Hands-on: Aion: Tower of Eternity (bigdownload.com)

zeph · 08-27-2008, 04:30 PM

There's a really nice, and pretty flattering, 4-page hands-on preview of Aion at bigdownload.com

Hands-on: Aion: Tower of Eternity - Big Download Blog

As a point, the article actually explains the controls for flight.

Karnage · 08-27-2008, 04:46 PM

A few innacuracies, but otherwise good to finally know how flight works.

Mark · 08-27-2008, 05:22 PM

Yeah, I told you guys how it works in one of my journals I thought. R to RISE. F to FALL. WASD to move, hold down right mouse button and hold W to move in the direction you're looking, etc. Just like walking, with a Z-axis.

Karnage · 08-27-2008, 05:23 PM

Ah, if it's not on the main page or in the blogs, it tends to slip by me.

zeph · 08-27-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Karnage

Ah, if it's not on the main page or in the blogs, it tends to slip by me.

Yeah, ditto lol

Calindor · 08-27-2008, 05:56 PM

that was a great read

still, none of these reviews are giving me the end game questions i need, how party pvp combate will work, sieges, raids, etc..

Kamekazi · 08-27-2008, 05:58 PM

aside from the guardian - gladiator mix up I thought it was pretty well written

[PhiberOpticks] · 08-27-2008, 06:16 PM

He's a really good writer. Also liked NCSoft's analogy about the apple. Glad to get some more specific information, especially about flight control. I figured it would work that way, just like swimming in WoW. The details about the frames used in flight is awesome too. Wings that fold and bend according to your angle and direction. Yet more proof of their attention to developmental detail.

I never used WASD. It doesn't feel too comfortable for me, especially since I have long fingers. Also, I was fidgeting with my keyboard to get a feel for the R/F and Page Up/Down. I've got some personal preferences for my own configuration.

QWES is more comfortable for my fingers. R/F is definitely comfortable. But the Page Up/Down is unnecessary. If R/F is only usable when you're in-flight, why not just use R and/or F to trigger flight mode? But you couldn't use the other key to disengage flight, so I'd probably shift that responsibility to D.

Aragros · 08-27-2008, 06:17 PM

My time with Aion barely allowed me to scratch the surface -- or the clouds, more appropriately. The world is stunning, the character customization deep, the available sub-classes thankfully unique, and flight looks to be the key to setting Aion apart from its peers. Aion: Tower of Eternity will soar onto hard drives later this year.

hmm will soar onto hard drives later this year

ps. or myabe i don't really know what means "soar"

[PhiberOpticks] · 08-27-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aragros

My time with Aion barely allowed me to scratch the surface -- or the clouds, more appropriately. The world is stunning, the character customization deep, the available sub-classes thankfully unique, and flight looks to be the key to setting Aion apart from its peers. Aion: Tower of Eternity will soar onto hard drives later this year.

hmm will soar onto hard drives later this year

ps. or myabe i don't really know what means "soar"

That's the Korean version. The US/EU version comes out early 2009.

Aragros · 08-27-2008, 06:33 PM

i know it was too good to be truth

Ailith · 08-27-2008, 07:06 PM

That was an amazing over view of the game....his writing style made it interesting to read....

Zxya · 08-27-2008, 07:12 PM

y the flying is just as the flying in world of warcraft figured that out a long time ago.

Kyle · 08-27-2008, 07:13 PM

Yer that was a real cool article, the whole jumping of the platform and failing to fly experience sounds like something I would do.

Zangetsu · 08-27-2008, 08:27 PM

First of all its nothing like WoW

1) It can be done anywhere in the world without restraints(Except for the timer). When the hell was the last time you could fly over Onyxias lair? Or decide you want to zoom into Black rock mountain on your mount.. Never.

2) There is air Combat, meaning while in flight you can use your skills attack a player of the opposite faction, and completely ruin their day if you manage to kill them. In WoW...well... I guess I can fly super fast... right? When was the last time you were flying and out of nowhere a shadow bolt hit you for 8k crit.... NEVER.

On another note I don't see the comparison between the two games... I mean sure they may have similarities, but honestly... name one game that doesn't? But as far as flying goes They are no where even close to the same, nor will they ever be.

Oh and if you want to argue about WoW with me go right ahead... I've been playing since ob(sadly), since warriors could charge in combat..I've given 4 years to that game. Anyways I don't want to go off into a WoW rant.

Aion's flight system is nowhere near as simple minded as Blizzards flying mount system.

08-27-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
zeph Soldier Join Date: Aug 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Character: Ultragod Class: Sorcerer Legion: One-Ton Won-Ton Race: Undecided	Hands-on: Aion: Tower of Eternity (bigdownload.com) There's a really nice, and pretty flattering, 4-page hands-on preview of Aion at bigdownload.com Hands-on: Aion: Tower of Eternity - Big Download Blog As a point, the article actually explains the controls for flight.

