When Deva turned 17, a year before his enthronement, the Maras tried to penetrate deep into the innermost part of the kingdom for the first time which caught everyone in surprise. It was as if there was a traitor who aided the Maras in their attack. Their primary target is Prince Deva. Deva was able to drive off the Maras but was seriously wounded in the consequent combat. He lingered into oblivion for the next few days while the tribe restlessly waits for his recovery. Everybody was in a state of shock except his loathsome stepmother and half-brother.
After one month from a coma-like state, Deva awoke. His eyes reflected the blazing glow of some with immense mantra power. He stood up and headed straight to the king and asked for his leave, telling the king that gods called out to him and he must find his destiny. The king’s plea was in vain for Deva had already made up his mind. Without telling the king his destination, he pointed to the sky and the vasts tracts of land surrounding it and the king immediately understood. He was also aware that the queen and her son were behind the recent attack of the Maras and the attempt to kill Deva. Fortunately, their plans did not work. On the day Deva left, the king asked for the reason behind his leaving and Deva whispered hs reply, “To uncover the higher truth and convene the people who have been calling out to me”. Then he began his long and tough journey.
From the time he left the kingdom, he was constantly troubled by the Maras which were a minor nuisance compared to the mysterious voices that were perturbing him throughout his journey. One is telling him to resists the Maras and use his mystical powers to protect the Mantra. The other is telling him to use his powers and ability to become the master of the Maras. His journey was a never ending battle of core searching and he arrived at the Mandara highlands more plagued and befuddled than before.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Tantra Online's War of the Eight Kings - Chapter One
In the eastern part of Tantra, there was a tribe situated in a region of vast fields and blessed with temperate climate. But when an army of Mara threatened to swamped Tantra, the tribe witnessed a birth of a miracle, a child that they all knew to be designed for greater things. They named him Prince Deva. But his mother died after ordeal.
Few years passed and the new queen gave birth to another prince. Deva’s childhood was rather normal and quiet but since his stepmother and stepbrother wasn't affectionate of him, the queen made all efforts to disgrace him to the king and Deva received ill-treatment from his half-brother.
The prince, gifted with special Mantra powers, was completely unconscious of the rising conspiracy against his ascendancy to the throne and was caught up with his own imaginary world, as if constantly daydreaming of a place where gods ruled.
One day, at that time when the prince learned how to speak, he was awoken by a horrible nightmare and he screamed, “The Maras, maras…”. The nannies and servants immediately roused and tried to calm him down. Premonition the nightmare of the things to come, the attack and plunder of Mara become more rampant at the east side of Tantra. But the tribe was able to repulse the constant raids of Mara with the aid of the divine mantra and soon, peace and prosperity came back throughout the lands. At the tender age, Prince Deva who was blessed with a very powerful mantra, was able to single handedly crush evil Maras, a deed not even the elders could accomplish. He was held as the savior of the tribe which caused more jealousy from his stepmother and half-brother.
Despite his tribe’s undying appreciation, he still longed for his mother. His efforts to reach out for his stepmother were all for nothing which brought him to a deep-seated loneliness, torment that was beyond words.
Two voices from above would oftentimes call to him, one is telling him to leave and face a different fate and be one with those who have the same fate, but the other is telling him that he is a prince and a bearer of great powers. He should learn how to love and hold on to what is what he have now. These two voices were tearing him apart, driving him to the edge of madness and confusion.
Few years passed and the new queen gave birth to another prince. Deva’s childhood was rather normal and quiet but since his stepmother and stepbrother wasn't affectionate of him, the queen made all efforts to disgrace him to the king and Deva received ill-treatment from his half-brother.
The prince, gifted with special Mantra powers, was completely unconscious of the rising conspiracy against his ascendancy to the throne and was caught up with his own imaginary world, as if constantly daydreaming of a place where gods ruled.
One day, at that time when the prince learned how to speak, he was awoken by a horrible nightmare and he screamed, “The Maras, maras…”. The nannies and servants immediately roused and tried to calm him down. Premonition the nightmare of the things to come, the attack and plunder of Mara become more rampant at the east side of Tantra. But the tribe was able to repulse the constant raids of Mara with the aid of the divine mantra and soon, peace and prosperity came back throughout the lands. At the tender age, Prince Deva who was blessed with a very powerful mantra, was able to single handedly crush evil Maras, a deed not even the elders could accomplish. He was held as the savior of the tribe which caused more jealousy from his stepmother and half-brother.
Despite his tribe’s undying appreciation, he still longed for his mother. His efforts to reach out for his stepmother were all for nothing which brought him to a deep-seated loneliness, torment that was beyond words.
Two voices from above would oftentimes call to him, one is telling him to leave and face a different fate and be one with those who have the same fate, but the other is telling him that he is a prince and a bearer of great powers. He should learn how to love and hold on to what is what he have now. These two voices were tearing him apart, driving him to the edge of madness and confusion.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
How To Protect Your Tantra Online Account
Tantraeapolis.com reminds you that we do seriously deal with hacked account cases but still players are ultimately responsible for the safety of their Tantra Online account. Here we present some tips for you to protect your account:
We appreciate your reading through those tips and hope you can protect your account carefully. If you have any questions, please email supportcenter@tantraeapolis.com or simply fill up the form at http://tantraeapolis.com/support
- Use a long password. The longer your password is, the harder it is for hacker to break it; and use a combination of both letters and numbers.
- Don't make your character name exactly the same as your login account. It will be easier for the hackers to break your password.
- Never let anyone else know your username, password, security question and answer.
- Never share or trade your account with anyone. It is not allowed; otherwise you must be responsible for its consequence. Some scammers will trade you their accounts for real money or in-game items, and then change the account password or hack the account they know exactly the information they need.
- Don't trust anyone who offers free e-gold or premium items. Once you believed it, they would ask you for your username and password, and then you might be hacked.
- We recommend you to trade in the forum's Marketplace section.
- Beware of fraud sites. There is only one Tantraeapolis website: Tantraeapolis.com. Don't believe in any news not coming from Tantraeapolis.com.
- Don't believe in fake GM. GMs have "[ ]" at the end of their names. Don't trust anyone claiming to be a GM but not having these characters "[ ]" at the end of their names.
- Don't try any bot. No matter what kind of bot you are using, you are effectively giving your account login and password to the creators of bots, and your account are exposed into great danger. The creators of bot programs can take away your account at anytime.
- Scan your computer for any virus for at least once a week.
- There is only one identifiable working email for Tantraeapolis and it always has "@tantraeapolis.com". All cases will be solved via these emails. Don't believe in anyone inquiring your account information that has no "@tantraeapolis.com" in an email address.
We appreciate your reading through those tips and hope you can protect your account carefully. If you have any questions, please email supportcenter@tantraeapolis.com or simply fill up the form at http://tantraeapolis.com/support
Monday, August 25, 2014
Top 10 Best Gaming Mice
In playing an online game like Tantra Online, Counter-Strike, etc. aiming, targeting, slashing, attacking are some of the most important actions you take in a game happen with the click of a mouse. Any gaming mouse you buy will offer reliable connectivity, smooth and responsive tracking, and basic click and scroll functions. But what makes a good gaming mouse? It's more than basic functionality.
A high-quality sensor is the first step toward precision and accuracy. Cheaper mice will usually have optical (or LED) sensors, which offer fairly good tracking sensitivity, but do particularly well at tracking well when lifted slightly from the tracking surface. Laser sensors, on the other hand, may be a bit more finicky in the heat of battle, but offer much better tracking. It's also possible to get the best of both worlds, using the two sensors in tandem to provide the high-accuracy tracking of a laser with the less delicate tracking of an optical sensor.
The best gaming mice offer comfort and customization. Features match the unique needs of your preferred games, whether you're dealing with a firefight or staving of an advancing horde. Mice for first-person shooters feature ratcheting scroll-wheels—letting you cycle through your arsenal without selecting the wrong weapon—and on-the-fly DPI adjustment, letting you switch between the fast low-DPI tracking needed in a frantic firefight and the more tightly controlled high-DPI needed for lining up a sniper's shot.
Mice designed with real-time strategy games and MMOs in mind are often outfitted with an array of programmable macro buttons. Set just under the tip of the thumb, these mice offer 6 to 12 buttons that can either be used as number keys or programmed to execute longer macro commands.
All of the gaming mice currently available are made with some customization in mind, even if it's just tweaking the tracking speed. Each gaming gear manufacturer has developed its own customization software, which often offers advanced macro programming. In addition to recording macro commands, these setting dashboards will also let you swap pre-set profiles, and many also offer presets for non-gaming use, letting you leverage your programmable mouse in programs like Excel and Photoshop.
For maximum comfort, many gaming mice can also be customized physically. Removable weights are common, letting you tweak the total weight one way or the other. Some models take this even further, letting you shift the center of balance, or adjust the height and pitch of the palm-rest.
Finding the best gaming mouse for you comes down to knowing your own preferred style of game, determining whether or not you will take advantage of more complex functions, and then tweaking the chosen mouse to your specific tastes.
Corsair Vengeance M65
With its highly accurate tracking, dedicated sniper button, and overall killer design, the Corsair Vengeance M65 is a fine addition to any first-person-shooter enthusiast's arsenal.
Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse offers all of the great gaming performance you want from a high-performance product, and few of the pitfalls.
Roccat Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse
The Roccat Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse is a basic mouse, with an ambidextrous design, solid performance, and little else.
CM Storm Recon
The CM Storm Recon comfortably fills the niche between premium gaming mice and basic value-priced alternatives.
Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Laser Mouse
The Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Laser Mouse is a revamped classic, letting you choose between wired or wireless use, and customize 13 different functions.
Razer Ouroboros
The Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse is highly configurable, with a dizzying array of options and features, but its price will keep many buyers at bay.
Genius X-G510
The Genius X-G510 is a gaming mouse for those looking for a little extra customization options.
Logitech G400s Optical Gaming Mouse
With its 4,000dpi sensor and reasonable capacity for customization, the Logitech G400s Optical Gaming Mouse is a decent option for FPS enthusiasts, though better options exist in this price range.
Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G500s updates a long-standing classic gaming mouse, keeping everything there is to love.
SteelSeries Sensei [RAW]
The SteelSeries Sensei [RAW] is stripped down and refined, creating a solid gaming mouse, though it's not without its flaws.
A high-quality sensor is the first step toward precision and accuracy. Cheaper mice will usually have optical (or LED) sensors, which offer fairly good tracking sensitivity, but do particularly well at tracking well when lifted slightly from the tracking surface. Laser sensors, on the other hand, may be a bit more finicky in the heat of battle, but offer much better tracking. It's also possible to get the best of both worlds, using the two sensors in tandem to provide the high-accuracy tracking of a laser with the less delicate tracking of an optical sensor.
The best gaming mice offer comfort and customization. Features match the unique needs of your preferred games, whether you're dealing with a firefight or staving of an advancing horde. Mice for first-person shooters feature ratcheting scroll-wheels—letting you cycle through your arsenal without selecting the wrong weapon—and on-the-fly DPI adjustment, letting you switch between the fast low-DPI tracking needed in a frantic firefight and the more tightly controlled high-DPI needed for lining up a sniper's shot.
Mice designed with real-time strategy games and MMOs in mind are often outfitted with an array of programmable macro buttons. Set just under the tip of the thumb, these mice offer 6 to 12 buttons that can either be used as number keys or programmed to execute longer macro commands.
All of the gaming mice currently available are made with some customization in mind, even if it's just tweaking the tracking speed. Each gaming gear manufacturer has developed its own customization software, which often offers advanced macro programming. In addition to recording macro commands, these setting dashboards will also let you swap pre-set profiles, and many also offer presets for non-gaming use, letting you leverage your programmable mouse in programs like Excel and Photoshop.
For maximum comfort, many gaming mice can also be customized physically. Removable weights are common, letting you tweak the total weight one way or the other. Some models take this even further, letting you shift the center of balance, or adjust the height and pitch of the palm-rest.
Finding the best gaming mouse for you comes down to knowing your own preferred style of game, determining whether or not you will take advantage of more complex functions, and then tweaking the chosen mouse to your specific tastes.
Corsair Vengeance M65
With its highly accurate tracking, dedicated sniper button, and overall killer design, the Corsair Vengeance M65 is a fine addition to any first-person-shooter enthusiast's arsenal.
Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse offers all of the great gaming performance you want from a high-performance product, and few of the pitfalls.
Roccat Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse
The Roccat Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse is a basic mouse, with an ambidextrous design, solid performance, and little else.
CM Storm Recon
The CM Storm Recon comfortably fills the niche between premium gaming mice and basic value-priced alternatives.
Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Laser Mouse
The Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Laser Mouse is a revamped classic, letting you choose between wired or wireless use, and customize 13 different functions.
Razer Ouroboros
The Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse is highly configurable, with a dizzying array of options and features, but its price will keep many buyers at bay.
Genius X-G510
The Genius X-G510 is a gaming mouse for those looking for a little extra customization options.
Logitech G400s Optical Gaming Mouse
With its 4,000dpi sensor and reasonable capacity for customization, the Logitech G400s Optical Gaming Mouse is a decent option for FPS enthusiasts, though better options exist in this price range.
Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G500s updates a long-standing classic gaming mouse, keeping everything there is to love.
SteelSeries Sensei [RAW]
The SteelSeries Sensei [RAW] is stripped down and refined, creating a solid gaming mouse, though it's not without its flaws.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
10 Essential Windows Apps for Online Gamers
Windows 8.1 has been out since October 2013, but we still cling to our installs of Windows 7 while playing Tantra Online. We love its reliability, even if it's missing some of Windows 8's under-the-hood improvements. If you're also still using Windows 7, your gaming PC is probably loaded with years of accumulated software. But are you using the best? We put together a list of the best free programs for Windows 7, and we've boiled that list down to the 10 programs we think are essentials. If you don't have these programs installed already, here's why you should download them.
CCleaner
You love a clean computer right? Even if you religiously empty your recycle bin and clean out your browser cache, there are still files that pile up in Windows that you can do without. Running CCleaner every few months will keep your system clear of temporary files and error logs and leftover registry strings. If you're running Windows on an SSD, you may be surprised by how much vital space you free up with CCleaner, and a system cleanup only takes about a minute.
Notepad++
Even if you're not a programmer by knowledge or at least by nature, Notepad++ is a great piece of software to have on your computer. It vastly expands on the basics of Notepad with tabs, powerful search, a customizable GUI, and support for multiple programming languages. It knows how to parse code and linebreaks and can make a jumbled mass of text into something perfectly readable. It can also add a handy link to your Windows context menu for quickly opening up text files. If your text editing needs are modest, you'll appreciate Notepad++'s speed and accessibility. If you need to do heavy-duty coding work, you'll love the depth of its options menus and how customizable it is. An absolute must-have.
WinRAR
You're probably already using WinRAR. You are, right? Right? In the land of zipping, WinRAR is king. Small, unobtrusive, but able to zip or unzip every format under the sun, with great context menu support thrown in to make it even faster. We've got nothing against 7zup--it's perfectly fine!
Adobe Reader
Adobe software has a reputation for bloat, and it's true that there are lighter PDF applications out there. Foxit's PDF Reader, for example, is a good tool if you only need to read PDFs. But if you ever need to edit PDFs, Acrobat Reader gets the job done. It's free, includes easy tools for adding text or a signature to a document. It can also export as a Word document.
Defraggler
Windows 7 does a good job of automatically defragmenting your harddrives quietly in the background. Most likely, your drives are trucking along just fine without you manually defragging them. But sometimes--after moving a ton of files, or making space on an overly full hard drive--you want to do some manual defragging. Defraggler, from the creators of CCleaner, will do the trick. More importantly, it can do targeted defragmenting. You can see what files or drive sectors are fragmented, and specifically defragment those, without waiting two hours for your entire drive to be cleaned up.
Recuva
Recuva is a handy tool to have around when things go south. You accidentally delete a file, and Recuva can help you get it back. It's designed to help with a simple undelete, or to go digging for files that may still be accessible even after you've formatted a disk. Recuva can also help with the opposite task: if you have a file you really want to erase, Recuva can help securely overwrite that file's spot on the hard disk to make it much tougher to recover.
VLC Media Player
If VLC can't play it, it's probably broke. That's not VLC's slogan, but it may as well be. This free, open source video player comes with built-in video codecs for just about any file format imaginable. It's simple. It's powerful. It's an absolute essential video player, and is constantly dueling for my affection with the also-great Media Player Classic. VLC offers a couple extra features that I love: it can crank volume up to the 200% mark, which is important for quieter files, and it can easily adjust audio playback speed, which makes it a handy tool for transcribing. It may be the best video player on PC, but it's good for audio, too!
Handbrake
You've got an .avi that needs to be an .mp4. Or an .mp4 that needs to be an .mkv. What do you do? You could mess around with heavy-duty video editing software or one of a million crappy website transcoding options that don't work very well. Or you could simply download Handbrake, and it'll solve all your problems. This open source transcoder is easy to use--you can drag a file into it, set a few quality options, and hit the big green start button--and it'll fix up any video file as a shiny new .mp4 or .mkv. If you do any video editing, Handbrake should be in your arsenal.
Google Chrome
We use Chrome. You probably use Chrome. Google's browser has grown from a scrappy Firefox alternative into the de facto web browser, and it's still the one we install for our parents or grab first thing when we have a clean Windows machine. There have been some bumps along the road in Chrome's development--sometimes it gets slow or crashy for a release or two--but it's hard to imagine living without some of its features, like tab and password syncing between desktop and laptop and smartphone.
LastPass
Unless you already use a password manager or have an incredible memory, you probably overuse the same password on too many websites. Most of us do! It's okay: you can make things better before a hacker waltzes off with all your personal information. Using LastPass is a great starting point. The free service lets you create a master password, then creates strings of gibberish for all of your accounts, so you never have to worry about one website breach compromising all of your information. LastPass will also remember an autofill all your passwords, and you can install it on multiple devices to keep the sign-in process easy. It's a painless password manager to use, and will make your data far more secure. You've got nothing to lose.
CCleaner
You love a clean computer right? Even if you religiously empty your recycle bin and clean out your browser cache, there are still files that pile up in Windows that you can do without. Running CCleaner every few months will keep your system clear of temporary files and error logs and leftover registry strings. If you're running Windows on an SSD, you may be surprised by how much vital space you free up with CCleaner, and a system cleanup only takes about a minute.
Notepad++
Even if you're not a programmer by knowledge or at least by nature, Notepad++ is a great piece of software to have on your computer. It vastly expands on the basics of Notepad with tabs, powerful search, a customizable GUI, and support for multiple programming languages. It knows how to parse code and linebreaks and can make a jumbled mass of text into something perfectly readable. It can also add a handy link to your Windows context menu for quickly opening up text files. If your text editing needs are modest, you'll appreciate Notepad++'s speed and accessibility. If you need to do heavy-duty coding work, you'll love the depth of its options menus and how customizable it is. An absolute must-have.
WinRAR
You're probably already using WinRAR. You are, right? Right? In the land of zipping, WinRAR is king. Small, unobtrusive, but able to zip or unzip every format under the sun, with great context menu support thrown in to make it even faster. We've got nothing against 7zup--it's perfectly fine!
Adobe Reader
Adobe software has a reputation for bloat, and it's true that there are lighter PDF applications out there. Foxit's PDF Reader, for example, is a good tool if you only need to read PDFs. But if you ever need to edit PDFs, Acrobat Reader gets the job done. It's free, includes easy tools for adding text or a signature to a document. It can also export as a Word document.
Defraggler
Windows 7 does a good job of automatically defragmenting your harddrives quietly in the background. Most likely, your drives are trucking along just fine without you manually defragging them. But sometimes--after moving a ton of files, or making space on an overly full hard drive--you want to do some manual defragging. Defraggler, from the creators of CCleaner, will do the trick. More importantly, it can do targeted defragmenting. You can see what files or drive sectors are fragmented, and specifically defragment those, without waiting two hours for your entire drive to be cleaned up.
Recuva
Recuva is a handy tool to have around when things go south. You accidentally delete a file, and Recuva can help you get it back. It's designed to help with a simple undelete, or to go digging for files that may still be accessible even after you've formatted a disk. Recuva can also help with the opposite task: if you have a file you really want to erase, Recuva can help securely overwrite that file's spot on the hard disk to make it much tougher to recover.
VLC Media Player
If VLC can't play it, it's probably broke. That's not VLC's slogan, but it may as well be. This free, open source video player comes with built-in video codecs for just about any file format imaginable. It's simple. It's powerful. It's an absolute essential video player, and is constantly dueling for my affection with the also-great Media Player Classic. VLC offers a couple extra features that I love: it can crank volume up to the 200% mark, which is important for quieter files, and it can easily adjust audio playback speed, which makes it a handy tool for transcribing. It may be the best video player on PC, but it's good for audio, too!
Handbrake
You've got an .avi that needs to be an .mp4. Or an .mp4 that needs to be an .mkv. What do you do? You could mess around with heavy-duty video editing software or one of a million crappy website transcoding options that don't work very well. Or you could simply download Handbrake, and it'll solve all your problems. This open source transcoder is easy to use--you can drag a file into it, set a few quality options, and hit the big green start button--and it'll fix up any video file as a shiny new .mp4 or .mkv. If you do any video editing, Handbrake should be in your arsenal.
Google Chrome
We use Chrome. You probably use Chrome. Google's browser has grown from a scrappy Firefox alternative into the de facto web browser, and it's still the one we install for our parents or grab first thing when we have a clean Windows machine. There have been some bumps along the road in Chrome's development--sometimes it gets slow or crashy for a release or two--but it's hard to imagine living without some of its features, like tab and password syncing between desktop and laptop and smartphone.
LastPass
Unless you already use a password manager or have an incredible memory, you probably overuse the same password on too many websites. Most of us do! It's okay: you can make things better before a hacker waltzes off with all your personal information. Using LastPass is a great starting point. The free service lets you create a master password, then creates strings of gibberish for all of your accounts, so you never have to worry about one website breach compromising all of your information. LastPass will also remember an autofill all your passwords, and you can install it on multiple devices to keep the sign-in process easy. It's a painless password manager to use, and will make your data far more secure. You've got nothing to lose.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
A-Must Upgrade Reasons Why You Should Dump Windows XP
You really, really need to dump Windows XP. No, really. Windows XP was great, and many users still love the operating system, including Tantra Online players but...it’s more than a decade old. At the rate technology evolves, that makes Windows XP a near-relic. Although it may still appear to work fine, the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t really apply to Windows XP. It’s broken in many ways, and when Microsoft officially stops supporting it next April, it really will be broken.
You don’t even need to upgrade to Windows 8. Windows 7 would be fine. Whether you or a stubborn holdout you know still needs convincing, these three reasons should do the trick.
Productivity
From a 10,000-foot view, Windows XP seems productive enough. It runs the applications you need it to run. It checks email. It surfs the Web. When you take a closer look, though, the newer versions of Windows have features that help you work more efficiently.
Aero Snap, which appeared in Windows 7, makes maximizing, minimizing, and organizing windows as simple as dragging them to the edge of the display. You can drag up to maximize, drag down to minimize, and drag to the left or right to snap the window to the respective half of the display. When you first start using Aero Snap, it seems like a novelty with little real value, but it quickly becomes second nature. After using Aero Snap for awhile, you’ll discover that it streamlines your work, and you’ll regret all the time you spent dragging windows here and there in XP.
Windows 8 has another feature that can save you even more time. File History is similar to the Time Machine function in Mac OS X. It scans your files every hour and stores copies of the incremental changes over time. If you accidentally overwrite a crucial presentation, or you decide to scrap your changes and want to go back to the way things were a few hours ago, it’s easy to restore a file from any point in the history.
Another timesaver in Windows 8 is Automatic Maintenance. Managing the little things that keep your PC tuned and optimized—like defragmenting your storage, antimalware scans, updating the operating system, and performing diagnostic tests—can be tedious. Automatic Maintenance takes care of all of those things for you while you sleep.
Once you get used to the features in Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ll wonder how you got by without them for so long.
New technology
Using an operating system that’s more than a decade old can also paint you into a corner when it comes to the peripherals and devices you can use with it. As new technologies are developed, they’re generally engineered with the latest operating systems in mind, and unlikely to be supported on Windows XP.
USB 3.0 is a prime example. Most USB 3.0 devices will still work—in a technical sense—with Windows XP because they’re backward-compatible. However, they will fall back to USB 2.0 compatibility and transfer data at about one-tenth of the potential speed of USB 3.0. Also note that even USB 3.0 is getting long in the tooth and will eventually be replaced by even faster technologies that Windows XP will not be able to take advantage of.
Whether you’re looking at wireless printers, Bluetooth keyboards, or 4K monitors, it will be challenging if not impossible to find drivers and support to make new technologies work with Windows XP.
Security
This is the big one. Windows XP is inherently more risky even now, and when Microsoft stops supporting the venerable OS next April, your PC will be virtually defenseless.
Just last week, Microsoft released a security advisory warning users about a zero-day vulnerability in Windows XP. The flaw is reportedly being actively exploited in the wild, but it doesn’t affect the newer versions of Windows.
Security experts believe that cybercriminals may already be hoarding Windows XP flaws, waiting hungrily for the expiration of Microsoft support. At that point, there will be no more Patch Tuesday security bulletins, and no patches or updates from Microsoft to address critical security concerns in Windows XP. It will be open season.
Tim Rains, director of Trustworthy Computing for Microsoft, has warned Windows XP users of another potential concern. Attackers often wait for a vendor to release a patch and then reverse-engineer it to discover the flaw and craft an exploit to take advantage of it. Once Microsoft support for Windows XP expires, malware developers will reverse-engineer Microsoft’s Windows 7 and Windows 8 patches and then verify whether those same flaws exist in Windows XP. In many cases, they will—and there will be no patch available to protect Windows XP.
The most recent Security Intelligence Report from Microsoft shows that when exposed to a similar volume of potential threats, Windows XP SP3 has a malware infection rate nearly double that of Windows 7, and a whopping 650 percent greater than 64-bit Windows 8. Windows XP systems are more likely to be compromised than ones running newer versions of Windows, the effects of the compromise are typically more insidious, and eradicating the threat and resolving a malware incident takes longer.
You don’t even need to upgrade to Windows 8. Windows 7 would be fine. Whether you or a stubborn holdout you know still needs convincing, these three reasons should do the trick.
Productivity
From a 10,000-foot view, Windows XP seems productive enough. It runs the applications you need it to run. It checks email. It surfs the Web. When you take a closer look, though, the newer versions of Windows have features that help you work more efficiently.
Aero Snap, which appeared in Windows 7, makes maximizing, minimizing, and organizing windows as simple as dragging them to the edge of the display. You can drag up to maximize, drag down to minimize, and drag to the left or right to snap the window to the respective half of the display. When you first start using Aero Snap, it seems like a novelty with little real value, but it quickly becomes second nature. After using Aero Snap for awhile, you’ll discover that it streamlines your work, and you’ll regret all the time you spent dragging windows here and there in XP.
Windows 8 has another feature that can save you even more time. File History is similar to the Time Machine function in Mac OS X. It scans your files every hour and stores copies of the incremental changes over time. If you accidentally overwrite a crucial presentation, or you decide to scrap your changes and want to go back to the way things were a few hours ago, it’s easy to restore a file from any point in the history.
Another timesaver in Windows 8 is Automatic Maintenance. Managing the little things that keep your PC tuned and optimized—like defragmenting your storage, antimalware scans, updating the operating system, and performing diagnostic tests—can be tedious. Automatic Maintenance takes care of all of those things for you while you sleep.
Once you get used to the features in Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ll wonder how you got by without them for so long.
New technology
Using an operating system that’s more than a decade old can also paint you into a corner when it comes to the peripherals and devices you can use with it. As new technologies are developed, they’re generally engineered with the latest operating systems in mind, and unlikely to be supported on Windows XP.
USB 3.0 is a prime example. Most USB 3.0 devices will still work—in a technical sense—with Windows XP because they’re backward-compatible. However, they will fall back to USB 2.0 compatibility and transfer data at about one-tenth of the potential speed of USB 3.0. Also note that even USB 3.0 is getting long in the tooth and will eventually be replaced by even faster technologies that Windows XP will not be able to take advantage of.
Whether you’re looking at wireless printers, Bluetooth keyboards, or 4K monitors, it will be challenging if not impossible to find drivers and support to make new technologies work with Windows XP.
Security
This is the big one. Windows XP is inherently more risky even now, and when Microsoft stops supporting the venerable OS next April, your PC will be virtually defenseless.
Just last week, Microsoft released a security advisory warning users about a zero-day vulnerability in Windows XP. The flaw is reportedly being actively exploited in the wild, but it doesn’t affect the newer versions of Windows.
Security experts believe that cybercriminals may already be hoarding Windows XP flaws, waiting hungrily for the expiration of Microsoft support. At that point, there will be no more Patch Tuesday security bulletins, and no patches or updates from Microsoft to address critical security concerns in Windows XP. It will be open season.
Tim Rains, director of Trustworthy Computing for Microsoft, has warned Windows XP users of another potential concern. Attackers often wait for a vendor to release a patch and then reverse-engineer it to discover the flaw and craft an exploit to take advantage of it. Once Microsoft support for Windows XP expires, malware developers will reverse-engineer Microsoft’s Windows 7 and Windows 8 patches and then verify whether those same flaws exist in Windows XP. In many cases, they will—and there will be no patch available to protect Windows XP.
The most recent Security Intelligence Report from Microsoft shows that when exposed to a similar volume of potential threats, Windows XP SP3 has a malware infection rate nearly double that of Windows 7, and a whopping 650 percent greater than 64-bit Windows 8. Windows XP systems are more likely to be compromised than ones running newer versions of Windows, the effects of the compromise are typically more insidious, and eradicating the threat and resolving a malware incident takes longer.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
10 Friendly Tips To Enhance Your Gaming Experience
Don’t let rogue viruses, outdated drivers or misapplied settings hold back your gaming experience. Follow our ten steps to gaming heaven.
Playing games like Tantra Online on an underpowered PC is about as much fun as listening to a scratched record. Boot up the latest release on a computer that’s not up to the task and, instead of playing the latest blockbuster, you’ll be left with a stuttering, flickering mess. If that sounds like your own PC gaming experience, then what you need is a speed boost. Try the following tips to wring the maximum from your system.
Increase Power
PC games will generally have two sets of system requirements, the ‘minimum’ and the ‘recommended’. Those minimum requirements will enable you to install and boot up a game, but having started it, don’t be surprised if it’s virtually unplayable. To properly get going, you’ll want your system to at least meet the recommended system requirements. That’s likely to mean a starting point of a quad-core processor , 4GB of memory and a decent graphics card with 1GB of its own memory for today’s high-powered games.
Get The Right and Efficient Upgrade
If your system doesn’t meet those requirements, look first at your graphics card. Though you can spend a fortune on this kind of upgrade, you really don’t have to. The most expensive cards cater for true enthusiasts – those who demand their games run with all the settings switched to maximum. But something like the Nvidia Geforce GT 640 is affordable and will deal with pretty much anything you throw at it.
Update Graphics Outdated Drivers
A simple way to get more from your existing graphics card is to check its manufacturer’s website for any more recent drivers. Graphics card companies such as Nvidia and AMD will often release updates that will squeeze some additional performance from their hardware.
Maximise Gaming Power
It’s no surprise that your system won’t be on top form if it’s bogged down with extra jobs at the same time as it’s trying to run your games. Gamebooster 3 is a neat, free application that will shut down any non-essential programs and processes when you’re gaming.
Gamebooster 3 ensures your games aren’t forced to share resources with other programs
Anti-Virus Scans
It’s never good news to have any kind of virus or spyware on your computer, and it’s something that’s certain to impact on your system’s performance. Ensure your anti-virus software is running and up-to-date, and follow our tips to ensure your PC is as safe as it can possibly be.
Make sure you’re adequately protected against threats with a good, strong security program
Check The Your Game’s Settings
If your game’s graphics are skipping around and a low frame-rate is affecting your gameplay, then head to the Settings screen. Look to turn down settings such as Texture and Shadows. Reducing these won’t materially affect your gameplay, but it dramatically lessens the workload you’re asking your system to take on.
Defragmentation
Make sure your drive is defragged regularly – a fragmented drive with files scattered in pieces all over it will cripple your gameplay. The Windows® 7 Defragmenter is adequate, but if you want to push the envelope further, try a third-party tool.
Switch To A SSD Drive
Another great way to speed up your PC’s overall performance – including its gaming capabilities – is to upgrade to a SSD drive. Compared to your existing hard drive, these are lightning fast, and can make your games fly. Prices are falling too – you can now get a 120GB SSD drive for well under price.
Upgrade Your Mouse & Keyboard
The quality of your gaming performance isn’t just about what’s inside your computer. Upgrading your mouse and keyboard can yield some serious gameplay improvements, by offering customisable settings and quicker speeds, for instance.
Make gaming more enjoyable by investing in a specialist keyboard and mouse
Get a Reliable Wired Connection
If you’re into online gaming, like Tantra Online, a wired internet connection can be far more reliable than wireless. Powerline adapters like Advent’s APWL-2012 200Mbps kit offer a neat and tidy solution. These use your home’s mains electricity cables to pipe your broadband signal between rooms. If you’re confident with computers, also try software such as the free TCP Optimizer, which can help you get the best out of your internet connection.
Boost the performance of your online gaming by switching from wireless to Powerline
Playing games like Tantra Online on an underpowered PC is about as much fun as listening to a scratched record. Boot up the latest release on a computer that’s not up to the task and, instead of playing the latest blockbuster, you’ll be left with a stuttering, flickering mess. If that sounds like your own PC gaming experience, then what you need is a speed boost. Try the following tips to wring the maximum from your system.
Increase Power
PC games will generally have two sets of system requirements, the ‘minimum’ and the ‘recommended’. Those minimum requirements will enable you to install and boot up a game, but having started it, don’t be surprised if it’s virtually unplayable. To properly get going, you’ll want your system to at least meet the recommended system requirements. That’s likely to mean a starting point of a quad-core processor , 4GB of memory and a decent graphics card with 1GB of its own memory for today’s high-powered games.
Get The Right and Efficient Upgrade
If your system doesn’t meet those requirements, look first at your graphics card. Though you can spend a fortune on this kind of upgrade, you really don’t have to. The most expensive cards cater for true enthusiasts – those who demand their games run with all the settings switched to maximum. But something like the Nvidia Geforce GT 640 is affordable and will deal with pretty much anything you throw at it.
Update Graphics Outdated Drivers
A simple way to get more from your existing graphics card is to check its manufacturer’s website for any more recent drivers. Graphics card companies such as Nvidia and AMD will often release updates that will squeeze some additional performance from their hardware.
Maximise Gaming Power
It’s no surprise that your system won’t be on top form if it’s bogged down with extra jobs at the same time as it’s trying to run your games. Gamebooster 3 is a neat, free application that will shut down any non-essential programs and processes when you’re gaming.
Gamebooster 3 ensures your games aren’t forced to share resources with other programs
Anti-Virus Scans
It’s never good news to have any kind of virus or spyware on your computer, and it’s something that’s certain to impact on your system’s performance. Ensure your anti-virus software is running and up-to-date, and follow our tips to ensure your PC is as safe as it can possibly be.
Make sure you’re adequately protected against threats with a good, strong security program
Check The Your Game’s Settings
If your game’s graphics are skipping around and a low frame-rate is affecting your gameplay, then head to the Settings screen. Look to turn down settings such as Texture and Shadows. Reducing these won’t materially affect your gameplay, but it dramatically lessens the workload you’re asking your system to take on.
Defragmentation
Make sure your drive is defragged regularly – a fragmented drive with files scattered in pieces all over it will cripple your gameplay. The Windows® 7 Defragmenter is adequate, but if you want to push the envelope further, try a third-party tool.
Switch To A SSD Drive
Another great way to speed up your PC’s overall performance – including its gaming capabilities – is to upgrade to a SSD drive. Compared to your existing hard drive, these are lightning fast, and can make your games fly. Prices are falling too – you can now get a 120GB SSD drive for well under price.
Upgrade Your Mouse & Keyboard
The quality of your gaming performance isn’t just about what’s inside your computer. Upgrading your mouse and keyboard can yield some serious gameplay improvements, by offering customisable settings and quicker speeds, for instance.
Make gaming more enjoyable by investing in a specialist keyboard and mouse
Get a Reliable Wired Connection
If you’re into online gaming, like Tantra Online, a wired internet connection can be far more reliable than wireless. Powerline adapters like Advent’s APWL-2012 200Mbps kit offer a neat and tidy solution. These use your home’s mains electricity cables to pipe your broadband signal between rooms. If you’re confident with computers, also try software such as the free TCP Optimizer, which can help you get the best out of your internet connection.
Boost the performance of your online gaming by switching from wireless to Powerline
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Ways To Reduce Lag In Playing Tantra Online & Other Online Games
We know that most of you have been a player of online games from several years, including games like Tantra Online, Counter-Strike, etc. And it is the worst moment to play when game starts lags, sometimes this lag is too much that if we press the button ‘R’ from keypad to reload a gun then gun doesn’t reload instantly, it will even take the gap of 2 seconds and it might even take the gap of 5 seconds or more in worst case of lag.
Most of the times, it is lag which kills the player not opponent, lag is the enemy to be killed.
So, the question is why this is happening ? What is this lag ? and How it causes delay ? How to check that game is delayed with how many seconds? Before answering these questions I would like to introduce you with some terminologies like ping time, latency and lag. These terms seem to be same, but technically they are different.
What is ping?
Whatever online game you play whether it is Tantra Online, Counter Strike, Warrock or Need for Speed, the definition of ping remains same. Let’s understand how signals are sent and received by you game.
Signals are first traveled from your game to your network adapter and then these signals are further forwarded to your Internet Service Provider(ISP). Now these signals travel across different routers over the internet before reaching to the server, from whom you are connected and then it is received by server’s network adapter.
So this is called ping time. It is the total number milliseconds(ms) which signal takes to travel the whole journey from your computer to the server’s network adapter.
You might be thinking what is network adapter here? Well, network adapter is the network card which let your machine connect and communicate with other machine, it can be your wi-fi adapter or it can be your LAN adapter.
What is Latency?
Latency is also a number in milliseconds(ms), It is the total of time taken by you computer to process signals and the time signal takes to travels the whole journey over the internet to the server’s network adapter. In addition, in some games, it is also the time taken by the server to process signals.
In short, Latency = time taken by your computer and server to process signals + Ping Time.
So, It is obvious that you always get high latency number then the ping time.
Here is the survey of average latency time in different regions of the world.
What is Lag or Delay?
Lag is the extra time in addition to latency. It means signals are sent by the server and they are received by game and processed but, the game is still spending some time to process something or the game is taking extra time then is usually takes to process something and hence it caused delay.
Lag can be caused by any of the reasons, it may be the fault at you computer or it may be the fault at your internet service provider or it may be the fault of server or its internet service provider.
Generally, at client side, may be your RAM is not quite enough to handle the game sufficiently. May be your CPU pr processor is not effective or it may busy in processing other applications. May be your internet connection is too slow or it has some faults in routing the traffic.
How to reduce Lag?
Now, you might be thinking, is there any solution to reduce lag without spending a penny. Well, I can suggest you some tips to reduce lag, these tips may or may prove beneficial to you. So, lets see what are these tips if you are getting more than 150 ms of latency.
Step 1: Check whether only you are the one who is getting high latency or there are more than 60% players who are also getting high latency. If it is only you, then server is OK and its internet connection is also OK and working fine, there is a problem at your side, move to step 2. Otherwise, there is a problem from server side or in its internet connection or ISP.
Step 2: Close all extra running applications which you don’t need while playing, to somehow free up RAM and CPU. Or its better to restart the computer. In addition, your computer must not be warm high.
