Winning Maple Story Wallpaper And Video Contests
MapleStory is an enjoyable game to play but sometimes it’s also nice to take a break from the leveling grind and participate in other fun events.
MS recently featured a contest for members to design the most destructive mechs in the Maple world. The winners are as following:
Grand Prize
A specially customized iPod Touch
First Prize
A Big Bang poster and a limited edition MapleStory mousepad
Second Prize
10,000 MaplePoints
Such events not only bring the community together but also give members a chance to showcase their talents outside the game. Besides Nexon featured events, there are also MapleStory forums you can visit to participate in events and contests for some prizes.
One such example is a screenshot contest where you can submit your MapleStory wallpaper. You can also enter a video contest where you can make a MapleStory video specific to the game.
There are tons of MS activities available for you to do for some pretty cool prizes. Good luck everyone and have fun!
MapleStory Mechanic Guides
The MapleStory Mechanics, along with the Battle Mages and the Wild Hunters, are the latest heroes to be introduced as members of the underground Resistance. These three new classes are going up against the Black Wings, an evil cult that was taken over the town of Edelstein and is working to restore the powers of the dreaded Black Mage.
The MS Mechanics, unlike the Wild Hunters and Battle Mages, aren’t equipped with special powers or animal companions. They are just ordinary citizens who use their mechanical resourcefulness to create homemade weapons. The greatest ability of the MS Mechanics is their knowledge of robotics.
1st Job Advancement
The Prototype is their first and most basic Mech. Its powers include Flame Launcher, ME-07, and Gatling Gun.
2nd Job Advancement
The 2nd Job Advancement does not include a Mech upgrade. Instead during this time the Mechanics will learn new attack skills such as Open Portal: GX-9 and Rocket Booster.
3rd Job Advancement
With this Job Advancement the MS Mechanics to acquire a skill to temporarily upgrade the Mech with Siege Mode. This transforms the Mech into a stationary engine of destruction. When not in Siege Mode they’ll work on robots such as a combat satellite and Healing Robot H-LX that can be summoned into the battlefield to assist them in combat
4th Job Advancement
The Mech will be turned into the ultimate fighting machine with this last job advancement. The MS Mechanics will gain skills that allow them to temporarily transform the Prototype into a Missile Tank. The Mechanics are going to be indestructible with the assistance of the Amplifier Robot AF-11, the Bots ‘n’ Tots robot factory, and Giant Robot SG-88!
The MapleStory Mechanics were released January 19, 2011 and there is a lot to learn about them. You can get assistance in the form of MapleStory guides. These guides are filled with wonderful tips and MS secrets that would take a long time to figure out on your own and will provide guidance for you in your quest to defeat the Black Mage.
Maple Story Tip: Reclaiming A Hacked Account
It happens to many MapleStory players, their account got hacked, they forgot their password, they want their pin reset but they have forgotten their email they used when signing up.
Here is a MS tip that will show you how to recover your lost email
- Go to the MapleStory website
- Log in
- Go to Cash Shop -> Charge Account
- Click Buy under the Nexon Cash (you’re not going to be buying it)
- Click the Pay by Cash option
- Select Ultimate Game Card and scroll down and click continue
- A page will pop up with your address already filled in
For a more detailed version of the guide go here: MS Tip to recover your email
Leveling The MapleStory Wild Hunter Class
With the Big Bang update comes exciting new Resistance classes. Three groups of individuals from the town of Edelstein have gathered together to form an underground resistance movement against the Black Wings, the evil minions of the horrific Black Mage.
The Maple Story Resistance classes consist of the noble Battle Mages who specialize in magic, the valiant Mechanics who ride powerful prototype robots loaded with weapons, and the brave MS Wild Hunters who use crossbows and a remarkable riding jaguar in combat.
MapleStory Wild Hunter
So far MS has focused on the Wild Hunter class. So what is this exciting new class and how can you learn more about it? The following is some info that will introduce you to this class. For more in-debt leveling info, seek out a MS walkthrough.
You’ll begin you’re adventure as a Citizen of Edelstein. While playing hide-and-seek you’ll stumble across the MapleStory secret that the town holds. You’ll be completing quests for the town people and once you hit level 10 you’ll go and speak with Headmaster Ferdi who will direct you to the Resistance’s headquarters. There you will speak with Belle who will usher you into the Resistance and teach you the Capture skill that will allow you to capture and train the jaguar as your mount.
