"General accounts haven't been switched on yet. You need to buy one of the starter/founder packs." I had the same problem and someone told me that. We just have to wait
Thanks, that make me feel better. I'm assuming since I was allowed to download the client, I might be able to participate in the beta without buying the founder pack(did get the PC Gamer thing). I'm a cheap bugger(steam is really taking all my money). Thanks again