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Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.

MTD Khaini (Animus) ~ Moonlapse, Leader of MTD Khaini

There will be a smega recruiting drive this week! Get ready to greet some new members!
Anyone interested in making a guild video? Talk to me if you have fraps or other recording software!
We are always expanding and looking for new members! apply here if you are interested in joining us!

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is back in effect as of today. You all may go back to your studies now, but don't forget to be around on the weekends!
The new MTD Report for 2009 is up. Read up and see what we have planned for this year!

That's all folks. Make sure that you check us out here for the latest events and notices from us! Have a good day and a good week.
~ iamflip ~

P.S. Make sure you get everyone to read these posts often. This is one of the few things available to non-MT MTD members to get them aware of all MTD news.

January 5th, 2009

Rule changes
Topic by: Stephen

Hello all. Please be sure to read the updated rules as several rules have been changed.

Here's an abridged version of the rule changes:

You can now mask swear words with stars (*)
The COPPA registration terms are now removed as we are not a commercial website
Backseat moderator rule removed

Also a change to a hidden rule..

We will no longer close any topics that are old. The only reason why we'll close an old topic is if the question has been answered or if the asker is no longer seeking an answer. For example, screenshot comments, video comments, general topic comments will no longer result in topics closed.

Enjoy!
Stephen

January 4th, 2009

[Report]Screw Rushing
Topic by: California Roll

Lately, there has been a large wave of new hackers. They hack the Sleepywood Jump Quest to get screws. You can prove it to yourself, go on any server in Global MapleStory, go to Sleepywood, and you'll see beginners blinking in and out next to the statue. They are the hackers.

Bodom and I have done some interviews on this subject, asking people what they think of the hack, if it will affect the economy, and if they have actually used the hack themselves. Here are the results:

7 out of 12 Maplers have heard of this hack. Almost all of the six replied with, "Screws aren't worth much in the first place" or "Probably", though one or two of them did have a straight no or yes. When they gave their opinions, most of them said that they didn't care. However, none of them had actually used the hack, though there was one person who seemed outraged that I had asked him the question. Could he be a hacker?

In conclusion, I have come to believe that many Maplers simply don't care.

Thanks to Gankpot, sama0ske, BeautyMicky, IStealMes0s, ILetLtBurn, Ashieefais, Yoshiska, Heejo, and the four anonymous people who gave their valuable opinions on this matter.

January 4th, 2009

Ore Rushing - The Bad And The Ugly
Topic by: Bellatrixa

So, I heard this discussed on a gMS forum and wondered what it was. I like to keep up to date with what hacks are going to be dragged over to eMS to prepare ourselves. The guild hack being a noticeable example which had many guild leaders in Kradia terrified that they would lose their guilds and members. I know a lot of big guilds remade on guild mules to try and prepare for the worst. Naturally we were all incredibly cautious and watched various forums carefully to see if it would be released. Thankfully, it wasn't and eMS remained safe.

With ore rushing, I assumed that this was a gMS only problem as eMS dosn't have the NPC Chat button. So I kind of dismissed any interest in the subject. Until I did a bit of research and saw that hackers are planning to bring it to eMS by .wz editing. Should any eMS GMs be reading this, I hope they take notice and prepare for this, especially with how weak eMS's version of Gameguard is right now which has seen a general increase in hackers.

"So what is ore rushing and why is it so bad?"

Well, quite simply ore rushing is something hackers do when they abuse repeat JQs. Most commonly abused is the John's Pink Flower Basket (Level 15) as it can be done so early as well as making multiple mules easily to farm this quest all day.

"So what? All they get is random ores. Big deal."

Wrong. Not only are people ore rushing, but also moving onto the Lv 30 quest too. With ores, they can be NPCed easily and for a relatively large sum compared to normal etc drops. Lowest NPC price for an ore is 100 mesos. Others refine into plates and NPC or merchant for maximum profit. So basically, this is a new way or earning illegitimate mesos. It may seem like a pittance to begin with, but when you think of how small the Lv 15 JQ is, how quickly they do it, and how many times they could do it in even an hour, the amount is quite considerable. In my research on this, I found a screenshot of a 6x character who had been ore rushing the Lv 60 JQ. He had 600 Black Crystal Ore, 900 Diamond Ore and 900 Gold Ore visible in his inventory. In one hour. Now, while this may seem a fine and dandy way to earn mesos, it is not. Not only is it illegal as it requires .wz editing, but there are also economical implications.

