Design Notes

September 26, 2024

Guild Spotlight: Alter

Together We Rise, Together We Thrive

Founded on May the 4th, 2024, Alter is a new but rapidly growing force in AQWorlds, boasting an impressive 200 members. Alter has quickly become a guild known for its illustrious commitment to community led by the fearless Lucifer alongside her dedicated officers.

At the heart of Alter is their powerful motto: “Together we rise, together we thrive.” This sense of unity radiates through every adventure, quest, and grind session, with members consistently encouraging each other to succeed. Whether it’s tackling the toughest bosses, completing quests, or just sharing good times alongside giggles, Alter is a guild that fosters a sense of belonging. Every triumph is shared ~and~ every setback is faced as a team, making them more than just a guild… they’re family!

Alter Guild Story & Stats

👑 Guild Name: Alter 

📅 Founding Date: 4th May 2024 

🤴 Guild Leader: Lucifer 

👮‍♂️ Guild Officers: Shutsujin, Ewa, Amorth, Nandixer, Phantomstinger, O_Q. and Azriael. 

👥 Guild Size: 200 

📖 Guild Story: At the heart of our guild beats a spirit of camaraderie and support. United by a passion for friendship and assistance, we stand together through every challenge, lifting each other up with a smile and a helping hand. Our motto: 'Together we rise, together we thrive.' Join us, where every quest is a chance to make a difference and every victory is celebrated as a team.

Built on Unity and Friendship

Alter's values go beyond in-game achievements. The guild is a place where friendships are forged, assistance is always available, and challenges are met with smiles. Whether you're looking to progress in AQW or simply enjoy the game in good company, Alter offers an inclusive and supportive environment where members lift each other up.

Rest assured that both in Alter and in AQWorlds, you are never alone. Every quest is an opportunity to make a difference, every challenge is faced together, and every victory is celebrated as a team! This guild and this game thrives on unity*, support, and the unwavering belief that there’s nothing we can't accomplish together!

On behalf of Alter and all the amazing heroes in game and IRL too…

Battle on!
Beleen and the AQW team (and ofc Alter guildmates, too!)

* this game thrives on unity… but also built in Unity! AQWorlds Infinity is currently being built using Unity and is coming soon to Steam and mobile devices. Check out AQ2D.com for all the Infinity updates, and be sure to Wishlist on Steam if you haven’t already!

September 09, 2024

Guild Spotlight: Wolves

The Wolves Guild Celebrates Friendship and Freedom 

Founded in June 2015, the Wolves Guild is a Brazilian powerhouse in AQWorlds, led by their dedicated leader P31h and supported by their officers Alemao 4i20, Onoki, Dark Hold, and Jon. With 125 members, this guild embodies the essence of Artix Entertainment’s core values: freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of friendship, and the freedom of being yourself. 

Unity in Diversity

The Wolves Guild is more than a group of players; they’re a sword-swinging syndicate of unique individuals, each bringing their strengths and talents to the table ~and~ battlefield. Whether engaging in intense PvP battles or farming rare items, the Wolves approach every quest with enthusiasm, strategy, and a sense of community & camaraderie. Their ability to unite for a common cause, despite individual differences, highlights the importance of teamwork and friendship in online gaming (aaand the real world, too). Every victory is celebrated, and every defeat is embraced as an opportunity to learn and grow! #MondayMotivation :)

Wolves Guild Stats & Story 

🏰 Guild Name: Wolves
🗓 Founding Date: 15/06/2015
🐺 Guild Leader: P31h
🐾 Guild Officers: Alemao 4i20, Onoki, Dark Hold, Jon
🌑 Guild Size: 125

🧾 A Brief Description: We are a Brazilian guild of friends, united by our love for gaming, gathering daily to face epic challenges. Whether in intense battles or long journeys through unknown worlds, it’s the friendship that keeps us together. Each of us, with our unique skills, adds an essential piece to the group, creating an unbeatable force that supports each other in every fight. 

PvP, rare items, and farming are more than just objectives; they are the essence of our shared adventure. Together, we dive headfirst into every battle, planning strategies and executing moves with precision. But it’s not just about winning; it’s about the journey, the learning, and the fun moments that arise between the battles. 

With every victory, there’s celebration. With every defeat, there’s a lesson. And in every moment, there are laughs that strengthen the bonds between us. At the end of the day, it’s not just the achievements that matter, but the unity and friendship that make our guild truly special. 

Friendship & Freedom Forever!

In light of Brazil’s recent ban on X / Twitter, the core values of AQWorlds and Artix Entertainment – freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and the freedom to be yourself – are more important than ever before. AQWorlds has long been a platform where players from all over the world can connect and be their true selves, without fear of judgment or restriction. For Brazilian players, and for all players everywhere, Artix games are a safe haven for creativity, friendship, and shared experiences that transcend borders and overcome obstacles!

With their incredible members and values, the Wolves Guild sets an Alpha example of what makes AQWorlds so special. Their story of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance is testament to the power that this game has in bringing people together, regardless of their background or location. As AQW continues to champion freedom and creativity, the Wolves Guild will undoubtedly lead the pack, remaining a fierce force for these ideals for many moons to come.

Battle on!
Beleen and the AQW team (and ofc the Wolves Guild, too!)

PS: Do you want the chance to have your Guild from AQW, AQ3D, or EpicDuel featured on the Design Notes? Click here to enter your guild, screenshots, and story on our Guild Spotlight post!  

PPS: If you are in Brazil and cannot access Twitter anymore, you can still get all our AQW news + updates on Facebook, Discord, and the Design Notes on AQ.com and Artix.com 

August 28, 2024

Honoring Our First Guild: Hero

Introducing Our First Guild Spotlight

As we launch our new Guild Spotlight series, we couldn’t be more excited to share the story of our first featured guild. The Hero Guild exemplifies the kind of dedication, camaraderie, and creativity that makes our community so special. Whether it’s supporting players from around the globe or crafting cool experiences in-game & on Discord, Hero Guild went above and beyond to make their mark in AdventureQuest Worlds – and the Design Notes, too!

Hero: A Global Force for Good

Founded in 2013, Hero is a guild that has grown to include 400-500 members from all corners of the world. This diverse community of players is united by their commitment to helping each other, whether they’re seasoned veterans or newcomers just starting their adventures. Hero’s Discord server features an in-game support ticket system that’s always buzzing with activity, as members eagerly lend a hand to those in need.

But what truly sets Hero apart is their ability to capture the spirit of their guild through stunning screenshots. Their submissions showcased moments of celebration, unity, coffee!, and joy that perfectly portrays why their guild is so special. One image in particular stood out so much that we had to do a double-take… it’s the header image up there, and it’s so impressive that we thought it was a HeroMart poster! Can you believe it was crafted by one of our talented players?! Job well done to the artist Jon_Eve, and to the Guild Hero: you’ve set the bar high right from the get-go!

Hero Guild Stats & Stuff

🏰 Guild Name: Hero

📆 Founding Date: 2013

👑 Guild Leader & Coleads: AlexKoval, Primal, Techno, KDD 

👮‍♂️ Guild Officers: Red Sugar, Socko, Falk, Mil_, Evvo 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guild Size: 400-500 

✅ Guild Requirements: Active account with an achievement list of 100 and above. Guild goes by vouching system, a friend within a guild will vouch for you and an officer will invite in. 

📝 Brief Description: Welcome to Hero/Villain, a guild with a diverse community of members from around the world. We offer in-game support through a ticket system on Discord, where both veteran players and newcomers are always ready to help. Our top two monthly helpers earn 2,000 ArtixPoints as a reward for their contributions. The guild also hosts seasonal events like art contests, scavenger hunts, and more, giving members the chance to win ArtixPoints. Additionally, we offer unique challenges in our Discord where members can earn points to redeem for rewards such as ArtixPoints, Discord Nitro, and Art commissions.

💝 What We Offer:

• A Diverse and Friendly Community: Our members come from all corners of the world, united by their love for AdventureQuest Worlds. You'll find a mix of helpful veterans, enthusiastic newcomers, and everyone in between. It's the perfect place to make friends, share tips, and enjoy the game together.
• HC Challenges and Shop: Take part in our Hero Challenge (HC) events to test your skills and earn rewards known as “HeroCoins.” Complete challenges and redeem your hard-earned points in our exclusive HC Shop for unique items such as Discord Nitro, Commissions, Roles, Artixpoints, or Heromart Raffle tickets.
• In-Game Assistance: Our AQW Resources channel is packed with guides, tips, and advice to help you out ingame. Plus, if you're stuck or have a problem, our AQW Support Ticket Helpers are here to provide assistance.

A Heroic Conclusion

Hero Guild has set a high standard for our Guild Spotlight series, and we are honored to feature them first. Their creativity, community spirit, and love for the game ~and~ gamers are perfect examples of what this series is all about. We can’t wait to see more amazing guilds in the weeks to come. If you think your guild has what it takes to be in the spotlight, send us your story and screenshots on Discord or in the Guild Spotlight comments—we’re eager to celebrate all the unique and wonderful guilds that make AdventureQuest home <3

Battle on,
Beleen and the AQWorlds team (and ofc the Hero Guild, too!)

August 14, 2024

Guild Spotlight Series: Celebrating the AdventureQuest Community

Share your Guild with the Artix Community!

In the sprawling world of Lore, Guilds are the lifeblood of our amazing community. Guilds bring players together to conquer challenges and forge lifelong friendships. Whether you're a group of seasoned veterans or a band of fresh adventurers, every Guild has a story worth sharing. 

That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our new “Guild Spotlight” series, where we’ll be shining a light on the incredible Guilds that make our game worlds vibrant and alive. This is your chance to share your Guild’s journey with our entire community, showcasing your creativity, camaraderie, and the unique spirit that sets your Guild apart from all the others in Lore!

Spotlight Details

Over the next couple of months, we’ll be selecting Guilds to feature on our Design Notes, giving you the platform to share your Guild’s story with the world. However, this is not a competition – it’s a celebration of community! We’re looking for Guilds of all sizes and types, from hardcore gamers to casual players and everybody in between.

How To Enter

For your Guild to be considered, provide the following:

1. Guild Name

2. Founding Date

3. Guild Leader

4. Guild Officers

5. Guild Size

6. Guild Requirements (optional)

7. Current Guild Members (optional)

8. A Brief Description: In 1-4 sentences, tell us what makes your Guild special. It could be a story, a motto, a battle cry, a poem, a motivational quote, a call to arms, or whatever you think best represents your Guild. Get creative, comrades!  

9. Screenshot(s): Snap 1-4 screenshots of your Guild in action! Whether it’s a shot from your latest boss battle, a Guild meeting, or an epic moment you’ve captured, we want to see the essence of your Guild. Already have screenies to share? Great! We will happily accept past and present (and um future?!) screenshots. 

10. Submit: After you’ve collected all the above, submit everything in the comments on this Artix.com post, or on the Guild Spotlight Discord Channel here.

Why Participate?

The reward for being featured is simple yet significant: your Guild will be immortalized on our Design Notes, a place of honor that every player can see worldwide. This spotlight is about more than just recognition; it’s about sharing the diverse stories and experiences that make our community great! There’s no grand prize because the real treasure here is getting to celebrate your amazing Guild (and maybe you’ll recruit some new members, too). 

Time To Shine, Guilds!

We can’t wait to see the stories, screenshots, and creativity you’ll share with our community. Your Guild is a key part of what makes Lore a living, breathing world, and we’re thrilled to give you and your guildmates the chance to shine! So, rally your members, capture those epic moments, and send in your submissions! 

On behalf of the entire Artix Entertainment team, we cannot wait to showcase the best of our gaming community, one Guild at a time!

Battle on,
Beleen, Artix, Alina, and the AE team

March 21, 2024

Battleon Barbae Contest Winners!

Announcing the Winners of our #NationalBarbieDay Screenshot Contest

Happiest of days, heroes! We had over 100 amaaaaazing entries in our “Battleon Barbae” Screenshot Contest to celebrate #NationalBarbieDay. Each entry showcased creativity, style, and a true passion for fashion, so it was hard narrowing down our winners. Luckily, “narrowing down” means we could ONLY choose like 40+ players 🤣

Since we have so many winners, head on over to the Battleon Barbae Contest Winners design notes post on Artix.com to see all the winning screenshots! Fair warning though: slow page load speeds ahead 🐌

Barbae on,
Beleen, the judges, and the AQW team :D

👉 View all Battleon Barbae winners here! 👈

March 07, 2024

#NationalBarbieDay Screenshot Contest

OMG I’m totally not making this up! #NationalBarbieDay is legitimately a thing, and it’s happening Saturday, March 9! So duh of course WE MUST celebrate. Carefully. Since we don’t wanna get sued by Barbie or Mattel.  

Get ready to celebrate #NationalBarbieDay with style – and with 0 copyright infringements! – in our Battleon Barbae Screenshot Contest! Channel your inner fashionista to create the most glamorous and creative looks in all of Lore. Strike a pose, capture the moment, and harness the power of Battleon Barbae. AdventureCoins await the winners! 

National Barbie Day Screenshot Contest Rules

Theme: 

• Dress up your AQW character(s) in outfits inspired by Barbie. Whether it’s chic or splendid, noble or nostalgic, let your wonderful imagination run wild 🦄
• See the “Categories” below to get your sensational screenshot-senses tingling!  

Timeframe:

• Begins Friday, March 8, 2024
• Ends Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Categories: 

These categories are just some fabulous suggestions to get your creativity flowing, since it certainly got me excited thinking about the possibilities! Eeeeep! 

• 💝 Best Battleon Barbae or Barbro: 
  Show off your AQW character’s style with the most amazing ensemble that’s totally 200% Barbie-approved. 
• 🪄 Character Class Barbae:
  If Barbie was in AQWorlds, what Class would she choose? IRL Barbies can be Astronauts or Veterinarians… but not Vampires, Paladins, or Necromancers! What’s up with that?! With over 100 Classes in AQW to choose from… how does your Battleon Barbae do battle? 
• 🏡 Barbae Dream House:
  Get ready to create a Barbie-tastic abode! If you were designing Battleon Barbae’s Dream Home, what would it look like? 
• 🐎 Barbae Riding Club:
  True story folks: “Barbie Riding Club” was me and my sister’s favorite PC game growing up (feel free to message me on Twitter to relive nostalgic memories of that game. OMG it’s Sky Racer… and she has a foal! *squeeee!!*). So um, yeah, that being said… there’s just gotta be a horse-themed category for this contest, otherwise 10-year-old me is gonna freak the freak out! (I think dragons should also be accepted into the Battleon Riding Club, since dragons can also be ridden by the bravest Barbaes and Barbros.)
• 💀 Dage’s Undead… Dolls?
  Dark Lord Dage of the Undead Legion just celebrated his birthday – and he’s got loads of Legion gear just waiting for you! But who says Battleon Barbaes and Barbros can’t be Malibu Minions for Dage’s Undead Army? Yeah! Party on, skeletons! 
• 🤩 Maybe more categories?! 
  We’ll just have to see what our community dishes out! Feel free to submit any screenshots you think will really wow the judges (and Barbie too, JIC she is watching… which we secretly hope she is). 

Prizes:

• The Grand Prize Winner in each category will receive 1,000 AdventureCoins!
• Our 2nd Place Winner(s) will win 500 ACs.
• 3rd Place Winners(s) will get 250 ACs.
• Runner Ups will get 100 ACs each. 
• As always, we reserve the right to award additional prizes!

Additional Information that you probably won’t read but it’s important nonetheless:

• Multiple entries are absolutely allowed, but each participant can only win once.
• Screenshots should not be edited or altered outside of AQW.
• Your AQW account must be in good standing in order to win a prize.
• By submitting your entry, you agree to allow us to showcase your screenshot on our websites and social media platforms.
• Artix Entertainment is in no way affiliated with Barbie or Mattel, but since March 9 is National Barbie Day, we wanted to do something fun and creative to celebrate!

How to Enter:

1. Log into your AQWorlds account 
2. Take screenshots of your character showcasing their Barbie-inspired look
3. Up to 4 screenshots allowed per player (but each participant can only win once)
4. No editing, altering, or cropping screenies, please
5. Upload screenshot(s) in the Artix.com post comments, or on socials
   @AE_Contests on Twitter 
   @AQWorldsMMO on Facebook
6. Use the hashtags 
   #NationalBarbieDay, #ScreenshotSaturday, and #AQW
7. Don’t forget to write your AQW character name in your post!
8. Submit your entry no later than Sunday night (knight?) at 11:59pm EST

So what are you waiting for, my fantasy fashionistas? Let's make this National Barbie Day one to remember! Get your creativity flowing, strike a pose, and show us your iconic style in AQWorlds!

Battle on, Barbaes and Barbros!
Beleen, the judges, maybe someone from Mattel if they wanna do a collab, and the amazing AQW team

#NationalBarbieDay #ScreenshotSaturday #AQW

PS: Do you play AQ3D? Surprise! We will be hosting a Screenshot Saturday contest for Dage the Evil starting tomorrow, but we are also welcoming Battleon Barbae screenies as well! So if you wanna up your chances at winning a prize… why not enter both contests ^__^

February 22, 2024

Challenges of Hosting a Contest in Today’s Tumultuous Internet

It was a tidal wave of challenges in the Dage vs Nulgath Weapon Contest. Now that we’ve announced the winners, it’s time to reveal the nitty-gritty behind-the-scenes secrets of what went down amongst the sea of 500 entries. 

Hiya heroes! A few days ago we announced the winners of the Dage vs Nulgath Weapon contest! With over 250 participants submitting 500 entries, our judges faced a challenge of epic proportions, casting 7500 votes in order to *uh-hem* “narrow down” the contestants. What we assumed would be like 10 winners tops turned out to be… 55 🤩 

Every entry displayed a dazzling array of artistic passion and brilliance, so choosing winners amidst this typhoon of talent was no easy feat. And if that wasn’t already challenging enough, wait ‘til you see the troubled waters ahead 🌊

Navigating the Sea of Art Theft

The art world is a space for inspiration, collaboration, and, most importantly, donuts respect. Unfortunately, we encountered a hefty handful of contestants who decided to stray from these principles. Art theft, AI-generated art, and commissioned art pieces infiltrated this contest – a contest meant to celebrate individual creativity, artistic passion, and love for AQWorlds. 

Thankfully, we have wonderful players who reached out and let us know if they saw suspicious entries. Additionally, our panel of judges, which included 10 Artix artists, are expertly armed with keen eyes. They know what to look for since they have decades of combined professional experience in everything art related. Our judges took on the arduous task of distinguishing authentic creations from those that betrayed fair play – and of course the contest rules. It was very disheartening to witness such breaches of trust, but rest assured we stand firm in upholding the integrity of our contests and our community. Cheaters never win – not in our contests, and not in real life – and were therefore disqualified. 

Technical Twitter Woes

So. As if judging 500 entries and parsing through possible stolen art wasn't overwhelming enough, we also faced unexpected technical hiccups. Some entries on Twitter mysteriously vanished due to previously collected links leading to an empty page that said, “Hmm...this page doesn’t exist. Try searching for something else.” Naively assuming these Tweets had been deleted by the users (because this happens all the time), our judges moved on to the hundreds of other entries. While I have personally hosted numerous contests on Twitter before (and trust me, I’ve seen my fair share of crazy things on that platform), never once had I encountered links playing hide-and-seek 🙈

Although something like this was totally out of anyone’s control, I take full responsibility for these unforeseen obstacles. Our misplaced entries caused a momentary panic among our participants, and I sincerely hope we've recovered all the entries 🤞 I must give a shoutout to Darkon for having the brilliant idea of posting all collected contestants in order to double (and triple) check that everyone was included.

I had NO idea this contest would explode THAT MUCH in popularity, and I was woefully unprepared. However, this contest has been a wonderful learning experience! That being said: for future contests of this magnitude, we'll be using Google Forms as our primary collection for entries. Posting on socials like Twitter and Facebook will still be allowed (and totally encouraged!) but your entry will also have to be uploaded to the Google Form, which will only take like 15 extra seconds :) 

Thank you for being the greatest gaming community ever!

Despite all the challenges we faced, this was undeniably one of the BEST contests I have ever had the pleasure of being part of! Thank you all for joining us on this contest journey – even if it was stressful at times 😵‍💫 But ya know what: it’s often the things in life that “go awry” that make for the best, most memorable memories... aaand lots of lengthy Design Notes, too. Tehehehe! 

On behalf of everyone at Artix Entertainment, we couldn’t be more proud of you all who played fairly. It is awe-inspiring to witness hundreds of honest artists showcasing their talent with passion and integrity – and THAT right there is what makes someone a good artist AND a great human being. 

Keep being amazing, heroes, and I cannot wait to see what you dish out in our next contest! 💕 

Battle on!
Beleen, our  judges, and the AQW team

February 19, 2024

Unveiling the Winners: Draw Your Weapon Contest

Over 250 contestants submitted 500 entries, making this one of our most amazing contests ever!

Hey there, heroes! The moment we have all been eagerly awaiting is finally here! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Dage vs Nulgath Draw Your Weapon Contest 🏆💀😈 

With over 250 talented participants submitting a whopping 500 entries, our judges faced an overwhelming challenge unlike any I have ever experienced. Every entry displayed a unique blend of passion, creativity, and artistic brilliance, so narrowing down the winners was no easy feat – even with the help of 15 judges!

Now that 7500 votes have been cast and tallied… it’s time to reveal our wonderful winners!

Feast your eyes on our winners at Artix.com

Battle on!
Beleen, our amazing panel of judges who are most certainly tuckered out, and the AQW team

February 02, 2024

Dage vs Nulgath Art Extravaganza… and Exposé

Over 250 players entered the Draw Your Weapon Contest, which means we’ve got 500 entries to judge! That's amazing!! However, something sinister emerged that was darker than the deepest depths of the underworld… 

Hey there aspiring artists and doodle-doers! We've just wrapped up the Draw Your Weapon Contest, and let me tell you: it was absolutely overwhelming in the best way possible!🎨✨We are thrilled to announce that 250+ players entered the contest, showcasing their artistic abilities and allegiance to Dark Lord Dage and/or the ArchFiend Nulgath. What's even more mind-blowing is that most contestants submitted not one but TWO weapon entries each! That means our judging panel has the mega monumental task of evaluating 500 artistic endeavors!😱🥵🤩

The A(rtist)-Team

To tackle this colossal task, To tackle this colossal task, we've assembled a dream team of 15 judges, including 10 of our game artists plus moderators and testers. These dedicated and highly skilled beings are armed with keen artistic eyes and are actively delving the depths of our community’s creativity. We HAD to employ this many judges because the contest turnout is legit blowing our minds, and having 15 members is a good strategy JIC of accidental brain-explody. Safety first, right? 😜

Needless to say, our judges are buzzing with excitement as they witness how incredibly talented our gaming community truly is! 

The Dark Side of… the dark side

However *deep sigh* here comes the truly not-so-exciting part. In the midst of this creative jubilee, our judges are encountering a handful of players who decided to let the dark side win – aka dishonesty and flat-out cheating 😢 There's nothing sadder than seeing art theft, AI-generated art, or even commissioned art pieces in a contest explicitly meant to celebrate individual artistic expression and genuine passion for their craft. It's disheartening to witness the betrayal of these core values that make the Artix community a vibrant – and authentic – space for imagination, inspiration, and mutual respect, because, well, you know what they say:

Cheaters NEVER win

This is an important life lesson for everyone: cheaters might *think* they’ve outsmarted the competition, but in the end, cheaters NEVER win. The contest rules (and common courtesy) state that "Your art MUST be made by you (so no copying / stealing / using someone else’s work)" and "Using someone else’s work or using AI art will lead to automatic disqualification."

Our vigilant judges, equipped with superhuman artistic-detection skills, are scrutinizing every entry to ensure fairness and integrity throughout the contest. They're spotting “little details” in some players’ submissions that the untrained eye – or a sneaky contest cheater – would otherwise miss. Kudos to our fantastic judging team for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to upholding the spirit of fair play in our community 👏👏👏

Happy times ahead!

On a much brighter note, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the honest, dedicated, and talented artists who poured their hearts into their genuine creations! Your passion for art – and devotion to the ArchFiend Nulgath and Dark Lord Dage – shows so amazingly well! The sheer variety of styles and weapon concepts left the entire Artix team in awe, and we can't wait to unveil the winners in order to showcase the exceptional talent within our community. 

To all our participants (who played fairly, of course), thank YOU for making the Draw Your Weapon Contest an unforgettable experience! We are so amazed over how talented you all are, and we are honored to have heroes like you by our side. Stay tuned my friends, for sometime later this month we’ll announce the contest winners and celebrate the incredible world of Dage vs Nulgath weapon art! 🏆💀😈

Battle on!
Beleen, our amazing judges, and the AQW team

January 12, 2024

Draw Your Weapon Contest: Dage vs Nulgath

Draw your sword… literally! Full contest details below.  

Welcome to the ultimate clash of clans! To celebrate the upcoming birthdays of our beloved overlords, we are hosting an exciting contest for Nulgath and Dage devotees: 

Draw Your Weapon Contest!

Prove your allegiance to Dage’s Undead Legion… or pledge your loyalty to Nulgath’s Nation…  through the power of artistic endeavors! This contest allows you to draw any weapon you see fit to be forged for the Nation or the Legion. Winners will have their weapons made by the Artix devs and transformed into game items for everyone in the AQWorld to enjoy! 

TL;DR

• 2 weapon designs per player
• Sketch AND finished art required
• Your art MUST be created by you
• 2 categories: Dage or Nulgath
• 3 winners in each category
• Winners chosen & announced in February
• Winning weapons released in March as 0 AC rewards

Full Contest Guidelines

Eligibility & Rules:

• All players and all artists welcome, no matter your skill level or faction affiliation 
• Open to Humans only – meaning no AI art allowed
• Your art MUST be made by you (so no copying / stealing / using someone else’s work)
• Sketch, line art, or concept art also required with your entry to prove you’re awesome
• Your AQW account must be in good standing in order to place
• Up to 2 weapon entries allowed per player
• While you CAN submit older weapons you designed in the past, you MUST have a sketch proving that you indeed designed that weapon 
• Using someone else’s work or using AI art will lead to an automatic disqualification

Theme:

Craft, draw, or doodle diabolical weapons that highlight the essence of 
💀 Dark Lord Dage and the Undead Legion 
~ or ~ 
😈 ArchFiend Nulgath and his Nation 

Art Medium:

• Submissions can be in any visual art, including digital illustration, traditional drawing, or hecc, even sculptures! Be as creative as you want!
• No AI art allowed whatsoever. You don’t wanna make Dage AND Nulgath angry. Yiiikes 👀
  

Submission Period:

• Begins January 12, 2024
• Ends Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
• Winners will be announced in February, and all items will be released in March for everyone to farm because March is the MONTH OF EVIL! MWAHAHA! Although, what is not evil is the fact that these weapons will be marked as 0 AC rewards so every AQW player can enjoy!

How to Enter:

1. Dream your weapon design; draw, illustrate, sculpt, or creatively create your weapon(s)
2. Take a picture of your sketch, work-in-progress, or concept art
3. Take a pic of your finished weapon design
4. Up to 2 weapon entries allowed per player 
5. Sign your AQW Character Name on your art 
6. Submit entries in the comments section of this Artix.com post, and/or on socials:
   • Twitter
   • Facebook
   • Be sure to include hashtags #Dage or #Nulgath so we can see your hard work!
7. And don’t forget to type your AQW Character Name in your comment / tweet, too! 

Judging Criteria:

🤩 Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the theme.
💪 Artistic skill doesn’t guarantee a win; we are also looking for weapon designs that have a great concept or potential. 

Prizes & Winnings:

• The judges will select 3 winning weapons for Nulgath and 3 winning weapons for Dage.
• Each winner will get their weapon created in AQW, the Birthday Collection Chest belonging to the overlord they salute, 2000 AdventureCoins, and the Contest Winner Character Page Badge!  
• The winning weapons will be made into AQW items for everyone to wield, and the artist will be credited in the weapon description – and ofc on the DNs when we announce the winners :) Winners will obviously get their curated weapon sent straight to their inventory once it’s forged in AQW! 
• Honorable Mentions will also be selected since our community is just too darn talented; these runner ups will receive 1,000 ACs and a Character Page Badge.

Important Note:

This contest is like our ‘player-inspired items’ we did back in the early days of the game. A fan favorite for sure, and personally some of my fondest memories! And I know this contest will create amazing memories as well 🤩 So once the judges have chosen the winners, the AQW team will get to work creating the winning weapons. Our artists will try their best to keep true to the artist’s design, but some details might have to get omitted or altered a bit to work within the game. Just throwing that out there as a disclaimer and a heads-up! 

Now… let the faction feud begin

The time has come, heroes and villains and overlord minions: choose your side, pick your artistic arsenal, and let the colors collide! They say the Wacom Pen is mightier than the sword… and now’s your chance to prove it.

Doodle on!
Beleen, the judges, and the birthday bois Nulgath & Dage 

December 04, 2023

HeroMart Poster Winners Announced! 🎉 🎨

The HeroMart Poster Contest was a HUGE success!

The time has finally come to unveil the extraordinary talent within our amazing community. Drumroll, please...

We are thrilled to announce the incredible winners of the HeroMart Poster Design Contest! The level of talent displayed in all the entries was truly outstanding, making the judging process challenging yet awe-inspiring. We are blown away by the incredible talent that poured into each submission, and we cannot believe how exceptionally gifted you all are 🤩

Without further ado, let's celebrate our amazingly talented artists! 

🥇 1st Place Winner: Rod_X

!!! This is absolutely incredible, Rod_X! Your art brought back so many nostalgic memories of playing AQWorlds for the first time. Seeing those classic Class trainers illustrated so beautifully on a big poster like that landed you the coveted 1st Place prize! Congratulations, Rod_X! Not only will you receive 10,000 Artix Points and the “Contest Winner” character badge in AQW, but your art will also be made into a glorious 24” x 36” Poster for everyone to enjoy at HeroMart.com. Oh, and of course we’ll be mailing you a stack of your posters since you’re going to be famous someday soon!! Amaaaaaaaazing work, Rod_X!

Head on over to Artix.com to see all our other amazing winners (and a super slow page load speed because we have like 25 winners)!

Battle on,
Beleen and the entire Artix Entertainment team who are still reeling over how incredible our community is <3 

November 22, 2023

Announcing Winners Next Week

The Design a HeroMart Poster Contest was a resounding success! The winning entries are testament to the talent within our amazing community… and will also make wonderful gifts to share with the world! 

Hiya heroes! We were overwhelmed by the incredible talent that poured into each submission for the HeroMart Poster Design Contest. A heartfelt thank you to all participants who turned their canvas into a kaleidoscope of creativity! We cannot believe how incredibly talented you all are! The diversity and originality of the entries left our judging panel in awe; even Dage himself was SUPER impressed.

With soooo many outstanding submissions, narrowing down the winners was no easy task. From vibrant designs that caught the eye to emotionally powerful pieces, each poster told a unique story. This is a mere testament to the rich tapestry of talent within our gaming community!

All these artistic endeavors have set the stage (and raised the bar) for a festive indulgence: the winner’s poster will be released just in time for the holidays, AND the runner-ups will have their art pieces made into prints! 
 

We will begin emailing our winners early next week to privately discuss getting their art up on HeroMart. Later that week, we will publicly announce all our winners and special mentions, so stay tuned for that!

A sincere thank you to every participant who poured their hearts and souls into the HeroMart Poster Design Contest. You are all so incredibly talented!! Your creativity made this competition a true celebration of art and our beloved community of gamers. The gift of your artistic expression will be one that keeps on giving, and we can't wait to share it with the world just in time for the holiday season 🎁🎄☃️

Get ready to unwrap the magic and stay tuned for the big announcement next week!

Battle on!
Beleen, the awe-struck judges, and the entire Artix Entertainment team including our lovely HeroMart helpers :)

November 14, 2023

AQW GIF Contest Winners Announced!

GIFs are the gifts that keep on giving! Join us in celebrating our 40 winners of AQW's GIF contest!

Greetings, adventurers! The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived! After weeks of fierce competition, creativity, and anticipation, we are thrilled to announce the winners of our "Create a GIF Contest" in honor of AQW’s 15th birthday.

No surprise here, but our community went above and beyond and embraced the challenge, sharing their passion and love for our game through awesome GIFs. These little animated marvels captured the heart and soul of our beloved world (and one entry even brought a tear to our eye!). Although it was hard narrowing down our favorites – since there were over 300 entries, ermahgerd! – the judging panel has tallied all the scores, and now comes the time to reveal the winners at Artix.com ...

... because I can't figure out how to upload GIFs here, lol!

👆 Click to see our amazing winners! 👆

Thank you all for being a part of our incredible community, and thank you for joining us for AQW’s 15th Birthday bash. Fifteen cheers to many more years of unforgettable quests and epic adventures! 

Happy Birthday AQW, and battle on!
Beleen, Yoshino, the judges, and the AQW team! 

October 20, 2023

HeroMart Poster Design Contest!

Start. Your. Scribbles! In order to celebrate so many game birthdays this month AND Artix Entertainment’s 21st Anniversary, we are inviting you to design a poster for HeroMart!

Greetings, salutations, and welcome to the HeroMart Poster Design Contest! We invite aspiring artists and seasoned illustrators from around the world to showcase their creativity by designing a poster for HeroMart.com. Since we are celebrating many game birthdays this month, and ntm the 21st anniversary of Artix Entertainment, this poster can feature your favorite Artix game… or an Artix Entertainment-themed poster in general! This is your chance to leave your mark on HeroMart and across the Artix gaming realms while also winning exciting prizes.

For this contest, we are looking for the best 🌟 Finished Poster Design 🌟 like something you’d see on HeroMart. Although this contest is open to everyone, it is best suited for artists who have professional tools, art software, and know what 150+ DPI is. 

Once our judges have selected the winner(s), our Artix artists will work with the winner(s) to bring the posters to life on HeroMart! 

But an important note to address before we get into the contest deets:

Is AI art allowed?

No. While it’s true AI can make some of the raddest looking things with 6 fingers and wonky legs, we want this contest to be fair for everyone. Plus, we want to showcase the true art our community can make with passion, love, and a whole lotta erasers. 

For each entry, we will require a work-in-progress (WIP) screenshot / picture to be provided, such as a sketch or lineart to prove this was done by a human – or a vampire, cat girl, dog boy, dragonkin, moglin, or whatever else you identify as :) 

All in all: AI art is NOT allowed, and if we find out AI was used, it will disqualify that player from the contest.

Now that’s out of the way… on to the good stuff!

HeroMart Poster Contest Details 

⏰ Timeline:

• Contest Start Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 11:59pm ET
• Winner Announcement: Depending on the number of entries received, we will announce the winners on the Design Notes and on social media within 3 weeks after the deadline. Hopefully sooner—but with so many talented heroes in our community, we *know* there’s going to be A LOT of entries to review! 
  
  

🏆 Prizes:

Our panel of judges will choose one Grand Prize Winner, and award one or more Runner-Ups based on the scores given by the judges. 

1. The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

• their poster produced and sold on HeroMart.com*
• 10,000 Artix Points (which can be used in any game)
• a stack of free posters mailed to them anywhere in the world
• a “Contest Winner” Character Badge in AQW
• and of course, infinite bragging rights!
  * Whenever we release artwork through HeroMart, we pay artists for the right to use their work and always give appropriate credit. Remember: good heroes give credit where credit is due!

2. Runner Up(s): 5,000 Artix Points and a chance that their poster could be printed by HeroMart at a future date.

3. Honorable Mention(s): 1,000 Artix Points and lots of love <3

✍️️ Rights and Permissions:

By entering the contest, participants grant Artix Entertainment and HeroMart exclusive rights to use, reproduce, and/or modify the submitted artwork for all purposes. The artist will be credited whenever the artwork is used, and a contract will be sent to the winner(s) if their poster will be featured on HeroMart.

📏 Size Requirements:

Dimensions: 24" x 36"
which is 3600 x 5400 pixels at 150 DPI

Please keep in mind that the final product will be converted into CYMK mode since that’s required for printing physical posters. 

📝 Submission Rules:

• 1 entry per player.
• Sorry, no collaborations or group submissions will be accepted.
• Participants must create an original poster design based on their favorite Artix game(s), or Artix Entertainment in general. 
  • Example: you can design a poster depicting an epic battle from AdventureQuest Worlds, or you can make a collage of your favorite Artix NPCs, monsters, or villains from your favorite games! 
• Artwork can be in your own style, or it can closely match in-game art. Keep the Artix style as inspiration, but let your own art style shine bright!
• You may use any design software or medium of your choice. But no AI generated art allowed.
• You MUST include a sketch, line art, concept art, etc of your work so that we know you actually created it yourself. (Protip: snap a photo of your work *before* you begin coloring!)
• All artwork must be submitted as a .PNG (preferred) or a .JPEG. High resolution always looks good.
• If working in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other program, be sure to save & keep your work as a .PSD, .AI, or .SVG. You are not required to submit your working file, but make sure to keep it in a safe place in case you’re a winner!  
• This goes without saying, but entries must not contain any offensive material, and plagiarism will result in disqualification.
  
  

✅ How to Enter:

1. Sketch your poster design (and take a pic!)
2. Finish your poster design
3. Fill out the contest entry form on Google Form here
4. Upload your sketch on the Google Form
5. Upload your completed artwork on the Google Form
6. Submit your artwork on the Google Form by no later than Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 11:59pm ET
   
   

🦋 Social media your thing?

Feel free to also submit your entry on Twitter so the world can see your amazing artwork!

1. Upload sketch and finished poster to @AE_Contests 
2. Include your AQW in-game name in your tweet
3. Use #HeroMart hashtag so we don’t accidentally miss your entry
4. Send tweet and share with your friends :)
   
   

❓Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact @AE_Contests on Twitter so I can easily answer your inquiries! 

Ready to enter the HeroMart Poster Design Contest?
Enter here!

On behalf of everyone at Artix Entertainment and HeroMart, we look forward to seeing your imagination shine and your creative designs! We all wish you the best of luck in the HeroMart Poster Design Contest! 

Scribble on!
Beleen, the panel of judges, and everyone at Artix Entertainment and HeroMart

October 10, 2023

Birthday GIF Contest!

GIFs are the best gifts ever! Unwrap your creativity with a GIF as we celebrate AQW’s 15th birthday together.

Greetings, heroes! Another year of epic adventures, quests, and battles is here, and we are excited to celebrate AQW’s 15th birthday in style! But what's a birthday celebration without our incredible community of heroes like YOU? That's why we're totally thrilled to announce our "Create a Birthday GIF Contest," giving our beloved community the chance to showcase their creativity while sharing their love for our wonderful world!

Contest Details

🌟 Theme

For this GIF contest, we're diving deep into the heart of our fantasy world… and memes. With 15 years of content to use, we know you’ll have no problem coming up with awesome, amazing, and/or hilarious AQW GIFs. Whether it's a thrilling boss battle, a nostalgic moment, a hilarious meme, or anything in-between, we want your creativity to capture the essence of AQWorlds! 

📝 Rules

• Up to 5 GIFs allowed per player

• GIFs must be in standard .GIF format

• Duration cannot exceed 15 seconds (although Giphy recommends 6 seconds max)

• GIFs must be AQW-themed. GIFs can use in-game art, or art that you created yourself

• Parodying memes is totally fine, so long as it uses AQW in-game art or art that you created

• Content must adhere to our game's community guidelines (no offensive or inappropriate material; if you wouldn’t show it to your religious grandmother, don’t show it to us either, lol)

• Our contest is open to all players from all over the world, regardless of your in-game level or experience!

• This goes without saying, but anyone caught cheating / stealing someone else’s work will be disqualified. 

🏆 Prizes

What's a contest without fantastic prizes? We know it’s AQWorlds’ birthday and all – but we want to give YOU amazing gifts, too! Of course it’s going to be difficult narrowing down our favorites, so that’s why an extensive panel of judges will help us pick the winners!

1. First Place: 5,000 AdventureCoins + Birthday Collection Chest

2. Second Place: 2,500 ACs + Birthday Collection Chest

3. Third Place: 1,000 ACs + Birthday Collection Chest

4. Runner Ups: Birthday Collection Chest

In the event a winner has already purchased the Birthday Collection Chest, they can instead gift it to a friend, another AQW account, or receive 10,000 ACs.  

But of course the best gift of all is getting to share your amazing GIFs with everyone in the world <3

📥 Submission Process

1. Make a GIF (or up to 5 GIFs!) that are AQW-themed
2. Upload your GIF(s) to one – or more – of the following:

• Tenor *
• Giphy *
• AE Contest twitter @AE_Contests 
• In the Comments on the Artix Design Notes 
• Want to keep your entry a secret until we announce the winners? Submit it on Google Forms here! 

* If posting on Tenor and/or Giphy, be sure to use the tag AQW, but we also recommend using other tags such as AdventureQuest Worlds, Adventure Quest, and AQ, in addition to any other descriptive tags that fit your GIF :) Here’s an example.

3. Include your AQW game name with your submission! So if you post on Tenor and/or Giphy, please type your AQW game name AND link us your entry / entries on the AE Contest Twitter, the Artix Design Notes comments, or the Google Form!

🌟 Don’t forget to type your AQW game name, otherwise we won’t be able to award you if you win! 🌟

⏰ Timeframe

Begins: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Ends: Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59pm ET

Spread the word, invite your fellow friends, and let's make AQW’s 15th birthday unforgettable!

🤩 Other exciting surprises

Our community has always been the lifeforce of our games, and we have some exciting events planned for the month of October. We’ve got Friday the 13th, a Solar Eclipse on the 14th, and AQW’s 15th anniversary, not to mention everyone’s favorite holiday: Mogloween! 

You can now become a 15th Upholder and the proud owner of 15 spectacular Star Swords, all new for 2023 – click here for all the details. Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting AQWorlds; we could have never gotten this far without all your help and support!

As we prepare for another amazing birthday, we can't help but feel grateful for each and every one of you who has been part of our incredible journey. Your passion, dedication, and enthusiasm have made AQWorlds truly come alive these past 15 years and beyond!

And of course we can't wait to see the GIFs you come up with. Let your creativity run wild, and together we'll make this birthday celebration an epic chapter in the history of our fantasy world – and the real world, too!

May your quests be legendary, and may your GIFs even more epic, heroes!

Battle on!
Beleen and the amazing AQW team