SE is always SE... Rage inside... :/

[Volfield]

Atleast we still have PSO2.

But honestly, it's SE. What did you expect?

[Aion]

Yes, they are a potential audience that SE wants to win back with the release of ARR.

Apart from that, it is a testing phase. They aren't looking for "who is worthy??" Type stuff because it is just to test out new features of the game and performance. It is not the full product.

Application Requirements
- Must currently have an active FINAL FANTASY XIV account
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be willing to participate actively and submit bug reports in at least one of the following languages: Japanese, English, French, German
- Must have a PC that meets the minimum system requirements of the game

hmmm???????

[Faiyez]

No, they said you needed an active FFXIV account to be able to apply. They did not say you needed to be active.

Haha, the acrobatics and contorsions on display here. Mental gymnastics at its best.

No, they messed up. SE made a mistake. Can you believe it?

They dropped the ball.

[Nix]

IF...

1. You really wanted to be an alpha tester.

AND

2. You weren't chosen.

AND

3. You feel okay with this because "you know it will be bug-ridden", "testers are not there to enjoy the game".


You should know that complacency is typically an irrational response in these situations, because you're writhing in cognitive dissonance. It's just making excuses and rationalizing.

Because I'm aware of the psychology behind this typical behaviour, I know that it's okay to be upset.

[This has nothing to do with the fact that SE decides who gets in, according to whatever criteria (or lack therof) they determine, regardless of who we are or what we think. This is actually a valid argument]

You may call complacency an irrational response, I call it being grown up enough to understand that the world doesn't revolve around my wants.

You speak of psychology but please analyze your behavior. You're practically throwing your toys out of the pram because you didn't get chosen. Get over it, there's other phases of the test D:

[RudyFails]

They dropped the ball.

What exactly did they drop the ball on...

[Nix]

What exactly did they drop the ball on...

I'm sure they'd be quiet about non-actives getting in if they had received an invite D: lol

[Kallera]

hmmm???????

If you think that is going to topple Square Enix's legal team go right ahead and sue, but you will delay the game.

Otherwise, it is a testing phase. They are looking for bodies, that's all.

[AntonyB]

Haha, the acrobatics and contorsions on display here. Mental gymnastics at its best.

No, they messed up. SE made a mistake. Can you believe it?

They dropped the ball.

I personally tried to get into the alpha while my account was not active, I was unable to apply to it until I paid my months subscription. Who cares anyways It's just an alpha, you joined the forums like 3 months ago and you are QQin hard in this thread. You ain't been picked, deal with it.

[whoopeeragon]

I advise all of you to read through the alpha registration page again.

Read every word.

Every single word.

http://entry.ffxiv.com/alpha/index_en.html

[AlexNiculaie]

What exactly did they drop the ball on...

Not catering to that individuals sense of entitlement.