Open Task Manager and look for the applications that are not visible in taskbar and system tray. For example, Adobe Updater is using your internet connection and consuming speed in downloading, may be torrent is running in background. If this didn’t work move to step 3.
Step 3: Restart your router or modem, let it be cool. Try to obtain another IP Address, sometimes on restart, your ISP will automatically serve you another IP Address. Otherwise, do it manually.
Press Window Key + R, Run Window will come up, type cmd, and then look for ip by command ipconfig, and then type ipconfig /flushdns and again type another command ipconfig /release. Restart your PC and look whether your IP Addres is changed or not.
Step 4: If these steps didn’t help you in getting low latency then try to change your internet connection and plan. At a speed of 2 MBPS or 250 KBPS downloading, every game works fine.
You will always get a low ping if you are playing on the server located in your country. And you will also get a low ping if your ISP is same exactly the ISP of server then, distance won’t matter much.
Step 5: If these all didn’t work try to change your hardware. Purchase motherboard, CPU(processor) and RAM of latest technology and of renowned vendor or company.
It is surely possible that you will get a low latency and hence low lag after following these 5 Steps. For the step 1, if server has the problem in its internet connection, we can do nothing. It is better to join another server. And as soon as more and more players join server, latency will increase and hence lag will cause.
Most of the times, it is lag which kills the player not opponent, lag is the enemy to be killed.
So, the question is why this is happening ? What is this lag ? and How it causes delay ? How to check that game is delayed with how many seconds? Before answering these questions I would like to introduce you with some terminologies like ping time, latency and lag. These terms seem to be same, but technically they are different.
What is ping?
Whatever online game you play whether it is Tantra Online, Counter Strike, Warrock or Need for Speed, the definition of ping remains same. Let’s understand how signals are sent and received by you game.
Signals are first traveled from your game to your network adapter and then these signals are further forwarded to your Internet Service Provider(ISP). Now these signals travel across different routers over the internet before reaching to the server, from whom you are connected and then it is received by server’s network adapter.
So this is called ping time. It is the total number milliseconds(ms) which signal takes to travel the whole journey from your computer to the server’s network adapter.
You might be thinking what is network adapter here? Well, network adapter is the network card which let your machine connect and communicate with other machine, it can be your wi-fi adapter or it can be your LAN adapter.
What is Latency?
Latency is also a number in milliseconds(ms), It is the total of time taken by you computer to process signals and the time signal takes to travels the whole journey over the internet to the server’s network adapter. In addition, in some games, it is also the time taken by the server to process signals.
In short, Latency = time taken by your computer and server to process signals + Ping Time.
So, It is obvious that you always get high latency number then the ping time.
Here is the survey of average latency time in different regions of the world.
What is Lag or Delay?
Lag is the extra time in addition to latency. It means signals are sent by the server and they are received by game and processed but, the game is still spending some time to process something or the game is taking extra time then is usually takes to process something and hence it caused delay.
Lag can be caused by any of the reasons, it may be the fault at you computer or it may be the fault at your internet service provider or it may be the fault of server or its internet service provider.
Generally, at client side, may be your RAM is not quite enough to handle the game sufficiently. May be your CPU pr processor is not effective or it may busy in processing other applications. May be your internet connection is too slow or it has some faults in routing the traffic.
How to reduce Lag?
Now, you might be thinking, is there any solution to reduce lag without spending a penny. Well, I can suggest you some tips to reduce lag, these tips may or may prove beneficial to you. So, lets see what are these tips if you are getting more than 150 ms of latency.
Step 1: Check whether only you are the one who is getting high latency or there are more than 60% players who are also getting high latency. If it is only you, then server is OK and its internet connection is also OK and working fine, there is a problem at your side, move to step 2. Otherwise, there is a problem from server side or in its internet connection or ISP.
Step 2: Close all extra running applications which you don’t need while playing, to somehow free up RAM and CPU. Or its better to restart the computer. In addition, your computer must not be warm high.
Open Task Manager and look for the applications that are not visible in taskbar and system tray. For example, Adobe Updater is using your internet connection and consuming speed in downloading, may be torrent is running in background. If this didn’t work move to step 3.
Step 3: Restart your router or modem, let it be cool. Try to obtain another IP Address, sometimes on restart, your ISP will automatically serve you another IP Address. Otherwise, do it manually.
Press Window Key + R, Run Window will come up, type cmd, and then look for ip by command ipconfig, and then type ipconfig /flushdns and again type another command ipconfig /release. Restart your PC and look whether your IP Addres is changed or not.
Step 4: If these steps didn’t help you in getting low latency then try to change your internet connection and plan. At a speed of 2 MBPS or 250 KBPS downloading, every game works fine.
You will always get a low ping if you are playing on the server located in your country. And you will also get a low ping if your ISP is same exactly the ISP of server then, distance won’t matter much.
Step 5: If these all didn’t work try to change your hardware. Purchase motherboard, CPU(processor) and RAM of latest technology and of renowned vendor or company.
It is surely possible that you will get a low latency and hence low lag after following these 5 Steps. For the step 1, if server has the problem in its internet connection, we can do nothing. It is better to join another server. And as soon as more and more players join server, latency will increase and hence lag will cause.
Friday, August 15, 2014
A Little History of Tantra Online
Tantra Online is a PVP MMORPG developed by HanbitSoft.
This is apparent from many aspects of the game's universe; the names of the principal deities involved in the background story (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; the Hindu trinity) there are 8 Tribes in Tantra Online, they are Yaksa, Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa, Naga, Kimnara, Deva, and Garuda. Like other MMORPG, you have to create a character by choosing one of the 8 tribes in tantra, and kill monsters to attain a higher level. Leveling can be done either solo or you can create/join a party. Once in a party, the experience and money drops of each monster is divided to each party member.
Background
Tantra name is a name that comes from the god of the ancient language means is a world where human and deity live together. It exists already started even before the he is the first living creatures in this world.
There is no historical record of the relevant history the creation of this world. However, one thing is clear that This world is the world's choice of deity, and has become place of living for those who had not recovered from injured last war and also as a place MARA protection from Satan.
In the southern high plains, there are Mandara The eight areas inhabited by eight tribes, and between each tribe inhabited the area that is four holy land.
Deva tribes settling the east coast island. Tribe Garuda live in the southern region that has subtropical. Naga tribes living in the area of the archipelago Mandara south. Rakshasa tribes living in the region timbered tropical rain on the southern tip of the archipelago Mandara. Kimnara tribes living in desert areas in the Mandara western island. In the northwest island Mandara and the northeast desert region, there are The area where the loud and wild tribes live Ashura. Gandharva tribes living in high mountain areas north Mandara, and Yaksha tribe occupy territory Prairie the east, where Gandharva life.
Community to give the name of the four holy land located on four points, namely north, east, south and west Mandara plateau as Jaganath (east), Rameswaram (south), Varanasi (West) and Dwarka (north). However, not be the meaning of dikandung by the name of each of the selected or what the secret is in the holy land.
City Mandara
Mandara Plateau is located on the center of the world TANTRA, Open-facing portal Shambala. Past Mandara known that the plateau created on the composition layer of granite that erosion, climate change and the weather in a long period of time.
Mandara Town
The plateau is almost entirely enclosed by land, and can be rooted trees that strong. In this, for the first time mankind and the god of coexistence, together for centuries a long time. Outside Gate Shambala there Shambala palace where the deity Trizen: BATHARA, VIDHA, SETHI and live together. This third deity the task of maintaining world TANTRA balance.
This is apparent from many aspects of the game's universe; the names of the principal deities involved in the background story (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; the Hindu trinity) there are 8 Tribes in Tantra Online, they are Yaksa, Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa, Naga, Kimnara, Deva, and Garuda. Like other MMORPG, you have to create a character by choosing one of the 8 tribes in tantra, and kill monsters to attain a higher level. Leveling can be done either solo or you can create/join a party. Once in a party, the experience and money drops of each monster is divided to each party member.
Background
Tantra name is a name that comes from the god of the ancient language means is a world where human and deity live together. It exists already started even before the he is the first living creatures in this world.
There is no historical record of the relevant history the creation of this world. However, one thing is clear that This world is the world's choice of deity, and has become place of living for those who had not recovered from injured last war and also as a place MARA protection from Satan.
In the southern high plains, there are Mandara The eight areas inhabited by eight tribes, and between each tribe inhabited the area that is four holy land.
Deva tribes settling the east coast island. Tribe Garuda live in the southern region that has subtropical. Naga tribes living in the area of the archipelago Mandara south. Rakshasa tribes living in the region timbered tropical rain on the southern tip of the archipelago Mandara. Kimnara tribes living in desert areas in the Mandara western island. In the northwest island Mandara and the northeast desert region, there are The area where the loud and wild tribes live Ashura. Gandharva tribes living in high mountain areas north Mandara, and Yaksha tribe occupy territory Prairie the east, where Gandharva life.
Community to give the name of the four holy land located on four points, namely north, east, south and west Mandara plateau as Jaganath (east), Rameswaram (south), Varanasi (West) and Dwarka (north). However, not be the meaning of dikandung by the name of each of the selected or what the secret is in the holy land.
City Mandara
Mandara Plateau is located on the center of the world TANTRA, Open-facing portal Shambala. Past Mandara known that the plateau created on the composition layer of granite that erosion, climate change and the weather in a long period of time.
Mandara Town
The plateau is almost entirely enclosed by land, and can be rooted trees that strong. In this, for the first time mankind and the god of coexistence, together for centuries a long time. Outside Gate Shambala there Shambala palace where the deity Trizen: BATHARA, VIDHA, SETHI and live together. This third deity the task of maintaining world TANTRA balance.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
The Positive & Negative Effects of Playing Online Game
People in this modern age take benefit from different types of entertainment activities such as sports, shopping, camping or playing online games like Tantra Online. The trend of playing online games is getting more popular due to the different positive effects they offer. However at the same time, online games also have negative effects and people should be careful.
Positive Effects
One most clear advantage of online games is that they are very much convenient than the traditional ones. After coming back from the office, people don't have to go anywhere to entertain themselves or play some games because they can enjoy many interesting games using their computers while being connected to the internet.
