Preventing your own death – in the hard version of WoW Classic this is important. An engineer item saves many lives.
The way to level 60 in World of Warcraft Classic is tough. It’s even tougher in the “Hardcore” version of the game, because there a single death permanently costs your character’s life. Once dead, there is nothing left to do but delete the character.
Therefore, many players try to secure themselves with as many items as possible to escape death in case of an emergency. But few can match an engineer item.
What item are we talking about? We are referring to the “Target Dummy”, which is an engineering item that summons a small dummy that immediately taunts all nearby enemies and draws their attention. The player Verdidically_ reveals in the subreddit what makes these items so good:
Target dummies are cheap. On [my realm] you can craft them for 8 Silver each.
They attract aggro almost instantly. The stone claw totem may take a few seconds for its pulse, but the target dummy only takes about 0.5 seconds after you set it up.
They have huge amounts of health for their level. Keep in mind that you can get them as early as level 14 or so, when normal mobs have between 100 and 200 HP and elite mobs maybe between 400 and 500. The dummies already have 968. […]
Later, there are even better dummies that have significantly more health and can even tie multiple elite opponents to themselves at once.
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These dummies are often combined with a “Hurtigkeitstrank”, allowing your character to flee even faster. With this, it’s even possible to escape the nasty local guards of the enemy faction – they usually make quick work of player characters.
The community swears by dummies: The general usefulness of dummies in WoW Classic Hardcore is undisputed – anyone who doesn’t have one as an engineer is simply leaving a big safety item behind.
“That is simply true and the only reason my warrior is still alive at level 50.”
“Do you want to know the best part? You can even use them on dungeon bosses! Verdan in the Caves of Wailing or Arugal in Shadowfang Keep or Aukmai in the Depths of Black Grotto. There’s just some extra safety against the hard-hitting bosses.”
Do you also have any items that you swear by? What has saved you from premature death in WoW Classic HC?
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The makers of Pokémon GO have released a new game for iOS and Android called Monster Hunter Now, which aims to lure players outdoors. And this time it works surprisingly well, finds MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
I enjoy playing Pokémon GO and I am actually a fan of the principle of connecting a mobile game with the real world. It is wonderful to walk around and play at the same time!
However, the last attempts by Niantic to apply a similar formula in other games worked rather poorly for me personally. A few examples:
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite died in 2021 after two and a half years and did not become a long-term success like Pokémon GO. I didn’t even get a chance to try it out.
I installed the game NBA All-World, but the basketball Pokémon GO did not engage me at all. I deleted it shortly after, and this game was recently discontinued by Niantic.
I found Peridot interesting in concept, but when I started it, my phone heated up significantly and the game lagged. That was off my phone pretty quickly, as true enjoyment just wouldn’t set in.
Pikmin Bloom, on the other hand, seems to have its fans, but never particularly appealed to me.
Therefore, I assumed that it would forever be Pokémon GO for me when it comes to AR games on mobile. I installed Monster Hunter Now just out of curiosity, to see how it was implemented – actually firmly believing that it would also be deleted from my phone quickly.
But: The first steps in the game are surprisingly promising. And those who like Pokémon GO but occasionally find the game a bit boring could find a really exciting alternative here.
I didn’t realize how much I missed speed in Pokémon GO
When you start Monster Hunter Now, you are immediately placed into a little story that explains that monsters are now roaming in our world and you must fight them as hunters. A small Palico companion will introduce you to the first steps of the game. And it gets straight to the point.
What struck me immediately when I clicked on the first monster in front of my house: There’s no wasting time. The game jumps straight into combat quickly and smoothly.
Now you confront the different monsters, which, by the way, look really good. You can take down small monsters quite quickly with a few swift sword strikes, while the larger ones are more resilient. There you need skillful dodging and circling around the opponent to avoid becoming an afternoon snack.
Intense battles and a map reminiscent of Pokémon GO
I really liked that. Because when you start trying to catch a monster in Pokémon GO, it takes a while. Spin the ball, throw it, catch animation, bonus screen, and so on – it all takes a bit of time. In Monster Hunter, however, you go from one battle to the next, which fits the action-packed combat that flows smoothly.
It is noticeable that new monsters take their time to appear nearby once you have cleared everything – it feels even longer than it does in Pokémon GO. If you want to complete more fights, you have to head out and find new monsters, which encourages exploration and wandering.
During the first steps in the game, you learn more and more. You can:
Use monster parts to forge new equipment.
Upgrade equipment and learn special attacks.
Craft equipment with elements that in turn match certain monsters.
Collect items that give you an advantage in battle.
Complete quests for rewards.
Additionally, it is possible to team up with friends to fight against the monsters if you have fellow players.
A first conclusion: Pokémon GO is the king of walking mobile games and will probably remain so for the long term. But Monster Hunter Now shows a lot of potential – honestly, much more than I initially expected.
With its fluid, action-packed battles, it sets itself apart from Pokémon GO and could fill gaps exactly when you feel like there’s nothing new to find in Pokémon GO. I often have that problem when there are no fresh Pokémon around, and you get the feeling of always seeing the same thing.
Monster Hunter Now offers a welcome change. The developers say on their website that more monsters and weapons will be added in the future. The launch is definitely convincing. For my part, I am very curious about what will become of the game.
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In Starfield you can use dozens of mods to customize it to your liking or even expand the content. However, we will show you 5 mods here that do not bring major changes but make the overall game much better.
Which mods are they? Just this week, over 1,000 mods have been released for Starfield. However, the ones mentioned here primarily focus on improving the gameplay experience. There are no major adjustments or skipping of game content but rather the addition of small comfort elements:
Instant Scan – All flora and fauna are instantly found with the first scan.
StarUI Inventory – Makes the inventory clearer and allows you to sort by various aspects such as weight or rarity.
Craftable Ammo and Utilities – This mod makes ammunition, digipicks, and medpacks craftable.
Simple Faster Walk – Increases the movement speed of NPCs that you should follow or that should follow you.
Starfield FOV – Expands the field of view in the game.
How do you install the mods? The exact installation procedure is explained on the respective mod page. We will introduce them to you in a bit more detail below.
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Instant Scan
What can the mod do? Those of you who want to fully map the universe of Starfield need to perform a lot of scans since the game has more than a thousand planets and moons. This task is made more difficult by the fact that flora and fauna usually need to be scanned multiple times to fully capture a planet or moon.
Thanks to the Mod Instant Scan by JustAnOrdinaryGuy, it is enough to perform a single scan to discover everything.
What can the mod do? The inventory in Starfield is considered rather complicated and confusing. The Mod StarUI Inventory by m8r98a4f2 changes your inventory so that it is displayed in a clear list.
There you can also sort the items by type, weight, or value. For example, healing potions or other important items can be found much faster. There are also adjustments for weapons, such as the ability to sort by available ammunition or burst damage.
Additionally, you can press the SHIFT key to buy or sell entire stacks of items directly and make some optional adjustments.
Craftable Ammo and Utilities
What can the mod do? Crafting is not necessarily Starfield’s strong suit, also because there are obvious things that cannot be crafted. Here, the Mod Craftable Ammo and Utilities by pitufocabeza can help.
This mod allows you to craft ammunition, digipicks, and medpacks, which also relieves you of the annoying search for these items in the chests.
Simple Faster Walk
What can the mod do? In almost every game, NPCs that move too slowly can be annoying. Whether they should follow you or you them, the computer-controlled creatures usually move slower than you.
The Mod Simple Faster Walk by somberX solves this problem. It ensures that the movement speed of NPCs is increased by 30% or even 50%.
The worst, most disturbing anime abysses of the last years are what we have for you today. Could you endure these series?
In the wonderful world of Anime, there is a lot to discover. Some series shape a whole generation of fans, such as Death Note or Attack on Titan. Others are more for enthusiasts and fans of certain genres. And then again, there are anime that make you rub your eyes in disbelief and pray that no one notices what is happening on the screen.
Or in other words: There are some anime that you can show your parents to ensure they will no longer believe in you when it comes to retirement or general life questions. You might even get disinherited and be excluded from all family gatherings in the future – but hey, you can then spend that time on more anime.
Alternatively, you can also wonderfully use this list when a friend asks you again: “Why don’t you watch anime?” Just send them a link to this article, and you should have peace for the rest of your life.
So, a trigger warning: If you take offense quickly at “questionable” anime, you should rather not continue reading. This is not just about funny things but also tough topics like physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and other cruelties. But I know you – that won’t stop you anyway.
Interspecies Reviewer
Alternative names: Ishuzoku Reviewers Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Erotic Episodes: 12 Stream available at: Wakanim
In most fantasy worlds, numerous species coexist. From fairies to devils and succubi, orcs, fire elementals, and more. In the capital of this world, most species live together – and pursue various professions. But that also means that almost every species runs a brothel.
A “brave” group of adventurers has now taken on the heroic task of visiting each of these brothels – and evaluating how the “customer experience” turns out for different species.
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What to expect from Interspecies Reviewer: There is a very thin line that separates “anime” from “hentai”. And this line is exactly what Interspecies Reviewer forms. It perfectly hit the boundary between “too much story to be hentai” and “too much sex to be anime”.
The humor is quite solid but is usually overshadowed by plenty of naked skin. And every time you think: “It can’t get any crazier” – in the next episode, you have to take that thought back.
Thus, it is not surprising that this anime exists in several versions of censorship. The variant available in Germany via Wakanim has episodes where there are several minutes with only still images or large “stickers” covering the actions, which you can only follow based on the sounds.
Kiss x Sis
Alternative names: Kissxsis Genres: Comedy, Romance, Ecchi Episodes: 12 Stream available at: Currently no known German streaming provider. Maybe better that way.
After Keita’s mother died, his father quickly remarried – and the boy is then confronted with two stepsisters who turn his life upside down. At the end of middle school, Keita diligently tries to study to get into the high school his two stepsisters attend.
The only problem is that the two sisters feel more attracted to their stepbrother than is really appropriate – and some other young ladies have also set their sights on Keita.
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What to expect from Kiss X Sis: There are anime that have the fascination of a car accident. You just have to look, no matter how awful it is what you are seeing. Kiss X Sis takes this further. Whether it’s the dialogues, the plot, or the images shown – with each episode, the urge to see it finally end grows because this “forbidden love” between stepbrother and stepsisters is, even by all absurd anime standards, extremely hard to endure.
In case of a dare: You get bonus points if you watch this with your siblings.
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Jang “EMENES” Min-soo is the current midlaner for the LoL team Cloud9. In a match in his home Korea, he faced a European Twitch streamer. He insulted this person and later stated in a statement that he would not apologize to him.
How did the insult happen? In a ranked match in Korea, EMENES played with the streamer Spear_shot. This streamer is considered a one-trick pony for the champion Pantheon. However, the streamer’s lane did not go well. He was ganked multiple times, got few creep kills, and fell significantly behind in the game.
At minute 21, the pro EMENES then wrote: “Ah, a classic. A disgusting EU streamer. Please go back to your country.”
The streamer then shared the action on Twitter, sparking strong discussions. Until then, EMENES had a mixed standing in the community. Some love him for his playstyle, but there has long been a rumor that he is rather toxic.
The pro responded with a statement, saying his team wants to clarify the matter internally first.
“I really tried to win the game, but this guy didn’t want to”
What does EMENES say about the accusations? On Twitter, he stated that he has respect for players from other regions, but not for “one-trick streamers” who drag their entire team down:
I love and respect the LCS and the LEC with their players, but you know, most of the time these one-trick streamers flame entire teams with massive griefing and when someone says something bad, the player is immediately punished? I really tried to win the game, but this guy didn’t want to.
In another tweet in Korean, he explains that not all streamers are criticized by him, but that there are indeed some who constantly ruin the game for their viewers. However, that is not the right behavior in solo queue.
In the end, he apologizes for his behavior, but not directly to the streamer:
I apologize to my fans for my exaggerated remarks. However, I cannot apologize to people who maliciously violate basic rules to attract viewers’ interest, including this streamer.
What does the streamer say about this? He showed the game on stream and explained why it went so poorly. He admitted to two mistakes but also stated that his team did not support him, and he made the best of the round (via YouTube).
