OMG, I've been missing from SL fora few days now, and don't really plan on logging in much for the next week. Jeffry is extremely pissed off at me about it too. But anyway - the reason being.... Aion Open Beta has begun! OMG I've been waiting for this game ever since I heard about it, and I preordered it a few weeks ago. Because I preordered, I got access to the open beta! I was sooooooo excited when the beta opened. I've been taking snapshots allllll over the place, its such a beautiful game.
I've never played World of Warcraft. I was never, ever interested in any MMORPG or anything of the sort. Well, aside from FreeRealms, but thats a game geared towards teens, so I don't think that counts. Why this game appealed to me... I have no idea.
I've barely seen daylight since the beta started on Sunday. I've been locked up in my bedroom with the computer, only coming out to grab something to drink, or something to eat... and go to sleep. I've been so obsessed with this game, its almost sad. Packing needs to be done in my house, boxes needs to be moved from upstairs to the garage... but I can't tear myself away long enough to do anything. Some please cut my internet cord? Please? XD
Being a first time MMO player, I'm unsure what is expected of me. Like, I've noticed as I'm standing around with half of my health, another player will come and randomly heal me back to normal. And I can't even find out how to work the confusing chat window to even tell them thanks. And sometimes, they are gone and ran away before I even realize what they did. Am I supposed to say thank you, or help them when they go into battle? I guess I just think too much into things. o.O
The servers had some problems early Sunday morning, Sunday night and again on Monday morning. I had some serious lag issues which made Aion almost unplayable. But today and most of yesterday has been extremely smooth gameplay for me. I really can't get enough of this game. Aion Anonymous, anyone?
I love how this game takes you to various places. Beautiful lakes, lush forests, humble farms, grungy mines, elegant buildings in the sky, cute little villages... I never know what to expect next, and where my next Quest will take me to. I spend most of my time in the game just looking around, admiring all the scenery.
I really can't express how much I love this game. It's beautiful, fun, addicting... and I would really suggest it to anyone. Even if you aren't a gamer. I've taken soooo many more photos, of which I plan on posting here too over the course of the open beta week!
September 8, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Your stunning screenshots were what pushed me over the edge to pre-order and try out the beta! So far I'm really enjoying it. I'm a die hard WoW player but I've been bored with it for a while so this is a welcome change from that. It's such a beautiful game, visually gorgeous and the characters are too cute, I probably spent about thirty minutes customizing mine. :D
September 9, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Woahh you got access to the open beta? So LUCKY! I kept an eye on AION too, but ... since I lost my soul to Guild Wars three years ago (I'm a break on it now) ... I'm thinking of waiting for Guild Wars 2 instead of starting a new MMORPG. And well ... those games are so addictive, so let's keep it on 'self protection' that I didn't play Aion - yet. But after reading your post, it's really tempting ahahaha :P
So enjoy the open beta AND puuuleeeaase post MORE beta shots :D
September 10, 2009 at 9:34 AM
can I just say how it completely tickles me to see you trying out an MMORPG? *dies of the cute*
I played Aion in closed beta, and on the live Chinese servers, and it's a stunningly gorgeous game. I'm still debating on whether or not I want to play it once it launches - I got sucked back into WoW and am having a blast, plus I am waiting for SWTOR to come out, and I already have EQ2 and SWG for when I am bored. I'll have to give it some thought and see what Kal wants to do.
Oh and on the healing thing, having played a healer in games for years, it's kind of a healer characteristic to go around and randomly buff or heal people that might need it. I usually don't expect more than a "thanks". Most people that play healers do so because they like being supportive of other players, so that's part of that supportive attitude. :D
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