Taking from the Danish fansite, that revealed a letter from Blizz:
Dear fansites,
The Diablo III beta is progressing fantastically, and we’re well-aware of the huge player demand to access the beta. With this in mind, we’re pleased to tell you we’ll be supplying you with an allocation of beta access slots very soon, which you can distribute to your readers through contests, giveaways and sweepstakes. Please feel free to share this exciting news with your communities.
You’ll begin to see US fansites offering beta access to their readers over the next few days. We’ll be contacting you next week with further details.
i'm sick and tired of trying to win these things.
i entered every competition & sweepstake there was, i liked,
followed on tweeter, made avatars and poured my heart on why
i believe i deserve a beta key more than everyone else (i don't)
and still didn't win.
been opt-in since day one, but i think they don't send keys to
people here in israel. none of my friends got selected, our
community forum has 1000+ users and none of them has been
selected either.
I couldn't be anymore ready :). I will certainly be entering all of these contests. And posting a whole ton on this site to increase my chances of winning one of the keys Diablofans is giving away lol.
It's getting kind of tiring jumping through all these loops! I just hope they announce regional betas sooner than later AND they're really big ones. The big kind that means I get a key. Otherwise they're not big. Not even close to tiny ò_ó
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Once upon a time… the end. Moral: Next time, try twice upon a time.
Even more will be sorely disappointed though ^.^;;
I mean, 200 keys winnable by semi-random posts seems like a big number, especially looking at the number of active previous posters. With the launch of this particular contest the board is gonna get flooded though, and with their plan of releasing 10 or so a day, your chances really don't get all THAT high.
Though granted they're a LOT higher now than with the opt-in system, please, don't get your hopes up too high =)
I also have been trying to get into the beta since day 1, but never got the chance to enjoy what others are. I understand that its all random selection and all, just would like a chance at enjoying one of the most impressive blizzards games being made.
I went and signed up for every one of those contests that I could today. I have signed up for every contest I come across since D3 beta was announced and I still haven't won a key yet either. I always see a lot of people complaining about how they haven't won a key, and how they feel entitled to one. It makes me laugh because it almost seems like they honestly believe they are the only person in the entire world that feels this way, where in reality, everyone feels the same way.
I really hope that I can get once of these keys. I know that there are all kinds of people dying to get in, and I dont' deserve one more than anyone else, but these fansite opportunities seem like the best so far.
Im just glad that they are giving beta keys out anymore. They probably dont need to. Also it helps traffic on the fan sites and gets people excited... So its a win win I think. As long as you get one.
It's interesting that Blizzard has decided to hand out more beta keys in this manner. It really seems as though it would be, in terms of fairness, better to just distribute them to those who have opted in. I suppose though that it could be argued the other way, that those truly dedicated fans get a way to put themselves out there and try their best to win a beta key through these sweepstakes.
I dont like it at all just for the way the fansites are doing it. Take for example Dfans, there is probly around a couple hundred of us that browse daily, and post. There are 450 keys. Those 450 keys should be going to those on dfans that have been here, keeping it alive, and that dont have beta access.
it should NOT be going to these people who just made accounts, 95% of these keys should be going to people who have been on these forums awhile. I hope the admins select regular users when giving out keys.
This is from someone who uses his friends acct for beta access whenever I want, someone who is not beta deprived.
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"...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me
shall be my brother..."
Your favorite fansites are currently buried under a mountain of beta keys, and they want to give them to you! If you’re looking to get into the beta and aren’t having any luck with your opt-in, check out these sites and giveaways for additional chances.
