Aion too linear?

[Eightysix]

Originally Posted by Noiry

Same here.

After leveling 3 Asmos and 2 Elyos to level 20+ (and countless toons to level 10), the starting areas lose their charm rather quick. I hate Ascension quests, with all the running around xD

But different classes mean different playstyle, so it's still fun for me, and I'll definitely level an alt or two, too. And at least you learn the most effective routes and shortcuts.

Let's hope NCSoft addresses this issue in an expansion.

i agree. i like the idea of perfecting what you have instead of just adding crap onto crap, so im not against only 2 starting zones... but adding some low level instances and what not could make a world of difference in the leveling process... even some low level pvp instances would be great.

i go by the less is more idea and they are doing a great job in that regard, but a lil bit in the mix would be nice in the future

[eVenom]

Meh. Aion without a doubt is linear, at least in the first few zones. Perhaps the plan is to guide players through questing with no "BS" searching/tedious exploring in their way (such as other mmos that tend to be more open and spacious). This way, getting to the Abyss, which is basically the definition of openness, is easier; the questing time is shorter so you'll be able to level to 25 faster and reach the main point of the game.

[bit]

What is up with people complaining and being so obsessed with starting zones?

[Eightysix]

Originally Posted by bit

What is up with people complaining and being so obsessed with starting zones?

not sure its an obsession as much as an observation.

[Yoeri]

^^^I'd guess if every class starting zone was different it would be more fun if you wanted to make another character.

[bit]

Originally Posted by Eightysix

not sure its an obsession as much as an observation.

Oh, when people start talking about wanting more starting zones it is an obsession.

[Unddu]

Aren't we getting that Shugo dungeon thingie to help out with levelling? I think that would help the altoholics a bit

[Skco]

I'm assuming you've never played an MMO.

[lilbuddhaman]

Originally Posted by bit

What is up with people complaining and being so obsessed with starting zones?

To those only playing the NA beta, thats the only thing they have experienced and therefore the only thing to legitimately complain about.

[Klaxis]

I actually like the "linear" style of questing in Aion. After playing WoW, I remember being so confused as to where I needed to head next to get quests that were actually worth doing for experience.

As many have already stated previously, the abyss will change this oh so linear type of questing.. And that's where I'll be spending most of my time.

[Feenix]

Originally Posted by Skco

I'm assuming you've never played an MMO.

I'm assuming your view on MMO design is extremely limited.

[RAUBEZ]

Originally Posted by jinxster

well i played wow since beta and its just as linear. i mean all the quests are the same for whoever you start with. the only thing that differs is starting areas. in wow you go to the area for whatever level you are sure in the beginning its a little variety but once you hit say 20 or so your forced to level in those said areas for that said level you are.

but in WoW you had ragefire chasm, deadmines, scarlet monastery, mounts, epic mounts, upgrade armor(chain to plate, leather to chain) class quests with sweet rewards


Aion you have lvl 10 wings then abyss lvl 25 to end level with minor wing updates?

[solitear]

Originally Posted by Klaxis

I actually like the "linear" style of questing in Aion. After playing WoW, I remember being so confused as to where I needed to head next to get quests that were actually worth doing for experience.

As many have already stated previously, the abyss will change this oh so linear type of questing.. And that's where I'll be spending most of my time.

How do you get confused in wow....quests send you everywhere in reg zones and bc is just as easier and wotlk(god dont get me started.)






But on side note the linear playing is kinda not bothering me at all i have been enjoying it so far. If they add a instance/dungeon it be more fun imo, group quest you get was a thrill

[Blog Monster]

The thing with starting zones is that newbies feel overwhelmed with over expansive places with every option they can think of being viable. But when the player returns there is no nuance to the experience if everything is so linear. One cancels out the other however both being very important.

The only way to get around this is to either develope modes or tutorial areas, it's a very difficult thing to circumvent, however the impatient power levelers usually take no notice of their surroundings and larger areas means more travelling and down time, which they want to avoid. So unfortuantely the option NCsoft went with pleases the most people on the most levels of gameplay, "unfortunately" in the sense that us explorers won't get much exploring as we usually do.

Although I do like completing all possible quests in an area and moving on : )

[Livvy]

Originally Posted by Noiry

After level 20 (and especially 25, when Abyss opens up) the game is much less linear. Think of the first 20 levels as a tutorial.

A few alternative tutortials (e.g. different starting areas) would be really nice, let's hope they will add them in future expansions.

They really need to consider doing that : add zones and content for level 1-20 ( not just endgame ) . You can't ever keep any MMO alive by focusing on the endgame only ( even blizzard realized this with TBC expansion ) . You always want to attract new players as well .

thats the only thing they have experienced and therefore the only thing to legitimately complain about.

You realize that anyone's first impressions are from starter zones,right ? If you don't get that right population will remain limited because folks won't bother to level past those zones .