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Hello.

Sometimes, while playing a game, you feel like spending time somewhere quiet. Online games are no exception. Some players seek out these places as “AFK maps,” while others simply want somewhere to take a break. For this article, I have selected a few quiet, secluded maps worth visiting when you feel that way.

Rien: Lilin's Home

Lilin's Home is right next to Lilin in Rien. Its design has a warm, cozy winter feel, and it has one unusual feature: it is a private map that you can only enter alone. It was also once well known among streamers and other players as an “enhancement map.” I am not sure why, but equipment enhancement was eventually disabled here, and it remains unavailable today.

Orbis: Neglected Garden

You can enter Neglected Garden from Cloud Park III in Orbis.

There is nothing particularly distinctive about this map, but I seem to remember it being a Hidden Street in the past. Its setting, coupled with its name, makes it feel far removed from the outside world. That sense of isolation is what I remember liking about it.

Orbis-bound Ship: Cabin

For me, this map is a natural choice for a list of places with this atmosphere. With Hyper Teleport Rocks, Maple Guide, the scheduler, and other travel options available, hardly anyone uses the ship anymore. Still, it is good to know that you can visit it.

Every time I see this cabin, I appreciate how well its atmosphere has been crafted. Just keep in mind that you can now stay inside for only 30 seconds per flight.

Kerning City: Swamp Hut

You can enter Swamp Hut from 방황의 늪 in the Kerning City swamp region. If you played MapleStory in the past, you have probably stopped by at least once for a quest or a similar reason. If you have never visited, it is a good choice for anyone looking for this kind of atmosphere.

As you can see, the map is quite dark, but the light coming through the small window makes it feel comforting in a way that is hard to explain. An actual visit to a swamp would likely be unpleasant, given the insects and humidity, but you can enjoy the atmosphere here without either.

I also think the Hardware Store, accessible from Kerning City itself, captures that cozy atmosphere well. Chris's presence makes it a little less secluded, but the space has plenty of small charms and feels comfortable. One detail worth noticing is that one of the ventilation fans is broken and does not turn.

Crimsonwood: Crimsonheart Castle

Finally, Crimsonheart Castle is a map that many players may not even know exists. Understandably so: it used to be a theme dungeon, but an update several years ago removed all of its associated quests. Today, only monsters for Monster Collection and a minigame left over from those quests remain.

You can get here using Maple Guide, either through Raider's Den in the 130–139 level range or by selecting Crimsonheart Castle from the towns section.

As mentioned, there is currently very little content left here. That is also what makes it a good fit for this article: although it is not a private map, it is quiet enough to feel like one. The chances of encountering other players on the maps above are already extremely low, but I suspect they are lowest here.

The dim sunset gives the place its own atmosphere, so if you enjoy this kind of setting, it may be worth

a visit. I have heard that Masteria will become the new setting after the Grandis storyline concludes. When that happens, this area, as part of Masteria, may be removed or repurposed, so it would be worth stopping by before then.

Thank you for reading.