Input Needed: Voting Rules

I am considering making changes to the rules for voting on the challenge. The goal of voting is to select the best model for the specific challenge as part of a group effort. Your opinion of the best is very subjective, but, certain things need to be weighed upon such as the quality of the modeling, adherence to the rules and that it fits the description of the challenge. I would like to have your input on our voting system. Here are some questions to discuss:

-What are some ways that would improve the voting?

-How can we encourage more people to vote?

-Should participants be required to vote if they submit an entry?

Thanks everyone

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #208 - Subway Train

Challenge #208 - Subway Train has come to a close. Thanks for the awesome entries! Let's start the voting!

To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

3 points: first place model name by modeler name 2 points: second place model name by modeler name 1 points: third place model name by modeler name Participants in the challenge will receive a bonus point for their entry if they also make a suggestion for a future challenge when they vote. Please indicate the username you use in the 3D Warehouse if it differs from the one you use to submit your vote.

You may also make a comment, if you wish, on why you chose each model. Please also take a moment to suggest a future topic for the challenge.

Good luck!

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Current Challenge: #209 Japanese Tea House: 7 May 2015 - 18 May 2015
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 209

SketchUp 3D Challenge #209 - Japanese Tea House

Thursday, 7 May 2015 - Monday, 18 May 2015

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For this challenge you are to model a Japanese tea house (or chashitsu) and all the traditional elements that go with one for the purposes of a tea ceremony (or chanoyu in Japanese). The above links will show you what is required for an idealJapanese tea house and ceremony. If you are adventurous and have the time, you may also include a tea garden.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to Argo Industries for the topic suggestion. Have a suggestion for an upcoming topic? Submit one with your next vote.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 209

SketchUp 3D Challenge #208 - Subway Train

Monday, 20 April 2015 - Thursday, 7 May 2015

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For this challenge, you are to model a subway train and a loading platform. A subway system is a form of rapid transit that runs underground found in many metropolitan areas around the globe. They are also commonly referred to as the metro, the underground, the train and sometimes the tube. A subway train is designed with efficiency in mind with the goal of moving as many passengers possible.

Your subway train should include a motor car on both ends and at least one trailer car in between. Along with your train, you should also model a boarding platform for the train to pull up to. You may base your model on a real subway train or one from your imagination.

In addition to bragging rights for winning this challenge, your model will be featured in the new version of the Challenge Participation Manual that is currently in the works.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to TinkerToy for the topic suggestion. Have a suggestion for an upcoming topic? Submit one with your next vote.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 208

New Challenges Starting on 20 April 2015!

Mark your calendar because Challenge #208 starts Monday, 20 April 2015!

Spread the word, The SketchUp 3D Challenge is back!

We're Back! Seeking Your Ideas for Upcoming Challenges

The SketchUp 3D Challenge is back and we need your suggestions on what topics to do for the challenges.

Mark your calendar because new challenges begin 20 April 2015. Be sure to suggest something you would like everyone to model for an upcoming challenge, please comment on this post with your suggestions.

Happy Sketching!

Challenges Returning Soon

Commenting is back on the 3D Warehouse and soon so will the SketchUp 3D Challenge!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #000: Doghouse

Voting Closes: Thursday, 5 February 2015 @ 5:00PM PDT

Challenge #000: Doghouse has come to a close. Thanks for the awesome entries! Let's start the voting!

To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

3 points: first place model name by modeler name 2 points: second place model name by modeler name 1 points: third place model name by modeler name Participants in the challenge will receive a bonus point for their entry if they also make a suggestion for a future challenge when they vote. If you submit an entry, you must also vote:    - You may not vote for your own entry.    - Please indicate the username you use in the 3D Warehouse if it differs from the one you use to submit your vote.

You may also make a comment, if you wish, on why you chose each model. Please also take a moment to suggest a future topic for the challenge.

Good luck!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #000: Challenge Topic

Challenge Period: Monday, 5 January 2015 - Sunday, 18 January 2015

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Doghouses are an essential shelter for dogs that spend their days in the safety of their owners yards.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 000

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to Participant for the topic suggestion.

Challenge Certificates Update - Challenges #179, 185-207

I am pleased to announce that the winners challenge certificates for challenges #179 and 185-207 have been completed and posted to the Challenge Winners page. Thanks to Wanchok Piromyoo (CK) and Ramises Entia for finishing them.