Sunday, October 26, 2008 

World of Warcraft Gold Making Guide - Aldor Rep Farming

I will continue with the Reputation Item Farming from the last installment. Previously I was explaining Scryers, so this time we will cover Aldor.

Aldor Item Locations

Like always, keep using the Auctioneer Mod so you can keep up to date with the economy on your server.

As I said with the Scryers and Firewing Signets, I suggest you do not spend too much time going for the lowest level Aldor item, Mark of Kil'jaeden. As far as making gold, you will be able to pull down much more doing Motes and Primals around level 65.

To cover your requirements of Mark of Kil'jaeden for quests and earlier Rep turn-ins, the best farming spot is Terrokar. You go south from Shattrath City to the Bone Wastes. In the north and northwest parts of the Wastes; hunt the Cabal Abjurists, Cabal Tomb Raiders, Cabal Spell Weavers and Cabal Initiates. These are all in the level 62-64 range. You will get lots of Marks of Kil'jaeden, but you will also be getting a bunch of Netherweave and Runecloth. These will both bring you some nice extra gold at the Auction House.

Onto the big bucks!

The best places for gathering Mark of Sargeras and Fel Armaments are in Netherstorm, as long as you are level 70. You will begin in Stormspire and head north to Forge Base Oblivion and Forge Base Gehenna. The level 68-69 demons here all drop the Marks and Armaments at great rates. The mobs you need to annihilate are Ironspine Forgelords, Cyber-Rage Forgelords, and Wrathbringers.

If you are an herbalist and/or enchanter, a better spot is Socrethar's Seat, the island just northwest of the Forge Bases. You can only reach this with a Flying Mount though. The level 70 mobs will give the same rates on drops as the Bases, but you will also get tons of Mana Thistle and Dreaming Glory Herbs here, and the mobs drop green items that disenchant well. Watch out for Socrethar, the elite in the middle of the island; he does not move much, so it is not much too worry about.

If you can work efficiently in the Netherland spots, you can get around 3 Fel Armaments and roughly 30 Marks of Sargeras per hour. Stacked with the rest of the loot plus herbs and disenchants, you should be raking in around 100g per hour.

Another place to check out for Mark of Sargeras and Fel Armaments is the east side of Blade's Edge Mountains. To the south, around and inside Death's Door, you will find level 66-68 demon mobs such as Death's Might, Deathforge Technician, and Death's Watch. They will drop Mark of Sargeras at 25% and Fel Armament at 2%.

A little north of here, at Forge Camp Anger, you will find loads of Doomforge Attendants and Doomforge Engineers, level 67-68. These have a bit higher drop rates for the Aldor Rep Items than the Deathforge Mobs, but they are tougher to kill. If you are an engineer, this is the only place you can get the rare Bind of Pickup Schematic for Felsteel Boomstick, which is extremely useful for leveling up your engineering skill past 360. The Schematic only drops from Doomforge Engineers.

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Getting an Information Technology Degree Online Can Lead to a Great Career in Business

An online information technology degree can be your edge to a great business career. The US Department of Labor that that this occupation is growing faster than the average at least until 2016. With salaries averaging between $79,000 and $109,000, earning a degree and getting a job makes good business sense. Most entry-level positions require at least a bachelor's degree, and the highest paying jobs require a master's degree.

A degree in information technology allows you to work with computer and information systems, direct network security, direct Internet operations, and construct business plans. With an advanced masters degree in information technology you may be qualified as a Chief Technology Office (CTO) or Chief Information's Officer (CIO). Persons in this position oversee the management information director, the information technology director and project managers. A master's degree in information management will put you into the top tier of business operations.

Online colleges and universities that offer associates, bachelors, masters and even PHD degree programs in information technology include University of Phoenix, Western Governors University, Westwood College, Capella University, Florida Tech University, National American University, Franklin Pierce University, Southern University, Colorado Tech University Online, and Kaplan University.

I f you enjoy working in installation of systems, programming of systems, upkeep and security of information systems, then a degree in information technology may be for you. You can obtain your degree and join the more than 260,000 information technology professionals in the US.

An online technology degree education program is flexible and affordable. You will be able to complete your course work on you own time, at your own schedule using the Internet and computer support systems. Without the cost of room and board and travel, you will be able to save money. Your instructors will be available online, along with technical support, financial aid advisors, and even recourse materials. Take time to learn about this career and online college degree programs that are available, today!

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How to Make a Video Game Players Guide

So you play video games and maybe you are pretty good at them. Maybe you have thought about making video games but the task seems a bit daunting. If you have some ability to write and keep a lot of information organized you might want to try writing your own game guide. Here are some tips to help you write terrific video game guides.
If you are interested in the pursuit of making video games but don't know where to start writing a game players guide is a good first option. It will give you a good understanding of the playability of games and how they are structured. You don't have to be a great writer to create a great guide but you do have to know some basic rules. It will also give you some great insight and experience toward making your own games in the future.


Decide which type of game guide you are going to write


There are many different types of guides and the first thing you need to decide is which type you are going to write. There are four different types and the first type is the walk-thru. This is the most common type where you guide the player through a series of steps in the game. This could be a complete guide or just a guide to a certain portion or quest. The second type is the character guide, which explains many of the different skills, options, and abilities of a specific character type. The third type is the beginner's guide, which helps beginners get familiar with a game, how it works, and how the interface operates. The fourth type is a performance guide, which helps players achieve certain levels and goals within a game.

Once you have decided which type of guide you are going to write you need to embark on the most important step of the process -you need to start a notebook and take notes. You might have a great understanding of the game but your reader doesn't; and when writing your guide you may leave out small details that are simple for you but are not known by your audience. Take a lot of detailed notes and never make assumptions as to what the reader of your guide knows. If your guide is going to be long and complex you may want to use flow charting techniques to help you understand the choices and decisions that are made in the game. Flow charting is a great way to manage complex tasks with lots of decisions.


Get a second opinion


Another critical thing you should do when writing a guide is to get an impartial opinion from somebody else. This can be a friend, colleague, or even an anonymous person that you find on a forum or website. The important thing is that you have the person actually try to use the guide without you giving them any hints or tips. This person will give you feedback and tips about sections that were hard to understand or that didn't seem to make sense. Consider any feedback to be the most important part of the process. It is easy for you to go through your guide -after all you did write it. But another person going through it doesn't have the same understanding as you do. So get some feedback and make any changes that would clarify things for other players. An important thing to think about here is that if you have to explain anything at all to the test user of your guide then something needs to be fixed in the guide. It should be completely stand alone and understandable without you explaining anything. You won't be able to explain things to all your readers right? If your test reader has questions you should write them down and incorporate your answers into the written version of the guide.


Some Final Tips


You should always write spoiler alerts at the beginning of your guide or at different sub-sections. Let the reader know that you are going to solve very specific problems and tasks in the game. Some people like the problems to be solved for them but many players like the challenge of figuring certain things out for themselves. By writing spoiler alerts you give your reader the option and the control over how he or she plays the game.

If you are attempting your first game guide you should consider doing a small one. Take on the challenge of only a small portion of the game or only a certain task or quest. This will help you build some writing skills and will help you avoid the discouragement of not finishing the guide. Writing a large guide can be a daunting task and it can be easy for you to give up on it. Start with a small guide and complete it so you get the satisfaction of having the project done.

Chances are that you are very passionate about a particular video game and you have a lot of knowledge about it. You probably enjoy playing the game a lot and by writing a players guide you can show off your expertise and get even more enjoyment by helping other people play the game. You don't have to be a great writer to put together a great guide but you do need to follow some simple rules: keep the information organized, communicate clearly to your audience and get somebody to test your guide then pay careful attention to any feedback you are given.

