MapleStory/Patches/MapleSEA

MapleS.E.A. — October 9, 2008
Dear Maplers,

Please be informed that there will be a Game Client Patch and Cash Shop Update for MapleSEA on the 08th October 2008, from 0800 hrs (+8 GMT) to 1430 hrs (+ 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 0.63

- Release of MY Extension Map!

- Opening of Halloween Map!

- Halloween Party Quest added!

- New quests available in MY Maps!

- Enhanced features in MapleSEA Interface.

- New Cash Items Added!

- Reported bug fixed!

For more details on the updates, please refer to the following link:

www.maplesea.com/intro/news/newsdetail.aspx?id=118

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: 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.

*Please note that the Patch Schedule has been changed to 9th October 2008.

'''*EDIT: The patch has been extended for 1 hour and will conclude at 1530hrs. The extended period is to allow us to run deeper tests on some connectivity issues. We are also looking at the unavailability of wedding system which had happened since yesterday.'''

**Game service has resumed since 1530hrs (+8 GMT).

- MapleSEA Administrator

Patch Notes (Version 0.63):

Dear Maplers,

The following contents will be released in MapleSEA game client version 0.63.

Learn about the latest information that have been modified and added in this patch:

[Game]

1. You can jump straight from the platform to the lower level by pressing [↓] & [jump] key at the same time. It may not available in certain areas due to the characteristic of the place.

2. You can view the currently equipped items in hair shop, plastic surgery shop and skin shop.

3. More functions available by using keyboard useful when selecting world, character, chatting with NPC and in Cash Shop.

4. Level display of Eqp. Item has changed.

5. Some of Beginner’s skills are adjusted. - Beginner: MP consumed by 3 snails has decreased. - Beginner: MP consumed for HP recovery and MP delay have decreased. - Beginner: MP consumed for Nimble Feet and delay have decreased.

6. Some of 1st job skills are adjusted. - For all Warriors: When HP recovery increase skill level is higher than level 1, time that takes for HP recovery has decreased. - For all Thieves: Dark Sight delay has decreased.

7. Some of the 2nd job skills are adjusted. - For all Bowman: Power knockback activated percentage has increased. - For Crossbow man: Iron Arrow consume MP and damage are synchronized with skill description.

8. Some of the 3rd job skills are adjusted. - For all Bowman: Mortal Blow activated percentage has increased. - Chief Bandit : Thieves consume MP has decreased. Chakra recovery has increased and damage attacked while recovery has decreased.

9. Some of the 4th job skills are adjusted. - For Dark Knight: Beholder's Buff delay has decreased. - For all Warriors: Monster Magnet gage has implemented. Number of Mobs to draw near will vary by the gage. - For all Magicians: You can move while charging the gage of Big Bang. - For Crossbow Master: You can move while charging the gage of Piercing. - For all Thieves: Number of Mobs you can attack by Showdown has increased. - For Paladin: Sanctuary delay has decreased. - For Dark Knight: Berserk HP condition has increased. - For Crossbow Master: Sniping delay has decreased.

10. Davy John PQ Mobs has weaken.

11. Finding Party function are added. - Click 'Find' button in the party window (hot key 'P') and finding party UI will pop up. - You can register yourself at finding party. - You can invite users automatically who are registered in finding party. - User whose level is either higher or lower than 30 from your own level will not be searched. - Only those users who are in the same map as you're will be subject to the finding party search.

12. Party HP UI added. - You can choose activate/deactivate Party UI by pressing HP display button. - Only party member shown in the mini map will display their HP.

13. Drop rate of some Mastery books have increased.

14. When you double click on the name or finish requirement of the quest registered in the quest alarm window, quest info window will pop up and show you the information.

15. Tool tip display in the shop signboard and post have changed.

16. Guild union system is added. - There must be more than 2 guilds to create Guild union. - Maximum number of guild can join the Guild union is 5.

17. If you click NPC in available quest tab, you can find the location of the NPC in the world map. - This is not available for NPC in those area that can’t be shown in the world map.

[Item]

1. New scrolls are added. (10, 30, 60, 70, 100% each) - Scroll for Pole-Arm for Accuracy - Scroll for Spear for Accuracy - Scroll for Two-Handed BW for Accuracy - Scroll for Two-Handed Axe for Accuracy - Scroll for Two-Handed Sword for Accuracy - Scroll for One-Handed BW for Accuracy - Scroll for One-Handed Axe for Accuracy - Scroll for One-Handed Sword for Accuracy - Scroll for Shield for STR - Scroll for Overall for STR - Scroll for Bottomwear for DEX - Scroll for Topwear for LUK - Scroll for Earring for HP   - Scroll for Earring for LUK - Scroll for Helmet for DEX

[Map]

1. More information can be found from the mini map. - Buddy, party, guild, spouse will be shown in special icon. - Location of the quest NPC will be shown.

