For a start, the feel of the Asmodian environment has a certain ruggedness to it. The world doesn’t feel ethereal and better-than-life under the Tower of Darkness: there’s cracked buildings, scrappy settlements, and ancient ruins everywhere. The decay isn’t the prettiest thing ever, but it’s got a grounding feel to it. Plus, it makes highlights of the environment, like gigantic natural waterfalls, so much cooler to come across.

Then, it’s a matter of approach. Elyos accept their fortune as the grace of a higher power, and assume that they are entitled to everything. Asmodians take nothing for granted, and struggle uphill to acquire their rightful place in the world. Aside from the cliché of struggle building character, I prefer to support those who work for their place, rather than those who acquire it by right. Assuming that one side is more favored than another leads to arrogance, and that’s a dangerous path to walk (Asmodians have a lot of arrogance, too; they aren’t blameless creatures by any stretch).

Anyhow, philosophy aside, I hope to hear more from you guys! I’m gonna go back to being addicted to puzzles now.

If I were playing this by myself, I would be Elyos. I hate being the evil team because it is the zerg in almost every game. I prefer to fight for the underdog. Also, the evil team tends to attract those who feel they are ‘badasses’ and want everyone to know it. The good team tends towards casual players who want to spend a few fun hours every week, and the hardcore fight-the-power megaguilds. Neither appeals to me, but beats the alternative, doesn’t it?

Lore is important to me, but that is just to shape my attitude ingame. How I view my character and surroundings.