The Open Beta of Diablo 4 is online. MeinMMO is live for you and is reporting. All information about waiting times, issues, and errors can be found here.
Monday, 27.03.2023
4:25 PM
We were able to log in directly without any issues at the moment. Until 9 PM you still have the chance to play Diablo 4 in the beta.
4:25 PM
Today at 9 PM the Open Beta of Diablo 4 ends and apparently some still want to get on the servers. Currently, there may be short waiting times.
2:57 PM
There are still no waiting times. You have about 6 hours ahead of you. How will you spend this time?
I’m still feeling the defeats against Ashava… where others simply do it solo:
11:49 AM
You still have a few hours for the beta:
When does the Open Beta of Diablo 4 end and what happens next?
9:24 AM
Good morning on the last day of the Open Beta of Diablo 4 and your last chance to play the game before release!
Good news right from the start: there are currently no waiting times, and problems have apparently largely subsided. If you have the day off, you can mostly play undisturbed.
Sunday, 26.03.2023
7:27 PM
Even in the evening there are no waiting times, the servers are free, and even the problems seem to have decreased.
I will end the ticker here for today and wish you all good loot!
Remember, the beta runs until Monday at 9:00 PM.
3:56 PM
Are you busy farming? During the beta, the drop rates for Legendaries are significantly increased. But don’t get too accustomed to it:
If you find great loot in Diablo 4 right now, we have some bad news for you
2:14 PM
The login servers are still free; if at all, there are only short waiting times. Are you still playing, or have you seen everything you wanted to see?
The discussion about the appearance of Druids continues, but one player is extremely grateful for the appearance of the class:
Player breaks into tears because her character in Diablo 4 looks just like her: ‘Thank you’
12:06 PM
Ha, I finally did it! A working Druid build. Unfortunately without bear form, as originally planned, but as a wolf with its own pack. Here you can find my werewolf build for Druids, gameplay is right below:
9:15 AM
A hearty good morning on the Sunday of the Open Beta! If you want to play today, there are currently no waiting times, you can just log in and start.
At 9:00 AM, Ashava appeared for the last time for this test. Did you defeat the boss? What did the demoness drop for you?
Saturday, 25.03.2023
9:33 PM
The waiting times are still short. There are still occasional errors and disconnects; otherwise, the beta seems to be running well currently. I will end the ticker here and greet you again tomorrow, but leave you with a few things to peruse from today:
- Asmongold shows how ridiculously strong the Necromancer is in Diablo 4: ‘That’s disgusting’
- The best builds for each class with skill and gameplay
- Necromancer build needs only one button for massive damage and constant healing
- No sound in the Open Beta? Here’s what you can do
- Thousands of players are disappointed with the Druid in Diablo 4: too bulky and too weak
7:59 PM
The second round of Ashava on Saturday is starting.
6:00 PM
Ashava is here! Hurry up and secure your Legendaries.
3:38 PM
Waiting times are still extremely short. You are in the queue for about a minute. However, that should increase a bit soon because at 6 PM World Boss Ashava will appear. We have put together some builds for you to try:
2:48 PM
All day, Diablo 4 has been running smoothly; little waiting time and few problems. How are you finding the beta so far?
1:22 PM
Have you tried the Necromancer yet? Colleague Maik Schneider has found a really strong build that is even easy to play – with a catch:
12:28 PM
Are you having no sound in the beta? The problem is likely related to the German voiceover:
Diablo 4: No sound in the Open Beta? Here’s what you can do
11:41 AM
After I intentionally closed the game for testing and certainly did not accidentally close Diablo 4, I can (relieved) confirm: the login queues are still only around a minute.
11:04 AM
After the first evening, many players were able to get a picture of the Druid and are not particularly satisfied with it. I myself find him also quite weak. What do you think of the class?
Thousands of players are disappointed with the Druid in Diablo 4: too bulky and too weak
9:33 AM
In the morning there are waiting times, but rather short ones. During testing, we just needed a minute; there are no reports of longer waiting times.
Blizzard has announced that developers are working to fix various issues:
- Disconnects
- Errors with groups
- Network issues
Friday, 24.03.2023
10:09 PM
The waiting times are now getting longer again, up to 60 minutes. Crashes and connection problems are also possible. With luck, you might have a quiet evening, but if you get kicked out, you return to the waiting list.
We are closing the ticker for today. If you want to get a quick overview of the server situation, check the Twitter hashtag ‘DiabloIV’ and watch for posts with waiting times.
Wishing you a pleasant evening and short waiting times.
Ticker News
The error 316719 is plaguing many players. Reports indicate that the error occurs particularly at the beginning of Diablo 4 – during character creation, the first cinematics, or in the first few minutes of gameplay. Currently, there is no solution for the error other than a restart.
Here we have some reading tips for waiting time or if you want to inform yourself:
- Beta
- Builds
- Guides
- Stories
9:35 PM
The waiting times are now ‘tolerable’, at 15 to 20 minutes. But there are still occasional crashes and connection problems. Currently, you can only have a stable gaming experience with luck. If you’re willing to take the risk, then join in.
9:22 PM
The beta remains unstable. The waiting times have now decreased to 20 – 30 minutes, but there can be crashes and connection problems. Some can play all evening without issues, while others get kicked out.
8:57 PM
The waiting times are now significantly shorter when logging in, 30 to 50 minutes. However, it’s still unclear whether the situation has truly improved or if the waiting times are just being displayed more accurately.
There are still crashes and connection problems.
8:57 PM
There are now increasing reports of shorter waiting times; the situation seems to be calming down. However, it is still between 40 and 60 minutes.
8:42 PM
The waiting times are getting a little shorter again, but they are still around 140 minutes.
8:27 PM
The waiting time is currently at 160 minutes and it can quickly happen that you get kicked out of the game due to crashes or connection problems. Better try again later or tomorrow. We will keep an eye on the situation.
8:17 PM
The beta is currently not running smoothly. There are long waiting times of over 2 hours, many game crashes, and now also connection problems.
8:02 PM
Reports of long waiting times are not decreasing. Currently, expect 120 to 160 minutes. Additionally, the game can crash or there can be connection problems.
7:50 PM
Still long waiting times of over 2 hours and reports of game crashes, especially on PC. At least some Druids seem to be having fun:
7:35 PM
No improvement in sight; waiting times are even getting longer, up to 160 minutes. Currently, it looks like PC players are especially affected by crashes.
7:24 PM
Long waiting times persist, sometimes up to 140 minutes. Also, crashes can occur.
7:01 PM
Currently, there are long waiting times of 2 hours or more. Also, there are reports of crashes.
6:48 PM
The waiting times are still long, over 2 hours, and there can be errors.
6:34 PM
The waiting time is still going over 2 hours after logging in, and there are reports of game crashes, especially at the beginning of Diablo 4.
6:21 PM
Reports of long waiting times of over 2 hours continue. The game can crash even during the waiting queue.
6:08 PM
Following the increased game crashes, the waiting times are now also back on the rise. There are now reports of 120 minutes. There seems to be an issue on the developer side right now.
6:00 PM
It started off well, but there are now more reports of game crashes. This always means that you have to go back to the waiting queue. We are keeping an eye on it.
5:54 PM
The beta is running better than last week. The waiting times are usually at 60 minutes, but you get in much faster.
However, some technical problems are showing up, which we didn’t have last week. On PC, something is wrong with the voice output; even the option isn’t available in the settings.
What could also be positive: Colleague Benedict thinks that the world seems “even deader” because of this. Perhaps that might even please some fans.
5:41 PM
Many players start with a 60-minute waiting time, but then get into the game much earlier. I have created my Necromancer and am slicing through some monsters, but keeping an eye on the community to see if anything exciting is happening.
