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Playdom, one of the most prominent online game providers, is inviting graphic designers to design a suit of armor for characters in 'Deep Realms' - a game where players battle monsters and fight the forces of chaos.

Participants are asked to submit one original design of a killer suit of armor for players to put into their inventory and wear whenever they fight in battle.

Participants are encouraged to submit their design of the entire outfit (helmet, chest plate, belt, arm protection, gloves, leg protection and boots) or they can submit any one or more of these elements.

The winning design will become part of the 'Deep Realms' game played by millions around the world and the winner will receive $1,000.

Playdom

Playdom will choose the winner from all qualified submissions* with special consideration for the top voted entries.

*A qualified submission is one which meets all the Terms & Conditions and Guidelines and Official Rules

The selected design will be created into a suit of armor for characters to wear in Playdom's epic RPG game 'Deep Realms' and will be displayed in an online gallery developed by Playdom where the winner will be credited. The winner will receive $1,000.

The 10 highest voted submissions and an additional 5 runner-ups, as selected by Playdom, will be displayed in an online gallery developed by Playdom where each artist will be credited.

Play Deep Realms to learn more about the game. Come back and click the "Get Started" button to submit your creation.

Submission Deadline: October 5, 2011

Voting Starts: October 6, 2011

Voting Ends: October 12, 2011

Winner Announcement: November 2, 2011

• Participants must submit one file in JPEG or PNG format.
• Participants are encouraged to use one of the templates provided but this is not mandatory.
• Participants are encouraged to submit their design of the entire outfit (helmet, chest plate, belt, arm protection, gloves, leg protection and boots) or they can submit any one or more of these elements.
• Designs must be original.

• The winner shall grant ownership of all rights in and to the intellectual property in the winning design to Playdom in consideration of the US $1,000 prize monies being offered. This assignment of rights will be arranged directly between Playdom and the winner.

• Playdom has the right, but not the obligation, to use the winning submission.
• The winner must receive written approval, in advance, from Playdom to use the winning design in any manner other than for portfolio purposes
• Playdom will put forth reasonable efforts to instruct any media to grant proper credit to the winner, should the winning design be used in the media
• Playdom's name or likeness shall not be used in any manner other than for promotional or marketing purposes related to the submissions

Playdom wants to entertain everyone, everywhere, through the world's best social games. With more than 15 games available for free on Facebook, MySpace, Google+ as well as iOS and Android devices, Playdom have something for everyone. From the cute, fluffy carnage of 'Wild Ones' to the hidden objects in 'Gardens of Time', Playdom produces a diverse portfolio of casual games. As part of the Walt Disney Company, Playdom is bringing the tradition of high-quality entertainment, to the rapidly growing world of social games.

For more information, please visit www.playdom.com

The new role playing game with live player vs player battles. Venture into Deep Realms to fight the dark forces of chaos settling over the land in search of your brother. Choose to be a Warrior, Sorcerer, Templar, Assassin, or Alchemist Ranger in this classic role-playing strategy game. Along your path, discover treasure and spirits to aid your quest. Collect weapons to battle monsters and enlist friends to help take on bosses in the deepest dungeons. Better your skills and rewards competing in live player versus player arena battles. Start your journey today and be prepared to brave the dangers, annihilate enemies, and achieve legendary arena status in Deep Realms.

For more information about 'Deep Realms', please visit www.playdom.com/games/deeprealms