Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010

Greetings... It's end of the year again and Happyville is open once again.
Attracted my new friend AhAl to join me in Maple and ChooBeeTan, 3 of us gather in this hidden map to decorate our Christmas tree.

Not much quest this year compared to last year but still, it's a season to celebrate. ^_^
There's new quest too such as Speed Quiz event which gives out cash items if you are lucky, Gaga's Christmas Memories and many more.
Refer to this link for more information on quest guide : http://forums.asiasoftsea.net/showthread.php?t=736609
All this quests are patched under version 0.87

MeRrY ChRiStMaS tO aLL~!!!! And not To Forget "HaPpY NeW yEaR~!!!"

Winners for "Spread Your Words About ARAN in MSN"

Yay, I won... I won...
I won in the contest as one of the five lucky winners. My prizes:

• A Crystal Rudolph pet just in time for a christmas, so nice…. I'm loving it. Rudolph, the red nose reindeer, had a very shinny nose…. (the tune goes on, singing song)


• 5 days 2x coupon - I can train my Aran with this free 2x exp. :)


• Onyx apple - add attack in killing, but temporary don't really use it yet. Use it at a boss fight will be better.

http://maple.playpark.net/news_events/view/winners_for_spread_your_words_about_aran_in_msn_contest/

Up next:

Will I win the trip to Korea? (... back to train my Aran character harder, hopping to be the lucky one)

MapleSEA Comic Caption Contest V

My participating comic caption for this contest:
(click the image for bigger view)

What's up for grabs if you win?

Champion : 2 Exclusive Large MapleStory Plushies + Posters
2 Runner-ups: An Exclusive Large MapleStory Plushie + PC Decal + Posters each

Duration of this event?

1st December 2009 - 31st December 2009

What is needed?

Creativity, Photo Editor (to insert text)

For more information, refer to the link below:
http://forums.asiasoftsea.net/showthread.php?t=727620

Win A Trip to Korea - Aranity

Play Aran and Win a Trip to Korea!

Dear Maplers,
Here is your chance to travel to Korea for free and visit Nexon’s Studio in Seoul!
This exclusive chance to visit Nexon’s Studio and be introduced to the bits and pieces of the behind-the-scene development is limited to 4 dedicated Maplers only.

Starting from 18th November 2009 to 2nd February 2010, we’ll be rewarding players who are playing our newly launched Aran class. Each player will be given different amount of winning chances based on their Aran character’s level range.

How to Qualify
For existing MapleSEA Game Account holders

• Login to your MapleSEA Game Account and start your very own ARAN character.
  Players will have to register for the event at our Asiasoft Passport website.(Sign in to your Asiasoft Passport to register).
• Fill in your details as requested on the registration page (Please input your IGN correctly).
• Once you have confirmed and have registered for the event, there will be a confirmation message. Do wait for the confirmation message before logging out.

For NEW MapleSEA Game Account holders

• Register an Asiasoft Passport Account at https://passport.asiasoft.net/. You may wish to refer to the guide at http://maple.playpark.net/guide/how_to_signup/.
• Login to your MapleSEA Game Account and start your very own ARAN character.
• Players will have to register for the event at our Asiasoft Passport website. (Sign in to your Asiasoft Passport to register).
• Fill in your details as requested on the registration page (Please input your IGN correctly).
• Once you have confirmed and have registered for the event, there will be a confirmation message. Do wait for the confirmation message before logging out.

How to Increase Your Winning Chances
Now, your odds of winning actually lie in your hands, so here’s how you can multiply your chances!

As you can see, your chances of winning increase along with your registered character’s level!
Example
Example 1:
MaplePlayer01 is at Level 1 when the ‘Play Aran and Win a Trip to Korea! Event ends on 2nd Feb 2010:
At this level, he already holds 1 winning chance.

Scenario A:
MaplePlayer01 reaches Level 25 when the Event ends on 2nd Feb 2010. He will have:
1 + 2 = 3 winning chances.

Scenario B:
MaplePlayer01 reaches Level 55 when the Event ends on 2nd Feb 2010. He will have:
1 + 2 + 3 = 6 winning chances.

Scenario C:
MaplePlayer01 reaches Level 85 when the Event ends on 2nd Feb 2010. He will have:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 winning chances.

Now don’t fret if the above scenarios sound confusing to you. Just remember that the higher your character’s level is, the higher your chance of winning!

Event Details

• Event will start from 18th Nov 2009 to 2nd Feb 2010.
• 1 MapleSEA Game Account ID is allowed to register once.
• The results will be announced 5-8 working days from 2nd Feb 2010.

