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Open Beta start date?

SalengerSalenger Member UncommonPosts: 554

Just registered my open beta key but no download is available atm, anyone know when they expect to open the doors for it? 

One thing I cannot stand about FFXIV and specifically SE are their forums, account management etc, its so frustrating at times to get the simple things done.

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  • RaxeonRaxeon Member UncommonPosts: 2,288
    Originally posted by Salenger

    Just registered my open beta key but no download is available atm, anyone know when they expect to open the doors for it? 

    One thing I cannot stand about FFXIV and specifically SE are their forums, account management etc, its so frustrating at times to get the simple things done.

    not up yet wait till after live letter next week

  • SalengerSalenger Member UncommonPosts: 554
    Originally posted by Raxeon
    Originally posted by Salenger

    Just registered my open beta key but no download is available atm, anyone know when they expect to open the doors for it? 

    One thing I cannot stand about FFXIV and specifically SE are their forums, account management etc, its so frustrating at times to get the simple things done.

    not up yet wait till after live letter next week

    Thanks.

  • WKMitchellWKMitchell Member UncommonPosts: 86

    New Benchmark coming Aug 1st with the character generator in it so you can spend hours making your perfect char then save it for start of Open beta.

     

    Next live letter is do Aug 8th which is when we have been told we will find out about Open beta dates and Early Access.

  • Jxb1aJxb1a Member Posts: 41
    they sent out open beta keys?
  • striderbobstriderbob Member UncommonPosts: 174
    Originally posted by Jxb1a
    they sent out open beta keys?

    Yes, to those that applied for one, they'll open applications again once they know the serves can handle the  current amount of people.

  • Jxb1aJxb1a Member Posts: 41
    Originally posted by striderbob
    Originally posted by Jxb1a
    they sent out open beta keys?

    Yes, to those that applied for one, they'll open applications again once they know the serves can handle the  current amount of people.

    ahh okay thanks. So we don't, by default, get one if we bought the original collector's edition and preordered arr?

  • RupskulRupskul Member Posts: 71
    Originally posted by Jxb1a
    Originally posted by striderbob
    Originally posted by Jxb1a
    they sent out open beta keys?

    Yes, to those that applied for one, they'll open applications again once they know the serves can handle the  current amount of people.

    ahh okay thanks. So we don't, by default, get one if we bought the original collector's edition and preordered arr?

    Have you been in the beta yet?  If so, you are in the open beta.  Below is the link and copy and paste - basically the moral of the story is, if you've gotten a beta code register TODAY (7/30). 

     http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/index.html?4a235fca25e36c37c78e78c58f6d29fb57edb681

    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.
  • Jxb1aJxb1a Member Posts: 41

    Ugh F me. I absolutely was not thinking. I forgot it was retroactive. I thought we had to register a completely new code for it. Yes I was in beta 2 and 3.

    Sigh, so much for my brain working.

  • RupskulRupskul Member Posts: 71
    Originally posted by Jxb1a

    Ugh F me. I absolutely was not thinking. I forgot it was retroactive. I thought we had to register a completely new code for it. Yes I was in beta 2 and 3.

    Sigh, so much for my brain working.

    Sigh, so much for my brain working.

    No, I think you are fine. If you were in the first two betas, you don't have to do anything else. You are in. You just have to register the beta code that you got originally by today.  And since you were in betas 1 and 2, you obviously registered that code ...

    You'll get the info about downloading the client later, since it's a completely new build you need to uninstall and install the new clietn.

  • TribeofOneTribeofOne Member UncommonPosts: 1,006
    Originally posted by Rupskul
    ..since it's a completely new build you need to uninstall and install the new clietn.

    has that been confirmed some where? I hadnt read about the new build

  • NagelRitterNagelRitter Member Posts: 607
    Originally posted by WKMitchell

    New Benchmark coming Aug 1st with the character generator in it so you can spend hours making your perfect char then save it for start of Open beta.

    AAAAAAAAAA Sauce?!

    Originally posted by TribeofOne

    has that been confirmed some where? I hadnt read about the new build


    Yes, uhm, certain, uhm, forums (not sure if NDA is lifted for them or not.

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  • LeirosLeiros Member UncommonPosts: 281
    Originally posted by NagelRitter
    Originally posted by WKMitchell

    New Benchmark coming Aug 1st with the character generator in it so you can spend hours making your perfect char then save it for start of Open beta.

    AAAAAAAAAA Sauce?!

    Originally posted by TribeofOne

    has that been confirmed some where? I hadnt read about the new build


    Yes, uhm, certain, uhm, forums (not sure if NDA is lifted for them or not.

    The NDA was lifted. Yep, new build.

     

    Hopefully the servers don't get bogged down when everyone tries to download the new build at the same time.

  • SeariasSearias Member UncommonPosts: 743
    Originally posted by Leiros
    Originally posted by NagelRitter
    Originally posted by WKMitchell

    New Benchmark coming Aug 1st with the character generator in it so you can spend hours making your perfect char then save it for start of Open beta.

    AAAAAAAAAA Sauce?!

    Originally posted by TribeofOne

    has that been confirmed some where? I hadnt read about the new build


    Yes, uhm, certain, uhm, forums (not sure if NDA is lifted for them or not.

    The NDA was lifted. Yep, new build.

     

    Hopefully the servers don't get bogged down when everyone tries to download the new build at the same time.

    The download is probably going to be P2P, like how most other MMOs does it.

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  • DraftbeerDraftbeer Member UncommonPosts: 517

    It's so good that you need a key for 'open beta'.

    They should sell 'free' beta keys for 5 USD each too.

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