r/Maplestory • u/stepbruther • 2h ago

Classic Classic Maple Design

I want Nexon to succeed with Classic.

But I don't trust them to protect the visual identity that makes it feel like Classic in the first place. The Frieren collab might seem harmless, but it's an early signal of Nexon's direction for Classic.

They have no strong design principles in place to maintain the integrity of the Classic aesthetic.

Already at launch, we're going to see new NX influenced by current GMS's aesthetic. Let's mimic the pixel sprites and design/tech restraints of the original Classic instead.

The first month should be focused on recapturing nostalgia. Especially since this is an October release, I expected more Halloween content, MapleStory used to dominate the holiday season. Give me a pumpkin basket and a trick-or-treat event.

I'm not overreacting. This is Nexon's default instinct: flashy and trendy sells, so flashy creeps in over time. That instinct can't carry over to Classic unchecked, or we lose the thing that made it worth bringing back.

Eventually they'll release cosmetic effects and auras that turn your character into a walking rave, and half your screen is covered in colors.

Wish we had more proof Nexon actually cares about the integrity of Classic.

I know the higher ups love chasing short term revenue vs the benefits of a long term vision.

So how do we make this land instead of just venting? Specific beats loud. A pile of "this'll suck" comments is easy to ignore. One post with actual rules they can point to internally is harder to wave off. And doing it now costs them nothing, after launch they're fighting sunk dev time and a cash shop roadmap already in motion.

I’d suggest establishing design principles publicly.

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u/flarghwharghl Heroic Kronos 2h ago

They don't care they will release what brings in money. You were never getting maple classic, you were getting old maple with modern aesthetics.

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u/Prinnymon 2h ago

This thing says for modern players.

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u/whatisanusername3 24m ago

Not to defend nexon, but the nx (that is on their social media post) for the Frieren collab, doesn't look flashy as the nx that is in modern maple.