History VideoGame / Mabinogi

* TakenForGranite: Happened to Morrighan in the backstory. [[spoiler:She seems to have [[IGotBetter gotten better.]]]]

* TheGoomba: Raccoons and Foxes of all colors are the most prominant example, as well as some species of early spiders, rats and bats, though later PalletteSwaps of the above three will be actual threats. The buck stops there though; even simple wolves are dangerous to newbies.

* RainbowPimpGear: Averted. For the most part, all gear of the same class (light, medium, and heavy) has the same stats and upgrades (aside from durability); and gear obtained from [=NPC=] shops changes colour every in-game day. There are also dyes available from the [[RevenueEnhancingDevice cash shop]] that will let you change the colours. So, generally speaking, you can usually find some sort of attractive outfit combination that will be no weaker than any other in its class. Or you can just equip a cloak, which obscures your character if you end up making them look hideous.

** G10 also introduces the Demigod transformation, which makes you [[PowerGlows glow white]], [[PowerGivesYouWings sprout big feathery wings]], [[HealingFactor regenerate health, mana and stamina really fast]], run faster, and gives you access to a couple of ridiculously powerful moves to go with that. And, you can [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill use it with the above-mentioned transformations.]] The downside is that it actually ''consumes [[ExperiencePoints XP]]'' when you use it.

''[[http://mabinogi.nexon.net/ Mabinogi: Fantasy Life]]'' is a unique MMORPG developed by [=DevCat=] and released by Nexon. It's a 3-D [[VideoGame game]] with {{Anime}}-style artwork, using the Pleione engine (unique to ''Mabinogi''). The world and storyline are based in part on CelticMythology, specifically the Welsh {{Mabinogion}} and bits of Irish mythology; and is concerned primarily with the conflict between humans and [[TheFairFolk "Fomors"]]. Unlike many [=MMORPGs=], there is plenty to do besides combat, although it is still an important part of the game. The extensive and robust crafting, music, and exploration systems make it possible to play MabinogiFantasyLife without engaging in any sort of combat, beyond the beginner quests, and still find plenty to do. However, this does make advancement somewhat slow and difficult by comparison.

MabinogiFantasyLife does have an overarching story, which is released bit by bit in large updates called "generations", which themselves consist of smaller updates called "seasons".

''[[http://mabinogi.nexon.net/ Mabinogi: Fantasy Life]]'' is a unique MMORPG developed by [=DevCat=] and released by Nexon. It's a 3-D [[VideoGame game]] with {{Anime}}-style artwork, using the Pleione engine (unique to ''[[MabinogiFantasyLife Mabinogi]]''). The world and storyline are based in part on CelticMythology, specifically the Welsh {{Mabinogion}} and bits of Irish mythology; and is concerned primarily with the conflict between humans and [[TheFairFolk "Fomors"]]. Unlike many [=MMORPGs=], there is plenty to do besides combat, although it is still an important part of the game. The extensive and robust crafting, music, and exploration systems make it possible to play MabinogiFantasyLife without engaging in any sort of combat, beyond the beginner quests, and still find plenty to do. However, this does make advancement somewhat slow and difficult by comparison.

!![[MabinogiFantasyLife This game]] provides examples of:

* AllDesertsHaveCacti: {{Averted}}. Most of the deserts in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] don't have very many.

* AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent: "RP missions/dungeons" are a major quest type in [[MabinogiFantasyLife this game]], wherein you play as [=NPCs=], who often have unique equipment setups and skill selections. Some [=NPCs=] are brutally efficient for what they're expected to tackle, but others require a bit more care from the player.

** You can also combine the two latter and fire off a powerful Spear of God, which is generally agreed as the most powerful attack in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] barring special, impractical set-ups. Although few people use the Spear of God, it is a generally accepted tactic for several of the solo bosses.

* BadassBookworm: The hundred Royal Alchemists per server. They can research upgrades for cylinders that permanently become available in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game's]] database for everyone.

* BlindIdiotTranslation: Yes, Nexon, the boss of Peaca dungeon's normal version is a ghost that is close to being wealthy, AKA, "[[FacePalm Demi Rich]]". Especially weird since it isn't the only Lich enemy in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]], but it is the only one to mistranslated in that way (It seems likely Arc Lich was supposed to be Arch Lich.) Another bit of fun is that Esras is referred to as a male about half the time through G2.

* BribingYourWayToVictory: When it first came out in North America, [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] was like this. You had to pay for character cards in order to rebirth your characters, which is a nearly essential part of [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]], and you had to buy one of three extra services available in order to play through the storyline and possess a [[EmpathicWeapon Spirit Weapon]]. However, this was changed with the ''Pioneers of Iria'' release. It is now possible to rebirth for free, with some time restrictions; and anyone can do the storyline quests and own Spirit Weapons.

* BrutalBonusLevel: When entering Peaca Dungeon, [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] warns you that it's "beyond difficult." [[SincerityMode It's not joking.]] Enemies often have complete immunity to some forms attack and can churn out fully-charged spells five times faster than players can. The difficulty levels keep increasing, too: the hardest form of the dungeon can take from [[MarathonLevel five to seven hours to finish!]]

* CollectionSidequest: It is possible to obtain books in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] that ask you to collect a number of items. If you do this, you'll get a special item, usually an equip.

