MapleStory

[Chromer]

I ran into an interesting little discussion on SW. It was a Lvl 54 F/P Mage asking should he go either Slow or MP Eater first. Many 6X-7X players said that Slow was good for fighting Grupins/Pepes while the others said that MP Eater was good for when you were fighting Grupins.

However, those in favor of MPE first said that a F/P mage wouldn't really need slow until Lycans and WWs. Those in favor of Slow said that MPE wouldn't really be needed until Explosion at 7Xs.

So now I'm asking you guys. What do you think will be more suitable for me: Slow first or MPE first?

[Afrobean]

MPE saves money. Slow makes fighting without taking damage easier.

It's up to you to decide which you want more.

[ckj846]

Originally Posted by Bahamut-X

Ugh. I am realizing now, more and more, how boring and repetitive this game is. I'll log on, spend 5 minutes searching for an empty jeti channel. I mob some jetis, then kill them. Mob some jetis, then kill them. That's all I do. Partying doesn't make this game any more fun (to me at least), in fact it seems to slow my EXP most of the time. Leveling is a chore in all seriousness. Sure 3rd job looks cool and all, but spending the time getting there will be boring as hell. And once I get to 3rd job, it will all start over. Find a monster, kill it etc. etc. It seems this game is only good for chatting with other people, and you have AIM for that =/

If I don't quit this game expect me to be on a lot less.

Exactly how I felt for a majority of the game. Yes, 3rd job is quite awesome and I think it is well worth it. If you really do get bored with your page, make a ranged character and just have some fun with it. I took a massive break from my archer when I was 5x. 6x I grinded just because its like ZOMG 3rd JOB. Well, my advice is to make a new character or just quit ms altogether for like 2 weeks so that when you come back to it, it will be at least fresher and hopefully more fun for you.
O_o

[evilbutterfly]

Chromer, if you get Slow first you won't be happy with it. I rarely use Slow at Grupins, and Pepes are terrible training (same exp as Pangs but tons more HP, and their maps are more annoying than Pang maps), so Slowing them isn't a big issue. MPE helps with mob skills more than single skills, but if I didn't have max MPE fairly early in my 60s I would have had to use pots. Think about this: Grupins have 160mp. Max MPE absorbs 40% of your target's MP. In the case of Grupins, you absorb 64mp 30% of your shots. SIXTY FOUR MP!! That's more than 2.25 FA shots, and since you absorb about once every 3 shots, that plus your natural MP regen means you never use MP pots. Even now, when FA costs 33 mp cuz of amp, I can train at Grupins and not need MP pots EVER. I even train with MG on half the time and then cancel it while my MP recovers WHILE I'M FIGHTING.

That's why Grupins are such good money. When I have MG on, I gain more white pots than I use, and when MG is off, I regain enough MP that I never need MP pots, and the pots I get from EQ have caused me to have so many pots that all my secondary characters have full Use inventories and I've had to sell hundreds of salads. MPE is my bestest buddy. =D

And Cam has a good point. I got really bored with MS and played Guild Wars for a while cuz it was a fresh game. Then I got bored with it kinda, so I played a little of each and they were both more fun because of it. Now I play other characters in MS or other games altogether mixed in with MS to keep it interesting. It's tempting to play and MMO and nothing but an MMO to try and make your guy a higher level, but you'll realize getting bored with the game faster from that makes you level up slower and slower. Just only play MS when you feel like it, and if you're in the mood for something else do that. I find I level fastest and have the most fun when I randomly feel like playing MS rather than when I play MS out of habit/feeling I have to level and beat Chris.

[gonzo4life44]

Im gonna agree with ckj, like right before my computer crashed, I was starting to realize how boring and repetitive this game is. Now that I havent played for over two weeks, im craving to level and catch up with bahamut.

I planning on taking in the computer sometime this week. I can't wait to re-download MS, SM, and AIM. =).

