Ultimate Game Card

Fri, November 20 2009

So, I’ve mentioned that I play Maplestory a time or two and while it;’s free, there is a cahss hop where players can buy all sorts of things from abilities to stats changes special armor to pets. When Nexon announced they were going to have a special where you could buy a white tiger pet and it would be permanent, instead of expiring after 90 days, I decided to go for it. Previously, I saw a game card by the registers at Wal-mart which said it would work for Maplestory as well as a host of other games so I picked it up on the way out the other night.

Unlike actual Nexon cash cards, the $20 Ultimate Game Card can be used with games such as Runescape, Silkroad and Trickster Online. It’s also pretty ugly but that’s pretty inconsequential. ;) And, unlike a regular cash card, one does not simply go to the regular page to add a card to one’s account. Instead, I had to go through the process of selecting NX (Nexon’s currency) and then use the Ultimate Game Card as payment by selecting PayByCash. I was then taken to the PayByCash site which allows me to choose a payment method, including the Ultimate Game Card as well as these other methods:

• Cash (through the mail) – US Dollars
• Money Order or Cashiers Check by Mail
• Moneybookers
• BOKU – Pay by Mobile (Mobillcash)
• Western Union QuickPay
• WebMoney Transfer
• TravelersExpress MoneyGram

After entering my information and card number, the process was complete and I was directed back to the Maplestory site. The amount loaded into the cash shop immediately and easily. However, I had to go through the process twice because I bought a $20 card and the Maplestory site only has options for $5, $10, or $30 increments. This meant I got 4 e-mails (2 for each transaction, one from Nexon and one from PayByCash). Regardless, I now have a cute white tiger to pick up my Mesos and help me get rich.

I was surprised at the extra steps it took to redeem the card and this might be confusing for some if they don’t take the time to read the instructions on the back (I didn’t at first) but I’d probably buy the Ultimate Game Card again in the future.