QuakeCon 2014 Computer Case Mod Contest

Modders-Inc will be back as the host of the 2014 QuakeCon Computer Case Mod Contest. Each year has become more successful for the modding community and for QuakeCon. Being so successful Modders-Inc was again asked to bring back our high level of professionalism to the largest and best case mod contest in the USA. Between our modding contest prize pool and what we gave away at the 2013 QuakeCon Case Modding Contest, we had just about ~$12,700 in prizes to give away. As we gather prizes and information for QuakeCon 2014 we will update the page.

Here is the quick version on how you can be part of the case mod contest. The official rules are farther down the page.

How can I enter the contest at QuakeCon:

There will be three separate divisions you can compete in and they are…

Case Mod Classic: class consists of any mod that is built from an existing retail or factory PC Case.

Scratch-Build Mod: consists of any mod built from anything other than a PC Case.

id/Bethesda Themed Mod: consists of any mod themed on id Software/Bethesda or any their games.

Participants may enter their case mod in only one of three Contest Categories

Only one entry per person or team.

Entrant(s) must be the owner(s) of the case mod.

Any past top three (1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd) and CPU magazine “Mad Reader Mod”-winning case mod is not eligible to compete in any class. Past winning Modders themselves are eligible to build a new computer and to compete in any class.

Contest is open to all QuakeCon BYOC Attendees ages 18 & up. You MUST have a seat in the BYOC area to compete in the contest.

All official Modders-Inc.com staff members and their families are NOT eligible to enter the contest.

Just come by our booth, grab an entry form, fill it and you are entered!

Prizes:

All placing winners will receive a prize package. The level of prize packages are determined on what kind of sponsorship we can generate.

We would like to Thank our 2014 Sponsors, so far we have….

Thanks to our Awesome Sponsors. Here is the current listing of the 2014 Winner Prizes with a estimated total so far of over

$15,500.00 USD

As we gather our valued sponsor partners well post them here. If you would like to be a sponsor please use our Contact Page to send us an email.
(As more items are confirmed they will be added to the list. We reserve the right to modify the prizes or sponsors at anytime due to any circumstances.)

 (As more items are confirmed they will be added to the list. We reserve the right to modify the prizes or sponsors at anytime due to any circumstances.)

Modders-Inc QuakeCon 2014 Case Modding Contest Official Rules

1) Contest is open to all QuakeCon BYOC Attendees ages 18 & up. You MUST have a seat in the BYOC area to compete in the contest.

2) Only one entry per person.

3) Entrant(s) must be the owner(s) of the case mod.

4) Any past top three (1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd) and CPU magazine “Mad Reader Mod”-winning case mod is not eligible to compete in any class. Past winning Modders themselves are eligible to build a new computer and to compete in any class.

5) All entrants of the contest must provide complete information (Table, Row, Seat, Handle, etc…) at the time of registration at the Modders-Inc booth. A form will be available at our booth.

6) All entrants must have the Modders-Inc Case Mod Contest Entrant sign clearly visible at their PC to identify that their mod is officially entered.

7) All entrants must be available (by their mod) between the selected hours of the judging portion to answer any questions in regards to the mod(s). The judging time will be posted at the Modders-Inc booth, so please check back for the correct time period.

8) Participants may enter their case mod in only one of three Contest Categories

Case Mod Classic: class consists of any mod that is built from an existing retail or factory PC Case.

Scratch-Build Mod: consists of any mod built from anything other than a PC Case.

id/Bethesda Themed Mod: consists of any mod themed on id Software/Bethesda or any their games.

Judging

Judging will be determined by Modders-Inc, CPU Magazine and any pre-selected guest judges. Participants in any of the class competitions are not eligible to be a judge. The scoring will be broken down into Five categories each based on a scale of 1 – 10; with 10 being the best. Categories include Concept/Design (1-10), Creativity/MODS (1-10), Workmanship (1-10), Attention to Details (1-10), Special Features (1-10).

Final scores are determined by adding the score from each category together. The highest score will receive the grand prize and the second and third highest scores will receive runner-up prizes.  In case of a tie the tying mods will be deliberated by the judges and a winner will be picked.

NOTE: Judging will end by 4pm on Saturday as we need to have 3 hours prior to the announcement of the winners to tally the scores and to contact the winners. Contest finalist will need to bring their case mods to the QuakeCon Final Show area Saturday to display their mods on stage for all to see!

If you are a modder and will be attending QuakeCon but not competing in the contest and you would like to be a guest judge. Please contact us at our Contact Page.

**We reserve the right to modify the rules, dates, times, prizes or sponsors at anytime due to any circumstances.**

About QuakeCon

For the 19th straight year, QuakeCon will host North America’s largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party, with thousands of fans connecting their systems to play on a world-class network! With over 2500 gamers and 8000+ attendees you will have a great time meeting old friends and making new ones.

Taking place July 17th-20th, the event once again returns to The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX. You can make reservations at the hotel by calling 1-800-Hiltons or 1-800-445-8667 or by going online to the hotel’s reservation page. Special room rate of $159 per night when you reference QuakeCon 2014!

As new details on QuakeCon 2014 become available, they will post updates on the official site QuakeCon.org as well as on their Facebook and Twitter pages.