Freebie Challenge Novembre 2024 - "Dreams" - Main Thread
"Dreams" is the topic for November 2024. Both dreams in the strict sense, such as pleasant dreams that cheered up the next day, nightmares that tormented us and made us wake up terrified, recurring dreams, those we remember, but also dreams in the broad sense, such as daydreams, or those that are or have been our aspirations. What dreams do we have, what dreams we had and which ones we have managed to realize and which ones we have not. How many still persist and which ones we have abandoned in the course of life. Tell us about your life dreams.
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 30th, 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 emanuela1, 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
October 2024 "Monster Mash '24!"
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Big welcome and thanks to emanuela1 for joining the Freebie challenge moderation team, we are happy to have your support for this month!
To clear this question ahead of time, emanuela1 will still be able to participate in the challenge in the month she doesn't moderate.
If other participants are interested in such an arrangement, please contact me via dms
Welcome Emanuella, look forward to you moderating this challenge.
Thank you for the kind welcome!:)
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@emanuela1: Great render!
Thank you, mding!
Welcome to the team, Emanuela! hoping to see many inspired and dreamy entries.
Also, there's still time to contribute to the October challenge until Friday!
Thanks mding for the banner!:)
Thanks mding for the banner!:)
Thank you all for the welcome!:)
Thanks for the banner
Thanks everybody for using the banner and the kind words and good luck to every artist joining the challenge!
Adventuring Dreams
One render after a long pause in this Contest... I am hoping that I will not make too many mistakes. Love dinos, got some of them lately but still missing a lot to complete my collection
and probably missing lots of renders that I have plans to make 
Paid Items:
DA Terrorsaur
Desert Arena
Free Items:
Skull Warning http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Bone Marker http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=7
BoneApart http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Bone Pile http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=7
Dragon Skull http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Postwork: Just a touch on the neck of Terrorsaur
Adventuring Dreams
One render after a long pause in this Contest... I am hoping that I will not make too many mistakes. Love dinos, got some of them lately but still missing a lot to complete my collection
and probably missing lots of renders that I have plans to make 
Paid Items:
DA Terrorsaur
Desert Arena
Free Items:
Skull Warning http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Bone Marker http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=7
BoneApart http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Bone Pile http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=7
Dragon Skull http://www.mortemvetus.com/freestuff.php?page=1
Postwork: Just a touch on the neck of Terrorsaur
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Thank You, I have posted it there.
Dream Big
Free
Bundt Cake: https://sharecg.com/v/96992/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Bundt-Cake
Ana for Genesis 8/8.1 Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94057/ana-for-genesis-881-female
Side Swept ROse Hair (G3F , G8F) Part 1&2: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1/79533
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2/79534
Socks for Daz Genesis 8 Female: http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/daz-clothes/206-socks-for-daz-genesis-8-female
Homemade cookies: https://erock3d.com/download/homemade-cookies/
Stuffed Toys for Poser: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76447/stuffed-toys-for-poser
Modern Kitchen WIP: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/modern-kitchen-wip/81219
Milkshakes: https://sharecg.com/v/95892/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Milkshakes
Hell-O-Ween Candy: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76585/hell-o-ween-candy
Aerith for G8F (dress): https://www.patreon.com/posts/45760541';
Iray Fur Shaders: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88081/iray-fur-shaders
Dream Big
Free
Bundt Cake: https://sharecg.com/v/96992/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Bundt-Cake
Ana for Genesis 8/8.1 Female: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/94057/ana-for-genesis-881-female
Side Swept ROse Hair (G3F , G8F) Part 1&2: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1/79533
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2/79534
Socks for Daz Genesis 8 Female: http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/daz-clothes/206-socks-for-daz-genesis-8-female
Homemade cookies: https://erock3d.com/download/homemade-cookies/
Stuffed Toys for Poser: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76447/stuffed-toys-for-poser
Modern Kitchen WIP: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/freestuff/modern-kitchen-wip/81219
Milkshakes: https://sharecg.com/v/95892/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Milkshakes
Hell-O-Ween Candy: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76585/hell-o-ween-candy
Aerith for G8F (dress): https://www.patreon.com/posts/45760541';
Iray Fur Shaders: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88081/iray-fur-shaders
This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.
