Lorisen

Hello, I would like to clarify a question regarding the Blood Marks exchange at bases No. 78 and No. 83 in in North and South Katalam. Normally, each character has a limit of 5 exchanges per week. However, this week, without having used that limit even once, I was unable to make a single exchange — the system immediately shows that the limit has been reached. Could you please clarify: Have there been any recent changes to the rules or limits for the Blood Marks exchange? Is this a technical bug that should be fixed? I'd also like to note that these quests, and the Blood Marks exchange as a reward for them, are one of the enjoyable activities on the server that add variety to the gameplay. If tightening the limits or blocking the exchange was a deliberate decision by the administration, I would appreciate an official explanation of the reasons. I hope this is a technical issue rather than an intentional decision, since the latter would significantly affect our desire to play on the server. Thank you for looking into this, I look forward to your reply.

Was that directed at me? Here is my clear position on this: using characters from both factions simultaneously to push out farming competitors should result in a permanent hardware ban. Selling Kinah for real money — the same, equal severity. As for what punishment the administration will actually hand out, or whether it happens at all — that unfortunately remains to be seen.

As one of the players on this server, here's some general advice: read the server rules more. It doesn't matter how long you've been playing or whether you've been banned before — there are rules, and breaking them has consequences. As for PvP claims — be more humble. Look at professional athletes who show respect for each other even in competition. Emotional attacks on opponents, especially strangers, are always a sign of a weak person.

The entire line of defense comes down to two things: "gear up for PvP or go farm somewhere else" and "playing both factions isn't banned." At the same time there is deliberate manipulation — a conscious ignoring of the actual rule violation: using multiple accounts to farm without competition for the purpose of illegal profit.

Re-reading the comments, I come to the conclusion that the issue goes beyond a single player. Multiple accounts, cross-faction farming protection, a history of bans — this is an organized scheme, not an isolated case. The fact that this thread is generating a notable number of defenders speaks for itself. As for the "just improve your PvP skills" argument — this isn't about ability. It's about one group systematically monopolizing a farming zone across both factions for financial gain, which affects every player on the server and trust in fair play overall. I have already encountered a similar situation around Aether farming. Almost a year passed before I saw the names of those involved in the ban list. I hope the process of cleaning the server from schemers won't slow down.

Again, the point is not about avoiding PvP or lacking gear. The point is a rule violation — one player using multiple accounts simultaneously to monopolize farming. Attempts to dismiss this by claiming the rule is unclear are unconvincing — the rule exists, and its purpose is obvious.

The point is valid, but the result is the same: a player uses multiple accounts across both factions so that one character can farm without competition. Whether the other account kills or farms directly doesn't matter — the outcome is still a farming monopoly, which is exactly what rule 19 addresses.

The complaint is not about someone being stronger. The point is that using a large number of accounts for farming resources is directly prohibited by the server rules (rule 19). The advice to "go farm somewhere else" doesn't solve the problem — it simply suggests ignoring it.

Hello, I would like to report a highly suspicious player I encountered in Gelkmaros on the [Coin] Collecting Crystals quest. The player was standing in one spot, repeatedly attacking the same mob using only a single skill, without any variation in behavior — no movement, no reactions, no interaction with the environment. This is consistent with typical bot behavior. I first noticed this player at level 57 late last night, and when I returned today they were already level 63 — still in the exact same spot, doing the exact same thing. I have recorded video footage as evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PE1fV_PJfU I kindly ask that you: Review this player's activity logs for the past few days. Take appropriate action if their use of third-party software is confirmed, including a hardware ban if such a measure is available. If the player is found guilty, I would also appreciate any compensation for the time I spent monitoring and reporting this situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

They protect their bots (on both sides) like mafia cartels would protect their business. And here's the strangest part — all their schemes are in plain sight, as concerned players have already pointed out in this thread. Just look at the auction house: all these tons of aether and crafted scrolls — multiple pages of listings, 1000 units in each lot. There they are — all these cheaters. All it takes is to pull the logs and trace the aether transfers from bots to crafters. The same player nicknames, year after year — crafting almost around the clock thanks to an endless supply of aether provided by bots. Which raises a logical question — why not ban the crafters themselves? Why not track these massive aether transfers in enormous volumes? There are no answers to these questions. Only observations...

