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Systemlord Baal wrote...

Naughty Bear wrote...

Bioware...how could you....

[Eleima]

WinterJedi wrote...

Arcadionn wrote...
To be frank, all this hate boils down to Bioware not making it clear that the event was american only and building worldwide hype for 7 days... Had they been more open about who would be able to participate or who it concerned right off the bat.... the rage would have been lesser....

I agree.

So true.

[A_Shep91]

As an American eligible for the contest, I have to say this is a pretty uncool move.  Maybe there are some obscure international laws that prohibit them from extending the contest to the rest of the world.  Maybe Bioware argued with EA, the courts, or whoever to let every country partake.  I'm sure there's a good reason, it's not because Bioware is unrealisticly nationalist, and not even to their own country.

The uncool part is hyping it up like this, with no warning to the rest of the international community about their upcoming ineligibility.  Had their been no countdown, no promise of an "Epic Community Event," then perhaps the backlash wouldn't have been so severe.  It would have been just another silly, exclusive contest.  Those happen all the time.  But the build-up, and the inclusion of the word Community, and then unexpectedly exclude a significant and equally important part of that community?  Not a good move.  The absolute least they could do is provide an explanation as to why the contest is limited to one country.  If they are unable to provide a good reason, then what else are we to assume other than there is no good reason, and the rest of the world is simply being given the proverbial shaft?

To everyone who happens to live in another country, I'm sorry.

[ImperialOperative]

brunomalta wrote...

Rejoy Skinler wrote...

Kaiser Shepard wrote...

And after weeks of ranting about how I won't buy Awakening because of it omitting the US-ending, I was actually just going to buy it regardless tomorrow...you know, because it's BioWare.

WTF?

I really should start reading reviews before buying. Plus it's not like if I'm a real customer anyway.

Just Download it  They do not earn our money anymore!

Yes, Pirate their games for Bioware's transgressions!  Strike them down with your hate!

[Kolos2]

i support the epic fail picture spaming, as does the Pope

[Alodar]

Arcadionn wrote...

To be frank, all this hate boils down to Bioware not making it clear that the event was american only and building worldwide hype for 7 days... Had they been more open about who would be able to participate or who it concerned right off the bat.... the rage would have been lesser....

This is it exactly.
Had a week ago, BioWare announced that there was a contest coming up that due to rules and regulations only the 48 included states could participate in, and they were counting down to it, then there would be not nearly as much vitriol.

BioWare billed this as an Epic Community event and then excluded a large part of their community.

Alodar

[Redshirt-1701]

Ok, explain this to me, how is freakin' Canada not an eligible country? The founding creators are from Canada, The company was created in Canada, it's main offices are in Canada. So how is it that Canada is not on the eligible list? This seriously ticks me off. No offense to you other countries, but I can understand the resons why you're not on the list. Too many international laws to try and work around... Fair enough. But for God's sake the games were actually developed and created in this country, by many Canadians, working for a Canadian company. This sucks!

[Kaiser Shepard]

If this is how things are, I hereby request a forum split. If those 48 states are really that much better than the rest of us, truly they deserve their own forum and what not?

JohannRSA wrote...

Holy epic fail Bioware!
Wat die v*k doen julle?

Gegroet, mede-Hollander!

[GraciousCat]

inFam0us wrote...



















This is what i think of EA.

Ok, so, that one with the umbrella is like my favorite picture ever now.

[Tikonov]

If they hadnt dialed up the hype so much most people wouldnt have been so botherd, instead you get the countdown pages + various staff constantly talking about it (forums,twitter,interviews) Might want to have said US only back then ffs....

Instead of lauding some uber epic community event to reward all fans of the games.

[Hurrrr]

adriano_c wrote...

How exactly did the rating for this garbage thread go UP? lol

Nothing helps a bad mood like spreading it

[inFam0us]

Kaiser Shepard wrote...

