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 Apr 23 2008, 05:10 PM
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 » The Higher Plane «  Group: MapleStory Moderator Posts: 2,127 Mesos: 1,422 Member Inventory: View Joined: 15-October 05 From: MapleTip Member No.: 8,656 IGN: javascript:void(null); Server: -None-   Fame: 98 pts   |
Like cMS, it seems like gMS will be getting a censored (Seriously, it's not nerfed) version of Showa, due to its appearance in gMS Tespia.
Apparently, guns and swords are too violent... in America. What are your opinions on this act of Nexon pulling a "Jack Thompson?" Personally, the reactions are funny, but that's just me. (Thanks to Miyakazumi for the cMS thread, and Yuriy for the idea of Nexon and Jack Thompson) EDIT: Upon further inspection, one particular map did get "nerfed", because the tanks that you used to be able to stand on were removed. Most people know this map formerly as the Armory (which isn't an Armory anymore). --------------------  |
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Apr 23 2008, 05:10 PM
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Apr 23 2008, 05:33 PM
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 Ribbon Pig  Group: Members Posts: 14 Mesos: 80 Member Inventory: View Joined: 18-December 07 From: Chi-town Member No.: 74,286 IGN: OmegaKings, LegalHands Server: Windia  Fame: none  |
Wow, this totaly sucks that we get a half assed version of Showa! As if nexon has not already pissed off its members for not taking proper care of its coustomers and players.
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Apr 23 2008, 05:50 PM
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 Switch frontside flips.  Group: Official Member Posts: 1,285 Mesos: 14,107 Member Inventory: View Joined: 23-March 07 From: Ormond Beach Member No.: 65,176 IGN: iStealHobos Server: Windia Fame: 95 pts |
I could've told you that. I've known that for at least a week now. o_O
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Apr 23 2008, 06:02 PM
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最美麗的第七天  Group: MT Awards Creator Posts: 5,211 Mesos: 985 Member Inventory: View Joined: 16-February 06 From: lolocaramel Member No.: 19,287 IGN: <3 Server: Windia   Fame: 170 pts  |
Totally ridiculous. If they're going to do this, might as well censor Pirates too. They have guns, yes?
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Apr 23 2008, 06:04 PM
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 Lupang, mang.  Group: Mapletip Veterans Posts: 2,507 Mesos: 315 Member Inventory: View Joined: 16-October 06 Member No.: 57,314 IGN: _ Server: -None- Fame: 196 pts |
Lol, I find this ridiculous. What're they gonna do next? Replace every weapon with pillows and cushions?
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Apr 23 2008, 06:07 PM
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 Little Miss World of Goo  Group: MapleTip Contributor Posts: 8,530 Mesos: 41,976,580 Member Inventory: View Joined: 17-July 05 From: Atlantis Member No.: 3,152 IGN: ReTich Server: Windia Fame: 678 pts  |
We might not get Pirate job then. lawl
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Apr 23 2008, 06:40 PM
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Pirates and Infighters might have Super Soakers and pool noodles by the time we get them. I think 13 year olds can handle pixelated guns.
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Apr 23 2008, 07:00 PM
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 Dip me in chocolate and throw me to the lesbians. Group: MapleTip Contributor Posts: 1,105 Mesos: 410 Member Inventory: View Joined: 1-November 05 From: Florida Member No.: 9,588 IGN: Fallenkid Server: -None- Fame: 70 pts |
So, I'm guessing Showa Towels will also be 1b? I don't mind the weapons on the monsters but... .__.
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Apr 23 2008, 07:16 PM
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 media blitz Group: Respected Member Posts: 1,977 Mesos: 2,433 Member Inventory: View Joined: 31-May 07 From: Unstalkable Member No.: 67,134 IGN: i eat celerons Server: -None-  Fame: 123 pts |
As long as the towels are at a good price, then it's fine :>
Next up, the guns in pirates will be covered by blurs 
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Apr 23 2008, 07:22 PM
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One of the ironies I see here is that we do have a machine gun CS item for crossbows whereas we have a kiddie version of CMS.
GG Nexon America. 
