Penn’s Warhammer Online Guide joins the list of guides available to help you level fast in WAR. Well known for his quality World of Warcraft guides, Penn has been playing WAR since closed beta and once again shows why he is an accomplished gamer and writer.

Warhammer Online takes a different approach to MMORPGs than other similar games. Penn has put all his experience and knowledge into his guide, allowing you to take advantage of that to level faster. He tells you where the best places to solo are for each area of the game. You will know exactly where you should be and when you should be there.

 Most players despise grinding for levels. Nothing is more tiresome than killing the same mobs for hours on end. If you like that sort of thing, then you might be disappointed with Penn’s guide. His techniques are the most efficient way to level fast without any grinding.

Other guides I’ve seen are nothing more than a list of quests with no guidance at all. With Penn’s guide you get detailed instructions for completing each quest; the who, what, when, where, and how. The detailed maps with coordinates allow you to easily find out where you need to go.

Penn’s Warhammer Online Guide Features:

• Detailed step-by-step quest paths

• Specific instructions on how to complete EVERY quest
• Maps for ALL zones that show you exactly where to go to complete your quests

• Know when to change zones and where the best places are to go for your level

• Learn tricks and techniques for leveling that are specific to Warhammer Online • Optimized Quest Paths – Don’t waste your time figuring out where to go next!

• Easy to Use – Clean and easy-to-ready guide format • Free Updates – Even for Upcoming Expansions!

With all the Warhammer Online guides out there, it can be difficult to chose the right one. There are several high quality guides, and many more terrible ones. Penn’s falls into the first category.

Every person who loves gardening wants to have the gift of the green thumb, or the knowledge to take care of their garden in the best way possible, especially in the face of any problem. This kind of gift of instantaneous knowledge is not possible, so the next best option that you have are the flower gardening guides.

You can get these guides at bookstores, supermarkets, and even nurseries. You also have the option of searching through the Internet to find the guide completely suited to your needs. You can get a plethora of information from these guides, from starting a garden to choosing the right spot and preparing it, to even selecting the right flowers to plant in your garden. You can even get tips for the maintenance of your trendy container garden. Also, these guides help you garner information about the hardiness zone that your garden falls into, the kind of plants that can survive in that particular zone, what is the right time to plant which particular plant and which plants cannot bear the winter cold and need to be taken indoors.

Most flower gardening guides deal with specific problems like particular types of plants, like perennials or annuals or flowers that are suited to different seasons or even special occasions. For example, you can find separate spring and fall flower gardening guides and guides to give you ideas about the decoration of your garden for occasions like Christmas. You can find a lot of DIY guides in the market as well. These do-it-yourself guides help you enjoy your gardening in an innovative manner. For example, you can learn how to make containers from materials that you already have lying unused at home, for your container garden. You can even make your very own brand of wildflower garden seed mixture while you are at it!

Decorating your garden with benches or stone paths, places where you can buy seeds and gardening equipments from, and the brand names you can trust are all things that are tackled in these gardening guides. In addition to this, if you have any queries about whether to go in for organic gardening or the use of pesticides, which flowers to plant in order to get cut flowers to for exquisite flower arrangements, you can find all your answers in these flower gardening guides.
If you are a nature lover and would love to bring nature to your very own backyard, these guides can also provide guidance about which flowers to plant so that butterflies and birds are attracted to them and a natural habitat can be created for them. You can, in fact, also find gardening guides devoted to edible flowers, through which you can learn about how to grow and take care of edible flowers. You can then use these flowers to make delicious gourmet dishes.

Flower guides on the internet are the best bet as they are updated regularly and are interactive too as there are discussions where you can ask questions and the other gardeners who have faced similar problems in the past can help you. This list of advantages of flower gardening guides is by no means exhaustive. So, whatever your query regarding gardening, you are sure to find a gardening

Depending on your playing style, there may be many different things you are looking for out of your horde leveling guide. However, there are a few basic characteristics that should be on everyone’s list while researching for horde leveling guide information. While you are taking a look around, look out for the following features;

· Ease Of Use – Is the guide’s page easy to understand and follow? You probably won’t get to peek inside of the guide before you purchase, but their website should be a huge indication of writing ability and their ability to guide you through the game. Can you understand what they are trying to get across? Are the directions easy to follow?

· In Game Capabilities – Always make sure that whatever guide are considering purchasing is accessible while you are in-game. There is no reason to have to alt-tab to read your further directions, and if the horde guide is not accessible straight from World of Warcraft, it shows that not a lot of time was put into making the guide user friendly, even if the information is just as good as any other horde leveling guide on the market.

