Explination <Can I have it?>

[Tempestmoon]

WTF


https://secure.square-enix.com/accou...betatop?rgn=en

This can't be true.

And yes in my horror I spelled Explanation wrong.

[Aldora]

WTF


https://secure.square-enix.com/accou...betatop?rgn=en

This can't be true.

Unfortunately, it is true. They've mentioned the deadline on the Lodestone front page.

Deadlines for Beta Test Applications and Beta Code Registration (07/19/2013)

For those who have registered a beta code by Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 9:59p.m. (PDT), you will automatically be accepted to participate in Beta Test phase 4 (final Beta Test). If you have not yet registered a beta code, please make sure to complete the registration process before the above date.

For those of you who have not yet applied for the Beta Test, please submit your application by Monday, July 22, 2013 (PDT).

Application Period:
Until Monday, July 22, 2013 (PDT)
* On the above date and time, the Beta Tester Application Site will be temporarily closed and will reopen when Beta Test phase 4(final Beta Test) begins.

Registration Period:
Until Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 9:59 p.m. (PDT)
* If your beta code has not been registered by the above date and time, you will need to resubmit your application at the Beta Tester Application Site once Beta Test phase 4 begins.

[JillyBean]

WTF


https://secure.square-enix.com/accou...betatop?rgn=en

This can't be true.

And yes in my horror I spelled Explanation wrong.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...d-speculation-...

OK, here is what I decided to think/hope:

Look closely at each site.

https://secure.square-enix.com/enqt/...a651bde206901b

https://secure.square-enix.com/accou...betatop?rgn=en

Look above the little information box. One says Beta Tester Application Site. The other says Beta Tester Registration site. They do not contradict eachother; they do not contradict previous information.

Remember this:



Registration is entirely different than application. Application must take place before registration. Let's just hope those of us who have already applied and registered (most of us) will begin before the 17th, and that new applicants can apply (starting the day that we all get to start testing again) will then get to register on the 17th and start as additional wave of testers once they register their brand new codes on the 17th.

Perhaps.... Phase 4 = Aug 11 - 19 (with new testers being able to join on the 17th for the last weekend)
3 days downtime
Early access start Aug 23

Who's with me?

[Tempestmoon]

That post doesn't say anything about August. Only that it will re-open when Beta restarts. Plus how can phase 4 possibly start on Aug 17th only 10 days from launch with the need of advanced play for pre-orders and possibly a couple days in between for them to implement changes/fixes during open beta.

It doesn't add up unless they are pushing back the Launch date farther out then Aug 27th

[Tempestmoon]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...d-speculation-...

I hope you are right however I hope Beta starts earlier. I think they will be pushing it to do anything further out then Aug 8th start for phase 4

[JillyBean]

I hope you are right however I hope Beta starts earlier. I think they will be pushing it to do anything further out then Aug 8th start for phase 4

Well the above thread evolves over time, up thru today lol. So my first post speculation has changed a bit as we've received new information (especially today).

[Kallera]

First, don't we have another live letter to hear from before this? It could be a good question to ask.

Second, it seems a oddly specific and unofficial...

[ArkhamNative]

Explanation <Can I have it?>

(I'm waiting for something official, either soon (it's now just the beginning of the workday in Japan) or during Letter LIVE #8. Or maybe the page will be removed soon.)