Edit to my previous post: enemy Gunslinger (not sure about the race)

By the way, look at 3:42 where the Elyos Gunslinger starts his attack by appearing on the radar as if coming out of invisibility at a distance of 20 meters? Meaning in a normal situation he should have been spotted on the radar at a much greater distance. ...or maybe this class just has some kind of invisibility and I simply don't know about it

Honestly, this is a very frustrating situation. About a year ago I was writing a lot of posts and recording a lot of videos. A lot of work was done to identify bots, many suspicious players were caught doing something "shady". And then — one simple explanation: they use macros, and apparently macros aren't banned... I wish you luck in achieving what I couldn't, what other players who wished me the same success as I wish you now couldn't achieve either.

Hey fellow Aion players and crafting enthusiasts. This topic is dedicated to optimizing the scroll crafting process for profit. No secret that gathering and crafting is a pretty tedious business. On top of that, it's not always easy to figure out the optimal ratio of Aether and crafting materials, estimate the total time investment, or calculate the expected profit — especially when Broker prices keep shifting. So, here's a scroll crafting calculator. The idea is simple: enter your Pure Magical Aether, Brilliant Magical Aether and the current scroll price on the Broker — and instantly get the optimal material split, scroll count, full cost and profit breakdown, along with an estimated time for the entire process. Why Pure Magical Aether and Brilliant Magical Aether specifically? This comes from personal gathering and crafting experience. The strategy is simple: to save time — gathering strictly by hand, no macros or bots — don't bother spending Aether Extractors on lower-grade Aether at all. If something below Pure Magical Aether comes up during extraction, just cancel and move on. Extractors go exclusively to Pure and Brilliant Magical Aether. Why Elatrite scrolls? It's the most time-efficient option: a single DP transform yields a large amount of Dazzling Elatrite, which when disassembled provides plenty of crafting materials. Same logic applies to Aether — breaking down Brilliant and Pure Magical Aether into lower forms gives you ingredients for both streams. As for the streams — it's straightforward: one portion of Aether goes toward the scroll crafting ingredients, the other toward producing Elatrite Powder. Regarding crafting costs — the calculator accounts for three key factors: Aether Extractor costs, Nanyu Paper costs, and the Broker commission, which for simplicity is fixed at 2.2%. Without further ado — head over to the calculator and give it a try. I'd love to hear feedback from both newcomers and experienced crafters alike. If you have ideas on how to improve it — feel free to share, constructive criticism is welcome too. One more note: Elatrite can be substituted with Turquoise or Tourmaline — they work equally well for other equivalent scroll types. A note on timing: the calculation assumes ~3 seconds per operation — such as disassembling an item or a DP transform — and ~5 seconds per scroll craft. These are approximate figures, but they give a realistic sense of the scale. Please note that this is the first version of the calculator and may contain minor inaccuracies. Any discrepancies you notice are welcome in the comments.

Dear administration, As an important server improvement, I suggest strengthening the fight against farm bots, especially regarding ether gathering and crafting. I believe this would definitely be an improvement for the server. First of all, regular players would be able to earn money from crafting, not just bot owners. Currently, bots flood the market with cheap materials and crafted items, making it impossible for honest players to compete. Second, the in-game economy would become healthier. When bots control the market, prices are artificially low and real players can't make a profit from their time and effort. This kills motivation to engage with crafting and gathering systems. Third, it would improve the overall game experience. Right now many players feel frustrated seeing obvious bots farming 24/7 while they try to play fairly. This creates a feeling of unfairness and pushes people away from the server. Finally, removing bots would increase the value of items and resources, making the game more rewarding for active players. People would actually feel their time is worth something. I hope you will consider this suggestion seriously. Thank you for your attention.