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Aion 2, the critical reason it lost the original RPG feelAion 2 is plagued by various issues such as a lack of distinct job characteristics, balance problems, outdated systems, and mouse macros. However, the most fundamental problem is the absence of the unique 'RPG sensibility.' Key elements that enhance immersion, such as story, background music, and direction, are lacking, making it difficult to form a 'concrete layer' of users and encourage their return. The importance of RPG elements that breathe life into a game, like in MapleStory or Lost Ark, is emphasized, and a direction for Aion 2 to move forward is suggested.
1. 🎮 Aion 2's Biggest Problem: Missing RPG Sensibility
· Aion 2 suffers from various issues like a lack of distinct job characteristics, balance problems, mouse macros, and outdated systems, but the most severe is the absence of the inherent 'sensibility' of an RPG.
· MMORPGs should immerse users in their world early on through story, background music (BGM), and maps, but Aion 2 completely lacks these elements.
· MMORPGs should immerse users in their world early on through story, background music (BGM), and maps, but Aion 2 completely lacks these elements.
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1. 🎮 Aion 2's Biggest Problem: Missing RPG Sensibility
· Aion 2 suffers from various issues like a lack of distinct job characteristics, balance problems, mouse macros, and outdated systems, but the most severe is the absence of the inherent 'sensibility' of an RPG.
· MMORPGs should immerse users in their world early on through story, background music (BGM), and maps, but Aion 2 completely lacks these elements.
· MMORPGs should immerse users in their world early on through story, background music (BGM), and maps, but Aion 2 completely lacks these elements.
00:27 - 01:19
2. 🌟 The Power of RPG Immersion Shown by MapleStory and Lost Ark
· MapleStory's BGM evokes past joys and has the power to encourage players to log back in.
· Lost Ark deeply immerses users, making them laugh and cry with its excellent stories, direction, and BGM across various islands.
· In particular, Lost Ark's Kashuter BGM is memorable for anyone who has played it, and its story direction reveals the characters' lives and identities.
· This unique RPG sensibility aids game immersion and effectively utilizes the role-playing genre to form a loyal 'concrete layer' of players.
· Lost Ark deeply immerses users, making them laugh and cry with its excellent stories, direction, and BGM across various islands.
· In particular, Lost Ark's Kashuter BGM is memorable for anyone who has played it, and its story direction reveals the characters' lives and identities.
· This unique RPG sensibility aids game immersion and effectively utilizes the role-playing genre to form a loyal 'concrete layer' of players.
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3. 📉 Aion 2's Weak Worldview and Horizontal Content
· While Aion 2 acknowledges the conflict between the Elyos, Asmodians, and Dragon Lords, the world's details and character narratives are very weak.
· The problem is that players have to search communities or YouTube for information instead of getting it within the game.
· The game focuses only on 'vertical content' where dungeon boss characters appear quickly, while 'horizontal content' like story and worldview is insufficient.
· Despite being 4-5 months old, the game feels like it's 4-5 years old, making it difficult to form a 'concrete layer' and for players who have quit to return.
· The problem is that players have to search communities or YouTube for information instead of getting it within the game.
· The game focuses only on 'vertical content' where dungeon boss characters appear quickly, while 'horizontal content' like story and worldview is insufficient.
· Despite being 4-5 months old, the game feels like it's 4-5 years old, making it difficult to form a 'concrete layer' and for players who have quit to return.
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4. 💡 Aion 2: Concrete Suggestions for Restoring RPG Sensibility
· BGM, story, and direction are the most crucial elements in an RPG, and this is also the secret to Lost Ark's longevity.
· These elements encourage users to return to the game and breathe life into it.
· Aion 2 currently lacks a 'warm, fuzzy sensibility,' making it difficult to build a loyal user base and attract returning players.
· Current efforts like story shorts on the official YouTube channel are not effective; direct in-game direction and storytelling are needed.
· Improvement Plan:
· Add cool cinematics when dungeon bosses appear, and even in sanctuaries, drop story-related hints or dialogue to pique users' curiosity.
· Instead of meaningless travel sections, use Unreal Engine 5 to create impressive cinematics to capture users' attention.
· If building a story and narrative is difficult, creating an attractive villain group like Lost Ark's Legion Commanders, MapleStory's Commanders, or Naruto's Akatsuki can be a 'cheat code' to start.
· Significant changes like the Elyos-Asmodian integration must be explained through the story. Just as games like LoL and Overwatch pay attention to their stories, Aion 2 must treat this even more importantly.
· These RPG sensibility elements must be addressed for Aion 2 to succeed long-term and provide users with something memorable.
· These elements encourage users to return to the game and breathe life into it.
· Aion 2 currently lacks a 'warm, fuzzy sensibility,' making it difficult to build a loyal user base and attract returning players.
· Current efforts like story shorts on the official YouTube channel are not effective; direct in-game direction and storytelling are needed.
· Improvement Plan:
· Add cool cinematics when dungeon bosses appear, and even in sanctuaries, drop story-related hints or dialogue to pique users' curiosity.
· Instead of meaningless travel sections, use Unreal Engine 5 to create impressive cinematics to capture users' attention.
· If building a story and narrative is difficult, creating an attractive villain group like Lost Ark's Legion Commanders, MapleStory's Commanders, or Naruto's Akatsuki can be a 'cheat code' to start.
· Significant changes like the Elyos-Asmodian integration must be explained through the story. Just as games like LoL and Overwatch pay attention to their stories, Aion 2 must treat this even more importantly.
· These RPG sensibility elements must be addressed for Aion 2 to succeed long-term and provide users with something memorable.