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The '''Beginner''' class essentially serves the purpose of being an introductory class. Though Beginners obtain ability points upon leveling up, Beginners do not lose experience upon death. It is advised, however, that one makes ''not'' dying a habit before advancing to the first job because experience is lost once the advancement is made. It is also strongly advised that the job advancement is made at the appropriate level (8 for Magicians, 10 for Warriors/Archers/Thieves). Some people choose to completely ignore the job advancement, and play MapleStory as a permanent Beginner. This is a challenging path to take.
The '''Beginner''' class essentially serves the purpose of being an introductory class. Though Beginners obtain ability points upon leveling up, Beginners do not lose experience upon death. It is advised, however, that one makes ''not'' dying a habit before advancing to the first job because experience is lost once the advancement is made. It is also strongly advised that the job advancement is made at the appropriate level (8 for Magicians, 10 for Warriors/Archers/Thieves). Some people choose to completely ignore the job advancement, and play MapleStory as a permanent Beginner. This is a challenging path to take.


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As with all MMORPGs, there are some things that you should and should not do.
As with all MMORPGs, there are some things that you should and should not do.


*'''Territory''': While no one "owns" territory (it is intellectual property of Wizet), a significant number of MapleStory players grow attached to the area that have been training on for a decent amount of time. This is an "unwritten law" of MapleStory, and it is suggested that you abide by it, if you value your fame level. If you would like to train somewhere, but it has already been taken, then simply change channels. With 19 channels there are plenty of places to train at. If you invade someone's territory, then it is most commonly considered "kill stealing" and will most likely cause arguments.  While it is incorrect to say that this is just as wrong to do as, for example, invading a foreign country, it tends to irritate people, so try not to do this. Unfortunately, in some places such as the popular "Pig Beach", territory is very hard to grasp, and a lot of kill stealing occurs as a result.
*'''Territory''': While no one "owns" territory (it is intellectual property of Wizet), a significant number of MapleStory players grow attached to the area that they have been training on for a decent amount of time. This is an "unwritten law" of MapleStory, and it is suggested that you abide by it, if you value your fame level. If you would like to train somewhere, but it has already been taken, then simply change channels. With 19 channels there are plenty of places to train at. If you invade someone's territory, then it is most commonly considered "kill stealing" and will most likely cause arguments.  While it is incorrect to say that this is just as wrong to do as, for example, invading a foreign country, it tends to irritate people, so try not to do this. Unfortunately, in some places such as the popular "Pig Beach", territory is very hard to grasp, and a lot of kill stealing occurs as a result.
**The etiquette of territory is hard to define, as everyone has different views of how big their territory is. For some maps, a territory may be less than 1/8 of the map, or even a mere monster. On the other hand, the territory of some maps such as the end of the B3 Subway, and the Zombie maps, extend across the entire map. However, as you train in that particular map for a long amount of time, you will begin to grasp this common, unwritten knowledge. Also if you happen to want to kill say pigs without the random effect of maybe getting defamed go to a really unpopulated map. Say map 20 you will be able to train in relative peace, however you might not be able to kill pigs or anything else fast enough.
**The etiquette of territory is hard to define, as everyone has different views of how big their territory is. For some maps, a territory may be less than 1/8 of the map, or even a mere monster. On the other hand, the territory of some maps such as the end of the B3 Subway, and the Zombie maps, extend across the entire map. However, as you train in that particular map for a long amount of time, you will begin to grasp this common, unwritten knowledge. Also if you happen to want to kill say pigs without the random effect of maybe getting defamed go to a really unpopulated map. Say map 20 you will be able to train in relative peace, however you might not be able to kill pigs or anything else fast enough.


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==Permanent beginner==
==Permanent beginner==
'''Permanent Beginners''' (also referred to as "super beginners"), are those Beginners who stay Beginners past the first job advancement. The path of the Permanent Beginner is challenging, and only those with the patience can create a successful Beginner. Here are several of the most common reasons given for remaining a Beginner:
'''Permanent Beginners''' (also referred to as "super beginners" or "super noobs"), are those Beginners who stay Beginners past the first job advancement. The path of the Permanent Beginner is challenging, and only those with the patience can create a successful Beginner. Here are several of the most common reasons given for remaining a Beginner:
*The challenge involved.
*The challenge involved makes permanent Beginners very rare and envied.
*The fact that Beginners do not lose experience upon death.
*The fact that Beginners do not lose experience upon death.
*The fact that the Cabs (regular and VIP) remain inexpensive at a 90% discount.
*The fact that the Cabs (regular and VIP) remain inexpensive at a 90% discount, thus making it easier to travel.
*The privilege of being able to wield rare weapons like the Frozen Tuna, Sake Bottle and Maroon Mop (highest weapon attack in the game) in some MapleStory versions which have extremely high weapon attacks and low level requirements.
*The privilege of being able to wield rare weapons like the Frozen Tuna, Sake Bottle and Maroon Mop (highest weapon attack in the game) in some MapleStory versions which have extremely high weapon attacks and low level requirements.
*It is easier to save Mesos because traveling via Cabs is inexpensive.
*Because of the rarity of Permanent Beginners and the challenge, Beginners will be envied.


While the pros are promising, there are a few cons that may outweigh the pros, depending on the user's opinion. Here are the cons:
While the pros are promising, there are a few cons that may outweigh the pros, depending on the user's opinion. The cons of being a permanent Beginner are:
*Beginners don't have much weapon and armor selection.
*Not having as much of a weapon and armor selection (can only use "common" equipment).
*Beginners have very few skills.
*Having very few skills (and Three Snails does not scale with level or stats).
*Beginners deal lower damage than Warriors until their level is about level 40.
*Having lower damage than Warriors until they are greater than level 40.
*Beginners will be KSed a lot more in their higher levels than they were in the lower levels.
*Being KSed a lot more at higher levels.
* You will have less quests, for some have required jobs to accept
*Having less quests (many are job specific).
 
===Equipment===
Because Beginners can only use non-job-specific equipment (i.e. "common" items), it is best to review the various equipment that is compatible with your character before purchasing and scrolling the equipment for your Beginner. If your main character is a permanent Beginner, you will probably not have access to the higher level equipment.
*[[MapleStory/Shields#Common|Common Shields]]
 
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