Sony Online Entertainment and and Sigil Games Online revealed last week details explaining what you'll get with the pre-order version of the game in addition to information concerning the Collector's Edition and the Regular Edition of their upcoming [i]Vanguard: Saga of Heroes[/i] game.
First up!
The pre order version of the game shall include….
1.Early access to the game. You sign up, you log in, and you start playing three days before everyone else who didn't order the pre order copy did. Revel in it!
2. A special account key that, when entered, will give your character a magic scroll that will let your character run for longer periods of time due to increasing his endurance. There's only one per account, though, so use it wisely!
3. An invite to the [i]Vanguard: Saga of Heroes[/i] open beta. The date of the open beta hasn't been worked out, though, but there will be one.
4. A Guild Mail recruitment tool that will allow you to build up your guild so it'll be all ready for when the game open to the public.
5. A plethora of related media such as screenshots, wallpaper, and videos.
Isn't that cool? But, for those of you who aren't able to cadge a copy of the pre order version of the game there is still the collector's edition and regular edition. What's in those? Well, get comfortable, and you will soon see.
First comes the collector's edition. It's in a leatherette chipboard box…custom made….youuu wanntttt itttttt. Ahem. Sorry. This version includes.
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An art book that contains original artwork by the notable fantasy artist Keith Parkinson
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A cloth map with an overview of the world and points of interest located on each continent.
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A CD containing the full game soundtrack.
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A three month subscription to [i]Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Players[/i] which is a number of features that combine the in game experience with the WWW and will keep you informed on players and Guilds
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One of the three Heroes cards which will contain one of three in game items such as the Jeric card, which gives you a cloak the increases adventuring stats, or the Eila card that increases crafting stats, or the Idara card that increases diplomacy status. Only one per account.
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You can choose either a magical wand used to create fireworks in game or a set of horseshoes which will give your horse a speed boost once you purchase your first noble steed.
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A Guild Kit which contains an in-game guild trophy that increases the stats of the entire guild or 10 ten day buddy keys.
The regular edition will come bundled with a one month subscription to [i]Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Players[/i] and the choice of either the wand or the horseshoes. [i]Vanguard: Saga of Heroes[/i] is scheduled for release early next month, so keep tuning in to MyGamer.com for more details. There are also two sights for you to visit. www.vanguardsoh.com and www.joinvanguard.com
Happy gaming!
Nick McCavitt at nmccavitt@forumwizard.net