Project Zomboid Giveaway Thread

[Connall]

THIS IS NOT OFFICIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDIE STONE IN ANYWAY! THIS IS DONE BY ME ALONE!

 

Hello there, fellow zomboiders! How's it going? (Scratch out appropriate response) Good!/Sorry to hear.

 

 

I've been sitting on this idea for a couple of days now, shifting towards whether I did or didn't want to do it. Though after discussion with certain people I decided to go ahead with it and see how it does. So here it is! My name is Connall, I used to be an active member of the community before I took a leave of absence to focus on a very important couple of years in school (paid off, I'm at Uni now!) but returned after I heard there was a need for wiki editors. Anywho that's all irrelevant fluff really, what I'm actually here to talk about is a Project Zomboid giveaway. Free copies of the games being handed out onto the community. Monthly. Yes, monthly. Well technically every two weeks. For how long? For as long as I possibly can.

 

Basically, have you played the demo? Loved it? Excellent! Want it for free? Well now's your chance to get it for free if you lack the necessary funds.

 

So how do you enter into this magnificent deal. Well two things. 1. Post in this thread. Yes just post in this thread. 2. Though completely optional, it helps me out in the long run is join the Steam group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/pzgiveaways

 

That's it. That's you entered to win. However, what if you want to sweeten your odds? Well it's pretty simple, are you the artistic type? Think you could draw something, maybe write a short story, a poem even about Project Zomboid? Perhaps you have more musical tastes? Maybe even a bit of a budding film director? Well why not create something focused around Project Zomboid? Wow me into going "This person definitely needs a copy of this game, STAT!" The thing you create must be Project Zomboid related AND NOT STOLEN! I will be doing checks before I announce or decide a winner to make sure it's a legitimately created thing (With images and videos a watermark or something would be kind of helpful.

 

So all that above was a bit scattered gun, so let me answer some questions I'm sure will come up.

 

Q: How do you decide a winner?

 

A: I try to take in as many factors as possible. Firstly, the person must not already own the game. We want to make sure the game is going towards someone who actually deserves it. I also take a look at what they submitted (if anything) and that will generally raise or lower my opinion of whether they should get a copy. I also check to see if they are somewhat active in the community. That doesn't mean constantly posting or anything, but at the very least a lurker or a visitor to the IRC (which I'm on constantly) Though being painfully obvious that you're only doing it for the giveaway will weaken your chances.

 

I want to stress, this is not randombility. It's basically just me picking someone I think should get the game. People who post nothing still have the chance to win, but keep in mind for now supplies are limited.

 

Q: Speaking of supplies how many/when will you hand out the games?

 

A: I will try and make it a set date with a regular schedule when I announce a winner. I won't be doing something where I give both games away at the beginning of the month, I'll be trying to drip feed it. As for how many copies? As of right now 2 each month (Except this one, November 2013) If the price goes up it could drop by one, this is mainly because I'm on a Student Budget and I've got to stay alive.

 

Q: Are you... promoting something?

 

A: The Game. Nothing else. No channel, stream, whatever. It's all about the game in this case.

 

Q: What if we're on the Steam Forums rather than Theindiestone.

 

A: Shocking that you aren't on there already, but don't worry it doesn't hurt your chances it just means you will have to post the fact you want to be entered into the prize draw in the group announcement page. If you are reading this on the TIS forums, I implore you to post in this thread and also say what your Steam ID is (going to be tying the two together, which will help with authentication if you were to ever win.)

 

Q: How will you contact winners?

 

A: After all the checks have been done, I will enter a final check with the user by adding them to my friends list (it's a bit more than that) where I will talk to them, pass over the prize then make sure they redeem it. Once redeemed I'll immediately post on the Steam Group page and most likely the forums (maybe.)

 

Q: You seem a bit paranoid.

 

A: Yeah, well two copies a month, I want to make sure they are going to the right people. 

 

Q: So is this sponsored by the indie-

 

A: NO!