EDIT* I forgot to mention, my sweet footballs expired. *Tear*

[Squeek]

Hello, Maplers!
MapleStory Client ver. 0.23 is now released!
The following is a list of updates and changes made for this patch:

< Game >
- Deep below the surface of Ossyria rests the ancient spirit of Zakum.
Damned to eternal burning in his prison of fire, Zakum feeds his insatiable rage on the dreams of the innocent.
Beware the Call of Zakum.
Hope will fall to pride, and pride will kneel before the mighty Zakum.

< Event >
- May 11th marks the 1-year anniversary of MapleStory, and we invite each and every one of the Maplers to join the festivities.
- The Maple Administrator is offering Birthday Presents for Maplers that find it through the monster drops! Find it, and give it to the Maple Administrator for great rewards!
- Cody is looking for birthday candles to decorate the birthday cake made for the staff party. Help Cody find the birthday candles by defeating the Candle Monster and the Cake Monster. He has something nice in store for anyone willing to save him from the scolding from his boss!
- Maple Weapons will be available through monster drops throughout this historic anniversary event. Find the ultra rare items that everyone is talking about!

< Monster >
- Candle Monster
- Cake Monster

< Item >
1) Event Item
Equipment:
a. Hat
- White Maple Bandana
- Blue Maple Bandana
- Pink Maple Bandana
- Red Maple Bandana

b. Weapon
- Maple Sword
- Maple Soul Singer
- Maple Wagner
- Maple Staff
- Maple Lama Staff
- Maple Dragon Axe
- Maple Doom Singer
- Maple Impaler
- Maple Scorpio
- Maple Bow
- Maple Soul Searcher
- Maple Crow
- Maple Crossbow
- Maple Claw
- Maple Kandayo


Use:
- Birthday Cake

Etc:
- Birthday Candle
- Birthday Present


2) Cash Item
Equipment:
a. Coat
- Original Disco Shirt
- Green Disco Shirt
- Orange Disco Shirt

b. Face Accessory
- Goatee

c. Bottom
- Original Disco Pants
- Green Disco Pants
- Orange Disco Pants

d. Shoes
- Bear Shoes

e. Weapon
- Tiger Paw

f. Cape
- Blue G-Wing Jetpack

Use:
a. Weather
- Sprinkled Flowers

b. Messenger
- Super Megaphone


Etc:
- Spring Store Permit SE

We hope you enjoy the 1st anniversary of MapleStory!
Thank you, and Happy Mapling!

-The MapleStory Staff-

K.

~Squeek

[ckj846]

! Does that mean Zakum is actually out? And does that mean that the new world is coming? =D Glad I'm almost done with AP testing.
O_o

[evilbutterfly]

ZAKUM!!!

[gonzo4life44]

WTF is zakum?!?

[Squeek]

Big boss monster.

Do a search on youtube.

~Squeek

[banditcom]

omg omg omg omg

[Z3ratul]

Woot, Zakum nice. I'm quite curious about this birthday event though...

[ckj846]

For all you lazy asses out there....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1SkeTUbDW8
O_o

[Chromer]

Holy fsckin ****. The Maple Weapons are available to everyone. If I remember correctly, the Maple Staff was right after Arc Staff or after Cromi (cant remember). All I know that this is great news. =)

[luc_marceau]

Wow all this talk about maple story has got me wanting to play....I'm still pretty new and such and I have a 32 Wizard on Scania FiremageX3 and I wish to start a warrior once I find someone who'll power level me.

[Chromer]

LOL Power Leveling doesn't really work well in MS.

[evilbutterfly]

The only form of power leveling that actually works (exchange quest) stops being more effective than pure training around the early 20s. =\

PS: OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ZAKUM AND SUCH =O

[vashthestampede0987]

Oh My God. I Just Creamed My Pants.

Btw, whoever said I was wrong about the patch being last night is an idiot.

[Squeek]

http://www.mapleglobal.com/Modules/F...qpage=0&type=1

lol 2x exp

Gogogo

I'm actually gonna hunt down a Maple Crossbow for my d00d.

~Squeek

[banditcom]

After the patch and shortly after I got on (for another 10 minutes), cold eyes dropped cerebes stuff (ie their teeth, money, and items). I missed out on it. They did an emergency server check...