May 2023 Community Contests and Events

http://maplestory.nexon.net/news//83128/

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]NEW CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

[B]Anniversary Cake Contest
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Contest Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, May 5, 2023 -*[B]Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AMT
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• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, May 6, 2023 -*[B]Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM[/B]
  
• AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, May 6, 2023 -*[B]Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 AM[/B]
  

Bake and decorate a cake to celebrate MapleStory's 18th Anniversary!


How to Enter:

• Discord
  • Enter in the #anniversary-cake 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.)
      
    • Photo of your cake with a brief description or quote
      
• 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.)
      
    • Photo of your cake with a brief description or quote
      

Requirements & Rules:

• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
  
• Cake must be handmade and decorated.
  
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
  

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
  • Rock Spirit Wireless Charger Mood Light
    
    
  • MapleStory themed Pop-Socket Phone Grip
    
    
  • Cygnus Knight Acrylic Stand
    

• 10 Runner-Up Winners will receive:
  • Feline Rickshaw Mount
    
  • Highlight Damage Skin
    
  • Onyx Apple x10 Coupon
    

[B]One With The Map
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Contest Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, May 5, 2023 -*[B]Monday, June 5, 2023 11:00 AMT
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• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Monday, [B]June 5, 2023 8:00 PM[/B]
  
• AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, May 6, 2023 -*[B]Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:00 AM[/B]
  

Blend into the map and see if others can spot you!


How to Enter:

• Discord
  • Enter in the #one-with-the-map 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 screenshot hiding in a map
      
• 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 screenshot hiding in a map
      

Requirements & Rules:

• The goal is to blend in with the map. When you have done so, take a screenshot to submit for the contest.
  • Do not hide your character completely behind objects. You should be able to be found if we look hard enough!
    
• Your character must be somewhat visible, but does not need to be completely visible.
  
• You may use any cosmetic item at your disposal.
  
• You can use any map that is still accessible.
  
• Only one submission is allowed per account.
  
• Photo editing applications are not allowed.
  

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
  • Secret Damage Skin
    
    
  • 2x EXP Coupon(15 min) x5
    
  • 2x Drop Coupon(15 min) x5
    
• 10 Runner-Up Winners will receive:
  • 2x EXP Coupon(15 min) x5
    
  • 2x Drop Coupon(15 min) x5[B]ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]
    

[B]Cosplay Contest
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Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
  
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM CEST
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): 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]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 June 2023 Community Contests and Events post for more details!

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