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» Interview with Aion's Lead Designer

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 8 December 2009 | NHITS 764

Interview with Aion's Lead Designer Dear Mr. Jee, On behalf of the Aion community at AionSource.com, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. We've been following this game as a community since 2006, and we are very excited for the retail launch in September. Aion's future is also very important to us so we would appreciate any answers you can give to the questions below. Thank you, -The AionSource.com Community 1) Any chance of adding in the much-requested dual-targeting UI feature? I love this feature in other games as it makes playing a support character that much easier and also paves the way for some very interesting and unique new ability options that require both an...

» AionSource interviews Lani "Liv" Blazier

Aion Articles | khebeln | Saturday, 7 November 2009 | NHITS 244

1) We've been told that 24/7 customer support is on the way and the new filter has really cut down spam in chat channels, but we are still seeing goldsellers sitting for days and days in personal shops in major cities (where they cannot be autoreported) with nothing being done to them. Can you elaborate if/when we will see in-game GMs on all servers taking care of these advertisements and, hopefully, bots as well? Our CS team is always hard at work providing a lot of support to different areas of the game. Because of their increased efforts, many players have already seen the results you?re talking about from RMT spamming in chat. We are also fighting other forms of exploitation (hacks, bots, etc) and while they...

» One Month In Q&A Session at MMORPG

Aion Articles | khebeln | Thursday, 22 October 2009 | NHITS 155

One Month In Q&A Session at MMORPG From www.MMORPG.com MMORPG.com: Would you describe the initial launch of Aion to the North American market to be a success? Brian Knox: So far so good! The response since launch has really exceeded our expectations, and players continue to keep logging in. As you know, an MMO doesn't stop at launch so we still have a long way to go. We learned a lot in those first few weeks and feel we're on a great path now to continue to build off of the great experienc MMORPG.com: Can you explain what led to the decision to allow what many considered to be outrageous queue times directly after launch rather than to add more servers or take some other measure to be su...

» Aion: Head Start Issues Interview

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 23 September 2009 | NHITS 156

Hey guys, Brian Knox took some time with MMORPG.com to better explain some of the early access issues we've all been seeing. Have a read and post your -constructive- feedback below. :) From www.mmorpg.com: MMORPG.com: Players experienced what were described by some of extremely long queue times to take part in Aion's head start on Sunday. Can you speak to this? Brian Knox: With [Sunday]'s launch, we saw a massive influx into the game when we opened the servers for Head Start. It's important to remember that this initial rush is due to everyone trying to get into the game at the same time - this isn't a scenario that's likely to be repeated regularly since it's really just about that initial ...

» Another Brian Knox Interview at PAX 09

Aion Articles | khebeln | Friday, 18 September 2009 | NHITS 140

What was the original concept of Aion? We set out to make Aion a global product that would appeal to the entire world. We wanted something that would appeal to the North, the West, the East, and the South, and have the core concept of the game be able to resonate with gamers around the world. There are a lot of MMOs out there like World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings Online, Warhammer Online, what separates Aion from the rest of the other MMOs? We've kinda taken the approach of polish and refinement, and making sure we get the best features from everything and add our own flavor, our own twist to it. So you'll see some cool additions, like flight in Aion, that add it a...

» Excessum Aion Open Beta Report

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 16 September 2009 | NHITS 455

Recent Aion Open Beta was very successful for the Excessum Legion. We achieved all our goals, and tested everything we had in plans during the time we spent on Castor. I would like to thank everyone who donated the money for the guild upgrades and farmed Abyss points with me until the morning to secure for us the no.1 place as fastest guild on the server. I will do day by day Report about everything that happen during our time spent in Aion on Castor Server Elyos from perspective of my character and time i spent in game with everyone. Aion Open Beta: Day 1 - 8pm GMT Sunday / Monday Beta Started with a slight delay. Whole Guild was ready on ventrilo, a lot of information was exchan...

