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.

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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.

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Recent Forum Activity

Amazing laaag?! 12/5/09 @ 2:48PM by jmsgalla in General Discussion

The Silius Factor 12/4/09 @ 5:54PM by astrob0y in General Discussion

coming back, but... 12/4/09 @ 9:25AM by Tymora in General Discussion

How can we make SoE sell Vanguard? 12/4/09 @ 9:22AM by Solude in General Discussion

EQ2 or vanguard? 12/2/09 @ 1:14PM by Solude in General Discussion

Game won't launch? Help! 12/1/09 @ 4:38PM by Delusive in General Discussion

Thinking of trying Vanguard. whats a good solo class? 11/29/09 @ 10:49AM by spydermr2 in General Discussion

Do you think SOE ever sees our post ? 11/26/09 @ 8:57PM by madeux in General Discussion

How is PvP and endgame? 11/24/09 @ 3:22PM by Mardy in General Discussion

Crafter looking for server 11/23/09 @ 9:47AM by morpin in General Discussion

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7.6

User Rating: 8.2

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