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Exclusive Aion Update Interview - Charles Dane Unveils the Details
Posted August 12th, 2008 by Cody Bye
During last summer’s conference season, the Ten Ton Hammer
team had the
opportunity to view Aion:
The Tower of Eternity at a number of shows,
including E3 and the Leipzig
Games Convention. Visually, it
blew our
socks off. Literally. However, it’s been nearly a year since
those
initial offerings, and we’ve been lusting for more info to be
divulged
from NCsoft. With the hiring of their latest Community Relations
Manager, Chares ‘kieron’ Dane, NCsoft has finally
broken their silence
and are eager to chat with the general media about the future of Aion.
Ten Ton Hammer’s Cody “Micajah” Bye
recently sat down with Charles and
had a nice conversation about Aion, its features, and what to expect
from the title when it’s released!
Ten
Ton Hammer: Advancement is another key portion of massively multiplayer
games. How will players progress in Aion? With the PvPvE system, will
players be able to earn experience through PvP battles with the other
races?
Charles: Character advancement is not limited to killing massive amounts of monsters in the wild; Aion is far from being a grind game. Completing missions and quests help advance a character’s level while providing immersion in the rich game lore as does defeating any NPCs that join in a Player versus Player (PvP) battle as a result of the Player versus Player versus Environment (PvPvE) feature. While PvP itself does not provide experience points for leveling, it does grant access to better gear as well as titles that give game play bonuses.
Charles: Character advancement is not limited to killing massive amounts of monsters in the wild; Aion is far from being a grind game. Completing missions and quests help advance a character’s level while providing immersion in the rich game lore as does defeating any NPCs that join in a Player versus Player (PvP) battle as a result of the Player versus Player versus Environment (PvPvE) feature. While PvP itself does not provide experience points for leveling, it does grant access to better gear as well as titles that give game play bonuses.
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Official Announcements: CM Tamat shares that steps are being taken to get the problem under control - Aion - Botting and You (Mon, November 23, 2009 by Stow)
Editorials: Love 'em or hate 'em, they're a part of us at this point. - Aion Weekly Newsletter - Botters Never Prosper (Sun, November 22, 2009 by Savanja)
Editorials: Don't let these offenders ruin your gaming experience! Get tips to ease the annoyance. - Fan of Machinima? Check out These Aion Creations! (Sun, November 22, 2009 by Savanja)
Video: See what in-game video can do with a little artistic flair - New Aion Content Incoming? (Thu, November 19, 2009 by Savanja)
News: Mark your calendars for a glimpse of Aion's future! - Aion Cooking Guide 100-199 (Thu, November 19, 2009 by Stow)
Crafting Guides: - The Consensus: Aion Review by Gamespy (Wed, November 18, 2009 by Medeor)
Reviews: Well balanced review, well after the launch. - Aion Spiritmaster: PvP Juggernaut or Just Naught? (Wed, November 18, 2009 by Medeor)
Guides: It’s not all doom and gloom, some sunny skies ahead. - Aion Servers Go Down Tonight for Patch 1.5.1 (Tue, November 17, 2009 by Savanja)
Official Announcements: Both welcomed and criticized patch features finally go live - Aion: Elyos Vitality and Aether Extraction 100-199 (Tue, November 17, 2009 by Savanja)
Basics: Find out where to get the nodes you need! - Aion Weekly Newsletter - Aion Meets RMT (Tue, November 17, 2009 by Savanja)
Editorials: How much RMT can ruin a game? - Aion Alchemy Guide 100-199 (Tue, November 17, 2009 by Stow)
Crafting Guides: The alchemic cauldron bubbles once more!
- NCsoft Releases "Vision of Aion" Trailer (Mon, November 23, 2009 by Savanja)
Video: Under water content, in-game player housing, mounts, and so much more in Aion's future - NCsoft Bans 16,000 Aion Accounts with Today's Surprise Server Reboot (Mon, November 23, 2009 by Savanja)
Official Announcements: CM Tamat shares that steps are being taken to get the problem under control - Fan of Machinima? Check out These Aion Creations! (Sun, November 22, 2009 by Savanja)
Video: See what in-game video can do with a little artistic flair - New Aion Content Incoming? (Thu, November 19, 2009 by Savanja)
News: Mark your calendars for a glimpse of Aion's future! - The Consensus: Aion Review by Gamespy (Wed, November 18, 2009 by Medeor)
Reviews: Well balanced review, well after the launch. - Aion Servers Go Down Tonight for Patch 1.5.1 (Tue, November 17, 2009 by Savanja)
Official Announcements: Both welcomed and criticized patch features finally go live - Aion : Latest Changes update! (Sun, November 15, 2009 by Stow)
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Official Announcements: Flash your Aion out and about and then show up online. - Aion Number Crunch Shows Interesting Break Down (Fri, November 13, 2009 by Savanja)
News: Do the server stats hold the truth as to game health? - Aion: Create Tamat's Avatar to Win Stuff! (Thu, November 12, 2009 by Savanja)
Forums: Enter to win a unique prize pack! - CM Lani Blazier Discusses First Batch of Patch Notes (Wed, November 11, 2009 by Medeor)
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Interviews: How will Aion attack a serious community concern? - NCsoft Announces Aion Holiday Ascension Pack (Mon, November 9, 2009 by Savanja)
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News: Earnings give NCsoft a firm grip on the NA market