RF Japanese Swords

There are a myriad of different swords used in Japanese history, but there are three core weapons that make up the highest percent. These were carried by the famous and infamous Samurai. These swords included: Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto. In a brief overview I will lay out the differences, situations and uses of these weapons, hopefully broadening your knowledge of the world of weapons in the orient.

First off, the trusty ole Katana. Though the true meaning of this word actually implies any sword whatsoever in the Japanese language, it has come to solely represent the main weapon of Samurai, that being a sword over the length of 60cm (23.6 inches) with a curved blade. This weapon was worn cutting edge up, so when it was drawn from the scabbard one could immediately turn the draw into a strike, taking an opponent by surprise. Iaido is one of many Martial Arts that focus primarily on the act of turning draws into attacks. This weapon was always the first drawn in battle, and would not be dropped unless it proved useless at some point, either through breaking, disarmament, or death.

On the off chance that an opponent managed to disarm a Samurai or break their Katana, the Wakizashi was the next toy up to bat. Wakizashi were the traditional sidearm of Samurai, the pair of swords being called Daisho. Wakizashi are roughly anywhere from 30-60cm in length, and were often used as a tool for the decapitation of opponents at the point of defeat, it being easier to wield one handed whilst the other had was occupied with holding the opponents head up. It is also notable as one of the two weapons used in Seppuku, or ritual suicide.

The other weapon used in this method is the Tanto, a sort of Japanese dagger. Also counted as a sidearm for Samurai, the Tanto gained in popularity as a armor-piercing, or stabbing weapon. Due to the shortness of its blade it was not often used for slashing, but its squat structure allowed a fighter to stab very effectively through the armor plating of an opponent. It was also prized for its ability to be easily concealed.

Though there are a vast number of variations to these weapons, at lest you now have a basic idea of what is what! I can only encourage you to expand your knowledge of the world of swords and put some research of your own into the subject.


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Ryan's Swords stuff

There are many popular one-two sword combinations utilized throughout the world and its many ages, but one duo stands out as one of the more widely recognized and popular ones. This combinations was used in many old world countries including Italy, France and Spain. Often times a fighter wielding a one handed weapon such as a Rapier found it difficult to both defend and attack effectively, thus, the Main Gauche was born. Literally translating to “Left hand” the Main Gauche was a short, dagger length offhand weapon with the primary use being to parry incoming attacks whilst attacking your opponent with the primary hand weapon, usually a Rapier or Epee.

The Main Gauche was designed to defend specifically against thrusts, having a wider guard and other devices that aided in the defense of the hand of the wielder. This made it an extremely practical tool in duels specifically, seeing as the opponent was most likely using one of the more popular swords of the time such as a Rapier, which is designed particularly for thrust techniques. It was often paired with a quick mainhand weapon, keeping the fighter agile in both his attack and defense and keeping him from becoming unbalanced in his movements.

There were a few popular variants of this type of weapon including the “Sword breaker” style that used slotted or comb style handguards that were designed to catch an opponents sword and hold it in stasis, opening them to offensive strikes. Whether or not the Sword breakers could in fact break a sword is disputed between scholars. There also existed a “Trident” style, possessing a three-pronged blade style that was proven to be more often successful in catching an opponents weapon.

Though popular in the middle ages, the use of a offhand weapon has dwindled in modern day sports fighting, mostly due to the use of lighter and faster weapons such as the foil. Its use is forbidden in most official sports fighting establishments. It is, however, utilized to this day in some more true-to-history fighting venues such as the SCA where the style has been dubbed “Florentine Style”, and it also maintains popularity in media culture as a “Dual Wield” style in many popular games and films.

Whether you yourself can appreciate the beauty and use of a Main Gauche, no one can deny that it makes up a good bit of sword history in Europe. Honor all styles!


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RF : Bad Enough?

One question I have for you. Are you a bad enough dude to wear armored clothing!? Seriously, I kid you not, there is now bulletproof clothing! Nothing says “hardass” better than taking a shot in the chest from a pistol and NOT GOING DOWN. Why wouldnt you go down, you ask? Simple. Because you are a bad dude. A really bad dude. One that looked up armored or bulletproof clothing and bought it. Then wore it. Then got shot in the damn chest. And thusly did not go down.

That is right! Bullets are now obsolete! Some punk giving you hell every time you stop by your local gas station, but you are too afraid to give him shit back? You never know who is packing these days, but now that doesnt even matter! Bulletproof clothing! Give that ass some sass back and let him tear out his nine on you! He will take his shot, see that you are impervious, and then promptly pass the hell out due to sheer shock! Or, you can take advantage of his incoherent state and boot him in the chest while he stands in sheer awe of you Bad Duditude!

Paired up with Dick Cheney or some other crappy hunting partner that you cannot trust with a firearm for more than a moment? Protect your badass ass with some bulletproof pants! Think of the hilarity of someone accidentally popping off their firearm into your bum and your only response being to turn around and backhand them across the face! Super Badass!

Or maybe you are involved in a local uprising, caught between some crossfire in your local Wal-Mart. Arent you glad you got ahold of a bulletproof jacket!? One that not only looks badass just like any other leather jacket, but can also impart the attributes of a damn superman!? You are damn right you are happy. You know what else you are!? A survivor!

Be a Bad Dude. An awesome Bad Dude, and look up some bulletproof clothing right now! Right this very second! Stop reading! What are you doing!? Click a link or something and check this stuff out for Chrissake! Seriously, I will shoot you through your monitor! Oh wait, but if you are wearing bulletproof clothing it will not affect you! God, what a hardass you are! In your bulletproof clothing!


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Something from Anthony 2

Let me tell you of my first experience buying a sex toy. I was 19 and my sex life was getting rather bland, so I thought I’d get a toy. I didn’t want to tell my girlfriend; rather I wanted to surprise her. So, I decided the easiest way of doing this was online.

I spent the first twenty minutes or so just looking into the different toys. Afterwards, feeling good about things, I’d decided on getting a vibrator egg; an easy to use, easy to clean cheap thing. To help keep my business hidden, I’d been deleting my browser history, and I’d ordered the packaging in a simple brown paper wrap. The order was going to take a couple of days to arrive; I could barely contain my excitement.

I hadn’t been quite as careful as I thought, or perhaps I was a little too careful. My girlfriend knew I wads hiding something from her, but she didn’t know exactly what. She began to check my browser history and cell phone when I’d go to bed. She found the gaps in the history and assumed I’d been on dating sites, or Facebook stalking some other girl.

Things like this don’t sit well with anyone, so a day before the order arrives she sits me down to have a talk. She tells me she knows what I’m doing and thinks it’s got to stop; she isn’t going to play that sort of game and I know it. I am confused by this, I was thinking she’s talking about the toy, that I’ve been found out. I try to explain to her there’s nothing wrong with it. I try to tell her that things like this are perfectly normal and in fact far better with the addition, we’re living in the modern age after all.

You can imagine how well this sits with her. She slaps me and storms out of the room. I’m still confused but I chase after her and tell her it’s just a toy.

Within the hour she’s come back to get her stuff and I’m trying to ask her what’s so wrong with sex toys, vibrators and the like. She’s sporting deadpan at this point, very skeptical. I explain to her that I’d been looking up and vibrators and I’d bought one because I wanted to add a bit of spice to our boring sex life. She’s looking a little less skeptical, so I take her to the computer and show her my bank account’s history, where I’d bought the toy and told her it was going to arrive the next day.

Within two days she’s a much much happier lady, and is now the one buying sex toys. Moral of the story is: Discuss things with your partners, folks.


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Something From Anthony 1

Before you write of sex toys as something for men with small genitals consider one major point. When a woman pleases herself she’s much more likely to use a vibrator than she is her hands. Have I got your attention? Using sex toys isn’t just for the especially perverse; it is in fact the key to pleasing a girl to the fullest.

Firstly, if you’re still interested (which you must be to read this far) you must be curious enough to give it a shot, no? The first step to take is to decide what sort of toy you’ll be wanting. There are many things to choose from, and you’re probably not comfortable with some of them, and other just isn’t what you’ll want to use. A great majority of the toys are just variations of the original vibrator, with some extra part or maybe with a few extra settings. In my honest opinion you can’t beat the vibrating egg, it’s just big enough for what you need it for, easy to clean, and even easier to use (the prices are good too).

Once you’ve decided which one to get you still have to decide whether or not you’ll get it online. You’re already searching for them online in the first place, and the internet has that certain anonymity you can get when you buy from a public store (though it is a great idea to support your local stores). Keep in mind the quality of the product of the site you’re buying from, but otherwise a great majority of the places are sufficient.

Get a feel for the toy, and experiment with it, you’ve paid money for it. Study up on how it works, and how other people have used it before. Simplest explanation possible: apply directly to sensitive areas. Once you’ve got your own you can pretty much do nothing new beyond working the toy into your relations. They don’t change too much beyond that.

Still, you’re really missing out on a lot of things without one. Once you’ve discovered one new interest, you can start dabbling into more exotic and interesting hobbies. Just remember to keep things legal.

Be careful where you store the thing, you wouldn’t want someone finding your sexy underwear; you wouldn’t want someone to know you’ve got a vibrator. It can be a pretty awkward situation. Though, that can be an interesting roleplay…


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Breaking the Taboo on Sex Toys

So you’ve been thinking that maybe you should try to spice up your sex life with toys, but aren’t sure whether or not doing so is right for you? Some of us might feel a bit weird about the whole thought; there is a bit of a stigma attached to people who use such things, as many view the use of sex toys as something belonging to the realm of perversion.

Well, let’s think about this for a second. Is it really a bad thing to try to make your sex life more interesting and fresh? Adding toys can revive a relationship that has been growing weak on the physical side as each party grows too familiar and begin to lose that ‘new’ interest that made the relationship so fun at first. As much as we like to think we are above such things, it is a fact that most people often find themselves growing bored with sex with their long-term partners, resulting in a loss of passion and often the cooling of the relationship as a whole. But with sex toys and other things around to keep things new and fresh, a relationship’s physical side can stay lively—meaning the relationship as a whole stays healthy and fun.

So sex toys aren’t inherently bad—but even for those who agree with that thought, the question of WHAT is allowed can vary greatly from person to person. Is it acceptable for a man to use toys? The stigma is that many associate such things with homosexuality. Ignoring the question of whether sexuality matters all that much, the fact remains that taking advantage of your bodies physical reactions to stimulus has nothing to do with sexuality; using a toy is something completely asexual, and any noteworthy sexuality found in the act of using them is totally dependent upon the genders of the people involved.

Finally, for a bit of a warning. The last thing anyone looking to buy a toy should consider is what you as a person are comfortable with. You aren’t going to enjoy a sex act that is completely grossing you or your partner out(usually). So don’t just get whatever is selling well; think about what you want to try, and discuss it with your partner. Find something the two(or more) of you can enjoy. Mild embarrassment is one thing; complete disgust is another.

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Retaking The Streets

We call this a time of progress. A time in which we have made leaps and bounds both socially and techniclogically. Yet, in the dark ages peasants lived in constant fear of rogue knights, bandits and the elements. Now, the modern civilian takes place of the peasant caste, but do they live in a sense of safety? Rogue knights and bandits fell, but we have let rise thugs, gangs, violent offenders, etc. Change the name all you want, but we still live in a time of fear. Fear of those who have no qualms with pulling the innocent apart with superior weaponry, savagery born of lackadaisical morals, and easy access to their tools of oppression and fear.

Should the modern civilian stand by and allow this? I most certainly think not. Now is the time to rise up, becoming more than the average modern man. We must rekindle our courage and arm ourselves justly and appropriately to the daily threats that beset us. Our solutions are simple, really.

Martial Arts and Self-Defense classes are as readily available as they were in times of old. This is a very simple method of gaining not only the skills and techniques that could save your or the life of another less capable than yourself. Also it allows one to build the confidence and stability that marks a strong individual. The difference between a thug and a hero is simple. Aside from their difference in moral stance, thugs are cowards. It is easy to judge and gauge the strength of individual on sight, and holding yourself with a confident and strong air can deter attacks on you. Yes, simply the aura of one who is confident in their strength can stop an attack!

We must also look to being better prepared in a material sense. Self defense tools are everywhere and easy to access. The kubaton, a popular and very effective self-defense tool is a mere few clicks away from your internet browser. Or more intensive defense may be in order, such as a taser or stun baton. They even make clothing that looks completely normal in every way; aside from the fact that it holds within a material hard enough to stop bullets and knives! That is right, we now have open access to bulletproof clothing!

We must act fast to arm ourselves better! We must retake our streets and stop this timeless madness that threatens ours and the lives of our loved ones!

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Modern Defense Self Preservation for the Stylin

We live in a feral and dangerous world. Kids are no longer armed with the slingshot from Grandpas attic, but now wield knives and guns. Gangs are in full form, completely disregarding all law, and in fact get off on spitting in the face of innocence and justice. Desperate men are getting more desperate by the day, and civilian options are getting sparse in the way of self-defense in these times. Whether you are a socially important man, working for the goals of society, or an everyman just trying to get through day to day living, we are all concerned for our own well being and the truth is we have few ways to feel safe.

Unfortunately we would look undoubtedly foolish, not to mention extremely suspicious if we walked about town geared to the teeth in a full set of body armor. In fact, one would doubt that it would be allowed, really. Thankfully, we do have an option or two in this regard. There are companies that use technology not to craft weapons, but craft armors. Things to protect ourselves with and keep ourselves safe from our ferocious brethren. There are companies offering bulletproof safety in the form of day-to-day wear.

One can now garb himself in tangible safety without drawing attention to yourself, or wandering into the eyes of suspicious lawmen. Bulletproof clothing has improved in leaps and bounds, offering seemingly normal garments that provide protection from standard gunfire, and even high powered armor-piercing rounds! Not to mention, the clothing offered up is rather snazzy to boot! Prefer to keep your wardrobe as it is, but still want to better defend yourself? There are shockingly conceal able vests offered as well, easily slipped under your day to day wear and still providing superior defense.

Garments are custom-fitted, assuring comfort and style and avoiding the “bulky” look that most armored gear boasts. And the armored plates are removable, and replaceable if you decide you need to upgrade the plates to a higher armor level. Armor levels vary from knife-proof, to AP ammo proof! Thats some serious defense!

You could assume that this type of technology would be extremely expensive, however, this uses pre-existing technology that and is rather affordable even to the average citizen.

Take the first step in becoming a safer and more confident individual by taking the time to look into this quickly growing phenomenon!

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Defensive Power What happened to armor?

Craftsmen spent hours upon hours pouring their sweat, blood and time into the creation of tools used to protect, conquer and project the will of strong men to great heights. To this day even the everyman pays homage to this craft; however the focus has shifted to shine light on those who create weapons. A noble craft indeed, but we neglect those that focus on saving others, those that create armor or defensive tools.

How has armor fallen out of the limelight? When was it decided that the tool used to destroy was the far superior side of the coin? One could say that with the creation of firepower armor became obsolete, but then we still created Kevlar and other forms of bulletproof gears. Also, we still see those that purchase swords, knives, axes and other “old world” or forged weapons. So why not armors as well? Armor was a source of pride for owners, often displaying a family coat of arms, or an insignia of their lord, boasting beautiful designs and brilliant decorum.

We must preserve and honor this dying craft. Once again find our hearts drawn to the splendor and glory of man-made armors, crafted with a deft hand and a careful eye. No warrior is complete without proper gear, and this extends beyond the sword he carries to the cuirass he trusts to stop a deathblow, the greaves he shod so as to tread uncaring across a torn battlefield, the helm that he dons so he can face the might of his opponent unfettered by fear.

Even the collectors of today have trained their eye onto weaponry, forsaking armor. Unfortunately this leaves their collections lacking, for no collection can shine fully without a full set. Collecting weapons only can be said to be akin to buying a car without the engine, or a horse with no legs. The collector is missing out on the full picture, only taking care to notice the more media-fueled portions of the craft they pay homage to.

I would encourage any who count themselves among those who fight, whether it be in the ways of the old, or the ways of the new, to be the proud owner of his own armor. Take pride in it; allow it to house his soul just as he does so with his weapon. Even the collector should take care to flesh out his collection, painting the full picture of the art of war and not just a half vision.

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Something from Ryan

Laymans Dojo
Article II (Japanese)


We have so far covered the basics of a Japanese sword, getting to know the parts and what type of metal to look for in reference to your use of the weapon. Now we will delve further and take a look at the next step. Where do you find a weapon best suited for you and your needs. I will split this up into two parts, one for collectors and one for warriors or those who plan to train with their weapon.

Collectors:

Allright guys, here we go. There is a rather large variety of locations to scope out for some really top-notch, beautiful weaponry. Starting with the first and most obvious: the internet.

We are using it right now. Pretty easy, fast, and unparalleled in its range and versatility, the internet is a goldmine when looking for good weapons. You can find weapons on multiple sites. I usually do not reccomend Ebay. There is always a chance that you will end up with something less than what you want, and it all turns into a large hassle. However, if the user is reliable (Check their status and the comments other buyers have posted concerning them extensively) then you may have a green light. But mostly I prefer sites that feature weaponry exclusively. Just toss out a google search for swords and you will most likely come up with a few sites. Using the previous article, you know that Stainless is the steel for you, so keep an eye out for the material used in forging (Go 440-C if possible!).

The good thing about collecting: your price range is very flexible. If you have lots of money to pour into your collection, you can really go for gold and rock out some fine pieces. But on the flipside, if you are a collector just starting out, or one working on a budget you can really still find some fine pieces. Just have to dig deeper. Always keep an eye on swords that the maker is willing to give its history. When it was forged, where, how; the whole nine yards. These will more often prove to be a treasure amongst your collection rather than a piece you end up throwing in the miscellaneous pile.

Also, keep your eye out for Renaissance Fairs and functions. This is an amazing place that offers hands on buying and direct discussion with the artist that made the weapons.

Fighters and Martial Artists:

Now for you guys I have this to say: Be prepared to spend some money. You can use the same guidelines of where to buy as stated above in the Collector section, but you have to keep in mind that Stainless Steel is NOT for you. The metal is too brittle for the day to day wear and tear. You will need to scope out for Carbon or Damascus steels which are a much more valuable metal. If you are working on a budget I would recommend looking up Bokken, or wooden Katana. These are durable, afford a relatively good feel when compared with a real sword and are inexpensive. Come back to looking for a real battle-ready sword when you can afford it, and for now practice with a bokken until that time comes. These are a pretty acceptable substitute (Not to mention safer!). Now, when buying a sword geared for training or battle, keep an eye on the swords tang. It MUST be full tang. Anything less is going to fall apart on you! With the steel and tang in mind, you should be armed with the knowledge to get a decent weapon. Price ranges will vary from two hundred to thousands of dollars. Nothing wrong with a cheaper one. Get what you can afford, be proud of it and care for it diligently. This weapon is an extension of yourself, so find something you can bond with as a Martial Artist.

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WTF? Anthony strikes again.

Cookies are fucking delicious. I’m going to ramble for four hundred words, and I’m going to do my best to make each sentence a fucking wordy as humanly possible. Actually, I won’t. I’m rather lazy.

Should you find yourself confronted by a bear, give the fuck up, bears kill for fun. Either that or the skins, I hear that the buffalo buy skins. The Walrus is truly nature’s most majestic animal. I’ve eventually got to start writing properly on vibrators and the like, but until then (then being when I’ve finally sat down and studied on them) I’ll be kind of ranting and rambling from one topic to the next.

Delicious tea and delicious ice cream and delicious chicken are all good things. One should try to be a decent person, because perfection is impossible. At least, perfection is such an abstract term the closer one comes to it the less one is who they were when they started, and they’ve developed entirely new personality traits and with them a whole new set of problems. Listening to music may soothe the soul, but death metal does not. Does that mean it isn’t music…?

It’s only a matter of time until the end of the world, but it’s a ridiculous concept. For starters, what people refer to as the end of the world is more than likely not actually the end of the world but of the human race. Humans are important and all that. Even what we think of as the end of the world will most likely end up being the end of one civilization and the beginnings of another.

War is terrible for morale and morals but make for great economic stimulation. Self stimulation is healthy, and people who think otherwise are either sheltered or fucking retarded. Even if someone goes by the teachings of the Bible and its followers it’s still stated time and time again things are only bad when taken to the limit. It’s fine to do the things you want within reason, within moderation.

If you’re going to do things that might be considered wrong by others the best choice when confronted is to be as forward as possible, state why what you’re doing isn’t wrong in your eyes. Unless it involves thing that are universally wrong; rape and murder without cause.

Do thing that amuse you and you’ll live a happier life. Live without compromise only if you intend to die alone and wealthy. Compromise is a beautiful thing because if you start out with outrageous demands you can end up with what you want and you don’t have to back down too far.

I’m so ballin’.

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Public Masterbation ;o

Proper etiquette for masturbating in public is not quite what you’d think. Half of doing it is being so very jumpy and paranoid that you aren’t going to get caught because you’re stopping every time someone comes within 10 paces, and the other half comes from being charismatic in the event you are caught.

The trick to not getting caught is to try standing someplace out of sight, or at least where half of you is hidden. Once you have this it’s only a matter of how long it takes you personally to finish. A good point to bring up is what you’ll actually be doing with… your finished product, but to each his own. The three options are: tissue, letting it go wherever, and eating it. Again, do whatever you feel you should, personal preference taking priority here.

As for the charisma, there are a few ways you can chalk it up. You can lie about whatever you’re doing; you can be honest and go for shock factor. It’s actually a matter of how well you reacted to being found out. If you’re caught with your dick in your hand it’s over man. If, however, you’re merely caught with a flushed face and heavy breaths claim some sort of illness. Either way, getting away as quickly as possible is the best idea from this point.

