V. 88 Coming out today.

Dual Blade Class

• This new Explorer class is now available to play! You can choose to create a Dual Blade at the character selection screen.
• Dual Blades cannot share cash inventory with characters in the same world.
• Able to wield a dagger in the main hand and a Katara in the off hand.
• New scrolls specifically made for Dual Blade are available.
• Dual Blade specific quests are available at the first job advancement. Keep an eye out for an owl.
• Level up to 100 to receive an exclusive, Thief-only Reverse Mask.

New Items

• Miracle Cube
• Rare Meso Sack
• Epic Meso Sack
• Unique Meso Sack
• Dual Blade Basic Look
• Dual Blade Advanced Look
• Dual Blade Master Look
• Mastery Book Packages
• Blade Set Packages
• Pirate Emblem Flag
• Red Hearted Eye Patch
• Purple Starred Eye Patch
• Striped Bandana
• Owl Hat
• Blue Headband
• Brown Headband
• Owl Effect

Chaos Dungeons

Coming July 21st, something is happening in the deep places in Maple World. A dark power has possessed Zakum and Horntail, making them even deadlier than they were before. Chaos Zakum and Chaos Horntail are here -- are you ready for the challenge?

Chaos Zakum requires an expedition of at least six Maplers that are skilled and strong of at least level 100. Defeat this enraged monster and you'll have the chance at picking up a Chaos Zakum Helmet, Chaos Zakum's Tree Branch and some awesome scrolls!

Chaos Horntail needs at least six Maplers even stronger than those needed to fight Chaos Zakum. You must be at least level 110 to go on this expedition but if you can defeat Chaos Horntail you might be lucky enough to pick up a Chaos Horntail Necklace!

Chaos Zakum
• A more powerful version of Zakum is available to adventurers. This boss is available in channel 10.
• The dungeon is open to characters level 100 and up.
• Expeditions can be no less than 6 and no more than 30 characters.
• New loots!
• Entrance requirements are the same as normal Zakum.
• Chaos Zakum will drop Advanced Potential Scrolls and Advanced Equip Enhancement Scrolls.

Chaos Horntail
• A more powerful version of Horntail. This boss is available in channel 15. (Currently there is a known issue with the message at the entrance of Horntail stating the event is in channel 13. We will address this in the future.)
• The dungeon is open to characters level 110 and up.
• Expeditions can be no less than 6 and no more than 30 characters.
• Entrance requirements are the same as normal Horntail.
• Chaos Zakum will drop Advanced Potential Scrolls and Advanced Equip Enhancement Scrolls.
• A chaos version of the Horntail Necklace is available.

Potential and Enhancement Systems

Item Rank
• Items are now separated into ranks. Items with a white border are Normal, items with a blue border are Rare, items with a purple border are Epic and items with a yellow border are Unique. White items are the most common and unique items are the most rare and hard to get. But they have the best attributes.
• When an item drops from a monster they have a chance to be Normal, Rare, Epic or Unique. Items that are ranked rare or above will drop in an unidentified state.
• An unidentified item is shown with a red border. Using the magnifying glass on the item will reveal its potential. Items that are unidentified can be rare or better rank potential. There are restrictions to the magnifying glass depending on the level of the item.

Magnifying Glasses
• Basic - Can identify items that are level 30 and below
• Average - Can identify items that are level 70 and below
• Advanced - Can identify items that are level 120 and below
• Premium - Can identify all items

