Aion Payments?

Ok... So I watched a video review for Aion on youtube... The reviewer mentioned the payment method for Aion being different than other MMOs, in that you pay for hours and not monthly...

Is this true? I asked this on another forum and people were telling me that it is monthly...

I ask because I am really interested in trying this game out, I just don't like the monthly payment of MMOs because I play spiratically and I can go from playing every day for a week to not play it again for 4 weeks... So buying hours instead of months seems like a good thing for me because the reviewer said that you buy the time, and it stays there until you use it...

So any responses will be much appreciated... Thanks!

No, that payment system does not apply to the western version. To play on NA/EU servers you have to pay a flat $15/month fee.

OK then I guess I am not getting it :(

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

rzepak

[QUOTE="rzepak"]

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

Mythomniac

I am pretty sure the NCSoft prepaid cards work with Aion so you dont have to get a subscription.

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

rzepak

Yeah but I don't play a lot... I don't want to pay $15 to play that month and only get on once which is what I do with a lot of games...

OK then I guess I am not getting it :(

Buttons1990

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

SpaceMoose

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

Buttons1990

[QUOTE="Buttons1990"]

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

zomglolcats

Well the link he provided said it was the Chinese version in English... I just wanted to know if it was English voiceovers or Chinese with English subtitles...?

[QUOTE="zomglolcats"][QUOTE="Buttons1990"]Is that the same as the released US version? Like does it have voiceovers and everything?

Buttons1990

Well the link he provided said it was the Chinese version in English... I just wanted to know if it was English voiceovers or Chinese with English subtitles...?

Part of the instructions contained a method of changing the text. (I can't vouch for the safety of that executable file, but everyone else that posted on that page seemed to be fine with it.) I don't think it changes all of the text though. Now that the English version is actually out, there probably should be some way to replace all of it. I don't know the details though; I have no interest in doing it myself. It's probably more trouble than it's worth, especially since, like I said, you won't be able to communicate with most players, which kind of defeats a lof the idea of a MMORPG.

Yup its just like the payment system of WoW and EQ2.Hekynn

[QUOTE="Buttons1990"]

[QUOTE="zomglolcats"] Well if they did, I'm sure they would be Chinese :PSpaceMoose

Well the link he provided said it was the Chinese version in English... I just wanted to know if it was English voiceovers or Chinese with English subtitles...?

Part of the instructions contained a method of changing the text. (I can't vouch for the safety of that executable file, but everyone else that posted on that page seemed to be fine with it.) I don't think it changes all of the text though. Now that the English version is actually out, there probably should be some way to replace all of it. I don't know the details though; I have no interest in doing it myself. It's probably more trouble than it's worth, especially since, like I said, you won't be able to communicate with most players, which kind of defeats a lof the idea of a MMORPG.

I am laughing very hard at the notion of paying to play games on line.....LOL..........like W.C Fields said......"A sucker is born every minute!" :)

I am laughing very hard at the notion of paying to play games on line.....LOL..........like W.C Fields said......"A sucker is born every minute!" :)

MrUnSavory1

Damn it i thought it had no fees like guild wars.zaibutzu

I am laughing very hard at the notion of paying to play games on line.....LOL..........like W.C Fields said......"A sucker is born every minute!" :)

MrUnSavory1

[QUOTE="rzepak"]

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

Buttons1990

Yeah but I don't play a lot... I don't want to pay $15 to play that month and only get on once which is what I do with a lot of games...

[QUOTE="MrUnSavory1"]

I am laughing very hard at the notion of paying to play games on line.....LOL..........like W.C Fields said......"A sucker is born every minute!" :)

morrdin

[QUOTE="MrUnSavory1"]

I am laughing very hard at the notion of paying to play games on line.....LOL..........like W.C Fields said......"A sucker is born every minute!" :)

morrdin

Just pay for it. It's the most polished MMO i've seen since World of Warcraft. The only bad thing is the waiting times, but by the time you get the game they'll have fixed it already. Although the waiting times seem to have a plus side to them aswell, the new server in which I'm currently in is one of the most pleasant servers I've ever been in.

[QUOTE="Buttons1990"]

[QUOTE="rzepak"]

You do know that $15 is like going to see a movie inclouding drink and snacks right?

FelipeInside

Yeah but I don't play a lot... I don't want to pay $15 to play that month and only get on once which is what I do with a lot of games...

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Buttons1990"]

Yeah but I don't play a lot... I don't want to pay $15 to play that month and only get on once which is what I do with a lot of games...

zomglolcats

And $15 a month on an MMO gives you around 720hrs of entertainment. Of course you are not gonna play 24/7, but that's what it is offering for a mere $15....so in comparison, it's cheap.

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

SpaceMoose

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

eh7nkjn4bFFF9nw

Ok... So I watched a video review for Aion on youtube... The reviewer mentioned the payment method for Aion being different than other MMOs, in that you pay for hours and not monthly...

Is this true? I asked this on another forum and people were telling me that it is monthly...

I ask because I am really interested in trying this game out, I just don't like the monthly payment of MMOs because I play spiratically and I can go from playing every day for a week to not play it again for 4 weeks... So buying hours instead of months seems like a good thing for me because the reviewer said that you buy the time, and it stays there until you use it...

So any responses will be much appreciated... Thanks!

Buttons1990

that is the system in korea and china. in the USA it is monthly.

[QUOTE="eh7nkjn4bFFF9nw"]

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]

You know, if you really want to jump through some hoops, you can play the Chinese version and use their payment method. Unless you happened to be fluent in Chinese (which, since you made this thread, you obviously aren't), you wouldn't be able to communicate with a lot of the players of course...

As far as I know, in that version, you don't even have to pay for the game, just the game time, so I don't think you'd have anything to lose by trying to create an account.

SpaceMoose

wow... get this person a midol stat.... the PMS is kicking in big time!