Vanguard Server Merges coming "in the next few weeks"

FloridaGamer · 05-31-2007, 04:50 PM

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here at Vanguard as we get integrated into the SOE family. As you can probably imagine, it can get a little hectic as we get everyone set-up with email along with getting offices, cubicles, and computers moved around. I had hoped to get this letter of introduction out to you sooner, but between integration fun and a bout with the stomach flu it took me a little longer than I expected. So here I am. My name is David Gilbertson and I am a recovering crunch-aholic. I’ve been working on Vanguard since the beginning, some 5+ years ago. I’ve had my hand in most aspects of Vanguard with most of my later time spent producing. I’m looking forward to continuing working with Vanguard and our team as the producer and Director of Development with SOE.

The integration process is ongoing, so please have a little patience with us as we get everything up and rolling. We haven’t forgotten about you! We released an update last week and we are working on another update this week to fix some exploits. While we are working on a Game Update for the upcoming weeks, we are mainly focusing on bug fixes and polish. We have come a long, long way since release, but we know we have a ways to go still.

One of the first things on the list is planning out the best way to merge servers. We should have an announcement in the next few weeks on what the plan is. You, our players, have been asking for it and it's needed. The world of Telon needs be a healthy a place with plenty of players to group, trade and adventure with. That’s our number one priority.

We are also working on improving performance across the board. Programming is working on optimizations while Art is optimizing all the NPC humanoids. When the latter is completed, you should see a significant boost in performance whenever you see NPC’s. The Design department is fixing bugs as fast as they can in addition to adding Raid content to the game.

In the not so distant past, our communication to you certainly wasn’t the best. Going forward that will change, I will do my best to level with you and set realistic expectations.

So, I want to say thank you on behalf of the Vanguard team and SOE, for your patience and for being a part of the Vanguard Community. We are excited about the new possibilities and we hope you will join us for the upcoming adventures. I know I’m looking forward to it.

David Gilbertson aka Hasium

David "Hasium" Gilbertson
Director of Development
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

tjac · 05-31-2007, 04:54 PM

Good. I might come back with a concentrated player population and other fixes. Howabout doing something a little special for those of us who bought collector's editions?

rangoth · 05-31-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tjac

Howabout doing something a little special for those of us who bought collector's editions?

Dont be a dick. You bought the collectors by fucking choice and you knew what came with it, in game and out.

tjac · 05-31-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rangoth

Dont be a dick. You bought the collectors by fucking choice and you knew what came with it, in game and out.

No one's being a dick, except maybe for you.

I didn't know I was picking up a game that was going to be flatlining within the same quarter of its release. Brad was lying when he posted here. If this new Vanguard director wants to talk about recovering the game, I'm going to ask for something that justifies my otherwise wasted purchase.

rangoth · 05-31-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tjac

No one's being a dick, except maybe for you.

I didn't know I was picking up a game that was going to be flatlining within the same quarter of its release. Brad was lying when he posted here. If this new Vanguard director wants to talk about recovering the game, I'm going to ask for something that justifies my otherwise wasted purchase.

I really don't want to fuel a forum shit fest, you win.

tjac · 05-31-2007, 05:24 PM

I think it's at least unethical to sell a game, especially collectors' editions, with knowledge that it is unfit for release while deceitfully propagandizing it on these forums. Collector's editions imply some sort of longevity, which Vanguard doesn't really have. In my opinion, compensation is owed -- free game time, an in-game perk, or something. If you don't agree on some sort of compensation just say so.

rangoth · 05-31-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tjac

I think it's at least unethical to sell a game, especially collectors' editions, with knowledge that it is unfit for release while deceitfully propagandizing it on these forums. Collector's editions imply some sort of longevity, which Vanguard doesn't really have. In my opinion, compensation is owed -- free game time, an in-game perk, or something. If you don't agree on some sort of compensation just say so.

I do not agree.

Lenas · 05-31-2007, 05:32 PM

What was the collector's edition promise that apparently was not filled? Didn't get a cute little metal case? No cloth map? No in-game house decoration?

woqqqa · 05-31-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenas

What was the collector's edition promise that apparently was not filled? Didn't get a cute little metal case? No cloth map? No in-game house decoration?

As far as I know, some of the in-game items didn't work. Anyhow can we please stop it with the damn Vanguard threads? To try and prevent this thing from degenerating into a rickshaw-worthy screamfest, here's my attempt at derailing it:

Isn't it absolutely amazing that fewer people in the United States today believe in evolution than did so 20 years ago? Makes you shudder...well me, anyhow.

tad10 · 05-31-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by woqqqa

Isn't it absolutely amazing that fewer people in the United States today believe in evolution than did so 20 years ago? Makes you shudder...well me, anyhow.

