AcornStory -- Chaos Brings PvP to MapleStory!

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Welcome to AcornStory, our ongoing feature helping players get started in Maple World everything from choosing a class to finding friends to understanding combat to tips for participating in an online community. MapleStory is easy to learn, but once you learn the basic game mechanics, where do you go and what do you do? Read on to find out!


Chaos Brings PvP to MapleStory!

The Chaos update has brought and is bringing a lot of changes to Maple World, the most significant of which is the introduction of PvP gameplay. In this edition of AcornStory, well introduce you to the concepts of PvP, how theyre implemented in MapleStory, and how you can get started in the exciting world of hero versus hero competition.

PvP vs. PvE

Massively multiplayer online games are traditionally divided into two distinct styles of gameplay: Player vs. Environment [PvE] and Player vs. Player [PvP]. While some games may contain both, each type of gameplay offers a distinct experience. The way your characters powers and items work, indeed the very rules of the world itself may change drastically when you cross over from one type of gameplay to the other. Its extremely important then, to understand what these two styles are and how they differ.

PvE

The Player vs. Environment experience is what most people think of when they think of an MMO. During PvE, players take on monsters and obstacles managed by the computer. Any character directly controlled by a computer is called an NPC or Non-Player Character. PvE gameplay usually consists of player characters battling against NPCs, rather than against each other, though there may be limited exceptions. Sometimes, for example, a PvE encounter requires two teams of players to compete against one another for a prize. In general though, the key characteristic for PvE is that players fight NPCs.
PvP

PvP, or Player vs. Player, is a completely different experience. During PvP, players can use their powers, weapons, and abilities to directly attack one another. As with a PvE monster, these attacks will cause damage and should your characters HP fall to zero, your character will die. Various PvP scenarios are possible. Sometimes PvP gameplay is combined with PvE obstacles or other gameplay dynamics, but the defining element of a PvP scenario is that players fight each other.


Getting started

To begin a PvP session, your character must be level 30 or above. You can then find NPC Maximus in any major town and do the following:

Speak with Maximus to be teleported to Battle Square.

Once in Battle Square, speak with NPC Crawson. This will bring up the Battle Mode window. This window allows you to select what type of PvP game you wish to play and what tier you wish to play in.

Click the START button. The game will search for opponents and then bring you both into a PvP match.


Battle Mode Tiers

Battle Mode tiers segregate players by level, in order to keep matches fair. Theres no way a level 30 Mage, for example, could possibly fight a level 175 Aran. The differences in power and equipment would make the fight too one-sided. By restricting players to certain tiers, we make sure that everyone has the chance to compete on a fairly level playing field.

Note: Players above the level limit for a tier are allowed to compete in the lower tier except for the Rookie tier, but certain skills will be blocked from use and the effects of certain items will be reduced.

Tiers

Rookie: The Rookie tier is available for Maplers between level 30 and level 69. Players can use any first or second job advancement skills. Evan characters can use up to 5th growth stage skills. Dual Blade characters can use up to 3rd level skills.

Gladiator: The Gladiator tier is available for all Maplers above level 70. Players can use any first, second or third job advancement skills. Evan characters can use up to 8th growth stage skills. Dual Blade characteres can use up to 3rd+ level skills.

Veteran: The Veteran tier is available for all Maplers above level 120. All skills can be used. Item and equipment effects may be reduced for balance purposes.

Legend: The Legend tier is available for all Maplers above level 180. All skills can be used. Items and equipment give their full effects in this tier. However, no Battle Mode potions will drop in this mode.

Battle Mode Games

Once you have selected your tier, you can choose from two types of PvP games: Free-for-all and Team Mode.

Free-for-all

Free-for-all is a no-holds-barred battle to the finish. Everyone you see on the battlefield is the enemy. Simply fight until time runs out!

All players scores will be displayed in a box in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Everyone is a winner in this mode! After the game is over, everyone will be awarded Battle Points and Battle EXP based on their overall score. The higher your score, the bigger your reward!

<strong>Team Mode

lol fail censoring.

Wow, first time I've seen them censor one of their pictures and what a stupendous job they did.

Someone stalk them and keep map crashing/disconnecting them, maybe it'll bring them into reality that the whole game right now is not doing as well as they believe.

Edit: Aww, the Evan doesn't show up on rankings and the two results for the Dual Blade are definitely not the one pictured.

Since this is only about 1/3 of the whole thing...


In Team Mode, players will be separated into “Red” and “Blue” teams. The object is to defeat members of the opposing team. The team that defeats the most members of the opposing team is the winner!

• The collected team scores are shown next to the timer.

• Individual scores and rankings are shown in a window in the upper right.

• Each team member’s health is also displayed. Use this to assist one another.

• Each player is awarded Battle Points and Battle EXP based on their individual scores with a bonus for the winning team.

Battle Mode Gameplay

While fighting against other players, you’ll note a number of gameplay differences from normal PvE.


• There is no lasting negative to being killed in PvP. Within 3 seconds you will be revived in a safe area where you are free to reenter the battle.

• Consumable items such as potions and foods cannot be used. During the game though, special Battle Mode potions will randomly pop up on the battlefield. The effects of these items will begin as soon as a player picks them up.

• Every once in a while, the player with the highest score will be named “Champion” and a star will appear above his or her head.
o Players who defeat the Champion in one minute or less will receive extra Battle EXP and Battle Points.
o Champions who survive for more than one minute will also receive bonuses.
o If the Champion is killed five times, he or she will be revived with a “Rage” buff that raises their Attack and Defense rating for two minutes.


PvP Rewards

Battle Experience

Battle Experience Points are granted at the end of a PvP battle. Like regular experience, Battle Experience accumulates and periodically contributes to a rise in your Battle Rank. Battle Rank offers a variety of benefits and is completely separate from your character’s level.

Battle Points

Battle Points are exchanged for Gallant Emblems through the BP Exchanger in Battle Square. You can use Gallant Emblems to purchase exclusive items from Larson, another NPC in Battle Square.


These items include a variety of accessories as well as a Mystery Scroll that turns into a random scroll when you use it and a Mystery Recipe that turns into a random crafting recipe when you use it. Gallant Emblems are also used as ingredients for some crafting recipes.


Battlefield Wisdom

There are two important concepts to understand about MapleStory PvP as you get started: First, it’s voluntary, and second, you should expect the unexpected.

Voluntary PvP

Unlike other games that have so-called “open PvP” worlds, PvP in MapleStory is completely voluntary. The majority of Maple World is a PvE environment where players cannot attack one another, so there’s never any need to worry about getting involved in PvP without warning. You can only start a PvP session by speaking with NPC Crawson.

Expect the Unexpected

Your first few PvP sessions may come as a bit of a shock if you’re not used to this mode, but the most effective way to get acclimatized to PvP is to expect the unexpected.

• Fighting players is nothing like fighting monsters. Players will move in unpredictable patterns. If they’re damaged, they may retreat to heal up and attack again. They may be working with partners who will heal and support them.

• Players are just as smart and powerful as you are. If you’re used to taking on monsters that get by with one or two attacks, it can be a little intimidating to face off against an enemy that has as many powers as you do and knows how to use them.

• PvP is faster than PvE. Very often the victor in a PvP match is the one who keeps the coolest head, uses their powers properly, and takes advantage of mistakes made by their opponent. Don’t be surprised or discouraged if you lose your first few PvP matches.

I wonder if it will be time-restricted (like in kMS you can only enter at certain time of the day)

Wow, first time I've seen them censor one of their pictures and what a stupendous job they did.

Someone stalk them and keep map crashing/disconnecting them, maybe it'll bring them into reality that the whole game right now is not doing as well as they believe.

Edit: Aww, the Evan doesn't show up on rankings and the two results for the Dual Blade are definitely not the one pictured.

It's a test server.
I have no idea whatsoever why they censored it.

PvP in MapleStory is completely voluntary

I lol'd. It's true and false. True being that you can take part in a PvP battle in a separate area without having to worry about being PKed in any other area. False being... if you want to make awesome equips, you need to do PvP for the BP to convert to Gallant Emblems.

I lol'd. It's true and false. True being that you can take part in a PvP battle in a separate area without having to worry about being PKed in any other area. False being... if you want to make awesome equips, you need to do PvP for the BP to convert to Gallant Emblems.

Or just buy the equips in the FM...

Or just buy the equips in the FM...

For f'uck tons more than they're worth. >_> Especially shoulderpads.

For f'uck tons more than they're worth. >_> Especially shoulderpads.

Gawd, shoulderpads (or PAULDRONS, thanks to Nexon) will be so overpriced, and so many people will be wanting one. inb4 everyone's a nub.

For f'uck tons more than they're worth. >_> Especially shoulderpads.

Why? The recipes are so common it's crazy.

The effort it takes to make them is obscene. It'll probably take me a week or two of moderate PvPing to get my pad.

I lol'd. It's true and false. True being that you can take part in a PvP battle in a separate area without having to worry about being PKed in any other area. False being... if you want to make awesome equips, you need to do PvP for the BP to convert to Gallant Emblems.

It's still completely voluntary. If you want something that's your prerogative.

You're blurring the lines far too much. That's like saying "I need to play video games to have fun therefore it is involuntary/a necessity!"

I lol'd. It's true and false. True being that you can take part in a PvP battle in a separate area without having to worry about being PKed in any other area. False being... if you want to make awesome equips, you need to do PvP for the BP to convert to Gallant Emblems.

on wow, to get a single piece of the new PVP tier gear, you need 2 weeks of farming CP(pvp currency), to buy the new PVP weapon, you need 2 months of farming CP, to get the full PVP gear set, you need at least 3 months of farming CP, items can't be sold since they are soulbound, so what are you complaining about?

It's still completely voluntary. If you want something that's your prerogative.

You're blurring the lines far too much. That's like saying "I need to play video games to have fun therefore it is involuntary/a necessity!"

That begs the line being drawn for voluntariness, though.
Purely wanting to do something is voluntary, wanting to do it because of an ulterior motive may not be.
In essence, not wanting something is equivalent to wanting the opposite of it, thus, nobody is forced to do things against their will.

You may feel like the compulsion to be up to pars with one's peers is but a fickle desire, but that is really most there is to this game.

on wow, to get a single piece of the new PVP tier gear, you need 2 weeks of farming CP(pvp currency), to buy the new PVP weapon, you need 2 months of farming CP, to get the full PVP gear set, you need at least 3 months of farming CP, items can't be sold since they are soulbound, so what are you complaining about?

People will be going crazy about CP.
It'll be one of the most valuable things in maplestory.
I really want to get my hands on some CP.

That begs the line being drawn for voluntariness, though.
Purely wanting to do something is voluntary, wanting to do it because of an ulterior motive may not be.
In essence, not wanting something is equivalent to wanting the opposite of it, thus, nobody is forced to do things against their will.

You may feel like the compulsion to be up to pars with one's peers is but a fickle desire, but that is really most there is to this game.

Wants are voluntary. Needs are not. No matter how much you want to be up to par with your peers, it's not something you ever need. Beyond that, there are means of getting the recipe without ever setting foot inside of PVP.

You don't need to do it to get to level 200 (reaching the "end" of the game, by any game's standards)
You don't need to do it to take part in any piece of the story (it is not a prerequisite for furthering the story or advancing within the confines of the game)
You don't even need to do it to get the item you seek to stay on par with your peers, which on its own is a voluntary choice.

It is completely voluntary.

Wants are voluntary. Needs are not. No matter how much you want to be up to par with your peers, it's not something you ever need. Beyond that, there are means of getting the recipe without ever setting foot inside of PVP.

You don't need to do it to get to level 200 (reaching the "end" of the game, by any game's standards)
You don't need to do it to take part in any piece of the story (it is not a prerequisite for furthering the story or advancing within the confines of the game)
You don't even need to do it to get the item you seek to stay on par with your peers, which on its own is a voluntary choice.

It is completely voluntary.

Exactly. Do whatever is fun, that's what games are about.

The effort it takes to make them is obscene. It'll probably take me a week or two of moderate PvPing to get my pad.

Wait. What's wrong with an item that adds nice stats actually requiring effort to earn?

Short of hackers working their magic, that is.