Quote Originally Posted by Velhart View Post
I can't speak in terms of other games, but I guess in FFXIV's case, it is hype of the revamp really. Even though people know they are getting only a game in a testing phase, they want to see for themselves how FFXIV 2.0 is a improvement over 1.0.

In terms of other MMO's, I haven't seen such demand to partake in a alpha as this one. Even in WoW, a lot more don't care about testing it's alpha/beta phase of expansions. Mostly because you still have a game to play while waiting. Which is what I think it comes down to, some only play FFXIV and feel deprived of it. Even though you can still technically get on (till the end of this month), just wanting to get back on makes you click in your head "I really want alpha!".

In short, there is a lot of hype of the revamp, and being deprived of FFXIV makes some people want to just play it just for the sake of getting to play something, assuming they are not there to give feedback.
Hey man, fair enough. I can see that. Also, not to tick anyone off, but I'd like people to call a thing a thing and admit that everyone has a little of this in them even if they go into it to contribute.

People like to talk about how they will be a valuable tester, but they all share a common feeling with those who might not be. As if its a job and as if they had not gone through the in house testing professionals.

Whether you go in and do what is outlined or not, when you are shut out, at least admit it was because you missed and early preview of the experience. Not an accusation, but the truth.