Players are eagerly awaiting the MMORPG for League of Legends (LoL). A few weeks ago, the news circulated that the game was not guaranteed. Now the head clarifies what that meant.
This is what happened recently: On Twitter, the head of the MMO, which is currently in development, made waves with tweets. Greg Street spoke about the state of the game. However, a few details were taken out of context or misunderstood.
In new tweets, he explains what was misunderstood, how the game is currently doing, and what Riot Games’ policy towards new games looks like.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a tweet in which I wanted to emphasize what kind of commitment I have made to this MMO. Some players and media picked up on the part “might never be released” and concluded that the development is not going well. Spoiler: It’s going great. This team is so well set up.
But there is no guarantee that a game will be released in this business. Anyone who makes that promise is basically saying that they will release the game even if it is disappointing. We will not release a disappointing game. (We also will not crunch just to make sure the game is as good as possible.)
He explains what could hinder the implementation of this MMO and what the next steps are. “Do I believe that Riot will eventually release an MMO? Absolutely. There are so many reasons to do so.”
However, he explains that he might not be the right head for it, that there might not be the right team yet, or that the design might not yet be right. But the company would keep working with the developer until it becomes the game you wish for.
What happened beforehand? In the earlier tweets that Street refers to, he wrote that there is no guarantee for a release of this game. They are very optimistic at Riot that it will work out, but you never know what happens. He explains that it is probably his last major project he is working on and is quite satisfied with that prospect.
If the current project does not meet the high standards of Riot Games, it will not be released in that state.
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The streaming platform Twitch banned the streamer STPeach for allegedly too daring cosplay of the character “Raven” from Teen Titans for 24 hours. The streamer found the ban so silly that she posed in a skimpy bikini during a stream afterwards. However, that was allowed because she was sitting in a kiddie pool.
Why was the streamer banned?
STPeach received a 24-hour ban from Twitch on April 11.
As she says herself, she was banned for having shown a cosplay of “Raven” from the animated series “Teen Titans” (2003-2006): The character Raven wears a cape, but is only scantily dressed underneath.
StPeach said she had worn the costume in a stream before without any issues. This time, she wore it again, played Elden Ring the whole time, and nothing special happened (no box was moved or anything). Nevertheless, she is now getting banned. She wanted to protest this (via twitter).
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What happened when Twitch appointed a woman to the security council who behaved like a deer
In protest: Streamer puts a kiddie pool in her living room
This is how she protested against the ban: The streamer absurdly interpreted Twitch’s rules regarding nudity. For a violation of these rules, she was banned. But on April 13, she streamed in a bikini, thus wearing significantly less clothing than in the Raven cosplay.
During this stream, however, she was sitting in a tub, so this outfit was now “legal” and Twitch had to keep the clip online.
StPeach in a bikini – this is, according to Twitch rules, allowed because she is sitting in a kiddie pool:
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However, if you sit in a tub and wear “appropriate clothing”, meaning a bikini, you are in safe territory – because there is a large section of “exceptions” that exempt Twitch’s clothing rules. Among others, there is an exception for swimming and beach visits.
This strange rule from Twitch, which can be so easily circumvented, has led to a “Hot Tub” meta, as female streamers specifically circumvented the rules for “nudity” to show as much skin as possible. Because it is enough to simply set up a kiddie pool in the living room for the stream to fall under “swimming and beach visits”.
The action by STPeach highlights the absurdity of these rules. How strange these rules can seem is repeatedly demonstrated by examples:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
The streamer further emphasized that he could only understand if a woman breaks up because the man was unfaithful or violent in some way. According to MontanaBlack, there is no other reason for ending a relationship. True love endures everything and you go through thick and thin together.
According to MontanaBlack, only cold withdrawal helps with heartache
How did the conversation about love come about? A viewer asked MontanaBlack what he could do, as his girlfriend left him after 3.5 years of relationship, saying that she did not want to lose him, but could not have a relationship with him right now.
The streamer then said: “Distance, brother, distance. These are those women’s games that mess us men up (…) aside with her, immediately distance.” MontanaBlack went on to say that his heart was also broken after his relationship with his girlfriend ended. He could understand how hard that is.
The segment starts at 01:07:37 and you can watch it here on Twitch:
Eris became more and more energetic and louder during his speech:
Love means always being there for someone. And if your girl tells you after 3.5 years: “I want to break up, but I don’t want to lose you, but right now I can’t have a relationship.” (…) Mourn for 2–3 months and then get rid of her, she’s not the one, brother.
MontanaBlack
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
After that, he compared love to drugs: “Love is, from a medical perspective – sounds silly now – like a drug.” If someone is admitted to a psychiatric facility, you can’t really treat them because they are like under the influence of drugs.
These love drugs distort perception according to MontanaBlack and he told his viewer that he “really needs to do cold withdrawal now,” which he also had to do after his breakup with his girlfriend. “I disappeared into a hole,” he said, making it clear that his stream break was related to the breakup.
In conclusion, MontanaBlack emphasized again that these rules of course also apply to men, not just women and said: “If you love a person, you are always there for that person.”
Asmongold also talked about women, but not about love, rather about VTubing:
On April 19, Blizzard announced the new WoW expansion Dragonflight, as well as Wrath of the Lich King Classic. We from MeinMMO were able to conduct interviews with the developers during the event. In the first part, we focus on the contents of WOTLK Classic, as well as the handling of Burning Crusade and the lessons learned by the developers.
Who did we speak to? Our guests in the interview were Holly Longdale, Lead Producer for Classic, and Kevin Vigue, Software Developer. Both answered our questions regarding the contents of WOTLK Classic.
When will WOTLK Classic be released? The release is planned for 2022, but no exact date has been announced yet.
WOTLK Classic starts directly with Patch 3.3.5 – Death Knights are not completely OP
MeinMMO: Let’s start the interview with the most important question. With which patch will WOTLK Classic start?
Kevin Vigue: I’ll take that one. We will handle it just like we did with WoW Classic and Burning Crusade Classic. WOTLK Classic will be developed based on Patch 3.3.5. We will derive the design and balancing for the classes from it, such as which abilities and talents they have. Then we will bring new contents in phases, similar to Burning Crusade, including raids, systems, or new in-game content.
The first phase will include Naxxramas, the Obsidian Sanctum, the Eye of Eternity, and Archavon’s Chamber. Phase 2 will include Ulduar, followed by Phase 3 with the Trial of the Crusader. The final phase will lead into the Icecrown Citadel.
But yes, we start directly with Patch 3.3.5 and will adjust it so that players get the best Wrath experience.
Arthas is the main villain of WOTLK.
MeinMMO: So that also means that the Death Knights are not as strong as they were at release?
Kevin Vigue: Yes, concerning their power level. I played a Death Knight shortly after the release of Wrath of the Lich King, and I remember all the different specs and talents.
Even now, you can tank and deal damage with every spec. All three are really fun. I played them all in different patches of WOTLK and had a great time with them.
The Death Knights in Classic still have these great systems, such as the original rune system with the different rune types and the powerful abilities. So there is still so much to love about the Death Knight.
But yes, we all remember the introduction of the Death Knights, and we decided that the last patch is a better and more balanced starting point.
“Dungeon Finder does not fit what we understand as Classic”
MeinMMO: What have you learned from Classic and also from Burning Crusade Classic that you can now apply and use to your advantage in WOTLK?
Holly Longdale: That’s an interesting question, as we have continuously conducted this evaluation. So we basically responded to how the community is developing with Classic. We spent a lot of time investigating what the Classic community is and what they are looking for.
We concluded that what makes Classic unique is the world as a kind of character in itself. Achievements are significant here. We want to ensure that we provide the nostalgic “World of Warcraft experiences,” both in terms of simplicity and difficulty. Players need to be able to rely on each other and know that being in a group and a team is better.
This insight from Classic has also led us to the discussion about the Dungeon Finder that we have constantly had in our team. Does it fit with what we now understand as Classic? And it is an example where we ask the community for feedback. But at the moment, our instinct and what we’ve learned tell us that it probably doesn’t fit well because a big part of the essence of Classic is about approaching people and forming lasting friendships.
We want to maintain that by improving our group search tool. But we felt that the Dungeon Finder is a bit too automatic. You get in too quickly, and you don’t have to get to know people first. That’s just one example, and we are constantly looking for new ways to involve the community.
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MeinMMO: You say that quick joining and leaving a dungeon does not fit Classic. Are those the only reasons against a Dungeon Finder?
Kevin Vigue: I think the core really comes from the Classic experience that we want to offer to players. Because Classic started as a fan request, where players spoke to us and said: Please, we really want you to bring Classic back. We want to experience the world as it once was again. We want to return to that time with these simpler systems. We want to bring back the social element.
We listened to them, and that paid off for us, because these fans made Classic such a great success, and we are very grateful to them. And they continued this in Burning Crusade.
There are certainly advantages to being able to press a button during lunch and join the queue for your dungeon without having to worry about social barriers or the kind of “hop in, hop out.” That’s something many other games do, including Shadowlands, and many people love Shadowlands for those reasons. However, we want to offer something different. That’s our strength. We want to offer different flavors of World of Warcraft so that players can choose the one that suits them best. And that was really the main reason we looked at the Dungeon Finder. We just said: Yes, that’s not quite right for us. We need to protect that Classic feeling.
Burning Crusade will fully merge into WOTLK to avoid splitting the player base
MeinMMO: When Classic was announced – and especially when the announcement of Burning Crusade Classic came – there were concerns in the community that the player base would be too heavily split. Now, with WOTLK Classic, there is a fourth game. Do you share this concern about the split?
Holly Longdale: We maintained the Classic era in Burning Crusade Classic because we wanted to offer what we thought players would enjoy. We thought a healthy number of players would switch to Burning Crusade Classic, but some might want to stay in the Classic era. And then we found that the vast majority had jumped into Burning Crusade.
So we learned that this time, when we come to Wrath of the Lich King, all our live servers will switch from Burning Crusade to WOTLK. And we will not create Classic era servers from Burning Crusade. Not at this time. If there’s demand for it later, we will do that.
When we talk about our season of mastery and the possibilities we have there, there’s a chance that we could eventually have a Burning Crusade era season. There are many possibilities.
But we want to ensure that we keep our communities intact and healthy. Therefore, we are very much looking forward to responding to the wishes and demands of the community and what attracts them. We will always remain open to everything, nothing is off the table.
There are some adjustments that simply weren’t technically possible before
MeinMMO: What changes will there be to WOTLK apart from the Dungeon Finder and the changes to the PvP rating?
Holly Longdale: There are a few things we are looking at closely. These include raids and raid locks and the enormous weight of all raid possibilities. Here we will reach out to the community to help us once we enter beta. Because there are some people who want Wrath just the way it was, with all the options that were available to them back then, especially with the rating.
And then we’ve heard comments that this has led to an enormous time commitment and burnout for them. It would be great if we could slow that down a bit. So we are trying to bring the community into the beta phase and have this discussion actively with them.
There is no world where we just resurrect any code that we saved as Wrath Classic and everything works then and is fine. It’s an enormous effort to piece things back together, including entire systems like arena teams that had to be rebuilt.
So there are some elements where we can make improvements and changes in quality, but overall our task is to convey the nostalgic experience. Another factor is also what we learned since WOTLK back then and which things were not technically possible at that time due to technology limits.
We are talking about the Barbershop, which was literally a barbershop before. You could change your hair. That was a limitation back then due to technology that we do not have anymore today. So now we want to be able to change gender. We want to enable you to change your face, and we are looking at other possibilities so you can represent yourself however you want in-game.
There’s a long list of things. Kevin says every day: “Hey, we should maybe do that.”
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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes
Kevin Vigue: Another point that comes to mind is that by the end of Wrath of the Lich King, item levels became a big thing in World of Warcraft. You had to have a certain item level to sign up for certain dungeons in the dungeon finder.
That’s definitely something we don’t want to bring back in Classic because we try to capture the old spirit: “Hey, if you have friends willing to guide you through the dungeon, even if you have undergear, then you are what they are looking for. You are an important part of the team.”
Moreover, we are very fortunate that some of the original designers work in our team. And they are the ones who spark many of these discussions, like: “Oh yes, I remember that, and I remember why we did it, and we were motivated for this reason.” But we also recognize that it had impacts or changed the game in a way that we didn’t really intend. Because it’s always a balancing act to restore something exactly as it was, with all the same numbers, with everything, just copy-paste as best as possible, and then create something that captures the original emotions we had even better.
Death Knights as a class directly for newcomers
MeinMMO: Many players report that they had their best time in WoW with WOTLK. Do you believe that the Classic version is a good starting point for complete newcomers?
Kevin Vigue: Absolutely. I believe Wrath was the first expansion for many people. And it introduced many new features that simplified immersion into the world.
A new feature in Classic will be that players can create a Death Knight per account directly, without having to level a character to level 55 first. If the Death Knight is the class you know from the original WOTLK and want to dive right in, you can do that. The first one is available right away without prerequisites.
In WOTLK Classic, the Death Knight will make his appearance again.
Holly Longdale: We will also offer a level 70 boost. This is for people who want to jump in and play with their friends who may have been playing for a while. What I love about Wrath is playing a Death Knight and talking to the Lich King.
We are really looking forward to welcoming back the players we have now – to welcome them in Wrath. There is so much love for Wrath of the Lich King. We will do our best to create the best version for our Classic fans that we can. And we will achieve that through community feedback. So we will definitely listen to you and observe.
MeinMMO: Thank you for your time and the interview!
What do you think about WOTLK Classic? Will you miss the Dungeon Finder? Will you miss Burning Crusade Classic? Can you understand the developers’ decisions? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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Fame in Dragonflight? Some WoW players are already gasping in horror. But don’t worry: The developers seem to have a plan.
It is probably no secret that many features of Shadowlands were received with mixed feelings by the World of Warcraft community. The fame system with weekly progression and as a barrier for character power was one of the controversial features. In some interviews about the next expansion “Dragonflight”, it was revealed that the fame system will be active again on the Dragon Isles – for multiple factions at the same time.
What is the fame system? In Shadowlands, the fame system (“Renown”) was one of the progression systems. There were 80 different “levels” and each of them had a small reward that was gradually unlocked.
These could be transmog, mounts, but also unlocks for soul bonds, legendary powers, or toys – or even entirely new chapters of the covenant campaign.
The maximum possible fame was limited each week by certain activities, creating a kind of “time gating,” whereby content was unlocked gradually.
The fame system in Shadowlands was controversial – for many players it was a forced grind.
What’s coming in Dragonflight? In Dragonflight, several factions will use a fame system. However, you won’t have to decide for just one faction; you can collect fame with multiple reputation factions at the same time. Jeremy Feasel from the WoW development team said in an interview with AusGamers:
You will see an evolution of the fame system that we used with the covenants, and we think this is a really cool way to set up a reputation faction that feels fresh for World of Warcraft. Our four main reputation factions will each have their own set of fame levels, which ensures we can reward you often. It allows us to show you what you’re getting as you unlock various things, whether those are cool cosmetics associated with the reputation faction or additional quest lines with further gameplay.
The new fame system is also supposed to go hand in hand with the daily quests, which will also be present in Dragonflight.
We really wanted to push these aspects far. The new version of daily quests will be transferred to a very activity-focused system, where you always feel like you are making progress. And, unlike with the covenants, you won’t have to choose just one reputation faction to collect fame. You can do them all at the same time.
Anyone who is already worried that this means being forced to repeat the same things on twinks and gradually increase fame across all factions can be reassured. Because it continues:
We are currently looking at how we can build twink-friendliness [into this system] in the same way we did in Patch 9.1.5, so it can be a significant renewal of the outdoor world.
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What does Blizzard intend with this? The idea behind the “new” fame system seems relatively good. It is supposed to be a new type of “reward path” from what players have known from reputation factions. Because in the past, reputation factions always released their rewards in very strict and fixed intervals.
Between reaching the “honored” and “revered” reputation level, there could often be several weeks during which players received no rewards at all. With the fame system, it is at least possible for selected factions to unlock individual reputation rewards repeatedly.
Whether traditional reputation factions will be completely abandoned is still unclear.
Do you think it’s good that the fame system will remain in some way? Or would you have preferred that there be no fame in Dragonflight at all?
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On April 21, Lost Ark will introduce a Battle Pass called the Ark Pass as part of the update “Battle for the Throne of Chaos” where players can earn additional rewards.
What is the Ark Pass? The Ark Pass is a Battle Pass similar to those in many games. You can complete additional quests and receive rewards at each Pass level. It includes a total of 30 levels. You can find the Battle Pass in the upper right corner of the screen, right next to the mini-map.
The quests are divided into regular missions and seasonal missions, offering different tasks. For example, you need to complete Guardian Raids, finish Unas tasks, or participate in PvP battles for the regular missions. For the seasonal missions, you need to use a beacon 20 times or play an instrument.
You can complete regular quests until you reach 500 EP. The EP are reset weekly, and you can do more tasks. The seasonal quests can only be completed once per Battle Pass.
You can purchase the Ark Pass from now until June 18. You have until July 14 to complete it fully.
How much does the Ark Pass cost? It is available in three variants:
Free
Premium for 1,500 royal crystals, or about €15
Super Premium for 3,000 royal crystals, or about €30
What rewards are there? As you collect EP, your Pass level increases. This happens either through the quests or by using blue crystals. At most levels, you can choose one of two success rewards. If you have purchased the Premium version, an additional reward is added at each level. Those with Super Premium receive an extra reward every 5 levels.
In the free version, you can receive upgrade materials, relationship chests, and card packs. At level 10, you can get the mount Vanguard of the Blue or Dark Soul. It has similar stats to the Ceberus from the Platinum pre-order package and is the best mount you can obtain for free in Lost Ark.
The premium reward includes additional upgrading materials. The super premium rewards include a profile background, skins, and a legendary relationship chest.
With Premium or Super Premium, there are more rewards.
Is it worth it? Every player should take a look at the Battle Pass from time to time, as most of the tasks are very easy to complete. There are also useful rewards for F2P players, and you shouldn’t miss the mount. If you want to get more out of the Pass, you can invest real money; that’s up to each individual.
In a previous post, we asked you if you would buy the Pass or not. 20% said they would not buy it, 22% said they definitely would. For the rest, it depended on what content the Ark Pass ultimately offers.
What do you think about the Ark Pass? Is it as you imagined it? Are you satisfied with the content of the Battle Pass? Will you buy the Premium or Super Premium version, or will you stick to the free content? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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The roadmap for the new Season 3 / 2022 is online and shows the new content for Call of Duty: Warzone. Included are the biggest map changes on Caldera to date, an event featuring giant monsters, and a fresh gulag. MeinMMO shows you the content of the roadmap.
The new Season 3 of the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone starts on April 27 at 6 PM. With the release of the roadmap, it is now also clear what to expect:
Map changes
Fresh gulag
New weapons
Event with Godzilla and Kong
MeinMMO breaks down the individual points for you and guides you through the new content. We embed the roadmap here:
CoD Warzone: Roadmap Season 3 – All Contents
What does Season 3 bring to Warzone? The new season is called “Classified Arms” and is fully focused on the giant monsters Godzilla and King Kong. The event “Operation Monarch” starts on May 11.
But already at the start of the season on April 27, map changes will go live, there will be new weapons and a fresh gulag. We summarize the contents briefly for you. For a deeper insight into the new season, visit our big special on Season 3.
Map changes
With the new season, Caldera receives an entirely new location: Dig Site. In the west of the island between Ruins and Mine, giant bones rise from the earth. It’s a kind of excavation site for the skeletons of the giant monsters that will soon haunt the island.
In addition, 3 other locations will receive extensive revisions. The volcano peak will be remodeled, buildings rearranged, and the color scheme changed.
The location Runway in the northeast will also receive new and thus more buildings. Overall, the area after the reconstruction of this airfield will be clearer, as much of the jungle in the area disappears.
Furthermore, there will be adjustments to the Lagoon location in the west. New ships have docked here that you can explore.
