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23 Jan 2019

Black Mage III - Adventures Anew Event Notes (v183)



Dear Maplers,

The war is finally over! Rejoice! Celebrate this victory as MapleStorySEA brings you fun and exciting events! Enjoy the spoils with family and friends in memory of those who had fallen and for a New Beginning into the next arc of MapleStory!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. A New Beginning
2. Alliance Victory!
3. Gold Richie's Lunar New Year Party!
3.1 Gold Richies Party!
  3.2 Party Guests Kidnapped!
  3.3 Lunar New Year Video Letter Project
  3.4 Hot Jiaozi!
  3.5 Lucky Eight Ring
  3.6 Firework Reclamation
  3.7 Lunar New Year Hong Bao Shop
4. Happy new Year, Everyday!
5. Balance Puppy
6. Chocolate Filled Valentine
7. White Day
8. Sunday Maple


A New Beginning


New year new me yo!
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It's the start of something new! With the Black Mage's reign finally over, the Maple World can finally rejoice in a new era of peace! However, the Alliance's work is never done! They must inspire others as the Symbol of Peace and maintain elegant poise as always!

Event Duration: 23 January 2019 (After Patch) ~ 12 February 2019, 2359hrs (Updated)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Accept the related event quest from the Star Icon on the left side of the screen or locate NPC Nineheart in Major Towns

Maple Tree of Peace

  • Upon accepting the quest, level range monsters will drop Maple World Energy which can be used to exchange for Alliance Medals at the Maple Tree of Peace
  • Exchange 200 Maple World Energy will also give a buff for +30% EXP
    •    ➢ Buff can only be received once per day
  • You can only collect a daily maximum of 200 Maple World Energy per day per character

    • Alliance Coin Shop

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  • Along with this event, the Alliance Coin Shop will also be available
  • The shop can be found near the 'Maple Tree of Peace' in Major Towns
  • The Alliance Coin Shop will continue to sell items from the Black Mage Campaign
    •    ➢ However, the items are still locked based on the player's Alliance Rank during the Black Mage Campaign
  • Any excess desire can be exchanged for Alliance Medals via the Maple Administrator (only available during the event period)
  • The Purchase Limit will be retained

    • Please note that the coin shop will cease operations on 19 February 2019, 2359hrs (Updated)


    Alliance Victory!


    Fortune favours the bold
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    The Alliance is thanking all of its members for an outstanding victory against the Black Mage, and who says victory isn't sweet? Simply login during the event and stand a chance at some very very sweet rewards!

    Event Duration: 23 January 2019 (After Patch) ~ 5 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Players must have joined the Alliance and obtained an Alliance Rank
    How to Start: Accept the related event quest from the Star Icon on the left side of the screen or locate NPC Nineheart in Major Towns

    Event Mechanics

  • All rewards from this event can only be accepted once per MapleID
  • Based on your Alliance Rank during the Black Mage Campaign, you will get the following boxes:
    •    ➢ Warrior:
        ⋆ Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior & Warrior of the Alliance Title
       ➢ Guardian I~IV:
        ⋆ Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior, Guardian & Guardian of the Alliance Title
       ➢ Hero I~IV:
        ⋆ Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior, Guardian, Hero & Hero of the Alliance Title
       ➢ Legend I~III
        ⋆ Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior, Guardian, Hero, Legend & Legend of the Alliance Title
       ➢ Legend IV
        ⋆ Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior, Guardian, Hero, Legend, Myth & Myth of the Alliance Title
  • Titles are permanent but the stats are durational
  • All boxes and certain items from the boxes have time duration.
  • Each box will contain a guaranteed set of rewards and a raffle chance to obtain special items!

    • Available Rewards



    Raffle Rewards
  • Legendary Absolabls Equipment Full Package
    •    ➢ Coupon = 3 days
       ➢ Item = Perm
  • Master Label 4th Hair Coupon (Optional)
    •    ➢ Coupon = Perm
       ➢ Item = Perm
  • Wonder Berry Black Label 1 Full Package
    •    ➢ Coupon = Perm
       ➢ Pet = 90 days
  • 1 Million Maple Points
    •    ➢ Coupon = 3 days
  • Unique Potential Scroll 100%
    •    ➢ Item = Perm
  • Petal Skin Exchange Coupon (Selective)
    •    ➢ Coupon = Perm
  • Damage Skin - Star Planet
    •    ➢ Coupon = Perm
  • 100k Maple Points
    •    ➢ Coupon = 3 days

    Alliance Thank-you Gift: Warrior
  • Petite Cygnus Pet Package
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
       ➢ Pet = 90 days
       ➢ Pet EQ = Perm
  • Goddess Blessing Coupon
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
       ➢ Item = Perm
  • Royal Face Coupon
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
  • Royal Hair Coupon
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
  • Optional 8 Slot Expansion Coupon
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days

    Alliance Thank-you Gift: Guardian
  • Prepared Fairy Pendant Coupon (14 days)
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
  • 3x EXP Coupon
    •    ➢ Coupon = 14 days
  • Selective Arcane Symbol x1 Coupon (x20)
    •    ➢ Coupon = 7 days
  • Alliance Medal x50
    •    ➢ Item = Perm

    Alliance Thank-you Gift: Heroes
  • Trait Boost Potion
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Alliance Storm Growth Potion I
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Storm Growth Potion
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Special Medal of Honor
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Alliance Medal x150
    •    ➢ Item = Perm

    Alliance Thank-you Gift: Legend
  • Rainbow Ressurection Flame
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Yellow Cube x3
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Labyrinth Core Gemstone Box x1
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Alliance Medal x250
    •    ➢ Item = Perm
  • Ring of Aspiration
    •    ➢ Item = 30 days

    Alliance Thank-you Gift: Mythic
  • Chaos Circulator
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Black Oblivion Flame
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Alliance Ultimate Storm Growth Potion
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • 13 Star Force Enhancement Scroll
    •    ➢ Item = 7 days
  • Alliance Medal x350
    •    ➢ Item = Perm
  • Ring of the Spirit
    •    ➢ Item = 30 days


    Gold Richie's Lunar New Year Party!


    Lunar New Year tunes everywhere~
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    IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR! (or Lunar New Year) and Gold Richie brings a party to all our players to celebrate with classic and new events!

    Event Duration: 30 January 2019, 000hrs ~ 12 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Level 61++ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
    How to Start: Click on the Red Lantern via the Star Notifier on the left side of the screen & accept the related quests

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    Event Mechanics

  • Throughout the Event Period, many events can be accepted via the Red Lantern Icon in the Star Notifier
  • Players may also find NPC Gold Richie in Henesys
  • Through these events, players will be able to obtain Hong Bao that can be used in the event coin shop
  • While there is no daily limit to the number of Hong Bao players may collect, each event has their own daily limit to earn Hong Bao


    • Gold Richies Party!


    Where's the party at?!
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    Attention Heroes of the Alliance! Gold Richie is holding the biggest Lunar New Year party in the history of Maple! He is inviting everybody from the peaceful region of Maple Island to the Brave Warriors that conquered Expedition of Tenebris to celebrate our victory over the Black Mage!

    Event Mechanics

  • This Event Map is the where the party is at!
  • All of the event related NPCs can be found in this event map
  • This map also plays an important part in the Lunar New Year Video Letter Project


    • Party Guests Kidnapped!


    Rawrr....
    nien

    Nian is at it again! It has been kidnapping party guests from Gold Richies party! And so, being the very helpful and brave warrior, help bring these guests back!

    Event Mechanics

  • After accepting the introduction quests, simply accept the related quests from NPC Sooha
  • Upon entering the dungeon, players will progress through 3 main stages:
    •    ➢ 1st Stage: Scale and climb up to Nian's Lair
       ➢ 2nd Stage: Rescue the Party Guests
       ➢ 3rd Stage: Defeat Nian
  • Upon completion, you will receive Hong Bao
  • Upon entering the dungeon, there will be a chance for the Vengeful Fiend Nian to appear inside the dungeon
  • There will be special quests that can be obtained via NPC Sooha
  • Each character has an entry limit of 5 times per day


    • Lunar New Year Video Letter Project


    Capture your favourite moments and treasure them forever
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    While others return home to see their families for the new year, many others stay behind.. Yoria has came up with a fantastic idea of helping these people send a message to their families with... a video letter!

