This post was created as part of Nexon PEAK activities.

Hello!

I'm 피스타임, a Nexon PEAK creator.

Recently, the online temple “산사” has been drawing attention for its virtual prayer hall, where visitors can put their palms together in prayer or strike a wooden temple drum. It seems people are looking for places online where they can pause and rest without any particular goal in mind.

When I want to take a short break online, I visit the VIP Sauna in MapleStory. I earn EXP even while idle, so there's no pressure to keep playing actively. I also enjoy watching the screen and listening to the soothing background music.

Today, I'll share how I unwind in MapleStory's sauna and introduce the MVP Resort, where you can take a similar break.

Contents
1. The VIP Sauna: A Place to Gather and Rest
2. A Quiet Break with Background Music
3. Visiting the Resort with MVP Benefits
4. Who These Spaces Are For

1. The VIP Sauna: A Place to Gather and Rest

Once you've added time and entered MapleStory's VIP Sauna, you earn EXP simply by staying there. Every 5 seconds, you receive EXP based on your character's level, without having to hunt monsters or complete quests.

You can add time using Maple Points or VIP Sauna passes. Every 3,000 Maple Points gives you 1 hour, while each pass adds 30 minutes.

When I receive sauna passes as event rewards, I often use them when I need to step away for a while. It's a useful way to earn EXP when I can't actively hunt.

To enter, select “[EXP Event] VIP Sauna” from the event list. If you have time remaining, you can use the Enter button on the sauna screen. You can also enter through the hotel receptionist NPC in the Sleepywood Hotel Lobby.

2. A Quiet Break with Background Music

Inside the sauna, you'll find plenty of characters gathered together. There's a quiet charm to seeing all their different appearances in one shared space.

The sauna is often used while players are away from the keyboard, but I also enjoy simply watching the screen while listening to its BGM. Taking in the music and atmosphere without touching the controls is soothing, much like idly watching a fire.

Hunting means moving after monsters and using skills, but here you can take your hands off the controls for a while. It's also relaxing to share a space with others without having to talk or do anything together.

I originally came here to earn EXP, but spending time this way feels like taking a short break within the game. Alongside the EXP rewards, that's what keeps me coming back to the sauna.

3. Visiting the Resort with MVP Benefits

The MVP Resort is another place where you can earn EXP during your stay. Unlike the VIP Sauna, where you add time with points or passes, the MVP Resort gives you a weekly time allowance based on your MVP tier. You can enter through the MVP screen, and you earn EXP based on your level every 5 seconds here as well.

There are also a variety of chairs, and it's fun to try them out.

Here's a quick comparison of how the two spaces work.

Category	VIP Sauna	MVP Resort
How to Get Time	Use Maple Points or passes	Receive a weekly allowance based on MVP tier
How to Enter	Event list or hotel receptionist	MVP screen
Earning EXP	Earned automatically during your stay	Earned automatically during your stay
When to Use It	When you have sauna passes or time remaining	When you have MVP Resort time available

MVP Resort time is added each week after 0:00 on Thursday according to your tier, but you won't receive time for weeks when you don't log in. Unused time can accumulate up to 90 hours, so if you have MVP benefits, it's worth checking how much time you have left.

4. Who These Spaces Are For

These two spaces are particularly well suited to the following players:

1. Those who want to take a short break while playing MapleStory

2. Those who enjoy leaving their character idle and taking in the background music or scenery

3. Those who want to make use of their sauna passes or MVP Resort time

Both locations are generally available to characters at level 101 or above, or Zero characters who have completed Story Chapter 2. Before visiting, check that your character is eligible and that you have time remaining.

Hunting and taking on bosses are a big part of the fun in MapleStory, but I've found that it's also nice to spend some time without touching the controls. If you feel like a short break, try settling in and enjoying the BGM.