I scored two Dreamcast consoles today when a deal I simply couldn't pass up dropped into my lap. Being the magnanimous soul that I am, I'm going to give them away on Destructoid. The problem? I'm both too busy and too lazy to come up with a good contest idea.
So, here's the deal: I'm going to give one of the Dreamcasts to the person who comes up with what I consider to be the best contest idea. Then, that contest will be run to give away the second unit.
All you have to do to enter is come up with a contest that can be run here in the CBlogs. It can be anything you like. You might want to keep in mind the kinds of contests I like to run by checking out the other ones I've done (
here and
here) and also keep in mind that the contest probably shouldn't run more than a week or two since you all have depressingly short attention spans.
The prize is the console with audio/video and power cables only. I have no controllers.
You have until I post the CBlog Recap on Monday, June 23rd to enter by posting a comment in this blog (or in one of the reminder posts to come later this week). Enter as often as you like, since only the best entry will be accepted. Oh, and US residents only, unless you don't mind chipping in for some shipping (International is a bit rich for my blood these days, I'm afraid).
Good Luck!
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That is an incredible find, aswell as an good idea for a contest. Hope it works out well (I have a dreamcast already (complete with blue spiral, as it should be!)).
I SUPPORT THIS BEHAVIOR! Thanks for showing the community some luv
I think you should give a Dreamcast to the first person who sends me their Dreamcast. Sounds fair, right?
Wow I didn't mean to post that...I hit it on accident while thinking of a contest...still thinking
I have a DC already and it works great so I'm not gonna deprive another dtoider of this precious system. Great idea Conrad.
I wish I could of even thought of this......
You're the fucking man. DC was awesome.
Contest Idea #1: Dreams of Dreamcasts
Users must describe their history with the Dreamcast, ranging anywhere from what they first thought about it when they heard about it to why they never got one and always have wanted one. Really, creativity is pretty open here.
However, as a catch, they must come up with a creative header image to go along with the entry featuring the title of their entry (i.e. "Dreams of Dreamcasts - The Poor Kid Who Couldn't Afford One") and link back to the original post.
Rules:
- Open to all C-Blog members who DO NOT OWN A DREAMCAST. If you have one, you don't need this.
- Contest runs for one week.
- Winner is selected based on best entertainment value and writing skill.
- Breaking the rules is subject to penalty, up to automatic disqualification.
BTW, Conrad, do these come with controllers or do we have to go find those ourselves?
good thing I own one. Throw some games in and I may just have to enter just to give away to a friend who may want one.
Topher can't enter right?
Same as your Microsoft Points contest, except the phrase that must be included is "And that was only the first date!"
What DaedHead8 said. If I didn't already own a working one though, I'd be all over this.
Man would I love a DC....i never grabbed one before and now I can't find them anywhere....:(
So what do you think of my idea CZ?
Contest Idea: Describe all the best parts of 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Rivals, or Sonic Heroes.
Oh wait. LAWL
You should have run a fund raising contest; whoever could collect enough money to convince SEGA into making the Dreamcast 2 wins the Dreamcast...
@NihonTiger90: It's just the console and cables, I'm afraid.
Oh, shit, I want it!
You should have a Limbo of the Lost Photoshop/GIMP/Photoshop Express (Its free!) contest where you Photoshop the main character of LotL into other settings as a joke to say they stole from that game. Most creative wins.
Write a fan fiction of what would happen if another Dtoider were to get the Dreamcast, and what you would do in said fan fiction to get it back (e.g. Necros has it, I'd tell him that its filled with the souls of black people/ Ron were to get it, I'd say Paris Hilton used it before him)
Not fair! You just came up with the best idea for a contest yourself!
@Nihon
I bet you would like to add 'US citizens' to your rules. Yeah I knew it, you sadistic bastard!
Make a comment that includes the words "But they refused to clean the mess" or "Luckily, soda doesn't stain on that fabric."
Write a blog about how great gaming is, and under that entry (in the same blog) explain why gaming sucks. They have to be valid reasons, and not just (GAMING IS FUN, BUT IT LEADS TO MURDER)
Write a blog much like the "Start of the Affair" but it has to be Dreamcast specific- Write about your first experience with the Dreamcast, and how it impacted you as a gamer, if it did at all.
Leave a comment in this blog that says why you deserve the Dreamcast.
Whoever describes the best way to kill someone with a Dreamcast gets it.
Man thats showing dsome love :D
Maybe have a contest where people send in photos of the sad empty space in their room that a dreamcast could fill up nicely?
The person who's room looks like it could most use a dreamcast (and thus the most deserving person) wins the console.
You can call it the "My room to Conrad's Dreamcast: You complete me" competition.
What say you?
Write a blog Describing Why Gynecologist Cobra doesn't deserve this prize. ;)
Really though, Competititon Idea:
Entrants must post a picture of their previous Sega Console (ie Megadrive, Master System or Saturn), and a blog telling why they want to Upgrade!
