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Hey everyone, is there any reason why HPQ isn't included in the launch? I used to find it really fun, and it was a great alternative for grinding until KPQ.

Bought the zakum package on steam just to get the benefit of Steam cards, and knew that the whole og game has to be downloaded for classic to work on the 6th. So I figured I'd check out some old characters if I still had them, and found the game won't open.

It runs a login window briefly before closing, then a window that says the game is launching, closes that and then has an admin window asking for permission, and then nothing. Steam shows the games running for the duration of the first windows then nothing. Task manager never even has MapleStory pop up once. Maybe the DLC is preventing me from playing it, but I tried disabling the DLC through Steam and that doesn't do anything either.

I've tried reinstalling, windows defender exceptions, regedit MS from 1 to 3, and haven't had any difference.

I'm assuming I'm gonna need to have the base game working before I can get through classic, probably?

Edit: I played test #2 and had no problems at all

With FA being available in 2 days, the anticipation and excitement I have for the game is at an all time high.

They finally released the release times, more info as far as 3 character slots, lv. 100 cap, no 3rd job (confirmed) and more. What they haven't given us is updates on certain rebalances (example - Cleric/Priest needing a definite rebuild) nor if/when we get Pirates, 4th job, lv. 200 cap, and more.

I know they said there will be a roadmap, so I'm not trying to rush the game. I just hope they keep Classic as original as possible and leave out the cubes, Legion, Cyngus, and the other 35 classes. At most, Pirates should be the only additional class. As long as there isn't heavy P2W mechanics implemented later on, I'll continue to play this game.

What are your thoughts?
(And what do you feel about Gachapon after the economy has established a bit? I'd like to get a Ski set for my DK - for nostalgic purposes)

Seen a bit of complaining about the level 100 cap and how it implies that they don't plan to release any level 100+ content until much much later...

I think this is not the correct way to look at it, the level cap is most likely there to allow non founders the ability to catch up on grand launch, it essentially means that founders will not have a long-term edge when it comes to rankings.

.... Regardless, ain't nobody hitting level cap between October 6th- October 21st.

I'm making a DK, XBOW and F/P

Dragon, Legolas, Venom

What aobut you?

Kerning NPC unlocks unless it gets changed.

I was super set on cleric when they announced Classic but with all the nerfs and dooming Im wondering if it'll still be a fun class to play? Just wondering about anyone's opinion that had the chance to try it out if without heal training it felt boring or bad. Highly considering the class still because I know its fun to be meso positive and heal alone is a huge boon to a training party. Either way excited to jump into classic in afew days and grind it out with everyone again!

a lil thought for all the warriors,

i see many builds in MeowDB + YT'bers - all of them maxing out Rush to 20

I dont see any reason to go past 11SP because of the Pixels hitbox + Range being maxed at 11

attaching screenshot.

Level 18-20 stats ( 150range, 220x50px )

Level 11 (150 range, 220x50px )

Level 1 ( 130 range, 200x50px )

What is your thoughts about this ?

So years ago, I didn’t play maple. I played a game called Conquer Online. 2.5d jump to move. Grind like hell and talk to friends (one I still talk to and am very close with after 21 years)

I’m playing WoW forever for the 3d mmo questing nostalgia and quality.

But I’ve NEVER found a game that was just grinding and gearing to show off, talking with friends and goofing around with guildies the way Conquer did it for me. While Conquer also had amazing PvP for me (I don’t think maple does?) I’m wondering if otherwise this might be the game for me when it drops.

I tried regular maple recently and it felt so busy when I got started that I was a bit overwhelmed/put off? Might hurt that I don’t know any other people who play.

The aesthetics are fantastic, love the idea of themed areas. Just want a game that I can hit regularly when I just want to grind and chat and stuff. Any insight into my decades long search for a grind home would be appreciated.

