Welcome to The Acidmods 2012 winter mod off. This is a members choice competition. The contest is open to all members and new enrollment is encouraged. This will be a dual enrollment contest. Hosting two Events in one. (A main contest consisting of a console and controller, and secondary contest of just a controller) We hope to see some terrific mods this year. I can Guarantee it will be alot of fun!!
MAIN CONTEST
The Main Contest will be open to any console AND peripheral you chose to enter. To be eligible for the main prize, You must submit a console and enter a matching themed peripheral in the secondary contest. Points from both contests shall be included together for a final score.
SECONDARY CONTEST
The Secondary Contest is a controller/peripheral only contest. Open to any one. The secondary contest will abide by the same rules and regulations as the main contest, as outlined below.
The contest will begin 1/13/12 and will end on 3/30/12 this is ample time for you to order and build your modded console. Good luck to everyone. After the contest is over there will be a public poll to determine the winner. All participants will remain anonymous so there is no favoritism.
TO ENTER
Send message to Admin with the subject "MOD OFF ENTRY"containing name, personal email, and screen name. You will receive an email containing your registration number along with login information for your new sub-account. Your sub account will not have posting permissions until after your entry fee of $5usd has been received, Send paypal payments to AMmodoff@yahoo.com When submitting your entry fee, make sure to include your registration number. After your payment is processed, you will receive a conformation email stating that your sub account is ready for use. Your login id will be "your registration number" and a preset password found in your registration reply.
RULES
1. Items must be stock at start of entry or stripped down of any added mods. Your number and date must be displayed in all pictures and videos {media submitted without registration number may or may not be permitted at admin discretion} your number should be physically displayed and not digitally imposed in the pictures.
2. Participants may enter the mod off at any time by sending a entry request via pm/email to admin as noted above. All other rules are in effect. Completion date will not be extended for late entry.
3. Participants are to remain anonymous until the end of the mod off. Mods will only be known by their assigned number and only Admin and the participant know the owner of the entry. Any discussion or revelation of the modders identity will result in disqualification.
4. VIDEO OR PICTURE Log of how you are coming along is required. Unless you have a reason for not having one, your entry may be considered for disqualification if you do not include a log of your work. Updates with registration number should be submitted as often as possible.
5. Contest judging will be by member poll. (hidden until finished) A video showing that the console functions displaying your number will be required. Voting will be a point based system, with three categories. (Appearance, Function, and Originality) 5 points can be awarded in each category for the secondary contest, and 10 points in each category for the main contest. Secondary contest points will be added to the main contest points for a total score. Highest score wins.
PRIZES
Grand prize: Choice of PSP Vita or Jtagged xbox360, a $250 value (winners choice)
Secondary Contest prize: Controller for system of choice
Participants competing in the Main contest will not be eligible for the Secondary contest prize, Points won from the secondary contest will carry over to the main contest. The Secondary prize will go to the highest scoring participant who only entered the secondary contest.
This is a not for profit event. All entry fees will be used to cover the cost of the event. This means that if more money is raised due to donations or entry fees, the prizes could be expanded upon accordingly.
Please send paypal donations for the contest to AMmodoff@yahoo.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, have your site ad posted on one or more of the voting page, please contact admin for details.
Disclaimer
Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable.
Admins ruling on inappropriate or media submitted without documentation is final.
Poll judging is final. entries will be judged upon submitted media at close of contest, no further media can be submitted.
Admin reserves the right to modify the parameters of this contest to suit the needs of the members should they arise.