Rules:
- One Entry Per Particiapant
- Entrants must not already own a Dreamcast
etc.
Another contest idea:
People compete to describe what a new generation (notice I didnt say next gen) dreamcast would be like, from appearance to the games library to peripherals. Also what special features the new dreamcast would have over the consoles currently on the market.
Entries will be judged on creativity and on sound design ideas. Illustrations and photoshops are not essential but they help.
If you have a dreamcast then you are illegible to enter.
will think of more contest ideas later :)
Design the Dreamcast 2 (or alternate name if you think of a better one), and decide on launch titles for your new console.
How about a contest where we have to describe the first Sega memory we have?
I've never owned a DC.
Contest: Make a D-toid Board game. Design the board and the rules.
We already have a card game , why the hell not a board game?
How about this for an idea?
"YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED WHAT?!"
The central idea behind this contest is to give a Dreamcast to someone who has never before played a Dreamcast. This would ensure that your recent acquisition does the most gamer good.
THE GUIDE-LINES:
The Destructoid user who creates the best C-Blog about just why in the hell they've never owned or played one of these beauties wins.
Posts should be creative and entertaining.
Because this is an exercise is gamer altruism, individuals who've already been graced with one of these systems should not enter.
Yet another idea;
People have to submit pictures of accidental appearances of the dreamcast spiral logo out in the real world.
They can found out on signage, print material, nature etc. As long as people can look at it and see the logo in the image it's fine.
The best photo wins the console.
- No photoshops allowed.
How about: Whoever hates the Dreamcast most gets one? Or, whoever eats the most babies in 15 minutes gets one?
A contest where the people have to cblog about a videogame related DREAM they had. (get it?) I'm sure alot of people have them and it would be interesting to see how our favorite passtimes effect our subconcious.
DTOID DREAMCAST CONTEST--
Using only MS Paint draw game play or art from your favorite dreamcast game. You can submit two entries. Post entries in the comments section.
extra points to who ever incorporates a dtoid helmet.
one week.
I suggest an elaborate 6 month torture-fest making people play horrible games and then piling on more shitty games after they do what you say on demand.
ooo... wait, nevermind.
DreamClog Contest: Write a blog about the games you've missed out on because you haven't ever owned a dreamcast, and why you think you really are missing out on something great.
Spot the furry - whoever can find and list the most furries active around Dtoid is are winnar.
Alternately, shop an animal into a vidja game character bonus points for Dreamcast characters.
Entrants write a super short story (2-3 pages max) somehow related to the Dreamcast. The more creative the better; perhaps Detective Dreamcast is a down-on-his-luck private eye, or the subject of a sort of Frankenstein's Monster experiment.
-Get a slave to do the recaps for you.
-Make someone see all the Zelda cartoons and do something like you did with Captain N.
-Write a Cblog on how the Dreamcast 2 would've been better than the PS3, 360 and Wii.
-Write a Dreamcast fanfic.
-Give it to commenter #56.
-Give it to someone who writes the best rules for the cards The Ghost made.
Make your favorite Dreamcast-related thing with the new Spore creature creator. best/conrad's fav wins.
I'm going to relate my contest idea to one of your features Conrad.
The Contest: We must play and post an original review of one tabletop game of our choice (games you have already covered are either fair game or not, your choice), but the catch is we must include at least one reference to a Dreamcast game. It could be explaining a common root between the games, character personality comparisons or even design similarities.
Call it: On the table: Know your gaming roots contest!
Yes, I agree with knives. Give it to the guy who wrote thebest rules for the cards The Ghost made. :)
Competition: Build a mock-up Dreamcast 2. (Use Cardboard, foarmcore, hey go the whole hog and use LEDs if you want!) Submit a photo of your mockup to the C-blogs along with a description of it's "hardware" and what games you'd like to see on it.
...I approve!
Idea for contest... I'll have to get back to you.
"My Dream Cast"
Have people who want the dreamcast take a photo of themselves with a fake cast in a funny place that tells a story. Like a picture of them with a cast they got because they broke a bone doing something dumb, but in the end it payed off.
For instance, a dude with a broken finger in a splint holding a 100 dollar bill in one hand and a mouse trap in the other, proudly displaying it for all to see with a big smile.
That could be pretty damn funny.
Suck my dick! TEE HEE!
How about a "help a nub not fail" contest. We can adopt a failey newb, help teach them the ways of the dtoid, and have them post a follow-up blog "How *so-and-so* helped me learn not to suck" thing.
Not a good idea...I know.
If Mr. Wilson wasn't hooking me up with one...I'd give you an idea but..I don't want to be greedy.
Also, side note: Hamza, you've been getting fiesty on the cblogs lately. What's up with THAT?