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Entrance to Ulu City

Berserkie & Veetron

Veetron & Slygie (Slygie is the worm hidden in the ground)

Montrecer & Petrifighter

Duku with some 4th Jobbers training on them

Lets see how successful are a few programming languages.

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I had a chance to sit down and talk with Josh, owner of the popular Khaini Bow Master B0WJOB. Here’s the exclusive Maple-News Network interview.

Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Hi there and welcome to this Maple-News Network exclusive. I’m here with Josh, also known as B0WJOB, the popular Khaini ranger and blogger. Whats crackalakin?
B0WJOB says:
nothing much man =p, just enjoying a peaceful saturday evening
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
So Josh, how did you start MapleStory?
B0WJOB says:
(I gotta give a little background story in order to answer that question)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
No problem
B0WJOB says:
When I was in Korea, as a senior in high school, one day, I saw my brother playing game. I looked over and saw cartoony and colorful characters and monsters… I lol’d and told him “dude, you are 15, this game looks like some kind of game for elementary kids man”. He said “yea, well my friend told me about it so I’m trying it out.” I laughed and walked away. Two days later, I gave this game a try.
B0WJOB says:
That was how I first met [Korean] Maple Story
B0WJOB says:
That is how I first met [Korean] Maple Story
Savage – Maple-News.com says:

B0WJOB says:
(oh, just to add a little detail)
B0WJOB says:
Two days later, I gave this game a try, and then I got hooked into it
B0WJOB says:
(thats all)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
So was B0WJOB your first character?
B0WJOB says:
My first GMS character is B0WJOB, my first and my favorite character. But technically, when I played KMS back in 2004, my first character was a clueless polearm warrior (stopped at lvl 36)
B0WJOB says:
or 38.
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Why’d you quit KMS to come to GMS…many people describe the GMS community as “a bunch of rich brats.”
B0WJOB says:
After graduation, I came to the States for university. The appreant choice is GMS. plus, I am more comfortable with English than Korean. (Chinese comes first though)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Once you joined GMS, what attracted you to archers and what would you suggest to those players deciding between bowmen and another class?
B0WJOB says:
I thought it’s cool for archers to hurt monsters by standing at a distance and shoot arrows…
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Man I wish I could choose a class that easily…
B0WJOB says:
I’ve had
B0WJOB says:
I’ve had some people asked me questions about choosing jobs… Everyone has different playing style and different preference. I would suggest a player to understand what
B0WJOB says:
his/her playing style is
B0WJOB says:
well
B0WJOB says:
take warriors for example, they do big damage and it’s hard to kill them. if you like to play safe and like to see big damage
B0WJOB says:
maybe warrior might be your guy
B0WJOB says:
but for me, despite archer’s low health, i enjoy standing away from a monster and hit ‘e,
B0WJOB says:
‘em*
B0WJOB says:
(that’s all)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
When you were making B0WJOB what led you to come up with that IGN…it’s definitely an eccentric name.
B0WJOB says:
(unless you want more)
B0WJOB says:
lol
B0WJOB says:
well
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Warning youngsters this may be rated R
Savage – Maple-News.com says:

Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Don’t tell your parents
B0WJOB says:
hahaha naw
B0WJOB says:
So I knew I was going to make an archer. I was brainstorming some names that is related to archer….and as I was thinking “archer…hunter….bow….bow…bow…” the word “bowjob” just popped up and I thought “hey, that could work xD”. you know, it’s one of those moments where you amuse yourself….having a lightbubl on your head
B0WJOB says:
i was just trying to think of a name that is related to archer, and that word came up. after that, i lol’d and thought “man, thats dirty xD”
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Okay so just for everyone out there with a dirty mind, B0WJOB sounds like Blow Job okay? Get over it kids.
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
MOVING ON!
B0WJOB says:
haha o.o
B0WJOB says:
or
B0WJOB says:
OR
B0WJOB says:
how about Bow Job as defining an Archer? “An Archer uses bow, that’s his job”
B0WJOB says:
or, as a person who scroll bows and make it as a hobby
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
That works for all our PG audiences
B0WJOB says:
“I do good bow-job” (like nose job is to improve nose, bow job is to improve bow)
B0WJOB says:
and it’s true. I am an Archer, I use bow, that’s my job xD
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
That still sounds dirty lol.
B0WJOB says:
well that is up to you x]
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
I bet the ladies love it though
B0WJOB says:
(but i agree >.<)
B0WJOB says:
lol
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Okay I’m being unprofessional now.
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
So Josh, what’s the dillio with your blog? Did anyone inspire you to create a blog?
B0WJOB says:
it can be casual or very strictly professional, its all up to you =]
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Fuck professional
B0WJOB says:
yes. the reason why I made my blog was
B0WJOB says:
haha
B0WJOB says:
I got perm banned from sleepywood and I wanted to continue the work of “Collected data %/hr for archer” and “Legendary Bowman Equipment” threads that were originally made on sleepywood. I wanted them to keep running for the benefit of archer community
B0WJOB says:
AND
B0WJOB says:
As I Maple, there are experiences or events that I wanted to share with others. That’s how I started a blog
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Hey! That’s something you, Ray, and I have in common!
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
The sleepywood part that is
B0WJOB says:
lol. I got perm banned because I got angry at a mod. Learned to control my temper in a hard way
B0WJOB says:
lol i know
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
XD
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Sleepywood tends to bring out that “I wanna kick this rude jerks ass”
B0WJOB says:
I don’t want to go too much about it. but I admit I deserve that punishment and well… the mods gotta do their job to keep the site organized. and i respect that
B0WJOB says:
I have
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Well said.
B0WJOB says:
I do like mods that are nice to others, and hey, we are all human, no one is perfect. there are mods that I like and there are ones that I think that they probably
B0WJOB says:
…whatever. i dont want to make this into another philosophy disucssion >.<
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
lol
B0WJOB says:
(so im unprofessional too >_<)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Hey man I’m the one with the news site.
Savage – Maple-News.com says:

B0WJOB says:
my bad =p
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
When you started B0WJOB.WordPress.com did you immediately get loads of hits or did it take a while? Any advice for all those bloggers out there who want to be “famous” like you?
B0WJOB says:
here’s the thing.
B0WJOB says:
(hold on man antoher friend is chatting atm)
B0WJOB says:
ok
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Tell your friend he’s interrupting a very important interview
B0WJOB says:
hahaha. dont swaet man, i’m taking this seriously >.,
B0WJOB says:
(back to the question)
B0WJOB says:
here’s the thing, let me just be honest with everyone here, including our friend Savage (or whaever name you want to go by xD)
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Harry’s my real name…but whatever you wanna call me
B0WJOB says:
(just whatever name you go by when you put this inteview up ^_^)
B0WJOB says:
ok let me start over lol
B0WJOB says:
here’s the thing, ;et me just be honest with everyone here,
B0WJOB says:
I do have had people came up to me and said “hey nice video” “hey you my hero” and such and such
B0WJOB says:
while I feel honored that there are people who appreciate my work or the things I have done in this online game called Maple Story
B0WJOB says:
I don’t want to title myself as “the popular, famous archer of Khaini”
B0WJOB says:
(hold on let me think as we speak..>.<)
B0WJOB says:
ok, truth is, i have found my name mentioned in MSea, jMS and even on a Israel maple forum.. but
B0WJOB says:
I’m just doing the things that I enjoy doing, and it just happend that some people like/appreciate the things I do.
B0WJOB says:
you knw what i am trying to say ?
B0WJOB says:
i try not to be very ego on this online game. pride is a dangerous thing
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
You’re not in it for fame.
B0WJOB says:
oh gosh. another philosophical talk
B0WJOB says:
well. everyone likes to be known and heard. i just don’t want to label myself as the “famous ranger”. I am just a Mapler enjoying Maple Story
B0WJOB says:
and to the bloggers who want to make a blog on MS
B0WJOB says:
it’s a place where you share your experience (of Mapling) or thoughts…or anything related to it..to others
B0WJOB says:
when you make a blog, I think it’s a good idea to ask yourself “whats the purpose of this blog, what do i want to do with this blog”
B0WJOB says:
One reason I made my blog is I want to keep up my work that is related to the archer community
B0WJOB says:
and share my maple experience
B0WJOB says:
and along the line there, i made a few videos here and there to entertain myself and others.
B0WJOB says:
and along the line , i made a few videos here and there to entertain myself and others.
B0WJOB says:
and to answer your first question
B0WJOB says:
when i first made my blog, i wanted people to know about it so i went around promoted it
B0WJOB says:
such as letting my buddy/guildie know about my blog
B0WJOB says:
or putting my blog link on my FM shop
B0WJOB says:
and 2 or 3 megaphones. but not to a point where it becomes spamming and annoys everyone.
B0WJOB says:
(is that good enough? )
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
XD yeah
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
So how long do you think you’ll play MapleStory and blog?
B0WJOB says:
I’ll keep my blog running until one day (hypothetically) I decide to leave everything behind. For now, I’ll be keep posting things (MS related or just random fillers) and periodically updating the %/hr and “legendary item” page for the archer community
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Any closing remarks or anything you would like to say to the Maple-News users/viewers reading this?
B0WJOB says:
For those who are interested in scrolling, I’ll start and hopefully finish making my 30% scrolling video (that used around 170 dark scrolls) by the end of May. it will be a lot longer than the previous 66 10% scorlling video. if you like scrolling, keep an eye on it. This is going to be like a semi-scrolling stimulation
B0WJOB says:
and
B0WJOB says:
to the Maple-News friends
B0WJOB says:
HEY WHATS UP. I can’t believe I am doing an interview on Maple Story but here it is xD
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
Well it’s been nice talking to you Josh. And to all the kids reading this: Stay in school, don’t do drugs, and don’t attack squirrels because they might just maul you.
B0WJOB says:
hahaha. thanks for your time man.
B0WJOB says:
oh
B0WJOB says:
um ..
B0WJOB says:
let me think
Savage – Maple-News.com says:
No problem, thanks for sitting down to talk.

Everyone please feel free to check out Josh’s blog at B0WJOB.WordPress.com.
B0WJOB says:
i have something to say..i”ll make it short >.<
B0WJOB says:
nah
B0WJOB says:
never mind
B0WJOB says:
i think it’s good enough -o
B0WJOB says:
=p

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And today…

A compact arcade gaming machine!

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Yes, there has been a guild hack compensation. Surprisingly, it wasn’t announced by the MapleStory staff, but if you go on the character that was the leader of your hacked guild, go to the Delivery System, and there should be a package from “MapleStory” which contains 10,000,000 mesos. This is a very sad compensation for the damage that was done. Most people lost guilds with 100 slots and an emblem… it would take a lot more to replace that guild. But again, at least they have done something. The speculation is that these packages were delivered last server check (5/11/08) … maybe there is more to come? Let’s hope for the best.

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Congratulations to curryishott, a fellow Scanian and Ice/Lightning Arch Mage on level 200! We’ve seen curry on the #1 slot a few times before when Tiger was known as the number 1 player. The number 1 slots seem to be running out…you guys better hurry! It’s odd that he’s number 1 as well seeing as they generally take the next slot i.e. slot 2 like MSEA and other versions…possibly an error? Anyway grats!

A pretty sweet deal if you think about it…

A pretty sweet deal if you think about it…

Today’s piece of Cake!

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