 

I can't stress this enough. This is just me, done on my own dime. My money, my choices on who I give it to. They have no influence in who wins, or giving away copies to me. I made sure they were fine with this thread and that's it.

 

Q: So we can do whatever we want to increase our chances of winning?

 

A: Just about everything except bribery. If you do produce something for the giveaway to increase your chances please make it PZ related/themed. Do not try to suck up to me, or make some video or love song for me, because I will ignore it and will strike you from winning.

 

Q: Does the community have any say on who wins?

 

A: My money.. so... no. Well actually that's not true. Others can certainly rate peoples work if they want to, and I imagine how well the community perceives the thing will no doubt affect my decision making.

 

Q: I still have questions about this. Can I add you on Steam?

 

A: No, please don't. If you have a question reply on the forums or the group page. I'm not trying to be mean I just don't want to be spammed with friend requests. I'm a bit of a recluse that way.

 

 

Few. Hopefully that answered some of your questions, but what about those who already own the game?

 

Q: Can we help?

 

A: YES! As you can see I don't have a magnificent amount of supplies, but I do want to increase the payout of the giveaway. Maybe every week? In that case, you could donate a copy to the giveaway. Now there are two ways you can do this. Just give the copy to me, and trust that I'll get it all scheduled and such and myself (or you) can pick the winner and I'll organise getting it sent to them.

 

Since this is in it's first weeks though, lets be honest. You won't do that. Don't worry, I'm not offended. *sniff* What I will do though, is give you access to a spreadsheet will all the information of participants for you to study and you can decide who you wish to give it to. The choice is your own to make and I will not influence you one way or the other. That way you can be comfortable with who you announce. At the very least I would appreciate it if you co-ordinated with me to have a set release date and be quick to post with who the winner is. That's the least I ask. However, whether the person is legit or not will be your responsibility in this case, not mine.

 

If this interests you, send me a PM over TIS forums. Again don't use Steam.

 

 

Finally, be wary. I have stated through these posts that I will not be adding you on Steam unless you are winner. This will only be done on the day of the announcement or a day before. IF I add you before then, be wary it could very well be an imposter! 

My verification questions will not ask for personal information or anything compromising. So if I do, it is again, an imposter.

 

 

Now I must sleep as this took much longer than I anticipated. This post was a bit scattergun and I apologise for that, I will amend the thread more in the morning when I have my senses back and will reply to any questions you might have. In the mean time if you want to enter just post in bright red or something that you are entering and whether or not you will be submitting any work (it will remind me to check your post every so often) post your steam name when you join the group:http://steamcommunity.com/groups/pzgiveaways

 

 

Now. Let's see how this goes.

 

23/11/2013 - I need a re-application every month on Steam. You don't need to reply to this thread every month, but you MUST be part of the Steam group to enter. I'm going to be finding a better way to do entrants next month.

[hamish-on-the-internet]

Hello

 

I would love a copy of Project Zomboid!

[Rugg]

My niece and nephew would love to play this with me, and vice versa!  

[Rathlord]

Thanks for doing this Connall! At some point when I'm more fiscally stable (likely after the holidays) I might be able to donate a few copies. Cheers!

[Connall]

Thanks for doing this Connall! At some point when I'm more fiscally stable (likely after the holidays) I might be able to donate a few copies. Cheers!

 

That would be great!

 

Anywho, I decided the date of when the winner will be announced, and that will be on the 25th of November. So hopefully something else to look forward too on a Monday.

[Walther]

so is this sponsored by TIS? ^{I'm just kidding ^^}

 

 

Very nice idea, I might pitch in next time!

[Footmuffin]

I think maybe my little brother might take a copy sometime after I nag him about it.

[tajmajaj]

Well I've joined the forums, but to contribute more I'll need to play the full game first. *Wink* *Wink* *Nudge* *Nudge*

 

No, in all seriousness this is a really kind thing to do. Kudos to you dude!

[Goatraiders]

I would love to win a copy please  !

