1. The website says that one of the perks for pre-ordering the game is the ability to play before launch. Is this unconditional? If I were to pre-order now would I be able to login at any time, in or out of beta?
2. How is the pre-order handled in terms of once the purchase is made do they ship the information to you or is it done instantly, digitally?
3. The 30 day subscription that comes with pre-order begins with the release or at the time of the purchase?

Just some curiosities I have. My current situation will allow for me to purchase the game, but question number 2 in particular is important since I can't have it shipped to my location. Also I want to make sure I'll be able to get some use out of it now, otherwise there is no reason for me not to wait until the end of the month to order. Answers are greatly appreciated :).

1. if u pre order u get vip access for the remaining beta events which there is one 4th-7th of feb then another the following weekend along with early access which starts on the 24th i believe.
2. if u pre order digitally thru riftgame.com ie trion, u dont get a box set just all the perks of a box set
3. 30 day starts at release, i am unsure if it actually starts with the early access or not though, i do believe with any mmo for the free 30 days u do have to setup a subscription of some sort even if they dont charge u.

Yeah they will most likely require payment information so that they can make the charge for continuation of service, which isn't a problem. Thank you for your answers.