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Superman - A History of the Game

The first ever Superman game to be developed was produced by Atari in 1979 and was called..."SUPERMAN". Though the game neither boasted of quality graphics nor engaging gameplay it still sold thousands of copies simply because fans couldn't resist the chance of playing as their favourite superhero. Most Superman games that released in the following years followed more or less the same storyline. In its arcade version it was only "Death and Life of Superman" developed by Sunsoft of America and Blizzard Entertainment which was truly worth playing.

However, the predictable and linear gameplay changed with the release of Superman: Shadow of Apokolips for PlayStation 2. Perhaps for the first time gamers got to play a Superman who had to use his brains as much as his brawn. It was a game that involved stealth and puzzles in addition to action. In Shadow of Apokolips, Superman took on several arch villains like Metallo, Livewire and Parasite. Superman: Man of Steel developed primarily for the Xbox platform too was another exciting game to play.

The most recent addition to the Sumerman videogames is Superman Returns, which weas released in 2006. Developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts the game can be played on a variety of Platforms like Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo. Superman Returns is loosely on the plot of the movie by the same name. In the game Superman battles Mongul and other classic villains like Metallo. The players also get to play as Bizzrro in one of the several mini-games which are a part of the main game. Though the game was developed for Xbox360 and the next generation of handheld platforms, a PSP version couldn't be developed as the console didn't have enough juice to support the game.

In the game Superman has the liberty to explore a fictional city of more than 80 sq. mile and can also fly into the stratosphere. Though Superman complete array of superpowers are at the disposal of the players, he is required to first master powers because if used incorrectly, Superman might inadvertently end up harming the city or it inhabitants. In the game players are encouraged to be creative in the way they use Superman's powers. For example in order to save building that's burning Superman can either use freeze breath, which might mean he's not left with enough time to save the civilians or he can lift a fire truck at place it on top of a building for swifter extinguishing effects while he's left with enough time to rescue to all the inhabitants from the building. In this game no matter what happens to Superman, he can't be killed. But if in any mission the city of Metropolis suffers from too much damage, too many buildings are destroyed and or too many innocent lives lost; the game ends.

So if you are a Superman fan then you won't better game than this one to play as your favourite superhero.

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Soccer PC Games - Gamers Choice

Soccer PC games is fun and exciting. Lots of gamers love to play it. Aside from its features, the games have been becoming more and more upgraded and realistic. Here are the latest and recommended games that gamers love to play on their PC.

KICKIN SOCCER
This game was released May 2006. It is a fast-paced arcade game and the setting is like a real soccer stadium and lively fans. Play like a pro with your team and against your opponents. You can choose 16 countries and select the team of your choice.

FIFA 07 SOCCER
FIFA is one of the most popular games for all ages. It is a fast-paced and very realistic. The game has lots of features that you can choose from.

WORLDWIDE SOCCER MANAGER 2008
This game is a challenges, it is a management game wherein you take control of your team, finances, and players interaction. Choose from 50 countries and experience the role of a real manager making decisions and the strategy to win.

UEFA EURO 2008
This is one of the latest soccer PC games featured by EA SPORTS. It is more visualized and you will enjoy playing with the world's best player. You can choose teams that are part of the UEFA EURO games. Take on the challenge and be part of the tournament.

FIFA SOCCER 08
Soccer fans would surely love this game. Be a pro Mode like a real soccer superstar and apply the skills on their positioning, and how they handle the game in the field. Surely you will improved and play like Ronaldinho.

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Age of Conan AoC - How to Make In-Game Gold and Become Filthy Rich

Basics

#1 Make Different Character(s) (Mule/Alt).

Characters Name:

While you're making your character, keep in mind that the name of it is important. You're going to want make a name that seems natural (The point is don't call it something like "Mule2" or "Bank1"). Don't make it too unique, you don't want people remembering it very well.

#2 Research Researching the Trader and Making a database: You will want to scan the Trader for a few days before you start using this strategy. When I'm playing the game I usually scan the Trader about four times a day. On days when I don't play the game I try my best to scan two times, once in the morning and once at night. If you just scan the Trader once then go off of those stats, you will lose A LOT of money. So give yourself a little bit of time to build a database of items listed.

#3 Purchase the Good Deals Now you will go back and buy out all of the good deals that you found. Use your head and use the information I give you inside of this section to pick which items are good buys.

#4 Repost in the Trader After you find buy the items you have discovered that sell well, go ahead and repost them for a higher price. Try this out with lower priced items first to build your gold savings. After you have enough gold to deal with blues and gather even more gold, start with purples. You can have as many items being posted on the Trader as you want.

#5 Go Back To Step One The more you do this the more gold you will get. The more gold you get the more gold you can make because you have more gold to buy more items to resell.

Buying Tips

Weekend Mornings This is a secret that is used by the Chinese to make huge amounts of gold fast. During this time, most active players have time to log into their accounts and play. During the weekend nights, people are doing things with guilds. When their weekend is about to end they take a stroll to the Trader and put up all their new items they found over the weekend. Because this is the time that most people play, this is also the time that the Trader will be swamped with new items. Now's a GREAT time to buy things that people want to make a quick sale of. They want their item sold because they might not have time to play until next weekend. Check the Channel for Items The channel is where I've found some of my best buys. People post their item in the channel because they want it sold right there and then! You can take advantage of these sellers because they're in a hurry to sell their item. Always let them start the price, but if you suspend that their item is worth a lot, check the Trader to see if there's already one in there. If there is and its expensive, buy the one from the channel so that you can make a profit. This is a great place to pick up some deals also!

Epics and Blues These are the last items you should go for. What I mean is that once you have horded enough gold to be able to take losses, then you can start dealing with blues and epics. These items WILL always sell. It might take a while, but because this is AoC and not WoW, your item won't expire from the Trader! Try to buy all the lower level blues and epics because people that get to level 80 always want to start new characters. These people will almost always make their new characters on the same server because they have their main character to help their new one. These are the people that you're trying to sell to. They have gold saved in their main characters and will buy the items they want for their new character. Items That Always Sell Well This is a list that I have tested and know works:

- Twink Items
- Leveling Items
- Gem's for Gem Cutting
- Raid Items
- Consumable Materials
- Purples
- Blues

Watch for the "typo" This is a sneaky strategy... People sometimes forget to type a "0" when their in a hurry to sell their item. I've seen some crazy prices on great items... I felt bad for the people making the mistakes but if YOU don't buy the item someone else will... Remember that!

Selling Tips

Sell When It's Very Busy We all know Friday is the busiest day of Age of Conan. This is when everyone starts selling items that they have amassed during the week but haven't had time to go to the Trader. This is also when everyone is undercutting each other! This is a natural thing that will happen in every economy. People flood the market and prices go down. Good for you!! The Psychology an AoC Buyer Notice how almost every item being sold at every store always ends with a "99". This can be a chocolate bar for .99 cents or gum for .49 cents, the point is that the brain of the buyer always sees the first number. This makes it seem as if it's being sold at a discount! Their brains want the item to be cheap to the believe it! Always sell your items for .95 - .99 at the end. Here's an example: 19g 99s. This really does work wonders! People will feel less guilty for buying an expensive item because its prices in a lower bracket even though its only by a few silver!

Stack Your Items (When a patch that fixes the stacking glitch comes out, right now the trader doesn't show the quantity, so only sell one at a time until then) WARNING: DO NOT STACK ANY ITEMS IN THE TRADER RIGHT NOW. AS OF JUNE 6, 2008 THE TRADER DOES NOT SHOW THE BUYER THE QUANTITY OF THE ITEM BEING SOLD. WHICH MEANS THAT SOMEONE CAN BE SELLING 30 SILKS FOR 1G AND IT JUST SHOWS 1 SILK FOR 1G?

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Wii Fit in Stock - Where to Find

Looking to find a Wii Fit in stock at a great price? If so you are not alone, the Nintendo Wii Fit is one of the most popular game systems right now. Following their Wii game console, Nintendo's Wii Fit is a revolutionary product made popular because allows people to combine fun and exercise. Finding a Wii Fit in stock at a bargain price may be a difficult task but not impossible if you know where to look.

