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Top 10 Reasons That Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Will Succeed
10) The Wikipedia "Thought Police" haven't removed the Vanguard entry yet.
9) Artwork by the late Keith Parkinson.
8) Microsoft isn't the publisher.
7) WoW Players refuse to log out until they find the "gold dots" on their maps.
6) It gives EverQuest 2 players another place to bitch.
5) Gameplay is more interesting than the /dance emote.
4) "Hotel California Cities". The city planner was apparently also responsible for the labyrinth that housed the minotaur. Once you enter, you can never leave.
3) SoE is due to release a hit. There are no rooms left in the inadequacy inn. The suckage motel is full. The Matrix Online and Star Wars Galaxies have the place fully booked.
2) "Ranger Down!" is still a valid statement.
1) Healing classes are actually fun to play.
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