Global Alpha Test Start Date

[Seirra_Lanzce]

Only in 1.0 when you were able to send in multiple.

I remember reading the Alpha entry of ARR saying if you send double it will get revoked...


Please Note:
- The software used during the Alpha Test is under development and will differ from the commercial version.
- Inquiries regarding selection methods and results will not be answered.
- Tester applications cannot be edited once submitted.
- Testers are limited to one application per person. Duplicate entries will be voided.
- Testers are prohibited from transferring, selling, or loaning any software related to testing.
- Please click here to read other test related FAQs.

[Elexia]

Yeah that's general lingo copy pasted straight from the last one, since simply hitting apply without providing information isn't really an application since it will tell you that you've already applied and can't again. ;p

[Andrien]

How does SE determine who gets in the alpha/beta? I'll like to know the process of how its done after we send in an application.

[Zezlar]

How does SE determine who gets in the alpha/beta? I'll like to know the process of how its done after we send in an application.

This is only speculation on my part, but I would imagine it's handled via a PC based on certain parameters given. Like for example they would choose someone who voted "I want to test FFXIV" over "I want to play early." and so on. They need high end PC users, as well as lower ends as well.

[Elexia]

Yep, yoshida said in interviews "Alpha = Test, not "play the game", so those who legitimately chose that will probably be excluded in selection, or should be anyway even though it's obvious the majority of people just want to play early. However, it is a random process and will likely choose the wrong people as they always end up choosing for their testing.

[Taltale]

[Mrfox0707]

Cant wait! /prays to the twelve for an alpha ARR invte. Even if I don't get in I'm so happy to see the game moving along. New alpha mean closer to beta and closer to beta mean closer to release. W00t!

[Tenji]

Cant wait! /prays to the twelve for an alpha ARR invte. Even if I don't get in I'm so happy to see the game moving along. New alpha mean closer to beta and closer to beta mean closer to release. W00t!

Love your positive thinking bro!!

[Warlock]

Love your positive thinking bro!!

It's against the forum rules to be positive tho

[hrdndv]

Adding 2 and a half months to the old estimate means ARR might be released around August 1 2013. GROAN..... <.<