We can play the PTR without active game time on our accounts (even past the usual player lvl 20 restriction), but at the same time we are denied using PTR forum until we re-subscribe.
What’s the point?
The short of it is, you need active gametime to use any part of the forum except for #support:customer-support forums
Hello Homeopathy,
Game time should be necessary to access the PTR, be it in game or on the forums: