A Brave New World!

Hi there! A quick introduction; name is, as you can see, Seedcake. I'm a serial gamer. I began playing games in the Pong era (that's the late 1970s for you young'uns) and I haven't stopped since. I suppose it's a character flaw, but a damn fun one!

So, Aion. I didn't expect to like it; I'm fairly skeptical of Korean MMOs, having tried a few but finding their graphics too bland, their storylines too shallow (or nonexistent!) and, yes, too grindy for my tastes. Aion, though, I had to try since NCSoft really did right by me with City of Heroes/Villains. Of course, the flashy battle visuals and the wings were also a big draw.

It's fair to say that I've been completely absorbed by Aion since open beta. It's not a perfect game by any means, and it is quite formula in many respects, but it shines as a whole brightly enough to keep me in Atreia exclusively, even as the Brewfest event at that Other MMO We All Know About is in full swing (I know I ought to be racing rams around and around, but I just don't care! :O ).

I have much more to say on the topic of Aion - some praise, some constructive criticism, some ranting, but it must wait 'til later. Atreia calls!