It’s June, and that means our May screenshot contest is over, and the results are in!
We had sooo many creative and enjoyable entries and we’re very grateful for everyone’s submission. That’s why choosing winners was a lot like choosing a kitten out of a litter to take home. It was really difficult for our judges to pick three “winners” knowing that all of the other entries were just as deserving. But in the end they were able to agree on a handful of entries that stood out among the rest just enough to win.
Before we reveal the winners, we want to invite you to stop by the Community board on the Darkhaven Forums to see all of the entries. We also want to give a nod to a few screenshots that probably would have earned a prize if we had done a top 4 instead of top 3.
Honorable Mentions
Battle – Lighting up the Karka Queen, submitted by Dvine
Scenery – Queendsdale as far as the eye can see, submitted by Pangie
Humor – You’ll have to get through me! Submitted by Aptco09
Winners! Best Battle Scene
#3 – Tripping the Frozen Maw, by Tsukitty
Everyone really liked the trippy feel of this colorful battle. The next time you hear someone say that war is ugly, tell them to play Guild Wars 2.
#2 – Tequatl vs. The Unicorn, by Eve Victus
If you’ve ever seen The Dreamer fire arrows then you know how fast a unicorn can fly. This perfectly timed screenshot shows that rainbows and unicorns are the best match against The Sunless.
#1 – The Standoff, by Eurydae
Did you know that on rare occasions the Risen will turn and fight against Tequatl!? Nah, that’s not true, but this screenshot could make you believe otherwise. It’s too bad though, because we would all love a little help with Teq.
Winners! Best Scenery
#3 – Loners in the Snow, by Smartcat
A white Ranger and her white wolf are dressed to venture out alone into the snowy expanse of forest in Wayfarer Foothills. Simplicity can be beautiful, and very lonely.
#2 – Dreams, by Aptco09
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” – Edgar Allan Poe
#1 – Sunrise Rising, by Zaila
How would you celebrate if you just finished the laborious and expensive process of crafting Sunrise? Would you, for example, climb to the top of the Hidden Garden jumping puzzle and take the perfect screenshot of a perfect in-game sunrise behind your own Sunrise!? Yeah!
Winners! Funniest Screenshot
#3 – Natalie the Beautiful, by Lazy Hobo
This screenshot begs the question, “who doesn’t love Natalie the huge male Norn dressed in pink furs?”
#2 – The Uninvited, by Slithid
For every great party, there is always someone pouting in the background because they weren’t invited.
#1 – Just another Day, by Pancake
The frustration of Jumping puzzles – we’ve all been there. Carefully judging our steps and distances. So, so close. One last jump! A quick cast of Swiftness just in case, a few steps back, a running jump, and… *thump*. It’s a brutal world out there, but to be mocked by a wall!? That’s just plain mean.
Prizes!
As promised, our three first place winners will receive up to 800 gems worth of goodies from the gem store! Contact Serine Tempest in-game or on the forums to tell her what items you want.
Each of our three second place winners will receive an upgrade extractor and our third place winners will receive a metabolic primer. These prizes will be mailed out by Clara Fee tonight, so keep an eye on your in-game mail.