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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 new and upcoming Community Contests and Events below, and be prepared to test your skills!

[B]ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

[B]Cosplay Contest
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Contest Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
  
• CEST (UTC +2): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM CEST
  
• AEST (UTC +10): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 AM AEST
  

We love seeing the community show their love for MapleStory in the form cosplay and we have a brand new contest just for that!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  • Enter in the #cosplay-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
    
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
      
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
      
• 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 (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
      
• Twitter:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
    
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
      
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
      
• Facebook:
  • Comment on the Official MapleStory Facebook page post
    
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
      
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
      
• Instagram:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
    
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
      
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
      

Requirements & Rules:

• The cosplay must be MapleStory related.
  
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
  
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
  
• Your submission must be your own original cosplay.
  
• Only up to three submitted images will be reviewed during voting.
  
• You can create or obtain the cosplay.
  
• Try to have fun and be as creative as you wish!
  

Event Prizes:

• 3 Grand Prize Winners
  
  • MapleStory Fest 2023 Keycap
    
    
  • Mushroom Mood Lamp
    
  • Pink Bean or Yeti Phone Pop Grip
    
  • Romantic Garden Chair
    
  • 2x EXP Coupon
    
  • 2x Drop Coupon
    
  • 10x Onyx Apple
    
  • Kino Pet
    

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[B]Neo Tokyo Weapon Design Concept Contest [/B]

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 10, 2023 - [B]Monday, March 20, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
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• CET (UTC +1): Friday, February 10, 2023 - [B]Monday, March 20, 2023 7:00 PM[/B]
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, February 10, 2023 - [B]Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00 AM
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Create concept art for a Neo Toyko weapon design in this new art contest!


How to Enter:

• Discord
  • Enter in the #art-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
    
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
      
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • 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 (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
      
    • Your artwork
      

Requirements & Rules:

• The artwork must be MapleStory related with themes from the Neo Tokyo content.
  
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
  
• Try to have fun and be creative as you wish!
  
• Try to design the piece with "concept art" in mind, show the breakdown of what you're creating with detailed imagery. Imagine this is a proposal.
  
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
  
• AI generated artwork will not be allowed.
  
• Your submission must be your own original artwork.
  

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
  
  • Songless Bird Mount
    
  • Explorer Acrylic Stand
    
  • Lara Sticker Sheets
    
  • Tote Bag (Yeti or Pink Bean)
    

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[B]UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

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 2023 Community Contests and Events post for more details!

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