[Survival] Vote Contest - June

[emily142]

Happy June, everyone!

Time for another vote contest. Winners will be chosen based on number of votes. Vote daily for the highest chance of winning!

Contest begins June 1st and ends June 30th at midnight.

First place: 6,000 emp
Second place: 4,000 emp

Happy voting!

[emily142]

Congrats winners!

First place: Mazeworker with 359 votes
Second place: Das_Unterstrich with 268 votes

Prizes will be paid out today, thanks for playing!

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