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Questing in Aion is in easy mode.

If anyone here remembers questing process in Lineage2 when it first launched you remember when you had to REMEMBER everything what you had to do in chain quest that had you going from npc to npc in different  towns different parts of the map. You had to write down the chain quest and its progress mostly for you to be able to complete them.

AION has it all different. The advanced quest window will tell you what to do exactly and if there is another npc involved to complete your quest it will show its name as a link  in your quest window.

You can click the link which will cause another pop up with specific description of the npc.

If that wasn’t enough NCsoft decided to let you locate that npc  by simply clicking a button “locate” and your map will show you the location.

Map opens by pressing “M” on your keyboard.

I am including some shots for you.

Next shot shows the possibility to see completed quests and the ones in progress.

The green dot on the map is you

On your bottom bar there is an options button. You’ll find options for your resolution, effects, sound options, looping music, hiding names etc.Too much to list so I am including screen shots. And again you will find many familiar options. Key mapping is also available

Congrats! After you create and customize your character you enter world of Aion.

You’ll quickly discover how easy it is to move around.

Movement

There are two choices for moving WASD on your keyboard and left  mouse click. these options can work together, not to mention pressing both mouse buttons “left and right” simultaneously makes your character run. Some of you may be familiar with this option from other famous mmorpg.

You can jump! yes, pressing the space bar will make your character jump.

Also you will see a quest giver npc that will give you your first reward for slaying mobs around you.

After you choose the class you’ll see a window with your character. On its right you’ll be able to choose a name for him/her and conveniently click “check” button to see if the name is available on the server.

Also on the left side you’ll see preset configurations for your character. Choice of head and hair as well as body type.

Aion offers extreme character customization that mmorpg world hasn’t seen yet.

On your right you are given customization sliders that change sizes of the body and even height of the character.

See image below:

Upon launching the game you are faced to make a choice between two factions Elyos and Asmodians.

Once you choose the faction you can not create character of opposing faction unless you delete all characters under the opposing faction.

Here is what screen looks like at that point

Choosing Class

After the factions choice you’ll have to choose which class you want to play.  You’ll have a visual selection of classes and gender. see image below:

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Apart from areas for Asmodae and Elysea AION is introducing Elten area.
Thanks to exclusive footage provided to us by NCsoft for AION fans we are proud to introduce this visually stunning , full of new “mobs” and challenges to your play style.
This area is not a small area within existing lands but is separated from Asmodae and Elysea.
Video footage is posted on the right side of the main page or click Videos to see even more videos about class performance skills.
Once the breadbasket of Elysea, Eltnen is now threatened by an encroaching desert. Lady Yustiel, one of the gods of the Elyos, has established several Mystic Springs in hopes of revitalizing the area, but so far there has been little improvement. Could there be a saboteur in the mix? As if this weren’t enough, the area is also under attack from mutant wildlife, alluring succubi, statues that have come to life, volcanic spirits, and of course the ever-present Krall. The Daevas are mustering their forces, preparing to defend their ethereal fortress to the death, if that’s what it takes.

Apart from areas for Asmodae and Elysea AION is introducing Elten area. Enjoy!

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