Jan 16, 2024

Mabinogi - Arciellia

Jan's back once again to smelt you away with a fish-tastic request. Break the ice this winter by going after the Glacier Smelt and catch some cool rewards, like the new Mag Mell Fishing Chair (for 2), or some new Homestead friends with set effects! Check out the fishy details below!

Notice: [Old Fish Trap Rewards] We are confirming the case where the Old Fish Traps are granting older rewards from the previous runs of the event (See: Winter Fishing Event 2022) We'll update further once a resolution has been found. We recommend holding on to your Old Fish Traps, but you can open them if you'd like! Please be aware that the rewards granted will be pooled from the 2022 list, and not the 2023 list, currently. Thank you for your patience.

Event Details

Event Dates: Thursday, January 18th, After Maintenance - Thursday, February 15th, Before Maintenance

Upon log in you will receive the quest [Guide] Jan's Request.
Jan can be found next to the Reus River Mana Tunnel.
Talk to Jan to register a main character.
You can only register one character per account.
Once a character is registered, that character will receive a Snowfield L-Rod (Event), a stack of Glacier Smelt Bait Feeder (Event), and a Fishing Rod.
Use the Snowfield L-Rods and the Land Maker action to make fishing holes along the river.
- If you ever lose your Snowfield L-Rod (Event), speak to Jan and select "I need another Snowfield L-Rod" to receive another.
After agreeing to help Jan and the aquaphobic Seal Pal, and registering a main character, he will give you the daily quest: [Event] Be the One Who Smelt It and Dealt It.
Bring Jan some Glacier Smelts to receive rewards depending on the amount you bring him. Please be aware the [Event] Phishy Phobia in Physis quest must be in progress to receive the rewards.
To create a fishing hole in the river, Humans and Elves must use Snowfield L-Rods. However, Giants can use Stomp to open one.
You will receive 100 bait each day for logging in on the character you registered as a main character.
Bait will be received the day after you register a main character.

Daily Quest

[Event] Be the One Who Smelt It and Dealt It

Bring 10 Smelt to Jan near the Mana Tunnel at Reus River.
You will receive the following rewards after completing the daily quest [Event] Be the One Who Smelt it and Dealt It:
- Glacier Smelt Bait Tin x30
- 10,000 Gold
- 200,000 EXP
The daily quest will reset at 7:00 AM PST.

Phishy Phobia in Physis Rewards

Bring 30 Glacier Smelts - Golden Experience Fruit (500%) x2
Bring 50 Glacier Smelts - Mysterious Spirit Stone (100%) (Not Tradable)
Bring 90 Glacier Smelts - *NEW* Bellflower Fishing Rod
Bring 130 Glacier Smelts - *NEW* Mag Mell Fishing Chair (For 2)

Old Fish Trap Reward List

*NEW* Homestead Lazy Purrling Figure
- Luck +10
- Movement Speed +1%
- Prop Installation Size: 1x1
*NEW* Homestead Sled Team Husky Figure
- DEX + 10
- Max MP +30
- Prop Installation Size: 1x1
*NEW* Homestead Marathon Camel Figure
- Will +10
- Max Stamina +30
- Prop Installation Size: 1x1
*NEW* Homestead Adventurous Elephant Figure
- STR +10
- Max HP +30
- Prop Installation Size: 1x1

Homestead Set Effects

When placing the following Homestead animal decorations, your homestead will grant the following stats:
- 2 Set Effect:
  - Luck +20
- 4 Set Effect:
  - Movement Speed +2%
Note: The bonuses of Homestead decorations are combined. However, if there are multiple bonuses in the same stat, only the highest will be applied.

