In Starfield you can use a wide range of different firearms that give you a great advantage. We will reveal a small glitch that allows you to quickly get really strong weapons without putting yourself in danger.
How does this trick work? It’s actually very simple:
Build a weapons case in the building menu there. You have three options to choose from: A small case contains pistols, a medium case contains rifles, and a large case gives you heavy weapons. They all cost the same – 2 Titanium and 1 Polymer.
Save the game.
Load the game save.
The trick here is that the weapon cases should actually be empty. But if you save the game and reload, suddenly there are weapons and ammunition inside. With a bit of luck, even legendary weapons. Of course, it’s much more fun when you build several weapon cases at once.
Now you have several options. Theoretically, you could reload the game save until the right weapons are included. Or you loot the boxes, sell useless contents, and continue playing until you have gathered new materials to build new weapon cases.
By the way, if you don’t enjoy opening the boxes, you can simply delete the entire outpost after you have reloaded the game. This way, all the contents of the boxes automatically end up in your ship’s storage. If it’s full, they even come to your inventory.
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Yes, you are cheating, but who cares?
Is the trick legal? You are basically exploiting a bug that is present in the game. However, since Starfield is a single-player game, you are not taking anything from anyone or gaining any unfair advantage.
You can even completely forgo this method and go directly into the console to cheat weapons or even activate a God mode. How to do this and what codes are available, we will reveal here:
However, with cheats, you always have a small residual risk that they could completely ruin your game save. You don’t have this risk with this weapon trick. You can also continue to earn achievements, which is not the case with a modified game save.
In addition to the cheats and small tricks, there are also mods that bring a lot of advantages:
Companions are an important feature in Baldur’s Gate 3. The NPCs assist you in combat, have their own stories, and can even become permanent partners. One player has tried to figure out how to quickly mess things up with the companions – with surprising results.
Spoiler Warning: We discuss topics from the companions’ stories, which you may only learn about late in the game.
That’s why it’s important what companions think of you:
However, if approval decreases, it may happen that the NPC permanently leaves your party. This happens with some companions when you want to recruit Minthara.
This is what the player found out: A user on Reddit uses a script to determine how much rejection (or more correctly: “negative approval”) certain actions generate with the respective NPCs.
Although the script is made for version 1.0, it is still supposed to be accurate. The player has limited their focus to decisions that have the most negative impact. Interestingly, killing a companion doesn’t show up.
Murder only brings -10 approval, at least as Dark Desire. It doesn’t seem to be that bad for your companions to stab them with a knife. Perhaps because Lazarus can revive them anyway. However, they struggle more with other decisions:
The worst decisions in terms of approval
With Astarion, you can lose a maximum of 45 approval if you cast “control undead” on him. -15 occurs if you speak poorly about his sex life or refuse to be transformed by him after he has ascended.
Shadowheart loses 20 approval if you hand her over to Viconia – which is irrelevant at that point.
Jaheira and Minsc each receive -50 approval points if you offer one of them or both as a sacrifice at the tribunal in the Temple of Bhaal.
Gale cares 30 points less about you if you repeatedly deny him magical items or if you play as Astarion and deny that you are a vampire.
A harsh -100 points deduction occurs with Karlach if you say after the first sex with her that it was a mistake.
With enough approval from companions, there are even steamy scenes:
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“Karlach hits hard”
Fans are discussing under the post about the various decisions. In particular, the drastic loss of trust from Karlach apparently hits the players hard. One user says: when he decided against an initiated romance with the tiefling woman at one point, her subsequent speech hurt quite a bit.
Many find her reaction understandable. People who are terminally ill apparently know no greater fear than being abandoned by their partner. Karlach, through her hellish machine, is presumably in a similar situation.
In addition, it comes that Karlach was already betrayed earlier by one of the antagonists in the game. By the way, there is also a 20 points deduction if you kill the corresponding opponent without taking her along. This may also happen through a bug if she is present.
There are other decisions, such as killing Gale’s cat, which results in a relative amount that is 10% of his approval. However, whoever does that will likely already be so low in esteem with Gale that it doesn’t count among the harshest decisions.
That it’s precisely Karlach who impacts the community so much is, however, no big surprise. The barbarian is among the most beloved companions but has an unfortunate ending:
Why is it called Baldur’s Gate? Who was Baldur and why did he have a gate? We answer that in this article.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is not only one of the largest but also one of the most successful role-playing games of all time. The story surrounding Mind Flayers, the Sword Coast, and Baldur’s Gate will remain in the memory of most players for years to come.
But an important question is raised by GGMudkip in the game’s subreddit: Who the hell is Baldur and why does he own a gate?
Spoiler warning: This article contains significant spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3, particularly Act 3 of the game.
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The question of who Baldur actually is and why he had a gate is answered in several places in the game – at least if you complete a certain questline, which can easily be missed. Alternatively, you only need to listen to the background music to find out the answer.
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In response to the question in the subreddit, GGMudkip receives many answers that we will briefly summarize here.
Baldur’s real name was Balduran and he was a sailor who lived as an adventurer and trader. According to legend, he was the first to cross the sea between Faerun and Anchorome, bringing many riches with him. He returned these riches to his hometown “Gray Harbor” and shared them with family and friends. However, he invested a large portion of the gold in the protection of the village. He commissioned people to build a large wall to protect Gray Harbor from repeated attacks by Orcs and Barbarians.
Only after Balduran had left the village again was the large wall completed and named in his honor “Baldur’s Gate” – Baldur’s Gate.
After the wall was completed, Gray Harbor continued to grow, attracting craftsmen and traders who found a safe place to pursue their trades.
Allow me to introduce Balduran. A little more tentacly than before.
As the village gradually grew into a town, it was simply renamed after the gate that had protected it for so long – Baldur’s Gate.
There were many rumors and legends about Balduran – further heroic deeds of him, but also his death.
However, it is important to note that he did not die, but returned to the Sword Coast later and was captured in the Towers of the Moonrise. There, the Mind Flayers infected him with a larva that later transformed him into an Illithid.
In the game, you meet Balduran as “the Emperor” – he is your nocturnal visitor and appears to you in a dream. For even after his transformation into a Mind Flayer, he continues to try to protect his city, even if the purity of his motivation may sometimes be called into question.
Song in the game spoils everything: Those who played attentively and also paid attention to the background music of Baldur’s Gate 3 should have heard a rather interesting song at the latest in the tavern of Baldur’s Gate. Because in the “Song Of Balduran” the entire biography of Balduran is sung – including his transformation into a Mind Flayer and the appearance of our group of heroes:
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O, sing a song of Balduran Who founded Baldur’s Gate Empire golden built on trade Could not avert his fate
When three, though dead, assailed his port Transformed, he fell their thrall Succumbed as threat from nether years Arose to conquer all
Now hope is gone, or so it seems But game’s not over yet New cards are drawn, new hands are played Newcomers place a bet
A knave, a wizard, devil, gith The odds are cast anew And Baldur’s fate now turns upon The whims of fortune’s few
That the song is already played in Baldur’s Gate should probably be understood as an Easter egg, after all, the bards cannot possibly know about the events at this point.
