Possible reasons Aion could fail >_<( read first )

[Yame]

Originally Posted by Vaun

It has been said a million times already and i will say it again....lack of interest in NA/EU!!

I have no doubt in my mind that this game will do awsome but if they advertised more in NA and EU it would make it all the better. NCsoft has done a really great job with making this game unique and different from other mmo's.

Keep it up NCsoft, just don't forget about us!

It's not even so much the advertising. I think considering how far Aion is from release here, it's good that there isn't a lot of hype. We all saw what happened to Age of Conan and what could happen to Warhammer. Aion has much more potential than both these games in my opinion, but until it's ready for the hype and the scrutiny it should keep it low, as it has. When Aion is ready and closer to release I do hope they really get out there with all the publicity and whatnot.

Now, I am definitely concerned about the content and mechanics in regards to what tastes it is being developed for. Is Aion going to be just another Asian grindfest MMO geared toward the Asian market (and Western Asia-lovers)? From what I've heard and seen so far it mostly looks like it has elements that appeal to both East and West (sorry for all the over-generalizations), and I think if they choose these elements well, that's definitely a plan for success. However, they have been holding closed betas for quite a while, all in Korea, and last time I checked we don't even know when us Westerners will be able to test the game and how much of it. How much input will actually come from us?

I know these questions have been somewhat addressed here, and so far it looks like Aion is doing a good job of balancing these elements, but it still seems fishy that we don't (or hardly do) get to test a game that supposedly considers us an essential market.

[Phantom]

Didn't read through all the post. BUT. What do you consider a failure in game production in game market? I'd call it no commitment on behalf of community of the game. And Aion already has a huge fan community in US and EU. And mind that the game isn't even out yet.

[Fleiva]

Yame, I think that you're overrating the imput from players. No dev is gonna take player suggestions seriously enough to change a game, unless they are plain retarded since players have usually no idea about how a game works, now, suggestions and "what Id like to see in expansions", we can do that still.

[SkatMan]

Originally Posted by Fleiva

Yame, I think that you're overrating the imput from players. No dev is gonna take player suggestions seriously enough to change a game, unless they are plain retarded since players have usually no idea about how a game works, now, suggestions and "what Id like to see in expansions", we can do that still.

I would like to see Ncsoft implement some changes the players are asking for. The usual items. Memory leaks,class balance and bugged quests for instance.

I may not understand your idea of game changing?

[Calindor]

Bugged quests? Aion was in closed beta dude. I doubt they will work on memory leaks that much, I also doubt they are a big problem...And they've been working on class balance nonstop.

[SkatMan]

Originally Posted by Calindor

Bugged quests? Aion was in closed beta dude. I doubt they will work on memory leaks that much, I also doubt they are a big problem...And they've been working on class balance nonstop.

If you remember back in open beta L2 these were common issues even in the first chronicles, in most mmo these are common issues. I also hope the quests are finished dude.

I still would like to know what game changes flavia is speaking of?


edited to try and explain my view

Peace

[Calindor]

Changes to content, balancing, etc...Betas are to find bugs, not change the game. The dev team is in charge of that.

[SkatMan]

Originally Posted by Calindor

Changes to content, balancing, etc...Betas are to find bugs, not change the game. The dev team is in charge of that.

I agree with your statement

[xiren]

Aion reminds me of a Possible Archlord.

[Kamekazi]

Originally Posted by xiren

Aion reminds me of a Possible Archlord.

no

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[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by xiren

Aion reminds me of a Possible Archlord.

Huh? Archlord is a horrible, horrible game with no redeeming qualities.

[Chaos_Theory]

Originally Posted by xiren

Aion reminds me of a Possible Archlord.

lol...quote of the year by far. Sig worthy.

[Kaldur]

Aion may fail due to ignorant consumers.

[Yame]

Originally Posted by Fleiva

Yame, I think that you're overrating the imput from players. No dev is gonna take player suggestions seriously enough to change a game, unless they are plain retarded since players have usually no idea about how a game works, now, suggestions and "what Id like to see in expansions", we can do that still.

I am not overrating anything. As I said, Aion seems to be doing a good job of balancing those elements of East vs. West I mentioned. But I can not know for sure until I actually play it, and the fact that CBT has only been held in Korea points to a tip in balance towards Asian tastes. It is not that it necessarily makes that much of a difference, and although I will argue that it does make some difference, it is more a matter of principle than anything else.

Also, I am not suggesting that devs actually take individual player suggestions to make changes to the game... of course not. However, changes DO occur in games as a result of mass-b!tching. This can be in beta or post-release. Wise developers will watch their markets. Yes, by the time players are testing a game, it is mostly finished and is unlikely to be changed in any major way, however if enough testers complain about certain aspects of the game it is wise for developers to take notice. Maybe the purpose of a beta is technically to just find bugs and glitches, but when enough testers cry about lack of content, ****** graphics, or class imbalance, it may be time for devs to reconsider these aspects of their game before releasing. I am no beta expert, but I am sure this happens to a degree... and if it happened more (for example, if AoC had taken their testers' complaints about lack of content and other issues to heart and delayed release in order to address them) we would probably see much more successful MMO's out there.

[bigshow]

Aion seem to have wow crafting system style which u need to depend on your guild mate for stuff which turn me off.




At looking at warhammer it suck graphic unlike aion. Aion ftw!