I know that there is still some work to be done with Beta 4 - check out the Beta 4 impressions thread for a dozen issues that should be dealt with - but I now genuinely feel like we're in the home stretch. I know that a fifth beta is expected (confirmed?), so what are we to expect with it? 

Although I know you won't - and I'd probably still advise against it - I honestly think FE in its current state is releasable. It's light-years beyond WoM and for the first time, it's much more fun than it is work-like. I know that some have serious concerns (unfortunately for them, I don't think they'll be allayed), but I think the majority believes this is by far the most fun version of FE - or Elemental, period - yet. 

What can we do to help? How much say do we have in what changes from here on out? What will Beta 5 focus on and when can we expect it? 

It's been said in other threads before, some by me, but it warrants repeating: you guys have done a helluva job. I have no doubts that one day, the gaming world will be able to look back and say, "Now that's how you recover from a poor launch".

I believe FE will be your return to gaming greatness.