Registration and Beginning
Want to learn the secrets of Maplestory? Need to know how to start this game up? Keep reading then!
Game Registration
If you are completely new to MapleStory, please continue reading. If you are not and still want to learn more about the game and the Beginner class, skip to "The Dice Roll" section.
Signing up for the game is simple. Go to the Maple Global Website and click the "NX Passport Sign Up" button located on the left side of the website.
Once you click the link, you will be taken to a page and asked for your birthday. Make sure to insert your CORRECT birthday because you will need it later to verify your account for multiple reasons (lost password, deleting unwanted characters, etc.). Also, please be sure that you are over the age of 13, if you are not over 13, you are legally unable to play Maplestory.
On the next page, be sure you read the ToS and other agreements carefully. If you do not read this carefully and in the future you break one of those rules or agreements, you can lose your maplestory account, so please be sure you read and agree.
The next page is the most important step in your registration. You will insert your account name, password, email address, and security questions. Make sure you either know this information by heart or have it written down and in a safe place. You should NEVER give this information to anyone. This means ANYONE, including the administrators of Maplestory, because if they have your password already, why do they need it? Giving this information to other people will give them the ability to steal your account and change your information. If you do decide to give your information to a friend or family member, remember to be careful and that they can be trusted.
When you're finished, press Next.
Make sure all the information on this page is correct also. You will be asked for your full name, gender, birthday(make sure it's the same one as before...),state, postal code (that's your zip code), and ethnicity. Ensure that these are also correct as if you win an event they might want to mail it to you. The last one isn't that important, but gender will determine how your character will look and what objects they can use and wear from then on.
I suggest only checking the last two boxes on this form, but if you want, you can check the top one as well.
Now press finish.
You will now get a Congratulations message. Check your email and follow the instructions sent to you and you will be officially registered.
Now it is time to download the game.
Downloading The Game
The game download is located at the Maplestory website. To download, click the "Game Download Free To Play" located below the login button.
After clicking on the download tab, you will end up at a page where you can choose to either download the entire file (.exe), or in parts (.rar). It is strongly suggested to click the Download .EXE button, but those with slower connections can download the game in parts, too. Based on your connection, this should take 20 minutes to a few hours. Please be patient. Also, if you do download Maplestory in one whole file and it is corrupted, you can try the parts instead.
- Be sure to save the file to a place you can easily find it. The Desktop or My Documents are two of the best locations
Now that the file is downloaded, double click it and follow the instructions to install. This process should take 5-15 minutes. Once you've fully installed the game, double click the icon and you're in!
Logging In and PIN Numbers
Logging in is relatively simple. Once the loading screens have gone away, you will see an area for your username and password. These are the ones you used while you were registering. You will need to know them everytime you log in, so make sure you have them written down or memorized.
Once you have logged in, you will be asked to choose your PIN number. This number is VERY IMPORTANT. DO NOT LOSE THIS NUMBER. Losing this number has become the main reason people are losing their accounts. If you forget this number, you will not be able to log in. If you do, there is a chance that you can get it back by emailing the Maplestory support team. Please write this down and keep it in a place you will not lose (preferably alongside your username and password).
Choosing Your Server
There are seven servers in Maplestory. One, named Tespia, was available to Beta Test accounts only, so we will not be talking about it. The six main servers are called Scania, Bera, Broa, Windia, Khaini and Bellocan.
Scania
Scania is the oldest and most populated of the servers. This means it is both crowded and social which can be both good and bad depending on how you wish to play. If you want to experience a busy city feeling, choose Scania.
Bera
Bera was the second of the six servers to come along and used to be a quiet, unovercrowded server. However, Bera is beginning to experience an issue of overcrowding, becoming very busy on weekends.
Broa
Broa came out shortly after Bera. It's population is slightly less than Bera, making it easier to train alone and away from the crowd when you wish. However, it has enough people to allow you to trade and meet people in Channel 1.
Windia
Windia is the third-newest server, having a smaller population than Broa and Bera. It does however currently have a larger population than Khaini.
Khaini
Khaini, the second newest of the six servers is very quiet, even in the weekends, making solo-training easier. Khaini is expected to have a population similar to that of Windia.
Bellocan
Bellocan, the newest of the six servers and is filled newcomers, hoping to get a prize from Wizet from an event.
