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Contest: Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard MEGA-Contest
Nick Chester05.23.08 - 5:29 PM 58 comments

The June 17th release of Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard for the Nintendo DS is right around the corner! The sequel to last year's 3D dungeon-crawling role-playing cult classic sounds like a dream for fans of the series -- more classes, improved mapping capabilities, and new force Skills.

If you're drooling over that, get this -- Atlus and Destructoid are teaming up to offer a few lucky winners some killer Etrian Odyssey prize packages. We're talking the guy kind of stuff that will make any JRPG fan's head spin. Check it out: 

Grand Prize winner:
One female protector figurine; one signed 3-disc soundtrack (signed by composer Yuzo Koshiro); one copy of rare preorder-only-in-japan piano arrangement soundtrack; one copy of orchestrated arrangement soundtrack; one signed copy of Etrian Odyssey II (signed by director Shigeo Komori)

Runners-up:
Three folks would get a copy of the game AND a copy of the 3-disc soundtrack

Second runners-up:
Five folks would get a copy of the 3-disc soundtrack

We considered keeping all of this stuff for ourselves, but then we wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Winning is easy: simply create a community blog detailing your most memorable experience associated with the original Etrian Odyssey. It could be about anything from a particularly brutal encounter with a FOE, to something about your favorite character.

Simply create a c-blog with "Tales of Etrian Odyssey" in the title, and let 'er rip!  Don't have a community blog on Destructoid? Signing up is easy and free! We'll be accepting submissions through Friday, June 13 -- good luck!

[Note: This contest is only open to folks in US/Canada.]



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mix's Avatar
mix at 05/23/2008 17:38

What if you have never had an experience with this game (me) what should we write about?

As a blog with no meat would just suck....
loki d20's Avatar
loki d20 at 05/23/2008 17:45

Yeah... never played it and kind of wondering how I would create a blog post that doesn't look like I'm just trolling.

Tales of Etrian Odyssey
I have none since I never played the game, but can I still get at a chance to win Etrian Odyssey II?
Trevor McGee's Avatar
Trevor McGee at 05/23/2008 17:47

Those are lousy rules. I've never even played the first but wouldn't mind winning the sequel, so I think either better rules should be put in place or we should be allowed to just make a blog saying we haven't played it and have it still count as an entry.
bluemeep's Avatar
bluemeep at 05/23/2008 17:52

DOWANTDOWANTDOWANTDOWANT
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 05/23/2008 17:52

DOOOOOOOOO WANT

The first was amazing
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar
ThunderHeartXI at 05/23/2008 18:04

Never even heard of this game, much less played it. DS hasn't been my thing, but if I see the original I'll pick it up.
ceark's Avatar
ceark at 05/23/2008 18:15

OMG DO WANT!
Buster's Avatar
Buster at 05/23/2008 18:26

if you never played the first you should be ashamed of yourselves
Xelotath's Avatar
Xelotath at 05/23/2008 18:35

Will the winners be chosen at random among the entries or will the best win? Also a major do want.
Superfluous Moniker's Avatar
Superfluous Moniker at 05/23/2008 18:35

First game was indeed great, a little unbalanced at times but these days I'm glad for a challenge in a JRPG style game.
niacin's Avatar
niacin at 05/23/2008 18:39

The first is a game i've been meaning to pick up for so long, now that the sequel ain't far off I suppose I better get it soon.
niacin's Avatar
niacin at 05/23/2008 19:07

Wait a minute I just checked and the first one ain't even out in the UK yet, now i'm just confused.
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 05/23/2008 19:19

Looks like rough terrain ahead. Better take the MeepJeep, just to be safe.
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Novakaine at 05/23/2008 19:39

Hmm... that's a phenomenal grand prize, but a) I'm only playing through EO for the first time right now (half-way through), and b) I don't even have a c-blog (apologies for my failure). Oh dear....
nilcam's Avatar
nilcam at 05/23/2008 19:59

