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Originally posted by Imzeweiner

Well,  I guess I would be considered one of those hold-outs hoping that VG will be similar to EQ1.  I would certainly not call myself an elitiest or a raider.  In fact, I played EQ1 for several years and never really did the huge raids as I was in a pretty small tight knit guild.  I still enjoyed the game quite a bit though.

After I finally left EQ1, (for the final time) I played just about all of the other big name MMORPGs and had some fun doing so.  DAoC, WOW, EQ2, COH, ect ect.  But, I still have the fondess memories of EQ1. 

I personally liked the camping aspect of the game.  To me, it was fun going to Guk and shouting for a group, camping the frenzied ghoul or something similar.  I liked the ability to go back to lower level dungeons by myself and try to get gear to sell or 'twink' my lower level friends or characters.  You can't really do that in any of the games out today.

I don't think there is anything wrong with people wanting to see VG be like EQ1.  Remember, EQ1 was a very popular game, the biggest of its time, its spawned today's market.

You dont have to change everything to have a good game, all of the other MMORPGs out there have done it already. 

When you read the forums over on Vanguard, sure you will see people talking about wanting an EQ1 sequel. It doesn't mean they are elitest or its all about raiding ect.  There are quite a few things about EQ1 that I personally think add so much more to a game then what you see today. 

I would like to see a game that has more emersion then whats out right now.  I would like to see a game which a penalty for death, it makes you want to avoid it, it adds to the excitement and the danger of exploring.  I would like to see a game which travel is tough in the beginnning.  It makes it feel more realistic, and it adds to the sence of discovery of acomplishment.  Back when EQ first came out, the majority of people had no idea what the wizard spires were for. Everyone ran from place to place or took the boat, it was fun and intesting seeing different races from far off places in your town, it meant something.

I would like to see a game where people can actually gather in a dungeon and see other groups fighting side by side.  I want to be able to choose where I go and what I fight, and not have to do the same dungeon over and over from start to finish just to get to one Mob I want to take out.

I would like to see a game where I don't know exactly what my group is going to pull or how hard each mob will be by looking for arrows above their head or how many targets light up when I click on one.  Where is the sence of adventure in that?

 

If these are the type of things that you would consider elitest EQ1 wishes then so be it.  EQ1 was a great game, why not make a sequel to it?

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I feel the same way and I 've never played EQ 1,to the OP and to all those who believe VG will be for Elitists please ignore some of the comments on the Offiicial forums by the Ubers of Uber Uberness.This game has a great potential with a lot of things to do,check Vanguard Spheres website there are lots of great guilds there and great folks too,feel free to ask  some of your unanswered questions and you won't be flamed for that

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Originally posted by Fugnudz

I listened to the audio downloads on the main website and it sounds like opera music.  You know, pauses of silence, very low, barely audible start-ups that rise to a crescendo, and (gag) arias.

What were they thinking?  While opera music may be the taste of some, such music generally requires intelligent, active listening.

But game music, on the other hand, is generally of a passive listening nature.  After all, most players are usually occupied with exploring, fighting, crafting or doing other things, so music should be simpler and bolder as is anything that resides in the background and wants any notice.

I think they have the wrong music for this game.

 

I don`t think while you watch a movie you pay close attention to the music but it helps to lay emphasis during some scenes or some locations...it`s the same thing in MMO's and vanguard's music is fantastic

 

 

 

 

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Originally posted by TiiKii
Arghh..
I was thinking of seriously buying this game, since I had so much fun in NWN's

Sadly, I think I will wait a bit before doing this now

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Originally posted by redavni

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Originally posted by Stradden

This article isn't and wasn't meant to be an in-depth analysis of the game, but rather just a quick article with my initial responses to playing it. It's a First Look Preview. 

I haven't had enough time to really sit down with the game and do a full-on preview full of details. Once I've put enough hours into the game, we'll run a full preview.

I'm still learning a lot of the systems in the game, just like any new player would have to. I tried to give a breif overview of what I've done and experienced so far. I'm sorry if that's not enough.

Cheers

Jon Wood

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Unfortunately your review does not bring anything new that we does not know already.I was expecting more from a reviewer such as yourself but seems rather like a *forced*review... I read the review of Shayalyn from TTH and it was more "inspired"

Love it or hate it... Vanguard will be a hit.I've been so utterly deceived by the last few games available DDO,WoW and GW.Even if Vanguard is revamping some old ideas,the game looks more dynamic.