Scavenger Hunt

[Shpoon]

So...I was thinking to myself about making a competition, and need some input.

I was thinking about making a competition that's different than the usual "get the highest score" since I mean, not everyone can afford that, why make the rich, richer? So why not do something to help those who want to upgrade?:p:

So, how about a scavenger hunt?

I was thinking of throwing in $50 as a prize (I know, not a lot, but it's out of my pocket, don't complain), and getting a big list of things (computer related, as well as other random fun things). Participants would have to submit pictures (with their name + date on a card, ala FS/FT section) in the picture to verify each thing, and at the end, whoever has the most (or if numerous, it's a draw) things found wins the money.

So questions:

1. Is this even worth the time, or is $50 an "insult"?
2. Who would be willing to participate? Think this could be fun?
3. If this happens, should it be $50, or a $50 gift certificate to somewhere?
4. Should there be an entrance fee (very small), or just the $50 + whoever's kind enough to enter?

Thanks for your time....

[ZX7891]

1. Yes, $50 is fine :)
2. Me, it would be fun
3. $50 gift certificate to newegg/zzf/monarch for those in US, cash for those in europe
4. Entrance fee of like $1-2

[Shpoon]

1. Yes, $50 is fine :)
2. Me, it would be fun
3. $50 gift certificate to newegg/zzf/monarch for those in US, cash for those in europe
4. Entrance fee of like $1-2

If there was an enterance fee, it'd be added to the $50 I think, unless there was somehow so much, then I'd put in less :p:

Any idea how paypal works with low value money? Are there any fees for 1-2$ transfers? (I'm not a premier member, just verified)

[ex2cib]

we've had them before here

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=57578

old thread, just so you know...thats basically your normal scavenger hunt

[Shpoon]

we've had them before here

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=57578

old thread, just so you know...thats basically your normal scavenger hunt

Well:

1) Would you be interested?
2) That's not really the same thing...that's whoever has no life takes time to freaken search for a little picture ;) I'm thinking more an interactive thing...

[ex2cib]

1) no, because i really dont have the time, school sucks
2) call it what you want, but in scavenger hunts you have to find things..." thinks of EVGA 'scavenger' hunt"

[oohms]

That sounds like fun, id be up for that!

As for an entry fee... I guess ill have to figure out how paypal works and such

[Celcius]

entry fee = no
scavenger hunt = yes

[Shpoon]

Hmm 111 views and only 4 people are interested? All it takes is a quick post :/

[xlink]

how about a scavenger hunt for glory but no money involved?

and i'd be interested if the above were true.
I'm unable to donate money to a cause(only 17 and no credit card yet) and I'd feal guilty fi i took a prize without donating something of value to you or something similar.

plus i'd cheat to win if real $$$ were involved... it's really easy to photoshop your name and a card into a picture.:D

[Shpoon]

how about a scavenger hunt for glory but no money involved?

and i'd be interested if the above were true.
I'm unable to donate money to a cause(only 17 and no credit card yet) and I'd feal guilty fi i took a prize without donating something of value to you or something similar.

plus i'd cheat to win if real $$$ were involved... it's really easy to photoshop your name and a card into a picture.:D

Not as easy as you think....say I said "skyscraper" you trying to get a picture of someone holding the card in the shot with your name written on it (in a way that doesn't look like ass, isn't that easy.

[xlink]

you underestimate my(and others) photoshop skills...

[Shpoon]

you underestimate my(and others) photoshop skills...

Alright, go for it. Here's one:

Library.

Picture must have a library in it, with a cue card with your name and date on it.

If you can do that, I'll change the rules a bit.

[Lestat]

if you have the balls to be dishonest in this type of a thing you have just disqualified yourself and all your little photochop crew.

this guy is putting $50 bucks out of his own pocket to have a little fun and you wanna cheat.. grow up for christs sake.

shpoon with little punks like this rolling around i doubt the contest would end in an honest way unless you can think of ways that couldnt be mimicked.

and charge a $1 entry fee that will go into the kitty for the prize money. setup an independant paypal account.
or have someone you trust do the paypaling.

