The Aion team has sent word that the "Truly Free 3.0" version of the game has officially launched in North America. Aion 3.0 brings new features  into the game including player housing, an increased level cap, player mounts and new content, zones and instances.

Find out more on the Aion site.

going to go log in right now.

what about the EU version?

The EU version went live already some time ago under GameForge.

Anything related to GameForge I avoid like the plague.

So I created an US Aion account and give this one a go.

Originally posted by JeroKane

The EU version went live already some time ago under GameForge.

Anything related to GameForge I avoid like the plague.

So I created an US Aion account and give this one a go.

 

you know that ncsoft has with f2p model ZERO customer support and theyr servers are FULL OF BOTTERS. just look at Lineage 2. huge failure.

when this game first came out was very pretty- and i welcomed it, but it started to become to grindy and the flying was 3sec minimal. i like the fact when you died you lost your xp.

but -meh i lost interest. nice game for graphics.

Originally posted by makii

Originally posted by JeroKane

The EU version went live already some time ago under GameForge.

Anything related to GameForge I avoid like the plague.

So I created an US Aion account and give this one a go.

 

you know that ncsoft has with f2p model ZERO customer support and theyr servers are FULL OF BOTTERS. just look at Lineage 2. huge failure.

 

The GameForge servers aren't any better and are full of botters since day 1 of EU F2P.

Hell, tons of legit players couldn't even log in the first weeks, due to the massive amount of botters taking up all the slots lol.

If I have to choose between NCSoft and GameForge, I take NCSoft in a heartbeat.

Never had an issue with NCSoft. Glad this game is F2P so I can play it again.

Aion's customer service stunk from Day 1.  Does not matter if it is NCsoft or Gameforge.  One reason I won't play the game again. 

so... if Aion is truly free now, do I have to buy the game or is it free to download?

I'm playing.  I really don't like not being able to talk for the first 10 levels.  Other than that, so far it's still the same Aion I remember from before.  Questing seems a bit faster though, so that's good.  Hope I can find a good legion on this new server to join.

I'm pretty excited for it. I'm downloading it now. I don't see what all the complaining is about. It's freakin' free for cryin' out loud. If you play it and don't like it, you have lost nothing. If you do like it, even if only for a little while, you got yourself a great bargin. I for one love it when I can download and play these games for free. 

Doesn't matter if it's free.. it still looks like an old turd. The character graphics are nice, but then you look down and the world looks like you're back in EQ1. Yes, the environment textures are that bad. Plus they're using retarded pando media booster, which I've numerous logs of it sitting in background (even after close, requires termination through console). No thanks..

there is no grind anymore 3 fixed it today!graphic got an addition today!(america)and god this make a huge difference!going f2p is gona be a huge plus because player will be able to go juge it for themsleves.i think most will say this is the best f2p game there is avail!

Originally posted by _Kyle_

 The character graphics are nice, but then you look down and the world looks like you're back in EQ1. Yes, the environment textures are that bad.

Are you telling the truth?  Or did you just lie to everybody?

Originally posted by loeslein

Originally posted by _Kyle_

 The character graphics are nice, but then you look down and the world looks like you're back in EQ1. Yes, the environment textures are that bad.

Are you telling the truth?  Or did you just lie to everybody?

Eh, he's right actually.  The ground texture in this game is just ugly.  Their are some nice aspects but the ground and some of the trees and rocks just look like crap.  I think it's the lighting they use.  EQ2 has the same issue, bad lighting, makes the game world look fake in some places.  YET, both games can have other instances of spectacular graphics, such as horizon long distance views, skies, architecture of buildings, flashy effects, etc.

seems like most asian games they seem dependent on goldfarmers and such in their way of  game.

for me i think personally i whould like this game more if i was high. its very femenine and the sound stinks. bad music and annoying sound effects.

and its very cute and all , with pet frogs and whatnot. maybe or well yes i am to old for this game.

tried it twice, once when it was realesed and now with free to play.

and it sucks kinda, atleast for me lol. not getting into the whole asian themes, with huge weapons and halfnekkid ladies. and i even like manga movies but im not getting into it.

I know we have a few upcoming new MMO releases in the next few months and I know lots and lots of peeps will be calling in sick for the first week to play them so this got me thinking.