For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos.

Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race).

Maybe it's just the pre-orders.

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

No. I think more people prefer not to look like a fairy though.

No offense to the Elyos fans of course. ;)

Yeah but Asmodians look like emos.  We can win really can we.

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Yeah but Asmodians look like emos.  We can win really can we.

Not really, depends on how you make the char.

My sin looks like a demon (with horns). Hardly emo, more badass than anything.

Yea basically because Asmodians look somewhat demonic\beastial.

How do you form a guild in aion, need full group or just a high enough level

I picked Asmodians Due to my understanding of things. We were being torn apart by a race that wanted power and destruction. Why would we make peace with that? I really don't care who killed the ambassador,  we should of killed the balaur when the world was . Elyos are blind and weak to the cause. I would rather sacrifice them then give in to such a weak idea of peace with there history with us as a whole.


 

Originally posted by Abloec

Yea basically because Asmodians look somewhat demonic\beastial.

and my bad ass Elyos looked like this...

:)

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

Originally posted by Krilster

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Yeah but Asmodians look like emos.  We can win really can we.

 

Not really, depends on how you make the char.

My sin looks like a demon (with horns). Hardly emo, more badass than anything.

Trust me - it looks like an emo.  Probably got a scar on it eh?  There's even a graveyard near the newbie Asmo area isn't there? :P

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

 

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

I don't think I misinterpreted the law at all.  Elyos are basically pacifists/appeasers (depending on your point of view) and Asmodians are basically aggressors/realists (depending on your point of view).

Don't really understand your comment about Angels.  Do you read a lot of Sandman by any chance? :P

Originally posted by Krilster

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Yeah but Asmodians look like emos.  We can win really can we.

 

Not really, depends on how you make the char.

My sin looks like a demon (with horns). Hardly emo, more badass than anything.

Honestly, this says it all (no offense to Kriister).  A very small percentage of players (very small) will choose their race based on lore reasonings.  The rest will base it on looks of the character, and a handful for the environment they like most.  In WoW, if you wanted an "attractive" character, you played alliance.  It was hardly a choice of lore.  In Aion, either race can be attractive, and most characters will be.  However, for the asmos, they can try and look badass at the same time.

I've said it a million times, but honestly.  How many of you teenagers out there are shooting for the pretty, kind, gentle race?  I'd bet the vast majority will aim for asmos out of insecurity alone.  Still others will just have a preference towards the darker looks.  Nothing wrong with it either way, but it's very obvious what's going to be most popular if you apply common sense, rather than logic.

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

 

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

I don't think I misinterpreted the law at all.  Elyos are basically pacifists/appeasers (depending on your point of view) and Asmodians are basically aggressors/realists (depending on your point of view).

Don't really understand your comment about Angels.  Do you read a lot of Sandman by any chance? :P

No, it's based upon an old Biblical story.  The angel in black basically is an angel of god who came down to lead the people of earth but his robes were stolen by a demon and replaced with black robes, the angel thinking nothing of this donned the robes and set out to lead the people but was of course confronted by the demon wearing white robes and played upon the fears of the crowd of the symbolism of the black robes and that the angel was in fact a false prophet, etc. and the people of course believed him. 
 

Don't know if I can agree with Elyos being appeasers when alot of the lore leads one to believe that some of their views of Asmodians is as much for their appearances and way of life as it is anything else, believing themselves to be blessed while the Asmodians cursed.  Very superficial stuff IMO.

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

 

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

I don't think I misinterpreted the law at all.  Elyos are basically pacifists/appeasers (depending on your point of view) and Asmodians are basically aggressors/realists (depending on your point of view).

Don't really understand your comment about Angels.  Do you read a lot of Sandman by any chance? :P

No, it's based upon an old Biblical story.  The angel in black basically is an angel of god who came down to lead the people of earth but his robes were stolen by a demon and replaced with black robes, the angel thinking nothing of this donned the robes and set out to lead the people but was of course confronted by the demon wearing white robes and played upon the fears of the crowd of the symbolism of the black robes and that the angel was in fact a false prophet, etc. and the people of course believed him. 
 

Don't know if I can agree with Elyos being appeasers when alot of the lore leads one to believe that some of their views of Asmodians is as much for their appearances and way of life as it is anything else, believing themselves to be blessed while the Asmodians cursed.  Very superficial stuff IMO.

Very emo :P

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

 

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

I don't think I misinterpreted the law at all.  Elyos are basically pacifists/appeasers (depending on your point of view) and Asmodians are basically aggressors/realists (depending on your point of view).

