Science fiction film with dystopian setting attracted only a few moviegoers – For critics one of the best films of 2022

Vesper Chronicles was released in theaters last year. If you can’t remember the film, you’re not alone: the film performed well below expectations and attracted only a few viewers. However, it is considered promising by critics.

What is the film about? Vesper Chronicles is set in a dystopian future where a lab-created organism wiped out all edible plants, animals, and a large part of humanity.

After the event, the environment has become so inhospitable that survival on Earth is challenging. Dangerous plants lurk around every corner, which could mean death. Moreover, people are suffering from hunger, as there are hardly any seeds left to grow enough food.

Some of humanity found refuge in citadels, while another part struggles to survive in the brutal nature. Among this group is 14-year-old bio-hacker Vesper, who lives in a small cabin with her paralyzed father.

One day, a citadel spacecraft crashes. Vesper finds the young woman Camellia, who survived the crash. From this fateful encounter, a bigger drama unfolds than it initially seems.

The official trailer for Vesper Chronicles can be found on the KinoCheck YouTube channel:

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How successful was the film? The film underperformed at the box office. It was released in theaters about a year ago but could only attract a few visitors. Despite a modest budget of 5 million US dollars, the film only grossed 1.576 million US dollars.

The few people who saw the film in theaters are also divided in their opinions. The film has a rating of only 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it scores only 6 out of 10 on IMDb.

However, the film received exceptionally positive reviews from professional critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the press gives it a score of 91%.

The positive points of Vesper Chronicles include:

  • An original story
  • Great performances by the actors
  • Convincing special effects
  • Not as overloaded as many sci-fi blockbusters

Even jeuxvideo.com believes that Vesper Chronicles is one of the best productions of 2022. They highlight the original and charming, dystopian setting. Moreover, the actors deliver a more than convincing performance.

Cinema-goers explain what they didn’t like about the film

On Rotten Tomatoes, viewers explain what they didn’t like about the film. Many criticize the film’s length. At times it felt like the film was artificially stretched to fit the movie theater format.

Especially the middle part of the film is said to be unnecessary at times. MeinMMO has gathered some of these critiques to capture the mood:

  • Edward H: ‘So boring, I can’t believe I made it to the end. But I needed a few breaks to get there.’
  • Luis S: ‘It started well, but ended without any answers.’
  • Badgerryan 1: ‘I liked the world and atmosphere of the film, but everything else was boring to me. Maybe I’m not smart enough, but I just didn’t like it.’

In the comments, there are also some voices that report only positive things about the film. Since the film not only divides humanity in the story, but also in reality, you should see for yourself if the sci-fi film is something for you.

If the film doesn’t convince you, you can alternatively try these 13 sci-fi films: The 13 best science fiction films according to IMDb

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Steam: A new MMORPG with open world combines magic and firearms – Check out the trailer

The South Korean MMORPG “Quantum Knights” is coming to Steam and could truly become an engaging gaming experience with its innovative concept. The developer studio Space Dive Games promises a unique combination of knights, magic, and firearms.

What is it about? This online shooter immerses you in a medieval fantasy world that combines technology and magic. The Volants are knights in this world, facing monsters, demons, and dragons together with their magical firearms.

When is it coming out? An exact release date is not known. However, Steam states that it will be available soon. If you don’t want to miss the launch, you can add the game to your wishlist.

What does the trailer show? The trailer offers a good mix of ingame battles and pre-rendered cutscenes.

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Quantum Knights MMORPG Knights with firearms

From the gameplay, you can expect the use of various weapons and items. You will see in the trailer, among other things, machine guns, shotguns, and grenades that you can use to smash the monsters.

At least in the trailer, the battles seem very interesting and balanced. Effects are used throughout to presumably emphasize the magical aspect, but they are not overwhelming. On the contrary, they add a bit of color to the otherwise rather gloomy world.

Graphically, Quantum Knights is definitely eye-catching. The cutscenes are also worth seeing and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the trailer, making it enjoyable to watch until the end.

Recently, we introduced you to another MMORPG from South Korea that is planned for release this year.

Players hope for playable characters of non-human races

And right at the end of the trailer, something is teased that makes players attentive and curious in the comments (via Youtube).

Non-human, ogre-like allies slide into the scene, ready to assist you in battle. Whether this means that you can also create a character of another race is not clear, but it is definitely something players hope for.

What do you think of this concept? Will you continue to follow Quantum Knights? Feel free to share your opinion with us.

A new and interesting concept is also promised by this game:

‘Has the potential to become the favorite game of many gamers’ – Survival game for humanity starts on Kickstarter

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Pokémon GO: In just 17 days to the first form of Zygarde, this is how you find 50 cells easily

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

In Pokémon GO, the Zygarde cells drive trainers to despair. Now, one player shows how he reached the 50% form in just 17 days and explains how he managed it. We at MeinMMO have summarized his tips for you and show the reactions of the community.

Which cells are we talking about? Since the end of July, there has been a new route feature in Pokémon GO, where you can encounter so-called Zygarde cells. However, many trainers are still having great difficulties more than 6 weeks after the release.

While some still have no routes at all, others are despairing over the Zygarde cells because they simply do not appear. A Reddit user has now achieved a first milestone and managed to secure the 50% form of Zygarde within 17 days. How he did this is summarized for you below.

Trainer explains how he found 50 Zygarde cells

What did the player achieve? Like most other trainers, the Reddit user EmreSwiss1987 set out to search for the Zygarde cells. And he succeeded, as he reports in his post.

He was initially delayed in starting his search for the special cells due to the lack of routes but managed to reach a significant milestone in a short time. So, within 17 days, he was able to secure enough Zygarde cells to transform the legendary Pokémon into its 50% form. With his experiences, he now wants to help other trainers.

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He writes (via reddit.com):

I wanted to share my experience on how I got 50 Zygarde cells in the shortest time, i.e., in 17 days, collecting 3 cells each day. I wasn’t able to play routes right after the release of Zygarde, but once I was able to access routes, it went pretty quickly.

I know that probably most of the information is already known, but here is my experience, maybe it’s helpful for some.

How did he do it? According to EmreSwiss1987, he walked several routes daily for 17 days until he found 3 cells each time. In the further course of the post, he summarizes his experiences around the Zygarde cells to help other players (via reddit.com):

  • He was able to collect a maximum of 3 cells per day; after that, no more would appear.
  • On most routes, he could secure only one cell, and on one route, even 2.
  • A route counts as the same track even if you walk it in the opposite direction or a second time on the same day. It thus does not yield further cells.
  • The majority of his cells appeared in the last 100 meters.
  • 80% of the cells could only be seen by restarting the game.
  • Not every route spawns cells daily.

He also noted that the approval of his submitted routes in areas where there were already routes took longer than in areas without routes.

How does the community react to the tips about the cells?

