about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

On April 5th, 2019, we opened up the first (of many) content contests featuring our partnership with Nvidia.

https://i.redd.it/pj0rwadychy21.jpg

The rules were pretty simple:

  • Play Firestorm as a Squad or Solo.
  • Capture some great moments in-game, showing off #OnlyinBattlefield moments.
  • Submit a 90-180 second HD YouTube clip of that video.

And the prize? Pretty fantastic, I must say. Squad Contest winners receive FOUR Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080TI GPUs (one for each member of their squad) and Solo winners receive one video card.

https://i.redd.it/ygelfyh1dhy21.jpg

So, how'd the first #OnlyinBattlefieldV #Firestorm contest turn out? Pretty good! We had over 800 submissions in the two weeks the contest was running. We ended up with around 10 finalists (combined). Gotta read the rules if you enter a contest. So many awesome "tiny" clips (21-45 seconds) that could've been strung together with other "tiny" clips to make an acceptable entry.

Where'd we end up?

First, let's showcase the Firestorm Squad winners:

DPSTV

Mokaki

And then we have the 3 Firestorm Solo winners:

Dr Octet

DispyDoodle

abrakadababra

I want to specifically thank EVERYONE who submitted clips - whether they were eligible or not. I love looking at the creations this community makes, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the clips.  

What's Next?  

  • Screenshot Contests
  • Chapter 4 Contests (featuring/focusing on maps coming in Chapter 4)
  • Cinematic Contest
  • Chapter 5 Contest (Cinematic, Gameplay, and a Screenshot Contest) 

So get ready! 
We have a lot of GPUs and we're excited to see YOUR content!

-Braddock512-

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about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kuky990

Congratz to winners, good video picks.

But I though you can share only one clip because offical rules said and I quote:

Send us a 90-180 second clip showing us your most outrageous, intense, or funny #OnlyinBattlefield moment IN SOLO PLAY in Battlefield V: Firestorm.

I didn't want to edit more clips into one video because of this and I had so many great moments recorded. I mean name of contest was "Only in battlefield moment" and not moments or montage of moments. Sorry but I think many misunderstood, including me

You were still a finalist, buddy.
Your artbook is on the way!

I'll make sure the next rules are a little clearer on being able to make montages/multi-clip videos.
You still did great!

about 5 years ago - /u/T0TALfps - Direct link

Quite impressive videos, congratulations to all the winners and to those finalists getting some loot too!

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by trickje

Same thing here, I put in one clip and I had so many more that would make for a good montage. :/

We’ll have a bunch more contests.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kuky990

Ah it's all fine Jeff. I am happy to be finalist, it means a lot. I am just sharing my thoughts.

And those clips are sure better than my is. We have to be honest :D

Looking forward to your next creation, buddy!

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by ServiceTechie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD6XDrilQCo&t=2s

My Entry was from ONE firestorm game.

It was. And it was a great Duo video, not Solo or Squad.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Commando_Bender

lol you can see my video submission solo firestorm here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwrKT88bx7s

I did enjoy that one.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by xJeepStuffx

looking back at the rules to that contest, it didnt say anything about a montage lol

Squads – Show off your #OnlyinBattlefield skills in Battlefield V: Firestorm! Send us a 90-180 second clip showing us your most outrageous, intense, or funny #OnlyinBattlefield moment AS A SQUAD in Battlefield V: Firestorm. Video submissions must be a 1080p at 60fps (YouTube links). No copyrighted or 3rd party music, but you can check out the official Battlefield V soundtrack on Soundcloud.com/Battlefield and include tracks from here. Be sure to include the words, “Battlefield V: Firestorm #OnlyinBattlefield #Firestorm Nvidia Contest” in the Entry.

it says a moment not a montage lmao had we known we could do a montage we would have had way more u/Braddock512

The next contest will be much more explicit in what is permitted - will specifically state montages, etc. (I have around 140 video cards left to give out, so there’s tons of opportunities coming). And there will be more winners per contest, as well as more finalist prizes (art books, swag boxes, BFV mouse mats - those big ones, etc.).

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by beastbloodkiller

Then it would be fair to send cheaper cards(1660ti, 2060 something 3x cheaper if nothing) or idk something more than mouse mats to those with one clip. Because it wasn't their fault submit this way. They followed the rules and by this action they had less chance to win.

I am talking about those best few one clip videos. Not all of course. haha

Most, not all, that were a single clip were ineligible for other reasons (one had a ton of profanity, under the minimum length, way over the maximum length, they had 3rd party music, it was a Duo video not Solo/Squad, etc.) We did pick the best clips overall for the finalists, and some single clip videos were there. And I did focus on single clips through the first couple of rounds to ensure we had a viable pool of submissions. The next contest will be more open and have better explanations - I’m taking all this feedback and rewriting the requirements to be so easily understood there will be no questions.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Saetik

Congratulations to the winners!

Though, I'm a bit distraught by the fact that the rules clearly state to submit a clip, not create a montage following multiple matches. It would have been better if there was a separate category dedicated to this as I believe it's a bit unfair to the other contestants and does not cater to the #OnlyinBattlefield MOMENT as the competition would suggest, but I digress, I am not the sponsor and in the end, I do not make the rules nor judge. I'm happy enough to receive my artbook and being able to make it thus far (even to participate) in the competition.

And if anyone asks: https://youtu.be/K8-1EdchEYY was my submission (sorry about the quality but with what I have, this is what I'm able to give.)

You know, I’ve been thinking about this all weekend and don’t want my first contest to leave a bad taste in anyone’s mouth.

The videos above are the best submissions we received. But, I do want to recognize the ones that just had a single clip video.

So, wait until tomorrow (Monday) and I’ll update the list with the additional winners that had a single clip video (and will send out those cards this week).

The next contest will be much more explicit in what is allowed, what isn’t, and will leave (hopefully) no questions. But if there are questions when the next contest is posted, I encourage anyone and everyone to ask those questions early.

I appreciate all the feedback and want to make this right and make it fun for everyone.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Saetik

Hi Braddock!

I hope you're having a fantastic evening (with GoT happening soon and what-not.) Are there going to be any restrictions from having previous winners enter in the next contests?

Yes. If you’ve already won in one of these contests, you will not be eligible to win in future contests. Wouldn’t really be fair to have the same person win multiple times, would it?

It will be in the rules for the next contests.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kuky990

Hi, Jeff friend just told me about this. So if I won this artbook, I will not be able to participate in future contests?

Technically, the Art Book was a gift for finalists that I added.The text in the future contests will be specific to winners.

TL;DR - If you win a video card, you can't win another one.
(I'd still love to see the creations from previous winners - as noted, I will have other items that we'll be giving out. )

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kuky990

It will be hard to make good cinematic video or screenshot with i3 and GTX950 on low setting and barely reaching 60 frames without recording.

But hey, there is passion for Battlefield, so I'll try my best ;)

Anyway, thanks for kind words and chance(hope) Jeff. It was nice 15 days of anticipation to see winners.

Hey bud.
I'm not seeing your reply for information in my mail inbox.
I sent you the email on May 3. Can you check and please reply with the requested info?

Thanks!

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kuky990

Oh. I did send you mail on May 4. Should I resend it now?

Just found it. Thanks!

almost 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by beastbloodkiller

That is really nice to hear. Yesterday I totally lost faith in you guys, but now seeing this it really makes me happy.