I won a code What do I do?

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clamps

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Now I think this is my second post and you see I have a Mass Effect 2 DLC code of which I won on facebook on a caption contest. Problem is its a PS3 code for the new arrival DLC and I don't know anyone who ones both a PS3 and Mass Effect 2. Now I ask you good people at escapist what do I do with it do I give it to a random person I don't know do I find someone worthy or do I do some kind of wacky contest? so what do I do thats all I ask what do I do with a code I can't use and will more than likely not use ever?
 

Taerdin

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You could try to trade it for the PC version of the DLC, or some such thing.

I can't offer you such a trade, but it's an idea
 

rokkolpo

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Well I don't have one, so I'll say CONTEST!

Make em WORK for their playtime!
 

subtlefuge

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Are contests allowed in the forums? If so, go for it. I've run a few before and they are well worth your contribution of a prize.

Try fanart or something similar that's related to ME2, it tends to bring in both awesome and hilarious entries.
 

clamps

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Awww I did not think of Fan art that might be fun I was unsure if I was allowed to hold some kind of contest I think I will have to read all of the rules but if I do fan art none talented people will be left out I don't want that!
 

EMFCRACKSHOT

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clamps said:
Now I think this is my second post and you see I have a Mass Effect 2 DLC code of which I won on facebook on a caption contest. Problem is its a PS3 code for the new arrival DLC and I don't know anyone who ones both a PS3 and Mass Effect 2. Now I ask you good people at escapist what do I do with it do I give it to a random person I don't know do I find someone worthy or do I do some kind of wacky contest? so what do I do thats all I ask what do I do with a code I can't use and will more than likely not use ever?
you could give it to me please and i would love you forever and ever and ever.
Of course, the fairest method would be a contest. I would suggest a quiz based on peoples knowledge of the Mass Effect games and universe. around 20 questions (not too many) should be adequate. You should make them as hard as possible though. That way you know its someone who truly loves the games and the universe would get it. I mean, who bothers to read through all the different codex entries and stuff if they don't love the universe.
 

clamps

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The Quiz does sound better and I really don't mind putting the work in for a big quiz just dont know how I would go about that on a forum would I just put all the questions up and then just let people reply the answers?
 

EMFCRACKSHOT

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clamps said:
The Quiz does sound better and I really don't mind putting the work in for a big quiz just dont know how I would go about that on a forum would I just put all the questions up and then just let people reply the answers?
Put all the questions up on a page but have them PM you the answers. Disregard any entries on the page itself, and if possible get a member of the moderation staff to delete any posts with the answers in them. Whoever gets the most right wins. If more multiple people get the highest number of correct answers then you pick one at random (use a dice or something, pull names out of a hat etc). Once you have your winner send them a PM with the code.
You want a time limit too. I'd say around 24 hours, give plenty of people a chance to see it and if interested post in it. When the time is up make an announcement so there are no late entries, and people don't wine about not being considered etc.
Then announce the winner, celebrate, you get major props for being awesome, and we all get cake.
But like i say, make some of the questions incredibly hard. It makes people go back and play through the game again, to find them. When the stargate user group had its quiz, i ended up going through loads of my stargate DVDs trying to find the answers xD Had a great time doing it too.
 

clamps

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Well I think I will go for a Quiz I have asked if I'm allowed to do the Quiz and hopefully I will get it up either by today or tommorow and thanks for your help!
 

EMFCRACKSHOT

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clamps said:
Well I think I will go for a Quiz I have asked if I'm allowed to do the Quiz and hopefully I will get it up either by today or tommorow and thanks for your help!
Its quite alright =D
Now i need to finish this essay on US covert paramilitary actions, (damned escapist distracting me >_<) then go play both mass effects again so i can win xD