Aion: Goes F2P and Revamped

[Demenic]

I tried this game a looong time ago durning the f2p thing and couldn't even make it to level10. Was fucking bored out of my mind with horrible combat, shitty quests, and incredibly slow paced gameplay.

I'm bored at work on my lunch break so I'll bite. I'll agree with you on a point partially. Flight combat is absolutely horrible unless you're a ranged class and even then it's questionable. Luckily the abyss is dead and with it went most of flight combat. But combat and gameplay as a whole? only up to level 10? C'mon... Quests are your typical MMO quests with some spy/rifting quests that sometimes get interesting. I'll admit, the game has flaws. Sometimes the flaws seem pretty huge, but most of the time they're forgettable enough to still enjoy the game.

For the people even remotely considering coming back to try it, there is a fast-track server now for lv55 characters and under that gives double exp to level quicker. That'll soon apply for lv60 and under with the 4.0 update I believe as the level cap increases to 65. You can access the fast track from any server so it's not something you have to reroll for. They've also streamlined a few things that used to be tedious when leveling (like xeno weapons and more).

[Shiyo]

I played this game at release(the day it released) when it had a monthly sub and got to level 47 cleric before quitting. Was bored the entire time, wanted to try it again but it's still the same boring game.

^This. Perfect description of the Aion community.

Most bad korean MMO grindfests are full of elitist psychopaths so makes sense. The game is bad and on one wants to play it, then the community is so bad and elitist and crazy that it makes people even want to play it less. Makes no sense..if your game is really dead/dying/no one playing wouldn't you WANT more people to play with?

[Demenic]

I played this game at release(the day it released) when it had a monthly sub and got to level 47 cleric before quitting. Was bored the entire time, wanted to try it again but it's still the same boring game.

Well that's quite different than "couldn't make it to level 10" haha. I played it in the beta and then played it for a good while and quit shortly after the 2.0 release. But I came back and started playing again a few months ago and have been mostly enjoying it since then. To each his/her own I guess. As for the community, yeah it's not the greatest. LFG is filled with more trolls than ever and it's hard to get into the upper dungeons sometimes, but a lot of people have been leveling alts lately, so I think people have been a bit more accepting in general. I mostly trio or do stuff with full groups of friends so I don't experience the elite mentality much.

[arus2001]

^This. Perfect description of the Aion community.

Think it's just the MMO scene in general. FFXI? Until recently, replace +25 with RMEs and certain gear. Rift? Link your achievements or you're not getting invited. GW2? Certain level of fractal gear or GTFO. None of this really touches PvP, either.

Basically, everyone expects everyone else to be pro. People don't want to help others get there. THEN they bitch about how shitty PUGs are because a lot of good (personality) people just tend to sequester themselves to avoid the BS.

[AidenCarby]

So what's it like now? Truly free, what is this nonsense? Is it P2W, or is the f2p model decent? Have time on my hands now that school semesters over and xiv isn't out; may get back into this one

[Demenic]

So what's it like now? Truly free, what is this nonsense? Is it P2W, or is the f2p model decent? Have time on my hands now that school semesters over and xiv isn't out; may get back into this one

NA F2P means exactly that. There are absolutely no restrictions. You get the full game. There's no optional subscription in NA (I think there is for EU). I wouldn't consider the game to be P2W at all. The cash shop has some items to help you level and gear faster, but I think the only gear piece you can buy that actually has stats are wings, the rest are just skins. The store has a ton of stuff you can buy, but nothing essential to play the game is ever needed from the cash shop.

Here's the link to the cash shop in case you wanted to look around: http://store.aiononline.com/store/index

[AidenCarby]

Thanks, last question also is it still pvpve or seperate pve from pvp servers now?

[Demenic]

There are no separate PvE servers. However, the fast-track server, that is used for double exp for leveling under 55, has PvP disabled. The new areas, Sarpan and Tiamaranta, are neutral areas for the most part. Asmo and Elyos cannot attack each other normally in these areas and share towns, but there are certain regions of the maps that are PvP which are marked in a redish shade on the maps. Also, both neutral maps go PvP at a certain time in the early mornings until the daily reset at 9am central.

[AidenCarby]

Thanks

[niwaar]

Is there an ETA on 4.0's NA release?
My friends and I are looking for something to bide our time between now and FFXIV's eventual P4 (or so). We all hit 55 before we left last time when it was still a sub game. We were looking forward to playing around with the Songweaver(Bard) and the Gunner classes. But if its not going to be anytime soon... we are going to need something to give us a gaming fix til XIV comes out.

[Demenic]

Sometime in June. I don't believe they've given an exact day yet.

[AidenCarby]

Downloading the updates, god I'm already getting slapped by the nostalgia.

[Syntex]

I think I'm gonna give this a shot. Been a while since I played this game. I tried coming back after 6 months of quitting and the grind was too much. I was sitting at 48 Ranger and tried rifting only to get owned. I did have the most fun I've had doing some world pvp rifting then I ever have in any other game to date. Something about fucking with people and having a good kisk hiding spot(best fucking idea ever) was awesome.

[AidenCarby]

What server is everyone on?

[Demenic]

Israphel Elyos

[Prothescar]

might get into this again. I burned myself out last time by making a full set of Daevonian armor/3 weapons and realizing that they were useless after like 3 levels. Did they ever do anything about that? If not w/e, just curious.

[AidenCarby]

Hah I'm on that boat sorta, 4/5 on the daeva set and was burned out before I actually hit 40.

[Demenic]

might get into this again. I burned myself out last time by making a full set of Daevonian armor/3 weapons and realizing that they were useless after like 3 levels. Did they ever do anything about that? If not w/e, just curious.

Most people just level using coin gear by grinding on repeatables for coins or buying off broker. You replace it every 10 levels. I can't speak on the usefulness of the daeva set as I never completed/used it myself other than the body piece.

[Franzer]

At this point, the best thing to do is just level to 56 using the fast track server, and start doing the daily/weekly kahrun quests. Doing everything each week can net you about 500-600 coins more if you run dungeons, and can get you a full set of 60 eternal accessories, armor, weapons, etc, and they are all decent. Obviously this is going to change as soon as the update hits, but it will give you a good start and something to work on right now. Don't worry about daeva armor, its not worth it anymore really, especially the 50 set.

For those coming back, there's plenty to do in game, and AP is absurdly easy to get now. For example, the #1 ranked person on my server has 61,000,000 AP. I have no where near the time to play games like I used to, but I still get 6 digit AP easily a week. Not sure if its still going on, but there was asmo incentive a little while back, and after hitting 50, you got free full Elite 50 PVP armor. This is a little dated now with most top pvpers in full eternal 60, but its decent armor, and if spec'd right will give you a decent pve set while you work on it.

[ArchDizzle]

Decided to give this a shot while waiting on XIV. I'm a MMO noob for the most part and have only played XI/XIV and very little Tera. Any advice for someone starting out on what to focus on? Started as a scout and going to go Ranger. I also some Xpadder profiles for Aion and would prefer to play with a controller but not sure how well it would do with Aion's control setup, anyone have any expierence with it? So far not to bad almost level 10 and its keeping my interest.