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[Sinned]

Hello again,

So we had 80+ sign ups! Nice to see such interest in the game.

And the winners are:

Koja
AussieGuy
wilsonns
cerapa
Domenique
Light forger
Praecordia
quinnr
Sirus
Hanzoku

I'll send you all a PM with your key and a link where you can download the game. (It can take a while before it arrives, give it a bit of time.)

If you have any problems, try posting in the bay12 thread or on the Starfarer forums.

So congrats everyone that won and enjoy the game. Be sure to let us all know if you like it!

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Hello everyone,

Time again for another Starfarer giveaway!

You might of seen the topic we have going showing up more lately. There is a reason for that.

Why? Well at the time there was an alpha build out, showing off the combat engine, missions and a bit more. Today, ship customization and sandbox gameplay shows up. Still more, more  to come, but lots of new features already! So it's time for another giveaway. To celebrate, I'm giving away 5 keys.

Make that 10 keys, Alexm (the developer) just added 5 keys! Thank you!

There are a few links you might want to check out if you are new to the game or somewhat have neglected your duties as a gamer . Well to just to get you started, what is this game,

What is Starfarer?
Starfarer is a single-player sandbox style space role-playing game with strategic elements.  That’s quite a mouthful, though, so here’s what it boils down to – fly around with your highly customizable fleet, explore, build stuff, blow stuff up, advance your character.  The goal is to give you lots of meaningful choices in a malleable world.

Be sure to checkout the preview at diygamer, they got a preview of one of the latest builds. Movies, screens and the works http://www.diygamer.com/2012/02/starfarer-preview/
(I know there are some TotalBiscuit fans out there, so ... if you missed it, here is a link to that (!older build!) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWno9UISZaU )

Further more start off at the website, I can post image after video, : www.fractalsoftworks.com/faq The rest of the FAQ will help.

In the meantime people have already been creating mods and that means a community is taking shape at http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/

As I mentioned, we got our own thread here : http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76383.0
Alexm also popups here now and then to answer questions. Be sure to remind him he shouldn't be ... and get back to finishing the game

Though I promised last time I would make this a bit more elaborate, I can't, time is still short. This entire becoming a dad thing is still playing tricks on me - so I'm gonna be running this the same way as before. Boring /random.org style!

So please sign up with you (forum)name, add spoilers to any comments you wish make. Just so that it's easier for me to keep track of signups. This saturday evening (18-2 CET) I'll be rolling /random.org and announcing the winners. Goodluck everyone!

...and here it comes. Ah darn, sad but true,
[..Escaped lunatics / Accounts made after this post..]
..can't apply. I'm sorry real/new lunatics. I'm a lurker myself. But some people will create numerous fake accounts to increase their chances. Great seeing such interest in the game, but it still ruins the idea behind this giveaway. So keep posting, stay active and your time will come. 

Thank you again Alexm for adding 5 keys!

Update: Need more info? Checkout the new blog about .5a : http://fractalsoftworks.com/2012/02/14/starfarer-0-5a-preview-release/

[Carcanken]

Count me in

[SeaBee]

(I own this, so this isn't an entry or anything.)

It's a great and challenging game, with fantastic sounds, visuals, and cool (easy to learn, hard to master) mechanics throughout. Just as important, the developer (Alexm) is utterly awesome: responsive, open to suggestions, honest, and a damn fine programmer.

It's so awesome that you and Alexm are doing a giveaway, I just had to post and encourage everyone to give it a look.

Do you like Mount & Blade? Imagine that, but in 2D and in space. Yes, it's that awesome. Same type of sandbox -- start small, fight other small ships/fleets, build a fleet that fits your style (quantity vs quality), train up your crew, board and capture enemy ships ... even in alpha it's good, fun, and feels remarkably polished for where it is development-wise.

You can even customize your ship's fittings now.

So, yes, this 0.5a release is a tremendous improvement over the old alpha. So much more to do. I cannot wait to see where we are in an other few months. Good luck to everyone that's entering, and thanks again to Sinned and Alexm for giving away TEN COPIES. This kind of generosity blows me away.

[dennislp3]

I would love a chance at this!

[Vherid]

Yes please

[JanusTwoface]

Count me in please

[a1s]

A1s, is my name, and you can count me in.

[lemon10]

Yo yo yo.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm in as lemon10.

[Frumple]

Not signing up! I actually won one of the copies last time we did a starfarer giveaway, so yeah.

Just chiming in to say awesome for running another one, and good luck to all. The new mode is absolutely delicious.

[Qmarx]

I've heard about it in passing, and would love to try it.

[jashman]

Totally in.

[Karlito]

Hey this looks really neat, I'd love a chance at a key.

[Yodamaster]

Applying!

[Trevasaurus]

Count me in for this, its looking fantastic!

[icepick37]

I already have it.    So I support this. It's an awesome freaking game. New game mode is really compelling.