Preview: Q&A Interview with Developers on Arisha

Arisha Concept Art

The Mabinogi Heroes development team sat down to have an interview with INVEN about the newly revealed "Arisha" coming out this week.

Courtesy of World Wide Game Watchers and "afkalmighty" we are able to have a translated version of the interview. Because this is now confirmed information we will be including validated information about Arisha in our news.

Devcat MH Arisha team - project manager, animator, programmer, and modeler

Here are the goods, confirmed from the interview:

• Vindictus is getting a new female character!
• Arisha will be released on July 23rd in Mabinogi Heroes, test server.
• She will be a dual weapon character -  like Fiona - carrying a Longblade and a Castlet (both new weapon types)
• Though she carries a Longblade,  Arisha is a Magic / Intelligence (INT) based character.  
• She was created to add stability to the Market Place in relation to demand for Intelligence (INT) based items.
• Her Castlet shoots Mana Stones and the Longblade slices
• Arisha uses an "MP" bar in addition to her health and stamina bar. Right now this is Arisha exclusive.
• Her gameplay may be difficult to master, like Spear Lann but with a  different challenge
• She was created for the Western world, and sports a more voluptuous  body type and is not based on any source character/type
• She will be able to stop time...nuff said

Whoa baby. We can't wait to see what DevCat drummed up this time.  Gamers are getting another Intelligent Diva to strut their stuff though the perils of Vindictus.

Extra Info:

We did some digging of our own  into the meaning of "Arisha". Here is what we found:

Its origin stims from the name Irene or Arina:
>> Arisha is a Russian girl name - meaning `Peaceful`.
>> Derived from the Greek Eirēnē, which is from eirēnē (peace). The name Arisha is borne in Greek mythology by the goddess of peace, the daughter of Zeus and Themis
>> Arisha is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means one who is building something great. It is derived from the Ain-R-Sh (throne, to build).
>> Arisha can also mean Highness in Hindi
>> The lyrical Arisha is a very unique name for a baby girl. More commonly used in Russian and Hindu cultures, Arisha has that slightly exotic and feminine appeal that you may have been searching high and low for.

How do you get away with being a character in this game and having the name "peaceful"? One may never know. 

Extra Side Note: Datamining from the game is not condoned.  In this case it has ruined the official launch of a new character.  Though Nexon should have protected their IP better, each of us has an onus to do better.  The Devs put a lot of work and creativity into generating content and characters for us, sometimes its better to just not spoil the surprise.

Your white hat is gray.

New Mobile Game: Durango

Brought to you by What!Studio and Nexon, Durango is a survival MMO set in the wilderness. Watch the trailer and check out that NAME DROP 23 seconds in!!!

Its sort of  really nice to see Vindictus being used to publicize new games - we still need some specifically for us though.

Strange Traveler...Mysterious DevCat

Read on for some other juicy news about DevCat.

The game is still in its early stages so not much is known.  Durango is set in the past and I'm talkin' way back - yup, the prehistoric era.  Back when the girls wore denim jean shorts while hunting for berries and the men rode dinosaurs as they shot them with harpoons...wait what!?!

Vindictus: Resources and Fansites Guide

Update: February 13, 2016

In another absolutely dumbfounding move from Nexon executed by way of its most loathed VFM Aquasol - Nexon has decided that FANSITES are not a good addition to the "community" and have banned the mention of them on the forums (with the exception of the Vindictus Wiki which has historically provided zero valuable or accurate information since its inception). 

Feel Free to air your concerns to the Vindictus Management team email: community@nexon.net

If you know of a good Vindictus related website you can send it to me via email at trixologist@gmail.com. Even though I no longer maintain this site, I WILL make changes to the list. Please do not send guild sites or personal character/account specific pages or requests.

Shayla - Vindictus NPC

Are you a new player, interested in the game or 
even a returning Vet? 

You may be at a loss for where to find information. I've put together some useful information, resources and awesome Fansites that you can use to get the low down on all things Vindictus.

Regionally Operated

DevCat created  Mabinogi Heroes (MH) as a physics based, free to play action MMO. Distributed worldwide by Nexon, Vindictus is the Western publication of the game in Europe and North America.

Most games do have IP blocks that prevent access from unauthorized regions.
Find the version that is best for you.

• Mabinogi Heroes (Korea) [KR]
• Vindictus (North America/Australia) [NA]
• Vindictus (Europe) [EU]
• Vindictus (China) [CN] No IP Block
• Mabinogi Heroes (Japan) [JP]
• Mabinogi Heroes (Taiwan) [TW]

Tip: Let your browser translate for you.

Because the game is regionally managed around the world, we have the opportunity to receive updates and news directly from Korea (Home of DevCat our developer) and other regions.

Players can expect to have a 2-6 month delay for content, updates, patches and new items to make their way to our version. Other things will be region specific and not make their way to each branch.

Stay Connected

Stay up to date and in the know directly from the source!
Get connected with Vindictus NA:

• Vindictus News
• Vindictus Facebook
• Vindictus Twitter
• Vindictus on Steam
• Vindictus Twitch (Live Streaming)
• VindictusOnline YouTube Channel

Informational Sites

Having these resources at your fingertips will help you understand things and provide you with tools to make decisions. These two sites are the only official Fansites according to Nexon.

VindictusDB  is a "complete database of everything in the brutally elegant world of Vindictus. Updated with every patch with individual, detailed pages along with advanced search and filtering options."

Use the DB as a site for item descriptions, recipes, stats, set compilations and comparisons, scrolls - literally everything in the game.

Vindictus Wiki Vindictus Wiki is an encyclopedia database that contains everything you need to know about Vindictus. You'll find anything from lore, to in-game items, skills, and expertise.

Use the Wiki as a resource for how-to guides, details on things like break offs, enchant scroll info and much more.

Premium FanSites

These unofficial fansites help you take your Vindictus experience to the next level. Get involved, learn even more about the game. These sites are owned and operated by actual Vindictus players.***

Vindictus Trix

Bringing you the news on Vindictus that matters. Dedicated to saying what you can't say and showing you what others aren't. Vindictus Trix takes a look at Vindictus not only from a players perspective but also from a business perspective. Dedicated to helping it all make sense.

Operated by: Trixologist/TrixiEEEE [East Server]

Vindictus Manual (formerly known as Vindictus Armory)

Unsure of how that new set will affect your build? Need a boost to your raw power? Want to compare weapons for your specific stats? The Vindictus Armory is your solution. The tools provided help you to customize your character build and adjust it to your play style. Enter your stats and level to get started today!
Operated by: Shippuu [East Server]Published by: Ambition Guild [West Server]

Vindictus Inn: Title Database

Find titles to add to your collection! Earn your stats by using the most comprehensive and accurate title list out there. Use this sync your titles, catch up on what you are missing or help your character reach the next color cliff!
Operated by: Sanitee/Insanitee [West Server]

SakuraFarron Tumblr

Posting the latest Mabinogi Heroes KR updates, screenshots, videos and more the Sakura Farron Tumblr is a choice resource for staying up to date.
Owned and Operated by: SakuraFarron [West Server]

Vindictus Steam Group (NA)

Steam players unite - Aussie, East and West, no matter your server you'll find a friend in this unofficial refuge. Stay up to date on all things Vindi and meet up with other players to add some pizzazz to your gaming experience.
Operated by: Yookie/InTraining [West Server]

Vindictus Cosplay Library

This site holds a comprehensive collection of in-game cosplays from around the world. Check it out if you need inspiration or just want see if your favorite character has been brought to Vindi reality.
Operated by: AresRage [East Server]

Twitch Stream: Cloud0621

Streamin' in the Cloud has never been so energetic as with Cloud0621. This Twitch stream is designed to make you have fun.  Clouds voice is as entertaining as your favorite DJ and he provides constant interactive commentary for your Vindictus gameplay.  Players are welcome to join Cloud on his year long stream-a-day journey. Drop by for any of the mini events including UnSober Sundays, 12 and 24 hour Stream-a-thons, and a few Mesh-Ups to see what all the excitement is about.
Operated by: Cloud0621 [East Server]

Twitch Stream: Seju

Watch as Seju tackles all of toughest bosses the game has to offer stopping only to help those who have fallen along the way. Ever the defender of injustice this stream will feature fun and fighting in raids - stats just don't matter.  Watch the Stream live if you are interested in the game or just want to watch another character tackle our favorite Fomors.
Operated by: Seju/Dragonwar0 [East Server]

World Wide Game Watchers

This blog is maintained by afkalmighty and Akil Krishnan (LIB53). They promote foreign games and provide translations, and news coverage on the latest developments straight from KR.

Lagerowonder Gameplay

His YouTube channel showcases new content in Mabinogi Heroes [aka Vindictus] from an Average Joes perspective. Watching him get pummeled and learn from it, lets you know you're not the only one who feels insignificant when watching "the pros" play. Check out his YouTube channel for a first look at upcoming features and gameplay.

VSnobs

Vindictus Snobs is not your typical Vindictus forum. It's a place for a discerning and serious players concerned with improving their effectiveness in the game to gather and strategize, while dissecting the nuts and bolts of the game. Deemed the hub of science, VSnobs is a place where these players can connect with each other to discuss game mechanics, gameplay techniques and gear choices while improving overall knowledge with calculations and experiments.
Managed by various members of Vindictus community

As you can see there are a lot of great resources out there. I have listed the main sites. There are tons of Tumblrs, YouTubes, GamePlay Streams and Guild Sites that have even more information.

***If you own/contribute to one of the sites listed and would like your description changed reply or email us and I'll gladly update.***

*This post is cross on both forums (NA and EU) It may be updated as more tools become available from the Community and Nexon.