Vanguard:SOH personal impressions

[Erron]

I played Vanguard from Beta solo. At launch ended up two boxing a Paladin and a Cleric up to level 50. Eventually with the disappearing population, I went to five boxing Paladin, Cleric and 3x Sorcerers. Spent a lot of time in the ancient port warehouse when it came alive. The game was so broken for me by that point I lost interest. I always left that sixth spot open for guildmates and pick up players. Which broke up some of the boredom from tank and spank. Someday I might go back and see how the game is coming along. But for me, right now, WoW is much more mulitbox friendly.

My old team:
Vanguard 5box team

[Korruptor]

Well mmorpg has finally re-visited Vanguard. Check out their evaluation:

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/g...-ReReview.html

[moosejaw]

Nice review. I am seriously going to log in this afternoon after work and start a new character. A little vacation from Wow this weekend.

[Korruptor]

You want to see a sick list of mounts in VG??

http://www.kayoss.net/vgmounts.htm

I've been learning the details from a kind fellow who responded to my question in zone chat and then flew out to me, gave me some coin and spent an hour or so showing me around and giving me tips on crafting, diplomacy and faction. The community over all is a good one.

Since in VG all races start off as neutral you can build your faction with any city but there are pro's/con's so you need to weigh your choices before deciding. Here is a guide:

http://forums.tentonhammer.com/showthread.php?t=33974

This game is all about choices - you make your own path.

[d0z3rr]

Nice review. I am seriously going to log in this afternoon after work and start a new character. A little vacation from Wow this weekend.

Let me know how it goes. I recently cancelled all my WoW accounts and am looking for an alternate MMO to play now. Vanguard seemed pretty cool since it's been updated alot.

[Frosty]

I tried to take a look at it but it wouldn't run on my crappy laptop. Waiting on new PC. :S

[moosejaw]

Nice review. I am seriously going to log in this afternoon after work and start a new character. A little vacation from Wow this weekend.

Let me know how it goes. I recently cancelled all my WoW accounts and am looking for an alternate MMO to play now. Vanguard seemed pretty cool since it's been updated alot.

I played to level 3 in the starter area. I need to dedicate more time to it. I can not pass judgement or give a grade at this time.

[Kromtor]

What's an ideal 6 man setup? I'm assuming it's like EQ where you want a tank, 1 or 2 healers, AoE CC and DPS... then pretty much every grinding group needs a bard so:

War, Cleric, Shaman, Sorc, Ranger, Bard

Or maybe swapping out the cleric for a BM since it'll still do some healing and bring some good DPS to the table...

[Korruptor]

Erron used a paladin, cleric and three sorc's (see his post above).

This game is easier to solo then EQ was so you don't really need a full group unless that's what you want.

For my simple setup I have great opening damage, roots, snares, off-tank and fear (and I use it often) and that's with only two characters. I've experienced little trouble with multiple three dot mobs, even named ones because with fear, dots and snares I can keep them off my group quite well. If I had to add another character to my group it would be another necro or ranger. I personally can't imagine making it any more complicated then it already is.

After this first group, my plan was to level a pair of blood-mages. They have good synergy together with good damage & good heals.

[Ualaa]

Does Keyclone work with Vanguard?