"But I thought everyone could get rich from this because my friends did it..."

Again, wrong. Think about it like this; the more people merching plates in the FM, the more prices will devalue as they're not as rare anymore. Simple economy. So no, chances are you won't be making those 1337 millions that your hacker buddies did when this first came out. This also leads to another reason for it being wrong: deflation of legitimate plates that were not obtained by this method. In the long term, the market will also suffer from an excess of plates which no one has any use for as let's face it, how many people do synthesise these days? Certain plates and jewels would sell well as they're required for quests, but for the most part the market will be clogged up with ores and plates that no one actually needs or wants.

From an eMS market point of view, we've already been hit hard with the "accidental" addition of GM scrolls in the New Year's Sack drops. Already 15/25 int earrings are becoming increasingly common, annoying those who don't have the mesos to buy the scrolls, as well as those who thought that they could make mesos by selling the scrolls and people who found their godly earrings aren't all that godly anymore. Along with the meso buyers and pigmy addicts, eMS has an already destroyed economy. Something like this could be the final straw to break the market completely.

So really, ore rushing is a waste of time for everyone. The sooner this gets patched, the better for the market and the economy of Maplestory.

~ Bellatrixa

January 4th, 2009

New Contest: Wiki contribution
Topic by: Stephen

Congratulations iBev for winning the "Joke's on us" contest. Simply send me a PM to me to claim your prize.

Our next contest is for all those MapleWiki contributors out there. The person who contributes the most on MapleWiki will win this month's prize.

For those who do not know what MapleWiki is, it is a website that anyone can contribute information about MapleStory to. If there's something missing or something you'd like to add, you can do so! The wiki contains many guides as well as general information for your personal use.

Visit the MapleWiki today!

To be a player in this event, simply contribute in the wiki.

Prize: MapleStory iTCG starter pack or $10 USD paypal

Note: USA Residents only for MapleStory iTCG

January 3rd, 2009

Welcome to the new year!
Topic by: iamflip

Hello ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. 2008 was indeed one very crazy, exciting, and often nervous year. Who knows what the new year has in store for us? Might be even better...

On behalf of all branches of the MapleTip Dynasty Guild and on behalf of MapleTip Staff and Moderators (including our new VMs and bloggers), we all would like to wish you a Wonderful and Happy New Year.

~ iamflip ~

P.S. Out of curiosity, have any New Year resolutions made?

January 1st, 2009

Welcome!
Topic by: Stephen

I'd like to welcome our new bloggers and video managers!

Please congratulate the following:

Video Managers
Hentai
Canorous
Cake

Bloggers
Melonpops
California Roll
Bodom
Bellatrixa

If you didn't make it to the list -- don't worry. We're just testing the program first and then we'll get you!

December 30th, 2008

MTD Mondays - 12/29/08
Topic by: iamflip

Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Broa ~ Baron K. Roolenstein, Leader of MTD Broa

Congratulations to Terkla on 4th job!
MTD Broa is beginning to fall into a state of inactivity again. If activity does not increase by next Monday, I will place an activity policy similar to the one being placed on MTD Khaini (Animus).
As always, MTD Broa needs more members! If you want to join, post an application here on Mapletip or contact CaptDead in-game.

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

We have a list full of patch / Winter events for you! Come check them out here!
Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.

MTD Khaini (Animus) ~ Moonlapse, Leader of MTD Khaini

Congratulations to KatiaCakes on reaching level 110!!
Anyone interested in making a guild video? Talk to me if you have fraps or other recording software!
A new activity policy is now in effect. From now on members with the rank of "guildie" that are absent for longer than a week be expelled withought notice. Guild members with a rank of "MTguildie" or higher will be expelled if the are inactive for longer than a month.
We are always expanding and looking for new members! apply here if you are interested in joining us!

MTD Kradia (Europe) ~ Bellatrixa, Leader of MTD Kradia

Congratulations to Aariella on hitting the big 100! May levels of boredom until Aqua await.
We're still looking for Chief Bandits, Hermits and Rangers/Snipers for gPQ and for training parties.
The KFT race went well, grats to Seoulpi on winning!
A new guild event is planned for January 10th 2009. Details to follow shortly.
Congratulations to the many who got 3rd job over the Christmas period including YouPick, uchihax and iRancid.
All guild members currently have a week to prepare footage for the guild video as Cake and I will start work on this on the 5th January. So make the most of the holidays to record yourselves. If you require Fraps, contact us via Maple, MSN or PM.
We now have enough power to take on Latanica. Equip drops will be dished out to guildies who need them. Any not needed will be either sold on the guild mule or stored for future use. If you are inviting people from other guilds onto our runs, please make sure they are aware of this.
Next week will see a real push towards gPQ and working our way up the ranks. ALL guild members can be useful in gPQ, so don't feel you have to sit out because you're too low-levelled/useless class.

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is temporarily suspended, so everyone is expected to be active almost every day! Those that might be inactive this holiday season for legit reasons must post here ASAP.
The results for the MTD-sponsored Holiday Wallpaper Contest '08 is up! Come check out the talent and download this year's set of wallpapers today!

That's all folks. Make sure that you check us out here for the latest events and notices from us, and from all of us here in the MapleTip Dynasty Guild... Happy New Year!
~ iamflip ~

P.S. Make sure you get everyone to read these posts often. This is one of the few things available to non-MT MTD members to get them aware of all MTD news.

December 29th, 2008

MTD Mondays - 12/22/08
Topic by: iamflip

Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Broa ~ Baron K. Roolenstein, Leader of MTD Broa

Congratulations to acwwman on winning the contest announced in last week's blog post!

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

We have a list full of patch / Winter events for you! Come check them out here!
Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.

MTD Kradia (Europe) ~ Bellatrixa, Leader of MTD Kradia

Congratulations to Aariella and Cake on becoming Vice Leaders of the guild. Due to the size and activity, I decided it was prudent to have two vice leaders to make sure the guild runs efficiently.
The guild has now been fully expanded to 100 slots. This doesn't mean we are going to fill them all right away, but now guild funds can be diverted to events and soforth.
We are still looking for Chief Bandits and Dragon Knights for the guild to assist us in taking on Ergoth. We're currently ranked 31st in Kradia. Let's gogogo!
Congratulations to SeikaTenshi on guessing Eagle's Christmas Surprise!
Our next guild event is a special race. Click here for details!
Due to PC problems, sadly Cake has lost all Fraps footage for the guild video. Please contact him if you have any that we can use or if you wish to be filmed.
Congratulations to Teishen on 70 and DKness! <3
Please be reminded that while the current 2x events are awesome superfun, I do not wish to see MTD dishonoured with smegas regarding the guild and KSing. If someone enters your map, then ask them to party (if it's a shareable map) or leave. If they refuse, then you are within your rights to KS them. If they still refuse to leave, then simply go elsewhere to train. There is no need to camp at Singapore. Most of us oldies didn't have Singapore etc last year. If you have any doubts on alternative training spots, please ask in guild chat. If you have disputes with someone in your map, please inform myself or a Jr who will try to contact the leader of the guild they're in (if known).
As this is the last blog post before Christmas, happy holidays to all!

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is temporarily suspended, so everyone is expected to be active almost every day! Those that might be inactive this holiday season for legit reasons must post here ASAP.
The results for the MTD-sponsored Holiday Wallpaper Contest '08 is up! Come check out the talent and download this year's set of wallpapers today!

That's all folks. Make sure that you check us out here for the latest events and notices from us, and from all of us here in the MapleTip Dynasty Guild... Happy Holidays!
~ iamflip ~

P.S. Make sure you get everyone to read these posts often. This is one of the few things available to non-MT MTD members to get them aware of all MTD news.

December 22nd, 2008

Staff positions up for grabs
Topic by: Stephen

Hello all!

I would like to announce that the annoying red don't block ad thing has been replaced with a more polite tiny message.

In other news, we're looking for people to help out with the Video database! That's right, we're looking for people who can find and add creative MapleStory based videos into our database. Each week, one video is picked to be the featured video of the week!

Also, we're looking for news reporters. Are you seeking to be a journalist in the future -- a blogger? Look no further and practice what you love to play and what you want to do here! We're looking for people who can report on MapleStory based news.

Finally, we're seeking two event managers. You and another person will work together to come up with events that could be hosted by MapleTip. It could be a forum based game or an in-game event. Whatever the case, you'll get money to pay for the event!

We're looking for the following amounts of people:
2 Volunteer Video Managers
Up to 5 bloggers
2 Event Mangers

To apply follow the format:

Video Managers: Answer the following questions -- How long have you played MapleStory? What do you know about videos? Do you have a youtube account? What would you do with a deep fryer?

Bloggers: Answer the following questions -- Why do you want to be a blogger? How is your English? What versions of MapleStory do you play? Where will you get news from? Will you interview players in-game? What would you do with a potato?

Event Managers: Answer the following questions -- Give me one good event idea. How long have you played MapleStory? Do you have characters in every World? Do you like to play MapleStory? What would you do with a bottle of mustard?

To apply, simply reply to this thread. You must have a MapleTip forum account to apply.

December 22nd, 2008

Anti-adblock
Topic by: Stephen

Some of you may have noticed a red box telling you to unblock MapleTip from adblock. If so, we were wondering what your opinion is on the anti-adblock script implemented.

The ads on MapleTip are necessary to ensure that the site continues to run. Without it, MapleTip would not be able to serve the millions of pages it does.

Guests are welcome to comment

December 20th, 2008

MTD Mondays - 12/15/08
Topic by: iamflip

*headbangs to Christmas Canon Rock*

...ohwoops. *takes off headphones* Sorry, and welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Broa ~ Kaptain K. Rool, Leader of MTD Broa

I am holding a random simple event this week. One random person in guild and is online the same time I am will receive a free level 40 Pirate overall. Event ends next Monday. Note that begging to get the overall will result in disqualification.

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

Finals are done for me, so expect me to be... a tad more active. =P
Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
Congratulations to Kai, Arte, Phenomenal, and Zironn for being our new Jr. Masters. Make us proud you four. :]
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.
When a patch draws near, an event soon follows... Stay tuned!

MTD Kradia (Europe) ~ Bellatrixa, Leader of MTD Kradia

Congratulations to Pergyl (Drychiolaeth/Astrophobia) and Re-y-tard (Mizzlicious) on becoming Jr Masters again!
Also, a big welcome back to Mizzlicious not just to MTD but to eMS. We missed you <3
gPQ is going well although we are stil painfully short of CBs. We're getting the average run down to 45 mins left to kill Ergoth. We have been offered a couple of CBs to "borrow" for bombing. As much as I'm grateful to these friends of mine, I'd like us to have some permanent bombers.
Guild has been expanded to 75 slots total, only 25mil to go until max! With the new patch on Tuesday, the guild mule will be gifted with a store permit to sell some equips/scrolls/etc for guild funding. If you wish to sell via the guild mule, please discuss this with myself as there will be a percentage charge depending on item value which will go to the guild.
While on the topic of gPQ, we're now ranked 33rd! Nice job! Next goal is to pass HellBound. Nothing against them, I just want us over 3k GP.
Keep your eyes open for news soon of some special Christmas guild events which will be announced after tomorrow's patch.
Also, time is running out to guess exactly what Eagle is going on about to win his special surprise event. View the Kradia Talk-Show thread for more details!
For all MTD Kradia members past and present, I'm on the lookout for screenshots past and present for our screenshot thread.
We are still on the lookout for footage for the guild video, so please contact FishTard (Cake) in Maple (or by PM). You can also email/MSN him on pervertedness.on.toast@hotmail.com. If you don't have Fraps but still wish to be in the video, discuss with him a suitable time for him to film you.

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is currently in effect, but will be suspended this Friday. In addition, those that might be inactive this holiday season for legit reasons must post here ASAP.
In case you didn't know, MapleTip Dynasty is sponsoring this year's MapleTip Holiday Wallpaper Contest. This year's prizes are even better, so come check it out today! The deadline is on this Wednesday, so better hurry before it's too late!

That's all folks. Make sure that you check us out here for the latest events and notices from us, and have a nice day!
~ iamflip ~

P.S. Make sure you get everyone to read these posts often. This is one of the few things available to non-MT MTD members to get them aware of all MTD news.

December 15th, 2008

MTD Mondays - 12/08/08
Topic by: iamflip

Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

I'll be almost inactive this week due to finals. Expect me to be active again after the following MTD Monday's entry! ;]
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.
Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
New Jr. Masters wanted! Click here for details!

MTD Khaini (Animus) ~ Moonlapse, Leader of MTD Khaini

Nothing going on this week. I need to study for finals, so I will not be on much this week. I recommend that you guys also use this week to get ready for your finals =)
Stay tuned for further MTD updates! I have some awesome things planned for this guild!!

