GameSpot recently had the opportunity to get a first-hand, in-depth, hands-on look at the yet-to-be-publically-released Sigil/SOE MMORPG “Vanguard”. They share their experience and add some excition incisht to what we can expect when the game is finally released (currently slated for Early/First Quarter 2007). The GameSpot editors share a bit about the environment of the game, including everything from locations to character creation and then share some about the all important game-play.

“The world of Vanguard is going to be very huge, but perhaps the most interesting thing about it is that the game is able to render its landmasses seamlessly, so they’re not separated in different sections. You could easily walk from one end of a continent to the other without encountering a level load… we found ourselves standing on the edge of a cliff, looking down upon the huge city in the valley below… We could actually walk down and into that city.. if you can see it in the game, odds are there’s a way to get there, either by walking, flying, or sailing…”

So not only HUGE, but accessible! Mapping the entire environment will be quite the feat for those explorer/adventurers out there. GameSpot goes on to explain the fact that Vanguard has some unique transportation elements to it as well. In addition to walking, and riding mounts, Vanguard also allows you to take to the seas aboard boats, and not only for the purpose of transportation, but adventure awaits you on the water as well since characters on boats can engage in battle and such. Good news for pirating-types.

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Another preview of the group combat system & combat interface. You also get a good look at a pretty large flying creature getting pummled by brave virtual adventurers. Looks fantastic.

This is a great preview of group combat in the yet-to-be-released Vanguard MMORPG. Pretty clean video, excellent visuals, looks like that drake met his match - but only just barely - heh

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