Sony Online Entertainment | http://vanguard.station.sony.com
RPG | Genre:Fantasy | Status:Final | Publisher:Sony Online Entertainment | Has PVP:Yes
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Distribution:Download,Retail | Retail Price:$09.97 | Pay Type:SubscriptionBUY IT
Desktop Client | System Req:
| ESRB:T
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Overview and Recent Content
Originally developed by Sigil Games and now SOE, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is a fantasy MMORPG featuring 19 playable races and 15 character classes. One notable feature of Vanguard is that character customization is always possible, even long after creation.
The three main areas of the game --known as spheres-- are adventuring, crafting, and diplomacy. Adventuring is what it sounds like - engaging in the traditional MMO gameplay that includes questing and monster killing, with the former more valuable for gaining experience than the latter.
Crafting is a large part of Vanguard, with a deep system that allows for the creation of many powerful items as well as unique ones. Each continent has its own items that cqan be crafted, making them different in appearance. As skills in crafting are raised, a player may choose to specialize in a particular form, such as Tailor or Blacksmith.
The Diplomacy sphere is handled via a card game and is not as developed as the other two. Released in what many sa as a very unfinished state, Vanguard receives regular updates, with an entire new area having debuted in late 2008 and more content having been added.
Latest Features
- Game Update - It's Been a Long Road
- Interviews created on 7/1/09
- MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently traveled to Sony Online Entertainment's Fan Faire. While there, she spoke with Vanguard Lead Designer and Acting Producer Salim Grant about the current state of the game.
- Vanguard Re-Review
- Review created on 1/30/09
- New MMORPG.com Reviewer Stephanie Morrow writes this long in the waiting re-review of SOE's Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.
- 10-30 General Guide
- Guide created on 10/17/08
- MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Jei Anderson writes this general overview of what he feels that players of Vanguard should experience in levels 10 through 30.
- Taking a Look at the Diplomacy System
- System Focus created on 10/13/08
- MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Warren Bennett takes a look at the unique diplomacy system in SOE's Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.
Thinking of trying Vanguard. whats a good solo class?
11/20/09 @ 5:31PM by mindw0rk in General Discussion
Crafter looking for server
11/20/09 @ 4:46PM by Fibsdk in General Discussion
Coming back to Vanguard.
11/20/09 @ 11:26AM by bigdaddysfe in General Discussion
How is PvP and endgame?
11/20/09 @ 2:44AM by Fibsdk in General Discussion
Mentoring?
11/17/09 @ 1:28PM by boojiboy in General Discussion
Veteran's Free Month?
11/13/09 @ 4:47PM by Thillian in General Discussion
Quick Questions for the Vanguard Community!
11/13/09 @ 1:47PM by morpin in General Discussion
Landscapes and Lands Question
11/13/09 @ 1:18PM by NovaKayne in General Discussion
Closest Thing To Modern Day Ultima Online?
11/13/09 @ 12:06PM by Thillian in General Discussion
How is server population?
11/12/09 @ 8:37AM by Hargard in General Discussion
Our Rating
7.6
User Rating: 8.2
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