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Apr 23 2008, 07:38 PM
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Little Miss World of Goo Group: MapleTip Contributor Posts: 8,530 Mesos: 41,976,580 Member Inventory: View Joined: 17-July 05 From: Atlantis Member No.: 3,152 IGN: ReTich Server: Windia Fame: 678 pts |
QUOTE(dthvirus @ Apr 24 2008, 02:40 AM)  Pirates and Infighters might have Super Soakers and pool noodles by the time we get them. I think 13 year olds can handle pixelated guns. The Pirate job will be replaced by the Care Bear job and you'll have to hug your enemies to death. -------------------- Gamertag: amTichI rolled Bulbasaur on my INT check. :( |
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Apr 23 2008, 07:44 PM
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 Royally Flushed  Group: Mapletip Veterans Posts: 3,060 Mesos: 8,310 Member Inventory: View Joined: 10-August 05 From: California Member No.: 3,786 IGN: - Server: -None- Fame: 90 pts |
I like how;
Slashing of sharp killing swords Electrocution Throwing Knives A skill called "Assassinate" and much more are allowed by Nexon, but guns aren't. What, a kid sees a gun on maple he's gonna go out, buy one, and shoot someone? That's a very vague thing to think. A kid might also see a dagger in maple, get a kitchen knife, and then try recreate savage blow on his older brother. What also surprises me is that they removed the spear rack in the armory. Anyone else think, LOL SPEARMAN?!? Well, at least showa is still showa and it's premise is kinda the same... 
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Apr 23 2008, 07:49 PM
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QUOTE(Miyakazumi @ Apr 23 2008, 09:44 PM) recreate savage blow on his older brother. Lol, dat made me lol This post has been edited by Jmax: Apr 23 2008, 07:49 PM -------------------- |
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Apr 23 2008, 07:53 PM
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Royally Flushed Group: Mapletip Veterans Posts: 3,060 Mesos: 8,310 Member Inventory: View Joined: 10-August 05 From: California Member No.: 3,786 IGN: - Server: -None- Fame: 90 pts |
QUOTE(Jmax @ Apr 23 2008, 06:49 PM) QUOTE(Miyakazumi @ Apr 23 2008, 09:44 PM) recreate savage blow on his older brother. Lol, dat made me lol You sir, are sick and twisted and broken up in there. I just got your reference. >_> /needstorephrase This post has been edited by Miyakazumi: Apr 23 2008, 07:54 PM -------------------- Cube Slime does mime ಠζಠ - |
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Apr 23 2008, 08:11 PM
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Well, I expected as much. At least we get some form of Showa.
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Apr 23 2008, 08:27 PM
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Minion with a mission  Group: Banned Posts: 1,773 Mesos: 40 Member Inventory: View Joined: 29-February 08 Member No.: 76,847 IGN: CaptDead Server: Broa Fame: 111 pts |
I think the censorship has it's advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages 1: It's funny to see Yakuza trying to look tough holding cellphones, toy hammers ETC. 2: If they were holding guns, GMS would be flooded with FPS players, As a result, there would be thousands of Halo 3 n00bs saying "LOL Masheen gunz mesos plox" Disadvantages 1: The enemies look awkward holding odd weapons. 2: the attitude of showa is slightly different. I may have left some stuff out, I didn't want to make a 3-page long post. |
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Apr 23 2008, 08:40 PM
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 Got more soul then a sock with a hole  Group: Official Member Posts: 350 Mesos: 324 Member Inventory: View Joined: 24-January 06 From: Where ever the music is Member No.: 16,974 IGN: customan Server: Broa Fame: 8 pts |
I'm not really surprised that they censored a lot of things in Showa,since they already got coverage from FOX news a while back.If Nexon didn't censor Showa,they might receive bad publicity making the company look bad.At lease we are getting showa,they can replace the tank with 2 platforms.
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Apr 23 2008, 08:48 PM
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The 10:30 plane is waiting Group: MapleTip Contributor Posts: 839 Mesos: 495 Member Inventory: View Joined: 25-December 05 From: southeastern US Member No.: 13,873 IGN: long gone from the game :[ Server: Bera Fame: 66 pts |
@ Lumineux and Palm:
Props for seeing both positive and negative sides of the censorship.  Edit: Same goes for Custo. =P I don't think it's such a big deal. Like Lumineux said, at least we're getting Showa, right? Nexon appeared in the news with minor criticism anyway (concerning the "cost of Maplestory"). Parents don't really need another reason to complain... 
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Apr 23 2008, 09:07 PM
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This really pisses me off, they took out tanks from Showa? I understand guns (Even thought I disagree).. but tanks? That's ridiculous, I don't even care about how Showa's going to look but them taking tanks out because it's a symbol of violence is contradicting a bunch of things they originally had. Might as well just blur the tips of swords while they're at it, hell blur my wand too by the time this gets released I'll probably have quit. Meanwhile people are getting married, online. Ridiculous.
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Apr 23 2008, 09:08 PM
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The 10:30 plane is waiting Group: MapleTip Contributor Posts: 839 Mesos: 495 Member Inventory: View Joined: 25-December 05 From: southeastern US Member No.: 13,873 IGN: long gone from the game :[ Server: Bera Fame: 66 pts |
QUOTE(Maikberry @ Apr 23 2008, 11:07 PM) Meanwhile people are getting married, online. Ridiculous. I fail to see what's wrong with online marriages in a game. Care to explain? -------------------- bleh! XP
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