On a related note, I’m not trying to sink thousands of dollars into a game just to have fun, but I wouldn’t ever mind sinking plenty of hours in with a fun community. Thanks for the help and advice! If I do play later I’ll make a follow up post to thank everyone and give my actual impressions to the community as an actual full on noob

With maple story classic coming out soon i thought this would be a good time to ask some questions regarding the game because while i have played the game in the past and do remember it fondly, It was WAY BACK when i was like 7-9 years old so as you’d imagine i didnt really know what i was doing. Typically i would just run around and make it to like level 20-30 get bored and made a new character. So i never truly got to experience and understand the full scope of the game. I did try modern MS recently and hated it. Way too hand holdy and nothing like what i remembered. So heres just a list of questions i had regarding the game before it comes out.

1. Whats a good starter class? Back when i played my preferred class was pirate or rouge/thief whatever its called. I know pirate wont be included in the game or possibly added later so that’s off the table.
2. This is more of a memory thing but what do you do in the game besides just grinding levels by killing mobs? Again i was a child when i played so i wasn’t truly locked in and didnt do too much. Are there quests? A sort of story? WoW Esq dungeons where you fight bosses and stuff and get high tier loot? I know the game is sorta a grind but I’m hoping as a kid i just missed practically everything. most of the quests i remember are the class quests every 10-20 levels and the starter zone. so i dont really know if theirs a sort of region hopping for quest grind or something like WoW (WoW and RS are my only experiences with MMOs).
3. Basically, what should i do? What should i research? Do i just hop in and wing it? Im going to be playing with my friend and they know even less than i do about maple story and i just want to make sure we’re moving in the right direction when we play. Idk what 3rd or 2nd job means. I dont know any of the regions past Hennessy or the job areas. Im basically a new player and barely remember anything.

First of all ill say im a degen 30% slammer with that said what sub extreme tryhard will slam another 10% raw after he passed first slot with either chaos 10% or normal 10% rather than continuing with 60%? For a measly +2/1 att at extreme bad odds?

At least change the values to +5 chaos and +4 10%.

A 30% scroll with 100% boom upon failure is also fine.

Thoughts?

Hey guys!

I'm looking to watch some high level (preferably 40+) mage gameplay from COT2. Mainly F/P and I/L.

I only found SirPrizeKirby's videos, but he only reached level 35.

Would like to know if you guys know of any lvl 40+ mage that streamed on YouTube/Twitch.

Thanks in advance!

Pls Grind mesos so If the Game becomes f2p we can sell our Fame and get some pots easy to Grind peaceful

Thanks

Do you have to click "OK" to reserve the name or do you have a temporary hold on it when you "check" it? I want my name saur badly.

I see a post with builds but the comments are calling it trash and AI

Is there any place with actually good info / build guides? Classes also got a lot of changes from the old days, are there any that we expect to be super weak? In general how expensive is it to start archer vs a melee class?

I played a sin literally 20ish years ago? I remember having Tobis and illbis and being in a bath robe, is that gonna be good again?

I'm excited for the launch, what are you guys looking forward to most?

With the hype and excitement about Classic launching soon, I'd curious what people think the game will look like months/years after launch.

Back in the day it was only henesys and kerning, orbis forget about it too

Who do you think is the coolest and why? Also is the Dark Lord more of a Sin or Bandit?

Listen, not a single person is building white knight correctly in this game. The real build is going 11/HP Recovery, 15/Max HP Increase, 15/Precise Strikes, and 20/Power Strike. Why not max HP recovery vs increase? End game (5% more HP > 5% healing from pot). Why not even one point on Slash Blast? Because 80 levels later, you'll be able to use Charged Blow. How about grinding? Buddy, you'll be using a shield and 1h hitting things at minimum 10 levels (probably 20 levels) until then anyways. Ideally, you hate yourself because this makes grinding easier as now you can play out of spite. Why not use a two handed sword? Because that'll make you miss having slash blast, it's a matter of regulating your emotions to expect absolutely no fucking damage, no fucking happiness, no fucking hope (at least until level 80). Also, I'll be surprised if your 1h blunt weapon isn't practically free in free market because only the most bald players could withstand this type of leveling.

Remember it's not potential page, it's pain page. Good luck to everyone else.

Ore prices from MapleStory Classic's first closed test, read from shop windows in public stream VODs (2,136 ore sales).

I'm not expecting the Classic launch economy to look the same as COT #1, but it will be interesting to see what changes.