This thread is by no means a direct insult to anyone who participated in the creation of the homepage. I am only taking the role of a critic, and displaying my honest opinions (and the errors in the site).

First off, congratulations for the opening of the Mabinogi homepage. As the Koreans would say it, Suugo (수고). I only wish that devCAT is introduced soon so that they recieve the proper credit they deserve for making the game.

Starting Criticism:

The overall webpage is very nice. Actually quite decent. It looks just like all the other Mabinogi sites, as it should. The starry blue background gets a thumbs up as well. Though the site is lacking a lot of contents, I'm sure it will be added on as the game progresses. Not much negative comments can be said here, but something about the site overall is just bland and distasteful for the eyes.

One thing that grabbed my attention: Translations. Some of the contents on the guides pages is basically a direct translations of the guides made years ago in the Korean webpage. A New release means NEW content. Please, try to write something new instead. The Korean guides were outdated, originating all the way from their very own Beta stages.

It was a nice attempt to change an NPC of two to have an African American dissent, though there was a bit too much stereotyping involved with Manus (he has no shoes either). It helps avoid the "racist" card, and gives the "North American" feeling to it. But keep it consistent. Simple mistakes can really confuse the general audience. What am I talking about?

This page: http://mabinogi.nexon.net/Guide/NPCDunbarton.aspx

Look up Manus. I think its quite self explanatory. Also to comment, Tracy is missing an NPC portrait.

Trefor's NPC descriptions have been replaced with Piaras's descriptions. Copy Pasting? Some one is gonna get a demotion.

Speaking of consistency, I'd like to make a slight note about translation/guide correlations. It was well reknowned in English communities that the life of the weapon would be called "Durability" years ago, and guides/wikis were made. However, with the release of CB and PreOB we are proven horribly wrong with the word "Proficiency". After we found and changed all the words "Durability" to "Proficiency", I read a article on the Mabinogi Tips page saying the word "Durability". Make up your mind. Now I have to go back and change all my guides AGAIN.

Blessing Water is now Holy Water? Herbalism is now Herb Skill? Uncomfortably acceptable. However, Laghodessa is NOT the official spelling for the mythical creature Rhaghodessa is named after. I get the idea that translators have no experience with the game, or celtic/fantasy backgrounds the game takes after. I also read on the Mabinogi Tips page the words "Dye Ampoule". Ampoule? What is this, Canada?! (no offense meant). I don't think it'll be spelled like that in the game, will it?

Compliments to the Promotion Video. About time NA server got their OWN movie.

The site should be standalone. Sure, Nexon runs it, and there can be a Nexon bar/link, but Mabinogi is Mabinogi. Even if its to the same department, complaints/help-requests should be sent on a form found in the Mabinogi Webpage, instead of sending the user to the Nexon page, which somehow derives its source from maplestory.nexon.net.

The Composer system, like the one in the Korean pages, was a good idea to make sure players can write songs without having to access the game directly. But wheres the button that copies all the codes? Why is the Flute instrument allowed to be tested on if Flutes will not be introduced until the far-later release of Emain Macha?

Quote form the FAQ

So do I need Nexon Cash to play?

Nope. You never have to spend a penny to play and enjoy the game. Paying users are not given an advantage in game play. If you want to be great at Mabinogi, you must keep playing. =)

Very nice review. You're gram crackers are delicious also (Justifying that you have a nice layout, and good organization with your review)

I'm in college for digital design, and the word "Consistancy" is a word that I get smacked with a ruler for if I dont follow it.

The sites pretty, but when you peel back the layers, there's some crummy chewing gum under the seats, but that's... ok. Just don't look under the seats...

Mabinogi, in a full diagnosed examination, is a delicious morsel with a nice creme bru le seasoning to it. It seems to have a certain thickness in the pasta though that can seem unsavory, and this just doesn't seem to do it justice. The garlic romano is a nice touch though, and the... wait... what the hell am I talking about?

Either way, Mabinogis looking pretty damn delicious. I just hope it's done soon.

Enjoy your Mabinogi. ^_^  I know I will. I mean my Mabinogi... not yours... unless you don't want yours. Then i'll gladly eat it. o.o

 ~Aku

evilmegaman:

strange. did they turn manus into a white guy or has he always been?

He always was white. 

evilmegaman:

so how does he relate to racism?

It doesn't. I was saying it was a good move to do something like making some black characters to avoid people saying Nexon is racist (there were no black npcs before).

But they can't screw up like that. The webpage has a white man for Manus.
 

Akurus:

Very nice review. You're gram crackers are delicious also (Justifying that you have a nice layout, and good organization with your review)

I'm in college for digital design, and the word "Consistancy" is a word that I get smacked with a ruler for if I dont follow it.

The sites pretty, but when you peel back the layers, there's some crummy chewing gum under the seats, but that's... ok. Just don't look under the seats...

Mabinogi, in a full diagnosed examination, is a delicious morsel with a nice creme bru le seasoning to it. It seems to have a certain thickness in the pasta though that can seem unsavory, and this just doesn't seem to do it justice. The garlic romano is a nice touch though, and the... wait... what the hell am I talking about?

Either way, Mabinogis looking pretty damn delicious. I just hope it's done soon.

Enjoy your Mabinogi. ^_^  I know I will. I mean my Mabinogi... not yours... unless you don't want yours. Then i'll gladly eat it. o.o

 ~Aku

Oh man dude I think you might be funnier than Spirit is with the 3rd person thing XDDDDD

Btw, your signature is awesome. I want one XD 

kitaek27:

Akurus:

Very nice review. You're gram crackers are delicious also (Justifying that you have a nice layout, and good organization with your review)

I'm in college for digital design, and the word "Consistancy" is a word that I get smacked with a ruler for if I dont follow it.

The sites pretty, but when you peel back the layers, there's some crummy chewing gum under the seats, but that's... ok. Just don't look under the seats...

Mabinogi, in a full diagnosed examination, is a delicious morsel with a nice creme bru le seasoning to it. It seems to have a certain thickness in the pasta though that can seem unsavory, and this just doesn't seem to do it justice. The garlic romano is a nice touch though, and the... wait... what the hell am I talking about?

Either way, Mabinogis looking pretty damn delicious. I just hope it's done soon.

Enjoy your Mabinogi. ^_^  I know I will. I mean my Mabinogi... not yours... unless you don't want yours. Then i'll gladly eat it. o.o

 ~Aku

Oh man dude I think you might be funnier than Spirit is with the 3rd person thing XDDDDD

Btw, your signature is awesome. I want one XD 

 But you could have one... FOR 3 EASY PAY... Ok yeah, that's waaay too cheezy... $19.99!! (Not available in Canada, products limited to the number in stock)

 But seriously, You want one? ^_^ If you got an instant messanger just lemme know and we can talk about making you one. 

kitaek27:

... It was a nice attempt to change an NPC of two to have an African American dissent, though there was a bit too much stereotyping involved with Manus (he has no shoes either). ... 

I lol'd so hard. XD

I think the website is decent, as far as aesthetics go. In terms of creativity however, it's as you said, they definitely need updated content.

I do like the fact that they added the composer to the site, though.

There shell be many updates for the site.

I'm sure there well be an update in 2weeks or so 

Pianist:

i thought the website is actually good overall...

"Good", sure. But it blends in with all the other MMO websites. Needs a touch of uniquity.

Niparo:

I do like the fact that they added the composer to the site, though.

The composer should have more features, including a large "copy all" button, like all the other composers out there.