[Didna]

Interview with Brad McQuaid (ceo of Sigil) over at mmorpg.com rather good read for all those interested in VG http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/gameId/147/setView/features/loadFeature/399

Also some nice SS

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[Emberz]

Thx Didna, some nice info.

I've not read all the forums so these things might be old news but the mention use of the Unreal engine pleased me (as it leads me to expect the game gfx to be fast) as that engine is already ported to the Mac so there's a possibility I can play on my Powerbook? Has Mac support been discussed?? SoE dumped development of the Mac client after PoP and only ever let the Mac community play on one server. At least Blizzard with WoW are cross platform so I'm hoping Sigil keep this trend up.

Brad mentioning the game is already very playable already makes me soooo envious of the beta testers..
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[Didna]

I don't have high hopes for MAC support has this game is being bankrolled by Microsoft, either way I doubt its high on there list atm.
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[Emberz]

Oh yes I forgot the Microsoft factor... not a biggy, wireless gaming from the living room would be nice but not essential!

You are soooooooo bad with your *coughing*

I take it the game will be out 2006 all being well?
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[Didna]

Yeah sorry about the cough

They keep saying that 2006 is there target, and something would have to be really wrong for it to be any later.
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[Didna]

Fanguard was held the other day, didnt go abit far for me Here is a good write up with some nice info about the game, enjoy

http://www.silkyvenom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2784
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[Akenomyces]

Don't know if this is good or bad news...

VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES FINDS A NEW HOME
- Sigil Games Online and Sony Online Entertainment In Talks To Co-Publish Sigil’s Ground-Breaking New Game -

May 5, 2006 – Carlsbad & San Diego, CA – Sigil Games Online and Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, today announced that Sigil is working with Microsoft Game Studios on an arrangement to acquire the rights to its highly anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. These efforts have resulted in a tentative agreement for Vanguard to be co-published by both Sigil Games Online and SOE. All three companies will be showing the game at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) as they work closely together for a successful transition. Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is scheduled to launch this winter.

“As the development process is ongoing and constantly shifting, it became clear that MGS and Sigil had varying visions and direction for the title’s development,” said Brad McQuaid, CEO of Sigil Games Online. “In the best interest of Vanguard, it was decided that we would buy back the publishing rights from Microsoft.”

As co-publisher of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Sigil assumes greater control of marketing and PR, while maintaining responsibility for game development, community relations, media relations, customer support, and quality assurance. Under the terms of the agreement, SOE will provide distribution, marketing, hosting and back-end support -- including billing and technical support -- for the game. Additionally, SOE is tentatively planning on adding Vanguard, upon its release,to SOE’s Station Access™ subscription plan. Station Access allows players to enjoy all of SOE’s MMO titles for one low monthly price.

“We are very excited to be working with so many old friends at Sigil,” said John Smedley, president, Sony Online Entertainment. “Vanguard looks beautiful and has an incredibly rich game world. It’s the type of game that will appeal directly to SOE’s hundreds of thousands of players and should fit in perfectly with the current line-up of games available in Station Access.”

”This decision was made mutually by Sigil and Microsoft, in the best interest of the long-term goals for the title,” said Phil Spencer, General Manager at Microsoft Game Studios. “As a key Windows development partner, we will continue to work with Sigil to ensure Vanguard’s ongoing success.”

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is the next generation of massively multiplayer online games. The journey takes place in the fantasy setting of Telon, a vast and ancient world of magic, intrigue and adventure. Facing the challenges of a war torn world, the diverse people here struggle to rebuild their once great civilizations. A fragile alliance has been struck, with the lands set upon by invading forces, the races must band together to survive.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is currently in a closed beta phase. The game will remain available via Fileplanet for existing beta testers during the transition to SOE. New information will be sent out to testers as the changeover occurs.
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[Kishka]

Well, having it on Station Access would be handy I guess. That is, if I had room to install Vanguard and also re-install EQ2
But I suppose paying for Station Access would be cheaper than paying for both EQ and Vanguard separately.
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[Akenomyces]

That is true, and since I have the station pass already, for the toons I don't play in SWG and EQ2 lol, it would be nice to have Vanguard in that. Assuming they don't raise the price again to absorb it.
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[Flendon]

Ok, so my DDO guild is failing as people leave the game in swarms. The game just didn't have the staying power I thought it would. Maybe in a year when it actually has content I will return, but for now it is too rushed.

Why am I posting this under Vanguard? Well Vanguard has a guild Beta application in which you can register your entire guild at one time. My DDO guild has put in said application for those of us remaining and from what the GM says we should get a response back soon. So I am joining the darkside. You guys have managed to peak my interests in this one. So I wanted to know what server those of you already in Beta are on?
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[Akenomyces]

So I went to the local Gamestop today to purchase the pre-order, which hasn't arrived yet, but I put in my $5 and will get a call when it does arrive, in a week or whatever. Who all is going pre-order? It doesn't say we will get a beta key for certain, but there's always hope lol.

I would like to try out some classes, see what I like. Necromancer seems to be the very best class of all, which I'm sure most people will end up playing at release, which is a disappointment to me, because it's the ONLY PET CLASS! My only complaint.

Anyways, I wanted to see who all was going to play Vanguard, who was pre-order, and what all everyone was going to play class wise
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[Ukator]

Played this a bit in beta and enjoyed it. My major concern was the fact that it is a computer hog, don't even try without 1gig and that still might not be enough.

The Disciple might be my favorite class ever. Monk type but your attacks heal yourself or someone else in your group. You are a healer but you fight up close, very very cool.

Hello all!
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