Screenshot Saturday: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Contest Winners

Screenshot Saturday Winners are In!

Heroes… I am ~not~ exaggerating when I say this contest had all the judges staring at your screenshots like  👁️👄👁️ for DAYS.

The Black Friday & Cyber Monday Screenshot Saturday Contest brought in an avalanche of incredible entries. We’re talkin’ epic action shots, hilarious comics, incredible housing builds, and screenshots that sold entire stories. The judges laughed, gasped, zoomed in, zoomed out, and got the zoomies more times than I can count.

We had SO. MANY. AMAZING. ENTRIES! So many, in fact, that choosing a few winners was nearly impossible… so, naturally, we narrowed it down to 50 winners lololol 💖

Let’s meet ‘em all!

1st Place Player Housing Winner: -Jayzer-

Tron has won! Fellow hero, and probable Program, -Jayzer- made this amazing Tron-inspired housing build that perfectly captures the Cyber Monday moment!

But that’s not all! -Jayzer- also snapped this stellar Black Friday screenie that stole the judges’ hearts and tallies. 

For placing 1st, -Jayzer- wins 3,000 Dragon Crystals! Amazing job, -Jayzer-!

1st Place Screenshot Winner: ZyXe

A new contender has been crowned! Say hello to ZyXe, a killer combatant who captured Cyber Monday & Black Friday fits to the extreme.

For these awesome outfits, ZyXe wins 1,500 Dragon Crystals to continue his fashion-forward pursuits (and suits of armor, ofc). 

Can’t wait to see your future submissions, ZyXe!

2nd Place Winners: Emperor’s Chest

How are y’all so incredibly creative?! It’s just not possible to choose one 2nd place winner… because these 5 entires placed equally! Congratulations are in order for Sir Marsh Lightbringer, MapCurse, Guide, Azurlin,  -Valna-,  and Anferx22! Every one of these winners has won an Emperor’s Chest, including -Valna- & Anferx22's group shot because it’s just too darn good! 

Sir Marsh Lightbringer

 
MapCurse

Guide

 
Azurlin

-Valna- & Anferx22 

3rd Place Winners: Warlord’s Chest

All these entires were neck-in-neck and are absolutely deserving of 3rd Place. Congratz to O z, -Bladey-, Rhapsodya, Jin Jin, Zuszie, and Voidknight for winning a Warlord’s Chest each! 

 
O z

 
-Bladey-

 
Rhapsodya

 
Jin Jin

Zuszie

Voidknight

Runner Ups: Soldier’s Chest  

Every single one of you brought something special, whether it was epic vibes, comedic timing, fashion-forward fits, or housing builds that made us question our IRL decorating skills. Every one of our Runner Ups take home a Soldier’s Chest!

New Category Unlocked: SSSSSS!!

Aaaand because you all refused to stop being amazing, we had to create a brand new category:

The Super Special ScreenShot Story Shoutouts (SSSSSS)

These screenshots told STORIES. And we loved them SO MUCH that they simply had to be recognized. Every SSSSSS Winner here wins 750 Dragon Crystals EACH! 💎

We absolutely adore seeing this level of creativity, passion, humor, and heart poured into your submissions. Watching how you use AQ3D to tell stories (and unlock Saturday Morning Cartoon memories) is one of our favorite things EVAR. Check these out! 

Go! Go! BATTLE RANGERS: Guardian Force, Brought to you by Graves Reed, Minamoto, Mekuz Mekuz, giaaaaa, Tifa Lockheart, and -BLC- 

 
In a world drained of color, the Battle Rangers Guardian Force arrives as a living spectrum. Each Ranger mirrors a hue—a memory, a vow, a power—that sings through their armor: red for blood and bravery, blue for storms and calm, green for growth and renewal, gold for promise and purpose, pink for mystery and magic, And Black for inclusion and Representation.

They weave color into combat, arc by arc: a brushstroke of flame, a wash of tidal blue, a vined surge of green, a prism blast that shatters shadows.

They don’t just fight darkness—they remake it into light. When the world needs a canvas, the Battle Rangers Guardian Force become the masterpiece.

HeyKirby's Laser System is LIVE. The Portal to The Grid is OPEN. Jump in, Lore!

Step into The Grid (WIP), a build that perfectly captures the dichotomy of the season. Embrace the endless dark expanse, which embodies the deepest parts of Black Friday, alongside the vibrant, digital frontier of lights and data that represent Cyber Monday. This compelling juxtaposition immerses you in a housing experience that truly embraces the spirit of these themes.

Upon walking through the entry door, a completely immersive experience begins. Whether you are a revered User making an authoritative jump, or a loyal Program being dispatched on urgent business, the transit is the same: pure, high-velocity data flow initiated by HeyKirby's laser system.

• The world outside dissolves into a blur as the System locks onto your digital signature.
• You are JETTED through the portal at maximum velocity, light and space compress into streaking streams of neon cyan.

Crossing the bridge delivers you straight into the Grid, instantly revealing the immense and vast nature of this endless digital frontier. This is no mere environment; this is a universe. The expanse of this digital frontier is so massive that the very Grid renders into view only as you trek great distances. Witness the endless, black void giving way to crystalline structures and glowing circuitry.

• Every step forward renders unseen wonders into your view.
• The luminous geometry stretches infinitely, hinting at the vast expanse of this domain.