[Connall]

Hello

 

I would love a copy of Project Zomboid!

 

I would love to win a copy please  !

 

You need to remember to join the Steam Group and tell me your Steam name on top of that. Glad people are liking this thread, not long now until the first winner is announced!

[lenomilo]

So should I post here or the steam group? (did both anyway )

[Connall]

So should I post here or the steam group? (did both anyway )

 

I prefer if people did both, as it lets me know their forum account and Steam Account.

[Cdr.Keen]

may steam name and forum name is keen - commander keen.

[Pezi]

The only "drawback" (for lack of a better word), I see is that people who are regulars, and contribute the most on the TIS forums would probably have the game already.There may be some out there who do not have the game, but I'm just saying.

 

Well appreciated nonetheless!
Clyde 4 you!

[Connall]

The only "drawback" (for lack of a better word), I see is that people who are regulars, and contribute the most on the TIS forums would probably have the game already.There may be some out there who do not have the game, but I'm just saying.

 

Well appreciated nonetheless!

Clyde 4 you!

 

I also posted this on the Steam Forums and hopefully a couple of demo players are there as well. I don't really know how else I could get it to spread apart from word of mouth. Appreciate the clyde.

[doomblood66]

be careful about giving to the steam peoples, they can sell the copy on trading websites... ive had many cases where such things have happened so be weary!

 

EDIT: Im not saying everyone would do this but some people will just snag the copy even tho they have one so they can sell for steam money or tf2 or whatever

[Connall]

be careful about giving to the steam peoples, they can sell the copy on trading websites... ive had many cases where such things have happened so be weary!

 

I've got a few checks in place to make sure, but of course I can't 100% guarantee it will be going to the right people. I'm obviously going to be looking for suspicious activity, but I won't say what it is so people don't become better prepared for if they are picked. Keep my methods secret It would suck if the first person I gave a copy to, sold it.

 

Edit: It's also why I'm wary about putting this information beyond TIS and PZ Steam forums, higher chance of scammers.

[Rathlord]

Just tell people you need to see it on their Steam account within 5 minutes, or you'll give it to someone else =D That way they can't have time to sell it.

[Connall]

Just tell people you need to see it on their Steam account within 5 minutes, or you'll give it to someone else =D That way they can't have time to sell it.

 

But once I trade I can't get it back is the problem. At least I don't think I can?

[Rathlord]

I believe you just get a code. Tell the person the code -> if they don't use it quickly, give it to someone else. If they redeem it first, the original person can't.

[Connall]

I believe you just get a code. Tell the person the code -> if they don't use it quickly, give it to someone else. If they redeem it first, the original person can't.

 

I don't get keys. I only get trade items, that's the problem. Once the trade is done, that's it. Final. Nothing I can do.

[Rathlord]

Ah, weird.

[Connall]

Ah, weird.

 

Nah, it's just the way gift purchases are handled. That's the only way I can give away copies of the game. If I want to go the route of keys, I would need to drag in TIS for this. Which I don't plan on doing unless they want to join in of their own accord.

[FirstZomboid]

I hope it is not to late. I saw this topic today and decided to make a picture of the old demo (I played the game a long time ago).

 

First I want to say, I really enjoyed the game, always thought about buying it, but other things kind of gotten in the way and I never had the money to spent it on the game. Alright, sure I had 15$ at some point, but we all have to save up money for next gen don't we? And it's not like I can spend everything on games...

 

Anyways, here is the picture:

*hoping that someone gets the joke*

 

Believe it or not, it took me half the day to do this. It is not even really finished. Normally I do not create illustration in this kind of style, but it was a funny expirience. Evidence that this picture belongs to me will be send by PM if necessary.

[Svegeth]

Hi Connal I'm really excited about this giveaway,i discovered this game 2 month ago,and its from september that im watching tons of video of PZ on youtube , i Tried AND tried The demo of The game but for me is so expensive,so i Want to partecipate to this giveaway I hope to win And many thanks to you Connal

Marc