Aion anyone?

[Etaoin]

From Aion's Facebook:

Within the next four weeks, we will treat European and North American gamers to two opportunities to jump into the world of Aion and explore Atreia as Asmodian or Elyos characters ahead of its release in Europe on 25nd September and North America 22th September. Aion's Open Beta Test featuring version 1.5 will take place 6-13th September and will include numerous Western enhancements, including improvements to Aion's innovative character customization with a host of Western styles, as well as new zones, instances, skills, quests and continued game balancing and improvements. Open Beta will retain a level cap for both Elyos and Asmodians characters at 30 allowing players to focus on getting to the same level so they can explore the lands of Atreia together, as well as the Abyss.

Players who have pre-ordered Aion will be treated to a Pre-Select and a two-day Headstart period giving them the opportunity to explore, organize and progress through the game prior to the official launch. Pre-Select will take place on 18th September, while Aion's Headstart will begin 20th September. Players can still participate in the Aion's Pre-Select and Headstart programs by pre-ordering the game through several participating online and brick-and-mortar retailers.

[[AK]Swae]

Sweet, we get a beta with 1.5! Will the beta key we used for previous betas work for the open as well? I hope so!

I need to go ahead and pre-order - I was just going to get it off Steam, but I like the idea of getting in a day or two early and reserving my character name early.

Speaking of names, I always have a theme. My WoW toons were named after my favorite female movie characters. My Aion toons are going to be named after Joss Whedon's Dolls.

[[AK]Kidd]

Joss Whedon's Dolls.

I hear Ken was his favorite, followed by Underage Barbi

[Etaoin]

I love stalking Aion's Facebook page...

As added extra spice, FilePlanet will--in addition to distributing the client--be giving away a load of open beta keys starting on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Get on the starting line if you do not have an eligible Aion account already! Eligible accounts include any previous closed beta participants and those who have preordered or prepurchased Aion.

[[AK]StitchJones]

I haven't felt this much joy since [TK]'ing Kidd in a BF1942 match back in '03

[[AK]Rocks]

If the patch download is any indication of the launch we are in trouble. 20kb per sec download it will take all week.

[Etaoin]

I got mine through the torrent and it just took a couple hours