New Nexon interview about CrimsonWood(NotE3)

Interviewer: Padma "LadyLotus" Fuller, Editor/Site Lead
Interviewee: Sheloman Byrd, Product Coordinator

1. What can players expect to find in the recent patch with Maple Story?

The upcoming patch is something we're all excited about at Nexon America. We're delivering the next chapter in the story of the continent of Masteria and New Leaf City, which were two new areas added to MapleStory last summer. The area is expanding in every way possible—new quests, new weapons, new monsters, new maps and plenty of surprises. In addition to that, we're working on adding some additional platforming features, as well as the first round of Master Monsters, new bosses that provide a challenge for a wide range of levels.

2. Will there be specific updates to loot and items for players to use and enjoy?

Absolutely. Players will be able to craft new weapons, which we are thrilled to add to our game. Some of the new weapons have variations, depending on what the player wants as well. We're very confident players will like the weapons. Our design team and concept artists did a fantastic job.

3. Each time a company release a patch into a game it can changes things drastically. What impact do you expect to see in the Maple World?

Well, the changes affect the Maple World in some way, be it the items you'll receive from quests, having an additional goal to shoot for when battling bosses, crafting new weapons, exploring the areas, experiencing a different way of battling monsters or navigating new areas. Last year, New Leaf City re-energized the economy in terms of training and making items more available. Our players continue to enjoy the benefits of that update, so now we're adding some re-playability to the area and different portions of the game as well, for mid-level and high-level players.

4. Do you have anything planned out for autumn? Can we expect to see another patch sometime before 2009?

We patch almost every month and it's always something new. We've updated a ton of new stuff this year, from user interface features to content for every level, 1 to 200. We have plenty of tricks left up our sleeve, including a few things that will require a bit more strategy and teamwork to overcome. For our high-level players especially, what we're working on will be a true challenge. It won't be with this upcoming patch, but it will be soon.

5. What is the development team's favorite part in adding content to the game? Is it fun to watch the player reactions?

Oh yes. When New Leaf City released last year, one of our favorite moments was players asking us about the Warrior's Throne (a big, blue lounge chair given upon finishing all New Leaf City quests), as well as watching players traverse the new hunting grounds and figure out the secrets buried within the maps. Our favorite part about adding content to the game is our players enjoying it (we hope!). We haven't always done the best job of communicating how important our players are, so we've really trying to make sure they know we care about them. Without our players, there is no MapleStory. Laughing with friends in the game, attending a wedding or getting married, the agony of blowing up a high-level equip with a dark scroll, triumphing over a boss—these are the type of experiences that you remember. We're happy that they've chosen our game to have those experiences in and be a part of it.

6. Overall, can you tell us some of Nexon's plans for the upcoming months going into next year?

Sure. Players can look forward to at least one new Party Quest, plenty of new bosses, and a few other things that will debut in MapleStory Global. The year isn't over, and we've got plenty left in the tank to finish with a bang.


Also on the site there are new screen shots and on that page it says....DUNDUNDUN

"As we promised! Here are the screenshots that will give you a sneek peek at the MapleStory patch that is coming out around August 5th."

Someone posted in some other thread, but it doesn't make it be less fantastic.

so where are the screen shots?

Someone posted in some other thread, but it doesn't make it be less fantastic.

That somone was me. I figured more people would get to see it in a topic of its self. Lemme grab the SS's.

Edit, SS's added. Now talk about it!

Wraiths? Waste of a SS. Newer monsters pl0x.

And around August 5th? Tomorrow or Thursday pl0x.

Nice new screenshots! So they're called Stormbreakers.

Looking at the positions of the monsters/NPCs and the map names, it seems it's ready for release!

WOW!

1) That is ONE RANGED FRIENDLY MAP. Huge mobs with PLENTY of sniper spots.
2) Around august 5th = OMG.
3) New weapon variants? Yay! :O

I can't wait to see the new PQ .

The new blue monster like dude seems to be weilding a Crossbow or Gun?

I'm curious as to whether the new PQ is just new to our version(meaning it already exists) or if it's new to MapleStory in general. Anyone have any ideas?

I'm curious as to whether the new PQ is new to our version(meaning it already exists) or if it's new to MapleStory in general. Anyone have any ideas?

it said these things are debuting on maplestory global, so w/e it is, it's a first for the game.

I'm curious as to whether the new PQ is just new to our version(meaning it already exists) or if it's new to MapleStory in general. Anyone have any ideas?

It could be a new exclusive Party Quest for MapleStory Global.

they should just do the damn patch already

schools about to begin for some of us ><

I feel so happy that you all are so stoked! hehehe

That somone was me. I figured more people would get to see it in a topic of its self. Lemme grab the SS's.

Edit, SS's added. Now talk about it!

aHA! I knew the user name was familiar... :p

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2. Will there be specific updates to loot and items for players to use and enjoy?

Absolutely. Players will be able to craft new weapons, which we are thrilled to add to our game. Some of the new weapons have variations, depending on what the player wants as well. We're very confident players will like the weapons. Our design team and concept artists did a fantastic job.

Item Level-Up o.0?

And about the new PQ.. Magatia/Elin Forest by Xmas?[/COLOR]

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Item Level-Up o.0?

And about the new PQ.. Magatia/Elin Forest by Xmas?[/COLOR]

If they did that then there is only one word i have to say, which i think should be bolded and made into very large font.

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It would seriously destroy any other weapon, but dang that'd be nice.

I wonder what that buff is in the last SS.

I wonder what that buff is in the last SS. Looks like boomerang step or somethin oO

It's echo of hero. :O

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Item Level-Up o.0?

And about the new PQ.. Magatia/Elin Forest by Xmas?[/COLOR]

item level up=magita, thats maker skill!