Daily Archives: May 2, 2010

Tyrannis: The Contest

Posted by Roc Wieler on

THE EXCUSE:

Well, firstly, I need to apologize to my readers, and to CCP, and to myself. I had been working on a very cool promo video for this contest: voice recording, epic score, 3D work and After Effects, except that is where I failed… I’m such a noob at After Effects still.

So, the cool promo didn’t get finished in time.

Here’s the monologue from the video, as well as one screenshot; I know it’s weak, and I will do better next time.

I’ve also posted the recording to EVE Files. Here’s hoping it’s still there when you click THIS LINK.

It was a bold decision by Concord, lifting the centuries old planetary prohibition.

Mega-corporations were quick to seize the opportunity, employing capsuleers to expand and secure their industrial empires.

Other pilots were strictly in it for themselves, stripping entire planets to fuel their alliance war machines.

It was five hundred and fourteen days before the dust finally settled.

Trillions of lives forever changed. Untold stories never heard.

THE CONTEST

Tyrannis is upon us May 18th, 2010.

I am sure many have given thought to how this is going to affect us as pod pilots, but who has given thought to the regular denizens of the galaxy? Has anyone thought about how our immortal dealings are going to further upset the natural order of the universe?

THE TASK

To enter Roc Wieler’s/CCP Tyrannis contest on this blog you will need to write one such story, a tale from the point of view of one those citizens of New Eden whom has become affected by our interaction with planets.

It can be a short story, a novella, whatever you feel like writing.

THE RULES

  1. This contest will run from May 1 – May 18, 2010. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST May 18th.
  2. To submit your story, email it to me at roc@rocwieler.com with the subject “Tyrannis Contest”, or by clicking my picture in the About Roc section of the right hand column of this blog. Make sure to include your character name and your story title.
  3. Your story will then be posted here, and other users will rate it and comment on it. Any untowards spamming will automatically disqualify  your entry in the interest of keeping the contest legitimate and fair.
  4. On May 21st, 2010, I will announce the winners.

THE PRIZES

  • 1st place – $75 to spend in the EVE Store + 2 billion ISK
  • 2nd place – $50 to spend in the EVE Store + 1 billion ISK
  • three additional prizes of $25 to spend in the EVE Store + 250 million ISK

In an effort to not be outdone by CrazyKinux, I’m also asking for all of my readers to donate ISK to this contest. CK raised a billion ISK; let’s do better. Donate to Roc Wieler ingame.

I’m looking forward to reading every entry, and hope this event goes well. Should it prove a success, look forward to bigger and better endeavours between CCP and myself in the future.

THE ENTRIES: