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#ScreenshotSaturday Contest - Skullpunch Edition

Use your creativity and be inspired by the rolling tides and volcanic atmosphere of the Return to Skullpunch Island adventure with special guest, Aurelio Voltaire.

See the official post about the new SkullPunch Island Event!

Then post and show off your favorite in-game screenshots here on steam for a chance to score an Emperor’s chest! Be sure to add your in-game name to your post!

Remember, edited screenshots with text or effects will be disqualified.

[h2]Prizes[/h2]
  • 1 Winning screenshot on each platform (Steam, Facebook, and Twitter) will be chosen and awarded an Emperor's Chest in their inventory.
  • 13 total runner’s up will receive a Warlord’s Chest.


Winners' game names and screenshots will be shown on the official website post after the prizes are awarded.

[h2]Above and Beyond[/h2]
As always, we reserve the right to award additional prizes to screenshot entries that go above and beyond.

[h2]How to Participate[/h2]
  • Log on to AdventureQuest 3D and play the Return to Skullpunch Island release
  • Take amazing screenshots (solo or with friends) and be creative!
  • Steam - Ensure Visibility is set to "Public" then click Save Artwork to Community Hub
  • Twitter and Facebook - Drop your best ones into the comments with your in-game name on Artix’s Twitter post by the end of Monday, May 30th, for a chance to win.
  • Use the hashtags #ScreenshotSaturday and #skullpunch on social media
  • Remember to add your AQ3D character name to your post! (How would we know who to give prizes to otherwise?) You would not believe how many people missed out on prizes because they did not include their character name on an awesome screenshot.


Good luck and...

Battle on!

Return to Skullpunch Island with Aurelio Voltaire!

[h2]Special Guest & Level Cap Increase![/h2]
Prepare for a special story event with musical guest, Aurelio Voltaire!  Also, the level cap raised to 36 with this release! A strange guitar has appeared in Mysterious Johnson's Oddity's Shop.... your journey begins there.


[h2]Cap'n Chumbeard's Treasure[/h2]
Aurelio Voltaire has chartered a ship to Skullpunch Island! Tük Pilfersnatch, Aurelio Voltaire's trusty companion, is happy to have you along for the journey. But... Voltaire's luck came up short when he lost his treasure map to the crew in a card game. Help him get it back from those monsters.
...No, really. They're monsters.


[h2]Defend Voltaire on the Black Betty[/h2]
Luck is a fickle thing, and even more so on a pirate's ship. Voltaire's crew has muntineed and they chose Fangface... Capt Fangface... as their leader. What else can go wrong on a ship full of Vampirates and a sea full of monsters?


[h2]Skullpunch Island[/h2]
Once you make it to Skullpunch Island, you still need to find Cap’n Chumbeard's treasure. Where's the best place to hide something on an island? In a volcano, of course! But first, you have to get in the door. You just need to knock... with King Gong's hammer...
[h2]Level Cap Increase![/h2]
AdventureQuest 3D's level cap is  increasing by 1 in this week's special story release. This kicks off our climb to level 40... which goes to the end of the Nulgath Saga.
[h2]X Marks the Spot[/h2]
Fight your way through the volcano and find the keys to unlock the door to the treasure room. Work fast. Capt Fangface is hot on your trail.


[h2]Escape from Skullpunch Island[/h2]
Something is not right with the treasure... Prepare to fight a cursed creature inside the volcano and *escape* from Skullpunch Island. And then do it again with your friends in challenge mode!
[h2]Skullpunch Island Shop and Drops[/h2]
Many of these items can also be earned as drops from monsters throughout the release!

[h3]Capt Fangface's Loot[/h3]
  • Exquisite Beard Hair (token)
  • Capt Fangface’s armor set
  • Bone Turtle Pet
  • King Gong pet
  • Ground Splash Aura (consumable)
  • Drips Aura (consumable)
  • Peck o' Polly's Aura (consumable)

[h3]Vampirate Outfits[/h3]
  • Vampirate Flag Scrap (token)
  • Flappy Bat pet
  • Vampirate Swashbuckler Suit (armor)
  • Swashbuckler’s Visage
  • Swashbuckler’s Bandana
  • Swashbuckler’s Sash
  • Vampirate Cannonneer Suit (armor)
  • Vampirate Face morph (helm)
  • Cannoneer’s Bandana (helm)
  • Cannoneer’s Visage
  • Cannoneer’s Dash
  • Batwing Cutless
  • Vampirate Shoulder
  • Vampirate Glove
  • Vampirate Cape
  • Vampirate Boot
  • Vampirate Belt
  • Cursed Bonefish Gun (Pistol)
  • Skull Notes Aura (consumable)


[h3]Voltaire Items (Challenge Dungeon drops only)[/h3]
  • Voltaire Pirate Hat
  • Voltaire Armor
  • Voltaire Boots
  • Voltaire Glove
  • Voltaire's Guitar


[h3]Gothic Pirate Set[/h3]
  • Gothic Pirate Coat
  • Gothic Pirate Bandana
  • Gothic Pirate Boots
  • Gothic Pirate Gloves
  • Gothic Pirate Holster
  • Gothic Pirate Scarf

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[h2]About Aurelio Voltaire[/h2]
Aurelio Voltaire is a dark, gothic, pirate singer & performer. He is a regular Friday the 13th guest on AdventureQuest Worlds and better known as a creator of music, comic books, animation, and creepy toys. Check out his videos, upcoming live concerts and the launch date of his next, highly anticipated Black Labyrinth album at www.Voltaire.net
 


[h2]DC Bonus Returns[/h2]
Earn 50% extra DragonCrystals with any purchase in the Upgrade Shop starting Thr, May 26th until Wed, Aug 10.


[h2]Seasons Cleaning[/h2]
What Left in this Release?
  • Carnaval seasonal content
  • Moistverse
  • moved* to Special Locations section of Adventure Menu
What's Leaving Next?
  • May the 4th seasonal content - leaves June 1st
  • Camp Gonnagetcha - leaves June 8th
  • DC Bonus - leaves Aug 10
Reminder: All Friday the 13th content in the Oddities Shop is permanent, including Skullpunch Island.


[h2]Coming Soon[/h2]
Originally, the team had planned to release military-themed armor sets to honor all soldiers and warriors from every country. Out of respect for the on-going real world conflict in Ukraine, we have decided to delay their release.
We are here to make fun and funny game releases to provide an escape from the real world for all our players, especially in times when it is needed the most. Thank you for your understanding, and to everyone who was looking forward to the items, never fear; they will arrive in-game in the future.

Also, next week marks the beginning of June; so look forward to our June promotion in the Upgrade Shop. It will include a pet (and travel form for Guardians) AND a weapon. This will be a light release week as the team recuperates after two full Friday the 13th releases this month and continues work on the Nulgath saga.

See you on the island....

Battle on!


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1.87.0

Whispers have arisen about a mysterious island that has appeared! Could it be the infamous Skullpunch Island? Mysterious Johnson would be the one to know about such mysteries; visit him for clues!

1.87.0 Fixes and updates

-Updated news and promo screen!
-Swiftcast PvP Action has been removed from the game.
-XP required to level at higher levels has been increased.

Staves of the Multiverse


[h2]A New Quest in Dark Warlic’s Domain[/h2]
Return to the world within the Transdimensional Crystal and talk to Warlic about his new quest to power the Staff of Shattering in AdventureQuest 3D. Warlic believes this staff has the ability to shatter the barrier between worlds...

[h2]Dark Warlic??[/h2]


If you missed last week’s Friday the 13th release…
A dark alternate dimension is contained within a large mysterious crystal in Mysterious Johnson’s House of Oddities... as well as an evil version of Warlic. Help Mysterious Johnson and the true Warlic to put away this evil for good.

Read the details here



[h2]Staves Across the Multiverse[/h2]
A staff has been discovered that is capable of opening portals to multiple dimensions. Gather elemental essences from inside Dark Warlic’s domain and in our world of LORE to power the Staff of Shattering.
Complete the quest to unlock the "Multiverse Staff Shop”. All creatures in the Dark Warlic's domain have a chance to drop Multiverse Shards. Use these Shards to create alternate versions of the Staff of Shattering from this shop.
[h3]Multiverse Staff Shop[/h3]
  • Staff of Chaos
  • Staff of Corrosion
  • Staff of Divinity
  • Staff of Outer Worlds
  • Staff of Purity
  • Staff of Royal Grandeur
  • Staff of Sal'mon
  • Staff of Serenity
  • Staff of Smoke
  • Staff of Temporality
  • Staff of Will
  • Staff of Yergen
  • And more!

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NEW News Page![/h2]
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Our in-game News page got an update! You can now see multiple news cards by scrolling to the left or right. Each card also includes a title and brief description. Click anywhere on the news card to teleport to the advertised shop or release. We would love your feedback on how this compares to the previous News page.
Edit: The news page update is coming with the next game version.



[h2]Seasons Cleaning[/h2]
What Left in this Release?
Nothing!
What's Leaving Next?
  • Carnaval seasonal content - leaves May 25th
  • May the 4th seasonal content - leaves June 1st
  • Camp Gonnagetcha - leaves June 8th
Reminder: All Friday the 13th content in the Oddities Shop is permanent.



