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Vanguard Resources (New Additions 05/16/07)
MX13
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Hey all,
As the V:SoH community grows, questions about the game continue to flow in. The following are a few resources to help answer some of your questions.
Thanks to the individuals that put together this great information! 
If you have additional resources, feel free to add them to this thread.
Official Vanguard Links
SOE Official Website - Here's a link to the Producers Official Site.
Vanguard Players - Looking for announcements? Looking for info on your Characters out of game? Here it is, and then some! View all of your stats, as well as the stats of fellow players!
Brad's "New to Vanguard?" Thread - A list of links & resources on the Official Vanguard Forums.
Sigil & SOE FAQ - Curious about the organization & backstory of this relationship? Wanna know the facts? Here's the Official Forum's FAQ. Both Brad ( Brad McQuaid<Aradune> is the CEO of Sigil) & Smed ( John Smedley<Smed> is the Dark Lord...errr... CEO of SOE). EDIT: Changes coming in relation to the recent SOE purchase.
Affiliate Links & other helpful sites
Vanguard has no Official Forums, but instead uses an Affiliated Site system. These sites are officially affiliated to Vanguard, and are GREAT resources for both information about the game & communication with the Dev Team / Sigil. Affiliated Sites are Green bellow.
SilkyVenom.com - These guys have it together, and are one of the leading sources on V:SoH, so much so that their information is used in the Official FAQ. Be sure to also check out thier SV FAQ & the SV Wiki.
Ten Ton Hammer - These guys cover quite a few games, but have some great V:SoH info as well. Interested in future of Vanguard? Looking for comments by the Dev's? Need information on the game? Here you go!
Vanguard Crafters - A great site for info on, or questions about crafting (thanks Charabis).
Vanguard Radio - The names says it all. Enjoy!
Vanguard Roleplayers - For the RP in MMORPG.
MMORPG Member Finder - Looking for a MMORPG player in Vanguard? Razorback's thread is the first place to look!
Gamepreasure.com's Maps & Info - Maps & Resources for Vanguard (thanks wrkeech).
Some Flying & Land Mounts - Since this is a commen question, I'd thought I'd add this. These are from the earlier stages, and are supposed to be improved by now (thanks qwepoi).
Cuff's Vanguard Links - This is a LARGE collection of Vanguard Links, including Official sites, Information sites & Guild sites. Hours, and HOURS of information. (thanks Cuff)
Sin Vida by Killim - Looking for basic info on starting out in Vanguard? Killim's got it. Check out his post on Page 4 of this thread for even more helpful links!
Brad's MMORPG Vanguard Info Post - Brought to you by the man himself! Thanks Brad for sharing the info! For those of you new to VSoH, Brad is the main man behind Vanguard & this post has some great movies & info.
Class Specific Sites
Defensive Fighters
Vanguard Fighters - A resource for the Heavy-Fighter Community.
Offensive Fighters
Vanguard Monks - An interesting site focusing on playing the Monk Class.
Vanguard Rangers - For those off the beaten path.
Vanguard Bards - Sing along, for a song!
Defensive Casters
Vanguard Shamans - All things Shaman, all the time!
Vanguard Bloodmages - The Dark Art of Blood releaved!
Offensive Casters
The Druid's Grove - A Druid's refuge.
General Information
Continents & Races (Work In Progress)
Kojan
Kojani Human
Starting City / Area: Tanvu
Starts with: Half Elves
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 14 Attribute Points each Level
- Kojani may spend 5 points per Attribute, per Level
Half Elf
Starting City / Area: Tanvu
Starts with: Kojani Humans
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Dex, +1 Vit & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Half Elves may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Wood Elf
Starting City / Area: Ca'ial Brael
Starts with: Raki
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Dex & +2 Vit are automatically granted at each Level
- Wood Elves may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Raki (Fox Race)
Starting City / Area: Ca'ial Breal
Starts with: Wood Elves
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Vit +1 Dex & +1 Int are automatically granted at each Level
- Raki may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Goblin
Starting City / Area: Martok
Starts with: Orcs
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Vit & +1 Int are automatically granted at each Level
- Goblins may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Orc
Starting City / Area: Martok
Starts with: Orc
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Str & +2 Con are automatically granted at each Level
- Orcs may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Qalia
Qaliathari Human
Starting City / Area: Khal
Starts with: Mordebi
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 14 Attribute Points each Level
- Qaliathari may spend 5 points per Attribute, per Level
Mordebi Human
Starting City / Area: Khal
Starts with: Qaliathari
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 14 Attribute Points each Level
- Mordebi may spend 5 points per Attribute, per Level
Gnome
Starting City / Area: Mekalia
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Int & +1 Con are automatically granted at each Level
- Gnomes may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Dark Elf
Starting City / Area: Hathor Zhi
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Int, +1 Dex & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Dark Elves may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Kurashasa (Feline Race)
Starting City / Area: Quar'xa
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Con & +2 Int are automatically granted at each Level
- Kurashasa may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Varanthari (Barbarian)
Starting City / Area: Lomshir
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Con, +1 Str & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Varanthari may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Thestra
Thestran Human
Starting City / Area: Tursh
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 14 Attribute Points each Level
- Thestrans may spend 5 points per Attribute, per Level
Dwarf
Starting City / Area: Bordinar's Cleft
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Con & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Dwarves may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Halfling
Starting City / Area: Rindol Field
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Dex & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Halflings may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
High Elf
Starting City / Area: Leth Nurae
