Anyone want a 3D showcase of their character? - Winners announced!

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I'm currently researching something in regards to player character models in ESO and I need fresh test subjects :D Instead of spending time on creating and outfitting a bunch of new characters myself just to delete them later, I thought I'd do something cool for the community and launch a small giveaway while also promoting the ESO Model Viewer project at the same time.

I'll showcase the winning characters with pictures and videos the same way I showcase NPCs (here's an example) and each winning character will also get a dedicated page in the Players section on the ESO Model Viewer website.

Please, note that due to technical limitations this giveaway is for PC/Mac/Stadia only (the region doesn't matter though so both NA and EU can participate).

If you want to participate, submit 1-3 pictures of your character here.

No specific rules other than one entry per account. If you submit more than one character, only the latest one will count.

I'll choose up to 5 characters that I personally like and would like to work with and announce the winners in about a week (the exact time frame will depend on the number of participants and the time needed for me to go through them). I will need characters that look as different from each other as possible so everyone has a chance.

If you win, I'll contact you by email and we'll need to meet in-game for about 15 minutes in order for me to save your character's model. You'll be given several options timewise ranging from 2 AM to 7 PM EDT (7 AM to 11 PM GMT).

Again, to participate, submit 1-3 pictures of your character here.
Edited by Cactus_Back on September 24, 2020 2:21PM
  • tomofhyrule
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    This looks really cool!

    I'd love if there was a way in-game that we could get nice shots of our characters as forum avatars or something. With all of the time some of us put into designing them, it'd be nice to be able to look at them like this!
  • vibeborn
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    That sounds so awesome!
    (I've spent the last 3 days checking out NPCs' outfits on the eso model viewer, I really like the concept)
    But is it for NA or EU?
    Edited by vibeborn on September 15, 2020 4:36PM
  • Cactus_Back
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    This looks really cool!

    I'd love if there was a way in-game that we could get nice shots of our characters as forum avatars or something. With all of the time some of us put into designing them, it'd be nice to be able to look at them like this!

    Agreed! ZOS should definitely invest in the official character viewer with animations, facial expressions and all that good stuff. I can't believe they haven't done it yet.
    vibeborn wrote: »
    That sounds so awesome!
    (I've spent the last 3 days checking out NPCs' outfits on the eso model viewer, I really like the concept)
    But is it for NA or EU?

    Both NA and EU can participate :)
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    Agreed! ZOS should definitely invest in the official character viewer with animations, facial expressions and all that good stuff. I can't believe they haven't done it yet.

    Both NA and EU can participate :)

    Agreed! ZOS should definitely invest in the official character viewer with animations, facial expressions and all that good stuff. I can't believe they haven't done it yet.

    Both NA and EU can participate :)

    Nice!, I'll definitely send a char then :)
    (not sure why it double quoted sorry)

    I have a following question, is the ESO username our ID, or our characters name?
    Edited by vibeborn on September 15, 2020 5:22PM
  • Cactus_Back
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    vibeborn wrote: »
    I have a following question, is the ESO username our ID, or our characters name?

    That would be UserID.
  • kadochka
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    This sounds awesome! I may not participate myself, but I love that you offered this to everyone. Hope you get some cool characters!
    if I could make another character, their name would be Cries-For-Character-Slots. AKA, I need more.

  • dem0n1k
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    After you create the 3D model from the pictures, is it possible to export a common 3D file like an STL?
    It would be amazing to actually be able to 3D print my own character! :D

    Some questions about the pictures...
    I assume you need front, back & side showing the whole character from head to toe.
    Can they be weapons out? In a pose?
    Cheers!
    Edited by dem0n1k on September 15, 2020 10:31PM
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    My Bosmer who is mah baby. She will steb and shoot holes in you, and then proceed to steal your sheckles and sweet roles.
    bork
  • borkiee
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    mfw I missed the actual upload link, and blankly posted here, AND can not delete it... I am the big brain :P Let me go use that properly quickly heh.
    bork
  • kadochka
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    borkiee wrote: »
    mfw I missed the actual upload link, and blankly posted here, AND can not delete it... I am the big brain :P Let me go use that properly quickly heh.

    Well, she's super cute!! I hope you get picked. ^-^
    if I could make another character, their name would be Cries-For-Character-Slots. AKA, I need more.

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    kadochka wrote: »
    This sounds awesome! I may not participate myself, but I love that you offered this to everyone. Hope you get some cool characters!

    Thank you!
    dem0n1k wrote: »
    After you create the 3D model from the pictures, is it possible to export a common 3D file like an STL?
    It would be amazing to actually be able to 3D print my own character! :D

    Some questions about the pictures...
    I assume you need front, back & side showing the whole character from head to toe.
    Can they be weapons out? In a pose?
    Cheers!

    Sorry, I cannot share the actual 3D model files because I'm legally not allowed to share any ESO game assets.

    As far as the pictures you submit, no, not necessarily front/back/side and no specific rules really. You can submit pretty much any picture where you think your character looks good. Weapons don't really matter to me as they won't be featured in the showcase but they can be out if you think it makes the overall look more impressive.
    borkiee wrote: »
    mfw I missed the actual upload link, and blankly posted here, AND can not delete it... I am the big brain :P Let me go use that properly quickly heh.

    Haha, no worries! Just submit the pictures here, if you haven't done it yet and you're all good!
  • Michae
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    Should we stick to one outfit in the pictures? I have a few cool pics but some are using costumes while other's are not.
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    Michae wrote: »
    Should we stick to one outfit in the pictures? I have a few cool pics but some are using costumes while other's are not.

    Yes, only one outfit, please. The one that you actually want to get showcased.
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    Just a heads up to everyone that the cut off date for character submissions is now set as September 21, 11 AM EDT (3 PM GMT). If you still want to participate in the giveaway but haven't submitted your character yet, be sure to do it soon.

    You can submit your character here.
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    Submissions are now closed. Thanks everyone who participated! I'll announce the winners within the next 2-3 days. Stay tuned.
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    Here are the giveaway winners.

    If you see your ESO UserID mentioned here, please, check your email as I have already reached out to you with further instructions.

    You will have 3 days to reply to claim your reward. If you do not get back to me in 3 days, I will have to choose another winner.

    Alright, here we go!

    The first winner is @Cinbri with a rather fiery looking but elegant outfit on a female Dunmer.

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    Perhaps, I'll need to introduce her to the next winner - @Quendillar3245 who looks even hotter (although I suspect he might secretly be a Dremora but oh well, I did forget to ban Daedra from participating, didn't I?)

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    Never fear though because should anything go wrong, this noble knight will surely come to our rescue! He is @FabresFour.

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    ...or, at the very least, we'll be immortalized in chronicles by this sharp-looking scholar @WreckfulAbandon (IF he can actually see anything through those cool glasses, that is).

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    And, by the way, where's my sweet roll? It was here just a moment ago! Hey, @borkiee, have you seen it by any chance? No? Ah well, I'll just have to keep looking then...

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    I originally wanted to select only 5 winners but decided to sneakily introduce a prize for the best screenshot as well.

    The winner in this category is @tomofhyrule whose orc is so resilient (or just stubborn? 😄) that he refuses to let his shield down even when being fully on fire!

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    Congratulations to the winners and, again, huge thanks to everyone who participated!

    I might do a similar giveaway in the future, so if you haven't won this one, stay tuned, you might have another chance.
  • borkiee
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    kadochka wrote: »

    Well, she's super cute!! I hope you get picked. ^-^

    also thank you ahhHHHH
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