There is so much chatting in MMORPGs like Mabinogi and MapleStory that people sometimes call conversation the main activity.

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Here is a collection of text-based facial emoticons to use in different situations in these games.

Greetings

( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

( ・ω・)ﾉ

(´∀`)ﾉﾞ

( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/

(^-^)/

( ˘ω˘ )ﾉﾞ

(｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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These text emoticons offer a cute way to say hello.

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The characters ﾉﾞ, borrowed from Japanese katakana, work well as a waving hand.

Party Recruitment

(ง - ̀_- ́)ง Anyone want to join?

(๑- ̀ㅂ- ́)و✧ We have a tank

( - ̀ω- ́ )✧ Looking for a healer

(ง ˙ω˙)ว Looking for a party

(｀・ω・´)b Anyone able to help me get a clear?

(๑˃̶̀ꇴ˂̶́๑) Party full!

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Use these when you want to put together a relaxed party that enjoys chatting and joking while clearing dungeons.

For Tanks

I'll go in first ᕙ(- ̀‸- ́‶)ᕗ

I'll take the boss (｀・ω・´)🛡

I've got aggro (ง - ̀_- ́)ง

Pulling a group ( - ̀ᴗ- ́ )و

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That hurts… (；д；)

A little more healing, please (＞人＜;)

My defensive skills are on cooldown (ﾟДﾟ;)

Back up for a moment (・・;)

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Thanks for backing me up ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

Nice job sticking with me, everyone! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

I'll take the hits next time too (￣▽￣)ゞ

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These suit tanks on dungeon runs, with the charm of a cute, dependable bear.

For DPS

Dealing damage now (ง ˙ω˙)ว💥

All my skills are off cooldown (๑- ̀ㅂ- ́)و✧

Here comes the AoE ヽ(＾Д＾)ﾉ

Burst time! (ง`0´)ง

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Pulled aggro (；ﾟДﾟ)

Please save me (ﾟДﾟ;)

Low on HP (つ﹏<)

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I'm running away ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

Turns out I was just a training dummy (º﹃º )

Turns out my own skills were the problem (￣▽￣;)

Let's keep the damage meter a secret… (≖ᴗ≖)

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These bring out the playful, spirited side of a DPS player.

For Healers

Healing incoming ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈ )っ❤

Heals, heals~ (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و ✨

Buffs incoming (๑- ̀ㅂ- ́)و✧

Shield! ( - ̀ω- ́ )و🛡

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Out of mana (；ω；)

One moment (；ﾟДﾟ) My skills are on cooldown…

A potion, please… (つ﹏<)

I'm moving back (・ω・; )

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Don't get hurt (- ө- )♡

I'll save you (ง - ̀_- ́)ง

Great work, everyone (❁´◡`❁)

I'll do a better job healing next time m(_ _)m

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These help you come across as a kind, dependable support player or healer.

Thanks and Praise

Thank you (❁´◡`❁)

Thanks for helping (╹ڡ╹ )

(人•ᴗ•) Thank you

You're the best ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ )b

(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و Nice play!

(´｡- ᵕ - ｡`) ♡

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Using the Chinese character 人, meaning “person,” to represent two hands pressed together is a fun touch.

Cheers and Encouragement

٩(๑- ̀o- ́๑)و We can do it!

ᕙ(- ̀‸- ́‶)ᕗ Buffs incoming

(ง ᵕωᵕ)ง Keep it up

( - ̀ᴗ- ́ )و Let's go

(ง - ̀_- ́)ง One more try when our skills are off cooldown

(๑- ̀ㅂ- ́)و✧ Stay focused for the final stretch!

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A failed raid can dampen the party's mood. Try one of these to lighten things up and encourage your party members.

Clears and Congratulations

Cleared! ヽ(＾Д＾)ﾉ

Great work, everyone (*´∀｀)ﾉ

٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و Done!

Congratulations! (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ✧

(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و 🎉

(ง˙∇˙)ง Congrats, congrats

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Capture the thrill of finally clearing a raid with a full-body celebration.

Other Tasks or Going AFK

Stepping away for a moment ( ˘ω˘ ) zzZ

I'll be right back (・ω・ )

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Making a quick trip to town ( ˙▿˙ )

Sorting my inventory (￣▽￣;)

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(・・ )? I'm lost

(ᗒᗣᗕ)՞ Could you show me the way?

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Use these when you're going AFK, finding your way as a lost new player, or asking a question.

Surprise and Confusion

( ﾟдﾟ) What is this?

( ;ﾟдﾟ) Gasp

(；ﾟДﾟ) The boss spawned

Σ(ﾟДﾟ)?!

(ﾟДﾟ;) Save me…

(º﹃º ) What is that drop?

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You'll probably recognize that open-mouthed expression. I've also included an emoticon that looks so dazed it's drooling.

Anger

(｀Д´*)

(｀・ω・´)

(╬`益´)

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Use these for cute, mock anger, WWE-style. The last one might be a little scary, though.

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(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ Just kidding

(ง •̀_•́)ง Try again!

٩(ŏ﹏ŏ、)و So close

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These emoticons can also help when the mood turns awkward.

Wrapping Up

Great work today ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈ ) Sleep well~

I'm heading to bed before the rest of you ( ˘ω˘ )ﾉﾞ zzZ

Let's do another run together tomorrow (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

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That wraps up the collection with a few emoticons to use when logging out.

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Happy gaming.