Quote Originally Posted by Altena View Post
Source: http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf
Page 9.
Actually what is said is:
"Beta Test Elgibility: The following players are eligible: (* A Square Enix account is required to participate in the beta test. ... Legacy Status Holders. FFXIV Service Account Holders, [and] Applicants selected through the Beta Tester Application Site." The next page states "Beta applicants will undergo screening. ... Testers will be contacted in the order they are selected. ..."

So even Legacy holders must have a current account AND be selected by screening process.