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KMS ver. 1.2.393 – MapleStory Milestone: Limbo!
The second and last patch of the MapleStory Milestone update has been released, featuring the new boss, Limbo, as well as the rest of the Ethernal set, Hexa Stat Core II, and a few other additions.
The next update (test server patch should be around August 7) will be for the new Epic Dungeon: Angler Company, and the Talaheart story event. I think this might be similar to Glory where they let everyone experience Cernium through an event before adding it as a permanent area for higher levels.
Read more…KMST ver. 1.2.176 – New Boss Limbo!
The new test server patch has been released featuring the new boss, Limbo! Normal Mode has already been cleared by a few parties and I believe there’s a party that was close to beating Hard Mode. It also has various other additions such as Hexa Stat II, the buff display settings feature, and the boss cutscene skip feature. Director Changseop had a Maple Now stream as well.
A few things to note that are not all related to this patch:
- Kobe and Steve have been unbanned (yay) so business will resume as usual!
- They released the beta MacOS client on the test server a couple of weeks ago. No timeline on when it will be released to the official server yet though.
- Nexon has applied for a new trademark titled ‘MapleStory Memories 2005’. It could mean nothing but also maybe an official pre-Big Bang client? The user-created MapleLand (in MapleStory Worlds) has been very popular so maybe they want to make their own version.
- In this patch, certain parts of the game data have been encrypted, meaning they can no longer be datamined. If they continue with this and encrypt the rest of it, I probably will not be able to extract items/skills/effects anymore so all screenshots will have to be taken manually in-game, which will be both more work and a lot less comprehensive. For example, I won’t be able to extract any gifs for anything from Limbo (which is sad because the visuals are amazing).
KMS ver. 1.2.392 – MapleStory Milestone: Flowers Blooming in the Moonlight!
The first patch of the summer update, Milestone, has been released, featuring the Flowers Blooming in the Moonlight: Aran & Eunwol Remaster. It also contains various game system changes and improvements, as well as the main summer event One Page in Memory, themed around the pasts of the Black Mage’s commanders.
In other news, many of you might have heard about Steve (x3TheAran59) and Kobe (iSIingGunz)’s account issues. While I am lucky enough to still be able to play, depending on what response they get, that might change. If I’m no longer able to play the game with my friends, it really would have a huge effect on my motivation going forward, and I may choose to quit as well. And if I do that, I think I would probably no longer be doing any of this either (i.e. translating KMS updates and writing this blog). It would feel really weird to continue to translate updates for a version that I would not be playing. Nothing confirmed either way yet but I just wanted to share my brief thoughts for now.
Read more…KMS ver. 1.2.391 – Victoria Cup (Pt. 2)
The second part of the 21st anniversary’s Victoria Cup event has been released along with an update to the guild system’s guild skills and a new type of cosmetic item called Illusion Rings!
In a few more days, on May 27, there will be an event held in-game where we will get details about the summer update showcase!
Read more…KMST ver. 1.2.172 – Maple Now (24.05.16) & Guild System Reorganization
The latest test server patch was on the smaller side, with the main points being changes to the Guild Skill system, a new type of Cash item called Illusion Rings, and the second half of the 21st anniversary events.
In addition, during the Maple Now stream, Director Changseop stated that they will (finally) be releasing details on the summer showcase on May 27. This year, the showcase will be streamed online as well as in-game for players to watch so they will be testing out that system as well.
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