Rumor - SOE to purchase VG? - Page 27

Twobit Whore · 04-30-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dechire

Another large difference between the turn around for EQ2 is simply the lore and the places the expansion takes place in. Everyone wanted to see what the new Unrest looked like even if only in screenshots. Who really cares about the Vanguard world? I know i don't, the initial play at launched assured that.

Yep, improving a game based on an IP that people identify with > improving game #198 based on generic fantasy crap.

Cuppycake · 04-30-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

He isn't saying EQ2 has 75k subs, he is saying if VG pulls an EQ2 and gets a stable base of about half the initial peak then VG will be at 75k subs.

Ahh okay, reading comprehension FTW.

torrent495 · 04-30-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Twobit Whore

I'm sure he meant in touch in the literal sense, as in Brad was sitting there touching him in his bad place. That's about as 'in touch' with anyone Brad can get.

thx for the image

Eshelon · 04-30-2007, 05:49 PM

I just think we need a real Everquest 3. Screw VG. Give me a SOE made EQ3. Make it geared toward VG type customers but don't screw it up and steep it in EQ lore.

Zuuljin · 04-30-2007, 05:51 PM

Just rename vanguard to EQ3, and rename all parts of the world into old EQ1 zones! Thats what they seemed to have done with EQ2!! I joke, I joke.

AlekseiFL · 05-01-2007, 02:02 AM

Voodoo Extreme

Funny you all mention eq 3, cause their are some saying since they take Sigil over they work on it, some even suggesting can relaunch vanguard as eq 3 with all its super features very buggy still, code and optmizations, however once in another 2-3 monthes most them are gone, get flying mounts in, add raid content and more 35+ to 50+ content then lookout, when game is no longer beta.

Yes i play vanguard was in beta 11 monthes, and in last 3 monthes seen it come, long way that being said, another 3-4 monthes be closer to what should been the real launch.

It looks like Brad and the boys at Sigil might be moving back to Sony Online Entertainment, after leaving the company to form its own studio a few years back. Vanguard Vault has a statement from McQuaid about the rumors swirling around:

"SOE is in discussions with Sigil regarding the future of Vanguard and Sigil Games in Carlsbad. Talks are going well and first and foremost, our primary concern right now is what's best for Vanguard and its community. We want to ensure that this game and its community have a healthy future. The specifics that we work out over the coming days will all be with that single goal in mind."
What does that mean? It means that right now Vanguard is doing decently but not as well as we hoped. If you haven't read my last long post that outlined some of the things that went wrong during development, etc., please do. So the bottom line is that SOE is going to be getting more involved with Sigil and Vanguard - our relationship is going to become even tighter - much tighter. At this point I can't say much more than that.

Does this mean an acquisition? I can't say at this point.

Does this mean more or less people at Sigil? I can't say at this point.

Does this mean management changes at Sigil? I can't say at this point.

I *can* say that regardless of the turn out, SOE knows that Sigil has the experience and vision necessary to run Vanguard and therefore a major change in that area is extremely unlikely and would be foolish on their part.

Magic 8-ball says get ready for EverQuest 3.

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04-30-2007, 05:49 PM	#394 (permalink)
Eshelon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 -3 Internets	I just think we need a real Everquest 3. Screw VG. Give me a SOE made EQ3. Make it geared toward VG type customers but don't screw it up and steep it in EQ lore.

04-30-2007, 05:51 PM	#395 (permalink)
Zuuljin So there's this plane on a treadmill... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,215 +20 Internets	Just rename vanguard to EQ3, and rename all parts of the world into old EQ1 zones! Thats what they seemed to have done with EQ2!! I joke, I joke.

05-01-2007, 02:02 AM	#396 (permalink)
AlekseiFL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 283	Voodoo Extreme Funny you all mention eq 3, cause their are some saying since they take Sigil over they work on it, some even suggesting can relaunch vanguard as eq 3 with all its super features very buggy still, code and optmizations, however once in another 2-3 monthes most them are gone, get flying mounts in, add raid content and more 35+ to 50+ content then lookout, when game is no longer beta. Yes i play vanguard was in beta 11 monthes, and in last 3 monthes seen it come, long way that being said, another 3-4 monthes be closer to what should been the real launch. It looks like Brad and the boys at Sigil might be moving back to Sony Online Entertainment, after leaving the company to form its own studio a few years back. Vanguard Vault has a statement from McQuaid about the rumors swirling around: "SOE is in discussions with Sigil regarding the future of Vanguard and Sigil Games in Carlsbad. Talks are going well and first and foremost, our primary concern right now is what's best for Vanguard and its community. We want to ensure that this game and its community have a healthy future. The specifics that we work out over the coming days will all be with that single goal in mind." What does that mean? It means that right now Vanguard is doing decently but not as well as we hoped. If you haven't read my last long post that outlined some of the things that went wrong during development, etc., please do. So the bottom line is that SOE is going to be getting more involved with Sigil and Vanguard - our relationship is going to become even tighter - much tighter. At this point I can't say much more than that. Does this mean an acquisition? I can't say at this point. Does this mean more or less people at Sigil? I can't say at this point. Does this mean management changes at Sigil? I can't say at this point. I can say that regardless of the turn out, SOE knows that Sigil has the experience and vision necessary to run Vanguard and therefore a major change in that area is extremely unlikely and would be foolish on their part. Magic 8-ball says get ready for EverQuest 3.