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Many of you read this column because you are against the RMT (Real Money Trading) industry. Be afraid. Be very afraid. The Korean powerhouse RMT companies have formed a "pressure group" to persuade the government that what they are doing is legal trading. [Story here]
For those of you like me who aren't about to pay for a Korean online newspaper, Raph Koster summed this little parable up well in his blog.

Since none of you took the five-minutes required to write up an article at Wikipedia about Ten Ton Hammer (I'd even accept one on Loading...) I'm going to punish you by linking to a MMOG that does have an article, Furcadia. Just so you are warned, the beatings will cease when morale improves. How'd that link make you feel? All queasy inside? Good, now go write that article.

In a classy move, Blizzard has invented a way for impatient customers who ordered a Collector's Edition, but were unable to wait for it arrive to upgrade with their CE key. Hey if they are willing to buy both the CE and the regular edition, why not help them out?

If you are a Vanguard player, or plan to be, make sure you stop by our Vanguard database, the forums and the website. This is the undisputed, no contenders in sight, #1 with a bullet on the Billboard charts Vanguard information spot in the Interwebs.

Talk to me, either in the comments section of the blog or in our forums!
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Exclusive TenTonHammer.com Content!
01.23.2007

• EverQuest 2: Guide To Druid Achievement Points
  "If you call a Druid a tree hugging hippie, you might find yourself on the receiving end of a protest. Some of the angrier ones will drop lightning on you though. Want to join their ranks? Ten Ton Hammer has a handy guide to the Druid Achievement points!"
• Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes - Tuesday Tips
  "Start off your Tuesday with another tip from Ten Ton Hammer. This week, Ralsu provides 8 tasks for Vanguard healers before they ever kill their first mob."
• World of Warcraft: Making Money In Outland
  "Our latest Burning Crusade guide is full of tips and information on making money in Outland for flying mounts, repairs, enchants, and or anything else! We go over all of the current best methods of gaining cash without too much effort or those dirty gold sellers!"
• World of Warcraft: The Race To 70
  "Every week we give our WoW forum flock a new topic to discuss. This week’s topic is a discussion of the best speed in which to level to the new level cap of 70."
• World of Warcraft: Hellfire Ramparts Guide
  "So, you made it into the Burning Crusade and now are looking for some instances to do? We have you covered! The first instance you should run in the Hellfire Ramparts and hence it is our first guide. Check it out for all the details."
• World of Warcraft: Scryers vs Aldors
  "Which side to pick in this war between two friendly yet opposed factions? Well, it's a tough call. The Scryers and Aldors both offer different rewards for gaining reputation with them and you can only be allied with one at a time. That's why our guide goes over the various rewards and helps you choose which side is right for you. We've also got some information on switching sides and the new "spellthread" that is available!"

Hot Content

• World of Warcraft: Scryers vs Aldors
• World of Warcraft: Hellfire Ramparts Guide
• World of Warcraft: Making Money In Outland
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Interview With Nick Parkinson
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade First Impressions
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Beta Database Released
• World of Warcraft: Welcome To The Burning Crusade
• World of Warcraft: Jewelcrafting Guide

Real World News - You Can't Make This Up

• Robot Nurses In Three Years [Thanks Matt]
  All hail our needle wielding robotic overlords.
• Internet Multitasking Disorder [Thanks Matt]
  ADD for the new generation.
• Eco-friendly Housing, Frodo-and-Sam Style [Thanks Matt]
  I just call it a cave.
• Exploding Robots May Scout Asteroids [Thanks Matt]
  All hail our Bruce Willis robotic overlords.

Vin Diesel Fact: Chuck Norris once challenged Mr. T to a fight. Vin Diesel won.

Thanks as always for visiting TenTonHammer.com
- John "Boomjack" Hoskin

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