Nexon Wrote:
Dateline: Henesys, August 20, 2010

Watch the skies! The Visitors are here and Maple World needs everyone to come to the defense of our beloved world! Fortunately Maple Times is on hand to contribute to the defense effort the best way we know how -- by letting you know what's happening so you can be prepared. Check out two great articles that talk all about the new Visitor invasion including some comments from the developers! We've also got some great Visitor related gear on sale and for all you iPhone and iPod Touch users, the announcement of the incredible MapleStory: Thief Edition! Be sure to check Maple Times every week for everything you need to know about MapleStory.



Maple Headlines
Alien Threat to Maple World

Attention Maple World inhabitants! The appearance of giant alien spaceships hovering over the major towns of Maple World and the deployment of alien troops have necessitated that the formerly secret OSSS reveal itself in an attempt to bring this long-anticipated threat to Maple World to an end.

Witness the invasion!


The Visitors: The Developers Speak!

There have been signs that the Black Mage is returning with massive monsters continuing to shake up Maple World by land and sea. It is small wonder then that not many have noticed the skies until now. Spaceships! Maple World is being invaded! Omega Sector is put on high alert. Nothing like this has ever been seen before and no one knows what’s going on but barricades are being set up for ground defense and an air strike team is being mobilized. Will you join in on the effort and investigate the truth behind the recent events?

They're here!



Maple Events

Get Geared for the Visitor Invasion!

Listen up! The Visitors are coming! We need all the able-bodied Maplers to be ready with the tools they need to battle for the future of Maple World! To that end, the Dual Blade Disguise event has been extended by two weeks. Between now and August 31, 2010, you can get what you need to drive the Visitors back where they came from!

Protect Maple World!


MapleStory: Thief Edition Report

You're going back to school. Take MapleStory with you! Get your hands on MapleStory: Thief Edition, the MapleStory iPhone/iPod Touch game available on iTunes Store now! Before you head back to school though why not practice your writing skills by writing a review for the game on the iTunes Store? Ten reviews will be chosen to win 10,000 Maple Points and a MapleStory Plushie!

Get the details


Free NX Cash for joining Columbia House!

Have you heard of Columbia House? It's a great site that lets you buy the latest DVDs for as low as $1! And for a limited time, Columbia House is paying people in NX Cash just to join them! Join Columbia House and earn 12,555 NX Cash, sent instantly to your account! Free NX Cash as a reward for saving money on DVDs!

Join today!


Ongoing: Great Gachapon Giveaway

The distant world of Boom Hill needs the assistance of brave Maplers! It doesn’t matter if you are a new PopTag! player or if you’ve already played PopTag! Join your fellow Maplers and PopTaggers in PopTag! for a hefty reward.

Get the details


Ongoing: Back to School with Pink Bean

It’s August and even while you’re trying to squeeze the last drops of fun out of summer, it’s never too early to get ready for school! MapleStory is here to help, and reward you too!

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Maple Marketplace

Dragon Lord's Snack Attack

Gachapon’s always full of surprises but from August 19 through September 14, 2010 it’s got some tasty treats, new riding beasts, and new permanent items!

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Get Your Very Own Research Assistant!

Need a companion that is loyal, true, and willing to be shot into space? The Bing Monkey is the right pet for you! This limited time “pet of the future” is available from August 19 through September 14, 2010 through the Bing Monkey Package.

Banana time!


Big Savings on Back-to-School Gear!

Maple World is beautiful in summer, but we all know summer doesn’t last forever! As these last golden days wind down, it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school and start back-to-school shopping. Are you a freshman in Maple World and have never been to the Cash Shop to get some shopping done? Fortunately we’ve got you covered with incredible savings for everything you need for an incredible autumn in Maple World!

School days!


One a Day Sale! Round 3!

They say the third time’s the charm and that’s never been more true than our insanely popular One a Day sale! In fact, it’s so popular that we’re extending it again. So if you didn’t get what you wanted before, from August 19 through September 14, 2010, you can find what you need during the One a Day Sale – Round 3!

Go get 'em!


Nothing Protects You Like Pam's Song!

In uncertain times, don’t your precious items deserve every bit of protection you can give them? From August 19th through September 14th Pam’s got you covered! Pam’s Song is your insurance that if a scroll fails, your upgrade slot will be protected!

Protect your valuables!



Maple Community

kidkassey Occupation: Music Video Director

Do you know who kidkassey of Khaini is? Maybe you’ve passed by her in game. but what you don’t know is on her off-time she makes MapleStory music videos! Check out her YouTube channel featuring favorite hits with big Maple stars!

Rock on!



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Looking for other MapleStory fans? Become a Facebook fan! That means you can hang with the coolest Maple community around, get the inside scoop on MapleStory, learn about in-game events and take part in some fun activities and win some great contests! Call your friends, family and everyone you know and join the official MapleStory Facebook page!

MetaSeraphim Wrote:"There have been signs that the Black Mage is returning with massive monsters continuing to shake up Maple World by land and sea."

What>

Sn1perJohnE Wrote:Ya know, snails and slimes and what not.

MetaSeraphim Wrote:No, like I mean, it seems like a hint a Big Bang. Or I am crazy. Not the type of crazy that looks for clues where there are none mind you, it just seemed weird is all.

-Ghost- Wrote:Unless they want us to believe the alien invasion is also the Black Mage's doing, which would be just stupid though.

Sn1perJohnE Wrote:Cause the black mage, who has never really done much to be seen in game but can make every map change around and mobs stats change, could never call aliens into the world.

Sn1perJohnE Wrote:Nah, its totally a Masteria hint

MetaSeraphim Wrote:No, like I mean, it seems like a hint a Big Bang. Or I am crazy. Not the type of crazy that looks for clues where there are none mind you, it just seemed weird is all.

Erich Wrote:It does seem like a big bang hint. But, not that I don't want the big bang, but it needs to wait longer. What are we going to get after the big bang patches? Nothing.

Coogi Wrote:We got all the holidays too so that's more then nothing.

Erich Wrote:Mm. I just hope they string it out a little. There were 3 patches in the big bang; hopefully they'll do them in 3 months.

-Ghost- Wrote:Since we're going to have a finished product isn't it possible to get everything at once?

Erich Wrote:Mm. I just hope they string it out a little. There were 3 patches in the big bang; hopefully they'll do them in 3 months.

Rayquaza2233 Wrote:4th job could have been split into Leafre (town), Leafre (Dragon Canyon), Leafre (Cave of Life Area), and Leafre (4th job) for us like it was in KMS, but we got it all at once.