» Blend Games' Exclusive Aion Interview

Aion Articles | khebeln | Monday, 14 September 2009 | NHITS 80

Korean MMORPG Aion is set to launch in North America on September 22nd and in Europe on September 25th. Blend Games had a chance to badger the busy NCsoft development team with some questions about the game and here's what they had to say. The fact that many MMORPG's require a monthly subscription and a heavy time investment can often make these players reluctant to try a new MMO. What do you think this game can offer players that their current MMORPG's can't? Players definitely have choices when it comes to MMOs, or any game for that matter, so it was key for us that we offer game mechanics and experiences that they’re not necessarily going to find in any other game. ...

» Aion Patch 1.5 Highlights

Aion Articles | khebeln | Saturday, 12 September 2009 | NHITS 195

Big game update hits beta just before launch, find out what is included! As launch quickly approaches, NCsoft is working towards the smooth implementation of the Aion update 1.5 that will put the North American and European version of the game up-to-date with the Korean version. While it is no doubt no easy task to squeeze in nearly a year of additional live game content before a major launch, North American players are getting the benefit of well tested content and a fuller end game experience. The 1.5 update has been added to open beta and continues to undergo optimization but for those who haven’t had a chance to get into beta, here is the scoop on what the finished version of the game will have avail...

» Book of the Asmodians

Aion Articles | khebeln | Thursday, 10 September 2009 | NHITS 270

Introduction to the Book of the Asmodians It wasn’t always like this. At one time the two sides of this world were as one and we were united as brothers. We looked the same, we had the same ideals and we shared a common purpose: to protect the Tower of Eternity. When they failed, they destroyed everything. Our world, our people, were ripped apart. This half of the world is what we Asmodians call home. After the Epic Cataclysm we were thrust into darkness and the unknown, where we had no other choice than to adapt and to survive. Each and every day our world taught us something new, opening our eyes to new possibilities and giving us the unwavering strength to rebuild our lives once again. It...

» Book of the Elyos

Aion Articles | khebeln | Thursday, 10 September 2009 | NHITS 363

Introduction to the Book of the Elyos One year ago this very day, they came. Those fiends, those cursed Asmodians. They appeared from nowhere, leaping through one of our portals only a few moments after our legionnaires had left. The cowards. They butchered us where we stood, and though our bravest tried their hardest to resist their attacks, what real hope did they have against these immortals? I ran. I have no shame in saying it, I ran and hid while the Asmodian invaders slew my friends, neighbors, and entire family. Someone needs to remember acts like these, for it is through these actions that a rational being can see which of our people are honorable, and which are wicked. I fled and hid, and when I retu...

» Aion: Balancing the Linear and the Sandbox

Aion Articles | nyx | Wednesday, 2 September 2009 | NHITS 133

The other day, I was reading through some of the forums and I noticed an interesting thread about Aion being too linear in its game play. I thought this was an interesting topic as some people were saying that it should be more of an open / sandbox style game. While on the other side, people were expressing that they were fine with having some structure and guidance in the game. This got me thinking about what I feel an MMO world should be like. Looking at traditional pen and paper role playing games and how a story unfolds, there might help in understanding about the right way to have an MMO story play out. Standard RPGs usually have between three and six players and one ...

» Abnormal Conditions, dots, and Cure Pots

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 1 September 2009 | NHITS 88

This is a compilation of a few threads containing information on cure potions and abnormal conditions. The people who wrote the posts are cited or linked to below. Abnormal conditions are spells cast on a player that usually (always???) have a damage over time component. These conditions are sometimes removable by Lesser and Greater Healing potions as well as a Cleric's ability to remove abnormal effects (Cure Mind I - Skills - Aion). Even with this ability, clerics still have a use for the potions as discussed here: Clerics and CC pots. It is suspected that the difference between Lesser and Greater Healing potions is the level of the abnormal condition that may be removed (please check on this somebody). There are two kin...

» How to update Aion for Open Beta!

Aion Articles | tubbly | Saturday, 29 August 2009 | NHITS 79

I have made a first attempt at compiling a "how to" guide to explain what previous closed beta testers should be doing when they upgrade from the closed beta Aion client (version 1.0.2) to the open beta Aion client (version 1.5.0). I initially started writing this to help my friends who were getting confused, however I wondered if it might be helpful to others to have. The aim of this guide is to explain how the "recommended update method" works, as provided by NCSoft via BitTorrent. It should be understood that it is not recommended to use the NCSoft Launcher itself to obtain the full patch as doing so appears to be unreliable. I have probably missed things, so please help me check this for ac...

