Malhavoc Press

Cry Havoc Design-a-Unit Contest!
UPDATE: Nov. 14, 2004: This contest has ended.

Skip Williams' definitive d20 mass combat system is now in stores! That's right, the print edition of Cry Havoc is now on sale, and we're recognizing the occasion with a new contest. Up for grabs is a set of Cry Havoc galleys (printer's proofs) autographed by the author and a poster featuring the book's cover art and signed by artist Todd Lockwood. These unique items will be awarded to the winners of a blind drawing of all those who post their own unique unit to the contest's message board thread.

How to Enter:
In Chapter Three of Cry Havoc, Skip details unit combat and describes how to create your own unit using the Unit Record Sheet on page 133. (There's even a sample filled-in unit sheet for your reference on page 132.)

So what we want you to do is design your own unit, using the rules in the book, and post it to our Cry Havoc Contest message board thread.

Your entry must be in English and it must include all the information listed on the Cry Havoc Unit Record Sheet (but individual creature names are strictly optional). You can dowload a Unit Record Sheet here [60k PDF]. Unit postings must also cite the source (d20 book, website, etc.) of the base stats for all the creatures in the unit, as well as the relevant urls, page numbers, etc.

We will hold a blind drawing of all eligible entries and draw a first-place and a second-place winner. First prize isa quality poster featuring the artwork from the cover of the Malhavoc Press product Cry Havoc, autographed by artist Todd Lockwood (approximate retail value of $30.00 U.S.). Poster dimensions are 17" x 22". Second prize is the set of Cry Havoc unbound proofer's galleys created by the printer in advance of print publication, autographed by author Skip Williams (approximate retail value of $21.95 U.S.). Aside from the autograph, they are otherwise unmarked.

You may enter as many times as you like, but every entry must be in a separate post to the message board thread. In addition, each unit you post must be unique—our message board moderators will delete duplicate entries. What's a unique unit? If you're the first to post it, it's unique.

So get creative! The more people enter, the more units we'll all have to use in our own Cry Havoc mass combat d20 games.

The deadline for entry is midnight on Wednesday, November 12, Pacific Standard Time. To post your unit on the message board, you must be a registered ez board user. We'll contact the two winners by a message sent to their ezInbox shortly after the drawing and will announce them here on the site in a future update. Prizes will be awarded by mail. No purchase necessary. Open to all entrants submitting a proper entry before November 12, 2003. Void where prohibited by law. The decision of Malhavoc Press is binding on all matters relating to this contest.

Further Official Rules

Conditions:
By participating in the contest, entrants agree to release and hold Malhavoc Press, its owners, subsidiaries, affiliates, and agencies harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind in connection with the contest, or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy, whether suffered by entrant or a third party. This contest is void where prohibited by law and is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules.

Malhavoc Press and its agencies are not responsible for injury or damage of any kind related to or resulting from participation in the contest. Malhavoc Press and its agencies are not responsible for error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or failure to receive entry information.

By posting their entries, participants warrant that the submitted work is their own original work, free from any copyright restraints or claims by a third party, and that they possess all the right, title, and interest necessary to enable Malhavoc Press to use the work without any license or permission from any third party.

Entrants agree that their entries will be published on the "Okay—Your Turn" message boards with no compensation to entrant. Entrants acknowledge that their work may be identical with, similar to the theme, plot, idea, format, or other element of the material that Malhavoc Press has independently developed or that has or may come to Malhavoc Press from other sources, and entrants shall not be entitled to any compensation by reason of the use by Malhavoc Press of such similar or identical material.

Eligibility:
Open to legal residents of all countries except where prohibited by law. Employees of Malhavoc Press are not eligible to participate in the contest. The respective affiliates, subsidiaries, franchisees, agents, and retailers, advertising, promotion agencies, and fulfillment companies of Malhavoc Press, and the families of each living in the same household, are also not eligible.

By accepting a prize, winners grant Malhavoc Press permission to use their names for advertising without notice or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). This contest is subject to these Official Rules. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in disqualification.

A participant's entries will be disqualified, at the sole discretion of Malhavoc Press, if participant attempts (i) to enter the contest through any means other than described in these Official Rules; or (ii) to disrupt the contest, circumvent the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, or in any way tamper with any component of the contest. If any of the above occurs, Malhavoc Press has the right to remedy any such action, disruption, or circumvention, and to seek damages from the participant to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Prizes and Approximate Retail Value:
1. First Prize (1 winner): A limited edition poster featuring the artwork from the cover of the Malhavoc Press product Cry Havoc, autographed by artist Todd Lockwood (approximate retail value of $30.00 U.S.). Poster dimensions are 17" x 22".

2. Second Prize (1 winner): The set of Cry Havoc unbound galleys created by the printer in advance of print publication for the purpose of proofing, autographed by Skip Williams (approximate retail value of $21.95 U.S.).

No prize transfer. There is no prize substitution or cash equivalent except at the sole discretion of the sponsor due to prize unavailability for any reason, and only then for a prize of equal value. Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Entries will not be acknowledged. Noncompliance with this requirement or return of prize/prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification, and an alternate winner will be selected.

By participating in this contest, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules. Malhavoc Press is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the contest, or in the announcement of the prizes.