More Pirate Hints. [Archive]

Chameleonic

2008-07-16, 04:03 AM

Latest Notice on Nexons site.

http://msfile.nexon.net/Uploaded/Img/common/post/20080716/080716_winners_01.jpg

http://maplestory.nexon.net/WZ.ASPX?PART=/News/Event&mode=view&uid=173&bbsidx=1388

Side note...I'm glad Fangblade won...but where/when did we get to vote for the players that went on the iTCG?

Februrary

2008-07-16, 04:14 AM

Mark

2008-07-16, 04:21 AM

Wow, if that isn't 100% confirmation we're getting Pirates soon, I don't know what is. :cool:

Eneko

2008-07-16, 04:44 AM

last time they gave us hints like this the patch came like 1 or 2 patchs after the hints

EtherealAsen

2008-07-16, 04:57 AM

This is just Nexon playing their evil little mind tricks. It's how their staff gets off. :f3:

bored4ever86

2008-07-16, 06:27 AM

Kabanaw

2008-07-16, 07:48 AM

you guys and your pirate fandom....... just cause nexon got the graphics package from kms with the new pirate pics doesn't mean "OMG PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" just go suck an ice cube, settle down, and wait for the inevitable..... disappointment

I agree that using some Natilus Port backrounds in banners and stuff isn't really much of a hint, but come on. They're using the pirate character sprite in that banner, like the ones you see in the top left corner of the page. We're getting pirates soon.

VictorGS

2008-07-16, 08:43 AM

Notice about the Gun that the Pirate is holding. It means that there will be no nerfing, too. However, I'm excited to see the Pirates in action in GMS.

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 09:27 AM

Wow, if that isn't 100% confirmation we're getting Pirates soon, I don't know what is. :cool:
Was already known as much. The inclusion of the gun is a nice "fuck you" to the people who have been claiming it would be censored though.

I was always saying this Pirate stuff was a mistake and they didn't know what they're doing, but that can't be an oversight. It's not a "hint", but it is a tease.

I'm going to officially change my prediction for Pirates from "late summer or Christmas" to next patch after this major Masteria content. If I didn't already know this Masteria stuff would be so huge I'd even guess it could come this month, but I doubt if they would give so much at once, particularly when it's technically unrelated. At least when they released Leafre and 4th Job, it was all linked... Pirates are part of Victoria though.

Another thing worth noticing I think, is that these graphics appear to have been created for TCG. Which means Pirates will be included there at some point. When are the expansions coming out, and have they announced names on any of them?

Sinnuendo

2008-07-16, 09:58 AM

I agree that using some Natilus Port backrounds in banners and stuff isn't really much of a hint, but come on. They're using the pirate character sprite in that banner, like the ones you see in the top left corner of the page. We're getting pirates soon.

Those are actually the Pirates from the KMS ad. July patch, ftw :cool:

DumbApples

2008-07-16, 10:15 AM

Maybe they're getting our hopes up,and wait til next summer to release it,and each month inbetween they give us hints>.<(Highly unlikely)

Rayquaza2233

2008-07-16, 10:53 AM

It annoys me to see them keep using pirate images. >__>

xDae

2008-07-16, 11:13 AM

They are just toying with us

BrownTigga

2008-07-16, 11:14 AM

I guessing v.59 is gona be crimsonwood and they gona release pirates in v.60 which would make sense cause pirates are big. They did say they had big stuff planned for us during the summer.

DarkGenzo

2008-07-16, 11:20 AM

When are the expansions coming out, and have they announced names on any of them?

NPC Heroes, I've seen release dates from Aug to Sept 10th, not sure what it will acctually be.

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Not sure if this is true or not, and it doesn't exactly give that great of a time frame... but that's what I've heard.

Taken from Nexon's Forums: http://forum.nexon.net/MapleStory/forums/thread/1320891.aspx

Edit: Also, theres a few speculations on Wizard of the Coast's community forums - all ranging from August to November... so yeah, still not sure. >.> Link: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1051931

Edit Edit: xD... Okay, last link - I swear. http://cgi.ebay.com/MAPLESTORY-iTCG-SET-4-NPC-HEROES-BOOSTER-SEALED-BOX_W0QQitemZ190236689910QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL08 07141234r5662 They say April 12th. ;) It would make sense to have the Pirate NPCs in there, yes?

