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''MapleStory'' [[Player character|character]]s exist in worlds or servers. Players are able to create multiple characters in each world, though the characters in different worlds can not interact with each other.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} Each world is similar in content with each other. The worlds are divided into channels, among which characters are allowed to freely switch. The ability to transfer entire characters between worlds was added in December 2007 to Global ''Maplestory'', with restrictions placed on items.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}
''MapleStory'' [[Player character|character]]s exist in worlds or servers. Players are able to create multiple characters in each world, though the characters in different worlds can not interact with each other.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} Each world is similar in content with each other. The worlds are divided into channels, among which characters are allowed to freely switch. The ability to transfer entire characters between worlds was added in December 2007 to Global ''Maplestory'', with restrictions placed on items.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}


When creating a new character, there are four branches of [[character class|classes]] currently available: Explorers, Cygnus Knights, Heros and Resistance. Some classes are currently not available in other regions.
When creating a new character, there are four branches of [[character class|classes]] currently available: Explorers, Cygnus Knights, Heros and Resistance. Some classes are currently not available in other regions. But sometimes we can available some classes.


Explorer characters start on [[#World|Maple Island]] and begin as a Beginner class.<ref name="Beginner">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WK&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Beginner|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}</ref> The Beginner is able to advance into one of the five classes: [[Warrior (character class)|Warrior]], [[Bowmen]], [[Wizard (character class)|Magician]], [[Thief (character class)|Thief]] and [[Pirate]].<ref name="Explorers">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WL&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Warrior|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WW&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Thief|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WP&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Magician|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web |url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WT&pageIndex=3 |title=Explorer: Bowman |date=April 12, 2010 |publisher=[[Nexon America]] |accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WZ&pageIndex=2|title=Explorer: Pirate|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}</ref> After choosing their class, further class progression is only allowed within the scope of the first class advancement with advancements at level 30, 70 and 120. Two separate classes, under the adventurer branch, are created differently from normal Adventurers: Dual Blade and Cannoneers.<ref name="Adventurers 2">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=008ER&pageIndex=1|title=Dual Blade|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/664vKltjb |archivedate=March 9, 2012 |url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DMA&pageIndex=1 |title=V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Cannoneer |date=December 6, 2011 |publisher=[[Nexon America]] |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref>
Explorer characters start on [[#World|Maple Island]] and begin as a Beginner class.<ref name="Beginner">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WK&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Beginner|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}</ref> The Beginner is able to advance into one of the five classes: [[Warrior (character class)|Warrior]], [[Bowmen]], [[Wizard (character class)|Magician]], [[Thief (character class)|Thief]] and [[Pirate]].<ref name="Explorers">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WL&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Warrior|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WW&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Thief|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WP&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Magician|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web |url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WT&pageIndex=3 |title=Explorer: Bowman |date=April 12, 2010 |publisher=[[Nexon America]] |accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WZ&pageIndex=2|title=Explorer: Pirate|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}</ref> After choosing their class, further class progression is only allowed within the scope of the first class advancement with advancements at level 30, 70 and 120. Two separate classes, under the adventurer branch, are created differently from normal Adventurers: Dual Blade and Cannoneers.<ref name="Adventurers 2">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=008ER&pageIndex=1|title=Dual Blade|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}<p>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/664vKltjb |archivedate=March 9, 2012 |url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DMA&pageIndex=1 |title=V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Cannoneer |date=December 6, 2011 |publisher=[[Nexon America]] |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref>

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This article is about the original game for Windows. For the anime, see MapleStory (anime). For the Nintendo DS game based on the original, see MapleStory DS. For the Facebook adaptation, see MapleStory Adventures.
MapleStory
File:MapleStory.SVG
The current logo of MapleStory
Developer(s)Wizet
Publisher(s)Nexon (South Korea, Japan, North America, EU)
Shanda (China)
AsiaSoft (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam)
Gamania (Taiwan, Hong Kong)
Level Up! Games (Brazil)
Platform(s)Windows (XP/Vista/7/8)
Release
  • KOR: 2003-04-29
  • NA: 2005-05-11
  • TW: 2005-06-01
  • EU: 2007-04-12
Genre(s)Fantasy, Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
Mode(s)MMO

MapleStory (Template:Lang-ko) is a free-to-play, 2D, side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game, developed by the South Korean company Wizet. Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, and each is published by various companies such as Nexon. Although playing the game is free, some character appearances and gameplay enhancements can be purchased from the "Cash Shop" using real money.

In the game, players travel the "Maple World", defeating monsters and developing their characters' skills and abilities as is typical in role-playing games. Players can interact with others in many ways, such as through chatting, trading and playing minigames. Groups of players can band together in parties to hunt monsters and share the rewards and can also collaborate forming guilds to interact more easily with each other.

