This morning, on November 7, 2026, maintenance work for WoW: Forever begins. In our live ticker, we will keep you updated on the start time, expected duration, and the end of the server downtime.
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Saturday, 11/7/2026
06:00 AM
The maintenance work is officially over now, and everything continues to run smoothly here. How about you?
We are signing off from the live ticker and wish you lots of fun leveling, looting, and grinding!
05:50 AM
The maintenance work seems to be actually finished. Other players are already active in our current quest area, taking down monsters.
05:44 AM
Attention: We can log in already!! Let’s see if everything works smoothly now. We are already in the realm.
05:33 AM
Thereโs currently a mini-update of about 322 MB. If your download doesnโt start automatically before the server restarts, itโs best to restart your Battle.net launcher!
05:28 AM
Starting the game and logging in works already, but after we click “Enter World” we get the message: “Realm server is not active”.
05:22 AM
We are using this time to refill our drink. Shortly we will try to log in for a test.
05:20 AM
World of Warcraft announced a few hours ago on X that the player base has practically made history. Forever supplies:
The largest launch in WoW history measured by concurrent players
The highest number of returnees in WoW history
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So, how are you spending your time now until you can log in again and keep grinding? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
By the way: Did you know that you can easily grab a cool pet in WoW: Forever, which is also a Zelda reference? Here you can find out more:
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WoW Forever: This pet is a reference to Zelda and this is how you get it
05:05 AM
Did the maintenance work kick you out of the game because you (of course, not for too long) are awake and playing, or did you just start?
04:59 AM
We were thrown out of the game on time. The start screen now also displays information about the maintenance work with a time spec of one hour:
04:54 AM
In the chat of WoW: Forever, you are currently being informed about when the servers will be taken down:
04:45 AM
Welcome to our live ticker on the night of Saturday! In the chat of WoW: Forever, there is currently a message that the servers will soon be taken down. In the Battle.net launcher, a pop-up informs you that there will be “scheduled maintenance work.” However, this was apparently only announced just now.
We will keep you updated here in the live ticker about the server down!
What is this server down? Scheduled maintenance work will take place in World of Warcraft: Forever on the night of November 7, 2026. During this time, you will not be able to launch the MMORPG and will be thrown out of an ongoing game session.
When will the server down occur? Maintenance begins at 05:00 AM CET and lasts about an hour, according to the information in the Battle.net launcher. The scheduled end is therefore expected at 06:00 AM CET.
Is there a patch? You can expect a mini-update of around 322 MB. If the download doesnโt start automatically before the server restart, itโs best to restart your Battle.net launcher for a moment!
This month, there are almost daily new dice links from Monopoly GO! with which you can score free dice.
We keep our eyes open for you daily and update this article every day until 10:30 AM and again after 3:00 PM with new links that give you dice, as long as there are any.
Update: The article was last updated on November 6, 2026, at 6:50 PM. Today there are 26 dice for you.
Monopoly GO! Free Dice Links โ How to Get Them
What are Dice Links? By clicking on these dice links, you get free dice. For best results, you should open the app on your smartphone and then click the links.
What do you need dice for in Monopoly GO? The most important resource in Monopoly GO! is the dice. You can move across the game board with them and collect other resources like money and event currencies. While the dice recharge over time, they are still quite limited. But there are other ways to obtain new dice.
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Monopoly GO shows you how Blocks Boutique works
Didnโt receive any dice? Here are the causes
The link doesnโt work – why? If the links arenโt working for you, it could be due to various reasons.
The links only work once, you canโt redeem a link twice.
The links can only be redeemed starting from level 15.
The links expire quickly. We regularly update this list with new links for redemption.
By the way, you can have more dice than your dice limit allows when they come from the links. So you donโt have to worry about exceeding your limit.
Error messages and what they mean
If you receive the error message โSorry – This reward has already been claimedโ, you have already used the dice link. It cannot be used a second time.
If you receive the error message โSorry – This reward cannot be claimedโ, the link you used has already expired. The dice links are only active for a few days, after which they can no longer be used.
Get Dice from Friends? Hereโs how to get even more dice
How can you get more dice? You can also receive free dice by inviting friends to the game. To do this, you need to press the friends icon at the bottom right and then click the invite button. You can invite up to 10 friends and get 330 free dice.
You can also receive more dice if you connect your account with Facebook. You can see this at the bottom when you click on โFriendsโ.
Red: The shop with the free gift – Blue: The friends menu
Every 8 hours, you can also collect a gift from the shop. To do this, you press the shop under your level and find a gift ready for collection at the top of the carousel. This gift may also contain dice. If you want to learn more about the success of Monopoly GO!, we have this article for you: Your mom’s new favorite game, Monopoly GO, is more expensive and successful than you think
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Today, on November 6, 2026, scheduled maintenance will begin in WoW: Forever. In our live ticker, we will keep you updated on start time, expected duration, and end of the server downtime.
Well then~ the servers are back, the maintenance is over. I do hope you will have a great time in Azeroth!
Thanks for looking in, enjoy yourselves! Sophia? Out!
05:01 PM CET
The official maintenance time is over!
04:57 PM CET
3 Minutes left of the official time until the servers come back up!
04:47 PM CET
It looks like multiple other streamers on Twitch are back online too, the servers seem to have come back 15 minutes early! We will still keep an eye on the situation for you though.
If you are already back in Azeroth: Enjoy yourself and thank you for being out guest!
04:46 PM CET
The servers are still supposed to be down. I am trying to evaluate whether they are up early or if DAKOTAZ just got lucky.
Do try your luck yourselves if you are in North America or Oceania!
04:43 PM CET
DAKOTAZ on Twitch is back in WoW Forever! I repeat: DAKOTAZ is back in the game!
04:39 PM CET
The servers of WoW Forever being down seems to be inspiring some people to do some good:
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The servers are still down and should be back up at 8 AM PST! We are keeping an eye on Twitch to help determine whether the servers will be back on time or late. For example: Twitch streamer DAKOTAZ is already done waiting and just asked if this is going to be his morning.
04:28 PM CET
Alright: There is an apology by the customer support for the lack of a heads-up:
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This might be unrelated, but prior to the server down Blizzards customer support answered on an issue regarding problems with making purchases via Battle.net balance. 2
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Our Shooter expert Dariusz has just sent me official breaking news from Blizzard HQ:
A scheduled maintenance has begun on November 6th 7 AM PST and should end at 8 AM PST.
Important: MeinMMO is seated in Germany, the times in this ticker are our local ones – CET.
04:16 PM CET
Hello everyone from the US, Canada and Australia! My name is Sophia and I shall be taking over for now. Your realms – North America and Oceania – have been blessed with a maintenance! According to Blizzards Customer Support said maintenance is scheduled for an hour:
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Everything is currently running absolutely smoothly โ without any lags or disconnects. With that, we bid farewell from the live ticker and wish you lots of fun leveling, looting, and grinding!
03:59 AM
The maintenance seems to be over, we can log back in without any issues!
03:45 AM
15 minutes left until we can log in again โ at least according to the schedule! The perfect opportunity to restock snacks and drinks and stretch our legs a bit.
03:35 AM
Especially after the release, but also after updates, itโs worth updating the addons in WoW: Forever. On Curseforge, addons are announcing new updates โ even right now during the maintenance.
So, how are you spending your time now until you can log in again and continue grinding? Feel free to leave us a comment!
By the way: Did you know that you can easily get a cool pet in WoW: Forever that is also a Zelda reference? Here you can find out more:
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WoW Forever: This pet is a reference to Zelda and this is how you get it
02:59 AM
And the servers are down!
02:55 AM
In 5 minutes, the servers will go down in WoW: Forever. If you want to pass the time, you can check out our big beginner’s guide with 46 solid tips from character creation to level 60 endgame on YouTube:
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Now we are also receiving hourly notices in the WoW: Forever chat about the impending server downtime:
02:45 AM
The launch of WoW: Forever is likely to go down as one of the best launches in the history of World of Warcraft. Roughly 15 minutes after the launch, many players could log in effortlessly.
Currently, many are wondering: Where are all the others? Perhaps it will be better after the maintenance. More on this:
02:30 AM
In the Battle.net launcher, you will also see a notification with the times for the maintenance. We will keep you updated if there are any changes to the information or times.
02:15 AM
You can still play for 45 minutes until the maintenance in WoW: Forever begins.
If you currently want to play with friends and you are not in the same phase, you can manually trigger the phase transfer. You will then see a small pop-up over your chat window with information about a “world change”. This should ensure that you can see friends (source: Wowhead).
02:00 AM
Welcome to our live ticker on the night of Friday! In exactly one hour, the servers will go down for the scheduled maintenance in WoW: Forever. We will keep you updated and let you know as soon as log-in is possible again.
What kind of server downtime is this? Planned maintenance will take place in World of Warcraft: Forever on the night of November 6, 2026. During this time, you cannot start the MMORPG and will be logged out of an ongoing game session.
When does the server downtime occur? Maintenance begins at 03:00 AM CET and is expected to last around an hour according to the information in the Battle.net launcher. The planned end is therefore expected at around 04:00 AM CET.
Is there a patch? So far, nothing is known about a patch. If we notice a download in the Battle.net launcher, we will let you know here.
How do you like WoW: Forever so far? Which class are you playing through Azeroth with? Let us know in the comments! MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has been an enthusiastic Classic Rogue since 2005. For WoW: Forever, it long seemed that there would be little change in combat, stealth, and deception. And then Blizzard released the final patch notes before the launch…
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WoW Forever comes without servers. However, to prevent Azeroth from bursting at the seams, there is another feature. But this not only leads to a divided opinion in the community but also causes separate groups.
Which feature limits the displayed players? Instead of relying on different servers for specific regions like most MMOs, WoW Forever only has rule sets and realm types that determine what kind of players you play with.
You only decide whether you want to play PvE or PvP and whether you want a role-playing focus or not. The players you then encounter primarily depend on your preferred language. Because even if you are with all players of a rule set on a mega-server, the world is divided into different instances, so-called layers.
Thus, you will preferably encounter players who match your set language. This prevents your screen from being flooded by the masses of players who are actually on the server at the same time.
WoW Forever: This pet is a reference to Zelda and this is how you get it
Layering creates separate groups
What is the problem? When players from different layers join groups, they initially cannot see each other in the world. This leads to desperate calls for help in the community (see Reddit). Because during the beta, group members were automatically transferred to the same instance and could seamlessly start together.
This has now changed with the release, so that separate groups have to manually switch instances to venture into Azeroth together. This can be particularly helpful if you are currently in combat or interacting with the environment. This prevents actions from being unintentionally interrupted when you form a group.
How do you solve the problem? Then pay attention to your left screen edge. A message with a red arrow will appear above your chat when you are in a group with players in different instances. Click on it, and you will receive a prompt to confirm the layer change. If you do, you will be transferred to your group leader’s instance and will then be able to see each other.
Have you also struggled with this problem? And what do you think of the system? Let us know in the comments!
With WoW Forever, many veterans, but also some fresh newcomers dive into the new WoW version and thereby into the vast world of Azeroth. If you encounter problems or have questions, check out our guide collection or let us know in the comments: WoW Forever: All guides to the new version of World of Warcraft
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The largest online portal for fanfiction is offline due to a hack and will remain so for at least two more weeks. The authors now have time to finish the latest chapter and then put it online for the new live launch. But to keep the readers busy, we have five alternatives for you.
The world’s largest fanfiction platform is offline for two to maybe even four full weeks. However, so you don’t have to miss out on fan-written stories, we have five websites that you can alternatively visit. Why AO3 is down and what it actually is, read here.
Navigate with the table of contents to the website that interests you:
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Who put together the recommendations? MeinMMO author Sophia Weiร has completed training as a journalist and writer. However, she began her career by writing fanfiction. It started in elementary school with stories about her stuffed mouse, developed into Naruto fanfiction scribbled on graph paper during her teenage years, and still accompanies her privately to various fandoms today. She first read other people’s fanfiction back in the day on the now-defunct Quizilla! and Fanfiction.net, later on Tumblr and the German site Animexx, and currently, among other places, on AO3.
If you want to know more about AO3 and the current outage, check out the following blocks:
Good to know
What is Archive of Our Own/AO3?
Archive of Our Own, also abbreviated as AO3, is a non-profit and open-source platform where texts, images, and more can be published. The platform is primarily used by fanfiction authors to publish their works.
Fanfiction are stories written by fans based on existing series, films, games, books, or real people. They can be about almost anything, for example, couples that never made it into the official story. There are also many stories set in alternative universes: Fifty Shades of Grey was originally a fanfiction of the Twilight books. The recently released film The Theoretical Impossibility of Love is based on a book of the same name, which was originally a Star Wars fanfiction.
AO3 is very open: content is not pre-screened. Instead, authors are supposed to tag their works with appropriate tags, warnings, and age ratings. Readers, in turn, are responsible for checking the tags before reading and deciding if they want to read the content. As a result, the archive is one of the most permissive platforms for authors and artists, but it is also not free of problematic and sometimes even illegal content.
Why is Archive of Our Own not accessible?
On October 29, 2026, the largest website for fanfiction went offline, and according to the management, the emergency maintenance will last between two and four weeks. Normally, the site is unavailable for a maximum of three days.
The background, according to the official status page otwstatus.org, is a security incident, the cause of which they cannot disclose in detail. The team is currently working on a solution; until one is found, AO3 remains offline. Here are the facts:
All works, bookmarks, kudos (likes), and more are safe – nothing has been deleted
The AO3 team believes that the accounts are safe and that nothing has been stolen from the database, but they cannot confirm this yet.
Usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and encrypted versions of passwords could be affected
Although the post states they hope to go live again with a rudimentary version of the site earlier than just after two weeks, that is also not certain. This is a very long time for a website with more than 612.24 million visits per month, which usually only goes offline for a few days.
To ensure that you don’t have to miss out on fanfiction until AO3 returns, we have compiled five alternative websites for you sorted alphabetically. Let’s start with Animexx, a German site.
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Marco from Nerd Culture looks at the fanfiction of Rey and Kylo Ren from Star Wars that even became a movie
Alternatives to AO3: Fanfiction.net – The old man amongst the sites
Fanfiction.net was one of the first websites dedicated to fan fiction, although in the English-speaking world. There is no thematic specialization, allowing for everything related to any fandom to be published.
Here, you do not necessarily need an account if you just want to read. Unlike AO3, many tags and categories are predefined and there is a distinction between mono-thematic and crossover fics. Crossover essentially means that different universes interact with each other – such as the infamous Doctor Who, Supernatural, and Sherlock stories.
It is especially important to note that explicit adult content is available here. However, this is not marked as Mature or 18 and up. The tag that indicates such content is still quite traditional here: Lemon.
On the night of November 5th to 6th, 2026, Blizzard released the first hotfixes for the live version of WoW: Forever. MeinMMO has translated the patch notes for you.
What are the current hotfixes? Here are the patch notes for WoW: Forever – due to the lack of an official German version, we have translated them for you:
Enemies and NPCs
Durotar – Fixed an issue where Yarrog Baneshadow was respawning more slowly than intended.
Zephras – Lotheluum Starbreeze now offers training to Druids as expected.
Dustwallow Marsh – Fixed an issue where some murlocs in Dustwallow Marsh were respawning too quickly.
Swamp of Sorrows – Fixed an issue where Pelluk would sometimes not spawn.
Items
Fixed an issue where trade supply vendors on Zephras Isle didn’t sell apprentice tradeskill bags.
Mild Spices now sell to vendors for 1 copper each (was 2 copper).
Player versus Player
Fixed an issue where Plainsrunning could be stacked in a battleground’s preparation phase.
