The MapleStory Community Team runs a number of contests and events throughout the year, challenging the in-game skill and real-world creativity of Maplers all around the world! Take a look at the ongoing and upcoming Community Contests and Events below, and be prepared to test your skills!
ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS
Family Feast Story Writing Contest
Contest Duration:
- PST (UTC -8): Friday, November 18, 2022 - Friday, December 9, 2022 11:00 AM
- CET (UTC +1): Friday, November 18, 2022 - Friday, December 9, 2022 8:00 PM
- AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, November 19, 2022 - Saturday, December 10, 2022 6:00 AM
It's that time of year again, don't you just love Pink-Beans-Giving? It's like I can picture it now, sitting around the table, smelling fresh roasted Pink Be— I mean... fresh roasted Turkey! You know how it can be around the holidays, tons of yummy food, lots of conversations — sometimes arguments — and so much more! Now's your time Maplers, grab your pens and let us know about your ideal (or not-so-ideal) Family Feast Story!
How to Enter:
- Discord
- Enter in the #writing-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
- Include the following with your entry:
- MapleStory In-game Character Name
- MapleStory World Name
- Your story depicting MapleStory characters' interactions at a family dinner table
- Forums
- Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
- Include the following with your entry:
- MapleStory In-game Character Name
- MapleStory World Name
- Your story depicting MapleStory characters' interactions at a family dinner table
Requirements & Rules:
- The story must be your own work and involve MapleStory characters at a dinner table.
- Here are some helpful prompts and questions to help you with your story:
- Are they having a conflict?
- What kind of food is the family having?
- Is there a new member around the table this year?
- Do they have a tradition they like to share during family meals?
- Describe who is around the table.
- Is someone sharing a funny event or story at the table?
- As long as you follow the guidelines, you can have fun and be creative as you wish!
- No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
- Please keep the story length to 1,000 words maximum.
Event Prizes:
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5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
- Coloring Book Chair
- (Discord) Igniter role
- 2x EXP Coupon (15min) x5
Cygnus Knights Art Contest
Contest Duration:
- PST (UTC -8): Friday, November 18, 2022 - Friday, December 9, 2022 11:00 AM
- CET (UTC +1): Friday, November 18, 2022 - Friday, December 9, 2022 8:00 PM
- AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, November 19, 2022 - Saturday, December 10, 2022 6:00 AM
Oh my — What's that? Over there on the horizon? It's the Cygnus Knights! They're back and they're looking stronger than ever! Now that I think of it, this is the PERFECT time to create some new fan art for our beloved Cygnus Knights! It's your time, Maplers, to create your own Cygnus Knight masterpiece! Show off your art skills and put some of that love for the Cygnus Knights into your work to share with the entire community!
How to Enter:
- Discord
- Enter in the #art channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
- Include the following with your entry:
- MapleStory In-game Character Name
- MapleStory World Name
- Your artwork
- Forums
- Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
- Include the following with your entry:
- MapleStory In-game Character Name
- MapleStory World Name
- Your artwork
Requirements & Rules:
- The artwork must be MapleStory related to the Cygnus Knights.
- No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
- Try to have fun and be creative as you wish!
- Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
- Your submission must be your own original artwork.
Event Prizes:
- 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
- Coloring Book Chair
- (Discord) Igniter role
- Sellas Mug
- Tote Bag (Yeti or Pink Bean)
UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS
We have exciting contests planned in the near future~ Keep an eye on Discord or the Contests and Events Sub-Forum, or watch this space for the December 2022 Community Contests and Events post for more details!
