Cartoony Graphics

Sea Bass · 11-06-2009, 02:47 PM

A popular complaint is that AION has very 'cartooney' style graphics, and I have found this too. There is lots of puffs and it looks to me like I'm playing Flyff. I am just wondering if it's the same for Asmo's? Is the graphics still somewhat... fairy like?

Discuss :zaru

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Ephrum · 11-06-2009, 02:48 PM

No, Elyos are homo's while Asmo's are cool.

nacixems · 11-06-2009, 02:49 PM

wow is more like a cartoon than AION

Sea Bass · 11-06-2009, 02:54 PM

-.- Stop your whining about WoW vs. AION. Because I really dont care. Can you answer the question?

Mungyun · 11-06-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Bass

A popular complaint is that AION has very 'cartooney' style graphics, and I have found this too. There is lots of puffs and it looks to me like I'm playing Flyff. I am just wondering if it's the same for Asmo's? Is the graphics still somewhat... fairy like?

Discuss :zaru

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What what what?!?!

Flyff SS

Aion SS

snoop101 · 11-06-2009, 03:31 PM

I find they did a good job at mixing it. I think most mobs are pretty creative. No you wont see wildlife like in VG, but at the same time its not bubbly graphics like wow.

I also found so far (im new) is that theres creatures in this game that I have never seen before. Which keeps thing interesting.

Sea Bass · 11-06-2009, 03:41 PM

^_^ Maybe so

But are Asmos still a cartooney and ... mystical is a better way to put it.

Bigby Wolf · 11-06-2009, 03:46 PM

I think you are confusing cartoony with eastern animation style..

ghostfish · 11-06-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigby Wolf

I think you are confusing cartoony with eastern animation style..

^^this

aion is not 'cartoony'
character design is very solid - for elyos/asmo and mobs

Icewind007 · 11-06-2009, 04:41 PM

I don't see much "cartoony" graphics in this game. The visual style is fine.

If you are complaining about the fantasy elements, of course they are going to be "fairy"-like. Giant mushrooms, talking trees, and unreal animals are all made-up and like they come from a... fairy tale!

In any case, there's not much anyone can do about it, the game's already made.

Alizandro · 11-06-2009, 04:43 PM

i dont find it cartoony at all, i think the vivid color artstyle is rather cool looking. if you want cartoony check out WoW and a million other games that could straight up be a saturday morning series.

Drager · 11-06-2009, 04:55 PM

I think a better question is what kinda graphic type were u expecting / want and show an example of an mmorpg using that stye

Sea Bass · 11-07-2009, 03:03 PM

[QUOTE=Icewind007;1729493]

If you are complaining about the fantasy elements, of course they are going to be "fairy"-like. Giant mushrooms, talking trees, and unreal animals are all made-up and like they come from a... fairy tale!

QUOTE]

Thats a good way to put it, but please, I'm not complaining about the graphics, I'm just wondering if its still going to be fairy like as an asmo.

Please read the thread :|

Zookz · 11-07-2009, 03:34 PM

I think we need more detail about what you mean by "Fairy-like" It is a game about angels kicking the **** into dinosaurs, as well as each other; that's all there is to it.

If you're assuming that just because the Asmo's are bathed in darkness that the graphic style will all the sudden change, it won't; it will only be a darker tone overall.

If you really want some comparison to the style, it's much like Anime or Manga as some has mentioned. Typically in said media, animations (such as emotes or fighting animaitons) tend to be a bit over the top, and slashes will seem extra-flashy, and some emotes and spells will seem a bit more

-ly. If you want a game comparison, Final Fantasy fits the bill nicely graphic-wise (again, typical eastern fantasy game)

Tbh, it seems like you want to fool yourself into liking the graphics so you won't complain about them, but deep down, they are annoying to you (Just too over the top and flashy, when what you really want is realism). Just because the Elyos are goody-two-shoes doesn't mean the graphics become all cartoony, its the same on both side, one is just brighter than the other.

And if your complaining about mystical graphics, well, again, it's an eastern fantasy game about angels, you really shouldn't be expecting something radically different.

Also, I think most consider the graphics in Aion to be it's high point above most everything else when compared to other games in it's genre.

Iggy_Ride · 11-07-2009, 03:36 PM

The problem with your question is the wording.

A better question would have been "I'm playing Elyos, and there are a lot of bright, shiny fantasy elements that are very cliche and remind me of cartoons, are the themes in Asmodae similar?"

to answer your question, the first zone in Elysea, Poeta, is VERY bright, cheery, cuddly, etc, while the rest are grittier and less "fluffy" the art style continues to be present in Elysea throughout. there will alwasy be a bit more light and fluff in Elysea, due to the lore and Elysea being "bathed in light" while Asmodae is a cold rock covered in shadow.

I haven't played Asmodian all that much yet, I only barely started an asmodian character in the Open Beta, so I can't speak for all of asmodae (I have also seen a bit of morheim) but it does have a darker tone, but the art style remains similar. Here is a link that could help you out (Aion™ Online :: Videos) there's several videos featuring "tours" of the zones in Asmodae and elysea.

11-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sea Bass Human Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Lithorian Class: Templar Legion: Teutonic Knights Race: Elyos Server: Castor	Cartoony Graphics A popular complaint is that AION has very 'cartooney' style graphics, and I have found this too. There is lots of puffs and it looks to me like I'm playing Flyff. I am just wondering if it's the same for Asmo's? Is the graphics still somewhat... fairy like? Discuss :zaru x

11-06-2009, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ephrum Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Asmodae. Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Character: Ephrum Class: Gladiator Legion: DeathIsEternal Race: Asmodians Server: Zikel	No, Elyos are homo's while Asmo's are cool. __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum. ~ "If you want peace, prepare for war."

11-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alizandro General Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Character: I have many. Class: Templar Legion: I fly solo. Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	i dont find it cartoony at all, i think the vivid color artstyle is rather cool looking. if you want cartoony check out WoW and a million other games that could straight up be a saturday morning series. __________________

11-07-2009, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Iggy_Ride Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Character: Aeren Class: Spiritmaster Race: Elyos Server: Lumiel	The problem with your question is the wording. A better question would have been "I'm playing Elyos, and there are a lot of bright, shiny fantasy elements that are very cliche and remind me of cartoons, are the themes in Asmodae similar?" to answer your question, the first zone in Elysea, Poeta, is VERY bright, cheery, cuddly, etc, while the rest are grittier and less "fluffy" the art style continues to be present in Elysea throughout. there will alwasy be a bit more light and fluff in Elysea, due to the lore and Elysea being "bathed in light" while Asmodae is a cold rock covered in shadow. I haven't played Asmodian all that much yet, I only barely started an asmodian character in the Open Beta, so I can't speak for all of asmodae (I have also seen a bit of morheim) but it does have a darker tone, but the art style remains similar. Here is a link that could help you out (Aion™ Online :: Videos) there's several videos featuring "tours" of the zones in Asmodae and elysea. __________________ Kylarra Cleric ~ Aeren Spirit Master ~ Ride Templar ~ Keirii Sorcerer My favorite webcomic

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11-06-2009, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
nacixems Officer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Darxar Class: Ranger Legion: Excess Race: Elyos Server: Vaizel	wow is more like a cartoon than AION

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Sea Bass Human Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Lithorian Class: Templar Legion: Teutonic Knights Race: Elyos Server: Castor	-.- Stop your whining about WoW vs. AION. Because I really dont care. Can you answer the question?

11-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
snoop101 Daeva Join Date: Nov 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Undecided Server: Undecided	I find they did a good job at mixing it. I think most mobs are pretty creative. No you wont see wildlife like in VG, but at the same time its not bubbly graphics like wow. I also found so far (im new) is that theres creatures in this game that I have never seen before. Which keeps thing interesting.

11-06-2009, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sea Bass Human Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Lithorian Class: Templar Legion: Teutonic Knights Race: Elyos Server: Castor	^_^ Maybe so But are Asmos still a cartooney and ... mystical is a better way to put it.

11-06-2009, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Icewind007 Daeva Join Date: Nov 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Rake Class: Assassin Race: Elyos	I don't see much "cartoony" graphics in this game. The visual style is fine. If you are complaining about the fantasy elements, of course they are going to be "fairy"-like. Giant mushrooms, talking trees, and unreal animals are all made-up and like they come from a... fairy tale! In any case, there's not much anyone can do about it, the game's already made.

11-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Drager Daeva Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Anro Class: Spiritmaster Race: Elyos Server: Lumiel	I think a better question is what kinda graphic type were u expecting / want and show an example of an mmorpg using that stye

11-07-2009, 03:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sea Bass Human Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Lithorian Class: Templar Legion: Teutonic Knights Race: Elyos Server: Castor	[QUOTE=Icewind007;1729493] If you are complaining about the fantasy elements, of course they are going to be "fairy"-like. Giant mushrooms, talking trees, and unreal animals are all made-up and like they come from a... fairy tale! QUOTE] Thats a good way to put it, but please, I'm not complaining about the graphics, I'm just wondering if its still going to be fairy like as an asmo. Please read the thread :\|

11-07-2009, 03:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zookz Officer Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Zikah Class: Templar Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	I think we need more detail about what you mean by "Fairy-like" It is a game about angels kicking the **** into dinosaurs, as well as each other; that's all there is to it. If you're assuming that just because the Asmo's are bathed in darkness that the graphic style will all the sudden change, it won't; it will only be a darker tone overall. If you really want some comparison to the style, it's much like Anime or Manga as some has mentioned. Typically in said media, animations (such as emotes or fighting animaitons) tend to be a bit over the top, and slashes will seem extra-flashy, and some emotes and spells will seem a bit more -ly. If you want a game comparison, Final Fantasy fits the bill nicely graphic-wise (again, typical eastern fantasy game) Tbh, it seems like you want to fool yourself into liking the graphics so you won't complain about them, but deep down, they are annoying to you (Just too over the top and flashy, when what you really want is realism). Just because the Elyos are goody-two-shoes doesn't mean the graphics become all cartoony, its the same on both side, one is just brighter than the other. And if your complaining about mystical graphics, well, again, it's an eastern fantasy game about angels, you really shouldn't be expecting something radically different. Also, I think most consider the graphics in Aion to be it's high point above most everything else when compared to other games in it's genre.

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