He considers EMENES’ reaction to be much too exaggerated.
They lost the match, and in the end, the streamer had a score of 5/8/1, while the pro had a statistic of 8/4/2.
What does Cloud9 say about this? The team also addressed the issue on Twitter, stating that they are aware of the incident, want to address things internally first, and will then make a statement.
A new achievement in World of Warcraft requires you to be cruel to an old dragon. Why? Because you can.
Achievements in World of Warcraft are a frequently debated topic. While some players don’t care for the feature at all, others are mainly focused on collecting as many achievement points as possible. Others are only persuaded to do it when there is a cool reward.
However, some achievements in WoW are simply so creative and funny that every WoW fan probably wants to have them in their own collection. Especially with a new achievement, for which you have to be particularly cruel to one of the oldest dragons in World of Warcraft.
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What kind of achievement is this? This refers to the achievement “That’s Just Cruel” and belongs to the achievements of leatherworkers in World of Warcraft. The achievement requires you to wear an Onyxia scale cloak and then head into the “Blackwing Lair” raid to slay Nefarian.
After that, you should also travel to the “Blackwing Descent” to repeat the whole thing – according to the description “so that the message really gets across.”
“That’s Just Cruel” – but it’s worth 5 points.
The longer you think about it, the meaner it gets. Because not only do you invade two different “habitats” of Nefarian to defeat him first in living and then in undead form, but you also showcase the scales of his previously murdered sister Onyxia. So you first kill Nefarian’s sister, fashion fancy clothing from her dead body, and then kill her brother. Twice.
Then you don’t really have to wonder why some dragons don’t think much of mortals.
Nefarian will surely think twice about whether he will show up a third time.
Are there more achievements like this? At least many that strike a similar chord. With Patch 10.1.7 Incarnation of Wrath, Blizzard added numerous new achievements for all professions in World of Warcraft. While some are absolute standard fare in the sense of “Craft 500 items of type XYZ,” there are also significantly more creative achievements.
For example, you need to read all 4 books of “Rituals of the New Moon,” an old recipe from “Wrath of the Lich King,” to receive a new toy that turns you into a wolf.
Leatherworkers must embark on a camping adventure and, while under the effect of a campfire, set up a tent, catch a fish, prepare a delicious meal, and take a S.E.L.F.I.E.
If you’re looking for rather unusual achievements to pass the time until Patch 10.2 Guardians of the Dream comes out, you should check out WoW now.
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In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can throw a space hamster into battle. Each companion has an appropriate phrase ready for that. MeinMMO tells you what it’s all about.
Warning, Spoilers: The article contains spoilers from Act 3.
Minsc is one of the many companions that players can join in their adventure in Baldur’s Gate 3. Many of us already know him from the previous Baldur’s Gate installments. However, this character only appears in the third act of the game.
By his side is his beloved space hamster Boo, to be precise, Boo is actually a regular hamster … but Minsc thinks of him as a miniature giant space hamster. And Boo is more than just a cute furball – he can actively take part in combat. When players use Boo in battle, he doesn’t hesitate to bite hard.
A player of Baldur’s Gate 3 recently experienced a fascinating revelation about the space hamster Boo. The player noticed that Boo has a unique connection to each companion.
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Boo the space hamster is more than just cute
What’s the deal with Boo? When Boo is thrown into battle, Minsc occasionally shouts phrases like: Get in the eyes, Boo! Interestingly, however, all other companions in the game can also interact with Boo.
A Reddit user named MassiveWasabi revealed that each companion in the game has their own line to say when Boo is thrown into battle. Here are some possible reactions from the companions:
Shadowheart shouts: Show NO mercy, Boo!
Wyll might occasionally ask: What would Minsc say? Oh right – Take the eyes, Boo!
Jaheira says: ‘Land softly, or else the ranger will break me in two!’
Minthara has a quirky preference: ‘I’d rather throw a bag full of spiders.’
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How do other players react? The players’ reactions to the discovery of the special interactions with Boo are overwhelmingly enthusiastic and humorous.
Star_Mind expresses complete astonishment and comments: Wait … you can throw Boo!! <Loading a save…>
AlfredPetrelli brings a humorous aspect by pointing out: This hamster has more armor class than most wizards… maybe it’s a space hamster. The little hamster actually has an armor class of 20.
plsnthnks jokingly regrets that he couldn’t use the hamster earlier in the game and states: I wish we could get Minsc and Jaheira earlier. If that had been an option, I would have thrown the hamster for a hundred hours.
These reactions illustrate how such unexpected and humorous details in Baldur’s Gate 3 can delight players and enrich the gaming experience. It’s nice to see how even the smallest elements like Boo’s role in the game can create so much excitement and entertainment.
Aside from that, there are also a few useful cheats that can make your life in space easier. However, keep in mind that cheats affect your save files and achievements.
In Starfield, there are numerous planets and moons to discover. However, players criticize that they cannot catalog these. Important cities simply get lost.
Nevertheless, there are many planets, that you should definitely visit. But be careful not to lose sight of the important places again.
On Reddit, user Creslin321 describes a problem that apparently many Starfield players share on September 14. He lacks a way to save discovered planets in a database because: they literally disappear into thin air unless he notes them down.
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“I’m losing whole damn cities”
This is his problem: Creslin321 writes in the Starfield subreddit that the fact that he cannot search a database of scanned planets is “a major flaw.” After almost 40 hours, he found that things – presumably planets and individual cities – simply disappear into nowhere.
He writes:
And it’s somehow crazy to me that the game [doesn’t have a database], because that takes away all my motivation to explore space.
If I could create a database of planets to which I could jump for resources or for planning outposts, then exploration would be rewarding… but since that doesn’t happen, it really isn’t.
The post currently has over 5,000 upvotes and around 600 comments. Many players agree with him. Others discuss additional mechanics and features that are missing in Starfield.
Other players say: A comment with 600 upvotes comes from Scuttlefuzz. He writes that Starfield needs a kind of “Discoveries tab” where all systems are listed in alphabetical order. Scanned planets should be integrated there with discovered resources and locations, he argues.
User Distinct-Second-2228 writes that he could hardly believe it when he started Starfield and there was no database for planets and resources. After all, it’s a game set in the future.
