Quote Originally Posted by Velhart View Post
The thing is however that alpha isn't where you want to show off the game. The main point of alpha is to stress test the game and find and game breaking bugs/mechanics. Anyone who was or was not an active FFXIV player can help achieve this for them.

I am just led to believe that people were picked entirely by random (active or not) and I don't believe a priority system exists for the Alpha.
Which is why they were also included. "Hey, remember that game you used to play? Were improving the game now and want your feedback so that you can enjoy it."

They aren't the whole group of testers.