New Nexon interview about CrimsonWood(NotE3)

Instead of spending all this time speculating, why don't you train up to the next level 0% so you can die as much as you want exploring it when it comes out?

Patch night will reveal a lot more than what we have to work with now.

Edit: ^ I already did lol. At 2% and camping at NLC as we speak.

Because I had to go out tonight, I just knew something cool would happen. >_>

Did we all miss the most important part, that says the patch should have been today? I think that's a really good sign for tomorrow or thursday.
These new screenshots look awesome. I wonder what's going on with the blue enemy there. Time for some more detailed investigation, I suppose.

Master Monsters are Area Bosses. The first round would be Tae Roon (OMFG FINALLY), Mano, Stumpy, Eliza, Snowman (lolz already out) and King Clang. It's not surprising we'd get these soon since MSEA just got it too. Always nice to have it in confirmed wording though.

This is my first impression, so I'm gonna go over it again to skim out some interesting facts since everyone wants me to so badly. :p

Thanks =D. Ugh..so many names for those bosses -_-

Ok you convinced me to do basic calculations.

I'm assuming 125 w.atk (counting echo of hero) cause it's easy, plus 115 str and 920 dex. Not great, but it's just a test character and it doesn't have stuff like Zakum Helmet even.

Minimum Damage: 3310
Maximum Damage: 4053

If it's maxed Inferno, then it's 150% non crit + 250% crit, I think. Thus 1/3 of their hp = 5000-10000, for a total of 15000-30000 hp. Since 2 of the monsters are closer to 1/3 HP bar, I'd guess it's in the lower range of this, probably something like 20-25k HP unless he's hit multiple times.

If they're wearing decent gear it could be a lot different, but it doesn't look like it.

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Wow nice calculations =O.

I really don't think that we should be doing HP assumptions so soon. There's not enough data. Are her weapons clean? If not, how well scrolled? What's the level of the monster? What skill was used? (even if it was arrow bomb, how much damage does that do at level 200?)

Too many questions, and not enough facts to provide answers.

Jack made me estimate XD. But yeah, we need more facts.

Oh, and did anyone notice the small hp bar?

 Spoiler

Wonder what it is.

Oh, and did anyone notice the small hp bar?

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Wonder what it is.

I just noticed the HP bars,maybe its a Bob the Snail?>

o.o

Ok you convinced me to do basic calculations.

I'm assuming 125 w.atk (counting echo of hero) cause it's easy, plus 115 str and 920 dex. Not great, but it's just a test character and it doesn't have stuff like Zakum Helmet even.

Minimum Damage: 3310
Maximum Damage: 4053

If it's maxed Inferno, then it's 150% non crit + 250% crit, I think. Thus 1/3 of their hp = 5000-10000, for a total of 15000-30000 hp. Since 2 of the monsters are closer to 1/3 HP bar, I'd guess it's in the lower range of this, probably something like 20-25k HP unless he's hit multiple times.

If they're wearing decent gear it could be a lot different, but it doesn't look like it.

Since we see that streak up there, and are currently under the assumption that it's phoenix, then doesn't it look like Phoenix is resetting itself after an attack? In that case, the damage dealt to the monsters was probably done by phoenix. They're definitely close enough for that to be the case.

Phoenix really complicates things though, because we don't know if these have any sort of weakness or resistance to fire.

its that demented lady monster thing up there....

I dont have much experience with bowmaster skills, but it might be the Phoenix summon? After all there's a red blur above the character that sort of reminds me of the Phoenix attacking.

EDIT: Beaten by Isaac.

Yes, that and the character's in "rest" position and not breath.

Phoenix actually makes it easier, because it's not dependent on weapon attack. Using Stereo's stats (I'm not sure where they're from, but sure), Phoenix's damage range is 9487~13282.

So that means they have around 36k HP if they're neutral, 54k if fire-weak, 24k if fire-resist.

I just noticed the HP bars,maybe its a Bob the Snail?>

o.o

It is the creepy monster that is on the upper platform, look carefully at the monsters' feet.

Stormbreaker = opposite of stormcaster.

Perhaps these guys in the cave are corrupt demonic versions of their former selves, from whichever group they belong in? Maybe we can extrapolate and guess names of the other ones.

It is the creepy monster that is on the upper platform, look carefully at the monsters' feet.

said that already

said that already

Oh sorry I didn't noticed it

lol, I went online to go camp for CW, got to the place where the wraiths were and decided to log off, when an HH spawned on me

But seriously, amazing screenshots. Cannot wait.

Alright, here we go.

The PQ he is talking about is Magatia. That's why he says "at least one". Magatia PQ is 100% certain to come out, and it's also high on our priority list as far as content-to-release-for-story-development is concerned. Nihal desert has been made into a big deal for us, and Magatia's the most crucial section of it. That's not to say that we won't get a Masteria PQ but this isn't what he's talking about here.

One thing that I think is noteworthy is the absence of any reference to the release of a new class by the end of the year. Pirate people should cool their jets. If all these pirate map objects and NPCs were supposed to be hints then I'm sure this guy would have made mention of it.

Already addressed the Master Monster thing, looks like we're on track for Area Bosses in the next patch after Crimsonwood. They're fun for questers and the quests do give very good EXP, if you do them at the earliest possible level (often in the area of 10-15%) and a fair amount of Fame.

Seeing the Jr. Wraiths makes me even more certain that we'll get to Crimsonwood from the mansion. I bet the Jr.Wraiths gradually fade into the new Elder Wraiths.

Notice that the Forest maps are labeled (A1) (B1), etc. I'm thinking this is probably some sort of alphanumerical grid system for navigating the maze presented by the forest. Maybe something like:
A1 B1 C1
A2 B2 C2
A3 B3 C3

etc. the maps probably all connect to the adjoining maps, making it a maze to navigate. who knows if the number-letter will be in the name when it's released, though, it may just be to aid the GM testers.


I get the feeling that to get to crimsonwood you'll probably have to go underground through the caves and emerge from that tunnel.

The blue female enemy is holding a crossbow. I'm about 80% certain of this. I really like the way this enemy in particular looks, though I can't quite put my finger on it. The cracked mask really makes it look interesting, because what's underneath is quite a bit creepier than the mask itself, which is sort of the opposite of normal usage for a mask. under that mob of stormbreakers is definitely one of the blue enemies, however as many have noticed the name is unreadable. Anyone want to try shopping it for clarity?

If it is a maze, then maybe the "30,101,Hidden" makes more sense.

Stereo already did. The trouble is that it's a JPG image, so the quality got nerfed as soon as it was uploaded onto the web.

Notice the starts on the 24th? 2 week late patch?

where is this o_o

Notice the starts on the 24th? 2 week late patch?

I hate you and NEXON D:

I hope the event will be 2 weeks AFTER PATCH D:

LOL!!!!

Its from MapleEurope

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Notice the starts on the 24th? 2 week late patch?

I think that's for EMS, actually.