Editorials

My, Aren't We Opinionated!

Opinions--they spark thought and conversation. Here at Vanguard Ten Ton Hammer we have a talented staff of writers who also have a wide range of opinions. On this page you can find articles on any number of topics related to online gaming and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Want to share your own opinions? At the end of each article you will find a link to the forum thread made for that topic. Be sure to add your thoughts, even if the topic has been quiet for a bit. There's always room for renewed conversation.

8.17.06 - Information Launch Pads [Read]
8.14.06 - Opposite Day - The Anti-MMOG[Read]
8.07.06 - What's Missing, What's Next[Read]
7.31.06 - Is Lore a Bore? [Read]
7.21.06 - Mission Impossible: Multi-boxing in Vanguard [Read]
7.10.06 - Emote Control: How MMOs Make Us Feel [Read]
7.02.06 - Independance Day...or Not: Shay's Perfect MMO [Read]
6.19.06 - Early Adopter or Luddite: Vanguard and Hype [Read]
6.12.06 - This Land is Your Land (Terrain in MMOs) Read
6.08.06 - Religion in MMOs Read 
6.05.06 - Monthly Fees in MMOs Read 
6.02.06 - Combat & Corpse Runs Read 
5.30.06 - RP series #5 - Do’s and Don’ts of Roleplaying Read 
5.26.06 - SOE: Standard of Excellence, or Start of the End? Read 
5.24.06 - Roleplaying Types Read 
5.19.06 - Architecture of a World (MMO Worlds) Read 
5.17.06 - Who are You? (Developing a RP Personality) Read 
5.12.06 - New Direction (Sigil and SOE) Read 
5.10.06 - Limited Opportunity (Classes vs. Immersion) Read 
5.05.06 -Are You an Alpha, Beta, or Gold Version Player? Read 
5.03.06 - RP series #2: Choosing a Home & Home Improvement Read  
5.01.06 - There is no Me or I in MMOG, but there is an OMG! (Scale in games) [Read] 
5.01.06 - Behind the Avatar (Brad McQuaid) [Read]
4.21.06 - Thwap!- Noob! (Behavior on Message Boards) [Read]
4.17.06 - Solo Play [Read]
4.14.06 - Drawing Comparisons (Graphics in MMOs) [Read]
4.10.06 - Pacing in MMOs [Read]
4.03.06 - Chasing Rainbows: The Myth of the Perfect MMO [Read]
3.31.06 - Around the World in 80 Seconds (Travel in MMOs) [Read]
3.29.06 - Guild Series #3 (Social Aspects of Guilds) [Read]
3.24.06 - Living in the Same Skin (Customization in MMOs) [Read]
3.23.06 - A Touch of Class (Classes in RPGs and Vanguard) [Read]
3.22.06 - Elements of an Enduring Guild [Read]
3.20.06 - Death in Vanguard [Read]
3.17.06 - Differences Make the Virtual World Go Round [Read]
3.15.06 - History of Guilds #1 [Read]
3.09.06 - Lure of Lore [Read]
3.08.06 - Virtual Memories #5 [Read]
3.06.06 - Spring Cleaning (What Needs Fixing in Vanguard) [Read]
3.03.06 - Know Your Role #4 - Healers [Read]
3.02.06 - Can You Hear It Now? (Sound in Games) [Read]
3.01.06 - Virtual Memories #4 [Read]
2.24.06 - Know Your Role #3 - Arcane Casters [Read]
2.22.06 - Virtual Memories #3 [Read]
2.20.06 - Non Combat Content [Read]
2.17.06 - Know Your Role #2 - Offensive Fighter [Read]
2.15.06 - Virtual Memories #2 (Gamer Reminiscence) [Read]
2.13.06 - Candy Hearts and Pretty Flowers (Valentine’s CC)  [Read]
2.10.06 - Know Your Role #1 - Defensive Fighter [Read] 
2.08.06 - Virtual Memories #1 (Gamer Reminiscence) [Read]
2.06.06 - Alone in Telon? (Solo Content) [Read]
2.02.06 -Downfall of a MMOG [Read]
1.27.06 - A Bard by Any Other Name (types of bards) [Read]
1.26.06 -Signature Art [Read]
1.20.06 -Fashion in MMOs [Read]
1.19.06 - Are You a Good Grouper? [Read]
1.16.06 - What Exactly Are You? (Types of Gamers) [Read]
1.13.06 -Friday the 13^th Humor [Read]
1.12.06 - Community Role [Read]
1.09.06 - A Time of Change [Read]
1.06.06 -What is Too Easy? [Read]
1.04.06 - New Year’s Resolutions [Read]
12.16.05 - Dungeon Delving...[Read]
12.12.05 - What Do You Want on Your Tombstone? [Read]
12.08.05 - A Military Man's Guide to MMO Gaming [Read]
12.04.05 -Better Homes and Dungeons [Read]
12.01.05-Parents and Gaming: the Other Side of the Coin [Read]
11.30.05- Raising Monsters [Read]
11.27.05 I'm an MMO-aholic [Read]
11.21.05- The Game's Afoot [Read]
11.20.05 - Train to Zone [Read] 
11.17.05 -Vanguard's Release Date: A Glimpse into the Future (satire) [Read]
11.14.05 -Excuse Me, Your Funny Bone is Showing [Read]
11.10.05 - Adapt...and Overcome? [Read]
11.09.05 - Why Do We Play [Read]
11.06.05 - You Want to Buy What? (Game Ratings) [Read]
11.03.05 - The Evolution of MMOs [Read]
11.16.05 - The Real Definition of Old School [Read]
10.26.05 - The Promise that is Vanguard [Read]
10.20.05 - A Journey's Lesson [Read]
10.19.05 - The Death Penalty [Read]
10.17.05 - MMOs and the Newcomer [Read]
10.13.05 - Vanguard Gamer Girls for the Win [Read]
10.03.05 - To Download or Not to Download [Read]
9.30.05 - Advanced Encounter System [Read]
9.29.05 - Children and Gaming [Read]
9.28.05 - Waiting for Beta Blues [Read]
9.19.05 - A Grind by Any Other Name [Read]