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Aion
Jul 23, 2009 20:59:08 GMT -5
Post by Keinermacht on Jul 23, 2009 20:59:08 GMT -5
Well, a quick search of the forums here shows that there is basically no discussion of Aion, NCSoft's new monthly subscription fantasy MMO, so I'm starting a thread on it. I pre-ordered the game a little over a week ago and took part in one of the "closed" betas last weekend. I say "closed" because all you have to do is front up your $45 now and Amazon will happily send you an access key good for all the remaining beta weekends until the game's official release in 2 months. Overall I'm pretty happy with the game so far although it is an "evolution" not a "revolution" in terms of advancing the MMORPG genre. The elaborate, whimsical visual style of the game is quite unique and, I might add, somewhat jarring to me after several months of "grim and gritty" MMO visuals in Warhammer Online. For all its idiosyncracies, Aion is poised for what could possibly be one of the smoothest launches ever of any MMO in the western world, due of course to the fact that the game already went live in Korea and China well over a year ago. The next beta weekend begins July 31st if any of you feel like joining me, although if not, I can still be persuaded to provide screenshots and a short review for the blog
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Slurm
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Aion
Jul 23, 2009 22:03:52 GMT -5
Post by Slurm on Jul 23, 2009 22:03:52 GMT -5
I think the next one for me is Champions. It may not be want I want, but it will at least be fun for a bit.
As far as doing any reviews or thought on Aion...PLEASE!!!
It would be great to have someone write stuff up about it. Feel free to register on the site and I'll set you up as an author, then write whatever you'd like. No pressure though!
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 9:18:57 GMT -5
Post by Maeve on Jul 24, 2009 9:18:57 GMT -5
I don't know if I will play Aion or not, but I've always thought NC Soft does a pretty good job with the sheer mechanics/customer service part of MMOs.
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 9:23:21 GMT -5
Post by GrilledCheese28 (aka Aruth) on Jul 24, 2009 9:23:21 GMT -5
I think the next one for me is Champions. It may not be want I want, but it will at least be fun for a bit. As far as doing any reviews or thought on Aion...PLEASE!!! It would be great to have someone write stuff up about it. Feel free to register on the site and I'll set you up as an author, then write whatever you'd like. No pressure though! Ya know...I got in that Champions beta, and I still have yet to play it. I'm just not that into superheroes I guess.
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 9:43:28 GMT -5
Post by Gubgub on Jul 24, 2009 9:43:28 GMT -5
NCSoft has had a decent track record with me. I did not get into the Champions beta, or definitely would have tried it. May try the game when it comes out. I would beta or free trial Aion, but not if I have to buy anything to do it. If it's downloadable to beta, fine, but I have not seen that option. Blade and Soul (NCSoft), when it gets out of Alpha, looks potentially very good (if one doesn't mind the violence), but that is at least a year or two away. I would be interested in Aion reviews, definitely.
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Slurm
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 9:44:10 GMT -5
Post by Slurm on Jul 24, 2009 9:44:10 GMT -5
I think the next one for me is Champions. It may not be want I want, but it will at least be fun for a bit. As far as doing any reviews or thought on Aion...PLEASE!!! It would be great to have someone write stuff up about it. Feel free to register on the site and I'll set you up as an author, then write whatever you'd like. No pressure though! Ya know...I got in that Champions beta, and I still have yet to play it. I'm just not that into superheroes I guess. Bastard! Why's everyone in the beta but me??
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 11:23:51 GMT -5
Post by Sarc on Jul 24, 2009 11:23:51 GMT -5
I'm excited for Champions, their PvP sounds fun. If the Pvp doesnt hold up though, not sure that i would stay.
Aion is a game taht will look good enough to actually play through to max level i think. Maybe recapture the fun i had leveling my first WoW toon and discovering all the different zones in the world. Also young servers are just fun places to be.
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 12:03:47 GMT -5
Post by Winin on Jul 24, 2009 12:03:47 GMT -5
I know nothing about Aion, except that there seems to be someone with wings, so maybe you get to play an angel? I'd love to read a review on the blog (HINT HINT), or maybe a podcast review once it comes out.
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 22:08:04 GMT -5
Post by Pikcolo on Jul 24, 2009 22:08:04 GMT -5
Hello everyone Well, I've played that last two closed beta rounds, and all I have to say is the game is solid! I found the PvE portion of the game to be rather standard, nothing new here. It's the PvP thats got me all hot and bothered. Its been years since I've played a PvP game like Aion, hell, since DAOC to be honest. I've pre-ordered Aion for both Nef and I. Looking forward to release. Keinermacht, Close beta 5 starts next week, im going tryout the ranger class this go around, post your server and Nef and I will try to join you if we can.
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Aion
Jul 24, 2009 22:30:37 GMT -5
Post by Gubgub on Jul 24, 2009 22:30:37 GMT -5
I know nothing about Aion, except that there seems to be someone with wings, so maybe you get to play an angel? I'd love to read a review on the blog (HINT HINT), or maybe a podcast review once it comes out. I believe that you play demigod-ish characters that can fly and PvP in flight. Some early testers complained that it was only 30 second bursts, but I don't think they even bothered to read the splash page-- it is implied that you are striving to become a "better avatar" and that your flight powers increase at high levels. So, flying PvP seems to be part of it. However the actual beta testers may have more on this.
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Aion
Jul 27, 2009 16:57:07 GMT -5
Post by Keinermacht on Jul 27, 2009 16:57:07 GMT -5
... I've pre-ordered Aion for both Nef and I. Looking forward to release. Keinermacht, Close beta 5 starts next week, im going tryout the ranger class this go around, post your server and Nef and I will try to join you if we can. Wow, great to see so much of a response to my original post about Aion I have to be honest and say that I spent at least as much time on the last beta weekend (my first) in the character creation menus as I spent actually playing the game. I don't think I got any of my guys above Level 3, I was too busy making mutants I can't even remember what server I was on the other weekend but I'll be sure to post back here on Friday and let you know. Odds are I will still be goofing around in the "n00b" areas all weekend, although I suppose if I'm to write a proper review of the game for the blog I'll need to do some PvP before Opening Day. More discussion here later this week
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Aion
Aug 2, 2009 17:19:35 GMT -5
Post by Keinermacht on Aug 2, 2009 17:19:35 GMT -5
Hello everyone Keinermacht, Close beta 5 starts next week, im going tryout the ranger class this go around, post your server and Nef and I will try to join you if we can. Rachel and I are playing the beta now, our server is Nezekan, and we'll be focusing on the Asmodian faction (currently and most likely through launch as well). I've made a priest named Melchior, while Rachel works on her mage ( Larana) and warrior ( Baolun). It might be a bit too late to meet up with us this beta weekend but we'll be hitting all the rest of them up through September. So far it's been a blast! I'll post screenies within the next couple days
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Aion
Aug 5, 2009 20:56:27 GMT -5
Post by Zeli on Aug 5, 2009 20:56:27 GMT -5
Ab and I got preorders today from the local Gamestop because we can still cancel our order if we don't like what we see in beta (online Gamestop doesnt let you do this).
We'll be playing Elyos, but again, no commitment to the game before we see beta.
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Slurm
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Aion
Aug 5, 2009 21:13:01 GMT -5
Post by Slurm on Aug 5, 2009 21:13:01 GMT -5
If you think it's the bee's knee's lemme know, ill give it a whirl
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Slurm
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Aion
Aug 6, 2009 12:03:41 GMT -5
Post by Slurm on Aug 6, 2009 12:03:41 GMT -5
Hey when does that beta start Z? I just looked and the Champions beta opens on the 17th for preorders. Maybe i'll preorder and beta both and decide which to buy that way.
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