Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Previews

A couple more hands-on previews have surfaced for Sigil Games' soon-to-be-released Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. The first is at GameSpot:
Choosing just how to start your life in Vanguard can be pretty daunting in itself. Although not all of the races can play as all of the classes, there are still nearly 50 combinations to select from. If you do know which class you want to play, clicking the relevant icon lets you easily see which races are able to take on that role. Classes are handily split into four basic types--offensive fighter, protective fighter, healer, and caster. What's more, even if you're a little overwhelmed by the amount of choices, Sigil's game design lets you get a pretty clear idea of what your character will be capable of over the course of the game quite early on. Most of the different types of spells or abilities that your class can learn will be available from just a few levels in, but they will, of course, grow more powerful and varied as you progress.

And the second is at Stratics:
What would adventuring be without housing and player cities? Housing plots are spread out over Telon, a sign post indicating where a plot is available. Plots vary in price, depending on location. Buying a plot only gets you the lot. Building supplies need to be bought. After seeking out a crafter to make bricks, boards, windows, cornerstones, beams, and other supplies then the house needs to be built. After you've got the roof and four walls you can furnish it with other crafted items.