Now its all about playing the endgame? That is Aion's saving grace?
PVP for gear grind - sounds exciting, and if I remember correctly that was one of the reason why many hated WAR endgame. The battles meant nothing because the only point was to get that next set piece.
Combat exciting? Get real, flashy animations are cool for about an hour until you have seen them 50 times. Point and click combat was cool in like 5 years ago. If you haven't played many MMOs, then Aion will probably see great, but if you have played t endgame in any of the hundreds of traditional style games I just don't see how Aion can maintain any level of interest.
Post like these comfuse me. You say its nothing new, you say that its not fun, etc etc. But when a different type of gameplay comes out with a different twist in how to play unlike WoW. Everyone gets upset and goes back because "it's not the same".
Then when people use the already established MMO foundation for a new game, you bash them for "copying WoW". And say you won't play that because its just the same.
People like you need to make up your mind. If you enjoy that BS WoW mechanics, why critique another game for using what works? Other people like myself enjoy it. I just don't get it...it really blows my mind.
Threads like these are a complete waste of time, trolls like to come onto a new topic to flame the game, the fanboys come on to defend it. Meanwhile you have everyone else in the middle just wanting a game that works and is fun to play. Do not for a moment try to argue that those of you (you know who you are) that come here with an obvious bias want to do anything more then try to sway people into your line of thinking. This goes for Fanboys and Trolls alike. No one cares if you hate or love the game, there are only two things the average player cares about:
1) If the game works
2) If the gameplay is fun
As far as I know, Aion does all these two efficiently to be a success. Alot of the trolls are mentioning how much Aion is wronging the players which i have to lol at. Aion is a game and you have an option to play it or ignore it.
Quests are bland and even more boring than games released several years ago (WoW, LOTRO). Combat is the most generic and boring point and click system possible. Classes are basically completely unoriginal, generic, and have virtually zero customization options in terms of builds and skills. Levels and gear (time played) far outweigh player skill.
Aion has simply gone the lazy route and repeated all of the things that people HATE about mmorpgs. Its just more of the same old crap we have been seeing for years.
AoC had better graphics, and I would say better combat yet people hate on it. WAR did more innovative things such as tiered pvp, scenarios, and public quests and people hate it. Both had better classes and character customization/builds.
Making a game that is even more generic than those two isn't going to keep people around I'm afraid. People who like LOTRO and FFXI may like this because its basically the same game. Then again they may not like it for that same reason, or because its a step back from both of those in various ways.
Myself and I suspect many other on this site can appreciate games that try to do something even slightly different in order to maintain a player's interest and keep the genre fresh.
Can an Aion fan please explain how making the most generic and carbon copy game possible that offers absolutely nothing new of interest, solves none of the problems with the genre, and in fact is less innovative than at least 2 failures before it is supposed to excite me even a little?
How far did you get in the game ?
Velika: City of Wheels: Among the mortal races, the humans were the only one that never built cities or great empires; a curse laid upon them by their creator, Gidd, forced them to wander as nomads for twenty centuries...
Now its all about playing the endgame? That is Aion's saving grace?
Zerg PVP for gear grind - sounds exciting, and if I remember correctly that was one of the reason why many hated WAR endgame. The battles meant nothing because the only point was to get that next set piece.
Combat exciting? Get real, flashy animations are cool for about an hour until you have seen them 50 times. Point and click combat was cool in like 5 years ago. If you haven't played many MMOs, then Aion will probably seem great, but if you have played to endgame in any of the hundreds of traditional style games I just don't see how Aion can maintain any level of interest.
Thats basicly your whole problem, you don't see.
For the love of god get your head out of your own you know what and smell the roses. There are people that like aion and there are people that don't. There is nothing needed atm to save the game, so why are you being a drama queen about aion needed to be saved? didn't have your coffee yet?
you don't like Aion? FINE gtfo and make room for others who do enjoy and please for the love of god don't try and hide behind the "i am stating my opinion crap". that got really old really fast with the "intelligent" replies you have made so far. read my other post i made in this topic and stop to think before you post something next time, that is if you are able to.
I just looovvve this game...the unique capability of each character and the details and the quest lines are just stunning. I dont get why many people are flaming this game...this game has exceeded my expectations and beyond and Im so grateful for the people who made this game. Looking forward to the launch ^^
I have to agree. I didn't really care at all about this game but on a whim I signed up for a key when they were being offered out by a web site. Got into the cb and I have to say I was impressed. Surprised the hell out of me. Enjoyed it so much I went ahead and preordered after the cb event.
I really enjoy the game.
1. For god's sake mmo gamers, enough with the analogies. They're unnecessary and your comparisons are terrible, dissimilar, and illogical.
2. To posters feeling the need to state how f2p really isn't f2p: Players understand the concept. You aren't privy to some secret the rest are missing. You're embarrassing yourself.
3. Yes, Cpt. Obvious, we're not industry experts. Now run along and let the big people use the forums for their purpose.
IM SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING IT ISNT ORIGINAL OR THERE IS NOTHING TO COPY!!
Can you find me another game where you get wings and can fly? Show me a game where you glide like in aion. Show me a game with character customization like aion AND plastic surgery and being able to dye your hair? Being able to change the color of your gear and even the MODEL of it. Very beautiful music and scenery. This game is absolutely amazing. I mean opening up your own private market. There is only so much you can make original with an mmo released these days. I mean its mostly all been done. Aion just accomplished even more i'd like to see the next mmo released get more original then aion. This game basically has the features of all top mmo's combined + alot of there own. Dont talk about this game unless you have seen every fucking feature. Did you know if you move forward you gain 70% physical and side to side 20% dodge etc? Movement effects your stats, is that not original? KK GUYS! there is to much to go on about this game and im sick of people saying its not fucking original, it may be similair to other games but thats because how could it not be.
Why play chess? Why play anything? Why get up in the morning?
If you haven't read enough already about the game or haven't been told enough about the game then either you are intellecutally challenged or you have made your mind up and there is no point in actually trying to give you any information.
I play Aion because it is fun. I will stop if stop being fun which were the same reasons I started playing WoW and the reason that I stopped.
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Post like these comfuse me. You say its nothing new, you say that its not fun, etc etc. But when a different type of gameplay comes out with a different twist in how to play unlike WoW. Everyone gets upset and goes back because "it's not the same".
Then when people use the already established MMO foundation for a new game, you bash them for "copying WoW". And say you won't play that because its just the same.
People like you need to make up your mind. If you enjoy that BS WoW mechanics, why critique another game for using what works? Other people like myself enjoy it. I just don't get it...it really blows my mind.
Threads like these are a complete waste of time, trolls like to come onto a new topic to flame the game, the fanboys come on to defend it. Meanwhile you have everyone else in the middle just wanting a game that works and is fun to play. Do not for a moment try to argue that those of you (you know who you are) that come here with an obvious bias want to do anything more then try to sway people into your line of thinking. This goes for Fanboys and Trolls alike. No one cares if you hate or love the game, there are only two things the average player cares about:
1) If the game works
2) If the gameplay is fun
As far as I know, Aion does all these two efficiently to be a success. Alot of the trolls are mentioning how much Aion is wronging the players which i have to lol at. Aion is a game and you have an option to play it or ignore it.
so when are you guys gonna stop whine?
get a life go play the game you like cuz we don't give a fucking shit about your opinion.
How far did you get in the game ?
Velika: City of Wheels: Among the mortal races, the humans were the only one that never built cities or great empires; a curse laid upon them by their creator, Gidd, forced them to wander as nomads for twenty centuries...
Hey, this is a general MMORPG forum, people do give a shit about others' opinion, because this is one of its purposes.
Thats basicly your whole problem, you don't see.
For the love of god get your head out of your own you know what and smell the roses. There are people that like aion and there are people that don't. There is nothing needed atm to save the game, so why are you being a drama queen about aion needed to be saved? didn't have your coffee yet?
you don't like Aion? FINE gtfo and make room for others who do enjoy and please for the love of god don't try and hide behind the "i am stating my opinion crap". that got really old really fast with the "intelligent" replies you have made so far. read my other post i made in this topic and stop to think before you post something next time, that is if you are able to.
I have to agree. I didn't really care at all about this game but on a whim I signed up for a key when they were being offered out by a web site. Got into the cb and I have to say I was impressed. Surprised the hell out of me. Enjoyed it so much I went ahead and preordered after the cb event.
I really enjoy the game.
1. For god's sake mmo gamers, enough with the analogies. They're unnecessary and your comparisons are terrible, dissimilar, and illogical.
2. To posters feeling the need to state how f2p really isn't f2p: Players understand the concept. You aren't privy to some secret the rest are missing. You're embarrassing yourself.
3. Yes, Cpt. Obvious, we're not industry experts. Now run along and let the big people use the forums for their purpose.
IM SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING IT ISNT ORIGINAL OR THERE IS NOTHING TO COPY!!
Can you find me another game where you get wings and can fly? Show me a game where you glide like in aion. Show me a game with character customization like aion AND plastic surgery and being able to dye your hair? Being able to change the color of your gear and even the MODEL of it. Very beautiful music and scenery. This game is absolutely amazing. I mean opening up your own private market. There is only so much you can make original with an mmo released these days. I mean its mostly all been done. Aion just accomplished even more i'd like to see the next mmo released get more original then aion. This game basically has the features of all top mmo's combined + alot of there own. Dont talk about this game unless you have seen every fucking feature. Did you know if you move forward you gain 70% physical and side to side 20% dodge etc? Movement effects your stats, is that not original? KK GUYS! there is to much to go on about this game and im sick of people saying its not fucking original, it may be similair to other games but thats because how could it not be.
Why play chess? Why play anything? Why get up in the morning?
If you haven't read enough already about the game or haven't been told enough about the game then either you are intellecutally challenged or you have made your mind up and there is no point in actually trying to give you any information.
I play Aion because it is fun. I will stop if stop being fun which were the same reasons I started playing WoW and the reason that I stopped.