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You will be able to contact SOE Support through the means found on http://support.station.sony.com. SOE is entirely responsible for technical support and account issues that occur outside of the game. Sigil Customer Support will only be able to assist with issues that arise while logged into the game.
-- Midnight-Elf @ 6:55PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
European Servers are Now Live!
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We are happy to announce that the European servers are now live and open for players. Thank you everyone for your patience during this downtime. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and would like to welcome everyone to the Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Pre-order.
Enjoy your time in Telon!
-- Midnight-Elf @ 6:55PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
Races Updated!
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We have updated our race pages to reflect the changes since beta! Racial attributes, abilities, and additional bonuses are now completely current. Our pages also feature the races history, starting city, screenshot, and available class list.
Check them out!
-- Midnight-Elf @ 6:47PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
This Week's Community News!
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Tired of having to dig through every Vanguard Community just to keep up with all the newest and exciting features? Unable to spend loads of time looking for all the best content? Or just afraid you're going to miss something great? Well our very own, Morreion, will now be scouring all the biggest and best Vanguard communities each week to bring you all the important community happenings in one place! Today is the day!
The years of anticipation finally are over and play commences for those with pre-orders today. Take the phone off the hook, settle in with a beverage and some computer food nearby, and go for it! Tuesday January 30th is the official release day for everyone else.
Here at the Vault the new Vanguard server boards were introduced yesterday. /cheers! Here's the full list of Vanguard Vault boards. Sypher's Maps of Telon series is now complete, and new videos were added. And check out Don't Destroy the Game, a request that involves gold selling ads.
The end of beta was interesting- not only were the server names
announced but there also were dragon
attacks on the noob zones, official end-of-beta events, Nick Parkinson's release countdown interview, and AusGard announced the unofficial Pacific servers; the PvP server rulesets and faction kill on sight lists were announced. Plenty of action in this last week! Check out the rest of this week's edition!
-- Midnight-Elf @ 1:49PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
European Server Downtime
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Greetings!
We are working on bringing the European servers online, we apologize for the delay and should have them up soon, we will let you know if this status changes. Thank you everyone for your patience and cooperation during this time!
We will be in constant communication and posting on the various affiliated fansites, we will inform you of any updates here. All questions you may have should be posted on affiliate forums so that we may have them routed through the proper channels. You can find a list of affiliate sites here: http://www.vanguardsoh.com/fansite.php
For technical support and account issues please contact SOE Support at http://support.station.sony.com
The Sigil Team
-- Midnight-Elf @ 1:05PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
Pre-Order Access
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How to Register your Pre-Order Key:
If you have not already registered your pre-order key please follow the link below; enter the key exactly as it is written.
https://secure.station.sony.com/vanguard/keyConsume/key_consume.vm.
If you have successfully entered your pre-order key and are unable to login due to receiving an error stating that you do not have an active subscription to Vanguard please be aware that we are working on a solution. We understand this can be frustrating and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation at this time.
We will be in constant communication and posting on the various affiliated fansites, we will inform you of any updates here. All questions you may have should be posted on affiliate forums so that we may have them routed through the proper channels. You can find a list of affiliate sites here: http://www.vanguardsoh.com/fansite.php
For technical support and account issues please contact SOE Support at http://support.station.sony.com
Thank you everyone and welcome to Vanguard: Saga of Heroes!
-- Midnight-Elf @ 1:05PM Fri 26 Jan 2007
Druid Creation Guide
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Shayalyn over at Ten Ton Hammer has written up a good Druid Creation Guide for all you nature-loving casters out there:
The Vanguard Druid is primarily an arcane damage dealer, although he also brings a lot more to the table. The Druids has buffs, utility spells, an evac, snares, limited heals, the ability to shape shift and more. The Druid also possesses amazing powers called Wonders and Calamities which can help turn the tide in a battle, turning a losing scenario into a fighting chance.
