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This page contains a listing of some Frequently Asked Questions.  If you have a question that is not answered anywhere else in this guide, please add it to the relevant section here and you should receive a reply within a few days.  Questions may be removed at the discretion of the authors and editors. (For example, price checks and questions that only pertain to a very small group of Maplers do not belong here.)

== New Questions ==

== General Questions ==

===What are the Minimum system requirements, and where can I find them? ===

;Minimum requirements

*'''VGA''': Acceleration Card

=== Is MapleStory appropriate for young children? ===

* Official MapleStory China [MapleCN/ChinaMS/CMS] (in Simplified Chinese)

* Official MapleStory Taiwan [MapleTW/TaiwanMS/TMS] (in Traditional Chinese)

* Official MapleStory Global [MapleGL/GlobalMS/GMS] (in English)

* Official MapleStory Europe (in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish) [MapleEU/EuropeMS/EMS]

=== Taxes? Why taxes? ===

In some versions (not in GMS), mesos dropped on the field are subject to 6% tax. The best method therefore is to repeatedly trade 49,999 mesos.

===Will all the versions of MapleStory eventually have the same features?===

Eventually they should have very comparable features.  For example, they should all eventually get most of the same content like fourth jobs, the party/guild quests, and the new locations. However, some things will remain specific to a few versions, like Pachinko in JMS or Premium Road. It's just a matter of waiting to see what comes out.

===Since you can't gift NX anymore, is there ANY way to have someone give you NX?===

Not unless you sell an ordinary etc. item in the Maple Trading System and the giver buys it.

===Why does wizet update maplestory differently instead of updating all the versions with the same content?===

== Gameplay ==

No, however it is necessary to kill a monster to allow for a boss to spawn, because maps have a limit as to how many monsters can be there at one time. Killing a monster will empty a space and allow the boss monster to spawn, however it doesn't matter whether it is an Iron Hog or Fierry.

===How do you activate a skill?===

=== Can I use first job points for second job skills? What about the third job?===

===What are some good ways to make money, both in general and class specific?===

In the Monster Carnival, you can use the maple coins to exchange for weapons, usually priced at upwards to 300k mesos. This is a good plan unless you are saving your maple coins, in which you can still get weapons later.

=== What happens if I don't use up all the points before advancing? ===

More importantly, when maxing out a damage skill, you save '''time'''. 2 level 10 Slash Blasts may do more damage than a level 20 Slash Blast, but a level 20 Slash Blast saves time, especially since that level 20 Slash Blast has a much better chance of a one-hit kill than a level 10 Slash Blast, and costs less MP.

=== Why am I training so slow? ===

You will ''only'' train at a reasonable pace if you consistently use your skills. Never use a "regular" attack for any class after level 25, and if you're an assassin or mage you will probably need to use skills WAY before that. To keep up the pace of your mana-consumption, you must buy potions to consistently up your mana. By level 35 mages should hold AT LEAST 60 mana potions so they don't have to go back and forth to buy more.

Additionally, players must always have HP potions ready. Sitting still for 10 minutes every time when hit is not a fast way to train. By level 35, any class should have 50 ORANGE potions.

Parties are another good option, as mesos from other members' kills will go to everyone.

===Where do you find (insert item here) item?===

Refer to the in-depth item sections at [http://www.hidden-street.net Hidden-Street].  They list all the enemies that drop a specific item.

=== Why do people like to buy Solid Horns? ===

Zombie's Lost Teeth, Jr. Yeti Skins, and Hector Tails are also popular choices, as they provide better rewards than Solid Horns. Though being more expensive, in these cases most people will hunt the items themselves. Zombie Teeth also have a relatively high supply due to the sheer number of players that train on Coolie Zombies for a large number of levels (60-80 for most classes).

Again, if you have a main, stronger character, use that to get the solid horns or any other exchange quest items. That way, you get exp for both of your characters.

=== How do you jump and attack in the air with magicians and archers? ===

It should be noted that different keyboards have different responses to the jump-attack glitch. Some keyboards can do it very easily, while some keyboards require attack and then jump button, some keyboards require the reverse. So try doing it differently if it doesn't work the first time.  Also, the internet connection of the user has an affect on the jump shot.

=== How do I open a shop in the Free Market?===

===How long does it take for (name) to spawn?===

The following are estimates:

*Rombot: 15~20 minutes

*MT-09: 30~45 minutes

*Mushmom: 45~60 minutes

*Jr. Balrog: 4~6 hours

*Zombie Mushmom: 45~60 minutes

*Papulatus: Summoned with Piece of Cracked Dimension

*Horned Tail: Summoned with Dragon Squad sheet

===What should I do to avoid being scammed?===

#'''Scroll Switch''': you are about to purchase an expensive scroll, but the trade window closes. The person with the scroll re-trades apologizing that the window was closed by mistake and puts a scroll of the same % but is a worthless scroll and quickly trades. So you spend a large amount of mesos on a useless scroll if you do not check the item again.

#'''Drop Trade''': this usually happens in the Hair Salon in Kerning. A player would like to trade and tells you to meet them in the Kerning Hair Salon. They will then tell you to drop your item on the platform above near the left edge while the person you are trading drops theirs on the stairs. The player will then go up while you drop off the left edge. When you fall, the scammer grabs the item they dropped, then hops up to collect yours. Because you were too far away, you can't beat the scammer to your item.

