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'''[[MapleStory/Towns#World Tour|World Tour]]''' includes additional continents and regions:
'''[[MapleStory/Towns#World Tour|World Tour]]''' includes additional continents and regions:
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]] (JapanMS): Mushroom Shrine, Showa Town, Ninja Castle, Kamuna, Neo Tokyo
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]] (JapanMS): Mushroom Shrine, Showa Town, Ninja Castle, Kamuna, Momijigaoka, Tokyo
*[[MapleStory/Towns/China|Dong Fang Shen Zhou]] (ChinaMS): Shanghai Wai-Tan, Yuyuan Garden, Mount Song Town, Grand Hall of the Great Sage
*[[MapleStory/Towns/China|Dong Fang Shen Zhou]] (ChinaMS): Shanghai, Mount Song, Shaolin Temple
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Taiwan|Formosa]] (TaiwanMS): Ximending, Night Market, Taipei 101
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Taiwan|Formosa]] (TaiwanMS): Ximending, Night Market
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Thailand|Siam]] (ThailandMS): Floating Market, Golden Temple
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Thailand|Siam]] (ThailandMS): Floating Market
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Singapore|Singapore]] (MapleSEA): Central Business District, Boat Quay Town and Ulu City
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Singapore|Singapore]] (MapleSEA): Central Business District, Boat Quay Town and Ulu City
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Malaysia|Malaysia]] (MapleSEA): Trend Zone Metropolis, Kampung Village and Fantasy Theme Park
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Malaysia|Malaysia]] (MapleSEA): Trend Zone Metropolis, Kampung Village


In addition, there are two marriage towns:
In addition, there are two marriage towns:
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Peach Blossom Island|Peach Blossom Island]] (players take part in traditional Chinese marriages).
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Peach Blossom Island|Peach Blossom Island]] (players take part in traditional Chinese marriages).
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Amoria|Amoria]] (Amoria hosts marriages based on western culture).
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Amoria|Amoria]] (Amoria hosts marriages based on western culture).
There are also [[MapleStory/Towns#Event Towns|event towns]], such as:
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Happyville|Happyville]] (only available during Christmas)
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Shalom Temple|Shalom Temple]] (only available during  Hanukkah)
*[[MapleStory/Towns/Coke Town|Coke Town]] (no longer available)
Also, there's a event premium dungeon that is similar to Golden Temple in Siam/Thailand named Golden Temple. Other areas, such as Ardentmill and Battle Square do exist and is accessible in every major town like Free Market.


