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Cannot obtain Philosoquill Pens

JamesGamesJamesGames
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edited November 2016 in Bug Reporting


Bug type: Cash item, functionality

Description: After purchasing a Philosopher’s Book from the cash shop I then went looking for a Philosoquill Pen but could not find any. I checked numerous NPC shops and also tried getting a drop from mobs around my level. I’m fairly certain this is a bug, but if anyone reading knows otherwise, please advise how it is you are able to obtain the Philosoquill Pens.

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  • JamesGamesJamesGames
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    edited November 2016
    Update: I was just now informed by a guild member that the Philosoquill Pens are not needed. One simply double clicks on the book and a prompt advises that two free slots are needed and then the rewards are dispersed. Still might be a bug though to a degree, since to the best of my knowledge the current documentation says nothing about this.
  • OdysseyTwoOdysseyTwo
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    edited November 2016
    Not a bug, because the latest "A Better Maple" documented that Philosopher's Book and similar boxes no longer require their respective keys to open them. As a result, the keys have been removed from the game.
    Proof: maplestory.nexon.net/news/17776/maple-memo-a-better-maple-update
    Remove the need to have a key to open certain boxes like the Andersen’s Box
  • AKradianAKradian
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    edited November 2016
    Would have been nice if the web notice for this instance of the books didn't say
    Hunt monsters or visit most General Stores in towns to acquire a Philosoquill Pen. Then use the pen on the Philosopher’s Book to receive TWO random in-game items!
    MegaScience
  • JamesGamesJamesGames
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    edited November 2016
    Thanks, AKradian. I was going to post the same, but I just never got around to it.