The author contemplates between playing Aion Retail or Aion Classic for Choose My Adventure, having not played the game in over a decade.He reminisces about his previous experiences with Aion, finding it to be a serviceable MMORPG with underwhelming aspects.Initial research into Retail Aion suggests it has become pay-to-win, leading to skepticism and mixed opinions.Players lament the evolution of Retail Aion, highlighting issues with combat, leveling speed, and endgame pay-to-win elements.Conversely, there is praise for Aion Classic, with players viewing it as a return to the original essence of the game.The author acknowledges the varying perspectives on Retail and Classic versions, struggling to decide which one to play.Amidst the dilemma, a poll is conducted to determine whether the author should explore Aion Retail or Aion Classic.The article concludes with the author seeking input from readers to make a decision on which version of Aion to experience for the month.Polling closes on a specific date, ensuring that the author will actually play the chosen version for the adventure.The column 'Choose My Adventure' allows readers to participate in deciding the author's gaming journey each week.