===Maple Island===
===Maple Island===
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:The World Maps of Ossyria are as follows:
:The World Maps of Ossyria are as follows:
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MS WorldMap El Nath Mts..png|El Nath Mts.
MS WorldMap El Nath Mts..png|El Nath Mts.
File:MS WorldMap Dead Mine.png|Dead Mine (El Nath Dungeon)
MS WorldMap Dead Mine.png|Dead Mine (El Nath Dungeon)
File:MS WorldMap Lion King's Castle.png|Lion King's Castle (El Nath Dungeon)
MS WorldMap Lion King's Castle.png|Lion King's Castle (El Nath Dungeon)
File:MS WorldMap Aqua Road.png|Aqua Road
MS WorldMap Aqua Road.png|Aqua Road
File:MS WorldMap Twisted Aqua Road.png|Twisted Aqua Road
MS WorldMap Twisted Aqua Road.png|Twisted Aqua Road
File:MS WorldMap Ludus Lake.png|Ludus Lake
MS WorldMap Ludus Lake.png|Ludus Lake
File:MS WorldMap Omega Sector.png|Omega Sector
MS WorldMap Omega Sector.png|Omega Sector
File:MS WorldMap Korean Folk Town.png|Korean Folk Town
MS WorldMap Korean Folk Town.png|Korean Folk Town
File:MS WorldMap Clocktower Lower Floor.png|Clocktower Lower Floor (Ludibrium Dungeon)
MS WorldMap Clocktower Bottom Floor.png|Clocktower Bottom Floor (Ludibrium Dungeon)
File:MS WorldMap Fantasy Theme World.png|Fantasy Theme World
MS WorldMap Fantasy Theme World.png|Fantasy Theme World
File:MS WorldMap Ellin Forest.png|Ellin Forest
MS WorldMap Ellin Forest.png|Ellin Forest
File:MS WorldMap Minar Forest.png|Minar Forest
MS WorldMap Minar Forest.png|Minar Forest
File:MS WorldMap Kritias.png|Kritias
MS WorldMap Kritias.png|Kritias
File:MS WorldMap Stone Colossus.png|Stone Colossus
MS WorldMap Stone Colossus.png|Stone Colossus
File:MS WorldMap Mu Lung Garden.png|Mu Lung Garden
MS WorldMap Mu Lung Garden.png|Mu Lung Garden
File:MS WorldMap Golden Temple.png|Golden Temple
MS WorldMap Golden Temple.png|Golden Temple
File:MS WorldMap Nihal Desert.png|Nihal Desert
MS WorldMap Nihal Desert.png|Nihal Desert
File:MS WorldMap Azwan.png|Azwan (Nihal Desert Dungeon)
MS WorldMap Azwan.png|Azwan (Nihal Desert Dungeon)
File:MS WorldMap Temple of Time.png|Temple of Time
MS WorldMap Temple of Time.png|Temple of Time
File:MS WorldMap Gate to the Future.png|Gate to the Future (Temple of Time)
MS WorldMap Gate to the Future.png|Gate to the Future (Temple of Time)
File:MS WorldMap Arcane River.png|Arcane River
MS WorldMap Arcane River.png|Arcane River (Temple of Time)
File:MS WorldMap Vanishing Journey.png|Vanishing Journey (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Vanishing Journey.png|Vanishing Journey (Arcane River)
File:MS WorldMap Chu Chu Island.png|Chu Chu Island (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Chu Chu Island.png|Chu Chu Island (Arcane River)
File:MS WorldMap Lachelein.png|Lachelein (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Lachelein.png|Lachelein (Arcane River)
File:MS WorldMap Arcana.png|Arcana (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Arcana.png|Arcana (Arcane River)
File:MS WorldMap Morass.png|Morass (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Morass.png|Morass (Arcane River)
File:MS WorldMap Esfera.png|Esfera (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Esfera.png|Esfera (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Tenebris.png|Tenebris (Arcane River)
MS WorldMap Moonbridge.png|Moonbridge (Tenebris)
MS WorldMap Labyrinth of Suffering.png|Labyrinth of Suffering (Tenebris)
MS WorldMap Limina.png|Limina (Tenebris)
</gallery>
</gallery>
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===World Tour===
===World Tour===
*'''Japan''': Mushroom Shrine, Showa Town, Ninja Castle and Neo Tokyo.
*'''Japan''': Mushroom Shrine, Showa Town, Ninja Castle, Kamuna, Momijigaoka, Tokyo
*'''China''': Shanghai Wai-Tan, Yuyuan Garden, Mount Song Town and Grand Hall of the Great Sage.
*'''China''': Shanghai, Mount Song, Shaolin Temple
*'''Taiwan''': Ximending and Night Market. Previously Taipei 101.
*'''Taiwan''': Ximending and Night Market
*'''Thailand''': Floating Market and Golden Temple (previously)
*'''Thailand''': Floating Market
*'''Singapore''': CBD, Boat Quay Town and Ulu City.
*'''Singapore''': CBD, Boat Quay Town, and Ulu City.
*'''Malaysia''': Trend Zone Metropolis, Kampung Village and Fantasy Theme Park.
*'''Malaysia''': Trend Zone Metropolis and Kampung Village
[[File:MS World Tour Guide.jpg|right|thumb|World Tour Guide]]
[[File:MS World Tour Guide.jpg|right|thumb|World Tour Guide]]
Originally, these continents were not a part of the main game. Each new continent was an expansion to each original versions. JapanMS was the first to expand their version with a continent called [[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]]. These additional continents reflect more on real world locations or real world things, with a few exceptions. At first, these new continents were to be exclusive maps for each version they originated from.  [[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]] for JapanMS, [[MapleStory/Towns/China|China]] for ChinaMS, [[MapleStory/Towns/Taiwan|Formosa]] for TaiwanMS,  [[MapleStory/Towns/Thailand|Siam]] for ThailandMS. As of September [[2006]], the exclusive maps started to become accessible in other versions of MapleStory via an NPC named Spinel the World Tour Guide.
Originally, these continents were not a part of the main game. Each new continent was an expansion to each original versions. JapanMS was the first to expand their version with a continent called [[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]]. These additional continents reflect more on real world locations or real world things, with a few exceptions. At first, these new continents were to be exclusive maps for each version they originated from.  [[MapleStory/Towns/Japan|Zipangu]] for JapanMS, [[MapleStory/Towns/China|China]] for ChinaMS, [[MapleStory/Towns/Taiwan|Formosa]] for TaiwanMS,  [[MapleStory/Towns/Thailand|Siam]] for ThailandMS. As of September [[2006]], the exclusive maps started to become accessible in other versions of MapleStory via an NPC named Spinel the World Tour Guide.