If this is how things are, I hereby request a forum split. If those 48 states are really that much better than the rest of us, truly they deserve their own forum and what not?

JohannRSA wrote...

Holy epic fail Bioware!
Wat die v*k doen julle?

Gegroet, mede-Hollander!

Hij is Zuid-Afrikaans ;P

[Einhild]

If you want to be pissed at Bioware/EA I'm cool with that. But have any of you looked at laws regarding contests or giveaways in foreign countries as effected by the laws of the United States? http://en.wikipedia....iki/Sweepstakes might offer a good start in understanding... This contest was sponsored by a company in the United States. That's not to say there is nothing that can be done, but I frankly don't care enough to find out.



I'm in the United States, I will participate. THANK YOU Bioware for hosting the Bazaar in the first place. I am absolutely positive it was not deliberate that any countries were left out of participating. I am sorry not everyone is getting included.



I would like to say: Seriously what is wrong with those of you saying [expletive] you, United States! I don't run around saying "Screw you UK!" or "****** off Canada!". (Really. AND I love you Canada. You are home to many of my dearest friends.) Could you please tell me how you can rationally call a company racist and then bash the entirety of the population of the relatively diverse (racially, politically, and religiously) country I (sometimes unfortunately) call home?



Yes please on the European marriage offers. I'm a healthy attractive gamer chick. I dig an accent. ;3

[xycmeced]

http://social.bioware.com/group/1793

[Like50Ninjas]

Modifié par Like50Ninjas, 29 mars 2010 - 05:46 .

[Symbolz]

I'm going to watch the Edmonton news tonight.  I have a feeling something is going to happen.

[ShepardOsiris]

JRCHOharry wrote...

So can i give away my tokens since i don't need them? If i have no use for them i may as well try and make somebodies day by winning them a handy N7 hoody.

  No but I wish you could.  I would gladly take your tokens and together maybe I could bid enough to win that hoody.  I would then ship it too you, as I think at least some ineligable people should be able to get something. 

[raz3r]

What about the rest of the world? Are you serious? O_O

[SithLordExarKun]

http://www.facebook....5?v=wall&ref=mf

[Naughty Bear]

Am i the only one enjoying this? So much suffering in one thead, i love it!

[aksoileau]

Ok.. Do you some of you get this angry when your favorite band doesn't throw a concert in your area? Calm down kiddies. Not even a big deal.

[KRUNNCH]

f'u'c'k them - changing mailing/legal/billing address to somewhere eligible. now they can blow my nuts.

[Epantiras]

WinterJedi wrote...

Ah yes, "the rest of the world". I thought we dismissed that claim.

Thank you Bioware

[SithLordExarKun]

Einhild wrote...

If you want to be pissed at Bioware/EA I'm cool with that. But have any of you looked at laws regarding contests or giveaways in foreign countries as effected by the laws of the United States? http://en.wikipedia....iki/Sweepstakes might offer a good start in understanding... This contest was sponsored by a company in the United States. That's not to say there is nothing that can be done, but I frankly don't care enough to find out.

I'm in the United States, I will participate. THANK YOU Bioware for hosting the Bazaar in the first place. I am absolutely positive it was not deliberate that any countries were left out of participating. I am sorry not everyone is getting included.

I would like to say: Seriously what is wrong with those of you saying [expletive] you, United States! I don't run around saying "Screw you UK!" or "****** off Canada!". (Really. AND I love you Canada. You are home to many of my dearest friends.) Could you please tell me how you can rationally call a company racist and then bash the entirety of the population of the relatively diverse (racially, politically, and religiously) country I (sometimes unfortunately) call home?

Yes please on the European marriage offers. I'm a healthy attractive gamer chick. I dig an accent. ;3

No offence but you sound like an elitist.

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adriano_c wrote...

How exactly did the rating for this garbage thread go UP? lol

Sorry, that was me. I accidently clicked on 4 stars and it seems I can't revoke my vote.