The Chronicles of Masteria [UPDATED 7/22/08]

That's pretty irrelevant though. Right now, if you don't have a weapon equipped, you have nothing. Even for every class besides Pirates, if you have no weapon equipped, you have nothing. It's ridiculous to try to say that this person in the wallpaper is using a pirate weapon when there's no reason to believe that and several other, far more likely possibilities.


It never said we were forging Bosshunter equips. It's probably totally new equipment.

Yea, i know it's new equipment too but wouldn't you think that the maker of the ritual book would be able to synthesize them for something other then what we already need?

Yea, i know it's new equipment too but wouldn't you think that the maker of the ritual book would be able to synthesize them for something other then what we already need?

The book says that they used something called Crux Arcana to restore the armor. You'd still need the armor, though. I doubt we'll get two different forging NPCs however...

Yea, i know it's new equipment too but wouldn't you think that the maker of the ritual book would be able to synthesize them for something other then what we already need?

its more probable to say that the creator of the ritual book would be able to create even better stuff. and since itcg set 4 is only 1 short month away ... we will most probably see the new items in the data of this upcoming patch and if not then the patch after 0.59. anyways lots more new npcs = lots more new possibilities for the itcg crowd o.0. they released a good shoe, a good cape and a good glove wonder whats next o.0. maybe a good attack helmet to make everyones zhelms worthless o.0. pokes a 50 attack helm o.0. lol.

its more probable to say that the creator of the ritual book would be able to create even better stuff. and since itcg set 4 is only 1 short month away ... we will most probably see the new items in the data of this upcoming patch and if not then the patch after 0.59. anyways lots more new npcs = lots more new possibilities for the itcg crowd o.0. they released a good shoe, a good cape and a good glove wonder whats next o.0. maybe a good attack helmet to make everyones zhelms worthless o.0. pokes a 50 attack helm o.0. lol.

Don't forget a good star. Most of their releases have only upped attack by 2 (in the case of face stompers and c.illbis). The next logical step would probably be accessories or earrings.

Don't forget a good star. Most of their releases have only upped attack by 2 (in the case of face stompers and c.illbis). The next logical step would probably be accessories or earrings.

a new set of earrings would be nice o.0. a new set of anything would be nice o.0. the art and recoloring they do isnt too shabby o.0. it looks nice most of the time. I just hope theres a new pot shop or maybe an easier way to get to masteria than kering that comes from all of this. sure the new monsters will be fine and dandy but a new way to get to masteria or new pots... maybe a 15 attack pot that puts beholders hex to shame before i max it or something o.0 thats the real interesting stuff that changes our lives as a community forever... remebers the days of power elixirs and warior pills .... awww the days of old....

Have I missed something? What's a Shadowknight?

a new set of earrings would be nice o.0. a new set of anything would be nice o.0. the art and recoloring they do isnt too shabby o.0. it looks nice most of the time. I just hope theres a new pot shop or maybe an easier way to get to masteria than kering that comes from all of this. sure the new monsters will be fine and dandy but a new way to get to masteria or new pots... maybe a 15 attack pot that puts beholders hex to shame before i max it or something o.0 thats the real interesting stuff that changes our lives as a community forever... remebers the days of power elixirs and warior pills .... awww the days of old....

I was so glad power elixers dropped off the face of the earth with NLC. Seriously, 8k per pop? No thanks. :/

I'm going to call the next iTCG to have attack earrings/an awesome pendant. I'm also calling the new weapons to be level 100/110 weapons.

I was so glad power elixers dropped off the face of the earth with NLC. Seriously, 8k per pop? No thanks. :/

I'm going to call the next iTCG to have attack earrings/an awesome pendant. I'm also calling the new weapons to be level 100/110 weapons.

I dont know, I think the level range of the monsters would more suit 80-90 weapons, and yes, I do see attack earrings, and a very nice pendant (probably better than clean ht, but unscrollable)

Have I missed something? What's a Shadowknight?

Yet another new group which we know absolutely nothing about. Masteria was very factional apparently.

NLC seems to be revolutionizing how we play and how much we spend. What'll we see next? Perhaps something else that needs to become cheaper. Any ideas, anyone? o_o

NLC seems to be revolutionizing how we play and how much we spend. What'll we see next? Perhaps something else that needs to become cheaper. Any ideas, anyone? o_o

Like i said, attack shields need to drop. As do most high level equipment.

since the q&a also says updated at the top does that mean we will be seeing more q&a tonight maybe during that server check ?
I just adore the way he dodges all the questions leaving us to pick for the bits and pieces he really does give out... someone should ask if we will be seeing any new pots or whatever.

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How many more updates will be in the topic about the chronicles of masteria? and could you please tell us when you'll update it?

Pretty much whenever I have time. The one on Patch Night will probably be the biggest.

Will you guys maybe consider makeing joypad/controll for MapleStory? Much more comfortable with a controll on my hands<3

Indeed. We've talked about implementing this, and personally, I don't really mind adding it. If we do, we'll definitely announce it.

Nexon online shop? Selling T-shirts, plushies, keychains etc?

