Holiday Promotion 2019

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The holiday season has arrived in the Star Citizen universe, bringing festive cheer and special promotions to celebrate with the community. Cloud Imperium Games unveiled several exciting initiatives to mark the occasion and spread joy across the galaxy.

Holiday Screenshot Contest

Citizens were invited to capture the spirit of the season by participating in the 2019 Screenshot Contest. Players were encouraged to set up festive scenes using new in-game holiday items introduced in Alpha 3.8 and snap creative screenshots showcasing seasonal celebrations with friends in the 'verse.

Fabulous prizes were on offer for the top entries, including:

  • 1st Place: ARGO MOLE in-game ship with LTI
  • 2nd Place: RSI Mantis in-game ship with LTI
  • 3rd Place: AEGIS Avenger Titan in-game ship with LTI

This contest provided an opportunity for the community to flex their creative muscles and capture the magic of the holidays in Star Citizen's expansive universe.

Holiday Greetings Card Contest

For those preferring artistic pursuits, the Holiday Greetings Card Contest allowed citizens to design Star Citizen or Squadron 42 themed holiday cards. Participants could use digital tools or traditional art supplies to craft unique seasonal greetings.

The top designs were eligible to win the following prizes:

  • 1st Place: Drake Caterpillar game package with LTI
  • 2nd Place: MISC Freelancer MAX game package with LTI
  • 3rd Place: Drake Cutlass Black game package with LTI

This contest encouraged the community to tap into their creativity and spread festive cheer through custom Star Citizen holiday cards.

Festive In-Game Additions

To bring the holiday spirit directly into the game world, CIG added special seasonal elements to major hubs across the Stanton system in Alpha 3.8. Players could discover hidden gifts and holiday-themed items to decorate their ships or sell for profit at commodity kiosks. This created a festive atmosphere for players to enjoy while exploring the 'verse.

Holiday Gift Ships

A selection of ships were made available as special holiday offerings, perfect as gifts for friends and family or as personal treats. These limited-time deals provided opportunities for citizens to expand their fleets with popular vessels at promotional prices during the season.

Seasonal Merchandise

For those looking to show their Star Citizen spirit in the real world, the RSI store offered holiday-themed merchandise like beanies and SOCS socks to keep fans cozy during the winter months. These items allowed the community to represent their passion for the game beyond the digital realm.

The 2019 holiday promotion succeeded in bringing festive cheer to all corners of the Star Citizen community. From in-game events to creative contests and special deals, there were many ways for citizens to celebrate the season in style. As Alpha 3.8 rolled out new content, the holiday additions provided extra excitement for players to experience during this special time of year in the 'verse.

The Festive 30K Miracle

Captain Jolene of the 30K.fun Star Citizen org was determined to spread holiday cheer across the Stanton system, despite the ever-present threat of server crashes. She had heard about the exciting Holiday Screenshot Contest and was eager to participate with her crew.

"Alright, team," she announced over the comms, "we're going to create the most festive screenshot the 'verse has ever seen! And if we get a 30K error, we'll just laugh it off and try again!"

The crew of misfits and jokesters that made up the Star Citizen Referral Code Club cheered in response. They had all joined using the org's special code, drawn in by the promise of fun and camaraderie in the face of alpha bugs.

As they prepared their ships with holiday decorations, one of the newer members asked, "Hey, what code to use for my friend who wants to join?"

"Just tell them about the Star Citizen Referral Code Club," Jolene replied with a wink. "They'll figure it out!"

The fleet of festively adorned ships took off from Port Olisar, twinkling with lights and tinsel. They were headed to Hurston to capture the perfect holiday scene when suddenly, the dreaded 30K error struck.

Instead of getting frustrated, the crew burst into laughter. "Well, folks," Jolene chuckled, "looks like we're having our own little 30K holiday miracle!"

As they regrouped and prepared to try again, word spread about the jolly RSI Referral Code Club that couldn't be deterred by server crashes. More players flocked to join their ranks, drawn by the infectious positivity.

In the end, while they may not have won the screenshot contest, the 30K.fun org had gained something far more valuable – a community of players who knew how to find joy in even the buggiest of situations.

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