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Tolero
01-04-2011, 12:36 PM
RULES:

To enter the Draw a DDO Monster Fan Art Contest, send your entry to ddo@turbine.com with the subject line Fan Art Contest.
Include the following entry form in your submission:

Name:
Email:
Forum and/or Character Name:
Describe Your Picture in 100 words or less:
Name to Credit:
I accept the Terms and Conditions (http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=295075) of the Draw a DDO Monster Fan Art Contest: YES

All images must be original. Images must be at least 1024x768 in resolution and be sent as email attachments no larger than 6MB. Filenames should include the entrant’s DDO forums name for identification.
All entries must include the player's real name, e-mail address, primary player and/or forum name (if any), a short description of their picture, and desired name(s) to credit (i.e., real name, player name or forum name).
All entries must be original and created and/or owned exclusively by the player submitting the image.
The contest is open to registered DDO Unlimited players who are age 18 or older at the time entry is submitted. The contest begins on January 4th, 2011. Entries may be submitted until midnight Eastern Standard Time on January 31st, 2011.


Turbine will select up to six winning entries on Wednesday, February 2nd. The winning entries may be featured on ddo.com. Winners will receive 1000 Turbine Points and a custom forum title (“Sketchy Adventurer” or “Dragonmark of Making”) on the DDO community forums.

All decisions will be made by Turbine, Inc. in its sole discretion and are final. Players who submit a winning entry may be required to execute an Assignment and Release. Failure to execute and return the Assignment and Release within the time frame specified may result in another entry being selected as winner.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Participation in the contest constitutes players' full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these rules and terms and conditions. By submitting an entry, each player grants Turbine, Inc. a royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to reproduce, modify, prepare derivative works of, publicly display and otherwise use, in its sole discretion, any entry in any and all media for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, incorporation into future Turbine, Inc. products or services and the advertisement and/or promotion of Turbine, Inc. products or services. Turbine, Inc. shall have no liability for any alleged or actual infringement of a third party's rights in connection with any entry. Turbine, Inc. may assign, transfer or sublicense this license without notice. Turbine, Inc. reserves the right to edit entries as necessary in its sole discretion.

Turbine, Inc. is not responsible for lost, late, undeliverable, incomplete, illegible, or misdirected entries, or for any computer, online or technical malfunctions that may occur. Entries that are not in full compliance with the terms and conditions are void. Turbine, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any player who, in Turbine, Inc.'s sole discretion, has circumvented or attempted to circumvent these terms and conditions and to render void any subsequent entry by such player. Turbine, Inc. further reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time without notice. Turbine, Inc. is not required in any way to use any entries in The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM, Dungeons & Dragons OnlineTM or Asheron's CallĀ® or any other products or services. Employees of Turbine, Inc., its licensors, distributors and agencies are excluded from participation. Prizes, if any, are not redeemable for cash. In the event that prizes are unavailable at the time they are awarded, Turbine, Inc. may substitute prize(s) of equal or greater value. Lost or stolen prizes cannot be replaced. Any and all federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winning players.

By submitting an entry, each player agrees that they have not or will not receive any compensation or other consideration for their entry. Each player further agrees to release and hold harmless Turbine, Inc. and its licensors, distributors, agents, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and representatives from and against any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind arising in connection with their participation in the contest, including, not limited to, claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy. All federal, state, local, provincial and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Liminosse
01-04-2011, 06:18 PM
Quick question. Didn't see on the post where there is a limit to the number of entries. Is there in fact a limitation on the number of entries that can be submitted?

harrface
01-04-2011, 07:56 PM
Is it at all possible to do an art form other than drawing, painting, etc? I was thinking sculpting something, I'd like to know if that's acceptable. :3

Edit- I realize it is called DRAW a DDO monster, but I was just wondering/suggesting perhaps broadening it to more forms of art.

Meirnon
01-04-2011, 08:21 PM
I have a question: If we have an active deviantArt account or Photobucket account, could we perchance give the picture link inside of the email entry instead of as an attachment. I ask because it might be a bit easier for some artists like myself.

One other question: I read the terms and conditions, as well as the clause that it must be the exclusive property of the artist who submitted the work. Who, post-entry, owns the property? I understand that by entering, we're granting license, but as the exclusive ownership of the work remains to the artist, is the license revocable?

Malveon
01-04-2011, 10:22 PM
I have a question: If we have an active deviantArt account or Photobucket account, could we perchance give the picture link inside of the email entry instead of as an attachment. I ask because it might be a bit easier for some artists like myself.

One other question: I read the terms and conditions, as well as the clause that it must be the exclusive property of the artist who submitted the work. Who, post-entry, owns the property? I understand that by entering, we're granting license, but as the exclusive ownership of the work remains to the artist, is the license revocable?

