MapleStory
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MapleStory | Table of Contents | Walkthrough | Latest Patches | Jobs | Locations | Monsters | Quests | FAQ | Glossary
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| Developer(s) | Wizet, Nexon |
| Publisher(s) | Nexon in all its branches, Shanda, AsiaSoft, Gamania |
| Latest version |  1.2.62 (1.2.162*) 1.47 (0.09*) 0.63 (0.21*) 0.59 (0.05*) 0.60 0.77 (0.18*) 0.53 0.41 0.12 0.05 0.01* Test Server |
| Release date(s) |
December, 2004 |
| Genre(s) | RPG |
| System(s) | Windows |
| Players | MMOG |
| Rating(s) |
ESRB:
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| System requirements (help) |
    Direct3D |
| Website | http://maplestory.com/ |
MapleStory is an online computer game first developed by the South Korean company Wizet in 2003. It is a side-scrolling, 2D MMORPG. It is client-based, which means that you must download the software in order to play the game. The software can be downloaded at the official MapleStory website. However, at almost 800MB, it is advisable to use a download manager to download the game. MapleStory is completely free to register and play, although there is a "Cash Shop" where players can use real-world money to buy items that aren't available through the in-game currency, Mesos.
The game does not contain any gross violence or extremely frightening monsters. Beginners find that the game is not dark or violent, and that the environment is actually a sunny, friendly place with small snails and mushrooms as some of the monsters. Overall, gameplay is fairly simple: attack monsters, gain levels, attack stronger monsters. As players spend time in game level up, they can equip new weapons and clothes, gain more Mesos, and interact with others. Participants can also receive tasks, known as quests, from NPCs (Non-Player Characters) to earn additional rewards.
Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, and each is published by various companies. There are localized versions for South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South East Asia, Europe, Hong Kong, Brazil, and Vietnam. All other players play on the Global version. Within each version are various "worlds" that characters exist in. Players may create up to three characters in each world. In most versions, characters, items, and Mesos are not transferable between worlds, but Global added the ability to transfer characters between worlds with a Cash Shop item.
Although beginners may at first think the game is all about leveling up and hunting monsters, MapleStory is also a place to socialize. With the Maple Messenger, buddy lists, and guilds, MapleStory is a typical MMORPG, where users don't always have to hunt monsters and level up; they can take a break and chat whenever and to whomever they like.
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[edit] External links
- Official MapleStory global website
- Hidden-Street A Global/SEA MapleStory database, which includes an item database, guides, an active forum, etc.
- MapleTip An English/Japanese database which includes an item database, guides, etc. It also has its very own wiki, known as MapleWiki.
- Sauna A Global MapleStory database with information taken directly from the client data.
- Sleepywood Forums Community of Maplers with acclaimed guides.
- BasilMarket Essentially, this site serves as an "eBay" for MapleStory. It includes price checking, multiple server search options, etc. Before bidding on an item, users can view a seller's feedback for prior auctions, and after a transaction, a user can choose to leave positive, neutral, or negative feedback.
- MapleStory Soundtrack The complete MapleStory soundtrack from all versions of MapleStory. Constantly updated.