All in all, masturbation in public is a terrible idea. I’m honestly saying you shouldn’t do it. In fact, if the urge strikes you so badly, the only place proper for such an act is the bathroom, stall preferred. Its one thing to have sex in public, where it’s frowned upon but not creepy, but masturbation in public is just downright nasty. Keep things clean, bro.

Though, the idea of impromptu masturbation can make for some amusing situations for everyone but you. Imagine walking in on your college professor with his dick in his hand and a cucumber up his ass. Hilarity ensues. I think this article is a winner. It has directions for prison worthy offences and it doesn’t afraid of anything. I think I should rant and rant and rant until I hit 400 words, or until I decide to rewrite it. I sure hope I don’t have to rewrite this, that wouldn’t be very fun. Tea is pretty fucking delicious. Shitfucker is now a word in my Microsoft Word. I’m so ballin’.



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Anthony Travis' Weird Ramblings 2

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Anthony Travis' Weird Ramblings 1

I’d like to discuss some impractical uses for household items, namely for masturbating. Now, you’d think this is a terrible idea, and you’d be right, but it’s far funnier to go against what you think. It’s funnier for everyone else when they find out about it, anyway.

Back to the topic a hand, I’ll get to the first of the room you may find impromptu sex toys; the kitchen. One of the biggest categories you’ll find the best items if the vegetables. Carrots make good starter toys, as they’re not quite as thick as some other choices, making them easier to work with than others. The biggest drawback, however, is that they’re rather fragile. Breaking a carrot off into you is never a good idea; believe me (though you can put a condom on it as a failsafe). Still, the carrot is easy to acquire and easier to use. Just touch yourself in places your religious leader would frown on!

The next choice, and quite the popular one, is the cucumber. Now, cucumbers are much thicker than carrots so they aren’t exactly for those starting out using household items, but it can be especially satisfying if you happen to have stretched yourself beyond what a carrot can please. The first thing to do is peel it, the bumps on the outside of a cucumber can do more damage to your soft inner tissues than you’d think just looking at it. Use a small sharp knife to remove the skin. Now, one of the bigger problems with cucumbers is the same as with carrots. They can be brittle, and breaking a vegetable off inside of you is a nightmare. Keep a condom on it while using one for security.

The most convenient thing about using food items is that you can dispose of them without attracting attention, they’re just foods, and nobody will look at you oddly if you buy a cucumber. Though a great idea is to buy similar things, just going to the grocery and buying phallic foods might get you some stares, and even burned at the stake.

Some good items found in the living room include: cell phones charging, video game controllers, and spare vibrators. Cell phones are the weaker choice, but work nonetheless as they have a vibrate function. Remember to keep clean if you intend to use them for other things, like calling people. Controllers can be a good idea if you’ve got a vibrate button, or are playing a particularly awesome game. Vibrators are good, end of story.

Next time, we discuss better choices, and some terrible ones. Enjoy your masturbation, asshats.


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Layman's Dojo - Japanese Edition (Katana)

How would you be able to identify the quality of a weapon without first knowing what to look for? In this first article we will briefly cover the parts of a sword and the best metals to look for with your intent toward the weapon in mind.

First, lets lay down the groundwork with a bit of terminology:

-Kissaki- The tip of the blade, also known as “Sharp pointy end”
-Boshi- This is the curved edge of metal leading from the Kissaki to the edge (Cutting side) of your weapon.
-Hamon- This is the wavy pattern on the sword caused by the cooling process during forging. It has little to do with the quality of the weapon (Except for some exceptions), but is a major value in regard to aesthetics (i.e. It’s what makes it pretty), and is something to look out for if you are a Collector.
-Mune- This is the back of the katana. (The not cutting side)
-Hi- The groove running down the spine of the blade; also called “Blood groove”
-Ha- The cutting edge of the katana. This is obviously important, seeing as it is the major funtion of the weapon.
-Habaki- The blade collar. (A band of metal wrapped around the bottom of the blade, adding stability and aesthetics)
-Tsuba- The hand guard, seperating your fists from the offending blade of an opponent.
-Tsuka- The “handle”. Where the posessor holds the sword.
-Tsuka Ito- This is the wrapping that goes around the handle, adding grip and possibly aesthetics.
-Kashira- The pommel, or “Butt End” of the sword.
-Tang- The portion of the blade that runs through the handle, there are a few variants.
-Full Tang- Neccesary for those of you who will be actually using this weapon, as it ensures a durable and well made sword that is not going to bust apart on the first unlucky tree that you go whacking at!
-Half Tang- On this type of blade, the tang only goes halfway through the handle, not affording much in the way of stability, but no big deal for those of you who are collecting.

Allright, with that down pat we can get into the materials used, and what types are best for your intent. There are many metals and variations of formula used in sword smithing, I will cover just a few. We can break things up simply with a question of “Stainless Steel, versus Carbon Steel”

-Stainless Steel- These are swords used primarily in decoration only. They are not suitable for use in combat or the rigors of day to day practice. (If the weapons states 440 Stainless, keep an eye out for 440-C, it is more durable and higher quality than 440-B or A
-Carbon Steel-These are the more usable weapons, being able to survive some tough love from the owner, and should hold up well in combat environments.



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Layman's Dojo Introduction

The arts of sword crafting and swordplay are ancient ones. Traditions that are still enjoyed to this day, whether by a spirited Martial Artist, an avid Collector, or even as a casual side hobby or interest. The world of swords is vast, complex, and unfortunately hard to crack into if one is unaware of what to look for.

Most people who first show interest in collecting swords, or buying one to begin training with couldn’t tell you which side is up, let alone perform a proper swing. This series of articles is geared toward those who are interested in acquiring their first sword, showing them what to look for in a proper blade (What makes it battle ready), where to find it, and then a simple guide to learning the basics of swordplay. There will be two series in concern to this: the first dealing with Asian style blades, the second concerning European weapons. There could be a discussion held for days upon days concerning which of these style of weapons is superior, but I will not in any way express a bias toward one or the other. It is this author’s opinion that style matters much less than the skill of the wielder, and thusly the aim of these articles is only to inform in a clear, simple and concise method (In “Layman’s terms”)

The First article of each series will explain the parts of a sword, how it is forged and put together, and what to look out for when purchasing a blade of your very own.

The Second article will give you some ideas of good places to scope out for your sword. Where to shop, how to find out if the source is reliable, and how much you should be paying based on your intended use of the weapon.

The Third article will give you an overlay of how to care for your weapon. Keeping it in top shape only makes sense if you are going to shell out the cash to get it in the first place!

The Fourth article will get into basic technique. Stances, attacking, blocking, counters, etc.

By the end of the fourth article, it is the goal of this author to have properly armed the reader with the knowledge necessary to spot a good weapon, the skill to wield it, and the understanding of how to care for it.

So, if your interest is piqued, please, step into my Dojo.


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Maplestory Mesos for Sale

For anyone looking for Maplestory Mesos for sale, it is important to find the best sites to buy from. There are at least a hundred sites of varying quality all claiming they are the absolute best place to buy your mesos, but most of them are medocre at best, and some are flat out scams--the site will take your money and give you the run around, or they'll use your information a few months down the line and run you dry.

All of this can be avoided though with a little careful study of the best sites, so you don't end up with a terrible site.

The site I personally use is SwagVault, so I will be using it as an example of a good site that has Maplestory Mesos for sale. The first thing to note is that the site is safe to buy from; you aren't going to be in any danger of any sort of shenanigans if you are buying from SwagVault. Other safe sites can be found by asking around, if SwagVault isn't your cup of tea for one reason or another.

The second thing is price. Good sites tend to have similar prices; more often than not you'll only save a dollow at the most unless you are buying a ton of mesos or the site you buy from is running a sale of some sort. So really, price isn't THAT important; as long as it isn't an obviously overpriced site, it should be worth giving a check, since other things are more important than price.

The last thing I like to check for is whether the site is careful about keeping sales private. Good sites don't do risky stuff, and thus don't put their customers at risk. Risky behavior includes a ton of things, including in-game ads and the like. Also, sites that aren’t careful with the method they use to send you or give you their mesos can be a problem to buy from. SwagVault is my favorite because they are so very careful in this area.

I hope you know what to look for in a good site now. If you don’t want to hunt down sites on your own, I recommend just using SwagVault, as it is a pretty good site with decent prices and high safety ratings.

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Buy AION Online Kinah From the First Sellers

The newest top tier online gaming experience, AION Online, has launched its North American servers. Hundreds of thousands of players are logging in and beginning a new MMO experience from NCSoft, creators of several of the most popular multiplayer roleplaying games of all time. But not everyone enjoys leveling, and many are always on the lookout for any way to reduce the work in their game.

So it’s no surprise people are already looking to buy AION Online Kinah. Kinah is the games ‘gold’, and having it will make your journey easier in almost every way. But where can you buy currency for such a new game? No doubt there are any number of disreputable sites selling, but how about top notch sites? This article will talk about two top end currency sites that are answering the call and supplying AION kinah.

The first high quality site to answer the call is the always popular SwagVault. This large MMO currency seller supplies gold, plat, and more for a ton of popular MMOs, and with AION Online set to be a major competitor for World of Warcraft, it’s no wonder they are adding it to their list of supported games. SwagVault is known for fair pricing, good service, and safe transactions. A good all around site to do your make you early AION purchases from, and likely to be one of the best even years from now.

The second site I’ll mention has been a bit slower to get their AION online sales up and going, but for a site as dedicated to excellence as IGE that is no surprise. This gold site is my personal favorite, and I do most of my purchases from them when I can. They have universally low prices, and maintain seemingly limitless supplies of gold. Be sure to check them out, because they are launching their AION sales soon and maybe by the time you are reading this they will be ready. If not, of course, SwagVault is almost as good.

I hope this has helped you out some. No doubt there are other good gold sites that have hopped on the AION bandwagon, but these two are sites I have personally used for years and had great results will. So I feel like I can really offer a whole-hearted recommendation for these two sites for anyone looking to buy AION Online Kinah in these early months of the game’s life.

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Buy Aion Online Gold - A Guide to the First Kinah Sites

Buy AION Online Gold - A Guide to the First Kinah Sellers

Author: William Kamar

AION Online, the newest multiplayer online role playing game from NCSoft, creator’s of games such as the City Of games and Lineage, is out now in North America, and it seems likely to become one of the hottest MMOs around. So, many new players are now making their way through the lowest levels, and looking for a way to ease the process. So you want to buy AION Online gold-known as ‘Kinah’ in the game- but where can you get it so early in the game’s life? Fortunately, some top notch MMO gold sites have been quick to begin farming and selling kinah, so let’s talk about them.

The first top notch site to offer Kinah was SwagVault; this high profile gold site has made a reputation for being a great place to buy everything from WoW gold to Eve Isk, and now it is adding AION to the list of games it sells gold for. SwagVault has good prices, good customer service, and is a generally good site to buy from. In these early days, it is probably the best place to buy from, at least for the next few weeks until my personal favorite launches its own kinah sales.

My personal favorite gold site being, of course, the rather well known IGE. IGE is one of the biggest gold suppliers for games such as World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, EverQuest 2, Age of Conan, and more. IGE prides itself on having some of the lowest prices outside of a scam site, and always having a high availability for all servers. They haven’t been as quick as SwagVault to launch their sales, but they will be up and going soon, maybe by the time you are reading this. No doubt the site will bring the same professionalism and pleasant customer experience to those who want to buy AION Online gold as they have to all their other customers.

I hope this article has given helped you out some. No doubt there are other sites offering great deals and good service for anyone looking to buy kinah, but these two are sites I have personally used numerous times for various games, and I feel comfortable recommending them to anyone looking to buy in these early days of AION Online.

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Top WoW Gold Sites - A Guide to the Best Gold Sites

Author: William Kamar

The online game currency market-- and WoW gold sites in particular--can be a bit difficult to search through. There are literally hundreds of sites trying to get your money, and figuring out the best ones can be close to impossible without help. Finding someone to give you a personal recommendation can be difficult, so you'll often find yourself tearing your hair out in frustration as you try to determine where you should go for your gold. Fortunately for you, this article is here to help. We'll talk about the features the top WoW gold sites share, and tell you a few of the best ones out there.

The first thing all the best sites have is something any online business must have-trustworthiness. It can be hard to figure out which sites are safe to give your money to, but generally sites that are advertised on other trustworthy sites, such as popular MMO gaming sites, will be trustworthy. Big sites like SwagVault or WoWMine can be trusted quite simply because if they weren't trustworthy, they wouldn't be so popular. Note that trustworthiness isn't just a matter of whether or not a site is a scam; there are any number of legitimate sites with unsafe security and unsafe advertisements from dubious sources. The big sites avoid this by using industry standard security, and not advertising on their site-sites like IGE or SwagVault.

Another thing the top WoW gold sites have is care for your privacy. There are a few otherwise good sites that take no care to hide their transactions, meaning you'll find yourself talking to a GM and losing your new gold in no time. There are plenty of good sites left to consider, though; IGE is good about protecting your privacy, and SwagVault is downright obsessive about it.

It should be noted that a site can be the best site ever, but if they don't have gold for the servers you play on it doesn't matter. The biggest sites tend to keep large supplies for all servers at all times, but it isn't something you can be certain of until you are making your purchase. I will say that IGE has, to my knowledge, never run low for any server.

The last thing to look at is of course price. Price can be tricky, but in general the top WoW gold sites will have similar pricing. The best for you will be determined by what server you play on, and whether or not the site in question is having any special deals. If shopping around doesn't appeal to you though, IGE is almost always one of the cheapest, regardless of server.

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The First Places to Offer Cheap Aion Kinah

Author: William Kamar

NCSoft’s newest multiplayer online roleplaying game, AION, just launched but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a thriving market of currency already developing. For those interested in getting some cheap Aion Kinah, it is important that you only buy from the best sites, and avoid scam sites and otherwise unpleasant merchants. If you want to get a leg up and not get ripped off, then it is vital that you stick to quality sites for your purchases. This article will tell you all you need to know to get yourself a nice start-up supply of kinah for the newest MMO around.

The first top notch site around to offer cheap AION kinah was undoubtedly SwagVault. This popular gold site has gotten right on the ball, and while they are still not able to provide endless amounts of kinah they are definitely one of the best destinations available for anyone looking to buy early. SwagVault has good prices, good service, and are careful about customer privacy; all the key points a good currency site should have.

