Discussion: Announcing the City of Heroes Billboard Contest!
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Posted on: 2010-11-29 11:37 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
I think that Chris Jenkins is probably going to get some competition now 
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Awesome contest I can't wait to see some new billboards.
I'm imagining a Crey billboard with a giant OBEY just slightly darker than the background (and normal text etc in the foreground).
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Once again, Rhode Islanders, such as myself, are cast to the gutters. 
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I'm sure the blame lies directly with your government regulations, not NCsoft. This is why contests of this type don't include Quebec, for instance.
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Originally Posted by Major Deej
Once again, Rhode Islanders, such as myself, are cast to the gutters.
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Umm... yea.
I just want I19.
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Originally Posted by Thaumator
Umm... yea.
I just want I19. |
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The two are not mutually exclusive. A marketting stunt/contest has no bearing on the release date of the almost-done-hold-yer-darn-horses issue.
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Originally Posted by Thaumator
Umm... yea.
I just want I19. |
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I've already nudged the folks at The Cape to see if their listeners will transform some of their hilarious player-made radio ads into billboards for this. Ghost Widow Salon & Day Spa, anyone?
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I can almost understand why non-state U.S. territories are excluded from things like this. But what makes Rhode Island so special as a state to be the only state excluded as well? I'm perfectly well aware that states are allowed to make their own laws so spare me the 3rd grade civics lesson - I'm asking this question more rhetorically than anything else. |
Originally Posted by Major Deej
Once again, Rhode Islanders, such as myself, are cast to the gutters.
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The real irony is that Paragon City, were it a real place, is supposedly in Rhode Island. For it to be the only real state that can't participate in this contest is pretty funny all things considered.
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It would be nice if for once these contests didn't require .PSD format.
I appreciate it's the go-to format but I'm sure there are plenty of people like me who are pretty artistic but don't have time to buy/learn that.
Another competition (like the loading screens one which I was so excited about at first) which I shall be missing.
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Awesome contest I can't wait to see some new billboards.
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Fantastic contest, hopefully I can find some time to brush up my lame graphic art skillz and pull an entry out of my hat.
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Unfortunately, between RI State Laws being what they are and NCSoft not wanting to go through the pain of the RI State Law process under Chapter 11-50-1, we RI players have been left flailing in the wake of disinterest and bearaucracy. I don't fault NCSoft so much as I blame RI. I tried, using State Rep Patrick Kennedy at the time, to try to get this law changed or ammended, however, he left public service, and no one has shown interest in supporting me towards this from my multiple emails to our legislature.|
Originally Posted by Lothic
I can almost understand why non-state U.S. territories are excluded from things like this. But what makes Rhode Island so special as a state to be the only state excluded as well? I'm perfectly well aware that states are allowed to make their own laws so spare me the 3rd grade civics lesson - I'm asking this question more rhetorically than anything else.
The real irony is that Paragon City, were it a real place, is supposedly in Rhode Island. For it to be the only real state that can't participate in this contest is pretty funny all things considered. |
Here are some links that give the dreary and unhappy details:
Section 11-50-1 of Rhode Island General Laws
and for easier reading:
How Stuff Works related article
Put simply, NCSoft doesn't want to pay the fees nor do the paperwork and posting required by RI State Law, understandably.
"Any person, firm, or corporation proposing to engage in any game, contest, or other promotion or advertising scheme or plan in which a retail establishment offers the opportunity to receive gifts, prizes, or gratuities, as determined by chance, in order to promote its retail business, where the total announced value of the prizes offered to the general public is in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), shall file with the secretary of state upon a form that he or she shall provide a statement setting forth: (1) the minimum number of participating objects to be made available; (2) the minimum number of prize winning objects that will be included in the promotion or advertising scheme or plan; (3) the proportionate opportunity of winning prizes; (4) the minimum value of prizes to be made available; and (5) the rules and regulations pertaining to the promotion or advertising scheme or plan which shall include the period of time and the geographic area to be covered by the contest. There shall be a filing fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) when the statement is filed. Failure to file a statement shall be a misdemeanor."
