Vanguard gets new features & expands race/class combos on test

by Alexis Kassan Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:00AM

The Vanguard test server is hopping with the release of additional classes for most races and a host of other new features including galleons, fishing and a games arena. The lore behind the updated classes is that some races have been trained by others in practices needed for war while others have taken it upon themselves to learn and adapt. The specific new options are:

Goblin - Dreadknight & Ranger
Orc - Rogue
Raki - Bard
Dark Elf - Ranger
Kurashasa - Bloodmage
Mordebi - Necromancer
Dwarf - Ranger
Halfling - Paladin
Vulmane - Monk

Teach a player to fish in one MMO and they can figure it out in the others... but not here. Fishing in Vanguard has been set up as more interactive than in many other games. Instead of just clicking to cast and then waiting for the splash, you actually have to time and aim your cast so that there are fish present and you don't scare them off. Then, once you have a bite, you must fight to get the fish out of the water.

There is also a new Enchantment ability available at level 50, galleon schematics to be had, a games arena, and new events. So if you're so inclined or are just looking for more to do at level 50, head over to the test server to get a sneak peak.

Tags: classes, fishing, galleon, game-arena, races, soe, sony-online-entertainment, vanguard

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mr Angry said on 12:33PM 12-03-2008

I'd love to see a in depth Vanguard re-review from Massively to see what's changed. I think a lot of people really liked the scale of the world, but were disappointed by client performance and the amount of content. So let us know what's new, organize some limited reinvites with SoE for those who want to try it, and let's see if SoE stood by their commitment to improve this game?

John said on 12:43PM 12-03-2008

I agree. Vanguard needs more recognition as it has become one of the most under appreciated MMOs in the market right now. The game is FUN and BIG and it really deserves a much larger player base than it has.

But thank you Massively, for at least highlighting this update. We're all pretty darn excited for this new content and there is even more great stuff in the pipe.

Laterisil said on 12:54PM 12-03-2008

I like what Mr. Angry had to write. I agree. The world design is massive and very beautiful. I really would love to see what has changed since SOE took it over.

Jack said on 4:45PM 12-03-2008

Vanguard did get lots of work and I think its time to revisited this one!

December said on 5:07PM 12-14-2008

Vanguard is a great game! the idea of adding a arena is very nice. I have never played a game as large and rich with content. It has grown alot and fixed most of the game killing bugs. I hope they do grow on player base.

Kyralahn said on 10:20PM 12-03-2008

Anyone really interested in looking at the game should remember that there is a free trial available. So yeah, the game wasn't for me, but there is an opportunity to find out if it's for you.