The time has dawned to experience Ravenloft in DDO and then to tell the world about it (via in-game-footage video). The contest starts now and will run until 2 weeks after Dec 6th when Ravenloft was released (so last day is currently December 20th - extending if there's any day long downtimes for patching).
Looking for a trailer-length (30 second to 3 minute – maybe 5 minute) video of in-game DDO footage – added graphics/words on top of or spliced into the video is fine as long as the bulk comes from in-game footage. The video should mostly showcase Ravenloft and be Ravenloft themed, but can also contain other DDO action/events. Audio can be in-game, user added, or other sources that don’t violate your video’s hosting licensing agreements or a combination thereof (still checking on whether licensed music that is referenced for purchase via video hosting site such as YouTube is admissible).
Please just one video submission per user – feel free post and later update the video link until the submission deadline (Dec 20th). DDO forums are not hosting your video data - the video must be hosted on a nonSSG video provider such as YouTube, Google, Twitch, etc.
Winners will be announced in this thread and receive a message with their corresponding code 2 days after the contest ends.
Q: How do I get my rewards when I win?
A: Winners will be forum DM’ed using the forum name that posts the video link in this thread.
Q: What assurances do I have that the prizes will be delivered? Is this legit?
A: No real (legal) assurances. All three codes are already purchased.
Q: Who is judging this thing and when will winners be announced?
A: Judging will be done by Gratch and those he annoys for their opinion if the decision is close. Results announced in this thread two days after the submission deadline (Dec 22nd).
Q: How much swearing is allowed in this video?
A: Swearing should be in the form of traditional Barovian swears. Just using English swears shows reduced creativity and decreases the Ravenloft Mojo.
Q: Will Standing Stone Games or WotC or DDO Fansites feature my video in any manner?
A: I’ve spoken to a few people in power but no guarantees of anything due to time/holidays/bandwidth/marut has detected chaos and is chasing down said entity at this moment.
Q: Where do I host this video and how do I submit it for this contest?
A: As listed above, host the video on a video hosting service and then provide a link to that video in this thread.
Q: How do I make videos?
A: Sorry. I only know how to draw
dragons
Q: Do you recommend a resolution/video settings for this trailer video?
A: I usually prefer higher resolution is better but matching the themes of Ravenloft and how they are presented in DDO is the highest priority.
Q: Why didn’t you include a Ravenloft preorder package in the prizes?
A: While people could ostensibly video on Lamannia for free and require a Ravenloft preorder, I decided the larger percentage either already have Ravenloft or would rather just have the DDO points.
Q: Are you a “DDO Whale” and just flinging your whale blubber on the rest of us?
A: No and yes.
Q: I didn't order Ravenloft - that's why I want these DDO Points - Why are you excluding me!?!
A: Three free Ravenloft previews were run by SSG on Lamannia. If you missed those then I'm sorry.
Q: Do you have any backend DDO resources to help my video making?
A: While there are some music and background files on the ddo website, I do not have any access beyond what’s on the ddo.com
website and this nice Strahd
wallpaper or what you can obtain in game.
Q: What if the only entry is one 30s looping meme of Strahd drinking wine? Do I win all 3 codes?
A: I will be very sad if that is the only entry, but still limit the contest to one code per unique entry. Also, that’s not wine he’s drinking.
Q: Won't we be embarrassed when the official DDO Ravenloft trailer comes out?
A: Last official communication from SSG is they are not currently planning on an official trailer for Ravenloft so they can focus on the game and getting it ready for December release. Even if they release a video trailer that is the most mind blowing video ever... this contest will continue for fan videos. Extra media and coverage of their game is usually appreciated.
Q: OMG, this is the worst contest ever – what about my perscapacity!?
A: Erm… I dunno. I’m sure there’s a lot I haven’t thought about. This is my first contest. Feel free to send me a forum message and I’ll correct the post, add more FAQ&A, or maybe I'll just ignore you because TWSWD (That’s What Strahd Would Do).