“I’m losing whole damn cities. Please give me an option to choose from a list,” adds a user. To which echogecko4 replies: “The fact that there is no easy way to see the cities you can travel to is annoying.”
Who knows what else is to come in the future, because: Some players have already created helpful mods for Starfield. Perhaps a mod to catalog discoveries will come someday.
Aside from that, there are also a few useful cheats that can make your life in space easier. However, keep in mind that cheats affect your save files and achievements.
With the Ducky One 3, the manufacturer of the same name offers a range of high-priced keyboards. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to test the Ducky One 3 TKL and explains how the gaming keyboard performs in the test.
The most important points at a glance:
MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tests the Ducky One 3 TKL gaming keyboard
The keyboard features an 80% design and uses “Gateron Baby Kangaroo” switches
The package includes interchangeable keys and a tool to change the switches
The keyboard does not have software, and the wrist rest is missing
In the test, the switches and workmanship impress, but the price is high
Which keyboard is it about? With the Ducky One 3, the manufacturer of the same name offers a whole range of keyboards. I was able to test the small TKL version of the Ducky One 3. My model features RGB lighting and “Baby Kangaroo” switches from Gateron.
In my test, you can read how Ducky’s keyboard performs in everyday use and whether I can recommend the TKL keyboard. Additionally, I will introduce you to a few alternatives at the end.
Who has tested it?
I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have a fondness for peripherals; I test mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Particularly, gaming mice are among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck and my Nintendo Switch.
Ducky provided me with the Ducky One 3 TKL for a test.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Features and Technical Details
(to expand):
Design/Interface
Wired, TKL model
Key Type
Mechanical switches (Gateron Baby Kangaroo)
programmable keys
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Compatibility
PC
Package Contents
Keyboard, mounting tool for switches and keycaps, additional keycaps for replacement
Special Features
80% design with detachable USB cable
Price (RRP)
179.99 Euros
Package Contents, Design, and Setup
What does the package include? The box contains, in addition to the keyboard, a set of interchangeable keys, such as two additional Enter keys, differently colored arrow keys, and special keys with the Ducky logo. Along with the cable for the keyboard, there is also a tool in the box to swap the keycaps and switches.
Ducky One 3 with package contents.
How is the keyboard structured? The keyboard comes in an 80% design, also known as Tenkeyless (TKL). The keyboard ends on the right side behind the special keys and arrow keys. Therefore, there is no numeric keypad.
At the back is where the keyboard’s cable is attached, which can also be detached. However, the keyboard cannot be used wirelessly.
What does the keyboard look like? My keyboard comes in a simple black. However, Ducky also offers several other color variations, such as green, a nice blue, or yellow. Sometimes, different switches are also used under the keys.
Otherwise, Ducky uses semi-transparent pudding keycaps made of polycarbonate (PC) for its model. The lower half of the keycaps is transparent, and only the upper part is solid. The disadvantage is that the letters themselves do not light up and are therefore difficult to read in dark rooms.
The keyboard uses a semi-transparent plastic body. This looks quite sleek, but does not feel as premium as other manufacturers that use an aluminum plate in their surface, such as Roccat in its Vulcan series.
It is worth mentioning that the keyboard’s cable can be detached and replaced with any USB-C cable. Less optimal: If you want to route the cable through the keyboard’s cable channel, you have to bend the USB cable sharply. This is not really sensible for the cable, nor does the cable hold very well.
Cable management on the underside of the Ducky One 3: Good idea, but poorly executed. Over time, the cable gets damaged.
Another plus point: The Ducky One 3 features hot-swap switches. So, you can remove all switches from the PCB without soldering and replace them with others.
Basically, you can disassemble the entire keyboard and use your own components:
Keycaps.
Switches.
Cables.
Everything is easily interchangeable. At a price of 180 Euros, I think it is not very sensible to disassemble the keyboard and equip it with new components. Instead, I would go directly for a barebone. Barebones are PCBs without keycaps and switches.
Ducky chose to use polycarbonate (PC) for the keycaps instead of PBT keycaps. These are manufactured in a double-shot process. Compared to PBT keycaps, PC keycaps are more prone to wear and can lose their strength and color over time.
However, during my testing period, I did not observe any significant wear. The keys still look good after a few days and do not feel greasy and shiny like cheap ABS keycaps without a double-shot process.
The Ducky One 3 with RGB lighting. In the dark, the symbols and numbers are hardly recognizable.
Software
With the Ducky One 3, there is no software. And in my eyes, that is quite a shame. If you want to make adjustments, you have to do so directly through the keyboard. Using the FN key, for example, you can set specific lighting modes and also record.
Additionally, there are DIP switches on the underside of the keyboard. You can enable or disable specific keyboard functions, such as deactivating the Windows key. Drawback: To use it, I have to turn the keyboard over every time. That could have certainly been solved more elegantly.
The DIP switch on the underside of the Ducky One 3: Good idea, but somewhat impractical on the underside. Also visible is the semi-transparent plastic case.
On specific keys, there are also multimedia functions. For instance, if you hold FN, the Windows key, and A at the same time, your sound will be muted. The idea behind it is good but quickly turns into a memory game if you really want to remember all the keys and their corresponding macros. You can find all macros and settings directly in the manual (via duckychannel.com).
On the next page, I will discuss the ergonomics and the keys of the gaming keyboard. In the concluding summary, I will explain for whom the keyboard might be worth it and what alternatives there are.
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It is Friday again and you know what that means for Destiny 2: Xur! The black market vendor with the tentacles on his face is ready to equip you with rare goods, provided you have the necessary cash. What he offers you this time, where you can find him, and how the Trials of Osiris are looking, you will find out here.
Haven’t had a chance to check out Season 22? Then see the official trailer here:
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All info about Xur on September 15, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Xur will once again take on his job in Destiny 2 today and sell you quickly obtainable exotic items. But there is one thing he no longer has in stock: The exotics from old exo missions. Bungie has now moved them back to their original activities and made the exotic weapons craftable as well.
When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 19:00. His visit ends the following Tuesday at 19:00. During this time, his shop is open and all guardians can buy exotic items from him.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s location: Even after almost 10 years, searching for Xur is still exciting. And that’s a good thing. Because locating his exact position brings the guardians together each week. After the weekly reset at 19:00, the search begins and the Destiny editorial team has long since hidden a tracking device in his robe.
Here is where Xur is located: In the Tangled Shore on the EDZ.
Xur’s inventory from September 15 – 19 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for offer? Xur is known for offering a solid selection of exotic gear and weapons, which he sells to guardians for legendary shards on behalf of the Nine.
His inventory changes weekly, providing especially new players the opportunity to enhance their guardian skills and prepare faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.
This is Xur’s offer
Weapon: Trinity Ghoul – Combat Bow for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Alpha Lupi’s Mark – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +17
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +2
Strength: +30
Total: 69
Hunter: Ahamkara’s Spine – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +19
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +14
Intellect: +9
Strength: +6
Total: 61
Warlock: Ophidian Aspect – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +3
Resilience: +18
Recovery: +13
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +2
Strength: +20
Total: 66
Legendary Armor Set: “Simulator” Set
Trials of Osiris from September 15 – 19 – Maps, Weapons and Info
The most flawless guardians can be found in PvP in the Trials of Osiris. This endgame challenge offers intense 3v3 battles, where only the boldest and most skilled can claim the Master rewards on the Lighthouse.
This Trials gear is new in Season 22:
The new Trials gear in Season 22
Which map is active this week? In the Trials, guardians must focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the weekly reset on September 19.
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week you can also expect a very special weapon at the Lighthouse, which you receive as a Master version for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories. You can also earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, September 19, at 19:00.
As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it to the Lighthouse with your ticket safely.
This week’s Adept weapon is: Igneous Hammer, a kinetic hand cannon.
Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trials Engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Additionally, you can earn upgrade prisms and ascendant shards.
Your rewards increase further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two Trials matches.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, September 15, 2023, at 19:00 and end with the weekly reset on September 19, 2023, at 19:00.
Using this new Strand Aspect in the Trials could be particularly interesting:
DC has surprisingly released the trailer for the sequel to its box office hit Aquaman, which is set to hit theaters in December. Here’s what you can expect from the sequel, summarized for you here on MeinMMO.
Aquaman and the lost Kingdom is the sequel to the DC hit Aquaman from 2018 and picks up after the events of the first film. For many fans, the sequel seems to be a ray of hope, judging by the reactions to the trailer.
As the trailer reveals, not only the beloved hero will return to the big screen:
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Aquaman 2 Trailer
Why is the sequel a ray of hope for DC fans? As clearly shown by the comments via Youtube , fans are excited about this sequel. For instance, kingsoloist writes that Aquaman 2 is “a ray of hope for all DC fans,” and he seems not to be alone in this opinion.
However, fans seem to be excited not just because of the story and the charming lead actor. Many also praise the director James Wan in their comments and hope for great work from him.
Excitement is also palpable about the returning cast from the first film. In particular, the antagonist seems to have developed into a fan favorite just like Aquaman himself. For instance, nicktroisi6347 writes that Black Manta just looks menacing and hard-hitting and that it’s great to see him as the main villain.
These actors you can expect in the second part:
Jason Momoa as Aquaman
Patrick Wilson as Orm
Amber Heard as Mera
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta
Nicole Kidman as Atlanna
So, some familiar faces from the original cast will be seen again, breathing life into their old roles.
What is the sequel about? In Aquaman and the lost Kingdom, it’s again about Black Manta’s attempt to defeat his enemy Aquaman and bring Atlantis to its downfall. Driven by the desire to avenge his father’s death, Black Manta this time uses the dangerous power of the black trident in the fight against Aquaman.
In the fight against Black Manta, Aquaman teams up with his imprisoned brother Orm. The rather unlikely duo now faces the great task of overcoming their differences to save Atlantis and avert doom for the entire world.
In the sequel, Amber Heard reprises her role as Mera. The actress does not only slip into costumes for her roles:
On Sunday you can play the research day with Myrapla in Pokémon GO. What happens there?
When does the research day run? The research day with Myrapla runs on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 14:00 to 17:00.
You have about three hours to secure the bonuses of the event. Unlike a Community Day, however, the day does not revolve around wild Myrapla spawns, but rather research tasks.
What the research day with Myrapla brings
These are the bonuses: You can get research tasks from Pokéstops that will give you encounters with Myrapla. There is an increased shiny chance for Myrapla – if you don’t have the shiny Pokémon yet, this is a perfect opportunity.
The Myrapla shiny family
In addition, the XXS and XXL versions of Myrapla will also be more common. This should be interesting if you want to participate in the showcases, as Myrapla will be the showcase monster at the event.
Additionally, Myrapla can carry Sun Stones when you catch them, which is helpful for evolving to Blubella.
There are also double catch stardust on top. In the wilderness, the following spawns:
Paras*
Bluzuk*
Knofensa*
Knilz*
Roselia*
Tuska*
Tarnpignon*
and Frubberl
Pokémon marked with an asterisk* can be shiny. However, increased chances only apply to Myrapla.
Is the event worth it? Myrapla and its evolutions are not exactly among the best attackers in Pokémon GO, so don’t expect to strengthen your team. However, shiny collectors are exactly right on this day, as the shiny monster will be easier to catch.
Furthermore, the event is worth it if you need stardust, because: There is double stardust, and wild spawns of Paras, Knilz, and Tarnpignon, which generally provide more stardust when caught.
Are you participating in the research day with Myrapla? Tell us in the comments.
The American “MagickMoonshot” has been streaming on Twitch since 2016 and has been a caster for the shooter Halo since 2018. On Discord, she organizes training matches for women. She has now faced heavy criticism for her decision to exclude trans women.
What event is it about? The Halo caster and Twitch streamer MagickMoonshot planned to host training matches, also known as scrims, via her Discord server. These matches are only for women.
After the offer spread on X, formerly known as Twitter, she felt compelled to clarify: Trans women are not included.
For this announcement, MagickMoonshot is now under criticism.
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What did the caster say? In a post from September 13, MagickMoonshot wrote: “I love and appreciate all people, and as a Christian, I believe that God created people in His image (Genesis 5:1-2).”
For this reason, transgender people are not allowed to the “Ladies’ Scrims”.
The post went viral with 4.2 million views – a multiple of what MagickMoonshot usually achieves. While some praised the caster for her decision, criticism mainly poured in from the Halo community.
Many are upset that MagickMoonshot is using her religion to exclude trans women from participation. Zach Lange of NRG Esports also quotes a Bible verse and writes: “Do not use the Lord to justify your lack of acceptance and compassion.” (via X)
Even Halo developer 343 Industries intervened in the form of Senior Community Manager John Junyszek. He writes that the best way to show that they love and appreciate everyone is to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible (via X).
Even the esports division of the US military commented on the situation and said in a statement on X/Twitter: “Halo is for everyone.”
Partners separate from caster
What are the consequences of the post? As a result of her announcement, several partners seem to have distanced themselves from MagickMoonshot. The esports organization Team Status Quo, for which the caster worked as a community manager, distanced itself on X/Twitter from her statements: “sQ supports all, plain and simple.”
Gamer Advantage, a glasses shop, announced on X/Twitter that they are ending their partnership with MagickMoonshot. The partnership director stated that values that promote hate go against their core beliefs and do not represent the values of Gamer Advantage.
How does the caster respond? MagickMoonshot published a detailed statement on September 15 on X/Twitter, reiterating that she loves all people. She has no problem interacting with transgender individuals and has also worked at events that have been open to everyone in the past.
For her personal Discord, however, the caster must stay true to what she believes is right: And that is, not giving the Discord tag “Lady Spartan” to anyone who is not a biological woman.
MagickMoonshot does not know how it will go on. Should she have to withdraw from the gaming industry, she is willing to do so, says the caster.
On Reddit, a user shares a picture of a huge CPU cooler with the community. The cooling tower consists of several Intel boxed models. These extend far beyond the edge of the case, stacked on top of each other.
Gamers and PC enthusiasts strive for ever better solutions to keep their powerful PCs adequately cool and manage the high temperatures. When PCs didn’t yet have glass side panels and came in dull beige colors, standard coolers from Intel and AMD, known as boxed models, were widespread.
The advantage of buying a processor in the boxed variant lies mainly in the manufacturer’s warranty, which generally exceeds the legally mandated warranty of two years. The included coolers were often not the primary reason for purchase and thus often remained unpacked in some corner or were annoyingly lying around on the desk.
Especially the older models of boxed coolers were surpassed by far better and, above all, more stylish models from various manufacturers. What you can still do with the annoying boxed coolers is shown in this article.
Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”
The Leaning Tower of Intel
What kind of cooler does the photo show? The user “hartigan99” posted a picture of a special processor cooler in the official subreddit “PC Master Race”. It is a creation made from several standard coolers from the CPU manufacturer Intel.
How is the huge cooler construction put together in detail? The individual heat sinks were stacked on top of each other and connected by cable ties. At the top end is a fan that comes with a cooler. The bottom cooler in the tower was installed in the conventional manner. This sits directly on the processor and is connected to the backplate by its 4 plastic pins.
You can see the whole structure here:
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What is the purpose of the backplate? The backplate is a plate attached to the back of the motherboard. It serves to secure the CPU cooler. By providing a secure hold, it is supposed to protect against damage from overly heavy cooler models. Given the current structure and its total weight of at least 8 coolers, it may be doubted whether the protection is still adequate.
Does this assembly work reliably? The creator of the post does not say a word about the efficiency of the cooler formation. It is unclear whether there is sufficient contact between the individual boxed coolers to adequately dissipate the CPU’s heat.
For better heat transfer from the top of the processor to the cooler, heat paste is normally used. It could also be conceivable to use this between the individual coolers for more efficient transmission.
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Does the mounted fan provide an advantage? No, not really. It can be assumed that the dissipated heat does not even reach the fan at the top. The main heat exchange occurs much more passively through the much lower heat sinks.
The further the heat source is away, the less effective the heat dissipation is. Coolers with heat pipes, designed to effectively transport heat, are much better choices nowadays.
How about the robustness of the construction? The stability of the tower itself can also be doubted. It is held together only by cable ties and will likely come to a significant tilt when the PC is no longer used lying on its side.
Due to the height, the case can also no longer be closed. The side panel would have to be modified accordingly.
All in all, this is more of a fun project than a serious attempt to cool a system properly. The risk of failure is very high. For your expensive hardware, you should stick to the conventional options from cooler manufacturers.
How’s your PC cooling? Have you also had a go at building your own construction in the computer? Or would you rather stick to the standard models from manufacturers?
Guild Wars 2 recently released its latest expansion “Secrets of the Obscure” and announced that more players than expected are participating in this adventure. However, community reactions are mixed, as not all players are excited about the changes.
The rapid release surprised many, but it fits with the 11th anniversary of Arenanet on August 28. This quick timeframe allowed players to dive into the new content quickly. However, there were also concerns about whether the developers had enough time for quality assurance.
Here you get an insight into the new expansion:
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Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure – Insight into the Open World
40% Player Increase on Steam
What does Arenanet say about the release? In a post from August 14, the developers of Arenanet also commented on the expansion. They expressed their pleasure that “Secrets of the Obscure” is doing better than expected so far.
On the release day, there were so many players wanting to play the expansion that additional server capacities had to be provided to handle the influx of players.
Although many players still launch the game through the Arenanet client, there was also an increase in concurrent player numbers on Steam. Just before the release of the expansion, there were an average of 4700 concurrent players active, which rose to 6500 shortly thereafter. This corresponds to an increase in players of around 40% (via steamdb).
Nevertheless, he strongly criticized the new map areas, which left a visually unsatisfactory impression and often relied on asset recycling. In particular, the so-called “magic world” areas appeared disjointed and generic.
How is the community reacting? One criticism that keeps coming up in the community is the new daily system. In the previous version, players received 12 tasks from different areas of the game and could freely choose which ones to complete. Be it in PvE, WvW, or PvP.
With the expansion, players now have to choose one of these areas at the beginning and then receive five tasks, one of which requires logging into the game.
Before the update, there were daily tasks such as completing certain jumping puzzles or events. Currently, the tasks include collecting 10 resources or completing a “reputation heart,” which represents a quest.
