http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59lvzeDDFmI
What is Aion?If you already are familiar with the game scroll down for the open beta information it will be in blue.Aion Online is a PvP centered MMO with a side of PvE taking place in the world of Atreia. The story is centered around the two warring factions of The Elyos and the Asmodian. They weren't always warring if you're interested in the story line leading up to current events you can read the lore from each factions point of view.
Elyos -
http://na.aiononline.com/en/about/lore/elyos/Amodian -
http://na.aiononline.com/en/about/lore/asmodian/There are 4 classes each with 2 subclasses to play.MageSorcerer - The sorcerer follows the path of magic, mastering the elements of water, fire, wind, and earth
Spiritmaster - Summoning elemental spirits with less magic damage done compared to the Sorcerer.
WarriorGladiator - Melee attacker with a good variety of AoE attacks.
Templar - A more defensive character, protecting allies while still able to hurt enemies you will see these guys tanking during PvE Encounters.
PriestChanter - is primarily a buff provider, but also has access to healing and damage spells.
Cleric - Healer class. Able to raise the dead, provide protection and obviously the most efficient and powerful healer in the game.
ScoutAssassin - You typical stealthy type melee character. Agile and sneaky this is the typical rogue character you see in the game.
Ranger - Your ranged agility damage dealer. Has a variety of traps and special abilities to control, damage and protect part members.
What separates Aion from other games?Flying combat - Fight in the abyss and other areas of the world while taking flight. There are different bonus' and restrictions on certain abilities such as reduced armor for some and better maneuverability for others. Group fights will have characters both on the ground and in the air. This concept is always used in PvE situations as well.
Skill chains - As a character progresses in the game, they will learn additional skills, some of which form part of a Skill Chain. A skill chain is a group of skills that as each skill is used, unlocks the next skill in the chain. Generally the skills at the end of the chain are much more powerful. This adds another new element to PvP reduces the amount of 1 button mashing you often see in mmo's.
Customization - Now many of you wont give a crap about this feature but to many it is important. The ability to customize your characters body and facials appearance like no other game before it. In addition have you ever like the way a piece of armor looked but because of stats had to upgrade to a much uglier less appealing items? Well in Aion you are able to combine the stats of one items with the skin of another.
Open BetaThe open beta for this game will take place September 6 - 13 you can download that client here.
http://www.fileplanet.com/201991/200000/fileinfo/Aion-Game-Clienthttp://na.aiononline.com/en/news/open-beta-client-now-available-for-download.html (this just links to the first link but i know many of you are weary of keyloggers.
F.A.Q.Q: When will the game be released?
A: Sep 22nd for the US and Sep 23rd for EU
Q: How much will it cost to buy the game?
A: $50 for the regular and $70 for the Collector's Edition as well as a $15 a month subscription fee.
Q: What are the system requirements?
A: Minimum: Pentium 4 2.8GHz, AMD Athlon 2800+; 1 GB RAM; GeForce 6600, Radeon X1550; Hard Drive 15GB; DirectX 9.0c(2008,6)
Recommended: Pentium Dual Core, AMD Athlon 64 X2; 2 GB RAM; GeForce 7600, Radeon HD 2600; Hard Drive 15GB; DirectX 9.0c(2008,6)
This is just a quick rundown of the game. I've been watching this game for over 2 years and have been playing Korean, Chinese and US/EU betas for over a year so i am more then happy to answer any questions you may have. I know there are others out there who have played/watched the game as well so If you feel I missed anything post or pm me about it and if I think it's necessary to add I will.