In July 2010, the Korean version of the game was completely revised in a patch named the "Big Bang". Other versions followed suit and have since received the Big Bang update. Later in the year, the Korean version received the Chaos update which introduces PvP (player-versus-player) and professions to the game.

Plot

Players assume the roles of citizens in the Maple World with no specific objective to win the game, but to work on improving their characters' skill and status over time. The antagonist of the game, the Black Mage, was sealed away years ago by five heroes.[1][2] Fearing his resurrection, Empress Cygnus enlisted the Maple World to join her Cygnus Knights in preventing his evil from returning.[3] However, they failed and the Black Wings resurrected the Black Mage resulting in a cataclysm known as the Big Bang.[4]

Gameplay

MapleStory is a 2D scrolling platform game.[5] The controls for the game are executed using the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard is used for many game functions, and much of it can be rearranged to suit users' needs. The mouse is mainly used to trigger NPCs and manipulate items. Like most MMORPGs, gameplay centers on venturing into dungeons and combating monsters in real-time. The players combat monsters and complete quests, in the process acquiring in-game currency called "Mesos", experience points and various items.[5] Players are able to acquire in-game professions, allowing them to craft equipment, accessories or potions.[6]

Players have a variety of options when interacting with others online: They can form parties where loot and experience are distributed from a monster;[7] in-game marriages where the game will recognize the two players as a heterosexual couple;[8] guilds which is indicated with a guild's name listed under their character name;[9] or families, an architecture gathering of juniors and seniors.[10] Players are also able to raise or lower the in-game popularity stat entitled Fame of other players and compete with other players in minigames, such as Gomoku or Concentration.[11]

Characters

File:Maplestory character creation screen.png
The character creation screen of Global Maplestory v97

MapleStory characters exist in worlds or servers. Players are able to create multiple characters in each world, though the characters in different worlds can not interact with each other.[citation needed] Each world is similar in content with each other. The worlds are divided into channels, among which characters are allowed to freely switch. The ability to transfer entire characters between worlds was added in December 2007 to Global Maplestory, with restrictions placed on items.[citation needed]

When creating a new character, there are four branches of classes currently available: Explorers, Cygnus Knights, Heros and Resistance. Some classes are currently not available in other regions. But sometimes we can available some classes.

Explorer characters start on Maple Island and begin as a Beginner class.[12] The Beginner is able to advance into one of the five classes: Warrior, Bowmen, Magician, Thief and Pirate.[13] After choosing their class, further class progression is only allowed within the scope of the first class advancement with advancements at level 30, 70 and 120. Two separate classes, under the adventurer branch, are created differently from normal Adventurers: Dual Blade and Cannoneers.[14]

Cygnus Knight characters begin as Noblesse class and begin their journey on Ereve.[15] At level 10, they are allowed to class advance into five Cygnus Knight classes, each one parallels to the Explorer class.[16] Upon reaching the level limit of 120, Cygnus Knights are able to change into a level 50 explorer with benefits.[17]

Four Hero classes are currently available: Aran, Evan, Mercedes, and Phantom. The Hero classes are characters with background stories related to the antagonist of the game, the Black Mage. Arans have the Combo System, a unique feature to the class, allowing them to generate combo counts by hitting monsters, giving them buffs and allowing them to cast combo-consuming skills.[1] Evans are similar to Magicians, but use a dragon, which fights on their behalf.[18] Mercedes is an elven archer who uses dual bowguns.[19] Phantoms are Thief characters with the ability to mimic skills from Adventurer characters.

Resistance characters begin in Edelstein, a town taken over by the Black Mage's followers.[20] The characters created under the Resistance branch begin as Citizens and have four available job advancements: Battle Mage, Wild Hunter, Mechanic and Demon Slayer. A Battle Mage uses a staff for physical attacks, a Wild Hunter rides a jaguar while wielding a crossbow, a Mechanic uses a robotic suit to fight.[20] Demon Slayer, a separate class, under the resistance branch, is created differently from the normal Resistance.[21]

World

There are three main continents common to all versions in the MapleStory world: Maple Island, Victoria Island and Ossyria. Maple Island is where adventurers start off their characters. Victoria Island contains eight cities, and is where most classes begin. Ossyria features seven distinct regions with varying environments: El Nath Mountains, Ludus Lake, Aqua Road, Minar Forest, Mu Lung Garden, Nihal Desert and Temple of Time. Ereb and Rien are separated from another land which is the beginning of another job of the game. The World Tour regions contain in-game versions of real life locations, such as Zipangu, Singapore and Malaysia.[citation needed]

Cash Shop

The Cash Shop is an in-game shop where players use real-life currency to purchase unique virtual goods such as avatars, digital pets and other in-game items.[22] Most Cash Shop items expire after a period of time. The Cash Shop also offers a shop permit, allowing players to set up a store in the in-game market location called the Free Market.

