Beta Starts on Feb 1st, or 1st week in Feb??

[Orophin]

OK so we know Beta is going to be an open invite to all Alpha Testers

Actually, it was said that Alpha testers didn't need to reapply. That didn't necessarily mean they will be accepted into the beta test by default. I'm pretty sure I read something alluding to the previous statement as well.

[Kirito]

Actually, it was said that Alpha testers didn't need to reapply. That didn't necessarily mean they will be accepted into the beta test by default. I'm pretty sure I read something alluding to the previous statement as well.

Actually, it wouldn't be too far to believe that the alpha testers would get into the beta since they would be ones of the only ones to recognize the difference from the alpha and could comment on if they liked how they progressed from alpha to beta. But still this is entirely speculation, I don't want to get hopes up for some alpha testers out there...

[Elexia]

Actually, it was said that Alpha testers didn't need to reapply. That didn't necessarily mean they will be accepted into the beta test by default. I'm pretty sure I read something alluding to the previous statement as well.

Only ones who don't need to apply is Legacy. They didn't mention Alpha testers being grandfathered into it this time until phase 2 or 3.

[KiraHime]

OK so we know Beta is going to be an open invite to all Alpha Testers....

Sadly not true

SE: Thank you for your application and your interest in FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. It is our pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for the role of Alpha Tester. We look forward to your assistance during the testing process. Please note that a separate selection process will be conducted to recruit beta testers.

The only people automatically getting into Beta are legacy members. Alpha testers don't automatically roll over to beta this time.

[Zenaku]

Would be nice to think that, but no invites sent out yet, no benchmark yet, no client to download. I don't have my hopes that high that we will be in beta next week or soon after based on Forum maintenance.

The invite seem pointless when we know we are in beta but ya i guess they would send something saying go here to download and here to log on to the forums i guess lol.

They could send all the information 2days before the beta start and benchmark would be release sometime close to the beta so seeing how let's say it's going to be feb 1 we have to at least wait for jan 30/31.

I myself think it may be med feb.

[KittenStomper]

It came out today 12:01 PST... I already downloaded it an am playing right now. Soloing new Shiva as a lvl 50 Fisher.

[Zenaku]

It came out today 12:01 PST... I already downloaded it an am playing right now. Soloing new Shiva as a lvl 50 Fisher.

Sweet you got beta early and SE even allow you to get pass 35 and try a undone shiva that does noting because not even program to hit you congreats

[KittenStomper]

Sweet you got beta early and SE even allow you to get pass 35 and try a undone shiva that does noting because not even program to hit you congreats

yeah dude, it took me a couple hours to level from 0-50.. but with how quick things move in game now.. it was really nothing... and unfinished shiva dosnt stand a chance against my fishing rod of piety.

[Zenaku]

yeah dude, it took me a couple hours to level from 0-50.. but with how quick things move in game now.. it was really nothing... and unfinished shiva dosnt stand a chance against my fishing rod of piety.

looooooooooool

[Orophin]

Only ones who don't need to apply is Legacy. They didn't mention Alpha testers being grandfathered into it this time until phase 2 or 3.

Users Who Applied for the Alpha Test

Users who applied for the alpha test are not required to reapply for the beta test. However, participation in the alpha test does not guarantee selection for the beta test. Please note that you must submit a new application if you wish to apply for testing the PlayStation 3 version.

Source: http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/detail_na.html