Design Notes
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
- Create anything Artix Entertainment related, from any/all Artix games (AQ, DF, MQ, AQW, ED, OS, AQ3D, or any other Artix game)
- Drop your masterpiece in the Fanart Spotlight Discord channel
- Select one or more tags (like AQ, DF, Artix, etc) that best categories your art
- Include your game name(the one you want credited) and the game you hail from, too
- Give your artwork a title(example: Sepulchure’s feeling cute, might delete later selfie)
- 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!
- Want to show off your creative process? Sketches, WIPs, and ofc final versions are totally encouraged!
- 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
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
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