Articles written by Janet Pieterse in Hobbies & Games

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Janet Pieterse

For over 20 years, I worked primarily as a copywriter in the advertising industry. It was an interesting career, as I had to write on a wide variety of subjects, in a wide variety of styles, and get to know how to use different media to best effect.

Advertising

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Hobbies & Games > Board Games Tournament Scrabble: You just might have what it takes to compete: 1 of 3
Do you like playing Scrabble? Are you competitive? If you answer "yes" to both these questions, then tournament Scrabble is definitely for you! You don't have to be all that good. You don't have to score 400-500 points per game. You don't even have to know what "Aa" means. Tournament Scrabble is like a Fun Run: you don't hav... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to make money in Guild Wars: 1 of 1
Many newcomers to Guild Wars think the only way to make real money is to solo farm elite areas such as the Underworld, or to sell elite weapons in the Trade Channel. While that is certainly one way to do it, it's not the only way. Perfectly ordinary players who never solo farm ,or ever go near the elite areas, can make enoug... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to crochet ribbing: 1 of 1
Most people tend to think of ribbing as a knitting stitch. Yet it is very easy to crochet an attractive ribbing stitch. It's not quite as elastic as knitted ribbing, but it is still very useful! Normally when you crochet, you begin with a length of chain stitch to match the width of the article you want to make. For ribbing,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to reduce download times in Guild Wars: 1 of 1
You've just reinstalled Guild Wars. Or you see the message "A new build of Guild Wars is available." If you don't have the fastest computer in the world, as well as the fastest internet connection, you already know what's going to happen: you log on, and you wait. And wait. And wait. Finally, the thousands of updated files s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Board games for adults: 7 of 11
There are few games designed specifically for adults. Most have a broad appeal, and teenagers play them quite as easily as adults do. What separates adults from teenagers though, is that they reached Drinking Age! And as adults like to spend evenings socializing around a couple of drinks, the very best board game for adults ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Guild Wars tips and hints: 2 of 3
Three years, three campaigns, an expansion and a set of bonus missions down the line, Guild Wars is still attracting new players. There is an official (http://wiki.guildwars.com) and an unofficial wiki (http://guildwars.wikia.com) with a wealth of information on the game, and yet players still have questions. Mostly, they're... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games How to level up fast in Guild Wars: 3 of 3
Guild Wars can be an addictive game. After creating your first character, and learning the game mechanics, chances are high that you will want to make a second, a third, or even more. Some people create characters in every profession! Levelling up your first one is likely to be a slow but enjoyable process as you come to gri... More..