Contest Rules & Entry Form
Hosted by Ascend Solo Games
Contest Overview
The Triad Tales: Starbound Ascension Community Art Contest gives artists a chance to create original artwork inspired by the world of Triad Tales.
Participants may create an original character, card front, card frame, or card back design based on one of the game’s main factions:
Starbound
Beastkin
Oddlings
Artwork should feel like it belongs within the fantasy, anime-inspired, pixel-styled world of Triad Tales: Starbound Ascension.
Creative Direction
Your personal art style is welcome, but the final design should stay close enough to the atmosphere of the game that it feels natural when placed in-game.
Designs do not have to look identical to the current game art, but they should feel like they belong in the same universe.
Submission Requirements
Each submission should be designed for use in Triad Tales: Starbound Ascension and must follow the required card layout format.
Artists may submit either:
Option 1: Full Card Art Character
A full 2:3 character artwork designed to fit inside an official Triad Tales card frame.
Requirements:
2:3 aspect ratio
PNG format
Full character artwork or scene artwork
Character or main subject should be clearly visible
Artwork should fit visually within the Triad Tales card style
Option 2: Full Card Design Set
A complete card design set may include:
Card Frame
2:3 aspect ratio
PNG format preferred
Must include an open center space for card artwork
The center area must remain clear so character art can be placed inside without being covered
Borders, decorations, faction symbols, stars, runes, crystals, or frame effects are allowed as long as they do not block the main artwork
Card Back
2:3 aspect ratio
PNG format
Designed as the back side of a Triad Tales card
Should match the fantasy, anime-inspired, pixel-styled atmosphere of the game
Important Art Notes
Do not place important details too close to the edges
Keep the character or main subject clearly visible
Designs that are easier to adapt into the game may have a stronger chance of being selected
Artwork should stay within the Starbound, Beastkin, or Oddlings theme
One submission per participant
How to Submit
Submissions are not handled through the website.
To enter the contest, participants must join the official Ascend Solo Games Discord server and submit their artwork through an approved admin or moderator.
Submission steps:
Join the official Discord server
Read the contest rules and submission instructions
Prepare your final artwork files
Contact or submit to the assigned contest admin/moderator
Wait for your submission to be reviewed and approved
Approved submissions may be posted in the official contest submission channel
Do not spam submissions in public channels.
Only approved entries posted or accepted by an admin/moderator will count as official contest entries.
Originality, Rights, Usage & Credit
All artwork submitted must be original and created by the participant.
Submissions must not include stolen, traced, copied, unlicensed third-party assets, copyrighted material, or any content the participant does not have full rights to use.
By submitting artwork, you confirm that the work is your own and that you have the legal right to submit it under these terms.
Ascend Solo Games reserves the right to request proof of creation for any submission. This may include, but is not limited to, sketches, layered files, or brief work-in-progress (WIP) clips demonstrating the creation process.
Failure to provide proof of originality upon request may result in disqualification.
By entering the contest, you grant Ascend Solo Games permission to display, share, and promote your submitted artwork during the contest, including on the official website, Discord server, social media pages, and related promotional posts.
If your artwork is selected as a winning entry, you grant Ascend Solo Games a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use, modify, display, distribute, and include your artwork within Triad Tales: Starbound Ascension and its related promotional materials, including future updates.
You retain ownership of your artwork and may display it in your personal portfolio, social media, or other personal promotional use.
Selected artists will receive visible credit in-game and may be featured across official Ascend Solo Games channels, including optional links to their portfolio or social profiles where applicable.
If a selected artist wishes to have their artwork removed from the game in the future, they may submit a removal request. Ascend Solo Games will make reasonable efforts to remove the content from future versions or updates within a practical timeframe. However, previously published builds, screenshots, trailers, promotional posts, archived materials, or versions already downloaded by players may continue to exist.
Prizes & Recognition
Winning artwork may be added directly into Triad Tales: Starbound Ascension.
The winning artist may receive:
Visible in-game artist credit
A featured artist spotlight on the official website
A spotlight across Ascend Solo Games social channels
Optional portfolio or social profile link promotion
A special Discord role or community title
In-game rewards, cosmetics, currency, or other digital items when available
By participating, you acknowledge that no royalties, revenue share, or financial compensation are guaranteed beyond the stated rewards of the contest.
Voting & Winner Selection
Valid submissions may be showcased for community voting.
Final winners may be selected through a combination of community voting and Ascend Solo Games review.
Ascend Solo Games reserves the right to disqualify submissions that violate the contest rules, do not fit the creative direction, contain inappropriate content, or appear to be submitted in bad faith.
Fair Play Rules
One submission per participant
Do not harass, pressure, or attack other participants
Do not steal or copy another participant’s idea
Suspicious, duplicate, or bad-faith submissions may be removed
Admins/moderators have the final say on whether a submission is accepted