Players in CoD Warzone have long been envious of Apex Legends. Because there, multiple maps are playable in regular rotations. In Warzone, however, you have to settle for a single map. The developers want to change that, but the technical hurdles are enormous. Learn all about it here on MeinMMO.
Because in Warzone, you have always only been able to play one map. That used to be various forms of the city of Verdansk. Since the release of CoD Vanguard, it has been the controversial tropical island Caldera in the Pacific.
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Developers want it too, but …
What are the problems with this? In a Q&A session on March 23, Warzone Creative Lead Josh Bridges spoke with streamer and former CoD pro Typler “TeeP” Polchow about the topic of map rotations.
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“We all want that!” said the developer. But there is “a technical problem”.
What exactly the problem is, he explained in clear words:
The installation and reinstallation sizes are just ridiculously high. It’s insane. If we remove Caldera and said, “Okay, we’re dropping into Verdansk,” that could basically mean a re-download the size of the entire Warzone.
Warzone has always been known for its absurd download sizes. That is also a problem that would specifically drive players away. Many would likely have found the long wait times during updates and installations to be too long and would have turned to other games.
In fact, many players have long been migrating to competitors like Apex Legends, including top streamers.
How do the developers want to solve it nonetheless? However, the developers do not want to give up. The map rotation is not off the table and they are working on a solution.
We have placed much more value on that. “How can we technically arrange it so that we have this rotation?” We have looked into it closely.
A reduction of download sizes is already in progress as a part of the solution. A seasonal map rotation is also under discussion. While this might not be the same as in Apex or PUBG, it’s at least a step in the direction that fans desire.
So much for the problems and solutions currently circulating in Warzone. How do you see the matter? Let us know here in the comments.
GTA Online announced a subscription service on March 25, which will provide paying players with certain benefits and bonuses. The news faced harsh criticism from large parts of the community.
This subscription service was announced by GTA Online: In a long blog post, Rockstar Games announced a new subscription membership for GTA Online. It is the first subscription model for the 9-year-old game.
For about 6 € a month, players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will receive new content and various bonuses every month. These include, for example, in March/April:
500,000 GTA-dollars credited to the Maze Bank account
You can acquire the La Mesa auto shop for free via Maze Bank Foreclosures
The membership fee at the LS Car Meet is waived. You will receive a credit of 50,000 GTA-dollars
Gussét-Frog-T-shirt and the Broker-Prolaps basketball jersey and shorts will be added to your wardrobe
Triple GTA$ and RP at HSW races
You will receive special offers on Cash Cards for GTA Online and other benefits with GTA+
However, the contents will not always remain the same. The current bonuses will be available for subscription holders from March 29 to April 27, after which they will change.
“Is this a joke?”
These reactions exist: In 2018 it was declared by gamesindustry.biz as the most profitable entertainment product of all time, surpassing, for example, the most profitable movie of all time, Avatar by James Cameron, with over 6 billion dollars.
The news about another monetization model for GTA Online was met with strong disapproval from large parts of the community. On reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, many fans and well-known content creators of GTA expressed their anger, sometimes in comments, but also in the form of biting memes.
Everyone: GTA 6 trailer or something red dead related
In the responses to the official announcement on Twitter, disappointed and angry comments can be found:
“I seriously thought this was a joke from a fake Rockstar account, but no. This is real.” – SWEGTA.
“The sad part about this is that they will make a boatload of money with it. I really miss the 2000s era of Rockstar. It’s depressing what they have become.” – AlphaOmegaSin
“Pay money and basically get nothing. A day of grinding gives you more than this subscription in a year. Unbelievable.” – i7-5960X on reddit (1199 Upvotes)
“This is exactly the kind of thing Rockstar would make fun of in their games. It honestly feels like an April fools joke,” says ryantyrant on reddit..
Criticism has especially focused on the further increased monetization of GTA Online. The developers seem to be focusing only on inserting more microtransactions into the game rather than actual updates and improvements.
The contents of the subscription service itself also received a lot of criticism. The 500,000 GTA dollars are very little money that players can easily earn in a day. Other bonuses and benefits are also not enough to justify the subscription.
Several larger GTA and variety YouTubers also expressed negative opinions about the new subscription service. The YouTuber TheProfessional (1 M Followers) wrote:
If you as developers still have some decency and respect for your fans, pull this [subscription] back and apologize to the community. You have already betrayed the Red Dead community and now the GTA community as well. […]
In his reaction video to the announcement, TheProfessional also expressed his frustration that Rockstar has previously employed many “sneaky and greedy tactics” for which other companies were severely criticized.