MapleStory Leveling
Wild Hunters level up by killing monsters for experience points. After a certain number of Experience Points you rise a level and receive a certain number of Skill Points and Ability Points that are used to gain new powers and skills.
MS Resistance Skills
These MapleStory skills apply to the Battle Mage, Mechanic, and Wild Hunter classes
- Crystal Throw: throw Rue crystals with force and accuracy
- Infiltrate: conceal yourself while moving fast for a few seconds
- Potion Mastery: increase your potions
Job Advancement
When your Citizen reaches level 10 you can specialize in a chosen class. To get your second job advancement at level 30, you’ll return and speak to Belle. At level 70 you’ll have another job advancement opportunity. The final job advancement is at level 120.
How To Get Free MapleStory Mesos
MapleStory announced a huge company milestone yesterday. They reached their one millionth shopper! As a way of saying thank you for your support in getting the company to where it is today, they will be presenting all their shoppers with a gift of NX.
Every single shopper that is still in good standing and that has made a purchase of a minimum of 5,000 NX before December 17th, 2010 will get an email with a reward code for a free 5,000 NX reward!
The Millionth Shopper
- The lucky one millionth shopper will be awarded a grand prize of NX 1,000,000!
- The 10 subsequent shoppers will each be awarded 100,000 NX!
If you like giveaways and participating in events then you can also join a MapleStory forum. You’ll be part of a close-knit community of gamers that are joined together by their love of the game. At the MS forums, players gather to share guides, tips, and cheats, help each other, or simply gather to discuss the game.
As a member you’ll also be able to enter the free MapleStory gold giveways and other contests featured throughout the forum.
How To Get Free MapleStory Items
With the new Big Bang update, now is a good time to sign up for a MapleStory account. Why? Because until February 1, 2011 you’ll get some pretty amazing prizes for your first two MS Job Advancement
First Job Advancement
With your 1st job advancement you get to select the class of your MS character. Now you can also celebrate this achievement with some items that will enhance your world:
Magnifying Glass
Dark Scroll for One Handed ATT 40%
1 of these 10-day mount coupons (Pink Bear, Yeti, Nightmare)
Second Job Advancement
For your Second Job Advancement you can once again choose a class. For your progression prize you can adopt a free 14-day pet
Black Kitty, Black Pig, or Penguin
Remember you have to reach your Second Job Advancement by February 1. If your struggling with that than use a MapleStory guide for leveling help.
First Ten Friends
For your third prize all you need is ten friends. Get ten members to agree to be your buddy, when the 10th one accepts the request you’ll receive a VIP Teleports Rock.
If you’re having trouble meeting new people and making friends that stop by one of the friendliest online MapleStory forums. You’ll immediately be connected to gamers from all around the world.
Big Bang Updates: Get MapleStory Help
Along with the new MapleStory Big Bang updates come changes. If you have questions about the new Maple world, you can get MS help from other member.
In addition you can also view Maple Story tips to help you with this new gameplay.
Big Bang Changes
Combat
Accuracy, avoidability, damage, and defense have received an overhaul. To keep you from fighting monsters that are too high of a level, accuracy is decreased by a set amount for every level lower than a MS monster you are.
Item Drops
Many of the Use and Etc. items have increased drop rates. Most HP and MP recovery items now have increased drop rates as well.
Leveling
The MapleStory experience curve for leveling is less steep now. The XP points needed to level up have been lowered.
Maps
MapleStory maps have changed to include the new and changed locations.
Monsters
The MS monster stats, amount of experience and mesos they give, and level of equipment they drop has been adjusted.
Party Quests
The starting level for some of the MS party quests has been changed. Modifications to some of the quests have also been made.
Quests
The grammar of the NPCs has improved. MS Quest requirements and restrictions have been changed along with their experience rewards.
Skills
MapleStory skills for all jobs have been restructured and merged into the most useful ones
Are You Looking For An Maple Story Magician Guide?
A MapleStory guide is your gateway to high levels, tons of gold, powerful characters, and overall successful gameplay. MS guides are oftentimes created by pro gamers that have mastered a certain aspect of the game. They then share their experiences with you, give you shortcuts, show you how to avoid pitfalls, and offer you expert advice.
Whether you’re looking for a MS guide or want to create your own, below is a breakdown of a well written guide to level a MS Magician. To view the full guide, simply click the link:
Why become a Mage?
