“You’re called to action once again, to use your wits and strength, to compete for the ultimate prize. Your weapons? They seem to be but a musty tome and quill, but know that their power is far stronger than the armies of the Scourge, far craftier than the zerg Swarm, and far mightier than any demon from the Burning Hells. Ready your tools, scribe, and prepare for combat with the inky beast called fiction!”
PRIZE: Who wins will get to visit Blizzards headquarters, in California. But this isn’t for US residents only, but anyone can write a short story for Blizzard that will be checked by “Blizzard’s very own writers and masters of lore” Sounds like fun!
Outline:
- story length should be from 2,500- to 7,500-words
- must be written in English
- set in Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo
- due date: August 23, 2010
Prizes in detail:
A. First Place. One (1) qualified entrant will be judged to be the winner of the contest, and will receive one a prize package consisting of a trip to Blizzard headquarters in Southern California that includes round trip coach air fare, two nights lodging, and a meal with Blizzard employees with an estimated value of $1,000.00; and the winner’s choice of one of the following prizes: A Frostmourne™ sword, with an approximate retail value of $429.00; or a Diablo® “OVERTHROWN” barbarian diorama, with an approximate retail value of $299.99.
B. Runner Up Winners. Seven (7) qualified entrants will be judged to be runner-ups of the contest, and will receive prize packages consisting of one (1) Diablo® Archive, Warcraft® Archive, StarCraft ® Archive, and the Warcraft: War of the Ancients Archive, each signed by Chris Metzen, cover artists, and the Blizzard writing staff, with an approximate retail value of $65.85.
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