The Wii Fit is expected to be out of stock in most places for the rest of the year but don't worry we got you covered. You probably won't find a Wii Fit in stock in the mall or at a local video game store. So just like the Wii, the Wii Fit can only be found in stock at specific places online. Also keep in mind that for now prices should remain steady up to the holidays when of course they will most likely increase. So if you want the best price you should get your Wii Fit sooner rather than later.

It's probably no surprise that the most popular places on the internet to look are video game stores, Amazon and eBay. Online video game stores most likely will have the highest prices, if they even have them in stock. Amazon and EBay are great because they are large online marketplaces and both currently do have the Wii Fit in stock at competitive prices. So your best bet is to get yours now while they are available and at their lowest prices. Good luck and have a blast with your Wii Fit!

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Paid Beta Game Testing Jobs - Earn Cash Putting Your Gaming Skills to the Test

Believe it or not, tens of thousands of people are getting paid to test the newest and coolest video games. Why is this? Because video game companies don't want to lose money, that's why!

Paid beta game testing is only possible because of all the bugs and glitches that can't be caught by your average programmers. You have to understand that the job of the programmer is to create the game not perfect it and locate any possible problems -- that particular assignment belongs to a video game tester.

The game tester is the one that plays the game and discovers what makes the game good, what makes it bad, and/or what makes the game unplayable. Having said that, without video game testers, releasing video games would be a huge gamble; as developers would simply have to hope that the programmers made zero mistakes. After all, one tiny mistake could literally destroy a video game's popularity with the gaming community.

What do paid beta game testing jobs entail? Basically, the game tester just sits down and plays the video game until he or she locates all bugs in his/her assigned levels -- that's their fundamental role. Admittedly, it isn't as easy as just sitting back, relaxing, and having fun with a great game but it is a pretty simple job none the less.

To be a qualified game tester, you have to have a great eye for detail, as that is what professional game testing is all about. If you can't spot abnormalities, strange occurrences, and random glitches, then you have no chance of being a game tester, period. So, if you want to be a tester, start honing in on your awareness level.

Paid beta game testing is all about focus and concentration. If you simply play the game as though you were at home in your pajamas, you probably won't be too efficient when it comes to tracking down bugs and game breaking glitches. You have to remember that paid beta game testing is a job, and no matter where you are while you're working -- whether it be at home or at a testing center -- you have to act professional and take the job seriously.

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Finding Used Video Game Systems Made Easy

With all of the different systems out there, there are just as many ways to purchase them. The idea of trading in games and gaming systems and purchasing used games and gaming systems to growing in popularity almost as fast as the new updated models hit the shelves.

As each new model hits the shelves, the gaming companies are fiercely advertising the release date. Commercials show the new and improved graphics and the awesome capabilities. The companies make sure to express how much better this model is than it's counterpart and how much more this new model can do.

Then the child runs into the next room to tell his or her parents how the absolutely need it and how they will be the only one without one. The parents go look at the new model and find the price to be outrageous and are thinking to themselves, how am I going to afford this? This is where the idea of trading in or buying used comes in to play.

There are certain stores out there that will accept a trade in and put the credit towards a new system. This will definitely off set the initial cost. Any little bit helps, right? Things to consider when trading in games or a gaming system are how old the item is and how good of condition it is in. A store is more likely to accept a unit that is fairly new and works well. One other thing the store also looks at is how fast are they going to be able to resell it. I can say with much confidence that you are going to have a greater chance in trading in a Playstation 2 right now than you would an Atari.

Another option to look into is purchasing a used system. The system may have been repaired or rebuilt, but most stores will offer a warranty. Even if your have to purchase an extended warranty, I would say do it. How many of us have not purchased the extended warranty on an item to have a problem arise just days after the initial warranty? Probably too many. If you are going to fork out the cash for the purchase, it a wise idea to cover your investment.

Whether you choose to buy new or used, the thing to remember to be smart about your decision. Shop around. Check out all of your options. There are so many resources at our fingertips that it would be a shame not to take advantage of them.

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