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Set in early 20th century Europe, Paradox Interactive's PC adaption of
Diplomacy brings the power struggles of seven mighty nations to life like
never before. Pre-order your own copy now through the Paradox web shop and you might find yourself on the next flight to Stockholm to visit the Paradox development team or become the owner of an authentic WWI German pickelhaube or Lion-head sabre. Diplomacy will be shipping to stores on Oct 4, 2005.

Pre-order competition

To pre-order go to http://www.paradoxshop.com/

1st prize:
Often wondered what the guys in the Paradox team are like and what hides
behind the walls of Hitech building in Stockholm? Paradox will give one
winner the chance to fly over on a round trip to Stockholm where you will
spend Friday afternoon and evening partying with the Paradox team! Saturday
can be spent exploring the beautiful city of Stockholm and everything it has
to offer. Paradox will cover your flights, two hotel nights and your
expenses on Friday. All other expenses should be covered by the winner.
Terms and conditions apply.

2nd prize:
Authentic German WW1 Officer's Pickelhaube
Black leather body and peaks, with brass edging to the peak, to the
front is a gilt Prussian line eagel, the spike and base are secured by
star headed bolts, it retains both officer two part cockades, and its
brass chin-scales, the inside of the peaks are lined with green leather,
and it has its leather and silk liner.
Terms and conditions apply
pickelhaube.jpg


3rd prize:
Authentic Imperial German Lions-head sword + scabbard.
Gilt stirrup hilt with a well modelled lions-head pommel with red glass
eyes, the cross-guard has shield shaped langets the front with crossed
lances and the reverse with a shield, the plain blade is 31.5 inches
(800 mm) in length.
Terms and conditions apply
Lion_saber.JPG


Extra bonus prizes:
10 Paradox Interactive medals, exclusively produced for the launch of
Diplomacy.

Competition Rules: Every Diplomacy copy ordered during the pre-order
campaign is counted as one entry. You are automatically entered in the
competition through your order. Only copies bought during the official
Diplomacy pre-order campaign are counted as entries in the competition.
Competition ends Oct 3, 2005. Winners will be announced by Oct 10, 2005.

Terms and conditions: Paradox employees and their family members are not
eligable to enter the competition. Competition rules apply.
Paradox reserves the right to choose flights, dates and hotel. 1st price
has a value of up to $1.500 and ends May 2006. 2nd price has a value of
$1.225 and 3rd price $440. Any winner tax on prizes should be covered by the
winner.
 
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Wow, a month to go for release and a genuine competition, jeez, must be dreaming... :D
 
czar1111 said:
Ordered!

*Runs to letterbox to wait* :D

If you win the helmet, you will be required to post a picture of you wearing it. Then we can compare you to Max.

As for me, at times my smiley already wears a pickelhaube.

-[:^)
 
I am hoping that Beta testers are not excluded from this.....
 
Hmm... That sword will be illegal in the Netherlands...
 
now, if only I had a credit card :(

Ayeshteni
 
If I win that helmet, I shall challenge all to a head-butting match.
 
I have to confess that I really still don't have a good sense for what the game can do and what it can't.

I was hoping to find out more here but information has been almost non-existant. I will probably buy it anyway since it can always be thrown in the garbage if it doesn't do what I want but ...

Let me make an appeal for input again? [YES!! i know the answer to some of the queestions .. they are there to show how absurd it is that we don't have answers to the other ones]

1) Is the game designed to allow a player to play solo against 6 computer opponents? [Lets assume a BIG yes on this]

2) Does the game keep any type of rating system and stats to track your progress across many games?

3) What format do negotiations take with the computer .. what is really possible/not pssible?

4) Do the personalities remember you from game tto game or is it as if they have met you for the first time in the game?

5) Does the game allow for multiple layers to play each other? If so, can one of the players act as the "server" or is it just a central service offered by paradox? If itss a service then is there a monthly cost or a cost per game?

6) When playing against other players is their a way to keep players statistics across many games? Is there a database of players and a way for them to keep a profile and info about them so other can see it?

7) How do non-computer players communicate? is there the equivalent of email? will there be a message board?

8) Will there be a service for randomly putting peopleinto a game against one another?

9) Are there any "mode of play" options in the game. for instance, a fog of war options where moves are not checked for accuracy or even if possible?

10) How would the game work in a face to face environment? where some of the players are real and some are AIs but only one PC is being used?

I could go on and on....

It would be nice to get an idea of what the game can do. All I can get from reading the available stuff is hints but nothing concrete....
 
Well somebody is going to ask at some point, so I may as well clear it up now..
Does the first prize winner get to meet Susana? :D
 
Strategist said:
Hmm... That sword will be illegal in the Netherlands...


Some swords are allowed, I believe, though I'm not sure what exactly is/isn't allowed ( a friend of mine bought a sword a couple years back, he *said* it was legal, anyway)
 
Ayeshteni said:
now, if only I had a credit card :(

Ayeshteni

I feel your pain and share it. :(
 
Man, this is so awesome! :cool:

Though the grand prize is a little odd for me. Just what will this 'partying' comprise of? I'm getting this weird vision of being at a party where I don't know anyone but everyone knows everyone else, so they all talk to each other while I sit in my little corner, alone. Except that the people will be Paradox employees.

But the other prizes are much more concrete, and I can readily appreciate how great they are.
 
anonymous4401 said:
Man, this is so awesome! :cool:

I'm getting this weird vision of being at a party where I don't know anyone but everyone knows everyone else, so they all talk to each other while I sit in my little corner, alone.

Hi Anonymous,

Not to worry, we are all very social (incredibly social if you measure in computer geek terms). Just ask the people that have already been here to visit us. :p We look forward to welcome one of you to Stockholm!

Regards
Susana
 
Susana said:
... Just ask the people that have already been here to visit us. :p We look forward to welcome one of you to Stockholm!

Regards
Susana

Dear BiB,
After some consideration I would like to change my handle...

I believe the name "one of you" has not yet been taken? ;)

I WIN! :D


BTW - for those worried about the Sword.
Most countries will allow the import of such items with prior permission.
That simply involves filling in a form or two and proving you are not a nutcase :wacko: (so don't mention Off Topic! ;) )