Tamekii

2008-07-16, 12:27 PM

Notice about the Gun that the Pirate is holding. It means that there will be no nerfing, too. However, I'm excited to see the Pirates in action in GMS.

NxProse already confirmed there will be no NERF :P

Some are ranting one how pirates are gonna be censored due to the "guns not fitting into the E rating", would it be "edited" to fit the rating?

I'll say this: My Yeti laughs well everytime he sees a thread like that.

Also...remember Ariant?
Nexon used some Ariant tiles on a banner and two patches after it...we got Ariant :P

Slip

2008-07-16, 01:55 PM

Nexon just loves to copy and paste clipart from different areas of the game.

Who knows, it actually could be a hint... we'd better start keeping track of these...

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 01:57 PM

Nexon used some Ariant tiles on a banner and two patches after it...we got Ariant :P
They used Showa sunset background 1 year before we got it.

They used English Town tiles like 6 months ago in an advertisement, and we still don't have it (good chance we'll never get it).

They used Leafre map objects in NLC, but we had to wait another 6 months before we got Leafre.

If you don't see what I'm getting at, I'll just come out and say it:

Them using graphics does not necessarily indicate that we will be getting the content related to those graphics any sooner, or at all. In other words, them using the graphics changes nothing, we will get it when we get it, and all the graphics they use from it won't change that a bit.

Fiel

2008-07-16, 02:02 PM

Yes, Afrobean, but did they use Leafre or Showa or English Town like... five times in a row? This isn't the first time we've seen pirate graphics on an ad like this.

GMSInfighter

2008-07-16, 02:08 PM

I really hope they don't come out right now...

Because if they do! I don't have enough time to get more mesarz.

:[

Sn1perJohnE

2008-07-16, 02:09 PM

Yea, theres been a lot of use of pirates items, more than any other area for an unrelated thing, my guess is still in august for the release, if not september, I cant really think of a major holiday in those two months that would have an event, so they seem logical to me if they release them this year. Who knows, maybe theyll give us a X-mas present ala Pirates :@

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 02:12 PM

Yes, Afrobean, but did they use Leafre or Showa or English Town like... five times in a row? This isn't the first time we've seen pirate graphics on an ad like this.
Um... yes...? I know they definitely used Showa imagery more than a few times. Likely not with the prevelence that they have with the "Pirate" ones, but then again, this one is the first one which is inherently pirate related too. The other ones were map objects and non-descript NPCs from Nautilus Port. This one actually shows Pirates, riding in the battleship, one of them having a gun drawn.

And I'm willing to admit this is a tease. But it's not a hint. It doesn't clue us in to when, how, or what, or give us a riddle or clue. We already knew it WOULD be coming, so this doesn't change a thing.

Edit:

Yea, theres been a lot of use of pirates items, more than any other area for an unrelated thing, my guess is still in august for the release, if not september, I cant really think of a major holiday in those two months that would have an event, so they seem logical to me if they release them this year. Who knows, maybe theyll give us a X-mas present ala Pirates :@
Holiday you say? Like Talk like a Pirate day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day)?

September 19th.

Sn1perJohnE

2008-07-16, 02:19 PM

Holiday you say? Like Talk like a Pirate day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day)?

September 19th.

I think you might have found our release date @_@ depending on if Nexon knows of this @-a

zeplinfan911

2008-07-16, 02:21 PM

Nexon loves to tease us. :f7:

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 02:23 PM

I think you might have found our release date @_@ depending on if Nexon knows of this @-a
I found nothing. Someone identified it on Sleepywood.net and I merely recalled they had mentioned it.

And I'm sure they know it if they're intending to partake in it. Something else the person I mentioned above took note of was that Showa Town's patch was originally scheduled on Showa Day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dwa_Day) (which, I believe, has nothing to do with what Showa Town is).

»-Chris->

2008-07-16, 02:26 PM

They've given many so called "hints". In my opinion they are just taking the graphics from other versions and placing it there because it fits...

Sn1perJohnE

2008-07-16, 02:44 PM

They've given many so called "hints". In my opinion they are just taking the graphics from other versions and placing it there because it fits...

