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Poll: Your HobbitFanContest videos

TheHutt
Gondor


Sep 19 2014, 4:56pm

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Poll: Your HobbitFanContest videos Can't Post

Heya there,

Well, now the official HobbitFanContest is near the end and I suppose there were some people from here who participated and made an own video as step #3 of the contest.

So now my question:

Would you also be ready to share your video outside of the contest? So that others might see it.

A) Yes, I would not mind share it with the general public
B) Yes, but only in a close circle, like in the TORN forum only
C) No, this is private just between me and PJ (i.e., the Warner reps)

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(This post was edited by TheHutt on Sep 19 2014, 4:57pm)


Moahunter
Rohan


Sep 19 2014, 8:03pm

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There is a mysterious silence on this forum re. the competition. [In reply to] Can't Post

Since the details were posted on Aug.25
http://newboards.theonering.net/...i?post=770331#770331
there have been 255 views of the OP and not a single reply.
Bombadil posted later about problems he was experiencing and again, no replies except from a mod.


Magpie
Immortal


Sep 19 2014, 8:32pm

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what response were you looking for? [In reply to] Can't Post

personally, I had zero interest in the competition.

There's no way I could swing going if I happened to win some 'perk'. I didn't look into it but it didn't cover airfare, for example... right? I assumed I'd have to pay for the travel companion or go alone? I didn't have a passport. And I think I glimpsed something about paying taxes. Uh... no thanks.

A quick glance at the ways to win looked like someone got a WHOLE lot of promotion out of people's hard work. I'd rather the investment of my time went into things that benefited me more... or at least got me a better chance of a benefit that competitions like this do.

And finally, I don't play the lottery either. The odds just aren't in anyone's favor on stuff like this. I'm just not enough of a dreamer.

What would be interesting is to poll how many people gave this competition no thought, a passing thought, and/or made a sincere effort to enter something they hoped would win them the big prize.

I think lack of response to threads like this indicates most of us gave this no thought or just a passing thought... but that's just my sense.


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TheHutt
Gondor


Sep 20 2014, 9:54am

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That's strange... [In reply to] Can't Post

...either this event is really not that interesting for the forums regulars,

Or there is a competitiveness in this matter which prevents anybody to share anything that could diminish his own chances...

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Bombadil
Half-elven


Sep 20 2014, 1:24pm

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Here izz bombyzz [In reply to] Can't Post

http://t.co/gVqGi2XMXf

But If Bomby WINzz?

May it BE? Itzz my "Last Ditch Attempt"
to Honor Goldberryzz
"Life...
while we were
IN Love with MiddleEARTH?


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Bombadil
Half-elven


Sep 20 2014, 2:26pm

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HERE is a hint? [In reply to] Can't Post

If you watch bom'z Bid
You can ALSO see the other
ONEzz TOoo?

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DanielLB
Immortal


Sep 20 2014, 3:25pm

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I think it's because of the type of participation required. [In reply to] Can't Post

Despite the age of video blogs, vines and viral videos, the majority of people are shy - at least when you have to make a video on why you should win the contest. I signed up to the contest but hadn't realised this is what you had to. There is no way I'm blowing my own trumpet on film. The fact is, some people will not be comfortable with it. Nor do I have the time to earn the number of coins required. I really think the competition is aimed at a younger generation (it is heavily dependent on social media for coins) who are less reserved and more outgoing.

The contest might of had more interest on the forum had the way to win/enter been different.



Bernhardina
Rohan


Sep 20 2014, 4:08pm

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Well [In reply to] Can't Post

I am part of the "younger generation" and as soon as I read that you must submit a public video I was a little bit... scared. It is just not my area, and I am still thinking of if I should try it or not. So my guess is that you are correct, the video-thing is making a lot of fans go: NO!


As for the question by the thread-starter: Would you also be ready to share your video outside of the contest? So that others might see it.

My reply is: B) Yes, but only in a close circle, like in the TORN forum only

Watching Bomby's video I was thinking I might submit one, it won't hurt Tongue



Bombadil
Half-elven


Sep 20 2014, 6:25pm

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HUTT, Daniel..AND Berny..After putting mine together? [In reply to] Can't Post

it was a STILL a Stuggle to STILL figure out
WHAT is required?

BUT..if you just quietly do a WebCAM..
you could be the ONE
from YOUR country?
(Remember 150 people get to GO!
75 Winners & a pal?)

AND MAY it BE? The HUTT, Berny,
gramma, Daniel,the wonderful people here.

