Look at what I see in the blog on the POTCO site...

[MacIronhawk]

Here it is...

Swashbuckler
To get in the Test server you need to Follow the rules, Cross your fingers, and hope they pick you next.

It seems as though I'm not the only member here who has posted in the blogs and I know who it is!

October 10, 2008 01:25PM
ADMIN - GM Cayman Trench
Test Server access is sent out via e-mail invitation. We start from our longest standing members (Pirates that have been Unlimited Access since Launch) who have had no account violations, are in good standing, no previous bans or player reports/complaints filed against them. You also must be a current, paid Unlimited Access Member subscriber. Canceling or changing to Basic Access will cancel your Test Server access.

If you meet all of these requirements, congratulations! You either already have Test Server access or are on the waiting list. We do not transfer any Pirates from the Live game over to the Test Server, everyone starts from meager beginnings on Test.

When we have large releases and need help to check out upcoming game updates, we like to message the community. If we are ever in need of recruiting more Pirates for the Test Server cause, we'll let you know and release the next batch of invitations ... so keep a watchful eye on your inbox.

Thanks for your interest!

I think that's the answer but Swashbuclkler made it short and sweet.