For MapleSEA, [[MapleStory/Towns/Singapore|Singapore]] has been released with three areas: CBD, Boat Quay Town and Ulu City.  More recently, [[MapleStory/Towns/Malaysia|Malaysia]] was released, covering the other major country that makes up SEA's player base. Malaysia and Singapore currently does not have World Tour maps. They are not accessible from Spinel the World Tour Guide, however they are often treated as such because of their basis on a real world location and culture. As of MapleSEA patch V0.69, Singapore and Malaysia Map are the only "World Tour Areas" to have a mini-dungeon.
For MapleSEA, [[MapleStory/Towns/Singapore|Singapore]] has been released with three areas: CBD, Boat Quay Town and Ulu City.  [[MapleStory/Towns/Malaysia|Malaysia]] was released later on, covering the other major country that makes up SEA's player base.
 
In ChinaMS, the area Shaolin Monastery, was released with the two towns, [[MapleStory/Towns/China#Mount Song, Shaolin Monastery|Mount Song Town]] and the [[MapleStory/Towns/China#Grand Hall of the Great Sage, Shaolin Monastery |Grand Hall of the Great Sage]]. It is accessible from a separate option from Shanghai Wai-tan from the World Tour NPC.
 
JapanMS's [[MapleStory/Towns/Japan#Neo Tokyo|Neo Tokyo]] is a town set in the future, themed on machines and robots.
 
However, KoreaMS removed the World Tour and the bosses from those areas were moved to other regions.


;World Tour maps
;World Tour maps
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MS WorldMap Zipangu.png|Zipangu
MS WorldMap Zipangu.png|Zipangu
File:MS WorldMap Mushroom Shrine.png|Mushroom Shrine
MS WorldMap Mushroom Shrine.png|Mushroom Shrine
File:MS WorldMap Showa Town.png|Showa Town
MS WorldMap Showa Town.png|Showa Town
File:MS WorldMap Ninja Castle.png|Ninja Castle
MS WorldMap Ninja Castle.png|Ninja Castle
File:MS WorldMap Tokyo.png|Tokyo (JapanMS and TaiwanMS only)
MS WorldMap Tokyo.png|Tokyo (JapanMS and TaiwanMS only)
File:MS WorldMap Momijigaoka.png|Momijigaoka
MS WorldMap Momijigaoka.png|Momijigaoka
File:MS World Tour The Afterlands map.png|The Afterlands
MS WorldMap The Far East.png|The Far East
MS WorldMap Formosa.png|Formosa
MS WorldMap Singapore.png|Singapore
MS WorldMap Singapore.png|Singapore
MS WorldMap Ghost Ship.png|Ghost Ship
MS WorldMap Ghost Ship.png|Ghost Ship
MS WorldMap Malaysia.png|Malaysia
MS WorldMap Malaysia.png|Malaysia
File:MS Map Taiwan.png|Formosa
MS WorldMap Blackgate City.png|Blackgate City
File:MS Abrup Basin map.png|Abrup Basin
MS WorldMap The Far East.png|The Far East
</gallery>
</gallery>
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MS WorldMap Commerci Republic.png|Commerci Republic
MS WorldMap Commerci Republic.png|Commerci Republic
MS WorldMap Arboren.png|Arboren
MS WorldMap Arboren.png|Arboren
MS WorldMap The Afterlands.png|The Afterlands
MS WorldMap Blackgate City.png|Blackgate City
MS WorldMap Abrup Basin.png|Abrup Basin
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Time Periods are areas which already exist, but as they appeared in the past rather than their ordinary modern appearances. These can be accessed through the Time Control Room in Ludibrium. Currently, there is only one town in the past which is accessible: [[MapleStory/Ellin Forest|Ellin Forest]]. It is the past version of Ellinia's forest on Victoria Island. Maps at the borders of the Ellin Forest around Altaire indicate that there may be past versions of other Victoria Island towns to visit in the future.
Time Periods are areas which already exist, but as they appeared in the past rather than their ordinary modern appearances. These can be accessed through the Time Control Room in Ludibrium. Currently, there is only one town in the past which is accessible: [[MapleStory/Ellin Forest|Ellin Forest]]. It is the past version of Ellinia's forest on Victoria Island. Maps at the borders of the Ellin Forest around Altaire indicate that there may be past versions of other Victoria Island towns to visit in the future.
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===Event Towns===
*'''Golden Temple (Premium Dungeon), Happyville, Shalom Temple, Coke Town, Beer Tent, Haunted Mansion, and Maple Tree Hill'''
As one might expect, event towns are areas with limited availability, even in the version that created them. Typically they are associated with a holiday in the real world, though this isn't always the case. They are released for the duration of the holiday's event, and closed afterward. Occasionally, especially popular event towns will be made permanently available. In addition to the common time restrictions, there are also some other restrictions on entering, such as the completion of a specific quest or the purchase of certain Cash Shop equipments using real money. In cases where Cash Shop items are involved, the item is usually relatively cheap and can always be purchased with Maple Points, which can be earned from events, as well.
====Happyville====
During the month of December, the Christmas themed town of [[MapleStory/Towns/Happyville|Happyville]] becomes available. In 2007 for all versions, the town was renovated, giving it a very different feel.
====Shalom Temple====
In 2006-2007, [[MapleStory/Towns/Shalom Temple|Shalom Temple]] was only available during the Hanukkah season, but in 2008 it was available well into February.
====Coke Town====
[[MapleStory/Towns/Coke Town|Coke Town]] is a Coca-cola themed town.
====Beer Tent====
[[MapleStory/Towns/Beer Tent|Beer Tent]] is only available during the Oktoberfest season.
====Haunted Mansion====
The [[MapleStory/Haunted House|Haunted House]] of Masteria was released as the [[MapleStory/Towns/Haunted Mansion|Haunted Mansion]] as a special event town to celebrate Halloween. This version was slightly altered, as it included a potion seller and was accessible from other areas of the world. It, like the other event towns, was removed once the events ended.
In KoreaMS, the mansion was heavily altered. It has a few different monsters, and all of them are significantly weakened. The storyline conveyed through the quests is also very different.
====Maple Hill====
[[MapleStory/Maple Hill|Maple Hill]] is an event map accessible from many towns through an NPC named Gaga. It contains a small maple tree which players can help to grow.
The Maple Hill is famous for its dropping of Golden Leafs. These leafs can be used to trade for "Under the Maple Tree..." chair from NPC named Gaga. The Golden leafs can only be obtained after the Maple Tree fully blooms, it will grow when players donate the Sunshine to NPC named Gaga.
It is only available near the anniversary. Recently in KoreaMS, NPC Aramia was used as the primary NPC in Maple Hill instead of Gaga. (Aramia is responsible for the fireworks event in MapleSEA and JapanMS ; Gaga was used for another objective)
====House of Dong Dong Chiang====
[[MapleStory/Towns/House of Dong Dong Chiang|House of Dong Dong Chiang]] is an exclusive event map. It is accessible through an NPC named Yuan Bao Fo which is located in most towns. One stick cracker is required to enter. A portal will lead to the House of Dong Dong Chiang where Dong Dong Chiang will spawn every 10 minutes.