Frustration among other trainers: Although other trainers have already given these tips and been successful, there is one prevailing sentiment in the community: frustration. Many have been trying to find the Zygarde cells for weeks and regularly walk routes, but without success. Even with the tips, they are simply unable to achieve it.

It seems that the game is still buggy in many places, as general problems with routes are repeatedly mentioned. Nevertheless, players are grateful for all tips. Here’s what they write in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

  • jairoggs: I am having problems getting cells… I try the same route every day. In the five times I completed it, I only got a cell one of those times… I even tried to close the app and pause before the end and then go towards the end of the route…
  • medellia44: It’s a shame that the last update has completely ruined the route function for me. The game completely freezes when I even try to open this tab.
  • OutRagousGameR: I wasn’t aware that some routes don’t spawn cells. I thought that if a route gives a cell, it would always do so. It was frustrating when the routes, which were giving me cells, stopped doing so. I think I will try a few routes before I give up.
  • Odd-Substance9040: I have personally completed a total of 23 routes, two different tracks, I did the restart trick, the trick of stopping and ending the route, and going back, and still, no Z cells have appeared for me. My partner did all these routes with me on her phone and got exactly the same results. For some of us, the route function is more than faulty.

More tips: Some players also give additional hints about the cells in the comments. For example, Birphon recommends that before starting the route, one should catch all Pokémon in the area, then activate the route and catch all monsters on the route.

Accordingly, a maximum of 3 so-called route spawns can appear, which you can recognize by the corresponding symbol above the monster. If you could catch 3 of these Pokémon, then there should be no cell on this route.

Other trainers also report that they were able to secure more than 3 cells per day. So that could motivate to complete a few more routes. However, one big question mark remains whether there are cells to be found on round routes where the start and end are the same.

Experiences with route submissions: Regarding route submissions, other trainers also share their experiences in the comments. They have also noticed that some routes appear immediately in the game while others take weeks to approve.

For this reason, some trainers suggest that it may not depend on the number of routes, but their location. As seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • SnackOnMe: I had a similar experience during my vacation in a remote mountain area, there were 0 routes and only two gyms nearby. I created 3 routes and all were available immediately after creation. (I was basically able to walk in one direction, submit the route, and follow my own route back)
  • stevewmn: I received 2 instant approvals in a city where there are routes, but they are a bit further away. I would estimate it’s about a mile away in a straight line from the nearest one. The way Niantic analyzes its map, I suspect that an S2 cell is in play, not a village boundary. Maybe S2 level 11? Just a guess based on the routes I know.

What are your experiences with the Zygarde cells? Have you been able to secure the 50% form of the legendary monster as well? Or are you also struggling with issues in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments.

You can secure the legendary Pokémon independently of the cells in a research task. We show you all tasks and rewards for the special research From A to Zygarde.

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Gamer buys Nvidia graphics card directly on Amazon, instead receives a part that is almost worthless

A gamer ordered an RTX 4080 on Amazon. But when he opens his package, he finds out that it doesn’t work properly.

A player wanted to save money and ordered a used RTX 4080 directly through Amazon. But instead of the graphics card, he receives only the air cooler. The board with the graphics chip is missing. This is reported by the user on reddit.com.

Why can’t he do anything with it? Important calculations or rendering of data are handled by the graphics chip. The entire cooling system is only there to keep the graphics chip cool so that it doesn’t overheat under heavy load. Normally, the cooling element is the cheapest component of the graphics card. And the cooling system can’t really be used outside of a GPU either.

Buyers remove the graphics chip and return the cooler

What is the problem? Some users order a graphics card for their computer on Amazon. However, those who want to equip their graphics card with a water cooler don’t need the air cooler. They then return this air cooler to Amazon. Some users believe: Amazon only checks products for their external appearance and not whether they actually work. Therefore, it goes unnoticed if the board with the graphics chip is missing upon return.

Another user on reddit adds that many sellers or shipping employees at Amazon probably cannot distinguish a cooler from a complete graphics card. He explains:

Most people don’t even know what hardware is supposed to look like. A random Amazon employee probably doesn’t know what they are looking at, let alone what should be in the packaging.

He himself once bought a power supply on Amazon and found a completely different model in the box. He noticed that when unpacking.

Such fake products on Amazon are indeed not unusual and it happens regularly, that gamers order a graphics card and instead receive a wrong product.

Scams and fraud with graphics cards are increasingly common on Amazon

What is the problem with such fraud? At first glance, the purchased product and the seller seem reliable. The next buyer might only notice the exchange in the box under the worst circumstances.

And this person has a problem if the purchased product doesn’t work or isn’t present at all. Because in the worst case, the seller considers this buyer to be a fraudster. This happened to a father who wanted to report a fake graphics card on Amazon.

Can one protect oneself against such things? Many people now recommend making a video when unpacking particularly expensive hardware:

  • Because if you then hold fake goods or simply the wrong product in your hands, you at least have the evidence on your side.
  • Moreover, you can prove that you did not swap the goods, but that someone else must have been the villain before you.

But there is also good news about Amazon. One user, for instance, reported that he managed to get a high-end graphics card on Amazon for surprisingly little money. How he did that, you can read in the following article on MeinMMO:

A gamer got very lucky and bought an RTX 4090 for 913 euros with a trick on Amazon – How did he do that?

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Blizzard CEO says Asmongold is too bad for hard raids in WoW

At World of Warcraft there is a discussion about whether WoW has become too difficult for “normal” players. Blizzard’s president Mike Ybarra believes that Twitch streamer Asmongold’s criticism of WoW comes from his inability to succeed in heroic and mythic raids. The Twitch streamer, who has not raided for 7 years, responds to this.

This was the situation:

  • The Twitch streamer Maximum, a World-First-Raider, watched a video by Asmongold in which he spoke about the situation of WoW (Why World of Warcrafts Needs a Reset). In the video, Asmongold demanded that Blizzard completely redesign WoW in the next 3 expansions and streamline it.
  • Suddenly, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra appeared in the streamer’s chat and said: “The problem is that he cannot successfully raid Mythic and Heroic.” This is an accusation that many players make against Asmongold: the most famous critic of WoW does not participate in high-level raids, so he is not an expert and cannot contribute to the discussion.
  • Twitch streamer Maximum shared this criticism: Asmongold plays too little WoW and is no longer up to date. Asmongold has a “doom-and-gloom” audience that believes everything he says, which gives him an extreme amount of self-confidence: however, he is often wrong in his views.

The criticism from the Blizzard chief prompted Asmongold to respond, who justified himself. More about Asmongold:

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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”

Asmongold says: Raids in WoW have become too hard since 2010

What does Asmongold say about this? Asmongold fundamentally agrees with the allegations. If you play too little WoW, you lose touch. But even if you play WoW as a job, you can no longer relate to the perspective of the average player. Because the average player does not play WoW that much.

Ultimately, everyone has their views and one is as good as the other.

Asmongold believes that raids in WoW have become too difficult for most “normal players” since Cataclysm (2010):

  • During Wrath of the Lich King (2008), groups for Heroic runs were constantly being sought in the trade chat on his then server.
  • With Cataclysm, the search for random groups in chat stopped: raiding in a random group became too difficult from then on.
  • Even his mother suddenly stopped raiding in WoW with Cataclysm because it had become too difficult.
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Mike Ybarra.

According to Asmongold, WoW players at that time also began approaching the increasingly difficult raids with increasingly sophisticated addons.

As Asmongold explains, the steadily increasing difficulty of the raids is a visible problem for Blizzard: because participation in raids statistically continues to decline. WoW Hardcore is now a reaction to the fact that hardly anyone wants to play the new, difficult raids.

Asmongold assures: he has no problem with Mike Ybarra and does not take the criticism personally. In fact, he likes the man.

Why did Asmongold stop raiding? Asmongold says his main reason for stopping raiding 7 years ago was that the raids and the raid preparations conflicted with his Twitch stream. When he had to handle guild and raid items, he had to turn off or mute the stream, which bored his viewers and ultimately harmed his stream.

Today, he does not want to invest time in raiding anymore because raids do not feel rewarding: every 4 months, a raider has to renew their gear, which devalues it.

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How does Asmongold perceive his criticism? The streamer presents himself in the video as notably humble and says he is willing to change his opinion if someone provides him with convincing data that contradicts his views. He states that he strives to articulate his criticism based on data and is willing to reconsider.

But at the moment, Asmongold seems to maintain the view that the “hard raids” in WoW are made for too few players and that he enjoyed raiding during the Wrath of the Lich King much more than now.

More about Asmongold’s relationship with Blizzard:

Twitch: The fiercest critic of Blizzard is upset that they do not book him for advertising

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WoW: So easy to earn 1,000 Travel Points and unlock the cool mount

Do you want the “Crusty Crawler” mount in World of Warcraft? We will show you how to unlock it in under 2 hours.

In the trading post of World of Warcraft, there are great rewards every month. Especially the final reward for completing the travel journal is always eye-catching. This time, there is the “Crusty Crawler” – a stylish blue crab that moves sideways.

We will reveal how you can unlock the crab in less than two hours.

Why is the crab so worthwhile? Crab mounts are a special feature in World of Warcraft. This model has only been available once before, hidden in Vash’jir behind weeks or even months of farming, which also required a lot of luck. Therefore, it is worth getting the blue crab from the trading post while you have the opportunity.

Below, we show you the simplest and most efficient tasks to unlock the “Crusty Crawler” in just a few hours. We have considered synergy effects, allowing multiple missions to be completed at the same time.

What do you need to do to unlock it? To unlock “Crusty Crawler,” you must collect a total of 1,000 travel points in the travel journal in September 2023 and pick up the reward at the trading post (Stormwind or Orgrimmar) afterward.

Complete 30 quests

Reward: 200 travel points

The task is self-explanatory. You simply need to complete 30 quests during the month. Since there are some new quests at the start of a new patch, this should be no problem at all. Particularly rewarding is that world quests also count towards this.

Complete 15 world quests

Reward: 150 travel points

Together with the mission to complete 30 quests, you can quickly accumulate 350 points, which is already a third of the necessary travel points. Keep in mind that you can also be active in the Zaralek Caverns for world quests. Also, for the new dream jumps, completing world quests is necessary – just connect these tasks.

Gain reputation on the islands

Reward: 150 travel points

You need to gather a total of 4,000 reputation points to complete this step. You can wonderfully do this “in the background” while completing world quests or following the new story missions. Be sure to accept the quest from Therazal in Valdrakken beforehand, for which you also need to gather reputation. Once you have collected 3,000 reputation points here, you can turn in the quest and receive another 2,000 reputation points, which will immediately complete this task.

Create Shadowflame emblems

Reward: 150 travel points

This mission is also very easy. You just have to create 3 Shadowflame emblems – at any level. Since you receive the Welplings emblem fragments during world quests and while opening treasures, this should also be easily completed “on the side”.

Complete weekly crafting quests

Reward: 100 travel points

You will receive 100 points if you complete 2 of the weekly crafting quests. You get these quests in Valdrakken. They usually require you to craft some items from your profession – sometimes you just need to turn in resources, such as herbs, ores, or enchanting dust. You can also complete this step on an alternate character and grab the 100 points in just a few seconds.

Collect 100 Dreamjump Unions

Reward: 100 travel points

You are simply showered with flight stones for almost everything in the endgame. Whether story quests, world quests, killing rare enemies, or looting treasures, you will collect flight stones naturally while fulfilling the other assignments.

However, be careful not to hit the cap of 2,000 flight stones – otherwise, you cannot collect any more. If in doubt, spend flight stones in the village of Loamm to free up space.

Collect 400 flight stones

Reward: 100 travel points

You should take a look at the new dream jumps feature at least once because there are also mounts, pets, and toys there. Just check the world map for where a dream jump is currently active. If you defeat rare enemies or complete world quests in that area, you will receive “Dreamjump Unions.” You can farm 100 of these in just a few minutes and often combine them with other tasks (like completing 15 world quests).

Complete a time rift

Reward: 50 travel points

At every full hour, a time rift starts northeast of Valdrakken. You just need to successfully complete one of them to receive this reward. It is important for completion that you defeat the final boss that appears behind the portal at the end – everything before that is not relevant. The portal opens exactly 9 minutes after the start of a time rift.


Of course, you can also complete other tasks and save some missions you don’t want to do. However, the missions presented here ensure the fastest progress and should get you the crab in less than 2 hours.

However, if you visit many dungeons or raids, you can also take it slow – because you will also gain plenty of travel points there.

Have you already picked up the crab?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to get rid of Sylvester Stallone, but 10 years later he realized how silly that is

That Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone were rivals for years is no secret. In the 90s, they set aside their disputes. After 10 years of rivalry, they realized: This is ridiculous.

In the 80s, there was real competition for the best projects between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. The Terminator actor tricked the other action hero and attached a really bad movie to him.

The argument really started with a thrown flower pot. 10 years later, the two actors sat together and found out how silly it actually is. Nowadays they shoot action movies together.

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“Sarah Connor” thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a bodybuilder pretending to be an actor

Performance Comes from Competition

This is what it was about with the flower pot: At the 1977 Golden Globe Awards, the two met. Schwarzenegger grinned in Stallone’s direction when the Rocky films came up empty at the event. Stallone then lost his cool: He threw a flower pot in his direction. More about this you can find out from our colleagues at Moviepilot.

This is how the two feuding actors came together: In an interview with Forbes, Arnold Schwarzenegger says that the two actors realized in the 90s that it was all actually silly:

But he just saw me as an enemy, just in his own little vision, and I saw him as an enemy, and I had to get rid of him, and he had to get rid of me, and that was it. Then, in the 90s, we came together and said, this is ridiculous, let’s just work together, and we became really good friends.

