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Hello, I’m 껑이, a gaming blogger.

Playing an online RPG can eventually start to feel like little more than increasing your level and equipment stats. That feeling seems even stronger when you play solo.

One thing I discovered while playing MapleStory was that starting with a friend made it more enjoyable.

Having a shared goal like “Let’s take on this boss next” and working together to defeat bosses made progression much more rewarding.

Now is a particularly good time to start, with a variety of progression support events underway. Today, let’s explore what makes MapleStory a great game to play with friends.

Let’s take a closer look.

What makes starting with a friend more fun?

With so much content in MapleStory, part of the fun is unlocking the next activity to tackle together, one step at a time.

There are dozens of classes to suit different tastes. Simply choose one you like and start developing your character.

The fun really picks up when it’s time to fight bosses together. Boss fights are where the joy of progressing together in MapleStory really shines.

On your first attempt, unfamiliar attack patterns may have you quickly using up your allotted deaths. After a few attempts together, though, you’ll naturally start settling into roles.

“Let’s dodge this pattern, then time our next burst together.” “I’ll go in first this time.”

With a friend on voice chat, moments like these make boss fights feel less like routine chores and more like a challenge you tackle together.

The 메이린 Defeat Event is currently running until September 16, while the Qualifications of a Fanatic boss defeat event runs from August 20 through the same end date.

You don’t need to defeat every boss right away.

I recommend starting at a difficulty the two of you can handle, then gradually working your way up as your equipment and skills improve.

This gives your upgrades a purpose, too.

You’re no longer enhancing equipment just to raise your Combat Power. You’re preparing to take on a tougher boss with your friend next week.

Now is a good time to develop your characters together

Several events are running simultaneously to help new and returning players progress quickly.

MapleStory Event	Schedule
Hyper Burning MAX	Until September 16
Hyper Blink	Until September 16
Burning BEYOND	Until September 16
Item Burning PLUS	Until September 16
New Mercenary Support Missions	Until September 16
Challenger World Season 4	Until September 17, 4 AM

Instead of starting from scratch without any support, you can use these progression boosts to help both of you reach content you can play together more quickly.

One thing I particularly like about MapleStory is that leveling isn’t a race.

Once you’re both strong enough to take on a boss, you can enjoy that content together.

I think setting shared goals, such as “Let’s take on a boss together this weekend,” is a much better way to keep enjoying the game over the long term.

No friends to play with? Try Discord

Just because your friends don’t play MapleStory doesn’t mean you have to play solo.

MapleStory has the largest player base in Korea, and communities on platforms like Discord can help you find players at a similar stage of progression.

Player communities dedicated to MapleStory offer ways to enjoy a variety of activities together, including boss hunts and guild play.

When you meet people on Discord at a similar level and progressing at a similar pace, those connections can develop naturally. You might chat, practice boss fights on weekends, and eventually even join the same guild.

Boss fights aren’t the only thing you can do together in MapleStory.

Joining a guild opens up an even wider variety of content and makes the game more enjoyable.

In a guild, you can hunt on your own most of the time, then get together for party content whenever your schedules line up.

Weekly guild missions, Sharenian Culvert, and Flag Race give you natural opportunities to spend time with other players, rather than always playing as a duo.

Joining guild or party-finding communities together also lets you experience the fun of starting with one friend and gradually expanding your circle of fellow players.

If you want to enjoy MapleStory for a long time, I think finding people to talk with matters a great deal, too—not just developing your character.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Do my friend and I have to choose the same class?

A. No. I recommend choosing whichever class each of you finds appealing. You can take on bosses and party content together even if you play different classes.

Q. Is it hard to play together if our levels are different?

A. Some difference in levels is fine. Rather than trying to match your levels exactly, it’s better to aim for the entry requirements of the next boss or activity you want to tackle together.

Q. Is now a good time to start?

A. Yes, progression events including Hyper Burning MAX, Item Burning PLUS, and New Mercenary Support Missions are running until September 16.

Q. What if my real-life friends don’t play MapleStory?

A. You can also look for friends in a guild or a Discord community.

Q. What’s the most fun activity to try together first?

A. Personally, I recommend setting your sights on one boss you think the two of you can defeat. Failing on your first attempt, getting stronger, and returning to beat it is the best way to experience the joy of progressing with a friend in an RPG.

Are online RPGs a good way to enjoy progressing alongside friends? In MapleStory’s case, I certainly think so.

The joy of progressing together in MapleStory isn’t about getting stronger quickly on your own. It’s about failing together, improving your characters together, and eventually defeating that same boss.

Why not take this opportunity to ask a friend, “Want to level up our characters together in MapleStory?”

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