Out with the old, in with the new!

I haven't checked out the new Maple Island yet, but it looks great from the World Map. I really like how Nexon is making it easier for beginners to get used to the game; every time I make a new character, it seems like they've improved something on the way (i.e. removal of dice roll, automatic AP settings, shorter & less dangerous Maple Island, removal of overly high leveled monsters in newb maps, etc). Back when I made my first character in late 2006, getting to level 30 was SO FREAKING HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must have died at least 20 times trying to get those damn mushroom caps on Maple Island.