Arnold Schwarzenegger via Forbes

Sylvester Stallone describes the situation in an interview with Variety on YouTube similarly: “We couldn’t stand existing in the same galaxy. Now we realize: We are the same person.”

Today they co-star in action films like The Expendables and Escape Plan.

In principle, it was good that there was this competition between Schwarzenegger and Stallone. Schwarzenegger said in May 2023 to Forbes that performance arises from competition (via forbes.com). They wanted to surpass each other. “That drove our performances and our success at the box office […] up,” said Schwarzenegger.

Sylvester Stallone stated in November 2022 to Forbes that the competition was not healthy at all. They truly “disdained” each other.

While Stallone excelled with films like Rambo, Schwarzenegger was able to catch up. Filmstarts reports on how Stallone put it succinctly: “He wanted to be number 1 and unfortunately he succeeded.”

In Terminator 2, Arnold Schwarzenegger also wanted to surpass his rival Sylvester Stallone. The screenwriter and director of the film had the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger would appear this time not as the villain, but as a good machine.” However, the actor was skeptical.

Because actually, Arnold Schwarzenegger had quite different, more brutal plans for his character:

Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to outdo his rival with Terminator 2 – but was stopped by the director

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Starfield: Companion can pronounce hundreds of player names – But the selection was apparently created by immature teenagers

Your first companion in Starfield is Vasco, a faithfully programmed robot. He can even pronounce your name if it’s on his list. Or you can call yourself Captain ‘Boobies’.

On the discussion platform Reddit, a user searched through the data of Starfield and found a list of names that the companion Vasco pronounces when you use that name.

My East German ‘Maik’ version he does not know, but at least ‘Mike’ is possible.

And I am still well off. Because although the list shows hundreds of entries, many common and well-known names are not included: like Greg or Michelle.

Which immature names made it into the game is hard to believe. But there are videos clearly showing that Vasco has an immature side.

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Starfield makes you Captain Assface

Which names are available? You can check out the complete list on Reddit:

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You can tell from the list that it was created based on English names. But many popular German names are also included, such as Maria, Lea, Thomas, or Philip.

But the more I see of the list, the more I realize how much nonsense Vasco can say. Sure, it’s great to name yourself ‘Picard’ in a SciFi game. But what about all the Andres and Uwes in this world?

Absolutely no problem if you have a childish sense of humor. Because the real ‘highlights’ are yet to come:

  • titties
  • assface
  • boobies
  • cock
  • bacon
  • imperator
  • indy
  • nasty
  • sexy
  • toecutter

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By the way, you can also adjust your name after character creation. In every major city, you will find an ‘Enhanced’ store in the business district. For 500 credits, you can completely customize your appearance and name.

More interesting facts about Starfield can be found here: Many things in Starfield are randomly generated, but what exactly?

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WoW: Patch 10.2 brings new Legendary – and everyone hopes that it is for their class

The patch 10.2 of World of Warcraft has been teased. It also concerns a new Legendary – and every class hopes it’s for them

The patch 10.1.7 Incarnation of Wrath is just live, but at Blizzard there seems to be no pause. Because the next adventure of World of Warcraft is already in planning. The next update is currently being deployed on the PTR and should be available in the next few hours, but Blizzard has already released a small teaser.

On X (formerly Twitter), Blizzard announced that they want to present the patch 10.2 named “Guardians of the Dream” today (09/07/2023) in more detail.

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A few of the highlights of the new patch are:

  • A new area – presumably the Emerald Dream
  • A new raid – presumably the defense of the new World Tree
  • A new Legendary
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Legendary causes discussion: The last point is already causing a lot of discussion. The last Legendary was exclusive to the Callers and was not announced in advance. Instead, it was “secretly” hidden in the game data and was unlocked through the first mythical kill of Sarkareth.

The fact that the Legendary is being discussed in advance this time is a different approach.

In the forums, players are already actively discussing who the Legendary might be for.

Which class is likely? Even though Blizzard hasn’t commented yet, the most likely class for a Legendary seems to be the Druid. This is mainly because patch 10.2 revolves around the Emerald Dream and its defense – the perfect place for Druids to get a bit of additional story and a powerful artifact.

However, other classes would also be possible. A “Legendary for all,” such as the cloak in Mists of Pandaria or the ring in Warlords of Draenor, would also be conceivable.

Exact details about the new Legendary will be revealed tonight, as Blizzard plans to present the patch with significantly more details and specifics.

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The highly critical creator of God of War explains what he thinks of Starfield

David Jaffe is regarded as the creator of God of War. Now, the 52-year-old commented on Starfield and praised the role-playing game despite criticism.

Bethesda’s latest role-playing game Starfield celebrates its release today, but buyers of the Premium Edition were already able to play Starfield 5 days earlier during the early access launch and form an opinion about the sci-fi epic.

Creator of “God of War” David Jaffe has already spent several hours in Starfield and is visibly excited about the game.

Who is it about?

  • David Jaffe is a 52-year-old game designer from the USA, known as the creator of God of War, who launched the game series on the PlayStation 2 in 2005.
  • In addition to God of War, Jaffe also created the racing game series Twisted Metal, which received a TV series in summer 2023.
  • Currently, Jaffe is not involved in game development. He also did not work on the fan-favorite new GoW installments for PS4 and PS5.

Recently, Jaffe has repeatedly made headlines with statements about successful games such as the latest “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)” and received severe criticism for it. He initially criticized the graphics of Zelda: TotK, before he wrote in a Twitter post that he had the game fixed by an AI.

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What does Jaffe say about Starfield? In recent days, Jaffe shared some thoughts on Starfield on Twitter. The 52-year-old did criticize the graphics and loading times on Xbox Series X (via Twitter), but emphasized in further posts that he loves the role-playing game after almost 20 hours of gameplay (via Twitter).

In another post on Twitter, Jaffe added that anyone who loves games should try Starfield. It is “casually” one of his “top 3 games of all time”.

A great game is a great game. I say that because if you also love games and don’t have an XBOX, you owe it to yourself to get a Game Pass for a month and try Starfield (even if you only use the cloud). It’s simply one of my top 3 games of all time.

David Jaffe via Twitter

How should Jaffe’s statements be interpreted? Jaffe’s statements are very positive when considering his criticism of Zelda, which has been generally highly praised.

Many players praise Bethesda’s latest role-playing game but criticize certain aspects of the title, such as the reliance on fast travel, loading times, and the sluggish intro.

Starfield appears in many reviews as a game that can be fun, but is not perfect and may suffer from high expectations.

“I’m in love” – Starfield impresses fans at release but disappoints high expectations

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Baldur’s Gate 3 solves the problem of being able to talk to every corpse with a brutal trick

Larian Studios prevented a problem in Baldur’s Gate 3 that would affect one of the most useful spells in the game with a cruel trick.

What is that problem? In Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), there are some powerful spells. One particularly useful spell is ‘Speak with Dead’, which allows you to have brief conversations with a deceased person. This way, you can obtain interesting information from an NPC who has already seen the lilies from below.

