What's going on right now?

I really want to get my 115 Battle Mage to 120 but between not having a solid crockies party (only good party I've ever had took me the better part of 2x to train to mob (by the end I had them all following me like an army. It was awesome and provided great experience though!)) Is there anything going on in Maple right now that would make it easier for me to get there? I don't mind going back to DGP or something, either.

Also, post-chaos will my BaM be affected negatively in any way? Specifically wondering about skill nerfs. And is anything post-Chaos going to make it easier for me to train solo on my BaM? I hate parties so much.

Ranges get increased on your auras so parties will like you more.

Ranges get increased on your auras so parties will like you more.

Couldn't care less. I don't want to party. Thanks Nexon (Korea)

Booster lasts 30 seconds longer.

reaper gets buffed by a lot.

reaper gets buffed by a lot.

WHAT? They're already terrible. Do we get an AP reset with Chaos? I want to take my points out of reapers.

WHAT? They're already terrible. Do we get an AP reset with Chaos? I want to take my points out of reapers.

Buffed mean get stronger.

Buffed mean get stronger.

I misread for nerfed or he ninja-edited.

Finishing Blow and Reaper gets buffed for damage and Booster for duration. That's about it.

how much does reaper get buffed by cause if it gets much better i might continue my BaM

[SIZE="1"]I don't recall any significant nerfs for BMages except increased MP cost on some skills..

.. as far as skills go:
Teleport - MP cost 22 -> 20, distance 144 -> 150
Dark Chain - MP cost 30 -> 35
Blood Drain - MP cost 66 -> 75
Staff Booster - MP cost 20 -> 40, duration 90 sec -> 120 sec
Dark Shock - MP cost 45 -> 85, delay 1710 ms -> 1320 ms, critical rate 15% -> 50%
Advanced Dark Chain - MP cost 38 -> 80
Conversion - duration 90 sec -> 120 sec
Summon Reaper Buff - MP cost 90 -> 100, damage 300% -> 450%, duration per reaper summoned 20 sec -> 30 sec
Finishing Blow - MP cost 63 -> 60, damage 130% -> 145%
Twister Spin - MP cost 120 -> 170
Stance - MP cost 60 -> 90
Party Shield - MP cost 78 -> 150

ALL Auras - range 200% -> 300%

from http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=44970 , yes it's GMST since extractions aren't up yet for the live server patch..[/SIZE]

Unfortunately (from my perspective as someone who doesn't like having to shove 6 people into the map to get good exp, specially when that map contains only about 8 monsters) there are no ways to solo that come near partying exp anymore.

Partying with people you know helps, a lot... once you train them they remember it next time you party, instead of starting over every time.

Cake vs. Pie is really good experience, too bad it's almost over.