So, server down time tomorrow...

Anyone know if beta testing for Issue 17 is "open" yet, or is it still "closed"?

I have not seen anything in the way of an announcement, nor have I seen anyone post here about it which often happens when "closed" becomes "open" testing.

I'm asking because a couple of us are discussing what might be in the patch tomorrow, one person opined Issue 17 could be in it. If Issue 17 is still in "closed" beta, I don't see it being in tomorrow's patch, to be honest even if it's in "open" beta, I still see it as unlikely.

Then again, Demon Summoning could be in the patch. Again, possible, but I'm dubious about this as well.

In the end, all I'm asking is whether anyone knows (backed up with a link would be great!) if Issue 17 is still "closed" or if it is now "open".

i-17 is still in closed beta. the only proof i can offer you is that there is no open beta forums yet xD

also the lack of predownload is a sign that its not ready yet.

I can confirm through a totally unsubstantiated rumor that tomorrow's downtime has something to do with changing something that does something, somehow.

Considering that the forums are going down on Thu, I'm thinking either another wave of Closed Beta invites, or possibly Open (risky on a Thu, highly doubtful on a Friday, maybe Monday?)

They had to revert the EU test server to i16 (presumably for testing). Speculations I've heard so far are either a fix to a pretty big exploit or new booster pack.