Heh, I am typing this off my lappy, so pardon the messiness.
Anyway, I have finally taken my time off to walk (and quest) through the entire Malaysia maps. For the Global players, here's a review by me - Scopelenz - on what the Malaysia maps have to offer (and of course, clear some misconceptions on the new places)
First, looking at Mobs which Malaysia holds, I must say that Nexon designed Malaysia with one objective in mind - creating the most conducive training place for the mid levels. Indeed, this objective has been met with the attractive HP-EXP Ratios and good spawn rates.
Here on, I will look at several mobs in detail and cite something interesting (or not) about it.
1. Emo Slime
Nexon tried to play with the word 'emo' but failed horribly. The reason for its name is 'cos it's playing a Malaysian traditional musical instrument - the Rabab - which is also its ETC drop.
2. Dark Fission
The DF is possibly Nexon's way at injecting global references into MSEA. It is actually a mockup of Elvis Presley, and drops a large yellow wig as its ETC. If you have not realised, it wears the wig on its head...
3. Oly Oly
Funny enough, this mob is supposedly holding onto SOMEBODY'S TIRE and gives it up once it's defeated.
4. Rodeo
Rodeo has a UBER RIDICULOUS magic attack that KBs you FAR (and I MEANT IT). The purple thing on the black blob is actually its master (hmmm isn't this a little TOO deja vu for Nexon's own good?)
ADD: Rodeo is actually an excellent training mob for I/L Mages >65 due to its weakness towards ICE. However, the HIGH KB Magic Attack is a boon.
5. Charmer
As its name implies, the mob tries to charm you by playing a funny tune from this flute. The snake in the basket is actually the thing that attacks you. o_O
6. Yabber Doo
If you are a mage, then please be very careful 'cos it's WA is.. OUCH. It is also capable of making weird noises during its attacks. And yes, a Scooby Doo reference here.
Beyond that, Malaysia has a relatively SCREWED map structure. BOAT QUAY is directly connected to TREND ZONE with a PORTAL. This makes the link between SG and MY seem VERY CHEAP. =|
The Kampung Village between Hibiscus Path and Muddy Banks act as a respite point before players move on to something more dangerous. Strange enough, the ONLY NPC at the village that SELLS something is a Potion NPC who sells Singapore Potions (aka Chili Crab, Durian and all the whatnot).
Nexon ridiculously tries to stop lower level players from visiting Hibiscus Road 3 (and the future Theme Parks) by placing the Yabber Doo (level 75) in Hibiscus Road 2 and Rodeos (level 65) in Hibiscus Road 3. Why is a HIGHER LEVEL MOB coming before a LOWER LEVEL MOB?! o_O
Verdict: Nothing interesting and epic IMO. It's just ANOTHER training area with new mobs and new quests. Nothing cool, nothing exciting. And Nexon is promoting botting in Malaysia. Mobs tend to come in swarms of 3 to 4 at ONE SPOT, and it's really too easy for a player with an AOE to start botting... =S
If you are a Global player, then be glad that you have CWK, cos MY is nothing compared to the fun and excitement that CWK offers... =S
Anyway, I have finally taken my time off to walk (and quest) through the entire Malaysia maps. For the Global players, here's a review by me - Scopelenz - on what the Malaysia maps have to offer (and of course, clear some misconceptions on the new places)
First, looking at Mobs which Malaysia holds, I must say that Nexon designed Malaysia with one objective in mind - creating the most conducive training place for the mid levels. Indeed, this objective has been met with the attractive HP-EXP Ratios and good spawn rates.
Here on, I will look at several mobs in detail and cite something interesting (or not) about it.
1. Emo Slime
Nexon tried to play with the word 'emo' but failed horribly. The reason for its name is 'cos it's playing a Malaysian traditional musical instrument - the Rabab - which is also its ETC drop.
2. Dark Fission
The DF is possibly Nexon's way at injecting global references into MSEA. It is actually a mockup of Elvis Presley, and drops a large yellow wig as its ETC. If you have not realised, it wears the wig on its head...
3. Oly Oly
Funny enough, this mob is supposedly holding onto SOMEBODY'S TIRE and gives it up once it's defeated.
4. Rodeo
Rodeo has a UBER RIDICULOUS magic attack that KBs you FAR (and I MEANT IT). The purple thing on the black blob is actually its master (hmmm isn't this a little TOO deja vu for Nexon's own good?)
ADD: Rodeo is actually an excellent training mob for I/L Mages >65 due to its weakness towards ICE. However, the HIGH KB Magic Attack is a boon.
5. Charmer
As its name implies, the mob tries to charm you by playing a funny tune from this flute. The snake in the basket is actually the thing that attacks you. o_O
6. Yabber Doo
If you are a mage, then please be very careful 'cos it's WA is.. OUCH. It is also capable of making weird noises during its attacks. And yes, a Scooby Doo reference here.
Beyond that, Malaysia has a relatively SCREWED map structure. BOAT QUAY is directly connected to TREND ZONE with a PORTAL. This makes the link between SG and MY seem VERY CHEAP. =|
The Kampung Village between Hibiscus Path and Muddy Banks act as a respite point before players move on to something more dangerous. Strange enough, the ONLY NPC at the village that SELLS something is a Potion NPC who sells Singapore Potions (aka Chili Crab, Durian and all the whatnot).
Nexon ridiculously tries to stop lower level players from visiting Hibiscus Road 3 (and the future Theme Parks) by placing the Yabber Doo (level 75) in Hibiscus Road 2 and Rodeos (level 65) in Hibiscus Road 3. Why is a HIGHER LEVEL MOB coming before a LOWER LEVEL MOB?! o_O
Verdict: Nothing interesting and epic IMO. It's just ANOTHER training area with new mobs and new quests. Nothing cool, nothing exciting. And Nexon is promoting botting in Malaysia. Mobs tend to come in swarms of 3 to 4 at ONE SPOT, and it's really too easy for a player with an AOE to start botting... =S
If you are a Global player, then be glad that you have CWK, cos MY is nothing compared to the fun and excitement that CWK offers... =S