& little Ol' bomby
could BE...Skippin' down THROUGH
The Shire...
Together?

GIVE it SHOT! ALL of TORn...
Authentic Tolkienpeople
are ALLOWED?

SHARE! Your Shire..Don't be Shy?

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Voronwë_the_Faithful
Valinor

Sep 20 2014, 10:37pm

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Cool! [In reply to] Can't Post

I don't have much interest in the contest, but I was happy to get to see Bombadil.

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TheHutt
Gondor


Sep 20 2014, 11:23pm

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I shall [In reply to] Can't Post

Definitely take a look at Bomby's video - once I am back from my vacation.

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LordotRings93
Rohan


Sep 21 2014, 1:03pm

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I made my video [In reply to] Can't Post

And I've been participating in the contest from the beginning (currently in the top 5 of the leaderboard). Here is my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrNyGd1a7Pc It took me 5 hours to get this 2 minute video right, believe it or not.... Tongue

I thought it really wasn't being discussed due to no one wanting to "brag" in saying they got more coins or just to keep it to themselves. The prospect of might having to pay taxes though might make me not want accept the prize, though... And with airfare, I'm pretty sure they supply you with the ticket, just at your own expense have to find a way to get to "sponsor selected airport".

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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Sep 21 2014, 1:07pm

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*high five* Well Done Bomby :D // [In reply to] Can't Post

 



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DaughterofLaketown
Gondor


Sep 21 2014, 1:57pm

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I agree with Magpie [In reply to] Can't Post

I, like a lot of posters probably didn't bother because of one reason or another. I happen to not have Facebook and I was prepared to join just for that, it's too much of a pain. And like Magpie said I couldn't afford to go anyway and it just didnt seem likely I could win. I blew it off like I do most big sweepstakes because it had to many loops to jump through for something I couldn't possibly win.




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DaughterofLaketown
Gondor


Sep 21 2014, 2:01pm

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This sums it up pretty well [In reply to] Can't Post

 
There's no way I could swing going if I happened to win some 'perk'. I didn't look into it but it didn't cover airfare, for example... right? I assumed I'd have to pay for the travel companion or go alone? I didn't have a passport. And I think I glimpsed something about paying taxes. Uh... no thanks.

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"And so they stood on the walls of the city of Gondor, and a great wind rose and blew, and their hair, raven and golden, streamed out mingling in the air."

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DaughterofLaketown
Gondor


Sep 21 2014, 2:05pm

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I am in this demographic [In reply to] Can't Post

 I really think the competition is aimed at a younger generation (it is heavily dependent on social media for coins) who are less reserved and more outgoing.

The contest might of had more interest on the forum had the way to win/enter been different.

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"And so they stood on the walls of the city of Gondor, and a great wind rose and blew, and their hair, raven and golden, streamed out mingling in the air."


Bernhardina
Rohan


Sep 21 2014, 5:11pm

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So I did a video... [In reply to] Can't Post

I can't think of another time I would do anything like this. It is not like me at all, but I tried to speak from my heart Crazy anyway, here's my video that I promised to share ONLY with you guys Tongue


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8DA9KOYIUY



Kim
Valinor


Sep 21 2014, 5:13pm

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Nice job! [In reply to] Can't Post

Excellent video - good luck to you!



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Bernhardina
Rohan


Sep 21 2014, 5:19pm

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Wow! [In reply to] Can't Post

You sounded exactly like the real Gollum, good job Wink Nice video!



BlackFox
Half-elven


Sep 21 2014, 5:30pm

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Good luck to you, guys! [In reply to] Can't Post

It'd be awesome to see familiar faces among the winners. Smile



Kim
Valinor


Sep 21 2014, 5:40pm

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That was great! [In reply to] Can't Post

Thanks for sharing, I'd say you did what you intended to do. Smile Good luck in the contest!



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TheHutt
Gondor


Sep 21 2014, 7:26pm

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NOW I have watched it... [In reply to] Can't Post

...and I tip my hat to ye, dear sir. I do wish you luck!

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LordotRings93
Rohan


Sep 22 2014, 6:17pm

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Thank you very much!!// [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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LordotRings93
Rohan


Sep 22 2014, 6:18pm

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Hehe, thanks! // [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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LordotRings93
Rohan


Oct 7 2014, 5:37pm

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Any idea when winners will be announced? [In reply to] Can't Post

Terms and Rules said 10 business days after contest closure (which was late on Sept. 22nd), so I would expect winners to have been picked by now. Or maybe they have and they're just not announcing it?

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