Sku's Master Quest V2

Ok ok ok hear me out guys. I was playing a bit this morning for my 'Iron Quest' challenge, hit level 30, and... something seemed amiss. I just wasn't having much fun playing that way. I found myself missing the magic and excitement of the original master quest: the INTlording, the money management, the masochism, the rags-to-riches, the hitting stumps for 2 dmg, etc etc. Basically my original journal thread was the most fun I've ever had playing maple.

So, screw this ironman stuff. Let's bring it back: a new quest, a new class, a new challenge.
Welcome to Master Quest V2.

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If you're not familiar with the original, this is a self-imposed challenge where I try to do everything in MapleLegends, from creation to endgame, with just one character. It's an attempt to renounce the mulestory/leechstory lifestyle and build a character in a way that feels fun and rewarding.

What Class?
Our job of choice this time is... *drumroll* ... Shadower! One of the most versatile classes that doesn't need to rely on anybody else to succeed. Their skills are flashy and their stat progression is intriguing (at least to someone who spent months playing a dexless NL). I've always wanted to try one out!
You may also know from my last quest that I get really into card hunting, so the temptation of a quadruply-effective Monster Book Ring (STR,DEX,LUK,INT) is way too appealing to resist.
The recent buffs don't hurt either.

FAQ

Spoiler: FAQ

Q: Why start fresh instead of continuing the original?
A: 1. Because I love fresh starts, 2. Because I blew up all my money for fun (it was a LOT ) and 3. Because I want an excuse to play a bandit.
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Q: Is Iron Quest cancelled?
A: YES. Don't worry, Ironsku the Page is living out a quiet retirement in Orbis. Not everyone is cut out for adventure!

Guidelines
Along with the original rules, I want to introduce some additional guidelines I'll be following on this quest:

Spoiler: Guidelines

Minimal Scrolling
Scrolling sucks. Alright, I know I had some really decent luck scrolling on Skusku, but scrolling in general
feels like a losing game to me. When you get lucky and pass a bunch of scrolls against all odds, it feels pretty good, but nothing can compare to the haunting grief and regret of a failure--or worse, a BOOM, when you were really counting on a scroll to succeed. The pain of defeat outweighs the elation of victory. Thus, I'm going to be avoiding scrolling as much as I can.
JK I JUST REMEMBERED I LOVE SCROLLING

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Gacha Log
Just for fun, I'll be constantly tallying the amount of gacha tickets I'm getting (along with what items I get for them). There will be a count that gets updated with every post. We could do this for other items, too, but I haven't though of anything else to count yet.
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Timing
I'm going to be keeping a running total on my playtime, just for the record, so this is how it's gonna work:
My timer will be running while I'm playing the game. It will be stopped when I'm not playing; this includes short breaks as well as AFK stuff like boat rides. I'll tally up playtime at the start of each update, rounding to the nearest half-hour for each addition. If I forget to start the timer or record playtime, I'll estimate.
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Update Schedule
OK, so a big issue with the latter half of Master Quest is that I started getting really lazy about doing updates. This time, as a general rule, I'm not going to let it go longer than a week without a new post. The new paradigm is quality over quantity.

Milestones
Here are some simple ideas for achievements I've come up with that will make for a good indicator of my progress at a glance. They'll get crossed off when they're done. Let me know if you've got any more ideas!

Spoiler: Milestones

Questing
Completed All PQ-related Quests
Completed 500 Quests
Completed 600 Quests
Completed 700 Quests
Completed 800 Quests
Completed 900 Quests
Completed 1000 Quests

Monster Book
Tier 1 Ring
Tier 2 Ring
Tier 3 Ring
Tier 4 Ring
Tier 5 Ring
Tier 6 Ring
Tier 7 Ring
Tier 8 Ring
Tier 9 Ring
Tier 10 Ring
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Collected 330 sets
Collected 360 sets
Collected 390 sets

Equipment
Zakum Helmet
Silver Deputy Star
Horntail Pendant
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10 Att Glove
12 Att Glove
14 Att Glove
16+ Att Glove
8+ Att Cape
10+ Att Cape
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120+ Att Dagger (perf+15)
125+ Att Dagger (perf+20)
30+ Att D.Khanjar

Character
Level 30
Level 50
Level 70
Level 100
Level 120
Level 130
Level 140
Level 150
Level 160
Level 170
Level 180
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5k HP Clean
10k HP Clean (lol)
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Dragon Khanjar Equipped
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1 Chaos/White Scroll from Gacha/Event
3 Chaos/White Scrolls from Gacha/Event
5 Chaos/White Scrolls from Gacha/Event
10 Chaos/White Scrolls from Gacha/Event (Skusku tier)
20 Chaos/White Scrolls from Gacha/Event (Ascended tier)
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Zakum defeated
Horntail defeated
There's a lot of bosses, I'll add the others later.

