Are you bored of your MMO? Try Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

[Volition]

Have you heard of Vanguard? To you, is Vanguard that game that had a terrible launch? It seems a majority of people in the MMO community either don't know what Vanguard is, or are still jaded by the terrible launch it had. While to some the game may not be their thing, to others it is the most amazing MMO on the market.

After reading through quite a few MMO forums, I've realized that a LOT of people are sick of their current MMO and are looking for a new one. The only problem is, nothing good is coming out for a while. Now, I'm sure I'm going to get responses like, "LOL Vanguard is terrible!" These people either have NOT played it in a long time, or are still disgruntled about release.

About Vanguard

Anyone who loves high-fantasy games, with massive worlds, amazing scenery, an inordinate amount of races and classes, and an amazing community would love Vanguard. There are no instances, the world is massive. There are hidden dungeons around the world that are widely unknown. There are some dungeons that appear so small on the outside, like a little cave entrance, that turn into a massive cave underground the size of a city.

You can own your own house in Vanguard. There is no "housing instance". You can build boats and ships, and sail them around the world. You can discover islands that no one has been to before. The music is amazing. The views are breathtaking. The game is at the state it should be when it was released - simple as that.



I'm sure that someone is going to say something like, "oh you must work for Sony, who the hell would want to play Vanguard?" Let me assure you, I don't work for Sony lol. This is the downfall of the game; it is backed by a company that doesn't advertise - it is as simple as that. They have this gem of a game in their grip, that could become so popular if only they allowed it to. I don't think people are aware of the size of the game and the feeling you get while playing it.

I have never played EQ1, but from what I've heard from those who have, Vanguard is what EQ2 should have been. People say they get the same feeling playing Vanguard that they did the first time playing Everquest. I assume this is a good thing.



A Quick Word About the Population

It is true, Vanguard has a low population. The game holds around 50,000 players at most, according to MMO Data If you want a populated server, play on Seradon. The server is like playing on a WoW's medium-high pop server if you play at prime time. What does the game's population matter if your server population is more than enough? Also, the worst thing that is happening to this game is people quitting because of a low population. That just worsens the problem, instead get the word out there like I am!



A Simple Warning

I am 100% aware that some people responding here will berate the game, or even me. As I said earlier, these people are probably either burned from launch, and have not played it in a long time, or just don't find this type of game to their liking. I am asking those who have never played it, or haven't played in a long time to ignore these naysayers, and give it a chance yourself. Don't be sheeple, people, make your own mind up. All I'm asking is if you like the game, get the word out.

I know someone will say something like, "this game must be in bad condition if the players are the ones trying to get people into the game". This is because its Sony behind the game. While Sony isn't the best company, the devs who are running VG have a HUGE passion towards the game. They choose to work on this game, and they love doing so. Think of it this way, the more people who start playing this game, the more updates it will get. While the game still has some bugs, thousands and thousands have been ironed out over time, and more are in the process of being worked out. With a game this HUGE it is common to have bugs stick around.

Get the trial Vanguard - Trial Download

Or buy the game for 5 dollars! All PC Games - Vanguard: Saga of Heroes for PC

If you want to get a custom UI go to VGInterface



Recommended Videos

YouTube - Unofficial Vanguard Trailer - Set Yourself Free by VGWalkthroughs.com **Set Yourself Free** Unofficial VG Trailer

YouTube - "Memory" - Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Some views and scenes of friend who play together

YouTube - Nice Vanguard lighting. More views of the game

YouTube - Vanguard Saga of Heroes GTX 295 best mmo out there !! Flying mount Someone flying on a dragon

YouTube - The Beauty of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes III Showing some blank-slate player housing, sailing, views, etc.

YouTube - Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Dungeons Showing a dungeon

YouTube - Once Upon A Time In Vanguard Another scenery video

[Charismatic]

nah trick

[Qalbert]

not gonna do it of my own volition

[Mayareira]

Jehovah's Witnesses on BG?

[Volition]

Well I figured I'd post it because I don't know how many people have even actually heard of it, and the other bit think its still a shitty game.

[Evensong]

Thanks but I don't like it already because the beginning of VANguard sounds like Vanadiel...and anything that sounds like Vanadiel but isn't can't be good. That's my logic. Period.

[Viq]

Well I figured I'd post it because I don't know how many people have even actually heard of it, and the other bit think its still a shitty game.

Having tried it several times between launch and and this spring, it's still a shitty game.

[Qalbert]

Well I figured I'd post it because I don't know how many people have even actually heard of it, and the other bit think its still a shitty game.

if everyone who has heard of it thinks its shitty, that is a good indicator that it is a shitty game

[Tagus]

So there's a prize in each bar of soap, you say?

Wait a second. I smell grifter...

[Pikarya]

Vanguard is horrible, played beta for as long as I could force the medicine down.

[Volition]

Vanguard is horrible, played beta for as long as I could force the medicine down.

The funny thing is you are EXACTLY the type of person I'm talking about. "Beta was bad so the game is bad I'm bad hahaha"

[Insanecyclone]

I played it, the trial, for this multiple times but never could get into it, it reminded me of EQ2, but if it's gotten any better in the past 2 yeas I could try another trial out.

[Correction]

I'm not seeing anybody playing a video game in any of those videos, except for the part of the 'dungeon' video where the guy falls off a ledge and dies in 3 hits from a low level mob.

[Zieara]

Tried this over the summer.

Didn't play at any point before that.

Game sucks yo.

[Volition]

Tried this over the summer.

Didn't play at any point before that.

Game sucks yo.

What specifically didn't you like about it?

[Qalbert]

the gameplay

[Despain]

Jehovah's Witnesses on BG?

Haha.

Saw a few other vids on Youtube... I thought I was watching a WoW fight honestly.

EDIT: Saw some more videos. This IS World of Warcraft.

[Insanecyclone]

Haha.

Saw a few other vids on Youtube... I thought I was watching a WoW fight honestly.

EDIT: Saw some more videos. This IS World of Warcraft.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2z99rom.jpg
A game that uses the same UI!

[Zieara]

What specifically didn't you like about it?

oh where oh where to begin.
I have a top of the line PC. The game runs sluggish and stutters about like a drunken teenager. I turned the settings down from max. Still, stutters too much for my liking. I try to forget about that and proceed to level a few classes to 10. Diplomacy = repetitive card game, no thanks. Crafting is too time consuming. Leveling even in the first 10 levels feels like a chore, I can't imagine what a pain the rest of the game is.

There's more, but I feel that will suffice.

All in all, I think my favorite part of the game was the character customization screen. That part was fun. They should have stopped there and sold that.

[BRP]

MMORPGs do improve over time, so I wouldn't count this one out so quickly. Actually I would, because it is a MMORPG, but many of you like rubbish that is no better. Giving the OP a hard time(save for 2-3 actual critical posts) is only holding back the exchange of information.