The Second SCARYFISH Best Worlds Contest!!!

How would you like a world or worlds you created to be included on a disk
of user-created worlds, with the opportunity to win $200 or more!  This 
could be possible if you enter the 2nd SCARYFISH Best Worlds Contest.  You 
might ask how this can be judged fairly.  The answer: winners will be 
determined by votes from the people fishing the user-created worlds!

The first contest will probably have the fewest entries and therefore the 
best chance to win.  If you're reading this after the deadline or can't 
get a world ready by the deadline, no problem; enter the second Best 
Worlds Contest.  Rules might be a little different in subsequent years.

CONTEST RULES:

Send your file(s) on a floppy disk (either size) to PMP Software,
4021 Meramec St #5, Saint Louis MO  63116-3559.  

Entries must be postmarked on or before December 31, 1995.  (If you're reading
this after the deadline, send SASE or email to PMP Software for rules for 
3rd or later Best Worlds Contest).

If you're also entering the Records Contest (deadline December 31) you can 
put your records file on the same disk, but include a note that you're
entering both contests.

The file can either be in .SF2 or .MOW format, but note that .SF2 files 
can be run by any registered user of SCARYFISH with Version 2.1 or later,
while .MOW files need the Make Your Own Worlds Utility in addition to be 
run from the game.

Each world file can be accompanied by a text file, length under 1000 bytes,
description or whatever.  You might want to declare the legality of the
world(s) you created.  Ex: "I placed this file in the public domain;
anyone can upload it on BBS's", or "This work is property of [your name],
but it can be distributed, uploaded, etc.".

Total size of your world & description files cannot exceed 40000 bytes.
For most people the total file size will be a lot less.  This file size 
limit is for one household.  In the unlikely event that your total file
size is over 40000 bytes, include <40000 worth this time and save the 
others for next year.

Void where prohibited.

Not responsible for lost, damaged, or misdirected entries.

All entrants must sign a permission form containing the text at the bottom
of the sample entry form (releases PMP Software from liability).

The next release of SCARYFISH will have an option to order the User Worlds 
II disk.  Every User Worlds disk will include a form to vote on the
best world.  The voting form will indicate the deadline to vote (expected
to be December 31, 1996).  One vote per order of the User Worlds disk.  The 
worlds with the top ten votes by the end of the voting period will get 
prizes (figures are in US dollars):

        1st:    $ 200
        2nd:    $ 100
        3rd:    $  50
        4th:    $  25
        5th:    $  20
        6th:    $  15
        7th:    $  10
        8th:    $  10
        9th:    $  10
       10th:    $  10

Each winner also gets a free update of the SCARYFISH game! (a $5 value)

Ties are handled by an equal split.  Example: 1st and 2nd tied, each get 
$150.  PMP Software will throw in an extra cent for rounding in uneven 
ties such as 3-way.

You can vote for yourself, assuming you ordered the User Worlds Disk.

PMP Software members, sponsors of this contest, and immediate family are
not eligible to enter or vote.  Instances of the sample files (STOCKED_.MOW,
EXAMPLES.MOW) are not allowed.

It is possible for the same person to win multiple prizes with different
worlds, but that winner will only get one free update.

To ensure that the User Worlds disk is worth ordering, PMP software will
skim over the world(s) you send in the contest to make sure they abide by a 
few reasonable standards:
      1) Names cannot be obscene, slanderous, or violate known trademarks.
      2) Worlds cannot be "pointless" (e.g. unable to move from start).
      3) No undocumented "killer holes" (can enter from land, but immediately
         fall into water!), unavoidable "incidents", or getting "stuck".
      4) Worlds in the .MOW format must be "error-free", meaning there are 
         no error messages when selecting "Convert To Runnable Format" from 
         the Make Own Worlds Utility or "Check if can be ..." from SCHTKR.
These few restrictions should be no problem, but if there is any problem
PMP Software will inform you of them, hopefully in time for you to re-submit
the file corrected.

If multiple people enter worlds with the same name, the first entry 
received gets to use that name and the later one(s) will get a similar
name different enough to avoid confusion with the voting.

Statement of No liability
By entering a file or files into this contest, you agree to release PMP
Software from any form of liability.  Be sure to sign at the bottom of
the entry form.  Not that any cause for liability would occur, but
lawyer types expect this type of permission authorization.

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Sample Entry Form for Best Worlds Contest:
If you don't have a printer you can write this stuff:

        Here is my entry for the 1st SCARYFISH Best Worlds Contest.  I've 
        included a floppy with my world file(s) and any description(s).

        Name:_______________________________

        Address:____________________________

                ____________________________

        Country if outside USA:________________

        Optional: other contact info in case I win and my street address
                is undeliverable:
        
        Phone:________________                  Email:________________
                                                                      
        My/Our world(s) on the records file are (add lines if nec.):

        World Filename                Description Filename (if any)

        _________________             _______________                                      
                               
        _________________             _______________
                               
        _________________             _______________                                      
                               
        _________________             _______________

        _________________             _______________

        If I win a free update, I'd like it sent on this disk size:
        (check one) 
                   ___  5.25" 360K        ___  3.5" 720K
       
        Check any of these that apply:
        [ ] If I win a prize, I wish to remain anonymous.

        [ ] Please return the floppy I sent.  I've included a SASE.

        [ ] Included is an order for PMP Software product(s).

        PERMISSION FORM: You _must_ sign this to have your file included!
                                                                          
        I hereby allow PMP Software to include my file(s) on a User Worlds
        Disk, and release PMP Software and all its members from any 
        liability.

        ___________________                       ______________
        Signature(s)                              Date

        Send this form to:
        PMP Software
        4021 Meramec St, #5
        Saint Louis MO  63116-3559

