(In-game)
1. Everyday Event
During the event period of 18th Nov to 17th Dec 2009, an ice cube will be given to player when they login to MapleStory. The ice cube can be traded for a Maha’s Charm when you stayed in-game after one hour.
With the Maha’s Charm in hand, Cassandra will give you a very simple question about Aran. With the correct answer provided to Cassandra, she will then provide you with either 1. Aran’s Ice Box, 2. Lirin’s Ice Box or 3.Aran Paper Box.

So what do you do when you receive one of the prizes from Cassandra?

If you received Aran Paper Box, double click on the box to receive random in-game items from the lucky box.

If you received Aran’s Ice Box or Lirin’s Ice Box, keep it in your inventory and there will a draw every week that will be giving out mystery prizes to the lucky draw winners.

There will 10 winners for each week to win away our mystery prizes.

Since the event is running for a total of 4 weeks, total of 40 physical items will be given away free!! Keep your lucky draw ticket (Aran’s Ice Box or Lirin’s Ice Box) today!

2. Aran Level 50 GO GO Event (From 18th Nov to 31st May 2010)
Be rewarded with your hardwork! Once you reach level 50 with your Aran character, Lirin will reward you with Lirin’s ring.
All stats +3, Att +3, Magic +3, HP +3 and Mp +3

3. Master of Combo (From 18th Nov to 2nd Dec 2009)
Are you training hard for your combos? As a token of appreciation to all the dedicated players, we would like to reward you with your hardwork and determination.

Medal of Combo Expert: Achiever of at least 50 combos, STR, DEX, INT, LUK +1, Acc +2

Medal of Combo Master: Achiever of at least 200 combos, STR, DEX, INT, LUK +2, Acc +3

Medal of Combo King: Achiever of at least 500 combos, STR, DEX, INT, LUK +3, Acc +5, HP +50

(Offline)
1. ‘Win a trip to Korea’ Contest
Being an inquisitive gamer makes you wonder how the developer of MapleStory, Nexon work behind the screen. You have always tried to imagine the working environment, and imagine yourself working in Nexon. You ask yourself, “What would it be like if I work in Nexon?”

Now, this is your chance? Why imagine when you can get to visit Nexon for a day and get to meet the developers personally?

Launch of a New World – Izar in SG Gateway!
Arising star from the universe, Izar has arrived in Maple! As a newly star in our constellation, our administrators from Izar have organized a series of new events to welcome all new dwellers.

[Events for Izar]
1. 24 Hours 2X EXP Event (From 18th Nov ~ 9th Dec 2009)

2. Izar Bandanna Event from Maple Administrator (From 18th Nov to 9th Dec 2009)
Receive a bandanna exclusive to Izar world when you hit level 10, 30 and 50. Simply meet the level requirement and talk to NPC Joyce.

Approach NPC Joyce at Level 10: Splash Bandanna
Level Requirement: 0, STR +1, DEX +1, INT +1, LUK +1, Weapon Defense 15.

Approach NPC Joyce at Level 30: Super Izar Bandanna
Level Requirement: 30, STR +3, DEX +3, INT +3, LUK +3, Weapon Defense 40, Speed +5.

Approach NPC Joyce at Level 50: Splash Bandanna
Level Requirement: 50, STR +4, DEX +4, INT +4, LUK +4, Weapon Defense 60, Speed +10, Jump +5

Let’s go Zakum! Event
Work hand-in-hand with the Game Masters as they will be helping Maplers to obtain the highly desired Zakum Helmet! Available to Izar for Maplers at level 50 and above!!
Coconut Harvest Event
Ola Ola! Event
Hyper Dash! Event
Treats for Trade! Event
Prizes for the Trade
30 Trophies – 1 X Brown Work Glove
40 Trophies – 1 X White Polar Bear Chair

[EXP distribution formula for Party Revised!]
New distribution formula will be implemented in Version 0.86 to prevent leeching of EXP among party members in MapleStory.

[Additional character slot provided for all existing account FREE!]
Looking forward to start an Aran character and at the same time fretting over which existing character slot to delete to make way for the resurrected Hero?
Now your problem is solved! Addition character slot will be provided in Version 0.86 patch to existing game accounts with maximum character slots.

So, don’t worry and create a new Aran character to take part in all our specially planned for you events in Maple without deleting any of your existing character.

[Maximum character slot expanded by 3]
Prior to Version 0.86 patch, the maximum character slot for each registered Game Account ID is capped at 12. With Version 0.86 patch, the maximum character slot for each registered Game Account ID will be capped at 15.

[New skills for Adventurer Characters]
Great news for all adventurer characters! New additional skills will have 150% damage on monsters. Are you asking what the skills are?

