"For Completeness Sake": Win a Copy of 'CivIV: Complete' Signed by Sid Meier!

[Maniac]

Maniac, limericks are A,A,B,B,A

I know, but another requirement of limericks is that the A sentences have 8 or 9 syllables. The lengthier first sentence given by Dan made limericks impossible anyway, so I just made it a freeer rhyme.

[Felch]

Carry on then.

[brandonjm8]

Sorry, it doesn't make my life complete - I always need one more turn.

lol, i concur

[brandonjm8]

this game will never make my life complete, no game ever should, it should only and always be for entertainment purposes only. when my life is completed i'll be six feet under, lol.

[Larrin]

Civilization IV makes my life complete... Because it makes my Civilization collection complete!

[wodan11]

Civ makes my life complete, because I kept waiting for DanQ to answer my question, and then said "screw the contest" and went to play more Civ.

[DanQ]

Kool Idea Dan.

I hope you get some really creative responses.

Thanks, Ming.

Based on the response to date, that is already being realized!

Dan, two questions:
1) What is the criteria upon which the responses will be evaluated?

In general terms: on their creativity, and their constructiveness, as judged by myself.

2) What is the prospective audience? To wit: will the catch-phrase be used in marketing or something?

Another very good question, and anticipatory follow-up with it. The prospective audience is not only Civ series fans, but computer strategy gaming fans in general.

On the marketing front, only insofar as any statements online could be used in product promotion. I am certain that if Firaxis or publisher 2K Games were to use one or more of the responses to this contest, whether it won a copy of CivIV: Complete or not, that the poster would be credited (by their username presumably).

Civ makes my life complete, because I kept waiting for DanQ to answer my question, and then said "screw the contest" and went to play more Civ.

Pardon the delay in this reply, but it was a busy work week.

[wodan11]

Another very good question, and anticipatory follow-up with it. The prospective audience is not only Civ series fans, but computer strategy gaming fans in general.

On the marketing front, only insofar as any statements online could be used in product promotion. I am certain that if Firaxis or publisher 2K Games were to use one or more of the responses to this contest, whether it won a copy of CivIV: Complete or not, that the poster would be credited (by their username presumably).

Hmm. I'm not so worried about credit, though that of course would be nice (I'm sure whoever wins will share that feeling) and to some extent expected as good professional behavior and marketing relations to the fan base.

Primarily, the reason I think the questions are apt is because the audience and intended purpose will dictate what makes the best response. In that sense, you didn't really answer the question. Any further enlightenment you could share?

Pardon the delay in this reply, but it was a busy work week.

No worries mate... that's the story of my life as well. Thanks for taking my good hearted poke in the ribs as it was intended.

[snrjefe]

Civilization IV makes my life complete by bedtime.

[Roman]

Civilization IV makes my life complete by substituting for my sleep!

[PrinceBimz]

Civilization IV makes my life complete by...

giving me my own nation, in another world, to shape, create, shake and bake.

[iamakka]

Civilization IV makes my life complete
By whisking me away from my keyboard and my seat,
To an undiscovered globe for me to explore
To chart the mountains, rivers, plains, the oceans and the shore.

My hardy folk they settle, a mighty city found,
Workers irrigate and mine the land that doeth surround
This home of learning where my great philosophers decree
New concepts of science, building, faith, and literacy.

The Wonders of the World are built to show my peoples glory,
New cities founded, culture spread, my nation’s glorious story.
The resources and power of the land are brought to me,
Copper, Iron, Marble, Gems, Gold and Ivory

The rulers of other lands with jealous eyes espy,
The bounties of my nation and so each of them try
To share its wealth by means of trade and slick diplomacy,
Or seize my lands by force of arms and foulest treachery.

But through this constant struggle 'tis my nations star shall rise,
In this contest of peoples it is mine shall take the prize.
Mine shall be the legacy that stands the test of time,
And what is more, I'll do this in the medium of rhyme.

Civilization IV makes my life complete
By whisking me away from my keyboard and my seat.
And whenever my time in this paradise draws nigh
"Just one more turn!" rings out as my eternal cry.

[hardwood dreams]

Civilization IV makes my life complete,
By allowing one such as i to accomplish mighty feats.
A simple man who seeks to find,
a way to leave normality behind.
If only for a moments breath,
the heat of battle and science of death.
The road to greatness laid out in steps,
Sid Meiers creation, i probe its depths.
From the moment i wake i hear its call,
Judgement and prudence stops the fool.
For should this simple man abate,
What an emperor he would make.
But bills unpaid and money constricted,
would soon see this simple man evicted.
Thus it is that upon my rest,
is when i march and present my crest.

[DaveV]

Civilization IV makes my life complete by providing an environment where (in contrast to The Real World):

- planning is more important than luck
- the other guys' behavior is predictable
- winning is possible
- the rules are finite and comprehensible
- I'm rewarded for making good decisions
- I can reload and try again if I mess up

[gdijedi7]

Civilization IV makes my life complete by letting me back my words with nuclear weapons!

(Yeah, I know. Not creative. Fun though)