Official Sega-16 VectorMan Contest!

[Melf]

We know you love your Genesis. That's why you're here, and that's why you can't live without Sega-16 (admit it, you can't!). We also know you love VectorMan. After all, who doesn't? How can you not love a transforming alien made of metal balls? Well, here's your chance to let us know just how much you love them. Sega-16 is happy to announce our next contest, where you'll have a chance to win some cool prizes and have some fun while you're at it.

Have a tale about an adventure to find that elusve game? Fought tooth & nail to score a console at launch? Let us know! Simply tell us about a whacky, awesome experience you had regarding either VectorMan or your Genesis. Your submission should be around 700 words and in narrative form, similar to our Stories from the Book of Genesis series.

Be original. Be creative. Share that digital fish story with the rest of us! If you win, you'll score the following:

Grand Prize: A model 2 Genesis with all the hookups, sealed copies of both VectorMan 1 & 2, and your submission published in an upcoming installment of Stories from the Book of Genesis

Second Prize: A sealed copy of VectorMan 2, and your submission published in an upcoming installment of Stories from the Book of Genesis.

Third Prize: A sealed copy of VectorMan 2.

All you need is a tale to tell, some creativity, and a keyboard. Please consult the Contributor Guidelines (http://www.sega-16.com/Contributer%20Guidelines.htm) or email with any questions about format. I can't help with content, but will be happy to answer any questions about how to submit.

When you're ready, send your submission to ken@sega-16.com with the subject "VectorMan Contest." Please include the submission in the body of the email. No attachments.

Only one entry per person. Contest is open to registered forum members only. Sega-16 reserves the right to change any rule or any other aspect of this contest or disqualify any entrant at any time. The contest will run until August 15, 2005. Entries will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. Eastern time. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Your email address will not be used for anything other than this contest. Prizes are provided courtesy of Sega-16's own Mel (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52).

Good luck!

[j_factor]

I think I should win by sheer principle. :P

[Genesis Knight]

Can we make multiple submissions?

[Melf]

Sorry, only one entry per person!

[Sega Uranus]

Coolest idea for the site EVER!!!


the funny thing is I just got VM1 like 5 days ago, after years of searching for the original copy of it (without the yellow bar) and... well I guess i'll submit the full story.






do a Sonic one later!



This is another reason j00 are my God!

[Melf]

There's still some time left! C'mon people! Let's start writing!

[StRiDA CoL]

my story is about TJ and E

[Mel]

Three days left.

[StRiDA CoL]

Hey Melf how many entries so far?

[Mel]

I've asked him like 8 times and he hasn't told me. <sigh> And i'm the damn sponsor!


Speaking of which, BUY MY STUFF!

[Melf]

Lol, sorry! PM's away!

My dad was visiting this week, so my online time was limited.

[janus]

Hey, do you have to live in North America to enter?

[Genesis Knight]

So...how many?

[Mel]

Hey, do you have to live in North America to enter?

Where do you live? I'll handle these on the case by case basis b/c overseas shipping can get pretty expensive.

[Mel]

So...how many?

Mel points to the sign that says Employees only =)



I have a round about answer, not nearly as many as we want. So chances of winning stuff are very high.

[Melf]

Contest ends tonight at midnight! Last call!

[Sega Uranus]

Are there any plans for another contest, like next year?






I would work really hard for an Ecco, EarthWorm Jim, or Sonic contest.







A Winter contest too... I'm sorry, I am really exited to see these submissions go up!

[janus]

Damn, I don't think I'll have enough time to finish. If only I saw this earlier! This is a great idea, though, and if there are any more contests in future I will definitely join in.

[Mel]

Ahhh, see each contest is completely different, the first one was a trivia contest, this one was a writing contest, who knows what the next one will be!

[Sega Uranus]

Shaving contest!






:shock: wait...







maybe... a speed run contest... of Sonic 3 or 2 or 1


or

maybe a "find the best commercial" contest (find a commercial on the internet for a genesis/cd/32X that isn't on the site already)

[StRiDA CoL]

IM DONE AND I SENT IN MY ENTRY

[Sega Uranus]

Melf, You could change the name of my story if you want cause mine was pretty generic. I mean "VectorMan story" is really lame!

[Melf]

No worries! :)

The contest has ended! Submissions trickled in slow and steady for the first week or so, but really picked up near the end! I'm going to have my work cut out for me this week!

The winners will be announced with the Thursday review update, with the first place entry going up on Friday. We'll let him bask in the sun for the weekend, and the second place winner will go up the following Friday.

Thanks to all for all the great submissions. I'm glad to see there's so much love for the Genesis. :)

[Sega Uranus]

Can you tell us how many submissions there were?


and were any... well bad?