Roe effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

woqqqa · 05-31-2007, 06:03 PM

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Roe effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thankfully, I hold triple citizenship, so if the trends seem to be going in that direction, I'm sure as hell not sticking around to watch it.

Vilgan · 05-31-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tjac

I think it's at least unethical to sell a game, especially collectors' editions, with knowledge that it is unfit for release while deceitfully propagandizing it on these forums. Collector's editions imply some sort of longevity, which Vanguard doesn't really have. In my opinion, compensation is owed -- free game time, an in-game perk, or something. If you don't agree on some sort of compensation just say so.

Good lord, 3 posts all whining about how bummed out you are by your collector's edition? yikes. Its just like a "limited" edition of everything else.. sometimes it has value later, sometimes it was a complete waste of money.

Get over it.

tjac · 05-31-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by woqqqa

As far as I know, some of the in-game items didn't work. Anyhow can we please stop it with the damn Vanguard threads? To try and prevent this thing from degenerating into a rickshaw-worthy screamfest, here's my attempt at derailing it:

Yeah. The in-game /claim function never worked right. I think part of it had to do with the screwy channel system -- if you didn't have the right channel enabled you couldn't see the claim options. Another part of it had to do with the way accounts were flagged as collector's editions. The same problem affected the "Founder" title that Vanguard offered at one point.

woqqqa · 05-31-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tjac

Yeah. The in-game /claim function never worked right.

Bingo. Now, comment on my Simpsons Evolution video...or the Cavs v Pistons, or politics. Every time someone talks about Vanguard God beats a kitten to death with a puppy!

UnchainedAcolyte · 05-31-2007, 06:17 PM

Good to hear from Gilbertson, and to see what is going on short-term. Also good to hear that there are going to be steps taken to merge servers and create more population density/accessibility.

Earlier on there was talk of giving info out about the first VG expansion. Afterward, there was more discussion about the more immediate, pressing matters (performance, server pop, etc.). I wonder if SOE is taking the "wait and see" approach to see if the next 3-6 months warrant demand for an expansion.

Are we going to see an attempt at some sort of relaunch eventually?

05-31-2007, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
FloridaGamer Retard Rehabilitation Program Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 105 +0 Internets	Vanguard Server Merges coming "in the next few weeks" It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here at Vanguard as we get integrated into the SOE family. As you can probably imagine, it can get a little hectic as we get everyone set-up with email along with getting offices, cubicles, and computers moved around. I had hoped to get this letter of introduction out to you sooner, but between integration fun and a bout with the stomach flu it took me a little longer than I expected. So here I am. My name is David Gilbertson and I am a recovering crunch-aholic. I’ve been working on Vanguard since the beginning, some 5+ years ago. I’ve had my hand in most aspects of Vanguard with most of my later time spent producing. I’m looking forward to continuing working with Vanguard and our team as the producer and Director of Development with SOE. The integration process is ongoing, so please have a little patience with us as we get everything up and rolling. We haven’t forgotten about you! We released an update last week and we are working on another update this week to fix some exploits. While we are working on a Game Update for the upcoming weeks, we are mainly focusing on bug fixes and polish. We have come a long, long way since release, but we know we have a ways to go still. One of the first things on the list is planning out the best way to merge servers. We should have an announcement in the next few weeks on what the plan is. You, our players, have been asking for it and it's needed. The world of Telon needs be a healthy a place with plenty of players to group, trade and adventure with. That’s our number one priority. We are also working on improving performance across the board. Programming is working on optimizations while Art is optimizing all the NPC humanoids. When the latter is completed, you should see a significant boost in performance whenever you see NPC’s. The Design department is fixing bugs as fast as they can in addition to adding Raid content to the game. In the not so distant past, our communication to you certainly wasn’t the best. Going forward that will change, I will do my best to level with you and set realistic expectations. So, I want to say thank you on behalf of the Vanguard team and SOE, for your patience and for being a part of the Vanguard Community. We are excited about the new possibilities and we hope you will join us for the upcoming adventures. I know I’m looking forward to it. David Gilbertson aka Hasium David "Hasium" Gilbertson Director of Development Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

05-31-2007, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lenas Usually only fucks with female pilots, 'cause they got the illest cockpits Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,209 -19 Internets	What was the collector's edition promise that apparently was not filled? Didn't get a cute little metal case? No cloth map? No in-game house decoration? __________________ 360 / PSN - LenasUchiha

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05-31-2007, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,163 +0 Internets	Good. I might come back with a concentrated player population and other fixes. Howabout doing something a little special for those of us who bought collector's editions?

05-31-2007, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,163 +0 Internets	I think it's at least unethical to sell a game, especially collectors' editions, with knowledge that it is unfit for release while deceitfully propagandizing it on these forums. Collector's editions imply some sort of longevity, which Vanguard doesn't really have. In my opinion, compensation is owed -- free game time, an in-game perk, or something. If you don't agree on some sort of compensation just say so.