Yes this is a bit upsetting. I didn't like it at all when Guild wars 2 asked for beta testers early on and when beta came along "We are letting in people who prepaid for the game only" This is a lot worse and those packs are a joke. If you don't like Drizzt, get ready for a few hundred Drizzt look a likes on their special founder's pak stickie spider when you first log in.

Granted it is a free game but paying 200.00 for some cosmetics and a few beta weekends is crazy.

Beta Weekend 1 - February 8-10:

Hero of the North Founder's Pack purchasers
Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers



Beta Weekend 2 - March 8-10

Hero of the North Founder's Pack purchasers
Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers
Torchlight 2 pre-orders
RaiderZ Elite Pack purchasers
Lifetime members of Champions Online and Star Trek Online.



Beta Weekend 3 - March 22-24

Hero of the North Founder's Pack purchasers
Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers
Torchlight 2 pre-orders
RaiderZ Elite Pack purchasers
Lifetime members of Champions Online and Star Trek Online.



Other Beta participants - Information to be revealed

PC Gamer promotional keys.
PAX / GenCon / Keys from game conventions and events.
Community Beta key giveaways through Facebook and Twitter.
Promotional Beta keys on partner sites.
And more!