2013-01-10, 12:06 AM
Gears
-There are now four tier of potential: Rare, Epic, Unique and Legendary.
-Nebulite Slot that is basically like another line of potential, where specific Nebulites can give skills, stats, etc.
-Bonus Potential: More lines of potential (up to a max of 2 ATM)
-Some equipment a have a Set effect where you can get bonus stats for wearing the same armour.
Training
-There are plenty of new and more efficient maps for training now, but the old maps still work fine. (Maybe not 110+)
-Lots of events are going now which gives free 1.5x Coupons, which is good if you're planning to come back soon.
-It doesn't take as long to level as it did two years ago (The EXP curve got cut down drastically!)
-Bonus EXP areas (50% more EXP per member in your party) make training more sociable.
Party Quests
-Battle Mode (PvP) allows players to fight against other players but is it down for the moment.
-New Party Quests: A lot of revamps with the PQs as well as some new additions! Great way to meet new players.
-Azwan PQ: Basically a new PQ that gives an exclusive stat bonus for your character. It's like Free potential for your character!
-Monster Park: A new PQ or training alternative where you can challenge dungeons with other players around your level and find great equipment that already come Hidden Potentialed!, as well as Coins where you can trade in for special items.
Gameplay
-Professions: There are now 4 'jobs' you can learn (2 per character) which helps you create items, potions, extractors, etc. This is a great system for new maplers to earn some mesos. Also, the Professions help you increase your Personality Traits to increase your characters stats, earn permanent facial expressions, % more attack to Monsters/Bosses! Tons of things
-Crusader Codex: The Codex is basically a reference book where you can open and check up the monsters HP/MP, drops and location after you collect it's card. (Not all monsters are recorded in the Codex)
-Familiars: You can now adopt monsters and have them fight alongside you! Each monster has its own unique effect that can benefit you greatly in-game And if you ever get lonely... (Also, Androids can be created and are like your own cheerleaders! Hehe)
Summary: The gameplay isn't too different from back then and it shouldn't take you too long to pick up the pace. Lots of new things have been added to enhance your gameplay compared to two years ago, so I'd totally recommend you giving it another chance!
I hope this helps! If I made a mistake or forgot something MAJOR, feel free to add below!
(BTW this is for Global Maplestory! I'm not sure about SEA or EMS)
-There are now four tier of potential: Rare, Epic, Unique and Legendary.
-Nebulite Slot that is basically like another line of potential, where specific Nebulites can give skills, stats, etc.
-Bonus Potential: More lines of potential (up to a max of 2 ATM)
-Some equipment a have a Set effect where you can get bonus stats for wearing the same armour.
Training
-There are plenty of new and more efficient maps for training now, but the old maps still work fine. (Maybe not 110+)
-Lots of events are going now which gives free 1.5x Coupons, which is good if you're planning to come back soon.
-It doesn't take as long to level as it did two years ago (The EXP curve got cut down drastically!)
-Bonus EXP areas (50% more EXP per member in your party) make training more sociable.
Party Quests
-Battle Mode (PvP) allows players to fight against other players but is it down for the moment.
-New Party Quests: A lot of revamps with the PQs as well as some new additions! Great way to meet new players.
-Azwan PQ: Basically a new PQ that gives an exclusive stat bonus for your character. It's like Free potential for your character!
-Monster Park: A new PQ or training alternative where you can challenge dungeons with other players around your level and find great equipment that already come Hidden Potentialed!, as well as Coins where you can trade in for special items.
Gameplay
-Professions: There are now 4 'jobs' you can learn (2 per character) which helps you create items, potions, extractors, etc. This is a great system for new maplers to earn some mesos. Also, the Professions help you increase your Personality Traits to increase your characters stats, earn permanent facial expressions, % more attack to Monsters/Bosses! Tons of things
-Crusader Codex: The Codex is basically a reference book where you can open and check up the monsters HP/MP, drops and location after you collect it's card. (Not all monsters are recorded in the Codex)
-Familiars: You can now adopt monsters and have them fight alongside you! Each monster has its own unique effect that can benefit you greatly in-game
And if you ever get lonely... (Also, Androids can be created and are like your own cheerleaders! Hehe)Summary: The gameplay isn't too different from back then and it shouldn't take you too long to pick up the pace. Lots of new things have been added to enhance your gameplay compared to two years ago, so I'd totally recommend you giving it another chance!
I hope this helps! If I made a mistake or forgot something MAJOR, feel free to add below!
(BTW this is for Global Maplestory! I'm not sure about SEA or EMS)