Why I like my class.
*Note* This thread is not saying one class is better than the other. Rather, I think the classes I play are the best in the game because I enjoy playing them! I am speaking out for those who ENJOY THEIR CLASS AND PROUD OF IT!
I own a level 139 NL. I also own a levl 161 BISHOP. And ya, I have played other classes up to at least level 70 and in the end, they are mules. These two classes are probably the most criticized about being wrecked or less improved after Big Bang. These criticisms will forever continue... who cares? =p
The Journey Begins:
My bishop is the first ever character I have ever made. I actually made one before with 3x STR, but after level 2x, I learned that I did not need STR so I made another cleric! I honestly did not know what I was getting into when I made my cleric. My buddy was a fire/poison mage and told me clerics are wanted because they are the best supporting class. It interested me enough to continue my cleric. I was very well addicted after third job, and even more motivated when 4th jobs were introduced!
Why I like playing a Cleric:
I really like the fact that I only have to focus on one type of pot, and I RARELY die. Losing that 5% is the most devastating feeling in the world of maple! I love the fact that I have Holy symbol, leveling would not have been the same without it. Finding a training partner was never difficult, and sharing a map was never a problem. Sure, the attacker would get more exp than me per kill, but I would train at higher level monsters than other classes that are at my level. My training parter would be a few higher levels than me and would kill very efficiently. Therefore, I am training at the same pace as any other class, if not, faster. I like the fact that I have tele, clerics are very mobile and fast!
Then I evolved into a bishop... Training is faster than ever. I would dominate and take over maps with genesis. I do not leech the most exp at bosses, but a bishop's roll is not an attacker at bosses. They are supporters and will not gain much exp from bosses. A true bishop needs to learn that and stop complaining about damage and exp from bosses. If a bishop wants to level, training is the thing to do! Only attacking classes would boss for exp, not a bishop. We are the fastest trainers with the spamming of genesis and holy symbol! So for bishops to complain about exp from bosses makes no sense in my mind...
Bishop after BB:
Bishops will still be an efficient trainer. As a supporter at bosses, Bishops will also be more of a help offensively! WE can solo PAP a lot faster! Because we got stronger! Maybe the cool down of genesis will slow down our training... but training will be faster than EVER due to the exp curve change. This is a balance patch... bishops were not leveling at the pace of other classes. I see this as a good thing, because spamming genesis is no fun. I have high hopes for good changes and I will continue to enjoy my bishop after BIG BANG!
Why I made an NL:
Honestly, what attracted me first was FLASH JUMP! And I wanted a strong bossing class. NLs contribute a lot of damage to bosses and are very mobile. I like the fact that I can drain. I have mastered the technique, because I can train for hours (newties/hime/skele) using less than 50 hp pots. NLs have one of the highest avoid and are very strong. We have a skill that makes our stars last more than needed, we have a skill thats almost like HEAL, we have a skill that makes us do almost twice the amount of damage, we have a skill that lets us jump through maps in seconds, we throw stars at range and when BF comes closer, we have a skill to hide ourselves to avoid the touch damage. As if we do not have enough avoid, we have a skill to give us even more AVOID! So what if another class learns a few things my NL knows? How will that effect my game play? If you believe that other class is more enjoyable, then make one yourself. Don't complain because that creates stereotypes about NL's. It makes us look weak and as if we don't like ourselves... ultimately i find that disrespectful. Because the majority of true NLs will LIVE!
IN CONCLUSION, these are my favorite classes and this is my Maple Story. I AM EXTREMELY EXCITED FOR BISHOPS AND NIGHT LORDS EVERYWHERE WHEN BIG BANG ARRIVES! Thanks for reading & happy mapleing=)
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I made an assassin because I love Ninja's and stuff. When I started MS one year ago I had no idea that an assassin would eventually turn into a NightLord. And That this 'NightLord' would have one of the highest DPS in game. I only cared about the fact I could be an assassin and throw stars and kill fast =) Over the year I've had some moments I was dissappointed in my assassin - which is now a Hermit. I had too much dex... I felt inferior to my friends. But I picked it up again after 75, despite being stripped by a hacker. And now I'm level 85 and I'm very happy I continued. Even though I'm less good than for example my guildies, I do not care I'll continue playing MY hermit, still play it after BigBang, and then turn it in a NightLord eventually! GO MY HERMIT!
During the time I got bored of my Hermit, I made this brawler. I didn't know brawlers were a pure mobbing class. I only knew they use punches and kicks to fight. And boy do they hit hard. Made a Brawler, few months later, I'm a Marauder. I LOVE my marauder! I might not have all these epic expensive items, I might not have good equipment, my range might be lower than others, but again, I DON'T CARE about that at all! I just like BEATING THE HELL OUT OF JESTERS MHAHAHAHAH. I WILL make this marauder into a Buccaneer ^^ FOR THE DRAGONS!
Because fast paced gaming isn't my style; charge times and cooldown for insanely powerful attacks are the way to go. In generaly I just like the fact that it's more like a traditional MMORPG character. Also because I can freeze, puppet, and do close to the damage cap on my last hit of piercing.
a lot of people say that i suk (u know what) cause im a i/l. they're like "ur damage suks, no one wants u for boss runs, blah blah blah." but u know id dont give a dam about my crappy damage. any wayy i i/ls r awesome cause they freeze :]
At first, I kept making thieves (sin, dit). But then one day I decided that I had to focus on one character (mostly train it). On that day some 3 years ago, I created my main you see in my BasilID. Funded him with everything I had (basically, just enough to last till ~50 before I started accumulating meso slowly), and CPQed to 50 in 5 days (3 years ago, harder than these days). And I've been playing him ever since.
And the funny thing is I made him just for the orbs of Combo Attack, as well as the Crusader's Finishers (coma/panic look insane). But with the introduction of 4th job, Crusaders were suddenly a favoured class (before it was DKs for their insane training speed in 3rd job). Even with all the new classes that have been released with 2X my training speed, I continue to train my sader. Hopefully I will get more motivation when Big Bang comes around and I get Brandish <----WOOOOOOOOOO
[quote=Brinocerous]There isn't too much of a logical reason I like being a Warrior, to be quite frank. The reason I made one in the first place (and pretty much keep making them every time I come back) is because I always make melee classes in RPG's (their high health isn't too bad of a reason either though). Though...playing a fighter, being different from my friends (though they were spearmen and pages) only made me more proud to be a fighter, with the party support role possible, but solo friendly nature.
My first foray into the fighter world was with my favorite character, BobTheNinja. While the name wasn't too original, nor relevant to me, I just like the way it rolls off the tongue. I spent a good while getting him up to level 90, practically beginning at around ver. 0.20~, before the "wretched Nexon" took over Wizet. His career ended though when I had lent him to a friend for use, and he basically got Bob permanently banned, and his wife now a widow.
I have now created his spiritual successor, EpicBri, in hopes that not only will this character be better, but to make up for the past and truly become "epic". Also, swinging swords really hard into things seems somewhat satisfying in comparison to waving a wand, shooting an arrow, or throwing a piddly star (not trying to make fun of other classes).[/quote]
Your passion steps right onto my toes! That's the type of players we need more of in this world of MAPLE STORY.
[quote=phantom89]the only reason I made a lousy bish is because of the genesis. without it, bish is not even worth it. Might as well make another bossing class.[/quote]
well someones quittin after big bang o_0
[quote=RaveInferno]First character was my current Ranger, and before 4th job, people didn't say "What job can I make for the most damage?" and make an archer, haha. I just read the class summaries and thought archers sounded pretty neat. Big colorful skills (Arrow Rain, Bomb), flashy (Inferno, Bird summons!), and they have the best looking armor in the game (Kismets, Linnexes, Arzunas, even all of our hats rock, go look!). That, and bows can get all intricate and sexy looking. He's on hiatus until post-BB, my Ranger is going to kick butt. =]
Then pirates were released, and everybody wanted to make a buccaneer. I made myself a 'Slinger though, and just 3rd class'd last week. Couldn't be happier. My 'Slinger reminds me of my Ranger a lot, but it also has the mobility that he didn't. I get to summon octopi and (more!) birds, and ride in a battleship. That, and I like the looks of their gear too. @Cronsky: Working on it. =D
Archer Pride! Sexist class in the game.[/quote]
Very inspiring story!
[quote=PwnedUrMom]Wait, What happens to NL's?[/quote]
There are one or two people out there beefing at the fact that Shadowers will obtain flash jump and shadow partner after BB... "Taking the NL's Thunder." - If you enjoy NL, why would this get to you?
I really enjoyed my cleric initially because I could help people out in parties =] . Once I got to bishop the genesis was nice, but after a while I got tired of all the support skills (especially HS), EVERYONE would ask me to help them train. So annoying >_<.
But yeah, I'm working on my paladin now, heaven's hammer and the elemental charges are really fun to play around with
[quote=cronsky]Buccanneers. In my opinion, and many others, the most funnest class due to awsome moves, high damage, and a massive range of different skills. Oh and super saiyan.[/quote]
Thats the passion! People picking classes to play that they enjoy, not because they think it is "better than others" (damage wise)-_-