Freebie Challenge October 2024 - "Monster Mash '24!" - Main Thread
cover image by Linwelly
The days are getting colder, the nights are getting longer. Fog creeps over the hills and the wind blows blood red leaves from the trees. You know the time is nigh... for another Monster Mash! Bring out all that creeps and skitters, spooks and haunts, slithers and oozes - or we'll put a hex on you! We can't wait to see your best spooky renders!
We're a little late with this challenge, so we're extending it a week into November. The deadline for the October challenge is November 8th!
The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, DAZ AI Studio, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
The Rules For This Months Freebie Challenge are:
1. A minimum of (5) Freebies must be included in your image along with Links to the freebies you have used. For an item to be considered free it must be offered as a freebie for the whole month. The exception to this rule is all Daz Bi-Weekly Freebies will be allowed throughout the entire month in which they are free as well as the month following their release as a freebie (For a total of 2 months). Also, if a freebie is broken down into multiple downloads/links/parts (IE like if the freebie is broken down into 3 zips etc...)it only counts as 1 freebie, not 3.
2. There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items.
3. Base figures (All Gen 2,3,4, and Genesis 1,2,3,8 and 9) as well as their general morphs packs (Morphs++ and similar) do not count as a purchased item or a freebie and may be used as needed
4.Your Rendered Picture must be a new render and postwork is allowed but you MUST include a before and after Postwork versions of your entry in the Entry Thread.
5. All DAZ 3D Programs are allowed (IE Bryce, Carrara, Daz Studio and Hexagon) plus Poser for the contest.
6. All entries are subject to the Daz3D TOS Found Here: Terms Of Service
7. You may enter a Maximum of 4 Entries per month.
8. You may edit your entry as much as you like in the main thread but once it is posted to the "Entries Thread" it may not be further modified. Also, if you edit or add things, be sure you update any links or freebie changes you make.
9. The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
This Freebie Challenge will end November 8th, 2024 @ 23:59 Daz time.
*Please Note: Please allow 7 days from the Announcement of the Winners to receive your prize*
If you have not recived your prize, or have any questions, please contact Linwelly, Saphirewild, or Hylas in a PM here on the forums
Post your images and freebie links here for link verification. Once the links are verified, you can post your image and links in Entries Thread for judging.
First Place: $15 store credit from KindredArts
Second Place: $10 store credit from KindredArts
Third Place: $5 store credit from KindredArts
Past Freebie Contests (the links to previous years can still be found in last years challenges):
January 2022 - Around and around and around...
February 2022 - Mysteries of the heart
March 2022- Luck Of The Draw
April 2022 - New Beginnings
May 2022 - Cozy Corner
June/July 2022 - The Secret Life Of...
August 2022- Sniff, sniff... what's that smell?
September 2022-Cars Cars and More Cars
October 2022 - Horror Movies
November 2022 - Thieves, Robbers, and Fraudsters all around!
December 2022 - The Night is Darkest...
January 2023 Speed Demons and Slowpokes
February 2023- I See Red
March / April 2023 Magical
May 2023 - Sweet Music
June/July 2023 Holes, Gaps, Caves, Tunnels
August 2023 Fabulous Pink
September 2023 Gardening
October 2023 Hallowed Night
November 2023 Wobble, jiggle, sway, and shake
December 2023 / January 2024 Driving Home For...
February 2024 The Glow Up
March 2024 Power Source
April/Mai 2024 Soft as Plush, Smooth as Silk
June 2024 An Octopus' Garden
July/August 2024 Take A Break
September 2024 Fake Smiles and Real Joy
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Anybody who wants to support this contest with a banner please insert in Signature Settings (Source button activated):
Thankyou!
Hmmm did it work...
Yup lol now carrying the new banner
Thank you, @Faeryl Womyn and everybody else using the banner
And also thanks to you for making them each month :)
Wasn't really expecting to be the first submission for this contest given how late in the month it is - however, someone has to get us started. Perhaps it's because it's quite tough to find suitable figures that count as freebies - there are a few out there but maybe just take a little more digging.
I have gone very route-one with this but hopefully it will trigger some submissions to this thread from others who can be a bit more creative.
Monster Mash
Freebies Used
Obviously the last few of these are barely noticable but in earlier drafts the kitchen looked so fake and empty with empty cupboards so had to add them.
Purchased Products
No Count Products
Take a Photo
That's just a costume, right?
Free
G8M Walther 2.0: https://www.sharecg.com/v/97276/related/21/DAZ-Studio/G8M-Walther-2.0
BDO Pumpkin Outfit for G8F: https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-pumpkin-outfit-for-g8f
BDO Songakshi Outfit for G8F: https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-songakshi-outfit-for-g8f
OsoS Hulking Horror: https://sharecg.com/v/98357/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/OsoS-Hulking-Horror
SA: Apartment Balcony: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81809/sa-apartment-balcony
Candy Braids Hair for Genesis 8 Female(s): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88062/candy-braids-hair-for-genesis-8-females
PS Merry for G8F: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/ps-merry-for-g8f/87285
Ghost: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80215/ghost
PS Yoshiko for Genesis 8 Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88116/ps-yoshiko-for-genesis-8-female
Jack Sparrow for G8M (outfit): https://www.patreon.com/posts/jack-sparrow-for-38631136
Trixie's Pumpkin for Daz Studio: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83410/trixies-pumpkin-for-daz-studio
OnFleek for Genesis 3 & 8 Female(s) (eye materials): https://shop.aprilsvanity.com/onfleek-for-genesis-3-8-female-s.html
Genesis Peasant Outfit (Shoes worn by ghost):
No Count
Make up, hanging bat, cauldron - used to be free, not available anymore, Genesis
Just a heads up, you need to redo your links, none of them lead to the items you listed,especially for the free items, you need the links to the actual items for this to be valid
Oh, thanks. The links were still there in the source but it looks like the forum software overrides and redirects things if you put the at symbol in there :/ They should now be fixed.
Yes, just checked and they all work now.
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Remember, this contest is running until NOV 8th, so there's more than a week left! I hope we will see many more inspired renders!
The portal
Where the monsters can pass and reach our world...
Paid:
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/165631/aj-fantasy-portal
Free:
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86673/spooky-pumpkins
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74391/halloween-gob-bats-eye-bats
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/72739/plant-monster-venus-man-trap
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74631/merpal-6165
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74591/merpalfur
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74608/my-little-naga
https://sharecg.com/v/100896/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/SY-Tentacled-Eyeball-Creature
Halloween 2024 Monster Mash
Freebies
Halloween Party for DAZ
https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/halloween-party-for-daz
AA Cauldron
https://sharecg.com/v/98638/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/AA-Cauldron
Trixie's Pumpkin for Daz Studio by TwiztedMetal
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83410/trixies-pumpkin-for-daz-studio
Prop - Morphing Godrays
https://www.deviantart.com/squarepeg3d/art/Prop-Morphing-Godrays-875530244
Prop - Dust Mote Cloud
https://www.deviantart.com/squarepeg3d/art/Prop-Dust-Mote-Cloud-875458221
freebie Abyss ghosts
https://www.deviantart.com/greendragon-gecko/art/freebie-Abyss-ghosts-791607529
Mystics-Ghost
https://www.deviantart.com/mysticartdesign/art/Mystics-Ghost-815468075
Ghost by teknology3d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80215/ghost
WROUGHT IRON GARDEN BENCH by doggod
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/70611/wrought-iron-garden-bench
2 Hallow Dishes by Emanuela1 day 12
https://www.thefantasiesattic.net/halloween/2024/index.html
El Mariachi Guitar Part 1 by sadrielxv
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93700/el-mariachi-guitar-part-1
El Mariachi Guitar Part 2 by sadrielxv
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93701/el-mariachi-guitar-part-2
Bloody Vampires
https://sharecg.com/v/94729/gallery/21/DAZ-Studio/Bloody-Vampires
