Beta

[Nij]

So did anyone get in? They supposedly sent the first wave today in preparation for the 11th.

 

We would first like to express our appreciation for your interest in

FINAL FANTASY XIV, and thank you for your application. It is our

pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for the role of

FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Tester.

 

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Requested testing platform: Windows PC

 

Game Login: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password

Tester Site ID/Password: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password

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You will be participating in the Alpha Test, which will be taking place

prior to the launch of the Beta Test. During this phase, emphasis will

be placed on the testing of general game content and system balance.

 

Additionally, several closed Beta Tests and a larger-scale open Beta

Test are scheduled to take place in the months following the conclusion

of the Alpha Test. As an Alpha Test participant, you will be able to

take part in all of these. Your continued assistance is greatly

appreciated.

 

To begin testing, please follow the below steps:

 

(1)Log in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site

Announcements, a play guide, client download, and other important

information related to the testing process will all be posted on the

Tester Site.

 

FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site: https://dev-na.ffxiv.com

* Please note that the Beta Tester's Site will launch on March 11, 2010.

 

(2)Update your user name

User names on the Tester Site are generated randomly. To change your

user name, please navigate to the "Edit Profile" page from the Tester

Site's main menu.

 

(3)Check the forum

The Tester Site will be home to a forum set up for the exclusive use

of testers.

 

The forum will primarily be for announcements regarding updated content

and test schedules, but will also be used for posting bug reports and

bulletins, opinions and recommendations concerning test items, and

general tester discussion. For further details on any of these topics,

please navigate to "Forum" > "Play Guide" > "Read Me."

 

(4)Download the client

The FINAL FANTASY XIV client will be distributed via download. Please

see the "Download" section of the Tester Site for more information.

 

 

Requests and Warnings

- To allow for optimal improvements to the game system, game balance,

and server load balancing, testers are asked to actively report any and

all bugs and defects they observe.

- The release of information pertaining to the Alpha Test to sources

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the public release of information will be announced at a later date.

Until then, all information should be treated as confidential.

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the Tester Site. Please be sure to check periodically for updates.

- The software used during the Alpha Test is under development, and may

differ significantly from the commercial release.

- Please be aware that there are no plans to transfer Alpha Test

character data to the official release of the game.

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or concerns: http://support.na.square-enix.com

 

 

Square Enix greatly appreciates your cooperation and dedication to

making FINAL FANTASY XIV a more enjoyable game.

 

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[Keir]

I'm taking this to mean you got in, Zjin? Congrats! I know one other member of ours was invited as well. I've set up a post on our own forums for information of the game that Alpha testers can provide.

[Nij]

No I didn't get in, at least not yet. What I'm confused about is their use of Alpha and Beta. I'm sure it's a translation mistake or something. A Beta in the Alpha?

[Brynhilde]

No I didn't get in' date=' at least not yet. What I'm confused about is their use of Alpha and Beta. I'm sure it's a translation mistake or something. A Beta in the Alpha?[/quote']

 

Alpha is going on right now, I believe. All those who attended Vana'Fest got in. Beta begins on the 11th.

[Keir]

I have been using them interchangeably, since the dates are so close together. But yes. Alpha is now. First Beta Wave is the 11th is my understanding.

[Nij]

Ah okay.

 

 

- The release of information pertaining to the Alpha Test to sources

other than the Tester Site forum is strictly prohibited. Schedules for

the public release of information will be announced at a later date.

Until then, all information should be treated as confidential.

 

Sounds like a NDA will go into effect.

[Keir]

I suppose I'd best take down my post then.

[Keir]

Okay, according to someone who was picked for the Alpha test, it does NOT start today. They're not able to start until March 11th. They're just starting to notify people today.

 

As for Beta testing, there's no date set for it yet.

[Brynhilde]

Didn't they state that the 11th was the start of the beta test? Did they mean Alpha test? How confusing.

[Keir]

Didn't they state that the 11th was the start of the beta test? Did they mean Alpha test? How confusing.

 

Yes, even in their letter it's confusing. The person I know who was invited in had to email SE support just to confirm what was going on.

[ramdragn]

If I am not mistaken, It was retracted. They are saying Invitations start on 1st and open beta test site is the 11th. No more information beyond that it has been given officially as far as I have read. Anyone can retract on this if anything found. Everything else is speculations. The e-mail is stated as "people says." I believe info is in ezeorpedia or core.

 

Also, is funny they said

For further details on any of these topics,

please navigate to "Forum" > "Play Guide" > "Read Me."

in the so called beta email instead of " go to Read Me under the Play Guide thread in the forum." which is how they usually talk, or used to :lol!:

[happybyday]

ZAM just started up a promotion partnered with Square Enix to give active FFXI players a chance to hit Beta, so everyone interested should check it out:

 

http://ffxiv.zam.com/story.html?story=21780

 

(Which redirects you to: http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=21779 )

 

I myself am not active in FFXI any longer, not for about a year anyway, nor am I about to re-activate just for this (eh I've considered re-activating, but after 6 years I'm ready to leave everything I previously accomplished behind and start fresh -- and I'm not sure I like the thought of starting over from scratch in FFXI or not [oh dear god, a sub-job-less character :shock: )

 

However, I think it is an excellent opportunity, all be it a small one, to get current FFXI players an early crack at FFXIV!