Still Confused about Dead Island Region Lock

This is a real problem, as such obnoxious region locks are used by so few publishers, that the system doesn't recognize them.
Dead Island GOTY, however, seem to have a more lenient lock, as NA keys were confirmed to have been activated in Brazil and Germany, as documented here: https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/Rm5bO/humble-bundle-deep-silver-2-bundle-region-locked

If you're still in doubt, I'd suggest not doing a public giveaway, as they're susceptible to auto-join script users (that won't even reach the GA page to read the description).

I had this same problem with this game and didn't realize it till too late. Fortunately the winner was understanding and I had the giveaway deleted. Still sitting on the gift and not into trading I made a private giveaway and just gave the giveaway link to people I knew were in the NA region lock area.

The NA version of DI doesn't seem to have any activation locks: https://steamdb.info/sub/8896/
Compare to the NA version of Riptide: https://steamdb.info/sub/26340/

If you're still in doubt, I'd suggest not doing a public giveaway, as they're susceptible to auto-join script users (that won't even reach the GA page to read the description).

This is good advice, nonetheless- especially in light of this display of scummery

I didn't create giveaways with that particular bundle (and those games).
Instead, I dropped the keys in chat for a group I am in.

It's just not worth the hassle for a few dollars.

i just failed on 2 rerolls
it's locked to all of Europe it would seem :(

be warned

I tried to create a private giveaways and posted it was purchased in NA and would not activate in region-locked areas. Still, from a quick review it looks like half of the entries were from Europe. I was told by support that if I really want to give it away through SG, I should do a private GA with only select friends, which I plan on doing once I get deletion approval.

The others have done it this way:
Make a post indicating your rules (like NA mandatory) and demand every entrant to say they are from NA as comment. Then whitelist them (gotta clear first) and make a whitelist GA for those who entered. Or you can try http://sgtools.info/ for custom ruled GAs which may include a NA option.

I made a Giveaway as I was getting comments, and think I'm screwed. Lets see.