It isn't about numbers, it is about working as a team, making suggestions, testing the interface, units, play balance, scenarios and more.
The beta testers I work with are a great crew. Some new faces have been added and will add to the game greatly. Steve and Charles are great to work with...they listen and explain the cans and cannots.
People like Wild Bill, Moon, Sten, Bil, Fionn, Madmatt and lots of others helped make CM1 great. I am looking forward to working with them to make CM2 just as magical. I am also glad that I can call them friends along with calling them co-testers.
Rune