Editing MapleStory (section)

==Gameplay==
''MapleStory'' is a 2D scrolling [[platform game]].<ref name="Intro">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/Intro.aspx|title=''MapleStory'' characteristics|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620033352/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/Intro.aspx|archive-date=June 20, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Computer keyboard#Usage|controls]] for the game are executed using the [[computer keyboard|keyboard]] and [[mouse (computing)|mouse]]. The keyboard is used for many game functions, and much of it can be rearranged to suit users' needs. The mouse is mainly used to trigger [[non-player characters]] and manipulate items. Gameplay centers on venturing into dungeons and combating monsters in real time. The players combat monsters and complete [[Quest (video gaming)|quests]], in the process acquiring in-game currency called "Mesos", [[experience point]]s, and various items.<ref name="Intro"/> Players are able to acquire in-game professions, allowing them to craft equipment, accessories or potions.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711002852/http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00CRf&pageIndex=1|archive-date=July 11, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00CRf&pageIndex=1|title=New Professions and Traits Systems!|date=July 15, 2011|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=July 15, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Players have a variety of options when interacting with others online: they can form parties where loot and experience are distributed from a monster;<ref name="Party">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723060958/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=703&contentNo=005W2&pageIndex=1|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=703&contentNo=005W2&pageIndex=1|title=''MapleStory'' Party|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> in-game marriages where the game will recognize the two players as a [[heterosexual]] couple;<ref name="Marriage">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307215230/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=702&contentNo=005W1&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 7, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=702&contentNo=005W1&pageIndex=1|title=''MapleStory'' Marriage|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> guilds which is indicated with a guild's name listed under their character name;<ref name="Guild">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723061126/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=703&contentNo=005W4&pageIndex=1|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=703&contentNo=005W4&pageIndex=1|title=''MapleStory'' Guild|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> or families, an architecture gathering of juniors and seniors.<ref name="Family">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723061142/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=702&contentNo=005yc&pageIndex=1|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=702&contentNo=005yc&pageIndex=1|title=''MapleStory'' Family|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Players are able to raise or lower the in-game popularity stat entitled Fame of other players and compete with other players in [[minigame]]s, such as [[Gomoku]] or [[Concentration (game)|Concentration]].<ref name="Minigames">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723062805/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=704&contentNo=005W5&pageIndex=1|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=704&contentNo=005W5&pageIndex=1|title=''MapleStory'' Minigames|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> They may engage in trading activities for "Mesos" or other in-game items.

There is small content that differs depending on the country it is serviced in. Recently, Korea Maple Story (KMS)'s artifact update was completed and is receiving a lot of attention.

===Characters===
''MapleStory'' [[Player character|character]]s exist in worlds or servers. Players are able to create multiple characters in each world, though the characters in different worlds can not interact with each other. Each world is similar in content with each other. The worlds are divided into channels, among which characters are allowed to freely switch. The ability to transfer entire characters between worlds was added in December 2007 to Global ''MapleStory'', with restrictions placed on items. In May 2012, this option was removed as it caused a negative impact on character gameplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/news/past/00Etg/notice-of-removal-of-mts-world-transfers-and-name-changes|title=Notice of Removal of MTS, World Transfers and Name Changes|date=May 22, 2012|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=September 3, 2013|archive-date=January 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107045029/http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/news/past/00Etg/notice-of-removal-of-mts-world-transfers-and-name-changes|url-status=live}}</ref>

When creating a new character, there are eight branches of [[character class|classes]] currently available to choose from with three classes that have no specific branches currently: Explorers, Cygnus Knights, Heroes, Resistance, Sengoku, Nova, Flora, and Anima. Beast Tamer, Child of God and Kinesis are classes that currently have no specific branches. Some classes are currently not available in other regions while others are only available at certain times of year.