This is where data flows, where Light Cycles race, and where the ultimate confrontation between User and Program take place. Welcome to the The Grid.

Your journey through The Grid culminates at the central Simulation Platform. This structure, inspired by the very systems that govern this world, features a permanent, active R.O.N. Portal. It stands not as an exit, but as a backdrop - a stage built for the inhabitants of Lore.

• Re-enact your favorite moments: Step onto the platform and use the luminous, active portal to cosplay your favorite iconic movie scenes.
• Capture the Moment: This is the perfect zone for taking high-quality, memorable screenshots and capturing your own Legacy on the Grid.

A few details about this build:

• Built specifically for the Screenshot Saturday Black Friday / Cyber Monday Contest theme.
• Completed in less than a week amidst holiday and work obligations.
• A valuable learning experience that inspired many exciting ideas for expansion.

This is not the end of the journey - it is merely the initial boot up! The core circuitry is set for a much greater digital universe. Thank you for visiting The Grid (WIP). I look forward to expanding the infrastructure, adding new zones, and enhancing this world soon. A special shout out to AE for hosting this contest. I had so much fun! This entire build/theme idea was completely prompted by this contest, and I am so excited to continue building on this theme. 

Wanna watch HeyKirby’s video? Check it out on Discord here!

Valciferz's 4 Chapter Story of V-ALZ9

"V-ALZ9: The Glitched Gentleman" From the future year 3097, V-ALZ9, a part vacuum cleaner, part philosopher, full drama. Accidentally time-traveled into Battleon. After getting lost, misreading a map, and mistaking a frogzard for a charging port, he found himself at…

The Masquerade Ball. Clueless but confident, he entered wearing a Midnight Ball Tailored Suit and a system error. Now he dances awkwardly with both humans and monsters, spinning like his hard drive and throwing out lines like:

“I don’t have a heart, but I downloaded emotions for this.” Is he blending in? Not really.

Is he vibing? Absolutely.

"V-ALZ9: Ballroom Blunder" Everything was booting smoothly at the Masquerade Ball…

until V-ALZ9 tried to "compliment" one of the boss mobs: “Wow, you look like a corrupted .jpeg in a t-torn tuxedo.” Big mistake. The boss mob,offended, enraged, and possibly undercooked, roared:

“WHO INVITED THIS METAL TRASHCAN?!” Cue dramatic music.

V-ALZ9 panicked and activated Dance Protocol Level 9000. Moonwalking away, dropping confetti, and spinning his arms like a blender. Now he’s both guest and target, running from a mob in heels, screaming:

“IT WAS A COMPLIMENT IN MY LANGUAGE!” Will he survive the night?

Will he get a second dance? Stay tuned.

V-ALZ9.exe still loading social skills.

"V-ALZ9: From Ball to Bath" After being yeeted out of the Masquerade Ball like a malfunctioning disco ball,

V-ALZ9 crash-landed near a steamy hot spring. There, soaking in bubbles and political power, was Senator Victra, a majestic werewolf with sass, class, and a towel that barely did its job. Victra squinted.

“Who dis metal noodle?” V-ALZ9 beeped.

“Peace. I come in rust.” They ended up having a bath together (don’t ask how waterproof protocols work),

and Victra spilled the tea, literally and figuratively, about a guild named VEX. “They’re chaos, charm, and probably caffeinated,” Victra grinned.

“You’d fit in. If they don’t roast you first.” V-ALZ9’s eyes lit up.

“New mission: Join VEX. Get roasted. Upload friendships.” He had no idea what awaited him... but his excitement meter was already at 99%.

(And rising dangerously close to “explosion.”) To be continued...

V-ALZ9.exe preparing for social damage.

"V-ALZ9.exe: Guild.exe Installed" After a few server crashes (mostly his fault),

V-ALZ9 finally arrived at VEX Guild HQ. A chaotic blend of memes, mayhem, and mysterious meows. He was scanned. Judged. Almost kicked.

But somehow… accepted. One guildmate patted his metal head,

“Welcome, toaster.” Another handed him a daily quest and a slice of digital pizza. And just like that, V-ALZ9 found his forever home.

No longer lost in time. No longer just code.

Now... a VEX. System Update:

• Emotions.exe: √
• Friendship.dll: √
• RoastProtection.vex: Still missing

V-ALZ9:

"Guild detected. Heart simulated. I belong."

To be continued... maybe. If he doesn’t overheat.

Thank You & Happy Holidays, Heroes!

Whether you entered this contest solo, teamed up with friends, built something wild, or simply snapped the perfect moment, thank YOU for making this contest unforgettable. Each and every one of you continues to amaze us, inspire us, and make AQ3D the vibrant, creative world it is!

Congratulations to ALL our winners, runner ups, and special shoutouts, and a big thank you to everyone who entered. We’re excited to see you in the next contest (and there’s a Cookie Contest happening rn if you wanted to whisk something up and win EVEN MORE Dragon Crystals)!

Battle on,
Beleen, our amazing judges, and the entire AQ3D team

PS: there's a handful of players that I could not find in the database so I couldn't award your prize! If you recently changed your IGN (or forgot to type it out!), please comment your new name in your submission post. Here are the missing heroes: Minamoto, Axaia, ASFLBDRM, Chara Dreemurr, -Luna Glade the Fateweaver-, and Tayl - HOX. You can always DM me on X/Twitter if you need additional help or whatever 🙃

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