· Map Waypoint Engine – Make sure that your guide includes a map waypoint system. This allows you to follow an arrow wherever you need to go without guessing from images contained in a folder, as some of the early guides did. These make things go much quicker and smoother.
· Reasonably Priced – Never purchase a guide that just seems way to expensive. Also keep in mind exactly how much time has to go into producing a guide. A lot of time has to go into perfecting ones craft in the game, documenting and programming the guide and the steps along the way. Does the guide cover alliance? Does it cover horde? Both? Are there profession guides? Class guides? Depending on how much they are offering, the amount the guide is worth can change dramatically. Even if the guide offered absolutely everything, I would never pay more than $100.00.

Remember, these guides are here to save you time. Is your time worth money to you? How much is it worth? How deep are you into the game? These are all questions you should ask yourself before you decide on a guide. Make sure to read about several different guides and check out the merchant sites before coming to a firm decision.

Who is there to say a tourist guide qualified or not? If you are choosing your own private guide before traveling, how do you judge?

Government license, most people would quickly reply. True. Guide licenses are issued in almost every country and region. License types vary from mountain guides to diving guides. A guide is qualified, since he has studied, passed government tests, and obtained a license.

Yet discussions on Philadelphia tourist guides sue have brought more thoughts on this test-to-qualify. The Philadelphia government recently required tourist guides to pass a history test and get license before introducing landmarks in the region. Three local guides sued, saying it violated free speech rights. Some argued passing a test doesn’t mean one has thorough understanding of the region history. Some pointed out it benefiting none but some commercial bodies.

Not only people in the States question qualification tests. There are also Chinese graduates complaining on acquiring the license but no actual work. To some extent, the reason lies in the breakaway between government tests and market requirements. Take China as an example, the qualification tests for tourist guides include Basic Guiding Knowledge, Industry Law and Morality, Guiding Skills, and Oral Test. The items are necessary but very basic. It makes to be a guide, yet far from a well-qualified guide.

Stand in the shoes of a traveler, the client who considers hiring a tourist guide. What will he expect to achieve a fantastic and unforgettable trip? Of course the basic guiding knowledge is important. Some other elements are as well critical, especially in private small-group guiding as we discuss here.
The guide shall speak language of the client’s, foreign and domestic the same. People are not hiring someone to recite information on guide books. If so, they simply buy a Lonely Planet book. They want the guide to introduce and answer questions. Tailor-made trip is desired. Some people pay attention to cultures, some are attracted by local foods, and some want nothing but shopping. The travelers all want a guide to maximize their local exploration. Another expectation is the guide to handle local transportation cleverly. It doesn’t matter which transportation means, private cars, taxi, metro, tuk-tuk… But no client would be happy about repeated routes or traffic jam in rushing hours.

The market survivors are those who understand the needs of different travelers. The clients’ viral, in return, outstands the guide from others. But where to find such viral? It couldn’t be only the old-fashioned word of mouth. Thousands of travel websites are available for people to give destination reviews, VirtualTourist and TripAdvisor to name a few. Hotel and hostel reviews are easily accessible in various languages. But when it comes to tourist guides, there lacks a common platform to share client comments. Travelers are willing to talk about their experiences, either a fantastic trip with private tourist guide, or a terrible day by poor guiding. The clients need a place to give feedback. Other travelers want to hear fair comments. Tourist guides benefit from “credit judgment” of market to get more business. OurExplorer is designed to be such a platform.

One further qualification is presentation of tourist guides themselves. This is often neglected and undervalued. You think a guide will only boast about himself to get more business? Not necessarily. Go through guides profiles on OurExplorer, 90% have provided fair self-introduction. Travelers are clever enough to distinguish advertisement from presentation. Therefore, the tourist guides shall indeed “promote” themselves and their knowledge as a local expert.

Self catering is the best way to enjoy all home facilities and have your own front door as well – the option if you wish to live freely in a home-from-home style in Suffolk. Also, of course, it is great value too so you can spend the money you’ve saved in the fantastic Suffolk Restaurants, or on enjoying more of Suffolk’s Attractions!

From cottages along pretty country lanes to modern apartments close to the beach – choosing self-catering accommodation in Suffolk is a vote for comfortable freedom. Here is an overview of just some of the wonderful options available to you in Suffolk.