MTD Kradia (Europe) ~ Bellatrixa, Vice Leader of MTD Kradia

Congratulations to nackjeh and TzeRenity on becoming the newest two Jr. Masters.
Keep an eye on the Kradia Talk-Show thread for more clues about Eagle's Christmas surprise!
Welcome to all new members who have joined!
Good work to all who gPQed on Sunday evening. We're now rank 40 (up 8). With increased activity we can gPQ more; remember, there's skill books in it!
Work has started on our guild video, so anyone with Fraps who is willing to help out, or someone with any footage, please contact FishTard (Cake) in-game (or by PM). You can also email/MSN him on pervertedness.on.toast@hotmail.com.
Guild recruitment is still going on and we have just expanded to 70 slots. We're particularly looking for Lv 50+ sins and CBs with Meso Explosion. Normal application rules apply.
Current goal for the guild is to max out our slots to 100 so we can focus on guild events instead of expansion, although we will still be hosting a few events around Christmas.

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is currently in effect, but will be suspended next Friday. In addition, those that might be inactive this holiday season for legit reasons must post here ASAP.
In case you didn't know, MapleTip Dynasty is sponsoring this year's MapleTip Holiday Wallpaper Contest. This year's prizes are even better, so come check it out today! The deadline is on next Wednesday, so better hurry!

They're coming...
Topic by: iamflip

...to KMS in the near future. Here's a teaser movie that appears in-game in KMST.

If you don't see any annotations, click here to view them.

~ iamflip ~

December 7th, 2008

MTD Mondays - 12/01/08
Topic by: iamflip

Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's me, iamflip. Here is your latest news on MTDynasty!

MTD Windia (Consurgo) ~ iamflip, Leader of MTD Windia

Jr. Masters... please talk to me as soon as possible. I want to ensure that all of you are doing your jobs, taking care of those applications.
We are now accepting donations that can be used for future events. If you want to ensure more events to come, donate any worthy equip or money today! All you have to do is send the donation via Duey and PM me as soon as possible for me to pick it up.
There's an event just for you pirates. Click here and check it out! (Note: You don't have much time left. Hurry before the deadline... or nobody gets 10 mil!)
Looking for 6 strong and dedicated people to form a GPQ group. Click here for more details!
New Jr. Masters wanted! Click here for details!

MTD Khaini (Animus) ~ Moonlapse, Leader of MTD Khaini

From now on we will be GPQing every thursday!
I really need to expand this guild! Please donate if you have any spare change!

MTD Kradia (Europe) ~ Bellatrixa, Vice Leader of MTD Kradia

Firstly, welcome back to Bellatrixa who has now sorted out her internet problems and has returned... WITH A CLERIC! You can now contact her on Hollis.
A clean up of the guild has been completed. All inactive/non-talking members have been kicked. If you are one of these members and wish to rejoin, please PM Bellatrixa with your reasons for wanting to rejoin. Note, you will be on a month probation on rejoining during which time your activity will be monitored. If you fail to reach the desired standards, then you may well be kicked again. A chatty guild is a happy guild!
We are still desperately gPQing. I notice this has been slacking of late so I wish to make gPQ compulsory every weekend. Please PM/whisper me with suitable times for you. Obviously the most popular times will be picked. If you can't make these and still wish to gPQ, give alternate times and we can set up gPQ during the week too provided enough people wish to participate.
Congratulations to TzeRenity on Lv 70 and Priest! Also to Aariella on Lv 90; you're going to love Bains for the rest of eternity.
With zPQ now out, we are hoping to get as many of our Lv 50+ members through this as possible. Although we are a long way off from a Zak run as a guild, that doesn't mean we can't get ready for one. Also, any rewards can be sold on the guild mule (details to follow later) towards guild expansions etc.
As always, we are recruiting. The guild is starting to get a bit unbalanced jobwise, so I'm afraid we are no longer accepting any mages who are second job or lower until we expand further. The emphasis is on warriors, bandits and bowmen. Hopefully we will be able to expand this weekend, although donations are always appreciated. If you are wishing to donate mesos/items towards the guild, PM Inverse or Bellatrixa with details of when an appropriate time would be, or whisper when online.

Other MTD News

Advisory: There's a few things that every MTD member should know. Click here for more details. It's a must read!
Advisory: The Weekend Policy is currently in effect. See link for details. (Note: Details will be posted soon when this policy will be temporarily suspended)
In case you didn't know, MapleTip Dynasty is sponsoring this year's MapleTip Holiday Wallpaper Contest. This year's prizes are even better, so come check it out today!