Vindictus Elections Event

November 3rd, 2010 ~ November 24th, 2010

Original Event Notice
Greetings Mercenaries-

Yesterday, many of us voted for various issues and officials in the Mid-Term Elections. Regardless of whether our candidates won or lost, we all should feel proud to have the opportunity to voice our opinions on major social issues.

Although the Election Season has ended here in the United States, it’s just getting started in Vindictus!

Throughout November, three of our favorite NPCs will be running for the position of Mayor of Colhen and it’s up to you, the players, to decide who wins. Gallagher, Reilly and Ferghus each believe that they are the best candidate for the job, but come November 24 only one will become Colhen’s new Mayor.

Here is some information about all of the fun events planned for the Vindictus Election Season:

Campaign Poster Contest
No candidate can succeed without good propaganda. The call has gone out to the most artistic mercenaries to create campaign posters for their favorite candidate.

Create a campaign poster for your candidate of choice and you could win NX 50,000!

Submissions will be accepted until Monday, November 15, 2010. On Wednesday, November 17, three winners will be announced (one for each candidate).

The winners will each receive NX 50,000 plus have their posters appear on the voting poll here at Vindictus.com as well as on our facebook page!

Additionally, 2 runners-up per candidate will receive NX 10,000 each!

You can submit your poster by clicking HERE.

To view the Official Rules for the contest, click HERE.

Candidate Speeches and Debate
What will the candidates do for you? Find out by reading their campaign speeches and debate on the official website.

Read Gallagher’s speech beginning Wednesday November 3 at 5:00 PM (Pacific)

Read Ferghus’s speech beginning Thursday November 4 at 5:00 PM (Pacific)

Read Reilly’s speech beginning Friday November 5 at 5:00 PM (Pacific)

Read the debate moderated by the Strange Traveller beginning Tuesday November 9 at 5:00 PM (Pacific)

Vote for the Mayor
Beginning on Wednesday November 17, vote for your favorite candidate by using the Poll on the official website.

Inauguration Day
The winner of the Vindictus Elections will be announced in-game on Wednesday November 24 at 12:00 PM Pacific (3:00 PM Eastern).

Be sure to be in the game at this time to find out if the winning candidate keeps his promise!

We hope you enjoy the events of the Vindictus Election Season. Exercise your right to vote!

-the Vindictus Team-

Campaign Speeches
Below is a list of all the campaign speeches from each candidate.

Gallagher's Campaign Speech
You can see the original post here.

Greetings Mercenaries-

With the Election Season upon us in Vindictus, it's time for our first candidate to try to win your votes. So, without further ado, we present Gallagher's speech:


 * "This speech is just a formality. I already know I’m going to win. Why? ‘Cause all you suckers in the audience are going to vote for me, got it? And here’s why: Everybody in Colhen knows I’m a genius mastermind when it comes to making money.


 * My plans are foolproof. As mayor, I’ll take all of Colhen’s resources and invest them into a gambling house or dungeon mining operation or something of that sort and I’ll be rich!


 * And of course, when I’m swimming in gold, I’ll share the wealth with the rest of you.


 * So if you know what’s good for you, you’ll vote for me."

Does Gallagher have what it takes to be the Mayor of Colhen? That's up to you to decide when the polls open on November 17.

In the meantime, be sure to get caught up on all the events during our Vindictus Elections Season, including the Campaign Poster Contest. You can read about all of it HERE.

Exercise your right to vote!

-the Vindictus Team-

Ferghus's Campaign Speech
You can see the original post here.

Greetings Mercenaries-

Election Season continues in Vindictus. Yesterday, Gallagher tried to win your votes with his speech. Today, it's time for Ferghus, the town Blacksmith, to tell you why he thinks he's the best candidate for Mayor of Colhen.


 * “I’m not much for fancy speeches. Working with fire and iron is more my thing...hic!


 * See, the thing is, people mess up sometimes. You know what I mean? Sometimes, they’re seen as a laughingstock or treated like a joke character... uhhh, I mean, a joke of a human being. You see what I mean?


 * Sometimes, their hands slip when they’re fixing up someone’s gear. Repairs take a real delicate touch, which a manly man like me doesn’t always have.


 * Uh, anyway, all I’m saying is that everyone should be given a second chance. So if you make me mayor, I’ll give you a second chance when you make a mistake. That’s a promise!”

Does Ferghus have what it takes to be the Mayor of Colhen? That's up to you to decide when the polls open on November 17.

In the meantime, be sure to get caught up on all the events during our Vindictus Elections Season, including the Campaign Poster Contest. You can read about all of it HERE.

Exercise your right to vote!

-the Vindictus Team-

Reilly's Campaign Speech
You can see the original post here.

Greetings Mercenaries-

Election Season continues in Vindictus. We've already heard from Gallagher and Ferghus. Today, our final candidate tries to win your votes as we present Reilly's Campaign Speech.


 * "My friends! My dear, good friends! Life is like a fine bottle of perfectly aged Iced Strawberry Brandy—precious, worth savoring, and gone before you know it! Yuppity, yuppity!


 * So what you have to do, if you’re smart, is be like me. I live with just one philosophy: eat or drink something tasty every single day! Yes, yes, yes!


 * Vote for me, vote for me! And I will makes sure everyone in Colhen has something scrumpdidlyumptious to put in their belly! Yes, being mayor would be fun, and I love fun things!"

Does Reilly have what it takes to be the Mayor of Colhen? That's up to you to decide when the polls open on November 17.

In the meantime, be sure to get caught up on all the events during our Vindictus Elections Season, including the Campaign Poster Contest. You can read about all of it HERE.

Exercise your right to vote!

-the Vindictus Team-

Election Debate
You can see the original post here.

The debate was a post made by Nexon concerning the stances of each individual candidate on certain topics.

Strange Traveler: You’ve heard their speeches. Now, hear the candidates for Colhen’s mayorship debate issues of importances. Yes, issues of most definite importances! First question, gentlemen, why do you want to be mayor?

Gallagher: Ha! The chicks, obviously. Mayors can have any babe they want.

Reilly: Because I need a new game! Being mayor is a good game. Sounds like fun!

Ferghus: Uhhhh, what is this...hic...debate about again? Leprechauns?

Strange Traveler: No, Ferghus. This is about the mayorship. The mayorship! Ahem. If you become mayor, what plan of action do you suggest to keep Colhen safe from the Fomors?

Gallagher: Bah, the Crimson Blades always keeps Colhen safe. The people of Colhen don’t need to worry.

Ferghus: Everyone should buy my weapons! My weapons are the best. Equip my swords and shields, and we can easily defeat the Fomors.

Reilly: Hmmm, tell me, should we really be fighting the Fomors? Think about that, think about that.

Strange Traveler: Now, for the most important question. What is your stance on, uh, humanoid animals who can talk?

Reilly: Sounds yummy!

Gallagher: Kill them all!

Ferghus: Hm, I wonder if their blood would imbue a blade with magical properties...hic! But I’d probably just mess it up. Poor critter would’ve bled to death for nothing.

(The Strange Traveler turns a strange shade of white.)

Strange Traveler: T-t-that’s all we have time for, folks! You’ve heard their stances. Their terrible, frightening, awful stances. Carefully think about who you want to votate for. Now I’m getting out of here!

Election Information
The Vindictus Elections Event is an event in which three candidates will be running for the position of Mayor of Colhen.

Who

 * All players are eligible to vote for mayor.
 * Mayoral candidates:
 * Gallagher
 * Ferghus
 * Reilly

What

 * The three mayoral candidates will each present their own speech which players may read.
 * The campaign speeches are also available on this page.
 * Each player will be able to vote via. the poll on the official website.

Where

 * Vindictus website.

When

 * Start Date: November 3rd, 2010
 * End Date: November 24th, 2010
 * Voting Day: November 17th, 2010
 * Inauguration Day: November 24th, 2010
 * The winner of the Vindictus Elections will be announced in-game on Wednesday November 24 at 12:00 PM Pacific (3:00 PM Eastern).

Campaign Poster Information
All players are allowed to create and submit a campaign poster for the candidate of their choice for a chance to win 50,000 NX.

Who

 * All players.
 * Mayoral candidates:
 * Gallagher
 * Ferghus
 * Reilly

What

 * Design a campaign poster for one of the mayoral candidates.
 * Three winners (one for each candidate) will receive 50,000 NX each.
 * The winning posters will be posted on the poll when voting starts, as well as on the Vindictus Facebook page.
 * Six runner ups (two for each candidate) will receive 10,000 NX each.

Where

 * Vindictus website.

When

 * Submissions are due by November 15th, 2010.
 * Winners will be announced November 17th, 2010.