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FlemmonthangFlemmonthang Member Posts: 41
in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
So there is a lot of talk on these forums about whether this game is good or not, if the community is good or bad, etc.  I'm curious about what this game is really like, and as of right now do not have any leanings towards WoW, Vanguard or any other mmo.  I just wonder what it is like to be there at the beginning of an mmo's life.  I guess the thought of being one of the first people to see certain things and not feel stupid when I tell people how cool it was and they say, "Oh yeah, that's lame."  The only game I joined right away was SWG and that was great.  It was in one of its purest forms and a great time.  No one knew what they were doing and it was one of the best experiences I've had in an mmo.  Question is....with all the possibilities in this game (adventuring, crafting, runnung taverns, etc.) is this a good game to have that type of experience again?  Is this a good game to be in from the beginning or do all the things I mentioned above just suck right now? (Community, etc.)  Random post, just thought I'd ask.

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  • ArclanArclan Member UncommonPosts: 1,550

    I played EQ months after its release and absolutely loved it.  From my perspective, those who entered the game years later missed out on a lot.  The best and purest way to enjoy an MMO is to start close to its launch date.  If you think you might try Vanguard, I highly advise you to do so now.  These times are the most exciting, most "new" and most dangerous.  I wouldn't have it any other way.

    Luckily, i don't need you to like me to enjoy video games. -nariusseldon.
    In F2P I think it's more a case of the game's trying to play the player's. -laserit

  • EthanaelEthanael Member UncommonPosts: 194
    I've had some great experiences in Vanguard and I can easily spend a few hours on the game per session. There is just so much to do and depending on the type of person you are, you can focus on Adventuring first, and then work on Crafting. Or work on all three at the same time while you progress through the levels.  Or... well, you get the idea. You, as the player, have a lot of freedom with what you do in this game. The world is really big (i'm sure you've heard).



    Just yesterday I was doing some exploring around an area near my starting city. I was running through the desert of Qalia and found some great housing plots that are going to look awsome when populated. I continued to run east and ran up to a very large gate. Upon opening the gate, I seen two drakes flying around in circles, guarding some sort of glowing sphere. Both drakes were level 51 and there were level 50 guardians, guarding some doors. I thought this was pretty cool. ;)



    Anyway, that's random babble. :)



    There is a few people that roam the boards with negative perception, but the best bet is to try out the game to see the game for yourself. Also, watch that rating on MMORPG.



    If you enjoyed EQ and EQ2, you'll naturally fall in love with the design of this game.



    Feel free to contact me if you have any specifc questions. I've helped quite a few people on the boards, and I don't mind the interruption, as long as I'm not on the campus.



    Regards,

    http://twitter.com/xmcgraw

  • EthanaelEthanael Member UncommonPosts: 194
    Originally posted by Arclan


    I played EQ months after its release and absolutely loved it.  From my perspective, those who entered the game years later missed out on a lot.  The best and purest way to enjoy an MMO is to start close to its launch date.  If you think you might try Vanguard, I highly advise you to do so now.  These times are the most exciting, most "new" and most dangerous.  I wouldn't have it any other way.
    I agree with this 110%.  I played EQ a few months after it's release and I really wish I was there on Day 1. Major reason why I hounded VG for Beta access and then played on Day 1.

    http://twitter.com/xmcgraw

  • BattlecatBattlecat Member Posts: 84
    Try to get a buddy key and try the game yourself! I did not like Vanguard much myself and I certainly have pointed out why in the forums here, but people like different things. You wont know if it is GOOD FOR YOU if you have not tried it.



    I never cared much for realistic graphics, so that part of the game does not really attract me. Hey if I want to see real looking trees, I will leave my computer chair and go to the fucking forest . I'm pretty much into PvP and nice combat, and I didn't find my niche in this game.
  • combustion8combustion8 Member Posts: 14
    I'm in the exact same boat flemm, played swg at launch and loved growing with the game up until we got shafted.. I just bought Vanguard today in hopes of being able to grow again with a new mmo.. I've been playing DDO and its got one of the best combat engines I've seen for an mmo (though the pvp is pretty useless) but I miss the wide openess of swg and the true freedom that came with it.
  • FlemmonthangFlemmonthang Member Posts: 41
    I think everyone here wants a buddy key right now so as much as I'd love to get one.....it seems a little impossible.  If any of you who have responded have one I'd love to check it out.  I'm playing CoH right now and think it's great, but after the grinding of WoW ad the shafting of SWG I feel like maybe sinking my teeth into something.  Just like everyone else I'm afraid to shell out the 50 bucks without knowing if it is what I'm really hoping it will be.  Gotta love the temptation of an new mmo!
  • mas5949mas5949 Member Posts: 26
    I feel the same way. I am hoping they get the free trial out as soon as possible.
  • betheoopbetheoop Member Posts: 37
    Originally posted by Flemmonthang

    So there is a lot of talk on these forums about whether this game is good or not, if the community is good or bad, etc.  I'm curious about what this game is really like, and as of right now do not have any leanings towards WoW, Vanguard or any other mmo.  I just wonder what it is like to be there at the beginning of an mmo's life.  I guess the thought of being one of the first people to see certain things and not feel stupid when I tell people how cool it was and they say, "Oh yeah, that's lame."  The only game I joined right away was SWG and that was great.  It was in one of its purest forms and a great time.  No one knew what they were doing and it was one of the best experiences I've had in an mmo.  Question is....with all the possibilities in this game (adventuring, crafting, runnung taverns, etc.) is this a good game to have that type of experience again?  Is this a good game to be in from the beginning or do all the things I mentioned above just suck right now? (Community, etc.)  Random post, just thought I'd ask.
    IMO, starting on a fresh new game is what makes special...



    All the one i have played a lot, i got them at release and even beta tested em.
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