CommunityDiscord Contest Seeks Festive Pathfinder Characters, Paizo Prize
A professional Game Master launched a Festivus character building contest on Discord on December 23, offering a $100 Paizo gift certificate to the winning entry. The contest is open through January 1, 2026 with entries required to include art and a Pathbuilder PDF, making this a quick opportunity for players to showcase creativity and earn exposure.
On December 23 a professional GM posted a holiday contest to their Discord server inviting Pathfinder 2nd Edition players to build and submit a festive character. "Greetings, heroes of Golarion," the organizer opened, and followed with a direct call to "Celebrate Festivus as your ultimate holiday hero, and win a $100 gift certificate for the Paizo gift store." The post sets a firm submission window, with entries due by 01 January 2026 06:00 and the winner to be announced on the server by 06 January 2026 06:00.
The entry rules were laid out clearly. "Your entry must include your festive character name, a 20 to 60 word character background and the following uploads: character art and a pdf of your character build created using Pathbuilder." Only one entry is allowed per Discord account. The organizer also explained how the winner will be chosen, stating that "The judges' decision is final, and they will be looking for maximum winter-wonder whimsy and minimal combat competency." Entrants should note the disclosure that "By entering this contest you agree to have your character shared in full on the server and other social media platforms, and possibly dismembered by dragons."
Community members replied in the thread with clarifying questions about art expectations and level and format details. For anyone preparing an entry, confirm that your Pathbuilder export produces a readable PDF and that your image file is attached to your Discord post before the deadline. Message the organizer directly at magicinitiate2e for any procedural clarifications or to confirm acceptable file formats.
This contest matters because it offers an immediate, low barrier way to share custom builds and artwork with an active community, and to win credits usable at Paizo. The short timeline rewards quick creativity, and the promise of public sharing gives entrants the chance for broader visibility. If you plan to enter, assemble your 20 to 60 word background, prepare character art, export your Pathbuilder PDF, and post before 01 January 2026 06:00 to be considered.
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