MapleStory/Patches/MapleJapan

MapleSEA — January 21, 2009
Dear Maplers,

Please be informed that there will be a Game Client Patch and Cash Shop Update for MapleSEA on the 21st January 2009, from 0800hrs to 1300hrs (+8 GMT). The Game Service will be down during this period. Please logout before this time to avoid any loss of items.

The upcoming patch includes:

Version 0.67 Magatia Map and Quests added! Unravel the mystery of Alchemy as you explore Magatia town located in the Nihal Dessert.  Exclusive Malaysia Map Boss Monsters and Quest Behold the sight of the Targa and Scarlion Boss monsters which you have been waiting for! To start the Malaysia boss monsters quest, journey to the Malaysia Kampung Village and speak to NPC Lam.

'''Tri-Trio-Triple Event added! (Available from Jan 21st till Feb 24th)''' Extra bonus EXP will be given away at every 3rd monster you hunt. The longer you hunt, the more bonus EXP you will get!!! Receive up to an additional bonus of 200% EXP with this special event!

'''Newcomer Reward Quest added! (Available from Jan 21st till Feb 24th)''' 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.  Chinese New Year “Yuan Bao” Event (Available from Jan 21st till Feb 24th) Yuan Bao, a golden ingot which symbolizes wealth and prosperity are dropping from all monsters during this joyous Chinese New Year period! Make a trade with NPC Joyce to exchange your ingots for a Hong Bao (known as Red Packet). The bigger the Hong Bao, the higher chance you will get 888,888 mesos from NPC Cai Shen!!!

“Dong Dong Chiang” Event (Available from Jan 21st till Feb 24th) Celebrate the “Year of Ox” with the most majestic lion dance in MapleSEA! Speak to Yuan Bao Fo conveniently located in most towns to travel to a special event map where the playful Dong Dong Chiang hides! ''' Mind of Maple Necklace Quest added! (Available from Jan 21st till Feb 24th)''' There’s a legendary necklace called the Mind of Mapler that everyone would like to have their hands on… Once the Gate of Time opens, Tian Jiang will bring blessing to everyone who possessed it. Visit Tian Jiang as only he knows the secret behind the necklace.

'''Valentine’s Day Heart Quest is back! (Available from Feb 2nd till Feb 15th)''' Did you enjoy making the Heart Chocolate and Chocolate Basket for your loved ones last year? Ace of Hearts is back again to help you with the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

'''Awesome Gift for Valentine’s Day Event added! (Available from Feb 2nd till Feb 24th)''' Collect 10 Heart Shields from an opposite gender and add a Couple Heart Chair to your collection. A lovely effect will be activated when you sit next to a character of the opposite gender who has the Couple Heart Chair.

Rose Drop Event added (Available from Feb 2nd till Feb 15th) A set of 4 Valentine Roses are scattered around MapleSEA. Party up with your loved one and start hunting for it!  Malaysia Exclusive Map Updates! - Fashionistas look out for the new Hairstyles and Face Looks implemented in the Trend Zone Metropolis’ beauty salons. - New gachapon machine is added in the Kampung Village! - Local specialties potions are added in the Kampung Village.

Gachapon Update! New Gachapon items are added: - [Equip] White Polar Bear Chair - [Equip] Brown Polar Bear Chair - [Use] Knuckle Production Catalyst - [Use] Gun Production Catalyst - [Quest] Maple Necklace Gem  New Horned Tail Conditions implement! 1) User will now require a Horned Tail Ticket that is necessary to be in the inventory during the boss fight. Otherwise, user will be disconnected. 2) Throughout the horntail duration, only the 30 characters that are registered in the Horntail Squad List can remain in the 3 maps. Any other characters that are in the maps but not registered in the list will be disconnected immediately.

Christmas events and NPCs are removed.

Cash Shop Items added: [Equip] Lunar Celebration Ornament (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lunar Celebration Cap (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lunar Celebration Dress (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lunar Celebration Suit (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lunar Celebration Pumps (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lunar Celebration Shoes (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Deng Long (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lion Head Cap (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Lion Hair Overall (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Jin Niu Zai Cap (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Jin Niu Zai Overall (Available till 4th Feb) [Equip] Dark Seraphim [Equip] Cutie Boy Overall [Equip] Cutie Girl Overall [Equip] Thai Formal Suit (M) [Equip] Thai Formal Dress (F) [Equip] White Cutie Cow Glove [Equip] Transparent Glass [Use] String of Chinese Traditional Fire Cracker (Available till 4th Feb) [Use] New Year Megassenger 1 (Available till 4th Feb) [Use] New Year Megassenger 2 (Available till 4th Feb)

If you have problem running the auto-patch when starting the game through the desktop shortcut, restart your PC and follow the steps described in this link here: http://www.maplesea.com/support/faq.aspx#09.

If this fails, please download the manual patch. If manual patch does not work, please re-download the new game client. Check our FAQ section for more information.

- MapleSEA Administrator

MapleJapan — December 17, 2008
The maintenance on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 8:30 to 17:10 has ended.

Today's update is one of the following contents.

1. Limited time map "Village of Happiness" has been opened.

2. Cash Shop items have been added.

[Hats] Christmas Tree hat Christmas Hair Pin

[Weapons] Christmas tree Reindeer Stick "My Friend Santa" Christmas Tree Staff

[Effect] Christmas Bulb Santa Gift Christmas Decorations Santa Claus Choir

[Ring] Parasitic Plant Ring

[Pet] Crystal Reindeer

[Pet equipment] Crystal Reindeer Wings

[Package] Crystal Reindeer Package

3. Added in-game items. [Hat] Reindeer Hair Band

[Established] Christmas Chair Kamakura Sand Rabbit kun Sand Rabbit chan

4.New quests have been added. [Limited Time Quests] Camilla, Yuta and a necklace New Year's event: HappyNewYear Letter to Santa A gift from Cliff Kevin's Shaved Ice Material Cliff's Shaved Ice Material Ready for winter, the village of happiness Lost reindeer

5. Quests released for a limited period of time. Santa-Cat's Presents Preparation Presents for the Friendly Kitty Cats of Christmas Alphabet Correction Event: Christmas Alphabet Correction Event: MAPLESTORY

6. Campaign hold. Let's go to play in the village of happiness! ※ period: From 2008 Dec. 17 after the maintenance to 2009 January 29 before the maintenance. ... Christmas tree? Fishing! Happy Christmas ♪ ※ period: From 2008 Dec. 17 after the maintenance to 2009 January 29 before the maintenance. Alphabet collect! ※ period: From 2008 Dec. 17 after the maintenance to 2009 January 14 before the maintenance. Winter Goods GO GO! ※ period: From 2008 Dec. 17 after the maintenance to 2009 January 29 before the maintenance.

7. New Items have been added to Gachapon.

8. World change has been processed.

9.Changes in the game. Attribute Value Modification for "Elemental Earrings" Attack power for "The Demon Shuriken" has been increased Changes in boss monsters abilities

Yours Sincerely, MapleStory Staff