Here’s a little tip from the community:
Pay attention to the energy-saving feature on your consoles.
The start of the beta is running much better now than last week!
5:22 PM
The waiting time has now apparently settled at 60 minutes. However, it can also go faster; reports indicate that the displayed number of minutes hardly corresponds to the actual waiting time.
Currently, there are no major complaints about game crashes. A slight optimism is spreading among us that it will run better today than last Friday.
5:11 PM
Perhaps we have already endured the longest waiting times today. On Twitter, you see many pictures with around 60 minutes in the queue; actually, we were already at 90 minutes.
Colleague Benedict is now in the game, having only waited 20 instead of 64 minutes.
5:05 PM
Although the developers provided an update for more accurate waiting times, the displayed minutes seem to be only a rough estimate. Colleague Benedict had a 65-minute wait at 4:50 PM and is now at 17 minutes.
5:00 PM
The beta has officially started and is already standing at over 90 minutes of waiting time. If you don’t want to wait, check back regularly here in the ticker.
The developers explained that the waiting times often have to do with a problem on the server side. Once the problem is fixed, the waiting time will decrease. We are keeping an eye on the list in case there is a sudden reduction in waiting time.
4:53 PM
The information about the start spread alarmingly fast. Now the waiting time is already over 60 minutes.
4:50 PM
The servers are already available – the waiting time is only 12 minutes – log in quickly!
4:40 PM
Greetings esteemed readers, this is Maik from MeinMMO. I have taken over the live ticker from Benedict and will guide you through the server jungle at the start of the beta.
At 5 PM, the Open Beta starts, Blizzard has already warned of long waiting times.
3:42 PM
The Diablo head Rod Ferguson confirmed on Twitter that during the beta, significantly more Legendaries will be available. The loot rain at Ashava is likely only for testing.
You are meant to be able to test builds better. Colleague Maik Schneider introduces you to how to play the Barbarian best.
2:31 PM
Currently, there are no problems with Blizzard’s servers. If you still want to download the beta, you should do it soon. You have 85 GB to download if you want the full experience.
Some of the fastest players needed only 4 hours to reach level 25 in the beta. Are you going to rush tonight or take your time?
12:43 PM
We looked around a bit before the Open Beta and searched for the 3 best farm spots for Legendaries and more. Have you already thought of a build?
10:48 AM
Before the start, Blizzard warns that there will be waiting times: “We expect an unprecedented load and therefore anticipate waiting times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.”
10:28 AM
Hmm… maybe I should try hardcore this beta?
10:03 AM
Only 7 hours left… Do you have everything you need for the start and the weekend?
- Fridge filled with snacks and drinks?
- Favorite delivery service on speed dial?
- Best class for the beta selected?
- All drivers updated?
- Took the doorbell off the power to avoid annoying interruptions?
9:41 AM
Today, Druids are finally playable. First players have already found pictures of “endgame gear”:
9:30 AM
Don’t forget the updates! Just before the beta, Nvidia releases a new driver for graphics cards. In the last beta, players warned that Diablo 4 allegedly destroys graphics cards.
9:05 AM
A useful piece of info from a Reddit user: If you miss a Legendary in a dungeon, it will just be sent to your chest. Visit the stash in Kyovashad and pick up your loot.
Dungeons guarantee you certain legendary effects.
8:56 AM
A beautiful good morning on the day of the open beta of Diablo 4! I hope you are all well prepared because today at 5 PM it starts; here in the ticker, you’ll find all the current info live throughout the day.
Let us know which class you plan to start with later and what you are most looking forward to. Are you still getting the cute wolf cub?
On Friday, March 24 at 5:00 PM, the servers will go live. You can play on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. You can find here the most important information about the Open Beta in 2 minutes.
You can play until Monday, March 27, at 9:00 PM. However, the servers were already online for about 20 minutes longer during the first beta.
For the download, you need up to 85 GB of free space, depending on the platform. Preload has already begun.
The Open Beta is free for everyone; you do not need to pre-order Diablo 4. Simply download the beta via your platform’s store or Battle.net.
Unlike the first beta, this weekend all 5 classes from Diablo 4 are available, including the Necromancer and Druid. You can play Act 1 up to level 25 maximum.
MeinMMO accompanies the start of the Open Beta here in the live ticker. We start tomorrow morning and will keep you updated throughout the day with the current information on the start and new updates that arise throughout the day.
Those who play to level 20 in the beta will also receive a cute wolf pup as a transmog for the release on June 6.
In our hub, you can find all information about the Diablo 4 beta in detail. You can view our assessment of the first beta of Diablo 4 here:
Waiting times and errors are expected to improve
In the first beta there were problems and waiting times, which caused some players to be unable to log in at all. Even those who got into the game were repeatedly kicked out due to server issues.
Furthermore, some players reported that Diablo 4 allegedly caused their graphics cards to smoke. However, there is no official confirmation of this.
Whether there will also be problems during the Open Beta on March 24 is currently hard to estimate. At least the probability of waiting times is extremely high, as this time significantly more interested players can participate.
Blizzard has learned from the first test and has already planned a patch to address the major issues:
Diablo 4 brings update for the Open Beta – Patch notes promise better waiting times
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The new smoke grenades of Counter-Strike 2 impress on Twitch – „I am looking forward to the professionals“
Counter-Strike 2 brings some new mechanics to the shooter series, and among them are revised smoke grenades. Twitch streamer ‘LIRIK’ showcased a perfect example of how to utilize the new feature, and players are excited to see what professionals will make of the opportunities.
First a few rumors, then the first leak, and now it’s clear: Counter-Strike 2 will be released in summer 2023 as an upgrade from CS:GO. The shooter landscape is in turmoil.
In the meantime, there is already a lot of information about the upgrade; we have summarized the most important changes for you here:
- From CS:GO to Counter-Strike 2: The most important changes at a glance
- 14 changes in CS2 that you might not have noticed yet
The first players are already allowed to play. The developers at Valve select certain people for their exclusive test. Among them is Twitch streamer LIRIK, who already knows how to utilize the new smoke grenades perfectly. Here is the clip:
What is there to see? The smoke grenades in Counter-Strike 2 react to their surroundings. If something is in the way, the smoke shapes itself around the object.
Additionally, the smoke is practically “interactive.” You can shoot holes through it with the wind from bullets, but grenades also make the smoke dissipate with their shockwave during an explosion.
LIRIK uses this effect for the perfect interplay between enemy smoke, a grenade, and a sniper rifle. He sees from which direction the smoke is coming, throws his own fragmentation grenade to disperse the smoke, and scores a significant hit with the AWP.
The video has more information about the new smoke:
They do not want to turn the entire Counter-Strike feeling upside down with CS2, but rather to bring fresh wind into the dusty shooter with small, pointed changes. Additionally, there are technical improvements regarding graphics, netcode, and redesigned maps.
What do players say about it? On Reddit, a thread has formed with almost 2,000 upvotes, where some players are discussing the new smoke. The mood is positive. Many users have not seen the trick so far and are impressed by the mechanics:
- LeonThePeon69: ‘Can you always do that in Counter-Strike? That was insane!’
- CrueltyFreeViking: ‘I hope they add a leaf blower during the buy rounds for a reasonable price.’
- RealBigDicTator: ‘I am very curious about the professionals and how they will handle the new smoke mechanics once the game is fully released.’
However, not all users in the Reddit thread are as enthusiastic. There are some comments referring to the trailer for the mechanics, where the trick has already been demonstrated.
If you want to know more about the new shooter, check out our info hub on the topic: Counter-Strike 2 – All information, rumors, and leaks about the Source 2 successor to CS:GO
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One of the biggest Twitch streamers in LoL makes an insane comeback after 50 minutes: “It was more exciting than any world championship”
The American Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp is currently on a tour of Europe to reach the highest rank Challenger in League of Legends. He recently experienced a match that seemed for a long time like the Twitch streamer would lose. But then he made a spectacular comeback – and celebrated it like winning the World Championship.
What kind of match was it? Tyler1 played the champion Ivern in the jungle at Master rank. But things went wrong right from the start. After 6 minutes, the opponents were leading with 3:1 kills and Tyler1’s team could not keep up in farming.
Although they fought back in terms of kills, the opponents dominated in objectives and directed the flow of the game.
At minute 48, the enemy team could have sealed the deal. They attacked the Nexus, but were messing around a bit. Instead of finishing the game, they wanted to collect kills and thus failed. Two more attacks and the game would have been over.
Tyler1 commented on the action with: “Why are you doing this? To make me suffer more?”
The last minutes then went hectic:
- First, they killed the opposing midlaner Orianna, who ran alone into a fight over the Elder Drake. They were also able to secure the dragon.
- Then they caught Master Yi and Rakan in their jungle and killed them.
- Orianna then attempted a desperate backdoor on the Nexus and failed.
Tyler1 and his team then ran to the opposing Nexus and won a game that actually looked lost. Accordingly, the streamer celebrated the victory euphorically and bounced with joy around the room:
“The happiest Tyler1 has ever been streaming LoL”
How is the clip received? Very well. Under the title “The happiest Tyler1 has ever been streaming, playing League” it is ranked #2 in reddit LivestreamFails. The clip has already been viewed over 75,000 times and received many comments.
One user writes that these are exactly the matches that every LoL player always hopes for. They give a feeling that no other game can create.
Another says it is one of the “most exciting LoL games he has ever seen, more exciting than the Worlds.”
Why is Tyler1 currently playing in Europe? In 2022, he reached the highest rank Challenger in League of Legends with all 5 roles. This task took him 2 years, 6,000 hours, and quite a bit of nerves. However, he achieved this success on American servers.
Many mock that players there do not try hard and that he would have to achieve this success in Europe, China, or Korea to gain recognition.
In South Korea, he already tried and failed. Now he is in Europe.
But Tyler1 would not be himself if he didn’t also have something to complain about. He referred to Germany as a third-world country because the delivery services here are so limited.
How successful is Tyler1 currently? With his account FREEDOMFIGHTER28, he is currently ranked Master with 464 league points. Especially with Cho’Gath, he has had great success. There, he won 62% of his 74 games. He also surpassed 60% win rate with Nautilus, Ivern, and Jarvan IV.
To reach the rank of Challenger – which is his goal – he needs 860 league points. On his way there, he will still encounter some pro players and other well-known streamers like Noway4u:
NoWay4u: How did he become the largest German LoL streamer on Twitch?
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Steam: Players of Team Fortress 2 are jealous – Wish for the attention from Valve that CS:GO receives
The tactical shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will receive a major update in summer and will become Counter-Strike 2. Players of another successful shooter on Steam are now hoping for similar treatment.
What is Team Fortress 2? Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is a shooter on Steam, also developed by Valve. The title, released in 2007, is still one of the most popular games on Steam. In February 2023, TF2 averaged 91,700 concurrent players.
With its current player numbers, TF2 is among the five most played games on Steam. Only CS:GO, Dota1, PUBG, and Apex Legends are more represented. This allows the 16-year-old shooter on Steam to leave competitors like the current CoD MW2/ Warzone 2, Rainbow: Six Siege, Destiny 2, and even GTA V behind.
Why are players envious of CS? Valve announced on March 22 that CS:GO will receive a major update. CS:GO will then become Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
CS2 brings numerous changes and is expected to be released this summer. The entire community of the tactical shooter is full of anticipation and can hardly believe their luck as their beloved game gets a makeover.
This is what TF2 players wish for their favorite title. The shooter has just recently announced that it will receive an update in 2023, but the fans had to wait 16 years for this and are expected to create the content themselves.
If you want to see what TF2 fans hope for their game, we have summarized the changes of CS2 in a video:
How do players express their envy? Mainly through memes. It is not malicious envy that TF2 players look at Counter-Strike with, wishing any harm to the game.
They simply hope that their game will eventually receive similar treatment from Valve. This is also shown by the TF2 fan “Bedu009” on Reddit, who posts a meme with the phrase “That’s not fair.”
Many users also write that they consider a revision unlikely. Others have no high expectations for an update and only wish for general improvements:
- V0idR4mune”Frankly, I don’t want a new Team Fortress, I just want them to make an updated TF2 with new models and so on (via Reddit).”
- InstantClassic257: “Would I like to get an update like in CS:GO? Damn right, I would. Will we get it? Extremely unlikely. All I want is a bot fix, some real communication about the game, and honestly, that’s all I need (via Reddit).”
- Heroman3003: “I can imagine that they will do a relaunch-level update in the distant future. They seem to have the intention of bringing their active games VERY SLOWLY […] to Source 2, so I see the potential for TF3 to become a thing within the next 10 years or so (via Reddit).”
What is TF2 about? Team Fortress 2 is a team-based hero shooter, whose gameplay is comparable to that of Overwatch. Each character is unique and contributes to the gameplay and strategy of a team.
Additionally, there are various maps and game modes like King of the Hill, Payload, and Capture the Flag.
Team Fortress remains one of the 14 best multiplayer shooters for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox in 2023.
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In a new game on Steam, you have to save your company as Death – reminiscent of Hades and Hollow Knight
Have a Nice Death is an action roguelike that has been available in early access on Steam for over a year. Recently, the full version of the game was released, which currently has 87% positive reviews on the platform.
In Have a Nice Death, you play as a stressed-out Death who works as the CEO of Death Inc. Your task is to bring order to the company and show your employees who wears the hooded cloak.
In the 2D action game, you fight in hack and slash battles against dozens of opponents and restore order in your company. After each defeat, you can unlock additional items and upgrades for death.
The roguelike has been in early access on Steam since March 2022. On March 22, 2023, the full version of the game was released with additional content, including new enemies and weapons, as well as revisions of game balance and gameplay.
Here you can see a trailer for Have a Nice Death:
What does the gameplay in Have a Nice Death look like? You fight your way through the floors of your company with your scythe. In addition to your main weapon, you can collect various gadgets and power-ups along the way to make your grim reaper even stronger.
If you die on your tour through the company, you lose all items you carry in true roguelike fashion. Only the gold bars, which you can use to unlock additional items, are retained.
You will encounter various creepy-cute characters on your office tour, like your little assistant Pump Quinn, who keeps you updated with the latest office gossip. The cute 2D design and the partly dry humor are well-received by many players.
But you also have to prove yourself against challenging enemies and bosses in Have a Nice Death and defeat the hellish creatures in fast-paced hack and slash battles.
Here you will find a detailed presentation of the roguelike by our colleagues at GamePro.
The game is verified for the Steam Deck and runs very well there according to Valve’s tests.
How do players rate Have a Nice Death? The roguelike scores very positively on Steam. Out of a total of 6,025 ratings, 87% are positive (as of March 27, 2023). Some compare it to other well-known games like Hollow Knight, Hades, and Dead Cells.
- TaxEvasion215: ‘Hollow Knight, if it were a roguelike.’
- Wendigo: ‘My first roguelike after Hades. I just love this game. So stylish and captivating. If you like roguelikes or have a dark sense of humor and enjoy punishing yourself, give it a try.’
- Razur: ‘This is what happens when Hollow Knight and Dead Cells have a little baby!’
