Since you’re reading this document, I’m sure you have some understanding as to what this beloved Korean mushy game is. For us, we believe that MapleStory peaked Before Big Bang (BBB), where the grind was tough and the reward of getting to a high level was hugely satisfying. We love the old school images, bosses and skills that make this game so unique.
Castela is a highly customized version of v83. Gameplay and progression have been improved to give players a much smoother and enjoyable experience right from the beginning. We've put a lot of emphasis on party play, where Party Quests and Expeditions are integral to your progression on the server, giving you better rewards than in other servers. And what's better is that we aren't pay-to-win at all - players will be rewarded for the time they invest, rather than shortcuts.
How do we do this?
Playing your favourite class is made simpler at Castela. We've done extensive rebalancing to ensure that every class can mob and boss, so you aren't required to create a certain class first. We’ve also made it so every class has a party skill. Yes, even Corsair and Paladin’s now have something to contribute!
Custom item progression is the key. Playing Castela is best done at your own pace! We've added a huge number of new items to the game, which can be found at mobs, bosses, in Party Quests or by using Item Maker. Having more item options means that you don't need to rush for that end-game equipment, or wait to get lucky in Gachapon.
Quality of life improvements so Mapling isn't a chore. Nobody wants to wait 30 minutes to get to Orbis, but locking warp / @goto behind donations is also incredibly unappealing. We've made changes to our game so all of these features and improves can be enjoyed players regardless of their donation status or the amount of time they invest.
How is it the same as regular MapleStory?
What hasn’t changed is the fundamentals of BBB MapleStory. There is still the freedom to get out and explore the Maple World and play it your way: whether that’s solo grinding, completing quests or fighting bosses.
What’s there to do?
Progression at your own pace is the name of the game in Castela. Here's a few examples of how we've changed things up:
A completely new Maker skill (you'll automatically get it at level 30). We’ve added Belts, ITCG, Throwing Stars, Face Accessories, Earrings, Shoulder Pads and more, so hunt all the crystals, gems and metals you need to progress your character and get those bonus stats. Strengthened gems have also been improved, so you can now get more Speed, Accuracy, Avoidability (and all the others!) when you strengthen them.
Collecting Boss Power Orbs. Once you hit level 110+, you’ll be able to start fighting stronger bosses. The likes of Papulatus, Zakum, Scarlion, Targa, Horntail, Pink Bean and Legendary Cygnus all provide Boss Orbs, which give you bonus stats and health.
Party Quests have a purpose at Castela. The item rewards you receive have been massively buffed, so completing runs of KPQ, LPQ, PPQ. OPQ and EPQ is really important in making your character stronger! And if PQ's aren't your cup of tea, don't worry. You can buy the items off others or do some crafting off to the side to make your own items.