Intelligence, wisdom, and vitality are the Druid's primary attributes because a druid lives or dies by her spells. Intelligence increases the potency of her spells while wisdom increases her mana pool. Vitality helps the Druid regenerate energy faster in battle.
Building a good Druid takes some careful planning at the character creation screen and requires you to learn a handful of tactics in the lower levels.
Enjoy!
-- Morreion @ 5:52AM Fri 26 Jan 2007
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| | | | | Stratics Reviews Vanguard
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The long standing Massively Multiplayer website Stratics.com recently released a review on Vanguard: Saga of Heroes after having experienced the game throughout beta.One of the highest anticipated epic MMOs, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is close to ending its beta run. Yes, everything about Vanguard screams epic. Epic – 80 pages of background lore! Epic – 19 races! Epic – 15 classes! Epic – three spheres of game play! Epic – two large continents. Epic – one island-linked land mass. Epic – an ocean large enough to accommodate five years of future expansion! Epic – over 5 year in development! Epic, epic, epic. Sigil Games Online, Vanguard’s creator and visionary leader, and Sony Online Entertainment, Vanguard’s marketer and publisher, is racing head long to release. Over 100 employees working 14, 16, 18 hour days pushing patches daily to their beta testers; culminating in one goal – release on January 30, 2007... You can read the rest of the article here.
-- MeanKeenLurikeen @ 10:18PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
3 New Videos
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Today we bring you 3 new videos from our own staffer Joe's Og. These videos show a walkthrough for the first two Vulmane quests. Watch the videos here.
-- RhemaWiz @ 8:57PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
Beta Client: Do I have to Uninstall?
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Worried about having to uninstall Vanguard Beta client when you get that retail DVD? Then worry no more. Sigil has released the following information.
With beta having come to a close we understand many may be wondering whether or not they have to reinstall their game client. The answer is a definite NO; previous testers who have patched recently will only have approximately 5MB to patch in order to jump back in the game!
Thank you everyone, see you in Telon!
- The Vanguard Team
-- MeanKeenLurikeen @ 7:34PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
Topic of the Week!
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We have a new Topic of the Week that has been posted on the Vanguard General Forum!What server and where will you mainly play on?
Here are some basic questions to facilitate the discussion. They are here to help the discussion get started.
What server will you most likely play on? (Thunderaxe, Woefeather, Gulgrethor, Targonor, Hilsbury, Shidreth, Flamehammer, Florendyl (RP), Tharridon (FFA), Gelenia (EU PvE), Frengrot (EU PvP))
Why are you picking that server?
What areas/continents on the above server will you spend most of your time?
Why are you picking that area/continent? Head over to our boards and share your opinion for a chance to gain one week VIP status or a permanent title!
-- MeanKeenLurikeen @ 7:09PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
A Roleplayers Survival Guide at Vanguard Roleplayers!
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Vanguard Roleplayers has posted a survival guide that all roleplayers will find useful!
Perfect! You have just spent countless hours slaving over the character selection screen. You have carefully scrutinized every aspect of your characters face and body. Victory is finally yours. You have created your own personal masterpiece, and now it is time to delve in to the wonderful world that is Telon. Fantastic, you have even gotten the name you wanted! You can’t help but be filled with a childish excitement as the loading screen pops up and slowly you appear in a lush starting area...
You can check out the full article here!
-- MeanKeenLurikeen @ 4:31PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
Quick Guide to Starting Attributes at Ten Ton Hammer
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The tension builds as release nears! Ten Ton Hammer's Andelin has written a Quick Guide to Starting Attributes for all of us eager to have as much information as we can about our starting characters:
All characters of the same class start with the same attributes regardless of race, but the attributes of two characters of the same class can vary greatly because of racial soft caps and preferred attributes. If all of that is confusing, don't worry. Just take a look at the charts in this guide to find out the maximum potential of each race for your chosen class.
Enjoy!
