There is a lot happening in the horror game Dead by Daylight. Big changes are coming that will significantly shake things up.
The criticism of the current chapter “Tools of Torment” in Dead by Daylight continues unabated. The community still criticizes the “Skull Merchant” – but there is also good news. Because Dead by Daylight seems ready to shake up the game once more and implement numerous changes. Taken together, all these adjustments are probably the biggest changes the horror game has experienced since the introduction of “Endgame Collapse” in 2019.
Dead by Daylight removes “Light Sensitivity”
When Dead by Daylight was still in its infancy, the developers included certain interactions between killers and various survivor items. For example, a toolbox could destroy the traps of the Trapper. These interactions are now disappearing, which particularly weakens the flashlight. This means:
The Spirit can no longer be exposed or stunned by the flashlight while in stealth.
The Nurse can no longer be stunned with the flashlight while charging her teleportation.
The Artist’s crows can no longer be scared away with the flashlight.
The Witch’s traps can no longer be revealed or disarmed by the flashlight. Instead, survivors now have an interaction for this, requiring them to crouch and step on the trap to then cleanse it.
The trailer for the latest killer in Dead by Daylight, the Skull Merchant:
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Dead by Daylight: Tools of Torment Trailer
The Terror Radius becomes visible
It’s actually just a small adjustment for accessibility, so that players with hearing impairments can enjoy Dead by Daylight, but it is likely to become a standard setting for all survivors soon:
The Terror Radius and “Lullabies” (Nightmare, Huntress, etc.) will no longer be announced only by music but will also be represented by a red heart symbol on the survivors. The stronger the Terror Radius, the more intensely the heart pulses, and the more radiant the colors are.
For the new Terror Radius effect, there are also settings for color blindness.
Even though the developers say that this setting doesn’t provide a competitive advantage, some doubt that. After all, there are always loud noises, like screams or other effects, that can drown out the sound of the Terror Radius. This will no longer be the case in the future.
The most powerful perks will be nerfed, as will healing
There are some major adjustments to the most popular perks on both the killer’s and survivor’s sides, as well as to the general healing of survivors. The necessary duration for healing is being increased from 16 to 24 seconds – and all med-kits will now only have enough charges for exactly one complete healing “by default.” If you want more, you’ll need to use the appropriate addons or perks.
The healing circle is drastically weakened. The perk no longer allows survivors to heal themselves without a med-kit. Instead, it only increases the healing speed at which they heal other survivors and shows the aura of all injured survivors within the influence area of the healing circle.
The infamous “Dead Hard” is also being weakened. The perk now only activates after safely rescuing another survivor from the hook and becomes inactive as soon as damage has been avoided once – then you have to earn the ability again.
The killer perk “Call of Brine” is also being weakened. It will now only increase the rate at which generators regress to 125% – down from the previous 200%.
A similar adjustment is also happening to “Overcharge.” Here too, the maximum regression speed will be reduced to 130% and the penalty for missing the skill check will be decreased from 5% to 4%.
Long-time players know the problem: You have 2 million blood points and can barely keep up with spending them all. After all, every single reward in the Bloodweb needs to be unlocked manually. That will soon be a thing of the past. A total of 3 new options are coming:
You can click on any reward in the Bloodweb and automatically purchase all rewards on the way to it.
You can click on the center of the Bloodweb. The game will then automatically buy the cheapest available rewards to level up quickly.
You can enable “Click to Buy” in the options – then a reward will be purchased directly with a click and does not need to be “filled with blood points” first.
With these changes, it should overall happen much faster that you spend your blood points and thus have space for new point gains.
How does the community react? Generally positive, at least in the subreddit of the game. Although some miss their favorite meta perks, there seems to be understanding on both sides that the perks were rather unhealthy for the game and needed to be reworked.
There is astonishingly much praise for the “visible Terror Radius.” Apparently, there are many players in the community with hearing impairments who look forward to enjoying Dead by Daylight in the future.
How do you like these adjustments and changes?
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The dungeon crawler Dark and Darker was a real surprise hit on Steam with its first playtests. Now the game is no longer availableand continues to face serious allegations.
What is Dark and Darker?
Dark and Darker is a dungeon crawler with a PvP focus, developed by the indie studio Ironmace. The title is set to be released on Steam and has already offered several playtests on the platform that excited thousands of players.
The gameplay of Dark and Darker resembles extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov – but without shooting. Within a match, you fight in teams of three for loot. If you die in an ongoing round, you lose your loot.
Dark and Darker features a medieval fantasy setting. In addition to magic and sorcery, you can use swords and shields as well as ranged weapons such as a crossbow.
If you want a clearer idea of Dark and Darker, we are embedding the gameplay teaser here:
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Dark and Darker: Gameplay Teaser
Why is Dark and Darker no longer available on Steam? On March 25, the developers announced on the game’s Discord server that they are fighting a cease and desist letter and a DMCA takedown notice.
To all our fans: We recently received a cease and desist letter and a DMCA takedown notice from Nexon regarding Dark and Darker, which is based on distorted claims. We are currently working with our legal team to resolve this matter as best as possible.
Due to the sensitive legal nature of this matter, we need to be cautious with our statements to avoid jeopardizing our position. We ask for your understanding as we work to make the game available again as soon as possible. Please be assured that we will do everything possible for our fans. Thank you!
Some Reddit users also noticed that the game is no longer found on Steam (via Reddit). On the official Dark and Darker website, which previously had a Steam link, it now shows that the content could not be found.
Serious allegations against Ironmace and Dark and Darker
What are the plagiarism allegations about? As Ironmace confirmed on their Discord server, the allegations come from the South Korean developer studio and publisher Nexon.
According to a South Korean magazine, the founder of Ironmace previously worked at Nexon, where a project was presented in 2021 that is quite similar to what Dark and Darker is (via n.news.naver.com).
Even though the project at Nexon was canceled, the publisher accuses Ironmace of stealing the idea and using parts of the code and assets that belong to Nexon. In early March, there was even a police search of Ironmace’s office.
Impact on the next playtest Dark and Darker had actually announced another playtest for April 2023, but how the current issues surrounding the game will affect this test is not yet known. However, it is to be expected that the test may be postponed indefinitely.
All information regarding the announced playtest in April can be found on MeinMMO:
Since March 24, the beta of Diablo 4 is now accessible to everyone. We want to know what your impressions of the game are and what you think of it so far.
Here you can vote: Let us know your opinion about the Diablo 4 beta. Each of you can cast exactly one vote and the vote cannot be undone.
This is what the beta offers: Fans of Diablo can play the entire prologue and the first act in the beta. The maximum level you can reach is 25. After completing the main story, you can focus on side quests and assignments, but you cannot level up further.
The open beta for everyone offers all 5 classes to choose from. So you have the choice of:
Necromancer
Sorceress
Druid
Ranger
Barbarian
In comparison, pre-order players could only try out the Sorceress, Ranger, and Barbarian last week.
You will also be able to fight a world boss, designed for larger groups of players. Therefore, it is a good idea to team up with your friends. You can be in a group of up to 4 players.
But beware: The world boss won’t just stand around and wait for you. It has specific spawn times and anyone who wants to catch it must be playing Diablo 4 either in the morning or in the evening.
Your progress will be saved between weekends. This means that pre-order players who could play last week will be able to continue using their characters and items this weekend.
However, there will be a wipe before the game’s release, so everyone starts with the same conditions. Pre-order players will get access a few days earlier.
But first tell us what you think of the beta. Were you able to start immediately or did you have to wait in a queue first? Which class did you try out first? How did you like it? What do you think of the controversial “Shared World” of Diablo 4?
The second content update of Sons of the Forest is here and brought among other things a new cave, a new final boss, and a rain collector.
The survival game Sons of the Forest has been available on Steam for about a month now. As it is an early access title, the developers from Endnight Games are continuing to work on new content.
What did the update bring? The update has a number of new contents, but three innovations stand out as highlights. The survival title received a new final boss who awaits you in the final cave system and is supposed to make your life more difficult as well as a new cave.
Additionally, the update brought a rain collector that players can build from a turtle shell. You are consequently no longer dependent on having a river or lake next to your camp, although this certainly simplifies water procurement.
We summarize the highlights of the update for you again here:
a new cave
in this cave you now find the gold armor
a new final boss
a rain collector
briefcases with loot now remain empty in single player after you have looted them
the torch is now brighter in the first person perspective
Items held in the left hand can now be used while gliding
This means you can now also use the GPS while gliding
An admin system for multiplayer, allowing the host to make adjustments to the session
Rabbits and squirrels now try harder to escape players and run faster than before
You can now find dead cultists on the map
Sons of the Forest also received some fixes. For example, a problem was fixed where players in multiplayer had different seasons. Likewise, enemies can no longer spawn in your camp.
The full English patch notes of content update 2 can be found here:
Features
Added new demon boss to end of hell caves
Added dead cultists to map
New double story cannibal hut type added
Added turtle shell rain collector
Added new tougher puffy variation
New surveillance room added to bunker residential
New cave system added
Added admin panel for admin clients
Additional story elements added
Added auto backup system when overwriting saves
Improvements
Moved gold armor to new cave system
Removed keypad entrance to bunker luxury, will now need to open it an alternate way
Container items will now save their state in single player, so if they are opened or broken, they stay that way
Improved lit fire torch brightness when viewed in first person
Removed instant season switch logic from sleeping
Adjusted the min/max turbulence of wind to prevent extreme mesh distortion at highest intensity
Firewood now crumbles when it’s fuel is used up on fires, and can then be replaced with new firewood
Furniture or ziplines can no longer be attached to doors and gates
Repositioned dead sluggy in bunker residential making it possible to come back inside bunker
Player is now able to use most left hand items while gliding
Closing save menu will go back to game rather than pause menu
Changed face on maintenance keycard to not be player character
Improvements to Finnish and Traditional Chinese text
Improved look of old paper pickups
Added books to bookshelves in bunker luxury
Removed shotgun pickup from bunker luxury
Gold armor pickup visual is now the full armor and is positioned to fit on skeleton burnt model
Improved held location of flashlight and lighter when sliding
Added additional wakeup locations in hell cave
Balance
Increased fullness from eating MRE’s and decreased fullness from eating cat food
Rabbits and Squirrels will now try harder to evade player and run faster
Added unique hit reacts to dining hall bosses and replaced their knockdowns from shotgun with smaller staggers
Player no longer takes survival stat damage while strung up on effigies
Gold Armor now absorbs 70% demonic damage instead of 90%
Increased burn time on camp fires
Increased fire fuel amount provided by leaves & cash by x10
Reduced chainsaw full charge duration
The flashlight will now auto replace the battery sooner so that it happens before the light begins to fade
Fixes
Fixed Item Duping using storage holders
Custom day length settings will now work correctly
Fixed multiple cases of enemies able to spawn inside player built bases
Fixed pops on machete block animations
Fixed bloom on tech armor blowing out visually
General navmesh improvements
Fixed issue where leaving save menu would bring back HUD and leave menu state in pause menu
Fixed locking player movement when starting to dig to fix alignment issues
Floors no longer allow placing walls if there is a leaning beam above
If a held item is set to require both hands, the equip will now also drop any logs the player was holding, fixes glider disappearing when player attempts to equip it while holding a log
Can no longer drink water while swimming
Fixed missing cleanup of the player out of breath audio
Fix for players dying instantly if jumping in water and rebreather was out of air
Camp Fires will no longer set off fire sprinklers until the fire has been lit
Fixed issue with the player getting in to a bad state if they died while performing an interaction in their inventory, such as eating or crafting
Fixed issue where the player could get stuck in a bad state when equipping, stashing and equipping items very quickly
Fixing issue with the player sometimes being able to begin eating by using hotkeys while starting other actions
Fix for binocular visuals getting stuck on screen if the player opens the pause menu while using the binoculars
If the player is not grounded while the tutorial book is out, the tutorial book will be stashed
Items can be equipped while not grounded again, excluding books
Fix for campfires becoming interactable when the player is in another action if the player previously backed away from the fire while trying to light it
Fix for having to look away from the fire after lighting it before it would be interactable
Turtle Eggs will no longer hatch on shelves or on the players grab bag
Fix for GPS locator not being cleared after being picked up and loaded from a save
Fix for clicking anywhere in the grab bag taking an item back from Virginia if the player closed the grab bag while hovering over the missing item
Fix for items not being able to be equipped from within inventory if they were not left or right hand items
Tactical in coffin GPS locator will no longer show up after loading a save where the player has already picked it up
Fix for clients not being in sync with the host for season duration if the starting season was spring
Fixed issue with player out of breathe audio not following the player unless they are running
Fixed hovering over crafted items on the mat not showing the total number of owned items including the ones on the mat
Fix for player getting stuck in falling pose if quick select is opened at the same time as jumping
Fix for the player always triggering the logic to dismount from a rope when dying; This was causing issues with incorrect items being equipped after death
Fix for player being able to pull out their grab bag on fires when they do not have the grab bag
Fix for survival damage not working in save games
Multiplayer clients are now synced with the hosts stat damage and consumable effects settings
Fix for breaking unfinished tree cabin giving infinite logs
Fixed placement prompts staying behind when placement changes from valid to invalid in some cases
Fixed beam supported by walls not propagating destruction properly to linked strutted beam
Fixed some open edges on cliffs around world
Fixed some cases of trees vanishing when walking over some parts of map above caves
Fixed firewood giving different amounts of fuel for Host and client in multiplayer games
Fixed snow appearing on some indoor plants in winter
Blood reveal on Demon should now match the body part hit
Fixed cut ferns flying up into air
Fixed Kelvin being able to burn to death from fires
Fixed some cases of A.I. actors getting into invalid states
Improved A.I. navigation in structures
Prevented some cases of animals and enemies able to spawn on player built structures
Prevented some cases of enemies attempting to move to stimuli they can’t reach
Fix For grab bag still being able to be equipped on garden plots even when the player does not have their inventory
Fix for player clothing blend shapes not applying correctly in certain situations in multiplayer
Fixed issue where other interactions would still be possible while the look animations were playing on equipping the book pickups
Planting seeds in gardens will no longer consume two seeds at a time
Item Crates and containers will no longer look closed if the player opens them, runs away and then comes back to them in single player
Fix for players held items not being re-equipped if the player is wearing the rebreather and exits the water but the mouthpiece was not actively up
Fix for players not getting their items back if the end game cutscene is triggered before they have picked up their dropped inventory
Fix for all items always doing their first look action after the walkie talkie has been equipped
Fixed player stuck with open grab bag if campfire is destroyed while they’re adding something to it
Fixed Interacting with light fire prompt multiple times while lighting a fire getting player stuck in falling state
Audio
Fixed fire axe and modern axe hitting metal sounding like hitting flesh
Waves on shore audio no longer set to streaming
Added some additional mouseover and pickup audio events for arrows
Widened speaker spread on mutant voice events
Made near distance levels of mutant audio events more consistent
Fixed the occasional very loud mutant cry in mid distance
Tuned audio on wind, streams, player footsteps, mutants and more
Fixed hard cuts on some regular male mutant praying audio
Added audio volume slider for Walkie Talkie
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5 Tips for a Good Start in Sons of the Forest
“I love all the changes”
What do players say about the update? Of course, there are some players who continue to call for performance optimization or have specific content wishes for the future. Nevertheless, many players on Steam were pleasantly surprised by the update and are happy about the new content and some very sensible changes.
ragner: “Great job, guys, awesome update. I’m definitely excited about a new cave system. I hope to see a few more in the future!”
alanOn: “I’m impressed. This is definitely more than I expected to see. Keep up the good work.”
Jaybberwocky: “I love all the changes – nice to see that you’re working hard! This is the kind of development cycle that should follow an early access release. Keep it up!”
On the second beta weekend of Diablo 4, the Necromancer is in the game. Here you will find a powerful build that basically just needs one button to turn everything around you into bloody remains.
After my colleague Benedict Grothaus and I leveled all classes together last week, the Druid and Necromancer are up for the second beta weekend. With our gathered experiences, we will find or create strong builds for the beta:
For me, the Necromancer is on the agenda now, which I also want to play at release. And so far, the choice seems to be a good one – the Harbinger is super strong in the beta.
In addition, I have found a powerful “Blood Mist” build from the YouTuber “Mattjestic MultiGaming”, which reduces Diablo 4 to practically one button. However, this one button boils your blood and that of the enemies against a nearby wall.
If you want to see gameplay from the build, you can find the English video from Mattjestic MultiGaming here (Minute 10:12):
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The build only unfolds when you have found the right Legendary Aspect. This aspect modifies the “Blood Mist” skill and allows you to raise corpses.
You then use “Blood Mist” and simultaneously cast “Corpse Explosion” – that’s why there are 5 skill points in here, but you don’t need the skill in your skill bar.
At the beta difficulty, the build works even without “Blood Mist” when you use “Corpse Explosion”.
Required Legendary Aspect:
Aspect for the skill “Blood Mist”
Blood Mist causes corpses to explode, and for each exploded corpse, the cooldown of Blood Mist is reduced
Strong Legendary Aspect:
Aspect for the skill “Bone Spear”
Bone Spear hits injure enemies, Bone Spear shrapnel causes extra damage to injured enemies
Enhance the build with additional Legendary Aspects that create more corpses, extend your “Crowd Control” effects, increase your overall damage, and improve the skills “Corpse Explosion” or “Bone Spear”. Here are the best farm spots for Legendaries in the beta.
During the beta, the drop rates for Legendaries are significantly increased.
It’s all about the interplay of corpses and the skill “Blood Mist”.
Your servants rush at enemy groups and you activate “Blood Mist”. While the skill is active, you are invulnerable and receive healing. Additionally, you create more corpses out of thin air.
Through the Legendary “Blood Mist” effect, all corpses that you move over in “Blood Mist” form explode, triggering the effect of “Corpse Explosion”, even though you do not even have the skill in your skill bar.
Each corpse explosion further reduces the cooldown of “Blood Mist”. You can therefore often activate the skill again instantly. You deal massive (area) damage, are constantly invulnerable, and healing is also provided.
If you encounter tough enemies or fight against bosses, fire a few “Bone Spears” in between. They inflict injuries on enemies that take 20% more damage. There are also strong Legendary Aspects for “Bone Spear”, making the skill a strong complement to “Blood Mist”.
Fortnite adds new weapons to the loot pool with each season release to shake up the meta. This time, however, Epic Games has developed a weapon that overshadows all previous ones.
Why is the weapon so strong? This weapon is a mythical version of the pulse rifle. However, do not expect the same functionality as in Chapter 2, as the rifle has significantly improved.
So if you shoot from the hip now, the overclocked firing mode is activated and pierces your opponent twice as fast with laser beams compared to when you would aim. Reddit user ChancetheUnrapper demonstrates it for you:
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ChancetheUnrapper didn’t strain himself and could easily take down his last opponent.
What is astonishing is that the bullets hit their target 95% of the time when shooting from the hip. The spread of the bullets is so minimal that it suffices to aim at your opponent with your crosshair. Within this small radius, your bullets will then be fired.
When you use the weapon in combat, it feels like using an aimbot because the bullets find their target very precisely even without effort.
Where can you get the weapon? Since the weapon is powerful, it cannot be found easily. You need to visit the floating island that randomly appears on the map. It looks like a part of the hats from Loot Lake. So travel to the floating island and conquer that zone. Note that the spawn location is always random.
Once you have taken the zone, some specimens will spawn. Be careful when visiting the island as it is often sought out by players to get the weapon for themselves.
Do you have fate in your hands? Are you experts in the Destiny 2 universe? Then test your knowledge in our challenging quiz and find out if you are the ultimate Guardians!
Destiny 2 is a complex video game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players fight as Guardians against evil forces to influence the fate of the universe.
The story of the game is profound and contains many interesting details worth discovering. However, not everyone is a true expert, as some information from Destiny 1 and 2 is so deeply hidden in the game that only the most attentive Guardians will find them.
