HomeLAN - What can you tell us about the game's current beta plans in terms of what you will be testing and how many outside beta testers will eventually be selected?

Steve Escalante - We are in the beta participation period now and will be increasing public participation as time progresses. Each stage of Beta focuses on specific aspects of a massively multi-player world. Beta I was connectivity and stability. Beta II continues with that theme as we increase the number of people connecting, but also begins to explore the game systems. Future scheduled stages will focus on each of the areas of game systems (combat, crafting, community building) and all of the supporting material. Announcements of these stages will be announced as we approach the start date of each.