Farther behind????? Bwahahahaha. Thanks bro, that joke made my night. Got me teary eyed!
Let me rephrase that for you, "How much farther ahead are DBOG from DBO:R and How do you play the alpha???"
Well sir, the distance from the earth to the sun. that's how much farther DBOG is ahead.
People have already been selected for Alpha 1. From what I know, we will be given a second chance for Alpha 2. Alpha 2 will have much more people in it as well.
After Alpha 1 is finished and Alpha 2 is announced to be commencing, just ask nicely to Daneos! and If you're lucky, you will be given one!