The second site that I want to mention is IGE. This site has been a bit slower to provide AION currency, but that’s because IGE wants to always be able to claim the best prices and availability for any game. Once they have their AION sales up and running, look forward to standard IGE quality and value. For those unfamiliar with the site, they have a great reputation for having some of the lowest legitimate prices, and for never ever ever running low on currency for any server. They’re my personal favorite for buying currency for several games, if that tells you anything.

I hope all my fellow AION players find these two sites satisfactory as places to get cheap AION kinah. No doubt there are some other top notch sites out there that were quick to pick up on the newest high-quality MMO, but these two are ones I have personally used for various games and feel comfortable recommending to anyone looking to buy currency, not only for AION but for any of the many games they provide gold, plat, and more for.

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IGE Review - A Currency Seller Review

Author: William Kamar

Regardless of what game you play, chances are if you want to buy currency you'll hear the name IGE. The site advertises on a variety of popular MMO sites, and shows up for any number of game gold search results. So is the hype worth buying into? Is IGE any good, or should you look for another site? We'll find out in this IGE review.

The first thing we should look at in a gold seller-actually, when making any online purchase-is how safe the company is to buy from. This isn't a matter of legitimacy; IGE is definitely not a scam site. The question is whether or not their site is secure, and safe to buy from. The answer is yes. IGE uses industry standard website security, so your personal details are safe with them. They also lack external advertising, which is another plus factor for their security.

IGE maintains excellent supplies of currency for all the games they sell gold for. Availability is rarely a problem; IGE has quite possibly the largest supply around for pretty much every game. They only supply for a limited set of games, however, so you'll have to check to be sure they have your game on their roster.

Not everyone cares, but some do, so this IGE review will discuss another important aspect of the site; their methods. IGE doesn't use gold bots, and doesn't stoop to in-game spam. To me, this is a major plus for the site.

One more thing to look at is the methods IGE uses to get you your gold. IGE is fairly middle of the road in this aspect. You are not much less likely to get caught buying from them than from anyone else (Not very likely at all, either way), but they do alright. So, that covers just about everything for this IGE review except, perhaps, the most important thing...

Price. IGE shines once more in this area. The currency seller is consistently in the best three for low prices on all their games, and these prices become even better during their frequent sales and specials.

Overall, IGE is a very strong entry in the competitive MMO currency market, and I definitely can recommend buying from them.

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Finding the Best WoW Gold Sites - A Guide to WoW Gold Sellers

Author: William Kamar

If you are like many World of Warcraft players, you enjoy the endgame but hate grinding gold to keep consumables, enchants, and other things in top shape. So it can be nice to be able to occasionally take a break from doing that, by buying some gold online. But where should you buy from? There are literally hundreds of gold sellers around, and it can be nearly impossible to tell which ones are the best WoW gold sites. Chances are, even if you have friends that buy gold, you won't be able to find anyone who will admit it and give you a recommendation for a good site. Fortunately for you, you stumbled upon this article. I'll tell you how to find the best sites, and give you a few specific recommendations as well.

The first thing to determine when looking at a potential gold site is trustworthiness. With the sheer number of gold sites around, not all of them can be safe. Generally, it is best to buy from a site advertised on other trustworthy sites, or from one that others have used and recommended. The big sites like IGE, SwagVault, WoWMine, etc, are generally the safest bet. These sites not only are trustworthy, they have good site security, and don't run dangerous advertisements. Another aspect of safety is customer privacy. SwagVault in particular does well here, taking extra steps to keep your transaction away from the GMs' prying eyes.

Another thing to consider is availability. Look around, and make sure they have a healthy supply of gold for the servers you play on. The best WoW gold sites keep a good supply at all times. IGE is one site that is usually good about availability, having a full supply for all servers at practically all times.

Of course, the final thing to consider is price. Most of the top WoW gold sites stick to similar price ranges, with the absolute best usually being decided by which server you are playing on, and whether or not the site is running any sales, so shopping around the best sites is usually smart. It should be noted that prices don't actually vary all that much, regardless of server or sales, so if you don't want to shop around you can just find a site that's otherwise good and still get a good deal. That's about all there is to it. Hopefully now you can find the best wow gold sites on your own.

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Buy Cheap Gold For World of Warcraft - A Guide to WoW Gold Sellers

Author: William Kamar

For those of us who hate grinding, trying to earn enough gold to keep a decent supply of consumables and keep our gear enchanted can be a nightmare. For us, it can sometimes be worth it to spend a little real life cash and take a break from the job of gold farming. But finding a good site to buy cheap gold for World of Warcraft from can be a pain. There are hundreds of sites out there, and telling the good from the bad can sometimes be difficult. This guide will tell you what to look for in a good site, with specific examples of good gold sites as we go.

The first thing a site needs to be considered a good place to buy cheap gold for World of Warcraft is trustworthiness. The safest way to find a safe site is to find one that is really big, and thus has a lot of customers to review it. The other method is to find a site advertised on another trustworthy sites; good gaming sites aren't going to link to unsafe sites, it would reflect poorly on them! Any big name gaming site is going to be a safe bet; sites like IGE, SwagVault, or WoWMine.

Some gold sites are otherwise great, but suffer from constant supply problems. It doesn't matter how cheap a site is if they don't have any gold to sell you! This is tricky to check for, and a lot of the time it will be a matter of checking right before you buy. That said, certain sites are much less likely to run short of gold, with IGE in particular maintaining almost perfect supplies of gold for all servers.

No one wants a visit from a GM after buying their gold, so the site's ability to keep your transactions private is important. Mostly this is a matter of not doing silly things like advertising in-game on their gold mules, but some sites go the extra mile and use tricks to really mask your purchase. SwagVault in particular is really good at hiding transactions, frequently using little tricks to make the transaction less obvious.

The last thing to look at is price. There actually isn't much variance in the pricing for most popular places to buy cheap gold for World of Warcraft. In general, it's going to be a matter of who is running a sale, and whether or not your server is cheap on a given site. That said, IGE is almost always one of the cheapest, AND they run frequent sales.

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Where Can I Buy FFXI Gil Cheap and Safe?

Author: William Kamar

Those of us who play Final Fantasy XI know that there is a ton of grinding to be done in the game to get to max level. So who wants to spend even more time grinding Gil? There are better ways to spend your time! So, for those of us who decide to buy Gil, the question that needs answering is "Where can I buy FFXI Gil Cheap and Safe?" This article will talk about some of the top FFXI currency sellers, and attempt to answer this question.

The first thing we need to consider when making any online purchase, especially game currency, is safety. There are many kinds of safety to consider. The most important one is safety of your personal information. Most big, reputable sites will be fine in this area-sites like IGE didn't build their names by being unsafe! So you can feel confident in that area with all of the sites I mention. The second thing to consider, though, when trying to find a place you buy FFXI Gil cheap and safe, is how safe their various methods are; advertising methods, earning methods, transfer methods, all these things can add up and determine whether or not your purchase is safe from any danger of GM reprisal. The best site for this kind of safety is SwagVault. IGE is good too, not taking excess risks, but they don't go the extra mile like SwagVault.

The second thing to consider when buying is availability; you can't buy what they don't have. Fortunately, the bigger gil sellers keep a nice supply available, and it is very rare that IGE or SwagVault will not have gold available for a particular server.

The final thing to consider, what many think of as the most important factor-although I consider safety more important!-is price. Price can vary from server to server no matter where you try to buy FFXI cheap and safe, but generally certain sites will have universally lower prices. IGE tends to reign supreme in this area, although SwagVault is usually a close second. Checking out multiple sites is usually the best idea for getting the ideal price, assuming you don't have a favorite.

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Good Places to Buy AoC Gold Cheap -A Guide to AoC Gold Sellers

Author: William Kamar

There is too much to do in AoC for you to be wasting your time grinding gold. Who wants to have to do something boring when they are playing a game? That's where gold sellers come in; helping reduce the amount of time you spend endlessly killing the same monsters. But finding a good gold seller can be hard, since there are so many; dozens if not hundreds of them, in fact. So how do you tell the good sites from the bad? It can be impossible to tell which ones are good places to buy AoC gold cheap. This guide will help you tell a good gold seller from a bad one, and tell you a few good sites to check out.

So we all know the first thing we need to do when buying something online-check the site's trustworthiness. This is true of all online purchases, not just gold, but it can be tricky. A good trick is to stick to big sites (they wouldn't be big if there were a bunch of stories about them ripping people off floating around), and sites advertised on other trustworthy sites you frequent. Generally a good site won't advertise a bad one. Still, your safest bet is to stick with easily recognized names like IGE, SwagVault, etc. Bigger sites tend to be the best places to buy AoC gold cheap anyways.

So, you know the site is safe. Does it have gold for your server? A good site will keep a huge supply of gold at hand so they don't run low...but this can be impossible to judge. Until the moment you buy, you can't be one hundred percent certain a site will have enough gold for you. That said, I've never even heard of IGE running low; they keep a LOT of gold at hand for all the games they sell currency for.

How about customer privacy? Getting a visit from a GM is definitely something to be avoided, but not all sites are smart about this. If you want to be REALLY safe on this aspect, go with SwagVault; they use a variety of tricks to mask your transactions, giving maximum security. IGE is acceptable too, but not as good as SwagVault.

So, time to talk price. Generally, the top sites will have similar base prices. What decides the best is usually who is having a sale, and sometimes certain servers will be cheaper on certain sites. If no sales are running, though, IGE will usually be the cheapest around by a hair.

If you just want a couple sites to check out, and don't want to do a ton of shopping around, I'd go with either IGE or SwagVault. IGE is cheap and good all around, SwagVault is usually slightly more expensive but also slightly more secure.

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Good WoW Gold Sites - Which Sites Should I Buy From?

Author: William Kamar

For those of us without the time to grind for hours every week to keep a decent supply of gold for raiding or PvPing, it can be a real life saver being able to buy gold from a currency seller. But which ones are good? There are hundreds of sites available to choose from, and it can be close to impossible to separate the good from the bad. Add in the fact that most people won't give you a personal recommendation, and figuring out which sites are good WoW gold sites can be impossible. Luckily, you've managed to find this article. We'll talk about the key factors that decide whether a site is one of the good WoW gold sites, and discuss a few specific sites that rank high on the quality meter.

The first thing to look at when buying gold-really, when buying anything at all online-is whether or not the site is trustworthy. This can be tricky to determine, but in general big sites that advertise on other sites you trust will be safe. To name a few specific trustworthy sites, IGE and SwagVault often advertise on big, popular MMO sites, and are themselves large, popular gold sellers with almost perfect reputations. Bigger sites like these two also tend to feature industry standard security, and are safe to browse due to a lack of questionable advertisements. So it is usually best to go with a known site.

The second thing to consider is availability. There are some sites with high safety and low prices, but they're constantly running out of gold for certain servers. This can be tricky, but again you will usually do best with a larger site; IGE practically never runs low on gold for any server, and SwagVault very rarely does.

The last thing to consider is, of course, price. Good WoW gold sites generally stick to similar price ranges, with the cheapest being determined by who is running a sale as often as not. It should be noted, however, the IGE is usually one of the cheapest for any server at any time.

If you want specific recommendations, the first two that come to mind are the ones mentioned previously; IGE and SwagVault are both great WoW gold sites, with IGE generally being cheaper, and SwagVault taking more steps to ensure customer privacy and keep your transaction from prying GM eyes.

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A Safe Place to Buy Eve Isk Cheap - A SwagVault Review

Author: William Kamar

For those of us who play Eve, we know Isk is everything. It doesn't matter what skills you have maxed if you don't have the Isk to outfit yourself with a great ship. In the end, Isk is everything in Eve, and those who have it reign supreme. It can be tiresome to grind it constantly though, especially for those who enjoy low income high risk activities such as PvP. For us, it is nice to have an alternative source of income, and buying Isk is a great alternative to grinding. But it can be hard to find a safe place to buy Eve Isk cheap. This review will talk about SwagVault, a site known for providing not only Isk, but a variety of Eve items and services.

The first thing we should take a look at is their level of safety. SwagVault is a large site, and they have a great reputation for being trustworthy. And for those who worry about such things, their site security is industry standard, so there is less risk of hackers getting into your information. All in all, SwagVault scores high for safety.

So how is there availability? Will they have enough Isk for your purposes? Generally, yes, unless you plan to buy trillions. SwagVault is one of the largest places to buy Eve Isk cheap, and they keep a huge supply of Isk at hand to meet demands. So you don't have to worry about this much either.
For those worried about getting caught, you shouldn't be; SwagVault takes all possible steps to mask their transactions, and the fact that they don't bother with risky advertising such as in-game spam means they are able to stay even further off the radar.

So you know they have the Isk, and you know they are safe to buy from, but how are their prices? Well, SwagVault is a large site, and like most large businesses they offer lower prices than the majority of their competitors. This is as true for Eve as it is for the other games they supply currency for, such as WoW and EQ2.

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Good Places to Buy Warhammer Gold Cheap - A Guide to Warhammer Gold Sellers

Author: William Kamar

For anyone looking to buy gold for an online game, it can be really hard to figure out where to buy from. There are literally hundreds of gold selling sites around these days, and telling the diamonds from the trash can be nearly impossible without some guidelines to go by. So finding good places to buy Warhammer gold cheap becomes almost as annoying as grinding the gold out would be. Luckily for you, you chanced upon this article. I'll tell you what you need to know to find the best sites, and tell you my personal sites of choice.

No one wants to give their money to someone untrustworthy, so the first step any smart customer will take before buying gold, or anything else, online is to ensure the trustworthiness of the site in question. Normally this can be quite tricky if you don't know someone who has already used the site, but there is an easy trick you can use; if the site is advertised regularly on another trustworthy site, chances are it is trustworthy itself. This will usually be the bigger sites like IGE, SwagVault, etc.

Now, you don't want to go to buy Warhammer gold cheap and find out the site doesn't have any gold for your server, so availability becomes an issue to. The best sites keep large supplies on hand at all times. Still, even the best sites can have occasional outages. I will say that IGE in particular has almost zero outages for the games they supply for.


Another very very important factor that is almost always overlooked it the gold seller's dedication to preserving your privacy. You don't want to buy from someone who is going to be advertising in-game on the same characters they used to give you your gold, or any of a number of other silly mistakes that will get you a visit from a GM. SwagVault is the best about this, not only playing smart but taking extra steps and using little tricks to mask their transfers.

So, all this other stuff is fascinating, but you want to know about price, right? Well, all the best places to buy Warhammer gold cheap will have similar price ranges. Finding the absolute best price is usually a matter of shopping for sales among the top sites. That said, IGE is usually the cheapest at non-sale prices.

As for personal recommendations, I would go with IGE for games they provide for, like WoW and Warhammer. For games they don't , SwagVault is a good choice.

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Good Sites For WoW Gold - A Guide to Gold Sellers

Author: William Kamar

Buying gold can be a real pain for those who haven't done so before. Finding a good site can be close to impossible; there are hundreds of sites out there claiming to be good sites for WoW gold, and telling which ones are actually good can be a real pain. This guide will help you find some good WoW sites, by telling the key points good sites for WoW gold share and how to recognize them, with examples of good sites along the way.

There is one thing more important than any other when it comes to buying things online, and that is the trustworthiness of the site. Figuring out which sites are good and which ones aren't can be a pain, but there are easy ways to stick to good ones. The most obvious is to stick with popular big-name sites. There sites are big because they have good reputations, so they will of course be safe. This includes such sites as IGE, SwagVault, and WoWMine. The other option is to find a site you already trust that advertises gold sellers. A good site won't advertise a bad site, generally.

The second thing to look at is availability of the product; you can't buy gold if they don't have any for your server! This can be tricky to check in advance for, and often all you can do is hope they aren't out when you buy. Bigger sites tend to have less trouble with this, since they have more regular suppliers and keep bigger backup supplies. One of the best in this area is IGE; they practically NEVER experience shortages.

The thing a lot of people overlook is how good a site is at keeping their transactions confidential. Good gold sites for WoW gold will use little tricks to mask their business from prying GM eyes. No one wants to get their gold and find himself chatting with a GM five minutes later. SwagVault is really good about this, frequently using little tricks and such to avoid GM attention.

The last thing to consider is of course price. Most good wow gold sites will have similar prices, with minor differences based on server. Sales can make one site better than another temporarily, though, and IGE tends to be a hair cheaper than its competitors, most of the time.

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Good Plces to Buy FFXI Gil Cheap

Good Places to Buy FFXI Gil Cheap--A Guide to Gil Sellers

Author: William Kamar

Final Fantasy XI has a ton of things that require you to grind, and cutting down on the amount of mindless farming you have to do is always a nice thing. So it can be nice to buy gil occasionally. But where should you buy from? There are hundreds of Gil sellers on the internet, and figuring out which ones are good can be a nearly impossible to do alone. Add to that the fact that it is close to impossible to get a good personal recommendation, and the situation starts to look hopeless. Luckily for you, you found this article. I'll tell you how to find a good site to buy FFXI Gil cheap, and mention a few sites where I personally do my shopping.

The first thing any savvy internet user checks when buying things online is how trustworthy the site is. This is true for any online purchases, and especially true for buying online game money like Gil. So, how can you recognize a trustworthy site? Generally, if the site is advertised on another trustworthy site, it is safe to buy from. Likewise, bigger sites are almost always safe-they wouldn't be so popular if they had a reputation for problems!

The second thing to look at when searching for a good place to buy FFXI gil cheap is availability. Some sites are otherwise great, but run low on gold for certain servers on a regular basis. This can be tricky to determine, and often you'll only know for sure that the site will have enough gold in stock at the time you are purchasing. There are sites with generally high supplies; IGE in particular almost never runs low on any server for any of the games it supplies currency for.

Another thing to consider is how good the site is at preserving your privacy as a customer. Do they use any tricks to mask the transaction? Do they act suspiciously or advertise in-game on the same characters they use for transfers? This kind of risky behavior can get you a meeting with a GM that you don't want. For this particular issue, SwagVault is best; they are very cautious and often use little tricks to mask their transactions from prying eyes. IGE is good too, but they aren't on the same level as SwagVault.

The last thing to consider is of course price. Most popular sites will have similar pricing, with small variances from server to server. Finding the absolute best price is often a matter of shopping around, and keeping an eye out for sales. That said, IGE is almost always the cheapest around barring sales, so if you want a one-stop place to shop and cost is your biggest concern, IGE is a great site to use.

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Cheap Aion Kinah Right From the Start

Buy AION Online Gold - A Guide to the First Kinah Sellers

Author: William Kamar

AION Online, the newest multiplayer online role playing game from NCSoft, creator’s of games such as the City Of games and Lineage, is out now in North America, and it seems likely to become one of the hottest MMOs around. So, many new players are now making their way through the lowest levels, and looking for a way to ease the process. So you want to buy AION Online gold-known as ‘Kinah’ in the game- but where can you get it so early in the game’s life? Fortunately, some top notch MMO gold sites have been quick to begin farming and selling kinah, so let’s talk about them.

The first top notch site to offer Kinah was SwagVault; this high profile gold site has made a reputation for being a great place to buy everything from WoW gold to Eve Isk, and now it is adding AION to the list of games it sells gold for. SwagVault has good prices, good customer service, and is a generally good site to buy from. In these early days, it is probably the best place to buy from, at least for the next few weeks until my personal favorite launches its own kinah sales.

My personal favorite gold site being, of course, the rather well known IGE. IGE is one of the biggest gold suppliers for games such as World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, EverQuest 2, Age of Conan, and more. IGE prides itself on having some of the lowest prices outside of a scam site, and always having a high availability for all servers. They haven’t been as quick as SwagVault to launch their sales, but they will be up and going soon, maybe by the time you are reading this. No doubt the site will bring the same professionalism and pleasant customer experience to those who want to buy AION Online gold as they have to all their other customers.

I hope this article has given helped you out some. No doubt there are other sites offering great deals and good service for anyone looking to buy kinah, but these two are sites I have personally used numerous times for various games, and I feel comfortable recommending them to anyone looking to buy in these early days of AION Online.

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Buy Aion Online Gold - A Guide to the First Kinah Sites

AION Online, the newest multiplayer online role playing game from NCSoft, creator's of games such as the City Of games and Lineage, is out now in North America, and it seems likely to become one of the hottest MMOs around. So, many new players are now making their way through the lowest levels, and looking for a way to ease the process. So you want to buy AION Online gold-known as 'Kinah' in the game- but where can you get it so early in the game's life? Fortunately, some top notch MMO gold sites have been quick to begin farming and selling kinah, so let's talk about them.

The first top notch site to offer Kinah was SwagVault; this high profile gold site has made a reputation for being a great place to buy everything from WoW gold to Eve Isk, and now it is adding AION to the list of games it sells gold for. SwagVault has good prices, good customer service, and is a generally good site to buy from. In these early days, it is probably the best place to buy from, at least for the next few weeks until my personal favorite launches its own kinah sales.

My personal favorite gold site being, of course, the rather well known IGE. IGE is one of the biggest gold suppliers for games such as World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, EverQuest 2, Age of Conan, and more. IGE prides itself on having some of the lowest prices outside of a scam site, and always having a high availability for all servers. They haven't been as quick as SwagVault to launch their sales, but they will be up and going soon, maybe by the time you are reading this. No doubt the site will bring the same professionalism and pleasant customer experience to those who want to buy AION Online gold as they have to all their other customers.

I hope this article has given helped you out some. No doubt there are other sites offering great deals and good service for anyone looking to buy kinah, but these two are sites I have personally used numerous times for various games, and I feel comfortable recommending them to anyone looking to buy in these early days of AION Online.

If you want to read comparison reviews and more about currency sites, check out my blog, where I talk about everything from the best WoW Gold Sites to the first places you can buy AION Kinah when it launches.



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