If you are such Guardians, then our challenging Destiny quiz is just right for you. And if not, you might gain unexpected insights from it.
“Bro, join the trivia quiz for Destiny 2!”
Are you a grandmaster of Destiny lore?
What knowledge is being tested? Our extra hard Destiny 2 quiz is an exciting challenge for all fans of the game. We have compiled questions about the characters and the plot. This allows you to quickly find out how well you really know the game of fate and, above all, how deep your knowledge is.
Our quiz is simple and quick to complete. It only takes a few minutes and can be done anytime and anywhere. Whether you are sitting on the train or want to take a break at the office, the quiz is the perfect pastime for every Destiny fan.
How does the quiz work? In our knowledge quiz, you will receive 3 answer options for a total of 10 questions. Select the correct answer and demonstrate how well you know your stuff. In the end, you will know how good your knowledge is.
So, what are you waiting for? Challenge your knowledge, test yourself. We are excited to see how far your Destiny knowledge goes.
We hope our trivia quiz for Destiny 2 was able to challenge you. Please let us know in the comments how challenging you found the questions or if they could have been a bit harder for you.
If you are looking for another Destiny 2 quiz, we have created a flip quiz about cool weapons for you:
The paladin in World of Warcraft is being nerfed into the ground. For three days, he was unbeatable in PvP – now Blizzard is pulling the emergency brake.
What happened to paladins? The Patch 10.0.7 brought a small rework of the retribution paladins. They received new abilities and talents and were supposed to feel more rounded overall, especially in PvE. A small “side effect” was that paladins were completely overpowered in PvP. Massive self-healing and much more damage ensured that retribution paladins could take out their enemies in arenas and battlegrounds within 3 seconds.
The outcry in the community was huge. Normally, Blizzard makes adjustments only by the next Wednesday – but in the case of the paladin, they are making an exception and have already rolled out the nerfs last night. This was a reaction to the “overwhelming feedback”.
What was changed about the paladin? The short version is probably “a whole lot.” The nerfs mainly affect abilities that directly impact the damage of the retribution paladin. However, a few healing effects were also weakened. The entire list of nerfs is:
Paladin (general)
The healing of Crusader’s Reckoning is reduced by 50% in PvP.
Protection
Judgment of Light heals 35% less in PvP battles.
Retribution
Judgment of Light heals 35% less in PvP battles.
Wrath of the Inquisitor is 40% weaker in PvP.
Fading Light is 75% weaker for retribution paladins in PvP.
Vengeance of the Justicar now deals 15% additional damage to stunned targets in PvP.
Vengeance of the Justicar heals 50% less in PvP.
Blessing of Twilight is 25% less effective in PvP.
Divine Judge deals 25% less direct damage in PvP.
Vanguard of Justice is 25% less effective in PvP.
Celestial Legacy increases the damage of Divine Storm by 15% in PvP (previously 25%).
Luminescence (PvP talent) now increases damage and healing by 2% (previously 4%).
Avenger (PvP talent) now deals 2% of total HP as damage (previously 4%).
A bug was fixed that caused the reduction of the effectiveness of Wrathful Retribution to 75% in PvP for retribution paladins not to count.
Community is excited about the quick reaction: Although many players are wondering how the paladin could be released into PvP so “broken,” the reaction to these nerfs has been overwhelmingly positive from everyone (except paladins). People praise that Blizzard acts very quickly and precisely in PvP balancing in Dragonflight and regularly adjusts particularly strong classes.
Did you enjoy the three days of terror reign of the paladins in PvP? Or did that pass you by?
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In the Open Beta of Diablo 4, many players have the problem that they have no sound or certain things cannot be heard – especially with voice outputs in German. MeinMMO shows you the solutions.
What is the problem? Since the launch of the Open Beta of Diablo 4 on March 24, there have been reports of missing sound. Those who play cannot hear their own character nor anyone else speaking, neither in-game nor in cutscenes.
The problem likely arises because the localization is not yet complete. Texts are translated, but voices are still missing in all languages except English.
How to get sound back: There are several proposed solutions, of which we can at least confirm one:
Change your sound to stereo if it is set to surround.
Play in full screen mode and do not alt-tab out of the game, that can lead to problems.
Change the voice output to English – that helped us.
If this option is not available, you will need to switch the entire game to English first (requires a restart).
In the Battle.net launcher, click the gear icon next to “Play” for Diablo IV, then on game settings. Under Diablo IV Beta, set “Text & Voice Output” to English.
It is also sufficient to have set the option to English once in the launcher or to download the language directly during installation. In the options within the game itself, you can at least set the text back to German as long as you are in the main menu. The voice output remains English, but at least characters will speak again.
Blizzard showcased the first German voices of Prava and Lilith just before the Open Beta, but they are apparently not yet in the game:
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Diablo 4: The German Trailer for the Open Beta
Errors and Issues in the Open Beta of Diablo 4
In addition to sound issues, some players are struggling with disconnects and connection problems. We have already gathered known error codes with solutions. Blizzard is also already working on resolving the biggest issues.
Already in the first beta, players reported that Diablo 4 supposedly destroys graphics cards. At least the problem with overloaded GPU memory still exists. In this case, you should set the graphic settings to “Medium” or lower.
Blizzard already warned before the beta launch that the influx of players on the servers would be enormous and there would be queues. At the moment, it seems that this has largely subsided, and work is also being done on further problems.
All weekend, we are reporting live on the Open Beta:
I also played the Druid and think similarly. A build will be found here soon on MeinMMO. We have captured our impression of the first beta in the video:
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Diablo 4 Beta: Performance and fun are on point, but important questions remain unanswered – The conclusion of the MeinMMO editorial team
“I am disappointed with the appearance of the Druid”
On Reddit, the current most discussed topic, with over 1,200 comments, is the appearance of the Druids. They are portrayed in Diablo 4 as overweight in all body shapes. The criticism is: “Female Druids always look like they want to speak to the manager.”
Even players who are not slim themselves do not find this good. They say they do not need this representation, and it does not fit Diablo. A sturdy warrior who is not just made of muscles, yes. But these bodies are simply not aesthetic:
I do not want to offend anyone; I just find it not aesthetic because I do not like large or bear-like characters. That’s why I have never played a Barbarian because they looked weirdly huge and like a wardrobe in Diablo 3 and before. But the female Barbarian in Diablo 4 is more athletic and muscular than stocky, which is why this is the first time I will try the class.
I wish we had 2-3 options like in Star Wars: The Old Republic, where you could choose slim, medium, muscular/fat, and huge for both genders. That offers a range to play with.
At least a few players seem to be happy about the appearance of the Druid. One user says his character looks like Robert Baratheon from Game of Thrones, and he thinks that’s great.
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
I also played the Druid and think similarly. A build will be found here soon on MeinMMO. We have captured our impression of the first beta in the video:
“I am disappointed with the appearance of the Druid”
On Reddit, the current most discussed topic, with over 1,200 comments, is the appearance of the Druids. They are portrayed in Diablo 4 as overweight in all body shapes. The criticism is: “Female Druids always look like they want to speak to the manager.”
Even players who are not slim themselves do not find this good. They say they do not need this representation, and it does not fit Diablo. A sturdy warrior who is not just made of muscles, yes. But these bodies are simply not aesthetic:
I do not want to offend anyone; I just find it not aesthetic because I do not like large or bear-like characters. That’s why I have never played a Barbarian because they looked weirdly huge and like a wardrobe in Diablo 3 and before. But the female Barbarian in Diablo 4 is more athletic and muscular than stocky, which is why this is the first time I will try the class.
I wish we had 2-3 options like in Star Wars: The Old Republic, where you could choose slim, medium, muscular/fat, and huge for both genders. That offers a range to play with.
At least a few players seem to be happy about the appearance of the Druid. One user says his character looks like Robert Baratheon from Game of Thrones, and he thinks that’s great.
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
In the Open Beta of Diablo 4, the Druid is playable for everyone for the first time. The class has not been seen in the series since Diablo 2, and many had hope for the nature warrior. However, in the first test, the shapeshifters do not convince.
Why is the topic so big? In the current Open Beta of Diablo 4, Druids are playable for everyone for the first time. The class was very popular in the past, but had not been represented in the Diablo series for a long time.
Last time, you could play them 23 years ago, excluding the remaster of Diablo 2. Neither Diablo 3 nor Diablo Immortal had the Druid as a class, even though it used to be one of the most popular and strongest.
Druids are the only shapeshifters in Diablo; they can take on a bear and wolf form and cast nature magic. As an archetype, they are unique in the series.
This is the problem with the Druids: Now, after the first tests, many players are expressing disappointment. Above all, the performance of the Druid is criticized. It is said that no build is really strong. No matter how you play Druids, they lag behind all other classes.
Already, Barbarians were significantly weaker in the first test compared to Sorcerers and Hunters but received a buff. Druids are even weaker, especially having problems against bosses and taking too much from enemies. However, the gameplay is not the only issue.
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
I also played the Druid and think similarly. A build will be found here soon on MeinMMO. We have captured our impression of the first beta in the video:
“I am disappointed with the appearance of the Druid”
On Reddit, the current most discussed topic, with over 1,200 comments, is the appearance of the Druids. They are portrayed in Diablo 4 as overweight in all body shapes. The criticism is: “Female Druids always look like they want to speak to the manager.”
Even players who are not slim themselves do not find this good. They say they do not need this representation, and it does not fit Diablo. A sturdy warrior who is not just made of muscles, yes. But these bodies are simply not aesthetic:
I do not want to offend anyone; I just find it not aesthetic because I do not like large or bear-like characters. That’s why I have never played a Barbarian because they looked weirdly huge and like a wardrobe in Diablo 3 and before. But the female Barbarian in Diablo 4 is more athletic and muscular than stocky, which is why this is the first time I will try the class.
I wish we had 2-3 options like in Star Wars: The Old Republic, where you could choose slim, medium, muscular/fat, and huge for both genders. That offers a range to play with.
At least a few players seem to be happy about the appearance of the Druid. One user says his character looks like Robert Baratheon from Game of Thrones, and he thinks that’s great.
Will Druids stay like this? At least regarding balance, Blizzard has already stated that the beta serves to some degree for the evaluation of classes. However, how much will change is still unclear.
Since the endgame cannot be tested at the moment, there is a lack of data to support this. That Blizzard will change something about the appearance is rather unlikely. The appearance seems precisely intentional.
If you want to test the Druid yourself, here are the best farm spots to equip yourself with Legendaries:
The language of the Furbolgs is quite complex – but you can learn it in World of Warcraft in a very short time and then use your character to speak it.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has brought numerous small innovations that may go unnoticed by many players at first glance. One detail is the possibility of learning a completely new language, namely that of the Furbolgs.
The cool thing about it: You can not only understand the language, but also speak it yourself. It can only be understood by other characters who are also proficient in Furbolg language.
Learning Furbolg – How to become revered with the Winterpelt
How do you unlock the language? If you also want to speak Furbolg, you need to complete a new questline for that.
The quest begins with a letter from Sonova Snowden, which you can collect from your mailbox.
Important: Sonova will only send you the letter if you have completed the two questlines “Rustpine Burrow” and “Winterpelt Cave.” These two questlines were already in the game at the launch of Dragonflight. You can check in the achievement “Visitor of the Azure Mountains” if you have completed them.
Once that is done, you will receive the letter in the mail shortly after, sending you back to Sonova Snowden. Complete three small introductory quests, and afterward you can repeatedly hand in artifacts to Sonova to increase your language knowledge.
Sonova Snowden needs your help. You can find him at coordinates 67 / 13 in the Azure Mountains.
How do you improve language knowledge? To increase your language knowledge from level 1 to 100, you now need to farm reclaimed Furbolg artifacts. You can turn in 5 of them for one knowledge point with Sonova Snowden. To go from skill level 0 to 100, you need to collect a total of 500 reclaimed Furbolg artifacts.
But don’t worry: If you’re thinking about the reputation grind of the Furbolgs in the Woodchipper Fortress during Vanilla, you’re far from reality. To become revered with the Winterpelts or to fully master the language, you only need to plan about 60 to 90 minutes. If you already have a well-equipped character, it might go even faster.
How do you best farm? To collect “Reclaimed Furbolg Artifacts” the fastest, travel to the Azure Mountains at coordinates 78 / 40. Here you will find numerous elite enemies. Ignore the large fire elementals and giants; instead, focus on the smaller Tarasek. They have just under 500,000 health but drop 2-8 artifacts each time and have a chance to leave behind an “Intact Scribe Staff.”
Here is the perfect farming spot.
The Scribe Staff can also be turned in for learning the language and grants one point in language skill. One Scribe Staff is worth the same as 5 artifacts.
How do you speak Furbolg? If you want to speak the new language, you need to select it in the chat window. To do this, click the small speech bubble, choose “Language” with the cursor further down, and select Furbolg.
Note that you can only use the language in /say and /yell. While you are in a group, the language will automatically switch so that all group members can understand each other.
Are there any further rewards? Yes, there are. To receive them, you need to complete the additional quests you get from Sonova Snowden and the Furbolgs. You unlock them every 25 language skills – that is, at 25, 50, 75, and 100. The rewards include toys, such as a transformation into a Furbolg, a large snow globe under which you can hide, and glasses that make the entire game look blurred.
The quests are all quite short and usually consist of only two or three tasks. By completing the missions, you will also become revered with the Winterpelts and can shop at their reputation vendor.
