Design Notes

May 13, 2025

AQW Housing Spotlight: The Infinity House by LegendzKnD

Step beyond the bounds of time and space and into a masterpiece of imagination

The Infinity House (appropriately named to honor the upcoming AQW: Infinity tech demo!) built by LegendzKnD showcases just how limitless player creativity can be. Every room is lovingly crafted to reflect the unique energy of an Infinity Stone, giving each space its own personality, aesthetic, and purpose.

Whether you're sipping coffee with your besties at ScarBucks, or causing a commotion with the Infernal Guardians, this player housing build has a realm for every kind of adventurer. So let’s take a walk through LegendzKnD’s inter-dimensional estate and explore each realm hidden within!

🌠 The Land Between

This cosmic scene is a real blast from the past… and the future! Situated outside of time and space, The Land Between boasts colorful portals that beckon you to alternate timelines, offering a glimpse into the infinite. A Frostval tree stands front and center, a festive anomaly in an otherwise galactic-scape. This room is the heartbeat of the house, a peaceful yet potent nexus that ties all realities together. It certainly sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through our anything-goes universe!

🏛️ Meeting Room

When the most powerful beings need a space to plot, dream, and debate, they gather here. Characters from every corner of the multiverse meet up in this golden hall, chatting and scheming under the watchful glow of a massive infinity gauntlet that’s practically surging with power. The vibe is electric as heroes, villains, and cosmic beings exchange ideas… think of it as a galactic brainstorming sesh with a heaping helping of sparkles!

☕ ScarBucks Coffee

Villain or hero, we all need our caffeine fix. ScarBucks serves up piping hot peace, where the brew is as bold as the company you keep. This is a rare, safe space where the only thing stronger than espresso is the sense of camaraderie. No matter if you’re here to unwind… or to eavesdrop on some galactic gossip… ScarBucks is the hottest hangout in any universe. Sip, sip, hooray!

🔥 Infernal Lair

Dare to descend into this molten nightmare, where rivers of lava light the way to unimaginable power. Here, the Infinity Gauntlet sits atop a throne surrounded by swirling flames, guarded by the colossal Caladbolg and Hollowborn Caladbolg… and some seriously massive Infernal Guardians who watch your every move. This is a room built for the brave, the bold, and the slightly unhinged. Step carefully, heroes—or get burned!

❄️ Frozen Land

Not everything icy is heartless… in fact, Frozen Land is celebrating the birthdays of the Frozen King and Queen! Chill out in this frosty wonderland as guests gather around a towering cake and balloons drift through the cool breeze. Warlic, frozen in a moment of magical brilliance (uh, we hope?), adds the perfect touch to this chilly celebration. The Frozen Land proves that even in the coldest realms, there’s warmth to be found.

⚔️ Battle World 

Talk about a battle that’s out of this world! But this is no ordinary battlefield—it’s a coliseum of cosmic proportions where legends rise and fall. Titans, beasts, royalty, and fairy queens converge in this high-stakes arena to prove their worth in the ultimate test of might. Only the strongest survive in Battle World… and even then, they’ll leave with scars as souvenirs.

☠️ Death Domain

Beyond the final portal lies a realm cloaked in eerie purple glow and chilling silence. The massive white snake Zhenzhu Shé presides over the landscape, judging adventurers from the shadows of mortality. Swirling mists drift throughout the domain, but instead of despair, there’s inspiration. This is a place where the end is only the beginning… where the souls of heroes prove to be more powerful than blades! The Death Domain is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply profound.

💫 Thank You, LegendzKnD – and Thank YOU, Heroes!

We want to extend a cosmic THANK YOU to LegendzKnD for building such an incredible showcase of creativity, personality, and passion. The Infinity House is not just another housing build—it’s a reminder of what’s possible when players let their imaginations run wild in AdventureQuest Worlds!

With AQWorlds: Infinity on the horizon, the future of creativity is brighter than ever. This spotlight proves how deeply you all care about storytelling, style, and sharing your worlds with others (and how much we ~love~ our players, too!). 

To every one of you out there: thank you for making AQW legendary!

Battle on,
Beleen, LegendzKnD, and the AQW team

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PS: Think your home has what it takes to be featured on the Design Notes?
Submit your best build in our Player Housing Spotlight and show the world what YOUR imagination is capable of!

March 22, 2025

Artix Fanart Spotlight

Show Off Your Artix-Inspired Art

The Artix gaming community has always been overflowing with creativity. Like, seriously, y’all have been crafting epic masterpieces since the days of dial-up internet—aka forever ago in gaming years. From the earliest AdventureQuest fanart on the Battleon Forums to the latest AQ3D digital doodles on Discord, our heroes have brought the world of Lore to life with legendary artistic skills for decades. And now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on YOUR fanart!

Enter the Artix Fanart Spotlight

A brand-new Fanart Spotlight channel has appeared on the Artix Discord, and it’s eagerly waiting for your creations! Whether you wield a pencil, tablet, mouse, or even a potato-powered setup (wait wut?), we want to see your best Artix Entertainment-inspired works!

Just like our Guild Spotlights and Housing Spotlights, we’ll periodically select a player to be featured on the Design Notes. Our community has always been amazing, and we cannot wait to show the world just how amazing YOU are!

How to Submit Your Fanart

1. Create anything Artix Entertainment related, from any/all Artix games (AQ, DF, MQ, AQW, ED, OS, AQ3D, or any other Artix game)
2. Drop your masterpiece in the Fanart Spotlight Discord channel
3. Select one or more tags (like AQ, DF, Artix, etc) that best categories your art
4. Include your game name(the one you want credited) and the game you hail from, too
5. Give your artwork a title(example: Sepulchure’s feeling cute, might delete later selfie)
6. Share any fun facts or a story behind your art. Did it start as a sketch in class? Was it inspired by a cutscene? Did it take 100 layersto get that armor sheen just right? We wanna know!
7. Want to show off your creative process? Sketches, WIPs, and ofc final versions are totally encouraged!
8. Want to share your artist profile?Feel free to include a link to your Twitter, DeviantArt, ArtStation, etc—just make sure it follows the Rules of Artist Engagement

Rules of Artistic Engagement

This goes without saying, but imma say it anyway ~and~ in bold:

your artwork must be created by YOU, and your artwork must be SFW (Safe for Work)! 

If you wouldn’t show it to your sweet old grandma, young cousin, or innocent little Twig, it does NOT belong in the Fanart Spotlight. Just like how every Artix game is family-friendly (unless you’re part of the Akriloth bloodline…), we expect family-friendly fanartthat everyone (excluding dragons) can enjoy!

What Kind of Fanart is Accepted?

We accept all kinds of fanart, so long as it’s SFW and Artix-related! This includes:

🎨 Digital & Traditional Art: drawings, paintings, pixel art, sketches, and more!
🗿 Sculptures & Crafts: clay models, wood carvings, 3D printed thingies, plushies, cosplay props, and handmade items.
💥 Comics & Animations: short comics, animated GIFs, or full animations inspired by your favorite Artix game(s).
👕 Fashion & Cosplay: costumes, armor sets, custom T-shirts, and any wearable creations.
🎂 Edible Art: cakes, cookies, and other themed treats (oh yes, we've seen some amazing Artix cakes & cookies before)!
✨Others: did I leave out your preferred artistic medium? Show us anyway!

If you’ve got a creative, visual tribute to ~any~ Artix game or collection of games, it’s totally welcomed in the Fanart Spotlight!

Heed the Call of Creativity

Whether you’re a Level 100 artist with a million brushstrokes under your belt, or aSwordhaven-scribbler just getting started, we want to celebrate YOUR creativity! So pick up that pen, paintbrush, stylus, or spatula, and join the Fanart Spotlight today! 🎉

Battle on,
Beleen, fanart admirers everywhere, and the Artix Entertainment team

👾 Fanart Discord channel here