[Mel]

The anticipation is killin' me!

[lordofduct]

Can you tell us how many submissions there were?


and were any... well bad?
Mine was bad... yeah I didn't win.

[Mel]

Can you tell us how many submissions there were?


and were any... well bad?
Mine was bad... yeah I didn't win.

Dunno, its the 18th, and I haven't received the order of who to send the prizes to. So umm... yeah, there's still a chance.

[Melf]

Sorry about that Mel!

Our summer contest is over, and here are the winners!

1st Prize: Nick Gibson

2nd Prize: Cameron Ruscitti

3rd Prize: Cory Adcock

Please notify Mel with your postal address, so he can send you your prizes forthwith!

Thanks for participating everyone! We had about a dozen submissions, and some may even show up as future installments of SftBoG.

[StRiDA CoL]

I think mine was just to short

[janus]

Any idea when the winning entires are going to appear on the site?

[StRiDA CoL]

they are gonna appear tommorrow

[Mel]

Sorry about that Mel!

Our summer contest is over, and here are the winners!

1st Prize: Nick Gibson

2nd Prize: Cameron Ruscitti

3rd Prize: Cory Adcock

Please notify Mel with your postal address, so he can send you your prizes forthwith!


PM me with your addresses for me to shop the prizes. If you prefer you can email me at mel@alienspace.net =)

[lordofduct]

See I told you I didn't win.. mine really wasn't totally about SEGA though. It was just a very fond memory of mine of a christmas morning, it just so happend it was the day I got Sonic 2... it was all I could think of for an idea.

That and mine was 15 minutes late.

Melf have you STILL not received those mags??? oh yeah and I found SA and SA2 ones too... if your interested you can have em free. PM me.

[Melf]

I got the mags yesterday, safe and sound.


I'd gladly take those SA ones too. :)

[StRiDA CoL]

yeah my story is the same thing like lordofduct's
it just talks about a flashback I had about TJ an E

[Sega Uranus]

I actually got third place? COOL, this made my day! I made it just for fun!

[IronKnux]

whoa, I got second place! That just made the rest of my summer! I didn't really expect to win, I just entered because I love writing, and for a little fun... but second place? man, that's awesome

[Mel]

Still waiting for 1st and 3rd prize winners to provide the shipping addresses!

[Genesis Knight]

Address sent, Mr. Mel.

[Mel]

Sorry about that Mel!

Our summer contest is over, and here are the winners!

1st Prize: Nick Gibson

2nd Prize: Cameron Ruscitti

3rd Prize: Cory Adcock

Please notify Mel with your postal address, so he can send you your prizes forthwith!

Thanks for participating everyone! We had about a dozen submissions, and some may even show up as future installments of SftBoG.

Ok, so what are the names on the forums for each of these people? =)

is it

1st: Genesis Knight
2nd: Ironknux
3rd: ??

-Mel

[Sega Uranus]

I'm Cory :P


















oh, snap!

[Genesis Knight]

I'm Nick Gibson. 'ello!

[Mel]

[quote=Melf]Sorry about that Mel!

Our summer contest is over, and here are the winners!

1st Prize: Nick Gibson

2nd Prize: Cameron Ruscitti

3rd Prize: Cory Adcock

Please notify Mel with your postal address, so he can send you your prizes forthwith!

Thanks for participating everyone! We had about a dozen submissions, and some may even show up as future installments of SftBoG.

I'll ship the prizes first thing monday!!


1st: Genesis Knight
2nd: Ironknux
3rd: Sega Uranus!

-Mel

[Genesis Knight]

Great! About how long should I expect? (Like what shipping method are you using?)

[Mel]

Great! About how long should I expect? (Like what shipping method are you using?)

USPS Parcel Post or First class (depending on weight) should be there no later than Friday I guess.

I'm already working on ideas for the next contest.

Did you guys like writting?

[IronKnux]

I love writing. Expect another entry from me in the next contest!

[Mel]

ALL PRIZES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!!! 1st class for 2nd and 3rd place, and parcel post for 1st place!

[Genesis Knight]

Thank you!

[IronKnux]

I just received my prize 5 minutes ago... the sweet smell of vintage gaming :D

[Melf]

IronKnux: check your email!

[IronKnux]

Email has been checked, and I replied, clearing up the not-so-clear Ignatius conflict. Post as you wish, I'm just grateful that you liked my story.

[Genesis Knight]

You got your prize already? Grumble grumble.

[Genesis Knight]

Hey! It just came! YAY!

[Sega Uranus]

Just got it!

Very well packed!

[Mel]

All the prizes were confirmed received. perhaps we should lock the thread?

[Melf]

Done!