Item Potential
• Under this new system, some weapons now have hidden potential attributes that are randomly assigned. Normal items have their usual attributes but Rare or better items will randomly be given one to three hidden potential attributes. The higher the rank of the item the better the potential attribute will be.
• A Normal item’s potential attribute are not visible until a Potential Scroll is used on the item. Use a Potential Scroll on the item to make it “Unidentified” then use a Magnifying Glass to reveal the potential.
• Potential Scroll - Assigns a potential to a normal ranking item without using the upgrade count. Success rate 70%. Item is destroyed upon failure.
• Advanced Potential Scroll - Assigns a potential to a normal ranking item without using the upgrade count. Success rate 90%. Item is destroyed upon failure.
• Potential Scrolls can drop from monsters in the world or they can be found by using the Miracle Cube Cash Shop item. Each Miracle Cube used will yield one scroll fragment. Combine five to create a Potential Scroll and 10 to create an Advanced Potential Scroll.
• Using the Miracle Cube on an identified will reduce it to an unidentified state. Reusing a Magnifying Glass will reveal a new set of Potential traits.

Equipment Enhancement
• Apply an Equipment Enhancement Scroll or Advanced Equipment Enhancement Scroll. Each successful use will increase the item’s stats!
• The success rate of the scroll will decrease as the number of enhancements increases.
• Should the enhancement fail, the item will be destroyed. The number of yellow stars above an item’s name shows the number of successful enhancements the item has received. One star means the item now belongs to the Excellent Class and the item name will be in red in the description. Three stars mean Special Class and the item name will show in green.
• 1st enhancement: 100% success rate, 2nd enhancement: 90% success rate, etc

Follow System

MapleStory is about many things--adventure, excitement, fun, but most of all it's about friends! Friends are the lifeblood that makes MapleStory live and we're always looking for new ways for friends to help one another.

Coming on July 21st, the MapleStory Follow system is designed to make helping friends easier than ever before. The Follow system is simply a way to set your character to follow another around without your intervention. It's a great way for a friend to show you the best way to get to that secret hunting spot or how to get through that dungeon unscathed or just to take a nice walk through a Maple World spot of your choosing!

Here's how it works:
1. To start following another character, simply right-click on the person you'd like to follow around. A pop-up window will appear. Please note that the other character must be standing on a flat surface and be within 10 feet for the system to work. The Follow system will not work on characters that are on ladders or hanging from ropes.

2. Left-click 'Follow.'

3. The person you are trying to follow must accept your request. A pop-up window will appear on their screen asking if they'll allow you to follow them. They must click 'Yes.'

4. Your character will begin following the other character around. If you perform any action while in 'Follow' mode, the mode will be canceled and your character will stop moving. To start 'Follow' mode again, return to step 1.

Note 1: The Follow system may be canceled if players attempt to travel through certain portals.

Note 2: The Follow system may be disabled on certain maps.

Events

Dual Blade PQ Bonus - (7/21 ~ 8/18)
• onus EXP will be given to the party if there is a Dual Blade in the party.

Top Secret - (7/21 ~ 8/18)
• Characters levels 13 or higher can talk to Cassandra to start the quest.
• The quest can be completed every 30 minutes.
• After collecting 20 Secret Reports and turning in the quest, players are rewarded with a random prize.

Daily 2x Buff - (7/21 ~ 8/18)
• Characters level 13 or higher can talk to the Maple Admin to start the quest.
• Repeatable once per day.
• Players are given a Dark Feather, holding the feather for 15 minutes will turn it into a Bright Feather.
• The player can turn the Bright Feather in for reward; choose between a 2x EXP buff or 2x Drop buff that lasts for 30 minutes.

Dual Blade Wedding Event - (7/21 ~ 8/18)
• When two Dual Blade characters successfully marry they are rewarded with a random pet.

Summer Drop - (7/21 ~ 8/18)
• Summer themed items that drop from selected mobs all over the world.
• This event has no level restrictions and is open to all users.

New User Promotion - (7/21 ~8/18)
• New registered users will be awarded for completing certain objectives between the event period.
• Add a Friend: Making 10 friends will reward the player with a VIP Teleport rock.
• Moon Bunny Bonus EXP: New users who participate in the Moon Bunny PQ will receive 25% bonus EXP upon completion. This stacks with the Dual Blade Bonus EXP.
• First Job Advancement: When the player makes first job advancement during the event period, they’ll receive a class specific scroll and a basic Magnifying Glass.
• A Gift for Reaching Level 20: Upon reaching level 20 during the event period, a 2x EXP Coupon will be awarded to the player.