Here you can find images of the revised locations. There is currently no image for Lagoon:
PeakRunwayDig Site
Mid-Season: Underground
By mid-season, more secrets around the underground of Caldera will be revealed. There is not much information about it yet, but there should be an entrance at the Peak location:
New Gulag
The new gulag Hold is a symmetrical battlefield in the belly of a ship, with a large area in the center and protected corridors on the sides.
2 new weapons at launch
Right at the start of Season 3, you can unlock 2 new weapons through the Battle Pass.
On one hand, the DMR M1916 comes – a semi-automatic rifle with 2-shot kills in multiplayer. Such weapons have been only rarely strong in Warzone so far – aside from the nasty peak of the DMR 14.
The second weapon is even more interesting as it features the assault rifle Nikita AVT. The weapon is defined by the highest fire rate of the Vanguard assault rifles and comes with noticeable recoil.
The Nikita seems like a good sniper support with elaborate attachments that should also allow for other use cases.
M1916Nikita AVT
2 weapons during the season
Later in Season 3, 2 more weapons will be added: the melee weapon Sledgehammer and the submachine gun H4 Bixen. However, there is not much information available about these two new weapons yet.
Operation Monarch from May 11
The highlight of the Warzone season is the crossover event with Godzilla and King Kong. The developers are not going into detail yet – but it is an event mode that is in the game for a limited time.
Operators have access to a large arsenal to fight against the monsters. So far, it seems that the two will actually cause chaos in Caldera and you are called upon to drive away the giant creatures.
If you want to take another look at the content along with the developers’ descriptions, you can find the English info here (via callofduty.com).
Season 3 focuses on the battle against the nasty movie monsters rampaging over Caldera. As soon as we have more information about the event, you will find it in our article about the Monarch event.
But for now, it remains exciting what lies behind the attack of Godzilla and Kong. Whether the two will actually run across the island and launch their powerful attacks against you or whether a scripted adventure is lurking behind it.
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Recently, an event in Pokémon GO did not go as planned. The developers apologize for this and will bring a replacement event, but not for all trainers.
What event is this about? On April 16, a limited research event featuring Owei started in Pokémon GO. The egg Pokémon spawned significantly more often in the wild, and you could evolve it into Alolan Exeggutore during the event. Additionally, Alolan Exeggutore learned the powerful move Draco Meteor. To cap off the event, participants received double XP for catching Pokémon.
However, the event initially did not go as planned. The first players had trouble finding Shiny Owei. Niantic is now making it up to these players.
New Owei event for players in early time zones
What does Niantic say? On April 21, Niantic’s support reported on Twitter how the replacement event will look. They write:
Trainers, we will start a makeup event on April 30 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time as a Timed Research for the nine earliest time zones (GMT +14 – GMT +5), where the intended chances for encounters with Shiny Owei will be available.
During the makeup event, there will be a Timed Research rewarding you with 3 Owei encounters. Additionally, you can encounter Crypto-Owei in battles with Team GO Rocket.
More details will be available soon on our official channels. We apologize for the issues with the original event and thank you for your patience.
Which time zones does this apply to? If Niantic is very precise, Germany is not included. On Twitter, users showed on a map which areas could qualify for GMT +14 to GMT +5. The tweet indicates the areas inside the red line designated for the makeup event:
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Germany would thus not be affected. However, there is hope that the affected areas will be expanded. Some people on Twitter say that Niantic should include more regions.
“After the early time zones reported that the Shiny chances were not increased, many trainers lost interest in the event and did not participate. Without knowing that the chances were then increased in their time zone,” writes Eheufaucan on Twitter.
Players on reddit also express that they wish for the makeup event to be worldwide. The reasoning is the same: They heard from early players that the Shiny chances were not increased and therefore skipped the event.
If so many players from the community are complaining, there is a chance that Niantic will indeed expand the event. But we can only say for sure once Niantic officially announces it.
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Printed circuit boards like motherboards or other boards are often green. Even in the PS5, there is a green motherboard. But why are the devices all painted green?
If you dismantle an old computer or a mobile phone, you’ve surely spotted circuit boards or memory in a well-known shade of green. Because green printed circuit boards can be found in almost every electronic device. Even in the PS5, there is a green motherboard, as the technicians from Sony showed.
You can also find many green printed circuit boards on eBay. But why are printed circuit boards actually manufactured in green?
MeinMMO explains to you why manufacturers chose green and what considerations and ideas were behind it.
There are various reasons why circuit boards are green
Solder mask is applied to a printed circuit board as protection against mechanical damage and as a protection against corrosion. This solder mask is green and has been used in the industry for many decades. The so-called screen printing is used on the boards, which is better recognized with green paint.
Some suspect that the green color was chosen by the military. The military found that the green color was the most effective in adverse situations. The individual components can be more easily recognized and distinguished.
The color green has probably become the norm for printed circuit boards.
At that time, manufacturers did not only supply the military with printed circuit boards but also private customers, so they used the same color everywhere. Many people never saw the installed boards anyway.
In private settings, some also suspect that the manufacturer Intel may have coined the green color. Since many people associated the color green with Intel, they primarily bought green products and considered other colors like brown or black to be less valuable.
Another theory is that the green color is supposed to be more pleasant for the eyes. Optometrists had discovered that the frequency of green light put less strain on the eye. Additionally, the assembled parts can be more easily distinguished on the printed circuit board when it is green.
Today there are motherboards and circuit boards in numerous colors
Today there are various colors for motherboards. Gamers like to showcase their installed hardware and show what they have in their computers. Users often choose a motherboard with a color that matches the rest of their hardware. Some manufacturers also rely on unique color combinations to stand out from the competition.
Some users today are even willing to spend a lot of money on hardware. The manufacturer MSI has now presented a motherboard for which you have to pay over 1700 euros. With that money, you could already buy a well-equipped gaming PC. What you get for 1700 euros and what else is in the motherboard can be read on MeinMMO:
PlayStation Plus “gifts” you games every month as part of the paid subscription. Sony shares the new games for PS4 and PS5 only shortly before their release. MeinMMO shows you the schedule and potential candidates for PS Plus May 2022.
What does the schedule look like? Every month, the new games from PS Plus are released on the same day – the first Tuesday of the month. Everything else is currently pure speculation:
PS Plus: Games available from Tuesday, May 3
Typically around 12:00 PM
Possible announcement: Wednesday, April 27
Reveal of the games often around 5:30 PM
The times and dates of the reveals are based on experience and may still change. The only certain date is the unlock day on May 3.
In this article, we would like to mention some potential candidates for PS Plus in May, but there is currently no information about the actual games in the subscription. You can still secure the games from April until the new ones are online:
Which games could come in May? At the time of the article, there are no credible leaks about PS Plus. However, we have asked around in the community and present you with a few titles that could be potential candidates for games in PS Plus.