Another thing we've talked about, nothing concrete yet for the near future. I know that many, many, many people would like a plushie, though.

I've seen that JMS and MSEA have made new mounts for events, is there any chance that we might see new mounts in the Masteria Expansion? I, for one, would love a Headless Horseman's horse mount...

Hmm. I will say something new is in the works, mount-wise. Zip it!

I know that KoreaMS had a different version of the Mansion for their halloween event, and it sported a short little PQ. I had an opportunity to do that and it was pretty fun, though i never understood its purpose. Might there be a chance of merging this PQ into our own version of the mansion?

We're working on something interesting this Halloween. =)

While Crimsonwood Keep always has been my most favorite of the hinted expansions, (I suppose mostly because of the veil of mystery that has slowly been lifted since the TCG came out.) I remain curious if some of the other areas we've heard of might also be packed in to this expansion, such as the Yetinx, Affluent Tower, or Krakia? (A simple "yes" or "No" will suffice for this question, I know you can't give details.)

None of the areas you mentioned are directly expanded in the new update. As far as Maps go. This answer will become clearer once this chapter is completed.

With the Amoria map laid out, there doesn't seem to be much room there for anything else. Would you say that, more or less, Amoria is in a finalized state?

Nope. We haven't forgotten about it, just taking a bit longer to build what we have in mind. And just because its not on the map, doesn't mean it won't be there. Wink

Also, will there be any bowman friendly bosses in future?

Let's just say you'll have to work together a bit more for the new areas.

Will the keep have hidden streets? Surely an awsome keep must have a load of secrets.

Hidden things? Oh yes. There is something to be said about paying attention to detail.

In the future with masteria is there going to be major economic shifts as seen with NLC and their massive glove att and illbi deflation?

We're anticipating a few things, yes. Perhaps nothing as drastic as with the NLC potions, but we have expectations.

Any hints on Masteria things after Crimsonwood Keep?

When they're available, do the quests. Movie

Side note, we're interested to see how much you enjoy the new music...

just noticed it nvm

Like i said, attack shields need to drop. As do most high level equipment.

I was thinking more in the terms of potions and whatnot. Perhaps better magic attack potions?

I was thinking more in the terms of potions and whatnot. Perhaps better magic attack potions?

Very good idea. Magic attack and Weapon attack potions need to be cheaper, 5k every 8 minutes adds up. And maybe better speed/acc/avoid potions?

I was thinking more in the terms of potions and whatnot. Perhaps better magic attack potions?

Well, i think they've focused enough on potion cost cutting don't you? It seems that the main city (NLC) was focused on cutting pot use and now it's becoming more apparent that crimsonwood is going to be a MAJOR training spot and weapons/equipments update. Ulu city drops quite a few nice equipments (though, the only equip drop i saw were those black warrior pants so i'm kind of assuming the rest of the drops are nice xD but i did see a few mastery books from krexel) so with the forging (or however you get them) of completely new weapons and high level monsters that have the potential of dropping high leveled weapons/equips/rare scrolls frequently i think it's really going to bring prices down.

The book says that they used something called Crux Arcana to restore the armor. You'd still need the armor, though. I doubt we'll get two different forging NPCs however...

Hey Isaac, Is there a possibility that the raven ninja clan is in crimsonwood keep instead of a new town? I tought of it but i am interested in seeing what you think about this.

Hey Isaac, Is there a possibility that the raven ninja clan is in crimsonwood keep instead of a new town? I tought of it but i am interested in seeing what you think about this.

Well, I had toyed with the idea before, but I was hoping for updates that would go to the contrary. I have to say that today's update did just that: With the existence of people from Masteria's past, such as Ridley, I think it's safe to say now that they've split it up. I doubt we will have these knights of the past and ninjas in the same area.

Well, I had toyed with the idea before, but I was hoping for updates that would go to the contrary. I have to say that today's update did just that: With the existence of people from Masteria's past, such as Ridley, I think it's safe to say now that they've split it up. I doubt we will have these knights of the past and ninjas in the same area.

Maybe they are in the mountains or in the Phantom forest and not exactly in the keep. But there is a chance that we might get another expansion.

Maybe they are in the mountains or in the Phantom forest and not exactly in the keep. But there is a chance that we might get another expansion.

well, just looking at them, I don't feel like they fit in the Forest area. They seem a little bright for that, but maybe that's just me. It also seems like it would be a little weird to squash a third town into the forest (If that's what you're trying to say.), though there's no telling what the areas off the edge of the current Masteria map look like, so who knows. I'm more inclined to believe the ninja area is south of NLC, but it would still be accessed from the left side of town.

well, just looking at them, I don't feel like they fit in the Forest area. They seem a little bright for that, but maybe that's just me. It also seems like it would be a little weird to squash a third town into the forest (If that's what you're trying to say.), though there's no telling what the areas off the edge of the current Masteria map look like, so who knows. I'm more inclined to believe the ninja area is south of NLC, but it would still be accessed from the left side of town.

Have we given up on the ninja town being behind the dragon door or was that disproven by something recently?