The only chance we RIslanders currently have is if the prize item has no redeemable value (electronic or digital, per se), or the total prize offering doesn't exceed $500. I've discussed this with Ocho and Avatea, and when (no value) free items or equivelant digital giveaways (such as costume codes) are done, I figured Rhode Islanders should be allowed to participate in those particular contests, since it doesn't seem to count under Section 11-50-1 of Rhode Island General Laws. Both have told me their 'legal eagle' would be forwarded my information. No news or changes have occured on this front yet, nor the last couple "under $500" contests.
Regardless I'm not upset, just disappointed that once again I don't get to play in the sandbox with the rest of you for this.
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Originally Posted by Capa_Devans
I appreciate it's the go-to format but I'm sure there are plenty of people like me who are pretty artistic but don't have time to buy/learn that.
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| You must submit your entries in .PSD format ONLY (there is a free Photoshop Elements trial available here if needed). |
I haven't used Elements, but I'll wager you could make your image in whatever graphic editor you wanted, save it as one of the popular formats, open it in Elements and then save it as .psd.
Clunky, but cheap.
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Frankly is sounds like the best way to get this kind of law changed is to highlight it in public venues (such as blogs or forums like this) to make an example out of Rhode Island and show how silly it is that they are the only state willing to deprive their citizens of the same level playing field opportunities enjoyed by the rest of the Union.|
Originally Posted by Major Deej
Regardless I'm not upset, just disappointed that once again I don't get to play in the sandbox with the rest of you for this.
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I realize this particular issue by itself has a snowball's chance in hell of being enough to sway public opinion. But if enough of these cases are brought to light then the state government might choose to "correct itself" just so that it doesn't have to be embarrassed being the "odd man out" all the time.
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Originally Posted by Major Deej
Once again, Rhode Islanders, such as myself, are cast to the gutters.
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RI law only applies if the prizes are $500 or greater, and the total value of the prizes of this contest are less (unless there's some other law involved which I couldn't find -- call the office of your Secretary of State for clarification).
Anyway, as a Rhode Islander, do something about it. You're a citizen of a democracy. You have a voice. Exercise it. Even if it's to get them to raise the minimum threshold to a more reasonable $5,000, or, a minimum threshold of $500 per winner and not total winnings.
In any case, NCSoft needs to do their homework better regarding RI law since this contest doesn't meet the state's threshold of notice.
Rhode Island law
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Originally Posted by Thaumator
Umm... yea.
I just want I19. |
Besides, contests are always cool.
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See post #15 above, and yes, thank you, I have been trying to do something about it, thusfar, to no avail. |
Originally Posted by Zombie Man
You shouldn't be.
RI law only applies if the prizes are $500 or greater, and the total value of the prizes of this contest are less (unless there's some other law involved which I couldn't find -- call the office of your Secretary of State for clarification). Anyway, as a Rhode Islander, do something about it. You're a citizen of a democracy. You have a voice. Exercise it. Even if it's to get them to raise the minimum threshold to a more reasonable $5,000, or, a minimum threshold of $500 per winner and not total winnings. In any case, NCSoft needs to do their homework better regarding RI law since this contest doesn't meet the state's threshold of notice. Rhode Island law Reference to the law Another reference to the law |
*pulls splinters from forehead from repeated 2x4 whacks to the head over the issue*
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And last but certainly not least, make sure you read the official City of Heroes Billboards Contest Rules and Conditions before entering the contest!
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So, i19 tomorrow?
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Hmph .... If I waiver any rights to prizes because I am not part of the selected list of eligable countries, can I still enter ? I just want my artwork in the game ...
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Interesting contest. Good luck to all who enter!
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Good luck to anyone that enters. It will be interesting to see the results.
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Nope, not happy | Please note: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate and a legal resident of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, and excluding Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec) or the European Union, as of Monday, November 29th, 2010 to participate in this contest. |
****************************The contest has now ended. Thank you to all participants, we will be announcing the winners on the website and the forums as soon as we have reviewed all entries and contacted all winners. Thank you! *********************************************
Please note: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate and a legal resident of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, and excluding Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec) or the European Union, as of Monday, November 29th, 2010 to participate in this contest.
Submissions open from 11:00 p.m. CT (5:00 a.m. British Time / 6:00 Central European Time) Monday, November 29th, 2010 (Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 in Europe) until 11:59 p.m. CT (5:59 a.m. British Time / 6:59 Central European Time) Monday, January 24th, 2011 (Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 in Europe) .
2010 is nearing its end, but before it’s over, have we got a contest for you! Let’s end the year with one of the most exciting contests we've ever thrown at you—your best opportunity yet to get your artwork into the actual game.
How do we do that, you ask?
Well, imagine that a new business is setting up shop in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles, and that you’ve been hired to create their signage. Your task is to invent a brand-new ad campaign—displayed on a billboard—to promote a product, retailer, restaurant chain, in-lore political candidate, or service of your own devising (or based on lore) that you've always wanted to see in the game!
Whether you do it with a drawing, a painting, or a screenshot, we are offering you the opportunity to create your own billboard for the delight of the denizens of Paragon city and/or the Rogue Isles. Make it clever, funny (or punny!), make it deep and contemplative, make it dramatic and histrionic—it is up to you as long as it fits into the City of Heroes universe AND doesn't infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right, or any privacy, publicity or publishing rights of any third party, or libelous, obscene or otherwise contrary to law.
Remember, the use of copyrighted material or trademarks NOT owned by the Sponsors or yourself is indeed STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Now, how do you go about designing a billboard? We'll try and keep it as simple as possible but make sure you familiarize yourselves with the following requirements for your entry to be valid!
And a little art direction to help you hit just the right note:
Your submission will be judged on originality, creativity, and visual appearance. Feel free to submit as many entries as you want, but you may only place once as a Contest Winner. We reserved the right to make alterations to the winning entries.
Do NOT post your submission publicly! Enter only through email or through one of the above mentioned sites. We will share the winning entries with you when the contest concludes.
Here's how to enter:
1) Between 11:00 p.m. CT (5:00 a.m. British Time / 6:00 Central European Time) Monday, November 29th, 2010 (Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 in Europe) and 11:59 p.m. CT (5:59 a.m. British Time / 6:59 Central European Time) Monday, January 24th, 2011 (Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 in Europe) send an email to cohcontests@ncsoft.com with the subject heading "City of Heroes Billboards Contest." Include the following information in the body of the email (please send each submission individually!):
A. Your first and last name
B. Your age
C. Your location -- city, state/province, country
D. A contact phone number (this will only be used as an additional method of contacting you regarding this Contest if we need to reach you)
E. Your full mailing address
F. The sentences: "I permit NC Interactive, Inc. et NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown and any comments which I may make about myself, this competition I provide for advertising and promotional activities. By submitting an entry to this competition, I accept and agree to be bound by the Official Terms and Conditions"
2) Include your Billboard file as an attachment if its size doesn't exceed 5MB or use Sendspace.com or https://www.yousendit.com/ if you have several files or the total file size exceeds 5MB.
There will be three (3) Winners and their prizes are:
One (1) First Place Winner Will Receive:
Estimated Total Prize package value: $192.89 / £125.83 / €169.83
One (1) Second Place Winner Will Receive:
Estimated Total Prize package value: $112.93 / £73.90 / €98.90
One (1) Third Place Winner Will Receive:
Estimated Total Prize package value: $82.93 / £55.92 / €72.92
We reserve the right to award prizes to further Winners (Runner-ups) if their submission is selected to be used as a billboard in the game but don't place in the top 3 Winners, in which case their prize would be:
Estimated Total Prize package value: $34.98 / £22.97 / €30.97
And last but certainly not least, make sure you read the official City of Heroes Billboards Contest Rules and Conditions before entering the contest!
We're looking forward to admiring your creations!
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