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Thought I'd post this, as there have been a plethora of threads asking about the "when" and "how" of the beta. I should note that, with few alterations, this has been copied from the Wrath Beta thread put forth by Bornakk last year. There is a chance some things will change if Blizzard decides to carry out the opt-in via Battle.net rather than the official Warcraft site.
Also note that Battle.net may be required for participation, though it is unclear at this point if that will be the case.
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Q:Where will Blizzard post information about the beta?
A: Blizzard will always post such information on the official forums and the web site. Consider any other site and/or e-mail fraudulent. When in doubt, go to the official website!
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Q: What is an Opt-In?
A: Rather than randomly select from the player base, Blizz uses the opt-in, where players sign up to play. This ensures only players who express an interest in the beta will be selected for participation.
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Q: Who is eligible for the Cataclysm Beta opt-in?
A: Any player who has an active World of Warcraft subscription, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is eligible. The account must be active when the beta starts in order to be eligible to receive an invitation.
Note: Though there are changes happening throughout Azeroth, there is little reason to believe the above requirements will be set aside.
Note: It is unclear at this point whether opt-ins will be routed through the official Warcraft site or via the Battle.net opt-in. Further info will be provided as the beta nears.
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Q: How do I know if I've made it into the beta once I've opted-in?
A: Blizzard will send an e-mail that will direct you to the beta download site - either on the official Warcraft site or on the Battle.net site. To be safe, do not follow links in e-mails - go directly to the site manually!
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Q: Do I need to sign up for the Cataclysm opt-in if I have an unused beta key from a previous BlizzCon or Blizzard Worldwide Invitational (WWI)?
A: Unknown. Unless you�ve already been notified that you have a guaranteed spot in the Cataclysm beta, you should opt in if you want a chance to be invited.
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Q: What previous contests and promotions will have guaranteed me access to the Cataclysm beta?
A: To be announced.
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Q: If I�m certain I�m already getting a beta invite from another source, will I be able to win another invite if I opt in?
A: Players may opt in to the beta even if they are already guaranteed a spot from another source. In the event you are selected to receive an additional beta invite, it may be gifted to a friend or family member.
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Q: Will invites be sent on a first-come, first-served basis, or will invites be sent randomly?
A: Beta invitees will be selected randomly from the entire pool of players who have chosen to opt in. Signing up early doesn�t necessarily mean you�ll be invited sooner than someone who signs up after you.
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Q: Does this mean the beta is coming soon?!
A: Nope. Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft site for more information.
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Q: Is this the only opportunity I�ll have to get in the Cataclysm beta?
A: No. Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft site and official fansites for more chances. Wowwiki, Wowhead, and Worldofwar participated for Wrath.
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Q: How long will opt-in signups be available?
A: Players will be able to opt in until the beta closes. Note that the opt-in has not started yet!
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Q: If there are multiple World of Warcraft accounts in my household, can I opt in with each of them?
A: You may, though this doesn�t guarantee every account in the household will be invited.
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Q: Can I opt in more than once on an single account?
A: You can only opt in once per account. If you try to opt in a second time, you�ll simply get a message saying that the account has already opted in.
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Q: If I receive a beta invite for one account, can I use it for a different account instead?
A: Yes. You will be able to accept the beta invitation on whichever account you like.
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Q: Are there any character-level requirements to participate?
A: No.
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Q: Are there any specific system requirements I must meet in order to participate?
A: Short answer: No. If Blizzard is going to use the Battle.net opt-in procedure, however, you will be required to download a program that will send your specs to them (similar to what is contained in your dxdiag). This is to ensure that an adequate sampling of all system types is represented in the testing.
Also note that Battle.net may be required for participation, though it is unclear at this point if that will be the case.
------
Q:Where will Blizzard post information about the beta?
A: Blizzard will always post such information on the official forums and the web site. Consider any other site and/or e-mail fraudulent. When in doubt, go to the official website!
------
Q: What is an Opt-In?
A: Rather than randomly select from the player base, Blizz uses the opt-in, where players sign up to play. This ensures only players who express an interest in the beta will be selected for participation.
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Q: Who is eligible for the Cataclysm Beta opt-in?
A: Any player who has an active World of Warcraft subscription, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is eligible. The account must be active when the beta starts in order to be eligible to receive an invitation.
Note: Though there are changes happening throughout Azeroth, there is little reason to believe the above requirements will be set aside.
Note: It is unclear at this point whether opt-ins will be routed through the official Warcraft site or via the Battle.net opt-in. Further info will be provided as the beta nears.
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Q: How do I know if I've made it into the beta once I've opted-in?
A: Blizzard will send an e-mail that will direct you to the beta download site - either on the official Warcraft site or on the Battle.net site. To be safe, do not follow links in e-mails - go directly to the site manually!
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Q: Do I need to sign up for the Cataclysm opt-in if I have an unused beta key from a previous BlizzCon or Blizzard Worldwide Invitational (WWI)?
A: Unknown. Unless you�ve already been notified that you have a guaranteed spot in the Cataclysm beta, you should opt in if you want a chance to be invited.
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Q: What previous contests and promotions will have guaranteed me access to the Cataclysm beta?
A: To be announced.
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Q: If I�m certain I�m already getting a beta invite from another source, will I be able to win another invite if I opt in?
A: Players may opt in to the beta even if they are already guaranteed a spot from another source. In the event you are selected to receive an additional beta invite, it may be gifted to a friend or family member.
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Q: Will invites be sent on a first-come, first-served basis, or will invites be sent randomly?
A: Beta invitees will be selected randomly from the entire pool of players who have chosen to opt in. Signing up early doesn�t necessarily mean you�ll be invited sooner than someone who signs up after you.
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Q: Does this mean the beta is coming soon?!
A: Nope. Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft site for more information.
------
Q: Is this the only opportunity I�ll have to get in the Cataclysm beta?
A: No. Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft site and official fansites for more chances. Wowwiki, Wowhead, and Worldofwar participated for Wrath.
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Q: How long will opt-in signups be available?
A: Players will be able to opt in until the beta closes. Note that the opt-in has not started yet!
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Q: If there are multiple World of Warcraft accounts in my household, can I opt in with each of them?
A: You may, though this doesn�t guarantee every account in the household will be invited.
------
Q: Can I opt in more than once on an single account?
A: You can only opt in once per account. If you try to opt in a second time, you�ll simply get a message saying that the account has already opted in.
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Q: If I receive a beta invite for one account, can I use it for a different account instead?
A: Yes. You will be able to accept the beta invitation on whichever account you like.
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Q: Are there any character-level requirements to participate?
A: No.
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Q: Are there any specific system requirements I must meet in order to participate?
A: Short answer: No. If Blizzard is going to use the Battle.net opt-in procedure, however, you will be required to download a program that will send your specs to them (similar to what is contained in your dxdiag). This is to ensure that an adequate sampling of all system types is represented in the testing.
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