TheOneDM

I've played v7 and v8 so I'm familiar with the concepts of having to balance your level-up bonus choices carefully. I don't want to pick wrong and get to the endgame with a terribly unviable party (though, is that possible in the non-hardcore mode that's out right now?). Can anyone who's played the v9 beta or knows the new combat math give some insights into character stats at endgame/bonus distribution?

What's the current status of testing? I know between everyone's other projects, and a severe and heartbreaking personal crisis for one of the beta testers, things have been snagged up a lot. What do things look like from here and is there anything I or other community members can do to help out?