Aion: Overview
Aion is an anime-inspired MMORPG currently in development by NC Soft. The game is currently in closed beta in Korea and set for release according to the following schedule:
- Quarter 2 2008: Korea
- Quarter 3: North America & Europe
Aion features a single winged race with two playable factions, Elyos and Asmodians. These two are not significantly different in look other than skin and wing color. On the surface, Elyos are “good” and Asmodians are “bad”. However, developers have spent a lot of time promoting motive in the direction in which a character moves.
There are currently eight classes in Aion:
- Warrior
- Gladiator
- Templar
- Scout
- Ranger
- Assassin
- Mage
- Sorcerer
- Spiritmaster
- Priest
- Cleric
- Chanter
Civilized Races which cannot be chosen by players:
- Human
- Shugo
- Balaur
Creatures against which players will battle:
- Elemental
- Kobold
- Krall
- Mau
NC Soft is touting PvPvE, a combination of Player versus Player and Player versus Environment. According to a press release:
"PvPvE manages the complex relationships and alliances between realms, races and guilds; it also controls the mighty Dragons, a non-player faction and a common enemy to all players, regardless of faction." (NC Soft website)
Developers also tout player actions that will move storylines. As a result, each server will have a different ‘look and feel’ from others.
System requirements have yet to be announced.
