All Posts by Ayase

The OP didn't make that very clear.. but this is the official NCsoft AION website.

Edit: I think this deserves to be a news item on the mmorpg main page, actually...

They will do just that, and they're currently releasing new art once in a while. I guess things will be clearer once the official website launches. :) (I'm guessing: sooon)

I think that saying there will be absolutely no grind is taking this a little bit too far... They will definitely reduce it greatly and present the player with many more ways of gaining experience, but it's not going to be non-existant. I find it exceptionally hard to believe it would become like Guild Wars in that sense.

(And this is a good thing!)

Hmm, would it be possible for the topic author to perhaps elaborate a little what he/she means by "sandbox"?

The difference would be that earlier Korean games weren't designed for an international market, while Aion is.

so.. when did this turn into a straight-out fansite propaganda thread?

Simply put.. if you want Korean translations (they will always be nice, since internal NCsoft connections tend to not be very fast) Aionfuse is definitely the place for the english speaking ... Hellrose is a great translator and chronicler :) However, the place has unfortunately been rather inactive lately.

If you're more looking for just a discussion community although without much going for itself when it comes news, Aionsource is a great place. Plenty of people there. They put up news when NCsoft announce them, pretty much.

If you want it all, try Aionlib (All the news, rumors, interviews and articles, a great and growing community of nice individuals as well as extensive information in the aionwiki).

I'm not saying any of the above sites is better than the others, since they obviously have different target audiences :) Just try them all out, until you find one you like. We all have different preferences!

Check the AionWiki. They haven't made public any official specs yet, but something similar to that of the wiki article is estimated.

aionlib.com/windex.php

No, although no such incredibly detailed information has been disclosed, I can say for sure that all classes will be able to have wings. It's an integral part of the gameplay and in such a context it really would make no sense for rangers to be the only ones with wings.

While we are all anticipating Aion and waiting for the official EU/NA website to be launched...

I created this thread to show everyone a small Aion preview site made for Aion by the staff and members over at Aionlib.com

http://preview.aionlib.com/

I recommend you to visit this site if you just found out about the game and want to get a good overview on what there is to expect! The information on it has been run by NCsoft officials and should be accurate!

I bet we all want to spread the word of Aion, so please feel free to give this link to your friends so that they too might realize how nice this game is going to be. 

The site is currently available in English, French, Dutch, German and Swedish.

Enjoy!

We *should* be able to play right away... since they're aiming for a global release. However, I assume you mean that things rarely go as planned :)

It's Chun* for the record ;) Not that it matters too much, since the names are subject to change (even the Korean) - They're not sure to be the same on release.

However, I'll need to wait until the second race, the Ma, are displayed until I can make a mature decision on this matter!

Edit: This message was posted before I started to work as an Aion Community Coordinator, and was still running a fansite.

Believe me... it won't be free to play. Sorry, just don't want you to get disappointed at a later stage :) Dungeon Runners and Guild Wars were both off-shore productions, none made by the Korean development team making Aion (We're talking 100++ developers on this game) . Furthermore, both Guild Wars and Dungeon Runners are highly instanced which allows for a different server structure and adaption depending on amount of players. Basically, it's cheaper to maintain. SUN is also highly instanced and falls under the same category. I would say, the reason all of the fore-mentioned are free is that they do not provide lasting content that would excuse a monthly fee. They lean towards temporary satisfaction games more related to the FPS family.

Remember, Aion is a huge production which they are putting real effort into. It's another flagship (Like Lineage). Even if it will cost to play, I am convinced it will be worth it.

Just for the record... Aion is not really a successor of Lineage 2, as it offers a quite different playing style in comparison. I think the attracted audiences will differ quite a bit. There will be a Lineage 3, and that my friends, will be the successor.

Saying Aion will not be *the* successor to L2 does not mean it won't be a good game. It will be a kick-ass game with incredible graphics, innovative and exciting game mechanisms and dynamic combat content. Aion is a stand-alone, branched-off franchise that will serve as a complement and alternative, not a replacement :)

I am certain that the PvPvE that is coming with Aion is more than what we've seen before. Even if the concept isn't entirely new (not many concepts are these days) I strongly believe it will provide a vast improvement compared to any half hearted attempts that have been made before.

Bsides, aren't the Yong having something to do with the PvPvE in Aion? I didn't see anything about an entire NPC faction in that link! Now that has to count for something :)

Edit: Even if the features are both called "PvPvE", don't take for granted that they will actually be the same thing in practice.

The game is being developed by a proved development team (They brought us Lineage). However, I am sure they learnt a lot from the development of the Lineage games and are intent on bringing things closer to perfection. Aion has a whole lot of innovation going for itself. If we're lucky (I think we will be), we will soon face a true next-gen highly qualitative MMORPG. So just hang in there. It will definitely be worth your wait. I have yet to see a single game in development out there that can hold it's own against Aion :)

Aion is a great game and there are many more videos to see.

Kunihiko Ryo (the music composer for Aion) put up a pretty nice tralier/compilation on his site a while ago.

http://www.ryokunihiko.com/aion/index.html

There are also some other movies you might want to check out at Aionlib.com (not to mention the latest Aion news)

Originally posted by djOez

Originally posted by ayase
I also doubt that it's NOT coming out ;)

Aion is definitely coming out. If by some remote, bizarre reason it won't - I'll make a vow of chastity and move to a remote, isolated mountain range where I shall spend the rest of my days in agony and flagellation.

you could also just kill yourself..

I also doubt that it's NOT coming out ;)

Aion is definitely coming out. If by some remote, bizarre reason it won't - I'll make a vow of chastity and move to a remote, isolated mountain range where I shall spend the rest of my days in agony and flagellation.

As a manager of the Aion Librarian, I would like to dissociate the administration from this message. We have one thread already, and that is all we need. Apologies from the staff. ;)

Edit: Jynn, good thinking though!

Everyone! Be sure to check out our newly announced competition! There are official NCSoft Aion posters are prizes, a must have for any die-hard Aion fan! ;)

Good luck!