I'd be happy just to win the soundtrack. Gotta get working.
eau's Avatar
eau at 05/23/2008 20:20

I love the first game and I'll be thrilled to win this contest. The prizes are awesome!
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 05/23/2008 20:44

What a crappy time to post a Monthly Musing.
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Tug Your God Out at 05/23/2008 20:55

Ahhahah prefect. After a standstill with the game I finally bought it back out this afternoon. Sorta forget where I was but all I know is I probably put it down because I need a mega level grind where I'm at.
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jyusakuu at 05/23/2008 21:07

Omg! This looks hot and I just got a Ds. This looks awesome!
coffeesash's Avatar
coffeesash at 05/23/2008 22:07

"[Note: This contest is only open to folks in US/Canada.]"

I never understand this, 'yay prizes! we're generous!' then 'p.s. we're too cheap to post the prize abroad' ;)
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skullivan at 05/23/2008 22:27

@coffeesash

There's a lot more legal BS that goes with running international contests. For instance, being that the first Etrian Odyssey has yet to be released in Europe, Destructoid probably isn't allowed to send a copy of the sequel to someone over there if they happened to win.
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Shin Oni at 05/23/2008 22:31

well this sucks. I want both 1 and 2 and I have to play the first one in order to get a chance. what a rip.
Novakaine's Avatar
Novakaine at 05/23/2008 22:38

Gah, I probably shouldn't even enter. Since I don't have an avatar or c-blog already, I'll probably be mistaken for one of the newcomers. Plus since I haven't even beaten the game I don't have too much source material for the contest. Beh....

Bug goddamn that's a great prize. Kudos to D-Toid to scoring something like that.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar
Hamza CTZ Aziz at 05/23/2008 22:51

Novakaine: Don't be scared off meng. Do it! Also, it's simple to get an avatar, lol
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Novakaine at 05/23/2008 23:46

CTZ: After playing some more EO tonight, I think I have something in mind now. Thanks for the encouragement. As for avatar... well, I need to host one first. =P
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Gen Eric Gui at 05/24/2008 00:08

Before this gets totally out of hand, I figured I should post this from the official Atlus forums:

"We understand that some are often intimidated or uncertain about writing-based contests. Please do not be concerned, as judging will in no way be centered on writing-proficiency or grammar. We are looking for effort, enthusiasm, and a good sense of spirit and fun!

We hope to find interesting stories from fans of the original game, not only for other Etrian Odyssey fans to enjoy, but also to excite new people into giving the series a try."

That's from Atlus Aram, the head PR honcho over at Atlus. So basically, unless you actually write a story about your experiences with the game, you can't win. So people, please don't flood with "I didn't play the game, just want to win contest" posts because they won't win, according to Atlus.
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moonphase at 05/24/2008 00:34

I want it i want it i want it please
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animateria at 05/24/2008 00:47

DAMN!

I didn't play the first game!
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Yashoki at 05/24/2008 01:34

I LOVE the music in Etrian Odyssey. I really hope I win. If only so I can add the soundtracks to my collection. Those things are expensive to import.
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ZeroTolo at 05/24/2008 01:34

uhhhh.... whoops
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Farscape at 05/24/2008 01:40

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Not fair!
NOt fair at all!

I live in Europe, but I want this!

Maybe I should have it shipped to my relatives in the states?
Would that work?

Oh and by the way: I hate grinding! But I generally find that little to no is necessary for good RPG as long as you play on the edge.
/rant
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar
Anus Mcphanus at 05/24/2008 04:25

Etrian Odyssey not out in the UK = muchos laymos
Gemsi's Avatar
Gemsi at 05/24/2008 04:58

Damn the price looks awesome, but god dammit what a pain not being able to get it being a european .
Kathos's Avatar
Kathos at 05/24/2008 06:22

The post says that we just have to name a blog post "Tales of Etrian Odyssey". So that's it? But Eric up there is saying we need to write about the game.

What gives?
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar
Gen Eric Gui at 05/24/2008 06:31

Um...No, that's not all Nick's post says to do.

"Winning is easy: simply create a community blog detailing your most memorable experience associated with the original Etrian Odyssey. It could be about anything from a particularly brutal encounter with a FOE, to something about your favorite character."

You have to write something of substance IN the blog.
nintendoll's Avatar
nintendoll at 05/24/2008 07:25

Can entries be loosely interpreted in the form of a picture?
Rainbowblack's Avatar
Rainbowblack at 05/24/2008 12:02

WIN?WIN?

screw that, this is tlus, the ONE company i always give my monies to.
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 05/24/2008 12:40

Ok this explains everything.
Kojack's Avatar
Kojack at 05/24/2008 16:20

After I make my blog entry, is that it? Or do I have to send it somewhere else too (like notify you guys that I've made an entry or something)?

Or, do the judges just search for bog entries with that title?
RitualNet's Avatar
RitualNet at 05/25/2008 14:53

Imported the first one when it came out, although I'll be honest and say I've not really played it much.
wishmonster247's Avatar
wishmonster247 at 05/25/2008 19:30

Um, Isn't Friday the 13th Bad Luck Day? =)

*(I know, it's a myth).* =D
Novakaine's Avatar
Novakaine at 05/25/2008 20:15

@ Kojack: I'm assuming they'll just sift out all the blog posts with the "Tales of Etrian Odyssey" title.

What I want to know is who is judging the contest? Will it be a joint decision by both Destructoid and Atlus staff, or will D-toid just collect the entries and leave Atlus to determine the winners?
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 05/26/2008 00:56

man living in Europe sure does suck sometimes...
suffragette city's Avatar
suffragette city at 05/27/2008 19:23

Question, will the people rating and picking the winners be able to see all entries? It says you will be taking submissions up till June 13th, but I don't see a submission button on the blog..

So I was wondering if the contest judges would filter out the contest title and be able to see them all so everyone has a chance.
zebrakenko's Avatar
zebrakenko at 05/27/2008 23:26

Sweet. I hope I win something. Weird that I just started playing it again after putting it down for a while. Seeing the news of II coming out reminded me that I still have to finish I.
rubs's Avatar
rubs at 05/31/2008 22:10

Heck yeah, here's hopin'
Haruna's Avatar
Haruna at 06/01/2008 19:36

When will the winners be announced?
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01DragonFly at 06/01/2008 21:22

nice PVC , it looks really cool. cant wait to play the EO2, i really like it the first one.
Akarshi's Avatar
Akarshi at 06/04/2008 16:41

Sweet. I entered....hopefully, I'll win something. Anything.
kagai's Avatar
kagai at 06/05/2008 10:23

Because of this contest, I ran out and picked up EO1 and I love it. So, I entered the contest and preordered EO2. Still, I hope I win. Good luck to all of the EO fans!
sechs's Avatar
sechs at 06/07/2008 06:20

Hmmm, looks like I'm against some stiff comptetion...
Hopefully, I'll win one of the prizes!
Kryptinite's Avatar
Kryptinite at 06/09/2008 07:40

I call Grand Prize.
devosion's Avatar
devosion at 06/09/2008 17:44

I entered but my cblog didnt pop up. Maybe it was cause I saved it and worked on it over a few days or who knows. In any case I'd figure i'd say so here. It seems to have posted on June 4th. Anyways just figured i'd say something so my entry doesn't get wasted.
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Dreamsower at 06/10/2008 23:14

Well, here's to hoping for the best.
kagai's Avatar
kagai at 06/11/2008 23:53

One more day. I'm so excited!!!!
punckrock's Avatar
punckrock at 06/13/2008 22:54

POSTED
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lastSKYsamurai at 06/14/2008 09:27

One day, One day i will beat that game! No. II looks great!

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