Official FFXIV FAQ Updated

Tags : Final Fantasy XIV FAQ, FFXIV FAQ, FF14 faq

Square Enix has updated their official Final Fantasy XIV FAQ. We're expecting them to update it several more times, so this is only the beginning.

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What are the requirements for the Beta Test?
Beta Tester requirements are listed below.

* Must be 18 years or older
* Possess a Square Enix Account
* Have access to an internet connection
* Be able to download large amounts of data
* Be able to actively participate and report bug

When does the Beta Test start?
We do not have a date when the Beta Test starts. Please make sure to visit the official site regularly for the latest details on FINAL FANTASY XIV: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

How are the participants of the Beta Test selected?
We will select participants based on the information that is provided during the application process. We cannot specify what criteria we will look for in the application.

If I am not selected for the inital Beta Test, can I apply again?
If you are not selected during the drawing, your application will be automatically entered into the next drawing, so you do not have to re-apply.
Also only one application can be submitted per applicant. If multiple applications are submited by the same person, all applications are discarded.

Can you tell me the result of Beta Test selection process?
We cannot disclose the method of selecting participants.
The result of each drawing is only announced to the selected participants of each drawing. We then send a notification e-mail to the e-mail address registered on their Square Enix Account. When applying, please make sure to have a valid e-mail address registered on the Square Enix Account.
We will not send out notifications to applicants who are not selected. Thank you for your understanding.
Even if you are not selected during the drawing, your application will be entered into the next drawing. Therefore you do not need to re-submit the application.

What do I have to be aware of when I participate in the Beta Test?
The following items require attention when participating in the Beta Test.
Please be aware of all of the details when applying for the Beta Test.
    * Software used for the Beta Test is under development, and may differ from the final product.
    * Due to maintenance, servers may not be available at all times.
    * Maintenance may take place without prior notice.
    * The Beta Test may end without prior notice.
    * Game features may be changed without prior notice.
    * Data, such as character information and player data, may be reset without prior notification during or after the testing phase.
    * Data loss cannot be restored during the testing phase even if it's due to bugs.
    * Currently, we are not planning to transfer test data, such as character data, to the final release version.

Can I transfer the right to participate in the Beta Test to other people?
Transferring participation rights to the Beta Test is forbidden by the FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Agreement.

Is there any special consideration for "FINAL FANTASY XI" players when it comes to selecting applicants for the Beta Test?
We cannot disclose how participants are selected.

What is a Beta Test?
A Beta Test is the process where players play the game as Beta Testers during the “FINAL FANTASY XIV” development process to check and fix issues.

What happens to the personal information that was collected in the Beta Test application?
Collected personal information will be handled securely based on the Square Enix Account User Agreement and Square Enix Privacy Policy.

Is there an open Beta Test?
The schedule has not been finalized, but we are planning to have an open Beta Test.

I would like to check whether or not my Beta Test application was submitted.
If you receive a message stating that you have already submitted an application when you try to submit the application again, then the application has been submitted.

Is the Beta Test software obtained via download only?
The distribution method of the client has not been decided.

Why are persons under 18 years of age not permitted to participate in the Beta Test?
Currently, we have not submitted "FINAL FANTASY XIV" for review by the ESRB, and as such the rating is not yet determined. Therefore we made the test available to players who are 18 years old or older.

Regarding the requirement: "Be able to download large amounts of data." What type of connection do I need?
Regardless of the connection type, you need to be able to download data that's size is between a few gigabytes to a few dozen gigabytes without a problem.

I accidentally created a Square Enix Account stating that I was under the age of 18. However, I am not under the age of 18. What should I do?
Please click the “Additional Assistance” button below and contact the Square Enix Support Center. After verification, we will update the information. Please submit the application from the Beta Tester Application Site after the changes are made.

There are sections on my application that I want to update/change after I applied for the Beta Test.
Survey answers submitted cannot be changed as the answers will impact the drawing result. Drawing will be based on the already submitted answers. We cannot disclose how the drawing is determined.

Is the Beta Test sign up, launching on 12/17/2009, for both the Windows and PlayStation®3 versions?
Currently, only the application for the Windows version of the Beta Test can be submitted. Please wait for further announcements regarding the PlayStation®3 version submission period.