(MapleStory N) Chain game executives were interviewed by Japanese media

(MapleStory) is a classic MMORPG game that many Taiwanese people have in their childhood memories or are still addicted to. But have you ever thought that one day MapleStory will be able to log into the blockchain, allowing you to make money while playing?

Japanese cryptocurrency media (CoinPost) recently conducted an exclusive interview with Angela Son, the business manager of the (MapleStory) blockchain game version (MapleStory N). Let us learn more about NEXON’s ambition to enter Web3 through a few questions and answers.

Why use the main IP (New MapleStory) for chain games?

Son said that the reason why NEXON chose its main IP (MapleStory) to enter Web3 is to expand the possibilities of MapleStory IP and introduce new technologies to this popular game with a history of 21 years and more than 250 million users.

NEXON understands that the gaming experience is not limited to the interaction between developers and players, but also includes content and activities created by the community. Blockchain technology enables the interoperability of assets so that in-game assets can be transferred outside the game, which is in line with NEXON’s long-term vision for game development.

Why choose Avalanche for development?

NEXON chose to cooperate with Ava Labs and use the Avalanche subnet to develop (MapleStory N).

Son explained that this decision was related to the Avalanche team’s in-depth understanding of the game and its experience in running many projects on its subnet.

NEXON has more than 20 years of experience in operating online games and has extremely high requirements for security and compliance. The Avalanche team's practical experience and game knowledge can exactly meet these needs.

(MapleStory N) What is the design concept of chain games?

I believe many old MapleStory players will be curious, what is the difference between (MapleStory N) and (New MapleStory)? Son introduced two major features:

1.Introduce the law of realistic supply and demand

(MapleStory N) retains the core gameplay of (New MapleStory), while introducing the "law of supply and demand" that simulates the real-world economy.

Son said that all items (props and equipment) and characters in the game will become limited-edition NFTs, and the cost of enhanced items will be adjusted dynamically based on market demand. This design requires players to think from more perspectives and develop diverse strategies to obtain items, making the game experience more dynamic and rich.

NEXPACE’s previous speech also introduced in detail the design of introducing real supply and demand laws into (MapleStory N). (CryptoCity) has compiled the content of this speech:
 

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2. Use Synergy Apps to expand player experience

NEXPACE has launched multiple "Synergy Apps", including an exclusive market, an adventurer on-chain platform (Explorer), a mission system and a navigator platform (Navigator), to combine the experience inside and outside the game.

Among them, the task system is quite special and is mainly used to encourage users to actively participate in content creation and promote community contribution. For example, players can help their characters change clothes and operate items in the Dressroom.

Son emphasized that the game experience is not only created by developers, but also relies more on the power of the community.

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(MapleStory N)Chain game NFT and practical token design

(MapleStory N) adopts a unique NFT and token mechanism. The official stated that there will be no NFT pre-sale or premium shop (Premium Shop). Players can only obtain NFT and tokens by playing games.

(MapleStory N) It ​​is expected to launch utility tokens for strengthening items and market transactions. NEXPACE's goal is to develop a game that allows users to take ownership of NFTs and dominate the game economy, rather than relying on NFT sales to raise funds.

Son emphasized that this design is to maintain the "free game" feature of (New MapleStory) and lower the threshold for players to participate.

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Is there a security and anti-cheating policy?

Son pointed out that cheating and other cheating activities have always been a challenge that (MapleStory) (including the classic version and Web3 version) needs to face.

NEXON has a dedicated game security team that uses a variety of tools and strategies to combat cheating and cheating. It not only uses anti-hacking and anti-cheating tools, but also conducts in-depth analysis of game-related data and user behavior patterns.

Son claimed that through real-time monitoring and intervention, NEXON can quickly discover and block cheating bots, and continuously improves prevention mechanisms to ensure a safe gaming environment for players.

What is NEXON’s ambition to challenge Web3?

Son specifically mentioned that (MapleStory) has a deep fan base in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the United States. (MapleStory N) is not only aimed at Web2 players, but also hopes to attract new users who are interested in blockchain, and make players who have played MapleStory be willing to "return to MapleStory".

However, judging from the beta version played in (Crypto City), the game language is only English. It is not sure whether the official version will provide Chinese, Japanese and other languages.

Son emphasized that NEXON’s main goal of bringing (MapleStory) into the blockchain field is “to let the (MapleStory) series compete for another 20 years.” Through this attempt, they hope to understand how to turn the game into a sustainable business model after making it into a blockchain version, and to further explore the combination of blockchain and online RPG.

Son said that while this is a challenging venture, NEXON believes this is the right direction for the development of gaming and IP experiences.

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