[Shpoon]

if you have the balls to be dishonest in this type of a thing you have just disqualified yourself and all your little photochop crew.

this guy is putting $50 bucks out of his own pocket to have a little fun and you wanna cheat.. grow up for christs sake.

shpoon with little punks like this rolling around i doubt the contest would end in an honest way unless you can think of ways that couldnt be mimicked.

and charge a $1 entry fee that will go into the kitty for the prize money. setup an independant paypal account.
or have someone you trust do the paypaling.

Thanks for the support :)

I just thought of something...

I was thinking a month long contest, with 31 objects to find, how about, the contest is free, but if you can't get something, you can paypal $1-2 (up to 3 items) and you can get them scratched from your list?

Just throwing out ideas here; I'm definitely going to do this though, I think it'll be a lot of fun.

[[cTx]Philosophy]

^^ this guy loves contests ^^

Just hates when I always win em :P

Good idea I guess, but the choppers will def win ur 50 bux dude..

[Shpoon]

Mmkay, will be doing this, especially after Mr. Pr0 photoshop didn't do anything...

Will start making a list and such, I'm down the $50 though for a bit, so bear with me

[Benjie]

This sounds like a laugh, although i do warn people. I have an incredibly large collection of random stuff in this house lol

$1-2 seems like a fair entry fee for a scavenger hunt.

Could even have a few of the most random items go towards the prize fund :P Theres nothing quite like winning a 2mb stick of EDO ram for your hard work!

[xlink]

if you have the balls to be dishonest in this type of a thing you have just disqualified yourself and all your little photochop crew.

this guy is putting $50 bucks out of his own pocket to have a little fun and you wanna cheat.. grow up for christs sake.

shpoon with little punks like this rolling around i doubt the contest would end in an honest way unless you can think of ways that couldnt be mimicked.

and charge a $1 entry fee that will go into the kitty for the prize money. setup an independant paypal account.
or have someone you trust do the paypaling.
no i was saying eliminate the purse. I don't think i'd actually cheat, if I were to cheat, I wouldn't have mentioned the possibility of cheating whatsoever.

[HaxR3]

you have a pretty good point there xlink!

i wud participate lol, if its old old old pc hardware then id be in luck! (386 era lol)

[MrSlacker]

I am in unless most of the things will be ancient computer parts.

[cMw]

ill do it

[mat128]

it would be nice, either with or without money and I think the best would be to have the 50$ transfered through paypal, because lets say you give a gift certificate for a store only available in US or something.. you get it?

PS: just checked and you're from Canada! yippy ;)

[punisher69]

I would give it a try.

[KingDingeling]

I'm in!
and I agree with mat128, 50$ paypal transfer would be much better as people like me from Europe can't do much with a newegg coupon! And thanks already for putting the 50$ from your pocket into this, very generous!

[-thc-(cZ)]

i'd scratch the money and just play for fun.. just so that we can get this started already :D

[Shpoon]

It's gonna be happening right at new years, going the month of January. I have everything ready, and was going to do it for december, then realize I and many others have way to much to do at Christmas time to take pictures of things.

[zon]

please have one of the "quest" involving hot girls :)

[flclisgreat]

please have one of the "quest" involving hot girls :)

:slap:


joke :p

neet idea, i might participate

[rajanm1]

i'll give it a go if it is in feb, cos i have xams in jan :-(

[Motley]

Count me in...

[AsAsIn8eR]

I don't get this?Is it an overclocking contest or what?

[Shpoon]

No...it's a scavenger hunt...and I keep meaning to start it, but I have so much going on..it'll happen shortly don't worry.

[bigdaddy25fb]

Is it happening soon? If so I'm in...I have some extremely odd parts under my bed. Looking forward to this guys.