BlizzPlanet
BlizzPlanet - Love is in the Air http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-beta-key-giveaway-love-is-in-the-air
Post on the brand new BlizzPlanet forums in the sticky thread titled "Love is in the Air D3 Beta Key Giveaway" describing your love for Diablo. Winners will be contacted on the forum via private message.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 380
BlizzPlanet - Like on Facebook
Like the BlizzPlanet page on Facebook and email contests@blizzplanet.com to let them know using the subject "Facebook D3 Contest" with a link to your profile in the content of the email. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blizzplanet/120814624477
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Add to a G+ Circle
Add BlizzPlanet to a circle on Google Plus and email contests@blizzplanet.com to let them know using the subject "G+ D3 Contest" with a link to your profile in the content of the email. https://plus.google.com/b/109963700177207993670/
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Retweet and Win
Follow BlizzPlanet on Twitter and wait for them to tweet a message using the hashtag #D3LoveContest. Retweet that message and have a chance to win. https://twitter.com/#!/Blizzplanet winners - will be contacted by Direct Message on Twitter
Start Date: February 18
End Date: February 19
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Chat Lore trivia
Be the first person to answer a Diablo lore questions in the BlizzPlanet IRC chat room (correctly) and win a beta key. irc.esper.net #Diablo
Start Date: February 26 6:00 p.m. PST
End Date: February 26, as soon as all keys are distributed
Keys: 10
D3DB
D3DB – Visit and Win! http://d3db.com/contest/beta
Details: 400 Diablo III beta keys will be randomly awarded to registered users browsing the website during the contest period. The more frequently you visit the website, the better your chances of winning! An additional 50 beta keys will be granted to random, registered users who did not already win a key after the giveaway ends. To participate, register (or you use your existing ZAM/Wowhead account to sign in) and visit http://d3db.com/contest/beta to qualify your account by agreeing to the contest terms.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23, 11:59 p.m. PST
Keys: 400
D3Sanc
D3Sanc - Website Contest http://www.D3Sanc.com/contests/beta
Details: 100 keys per week for 4 weeks will be randomly awarded to registered forum users on D3sanc.com. A referral system will help registered users designate friends and acquaintances, and increase each other’s’ chance of winning.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: March 15
Keys: 400
D3Sanc - Facebook Contest http://www.facebook.com/D3Sanc
Details: 1 beta key given away per day at a random time on the D3Sanc Facebook page for 2 weeks. The first person to comment on the post for that day will win the key.
Start Date: Stay tuned to the D3sanc Facebook page for info.
End Date:
Keys: 14
D3Sanc - Twitter Contest http://twitter.com/D3Sanc
Details: 1 beta key given away per day at a random time on the D3Sanc Twitter for 2 weeks. The first person to reply to a giveaway tweet for that day will win the key.
Start Date: Stay tuned to the D3sanc Twitter feed for info.
End Date:
Keys: 14
DiabloFans http://www.diablofans.com/
DiabloFans - Constructive Post Contest
Details: Interact and create constructive posts on the DiabloFans forums following the posted requirements and have a chance to win a key.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: Approximate two week duration
Keys: 200
DiabloFans - Post Your Build
Details: Post a character build (from the official calculator) to a thread designated in the DiabloFans forum and have a chance to win!
Start Date: February 16
End Date:
Keys: 50
Force Strategy Gaming
Diablo III Beta Key Giveaway http://www.forcestrategygaming.com
Details: Sign up to win! Just fill out the form (first name, last name and email address) and you may be selected to win. 25 winners selected every day for 18 days, concluding with the launch of ForceStrategyGaming.com!
Start Date: February 16
End Date: March 5
Keys: 450
Reddit Diablo http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/psh0u/rdiablo_beta_key_give_away_450_keys/
Reddit - Build Your Own Snoo
Details: Submit a creative logo featuring the reddit alien “Snoo” to be used on the Diablo subreddit! Logos must feature the reddit alien Snoo, in any form he might take shape. Logos that are selected for use will award the creator a beta key. Get creative!
Start Date: February 16
End Date:
Keys: 25
Reddit - Diablo Jokes
Details: Tweet @redditdiablo with a clever joke using hashtag #DiabloJokes related to the Diablo universe. If you believe your joke needs an explanation, please provide one! Moderators will pick out the top 25 jokes based on wit and hilarity. (3 keys awarded per day)
Start Date: February 23
End Date: March 1
Keys: 25
Reddit - Operation IRC
Details: Join the Diablo reddit IRC room at the specified date and time to have a chance to win a key. Winners will be randomly chosen from the IRC user list, and keys will be given out two 3 hour spans each day for a week from 8:00 a.m. PST - 12:00 p.m. PST, and 7:00 p.m. PST - 10:00 p.m. PST. IRC chatroom: irc.esper.net #diablo
Start Date: February 20
Keys: 100
Reddit - Mighty Morphin Diablo Rangers!
Details: Join a live stream for a chance to win a key as a pre-determined list of possible events occur. Rules such as "When a treasure pygmy is killed, 10 keys are handed out randomly" and much more will exist. Note that you must be in the Diablo reddit IRC channel to receive a key.
