[Archive] The Unveiling of Masteria

[Sn1perJohnE]

or it could have been closed because of the 2 or so people badgering back and forth @-a

but we should see it back soon no matter what.

[randompeep]

News Flash: As of 7 minutes ago...

Ok, so by a stroke of good luck, I actually do have some time.

Fire away.

Nothing yet, but here we go...

[Combattente]

Pineapple, I can't access NEXON Forums now. That's just bad luck. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can't. Too bad, I wanted to ask him some questions.. =(

EDIT: Nvm, after some mess, I was able to access NEXON forums and to ask my questions. Yay!

P.s.: This time I won't say it wrong, it's NXPROSE, not NXJOEW. Reading all my previous posts, I always wrote NxJoeW instead than NxProse, I don't know why. Maybe because NxJoeW made a Q&A thread some years ago?

[randompeep]

First Set:

Can you say what level range the new party quest will be.

90-200. However, while you can go in at 90, the bosses there are all 4th Job and up status.

Will any of the new boss/s will be nice to mages ;)

Well, let's say that elementals will be handy. Also, the only class that actually can't go are like, Beginners. If you exist, and are within the level range, you are needed. We're aiming so each class will have their moments during the PQ.

Whats going on with the hacker situation?

Basically, we never address with specifics because we're working on it. That's all I'll say.

What is going on with the forum error message message in correlation to people with high post counts?

Still working on this as well.

Will CWK2 ONLY be the PQ? I'm not a fan of playing with others, and it would be a real bummer if it were pure party quest. Besides, it's tiring training in leafre.

No, there's other maps there, but the main focus is the PQ.

When will Bob The Snail's quest be finished?

Ah, old Bob. Eventually is about the best I can do with this one. (tongue out)

Speaking of which, will the alchemy drops in magatia be removed or is the Maker skill to be released soon enough that removing them would be pointless?

While nothing will be divulged in regards to any future release, you're always better off keeping what you may find there.

Will we ever be getting Mu Lung Raid?

Hmm. Let's just say that part of our plan involves giving more content to the folks that can conceivably Boss Rush with the best of them. Stay tuned.

How much do you love time travelling?

Depends on the ship. (wink)

How many maps are there going to be in CWK 2?

We actually haven't counted. Less that the first expansion, it's 10+, but we don't count, say stages within a stage.

Any new weapons?

Yes. Capes too. Also, The Arclancer is being adjusted slightly.

What about monsters?

Mainly the bosses. None of which have been seen in any form, anywhere.

Why do some bosses have HP bars but others don't? For example, Zakum has an HP bar but Anego (female boss) doesn't. Even some/most area bosses have HP bars. I think it would be really helpful if bosses such as Anego & Horseman had HP bars.

Mainly just development time. Our aim is for them all to have it, it just takes a second to actually add them all, and do other stuff.

Have you guys thought about upgrading the GUI? I think a better looking interface would be cool (HP Bars, Level, etc)

Yep. We've done stuff internally, but none of that is really ready for live. Maybe down the road.

will the world ever know how many licks it takes 2 get to the center of a TOOTSIE POP?!

3 if you're a cartoon owl, 0 for me because gummy bears are made of win.

Is Big Bang 30 a glitched drop in GMS?

Just rare. We know it drops.

It is said Christopher Crimsonheart mastered all four classes, so I thought the statue was / represented him, but then I saw a gun. Two questions about that. Question in a question.. isn't it funny? Anyway, first one is: did you add the gun in the statue AFTER the release of pirates or was the sketch plan already like that? It looks like you added the gun after some time because you forgot to add something that represented the pirate job on it.

Not exactly. They weren't necessarily called Pirates at that time. If you're concerned about how exactly Pirates fit into the Keep, don't be. You'll know fairly soon.

Will there be new monsters that appear outside the PQ in these regular maps? Or will these maps be mostly populated by the current monsters?

Current. One of the things we noticed was people wanted more pure spawn maps aside from the caves, so think of the seperate maps as enemy guild halls.

Couldn't help but notice that giant statue had a pistol. I'm interested in how exactly have you guys worked Pirates into the crimsonwood lore. Any clues for this?

If you look at some of the other questions I've answered, yes. There's a fairly large connection that's been overlooked. Its logical, and doesn't require a massive leap. But relax, you'll know more when the time comes.