#'''Fast Trade''': a person is buying an overpriced item (e.g. a steely for 11 million mesos or an ilbi for 22million mesos). When you trade them, they show you the money, then tell you to put your item on. They trade, then cancel immediately. Because it failed, they trade you again over and over until you get tired of looking at the screen so that you trading without thinking. Once they think that you have lost interest in not being scammed (when you no longer check the amount of money they put up), they try to put a much lower value in (i.e. only about 1,100,000 if the item(s) price was 11,000,000). '''Never''' buy or sell anything that you know is overpriced. This scam is all around the Free Market in GMS (possibly other versions), usually for items like PAC, SCG, and Gachapon items that include ATT stats.

#'''Quitting Maple''': a person in the Free Market says, "I'm quitting Maple and giving away free items." You and three other people follow the player to a Free Market room. The scammer says that they are trading in windows and that if you drop a rare item, the scammer will trade you for a better item. The other three people call out "OMGOMG, I Got Hwabis" or something of high value. Now its your turn. You drop an item like crystal ilbis or a pink adventurer cape, the scammer takes it, and then they quickly disappear, never to be seen again. The scammer and the others around you worked together to scam you.

===After your first job advancement, can you still get skill points after level 30, or does it stop giving you skill points?===

You will always get skill points after your job advancement. You need to use all the skill points earned at level 30 and below before you can take the test. If you go over 30 before taking the test you still get the skill points and they do not have to be used. They can be held over until after the job advancement. You may use points obtained in 2nd job/3rd job on first job skills, to do that you click the skill book and apply, however, it is not recommended to do this.

===How do you get to Sleepywood without the VIP cab?===

=== How do I get out of Ariant and go back in after I am level 30?===

Many new players become disoriented after they teleport to Ariant through Chumji's quest, prior to level 30. If you took the Genie from Orbis, you already know that there is transportation available. You can find the Ariant Genie station's portal from the main zone of Ariant (with Maple Administrator and the town exits); it is located on the left portion of the map. Alternatively, you can teleport straight to Victoria Island by speaking with [[MapleStory/Towns/Ariant#Karcasa|Karcasa]] (two maps right of Ariant) and spending for 10,000 mesos.

===How often do GM events occur? How long do they last?===

Whenever a GM decides to host one. They have a limited capacity, so very briefly.

===How do you send a note to another person?===

Ores and Jewels are refined and used to synthesize equipment, usually gloves and boots. However, since most class gloves are not used and both gloves and boots are widely available in the free market, they are pretty much useless now. The only ores and jewels really worth keeping are Dark Crystal and Black Crystal. Other jewels have some purpose in quests, but for the most part you should just sell them to the shop NPCs. Cards and Omok pieces can be taken to the Game zone in Henesys (near Athena Pierce's tree) where you can trade them in for Minigame rooms. You can set these up in most places to play a game of Match Cards or Omok with people.

===Where can you obtain the palm tree/tropical chair?===

The Palm Tree chair can be obtained from King Abdullah in the bonus room of Ariant Coliseum.

===Where's a good spot to hunt Turkey Commandos?===

One good location, is the map that is directly accesible from Henesys! In the portal in the tree next to Cody's head (like you are going to mushmom.) This is the place to find the best turkey spawn.

===Bad luck with the Amoria hair quest. Well, my hair got screwed up from the quest girl in Amoria, and now I'm really ugly... Is there any free way to fix it?===

''The only free way to "fix" this is to wear a hat, so the answer is no. You're going to have to buy a haircut coupon in the Cash Shop if you really want to fix your hair.''

''You can only use the Hair Coupon on the new account then, because the Hair Coupons from the quest are untradeable.''

You cannot get the Mark any more.

It is a portal to a quest area which is currently unusable. It can only be entered when on the quest to defeat Faust, which will be released with Area Boss set 3. It is now open to people who are doing the quest which requires you to kill Faust. A recent server check had patched the glitch inside where the NPC does not appear at all.

== Warrior Specific==

=== What is the point of a Hybrid Spearman? ===

Hybrid spearmen seem like a dumb idea at first; you don't get final attack and you max out a weapon that you think you won't use.

== Magician Specific==

=== How does MP eater work? ===

For any magic attack you do, you have a chance of draining a good amount of MP from the enemy. While it does nothing to the enemy, this basically means with max MP eater, you would only be able to drain so much MP from 1 foe.

===When Ice demon makes the monster weak to fire, do they become strong to ice?===

===Does MP eater work on bosses?===

===How much does INT and magic attack affect damage?===

== Rogue Specific==

=== What is a Banditsin?===

A Banditsin (also known as a Sindit) is a bandit that uses Lucky 7 in 1st job, and then turns into a Bandit 2nd job.  Lucky 7 is a much better skill than Double Stab, as it is ranged, has innate mastery and does more damage. While this is more expensive than the typical Bandit build, it is much faster if you got the money to burn. But it may cause financial problems after you make the 2nd job advancement.

One problem with Sindits is that because they cannot use Double Stab, they have to waste more MP with Savage Blow or otherwise save MP using regular attack. Also, some Sindits choose to continue using claws regularly after their 2nd job advancement, though often on weaker monsters. Once there are enough points on Savage Blow and Dagger Mastery, sindits will usually make the switch to daggers. 3rd job sindits will usually be identical with regular Chief Bandits. The only difference between a Bandit and a Sindit is that the latter won't have Double Stab. Considering that Savage Blow will be more effective than Double Stab past Level 45, and that the AP build doesn't change, it can be concluded that Sindits are just as powerful as Bandits.

===For Thieves: which equip should be obtained first (list in order)? ATK WG, DEX Snowshoes, DEX Sauna, DEX or LUK Cape, or +7 claw & stars?===

Claw>Glove>Stars>Cape>Sauna>Snowshoes>Earring. You should actually get a LUK Sauna, if possible.