2. Sleepywood, El Nath, Ludibrium world maps are added.

3. Mini dungeons are added in Victroria Island. - Henesys Pig Farm - Ruin of crushed Golem - Mushroom Growing Cave

4. Mini dungeons are added in Ossyria. - Refuge of Drumming Bunny - Dust blowing Hill - Critical Error

[Quest]

1. New quests are added in Victoria Island. - How to Ward off Drowsiness: available at Mike, from level 23.

2. New quests are added in Ossyria. - Healthy Culture of Donation: available at Tigun the Advisor, from level 36. - The Revolutionary Plan for Constructing Defensive Walls: available at Jr. Officer Medin, from level 40. - Her Secret Craving for Seal Meat: available at Grandma Yeon, from level 43. - Search for Sister: available at Jiyure, from level 48. - The Tree Cutter's Test: available at Tree Cutter, from level 53.

3. Holloween quests are added. (Available from 8th October to 12th November 2008)

4. Last quest of Master Monster 1st series 'Goddess’s Pet' added: Eliza's Eternal Sleep

5. Master Monster 2nd series added

6. Pirate preview quest added

7. Malaysia map quest added

[Cash Shop]

1. Cash Items Added - [Equip] Bonic Claw - [Equip] Skull Staff - [Equip] Skull Axe - [Equip] Gothic Mini Hat - [Equip] Gothic Headband - [Equip] Gothic Overall - [Equip] Gothic Boots - [Pet] Jr. Reaper - [Pet] Guitar - [Pet] Caramel Beetle - [Etc] Sweet Cafe : 1 day coupon - [Etc] Sweet Cafe : 7 day coupon - [Use] Flock of Witches

2. Cash Items Removed - [Equip] MDAS Hat - [Equip] MDAS Weapon - [Equip] MDAS Shoes

[Bugs Fixed]

1. Difficulty in performing "Kenta's Advice" quest using Multi-Pet skill has been resolved.

2. Pet Sun Wu Kong is able to respond to all the commands now!

3. Yabber-Doo monster from Malaysia Map has been correct to drop the right Dark Raven equipment.

4. Chlorotrap monster from Malaysia Map has been corrected to drop the right Deadly Fin equipment.

5. Usage of the Magic Door Skill has been enabled in Malaysia Maps.

6. NPC descriptions have been added to NPCs in Malaysia Maps.

7. Various text errors corrected.

-MapleSEA Administrator

Features Introduction:

Dear Maplers,

The following content will be released in MapleSEA game client patch version 0.63. Learn about the latest features that have been modified or added in this patch.

[New System Features]

1. Party Search

The “Find Party” function has been added for your convenience.

If you wish to find party:

- Click on the search button in the party window and the Find Party UI (user interface) will pop up.

- You can register yourself to find a party.

- You will be invited automatically if there is another party leader searching for party members.

If you are the party leader:

- Click on the “Party Member” tab.

- Set the levels you wish to search for your party members.

- Tick the checkboxes to select which classes you wish to party up with.

- And then click “Start Search” to find your members.

2. Guild Alliance

Guild Alliance system has been added. Each guild can set up alliances with a maximum of 5 guilds!

- To create Guild Alliance, the Guild Leader from each guild has to party up with another Guild Leader and speak to Lenario at Orbis – Guild Head Quarters.

- 5 Million Mesos are required for the first registration.

- Additional 1 Million Mesos are required for 1 guild extension to your alliance.

- After paying 1 Million Mesos to Lenario open your “Guild Alliance” tab, click on “Invite”, then enter the other guild’s name.

3. HP/MP party bar

- You can choose to activate/deactivate Party UI by pressing HP display button

- Only party members’ HP will be shown in the mini map (Right hand corner)

4. [Jump] down

You can now jump from a platform to the lower level platform by pressing [↓] & [jump]

[Halloween PQ]

• Party up with exactly 4 members.

• Activate the quest by speaking to the Butler.

• Select either First, Second or Third party room. (If there is any team occupied the First room, you may switch to Second or Third party room)

• At the 1st stage, each member is to station at each portal and hit the chest, opening the correct chest will allow your team to advance to the next portal.

• At the 2nd stage, find a Piece of Mirror.

• The member who finds a Piece of Mirror will enter the mid portal first, followed by the rest of the members.

• Final stage, you will receive 50 pouches from the Butler to catch as many ghosts as possible!

Note

• Open your inventory, under “USE”, place “Pouch” into your hotkey for convenient use.

• All ghosts are immune to spells, only normal attacks will injure the ghost.

• To catch the ghost, be sure you’ve taken out ¾ of its life and then use the “Pouch” hotkey to capture.

• The more you catch, the highest points you gain! Accumulate 30 points and you will receive a Masked Gentleman’s Hat.

• As a bonus, you will receive random prizes upon exchanging all the ghosts you’ve caught with Butler.

[New Interface]

You can view your current equipment when changing your skin, hair and plastic surgery.

Available in all:

Skin shop

Hair-Salon shop

Plastic Surgery Shop.

[New NPC Hot-Key]

Now you can set the NPC hot key in your key settings option. When you’re approaching any NPC, if you wish to have a conversation with him/her, just hit the hotkey.

-MapleSEA Administrator