Comments on: Do you have what it takes to be the next Spam Queen?

By: Navirio

Navirio — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:28:01 +0000

hmm after reading this and the guardian post i may have my friend take down his evony help site lol i never played the game my self

By: Evony.com threats Bloggers: Don’t criticise our game or we’ll sue: MMOGrindHouse.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:03:25 +0000

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:11:14 +0000

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By: Thor

Thor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:46:20 +0000

They also pay bloggers to write good reviews. Here is the exact in-game email I got:

Calling All Writers and Publishers!

The exponential growth of Evony has been amazing to witness in such a short period of time, and we really believe we have the best community of gamers on the web. Since Evony went from beta to live in May 2009, millions of players just like you have joined the vast group of Evony players and discovered what makes Evony the fantastic success it has become.

Now, we’d like to hear your thoughts on the game and content, as well as the latest events and prizes.

Have you written a good review of Evony: Age I? Are you planning to publish a great article on the game? If you have published within the last 14 days or are planning on publishing articles or reviews on Evony: Age I at some point in the future – including specific articles on items or game play strategies – then read on!

Any player who writes a review or article, with a minimum of 400 words, (in your own words) and has it published will have the opportunity to receive a special bonus of 500 cents FREE! Articles will be reviewed by Evony staff and the writers of the best articles will receive the bonus!

Yes, blogs do qualify! Just make it good!

How to qualify:

1. Your account must have been created before the article was published.
2. You must be able to prove you wrote the article (put your lord name and server in the article, publish from the same email as your Evony account, send us the article before it is published, etc.)
3. Send the URL of the successful publication along with your lord name, server and login email to pr@evony.com. We’ll review your article, and if it’s excellent, we’ll be sending you a special “thank you” bonus of 500 cents for FREE in game!

Thanks and good luck!

Best Regards,

Evony Team

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:18:31 +0000

By the way, love the spam advert parody – genius!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:15:38 +0000

It’s a horrible fucking game. I got sick of seeing their damn adverts littered all over the internet, so just had to have a look (my lord). I suppose their brute force method approach worked in a way – but I wasn’t actually interested in the game, apart from the chance to see how awful it was.

Went to the site, was able to log in instantly after providing some fake details and started chatting to others who had just signed up. Everyone agreed the game was fucking awful – then, just as I was enjoying criticising the game, the site and their advertising – I was asked to PAY MONEY in order to send more messages via chat. Absolutely fucking ridiculous.

Fuck you and good day, my liege.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:33:47 +0000

I’m a game dev and i don’t spam, could i’ve a bonus review of my game here in gift for my honesty?
If yes please mail…

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Anybody here play Evil-vony? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:05:45 +0000

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By: Gee Whiz

Gee Whiz — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:46:58 +0000

@Eric, Ok I’ll rather not debate with someone who obviously shares the same views with Evil-vony staff. Sure cleavage sells but do you see sleazy victoria’ secret ads on Cartoon network? There’s this thing you call “Appropriate venue”. If you’re someone who can’t distinguish that, then it’s pointless explaining that to you.

Why so defensive anyway, do you happen to be associated with the evil-vony guys? I rest my case. I’m off blocking more useless evil-vony spam.

By: GM_Mogh

GM_Mogh — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:56:13 +0000

you must not have used the word “contradictory” if you have really understood all the issues we are bringing up, we are not actually attacking at their bobby ads as it would be sound like we are bunch of hypocrites, it’s after all just a parody, and what i meant of “opinion is contradictory” was simply being politically correct” and “as it seems you are too familiar” was more of sarcasm joke…but i don’t want to elaborate them furthur, anyway everything are cleared up!