[Zyuu]

FFXIVCore.com welcomes you to our second contest where we're giving you the chance to win a copy of Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIV when they're released.

All you have to do is the following:

• Join our Twitter group
• Join our Facebook group
• Then reply to this news post with your name on Twitter and Facebook so we can confirm that you've joined. Finally, reply to this post with the reason why you should win. You're limited to 250 words, so try to keep it as concise as possible.

Two entries will win (2 total):

A copy of Final Fantasy XIV either to PC or PS3.

Two more entries will win (2 total):

A copy of Final Fantasy XIII to PS3.


Please read our contest regulations and rules.

[MoSobay]

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The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and the District of Columbia,

Saudi Arabia is a state too, you know >_>

[phnk]

Yo~

Twitter: BrandonFoy
Facebook: BrandonFoy

XIV + XIII looks like it will bring much of what I enjoyed with FFVI - XI... the ability to be lost in a world's atmosphere, and community is something that I've only experienced with Square's titles. They're as addicting as they are compelling.

My love and respect for the series has brought me to your community and to your contest, I would love to win either one of the prizes so I can continue to enjoy Square-Enix's work. Seeing how much these games have brought together people that share the same passion made me sign up here today, and will keep me coming back in the future.

Thanks!

This post has been edited by phnk: 10 September 2009 - 07:13 PM

[Xoshua]

Twitter: Xoshua
Here: Xoshua
Facebook: Joshua B Allen

Reason: I am a serious gamer. I spend a lot of time in these boards, this community and whether I win or not win, as long as it's in the community I'm happy. It would be cool to win however. I've never won a contest like this before so it would be a cool accomplishment. If I win, I'll continue to be part of the community and help out as much as possible. I can't wait for the new game, always searching for new info on this forum. Let's bring it out!

EDIT: It says Canada however, I have family in Arizona, I'll be back and forth this year so no worries, I'm still eligible.

This post has been edited by Xoshua: 10 September 2009 - 06:56 PM

[Suirieko]

-.- I hate facebook. Do you really have to make people use facebook?

[ChromaticSky]

Facebook: Charlie Arnett
Twitter: Don't have an account

I think I should win because they say nice guys always finish last...and well it's always so true so it'd be nice to win something for a change. Also, it'll let me use the cash I was going to use to buy those games to buy them for my brother, who's having a rough time in life at the moment.

[Giga]

Twitter: Veritas21885 - I just joined twitter for this contest
Facebook: Brian Fields

For me FFIX was more then just a game, It was a way to cool down and escape. For a living I am a firefighter, and I find it a very rewarding and fufilling job. It also has a pretty nice schedule(MMO wise). I work for 3 days straight(live and the fire depot) then have 3-5 days off. And while The job is great , it has a side affect. I have seen some distubing things that will probbly follow me all my life. So anyway FFXI helped me just relax and temporarily live in that world and forget all the things that have happened at work. So FFXIV is naturally the next step for me,considering that FF 11 and 14 are the only MMo's that I have/will play/ed. Plus since I no longer play 11 I can't wait for 14.Anyway thats why I should win

This post has been edited by Giga: 16 September 2009 - 08:30 PM

[dallasdowdy]

Twitter: dallasdowdy
Facebook: Dallas Dowdy

FFXI was truly a magnificent and under-appreciated game that I feel really helped me grow as an individual and learn to socialize with friends (in-game and out-of-game) during my high-school years and a short while afterwards. I still find myself revisiting Vanadiel and being amazed at how much it changes each time I begin playing again. It's a real, tangible society and eco-system and it shows in its spirit, masterpiece and longevity. FFXIV has a lot to live up to. And so far, it's not looking to disappoint.

Boy, do I love Square Enix.

Shoutout to the Caitsith server, Bastok, Tarutaru and Bards!

[Cerulean Shaman]

Suirieko, on 10 September 2009 - 06:58 PM, said:

-.- I hate facebook. Do you really have to make people use facebook?

Not really, but we sure get a kick out of it.

[Apricoth]

Twitter: Apricoth
FaceBook: Anna Leitch

I absolutely adore the Final Fantasy world and would love to have a chance at either games - XIII or XIV. I do not consider myself a fan girl but I am getting damn near close to being one. I started in this world back 11 years ago on FF7. I had a period where I was not keeping track of it all - with that period of "sleep" I found myself joined again with Final Fantasy in the culmination of FFXI. I cannot bear to think of being apart from FFXIII and FFXIV - either would feed the need in the end. If I win for FFXIV I can entice my husband to join me in that promising world.

[sidion]

Twitter: sidion77 (someone stole my sidion name which I've been using for YEARS and I just signed up)
Facebook: Steve North

I'm from Canada so technically I'm not eligible. Yet I want to win this for a lucky eligible American neighbor (no one specifically in mind, I just love competing and would end up randomly giving it away). FFXI was really the first MMO I ever played and it still stands as the best. I had to leave it because of family concerns on the other side of the world but FFXIV has once more ignited that passion and excitement I once held for FFXI. I'm probably no more or less deserving than anyone else on these boards, I'm a nice guy, I run marathons for charity but let's face it at times I act like an ass and can be a **** to people as I'm sure others sometimes act. Anyway it's all good and we're all winners in my book. *HIGH FIVES EVERYONE*

[axtimus_prime]

Facebook: Michael Axt
Twitter: Axtimusprime

I honestly don't think I should win. I only registered for this site to enter the contest. That wouldn't be fair to the rest who have been posting for a while. Although now that I am registered I will probably frequent the forums a bit. I am pretty awesome though so maybe I should win.

[KrYzP-kLeAn]

Facebook: Kristopher Peterson
Twitter: KryzpKlean (lol yeh i know)

I have been playing Final Fantasy games since I was about seven. It started with Final Fantasy II and went downhill (uphill?) from there. I take great pride in my perfect games and try to show them off, but most of my friends could care less of all of my characters being max level with max stats and fully upgraded weapons/armor. I own every Final Fantasy made up to this point except XI and have perfect games in all of them except XII. Final Fantasy XIII is probably my favorite and I feel it received little respect compared to what it deserved. If I win I promise to contribute as much information as I can to this board and others so players can experience these great games as I have.

I'm a full time student majoring in Database Programming and honestly would love to move to Japan and work with Square Enix. I've been in school for 4 months now and currently have a 3.8 GPA (it's two classes for 5 weeks so i've actually completed 6 classes in 4 months)

I also work close to full-time as a line cook at an Italian restaurant owned by my parents. Been working there since I was about 11 and even though the money is nothing to die for it's nice to have freedom to create new foods and sell them to the public.

Also I despise Twitter but created it just for FFXIV Core. Yes, you're my only following.



246 words baby!

This post has been edited by KrYzP-kLeAn: 10 September 2009 - 09:39 PM

[foozlesprite]

Twitter: foozlesprite
Facebook: Kendal Griffiths

I work at a physically demanding job and come home feeling like a train wreck. But it's all worth it when I sit down and play an MMO with my fiance. I take pride in being a girl that plays MMOs, and I've always been in love with Final Fantasy. I would like to win a copy so I can play with my fiance after a long day of work, and put a smile back on my face!

[Dragonblade]

Twitter: KiriA500
Facebook: KiriA500

I should win because...uh... I think you're nice.

Jokes aside (you are nice though), I can't think of a reason why I should win. I plan on getting both games at launch, so I'm not too worried. It'd be rad to get a free copy of them, and to know I won a contest EVER, but I'm not counting too heavily on it. I'd rather someone who needs the money get the games, as they might have a harder time getting them than I do. I just like contests, so I entered, lol!

...but maybe this picture I made a few years ago will help my chances...?

[Suirieko]

Dragonblade, on 11 September 2009 - 06:09 AM, said:

Twitter: KiriA500
Facebook: KiriA500

I should win because...uh... I think you're nice.

Jokes aside (you are nice though), I can't think of a reason why I should win. I plan on getting both games at launch, so I'm not too worried. It'd be rad to get a free copy of them, and to know I won a contest EVER, but I'm not counting too heavily on it. I'd rather someone who needs the money get the games, as they might have a harder time getting them than I do. I just like contests, so I entered, lol!

...but maybe this picture I made a few years ago will help my chances...?

haha. That picture is awesome!

[Shadowcatt]

Spoiler Twitter = shadowcatt77
Facebook = Rob Weemhoff

Like many others, I'm sure, FFVII was my first foray into the Final Fantasy world. I got absolutely hooked. Since then I have played almost all of the numbered FF games (only one I haven't played is IV). My favorites are VI, IX, and X. I loved XII for the cutscenes and the overall art direction, but wasn't a fan of the license board. Nevertheless, I am a huge fan of Final Fantasy, mainly because I am always intrigued that they are able to make each game so similar to the series while still setting each game apart with various innovations. No two games are the same!

