Mysterious Countdown

[UntamedLoli]

First off, we want to congratulate you for making it this far. We realize that Starcraft 2 has been a long time coming and we want to thank you for your patience. From the first release of Starcraft on April 1, 1996 until Starcraft 2's formal announcement on May 19, 2007, many of you have been waiting patiently. We're glad to say that the wait for a select few of you is over. As of 10:00 p.m. (PST) March 31, 2009, Fan Site Program sites will begin the first stage of registering for Starcraft 2 beta keys. Official registration for the Starcraft 2 beta has not yet begun, nor has a date been set, but we would like to extend an opportunity to select fansite participants to submit an application from which we will select a number of participants for the Starcraft 2 beta testing. The following fansites have been approved to participate in this first wave of early application submission:

StarCraft.org
StarCraft2Forum.org
SCLegacy.com
StarcraftZone.com


Please submit a short application (300 words or less) telling us why you should be selected to participate in the upcoming Starcraft 2 beta. Please be aware that applications longer than 300 words will not be reviewed. One entry per person. The applications will be judged and the winners decided by the staff of the sites listed above. Applications must be received by 10:00 p.m. (PST) April 1, 2009. Entries received after this period will not be considered. You should submit your application to sc2beta@gmail.com. We look forward to reviewing your entries, and will notify receipt of your submission via e-mail. Happy Birthday, StarCraft!

[Maglok]

Anti climax.

[Legion]

wtf was that?

isn't there like a law or SOMETHING against stupid countdowns, cuz there should be.

fuck that.

[Lavarinth]

So the answer is those sites will not be accepting a 300 word or less application into the beta.

[dreamerhorwitz]

A countdown just to tell us about a beta?

Fandom E-drama makes more sense then this!

[Lavarinth]

A countdown just to tell us about a beta?

Fandom E-drama makes more sense then this!

I heard people at SCL aren't taking it too well at all.

[RazorclawX]

If that's what it was, I think we should be PROUD we weren't a part of it.

In fact, I would be thoroughly insulted if I were asked to participate in such a thing.

[Lavarinth]

If that's what it was, I think we should be PROUD we weren't a part of it.

In fact, I would be thoroughly insulted if I were asked to participate in such a thing.

.. Quoted..

[UntamedLoli]

I don't think I've seen anyone with a positive reaction to it yet, PR disaster.

[Meta]

Congratulations on submitting for the Starcraft 2 FSP beta registration! This e-mail is confirmation that your submission has been received and is valid. Unfortunately, in true April Fool's Day tradition, you have been duped! APRIL FOOLS! Despair not, it's not as bad as it seems!

We have no beta keys to distribute at the moment but, as promised, all users who submitted for today's registration will be eligible for a fansite beta key drawing when the real beta begins. No other users will be eligible for this drawing - only those who participated in today's event. So a gigantic "HAHA!" to all of those who thought this wasn't for real because they are the ones who really got fooled. We really are going to give away beta keys!

We hope you enjoyed your 24 hours of suspense and we hope you have found a laugh and perhaps some excitement today as we surely have. We look forward to the Starcraft 2 beta just as much as you do, and we hope you'll stay tuned for when the actual beta is released, as we will be hosting additional contests and drawings for beta keys.

Again, all users who have submitted an e-mail to sc2beta@gmail.com prior to 10:00 p.m. (PST) are eligible for a Starcraft 2 Beta Key drawing from the participating fansites. Users will be identified by their e-mail submissions, so please make sure your e-mail remains valid so you can be contacted.

Thank you for your participation! And Happy Birthday StarCraft! Oh, by the way, we baked a cake. Enjoy a slice, won't you?

lol, people were actually expecting something on a deadline that ends on April 1st. -_-

[Lavarinth]

Ended March 31st to me. So suck on that.

[WedgeAntilles]

Does anyone think it odd that of the 4 fansites that could participate in the first beta key drawing, 2 of them are not working?

[chris]

This countdown in a nutshell:

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If that's what it was, I think we should be PROUD we weren't a part of it.

In fact, I would be thoroughly insulted if I were asked to participate in such a thing.

absolutely.