Plainsrunning can no longer stack and stacks will be cancelled when carrying a flag in a battleground.
Quests
Fixed an issue with incorrect text in “The Sisterhood of Elune”.
Deathstalker Erland respawns much more quickly for the quest “Escorting Erland”.
Do I need to download an update for the hotfixes? No, you can start your Battle.net launcher and get started immediately. Small hotfixes of this kind can be implemented by Blizzard without a client update. Also, larger maintenance phases throughout the day are not expected for us in Europe. For example, today’s maintenance phase took place between 03:00 and 04:00 in the morning. You can read more about it here: WoW Forever Server Down on November 6th in the Live Ticker โ Start time, status, duration
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live on the night of November 4th to 5th, and you can start playing at midnight. To ensure you get off to the perfect start, MeinMMO has gathered all available guides for you here.
Update from 11/05/2026: We have expanded the article with the article on Twitch Drops, the first information about the new Legendary, and the talent planners.
How is this article structured?
You will find all MeinMMO guides regarding WoW Forever in this article, sorted chronologically. Starting with server selection to fast leveling and endgame.
Jump to the section that is currently relevant for you with our table of contents:
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WoW Forever: Everything about the start – Server selection, name reservation, classes, and more.
With this, you have all the guides related to WoW Forever that have been published on MeinMMO so far. We will of course keep the article up to date so that you are always informed. If you still miss a topic, feel free to let us know in the comments.
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In WoW Forever you have to skill your classes yourself. To avoid expensive miss-skills, it’s worth taking a look at a talent planner. MeinMMO has checked out 10 websites for you and has a recommendation for each.
What are skill planners?
Skill planners are dedicated websites or sometimes subpages of well-known sites where you can simulate the skill builds of your class in WoW Forever. This should help you get the most out of your character for the playstyle you’re aiming for.
Which skills can be relevant in the endgame of WoW Forever can also be read in our preliminary tier list:
All 10 skill planners present the talent trees of all 9 classes in Forever neatly and provide the same basic functions. However, some are particularly recommended for certain players due to their extended features:
WoW Forever Talent Planner
WoW Forever Talent: The best, current all-rounde – For Everyone
In our opinion the best skill planer, since it comes with many features. You can:
Set your current or simulated level for optimal testing distribution
Save
Copy the build
Compare the build with Classic
Compare the build with popular builds
And according to the website, the data is current as of November 4, 2026.
Maxroll: Comfortable and with specific version – For Everyone
Maxroll provides a large, clear level tree for planning for all nine classes. You can also look up individual talents with the search field. Your build is exportable, builds from others can be imported.
The website specifies very clearly which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on. At the time of this article: 1.60.1.70755 (Live).
Forever Atlas: Perfect for Classic veterans (English)
If you have played in WoW Classic, you should take a look at Forever Atlas: The site gives you all the basic functions that the other sites also have. Additionally, there is the option to compare the builds with the Classic version. Abilities that have been replaced or removed from Classic are marked
On top of that, you can also skill on a level basis, save and share the build.
Important: It is not known which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on.
If you want to min-max your character down to the last point, you should take a look at WoW Head. In addition to the skill planner, you can also display the special points from the possible races and have a spell book overview.
In addition, you can save, link, and embed the build. However, what is not possible is a detailed level selection for skill distributions during leveling.
Important: It is not known which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on.
WoW TBC: Best planner for the leveling process (English)
This English planner gives you everything the other planners also have. But there is a dedicated leveling mode to simplify the leveling process.
The builds are shareable, and you can directly see how many points you can distribute at each level. However, we do not know which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on.
The talent planner on Icy-Veins does what it should and allows you to plan your character’s skills. There is no saving, forwarding, or even embedding. At least the site shows which talents are new or have been modified.
Important: It is not known which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on.
Chromie is one of the few German-language talent planners and has the data status from November 5, 2026, from WoW Forever. It can be assumed that the site regularly looks for updates.
Overall, it is a very simple planner without much fuss: You can plan your build cleanly and share it via link, text, or embed. Additionally, you can import the builds of other users.
If you can manage with the pure talent tree where you distribute skill points, Zockify is right for you. You can share your builds and if you have a video about it, you can link it via YouTube.
Zockify is very basic, but it does what it should. Also, it is the second talent planner in German.
Important: It is not known which version of WoW Forever the planner is based on.
Every day, new events, tournaments, and special events are held in Monopoly GO!. We will tell you here which ones are active today and what you can win.
You can quickly reach the points you need via our table of contents:
The events in Monopoly GO! are meant to encourage you to play the game. They provide you with additional rewards like dice and cash. We regularly update this article with the latest information. So, if you want to have all current events at a glance, you can bookmark our overview.
Update:ย We last updated the article on November 6, 2026, at 08:40 AM.
All Active Events in Monopoly GO! in October 2026
In Monopoly GO!, multiple events can be active at the same time. Once one ends, the next one begins shortly after. Individual and tournament events can also provide rewards for other events. The times can vary by up to an hour, which has to do with the time change. This sometimes confuses the in-game display.
Tournaments:
Pack Pride
07:00 PM โ 11.08.2026, 09:59 PM
Tycoon Class
07:00 PM โ 11.07.2026, 06:59 PM
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Monopoly GO shows you how Blocks Boutique works
These Special Events are Ongoing Today in Monopoly GO!
The special events in Monopoly GO! provide small bonuses that make rolling the dice more attractive. They are activated when you play within the specified time. Rewards for other events can also be triggered this way. They usually last only a short time. All dates are subject to change, as the developers may make last-minute adjustments.
To get the most out of the events in Monopoly GO!, you should collect as many dice as possible. Therefore, in our daily updated overview on MeinMMO, we show you how you can grab free dice: Monopoly GO: Get Free Dice โ The Current Links
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MeinMMO editor Caro is always looking for inspiration and new gadgets that make painting tabletop miniatures more enjoyable and easier. Now she has come across another thing that she uses every single time. And once again she has to say thanks to IKEA.
This is not the first time that IKEA has contributed to my daily life with miniatures. I have already reported how a picture frame for 6 euros serves as a nice little shelf for my little guys. But now I have come across something that I can already use during the actual painting process: lighting, more specifically the decorative light with the wonderful IKEA-esque name SMร SNรRE.
SMร SNรRE is a sort of rubber tube that can be placed anywhere on the table using two stands, allowing an arch of light to illuminate the entire surface or object beneath it.
Not only am I very happy with how SMร SNรRE works in my workspace – it also only cost me 13 euros.
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Dungeons & Dragons brings the World of Warcraft to the tabletop
I love my previous lamp, but it will now only serve as indirect light
I previously painted with the light of a normal desk lamp. However, it gave off only a cozy, warm light – which, while nice for the atmosphere in the room, was rather impractical for painting. Plus, depending on how I held the miniature, I had to constantly reposition the lamp so that my hands or head wouldnโt cast shadows.
Ever since I started using this somewhat odd-looking light arch, I havenโt had that problem anymore. The miniature is constantly illuminated, and you can work with both a warmer and a cooler light, which can also be dimmed.
Since the tube is quite thin, it doesnโt obstruct the view at all, and thanks to the one-sided cover, you arenโt completely blinded when youโre 10 centimeters away.
The only drawback: The LED has an energy efficiency rating of G and therefore uses a lot of energy. However, since I only use it for painting and put it away otherwise, I can turn a blind eye to that.
Solid alternative for hobby painters
If youโre more deeply involved in the hobby and enjoy seeking input from professional miniature artists and content creators, youโve probably come across various lighting recommendations quite often. You can certainly delve deeper into lumen (brightness), kelvin (light color), and other aspects if you really want to create the optimal conditions recommended by professionals.
Iโm more at a stage where Iโd prefer a practical gadget thatโs as affordable as possible and suits my skill level, rather than spending over 100 euros on a hobby lamp. But thatโs just my personal opinion.