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Wis & +1 Int are automatically granted at each Level
- High Elf may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Vulmane (Canine Race)
Starting City / Area: Dahknarg
Starts with: None
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Wis, +1 Str & +1 Dex are automatically granted at each Level
- Vulmane may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Varanjar (Barbarian)
Starting City / Area: Halgarad
Starts with: Lesser Giants
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +2 Str, +1 Con & +1 Wis are automatically granted at each Level
- Varanjar may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
Lesser Giant
Starting City / Area: Halgarad
Starts with: Varanjar
Racial Attributes LVL 10+:
- 10 Attribute Points each Level
- An additional +3 Str & +1 Con are automatically granted at each Level
- Lesser Giants may spend 4 points per Attribute, per Level
KoS
"KoS" stands for "Kill on Sight". Vanguards complicated Faction System places various Races against eachother for Historical & Social reasons. If you are on the KoS list for a particular location, you will be attacked on sight, unless you increase your Faction for that Location / Race by doing various tasks (Adventuring Missions & Diplomacy mostly). When creating a character it's recommended that you consider your Race's Faction Standing carefully, as it can take a large time investment to improve your Faction Standings.
KoS by Location
Kojan
Martok: Orc and Goblin starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Half Elf
Kills on Sight: Kojani Human
Kills on Sight: Raki
Kills on Sight: Wood Elf
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: Mordebi Human
Kills on Sight: Qaliathari Human
Kills on Sight: Dwarf
Kills on Sight: Halfling
Kills on Sight: High Elf
Kills on Sight: Thestran Human
Tanvu: Kojani Human and Half Elf starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Caial Brael: Wood Elf and Raki starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Dark ElfQalia
Hathor Zhi: Dark Elf starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Half Elf
Kills on Sight: Kojani Human
Kills on Sight: Raki
Kills on Sight: Wood Elf
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: Mordebi Human
Kills on Sight: Qaliathari Human
Kills on Sight: Dwarf
Kills on Sight: Halfling
Kills on Sight: High Elf
Kills on Sight: Thestran Human
Mekalia: Gnome starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Kills on Sight: Kurashasa
Kills on Sight: Dwarf
Kills on Sight: Lesser Giant
Qur'xa: Kurashasa starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Raki
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: Mordebi Human
Kills on Sight: Qaliathari Human
Kills on Sight: Vulmane
Khal (Except for Foreign Quarter): Qaliathari and Mordebi starting zone
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Kills on Sight: Kurashasa
Lomshir: Varanthari starting zone.
Kills on Sight: GnomeThestra
Bordinar's Cleft: Dwarf starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: Varanthari
Kills on Sight: Lesser Giant
Kills on Sight: Varanjar
Kills on Sight: Vulmane
Rindol Field: Halfling starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Leth Nurae: High Elf starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Kills on Sight: Vulmane
Halgarad: Varanjar and Lesser Giant starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: Dwarf
Tursh:Thestran Human starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Dahknarg: Vulmane starting zone.
Kills on Sight: Half Elf
Kills on Sight: Wood Elf
Kills on Sight: Gnome
Kills on Sight: High Elf
Ahgram
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark Elf
Kills on Sight: Kurashasa
New Targonor/ Tursh
Kills on Sight: Goblin
Kills on Sight: Orc
Kills on Sight: Dark ElfKoS by Race
Orc: Starts in Martok on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Tanvu
Killed on Sight in: Caial Brael
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: Khal
Killed on Sight in: Brodinar's Cleft
Killed on Sight in: Rindol Field
Killed on Sight in: Leth Nurae
Killed on Sight in: Tursh
Killed on Sight in: Ahgram
Killed on Sight in: New Targonor
Goblin: Starts in Martok on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Tanvu
Killed on Sight in: Caial Brael
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: Khal
Killed on Sight in: Brodinar's Cleft
Killed on Sight in: Rindol Field
Killed on Sight in: Leth Nurae
Killed on Sight in: Tursh
Killed on Sight in: Ahgram
Killed on Sight in: New Targonor
Wood Elf: Starts in Caial Brail on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: DahknargRaki: Starts in Caial Brael on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: Qur'xaKojani Human: Starts in Tanvu on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor ZhiHalf Elf: Starts in Tanvu on Kojan
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor ZhiDark Elf: Starts in Hathor Zhi on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Tanvu
Killed on Sight in: Caial Brael
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: Khal
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's Cleft
Killed on Sight in: Rindol Field
Killed on Sight in: Leth Nurae
Killed on Sight in: Tursh
Killed on Sight in: Ahgram
Killed on Sight in: New TargonorGnome: Starts in Mekalia on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: Qur'xa
Killed on Sight in: Lomshir
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's Cleft
Killed on Sight in: Halgarad
Killed on Sight in: DahknargKurashasa: Starts in Qur'xa on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: Khal
Killed on Sight in: AhgramQaliathari Human: Starts in Khal on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: Qur'xaMordebi Human: Starts in Khal on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: Qur'xaVaranthari: Starts in Lomshir on Qalia
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's CleftDwarf: Starts in Bordinar's Cleft on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: HalgaradHalfling: Starts in Rindol Field on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor ZhiHigh Elf: Starts in Leth Nurae on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor Zhi
Killed on Sight in: DahknargVaranjar: Starts in Halgarad on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's CleftLesser Giant: Starts in Halgarad on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Mekalia
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's CleftThestran Human: Starts in Tursh on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Martok
Killed on Sight in: Hathor ZhiVulmane: Starts in Darhknarg on Thestra
Killed on Sight in: Qur'xa
Killed on Sight in: Bordinar's Cleft
Killed on Sight in: Leth Nurae
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
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Ill make it sticky for now.
