Still, there is no trace of Pokémon GO Kecleon to be found. However, a new find by a data miner suggests that this could change soon.
This Pokémon is about: With the chameleon monster Kecleon, it’s an endless story. It is the last monster from the Hoenn region that still has not appeared in Pokémon GO – and the first monsters of the 3rd generation were introduced back in 2017.
However, Kecleon is still not to be found in Pokémon GO. While this fits its ability from the main games to camouflage and be almost invisible – trainers still wish to finally complete their Hoenn Pokédex. But Niantic is taking its time with the release and stated last year that they want to come up with something special for the Kecleon release.
Recently, the Hoenn tour for Pokémon GO was announced, which the community sees as a good possible release time for Kecleon. Additionally, the “PokeMiners” data miners have now found new clues that seem to point to Kecleon.
Data miners find new clues about camouflage Pokémon
This is what data miners have found: In a new update, the “Pokeminers” not only show hints of a potential new winter map in Pokémon GO, but also various designations revolving around a “Camo Pokémon” – hence a “camouflage Pokémon” (via pokeminers.com).
Moreover, a new encounter is said to have been added where the Pokémon becomes invisible. This is called “Transparent Encounter” and is supposed to involve the relevant Pokémon being visible first, then disappearing and only becoming visible when it attacks.
However, whether it is actually about Kecleon – and whether it will land in the game soon – remains to be seen.
After all, data mining involves leaks, not official information. Whether and when the data will be used in this form is open. At the same time, leaks from the Pokeminers have often provided a fairly reliable outlook on what could be coming to Pokémon GO in the future.
What do you think about the new clues? Do you believe that Kecleon will land in the game soon? Or not? Let us know in the comments!
The famous German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris held the live show Get Away! on the streaming channel Joyn. His guests had to face challenges in a prison and fight for victory in the final. Knossi was able to win the event, but a finalist suffered a serious injury.
It was the first major event of his own in a long career: MontanaBlack hosted a big live show with well-known guests from the German streaming scene – Get Away!.
What games they had to face, how the event ended, and what the audience reactions were, we show you on MeinMMO.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Get Away!: Knossi wins, Kayla injured
What did the challenges look like? To determine the 3 finalists, the influencers went through 5 challenges. All with a prison theme:
1. Challenge: Escape from a prison cell
2. Challenge: All had to open locks together
3. Challenge: Seek and find – employee IDs in the cafeteria
4. Challenge: Getting through the sewer to the washroom
5. Challenge: Rappelling down from a window with bed sheets
For the win, the tasks had to be completed as quickly as possible, but there were also time penalties for poor performance. The best 3 had to face the “ultimate MontanaBlack challenge” at the end.
Who won the event? In the final, Knossi, UnsympathischTV, and Kayla Shyx faced off. The final task was called “Wall of Pain” – the participants had to dig through a wall that was completely filled with sand.
Knossi was able to win the last game and stood as the winner at the end of the show.
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However, the final was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury.
What kind of injury was it? During the show, it wasn’t entirely clear. The corresponding scene wasn’t shown because the camera was pointed at Knossi and UnsympathischTV at that time.
Twitch streamer Kayla Shyx suffered a severe injury. She gave an update on her condition in an Instagram story. The story was shared on Twitter:
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According to this, Kayla Shyx wanted to pull herself up on something, possibly slipped and fell backward. She tried to brace herself with both hands, but the impact was so strong that she broke both arms in the process.
Where can I watch the event now (Update)? The stream is now available on Joyn in case you want to catch up on the event: via joyn.com.
What do viewers say about the show? The reactions to the show are mixed. There is much praise for the event, and many viewers found it entertaining (via twitter.com).
However, the host and organizer MontanaBlack did not go down well with many viewers. He was constantly seen with his e-cigarette and was said to be unprepared. Many fans emphasize that this was his first event of this kind.
Overall, opinions vary widely, but many see potential in such events.
Further criticism was directed at the games and challenges. Some viewers found them too easy and not exciting enough. The finale, in particular, is criticized. There was said to be a significant advantage for the winner Knossi – his ankle cuffs had loosened, while the other participants were more heavily hindered.
Did you tune in? How did you like it, what would you improve? What kind of event would you like to see from Twitch streamers? Leave a comment on the topic.
Sony thoroughly revamped PS Plus in June 2022. However, not everything is perfect. In this article, you’ll find a handful of ways how PS Plus could improve in the future.
Sony had thoroughly revised its subscription model PS Plus in June 2022. Instead of PS Plus and PS Now, there is now only PS Plus, which is offered in three tiers:
PS Plus Essential corresponds to the old subscription model, unlocks multiplayer modes, and includes 3 games at no additional cost per month.
PS Plus Extra additionally offers access to about 400 games that you can play on PS4 and PS5. Besides the subscription, you don’t have to pay anything extra.
With PS Plus Premium, you also get access to classics from Sony. Additionally, you can stream both the classics and the entire PS4 library.
For many players, the new subscription represents a meaningful innovation on PS4 and PS5. However, there are still ways Sony could further improve PS Plus and make it more accessible for players.
You can find all 3 subscriptions in direct comparison in the following article:
What is the problem? Those who subscribe to the most expensive subscription tier, PS Plus Premium, get access to what’s called the “Classics Catalog” from Sony. This is a collection of old games that were released for the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP. However, PS3 games can only be played via the cloud, which requires a fast internet connection.
What would be an improvement? Being able to install PS3 games directly on your own PS4 or PS5 would improve the situation for players who do not have a fast internet connection.
However, there could still be a problem: Emulation of PS3 titles requires a lot of power. And this could even overwhelm the PlayStation 5, as Digital Foundry notes in a video (via gamepro.de).
Free DLCs for PS Plus Subscribers
What is the problem? In both PS Plus Essential and the higher tiers, you have access to free games as long as you maintain an active subscription. However, the DLCs for the games are often not included, and you have to purchase them separately for the free game. This can add up significantly, as some “Season Passes” can cost as much as 30 euros.
What would be an improvement? Sony could offer the complete edition right away for certain games. This would make the Premium subscription more appealing to users interested in the games but unwilling to miss out on important DLCs.
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DualSense Edge – Trailer of the Pro Controller for PS5
Make PS Plus More Accessible
What is the problem? Every month, the game offerings of PS Plus are renewed, meaning: Some games are removed from the offering while new ones are added. In the Essential subscription, there are three free games every month that are swapped out the following month.
This is overall very confusing, as Sony indirectly points this out on the offers page of the shop, stating that the free games expire, or when games are about to disappear from the Extra or Premium subscription.
Subscribers have long been demanding more attention to the fact that games are disappearing from the subscription. Some players were surprised when the action RPG Greedfall disappeared from the subscription (via thegamer.com).
What would be an improvement? Sony could remind players that the free games of the month in the Essential subscription will soon expire.
Additionally, the notice that certain games will soon leave the PS Plus subscription, as was the case with Persona 5 from the PS Plus Collection, could be more strongly promoted by Sony on its consoles, as many players thereby miss good opportunities. This would also be a good service for players.
Greedfall disappeared from PS Plus and caused anger among subscribers.
Improve Design on PS4
What is the problem? Hardware editor Chris Werian states on GamePro that the layout of PS Plus on PS4 is “terribly confusing” and would not be of much help. The tile for PS Plus does not remain in place like on PS5, but constantly shifts.
Each menu looks different on PS4, even though the same functions roughly lie behind the menus.
What would be an improvement? Sony could orient itself on the clearly designed menu of the PS5 on the PS4 and make the tile of PS Plus static in the menu. Then you wouldn’t have to search through the menu until you find the correct entry.
For more information on PS Plus: Are you looking for more information about PS Plus? Then check out the following article. Here we present all games of PS Plus in a large overview:
In an update, League of Legends released a new progression system in 2020. This is called “the Eternals,” which shows you special achievements and statistics for individual champions.
What are Eternals?
The Eternals show you special achievements that you can achieve with your champions. These are divided into different types.
What types of Eternals are there?
There are two types: – Common Eternals document general gameplay content such as kills or destroyed buildings. – Unique Eternals, on the other hand, have special achievements tailored to each champion. For example, with Lee Sin, you need to perform backward kicks (jump to an enemy and kick them back).
How do you get Eternals?
You can buy Eternals in various bundles. Some are available for the in-game currency Blue Essence, some for Riot Points, which you can buy for real money.
When do the Eternals appear?
The update was released with Patch 10.5 on March 4, 2020.
The article was last updated on November 28, 2022. With Patch 12.22, a new wave of Eternals was released, which you can unlock again.
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What do Eternals cost? The Eternals were initially available in a starter release and in a first edition. You can purchase them either individually per champion or in a total package:
The starter pass is supposed to cost 2,500 blue essence or 225 RP per champion. The total package is available for 14,750 blue essence or 1,350 RP (about 10 euros).
The first edition will cost 600 RP per champion or 5,850 RP (about 45 euros) in the total package.
Additionally, there is the possibility to earn Eternal Capsules through ranked games. These contain shards that can unlock the starter edition of individual champions.
Meanwhile, a second edition has been released.
This is what the Eternals look like in the game
What do the editions contain? All editions contain three Eternals per champion, with the first edition guaranteeing three unique Eternals. However, this will be different for upcoming sets.
The starter edition always contains the three common Eternals:
Kills/Assists
Destroyed buildings
Killed epic monsters (Herald, Dragon, Baron)
What unique Eternals are there? The list of unique Eternals is long. Each champion currently has three of them. For example, as Vladimir, you need to:
Hit several (2+) enemy champions with “Transfusion” (Q).
Use “Blood Rushed” (QP) enhanced “Transfusions” (Q) against enemies.
Dodge skill shots with “Blood Pool” (W).
A complete list of all unique Eternals can be found in this PDF.
This is what your achievements look like in the loading screen
Milestones and Rewards
What rewards do Eternals bring? By completing achievements, you will earn milestones. These milestones come with various rewards:
Reaching 5 milestones will record personal bests. If you surpass one of those, it will be shared in-game with all players.
Reaching 15 milestones will upgrade your mastery emote for the first time. This emote will be expanded again with further achievements.
Your achievements will also be displayed on the start screen (as shown in the image above).
The Eternals offer many new tasks and achievements for you to earn. Will they motivate you in the long run?
The game “Monster Sanctuary” on Steam is a mix of various elements, such as monster taming, platforming, and pixel art. The game is very popular among players with a 92% positive rating. Additionally, it is currently on sale and is offered for around half the price.
What kind of game is Monster Sanctuary? Monster Sanctuary is an RPG side-scroller with a pixelated world inspired by the Metroidvania sub-genre.
The genre name is a combination of the two well-known game titles Metroid and Castlevania. This refers to 2D games whose gameplay consists of side-scrolling and platform elements. Additionally, it is characteristic of them that you explore worlds, although parts of them can only be visited after learning a specific skill.
Here you can see a trailer for Monster Sanctuary:
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Monster Sanctuary – New Game Plus Trailer
Reminds of Pokémon with platform elements
What does the gameplay in Monster Sanctuary look like? At the start of the game, you first choose a starting monster with which you begin your journey. As you progress through the game, you collect more and more creatures – you can obtain up to 111 different monsters.
You explore the vast areas of the game together with your monsters. Both in combat itself and outside it, you can count on the support of your companions and fly through the air with them.
Here you can see some screenshots from Monster Sanctuary
You can also train the monsters. Each creature has its own abilities and a skill tree that you can adjust gradually. In addition, you must solve puzzles and complete platform challenges in the game world.
The game also features a PvP mode where you can play online against other players and let your monsters fight each other. You need to strategically use your attacks to increase their effectiveness through various effects.
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How do players rate Monster Sanctuary? On Steam, 92% of the total 6,207 reviews are positive, making the game overall very well-rated (as of December 9, 2022, via Steam).
Players write in the reviews that the game combines different elements from various other games:
Makaveli on Steam
“It feels like you’re playing Pokémon in a Metroid world, that’s what you get when you play Monster Sanctuary. Excellent RPG game, with not such an original combat mechanic, beautiful aesthetics for a retro-like game, and a very challenging difficulty for a game that is not impossible to beat. 7/10.”
1Bahd_Mutha on Steam
“It’s a very, very good monster-catching game and platformer that is really fresh and unique. And I totally like the RPG-style skill trees. It makes it a really individualized experience to play it in your own style. Plus, it has some of the best starters I’ve seen in a non-Pokemon game so far!”
Rudiculous on Steam
“It’s a surprisingly deep game. It challenges you throughout the entire gameplay and you have to adapt to the circumstances at all times. […] The jump & run aspect of the game was fun, even though I’m not a big fan of the genre. The graphics are what you would expect from an 8-bit game. There’s a lot of content and I took almost 60 hours to complete the game. […]” .
How much does Monster Sanctuary cost on Steam? You can get the standard game version for €19.99. However, the “Deluxe Edition” bundle is currently on sale with a 66% discount. Therefore, you pay €10.19 instead of €29.99.
Included are, besides the game, a digital book that serves as a monster guide and the game’s soundtrack. The sale lasts until December 19, 2022.
How much does Monster Sanctuary cost on Steam? You can get the standard game version for €19.99. However, the “Deluxe Edition” bundle is currently on sale with a 66% discount. Therefore, you pay €10.19 instead of €29.99.
Included are, besides the game, a digital book that serves as a monster guide and the game’s soundtrack. The sale lasts until December 19, 2022.
WoW Dragonflight is once again full of secrets that are gradually being discovered. MeinMMO shows you some special places that you can only find if you also search for them.
Since November 29, 2022, the new expansion Dragonflight has been playable. During this time, players have had many opportunities to explore the Dragon Isles. There are some special places to discover, such as a singles club – which you are not allowed to enter.
You will visit most places sooner or later for various quests, or simply because they are along your path. However, some special places are off the beaten path, or you can only reach them by performing certain actions.
I have set out to search and present to you 4 places that you surely have not discovered yet.
You can find all the information on Dragonflight in our special here. Want to reach the hidden places easier? Just take a friend with you for the new dragon riding feature:
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<strong>WoW Dragonflight: Dragon Riding for Two – How to Activate It</strong>
1. A relaxation lagoon with an underwater bar
In the northwest of the coast of Awakening lies the hissing cave, where some residents of the islands as well as various dragons relax. You might have already encountered the area during reputation farming for Sabellian and Furorion, because one of the dragons you should find for the weekly quest “Dragon Eyes” is located there.
But if you go beyond the NPC and take a closer look at the water, you will find even more. After a daring jump into the lagoon and a few meters of swimming, a bar opens up beneath you.
There, you can not only breathe through water bubbles, but it is also run by Tortollans who sell you drinks, and there is a small dance floor with party-goers you can join.
If you wait a bit at the upper part of the cave, you can actually start a quest for a secret pet, the cute little dragon Spyragos.
2. A secret disco in the capital
Valdrakken, as the capital, offers everything you need: bank, portals, auction house, and an inn for your hearthstone. Right there, in the Roasted Goat, the next secret can be found.
Upon entering the tavern, you find a “strange statue” in the back right corner behind the innkeeper that has your level. As you approach the statue, it tells you: “You must show respect to enter.”
So do just that: use the emote “/bow” and you will be led into a secret back room, the Dragon’s Den. There are heaps of treasures lying around, and you can set your hearthstone there if you like.
Additionally, there are special events there, apparently every full hour. I was able to observe an armed duel between 2 NPCs, and at another event, a party was declared where the guests danced in the middle of the room with disco balls from the 80s and colorful lights:
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3. A winter wonderland with playful Tuskarr children
Further south, on the coast of the Azure Mountains, you can enjoy winter all year round. On the small island directly west of the Azure Archives, a few Tuskarr children meet to play, and you are allowed to join.
You can have snowball fights with the kids, go sledding, or build snowmen – which even earns you the achievement: “Do you want to build a snowman?” I found the island during the alpha test and was really delighted.
4. Yennu’s tree house
As the last special place, I noticed a tree house on the coast of Awakening. For the quest for the hidden pet Spyragos, the tree house of the little Tuskarr Yennu in the north must be visited.
The place is already idyllic, aside from the elite protodrake in the background. What makes it so special is the setup: you can reach the tree house not only by flying but also by climbing.
There are boards nailed to the tree trunk that act as a real ladder. By jumping, you can climb the rungs, and eventually, you arrive at the top where you can buy useful gliders, find alcohol, and the dragon of little Yennu. He gives it to you because he has plenty of others – although he was upset about it before.
Which hidden places have you found, and which do you think are the coolest? Leave us a comment and tell us what you have discovered in Dragonflight!
If you prefer to spend your time in the new capital Valdrakken, you should be careful. A new plague has emerged, which is currently spreading there:
There is confusion about the “Collector’s Box” in Diablo IV. What is it and why isn’t there a game included?
A few days ago, the release date for Diablo IV was announced at “The Game Awards”. In conjunction with this, various versions of the game are available for pre-order. However, one “game version” is causing confusion. Because if you think that the “Collector’s Box” is a collector’s edition of the game, you are mistaken.
What is this “Collector’s Box”? The Collector’s Box is explicitly not a “Collector’s Edition” of Diablo IV. It is an additional package, of which only “a limited quantity” will be produced, containing some goodies related to Diablo. Included are:
Candle of Creation
Fabric Map of Sanctuary
Art Book: Diablo IV – Collector’s Edition
Occult Mouse Pad
Horadrim Collectible Pin
2 Matte Art Prints (47 cm x 27 cm)
The box will be presented in more detail on December 15 and can then only be pre-ordered in the Blizzard Gear Store.
Isn’t that misleading? No. Blizzard clearly states in the announcement that the “Collector’s Box” is not a game – this is prominently indicated in the presentation.
Even if one overlooks this note, one might have become skeptical about the price. Because the “Collector’s Box” costs $97 (Euro price still pending), while the most expensive digital version, the “Ultimate Edition,” costs a hefty $100.
However, some fans seem to have overlooked both notes and are now complaining about it in official forums.
More about Diablo IV on MeinMMO can be found here:
What do you need to buy then? If you want to own Diablo IV and play it on release, you need to purchase one of the three versions available. The digital versions are available in the following formats:
Standard Edition – €69.99
Digital Deluxe Edition – €89.99
Ultimate Edition – €99.99
Whether there will be a classic “Collector’s Edition” of Diablo IV is still not entirely clear. However, do not confuse it with the Collector’s Box – be vigilant when buying!
What do you think of such a “Collector’s Box”? A nice thing for real fans? Or rather a nasty rip-off because you have to buy two things?
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The first major double XP event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is coming up. With the start of Mid-Season 1, you can benefit from a long weekend with double XP. You can find all the information about the event on MeinMMO.
On December 14th at 7 PM, Mid-Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 will start. There will be a new map for the multiplayer of MW2, the first CoD raid for the Spec-Ops mode, and new modes for Warzone 2.
To properly celebrate “Season 1 Reloaded”, a double XP event will also start. You will receive double XP for your account and your weapons for 4 days. For players on PlayStation, the event will even be online for 5 days.
You can find the details about the event here on MeinMMO. We also show you in the video how to level your weapons efficiently in Warzone 2:
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CoD Warzone 2 – 3 Tips on how to quickly level up your weapons
Players on PlayStation get 24 hours more double XP and can start with the Mid-Season release on December 14th. For all other platforms, it starts on December 15th.
Which XP is doubled? You get double XP for your account level and also for your weapon XP.
How can I level up faster? We have guides on MeinMMO for faster weapon leveling:
Why do PlayStation players get an extra day? This is part of the cooperation between Call of Duty and PlayStation. PS players enjoy some advantages over other platforms:
As a result, double XP events always run one day longer on PlayStation consoles. Experience shows that it is often the first day of an XP event that is reserved only for players on Sony consoles.
As WoW: Dragonflight takes off, another MMORPG had to shut down and close its doors. But at least for PvE fans, there is hope, as Pantheon is set to be playable 12 times in 2023. That and more in the MMORPG week in review.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is seen as a great hope for PvE fans. In 2023, the MMORPG plans to start a pre-alpha test every month in which paying supporters can participate (via massivelyop).
If the December update in Lost Ark is not postponed, the next class, the Summoner, is already set to be introduced, and it was even here before (via mmorpg.com).
Guild Wars 2 is launching its winter event, and once again you can gift each other with the Secret Toymaker community event (via massivelyop).
Black Desert Online celebrated the “VOA” community event in Europe for the first time on Friday. We were there and will provide you with the details tomorrow.
In Dragonflight, you can even fly on dragons in pairs:
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<strong>WoW Dragonflight: Dragon Riding for Two – How to Activate It</strong>
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your highlight? Did we possibly forget something important? Or did you experience something exciting? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
A new show by Twitch streamer MontanaBlack is launching on the streaming channel Joyn. In “Get Away!”, well-known influencers must face challenges to escape from a prison. The show starts on December 11 at 6:00 PM, and all the important info can be found here.
What kind of show is this? The streaming channel often collaborates with major Twitch streamers to create special shows with influencers. The latest is called Get Away! – an escape room live show, and at its center is the prison guard and Twitch streamer MontanaBlack.
5 well-known German streamers will face 6 live challenges from Monte and try to escape from a prison.
Together with host Steven Gätjen, Monte separates the wheat from the chaff, and in the end, 3 escapees will compete in the grand finale for victory in the “ultimate MontanaBlack challenge”.
You can find all the details about the show here in the article. We will embed the trailer for you here:
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Get Away! on Joyn – Trailer with MontanaBlack
MontanaBlack on Joyn – Get Away! Live Show
When does the show air? The live show starts on December 11 at 6:00 PM.
How can I watch the show? You can watch the show for free and without registration on Joyn. Here you will find the link:
Once the show has aired, you can also access it later on Joyn.
Who are the participants? A total of 5 influencers are competing against the prison guard MontanaBlack:
Trymacs
Knossi
Kayla Shyx
EliasN87
Reved
What happens in the show? The streamers must face challenges in a prison, and the 3 inmates with the best results will play against MontanaBlack in the finale.
The show is promoted as “the first live breakout event” and is expected to run similarly to an escape room. The participants must solve various tasks or puzzles to escape from the prison.
Joyn is increasingly collaborating with German streaming giants to create special events. The streaming channel already features a show with Knossi (Knossi’s Kingdom), one with Trymacs and Amar (Teammates), and also Kayla Shyx (The Insect Hunters).
Once again, “the legend” has achieved the goal in World of Warcraft. Doubleagent reaches level 70 and took almost 12 days for that.
In World of Warcraft there are numerous heroes and heroines – but some of them are more well-known than others. One of the greatest legends is “Doubleagent”. He is a Pandaren who simply cannot decide whether to join the Horde or the Alliance. For this reason, he spends his existence on the starting island of the Pandaren, leveling up in an unusual way. Now his journey has once again found a temporary end – as Doubleagent has reached level 70.
How did Doubleagent level up? Since Doubleagent refuses to join the Horde or the Alliance, he is stuck on the starting island of the Pandaren forever. The only reliable sources of experience points are gathering herbs and ores. Each time Doubleagent mines one of these materials, he gains a small amount of experience points. This is how he slowly paved his way to level 70.
How long did it take? Only about 12 days have passed since the launch of Dragonflight, so leveling went relatively “quickly”. However, Doubleagent did not provide an exact number of hours.
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The current total playtime of Doubleagent stands at 212 days and 22 hours – that alone is already quite a significant amount. While many other WoW players may have similar playtimes, they have likely experienced much more variety than Doubleagent.
It should be noted that the player behind Doubleagent usually does other things on the side, such as watching series. Gathering herbs and ores typically requires very little attention. This is partly because he has perfected his farming route over the years, and also because the enemies in the starting area pose no threat to a Pandaren at level 70.
Doubleagent has already received several honors: Over the years, Doubleagent has inspired many impersonators who also wanted to level up in a rather unusual way. But only Doubleagent had the perseverance to do this over and over and became one of the most well-known WoW characters. Blizzard in some way acknowledged this and immortalized him as a reference multiple times:
In the Monk Order Hall (Legion), you can see a Pandaren running around in the background, gathering ores and herbs.
In Hearthstone, the reference is less subtle. There is the card “Doubleagent” – a Pandaren who wears both the Alliance and the Horde tabards.
Could you imagine leveling a character in this way? Or is it just crazy that Doubleagent still uses this method after years?
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Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres have been available as Galar versions in Pokémon GO since summer 2022, but the three legendary birds are not easy to catch. We want to know: How many of you have caught them – if any? Take part in the survey.
The problem with the Galar birds: A new item landed in Pokémon GO on July 26, 2022: The Daily Adventure Incense.
You can activate it once a day to receive increased spawns for 15 minutes – sometimes even rarer ones than usual. At least as long as you keep moving. The “grand prize” is, so to speak, the three legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in their Galar variant.
However, as of today, no reliable pattern has been established for how to get the three birds to spawn. It seems you just need luck for them to appear – and even then, catching them is not guaranteed.
Rare, hard to catch – Did you have success?
Besides the rare appearances, the birds come with another challenge: a very low catch rate combined with a very high flee rate.
This means it is quite unlikely that they will stay in the Pokéball when you hit them, but it is quite likely that they will flee if the catch attempt is unsuccessful.
What do you generally think about Adventure Incense? Do you still use it regularly to chase the birds and other spawns, or has this feature worn off for you? Tell us in the comments!
Also, aside from the Galar birds, there is a lot going on in Pokémon GO. The new season has begun and December brings lots of events and content. You can find an overview of the December events in Pokémon GO here.
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The WoW demon Cortyn has played all the quests available in Dragonflight and draws a conclusion. How is the story of the expansion? Is it worth it?
World of Warcraft Dragonflight has been playable for almost two weeks and, as is my tradition, I locked myself in my room for a few days and played through all the quests.
But how good is the story of Dragonflight? How interesting is the narrative? Are the side quests worth it or just boring standard fare?
Anyone who knows me knows that story and quests are particularly important to me. I am someone who “levels quickly,” but I read every quest text, click through the monologues of the NPCs around me, and watch every dialogue. I just love the world and want to know what the developers have come up with.
So, it was clear to me that every single side quest had to be played through until I could finally claim the achievement “Master of the Teachings of the Dragon Isles” and thus really experienced all the relevant story content.
The Main Story: Short, but Just Right
The main campaign of Dragonflight, when completely skipping all side quests, takes an average of 5 to 7 hours and thus has a quite solid scope. Compared to Shadowlands, the characters here are convincing all around. Especially the antagonist Raszageth has stayed in my good memory, but also the rivalry between Furorion and Sabellian, as well as the individual aspects of the dragons have received ample attention.
Raszageth may look sinister, but her motivation is clearly understandable.
Blizzard has taken sufficient time to fill the previously rather meager story of the dragons with significantly more content, close some knowledge gaps, and make every character interesting without exception.
In particular, I would like to commend the enemies, namely Raszageth and the Primalists. Blizzard has succeeded in portraying them not as “the next crazy cult” but as rebels with a cause that is absolutely understandable from their perspective. Without wanting to spoil too much here, I can only heartily recommend everyone to read the story texts closely and also pay attention to the characters’ voice lines. They are generally not crazy lunatics, but often relatable individuals.
I have caught myself more than once wondering: Are we really on the side of the “good”? Are the Primalists really the bad guys? Or are the Titans not even the real villains?
The story of Dragonflight once again is filled with shades of gray, even if they are subtle, and one has to think a bit longer about certain things.
The two black dragons want the throne – but only one can have it.
The only criticism I have here is that the number of “real” cutscenes seems to have decreased. While there are often “in-game sequences,” the elaborate, high-quality cutscenes have been rarer.
But in summary, the main story of Dragonflight is interesting, understandable, and never boring.
The much larger theme of Dragonflight, however, is the side quests – and that’s what I will address now.
Endless Side Quests – Each One is at Least “Good”
The significantly more important aspect of Dragonflight is the outstanding number of side missions to accomplish in every area. A whopping 34 side quest chains are only documented through the achievements, and they often consist of 6-10 quests, sometimes a bit less, in other cases a bit more.
It is particularly noteworthy that Blizzard has significantly enhanced the otherwise annoying “Kill X of these” or “Collect Y of those” missions. Almost always, there are small dialogues between the acting NPCs at the beginning or end of the quest and some “mini-events” where either the collected items are interacted with or the next phase of the quest is initiated. They are often just small sequences, but they make it feel like more than just “turning in a quest and moving on.”
I particularly liked, especially with the side quests, that Blizzard has well highlighted the shades of gray of the enemies.
The “big characters” are seen less in the side quests, but they are still very strong.
In one quest, we have to watch over a number of baby dragons hiding from the attack of the “Shardflame” – that’s the rogue Dracthyr faction, which is a major adversary in Dragonflight. In search of magical artifacts, a member of the Shardflame then storms this nursery and is clearly overwhelmed by the situation. He cannot bring himself to harm the little dragons, and after a few quests, he even decides to ensure that nothing happens to the little ones in this conflict.
A theme that particularly struck me in all the quests in Dragonflight is love – in all its possible facets. Whether it’s the romantic love of a couple, the platonic love of a true “bromance,” or the familial love of a mother for her children.
Yes, this theme also includes that Blizzard has a significantly higher representation of homosexual couples with Dragonflight or establishes that in Azeroth, love exists across racial boundaries. For example, one finds a centaur hunter trying to flirt with a dryad (who is quite into it) or overhears a quest line that two research Kirin Tor – an elf and a human woman – are much more than just colleagues.
The two Kirin Tor share more than their work – this is only learned on the side, but it casts everything in a different light.
Whether one finds this cheesy or annoying, everyone has to decide for themselves. I found it all very coherent and logical. It has made the world more vibrant and was usually simply incorporated into the “primary story” of the quest. It makes the characters more relatable, tangible, and multifaceted. Some criticized it as “forced” or “annoying” – I mostly found it cute, but always fitting.
Extremely Many Quests Have Remained in Positive Memory… Actually All
When it comes to side quests, one doesn’t look for a single gold piece, but every single one is interesting if you care about the game world. The “world building” that is done here is top-notch.
There was a blood elf who was paired with a human mage during the dragon scale expedition and actually had no desire for it. The human, on the other hand, is completely overmotivated and wants to explore many secrets. Over the course of the quest chain, the two thaw a little, have funny dialogues, and in the end even become comrades – until the blood elf sacrifices himself to save the human, because the “is the future of the expedition.” The quest suddenly took such a dark twist that it really affected my mood. And all with characters I had not known an hour earlier.
Elsewhere, a small group of black dragons is found, who are somehow mentally stuck in the past and waiting for Deathwing the Destroyer to finally emerge from the Maelstrom and set the world ablaze. It hurt a little to break the little overmotivated dragon’s heart and teach him that Deathwing had already been there and lost. I won’t forget the tear-filled little eyes anytime soon.
The humor is also great, or at least hit my taste. For instance, you’re supposed to bring food to a hunter who immediately starts telling you about his problems with the bears nearby. We’re already rolling our eyes internally and thinking: Yes, we probably have to hunt them for him. But not at all, he says coldly: “What? Do I look that incapable to you? No, I will do that alone.”
Near the capital Valdrakken, there is a quest line revolving around a spa. There, a line has formed, and in true “Karen” manner, there is an elf who “really wants to speak to the manager”.
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I could go on for many pages because actually every side quest is worth mentioning. Each one of them is either entertaining, profound, funny, or sad – often several things at once. From each individual quest, it’s clear that here story writers with passion and much love for Azeroth were at work. Nothing felt like “standard fare”.
If the side quests of Dragonflight are the new “standard fare”, then we as WoW fans have very, very bright times ahead of us. Because I want more of that. Much more.
It’s been a long time since the game world has felt so coherent, so much like World of Warcraft, yet so modern.
I would even go so far as to say that regarding quests, Dragonflight is nearly perfect. I wouldn’t know what could still be improved. Every single story was one worth reading. And only a few MMORPGs and even fewer WoW expansions can claim that.
How did you like the quests of Dragonflight? Did you read them attentively? Or did you just “skip through” quickly? Which one has stayed in positive memory?
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“Guilty Gear Strive” is the latest installment of the eponymous fighting game series. On the gaming platform Steam, it receives very positive ratings. The game is on sale until December 12, 2022.
What kind of game is Guilty Gear Strive? Guilty Gear is a series of fighting games developed by Arc System Works. The series combines 2D with 3D graphics and tells a large, cohesive story throughout the games.
What does the gameplay in Guilty Gear Strive look like? The game includes a story mode available in English and Japanese. In it, the story from the previous games reaches its grand finale. Alongside characters already known from the series, new figures are also introduced.
As is usual in fighting games like MultiVersus or Super Smash Bros., you have a variety of different attack types at your disposal: you can execute weak and strong attacks and combine them into combos for greater damage.
Once you have beaten the opponent’s health points down to 0, it counts as a K.O. When all of the other person’s hearts are knocked out, you have won the match.
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In several offline modes, you can train and refine your skills:
Mission
Survival
Training
Additionally, you can also fight against another person offline or online in PvP modes and showcase your fighting skills.
The Guilty Gear series features complex gameplay mechanics that remain challenging for players in Strive. However, the game provides several aids for newcomers to find their way.
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How do players evaluate Guilty Gear Strive? The game has a very good score of 92% positive ratings from a total of 12,402 reviews (as of December 10, 2022).
Players praise the gameplay, and some especially seem to celebrate the music:
Pril Deterjan: “They actually added a game as a bonus to this music album.”
Jac Sparrow: “I have a problem, there’s a game on my soundtrack.”.
User Sensei summarizes his experience with the game like this: “First of all: It’s incredibly fun! I’m actually an MMO and MOBA player, but I have played pretty much every fighting game in Steam in my library. So far, I have only played fighting games casually, but with GG Strive I just get hooked… the motivation to get better, spend hours in training, and learn combos makes it really easy to enjoy GG. I honestly can’t find any real negative point… so a clear recommendation for anyone who can appreciate 2D fighters!”
Some also mention that the game has brought them to the brink of anger or despair due to its difficulty.
How much does Guilty Gear Strive cost? You can currently get the game on Steam with a 25% discount. Instead of €39.99, you can get it for €29.99 until December 12, 2022. The bundles are also currently discounted: The game including Season Pass 1 is available for €44.99. For the Ultimate Edition, which includes not only the game and Battle Pass 1 but also Battle Pass Season 2 and the Content Kit DLC, you currently pay €64.79 (as of December 10, 2022).
The seven previous games in the series are also available on Steam for €8 to €28.
World of Warcraft is finally an MMO again? At least that’s what Bellular thinks and explains how the Dragon Isles foster much more cooperation and group play.
Before the launch of Dragonflight, the streamer and MMO analyst was still full of doubts about whether World of Warcraft could turn things around. Now he looks at how Blizzard has changed the game world in the Dragon Isles and how this design naturally makes everything feel better. He believes that Blizzard has even brought “the MMO back to the MMORPG.”
What does Bellular think? In one of his latest videos, the YouTuber and streamer analyzes why World of Warcraft feels so good right now. In the past expansions, WoW had increasingly felt like a “lobby game,” where you only looked for a group for dungeons or raids without doing anything in the actual game world.
But that has now changed; the world has become more vibrant, and there are many more pleasant encounters between players.
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He sees the improvements primarily as Blizzard’s MMORPG turning back to MMO aspects. More specifically, he said:
WoW feels very much like an MMO world… perhaps for the first time since Wrath of the Lich King. […] The Dragon Isles feel like they are always full of players who are getting things done.
How does he come to this opinion? In the rest of the video, Bellular analyzes why World of Warcraft with Dragonflight feels much more like a classic MMORPG again, and the main reason for this is the design of the quests and various events. Almost all “big” quests are designed so that you can manage them alone, but playing in a group is almost always more efficient and a bit more fun.
Whether it’s the cooking event with the Tuskarr, the big hunt, or the reputation grind with Furorion and Sabellian – you can succeed alone everywhere, but it’s simply more enjoyable with other players who are also in the area.
“Nothing is better than when the sky darkens just because someone has written ‘SOUP’ in the area channel, and everyone shows up to collect achievements and reputation.”
The events also naturally ensure that players meet at certain locations and then complete tasks together – whether by forming a group or just quickly killing a rare enemy together.
However, Bellular also notes that WoW still hasn’t reached Season 1, which could pull many players from the open world permanently into dungeons and raids. Whether the game world stays lively when the best players start grinding “Mythic+” again or take on the tough raid bosses remains to be seen.
What do you think of World of Warcraft right now? Does it feel good to encounter so many players and often collaborate with them? Or do you find that rather annoying and prefer quest areas “to yourself”?
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A 27-year-old soldier is working as a DJ under the artist name “Anastasia Rose” on Twitch. This is now backfiring for her as she is charged with refusal of obedience.
Who is Anastasia Rose? According to her own statements, the Twitch streamer comes from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is active as a DJ on various social media channels.
On YouTube, her channel has about 16,600 subscribers, and on Twitch, there are even 146,910 followers (as of December 10, 2022).
Professionally, she works as a paramedic with the rank of sergeant in the Bundeswehr hospital Berlin. However, she has not been on duty since April 2021 due to illness.
Due to her activity as a DJ on the internet, Anastasia Rose now has a big problem: she is being charged.
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This is why Anastasia Rose is being charged
What is the problem? On December 8, 2022, the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office published a press release titled “Professional soldier as DJ? – Charges for refusal of obedience” (via berlin.de).
It states that the 27-year-old had worked as a DJ, even though she was on sick leave and had also been prohibited from engaging in secondary employment. Therefore, the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office filed charges with the Tiergarten District Court for 23 cases of refusal of obedience.
Military Penal Code – § 20 Refusal of Obedience
(1) Anyone who refuses to obey a command by rising up against it with word or deed shall be punished with imprisonment of up to three years,
who refuses to follow a command because they rise up against it with word or deed, or
who insists on not following a command after it has been repeated.
(2) If the offender refuses obedience to a command in the cases of paragraph 1 no. 1 that is not immediately to be executed, but follows it in a timely and voluntary manner, the court may refrain from punishment.
Anastasia Rose had been selling merchandise such as perfume and clothing and had produced several music videos in addition to her artist activities. Since July 20, 2021, she had been ordered by her superior captain a total of 10 times to cease her secondary employment.
Despite this, Anastasia Rose is alleged to have performed live as a DJ 23 times in the period from August 7, 2021, to June 8, 2022, both live and in online livestreams.
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How does Anastasia react to this? According to Nordkurier, Anastasia Rose reportedly spoke on the evening of December 9, 2022, on her Twitch channel about the accusations and media reports, partially in tears:
She stated that she had never viewed her performances as a secondary occupation. Furthermore, she did not receive payment for the performances and did not act as an organizer. She saw her activity as purely artistic and had not intended to disclose her profession in the Bundeswehr to the public.
She further spoke in the stream about her training in the Bundeswehr, the refusal of orders, and the sick leave. She described her experiences as a paramedic during the Corona pandemic, which she presumably found burdensome. She also stated that she was not a professional soldier but was performing the role “temporarily” and wished to leave the Bundeswehr.
All tanks in World of Warcraft are in trouble. They were simply too strong – and Blizzard is taking action. But even the weak Brewmaster Monk is affected.
In World of Warcraft, both Season 1 of Dragonflight and the “World First” race will start in a few days. However, there are still some issues with class balance, and tanks are particularly a thorn in the developers’ side. They currently withstand too much and do not want to fall. In many cases, they are not even reliant on healers. This is set to change.
What does Blizzard have planned? Blizzard wants to significantly restrict all tanks in their survivability. Whether you play Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Monk, Druid, Paladin, or Warrior, all tanks will take nearly 10% more damage starting from the weekly reset (December 14, 2022).
To achieve this, Blizzard is nerfing the individual passive abilities of tanks that previously provided damage reduction. This value will be reduced by 10% for all tanks, which in some cases even means that the damage reduction from such traits will completely disappear if the value was previously at 10%.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The developers feel that tanks are currently much too strong. Regarding the patch notes, Blizzard stated:
In general, we have found that the new talent trees brought a lot of power across all classes and specializations. Talents that were previously exclusive to a talent tree, legendaries, or covenants can now be selected simultaneously. Through our latest tests, we found that the damage taken by tanks needs to be increased.
While we are happy that players enjoy playing tanks in Dragonflight, and we want the role to remain ‘healthy’, there are some negative effects when tanks are too strong, and we want to avoid that. We want healers to play a key role in keeping tanks alive, and tanks should not be able to handle large parts of a fight alone after the rest of the group has already died. […]
We believe that tanks will still feel powerful after these changes and that this will lead to a more balanced gameplay experience for everyone.
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The community receives it negatively: The changes are rather poorly received by the tanks. While some understand that tanks currently just live too long, this does not apply to the Brewmaster Monk, who is regarded as the tank that falls the fastest. Therefore, understanding is low that the Brewmaster is also affected by the nerf. Here are some opinions from the community:
“The tank nerf is well justified, except for the monk. I feel the Brewmaster was simply overlooked in this tuning. The poor Brewmasters really have my sympathy. This is the tank with the most buttons of all tanks, and playing it well already required a lot of skill.”
“Yes, let’s make sure that even fewer people play tanks. We really didn’t need this.”
“I understand the nerfs. I healed 16 Mythic-0 instances in the last two weeks. I can’t remember ever having to heal the tank. Only the group needed healing.”
What do you think of the changes? Are they good and sensible? Or is Blizzard messing up again?
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Crunches are not uncommon in the video game industry just before the release of a game title. In an interview with an American media outlet, 15 former and current Blizzard employees provided insight into the developer situation surrounding Diablo 4.
On December 8, 2022, the American newspaper “The Washington Post” published an interview with current and former Blizzard employees who discussed the development difficulties with Diablo 4, a major game title whose release date was recently announced.
What was said? The release date of June 6, 2023, was already one that had been pushed back multiple times. And yet, according to the interviewees, crunch seems necessary to get the game finished on time.
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Diablo 4: The trailer for the release date
How is crunch managed? Activision Blizzard does not mandate crunch, but there are perks intended as incentives.
These include a $25 DoorDash credit for those who work more than 10 hours a day or a stock bonus plan for employees who complete the game. Employees can receive stock worth $5,000 to $50,000 depending on their level of experience for achieving performance goals.
What is the reason for the crunch? The interviewees see the problem as poor management, which allegedly led to the crunch and the late release date. They also named several individuals whose working methods hampered the team.
Decisions were not followed through by them, and features were cut, rendering all prior work wasted. Some aspects of the game were pushed only to have the decision reversed and discarded. This, the team felt, burned them out over time.
An experienced game maker, known for bringing troubled games to completion, was brought in February 2020. However, the only thing the interviewees took from it was a weekly Zoom meeting, attended by hundreds, where he mixed development issues with topics like movies or celebrities. The team found this unhelpful.
One person explained: “People were frustrated because we all thought he would come in and fix the game. And when nothing happened, it led to this massive turnover.”
What else was to blame? Other factors that led experienced employees to leave the company, resulting in the loss of valuable knowledge, were, according to the interview statements:
What does Blizzard say about it? A spokesperson for the company stated to the Washington Post the following regarding the development of Diablo 4:
“As you may know, the development of games in general and ‘Diablo IV’ in particular follows an iterative process, whereby the scope evolves over time. The production of the game is going very well. Overtime is voluntary and restricted to certain teams. We regularly survey the team about their professional well-being, and the latest results are as positive as they have been in years.”
The victory in a large battle royale with over 100 opponents is something special for many players. It is all the more astonishing how easy it can be to secure a victory. In Call of Duty: Warzone 2 this applies as well – because a strong item can stack in the backpack and some just don’t do their job.
Full concentration throughout the entire match duration, a high pulse for the adequate oxygen supply to the brain, and a few somewhat competent teammates – the best cocktail for victories in a battle royale shooter.
But you can also take it easier, for example, by working a lot with the gas circle and occupying good positions early in the smaller, last gas circles. You sit around a lot, but with patience, you can also gain strong advantages.
Or you focus directly on your opponents’ mistakes: Complete some contracts, collect some cash, and buy a backpack full of self-revivals. Because currently, it’s sometimes very easy to snatch a victory this way – if opponents don’t finish their job.
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CoD Warzone 2: Kill your opponents!
Currently, the self-revivals of Warzone 2 are being controversially discussed. These things can be used to get back on your feet after being knocked out.
There is little to criticize about the items themselves. They were already part of Warzone 1 and are a good and sensible extension of the gameplay.
Players see the new inventory system as a problem. Because you can completely stuff your backpack with self-revivals. This leads to sometimes crazy clips where players effortlessly achieve easy victories:
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In the thread, users give players an important tip: Eliminate your enemies!
The clip shows well how the player goes down three times, but each time comes back thanks to a self-revival. In the end, the player wins the match because he can easily get the last kill.
In such situations, it borders on negligence to leave a downed opponent lying on the ground. Always make sure to eliminate your opponents.
It took a long time, but now Blizzard has “taken action”. The quest log in World of Warcraft has been expanded, and you can now take on more quests.
Players of World of Warcraft find it hard to part with things. Whether it’s beautiful pet sets, some old collectible items, ancient crafting materials – or even quests. However, quests often become a problem, as you can only accept up to 25 missions simultaneously in WoW. At least until now. Because Blizzard has significantly raised the limit in the quest log.
What was the problem? While 25 quests alone for the Dragon Isles are probably sufficient, many players still have quests that they find hard to let go of. This could be a quest from an old raid, or truly long-term tasks, like in the garrison, where you must kill 500 characters of a certain race – a mission that can take months.
Giving up such quests would mean sacrificing progress made over weeks or months, which is why many find it hard to do.
What has changed? With a small hotfix, Blizzard has “suddenly” lifted the current limitation of 25 quests in the quest log and increased the limit to 35. From now on, you can accept and track an additional 10 missions. For twinks, this means that you can take on even more quests simultaneously when leveling in an area where there are many missions available (such as in Outland).
But this is also great for everyone else who want to accept every mission on the go without later feeling frustrated trying to find that one missing exclamation mark on the map.
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Blizzard collects many “easy wins”: The community refers to what Blizzard is currently doing in World of Warcraft as collecting “easy wins”. This means improvements to the game that are relatively easy to implement but drastically enhance the gaming experience for many players. The increase of the quest log has been desired for many expansions. That Blizzard is willing to introduce this “on the side” is seen by many as a good sign.
What do you think about the change? A purely positive thing? Or do you groan because you will now have even more tasks in your quest log that you will never complete?
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