This poor launch doesn't surprise me...

[Drenneth]

Originally Posted by Vlawde

IMO this is a great pre-launch launch. We are getting a head start as thanks for being in beta,

Aww, I'm only getting a head start as thanks for shucking out $10 for the pre-order. How'd that work out for you? I was in since beta 1 and didn't get a free head start as thanks for testing.

EDIT: Would have to agree that this is getting close to a poor launch. My server has been down most of the day, and now that it's back up, it seems my character lost 7 levels.

[t_dickie]

i would have to say this is a great launch! i mean, of course there are gonna be a few bugs, especially pre-launch. but what you have to understand is that from a dev's perspective, once they fix one thing, it's gonna affect another. that's the way it works with highly evolving games such as this. there were lots of problems with eq2 when it hit the shelves, and i mean lots, and i would have to say that vg has bothered me quite a bit less than that did. sigil is on the ball! and i'm on the wagon! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!
that's all i have to say....

[Vlawde]

So far I am getting the same feeling as I did when I first began playing EQ.....and that is AFTER being in beta for a year.

[Pong]

The first day I played for 12 hours straight and not 1 disconnect or screen hesitation with the exception of going between chunks a few times. I had a blast and had the feeling of the original EQ days back in 1999. The second day a friend and I grouping were disconnected twice, the second being a scheduled patch. I did see notices there were some problems with people loosing levels logging back in but that was not a problem for everyone and was isolated.

I thought it was a great 2 days and surprised to see so many people in game. It was even a greater pleasure to see some old names from Cazic Thule running around.

Personally, I love it and realize this is an MMO. Which means, it's a living world that is constantly changing and improving. I really think the Sony bashing and negative comments are unwarranted. For those of us that believe in the vision, it's a clear case that Vanguard and the team behind it has not let us down.

If anything, I think Sony really made a big difference in helping Sigil fix a lot of problems I expected to see in the pre-release and that just wasn't the case.

This game is a community and a lot of what it becomes is what you make of it. If you think the game is really that bad, I assure you that's exactly what it will be for you. I can also tell you, there are many, including myself that are having a great time.

Cheers for Vanguard!

-Pong

[Trevelan]

Things were great until now when I logged in and was back at level 2 in Sheng Village. Still have all my gear, abilities, and such. MoTD says it will be fixed next patch. Hope they are working Sunday

[Nimikos]

Originally Posted by Wilbur

As far as Im concerned even though this is a pre release its been about the smoothest MMO launch I have been apart of. Up until today the server Im on has been perfect. Hell the performance boost from beta till now in itself is amazing. Everything is smoother and running great.

My feelings exactly.

Have you been through other launches? This is actually very good.

For that matter, I've seen new servers going into an existing game cause more problems then we've had in pre-launch.

[Nimikos]

Originally Posted by Trevelan

Things were great until now when I logged in and was back at level 2 in Sheng Village. Still have all my gear, abilities, and such. MoTD says it will be fixed next patch. Hope they are working Sunday

Actually they are patching right now... no ETA unfortunately.

Too bad it has to be on a weekend, when a lot of us working types have the most time to play. Oh well...

I do feel for those EU players, they have had problems for sure.

[Okom]

I agree that the pre-launch has not gone that smooth. My original account still cannot get in. Says I dont have a sub. I have been in the beta since last summer and got a pre-order. I had some problems getting the disc to register and had to call Sony to make sure I had a sub. I spent 6 1/2 hours trying to log in and calling SOE, to ask about the problem. They told me it is a known problem and they are working on it. I just tried again and still cannot get in. I have seen no updates anywhere I look. Good thing I made a new account and got another pre-order key. So, imo Sony did mess this up, lets just hope it doesnt stay messed up and lets hope this game doesnt turn into another SWG.

[Kethra]

The latest...

Originally Posted by Elrar

We are applying a patch to resolve the issue from earlier. Estimated downtime is 1 hour.

All servers are expected to be up after that time.

Thank you!

[Diamond Geezer]

Originally Posted by Kethra

The latest...

Thank you for the update