WorldShards, the immersive sandbox MMORPG platform, has launched its "New Beginnings" contest, inviting verified players to demonstrate their building prowess through creative 60-second videos. The competition celebrates the platform's active creator community while giving players a shot at exclusive in-game rewards, including Islands of Tranquility and NFTs.
More About Worldshards?
Set in the ethereal realm of Murlandia, Worldshards features a varied landscape of floating islands waiting to be explored. Players participate in classic MMO activities like fighting monsters, developing skills, and finishing quests, combined with distinctive elements such as puzzles and diplomatic interactions.
Taking a sandbox-style approach, Worldshards lets players influence the game's economy through crafting and trading. With separate versions designed for both web2 and web3 players, the game provides flexibility in how you access its world. The gameplay stays consistent across both versions, though the web2 release will be available on Steam, while the web3 version adds the option to buy, sell, and trade in-game items as NFTs.
New Beginnings Contest
The New Beginnings contest pushes players to flex their creative muscles by designing and presenting in-game environments. This competition emphasizes the sandbox nature of WorldShards, where players can experiment with unlimited possibilities and construct distinctive worlds. Only verified players can enter, though anyone with an unverified account can quickly verify through the official Discord channel.
Entries require a 60-second video highlighting your creations. Videos must be posted in the official WorldShards Discord channel under the contest section, with an optional upload to YouTube. Each player can submit one video only, and it cannot run longer than 60 seconds. The submission deadline has been pushed to 9th December 2024 at 5:30 PM.
WorldShards Launches New Beginnings Contest
Prizes and Rewards
WorldShards has revealed a lineup of rewards for the contest. The top three finishers will claim Islands of Tranquility, with first place taking home a Large Island of Tranquility, second place earning a Medium Island of Tranquility, and third place securing a Small Island of Tranquility.
An Audience Choice Award will also be given, with the winner claiming a Large Island of Bliss. On top of that, participants who rack up more than 20 reactions (fire emojis) on their Discord video will snag a special NFT loot box. Beyond the contest, WorldShards is overhauling its Comfort Leaderboard with better rewards.
The top three players with the highest "Comfort Level" will receive:
- Large Island of Bliss (1st place)
- Medium Island of Bliss (2nd place)
- Small Island of Bliss (3rd place)
The New Beginnings contest winners will be revealed on 13th December 2024, while the Audience Choice Award will be handed out after voting wraps up.
WorldShards Craft 'Em All
Other Ongoing Events in WorldShards
Alongside the New Beginnings contest, WorldShards is running two other major events:
- Craft 'Em All: Players craft various items and accumulate points determined by the rarity and tier of what they make. You can join by crafting weapons, armor, and tools, with weapons scoring more points than other categories. Two leaderboards track progress—one for collectible items and one for standard items. Rewards include Islands of Tranquility, Bliss, Harmony, and thousands of Gems.
- Runes and Essence: Players collect different types of runes and essences to accumulate Rush Points. Strategy matters here, since each type of rune and essence grants different amounts of Rush Points. Rewards include Islands of Delight, Happiness, and Joy, plus Legendary, Epic, and Rare Artifacts.
Both the Craft 'Em All and Runes and Essence events kicked off on 9th November 2024 and remain active. Final rewards and winners for these events will be announced later.
WorldShards Rune and Essence Rush
Final Thoughts
The New Beginnings contest represents one of several ways WorldShards is connecting with its player base and encouraging creativity within its expansive virtual universe. Whether you're new to the platform or a seasoned builder, everyone has a chance to stand out and claim valuable rewards. Keep an eye on WorldShards for updates on contest and event progress, plus winner announcements across all competitions.