However, please keep in mind that these are not definitive pieces of information, but purely speculations and rumors circulating on the internet:
Lawn Mowing Simulator for PS4 – The garden calls
The lawn mower simulation has been available on PlayStation for a few weeks and fits the profile of PS Plus. The game is also currently available on Xbox Game Pass.
LEGO Worlds for PS4 – Forgotten Lego title with Minecraft ideas
LEGO is currently becoming more active in the video games market and could attract more attention with this title in PS Plus. In LEGO Worlds, you can create and destroy large worlds, similar to Minecraft. There are also tasks and missions.
Rust for PS4 – PvP survival without mercy
The survival hit had a mega hype on Steam in late 2020 / early 2021, but just missed the console release. There are still some big streamer events and with free availability through PS Plus, the title could greatly benefit.
Salt and Sanctuary for PS4 – Platformer with hundreds of weapons
The 2D platformer combines jump & run with RPG elements and hundreds of weapons. The indie game would be a typical game for PS Plus, scoring with gameplay elements despite its simple graphics.
Marvel’s Avengers for PS5 – Superhero MMO remains top favorite
As with the rumors in April, the speculations around Marvel’s Avengers remain hot. The game is a service game and is still being developed. A good way to generate more interest would be through PS Plus.
As soon as we have new information or leaks arise, you will find more about it on MeinMMO.
What does PS Plus bring? The subscription is important if you want to use multiplayer on your PlayStation. Because only a few games open the online mode without PS Plus.
In addition, you regularly receive cosmetics or in-game currencies from various games as gifts and have extra discounts on some games. Always check the PS Store and review the PS Plus section to ensure you don’t miss bonuses for games you find interesting.
Moreover, game saves can be transferred to the PS Cloud, and there are monthly games in the subscription. However, you can only use them if you are currently a member of PS Plus.
We are also interested in which games you would like to see in PS Plus or which titles you wish for. Feel free to leave us a comment with your suggestions.
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has introduced a major update. This not only brings support for the first DLC but also addresses many issues that players have faced since the release.
When will the update be released? The update has been available since 6:30 PM on April 21, 2022, and can now be downloaded.
One of the biggest highlights of the new update is the activation of the first DLC, which provides players with a new, difficult-to-defeat boss.
But besides the DLC component, there are also numerous improvements in the update that players can access without any additional costs. Many problems and changes are included in the extensive patch notes.
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands new DLC ‘Coiled Captors’ in the launch trailer
Loot Dice, Split Screen, and More – Long List Excites Players
What’s included in the update: A lot. The patch notes are filled with smaller and larger points that cover a whole range of complaints from recent weeks.
Here are some of the most important points:
The hidden loot dice, which determine your loot luck, will now apply to your entire profile – no longer per character. So you no longer need to search with each character. This was a change that many players requested.
You can assign new names to your characters and pets.
The cooldown for the Storm Slam ability of the Clawbringer class has been removed – and the damage has been increased.
The Chaos levels have been raised to level 35.
The moon orbs have been adjusted. You can now hold 16,000 instead of 4,000 and also receive more orbs in the endgame of the Wonderlands.
Several crashes have been fixed.
Issues in the split screen have also been addressed.
A shortened item card was shown to players instead of all the information, which made organizing loot incredibly difficult. At least collecting has been fixed – but this still seems to persist in the backpack menu.
Players were sometimes able to edit the menus of their teammates.
Audio issues and login problems on Xbox have been fixed.
In addition, there is a long, long list of minor fixes such as weapon adjustments, bug fixes, UI corrections, and more. You can find the complete list on the official site.
How players are reacting: In the Wonderlands subreddit, the update is received very positively. Many of the problems that hindered the game have been resolved from their perspective.
“Damn, they fixed everything,” writes one user (via reddit).
“They didn’t mention a few skill bugs, but overall they fixed a lot. Very impressive patch,” says user MonT_That_Duck (via reddit).
“Gearbox really went all out with this first patch, I’m impressed. I didn’t expect that loot dice tied to an account would be changed so quickly,” rejoices user “couchtimes” (via reddit).
“I was so excited that I launched the game just to check it out,” writes a user (via reddit) regarding the split-screen item overview: “Unfortunately, it was only fixed for items lying on the ground. The inventory and vendors still display shortened cards…”
So there are still points where the developers can improve. Nevertheless, the changes seem to be well received for now.
According to various sources, Ubisoft is reportedly working on a new PvP game currently titled “Project Q”. There, you will fight against each other in two different modes in smaller teams. We at MeinMMO reveal what is known about it.
What kind of game is this? Project Q is said to be an “innovative and modern PvP arena game,” as shooter expert Tom Henderson reports (via exputer). Information on this has come to light today, as first testers have been able to get hands-on with the game.
The focus of Project Q is expected to be on two game modes:
In “Showdown,” four teams of two players each fight for survival, similar to a battle royale.
In “Battle Zone,” however, two teams of four players each compete to be the first to reach 100 points. To collect these points, you must capture and defend specific areas of the map.
In these arenas, you will compete with your own hero, whose abilities and weapons you can determine yourself.
For weapons, you can choose from a variety of items, including hammers or paint cannons, but also a deck of playing cards or fireworks, which you can use to deal damage to enemies. In addition to the weapon, you can choose from a pool of variable abilities, including wings that allow you to jump and fly in the air.
Is there already gameplay? At least none publicly. However, Exputer reports that they have already received insights and that the art style resembles Knockout City by EA and Overwatch by Blizzard.
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Project Q is likely an unannounced project that Ubisoft is working on
Has anything been heard about Project Q before? Ubisoft Bordeaux, which was founded in 2017, is reportedly working on an unannounced PvP game that is to be Free2Play according to its own website.
So far, there is no information available about the game. It is now generally assumed that Project Q could be that game.
When will Project Q be released? This is not yet known. However, the current test suggests that the development may take some time. According to Henderson, the game is still rough and unfinished in its current state.
Players love PvP arena games when they are well made
How has it been for games in this genre recently? In 2011, Riot Games hit big with its MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) League of Legends. Since then, there have been repeated attempts to clone the game or explore new avenues in PvP arena games.
Successful alternatives included games like Smite, which brought the LoL principle into a third-person perspective, or Rocket League, which focused on an interesting mix of cars and soccer.
In 2016, there was also much commotion around hero shooters when Paladins and Overwatch were released. These two titles have managed to hold on until today, but they are no longer as popular as they were at release.
However, there have also been some flops recently:
What do you think about the new Project Q from Ubisoft? Does the basic idea appeal to you or are there already enough PvP arenas that you have no interest in the game? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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The new expansion “Worldslayer” for the loot shooter Outriders has been officially announced, including a trailer. What to expect in the expansion can be found here.
