MapleStory Universe: Key Changes in the Economy

MapleStory is implementing significant changes to its economy to regulate item supply, prevent inflation, and encourage more varied "farming" strategies. Among the new mechanics are Dynamic Rewards, Adjustable Prices, NXPC Fission, and NFT Fusion.

Item Distribution and Upgrade Costs

Dynamic Rewards

In-game items will now be distributed in cycles and in limited quantities. This means that players will not be able to obtain an unlimited supply with fixed drop rates. Instead, each area will have a predefined number of items available per cycle.

• If an area has 1000 swords available, once all are obtained, no more will appear until the next cycle.
• Less visited areas will accumulate unclaimed items, encouraging exploration and reducing player concentration in a single location.
• Rare items will have a lower supply per cycle, fostering more competitive farming strategies.

Adjustable Prices

Item upgrade costs will no longer be fixed but will vary depending on market demand.

• When more players attempt to upgrade the same type of item, the cost will increase.
• If fewer players seek upgrades, the price will decrease.
• This prevents uncontrolled inflation and forces players to strategically plan when to upgrade.

With these changes, MapleStory N aims to prevent players from exploiting a single zone for advantages, promoting a more balanced and sustainable market.

$NXPC: The Engine of its Web3 Economy

The $NXPC token is a key element in balancing the game's economy, ensuring that the item supply adjusts according to market demand. This token operates through two main functions: NXPC Fission and NFT Fusion.

NXPC Fission

NXPC Fission is the only method for generating new in-game items. It works as follows:

• When using the Fission function, players spend $NXPC, which is consumed and disappears.
• In return, they receive an NFT basket containing a predefined amount of in-game items.
• Any player who holds $NXPC can use this function to generate items.
• Even the development team must use NXPC Fission to obtain items that will be used as in-game rewards.

NFT Fusion

NFT Fusion is the reverse process of Fission and allows players to convert items into $NXPC.

• When a player collects all required item types and amounts in an NFT basket, they can fuse them to obtain $NXPC.
• Fusion often requires cooperation between multiple players, as they can combine their NFTs to complete the basket and execute the process.
• Once the NFT basket is fused, it transforms into $NXPC, and players receive an amount proportional to their contribution.

Impact on the Game Economy

The interaction between Fusion and Fission helps stabilize the game’s economy:

• Prevents item inflation: The number of items in circulation depends on how many players decide to spend $NXPC on Fission.
• Market regulation: Players play an active role in the supply and demand of items.
• Long-term sustainability: The MapleStory N economy adjusts based on community participation.