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EVE Online – Ten Tips to Go From Noob to Noobtastic
Ending your reign as the King/Queen of EVE Online Noobs.
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Posted on Mon, November 2, 2009 by Dalmarus
Ending your reign as the King/Queen of EVE Online Noobs.

It can be argued that EVE Online has more depth and complexity than any MMOG on the market today. The game’s learning curve has at times been compared to an outwardly curving cliff face...
- EVE Online
The Colorful World of Aion Armor Dyes
Make cookie cutter armor more personalized quickly and easily
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Posted on Tue, October 27, 2009 by Savanja
Make cookie cutter armor more personalized quickly and easily
Aion Dyes are another fun little aspect of the game that offers another level of customization for our characters. You can take the standard armor that everyone seems to be wearing and make it...
- Aion
Champions Online : Nemesis Basics
An overview of nemesis creation in Champions Online
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Posted on Mon, October 26, 2009 by mattlow
An overview of nemesis creation in Champions Online
One thing that sets Champions Online apart is that your hero gets to fight against his own personal arch villain! Your friends at Ten Ton Hammer are here to provide an overview of the nemesis...
- Champions Online
Aion Elyos Gathering: Skill Levels 1-99
A quick reference chart to get your gathering skills leveled up!
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Posted on Wed, October 21, 2009 by Savanja
A quick reference chart to get your gathering skills leveled up!
Whether you are determined to keep up with your Aion gathering skills from the very beginning, or one of the many players who have found that gathering is essential to character progression...
Aion Beginner's Guide to the Abyss
Get the Abyss basics that you will want to know before you hop through that gate.
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Posted on Thu, October 15, 2009 by Savanja
Get the Abyss basics that you will want to know before you hop through that gate.
Aion's player versus player combat is all about making a name for yourself, taking on the biggest enemy, and earning the best reward. There are several ways in which you can engage in PvP combat,...
- Aion
Aion Manastone Basics Guide
Get the basic info on Aion's manastones and recommendations for your class!
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Posted on Mon, October 12, 2009 by Savanja
Get the basic info on Aion's manastones and recommendations for your class!
Aion's Manastones are the little wonderful blessings that allow for players to customize their character and manipulate their stats. You really don’t want to waste those slots though and it...
- Aion
Champions Online : B.A.S.H. Basics
An overview of pvp action - B.A.S.H. style!
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Posted on Mon, October 12, 2009 by mattlow
An overview of pvp action - B.A.S.H. style!
Bored with the low level cage matches in Champions Online? Well, then step up to the next level in super-powered PvP action! The friendly folks at Ten Ton Hammer are here to guide you through the...
- Champions Online
The Rift Between Us - A Guide to Rifting in Aion
Still wondering about Rifts and what they do? Read on!
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Posted on Sun, October 11, 2009 by Sepharious
Still wondering about Rifts and what they do? Read on!
To many Aion players, rifting is an unexpected source of heartache and pain as you never know if the enemy awaits just around the next corner. To the rest of us though, rifting can be an awesome...
- Aion
Lifestyles of the Rich and Good Looking – Making Kinah in Aion
Tired of being poor? Get simple kinah making tips that won’t cost you a lot of time.
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Posted on Wed, October 7, 2009 by Savanja
Tired of being poor? Get simple kinah making tips that won’t cost you a lot of time.
New gear, fancy weapons, and a fabulous set of stigma stones; all those Aion goodies cost kinah…lots and lots of kinah. If you’re finding yourself light in the purse then you need these quick...
- Aion
Fodder Into Kinah - A Guide to Selling in Aion
Review the various methods of turning your junk into cash successfully
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Posted on Wed, September 30, 2009 by Savanja
Review the various methods of turning your junk into cash successfully
Overflowing inventories prompt us to unload all of our Aion loot onto ungenerous merchants but if you're using this method then you could be missing out on loads of glorious kinah! The game offers...
- Aion
Champions Online : Currency Overview
An intro to currency in Champions Online
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Posted on Tue, September 29, 2009 by mattlow
An intro to currency in Champions Online
The jaw-smashing world of Champions Online has not one, not two, not even three…but seven types currency! Fortunately, your friends at Ten Ton Hammer are here to provide an overview of the seven...
- Champions Online
Intro to PvP in Aion
Find out where you can bathe in the tears of your rivals!
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Posted on Mon, September 28, 2009 by Stow
Find out where you can bathe in the tears of your rivals!
The world of Aion is a beautiful place, yearning to be stained by the blood of your opponents! In our next Aion article at Ten Ton Hammer, we take a look at where you're going to go to do it...
- Aion
Champions Online : Currency Basics
An intro to currency in Champions Online
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Posted on Thu, September 24, 2009 by mattlow
An intro to currency in Champions Online
Confused by those pie thingies at the bottom of your inventory screen? Well, your friends here at Ten Ton Hammer are here to provide a basic intro to currency in Champions Online. We’ll give you...
- Champions Online
Guide to Aion Graphic Settings
Make the most of your average computer
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Posted on Wed, September 23, 2009 by Savanja
Make the most of your average computer
If you are one of the many Aion players out there who is running a mediocre machine then you might be left dealing with cruddy graphics or terrible frame rates. How can you get the best graphics...
- Aion
Aion: Stigma System Overview
Curious about what the Stigma System is, and how it can benefit you? Read on for more info!
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Posted on Mon, September 21, 2009 by Sepharious
Curious about what the Stigma System is, and how it can benefit you? Read on for more info!
Upon reaching level 20, you've come a long way but many challenges still await you on your journey as a Daeva. You primary reward for obtaining level 20 is your ability to use Stigma Stones....
- Aion
Champions Online : An Intro to PVP - Cage match!
Getting started in the Ultimate Tournament of Champions
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Posted on Wed, September 16, 2009 by mattlow
Getting started in the Ultimate Tournament of Champions
Cage match! Most players' first foray into PvP in Champions Online will take place in the Cage Match map for the Ultimate Tournament of Champions. This guide is here to get you in the thick of the...
- Champions Online
Champions Online Reveals Martial Arts: Claws Power Set
Learn about the Martial Arts: Claws power set.
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Posted on Tue, August 18, 2009 by Martuk
Learn about the Martial Arts: Claws power set.
Cryptic has released new details on the Martial Arts: Claws power set for their upcoming superhero-based MMOG Champions Online. This powerset focuses on quick attacks that can quickly close the ...
- Champions Online
Champions Online Innate Talent Selection Guide
Customizing your champion through characteristics
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Posted on Thu, August 13, 2009 by Sardu
Customizing your champion through characteristics
The concept of character customization has been taken to unparalleled extremes in Champions Online. Not content to merely allow players to create the visual style of a hero to their liking,...
- Champions Online
Exploring Lore - Understanding the Story Behind Aion
Discover Aion lore to enrich your gaming experience
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Posted on Fri, August 7, 2009 by Shayalyn
Discover Aion lore to enrich your gaming experience
Most gamers who have an interest in Aion know the basics--Aion is a game that pits angel-like beings against demon-like beings in a post-cataclysmic fantasy realm. But a deeper understanding of...
- Aion
WoW: Arena Guide for the Priest
We who are about to die salute you~
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Posted on Thu, August 6, 2009 by Yadiera
We who are about to die salute you~
In Player vs. Player combat you have several different ways to play against other players in World of Warcraft. You can duel another player, you can go to the battlegrounds or you can join an...
- World of Warcraft