Announcements Thread

[Imaginary Fox]

As a note, which doesn't seem to have been announced, Cargos are now available as pets in the cash shop. They also have a special pet equip accessory that only works on them- bat wings. They're really cute! 3nodding
There doesn't appear to be any other new cash shop items.  

[Feety]

Also new facial expressions and blue hearted quote ring.  

[Syn_Beloved]

MapleStory will be going through a scheduled patch on Thursday, February 9th.



The patch will last for approximately 2 hours, and users will not be able to access the game during that time.



All users are advised to safely log off by then.







- Server : All game servers.



- Time : Thursday, February 9th, 6:00 am ~ 8:00 am GMT

(1:00 am ~ 3:00 am EST)



Thank you, and Happy Mapling!



-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

 

[Vismund]

Patch to be delayed for 5 more hours. :3  

[Syn_Beloved]

Hello, Maplers!
MapleStory Client ver. 0.17 is now released!
The following is a list of updates and changes made for this patch:

< Security >
We have updated our security system for the safety of our users.
As part of the security update all PIN CODES have been RESET.
Please assign a new pin code on your next login.
We strongly advise that you change your password regularly to secure your account. Remember, NEVER share your account information with ANYONE. MapleStory staff will NEVER ask for your ID, email, password, pin code, or personal information such as your name and address.

< Event >
- The Valentine's Day Event is now available!!! Head over to Henesys and find Ace of Hearts to make some chocolate for yourself or for that special someone!

< Item >
1) Event Item
Etc:
- Heart Chocolate
- Chocolate Basket
- Black Chocolate
- White Chocolate
- Basket
- Wrapping Paper
- Gold Ribbon
- Heart Case

2) Cash Item
Equipment:
a. Weapon
- Lollipop
- Cupid's Bow
- Cherub's Bow
- Cupid's Crossbow

b. Weather
- Sprinkled Chocolate
- Sprinkled Candy

c. Facial Expression
- Goo Goo

d. Face Accessory
- Heart

e. Pet Equipment
- Blue Top Hat
- Red Top Hat

f. Etc.
- Regular Store Permit

g. Ring
- Crush Ring

h. Glove
- Transparent Glove


Thank you, and Happy Mapling!

-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

Following the patch v. 0.17, we received many inquiries regarding a new update to MapleStory, the Tax System.

What is it?

Since the latest patch, trades or purchases from personal stores in the free market now deduct a tax from the total purchase price. The tax is collected after a meso involving transaction between two players and is inclusive in the total selling price. A small percentage of the price paid by the buyer will be taken as TAX before the money reaches the seller. The seller should always be aware of the tax, and needs to include it as part of the asking price.

For example, if player A sells an item to player B for 100,000 mesos, Player A will receive slightly less than 100,000 mesos after tax. Player B will pay 100,000 mesos as the tax is deducted from the selling price.

The tax is not deducted from every purchase and effects larger purchases following a tax table (refer to tax tables for trades and store purchases in the game).


Why?

Please understand that the tax system is not an evil collection agency. Also, it is not unique to the global version of MapleStory. The tax system is put in place to fight a critical danger that plagues many online games, INFLATION. Without the tax system, prices for items will gradually increase creating an imbalance in the game. When the tax is deducted from a trade or transaction, the mesos leave the world curbing inflation.

The tax system takes place after every transaction between two players. A small percentage of the price paid by the buyer will be taken as TAX before the money reaches the seller.

All prices that are displayed should include a small set of tax rate.


Why is the tax lower for personal stores?

The tax rate is slightly lower for personal stores available now using regular store permits sold in the cash shop. Why? Sure, we want to make money, but the lower tax is not the main reason why people buy the store permits. Store permits are really excellent ways to deal in MapleStory and store managers play an important role in MapleStory's economy, game play, and community. Some of you have voiced that we should lower the tax for trades to be fair. If we were to make the taxes the same, we would raise the taxes in the stores before lowering the taxes in trades (because of inflation). In some ways, you can think of stores getting a volume discount in taxes).

Another reason we lowered the tax for personal stores is to promote the Free Market (Stores must be opened in the Free Market).


The Free Market plays an important role in MapleStory in many ways.

1) In decreases lag. (Perion Channel 1?)

2) It makes trading easier. (In Perion, players would overlap making trading very difficult).

3) Increases community. All the free markets are connected. For example, if you go to the Free Market from Ossyria and your friend goes to the Free Market from Victoria Island, the two of you will be able to meet in the market (when you leave the Free Market, you will go back to the entry of origin). It's a great way to meet your friends and trade when playing from distant maps.


We hope you can come to understand the necessity of the Tax System and know we are always working hard to bring you a better service. Now go check out the Free Market =)!

-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

MapleStory will be going through a scheduled patch today to welcome the 5th server world, KHAINI.



This one involves all game servers, and it will last for approximately two hours.







- Server : All game servers.



- Time : Thursday, February 16th, 6:00 am ~ 8:00 am GMT

(1:00 am ~ 3:00 am EST)


MapleGlobal.com will be available during the patch.



Thank you, and Happy Mapling!



-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

Hello, Maplers!
MapleStory Client ver. 0.18 is now released!
The following is a list of updates and changes made for this patch:

< Event >
- The Valentine's Day Event with Ace of Hearts has officially ended. We hope you enjoyed the heart chocolates and the chocolate baskets!

< Item >
- The AP Reset scroll is NOW AVAILABLE at the Cash Shop! With this scroll, you'll be able to reset 1 AP and allocate it to your desired field. Take one step closer towards creating the ULTIMATE character in MapleStory!

1) Cash Item

Equipment:

a. Weapon
- Pink Rabbit Puppet
- Teddy Bear

b. Hat
- Pink Knitted Beanie
- Blue Knitted Beanie
- Yellow Knitted Beanie

c. Top
- Rainbow Knit
- Angora Mustang

d. Bottom
- Washed Jeans
- Skirt w/ Tights

e. Shoes
- Transparent Shoes

f. Facial Accessory
- Blush

g. Ring
- Gold-Yellow Quote Ring

Use:

a. Scroll
- AP Reset


Thank you, and Happy Mapling!

-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

MapleStory will be going through a scheduled patch on Thursday, March 2nd.



The patch will last for approximately 12 hours and 30 min., and users will not be able to access the game during that time.



All users are advised to safely log off by then.







- Server : All game servers.



- Time : Thursday, March 2nd, 9:30 am ~ 10:00 pm GMT

(4:30 am ~ 5:00 pm EST)



Thank you, and Happy Mapling!



-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Syn_Beloved]

Hello, Maplers!
MapleStory Client ver. 0.19 is now released!
We have gone through a major change in our game, and below is the overview of what's in store for you:

< Game >
- Ludibrium is now AVAILABLE!! You can make your way to Ludibrium through Orbis Station, so get onboard and check out the town that everyone has been buzzing about!

< Item >
1) Game Item:
- All game items that are available through monsters and quests in Ludibrium

2) Cash Item
Equipment:
a. Hat
- Beige Checkered Hat

b. Top
- Red Sweater

c. Cape
- Yellow Starry Cape
- Blue Starry Cape

d. Facial Accessory
- Scar

e. Coupon
- Ludibrium Hair Salon (Reg. coupon)
- Ludibrium Hair Salon (Reg. coupon for haircolor)


We hope you enjoy the newly updated contents for MapleStory.
Happy Mapling!

-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Imaginary Fox]

A new subforum has been added to the guild for people to post threads about seeking training/party members since there seems to be more of them in the main guild lately, please start to make use of it 3nodding  

[Feety]

MapleStory will be going through a scheduled server check today.



This one involves the game servers, and it'll last for approximately 1 hour.







- Server : All Game Servers



- Time : Wednesday, March 8th, 6:00 am ~ 7:00 am GMT

(1:00 am ~ 2:00 am EST)



The website will both be available during the server check.



Thank you, and Happy Mapling!



-The MapleStory Staff-

Kinda late but, meh.


This added a new pet [Black Cat] and the basketball sets ^^  

[Syn_Beloved]

Hello, Maplers!
MapleStory Client ver. 0.20 is now released!
The following is a list of updates and changes made for this patch:

< Game >

- The Meso Explosion bug is now fixed.

- The pet sounds for Rudolph and Mini Kargo have been added to the game.

- The ending banner that pops up after closing the client will have its "close" button working properly.

- Other minor bugs and typos have been fixed.

Thank you, and Happy Mapling!

-The MapleStory Staff-  

[Kaiorin II]

[Patch] ver. 0.21

2006.04.04


MapleStory will be going through a patch on Wednesday, April 5th.



The patch will last for approximately 2 hours, and users will not be able to access the game during that time.



All users are advised to safely log off by then.







- Server : All game servers.



- Time : Wednesday, April 5th, 6:00 am ~ 8:00 am GMT

(2:00 am ~ 4:00 am EDT)



Thank you, and Happy Mapling!



-The MapleStory Staff-