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[Captain Quagmire]

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December 1, 2011 - Beta Program Now Accepting Applications
As promised in our November update, we have big news for all of our Flight fans: the Microsoft Flight launch sequence has begun!

We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Flight Beta is scheduled to kick-off in January 2012 and we are now accepting applications to participate in the beta program. Note that any beta applications sent via e-mail to msflight@microsoft.com will not be considered for inclusion in the beta program.

We will be sorting through your applications over the coming month and will get back to qualifying participants with additional details throughout our beta phases in January. As we taxi for takeoff, we will continue to provide intriguing updates about the future of Microsoft Flight so please keep checking in on our website or on our Facebook Fan Page.

Fasten your seat belts, return your tray tables to their upright and locked positions, and get ready for Microsoft Flight to takeoff!

The Microsoft Flight Team

http://www.microsoft...ng_applications

Great news, hopefully release will not be that far away

Edited by Captain Quagmire, 01 December 2011 - 10:43 AM.

[MikeMann]

I wonder if the approval of an application will be based on the knowledge that the applicant has about Hawaii?

[89-LX]

Pretty lame application. They should ask for computer specs and background.

[yimmy149]

I think Microsoft just rick-rolled us into signing up for their social network...

[MattGarner]

89-LX, on Dec 1 2011, 04:34 PM, said:

Pretty lame application. They should ask for computer specs and background.

No, let's not be silly here.

[ChaoticBeauty]

Why was Webisode 4 removed from the website?

[89-LX]

MattGarner, on Dec 1 2011, 01:33 PM, said:

No, let's not be silly here.

How is that being silly? It would allow people with basic to high end computers be able to beta the game for them. It would allow for a control beta to see how it reacts across the board, instead of a random selection that could be all high end units.

And allowing them to select people with a knowledge of aviation will be a help to the bet as they will have people who will actually want to use it and know how to properly criticize the prodct for its flaws.

But what we will end up with is a 16 year old who has never flown a day, want to fly a 747 of F/A-18 for the fun.

[Brandon-M]

Anyone applied yet?

[ChaoticBeauty]

Brandon_, on Dec 1 2011, 10:52 PM, said:

Anyone applied yet?

I did, and I think the apply form was terrible. I know they won't choose me because I'm under 18, but I think they would if they knew I have used MSFS since FS2002.

[Jonay]

Brandon_, on Dec 1 2011, 08:52 PM, said:

Anyone applied yet?

Yep.

Didn't know Xbox Live automatically assigned you a GamerTag though!  

[Jetset]

Brandon_, on Dec 1 2011, 08:52 PM, said:

Anyone applied yet?

I can neither confirm or deny that question  

[162db]

Jonay, on Dec 1 2011, 02:11 PM, said:

Yep.

Didn't know Xbox Live automatically assigned you a GamerTag though!  

That's because Xbox Live and Games For Windows Live are the same thing. Since Flight will be a GFWL game, it's going to require a gamer tag. I think there is a way to change your gamer tag but I forgot how.

[Brandon-M]

Jetset, on Dec 1 2011, 02:13 PM, said:

I can neither confirm or deny that question  

I like this reply haha

[.Steve]

Signed up

Jonay, on Dec 1 2011, 09:11 PM, said:

Yep.

Didn't know Xbox Live automatically assigned you a GamerTag though!  

You can change it once only for free (every other change after this requires payment) by editing your GFWL/Live account details.

Alternatively, you can just visit this link: https://live.xbox.co.../ChangeGamertag

[-Dexter]

For anyone interested, this is the NDA:

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1. Do not take photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software.
2. Do not post photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software on any venue.
3. Do not describe any part of the beta software on any venue except the official Flight Beta Connect website.
4. Do not allow others to play or watch you play the beta software.
5. Do not leave the beta software running unattended.
6. Do not leave the official Flight Beta Connect website running unattended.
7. Do not threaten or abuse other participants in the beta software or on the official Flight Beta Connect website.
8. Do not attempt to hack, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise tamper with the beta software.
9. Do not attempt to hack or otherwise interrupt the official Flight Beta Connect website.
10. Do not attempt to copy or redistribute the beta software.
11. Do not provide your download token to someone else. It is meant for you only.
12. ALL content related to this beta, including beta announcements and other e-mails, screenshots taken by yourself or other beta participants, Microsoft surveys related to Microsoft Flight, forum posts, bugs, the game itself, and any other content or communications related to the beta are confidential and not to be shared with any other person or venue outside of this beta.
13. You understand that you will be using beta software which, while unlikely, may cause crashes or other errors on your PC, and agree to use the software at your own risk. Microsoft will not be responsible for repairing or replacing personal equipment that may be damaged as a result of using beta software.

Also, signup requires an XBL gamertag.

Edited by -Dexter, 01 December 2011 - 05:49 PM.

[jetblast787]

Funnily enough I had a test on ICT policies which include all of the above today

I am so tempted to sign on, but resisting cause of work

[SwitchFX]

I don't own an Xbox nor do I see the need to buy one just to sign up. Is there a way to signup without purchasing an XBL account?

[.Steve]

SwitchFX, on Dec 1 2011, 11:46 PM, said:

I don't own an Xbox nor do I see the need to buy one just to sign up. Is there a way to signup without purchasing an XBL account?

XBL accounts are free.

[MattGarner]

SwitchFX, on Dec 1 2011, 11:46 PM, said:

I don't own an Xbox nor do I see the need to buy one just to sign up. Is there a way to signup without purchasing an XBL account?

Xbox/Game For Windows accounts are actually free. Since Microsoft Flight will be part of that, you may as well just get yourself a gamertag anyway.

[Peter797]

You don't need an Xbox....GFWL gamertag is fine.