In Fortnite the servers will be down today, on October 18th, across all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance work will be used to upload the new update 22.20 to the servers. Preliminary patch notes for the update are available here.
What is happening today in Fortnite? This time a patch is expected. For this, the servers will be taken offline for maintenance and the new patch 22.20.
This patch finally brings the long-awaited “Fortnitemares”, the Halloween update to Fortnite. So if you have been waiting for the spooky things of the colorful battle royale, now is the time.
Update 12:00 PM: The update can be downloaded on all platforms and is 3.725 GB on the PS5. The servers are also up and you can log in now. We have listed all the patch notes for you.
Patch Notes for Patch 22.20 on October 18
Fortnitemares has started: Like every year, a Halloween event starts in Fortnite. This time, Fortnitemares 2022 is also starting and you can test free items, monsters, and many spooky and new modes until November 2.
Here is the trailer for the launched event in Fortnite:
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Fortnite shows the Fortnitemares 2022 in the trailer – Features a new crossover with Rick and Morty
New weapon: In Fortnite, you will be able to find a new weapon called the “Howler Claws”. This melee weapon has many cool effects that you can use in combat.
By howling with the claws, you can spot enemies in the vicinity and even see through walls. In combat, you can then execute a four-claw combo that makes you a deadly beast.
To acquire the weapon, you must perform a ritual at an altar of your choice on the map. These altars are scattered all over the map.
The claws in action
Additionally, you will also find candies on the ground and the famous pumpkin rocket launcher during your matches.
New Horde mode without building: In Fortnite, you will have the opportunity to participate in a new mode called the Zero Build Horde mode. This mode lets you fight against many monsters, earn points, and have fun with friends. If you complete the quests for this mode, you will receive a secret reward.
Free items in Fortnitemares: You also get the chance to earn cool free items again. These include a chrome glider, a pickaxe, and a back bling.
You have until November 1st to earn these items before Fortnite takes the opportunity away from you. So don’t miss your quests.
These items you can earn for free
New skins: And with every new update, there are also new skins that players can purchase in the shop. The following examples were recorded by Shiina in his video.
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With the exception of map changes, the Fortnitemares changes are not included in competitive playlists.
Bug fixes:
Revive cards no longer sink if the player was eliminated in water.
Players can once again track the progress of their EvoChrome weapon upgrades in competitive playlists.
Moving the right stick on the controller will no longer unintentionally navigate through menus.
A problem on mobile devices was fixed where water appeared to be floating above the ground.
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long is it offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to be shut down by Epic Games at 10:00 AM German time to install update 22.20. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to search for new matches from 9:30 AM.
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When can you play again? The servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance work, and playing is then not possible. Downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by the updates from previous weeks.
During such maintenance, there can also always be technical problems, bugs, and delays. If such complications occur, we will report on it here immediately.
When will the patch notes come? Epic Games usually releases a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If that happens, we will list them here briefly and clearly.
What new content does update 22.20 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? We still don’t know anything concrete yet, but leakers have often proven to be reliable sources with their predictions. According to Hypex, you can expect:
Fortnitemares 2022 with free items
Pumpkin Shockwave Cannon
POI changes
Halloween boss and mythic weapons
Diagonal movement on PC
Zero Build Horde Rush release/info
What do you think about today’s update? Are you excited about what Epic Games is bringing to the game with Fortnitemares? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments!
In the meantime, there is a crazy weapon in Fortnite that could be nerfed soon:
A Twitch streamer averaging 45 viewers is likely the worst player you can have on your team in League of Legends. The streamer has resolved to ruin every LoL match he is assigned to.
The streamer aims to die as often as possible in a match, driving his teammates crazy in the process. While doing this, he wears a mask on Twitch and dances quite absurdly.
If teammates explain to him how terrible he is, he links his Twitch account in the chat.
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What does the player do that drives people insane? The streamer plays things like “Disco Nunu”: that’s what it’s called when you play the hero Nunu but do absolutely nothing with him, just standing in the mid lane and dancing.
When he pretends to play seriously, he takes completely irresponsible risks, claiming “I’m soloing the tower now,” only to get taken down in two hits.
To support his goal of feeding as often as possible with gameplay decisions, he uses abilities like Ghost and Teleport. This way, he gets to the enemies faster, who kill him.
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Apparently, the streamer has set out to ruin his teammates’ ranked matches in LoL: When he plays like this, his own team lacks a player, effectively playing 4v5, and the opponent becomes stronger, as every death gives the opposing team experience points and gold.
The streamer shows proof of his audacity in a tweet that on October 2nd, he set the rank 1 for most deaths in a game with Rammus – having 200 deaths (via twitter).
However, this is still far from the insane record set by another Nunu:
Has he succeeded with this? The streamer is not really successful with his tactics on Twitch: he averaged 45 viewers over the last 365 days. Even when he became popular for a short time through a reddit thread, the viewer numbers only rose briefly – his style of play apparently offers not much entertainment value.
Player allegedly wants to provoke a permanent IP ban
What happens to him? As reported by Dotesports , the player has now been permanently banned by Riot with 708 different accounts. The toxic behavior known as “griefing” is penalized in LoL by an automated ban system.
But this seems to not bother him, as people on reddit say, he simply buys new accounts for little money to jump back into ranked immediately.
It is said that he wants to demonstrate a flaw in League of Legends’ ban system, which apparently consists of the fact that he cannot truly be banned from the game, but only his current account. Dotesports states that he wants Riot to permanently ban his IP.
Players demand Twitch ban for streamer
How is this being discussed? On reddit, people do not find his behavior funny at all. They criticize Twitch, stating that such behavior should also be punished with a permanent ban from the streaming platform. They cannot understand how someone like this could become an affiliate at Twitch.
Users on reddit also ask what drives someone to carry out this hollow behavior, giving some ugly speculations about the mental state of the streamer.
Doug “Censor” Martin was a successful professional player in the Call of Duty: League. After his playing career, he is now focusing on a career as a content creator and recently made headlines with an action. However, this has consequences: He claims to have been excluded from a major tournament in CoD: Warzone – due to harassment.
This is what has happened so far:
Nadia Amine streams as “Nadia” on Twitch and is the most successful female streamer of Call of Duty: Warzone. In terms of “Watch Time,” she currently ranks 2nd among all Warzone streamers (via sullygnome.com).
The streamer has been facing a modern-day witch hunt for some time. Other content creators accuse her of cheating, and many users on Twitter support the theory that she could be cheating. She says herself: ‘Accept that a woman is better’.
The former CoD pro Doug “Censor” Martin then announced a video to reveal the “truth about Nadia.” Many users thought it was about the cheating allegations against Nadia. However, the video featured, among other things, a marriage proposal to Nadia.
MeinMMO shows you how the story continues and what Censor says about the entire action. This all happens just before the release of the new Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. We include a trailer for you here:
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Censor is disliked by many users, now also by CoD
What happened after the marriage proposal? The video about the “truth about Nadia” attracted a lot of attention around Censor.
Especially for users who agree with the hacking allegations against prominent Twitch streamers like Nadia, Censor became a sort of hero – the ex-pro who is cleaning up in the scene. After the video, the tide turned accordingly. In this part of the community, he attracted a lot of hate.
But even in other parts of the community, his action did not find much favor. Censor has always been seen as a poser. With the Nadia video including the marriage proposal, he may have gone too far and made it clear that it was only about clicks, about attention.
