It's strange, but to be honest I'm going to have to agree with the OP.  The graphics in the trailers really looked spectacular, but for some reason when I got in game, had everything on high, maxed my resolution, tried out all three types of bloom -  It didn't look any where near as good, kind of made me sad.  :(

I'm running:  SLI 9800 GT 512s.

The quests, I was expecting more story-driven quests, but that's not happened yet.  As of now, I'm level 7, and hoping for a much better experience once I hit 10+, we'll see though.

I kinda have to agree with the OP. As I was playing all the mobs seems to be taken up, but its to be expected with the sudden rush of people playing. One advice to everyone, if you want to level up fast and get first kills you'll need to be playing a mage. Basically they get every kill they want, and they do massive damage and the mobs die pretty much after their second spell.

It kinda sucks because I started out as a scout and for some reason I had to melee for a LONG time before I can get my hands on a bow and to actually have some range skills. I would of expected to start with a bow in the beginning and work my way up with meleeing at some other time.

Very standard MMO....... kills 10 of X, collect 4 of Y

Game is a grind............, maybe I've played too many MMO, but <target mob> <kill mob> <target mob> <kill mob>..is what you'll be doing for about 4 hours non-stop to get to level 10

This is the part that confuses me though...So why dont you point me into the direction of where theres a modern MMO that doesnt have to collect this and collect that. Or kill, kill, kill....etc. Every MMO out there today makes you do these 2 things. Even skill based games you'll have to kill tons of monsters to skill up. Take away quests to collect things or killing things to level up or skill up and what do you have left? A MMO full of crafters? And then whats the point of even crafting weapons or armor or siege stuff when you dont even want to kill anything? People complain about these two simple things alot. Hell you guys can go play sims online or something then. It doesnt require you to kill anything or collect stuff.

What else is there really to do if you dont kill monsters or do quests? They are the most basic things you need to do to develop your character. If you guys dont like it, you should just quit playing MMO's entirely because there will never be a game out there that doesnt make you quest or kill monsters to level/skill up.

Originally posted by Lobotomist

Glad I decided not to download beta.

As I see its nothing new from LOTRO or  WOW. Except different graphic. And few  gimmicks.

 

 

Pretty much sums it up Lobo. Just prettier graphics. Glad I have actually had the chance to try it out. Least now I know I won't buy another over-hyped MMO and only play for a month before I realize I don't like it.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

It's an MMORPG, thus it is obviously going to follow the MMORPG format. If you don't like it, perhaps MMORPGs are not for you?

Originally posted by Jimmydean

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

 

It's an MMORPG, thus it is obviously going to follow the MMORPG format. If you don't like it, perhaps MMORPGs are not for you?

Did you even read what I typed?  Or are you here to spout out whatever comes to mind?

Originally posted by dstar.

Originally posted by Jimmydean

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

 

It's an MMORPG, thus it is obviously going to follow the MMORPG format. If you don't like it, perhaps MMORPGs are not for you?

 

Did you even read what I typed?  Or are you here to spout out whatever comes to mind?

Perhaps I mistook what you said for something else? Or perhaps you do not share the same feelings with the OP, either way, my statement stands, whether it is directed at you, the OP, or both.

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

Yep of course, as being 'the same old thing' isn't something bad. Most of western MMOs are the same, and Aion's 1rst 20lvls is no different. It was already known years ago that Aion wasn't going to invent the wheel. Also, you gotta love the people who are dissing the game after 2-3hours of gametime!!!! Hahahaha. (did I do it right? )

Originally posted by sigurd57

Originally posted by Gameloading

Originally posted by sigurd57

Originally posted by BigMango

Originally posted by sigurd57

.... the trolls and haters who say this game won't make it in the US market.  
This game I don't think can stand up to the western gamer's level of A.D.D.

Ahhh.. yes, the western world has 1 game: Wow. With 11m players (how many of those are in NA?).

 

 

There are probably more NA players playing Free Realms than WoW at the moment.
What most WoW lovers fail to recognize is that the largest majority of these "11 million" subscribers is on the other side of the world.   

But it is sad, NA does have only one MMO and that is WoW..  That's because it is forced down your throat.   Walk into any store and look at computer games, you'll be lucky to find any MMO other than WoW on the shelf..  And usually its a big fukin display to boot.   Hell, there are a ton of people out there who don't even know anything other than WoW exists.   Sad, but true.    I give Blizzard credit, they even have free trial discs at the damn checkout in WalMart.    

Market saturation at its finest.   Also, WoW is many peoples first MMO, so every new one is compared to it.   So, when they log into AION and realize "What, no arena e-peening and rep grinds with naked NE chicks?!"  <delete>  + <flame>

I don't think AION is a bad game, but I will stand by my statement that it will not thrive in the US market because of the exact mentality of a US MMO Player.   Most people complain they want something new, but when its given to them they shyte on it.

 

 

 

And what many WoW haters fail to realise is that, when World of Warcraft announced 10 million subscriber, they revealed that 2.5 million active subscribers are in NA, 2 million are in Europe and 5.5 are in asia.
 

This means that World of Warcraft completely dwarfs every other mmorpg on the market even if you take only the NA and European numbers, or even just the North Americans.

Are there more players playing Free realms? Not a snowball chance in hell. Free Realms has reported 2 million registrations, not active players. World of Warcraft has reported 2.5 million active (as in active accounts) subscribers.

This can all be found in the press releases.

Sorry to butt hurt you on your MMO of choice. 

Sorry for actually having checked the facts before I open my mouth.

Also, WoW is not my mmo of choice, nice try though.

Originally posted by zzbird

It shows you are a new gamer obviously. I have 2 accounts in Chinese server: Lvl 40 Cleric and Lvl 45 Sorcerer. I just want to say there will be more amazing quests and group activities in your futrue gaming days.
 

I never did understand the whole ''play for a day and make an opinion'' What happened to people getting into an mmo at launch and becoming part of it as it evolves, I dont recall any game that was perfect, had a ton of content, or was huge at launch, I like to start in a game and give it a fair chance to grow while I am becoming a part of it over time. I had thought thats what mmo's were all about, becoming a part of the world over a period of time, giving your input on the official forumns as the game grows to give the devs advice and direction that the players want, man alive have the mmo crowd wandered away from what the genre is.

Originally posted by Electriceye

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

Yep of course, as being 'the same old thing' isn't something bad. Most of western MMOs are the same, and Aion's 1rst 20lvls is no different. It was already known years ago that Aion wasn't going to invent the wheel. Also, you gotta love the people who are dissing the game after 2-3hours of gametime!!!! Hahahaha. (did I do it right? )

Good form, and it's a good thing because if you disagreed with me I was going to call you a spoiled WoW player that didn't know anything about MMOs!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Electriceye

Originally posted by dstar.

Originally posted by Electriceye

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

Yep of course, as being 'the same old thing' isn't something bad. Most of western MMOs are the same, and Aion's 1rst 20lvls is no different. It was already known years ago that Aion wasn't going to invent the wheel. Also, you gotta love the people who are dissing the game after 2-3hours of gametime!!!! Hahahaha. (did I do it right? )

 

Good form, and it's a good thing because if you disagreed with me I was going to call you a spoiled WoW player that didn't know anything about MMOs!!!!!!!

I always thought that was Moe from the 3 stooges in this picture
 

Originally posted by boognish75

Originally posted by Electriceye

Originally posted by dstar.

Originally posted by Electriceye

Originally posted by dstar.

I especially like the part where people are going off on the OP about saying the game is no different than anything else.  Their counter arguments prove the OPs point.  "This game is the same old thing."  "Oh yea?  Show me a game that doesn't use this forumula!!!!"  Hahaha.

Yep of course, as being 'the same old thing' isn't something bad. Most of western MMOs are the same, and Aion's 1rst 20lvls is no different. It was already known years ago that Aion wasn't going to invent the wheel. Also, you gotta love the people who are dissing the game after 2-3hours of gametime!!!! Hahahaha. (did I do it right? )

 

Good form, and it's a good thing because if you disagreed with me I was going to call you a spoiled WoW player that didn't know anything about MMOs!!!!!!!

I always thought that was Moe from the 3 stooges in this picture
 

LOL Moe, amazing! You just reminded me of them, thanks!

Ages since I watched the three stooges.

I have to agree with another poster in this thread... and say some people need to stay away from MMO's and find another hobby for their off time. 

As for Aion... it's quite nice, once they let us do some PvP in another event. This game should start getting real fun :D

Side note, I LoL'ed bad when i first entered the game and saw so many people on at once, and how smooth it ran. Then i thought about Warhammer and LoL'ed bad again.

I played the CHinese beta for a short of time b4 it went  retail, and to be honest, I was not impressed by the storylines, or the game plays, but the graphics were stunning to me. The only reason i want to play the NA beta because i want to see the world one more time.

Here are some of my best memorable snap screenshots:

After trying Darkfall this Aion seems like a kids game, PvP you say? i dont think you know what reall pvp is ;p

I thought I would never say this but after games like Darkfall I dont think i can come back to these autotarget=WIN button+fetch me 10 rabbit tails x1000 games..........bye bye 2002-2008, roll on the next era of MMOs which actually require a brain to play (and have real stealth element, adding another layer of tactics that you can use) and are actually fun instead of feeling like a job in a virtual chatroom for which i have to pay.

That is all, thank you and good night.

Originally posted by Cristina1

After trying Darkfall thi sAion seems liek a kids game, PvP you say? i dont think you kno whwat really pvp is ;p

I thought I would never say this but after games like Darkfall I dont think i can come back to these autotarget=WIN button+fetch me 10 rabbit tails x1000 games..........bye bye 2002-2008, roll on the next era of MMOs which actually require a brain to play.

Well don't hate on Aion... Your just into that type of game...  Maybe you like that 3rd person or 1st person style better doesn't mean a game sucks... Just go play the game you want... no need to hate... :P

Originally posted by Dirktooth

Originally posted by solareus

Crytek engine is 5 years old. One of the first things I felt in the game was, wow , the trees are a huge fail. Recycled from Guild Wars. The water is like Lineage 2 , My character can't swim. THe texture maps wow, so classic to Lineage 2, with a slight wowish hint on the architecture.  The performance of the game was amazing, cause it is a half decade old game engine running on next gen computers.

If you love Korean style mmo , that are a cross from grind and questing with a pretty open field of doing either or, then you will love this game. For myself after getting to level 3 , grinding, with no really motivation from the opening content to continue, I just logged off. For me the direction of who I am , or what my race is about in the first opening llevels are what pull me in. I've grinded before, I have done mediocre quests before, and I've flown before ,in a game as dated as Shadowbane.

NcSoft is failing to get something fresh, and Aion is a mix bag of nuts of everything they done before.

 

Well if you are expecting that much, demanding hi-res trees with 500k polygons each, displacement maps on everything, ambient occlusion for your visual hunger etc, then you are playing the wrong game, MMO isnt your type.  Aion, simply said, is bringing some favorites in other games and improve it.

You do flying in Shadowbane but can you accomplish a fluid combat in mid air? NCSOFT did not fail, its the players that fail to understand

In shadownbane air combat was fluid and proven tatic for a lot a lot of skilled players. No one is asking for massive poly counts, but simply reusing Tabula Rasas environments in this game is really lame. The trees are just poor looking, I would think if people wanted this kind of game play, they would go play Lineage 2 .

NcSoft made a game with little risk, little innovation, and little initutave to create a fully fleedge mmo of the this generations calibur. If this game came out in 2003 , then heck yeah .. it be amazing. This genre has progressed in technology and what people in America want out an mmorpg that Aion is simply another Korean game with nothing more to offer then a game like Neo Steam.

Think NcSoft beleives in the Korean success of the products, but they care little at making a product , that are to the standards of an American and European audience.

Originally posted by Cristina1

After trying Darkfall this Aion seems like a kids game, PvP you say? i dont think you know what reall pvp is ;p

I thought I would never say this but after games like Darkfall I dont think i can come back to these autotarget=WIN button+fetch me 10 rabbit tails x1000 games..........bye bye 2002-2008, roll on the next era of MMOs which actually require a brain to play (and have real stealth element, adding another layer of tactics that you can use) and are actually fun instead of feeling like a job in a virtual chatroom for which i have to pay.

 

That is all, thank you and good night.

Prime example of why I'll never touch Darkfall. :P

Originally posted by Cristina1

After trying Darkfall this Aion seems like a kids game, PvP you say? i dont think you know what reall pvp is ;p

I thought I would never say this but after games like Darkfall I dont think i can come back to these autotarget=WIN button+fetch me 10 rabbit tails x1000 games..........bye bye 2002-2008, roll on the next era of MMOs which actually require a brain to play (and have real stealth element, adding another layer of tactics that you can use) and are actually fun instead of feeling like a job in a virtual chatroom for which i have to pay.

 

That is all, thank you and good night.

The first quest in Darkfall asks you to kill how many goblins?

Originally posted by heartless

Originally posted by Cristina1

After trying Darkfall this Aion seems like a kids game, PvP you say? i dont think you know what reall pvp is ;p

I thought I would never say this but after games like Darkfall I dont think i can come back to these autotarget=WIN button+fetch me 10 rabbit tails x1000 games..........bye bye 2002-2008, roll on the next era of MMOs which actually require a brain to play (and have real stealth element, adding another layer of tactics that you can use) and are actually fun instead of feeling like a job in a virtual chatroom for which i have to pay.

 

That is all, thank you and good night.

 

The first quest in Darkfall asks you to kill how many goblins?

/snicker

Originally posted by solareus

I was not going into this "closed" beta with any kind of hype or anything, but it was mediocre game with wings, and very dated graphic engines. I will not stand up in the NA market place very long. Lineage 2 already does everything Aion does, and really think Aoin is not up to par with games LotRO, Vanguard, Warhammer, EQ ect, it is a game that looks f2p, with the same same graphic executions as rapplez online.

The settings where full blast on my friends pc and it is was just mediocre, at best.

This game is aReleased title, pulling the same bullshit NcSoft over and over with these "closed NA" beta , the game is released, in Korea so anyone has the right to review it, they made no attempt to cater tio NA, we are just a sales figure.

sounds like someone dont know how to adjust video options very well. aion has nothing realy new but improves on old mmo things. the graphics are good but not high end enough to make people have to buy new comps to play it ie like aoc was.

overall aion will be a good game. it wont be nothing new but somteimes its better to just improve on old than try something stupid

Originally posted by sidfu

Originally posted by solareus

I was not going into this "closed" beta with any kind of hype or anything, but it was mediocre game with wings, and very dated graphic engines. I will not stand up in the NA market place very long. Lineage 2 already does everything Aion does, and really think Aoin is not up to par with games LotRO, Vanguard, Warhammer, EQ ect, it is a game that looks f2p, with the same same graphic executions as rapplez online.

The settings where full blast on my friends pc and it is was just mediocre, at best.

This game is aReleased title, pulling the same bullshit NcSoft over and over with these "closed NA" beta , the game is released, in Korea so anyone has the right to review it, they made no attempt to cater tio NA, we are just a sales figure.

 

sounds like someone dont know how to adjust video options very well. aion has nothing realy new but improves on old mmo things. the graphics are good but not high end enough to make people have to buy new comps to play it ie like aoc was.

 

overall aion will be a good game. it wont be nothing new but somteimes its better to just improve on old than try something stupid

had the game maxed, and it looked "ok" , granted i understand they can't go hi res because of the flying part, but the game lacked atmosphere in sound and graphics. They relay to much on big breasts, and the breastsa them selves don't even jiggle !

Originally posted by sidfu

Originally posted by solareus

I was not going into this "closed" beta with any kind of hype or anything, but it was mediocre game with wings, and very dated graphic engines. I will not stand up in the NA market place very long. Lineage 2 already does everything Aion does, and really think Aoin is not up to par with games LotRO, Vanguard, Warhammer, EQ ect, it is a game that looks f2p, with the same same graphic executions as rapplez online.

The settings where full blast on my friends pc and it is was just mediocre, at best.

This game is aReleased title, pulling the same bullshit NcSoft over and over with these "closed NA" beta , the game is released, in Korea so anyone has the right to review it, they made no attempt to cater tio NA, we are just a sales figure.

 

sounds like someone dont know how to adjust video options very well. aion has nothing realy new but improves on old mmo things. the graphics are good but not high end enough to make people have to buy new comps to play it ie like aoc was.

 

overall aion will be a good game. it wont be nothing new but somteimes its better to just improve on old than try something stupid

Aion didn't really improve on a lot of things. It also made a few things worse.

Most importantly though, I'm sick at tired of all these EQ/WoW clones. So damn tired. I always ask myself, why do I always keep going back to WoW after trying new MMO's? Because all of the new ones are exactly like WoW, just with a different skin. And personally, I'd rather play WoW or LOTRO than most of these clones.

Originally posted by Electriceye

What the hell are these negatives?   You need to tell us your impressions on Aion as Aion, not as 'yet another MMO'.

1. kill x of y.
2. combat is boring 1rst 10 levels.
3. game is a grind
4. people are mostly just soloing (in the early levels)*
5. places you start in are way too small

These 'negatives' are present in every traditional MMO.

 

1. No goal or reason to be there
2. No real story

 

The lore is very rich and you have a purpose, there's a story, but see, you need to READ the quests to figure out what's happening.

 

And finally:

 

1. There's something wrong with the game's horizontal vision.
2. Text is mediocre at best.

 

Again, I get the impression you're just lying your !@# off. Text is very well written, it's perfect in fact. The game's view is just like any other MMO, it's got nothing wrong with it.

 

This leaves us to:

"NPC's did not speak to me."

 

They would have spoken to you at launch, but too bad you won't be playing!

 

 

 

*:EDIT

 

 

That, and OP is left with nothing than some attempt at bashing the game that never promissed to be the innovation god or anything like that. It never even said it would kill WoW, people just want to think there is some legendary knight with wings of righteousness that will cut WoW's head off, as if something like this is possible when a game has millions of subscribers.

Play it, check if you have fun with it or not, and decide for yourself. Btw betas are focused on testing on their side, completely different from a game trial, although they can give some showoff like "based on beta feedback, we have changed this: *patch notes list*.

I actually love how lore and storyline progresses in Aion, it's not a known IP, so they expect you to know nothing about the game lore, and they do it very will with the memory loss and recovery.