Design Notes
May 05, 2025
Fanart Spotlight: Celebrating Our Community’s Creativity!
Made With Love by Heroes Like You
What’s one of the best parts of working at Artix Entertainment? Getting to see the incredible, mind-blowing talent that thrives in our community! Whether you’ve been with us for years, or you just joined the adventure, your creativity never ceases to amaze us. And today, we want to shine a bright spotlight on a few artists who’ve shared their passion, imagination, and epic art with the community!
From heartfelt tributes to legendary NPCs (including me, tehehee!), these fan creations are a glorious reminder of how deeply connected our players are to the world of Lore. Every piece is more than just a drawing… it’s a love letter to the game, the stories, and the community we've all helped build together!
So sit back, get comfy, and prepare to be totally floored by some jaw-droppingly awesome fanart from your fellow heroes!
✨ HellPrince (aka Luiz IRL)
Olá from Brazil with love… and a whole lot of style! Luiz, known as HellPrince in-game, brings us a dramatic homage to Dage the Evil, drawing inspiration from Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam. Wow, like, WOW. This powerful piece merges classical art with Dage’s darker, iconic aesthetic for a result that’s both bold and beautifully symbolic.
“I started playing AQW in 2013 and this is my first participation in a Fanart Spotlight. I hope players like my art style—it's just for fun but made with love.”
Luiz, your passion shows in every detail. We're honored to feature your work, and we can’t wait to see the finished rendition of The Creation of Adam Dage!
🖌️ Tetradraws
Bold, beautiful, and battle-ready, Tetradraws brings us digital paintings that are bursting anime influences and fantasy flair. From the striking red and pink palette (best color scheme ever!) to glossy armor-like outfits, these character designs feel straight out of a dream JRPG!
With sharp linework, dramatic shading, and designs that scream “heroines with attitude,” Tetradraws’ artwork is fierce, flawless, and fabulous! Ntm, these poses add so much poise while giving that polished, professional finish we all aspire to achieve in the real world, too :p
🐉 Nix170
Nix170 (possibly your Discord friend, possibly your next favorite artist) takes us on an emotional trip down memory lane with a sketch of Galanoth that blends raw storytelling and gritty intensity. Inspired by their early days in AQW—when they were just 8 years old, battling Vasalkar with more heart than gear!—this artwork reimagines Galanoth in his early training days, locked in a fierce battle for survival.
“This is a battle to the death until sunrise, against a vicious wyvern terrorizing an innocent village,” says Nix170, but calmly assures that “No moglins were harmed in the making of this sketch!”
From the tension in the pose to the story behind it, this piece is packed with soul—and a slightly charred moglin plushie. This sketch is a nostalgic tribute to every player who grew up fighting for Lore!
We Love You All!
I ~know~ I say this a lot, but I mean it with my whole heart: you—yes, YOU—and our entire community are the reasons why AQWorlds is so special. Your art, your stories, your passion… it breathes life into this game every single day in so many ways. And we love you all so much for that!
To the amazing artists featured here: thank you for sharing your work with us. And to every single one of you who’s ever sketched your favorite NPC, painted a scene from your favorite saga, or just doodled your character in the margins of your school notebooks, know that you’re part of what makes this world feel like home!
We’re beyond lucky to fight alongside you in-game, and even luckier to witness the creativity you share IRL. Keep creating. Keep sharing. And keep being the awesome, inspiring, ridiculously talented heroes that you are.
Battle on,
Beleen, HellPrince, Tetradraws, Nix170, and your AQWorlds family
PS: Want to see your fanart featured in the next spotlight? Read the rules here, and then upload your fanart to the dedicated Fanart Discord channel!
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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