New (returning actually) player have some questions

Greetings. I used to play here a couple of years back but took a hiatus and decided to come back to Aion. Needless to say, everything looks new to me. They changed this game so much since last time I player that I feel like a complete noob (not that I was an expert back then), so I have a couple of questions I want to ask (most of them regarding this server).

1. Manastones: Where and how do I get them?
2. Crafting: Is it useful besides Alchemy/Cooking?
3. Instances; I know this is a PvP oriented server. But from time to time I would like to get out of the monotony of getting my rear handed to me in a silver plate.

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

Hello, Welcome back!

1. You can get (Linkgate Foundry Noble Ancient Manastone Bundle) in Linkgate Foundry instance(solo) and Adma's Fall(max player 6). Bundle contains random manastone like single ms,dual manastone and Archdaeva manastone.
2. You can craft armor and weapons like Katalium set and Ophidan set etc. its good remodel. Check database (aiondatabase.net) to find the materials and for more information.

 

Hello!
Welcome back to the server!
I'd like to add a couple of things on what was mentioned above.
1. Aside from the instances, there is a wide market for Manastones. Just check the LFG chat and find the right trader. You can also acquire the new manastones (Archdaeva) from the website shop for 500 credits each.

2. If you're just after remodels, you could craft those mentioned above. If you seek PvP gear, Proctor/Arbiter/Principal/Suzerian sets can be acquired in game. For high end gear, check the website shop there are currently 2 different PvP gear Boundless of Honor and Prime Guardian

3. People still group up for instances, but for now a lot of bugs are still there because of the new update, but we are currently working on it. Just check the LFG chat.