Ermine for G9
https://www.renderhub.com/undeadcrabb/ermine-for-g9
Modular Orc Morphs for G9
https://www.renderhub.com/undeadcrabb/modular-orc-for-g9-october-freebie
Cassie 9 Character Morph for Genesis 9
https://www.renderhub.com/lambdax/cassie-9-character-morph-for-genesis-9
Second Sid by MortemVetus
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/84772/second-sid
FWSA Sharah HD for Olympia 8 Daz biweekly freebie 4-10-2024 (I don't own Olimpia 8 and I applied the character to Genesis 8 female and it works)
https://www.daz3d.com/fwsa-sharah-hd-for-olympia-8
Elvira Dress - Simple dForce dress for G8F by chriscox
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96252/elvira-dress-simple-dforce-dress-for-g8f
Witch Hat for G3F and G8F - Free 3D model
https://www.deviantart.com/bubblecloud/art/Witch-Hat-for-G3F-and-G8F-Free-3D-model-767900163
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/84212
https://www.renderhub.com/bubblecloud/whitch-hat-for-g3f-g8f
New Dress by Nena Lu/PeTeGe day 20
https://www.thefantasiesattic.net/halloween/2024/index.html
Captain Barbossa by Paspu (Pants and boots)
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/91488/captain-barbossa
G3M Weekend Set (waistcoat)
https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=422
NeoIndia Veil for G2F and G3F by Arki
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75797/neoindia-veil-for-g2f-and-g3f
Floral Dress Complete Set-For Genesis 2 Female
https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/character/clothing/flo-71c1b700-a088-4278-84e4-85fdeca7ded5
dForce Medieval Dress for Genesis 9 by syzethal
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96799/dforce-medieval-dress-for-genesis-9
Medieval Dress G9 - additional textures by eblank
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96812/medieval-dress-g9-additional-textures
Star Trek Uniform Set for Genesis 8 Male (Pants and boots)
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Star-Trek-Uniform-Set-for-Genesis-8-Male-752232809
1940's Inspired Mens Suit Long Jacket for G8M by perlk
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95401/1940s-inspired-mens-suit-long-jacket-for-g8m
Hair 1 for Daz 3D Genesis 9
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Hair-1-for-Daz-3D-Genesis-9-935744713
Noki Airy Low Ponytail Hair
https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/698421/noki-airy-low-ponytail-hair#latest
UPDATE - V Devil May Cry 5 Hair Prop for G8M
https://sharecg.com/v/93558/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/UPDATE-V-Devil-May-Cry-5-Hair-Prop-for-G8M
Lorelay hair
Ds Creative 11 Published on Apr 30, 2015, pag 18-19
https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_11
http://4eyes.code66.se/dsc/Lorelay_Hair.zip
HAIR - Pugilist Punk Hair for G8F By SquarePeg3D
https://www.deviantart.com/squarepeg3d/art/HAIR-Pugilist-Punk-Hair-for-G8F-926178644
Everyday Poses 01, 02, and 03 by Foxclaw
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/86791/everyday-poses-01-02-and-03
Paid
iG 100 Must Have Poses for Genesis 8 Female(s)
https://www.daz3d.com/ig-100-must-have-poses-for-genesis-8-females
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Title: A Real Monster Party
Caption: Julie thought it only fair that the monsters got to join their ship's Halloween party too - even if it meant having to break them out of their high security holding cell.
Free Stuff
Neutral
Paid Stuff
Final Image (edited in Photoshop just to control the laser beams, patch her hat and have the render less grainy)
Original Renders
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Title: the (toy)land of kaiju
DAZ 3D program: Bryce
Freebies used:
1. Japan Map (https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/japan-map-1898d7025cdc46639ee2a4d2cfed01df)
2. jiger (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
3. gudon (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
4. chibull (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
5. vakishim (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
6. ghidorah (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
7. agon (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
8. legionH (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
9. zigra (http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html)
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
This challenge is now closed. The November challenge is already up, see you there!