CASE MODDING SHOWDOWN 2010 - Competition

http://showdown.newmodcity.com/

We are Proudly Sponsored by Lamptron and Frozen-Q PC Mods


The Case Modding Showdown is back, better and improved!!!


What is New?!?!?!


New Scoring System: It mean more point, voting will be obsolete after this Showdown.

More Bonus Point: Oh yeah! More bonus points than previous Showdown so be aware and read the More Info Link to find out how to get them.

Hidden Bonus Point: These point will be hidden in the community and you will have to find them to get them. You will have to level up to get the hint to get the hidden points there are 5 levels in total so now you have the chance to get even more point in the competition.

We reduced the 11 Categories from last year to 8 Categories and an additional Category for Modding Forums (Forum vs Forum) where your forum will be able to battle for the Modding Supremacy on the Cyberworld.

Registration: [Open May 21, 2010] - [Close August 31, 2010]

RULES & GENERAL INFORMATION


CATEGORIES


My First Case Mod / Build

This category is for anyone who has never done a case mod or build and this is the first one in his/her life.

Note: If your first project was sponsored it only qualify for the Sponsored Category. (No Hardware Required)


Case Mod

This category is for those who already have more than one project under his/her wings already.

Note: Your first project don’t qualify for this category, Case Mods are going to be judged according to the modification made to the Case itself only. (No Hardware Required)


Built from Scratch

This category is only for those who like to build things from scratch. Not Case Mod should be post in this category.

Note: If your project was sponsored it only qualify for the Sponsored Category. If this is your first ever BFS you should enter “My First Case Mod / Build” Category. (No Hardware Required)


Sponsored Case Mod / Build

This category is for those who have managed to get some goodies from companies to be displayed on their project. Only Case Mods and Scratch builds.

Note: You should mention your sponsor and post links to your sponsors website or info only (no picture of your sponsor will be allow). (Only Sponsored Hardware is required)


Modding Masters

This category is exclusive to Modding Masters or PRO, if you feel like you want to compete in this category, enter at own risk. Pro Modder will be invited to participate in this category.

Note: Case Mods, Built from Scratch and Sponsored Projects are allowed in this category. (No Hardware Required)


Best Gaming Rig

Only Gaming Rigs with a minimum of 10% modding requirement.

Note: Hardware, FPS screen shots, Configuration and Specs are required.


Best Watercooled Rig

This Category is for those who abandon the Air Cooling Path and went to the Water cooling Side.

Note: Hardware, Temp Screen shots, configuration and Specs are required.


Best PC Hardware Mod

This Category is for those who like to MOD PC peripherals.

Note: Any Computer Hardware is allowed to enter this Category.


SCORING SYSTEM

Points

Unique Design: 10 Pts (Let your imagination run wild and create something unique)

Craftsmanship: 10 Pts (Let your soul merge with your hands and create a master piece)

Creativity: 10 Pts (Use your ingenious to create something amazing, surprise us!)

Difficulty: 10 Pts (How difficult can be mod or buid a case, we know how so do your best)

Me, Myself and My Project: 20 Pts (You will get 20 pts for the final picture, you and your project together)

Movie Star: 10 Pts (You will receive 10 pts for 10 videos of your project progress, each Video represent 1 Point)


Bonus Points

Best Outdoor Picture: 5 pts (You Must post 3 Outdoors Pictures when you complete your project)

Rampage Mode: 1 Point for each Forum you post your Worklog
(You can post your Project's Worklog in any forum you want, this is unlimited you can post your log in every forum on internet and you will get 1 pts for each one, project must be completed on every forum)

Brotherhood: 10 Pts (When you post your project on any Forum of the Forums Brotherhood www.omg-fb.net])

Brotherhood+: 5 Pts (When you post your project on "Worklogs of the World!" at http://www.omg-fb.net)

Goodwill Ambassador: 1 Point for every Modder you invite. (Get 1 Extra Point for every modder you invite to the Case Modding Showdown 2010)

Running for President: 1 Point for each person on a Group Picture (You will get 1 pts for each person on a group picture, limited to 50 people and 5 pictures (you can divide the groups in pictures) you don't count in the group picture)

Extra Points

Every Participant will have 10 Extra Points, you can use it only in the Final Round. You can Not use your Extra Points for yourself, you have to Give this 10 Extra Points to a Fellow Modder.
You will be able to award your 10 Extra Point in the Final Round only.