Did you know who “Baldur” is and why he has a gate?
Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) is one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch and has been streaming for 10 years. However, a current phenomenon is bothering him: the Just Chatting category has taken over.
What bothers Papaplatte on Twitch? In a recent stream, Papaplatte spoke about how Reactions and the “Just Chatting” category on Twitch have taken over. The streamer does not exclude himself in this regard, as he would also regularly show this content.
Papaplatte emphasizes that he does not want to criticize his streaming colleagues: they are indeed good content and yes, that is what people want to see. In his opinion, however, the ratio between Just Chatting and gaming content is currently unbalanced.
Papaplatte says he has to force himself to play games
What is the problem with Just Chatting? The category originated in late 2018 from the IRL category and has been consistently the most-watched “game” on Twitch since 2020, even though it is occasionally displaced by current releases and events.
The chatting category allows streamers to interact with their viewers without having to play games. Since many fans are interested in being close to their favorite Twitch streamers, the category is very popular. Some streamers are almost exclusively in Just Chatting, while others start their streams with it before switching to a game.
However, many viewers see Just Chatting as a departure from the gaming focus that Twitch originally had. In particular, reaction streams that fall under this category are often criticized for being perceived as “lazy” and streamers enriching themselves on the content of others.
Why do streamers show Just Chatting? There are certainly various reasons for the popularity of the category among Twitch streamers. According to Papaplatte, many content creators in his environment are downright afraid to leave the category: because then they would immediately lose viewers. Hardly anyone would be interested in gaming anymore.
The streamer regrets this, although he says he can understand it, especially for smaller streamers: “If you’re dropping from 3,000 to 1,000 instead of from 19,000 to 15,000, [then] it suddenly matters whether you can pay your rent.”
We have embedded a recap of the stream for you here:
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For Papaplatte, there is no proper explanation for the phenomenon. He rejects the comment of a viewer that simply no good games have been released for a long time by referring to the recently released Soulslike Lies of P.
However, the Twitch streamer admits that it would also cost him effort to leave the “Just Chatting” category, even though he actually feels like playing games more. He has to force himself a little, says Papaplatte.
What do the “Just Chatting” streamers think? Still in the stream, Papaplatte receives a call from the friendly streamer Stegi, who is actually known for Minecraft. However, in the last 30 days, he has predominantly been in Just Chatting. Stegi’s statistics on the analysis site TwitchTracker had actually prompted Papaplatte to bring up the topic.
The streamer denies that he shows Just Chatting only “for the numbers”; he simply enjoys it the most. However, Papaplatte counters: Maybe he only enjoys it because it is the most successful.
Are you looking for a strong formation and tactics in EA FC 24? We show you 3 good formations to start.
Finding the perfect formation and tactics in EA FC 24 is anything but easy. Everyone approaches the game differently and has their own play style. Some prefer to dribble through the middle, especially with the help of the new R1 dribbling, while others prefer the path through the wingers.
There is no definite best formation. One should see what suits oneself best.
However, a few tips can make your decision-making easier. We have looked around on YouTube and show you a few tactics from professionals who have shared their tips there.
In detail, we show you the following 3 formations:
4-2-2-2
4-2-3-1
4-2-4
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3 formations and tactics from professionals for the start of FC 24
What are these formations? We show you 3 formations from FIFA professionals, each pursuing different playing approaches and providing you a foundation for your teams. So see which tactic fits your playstyle and your cards.
4-2-2-2 – Balanced formation with close offense
This is what makes the formation special: The 4-2-2-2 is a very balanced setup, which currently finds many advocates in FC 24 again. It offers a stable four-man defense and brings a strong and compact attack with the two attacking midfielders and the double striker.
Use these tactics and instructions: BeneCR7x from VfL Wolfsburg (via YouTube) relies on these settings:
Defensive
Balanced
40 Width
55 Depth
Offensive
Balanced
Direct Passes
63 Width
Players in Box: 5
Corners: 1
Free Kicks: 2
Also change the following instructions (all others remain on default)
RB and LB: Stay back while attacking, Run type: Overlapping
Both CAM: For crosses into the box
Both CDM: Stay back while attacking, Cover the center – In case of defensive problems: Block passing lanes
4-2-3-1 – With stable defense and offense to success
This is what makes the formation special: The 4-2-3-1 is a slightly more defensive formation, whose specialty is countering the opponent. You play here with only one striker, who is however supported by 3 attacking midfielders.
The best approach with this formation is to manage the game and switch to offense at the right moment with pace.
Use these tactics and instructions: STYLO from the Fokus Clan (via YouTube) currently relies on the 4-2-3-1 and the following settings:
Defensive
Balanced
45 Width
69 Depth
Offensive
Balanced
Direct Passes
50 Width
Players in Box: 7
Corners: 1
Free Kicks: 2
Also change the following instructions (all others remain on default)
RB and LB: Stay back while attacking, Run type Overlapping
Central CAM: All freedoms
Both CB: Stay back while attacking,
Outer CAMs: For crossing into the box, Pulling wide
Both CDM: Stay back while attacking, Cover the center
Goalkeeper: Sweeper, Cross catcher
4-2-4 – With brute force to catch up a deficit
This is what makes the formation special: If you find yourself behind in a match with not much time left on the clock, then STYLO recommends this formation. With it, you throw everything forward, neglect your defense, and do everything to catch up.
Use these tactics and instructions: The professional from FOKUS relies on the settings for a comeback:
Defensive
Constant Pressure
50 Width
90 Depth
Offensive
Fast Build Up
Direct Passes
50 Width
Players in Box: 9
Corners: 4
Free Kicks: 5
Also change the following instructions (all others remain on default)
Wingers: Stay forward, For crosses into the box
Striker 1: Central orientation, Overlap defense, Stay forward
Striker 2: Central orientation, Passing option, Stay forward
Both CM: Cover center, Aggressive Interception
RB and LB: Join attacks, Aggressive interception, Reverse
Goalkeeper: Sweeper, Cross catcher
Of course, there are many more formations that could be worthwhile – depending on what playstyle you pursue.
What do you think of the tactics? Will you try one of them? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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In EA FC 24, you can add a special style to your game with flair passes. However, the unique pass animations not only look cool but can also be quite useful in certain situations. We will show you how to execute the special pass.
What is the flair pass? Flair passes are passes that differ in execution from regular passes. Your player uses all possible football techniques available to make the pass. Whether it is a backheel pass, a rabona cross, or a scorpion kick.
We will reveal which players can execute the flair pass and ultimately, how to perform the pass.
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Can all players in EA FC 24 play a flair pass?
Do I need a playstyle to play flair passes? There are no prerequisites for executing this special type of pass. However, it is beneficial to play flair passes with the corresponding flair playstyle, as this gives the passes more precision and generally provides more stylish variations to pass to teammates.
Flair is a playstyle in the top category of ball control. About 1,500 players in Ultimate Team have this playstyle in EA FC 24. If you have a player in your ranks who shows flair in their playstyles, they can apply even more unique pass animations in the game.
Additionally, there are 9 players in Ultimate Team who possess the special “Flair+-” playstyle. These players differ from regular flair players in that they can deliver the special passes to teammates with unique precision.
A prominent example of the “Flair+” playstyle is skilled technician Paulo Dybala from AS Roma.
Here you see the player along with the golden playstyle flair+.
So much for the theory. Now let’s move on to executing the flair pass.
How to perform the flair pass in EA FC 24
How to execute the flair pass: As complicated as the passes may seem in the game, their execution with the controller is quite simple. To perform the flair pass, you just need to hold down the L2 button on the Playstation or the LT button on the Xbox while playing a pass.
The player takes most of the decision away from you regarding which type of flair pass you make. However, you can influence whether you want to play a high flair pass with the cross button (Square button on the PS or the X button on the Xbox) or whether the flair pass should be flat through the normal pass button (X button on the PS or A button on the Xbox).
Situationally, your player selects the appropriate animation to deliver the pass with that special something.
Flair passes are primarily nice to look at, but they are not just a decorative element, and we will show you that.
What do flair passes bring me in the game? Flair passes give your passes a special touch and are fun to watch. But especially backheel passes are also extremely effective, as they save you from having to position your player in the direction of the pass first, for example, when your teammate is behind you.
So with flair passes, you save time and are less predictable. In some situations, it is precisely these surprising passes that give you the decisive advantage.
Moreover, with flair players, you can process passes directly at any body height and redirect balls. Especially when you find yourself in pressing situations and want to process and play the balls quickly, the flair pass is a surprising element to free yourself from the opponent’s pressure.
Now you have everything important about the flair pass at a glance. We recommend that you try out the different possibilities best in the training arena or in squad battles matches.
Counter-Strike 2 is finally here and has more players just hours after its release than titles like DOTA 2, Apex Legends, and GTA V combined.
On September 27th, it finally happened, Counter-Strike 2 was officially released. Many fans had been waiting for months and can now finally dive into Valve’s tactical shooter. This is also reflected in the player numbers on Steam.
How successful is CS2 shortly after release? By midnight CET, Counter-Strike 2 had more players than the next 9 games combined, reaching 1.191 million concurrent players. The nine subsequent games reached only 1.072 million at midnight.
Here are the player numbers of the top 10 games on Steam at midnight in overview via Steamdb:
Counter-Strike 2: 1,191,143
DOTA 2: 310,386
Baldur’s Gate 3: 203,315
Cyberpunk 2077: 163,200
Starfield: 96,094
PUBG: 92,585
Apex Legends: 84,553
Grand Theft Auto V: 53,853
Unturned: 50,971
Naraka: Bladepoint: 17,125
Even on the morning after the release, CS2’s numbers look good. The shooter reaches 1,136 million players at 10:30 (via Steamdb).
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How should the numbers be interpreted? The player numbers indicate a successful release, especially when compared to how many players Counter-Strike: Global Offensive had at a particular time in the days leading up to the release.
The day before, on the evening of September 26th, CS2’s predecessor had 832,839 players at midnight. In direct comparison, CS2 had about 300,000 more players.
However, it is expected that the player numbers of CS2 will continue to rise throughout the day. Counter-Strike typically reaches its daily peak between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
However, the player counts of the nine titles that CS2 left behind at midnight will also rise. DOTA usually reaches over 600,000 in the afternoon, PUBG over 350,000, and Apex Legends up to 400,000. Also, for Naraka: Bladepoint, midnight is a dead time – player numbers regularly exceed 200,000 in the afternoon.
How much can CS2’s numbers still increase? CS:GO usually reaches 1.2 to 1.4 million players in the afternoon. The peak of the past 30 days was even at 1.556 million.
If CS2 can also increase its numbers by 300,000 compared to CS:GO in the afternoon, we can expect up to 1.7 million players. The all-time peak of Counter-Strike is currently at 1.8 million and dates back to May 2023. It’s quite possible that we will see a new player count record with CS2.
Streamer DrDisrespect reportedly knew before the release of CS2 that the tactical shooter would be released on September 27th:
With Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, the Batman trilogy is essentially complete. However, if there were another story to tell about Batman, lead actor Christian Bale would be willing to don the cape of the bat superhero again. But he has one condition for the film.
What about Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne?
Christian Bale played the lead role of Bruce Wayne in all three parts of the Batman trilogy (2005, 2008, and 2012).
After the trilogy of The Dark Knight, other actors such as Ben Affleck took over the role.
Since then, Christian Bale has taken a trip into the Marvel universe, appearing in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Currently, there is no new Batman film known in which Christian Bale is supposed to participate again. All subsequent films have not dealt with the Dark Knight trilogy, which is essentially complete in the three films.
However, if there is still a story to tell about Batman, Christian Bale would agree to come back, but only if a specific condition is met.
With this video from Nerdkultur, you will see the beginning of The Dark Knight with completely different eyes:
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What condition would need to be fulfilled?Bale explains to ScreenRant that he would wear Batman’s cape again. But for that, Christopher Nolan would have to ask him personally, who took on the role of director in the The Dark Knight trilogy:
I had a pact with Chris Nolan. We said: ‘Hey, look. Let’s make three films if we are lucky enough to do that. And then let’s leave it at that. Let’s not linger too long.’ In my opinion, it would be something special if Chris Nolan ever said to himself: ‘You know what, I have another story to tell.’ And if he wanted to tell that story with me, then I would be in.
Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan had vowed to make the trilogy. However, Bale also makes it clear that they intended to leave it there in order to focus on new projects afterward.
So far, however, there has been no request for Bale to slip back into the bat suit. Additionally, Christopher Nolan is no longer focusing on DC films but on completely different blockbusters, including the following films:
However, it is not entirely out of the question: For The Flash, George Clooney and Michael Keaton returned to their roles as Batman. The two originally played the role of Bruce Wayne in 1989 and 1997.
Only on Tuesday, CD Projekt Red released the DLC Phantom Liberty for Cyberpunk 2077. In an interview with PC Gamer, Game Director Gabe Amatangelo revealed what the future holds for Cyberpunk.
What happened? Last week, CD Projekt Red released the major update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077. The free patch brought numerous quality-of-life updates as well as complete adjustments and overhauls of the game systems. This week, they launched the expansion Phantom Liberty with new story content and a completely new district for Night City.
Following the DLC release, Cyberpunk 2077 Director Gabe Amatangelo gave PC Gamer an interview where he discussed the future after the expansion.
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What does Gabe Amatangelo say about the future of Cyberpunk 2077? Only smaller patches will come after 2.0 and Phantom Liberty, including bug fixes. Larger content updates like the DLC are not planned.
2.0 and Phantom Liberty are the last major updates. We will do a bit more, but those were the last big ones.
Gabe Amatangelo in an interview with PC Gamer on 27.09.2023
When asked what the team plans after the last minor updates, Amatangelo replied:
After that, it will be Cyberpunk 2. Or “Orion” should I say. Whatever we ultimately end up calling [the game].
Gabe Amatangelo in an interview with PC Gamer on 27.09.2023
What happens next with Cyberpunk 2077? As Amatangelo announced, there will only be smaller patches from now on. CD Projekt Red will forego large content updates. Phantom Liberty will thus also remain the only DLC for the game.
What do you think about the announcement? Were you hoping for more content for Cyberpunk 2077? Are you playing the game (again)? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
However, we likely have not seen the last of V, Johnny Silverhand, and co. CD Projekt Red loves to embed Easter eggs related to their IPs in their games. In Phantom Liberty, you can also find new elements from Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
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For hunters, there is finally a raid buff in World of Warcraft. This means hunters will soon feel significantly more useful – and everyone will deal more damage.
The notion that hunters are incompetent is a cliché as old as World of Warcraft itself. However, in one regard, this is not just a prejudice in Dragonflight, but a reality: hunters are incapable of contributing a unique buff that benefits the entire group – because they simply have none.
What was the problem? Every class in World of Warcraft has some peculiarity that makes them useful in a raid and bestows advantages upon others. Priests have Power Word: Fortitude for increased stamina, mages bring Arcane Intellect, and druids provide everyone with additional versatility.
Hunters have nothing (besides silly names for their pets).
Apart from the turtle aspect, which allowed hunters to briefly become immune to remove ground effects or bombs without harm, hunters had no exclusive buff for the raid group. Alone regarding their raid utility, hunters were basically a “second-choice” class – because why would you bring a hunter when all other classes bring a useful group buff?
Hunters will soon have a meaningful place in the raid – just like all other classes.
What kind of buff is it? The Mark of the Hunter will change with Patch 10.2. When the Mark of the Hunter is applied to a target, that target will take 5% more damage as long as it has over 80% health. Additionally, the Mark of the Hunter will have a cooldown of 20 seconds in combat, with no cooldown outside of combat. Furthermore, multiple hunters cannot stack this buff.
Depending on the boss fight, this could become quite an important buff. While the first 20% of a fight is usually the easiest part, there are exceptions. Additionally, there are bosses, such as Odin in the Halls of Valor, who last only from 100% to 90% health – in such a case, the 5% buff would be active for the entire duration of the fight.
Considering an average boss fight, the Mark of the Hunter should mean around 1% more damage for all characters – in addition to the bonus that the first phase of a fight is likely to be particularly quick.
Whether this buff will be enough to give hunters a more regular spot in raids remains to be seen. However, it is at least an important first step for hunters to bring something unique to the raid that benefits the entire group.
What do you think of this buff? A good solution to make hunters more useful? Or would you have had another idea?
Many players see great potential in Starfield, especially with their own creations, called modifications. One developer recently stated that he wants to punish those who simply steal his mods without paying for them.
Games from Bethesda almost always thrive on players and fans sitting down to design their own creations. So-called modifications bring new features or possibilities into the game. There are already recommended modifications for Starfield that you should take a look at.
A developer of such mods has now explained that he does not want to accept it if people simply steal his mods for which he charges money. This is now reported by the British magazine PCGamer.
“They will never know if they found them all”
What is the problem? The modder PureDark offers a modification with DLSS 3.0 for Starfield. For this, he charges 5 US dollars on Patreon. However, he is not pleased that people are simply distributing his paid modification for free. He only offers the stripped-down version with DLSS 2.0 for free.
In an interview, he explained that he wants to punish those who would simply use his mods without paying for them. For this, he wants to intentionally add “mines,” which he likely means as bugs:
From now on, I will incorporate hidden mines into all my mods to make it harder for these people. They may be able to find and bypass some of them, but they will never know if they found them all. The cracked mods will sometimes work, sometimes not… they won’t even know if it’s a bug or if they are just using the cracked version, and they will never receive the support that I always offer my subscribers.
What are the reactions like? Very varied. On one hand, there are people who appreciate his work and defend him accordingly. Because 5 euros on Patreon is really not much to pay for his work.
On the other hand, there are plenty of people who argue that DRM and other protective measures have no place in a mod for a game. Such DRM measures have harmed the developer more than they have helped. Now threatening with methods would be the wrong way.
How things will proceed now remains to be seen. Moreover, some explain that there are more than enough free options that do not harass players with DRM or intentional bugs.
How far one can go with good modding skills has now been demonstrated by a developer. She was so good that she was hired by Bethesda:
In Pokémon GO there were recently problems with Shiny Zapdos in the raids. Now Niantic has spoken up and wants to compensate the trainers for the error. We at MeinMMO show you what to expect as an apology.
What is Niantic apologizing for? Every weekend, special Crypto Raids of level 5 take place in Pokémon GO, where you can encounter a selected legendary Pokémon. In September, Zapdos was the focus, which could even be caught in its shiny form with a bit of luck.
On September 16, however, there was an error, which is why the shiny form of the monster was not active. Niantic has now apologized for this over their X account (formerly Twitter) and announced compensation.
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What compensation is there? As can be gleaned from the developers’ tweet, there will be a kind of replacement event as an apology. The Raids with Crypto Zapdos are to be repeated at the beginning of October. These can then be used by all players, regardless of whether they participated in raids on September 16 or not.
Those who participated in the affected raids can also pick up a free bundle with 3 Premium Battle Passes in the in-game shop until October 8, 2023, at 22:00 local time. Specifically, Niantic writes:
As the shiny Crypto Zapdos was not available on September 16, a free item bundle with three Premium Battle Passes will be available in the shop from Thursday, September 28 at 10:00 local time until Sunday, October 8 at 22:00 local time for all trainers who conducted a raid during the affected time. Crypto Zapdos will be available in Crypto Raids on October 6. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
When does the apology event take place? On Friday, October 6, 2023, you should according to Niantic get another opportunity to secure shiny Zapdos in the Crypto Raids. Thus, corresponding raids will again be found at the gyms on that day.
Why is the replacement date so important? Unlike the other raids, the Crypto Raids of level 5 only take place on weekends. For this reason, there is only a limited number of days on which you can even secure the raid boss.
Additionally, trainers can only play these raids on site, participation via remote raids is not possible. This requires corresponding arrangements in the local community. Furthermore, with the change of month, a raid boss change also takes place. In October, you can encounter Crypto Lavados in the regular Crypto Raids of level 5.
What does the community say about it? The compensation is not well received among trainers. This is mainly due to the number of free raid passes that affected trainers are receiving as compensation.
Some played more than three Zapdos raids on that day and are now upset that they only receive so few passes as reimbursement despite the fault. Whether Niantic will make adjustments here remains to be seen.
What do you think of Niantic’s compensation? Did you play on that day and were hoping for a shiny? And will you take advantage of the replacement date? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
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With the new expansion, another way to obtain the mount Skywhisper has been introduced in Guild Wars 2. In this guide, we reveal how to do it.
What do you need before the collection? To complete the collection, you must have the latest expansion Secrets of the Obscure. Additionally, you’ll need to gather some materials that you can earn beforehand:
27 Gold
12 Charged Quartz Crystals – You obtain these when you have 25 Quartz Crystals in your inventory and charge them at a place of power (hero points where you can channel). However, this can only be done once per day, so it’s best to start right away!
24 pieces of Wild Meat – Obtained from drops or the Trading Post
60 Ectoplasm Balls – Obtained from recycling yellow equipment or from the Trading Post
300 Bloodstone Dust – Obtained from various bags, as drops or from mining Bloodstone
29 Supplier Marks – You receive these once per day per vendor in exchange for various items. You can find these vendors in the capitals and in the areas of Heart of Thorns and Secrets of the Obscure. There are a total of 30, but you won’t always have each material. It’s better to start here directly as well.
375 Static Charges – Obtained for completing events in the Skywatch Archipelago and as a reward for various achievements.
375 Pinch of Stardust – Obtained for completing events in Amnytas and as a reward for various achievements.
500 Essence of Despair – Obtained for completing rift events.
Additionally, you’ll need to visit a number of locations and complete tasks, which you can find in the collection under Secrets of the Obscure -> Horn of Maguuma -> A New Friend Finds. We’ll reveal the individual steps here in the guide.
It’s advisable to start leveling the new mastery line “Flight Training” in the meantime, as you will need to reach the level “Spiritual Flight” to complete it.
Is the collection also worth it for owners of the Skywhisper? Yes, because, on the one hand, players who already own the Skywhisper receive an achievement in the Wizard’s Vault with 300 currency and, of course, the 5 achievement points. On the other hand, a new collection is unlocked with a new skin for the Skywhisper.
By the way, if you want to complete the old collection, you can find a detailed guide in this article:
For this first task, you need to find a Skywhisper Egg. This is randomly located in one of 11 Skywhisper nests in the Skywatch Archipelago or in one of 9 nests in Amnythas. You may need to visit all 20 nests, but some players have found it much faster.
We have included two maps for you here, marking the nests. We start with the Skywatch Archipelago:
Egg 1 is simply on the ground beneath the adventure route
Egg 2 is clearly visible on the green ground
Egg 3 is at the highest point of the Garrenhoff Islands
Egg 4 is located at the top of the high flying island. Just walk to the northwest edge there.
Egg 5 is on the rock that is easily recognizable on the map
Egg 6 is in one of the ruined houses
Egg 7 is on the roof of the building
Egg 8 is at the northern tip of the Rising Perch, just below the main island. You can simply let yourself fall there and won’t need to fly significantly.
Egg 9 is at the top of the flying island
Egg 10 is located on the largest island that paves the way to the Wizard’s Tower in the air
Egg 11 can only be reached after the meta event
Amnytas:
Egg 1 is located below the tower but still on the associated island
Egg 2 is at the very top of the wall on a round plateau
Egg 3 is to the north from the waypoint on the green plateau at the very top
Egg 4 is simply slightly elevated in the grass
Egg 5 is also clearly visible in the grass
Egg 6 is slightly lower on a ledge
Egg 7 is at the top of the tower, a bit higher than the ring around
Egg 8 is hidden below the fortress on a ledge
Egg 9 is also slightly lower on a ledge
Egg found: Once you find the egg, you need to return directly to the first waypoint in the Skywatch Archipelago. There, you must speak with Dyanne, who is standing right next to the adventure. She will then give you three more collections.
Skywhisper Egg Infusion
For this collection, you have two options. You can either visit all the locations described in the collection or cut short by buying the materials.
Each of the 13 steps costs 100 Ectoplasm Balls, 100 Magnet Stones or T5 materials, and another 100-250 additional materials. Therefore, we recommend that you visit each location at least once. We have also included images of the locations for you. The map will mark the exact points for you when you are on-site.
Skywhisper of Water – Waypoint Castervall in the Bloodstream Coast.
Skywhisper of Fire – Waypoint Rümpler in the Black Citadel, just jump into the lava.
Skywhisper of Ice – This part is a bit tricky if you don’t have the Living World Season 3. You will then need to wait for the world event with the claw of Jormag, which takes place in the Icebrood Saga. Otherwise, you can simply travel to the Bitterfrost Frontier. You can find the ice storms there around the waypoint Deepest Sorrow.
Skywhisper of Earth – Waypoint Prosperity in the Drytop, just jump into the quicksand.
Skywhisper of Air – To do this, you first need to enter the jumping puzzle. There are four entrances. After that, you must jump to the Wind Concentrate. We have embedded a video for the whole puzzle here:
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Skywhisper of Life – For this part, you just need to revive 20 allies. This applies to both players and NPCs. You can find many dead NPCs at the Thaumanova Reactor in the Metrica Province, but also at every large meta event.
Skywhisper of Blood – For this, you simply need to kill 100 enemies at the Blood Hill Camp in the Gendarran Fields.
Skywhisper of Growth – For this, go into the Glade and visit a small patch in the west. Travel to the waypoint Caledon and then simply jump directly over the wall and let yourself fall down.
Skywhisper of Death – Travel to the waypoint Altar of Murdered Dreams in the Cursed Coast and interact with a coffin there.
Skywhisper of Spirit – Travel to the waypoint Bloodfin Lake in the Ironmark. There you should interact with the Great Fire’s Cauldron, a hero point.
Skywhisper of Fear – Travel to the southwest of Ebonhawk (Fields of Ruin) and attack chickens there. At some point, angry chickens will attack you back.
Skywhisper of Bravery – Defeat 4 world bosses. This also includes the claw of Jormag, which you should defeat earlier.
Skywhisper Starter Kit
For this collection, you need to gather 13 items, some of which you can also simply buy or even must.
Skywhisper Treats – You can buy these directly from Dyanne for 12 Charged Quartz Crystals, 24 pieces of Wild Meat, 60 Ectoplasm Balls, and 300 Bloodstone Dust. We already introduced these items to you at the beginning of the guide.
Savory Kryptis Hide – Obtained from Kryptis – best from rift events – as drops.
Tasty Traveler’s Ration – For this, you have to kill Jotun. Many of them can be found in the Scourgecliff Cliffs east of the waypoint Hessdalen Kenning.
Delicious Devourer Carapace – For this, you have to kill Devourers. You can find many of them in the Ashford Plains at the waypoint: Catacombs of Ascalon.
Crispy Chak Leg – A huge number of Chak can be found in the Twisted Depths. It’s best to port to the convergence of ley lines and then walk west.
Tasty moss-covered bark – For this, you have to kill Tree Herder. You can find many of them in Kingsvale west of the waypoint Phinney.
Juicy Worm Segment – Many worms can be found in and around the Findworm Cave at the eponymous waypoint in the Wanderer’s Hills. Alternatively, you can go to the waypoint Desider Atum and kill slimes at the same time.
Delicate slime-marinated meat – Some slimes can be found in the Metrica Province, south of the waypoint Desider Atum.
Crafted Ankle Joint – Most of the Crafted can be found north of the waypoint Fate’s Gorge in the Crystal Oasis. If you do not own Path of Fire, you can find some of them in the desert part of the Skywatch Archipelago.
Bird Whistle – You can obtain the whistle from the NPC Gortho, son of Malik. He is in the Ironmark, either in the far northeast in the Shwindheart Passage or below the waypoint Clearing Crash. This is the NPC with the ogre whistle. The Bird Whistle costs 2 Gold there.
Plush Quaggan – You can obtain the plush Quaggan from the merchant Sven Edson in the Wizard’s Tower in the outer ring, directly slightly southeast below the waypoint Tower Courtyard. The item costs 10 Gold.
Durable Dolyak Blanket – For this item, you must complete the heart of herder Lyod south of the Durmand Abbey in the Lorna’s Pass. Then Lyod will sell you the item for 3 Gold.
Skywhisper Saddle Materials
For this part of the collection, you need to visit the 10 faction suppliers in the new areas and buy the required materials there. For these, you need the marks and the other materials we mentioned at the beginning of the guide.
We have created a map for you of the respective positions, which are also visible directly on the map.
3 – Jade-spun Silk Thread
5 – Noble Mahogany from Maguuma
7 – Deldrimor Rivets
8 – Garrenhoff Fabric
9 – Elonian Sandpaper
1 – Star-dust infused leather
2 – Mist-infused saddle oil
4 – Robust saddle hardware
6 – Storage saddlebag
10 – Particularly sticky tar
Obtain the Skywhisper
Finally, after you have completed the three collections and leveled the mastery, you need to speak with Dyanne one last time. Then the achievement is completed and you will permanently receive the Skywhisper or the additional rewards if you already own one.
Additionally, the collection “A New Look” is unlocked through this, through which you can earn a Skywhisper skin.
How did you like the new collection? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
The community is excitedly discussing whether one can still afford a gaming PC soon. Will one only be able to afford a gaming console like an Xbox or PS5 soon?
If you want to play current or modern titles, you need a powerful gaming PC. Games like Starfield have high system requirements and demand powerful hardware. They can also be started with weak hardware, but many players do not want to compromise on details or features.
Many players now fear: In a few years, PC gaming may no longer be affordable. In that case, even a PlayStation or an Xbox would be the better option, because at least you could enjoy games in high detail for little money.
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Hardware has been getting more expensive for years
What is the problem for users? Some players explain on reddit that PC gaming has become increasingly expensive in recent years: A few years ago, one could put together a mid-range PC for 500 euros, and it would run all games.
Today, you have to invest more than 1,000 euros for a mid-range PC to even come close to keeping up. Some games now require an SSD for good performance.
Many users also like to refer to the current prices that gaming hardware costs:
A few years ago, one paid 300 to 400 euros for a so-called mid-range graphics card. Now, for the same performance, you pay more like between 600 and 700 euros.
Very fast graphics cards needed for high resolutions, such as WQHD (1440p) and 4K, can easily cost 1,000 euros or more.
You can easily pay 2,000 euros for really powerful gaming PCs. Some ask themselves whether it is even worth investing 1,500 euros in a GPU, if the graphics card will be outdated next year. After all, you cannot buy a new graphics card every year to use all features.
In principle, some say, the high prices are not a problem of PC gaming but a general problem. Overall, prices are rising, whether for food, computers, or rent. SmokeLuna writes:
Five years ago, a friend and I rented an entire house for 2,400 US dollars. 2 bedrooms + office upstairs and a basement apartment.
Now, one bedroom costs that much.
Others say: There will always be people who can and will buy a high-end graphics card, like an RTX 4090 or an RX 7900 XTX. And there will always be people who buy a smartphone for 1,500 euros.
But for the majority of players, such hardware is simply too expensive.
Is the console really the better alternative to a PC?
Console gaming is cheaper: The argument for consoles like the Xbox or PS5 comes up again and again. For an Xbox or PS5, you pay around 500 euros; a decent gaming PC is significantly more expensive.
Therefore, there are also voices within the PC community advocating for the purchase of a console: If you only want to game “a few hours” a week and do nothing else, then a PS5 or Xbox is completely sufficient. The 500 euros are better invested than if you spend 1,500 euros on a computer that only gets used for 3 hours a week. Hail_Goku explains:
If you just want to play and the budget is tight, you should buy a console.
Expensive multiplayer, missing games, and cost traps: However, there are also reasons against a console:
For multiplayer, in some cases, a paid subscription is necessary. Especially after the price increase at PS Plus, this can become expensive in the long run. After all, you can easily pay 100 euros a year.
Console games cost on average between 10 and 20 euros more than PC games.
Many games are not supported by PlayStation and Xbox and often only come out for PC. Such as games like Lost Ark or dozens of popular indie titles.
Other people simply do not like controller controls and find shooters with a mouse much more intuitive.
The biggest criticism, however, is that consoles only represent the technological progress of the current point in time. A PS5 or Xbox Series X is already “outdated” shortly after release because PC hardware is already a generation ahead.
Some point out that precisely the flexibility is the great advantage of PCs compared to consoles. Because with a computer you can determine how much you want to spend yourself (via reddit.com):
I mean, PC games can be as cheap or expensive as they want. For me personally, PC games are the better investment, even if they cost more money. You have more freedom and a much much much larger selection of games for all PCs.
UnsettlingDwarf
New consoles already in 2024, PC hardware probably only in 2025
What’s next? In the console sector, there has been talk of new hardware or at least upgrades to existing hardware for a while:
There has been speculation about a Nintendo Switch 2 for a while, which could appear sometime in 2024.
The PC sector looks a bit slimmer (for now). More processors and graphics cards for gamers will definitely appear in the coming months and years, that is quite certain.
There are already rumors about a possible RTX 5090, as this GPU could once again overshadow the current generation. However, many sources suspect that the RTX 5000 series will not come out until 2025 at the earliest.
A gamer has now discovered an RTX 5090, but it is not what it seems:
I can’t believe we have reached a time when the most upvoted comment on a post at “PC Master Race” is to get a console, it really is a sad time for PC gamers.
A third adds and explains that the console of the current generation is anyway better than the PC (via reddit.com):
You might get downvoted for mentioning this, but yes, PC gaming has been unaffordable for a while. Consoles actually offer better value this generation.
Anyway, Sony and Microsoft support their consoles over many years. If you buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X now, you will still be easily provided with modern games for the next few years.
Expensive multiplayer, missing games, and cost traps: However, there are also reasons against a console:
For multiplayer, in some cases, a paid subscription is necessary. Especially after the price increase at PS Plus, this can become expensive in the long run. After all, you can easily pay 100 euros a year.
Console games cost on average between 10 and 20 euros more than PC games.
Many games are not supported by PlayStation and Xbox and often only come out for PC. Such as games like Lost Ark or dozens of popular indie titles.
Other people simply do not like controller controls and find shooters with a mouse much more intuitive.
The biggest criticism, however, is that consoles only represent the technological progress of the current point in time. A PS5 or Xbox Series X is already “outdated” shortly after release because PC hardware is already a generation ahead.
Some point out that precisely the flexibility is the great advantage of PCs compared to consoles. Because with a computer you can determine how much you want to spend yourself (via reddit.com):
I mean, PC games can be as cheap or expensive as they want. For me personally, PC games are the better investment, even if they cost more money. You have more freedom and a much much much larger selection of games for all PCs.
UnsettlingDwarf
New consoles already in 2024, PC hardware probably only in 2025
What’s next? In the console sector, there has been talk of new hardware or at least upgrades to existing hardware for a while:
There has been speculation about a Nintendo Switch 2 for a while, which could appear sometime in 2024.
The PC sector looks a bit slimmer (for now). More processors and graphics cards for gamers will definitely appear in the coming months and years, that is quite certain.
There are already rumors about a possible RTX 5090, as this GPU could once again overshadow the current generation. However, many sources suspect that the RTX 5000 series will not come out until 2025 at the earliest.
A gamer has now discovered an RTX 5090, but it is not what it seems:
The MMORPG Corepunk looks like a mix of WoW and LoL and is starting the first tests this September, which are under NDA. However, the Early Access for all players is set to begin this year without restrictions.
What do we know about the tests? A new FAQ states that the first tests are scheduled to start on September 30. Players who have been active in the forum and Discord over the past months and years will be invited first. The first group consists of only 21 people.
The players will receive a visual NDA. They can talk about their experiences but cannot share images or videos.
Interestingly, the first tests will only take place in Europe. Other regions like North and South America will be added gradually. Initial events are planned for the end of October. The visual NDA is also expected to lift at the end of October.
When will everyone be able to play? Corepunk is set to officially start in Early Access in December 2023. Then, anyone who buys the MMORPG will have the chance to dive into the game world. Currently, there are no prices or ways to purchase the game.
Corepunk is expected to be Buy2Play and will focus on a Battle Pass and cosmetics in the shop.
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Raids like in WoW, iso perspective like in LoL, and a unique crafting system
There are 6 classes with a total of 18 different specializations
Dungeons and raids that are comparable to Mythic+ (the highest difficulty in WoW)
Mounts that you can only acquire from a certain level onwards
Many PvE contents in the open world, which is equipped with a fog of war that hides content outside the line of sight
PvP in certain areas of the open world and in arenas. 1v1 and 2v2 deathmatch arenas are planned. There will also be ranked matches.
There are trains that run through the open world and can run over and kill you.
Various crafting professions, with crafting offering some unique features
What is so interesting about crafting? Most of the items crafted in the game are soulbound. Therefore, they cannot be traded afterward. However, the developers have thought of an interesting trick.
You can craft items for other players in an order window. Payment for the item can also be made directly there. But first, you need to find the people with a suitable crafting skill. This could become an interesting social component in Corepunk.
In the old MMORPGs, the best crafters were known on every server. This also creates a certain connection to your fellow players and your own server. This “knowing people” has become less interesting in modern MMORPGs. Many of the new games can also be experienced solo, and those who need good items go to random dungeons or the auction house.
Additionally, while you can learn all professions at once, you have a limited number of points. So if you want to be a brilliant armor smith and craft the best armors, you cannot also craft the best weapons at the same time.
Furthermore, the best recipes need to be found first. They are hidden in chests, difficult dungeons, or behind special achievements. Some high-level materials are also said to be directly bound to the character, so armor smiths will have to go farming themselves.
A good crafter who has many materials in stock can quickly make a name for himself and become a desired trading partner.
What do you think about Corepunk? Does this MMORPG appeal to you? And will you test it in advance or wait first?
Asmongold has looked at the current player numbers for Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield on Steam in a livestream. It becomes clear that Bethesda’s role-playing game is unable to keep up just a few weeks after release. However, the Twitch streamer also has a positive outlook for the game.
What exactly does Asmongold say? In the video, he compares the player numbers of the two role-playing games on SteamDB. While Starfield just barely makes it into the top 10 with a peak of 116,774 players, Cyberpunk 2077 is currently in 5th place – with 249,762 players at peak.
That is impressive, and Asmongold also acknowledges the success in his video. He remarks about the two games:
Yes, that’s a lot of people playing the game. At the moment, Starfield is even one of the most played games on Steam. However, it is obvious that Cyberpunk is overshadowing the game. And let’s be honest, Cyberpunk has definitely taken the wind out of Starfield’s sails, right?
He has now announced that he will again be playing Cyberpunk in the near future to try out the new content. Recently, Asmongold has been more into Just Chatting, but he has streamed about 42 hours of Starfield since its release.
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Does the streamer have anything positive to say about Starfield? Yes, because he believes that Starfield will be played ongoing by fans for years, just as it was with Skyrim.
However, Cyberpunk is considered an exciting and in-depth role-playing game, but apparently the streamer does not believe it can remain relevant for years.
This can also be somewhat supported by the numbers. Cyberpunk was at one point below 13,000 players at peak on Steam. In comparison, Skyrim has maintained a constant player base of around 35,000 players on Steam even 12 years after its release, which has even slightly increased recently.
Is he alone in this opinion? Not really. We recently reported that on Reddit many players see Cyberpunk 2077 ahead in a comparison of the two role-playing games. However, some users also pointed out that Cyberpunk took about three years to reach its good status today. Starfield still has time to make significant ground in the future.
However, at the top of the list of role-playing games on Steam is Baldur’s Gate 3, with over 250,000 players at peak.
Recently, we reported on a series of beginner tips that should make it easier for you to get started:
After the patch in Baldur’s Gate 3, Gale apparently treats players worse. Fans are upset about the change. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.
Story Spoiler: The article contains spoilers about the companion Gale and about Raphael.
The developers of Larian Studios are continuously striving to improve Baldur’s Gate 3. In the past, they have already released three major patches and several hotfixes to fix bugs and optimize the gameplay experience.
But Baldur’s Gate 3 players agree: Gale, the wizard from Waterdeep, has been treated unfairly in the latest patches. Not intentionally, but due to errors. In particular, the latest patch has apparently put Gale in a strange mood that does not sit well with a player.
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Fans of Gale are upset after the patch
What do the players say? The fans of Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 are frustrated about the changes that came with the patches.
A player reports on the effects of the latest patch on Gale and claims that even with high approval, Gale treats the player disrespectfully. The player believes that Gale was already sidelined in the previous patches – especially due to patch 3.
Even before the current patches, Gale was frowned upon in the community: Because he treated the player as if he had a romantic relationship with them, even though many players did not realize they were dating him. This was apparently due to a bug that made all characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 eager for romances with the player character.
With patch 1, the tissue cutscene (Mystra) was expanded with the option to give a response in which one imagines killing Gale or holding hands with him during a date – which the player appreciated. However, this patch also introduced the strange bug in act 3, where Gale mistakenly believes the player has accepted Raphael’s offer – even though they have not.
Patch 2 was supposed to fix the comment about Raphael, but it did not succeed.
Patch 3 brought a strange change to Gale. Even with high approval, he treats the player like trash, especially during a scene in act 2, where you look at the stars together. The patch still did not fix the problem with the Raphael comment and apparently caused Gale to repeat conversations about absorbing magical items.
What does he say in the scene? Gale asks the player to stay with him. But then says it would mean more if it came from someone he felt more connected to.
Gale says this despite the maximum affection value. Apparently a bug. Especially since Gale professes his love again the next day.
MidnightSheepling admits he is somewhat biased since Gale was his first romantic interest in Baldur’s Gate 3, and therefore he reacts particularly irritated to the development of Gale’s storyline.
Despite this emotional attachment to the character, it becomes increasingly difficult for the player to maintain their sympathy for Gale. This is due to the strange bugs and problems associated with Gale that have arisen since the latest patches.
But other players are also complaining on reddit about how Gale has changed now. Here too, players are disgusted by how Gale treats them during the star scene:
devilbringing writes: […] When I arrived there in my first Dark Urge run [at the star scene], I was SO shocked when he presented me with this dialogue: It would be great to hear that from someone else, by the way we are not close at all, can we just sit in silence? Because I had a high approval from him all the time, even more than in my original run. Justice for my boy Gale!
Jules agrees with devilbringing and explains: I experienced that yesterday in my second run after I captured him in the first run. My favorite part is that he says the next day how great it was to be in your company. I was really confused, lol.
Overall, the discussion around Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 shows the passion and dedication of players for their favorite characters. Despite the challenges and difficulties associated with the patches, it is likely that Gale will be fixed soon and regain the place he deserves in the hearts of players.
The release of EA FC 24 is accompanied by a farewell, as EA has now removed all FIFA titles from the stores, as several media report (via Dexerto).
All FIFAs gone: If you search now, for example, in the Microsoft Store, the PS Store, or on Steam for “FIFA”, you will not find the offshoots of the football series anymore.
It doesn’t seem to be an error or anything similar, as on Steam you find the following notice on the page for FIFA 23:
“At the publisher’s request, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 is no longer listed on Steam and will not appear in searches” (via Steam).
There is one exception: Those who have an EA Play subscription can still access FIFA 22 and FIFA 23 in the catalog.
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EA Sports FC 24: The official gameplay trailer
What does this mean if I still want to play FIFA?
Can I still play FIFA 23? If you have already purchased the game, you are currently not affected – and this should also apply to previous titles. In our editorial test, FIFA 23 and FIFA 22 were still playable, even with the FUT mode, for example, you could still connect.
However, if you want to purchase the game (or another part of the FIFA series) anew, you will search in vain. Currently, you only have the option of EA Sports FC 24 or buying a physical copy in stores.
Why is EA Sports removing FIFA? There is still no official information on this. Fans speculate that this might also have to do with the expiration of the FIFA license and EA, leading to the original farewell to the FIFA series and the switch to EA Sports FC. However, this is not confirmed. We will keep you updated as soon as new information becomes available.
What’s inside EA Sports FC 24? Even though the name has changed, EA FC 24 is still very close to its predecessors. The familiar modes, players, stadiums, leagues, and many licenses are still on board. In terms of gameplay, you will quickly get used to EA FC if you have played FIFA 23.
However, there are some innovations. An insight into the new EAFC is presented here:
The actor Brian Cox could have played a role in Game of Thrones, but he declined. He was sure that the character would not survive for long.
Brian Cox played the military scientist William Stryker in X-Men 2 in 2003. In the series Succession, he played the lead role as media and entertainment mogul Logan Roy until May 2023.
In an interview published on September 26, 2023 in the online magazine GQ, the 77-year-old actor looks back on his career. Brian Cox could have played the role of Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones. He does not regret turning down the offer – he had good reasons.
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“I would have been dead within four episodes”
Why did he turn down the offer? Brian Cox tells GQ that he does not regret declining the role in Game of Thrones back then. He gives two reasons:
I would have been dead within four episodes. So I saw the short-lived nature of the role. And like I said, the series production was still just starting out and the salaries were not exactly wonderful. They did very well, but at first, it was just “let’s give it a try.”
What kind of role was it? Brian Cox would have played the role of Robert Baratheon, one of the main characters in the first season of Game of Thrones. The role was eventually taken over by Mark Addy – until the death of Robert Baratheon in the seventh episode of the first season.
The character Brian Cox was supposed to play was indeed not particularly long-lived.
As for the death of another character from Game of Thrones, actor Kit Harington had to decide whether to spill a secret or get a fine:
In his book ‘Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,’ the actor describes himself as a “wandering pragmatist who always goes from one job to the next” (via GQ). Brian Cox says his career has gone exactly that way. He did not expect to be so successful at his age. “It just happened,” the actor tells GQ.
Speaking of himself, the actor says in the interview that he is a born optimist. When he looks back on his life, he thinks he has done well – but he has also worked hard for it.
If, unlike Brian Cox, you are really eager for Game of Thrones, it might be worth taking a look at our list: 11 series like Game of Thrones
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
