Quote:If your server isn't stable, it's really dumb to do a open beta indeed. As ArenaNet says, it's a free trial for the game, basicly.


Bad first impression.

That's also the reason why current developers tend to plan their beta-tests close to release. The game is more or less polished then and thus people get a better impression of the game and are more likely to pre-order it. Nowadays people don't play betas to help the devs improve their game but to see what the game's about and to decide whether or not to purchase it.


Also MMO-wise, I'm playing: Perpetuum Online, indie MMORPG.

Perpetuum - Launch Trailer [HD]