Don't really understand your comment about Angels.  Do you read a lot of Sandman by any chance? :P

No, it's based upon an old Biblical story.  The angel in black basically is an angel of god who came down to lead the people of earth but his robes were stolen by a demon and replaced with black robes, the angel thinking nothing of this donned the robes and set out to lead the people but was of course confronted by the demon wearing white robes and played upon the fears of the crowd of the symbolism of the black robes and that the angel was in fact a false prophet, etc. and the people of course believed him. 
 

Don't know if I can agree with Elyos being appeasers when alot of the lore leads one to believe that some of their views of Asmodians is as much for their appearances and way of life as it is anything else, believing themselves to be blessed while the Asmodians cursed.  Very superficial stuff IMO.

 

Very emo :P

Very stereotypical and very insecure ;)

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Originally posted by mmaize

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

 

Perhaps you misinterpeted the lore, because from the Asmodian side the Elyos opened the door so the Balaur could walk right in and spring their trap.  It is also their view that upon first meeting the Elyos took the high society view and frowned down upon the more feral looking Asmodians. 

Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's bad or good for that matter.  An Angel make wear black robes as easily as they could white.

I don't think I misinterpreted the law at all.  Elyos are basically pacifists/appeasers (depending on your point of view) and Asmodians are basically aggressors/realists (depending on your point of view).

Don't really understand your comment about Angels.  Do you read a lot of Sandman by any chance? :P

No, it's based upon an old Biblical story.  The angel in black basically is an angel of god who came down to lead the people of earth but his robes were stolen by a demon and replaced with black robes, the angel thinking nothing of this donned the robes and set out to lead the people but was of course confronted by the demon wearing white robes and played upon the fears of the crowd of the symbolism of the black robes and that the angel was in fact a false prophet, etc. and the people of course believed him. 
 

Don't know if I can agree with Elyos being appeasers when alot of the lore leads one to believe that some of their views of Asmodians is as much for their appearances and way of life as it is anything else, believing themselves to be blessed while the Asmodians cursed.  Very superficial stuff IMO.

 

Very emo :P

hmm sounds more like funky has no idea what emo even means, but just throws it around because he thinks its cool... or so his friends tell him it is.

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore.  If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.

Asmos have cool claws and most people don't read lore.

Originally posted by abyss610 

hmm sounds more like funky has no idea what emo even means, but just throws it around because he thinks its cool... or so his friends tell him it is.

 Heh if you say so mate. 

I wanted to be original so I play Elyos :].

Originally posted by Shiymmas

Originally posted by Krilster

Originally posted by FunkyLasagne

Yeah but Asmodians look like emos.  We can win really can we.

 

Not really, depends on how you make the char.

My sin looks like a demon (with horns). Hardly emo, more badass than anything.

 

Honestly, this says it all (no offense to Kriister).  A very small percentage of players (very small) will choose their race based on lore reasonings.  The rest will base it on looks of the character, and a handful for the environment they like most.  In WoW, if you wanted an "attractive" character, you played alliance.  It was hardly a choice of lore.  In Aion, either race can be attractive, and most characters will be.  However, for the asmos, they can try and look badass at the same time.

I've said it a million times, but honestly.  How many of you teenagers out there are shooting for the pretty, kind, gentle race?  I'd bet the vast majority will aim for asmos out of insecurity alone.  Still others will just have a preference towards the darker looks.  Nothing wrong with it either way, but it's very obvious what's going to be most popular if you apply common sense, rather than logic.

None taken, and I understand your point.

I've always preferred darker/evil etc.characters in games. I was always horde in WoW because I like having the appearance of a beastlike character rather than a bland human or something "pretty". The main reason for this is because they tend to look more intimidating in pvp (or I like to pretend they do ) and with the level 50 gear they will look more gritty and evil.

Not to mention I was as evil as possible in Fable and Fable 2, not including the countless MMOs I've played (Trolls and ogres in EQ2) etc.
I just honestly prefer an ugly fierce char than a bright and pretty one.

I like both factions but I'm picking Asmodian because I like there legion cape & wings better.  Silly yes I know.

Originally posted by aithieel

I wanted to be original so I play Elyos :].

The Elyos are no more original than the Asmodian.  If anything the Elyos would seem more the choice for people leaning toward traditional appearances.

Originally posted by aithieel

I wanted to be original so I play Elyos :].

.....

Care to elaborate on that?

 i made both 2 different servers, eventho i like asmodian starting area more, aswell the main city of asmodians i liked the feeling more than being in sanctum. still i was only playing beta for couple of days , things might change when i play more.

edit : have to say also that asmodian male running style looks very retarted, and yea its all about the looks i suppose at the end of the day most people chose sides.

cheers,