Explorer characters start on [[#World|Maple Island]] and begin as a Beginner class.<ref name="Beginner">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WK&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Beginner|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041757/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WK%26pageIndex%3D4|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Beginner is able to advance into one of the five classes: [[Warrior (character class)|Warrior]], [[Bowmen]], [[Wizard (character class)|Magician]], [[Thief (character class)|Thief]], and [[Pirate]].<ref name="Explorers">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WL&pageIndex=4|title=Explorer: Warrior|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041755/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WL%26pageIndex%3D4|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WW&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Thief|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041755/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WW%26pageIndex%3D3|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WP&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Magician|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041758/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WP%26pageIndex%3D3|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WT&pageIndex=3|title=Explorer: Bowman|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041755/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WT%26pageIndex%3D3|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005WZ&pageIndex=2|title=Explorer: Pirate|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041755/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D005WZ%26pageIndex%3D2|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> After choosing their class, further class progression is only allowed within the scope of the first class advancement with advancements at level 30, 60, 100,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net:80/news/updates/update-notes/00FW0/v-123-tempest-into-the-storm-update-notes#jobs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103075809/http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/updates/update-notes/00FW0/v-123-tempest-into-the-storm-update-notes#jobs|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 3, 2013|title=Tempest into the Storm update notes|access-date=October 9, 2020}}</ref> and 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/micro-site/v-update/17941/news-patch-notes-for-v-5th-job|title=News: Patch Notes for V: 5th Job|access-date=March 24, 2019|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126122437/https://maplestory.nexon.net/micro-site/v-update/17941/news-patch-notes-for-v-5th-job|url-status=live}}</ref> Three separate classes, under the adventurer branch, are created differently from normal Adventurers: Dual Blade ([[Thief (character class)|Thief]]), Kinesis ([[Wizard (character class)|Magician]]) and Cannoneers ([[Pirate]]).<ref name="Adventurers 2">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=008ER&pageIndex=1|title=Dual Blade|date=April 12, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041804/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx%3FboardNo%3D701%26contentNo%3D008ER%26pageIndex%3D1|archive-date=March 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/664vKltjb?url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DMA&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 11, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DMA&pageIndex=1|title=V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Cannoneer|date=December 6, 2011|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=March 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/5450/v-169-kinesis-patch-notes|title=v.169 - 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Cygnus Knight characters begin as Noblesse class and begin their journey on Ereve.<ref name="Noblesse">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Y1&pageIndex=2|title=Cygnus Knights: Noblesse|date=June 28, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312141110/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Y1&pageIndex=2|archive-date=March 12, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> At level 10, they are allowed to class advance into five Cygnus Knight classes, each one parallels to the Explorer class.<ref name="Cygnus Knights">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Y3&pageIndex=1|title=Cygnus Knights: Dawn Warrior|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529144830/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Y3&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005YN&pageIndex=1|title=Cygnus Knights: Night Walker|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529145034/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005YN&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005YZ&pageIndex=1|title=Cygnus Knights: Wind Archer|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529144540/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005YZ&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Yb&pageIndex=1|title=Cygnus Knights: Blaze Wizard|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529145237/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Yb&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Yg&pageIndex=1|title=Cygnus Knights: Thunder Breaker|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529144918/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005Yg&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon reaching the level limit of 120, Cygnus Knights are able to change into a level 50 explorer with benefits.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611175121/http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00BBw&pageIndex=1|archive-date=June 11, 2011|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00BBw&pageIndex=1|title=MapleStory Version 0.96 patch notes|date=April 27, 2011|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=July 15, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Six Hero classes are available: Aran, Evan, Mercedes, Phantom, Luminous and Shade. The Hero classes are characters with background stories related to the antagonist of the game, the Black Mage. Aran has the Combo System, a unique feature to the class, allowing them to generate combo counts by hitting monsters, giving them buffs and allowing them to cast combo-consuming skills.<ref name="Aran">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005tr&pageIndex=1|title=Aran|date=March 30, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529144912/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=005tr&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Evan is similar to Magicians, but uses a [[dragon]], which fights alongside them.<ref name="Evan">{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=006Pg&pageIndex=1|title=Evan|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529144236/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=006Pg&pageIndex=1|archive-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mercedes is an elven archer who uses Dual Bowguns.<ref name="Mercedes">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314073757/http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DPk&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 14, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DPk&pageIndex=1|title=V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Mercedes|date=December 16, 2011|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=March 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Phantom is a Thief character with the ability to mimic skills from Adventurer characters. Luminous is a magician of light who can also use dark magic which they absorbed from the Black Mage. Shade is the sixth and forgotten hero, whose existence was erased during the sealing of the Black Mage. They use spirits to aid them in battle.

Resistance characters begin in Edelstein, a town taken over by the Black Mage's followers, the Black Wings.<ref name="Resistance">{{cite web|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/664uncVM1?url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=00ASR&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 11, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=00ASR&pageIndex=1|title=Resistance: Wild Hunter|date=December 15, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/664ukmVev?url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=00ASH&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 11, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GameFeatures.aspx?boardNo=701&contentNo=00ASH&pageIndex=1|title=Resistance: Battle Mage|date=December 15, 2010|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}}<br>{{cite web|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/664v1w3MG?url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00Afj&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 11, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=100&contentNo=00Afj&pageIndex=1|title=Mechanics, Roll out!|date=January 12, 2011|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 27, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The characters created under the Resistance branch begin as Citizens and have four available job advancements: Battle Mage, Wild Hunter, Blaster and Mechanic. A Battle Mage uses a staff for physical attacks, a Wild Hunter rides a [[jaguar]] while wielding a crossbow, a Blaster uses an arm cannon and a Mechanic uses a robotic suit to fight.<ref name="Resistance"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/14999/updated-v-175-heroes-of-maple-blaster-patch-notes|title=[Updated] v.175 – Heroes of Maple: Blaster Patch Notes {{!}} MapleStory|website=Maplestory - Official Website|access-date=September 26, 2016|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126124449/https://maplestory.nexon.net/news/14999/updated-v-175-heroes-of-maple-blaster-patch-notes|url-status=live}}</ref> Demon, a separate class, under the resistance branch, is created differently from the normal Resistance.<ref name="Demon Slayer">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312151350/http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DU3&pageIndex=1|archive-date=March 12, 2012|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00DU3&pageIndex=1|title=V.104 – Legends Update Notes – Demon Slayer|date=January 10, 2012|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=March 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Demon character can become a Demon Slayer, who uses one-handed blunt weapons and axes, or the Demon Avenger, who uses a specialised weapon called the Desperado. Xenon, another separate resistance character, is a human-turned-cyborg who escaped from the Black Wings' laboratories who uses Whip Blades in combat.

There are three main continents common to all versions in the ''MapleStory'' world: Maple Island, Victoria Island, and Ossyria. Maple Island is where adventurers start off their characters. Victoria Island contains eight cities, and is where most classes begin. Ossyria features seven distinct regions with varying environments: El Nath Mountains, Ludus Lake, Aqua Road, Minar Forest, Mu Lung Garden, Nihal Desert, and Temple of Time. Ereve and Rien are separated from another land which is the beginning of another job of the game.

The Cash Shop is an in-game shop where players use real-life currency to purchase unique [[virtual goods]] such as [[Avatar (computing)|avatars]], [[digital pet]]s and other in-game items.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GeneralGuide.aspx|title=Cash Shop features|publisher=[[Nexon America]]|access-date=April 29, 2011|archive-date=April 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420023206/http://maplestory.nexon.net/Guide/GeneralGuide.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Most Cash Shop items expire after a period of time. The Cash Shop also offers a shop permit, allowing players to set up a store in the in-game market location called the Free Market.