How much does Have a Nice Death cost? On Steam, you can currently get the game at a 10% discount. Instead of €24.99, you now pay €22.49. The promotion ends on March 30, 2023 (as of March 27, 2023).
If you are looking for free games on Steam, check this out: The 15 best free MMOs and MMORPGs on Steam
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Streamers want to promote drinking water on Twitch – criticized on Twitter for it
The mineral water brand Volvic invites to the “Hydro Games”, where 6 content creators compete against each other on Twitch. However, the campaign is not well received, as the corporation behind it is controversial.
What are the Hydro Games? With the Twitch event of the mineral water producer Volvic, attention is to be drawn to the topic of hydration. For this purpose, teams of 6 streamers will compete against each other in challenges over 3 months.
During the streams, alerts are to be displayed reminding the participants to drink enough. Merchandise, gift subscriptions, and Volvic fan packages await the winning communities. The first challenge “Twitch Feud” runs on March 30 (via Volvic).
Who is participating? A total of 5 Twitch streamers and one female streamer are taking part:
However, criticism of the event is being voiced on Twitter. Fans are disappointed that “their” streamers are participating in something like this.
Twitch streamers like to use their reach to draw attention to important issues:
The business with water
What bothers people? Behind Volvic is the French corporation Danone, which, with brands like Evian and Volvic, is among the largest bottlers of mineral water worldwide – in this market, they compete with the also much-criticized corporation Nestlé.
Because the practice of extracting and selling “free” water at the source is controversial. Critics also fear that water extraction negatively affects the surrounding regions and causes bodies of water to dry up (via euronews).
However, the corporation emphasizes that it is focused on protecting the Volvic source, reducing the extraction volume and water consumption (via Volvic).
The website behindthebrand attests that Danone has made progress in recent years, but with a rating of 4/10, there is still room for improvement, especially in the area of water.
Criticism floods in on Twitter
How does this manifest? Despite these explanations from Volvic, the reactions on Twitter are predominantly negative. Under Volvic’s announcement, it is said, for example, that they are engaging in “greenwashing”: These are PR measures through which corporations want to give themselves a “green”, sustainable appearance without tackling the actual problems (via Twitter).
The participants also do not come away unscathed. Negative comments pile up under their own posts about the challenge: It is a shame that they entered into such a collaboration, as there seems to be a need to better inform themselves about cooperation partners.
Volvic responds to some of the critical voices and reiterates that it only pumps as much water as it is allowed to.
Are there also positive voices? Overall, there are relatively few reactions and they are almost exclusively negative. Only the basic idea can be found somewhat positively by some. A Twitter user writes that it is better to promote water than sugary lemonades and energy drinks (via Twitter).
The topic is particularly spicy since many content creators distanced themselves from the liquid food YFood at the end of February, after the food company Nestlé sought a minority stake. Nestlé has been criticized for years. Fans perhaps wished for a similar stance towards Danone.
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Fans find the weakest classes in Diablo 4 perfect, all should be like this: “At least a challenge”
In Diablo 4 there are classes that some players consider to be too weak. However, some fans believe all classes should be like this.
Which class is it about? It is about the weakest classes of Diablo 4, the Druids and the Barbarians.
In Diablo 4 there are five different classes. However, they are not all equally strong. While the Necromancer is seen as overpowered by some, the Sorceress and the Ranger are in good shape. The Barbarian and the Druid, however, are quite the opposite.
How strong are the two classes? Many players consider the Druid to be too weak and the Barbarian could also be stronger. This was also noticed by MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider, who played the Barbarian during the first beta weekend. His assessment of the fighter is:
Although in the beta you could accomplish all activities with the Barbarian with some attention, other classes like the Necromancer or the Sorceress were significantly stronger and did not have to get as close to the enemies.
MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider about the strength of the Barbarian
After a lot of experimenting, Maik finally discovered a bleeding build with the Barbarian that deals good damage. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus experienced something similar with the Druid, who found unprecedented strength in a Werewolf build.
- the Barbarian build with bleeding damage by MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider
- the Werewolf Druid by MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus
“All classes should be this weak”
What is the fans’ statement? A user named “slirpo” writes on Reddit that all classes in Diablo 4 should be as weak as the Druid and the Barbarian.
The player enjoys the two classes because they are not as strong as the others, making it a challenge to defeat bosses or complete dungeons.
Furthermore, he feels a much stronger influence of legendary equipment. It feels like the character grows when good gear is found.
The post received over 1,000 upvotes after nearly a day and also finds support in the comments. One user responded there, for example: “That was my experience too. The Druid was so much fun (via Reddit)!”
Another player writes on Reddit: “Barbarians and Druids have been the most fun of all 5 classes over the last two weekends. I really hope they don’t get buffed toward a Necromancer or Sorceress. They are way too powerful at the beginning. There was no challenge at all and therefore less fun to play.”
If you are still unsure after the beta which class you would like to play at the release of Diablo 4, maybe this article will help:
The best class in Diablo 4: What suits your playstyle?
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Transmog in Diablo 4: How to adjust the color and appearance of your equipment
In Diablo 4 you can change your appearance and always look good. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about the transmog system and how to get new templates.
What can I change? You set your character’s appearance upon creation, but equipment and even colors can be adjusted afterwards. In the game itself, you change the style of your armor as well as the hue.
It doesn’t matter what armor you’re wearing. The appearance can be freely combined from all collected templates. However, the armor pieces are limited to your class. Transmogrification is free; you don’t have to spend any gold.
How can I change my appearance? You will find a wardrobe in the major cities. In Kyovashad, this is located in your room at the inn right next to your personal chest.
Interact with the wardrobe and select the armor piece you want to change. Choose a new look and put together a transmog. With the colors at the bottom, you can change the hue, either for individual pieces or for the whole set.
If you create a set that you like, you can save it and access it directly at any time. You can purchase additional set slots for gold. We will show you what all this looks like in the video:
Transmog in Diablo 4: Templates and Skins
How do I learn templates? By collecting and dismantling equipment, you learn their templates. This works with most regular items as well as with Legendaries. The appearance you get depends on the area where you obtain equipment:
- Shattered Peaks: a rocky snowy mountain range
- Scosglen: wild forests and an important area for druids
- Kehjistan: ruins of many wars and demonic invasions
- Hawezar: a sickly swamp
- Withered Steppes: as the name suggests, a barren steppe area
- Hell: the home of demons, when and how we arrive here is still unknown
Equipment can be completely identical in terms of stats, but differs in appearance when it drops in different areas. If you visit the blacksmith and dismantle a piece there, you unlock its appearance.
What skins are there? Aside from the templates from the game, Diablo 4 will have a shop and a battle pass where you can buy and unlock cosmetics. These will likely rotate at least every season.
We don’t yet know what skins will be available here. However, no one is required to spend money, Blizzard emphasized in advance. The items are purely cosmetic, and what we have seen so far in the beta looks promising.
Do you already have a favorite set? What do you think about transmog? Will you spend a lot of time at the wardrobe? Leave us a comment!
By the way, not only players look particularly stylish in Diablo 4:
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A guy soloed the intense 12-player boss of Diablo 4: “You are a machine!”
Diablo 4 has allowed millions of players to experience the game with its open beta. Naturally, some players immediately set out to optimize the builds up to level 25 and tackle tough challenges with it. The toughest challenge of the beta was probably the world boss Ashava – yet even that boss could be defeated solo.
The new action RPG Diablo 4 has already provided many features from the full game for testing during its open beta. The release is scheduled for June 6, 2023.
Even the major MMO world bosses were already present or at least one of them – Ashava. Ideally, up to 12 players should hit the beast for 15 minutes, and even a full team is still no guarantee of victory.
The Diablo YouTuber Wudijo approached the fight a bit differently. With his hunter, created in hardcore mode, he takes down the massive boss all by himself. How he did it and which build was used, we will show you here.
Even the supposedly weak druids can defeat the boss, though not solo:
How did he do that? Ashava is a very physical and direct boss. Two things are necessary to achieve such a kill:
- Enough damage in the build
- Knowledge of the attack patterns
In total, the world boss appeared eight times during the two beta weekends and there are plenty of videos about Ashava’s behavior.
Once you internalize the attack pattern, you can predict the attacks well. Together with a mobile class like the hunter, it was relatively easy to dodge all attacks.
Furthermore, the build needs enough damage. Due to the high drop rates of legendaries, it was quite easy for dedicated players to assemble powerful builds for their hunters over the two weekends. Below we will show you the skills from Wudijo’s build.
If you want to see the fight, you can find the English video from Wudijo with the fight against Ashava here:
By the way, the performance of the well-known Diablo expert was overshadowed over the weekend. Another hunter takes down Ashava in under 4 minutes. Here you can find the video: via YouTube.
Which build did Wudijo use? For a quick overview of the build used, we will list the chosen skills at level 25:
- Heartseeker
- Rapid Fire
- Weapon Mastery
- Smoke Grenade
- Dark Veil
- Shadow Infusion
- Poison Infusion
Additionally, suitable legendaries are needed to add more damage potential to the skills.
What do players say about it? The comments on YouTube under Wudijo’s video are impressed. User “KEN” says: “That was incredible”. Also, “Relentless Nights” has only praise: “Dude, you are a machine”.
However, some can only react with dark humor. User “Tobias K.” says: “That was probably faster than a druid can kill a normal boss”. Because druids are considered weak in the beta: Thousands of players are disappointed with the druid in Diablo 4: too bulky and too weak.
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New MMORPG launches in 2 weeks in Europe – Who is Aion Classic worth it for?
The Classic version of Aion will be released in Europe in April. Gameforge has now announced the official release date. We from MeinMMO also reveal for whom the new MMORPG is interesting.
Aion Classic will celebrate its release on April 12, 2023.
On the classic servers, you will play Aion on approximately version 1.9. You will be able to experience old content up to level 50, including flying in the open world, old dungeons, rifts, and the PvP battles in the Abyss.
However, there are also some technical adjustments, new comfort features, and a balance patch that corresponds to that of the Korean servers. The game will use German texts and Korean voices.
Additionally, Aion Classic is being completely redeveloped in Korea. There, they already have a completely new class and a new dungeon. These changes are also expected to come to Europe. Gameforge has confirmed this. Aion Classic will therefore be more of a format like Old School RuneScape with new content rather than WoW Classic.
Aion Classic will basically be Free2Play, but it has the optional subscription Siel’s Energy (10 euros for 30 days). This is needed to trade with each other, level up faster, and gain access to all items in the game. There will also be a Battle Pass.
In Korea and America, there were issues at release that led to a sort of Pay2Win situation. There accidentally was an item for real money that could be sold in-game for currency. However, Gameforge can now avoid this.
A first trailer for Aion Classic can be watched here:
Aion Classic is aimed at old players and people looking for a new PvP game
Who is Aion Classic interesting for? Basically, the developers want to appeal especially to the old fans of Aion. Many of them are disappointed with the development of the current MMORPG. After all, special content like the PvP battles in the Abyss has been heavily restricted, and autoplay has even been implemented.
But players who simply want cool PvP should keep an eye on Aion Classic. In the Abyss, there are large battles for strongholds and also in the open world, there are often small skirmishes between the two factions, Asmodians and Elyos.
Those who don’t like PvP can look forward to some really tough and varied dungeons.
Additionally, the game also features a relatively action-packed combat system, which was very modern at its release in 2011, but has since become somewhat outdated.
Similar applies to the graphics. In 2023, it definitely does not win any awards and has to be accepted if you want to have fun with Aion. The monetization can also be viewed critically. Siel’s Energy plays an important role. Without it, you get:
- 50% less XP
- No Kinah
- No Abyss Points
- No access to particularly rare items
- No trading between players
However, you get two hours of it for free per day. That should be enough for the average player. Furthermore, the original Aion was a subscription game, so you can see Siel’s Energy as a replacement for that.
What do you think about Aion Classic? Does this MMORPG appeal to you, or are you ignoring it and waiting for another highlight? There are actually a few more coming this year:
7 new MMORPGs that are definitely expected to be released in 2023
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Pokémon GO is likely to soon introduce a new monster from Gen 7 – A small hint in an image shows it
In Pokémon GO trainers are currently speculating about a tweet from the developers pointing to a new monster. We at MeinMMO show you which image it is about and which Pokémon the community suspects behind it.
What are they speculating about? A new Pokémon debut may be imminent in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. At least, a recent tweet from the developers suggests just that. However, Pokémon GO does not yet reveal which monster it is and instead gives subtle hints. Which hints those are and which monster the trainers are guessing, we have summarized for you below.
Which monster could come into play soon?
Which tweet is it about? Through the official Twitter account of Pokémon GO Korea, a new image for the current season “Rising Heroes” was shared today, on March 27, in the early morning hours. It depicts a flower landscape and a smartphone that closely examines one of the white flowers.
However, upon closer inspection, one can spot the backside of a small Pokémon on the left edge of the smartphone’s screen. Additionally, Pokémon GO provides another hint. They write (via twitter.com): “A small body, but a big presence!”
Which monster could that be? The pair of wings and the rear of the shown monster clearly indicate a bug Pokémon. Combined with the hint in the tweet, only one Pokémon can be considered by the trainers: Wommel.
What kind of monster is that? The bug and fairy Pokémon Wommel comes from the 7th game generation and is also referred to as the Bumblebee Pokémon. It has a small, oval, honey-yellow body, long, thin, black legs, and a pair of wings decorated with a light brown pattern.
It can evolve into Bandelby. In contrast to Wommel, this has a slightly more delicate body with a large head, which now has two black antennas. Around its neck, it wears a kind of brown scarf. However, it has retained the honey-yellow color, the light brown decorations, and the long black legs.
When is a release conceivable?
What speaks for a release? First of all, both small Pokémon can primarily be found on flower meadows, which fits perfectly with the hints of the tweet. But the shapes shown in the image could also fit perfectly with Wommel.
Additionally, the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, found the graphics for Wommel and Bandelby in the game code a few weeks ago. This supports the trainers’ theory that the release could involve the Bumblebee Pokémon.
When would a release be possible? When the release of both Pokémon will actually take place is still not clear. However, since the current season’s logo is visible in the tweet, one can assume that this will happen during the current season. This would mean by June 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time.
Some trainers already suspect a special event that could also bring in one or two more monsters (via reddit.com):
- Mettbr0etchen: “Maybe during a bug-related event, together with Mega-Skaraborn? (Come on, doesn’t that look like a superhero?)”
- Bacteriophag: “The annual bug-themed event would fit the current trend of Niantic.”
- MarkusEF: “Wommel & Bandelby will debut this spring. Maybe with Passimian for this year’s environmental event, like Kommandutan last year?”
For some, the annual bug event would be an excellent occasion, as the two monsters would thematically fit perfectly due to their type.
Another possibility could be the environmental week that Niantic hosts every year in April. Similar to bees, Wommel and Bandelby also collect nectar and pollen. As a side effect, they automatically help pollinate plants, which would fit perfectly with the theme of environmental protection.
Whether and when it will finally happen remains to be seen for now. As soon as there is new information about this, we will report on it here at MeinMMO.
Which monster do you suspect behind the hints from Pokémon GO? Are you hoping for Wommel and Bandelby to celebrate their release in the game soon? Or would you rather hope for a different monster? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
In Pokémon GO, there are currently more speculations. Trainers suspect powerful Pokémon for the GO Fest that were already shown two years ago.
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Players fear for one of the most important characters of Destiny 2 – Bungie reacts
Lance Reddick, the voice actor of one of the key characters in Destiny 2 has suddenly passed away. Players are unsure whether Bungie will now remove Zavala from the game, but the developers are reassuring for now.
Lance Reddick has passed away, but what will happen to Zavala? We at MeinMMO also reported on the sudden death of voice actor Lance Reddick, known in Destiny 2 as Commander Zavala. Many Guardians honored the iconic Destiny fan with visits to the Tower and many condolences on various social media channels.
Many players are wondering, what will happen to Zavala if the voice behind the Iron Titan can no longer speak. Bungie would have to make a difficult choice, either recasting the Commander or removing him from the game with a death.
Bungie has therefore addressed the death of Lance Reddick again in their TWaB and is now trying to reassure you.
Zavala remains in Destiny 2 for now
What has Bungie clarified? In their new TWaB (via bungie.net) Bungie shares their moving words regarding the collaboration with Lance. Bungie makes it especially clear that they will honor Lance Reddick with his upcoming performances and appearances that he completed before his death.
This essentially means that the developers were able to record some things that will find their place in future seasons and possibly also in the final DLC “The Final Shape”.
Will Zavala encounter something in Lightfall? We cannot answer that just yet. Bungie has shown with an unexpected twist in Season 20 that other characters in Destiny 2 can also meet their sudden end. However, it is very unlikely that such an important character as Zavala will not be present at the end of the Light and Darkness saga.
Our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos thus believes that Zavala could die with a glorious ending in The Final Shape to cement himself as an iconic Guardian and legend in the memory of future Guardians.
What do you think, how will Bungie continue with Commander Zavala? Do you think there will be a recast, or do you think Zavala will be sent off with a bang? Let us know in the comments!
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The 10 Best Addons for ESO in 2023
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online can be modified by players with expansions, known as addons. Here you will find out which are the 10 must-haves for addons that you need in 2023. MeinMMO author MiezeMelli has created a ranking of the best addons.
What are Add-Ons in ESO? Add-Ons are small extensions written by external people (mostly ESO players). They are not official features, but rather represent an open interface, allowing players to actively shape their gaming experience. They can be compared to the more well-known mods from other games.
Here are our top 10 addons in ESO:
Rank 10 – BeamMeUp – Teleporter (Fast Travel)
With the addon BeamMeUp you can unlock way shrines and easily collect trails and finds. Unfortunately, one of the last updates to the base game disabled the option to unlock way shrines without completing the travel process, yet you can still use the function. However, you must complete the travel process to unlock a way shrine.
Rank 9 – Dolgubon’s Lazy Writ Crafter
With the addon Dolgubon’s Lazy Writ Crafter you can make the crafting dailies even more convenient than the base game currently offers. You can really drive in autopilot over every crafting station and the required items will be produced automatically. This is useful if you already have a lot of characters and want to quickly complete the dailies.
MeinMMO author MiezeMelli has a total of 195 addons. You can find out more about this in the following post:
Rank 8 – WritWorthy
With the addon WritWorthy you can craft previously marked master writs without really having to think. Similar to Dolgubon’s Lazy Writ Crafter, just for master writs. You just need to select the appropriate set station for it to be crafted. It is especially suitable for a large number of writs.
Meanwhile, Dolgubon’s Lazy Writ Crafter also has a function for master writs, but it does not have the overview that WritWorthy does.
Rank 7 – WPamA (What Pledges at my Alts)
WPamA is a cross-character addon. Here you will find all the information on pledges, weeklies, world boss quests and more at a glance. So, everything related to a cooldown. The remaining time will also be displayed to you. The addon is super practical for keeping track with multiple characters.
Rank 6 – AwesomeGuildStore
If you want to trade in ESO or search for specific items, the addon AwesomeGuildStore allows for much more precise and clearer searches in the guild stores than you are used to from the base game.
Rank 5 – Tamriel Trade Center
Like the previous addon, Tamriel Trade Center is designed for trading in ESO. It is a large database that determines prices. Additionally, by using the client, you can upload your offered items directly to the database so that they can be found by other players.
Through the TTC website, you can also search for items in the various guild stores without having the addon.
Rank 4 – Combat Metrics
Combat Metrics is the must-have analysis tool for combat. This addon analyzes incoming and outgoing damage very precisely. This way you can compare abilities, work on your own combat style, and approach the best setup.
Rank 3 – Craftstore
The addon Craftstore gives you a cross-character overview of your crafts and everything related to it (e.g. crafting styles and researched traits).
Rank 2 – Map Pins
With the addon Map Pins you can display additional symbols on the map. This includes both locations, skyshards, and quest-relevant locations (e.g. for the Psijik order). On the right in your map view, you have the option to toggle the different filters on and off.
Rank 1 – Wizard’s Wardrobe
The addon Wizard’s Wardrobe allows you to save different setups for every situation. It automatically switches to the correct set. However, you can also set it up so that you assign the setups to a hotkey.
What are your favorite addons? Let us know in the comments!
Do you already know about the numerous events in ESO? Then take a look at our ESO Event Ticker. There we always keep you informed about upcoming or ongoing events, so you don’t miss any rewards!
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YouTuber HandOfBlood is now yelling at you in World of Tanks: “Real fever dream”
The YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe (30) describes himself as “a gamer through and through”. Besides League of Legends, one game has accompanied him particularly: The tank game World of Tanks. Now the 30-year-old has been immortalized in the game.
What kind of game is that? World of Tanks is an MMO from the Belarusian developer Wargaming.net. In it, players control a tank in battles against other players. The game is free-to-play but features microtransactions.
How does HandOfBlood come into play? The YouTuber has been a long-time partner of Wargaming.net. Even as a student, he played the game, which was released in 2010, from his father’s attic. He has since published countless videos about WoT.
On Twitter, HandOfBlood announced on March 26 that he has now been immortalized with his own character in the game that has accompanied him for so long (via Twitter).
If you want to zoom around in a tank on PlayStation, check out our video:
HandOfBlood yells at himself and the fans love it
What does HandOfBlood do in WoT? The YouTuber is available for real money in the World of Tanks shop as “Commander Knabe”. The cheapest bundle costs €23.99 and includes XP bonuses and 7 days of premium; more expensive bundles go up to €59.30. (via wargaming.net).
This is what you get for almost €60:
- Commander Knabe
- the tank RHM Skorpion G
- XP bonuses
- 7 days of premium
The YouTuber shares in the proceeds with his agency Instinct3.
What is a commander anyway? HandOfBlood can explain this best himself. In a YouTube video, he puts it this way:
When you enter the game in World of Tanks, you have a battlefield, you drive your tank, and you are continuously spoon-fed by the so-called commander who is sitting in the tank. Now imagine this commander, who is babbling you through the entire fight, every battle, any chop that he’s talking about, that would be me, and in character.
In over 500 takes, the 30-year-old has recorded nearly 300 voice lines to provide players with the right quip for each situation. He adopts an authoritative command tone but doesn’t take himself too seriously, as one would expect from HandOfBlood.
In the video, HandOfBlood plays alongside his virtual likeness and gets thoroughly yelled at. We’ve embedded it for you here:
How is it received? The viewers are happy for their favorite YouTuber. With his passion and commitment to the game, he has more than earned his own commander. The implementation also seems to be successful: The lines are said to be “a thousand times better than the dull, boring, mumbled CC voices that have been presented to us before,” writes viewer “Juan Zulu”.
This mix was probably intended by HandOfBlood as well. On Twitter, he describes the result as “a real fever dream.”
HandOfBlood is practically a method actor among German YouTubers and known for slipping into the craziest roles in his gameplay videos. He really gets into it: For his video on the cat game Stray, he drank milk from a bowl and snacked on cat food, which caused some trouble:
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User buys gaming system, but PC looks like it was run over by a truck: “This has never happened to me”
A gamer bought a new gaming PC. But the community is amazed at what he receives in the mail. Because it seems that no one can or wants to play with it anymore.
A user bought a new gaming PC. But he is quite surprised when he opens the package he received. He posted a few pictures of this system on reddit and is causing astonishment and dismay there.
Damaged PC causes surprise and dismay
How does the community react? Stunned, puzzled, and somehow amused. Because very few have seen such a disassembled PC. Someone writes (via reddit.com):
I have been in the IT industry for 26 years and have ordered far more than my share of PCs, and not once has this happened to me. Yes, some had minor damages, but was this thing dropped from 40,000 feet? Damn, I’m sorry for your loss.
Others mock that a “perfect condition” is something else for them. There are already some memes comparing the “new gaming PC” to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
How did the situation end? In another comment, the user explains that the situation resolved favorably for him. He writes (via reddit.com):
I contacted the company’s customer support and requested a refund/return, which was approved without any problems.
I will take it upon myself now, and instead buy separate parts and build my own PC as a fun project instead of taking the easier route. Thank you for all the funny comments and the support!
You should not accept damaged packages
What should I do if my package is damaged? If your package arrives in a terrible condition, you should not accept it under any circumstances. You can refuse to accept it easily, and many sellers also highlight this in their terms and conditions. In this case, the shipping company is responsible for the damages. Companies like Mindfactory state in their terms and conditions:
If you notice obvious damage to the packaging or the contents of the order, please report this immediately to the carrier/freight service and refuse acceptance as far as possible.
Sometimes damages are only conditionally visible externally. If you open the package at home and then notice damages, you should report this quickly. You can make a claim for damages to the package contents up to seven days after receipt.
Consumer advocates also advise unboxing the package in the presence of the delivery person (via verbraucherzentrale-niedersachsen.de). Because with the signature, the recipient confirms not only receipt but also that the package arrived properly and in good condition.
This is particularly tricky nowadays, where parcel delivery services increasingly rely on delivery authorizations and therefore no longer require a signature for delivery.
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ChatGPT: The 9 Best Tips for School and Studies
You want to use ChatGPT to improve your homework or your study progress, but you don’t know where to start? We will show you how to use ChatGPT without having to worry about trouble.
Using ChatGPT can help students optimize their learning process. ChatGPT can be used as support in solving complex problems, but the understanding of the basics should not be neglected.
We have put together the best 9 tips for ChatGPT that can help you complete your homework more efficiently or make your studies more successful.
Is it okay to use ChatGPT for homework? What no one can forbid you is to use AIs at home for research, simplifications, or assistance. But they do not replace proper writing or learning. For instance, NRW Minister of Education Dorothee Feller (CDU) presented a guide for dealing with ChatGPT for teachers in February.
In summary, it states that opportunities and risks must always be weighed. “A general ban on using AI applications is not up for debate,” she emphasized.
What can ChatGPT not do? The AI cannot replace basic knowledge, critical thinking, or creativity. The generated texts are artificial and do not deliver a human writing style. And learning itself will also not be abolished. Users of text AIs must continue to learn independently.
The 9 best tips for ChatGPT if you want to learn easier, faster, and more efficiently
ChatGPT is a useful tool for students that can help with various tasks such as paraphrasing, proofreading, and translating. There are also many other functions that can support you in learning.
We want to present you with 9 tips that can make your everyday life more pleasant:
- Use ChatGPT for paraphrasing – If you have trouble understanding a specific concept or formulating a text, ChatGPT can help you by suggesting alternative words, so you can make your writing style more varied.
- Have ChatGPT proofread – The AI can also assist in finding and correcting grammar and spelling mistakes in your text.
- Solve math problems with ChatGPT – If you are struggling with a math homework assignment, ChatGPT can solve the problem for you. Whether it’s word problems, formulas, or fractions, the AI usually finds the right solution.
- Translate texts – ChatGPT can translate texts into different languages.
- Create summaries – ChatGPT can summarize long texts or articles by highlighting the main points.
- Create presentations – If you need to create a presentation, ChatGPT can help you by providing suggestions for bullet points or summaries.
- Research – ChatGPT can assist in searching for information on a specific topic by suggesting relevant articles and websites.
- Generate Excel formulas and macros – If you have trouble organizing your spreadsheets or making them look better, ChatGPT can also assist. ChatGPT gives you detailed instructions on which line to enter which formula. Moreover, the AI can provide you with macros to make your work even more efficient.
- Programming with ChatGPT – Do you have an idea for a small software program or IT lessons at school? No problem, ChatGPT can write new code for you or enhance existing code in various programming languages.
With the 10 tips presented, you can significantly simplify your everyday life and save a lot of time.
Do you have any further tips on how to use ChatGPT and Co? Feel free to let us know in the comments! You can find a general overview of artificial intelligence and what it can do in the following article on MeinMMO:
Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence
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New update activates a long-awaited feature in Elden Ring – now causes great disappointment
Elden Ring receives updates from time to time despite being a year old, adjusting weapons and fixing issues. However, the latest patch also brought ray tracing, a feature that many players have been eagerly anticipating. Why it is disappointing now, we will show you here.
Which update is it? This is update 1.09, which was released on March 23. In addition to some adjustments in PvP and general balancing, the biggest anticipated change was the implementation of ray tracing.
Fans have been aware of this feature since the release of Elden Ring, but it was not made available from the start. However, it is now ready; ray tracing can be activated on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, but it does not convince. We will show you why.
Ray tracing is supposed to improve graphics – Now disappointing many fans
What is ray tracing? The function of ray tracing is supposed to make gaming fundamentally more realistic. Games with such an implemented feature have more realistic shadows, lighting, as well as reflections and mirrors.
This ensures that the world does not appear artificial. Elden Ring also wanted to adopt this feature, but it was not implemented as well as fans had hoped.
What does ray tracing look like in Elden Ring? The known Dark Souls and Elden Ring leaker Lance McDonald took a closer look at the new ray tracing feature on his PC. He took three pictures that show Elden Ring once without and twice with ray tracing.
Initially striking are only the increasing shadows of the vegetation that can be discovered in the Lands Between. In rooms or dungeons, there are hardly any visual changes, according to the leaker. Additionally, Lance reports that his GeForce 2070 Super suffers performance losses when he enables ray tracing.
On the PS5 and Xbox, the leaker did not conduct tests, but one can assume that the results on these platforms are the same or even worse.
What do the fans say about the update? The update is not well received regarding ray tracing. Players are disappointed because the feature causes problems in Elden Ring. Therefore, players write on Twitter:
- “I tried it myself, but the game crashes just one second after loading,” says @AnxiousAsh21.
- “And here I thought they would really try to fix the performance mode on next-gen consoles. I guess that 20 million in sales have gone elsewhere,” thinks @Icewallowcumin.
- “If you told me that the same image is repeated three times, I would completely believe you,” says @Izcarielo about Lance’s comparison.
- “The worst compromise of an option I have ever seen in a game. It’s basically as good as limiting the game to 25 FPS without any additional benefit, lol,” concludes @Mitsuakikaz.
Is it worth enabling ray tracing? Looking at Lance McDonald’s results, one can conclude that enabling ray tracing in Elden Ring is not worth it at all. The system does not provide you with any significant advantages that could justify a loss in performance. If you had high hopes for ray tracing in Elden Ring, we have to disappoint you; better leave it alone.
What do you think about ray tracing? Have you tested the feature on your console or PC yourself, or did you just stay away from it? Let us know in the comments!
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Developer veteran describes how disgusting players in MMORPGs can be: ‘That’s why we implemented a police force’
Richard Vogel – developer of the MMORPGs Meridian 59, Ultima Online and Star Wars: Galaxies – spoke in a panel about one of the biggest difficulties in developing multiplayer games: the players. He lists ugly actions that players have taken and reports how they resolved those issues and what other developers can learn.
What does the developer report on? Vogel recounts that the Ultima Online team was somewhat naive at release. This was less about the game content and more about the players themselves: “The biggest problem we identified after launch was that it was a PvP sandbox with an open world. What could possibly go wrong? Right?”
However, players found various ways to show their ugliest side:
- They killed each other senselessly
- They insulted each other
- They brought penises into the game world
- They messed around with player pets that could be killed and then skinned
Vogel notes in the panel:
We learned something about player behavior that no one had learned before us. We learned how toxic players can be when there are no boundaries […] no consequences. The ugly side of human behavior was fully revealed in this game.
“They skinned the pet of an eight-year-old girl and then gave her the meat”
What was a particularly bad moment? In one example, the developer recounts a call from a woman who complained about the behavior of the other players:
We had a woman on the phone whose daughter was eight years old. She had just lost her pet and was devastated. We gave her a pet back. We gave her another one, but she was devastated because someone came up to her, killed her pet, and gave her the meat. To an eight-year-old…
He also reported on “gang wars” in which players from the East and West Coasts of America attacked role-players from the middle of the country. The middle was supposed to be harmonious and beautiful, while the edges were more toxic. Fortunately, the middle was able to withstand the attacks.
How did the developers solve the problem? Vogel reports that after the rocky start, the studio had to regain the players’ trust. To do this, they introduced a “police force” – that’s what they called the game masters back then. They took care to punish insults and all kinds of “bad behavior”.
The complete freedoms that Ultima Online promised were limited in this regard.
The developer also warns other colleagues:
We have learned: The more power you give to players, the harder they are to control: If you’re making a metaverse, you should keep this in mind. Because it’s real. Because that’s the ugly side of people that comes out in these virtual worlds. It doesn’t matter that I’m reporting from the past. I believe that it is even more pronounced today.
Have you also had bad experiences with other players in MMORPGs? And which game do you think does moderation the best? Feel free to leave it in the comments.
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When does the open beta of Diablo 4 end and what happens next?
Today, on March 27, the Open Beta of Diablo 4 ends. MeinMMO reveals when you can still play, what happens afterwards, and when you can play again.
When does the Open Beta end? On Monday, March 27, the servers will shut down at 9:00 PM German time. However, during the first beta test, you were able to play for about 20 minutes longer.
If you want to get the absolute maximum out of the beta, just stay online as long as possible. You probably won’t get kicked out of the game, but at some point, opponents and abilities may no longer respond to you, or you may not be able to switch areas.
We cover the Open Beta in a live ticker. There you will find the latest information on issues, connections, and the upcoming end of the beta.
In our overview, you will find all information about the Open Beta of Diablo 4. We have captured our first impressions in a video for you:
Diablo 4 Open Beta: Time and Date for the End
What happens after the beta? Once the beta ends, all accounts will be reset. This means: Any progress will be lost; there will be a wipe. Characters, along with their levels and equipment, will be deleted.
If you have played at least one character to level 20, you will receive some rewards. However, these will only be activated with the release of Diablo 4 on June 6.
Blizzard is also using the feedback from the beta to make improvements to the game. Login queues and bugs are expected to be significantly better at launch. The developers also want to work on balance.
In the beta, there was a lot of criticism of the Druid, which many players found too weak. However, we still do not know what specific changes will be made.
When can I play again? Diablo 4 will be released on June 6 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. No further beta test is planned before that, so you will have to wait another 2 months.
If you pre-order one of the more expensive editions of Diablo 4, you will have 4 days of early access and can start playing from June 2. However, you won’t get any advantage other than more gameplay time, as seasons will begin later on.
At release, the game will have some features that you have not seen in the beta so far. The most interesting of these have been presented for you:
6 things from Diablo 4 that will only be available when released
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Pokémon GO has a cool Rocket feature for a short time that trainers now wish for forever
In Pokémon GO is currently experiencing the big Rocket takeover, which provides you with a new cool feature for a short time. However, the trainers would prefer not to give this up. We at MeinMMO will show you what function it is.
What is the Rocket takeover? In Pokémon GO, the big Rocket takeover started over the weekend. The members of Team GO Rocket are causing chaos in the game and can be found more frequently. Besides a few bonuses, Niantic has also introduced a new feature for a short time that allows you to encounter the Rocket bosses faster.
Collecting mysterious parts despite Rocket Radar
What is the function about? With the start of the Rocket takeover, the new special research “Out of the Shadows” and various event field researches have been unlocked, through which you can secure mysterious parts. You usually only obtain these by battling Rocket Grunts and only when you do not have a Rocket Radar in your item bag.
For the new quests, Niantic has now made a short-term exception. Therefore, if you already own a Rocket Radar, you can still secure the mysterious parts – but only if they come from one of the quests. Grunts still only drop the parts if you do not have a complete Radar.
Why are the parts important? You need 6 of these mysterious parts to assemble a new Rocket Radar and thus track down the Rocket bosses. We will show you how you can find the bosses with it in the following video:
Trainers demand the new feature permanently
The new feature is a real relief for the game, at least according to the reddit user caveman_tan. Even with a complete Radar, he can collect new parts and thus encounter one of the bosses faster, which is why he wishes this feature to be permanently available in the game.
He writes (via reddit.com): “The ability to collect mysterious parts when you already have a Rocket Radar in your inventory is an important quality of life improvement, and I wish it would remain beyond this event.”
For him, it would also be a good addition if the additional parts could not only be obtained by completing the quests, but also be dropped after battling a Grunt, regardless of whether one owns a Radar. However, he could also imagine a general introduction of mysterious parts in the monthly field researches.
What do other trainers say? Caveman_tan is by no means alone in this opinion. Numerous other trainers would also welcome the new feature permanently but also advocate for the Grunt variant. However, some suspect that Niantic will not implement it, as the Radars can also be bought in the in-game shop for 200 coins each. They write in the comments (via reddit.com):
- Justdoinanabide: “I would really love to see that. Especially as someone who targets Rocket bosses without buying Radars. I’ve probably done well over 40 Grunts just for the catches while waiting for Sierra’s Tanhel. I’m all for it.”
- NYCScribbler: “I would attack so many more Rockets if I could save parts and build multiple Radars. As it is, I usually ignore them if I have a Radar on hand.”
- POGOFan808: “Definitely. It’s ridiculous that you can buy 50 Rocket Radars to stack them, but for me as a free-to-play player, it seems too excessive to collect mysterious parts when you already have a Rocket Radar. […] The only reason they do not want to activate this feature is that they want you to buy Rocket Radars.”
- alucardoceanic: “The only reason I want this is that it feels terrible to hold a Radar for hours to find the right boss. Rocket Radars are (like most items) available in the shop, and I can imagine that there are likely still some players who buy them to get their shiny Crypto hundred Pokemon or to get as close as possible to perfect for the GO Battle League.”
Whether Niantic will permanently bring the new feature into the game in the future remains to be seen. However, if there are any updates, you will find out about it on MeinMMO.
What do you think about caveman_tan’s idea that one should be able to secure the mysterious parts permanently in addition to the Rocket Radar? Would you then fight more often against the members of Team Rocket? Or do you avoid the Grunts anyway because you buy the Radars? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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