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iPhone 2.0.1 Commeth?
Given the general sluggishness and overall er... crashing issues many -- including us -- have raised about the new iPhone 2.0 update, it can't come as any surprise that Apple is prepping a 2.0.1.
But could we already have confirmation? Intrepid Boy Genius Reporters scoured their server logs and came across:
[S]ome interesting build numbers for the iPhone and iPhone 3G. It appears that AT&T and Apple are testing iPhone device software version 2.0.1, builds 5B101 (iPhone) and 5B103 (iPhone 3G). Although we are not certain of much more information than this little bit, we do know that testing began prior to the launch of device software 2.0 and the iPhone 3G on July 11th. We have also narrowed down the known test users to the San Francisco (40 mins from Cupertino) and Atlanta (HQ of AT&T Mobility) areas. Hmm.
Doubtless it will include Apple's usually opaque description along the lines of "Fixes compatibility and general stability". Fortunately, this time around that's just what we need!
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iPhone 2.0.1 Commeth?
Firmware is a double-edged sword. It allows frequent updates, but that means it allows for frequent bugs, and the thought in the company's mind that if they release early code, they can always fix it later with an update.
Don't even get me started on Sony's PS3 brickware. er.. firmware...
I don't care about any jailbreak any more.
Summerboard and Customize 2.0 sucked.
All i needed the installer for were Japanese input and some little games.
2.0 delivers both.
The only things i will miss so far are Taskbar Notifier and kb. But i am sure they will also find their way into one of the next firmwares.
I no longer care about Jailbreaking either, but I would be lying if I said I didn't miss SummerBoard and Customizer. Having the Transformers, well, transforming, sound as my lock and unlock sounds was always fun, and having custom icons and wallpaper went a long way too.
Anyway, I hope these 2.0.1 rumors are true, and I hope it comes fast. The lag issues are my only problems with my new iPhone, and the sooner they fix them, the better. It would be nice if they could also fix my jumping battery meter and if they could do some more power management to improve battery life.
Yesterday I used EDGE almost all day, maybe 15 minutes of location support, snapped a handful of pics, browsed on EDGE for about 20 minutes, browsed on WiFi for about 30 minutes, browsed on 3G for 15 minutes, installed 5 apps, played maybe 30 minutes of games, and talked for about 45 minutes.
The key to that is that I had 3G on for a total of 15 minutes... Anyway, all the usage combined read out as 4 hours and 23 minutes on my usage meter on the phone when I plugged it in for the night. The painful part was that my 20% warning popped up at around 3 hours and 50 minutes...
Again, the key to it is that I was using primarily EDGE and WiFi for the mixed use!!
What happens if I have the same mixed use and leave it on 3G all day? Am I going to get my 20% warning at 2 hours and be dead by 3? Seriously...
Oh... I forgot. Brightness was set at around 20-25% and the only mail account I have is MobileMe. It is set to push mail, calendars, and contacts though... Maybe that is the culprit.
I found out that having Contact and Calendar push is redundant by the way. If you set it to manual, every time you open Address Book or Calendar, it will sync up. The only difference between this and leaving push on is that if you make a change on MobileMe with iPhone push ON, it will be there the second you open Calendar, if you have push off and have the iPhone set to manually check, it will appear 3-5 seconds after you open Calendar. I can deal with that if it saves me battery...
Same thing when you make a change, or add something via the iPhone. If you have push off and add an appointment/contact on the iPhone, the moment you click "done," it will sync to MobileMe and send the change up to the cloud.
Push mail is staying on though....
Tom, under Fetch New Data on my iPhone 3Gs settings I can only turn Push on or off. I can not seem to find any settings for individually setting up contacts, mail and calendar pushing, feting or manual. Although I am using exchange for my push stuff, are these individual settings only available for MobileMe?


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Students will develop an explanation of the need for an individual program. A persuasive proposal will include the reasoning behind choosing the particular focus and what the course of study is intended to accomplish. With guidance from an academic advisor, students will develop a model timetable for completion of their degree.

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This case profiles President Barack Hussein Obama's rise to the presidency as an "improbable candidate." The case illustrates the ways in which he overcame criticism from those who questioned his credibility and his values and skepticism from those who were unsure of whether America was ready to elect its first African American President. It also explores how President Obama was able to gain support from the American people despite lagging behind Senator Hillary Clinton, the presumed Democratic frontrunner, throughout much of the pre-primary period.
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Mom Bloggers Club 2015-08-03T19:11:53Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers http://api.ning.com:80/files/xrSNIL9syZ0U585XjmTGgMxivwrj6e0Fp1hys2fCNyNN94ZR0qVJXbQt4B*HOK3Rd-0xV4LBUVyW07I7-Wym2w__/781384699.jpeg?xgip=0%3A44%3A200%3A200%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1 http://www.mombloggersclub.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1flzwk2wf1p2b&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Your Week's Blogging Goals tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-08-03:988554:Topic:1627453 2015-08-03T12:05:26.662Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
 What are your blogging goals this week? Do you plan to post every day this week? Are you working on a special series or a back-to-school guide? Do you plan to pitch businesses about how you can best work together? Or, what about finally getting around to putting all of the blogger business cards you've…

What are your blogging goals this week? Do you plan to post every day this week? Are you working on a special series or a back-to-school guide? Do you plan to pitch businesses about how you can best work together? Or, what about finally getting around to putting all of the blogger business cards you've received?

What do you have in store this week?
 Is Going to the Movies Too Dangerous? tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-31:988554:Topic:1626867 2015-07-31T14:09:51.511Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
 Now that there has been another attack at a movie theater do you think taking your family to see the latest film is too dangerous?

Entertainment Weekly wrote a piece about will…

Now that there has been another attack at a movie theater do you think taking your family to see the latest film is too dangerous?

Entertainment Weekly wrote a piece about will metal detectors will make theaters safer. They also wrote that metal detectors may be cost prohibitive for many.

Have you decided to forego movie theaters?

 #LinkUp at the August Everyday Friends Monthly Blog & Social Media Hop tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-31:988554:Topic:1626849 2015-07-31T13:28:28.048Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
Hello Fellow Bloggers!…

Hello Fellow Bloggers!

A new August edition of the Everyday Friends Monthly Blog & Social Media Hop is now live!

 You're invited to stop on by all month long to link up your blog and other social media sites. The hop is a great way to network and meet other bloggers every month!

 Face Book Pages <3 tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-31:988554:Topic:1626585 2015-07-31T03:01:36.362Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
New Facebook Page is up!!! I post LOTS of recipes that I love on my bog, and I also write about my growing little family, the home, loving life and having faith (there are also a few great books to read about the mind and spirit, etc.)!

 If you follow mine, send me yours so that I can return the favor! :-D

 >>> https://www.facebook.com/beautynliving

HAVE AN AWESOME NIGHT!…

New Facebook Page is up!!! I post LOTS of recipes that I love on my bog, and I also write about my growing little family, the home, loving life and having faith (there are also a few great books to read about the mind and spirit, etc.)!

 If you follow mine, send me yours so that I can return the favor! :-D

 >>> https://www.facebook.com/beautynliving

HAVE AN AWESOME NIGHT! <3
 Chynna

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It would be the GREASTEST if we all just band together and start following one another, yesss, letsss!!!
 Losing Baby Weight tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-30:988554:Topic:1626643 2015-07-30T18:04:36.906Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
Moms:

What is the most effective way to drop that baby weight? How about what have you done to get rid of extra skin and stretch marks?

Please share your experience below.

How long did it take you to lose the weight you wanted?

Are there moms out there who are still struggling with weight loss? ME TOO!

Moms:

What is the most effective way to drop that baby weight? How about what have you done to get rid of extra skin and stretch marks?

Please share your experience below.

How long did it take you to lose the weight you wanted?

Are there moms out there who are still struggling with weight loss? ME TOO!
 11 Tips For Making the Most of Your Family Vacation tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-30:988554:Topic:1626337 2015-07-30T13:46:20.757Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers

Some of my favorite childhood memories were made during family vacations. Even seemingly bad moments on vacation can bring a family closer together. Lisa Heffernan, a mother to three adult children in Bedford Hills, New York and co-founder of the parenting website…

Some of my favorite childhood memories were made during family vacations. Even seemingly bad moments on vacation can bring a family closer together. Lisa Heffernan, a mother to three adult children in Bedford Hills, New York and co-founder of the parenting website Grown and Flown, remembers one family trip that didn't go as planned. "We got to Morocco with only my husband's luggage, so for a week our three boys had to share his clothes." After the initial shock, she says, we had a lot of fun with it and it left her children with a lasting life lesson: That we don't need half of what we own or bring with us on vacation. "I never had to tell them to pack light again."

Family vacations have always been important for creating lasting memories and building family bonds -- but they may be even more important today. "We are all are living such disconnected lives that even when family members are together in the same room, they're often on their individual devices connecting with other people," says William Doherty, a family social science professor at the University of Minnesota. The family vacation, he says, is one of the few opportunities where everyone in the family is doing the same thing, at the same time, without the pull of outside commitments.

So how can we make the most of this precious family time? Here are some tips:

•Plan the trip together. Include your children in the process by researching the destination together. For younger children, enlist their help in choosing sight-seeing sites. For teens, ask them to plan a family dinner out at the restaurant of their choosing.

•Go camping. Vacations don't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, no frills camping provides its own unique benefits by bringing families outdoors and requiring each person to pitch in and help.

•Keep it within the family. Tempted to bring a friend for your teen? Think twice if it could interfere with family bonding. Consider bringing the grandparents instead.

•Plan with sleep schedules and activity levels in mind. "The greatest cause of whiny tots or teens is exhaustion," says Lisa Heffernan. "Young kids do well with a morning packed with activities and then quiet or nap time after lunch. Teens are just to opposite and seem to come to life as the day wears on."

•Put kids (and yourself) on a media detox. Try banning all media and electronics while you're away. If a full detox is unrealistic, aim to leave electronics in the hotel room, only to be used when you're there. Try to continue these new habits when you get home.

•Allow for spontaneity. Resist the urge to overschedule your trip. Leave room for spontaneity, says Doherty. Unplanned moments often provide some of the best memories of a trip.

•Linger over meals. During mealtime, reflect not only on the trip but life at home as well, says Heffernan. "Don't rush these moments--they may be some of the best family dinners you have all year."

•Find fun everywhere. "Make picking the right transportation part of the adventure," says Heffernan. "If kids and teens are bored of walking or taking buses, think about taking in the sights on a moped, bicycle or Segway." They allow you to cover a lot more ground, she says, and there will be no complaints about boredom.

•Find teaching moments. Take advantage of the opportunity that travel brings to teach children and teens important life lessons, like learning about different cultures, building patience, more understanding, flexibility, problem solving and time management skills, says Jim Petrick, a tourism professor and research fellow at Texas A&M.

•Make the vacation last. Find small ways to keep the vacation going once you return home. Incorporate a new dish that was a family favorite on vacation. Put together a vacation album together with everyone's favorite photos. Talk about the trip and relive the memories. While vacations don't last forever, the memories can last a lifetime.

Jennifer Breheny Wallace is a freelance journalist and a contributing editor at EmpoweringParents.com

You can follow Jennifer on Twitter

 How to Start a Food Blog tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-30:988554:Topic:1626431 2015-07-30T12:33:33.989Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers

Are you a food lover, have great ideas about meal planning, or create fabulous recipes you cannot imagine keeping to yourself? Then you might consider creating a food blog. Here are a few easy tips to getting started as a Web foodie.

Blog Themes

 This may sound rather rudimentary, but a…

Are you a food lover, have great ideas about meal planning, or create fabulous recipes you cannot imagine keeping to yourself? Then you might consider creating a food blog. Here are a few easy tips to getting started as a Web foodie.

Blog Themes
 This may sound rather rudimentary, but a food-related blog theme is vital to any foodie blog either in your blog title, logo, or graphical elements. Essentially you want potential readers to know you are a food blogger right off the bat. Don't keep them guessing; make sure they know that you blog about food within the first couple of seconds they arrive on your blog.

 Photographs
 Some of the best food blogs like Simply Recipes and Chocolate and Zucchini are fabulous, award-winning food blogs because the authors complement their topnotch writing with amazingly crisp, professional photos of their edible creations.

For most of us who either don't have photography training or a high-priced camera to boot, photography will not be your strong suit or selling point. But as many bloggers have learned, nothing can compare to strong, compelling writing. So even if you don't have beautiful photos to spruce up your recipes, take heart and snap photographs anyway. Your readers will appreciate seeing your finished dish.

And if you would like to have more beautiful photographs for your readers to sink their eyes into you can use this opportunity to take a photography class or invest in a camera with a specialized lens.

Social Networking
 As with every blog niche there are social networks that also cater to various interests. Foodies like to discuss food, share their recipes, and mull over culinary ideas. Venture across the Net and join food social networks like BakeSpace.com, Epicurious' community in order to gain more readers and find other bloggers to suggest to yours.

We also have a group just for foodies. Be sure to join us there!

A Little Inspiration

 To be a great blogger it is important to take a few notes from the best. Follow some of these prolific foodie blogs for a little inspiration.

The Pioneer Woman
 Serious Eats
 Damn Delicious
 Smitten Kitchen

If you author a foodie mom blog, be sure to post a link to it in comments. Or, if you have any other suggestions for fellow mom bloggers, be sure to share a bit of your knowledge as well.

 Your Kids vs Your Cell Phone tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-30:988554:Topic:1626334 2015-07-30T12:16:40.667Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
 Being constantly connected to the Internet and social media is very important to many people, but can this go too far?

Have your kids ever asked you to put down your phone and pay attention to…

Being constantly connected to the Internet and social media is very important to many people, but can this go too far?

Have your kids ever asked you to put down your phone and pay attention to them?
 Arguments in the Mom Space tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-29:988554:Topic:1625827 2015-07-29T13:08:58.074Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers
 Undoubtedly you have probably seen an online fight between moms whether it's on Twitter, Facebook and now even on Instagram. We know...how is that even possible?

What happens when you see an online spat? Do you..

click away

read it

try to stop it

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Undoubtedly you have probably seen an online fight between moms whether it's on Twitter, Facebook and now even on Instagram. We know...how is that even possible?

What happens when you see an online spat? Do you..

click away

read it

try to stop it

or fan the flames

 Safety Tips for Children Who Use Mobile Devices tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-07-29:988554:Topic:1625914 2015-07-29T12:52:02.589Z Connie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ConnieEilers

Traveling often affords us the opportunity to notice the digital habits of people from coast to coast. Invariably, one trend that remains consistent everywhere is the ubiquitous and constant use of wireless devices. Everyone has one these day even small kids.

 We see…

Traveling often affords us the opportunity to notice the digital habits of people from coast to coast. Invariably, one trend that remains consistent everywhere is the ubiquitous and constant use of wireless devices. Everyone has one these day even small kids.

 We see kids tinkering with everything from iPod Touches, cell phones, mobile gaming devices, and laptops. And just from reading the news to friends' Facebook feed we know that many parents don't know how potentially dangerous these mobile devices are. Wi-Fi capability on one of these devices can connect your child to the Internet with a simple push of a button and a hot spot. Devices change all of the time and it is important to understand how they work.

 WIRELESS DEVICES

 Before you buy your child a wireless device it is imperative to figure out how it works. This can be a daunting task especially as a busy parent. Who has time to read an instruction manual with tiny print and figure out how a wireless device works on top of that? Sit down with your child and let them explain to you how the device works and how they will be using it. Or, if all else fails, before buying a wireless device grill the salesperson about how it works. Ask questions such as:

 1) Does the device have Wi-Fi capability?
 2) Can my child download images and videos?
 3) Can my child text from this device?
 4) Can my child send and receive email from this device?
 5) Does the device have filtering software?

 Don't feel bad about asking these questions and even encourage them to dumb down the answers for you if you're not quite up to speed on all of these latest tech toys. It's hard to keep up. There is absolutely no shame in learning about these devices and it beats getting surprised by how your child uses them in the long run. While getting the rundown on your child's wireless device may seems over your head especially as technology advances, it is crucial that you know and learn how it works. Children are extremely tech-savvy and if they find an opening to connect with their friends or others on the Net, they will gladly take that option. It is incumbent upon you as a concerned parent to make sure your child uses their wireless device sensibly. This is especially true as location apps grow in popularity. It may seem cool to your child to mark their location for the world to see, but the dangers are escalated when they do this. Make sure to school them on the potential threats and dangers location apps pose in addition to any other wireless activity.

 Also be sure to monitor your wireless bill. Your wireless company keeps a tally of daily usage. This is a useful way to keep tabs on how your child uses their wireless device, especially cell phones. And more importantly you will not be surprised at the end of the month with an exorbitant wireless bill. Also, if your child's wireless device can connect to the Web via Wi-Fi figure out a way to disconnect or disable it, especially if you are concerned about their ability to surf the Net or connect to "friends" using their mobile gaming devices.

 In all, make sure to have heart-to-heart conversations with your child about their wireless devices and your expectations on how you would like them to use them. While wireless devices are fun toys to play with their potential for danger grows each year as our world becomes more connected. Talk with your children about wireless device safety, learn about the devices' wireless capabilities, and always monitor your children's usage or in-game app purchases to prevent bill surprises.

 How do you monitor your child's use of wireless devices?


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Novice Member
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Your entire argument falls flat right there.
I have never seen any evidence that the F2P market is more profitable than the P2P market for MMORPGs on anything but a short term basis. If you have it, I'd love to see it. People love to spout the phrase I highlighted in your post, but no one ever seems to be able to back it up. Logically it doesn't even make sense - the only way in which a F2P MMORPG could remain more profitable than a P2P MMORPG is if the "F2P" system is designed to require financial investment to continue playing. On a short term basis a F2P MMORPG will be more profitable, absolutely. People are very likely to sink a decent chunk of money into a game when a cash shop is first introduced. To keep that up, you have to either constantly bring in new players who will make that initial investment into the cash shop, which typically does not happen.
The second place your argument trips and falls on its face is the "wildly successful" part. Exactly where in the MMO marketplace has it been wildly successful? It's done well in a few games - it's failed miserably in a lot more. I don't know of anywhere that I'd characterize it the way you are.
And no, sorry, but it IS the cheapest form of on demand entertainment. Yes, you can make the argument that B2P games are cheaper after a short period - and when you show me a B2P game that continually evolves, and releases substantial amounts of new content on a regular basis, with each release being either a substantial portion, or exceeding in some cases, the content of the ogirinal game, I'll agree with you. Oh, and provides the same length and depth of content. I mean Modern Warfare 3 *totally* has 200+ hours of different stuff to do, right? I mean you can point to Guild Wars 2, sure, which people are already getting bored with in droves, and hasn't released a single plan to provide new content as of yet. Or to any number of true F2P MMOs that people play briefly before discovering that they're absurdly shallow and poorly designed.
Sorry, but this is one thing you'll never, ever convince me on, or a lot of other people. I don't disagree that a true F2P model can make players happy. But on a long term basis it's miserable for the game's health.
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Wow... this review was all over the place. It felt like someone had a deadline to make, played the game for a few days (or less), decided they didn't like what they saw, and wrote a (amazingly) short story about why. All attempts at explaining why systems seemed lackluster were either on the bye, or non-existent. Even the pro's felt like they were summed up without very much explanation as to why. And that's just my hash at how the review was written, and has nothing to do with my utter disagreement with the review's outlook at Vanguard in general. My review of this review is 3/10. If you're going to call out a games system (i.e: Diplo/Crafting a "chrore")... explain yourself. If you're going to say they're great.. explain yourself. And do so in an organized manner. I also agree with previous posts in regard to how the system was tallied in regard to the summary given for that category.. Anyway you look at it, though, this whole review reeks of an amateur stab at reviewing a complex system.
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Joined: 11/20/07
I am a Vanguard F2P Player.
I haven't hit any of the restrictions yet... because I haven't been playing solidly... so my views may change when I do but...
Vanguard is great for me because it is an "old school MMO". As an explorer - it's nice not to run into all the 'invisible walls' and 'impassible cliffs' that so many other (modern / themepark) MMOs tend to come with.
The world of Telon is acually a world which is something missing from many of the newer MMOs.
As for crafting and diplomacy - I have to agree with many of the other posters here.
These are definate strengths of the game. Coming from someone who is NOT A CRAFTER you could call that praise.
Even though crafting doesn't appeal to me - I know that many people do like it - and I often wonder how a "1 x stick + 1 x leather + [MAKE BOW] = Longbow of Agility!" crafting system can have any appeal to them? Vanguard's system offers a depth that many crafters say they want. It appears to reward hard work and those who actually care about what they are doing?
The diplomacy system is also something unique. I am not sure a better system couldn't be devised - but it beats the hell out of the "you may only accept missions from this NPC when your "reputation" is above 100..." sytem in use in many other MMOs.
Advancing in diplomacy takes thought and planning. And the game allows you to plan your encounters by warning you what sort of approach to take ("incite" vs "inspire" for example).
All in all I think Vanguard still has a lot to offer. In fact as far as MMOs go, a lot of the current Dev teams could do well to actually play it to see that simply cloning all things WoW is not the only possible approach.
Oh, and yes, SOE don't understand gamers. I am sure the F2P limits will annoy me when I get there.
Nothing says irony like spelling ideot wrong.
I don't think I've ever seen a site that gives worse reviews for MMOs thant his one. Maybe Gamespot.
Seriously, SWTOR gets a 9. Age of Conan gets a 9. This gets a 6.
Seems this site bases its reviews off how much money they get from a given company.
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Joined: 11/08/07
I have to admit I hate the freemium method SOE and Turbine has picked up. I like PWI's true F2P the kind you see in Star Trek Online.
yup that one is good
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Joined: 3/08/04
Players come for the game, but they stay for the people- Most Devs have forgotten this.
Originally posted by Ziyadah
Me neither.
I would love to see a credible long term *neutral* report on how F2P performs in these games in the West once the initial surge of the relaunch it brings passes.
Seeing as all these companies hide the real numbers and gaming sites simply regurgitate their press releases though the only real signs we ever really get that all is not well or delivering the expected level of riches is when F2P games shut down.
There seems to be a *lot* of 'fact' from the pro-cash shop crowd that is simply recieved wisdom that they heard a F2P dev, or someone with a clear vested interest in promoting the model, say once on the internet somewhere.
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Joined: 9/27/10
One of the main reasons i played vanguard was the community..its not often you come across a game with so many dedicated players who are willing to help..only other game i come across a community like this is lotro(laurelin server).crafting is also a blast in vanguard..its the best i have ever seen in any mmo.although i dont play this game anymore i would'nt hesitate to recommend this game to anyone..only thing is dont expect to complete anything quickly..which is what i like about it.you have to work to get what you want..content wise there is enough in this game to keep you goin for a few yrs.gfx are still great.character models suck but what the hell ,who cares?
btw to any VG player reading this.how's the population these days?
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Joined: 1/25/12
I'm only playing the role chosen for me. Who you supposed to be?
Originally posted by evilastro
Whats the best F2P model? I'm curious.
The model is functional and serves its purpose. It allows you to play a SUBBED game for free with obvious limitations. Its not meant for you to do whatever you want and run through end game. If you want to do that then sub and all your issues go away.
F2P is meant to allow you to play long enough in the game to determine if you want to sub. All of these complaints thats its too restrictive makes it sound you like want something for nothing -- which isnt going to happen.
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Joined: 8/17/12
Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.
"Diplomacy and crafting are a chore"
This is a joke, right?
Optional PvP = No PvP
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Joined: 8/17/12
Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.
Well, this is true...and...it provides an additional benefit of making it easy to identify who is part of the instant gratification crowd so they can be safely avoided.
Optional PvP = No PvP
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I'm only playing the role chosen for me. Who you supposed to be?
Originally posted by Suzie_Ford
That was a pretty terrible review. I actually consider it an opinion piece as opposed to a review which I view as an objective look at a game explaining its mechanics. It was clearly obvious that this reviewer didnt fully understand, play, or enjoy the game. Telling someone that something sucks in so many words (without explaining) is not a review.
The game is from an era when MMOs were challenging and players engaged each other to get through the content. Unfortunately that style of gameplay is no longer popular nor accepted by the new generation of MMO gamers (who I feel have to have everything handed to them). It is now the era of instant gratification which coincidentally is easier to develop/produce than the older content so its a win win right?
Vanguard is a game for the explorers who want to test thier gaming mettle against a persistent world that doesnt hold back from wanting to destroy you. You can mindlessly go out there and 'grind' mobs (unless you over level them). They will kill you and I mean at the early levels. My idea of fun. Its aesthetics are dated but functional. I do agree the character models begin to slide into the uncanny valley but it is not enough to detract from the sheer amount of content and things to do in this game.
Lets be honest. Crafting today has been reduced to a relunctant side game that has no real pressence. Clicking on materials and pressing a 'craft' execution button is not crafting. While all crafting in MMOs is a mini-game, Vanguard's version required more skill and thought and gave the impression of actual avatar crafting. Not only did you need your materials (ore, water, oil, etc) but you had to refine some of them first and then mix them together in the right order. As you went through the progression of crafting the item certain events could occur that would reduce your quality. It became a (complete) mini-game where you had to balance having enough resource to complete crafting while managing the highest quality. With today's gamers I can easily see them getting fustrated with this model even if they quit before they finished. They lack the patience and commitment to succeed. But I digress...
Questing was fun due to the fact that the (persistent) world with NO instancing was very realistic. While it gave off a cartoon-like feeling it was more pratical impelmentation than say EQ1 or the high fantasy of EQ2. It was unique. The world alone turned people away because they didnt know what to do.
I'm still feeling on what character/class I want to play. Currently have a Human Paladin, and dark elf rogue. I might try a warrior as I like melee weapons.
Guilds are prevalent. Just have to ask. The community is more mature than most curent MMOs and very friendly. I am constantly asking for shortcut and other commands and never had issues getting a response.
But nothing is perfect. Things I dont like. I dont like the map. However it is implemented it is not intuitive and does not provide an easy way to see my objective or figure out how to get there. That doesnt mean that functionality is missing, but more so that it requires more time than it should to learn. With a map I expect to push one button and see a graphical layout of my area with point of interests I can either tag or get more information. The engine is a mess and graphical faus paux still exist. For the longest time I could hear rain but never see it. This game punishes people who like the solo, it is one of the most group heavy MMOs that I have ever played. With that said, while I'm not opposed to grouping it is fairly challenging as the community is light. There are people in the game, but the world is literally so huge you will rarely see the people you talk in world chat.
In conclusion, Vanguard at its core is an excellent example of what a true MMORPG can be. A balanced mix of questing, free exploration, raiding, and side systems (housing, crafting,diplomacy). It was unfortunately a poor execution which could benefit from either a serious enhancement or sequel built from the same. It serves as a reminder and more recently as a turning point milestone as the last of the great open world MMORPGs.
I for one will not lose hope this style to return, even if its a small niche game.
Yes I am a subscriber. I am SOE AllPass. I play Vanguard now (as well as EQ1, DCUO, WOW, EQ2, GW2) This isn't for everybody (especially you youngins) -- but for the older set its definitely an experience that is not lacking.
What a god awful review. I guess SoE forgot to pay MMORPG.com for 9s like SWTOR and all the other AAA MMOs?
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Originally posted by darkhalf357x
No, F2P isn't meant to allow you to play long enough to sub. F2P is now just a marketing term, but was originally understood to mean allowing you game access without a subscription, or a payment model that didn't involve a subscription.
In one sense, VG is F2P. But there are different models out there. Both Perfect World and NCSoft, among others have F2P business models that offer game play that doesn't require a subscription. If there are restrictions they can be unlocked via the cash shop, but those two companies mostly don't have restrictions, but sell buffs and boosts to accelerate progression.
STO, GW2, Aion, Lineage II, and RaiderZ are examples of games with unrestrictive subscription free models. The content and mechanics aren't locked behind a paywall. Subscribers get stipends of game cash (STO), shorter cooldowns on content timers (Aion raids), and unrestricted access to content creation tools (STO foundry). Just like P2P games, it's the subs that offer the P2W advantages not the cash shop. In the case of GW2 and B2P everyone has the same access and there is no subscription (P2W) advantage.
P2P games sell P2W advantages all the time. Preorder Storm Legion (RIFT) or EQ2s new xpac and you get special advantages that no one else gets. Buy the "Collector's Pack" and you get even more perks that you paid extra to acquire.
The bottom line is this game isn't worth a subscription fee to most people, obviously. Trying to shoehorn people into that is a mistake and raises the barrier to the game that F2P is supposed to lower.
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Originally posted by Torvaldr
F2P is a model that has various implementation. In the context of this thread where we are speaking about P2P MMOs that are now have a F2P option - its a way to test the game out to determine if you want to sub or not.
PWI isn't the same type of game or model. It was created to support a sub to begin with - it was created to support free players to leverage a cash shop. Trying doing PWI end game without using the cash shop. Most of the F2P games of this model that I've played follow this type of implementation. Given that, I'd prefer the former.
We cant speak for the developer, but I dont believe they are trying to shoehorn anybody. I beleive they are granting an option for users to leverage to try the game out (for a lengthy period). If I played a game to level 86 and then hit a restriction it would be my decision to sub to continue or to stop playing. Getting mad that you are restricted for doing something when you pay absolutely nothing is silly. Simply dont play the game. SOE wont have any hurt feelings.
Somebody has to pay to get the servers lit up. Even in a F2P model.
How anyone can be upset at Vanguards FTP model is beyond me.
Every zone, dungeon, and quest is completely open to play. You know, the important part of the games. Even all the classes are open until 20, and 6 are open until level cap!
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Originally posted by darkhalf357x
I'm not talking about Perfect/Forsaken World as games, but PWE (Perfect World Entertainment) as a publisher.
In general SoE pushes the sub pretty hard. They lock/restrict some systems squarely behind Gold status. They push the Go Gold popup. You can't get the same game play as a cash shop - non sub player that a subscriber can. That is why the model is inferior in my opinion to the revenue models presented by games like STO, RaiderZ, Aion, Lineage II, and GW2.
It's all subjective but when you hit the wall of subscribe or get a second hand experience, then that to me is shoehorning players into the subscription. It's not about getting mad. Why would you think my rejecting the business model would make me mad? I already play EQ2 and am familiar with how things work at SoE. Because their model is lame I'm not interested with investing in another game that does this. If I weren't invested in EQ2 I wouldn't pick it up based on the revenue model.
With successful games players can tell others to shove off. Just remember that you are telling others to shove off if they don't like it and your game has a pathetic population. You can't be exclusive and successful at the same time. It will be interesting to watch how this game progresses over the next year, especially after EQN launches. Try and bring more players in or SoE won't have any hurt feelings when they shut down your game either. Just ask the Matrix and SWG fans and SWG was at least more popular than VG. Maybe the hardcore VG community should be a little more open to new ideas and feedback.
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Originally posted by Torvaldr
Sorry. Thought you meant PWI as a game.
I agree with everything you are saying about the SOE model, but that just me their F2P model is try before you buy. Its kind of how they set it up, even when you look at the matrix and see what is offered for free, silver and gold. (i.e. - if you want to do THIS you need to go gold). Saying they should have a model like RaiderZ is valid, but just unrealistic. Its just not their implemenation and i dont see them changing it.
I've always been of the view if I play a F2P game (of any implementation) - if I like I sub or support the cash shop.
With SOE I have a SOE All Access Pass so Im gold across all their games. I started with F2P and after playing I realized I wanted the full experience (understanding it would be a sub). I'm just glad they offered an opportunity for me to really play the game. I wish ALL publishers did this. I would love to try all MMORPGs free of charge but restricted ... then decide if I want to sub.
Case in point. FFXIV ARR. In order for me to even try the game I have to buy the new title an a one month sub. If I dont like it, Im stuck. Thats the wrong model imo.
If they shutdown the game, thats their perogative - I couldnt influence either way. Actually you have to accept that when you play ANY Online game because you dont have control of the media. If they shut down EQ1, Ill just play something else.
The community has nothing to do with the F2P model a publisher uses.
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For me, the awesomeness of the game outweighs its problems.I personally enjoy the crafting and diplomacy as well.
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Vanguards is a great game one of the last good mmorpg out there the review was very poor.


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Their program has been notorious for being able to send off players to the schools where they want to play, he said. The coach said even though he just got the job he already has people calling him about their players. The challenge for me is going to be improving my perimeter play. I need to get my dribbling and everything kind of oriented away from the post because at the college level there are going to be players bigger than me, those 6-10 guys and all, so I need to work on my ball handling and outside game.
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Examines the financial impacts on the enterprise through value creating ideas, goods, and services. The course presents a financial management view of enterprise operation, considering risk and growth scenarios, capital and cash needs, and means of financing innovation, development, and marketing opportunities.
MOT 5353 Economic Analyses for Technology Management
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This course is aimed at economic decision making in the high-technology environment. Each technology business decision is based on many factors, such as the optimal investment decision among several choices, or possibly the financial issues underlying the implementation of a project. The elements of capital allocation theory are applied for each type of scenario against both theoretical and actual projects drawn from real life situations. The course is quantitative in nature, but requires only basic math background.
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Development of a conceptual framework for strategy, its definition, elements, and relationships to the basic functions of management of technology. Considers the impact of technology and environmental forces on strategic management of the organization. (Formerly MOT 5203. Same as IS 6813. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MOT 6203, MOT 5203, or IS 6813.)
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