How much will we learn about Krakia, or some of the other potential Masteria areas, from this patch? will the gain of knowledge be comparable to Crimsonwood's initial release?

I'll say that you'll know a lot more after you beat the bosses, because it's not exactly the last stage. As for more, we're aiming for at least one big reveal, and several minor ones, but all that quest text might be added shortly after (it's purely dependent on time, but it will be there eventually). One of the features about Masteria is the big reward at the end of each, so all I can say is aim high, the reward and payoff is worth if you've followed the storyline.

First, are you planning on making Balanced Fury Throwing Stars rechargeable outside of NLC?

Nope. That's intended.

Thirdly, any chance you will give an easier method of obtaining Crimsonwood, i mena, there are 3 or 4 maps, with Crimson trees, and with the low droprate, and low spawnrate, collecting the hundreds it takes to make the weapons is really difficult.

We upped the drop rate last patch, and we know how long it actually takes. We're still evaluating if there need to be more trees, so if something is adjusted, we'll announce it.

[Mickey]

Can you say what level range the new party quest will be.

90-200. However, while you can go in at 90, the bosses there are all 4th Job and up status.

Will any of the new boss/s will be nice to mages ;)

Well, let's say that elementals will be handy. Also, the only class that actually can't go are like, Beginners. If you exist, and are within the level range, you are needed. We're aiming so each class will have their moments during the PQ.

AKA Mine. Manged to get basic standed questions in before everyone else. Seems no comment on my other questions (monster book and about area boss's/mini dugeons)

[Cyanne]

Awesome, 90-200, I can go there with my sniper and be useless :D

Also, I wonder what "Depends on the ship" means. Time temple doesn't involve any time travel, so I don't think he's talking about the baby dragon transform, unless he thought it involved time travel. Ludibrium -> Elin forest is just a portal. Maybe he's talking about travel to past masteria?

[IsaacGS]

good answers. So the new keep interior maps will be like Windraider Barracks, Stormbreaker, etc. big rooms where lots of *just* them are.

[Mickey]

Well in the update post he did the other day Isacc he did say "deicated spawn maps" so yea I'd guess so ?

Ask more questions guys he's still online =D

Also.. says about BB30.. I HIGHLY DOUT IT. <_< Someone ask if they can increase the drop rate for it..

[Slip]

Hmmm... interesting replies. Updated first post.

I'm curious about this answer.

"How much do you love time travelling?

Depends on the ship. (wink)"

Does he mean Elin, or the Future/Past of Masteria? :O

[IsaacGS]

Well in the update post he did the other day Isacc he did say "deicated spawn maps" so yea I'd guess so ?

Ask more questions guys he's still online =D

Also.. says about BB30.. I HIGHLY DOUT IT. <_< Someone ask if they can increase the drop rate for it..

I posted my first set of questions. My cable went out for ~5 minutes. When it came back, I couldn't connect to nexon forums any more. I'm guessing they have a bunch of random IP bans and my new one just happens to be one of them. >_>

[Deviant]

I posted my first set of questions. My cable went out for ~5 minutes. When it came back, I couldn't connect to nexon forums any more. I'm guessing they have a bunch of random IP bans and my new one just happens to be one of them. >_>

I can connect to the forums, but not the maplestory one -_-

[DrRusty]

LoL I WAS RIGHT!! XD. LvL 90 minimum req with monsters inside being harder.

I love doing this next part

I told ya so

[MrWheelson]

Is this "automatic defense system" just as lethal as the Menhirs surrounding the keep?

Heh. Well, I'm not sure if I've ever heard of a friendly defense system.

Are any etc. items that are available now needed for quests in the keep? (Has done all the CK quests! xD)

If you've done them all, then I wouldn't worry. There is one rather obvious thing, but I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Is the Jump Quest in the keep more difficult to overcome than the Valley of Heroes?

One would have to consider that JQ difficult. I'll say its more intense, but you'll be able to tell.
For reference, I consider Battletoads' Orb Race to be maddeningly impossible. So for ours, yes, it is hard, but it is not unfair.

There is a problem many players have with their accounts and trying to get married.

We know. We're working on a broad solution now, and we apologize that it's taken a while, but we are working on it.

Nexon's Vancouver department was closed, according to an article i read. Since that was based on "development" for new games, i was wondering if that also dealt with new content for existing games. CWK II has been in the works for a while, but would the closing of nexon vancouver affect future GMS developed content?

Yes, that was a sad day for us. However, all of the Masteria content is and was built here, so that won't affect future GMS updates.

Also, any chance that the Ticket system will be refined?

I know that our GM/CS manager looks at ways to improve that system all the time, and if something changes, you'll know.

I was wondering for a while what "No Mercy" meant exactly since you mentioned it in a question I asked you before. I have my ideas as to what it is but...is it related to the jump quest in the keep?

Nope, it's related to the entire PQ. For instance, puzzles. Twisted Switcher is around a 5 on a scale of 10. This one is harder. By the time you reach that level, you should be used to some stuff as well as be able to figure it out on the fly.
This PQ will put these skills to the test. Improvisation and Skill Utilization for Total Devastation.

I try to put 10 rules on my Guild BBS, but it gets cut off at the end of the 9th one. Will you be fixing that glitch?

Yes. Not this patch, but soon enough.

What is the point in having a Q&A if you're just going to dodge questions?

There are some questions that I can't answer directly, so that's part of it. I know it can be a tad frustrating sometimes, but some things, you just have to wait and see for. Hope that helps.

I expect we will have more "NLC" after CWK Update during this year, any clues as to whats next in the pipe line, that portal has been inactive on Pharoh Yeti since NLC came out.

Everyone wants to know what's in old Yetinx. We'll see.

Is it intentional that only Lith Harbor/Omega Sector has the Nautilus Port travel system (I.E. Taxi and the Portal)? Or will that be addressed "in due time"?

Due time. If we know its coming down the line, then we won't add a temproary one, as that would removed upon the other system coming. We can only get so much finished every 4-6 weeks, so a big part of that is Dev time.

Can we expect to see some skill book drops in the new expansion? Big Bang 30 and Genesis30 is a big problem right now. Neither drop as often or hackers ruin it for everyone to get. Your options are: You'll see =), Yes, No, or "Interesting...I cannot say, but I'm hinting for something big".

I'll say that we know that there are storybooks, skillbooks and mastery books that are exceedingly rare, and that we're going to address some of that.

And I plan to go to college and hopefully train to my dream of working at NEXON (Seriously! Flame me all you want people. I LOVE IT!). Any tips for me (and you can't say look at the website!)?

Be willing to learn and have a sense of humor.

o_o

[DrRusty]

wow no one fking asked if the hitboxes for CWK monsters will be fixed

[IsaacGS]

wow no one fking asked if the hitboxes for CWK monsters will be fixed

He answered that last time and said yes.

[Roads]

Spoiler

And I plan to go to college and hopefully train to my dream of working at NEXON (Seriously! Flame me all you want people. I LOVE IT!). Any tips for me (and you can't say look at the website!)?

Be willing to learn and have a sense of humor.

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nexon? humor?
anyone get the joke? :|

btw

Hmmm... interesting replies. Updated first post.

I'm curious about this answer.

"How much do you love time travelling?

Depends on the ship. (wink)"

Does he mean Elin, or the Future/Past of Masteria? :O

Ellin doesn't have any ship. the enter to ellin is through Helios Tower in Ludi..

I guess this is actually something new. I hope this is the Masteria's Past =D

[DrRusty]

He answered that last time and said yes.

I think im blind cause I just read through Jan 08' and I didn't see where they asked that .

[Roads]

I think im blind cause I just read through Jan 08' and I didn't see where they asked that .

1) Don't want to be mean but what was up with the animation "gltiches" with just about every monster in Crimsonwood Mountain/Phantom Forest? I'm mean look at it, Firebrand, Windraider, Strombreaker, Nightshadow, Elderwriath, Bigfoot, Crimsonwood Guardian all had (and still have....) animiation errors. But were some of them intentional? I mean it's annoying at times, like Elderwrith, Hit it, takes a long time to respond(compared to just about any monster outside the area) and is invincible when getting knocked back. The Curupted soilders (E.X Windraider) all react to knockback later than they should.

Well, let's just say we wanted to try something different, and obviously, it hasn't worked quite the way we envisioned it, so these will be addressed shortly. =)

look deeper :x

[Slip]

I think im blind cause I just read through Jan 08' and I didn't see where they asked that .

Is it possible that it's not categorized in the post?

If you find any Q&As missing, please let me know. I'll add it right away.

Also, updated with the other set of Q&As posted by MrWheelson.

[DrRusty]

look deeper :x

thanks for that. I think the long ass question didn't help me catch it very easily