I did it because I figured Asmo was kind of like Horde. I guess I was wrong, but my friend still wanted us to role Asmo because he is into the whole "let's be bad guys" thing.
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I did it because I figured Asmo was kind of like Horde. I guess I was wrong, but my friend still wanted us to role Asmo because he is into the whole "let's be bad guys" thing.
Common misunderstanding about bad/good here. Let's see, the Elyos encounters the Asmodians. Both sides had a "Reason" to jump at each other, BUT, during the battle, some Elyos fled into the wrong direction, which happened to be the Asmodian home town, and took the time to slaughter kids and womens before being killed. The Asmodians didn't even pursue the people who fled through the portal back to the Elyos hometown.
So I ask you, who is the bad guy here?
its kinda like wow... with alliance and horde.... could say alliance is really the aggressive faction when horde, really just wants peace... but reason they keep at their necks is because of all the little things that happen
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
I did it because I figured Asmo was kind of like Horde. I guess I was wrong, but my friend still wanted us to role Asmo because he is into the whole "let's be bad guys" thing.
How did I know (based on that logic) that you were a teenager? I guess it must have just been a lucky guess.
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
lol oppisite for me, I had to give a time card to guy in my wow guild because I didn't want to loose a raid day.
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
After reading the lore neither faction really seems to come out as the "true" good or bad guys imo. Both sides look down their noses at the other, both believe the other is lesser for their views, and both believe they are the only ones who deserve to live. Both sides take care of their own, are loyal, and are out for the good of their people.
According to the lore the humans ( before they split into the elyos and asmos) were getting their butts kicked and could only survive inside a barrier made by the Daeva Lords. I can see why the Elyos would try to make peace when its becoming clear that this war is never going to end in their favor, at the same time I can see why the Asmos would hate that idea so much.
In the end both sides were dealt a pretty messed up hand really. One side is too dark and slowly freezing to death, the other is too bright and slowly burning to a crisp. I can see there being a point in the story where Aion or the Lords (at least a few) realize that the only way the planet can really survive is to reunite the halves. Usually if you kill 1/2 of something the other 1/2 dies as well.
Thats how I see it anyway, I'm acctually planning on playing both races just so I can see everything ^.^
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
I think those are the men that use their characters as a fantasy doll at night... no girl, studio appartment and only PALMla HANDerson for love.
Yea basically because Asmodians look somewhat demoniceastial.
and my bad ass Elyos looked like this...
Bad ass? Looks like a gay farmer to me. ;-)
It was funny, in open beta I tried both sides and I found the Elyos side more graphically appealing though a bit on the sweet side. Asmos also had a much more vulgar community in terms of the people in regional chat and I absolutely hated the bent over running of the Asmos though the Elyos upright running is less than great. Other than that, black wings for Asmos and white wings for Elyos and the jump-flip for Asmos as well. I just went ahead, upon reading the no-GG news, and ordered and made a couple Asmos, but I will make two Elyos on another server and play whichever seems to have the best community I think.
For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos. Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race). Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
I think those are the men that use their characters as a fantasy doll at night... no girl, studio appartment and only PALMla HANDerson for love.
The good thing about stereotyping is that almost anyone can do it to some extent.
For example, one can argue that the people that bring this up are using mmos as a dating service (for irl males) or are jealous they might get less attention (for irl females). Just joking though since I am not the type of person that likes to stereotype, simply making a point.
As for the topic, I think most people play Asmodian because they can look "pretty" and badass so it attracts both type of people, just my theory though. The elyos are arguably even prettier and can also look badass (to a lesser extent) if you know what you are doing with the characters customization.
Originally posted by Icemasta Common misunderstanding about bad/good here. Let's see, the Elyos encounters the Asmodians. Both sides had a "Reason" to jump at each other, BUT, during the battle, some Elyos fled into the wrong direction, which happened to be the Asmodian home town, and took the time to slaughter kids and womens before being killed. The Asmodians didn't even pursue the people who fled through the portal back to the Elyos hometown.