I have been looking forward to FFXIII since it was originally announced. Heck, I even bought a PS3 back in 2006 specifically for this game (when it was known to be PS3 only...). I was watching the E3 coverage on G4TV live when they announced FFXIV as well, and I think it's safe to say that I have been hooked ever since. I have been anxiously anticipating any droplet of information we can get, and I keep FFXIVCore.com at the top of my Favorites because I know I can turn to you for fast news reporting.

I like to think that I deserve to win either one or both of these games, but I'm sure that everyone else posting here is going to make the same argument. So, I am just going to beg: PICK ME - PLEEEEAAAASE!!!!!

[Bbfk]

Twitter→ Bobbyqw
Facebook→KyleMcRank (link)

Final Fantasy has always had a special place for me when it comes to games. I first started playing video games as a little kid back during the NES and Sega Genesis days when Duck Hunt, Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog were all the rage.

The first time I ever even saw an RPG was seeing a friend play Final Fantasy VII on his Playstation and at the time it totally blew my mind. Before then, I'd never seen "game" quite like it before.

Games to me back then were a very superficial experience, it was something that I turned on for an hour or two out of boredom, beat a few levels and move on.

Final Fantasy changed all that; it was the first time a game came across as, well, art to me. The story-line was engaging and deep, the characters were three-dimensional: I saw them shape, grow and evolve in front of my very eyes by story's end. After Aerith's death cut-scene, I was like "Whoa!" totally speechless.

I think a big reason Final Fantasy XI was such a huge hit among fans of the series was the fact that Square managed to bring the atmosphere of the single player RPG games into the online world. Being able to have that same type of intense experience with your friends gave FFXI the edge over your average MMO world.

So here we are, twelve years later after my first Final Fantasy experience and I'm still a huge fan. Final Fantasy XI was a dream come true for me, and while I no longer play the game, I am a strong supporter of what Square did with the game and what it meant to me.

With Final Fantasy XIII and XIV on the horizon the anticipation is almost too much! I am looking forward to their release and I know they will live up to my expectations. Winning the contest would be icing on the cake.

Thanks for reading!

This post has been edited by Bbfk: 12 September 2009 - 06:48 AM

[Ridir Ruaidhri]

Twitter: m53242008 (My name was stoooollleeennnn!!!)
Facebook: Right here!
Living in: The United States
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I've been playing FFXI since its start way back when and I've loved it since then... It was my first MMO and will always be my favorite. Nothing could ever really compare to it... Here and there I would try out newer MMO's but they just never had that same enjoyment. I'm not sure if it's because I just love the Final Fantasy universe or if it's because no game really ever hit the same cords for me as FFXI; but I always ended up returning to FFXI. I even play all of the Final Fantasy series games over and over just because I love them so much. (Right now I'm playing through FF9 xD)

I'm sure that I will enjoy years of play from this game as well and this will finally be the MMO that conquerors FFXI. I can't wait to once again join up with everyone and go out on epic adventures, fighting mobs, casting magic, and saving the day all over again.

I can't say anyone really "deserves" to win anything... But I would LOVE to win either prize. I'd love to add it to my collection of FF games. Final Fantasy has been such a big part of my life since the first game that it's almost funny to think about how many hours/years I've put into them all. Adding either to my collection would be just as awesome!

Think of it this way, your helping add yet another FF to a complete collection ;P

This post has been edited by Makkuro: 12 September 2009 - 08:29 AM

[Quixotic]

Spoiler
Facebook: Caryn Farvour
Twitter: LadyCarni


I’m also in Canada so I’m ineligible to win (but I’m an American citizen living in Canada so maybe there’s a chance for me!)

I don’t think I deserve to win this contest above any other person who’s vying for the prize. But I would like to win just the same so that I can continue enjoying all the pleasure Square has brought me since I started playing FF games back at IX.

Not only do I have a great appreciation of the Final Fantasy franchise, but I have become a fan of MMOs like I never would have guessed all those years ago; long before I woke up as a Hume on that fated day in Windurst on my 23rd birthday.

Even if I don’t win this contest (or find myself ineligible) I have every intention of joining the Eorzean fray when the game is released so that I can be a part of what I’m positive will be a brilliantly esthetic, social and forward-thinking video gaming experience!