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My first impressions of Aion were not very good. After reading all the hype and excitement over the game, checking out some pvp vids, and knowing about it's development for the last 3-4 years, I decided to pre order the game and couldn't wait to try it out. I hate to sound so negative but,, personally I don't think it will be very successful in North America. Lineage was and still is very popular in the asian market but didn't do so well over here. I tried it, enjoyed the graphics but hated the gameplay. I lasted about a week.. After trying Aion this weekend, nothing impressed me. For starters, I don't understand the hype, glamour, and just can't see what others supposedly do regarding the graphics. Honestly, Vanguard, LOTRO, and even EQ2 looks better. I have a 8800 GTS Graphics card with a 1440-900 LCD 19 inch monitor in which I cranked the settings all the way up,,, or as high as they can go in Beta. The trees look to cartoonish similar to WoW, bleh! The water looks childlike and not as clear, real, and gorgeous as other games like EQ2, Vanguard, and LOTRO.. The player models look bland, dull, not diverse enough, and everyone looks pretty much exactly the same. The monsters I've seen so far looks as If they should be in pokemon,, very very childish. One thing I do like about Aion is the combat system and cool animations. I love the idea of a fun combo combat system and this is the only reason I haven't uninstalled the game,,,,,, yet... But the combat system alone won't save the game for me. It felt as If I was playing a manga anime, and not a true traditional eXciting MMORPG. I believe Aion will not be huge in North America. Once true oldschool EQ and DAOC vets check out the game, I'm sure most of them will see what I see and that highly anticipated smile will quickly turn into a upsetting frown. Being an Avid MMO Vet, I most likely won't play Aion this September unless my other half insists I play,, which I hope not.. The next game on my most anticipated list is Mortal Online.. I'll get the chance to test that out on the 3rd of August.. Hopefully I won't be as disappointed with that as I was with Aion. Rallithon Oakthornn |
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Its already huge in North America and Europe so you are wrong. Internet makes you Stupid!! |
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Sounds like the art style really wasn't your thing and it really colored your view of the rest of the game.
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HOW DARE YOU SAY ANYTHING AGAINST THE GREATEST GAME EVER MADE!!!! AION WILL REVOLUTIONIZE GAMING AND MAKE ALL OTHER MMO DEVELOPERS WEEP.
Seriously though, I do agree with you and think most people are still in the "honeymoon", "it's a new game to play so its awesome" phase. Anyway, massive fanboi defense incoming in 3.......2..........1.......... |
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angryhoboman
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Joined: 7/18/09
"How do I stop.. uh my wife from do rape on me?" - Borat |
That is the main reason i dont play asian style games :(
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Originally posted by Shastra
Isn't it funny how many people WANT it to fail? Just because it doesn't cater to their particular needs. They can't just move on and let other people enjoy the game, they have to try and force their dissapointment on others. I'm having a blast playing the game. That's all that matters for me. |
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Originally posted by Shastra
Thanks for clearing that up. The argument you present backed up with a liberal amount of irrefutable data seals the deal for me. |
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Originally posted by Shastra Actually it has not released so its success is non-existant. The game is played for 3 days every 2 weeks. It is still in a marketing trial mode in Europe and NA so stating that it is a success right now is a outright lie because there is nothing to gauge its success on. If you would like, I will provide you with information that reflects that. Its called a release date. And if you can't take a joke, work on your reading comprehension. |
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You can try to spin the previous comment in any way you like but you failed in your sarcasm. If you want to make fun of AION fans atleast don't make up things. No one ever said AION is revolutionary. And the beta is proof enough of AION's popularity and nothing will change on release date. Ofcourse those who want AION to fail will continue with their doom and gloom. Internet makes you Stupid!! |
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Originally posted by Shastra
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Originally posted by oakthornn
did you try thinking before you posted this? Aion Gives you Wings!!! |
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When did people start saying Aion reinvents the wheel? People just find it common, yet very addictive and fun. And it seems you just didn't like the art style, I can't see how character models in Aion can be so dull and the scenery so crappy when compared to other MMOs in DX9. And don't try to compare MMO graphics with FPS graphics, they are not yet at the same level. Just be honest and say you hate games because they come from Asian developers, that would make things clear. No problem there, many people say "I hate this game because it is Asian", there are just some people that come with weak arguments like the classic and overused "WoW clone" that seems to be used in every non-sandbox MMO released since WoW hit the few millions subs mark. This will be the most polished MMO release in the last few years, with the betas they have many chances to fix westernization issues (no, not talking about making everything easy) and know how many servers they will need. |
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Originally posted by Shastra Beta proves NOTHING. Look at the numbers released by Age of Conan and Warhammer about how many signed up for beta and how many wanted in beta. The numbers in beta are nothing and do not relate to success in any fashion at all. And no, I know Aion is not revolutionary. I am being sarcastic because that is the one thing that I can say sarcastically and 99% of the readers get. Anyone claiming Aion is revolutionary is an idiot. Simple as that. I have said it before...I do not want Aion to fail. I want another game to succeed well and soon because the whole MMO market is stagnant and it needs a huge success to bring some emphasis back to MMO's. WOW has been the 500 gorilla in the room for too long and as a result, innovation has been thrown out the window and stagnation (in terms of game design and creation) is the way of the world right now. The WORST thing that can happen is that Aion is another repeat of AOC and WAR. It comes out to massive hype (which it has), attracts a huge number at launch (which it will) and then 3-5 months later, the numbers vanish and we have yet another weak entry in the MMO market. This will be horrible for MMO's in general and I do not want to see it. Of course people will call me a troll and tell me I want Aion to fail because I think it will (and I have my reasons). But it is the last thing I want to happen. However, to come here and state that it is a success in regions where it hasn't even released yet, is questionable. EDIT: And let me add, the genre right now is crying for innovation, not me. |
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Laughing-man
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Joined: 4/23/09
I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those Deaf-mutes. |
Originally posted by oakthornn
What level did you get to OP? No offense but the things you are describing, the childish monsters and the things of that nature. Well normally in the begining of games the monsters do look childish. Lets compare it to WoW since everyone does, I'll roll a blood elf. Oh look its a freakin neon orange tiger that looks like it belongs in a calvin and hobbes cartoon... IMAGINE THAT! You don't like Aion because you don't like the art style, thats fine, just don't try to justify your hatred based off a million other little things, its clear to everyone you just don't enjoy the art style. Which would have made your origional post really short though... OP: "I hate Aion's Art style, its childish!" There i fixed it. |
Originally posted by templarga Beta proves NOTHING. Look at the numbers released by Age of Conan and Warhammer about how many signed up for beta and how many wanted in beta. The numbers in beta are nothing and do not relate to success in any fashion at all. And no, I know Aion is not revolutionary. I am being sarcastic because that is the one thing that I can say sarcastically and 99% of the readers get. Anyone claiming Aion is revolutionary is an idiot. Simple as that. I have said it before...I do not want Aion to fail. I want another game to succeed well and soon because the whole MMO market is stagnant and it needs a huge success to bring some emphasis back to MMO's. WOW has been the 500 gorilla in the room for too long and as a result, innovation has been thrown out the window and stagnation (in terms of game design and creation) is the way of the world right now. The WORST thing that can happen is that Aion is another repeat of AOC and WAR. It comes out to massive hype (which it has), attracts a huge number at launch (which it will) and then 3-5 months later, the numbers vanish and we have yet another weak entry in the MMO market. This will be horrible for MMO's in general and I do not want to see it. Of course people will call me a troll and tell me I want Aion to fail because I think it will (and I have my reasons). But it is the last thing I want to happen. However, to come here and state that it is a success in regions where it hasn't even released yet, is questionable. EDIT: And let me add, the genre right now is crying for innovation, not me.
The genre is just happy how it is, otherwise there wouldn't be so many mindless idiots playing WoW. It is the players fed up with WoW who are calling for innovation... unfortunately, we're in the minority. |
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Laughing-man
Advanced Member
Joined: 4/23/09
I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those Deaf-mutes. |
Originally posted by madeux
Generalizing = Failing to understand others. People who enjoy WoW can still want new things too. Please, everyone, stop being so narrow minded. Edit: Oh and just because some people enjoy WoW does not make them a "mindless idiot." Though I think this goes without saying. |
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been playing and enjoying it, will play it till the old republic ships. but Aion is nothing new.......... could do with a lot more content as well ;) Current - Lotro, SwG Offline - WaR, Aoc, EvE, CoV, Champions, Aion, Vanguard, Guildwars, EQ2, WoW(omg 3.5yr) Future - The Old Republic/ StarTrek |
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Ha mindless idiots huh. Your really the type of individual I hate. Just because others enjoy the highly polished and content rich game that provides countless hours of enjoyment doens't manke them mindless idiots. |
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Laughing-man
Advanced Member
Joined: 4/23/09
I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those Deaf-mutes. |
Originally posted by madeux
I like how you blindly attack people, it shows how mature you are. It makes me wonder what game YOU Play where everyone else is just like you.... Oh and 2 points for proving my "Narrow minded" comment. |
Originally posted by Laughing-man Exactly. I still play WOW because its the only game out right now that is even remotely fun to me. In other words, my 4th year in WOW is more fun than the so-called new games like AOC and WAR. That does not mean that I am content with WOW and I would like something new to come along and make Blizzard get back on their game. People are criticizing SW:TOR right now for everything but at least they ARE thinking of new stuff and going to give it a try. Who knows how it will turn out, but I will reward them with my money for at least being WILLING to try something. And I honestly think it will be Aion's lack of innovation that will cause people to play it. For many, it will be the same ole, same ole and for them, it won't be as good or as fun as their old "same ole"....if that makes sense. |
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Scalebane
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Joined: 10/28/06
Yours is not the path of force, though force is often needed to clear the path. |
OMG someone saying bad things, they need to shutup, these forums are for only good talk!
We are all ignorant until truth is revealed to us.. However.. How do we know the truth is not in fact a lie.. "When a man has lost everything, he may despair and die. He might give his soul to the fate's... or, he can resolve to take action." "The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand." |
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Laughing-man
Advanced Member
Joined: 4/23/09
I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those Deaf-mutes. |
Originally posted by Scalebane
Mature discussion does not require people mindlessly and foolishly slinging insults like we're all at recess in the 5th grade. Sorry I don't sink to your level. |
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ko1o
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Joined: 3/18/04
--)AC, AC2, AoC, UO, SB, SWG, DAoC, WoW, EVE, AO, D&DO, LoTRO, FFXI, EQ2, DFO, PWI, CoP, WAR(-- |
I had high hopes for this game also. I got bored of doing the same quests over and over, with no challange what so ever. PvP is a joke, it all came down to random luck which was an random interuption or a resisited stun. No talent trees, so everyone is the same... pvp spec will be putting on pvp gear. Grind to 50 then grind pvp/raid gear. PvP people with weaker gear. Sounds amamzing... ------------------------------ |
Originally posted by Laughing-man I can generalize too and say the community is enough of a reason to stay miles away from Aion and going by some of the posters in this forum, it will make me wish for the WOW community any day. I have never seen such blind fanbois who rush to defend their game by insulting people who don't like it. Yeah, that is a great community and one nice way to win over people on the fence about the game. See, generalizing sucks doesn't it? |
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Aion is releasing with big fat content patch so don't worry ;) Internet makes you Stupid!! |
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