1. Skill Name: Weakening the Stump (Quest Name: Stump’s Weakness)
2. Skill Name: Weakening the Slime (Quest Name: Slime’s Weakness)
3. Skill Name: Weakening the Pig (Quest Name: Pig’s Weakness)

[Existing skills for Adventurer Characters Revised!]
Several skills effect of Adventurers’ skill has been revised to match the distinctive requirement of the different levels.

Each skill effect will be different by Level 10, 15, 20 and 25. Let’s take a look at the list of skills that will be revised accordingly.

1. Warrior : Power Strike & Slash Blast
2. Magician : Magic Claw
3. Bowman : Arrow Blow & Double Shot
4. Thief : Double Stab & Lucky Seven
5. Pirate : Straight, Somersault Kick & Double Fire

[Improved stats for Beginners’ Items]
Hoping to have higher damage when you were a beginner in MapleStory? Now your wish has come true! After the v0.86 patch, all beginners’ weapons will have improved stats to provide you for the competitive world. Train hard and you will be able to upgrade your armors and weapons in no time!
1. Beginner Warrior’s sword
2. Beginner Thief’s short sword
3. Beginner Magician’s wand
4. Beginner Bowman’s bow
5. Beginner Thief Wrist Guard
6. Beginner Pirate’s Knuckle
7. Beginner Pirate’s Gun

[Boss Balrog Channels Revised!]
1. For Easy Balrog Expedition Squad (from level 50 – 70, maximum 6 users), you have to select all other channels except channel 4 and channel 9 for the Quest.
2. For Normal Balrog Expedition Squad (from level 71 and above, maximum 6 users), you have to select channel 4 and channel 9 for the Quest.

[New Training Center & Quest for Beginner Adventurers]

(Training Center)
1. Training Center for Beginner Warrior
2. Training Center for Beginner Magician
3. Training Center for Beginner Thief
4. Training Center for Beginner Bowman
5. Training Center for Beginner Pirate

(Quests)
1. Regaining Confidence
2. Using Power Strike (Depending on your Class)
3. Using Magic Claw (Depending on your Class)
4. Using Arrow Blow (Depending on your Class)
5. Using Double Stab (Depending on your Class)
6. Using Straight (Depending on your Class)
7. Using Lucky Seven (Depending on your Class)
8. Using Double Fire (Depending on your Class)

Want to know how you can play around with your Cash Shop EXP Coupon?

- There will be 3X EXP coupons and 2X EXP coupons on sale. – Furthermore, we have our School Break 2X EXP Event coming too.

Here is what you need to know.

For all Worlds except Izar:
2X EXP Event + 2X EXP Coupon = 4X EXP
2X EXP Event + 3X EXP Coupon = 4X EXP [Take Note!]
2X EXP Event + 3X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol+ Family EXP Buff = 2X EXP Event + 2X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol [Take Note!]
(2X EXP Event will not be stackable with Family EXP Buff)

For Izar World:
2X EXP Event (Izar World) + 2X EXP Event = 4X EXP
2X EXP Event (Either Izar World 2X EXP Event or 2X EXP Event) + 2X EXP Coupon + 3X EXP Coupon = 4X EXP[Take Note!]
2X EXP Event (Either Izar World 2X EXP Event or 2X EXP Event) + 3X EXP Coupon = 4X EXP [Take Note!]
(3X EXP Coupon will function as 2X EXP Coupon only during 2X EXP Event)
2X EXP Event (Either Izar World 2X EXP Event or 2X EXP Event) + 3X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol+ Family EXP Buff = 2X EXP Event + 2X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol [Take Note!]
(2X EXP Event will not be stackable with Family EXP Buff)
2X EXP Event (Izar World) + 2X EXP Event + 2X EXP Coupon = 6X EXP
2X EXP Event (Izar World) + 2X EXP Event + 3X EXP Coupon = 6X EXP
2X EXP Event (Izar World) + 2X EXP Event + 2X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol = 6X EXP+ Holy Symbol
2X EXP Event (Izar World) + 2X EXP Event + 3X EXP Coupon + Holy Symbol = 6X EXP + Holy Symbol

Note: Izar 24 Hours 2X EXP Event is available from 18th Nov ~ 9th Dec 2009.

3.Top Aran Class Event (From 18th Nov to 9th Dec 2009)
Besides having the chance to participate in our ‘Win a Trip to Korea’, we are organizing another in-game event for avid heroes to participate.

With the official launch of Aran on 18th Nov 2009, the challenge of the Top Aran Class Character in each server will begin.

The Top Resurrected Hero, Aran will be selected based on the Level and EXP achieved on 8th Dec 2009 2359hrs (+8 GMT).

In the event that there are several characters with the same highest level, the chosen winner will be the hero who achieved the highest level at the fastest time.