1.7.4 Give us three reasons to be excited about the collaboration between Microsoft and Sigil Games Online.

Only three reasons? It's going to be tough to narrow it down . but the three that I'd probably list as most significant are:

1. The VisionT combined with the resources and dedication to make it happen.

2. Sigil's experience and MS' perspective on enabling them to be successful - while the RAT Studio and the team within MGS-Publishing has a good deal of experience within the MMO space, based largely on our experience with Turbine on the ACsd franchise, our primary goal is to be a publishing partner that complements Sigil's strengths. While we certainly don't see ourselves as "just an open checkbook" - we also realize that the responsibility for making Vanguard a success lies almost entirely with Sigil. Keeping that level of clarity and division of labor at the forefront of our thinking can prevent unnecessary distractions over turf wars and "he said/she said" situations during the development process.

3. No egos - while Sigil's team has probably the strongest base of experience in the MMO space, the team here at Microsoft has been very impressed with the distinct lack of egos within that team. Microsoft has a broad base of technology and tools that Sigil can take advantage of - and we've been impressed by the specific lack of a "not invented here" attitude. Our relationship is very collaborative - and clearly focused on delivering a game that blows away everyone's expectations of what a 3rd generation MMO can be -- Jon Grande (Microsoft Employee) @ Okratas.com

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