MapleStory PATCH Release Notes v.99 - 7/25

Their new update is out, here are the patch notes straight from their website:

v. 99 - Chaos: Ice Knight Update Notes

New Content


Battle Mode - Ice Knight
Requirements: Lv.30 or higher
* Ice Knight is a new match type in Battle Mode, which takes place through Battle Square. Talk to Maximus to get there. He is in most towns.
* Talk to Crawson in Battle Square to compete in Ice Knight mode.
* Upon entering Ice Knight mode, one player will be chosen at random to be the Ice Knight.
* Players not chosen to be the Ice Knight will be placed on the same team to challenge the Ice Knight.
* You must have 10 players to begin an Ice Knight match.
* If the Ice Knight still lives after the 10 minute time limit ends, the Ice Knight wins.
* The Ice Knight has several unique powers. It cannot be knocked back and it can perform a double jump. It can perform more skills when it fills up its Ice Gauge.
* As the Ice Knight attacks enemies, the Ice Gauge will grow, represented by a number of slots. As it fills up, the Ice Knight can perform devastating skills:
- Ice Chop – Swing your frosty axe to attack multiple enemies and knock them back. Cost: 5 slots.
- Ice Smash – Raise your sword to attack many foes and freeze them. Cost: 20 slots.
- Ice Tempest – Cast an ice storm as an area-of-effect for continuous damage. Cost: 40 slots.
- Ice Panic – Chance to transform one or more enemies into snails. Cost: 60 slots.

Battle Mode Gameplay - also in Ice Knight mode
* Battles begin after the minimum number of participants has entered the map.
* To leave a battle map before a battle is over, click the Leave Room button that is located where the Cash Shop button normally is at the bottom of the screen.
* Different effects will appear depending on the damage.
* When your HP reaches 0, you will revive in the safe area and start the battle again after three seconds.
* You are restricted from using regular potions and other items in your inventory while in battle maps.
* Unique items regularly spawn in battle maps. Picking them up immediately uses them. There are lots of different items; most help you, but some can hinder you.
* Be careful of the Random Boxes, with the question marks on them. They can temporarily double the scores you earn, grant invincibility, transform you into a monster, or lower your HP or MP.
* Game rules, stats, and skills are modified.

New Events


Arena of the Ice Knight - 07.27.2011 - 08.09.2011
Requirement: Lv.30 or higher
* Talk to Maximus to get to Battle Square. He is in most towns.
* Talk to Rosette in Battle Square to accept the quest.
* Talk to Crawson and choose the Ice Knight match type of Battle Mode.
* Achieve a score of 200 or more while playing as the Ice Knight.
* Reward: one Gallant Emblem

Ice Knight 500 - 07.27.2011 - 08.09.2011
Requirement: Lv.30 or higher
* Talk to Maximus to get to Battle Square. He is in most towns.
* Talk to Rosette in Battle Square to accept the quest.
* Talk to Crawson and choose the Ice Knight match type of Battle Mode.
* Achieve a score of 500 or more while playing as the Ice Knight.
* Reward: one Iceman Transform Potion and one Gallant Emblem

The Ice Knight's Curse - 07.27.2011 - 08.09.2011
Requirement: Lv.30 or higher
* Talk to Maximus to get to Battle Square. He is in most towns.
* Talk to Rosette in Battle Square to accept the quest.
* Talk to Crawson and choose the Ice Knight match type of Battle Mode.
* Play as the Ice Knight.
* Reward: Ice Knight medal

Learn about other events already in progress by clicking here.

Cash Shop Update


* Vega's Spell: Vega's Spell 10% can be used on certain 10% scrolls to raise their success rate to 30%. Vega's Spell 60% can be used on certain 60% scrolls to raise their success rate to 90%. Vega's Spell can only be used with 10% and 60% scrolls that say they can be used with it in their item description. (Event tab -> Event subsection)
* Microwave: Collect Ice Cubes which are dropped by monsters, then use a Microwave to defrost one Ice Cube in order to get a prize and a Red Button. Red Buttons can be given to Inkwell in towns in exchange for items. (Event tab -> Event subsection)
* Permanent versions of some of the most popular decorative equipment items are on sale. (Event tab -> Event subsection)
* New decorative equipment items: Pirate Captain's Coat, Pirate Captain's Hat, Blue Mage Gear, and Red Mage Gear. (Event tab -> New subsection)
* 90 day version of the following items: Persian Cat (Pet), Carrot (Equip. -> Weapon), Baby Bottle (Equip. -> Weapon), Pink Polka Dot Bow (Equip. -> Hat), and Blue Polka Dot Bow (Equip. -> Hat).

Known Issues


* The Crimsonwood Keep Party Quest is currently closed while some issues involving it are resolved.
* A section of the wall in Orbis tower allows you to jump outside of the tower. Attempting to enter the keep will send you to Henesys.
* The description for the Energy Drink - Mobstar is misphrased. Each Mobstar can only be used once. If you can obtain multiple Mobstars, there is no restriction on how many you can use in a day, unlike most Fatigue potions.
* The Master Alchemist quest shows an incorrect date in the In progress and Completed tabs of the quest log.
* The Pink Spring Jacket’s name is missing.
* You will be in CBD in Singapore after exiting the Free Market if you entered from The Nautilus.
* The issue with sitting on the Cake Chair will have to be resolved in a future patch, currently scheduled for 08.10.2011.
* The issue of Law Officer mount not being available in the skill inventory will have to be resolved in a future patch, currently scheduled for 08.10.2011.
* The Bubble Bath Chair is mislabeled as “Bobble Bath Chair.”

SOURCE:
http://maplestory.nexon.net/News/News.aspx?boardNo=103&contentNo=00CZg&pageIndex=1