I start with listening to the MapleStory BGM. Then I usually put on the news, and once I am done with the news I catch up on various podcasts, radioshows and YouTube shows. Once I am done with that i might put on some good industrial music, heavy metal, rock, blues or classical music. It really depends on my mood, I like a broad range of music.
Google Wardruna if you want to hear some great Nordic folk music.
I have seen this thread and various similar threads over and over again since 2011. The game has never really been dying, it has however been constantly changing and still is because online games are dynamic products. Sure some decisions and directions haven't been what I was really hoping for but in the end I am super grateful that I get the privilege of playing MapleStory now and in the future.