Maybe that will change once I eventually have a proper hobby setup for miniatures. But until then, SMร SNรRE and I will continue on our journey together.
What kind of lighting do you use for your miniatures? Or do you know of any other IKEA products that are perfect for the hobby? Let us know in the comments!
Twitch Drops are rewards that you can receive by watching streams on the Twitch platform. Usually, these are exclusive in-game items that can only be unlocked this way. To get them, you need to watch selected WoW Forever streams for a certain amount of time. The sound does not have to be on โ you can just let the stream run in the background.
Current Twitch Drops
Which Twitch Drops for WoW Forever are currently available? Currently, you can secure the “Pouch of Violet Dust” toy (see wowhead.com) as a Twitch Drop by watching streams of WoW Forever on Twitch or YouTube for 4 hours.
How long does the promotion run? You can secure the item during the following timeframe:
Start: November 5, 2026, at 01:30 AM (from Wednesday to Thursday)
End: November 13, 2026, at 01:30 AM (from Thursday to Friday)
This is what your campfire will look like.
What does the item do? You can use the toy in a camp to:
Color the campfire violet
Extend all camp bonuses by 2 hours
The bonuses apply to you as well as to other players sitting at the campfire.
Can the item be used forever? No, you can only use it during the launch period. The item is expected to disappear from the game at the beginning of December.
Watch the stream for the required time to receive your desired reward
After the specified time, the item will automatically land in your game
With WoW Forever, many veterans, as well as some fresh newcomers, are diving into the new WoW version and thus into the vast world of Azeroth. If you encounter any issues or have questions, take a look at our guide collection or write to us in the comments: WoW Forever: All guides for the new version of World of Warcraft
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The Blizzard developers have announced the first new Legendary for WoW: Forever! Taldramir, the Whispering Wood is a two-handed staff that at least all Druids can look forward to.
What is known about Taldramir? Aside from the official presentation on X and YouTube (where you can see how the Legendary is actually crafted), unfortunately not much yet. Taldramir, the Whispering Wood is a legendary two-handed staff that is carried by a Nightborne Druid on the new key art graphic for Forever.
Theoretically, besides Druids, Mages, Priests, Warlocks, Shamans, Hunters, and Warriors can wield such staffs. However, it is unclear what the class restrictions of the weapon will be or if they are directed towards a specific role (such as Healer).
Legendary weapons that are truly legendary
What is special about Legendaries? In the context of classic World of Warcraft, there have only been 4 weapons so far, and these are truly legendary:
Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian
Corrupted Ashbringer
What nearly all these items have in common: You cannot just defeat a boss and if you have good loot luck, the iconic mace of Ragnaros ends up in your bag. Legendaries in Classic are community projects that require a long time of effort and significantly impact the performance of the bearer, as well as positively affect their allies.
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WoW: Forever – These are the features of Classic Plus in the trailer
A tank with the legendary blade Thunderfury, for example, generates extremely high threat, allowing the damage dealers to go all out even more. The owner of the staff Atiesh provides a buff for their group (depending on the class of the bearer).
In addition to the pure power of the weapons, their striking design also stands out. The four Classic Legendaries are prestige items that every long-time WoW veteran recognizes immediately from a distance. In the past, there have been some guild dramas surrounding the question: Who gets Thunderfury or Atiesh first?
Currently, it is also unclear whether Blizzard will make adjustments to the old legendary weapons. Since they are closely tied to the original Classic raids, which are definitely to be changed, this could be the case.
Which Legendaries are still expected to come in Forever? It is clear that Blizzard wants to introduce an earnable Legendary for all classes or specializations throughout Forever. However, the developers have not revealed more details so far. If that changes or more information about Taldramir comes to light, we will update this article for you. How strong Legendaries are in Classic is shown by this announcement: 40 Paladins with 14 legendary weapons clear the Molten Core in WoW Classic
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World of Warcraft: Forever opens the gates to Azeroth. We are live for you and keep you updated on when the servers will go online and what else is happening.
Info: If you don’t see any new messages here for hours, try refreshing the page with CTRL+F5, that should help!
Thursday, November 5, 2026
07:50 AM
The first morning of WoW: Forever appears to be as smooth as the midnight launch. Players are streaming onto the servers without any issues and enjoying their first hours there. However, some miss the massive feeling of past Classic launches, as there seems to be surprisingly little going on in the regions:
03:00 AM
Even upon re-logging, we can get back into the game without any issues. However, according to some community reports on Reddit, there are occasionally issues with completing or extending subscriptions and purchasing game time. So maybe wait a bit longer.
Otherwise, the launch is surprisingly smooth! With that, we bid farewell from the live ticker and wish you all lots of fun in Azeroth!
01:45 AM
In our group, we are experiencing issues with party invitations in between. In some cases, it says that the person is playing a different version of WoW. It helped us that several people restarted the game and Battle.net.
01:13 AM
We are still stable and busy questing. How about you?
In the starting area of my Night Elf, there is a lot going on: Players are flitting and hopping everywhere, creating a wonderfully lively bustle.
00:20 AM
Nevermind, we are actually in! Reports are coming in regularly from the editorial team that logging in is (relatively) smoothly working and that everyone can start playing.
We hope that itโs going as surprisingly smoothly for you as it is for us โ let us know in the comments how your status is right now! We will continue to be present and keep you updated on everything important.
00:15 AM
So we suspect: Todayโs loop consists of getting stuck in queues or sitting in a rule set selection that you canโt click โ only to end up back in the queue after a reconnect.
00:05 AM
IT’S STARTING!
At least the chaos of queues and rule sets is beginning. Some of us are sitting in a queue โ which thankfully started with a maximum wait of 5 minutes โ while others are in a rule set selection where nothing can be clicked.
Howโs it going with you?
At least all rule sets are listed!
By the way, restarting the Battle.net launcher also puts you in a queue โ even if itโs quite short:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
11:45 PM
15 minutes until the official launch of WoW: Forever!
Time to refill the drinks one last time and put a pizza in the oven โ you’ll be able to enjoy it later, especially if queues are waiting for you โฆ
11:25 PM
In a post on Instagram, Warcraft presents the new legendary weapon, Taldramir, the Whispering Wood. Apparently, this is exactly the item that is featured today in the livestream (here on Twitch with timestamp) created in collaboration with Wฤtฤ Workshop.
Meanwhile, the Warcraft livestream has switched to a countdown for WoW: Forever. We have received the secret ‘Pouch of Violet Dust’ drop, which isnโt listed among the drop campaigns. The Twitch stream will likely run at least until the launch at midnight CET.
In the Twitch livestream, the construction is slowly taking shape. You can continue to follow the process live on the Warcraft channel. Meanwhile, Wowhead already has the first speculations about the item.
And in a Twitch blog post, it says: “Definitely check out a very special stream that is currently live on /warcraft. Who knows, maybe thereโs a big reveal coming up and a particularly exciting moment you wonโt want to miss!”
9:45 PM
In our big beginners guide on YouTube, we present you with 46 solid tips from character creation to level 60 endgame, to ensure your start in Azeroth goes perfectly:
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Jan Hegenberg โ known for his gaming songs and presumably the largest German musician in this niche โ has brought German players to deep nostalgia with the launch of WoW Classic. A few hours ago, he released a song for Forever on YouTube.
8:50 PM
Blizzard has just updated the development notes for WoW: Forever before the official launch and added new updates for the user interface and accessibility (Source: Wowhead). We have translated them for you using AI to German:
The swing timer bar fades out through distance only after the swing is completed.
When the combined bag is activated, the background graphic of the inventory slots has been updated to indicate from which bag the respective slot comes.
A bug was fixed that prevented nameplates from displaying the elite status of enemies.
Debuff symbols on the nameplate can now be clicked through (click-through).
The spellbook and talents window now opens at the same height as other menu windows.
The size of the spellbook window in combat mode has been reduced.
The display of the PvP score board has been updated.
When a player is killed while reaching the honor cap, the honor earned will no longer be displayed as plain text above the character or in chat messages.