Archive
Stuff I've done in the past in this thread (events, etc).

Spoiler: Archive

Spoiler: Mega Giveaway/Art Contest

~~~Mega Giveaway!~~~

Spoiler: Giveaway Details

I'm holding a giveaway raffle for everything from the first Master Quest that I won't be using anymore!
Here's a sampling of the prizes I'll be giving out:




















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And many more!

I'm going to make sure that everybody who enters receives at least a consolation prize, so be sure to get your entry in for guaranteed free stuff.

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How to Enter

(REQUIRED) 1 Entry:
Reply to this thread with a post containing the following form:

Discord ID (N/A if none):
Preferred IGN (character name) for receiving packages:

(OPTIONAL) Up to 4 Extra Entries
Include a minimum 100 words essay on why you play MapleLegends.
You'll receive up to 4 extra entries in the raffle depending on the quality of your answer:

+0 Entries: You didn't try at all/didn't read the rules properly.
+1 Entry: You tried, but just barely.
+2 Entries: You did OK.
+3 Entries: You did a good job.
+4 Entries: You wowed me!

Again, a minimum 100 word essay (there's no limit to how long it can be)!
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How Winners Will be Decided

Say you score two (2) entries in the raffle. Think of those entries like tickets. When the deadline for submissions is closed, everyone's tickets will be dropped into a hat and shuffled. For each prize, a ticket will be drawn, and its owner will win said prize. That ticket will then be removed from the running. Prizes will be drawn in order from greatest to least value (for the most part). This means that those with the most entries will have the greatest chance of winning the most valuable prizes.

And like I said earlier, those who don't end up winning any prizes will still receive a consolation prize (at least 1mil value) just for entering.

Good luck everyone, I look forward to reading your responses!

DEADLINE:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10th at 11:59PM ST

~Mini Art Contest!~

Spoiler: Art Contest Details

Here's an extra little contest I'm including with the main giveaway, for those who are interested.
The rules are simple: draw Skusku!



Any form of physical or digital artwork is allowed. Using assets directly from the game is NOT allowed. The winner will be the entry I like most. And the prizes:

1st Place: 50 million mesos
2nd Place: 30 million mesos
3rd Place: 20 million Mesos

Submission rules are identical to the raffle: In this thread, provide your submission, your Discord ID, and your preferred character for receiving packages.

If you're already entering the raffle, you may add your art submission in the same post for convenience - or do them separately, it's up to you.

If you don't want your submission to be seen by the public, send it to me via forum message with the requested information included. Keep in mind, however, your submission will be publicly revealed in this thread when the winners are announced.

DEADLINE:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10th at 11:59PM ST

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Index
Here's a catalog of all the updates I've ever posted so they're easy to keep track of. Click to get sent to the post!

Spoiler: Index

2019
11/20 - 11/27: "Humbly Beginning"
11/28 - 12/02: "Frogs to Princes"
12/03 - 12/09: "Questonomicon Vol. I"
12/10 - 12/14: "Time Is Money"
12/15 - 12/17: "Road to KEPOG"
12/18 - 12/20: "Questonomicon Vol.II"
12/21 - 12/22: "Monster Marathon Pt.1: The Hunt Begins!"
12/22 - 12/23: "Monster Marathon Pt.2: Dungeon Fun"
12/24 - 12/26: "Monster Marathon Pt.3: White Christmas"
12/27 - 12/28: "Monster Marathon Pt.4: Halfway There?"
12/29 - 12/30: "Monster Marathon Pt.5: Chuggin'"
12/30 - 12/31: "Monster Marathon Pt.6: Back to the Lab"
2020
1/01 - 1/03: "Monster Marathon Pt.7: Urban Cleanup"
1/03 - 1/08: "Monster Marathon Pt.8: Pay to Win"
1/08 - 1/11: "Rainbow Connection"
1/13 - 1/26: "On the Road Again"
1/27 - 2/13: "The Dirty Grind"
2/13 - 3/04: "Coming Up Roses"
3/06 - 4/06: "Get Equipped"
4/07 - 6/18: "Feels Gold Man"
6/19 - 7/09: "Washed"
7/10 - 8/15: "<interlude> ded"
9/24 - The Perfect Quest
10/31 - The Perfect BOOM!