Inn System? what is this?

It's more about getting them to come back... if they log on and find a level worth of free double exp waiting, they're more likely to keep playing instead of just say hi to their friends and log out, which is what a lot of people do.

Mmmm I dunno about that, I dont think as many people log in and just say "hi" as you say do. The people that tend to do that are less likely to train either way because they're obviously bored by the game, a small (it wouldnt even be double exp probably) % increase in exp/hr rates wont change their attitude twords grinding.

Nowhere does it say this is a rested exp system, as much as I would love a rested exp system, its not the best business move on Nexon's part, so I doubt thats what this is.

I think rested exp could work for Maple Story but it has to be modified to encourage people to come back not stay away. So give the max benefit at 8 hours of being afk in an inn or logged out or w/e it is and make the max benefit 2 hours of 1.5x exp or so. That way after 8 hours the the person is encourage to come back and try some training with extra experience, and maybe buy a 4 hour 2x card to up his exp even more. The minimum benefit should be at say 30 minnutes and maybe give a portional amount of minnutes of 1.5x (which isn't very much at all). This would enourage people to take a break.

Having it last for 2 hours keeps the person logged in for a time. Having it only 1.5x exp doesn't make it too beneficial, only similar to training with HS or something so less people will whine about the unfairness (you know someone will whine). Also making it stackable with 2x events, 2x cards, and HS will promote cash sales because you know people will buy 2x to increase their exp even more.

If they allowed mini games in the inns it might promote more social activities every so often and perhaps some would be pleased as people would spend some time there chatting to increase their exp for a bit.

And knowing Nexon America there will be a cash shop only inn (ticket good for 30-90 days) which will increase your exp by ammount and length for using that inn.

Mmmm I dunno about that, I dont think as many people log in and just say "hi" as you say do. The people that tend to do that are less likely to train either way because they're obviously bored by the game, a small (it wouldnt even be double exp probably) % increase in exp/hr rates wont change their attitude twords grinding.\

Well, it won't help everyone... but I know a lot of people who just chat on MS, never train, cause it's so slow to actually level up.

& the problem with timed exp bonus is that it benefits the fast classes. 2 hours of double exp means an extra 40% exp for some people, for me it would be an extra 12-15%. If it's a fixed 40% at 2x exp, it lasts 20% no matter what class you are.

Uh... I don't think it's rested EXP system. At least from what I read from TaiwanMS website, not sure if there are changes for ChinaMS.

Event Details

Duration: 2009/3/18 to 2009/6/24
Level limit: Everyone above level 10
Location: Move to Inn map from the inn portals in Henesys, Ludibrium, etc.

Detail: Every time character returns to town/village and enters the Inn, they can do the following things for rewards

1. Find the NPC Innkeeper(?), pay a small amount of mesos, character will log out and starts counting the 'sleep time'.
2. Every time the 'sleep time' exceeds four hours, character can get one dream when he/she log in.
3. To know the content of the dream, character will have to ask the NPC Dream Decoder(?) to decode(?) the dream to know what kind of dream it is.

Tips : It is better to login within 24 hours of logging out (for a good dream?).

Dreams

1. There are three types of dream: good, normal, nightmare.

2. If character had a good dream, there's a chance to get a golden pig and other types of buff items. Five golden pigs can be traded for a Sheep Single Bed (No expiry?) or a Golden Pig Transformation Item.

3. If character had five bad dreams, character can get mission/quest from NPC Dream Decoder(?) to get rid of bad luck. Upon completion of mission, character can get Massage Oil.

Rewards

Sheep Single Bed - Untradeable, minimum level requirement is 0, can only be gotten from the inn.

Golden Pig Transformation Item - Untradeable, can transform into golden pig.

Massage Oil - (Scented?) oil that is used for Thai massage. Weapon Attack +8 for 10 minutes.

*Edit: I just translated from the event webpage, I don't know the details either.

Golden Pig Transformation Item - Untradeable, can transform into golden pig.

Hot. I want this.

I assume the Sheep Single Bed is a chair?

Hot. I want this.

I assume the Sheep Single Bed is a chair?

I don't know for sure. But it looks like it, if the girl with that X-Men Storm hairstyle in this webpage is sitting in one.

http://tw.maplestory.gamania.com/event/2...index.html