How far along are we?

[dichov]

As the title may suggest, I was wondering how far along we (they, the devs) with the development of this game. Judging by the amount of released photage and screenshots, I would say that we're pretty far along, but there is still alot of work to do.

I am certainly looking forward to this game and I still enjoy RO:OST and DH, but the general lack of more "modern" graphics and over all physics kinda clouds the experience compared to more modern, but not that great gameplay wise, games.

So all I really want to know is, if it's closer to january than december 2011.

Also, when will the beta open? I would guess that the early beta would start about 4-6 months prior to release and give the general community about 1-2 months of loadtesting and bug squeezing.

- Dichov

[Yoshiro]

We are currently in late alpha stages. Beta will work in 3 phases.

1) Our core beta team will have a go at it
2) Our extended beta team will have a go at it
3) The more open beta will start.

[cmdrsven]

Will you apply a strict NDA to the first two beta phases or can we expect to see news from it as progress goes along?

[Yoshiro]

Strict NDA

[dichov]

How will we be able to apply to the earlier betas?

Or have you already assembled a team?

If there are any open spots, what kind of experience/skills will be required from the aplicant?

- Dichov

[dichov]

Thanks for the fast reply.

[Yoshiro]

We already have a core and extended testing team that we've drawn from the community over the years.

If we do decide to increase the size of one, we will make an announcement at that time.