3D Game Model Challenge

Awards & Prizes

There are two categories of awards in this competition. Each of them will have one winner and two runner-ups.

Best 3D Game Model Portfolio

A designer will be awarded based on all 3D game-ready models uploaded during the competition period.

Best 3D Game Model

The award will be given for the best 3D game-ready model uploaded during the competition period.

Submission deadline: October 15, 2013, 23:59:00 PST

• 3D Game Model Challenge will run from the 29th of August, 2013, to the 15th of October, 2013.
• Only 3D game-ready models with less than 50k polygons will be eligible to participate in the challenge.
• The challenge is open to everyone, including teams and legal entities.
• Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models from games to 3D model website CGTrader platform is free of charge.
• Only uploaded models with checked box "Game Ready Challenge" are counted as models eligible to participate. You will find check box on Upload 3D Model page.
• All the entries must be original and not derivable.
• You can submit both 3D models and 3d models for printing.
• Employees and relatives of the CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this competition.
• Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.

The judging of the competition will be performed by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

What game 3D models are eligible for the challenge?

Game-ready models which are good for competition are defined in a broad sense. Polygon limit of the model is 50k.

I have already published some of my game-ready 3D models on CGTrader.com. Are they eligible for the challenge?

No. Only 3D models uploaded in a period from the 29th of August to the 15th of October will be treated as valid entries.

How will you judge entries for the best 3D game models portfolio award? What is more important: the quantity or the quality of uploaded 3D models?

Both factors are highly important. For example, an author who submits a huge library of 3D models will have more chances to win. But the uploaded models must be of a high quality. Only exceptional models can win.

Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

Yes, free 3d models participate in challenge indeed. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.

Can I sell my 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 competition.

I want to participate in the challenge but I do not want to sell or share my 3D models. How can I solve this?

Simply but a higher price! Would you mind selling your 3D model for 2000$? Make such a price and take it easy.