When is the “Worldslayer” expansion coming? The major expansion for Outriders will be released on June 30, 2022. It will be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, as well as Google Stadia and GeForce NOW.
Pre-order customers will also receive 48 hours of early access.
This was announced in the current Outriders broadcast, after there was initially only a small teaser, now also presented with an official trailer:
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Outriders Worldslayer Reveal-Trailer
New weapons and more skills prepare you for the fresh endgame
What’s included in the DLC? Basically, the expansion continues where Outriders left off: The game continues to rely on brutal shooter action combined with powerful abilities and loot hunting.
Among other things, you can look forward to a new weapon rarity: The “Apocalypse” weapons will be even stronger than the legendary weapons in Outriders – as they come with an extra mod slot. Furthermore, there will be new mods.
However, they will not be easy to obtain: Because the new “Apocalypse” tiers replace the previous challenge ranks and go up to level 40.
All of this is embedded in a new story that revolves around the day of reckoning. The last remnants of humanity left on Enoch face their final end – which of course you want to prevent.
To do this, you must travel through new regions, survive new missions, and further develop your skills.
Ice and snowstorms now plague Enoch. Not only are there new variants of enemies, but also completely new types of foes. As an antagonist, you will face the dark ruler Ereshkigal.
You can unlock a secondary skill tree, which provides your original classes with two subclasses.
Additionally, a new long-term progression system will be introduced, allowing you to enhance endurance, brutality, courage, and anomaly power. This way, your Outriders can become increasingly powerful – even beyond previous limits.
Lastly, there is a significant change to the endgame. Once you have defeated Ereshkigal and her minions, you can face the challenge of Tarya Cratar – but this will be introduced at a later time.
The daily goals in GTA Online are a great way to earn a lot of money. We’ll show you where to find the quests and what you’ll get for completing them.
What are these goals? Every day, each player is assigned three daily goals that they can complete. These are tasks like “Win a race” or “Steal a military vehicle.” The tasks can usually be completed quickly.
Here are the goals: You can find the daily goals by opening the interaction menu and selecting the “Goals” option.
On PC, press the M key
On Xbox, hold the view button
On PlayStation 4 and PS5, hold the touchpad
Why should you do daily goals in GTA Online? Is it worth it?
What the goals provide: Every day, you have three daily goals available. If you complete all three, you will receive 30,000 GTA dollars and 5,000 RP. You can recognize a completed goal by a checkmark in the checkbox.
However, the 30,000 GTA dollars are peanuts in the context of Los Santos, not really worth it at first glance. The daily goals become really lucrative if you stay on them.
If you complete the three daily goals for seven consecutive days, you will receive 150,000 GTA dollars and 20,000 RP. And if you want to win big, there is a further scaling.
If you complete the three daily goals for 28 consecutive days, you will receive a whopping 750,000 GTA dollars and 50,000 RP.
When do new daily goals come? The daily goals change daily around 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM.
You need to consider: For the 7-day and 28-day streaks, you do not need to log in for 7 or 28 consecutive days. Only the days you are online count. You can play on Monday, take Tuesday off, and play again on Wednesday, and Monday + Wednesday will count as two consecutive days.
With little effort, you can earn a lot of money in GTA Online.
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Destiny 2 released the latest patch 4.0.1 yesterday. Alongside a few additional bug fixes and optimizations as standard hotfixes, there were also a few changes that nobody expected. MeinMMO has looked into the changes you should definitely know about and why an apparent Trials bug is actually a feature.
During the last Trials weekend, a report circulated in the Destiny 2 community that players could receive an Adept version of the then Trials meta weapon “Shayura’s Wrath” through the “Pass of Confidence”, despite losses.
Players could lose and just keep going. However, what was initially considered a bug that was supposed to be fixed with patch 4.0.1 has now surprisingly turned out to be a future Trials feature in Destiny 2.
Will these changes soon bring more players to the Lighthouse?
This is what Bungie communicated in patch 4.0.1: First of all, Bungie has fixed the issue where Master Trials weapons could drop for seven victories. Previously, obtaining the weapons was only possible if you had a Flawless Ticket.
“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature”: In the same section, the developer also noted that this bug was “ironically” a byproduct of an intended change that Bungie has been working on since the last season.
It is indeed intended that the drop rates for Master weapons in the Trials will be increased for players in the future. Accordingly, the following adjustment results.
Once players have been flawless in a specific week, they now have the chance to earn Adept weapon drops for every Trials ticket that has achieved 7 or more victories while the Flawless Pool is active, regardless of the number of losses. This resets weekly.
This will make it significantly easier to obtain the coveted Master weapons in the “Trials of Osiris”. Additionally, this change is expected to improve the player experience in the future and help the Flawless Pool feel more rewarding.
Besides this change, Bungie has also made other adjustments that players should be aware of. These include several buffs and weapon adjustments, as well as changes to weapon crafting.
Pistol stability improved: If you found the pistol from Savathun’s Throne World “Empirical Evidence” too unstable so far, you should test it again. It has been massively improved in stability and now plays similarly well as the pistol “Breaklight” from the Season of Dawn.
Some weapon perks have been revised: The exclusive raid perk “Lock and Swap”, where you can increase the damage of your weapon if you dealt damage with all equipped weapons within a short time, has also been improved with update 4.0.1.
“Lock and Swap” now grants a damage boost of a whopping 35% instead of 20%.
Bungie has similarly improved the Enhanced perks “Chain Reaction” and “Ready for Anything” to offer more weapon types benefits.
Unfortunately, how exactly these adjustments have been made has not been disclosed. However, it is quite possible that crafting weapons with these perks will have more advantages in the future that still need to be discovered.
The perk “Lock and Swap” on raid weapons has been improved.
Weapon crafting offers more extraction options: Bungie has already begun further adjustments in weapon crafting. Once you have unlocked a resonance weapon, you can now select an additional option for extraction. This now grants you 300x instead of only 200x Neutral Element. This allows you to avoid accumulating soon-to-be-removed crafting materials, such as Powerful or Refined Element. This also means that in the future, you will only need to tune 8 instead of 10 weapons to unlock an Enhanced Perk.
Frames in the inventory provide more clarity: Bungie has also made some visual improvements. Now all items in the inventory that have already reached the maximum limit are marked in a different color.
Bungie is bringing more changes tomorrow: For tomorrow, April 22, players can expect the next wave of changes in the “This Week at Bungie” blog, short TWaB. As Bungie’s community manager informed via Twitter, the TWaB already had over 9000 words and is supposed to include a comprehensive weapon update.
Perhaps this will also bring the nerf for one of the currently most popular exotics:
What do you think of the changes? Have you already noticed the new benefits? And most importantly, how do you feel about the adjustment that more players will soon have access to the coveted Trials loot? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments.