Many players criticize that the dailies have become less challenging and feel less diverse. However, some prefer this change and see it as a positive aspect of the expansion.
“A half-chewed gum in my pocket,” wrote a user on Steam
How are the reviews on Steam? On the popular gaming platform Steam, the reviews for “Secrets of the Obscure” are also mixed. The expansion has so far received only 44% positive ratings and carries the status “balanced.”
Some players praise the new content and systems and are pleased with the fresh story and simplified mechanics that make it easier for new players to get started.
However, there are also critical voices. Some players complain that the new area can only be effectively traversed with flying mounts, such as the Skyscale or the Griffin. Since not everyone owns these mounts, especially the Skyscale, which requires significant time investment, this leads to dissatisfaction.
The new drop system is also facing criticism, as it appears unrewarding in some cases. Players complain that the rewards do not proportionately match the difficulty of the challenges.
A user writes: “I don’t expect every new meta to have Tier-3 loot in the game or whatever, but when I go through a pretty complicated meta and end up with three pebbles, an old glass marble, and a half-chewed gum in my pockets, that leaves a bitter aftertaste. Especially since we had the same problem with EoD, they partially acknowledged it and then… just do it again?”
Despite the mixed reactions, Arenanet has already announced new content and fixes. The community is eagerly waiting to see how the expansion will evolve and how the developers will respond to player feedback.
Amid criticism of Starfield for “lack of passion,” a developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 defends Bethesda. MeinMMO reveals what is behind it.
In the world of video games, there are heated debates time and again. This time, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Starfield are in the spotlight, both hot contenders for the title Game of the Year.
However, while a comparison between the two games is inevitable, a developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 seems unwilling to accept unfair criticism of Bethesda’s employees.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 employee defends Bethesda: This is a duplicitous simplification
Starfield, Bethesda’s new epic, also had a strong launch on Steam and Xbox, attracting thousands of new players at release.
What was said? Kern posted images of review scores for Baldur’s Gate 3 and Starfield on Twitter, claiming that the differences in ratings are due to passion.
Here you can see the Twitter post from Kern:
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In response, Michael Douse, an employee of Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3), quickly reacted on Twitter and called this statement a duplicitous simplification. He emphasized that it is neither true nor right to claim that the developers at Bethesda lack passion.
He added: You can respect these people even if you don’t like the game. But you can’t say they didn’t care about it (the game).
He further emphasized that he and Kern have similar views on the AAA game industry, but it is a leadership problem that should not be blamed on the development teams who pour their heart and soul into their projects.
Many observers, including YouTuber Mischief, praised Douse’s defense of the hardworking Bethesda team.
The development team of Larian Studios has received significant praise and recognition from the player community following the release of Baldur’s Gate 3. This praise was not only due to the game’s gameplay but also to the extraordinary communication the team maintained throughout the development process.
At the same time, the Bethesda development team has also shown that they listen to Starfield players and consider their wishes and needs for the game.
Here, however, you don’t catch monsters, but fight them in the classic Monster Hunter style.
When you start the game for the first time, there is an input field that asks you if you want to enter a referral code before you start hunting. What is behind it?
What a referral code is and how to find it
How do I get referral codes? All players in Monster Hunter Now have their own referral code that can be shared with new players.
This means that when you start the game for the first time, you can ask friends who already have and play the game to give you their referral code so you can enter it at the start.
The community also shares codes: If your friends don’t play Monster Hunter Now, you can also try using codes from the community.
For example, players in the Monster Hunter subreddit share their referral codes in a megathread.
We will link the post with the referral codes here (via reddit)
However, it may be that certain codes have already expired as they can only be used 20 times per month. But you can try these codes, for example.
Where is my own code? You can find it in the main menu when you click on your profile. Then, click on the small QR code under your character where it says View. Now scroll down to get your referral code.
From Hunter Rank 6, which you can quickly reach during the tutorial, you can then receive rewards for referral codes.
Attention! The friend code displayed above is something different from the referral code.
Two weeks before the official release of EA Sports FC 24, several BVB stars reacted to their new ratings in Ultimate Team. One particular rating did not sit well with two players. A BVB youngster, on the other hand, accepted his card gracefully, even though it is only silver.
What’s it about?: Recently, a video was uploaded on BVB’s YouTube channel, where the players first predict their ratings and then react to their actual stats.
Featured are BVB players Julian Brandt, Marius Wolf, Julien Duranville, and FIFA streamer Erné. While Duranville makes his predictions alone, the established players Wolf and Brandt predict the values for each other. Afterwards, they receive their cards.
This is how the stars of Borussia Dortmund reacted to their stats: After the reveal of the actual stats, the BVB stars were asked for their opinions. First up was right-back Marius Wolf. He expressed his general satisfaction with his card. But he commented on his speed only as follows: ’81?! That’s outrageous.’
No issues were seen in Julian Brandt’s qualities when predicting for his colleague: He nearly guessed all the stats right or at least close to the actual values.
Only the predicted physicality with a rating of 35 was far from the 79 that Wolf actually has on his Ultimate Team card. Brandt might have had a little fun with that, but the retaliation was not long in coming, as his supposed speed in FC 24 would also cause a stir.
Speaking of predictions: The release of EA Sports FC and the web app are getting closer. Here you can find everything regarding the launch of the web app for EA Sports FC.
Speed prank: YouTuber Erné tricks Julian Brandt
After Wolf, it was now Brandt’s turn to comment on his card. When asked about his speed value of 62, he did not seem very enthusiastic: ‘As if I’m Mario, dude.’ Possibly a reference to the Nintendo superhero Mario, known for his little tiptoeing steps.
In contrast, BVB content creator Erné appeared visibly amused, probing the wound and asking Brandt for his assessment of his speed again. Brandt brushed the question aside: ‘Oh dude, we don’t need to talk about that.’
Erné resolved the situation shortly after and presented Brandt’s correct card. With this, the Dortmund offensive player could live much better.
Youngster Duranville, on the other hand, must have felt pranked by EA Sports as well.
BVB kid gives himself stats of a gold card, but EA …
The just 17-year-old Julien Duranville clearly does not lack self-confidence. In his prediction, he gave himself stats that would easily qualify for a gold card. He rates himself with a strong 83-speed and 86-dribbling, as well as solid 72 in shooting and 75 in passing.
But he made the calculation without EA.
What does EA Sports think of Duranville’s overall rating? Like most new players in the game, no matter how promising they are, Duranville starts out with a silver card. Only in speed did the BVB youngster almost hit the mark. Instead of 83 speed, EA even gives him an 84.
The remaining values are far below his predicted stats. Duranville takes it in stride. When asked if he is happy with his first card, he replies: ‘For my first card, yes.’
At least the youngster can boast his speed rating ahead of his two colleagues Brandt and Wolf.
In the Tier List for Season 29 of Diablo 3, we show you the best classes, builds, and items. We take into account the balance changes from patch 2.7.6.
What is happening in Diablo 3? Starting from September 15, Season 29 in Diablo 3 will begin. With patch 2.7.6, the “Visions of Hostility” will start as the seasonal theme. At the start of a new chapter, players begin with seasonal characters at “zero” and climb up to the maximum level of 70.
In our Tier List, we show you the classes and builds with the greatest potential in Greater Nephalem Rifts in Season 29.
What makes Season 29 special? This is the last season in which Blizzard will release “new content” for Diablo 3. This time, there are some highlights such as a solo mode, portals with boss encounters and powerful loot, new monster affixes, a Paragon cap, and changes that the community has requested. You can find more about it in our overview:
Who creates the Tier List? We base our Tier List on maxroll.gg. The website develops this Tier List through extensive testing and mathematics. It is backed by the team around Rob, Wudijo, Northwar, Facefoot, Raxxanterax, and Chewignom.
We show you the Tier List as a graphic in the article and go into the top 3 builds of each class on this and the following pages. There is also a link to the build so you can replicate it easily and understand the mechanics.
The complete Tier List for Season 29 (via maxroll.gg)
What does Tier “S” to “F” mean? This Tier List consists of the best builds available in the game. The ratings from S to F assess the potential of these builds in Greater Nephalem Rifts. The S-Tier is the best. However, keep in mind that builds in the F-Tier can also be strong; they just have less potential.
You can use the Tier List for Season 29 as a guide for the strongest builds for each class. Essentially, it comes down to who grinds more and finds better gear in Diablo 3.
This is what we show you here: On this and the next 6 pages of the Tier List, we show you the top builds for Barbarians, Demon Hunters, Witch Doctors, Crusaders, Monks, Necromancers, and Wizards. Click on the links behind the builds to read the full explanation on the maxroll.gg website. There you will find all items, gems, abilities, and runes.
If builds are named “LoN” or “LoD”, these are abbreviations for the legacy bonuses. You receive these through a legendary gem or a set of rings.
S-Tier: Raekor Boulder Toss (via maxroll.gg): With the Raekor set, you enhance your boulder throw and with this mobile build, you can move quickly. You don’t have to play entirely in melee. That is a good thing because the build is quite “soft” and you need to position yourself well.
A-Tier: LoD HotA (via maxroll.gg): The second strongest build for the Barbarian in Season 29 plays with the Hammer of the Ancients. The advantages of the build include high durability and fast attacks. Your chance for crits is also quite high. However, it takes a long time to assemble the LoD build and the gameplay style is quite one-sided. In Season 27, this build was still in the S-Tier.
B-Tier: Savage Frenzy (via maxroll.gg): This allows you to chop through your enemies in a relatively fast pace, but you have little AoE damage. For groups, you bring good buffs, but are bound by cooldowns.
C-Tier: MotE Leapquake with Starter Set (via maxroll.gg): The Might of the Earth set is the starter set for Season 29. If you want to use this, this build is suitable. It is easy to play by jumping from group to group. A playstyle worth trying. If the monster density is rather low, the fun factor of the build decreases.
Bonus: The popular Whirlwind build has again only made it to B-Tier this season. While it is still strong, it loses a bit of potential compared to last season. If you have always wanted to test new builds for a Barbarian, Season 29 is your chance. If you want to stick with “Spin to win”, you can find the Whirlwind build on maxroll.gg.
On the next page, we will show you the best builds for the Demon Hunter in Season 29 of Diablo 3.
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The film drama Brokeback Mountain won three Oscars in 2006, starring: Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. However, completely different actors were originally planned – but they declined.
In an interview with IndieWire, Gus Van Sant talks about the plans he originally had for Brokeback Mountain. The director was supposed to take on the project, but his enthusiasm was dampened by the difficulty of casting the leading roles. Ultimately, Ang Lee took over the direction of the film drama.
You can see Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt together in the crime film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino. A particularly bizarre scene was not even in the script. You can find out more from our colleagues at Moviepilot.
Here you can see the German trailer for Brokeback Mountain:
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Brokeback Mountain – English Trailer
The “usual suspects” all declined
This was the difficulty with casting the leading roles: Gus Van Sant was to direct Brokeback Mountain, but he ended his work on the project. He felt that the love story needed a strong, famous cast – but that did not work.
In an interview with IndieWire, Gus Van Sant commented on the issue:
No one wanted to do it [the film]. I asked the usual suspects: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ryan Phillippe. They all declined.
What I could have and probably should have done was cast more unknown [actors] and not worry about the leading actors. I was not ready.[…]
The producer and screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain, Diana Ossana, confirmed this to IndieWire via email: “Yes, all these young gentlemen declined the project for various reasons.”
Ultimately, both Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal received Oscar nominations for their roles and disproved, according to IndieWire, the belief that playing homosexual characters would cause irreparable damage to one’s career.
How successful is Brokeback Mountain? In 2006, Brokeback Mountain received three Oscars in the categories of Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score. It was nominated for a total of eight Oscars.
It grossed around 178 million dollars worldwide (via IMDb). On Rotten Tomatoes, Brokeback Mountain has an audience score of 82% positive ratings.
Another example of a role in a successful film that a famous actor declined is Matrix. Keanu Reeves achieved international fame as the main character Neo in Matrix. However, he was not the first choice for the lead role.
Will Smith was offered the role. However, he declined and instead participated in another film, which flopped badly:
