It seems that Roobet has already thought about the next competition after seeing how the last competition was developing, so they will look for and find other strategies to get more participants.
But this competition has attracted the participants' attention because some still participated.
They need to be more creative with their contests if they want to attract more participants and attention within this forum.
It was actually not decreased. The rewards are still the same per category. I think that the reason why some of the old participants did not partake on this one is because there is no painting and animation category.
I also think there are more to the rewards that the participants can get. I for one participate in it to improve my craft and I am pleased to see how I have grown through all the contests that roobet and hhampuz hosted even if I did not won on some of it.