Uhm ok...So at first I was stoked to get into the Star Citizen "Alpha Test", then I read the fine print. You have to buy the game to play in an Alpha???!!!! I really hope people aren't falling for this.
"Greetings Citizen!
Welcome to the Arena Commander Multiplayer Alpha test. Arena Commander Multiplayer is in the very first stages of development. This is a Pre-Alpha version of what will eventually be the game. Game experience may not be optimal at times. There may be the possibility of game breaking bugs, crashes, and server downtime. Knowing these risks, If you would like to participate in the testing process, your efforts would be much appreciated to help ensure we can effectively bring the multiplayer experience to the general public as soon as possible.
**IMPORTANT**
Please note that a game package is required to play Arena Commander
A game package includes a copy of the game as well as a ship
Game packages can be purchased from the pledge store on the RSI website:"