-- Morreion @ 4:18PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes(TM) US and European Pre-Release Event at iGames Game Centers
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Get Early Access to the Highly Anticipated MMORPG Published by Sony Online Entertainment
Early Game Play Available At Pre-Release Premiere, Saturday, January 27, 2007
WHAT:
Leading game center organization iGames will host a series of special events to celebrate the release of “Vanguard: Saga of Heroes(TM),” the latest massively-multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) published by Sony Online Entertainment and developed by Sigil Games Online.
WHEN:
The first event, the pre-release premiere, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007, four days before the anticipated official release of the game, at participating member game centers. Participants can obtain an official pre-release trial account on the game’s launch servers and play for free for one hour (or, for gamers who have pre-ordered the game, for two hours) at a participating member game center. The pre-release premiere event will be followed by an expanded showcase taking place from January 29-February 11, 2007, allowing “Vanguard” enthusiasts to get a 10-day trial of the game and play for free for one hour during this two-week showcase period.
WHERE:
Premiere: Up to 50 select iGames member centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and the UK.
Showcase: Up to 50 additional iGames member centers.
WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
At the premiere party consumers will get the opportunity to create a character and play “Vanguard: Saga of Heroes” before the game is publicly released. Promotional accounts can be updated so that players can keep the character they have created if they purchase and subscribe to the game after its public release.
MORE ABOUT THE GAME:
Welcome to Telon, a vast and ancient world of magic, intrigue and adventure. Facing the challenges of a war torn world, the diverse people here struggle to rebuild their once great civilizations. A fragile alliance has been struck, with the lands set upon by invading forces, the races must band together to survive. In the north, the sprawling green hills of Thestra are plagued by an unstoppable undead menace. To the south, the deserts of Qalia have been besieged by an elemental threat spawned from the depths of the earth and to the east, inhabitants of the tumultuous jungles of Kojan fiercely battle encroaching otherworldly fiends.
Telon is in desperate need of heroes. Your journey begins now.
Join a community of thousands of players online as you traverse a breathtaking landscape on the back of a dragon as you explore the grandeur of a world designed by the seminal fantasy artist Keith Parkinson. Create and customize your character from 19 races and 15 professions. Combat fierce opponents with a groundbreaking dynamic combat system that forces you to react to your opponents as you tie together devastating combinations of attacks. The challenge awaits the boldest of heroes.
Key Features:
• No boundaries: Explore an epic seamless world. From the smallest dungeon to the highest peak, if it can be seen it can be explored.
• Limitless customization: In a world of thousands, carve your own unique destiny and appearance with an unparalleled character creator and by choosing one of 19 different races from Orcs and Goblins to Dwarves and Elves.
• Forge your own path: Choose from one of 15 exciting professions including Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Psionicist, Bard, and Rogue.
• Immersive and interactive: Vanguard’s unique dynamic reactive combat system allows you to build chains of special attacks and reactions with Openers, Bridges, and powerful Finishing moves.
• Ride or sail around the world: With dozens of unique mounts to collect, you can race into battle on your warhorse, command the skies on the back of your dragon or join friends and embark on a sea-based adventure to discover faraway lands.
• Play your way: Advance your character as an Adventurer, set up your own shop as an Artisan, talk your way to the top as a diplomat or do all three with the same character.
• Open Market: Collect essential materials and use skills such as blacksmithing, alchemy and ship building to create valuable and powerful items to sell in your shop.
• Home for sale: Make Telon feel like home by staking your claim on a piece of land and furnishing your own house with unique items.
“Vanguard: Saga of Heroes” is rated “T” for “Teen” and carries an MSRP of US$49.99.
-- Midnight-Elf @ 1:10PM Wed 24 Jan 2007
Kojan Spawn Map!
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We've brought you Thestra, and then we brought you Qalia, and now we bring you Kojan! This map includes starter areas, towns, dungeons, ruins, other points of interest, and spawn levels by area! 
Check it out! Don't forget to check out our entire map database as well!
A big thanks goes out to the mapmaker, Sypher Bloodthorn!
-- Midnight-Elf @ 5:29AM Wed 24 Jan 2007
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