Just by sitting in one place probably in home or garden, people have the benefit to play different types of online games with just few clicks. Traditional games require you to create a room for organizing games and online games are easier than traditional games as everything is mostly done on computer.
For playing online games like Tantra Online, there is no need to care about the setup and cleanup required for playing. Additionally, the player has the benefit to play alone or with other online players depending on options that are easier than occasionally playing traditional games.
Every traditional game cannot be definitely played by a single person and many need involvement of more people. In addition, online games are less costly to play as compared to other games; some games can be totally free of cost.
Most of the companies advertise their new games to the customers by offering some versions free of cost for a couple of months, this makes the players enjoy those games without having any worries for their internet bills.
Negative Effects
Apart from advantages, online games can have a bad impact on the lives of people especially teenagers. The addiction of online games has become popular in society and this can seriously have a negative influence on children in terms of physical and mental health.
One negative impact is that teenagers can spend almost all their time sitting in front of the computer or in the internet cafe, being glued to play from early morning till midnight without even eating anything.
This surely results in the lack of physical activities among children making them lazy and less active. There is a possibility that they would ignore everything happening around them, talk with no one and being cut off with the rest of the world. They would even lie with their parents or play absentees to spend more time in the internet cafes; this can become a bad habit that has to be stopped.
Playing online games can also be risky and very dangerous as it can be a doorway to gambling problems. Apart from children, this can also affect adults as they can be at a risk of getting involved in gambling activities if they are unaware about controlling themselves.
Violence or crime is one of the most obvious consequences of playing and gambling, this will not only harm individuals and families but it will also have an extreme negative impact on the society. Most of the disasters that happen in families start from online gambling activities that encourage the players to attack their family members or steal their assets besides committing other offences.
Concluding, online games can have a positive or negative change in the way people spend their leisure time depending on whether players have self-control or not. Realizing the advantages and disadvantages of online games, players can increase their advantages to avoid getting addicted.
Positive Effects
One most clear advantage of online games is that they are very much convenient than the traditional ones. After coming back from the office, people don't have to go anywhere to entertain themselves or play some games because they can enjoy many interesting games using their computers while being connected to the internet.
Just by sitting in one place probably in home or garden, people have the benefit to play different types of online games with just few clicks. Traditional games require you to create a room for organizing games and online games are easier than traditional games as everything is mostly done on computer.
For playing online games like Tantra Online, there is no need to care about the setup and cleanup required for playing. Additionally, the player has the benefit to play alone or with other online players depending on options that are easier than occasionally playing traditional games.
Every traditional game cannot be definitely played by a single person and many need involvement of more people. In addition, online games are less costly to play as compared to other games; some games can be totally free of cost.
Most of the companies advertise their new games to the customers by offering some versions free of cost for a couple of months, this makes the players enjoy those games without having any worries for their internet bills.
Negative Effects
Apart from advantages, online games can have a bad impact on the lives of people especially teenagers. The addiction of online games has become popular in society and this can seriously have a negative influence on children in terms of physical and mental health.
One negative impact is that teenagers can spend almost all their time sitting in front of the computer or in the internet cafe, being glued to play from early morning till midnight without even eating anything.
This surely results in the lack of physical activities among children making them lazy and less active. There is a possibility that they would ignore everything happening around them, talk with no one and being cut off with the rest of the world. They would even lie with their parents or play absentees to spend more time in the internet cafes; this can become a bad habit that has to be stopped.
Playing online games can also be risky and very dangerous as it can be a doorway to gambling problems. Apart from children, this can also affect adults as they can be at a risk of getting involved in gambling activities if they are unaware about controlling themselves.
Violence or crime is one of the most obvious consequences of playing and gambling, this will not only harm individuals and families but it will also have an extreme negative impact on the society. Most of the disasters that happen in families start from online gambling activities that encourage the players to attack their family members or steal their assets besides committing other offences.
Concluding, online games can have a positive or negative change in the way people spend their leisure time depending on whether players have self-control or not. Realizing the advantages and disadvantages of online games, players can increase their advantages to avoid getting addicted.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Buying Graphic Cards Advice for the Best Tantra Online Experience
Improving a PC or laptop's graphics card can be a win-win situation. A graphics card upgrade allows your PC to play games, especially Tantra Online, smoothly at higher resolutions, with more special effects, but there are a bunch of options and potential downfall to think about.
A compelling graphics card is an essential component in any high-performance desktop or even laptop PC. A standalone card is required in order to handle the complex 3D maths and geometry that go on behind the scenes to add realism to games and HD content. ATI (owned by CPU maker AMD) and nVidia release a new generation of their graphics cards every year or so, with refined hardware and more transistors squeezed in, and here's our guide to selecting the best for your requirements.
Switching to one brand of card for another with the same graphics chip and memory allocation almost certainly won't affect performance, but individual card manufacturers try to squeeze out an advantage by producing graphics cards with subtly different specifications, so it is important to know what to look for.
The key feature of any graphics card is the graphics processor, more commonly referred to as the GPU. There are two names you need to know in graphics processors: ATI and nVidia. Much like the Intel and AMD duopoly in PC processors, these two big manufacturers produce the modern chips around which others build graphics cards.
Put simply, the GPU determines the quality of images displayed, as well as their refresh speed. At the time of writing the nVidia GTX 570 is the highest-performing card we're regularly seeing in our tests, while the 460 and Radeon HD 6850 represent excellent value.
Generally speaking, the more powerful the GPU the better - gamers may have to switch off some detail settings with a cheaper card, for instance.
The next most important factor is dedicated video memory, or RAM. Even those on a budget should be able to get a minimum of 1GB of DDR memory in a standalone graphics card. For high-end cards, look for 1,280MB or even more.
Most decent graphics chips now come with GDDR5 RAM. This is more sophisticated than GDDR3 and will in effect quadruple the clock speed, whereas GDDR3 merely doubles it.
Another significant factor is the memory interface (or bus), which is determined by the chip. This manages how much data can be sent through at once. A 256bit interface can let through twice as much data as a 128bit interface. The memory can work at higher speeds, as determined by the clock speed. The cards with the best combination of memory interface size and clock speed should produce the best and powerful performance.
A decent measure of this is the memory bandwidth, which is the memory interface divided by eight, multiplied by the effective memory clock speed. If the memory is GDDR5, you get the effective speed by quadrupling the basic memory clock; for GDDR3 you double it. Measured in gigabytes per second (GBps), the higher the memory bandwidth, the better the card will be able to handle textures and other features.
Stream processors are a significant feature of today’s cards, able to work as either vertex or pixel shaders. Older graphics chips used dedicated vertex shaders and pixel shaders, but if a game used more of one than the other, the card wasn’t used to its full potential. When an object has been ‘created’ by the shaders, a texture or image will be applied to it. Texture units work with the shaders to apply textures as quickly as possible.
This is a resource-intensive process, so the more texture units, the better the fill rate will be. We calculate the fill rate by multiplying the number of texture units with the core clock speed of the card. The higher the resulting number of texels (texture elements), the more textures the card can fetch. Raster output units (ROPs) are also important since these turn the information from vertex and pixel shaders to complete pixels to create the final image.
DirectX 11.0 support is required for advanced, modern games; cheaper cards are likely to lack the firepower to do justice to DirectX 11.0 games, however.
Lastly, one thing that is often disregarded but could be crucial, is the practical consideration of fitting a graphics card. You need to make sure it will physically fit - not all cards fit in all cases - and that you have sufficient connections from the PSU (power supply unit).
The cheapest cards require no additional power, but most cards require one six-pin connector and some will need two. The PSU should be rated high enough to handle the demands of the graphics card.
Every card now has a digital video port. Most have DVI and/or Display Ports, and the best cards also offer HDMI. If you plan to use ATI's EyeFinity, which stretches your display over multiple monitors, you’ll need to ensure your card has enough ports and connectors.
A compelling graphics card is an essential component in any high-performance desktop or even laptop PC. A standalone card is required in order to handle the complex 3D maths and geometry that go on behind the scenes to add realism to games and HD content. ATI (owned by CPU maker AMD) and nVidia release a new generation of their graphics cards every year or so, with refined hardware and more transistors squeezed in, and here's our guide to selecting the best for your requirements.
Switching to one brand of card for another with the same graphics chip and memory allocation almost certainly won't affect performance, but individual card manufacturers try to squeeze out an advantage by producing graphics cards with subtly different specifications, so it is important to know what to look for.
The key feature of any graphics card is the graphics processor, more commonly referred to as the GPU. There are two names you need to know in graphics processors: ATI and nVidia. Much like the Intel and AMD duopoly in PC processors, these two big manufacturers produce the modern chips around which others build graphics cards.
Put simply, the GPU determines the quality of images displayed, as well as their refresh speed. At the time of writing the nVidia GTX 570 is the highest-performing card we're regularly seeing in our tests, while the 460 and Radeon HD 6850 represent excellent value.
Generally speaking, the more powerful the GPU the better - gamers may have to switch off some detail settings with a cheaper card, for instance.
The next most important factor is dedicated video memory, or RAM. Even those on a budget should be able to get a minimum of 1GB of DDR memory in a standalone graphics card. For high-end cards, look for 1,280MB or even more.
Most decent graphics chips now come with GDDR5 RAM. This is more sophisticated than GDDR3 and will in effect quadruple the clock speed, whereas GDDR3 merely doubles it.
Another significant factor is the memory interface (or bus), which is determined by the chip. This manages how much data can be sent through at once. A 256bit interface can let through twice as much data as a 128bit interface. The memory can work at higher speeds, as determined by the clock speed. The cards with the best combination of memory interface size and clock speed should produce the best and powerful performance.
A decent measure of this is the memory bandwidth, which is the memory interface divided by eight, multiplied by the effective memory clock speed. If the memory is GDDR5, you get the effective speed by quadrupling the basic memory clock; for GDDR3 you double it. Measured in gigabytes per second (GBps), the higher the memory bandwidth, the better the card will be able to handle textures and other features.
Stream processors are a significant feature of today’s cards, able to work as either vertex or pixel shaders. Older graphics chips used dedicated vertex shaders and pixel shaders, but if a game used more of one than the other, the card wasn’t used to its full potential. When an object has been ‘created’ by the shaders, a texture or image will be applied to it. Texture units work with the shaders to apply textures as quickly as possible.
This is a resource-intensive process, so the more texture units, the better the fill rate will be. We calculate the fill rate by multiplying the number of texture units with the core clock speed of the card. The higher the resulting number of texels (texture elements), the more textures the card can fetch. Raster output units (ROPs) are also important since these turn the information from vertex and pixel shaders to complete pixels to create the final image.
DirectX 11.0 support is required for advanced, modern games; cheaper cards are likely to lack the firepower to do justice to DirectX 11.0 games, however.
Lastly, one thing that is often disregarded but could be crucial, is the practical consideration of fitting a graphics card. You need to make sure it will physically fit - not all cards fit in all cases - and that you have sufficient connections from the PSU (power supply unit).
The cheapest cards require no additional power, but most cards require one six-pin connector and some will need two. The PSU should be rated high enough to handle the demands of the graphics card.
Every card now has a digital video port. Most have DVI and/or Display Ports, and the best cards also offer HDMI. If you plan to use ATI's EyeFinity, which stretches your display over multiple monitors, you’ll need to ensure your card has enough ports and connectors.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Tantraeapolis Upgrading Guide
To upgrade weapons and equips in Tantra Online you need to go at the temple. Click on the the blazing furnace at the middle.
Remember to unequipped your weapons and armors before upgrading. Moreover, you need upgrading items. You need a also gold/rupiahs to train items with a lot of upgrade items because failure is unavoidable.
To upgrade put your weapon/armor on your inventory, click it and then add an upgrade item.
Note: You can't upgrade accessories. The higher lvl the weapon is the higher the price except for quest given weapons/armors. Some upgrade items are also given during quests, so be sure to do your quests. Lastly, save your upgrade ingredients for higher level equips. We suggest upgrading only if you think the next level equipment will take awhile to attain. Training items to +4 up to +7 would cause the item to revert back to +0 in a failed attempt. Training items +8 up to +15 would cause the item to disappear in a failed attempt.
Tips: Check the pot near the priest before training your items. If the red bar is at 50% or more, the success rates would be better. Please note that even the bar is full there is still a chance that you will fail. Also, please donate any junk items or spare rupiahs that you can spare before upgrading. It would take 45 Million rupiahs to fill the 2 bars of the pot.
Adding + to your items increases the price in every + you add. This means that upgrading from +1 to +2 has a different price than +2 to +3. In short, the higher + the more expensive it becomes. Weapon/Armor enhancements are not affected by this. It is still fixed.
Upgrade items:
Additional Upgrades:
The following can be compunded on belt/shoes/helmet/pants:
The following can be compounded on weapon/armor/shield/gloves:
Amala - refreshes upgrade status
Max upgrade on items: +15
Maximum number of successful upgrades of enhancements: 10 stones
En stones (En Nila Mani, En Raga Mani, En Visazan, En Luvati) still have a chance to fail. To use them on an item, make sure that it will be the first enhancement that you would have to add. It has a sure success rate on the first 4 stones provided the item is free from any other enhancement.
Remember to unequipped your weapons and armors before upgrading. Moreover, you need upgrading items. You need a also gold/rupiahs to train items with a lot of upgrade items because failure is unavoidable.
To upgrade put your weapon/armor on your inventory, click it and then add an upgrade item.
Note: You can't upgrade accessories. The higher lvl the weapon is the higher the price except for quest given weapons/armors. Some upgrade items are also given during quests, so be sure to do your quests. Lastly, save your upgrade ingredients for higher level equips. We suggest upgrading only if you think the next level equipment will take awhile to attain. Training items to +4 up to +7 would cause the item to revert back to +0 in a failed attempt. Training items +8 up to +15 would cause the item to disappear in a failed attempt.
Tips: Check the pot near the priest before training your items. If the red bar is at 50% or more, the success rates would be better. Please note that even the bar is full there is still a chance that you will fail. Also, please donate any junk items or spare rupiahs that you can spare before upgrading. It would take 45 Million rupiahs to fill the 2 bars of the pot.
Adding + to your items increases the price in every + you add. This means that upgrading from +1 to +2 has a different price than +2 to +3. In short, the higher + the more expensive it becomes. Weapon/Armor enhancements are not affected by this. It is still fixed.
Upgrade items:
- Dipa Illa - 1~3
- Illa - 1~5
- Azis - 1~8
- Surapa - 1~10
- Prajati - 1~12
- Gavi - 13~15
Additional Upgrades:
- Om Yantra - Adds 10 Attack Successful if trained on weapon and helm and adds 10 avoid if compounded on shield or belt.
The following can be compunded on belt/shoes/helmet/pants:
- Anahata - Heart +1
- Vishuda - Nerve +1
- Azna - Mental +1
- Mani Pura - Muscle +1
The following can be compounded on weapon/armor/shield/gloves:
- Visazan - adds Poison Attack +10 and Poison Resistance 2
- Luvati - adds Lightning Attack +10 and Lightning Resistance 2
- Raga Mani - adds Flame Attack +10 and Flame Resistance 2
- Nila Mani - adds Ice Attack +10 and Ice Resistance 2
- En Visazan - adds Poison Attack +20 and Poison Resistance 4
- En Luvati - adds Lightning Attack +20 and Lightning Resistance 2
- En Raga Mani - adds Flame Attack +20 and Flame Resistance 2
- En Nila Mani - adds Ice Attack +20 and Ice Resistance 2
Amala - refreshes upgrade status
Max upgrade on items: +15
Maximum number of successful upgrades of enhancements: 10 stones
En stones (En Nila Mani, En Raga Mani, En Visazan, En Luvati) still have a chance to fail. To use them on an item, make sure that it will be the first enhancement that you would have to add. It has a sure success rate on the first 4 stones provided the item is free from any other enhancement.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Classic Party Leveling Rules In Playing Tantra Online
In light of some of the incident in-game, when a party of people trying to level up in the last room of Heroes Hall or any map in Tantra Online. Some of the players decided to compose their own Party Rules in-game.
We would be quick to note though, that the Party Leader may not always be able to send you an SMS or miss call you. These rules have been agreed on by majority of the usual party members in-game. If the Party Leader is different or not classic, these rules may not always apply.
- 30 minute rule - this is the standard in most leveling places.
- Reserve lists will be refreshed every 6am in the morning. That means if you reserved for Monday but was not partied during that day, you would have to PM the party leader after 6am to be re-enlisted for Tuesday. All requests for re-enlistment will only be entertained after 6am. Reservations can be made via pm and SMS.
- A player who gets disconnected from the game for more than 10 times within the span of one hour will no longer be partied and will be re-enlisted to the Reserve List.
- A player has an option of handing a Reinforcement Slip to the party leader, that may be used in the event that his/her character wanders off to another room. This will also be the case for players who wish to be automatically resurrected. They would have to provide JOL's in order to be ressurected. JOL's and Reinforcement slips may be taken from the party leader if not used.
- A player in the reserve list has only 15 minutes to reply to the party leader's private message. If he doesn't respond within 15 minutes, his/her slot will automatically be given to the player next in line. In the event that the player will be unavailable for a certain time, he may ask the PL to pm another character or miss call/SMS him/her.
- If your character stops moving for more than 15 minutes you will be kicked from the party. You can ask for your slot back again if and only if you were able to reply to the PL 15 minutes after you were kicked.
- Being a killer is not an excuse for killing slow. Being a player, it is your responsibility to stock up on potions that you might need.
- All afk'ers should make it a point to be re-added every once in a while to ensure that the whole party would be functional in case the PL gets disconnected. If you won't be available please make sure you have auto join.
- There will be no slot trading for players not in the reserve list. Only the player who was reserved can use the slot. However, a player can give his slot to a player if that player has been in the reserve list for over 3 hours.
- If an unattended character ends up dead it will be immediately kicked and can only be invited back if he gets to message the PL within 30 minutes from being kicked.
- Make it a point to be polite to Party Leaders. They watch over the party diligently while you get to relax. So cut them some slack.
We would be quick to note though, that the Party Leader may not always be able to send you an SMS or miss call you. These rules have been agreed on by majority of the usual party members in-game. If the Party Leader is different or not classic, these rules may not always apply.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Tantraeapolis Basic Chakra Allocation Guide
These data shows the default stats of a level 1 character in Tantra Online. It also includes a few pointers on chakra allocation. In the end, different builds has it's own pro's and cons. The following info only serves as a general guide to chakra allocation.
Naga/Kimnara
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF
Heart : +11 Hit points, +5 TP
Spirit : +1/3 Resistance
Asura/Rakshasa
Muscle: +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF, +1(1/3) ATK for Bow
Heart: +5 Hitpoints, +5 TP
Spirit: +1/3 Resistance
Yaksa/Gandarva
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +1/5 DEF, +1(1/3) ATK for War-gloves
Heart : +5 Hitpoints, +5 TP
Spirit: +1/3 resistance
Deva/Garuda
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve: +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF, +xx Magic ATK
Heart: +5 Hitpoints
Spirit: +5 TP, +10 Magic ATK, +2resistance
Naga/Kimnara
- Needs heart and muscle
- Attack success is ideally achieved through upgrading AS on belt, helm and weapon
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF
Heart : +11 Hit points, +5 TP
Spirit : +1/3 Resistance
Asura/Rakshasa
- Needs heart and muscle
- Attack success is ideally achieved through upgrading AS on belt, helm, and weapon
Muscle: +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF, +1(1/3) ATK for Bow
Heart: +5 Hitpoints, +5 TP
Spirit: +1/3 Resistance
Yaksa/Gandarva
- A lot of builds are available and each build has it's pro's and cons
- Generally has high HP
- Muscle adds defense and damage
- Nerve adds damage, defense, attack success, and avoid
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve : +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +1/5 DEF, +1(1/3) ATK for War-gloves
Heart : +5 Hitpoints, +5 TP
Spirit: +1/3 resistance
Deva/Garuda
- Generally a heart and mental build
- Some have tried nerve heart builds and found it to be weak in damage compared to mental builds, but has better defense
- Some have also tried heart, nerve and mental builds balancing damage and defense
Muscle : +1(1/3) ATK, +(1/3) DEF
Nerve: +1 Evasion, +1 Accuracy, +(1/5) DEF, +xx Magic ATK
Heart: +5 Hitpoints
Spirit: +5 TP, +10 Magic ATK, +2resistance
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tips On Optimizing Your PC For Better Gaming Experience
A lot of gamers complain about lag and frequent disconnections and are always quick to blame Game Masters for their incompetence without even stopping for a second to check where the problem stems from.
