MapleStory, the free-to-play browser-based game from Nexon, can be a bit daunting for players unfamiliar with its particular brand of gameplay. TenTonHammer collaborated with Dean Cho, a developer on the game, to create a short introductory guide to items, weapons, and gear in the game.

Cho explains some of the basics of item acquisition, talks about the process of item synthesis, and expounds upon ways for players to expand their inventory space.

With so many different weapons and items to collect, space in your backpack is a premium. New MapleStory players have a limited carrying capacity, but there are ways to organise and extend your inventory. Instead of throwing away spare monster drops, Maplers should try selling them for a profit, either to shops or others players ¨C remember, your rubbish may be very useful to somebody else. Alternatively look out for special NPCs who'll safely store items for you (at a price!), or splash out on some extra inventory slots from MapleStory's Cash shop, the unique store that allows you to accessorise your character with premium items paid for with real money.