The people responsible at CoD publisher Activision seem to be taking it a step further. Censor stated on Twitter that he was not allowed to participate in a $100,000 tournament due to harassment. The tweet was deleted but saved:
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Tweet translation: “Activision has excluded me from the $100,000 tournament on Fortune’s Keep because Nadia is playing too. They said I would ‘harass’ her. I found that a bit hysterical, to be honest.”
How does Censor explain himself? In a podcast, he explained the background of his action (via youtube.com). For him, it is all entertainment, as is for Nadia.
Censor says: “Nadia’s gimmick right now is that people want to see her get caught cheating. That makes her unique at the moment. Plus, she is pretty and really good at Call of Duty. When you combine all that, it makes sense that she is growing so much [as a streamer] right now.”
She is great and smart to profit from this situation. Censor saw it as an opportunity and wanted to use the attention around Nadia for himself.
I love the attention and the clout yes. But I delivered in what I said I was going to deliver, internet played themselves.
Censor: “She trolls the internet every day,” plays with the accusations and does not let herself be beaten. He finds that fantastic and wanted to join in a little. He had already explained before the “truth about Nadia” video that he could not expose Nadia, even if she was cheating.
The ex-pro says that the internet made it look like he was proving that Nadia cheats with his dangerous half-knowledge. For him, it was nothing more than a PR stunt, where people on the internet twisted the facts so that he looked like a liar.
He has always clearly communicated that he could only expose cheaters in ranked mode of CoD Vanguard – not in Warzone.
Censor says he knew all the time what he was doing and he doesn’t care what people say about him now. Nadia gained many Twitter followers from the action, and his channel has also grown. They depend on each other in the scene to grow.
Censor saw the opportunity to grow and seized it.
Leave your opinion on the topic. Do you find the ban justified? What do you think of Censor? Is he overdoing it with his craving for attention? Leave a comment.
Final Fantasy XIV releases Patch 6.25 today with its new content. How to unlock the new quests and dungeons can be found here.
This is the situation: Today, on October 18th, the new update 6.25 goes live in FFXIV. It brings a whole range of new content, which is why there will be a 4-hour long maintenance of the servers beforehand.
Meanwhile, the patch has already been deployed, and you can download it to start right after the maintenance ends.
How long does the maintenance last? The server maintenance ended as scheduled at 12:00 PM. The servers are online, but you can expect queues of about 500 players.
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Return of Hildibrand
The meeting of the legendary smiths.
This is one of the prerequisite quests for the new “Relic Weapons,” which are called “Manderville Weapons” this time. Unlocking them is tied to the entire Hildibrand questline.
How to unlock the quest:
Name of the starting quest: Attack of the Außerætheric
Quest NPC: Nashu Mhakaracca
Location: Radz-at-Han (X:11.8 Y:11.2)
Requirements: A combat or mage job at level 90. Completion of the previous Hildibrand quests “A man who awakens desire with honor”
Manderville Weapons
This traditional type of weapons is unlocked through a quest and is upgraded and improved continuously over an expansion. By the end of the expansion, they thus become temporarily the strongest weapons in the game.
How to unlock the quest:
Name of the starting quest: Make a piece out of Manderville
Quest NPC: Servants of the Mandervilles
Location: Radz-at-Han (X: 11.8 / Y: 11.2)
Requirements: A combat or mage job at level 90. Completion of the previous Hildibrand quests “Copy of an Unreplicable”.
The Omikron Tribe
The new hub of the Omikron tribe.
The tribe features new dailies, of which you can complete 3 daily (6, if you manage to do the first batch before the reset today at 5 PM). For the Omikron, you complete the daily quests with your gathering classes. They provide a lot of EXP for your gatherers, in case they are not yet at level 90.
How to unlock the quest:
Name of the starting quest: The Seed of Peace
Quest NPC: Jammingway
Location: Ultima Thule (X:25.4 Y:26.3)
Requirements: A gatherer at level 80. Completion of the quest to the dungeon “Stigma Holometrics”.
Unstable Vault: The Undercity of Sil’dih
One of the enemies of the Undercity.
The new dungeon is designed for 1 to 4 players and offers variety compared to the usual dungeons in FFXIV. You access the content through the new “Vault visits” in your main menu, under game content.
How to unlock the quest:
Name of the starting quest: A Key to the Past
Quest NPC: Shallow Marsh
Location: Old Sharlayan (X:12.0 Y:13.3)
Item Level: 575
Requirements: A combat or mage job at level 90. Completion of the quest “Under Protective Wings”. Then speak with Osmon in Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3).
The dungeon seems to be a mix of the Deep Vault and contents like Bozja and Eureka. On one hand, there are no restrictions for group composition here. You can enter with 4 tanks or 3 healers and one DPS.
On the other hand, there are special commands that are exclusive to the dungeon. They are called “unstable commands” and have effects that are usually reserved for other jobs. These include healing and reviving teammates. You can set up two different sets with up to 5 commands.
The Curious Undercity of Sil’dih
The Curious Undercity is a harder version of the unstable vault. It is designed for 4 players, who must form a group consisting of 1 Tank, 1 Healer, and 2 DPS. Depending on the group composition and commands, players receive a bonus to their damage.
How to unlock the quest:
Quest NPC: Osmon
Location: Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3)
Item Level: 610
Requirements: A combat or mage job at level 90. Completion of the quest “A Key to the Past”.
Loot Exchange: Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3)
The revival in the content is limited. Each participant receives access to the command “Revive II,” which can only be used once and then can only be activated again after a certain time. All other revival effects are ineffective.
The Curious Undercity of Sil’dih (Epic)
Players looking for a special challenge can find it in the epic version of the Undercity. It can only be entered by an existing group of players, and here too the Tank-Healer-DPS rules apply.
How to unlock the quest:
Quest NPC: Osmon
Location: Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3)
Item Level: 610
Requirements: A combat or mage job at level 90. Completion of the Curious Undercity of Sil’dih.
Loot Exchange: Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3)
Basically, the same rules apply here as in the normal version, but with the difference that unstable commands cannot be used here. Also, death is punished more harshly here.
There is no revival
Dead characters cannot return to the start of the dungeon and stand up
In the case of a group wipe, the dungeon resets
If a character disconnects or loses connection during the content, it is also considered death.
If the group cannot complete the dungeon within a certain time, the enemies in it receive a boost. Their dealt damage increases significantly, and the damage received decreases.
New furniture from the design competition has been added.
A new emote has been added.
A new outfit has been added.
New mounts have been added.
New companions have been added.
New fashion accessories have been added.
The power of transcending in “Pandæmonium – Asphodelos (epic)” has been increased to 15%.
For players who are the target of the Paladin PvP command “Guardian,” the effect “If the target interacts with an object, the command has no effect” does not apply when they interact with an object they possess.
New crafting recipes have been added.
New gathering points have been added, and new items can be found at old gathering points.
New fishing spots have been added, and new fish can be caught at old fishing spots.
The name of the fishing spot Elegeia has been changed to Domicile of the Ea.
The fishing spots “Fount of Remorse” and “Domicile of the Ea” in Ultima Thule have been lowered from level 90 to 84. The yellowed Ophiotauros leather treasure map can no longer be found there.
New achievements and titles have been added.
The Adventurer Pass and portrait have been enhanced with new decorations.
If after a world transfer or data center journey the home world has not been visited for a long time, a recommendation to return to the home world will be shown.
New trophies have been added. (Only in the PlayStation®5 version)
New background music and sound effects have been added.
What do you think of the patch? Will you start right after the maintenance ends, or is it “Never play on Patch Day” for you? Let us know in the comments.
