rules of the December mod-off

[ryan0]

these are the rules :
1: each contestant must start off with a stock unmodded console,repairs do not count as mods,if you buy a console and repair it so it works,but in no way change the look of the console,you still qualify.

2: picture or video diaries must be made to show the  progress of the mod and also to ensure nobody is cheating,a picture or video must be made every 2 days,even if the console has not had any more work done to it in that time,you must hold a piece of paper with the time and date written on it in handwriting,the pictures must be submitted every day without exception other than religious holiday days

3: The time limit is a month,no exceptions,no extensions,if you ain't finished you won't be put up in the public votes.

4: The forbidden m..chips,drive flashing,custom firmware,backup capabilty or any other mod that promotes piracy is not counted as a mod,and therefore will not be featured in the description of your mod when the vote is online,simple as...

5: Part,components,LED's etc.. are to be bought BEFORE the mod-off starts,each competitior is expected to start work on the mods they are doing the day the mod-off starts.

6: You must have posted a post in the "introduce yourself" section that introduces you to the acidmods community.Although it is not essential,you should probably be fairly experienced in modding before you enter.

7: By entering the mod-off you accept the rules and agree to abide by them,breach of any of these rules will result in instant disqualification from the mod-off,if you are found to be cheating your entry will be excluded from the public vote,and I will beat you with a stick.

8:All competitors must give their names on or before november 30th

9: The mod-off starts on December 1st and consoles must be finished completely by the 31st of December

If any admins or mods would like to edit the rules in case I have left anything out then feel free to do so.

*edit by ryan0*
just a few amendments:

Should you be the only competitor or if the number of competitors in a category does not exceed 3 (that means over 3,not 3 or under),then that category will be merged with another category that is also low on numbers

Modchip Discussion has been allowed on acidmods,so it's only fair that modchips are now counted as mods,therefore rule 4 has been removed.BUT,please do not describe or give a tutorial on how to install the modchip etc. as we do not want to promote piracy,the discussion of modchips now being permitted doesn't mean it should be promoted...

The post count rule has been changed,check above to see.

[l0rdnic0]

looks good to me!!!

[zbblanton]

O 

i hope nico isnt entering or im screwed. lol

yea the rules looks good just hope i can get all the parts in time.

[ryan0]

nic0 if you would be able to contact coolmods about sponsoring a prize that'd be great,it's ok if you can't though,most of us are just doing this for fun anyways,but it would certainly be very cool,
cheers
ryan0

[l0rdnic0]

I'll talk to Cyber about coolmods. I don't directly contact vendors with out the proper approval.

[ryan0]

I'll talk to Cyber about coolmods. I don't directly contact vendors with out the proper approval.

kk dude,or maybe wiredinput could sponsor a prize,now THAT would be cool!!!
no pressure dude just a thought
ryan0

[zbblanton]

nico he is lieing there is tons a presure u better get us a prize or we will hate u. lol jk

yea im doing it for fun ( and to beat kicks).

[anthonyta]

sounds fun, im down =]

[zbblanton]

sounds fun, im down =]

what console/consoles u modding?

[anthonyta]

psp phat. i got one sitting around that i dont use because i got a slim =]. whens the start date?

[zbblanton]

Im guessing the start of november but im not exactly  sure.

[anthonyta]

you guys ready ?!?

[DubbleDutch]

I am in


the 3000 is waiting for me :P (oh and i think 3000 and 2000 should be in thesame group)
not only because i am the only 3000 owner :P but there isnt really a big difference between the 2

[PspKicks316]

I don't think I'm in this one guys. Sorry. I just can't right now. Keep open slots for last minute entries from me though =P

[anthonyta]

do we make our progress thread in here?

[PspKicks316]

No this was supposed to be moved to...I think General Discussion once it starts, so in a few days.

[DubbleDutch]

let's move or repost this in the member only area ??


and clarify the rules etc...

[Winterz117]

lolz can i mod a gamecube?

[zbblanton]

i wont be in this etheir spent all my money on car parts

[treemty]

OMG this pisses me off, i literally just started todayy on my first 360...can I enter even though all i did was a crappy paintjob(that i need to redo anyway?)

[Alien_X]

If I have already 99% done a mod, but I need to finish up a bit more of it, can I enter?

[DubbleDutch]

everyone has to keep progress of their entry

sort of a diary.


and the console must be unmodded when you start.

[Chi-kitory]

6: You must have at least 100 posts on the acidmods forum,you must be a moderately well known member and modder,basically no noobs.

damn... i guess ill have to work on my post counts..

edit:
Can you make it so like its 75 posts and up? cause like i dont feel like spamming the site just to get posts...

Kicks: don't double post, use the edit button

[PspKicks316]

NO.

The rules are set and as is, they will not be changed because one, or any amount, of members are still new.
This is for older, well known members. No noobs.

[sean7341]

You have a month, you can do 55 posts in a month.  That is just one or two per day.

Get on the forums more!!!

[Chi-kitory]

NO.

The rules are set and as is, they will not be changed because one, or any amount, of members are still new.
This is for older, well known members. No noobs.

Okey Back up d00d.. Just a question...
And just because i am new doesnt mean i cant mod, or i am newb.. wtf..
Ill make sure i get the damn 100 post then..
And ill prove to you that i can flippn' mod and
i am not a noob..


God dang if i hadnt like this site already i think i would have left thanks to this guy..

[PspKicks316]

I did nothing but explain that the rules are rules and they are to be followed without question. To be honest, I don't really care if you don't like me. That's your own opinion. But, to go against rules is a no.
Feel free to go ahead and get your post count up and enter, I don't mind. By all means, show us what you're made of, it's encouraged here. I'd like to see you show us what you can do.
But, getting that post count up...you've got a whole entire month. I think that's plenty of time, you're already 52% there. Just remember not to spam, bud =P

By the way,

basically no noobs.