Each server contains the exact same world and same locations. The only difference is population, economics and the players there.
Once you create a character in one server, that one character can only play there. You cannot have a character move from Scania to Broa, or Windia to Bera, and so on, but you can create up to three unique characters per server. That means you can have a total of eighteen different characters in the game.
Entering the Game
To enter the game, you double click the server you wish to play in (Bellocan, Khaini, Windia, Broa, Bera, or Scania). There you will be given the choice to choose a channel (or CH.). Don't fret because after you choose a channel, you can freely travel between any channel of your choice later on. Choosing a channel doesn't determine where you HAVE to play, only where you start out playing. To choose the channel either double click it or click it once and then click "Go to the Selected World". Channel 1 is mostly used for selling/buying things, so this channel is always the most crowded. It's easier to level up if you go on a channel that has the least people on it. That way, people can't hog the monsters because they won't be there.
Creating your Character
Now that you are in the server and channel of your choice, you get to make your very first character! Double click the "Create a Character" button.
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Once in the character creation screen, play around with the options and make a character you like. There isn't that large of a selection, but later on you will get items and equipment so you can customize how you look even more. With the new addition of the Cash Shop, you can even change your hair and skin color. Remember, you can make only three characters per world.
Now that your character looks the way you want him/her to, it's now time to choose your name. I suggest one unique and creative. Names like "Samantha41561" aren't unique. After you have your name, click the button that says "Check". If the name is available, you're almost ready, but DO NOT click the "Okay" button yet, there's more.
The Dice Roll
The Dice Roll is one of the least-liked parts of the game. Perfectionists can spend up to 45 minutes rolling the random number generator.
Every job type has a unique set of skills.
Magicians use Intelligence and Luck (Int and Luk).
Warriors use Strength and Dexterity (Str and Dex).
Thieves use Dexterity and Luck (Dex and Luk).
Bowmen use Strength and Dexterity (Str and Dex).
Depending on which job class you wish to join, you will want to have as many points as possible in the two main skills. Adding points to the other skills is pointless and can cause your character to be weaker than it could be.
Rolling for Magicians:
To get a high level of Luck and Intelligence, it is important to have a low level of Strength and Dexterity. You should roll until your stats look similar to this:
STR: 4/5 DEX: 4/5 INT: X LUK: X
The X can be any number as long as strength and dexterity are 4 or 5 each. I suggest 4 for both STR and DEX because in the higher levels, every single point is important. However, aiming for a 4/4/X/X can take a very long time and makes the game lose its appeal.
Rolling for Warriors:
To get a high level of Strength and Dexterity, it is important to have a low level of Intelligence and Luck. You should roll until your stats look similar to this:
STR: X DEX: X INT: 4/5 LUK: 4/5
The X can be any number as long as intelligence and luck are 4 or 5 each. I suggest 4 for both INT and LUK because in the higher levels, every single point is important. However, aiming for a X/X/4/4 can take a very long time and makes the game lose its appeal.
Rolling for Thieves:
To get a high level of Dexterity and Luck, it is important to have a low level of Strength and Intelligence. You should roll until your stats look similar to this:
STR: 4/5 DEX: X INT: 4/5 LUK: X
The X can be any number as long as strength and intelligence are 4 or 5 each.I suggest 4 for both STR and INT because in the higher levels, every single point is important.
However, aiming for a 4/X/4/X can take a very long time and makes the game lose its appeal.
Rolling for Bowmen:
To get a high level of Strength and Dexterity, it is important to have a low level of Intelligence and Luck. You should roll until your stats look similar to this:
STR: X DEX: X INT: 4/5 LUK: 4/5
The X can be any number as long as intelligence and luck are 4 or 5 each. I suggest 4 for both INT and LUK because in the higher levels, every single point is important. However, aiming for a X/X/4/4 can take a very long time and makes the game lose its appeal.
Remember, each point is vital throughout the game. It may seem like 1 or 2 points now, but later on you'll realize how important it was you took your time.
Once you have achieved the dice roll of your choice, you can now press the "Okay" button.
Conclusion
There you have it! You have created your character and are free to roam the Maplestory World. This is now the end of the registration and beginning process of Maplestory. However, there is much more to this game. For more information on starting your character, consult the Beginner article.