At the same time, there were also concerns that GTA Online would now be altered to make the subscription service more attractive.
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Some players expressed concerns that grinding will become tougher in the future and the top earning opportunities will be nerfed to push more people towards the subscription.
GTA V Online recently received a strong wave of negative reactions regarding the release on next-gen consoles. The trailer for it received over 312,000 downvotes on YouTube with only 71,000 upvotes.
Additionally, there was a wave of review-bombing on Metacritic that brought the score of the game down:
Fortnite has made significant changes at the start of Season 2. New weapons, vehicles, and cool features have been implemented. However, many find it difficult to adapt to the non-building mode. Therefore, we present you with 4 new things that will certainly help you achieve a victory.
What did players have to adjust to? In Fortnite, the new Season 2 began on March 20. With it, players received not only new content in the form of the Battle Pass, but also new weapons, vehicles, and significant changes in game mechanics.
This time, we will not show you the usual methods to help you win, as Epic has made many changes. Instead, we have chosen four new things that you should definitely utilize.
You should not ignore zeppelins
What are zeppelins? Zeppelins are located above most POIs (Points of Interest) that have been captured by IO. You can see their locations on your map. They are marked with an oval symbol equipped with two red lights.
What should I use it for? Airships are very useful as they grant you access to the large supply crates of the Imagined Order. When opened, they provide you with many weapons, ammunition, shield potions, and gadgets.
It is worth traveling there not only for the loot but also for the height advantage. You can easily shoot down at players and stay on the “high ground”. This gives you the best overview of the battle situation and allows you to plan your next steps, as you have a good view.
If enemies pursue you, you can use a cannon near the airship’s engines. This can fire you in any direction and guarantee a safe escape.
Prefer to use tanks in occupied POIs
Which vehicle is it? It is the new vehicle “Tank”, with which players can flatten everything since Season 2. This vehicle excels not only in firepower but also in its destructive capabilities, laying everything to waste.
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What should I use it for? If you land in a POI occupied by IO, look for tanks. These battle beasts not only protect you with their 2,500 hit points from a lot of damage but also deal a lot of damage.
You have the choice between a heavy machine gun on the roof or the large cannon in the tank. With this, you can even easily clear the new battle buses out of the way. The tank is not efficient for long journeys, but they serve as excellent reinforcements for your firepower in various locations.
If building is reactivated, you can drive against any building without resistance. They give way immediately and leave your opponents without cover.
Get used to the new movement
What is it? In Season 2, Fortnite disabled building. In line with this, Epic provided players with a new way to sprint.
When pressing the left stick, you activate the sprint, allowing you to reach higher levels when jumping. Additionally, you can pull yourself up over the edges and corners of buildings with the new parkour feature.
You are no longer dependent on building, but can overcome obstacles easily with your new movement style.
What should I use it for? The meta of Fortnite is in constant flux. Core features like building usually must be learned by players to compete with others.
Since the new movement will likely persist in Fortnite in the future, players should familiarize themselves with it. This way, even more intense battles can be easily won if you manage the new speed.
Use exotic weapons
What is it? In Season 2, Fortnite shuffled the exotic weapons well, providing you with strong alternatives for your loadout.
Exotic weapons can only be bought from NPCs on the new map for a large sum of gold. However, their price is worth it because they come with special effects that will support you in combat.
The sniper “Storm Scout”
Where can you find exotic weapons? You need to land at the different NPCs scattered across the entire map and shop there.
They sell you the guns for gold bars. To find out the exact locations, the tool “fortnite.gg” is recommended. There you can view the map with all necessary markers such as NPCs, chests, and more.
All exotic weapons and their effects: We show you all exotic weapons, where they are located, and especially what they can do.
Storm Scout Sniper Rifle – Reveals the next position of the storm circle before all other players
Boom Sniper Rifle – Fires
Shadow Shot – Marks enemies with hits
Master Marksman Sidearm – Allows you to shoot like a gunslinger with a cowboy pistol from the hip
Gunnar’s Spiker SMG – Deals more damage
Huntmaster Saber Thermal Rifle – Deals more damage
Night Hawk – .44 Magnum hand cannon with sniper scope
The Double – A double-barreled shotgun that pushes you and your opponent back with the shot
These were all the tips we could list for you. Do you possibly have more tips? Let us know in the comments how you feel about these tips and if you have any more to share!
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With update 6.5 of the in-house Dagor engine, War Thunder looks even more beautiful. With realistic explosion shockwaves, GPU-generated grass, and wind effects, the atmosphere in the game is expected to improve even more. However, for many players, this is completely irrelevant. Here on MeinMMO, you can find out everything about the new update 6.5 Wind of Change.
What kind of game is this? War Thunder is a military vehicle MMO. You engage in battles with tanks, planes, and ships. Sometimes even on the same map in epic battles across all dimensions.
Highlights of War Thunder include the different levels of realism. These range from a relatively simple arcade shooter in the style of World of Tanks to an extremely complex simulation where you practically need a pilot’s license to take off without crashing.
This is why many players won’t notice the new update
What changes? With update 6.5 “Wind of Change” of the utilized Dagor engine, the game becomes even more beautiful and atmospheric. New vehicles and aircraft are also being introduced, including the legendary A-10. According to the developers’ blog, the following changes are occurring:
Grass is now rendered in the GPU, improving performance
Shockwaves from explosions blow everything away
Dynamic wind effects blow dust and smoke around
Improved shadow effects create more atmosphere
However beautiful all these things may be: Many players intentionally play on “Ultra Low Quality” (ULQ), which is the ugliest graphics setting imaginable. So they miss out on the great new graphics entirely.
What is the problem with ULQ? ULQ has been a controversial topic in the War Thunder community for years. Because when playing the game in ultra-ugly mode, it looks like a shabby mobile game from 2015, but you gain substantial advantages.
Due to the lack of details and reduced effects from grass and bushes, players can see enemy vehicles much better and from further away. Especially light vehicles that rely on cover and camouflage face serious disadvantages.
Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved with the graphics update, as the improved grass effects can still be disabled in the sniper view. This, in turn, bothers many players on reddit, and they see it as a wasted opportunity by the developers. A representative opinion on this states:
Why are they promoting this crap? They might as well say: “You better not use our fancy new graphics, or you’ll get your butt kicked.”
In FIFA 22 features plenty of special cards that are currently dominating Ultimate Team. Which gold cards actually stand out?
Every year there’s speculation: Which players will get the best rating in the new FIFA? Many fans are looking forward to the new stats that will land on the players’ gold cards.
However, it often doesn’t take long before the “normal” cards are overtaken by special cards from events and simply don’t hold up against the improved stats of the competition.
Right now, in March, it’s noticeable: In events like FUT Fantasy, FUT Birthday, and similar, an extreme number of cards enter the game that have a significant impact on the “power curve” in Ultimate Team.
But there are still a few gold cards that can keep up. We’ll take a look at them here and provide the current price (on PlayStation – via futbin). Because: Some of them are now affordable, but still strong.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Price: approx. 118,000 coins
What makes Ronaldo stand out: Ronaldo may not have as much speed as he used to, but he can still maintain good pace with an Engine style. His shooting stats are beyond any doubt, and in aerial duels, he remains a weapon.
With his 5-star skills, CR7 is still extremely dangerous in terms of dribbling. In addition, he brings the practical links to the Premier League as a forward of Manchester United.
In short: Ronaldo, with his 91 overall rating, is still a card that can advance you in Ultimate Team. And: With 118,000 coins, he is now significantly cheaper than some special cards.
Lionel Messi
Price: approx. 92,500 coins
What makes Messi stand out: Lionel Messi performs tricks with his feet that others can’t achieve even with two hands. The Argentine has shooting, passing, and dribbling stats that still hold up easily against the special card competition.
His pace can be boosted with a Hunter style, making Messi still a damn strong card at this point. Especially when you pull him from the wing into the central attacking midfield, Messi remains a constant goal threat for your opponent.
What makes Neymar stand out: Even now, the Neymar gold card is still one of the best cards in the game when it comes to dribbling. Neymar plays differently than other players in that regard.
Additionally, he has the still deadly combination of 5 stars on his weak foot and skills. Thanks to these abilities and his stats, the Brazilian is one of the most dangerous and hardest to predict cards in the game.
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N’golo Kanté
Price: approx. 54,000 coins
What makes Kanté stand out: If you see N’golo Kanté on the opposing team, you can expect to put in some extra effort when it comes to creating offensive chances.
