Maple Times -- August 5, 2011

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Dateline: Henesys,August 5, 2011


First, Chaos took combat in MapleStory to another level with the introduction of PvP in Age of Battle. Now, Maplers are getting the cold shoulder as the Ice Knight makes its frosty debut in Maple World! Watch the video, read the update notes, and take a look at the prelude fiction before you jump into a battle with the Ice Knight... or become him yourself! In the meantime, enjoy another weekend of double EXP and a variety of Nova and Relay Marathon events. The Cash Shop is bursting with amazing deals, fromVega's Spell to permanent equipsto the Golden Temple: Equipment Explosion. Stick with Maple Times for everything you need to know about MapleStory!

Maple Headlines
Chaos is Live!
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The Big Bang came and we endured the brief return of the Black Mage. Then the Resistance came, heroes fought back and victories were won. We believed we were on the path to victory and declared a time of Jubilation! But the party's over. Chaos is here! Check out the timeline for the updates throughout the summer.

See the timeline!


Cash Shop Tims Secret Lab!

[SIZE=2]Tims Secret Lab is available from August 5 through August 17, 2011. For just 3,000 NX, you get a 100% chance to apply Potential stats to a normal item!

Science!

Ongoing: Double the Fun with Double EXP Weekends!

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Chaos has brought forth an onslaught of new challenges for Maplers, with many more on the way. Need a boost while youre crafting intently, fighting valiantly and enduring courageously? Enjoy 2x EXP events every weekend for a full month, starting July 16!

See the schedule!

Preview - Chaos: Age of Triumph
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The Age of Triumph, the final update in Chaos, dawns on August 10! Out run and outwit the other team in Capture the Flag, a Global MapleStory exclusive game mode! Take on the Silent Crusade, an exciting quest line that lets you fight monsters in your own map while giving you access to exclusive rewards! Or collect cards, create sets and earn bonuses and medals in the Crusader Codex!

Get the details!


Tespia is Now Open!
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Attention Tespians: Tespia is now OPEN! Head on over to Tespia and get a sneak peek at v.100!

Start playing!


Chaos: Ice Knight is live!
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The Ice Knight has arrived! Upon entering Ice Knight mode, one player will be chosen at random to be the Ice Knight. If you are chosen as the Ice Knight, you will be given immense power. The remaining players will have to combine their strength, band together and share HP & MP pots to take on the Ice Knight. If after7 minutes the Ice Knight still lives, then you have failed.

Get the full preview!


Maple Events
And Then There Were Two - NPC Dress Up Contest
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We all have a favorite NPC in MapleStory, from the ever-ill Maya in Henesys to the napping Cygnus in Ereve. Demonstrate your devotion to these constant citizens of Maple World by dressing up like them! Simply dress up your character to resemble a MapleStory NPC, then take a screenshot of your character standing next to the NPC in-game! The five most creative and unique entries