*chuckles* I have never seen so many people find reason to complain when they are given a chance to get something of value for free. Games are meant to have fun with, contests as well. We can't control what happens, so we mine as well enjoy the ride and see where it goes.
It's pretty normal behavior lately that it's all fun and games.....unless {insert complainer here} loses, then it's whining about how unfair things are and that they should have a key because they are so awesome.
That's why, even if I don't win a contest I still feel I win something. This is because the event is that much more awesome when you get to see self righteous pricks complain that they lost though.
LOL, an interesting way to look at it, for me I admit I hope I win of course, but you won't see me going crazy about it if I don't. Losing it after the decision is made doesn't change anything other than many make those who run this site remember you in a less than fond light when they have another contest.
*chuckles* I have never seen so many people find reason to complain when they are given a chance to get something of value for free. Games are meant to have fun with, contests as well. We can't control what happens, so we mine as well enjoy the ride and see where it goes.
It's pretty normal behavior lately that it's all fun and games.....unless {insert complainer here} loses, then it's whining about how unfair things are and that they should have a key because they are so awesome.
That's why, even if I don't win a contest I still feel I win something. This is because the event is that much more awesome when you get to see self righteous pricks complain that they lost though.
LOL, an interesting way to look at it, for me I admit I hope I win of course, but you won't see me going crazy about it if I don't. Losing it after the decision is made doesn't change anything other than many make those who run this site remember you in a less than fond light when they have another contest.
Exactly, but while glooming over the fact you didn't win you may as well enjoy laughing at those who are complaining thinking that may change a result from an entity who's just trying to be generous.
Hey MikeB, will you be using the mmorpg_links in twitter to announce a few mins prior to the giveaway begins? Or will we have to keep spamming F5 here?
Just run a contest, have signups, and pick 100 random people.
Having this won by bots who turn around and sell the keys is annoying.
The next beta event begins Friday so there isn't a lot of time to do a raffle type of contest. The quantity of keys is also not large enough to really warrant such a contest.
I'm aware that things aren't perfect, but we are doing whatever we can to ensure this giveaway is fair.
Then pick a day where only accounts older than 1 month can win... That'd eliminate the super desperate refreshing need.
I also have to chuckle about people complaining about free beta VIP's
I have to work 10-12 hours a day and dont get to spam F5 either. So i know that i wont be getting a key and will have to wait like the rest of the poeple who dont get it.
Thank you'll at mmorpg.com for doing this. Even if I don't win I'm happy, Rift is an awesome game and one hundred people will be happy they won a key. I can't believe the amount of complaining, after all they don't have to give out any keys. It's just nice that they are even doing this.
Yeah, please do this at a time when I'm not at my 9-5 job. I come on sparingly during my day, but I can't sit here and hit F5 all day. Please please please after 5 pm EST. You know what... make it 6, I need to run an errand or two.
Hey MikeB, will you be using the mmorpg_links in twitter to announce a few mins prior to the giveaway begins? Or will we have to keep spamming F5 here?
Sounds like a good idea.
And yes guys, we'll put out a new post when the time comes.
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LOL, an interesting way to look at it, for me I admit I hope I win of course, but you won't see me going crazy about it if I don't. Losing it after the decision is made doesn't change anything other than many make those who run this site remember you in a less than fond light when they have another contest.
Asked that myself on page one, sadly I still have no idea how they choose the winners, guess we will find out eventually one way or the other.
Exactly, but while glooming over the fact you didn't win you may as well enjoy laughing at those who are complaining thinking that may change a result from an entity who's just trying to be generous.
Hey MikeB, will you be using the mmorpg_links in twitter to announce a few mins prior to the giveaway begins? Or will we have to keep spamming F5 here?
Then pick a day where only accounts older than 1 month can win... That'd eliminate the super desperate refreshing need.
Nah, make it eligable only for accounts older than 1 year (or 2 years even).
I also have to chuckle about people complaining about free beta VIP's
I have to work 10-12 hours a day and dont get to spam F5 either. So i know that i wont be getting a key and will have to wait like the rest of the poeple who dont get it.
Suck it up.
Thank you'll at mmorpg.com for doing this. Even if I don't win I'm happy, Rift is an awesome game and one hundred people will be happy they won a key. I can't believe the amount of complaining, after all they don't have to give out any keys. It's just nice that they are even doing this.
Being an Alpha tester must have been awesome, watching the game grow from that stage is always fun. /salute to all the Alpha testers.
well now i need to sit here
whats the point of so many replying to this?....and yes yes i know... im doing it to
Its not the giveaway. They are forcing us to stair at mmorpg.com till the real post.... *sigh*
Kat
i love this game
but may the force with you ^.^ ... luck... with you.
*Rage* and now i have to go do real life things instead of more important things like sit here and get a beta key. Damn you real lifeeeee!
/Hissss
Kat
Maybe 4
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is the giveaway gonna be announced in this thread or the main page? Just wondering where I need to sit and wait for it at Lol.
F5F5F5F5F5 lol all im doing till i see the thread goodluck everyone =D
lol was wondering that myself
Well watching a good soccer game while we wait -) . Lets Hope
Thanks for doing this.
i guess there will be a new news posted
Yeah, please do this at a time when I'm not at my 9-5 job. I come on sparingly during my day, but I can't sit here and hit F5 all day. Please please please after 5 pm EST. You know what... make it 6, I need to run an errand or two.
very nice action!
thx in advance for that give-away event!
yay
Sounds like a good idea.
And yes guys, we'll put out a new post when the time comes.
Sounds great Mike thanks.