History

MapleStory was developed and released in South Korea and was localized to ten different regions as of 2010.[23] As other publishers license the game for their region, proxy blocks are put in place (excluding the Korean version, it requires a KSSN), forcing players to play their localized version.[24] On July 7, 2011, LevelUp! Games announced that they will not be renewing the contract for localization in Brazil.[25]

Notable updates

An update entitled Big Bang was released in Korean Maplestory in July 2010 with other versions following suit.[citation needed] Big Bang changed the game's core coding, and changed many aspects of the game.[26] An update entitled Chaos features the introduction of professions, and PvP.[27]

Media adaptations

MapleStory DS is a game based on MapleStory and features a single-player experience. The game was released on April 15, 2010 in Korea.[citation needed]

The Japanese anime, entitled MapleStory (メイプルストーリー, Meipuru Sutōrī), was adapted of the game and produced by Madhouse Studios. It was aired on TV Tokyo between October 7, 2007 and March 30, 2008, spanning 25 episodes. The plot revolves around a warrior as he journeys to revive the world tree.

The North American publisher, Nexon, released a MapleStory trading card game on November 6, 2007.[28] Nexon Korea and Japan have since released similar trading card games, while Nexon North America has discontinued this service.[citation needed]

Two adaptations of MapleStory have been released for iOS by Nexon Mobile:MapleStory: Thief Edition and MapleStory: Cygnus Knights Edition. The Thief Edition has only one job, Thief, while the other edition features two jobs: a Soul Master and a Fire Wizard. The games do not have multiplayer.

On July 27, 2011, Nexon released a public beta of a MapleStory Adventures as an adaptation for Facebook gaming format. The game consist of mainly single-player, but incorporates the main goals and themes of the full MapleStory game, which includes creating an avatar, fighting monsters and completing quests.[29]

Financial reception

In 2006, Wizet revealed they earned over US$ 300 million from Maplestory.[citation needed] In Global MapleStory (GMS), more than a million players have bought items in the Cash Shop.[30] In 2006, Nexon announced MapleStory had a combined total of 39 million user accounts worldwide.[31] Maplestory Global has over 8 million users as of 2011.[32]

References

  1. ^ a b "Aran". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "The Prophecy of the Black Mage". Nexon America. November 19, 2010. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Nexon America Releases New MapleStory Update Featuring the Cygnus Knights". IGN. July 30, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Big Bang: Rise of the Resistance". Nexon America. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Maplestory characteristics". Nexon America. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  6. ^ "New Professions and Traits Systems!". Nexon America. July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  7. ^ "Maplestory Party". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  8. ^ "Maplestory Marriage". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  9. ^ "Maplestory Guild". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  10. ^ "Maplestory Family". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  11. ^ "Maplestory Minigames". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
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  13. ^ "Explorer: Warrior". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Explorer: Thief". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Explorer: Magician". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Explorer: Bowman". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Explorer: Pirate". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

  14. ^ "Dual Blade". Nexon America. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Cannoneer". Nexon America. December 6, 2011. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.

  15. ^ "Cygnus Knights: Noblesse". Nexon America. June 28, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  16. ^ "Cygnus Knights: Dawn Warrior". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Cygnus Knights: Night Walker". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Cygnus Knights: Wind Archer". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Cygnus Knights: Blaze Wizard". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Cygnus Knights: Thunder Breaker". Nexon America. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

  17. ^ "Maplestory Version 0.96 patch notes". Nexon America. April 27, 2011. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  18. ^ "Evan". Nexon America. April 8, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  19. ^ "V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Mercedes". Nexon America. December 16, 2011. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  20. ^ a b "Resistance: Wild Hunter". Nexon America. December 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Resistance: Battle Mage". Nexon America. December 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

    "Mechanics, Roll out!". Nexon America. January 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

  21. ^ "V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Demon Slayer". Nexon America. January 10, 2012. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  22. ^ "Cash Shop features". Nexon America. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  23. ^ Eurydice (September 10, 2010). "Dev Blog: Localization". Nexon America. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
  24. ^ "FAQ: General - Why is my country blocked from MapleGlobal?". Nexon America. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  25. ^ "Encerramento das atividades de MapleStory (outubro de 2011)" (in Brazilian Portuguese). LevelUp! Games. July 22, 2011. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  26. ^ Eurydice (November 15, 2010). "Dev Blog: Big Bang". Nexon America. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  27. ^ Eurydice (March 25, 2011). "Dev Blogs". Nexon America. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  28. ^ "MapleStory iTrading Card Game". Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
  29. ^ Dean Takahashi (27 July 2011). "Nexon's MapleStory Adventures game goes live on Facebook". Gamesbeat. VentureBeat. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  30. ^ "Celebrate One Million!". Nexon America. December 17, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  31. ^ "Maplestory haeoe jinchul sarye" (PDF). Nexon Corporation. April 13, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2006. Retrieved December 16, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  32. ^ "MapleStory Tops Eight Million Users Six Years". Gamer Daily News. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
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