When in the key binding menu, moving the mouse pointer over the key binding of an action bar will highlight the corresponding button on the action bar.
8:15 PM
About 4 hours until the official launch of WoW: Forever!
If you are already looking for cool addons that could enhance your gaming experience, you can find a suitable overview in our guide:
Just a little reminder: If you want to log in already to wait until the start, you might be disappointed. According to a report in the Battle.net launcher, there will be scheduled maintenance from 7:00 PM until exactly 12:00 AM German time โ exactly until the release.
6:45 PM
Speaking of Twitch: If you gift a paid subscription to a streamer in the “World of Warcraft” category from today until December 1, you will receive two exclusive WoW badges for the chat.
6:40 PM
The Warcraft channel is currently live on Twitch โ with the stream title “Camelot_reveal v2_final.mp4”. Over 14,000 people are already watching as something appears to be printed. Atmospheric WoW music is also playing in the background.
6:25 PM
MeinMMO editor Karsten is now even more excited for WoW: Forever than he was before. This is partly due to the comeback of rogues, which he is happy about โ while others are barricading their Discord in protest:
Coinciding with the release of WoW: Forever, NVIDIA has today released a new driver update (version 621.14), around 800 MB. To ensure everything runs smoothly, you should install it before you start tonight:
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In the chart you see the global schedule with all release times at a glance. In Germany, it starts at midnight:
Global schedule for WoW: Forever. Source: Blizzard
4:20 PM
If you currently see the error WOW51900337 when trying to log into WoW: Forever, it is simply because the servers are not live yet, explains Blizzard in the post on X.
3:00 PM
If you want to prepare for your start in Azeroth or already have questions that are on your mind, feel free to check out our guide overview:
Is something missing? Then feel free to write to us in the comments and we will see how we can help you!
2:30 PM
Already during the beta, there was a huge rush for WoW Forever. It remains to be seen how large the influx will be at the server opening, as it will just be midnight here.
Here are a few numbers to give you an impression of what happened during the beta:
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Little note: You still have about 5 hours to reserve names.
After that, maintenance will start at 7:00 PM CET until the release at 12:00 AM CET.During this time, you wonโt be able to log in or create characters.
1:20 PM
Something completely different that can sweeten your waiting time. We have our own mini-game at MeinMMO:
And we all know: WoW players love the grind. Maybe you can beat our high score?
12:45 PM
MMORPG expert Karsten has many years of WoW experience. He has compiled for you the mistakes you should avoid right now in the start of WoW Forever.
By the way, our colleagues from GameStar have created a whole special edition for WoW Forever. You can even read it digitally if you want to prepare in more detail.
Also, MeinMMO editor Sophia will plunge into the world of Azeroth – even for the very first time. She of course asked us for tips but also wants to know from you: What advice do you have for complete newbies?
11:00 AM
Okay, now that you’ve told us your potential main class, we have to tackle the classic question that has existed since ancient times: Who will we see on which side? Of course, thereโs only one right answer.
10:40 AM
MeinMMO demon Cortyn is expecting pure chaos tonight – like most of us. And still, we are here with joy. Somehow, problems and queues come with a launch, right? What do you think?
10:00 AM
Do you know which class you want to start with? We want to know!
9:30 AM
By the way, you only have today until 7:00 PM CET time to reserve your names.
After that, maintenance will begin, which will last until release. You wonโt be able to start the game or create characters during that time.
How you can reserve your names, read here:
9:00 AM
Good morning, dear (future) inhabitants of Azeroth! Tonight, when the clock strikes 12:00, it starts and with WoW Forever, the new Classic+ version of World of Warcraft opens.
We’ll be here all day and keep an eye out for exciting information.
When the servers open, we will supply you with the latest information regarding server status, queues, error messages, and potential delays.
We look forward to the chaos with you!
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WoW: Forever – These are the features of Classic Plus in the trailer
WoW Forever: Release โ The most important info at a glance
When do the servers for WoW Forever open? The servers are scheduled to open on November 5, 2026, at exactly 12:00 AM CET here in Europe. We will keep an eye on whether there are any delays or issues.
How large is the download and can you download the game in advance? You can already download WoW Forever. The download size depends on what youโve already installed:
No WoW
about 52.90 GB
WoW Classic or Retail
about 13 GB
How long can you still reserve names? If you have purchased one of the packages for WoW Forever, you can already create characters now and secure desired names before everyone else rushes to the servers. Hereโs how you can do it:
However, there will be a longer maintenance period before the launch, during which the name reservation will also be taken offline. So, you should reserve your desired names beforehand.
The maintenance starts on November 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM CET and lasts until the release at 12:00 AM on November 5.
MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has been an enthusiastic Classic Rogue since 2005. For WoW: Forever, it long seemed that there would be little change in combat, stealth, and deception. And then Blizzard released the final patch notes before the launch …
The freshly released patch notes for WoW: Forever must have been created rather suddenly and unplanned. How do we know? The launch overview published on November 3, 2026 on YouTube was already outdated by half at the time of publication because various class abilities mentioned had since been removed.
Not everyone was pleased with the massive changes right before launch. A large part of the Shaman community, for example, was so upset about Blizzard’s recent plans for Totem Masters that they closed their official class Discord in protest for 13 hours (via wowhead.com).
The enthusiastic rogue in me only had eyes for the unusually long adjustment list for the Shadow Dancer. Until 2 days ago, the rogue was considered the class that changed the least for Forever compared to Vanilla or Classic. But that has now turned 180 degrees, and I (and many other rogues) are celebrating this …
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WoW: Forever – These are the features of Classic Plus in the trailer
Okay status quo, but a bit musty
Why the Rogue community is so excited is probably only clear when we take a brief look at the current status quo. Those who have read our class overview for WoW: Forever know that the classic rogue has many strengths and comparatively few weaknesses:
In Classic, alongside the over-dominant Warrior, he was one of the best damage dealers in the game; in WoW: Forever, he is even supposed to deliver the highest single-target damage in static fights.
In PvP, with all his control abilities and high damage, he is a force.
His stealth provides enormous advantages in PvP, farming, and leveling. Solo, he fares better than many other classes.
What has always been missing for rogues in Classic is a broad range of ways to support other players – he can help with his control abilities, weaken the armor of enemies, and pick locks, that’s it.
The number of competitive specializations was quite limited for rogues in Classic. Deception almost only played a role in PvP; Assassination was mostly just a support tree.
The most exciting innovations for Rogues in Forever were the slightly stronger focus of the Deception tree on bleeding effects and the clearly defined emphasis of Assassination on poisons, supported by the Classic premiere of Mutilate. Otherwise, we rogues were mainly excited about details, such as the fact that Headbutt no longer breaks us out of stealth without talents.
I don’t want to complain about it. I like the Classic Rogue very much. But it always feels a bit strange when other classes receive much love and brainpower from developers while you are stuck in your old, musty-smelling armor and have been using Dark Strike, Shred, and occasionally Disembowel for 20 years to deal as much damage as possible to bosses. Exciting is different.
Deadly class even deadlier
With the new patch notes on forums.blizzard.com, the musty Classic scent has dissipated. In more than 5,230 characters, the developers reveal what will change for Rogues with Forever almost overnight. We won’t go through every point one by one, but let me highlight a few highlights:
With Shank, there is a new standard attack through which we deal light damage with the offhand and which grants us a certain energy boost when we need it. Additionally, all 3 specializations each have a talent that makes Shank even more important for their respective rotation – each talent provides a different bonus.
Deceivers can use Ghostly Strike to utilize Ambush and Strangle without being in stealth. They also receive a new finisher, Death Mark, allowing them to make their target explode after a few seconds.
Rogues with the Quick Getaway talent can take out 2 targets simultaneously with Headbutt. This is incredibly strong in PvP, solo adventures, and dungeons.
The position of talents has changed in many cases so that you no longer have to “waste” so many points to get to key talents for certain specializations. I’m thinking about Lifeblood for more energy or Improved Sprint for PvP enthusiasts.
