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The 10 best MMORPGs of 2023 – Which one is right for me?

These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or have we possibly forgotten something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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The 11 best MMORPGs of all time according to Metacritic – Status 2023

Alexander Leitsch 22. October 2023 Reading time 14 minutes

What is the best MMORPG, anyway? Every player probably has their own answer to this question. We at MeinMMO therefore look at the average ratings on Metacritic and reveal to you what the best games are according to their test results. There are some surprises.

What kind of list is this? This list focuses exclusively on the ratings of the testers on Metacritic. The focus is on the test result for the base game at release.

So it can happen that some MMORPGs were rated really well at first, but later dropped off because new content was not delivered quickly. Conversely, there are also games that improved over time or with new expansions, such as Final Fantasy XIV.

If you’re more interested in the expansions, you’ll find what you’re looking for here: The 11 best MMORPG expansions of all time according to Metacritic.

The article was originally published in 2022 and was last updated on October 22, 2023. We have adjusted the descriptions to the current states of the MMORPGs.

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These are places 11 to 7

Place 11: Wildstar – 52 reviews and a score of 82
Place 10: EverQuest 2 – 43 reviews and a score of 83
Place 9: RIFT – 59 reviews and a score of 84
Place 8: City of Heroes – 58 reviews and a score of 85
Place 7: Star Wars: The Old Republic – 73 reviews and a score of 85

Place 6 – Warhammer Online

Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Mythic Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release-Date: September 18, 2008 | Score on Metacritic: 86

What kind of game was that? Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning was referred to as a major WoW-killer prior to release, but can no longer be played. It was shut down on December 19, 2013. It is among the MMORPGs that our readers wish for the most.

It featured classic PvE content such as crafting and quests, with the focus of the game on PvP. Thus, battles were fought in smaller battlegrounds, but also on huge battlefields.

At release, Warhammer Online was very well received. Over 1.2 million copies were sold and at its peak it had more than 800,000 subscribers. Many of the testers were also enthusiastic.

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What is the best score on Metacritic? A solid 100 was given by the website GameSpy (via GameSpy). In their review, they praise the sensation of being in a constant war. This is created both by the graphics and the “Warhammer feeling”, as well as by the good PvP system.

There was also praise for the decent release without major technical difficulties, the quests, and the social content that made finding groups and guilds very easy.

What is the worst score on Metacritic? The worst score is a 70 and it came from both PC PowerPlay and Edge Magazine. However, both sides only have the brief summary on Metacritic since the sites no longer exist.

Edge Magazine wrote, for example:

The strongest MMO launch in a long time and the most skillful implementation of the genre in terms of PvP – but its appeal could prove too low.

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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played

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How is the MMORPG doing today? The original Warhammer Online can no longer be played. Especially in the endgame, the MMORPG had problems and felt unfinished. Additionally, some “game-breaking bugs” remained in the game for too long. In the end, it failed due to the dominance of WoW.

However, there is a private server that has been running for several years. This server even receives constant updates, including new events. So if you miss Warhammer Online, you should take a closer look at this server.

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You chose your favorite class in Season 2 of Diablo 4 – This is what makes it so good

Christos Tsogos 22. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 Season 2 started on October 17. Accordingly, we asked you which class you want to explore the new events of the hack & slash, and the results are clear.

Which classes are the favorites? With Season 2 came a lot of changes regarding classes, Paragon, resistances, and more. Accordingly, weak classes like Barbarians and Wizards received buffs, but despite the improvements, they did not manage to place as favorite classes.

After all, the Wizard is in 3rd place. The Hunter is in 2nd place, while the Necromancer ranks first. Druids are in 4th place, while the Barbarians are at the bottom of the list.

Here are the results of our survey (as of: October 20, 2023 / 12 PM)

Necromancer 27 % (764 votes)
Hunter 25 % (717 votes)
Wizard 20 % (567 votes)
Druid 15 % (433 votes)
Barbarian 13 % (339 votes)
- Total votes: 2,820

What makes your favorite class so good? The Necromancer is the best, and for good reason. Many of its builds offer strong options for surviving long and dominating enemies. Whether it’s the notorious corpse explosions or the bone spear, the Necromancer offers a diverse playstyle that you should try out.

The bone spear deals massive damage to bosses and smaller minions, so much that enemies go down in just a few attacks. The corpse explosions, on the other hand, provide strong CC, as you can entangle your enemies with corpse vines and force them to sniff at the glorious scents of death in place through your deadly miasma.

If you missed the Season 2 trailer, you can find the video here:

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Which class should you choose? The agony of choice. If you still don’t know which class you like in Season 2, feel free to check out our current tier list. It offers the best builds along with their rankings.

If the list is not for you, feel free to spin our Wheel of Fate if you haven’t done so yet:

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Which class did you choose? Was it the Necromancer or did you prefer the Barbarian? Let us know your opinions in the comments and feel free to exchange with other fans!

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Final Fantasy XIV presents its first new class – Reminds many in sword fighting of Darth Maul

Alexander Leitsch 21. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Final Fantasy XIV is currently hosting the Fan Festival in London. Today, various innovations for the expansion Dawntrail were presented during a keynote. One of them is the new job Viper. This job uses two swords, which can also be combined into a long sword.

What do we know about the class? The Viper somewhat resembles the existing job Ninja, but with a different flair. Both classes also share the same type of equipment.

You start in Ul’dah, allowing you to begin your adventures in Dawntrail right away. You also don’t need any other class as a prerequisite to use it.

The trailer shows some quick attacks executed with the two separate blades. However, the Viper can also unite them into one weapon to perform even stronger attacks.

The job was presented by Naoki Yoshida in an appropriate cosplay. The live audience went wild, especially since a melee DPS with a fast combat style was among the most desired classes.

You can check out how the gameplay looks here:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – Gameplay of the new job Viper

A fighter like Zidane or Darth Maul

How is the gameplay received? Very well. The new class reminds many of the fast combat style and handling of the blades like Zidane from Final Fantasy 9 or Darth Maul from Star Wars. These are two very prominent and positive examples when it comes to particularly good fights.

The comparison with Zidane is obvious, as both originate from the same universe. However, the comparison to the villain from Star Wars has been made six times:

User AnActualPlatypus writes: “Alexa, play Duel of Fates [the well-known soundtrack surrounding the battle between Darth Maul and Obi-Wan].
Talisa87 adds: “Mods for lightsabers will go through the roof.

However, some admit they were expecting a completely different class. A Corsair, a maritime class with sword and pistol, was highly requested.

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However, they are not disappointed, as the user einUberMensch proves: “Well, it seems that almost all of us were wrong with our assumption. I admit that I would have preferred a Corsair with sword/pistol, but honestly, Yoshida is right when people ask for another “Dual Wield” job. And I like what I see.