    Event Mechanics

  • Players will be given a quest with different completion requirements each day
  • Players will only be able to complete 1 video letter per day
  • The video letter will change each day regardless of completion of the quest on the previous day
    •    ➢ Note: If you had not completed the current days video letter, you will not be able to continue it once the next one is available
  • Special missions given by NPC Yoria can only be done once per character


    • Hot Jiaozi!


    So hot~

    Dumplings! Dumplings everywhere! Yoria is bringing the Northern Tradition of Jiaozi to MapleSEA! So fill up on Jiaozi but remember to share them with your friends and family!

    Event Mechanics

  • Once per day, players may get a Jiaozi from NPC Yoria from the event map or via the red lantern icon
  • Upon consuming the Jiaozi, players will get the following buff for 15 mins
    •    ➢ 2x EXP
       ➢ ATT/MATT +15
  • Players can also share their Jiaozi with other players by right clicking and selecting the Share option
  • Sharing the Jiaozi with others will benefit both players with the following buff for 30 mins
    •    ➢ 2x EXP
       ➢ ATT/MATT +30
  • Players can only consume or share their Jiaozi once per day
  • A special quest can be obtained from NPC Yoria that gives 50 Hong Bao when completed
    •    ➢ Note: The special quest can only be done once per character


    Lucky Eight Ring


    Lucky 8's
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    Feeling not too lucky (again)? With the Lucky Eight Ring, bring fortune and luck this year (it works)!

    Event Mechanics

  • Obtain the ring by talking to NPC Yoria via the red lantern icon or in the event map
  • Players will be able to receive Lucky Eight Talisman via a daily quest given by NPC Yoria
  • Players can also purchase this Talisman from the Lunar New Year Coin Shop
  • The Lucky Eight Ring is an Unique item. Thus, players will not be able to equip more than 1 at a time (including the ring obtained from the previous year)


    • Firework Reclamation!


    Boom... boom... POW!
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    Like every other festive season, there will always be fireworks! This time round, the Firecracker Monster is back again and is terrorizing Maplers in Henesys, Leafre & Nameless Village! Help the Alliance out by Hunting these monsters down and get some sweet mysterious rewards while doing so!

    Event Mechanics

  • The Firecracker Monsters will appear every 15th minute of every hour (xx:15) during the event period
  • Damage is fixed for all players when hitting the monster
  • The Firecracker Monster will drop a random box upon being defeated
  • From these boxes, players may receive Hong Bao, Trait Items, EXP coupons or other mysterious items
  • Note: Players can only receive up to 30 Hong Baos via these boxes daily (Resets at midnight, 0000hrs)


    • Lunar New Year Hong Bao Shop


    Gong xi gong xi~
    hongbaoshop

    With all the Hong Bao collected, there must be a place to use them... right? Of course there is! Gold Richie set up his Lunar New Year Shop adorned in red and gold where players will be able to exchange the Hong Bao they've collected for festive costumes, chairs and much more~


    Happy New Year, Everyday!


    Everyday is something new!
    dailymissionUI

    Everyday can be a new year! Well.. not actually but Cassandra seems to think so. Therefore, let us celebrate the Lunar New Year with this event that will reward players just by playing everyday!

    Event Duration: 30 January 2019, 0000hrs ~ 5 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Level 33++ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
    How to Start: Accept the introduction quest from NPC Cassandra and click on the Calander Icon in the Star Notifier on the left hand side of the screen

    Event Mechanics

  • After accepting the introduction quest from NPC Cassandra, you will be able to participate in the event
  • Players will only be able to complete and collect the rewards once per day per world
  • From these pouches players will be able to receive the following:
    •    ➢ 2x EXP Coupon (15 mins)
       ➢ Power-up Buff
       ➢ Alliance Medal x10
  • Additionally, Cassandra will also give players a special Box for players who attend the event (Limited to 1 per world)
    • chair



    Balance Puppy


    A puppy balancing in the air? What sorcery is this?!
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    Woof Woof Wo-'woo'~ Woof Woof Woof Woof! Woof Woof Woof AROOOOOOOO!
    (Translation: Calling all pet lovers to em-bark on a journey with us to find the cutest puppy event MapleSEA~ Balance Puppy is an event where players will be able to decorate their puppy and get cool items by doing the puppy's requests! Get your adorable limited edition pet pup now!)

    Event Duration: 6 February 2019, 0000hrs ~ 26 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Level 33++ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
    How to Start: Accept the related quests from the Star Icon or talk to NPC Bowwow in Major Towns

    Event Mechanics

  • After accepting the related quests from NPC Bowwow, players will have access to the Balance Pup UI which can be accessed via the Star Icon
  • Players will also be given a Balance Puppy which will remain permanently in the players inventory
  • Unlock various types of appearances, each of them available upon clearing daily missions!
  • Players can only change the puppies' appearances during the event period
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  • The event is basically made up for 4 daily missions:
    •    ➢ Boldness Mission
        ⋆ Defeat 2 bosses (please refer to in-game UI for eligible bosses)
       ➢ Adventurousness Mission
        ⋆ Clear 2 monster parks
       ➢ Endurance Mission
        ⋆ Defeat 500 level range mobs
       ➢ Sweet Balancing Drink
        ⋆ Hold onto the Sweet Balancing Drink for 30 mins
        ⋆ Note: The Balancing Drink Mission can only be done once per day per world

    Rewards

  • Obtain rewards by completing daily missions and earn Balance Points to unlock more appearences!
  • Each of the Daily Mission Category will reward the following items:
    •    ➢ Boldness
        ⋆ Boldness Balance Box: Containing a 100 Mileage Coupon & a Mysterious Meso Pouch
        ⋆ Puppy Face effect for customizing the Puppy
        ⋆ 15th Mission Completion: Balance Pup Medal
       ➢ Adventurousness
        ⋆ Adventurousness Balance Box: Containing a Polo & Frito Ticket & a Monster park Entry Ticket
        ⋆ Puppy Cape effect for customizing the Puppy
        ⋆ 15th Mission Completion: Damage Skin - Balance Pup (7 days)
       ➢ Endurance
        ⋆ Endurance Balance Box: Containing a 2x EXP Coupon (15 mins) & 2x Item Drop Rate Coupon (15 mins)
        ⋆ Puppy Accessory effect for customizing the Puppy
        ⋆ 15th Mission Completion: Balance Pup Ring

  • Obtain additional rewards based on the number of completed mission under each daily mission category!
       ➢ Completed 5 "Boldness" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x1 Blessing of Boldness Balance Buff (Boss Damage +15%) with each mission
       ➢ Compelted 10 "Boldness" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x5 Blessiong of Boldness Balance Buff (Boss Damage +15%) with each mission
       ➢ Completed 15 "Boldness daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x10 Blessing of Boldness Balance Buff (Boss Damage +15%) with each mission

       ➢ Completed 5 "Adventurousness" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x1 Blessing of Adventurousness Balance Buff (ATT/MATT +15) with each mission
       ➢ Completed 10 "Adventurousness" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x5 Blessing of Adventurousness Balance Buff (ATT/MATT +15) with each mission
       ➢ Completed 15 "Adventurousness" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x10 Blessing of Adventurousness Balance Buff (ATT/MATT +15) with each mission

       ➢ Completed 5 "Endurance" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x1 Blessing of Endurance Balance Buff (All stat +15) with each mission
       ➢ Compelted 10 "Endurance" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x5 Blessing of Endurance Balance Buff (All stat +15) with each mission
       ➢ Completed 15 "Endurance" daily missions
        ⋆ Can get x10 Blessing of Endurance Balance Buff (All stat +15) with each mission

  • Completing the Sweet Balance Drink mission will allow players to receive the following:
    •    ➢ A 50 Mileage Coupon
       ➢ A 2x EXP Copon (15 mins)
       ➢ A Balance Pup Helf Buff (ATT/MATT +20>
  • There are additional rewards as well if completed multiple times
       ➢ Completed 5 times:
        ⋆ Balance Puppy Beard Face Deco
        ⋆ Damage Skin Slot Expansion Coupon
       ➢ Completed 10 times:
        ⋆ Balance Pup Hat
        ⋆ Prepared Spirit Pendant (14 days)
       ➢ Completed 15 times:
        ⋆ Balance puppy Tail Cape
        ⋆ Damage Skin Extraction Scroll (7 days)
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    Chocolate Filled Valentine


    Heey... you're kinda cute~
    valentine

    It's Valentines day again! As usual, Cassandra will be giving out forever alone Valentine gifts to all players who logs in during the event period!

    Event Duration: 14 February 2019, 0000hrs ~ 14 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Level 33++ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
    How to Start: Talk to NPC Cassandra in Major Towns and accept the related quest

    Event Mechanics

  • Rewards obtained from NPC Cassandra is only available Once Per World
  • Players will be able to receive the following rewards from the Chocolate Filled Box from Cassandra:
    •    (Note: All items/coupons from the box are not tradable and will expire in 7 days if not used)
       ➢ Damage Skin - Choco Filled
       ➢ Chocolate-filled Cape Coupon
       ➢ Chocolate-filled Label Ring Coupon
       ➢ Chocolate-filled Quote Ring


    White Day


    It's.. Getting... WH..I..T...E

    Gifts! Gifts Everywhere! Let's brighten up the mood before Valentines Day with free gifts straight from the Maple Administrator herself! Simply log into the game during the event period to obtain the Sweet Gift Box!

    Event Duration: 13 February 2019, 1000hrs ~ 16 February 2019, 2359hrs
    Requirements: Level 33++ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
    How to Start: Log into the game with at least one empty USE slot

    Sweet Gift Box

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  • There's a plethora of goodies in the Sweet Gift Box! Here's what players can get from it:
    •    (Note: This box is only available Once Per World)
       ➢ 10 2x EXP Coupon (15 mins)
       ➢ Dazzling Optional Damage Skin Box (7 days)
       ➢ Trait Boost Potion (7 days)
       ➢ Candy's Sweet Medal
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    Sunday Maple


    Sunday Funday~
    sundayMaple

    First Sunday: 27th January 2019

  • 30% discount on all Star Force enhancement costs
  • 50% discount on all Spell Trace enhancement costs
  • 50% discount for all Inner Ability resets
  • 5x change to obtain an Augmented Soul when exchanging 10 Soul Shards

    • Second Sunday: 3rd February 2019

  • 2x Daily Content rewards from Arcane River Regions 1~6
  • Additional 100% EXP from Rune Buffs
  • Maple World's Energy Gain & Maximum Limit Doubled

    • Third Sunday: 10th February 2019

  • Monster Collection Expedition time reduced by 50%
  • Monster Collection Registration Change x2
  • 5x Sudden Mission Clear Count Available
  • Faster Sudden Mission Appearances
  • 2x EXP from Sudden Missions Cleared

    • Fourth Sunday: 17th February 2019

  • 2x Daily Content rewards from Arcane River Regions 1~6
  • 2x EXP obtained from Flame Wolf Hunting
  • 2x EXP obtained from Polo & Frito Portals

    • Fifth Sunday: 24th February 2019

  • 100% Success Rate when Star Force Enhancing at 5/10/15 stars!
  • 20x Selected Arcane Symbols
  • FREE 2x EXP Coupon (15 mins) x4
  • FREE Storm Growth Potion x1

    • Note: To collect the free items from the 5th Sunday, simply access the related quests from the Star Icon from the left hand side of the screen
     

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