http://uk.aiononline.com/news/announcements/aion-eu-service-transition

i find it qutie disaptoing that it will go f2p , but im happy if the player base will grow again , maby a new server launch amd pvp in abyss always great fun.

For now i will stop my subscribtion and wait for 2012

hmm so only the EU servers are going f2p?

http://www.aionfreetoplay.com/websit...691d60933c6f8d These are the F2P features. Now if these options were to be implemented to the NA AION, I "sort of" don't mind as the "gold package" (the pay every month) version is pretty much like how it is now - BUT CHEAPER. Although if you take a look at some of the "perks" that each of these account types get, Starter, Veteran (an account that has paid the subscription) and Gold Pack, it looks quite unfair and unbalanced... Some features are limited to F2P players.

Here are the details : http://www.aionfreetoplay.com/website/featuresdetails/

Also, they would probably implement a cash shop/boutique system and IF they don't mess up with it such as selling gear improvement items or anything that could power you up easily (even items to help you level up faster) I wouldn't mind... but IF they do put all those disgusting items, it really will make the game even more incredibly unbalanced, I would quit and I wouldn't be surprised if many others do. From what I see so far, I'd still stick with P2P AION. I'd like the subscription to be cheaper though hehe and the monthly veteran rewards are neat.

I still play Aion on and off.  It's mostly good, but I always get bored and unsub.  I try to do Abyss PvP and either get ganked or in groups it turns into such a huge lagfest that it's unplayable.  I'm told to turn off character models (toons become nameplates only) and that defeats the purpose of playing Aion - which is supposed to be for the graphics.  Even minecraft looks better than watching a bunch of nameplates flying around.  That being said, I'll most likely resub when 3.0 comes out to see how housing works.