- When beta starts will it start small?
Most of the small testing have been done in house so the public beta will be for something like stress testing.
- Do you have an approximate time range for when beta will start?
The beta signup is currently open, but will close at Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. PST. So be sure to apply before then.
- So, would you start with about 1000 testers?
1000 is a pretty small number. We'll be using a whole lot more than that initially.
- EBWorld has a release date of 06/14/04, is this accurate?
We’re not sure where they got that date from as no date has been set for WoW’s release.
- Will 56Kers be admitted into the beta?
Yes, testers with various connections will be chosen, including 56kers.
- What countries will be included in the beta?
The countries included in the beta test will be: Canada, Korea & the United States. Sorry to all the other countries out there, we just don’t have the server support up at this time.
- Will people with dial-up modems be able to participate in the beta or just those with broadband?
Both broadband & dial-up modem users will be admitted into the test.
- How are beta testers selected?
We have plans to give many beta tests away via contests (I hope to have more information on this next week). All other beta testers will be selected randomly from the applicant database.
- Will people in the “Blizzard Friends” program need to submit an application for the WoW beta?
People who are a part of this program will not need to submit an application for the WoW beta.
- How will the beta be distributed - CD or Download?
People with high speed internet access will have the ability to download the game. Those with dial-up connections will be mailed a CD.
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