Here are the Winners for <Valentine Card Contest 2026> Solo First Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/page-2#post-1604725 Spoiler: First Place (Solo) IGN(s): gutterrat @bob40210 Category (Solo): Solo Recipient(s): ellin Concept of card (optional): I come from the future, while you live in the past. You stay alone deep in the forest, thinking about what will come. You seem cold and mysterious, but you are kind and help others. I have lived through many cycles, protecting you and the forest. In the future, monsters become small and harmless animals. The people you helped will build their lives on this land. Even the oranges you shared will spread far and wide. So where are you now? Do you still remember The one who took your earring? Second Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/#post-1604585 Spoiler: Second Place (Solo) IGN(s): biscuitboii @biscuitboi Category: Solo Recipient(s): Moira, the diligent dispenser of dragon elixirs Concept of card (optional): Dearest Moira, After what seems like an eternity of searching, I have finally found you. I am so, so sorry my love. Please forgive me for taking so long. I have spent every free minute I have looking for you. But ever since the corruption of all creatures in Leafre brought about by Horntail, the town has been relentlessly attacked, and I have been busy helping with its defence. It is February 14. It has been nearly seven months since I last saw you. The days have felt hollow without you by my side. I was going to bring you to anywhere in the Maple World you desired as your gift. But now, this card is all I can manage, smuggled to you to hopefully provide some sense of solace. Our trip will come when I have liberated you, I promise. Had I known Horntail's magic was strong enough to imprison a mage of your power, or that he had recruited the infamous beast of the mountains, Snowman, to capture you, I would have followed you that day to try and free the dragons of the forest. God, I am such an idiot. I regret my decision every day. I pray that you have not been hurt; I would never forgive myself. I am very close to you now. Several corrupted creatures have me pinned down, but nothing is going to stop me from saving you. Stay strong, my love. Biscuitboii Third Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/page-2#post-1604776 Spoiler: Third Place (Solo) IGN(s): mirucha @anya Category (Solo/Group/Creative): Solo Recipient(s): My cats (miru and unta) Concept of card (optional): A fun time with my cat! For using potions to help me, for picking up items along the way, and for always following me—thank you! It’s been four years since we began our journey together. Let’s stay together, always. I live with two cats. They are very adorable!! Group First Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/#post-1603246 Spoiler: First Place (Group) IGN(s): Rafute, TallWhiteMan (@Yor), Zorys (@Eryss), xKita (@bochi), Eikrem (@Eikrem63), Eivenouo (@EivenOwo), Urouro (@melomance) Category (Solo/Group/Creative): Group Recipient(s): Family / Parents / Anyone you love Concept of card (optional): Seashell Memories ❝ Mom, Dad, I came back to the beach where our memories rest. Families are laughing along the beach, just like we used to. Seeing them here reminds me of us. I miss you. I love you. ❞ When people speak of love, they often think of romance. Yet for many of us, the greatest love in life is found in family, especially our parents. You may have heard people say that we should take more photos and record more videos while our parents are still with us. In this scene, instead of photos or videos, we wanted to capture a quiet moment of someone listening to a voice message their parents left behind, remembering the days they shared together. While your loved ones are still beside you, make as many memories as you can. By hiding the character behind the large shell, we tried to create the feeling that a voice message is playing from their phone. Second Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/page-2#post-1604910 Spoiler: Second Place (Group) IGN(s): @JellyDeli - JellyDeli, DeliCake, SmellyDeli / @kawhh - Deimon, MiloHL, Lampow Category (Solo/Group/Creative): Group Recipient(s): Everyone in the year of the horse Concept of card (optional): Third Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/page-2#post-1604844 Spoiler: Third Place (Group) IGN(s):etumium(@etumimi )minaiinsky(@Ucchi )nyanpasu77(@nyannko777 )Tiryns(@kumaperu ) Category (Solo/Group/Creative):Group Recipient(s): The young lady from the Sannai family. Concept of card (optional): My name is Mi. I am simply a bear who serves the Sannai family. Today, I was entrusted with the task of protecting the young lady. Seeing the young lady, whom I have watched over since she was a child, standing on stage, tears welled up in my eyes. But for some reason, she wasn’t wearing the hat that is our symbol. I’ll let small things go. May the young lady be blessed with happiness Creative First Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/#post-1600947 Spoiler: First Place (Creative) IGN(s): Immer (@Immer), purplebaron (@purplebaron) Category: Creative Recipient(s): Each other Concept of card: Animation and compositing by Immer, BG paint and color design by purplebaron Red snails are red Blue snails are blue Let's afk in free market I love you Second Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/#post-1602461 Spoiler: Second Place (Creative) IGN(s): xLebandit @Maledicti0n , MicroMilk @MegaMilk Category (Solo/Group/Creative): Creative Recipient(s): MicroMilk Concept of card (optional): Got an upgrade from my APQ mule Third Place https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026.255147/#post-1600351 Spoiler: Third Place (Creative) IGN(s): SubwayShaman @Melkweg Category (Solo/Group/Creative): Creative Recipient(s): Amorian Loveseat holders Concept of card (optional): Not only humans need love, even MapleRoyals characters do. After a long time with no one to complete the other side of the chair, it was finally time to turn to the world of dating apps… and swipe for destiny.
For players who have participated with multiple characters, please confirm which character you would like to receive the prize on. @Yor - Rafute, TallWhiteMan @JellyDeli - JellyDeli, DeliCake, SmellyDeli @kawhh - Deimon, MiloHL, Lampow Note: - If I have missed anyone, please let me know. - The winners’ IGNs will be forwarded to the Admins for prize distribution once all confirmations have been received.
Congrats to all the winners! Would it be possible for @purplebaron and I to receive the Plum Tree Blossom Chairs instead of the Tania Sets? If not we understand, but thought we'd ask as we love ChairStory Thank you for the event!!
Hey guys, Thanks for joining the Valentine Forum Event! Entries were a bit low this round, but it’s not on you guys - the prizes have been exactly the same for years now, so it makes sense it’s lost some spark. I will be discussing with the Staff team about introducing some new prizes to make future forum events more exciting again. Hoping to see way more of you joining in next time once we freshen things up!
A player reached out to ask how Staff evaluate forum entries. I cannot speak for the entire Staff team, but for anyone else who is curious, here is how I personally judge the entries. Spoiler: How I judge the forum entries Regarding how I personally judge forum entries (Solo/Group), here is the general breakdown: - The maximum score is 10. - Entries that clearly match the theme or concept will generally receive at least 5 points. Submissions that do not align well with the theme may be scored lower. Additional points (typically +1 each, and occasionally up to +2) may be awarded for the following, where applicable: - NX choice/outfit - Background map - NPC - Dropped ETC items - Chat message usage - NX coordination among party members (Group) In summary, I break down each aspect of the entries to keep the scoring consistent across all submissions. Please note that this reflects my own judging approach only. Other Staff members may use different criteria when evaluating entries.
Apologies for not confirming the choice of Tania Set (M/F) earlier. First Place Winners, please let me know your preferred option. Note: If you would prefer the Second or Third Place prize instead, you may let me know as well. I will update this post to reflect your choices once they have been confirmed. Solo biscuitboii (@biscuitboi) - Tania (M/F) Group Rafute (@Yor) - Tania (F) Zorys (@Eryss) - Tania (M/F) xKita (@bochi) - Tania (M/F) Eikrem (@Eikrem63) - Tania (M) Eivenouo (@EivenOwo) - Tania (M/F) Urouro (@melomance) - Tania (M/F) Creative Immer (@Immer) - Plum Tree Blossom Chair purplebaron (@purplebaron) - Plum Tree Blossom Chair https://royals.ms/forum/threads/valentine-card-contest-2026-winners.256892/#post-1612510