Dual Blade Level Up
• When a Dual Blade levels up during the event they will be rewarded with rewards for reaching milestone levels of 20,30,50,70, and 100. Speak to the Maple Admin when you reach the appropriate levels to receive your reward.
• Dual Blades who start off at level 30 will receive the level 30 reward.

Dual Blade Prize - (7/21 ~8/18)
• During the event period monsters all over the world will drop an Owl Sticker.
• Double clicking the Owl Sticker will reward the player with a random prize.
• Dual Blades characters who have made their first job Advancement will receive a Dual Blade specific scroll and a chance to win a offline/cash prize.
- Safety Charm, VIP Teleport Rock, Owl of Minerva, Miu Miu the Travelling Merchant, Kerning City Hair Color Coupon, Henesys Skin Care Coupon, Henesys Face Coupon (REG), Cloud 9 Messenger, Random Meso Sack, Henesys Hair Style Coupon (VIP), Kerning City Hair Style Coupon, Mushroom House Elf: 7 days, Alien Pet, Vicious Hammer, Miracle Cube, Sudden Raid Mastery Book, Thorns Mastery Book, Full Size Dual Blade Poster, Custom MapleStory Skinned Laptop

Level 30 Dual Blade Character Giveaway
• Players who already have a level 30 or higher character in a world can create a level 30 Dual Blade in the same world.
• This level 30 Dual Blade will start with a set of basic armor and weapons. Similar to using Maple Life.
• Players are given one level 30 Dual Blade per account.

Explorers' Rings - (7/21 ~ 7/28)
• The quest to get the Explorer’s Ring has been extended.

AP and SP Giveaway

It's summertime at last! Skies are blue, birds are singing and monsters are rampaging all over Maple World! Yup, it's time to get in shape for another season of excitement.

Fortunately, you're going to get some help with that. In MapleStory's 'Get Set for Summer' AP/SP Giveaway, you're going to get some Ability Point and Skill Point reset scrolls absolutely FREE. Have you misallocated a point and it's been holding you back? Perhaps you're looking to try a new build? Here's your chance to get ready for summer slaying season!

Here's how it works:
• Players with a level 30-49 character will receive 10 AP Resets and a 2nd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.
• Players with a level 50 - 69 character will receive 15 AP Resets and a 3rd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.
• Players with a level 70 or above character will receive 20 AP Resets and a 3rd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.

Once you've received your tokens, here's how to use them:

• Log in to MapleStory using the character you wish to use the scrolls on.
• Visit the Cash Shop.
• The items will be located in the Cash Shop. Their expiration countdown will begin immediately, so use the scrolls fast!







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But on topic, it seems like they're making it more like every MMO ever made. Item Identification, random attributes, dual-wielding, the "I'm too lazy to make more bosses so I'm going so slightly edit the sprite of the first one and give it +50 strength." trick.

Dual Bladers look kick ass though.

brb finding a private server of maplestory 2006
God damn complications, it doesn't need this much crap!
New towns, new weapons, new ways of using weapons, new characters for said weapons, new items to correct your mistakes that you made on said weapons, new items that give you a new ball sack, new tits gad dammit ass clown!!

edit: also they over did it with the new stuff, lol lags and glitches

Quote :

Follow System

Brb, following someone and idling at the same time.

Lin wrote:

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Follow System

Brb, following someone and idling at the same time.

Wolf was abusing the follow system, he was making do weird things. :c

Well as long as the cast gets all hot and bothered during this update I don't mind.

Lin wrote:

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Follow System

Brb, following someone and idling at the same time.

I approve of this.

Oh my god, why are you all so bad???

I WAS NOT A PART OF IT :C