===PC Room - Premium Road===
===PC Room - Premium Road===
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Ardentmill is a town that lets players learn [[MapleStory/Professions|Professions]]. These professions consist of Herbalism, Alchemy, Mining, Smithing and Accessory Crafting. It is accessible via every major town in Maple World through a portal. Players must be at least level 30 in order to learn professions and access the town itself.
Ardentmill is a town that lets players learn [[MapleStory/Professions|Professions]]. These professions consist of Herbalism, Alchemy, Mining, Smithing and Accessory Crafting. It is accessible via every major town in Maple World through a portal. Players must be at least level 30 in order to learn professions and access the town itself.


At level 30, a player reveals 5 traits, which are Diligence, Ambition, Charm, Empathy and Insight. Each trait has a maximum level of 100. Each 5 levels, a trait will reveal an effect on the player. The player could have less death experience penalty, more maximum MP, more quest experience and many more. Diligence can be gotten for staying in-game for at least an hour, Ambition from boss monsters, Charm from fame, Empathy from harvesting herbs, and Insight from mining. But, there are also other ways to get traits to level up, such as useable items, Party Quests and also Quests.
At level 35, a player reveals 5 traits, which are Diligence, Ambition, Charm, Empathy and Insight. Each trait has a maximum level of 100. Each 5 levels, a trait will reveal an effect on the player. The player could have less death experience penalty, more maximum MP, more quest experience and many more. Diligence can be gotten for staying in-game for at least an hour, Ambition from boss monsters, Charm from fame, Empathy from harvesting herbs, and Insight from mining. But, there are also other ways to get traits to level up, such as useable items, Party Quests and also Quests.


The player can learn up to two professions. There are only 3 combinations available : Herbalism + Alchemy, Mining + Smithing or Mining + Accessory Crafting. Each profession has a maximum level of 10. There is also a fatigue system where each character gains a fatigue point when mining, harvesting, making potions or making equipments. When fatigue reaches 200 (or 100 for EuropeMS currently), the character cannot harvest/mine/craft/make anything. When one hour passes, the fatigue drops by 5. To fasten the process, players can buy a drink, but it comes with a price (especially in MSEA).
The player can learn up to two professions. There are only 3 combinations available : Herbalism + Alchemy, Mining + Smithing or Mining + Accessory Crafting. Each profession has a maximum level of 10. There is also a fatigue system where each character gains a fatigue point when mining, harvesting, making potions or making equipments. When fatigue reaches 200 (or 100 for EuropeMS currently), the character cannot harvest/mine/craft/make anything. When one hour passes, the fatigue drops by 5. To fasten the process, players can buy a drink, but it comes with a price (especially in MSEA).