February 2022 Community Contests and Events

http://maplestory.nexon.net/news//71860/

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!

[B]ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS
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[B]Valentine's Day & Single Awareness Day Screenshot Contest[/B]

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - Monday, [B]February*14, 2022 10:00 AM
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• CET (UTC +1): [B]Wednesday, February 2, 2022*-*Monday, [B][B]February*14[/B][/B],*2022 7:00 PM
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• AEDT (UTC +11): [B]Wednesday, February 2, 2022*- Tuesday, [B]February*15[/B], 2022 5:00 AM
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As that time of year comes near, you can just feel the love in the air... Valentine's Day/Single Awareness Day is just around the corner and we are asking YOU to show off your FashionStory for the occasion! Take a screenshot with your Maple friends or by yourself, whichever floats your boat!

How to Enter:

• Discord Entries:
  
  • Enter the following in the #screenshot-contest*channel on Discord:
    • Your In-game name
      
    • World Name
      
    • Your screenshot following 1 of the 2 themes:
      • Valentine's Day:*Dress up for Valentine's Day and take a screenshot with your MapleStory partner/friends! (Max 3 characters in screenshot including yourself).
        
      • Single Awareness Day: Dress up for Single Awareness Day and take a screenshot by yourself.
        
• Forum Entries:
  • Comment the following on the event post*under Contests and Events Sub-Forum:
    • Your In-game name
      
    • World Name
      
    • Your screenshot following 1 of the 2 themes:
      • Valentine's Day: Dress up for Valentine's Day and take a screenshot with your MapleStory partner/friends! (Max 3 characters in screenshot including yourself).
        
      • Single Awareness Day: Dress up for Single Awareness Day and take a screenshot by yourself.
        

Requirements & Rules:

• Follow 1 of the 2 given themes (Valentine's Day/Single Awareness Day) listed above!
  
• Keep the screenshot appropriate and PG-13!
  
• You can take a screenshot alone or with up to 2 other Maplers max!
  
• Screenshot must be from in-game and we do not recommend edits.
  
• Choose a map that would highlight your outfit and feel free to hop on chairs/mounts/etc.!
  

Event Prizes:

• Winning Entries:**
  • Maple Me artwork by Nexon America artist, Kirdein
    
  • Lotus Leaf Chair (Untradeable) for characters in the screenshot
    
  • Onyx Apple x10 Coupon (Tradeable within account, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to obtain Onyx Apple (x10): Untradeable, 7-day duration) for characters in the screenshot
    
• Honorary Mentions:*
  • Lotus Leaf Chair (Untradeable) for characters in the screenshot
    
  • Onyx Apple x10 Coupon (Tradeable within account, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to obtain Onyx Apple (x10): Untradeable, 7-day duration) for characters in the screenshot
    

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[B]UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

[B]Pet Story Contest[/B]

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 11, 2022- Monday, [B]February 28, 2022 10:00 AM
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• CET (UTC +1): [B]Friday, February 11, 2022*-*Monday, [B][B]February 28[/B][/B],*2022 7:00 PM
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• AEDT (UTC +11): [B]Friday, February 11, 2022*- Tuesday, [B]March*1[/B], 2022 5:00 AM[/B]
  

An adventurer isn't without their trusty companion. The*heroes of Maple World have had their story*told, and now it's time for that of their pet! Write a story and share a screenshot to go along with it to tell your Pet Story. What mysteries and knowledge does your faithful companion hold?*

How to Enter:

• Discord Entries:
  
  • Enter the following in the #writing-contest*channel on Discord:
    • Your In-game name
      
    • World Name
      
    • Screenshot of your character with your favorite MapleStory pet at a special location
      
    • Short fictional story about the pet in your screenshot (500 words max)
      
• Forum Entries:
  • Comment the following on the event post under Contests and Events Sub-Forum:
    • Your In-game name
      
    • World Name
      
    • Screenshot of your character with your favorite MapleStory pet at a special location
      
    • Short fictional story about the pet in your screenshot (500 words max)
      

Requirements & Rules:

• The perfect screenshot could help visualize your story.
  
• Keep the screenshot and your story appropriate and PG-13!
  
• You can take a screenshot alone or with up to 2 other Maplers max!
  
• Screenshot must be from in-game and we do not recommend edits.
  
• Short story must not exceed 500 words.
  

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 March 2022 Community Contests and Events post for more details!

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