"By submitting an entry, each player grants Turbine, Inc. a royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to reproduce, modify, prepare derivative works of, publicly display and otherwise use, in its sole discretion, any entry in any and all media for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, incorporation into future Turbine, Inc. products or services and the advertisement and/or promotion of Turbine, Inc. products or services."

As I read this, you would retain ownership of the work, and could even sell it or license it elsewhere as the contract terms state that the license granted is non-exclusive.The license/ permission to use your work is not revocable by the condition of being stated as perpetual.

Meirnon
01-04-2011, 10:29 PM
"By submitting an entry, each player grants Turbine, Inc. a royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to reproduce, modify, prepare derivative works of, publicly display and otherwise use, in its sole discretion, any entry in any and all media for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, incorporation into future Turbine, Inc. products or services and the advertisement and/or promotion of Turbine, Inc. products or services."

As I read this, you would retain ownership of the work, and could even sell it or license it elsewhere as the contract terms state that the license granted is non-exclusive.The license/ permission to use your work is not revocable by the condition of being stated as perpetual.

I read the license agreement. And one can take "perpetual" in a number of interpretations, namely in my line of thought as it is not subject to interruption while the license lasts, not that the license could not be terminated. I understand perpetual could also mean ageless, ceaseless, endless, etc., but none of those definitions are mutually exclusive with a revocation when you look at the license in a vacuum that can be ceased via legalities outside of the vacuum. I'm just saying that maybe putting "irrevocable" inside of the license might be a bit more concise if that is indeed the intention.

Tolero
01-04-2011, 10:30 PM
Quick question. Didn't see on the post where there is a limit to the number of entries. Is there in fact a limitation on the number of entries that can be submitted?

Nope! Though one bit of advice from previous contests where people send in multiple entries - remember that the judges vote on the piece and not the artist. If you send too many entries it can actually work against you as you end up spreading the judges' votes among multiple pieces of a similar style.


Is it at all possible to do an art form other than drawing, painting, etc? I was thinking sculpting something, I'd like to know if that's acceptable. :3

Edit- I realize it is called DRAW a DDO monster, but I was just wondering/suggesting perhaps broadening it to more forms of art.

Sculpture is fine but make sure that your picture of the work is good. If it is poorly framed, poorly lit, fuzzy, etc it will detract from the work and reduce the likelihood that the judges will vote for it because they can't see it as well


I have a question: If we have an active deviantArt account or Photobucket account, could we perchance give the picture link inside of the email entry instead of as an attachment. I ask because it might be a bit easier for some artists like myself.

One other question: I read the terms and conditions, as well as the clause that it must be the exclusive property of the artist who submitted the work. Who, post-entry, owns the property? I understand that by entering, we're granting license, but as the exclusive ownership of the work remains to the artist, is the license revocable?

The attachment makes it easier on us :)

On the second, I'll have to read the details of the release form, but as far as I know it's non-revocable as in you can't later ask us to stop featuring it. Allowing us to feature it for as long as we need in whatever manner we need is part of the terms and conditions basically. If you have an exclusivity deal for a piece already, it's probably best not to enter it to avoid conflicts of that nature (we don't care if you allow your work to be spotlighted elsewhere, but the elsewhere might mind if you're having it spotlighted here).

sirgog
01-04-2011, 11:03 PM
Nirelle wins, no contest.

Stormreaver - http://my.ddo.com/nirelle/wp-content/blogs.dir/26535/files/my-gallery/dangers_of_ddo__intimidate_by_nirelle.jpg

Arraetrikos in a slightly unusual pose, surrounded by - uh - 'adventurous' adventurers - http://my.ddo.com/nirelle/wp-content/blogs.dir/26535/files/my-gallery/dangers_of_ddo__naked_shrouds_by_nirelle.jpg

Suulomades and an ooze - http://nirelle.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2nbqth

And, of course, the LAG MONSTER! - http://my.ddo.com/nirelle/wp-content/blogs.dir/26535/files/my-gallery/danger_of_ddo__lag_by_nirelle.jpg


If she doesn't win with those, we know the contest is rigged :) (or maybe that she didn't enter)

hambox
01-05-2011, 05:15 PM
Anyone else tempted to post the invisible stalker? Pretty easy, even for the artistically challenged.

harrface
01-05-2011, 06:30 PM
Anyone else tempted to post the invisible stalker? Pretty easy, even for the artistically challenged.

Gelatinous Cube too! :D

Lanuric
01-05-2011, 07:14 PM
Would a picture done in Flash (for a tiny bit of animation) detract from the whole drawing part of the competition?

Perhaps I should just do the picture, then do the Flash side for something just for fun.

omega_iteration
01-05-2011, 07:38 PM
Is it limited to DDO creatures or can we pull out a P&P Monstrous Manual (yes I am stuck in 2nd ed. get over it!) and choose something from there?

CherryHaze
01-06-2011, 06:05 AM
Is it limited to DDO creatures or can we pull out a P&P Monstrous Manual (yes I am stuck in 2nd ed. get over it!) and choose something from there?

I was wondering the same thing. should it be a d&d creature aor can we just pull it out of a hat?

Popcorngamer
01-06-2011, 09:30 AM
First ed player here. I was wondering about the limits of what creatures we can create as well. My DM has created some very interesting creatures in his time that i believe would be awesome to create in a drawing. If that is not allowed will any edition of the monster manual be ok or will it be limited to what is within DDO?

Shenay
01-06-2011, 10:58 AM
Just one question - is this contest open for all - or again only for the part of us who happen to live in the us?
And IF its open to all (can't finde any otherwise hint in the terms posted above) ... so why can this contest be that and the Sweepstakes Contest was not able to be?

Tolero
01-06-2011, 01:50 PM
Would a picture done in Flash (for a tiny bit of animation) detract from the whole drawing part of the competition? Perhaps I should just do the picture, then do the Flash side for something just for fun.

I'd recommend doing the picture for the submission, and the Flash as a side project. You're welcome to show everyone the flash here in the forums and I am sure they'll like it!


Is it limited to DDO creatures or can we pull out a P&P Monstrous Manual (yes I am stuck in 2nd ed. get over it!) and choose something from there?


I was wondering the same thing. should it be a d&d creature aor can we just pull it out of a hat?


First ed player here. I was wondering about the limits of what creatures we can create as well. My DM has created some very interesting creatures in his time that i believe would be awesome to create in a drawing. If that is not allowed will any edition of the monster manual be ok or will it be limited to what is within DDO?

You'll want to make sure that your monster is a monster that is currently in DDO. You can use the monster manuals for inspiration if that monster appears in DDO.


Just one question - is this contest open for all - or again only for the part of us who happen to live in the us?
And IF its open to all (can't finde any otherwise hint in the terms posted above) ... so why can this contest be that and the Sweepstakes Contest was not able to be?

Contest is open to anyone with a DDO Unlimited account who's over 18. Since it's a skill contest, and the amount of points being given is small, it's very open.

troyjak
01-06-2011, 06:57 PM
just made a relly nice drwing i worked hard on but after reading the rules again i noticed you have to be over 18 im 13 ... Is there anyway to get by that!?!?

PookaWitch
01-07-2011, 08:08 AM
Looking at the rules it seems that this contest is open to people in Canada. ^_^ Whoo!

I so hope that I can find the time for this, I LOVE drawing D&D characters and monsters, and especially love drawing D&D dragons. ;)

MrWizard
01-07-2011, 08:15 AM
I would like to make a suggestion to make this contest a little more fun...


take this for inspiration...


a "BEE"-holder.......

http://blog.mlive.com/flinttownship_impact/2009/04/large_SB_BEE_KEEPER_2.JPG

Uska
01-07-2011, 09:03 AM
Sounds fun to bad I can't draw a straight line even with a ruler and I failed art in jr high.

doomboy
01-07-2011, 12:12 PM
just made a relly nice drwing i worked hard on but after reading the rules again i noticed you have to be over 18 im 13 ... Is there anyway to get by that!?!?

yeah?

doomboy
01-07-2011, 12:27 PM
Anyone else tempted to post the invisible stalker? Pretty easy, even for the artistically challenged.

here is mine:















as he said, the invisible stalker.

PopeJual
01-07-2011, 07:14 PM
http://blog.mlive.com/flinttownship_impact/2009/04/large_SB_BEE_KEEPER_2.JPG

Did someone get too close to the big dog?

harrface
01-07-2011, 08:25 PM
Nope! Though one bit of advice from previous contests where people send in multiple entries - remember that the judges vote on the piece and not the artist. If you send too many entries it can actually work against you as you end up spreading the judges' votes among multiple pieces of a similar style.

If i intend to do sculpture, would it benefit myself to take several pictures of the piece and signify they're all of the same piece, or will they be judged as different pieces? Being used to sending pictures of my work, I usually do multiple pictures to capture the entire work, to take in the entire detail.

PopeJual
01-07-2011, 08:54 PM
I hate to open a cane of worms, but is this contest open to Euros and others of similar ilk?

theoneelftorulethem
01-10-2011, 06:58 PM
i haven't drawn a DnD monster in a while. a friend of mine has a painting of the MM1 gold dragon on his wall i made years ago.

and i have extra materials from class to work with for this. I am just happy that i found something that doesn't punish me for being a gamer over 18. yay.

between this and the contest on paizo, this is going to be a fun creating month. i guess it's janowrimo month instead. :D

Cordovan
01-11-2011, 09:16 AM
I hate to open a cane of worms, but is this contest open to Euros and others of similar ilk?

Yes.

Popcorngamer
01-11-2011, 03:31 PM
this may be a little far fetched for this contest but may i photomanipulate a picture of myself using stock ( or my own) photos and apply digital painting to create a creature for the contest?

Lanuric
01-17-2011, 12:01 AM
EDIT:Taken my post. Putting it in the other thread.