When experiencing lag and/or disconnections from the game, try to determine the kind of lag you are experiencing. If you try to attack a monster and the damage that registers is delayed, the problem is either with the server or your internet connection. If the lag appears like the game slows down, character movement slows down, the trouble is from your computer.
To check internet connection, what we usually do is ping google. Why google? Because it virtually never has a downtime. You can ping your DNS instead if you want to but we find it taxing to memorize IP's. Anyway, to ping google, this is what you do.
Go to START --> RUN and then type in ping www.google.ph -t
The -t syntax allows the command to run until it's stopped. After typing in the command, press ENTER and an MS DOS window will appear
From here you can see the IP address of google.ph. The first line indicates that the test packets (32 bytes each in size) were sent to the IP address of google.ph and came back in XX milliseconds. TTL stands for Time to Live and defines how long your ping requests bounce around before expiring. There are a number of error replies that you could receive but the one you should watch out for is Request Timed Out because that would mean you are having an intermittent internet connection and that might be causing your disconnection.
Another trick we can suggest is to increase your page file. When setting up your PC, the major things gamers often consider is the processor, the RAM, and the video card. While running a game smoothly will greatly depend on those, one of the things that people often overlook is the page file. A page file is a section in your hard disk that Windows creates upon installation. It is by default, 1.5 times the size of your ram so if you have 512mb of ram, you will have around 1.5GB of page file. Basically, the page file is the virtual memory that Windows uses in case it runs out of RAM. You can increase your system's page file depending on the available space on your hard disk. The page file is ideally placed on a drive that is seldom accessed by Windows.
To change your page file size, all you have to do is..
Another tweak you can do is to stop some Windows services.
To do this, just go to START --> CONTROL PANEL --> ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS --> SERVICES.
When experiencing lag and/or disconnections from the game, try to determine the kind of lag you are experiencing. If you try to attack a monster and the damage that registers is delayed, the problem is either with the server or your internet connection. If the lag appears like the game slows down, character movement slows down, the trouble is from your computer.
To check internet connection, what we usually do is ping google. Why google? Because it virtually never has a downtime. You can ping your DNS instead if you want to but we find it taxing to memorize IP's. Anyway, to ping google, this is what you do.
Go to START --> RUN and then type in ping www.google.ph -t
The -t syntax allows the command to run until it's stopped. After typing in the command, press ENTER and an MS DOS window will appear
From here you can see the IP address of google.ph. The first line indicates that the test packets (32 bytes each in size) were sent to the IP address of google.ph and came back in XX milliseconds. TTL stands for Time to Live and defines how long your ping requests bounce around before expiring. There are a number of error replies that you could receive but the one you should watch out for is Request Timed Out because that would mean you are having an intermittent internet connection and that might be causing your disconnection.
Another trick we can suggest is to increase your page file. When setting up your PC, the major things gamers often consider is the processor, the RAM, and the video card. While running a game smoothly will greatly depend on those, one of the things that people often overlook is the page file. A page file is a section in your hard disk that Windows creates upon installation. It is by default, 1.5 times the size of your ram so if you have 512mb of ram, you will have around 1.5GB of page file. Basically, the page file is the virtual memory that Windows uses in case it runs out of RAM. You can increase your system's page file depending on the available space on your hard disk. The page file is ideally placed on a drive that is seldom accessed by Windows.
To change your page file size, all you have to do is..
- right click MY COMPUTER and click on PROPERTIES then select the ADVANCED TAB.
- From the ADVANCED tab, under Performance, click on Settings.
- While you're here, you might want to set your Visual Effects Settings. If you would rather have a fast computer than one that has animated windows and moving buttons, you could set your Visual Effects Settings to Adjust for best performance.
- Click on the Advanced Tab and look for the Change Button under Virtual Memory. You can experiment with the maximum size since Windows will tell you up to how much Page file you can allocate. As we said, it depends on how much free hard disk space you have so you're on your own here.
- Click on Set after you've entered the numbers and then click OK.
- You would have to restart so the changes would take effect.
Another tweak you can do is to stop some Windows services.
To do this, just go to START --> CONTROL PANEL --> ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS --> SERVICES.
- If you don't have a wireless setup you can turn off Wireless Zero Configuration.
- If you don't use Windows themes you can turn off Themes.
- Terminal Services allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server). If you don't use any of these services, you can turn them off as well.
- If you are not connected to a network and you do not use file or print sharing, you can turn off Server.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Gandharva (Martial Artist)
Gandharvas are quite small but they are solidly built and skillful in short-range battles. Their Achilles heel lies in their weak striking power and their weapons of choice are short-range implements attached to their hands or wrists.
Get down and dirty with the mad martial arts mayhem of the Gandharvas.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Yaksa (Warrior)
The Yaksa tribe are adept hunters who resides in the northern region of the Mandara highlands. Free-spirited and carefree, they occasionally enjoy a good fight but are gentle and noble creatures. They can often be seen roaming around the Great Plains just merrily wandering around.Battle-hardened and ferocious, their bodies are extremely resistant to endure most common attacks. They have acquired a superior mastery in handling simple and short-range weapons. The only chink in their armor lies in their weak strength.
Meek, mild and merciless in combat. The Yaksa is a sheep in wolf’s clothing.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Deva (Wizard)
Although they have great ability to amplify Mantra and great resistance ability agains Mantra, they are vulnerable to a close attack because of relatively weak physical strength. Compared to other tribes they are not good enough in physical development but they avoid to cover the word of the god and to put armor and other tools to defense, so it makes them weaker than other tribes in defensive power in the battle.
Sorcerer, skilled practitioner of the Mantra arts. Be enchanted by the Devas
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Garuda (Mantra Weaver)
The same as the Deva tribe they are good at using Mantra and have great resistance ability against Mantra but they have defects of weaker physical strength and usually seriously get hurt when they are closely attacked. They know well how to amplify the power of Mantra and they supply other tribes including the Deva tribe with those knowledge and tools they make.
Weaving their Mantra spells, the Garudas are deadly practitioners of magical mischief.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Asura (Bounty Hunter)
Quickness and a mighty striking force are the main weapons of the Asuras but they are a notch lower in physical strength. They can annihilate an enemy with a single blow from their sword.
One blow, one kill. Be wary of incurring an Asura’s wrath.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Kimnara (Amazon)
The Kimnaras are female warriors who are highly-attuned to the ancient discipline of chakra, the art of enhancing physical prowess. They are held in the same league as the Naga tribe in terms of bodily strength.
Extremely powerful and clad in solid armor, they are a force to reckon with in combat. However, their brutish physique slows them down and they are defenseless from magic attacks.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned so be doubly kind to the Kimnaras.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Eight Tribes of Tantraeapolis: Naga (Outlander)
The strapping and gregarious Naga dwell on the pristine islands surrounded by the majestic waters of the Aegean Sea. Their habitation is located at the western part of Rameswaram, considered the sacred ground of the south.The Nagas are fishermen by profession. They hop from island to island in search of new discoveries. Wielding their mighty broadswords, they are universally hailed as the strongest among all the tribes. One swing from their sword and a small boat is sliced into two.
Their humongous physique makes them easy prey on land as they are horrendously slow. To compensate for this, they resort to wearing heavy armor as added protection. Relying heavily on their superhuman strength, they shun the use of any form of Mantra whatsoever.
One fell swoop from a Naga’s sword is always a losing proposition.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
About Tantra Online War Zone
Infinite thrills and edge-of-your seat adventures await the gritty gamer who dare venture into the realms of Tantra War Zone. Get ready for the gaming experience of a lifetime!
Tantra name is a name that comes from the god of the ancient language means is a world where human and deity live together. It exists already and started even before the two existed and known to be the first living world. There is no historical record of the relevant history the creation of this world. However, one thing is clear that this world is the world's choice of deity, and has become a place of living for those who had not recovered from injured last war and also as a place Mara protection from Satan
Tantra is not your usual, run-of-the-mill online role playing game. With its crisp, cutting-edge 3D graphics, engrossing storyline and mind-blowing gameplay, Tantra is an enthralling cyber-gaming foray that will surely excite and captivate both hardcore gamers and newbies alike. Let your imagination ran wild as you set forth to vanquish evil and save mankind from impending doom.
Eight noble and powerful heroes are at your disposal; each one possessing colossal skills and attributes. Customize their names and appearances for that added personal touch. Equip them with armors, accessories and weapons as you annihilate the monsters and bosses with ease. More than just eye-candy, the eight tribes of Tantra are swashbuckling warriors and defenders on a daring mission.
Embark on perilous quests and be amply rewarded with a plethora of items and weapons. Trade, repair, buy items or weapons with the NPCs (non-player characters) and fellow gamers in any of the various towns. You can even form guilds or parties and fight as one massive force of destruction. All of these commands and options are easily accessible thru the use of helpful in-game shortcut keys
You can also engage in guild war, a battle to the death for tribal supremacy. The Ashram guild master gets the added incentive of choosing the guild name and logo. If guild wars aren't your fancy, you may opt for the God's Warfare Area, a slam-bang spectacle where you get to defend your chosen deity (Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu). Finally, you can choose to go for the more conventional one on one battle with the PVP or Player vs. Player mode.
These are just a sampling of Tantra's treasure trove. The possibilities are definitely limitless once you've explored and experience its multi-faceted realms. Thrills and mysteries lurk at every twist and turn. Let this game guide serve as a handy road map to your journey ahead.
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