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The MapleStory official Twitter account apologized for the tweet posted around 9:59 am today on October 17th. It seems that he wanted an item that would allow him to hunt while sleeping.
MapleStory is an online RPG developed by Nexon. Service in Japan has continued since 2003, and it is a long-lived title as an MMORPG. Various updates have been made, and the September update implements my home. It is still played by many users.
On the official Twitter account of the work, the mascot character of the work, Maple Mushroom, is sending out game information. Loose tweets are posted every day, as if to express the cute atmosphere of the game. Today’s tweet is the problem. Maple Mushroom mentions that the real season is autumn and expresses sleepiness. She wanted an item that would allow her to hunt while sleeping.
At first glance, there is nothing wrong with loose tweets. However, some users have responded with criticism. That’s because we’ve received comments that “maybe we’re recommending the use of macro tools.”
Macro tools have various meanings, but in online games, they are recognized as auxiliary tools that enable automatic operation of application software. By automating and repeating various input operations, in-game activities such as so-called “earning” are possible even while not playing. Since it is possible to operate without input, there are various problems such as the in-game economy becoming unbalanced and the load on the server increasing, and many online games are prohibited.
“MapleStory” is one of the titles that suffer from macro tools.The Nexon official also lists “play by automatic operation (macro)” as an illegal play, and it is recommended to restrict the use of accounts that perform such play.Besides suggesting , In-game measures to prevent macro tools and disposal of macro tool users are being carried out. Macros are one of the injustices the game has been combating for years. It is also a topic of great interest to users.
Under such circumstances, it seems that Maple Mushroom’s post, “Is there an item that can be hunted while sleeping?” In the reply section of the tweet, reports of specific macro users and dissatisfaction with macro suggestions have been received. Regarding the tweet, the “MapleStory” official Twitter account commented on the quoted RT, “I’m really sorry. I’m not referring to macros.” It was a speed response of about 4 hours from the tweet in question.
It is rare for the official Twitter account to mention “macro” or to add “puru” to the end of an apology, and it seems that it has attracted the attention of many people. As for the first tweet, it doesn’t directly suggest a macro endorsement. It should have been possible to not touch it as an operation. The fact that he later mentioned and apologized, even though it was conspicuous, may have been misunderstood as “promoting macros.” As a result, the series of tweets received more voices of “laughing” than anger. A certain kind of sincerity may have been conveyed to users.
As an aside, if you have a character in the operation of the official Twitter account, it will be important to use it properly when apologizing. For example, “Splatoon”Official Twitter accountusually mutters in “de-aru”, but when apologizing, it becomes “des-masu”. MapleStory’s official Twitter account has been adding “puru” to both regular announcements and apology announcements. Because of this tone, she can sense her charm when apologizing, but it is also sometimes pointed out that she is joking around. Any company seems to have a hard time adjusting her personality on her official Twitter.
“MapleStory” is being distributed for free for basic play on PC. “MapleStory M” is also distributed for mobile.