Live stream located here: http://www.justin.tv/rdiablo (explicit language warning)
IRC chatroom: irc.esper.net #diablo
Start Date: February 18, 5:00 p.m. PST (subject to change)
Keys: 200
Reddit - +10% to Magicfind
Details: We will randomly award people in our community who sport some flair. Flair is easily obtained once you become a member.
Start Date: February 17
Keys: 100
We’ll be updating this list as giveaways end and new ones begin, so keep checking back!
Most of us true gamers have been in this position for multiple games. Entering multiple contests or sweepstakes for years trying to get into the beta for each and every game we enjoy. Many of you have even said that you have entered multiple ones so I'm sure people have felt the same way as you have. Going to their websites and entering when you weren't a regular there. These types of things are only good for the community and will just keep the game growing. Most of us that are really looking forward to the game will play it regardless of if we get a beta key or not. Those that are on the fence about buying or playing the game and get a beta key can easily be influenced to become lifers. Best of luck to everyone in the contest.
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i entered every competition & sweepstake there was, i liked,
followed on tweeter, made avatars and poured my heart on why
i believe i deserve a beta key more than everyone else (i don't)
and still didn't win.
been opt-in since day one, but i think they don't send keys to
people here in israel. none of my friends got selected, our
community forum has 1000+ users and none of them has been
selected either.
tough luck.
Moral: Next time, try twice upon a time.
I mean, 200 keys winnable by semi-random posts seems like a big number, especially looking at the number of active previous posters. With the launch of this particular contest the board is gonna get flooded though, and with their plan of releasing 10 or so a day, your chances really don't get all THAT high.
Though granted they're a LOT higher now than with the opt-in system, please, don't get your hopes up too high =)
Let the show begin
my body isnt ready, but my mind is ;P
Buying the annual pass does mean you get D3 any faster than anyone else does.
I really hope that I can get once of these keys. I know that there are all kinds of people dying to get in, and I dont' deserve one more than anyone else, but these fansite opportunities seem like the best so far.
Here's to hope!
What do you guys think?
it should NOT be going to these people who just made accounts, 95% of these keys should be going to people who have been on these forums awhile. I hope the admins select regular users when giving out keys.
This is from someone who uses his friends acct for beta access whenever I want, someone who is not beta deprived.
for he to-day that sheds his blood with me
shall be my brother..."
Your favorite fansites are currently buried under a mountain of beta keys, and they want to give them to you! If you’re looking to get into the beta and aren’t having any luck with your opt-in, check out these sites and giveaways for additional chances.
BlizzPlanet
BlizzPlanet - Love is in the Air
http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-beta-key-giveaway-love-is-in-the-air
Post on the brand new BlizzPlanet forums in the sticky thread titled "Love is in the Air D3 Beta Key Giveaway" describing your love for Diablo. Winners will be contacted on the forum via private message.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 380
BlizzPlanet - Like on Facebook
Like the BlizzPlanet page on Facebook and email contests@blizzplanet.com to let them know using the subject "Facebook D3 Contest" with a link to your profile in the content of the email. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blizzplanet/120814624477
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Add to a G+ Circle
Add BlizzPlanet to a circle on Google Plus and email contests@blizzplanet.com to let them know using the subject "G+ D3 Contest" with a link to your profile in the content of the email. https://plus.google.com/b/109963700177207993670/
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Retweet and Win
Follow BlizzPlanet on Twitter and wait for them to tweet a message using the hashtag #D3LoveContest. Retweet that message and have a chance to win. https://twitter.com/#!/Blizzplanet winners - will be contacted by Direct Message on Twitter
Start Date: February 18
End Date: February 19
Keys: 20
BlizzPlanet - Chat Lore trivia
Be the first person to answer a Diablo lore questions in the BlizzPlanet IRC chat room (correctly) and win a beta key. irc.esper.net #Diablo
Start Date: February 26 6:00 p.m. PST
End Date: February 26, as soon as all keys are distributed
Keys: 10
D3DB
D3DB – Visit and Win!
http://d3db.com/contest/beta
Details: 400 Diablo III beta keys will be randomly awarded to registered users browsing the website during the contest period. The more frequently you visit the website, the better your chances of winning! An additional 50 beta keys will be granted to random, registered users who did not already win a key after the giveaway ends. To participate, register (or you use your existing ZAM/Wowhead account to sign in) and visit http://d3db.com/contest/beta to qualify your account by agreeing to the contest terms.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: February 23, 11:59 p.m. PST
Keys: 400
D3Sanc
D3Sanc - Website Contest
http://www.D3Sanc.com/contests/beta
Details: 100 keys per week for 4 weeks will be randomly awarded to registered forum users on D3sanc.com. A referral system will help registered users designate friends and acquaintances, and increase each other’s’ chance of winning.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: March 15
Keys: 400
D3Sanc - Facebook Contest
http://www.facebook.com/D3Sanc
Details: 1 beta key given away per day at a random time on the D3Sanc Facebook page for 2 weeks. The first person to comment on the post for that day will win the key.
Start Date: Stay tuned to the D3sanc Facebook page for info.
End Date:
Keys: 14
D3Sanc - Twitter Contest
http://twitter.com/D3Sanc
Details: 1 beta key given away per day at a random time on the D3Sanc Twitter for 2 weeks. The first person to reply to a giveaway tweet for that day will win the key.
Start Date: Stay tuned to the D3sanc Twitter feed for info.
End Date:
Keys: 14
DiabloFans
http://www.diablofans.com/
DiabloFans - Constructive Post Contest
Details: Interact and create constructive posts on the DiabloFans forums following the posted requirements and have a chance to win a key.
Start Date: February 16
End Date: Approximate two week duration
Keys: 200
DiabloFans - Facebook and Twitter Quiz
http://www.facebook.com/TheChatGem?sk=wall
http://www.facebook.com/TheChatGem
Details: Follow the DiabloFans Facebook page and Twitter feed and be one of the first 5 people to correctly answer a question to win a key.
Start Date: February 16
End Date:
Keys: 200
DiabloFans - Post Your Build
Details: Post a character build (from the official calculator) to a thread designated in the DiabloFans forum and have a chance to win!
Start Date: February 16
End Date:
Keys: 50
Force Strategy Gaming
Diablo III Beta Key Giveaway
http://www.forcestrategygaming.com
Details: Sign up to win! Just fill out the form (first name, last name and email address) and you may be selected to win. 25 winners selected every day for 18 days, concluding with the launch of ForceStrategyGaming.com!
Start Date: February 16
End Date: March 5
Keys: 450
Reddit Diablo
http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/psh0u/rdiablo_beta_key_give_away_450_keys/
Reddit - Build Your Own Snoo
Details: Submit a creative logo featuring the reddit alien “Snoo” to be used on the Diablo subreddit! Logos must feature the reddit alien Snoo, in any form he might take shape. Logos that are selected for use will award the creator a beta key. Get creative!
Start Date: February 16
End Date:
Keys: 25
Reddit - Diablo Jokes
Details: Tweet @redditdiablo with a clever joke using hashtag #DiabloJokes related to the Diablo universe. If you believe your joke needs an explanation, please provide one! Moderators will pick out the top 25 jokes based on wit and hilarity. (3 keys awarded per day)
Start Date: February 23
End Date: March 1
Keys: 25
Reddit - Operation IRC
Details: Join the Diablo reddit IRC room at the specified date and time to have a chance to win a key. Winners will be randomly chosen from the IRC user list, and keys will be given out two 3 hour spans each day for a week from 8:00 a.m. PST - 12:00 p.m. PST, and 7:00 p.m. PST - 10:00 p.m. PST. IRC chatroom: irc.esper.net #diablo
Start Date: February 20
Keys: 100
Reddit - Mighty Morphin Diablo Rangers!
Details: Join a live stream for a chance to win a key as a pre-determined list of possible events occur. Rules such as "When a treasure pygmy is killed, 10 keys are handed out randomly" and much more will exist. Note that you must be in the Diablo reddit IRC channel to receive a key.
Live stream located here: http://www.justin.tv/rdiablo (explicit language warning)
IRC chatroom: irc.esper.net #diablo
Start Date: February 18, 5:00 p.m. PST (subject to change)
Keys: 200
Reddit - +10% to Magicfind
Details: We will randomly award people in our community who sport some flair. Flair is easily obtained once you become a member.
Start Date: February 17
Keys: 100
We’ll be updating this list as giveaways end and new ones begin, so keep checking back!
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