The Philosophy of Game Mastering's 1000 Subscriber Giveaway (Official Rules)

November 8, 2024

If you haven't already heard, I'm having a 1000 subscriber giveaway!

And here's everything you need to know.

Please read this entire page before entering.

Important Announcement

The most important information I want you to know about this giveaway is that I take your privacy seriously. The personal data you provide when entering will only be used for the purpose of this giveaway.

You can read my entire privacy policy here, but I've outlined some highlights to help you decide if you want to enter.

Privacy policy highlights

I will not share your personal information without your permission
I will never sell your personal information
I will never spam you using your contact info
You can unsubscribe at any time
You may request removal from my database at any time

Now the fun stuff!

This giveaway will occur in 3 separate phases:

Phase 1 – Official Announcement (that's what this is)
Phase 2 – Starts when my YouTube channel hits 1000+ subscribers (currently: 914)
Phase 3 – Entries are frozen and winner(s) will be randomly selected

Who can enter the giveaway?

Anyone 18 years or older can enter with a few exceptions. All family members and friends of Joe Rapoza, or sponsors of The Philosophy of Game Mastering YouTube Channel or newsletter are ineligible.

What can I win and what do I need to do?

Prizes you could win

By entering, you may be eligible to win one of several prizes. These will be physical prizes like games, books, dice, etc. The exact prizes are to-be-announced (TBA). Please ensure you're subscribed to my newsletter so you don't miss any important announcements.

Multiple ways to win

You must submit an official entry form, which will count as one entry. There are four (4) optional ways to get an additional entry (i.e. an additional chance to have your name drawn). There's a maximum of 5 entries per person. You must use your real name and use a single email address. Any attempt to use multiple emails or aliases will result in disqualification.

When will it happen?

When I reach 1000 subscribers or more on my YouTube channel, The Philosophy of Game Mastering, it will trigger phase 2 of the competition. Phase 2 is where I set a date for final entries before randomly selecting the winner. Winners will be selected randomly from all entries and announced in a future YouTube video and in emails sent to my newsletter subscribers.

Where do I enter?

Complete an official entry form at this address: https://1000subscribers.carrd.co

Why are you having a giveaway?

I'm doing this because I like you and I want you to have nice stuff. I'm also having this giveaway to increase exposure of my YouTube channel and my gaming newsletter. These are two of the main communication outlets I use to provide gamers like you with free game master advice, participate in conversations with like-minded people about Dungeons & Dragons (plus other awesome TTRPs), and to give back to the gaming community by providing actionable and entertaining content so you'll never be bored.

How do I enter?

There's One (1) Requirement to Enter, But Four (4) Optional Chances to Help Increase Your Odds!

Requirements to enter the giveaway

Fill in your first and last name, plus your email address on the official entry form (https://1000subscribers.carrd.co). Then, confirm your email to be automatically entered in the drawing.

Additional chances to win

After filling out the official entry form, you may try to increase your chances of winning by completing up to 4 additional entries into the drawing (the maximum is five (5) entries per individual).

Here are four (4) additional, but optional chances to win:

Subscribe to my newsletter. This is a no-brainer and super easy to do. Go to https://dmblueprintbook.beehiiv.com/subscribe and enter the same email address you used in the official entry form. Confirm your email to get 1 additional entry.
Find Easter Egg #1 Tell me what page number of the 5th Edition Monster Manual I'm on in my video called "Why You Don't Need Challenge Ratings in D&D". When you find the answer, email it to me at jrapoza@gmail.com for 1 additional chance.
Find Easter Egg #2 Watch my video called "Vancian Magic in D&D — Is It Undead?" In this video you should be able to answer this question: What did Gary Gygax once say about Tolkien's magic? When you find the exact words I used in the video, email your answer to me at jrapoza@gmail.com for 1 additional chance.
Visit my Patreon Membership page and become a Free or Paid* subscriber for 1 additional chance. Email me after you've done this so I can match your name and email to your Patreon name and email. Try to use the same email address from your official entry form. If your Patreon name or email happens to be different, please provide both of them when you email me.

* All entry methods are optional, and no purchase is necessary to participate in this giveaway. Becoming a paid subscriber on Patreon or any other platform will not increase your chances of winning, as all entries are treated equally.

Important legal section (please read)

There's no purchase necessary to enter, and prizes have no cash value or equivalent. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry to be eligible to enter or win. Any additional costs, including taxes, fees, or other charges associated with shipping prizes outside the U.S.A., are solely the winner's responsibility. No exceptions. I also can't guarantee the end-to-end delivery of prizes sent outside the United States once they've left my possession. Any undeliverable or returned items will not be resent to the winner and no additional items of any kind will be substituted in their place.

There are no FAQs for these official rules so if you still have questions after reading all of them, please email me: jrapoza@gmail.com

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