This is still a possibility, but theres just been so many so close together.

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 02:55 PM

They've given many so called "hints". In my opinion they are just taking the graphics from other versions and placing it there because it fits...
I agree, but this one has nothing to do with anything.

The other graphics they've used can be explained away. They used the NPC with the telescope because it was about spotting bugs. They used the octopus in the water because it's summer. They used the dock graphic because it's summer.

But why did they use the two Pirates in the ship? Because TCG? Because a winner was chosen? It doesn't make a lick of sense.

Sinnuendo

2008-07-16, 03:14 PM

I agree, but this one has nothing to do with anything.

The other graphics they've used can be explained away. They used the NPC with the telescope because it was about spotting bugs. They used the octopus in the water because it's summer. They used the dock graphic because it's summer.

But why did they use the two Pirates in the ship? Because TCG? Because a winner was chosen? It doesn't make a lick of sense.

Because they're the Pirates from the Pirate ads for KMS.

Germ

2008-07-16, 07:03 PM

So if there's no nerf will they fix Showa? Yes please?

ZartMorder

2008-07-16, 07:16 PM

Retalion

2008-07-16, 07:37 PM

I dont know about everyone else, but if they release pirates on "Talk like a pirate day" (I remember them mentioning it at my high school but I never remebered the date cause I found it corny xD), then that would be like saying we get Magatia on Valentines day (cause the plot is Romeo/Julliet like from what I remember hearing and that's a "love" kinda thing).

Iono, do you need Magatia before pirates? >_>

Loose

2008-07-16, 07:40 PM

Iono, do you need Magatia before pirates? >_>
It's not really needed. (http://www.southperry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56) Check near the bottom of the first post.

Afrobean

2008-07-16, 10:03 PM

Don't count on it. Showa monsters were probably modified because they depicted modern weapons while the pirate class uses old fashioned guns. Which is a child more likely to come across these days? (Hopefully neither. >_<)
Well, they did also remove other weapons, weapons that Maplers themselves can actually use (such as the Brick or the sword). This means the defining factor is the enemies using these weapons against the players, not the weapons themselves.

Another change they made is that the enemies aren't actually human. The enemies are monsters in disguise. In jMS, they're literally murdering human gangsters, but in gMS, we're defeating monsters who are masquerading as humans.

So therefore, the problem is that they
#1: don't like the enemies using as menacing weapons as that, even ones Maplers can use themselves.
#2: don't want Maplers killing humans.

The gunner Pirate subclass doesn't suffer from either of these things. Obviously.

ps as Berserk said via proxy of Loose's post, it's not needed. In fact, Berserk's own post quoted a thorough explanation by Isaac that pointed out that the quests relating to the connection would be played first through Nautilus before reaching the higher level quests at Magatia.

Erich

2008-07-17, 12:06 AM

anyone remember the giant ochid flower(NX weap)? It said-a giant ochid from a singapore exclusive map to celebrate the singapore launch-or somthing like that.

Yet have we got singapore?No(although the NPC's an mobs being in data blew out my therory >.>)

Mark

2008-07-17, 04:53 AM

Afrobean

2008-07-17, 11:04 AM

They took it straight from MSEA and neglected to change the text. :f3:
The point he was making is that tons of things can be read into as "hints", but Nexon really doesn't do hints. The closest thing they'll do is early announcements (like 4th job), or Q&A about version original areas coming.

squirtle

2008-07-17, 01:48 PM

i think i'm gonna cry.
it's too beautiful.

BrownTigga

2008-07-17, 02:10 PM

Well, they did also remove other weapons, weapons that Maplers themselves can actually use (such as the Brick or the sword). This means the defining factor is the enemies using these weapons against the players, not the weapons themselves.

Another change they made is that the enemies aren't actually human. The enemies are monsters in disguise. In jMS, they're literally murdering human gangsters, but in gMS, we're defeating monsters who are masquerading as humans.

So therefore, the problem is that they
#1: don't like the enemies using as menacing weapons as that, even ones Maplers can use themselves.
#2: don't want Maplers killing humans.

