Quote from Juno;31160:
So basically, each char is limited to one weapon type and only some genders can use some weapon types.
Weapon Types. sort-of.
Lann, has two choices later on, focusing on dual swords, or dual spears.
Fiona can focus on Sword+Shield or Mace+Shield
Evy can focus on Scythe or Staff
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And yes, there's a good amount of face customization , similar like mabi, and some body customization too (breats, slimness, and I think height... can't remember exactly everything.)
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Let's also not forget that the game was just recently released, we can't really know what the almighty DevCat may do to improve the game further.
Mabinogi itself has changed A LOT since the original release on korea.