http://www.artipot.com/authors/2568/tom-kranz/ Latest articles by Tom Kranz from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/446140/understanding-game-classes-in-aion-the-gladiator.htm This is a Daeva who follows the Star of the Sword, with the Elysean Gladiators following the Empyrean Lord Nezekan, who watches over justified wars, and the Asmodian Gladiators serving the Empyrean Lord Zikel, lord of destruction and slaughter. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:58:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446140/understanding-game-classes-in-aion-the-gladiator.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445599/spiritmasters-exploring-the-mage-classes-in-aion.htm A Spiritmaster is a Daeva who is guided by the Star of Spirits. She can command the spirits of Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind--either to borrow their strength temporarily or to cause them to directly attack enemies. Elysean Spiritmasters follow the ways of Kaisinel, the Lord of Mirage. Asmodian Spiritmasters are in the service of Lumiel, the Lady of Wisdom. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:16:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445599/spiritmasters-exploring-the-mage-classes-in-aion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445587/aion-priest-classes-introducing-the-chanter.htm The Chanter is a Daeva who is a master of attacking, healing, and using enhancement magic. Chanters can also wield a Staff with the expertise that a swordsman has with the blade. The source of the Chanter's magical enhancement powers is the masterful use of mantras. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:05:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445587/aion-priest-classes-introducing-the-chanter.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445573/understanding-game-classes-aion-templars.htm Templars are Daevas (winged, immortal humans) who are the absolute masters of defense, although their ability to attack should not be underestimated. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:54:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445573/understanding-game-classes-aion-templars.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445558/exploring-priest-classes-in-aion-the-cleric.htm Clerics are Daevas who follow the Star of Healing. Clerics have the magical power of healing, and their healing powers are so great that they can even bring aDaeva back to life if they have their soul separated from their body. Clerics are also very effective in melee combat as they are quite skilled at using Mace and Shield. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:42:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445558/exploring-priest-classes-in-aion-the-cleric.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444875/a-guide-to-the-aion-assassin-class.htm The Assassin of course specializes in killing--one enemy at a time and by using stealth and guile in order to do so. Assassins follow the Star of Death.Elysean Assassins typically follow Vaizel, the Lord of Free Souls, even as Asmodian Assassins typically follow Triniel, the Queen of Death. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:53:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444875/a-guide-to-the-aion-assassin-class.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444644/mage-classes-in-aion-the-sorcerer.htm Sorcerers follow the Star of Magic. Asmodian Sorcerers usually are in the service of Lumial, the Lady of Wisdom. Elysean Sorcerers serve Kaisinel, the Lord of Illusion. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:42:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444644/mage-classes-in-aion-the-sorcerer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444637/an-in-depth-look-at-the-aion-ranger-class.htm A Ranger is a Daeva with great speed, stealth, stamina, and utter mastery of the Bow & Arrow. They can also wield an exceptionally good sword or dagger for close combat. Rangers are also masters of setting traps. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:31:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444637/an-in-depth-look-at-the-aion-ranger-class.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444429/how-to-boost-your-isk-from-eve-online-ore.htm Even If you have just gotten started playing EVE Online, you are already probably aware of the existence of EVE Online ore. One of the easiest ways to get started in the game is mining for ore, and you'll find that with just a little bit of work and some basic information under your belt that you'll be in good shape to understand ore and how to make a large profit from it. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:40:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444429/how-to-boost-your-isk-from-eve-online-ore.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/441525/a-game-changer-unique-features-in-aion.htm Aion is a MMORPG that at the time of this writing is only days away from being launched on servers in the U.S. and Europe after earning itself an incredibly good reputation in Asia where it has been played for a couple of years now.Aion has many similarities to World of Warcraft, but look a little close and you'll see it's a very different game! Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:42:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/441525/a-game-changer-unique-features-in-aion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/440457/aion-the-tower-of-eternity-key-gameplay-features-at-launch.htm Aion: The Tower of Eternity is a new MMO from publisher NCSoft. Although it's been playable in Asia for a few years, the game won't go live in the west until the end of September. With the closed beta finished, and the open beta week having drawn to a close, here's a quick look at some of the features we can expect at launch. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:37:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/440457/aion-the-tower-of-eternity-key-gameplay-features-at-launch.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/440024/how-sgi-developed-the-1600sw-display.htm Silicon Graphics, Inc, or SGI, was founded back in 1982 and has evolved in to a living legend as a producer of maker of amazingly energized custom graphics workstation machines which have found a huge following in Hollywood design, special effects, and CGI departments. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:16:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/440024/how-sgi-developed-the-1600sw-display.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/292383/what-to-expect-in-world-of-warcraft-wrath-of-the-lich-king.htm World of WarCraft Wrath of the Lich King is the 2nd expansion of the highly acclaimed MMORPG by Blizzard. It has been a successful series so far and even with its 2nd expansion, gaming critics continue to praise the new additions of WoW in a similar fashion to their positive responses in the 1st expansion. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:07:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/292383/what-to-expect-in-world-of-warcraft-wrath-of-the-lich-king.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/292295/the-guilds-in-world-of-warcraft.htm Guilds and clans have been popular ever since the very beginning of first-person shooter and MMORPG gaming. World of WarCraft builds on to that concept with their very own World of Warcraft guilds. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:38:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/292295/the-guilds-in-world-of-warcraft.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/291534/watching-and-recording-world-of-warcraft-movies.htm Gaming sites and other social media networks like YouTube are filled with World of WarCraft movies uploaded by different players across the globe. Some of the videos uploaded are the commercials and trailers themselves while others feature original game play that may illustrate strategy, exhibition, triumph, humor, and anything worth showing off. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:48:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/291534/watching-and-recording-world-of-warcraft-movies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289367/different-world-of-warcraft-map-resources-to-help-you-explore.htm World of WarCraft has so many different environments for you to explore. Two expansion packs add even more new lands and instances for players to go. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:54:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289367/different-world-of-warcraft-map-resources-to-help-you-explore.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/288452/downloading-world-of-warcraft-and-its-expansion-packs.htm While it is a good idea to buy World of WarCraft along with its 2 expansion packs because of their wonderful box art and collectors' value, new players can optionally find a World of WarCraft download location where a payment needs to be made and the link is revealed. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:08:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/288452/downloading-world-of-warcraft-and-its-expansion-packs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/288164/useful-addons-in-world-of-warcraft.htm It is true that in MMORPGs, everyone must be running the original World of WarCraft game client and have the latest patch installed in order to participate in the servers. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:26:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/288164/useful-addons-in-world-of-warcraft.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/288159/mastering-quests-in-world-of-warcraft.htm Questing in World of WarCraft is one of the most important elements in the game since its release. To enjoy all aspects of the game, understand the story more, participate in epic boss battles, and get some fine items and coins, every World of WarCraft quest counts. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:05:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/288159/mastering-quests-in-world-of-warcraft.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/287467/enhancing-your-game-play-experience-with-world-of-warcraft-modding.htm Many games nowadays manage to extend their replay value by a lot by adding the ability to customize certain game elements for fans to enjoy. As modders get interested and start developing, mod communities form and its members start exchanging ideas and creating bigger mods for an experience that adds a lot more depth. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:23:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/287467/enhancing-your-game-play-experience-with-world-of-warcraft-modding.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286523/more-details-on-silicon-graphics-vue-display-technology.htm Silicon Graphics, Inc. is really pushing the technological and personal computing/communication envelope with its cutting edge VUE software suite. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:20:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286523/more-details-on-silicon-graphics-vue-display-technology.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286509/a-history-of-innovation-at-silicon-graphics.htm Silicion Graphics, Inc (SGI) started returning to form in 2007-2008 after some ill-advised forays into high-powered computing that took it away from what it does best, what it had always done: graphics, of course. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:43:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286509/a-history-of-innovation-at-silicon-graphics.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286501/the-graphics-are-back-in-silicon-graphics-virtu-and-vue.htm SGI's RemoteVUE technology within the VUE software suite seem to me to be a continuation of its return to form after market decline, bankruptcy, delisting from the NYSE, and leaving its commmon shares stockholders holding worthless paper certificates after a reverse stock-split scheme in the first years of the 21st century. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:21:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286501/the-graphics-are-back-in-silicon-graphics-virtu-and-vue.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286400/more-details-on-silicon-graphics-sgi-1600sw-display.htm I can't say enough about Silicon Graphics' 1600SW TFT display. Cool looking in 1998, it's cool looking today; but as with all SGI technology, it's a little strange (that's not a bad thing). Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:07:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286400/more-details-on-silicon-graphics-sgi-1600sw-display.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/285821/why-patching-your-world-of-warcraft-game-is-so-important.htm All games on PC platforms are riddled with occasional bugs and glitches on their first release and even a top selling game like World of WarCraft is no exception. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:18:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/285821/why-patching-your-world-of-warcraft-game-is-so-important.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/285815/making-saving-and-spending-gold-in-world-of-warcraft.htm In order to survive throughout the different environments in World of WarCraft, you need to make sure you stock on gold as you progress. World of WarCraft gold serves as one of the most important aspects of the game and can cause major effects on your game play. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:09:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/285815/making-saving-and-spending-gold-in-world-of-warcraft.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283908/the-technology-behind-the-silicon-graphics-1600sw.htm There are many things to love about Silicon Graphics, Inc's 1600SW TFT LCD monitor. It's more than just cool-looking, as if it were unloaded from a starship. The look it gives you is even cooler. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:09:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283908/the-technology-behind-the-silicon-graphics-1600sw.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270281/getting-valentines-gifts-on-a-budget.htm One of the most stressful days for a man is Valentines Day, celebrated worldwide as a day of panic and anxiety This is the day he gets to prove his undying love to his sweetheart by getting her the most romantic gift Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:20:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270281/getting-valentines-gifts-on-a-budget.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270243/loosen-things-up-for-her-on-valentines-day-with-a-massage.htm Men have the same problem each year when February rolls around, and every year it causes them stress and panic What is the best present to get for their girl on Valentines Day Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:41:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270243/loosen-things-up-for-her-on-valentines-day-with-a-massage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270108/how-to-give-her-the-perfect-valentines-day.htm Most women expect to have their Valentines Day present given to them usually over the usual cliched candel-lit dinner What your girl will not expect to get is a full days worth of surprises Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:13:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270108/how-to-give-her-the-perfect-valentines-day.htm