Global Alpha seems to be slated for end of november. Beta wont be til end of jan or early feb... I hope that all current ffxiv players who applied for alpha will get priority for global alpha and that non current players will get access during beta. At best, you have to live off of official alpha videos, unofficial leaks (if you can find any), and producer live letter screenshots for two or three more weeks til you get invite to global alpha. At worst, you have to hold your breath til end of jan/early feb for beta...