SoE to publish Vanguard

[ArkturusMaximus]

Originally Posted by Laerazi

Many of Vanguard's intended gameplay elements are not functioning properly or in the game at all; therefore I find it hard to see how the game is completely fucked up.

Because many of Vanguard's intended gameplay elements are not functioning properly or in the game at all...9 months into beta.

[nyx]

So Neric, are you saying you are in beta or is your frothing pure conjecture? Because if it is, stfu you douchebag.

[Neric]

Originally Posted by Reolien01

You mind explaining to me this concept that is completely fucked? Trying to make sure you are playing the same game I am.

That's the basic concept of Vanguard. Meaningless computer generated "content" with absolutely no purpose. The major flaw in contrast to other games is that it becomes way too obvious way too fast.

[fucker]

Originally Posted by nyx

So Neric, are you saying you are in beta or is your frothing pure conjecture? Because if it is, stfu you douchebag.

i give you a 3rd option

hes completely making up things because he doesnt have anything better to do that feed his "bash anything that isnt WoW" obsession

[Neric]

If I told you that I was in the Beta I would be breaking the NDA...right? So let's just say that I know the game in it's current stage and that I have played it. How? Well, there are many ways: I could have seen at a friends house who got into the Beta or someone may have provided me with access. I could be in the Beta myself....many things are possible. So far I have not revealed any details about the game which had not been posted by someone else already, so let's leave it at that. All I can say is that all the concerns about the game are true.

[Vaclav]

Originally Posted by Neric

I'm in the beta, it gives me explosive diahrea - please save me Brad!

TMI? Go clean yourself up.

[Neric]

JESSEP
You want answers?

KAFFEE
I think I'm entitled to them.

JESSEP
You want answers?!

KAFFEE
I want the truth.

JESSEP
You can't handle the truth!

And nobody moves.

JESSEP
(continuing)
Son, we live in a world that has walls. And those walls have
to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You?
You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than
you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you
curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the
luxury of not knowing what I know: That Santiago's death,
while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while
grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives.
(beat)
You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you
don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You
me there.
(boasting)
We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words
as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You
use 'em as a punchline.
(beat)
I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself
to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very
freedom I provide, then questions the manner in which I
provide it. I'd prefer you just said thank you and went on
your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and
stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you
think you're entitled to.

KAFFEE
(quietly)
Did you order the code red?

JESSEP
(beat)
I did the job you sent me to do.

KAFFEE
Did you order the code red?

JESSEP
(pause)
You're goddamn right I did.

[Szlia]

SOE doing the server management and architecture sounds like good news to me. Other than that, it's not super surprising, it's a little worrying and definitely ironic.

[Lorrac]

SOE's mimicking NCSoft's policy - they going for the MMO cluster deal.

[Laerazi]

Originally Posted by ArkturusMaximus

Because many of Vanguard's intended gameplay elements are not functioning properly or in the game at all...9 months into beta.

It's no suprise that SGO is taking a more hands-on approach to testing, with the players feedback being key to the development process and what sinks or floats. Now that Vanguard is definitely releasing Winter or later that's 6-7+ more months of testing, and I think it would be safe to say that while certain elements of the game aren't in and being tested, they are in creation and working on the development side.

[Itzena]

There's going to be some...interesting questions asked of Sigil at E3.

[Hateyou]

I'm curious why everyone says SOE has awesome marketing? I remember when EQ2 launched, I didn't know it launched until about 2 weeks later when I saw it sitting on the shelf. What are some examples of thier good marketing? EQ2 is the closest product to Vanguard they've released lately that I can remember, and if that's the kind of marketing they do for Sigil, well I feel bad for them.

[Itzena]

Originally Posted by Hateyou

What are some examples of thier good marketing?

Here you go


What?

[Laerazi]

Originally Posted by Itzena

Here you go


What?

Heh, well the commercial attracted attention, just not in the way they probably wanted it to.

[Hateyou]

Originally Posted by Itzena

Here you go


What?

I forgot all about that. That eases all my concerns about thier market strategies, thanks!