Collector's Edition includes:

• A Guild Kit which includes:
  An in-game guild trophy that buffs stats for the entire guild
  Ten 10-day buddy keys
• An art book featuring many original pieces by seminal fantasy artist, Keith Parkinson.
• A cloth map with an overview and points of interest for each continent.
• A CD featuring the full Vanguard: Saga of Heroes soundtrack.
• A 3 month subscription to Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Station Players - an array of premium features that give players incredible access to their characters and guilds by merging the game world with the World Wide Web.
• 1 of 3 Hero Cards each granting a unique in-game item. Each Hero Card grants a different item.
• An in-game item for player's primary character that is cosmetic in nature.
• Packaged in a custom leatherette chipboard box

The Game:

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be the premier third generation massively multiplayer RPG. A vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil's expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre. Vanguard will build upon the successes and strengths of earlier MMOGs to improve popular game mechanics and features, but also address these pioneering games; mistakes and deficiencies. Vanguard will focus heavily on interdependence, challenge, and reward, while simultaneously addressing tedious and annoying issues, including camping, excessive downtime and more.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes takes place in the fantasy setting of Telon, a vast and ancient world of magic, intrigue and adventure. Facing the challenges of a war torn world, the diverse people here struggle to rebuild their once great civilizations. A fragile alliance has been struck, with the lands set upon by invading forces, the races must band together to survive. In the north, the sprawling green hills of Thestra are plagued by an unstoppable undead menace. To the south, the deserts of Qalia have been besieged by an elemental threat spawned from the depths of the earth and to the east; inhabitants of the tumultuous jungles of Kojan fiercely battle encroaching otherworldly fiends.

Key Features:

• Discover intriguing adventures and fearsome creatures across two vast continents and an enchanted archipelago which form the ancient lands of Telon.
• Encounter the world as one of 19 classic fantasy races including dwarves, barbarians, a variety of elves, and exotic human/animal combinations.
• Guide your character along the path of one of 15 exciting professions including Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Psionicist, Bard, and Rogue.
• Build chains of special attacks and reactions with Openers, Bridges, and powerful Finishing moves.
• Actions of your group-mates can open exciting opportunities for you during battle.
• Unique spells are distinctively enhanced when you possess special items.
• As a diplomat cunning words are your most powerful weapon as you curry favor in centers of power.
• Collect essential materials and use skills such as blacksmithing, alchemy and ship building to create valuable and powerful items.
• Travel on horseback, join a caravan, or take your entire group on a sea-based adventure to discover faraway lands.
• Make Telon feel like home by furnishing your own house with unique items.

Recommended System Requirements: