Map-Making Contest: Come along and join us in the first a day at community event! (Patreon)

Heya everyone!

For those on the a day at Discord Server this is no news, but I wanted to extent the invitation to the whole community hoping that some of you might join us in a series of community events that are going to start soon!
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The series of community events will start with a little fun Map-Making Contest!

As you might know, I’m currently taking a bit of a break due to an injured wrist - and with a little vacation coming up too, I sadly won’t be able to be as active for a little while as I would have hoped. At this point I also want to thank all of you who reached out! It was really great hearing from you and gives me the strength to properly heal!

But instead of letting things go quiet, "Rayne" suggested on the Discord Server that this might be the perfect opportunity to get started with this community event and I really like the idea and thought it would be a perfect chance for you to get creative as long as I am out of order!
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Soooo - What is this contest about?

This is supposed to be a fun, community-driven map making challenge, where you create maps using assets from the a day at universe. No theme restriction involved.

It’s hosted on my Discord server and open to everyone - no matter if you're a long-time supporter, new here, or just want to try your hand at mapping.
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And what do I get out off it?

Bonus for everyone who submits a map

Everyone who sends in a valid entry can include one small custom asset wish with their map!

And if you want, you can immortalize yourself in the asset library. Send me your desired nickname with your map and your asset suggestion and I save the asset as “yournicknames'_rubberduck”, for example.

Since I had already planned to create a small bonus pack as a kind of transition content to bridge the wait until the next big content pack this feels like the perfect chance to combine both!

All asset wishes will be turned into a Dungeondraft-ready asset pack and shared as this and as pngs for free with the whole community.
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Prizes

The top 3 entries (based on community vote) will receive free access to my Thorough GM tier on Patreon:
– 1st place: 3 months
– 2nd place: 2 months
– 3rd place: 1 month

[Unfortunately If you’re already a supporter, you’d need to cancel your current pledge to redeem the gift. Alternatively, you’re welcome to gift your prize to someone else who would enjoy it!]

Winners will also get a shoutout on Patreon and Discord and a special Discord role.
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How can I be part of it?

Send your finished map via Direct Message to me on Discord by August 10th 2025
I’ll anonymize all entries before sharing them in the community for voting - so it’s all about the maps themselves.

All voting and discussion will happen on the a day at Discord server, so if you aren't hanging around yet and want to be part of this, please join here: https://discord.gg/bBZNMVpJ44
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Quick rules

• Your map must use exclusively assets from a day at (that includes the free Dungeondraft packs on the free part of the a day at cloud as well) [This way I don't get into trouble sharing your maps XD]

• Submit your maps to me via DM on Discord

• One entry per person

• to make them comparable: limit the map to a max. of 1.600 total grid squares per layer. For example 40x40 grids or 32x50 and a max. of 3 layers (roof included)

• Deadline: August 10th 2025

Full rules can be found on Discord in the #contest-rules channel.
If you have questions or anything feel free to ask them here in the comments, on the #community-activities channel on the a day at Discord server or DM me.

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I’m super excited to see what you’ll come up with!

You can join in on this event by stopping by the a day at Discord Server!
You can also just vote for your favorite maps if you don't feel comfortable submitting one.
I in any case looking forward to see you there!

If you want to keep up to date on everything surrounding a day at community events the easiest way is to subscribe to the #Community Activities role on the Discord Server!
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The participation is free and open to everyone. The prizes are personal access gifts and not part of the regular reward structure and there is no need to be an active Patreon subscriber to be part of it!
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Thanks so much again for being such a kind and creative community
Greetings from Ana