» Would WoW Clone be Replaced by Aion Clone in the Days to Come?

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 26 August 2009 | NHITS 7934

NCsoft indeed put a lot of efforts in promoting AION, its master title that has entered its sixth closed beta. Now, various keys-give-away campaigns have pushed AION to an unprecedented new height. WOW, the current King of MMORPG, has been busily protecting its throne as well by releasing updates for its second expansion pack released last year. This means WOWers are expected to initiate a new round of BOSS-beating competition again. The graphics of WOW, the dominating MMOPRG at this moment, cannot, of course, be ranked as terrible. This argument, actually, can be supported by the fact that many players put its snapshot of in-game picture with all effects on as wallpaper. However, when compared with the emerging AION, it's slightly inferior. Based ...

» Gamescom interview with Christian-Peter Heimbach

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 25 August 2009 | NHITS 73

Two days after Aion scored the Best Online Game award at Gamescom 2009, we sat down with Christian Heimbach, Brand Manager at NCsoft. In between the NCsoft Costume Contest and the Aion Live Theatre sessions he found time to answer our questions on Aion’s performance at Gamescom and various issues that have been bothering the Aion community. Aion Tower: First of all, congratulations on picking up the Best Online Game award! Christian Heimbach: Thank you. Receiving this award made us proud, as our team put lots of work, effort and ambition into development of Aion. How has Aion been received during Gamescom? The product has been very well received. The audience liked it and enjoys the events at our booth, such as the live theatre. Especially th...

» Aion Version 1.5 Impressions – What NCSoft Learned In A Year

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 19 August 2009 | NHITS 122

It's been one year since I first saw Aion: Tower of Eternity and those wings I admired are about ready to take flight in the US. Developer NCSoft has learned a lot since the massively multiplayer online game went live in Korea last year and they've integrated as much as they could into version 1.5, which will be the game that launches in the US this September. First up is instancing; 1.5 adds 14 new instances to players past level 20, a scoring system to all instances to encourage replay-ability and a whole lot more story to pad it all out. NCSoft takes their storytelling very seriously – especially since they're dealing with localization – so they've put professional writers on their adaptation team and skipped auto...

» Browser-based Version of Aion? Clone !

Aion Articles | khebeln | Monday, 17 August 2009 | NHITS 199

Some interesting article was recently posted on bbgsite.com forums about web browser based game that is complete copy of aion. Art, style, and rules. Read the full details below. Original post was made by Tivon from bbgsite forums. You may have noticed that several weeks ago, we released two reports – “Chinese Developer Launched WoW Browser Game?!” and “Why So Many Game Developers Copy Blizzard?”. Many games made by Blizzard especially WoW are being copied by other game companies. So is Aion!Aion, one of the current hot games, has attracted thousands of players though it’s still in its 6th closed beta test. And as Aion’s closed beta is in full swing, a China-made browser game has also aroused our attention. That is, Eternal World! Have you realized th...

» Aion Associate Producer Interview

Aion Articles | khebeln | Saturday, 15 August 2009 | NHITS 75

Jon Wood: Aion™ has quite a bit of positive hype surrounding it. Is there any concern that, as has happened to other recent MMO launches, the hype will get too high for the game and that players will be disappointed when the game finally launches? Lani Blazier: I think we've done a good job at managing expectations about Aion, especially since the game has already launched in Korea and China. Players know that we're delivering them a polished, top quality game with server stability, interesting content, social features on the web, and future updates. Yes, the pressure is definitely on for us, though! We want to make sure Aion delivers the best MMO experience possible for gamers. It's a goal we're committed to. Jon Wood: How do the Aion developers plan to ...

» A Look at Advanced Flight and Combat in Aion

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 12 August 2009 | NHITS 122

Learn some tricks to flight and combat for Aion. One of the most popular selling points for Aion is the fact that you can take to the air and engage in aerial combat with your enemies. Though flight is limited to specific areas, it’s best to try and master the mechanics once you ascend as it will become a major part of the game, especially when you enter the Abyss. However, there are other small things you can pick up along the way to help save your neck in a pinch and come out of a fight alive when you clearly should have been fertilizer for the landscape. Why can I only fly in certain areas? To elaborate on what Savanja wrote in her initial flight guide,...

» Exploring Lore - Understanding the Story Behind Aion

Aion Articles | khebeln | Friday, 7 August 2009 | NHITS 378

Discover Aion lore to enrich your gaming experience Most gamers who have an interest in Aion know the basics--Aion is a game that pits angel-like beings against demon-like beings in a post-cataclysmic fantasy realm. But a deeper understanding of the game world you're about to inhabit can lead to a richer experience, especially in a game with lore as compelling as Aion's. We've prepared a summary that wraps everything you need to know about Aion into a tidy nutshell. But before we go anywhere, let's clear up one simple issue that plagues many a gamer trying to talk about the game with friends face-to-face: how the heck do you say "Aion?" Our good friends at NCSoft tell us that it is pronounced EYE-ahn. We'll give you ...

» Aion Class Guide: The Spiritmaster

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 5 August 2009 | NHITS 104

The Spiritmaster The Spiritmaster class is not the most natural path of progression from the Mage archetype. Unlike the Sorcerer class, the Spiritmasters of Aion no longer feel the need to continue on the path of pure spell slinging, since they've unlocked the secrets to forcing the very spirits of the land to serve their needs. Just because they may not have the full magical range of their Sorcerer brethren, only a fool would believe they can't deal as much (if not more) damage. Strengths High sustainable DPS Multiple pet types for different situations Less gear dependent than other archetypes Weaknesses Very pet dependent Hobos have better armor Slow mana regeneration Words to live by "Possessing a pet means ...

» Aion: Lost in Translation? A Guide to Asian Based MMO's

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 4 August 2009 | NHITS 45

The wildfire of MMO popularity that swept through the North American market in 2004 had been burning brightly for years in the Asian markets. The launch of World of Warcraft that brought massive multiplayer to the masses here also did the same throughout Asia. It wasn't the first western game to gain market penetration in those areas, but it definelty was the biggest. Now a game looms on the horizon that looks to do the same but only in reverse. Aion, NC Soft's latest foray into the North American and European markets, has been going strong in its native Korea since November of 2008. As Aion continues to build momentum here in the US and Europe with more and more players flocking into th...

» Aion: An Early Look At The Markets

Aion Articles | khebeln | Friday, 31 July 2009 | NHITS 53

Ever since the early days of online games, the ability to trade virtual goods beween players has been one of the most interesting factors of MMORPGs. While some players dedicate a huge part of their time to playing the market, others prefer to spend their time more focused on actual gameplay, but even then you will need to participate in trades every once in a while. This article is going to provide an introduction to the Aion economy and give a few pointers - especially for beginners - to provide a basic understanding of it. You will encounter a lot of money sinks in Aion, almost everything costs Kinah, the amount depending on your level and the service you want to take advantage of. If you ...

» Aion Class Interview - Templar

Aion Articles | khebeln | Thursday, 30 July 2009 | NHITS 63

Learn all about the Templar. The Templar is the defensive power house of the warrior archetype. Unlike the gladiator, the templar relies more on defensive skills and survivability as opposed to a mix of defensive and offensive-based skills. With skills such as “Armor of the Empyrean Lord”, the templar is able to walk into many battles and outlast his foe through sheer defensive force. Strength: Very strong defensively and has a lot of complementary skills that increase survivability. Weakness: The templar doesn’t pack a great punch offensively. While the templar can hold his own and outlast many enemies, he can’t finish them off too quickly. Templars take a different approach to tanking than gladiators. This class is built more for defensive oriented skills that increase its survivability, maki...

» Aion PvP Q&A with Producer Brian Knox

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 28 July 2009 | NHITS 117

Aion's PvP-side, demystified. Will PvP predominate the Aion experience? What shape will PvP take when North American and European players get deeper into the core PvP play and the Abyss? Players have a number of questions about Aion PvP, and Aion Producer Brian Knox was at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 to clear things up and reveal a little more about Aion's endgam...

» Aion V1.5 Dragon Serial Helmet Preview

Aion Articles | khebeln | Sunday, 26 July 2009 | NHITS 323

» Aion: Impression and the Abyss

Aion Articles | khebeln | Thursday, 23 July 2009 | NHITS 162

The Grind The first thing I want to touch on are my experiences with the grind in the game so far. From levels 1-20, I can say that I was pretty much able to quest through most of my levels. The campaign quests give a substantial amount of EXP over the standard quests, and there are some repeatable quests to help you through some of those areas where you do find yourself grinding to reach the next level after your quests are all completed. Between the levels of 20-24, the grind starts to pick up more and more each level. The percentage of your levels EXP you are able to get through quests starts to gradually go down in this range for a few reasons. The first ...

» Aion V1.5: Ahyion Weapons Preview

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 21 July 2009 | NHITS 695

See the new weapons in their updating 1.5 version ---- Ahyion weapons. The eye is still the symbol of their new design. According to official site's saying, there may be changes. But whatever, I think they are cool enough! Who would`t want a weapon like that ! God only knows how much work we will have to put into it, get one of those cuties. Null = You cant equip the weapon. = You can equip the weapon, but in fact it makes no effect. = You can equip the weapon but it cant make 100% effect. = You can equip the weapon and it can make 100% effect. Weapon Rule Dagger Sword Mace Greatsword Polearm Staff Bow Spellbook Orb Warrior Templar Gladiator Scout Ranger Assassin Mage Sorcerer Spiritmaster Priest Cleric Chanter Ahyion - Orb Ahyion - Orb Ahyion - Greatsword Ahyion - Sword (Two handed - attack mode) Ahyion - Shield Ahyion - ...

» Aion Class Interview - Gladiator

Aion Articles | khebeln | Tuesday, 21 July 2009 | NHITS 51

Learn more about the Gladiator, Aion's master of two-handed melee weapons. If there's one thing that massively multiplayer online gamers love to learn about in upcoming MMOs, it's details about their potential character classes. To sate the ravenous appetite of the players, the Ten Ton Hammer staff will be bringing you exclusive, information-laden sneak peeks at Aion's eight character classes. Along with our other Aion content, we've scheduled the interviews to run on a bi-weekly basis, so make sure you check in with Ten Ton Hammer early and often. The first class that we're going to be exploring is the Gladiator! As a member of the Warrior archetype, this brute excels at hand-to-hand combat with enormous two-handed weapons. Interested in learning more about this Aion clas...

» Hero Weapons in Aion

Aion Articles | khebeln | Saturday, 18 July 2009 | NHITS 767

Aion(SK) revealed a series of hero items ---- Tahobbite. All the Tahobbite items take dragon's wings and a shining eye as their symbol. Especially the Orb, it has not only the amazing outlook but also a small lovely dragon. Before viewing fantastic Tahobbite items, we list Aion Weapon rule for your references. Null = You cant equip the weapon. = You can equip the weapon, but in fact it makes no effect. = You can equip the weapon but it cant make 100% effect. = You can equip the weapon and it can make 100% effect. Weapon Rule Dagger Sword Mace Greatsword Polearm Staff Bow Spellbook Orb Warrior Templar Gladiator Scout Ranger Assassin Mage Sorcerer Spiritmaster Priest Cleric Chanter Tahobbite - Sword - attack speed +19 ! Two-handed Tahobbit swords, but they are with only one cutting edge. Tahobbite - Dagger - attack +36 ! It looks hurt @_@ ...

» Aion Class Interview - The Sorcerer

Aion Articles | khebeln | Wednesday, 15 July 2009 | NHITS 31

Sorcerers manipulate Aether to control arcane magic capable of reducing an enemy into a smoldering pile of ash. This class wears light armor but packs a nasty punch in combat. This week we got the chance to speak with Aion's Associate Produer, Lani Blazier to learn more about this magic wielding class. Ten Ton Hammer: The Sorcerer is the one of the two powerful subclasses of the Aion Mage. Can you tell us a bit about the Sorcerer, where its powers are derived from, and what it has to offer potential players? Lani: Sorcerers take an academic, almost scientific, approach to magic and manipulating Aether. Through careful study, they’ve learned some of the natural laws that influence how Aether flows through the world, especially ...