3D Challenge - Fantasy Characters

Awards & Prizes

Prizes: 3 prizes will be awarded to the best 3D Fantasy models judged by CGTrader team, whereas YAHAHA will award 13 (!) additional winners based on their choice.

The Best 3D Fantasy Model

Judged by CGTrader Team.

To apply for "The best 3D Model" award add fantasy-challenge tag when uploading your model.

1st place winner - $2500 in cash

2nd place winner - $1000 in cash

3rd place winner - $500 in cash

YAHAHA Special Awards

Judged by YAHAHA Team.

To apply for the "YAHAHA Special Award" add yahaha-challenge tag when uploading your model and make sure to register on YAHAHA.

1st place winner (3x) - $1000 each

2nd place winner (4x) - $500 each

3rd place winner (5x) - $200 each

Note: You can apply for both awards with just a single 3D Model. In order to do that, use both specified tags and submit your account to YAHAHA.

Things you must know

• The Fantasy character challenge will run from the 17th of October to the 14th of November.
• There is no polygon limit, therefore both high poly and low poly models can compete for the prizes.
• Submissions deemed to be adult content are not eligible to participate in the contest.
• Only 3D Models that were not published anywhere else before (neither CGTrader nor any other marketplace/website) can participate in the contest.
• Non-fantasy / older-dated models will be removed from the contest without any additional notice.
• Cool renderings are optional but we will definitely consider the presentation of the model when judging.
• Only 3D models uploaded during the period from the 17th of October to the 14th of November will be treated as valid entries.
• Designs uploaded to the gallery are not treated as valid entries.
• Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene might be used by sponsors for marketing (non commercial!) purposes.
• You can submit as many entries as you want.
• The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
• You can apply for both prize categories that are listed under "Awards and Prizes" page.
• Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to CGTrader platform is free of charge.
• To apply for "The best 3D Model" award add fantasy-challenge tag when uploading your model.
• To apply for the "YAHAHA Special Award" add yahaha-challenge tag when uploading your model and make sure to register on YAHAHA.
• You can apply for both awards with just a single 3D Model. In order to do that, use both specified tags and submit your account to YAHAHA.
• All the entries must be original and not derivable.
• Employees and relatives of CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
• Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.
• We are independent sheriffs of this challenge, so stick to the rules and don't do anything stupid.

Got some questions? Have suggestions? Check for FAQ or drop us a line at support@cgtrader.com.

YAHAHA

YAHAHA is the main partner and sponsor of the Fantasy Characters challenge. It's a free no-code platform that helps your 3D creation get started easily. With YAHAHA Studio, you can easily create 3D content using tens of thousands of assets and terrain templates without coding, and distribute it to all global users with one click. YAHAHA is here to turn your boundless imagination and ideas into 3D content, and helps you and your friends to enjoy it too!

Our panel of judges is comprised of seasoned 3D professionals from CGTrader and our partners YAHAHA.

The judging will include:

• Quality of the model
• Detail, innovation and general achievement in design of the model
• Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com and from the perspective of YAHAHA
• Don’t forget to include quality model images, write detailed descriptions and apply relevant tags, which are helpful during the judging process

All the criteria mentioned above apply to YAHAHA as well. A designer is considered eligible for the portfolio prize when at least one 3D model is submitted for the challenge, meets all the criteria, and is approved by the CGTrader team.

Do I need to upload files or only images of my 3D design?

You need to upload files and images of your 3D design in order to participate in the challenge.

I don't want to put my entry model for sale. Do you have any suggestions?

Does earning money from your digital files sounds like a bad idea? Just try to put higher price on it, let's say 300 USD.

I don't want to loose copyrights on my model after it is sold.

There are General, Editorial and Custom licenses for you to choose under which you want to operate. Individuals or companies which bought your model can't use it for commercial purposes if it hasn't been changed. So no worries - you won't loose the copyright.

How can I participate in the challenge?

Design awesome 3D model for 3D 'Game Characters' Challenge and upload it to CGTrader.

What if I put the required tag on my already published 3D model on CGTrader - do you treat it as a valid entry?

No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 17th of October to the 14th of November 2022 will be treated as valid entries.

Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.

Can I enter with 3D models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

Yes. There are no restrictions on publishing and selling your models elsewhere.

Do price tags play any importance when entries are being judged?

No. But do not forget that the prices are always judged by the customers.

I want to participate in the challenge so I am going to delete my already uploaded models and upload them again to meet the "publishing period" requirement. Can I do that?

No. We are tracking every deleted and uploaded model, so it is useless to drive-through our requirements of the challenge.