Incoming Masteria Update?
A couple of days ago, KThxBaiNao posted a contest on the forums with two intriguing images, asking us to create a story. He said these two images are from a future patch.
http://i.imgur.com/n2moRip.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/auYxs9F.jpg
Interesting choices for images, right? I thought to myself, the second one looks kind of like it would fit in Masteria? But I took that with a bucket of salt, because Nexon has long ignored Masteria and it has never received a proper, well-deserving update in about 7 years.
I posted my thought on Southperry. Some agree that it might be Masteria, some were intrigued by the images. Some suggested it might be a part of Heaven Empire, part of Dawnveil/Commerci. I admittedly am not aware of much of the Dawnveil story/continent so I don't have any input there.
Then, a couple of days later. KThxBaiNao posted the following image on Facebook:
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12745428_10153961838054520_7572127827503290954_n.png?oh=a22954ff4bfa29e1abf09706dd9b0f0e&oe=5750F934
Obviously, he modified it to cover up any potential spoilers of upcoming content. But as much as I love Masteria, I don't really have a full grasp on the story. I was intrigued, and this seemed to be like this content was actually going to be decent.
Then, earlier today, KThxBaiNao posted another image on Facebook:
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/12771491_10153971510954520_2995185019352742692_o.jpg
The text he included with was in regards to the new banning policy changes, which is unrelated to the image. But the image is interesting nonetheless.
xparasite pointed out that the blonde guy is NPC Lukan in Crimsonwood Keep and suggested that this is a younger version of him, going back in time in Olde Sappe Village (which is the village that disappeared 1000 years before the Masteria continent resurfaced and NLC appeared).
During the JQ stream on Twitch today, KThxBaiNao had this image up in the beginning of the stream:
http://i.imgur.com/HL4SIj0.jpg
Behind our lovely CM, doesn't that look like something with castle walls is underwater (look slightly to the right)?
At the end of the stream, this image was put up:
http://i.imgur.com/2iIhgwT.jpg
Three of the characters have a symbol on their head. If you take a look at the previous artwork, you would also notice that the other characters also have a mark (or none).
By the way, this is the same image in the thumbnail for the new Maple Minutes Ep. 2.
What do you think all leads to? It's expected that Nexon will post their update spotlight on Wednesday (they usually post these a week before a patch). All events end for this patch by Mar. 9.
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That red guy is Crimsonheart..called it.
Congrats, there's a masteria update.
@baroo: " I just hope nexon doesn't find a way to mess this up"
I don't even know how to respond to that. Come on baroo buddy, you've been here for the long haul. You know how things go down.
@sadvirgin: Yea, those two are definitely the same character as child and adult.
Whatever this is all about, it looks like it's going to be played out in a very plot-heavy fashion, which is great. More world-building is exactly what the Masteria region needs.
I just hope Nexon doesn't find a way to mess this up. =/
Oddly enough, I had a brief exchange with someone in another thread on how Masteria needs an update about a week ago and then all of this shows up. XD
So the kid next to the mom has the same mark as the big baddie. Similar clothes too.
http://i.imgur.com/2iIhgwT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/n2moRip.jpg
Female confirmed?
I would love a meaningful expansion to Masteria.
this is some good speculation, i hope we get some good unique content for once instead of the norm copy pate, damn it really though all i want is an nx transfer event
Hope it's a combination of cool new Masteria content and the Zipangu revamp that JMS got a while back. That dude with the Crown symbol on his forehead seems really important, he's in 3 of the pictures.
@kaneki: nu, that's nexon. Im just the secretary.
@highqualityz: are you Satan
@distantsky.....
http://orangemushroom.net/2015/09/17/kmst-ver-1-2-020-more-skill-changes-boss-reward-changes/
*you get to choose ONE equip from each boss after trading in emblems that you receive from killing said bosses.
taking assumptions, the prices of CRA equipment should skyrocket; lest nexon makes them all untradable, but who knows.
i'm too lazy to check kms for that.
@highqualityz: What is this I'm hearing?
Does anyone know if the next patch will be the one that makes Cra bosses not drop the equips anymore?
when u remove the hair of the lady in the first link she looks like voldemort
@below ayyy no more black star pot inflation