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Once you have finished the first continent in Lost Ark, you will receive the quest to find all 7 Arks. We will clarify why this can lead to despair and where they are located. Warning: Spoiler alert!
Where are the Arks? At the end of the first continent, the quest “Find the Arks” will accompany you. It tells you relatively little, except that you need to find a total of 7 Arks in Arkesia.
Well, you cannot walk past them. If you follow the main story, which from now on includes light blue quests instead of the usual red-orange ones, the Arks will gradually come into your hands.
With the completion of the local story quests, you will then receive an Ark there:
The locations of the Arks:
In Luterra you will collect the 1st Ark
The 2nd Ark awaits you on the island Tortoyk
Once you have completed the storyline in Arthetine, you will receive the 3rd Ark as a gift
Defeating the demons in Shushire will then grant you the 4th Ark
On the continent Rohendel, you can pick up the 5th Ark
And in Feiton, the 6th Ark awaits at the end of the story
Once you have collected the Arks, they will be stored in Trixion. You can reach this place with the song of Trixion, which you can play from the menu by pressing F2. There you can view all collected Arks.
What’s next? First of all, nothing. Because the task of finding all 7 Arks is currently unsolvable. Lost Ark is an ongoing MMORPG, and its story is not yet finished.
Therefore, at this moment, neither in Korea nor in our version are all 7 Arks in the game, and for now, it is only finished with the 6 available.
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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark
How to hide the quest
Help, the quest is annoying: There are far too many other tasks in Lost Ark to be staring at a quest that simply cannot be solved all the time. But there is a trick for that too:
If you open the quest menu, by default with “J”, you will find the main quest “Find the Arks” under the tab “Arkesia”. If you now remove the yellow check mark from the box on the right side, the quest will disappear from your active tracker. Then you won’t have it constantly stuck on the right side of your screen.
How to hide the quest
When can you complete it? When the 7th Ark will actually come, or when it will be available in our version of Lost Ark, is still unknown. What is certain is that the story should not end with the finding of the 7th Ark.
In an interview, the Game Director of Smilegate, Gold River, confirmed that it must continue afterwards. He jokingly said that he also needs to earn his money somehow. However, he leaves completely open how it continues once the Arks are found. In any case, Lost Ark will accompany us for many years to come.
Every month, around 2 billion people use the video platform YouTube. Among them are numerous content creators in the gaming sector. We at MeinMMO present to you in the following list the top 9 largest gaming YouTubers in Germany.
The top list is based on the following criteria and is current as of April 21, 2022:
The ranking is determined by the number of subscribers
The majority of videos on the respective channels fall under the category “Gaming”
Who is HandOfBlood? Maximilian Knabe, also affectionately called “Hänno,” has been active on the platform since 2011, making him one of the veterans. He produces elaborate gameplay videos with exciting edits and entertainment.
During his videos, HandOfBlood dresses up according to the respective games and often slips into the role of his game character. It is not uncommon for his videos to reach 1 million clicks. The YouTuber does not focus on a specific game on his channel – he basically offers you a mixed bag, like the ones you used to get from the kiosk.
Who is Arazhul? Roman Fink, aka Arazhul, was initially known for his Minecraft videos. There, he completed challenges or showcased exciting events. Nowadays, the YouTuber plays many different mobile games or well-known titles like GTA 5.
During his videos, the 24-year-old always appears upbeat and enthusiastic. Additionally, Arazhul had an active second channel with Roblox videos until last year. However, that has been discontinued since February 2011.
Furthermore, Fink is an author and has published comics about his crazy adventures as “Arazhul” in the Minecraft style.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
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Who is PietSmiet? PietSmiet consists of a crazy group of 5 men. The group either met during school or university and decided in 2011 to turn their eponymous YouTube channel into a group project, where they entertain their viewers with Let’s Plays together.
Over the years, this funny group project has developed into its own company, which Peter Smits and Dennis Brammen manage together. They bring all sorts of videos to their YouTube channel – whether it’s game shows, quizzes, or challenges in games like GTA 5 or Minecraft.
With their 5 different personalities, there is something for every viewer, and the group generates approximately 20 million views per month. Additionally, the group operates a Twitch channel and three more YouTube channels where they regularly release content.
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Who is SpontanaBlack? SpontanaBlack is the gaming channel of the largest German streamer: MontanaBlack. However, Marcel Eris uploaded his first gameplay video on his main channel on March 14, 2013, showcasing Call of Duty: Black Ops (via YouTube).
While he hasn’t released any videos on his MontanaBlack channel for a year, there is regular content on SpontanaBlack. There, highlights from his streams are uploaded, featuring particularly funny or epic moments from games.
Especially Fortnite and role-playing games for GTA 5 are currently posted on SpontanaBlack, but now and then, you can also find a Call of Duty video there.
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Zack “Asmongold” explained in a past stream why VTubers are intelligent. He also dispels the prejudice that he cannot stand VTubers. Furthermore, there are some well-known personalities who are “unjustifiably” taking advantage of the VTuber tag on Twitch.
What did Asmongold say? Asmongold spoke very positively about female streamers who use an anime-style avatar: “I think it’s funny, I think it’s clever, and I think it’s like a hack for female streamers.”
It’s a hack because many viewers assume that behind such a VTuber there is a “hot girl” and the streamer continued:
Meanwhile, the girl doesn’t have to wear makeup. She’s probably sitting there in a bun, hasn’t showered for 3 days, sits there in sweatpants, but she has this avatar that is a cat girl (…) and yes, obviously that’s a bit like a hack, but no one complains about it.
Asmongold
Furthermore, Asmongold said that he has no idea why people think he is against VTubers. He only finds concerning those who portray underage or even childlike characters, that’s just not his thing.
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
Big Twitch Streamers exploit the VTuber tag
The area of VTubers is becoming increasingly successful and well-known, so there are many streamers who want to take advantage of it.
What is the VTuber tag? On Twitch, streamers can choose specific themes that stand alongside the main category. This allows users to filter for the topics they want to see.
If you select a corresponding tag, all streamers outside of this tag will be hidden.
Big Twitch streamers exploit tags: Now several VTubers have spoken out, noticing that the tags are being misused by larger streamers. A Twitter user showed the big streamer xQc, who was streaming under the “VTuber” category:
Other well-known personalities such as streamer Amouranth also use the popular tag to gain more attention (via Twitter). Mizkif has also made use of it, and the Twitter user also warned that the improper use of tags violates Twitch’s guidelines (via Twitter).
Does it actually violate Twitch’s guidelines? Yes, it does. Under the section “Content Labeling,” it points out that intentional and extensive abuse of titles, tags, or games/categories is prohibited (via Twitch.tv). However, there have not been any consequences for the streamers so far.
