Vanguard: What is Beta 2? A FAQ by Vanguard Warcry

According to the Official Vanguard Forums, beta two has begun on December 15, 2005. While there have been no reports from developers since the announcement, there were some messages about what Beta 2 is before the announcement.

The information in this report is culled directly from the Official forums. While all information is subject to change, it is still believed to be acurate as to Sigils design timetables and overall Vision¯¯(tm).

What is the purpose of Beta 2?

Posted by Brad Mcquaid here

"Beta 2 tests multiple continents, much more fully featured mechanics, class abilities, etc."

How many will get into Beta 2? What are the Criteria? How can I get in?

Brad Explains what exactly he is looking for in a Beta Tester

"As I posted elsewhere, I fear there will be much greater frustration after everyone has applied and then people don't get accepted, or don't get accepted until beta 2 or 3 or 4. We cannot disclose our criteria for who gets in and when. That wouldn't be right to do. But some of you will feel like you are then left hanging and become frustrated. I can understand that and all I can say is I'm sorry in advance, but I don't see any other way to do it.

1. We can't have everyone in beta all at once. We have certain #s of people we need in at certain times.

2. We have different criteria for different phases. We are going to be picky. We are going to bring in the people we think will help us test the best, relative to what phase we're in and where we're at. No matter what, that means many of you won't be in when others are and you'll get upset/frustrated/etc. You won't think it's fair and not knowing our criteria, you'll not know if your frustration is even justified or not.

As excited as I am about beta and seeing more and more people in the game and having the game move forward towards release, I also am bummed and saddened because I know people will be frustrated and disappointed. All I can say is that I'm sorry but I don't know of a better way to do all of this. Ultimately we have to do what we feel is best for the game."

What are some of the systems already working in Beta 2

Corpse run

"CRs... well, I'm happy with how they are working in beta. With the travel journal leading you back to your corpse, with the fact they won't rot, and with the emphasis on having more gear than just one set, and with how horses and other vehicles are working (soulbound mobile banks, so you can re-equip yourself right after a death and not have to CR nekkid), I think we've addressed the real negatives but kept the positives of CRs. Obviously not everyone will agree though."

UI Modding

"Yes, the UI is customizable and based on XML. People have already made mods for it in beta, in fact."

Player Housing

"Player housing phase one is already in. If you want to compare it to something, it's probably most similar to SW:G. You own a house, it's not instanced and is in the real world, you can arrange objects in it, place objects in it that you found while out in the world, and store items like a bank."

Another good read is the Beta 1 FAQ. You can read that here

All questions related on how to get into Beta still apply with that FAQ.

If you have any other questions about Beta 2, we will research the answers for you and Post the answers on our Discussion Forums Here.

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