Three months have passed since Focus Group Test #1 (FGT1), En Masse Entertainment's first closed test of TERA, and applications for Focus Group Test #2 (FGT2) are now open!

To apply and add yourself to our pool of potential testers, please follow these simple two-step instructions: 

1) Collect the following information:

- Name:

- Age:

- Email:

- Forums Username:

- Geographical Location and Time Zone:

- Testing Experience:

- Available Hours per Day:

- Guild Membership (if any):

- Fansite Participation (if any):

- Top Five Favorite Games:

- DirectX Diagnostic (dxdiag.exe) Information*

2) Copy the above and paste it in an email to us:

- Subject: Focus Group Test Application

- Email: fgt@tera-online.com

If you participated in FGT1, you are already selected to participate in FGT2 but please submit an application so that we have your data in our new system. We will contact applicants with regards to joining FGT2 via email so be sure it's one you actively use. Applicant selection will be based on community participation, activity, quality of feedback, and the above application information. This will occur in coming weeks.

* To collect your DirectX Diagnostic Information:

- Run dxdiag.exe (use "Run" in your Start Menu and type in "dxdiag" or locate the file in your /system32/ directory).

- Click the "Save All Information..." button and click "Save" on the window that appears.

- Attach the resulting DxDiag.txt file to your application email.

Q: Is an FGT a Beta test?

A: The FGT is not a traditional Beta test. As the name implies, it is similar to a focus study group – we’re looking for specific feedback about specific areas of the game to help with the Westernization process. Therefore, players may not be able to explore the entire game, and we’re looking not so much for technical feedback about bugs as we are feedback about gameplay and content.

Q: How long will the FGT run?

A: FGT2 will run at specific hours for approximately a week.

Q: Will you have future FGTs?

A: Yes. We will also be pulling people from the application pool and asking for small-scale testing for specific things moving forward. For example, we may need 25 people to test a specific quest or location, or 1000 people to test other gameplay elements. These sorts of tests may occur on an ad-hoc basis and therefore may have very little warning, if any.

Q: What if I’m not selected for FGT2?

A: Good news! Your application is in the pool and we’re aware of your interest in TERA. Everyone who applied will go into a database, and may be selected for some of the smaller-scale tests above. If you don’t make it into FGT2 or future FGTs, don’t worry – there will be plenty of other opportunities to offer feedback, including a more traditional Beta testing cycle later in the year. 

Q: How many people will be selected?

A: It depends on how many people can actively play the game for the duration of the test. We’re taking into account that some selected applications may choose not to play, or not be able to play during the time allotted for FGT2. 

Q: How are you selecting people for FGT2?

A: We’re selecting people based on a number of factors. The most important thing is the quality of the feedback we expect to receive. Other factors will include location, type of computer, MMO and other gaming experience, and the kinds of things we’re specifically going to be testing in this FGT. 

Q: Are you only selecting community members?

A: FGT1 testers are automatically selected. Additionally, participating fansites have been allotted a certain number of slots for their members. After that, we’ll examine applicants based on the criteria above. Preference will be given to community members who we expect to give quality feedback.

Q: Will there be a database wipe between FGTs?

A: Yes.

Q: Will the FGT1 game client be updated?

A: No, you will be required to download a new game client.

Q: Where will FGT2 participants be able to discuss the game?

A: A limited-access subforum will be created for exclusive use by FGT2 participants.

Q: How long will FGT2 run?

A: This will be announced at a later time.

Q: Do FGT1 participants need to identify themselves in their applications?

A: Not necessary. We know who you are.

Should you have any other questions, please post them in this forum thread.