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    Hello my lovelies!

    As a few of you might know, I'm currently at my 3rd year of university and am working on my Dissertation (among more projects yay work). I decided to focus 2 of my projects on the part nostalgia plays in games (surprise surprise). So if you guys don't mind I have a few questions for you guys! I need as much information as possible so as many of you who want to reply and tell me your story - please do, it'll help a bunch! :love:

    So here's what I'm asking of you:

    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    2. When did you join? And why?
    3. Where are you from?
    4. How many years young you are?
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)

    I will probably have more once those are answered but any piece of information is amazingly brilliant!

    If you don't want some of this public you can send me a message privately, or if you'd rather not answer some of the questions that's also okay - anything helps!

    Thank you thank you thank you and apologies for how much I will spam this thread but I really do want as much information as possible!
    Have a wonderful day! ~f14



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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    A friend I used to play EMS with messaged me about it since I stopped playing EMS after getting a mac and Royals had a mac client.
    2. When did you join? And why?
    I missed MS, which I'm sure if a lot of people's answers, but mac client was a big yes.
    3. Where are you from?
    The UK!
    4. How many years young you are?
    I am 20 years young.
    5. What do you spend you free time doing?
    I get busy with uni, but I also procrastinate on Royals a good amount. Skype is also a time spender and I suppose alcohol covers the rest.
    6. What are your top most used websites?
    Facebook (and buzzfeed, upworthy and all that that I get linked to), YouTube, Royals, Beautylish (@Jeen do you know this one, it's fab), University website, Netflix, Gym website, the occasional Reddit.
    7. What do you do?
    I am in my 3rd year of studying a bachelor degree in creative advertising.
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    - My best friend was playing it so I decided to check it out for nostaligia sake.

    2. When did you join? And why?
    Early April 2014, because my mate was playing here so it's not like I really compared my other options before I joined here.

    3. Where are you from?
    Fryslan

    4. How many years young you are?
    I'm 24 now

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Studying, trying to help people with GM stuff, watching Twitch streams / Youtube / Anime and reading Manga + playing games on Steam sometimes

    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    - Mapleroyals.com/forum
    - Youtube.com/subscriptions
    - Twitch.tv
    - Nyaa.se
    - forums.unrealengine.com
    - imgur.com
     
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    Just cause Aly asked

    1. Gtop100 cause I was bored, was craving some MapleStory, and then someone just had to create a nostolgic FaceBook group about the old Maple days pre-big bang and all the memories trickled and being able to see faces and stories, it was just refreshing and I was like why not.
    2. End of August I think? Part 2 answered in 2nd part of #1. Also, I started watching Log Horizons at the time, that was a pretty big game changer too
    3. Cali
    4. 24 too old :c
    5. Badminton, lots of, exercise, work
    6. Facebook, Netflix, Hulu, Tournamentsoftware, Gmail, MapleRoyals now f6, AnimeSeason
    7. I do a lot of things revolving badminton. I guess the 2 main things are I'm a tournament director and run many junior and local tournaments in the USA. I'm also a Pan American level badminton technical official aspiring to get to the world level and do the Olympics 1 day.
     
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    1. Googled maplestory ps mac
    2. Right when the 2014 anniversary event began I believe. Don't know the exact date in my head. As to why I joined was because I missed maplestory.
    3. Sweden
    4. I am 18 years young.
    5. Studying and coding.
    6. mapleroyals, youtube, imdb, primewire, google
    7. 3rd and last year nature sciences programme in highschool.
     
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    1. I found out about Royals through Google search (Gtop100).
    2. I joined about 3 months ago when I came back from a study abroad, but I haven't found a job yet. I knew I wanted to play Maplestory because it reminded me of a nice time during my childhood, but I couldn't download GMS since I use a Mac. Therefore, Royals is nice because it's similar to the ms I played and compatible with Mac.
    3. Cali, USA
    4. 22
    5. If I do have free time, I would be hanging out with friends, play Royals, watch dramas/shows.
    6. youtube, yahoo, facebook, vogue, netflix, amazon, mapleroyals, google, and various fashion related blogs
    7. Currently, I'm a full time assistant designer for a private fashion company and a part time student. I'm just going back to take classes at a community college, not really for a degree. I've already gotten my bachelors.
     
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    1. A friend made me join and I hadn't played maple for years, and never played a Pserver before. well he quit and I stayed :D
    2. Summer 2014, above answers this too!
    3. Sweden!
    4. I am 21
    5. Maple, friends, training, I am less active during the cold cold winter :p
    6. Royals, google, various free movie stream sites :rolleyes:, news sites, imgur, facebook once in a while.
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    Through GTop100
    2. When did you join? And why?
    Around 2 years ago, with my friends because we wanted to play old school MS
    3. Where are you from?
    Texas
    4. How many years young you are?
    22
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Binging TV shows, gaming and architectural design when commissioned
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    Reddit, Facebook, Live Mail, Royals
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    I'm a AutoCAD designer for a civil engineering company.
     
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    Very interesting subject for your dissertation. I study Sociology and the influence of feelings of nostalgia on how people act and react to each other who experience the same feelings is something that really interests me. Here are my answers on the questions:

    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    Through gtop100 (see below for more information)

    2. When did you join? And why?
    tl;dr
    2013: Was interested in possible v83 upgrade. 2015: excited to see large community and upcoming new source.

    Full story: I started playing pre big bang private servers in 2012. The first being a v62 server with original rates and the first where I made some serious progress being a v83 with original rates. When it shut down I still wanted to proceed playing. I pretty much checked gtop100 for deciding my next server. I moved on to similar servers that had rates such as 12x and 16x experience. I soon found out that I did not like the fast pace of leveling as it would only make me get bored with the game faster. I have known pretty much all pre big bang servers servers from since they've first showed up on gtop100 (at least a whole lot of them), as I frequently check it and even more so back in 2012-2013. The same is true for MapleRoyals, but it just didn't get my interest at first. The first time I really checked it out is when a forum thread was opened where a possible upgrade to v83 was discussed. I played on the Alpha for the few days it was available, but then it was announced that an upgrade was no longer planned for the time to come. I decided to start playing on the live servers, but just couldn't get in to it. Now, like 2 years later, I felt like playing MapleStory again. I've always been following the progress of this server and felt like the server is currently in a very good and healthy position, especially with the current large community and the upcoming new source.

    3. Where are you from?

    The Netherlands

    4. How many years young you are?

    21

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)

    Playing/producing music. Going to drum and bass/jungle parties. Random stuff with friends. Playing games. In a random order.

    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)

    Can change heavily based on what I'm currently interested in:
    www.reddit.com (mostly gaming or music related pages), www.youtube.com, www.facebook.com (mostly community groups, not so much my normal wall), www.royals.ms/forum/, bbb.hidden-street.net, www.soundcloud.com, www.mixcloud.com, www.mmorpg.com, store.steampowered.com, www.hotmail.com, www.por*

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)

    I'm following a BSc in Sociology, currently in my second year. I make and create music, but not for money (anymore). I have a part time job in the kitchen of a restaurant as a cook/kitchen assisten (I prepare food, but I'm not officially a cook).

    If this ever gets a follow-up and you have more questions to ask, feel free to contact me if I don't notice this post getting updated! I'm also really interested in where this is going, hope you can publish something of it at some point.
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    So I wanted to see how my Extalia character would look with a blue maple dana on right
    So instead of using bannedstory like a person with common sense, I downloaded a bunch of high rate servers and looked for danas to try on
    I saw Royals was fresh outta beta and thought nothing could possibly go wrong if I joined

    2. When did you join? And why?
    April 16th 2014
    memes

    3. Where are you from?
    NY

    4. How many years young you are?
    19

    5. What do you spend your free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    dude video games lmao

    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    -Youtube
    -[redacted]
    -Streema
    -Facebook
    -Google

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    Nothing atm but I'm going to see about culinary school
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server? gtop100
    2. When did you join? And why? I joined in august of 2013 because I had the sudden urge to play old maple. I don't remember specifically why I chose this server, though I guess it goes without question that it looked the most appealing to me.
    3. Where are you from? Massachusetts, USA
    4. How many years young you are? 22
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? MapleRoyals, Anime, Chilling with buds doing various activities.
    6. What are your top most used websites? MapleRoyals(And sites like hidden-street that go along with this), Twitch, Youtube, Animefreak, Google
    7. What do you do? Overnight PCA, Daytime PCA
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    Gtop listing, I'm pretty sure.
    2. When did you join? And why?
    Another private server I was playing on closed up, so I took a bit of time off playing and then I saw this one and figured I would give it a try since it wasn't long after the last wipe.
    3. Where are you from?
    Ontario, Canada.
    4. How many years young you are?
    23 years.
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Mostly talking to people, doing general MapleRoyals stuff, playing League of Legends.
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    - twitch.tv
    - youtube.com/subscriptions
    - royals.ms/vote
    - royals.ms/forums
    - m.likealaugh.org/shuffle (ayy phone)
    - pokemonshowdown.com
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    I own a small business in my community and recently graduated university with an Honours Bachelor of Science.
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server? One of my best friends found the server and he told me about it
    2. When did you join? And why? February of 2015. I joined because I wanted to play the old MS
    3. Where are you from? Lima, Peru
    4. How many years young you are? 21
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch) Playing Royals, watching movies, listening to music
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    -royals.ms
    -youtube.com
    -facebook.com
    -imdb.com
    -boxofficemojo.com
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    I'm in the last year of Industrial Engineering
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    An old maple friend found the server (he saw RoyalsMS on MapleStory VN fanpage) and asked me to join him
    2. When did you join? And why?
    April 2015. I miss playing MapleStory and I cant play GMS or ExtaliaMS so I tried RoyalsMS
    3. Where are you from? Vietnam
    4. How many years young you are? 20
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch) MapleRoyals, movies, anime & manga, hang out with friends
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    -Facebook
    -MapleRoyals
    -BBB Hiddenstreet
    -YouTube
    -SoundCloud
    -Movies site
    -News sites
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    3rd year information technology in university and part-time bartender
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    GTOP100

    2. When did you join? And why?
    A couple of weeks after lounge, before the wipe. Because I was looking for a nostalgic server

    3. Where are you from?
    The Netherlands

    4. How many years young you are?
    21

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Royals/work/onlineshopping/goingout

    6. What are your top most used websites?
    1. Youtube
    2. Facebook
    3. Instagram
    4. Viki
    5. MapleRoyals
    6. KissAnime
    7. Twitch TV
    8. RepresentClothing UK


    (5-10 or however many you can name!)

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    working/business
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    I brought up MapleStory in a skype call with you and you told me to play royals!
    2. When did you join? And why?
    May 2014 ish. Cause ily and wanted to play games with you obvs. (Even if you were 100% inactive)
    3. Where are you from?
    England
    4. How many years young you are?
    20
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Hanging out with housemates, playing games and doing theatre related things.
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    Youtube, Royals Forums, Reddit, Netflix,
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level
    On a 4 year intercalated Masters BSC course in Microbiology and Virology
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    A good friend of mine found the server on GTOP100 after we had initially grown bored of Legends.
    2. When did you join? And why?
    May 2015. The spring semester had just ended so we were looking for something to do, and Royals was that perfect blend of nostalgia and community.
    3. Where are you from?
    Florida, USA!
    4. How many years young you are?
    20
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Lots of studying, lots of eating, lots (or lack thereof) of sleeping, Royals (and other games), and when time permits, hanging out with friends.
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    YouTube, Twitter, Netflix, Facebook, Twitch, and MapleRoyals Forum
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    Currently in my sophomore year of college at the University of Florida on the Pre-med track while majoring in Biotechnology/Biology.

    Good luck, Aly!
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    GTop100.

    2. When did you join? And why?
    August 2013, left for a few months and rejoined in December of 2013. I was looking for some private servers that were relatively new and less than V83

    3. Where are you from?
    New Jersey, USA
    4. How many years young you are?
    Almost 22.

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Err, what free time? I'm a nursing student. I'm not allowed to have a life.


    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    gmail, google, facebook, blackboard learn, canvas, pubmed, crunchyroll.

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    Currently a BSN-Nursing student, though I technically would have been a senior graduating in May. My medical leave from August 2014-January 2016 has me currently placed as a Junior (3rd year).
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    Gtop100
    2. When did you join? And why?
    October 2013 - I was looking for a low rate server to play and the wipe seemed like a good opportunity to start fresh somewhere.
    3. Where are you from?
    U.S.
    4. How many years young you are?
    25
    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Playing video games, lurking forums, Netflix.
    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    royals.ms/forum
    other server's forums
    studentdoctor.net
    gmail.com
    google.com
    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)

    I am a research assistant. Recently graduated. Applying to medical school this year.
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    My cousin and baby brother introduced me to this server.

    2. When did you join? And why?
    Hmm.. July 2014. I came to join my family! It was another way of spending time with one another. Royals definitely reminded us of our childhood.

    3. Where are you from?
    Chicago, Il

    4. How many years young you are?
    23 years old

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    When I am not working or playing games I usually spend time with my family. Uhhhh.. I go snowboarding whenever I get the chance. Alsooooooooooo I'm currently looking for dance classes to take.

    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    YouTube. Royals. Every news website. Worldstar. Yahoo

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    I am a hairstylist!
     
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    1. How did you find out about the existence of this gorgeous server?
    Was looking for a Maplestory server and this is the only server (during my time) that offers .dmg for Mac

    2. When did you join? And why?
    Joined during last week of Dec in 2014. My first event was the awesome snowman event! I was playing another game called Battle Camp, decided to quit and find another game

    3. Where are you from?
    Born in Canada, working in Singapore

    4. How many years young you are?
    23 this year

    5. What do you spend you free time doing? (or busy time if school/work's a bitch)
    Mapling (bossing & grinding), Youtubing, Forum-ing(Royals), Skyping, Playing COC (mobile game)

    6. What are your top most used websites? (5-10 or however many you can name!)
    Youtube, Facebook, Mapleroyals Forum,

    7. What do you do? (so if you're working in what and if you're studying then what and at what level)
    Working as a graphic web designer, (Advertisement, brochure, branding, banners, etc.) front-end developer (HTML, CSS, PHP, JAVASCRIPT)
     
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