Voting
Only active members (with a Minimum of 35 Post) in the community will be able to vote for the favorite projects. Popular vote will not be available for this one.

Hidden Bonus Points Levels

Level 1 = You will get 50 Points (Available when you make 5 valid post in your worklog)
Level 2 = You will get 100 Points (Available when you make 25 valid post in your worklog)
Level 3 = You will get 150 Points (Available when you make your first valid post in your worklog @ http://www.omg-fb.net - Need to complete Lvl 1 & 2)
Level 4 = You will get 200 Points (Available when you make a valid post on any of the Forum Brotherhood's Forums, Need to complete Lvl 1, 2 & 3)
Level 5 = You will get 250 Points (Available when you complete your Project, Need to complete Lvl 1, 2, 3 & 4)

For a Total of 750 Points



CMSII-2010 Help and General Info
This thread will be update periodically so remember to Bookmark & check it out from time to time.

Registration will run from May 21, 2010 till August 31, 2010

Remember that entries per Categories is limited to 10 and 6 in the Forum vs Forum Category
and as soon as we accept all the entries in one category that category will be closed.

Here is an up to date on How Many Spots are left:
My First Case Mod / Build: 8
Case Mod: 6
Built from Scratch: 6
Sponsored Case Mod / Buid: 7
Modding Masters: 6
Best Gaming Rig: 8
Best Watercooled Rig: 9
Best PC Hardware Mod: 10
Forum vs Forum: 5

So dont delay got to Registration: and reserve your Spot NOW!

Invitation By Jolly-Swagman New Mod City Staff

Hope to see some of you ENTER this Year too, last years CMS09 was great and a Fun time by the members that entered!



Happy Modding Guys!!!



Update May 31, 2010


Here is an up to date on How Many Spots are left:

My First Case Mod / Build: 3
Case Mod: 2
Built from Scratch: 4
Sponsored Case Mod / Buid: 7
Modding Masters: 2
Best Gaming Rig: 8
Best Watercooled Rig: 9
Best PC Hardware Mod: 10
Forum vs Forum: 5


As soon as we accept all the entries in one category that category will be closed.


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Work Log Requirement

1. An Introduction to your Project (Must have the Before Pictures - 3 minimum) - 1 Post

2. Content or Body of your Project (Must have detailed info and Pictures of the progress of your Project - 20 Pictures Minimum) - Multiple Post

3. Conclusion of your project (Explaining what you did, what you learn and what how this competition help you improve and level up your modding experience)

You Worklog Must Have:

a) 3 before Pictures (Minimum)

b) 20 Pictures of the Progress of your Project (Minimum)

c) 3 after Pictures (Minimum)

d) 3 Outdoor Pictures (Minimum)

e) Pictures of you and your Project Together (First and Last Post)

f) At least 1 Group Picture

You don't need to describe every single picture if you take good quality (step by step) pictures.

Picture Size:

- 640x480p Min or 800x600p Max

- If you use the Max setting you must use the code "[rimg]image.jpg[/rimg]" instead of the regular one.

- Don't post thumbnail pictures.

- Watermark is allowed.

- We recommend tinypic.com, photobucket.com or imageshack.com for your image hosting.

Social Networking:

You can use all your Social Networking application to promote your project we recommend that you add a direct link to your work log.

You can NOT Include:

- Links to companies, forums and/or any website that is not allowed by the rules.
- Pictures that include nudity, racist, religious and/or political content.


Good Luck and Happy Modding!

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Update June 12, 2010

Registration will run from May 21, 2010 till August 31, 2010

Remember that entries per Categories is limited to 10 and 6 in the Forum vs Forum Category
and as soon as we accept all the entries in one category that category will be closed.


Here is an up to date on How Many Spots are left:

My First Case Mod / Build: ( This My First Case Mod / Build Category is Full and Now Closed !! )
Case Mod: ( This Case Mod Category is Full and Now Closed !! )
Built from Scratch: 4
Sponsored Case Mod / Buid: 5
Modding Masters: ( This Modding Masters Category is Full and Now Closed !! )
Best Gaming Rig: 8
Best Watercooled Rig: 9
Best PC Hardware Mod: 10
Forum vs Forum: 5


So dont delay got to Registration: and Reserve your Spot NOW!


Good Luck and Happy Modding!

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