There are some strong buffs for underwhelming talents like Aggression or Fatality.
All this in combination should ensure that Rogues play more excitingly and variably in Forever than in Classic without becoming overpowered. Honestly: I was really looking forward to Forever before, but now I can hardly wait for the starting shot to be fired. What do you think? And how satisfied are you with your class? Feel free to share it with me in the comments! Speaking of the starting shot: Release of WoW Forever in Live Ticker โ Time, Status, Queues, and More
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Do you want to start with WoW Forever but aren’t sure which race to choose? Then take a look at the Humans. This likely most common race of Azeroth is definitely more interesting than it seems at first glance.
However, in World of Warcraft, Humans are not just a race that somehow descends from strange apes and has always been there, compared to the ancient Elves and Dwarves, considered “primitive”.
Humans in WoW are actually aliens. Or more precisely: beings created by entities that are not from this world. In any case, they are not “native” to Azeroth, and their current form exists only because of an Old God.
The lore applies not only to WoW Forever but also to World of Warcraft in general. We are elaborating the story a bit for new and interested players.
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WotLK Classic: The new trailer for the cult raid Ulduar
Iron Vrykul: Humans have their origin as creations of the Titans
Those who have played Wrath of the Lich King will probably know that Humans actually descend from Vrykul. However, the story of their origin goes back even further, as Vrykul are not the origin either.
To protect โ or rather guard โ Azeroth, the Titans created their Keepers, all highly inspired by Norse mythology: Mimiron, Freya, Tyr, Odyn, etc. All of this served primarily for a great war against the Old Gods for the world soul of Azeroth. More about that can be found here:
To secure the status quo after the apparent victory, the Titans left their Keepers blueprints, including for Iron Vrykul: titanforged creatures made of metal with certain abilities to control storm magic.
With the help of the Forge of Souls, the Keepers were able to create more and more of these Iron Vrykul โ which also happened through the Keeper Loken, albeit under the influence of the Old Gods.
Ulduar is and was the seat of the guardians and the cradle of the Vrykul.
The curse of an Old God turns titan machines into proto-humans
As the Old Gods could not be killed permanently without destroying Azeroth, they were able to continue to act from their prisons. In the flood of new Iron Vrykul, the Old God Yogg-Saron unleashed a curse: the curse of flesh.
This turned the metallic bodies of the Iron Vrykul over millennia into weak and mortal flesh. By the way, this also happened to the Earthen, the predecessors of the Dwarves, and the Mechagnomes.
Attempts by the guardians to lift or reverse the curse all failed, and the Titans had long since turned away by that time. Thus, the curse spread โ with further serious consequences.
As a probable later result of the curse, some Vrykul, now made of flesh, gave birth to small and weak children: the first Humans. In a culture that emphasizes combat and strength, this is unthinkable and nearly led to the end of humanity before it could truly live in the first place.
He is responsible for the existence of Humans.
Humans still exist thanks to the love of some parents
The ruling Vrykul king Ymiron decreed that all children born so “deformed” and not resembling Vrykul should be killed. With this infanticide, he almost succeeded.
However, some parents did not want to do this to their offspring and hid their children to send them from the cold Northrend to the south. There, they settled, the first Humans, who founded the kingdom of Arathor in the north of the Eastern Kingdoms.
Later, Arathor splintered into new kingdoms that you know from the modern history of WoW: Gilneas, Dalaran, Lordaeron, Kul Tiras, Stormwind, and Stromgarde. Arathor had a new appearance in The War Within โ fittingly in the realm of those Earthen who had not yet been struck by the curse of flesh.
If you play a Human in WoW, you are not just Johnny Human with sword and shield, but a descendant of warmongering half-giants from the north who once were metallic giants with dominion over the storms – even if the Humans at the time of Forever do not yet know anything about their irony origin.
Enshrouded has attracted over 100,000 players back to the Miasma-infested Survival Game with its 1.0 release. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus and some of the colleagues here are part of it. However, their last outing was… unpleasant.
I really love Enshrouded and have now invested over 180 hours into the survival game. I have started several times, always continued with joy, often waiting for new updates. Now the game is finally finished and will easily cost me another 50 hours.
I have already started and feel really comfortable. Not only the larger skill trees, which now allow for really strong builds, but also details like visual character customizations or full voice acting create a gaming experience that I don’t have in any other game of this genre.
After the developers from Frankfurt finally finished, we rented a dedicated server so we can continue playing anytime, even if not everyone is there. We, that includes me and the colleagues Dariusz, who actually plays a diligent dwarf, Lydia, Benedikt, Alex, and some friends.
Yesterday, I convinced Dariusz and Lydia to explore a dungeon with me. Now I say publicly: I’m sorry.
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Enshrouded goes into the 1.0 release, shows all highlights in the video
A dungeon that lasts too long to be fun
We have more or less distributed roles on the server. I, as a frequent player, am usually out and about, completing quests and collecting resources and equipment. Accordingly, my personal progress is a bit further than most.
However, we tackle certain tasks in the story together, such as fighting tough bosses or dungeons โ like the Hollow Halls in Revelwood. I already know that from my previous solo journeys and wanted help for exactly this reason.
Alone, I took over 3 hours and never wanted to see the halls again. The crux: A crucial component for the progress of workshops is hidden here. We have to go in sooner or later.
Hoping it would go faster together, the three of us set out around 11 PM. After two and a half hours, over 40 healing potions and bandages, and more than 300 arrows of various kinds, we finally got out. It was awful.
Unfortunately, I didn’t think to take screenshots – I was usually too busy fending off the hordes of skeletons. And I refuse to step foot in those halls again just for that reason. Therefore, there’s only a picture of our hard-earned loot:
Annoying mechanics, annoying enemies, and annoying ground
What makes the Hollow Halls incredibly tedious is… actually everything, when I think about it. Nothing in this dungeon is really fun, at most the rather sparsely placed puzzles. But even those are worse here than anywhere else in the game:
Certain doors require runes to be opened. However, they are often so well hidden that I couldn’t find them โ despite a prior visit โ without a video guide.
The enemies here are absolute damage sponges. Besides the fact that they only take full damage from specific weapons, they can take a lot of hits, constantly block, and push you around, sometimes into surrounding dangers.
Also, the path is not clear. There are constant forks, and even with good orientation, it is sometimes difficult to find your way. Only corpses are an indicator that you’ve been in a specific place.
As if that weren’t enough, a big boss awaits at the end with mechanics that can knock out even players with strong gear in one hit. And of course, he summons additional enemies into the fight…
Perhaps the worst thing about the whole dungeon, however, is “toxic slime,” a substance on the ground that you can break down. Touching it immediately drains all your stamina. All of your stamina. Especially when fighting about 20 skeletons, itโs particularly fun when you can’t block, dodge, or jump anymore. Not.
A few pictures of my skills and equipment can be found here:
I’m our strongest player, but absolutely useless in this dungeon
Just to put it into perspective: enemies in the halls are at level 15. Dariusz and Lydia were level 10 and 13, respectively, I went in at level 23 with gear that exceeds Revelwood by almost two biomes or tiers. So usually, I deal the most damage in fights. Not here.
The Hollow Halls are, as the name suggests, “inhabited” by the Hollow. That’s what the undead are called in Enshrouded: skeletons that come in the form of lesser servants, dogs, warriors, and mages.
My build is designed for high damage against single targets: daggers, poison, and sneaky attacks. I can immediately kill solitary foes and even elite mobs by sneaking up on them. But that doesn’t work in the halls:
Skeletons are, as in most games, resistant to piercing damage. And daggers, of course, deal piercing damage.
Poison is the greatest strength of my build. However, undead are completely immune to any poison and bleeding.
Enemies donโt just stand around alone but are always in huge groups and often around corners. Sneaking is therefore impossible, even if you know where the enemies are standing. They see me immediately and 5 or more skeletons rush towards me. Assassination doesn’t work like that.
