You keep saying that. Well, I for one, disagree. This is D&D. I believe that they NEED to add many more classes. The minimal selection at launch was the main sticking point for me and has been for many of my friends. See how I didn't quote any statistics? Just my opinion and that of my friends in opposition to your own.
Define "Open Beta". The original meaning was the week long period before launch when the devs tested server capacity and stability. A peroid of months or years is just normal operations. I.E. Live.
Open Beta used to be that week or so when the devs were testing server capacity and stability. Now it lasts for months or years and can be used as an excuse for any number of things. We need a new term.
I wasn't trying to be a troll in opening this discussion. The constant refrain of "It's Beta" was just getting on my nerves. I completely accept that there will be downtime and patches. In fact, I applaud the devs for staying on top of the issues. I simply don't accept that the company's label of "Open Beta" changes the…
What I am saying, is that there is no technical difference between Open beta and launch from a PLAYER'S perspective. The transition from beta to launch will be nothing but a statement from the company. There will be no change from the players' point of view. There will still be patches and downtown after launch. The hours…