What does Shavka use the speed for? Basically, to show off a little playfully, to amaze roleplayers, and simply to get around the world faster. However, this set is also good for quickly farming dungeons or old raids to collect mounts, toys, or achievements. Because often, in the old content, the long running times are the problem, and any speed increase ensures that you can farm the content faster and thus more efficiently.
How fast can a character in World of Warcraft get? The answer: Very. Even epic mounts look old in comparison.
If you want to get around quickly in World of Warcraft, you buy a mount, preferably a fast one. However, many players might be surprised when the Reddit user “CASMTHD” runs past them in Azeroth.
Because even on foot, he is faster than others on a mount – and that continuously. He published a video showing his rogue Shavka – with insane speed.
What can be seen? The video shows only the rogue and her gear in the first few seconds, allowing everyone to get an impression of how these massive bonuses come about.
Shortly afterwards, Shavka starts moving with a speed that would likely catch the attention of many onlookers in Stormwind. He dashes through the city in a constant sprint, causing many to look around confusedly for the rogue.
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Since she is in a capital city, Shavka can also permanently activate the Night Fae soul shape and use the soulbind bonus “Somnambulist.” The appearance of the soul shape is disabled using some toys, allowing the character to maintain her original appearance.
This allows Shavka to continuously race through the streets and alleys of Stormwind at an impressive 314% of her original movement speed.
By the way: Don’t let the “32%” in the character screen confuse you. There, World of Warcraft does not summarize all speed increases, but only those from the tertiary stat.
How is this possible? The rogue combines a large number of different effects for these insane speeds. This primarily includes the tertiary stat “Movement Speed” (“Speed”), but also other bonuses, such as still active Azerite bonuses from “Battle for Azeroth.” Together, Shavka achieves 207.45% movement speed – all from passive effects that work continuously.
If he adds more bonuses that have only a short duration, he briefly reaches up to 374% – just barely behind the speed of fast flying mounts.
What does Shavka use the speed for? Basically, to show off a little playfully, to amaze roleplayers, and simply to get around the world faster. However, this set is also good for quickly farming dungeons or old raids to collect mounts, toys, or achievements. Because often, in the old content, the long running times are the problem, and any speed increase ensures that you can farm the content faster and thus more efficiently.
Riot Games, the developer behind League of Legends and Valorant, has acquired the studio Wargaming Sydney. This studio was responsible for the technology and code behind games such as World of Tanks and World of Warships. Now, it will help Riot to release new MMOs and console versions faster.
Who exactly has Riot Games acquired? BigWorld was founded in 2002 in Sydney and was acquired by Wargaming for $45 million in 2012. It is one of the largest development studios in Australia.
They could all benefit from the experience of Wargaming Sydney.
What will change in the company? According to the official press release, not much. All developers are expected to be integrated into Riot’s team and continue to work in Sydney. Only the publishing team will remain with Wargaming to continue operating the games there. Wargaming also retains the rights to “Bigworld Technology” and continues to operate its games with it.
Head of Riot Sydney will be Molly Mason-Boule, who was employed at EA from 2004 until May 2022. Naresh Hirani, the Head of Development at Riot Sydney, commented on the acquisition:
We were really impressed by the alignment of the work culture we noticed in dealing with the people at Riot, and we can’t wait to bring our expertise in global development into the relevant teams. I’m sure I speak for the entire team when I say we are all very much looking forward to being a part of Riot and helping provide players with incredible experiences.
Additionally, the press release states that the studio in Australia will continue to expand and be supplemented with talented personnel.
Support in the technical department is something Riot Games could use in the view of some players. Recently, the well-known streamer Tyler1 expressed dissatisfaction with the LoL client:
Today, on October 18, the Spotlight Hour with Trevenant starts in Pokémon GO. We show you everything about the bonuses, Shiny Trevenant, and whether this event is worth it for you.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour starts in Pokémon GO. In the evening, the event runs for an hour and makes a selected Pokémon significantly more common in the wild. At the beginning of each month, the developers decide which Pokémon will be in the spotlight on Tuesdays.
Several bonuses are provided to enhance the event. Today, you will encounter Trevenant during the Spotlight Hour, and there is a bonus for double candy. We show you all the details here.
Spotlight Hour on October 18 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour begins at the usual time of 6:00 PM. The event will end again at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During the event, you will encounter Trevenant nearly everywhere in the wild. If you light a lure, it will also attract the event Pokémon more frequently.
You will receive double the amount of candy for catching Pokémon. A good bonus if you are still on the way from level 41 to 50.
Is there a Shiny Trevenant? Yes, you can catch Shiny Trevenant in Pokémon GO. In the following graphic, we show you Shiny Trevenant and Shiny Trevenant in comparison.
Is the Spotlight Hour today worth it? Unfortunately, neither Trevenant nor its evolution Trevenant are interesting in trainer battles or raids. The two attackers cannot keep up with other ghost-type Pokémon. The event is especially worthwhile for collecting experience points.
Will you participate in the Spotlight Hour with Trevenant today, or do you not want to play the event this time? Share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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If you have a Nintendo Switch and, like me, are not really satisfied with the included Joy-Cons, fortunately there are now many good and affordable alternatives. The previous favorite controller of MeinMMO editor Maximilian Dettenthaler now has a successor with the Split Pad Compact. In this review, you’ll find out if the device is worth it for you.
On one hand, I am a big fan of innovative gamepads and on the other hand, I play a lot with my Switch in handheld mode. However, since I find Nintendo’s standard Joy-Cons really uncomfortable over time, I absolutely needed another controller.
With the Split Pad Compact, it now officially has a successor since October 14, which the manufacturer promises will provide a Pro-Controller-like experience in handheld mode (via Hori).
To check if that’s really the case, I had to get a copy immediately, which I tested for you based on the following criteria:
6.3 cm (Length) x 10.4 cm (Height) x 4.2 cm (Width)
Weight
Left and right controller each approx. 70 g
Price
54.99 Euro (RRP)
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Appearance and Size
The Split Pad Compact comes with a recommended retail price of 54.99 € and in two designs – Apricot Red and Light Gray-Yellow, of which I tried the latter. In the future, there should also be more designs. For example, you can already pre-order a controller with a Gengar design on Amazon. According to Amazon, the version is supposed to be released on November 4, 2022.
The Split Pad Compact by Hori.
Aesthetically, I immediately notice that the Split Pad Compact has slimmed down significantly compared to its larger brother, the Split Pad Pro.
Since I have played with the predecessor for a long time, I personally find the Split Pad Compact a bit too small so far. However, this may also just be a matter of getting used to.
Fortunately, the grips of the controller are still larger than those of the standard Joy-Cons, which I really appreciate. Because after longer sessions, my hands occasionally hurt with the normal Switch controllers due to the cramped and uncomfortable position.
The gamepad is definitely suitable not only for children’s hands but also for adult hands.
Size comparison – Standard Joy-Cons (top), Split Pad Compact (middle), Split Pad Pro (bottom)
Build Quality and Ergonomics
Besides the appearance, I really like how high-quality the device feels – especially for the price. It is stable and well-made, as one would expect from other Hori controllers.
With the many rounded edges, the new Split Pad feels noticeably more ergonomic to me. This is an immense improvement compared to Nintendo’s Joy-Cons, which are completely straight and therefore not ergonomic at all.
The image shows how rounded and ergonomic the gamepad is compared to a standard Joy-Con.
While the top of the Split Pad Compact is smooth, the bottom is somewhat rougher for better grip. Therefore, the grips fit well in the hand and feel really comfortable and compact. So the controller lives up to its name.
The Split Pad Compact fits well in the hand. The rear trigger buttons are also easy to reach.
Functionality
Unlike the Joy-Cons included with the console, the Split Pad Compact has a real D-Pad on the left grip that feels fantastic.
The normal Joy-Cons are obviously multifunctional and designed to be attached to the included controller adapter to form a “real controller”. They can also be used in tabletop mode. In this mode, the Switch stands on a surface while the Joy-Cons are disconnected and can be held in the hands by one or more players.
However, since the Split Pad Compact does not have its own battery like the standard Joy-Cons, it draws power directly from the console itself. Nevertheless, I don’t notice a significant increase in my Switch’s power consumption.
This, however, also means that the Split Pad Compact is purely a handheld mode controller, with which you cannot play in docked or tabletop mode. Personally, this is not a problem for me, as I own a Switch Pro Controller for playing on the TV and do not use the Joy-Cons.
The buttons are not mostly made of rubber like the predecessor, but are all made of plastic. And especially with these, the Split Pad Compact stands out for me personally.
The buttons have a good height and a great resistance.
Because I have not played with any Joy-Con replacement for the Switch that felt as good as the buttons on the Split Pad Compact. From the important buttons on the right grip to the screenshot and home buttons to even the small plus and minus buttons – each individual button has perfect resistance and optimal height. To be honest, I even find them a good bit more comfortable than my previous favorite controller.
And also with the shoulder buttons, Hori has made significant progress. In the predecessor, the Split Pad Pro, they are somewhat larger, but in my opinion also a lot softer. The responsiveness of the shoulder triggers is therefore much better on the Split Pad Compact.
The shoulder buttons of the Split Pad Compact.
In my opinion, the biggest improvement is clearly the analog sticks of the Split Pad Compact. The textured rubber on the concave thumbsticks prevents slipping compared to the smooth surface of the predecessor and the regular Joy-Cons (which are convex, by the way).
Convex thumbsticks have a surface that curves upward. Concave thumbsticks are indented downward. This is designed to reduce slipping on these control sticks.
But not only that, both analog sticks of the Split Pad Compact feel very precise and have a significantly larger range of motion than the standard Joy-Cons of the Switch. By the way, I found the sticks on those to be far too stiff, while the ones on the Split Pad Pro were almost too soft. So full marks for the Split Pad Compact here as well.
In addition to all these features, the Split Pad Compact also has three additional buttons on both sides of the controller that are not available on the standard Joy-Cons.
For both grips, there is a button with a turbo function. This can be assigned to any button, as well as the D-Pad. This effectively tells the controller that you are pressing the selected button in a high-frequency tempo or even holding it down continuously. The frequency of this turbo can be individually adjusted to your needs on both grips.
Additionally, both grips have another trigger button at the back of the controller that can also be manually assigned to a button using the assign button on the front. Many Pro controllers on other consoles now have this feature, and I find it incredibly practical.
The buttons with which you program the additional functions of the Split Pad Compact, like the rear trigger.
Missing Features
Unfortunately, the Split Pad Compact is also missing a few features of the normal Joy-Cons. For example, it does not have gyrosensors and thus no motion control. Since this is not used in many games anyway, I find this generally acceptable.
However, I find the complete absence of vibration much more unfortunate. Especially from playing with the PS5, I am now used to HD rumble features and wouldn’t want to miss it – except for competitive shooters. I simply find that good vibration can make the gaming experience feel much more immersive.
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If you are looking for a good alternative to the normal Joy-Cons of the Switch for handheld mode, I can highly recommend the Split Pad Compact. With its good build quality, ergonomics, precision, and great additional features, Hori has really developed an outstanding gamepad that clearly puts the standard Joy-Cons in the shade for me personally. Purchasing the controller also makes sense from a financial perspective.
The only small downsides for me are the missing gyrosensors, the lack of vibration, and the size, which may not fit everyone. But even so, in my opinion, it is an almost perfect Joy-Con replacement that gives my previous favorite controller solid competition.
Pros
Build quality
Practical additional features
Good height and resistance of buttons
Precise, concave thumbsticks
Good ergonomic grip
Weight
Compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED
Good value for money
Cons
Missing gyrosensors and thus no motion control
No vibration
The size may not be suitable for everyone
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FIFA 23 offers you another way to get free packs: FGS Exchange / FGS Swaps. If you watch certain streaming events on Twitch or YouTube, you will earn FGS Tokens. These can be exchanged for packs. How it works is explained by MeinMMO.
What rewards are there? FIFA 23 offers, like its predecessor, “FGS Swaps“: You watch specific FIFA streams on Twitch and YouTube and receive FGS Tokens in return, which can be exchanged for packs in the game:
You must link your EA accounts with Twitch and/or YouTube and watch specific event streams. In return, you will receive tokens that you can use in FIFA 23 for special SBCs. These FGS SBCs can be repeated as often as you like.
All details on participation are shown here. If you want to pick up some tips on the power shot, check out the video:
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FIFA 23: FGS Exchange – Participation, Streams, Tokens
How can I participate? You need to link your FIFA/EA account with the streaming platforms. We will provide the German instructions for this:
What do I need to watch? Once you have linked your accounts, you need to search for specific channels on Twitch that have “drops available”. For this, select the “Browse” tab and then “Live Channels”. Filter by “FIFA” and check the icons under the streams.
You can ensure you’re in the right place by regularly checking the official Twitch channel of EA Sports FIFA: FIFA Channel via twitch.com.
Currently, there is no list of specific streamers who will definitely provide you with drops. Streams are expected to be part of the “EA SPORTS Cup”, where the best FIFA players compete against each other.
The days on which the streams will run can already be listed:
Twitch Dates FGS Tokens
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
November 28
December 5
January 16
January 18
January 21
More dates and the events on YouTube will be announced during the season. In total, there should be 25 FGS events, and thus theoretically 50 tokens could be earned. In practice, however, this number is hard to achieve.
What do I need to know about the tokens? To receive a token, you must watch the selected streams for at least an hour with a linked account.
You can collect one token per event on each platform – that is, 2 per event. However, you can only have one token of an event in your FUT clubs inventory at a time.
If you obtained the Twitch token from October 17, you must spend it before you can receive the YouTube token from October 17. You can then keep that. If you only get one token, you can save it until the end of the event (expected in January).
However, EA states that it can take up to 24 hours for the token to appear in your FIFA account. How well the “2 tokens per event” system works will have to be seen.
Which killer is the best? The developers of Dead by Daylight have now revealed this – and it surprises quite a few.
Within the Dead by Daylight community, there are always lively discussions about which killer is currently too strong or too weak. Typically, this information is mainly based on the feelings of the players – and hence it might be somewhat inaccurate. Because the developers have published the “kill rates” for the various killers.
This clearly shows which killer is currently ahead – regardless of all MMR levels or just among the top 5%.
What kind of information is this? In Dead by Daylight, the “kill rates” are always a topic of discussion. These rates indicate how successful killers are in their matches, measured by the deaths of survivors.
A kill rate of 50% would mean that a specific killer on average kills half of all survivors (thus 2). A higher rate means more kills, a lower rate corresponds to fewer successful kills.
The developers have published the datasets for two different groups. Once regarding all MMRs (skill rating) and once only regarding the top 5% of players.
All MMRs in Dead by Daylight
What do the data say? Interestingly, the data differs significantly depending on whether one includes “all players” or just the top 5%. Especially the killers that force additional objectives for the survivors – namely the Zenobit, Onryo, Mastermind, Nightmare, Pig, and Plague – lead the list.
This can probably be explained by the fact that newcomers are often overwhelmed by additional tasks. Of course, anyone who has to fulfill additional objectives alongside “surviving” and “repairing generators”, like disarming traps, solving a puzzle box, or waking up from the nightmare, is likely to make more mistakes.
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In the “top 5%”, the latest killer “The Mastermind” dominates with 65%, closely followed by the Plague (63%) and the Dredge (62%). Not surprisingly, the Trapper, who is essentially the flagship of Dead by Daylight, ends up in a disappointing last place.
His traps are simply too ineffective against experienced players, and he takes far too much time just to set the traps in position.
What does that indicate? Generally, the data provides good indicators of where various killers currently stand, but it also shows some amusing peculiarities.
It is noteworthy that the Nurse scores the lowest in terms of her overall rating by far. Across all MMR boundaries, she is the least successful killer, with a kill rate of “only” 52%. And this is despite the fact that the Nurse is generally considered the best killer.
However, she is also particularly difficult to master, but once you do master her, she can impale survivors in seconds.
More about Dead by Daylight can be found here on MeinMMO:
So who is now “the best” killer? Overall, it is undoubtedly the Mastermind (“Wesker”) who leads the rankings across all evaluations and also among the top 5%, with a kill rate of 63% and 65%.
However, many players still debate whether the Nurse should actually be at the top of this table. Because in the hands of a highly skilled killer, the Nurse remains very dominant and deserves a better ranking.
What do you think of this statistic? Does it correspond to your perception in Dead by Daylight? Or have you had entirely different personal experiences with the efficacy of the killers?
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The Community Day in November 2022 at Pokémon GO has been revealed. The Pokémon Teddiursa will appear more frequently. In addition, there are bonuses for Stardust, Candy, and a “Full Moon phenomenon.” We show you the details on start time, bonuses, and Shiny Teddiursa.
What’s new: The team from Niantic announced how the Community Day in November will run. We now know that the Ground-type Pokémon Ursaluna will be available in the game for the first time during the event.
We provide you here with an overview of all the details known about the event.
Community Day with Teddiursa – All Details
When does it start and end? The Community Day with Teddiursa runs from November 12 at 14:00 to 17:00.
How to catch Ursaluna? From Saturday, November 12 at 14:00 until Sunday, November 13 at 06:00, the full moon shines in Pokémon GO. If you can see it, you can evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna.
After that, you can only evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna during a full moon. The evolution costs 100 Teddiursa Candies.
This is what Ursaluna looks like
Event Attack: As you may know from previous Community Days, the event brings a special move into the game. If you evolve your Ursaring into Ursaluna during the event, it will learn the Charged Move Play Rough. The attack deals 100 damage in Trainer battles and 110 damage in Gym battles and Raids.
The bonuses: The following bonuses are active during the event:
Triple Stardust for catching Pokémon
Double Candies for catching Pokémon
Double chance of XL Candies when catching Pokémon (For Trainers level 31 and above)
If you activate incense, it lasts for three hours
If you activate lure modules, they last for 3 hours
Surprises in Snapshots
An additional special trade (max. 2 per day) between 14:00 and 22:00
Trading costs half the Stardust from 14:00 to 22:00
You can encounter Shiny Teddiursa
You can find a Shiny Teddiursa in Pokémon GO for quite a while
Special Research for €1: As with other Community Days, you can buy a ticket for the Community Day with Teddiursa for about €1. This unlocks a special research task that brings you items and encounters with Teddiursa. The research is called “A Sweet Snack.” Here on MeinMMO, we will show the tasks and rewards of the ticket on the morning of the Community Day, so you can more easily decide if the purchase is worth it.
Bonus Raids: From 17:00 to 22:00 on November 12, following the Community Day, a three-hour Raid event will take place. In Level 4 Raids, you will encounter Ursaring. If you succeed in the Raid, Teddiursa will appear in the vicinity of the Gym for 30 minutes after the battle. You cannot participate in these Raids with Remote Raid Passes.
What do you think of the prospect of the Community Day with Teddiursa in November? Do you think it’s good that Niantic is bringing this special full moon evolution?
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All events in October for Pokémon GO summarized with dates and details. We show you all known bonuses and which events are particularly worthwhile.
What does the overview show? Niantic gave a first glimpse of the upcoming events in October 2022. We summarize the overview here with themed events, raid bosses, spotlight hours, community day, and research breakthrough.
Update on October 18: We have added new information and links to the upcoming events in October to the article. This includes the Halloween event.
All events in October 2022 overview
In October, you can expect several events revolving around the “spooky” theme since Halloween is approaching. Accordingly, you can expect Pokémon like Gengar, Giratina, Ninjatom, and Shuppet. In the overview, we list all events and highlight the dates that could be worthwhile.
Which events are particularly worthwhile in October 2022?
They can be worthwhile: So far, details for some events are missing, but from the announcements, you can already see which dates could be good.
Spotlight hour with Gengar: The evolution of Gengar, Gengar, is a strong glass cannon and a popular attacker. Thanks to Gengar itself and the Stardust bonus, you can significantly fill your dust reserves and secure strong Pokémon during this time.
Raids with Giratina: Raids with the popular Pokémon have been long-awaited since 2020. Thus, the joy of finding the strong attacker in raids again and securing some strong specimens during raid hours is huge. Especially the Origin Form should interest you here.
Halloween event: During spotlight hours, you will see the bonus on evolution XP twice and none with candies. This suggests that the Halloween event will once again offer a generous candy bonus this year. It’s worth it to catch Pokémon during this time and also tidy up your collection. Additionally, Halloween events in Pokémon GO always bring spooky Pokémon into focus. The first part of the Halloween event has already been revealed.
As soon as there are more details about the upcoming events, it will be easier to assess which ones are truly worthwhile and which should not be prioritized too highly.
Do you already have favorites in the overview and dates that you are marking in your calendar? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler has achieved great success with his Pay2Win content on Twitch and YouTube. Now comes the surprising change of heart: He no longer wants to support gambling in games and intends to boycott FIFA – apparently, his brother talked him into it.
Who is Trymacs? Trymacs is one of the biggest German Twitch streamers. He is known for spending a lot of money on games, yet he always warned his fans against it. It’s all a scam; he, on the other hand, would do it for content and get the money back that way.
Nevertheless, he has already received a lot of criticism for promoting loot boxes in his streams – both from his own viewers and from Jan Böhmermann from the ZDF Magazin Royale.
Trymacs also immediately dove into the current FIFA 23 – and has already invested €21,000 in the “best team in the world”. However, during the weekend of October 14, he seemed to lose interest in the game after being targeted by stream snipers.
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What led to this change of heart? On October 16, Trymacs reacted to a YouTube video by his younger brother Nicolas. He publishes psychology videos under the name “How To Be Human” and examined how players are manipulated into spending money.
In the video, Trymacs’ brother discusses various psychological aspects that are supposed to encourage people to spend money on games – especially in the form of so-called loot boxes. He also highlights how this is comparable to gambling.
According to him, the games FIFA and Madden fulfill the definition of gambling; they only differ in one point: There is no way to get your money back or cash out real money – that is exactly what is important for the legal interpretation of the term “gambling”. Loot boxes and similar do not count as gambling in Germany.
To further substantiate his arguments, Nicolas cites various studies showing the influence of gambling, especially on children and adolescents, who would be negatively affected in the long run.
You can watch the complete video including Trymacs’ reaction here:
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All this seems to have made Trymacs think quite a bit. While he has always distinguished himself from other streamers with his disclaimers, he now asked himself: How many people has he actually prevented from spending money on FIFA and how many has he encouraged to do so?
Trymacs asked his viewers directly and seemed shocked that 25% of his fans were more motivated to spend money on FIFA.
Additionally, Trymacs points out that viewers would simply switch to other streamers should he stop playing FIFA. And there, they would not even be warned about the negative consequences because he is the only one who would criticize EA so openly.
Finally, Trymacs allowed his chat to vote. The result: 77% of his viewers urged him to take the first step. Still in the stream, he uninstalled the game and stated that he intended to boycott it in the future. Next year he also wants to convince other streamers to join the boycott.
How is the action being received? His viewers are celebrating Trymacs for the boycott and are impressed by Trymacs’ brother. His fans appreciate the insight and find it good that he acknowledges past mistakes and does not want to repeat them (via YouTube).
Some comments note that the decision would have been better before the release of FIFA 23. But most are satisfied that Trymacs is now drawing a line.
For Clash of Clans, in whose latest update Trymacs has just invested €2,000, the boycott does not apply, by the way. That’s something completely different because you know what you get, according to the streamer.
What do you think about this? Strong action from Trymacs, or is the timing suspicious? Which games do you think should also be on his gambling boycott list? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
That viewers complain about ads on platforms like Twitch and YouTube is nothing new. However, streamers are not pleased either and sharply criticize Twitch’s incentive program – led by the probably biggest MMORPG streamer Zack “Asmongold”.
What kind of program is this? The “Ad Incentive” program for Twitch partners has the somewhat cumbersome name “Incentive Program for Ads” in German and aims to provide streamers with incentives to run more ads.
The program started in June 2022 and was introduced in September as a compensation for losses due to a lower share in subscription revenues.
How does the program work? Streamers receive monthly personalized offers (“incentives”) from Twitch. There are 3 factors:
How many minutes of ads per hour should be played
How many hours per month should be streamed
How much money is paid for this
Streamers can then choose between 3 offers, with significantly more money promised for running more ads. The amount of the offers is said to depend on viewer numbers, location, and streaming hours.
This example image explains the program (via Twitch)
For ads that are run beyond the agreed duration, streamers receive Twitch’s usual share.
Ads make up only part of streamers’ revenues, another important factor is paid subscriptions (“subs”).
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Streamers are dissatisfied with October offers
What is causing criticism now? On October 15, some streamers shared the offers they had received for this month – and how they compared to previous months. The problem: Twitch suddenly seems to demand significantly more ads and pays hardly more or even less for it.
Streamer Sweet Anita compared her offer with her usual ad revenues and found: “Twitch is offering me less than usual for MORE ads.” That doesn’t make sense, Anita said.
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The Souls speedrunner Distortion2, with over half a million followers on Twitch, compared the offers for the current month. He had the choice between 1 and 3 minutes of ads per hour. But for the option with much more ads, Twitch was only willing to pay 10 US dollars more – for the whole month.
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Others criticize not the amount of rewards, but the amount of advertising requested. The offers from Minecraft streamer Dylan “BoomerNA” started with a minimum of 5 minutes of ads per hour – that used to be the maximum.
Boomer did censor the offered rewards but added that Twitch had also offered him less money than in previous months. Now he would prefer to run no ads at all.
What consequences could this have? Very negative ones, fears Twitch star Asmongold. Because while some streamers complain about low rewards, Twitch on the other side sometimes lures with high sums that not every streamer can easily refuse.
Asmongold speaks of “life-changing sums” for almost everyone and of dire consequences for the platform. By creating incentives for 8 minutes or more of ads per hour, Twitch would pay streamers to destroy their channels – and ultimately the site itself.
The streamer predicts that this amount of advertising could soon become the new norm due to the incentive program.
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And indeed, streamers report in the comments of offers that would secure their everyday purchases for the month – for smaller streamers it is hard to refuse.
The Vtuber Mooni “meowmoonified” also talks about how hard it is for her to refuse the higher offers. Many of her viewers encouraged her to accept the incentives.
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So there are 2 factions: The streamers who feel they are offered too little money for ads and those who are tempted with incentives. But no one seems truly happy with the incentive program.
What do you think about this? Would you encourage your favorite streamers to run more ads to support them? Do you think Twitch is ruining itself with the advertising program? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
Asmongold himself streams after a personal crisis in July only on his secondary account “zackrawrr”. There he is no longer a Twitch partner, but his viewership numbers are similar. He estimates that this costs the platform $150,000 a month.
Most MMORPGs come with a fantasy setting that we basically all know. We at MeinMMO have compiled a few exceptions for you.
For this list, we made sure to distance ourselves from typical MMORPG settings and instead present something new. So MMORPGs that do not take place in a fantasy or science fiction world.
In the games presented, we paid attention to the fact that they have different settings. Moreover, all of them are playable on Steam.
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Secret World Legends
Setting: Horror | Developer: Funcom | Platforms: PC | Release Date: July 31, 2017 | Ratings: 66% positive, 86% positive in the last 30 days
What kind of game is this?The Secret World Legends is an MMORPG with a horror setting. The gameplay, however, differs from other MMORPGs, as each story chapter is a group mission and tells the main story as a kind of chapter. This is the focus of The Secret World Legends.
You discover mysterious stories, uncover atmospheric locations, and fight against creepy monsters. The world is the real world, albeit haunted by horror stories and the supernatural. There are interesting locations from our world to explore. For example, you can travel to cities like Seoul, London, and New York.
Who is it suitable for? Timid players should stay away from The Secret World Legends. However, if you love horror and MMORPGs, you have found the perfect solution here. If you like to follow an exciting story and enjoy series like Supernatural, you should take a look at this game. It is also available for free on Steam.
FallOut 76
Setting: Post-apocalyptic | Developer: Bethesda | Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox | Release Date: October 23, 2018| Ratings: 76% positive | Cost: 39.99 Euro
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What kind of game is this? With Fallout 76, Fallout becomes an MMORPG. It takes place after a nuclear war and throws you into the year 2102. The world has changed due to radioactive radiation, and you find yourself in a post-apocalyptic setting.
You explore post-nuclear America together with other players and try to repopulate it. Meanwhile, you fight against gangs, mutants, and robots. Classic MMORPG elements are supplemented by survival aspects.
Fallout 76 offers a detailed world that you can explore for hours. In addition, there are numerous quests and challenges filled with quirky humor. This sets it apart from other MMORPGs.
Who is it suitable for? If you want to explore an MMORPG world that is significantly different from others, Fallout 76 is the right choice for you. It is aimed at solo players who want to explore a lot, but also at groups who want to play together with friends. It is currently on sale on Steam. You can also currently get Fallout 76 for free with Prime Gaming if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Trove
Setting: Procedurally generated pixel world | Developer: Gamigo | Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: July 9, 2015 | Ratings: 80% positive
What kind of game is this?Trove is a sandbox MMORPG that visually reminds you of Minecraft at first glance, but is a bit more colorful. It takes place in an open voxel world where you can build your own structures.
There are various classes, like the Shadow Hunter, Boomeranger and a Pirate Captain. With these classes, you level up different abilities and upgrade your equipment.
In the endgame, you fight your way through huge dungeons that look different in each realm. Even 7 years after the release, Trove still receives regular updates.
Apart from combat, the MMORPG offers content such as fishing, farming, pets, sailing, flying, piñata parties, and more. It does not take itself too seriously, presenting itself in a more humorous light.
Who is it suitable for? If you’re looking for a mix of MMORPG, Minecraft, and dungeon crawler, Trove is perfect for you. However, there is no true lore. Instead, you explore dungeons and need to grind a lot. If that sounds good to you, you should definitely check out Trove. It is available for free on various platforms, even on the Nintendo Switch.
Which MMORPG setting do you like best? Have you tried any of the three presented games yet or are you planning to? Which MMORPG do you currently play the most? Are you looking for more unusual MMORPGs that deviate from the standard? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV will soon receive an update:
Gedonia is a new RPG on Steam, released on October 14, 2022. It takes place in a classic open world, immersing players in a fantasy setting reminiscent of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.
The special thing about this RPG is that it is developed by a single person – Oleg Kazakov. Gedonia can definitely be classified as an indie RPG. The development took 3.5 years, he writes on his Twitter account. There, Kazakov regularly shares the current status of his game.
The reviews on Steam have been very good so far. The RPG has received nearly 1,400 ratings, with 90% being positive.
A classic school fantasy RPG
What kind of game is it? In Gedonia, you create a character and set out to explore the vast open world. You are an adventurer leaving your hometown to uncover the secrets of the world of Gedonia.
You can develop your character over time into a mage, warrior, assassin, craftsman, or something in between. You don’t have to commit to a specific role, but freely choose which skills you want to enhance.
The story can take different turns. Depending on which faction you choose, you encounter different NPCs and quests. It has a high replay value.
Visually, the RPG is reminiscent of the early days of World of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall from 1996. The graphics may seem outdated, but still charming, especially considering that a single person developed the game.
In the video, you can see the official trailer for the release of Gedonia:
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Gedonia RPG offizieller Trailer zum Release
What additional content does it offer?
Dungeons with powerful bosses that grant you valuable rewards
Recruit NPCs to fight with you in the group
Challenges and puzzles distributed throughout the open world
Who is it worth it for? Those who like to explore alone in an RPG, seek new challenges, or simply want to relax and explore everything, should take a look at Gedonia. It might also be worthwhile for fans of the Skyrim series. Those who played the older parts might experience a bit of nostalgia here.
However, if you value the latest graphics and a flawless, finished game, you are in the wrong place. Gedonia does not look perfect and comes with some bugs that the developer still wants to fix.
Anyone wanting to try Gedonia can purchase it for €12.49 on Steam.
What do you think of the RPG? Have you tested it or do you plan to? Does the graphics evoke nostalgia for you, or does it seem rather off-putting? Do you wish for a multiplayer mode for the game? What do you think of the solo developer? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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The unbound Hoopa has landed through top raids in Pokémon GO. Many trainers are chasing the new monster – but the raids are causing discussions.
What are these raids? The top raids were unexpectedly introduced in Pokémon GO and bring the new “unbound Hoopa” as a raid boss. However, they are somewhat different from the usual raids.
The boss is much stronger and it requires significantly more trainers to defeat him
Only trainers on site can participate, no remote raids
The raid eggs hatch after 24 hours before they open
Once the raid is open, Hoopa stays for 30 minutes to be challenged
The new system generates excitement and promises an exciting Pokémon with the strong Hoopa. But the hurdles are high – which currently leads to discussions among trainers.
What are the problems? In the subreddits “PokemonGO” and “TheSilphRoad”, the top raids are currently the dominant topic. Many trainers express their opinions on the raids and share their experiences.
One of the most important topics is the difficulty: It is very complicated to gather the necessary trainers for a raid against Hoopa.
Some trainers report that their usual groups of trainers are sometimes not enough to defeat Hoopa – especially at lower levels and with not ideal counters.
“We were a group of 7, we had to go back to the lobby 3 times and managed it with 30 seconds left. Definitely harder than any normal tier 5 raid. The guy didn’t help either, as there aren’t many good bug type Pokémon”, writes a user (via reddit).
“My group of 5 failed and was lucky that 4 more people appeared to help later. We had about 5 minutes before the raid ended. We had no rare spawns nearby or anything. Pretty disappointing, to be honest”, criticizes another (via reddit).
“Five people are enough if you have the right counters at sufficiently high levels”, writes another (via reddit).
With the 24 hours, there is plenty of time to prepare for the raid and gather a few friends. However, this is still challenging, as not all locations have large Pokémon GO communities where one can access enough players or at least hope for someone to randomly appear.
“The feature is only suitable for already established groups or large cities”, finds a user (via reddit).
“One of the problems is that there is no easy way to find other players or community groups. Old local/engaged players already have their small circle to do raids (or multiple accounts) and they don’t really feel this problem”, writes another (via reddit)
“Not a single one of my neighbors showed up at the only raid we had, but they fight the gyms around the clock like crazy” (via reddit).
However, one trainer on reddit also shows that it can work. In his post, the user describes that over 40 trainers showed up at a Hoopa raid, who then split into groups that were able to defeat the monster.
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In this case, the system worked and enough players showed up to handle the raid. However, there are not many places where so many active players are available.
Especially in rural areas with small communities, it is difficult to gather enough people for the raid – especially since no remote raid passes can be used. Playing in the village often poses problems because there are fewer gyms, stops, and players than in the city.
What do you think is the right approach for the top raids? Participate in our survey!
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We also want to know: How have you perceived the top raids so far? Were you able to participate and catch Hoopa? Or have you encountered difficulties so far? And if so: What did they look like? Tell us in the comments!
Over the weekend, it became known that Destiny 2 has a powerful PvE weapon hidden in the Trials. Excited by this info, many PvE players eyed the guaranteed drop and ventured into the PvP endgame. However, actually obtaining the weapon turned out to be nearly an impossible task.
Which weapon was it? On Friday afternoon, it was announced in Destiny 2 that Bungie offers the powerful linear fusion rifle “Reed’s Regret” as a Godroll in the Trials. The weapon is available through reputation rank progression at the 14th Saint and is therefore a guaranteed drop.
“Reed’s Regret” is the only and is also considered the best linear fusion rifle with Stasis, from which strong damage builds can be constructed using elemental source mods.
The currently available version through reputation rank at the 14th Saint also offers Guardians a perfect and incredibly strong perk combination on top. This makes the weapon a dream for all Guardians who want to achieve high damage numbers with the least effort in PvE activities.
“Triple Tap”: Three rapid precision hits return a round to the magazine, allowing you to hold the trigger longer.
“Imperial Line”: Causes increased precision damage when at least two allies are nearby, which corresponds to 20% more damage.
“Veist Stinger”: When you damage an enemy with this weapon, there is a small chance when using the aiming device that the magazine will be refilled.
A challenging path that demands everything from solo Guardians.
Anyone who combines this combination with the Stasis elemental source “Elemental Time Dilation”, “Supreme Source Creator”, and “Source of Power” receives an insane boss killer machine.
“Source of Power”: Grants a temporary bonus to the weapon damage of “Reed’s Regret”, which corresponds to +25% damage on weapons with the matching element for 10 seconds.
“Elemental Time Dilation” allows you to stack this temporary effect.
“Supreme Source Creator” ensures that activating the super generates three Stasis elemental sources in close proximity.
This weapon thus sounds more than tempting for any PvE player. Especially because it theoretically allows you to deal so much damage that the final boss in the King’s Fall raid becomes achievable even in a 3-man team.
Therefore, understandably, many Guardians wanted to try, even though they had never played Trials before and thus had no reputation points at the 14th Saint.
Impossible task that costs 29,000 reputation points and your soul
Those who started on Friday and still thought optimistically: “This is definitely doable” were quickly proven wrong.
Bungie gave PvE players one of the most rewarding carrots in the game to lure them into the Trials. However, it quickly became clear that it would cost them everything, especially nerves.
“Reed’s Regret” is only available this weekend (October 14 – 18). This means that once the weekly reset occurs on Tuesday at 7 PM, the guaranteed Godroll can no longer be obtained. After that, it can only be obtained again through RNG luck with these perks.
To get the weapon, you need a crazy 29,000 reputation points, which corresponds to almost 3 resets in the Trials.
There is also no help from Bungie on the way there.
You will only receive double reputation points in the Crucible this week. However, these do not count for Trials.
No Freelance mode is active. So if you play solo because you don’t have a Trials team, you will mostly face well-coordinated teams that often communicate.
In solo play, you often face 0-5 defeats, which then only grant you 50 reputation points. Only those who can win 1-2 rounds receive about 100, and about 200 reputation points for a match win.
Finally, there is hardly any sense of honor in PvP of Destiny 2. This means you are not only facing countless matches, but also have to endure the humiliations of the opposing team. Many teams find merely a triumphant victory no longer sufficient, so teabagging and derisive gestures over your dead ghost are the order of the day.
All of this led many Guardians to give up the “Secure Godroll” mission out of frustration. The path to “Reed’s Regret” quickly proved to be a time-consuming hellish task, far removed from the fun that Guardians should actually have in a shooter.
After about 100 Trials matches, often only a rank reset was achieved.
The time spent on this was also high. Players reported that just for this one reset, about 20 exhausting hours in Trials were necessary.
The only advantage of the situation: While players were literally torturing themselves through the Trials, the normal valor reputation rank with Lord Shaxx leveled up almost by itself.
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Are there alternatives? The linear fusion rifle “Taipan-4fr” is considered a good alternative to “Reed’s Regret”. Since it can be crafted via weapon crafting, players can construct it with identical perks in the enclave themselves. There is a quest, and the weapon blueprint only requires 2 tuned deep sight resonance weapons for construction.
The “Taipan-4fr” inflicts Void damage. Therefore, it lacks the simple damage bonus that can be obtained with “Reed’s Regret” using the Stasis elemental source mod. Thus, “Reed’s Regret” is theoretically somewhat stronger in the end, as the buff for high damage is easier to achieve with it.
What about you? Have you tried to get the weapon? Solo or in a team? Have you already succeeded, or do you think it is not worth the effort? Feel free to leave us a comment on how you perceive the effort involved.
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The MMORPG Oldschool RuneScape has been around for several years, but things are still happening there for the first time. With 16 billion gold coins, the largest bounty in the game has now been paid out, and it was from the one who was killed.
What kind of challenge is this? Almost 2 years ago, the YouTuber and streamer C Engineer started a challenge on his channel. He played a character in Oldschool RuneScape in Hardcore Ironman mode. Furthermore, the streamer only allowed himself to play on PvP worlds, where he could be attacked by other players at any time.
During this time, his fans could deposit in-game gold into an account, the total amount of which would go to the one who could take out C Engineer. The challenge was supposed to end either when C Engineer managed to obtain the super rare Infernal Cape or when another player killed him.
What is Ironman mode? In fact, the streamer made it even more difficult than necessary by starting in Ironman mode. In this mode, your character faces massive restrictions, such as not being able to trade with other players or earn loot in groups. It all aims to have to fight through the world alone.
It is rounded off by the addition “Hardcore,” which means that your character permanently dies if they die.
However, after C Engineer had died twice against PvE bosses, he removed the Hardcore addition and continued to play only in Ironman, but he increased the jackpot for his deaths.
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Sometimes the only option is to escape
How did the streamer survive for so long? 605 days after the creation of his account, his challenge ended, but unfortunately not with the Infernal Cape. After all this time, the streamer was actually killed.
But how could he survive for so long? Well, he fled. Whenever he saw a hostile player, he used a spell that teleported him back to his house. In tough situations, he simply panicked and closed the game. In the end, he had only killed 10 other players while the 11th player became his downfall.
Trapped with no way out: To ultimately take out C Engineer, 5 opponents teamed up and set a trap for him. They knew that he was currently farming a certain boss to get an item from him.
So the bounty hunters blocked all exits and used a spell that forbade C Engineer from teleporting back to his house. The streamer tried multiple times to escape, but was ultimately completely surrounded.
He also tried again to close the game, but he had no chance. Even after logging in again, the enemies were still waiting for him to finish their business and kill C Engineer after 605 long days of the challenge.
In the video from C Engineer, you can witness the last minutes of the Ironman character:
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How does the streamer react? Initially, he can hardly believe that it is now over. He seems surprisingly composed and initially comments on his death with “That’s it… I’m dead. Yep… I’m dead.”
After that, he becomes a bit quieter. He summarizes that he would have preferred to end his run with the cape instead of with death, but what can you do. After 32 episodes on his channel, his challenge is now over, and he thanks everyone who watched and donated gold.
Then he shows live how he hands over the 16 billion gold coins to the character who ultimately killed him. The largest bounty ever redeemed in Oldschool RuneScape, as confirmed by the website PCGamer (via. pcgamer).
After that, C Engineer takes the matter with humor. While he still says in the video, somewhat puzzled, that he doesn’t know what to do now, he jokingly tweets shortly after, “Help, Google, how do I find a real job?” (via twitter).
How do his killers react? The leader of the group that hunted C Engineer also recorded the whole thing on video (via. YouTube). He describes that it was really not so easy to catch C Engineer. First, they had to clear all the other players out of the way who were after him.
When it finally worked out, the joy was enormous. However, one of the 5 participants missed the decisive fight because he was making tea when the streamer showed up. Nevertheless, he is allowed to join in and receives the gold because the group fairly shares the 16 billion among themselves.
What do you think about it? Have you ever experienced such a story in a game? What do you think about C Engineer surviving for a whole 605 days? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Gnome Online is a new sandbox MMORPG that gives you a lot of freedom. Your character does not level up; instead, you improve your stats. It focuses on real-time PvP with conquests.
On October 14, 2022, Gnome Online was released in Early Access. It is developed by the indie studio H-Production. They aim to create the “best PvP MMORPG on the market” and promise to continuously update Gnome Online with the help of players.
What kind of game is this? Gnome Online throws you into a fantasy world that graphically resembles Old School RuneScape. However, the gameplay is more aimed at PvP fans, as the MMORPG promises large battles between players on land and at sea.
The progression system differs from other MMORPGs. You do not have a level in which your character progresses. Instead, you level up skills and determine your playstyle as a result. There are no classes. The game replaces these with so-called “school skills,” of which you select one during character creation. All other skills can be leveled by any player later on.
The battles are dynamic and take place in real-time. You have to aim manually and also be careful not to hit your teammates, as there is Friendly Fire. To win battles, strategic approaches and teamwork are more important than leveled skills.
The graphics make the game appear much older than it is.
What other content does it offer?
An open world with 5 continents
Conquest of various villages and territories
Day/Night cycle
Crafting – All items are made by players, which should create a dynamic economy.
There is also PvE: In the open world, you will encounter roaming monsters.
Who is it worth it for? PvP fans can check out Gnome Online, while PvE players will not find it to their liking. If outdated graphics don’t bother you but rather evoke nostalgia, then this MMORPG is right for you.
Additionally, in Gnome Online, unlike many modern MMORPGs, you actually have to play with other players and communicate with them. If you enjoy that, you are in the right place.
What do you think about Gnome Online? Are you fans of PvP in MMORPGs? What do you think of the old-school graphics? Does it make you feel nostalgic, or are you glad there are better graphics today? Have you tested the game or plan to? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
