Quote:Ok, so while this isn't a direct update with pics, etc, I have a few minutes to talk a little. So, consider this an extended commentary on bosses.

Now, MapleStory has a wide, wide range of bosses. As a gamer myself, I always thought that several boss fights stood out:

1) 3rd Job Advancement Dark Side Fight
2) Papulatus
3) Black Crow
4) Horntail

And let me confess, I LOVE boss fights. Part of the reason why the Evil Dead map in the Phantom Forest spawns both Headless Horseman and Bigfoot is because it's there as a sort of personal challenge. No quests, or anything, just a basic challenge of "Can I do this?"

The last game I played had some rather interesting bosses, but I think the best boss fights are ones where you have to constantly adapt to only only the boss, but other factors. Mega Man 3 is my favorite out of the series, due to the challenge variety/stage layout of the bosses in Wily's Fortress. Shinobi 3, the stage prior to the last boss is one of pure platforming, where the stage itself is your enemy. Stuff like that stays with you years later.

So when seeing speculation about just what is behind the gate at the apex of Crimsonwood Mountain, I've read plenty of comments that say "Can you just give the Geist Balrog more attack/HP?" Sure, we could, but you guys deserve more. In fact, waaaay back when we first tested the Amorian Challenge, he was a lot stronger (close to a one-hit KO), but with all of his skills intact. Too hard. Even for an Onyx Apple. So we tweaked it a bit so it'd be a lot more fun, while still challenging. Because in the end, that's really what its about. Of course, since then, quite a few of you have leveled substantially, so we can show a great deal less mercy.

That said, enjoy the holiday events and Magatia, and get ready for 2009. We're gonna have some fun

Nexon Wrote:Happy Holidays everyone!



Been a long and exciting year...Leafre, Ariant, Crimsonwood Keep, 4th Job, Showa, Pirates...we're happy that the community has enjoyed the updates thus far and we've already started preparations for an unbelievable 2009.



We'd just like to take a moment and thank you all. MapleStory wouldn't be here without you, the players. We haven't always done the best job of letting you know all this, and this is something we're going to change over the coming months. We will elevate our efforts to improve the game in every way to reward your loyalty and ensure that MapleStory remains one of the most successful games in the world.



So, to celebrate all this, we've got a multitude of great Holiday Events! Lots of them. You'll see the posts soon enough, but we've got an all-new Holiday PQ (level-tiered), as well as Maplemas and Versalmas returning, as well as more Leveling Up events, and a new Christmas Event Monster just for the towns. Oh, and we can't forget about the Day of Darkness GM Summoning event...details coming soon!



All of those are exciting, to be sure, but it wouldn't be complete without a new land.



So, let's talk about alchemy. Alchemy, when used properly, has incredible benefits. When used for nefarious purposes, it becomes destructive.



The all-new town of Magatia, located in the Nihal Desert portion of Ossyria, revolves around alchemy, dark science and those who pursue such research. We are excited to finally open this region, and encourage you to discover the mysteries that lie within!



On a side note, for those interested in the future, NxProse suggests two things:

1) Those of you who are level-appropriate, finish your Masteria quests.

2) Pay close attention to the quest details within Magatia.



That said, party hard during the holidays, and Happy Mapling!

FelixTM Wrote:Heck yes this is going to be an awesome Christmas break. Magatia, you better be ready for QUEST RAPING.

Oh, and they better freakin' make an awesome boss battle for CWK. I demand a fun and enjoyable challenge, with cool looking bosses and sweet attacks. And it sure as heck better be high-leveled (13x or 14x, at least).

You can do it Nexon! I BELIEVE.

byakugan Wrote:I just hope it doesn't get monopolized for some guilds so that no one else will be able to have that "fun" <.<

Dusk Wrote:Yes, more Geist Balrog-esque bosses please. Zakum and Horntail are so pineappleing boring.

A boss as interesting as Geist Balrog, but one that had the HP of Zakum's third body and did 3k damage AND had good drops or exp would make my day.

FelixTM Wrote:The heck? Geist is one of the most boring bosses in the game. There's zero challenge in it whatsoever. It's like a teleporting area boss, at best. Most of the times it's over just as fast. THAT WAS FUN AND INTERESTING. OSNAPS. LOLTELEPORTBOSS.

Zak's a snorefest, but Horntail is actually the most fun boss in this game. It still takes 40-60 mins, and it requires focus. Have you even HT'd? Haha I chat on MSN, use the web and hardly pay attention while killing all other bosses that take longer than 5 mins. Zzzzz