There are 3 freebies that are incorrectly linked, but since there are still more than 5 that are correct, the entry is approved. Please fix the 3 links before submitting to the entries thread (the correct links are listed below).
Socks for Daz Genesis 8 Female
https://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/clothing/socks-for-genesis-8-freebie?highlight=WyJzb2NrcyJd
Homemade cookies
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82286/homemade-cookies
Aerith for G8F (dress)
https://www.deviantart.com/shinteo/art/Aerith-for-G8F-865969599
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45760541
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Oops, thank you! Fixed :)
The Dreamer
Original Filament/FilaToon render without postwork
I usually find the freebie challenges a little tough, but the theme won me over.
It was still tough, since I started with an idea in my head and tried to fit the 5 freebies and 5 purchased items to work with that. I may have got 30% of my original idea, maybe... It was still a lot of fun to do. Thanks very much for the challenge! 
Note 1: I'm guessing the DAZ G9 Toon base characters, their essential morphs and FilaToon shaders are also allowed, as part of rule number 3?
Note 2: I postworked the image for some color grading and vignette etc. Original render is also attached. I also changed some of the textures and/or colors of the free items too suit the scene, including working on a custom texture for the G9 toon face.
Freebies
1) Flower - https://www.sharecg.com/v/47950/
2) Fantasy Flower - https://www.sharecg.com/v/92326/
3) Pendant Lamp - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90313/pendant-lamp-01 (only used the lamp shade)
4) Florida Hair (biweekly freebies from Oct 18) - https://www.daz3d.com/florida-hair-for-genesis-2-female-s
5) Greek Chic outfit G2F (biweekly freebies from Nov 1) - https://www.daz3d.com/greek-chic-outfit-for-genesis-2-female-s
6) Overlay pattern - https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/7892501-pattern-vintage-seamless-vector-floral-wallpaper-background-illustration
Purchased Items
1) Jepe's PlateZ II - https://www.daz3d.com/jepes-platez-ii
2) SY Confetti and Nature Effects Iray - https://www.daz3d.com/sy-confetti-and-nature-effects-iray
3) UltraScatterPro - https://www.daz3d.com/ultrascatterpro
4) A pose from a set as a starting point - but I forgot which one now...
The Dreamer
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Original Filament/FilaToon render without postwork
This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.
I usually find the freebie challenges a little tough, but the theme won me over.
It was still tough, since I started with an idea in my head and tried to fit the 5 freebies and 5 purchased items to work with that. I may have got 30% of my original idea, maybe... It was still a lot of fun to do. Thanks very much for the challenge! 
Note 1: I'm guessing the DAZ G9 Toon base characters, their essential morphs and FilaToon shaders are also allowed, as part of rule number 3?
Note 2: I postworked the image for some color grading and vignette etc. Original render is also attached. I also changed some of the textures and/or colors of the free items too suit the scene, including working on a custom texture for the G9 toon face.
Freebies
1) Flower - https://www.sharecg.com/v/47950/
2) Fantasy Flower - https://www.sharecg.com/v/92326/
3) Pendant Lamp - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90313/pendant-lamp-01 (only used the lamp shade)
4) Florida Hair (biweekly freebies from Oct 18) - https://www.daz3d.com/florida-hair-for-genesis-2-female-s
5) Greek Chic outfit G2F (biweekly freebies from Nov 1) - https://www.daz3d.com/greek-chic-outfit-for-genesis-2-female-s
6) Overlay pattern - https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/7892501-pattern-vintage-seamless-vector-floral-wallpaper-background-illustration
Purchased Items
1) Jepe's PlateZ II - https://www.daz3d.com/jepes-platez-ii
2) SY Confetti and Nature Effects Iray - https://www.daz3d.com/sy-confetti-and-nature-effects-iray
3) UltraScatterPro - https://www.daz3d.com/ultrascatterpro
4) A pose from a set as a starting point - but I forgot which one now...
replies to notes: 1) I think genesis 9 toon base and Filatoon shaders are base assets and therefore allowed based on rule number 3.
2)Postwork with original render attached is allowed based on rule number 4.
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
emanuela1 Thank you! I'll post it in the entries thread.