I want to participate in the contest too...

[Alithlina]

Well, first of all I'm sorry if my grammar is off, but english is not my primary language. My question is, since we don't have servers for Brasil, Latin America, Oceania, etc, why do a contest (Cartographer one) that is giving away a DIGITAL CONTENT is being restricted to USA or CANADA only ?.

Do we, "the not NA crowd", as paying customers are second class subs because the country we live in?

[Etiken]

Every single country in the world has their own contest rules. Whether it be baed on a contest that is judged or a contest that is based on chance, such as gambling.

It comes down to a simple thing, Square Enix obeys international laws or they would face a penalty. It has nothing to do with you being "second class", you aren't that special.

I feel for you, I truly do. It's a shame that some countries are not able to participate in events. However it is totally out of SE control and has everything to do with the country you live in and the laws that restrict you from participating in such events.

If you don't like it you only have a few options.
#1 - Petition to the appropriate government officials/department in charge of these restrictions and start a movement to overturn such laws.
#2 - Move to another country


I just thought of something else and I wonder if this may have any affect on things. I am not a lawyer so I really don't know but it's just a thought.
I wonder if the fact that we pay a subscription has anything to do with it. Only people with an account can participate in these things, correct? Hosting a contest where people have to pay to enter may most definitely be against some countries laws. The reason SE can get away with it in some areas is because we aren't winning anything with monetary value. Iunno, just a thought.

[Altera]

Yeah every country has their own set of rules, and Square Enix just either have to abide by them, or face charges/lawsuits

[Shadowsun]

Servers are in Quebec
Quebec residents may not participate

ffffffffffff

[Niqote]

The thing is:
We were all able to participate in the ring design contest. However only a few countries in EU were able to participate in the hair design contest (Which means everyone else in the EU category such as Oceania could not participate).

Because of the lack of consistency, not to mention it is ''in game items only'' (so naturally it will be compared to other MMOs contests) I can understand why people become perplexed and saddened.

[Fevelle]

Every single country in the world has their own contest rules. Whether it be baed on a contest that is judged or a contest that is based on chance, such as gambling.

It comes down to a simple thing, Square Enix obeys international laws or they would face a penalty. It has nothing to do with you being "second class", you aren't that special.

So you're saying this contest is only avaiable to USA and Canada players because of NA rules? Guess I will never put my greedy roe hands on that Ahriman Choker then...

[Chiramu]

It's not on the JP lodestone either OP, don't worry the EU and JP clients miss out on this contest.

[Noxifer]

So you're saying this contest is only avaiable to USA and Canada players because of NA rules? Guess I will never put my greedy roe hands on that Ahriman Choker then...

Until they set that choker as a prize in another contest where you can participate =)

I'm an EU player, and won a Mandragora Choker (for my lala alt) in the 2014 Little Ladies' Day screenshot competition. I've seen that choker in other contests too, just like I've seen the Bluebird Earring in more than one competition as well. Chances are the same will happen with the Ahriman Choker ^^

(But I agree that it's annoying how some contests are limited to certain areas, when they all give out in-game prizes only. Those that give out more than just in-game items, on the other hand, I can understand if they might be iffy in the eyes of the law in some areas. I would love it if a community rep could give us an answer as to why this is. I mean, there's got to be something else they have to take into consideration rather than the prizes offered, but I'll be damned if I can figure out what ;_; )

[Selli]

Servers are in Quebec
Quebec residents may not participate

ffffffffffff

I've seen this on quite a few other games as well. I dunno what y'all do in Quebec, but MMORPGs fear you guys. XD

[BunnyChain]

Well, I hope there will be something nice for EU at least. As of right now we're 3 contests behind NA (19 for NA - 16 for EU).

EU is 2nd class, you're 3rd class, OP. ;c

Every single country in the world has their own contest rules. Whether it be baed on a contest that is judged or a contest that is based on chance, such as gambling.

It comes down to a simple thing, Square Enix obeys international laws or they would face a penalty. It has nothing to do with you being "second class", you aren't that special.

Which law is that exactly?