Terms and Conditions

• All winners of the event will be required to perform an Identity Verification in order to collect the prize.
• This event is open for players residing in Singapore and Malaysia.
• If the drawn winner is unable to verify his/her Asiasoft passport account within 7 days of the result, a re-draw will be conducted
• Prize will be forfeited if the re-drawn winner is unable to verify his/her Asiasoft passport account.
• Asiasoft reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions, and to suspend, terminate or vary the event prizes with or without prior notice.
• Asiasoft’s decision on all matters relating to the draws shall be final, binding and conclusive and no correspondence will be entertained.

Happy leveling to all our dear Resurrected Heroes, and best of luck!
- MapleSEA Administrator

More info on http://maple.playpark.net/aran/contests/trip_to_korea/

Big Day: 28/09/2009

ShePriest and Mageong1993's Wedding

Thanks to all for attending our wedding and also for those who are not able to attend because not able to receive the wedding card (delay in Maple sending system).
Thanks for all your wishes... (I even get an angpow from Lym) *.*.

I tried to captured the video using CamStudio software but due to the recording duration too long (and causing the file size too large), the front part of the video get corrupted and overlapped. Not able to share to all the special moments taken.

Anyway, below are some of the pictures that are still ok to share.

Quest on "Making an oath"

Before the wedding starts, while waiting for friends to gather in front of the chapel @ Amoria Map.
Among friends that attend our wedding (many more but not able to get the ss as the file get corrupted):

mrxiaochuan - guild master

ChooBeeTan - my good friend

koney00 - my good maple buddy

After the wedding finish, this is the wedding ring which we get. ^_^

Thanks again to all and a big day to celebrate after the wedding... Go to oi oi... (*.*)

Guide on how to get married: http://forums.asiasoftsea.net/showthread.php?t=117091

My Prize from Blog Contest...

Finally received my runner-up prize from Asiasoft for the blogging contest held last year.
Anyway, it's good that at least they still response and send me the gift despite the long duration. I'm so happy when I receive the parcel... as I really love MapleStory characters and it's cute animation.


My winning blog (even though couldn't get the first prize):
http://mymaplesea.blogspot.com/2008/11/malaysia-extension-map-fantasy-theme.html

As for my gift... (some might say kinda childish, but I can keep it as a momentos).

What's inside the envelope?

1. MapleStory Sketch Book.
2. MapleStory Badges x 4
3. PinkBean MousePad

Sketch Book: Front viewSketch Book: Back view
4 MapleStory Badges
Lastly, very cute PinkBean MousePad

Thanks for the prize. ^_^

Wish of My Life - Maple Story Animation

YouTube Maple Movie - Wish of My Life
by Fiarra

Nice and creative movie, thanks to Koney for sharing with me the link. ^_^

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4

MapleStory Episode 2 Website New Look

MapleStory's is having a new fresh look. Nicely done...
http://maple.asiasoftsea.net/

Patch Notes for Version 0.72

• Dear Maplers,
  The upcoming patch 0.72 includes:
• EPISODE 2 (PART 1)
• Episode 2 Launch Events
  A series of surprises await you as MapleSEA Episode 2 unfolds on
  the 20th May 2009. Check out what we have in store for you:
• MapleSEA Episode 2 login page now sports a new look!
• 2x EXP events running from the 22nd May to 28th June 2009 on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check
  www.MapleSEA.com for more details.
• Sales event running for a month from 20th May till 19th June 2009. Each week, all items under a specific tab will be sold at a discounted price of 20%. Stay tuned to our updates to make sure you don’t miss out any of the good deals!
• Dual Language Game Client
• Chinese language is now available in MapleSEA in the newly launched Gemini world.
• Gemini World
  
