Have you heard of the Maple Story game? It used to be that those seeking to escape reality would simply pick up a book and lose themselves in a gothic novel, searching for the bare-chested hunk who was upholding the family honor by climbing crumbling parapets. With the advent of the computer age, gold to wow escaping from reality has gone virtual, and MapleStory is a premier example.

Maple Story is a massive multiplayer game that relies heavily on the role playing aspect for appeal (MMORPG). As such, the Maple Story game is a widely popular online game that is played for free. Game Study reports that as of a couple of years ago, in China alone, the Maple Story game has found 18 million subscribers while in the United States 1.5 million gamers log on religiously.

Much like any other role playing games, Maple Story is big on defeating monsters, attaining ranks, honing personal skills, and gaining a reputation. After that, there is the town of Amoria, where virtual marriages are held.