Have you learned Furbolg yet? Will you ever use the language?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
At the start of the Rocket Takeover in Pokémon GO, the Cryptos among the Rocket members are changing. Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo now reward you with different Pokémon. We show you which Pokémon you can get from whom.
What changes are happening? With the start of the Rocket Takeover this Saturday, the attackers that Team GO Rocket members use to battle against you are changing. The event is active until March 29 and brings additional bonuses for you.
Which Pokémon are new this time, we show you here in the overview. This way, you can easily decide which of the bosses you want to challenge to secure a Crypto for yourself.
Rocket Changes from March 25, 2023
These are the new teams:
1. Pokémon
2. Pokémon
3. Pokémon
Sierra
Kramurx*
Stahlos, Sumpex oder Staraptor
Glurak, Dragoran oder Hundemon
Arlo
Teddiursa*
Hypno, Lohgock oder Golgantes
Scherox, Banette oder Luxtra
Cliff
Larvitar*
Panzaeron, Seedraking oder Gewaldro
Garados, Despotar oder Sumpex
Giovanni
Snobilikat
Nidoking, Kingler oder Seedraking
Regice
Keep in mind that you can catch their first Pokémon (Crypto-Kramurx, Crypto-Teddiursa, and Crypto-Larvitar) after a successful battle with Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra. All of them have a chance to appear as Shiny.
With Giovanni, you can catch his third Pokémon after a successful battle. His Pokémon switched from Registeel to Regice.
These Shinies are new: Shiny Crypto-Larvitar and Shiny Crypto-Kramurx are now new in the game and can be caught starting from the event’s start.
This is important: If you meet Giovanni, Sierra, Arlo, or Cliff at a PokéStop on March 25, they will still fight with their old team (!). Only leaders that you meet through Rocket Balloons will have the new team by Saturday. Starting on Sunday, March 26, Team GO Rocket will also use the new team at PokéStops.
This is because the attacker team of the Rocket leaders at PokéStops is already determined at midnight. Since the event starts on March 25 at 10:00 AM, the changes cannot take effect until midnight (via Leekduck on Twitter).
The new Shiny Cryptos are getting a lot of positive feedback from the community. Trainers are excited that there are now new figures to collect. For many, Cliff is now the new highlight in the rotation. Because Despotar itself is already a strong Pokémon and becomes even stronger as a Crypto. Plus, there’s now the collection factor with the shiny variant.
In Pokémon GO you can secure the new special research “From the Shadows” at the start of the Rocket takeover, which will bring you a Super Rocket Radar. We at MeinMMO have looked at what tasks and rewards await you.
What research is it about? In Pokémon GO, the Rocket takeover starts today, on March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time the Rocket takeover. Team GO Rocket will be increasingly found in the game in the coming days and will feature new Crypto Pokémon.
Of course, the appropriate special research must not be missing, bringing you a Super Rocket Radar and thus an encounter with the Rocket leader Giovanni. We have summarized the tasks and rewards behind the research “From the Shadows” below.
From when is the research available? You will receive the research automatically from March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time when you log into the game. It will then be available for free under the category “Special”. You have until the end of the season “Rising Heroes”, on June 1 at 10:00 AM local time, to retrieve it.
If you cannot find the new special research for Team GO Rocket, you may still have an old Rocket research pending that you must complete first.
Rocket Research “From the Shadows” – Tasks & Rewards
Where does the information come from? Even though the Rocket takeover in Germany starts only at 10:00 AM local time, it has already begun in other countries. Therefore, the contents of the research are being shared diligently in social networks. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized all tasks and rewards below.
Research on Rocket takeover 1/5
Task
Reward
Defeat 3 members of Team GO Rocket
2 Super Potions
Catch 2 Crypto Pokémon
20 Poké Balls
Rescue 1 Crypto Pokémon
3 Revives
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 3 mysterious parts.
Research on Rocket takeover 2/5
Task
Reward
Defeat 6 members of Team GO Rocket
1x mysterious part
Catch 4 Crypto Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Rescue 2 Crypto Pokémon
1x mysterious part
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 1,500 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and a Rocket Radar.
Research on Rocket takeover 3/5
Task
Reward
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Arlo
1,500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Cliff
1,500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Sierra
1,500 XP
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and a Super Rocket Radar.
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, and 2 golden Razz Berries.
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
Research on Rocket takeover 5/5
Task
Reward
Already done!
2,500 XP
Already done!
2,500 XP
Already done!
2,500 XP
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and a silver Razz Berry.
What do you think of the new research on Team GO Rocket? Are you looking forward to an encounter with the Rocket leader Giovanni? Or do you find Rocket battles totally boring? Feel free to write it down in the comments here at MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
The beta of Diablo 4 allows an extensive look at the new action RPG and also provides a few rewards that you can take with you into the final version. But how does it work with the Wolf Bundle and the two titles? Here are the answers.
How do I get the beta rewards? For now, not at all, the three rewards can only be obtained with the release of Diablo 4 on June 6. So don’t be surprised if the desired gifts are not available at level 20.
Developer Blizzard has confirmed this on Twitter:
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How long do I have for the rewards? Until the end of the second beta phase, on March 27, until 9 PM. Here are the dates of the beta:
Friday, March 24, 5:00 PM – Monday, March 27, 9:00 PM: Open beta for everyone
You will keep your progress in the second week if you were already in the pre-order beta. However, after the beta, all your characters will be deleted, and you will only keep the earned rewards.
With the start of the open beta on March 24, two more classes will be available for testing: Druid and Necromancer.
The access to the beta of Counter-Strike 2 is currently highly sought after. Twitch streamer Tarik Celik (27) is among the lucky ones who are already able to play. And the former CS pro immediately demonstrated that he still has it.
What kind of streamer is he? Tarik was previously a professional CS:GO player and then switched, like some of his colleagues, to Valorant. After the end of his professional career, he really took off on Twitch and became one of the most watched streamers worldwide within 2 years.
So it’s not surprising that Tarik is among the chosen streamers who received a coveted beta access for the CS:GO successor Counter-Strike 2. In his stream on March 22, he also got right to it.
Counter-Strike 2 will likely be an upgrade of the existing Counter-Strike, similar to Overwatch 2. You can see what will change in our video:
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Counter-Strike 2 heralds a new era – The most important changes in the video
Tarik gets the first Ace
What did Tarik achieve? After the streamer tweaked some of his settings and played a few deathmatches, Tarik dove into his first real match of Counter-Strike 2, still unranked.
Also in the game were CS:GO pro Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert and the “human aimbot” Michael “shroud” Grzesiek. However, the first map didn’t get too heated, as the high-profile team was first trying to get a feel for the new engine.
Tarik seemed to adapt the quickest, as he got going on the second map: With two crisp headshots, the 27-year-old took out the first CT players before hunting down the remaining opponents.
How did the streamer react? Very cool. After 3 more headshots, Tarik casually stated: “I just achieved the first ‘C-S 2’ Ace.” His Twitch colleague, CS:GO pro Erik “fl0m” Flom, quickly reminded him: It’s not about who gets the first Ace, but who can post an Ace online first.
Indeed, many other content creators, including English pro Owen “smooyacs” Butterfield, have posted their respective Aces. However, this didn’t stop Tarik’s fans from celebrating him and filling the chat with exclamations like “EZ ace”, “Sheeeesh” and the popular “PogU” emote.
While Tarik, shroud, and others are already busy shooting, the German streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is still trying to snag a beta access on Twitter. However, his methods are not going down well, as the 28-year-old was practically begging for a key:
In FIFA 2016, women’s national teams were added for the first time. In the current FIFA 23, after a long wait, all 12 teams of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) are now available. However, many players are dissatisfied with their virtual counterparts.
What’s new in FIFA 23? With the update on March 23, the teams of the NWSL and UWCL were added to FIFA 23. Producer Munraj writes in a post that this represents the diverse world of soccer (via EA).
Players can experience the UWCL in kick-off modes, tournament mode, 1v1 seasons, and co-op seasons. The 12 teams of the NWSL are available in the kick-off modes, tournament mode, 1v1 seasons, co-op seasons, and online friendly matches.
You can watch the announcement trailer here:
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FIFA 23 | National Women’s Soccer League Trailer
Women soccer players feel unrepresented
What’s the problem? On Twitter, some professional female players share screenshots of their virtual counterparts and complain about the lack of resemblance. Not only do some characters not look like the originals, but in some cases, they have also been lightened.
The Hawaiian player Caprice Dydasco posted a direct comparison of herself and her model. The skin and hair color of the model are noticeably lighter than those of the real player. She wrote that while she is grateful for the inclusion of the NWSL, it does not represent her:
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Striker Sydney Leroux has been in FIFA since FIFA 16, when she was added with the American women’s national team. She apparently feels her old model is much more realistic, as it has her trademarks: a purple headband, a braid, and her neck tattoo – only a little air needs to be let out from the chest.
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Leroux initially shared a clip showing her new model and wrote, “Please don’t tell me I did a full-body scan for this.” (via Twitter) She then posted a screenshot of her counterpart: That will scare her children.
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Other players are also dissatisfied with their representations in the game. Canadian national player Janine Beckie writes that she has found her long-lost twin sister – obviously fraternal (via Twitter).
Leroux’s Angel City teammate, Madison Hammond, is still not sure whether she even made it into the game: Please let her know if you find her, because that definitely isn’t her (via Twitter).
The sudden hair loss of goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan seems to be just a glitch, but Leroux summarizes the frustrations of the female soccer players in a tweet with the bald model:
I know you expect women to just be grateful that you give us a tiny bit of attention, but please stop wasting our time.
Some fans explain that this is the normal procedure for FIFA: The correct faces will be added gradually. So it remains to be seen whether players will be more satisfied with their final models, or whether EA will make further improvements.
Since real-life players and players are represented in the FIFA franchise, there are ongoing discussions about how well the originals are represented. It’s not just about appearance: If players are stronger or weaker than fans estimate in real life, it also causes dissatisfaction:
The Sorceress is a class with huge damage potential in Diablo 4. MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus tested a shocking lightning build in the beta, making even bosses feel effortless.
The beta of Diablo 4 is still running, where I’m getting my first overview of the various classes in the game. After my rogue build for the huntress was really fun, I have now tried the Sorceress. You can find all our builds here:
After I actually wanted to try a fire build that didn’t really work, colleague Maik Schneider pointed out the lightning skills to me.
And oh boy! The build hits hard. I effortlessly blast through enemies and even melt bosses in no time – and I’m still missing the best legendaries. The build even works excellently for leveling.
Diablo 4: Sorceress with Shock Build against Malnok’s Staging Point
Sorcerer Build for Diablo 4 – Skill Tree and Legendaries
Pro
Huge damage output against single targets
No problems with smaller groups
“Cookie Cutter” build for leveling, solo and group play
Easy to master
Works even without legendaries
Contra
Weak against large hordes of enemies
No defense
Requires a lot of movement
The most important skills (at level 25):
Spark: 5/5
Improved Spark
Flickering Spark
Chain Lightning 5/5
Improved Chain Lightning
Destructive Chain Lightning
instead: Greater Chain Lightning (in boss fights)
Teleportation 1/5
Lightning Spear 5/5
Improved Lightning Spear
Summoned Lightning Spear
Static Discharge 1/3
Unstable Flow 1/1
If you gain additional skill points or find skills on items, you should try to maximize Static Discharge and Rejuvenating Connection, or improve your Unstable Flow.
Aspect of the Expectant: When you attack enemies with basic skills, the damage of your next basic skill increases by 5% (up to a maximum of 50%)
Shattering Energy: Lightning Spear has a chance to summon another Lightning Spear
Swift Aspect (optional): Basic skills gain higher attack speed
Aspect of Efficiency (optional): Basic skills reduce the mana cost of the next basic skill
Inner Calm (only in groups): You deal more damage when you remain stationary
Charging Aspect (against bosses): Chain Lightning grants mana when it bounces off you
Most aspects are not guaranteed to be obtained in the beta, as they drop in dungeons in Scosglen. However, you can find the corresponding items with some luck while farming. A good source is the world boss Ashava.
This is how you play the build: You deal the most damage with Chain Lightning and Lightning Spear, where you increase the strength with other effects. It works as follows:
Use Unstable Flow on cooldown or against particularly tough enemies
Attack single enemies up to 10 times with Spark to create Crackling Sparks and enhance Chain Lightning
Use Chain Lightning to create more Crackling Sparks
Collect Crackling Sparks that appear on the ground – continue to attack while running
Use Lightning Spear on cooldown, preferably with 5 stacks of Summoned Lightning Spear
The core mechanic of the build is the passive Crackling Sparks. By collecting these, you further enhance some of your abilities and the sparks discharge to deal damage to nearby enemies. This makes you a deadly threat yourself.
With Teleportation, you can quickly reposition yourself if things get tight or collect Crackling Sparks. When fighting bosses or single enemies, do not stand too far away so that Chain Lightning can jump between you and the enemy.
For more advice on individual classes, you can find more information here:
In Pokémon GO the big battle day under the name “Viktor” takes place on March 25th. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what bonuses await you and at what times you can participate.
What event is it about? On Saturday, the first battle day of the new season “Rising Heroes” is running in Pokémon GO. Under the event name “GO Battle Day: Viktor,” PvP-enthusiast trainers can compete against each other in the GO Battle League and earn special bonuses. We have summarized what those will be for you below.
GO Battle Day “Viktor” – Start, Ablauf & Boni
When does the event take place? The battle day starts on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 00:00 local time and will be active until 23:59 on the same day. You have a whole day to take advantage of the event.
How does the battle day work? Normally, you have 5 battle sets with 5 battles each available per day. That will be different for the GO battle day. On this day, you can complete up to 20 battle sets and thus fight 100 battles.
Only the Hyper League and the Mountain Cup edition of the Super League will be active during this time. In this, you may only use Ice, Ground, Rock, and Steel Pokémon up to 1,500 CP, with the exception of Swampert. In the Hyper League, you can use Pokémon up to a limit of 2,500 CP as usual.
What bonuses are there? For the battle day, you can also look forward to one or another bonus. Since the event revolves around Viktor, a gym leader from the main games Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, you can secure a corresponding avatar item. According to the blog of Pokémon GO, additional bonuses await you:
Viktor’s gloves as an avatar item (those who have already secured this reward at rank 20 will not receive it again)
Limited research on the topic “Battling”
4 times Stardust for a victory (not at the end of the battle set)
All content of the limited research for the battle day “Viktor”
What kind of research is this? During the GO battle day, you will receive a limited research in Pokémon GO that revolves around battling in the PvP league. You can find this in the today view of your game. You have until 23:59 on March 25, 2023, to complete it. Also, be sure to collect your rewards on time, otherwise they will forfeit.
The research includes only a board with 4 different quests for you to solve. The following tasks and rewards await you (via leekduck.com).
Task
Reward
Fight 5 times in the GO battle league
7,500 XP
Fight 10 times in the GO battle league
7,500 XP
Use 10 very effective charge attacks
7,500 XP
Use 10 power-ups on Pokémon
7,500 XP
Stage reward: After solving all tasks and collecting the respective rewards, you will also receive 3 special candies, a Premium Charged TM, and Viktor gloves for your avatar.
Is the battle day worth it? The event is particularly worthwhile to boost your Stardust bonus a bit. You need this to power up your monsters or to trade them with friends. Due to the many battle sets, it also offers newer players the opportunity to try out a bit in the GO battle league.
Through the limited research, you also have the opportunity to advance your XP progress, as you need the experience points on your way to level 50. Additionally, there is also a coveted Premium Charged TM.
How do you like the content for the GO battle day “Viktor”? Which monsters belong in your team? Or are you not a fan of PvP? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
The beta of Diablo 4 is plagued by several errors, especially 34203 and 31679 are causing trouble. We have looked around and list information about known errors and whether there are solutions.
Which error codes are covered here? During our research on common error codes in the beta of Diablo 4, five codes particularly stand out:
Here you will find information and experiences from other players regarding the corresponding codes. Click on a code to jump to the relevant section in the text. If you are also looking for information about multiplayer in Diablo 4, then start our video on the topic:
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In Diablo 4 you can play with players from all over the world – All information about multiplayer
Diablo 4: Error 34203
This is a network error, the servers are either unavailable or overloaded. The error is particularly annoying because it usually occurs after going through the queue.
The solution to the problem is usually not in your hands. However, you can check how busy it is currently and estimate whether there are many server issues and whether it is worth waiting in a queue:
According to reports, this error also involves problems with the server. There is not much you can do other than wait or try to improve your connection to the server.
Sometimes it helps if you restart the game. With this error, you will probably have to go through the queue again.
Diablo 4: Error 30008
This error can reportedly be clearly assigned. It is said to be a conflict with your DNS server, so something related to your internet connection.
The recommendation for error 30008: Execute the command “flushdns”. Here, developer Blizzard explains how it works on PC and Mac as well as on different operating systems:
There are reports of a memory leak error. The load on your RAM increases continuously until Diablo 4 crashes.
The error apparently only affects PC players who have downloaded the high-res texture pack. It is recommended to set the “texture quality” in the graphics settings to “medium” to avoid the error.
Other known errors
Developer Blizzard has already published a list of known errors in the beta (via Blizzard Forum):
Display problems during the Lorath introduction sequence when it is bright in the game
Voice chat may not work correctly for all players
Work is being done on performance issues – especially for older systems
The “Play” option in the character selection menu is still a placeholder
Queues may indicate inaccurate times – stay in the queue, a restart will always put you at the end of the queue
In the beta, localization is still limited, more options will be available for language settings at release
Developer Blizzard, however, offers a few tips for connection issues. In certain cases, the connection can be affected if certain settings/programs have an impact:
Diablo 4 aims to “return to its roots” and is oriented in many ways towards the older parts of the series. However, certain fans feel that this is not enough. They are essentially wishing for a new Diablo 2 and are attracting criticism for it. The entire discussion leads to even more eye-rolls.
What does Diablo 4 do differently? Unlike most previous installments, Diablo 4 incorporates MMO elements. You spend most of your time playing together with other people, fighting world bosses always with strangers, and seeing other players in the cities.
The most controversial feature is the Shared World. Especially fans of the series view it critically to have to share “their” world with others. Others, including myself, say: the Shared World is the future for Diablo 4.
Nevertheless, Diablo 4 wants to become darker again and orient itself towards the older parts. For instance, the Druid is finally returning, who was playable last in Diablo 2. Runes should also make a comeback, but are not present in the game at release.
This is the dispute: Since the first Beta of Diablo 4, numerous posts from users appear on Reddit, who either complain fiercely about Diablo or praise it to the skies:
some see a blessing in the new systems of Diablo 4
others curse Blizzard for burying old systems and trying out new things
In a particularly large thread on Reddit, hundreds of users participate. It roughly states: If you want Diablo 2, then play Resurrected, but leave our Diablo 4 alone.
Over 800 comments have already accumulated there. Some agree that Diablo 4 does not want to be or should not be Diablo 2. Those who want to play the old game should do so. Both the original and the remaster are still running. However, the discussion continues.
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“People complain about people who complain”
The real problem for what seems to be the majority of the community is not the gameplay, but the players themselves. The entire discussion is simply tiresome for many fans.
The debate about whether certain details in Diablo 4 are the best or the worst sometimes takes up the most space on Reddit. However, discussions rarely differentiate; instead, a strong opinion is often expressed without tolerating counter-opinions.
Accordingly, many comments on the post are cynical. It is said, for example: “Thank you for this incredible and strong argument.” Others complain that the majority of the community consists of people who complain about how others complain.
While there is some agreement, many comments lead to the conclusion that everyone should simply be allowed their opinion. A part of the community even tears itself apart further in the comments, defending the creator or attacking him.
A few users try to mediate or point out that the constant arguing only ruins the joy of gaming for everyone. The toxic behavior among gamers seems to be the worst thing currently in gaming. Even tired experts have come to this conclusion:
