Design Notes
March 03, 2026
Win up to 100,000 AdventureCoins in the AdventureQuest Worlds "Anything-Goes" Contest!
Yup. We literally mean ANYTHING.
If you’re looking at the AdventureQuest Worlds’ Kickstarter and thinking things like, “oh yeah, I could totally make something AMAZING for AQW Infinity” then GOOD! This is the contest for YOU. Starting today and throughout the duration of the Infinity Kickstarter campaign, we are unleashing the most chaotic & creative community contest we’ve ever done in Artix Entertainment history with not only the longest run-on sentences ~but~ also the highest payout EVER: 100,000 AdventureCoins for the Grand Prize winner!!
This is so much more than just an art contest… this is a CREATIVITY EXPLOSION COMPETITION!!!
If it’s inspired by AdventureQuest Worlds and/or Infinity ~and~ it shows your creative effort… IT 100% BELONGS HERE.
What can I make?
Yes.
More specifically, but not limited to:
*takes a big deep breath*
Fan Art, Fan Fic / Short Stories, Comics, Poetry, Music / Songs, Music Videos, Memes, GIFs, Animations, Videos (could be long-form, short-form, funny, chaotic, action-packed, an 80s-inspired Kung-Fu movie starring Moglins, a DragonSlayer Soap Opera, or legit anything you can possibly imagine), ASMR (like the gentle brushing of a Dracolich, or the whispering of affirmations to a Sneevil, or…?), V-Tuber Rigs, Cosplay, Cosplaying your pets, IRL Armor / Weapon Builds, Prop Replicas, Foam Smithing, Metal Working (forge your own metal moglin?? hello!!!), Woodworking (Infinity-themed doors are so unhinged, so to speak), 3D Prints / Models, Resin Art, Dioramas, Miniature Builds, Mega Builds, Crochet, Cross-stitch, Quilting, Fashion Design, Custom Sneakers!!!, T-shirt Mockups, Nail Art, Makeup Transformations, Cake Decorating 🎂, Cookie Art, Bread (if you decide to “rise” to the challenge), Latte Art, Potion Mixology (non-explosive preferred, but not required), Game Trailers, TikToks / YouTube Shorts, Actual Shorts decorated in an AQW-theme, Fake Commercials, Real Commercials?, Mock Documentaries, NatGeo-style Moglin Geographic Documentaries, Lore Theories… or Conspiracies 👀, Conspiracy Boards with all those red strings everywhere, Character Sheets in 2D, 3D, or hecc, why not 4D, Trading Card Concepts, “Crossovers” with other games (Minecraft builds, Roblox adaptations, etc), Dance Choreography, Stop-Motion, Plushies, Custom Figures, Papercraft, Origami, LEGO Builds, Playing Cards / Tarot Card Sets, Sticker Packs, Discord Emoji Sets, Phone Wallpaper Packs, Infinity-themed Workout Videos (those DoomKnight Deadlifts are brutal), Cooking Tutorials… with or without chaos, of course, Parody Songs… with or without Weird Al, of course, or maybe something so whacky we never even imagined was possible?!
TL;DR:
If it’s creative, ✅
if it oozes effort, ✅✅
and if it screams “I love AQW ~and~ I have TALENT… or CHAOS… OR BOTH!!!” ✅✅✅ then YES, it absolutely belongs here.
The Rules & How to Enter
You can use any medium ~and~ any tool in your creative toolbox (or inventory bag) to create your creation(s). It’s called “anything-goes” for a reason! Your submission(s) must:
1. Directly reference AQWorlds and/or AQW: Infinity
2. Showcase your creative talent; no commissions
3. Be posted on social platforms like FB, X, YT, etc
4. Include:
- Your AQW character name
- Title of your work
- Short description that describes your workflow, the IRL story behind your creation(s), and/or the totally made-up in-game lore revolving around your masterpiece!
- Use the hashtags:
#AQW #Infinity #Kickstarter
5. For every major social platform you post on, a +1 point will be added to your score. Example: if you post your entry on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, you will get +5 points added to your final score!
6. After uploading to social(s), link us on AQW’s Anything-Goes Contest Form so it doesn’t get lost in the THOUSANDS of other entires
Categories
• Art
• Writing
• Video / Animation
• Wildcard / Other
There will be a 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place winner chosen for each category. That way, everyone is encouraged to participate based on what they do best / enjoy the most!
The Prizes
The #1 Grand Prize Winner
This prize is ABSURD.
• 100,000 AdventureCoins
• 12 Month Membership
• An exclusive, 1-of-a-kind “Anything-Goes” Character Badge
We are NOT playing around. But you certainly will be! The Grand Prize will go to that special (or slightly unhinged) someone who absolutely obliterates our brains with the most amazing thing ever.
Basically make us do this, and that Grand Prize might be yours 🤯
1st Place Winners
The top winner in each category (art, writing, video, wildcard) receives:
• 50,000 AdventureCoins
• 12 Month Membership
• The “Anything-Goes Contest Winner” Character Badge
2nd Place Winners
• 20,000 AdventureCoins
• 6 Month Membership
• The “Anything-Goes Contest Winner” Character Badge
3rd Place Winners
• 10,000 AdventureCoins
• 3 Month Membership
• The “Anything-Goes Contest Winner” Character Badge
Runner Ups
I’m expecting unsafe levels of pandemonium at this point, so the judging process will probably become mighty messy (no complaints!). Therefore, our Runner Ups will receive a payout of AdventureCoins based on the scores given by our judges.
*peeks at judges panicking already*
Judging
We are judging based on
- creativity
- effort
- originality
- artistic expression
- AQW / Infinity theme (obviously)
- and the creative use of tools that are available to you.
Bring your A-game. And your AE-game. Both are valid ~and~ required to win.
Remember: post your entry on all 5 major platforms (FB, X, IG, YT, and TkTk) to earn +5 bonus points added to the judges’ scores.
Think your drawing or writing can’t be on YouTube or TikTok? Think again! Record a time-lapse, upload a voice over, use TikTok’s Photo Mode to tell your story, or get creative with the presentation. Your art is just the beginning… and how you showcase it can totally boost your score!
A note on creativity
This contest celebrates imagination and creativity in all its forms.
Your submission MUST reflect meaningful creative input and transformation. We’re here to spotlight creators, storytellers, editors, artists, composers, meme lords, blacksmiths, chaos gremlins, dreamers, dragons, and legitimately everyone in-between.
If you poured time, effort, and creativity into your creation, it 100% belongs here. Full stop.
Let's go!
Timeframe
🏁 Begins Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰ Ends Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:59pm EST
Yes, this timeframe perfectly coincides with the AQW Infinity Kickstarter.
Yes, we will be featuring entries constantly across socials.
No, you will not escape our retweets, mwahaha!
Super important stuff (do NOT skip)
• By entering this contest, you grant Artix Entertainment permission to use your work across socials, websites, and the like
• Your submission(s) MUST reflect your creativity
• You may enter as many submissions as you want, but note that low quality entries will not win a prize
• In the event a player has multiple winning entries, only the highest payout will be awarded (AdventureCoins do not stack)
• No NSFW (shouldn't have to say this, but there’s been…surprises…in the past)
• No hate content, and that includes hateful comments to other participants
• Must post your submission(s) on at least 1 major social media platform
• Use the hashtags:
#AQW #Infinity #Kickstarter
• You’ll get +1 point added to your final score depending on how many social platforms you post on; max of +5 points awarded per submission
• After posting on social(s), include the link(s) to your post(s) on
AQW’s Anything-Goes Contest Form
AQWorlds has been the “anything-goes” game for 18 years…
…and we’re honoring that tradition right now with our Anything-Goes Contest!
AQWorlds reimagined MMOs back in 2008, and now AQW: Infinity is the exciting remaster rebuilt for mobile, launching on Steam, and evolving EVERYTHING we love into something even bigger and better.
And the best way to celebrate? Alongside the amazing community that helped build it, shape it, meme it, and stayed with it for nearly two decades 🥰
So load up your toolbox. Prepare your medium. Add glitter... and sprinkles! Or maybe not. Show off what happens when your imagination gets cranked to infinity...literally! Unleash that "Anything-Goes" mindset. And give us everything but the kitchen sink!
Actually… you can give us that too.
On behalf of everyone at Artix Entertainment and AdventureQuest players worldwide, we cannot wait to see what you create!
Battle on to Infinity, creativity, and beyond!
Beleen, our excited (perhaps nervous) panel of judges, and the entire AQWorlds team
#AQW #Infinity #Kickstarter
📘 Facebook
🕊️ X / Twitter
🖼️ Instagram
🍿 YouTube
🎬 TikTok
👉 AQW’s Anything-Goes Contest Form, where you link your social post(s) 👈
January 30, 2026
Edible Legends Rise! The 2025 Artix Cookie Contest Winners Announced
Meet our Sweet Victors
Heroes. Friends. Fellow sugar-powered champions! We have officially survived the most delicious contest of the year, and wow, wow, WOW. The 2025 Creative Cookie Contest absolutely obliterated our expectations… and possibly our diets. We saw magic, chaos, courage, frosting physics, flour power, and one candy tragedy that turned into the ultimate comeback story. Let’s dive face first into the sweet victory!
Since we have far too many winners (the best kind of problem to have), we invite you to check out the full contest announcement on this Design Notes post! That way we can also show alllll the cookies and cakes and accompanying photos in big, delicious sizes too.
BTW, we crowned 13 AQW winners 👑 The 13 Lords of Cooking Chaos! Quick, someone trademark that :p
In all seriousness, thank you all who entered and helped make this Frostval unforgettable. Whether you placed and won big, earned runner-up recognition, or simply baked for fun, you are the reason this community is so special.
We are beyond honored to adventure alongside such talented heroes AND chefs!
Battle on,
Beleen, our judges, happy heroes everywhere, and the entire Artix Entertainment family
May 26, 2025
Artix Entertainment Coloring Book Contest
Color Me Impressed!
Have you seen HeroMart’s Coloring Book of Lore? This is more than just a book… it’s a 100+ page ticket to adventure! And to celebrate our first-ever coloring book, we want ~you~ to unleash your colorful creativity and show the world what kind of hue hero you are! This new contest invites all Artix Entertainment players to join in on the fun. Plenty of Artix Points await our winners, and the Grand Prize winner takes home a signed copy of the Coloring Book of Lore, autographed by Artix himself!
Whether you use one of the 10 coloring page templates below, or if you’ve got the official HeroMart Coloring Book, or even a “mysteriously acquired” Lolosian copy (aye, pirates be sneaky like that), you’re welcome to enter this contest!
Color, decorate, design, bedazzle, or get heccin creative here, folks. You can wield crayons, pencils, markers, paint, digital, or… do whatever you think looks best.
Want to draw your own character? GO FOR IT — you are a legit hero, after all.
And if you record a timelapse of your coloring process? WOW. That’ll probably push you up in the ranks 👀
⚠️ Important: your artwork MUST be done by YOU! ⚠️
That means no commissioned art, and no AI-generated work. We want to celebrate your imagination, your skills, and your unique creative flair. So show us what ~you~ can do, Hero!
📝 How to Enter & Contest Rules
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Open to all Artix Entertainment gamers!
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Choose 1 of the 10 official 🖼️ Coloring Page Templates below, or choose any page from your IRL copy of the Coloring Book of Lore, or draw your own character / favorite NPC* from ~any~ Artix Entertainment game using the Coloring Book Page Frame Template.
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Use any medium you desire! We’re talking digital, traditional, watercolor, collage, glitter, macaroni, etc. Creativity counts!
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Submit your entry on the official Coloring Book of Lore Contest Google Form here. Since we’re gonna get hundreds — perhaps thousands — of entries, we certainly don’t want to accidentally miss yours.
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You are absolutely allowed & encouraged to share your creation on socials like the @AE_Contests Twitter & @HeroMart, but note that only entries submitted to the Google Form will be judged.
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Optional but totally awesome: record a timelapse of your artistic process!
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One entry per player, per game. This means if you play DF, AQW, and AQ3D for example, you can enter up to 3 times.
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Sign your Character Name somewhere on your entry so the world can see and gawk in awe! And maybe also to cut down on ppl trying to steal your hard work.
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Your entry must be 100% made by you. No commissions and no AI-generated works allowed.
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* If you do draw your original character / favorite NPC, you are required to submit a sketch / work-in-progress so we can make sure that you are truly the human artist behind your entry.
🖼️ Coloring Page Templates
- Coloring Book of Lore cover
- Artix Krieger
- Blinding Light of Destiny
- Shadowreaper of Doom
- Moglins
- Goregold
- Hatchlings
- Fae
- Toil, Bubble and Trouble
- And even... Oishii's Rock
- Coloring Book Page Frame Template (use this if you draw your own character, favorite NPC, or fav whatever from any AE game)
- And remember, if you already own the physical copy of the Coloring Book of Lore, you can color & enter ~any~ page you want!
⏰ Timeframe
🗓️ Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2025
🛑 Ends: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm ET (Florida time)
🏆 Prizes
🥇 Grand Prize: One Grand Prize Winner will receive 5,000 Artix Points + all Paintbender digital items across all games (AQW, AQ3D, DF, AQ, and ED). If you already own the Paintbender, then you can give it to your friend!
🤩 Bonus: Our Grand Prize Winner will also receive a SIGNED physical copy of the Coloring Book of Lore, autographed by Artix himself and mailed straight to them!
🥈 Second Place: Two second place winners will win 3,000 Artix Points each + all Paintbender items in all the games. If you already own Paintbender, you can give it to someone else!
🥉 Third Place: Three third place winners will get 2,000 Artix Points each + all Paintbender items. If you've already got the Paintbender, you can gift it to your secret crush ;)
🎖️ Runner Ups: 1000 Artix Points each!
As always, we reserve the right to award additional prizes and make up crazy categories for those that go above and beyond.
Thank You for Being Amazing Heroes!
Huge thanks to everyone who’s already picked up a copy of the Coloring Book of Lore from HeroMart. Your support helps Artix Entertainment and our entire dev team bring even more magic to the real world and in-game worlds, too.
Now grab your pencils, pens, and pixels, folks: it’s time to draw your fate & color your destiny!
Battle on,
Beleen, Stryche, the judges, and the Artix Entertainment team
👉 Enter the official Coloring Book of Lore Contest on the Google Form here
January 23, 2025
Mischievous Moglins Contest Winners Announced
Meet our Moglin Mischief Makers
WOW! Just wow! Heroes, you’ve totally outdone yourselves! The Mischievous Moglins Contest has been a joy to judge from start to finish. Every entry reminded us how much passion, humor, and talent our community brings to the table. We laughed, we gasped, we got warm fuzzy feels, and we even questioned biology and anatomy at one point…
There are just tooooo many amazing winners to showcase here! Check them all out on Artix.com!
https://www.artix.com/posts/mischievous-moglins-contest-winners-announced/
Thank you all for making this contest AMAZING!
Battle on,
Beleen, the judges, and the Artix Entertainment team
January 10, 2025
The Creative Cookie Contest Winners have been announced!
Have your cake and eat it too: the 2024 Cookie Contest Winners
Wow what a year – and what a contest! After a festive season of rolling pins, piping bags, and confectionary-fueled creativity, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Creative Cookie Contest. These talented bakers turned their ovens into magical portals and whipped up Artix Entertainment-themed treats that left us craving for more!
Prizes will be awarded over the next couple of days, but I just couldn't wait any longer to announce our wonderful winners!! 🎁 You have to check 'em out on this Artix.com contest post becasue there's just tooooo many photos to add here!
Battle on,
Beleen, the judges, and the Artix Ent team
December 18, 2024
Bake, Create, and Celebrate: Artix Entertainment's Holiday Contests
Join the Festive Fun, Everyone!
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to spread cheer, creativity, and… some friendly competition, ofc! Artix Entertainment is hosting two creative contests, and we’d love for YOU to join in the fun. Whether you’re a master baker, a fan of Moglins, or – better yet – both, there’s an opportunity waiting for you. Check out the details below and see how you can showcase your talent, win epic prizes, and celebrate the season with your fellow heroes.
🍪 The 2024 Artix Entertainment Creative Cookie Contest
Calling all bakers and dessert makers: let your kitchen become your battleground as you whip up Artix-themed cookies, cakes, or other tasty treats. It’s time to forge your fandom into delicious, edible art.
Read the full Cookie Contest rules here!
Deadline:
- Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET
Prizes:
- 🏆 1st Place: 10,000 Artix Points + Gingerbread Cookie Sword for their game character
- 🥉 2nd Place: 5,000 Artix Points + Gingerbread Cookie Sword
- 🥇 3rd Place: 2,500 Artix Points + Gingerbread Cookie Sword
- 🏅 Runner Ups: 1,000 Artix Points
How to Enter:
- Comments section in the Cookie Contest Design Notes post here
- Social media with hashtags #Artix #Games #CookieContest
- Discord Contest Channel here
😈 The Mischievous Moglins Contest
Unleash Moglin mayhem in this hilarious contest inspired by our favorite magical mascots (and Elf on the Shelf, ngl). From IRL plushie pranks to in-game shenanigans to fanart and much more, let your imagination run as rampant like those Mischeivous Moglins!
Read the Mischievous Moglins Contest rules here.
Deadline:
- Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET
Prizes:
- 🏆 1st Place: 4,000 Artix Points
- 🥉 2nd Place: 2,000 Artix Points
- 🥇 3rd Place: 1,000 Artix Points
- 🏅 Runner Ups: 500 Artix Points
How to Enter:
- Comments in the Mischeivous Moglins Contest Design Notes post here
- Social media with hashtags #Artix #Moglins #MoglinMischief
- Discord Contest Channel
- Google Form
Both? Both is good!
Whether you’re witnessing Moglin mischief or baking a Guardian Castle cupcake, these contests are the perfect way to share your creativity ~and~ holiday spirit with the Artix community! Participate in one or go all in for both – just more chances to win and spread the cheer!
On behalf of everyone at Artix Entertainment, thank YOU for making 2024 such an incredible year! We can’t wait to see your creations and celebrate the season together. Good luck to all, and may your cookies bring you sweet victory, and may your Moglins bring you magical mischief that’s totally too cute to handle.
Battle on, bake on, and bring on the Moglin madness,
Beleen and the Artix Entertainment 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
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:
- Log into your AQWorlds account
- Take screenshots of your character showcasing their Barbie-inspired look
- Up to 4 screenshots allowed per player (but each participant can only win once)
- No editing, altering, or cropping screenies, please
- Upload screenshot(s) in the Artix.com post comments, or on socials
@AE_Contests on Twitter
@AQWorldsMMO on Facebook - Use the hashtags
#NationalBarbieDay, #ScreenshotSaturday, and #AQW - Don’t forget to write your AQW character name in your post!
- 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 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
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:
- Dream your weapon design; draw, illustrate, sculpt, or creatively create your weapon(s)
- Take a picture of your sketch, work-in-progress, or concept art
- Take a pic of your finished weapon design
- Up to 2 weapon entries allowed per player
- Sign your AQW Character Name on your art
- Submit entries in the comments section of this Artix.com post, and/or on socials:
- 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:
- Sketch your poster design (and take a pic!)
- Finish your poster design
- Fill out the contest entry form on Google Form here
- Upload your sketch on the Google Form
- Upload your completed artwork on the Google Form
- 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!
- Upload sketch and finished poster to @AE_Contests
- Include your AQW in-game name in your tweet
- Use #HeroMart hashtag so we don’t accidentally miss your entry
- 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
July 08, 2016
New Music Video Making Contest
AE Presents: "Camera, Set, Music!" Contest
2016 might be the year of music, with new stars emerging daily thanks to the power of the internet and the Eurovision festival currently going on. So we thought... why not put on an AE music video contest? We've got some amazing video makers in our community, and you might be one of them!
Contest Plot: Create an original music video
You read that right! For this contest, create an original music video that takes place in one of our games (or all of them?!)!
- Submit your existing Music Video to us! (Just as long as you have the permission of anyone that helped you make it.)
- You can enter videos made BEFORE the contest start date as long as it meets all of the other rules/requirements.
- You must include your AQW or AQ3D character name in the form when you submit, NOT the video description
CHALLENGE! Being able to put every AE game ever made into 1 video would be a great challenge for the veterans in our video-making community.
Contest Details: How to Audition
- Contest begins: July 8th, 2016
- Contest ends: August 31th, 2016
- Send your entry to us: by following this link
CGI-Prizes!
The prizes for this contest are crAEzier than any we've ever done before! Fame and internet immortality. PLUS character page badges AND Artix Points! /cheer
Grand Prize Winner(s) will receive:
- Your music video on Artix.com and in the AQW & AQ3D game design notes
- A spot in the coming music video gallery on Artix.com contest page
- 5000 Artix PointsBadge in AQW/AQ3D
Please remember: you cannot use anything that would cause copyright issues! Check out this link to see how you can make sure the song/s you choose are alright to use.
Read on for more information on the rules, full prize list, plus submission details!
AQ3D
BattleGems
BioBeasts
Dragons
Undead Assault