Very nice read, and thank you for the information.

I will probably stick it out in WoW for now, myself, for the time being. Who knows, though. I may give Aion a try.

Recently, I hooked up with an amazing guild on Emerald Dream named Crimson Alliance, and they remind me so much of our Kindred back in DAoC (which they also played on Guin)--and are only a few years younger than our guild in history of games played.

They are a full RP guild, and I've never had more fun in WoW before than when I ran with them. I feel more at peace on the Alliance side too, for some reason. I guess I'm just reminded of Albion in DAoC, and enjoying the roleplay aspect once again--purposely.

If anyone cares to chat, look me up on Salvini, Brichardi, or Buttikoferi. I'm not on much, but I do get to play most evenings.

I'll let you know if I decide to give Aion a try. If I do, I prefer someone be prepared to level with me, as I do not care much for soloing anymore.

Anyhow, glad to see the familiar faces again.

Welcome back Cleon, as you can see by everyone's reactions you were missed, old friend.

I have to say I didn't try Aion and it didn't WoW me (LOL) with what I read about it before release so I decided to wait and see if we had a consensus after launch.

After reading Kestrel's review and watching the 5 min long promo video I am intrigued by the play style although I am a little unsure if I can handle the "Final Fantasy-esque" art style of the game. Unlike many others I actually missed the group grinding to level just cause I get bored running around solo all the time only doing the occasional instance. I just wish someone would come up with a game that could balance the group grinding with solo questing so you could do whichever you prefer.

Finances are really tight for me right now, I work in the auto sales industry (on the accounting side) and while "Cash for Clunkers" made for a really nice month of Aug, now things are back to slow and painful until the economy recovers more. Once I get things back on an even keel I would like to pick up Aion and give it a run personally.

Oh, in case anyone missed me, I have been around the whole time but as usual for me I don't post very often but have tried to hop in and read whats going on when I see new posts.

Anytime either of you two want to try AION, I'll be happy to grind through with you.

Cleon,

I am glad to hear that your doing alright brother. A long time has passed since we last spoke and everyone that who knows you always sent there best wishes your way when I spoke to them.

As you have probably found out, yes most of the guild has moved onto new games, old games or are waiting for the next game to come out. A few peoples tried various ones but nothing that has rekindled the guild like WarHammer.

Most of the core group still frequent the board from time to time checking in. For me I have been playing EvE to pass some time. I have had some significant staffing changes at work that have given me very little time to play any games.

I am glad to see everyone else is doing well As always I hope everyone is doing well.

I played with them some on PT in WAR -- some Lost Vale runs. Nice people, good players -- had fun with them