The folks over at Vanguard have posted a step by step guide for new players to make it easier for new players get into the game more quickly and smoothly.

As SOE has officially adopted Vanguard Saga of Heroes into its family, many questions emerge relating to the content of the game. This piece of writing is designed to help new players gain a better perspective of the newly acquired game and resolve issues that arise while playing. From the view of a new player this passage should help clear up confusion beginners might encounter.

As the game begins, a character must be created. A race must be chosen from the regions of Thestra, Kojan or Qalia. A class must also be selected pertaining to a player's personality and occupation choice. The classes are Protective fighter, offensive fighter, healer and caster. The protective fighter is a set of fighting classes that focus on defense, while offensive fighters center on attacking. The healer set has special abilities to increase their health or that of their friends. The caster set is able to administer spells, much like a wizard from fantasy.

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