* CripplingOverspecialization: The three warriors, Tarlach, Ruairi and Mari. Tarlach was a pure mage, Ruairi a swordsman and Mari an Archer, although she does have ''some'' melee capabilities, unlike Tarlach. The most painful point of [[CripplingOverspecialization this trope]] is that a pure mage in [[MabinogiFantasyLife Mabinogi]] can be hard to play without wands or advanced spells, and Tarlach has neither of them, and the player who happens to be running the G1 quests ''must'' play as Tarlach up to three times. Whoever they happen to bring with them will get Ruairi or Mari depending on their position in the party lineup.

* DeathIsNotPermanent: This is actually explained. All the player characters are actually from another world, and therefore cannot die in the world that [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] takes place in.

* HealthDamageAsymmetry: So very {{averted}}. Most often battles are decided in [[MabinogiFantasyLife Mabinogi]] in only a few blows, since both players (especially new players) and monsters can die in very few hit. {{Averted}}, however, with Shadow Monsters who tend to have High HP and deal low damage until you reach higher difficulty.

* InexplicableTreasureChests: These are typically only found in dungeons. However, during certain events, they can drop from just about every animal and monster in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]].
* InGameNovel: Many of these. Most of which are simply flavour text relating to [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game's]] main storyline. Some are stories by random adventurers, or musings by {{NPC}}s. A very few actually contain info on game mechanics.

* ItemCrafting: A large portion of the clothes, tools, armour, and weapons available in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]] can be crafted, using the tailoring, handicrafting, and blacksmithing skills. You can do things like cooking food and making potions, as well as crafting completely useless items like paper cranes, "costumes", and furniture.

* KatanasAreJustBetter: {{Averted}} -- nearly all of the swords in [[MabinogiFantasyLife this game]] are Western swords. There are only about two Eastern swords in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]], and while good, they're not overpowering.

* TheLawOfDiminishingDefensiveEffort: ''Painfully'' {{averted}}: you either learn how to fight defensively in [[MabinogiFantasyLife Mabinogi]], or you die a lot. You choose.

* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: at the earlier stages in [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]]. While shields can soak upwards of 50 damage, that becomes a drop in the bucket when faced with later, more difficult dungeons.

A {{sequel}} game, ''[[http://feature.mmosite.com/content/2008-05-07/20080507202642223.shtml Mabinogi 2]]'', is currently under development, and is expected to be released late 2011.

* WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThis Since you play as a HeroicMime, you can't defend yourself when [[spoiler: Ruairi accuses you of killing his brother, Rian]].
** Actually, the player character does talk in occasional cutscenes...After G3. Of course, it wouldn't make any difference since he mostly [[CaptainObvious points out things anyone with an IQ above room temperature could figure out.]] I preferred my hero as a mute...

** Failure of the Metallurgy skill produces Unknown Ores, which are worthless and useless...except that they're very useful for some Alchemy skills (which were released much later), and to some players they're ''more'' valuable than actual metal ores. Cue success after success, when it's ''failure'' that gives you the good stuff.

* AprilFoolsDay: And ''Ferghus'' comes down to greet you, twirling and spinning around daintily like Nao does. It's one of the funniest things ever.

** Empowering the sword with the Shock skill turns it into an [[InfinityPlusOneSword Infinity +1 Sword]]. In this state the sword's damage is increased and several unique abilities are unlocked, including the single most powerful attack in the game with a recorded damage of over 12,000. Rank 1 Shock raises the weapon's base damage to a colossal 145-239, which dwarfs even the most powerful maxed-out Spirit Weapons. Bear in mind that unlocking the sword's full power requires completion of [[ThatOneSidequest That One Sidequest]] and a whopping 448 AP, and an additional 4 AP PER POINT to repair.

** {{Averted}} with Nao's Soulstones, a paid premium item, which can be used to revive and fully restore the character without penalty, via Nao's magical [[{{MostCommonSuperPower}} breasts]]' healing power. Come on, we all know that's what's ''really'' happening.

* MostCommonSuperPower: Notably averted for the vast majority of the female {{NPC}}s, as well as player characters; who tend to be fairly realistically proportioned. [[PlayedStraight Played very straight]] with [[MsFanservice Rua]], Ethna, and Kusina; and Nao, who is also prone to {{Gainaxing}}. Nao actually [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] this at one point in conversation, where it comes up that she's quite self-conscious about the size of her breasts ([[{{Bowdlerize}} this conversation was toned down for the North America release]]).
** In the Japanese version of [[MabinogiFantasyLife the game]], asking Nao about her clothing (which she had to sew for herself) would make her give you the keyword 'breast' (only works when the character is male), allowing you to ask every NPC in the game about their boobs. Again, this was [[{{Bowdlerize}} removed for the American release]].
** The Chinese version has the keyword 'breast' changed to something like 'heart's secret'.
** On the other hand, if you're willing to put up with ''well built'' arms, you can make your character quite busty by increasing her upper body muscles. Sleeves hide that pretty well.
** What do you mean realistically proportioned? Just look at those chests on the 10-year-olds...

** However, as of the Merchant Destiny (released in Korea and upcoming for NA), it is now possible to hit 100 training counts without any failures at all.