D: it wont work for me

Didn't work for me either...

Maybe it got cracked down on :o

If that were the case, you'd think they'd disable the entire page. Not just the button...

Was able to download it from the site and it's downloading updates.

Edit: Downloader just got done initializing, and it'll be 4hrs at 200Kb/s. At least I'm getting it out of the way now.

Working so far. I feel like I'm downloading a torrent...the download rate fluctuates between 200k/b and 0k/b pretty quick. Guess I'll just leave it running all night and see what happens.

Guh, it still wont work for me ;-;

I refuse to even attempt it. I'll just wait till I get a beta invite.

I wonder how long this phase will last...

I dont even know what there doing in this phase so it dont help at all to tell us how long its going to last.

To me, it sounds like they are still testing server stability (in 24/7 uptime) and collecting feedback about balance and such. Then, phase 3 will open with a (relatively) large patch addressing concerns and enhancements from phase 1&2. My $0.02

That sounds about dead on the money to me...

I may be the only one here, but even if I got a Beta invite at this time. I'd prolly give it to a friend cause I don't think I'd want to start over on the 22nd again. Especially crafting wise! Not to mention I couldn't play it quite yet anyway.

I would keep it, it would give you a chance to teast all the jobs out and all the crafts so when you do start on the 22nd you know what to grind at the start and your not left behind.

Well being left behind is not what I'm worried about, the last thing I'd do is make this game a race for anything. Or even trying to keep up with anyone. It's not like XI where you need to try and keep up so that you can get a party. I'm 29 and have a good bit going on, so I'm fine. It's just at this point, the game is right around the corner for me. It'd be nice to play and see what I like I agree but for me to just play and then in like 2-3 weeks everything wiped... I'll pass. I'll just let my friend enjoy it since he has the rig to play this right now anyway :)