Information about Maplesea

Subject: Information about Maplesea Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:37 am

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Introducing MapleStory, the world's first 2D side-scrolling MMO Role-Playing-Game. Wizet Corporation Ltd based in South Korea is the developer of this highly anticipated game. The unique characteristics of the game have been well received by the mainstream in Korea, Japan, and China . With impressive backgrounds and charming characters, MapleStory has become one of the hottest and top MMORPGs in the 3 regions. In recognition of its achievements, MapleStory has been awarded the Outstanding Award in 2003 Digital Contents (Online Game), the Most Popular Game Award in 2003 Republic of Korea Game Award and Outstanding Award in 2003 Republic of Korea Game Award (Online Game), making it the only comparable product to the top online casual game, BNB in Korea. In 2005, South-East Asia players in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia will enjoy the privilege in experiencing this new genre of gaming through www.maplesea.com. As the leading Online Game distributor in South-East Asia , AsiaSoft has made tremendous investments in bringing in the first 2D side-scrolling MMORP game, providing a refreshing gaming experience for all gamers.

The game of MapleStory consists of a 2D animated background with rich stunning artwork, using a side-scrolling approach, which allows it to stand out from other 2D games. The control of the game is made easy through the use of the keyboard which enables the character to climb, jump and run. Regardless of age range, players are able to experience the fun of this 2D side-scrolling MMORP game!

MapleStory has a fascinating world of fairytale-like design concept. A series of challenging maps have been created from vintage styled cottages and grasslands, the wild and archaic bands of highlands, and magical forests. Each map consists of a vast kaleidoscope of settings such as forests, a Viking ship, urban zones, swamps, highlands, beaches, snowy regions etc. creating a fantasy adventure for all.

The enchanting musical pieces that blend into the different sceneries in MapleStory enrich and define the mood of the various landscapes. In this fascinating world, players will be able to find their own fantasy land. At the same time, this is what AsiaSoft presents to her supporters in another milestone. In the near future, MapleStory will bring about a refreshing choice for family entertainment!

Subject: Re: Information about Maplesea Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:55 am

There are many versions of maplestory such as

MapleStory South Korea - Korean

MapleStory Japan - Japanese

MapleStory China (PRC) - Simplified Chinese

MapleStory North America (Global) - EnglishMapleStory South East Asia - English

MapleStory Taiwan (ROC) - Traditional Chinese

MapleStory Thailand - Thai and English

MapleStory Europe - English, French, German, Spanish, and Dutch.

MapleStory Hong Kong (Macau) - Traditional Chinese

To download the game client go thru http://www.maplestory.com/ .

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Among the familiar characters, the wide range of freedom, and interesting factors that allow you to enjoy the game from various angles, you will also find out that what you thought of as just an online game is merely just a portion of a plateful of fun MapleStory can provide.

In addition to all the factors that the existing online games have, throw in the unusual minigames, various events, and a variety of backgrounds that transcend time, and before you know it, you will find yourself glued to MapleStory.

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MapleStory is an online game that uses a side-scroll format, which is entirely different from the 3-D or quarter-view formats that are prevalent in most games. It allows you to jump or climb ladders, emphasizes arcade-like dynamic to the game play, and doesn't have confusing perspective transitions so it's easily approachable for anyone to play.

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From clothes and hair styles to earrings and shoes, most of the wearable items in the game are shown on the screen as worn by the characters. It goes beyond merely distinguishing the items from those of others with vague colors and forms, and allows you to visually enjoy the items themselves.

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In MapleStory, unique and bizarre items appear alongside the usual items that are available in most common games. Unexpected items appear as weapons and clothes to give you the kind of fun simply unavailable in other games.

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The characters featured in the game display humongous heads and feature a ton of hilarious facial expressions to draw a smile to your face. Cute, charming monsters, various events, and minigames within the game are all available for you to enjoy.

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The towns are featured in their own, very distinctive ways, which allows the users to fully appreciate the different dynamics each town has to offer. Small details such as the scrolling background that follows the character's movement only adds to the beauty of the game in itself. As for the attacking skills, the higher the level of skills, the flashier, the skills get, making each attack a dynamic, eye-pleasing experience.

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TO START THE GAME

Step 1: Download Game Client
To play the game, you'll need a program that executes it, and the set-up program is called client.

Note: Download might take some time.

Step 2: Install Game
Double-click on “MSSETUP.EXE” to install MapleStory, after the client is downloaded.

Step 3: Sign Up a MapleStory Account
You'll need to sign up an account to enjoy MapleStory, along with its guilds, communities, and various other services.

Step 4: Run MapleStory
Once installation is completed, you'll see a mushroom-looking MapleStory icon on your desktop.

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Double-click on it to start the game.

Note: Before starting the game, please make sure you have DirectX on your computer. Download DirectX if it isn’t installed.

Step 5: Login to start Game
Login with your email and password registered while signing up an account to start enjoying MapleStory.

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About the world and the character

World
After login, the screen will scroll up to show available worlds. There are currently 2 worlds available at MapleStory, with 20 channels per world.

Note: Your account has access to all the worlds available, but your character isn't. Wherever the world the character is created, the character only belongs in that world. Within the world, however, the character can be at whichever channels it wants to be.

Character
After selection of the world and channel to play in, you'll be sent to the Character page. You are able to “Select", "Create" or "Delete" a character.

* "Select a Character"
Allows you to choose the character you wish to represent, train and groom within MapleStory.
If you already have a character, double-click on it to start the game. Create a character if you have not created one.

* "Create a Character"
Allows you to create a new character. You may create 3 characters per account.

> Character’s Name
Enter the character name of your choice, and click on “CHECK” to see if the name is available or not.

> Character’s Appearance
Choose face, hairstyle, top, bottom, shoes, and weapons from the list.

> Character’s Stats
Roll the dice to choose the appropriate stats for STR, DEX, INT and LUK. You are advise to decide on the job that the character wish to take before deciding in the stats.

Click on "Check" to check your character name before click on “OK” when confirmed to create the character.
* "Delete a Character"
Allows you to delete a character. For security purpose, you are required to enter your 13-digit AisaSoft Passport ID.

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PLAYING THE GAME

Controlling the Character
Once you start playing the game, you'll see your character as the beginner. To move your character, press one of the arrow keys on the keyboard. To jump and attack, press Alt and Ctrl on the keyboard.

Hunting
After killing a monster, you'll see a message on the bottom-right corner of the screen flashing '***'s EXP went up. That's the amount of EXP gained by hunting down a monster. Once you reach a certain amount of EXP, you'll be able to level up.

(Press S to see your stats or look at the EXP meter next to MP at the bottom of the screen to see how much more EXP you need to level up.)

When you level up, you'll be awarded with 5 Ability Points. Press S, and designate your Ability Points to wherever they are needed, be it STR, DEX, INT, LUK, or MaxMP & MaxHP. Once you have leveled up, your HP and MP will be full again. If you hunt a monster, it'll usually drop off a leftover and some Mesos. They can be picked up through the button Z. \

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JOB ADVANCEMENTS

You can make the job advancement, job adv. for short, once you reach level 10 (8 to be a magician.). To advance, head over to the job adv. guild at one of the occupational towns.

1st job adv.
You are required to fulfill the requirements listed as follows:

* Warrior
Perion, Victoria Island
Shrine of Warriors
Level 10+
Str 35+

* Magician
Ellinia, Victoria Island
Magic Library
Level 8+
Int 20+

* Bowman
Henesys, Victoria Island
Bowman Instructional School
Level 10+
Dex 25+

* Thief
Kerning City, Victoria Island
Level 10+
Dex 25+

Once you have advanced, your character's maximum HP or MP will increase, along with receiving 1 Skill Point, SP for short. From then on out, every level up will bring 3 Skill Points, and you'll be able to acquire new skills.

2nd job adv.
Head over to the job adv. guild and you'll go through a test according to your job. Once you pass the test, you'll be choosing one of the jobs available under the job you currently own. The requirements will be LEV 30, SP 0 no matter which job.

Note: Once you have chosen your path, you can't choose a different path and advance with another job later on.

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ABOUT THE ITEMS

Items are classified in five big groups, (Meso, equipment, use, etc., pet) along with cash items. Items can be picked up through the button Z.

Meso
The currency used in MapleStory. It can be acquired through hunting down the monsters or selling the leftovers from the monsters at various stores.

Equipment items
Items that the character puts on. Items that fall under equipment are hats, weapons, accessories, earrings, top, bottom, gloves, shoes, and etc. The standard to equip the items are based on the job, skill points and level required.

Use items
Items which are needed to recover HP or MP in the game. Town Scrolls that allow the character to return to the corresponding town are also classified as "use' items.

Etc. items
Items which are the leftovers from the hunted monsters. They can be sold at stores for Mesos. Some of which are required items for quests. Minerals and jewels also are considered as Etc. items

Cash items
Avatar item that helps decorate the character. Click on the Cash Shop button at the bottom-left corner to enter, and the items are NOT FREE. Cash item is usually an equipment item that the character put on, but there are also items that allow the character to change hairstyle, skin color, or hair color.

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ABOUT SKILLS

The general summary of Skill System
Excluding the beginners, the other four jobs (warriors, magicians, bowmen, and thieves) have their own, unique skills. As the character makes advancements, numerous skill slots will be available. The skills won't be available for use just by obtaining the skill book, but rather, the skills will be obtained through using SP's earned after every level up.

Types of Skill
Skills are divided into two different categories, active and passive.

* Passive Skill: Works without really doing anything special
* Active: Uses up MP and others to start up the skill; works for a set period of time.

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ABOUT QUESTS

Doing Quests
Lots of different quests await you in MapleStory. To do a quest, you need to first look for an NPC that provides one. The requirements for a quest can vary, but usually involves level, fame, job, and/or items. Through the quest, the character can gain items, EXP and others that directly affect your character.

There are two types of quests, one-time quest and repeatable quests. A one-time quest can only be completed once, and then it's over. Repeatable quests can be done again even after completing it the first time. You can access quest names, quest in progress, ended quest, and quest info's on the See Quest Info window at menu (HotKey: Q).