Lets keep the information in here of a purely useful and informative nature though hmmm
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WOOT!!!
Thanks Razorback!
Welcome all new & old V:SoH followers!!!
By all means, I hope this thread stays productive, informative & balanced. Please all, lets keep the NDA breaking & flaming to a minimum, regardless of our personal views.
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
Why would a site have a whole section for a game if they didn't like it. Also, keep this post strictly to the information.
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I would add Ryunes ciompilation thread and Ten Ton Hammer to the list. Ten Ton Hammer is arguably the best Vanguard Fan site with the most news and updated information.
http://www.vanguardsoh.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63036
http://vanguard.tentonhammer.com/
From the Vanguard Forums:
New Quick & Easy Vanguard post E3 Video Guide - Aradune Mithara
Might wanna add it to the list, has some rather good videos that stream from flash.
WOOT!!!
Thanks Razorback!
Welcome all new & old V:SoH followers!!!
By all means, I hope this thread stays productive, informative & balanced. Please all, lets keep the NDA breaking & flaming to a minimum, regardless of our personal views.
GJ MX13, a great little collection of informative links. I will come here often on my coffee breaks.
http://www.vanguardmanor.com/forums/showthread.php?s=b7bd9ececb380967dac2b09499d1ef8c&t=4
watch the recent vanguard mini movies without having to download them.
my mistake bro, i wasn't to sure if it was or not.
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
TY. Now find something good and help it grow!!! I've seen you post enough to know you can find something good...
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
Ryunes Compilation Thread - This is a GREAT thread of infomation (thanks Zippy).
lol, well you spelled my name wrong but thanks for the advertising
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My name is "Todd". Drop the "T" and it explains sooooooo much!
Great addition, thanks.
Anyone else have any additions?
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
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I'm watching this game pretty closely!
The cat (mount) on the video sure seem like an Alley Cat. I'm allergic to cats, yuck!
But I can't wait for this game to come out. One of the best things I like is there are no instances which unlike WoW is great. You'll meet others on your travels and missions.
Question: When you use your flying mounts, can you land anywhere or it's just to get from point A to point B and you have to go to a certain departure and arrival station?
Great information of this op, great going!
1) If I make a Vulmane (Wolf/Dog) Ranger, I'm going to ride a Cat... I mean, come on...
2) Community is important in this game, and since travel is a must, you are ALWAYS meeting poeple. I recommend you read up on the Fellowship and Caravan Systems if you haven't already, they are extreamly interesting.
3) You can land a Flying Mount anywhere the slope of the terrain allows it. You can fly anywhere you wish. Eventually, they do plan on adding Mounted Combat... /drool
4) Thank this great community!
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
Many thanks.
One thing I haven't read about is pvp combat. I imagine they will have it but how will it be?
1. Will it be on pvp only servers? And regular servers with no pvp?
2. How will it work? Faction vs faction, or race vs race as in WoW?
I'm trying to read as much as possible on Vanguard.
I believe I read where its in beta. But if you pre-order the game it can you join the server for beta?
Is January still the release date?
Thanks
I am the Cannon Fodder God
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!
1) There will be multiple Ruleset Servers, including Full PVP, Regular, RP, etc.
2) There will PVP on all servers, to some degree. On regular Servers they are hinting that there will be areas where you will have a PVP Flag based on your Dip Scores & Guild... no official details have been announced.
3) It will vary per server, but it seems your Dip Scores (what various groups think of you) & your Guild Alliance will play a part. There are no WoW style "Sides", but you can ally yourself with Kingdoms and effect larger political / military disputes, or at least the Dev's said a while back.
4) I'm not sure how the pre-order works. Be sure to check thier site.
5) Febuary to MArch seems to be closer to the release date... butthere have been no announcements.
I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!
In fact, forget the SWG!!!!