Cottages make for a perfect self catering holiday, offering a cosy and homely environment whilst providing all of the facilities needed to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Cottages are often found in idylic, secluded and beautifully scenic spots, and there are plenty available in Suffolk.

Suffolk Holiday Cottages have a huge selection of options available, whether you are looking for contemporary chic or classic comfort. Similarly, Best of Suffolk in Aldeburgh offers a wonderful range of accommodation in stylish holiday cottages along the Suffolk Coast and throughout the countryside.

In Woodbridge you will discover Thatched Farm which provides self catering in two lovely cottages in the grounds of the farm. The cottages were once farm buildings that have been renovated to offer peaceful holiday accommodation in an ideal location to explore Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. There is ample parking, a laundry room on site and free wireless internet access.

In Orford you will find not one but two lovely cottages available for hire – Burnt Cottage and Quay View. Burnt Cottage is a comfortable, pretty and clean period cottage in a very quiet traffic-free lane, and Quay View is an annexe of Quay House, with stunning views over the Estuary and the Quay. Both of these charming cottages come fully equipped with all expected bathroom/kicthen/bedroom/lounge facilities and have off-street parking. Quay View welcomes two well-behaved dogs.

For a unique experience, stay at Bay Tree Cottage. This thatched cottage is a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century, in the well known village of Redgrave. The cottage is situated in a quiet lane with very little traffic, overlooking fields to the front and rear and offering beautiful walks on the doorstep. The large garden at the rear is totally private and also houses a small, separate studio room.
Caravan Parks and Campsites also make for an enjoyable, family-friendly self catering holiday in the wonderful Suffolk countryside. There are a huge selection to choose from in Suffolk, all offering facilities such as parking, shower block, on-site shop, beautiful surroundings and easy access to town centres and local attractions. Caravanning and camping also make for very cost effective holidays.

It is also possible to find self catering accommodation in Suffolk that is the height of luxury. For example, 1st Place Newmarket Apartments provide the ultimate in comfort alongside the all-important little extras such as Egyptian cotton bedding, towels, toiletries, lounge with TV, free Wi-Fi, and a selection of DVDs, and kicthen.

Milton Villa in Aldeburgh is a comfortable, self contained Family House. There are two generous bedrooms in the main house, with recently refurbished bathroom and bath. There is also a bright and spacious annexe in the garden with adult-sized bunk beds. The Villa has a well equipped kitchen and laundry room, plus there is a sitting room with a wood burner.

Finally, for the finest possible self catering accommodation, stay at Dower House, located with its own garden on the 1,800 acres of grounds at The Ickworth Hotel, Bury St Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. There are 11 individually designed suites in total. Whether you’re a couple, family or a group of friends, the suites make an ideal base for family breaks in Suffolk.

Another important reason for choosing self-catering accommodation in Suffolk is that one of the hot secrets of the county is that it is overflowing with excellent food-shopping. You can buy vegetables straight from the farm and plunge deep into the cheeses, cured meats, and local produce of gourmet delis. You can skip cooking altogether and just enjoy the fare of farmers’ markets, and raid the counters of the many shops selling Suffolk’s wonderful delis.

If you do decide to cook, your self-catering kitchen cupboards will have all the basic tools and pans you need. On top of the agreed hire price, you may be charged for electricity and gas, so do discuss all charges beforehand with the owners of the self-catering homes, and find out if there is anything you might need to bring along to create your own home-from-home – or indeed, your own style of Suffolk-inspired cuisine.

It has been a dismal year for house prices, according to the Global Property Guide’s latest survey of publicly-available house-price time-series for the year 2008. And seen from a global perspective, the downturn is still accelerating.

The collapse of the world’s housing markets can be seen from three points of view, and unfortunately, all of them reinforce the bad news.

During 2008, the downward price momentum accelerated, as compared to 2007.

Only 2 countries saw positive momentum in 2008 (a slower downward house price movement than last year, or faster upward movement), while 28 countries saw their housing market momentum deteriorating, compared to the previous year. The two countries with a positive momentum were Germany and Switzerland.



During 2008, house prices fell in most countries.

During 2008 only 8 out of 32 countries saw house prices rise, after adjustment for inflation, while 20 countries experienced house price falls.

In contrast, during the year 2007, the downturn was just beginning, and only 6 countries saw house prices fall, while 24 countries saw house prices rise (all figures inflation-adjusted).