08-27-2008, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Karnage General Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outskirts of Nowhere, TX Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Karnage Class: Chanter Legion: Dark Order Race: Asmodians	A few innacuracies, but otherwise good to finally know how flight works. __________________ <---Akaris did it. Here's looking at you. I'm ashamed/proud to know these guys: http://www.youtube.com/user/maddysuicide

08-27-2008, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Karnage General Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outskirts of Nowhere, TX Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Karnage Class: Chanter Legion: Dark Order Race: Asmodians	Ah, if it's not on the main page or in the blogs, it tends to slip by me. __________________ <---Akaris did it. Here's looking at you. I'm ashamed/proud to know these guys: http://www.youtube.com/user/maddysuicide

08-27-2008, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Calindor Supreme Commander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Class: Templar Legion: Tempest Race: Elyos Server: Zikel	that was a great read still, none of these reviews are giving me the end game questions i need, how party pvp combate will work, sieges, raids, etc.. __________________ http://www.tempestlegion.net Last edited by Calindor; 08-27-2008 at 05:57 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-27-2008, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kamekazi Daeva Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Character: Kamekazi Class: Gladiator Race: Elyos	aside from the guardian - gladiator mix up I thought it was pretty well written __________________ If only all games had this option...

08-27-2008, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mark Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Character: Mark Legion: AionBlah.com Race: Undecided	Yeah, I told you guys how it works in one of my journals I thought. R to RISE. F to FALL. WASD to move, hold down right mouse button and hold W to move in the direction you're looking, etc. Just like walking, with a Z-axis.

08-27-2008, 06:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
[PhiberOpticks] General Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montclair, NJ Blog Entries: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Character: Luxtec Class: Templar Legion: Genesis Race: Elyos	He's a really good writer. Also liked NCSoft's analogy about the apple. Glad to get some more specific information, especially about flight control. I figured it would work that way, just like swimming in WoW. The details about the frames used in flight is awesome too. Wings that fold and bend according to your angle and direction. Yet more proof of their attention to developmental detail. I never used WASD. It doesn't feel too comfortable for me, especially since I have long fingers. Also, I was fidgeting with my keyboard to get a feel for the R/F and Page Up/Down. I've got some personal preferences for my own configuration. QWES is more comfortable for my fingers. R/F is definitely comfortable. But the Page Up/Down is unnecessary. If R/F is only usable when you're in-flight, why not just use R and/or F to trigger flight mode? But you couldn't use the other key to disengage flight, so I'd probably shift that responsibility to D. __________________ Last edited by [PhiberOpticks]; 08-27-2008 at 06:23 PM..

08-27-2008, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aragros Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ireland Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Class: Templar Legion: Excessum Race: Elyos	My time with Aion barely allowed me to scratch the surface -- or the clouds, more appropriately. The world is stunning, the character customization deep, the available sub-classes thankfully unique, and flight looks to be the key to setting Aion apart from its peers. Aion: Tower of Eternity will soar onto hard drives later this year. hmm will soar onto hard drives later this year ps. or myabe i don't really know what means "soar" __________________ Last edited by Aragros; 08-27-2008 at 06:18 PM.. Reason: .

08-27-2008, 06:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Aragros Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ireland Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Class: Templar Legion: Excessum Race: Elyos	i know it was too good to be truth __________________

08-27-2008, 07:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ailith Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wonderland Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Class: Gladiator Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	That was an amazing over view of the game....his writing style made it interesting to read....

08-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zxya Daeva Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Netherlands Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Zxya Class: Ranger Race: Asmodians	y the flying is just as the flying in world of warcraft figured that out a long time ago. __________________ Retired L2 & WoW Player

08-27-2008, 07:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kyle Human Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Ranger Race: Elyos	Yer that was a real cool article, the whole jumping of the platform and failing to fly experience sounds like something I would do.

08-27-2008, 08:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zangetsu Daeva Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Templar Legion: none yet. Race: Asmodians	First of all its nothing like WoW 1) It can be done anywhere in the world without restraints(Except for the timer). When the hell was the last time you could fly over Onyxias lair? Or decide you want to zoom into Black rock mountain on your mount.. Never. 2) There is air Combat, meaning while in flight you can use your skills attack a player of the opposite faction, and completely ruin their day if you manage to kill them. In WoW...well... I guess I can fly super fast... right? When was the last time you were flying and out of nowhere a shadow bolt hit you for 8k crit.... NEVER. On another note I don't see the comparison between the two games... I mean sure they may have similarities, but honestly... name one game that doesn't? But as far as flying goes They are no where even close to the same, nor will they ever be. Oh and if you want to argue about WoW with me go right ahead... I've been playing since ob(sadly), since warriors could charge in combat..I've given 4 years to that game. Anyways I don't want to go off into a WoW rant. Aion's flight system is nowhere near as simple minded as Blizzards flying mount system.

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