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Besto · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Texas

I was just wondering if anyone was playing Vanguard ..and if so, what server and such.

I know it's a no-no posting about other games here, but as much as I'd love to come back to EQ and raid with you guys, Besto is sooooo far behind it'd take two years to catch up Smile

So, since there's no "old folks home" forum here, I'm forced to post in 'general' Smile

Besto

ps. I was very critical of VG in beta; however, it's doing quite well and performance issues almost disappeared when it went live, so I'm pretty happy with it. And, seriously, ( I know everyone says this) ...it truly is the sequel to EQ.

Mandaar · Guild N00bert Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6389

I played it in beta.

It's trying to be WoW, and it's failing.

I highly doubt they fixed every lifeless model, every horrid sound, every uninspired quest. I know no one that thinks that game is the sequal to EQ. Everyone I know says its confused about what it is, but that it is some mix of EQ2 and WoW. There will never be another EQ. Never. No developer would put out anything that rich, that difficult, that frustrating, and that magical again. It can't be that magical again. We've seen the real deal since 1999. The revolution is over until someone finds a new wheel. It's just little evolutionary blips for most games.

When there's another real deal, I'll give it a try.

I'd have to see a sparkling review to even consider dabbling. Thus far, the reviews have all said "been there, done that, and it was done better elsewhere".

All that said, I'm glad you're having fun. I miss the fun times we used to have rolling around hate and chatting on vent for hours about nothing. Take care and keep in touch.

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

Fobas · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 150

I dont think its the sequel to eq imo its what eq should be. The classes are more developed by level 6 than any class in everquest has ever been. The depth of the abilities and their impact and neccesity make it a far superior game.

It does however have its problems still. The lag is horrendous if you have a 2 year old or older computer(non 6800+ and 2gb ram). There are still glitches that crash you to desktop about once every other day. Of course in its defense it is still a baby in terms of development and will only get better as those issues are worked out. Eq is still full of countless bugs and half finished content and its had many years to mature.

The best thing about vanguard is every single class is actually fun to play. They all have strengths and weaknesses and are FUN because they are more complex than everquest classes. Its very hard to settle on one class there. Questing is the fastest way to level as you learn and develop your beginning skills and its fun rather than a mindless plow. The tradeskill system is revolutionary. Very complex no more mindless clicking you actually have to utilize skills and thought in making items.

I think it would be very hard for anyone to quit eq and go there now but after the first expansion is released and most of the bugs are worked out it will definately be worth the time and money even if its just to relax late at night or on weekends when you have nothing to do in everquest. The last few days of beta was like a different game so if you didnt play thru the beta till the end you got no idea how much better it got!

Feshnoz Tol`adem formerly known as Fobe Bryant.

Ps wow sux

Pss if you wanna play with me if I dont hate you for being a retard ill tell you where I am np. Just pm me or send me a tell in eq I still play it a hella lot.

Nerple · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 357 Location: Massachusetts

Fob, you hate everyone.
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Besto · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Texas

Mildane · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 49

Beltalek · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 25

sorhab · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 115

Its got me hooked...I like it...EQ is still the game...but its old...not that I get to play it alot...its just fun because its new and NOT EQ...

Owning my own boat is fun also...get around alot faster..

It has potential...they have fixxed most of the crashes from bugs...I havent had one in a long time. One cant expect it to compare to EQ as is....EQ is in its 13th expansion...VG on its first..I think its gonna be around a while.

vesty · Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 31

<--- Still playing EQ2 Razz

Fobas · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 150

Thats because you suck balls vestie pooh.

Fobe

Feffwin · Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Ontario, Canada

Anyone playing on Hilsbury? I found Quadzilla on Razz

cerrelia · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 117

Sup bitches and I am playing WoW if anyone wants to make a toon on Korialstraz to say hi my names Elicit(because that name owns Fobas).

Mandaar · Guild N00bert Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6389

Feffwin, you suck.

Cerr, you're a n00b.

Fobas, where are you?

Everyone else, make a cleric.

Gribiel · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 84

I did make a cleric!

-Gribiel the Lovedorf

Mandaar · Guild N00bert Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6389

Then play it you yellow-armored n00b!

Fobas · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 150

I bought a bigger house across town closer to you mandaar. Took acd 2 weeks to get the internet working because they are retarded almost as bad as comcast.

But Im back on eq so if you need links to any of anova's gear let me know Smile

Ps Vanguard really is quite awesome, wow sucks dick as always,hi SC, carlos is a transvestite irl, and NOTHING is sexier than fobas.

wenvarwen · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 10

Couple of questions....

1. I've heard it has parts similar to collectible card games... I'm not going to feel like I'm playing Yoh-gi-ho if I pick it up am I?

2. Can I get anything done with it if I can only play for a few hours per week or if I can't find a group?

3. I heard there are no instantiated zones... does it get really crowded in some areas?

sorhab · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 115

Nah its good Wen...I got a 32 Sorcerer....I find it much more fun than EQ..ONLY because its something new and its similar to EQ/EQ2 type of play.

Its come a long way since it started...I had to upgade to make it worth while...New Nvidia 680i SLI mother board, Geforce 7950 GT oc 512mb vid card and a Pent 2 duo core Poc.

I can run full graphics full everthing with not a bit of lag.

I play at night, for a few hours...you can get alot done solo, or in groups.

They mixxed the classes up just a tad, I like it tho it creates almost a new class from each one.

Ive just upgraded to a medium boat..and building a house soon...which you would use for storage and now you can bind at your house.

Working on a quest atm for a flying mount. I have a camel atm.

I think youde like it...I dont have much time to play anything but I find i get what I want out of it...

Flamehammer Server...names Akhatll...come join the Fun.

Nerple · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 357 Location: Massachusetts

If Wen picks it up, I may just be persuaded to finally pick it up although my puppy goes ballistic if I play more than an hour or two, and I am lucky to get that.

Fobas, I am going to pierce you with an arrow and steal all the jam filling from your belly.
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