• A brand new world starting with 15 new channels is launched in MapleSEA. The Gemini world provides more room for adventures in Chinese language! In celebration of the launch of Gemini world, 2x EXP
  events will be held 24 hours from 20th to 31st May 2009. An even better news is, it will become a 4x EXP
  event when it is overlapped with the 2x EXP event for MapleSEA Episode 2 launch!
• Knights of Cygnus (Preview)
• Preview the Knight of Cygnus in-game trailer and quests before the actual launch coming real SOON!
• Family System
• With this new system, you can guide the young adventurers around Maple World. Invite them to join your family as a Junior so that you, an Senior, can share your hard-earned knowledge with them. Skilled and well-trained Juniors will increase your reputation and bring you various Privileges of the Famous Adventures, which include EXP and Drop Rate boosts! Seek out Leader Al at Lith Harbor for more information.
• Timeless Temple & Pink Bean
• Let Corba transform you into a dragon so that you may cut through vicious winds to reach the Temple of Time, mysterious temple in the sky. However, beware! It is whispered that within the temple dwells the strongest monster in Maple World, one that has yet to be defeated. Enter at your own risk…
• Elin Forest & PQ
• Elin Forest is the last place in Maple World where prehistoric monsters roam, accessible only by the Time Control Room in Helios tower. Yet, a Black Magician is trying to poison the forest! It is now up to you to stop him. (Hint: You will need at least a party of four!)
• Maker Skill
• Now all Maplers above level 45 will get a new skill! Simply visit Moren in Magatia town to learn the Item Maker
  skill after completing a quest. This skill enables Maplers to create equipment and is leveled up by completing quests instead of the regular SP. Stimulators can be used with the Maker skill to create better items, but there is always a 10% chance of failure.
• Mu Lung Training Center
• Only by surviving the Kung Fu Panda Master’s challenge, will you earn the title of a master! Prove yourself by
  taking up the challenge from Mu Gong, the Kung Fu master from Mu Lung Training Center and achieve different colored martial belts to signify your grade. You can reach the training center at any one of these locations: Mu Lung, Ellinia, Kerningand Orbis town.
• Free Pet Snail Roonie
• Get the free pet, Snail Roonie when you complete a quest at level 15! This pet comes with free accessories that not only help you loot monster drops, but also recover your HP and MP. Just remember to free 6 slots in your inventory (1 Pet slot)for the pet and its accessories (5 Equip slots) and your pet will take care of the rest! Unfortunately, nothing lives forever and the same goes for Snail Roonie. So use Pet Roonie wisely.
• Monster Book
• Getting panicky from the information overload in Maple World? Now, there’s the Monster Book encyclopedia containing information of mob drops, monster location and various stats to help you. The best news is you will be granted a buff for each card collected (capped at the first 5 cards).
• Title System
• Daleer, the Priest of Honour, is here in Lith Harbor to reward medals for various achievements in Maple World! Once a medal is awarded to you, you will receive a title under your character’s name. Titles like The Legendary Hunter and Donation King are renewed every month.
• Horned Tail
• Dragon Stone can be acquired repetitively by completing the quest for “What Horned Tail left…”.
• It can be used only once per each Horned Tail necklace.
• When the members are remaining in the previous map, you cannot proceed on to the next map.
• During the stage 1 and 2 in the Horned Tail cave, you cannot proceed to the next map without attacking the
  monster.
• Mini Dungeon
• Mini Dungeons’ time limit is extended to 2 hours.
• Channel Transfer and Cash Shop entry are available from Mini Dungeons.
• Monster riding is available in Mini Dungeons.
• No more running into other users in the Mini Dungeons.
• Mini Dungeons locations are now added in the World Map.
• New EXP Table
• With the new EXP table implemented, you can now level up more easily with about 70% to 80% of the effort you used to put it.
• 4th Anniversary Event
• Maple Anniversary Drops!: Monsters all over Maple World will be dropping 1st and 2nd anniversary Maple weapons, Maple Hats, and Maple Shields. Monsters will also be dropping Maple Leaves and Sunshines for all the exciting 4th anniversary quests and events, so be sure to grab those drops to exchange them for special items!
• Upgrade Your Weapons!: Go to the Maple Admin NPC to exchange your old 1st and 2nd anniversary weapons and 1,500 to 2,000 Maple Leaves for a 4th anniversary weapon, Maple Hat, Maple Shield, or Maple Earrings!
• 4th Anniversary Scrolls: If you have 1,500 Maple Leaves, you’ll be able to acquire a scroll from any Maple Admin NPC that’s exclusive to the 4th anniversary weapons!
• Here is a list of the scrolls you can get:

• Scroll for Ear Accessory for INT

  Scroll for Shield for DEF

  Scroll for One-handed Sword for ATT

  Scroll for One-handed Axe for ATT

  Scroll for One-handed BW for ATT

  Scroll for Dagger for ATT

  Scroll for Wand for Magic ATT

  Scroll for Staff for Magic ATT

  Scroll for Two-handed Sword for ATT

  Scroll for Two-handed Axe for ATT

  Scroll for Two-handed BW for ATT

  Scroll for Spear for ATT

  Scroll for Pole Arm for ATT

  Scroll for Bow for ATT

  Scroll for Crossbow for ATT

  Scroll for Claw for ATT

• Tiank Monster Card – Take the chance to exchange Maple Leaves with Tiank to get rare monster cards for your Monster Book collection. Go speak to Tiank from the Lith Harbor.
• 4th Anniversary Level-up Event – Receive Maple Leaves every time you level up! All you have to do is click on the light bulb icon that appears above your head after leveling up, and you will receive Maple Leaves from the Maple Administrator automatically.
• 4 Candles
• 4th Anniversary Celebration Cake
• Maple Leaf in between the lips…
• Making Maple Syrup
• Cassandra’s New Information
• The material of the Mysterious Fabric
• Francois’ Latest Work
• MapleSEA Speed Quiz – Cassandra has prepared a special quiz for you to find out how well you know MapleStory. Answer the names of the NPCs and monsters correctly and be rewarded with
  EXP and Maple Leaves.
• Disappeared Mysterious Fabric
• Mending the Maple Cape
• Alcaster’s Advice

Party Quest

• Party Quest category is added in the quest window. It is available when you reaches 5 levels lower than the actual level required for PQ.
• Moon Rabbit PQ is revised. Bring the remaining Rice Cakes to NPC Tory in the Short Cut map. Once Tory has accepted an enough amount of Rice Cakes, he will reward you with a Rice Cake Hat.
• New reward additions are included in the Ludibrium and Orbis Party Quest.

Map

• The Forest of Patience map can only be entered once per day.
• The Deep Forest of Patience map can only be entered once per day.
• You can search for the Treasure Chest in Subway Area once per day.
• The Delivery System is not available in Zakum’s Altar, Horned Tail Cave and Pink Bean map.

Skill

1. Common Skill for all classes edited
1. Warrior Awakening skill can be leveled up to level 5.
2. Maple Warrior master level increased to level 30.
2. Warrior job skills revised
1. Warrior skill “Power Strike” initial damage has been increased to 165%. Damage after mastering remains the same.
2. Warrior skill “Slash Blast” initial damage has been increased to 72%. Damage after mastering remains the same.
3. Spearman skill “Hyper Body” effective period increased to 300 seconds.
4. Fighter skill “Rage”, upon mastering, increases attack by 12.
5. Page skill “Threaten” applies to boss mobs. Effective period increased up to 120.
6. White Knight skills “Blizzard Charge” and “Ice Charge” damage increased to 110% upon mastering.
7. Paladin skill “Blast” attack range increased
8. Paladin skill “Sanctuary” cooling time decreased to 20 seconds.
9. Hero skill “Enrage” cooling time decreased to 6 minutes.
10. Dark Knight skill “Berserk” HP use limit changed to 50% upon mastering.
3. Mage job skills revised
1. Mage (Fire/Poison) and Mage (Ice/Lightning) Skill “Elemental Amplification” attack increased to 140%
2. 4th job magician skill “Big Bang” charge time decreased to 1 second.
3. Ice/Lightning Arch Mage Skill “Chain Lightning” extra damage increased.
4. Bowman job skills revised
1. Hunter, Crossbow Man short distance attack range decreased.
2. Hunter, Crossbow Man short distance attack damage increased.
3. Ranger, Sniper skill “Strafe” initial damage increased to 71%. Damage after mastering remains the
   same.
4. Bowmaster skill “Concentration” effective period increased to 240 seconds.
5. Marksman skill “Piercing Arrow” charge time decreased to 1 second.
6. Marksman skill “Snipe” cooling time decreased to 5 seconds based on mastered skill.
7. Hunter skill “Arrow Bomb” damage until initial mob attack increased.
5. Thief job skills revised
1. Chief Bandit skill “Band of Thieves” attack range increased.
2. Chief Bandit skill “Assaulter” moving range increased.
3. Chief Bandit skill “Pickpocket” calculations revised.
4. Night Lord skill “Ninja Ambush” range increased.
5. Shadower skill “Boomerang Stab”; delay after using this skill decreased.
6. Pirate job skills revised
   
1. Outlaw skill “Flamethrower” and “Ice Splitter” attack range increased.
2. Viper skill “Dragon Strike”; delay after using this skill decreased.
3. Viper skill “Barrage”; delay after using this skill decreased.
4. Viper skill “Energy Blast”; delay after using this skill decreased.
5. Captain skill “Rapid Fire” damage increased to 170% based on master level.
6. Captain skill “Battleship”; when battleship is disabled, waiting time is changed to 90 seconds for all
   to ride again.
7. While using Viper skill “Transformation”, can use all skills except for “Oak Barrel,” “Double Fire,”
   “Demolition” and “Snatch”.
8. While using Viper skill “Super Transformation,” can use all skills except “Oak Barrel” and “Double Fire”.
9. Viper skill “Energy Orb”, extra damage added.

