SOE has announced that Game Update #2 for Vanguard has gone live, bring about a number of changes and additions to the game such as Guild Halls, a revamped diplomacy system, and more.

Guild Halls

-Be the first to build a grand Guild Hall! Although Guild Hall Plots won't be available until after server merges, quests to help you on you way are in game for those who can't wait to get started!

Bind on Equip

- All equipable items that were bindable are now either bind on equip or bind on pickup, with the majority of the items being bind on equip.

Improvements Made to LFG!

- The Looking For Group tool is receiving a revamp, and now you'll have the ability to display which quests you're working on, as well as which dungeons you'd like to explore when looking for a group. There are many other options that allow the LFG tool to be tweaked to your liking!

Resting Has its Rewards!

- Heroes may now rest in Vanguard! Resting increases the rate at which a hero will gain adventuring, crafting, or diplomacy experience.

Diplomacy Becomes Level Based!

-Diplomacy has moved from a "skill-based" system to a "level-based" system to increase the opportunities for sphere interdependence.

Revamping the Diplomacy UI!

-Speaking just became a bit easier. Diplomats can now double-click cards during parlay to play them as if you had clicked the "Speak" button.

-Cards that are unusable due to refresh timers will now be dimmed until ready to play.

Deconstruction

-Deconstruction kits are now available for purchase from vendors for a minimal cost! Use these handy kits to convert items into a resource or dust.

Read the full patch notes here.