[h2]Coming Soon[/h2]
Prepare for your return to Skullpunch Island with Aurelio Voltaire! What’s that? You’ve never been to Skullpunch Island? Sure you have! Voltaire and his perky companion Tuk are happy to remind you in next week’s release.

Also, this time of year we want to honor all the veterans across the globe that fight to keep us safe. Winnie and Thyton have created new military-inspired armor sets and weapons to be earned in-game. These items will be released with the Skullpunch release.

Until then…
Battle on!


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Friday the 13th - Transdimensional Crystal

[h2]A New Oddity[/h2]


Return to the Oddities Shop where a strange new artifact awaits. A large mysterious crystal sits on a shelf among an assortment of other strange trinkets Mysterious Johnson has collected. A dark alternate dimension is contained within... as well as an evil version of Warlic. Help Mysterious Johnson and the true Warlic to put away this evil for good.
Also, Dottie is back in Battleon to take you back to Camp Gonnagetcha if you want to revisit the previous seasonal Friday the 13th Shrade content.


 
[h2]Elementals of Destruction[/h2]
Dark Warlic has conjured elementals to attack the structure of the crystal. Enough damage will cause it to break and release him. Destroy the elementals to keep Dark Warlic inside.
Complete Warlic’s “Elemental Studies I” quest to earn the Elemental Corruptor title and a special Staff of Notes.
[h3]Destroying the elementals also gives you a chance to receive:[/h3]
  • An elemental staff (seen above)
  • Corrupted Mote
  • An elemental aura.
Note: The type of staff or aura depends on the type of elemental you kill.


[h2]Break the Connection[/h2]
Help Warlic investigate the connection between the giant sigil and the elementals. Perhaps he will figure out a way to break it and confront Dark Warlic.
[h2]The Shattered Soldier[/h2]
This soldier has a magical connection to Dark Warlic. What happens if that connection is broken?
Defeating this two-headed soldier gives you a chance to receive:
  • Shattered Soldier Left Helm
  • Shattered Soldier Right Helm
  • Corrupted Mote
  • Darlic’s Mirror Fragment


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[h2]Corrupted Elementals Shop[/h2]
Can’t get enough of the Corrupted Elementals? This is your one stop shop for all your needs. Pets, auras, and awesome shoulder equips. Each item costs Corrupted Mote tokens.
  • Cursed Flame pet and consumable aura
  • Toxic Smog pet and consumable aura
  • Corrosive Soot pet and consumable aura
  • Acid Rain pet and consumable aura
  • Cursed Flame Candela (shoulder)
  • Toxic Smog Candela (shoulder)
  • Corrosive Soot Candela (shoulder)
  • Cursed Portal Spires (shoulder)
  • Toxic Portal Spires (shoulder)
  • Corrosive Portal Spires (shoulder)
  • Acid Portal Spires (shoulder)
  • Corrupted Mote tokens (purchasable with DCs)


[h2]Dark Warlic’s Garb[/h2]
You too can dress like Dark Warlic… er, Darlic… by collecting Darlic’s Mirror Fragments to turn-in to Warlic. The good Warlic.
  • Darlic's Armor
  • Darlic's Helm
  • Darlic's Shoulder
  • Darlic's Cloak
  • Darlic's Glove
  • Darlic's Belt
  • Darlic's Boot
  • Darlic's Staff


[h2]Pocket Residue[/h2]
Earn extra Corrupted Motes and Mirror Fragments by completing the Pocket Residue daily quest on Warlic.


[h2]Seasons Cleaning[/h2]
What Left in this Release?
  • Grenwog seasonal content
What's Leaving Next?
  • Carnaval seasonal content - leaves May 25th
  • May the 4th Be with you seasonal content - leaves June 1st
  • Camp Gonnagetcha - leaves June 8th
Note: All Friday the 13th content in the Oddities Shop is permanent.


[h2]Wait a minute! Is something... or someone... missing in this release?[/h2]
Yes. Why yes, a few things are mysteriously missing from this Friday the 13th release. The ship that was originally scheduled to take us to Skullpunch Island is nowhere to be found. Or is it? There is only one Friday the 13th this year... but who cares about dates when you have a few capable Chronomancers nearby. Keep your eyes and ears peeled here for some exciting breaking news.
Meanwhile, the team is hard at work building all of the upcoming story releases for you. These include the Nulgath Saga and the Main Vane Storyline.  Also new classes.... we are long overdue for new classes. We would love your input on our story focused direction. We are going to ask you some questions in a player feedback form soon... check the Artix's Twitter and Facebook for the link.
Battle on!
 

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