Even in ranged combat with arrows, not much could be achieved; I used up more arrows than anywhere else. Even Dariusz with his archer build was only moderately more efficient. I understand that not every build can be strong everywhere. But only allowing clubs and maybe magic to clear an entire dungeon is really annoying.
The Hollow Halls are perhaps my only real criticism on Enshrouded
Since Enshrouded launched in Early Access, I’ve been enjoying it continuously and usually lose many hours per session and even more per week in the world. Keen Games has created a game here that mixes exploration, RPG, and survival like no other, and this combination really pushes all my buttons.
Only this one dungeon is something I never, ever want to see again. The undead are my nemesis anyway, no matter what build: they are just annoying. Usually, I can handle it, but in such a mass as in the Halls, I completely lose my courage.
As a crowning conclusion, we actually fled right at the end from the respawning skeletons at the entrance after we had defeated the tough final boss in a laborious battle lasting several minutes. An ending without dignity, but an ending after all.
Nevertheless, I am optimistic: Now that we finally have this dungeon behind us, the game will finally be more enjoyable again. We can craft new items, I can advance the quests, and the next boss in the Nomad Highlands is also waiting. I am really looking forward to that. I just need to come up with a little gift to compensate my colleagues for the trauma last night.
Despite the exhausting outing, I’m still looking forward to playing Enshrouded, especially now in version 1.0, which has become really good. However, the survival game currently faces strong competition, even within its own genre: 2 of the best survival games of recent years are releasing in full
WoW: Forever offers a great way to either step into the world of Warcraft for the first time or to return. MeinMMO points out potential pitfalls that could sabotage your gaming enjoyment.
What is this article about?
Are you new to World of Warcraft or are you returning to Classic WoW after many years with Forever? Then you’ll find here in the guide potential pitfalls and mistakes you should avoid when starting your adventure in Azeroth. We focus entirely on the first hours of gameplay. You can also find basic tips and tricks in our beginner’s guide to WoW: Forever.
Through our table of contents, you can jump to the topics that are most exciting for you:
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Do not choose the wrong server!
Right after starting WoW: Forever, you will face perhaps the most important choice: On which server or with what rules do you want to play? Normal, PvP, Roleplay, or Roleplay-PvP? Our tip for all beginners without a social environment directing the decision: Choose “Normal”!
With the PvP ruleset, there are no safe zones; you can be attacked anytime and anywhere. This can be very frustrating. On roleplay servers, however, there are special behavioral rules that you should know and adhere to if you do not want to clash with the local RP community. If you simply want to play quietly and get to know WoW, choose “Normal”. More on this here:
Important: If you want to play with friends, you must coordinate with them regarding server ruleset and faction. You can only play together if you are on the same servers and for the same faction.
Also: You can only choose a server once per character. Switching later is not possible.
Here you can see the 4 server rules available at the start of WoW: Forever. In 2027, Hardcore will be added.
Do not choose class and race for the wrong reasons!
The second important choice comes up right in the next step: Which class, which faction, and which race should it be? You can approach character creation very optimally and choose a class-race combination that was already very strong in Classic or that is highly rated in the first tier lists for Forever.
With the new version of World of Warcraft, however, the cards are reshuffled. Blizzard has revamped and significantly changed all classes. Many assessments from the beta are also outdated due to comprehensive changes made to all play styles in the meantime. Regular balancing adjustments by Blizzard will also continue in the future.
We therefore recommend: Build a character that you are excited about and that visually appeals to you. Ideally, you will spend years with your alter ego. But consider in advance what roles you enjoy in … well … role-playing games.
Do you enjoy being the tank? Then warriors, paladins, or druids could be the right choice for you.
Do you like healing your allied comrades? Paladins, shamans, druids, or priests can do that!
Should it be an offensive melee fighter? Rogues, warriors, druids, or shamans are suitable.
A physical ranged attacker? Then it has to be the hunter.
Do you like to fight from a distance with spells? In addition to mages and warlocks, priests, shamans, and druids can also do that.
Do you enjoy being helped by a companion? Hunters and warlocks rely on wild animals or demons in combat.
If in doubt, take your time and simply try out different options. A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of all classes and recommendations for choosing races can be found here if needed:
Temper your expectations for the start of WoW: Forever
Even though Blizzard conducted a long beta, a stress test, and a naming reservation and character creation phase before launch, this does not mean that everything will run smoothly at launch at midnight. On the contrary: We expect overwhelmed servers, queues, and disconnections.
Although Blizzard can flexibly distribute the community through phasing to multiple versions of the game world, there will still be strong competition for items and enemies needed for quests. Resources like flowers or ores are also likely to be picked up quickly.
This does not mean that you should not play. On the contrary! Such a startup phase is a unique experience. It is simply wonderful and fascinating to embark on a new online world like Azeroth together with countless like-minded individuals, deciphering it for the first time.
Just adjust your expectations if you currently anticipate a smooth experience. And do not feel pressured to reach level 60 quickly. WoW: Forever is a marathon, not a sprint. Take the time you need and enjoy the leveling phase. It is an important part of the classic WoW experience.
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WoW: Forever – These are the features of Classic Plus in the trailer
Do not spend your silver and gold recklessly!
The copper, silver, and gold you earn through quests and killing monsters in WoW: Forever is an extremely important, limited resource that you must use wisely. In classic WoW, almost everything costs money. You need gold for
learning new skills and upgrades from the class trainer
Your income is limited, especially while leveling. Our recommendation: Think carefully about what you spend silver and gold on! The highest priorities are:
the riding skill and the first mount (for this, you need to collect about 100 gold by level 40) – without a mount, you will face very long travel times, Azeroth is huge and quests are widely distributed, the first mount significantly improves the leveling experience
all skills of your class that you need for leveling (definitely learn everything that deals damage, heals, controls enemies, or increases your mobility)
repair your equipment whenever you’re near a settlement – a broken weapon does no damage, and destroyed armor no longer protects you
learn your desired professions and all recipes for crafting items that you can use yourself or that can be leveled with relatively low resource use
If you spend money in-game elsewhere, do it for the purchase of some bags (a larger inventory significantly eases leveling) and a first weapon upgrade – the starting weapon is often pretty useless. You should quickly meet vendors who can provide you with 6-slot bags and a better weapon.
Warning: There are quest lines that provide you with bags; you can also get bags from defeated enemies if you’re lucky. So do not buy bags for every available slot immediately, but first just one or two. That will already help. All other purchases can wait. More about this in our gold guide for Forever:
WoW: Forever offers a classic MMO experience and plays quite differently than modern action online RPGs, where you smoothly slay through hordes of enemies solo. With the arsenal of skills available to you at the beginning of Forever, you can safely engage an opponent at your level. However, two monsters at once are already dangerous, and three are likely lethal.
So, play attentively and think about which enemy to attack when and where. Watch out for patrolling foes or respawning monsters that someone defeated a little while ago and are now reappearing. It is not a shame to retreat in a critical situation until the enemies leave you, then regenerate and try again.
Many quests in WoW: Forever can be significantly easier if you team up with other players. And no, this does not only apply to group and elite challenges. Even normal kill quests are completed faster if several comrades tackle the objectives. This also minimizes regeneration phases and allows you to cover each other’s backs.
Plus: WoW quests do not bother you with fully voiced dialogues or in-game cutscenes. WoW: Forever is the perfect online role-playing game to sit together in Discord or TeamSpeak while playing and chat about everything. This makes even the long travel times or some tedious quests much less of a hassle.
If you follow our recommendations, your start in WoW: Forever should be frustration-free and fun. If you are looking for further assistance based on this, such as for recommended add-ons or tips for the leveling phase, check out our extensive overview: All guides for WoW Forever
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On November 4, 2026, there will be server maintenance at Aion 2. The realms will be offline for a while. MeinMMO is live on site and will monitor when you can play again.
If you are generally looking for tips and guides for Aion 2 and need reading material, we have collected all our articles in an overview for you: Aion 2: All Guides, Tips, and Listings Overview
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
10:45 AM
The servers are generally stable and you can jump back into the adventure.
Who among you is brave enough to tackle Ludra right away? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments!
We will conclude our ticker here. Thank you for being with us and see you next time.
10:35 AM
We have now adjusted the patch notes in German on the second page. So feel free to check back if you are not very good at English.
10:30 AM
The servers are online! You can continue playing. Have fun!
10:20 AM
Still, the maintenance screen greets us. No signs of delays so far. The chances are good that we can get back in on time at 10:30 AM CET.
10:15 AM
15 more minutes. We are keeping an eye out to see if we might be able to get in a little earlier.
10:00 AM
Final stretch! About 30 minutes until the scheduled end of the maintenance. We can make it!
Maybe the opportunity for a round (or many rounds) of Ninja Run…
09:15 AM
If we are lucky, everything will go smoothly and we can be back on the servers in a little over an hour.
By the way, Aion 2 is among the MMORPGs with the most players in 2026. Do you want to know what place it occupies? Take a look:
About 2 more hours until the maintenance is scheduled to be over and we can hopefully get back into the game.
Who among you is diving directly into Ludra today? Or is anyone among you one of those who have already defeated the raid? Feel free to share in the comments!
08:00 AM
If you want to inform yourself about the raid Ludra beforehand, you can find all the information and the exciting story behind it here, as the raid was previously in the game but was temporarily removed by the developers:
By the way, you can already download the update. It is 21.1 GB.
07:45 AM
The patch notes are here! We will update them in a timely manner on page 2 of the ticker.
Some highlights in advance:
New (old) Raid Ludra
Playable on Normal (Item Level 2,800) and Hard (Item Level 3,000) for new weapons and bracelets.
Fair PvP
In the area Chaotic Outer Reshanta, you will compete against each other with standardized values from level 45.
Sieges
Artifact sieges and bosses only take place on Thursdays and Saturdays and give you 50% more Abyss points.
Exploration Dungeons
The rewards have been improved but are now bound to your character.
Safe Crafting
New recipes guarantee 100% success in crafting but produce only bound gear without bonus chances.
November Events
Secure daily Od-energy, login rewards, and exclusive titles if you are among the first Ludra conquerors.
07:30 AM
The servers are offline, so you cannot play until the maintenance is completed.
If everything goes according to plan, they will be reopened at 10:30 AM CET.
07:25 AM
In 5 minutes, the servers will be shut down and you wonโt be able to play for quite a while. Last chance to bring your character to a safe place before you are logged out of the game.
07:00 AM
You have about 30 minutes before the servers go offline. So quickly complete your activities and log out in a safe place.
06:30 AM
Good morning, dear Daevas!
I hope you are all still asleep or otherwise busy, because today there is another server maintenance at Aion 2.
The important details:
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM CET
Duration: about 3 hours
So log out in time so you donโt get thrown out inconveniently.
We are live on site and keeping an eye out to see if you can get back in earlier or if there will be delays.
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This is how the pet system works in Aion 2 – Provides you with valuable bonuses
When will the servers go offline? Maintenance begins at 7:30 AM CET on November 4, 2026.
What happens then? You will not be able to play from that point on and will be logged out of the game. During maintenance, you will also not be able to reconnect.
How long is the maintenance expected to last? For Europe, a maintenance duration of 3 hours is scheduled, as NCSoft reveals via Steam. The servers should be reachable again by about 10:30 AM CET. However, the developers point out that there may be changes.
Are there patch notes yet? Yes, you can find them in full on page 2 of the article.
Traveling through Azeroth will eventually be tiring on foot. A mount is needed. MeinMMO has everything you need to know about mounts in WoW Forever.
Through our table of contents, you can go directly to the answers you need:
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Attention: Our guide is based on the beta version. We will update the post with the appropriate information and changes if necessary on release.
WoW Forever: Unlocking Mounts and Riding Skills
What are the prerequisites?
In WoW: Forever, you absolutely need the riding skill if you want to use mounts.
To do this, you must reach certain level thresholds to learn and improve your riding skill. Additionally, a certain amount of gold is required.
Once you have met the prerequisites, you need to visit a riding trainer and learn the following skills:
Prerequisite
Skill
Cost
From level 40
Novice Rider + 60% Mount Speed
100 Gold
From level 60
Experienced Rider + 100% Mount Speed
1,000 Gold
Just look for stables in larger towns where animals are kept. You will usually find a riding trainer there as well.
Note that prices can also be 10% lower if you reach a corresponding reputation level.
Where do you get your mount?
You receive your first mount directly when you acquire the skill “Novice Rider” from the riding trainer. Its appearance is based on your chosen race.
If you want to purchase additional mounts, the following applies:
Additional race mounts in different colors (+60% speed)
20 Gold
Epic race mount (+100% speed)
200 Gold
You can obtain other mounts as drops from enemies or purchase them from certain vendors as well as in the auction house. Some achievements or quests also grant you new mounts.
Some classes, like the Paladin or Warlock, also have class-specific mounts that you receive through certain quest lines.
Additionally, thereโs the option to acquire mounts through the shop, such as the ground mount Sky Blue Prideclaw or the faithful companion of the experienced adventurer from the pre-order versions.
Why can’t some mounts be ridden?
Each mount has various prerequisites that you must meet. So if you can’t use a mount, look for unmet conditions in its description marked in red. These can include:
A specific minimum level
A special skill
A specific PvP rank or reputation
A specific class
The animals become ridable when you meet the red conditions.
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WoW: Forever – These are the features of Classic Plus in the trailer
Can you ride mounts of other races?
Yes, you can. However, you need the corresponding riding skill, which you can acquire from the appropriate race riding trainer. However, you cannot ride mounts of the opposing faction.
Do you have to unlock the mounts with each character?
No, every mount you buy or obtain in another way is unlocked account-wide and you can use it with other characters.
However, what you need to achieve individually for each character are the prerequisites that each mount comes with.
So with new characters, you at least need the skill “Novice Rider” and level 40 to be able to ride at all.
With a press release, the developers of ArenaNet announce a new premium DLC for Guild Wars. Afterlife is set to be released in January 2027.
What is known about the new DLC? Afterlife is set to be released for Guild Wars on January 13, 2027, for Steam, iOS, and Android. Like the previous expansions, the new content follows a Buy2Play model. You can pre-order it on Steam for about 24 Euros. The developers from ArenaNet explain in their announcement what it is about:
The expansion leads through the mists of Tyria to the land of Xotecha, where the Order of the Moonless Night seeks support in the battle against the growing threat of nightmares and the mysterious cult of Odran. At the center is the dungeon “the Unformed”, which constantly changes.
One of the main innovations of Afterlife is the dynamic dungeon. There, you will face ever-changing challenges, whether solo or in co-op, where you never know which maps, enemies, or bosses you will encounter. Through a skill draft system, you select new skills after successful battles, which are not limited to your primary or secondary class.
Through your runs, you unlock rewards that influence future dungeon runs. You can also receive loot that you can use throughout the game outside of Xotecha. Your progress in the dungeon advances the story of Afterlife. The new trailer prepares you for the DLC:
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Guild Wars Afterlife in Announcement Trailer
Guild Wars lives
How does the community react? A current discussion about the DLC is taking place on Reddit with over 320 upvotes and 90 comments. Many players are surprised by the announcement but are happy that Guild Wars is alive.
Maulclaw explains on Reddit: “That GW1 is getting an expansion was not on my bingo card – what the hell?”
InBlurFather wonders on Reddit: “Interesting, so basically something like a rogue-like mode within the actual game? I wonder if Xotecha will even be mentioned or visited in GW3, or maybe even in future content for GW2.”
SnooGiraffes7874 celebrates on Reddit: “Day 1 – I will be there on day one. For me, Guild Wars is what Vanilla-WoW was for many others.”
