Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Managing Fan Expectations - An Interview with Vanguard Founder Brad McQuaid - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:07:02 -0400

A MMOG legend looks at containing pre-launch hypeIt’s inevitable--as any MMOG nears launch, excitement builds to a fever pitch and message boards, from official forums to fansites to network communities like Ten Ton Hammer, buzz with...

Exclusive Vanguard State of the Game Q&A - Ten Ton Hammer

Ralsu — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:17:18 -0400

SOE Affirms its Dedication to Vanguard

The journey has been tough for Vanguard from its wildly-hyped development to its rocky launch. Even though Sony Online Entertainment has poured the man hours and resources into the title it...

The Future of SOE Business Models - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:06:48 -0500

SOE President John Smedley talks free-to-play versus subscriptions

Sony Online Entertainment has always lead the way in MMOG trends so when President John Smedley stops to talk business, we all stop to listen.

In a recent bold move, SOE added a micro-transaction...

Vanguard Interview with Jason "Ikik" Weimann - Ten Ton Hammer

Savanja — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:24:45 -0500

Vanguard programmer gets down and dirty with coding

Game developing can be a thankless job, particular when you have the less than glamorous job of coding!

Vanguard - Meet Artist Chris Atkins! - Ten Ton Hammer

Morvelaira — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:06:56 -0400

Getting to know the gigantic Red Sox Fan.

Vanguard: Interview with SOE's Blood Mage Class Lead, Luper - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:17:54 -0400

A Level 50 in Every Vanguard Class? That's Amazing!

SOE: Exclusive ION Interview with John Smedley - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:31 -0400

When Smed Speaks, Gamers Listen!

Getting to Know the Vanguard Team: An Interview with Jason W - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:56:23 -0400

Leave it to a programmer to answer stuff in lists.

Getting to Know the Vanguard Team: An Interview with Moonlite - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:39:17 -0500

If her name is a pun because she works two jobs, that would be funny.

Meet Moonlite, the leading lady behind customer service at the offices Vanguard.

Getting to Know the Vanguard Team: An Interview with Rod H. - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:17:11 -0500

When it comes to Q&A, they're firm believers in not sparing the Rod.

It's time to meet another member of the hard-working Vanguard team: Rod H., in Quality Assurance.

Interview With Vanguard Producer, Thom Terrazas - Part 4: The Ancient Port Warehouse Riftway - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:59:25 -0500

It's a very big warehouse. Here's how you get around it!

Interview With Vanguard Producer, Thom Terrazas - Part 3: Necromancers - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:31:59 -0500

Death, Decay, Grafts? Sounds Like Fun!

Interview With Vanguard Producer, Thom Terrazas - Part 2: Flying Mounts - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:17:58 -0500

Why Don't You Go Take a Flying...Mount

Interview With Vanguard Producer, Thom Terrazas - Part 1: The Riftway System - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:37:38 -0500

Vanguard's Producer Speaks to Ten Ton Hammer

VG: Ancient Port Warehouse - An Interview with Avarem - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:21:44 -0400

It's the first raid instance, and it's a... warehouse? Woo. Watch out for those rats.

Today, SOE announced Vanguard raids will be launched with
support of up to 18 players. Additionally, they will be including "lockout
timers" to help prevent groups of players monopolizing content. Ten Ton
Hammer managed to snag an interview with Vanguard Game Designer, Andrew
"Avarem" Krausnick.

Due to the fact that APW will be our first raid dungeon, the goal
is to provide content that hopefully a wide range of players can enjoy.

Getting to Know Your Vanguard Team: An Interview with Silas Morse - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:32:10 -0400

It's the story of a boy, who dreamed of being a man, who dreamed of being a doctor, who instead became game designer and shared his hatred of gnomes with the world. Wait, what?

The Vanguard Players site gives you an inside look into the mind of one of their developers in this interesting interview with Silas Morse, Game Designer on the VG team.

Vanguard: A New Beginning - Ten Ton Hammer

Shayalyn — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:35:08 -0400

Now With Added Coolness

Vanguard: Interview with Michelle Butler - Ten Ton Hammer

LadySirse — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:56:57 -0400

Taking on the Vanguard Community: An Interview with Michelle Butler

Shayalyn fired off some questions for Michelle Butler, SOE's new community manager for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Check out the interview for an exclusive announcement about whether or not SOE will host server forums at the official Vanguard forums.

[Ten Ton Hammer]: Speaking of customer support, can you tell us what's planned for Vanguard's volunteer guide program, the Crimson Fellowship? Does SOE plan to continue the program you helped get off the ground?
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Vanguard: Ask the Devs - Ten Ton Hammer

LadySirse — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:25:09 -0400

Ask the Devs: Trial Island Questions Answered

Vanguard: Developer Profile - Ten Ton Hammer

LadySirse — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:36:03 -0400

Meet: Meet John Hegner

The official site for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes has posted the latest developer profile. This time we get to know John Hegner.

What is your favorite area of Telon?
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