Ok, to let you guys know, Nostale's alpha beta/closed beta has started with about 10+ people. Proof is on the forums.
http://nosguru.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
There are screenshots of ingame and a laggy video. Also, it seems 2nd classes are here too. You need to login to access this area i think.
Here is a sample. Pajama class (semi 2nd class, every 1st class can get it) playing dead =3