Inventory

• Click the “Fold Inventory” button on the top right of the inventory window to view all the available slots in a
  glance. Clicking the same button again will unfold and close the expanded window view.
• The inventory slots (Eqp, Use, Etc) can be expanded in the Cash Shop. (Cash, Ins are not available)
• Clicking the “Expand Inventory” button in the Item Inventory window will bring you to the Cash Shop for slot
  expansion.
• Slots in the Storage can also be expanded in the Cash Shop.

Tutorial

• Deciding stats when creating a character by rolling dice is removed.
• All characters will be given the same stats to start out with.
• Beginner’s skill “Three Snails” does not require snail shells.
• Auto distribute function is added in the Character Stat window. Remaining AP (Ability Points) will be automatically distributed suitable for job & level upon clicking the button.
• An “Occupation recommend” quest is available when you reach level 8. You can still choose your preferred job if you do not like the job recommended by the Maple Administrator.
• If you choose the recommended job, you can move to the job town directly instead of taking the ship from South Perry.
• The required stat for 1st Job advancement has been removed. All newly-created characters will start up with the same stats.
• You can still choose your preferred job regardless of the current stat.
• Stats will be automatically re-distributed when making the 1st job advancement.
• Recommended skill will be marked in skill window for the 1st jobs.

Party

• The function for Finding Party is added in HotKey [O] button.
• Search party among all users in the same map without additional registration.
• Function to refuse party search is added in the game option.

Wedding

• Propose ring can now be purchased with Mesos at NPC Alegro in the wedding village. Unnecessary propose ring can be sold back to NPC Alegro.

Item

• The drop rate of the “Piece of Time” has been adjusted higher. Drop item option is increased:
  
• Master Monsters will drop better items compared to regular monsters.
• Boss mob will drop better items than Master Monsters.

Quest

• Quest system interface is revised. Chain quest will be shown with different icon, and the order of the chain quest will be available in the quest window.
• Click the “Find NPC” button under the Available tab in quest log to see the location of the quest start NPC.
• Button key [Q] is added in the quest alarm window [L] to open the quest window.
• When you register a new available quest, [Q] will blink.

Buddy Window

• Buddy Window interface has been revised. You can have a maximum of 100 buddies and categorize them into different groups.

Etc

• Fee for meso trade and item sale in the Free Market has been downgraded.

Monster

• Monster level will be shown on the left side of its name.
• Monsters in Victoria Island are re-located.

Legendary Hair Coupons

• Released in Henesys, Ludibrium, Singapore CBD, Malaysia and Leafre near the beauty shops.

EPISODE 2 (PART 2)

Knights of Cygnus

• For the first time outside Korea, you get to be part of the Knights of Cygnus legend! Releasing in early June, the Knights of Cygnus transformation will be available to all players with at least one level 20 character. Prep yourself for the Legend is coming…

Item

• New Equip items are added. Up to level 110 items will be dropped by monsters, and items over level 110 will be included in Gachapon.

My Complete Pirate Mousepad Collection

Yeah, finally got all the pirate series mousepad from Maple Story. ^_^


This free mousepad is in conjuction to Popular year end anniversary, for every RM48 A-Cash, you are entitled for a free mouse pad. Refer to my previous blog.

Gunslinger version

Infighter version
Pirate Octopus version

My Puppy Turned into Doll

After 90 days of precious moment spend with my brown puppy (a gift from my friend), it has being turned into a doll. As the saying goes... "happy times flies very fast". Gonna buy "Water of Life" to revive it and bring it back to life. Wait for me puppy...

Some SS leveling together with puppy

Fighting tengu

Hunting "Dong Dong Chiang"

** I will be back (from puppy)

Free HairStyle Coupon: Newcomer Reward Quest

Is becoming a newcomer hitting your worry list? Do not fear as NPC Sera in Maple
Island comes to your rescue with a Newcomer Bandanna and some Fruity
Candies! Now wipe your tears away and stand strong against those snails!
What’s more, a surprise reward comes your way with every 10 levelups until
you have reach level 50! Grab this opportunity to be rewarded with a Regular
Store Permit [3 Days] or a Henesys Hair Style Regular Coupon. Rewards are
random.

This new quest was released in version 0.67 which is available from from Jan 21st till Feb 24th 2009.
My friend got the Henesys Hair Style Regular Coupon and she's going to change her hair!!!

Well, as the hair coupon is a regular, you will not know what the hair result will be. It might be a very nice one, or it maybe something regular or worst, something you don't like. ^_^.
So, my friend's a bit scared not knowing what hair she might get.



She got a Chinese Hair which looks cute... like "Chun Li" in Street Fighter.

Grats to her for getting such a cute hair.
For those who would like to get a random luck, train up a character until level 50 to get this coupon. ^_^