Curse

Jaher Dal · May 18, 2007, 05:54 AM // 05:54

Well, you can decline to answer certain questions on there you know.

strcpy · May 18, 2007, 06:13 AM // 06:13

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Originally Posted by Does-it-Matter

IT boys everywhere are crying.

Seriously though, that's what that thing that pops out of your Tower is form... I think they call it the Computer Drinks tray, or something like that.

I have an older dual Athlon motherboard - there is little I could do with the video card too. Not everyones computer can handle the the latest and greatest. I don;t think it even comes in an AGP version, let alone be anything useful to my old 2x AGP slot.

Though I would at least e-bay the thing, can't complain if I won the card for free

Big Suprise · May 18, 2007, 06:46 AM // 06:46

is this for us/canada only? i cant find no aust province and stuff

dargon · May 18, 2007, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Uhm, yes, US and Canada only at the moment

Strcpy: you could always hold onto it, you'll probably upgrade eventually. Wouldn't it be nice to have a video card that you can actually use when that happens? I know i'm in the same boat, AGP slot, not PCI Express.

prism2525 · May 18, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19

No Europe? Bummer :'(

As fas as i'm concerned I'd sell the graphic card to someone; God knows when I'm gonna upgrade...

Renegade26 · May 18, 2007, 03:37 PM // 15:37

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

As to a European version of the contest, the team is putting the finishing touches on the European "Return to Tyria" Sweepstakes and that should be rolling out quite soon. Take heart -- the prize list is really good, too!

As soon as the PvE only skills?

WildmouseX · May 18, 2007, 03:47 PM // 15:47

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Originally Posted by fenix

wtb Australian event. Minipets/Sweepstakes/Anything would be nice...

yeah that sucks... it's bad enough that ya'll are out in the middle of the ocean away from everyone, and have no fresh water...... to get screwed out of G.W. event's, must be like the final nail in the coffin. i hope this will help in a small way to build your spirit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS-sMuURjAI

Aera Lure · May 18, 2007, 04:10 PM // 16:10

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Originally Posted by ValaOfTheFens

I just answered the questions. They didn't ask for my social security number so it was no problem.

Same. No biggie the way I looked at it, much for the same reasons, but darn, other people had the same outlook as me. I was hoping more might be turned away so my chances of winning were better.

jk/jk

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Originally Posted by ValaOfTheFens

I don't know what I'd do if I won the graphics card. Maybe use it as a coaster.

Number one prize or BUST. I agree. lol.

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

There's the answer. It's completely your choice as to what or any answers you provide. Now, the marketing team would like to have the information, but it's not required to get the prizes. And I don't really see us selling this information to anyone. It may go to the NCsoft company, but in my view, I don't imagine it would go any further.

Hey its Gaile! Hi Gaile. *waves*

Aera Lure · May 18, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Database error whoopsie.

Ozric · May 18, 2007, 09:25 PM // 21:25

/signed-up

I'd be happy with any of those prizes!

*crosses fingers*

KingKryton · May 18, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

As to a European version of the contest, the team is putting the finishing touches on the European "Return to Tyria" Sweepstakes and that should be rolling out quite soon. Take heart -- the prize list is really good, too!

does this include australia and new zealand. after all we play on the american servers. Or do we just get screwed over as usual?

Gaile Gray · May 18, 2007, 10:40 PM // 22:40

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Originally Posted by KingKryton

does this include australia and new zealand. after all we play on the american servers. Or do we just get screwed over as usual?

I do not know if Australia and/or New Zealand will be included. I know that the rules are being put together by NCsoft Europe, and I believe that they will be as inclusive as possible.

Lily Moore · May 19, 2007, 04:30 AM // 04:30

Hmmm the Sweepstakes is suppose to be available to US and Canada but as I scroll down the list, I find out that my province (Quebec) wasnt in the list!!!! Why can't gamers like me from Quebec participate. Will we also have a seperate sweepstakes because I find this totally unfair! All the other provinces of Canada gets to participate except for Quebec... Is it because we speak french or something?