New race and images of the new graphics

What else was revealed? One of the new races in Dawntrail resembles goblins and they are called Moblins. Additionally, the new alliance raid Echoes of Vana’diel was introduced.

You can also look forward to familiar content such as FATEs, Hunts, and treasure maps.

Furthermore, there were a series of screenshots that are supposed to illustrate the new graphic update. We have included some of the images here.

During the keynote, it was emphasized again that the release of Dawntrail is planned for summer 2024. Until then, another job will be introduced.

Lastly, it was revealed that the crossover with Fall Guys will already appear with patch 6.51, on October 31.

What do you think of the Viper? Are you excited about the new class? Or would you have preferred a Corsair or something completely different?

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LoL: European team considered a sure loser, has only 0.6% chance of winning – Achieves insane comeback

Alexander Leitsch 21. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends the World Championship is currently taking place. The team G2 Esports (1st place in Europe) faced Weibo Gaming (4th place in China) there recently. Both teams are considered to be about equally strong and demonstrated this over long stretches in their match as well. But then a fatal mistake occurred and it seemed as if the dreams of the Europeans were already buried.

What a match it was! G2 Esports and Weibo Gaming both won their first duel in the Swiss tournament system. The winner of the matchup would be just one game away from entering the knockout phase, while the loser would still have to take another detour through the lower bracket.

The match was therefore crucial, and G2 made a really good impression at the start. In a team fight in the top lane, they managed to take the lead with 2:1 kills and gradually expanded their gold lead.

By minute 21, they were already ahead by over 1,000 gold, had the clearly stronger bot lane, and were heading towards the Baron. But that was the first of two major miscalculations.

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The Chinese team suddenly leads by almost 10,000 gold

What happened at the Baron? G2 Esports wanted to quietly defeat the creature and secure the important buff. But they overlooked a ward that revealed their plan to the opposing team.

Weibo saw, came, and conquered, as they not only stole the Baron buff but also defeated 4 of the 5 opposing players. A major turning point, as the Chinese team suddenly secured two towers, was ahead in gold, and even had the chance for the dragon soul, the second important buff.

Here G2 Esports made their second major mistake. In a very clumsy team fight, they lost 4 players again and also the buff to the opposing team.

By minute 26, Weibo was dominating with 9,000 gold, 5 towers, and the permanent dragon buff. Even the western shoutcasters expressed the phrase: ‘It’s only a question of how Weibo will deliver the final nail in the coffin now.’

According to official statistics, the chances of victory for G2 had dropped to just 0.6% at one point.

Here you can watch the match in full length:

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G2 does not give up and pulls off the miracle

How did the match continue? At minute 28, G2 Esports achieved their first small comeback. They won a team fight and managed to take out two enemies. Subsequently, they secured the Baron buff, but lost three players to one opponent during the action.

A small victory, but Weibo still had a huge lead.

However, during the fight for the Elder Dragon, things got even more bizarre. Weibo, who were not only stronger but also had the better position and the better opening for the fight, were taken apart by G2 in a wombo-combo.

5 defeated players for 2 of their own deaths was a good trade. In addition, they managed to take a tower and the buff from the Elder Dragon. From then on, everything was back in balance.

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The European team now appeared more confident and aggressive. With the entire team, they pushed on the second top tower and were so fast that they even managed to destroy the base tower and the inhibitor.

In the last seconds of the Elder Dragon buff, they even captured a Nexus tower and several players from Weibo. But they defended valiantly. It got hectic and chaotic.

In a teleport action, Caps tried to destroy the Nexus while the others were fighting away from the base. But Weibo managed to defeat all players except for BrokenBlade. He had to teleport back, which allowed the Chinese team to secure the now fourth Baron buff of the game.

Some were already calculating a comeback for Weibo.

But in a final team fight, Europe ultimately secured the victory. After 38 minutes, it was clear: G2 Esports climbs into the 2:0 bracket and is just one win away from the Round of 16. They can secure this today – on October 21 at 12:00 PM. However, they will have to face the tournament favorite Gen.G there.

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Co-op shooter on Steam thrilled with action-packed trailer and cool dinos – Dies before leaving Early Access

Alexander Leitsch 21. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Second Extinction is a co-op shooter in which you fight against mutated dinosaurs that dominate the world. In 2020, the game thrilled with a great trailer, but since its launch in Early Access, it has struggled with problems. It is set to be permanently shut down in 2024.

What kind of game is this? In Second Extinction, humans now only live in space stations in outer space, as the dinosaurs have taken control of the Earth. Players are sent out in guerrilla teams to reclaim the planet piece by piece.

You complete a mission in groups of up to 3 players. The co-op aspect is supposed to play an important role.
Expect main and side missions to complete.
There are 5 different heroes available, each with special abilities.
There are various firearms with different upgrades to adapt to your play style.
The entire community should work together to drive the dinos out of the massive world. The longer an area remains unclaimed, the harder the opponents there should become.

At a first play event in September 2020, the shooter received considerable praise. The chaotic battles and the cool dinosaurs impressed the testers.

In October, the shooter was released on Steam in Early Access and on Xbox. Our colleagues from GameStar also tried the title. Overall, they had fun, but were skeptical about the long-term motivation and the amount of content.

And they were right to be.

But here you can first watch the trailer that has excited many people:

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Second Extinction – Reveal Trailer

Little content and too monotonous

What did the first players say? When Second Extinction launched, it had around 78% positive reviews on Steam, but that figure has since fallen to 67%. The 170 reviews in the last 30 days are only 10% positive.

At the start of Early Access, many players complained that the story was far too short and that free exploration was too monotonous. There were simply no tasks or goals to keep them engaged with the shooter for long.

The positive reviews highlighted the potential they believed the title had.

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What happened next? While there were always smaller updates in Early Access, a significant content surge was lacking. Player numbers developed correspondingly poorly.

At the start, there were over 2,000 players online at the same time; by August 2021, there were only 42 on average and a peak of 95. In October 2021, the last major update followed, briefly pushing player numbers back over the 1,000 mark.

Since May 2023, the shooter has only seen double-digit player numbers. There were even short phases where no one was online.

For a co-op game with such a unique world feature, this is, of course, a problem.

A major setback for the community occurred at the end of 2022. The official release was supposed to take place in October, finally moving out of Early Access. But it was delayed, first to November and then to 2023. However, the release was never to happen.

The last news about the game came in November 2022. Then there was silence until just a few days ago when the shutdown was announced. This explains the extremely negative reviews in the last 30 days.

The last blog post stated that some critical bugs prevented the release. With the small team and limited resources, they had no chance to finish the shooter. After much discussion, the decision was made to shut down Second Extinction.

When will the game die? The shooter has been removed from the official store and can no longer be purchased. However, anyone who owns it can still access the active servers. The shutdown of these is planned to take place “later in 2024.” The developers want to announce it in advance.

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5 tips on how to get better at any shooter without training

Dariusz Müller 21. October 2023 Reading time 5 minutes

If you want to become really good at shooters, you need to practice a lot. MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller shows you 5 tips on how to improve without hardcore training.

In the various shooters, there is a lot to consider, and fans of the genre constantly need to learn new mechanics when switching games. Those who do not learn and adapt will quickly find their limits exposed by opponents.

However, not everyone has time to master the different movement tricks, abilities, and special mechanics of the various shooters. That’s why we give you 5 tips that can help you improve in any shooter.

What are these tips? The tips are mainly aimed at casual players and those among you who do not have thousands of hours in the various titles. So, if you are veteran shooters or tryhards, you might not find anything new here.

The Right Crosshair

In many shooters, you can adjust your crosshair or at least the sight. The right crosshair can be the first step to better performance, which is why we have a guide on how to set your crosshair in CS2.

Various factors are important when it comes to the crosshair. For example, you want it to be clearly visible on different surfaces and not blend into the game’s color scheme.

At the same time, it should not be too large and should not occupy too wide an area of the visible space or even that of the opponent. A crosshair that moves excessively and swings based on your shooting sequence can also be distracting. Your focus should always be on the opponent whose head you are trying to hit. Anything that distracts or obscures the head is bad.

If you are unsure of what a good crosshair should look like, you can specifically look for and copy the crosshair of a professional e-sports player online. What works at the highest competitive level can also work for you.

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The Right Sensitivity

Whether you play shooters with a controller or with a mouse and keyboard, the right sensitivity is one of the most important settings in any shooter. A sensitivity that is too high or too low negatively affects your aim and, therefore, your performance.

You need to find the ideal sensitivity for yourself and cannot simply copy the settings of another player. What is perfect for a professional e-sports player might be too fast or – especially when using a mouse – too slow for you.

With the following test, you can work on finding a suitable sensitivity with both a controller and a mouse:

Find a point on a map that gives you at least 2 reference points: one at “12 o’clock” and one at “3 o’clock” from your position.
Now aim back and forth between the two points. At first, it doesn’t have to be fast aiming or even a flick.
If you oversteer when aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too high and you should lower it a bit. If you understeer when aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too low.

However, you should keep in mind that finding an ideal sensitivity is a time-consuming process. The perfect value will not suddenly fall into your lap. You may continually adjust your sensitivity slightly, increasing or decreasing values until you are fully satisfied.

You can also read on MeinMMO how to find your perfect mouse sensitivity for Counter-Strike 2.

Note: Many players have too high mouse sensitivity on PC. Generally, the rule is: If you can perform a 180° turn in the game with a “normal” swiping motion of your arm, you are on the right track.

After addressing sensitivity and crosshair as two aspects that you should ideally adjust in the menu before starting a round, we now come to the tips you should keep in mind during a match.

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Better Crosshair Placement

Crosshair placement is something you need to consciously pay attention to while playing, but you quickly benefit from it without much training. It’s also quite simple:

Always place your crosshair where an opponent might be – ideally directly at head height.

Good crosshair placement is especially helpful if you don’t have the best aim. Instead of flicking to an opponent who unexpectedly comes around the corner, your crosshair should ideally already be where their head is when they suddenly appear in front of you. If your crosshair is already on the opponent’s head, the time it takes to aim at their head is eliminated.

Best memorize at what height a head is in which area of a map. Do not aim at foot or chest height. The chance of mis-aiming is significantly lower when you don’t have to pull the trigger, because your opponent is already in your crosshair.

Additionally, besides height, the area being aimed at also plays a role in crosshair placement. You don’t want to stare at a “dead” area. Instead of looking at a wall, place your crosshair where an opponent can actually come from.

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Communication and Teamplay

In virtually every shooter, communication and teamwork is a significant advantage – even if you are playing with random teammates and not with your friends. It can already help if you coordinate which point you want to attack together.

Do you need healing? Then ask for a medic. Do you need ammunition? Then signal to your supplier. Is an opponent holding a strong position while your teammates keep rushing to their deaths? Then propose an alternative.

The same goes for the other way around. If a team member wants to coordinate a joint attack, listen to them and participate. Communication in a team can only work if there are people who speak and those who listen.

In every shooter, there are situations where communication and teamwork can lead you to victory – even if that just means that you consistently challenge a powerful opponent together instead of repeatedly getting taken out in a 1v1.

Who is writing here? Dariusz Müller is a big fan of shooters and always searching for challenging PvP battles. He prefers to play tactical shooters like Valorant or Rainbow Six: Siege, but can also be found in games like Overwatch 2, Halo Infinite, Shatterline, and Hell Let Loose.

Use the Minimap and Other Tools

In many shooters, you have various ways to orient yourself on a map. This includes the minimap in games like Call of Duty and Battlefield. However, the minimap can do much more than just show you the way.

In many shooters, the minimap tells you where opponents are currently located. They are marked in red when they shoot or otherwise attract attention. Marking an opponent not only reveals their position but also allows you to anticipate their next movements, enabling you to intercept them.

Furthermore, a minimap, a compass, or a detailed map helps you with tip number 4: communication and teamwork. If you don’t know what a spot on the map is called, try to describe it based on the information available and use directions to be more precise.

In many games, you can even place markers on the map that your teammates can see. Even in tactical shooters like Valorant, you can mark the spike on the map, read names of map areas, or ping the last position of an opponent.

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Xbox Chief says after large purchase all that Blizzard fans want to hear now

Cortyn 21. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Blizzard was bought by Microsoft. Many are worried about what comes next – but Xbox boss Phil Spencer finds just the right words.

Activision Blizzard has fallen deeply in recent years. Especially at Blizzard, the mood in the community has changed significantly. Blizzard has gone from a studio that makes nearly perfect games and focuses on the fans to a company that primarily cares about how to get the maximum amount of money from players – at least that’s the impression.

For many, this began with the merger of Activision and Blizzard.

That Microsoft has now bought ABK (Activision Blizzard King) is seen positively by many. The hope is: perhaps Microsoft will get the once most popular game studio in the world back on the right path.

This hope could be justified, as at least Phil Spencer has now made it clear that he wants to take a different path with Activision Blizzard.

What was said? In the official Xbox podcast, Phil Spencer (CEO of the gaming division at Microsoft) broadly spoke about the plans he has for Activision Blizzard. He addressed how they want to handle old game franchises and what he expects from the teams.

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Spencer is currently meeting with all the major teams to hear directly from them where their passion lies. He wants to get an impression of what is working well for the teams, what they enjoy working on, and where there might still be room for improvement.

First, I want to spend time with the teams. Because I believe that a team working on something that doesn’t align with their passion does not lead to the best results.

It is also exciting to hear his view on potentially bringing back old franchises or games. Even though this is only indirectly related to current games, a lot can be inferred about his views on developers and gaming in general:

If we go back and [bring back an old franchise], then with all our capability. With a motivated team that also wants to work on something and make a difference, and not just create something for financial gain or as a PR stunt whose promises are then not fulfilled.

The last sentence is likely to resonate with disappointed buyers of “Warcraft III: Reforged” or “Overwatch 2.” Because in WC3: Reforged, the major overhaul of the campaign was canceled – and in Overwatch 2, the entire campaign was dropped after they had announced both with great fanfare.

What does this mean? Even if Phil Spencer does not articulate it that clearly, he at least indirectly addresses the concerns of long-time fans. Many feel that Blizzard has only been working to squeeze as much money out of individual games as possible over the past few years.

A sad example here is the Lilith skin from Overwatch 2. It was prominently announced as the “main feature” of the new season, but is only available as part of a 40-euro package.

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Of course, one can be skeptical here, dismiss the whole thing as “PR blabla” and wait for what the future brings. But at least it’s good to hear that Phil Spencer seems to have similar expectations for games as the community does.

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WoW fights against addons: Brings 20 abilities that boss mods cannot recognize

Cortyn 21. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft has begun the fight against addons. Many abilities in the next raid will be encrypted so that interface addons cannot recognize them.

In World of Warcraft, an eternal battle is taking place. No, not the conflict of Horde and Alliance; that has found an end by now. But the duel between the game’s developers and addon creators has flared up again in recent months. Blizzard is now rolling out new measures and is trying to hide more mechanics so that addon creators can no longer access them.

What is this conflict about? Boss fights in World of Warcraft have become increasingly extensive and complex since the game’s launch. To better defeat such bosses, fans are developing ever better addons – such as “Boss Mods” or “Weak Auras”. These allow many pieces of information to be displayed on the screen.

While Blizzard is largely okay with the use of such addons – after all, they allow them in the first place – addons have become increasingly efficient and smarter in recent years. Mechanics that are actually meant to be solved through attention are sometimes trivialized by addons.

Blizzard has found a solution here. Certain effects in the game are “hidden” so that addons cannot access them. In the last raid, Aberrus, there were only 3 abilities. However, in the upcoming raid “Amirdrassil,” there will be 20 abilities.

What does this mean? If an effect is “hidden”, it cannot be read by addons. For example, the duration of a debuff cannot be recognized or which player is affected by it. Thus, addons are not able to interact with this effect as they normally would. Complex addons, such as “Weak Auras”, cannot make predictions or calculations to specify exactly which character needs to be dispelled or what action needs to be taken.

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This is how the community reacts: The reactions in the WoW subreddit are mixed. While many agree that the use of addons has gotten out of hand, others point out that these addons only exist because of the increasingly complex bosses.

Basically, most people agree that current Mythic bosses are practically unbeatable without addons. So if Blizzard begins to slowly exclude addons, then the bosses would have to become somewhat easier in return.

What are your thoughts on this whole topic?

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The least popular race in Baldur’s Gate 3 is also the strongest

Cortyn 21. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Hardly anyone plays Githyanki in Baldur’s Gate 3. Yet, the race is by far the most powerful in the game – at least that’s what many fans think.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have countless options to customize your character. You choose from many classes and many races. A while ago, the developers revealed that the Githyanki are the least popular of all races.

Why are Githyanki unpopular? The fact that hardly anyone likes to play Githyanki is likely mostly due to their appearance. Especially the ugly nose (or “aerodynamic”, as Lae’zel calls it) is for many people a direct reason not to play the race at all. While the female representatives still look rather “pretty”, hardly anyone manages to create an appealing male Githyanki.

And that’s quite a shame, because Githyanki have some of the most powerful abilities in the game.

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What makes Githyanki so strong? This is actively discussed in the Reddit post “Why are Githyanki so massively op?” The fact that the thread creator is not alone in his opinion is made clear by the over 8,700 upvotes.

However, Githyanki actually have a pretty strong kit of abilities that makes them viable and attractive with any class. This includes:

They can be proficient in any skill in the game and change that with a rest.
They learn Misty Step for free, one of the best spells in the game.
They have triple jump distance.
They learn Mage Hand for free, a versatile spell.
They can wear light and medium armor and swords.

In addition, there are a number of weapons and equipment that only unleash their full effect when worn by a Githyanki. While this can be circumvented with some spells, getting it as a bonus “out of the box” is nice.

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This variety of movement abilities alone makes Githyanki, from a gameplay perspective, a very attractive race. So if you’re considering a run on a higher difficulty, you might want to think about creating a Githyanki. It could be worth it.

Have you already played Githyanki? Or can you not do anything with the race apart from Lae’zel?

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MMORPG player kills fraudster who robbed him of hundreds of millions of gold – has kept his remains for 3 years

Alexander Leitsch 21. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Those who raid in the MMORPG Old School RuneScape usually adhere to a code. Any drop that is valuable is shared among the entire raid group. However, one player obtained one of the rarest weapons ever and did not share. In PvP, a member of the group sought revenge and has carried the traitor’s mortal remains with him ever since.

What happened during the scam? The player Aggravating-Shower shared a series of screenshots a few days ago that tell an exciting story. He was part of a raid in the Chambers of Xeric in a group of three players back in October 2020. Himself, the group creator Averniiick, and Kymberly – the scammer.

They had gathered on the Discord server WDR (We do Raids). The rule there is: Everything that gives each individual player at least 1 million gold is shared fairly among the group. So for three players, anything worth more than 3 million gold.

At the end of the raid, however, they received the coveted Twisted Bow drop. At that time, the weapon was among the most valuable and is still traded today for 1.5 billion gold. It went to Kymberly.

But Kymberly did not want to share.

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Later that same night, both players met in PvP

What happened next? Kymberly left the group and ignored further inquiries. The rare drop was thus history, even though Aggravating-Shower was very pleased himself. With his share, he could have bought himself a coveted Twisted Bow.

He then decided to enter PvP with some anger. As fate would have it, there was a reunion with the scammer.

He was able to defeat him and received a Long Bone as a drop. This is not a particularly rare reward and can also be dropped by normal monsters.

But Aggravating-Shower has developed a very special relationship with the bone.

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What is so special about the bone? The player must always be careful not to pick up another Long Bone. Because if this happens, both would stack and he would never know which bone actually came from his arch-nemesis and which came from a regular opponent.

Admittedly, the bones are not particularly valuable and Aggravating-Shower does not lose much gold because of this. But the devotion he shows to the bone is quite impressive.

Additionally, he deleted his entire block list and only added Kymberly. This way, he can ensure that despite possible name changes, he always knows what Kymberly is currently called and where he is located.

In fact, the character has already been renamed.

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At Gamesradar, the player also mentioned that both players met for a third time, again in the raid Chambers of Xeric. Although he himself does not know whether Kymberly is banned from the WDR Discord, there is an entry on the RuneWatch website where players can report those who have turned out to be scammers.

What do you think of this little revenge story? And how do you deal with people who cheat you in MMORPGs?

Another player has also sworn revenge, but against the developers of Old School RuneScape themselves:

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To date the biggest jester of Baldur’s Gate 3, I have rejected two of the hottest companions

Sophia Weiss 21. October 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 shines with its various available romance options, and MeinMMO editor Sophia’s character is bombarded with love offers. But because she has chosen the biggest loser, she even rejects the hottest companions.

Out of nowhere, Gale from Waterdeep leaves my character hanging out to dry. He was actually not my first choice. Like many others, I initially directed my attention to a certain vampire.

The wizard is quite a joke in the community, and numerous memes make fun of him. He is known for eating magical items and constantly talking about his ex. There was also a bug, through which Gale would immediately latch onto anyone at just a friendly word.

Even the studio itself, Larian, makes fun of the wizard from Waterdeep:

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To win Gale’s favor, you need to give him magical items to consume as soon as he asks for them. Play a generally friendly, helpful character and also show interest in magic as well as his cat Tara, and ta-da: Gale will be at your feet.

I firmly believe that Gale’s approval for my character has only risen so quickly due to the known bugs surrounding the romances.

Sadly, we have not progressed beyond a few conversation cutscenes since then. Recently, he let my character know how nice it is to fight side by side.

Hooray!, I thought, maybe we can finally make it official. Wrongly thought.

With words like that, one would think he was in a hurry. But no…

How I set out to turn down the two nicest companions

Early in Act 2, you get the opportunity to make significant steps in the relationships with your companions Wyll and Karlach. They are the friendliest companions for me:

They have no hidden agenda and just want to be there for your Tav. That’s why I’m so sorry that I rejected both, even if they were never my main focus.

To date Karlach, you need to play a good Tav like with Gale. Also, support her in all her endeavors and show absolute enthusiasm when talking to her. Additionally, you need to conduct her upgrades with infernal iron at the blacksmith Dammon in the Emerald Grove as well as in Act 2 at the Last Light Inn.

If you have done everything right by then, she will invite you for a hot night in the camp. However, you should first show that you are not afraid of physical contact – kiss her or hug her.

Karlach is really great: wild, hot-blooded but always warm and empathetic.

With Wyll, I actually don’t know how I earned the honor of a dance: I was generally just nice to him. I spoke with him whenever he needed to. Besides, we are still searching for his father, which I have promised to assist him with.

My attempt to free him from his warlock pact with Mizora probably particularly pleased him. Two long rests later, he invited me to an elegant dance and a kiss.

In this scene, there were a few dice checks to pass – I got lucky!

I want! But somehow I don’t?

Both offers from both characters came more or less surprisingly. But neither Wyll nor Karlach was the object of my desire.

I am still trying to win Gale for myself.

So I did what all good players of Baldur’s Gate 3 do: I saved before important decisions and then indulged in the offered intimate moments. Just to reload, like a beaten dog, when faced with the break up dialogue option with Gale.

As sad as the broken hearts made me, the romantic scenes were beautiful! I can only highly recommend this tactic.

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And what’s next with Gale?

As much as I feel sorry for Wyll and Karlach… the dice have been cast, and I will live with my decision to have rejected them.

It surprised me myself that I ended up stuck with Gale! He simply has this loyal Golden Retriever energy and tries so hard to please you. When he also looks so sad when you reject him, what am I supposed to do? I just succumbed to him.

As long as Wyll and Karlach remain in my party and I can continue to help them with their personal quests, I’m content.

However, neither my Tav nor I are willing to wait forever for a certain wizard. We can overlook the fact that he talks too often about his ex and we can somehow manage his mansplaining.

POV: Gale explains to you (once again without being asked) how the world works.

If he doesn’t pull himself together and take the next step until the (hopefully) lifting of the shadow curse, I already have a backup: If all goes well, druid Halsin will join my group.

I like Halsin, and I hope that I complete all quests correctly in order to recruit him. He is also one of the two participants from the famous bear sex scene. But about what I want to do with him, I prefer to keep quiet.

Whom did you take into bed with you in Baldur’s Gate 3? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you’re still undecided, check out our extensive romance guide for Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 20.10.

Britta ♤ BeAngel 20. October 2023 Reading time 5 minutes

Xur is sneaking up on the Destiny 2 players again today. Accompanying him is his suitcase full of uncanny Exo-secrets. This offers the brave and curious the chance to dive into the dark depths of the exotic unknown and even shop with him this Halloween. MeinMMO reveals where he lands and what Exo-treasures he sells.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? At the beginning of this week, the Game Director of Destiny 2 fulfilled his promise to the community.

From now on, he wants to make direct contact with the players more often. He may not be the best player in the loot shooter, but that doesn’t matter. The community had some good tips for him. In return, he revealed a few secrets and upcoming details about the new DLC The Final Shape.

This week’s Midseason Update also brought not only weapon, armor, and ability changes. There was also an involuntary glimpse at upcoming Exo changes that were supposed to remain secret.

A bit curious this week was also a new glitch where players in Destiny 2 can stop time in-game, or completely stop objects. This includes items like the conveyor belts in Gambit, the fake alliance arena at the destination Neomuna, or even spawn doors from which countless enemies usually rush out.

It was already dark. But with the Halloween event, it became even darker. The free event brought spooky outfits, a black leather shader for weapons, and loads of candy into the game. While the event has remained quite the same, one change still scored points. This year, Halloween activities will be commented on by Immaru, Savathun’s ghost, and he’s really stirring you meatballs around.

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When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7:00 PM. His visit ends on the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. During this time, his shop is open and all Guardians from near and far can buy exotic items from him.

Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend

Xur’s position: Even after nearly 10 years, searching for Xur is an event. After the weekly reset at 7:00 PM, the search begins, and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO team is on board and will promptly reveal his location in this article.

Here is where Xur is located: European Dead Zone, Twisted Cove

Xur’s Inventory from October 20 – 24.10. – All Exotics at a glance

What is Xur offering? Xur is known for offering a solid selection of exotic gear and weapons, which he sells to all Guardians for Legendary Shards on behalf of the Nine.