Noobs wasn't my word. And, yes, you still are a noob to the site. Not noob as in inexperienced, dumb, or anything of that nature. Noob as in that you're still new to the site. I was in no way trying to offend you. If I did, then I'm sorry.

[ryan0]

These rules are final and must not a repeat NOT be broken or ignored.
Sorry alien,the only mod that would be allowed to be already fitted would be something like a case swap or paintjob,anything further and it wouldn't be fair to the other competitors.
If anybody does not have access to a digital camera then you better get ones soon (even cellphone will do),because a video or picture diary must be made after each week that passes during the competition.

Also dated pictures must be submitted every day (1 is sufficient) as stated in the 1st post,even if you have not done any work during those days.A dated picture means a picture of your console in it's WIP state with a piece of paper with your acidmods username and the date written in handwriting on the paper.Then at the end of the week you compile your pictures and video's that you've taken into a video (maximum 10 minutes),with the footage sorted in date order,and submit it to the site.If you are not able to video edit (although anybody should be able to do something so basic) then I can do it for you.
ryan0

[Chi-kitory]

Thanks PspKicks316 for clearing things up, I am sorry i took it so hard, and i am glad you are encuraging me to do this!
I come one this site everyday so i will be sure to get those posts up..

[robin1989]

ok ryan can i ask that you please make an amendment to the rules as it is unfair that new members are not alowed to take part so the minimum post count should be removed or set to 1 as a introduction post or whatever. that way maybe this competition could stem some new modding talent

[DarkShot]

If anybody does not have access to a digital camera then you better get ones soon (even cellphone will do),because a video or picture diary must be made after each week that passes during the competition.

Thought I'd throw this out here. If you're modding something smaller like a ds, psp, or anything small like that, you Could use a scanner. Not the greatest, but probably better than a phone (if you have one, that is).

[ryan0]

A still camera or scanner cannot show off sound reactive led's or any other features that couldn't not be picked up by a still camera or scanner,so yeah a video camera is pretty much necessary,even if it's only cellphone.
ryan0

[Chi-kitory]

A still camera or scanner cannot show off sound reactive led's or any other features that couldn't not be picked up by a still camera or scanner,so yeah a video camera is pretty much necessary,even if it's only cellphone.
ryan0

um ryan0 just an idea, if we start and we show an image, and someone has everyone 2 days to show an image, or video, then couldnt someone steal the idea, and then start it and it seems to be at the same time? Could you maybe make a rule that the first day you have to post an image of your main things, and your goal? so no one can steal it?

[PspKicks316]

That's what watermarking is for...

[Chi-kitory]

That's what watermarking is for...

i know, but like they can use the idea, no the images, then they can do that samething

[PspKicks316]

i know, but like they can use the idea, no the images, then they can do that samething

Anyone can copy an idea, that doesn't mean it's gonna be better.
This is the best of the best mods, it's not based on ideas.
Like...2 people can make the same 360, one will be crap and the other would be amazing.
Obviously, the amazing one would win. See what I'm getting at...kinda?

At least, that's how I see it.

[Chi-kitory]

yes i understand.. just my idea could never be made up again, and if it is, it must be cheated...

[ryan0]

A rule like that would ruin the element of surprise,if somebody doesn't want to reveal every mod that they've done to their console until their grand finale then they can,we can't make them reveal it at the beginning if they don't want to.

[kenoman]

thinking about interning mines going to be sweet!!!

just need to get 100 posts  ill see what i can do

[GhoSt]

thinking about interning mines going to be sweet!!!

just need to get 100 posts  ill see what i can do

you no longer need 100 posts

[kenoman]

you no longer need 100 posts

thank you entered

[Chi-kitory]

Cant wait to see it!

[Slim Hacker]

I might be entering if I can get some money

[mootoo]

shame , have no time I work on my house mod

[bustinthejustin]

A lot of inconsistencies... It says you have to take pictures/videos every two days, however you say you have to post pictures everyday. You also say that you don't have to post your pictures till the grande finale, but once again, you say pictures/videos must be taken every two days. Clarify please?

[Electro]

Can it be a DS?

If so I'm in..

This is what I will work on:

[DubbleDutch]

Can it be a DS?

If so I'm in..

This is what I will work on:

sorry but we started 1 december
and  you had to join before 30 november.

[treemty]

A lot of inconsistencies... It says you have to take pictures/videos every two days, however you say you have to post pictures everyday. You also say that you don't have to post your pictures till the grande finale, but once again, you say pictures/videos must be taken every two days. Clarify please?

Yoy TAKE photos everyday and videos/pictures every 2 days then, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO POSST THEM, you wait till the end and then post all of your progress, I recommend that you simply put all your videos and pics into a youtube slideshow

[ryan0]

to treemty:
the rules state that you must post pictures every day,of course if circumstances do not allow you to take a picture for that day,it's fine,but post a pic at LEAST every 2 days,

to bustinthejustin if you read the rules you might understand them,everyone else does?
and it's not relevant if you do or not seeing as how you aren't competing,
so stop backseat moderating.

ryan0

[Electro]

sorry but we started 1 december
and  you had to join before 30 november.

O ok NP.

[bustinthejustin]

to treemty:
the rules state that you must post pictures every day,of course if circumstances do not allow you to take a picture for that day,it's fine,but post a pic at LEAST every 2 days,

to bustinthejustin if you read the rules you might understand them,everyone else does?
and it's not relevant if you do or not seeing as how you aren't competing,
so stop backseat moderating.

ryan0

I did read the rules like twice, and I still don't understand them. Sure, I'm not competing, but I was just wondering for future reference. I was not backseat modding, I was checking for clarification.