However, ‘Speak with Dead’ posed a problem for BG3 developer Larian Studios because if you could speak with literally every dead NPC and obtain important information, the spell would be simply too powerful – and moreover, you would need even more dialogue lines than Baldur’s Gate 3 already offers.

As Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, revealed in an interview with Todd Kenreck of Wizards of the Coast, the developers employed a small but brutal trick to balance the spell.

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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3

Without a head, one cannot speak

What is that trick? According to Vincke, Larian followed the simple principle: ‘You can speak with any dead person who still has their head’ and elaborated: ‘So if you see many decapitated people in the game, we literally did it that way. That’s our cheat (via YouTube).’

Deceased NPCs that you shouldn’t be able to speak with died too brutally to provide you with information. They are headless and cannot respond to you.

To further balance ‘Speak with Dead’, you can ask a corpse a maximum of 5 questions. Additionally, a dead person may not want to speak to you if you are their murderer.

Who can use the spell? ‘Speak with Dead’ is a 3rd-level spell that can be learned by bards, warlocks, and clerics like Shadowheart.

In addition, the ‘Amulet of Lost Voices’ grants you the ability to speak with a corpse once per day. You can already find this piece of jewelry in Act 1 in the Moldy Crypt.

In the interview with Todd Kenreck, Swen Vincke also spoke about a spell that did not make it into the role-playing game and explained why the team decided against it:

One single spell would have nearly doubled the size of Baldur’s Gate 3

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Pokémon GO: Golden PokéStops are back – What they mean and how you can use them

In Pokémon GO you can currently find golden PokéStops again. We at MeinMMO explain what this is all about and how you can use them.

Which PokéStops are we talking about? If you take a look at the map of Pokémon GO, you might occasionally discover a golden PokéStop nearby. But what does this mean and how can you use them? We have summarized this for you below.

What are golden PokéStops?

Why do the stops appear? In Pokémon GO, golden PokéStops occasionally shine since the start of the event A Paldea Adventure. This is a special bonus that you receive as part of the current event.

The stops are directly connected to the Paldea region, which is currently being featured. The little ghost Pokémon Gierspenst (Wanderform) is on the hunt for golden coins that it wants to find with your help at the golden PokéStops.

Due to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch, players could already find golden PokéStops in the game in November 2022, after the C-Day Classic with Dratini and were even followed by Gierspenst. Now these special PokéStops are back and bring some rewards again.

Is the same stop always golden? No, the PokéStops randomly turn golden for a certain period of time and then revert back to their blue color. Therefore, a golden PokéStop can appear nearby for a short while. You can also see them from afar because of their striking color.

Will the stops remain permanently in the game? No, according to current information, the golden PokéStops only remain for the duration of the Paldea event and the subsequent event Hyperbonus: Paldea. They will disappear on September 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time, and can then only be recolored with the help of golden lure modules.

Do you get Gierspenst and golden coins from the stops?

What do you get at the golden PokéStops? If you discover a golden stop, you should definitely spin it. With a bit of luck, you can secure golden coins for Gierspenst.

In addition, you have the opportunity to receive a whole bunch of items. It is therefore a good chance to replenish your stock of balls, berries, potions, and revives after the global GO Fest.

Are the golden coins important? Yes, you need them to evolve Gierspenst into Monetigo. However, you will need a lot of them, 999 to be exact, so you should not miss the chance to get coins. Monetigo also has a strong attack and thus secures a place among the best ghost attackers in Pokémon GO.

Can you catch Gierspenst there? No, at the golden PokéStops that are currently spawning in the game, you cannot catch Gierspenst. This is only possible for trainers who have linked their Pokémon GO account with the corresponding Nintendo Switch games and can thus use a golden lure module.

We have summarized how you can get a Gierspenst and what a golden lure module is in the following article.

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How do you like the golden PokéStops in the game? Would you wish for them more often? Or do you prefer to use golden lure modules to collect Gierspenst coins? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

To secure Monetigo, you need a lot of golden coins. A YouTuber shows how you can secure over 1,000 coins in one day.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: You should have Astarion bite all your companions – their reactions are too good

Astarion is one of the first companions you can add to your party or play as an Origin character in Baldur’s Gate 3. As a vampire, he can bite enemies on command. But he can also bite his own companions. And their funny reactions are definitely worth the small nibble.

How can you bite your party members? Once you know about Astarion’s true nature as a vampire, the “Bite” action appears on his action hotbar. With this, you can bite a desired target once per short rest – the hit rate is 100%.

The victim takes two W4 piercing damage, while Astarion gains two W4 hit points and receives the buff “Happy”. This gives him +1 on attribute checks and saving throws. The counterpart, on the other hand, gets the debuff “Bloodless” and receives -1 on the aforementioned things. Buff and debuff last until the next long rest.

Whether regular face-offs for blood-sucking in the camp help you charm Astarion can be read in our Romance Guide:

Baldur’s Gate 3: Romance Guide for all companions – How to end up with your companions 

Important for all who let Astarion regularly prey on their character: “Bloodless” can be healed with spells like “Lesser Restoration” and “Lay on Hands”.

“Bite” also works outside of combat and with your party members. However, since not every one of your companions reacts positively, we recommend a quick save with F5 before you throw yourselves at their neck.

From “inappropriate” to poisoning – how your companions react to the bite

How do the fellow inhabitants react? Very differently. Warlock Wyll comments on the action dryly with “inappropriate”. Lae’zel also does not find the action particularly good and ends it with an annoyed “enough!” A bite on Karlach’s neck, however, puts Astarion directly on fire, which she then amusingly comments: “What did you expect?”

When Shadowheart first learns of Astarion’s nature, she jokingly suggests putting a bell on him. However, when you bite her, she noticeably annoyed remarks that you are on the same side.

The image shows Shadowheart's reaction to the fact that Astarion is a vampire.
Shadowheart’s reaction to the vampire in camp.

In a conversation with Astarion, you can also find out how he thinks the other companions taste. However, at least with Gale, he’s pretty off:

Astarion suspects Gale’s blood would surely be like a good brandy. However, if you bite the wizard from Waterdeep, Astarion receives the “poisoned” debuff and complains that Gale tastes like bile. The latter reprimands the vampire and dryly requests to be asked next time.

However, caution is advised: If you lay hands on dog Scratch or the owlbear cub with Astarion, all of your comrades see that as an immediate declaration of war. Weapons are drawn, initiative is rolled!

If you bite dog Scratch or the owlbear cub with Astarion, the whole camp is ready to send you to the afterlife.
If you touch Scratch or the owlbear cub with Astarion, everyone in camp must duel.

Of course, the other companions also react accordingly entertaining. For spoiler reasons, we have only presented the Origin characters here. In a TikTok video from l3earfat, you can see the reactions of the presented as well as a handful of other companions that appear later in the game.

