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When Square Enix began accepting beta applications for Final Fantasy XIV on December 16, the hype meter for FFXIV practically exploded. 3zoom All of the hopes and dreams we have for the game, all of the anxieties and dread--we're about to have the chance to see it all! But beta isn't about previewing a game. Mmogarden Beta is about helping developers find and correct bugs, tune balance, and assess which components are fun and which are burdensome. 3zoom If you're a Core gamer, beta means a lot of work. Allow me to explain.

Who Gets into Beta?
Regardless of the selections methods a company uses, a smattering of the same types of people get into almost every beta. Cdkeybox They get the fans who know they'll play the game at launch, the "window shoppers" who hope to use the beta to make an informed decision before they purchase, Mmogarden the indifferent gamers who want beta simply because it is a beta, and the press.

What Do These Groups Want with Beta?
A collection of hardcore, core, and casual gamers comprise the fans of a game before it launches. 3zoom In the case of FFXIV, this group will be huge. 3zoom Some will be seasoned MMOG veterans who played FFXI. Cdkeybox Others will be Final Fantasy fans who did not try or did not like FFXI but want to see if FFXIV is a good fit. Each gamer's goals for beta will differ depending on his or her play style, but all fans want to see the MMOG treat the intellectual property with dignity, maintain lore, and generally just feel like what fans would expect.