Tom Kranz
Tom Kranz is an keen and experienced games player, and has been playing Guild Wars since the beta and it's UK release. He runs a Guild Wars blog about Eye of the North at http://eyeofthenorth-gw.blogspot.com/ http://eyeofthenorth-gw.blogspot.com
Articles by this Author
New Races in Guild Wars: Eye of The North - The Norn
- By Tom Kranz
- 10/19/2007
- Computer Games
- 708 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
The Eye of the North expansion to Guild Wars introduced two new races, the Norn and the Asura. Players who bought the pre-release pack were able to play Eye of the North over the Sneak Peek weekend, as a final test before the expansion went live.
The only Primary Quests you could undertake during the Sneak Peek weekend were those of the Norn.
The only Primary Quests you could undertake during the Sneak Peek weekend were those of the Norn.
Getting Started with Eye of the North
- By Tom Kranz
- 10/19/2007
- Computer Games
- 509 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
The eagerly awaited expansion to the Guild Wars online RPG, Eye of the North, is now released. Eye of the North requires at least one of existing chapters of Guild Wars - Prophecies, Factions, or Nightfall.
You can buy the expansion from a retailer, or it's available from within your Guild Wars client by clicking on the Guild Wars Store icon.
You can buy the expansion from a retailer, or it's available from within your Guild Wars client by clicking on the Guild Wars Store icon.
Tracking Your Progress in Eye of the North With Books
- By Tom Kranz
- 10/19/2007
- Computer Games
- 714 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
A neat new feature in Eye of the North is the concept of tracking your progress in special books. Once completed these books can be handed in to NPCs in exchange for reputation points.
There are three books you can collect and complete:
* The Hero's Handbook
* The Master Dungeon Guide
* Zho's Journal
You can obtain the Hero's Handbook and the Master Dungeon Guide from the following NPCs:
* Gedrel of Ascalon, in the Eye of the North
* Kodan, in Gunnar's Hold
* Tyr the Skaald, in Gunnar's Hold
* Lexx, in Rata Sum
Ask them about "written evidence" and they will give you the books.
There are three books you can collect and complete:
* The Hero's Handbook
* The Master Dungeon Guide
* Zho's Journal
You can obtain the Hero's Handbook and the Master Dungeon Guide from the following NPCs:
* Gedrel of Ascalon, in the Eye of the North
* Kodan, in Gunnar's Hold
* Tyr the Skaald, in Gunnar's Hold
* Lexx, in Rata Sum
Ask them about "written evidence" and they will give you the books.
Budget For Success With A Debt Consolidation Loan
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/13/2008
- Wealth Building
- 484 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
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Before you look for answers to these questions, you would need to understand what a no equity debt consolidation program is, in the first place.Basically this program would help you get a loan of US $30-50000 in cash as it would be calculated as if there is no equity on your home. If you have reached the point where you are considering debt consolidation services the obviously your credit rating is probably the last thing on your mind but down the road you may be sorry if you know you can save your credit rating and you did not even try.
Debt Freedom With A Debt Consolidation Loan
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/16/2008
- Personal Finance
- 438 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
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Fortunately there is a silver lining to the dark clouds here - the debt consolidation loans for bad credit, which would be able to give back your mental peace and financial solvency. Once a credit card holder falls behind in payments, he or she can become burdened with mounting debts and thus must need to find a solution for his problems or face dire consequences.
Is Debt Consolidation Right For You?
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/16/2008
- Financial Planning
- 407 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
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The basic purpose of debt consolidation is to combine all of the debts that you owe into a single bill so that you have less to worry about. Basically the lender that you go through will pay off all of these bills for you and then you pay them back a single loan. It is a big hole you have dug and credit is just like weight loss.
You can get some great consumer debt consolidation advice from your bank or credit union.
You can get some great consumer debt consolidation advice from your bank or credit union.
Two New NPC Races In Guild Wars: Eye Of The North
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/16/2008
- 414 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
Guild Wars 2 will feature new playable races, and the Eye of the North expansion introduces two of these races as NPCs - the Asura and the Norn. Players who bought the pre-release pack were able to play Eye of the North over the Sneak Peek weekend, as a final test before the expansion went live. The only Primary Quests you could undertake during the Sneak Peek weekend were those of the Norn.
Money Worries Are A Thing Of The Past With Debt Consolidation
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/17/2008
- Debt Consolidation
- 447 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
Initially, the credit card bills would be paid before the due date with the minimum payment mentioned therein. Fortunately there is a silver lining to the dark clouds here - the debt consolidation loans for bad credit, which would be able to give back your mental peace and financial solvency. Most people find it highly addictive to charge expenses to their credit card and enjoy a life style that would otherwise be outside their purview.
Guild Wars Eye Of The North Brings Us The Norn
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/18/2008
- Computer Games
- 506 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
- Printer Version
With the new Eye of the North expansion Guild Wars has brought two new races into play - the Norn and the Asura. Players who had pre-ordered Eye of the North got a chance to sample the game play before launch over the Sneak Peek weekend. Since most people will encounter the Norn first, we'll be covering them in this article.
The Norn are giant Viking-like warriors who live in the Far Shiverpeaks.
The Norn are giant Viking-like warriors who live in the Far Shiverpeaks.
Original Valentines Gift Ideas
- By Tom Kranz
- 01/31/2008
- Relationships
- 478 words
- Unrated
- Full Story
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When February rolls around the stores pack their shelves with everything you can think of in the shape of a heart and sprinkled with red and pink paint. You will see dozens of red roses lining the floral shops all adorned with ferns and babies breath. It is no wonder why men get confused as to what is the most original gift to get for the special woman in their life.

