Firstly, why do you play Maplestory rather than other games and what is it about this game that makes you keep playing?
I like the style, the 2-D side scrolling and the relaxing gameplay. … (more)I like that I can relax at home and casually kill some monsters while watching Netflix after a busy day of work. Also I started playing over 8 years ago and have invested a lot of time into the account, back when I didn't work as much. Its a lot harder for me to get in to a new MMO now that I don't have hours and hours to spend building it up, and much easier to just contribute to my existing maplestory account, which I enjoy.
Secondly, Do you like the art style?
The art style is adorable The style of this game is what drew me in - I love the charming designs and monsters.
Thirdly, How would you Improve the game?
Stability. If I were a new player trying out this game and experienced this much crashing and lag, I would try a different game and forget about this one. Yes it is charming, but if you haven't played it for years and experienced the good parts of it, you have less reason to fight through the constant client crashes.
I would also improve the botting and hacking situation we have here, it is really out of control. There are more things, but these are my top two that I would fix first.
Fourthly, How does this game make money and are you happy with how they monetize? Have you spent money on the game?
Through the cash shop, NX wearable item covers & random chance items that improve your characters stats and give you an edge over characters who don't buy from the cash shop. I am okay with them monetizing through NX wearables, but not the P2W aspect of the cash shop. Yes, I have spent money on the game.
Fifthly, If they release more content would you play? Also, If a game similar to it is released would you try it?
Yes, I would still play if they released more content. I don't know if I would try a new game similar to maplestory. There isn't much reason for me to search for another game like this when I have this one.
Lastly, What are your thoughts on the balance of the game, the PVP, PVE content, questing, and any other thoughts?
I wouldn't say this is a very balanced game as there is a large division between people who spend money on NX and those who do not - and an even larger division if you bring people who benefit from botters into the mix. I like that there is no PVP. Quests are sometimes okay (the new Chu Chu quest line was nice) but the rewards for many quests don't seem scaled to the game, making them easily skipped content - as people can get more exp and rewards through regular hunting. (less)
Just make sure they don't put VIP styles in royals anymore. I don't know about you, but it feels pretty insulting to drop like $5 on a royal hair coupon just to have it give you some trash hair that you can get from Special Beauty Coupons.
To add to my post, yes to this x100. VIP styles in royal coupons is the worst. I'd also add that perhaps maybe some of the older royal styles should possibly be added to VIP - like if they have appeared in the royal style rotation over a certain number of times. That might give people more reason to buy VIP coupons - an added bonus. (less)
I would like to see Siren hair back & Nymph hair! (I can't remember if these were all star or royals sorry >_< I just really like those hairs XD)
Also I recently saw someone with this gorgeous long hair with a braid at the front but I didn't screen shot it - I can't find it anywhere! Whatever hair that is, I also want it XD
It wasn't wavy goddess hair - although that one is gorgeous too & I would like to see that one back as well! :O there are just so many nice hairs. I'll keep searching & post when I find it!
I would like to see Siren hair back & Nymph hair! (I can't remember if these were all star or royals sorry >_< I just really like those hairs XD)
Also I recently saw someone … (more)with this gorgeous long hair with a braid at the front but I didn't screen shot it - I can't find it anywhere! Whatever hair that is, I also want it XD (less)
It is called Shining Ribbon Hair and it was an Anniversary royal hair style. its listed here:
The style of this game is what drew me in - I love the charming designs and monsters.
