[dark hope]

Sup all, Dark Hope here with some news on the latest and greatest new MMORPG for this year! Aion is a huge, beautiful, and in-depth MMORPG that is already being rated higher than WoW. I am getting into the closed beta myself, and starting up a guild with the Elyos, the light based angel race in the game. I highly encourage people to check this out if you're getting bored with WoW (I know I did, I played for 4 years and just sold my account), or want to start into something new. I've been doing research on the game and watching tons of videos (at least 15 of em) for the last 3 days strait. Check out the games web page at http://na.aiononline.com/en/, or check out some videos on youtube, or if you're lazy, here is the best video for a quick view at the game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMhmMnXG57A...re=channel_page

If you want to check out my guild that I will be starting up, the Archangels, check out the guild application form and web page here (it's still under construction, but feel free to check it out): http://z6.invisionfree.com/Elyos_Arcangels...t=0#entry109173

Feel free to chat about anything Aion here as well =)

-EDIT-

I made a quick video describing how to get into the closed beta...so...here it is... http://www.youtube.c...h?v=o7W1T80ACaM

This post has been edited by dark hope: 30 July 2009 - 12:14 AM

[Lina]

I have heard about this and I am thinking about getting this. I usually don't do these type of things, but I am highly considering it now.

Fix the first link. It goes to your guild. >>

[Ein]

Ive been actually looking into this as well. Though it will be in the bottom of the list on games releasing since ill still be playing FFXI and excited to play Star wars Old Republic. Doesn't mean though ill hold back on wanting to try this MMO out!

So how does one become chosen to participate in this closed beta?

[dark hope]

sorry, I have like 8 tabs on my browser right now, must have clicked the wrong one...the link is fixed.

RE:Ein~Yes star wars is actually rated the highest on the hype meter on mmorpg.com, but I'm not really a star wars guy =/ But Aion is actually rated at #3 on the hype meter...and personally I'm not really counting FFXIV cause that prolly wont be out til late 2010.

Star Wars~8.53
FF XIV~8.49
Aion~8.38

ooh yea...and you need to pre-order the game at select retail locations to get a code so you can download the beta. it is a closed beta, so it's only open on certain days. I think there are 2 beta sessions left as of now, the game comes out on September 22nd.

This post has been edited by dark hope: 29 July 2009 - 01:08 AM

[Lina]

I am going to pre-order it later today when I go out and buy lottery tickets for my bro since he turns 18 today. -squees- I am so excited! 8D

[Ein]

dark hope, on Jul 29 2009, 02:07 AM, said:

sorry, I have like 8 tabs on my browser right now, must have clicked the wrong one...the link is fixed.

RE:Ein~Yes star wars is actually rated the highest on the hype meter on mmorpg.com, but I'm not really a star wars guy =/ But Aion is actually rated at #3 on the hype meter...and personally I'm not really counting FFXIV cause that prolly wont be out til late 2010.

Star Wars~8.53
FF XIV~8.49
Aion~8.38

ooh yea...and you need to pre-order the game at select retail locations to get a code so you can download the beta. it is a closed beta, so it's only open on certain days. I think there are 2 beta sessions left as of now, the game comes out on September 22nd.

We have the same hype meter with MMO's Though i love Star Wars espicially the KOTOR storyline! But It would be cool playing with someone from the forums.

I guess ill throw a pre-order in for Aion! It could keep me undercontrol till Old Republic comes out, because we never know if theres going to be a delay or not.

[Lina]

Jooooooooooooin us Ein! >D

I am debating on whether I should be apart of the Elyos Faction or the Asmodians Faction. >< Decisions, decisions.

I need to have a LOT of money saved up because Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days comes out like 8 days later. x.x

[dark hope]

actually that's not MY hype meter, that's the meter as rated by MMORPG.com and its users...and that's the largest MMO site on the web...I think.

join elyos...or I'll have to kill you >.>

This post has been edited by dark hope: 29 July 2009 - 01:34 AM

[Lina]

You like Star Trek. Not Star Wars. XDDD

I'll join Elyos. I'll join Elyos. XDDD Though the Asmodians are dark and pretty! <3

I am totally going to be a Mage though. I love Mages! :3

[dark hope]

the Asmodians eyes glow red when they are in combat...which is cool and shiny...but I like the lore of the Elyos better. And I haven't even kept up with star trek in years...though I still do like it better than star wars...except Han Solo...he was cool only because Harrison Ford kicks a**

anyways...mage is a good choice, I think I'm going to be a Templar. I think that not a whole lot of people are going to play them because they will die more than anyone else in raids, and the experience penalty will turn them off. I might also play a Cleric or Chanter (depending on what the guild needs) once I max out my Templar.

[Lina]

I know you haven't, but I know you are a Trekker and Harrison Ford is super badass! :3

I love being a Mage. They are so much fun! :3 I figured you were gonna be a Templar, well some sort of Warrior. Haha. If and or when I max out my Mage, I might go to Cleric. Though, I really want to be an Asmodian. ><

[Ein]

Well my class schedule is going to pound me with homework i will probably still get the game if im done with homework.

and I agree ill have to be saving money up, because dissidia comes out a day after school starts @_@ and then this a month later!

Ive been thinking the lines of a Ranger or Assassin! probably more so Ranger

Check it out! Were already setting up a party xD

[dark hope]

gah, i thought I changed my forum validation to e-mail validation, ah well...I reset it and accepted your account.

yay for parties! you should head to the guild forum and sign up =P

This post has been edited by dark hope: 29 July 2009 - 01:52 AM

[Lina]

Haha! We are gonna be awesome. XDDD

I have to figure out my schedule. Well, my parents will sign me up for the fall semester if I get like a C or better in the class I am in, which I will. It is easy.

Thanks for accepting it! Should I wait until I get the game to fill out the form?

I cannot spend a lot of money in the next few months. I have to save up for a wig, Aion and 358/2 Days. x.x

[Ein]

Yea im going with Lina on this! Asmodian seems more me than the Elyos. The Elyos are to proud and pride is the greatest sin! so ironically it kind of makes them bad. And Ein is a family man, so Asmodian will probably be my top choice! @_@

Would you still want me to do the application? or would i be fine. (trying to be a bum lol)

This post has been edited by Ein: 29 July 2009 - 02:04 AM

[dark hope]

technically...if you read the lore, either race is "good or evil" when the cataclysm happened a thousand years ago (cliche I know) the planet was split in 2, only held together by the tower of eternity (thus the name of the game, Aion (the planet) and the tower of eternity). half of the population was cast to the lower half of the planet where the new sun shone in, creating fertile fields and a nice place to live. the upper half of the planet was into darkness, monsters rose up, and they had to struggle to survive. the darkness turned their wings and skin black, and their gods tought them to crave battle. while the gods on the lower half tought peace and how to negotiate.

that's the basic jist of the story.

[Lina]

So, like your basic Heaven and Hell. Gotcha.

Could you answer our question, pleeeeeeeease? Should we fill out the application?

[Ein]

dark hope, on Jul 29 2009, 03:04 AM, said:

technically...if you read the lore, either race is "good or evil" when the cataclysm happened a thousand years ago (cliche I know) the planet was split in 2, only held together by the tower of eternity (thus the name of the game, Aion (the planet) and the tower of eternity). half of the population was cast to the lower half of the planet where the new sun shone in, creating fertile fields and a nice place to live. the upper half of the planet was into darkness, monsters rose up, and they had to struggle to survive. the darkness turned their wings and skin black, and their gods tought them to crave battle. while the gods on the lower half tought peace and how to negotiate.

that's the basic jist of the story.

Yeah of course, was just reading the lore for Asmo's. Main thing though, would we not be able to party if were in different factions?

Also how much do you want to bet someone is going to call themselves Sephiroth in Asmodians ill through in 50 Gil.

[Lina]

I take your 50 gil and raise you 100 gil! Take that! >D

[dark hope]

lulz at sephiroth...saw a guy make a wolverine on elyos...looked JUST like him too...

but ummm...only fill out an app if you're going to be elyos...let me put it this way...Elyos=alliance, Asmodians=horde...do you understand that? =)

[Lina]

I am going to be Elyos. I already decided on that. XDDD

And yes, we understand. XDDD

[Ein]

Lina, on Jul 29 2009, 03:12 AM, said:

I take your 50 gil and raise you 100 gil! Take that! >D

Lol! Lets make it a higher bid, whoever spots the first Sephi has to trade whatever accessory that person has that is better than the others. And if not must obtain a better to trade with.

Or 1000 Gil! >

I guess were going Elyos @_@

dark hope, on Jul 29 2009, 03:13 AM, said:

lulz at sephiroth...saw a guy make a wolverine on elyos...looked JUST like him too...

but ummm...only fill out an app if you're going to be elyos...let me put it this way...Elyos=alliance, Asmodians=horde...do you understand that? =)

Can you put it in FFXI standards?

lol just playing, even though thats the current mmo i only play. I use to play me some Warcraft :3

[Lina]

Deal!

You don't have to go Elyos. :3

Ugh. I hate those, "why do you want to be apart of this" questions. x.x

[Ein]

Lina, on Jul 29 2009, 03:23 AM, said:

Deal!

You don't have to go Elyos. :3

Ugh. I hate those, "why do you want to be apart of this" questions. x.x

Well if i want to play with you two i have no choice. @_@ Unless they do some kind of "Betray your Faction" kind of thing.

[dark hope]

lulz, I'll keep my accessories thank you...and besides...all the little kids are going to go Asmodian...so yea...going to stay away from that. Ooh yea, I'm also trying to get some of my other irl friends into this as well, so hopefully they will join us, along with some more people when the game hits shelves.

also there prolly won't be a faction switch, because you can change between channels, so having different factions on different channels won't work

This post has been edited by dark hope: 29 July 2009 - 02:29 AM

[Lina]

Ein, on Jul 29 2009, 03:26 AM, said:

Well if i want to play with you two i have no choice. @_@ Unless they do some kind of "Betray your Faction" kind of thing.

I feel so special! Thanks!

Oooooooh! Who is going to play also? Is Kyle gonna? Kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyle? 8D or the Kyle at Hollywood Video? Or the Brads?

[dark hope]

lulz, Kyle's computer is like 10 years old...it can't even play La Tale...and the brads don't have computers I think. I was talking about Bubba and maybe Larry.

gah...i had my forum mask set to admin...it's fixed now, write your apps.

This post has been edited by dark hope: 29 July 2009 - 02:38 AM

[Lina]

Kyle did tell me his computer is old. XDDD The poor Brads! ;____; I would love to play with Bubba and Larry!

I am right now, but I am stuck on the last one. I hate answering the "Why you wanna join" questions. x.x

[Ein]

Finished writing! and posted it on that same thread! Hope that is fine @_@ was not to sure if i should have send it to you by PM or post it there.

Im quite excited for this! My mentality always goes towards .Hack when i play MMO's so dedication and care goes greatly into them. Espicially when i mix roleplay into my day to day dialogue in games lol

[dark hope]

speaking of RPing...the story looks REALLY good for Aion...including cut scenes that feature your custom character, lots of rich story in the quests, and actual purpose for pvp other than "kill everyone of the opposite faction."