So I ask you, who is the bad guy here?
Honestly though Ice, that stuff's only going to be relevant to RP players. The rest will go by appearance.
Of course, this duscission is moot - Asmodians are so popular that they're already locked from being created on most servers due to the blocks that are in place to ensure balance.
I mean, that's kinda /thread.
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." George Bernard Shaw
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Oscar Wilde
I never really worked out why Asmodians are so popular given the lore. If Dick Cheney played Aion, he would be an Asmodian.
No one reads the lore except the five rp'ers that will be playing. Asmo are popular because they're dark, brooding, and all the other cliches that resonate with emo youngsters. Similar to destruction in WAR.
The only reason I want to roll Elyos is I don't like the dark dismal zones on the Asmo side. I got an SLI system and I like max eye candy. I'm sure there's probably some on the Asmo side, but I didn't see any in the 10 levels I played on that side in beta. All I saw was a lot of grays and browns. I don't really like their feet or the hair on their back either. I'll probably eventually roll some characters on that side. Seems like you always meet someone at work that plays on a different server/faction.
Edit - Reversed the races lol, that what I get for typing this while alt tabbing trying to get onto the server I want. Fixed
The only reason I want to roll Asmo is I don't like the dark dismal zones on the Elyos side. I got an SLI system and I like max eye candy. I'm sure there's probably some on the Elyos side, but I didn't see any in the 10 levels I played on that side in beta. All I saw was a lot of grays and browns. I don't really like their feet or the hair on their back either. I'll probably eventually roll some characters on that side. Seems like you always meet someone at work that plays on a different server/faction.
Either I'm reading this wrong, or you got the factions completely switched.
Asmodian's have the mane on their back with the claws on their hands and feet. Elyos are the "normal" looking faction.
I liked the asmos for the more glowing blue palette rather than the bright and yellow palette of elyos. I also liked some of the asmo music. Also you can make them look a bit grittyer.
The only reason I want to roll Asmo is I don't like the dark dismal zones on the Elyos side. I got an SLI system and I like max eye candy. I'm sure there's probably some on the Elyos side, but I didn't see any in the 10 levels I played on that side in beta. All I saw was a lot of grays and browns. I don't really like their feet or the hair on their back either. I'll probably eventually roll some characters on that side. Seems like you always meet someone at work that plays on a different server/faction.
I think you're getting the factions backwards perhaps? Elyos are the "normal" race - no back hair, no claws for hands/feet. Asmodians are the guys with claws, manes backhair, and dark dismal colors.
On that note, plenty argue that the Asmo side has prettier zones than the Elyos. However, it's all really personal opinion - something you'll really form for yourself as you play.
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." George Bernard Shaw
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Oscar Wilde
I picked Asmodians Due to my understanding of things. We were being torn apart by a race that wanted power and destruction. Why would we make peace with that? I really don't care who killed the ambassador, we should of killed the balaur when the world was . Elyos are blind and weak to the cause. I would rather sacrifice them then give in to such a weak idea of peace with there history with us as a whole.
Im with this guy,
I read the lore and i sided with the asmodians, the elyos fucked up royally, maybe some people actually choose the side for a reason beyond wanting to be emo.
Everyone always has to belittle it down to the simplest reasons, if it was elyos beiing overcrowded wed have a bunch of smacktard saying it is because the elyos look like fairies.
Quotations Those Who make peaceful resolutions impossible, make violent resolutions inevitable. John F. Kennedy
Life... is the shit that happens while you wait for moments that never come - Lester Freeman
Lie to no one. If there 's somebody close to you, you'll ruin it with a lie. If they're a stranger, who the fuck are they you gotta lie to them? - Willy Nelson
Some tried to establish a 6 vs 6 on Spatalos, anyway .... Noricum plays Asmodian on Votan ... 8 years and counting, saw Lios, Fury, Nolby,some new formed guilds ... but they are the guys to beat. Server is german though ... anyway, if you want to be anything you got to beat Noricum.
Originally posted by glofish For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos.Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race).Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
So glad I decided to log in this morning an make my Asmodian characters on Lumiel. Wasn't sure if that was going to happen to soon but should have known. Just hope the Elyos has a decent population on the server.
Originally posted by Effect Originally posted by glofish For both servers that I tried, Lumiel and Zikel the Asmodian faction was locked out, so you could only make Elyos.Looks like the Asmodians are the New Alliance (the more popular race).Maybe it's just the pre-orders.
So glad I decided to log in this morning an make my Asmodian characters on Lumiel. Wasn't sure if that was going to happen to soon but should have known. Just hope the Elyos has a decent population on the server.
They're locking out Asmodian creation on most servers, so I think they're going to force the population.
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I did it because I figured Asmo was kind of like Horde. I guess I was wrong, but my friend still wanted us to role Asmo because he is into the whole "let's be bad guys" thing.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
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Common misunderstanding about bad/good here. Let's see, the Elyos encounters the Asmodians. Both sides had a "Reason" to jump at each other, BUT, during the battle, some Elyos fled into the wrong direction, which happened to be the Asmodian home town, and took the time to slaughter kids and womens before being killed. The Asmodians didn't even pursue the people who fled through the portal back to the Elyos hometown.
So I ask you, who is the bad guy here?
its kinda like wow... with alliance and horde.... could say alliance is really the aggressive faction when horde, really just wants peace... but reason they keep at their necks is because of all the little things that happen
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I just checked ... you cannot make an Asmodian on ANY server!
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
I made a asmodian and eylos... and what you mean you can't make asmodians on server?
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You can't make them anymore.
There is a population balance check that will forbid creating characters on the side that already has substantially more players.
How did I know (based on that logic) that you were a teenager? I guess it must have just been a lucky guess.
Your fail comment, failed.
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
lol oppisite for me, I had to give a time card to guy in my wow guild because I didn't want to loose a raid day.
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I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
After reading the lore neither faction really seems to come out as the "true" good or bad guys imo. Both sides look down their noses at the other, both believe the other is lesser for their views, and both believe they are the only ones who deserve to live. Both sides take care of their own, are loyal, and are out for the good of their people.
According to the lore the humans ( before they split into the elyos and asmos) were getting their butts kicked and could only survive inside a barrier made by the Daeva Lords. I can see why the Elyos would try to make peace when its becoming clear that this war is never going to end in their favor, at the same time I can see why the Asmos would hate that idea so much.
In the end both sides were dealt a pretty messed up hand really. One side is too dark and slowly freezing to death, the other is too bright and slowly burning to a crisp. I can see there being a point in the story where Aion or the Lords (at least a few) realize that the only way the planet can really survive is to reunite the halves. Usually if you kill 1/2 of something the other 1/2 dies as well.
Thats how I see it anyway, I'm acctually planning on playing both races just so I can see everything ^.^
I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
I think those are the men that use their characters as a fantasy doll at night... no girl, studio appartment and only PALMla HANDerson for love.
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and my bad ass Elyos looked like this...
Bad ass? Looks like a gay farmer to me. ;-)
It was funny, in open beta I tried both sides and I found the Elyos side more graphically appealing though a bit on the sweet side. Asmos also had a much more vulgar community in terms of the people in regional chat and I absolutely hated the bent over running of the Asmos though the Elyos upright running is less than great. Other than that, black wings for Asmos and white wings for Elyos and the jump-flip for Asmos as well. I just went ahead, upon reading the no-GG news, and ordered and made a couple Asmos, but I will make two Elyos on another server and play whichever seems to have the best community I think.
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I totally disagree I think both races have no qualities to be a wow alliance, just because both sides on poll thats going on atleast here on mmo it looks like both sides are more 20+ while alliance in wow is 13-19 more... if had to choose, the younglings will pick the elyos making the new alliance...
I chose Elyos because I figured the wow brats would go Asmo.
And quite funnily, there are more people going Asmo to run away from the kids. But my guess is really more kids in Elyos, but in the end it doesn't really matter, since some adults will act like kids, some kids will act like adults, and some guy will fake being a chick to get free monthly subscription from a desperate guy.
nice made me lol at the fake being a chick thing. when i see chick toons i always think there dudes. in are leigon like half the toons are chicks and i dont know if we have any girls in it. shit makes me lol
I think those are the men that use their characters as a fantasy doll at night... no girl, studio appartment and only PALMla HANDerson for love.
The good thing about stereotyping is that almost anyone can do it to some extent.
For example, one can argue that the people that bring this up are using mmos as a dating service (for irl males) or are jealous they might get less attention (for irl females). Just joking though since I am not the type of person that likes to stereotype, simply making a point.
As for the topic, I think most people play Asmodian because they can look "pretty" and badass so it attracts both type of people, just my theory though. The elyos are arguably even prettier and can also look badass (to a lesser extent) if you know what you are doing with the characters customization.
Honestly though Ice, that stuff's only going to be relevant to RP players. The rest will go by appearance.
Of course, this duscission is moot - Asmodians are so popular that they're already locked from being created on most servers due to the blocks that are in place to ensure balance.
I mean, that's kinda /thread.
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it."
George Bernard Shaw
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Oscar Wilde
No one reads the lore except the five rp'ers that will be playing. Asmo are popular because they're dark, brooding, and all the other cliches that resonate with emo youngsters. Similar to destruction in WAR.
The only reason I want to roll Elyos is I don't like the dark dismal zones on the Asmo side. I got an SLI system and I like max eye candy. I'm sure there's probably some on the Asmo side, but I didn't see any in the 10 levels I played on that side in beta. All I saw was a lot of grays and browns. I don't really like their feet or the hair on their back either. I'll probably eventually roll some characters on that side. Seems like you always meet someone at work that plays on a different server/faction.
Edit - Reversed the races lol, that what I get for typing this while alt tabbing trying to get onto the server I want. Fixed
Either I'm reading this wrong, or you got the factions completely switched.
Asmodian's have the mane on their back with the claws on their hands and feet. Elyos are the "normal" looking faction.
I liked the asmos for the more glowing blue palette rather than the bright and yellow palette of elyos. I also liked some of the asmo music. Also you can make them look a bit grittyer.
if only they would allow me to roll one...
I think you're getting the factions backwards perhaps? Elyos are the "normal" race - no back hair, no claws for hands/feet. Asmodians are the guys with claws, manes backhair, and dark dismal colors.
On that note, plenty argue that the Asmo side has prettier zones than the Elyos. However, it's all really personal opinion - something you'll really form for yourself as you play.
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it."
George Bernard Shaw
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Oscar Wilde
Im with this guy,
I read the lore and i sided with the asmodians, the elyos fucked up royally, maybe some people actually choose the side for a reason beyond wanting to be emo.
Everyone always has to belittle it down to the simplest reasons, if it was elyos beiing overcrowded wed have a bunch of smacktard saying it is because the elyos look like fairies.
Quotations Those Who make peaceful resolutions impossible, make violent resolutions inevitable. John F. Kennedy
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well I glad I made a eylos... Thinking I am going to reroll as one..:)
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Some tried to establish a 6 vs 6 on Spatalos, anyway .... Noricum plays Asmodian on Votan ... 8 years and counting, saw Lios, Fury, Nolby,some new formed guilds ... but they are the guys to beat. Server is german though ... anyway, if you want to be anything you got to beat Noricum.
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So glad I decided to log in this morning an make my Asmodian characters on Lumiel. Wasn't sure if that was going to happen to soon but should have known. Just hope the Elyos has a decent population on the server.
So glad I decided to log in this morning an make my Asmodian characters on Lumiel. Wasn't sure if that was going to happen to soon but should have known. Just hope the Elyos has a decent population on the server.
They're locking out Asmodian creation on most servers, so I think they're going to force the population.