This lists the pros and cons of being a Maple Story Mage
First Job Advancement
This guide starts at the very beginning of your adventure
Stat Allocation
These builds will allow you to have the best of both worlds, higher Intelligence than Normals and greater weapon Magic Attack than Pure Intelligence
MapleStory Skills
This will list the recommended skills for the more powerful and efficient MS Magician
Skill Builds
Here you will find the recommended skill builds for each level. You’ll have a Standard Build list and a Perfect MP Build list
Training Areas
These are the best level 9-30 training area’s for your character
And finally the guide concludes with information on your
MS Second Job Advancement
Leveling Tier
Damage Tier
MS Secrets: Be Prepared For The “Big Bang”
The Black Mage of the MapleStory is not defeated and he is not gone for good. He is merely preparing for his return to conquer the Maple World. The longer he is gone the more his anger and rage builds up,for he wants nothing more than to see the destruction of MapleStory.
The ancient prophecy warned that the day of his return is coming and many predict that day is soon.
The Black Mage had once ruled the Maple World, but his reign was one of cruelty and the Maple World fought back and he was vanquished in battle. In the years following that battle his minions have worked hard to bring about his return so he can once again help them rule.
MS monsters such as Pink Bean, Horntail, and the Dragon Riders terrorized the countryside, foretelling the coming of their dark master. Luckily the good people of MS such as the Explorers and Cygnus Knights stepped up and battled against the evil.
Unfortunately the Black Mage is not gone for good and upon his return there will be a darkness beyond what anyone can imagine. He has planned his revenge for not just the people that vanquished him but for the existence of the whole Maple World.
His return is near and rumor has it that that day will be called the Big Bang.
The Maple World will forever be changed. Monsters will change in power, magic powers will change, cities and towns will move, familiar landmarks will disappear, and new lands will arise.
Are you ready for these changes? Only the strong will thrive and it won’t be a good time to venture out alone so be sure you are surrounded by a supportive players. This support can be found at a Maple Story Forum where members gather to form pacts, and guilds and help each other. You can also find support in the form of MS secrets and tips which will help you prepare for what is about to come.
MapleStory Pirate Guide
The MapleStory Pirate has a large variety of attacks and abilities and is one of the more interesting classes to play in the game. Pirates begin their adventure on Maple Island where they learn basic skills. Upon reaching level 10, you can travel to Lith Harbor and speak to the Pirate statue. You will then be teleported to the navigation room of the Nautilus (the giant submarine in Nautilus Harbor). From there you will meet up with Kyrin who will decide if you’re brave enough for the life of a MS Pirate. If you pass the test you can than begin your adventure.
Maple Story Pirate Skill/Ability Points
Characters kill monsters to gain experience points, after a certain amount of experience points are gained they level up. After each level they gain a certain number of Skill and Experience Points. These can be used to get new skills and powers to fight monsters and improve their abilities.
Maple Story Skill Points
- Bullet Time: This skill will increase your accuracy (probability of hitting with a weapon) and avoidability (ability to avoid getting hit by a monster)
- Flash Fist: This allows you to use Magic Points (MP) to increase/speed up your punches
- Double Shot: This allows you to fire two bullets at once to deal double the damage.
Maple Story Ability Points
- Strength (STR): This determines how strong your character will be. The higher your strength ability is the more damage you can do when hitting monsters with a melee (handheld) weapon.
- Dexterity (DEX): This determines how nimble and agile your MS character will be. Higher DEX will increase your accuracy and damage made by ranged weapons.
Maple Story Pirate Job Advancement
Upon reaching level 30 you can specialize in a chosen class (job advancement). As a Pirate you can choose between a Brawler or
Gunslinger as your new job.
- Brawler: These Pirates prefer up close and personal combat. Their damage accuracy is low but their hits are powerful when they do come in contact.
- Gunslinger: These Pirates prefer to use firearms in combat. As they increase in level, the gunslingers rely on a number of basic shots to fight monsters. This job can be difficult to play, a MS Gunslinger guide can help you out a lot
Quick MS Hint: If you’re going to choose the path of a Brawler, put most of your ability points STR. If you’re going to choose to be a Gunslinger, most of your Ability Points should go into DEX.
At level 70, your MS Pirate qualifies for another job advancement. The following and final job advancement is level 120.