His inventory changes weekly and primarily gives new players the chance to supplement their Guardian abilities and prepare more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

Weapon: Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Helm of the 14th Saint – Headgear for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +10
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +20
Strength: +6
Total: 64

Hunter: The Gunslingers – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +12
Resilience: +18
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +10
Strength: +20
Total: 64

Warlock: Eye of Another World – Headgear for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +10
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +24
Discipline: +25
Intellect: +2
Strength: +6
Total: 69

Legendary Armor Set: “Braytech Explorer” Set

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In addition to the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only buy these weapons from Xur if you own the appropriate expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon on offer:

The exotic hand cannon “Fallen Dawn” (Beyond Light DLC) with First Shot.

Trials of Osiris from October 20 – 24.10. – Maps, Weapon and Info

This is happening in PvP this weekend: The flawless Guardians can be found in PvP at the Trials of Osiris. This endgame challenge with the 14th Saint offers intense 3v3 battles where only the bravest and most skilled can collect the Master rewards and Trials cosmetics at the Lighthouse.

Which map is on this week? In the Trials, Guardians must focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the weekly reset on October 24 at 7:00 PM.

This map is active: Meltdown, Clovis Bray Installation – Mars

This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, you also get a very special weapon at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a Master version. You can also earn this weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 PM.

As a reward, you always receive an Adept weapon if you made it to the Lighthouse safely with your ticket.

This week’s Adept weapon is: Unexpected Return, Glaive (Master)

Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trial Engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Additionally, there are Enhancement Prisms and Ascendant Shards.

Your rewards increase further once you have a full pass—even if you lost one or two Trials matches.

When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris start today, on October 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on October 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

How do you like the Halloween week in Destiny 2 and the sayings from Immaru? Do you have enough to do, or are you already done with everything? Let us know in the comments how your week in the loot shooter went.

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“The staff is much more important than the stupid child” – MMORPG players show their best side

Schuhmann 20. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG Oldschool RuneScape (Steam), a player’s question about how to retrieve a valuable item has shown the darker side of the MMORPG community. Players on reddit are giving sinister advice for a simple problem.

What wand is it about?

The item is called ‘The Kodai Wand’ and is worth about 96 million gold in OldSchool RuneScape.
The item has some advantages and is considered the strongest one-handed wand in OldSchool RuneScape. The wand gives 15% damage boost and has a 15% chance that offensive spells will not incur rune costs.
A player made the mistake of lending this item.

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Player becomes a dad, stops playing the MMORPG, and lends an item

This was the player’s problem: A player asked the community on reddit for advice:

He had lent the wand to a cousin in April 2021. His first child had just been born and he wanted to play less RuneScape.

Now, he proudly tells, he tricked his wife, is allowed to stay home as a father, and take care of the child: Therefore, he logically logged back into RuneScape after 2 years and wanted his wand back.

But his cousin also became a father and had stopped playing RuneScape.

His question to the community: He would see his cousin again in November for Thanksgiving. How could he make it clear to him that after 2 years he needed to log back into his ‘Point-and-Click’ childhood game, use two-factor authentication, buy a membership, and get the wand back?

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“Ruin his life and cause chaos”

These were the brilliant pieces of advice from the community:

The top advice from the MMORPG community is ‘Beat him up, screw the little punk. Get your stuff back. Do not be an adult here. Cause chaos. Ruin his life. That’s RuneScape: Way more important than the stupid child!’
Another said: ‘Do all that and then kiss his sister!’
A third recommended: ‘Hit his child too. Show his wife your gold status and make her your new RuneScape girlfriend.’

The most nefarious suggestion was probably: He should befriend his new niece or nephew. When the child is old enough, he should show the child how to play OldSchool RuneScape and let him farm ‘The Kodai Wand’. Then he just needs to ask the child to lend him the wand for a moment. Profit.

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Did the advice help? Surprisingly yes, but not in the way the advisors thought.

The player says he only had to show the cousin the thread with the crazy suggestions and the cousin returned the wand without protest.

Particularly the first comment about causing chaos made the difference. When the message from his cousin came, the player was lying in bed, thinking about how to ruin his cousin’s life for Thanksgiving.

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How are new Pokémon cards created? We spoke with artists and testers in Japan

Max Handwerk 20. October 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

Pokémon cards have been accompanying generations of fans for years. But how are the iconic cards actually created? We got a glimpse at “Creatures.”

Entering the headquarters of “Creatures” in Tokyo feels a bit like stepping into the holy Pokémon halls – and in a way, it is. Here, not only are games, models, and animations for Pokémon created, but also the trading card game that has captivated children and adults for many years.

At Creatures, the theme of “Pokémon” is almost overwhelming. The entire entrance area consists of white, radiant blank card templates – with energy cards hidden in between. There are also gigantic images of a classic Blastoise and Charizard card, as well as the iconic Pokéball.

Together with several other media representatives, we visited the headquarters of Creatures. Here we were able to speak with some individuals involved in the creation process of the card game during the Pokémon World Championships in summer 2023 in Yokohama.

How do new sets come to be? According to Director Atsushi Nagashima, the goal of Creatures is to create something “that everyone can enjoy and that only we can create.”

The planning of a new card set begins about a year in advance. Five departments work together on such a set:

Planning
Game Design
Art Design
Illustration
Quality Control.

These departments must work perfectly together, since Pokémon is a theme for different generations and thus for different age groups: One wants to create a game for children that also captivates adults. Therefore, the goal is to implement a simple game principle that can still impress with a lot of depth.

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There are numerous loops and considerations before a set is finalized. For example:

Which Pokémon in the new set will be the most important monsters?
Which features from the video games, such as Dynamax or Paradox Pokémon, can be included?
How do new cards fit into the established game?
And which artists are the right ones for the cards?

The developers emphasize that variation is extremely important, especially in the images on the cards. Currently, Creatures collaborates with about 240 illustrators, all of whom bring different styles and ideas. They receive an initial briefing but should then develop ideas as freely as possible.

We spoke with artist Yuka Mori, who creates clay models of Pokémon for her cards to then incorporate them into the card image: “I should bring in my own creativity,” she emphasizes. In a small workshop, she demonstrated how this was done and let us as a group try to do the same:

For many of the illustrators, working for Creatures is a long-held dream. Artist “Gidora” also emphasizes: “I am a long-time fan and live my dream.” It takes him about two days to create a new illustration.

The variety of illustrators leads to a wide range of images.

Here you see a card by Gidora (left) and a model card by Yuka Mori (right)

And the importance of the images should not be underestimated – after all, many fans also enjoy collecting the cards without ever playing the game. Nowadays, large sums are often paid by collectors for the rarest cards.

7 hours of play per day, 4 matches per hour

Unlike a video game, cards cannot be patched once they are released. Therefore, the Quality Control department is extremely important: it is responsible for ensuring that the cards function well in the game and are well-balanced.

Kohei Kobayashi (Game Director Development) and Satoru Inoue (Manager Game Design) explained to us how this works.

They focus on three main aspects in their job:

The “playfulness” of new cards, meaning the fun they bring.
Secondly: balancing. What is too strong, what is too weak?
And thirdly: what role could new cards play in tournaments? What combinations may arise that one might not expect at first glance? The meta of the game must be taken into account.

To test these aspects, the card is placed into various test decks to be thoroughly examined.

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Currently, 18 full-time testers work at Creatures, who are basically occupied with Pokémon all day long. On average, the testers spend about 7 hours a day testing, sometimes more. They play about 4 matches per hour. Additionally, not only the TCG but also other Pokémon products, such as board games, are tested.

Moreover, a real treasure is hidden in the offices of Creatures: a huge cabinet containing examples of almost all the cards in the Pokémon trading card game. This is necessary because countless resources are needed to test new cards.

The new cards are tested using a variety of test decks that simulate different scenarios: New cards are tested with both championship and casual decks. “We don’t want to develop overpowered Pokémon,” explain Kobayashi and Inoue. Everything should always be as balanced as possible.

However, that is not so simple: “We spend months with the cards but still do not find all combinations. Sometimes there are surprising developments,” the two explain: “We think about Pokémon 24/7.”

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How does one become a tester? For many fans of the Pokémon cards, it must be a dream job to be engaged in testing all day. To become a tester, according to the developers, two things are needed: passion and knowledge. The latter should not be underestimated, as one should know as many cards and details of the game as possible.

However, one does not have to be a certified world champion of the TCG: Developers say that they never scout for new testers at championships. They do not place special importance on bringing in professionals of the game as testers. Instead, regular ads are placed online and in magazines that anyone can apply to.

If one gets the position, the learning doesn’t stop: “You have to keep learning,” both emphasize. Logically: After all, new cards are constantly being developed.

Also in Pokémon GO, new content is continually released. Next up is the second part of the Halloween event.

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A popular game about “The Witcher” ends now after 5 years – Has 88% positive reviews on Steam

Linda Baumgartl 20. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Since 2018, the popular Witcher card game Gwent (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android) can be played online as a standalone collectible card game. On Steam, the game has 88% positive reviews. Now, the last official update has been released. In a stream, the developers explain how the game will proceed.

This is Gwent:

“Gwent: The Witcher Card Game” is an online collectible card game developed by CD Projekt RED
It is based on the mini-game of the same name from the action role-playing game “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt”
The game is fundamentally free to play, but features optional in-game purchases to acquire more card packs

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This is where the game ends after 5 years

With the patch 11.10 released on October 16, the last update from the developers is now officially out.

There have been no major changes in the content. Especially, last card adjustments were made, as well as some bugs fixed.

Player numbers for Gwent have been steadily decreasing on Steam since 2023

How have the player numbers for Gwent on Steam developed?

Gwent launched on Steam in May 2020, and at that time, the card game based on “The Witcher” had an average of 3,243 players.
But quickly in September, the player numbers dropped to an average of 1,500 players – this core audience was then relatively maintained.
However, by the end of 2022, the numbers dropped again: on average, only 675 players were logged in over the last 30 days.

All changes are explained in detail in the developer update:

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What’s next? Luckily, the cessation of developer updates doesn’t mean that Gwent can no longer be played. There should still be some variety.

“We always wanted to ensure that there is something new to consider with each season start,” it says in the FAQ.

For this, a new “Balance Council” is being introduced in update 11.10. This is a voting system in which players can vote every month on whether cards should become stronger, weaker, more expensive, or cheaper.

How does the new system work? To participate in the voting, two conditions must be met:

The account has reached at least Prestige 1 (from level 60)
You have achieved the pro rank (highest rank in the game) OR won at least 25 games of the current season

With this, the developers want to ensure that only players who actively engage with the game can participate in the votes.

Once the conditions are met, players can access the Balance Council through the main menu. It is designed similarly to the deck builder, allowing for intuitive use.

This is what the new Balance Council looks like:

For each of the 4 categories (increase or decrease in strength; increase or decrease in recruitment costs), 3 cards can be selected and weighted. The higher the weighting, the more votes are cast for the selected card.

Per voting cycle, a maximum of 15 changes per category should occur, with a required minimum of 50 votes. If no card meets this criterion, at least 3 cards per group will still be changed.

If serious technical problems arise, they should still be addressed in patches. Otherwise, the further development of the game is now in the hands of the community.

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MW3: German YouTuber explains he finally has fun with the new Call of Duty when he tricks the matchmaking

Dariusz Müller 20. October 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

In November, the new Call of Duty is coming with Modern Warfare 3. A German YouTuber had fun in the beta but had to manipulate the matchmaking for it.

The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is getting closer, and many shooter fans are eagerly watching the upcoming title. Are we finally getting a good CoD again, or will we be disappointed?

The German CoD YouTuber HapticRush, who has played the MW3 beta extensively, is also addressing the topic. In a video series on his channel, he talks about the aspects that players like or dislike about MW3 based on the beta, and criticizes the SBMM (Skill Based Matchmaking).

One thing stands out: the YouTuber had a lot of fun with the MW3 beta – when he manipulated the matchmaking of the shooter.

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What does the YouTuber say in his videos? The probably most important point is the criticism of SBMM. He repeatedly emphasizes that he does not want to constantly play against the top “sweat players” and the best players. SBMM has no place in casual CoD modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed, and belongs in competitive ranked modes.

On the other hand, he praises the fast movement, some maps, and the weapon selection. Even seemingly minor changes to MW2, like the reload cancel, are well received by the YouTuber. In general, MW3 feels again like a game that friends who turned their backs on CoD years ago would come back to.

In the videos, it quickly becomes clear: according to HapticRush, MW3 does many things right, can definitely be fun, and is one of the best CoDs of recent years – only the SBMM dampens the enjoyment.

YouTuber creates mixed lobbies with second account

How does the YouTuber trick the matchmaking? He helped himself with a smurf account that intentionally racked up many losses and performed poorly to lower the average skill of the opponents.

However, instead of playing on the smurf account and only measuring himself against beginners, he played on a normal account and only brought the smurf into the lobby. This account then got kicked out during a round for inactivity, as it wasn’t used, but automatically rejoined the group in the next match.

By mixing the smurf and the normal account of a top player, he received a mixed lobby with truly good and comparatively bad players – just like in the past. And he had a lot of fun with this mix.

What is a smurf/smurf account? A smurf account is an additional account of a good player, where he intentionally played poorly and lost, to then compete against easier opponents – meaning players who play below his actual level.

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What is the criticism of SBMM? The criticism of SBMM is not new and has existed in the CoD community for years. Many players wish for mixed lobbies, where players of all skill levels are represented – just like it used to be.

It is simply much less fun when you always have to give your best and play at the highest level because you are competing against the top 5% of the players. Even good players want to relax and play after work.

Moreover, SBMM is not advantageous for worse players either, believes HapticRush, as even for them the lobbies are always the same, keeping them at their level.

And the YouTuber is not wrong about that. To improve, worse players should also sometimes play against better players. This way, they can observe movement routes, movement tricks, or meta weapons and setups from the players who dominate the scoreboard. However, if you only compete against similarly bad players, this learning effect completely disappears.

In general, SBMM continues to face criticism from CoD fans. They already found ways to manipulate matchmaking in Modern Warfare back in 2019.

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Stalkers have been tormenting a streamer for 4 years, throwing eggs at his house: He fights back and Twitch bans him

Schuhmann 20. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The 35-year-old Matthew “Dellor” Vaughn is an American YouTuber and Twitch streamer who is often in the public eye. Twitch has now banned him for making someone’s address public. This is called “doxxing” and is generally frowned upon. However, Dellor seemed to just want to defend himself. On Twitter, he recounts that stalkers have made his life hell for 4 years.

Who is that?

Dellor has been on Twitch since 2013 and is quite successful on the streaming platform when he showcases gaming. Over the past year, he has primarily streamed DayZ and has always been regarded as a good player. Most recently, he defeated C’Thun in WoW Hardcore (via youtube). He has 750,000 followers on Twitch. When he streams, he has about 1080 viewers.
However, Dellor is also regarded as terribly uncontrolled: He had made it a habit to furiously drag the keyboard across his own head and break it. That was his trademark. He himself said he constantly smashed cheap keyboards in fits of rage.
Twitch, however, did not find this so funny in 2019, but permanently banned him from the streaming platform for “self-harm.” Via YouTube, he returned a year later to Twitch.

What was he banned for now? Dellor was banned from Twitch on October 16 for publishing someone’s address.

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Dellor says stalkers have made his life hell on earth for 4 years

How did this happen: Dellor wrote on Twitter 8 days before the ban, on October 8, that someone has been stalking him for a long time: The person frequently came to his house and threatened him.

But the stalker has now made a mistake, and therefore Dellor is now in possession of all his personal information – license plate number, name, address, everything. He had already threatened to publish the data at that time.

On October 12, he then wrote that he no longer felt safe in his house.

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Stalkers throw eggs at his house – streamer can’t take it anymore

So the situation escalated: After his ban, Dellor justified himself on Twitter. He says the situation escalated before he made the personal information public:

He has been harassed and stalked for 4 years, and has been swatted 3 times
People are sneaking around him and filming him
Stalkers have knocked on his door and windows hundreds of times; have ordered food to his house multiple times that he did not order.
Recently, strangers have thrown eggs at his house, ruined a monitor, and damaged his setup

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This is what he says about the ban: He says he did something stupid and he also knew it was stupid at the moment he did it. He had a really bad night.

Dellor apparently felt helpless; he has reported all incidents to the police and the FBI but received no help.

It’s not fair that I have to sit here and have my life ruined by people who have no sense of decency when I use every legal means to defend myself. This is America, and I don’t feel safe in my home. That’s why I did what I did.

Some people are now calling for his unbanning on Twitch, but Dellor is currently still banned.

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EA FC 24: Pro shows that even with an inexpensive women’s team you can beat anyone

Julian Schröder 20. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

A German FC-24 professional took on an experiment and started with a complete team of women in the toughest competition of EA FC 24: the UT Champions Weekend League. Find out how successful this was here.

Since the integration of women into Ultimate Team in the FIFA successor EA Sports FC 24, there have been voices questioning the innovation due to supposedly lacking realism. EA Sports then explained that the focus is on the fantasy aspect of Ultimate Team.

Even streamer Montanablack expressed his frustration about women cards in Ultimate Team.

However, the German streamer and FC-24 professional UmutGTK (via Twitch), who plays for the RB Leipzig eSports team, shows in a new video that one can be very successful with a complete women’s team.

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How the Weekend League went with a complete women’s team

This was UmutGTK’s team: The squad that the professional chose is by no means an extremely strong team. It has an overall rating of 83 and according to UmutGTK, a value of about 100,000 coins.

The strongest is probably the Inform card of Rachael Kundananji (85), who is very popular due to her 5-star weak foot and 4-star skill moves and currently costs about 36,000 coins.

One searches in the professional’s team in vain for real star players like Sam Kerr or Alexia Putellas.

By the way, the MadReady card of player Kerr was the focus of a fraud attempt that a player fell for and had to pay a hefty lesson.

How the Weekend League went for the professional: UmutGTK published a collage of the highlights on YouTube that shows how extraordinarily successful he played with his women’s team.

Out of the 20 matches of the Weekend League, UmutGTK won an impressive 19 and only faced his first defeat in the 12th match. He finished the Weekend League with a record of 19-1 and secured rank-1 rewards.

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What do you think of the performance? And how many women have you included in your Ultimate Team? Feel free to share it with us in the comments.

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Pokémon GO starts tomorrow with a high chance of Shinys – Is it worth it?

Patrick Freese 20. October 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The next Smoke Day is on Saturday in Pokémon GO and brings many bonuses. The chance of certain Shinys is significantly higher. We show you the details.

What kind of event is this? The Smoke Day focuses on the Pokémon Pionskora. When you activate smoke, the scorpion Pokémon is drawn much more frequently. In general, with smoke you will also encounter more Pokémon of the types Poison and Bug.

At different times, different Pokémon are attracted. We will show you the times and which Pokémon they are here in the overview.

Smoke Day on 21.10.2023 with Pionskora

When does it start? The event starts on October 21 at 11:00 AM. It is active until 5:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? Pionskora are attracted by your smoke. There is also an increased chance of encountering shiny Pionskora. When you light smoke during the event time, its duration is doubled.

In addition, you will find an exclusive event bundle in the shop that costs you only one PokéCoin. Field research will give you more encounters with Pionskora or reward you with items like Stardust and Ultra Balls.

At what times do which Pokémon appear through smoke?

What you need to know: Alternately, smoke attracts Bug or Poison Pokémon. The type that is currently active changes every full hour.

Time (local time)	Type
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Bug
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM	Poison
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM	Bug
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM	Poison
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Bug
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM	Poison

Which Bug Pokémon appear through smoke? Raupy, Hornliu, Pinsir, Yanma, Waumpel, and Reißlaus. Also less frequently, Sichlor and Araqua.

Which Poison Pokémon appear through smoke? Rettan, Zubat, Schluppuck, Skunkapuh, Glibunkel, and Algitt. Also less frequently, Alola-Sleima and Unratütox.

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