All right.

Some idiocy of mine had been judged idiotic enough to deserve the gift of all of the Bullfrog games.

This is a highly generous decision, and I wish to thank the GOG staff for it. A lot.

HOWEVER, I happen to be a fan of Bullfrog games. Played them a lot on the Amiga. Bought them on GOG already. Not all, but those I intend to play and/or replay. So, this gift included enough games that I already have and enough games that I didn't intend to re/play, for me to decide that it was a waste, as the woah factor would be even more terrific on someone who had none of these, and wanted them all.

SO, instead of grabbing out of greed the titles I didn't buy yet, I am giving away the whole untouched bundle to people who :

1) Intend to keep the games for themselves and play them and not trade them.

2) Have none or almost none of these games (preferably none, but it may be difficult).

That is :

Dungeon Keeper
Dungeon Keeper 2

Theme Hospital

Syndicate

Populous
Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Populous: The Beginning

Magic Carpet

BUT, I want to give the bundle to people who are motivated, THUS a lot of work is expected, and THAT IS :

Each person interested has to write a short poem (either a haiku, OR a short poem in rhymes) for and about EACH ONE of these games series.

These are the harsh conditions, to enter the lottery for the entire bundle : the implict promise of NO later trade of them, NONE or ALMOST NONE already owned, and FIVE short little poems about these games.

Yes I am horrible.

But again, these are games for evil overlord brainwashing cybermafia genocidary mad gods wannabees, so, I'm quite in line with that. Be happy I'm not slapping you with a giant disembodied hand to make you work faster.

Now let's please move me to tears with your delicately crafted words.


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EDIT: THE GIVEAWAY IS OVER.

I fit this category perfectly because I have never played them nor have them and never traded here.

It is a good thing I own them all already because there is absolutely no way I am writing poems for you.

I am a cheap date and you have yet to even offer me that and you expect poetry? I don't think so.

fml... always wanted dk, dk2 but this is way outta my league in giveaway terms >.<

I wouldn't call it idiocy! It was hilarious! One of the very few that I actually downloaded and saved on my computer (see the attachment)

I'm not in because I own them all ;)

I'm out then. I've got Dungeon Keeper, Syndicate, Populous 2 (And in real life, Beginnings).

I'm out then because I own all of them except the Populous series, but +1 and good luck to the entrants!

Does is owning DK and DK2 disqualify me?

Having not really played these in the past (although I did pick up a boxed copy of Theme Hospital recently), I don't know if I'd be able to form very good poems, even with some research into the games. But, props to you for putting this giveaway together!

Thanks for the Contest, here are my poems

Ode to Magic Carpet

Oh mighty Magic Carpet please take me far away
The evil Rival Wizards are coming to make me pay
I burned down their castles and stole all their precious mana
What else was I to do, there's no better path to top head banana
Those wizards are so mad, they want to make me rue the day
All I can hope is, I have enough fireballs to have the final say


Ode to Theme Hospital

Doctor, Doctor give me the news
I saw nurses and doctors in twos
I've got a bad case of Bloaty Head?
Now, quick show me the nearest bed
I hope you have the equipment to use
If I don't get treated I'll blow a fuse


Ode to Syndicate

Cyborg agents around cities displayed
Kill and steal it is why you are paid
Do it quick take out all of our rivals
As I say if you care about your survivals
I've got big plans never you fret
World Domination will be mine yet


Ode to Populous

Populous, Populous, First God Game if ever there was
I hope in the day you enjoyed your share of buzz
Wasn't it old Peter Molyneux whom led your developments
He added all sorts of things letting one control the elements
Populous you are looking kind of old and dated
But never fear you spawned sequels it was so fated

Ode to Dungeon Keeper

Grinning evil overlord
Smirking half naked Succubus babes
My imps aren't earning their pay
I'll have to smack them one and all
Dungeon Keeping is such a thankless job

Heroes again tunnelling into my domain
Oh please don't miss any of my traps
I've got a rack awaiting your arrival out back
And if that’s not enough meet Mr. Horned Reaper
Poor stupid heroes don't have a chance

Nice idea. But I also already own all of the Bullfrog titles I intend to re/play.

@Chimerical: nice poems, by the way! :-)

Thanks Lifthrasil :)

First of all, thank you for this incredibly generous giveaway!

These games have been on my subconscious wishlist from the fateful day that I discovered their existence. I have not had the chance to play any of these games, save for Populous, and I would genuinely be grateful for the opportunity to experience what I missed out on in my formative years.

I am only familiar with many of these games from hearing other players gush about them, but nonetheless, I shall attempt to write a haiku about each and every one of them. I should also warn any potential readers of the doggerel that shall follow, owing to the fact that I do not remember exactly how to write a haiku.

Enough rambling; here we go!

Evil never rests.
Within this dank dungeon,
Good will never reign.

Arise, minions!
Quench your thirst for blood once more,
Obliterate them!

A small hospital,
Plagued by eldritch diseases.
The world has gone mad.

A corporate world,
Where greed and war rage rampant.
Future or present?

The Gods are not dead.
They reside in all of us.
Choose good, or evil.

Zeus sits on his throne.
Indomitable, you climb,
The mountain of Gods.

In the beginning,
A shaman conquered the world.
A new God is born.

This is a story,
Weaved from awe and mystery,
Of soaring carpets.

in for:
Bullfrog games.

1) Intend to keep the games for myself and play them and not trade them.
2) Have none of these games.

5 haiku/short poems:

Dungeon Keeper
Dungeon Keeper 2-

Cold Dungeon Keeper
Good shall fall before my hand
your death i shall plot

Theme Hospital-

enter for healing
Winter disrupts human health
not all will leave well

Syndicate-

Future Summer sets
Power from electronics
before me all fail

Populous
Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Populous: The Beginning -

godhood beckons me
there will be no calm Autumn
i shape the future

Magic Carpet -

Mountains part for me
flying freedom in the skies
i will have many spells


thanks for a giveaway Telika!
+1

Don't have any of these games, so I will try my luck. Thanks for this giveaway. +1

Will edit my post later with my haiku. :D

edit:
Dungeon Keeper
Dungeon Keeper 2-
Underworld is dark
Being evil, is that all?
Heroes, heroes, come!
Theme Hospital-
Feeling bad and sick?
Need a doctor, proper care?
Everything is there
Syndicate-
Four cyborg agents
Twisted cities of future
You are a master
Populous
Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Populous: The Beginning -
Hard to be a god
Earthquakes, volcanos and swamps
Miracles are fun
Magic Carpet -
Flying is my dream
Magic, Dragons, lots of spells
Only using rug

Aaargh, my head hurts, almost exploded, you are really horrible person Telika. :P :D
Uff, I made all my haiku, hope they're not that bad. :D Thanks again for this giveaway.