Aangy · May 19, 2007, 04:36 AM // 04:36

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Originally Posted by Lily Moore

Hmmm the Sweepstakes is suppose to be available to US and Canada but as I scroll down the list, I find out that my province (Quebec) wasnt in the list!!!! Why can't gamers like me from Quebec participate. Will we also have a seperate sweepstakes because I find this totally unfair! All the other provinces of Canada gets to participate except for Quebec... Is it because we speak french or something?

Nah, it's stated in the rules...

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Originally Posted by http://www.guildwars.com/sweepstakes/rules.php

5. ELIGIBILITY: This sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada, 13 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void in Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths, the Province of Quebec and where prohibited by law. Employees of ArenaNet, Inc., and anyone working on the product, project or promotion, their respective parents companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies and the immediate family members (parents, spouse, siblings, children) or anyone who lives in the same household of each (whether related or not) are not eligible. Entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this promotion.

Just Z · May 24, 2007, 02:40 AM // 02:40

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

There's the answer. It's completely your choice as to what or any answers you provide. Now, the marketing team would like to have the information, but it's not required to get the prizes. And I don't really see us selling this information to anyone. It may go to the NCsoft company, but in my view, I don't imagine it would go any further.

As to a European version of the contest, the team is putting the finishing touches on the European "Return to Tyria" Sweepstakes and that should be rolling out quite soon. Take heart -- the prize list is really good, too!

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Originally Posted by Jaher Dal

Well, you can decline to answer certain questions on there you know.

Sorry, I haven't been on the last couple of days, and thanks, Gaile for responding, but you folk are still missing my point. I am not talking about the survey page. I am talking about the registration form itself. No, you cannot leave off any of the personal information it is asking for. It will not let you register if you don't give it your first name, last name, email address, street address, phone number, country, zip code, and birthdate.

Now, the point I'm trying to make here is that that is a lot of information just to enter a sweepstakes. An email address or a phone number or a street address might be ok, but not everything. Plus, if you read the privacy policy, it pretty much says "Yes, we are collecting all this info and we are not promising to keep it safe so if something happens, it's not our fault. Or,
if we decide to swap it off to some third party, we can."

I thought I had made myself clear twice, but you folk seem fixated on the
survey form which is irrelevant.

Inniss · May 24, 2007, 05:27 PM // 17:27

Just checked the European Sweepstakes rules. Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can enter. That's a pretty short list, even the Eurovision had more countries in it, so we Australians aren't the only ones who aren't going to be able to enter.

Clinically Proven · May 24, 2007, 10:56 PM // 22:56

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I do not know if Australia and/or New Zealand will be included. I know that the rules are being put together by NCsoft Europe, and I believe that they will be as inclusive as possible.

Euro competition rules released.

Aussies and Kiwis screwed as usual.

Swift Thief · May 25, 2007, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Didn't you already give this information when you made your Guild Wars account? It really isn't that bad, I trust ANet with my soul, well maybe...

Xenex Xclame · May 25, 2007, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Lol just entered the European contest and im amazed at the little amount of info they asked, considering what the OP was talking about.Maybe i'm just lucky i'm in Europe

Good Luck to all who entered !!! ( or will enter )

Inde · May 25, 2007, 02:37 AM // 02:37

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Originally Posted by Just Z

Now, the point I'm trying to make here is that that is a lot of information just to enter a sweepstakes. An email address or a phone number or a street address might be ok, but not everything. Plus, if you read the privacy policy, it pretty much says "Yes, we are collecting all this info and we are not promising to keep it safe so if something happens, it's not our fault. Or, if we decide to swap it off to some third party, we can."

Just Z, this is normal information gathered for any sweepstakes. You have to realize that if they were only to ask for something such as a name & email it's very easy to lie/spoof or cheat the system. I understand the concerns that the information could be used for a 3rd party, but this could simply mean that Alienware or another of the sponsors will need your information to send you your prize. But the amount of information they are requiring is very typical and common. It's not something to be alarmed over if you've ever signed up for a contest they've required the same information.