am i old or just burned out on maple?

Fascinatingly, there seem to be a good number of people (myself included) that seemingly have to actively try to find a way to enjoy the game that we all keep coming back to.

Perhaps it's glorified nostalgia. The thought of playing the game always seems very enticing until I actually log on and realize I'll just have to press the same 6 buttons again for 4 hours to make a fragment of the meso required to progress to the supposed next fun threshold.

Don't get me wrong, I still love the game (since I haven't played in a few days) but perhaps it's just the reality of playing slow-paced MMO's after the age of 14.

 

Noob Ainz

 

163 is nice. it open up berga and nib which are good exp piñatas

 

I sometimes ask that question myself. Mostly if I am just burned out of Maple.

Though for me, it's the lack of conversating with others, my work schedule during weekdays, and training in the same spot over and over again (bossing if I get lucky enough for someone to either join or ask me). Sure, it's okay to take breaks every so often, but I would still like to reach my goal of getting my character, Rhuxlet, to Level 200 with less procrastinations and distractions occurring. I keep telling myself that while trying to find ways to keep me motivated.

 

One tip I've found that works is to be active on Discord and add people to your buddy system. This way, you can stay close to more people who do boss fights during your schedule

 

It's a bad game. I just use at as a fidget toy while listening to audiobooks basically. I recommend I/L mage job.

 

I've been feeling this way for a while, but then realized I just need to better manage my time when playing and finding something else to do if I don't feel like playing. While farming, I try and listen to a DnD podcast (Critical Role), watch a YouTube video, or a documentary. Using a Pomodoro timer also helps remind me to get up, strech, get some water, go to the bathroom, etc. which helps my ADHD since I can easily sit for 3 hours without getting up. It's made me enjoy playing when I use these things too.

 

But Kimmy how can one call himself a true Mapler if he doesn't play until he get burnt to a crisp only to log in again tomorrow?

 

Problem is the burnout starts as soon as I log in

 

Give ironmanning a try. I started a new account last week and I've reached level 42 on my iron pally -- standard rule of no trading/buying from other players. Grinding for my own scrolls and getting dopamine hits when gachapon lands on something like a raccoon mask instead of a chaos scroll and setting goals to realize, like solo scarlion, breathe life back into the game for me. Doesn't have to be solostory either, as many people have said. I'm allowing myself to PQ or boss with the normies as long as I'm an active participant.

 

MapleStory, particularly in the 'Old School' days, is an interesting MMO in that it wasn't a completely service-oriented, pay-to-win experience.
It's more accurate to see Maple Story as a game you would boot up once in a while when you really have nothing to do.

I would suggest occupying your mind with real intellectual work (audiobooks, music, reading, etc.) and think of yourself as being in a Cyber Café, not at home; limit your sessions if you are just playing the game by itself.

 

Wise words I have nothing to add. Take a couple months break and come back stronger.