Black Bag (10X17) Coupon
Igloo Fishing Chair
Ice Fishing Rod
Ice Fisher 2nd Title Coupon
Heliodor 10cm
Bloodstone 10cm
Jade 10cm
Tourmaline 10cm
Pink Sapphire 10cm
Jet 10cm
Opal 10cm
Phantom Quartz 10cm
Tanzanite 10cm
Ametrine 10cm
Green Heliodor 10cm
Red Heliodor 10cm
Party Phoenix Feather (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Special High Speed Gathering Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Movement Speed 40% Increase Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
HP Buff Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
MP Buff Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Stamina Buff Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Protection/DEF Buff Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Special Tendering Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Special Tendering Potion S (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Production Failure Potion (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
Potion of Proficiency (Event) (Expires in 7 Days)
HP 500 Potion SE x5
MP 500 Potion SE x5
Stamina 500 Potion SE x5
Wound Remedy 500 Potion SE x5
HP 300 Potion SE x5
MP 300 Potion SE x5
Stamina 300 Potion SE x5
Wound Remedy 300 Potion SE x5
HP/MP 300 Potion x10
HP/Stamina 300 Potion x10
HP/Stamina 100 Potion x10
HP/MP 100 Potion x10
HP 300 Potion x10
MP 300 Potion x10
Stamina 300 Potion x10
Topaz 10cm
Star Sapphire 10cm
Emerald 10cm
Aquamarine 10cm
Garnet 10cm
Jasper 10cm
Ruby 10cm
Spinel 10cm
Diamond 10cm
Poinsettia Seed
Homestead Chamomile Seed
Homestead Rose Hip Seed
Homestead Eggplant Seed
Homestead Strawberry Seed
Homestead Pumpkin Seed
Homestead Cabbage Seed
Homestead Tomato Seed

Jan 16, 2024

First Chronicle: Hotdays and Event Buffs

Mabinogi - Elebon

The Master Plan may have finished, but your fight is not over! It's time to put your training to the test. We've pushed the limits on the content below so you can push YOUR limit!

Event Buffs

Event Dates: Thursday, January 18th, After Maintenance - Thursday, February 15th, Before Maintenance

During the entire event period, the following benefits will be active:
- 50% Discount on repair costs
- 2x Combat EXP
- Baltane Elite Mission Level Cap Boost (Increases level limit to 200).
- Daily Lord Mission Reward Limit increased from 3 to 5.
- Daily Alban Knights Training Grounds Mission Reward limit increased from 3 to 5.
- Weekly Crom Bas Reward Limit increased from 10 to 12.
- *NEW* Weekly Chronicle Mission Reward limit for obtaining the Chronicle mission weekly rewards will be increased to 7 times, up from 5 times normally.
- *NEW* Weekly Tech Duinn Reward limit for obtaining the Tech Duinn weekly rewards will be increased to 20 times, up from 15 times normally.
- *NEW* Weekly Glenn Bearna Reward limit for obtaining the Glenn Bearna weekly rewards will be increased to 4 times, up from 3 times normally.

Weekly Hotday Event

Event Dates: Thursday, January 18th, After Maintenance - Thursday, February 1st, Before Maintenance

Log in during the event period each week to receive the First Battle of Mag Tuireadh Combat Support Box.
Date
Hotday Reward
Week 1: Thursday, January 18th, After Maintenance - Thursday, January 25th, 7:00 AM PST
First Battle of Mag Tuireadh Combat Support Box x1
Week 2: Thursday, January 25th, 7:00 AM PST - Thursday, February 1st, Before Maintenance
First Battle of Mag Tuireadh Combat Support Box x1
Claim the item from the Hotday menu to receive it on your current character or choose Claim Later if you wish to receive the reward on another character.
You can only claim the item from the Hotday menu once during each week of the event period.
Items within the box are not tradable and expire in 7 days.

Item Details

Open the First Battle of Mag Tuireadh Combat Support Box to obtain all the items below:

Special Forgetful Potion x1
Any Pass Selection Box x1
- When opening the selection box, you can select one from the following passes:
  - Unlimited Dungeon Pass
  - Unrestricted Shadow Mission Pass
  - Unlimited Veteran Demon Pass
  - Abyss Advanced Dungeon Pass Selection Box
  - Baltane Elite Mission Pass Selection Box
  - Mag Mell Mission Difficulty Pass Selection Box
  - Rabbie Phantasm Dungeon Pass
  - *NEW* Tech Duinn Mission Additional Entry Pass
  - Crom Bás Reward Key Coupon
Refined Shadow Crystal (Event) x3
Baltane Mission Crystal (x3) x3
*NEW* Refined Avon Crystal (Event) x3
- Grants an additional 400% EXP and Gold when completing one Theatre or Chronicle Mission.
*NEW* Aggressor’s Will x3
- When used, increases Max Damage +10, Magic Attack +13, and Alchemic Damage +5 for 2 hours.
*NEW* Defender’s Will x3
- When used, increases Defense/Magic Defense +15, and Protection/Magic Protection +10 for 2 hours.
Full Recovery Potion x10

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Jan 15, 2024

Miracle Winter - January 20 - Accessories/Emblems/Hearts/Rings

MapleStory - ColonelPanic

Miracle Summer worked so well, we're bringing it back for winter! During the winter, Miracle Time will be enabled for equipment for specific slots giving you double the chance to Rank-Up your gear once. Each slot will have a miracle window, so keep your eyes peeled for news on upcoming Miracle Time announcements!

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Maplers on all Worlds will have Miracle Time enabled for Face Accessories, Eye Accessories, Pendants, Shoulders, Rings, Earrings, Belts, Badges, Emblems, and Android Hearts! Cube all of these critical stat-boosting items all-day Saturday with the improved Rank-Up chances!

Note: Miracle Winter dates are in UTC, precise times may differ based on your time zone.

Miracle Time - Accessories/Emblems/Hearts/Rings

Event Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Friday, January 19, 2024 4:00 PM - Saturday, January 20, 2024 3:59 PM
CET (UTC +1): Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:00 AM - Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:59 AM
AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, January 20, 2024 11:00 AM - Sunday, January 21, 2024 10:59 AM

Event Details:

During the noted periods, you will be able to Cube away on Equipment for the Face Accessory, Eye Accessory, Pendant, Shoulder, Ring, Earring, Belt, Badge, Emblem, and Android Heart slots with Glowing Cubes, Bright Cubes, and Bonus Glowing Cubes, as well as Bonus Bright Cubes and Violet Cubes if you have them, with double the chance to rank-up equipment once when cubing!
During the Miracle Time period, using a Cash Cube to upgrade an item to Legendary Rank will activate the "Double Miracle Time Blessing" buff for the map.
Equipment for other slots does not benefit from this instance of the Miracle Winter event.

Upcoming Miracle Winter Events

January 27: Gloves
February 3: Hats

Jan 11, 2024

Maple Memo: GMS Roadmap Q1 2024

MapleStory - Jade

Hi Maplers,

We’re here to share our Roadmap for Q1 2024! As always, please be mindful that it will list the notable updates but not everything that will be included in each patch. We recommend waiting for the respective update’s Update Preview post or Patch Notes post for details.

v.248 Update (early February)

World Selection Reorganization
Burning World Leap
Spiegelette’s Strawberry Farm
Gold Richie’s Safe
Exciting New Collaboration!

v.249 Update (mid-March)

Minar Picnic
Grand Athenaeum
Profession Revamp
Character UI Revamp
Monster Life Improvements
Better Maple Improvements

v.248 - World Selection Reorganization

As we announced in Maple Memo: World Selection Reorganization and a New World in the November patch, we renamed worlds to give each world a unique identity. Additionally, we’ve created new names for the different groups of Worlds that are reflective of your playstyle and redesigned the server selection screen to display the World groups in a way that is more intuitive to new players.

Scania, Bera, Aurora, Elysium, and Luna are grouped together as Interactive Worlds.
Kronos, Hyperion, and Solis are grouped together as Heroic Worlds.
Special limited-time events, such as Burning World or Super Yeti X Pink Bean, are grouped together as Seasonal Worlds.

v.248 - Burning World Leap

Burning World Leap is back! If you leveled multiple characters in Burning World, this is the time to have them join your team in regular worlds! Leveling your Legion has never felt so good.

v.248 - Spiegelette’s Strawberry Farm

Spiegelette needs help with her Strawberry Farm! Assist her in farming strawberries and she’ll reward you with EXP and other wonderful Strawberry-themed goodies!

v.248 - Gold Richie’s Safe

Gold Richie is back and he is looking for certain lucky Maplers who can unlock his safe with the secret code! Hunt monsters to collect Safe Tickets for chances to unlock the safe and earn the delightful prizes that lie within.

v.248 - Exciting New Collaboration!

We’re very excited to announce that we have a new collaboration coming soon! Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements - we can’t wait to show you what we have planned!

v.249 - Minar Picnic

It’s picnic season! Chief Tatamo invites you to Leafre to join a lovely picnic with the Halflingers and enjoy the nice weather outdoors. Defeat monsters who are trying to ruin your good time, explore the Minar Forest, and go on a treasure hunt to earn abundant rewards and EXP!

v.249 - Grand Athenaeum

Love learning about lore? For those of you who spend tons of time in Grand Athenaeum reading up on the compelling history of MapleStory, we’re adding two new sections, Grand Athenaeum: Book of Grandis and Grand Athenaeum Episode 7: Sephiroth’s Gardener.

v.249 - Profession Revamp

Learn Accessory Crafting, Smithing, and Alchemy at the same time in Interactive Worlds.
The crafting system’s Fatigue has been improved.
Accessory Crafting, Smithing, and Alchemy’s Mastery will no longer decrease.
Ardentmill’s harvesting maps have been improved and changed to instanced maps.

v.249 - Character UI Revamp

The Character UI has been improved so you can now see ‘Character Info’ and ‘Stats’ together.
We added new information such as ‘Combat Power’, ‘Normal Enemy Damage’, and ‘Cooldown’ to the Character UI.
Use the Character UI to check other characters’ stat and equipment information too.
Add a background to your character’s avatar area.

v.249 - Monster Life Improvements

Combine monsters with an increased rate of receiving a Special Category monster.
Harvest Waru from all buildings simultaneously when you use Auto Harvest.
Store more Waru with a 400% increase in the maximum storage capacity of buildings.
Use Waru to extend the lifespan of some ranked monsters.
Monster Life related items will no longer be sold in the Cash Shop, and some actions that required Gems will now require Waru.

v.249 - Better Maple Improvements

Hexa Matrix Prequest
- If you decide to skip the tutorial for the ‘[6th Job] Hexa Matrix’ quest, the quest will now be completed instantly.
Sol Erda UI
- You can assign the Sol Erda UI to a shortcut so it can be easily accessed.
- You can check your Sol Erda Energy and Sol Erda Fragments together in a combined UI.
- If you have the Sol Erda UI activated, it will be maintained even after logging off.
Reporting Feature
- When reporting a player for illegal program usage, the list of reportable players’ names has been improved to show up to 3 players who were located on the same map but since left the map.

We hope you’re excited by this high-level view of the content and events arriving to GMS in v.248 - v.249 2024.

In addition to these, we’re planning to release the sale of Sol Erda Booster on January 17th to help players progress with their 6th Job Skill enhancements! You’ll be able to obtain Sol Erda Energy and Sol Erda Fragments by simply logging in and claiming daily. Stay tuned for more information!

And finally, we’d like to talk about our long-term plans for Q1 2024 and beyond.

Beast Tamer

In our last Roadmap memo, we announced that Beast Tamer’s 6th Job would not be included - we’re happy to provide an update now!Beast Tamer is getting an overhaul and becoming a new class: Forest Child Lynn. As the successor to Beast Tamer, Lynn will be able to fight battles alongside her powerful guardians and support their party members with a variety of abilities that utilize the power of the forest, so please look forward to seeing them in action. We’ll see you in May with a new look!

What’s Next?

As you already know, MapleStory is operated as separate services in different regions. We understand that you are always wondering if the contents of other services will affect Global MapleStory (GMS). Similar to other regions, GMS is a unique and independent service with a distinct player base. During our planning process for the game and each update, we consider the existing unique specifications of GMS and the play patterns and preferences of our players.

Over the past few months, we have been working to create better distinctions between world types by providing the worlds Kronos and Solis unique names, opening the new Hyperion world, and introducing new world group names as mentioned above. These efforts are part of our localization plan to highlight Global MapleStory as a unique service, reduce misunderstandings with the previous terminology, along with providing more intuitive guidance for all new players.

As for our future plans for GMS, along with the separate memo and notices we've provided in the past, we started posting these roadmaps as part of our effort to inform you of any large changes coming to GMS as early as we can. We are committed to continuing to do so and informing you of major changes to GMS through these notices. As mentioned above, we will make decisions that are best for GMS, and if we decide to make any major changes you can expect to learn more details about it from us in advance. Please note that outside of what we have already mentioned above, we have no other plans to share.

As always, our goal with these roadmaps is to provide information that players may be curious about and assist players with advanced preparation. Please keep in mind that there is more content on the way in addition to those listed above, so we advise players to refer to the Update Preview post and Patch Notes post for the finalized details for every game update.

Thank you,

Mjollnir and the MapleStory Team