Paid Account Services Launch in Aion
Aion players have been waiting for the ability to re-customize their characters, and it looks like that day has finally arrived. NCsoft just launched four paid account services that will let you pick a new name, a new look, a new gender, or a new Legion name.
The customization and name change services cost $9.99, while the gender change costs $14.99. The Legion name change tops the list at $19.99 and can only be done by the Legion leader character. Purchasing a gender change will let you customize that character's appearance for free, so keep that in mind if you'd like to use both services on the same character.
More details on the paid services can be found in the FAQ after the jump.
FAQ
General
Q: Where can I purchase Aion account services?
A: You can purchase them at the NCsoft store.
- Go to the NCsoft store.
- Select the Aion service that you'd like to purchase.
- Click Buy Now.
- Select your preferred payment method.
- Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
- Once you've successfully purchased the service, go to your Aion Game Account Details page and use Apply In-Game Items on your selected character.
Q: Once I've purchased an Aion account service, how do I use it?
A: To use an account service you have purchased, you must apply it to a particular character. Follow these instructions:
- Log in to your NCsoft Master Account.
- Select your Aion game account.
- Click Apply In-Game Items in the Actions section.
- Select the Aion server of the character you intend to receive the items (the purchased account service ticket), and click Next.
- Select the character that that you intend to use the items (the ticket), and click Next.
- Select the item (the ticket) you want to apply to that character, and click Next.
- Review the confirmation page, and click Apply the Items/Item Packs to This Character.
- Log in to Aion with the selected character, and receive your in-game items (your account service ticket) via in-game express mail.
Q: How much does each of the Aion account services cost?
A: Character customization costs:
- US Dollars: $9.99
- Euros: €6.99
- Pounds: £5.99
Gender change costs:
- US Dollars: $14.99
- Euros: €9.99
- Pounds: £8.99
Character name change costs:
- US Dollars: $9.99
- Euros: €6.99
- Pounds: £5.99
Legion name change costs:
- US Dollars: $19.99
- Euros: €13.99
- Pounds: £11.99
Q: Can I trade, sell, or store an Aion account services digital ticket in game?
A: No, the tickets cannot be traded, sold, or stored in one's account or Legion warehouse, so be sure that you apply them to the correct character.
Q: Can I buy an account service and use it later?
A: Yes, each account service gives one digital ticket for the selected character. It can be stored in your character's inventory and used at your leisure.
Q: Will the in-game items expire?
A: No, these items will remain in your character's inventory until they have been used or destroyed.
Q: Can I cancel the use of my in-game ticket before I apply the changes?
A: Yes, at any point before you confirm the changes to your character's name, Legion name, gender, or the selected character customization, you can cancel the process and keep your ticket.
Gender Change
Q: Can I customize my character's appearance when I change my character's gender?
A: Yes. When you purchase a gender change, it both changes you character's gender and allows you to customize that character's appearance in all the same ways that you could when you made a new character.
Q: Where do I go to redeem my Gender Switch Ticket?
A: If your character is an Elyos, go to the city of Sanctum and visit Euripides, the Daeva of Life Transformation, in a tavern in the Outer Dock. If your character is an Asmodian, go to Pandaemonium and visit Jotunmodr, Daeva of Life Transformation, in the back alleys of the Pandaemonium Plaza.
You can also visit these NPCs and preview new possible character looks without a Gender Switch Ticket.
Character Customization
Q: Where do I go to redeem my Plastic Surgery Ticket?
A: If your character is an Elyos, go to the city of Sanctum and visit Maenia, Daeva of Appearance, in the Angelic Frippery. If your character is an Asmodian, go to Pandaemonium and visit, Himingleva, Daeva of Appearance, in the Angelic Frippery.
You can also visit these NPCs and preview the new possible character looks without a Plastic Surgery Ticket.
Character Name Change
Q: How do I use my Name Change Ticket?
A: Log in to the game on the selected character and open the in-game express mail that contains your Name Change Ticket. Add the item to your character's inventory and double-click it. Once you've double-clicked the ticket, you'll be prompted to enter a new character name. If that character name is available and meets the game's name requirements and restrictions, it will be changed immediately and permanently.
Q: How will my friends know that I've changed my character name?
A: Each character name change is tracked and displayed in the Shadow Court Archives and updated on your friends' lists. In this way, everyone is able to see the change in game and out of game.
Q: I mistyped my character name. Can I revert the change?
A: You will be able to view a preview of your new character name before you apply the change. Once the change is submitted and applied, it is permanent. You can purchase and use another Name Change Ticket to change it again.
Q: Are there any restrictions on how often I can purchase a character name change?
A: You can purchase up to three Name Change Tickets per month.
Legion Name Change
Q: Can any character change a Legion's name?
A: No, only Legion leaders can use a Legion Name Change Ticket to change the name of a Legion, and they can only change a Legion that they lead.
Q: How do I use my Legion Name Change Ticket?
A: Log in to the game on the selected Legion leader character and open the in-game express mail that contains your Legion Name Change Ticket. Add the item to your character's inventory and double-click it. Once you've double-clicked the ticket, you'll be prompted to enter a new Legion name. If that Legion name is available and meets the game's name requirements and restrictions, it will be changed immediately and permanently.
Q: How will my friends know that I've changed my Legion name?
A: Each Legion name change is tracked and displayed on the Aion community website. In this way, everyone is able to see the change in game and out of game.
Q: I mistyped my Legion name. Can I revert the change?
A: You will be able to view a preview of your new Legion name before you apply the change. Once the change is submitted and applied, it is permanent. You can use another Legion Name Change Ticket to change it again.
Q: Are there any restrictions on how often I can purchase a Legion name change?
A: You can purchase up to three Legion Name Change Tickets per month.