i'm lvl 39 assasin. I'll tell you one thing thats really misleading on these forumns. The pvp in this game isn't that great at all, depending on what you like. 

For me personally, the abyss pvp 1v1 is non existent --> its a) to easy to run away or b) at this point in the game getting into the abyss at 25 you will be farmed by higher level players. Group pvp in the abyss is to whoever has the bigger force, i have NEVER seen an equal sized force fight an equal sized force. 

The rift pvp is cool at the start but you soon realize that a) your group of 6+ just goes around killing people soloing or duoing. Eventually the opposing faction will gather a force thats 2x your numbers and you will get steam rolled. 

the journey to 50 is extremely boring/repetitive. You really start to get sick of leveling (at least for me) when you hit like level 37. 

what i thought was cool? everything for the first time in this game is really cool, i loved the flying/gliding aspect - of course until i realized how easy it makes for someone to run away. 

The fortress sieges are cool, but over time they become very dry and meaningless. Attacking a fort +ab points + medals , bigger numbers win the fight (again). Also by high 30's you start to really realize how much pveing you have to do in order to get pvp points. 

It had a lot of innovative things, and a lot of things i liked about it for the first month. But it all becomes very repetitive and boring as time passes... for me at least

hope this helps

Its fun, but not really "real fun" till late 20s, after that it gets much better.  NC did a decent job with slamming the Spammers/Sellers pretty hard and that issue is pretty much gone thankfully.  All classes are not much fun till mid 20s. 

If you dont join a good legion and if your are not social this game is a waste for you.  If you play a game for the community, PVP (light) and some good end game then you will like this game. 

Originally posted by Wrender

 We both cancelled our accounts around lvl 23 for me. My friend made it to 26 and realized we would not be viable for PvP until several more lvls due to bad gear which you cannot hope to get unless you fork out real money to the gold farmers just to be able to afford the best gear and enhancements you can get to keep from getting ripped to shreds in the Abyss. We have since moved to Fallen Earth and all i  can say is I may never play another MMO again. Fallen Earth,..

It is great that you like Fallen Earth - I might get it as well, while it is unlikely to have time to play it, I would like to support an indie developer with the guts to try something different.

On the other hand it is less great that you are bashing Aion for your own failings. Nothing that you describe is actually true.

Originally posted by Lowdos

I'll echo other people's sentiments, and add that Aion is the least casual-friendly MMO to come out in years. With only a couple hours a week you'll have to wait 2 months or so until you'll reach the PvP part.

And to be viable for PvP, you will eventually need to be far more committed (time-wise) to make it all seem worthwhile.

WoW would probrably be the safest choice if you're really strapped for time, however.

If yopu are playing an mmorpg for a couple of hours a week you are wasting your time if you think a game can be designed around your needs and those of even less casual casual players.

You want to wait and just buy a character if you can only play 2 hours a week.

Seriously, its a bit like saying you want a game of teken to be meaningful in a game lasting2 seconds becasue 2 hours a week in a mmog is as rediculous a nothoon for an mmorpg as a 2 second bout in a console/beat em up game.....

Originally posted by Thunderballs

Originally posted by Lowdos

I'll echo other people's sentiments, and add that Aion is the least casual-friendly MMO to come out in years. With only a couple hours a week you'll have to wait 2 months or so until you'll reach the PvP part.

And to be viable for PvP, you will eventually need to be far more committed (time-wise) to make it all seem worthwhile.

WoW would probrably be the safest choice if you're really strapped for time, however.

 

 

If yopu are playing an mmorpg for a couple of hours a week you are wasting your time if you think a game can be designed around your needs and those of even less casual casual players.

You want to wait and just buy a character if you can only play 2 hours a week.

Seriously, its a bit like saying you want a game of teken to be meaningful in a game lasting2 seconds becasue 2 hours a week in a mmog is as rediculous a nothoon for an mmorpg as a 2 second bout in a console/beat em up game.....

 

 

 

 

 

I guess you never heard of WoW. WoW is a game you can play a few hours a week and still accomplish something. Maybe that's why it has 14 million subscribers?

who cares what others think. its only what you think that matters

you guys are too funny.  I play casual, like every MMO I have ever or will ever play/played.  Its one of the things I discuss with a guild leader before I join a guild in an MMO.  I am now 25 in AION, I have never sweated or even though about levelling at all in game and am now half-way to level 26.   So just in speaking to those talking about making it to 25, for me I didnt even notice it.  And I play as casual as it gets.  Plenty of days I didnt even log in, and sometimes played for an hour or less or just crafted and hit the auction house for a short bit before logging.  Maybe since I have been playing MMOs since '99 I just know how to pace myself and maximize xp and all that or some of you just arent smart enough to level at a steady pace or maybe you are just lying trolls -- i dont know.  But I do know this, you can play any MMO casually and still level and get gear and have a great time.  If I did it in games like EQ and L2, I sure as heck can and will do it in AION. 

To all the young wowtards out there: Slow and steady, MMOs arent a race, they are a journey.  Enjoy it.

Oh this reminds me of the days I spent as a young slow-levelling Dwarven Cleric in EQ.  I would go to the shore in Butcher Block Mountains just to watch the sun set...

The game fleshes out differently for everyone playing it, including the OP (if he does bother to do so).

To the OP: There's really no way to predict how the game will go for you until you try it. If you're scared of wasting your time, don't bother. You can't go half-assed into a major MMO with the attitude that it may suck and you could be throwing money away, as you'll be starting it with that rose tint to your glasses.

Originally posted by Golarum

Hello all,

I've been reading some stuff about Aion, I also played in the chinese Beta, and had preordered it but decided not to purchase it after all and have played it a little in the closed betas, so I know what the game is, the mechanics and all that.

What I need to know is where is the game at as of today...

Did they add anything new, or are they planning anything like very soon?

How is the community? Is it an active community? Are people really into PvP?

How would you define your experience right now without talking about endgame or grinding, just like the fun factor.

I am looking into getting into it, and to me it will be just a casual game I will be playing a couple of hours a week, something to fill in the PvP gap that I'm feeling hehe...

Please do not start arguing about game mechanics, don't troll, don't be abusive, just looking to get some insight...

Thanks

 

Look, for sure there is people who like this game.
It is not a bad game

Personally though, having played every major MMO since UO the game is boring
There is no fun whatsoever.
To me the game is so solo oriented that there is no point in playing it as a MMO.
Of course you can play with people (or against) but the game doesn't really push you to do so, it has to be your own decision.

I am a player who likes MMO which are heavily oriented in group play both in PvE or in PVP, where playing in group makes all the difference in succeding.
Aion is not one of those games unfortunately, it has Raids apparently but the rest of the game is a solo funfest.
WoW is much better if you like this kind of games......and to me WoW is a 7 out of 10, so not even a really good game.

But if you like a game where you can achieve almost everything without grouping then Aion might be for you.

Originally posted by ste2000

Originally posted by Golarum

Hello all,

I've been reading some stuff about Aion, I also played in the chinese Beta, and had preordered it but decided not to purchase it after all and have played it a little in the closed betas, so I know what the game is, the mechanics and all that.

What I need to know is where is the game at as of today...

Did they add anything new, or are they planning anything like very soon?

How is the community? Is it an active community? Are people really into PvP?

How would you define your experience right now without talking about endgame or grinding, just like the fun factor.

I am looking into getting into it, and to me it will be just a casual game I will be playing a couple of hours a week, something to fill in the PvP gap that I'm feeling hehe...

Please do not start arguing about game mechanics, don't troll, don't be abusive, just looking to get some insight...

Thanks

 

Look, for sure there is people who like this game.
It is not a bad game

Personally though, having played every major MMO since UO the game is boring
There is no fun whatsoever.
To me the game is so solo oriented that there is no point in playing it as a MMO.
Of course you can play with people (or against) but the game doesn't really push you to do so, it has to be your own decision.

I am a player who likes MMO which are heavily oriented in group play both in PvE or in PVP, where playing in group makes all the difference in succeding.
Aion is not one of those games unfortunately, it has Raids apparently but the rest of the game is a solo funfest.
WoW is much better if you like this kind of games......and to me WoW is a 7 out of 10, so not even a really good game.

But if you like a game where you can achieve almost everything without grouping then Aion might be for you.

If you skip major campaigns and other group-oriented quests then sure, you could make the PvE portion of this game solo-centric. If you take in all the quests and do them at the levels they were designed, then it's hardly going to be JUST about soloing. I'd honestly like to see any level 16 - 20 solo the Krall/Black Claw quests, as an example.

Originally posted by Golarum

Hello all,

I've been reading some stuff about Aion, I also played in the chinese Beta, and had preordered it but decided not to purchase it after all and have played it a little in the closed betas, so I know what the game is, the mechanics and all that.

What I need to know is where is the game at as of today...

Did they add anything new, or are they planning anything like very soon?

How is the community? Is it an active community? Are people really into PvP?

How would you define your experience right now without talking about endgame or grinding, just like the fun factor.

I am looking into getting into it, and to me it will be just a casual game I will be playing a couple of hours a week, something to fill in the PvP gap that I'm feeling hehe...

Please do not start arguing about game mechanics, don't troll, don't be abusive, just looking to get some insight...

Thanks

 

I know that you already got most of your answer but I just wanted to add my insight.  I love the game but I can admit to it having problems.  A good MMO is like having a gf/bf  there will be trouble but is it worth it to stay? 

First the Good,

Excellent graphic, great music (I love the music), community is pretty good.  Easy to use IU and great combat! Crafting is rewarding becaue its hard work but the work ordes make it a breeze.  Manastones make customiztion great. 

The BAD,

Bots are annoying but being dealt with. In reality they will never be beaten.  These are the same bots that exist on WOW.  Know how I can tell? They are the same companies that are selling the gold.   Level 25 Pvp is hell with no help, Casters are OP, and Flight time needs to be addressed.  These are thing that can get better so I stick with it. 

I read an article about people *touring* MMOs recently and I could not agree more.  The cold fact is MMOs will have issues and none are perfect.   I think Aion has a bright future because the staff communicates with its players, they reward, and they listen.  They may not do every single thing you ask but you have to look at the big picture with MMOs. Their desicions effect all of us.