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Quick question about the Replit credits for this challenge: are participants supposed to receive an email or special code with additional credits, or is the standard free daily allowance all that is provided?
I’m asking because the free credits seem to run out very quickly when trying to build something that actually meets the challenge requirements — rich and interactive, multiple screens, real integrations, polished design, sample data, and genuine real-world functionality.
If there are no additional challenge credits, is the expectation that participants either pay for extra Replit usage or significantly reduce the scope of their submission? At the moment, the free allowance does not seem sufficient for building the kind of fully functioning app described in the brief.
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CREATOR STUDIO ACCESS UPDATE
Once you’ve created your Cantina account on mobile, you can log in to Cantina on desktop web and start using Creator Studio right away!
To get started, first create your Character in Cantina. Once your Character is ready, head to Creator Studio to bring them to life and create your pilot episode for the challenge.
We’re continuing to grant Creator Studio access on mobile, but there may be a slight delay before it appears. You don’t need to wait for mobile access to start creating - you can use Creator Studio on web in the meantime. Once your Creator Studio access is granted on mobile, you’ll receive a push notification from the Cantina app and an email confirmation.
As you create your pilot, we recommend submitting your video in English when possible so our judges can fully understand your character, dialogue, story, and overall concept. This is a recommendation, not a requirement for participation.
Need help along the way? Reach out to the Cantina Ambassadors in the challenge feed or message them directly in Cantina.
Happy creating!
As Liam mentioned us ambassadors are always a dm away if you have any questions, no matter how small it might be!
Hi Contra team, I'm based in Uganda and I'm interested in participating in the Contra x Cantina Creator Challenge. However, Cantina is not currently available in my country, so I'm unable to create the required character and pilot. Is there any way for international creators in unsupported countries to participate or receive access for the challenge? Thank you.
Hi there! Thank you for showing interest in the contest! Unfortunately Cantina account creation is currently available in select countries and there’s no way of creating without an account!
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AI generated code broke this handmade furniture brand’s Shopify layout, leaving the non-technical founder stuck in "coding hell." 🛑💻
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Making the store maintainable for its owner is an important outcome.