Maplestory is a popular online multiplayer game that features various characters and environments. One of the visually stunning elements of the game is the witch grass greenery found within the Maplestory world. Witch grass greenery refers to the vibrant and lush green grass that covers the ground in certain areas of the game. This greenery adds a sense of life and realism to the virtual world, enhancing the overall gaming experience for players. The witch grass greenery is meticulously designed with attention to detail, creating a visually stunning and immersive environment for players to explore. The greenery is often depicted as swaying gently in the wind, further adding to the realism of the game world.
The greenery is often depicted as swaying gently in the wind, further adding to the realism of the game world. Players can interact with the witch grass greenery by walking, running, and jumping over it, making it feel like a living and dynamic part of the game world. The presence of witch grass greenery in Maplestory creates a sense of tranquility and beauty, offering players a visually pleasing backdrop as they embark on quests and engage in battles.
White Magic
Merryweather: I'd like to turn [Maleficent] into a fat ol'. hop-toad.
Flora: You know our magic doesn't work that way.
Fauna: It can only do good, dear, to bring joy and happiness.
Merryweather: Well, that would make me happy.
Polar opposite of Black Magic. "Holy" powers that the Heroes and Saints use. Probably called this because we tend to think of light as good.
As with Black Magic, there are three factors that determine whether a power is White Magic or not.
- Source: If it's gained from God (or the local equivalent), a Council of Angels, a Sentient Cosmic Force, The Lifestream, Sealed Good in a Can, or some form of truly benevolentspirituality or religion, it's almost always White Magic. Other sources can include channeling the power of love, friendship, or "positive energy."
- Cost: What is required to make the magic work. Whereas Black Magic may require sacrificing others for fuel, White Magic may instead require personal sacrifices from the practitioner herself, such as Cast from Hit Points. If any sacrifices from others are ever necessary, these will generally have to be completely voluntary (i.e., they weren't coerced into doing it) and usually altruistic and "pure" in motive. Eye of Newt may be difficult to obtain, but will not require any actual evil.
- Effect: The magic is directly constructed for the blessing, protection, cure, and/or promotion of the general welfare of others. Offensive uses may be reserved for Made of Evil creatures such as demons or undead, by way of Revive Kills Zombie. This sometimes but not always includes ElementalLight.
As a rule, at least one of these must be positively good, and the other two at least neutral (good is better) to qualify as White Magic.
Unlike with Black Magic, with White Magic you don't have to worry about malevolent side effects. (There may be a sacrifical cost to prove your commitment.) Whereas evil gods tend to despise their human patsies, genuinely good deities tend to genuinely like their devotees. However, with White Magic you do tend to face certain Restrictions, as good gods tend to be pickier about how their servants use the powers granted to them. Crystal Dragon Jesus usually wants his followers to use his powers to go out and help people, and he won't be amused when his devotees run around killing babies.
There are two common methods for imposing Restrictions. One is to limit what sorts of powers the disciples receive to largely beneficial effects that can cause no direct harm; powers of healing, protection, or blessed empowerment. Mature (or merely advanced) devotees might get a handful of spells for offensively weakening and hindering others, though the available "debuffs" tend to be relatively gentle compared to the curses of Black Magic. There may be at least one honestly destructive spell available, but which is only effective against Always Chaotic Evil creatures like The Undead and The Legions of Hell; these spells are called Turn Undead for a reason. Occasionally, there may be exactly one destructive spell that can be used on any and everything — the Holy Hand Grenade.
It should be noted that between the lack of uglifying side-effects of Black Magic and the abundance of healing effects, the followers of Good tend to be much healthier and prettier. (Which may actually serve as a Justification for Beauty Equals Goodness.) Remember, however, that Sacrifice is a virtue. You may be expected to use up your own Life Energy to get the job done.
The other most common Restriction method is requiring the practictioner to abide by a specific code of conduct that stipulates when White Magic should not be used, when it may be used, and when it must be used. This method is most often seen when the brand of White Magic involved features significant firepower. This code may mean contractual technical pacifism, or at least "Thou Shalt Not Murder" (which is distinct from Thou Shalt Not Kill). Perhaps a priest can never take a life at all, or perhaps, like a medical doctor under the Hippocratic Oath, he simply must never use his powers to cause harm. Perhaps a paladin, like a police officer issued a firearm, is allowed (or even obligated) to use deadly force in certain situations in order to save innocent lives, but may have that power revoked if it's misused.
Depressing as it is, sometimes Light Is Not Good, or else just very stupid. In these cases, people are able to use White Magic in all the wrong ways, either by serving as the personal healer of an evil overlord or by marauding around the countryside, using "holy" bolts to slaughter Dark Is Not Evil races like the aforementioned Friendly Neighborhood Vampires and Blizzard-type Orcs. Either the deity behind the White Magic isn't all he's cracked up to be, or the form of magic doesn't involve a sapient source at all.
Sometimes despite being well-intentioned, Good Is Impotent, and White Magic falls under What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?. Other times, God Is Good and White Magic falls under Heart Is an Awesome Power. Also, though White Magic is good in nature, often it should be used with caution, because if used improperly, it can be quite dangerous.
See also: The Medic, whose Healing Hands are often a result of White Magic. White Mage, who is sometimes powered by White Magic. Black Mage, who is the opposite in gameplay terms. Protective Charm is also generally White Magic.
The greenery also serves as a contrast to the various other elements found within the game, such as the dark forests and desolate dungeons, providing a refreshing and vibrant change of scenery. Overall, the presence of witch grass greenery in Maplestory enhances the aesthetic appeal of the game and contributes to the immersive and enchanting experience for players..
Reviews for "Defying Fantasy with Witch Grass in Maplestory"
1. Jane - 2/5 - I was really excited to try out Maplestory Witch Grass Greenery, but I was disappointed with the overall experience. The graphics were outdated and dull, and the gameplay felt repetitive and monotonous. Additionally, I found the interface to be confusing and difficult to navigate. Overall, I didn't find much enjoyment in playing this game and would not recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 1/5 - Maplestory Witch Grass Greenery was a complete letdown for me. The game lacked depth and complexity, and I quickly grew bored with the repetitive quests and limited character customization options. The community was also quite toxic, with players constantly trolling and harassing others. I found the overall experience to be underwhelming and frustrating, and I'll be looking for a different game to invest my time and energy in.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I had high hopes for Maplestory Witch Grass Greenery, but I found myself disappointed by the lack of engaging content and variety. The story was predictable and the quests felt like a chore rather than an enjoyable gaming experience. The character progression system was also confusing and didn't offer the level of customization and growth that I was looking for. Overall, I felt that Maplestory Witch Grass Greenery fell short of its potential and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Michael - 1/5 - I found Maplestory Witch Grass Greenery to be a complete waste of time. The game was filled with bugs and glitches, and the developers seemed uninterested in addressing these issues. The lack of support and updates made it clear that the game was not a priority for the development team. Additionally, the player base was small and the community was toxic, making any sort of enjoyable multiplayer experience impossible. Save yourself the frustration and steer clear of this game.