Agreed the contests does not stand out or attract somehow enough
people. I still think 3dgs serves it's purpose and can be used to create awesome games. Perhaps to many users run to the other engines
cause time is no issue for skilled coders they can create simple yet fun games (Also to learn from) in short time.

Could it be that the price to be won is not interested ?
To many people think pro is less worth then other engines or no interest in spending vouchers in a shop where they can't buy what they really need ? Perhaps a cash price would make it more apealing since every one needs cash

I to miss the old days to where people actually created stuff together but as the creators of 3dgs lack to promote and extend the use of it it's also the harcore users that abandon it and make it sink

I say it's time for a 3DGS Revival !