The gunner Pirate subclass doesn't suffer from either of these things. Obviously.

ps as Berserk said via proxy of Loose's post, it's not needed. In fact, Berserk's own post quoted a thorough explanation by Isaac that pointed out that the quests relating to the connection would be played first through Nautilus before reaching the higher level quests at Magatia.

according to many people, showa was nerfed because nexon america didnt want human enemies to use a gun against players. But when a pirate fights the clone during 3rd job advancement, would the clone be using guns against the player. The clone is also human shaped. This mean both the player and the clone would be shooting each other wouldn't it? and isn't this what nexon america don't want?

EndlessAxis

2008-07-17, 02:28 PM

just shuuush everyone about the guns thing! were getting pirates UN NERFED And thats that! take my word for it..who am i ..I AM OZY! NOW BOW DONW TO ME! RAWR

Milelke

2008-07-17, 04:11 PM

Nexon isnt going to nerf pirates.
Theyre lazy
That job would take AGES

Besides, its Monster attacking us with guns. Thats why it was nerfed.

And why was/ is still everyone so upset about nerfed showa, be happy we got it. -__-

Mark

2008-07-17, 04:13 PM

Showa nerf sucks because they took out the tank in the Bain armory.

Milelke

2008-07-17, 04:20 PM

Oooo, forgot about that.....
That Sucks!

But other than that... people need to stop complaining.

But thats our Maple GMS community

COMPLAIN
COMPLAIN
COMPLAIN

Afrobean

2008-07-17, 04:59 PM

according to many people, showa was nerfed because nexon america didnt want human enemies to use a gun against players. But when a pirate fights the clone during 3rd job advancement, would the clone be using guns against the player. The clone is also human shaped. This mean both the player and the clone would be shooting each other wouldn't it? and isn't this what nexon america don't want?
The third job clones aren't humans. They're clones created using dark magic or something like that.

Also: Showa wasn't nerfed at all. It's graphics were edited but it was not nerfed.

xDae

2008-07-17, 05:34 PM

Retalion

2008-07-17, 05:44 PM

The third job clones aren't humans. They're clones created using dark magic or something like that.

Also: Showa wasn't nerfed at all. It's graphics were edited but it was not nerfed.

At the same time, as Opeth said, one of the key reasons why the armoury is good for training (as it was a "sniping spot" of sorts) was taken out, making the map a lower level'd version of bains: A massive pot burn for an alternative training place for most classes.

Yes it was an "editted graphic" but an important one, making the difference between the map being great for training and being mediocre for training. I'd say that alone is enough for many people to complain.

Corn

2008-07-17, 06:03 PM

At the same time, as Opeth said, one of the key reasons why the armoury is good for training (as it was a "sniping spot" of sorts) was taken out, making the map a lower level'd version of bains: A massive pot burn for an alternative training place for most classes.

Yes it was an "editted graphic" but an important one, making the difference between the map being great for training and being mediocre for training. I'd say that alone is enough for many people to complain.

It shouldn't really be a problem without the tank, I mean, really only i/ls train there and they can freeze the bains.

Also close ranges don't really need the tank, they could make do with the boxes.

JezzaRules

2008-07-18, 12:27 AM

I hope we get pirates before MSEA =D

Almo

2008-07-18, 07:13 PM

So if there's no nerf will they fix Showa? Yes please?

Don't worry about Showa. Showa isn't that great anyway, this is about Pirates, though Pirates suck too.
Just my opinion, though.

MechMike

2008-07-18, 07:53 PM

The Hints are just Bull Shit, We all know Pirates are coming out on "Speak Like a Pirate day"

Mark

2008-07-18, 08:17 PM

The Hints are just Bull Shit, We all know Pirates are coming out on "Speak Like a Pirate day"

No. We don't.

And if that happens, you can quote me on this, and I will promptly eat my hat.

MechMike

2008-07-18, 08:19 PM

No. We don't.

And if that happens, you can quote me on this, and I will promptly eat my hat.

I was being Sarcastic.

Retalion

2008-07-18, 08:19 PM

Don't worry about Showa. Showa isn't that great anyway, this is about Pirates, though Pirates suck too.
Just my opinion, though.

Pirates dont suck!

Everyone overhyping pirates = tonnes of people leaving their current classes and selling all their equips to fund their new pirates = mass deflation for equips of the current classes!

That's what Im hoping for anyways, lol.