What are additional problems with improper tag usage? Besides the problem that users do not find the desired content, smaller streams are further pushed down. It is already difficult to be discovered on Twitch when larger streams are at the front.
All those who use the VTuber tag are pushing out the real VTubers, making it harder for them to be found. Some also speak of the improper labeling being disrespectful.
In Elden Ring, FromSoftware turned the weapon meta upside down in Patch 1.04. Where katanas once dominated the battlefield, different rules now apply. We show you which weapons you should definitely try out.
What has changed? In Patch 1.04, many things were adjusted. Not only did magic and summons receive buffs, but so did all colossal weapons and many different weapon talents. FromSoftware did not nerf your Blood Builds but created new alternatives that overshadow the old meta.
Players do not have to abandon their Blood Builds with their favorite katana “Bloody Streams”, but can continue to use them profitably without hesitation. Nevertheless, players received better alternatives through the adjustments, allowing the creation of other builds. Therefore, we show you which weapons you should definitely try out.
5 Weapons You Should Definitely Try Out
In this list, we agreed on several types of weapons that benefited from Patch 1.04. We focused on weapons that stood out the most due to the changes. There should be something for various playstyles. Here is our selection:
Morgott’s Cursed Sword
Royal Greatsword
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
Greatsword of the Godslayer
Dark Moon Greatsword
We will show you the weapons, what improved after the patch, and where you can find them.
Morgott’s Cursed Sword
An underrated curved sword
What has been improved about the weapon? Morgott’s sword is a good weapon, but the weapon talent’s speed was too slow to compete with other weapons. In Patch 1.04, the speed of the weapon talent was significantly increased.
You can now quickly run towards your opponents, hit them with the Blood Curse Slash, and move back to safety without wasting much time in the animation. Moreover, the large curved sword is especially rewarding for catching fleeing opponents in PvP, as your talent activates faster now.
Where can I find the weapon? The weapon can be obtained from the memory of Morgott, the King of All. You must go to the two fingers in the Roundtable Hold with the memory. Once there, the Finger Reader will be waiting to transform your memories into equipment.
Royal Greatsword
Blaidd’s Greatsword
What has been improved about the weapon? The royal greatsword belongs to the greatsword category. These received a buff in their attack speed and damage in Patch 1.04.
You can hit faster with the greatsword now and are not stuck in a long attack animation. Additionally, the weapon talent “Wolf Attack” has also been sped up. You will execute your forward somersault, followed by the ice storm left behind when drawing the sword, faster. This makes Blaidd’s sword more agile and better in combat.
Where can I find the weapon? You can only obtain the weapon if you follow Ranni’s quest. You must fight against the rampaging Blaidd at a point in your journey, who drops this sword as a reward.
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
What has been improved about the weapon? This sadistic torture instrument also received a buff in the animation of the “Blood Curse Ritual”. You can execute your stabs faster, better dealing with the enemies around you. Additionally, this spear benefits from a widespread bleeding effect, making you a walking killing machine.
Where can I get the weapon? To obtain the weapon, you must kill Mohgwyn, who resides in his blood-soaked palace. After you defeat him, you can go to the Finger Reader at the Roundtable with his memory. She will lend you this spear in exchange.
Greatsword of the Godslayer
An impressive greatsword
What has been improved about the weapon? The Greatsword of the Godslayer can now not only attack faster and deal increased damage, but you can also cancel the animation of your weapon talent.
If you notice during your first fan slash of the black flames that an enemy or boss will hit you, you can dodge before your action. This stops your animation and allows for a more agile combat style.
Since the weapon already utilizes a wide attack surface, this sword becomes a very good option for combat.
Where can I find the weapon? You can find the sword in the Holy Tower of Caelid. There, you must fight against a boss. After defeating your opponent in the tower, you can proceed into a small room containing a chest. The sword is in this chest.
Dark Moon Greatsword
The icy sword of Ranni
What has been improved about the weapon? The Dark Moon Greatsword can now excel with lower FP costs for the weapon talent. If you have enveloped your weapon in ice due to the talent, your attacks will freeze your opponents faster. On top of that, your weapon can now shoot icy projectiles at your enemies more quickly.
Where can I find the weapon? The blade can be found during Ranni’s quest. You need to complete the quest to the end, and you will receive the sword as a completion reward.
Those were our recommendations to you. Nevertheless, there were a large variety of weapons that benefited from Patch 1.04. So don’t be surprised if one of your weapons is not included. Every player has their favorites, we just want to reveal another perspective to you.
What do you think of our list? Did we overlook a gem? Let us know in the comments if you’ve changed your build after the patch or if you still remain loyal to the Bloody Streams.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Player Zakkyyy shared a picture on reddit a few days ago showing his character with a Gearscore of 1,370 in Lost Ark. The remarkable thing is that he hasn’t invested a cent into the game. We at MeinMMO asked him a few questions about this milestone.
What exactly has the player achieved? With his gunlancer, Zakkyyy has reached level 54 and, most importantly, a Gearscore of 1,370. This value is controversially discussed because he is preceded by the so-called “Dead Zone”.
This zone ranges from the value of 1,340 to 1,370 and requires a high grind. Some users skip this grind by exchanging real money for in-game currency and thus purchasing upgrade materials in the auction house.
However, Zakkyyy has been playing since day one without spending real money and has also managed to overcome this dead zone. He had to endure several failures in his upgrades – 155 to be exact. We asked him how long it took.
This is the screenshot shared by Zakkyyy (via reddit).
Nearly 600 Play Hours and Few Additional Characters
How long did he grind? According to Steam, Zakkyyy had a playtime of 595 hours when he achieved this success. However, one must deduct the times spent in queues at release and some AFK time.
Still, he averages 9.3 hours per day online. About 64 days passed between the release and his success.
Aside from his main character, he has only brought one other character to tier 2. His focus was clearly on the gunlancer and not on investing hours into additional twinks.
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Is he a hardcore player? According to his own statement, he is not. Zakkyyy has been playing MMORPGs for years, including Metin 2, TERA, and Fiesta Online, but has never been a true hardcore player. Even with Lost Ark, he took it relatively easy – at least regarding play style and goals. He has been waiting for the release since 2013 and now wants to experience everything as much as possible.
Those who farm deliberately will also be able to skip the hurdle of 1,370 in Gearscore much faster as a free-to-play player. In reddit, there are also some comments where users say they have already achieved a Gearscore of around 1,395 without spending money and that this is typically in the range of 300 to 400 play hours.
However, Zakkyyy shows that one can also comfortably master the dead zone as long as enough time is invested. Spending real money makes it faster but is not necessarily required.
How is your Gearscore doing? Have you reached this annoying zone yet or are you still much further behind? And how much money have you already invested in Lost Ark? Feel free to share in the comments.
Only today, the new class Lance Master was released in Lost Ark. Here you can find the patch notes:
