Evil Avatar Holiday Giveaway Official Rules

[bapenguin]

Evil Avatar Holiday Giveaway Official Rules

The Evil Avatar Holiday Giveaway is open to all Evil Avatar members. You are required to have a valid login to EvilAvatar.com and an email address to enter. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest, but donations are welcome.

You may enter the contest once a day per prize and once a day for the grand prize. Winning a prize is limited to one win per day. You may enter for all prizes offered that day, but only one email entry per prize. To enter you should click the link in the contest’s news post for that day for the corresponding prize you wish to enter for. You may also send an email with the subject line containing the prize code as specified in that day’s news post. The prize information is a small code located at the end of the prize.

The code for the prize is after this line:

To enter for this prize send an email to:eagiveaway@gmail.com with a subject of ABCD1

ABCD1 is to be placed in the subject of the email.

Both methods require a valid email address and the body of the email should contain your Evil Avatar user name.


Users that enter the contest more than once per day per prize are automatically disqualified.

A valid shipping address is required and we can not ship to PO Boxes.


The contest is open to all users, worldwide with the exception of the Grand Prize and the Boom Chairs.

The contest starts Monday, December 5th at 7:30 AM.
All entries for Day 1 must be received by Tuesday, December 6th at 6:59AM.
Winners for Day 1 will be drawn at 7AM and announced during the Day 2 Newspost.
All entries for Day 2 must be received by Wednesday, December 7th at 6:59AM.
Winners for Day 2 will be drawn at 7AM and announced during the Day 3 Newspost.
All entries for Day 3 must be received by Thursday, December 8th at 6:59AM.
Winners for Day 3 will be drawn at 7AM and announced during the Day 4 Newspost.
All entries for Day 4 must be received by Friday, December 9th at 6:59AM.
Winners for Day 4 will be drawn at 7AM and announced during the Day 5 Newspost.
All entries for Day 5 must be received by Monday, December 12th at 6:59AM.
All entries for the Grand Prize must be received by Monday, December 12th at 6:59AM
Winners will be announced for Day 5 and the Grand Prize at 7:30 AM on December 12th

All times are Eastern Time (GMT-5)


Gaming PC Sponsered by WiredUpSolutions.com (http://www.wiredupsolutions.com) Specs:

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+ (2.0GHz) 939pin Retail
Motherboard: Asus A8N-E Socket 939/nForce4 Ultra/PCI-Express/Gigabit LAN
Memory: DDR400 1GB(512Mx2) Kingston Original Memory
Hard Drive: Maxtor 160GB SATA 150 7200rpm 8MB Hard Drive
Video Card: Chaintech nVidia GeForce 6600 256MB TV-Out/DVI/SLI Ready PCI-Express
DVD Burner: 16x BenQ DVD-RW Drive
Case: Raidmax 822WUP COBRA w/420W ATX Case
Operating System: Windows XP Professional

The PC will ship pre-assembled with Windows XP Professional Pre-Installed.

If you have any questions regarding the contest send an email to EAGiveaway@gmail.com with a subject of QUESTION.

Any information submitted during this contest is used ONLY by EvilAvatar.com for this contest and in no way will be submitted to any 3rd parties unless it is required for prize redemption. We reserve the right to substitute a prize based on availability with any prize for a prize of equal value.

[Noiz]

The contest is open to all users, worldwide with the exception of the Grand Prize and the Boom Chairs.

:( Those are the only 2 prizes I was interested in. :(

Ah well, good luck everyone!

[baz]

If you have any questions regarding the contest send an email to EAGiveaway@gmail.com with a subject of QUESTION.

Or we can post here? My question was that I didn't add my shipping address in the email to EAGiveaway@gmail.com, so does that invalidate my entry? Or do you only need to give that should you win?

Anyway, lets get on with the winning!

[baz]

Missed that worldwide thing... in that case, ignore my entries to GRAND and BOOMD1 then...

[bapenguin]

Or we can post here? My question was that I didn't add my shipping address in the email to EAGiveaway@gmail.com, so does that invalidate my entry? Or do you only need to give that should you win?

Anyway, lets get on with the winning!

We'll contact winners and get shipping info later...no biggie!

[Serapth]

Is Canada elligable for the PC?

[bean19]

Wow, that GrandPrize looks SOOOO sweet.

It's the PC I want, but have know full well that I need to wait 2 years to purchase since I'm still in school. Also, I'll need to be a professional with money to spare before I could ever afford a custom-made case like that beautiful one.

Wow! Just Wow!

No one else sign up! ;)

[bapenguin]

Is Canada elligable for the PC?

Yeah. Let me see if I can get clarification on the Boomchairs.

[ZeroTactics]

And if Canada is eligible, will the province of Quebec be included ?

[makkura]

same question as zerotactics

darn stupid laws

[TrackZero]

And if Canada is eligible, will the province of Quebec be included ?

Heh, technically it shouldn't be, since it's against the Quebec contest laws, to my knowledge. That's why every contest online that's open to U.S. and Canada usually has a comment about Quebec being excluded (at least that I've ever seen).

[TrackZero]

Ah, it's defined here (http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,307794,00.html).

"When running an online or offline contest, sweepstakes or raffle, it's important to be aware of the regulations governing such offerings. Federal regulations on such games are enforced by the FTC, and state regulations on such games are enforced by state attorneys general.

Florida and New York require registration of games if the prize is valued at more than $5,000. Arizona, Rhode Island and Quebec also regulate games. Therefore, if you plan on heavily promoting your event, keep in mind that you need to consult with an attorney to ensure compliance with these regulations, or else risk investigation and/or penalties if any entrants file a complaint against you or the law enforcement agencies become aware of your activities."

[bapenguin]

Well then....I guess Quebec is excluded. Sorry guys! :(

It's amazing how much has to go in to a "simple contest"

[makkura]

darn :mad:

[ÜberJumper]

Just curious, what software, if any, are you using to help with the draw? Or are you just taking the names, putting them on bits of paper, and putting them into a hat?

I ask because we occasionally run contests, and if you have some kind of software solution, that'd be sweet.

[Ravana]

I have a copy of the sourcecode if you'd like it.


10 print "FITBABITS IS THE WINNER!"
20 goto 10

[bapenguin]

Sent you a PM ÜberJumper

[Poewan]

Heh, technically it shouldn't be, since it's against the Quebec contest laws, to my knowledge. That's why every contest online that's open to U.S. and Canada usually has a comment about Quebec being excluded (at least that I've ever seen).

Actually, the Quebec laws and regulations regarding contests can be found here : Linky (http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=3&file=/L_6/L6R3_1_A.htm&PHPSESSID=7e2d90081950ca028ef848945baae44f)

Basically, Quebec would be elligible, but EA would have had to register/notify the Regie and provided the proper documents 10 days before the contest publication. Funny thing is, very few people are actually aware of these laws and regulations, and I have in the past won similar contests on the web where the contest administrator had not registered the contest with the Regie. In the end, unless someone actively complains about it, nobody up here will give a shit, altough I wouldnt take that chance personally.

[hotshotz]

just a qwik question;
so when i email to enter for all prizes (once per day per prize) -- does that include the Grand Prize as well?
or is the Grand Prize entry supposed to be just one email over all?

[bapenguin]

just a qwik question;
so when i email to enter for all prizes (once per day per prize) -- does that include the Grand Prize as well?
or is the Grand Prize entry supposed to be just one email over all?

One entry per day, so if you remember to enter every day, you have 5 chances of winning.

[Kagger]

Evil Avatar Holiday Giveaway Official Rules


You may enter the contest once a day per prize and once a day for the grand prize. Winning a prize is limited to one win per day. To enter you should click the link in the contest’s news post for that day for the corresponding prize you wish to enter for. You may also send an email with the subject line containing the prize code as specified in that day’s news post. The prize information is a small code located at the end of the prize.




So does that mean I can put an entry in for all 3 prizes, and the grand prize? Or do I have to pick one prize per day? I thought it was the 2nd thing, one prizer per day, but that statment makes it sound like I can enter all 3 if I wanted too.

[bapenguin]

So does that mean I can put an entry in for all 3 prizes, and the grand prize? Or do I have to pick one prize per day? I thought it was the 2nd thing, one prizer per day, but that statment makes it sound like I can enter all 3 if I wanted too.

All 3. I gotta try to clarify it for people. :)

[Captain Awesome]

FITBABITS said you could just me the PC now.


Thanks by the way.

[Vampyre]

Good Luck To All!!!!
:)

[GoblinToe]

Holiday Giveaways! How cool. Thanks for offering this, Evil.

Good luck, everyone!

[dark_inchworm]

Is this, like more "formal" contests (IGN/Gamespy/etc.), something that leaves you susceptible to taxes if you win the prize? Or is this a happy-go-lucky "take my computer and pay nothing" ordeal?

Not that I'd mind paying a bit of tax for the kickass rig. Though, I guess it'd be my mother doing the paying, me being a broke bum and all.. hmm.

[SMES]

The PC is almost exactly the same computer my brother just bought for himself. Processor, MB, Ram, HD size, everything. Only difference I think is his is a 6800, not a 6600.

Oh well, I'm using a 1Ghz Celeron with a Geforce 2. Here's hoping!

I entered the PSP game contest, and since I have no PSP if I win the game will go to Child's Play.

[Nastrado]

Heck I will pay for the shipping myself if I win the big prizes. Would be well worth it.

[Sazime]

Does this boost people creating new accounts quite a bit? It would be interesting to see how many new people the contest attracts to the site and boards.

[dartt]

I assume shipping the grand prize and chairs to the UK is out of the question?

[hotshotz]

i'm hoping users with hotmail account aren't considered as spam for "EAGiveaway@gmail.com" account and automatically deleted -- that Peter & Chicken prize looks so cool! - but then again which prize isn't XD

[bapenguin]

i'm hoping users with hotmail account aren't considered as spam for "EAGiveaway@gmail.com" account and automatically deleted -- that Peter & Chicken prize looks so cool! - but then again which prize isn't XD

Nope, I see plenty of entries from people with hotmail addresses.

[hotshotz]

Nope, I see plenty of entries from people with hotmail addresses.

thanks; i feel relieved now :)

[daedal]

I gotta move to Ontario.. :(

[TrackZero]

I gotta move to Ontario.. :(

Heh, no comment (since it's non-PC to talk against Quebec in this province).

Actually, I've been to Montreal twice, it's a awesome city. The people are really friendly. As for the rest of the province, never been there, can't comment.

[Pigeon]

So when are you announcing the winner of the ABCD1 prize? (;

[makkura]

i've been in ontario once, went for the lord of the ring museum exhibition.
cool town, but one night we ran into some weird drinking club, guys were dressed as women and ran in the street until they find a bar, drink one beer than come running out until they find another bar.... you get the drift.

and we had to wait in line OUTSIDE to see harry potter. not cool at all, old theater too, it was an old theater place and the chairs were unconfortable. but aside from that i had a great trip =)

[Thrift]

Does this boost people creating new accounts quite a bit? It would be interesting to see how many new people the contest attracts to the site and boards.
You'd better believe it. It got me to join after months of lurking.

[Mav]

maybe I'm blind but can someone point me out to the Day 2 and Day 3 threads? I know Day 1 is below, and I can swear I saw a Day 2 thread at some point. But Day 2 has dissappeared and I've yet to stumble apon the Day 3. Search came up with nadda.

[bapenguin]

Day 2 (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7728)
Day 3 (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7766)

Very weird...Day 1 seems to have dissapeared.

I found it...for some reason I moved it into the In House forum....here it is (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7698).

Sounds like a good idea though, I think I'll move the rest then.

[TheKeck]

So, since it's Day 5, are we going to be finding out who won the grand prize tomorrow morning?

[TheKeck]

So, since it's Day 5, are we going to be finding out who won the grand prize tomorrow morning?

It appears not. And I work up early on a Saturday for nothing. :(

[TrackZero]

It appears not. And I work up early on a Saturday for nothing. :(

And you've resorted to talking to yourself now. Tch tch tch.

Actually, I always find EA slow on Saturday mornings for some reason. People sleeping in I guess....

[TheKeck]

It appears not. And I work up early on a Saturday for nothing. :(

Can you believe this guy TrackZero? :p

[bapenguin]

Monday morning we'll announced the winners. Readership drops quite a bit on the weekend...I guess people have lives or something.... :)

[TheKeck]

Monday morning we'll announced the winners. Readership drops quite a bit on the weekend...I guess people have lives or something.... :)

WHAT?!! Are you kidding me!! :(

[DiBiddilyBop]

Monday morning we'll announced the winners. Readership drops quite a bit on the weekend...I guess people have lives or something.... :)

I think having a life is grounds for automatic disqualification.

[TheKeck]

I just don't see how limited readership on Saturday interferes with announcing the winners today. Oh well, I guess it'll all be worth is when I win the grand prize. :D

[RGetz]

So I'm the only one who sits here all weekend, refreshing the page every 30 seconds?

Yeah, but I'm right behind you refreshing it every 45 seconds.

[bapenguin]

I just don't see how limited readership on Saturday interferes with announcing the winners today. Oh well, I guess it'll all be worth is when I win the grand prize. :D

Well...the few sponsers who donated to the contest should get maximum exposure...that's why. :)

[Deadend]

Yeah, but I'm right behind you refreshing it every 45 seconds.

About every 5 minutes, unless there is a good thread or 2.

[TheKeck]

Well...the few sponsers who donated to the contest should get maximum exposure...that's why. :)

Oh, all right. I can accept that. :)