PS2 beta first invites based on kill count in PS1?

[Mag-Mower]

Isnt the idea of a beta to ensure functionality, and provide realistic feedback of the game?

With that idea, then you need to have a balanced group of testers, i.e., experienced, new players, casual players, etc. If you only have a group of elite players testing the game, then you only ensure balance for elite players. By having a proportiant representation of the player base, you can create a game that is fair and fun for everyone.

The elitist attitude that comes out here sometimes is pretty bad. Just because you were lucky enough to play planetside from day one and have played it for 10 years doesnt make it fair for you to exclude those that havent.