Have you already “snacked through the group” with Astarion? How did your favorite companions react to the ambush? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you want to know what buff Astarion can give you through his biting, read on here:

Baldur’s Gate 3: Through Astarion, you get one of the best buffs in the game, but you have to force him to do something for it.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: PS5 release today – Everything about preload, launch and contents

Larian Studios has announced the preload for Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5. Unlike the PC version, you can download the massive game 3 days before the release. The version will likely be somewhat more polished than at release on Steam and GOG.

The most important information about the preload:

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What’s in the game? With the download you will receive the full game without DLCs and shop. The features include:

The game is a classic RPG where you create your own character or take on a pre-made “Origin”. After a parasite is implanted in your head, you fight against a kind of higher power and try to prevent it from consuming the world.

You are not alone in this, but have many companions who support you. Battles are turn-based, and tactics and planning are important for a victory here. Additionally, the world is full of NPCs with whom you can talk, interact, and trade.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently receiving immense praise and is already the highest-rated PC game of all time on Metacritic. You can find a detailed review on GameStar.

Here are some facts about the release:

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Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 – Multiplayer, Crossplay and Cross-Save

You can play Baldur’s Gate 3 either alone or in co-op with up to 3 players. On PS5, you have the option to play in split-screen or couch co-op with one player. Additional players can then join online.

There will be no crossplay between PC and PS5, but you can transfer your save data from the PC version to the PS5 if you own both versions. You can find more about this in our article on crossplay and cross-progression.

Despite the praise, many players repeatedly report bugs in Baldur’s Gate 3, primarily in the later parts of the game and especially in Act 3. The developers have been rolling out hotfixes since release to fix bugs and improve features.

Many of these hotfixes will likely already be included in the PS5 version or come directly with a Day-1 patch. Additionally, the developers are already working on the first two “real” patches that should fix even more bugs:

Baldur’s Gate 3 announces huge 1st patch, promising over 1,000 improvements and corrections

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Cat game with cyberpunk setting on Steam has been received very well, is set to be adapted into a film

‘Stray’ lets players take on the role of a cat exploring a dystopian city together with a drone. The game has been captivating not only cat fans since 2022 and is now set to be adapted into a film.

Now the studio has planned a new project: the adaptation of the popular cat game ‘Stray’ in a cyberpunk setting. They want to maintain the unique perspective of the game and take on the challenge of turning the game into a story worthy of film.

Here you can see the game Stray in the trailer:

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Stray: The launch trailer for the game

The studio takes on the challenge

This is what the studio has planned: According to Entertainment Weekly, an animated film based on ‘Stray’ is in development (via ew.com). In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Robert Baird, part of the management of Annapurna Animation, provided insight into the planning:

This game revolves around what makes us human and features no humans in it. It’s a buddy comedy about a cat and a robot, and there’s such a funny dynamic. So there’s comedy in this film, but there’s not a single human in it.

I think that’s one of the reasons why the game was incredibly popular, that you see the world through the perspective of a charming cat. How did they achieve that, and how are we going to implement it in the film?

We will make it happen, even if it sometimes seems impossible, but we know that that’s the essence of the game and the key to the narrative.

Robert Baird via ew.com

The developers have described Stray as ‘a kind of “Hopepunk” vibe’, explains Baird. It possesses a narrative concept in which optimism is a form of resistance. He loves the term “Hopepunk”. He believes it will be the first and greatest “Hopepunk film” ever made if the studio does justice to the adaptation.

‘Stray’ is the first title the studio is taking on for adaptation. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the second management of Annapurna Animation, Andrew Millstein, explains the reasons for choosing the game:

Firstly, it’s just unbelievably popular. People engage with the game for various reasons, and I think for us at Annapurna, who work with various creative people, it’s a mystery. What makes this game so popular?

Then there’s the question of how to turn a game into a longer story that is extremely respectful to both the game itself and the viewers, but also worthy of film? The process is always a challenge.

Andrew Millstein via ew.com

In addition to the film adaptation of Stray, Annapurna Games has more games planned. They have announced a game based on Blade Runner, which they are developing themselves this time.

The game titled Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth takes place between the events of the films Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049:

They brought us one of the best cyberpunk games, now they are making a new “Blade Runner” game themselves

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A company is now the sole provider of servers for the Steam hit ARK because the publisher had debts there

The publisher of the Steam hit ARK: Survival Evolved had an outstanding amount in the millions with a company with which it soon entered into an exclusive deal.

What kind of company is this? Nitrado is a German company that offers servers for video games and belongs to the Karlsruhe-based Marbis GmbH.

  • For example, players of the Steam hit ARK: Survival Evolved can rent a server at Nitrado to play undisturbed and without other players with their individual settings.
  • In addition to ARK: Survival Evolved, Nitrado’s offering also includes servers for games like DayZ, Minecraft, Squad, and Battlefield 4.

On August 15, 2023, ARK publisher Snail Games and Studio Wildcard announced an official partnership with Nitrado. It has now been revealed that ARK publisher Snail Games has settled outstanding amounts with Marbis GmbH through the deal.

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How did the deal come about? As shown by an SEC filing dated July 26, 2023, the partnership between Nitrado and ARK is the result of an exclusive deal concluded between Snail Games and Marbis GmbH (via investor.snail.com).

What is an SEC filing? An “SEC filing” is a document that American companies must submit to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report business transactions, annual results, or holdings exceeding 5% in a company to the securities regulator.

Since 1994, all relevant documents have also been publicly available in a database operated by the SEC and can be accessed via the Internet.

The document states that Marbis is forgiving Snail Games, the ARK publisher, outstanding amounts of $1,046,932 and additionally pays $3 million to secure exclusive rights to server hosting for ARK for seven years.

What does the deal include? Through the exclusive deal between Marbis and Snail Games (ARK), Marbis will henceforth be the sole provider of servers for Ark: Survival Evolved, Ark: Survival Ascended, and Ark 2.

The SEC filing states:

According to the cooperation agreement, the company [Note from the editor: Snail Games] has agreed, among other things, to grant Marbis the exclusive, non-transferable, global, and irrevocable right for the period starting with the date of the cooperation agreement [Note from the editor: July 26, 2023] and ending with the expiration of the seven (7) year contract term:

  • to host and operate the games titled Ark: Survival Evolved, Ark: Survival Ascended, and Ark II (together with Ark SA, Ark II, and all future remakes, sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and other related content)
  • to rent private servers and community servers […]
  • to host and operate the games on private/community servers.

It is also stated in the document that Marbis is entitled to provide the mentioned services through its own servers and grant sub-licenses “to its subsidiaries and/or subcontractors commissioned by Marbis”.

The relevant excerpt from the SEC filing by Snail Games can be seen here:

SEC Filling Snail Games x Marbis GmbH

In ARK, players distinguish between official (provided by the developer or publisher) and private servers that are rented from companies like Nitrado or GPortal and operated by the community.

Private and official servers have different advantages for players and their own player base, as the play styles can vary greatly.

ARK: Survival Evolved: Private servers or official? – These are the advantages

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Starfield: 17 spoiler-free, short tips from the community for the perfect start

Starfield is a multifaceted sci-fi game where you can already lose many hours just by exploring space. The community has come together and collected spoiler-free tips for every player to ensure you have a perfect start.

What are these tips? In the Starfield subreddit, the user “kris-insejn” wrote a large and above all spoiler-free list full of tips that he discovered in his 55 hours in the game. He made it a point in his list not to elaborate on the tips so that players can still experience their “A-ha moments”.

After just one day, the user received over 5,600 upvotes for his effort, and other fans shared spoiler-free tips that they had discovered on their journeys. We will now list a multitude of these tips for you.

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Spoiler-free tips for a perfect start in Starfield

We will now list the tips and hints without going into detail to avoid spoilers:

  1. Always have an injector with you for missions where you want to proceed stealthily
  2. If you want to build outposts, use aluminum and iron
  3. Read the skills as well as their descriptions
  4. Food is junk that looks good – don’t waste your inventory slots on it
  5. The safe in your room has unlimited capacity to hold items
  6. While carrying 1500 weight, you can walk at half speed without getting out of breath
  7. Vasco does not take up crew space
  8. Building outposts takes a lot of time – so plan everything
  9. Only the cargo hold and the crew move between ships; all other containers are unique
  10. Every ship dealer is unique, as are their ships and qualities
    • If you have a favorite, remember them and visit them again for a shopping spree later
    • Pay attention to the reactor class
  11. It is more worthwhile to buy minerals than to search for veins and mine them – saves a lot of time
  12. You can rent a suite at Paradiso
  13. Sarah can quickly level up her affection through her leadership skill
  14. Shielded capacity does not mean that you are 100% protected through scans
  15. Don’t underestimate the importance of your cargo space
  16. High damage numbers are not the most important thing about a weapon
  17. Save often – the game doesn’t crash, but you may regret many decisions later

Which tips do players recommend in the comments? One player asked how to slow down ships without completely destroying them. The user OliveBranchMLP then recommends an investment in the tech tree for targeting systems. This way you can specifically target the drives of enemy ships without destroying the entire ship.

Additionally, tea is said to provide you with a bonus to XP. Others recommend following the main story to make your character even more powerful.

These were all tips listed briefly and directly. Do you have any tips from your travels that you would recommend to new players? Feel free to list your suggestions in the comments and exchange ideas with other space travelers.

Do you want to know why Starfield absolutely needs an SSD? Then we have the perfect post for you: Starfield recommends that you absolutely use an SSD – YouTuber shows why

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New Exotics in Destiny 2 plays with power and envy, should be nerfed

The community of Destiny 2 is once again in turmoil, and this time the raid exotic ‘Necrochasm’ is the center of attention. The recent introduction of this legendary exotic has not only changed the PvE landscape, but also stirred up players’ minds in the PvP.

This is currently being discussed about the exotic: With the raid ‘Crota’s End’, a raid exotic from Destiny 1 has returned once again at the beginning of September. The 720 RPM auto rifle ‘Necrochasm’.

The weapon already had a legendary status in Destiny 1. However, the joy over its return in Destiny 2 was quickly overshadowed by heated debates and controversial opinions. Its existence awakened both power and envy among players, especially as it could be guaranteed obtained in competitive mode as a slayer of Crota. Moreover, there were players who only acquired the weapon through a lucky bug or a foreign checkpoint.

However, the focus is not only on the performance of ‘Necrochasm’, but also on the question of its fairness in the game.

  • Bungie has returned the exotic weapon to the “enhanced” state from Destiny 1, so it only triggers explosions on precision skills. In PvE, this is only moderately effective.
  • In PvP, however, the weapon is overpowered and is used dominantly by players. Those who have it get kill after kill. Those who don’t have it hardly stand a chance against the latest exotic.

After the first videos about the weapon’s strength in Season 22, many PvP players wondered: “Is this a trap, right?” and realized that they should not ignore this weapon and should quickly jump into the PvE endgame to obtain it.

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Those who like ‘Osteo Striga’ will also love ‘Necrochasm’

This is how powerful ‘Necrochasm’ is in Destiny 2: While PvE players are mostly disappointed with the effects of the new endgame exotic and its catalyst, the eyes of PvP players shine.

The realization in the first week is an explosive truth about ‘Necrochasm’.

  • Precision kills with this weapon trigger a ‘Cursed Thrall’ explosion.
  • Deathblows with ‘Cursed Thrall’ explosions refill the magazine.
  • Poison kills, however, do not trigger the automatic reload.
  • The perk ‘Despair’ will increase the rate of fire and improve stability and aim assist after a precision deathblow or a deathblow with a ‘Cursed Thrall’ explosion.

Especially through precision skills, players can, especially in PvP, go very effectively hunting for kills with the raid exotic ‘Necrochasm’. After a precision kill, the weapon receives +6 stability and better aim assist, making further kills easier.

So be prepared that you might not encounter it in Trials, but at least in the Crucible and the Iron Banner more often. And once your ‘Necrochasm’ opponent has locked in with the weapon, not much can stop them.

itsBobbySocks posted a video on Twitter/X showing another Guardian named Chibirobo1 having way too much fun with Necrochasm in PvP. He writes: “I need Bungie to nerf Necrochasm in PvP!”

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In PvE, however, ‘Necrochasm’ is suitable for add-clearing. However, only in regular activities such as Strikes and Lost Sectors, because you can easily get many kills there.

With the exotic void pulse rifle ‘Graviton Lance’, the solar exotic hand cannon ‘Sunshot’, or the exotic SMG ‘Riskrunner’, the weapon simply has strong competition and hardly stands out.

Additionally, there is the complaint that the weapon’s catalyst “only” grants the perk ‘Outlaw’. It provides a reload speed of 70 with a 0.9 times reload duration multiplier for 6 seconds.

The stats of ‘Necrochasm’ in Season 22 of Destiny 2

Some Guardians find this a strange extra for an auto rifle with 900 RPM. Anything else would have been a better choice for them.

Thus, Guardian WarlanceLP comments on Bungie’s choice of catalyst for ‘Necrochasm’:

I have nothing against it if it makes sense, but if it has nothing to do with the exotic’s ability, serves the same purpose but is worse, or works against the exotic’s ability, it’s frustrating. ‘Outlaw’ on ‘Necrochasm’ makes no sense, as it already reloads automatically and has a high reload speed. […]

comments the player WarlanceLP via Reddit

If you’re interested in another assessment of the weapon, we recommend the review video by Nexxoss Gaming:

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After all, ‘Necrochasm’ has a hidden synergy, even if you can’t see this “family connection” because of the missing green orbs. It is still a “weapon of sorrow”.  

  • All “weapons of sorrow” are considered dangerous or forbidden in Destiny, as they are filled with powerful Hive magic.
  • Currently, there are 4 of these weapons: ‘Necrochasm’, the exotic SMG ‘Osteo Striga’, the exotic hand cannon ‘Dorn’, and the raid exotic ‘Malicious Touch’.
  • All four weapons can trigger synergies with poison – so they work excellently with exotics like ‘Necrotic Grips’.

Overall, the return of ‘Necrochasm’ shows how the passion of Guardians and the fascination with powerful weapons can significantly influence the fate of Destiny 2.

Perhaps they wanted to ensure that the D1 returnee wouldn’t dominate everything right away. Especially since they know that the weapon had the potential to become one of the best primary weapons Destiny 2 has ever seen upon its return.

In PvP, however, ‘Necrochasm’ could face the same fate as the raid exotic from the ‘Glass Chamber’, the auto rifle ‘Vex Mythoclast’, which had to be reined in after a while of fun by a nerf.

While the future of ‘Necrochasm’ remains uncertain, this legendary Destiny 1 weapon will undoubtedly continue to generate buzz and dominate Crucible matches in Destiny 2 for a while.


Have you already secured the weapon? Then let us know how you assess its strength and what you think about the choice of catalyst. Feel free to leave your opinion directly in our comments.

These 6 Guardians have also guaranteed the ‘Necrochasm’ as a drop on Day One:

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Many things in Starfield are randomly generated, but what exactly is it? An overview

The new SciFi RPG Starfield relies on procedural generation – many things in the game are generated just for you and your current gameplay session. MeinMMO presents an overview of what those things are.

Starfield offers around 1,000 planets. However, most places that dedicated explorers will visit are randomly generated.

Find out here which things only you can experience and which places or events you can share with friends.

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Starfield: What is randomly generated?

  • In Orbit

The large overview map with all solar systems and the smaller maps of individual systems are the same for all players.

However, as soon as you approach a system or a planet’s orbit, random events can start. These events vary from player to player and also depend on what you have previously experienced in the game.

Larger points of interest (POI) like a space station are the same for all players. Only the random events make a difference in space.

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  • On the Planet’s Surface

Here, there are significantly more random places. As soon as you land somewhere on a planet, Starfield creates a huge area with resources, POIs, and plenty to discover for you.

The arrangement of this area is different for all players: The POIs are randomly placed and resource points are in other locations. The POIs, by the way, were all created by hand, but the distribution is handled by the random algorithm.

What remains the same: POIs that are already present on a planet and places that you have discovered through a quest. Also, the type of resources and the flora and fauna do not change.

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  • Equipment

Collected loot is largely random. As soon as you enter an area where a thick loot crate awaits, the content is generated for you. Certain things you can still share, such as items that can be found in fixed locations or offers from specific merchants:

Everything related to larger quests has been built by the developers by hand. However, as soon as you deviate a little from your course and explore the vastness of Starfield on your own, you will discover more randomly generated places.

How to survive these places without weight problems, you can find out here: Players share 5 tips against full backpacks in Starfield: ‘I’ve been playing for 50 hours, I didn’t know that’

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Pokémon GO: How you can now easily collect fabulous throws for the Master Ball study

In Pokémon GO, you can secure a second Master Ball through a study, but you must make a lot of fabulous throws. We at MeinMMO show you how you can do this easily.

Which study is it about? In Pokémon GO, you can complete a limited-time study since the start of the new season Reichlich Abenteuer. Unlike other limited-time research, this one is relatively extensive and also poses a challenge for the trainers.

However, solving it can be very rewarding because at the end, you not only get a lot of XP but also a second Master Ball. Besides the raids you need to complete, the kilometers you have to walk, and the many eggs that need to be hatched, some players also have problems with the fabulous throws.

But a new monster helps you collect these throws now. We show you what you need to pay attention to.

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Pokémon GO brings the first Paldea Pokémon

New Paldea Pokémon helps you with fabulous throws

What task is it exactly? To complete the Limited Study: Master Ball, you need to land 120 fabulous throws among other tasks. Whether you throw them as a curveball or normally does not matter. But no matter how you catch the monster, fabulous throws are among the most difficult throws in the game, which is why some players have problems with them.

This is the monster you should catch now: Since September 5th, the event Ein Paldea-Abenteuer is taking place in Pokémon GO, which focuses on the Pokémon of the Paldea region. One of these new monsters is the small pig Pokémon Ferkuli. And this is exactly what you should be catching in large numbers in the coming days.

The monster from the 9th generation is not only useful for your ranking in the PokéStop showcase but can also help you collect your missing fabulous throws for the Master Ball study.

Why should you catch Ferkuli?

Large catch circle: To hit a Pokémon in the game with a fabulous throw, the animation of the colored part of the catch circle must be as small as possible and you must hit exactly in the middle. This is particularly difficult if the catch circle of the respective Pokémon is already relatively small.

In contrast to many other monsters that are currently in the wild, Ferkuli has a relatively large catch circle, which is why it is still significantly larger in the area for fabulous throws, namely at the smallest execution of the animated circle, than with other monsters. For this reason, it is particularly easy to hit with fabulous throws.

Pokémon-GO-Ferkuli
With Ferkuli, you can land fabulous throws

Calm behavior: In addition to a large catch circle, it is also helpful if the monster is not overly excited and switches from one animation to another. Ferkuli is also on the slower side in this regard. It mostly stands still in one place, making it particularly easy to catch for beginners. However, if you are unsure, you can also feed it a Nanab Berry.

Many chances: Furthermore, it can often be found in the wild during the event. Through the limited research on Ferkuli, collector challenges, and the event field research Catching 3 Pokémon, you can also secure more specimens of the little pig.

More tips for fabulous throws

Help from your buddy: If you have a buddy with the status Super Buddy or higher, they will assist you in catching. If you throw a ball poorly during an animation and the ball is bounced back by the Pokémon, your buddy will rush to help and headbutt the ball back. Typically, they aim for the center of the Pokémon.

If you previously tried to hit the Pokémon with a fabulous throw, it is possible that your buddy secures the fabulous throw for you. For this reason, you should definitely choose a suitable buddy.

Pay attention to a large catch circle: Also look for a large catch circle with other Pokémon. Ferkuli is not the only monster in Pokémon GO that has a large catch circle. Monsters like Snorlax, Wailmer, or many legendary raid bosses can also rely on one, which is why fabulous throws can also be landed well here. So keep an eye out for other such monsters in the coming weeks.

Stay calm: From my own experience, I can say that I typically mess up fabulous throws due to self-imposed pressure. I want that throw too much, which is why I end up making mistakes while throwing. So stay calm.

Since the limited study runs until November 21, 2023, at 8:00 PM, even more monsters will appear in the coming weeks that will give you the opportunity for fabulous throws.

How are you progressing with fabulous throws? Have you completed them yet? Or do you find such things rather difficult? And what tips do you have for other players? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.

However, not all trainers spend a long time on the tasks of the limited study. A Japanese trainer has already completed the research and made an important discovery.

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