Many house-price falls during 2008 were extremely severe. Countries with house price falls of over 10% during 2008 were Latvia (Riga) (37%), Lithuania (Vilnius) (27%), the US (20%), the UK (18%), Iceland (16%), Ireland (12%), and the Ukraine (Kiev) (12%) (all figures inflation-adjusted).

During the final quarter (Q4) of 2008, the downward price momentum significantly accelerated, as compared to Q3, suggesting that the situation is deteriorating.

During 2008’s final quarter, 9 countries saw house price falls of 5% or more during just that quarter. Price drops of more than 10% during this single quarter occurred in three countries – in Latvia (Riga), which saw price falls of 15%, in Ukraine (Kiev) (13%), and in Hong Kong (15%). Other countries with Q4 house-price falls of 5% and over, included the UAE (8%), Lithuania (7%), Iceland (7%), Singapore (6%), Bulgaria (5%), and the UK (5%) (all figures inflation-adjusted, except UAE).

These price falls were much greater than during the previous quarter, Q3. During that previous quarter, only two countries experienced house-price falls (inflation-adjusted) of 5% or more, and no countries experienced house-price falls of more than 10%.

REGIONAL SURVEY BY GLOBAL PROPERTY GUIDE

Europe has major problems

The Baltic countries of Latvia and Lithuania suffered the hardest price falls both in nominal and real terms. In Riga, Latvia, the average price of standard-type apartments plunged 37% during 2008. Prices have been going down in Latvia since late 2007, after a remarkable increase of about 70% in 2006. The most alarming decline took place in the 4th quarter, when prices declined by 15%, the steepest quarterly drop in real terms in any country. These price falls were triggered by increased interest rates, and by the tightened credit rules which Latvia imposed in 2007.

Average prices of apartments in Vilnius, Lithuania, fell by 27% during 2008. House prices started slowing in mid-2007, and crashed in early 2008.

House prices in the UK plummeted by 18% in 2008. Although mortgage interest rates dropped slightly, to 4.48% in December 2008, the number of loan approvals for house purchases fell 58% in 2008.

There is serious trouble in Iceland (house price fall of 16% during 2008), Ireland (12%), Ukraine (12%), Malta (9%), Portugal (8%), France (8%) Finland (7%), Norway (6%) and in Spain (6%).

North America’s woes

In the US, the centre of the global financial crisis, in 2008 house prices fell 20% according to the Case-Shiller house price index, which emphasizes urban areas. OFHEO and FHFB figures, which are associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans and have somewhat lost credibility, suggest a smaller decline of 6% and 3% respectively, during 2008. The US government recently approved a $ 787 billion economic stimulus package, of which $275 billion will be allocated to rescue the ailing housing market.

Canada has been much less affected than the US.

Pacific heads down

Both Australia and New Zealand saw house price declines during 2008, of 7% and 8% respectively.

Asia no longer insulated

Housing markets in Asia have not been insulated. Singapore, Hong Kong and Philippines recorded house price falls during 2008.

Singapore’s private residential prices dropped 9% during 2008, in sharp contrast to the 26% price increase of experienced during 2007. The developed countries’ economic troubles adversely affected Singapore’s exports, and during 2008, output in the manufacturing sector, particularly of electronics, precision engineering and chemicals, shrank by 10.7%. Singapore was officially in recession in Q3 2008.

Hong Kong has been badly hit by the crisis. House prices were down by an average of 6% in 2008. But during the last quarter, Hong Kong experienced a severe decline in prices of 14%.

In Makati, Philippines, prime 3-bedroom condominium prices fell by 2% during 2008, after an 11% price rise during 2007. Nevertheless construction of high-rise residential buildings continues, with residential condominium stock rising by 7% during 2008, according to Colliers Philippines.

Japan recorded modest Tokyo condominium price rises of 1.2% during 2008. On the other hand, land prices in Japan’s six major cities fell by 6% y-o-y to Sep-2008.

In Shanghai, China, house price rises slowed to 5% y-o-y by the end of 2008, after peaking at 30% y-o-y to May 2008. However Shanghai is likely to be somewhat exceptional, and Xinhua News Agency reported house prices declines in 70 major cities during 2008. Shenzhen suffered the hardest fall, with prices down by 18% during 2008

UAE on shaky ground

In Dubai, UAE, despite the bleak global picture, saw surprisingly large dwelling price rises of 41% during 2008. However during the year’s final quarter, prices fell by 8% in nominal terms. This downturn is attributable to strongly tightening lending criteria, an increase in interest rates, multiple layoffs, and alarm among buyers.

Forecast: No recovery in 2009

History suggests that in a crash, housing markets take many years from peak year to full recovery. In view of this and of the pessimistic IMF forecast for the global economy, no real recovery is likely in the global housing markets this year.
The IMF has predicted that the world economy will grow by 0.5% in 2009, the lowest level in 60 years. GDP in advanced economies is expected to decline by 2% during 2009. The United Kingdom and Japan will be hit the hardest. Output in the UK may contract by 2.8%, while Japan’s may fall by 2.6%.

Growth in emerging economies is expected to slow to 3.3% in 2009, down from 6.3% in 2008. Developing Asia is forecast to be the least affected, with growth of 5.5%. China’s economy is predicted grow by 6.7% in 2009, but this is a substantial decline from 9% growth during 2008.

We cannot be optimistic for five reasons:

• Valuations still clearly remain stretched in most countries, in terms of price/rent ratios.

• Economic growth is slowing or negative in many countries, which is negative for housing values.

• There are no signs that banks are becoming more willing to lend.

• The unprecedented nature of the financial system’s collapse has greatly added to the difficulties facing the world’s housing markets.

• Some national governments are experiencing difficulty in refinancing their national debt, putting their currencies under pressure. Currency instability is likely to aggravate housing sector problems in countries where many loans were taken out in a foreign currency.

The positive news is that the US government and several others are acting with vigour, as has the IMF. Nevertheless, there is a long tough road ahead.

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There are a great many Boutique Hotels in Suffolk to choose from, but what exactly is a ‘Boutique Hotel’? Many people are uncertain of the features associated with the term – not least because the unique and distinct nature of such hotels is a main part of the definition. In simple terms, a boutique hotel will be unusual in some way – whether that be the building’s original structure and use (e.g. boutique hotels are sometimes converted barns, Grade Listed houses, or water mills, to name but a few examples), its interior decor and design, or its intimate-yet-stylish, bespoke bedrooms – it is likely to have that certain something that differentiates it from other, more traditional accommodation.

Boutique hotels offer the height of luxury and comfort to their guests, complimented by their individual character and charm. You can expect boutique hotels to have fewer rooms than a regular hotel – although this is by no means absolute – and many are independently owned, thus having more of a personal touch than hotels affiliated with a chain. Boutique hotels tend to be at the higher end of the cost ladder, but there are always exceptions to every rule.

Outlined below are some of the wonderful and fascinating boutique hotels that Suffolk has to offer.

The Gatehouse, on the outskirts of Ipswich, is truly a hidden delight. Resting in 3 acres of mature grounds, this small-yet-elegant, 13-roomed boutique hotel is designed in the Regency style and promises visitors a relaxing stay. The food served here is locally sourced and expertly prepared, and comes complete with a wonderful wine list to compliment your meal. The peaceful location on the edge of the town, alongside the beautiful gardens, provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or weekend away.

No article on Boutique Hotels in Suffolk would be complete without a mention of Sutherland House Hotel & Restuarant in Southwold. This fascinating building is rich in history and fully restored to offer a resplendent venue for drinks, meals, functions and, of course, wonderful rooms. Here you will find such delights as wood burning stoves and beautifully designed rooms with rich fabrics. Sutherland House Restaurant offers fine dining at its best. Guests are welcome to drop in for a glass of wine and a plate of tapas in front of the fire; a gourmet sandwich; a home-made Red Poll beef burger, or a British classic dish – or to come for a three course meal. The restaurant has just been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and 5 Yellow stars by the AA for 2009, making that three years in a row!

The Westleton Crown, set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh, is a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 12th Century. This lovely, distinct boutique hotel retains the rustic charm and character of its heritage, but with the added sophistication and comforts that the modern day guest has come accustomed to. The bar has a ‘local pub’ feel and offers a large selection of ales and wines, and the sophisticated AA 2 rosette, home-cooked menu may be sampled in the elegant dining room, cosy parlour, stylish conservatory, or outside on the charming terraced gardens – weather permitting! Visitors do not need to be guests at the hotel in order to dine there. Other highlights include log fires, 25 stylish and comfortable rooms (including family rooms), and nearby attractions such as Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere.
The Crown Inn, in Stoke by Nayland, is a privately owned village inn that is sure to make you feel welcome. The Inn has eleven graceful rooms overlooking open Suffolk countryside. All rooms are individually decorated, with the ground floor rooms being designed in the contemporary style, and the upstairs in a country home style. All are comfortably furnished, with handcrafted beds and Henderson Russell Furniture. Three rooms have French windows opening onto their own terrace, and one room has disabled facilities with a level wet room. All rooms come with breakfast included.

Tuddenham Mill is in an idyllic 12 acre rural setting near Newmarket and Cambridge. This traditional watermill has been refurbished sympathetically to offer its guests a luxurious stay coupled with a uniquely unforgettable experience. The Mill’s fifteen rooms are the height of style with Italian designed, over-sized beds to ensure maximum comfort, complete with all modern requirements and facilities – including Bose sound systems and Loewe flat screen TVs. When dining, the menu features an exciting selection that reflects the chic yet rustic surroundings. Choose to eat in the bar with the water wheel, outside by the pond or upstairs where you will find the much sought-after window tables with views back up the Mill Stream. The hotel also has meeting and conference rooms for small parties, and a number of options available for intimate wedding celebrations of up to 60 guests, including a license for civil ceremonies.

Satis House Hotel & Restaurant (pictured above and below) in Yoxford is a fine 18th Century Grade II listed country house, set in three acres of parkland. Charles Dickens was a friend of the family who owned the house in 1812, and in his book, Great Expectations, defines the name of this curiously named building as being meaning “Whoever lives in the house could wish for nothing more.” From the moment you enter the house and step onto the original York stone paving in the Entrance Hall, you realise that Satis House is a hotel with its own unique character. With an award winning AA 2 Rosette restaurant, beautiful gardens, comfortable rooms and exceptional, friendly service, guests at Satis House are sure to be inclined to agree with the famous author’s remarks.

The Great House is a multi-award winning boutique hotel in the market place of the medieval village, Lavenham, offering high quality accommodation and outstanding food. The house was extensively renovated in the 18th Century, but from the outside has a distinctly Georgian appearance. It was turned it into its current form of a luxury boutique hotel with restaurant in 1985. The French cuisine found in the restaurant has a wonderful reputation, and the five en suite bedrooms (four of which have separate lounges) are light and elegant yet retain the undeniable charm of the house. A multitude of hidden delights include generous sized beds (including a Jacobean four-poster), a mini-bar, espresso machines, plasma screen television, wifi, hifi, hairdryers and ironing boards and the complimentary fruit and decanter of sherry offer a welcoming touch. In summer the French doors open onto a lovely stone-paved courtyard for drinks, lunch or dinner.

If you are interested in the pursuit of making video games but don’t know where to start writing a game players guide is a good first option. It will give you a good understanding of the playability of games and how they are structured. You don’t have to be a great writer to create a great guide but you do have to know some basic rules. It will also give you some great insight and experience toward making your own games in the future.

Decide which type of game guide you are going to write

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

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

Get a second opinion

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

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

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

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

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As we shift towards the interactive age we begin to see signs of the new era in virtual interactive design. All one has to do is look at the current generation consoles, such as the Wii and the PS3 that provide controls intertwined into your movements. The era continues forward in other gaming areas as well. One of the newest innovations is in the strategy guides department. And of course, the engine of this new strategy guide method is none other than World of Warcraft.

The WoW guide department has been littered with good ones and bad ones, they have been reviewed and tried throughout the community and the cream has risen to the top. With the market saturated with Warcraft guides, what new template could be offered? Enter the In-Game Strategy Guide.

At the forefront is the Zygor Guide, this cool guide provides a software addon as well as the standard ebook format. The in-game portion displays as a small window on the game screen, it actually has two display options, the Big Guide, which is the large in-game window, and the Small Guide which is the small in-game window. It is an incredibly cool idea and really adds to the stale ebook strategy guide format. No more alt-tabbing in and out of the game, the in-game guide actually provides the path within the game.

Not to be left behind, Team Idemise and Joanna’s Horde Leveling Guide also provide in-game guide software. Team Idemise presents itself as an in-game waypoint system that points you exactly where you need to go. Joanna’s Guide provides a mod for in-game leveling as well, it is specifically for Wrath of the Lich King but she is about to release one as well for her first flagship as well.
The future is exciting for the online gaming community. But not just for them, imagine the guides that will install directly into console games so that those offline gamers will have this interactive option too. This will push the guide industry forward as the demand grows. This trend will expand exponentially.

It’s exciting to consider what other innovations that WoW strategy guides will begin to offer in the near future.