Add to BookmarksAs announced today on Blizzard’s new @Diablo twitter feed, they’re running a “name the unique item” contest during this year’s Blizzcon. The official rules are lengthy and somewhat confusing. Here’s a quote of the relevant portion:
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| “Do a “RT @Diablo Win D3 prizes in the “#D3unique Item Name Contest – [item name entry]” You name it, others wield it! Rules: [link]” Qualified entrants will be the first five hundred (500) respondents each day that “re-tweet,” their answers to http://www.twitter.com/diablo, making certain to include “#D3unique” in their responses, to participate in the Contest. Responses can be no longer than 140 characters. Limit one (1) entry per person. | ||
The page of rules is fairly dizzying, but here’s what I made of it. Each day during the contest period (today through the 24th), the first 500 tweets sent to the appropriate @diablo Twitter address are entered. From those 500, Blizzard will pick the 10 best each day. (“Winners shall be chosen… based upon which entrants display the most original, authentic and/or funny artistic expression that is based on the Diablo universe.”) Those people all win a Diablo pin (retail value $12). After the contest period, the best 5 item names, out of all the daily top 10s, will be used for actual unique item names in the game. There’s no additional prize for submitting one of the 5 chosen names, other than knowing your submission made it into the game.
You must have a twitter account to enter, and be a follower of the @diablo feed to win. You can submit your entry via computer or cell phone and it’s free to enter. Of course, just like they say on TV, relevant texting fees may be charged to you by your local service provider.