The midfielder is the epitome of the proverbial vacuum cleaner, magically attracting opposing passes and taking down dribbling attackers. Just keep in mind he is not offensively oriented.
What makes Mbappé stand out: Mbappé’s gold card still has a lot to offer, as evidenced by the fact that the Frenchman still costs more than 500,000 coins despite the heavy competition. But that’s no surprise.
Mbappé remains super fast, skillful, and clinically finishing. The 91-rated card is still among the best one can field in Ultimate Team – special cards notwithstanding.
The coolest mage “Daddy Khadgar” makes a return in World of Warcraft. But a new dialogue hints that he may not have much time left …
Patch 9.2.5 is playable on the PTR of World of Warcraft and brings several major features, such as Cross-Faction Play and later also the start of a cool, 4th season of Shadowlands. However, testers and dataminers have also noticed some details happening on the fringes of the patch.
One of them is a dialogue between Jaina Proudmoore and Khadgar. Khadgar flies as a raven to Oribos and lands near Jaina, whom he engages in conversation.
Jaina and Khadgar haven’t been in contact for a few years, after Jaina abandoned the city of Dalaran during the events leading up to the “Legion” expansion when the city’s council planned to readmit the Blood Elves.
We have the (translated) dialogue between the two mages in Oribos here:
Khadgar: Hello, Jaina.
Jaina: Khadgar! It’s good to see you again. I regret that the last time we saw each other –
Khadgar: Those were dangerous times. The Legion’s assault, then the war… I think we both had to find a way to get through it. I’m not angry. We are friends.
Jaina: I feel the same way. But surely you didn’t come all this way to the Shadowlands just to find me.
Khadgar: No. For years, I’ve read about this place in Medivh’s books. I stood atop Karazhan and caught fleeting glimpses behind the veil. I think I wanted to see the realms of death with my own eyes before …
Jaina: Is everything alright, Khadgar?
Khadgar: I feel the weight of the years upon me, Jaina. The burdens carried. The decisions made. Hmph! Forgive the musings of an old man. I think I’ll take a look around and see these Shadowlands a bit. See what wonders I can find here. I’ve heard tales of scheming intermediaries, a city full of secrets, and a land with ancient knowledge. How astonishing!
Jaina: That sounds like it will keep you occupied! Just don’t disappear without saying goodbye. I missed you, old friend.
Khadgar: You can count on that, Jaina. We’ll see each other again.
The dialogue is met with mixed feelings by the community. Some find it strange that Khadgar seemingly “just drops by” the Shadowlands, as if it were a vacation spot that can now be accessed by all. They find his appearance inappropriate.
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Others note, however, that Khadgar, as Medivh’s successor, is quite powerful and that Karazhan has always served as a link between worlds.
Many speculations arise from the passage that Khadgar “wants to look at the realms of death before” … something happens. In the context of the conversation, it seems that Khadgar feels that his life may soon come to an end, as he has already aged. The exact age of Khadgar is hard to determine, as he was in the shattered world for several years, where, as part of the Nether, time flows differently. Otherwise, he is likely only about 10 years older than Jaina, who must be in her late 30s or early 40s, depending on how many years have passed since the start of Shadowlands in the story.
The second possibility is that Khadgar, with his “before,” refers to the occurrence of another major event that may have far-reaching consequences or at least personally affect him and potentially harm him in the long run. After all, mages of Khadgar’s or Medivh’s caliber often have visions and premonitions about what is to come.
It seems unlikely, in any case, that Blizzard has simply introduced a friendly sequence between Jaina and Khadgar “just like that.” The deeper meaning of this seemingly rather casual conversation will probably only be revealed with the next expansion – but it will be presented in just a few weeks.
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Cortyn from MeinMMO has identified the most annoying aspect of World of Warcraft: former players. They often only half-follow things, yet want to judge everything.
The story of World of Warcraft is always a heated topic of debate. Whether hardcore lore enthusiasts or casual players, discussions about the story, its meaning, and significance frequently arise. These debates can get quite passionate, and all sides have valid arguments. However, in many cases, this is overshadowed by people who are neither playing the current content nor really seeing the connections.
And as for the Nether: It gets on my nerves.
There is a rather large group of former players who only experience the story of World of Warcraft “from cinematic to cinematic”. They follow news sites like MeinMMO, wowhead, or similar sites, even though they no longer play WoW, but still have some interest in the story.
This leads to the various cinematics being experienced almost “all at once”. The cinematic surrounding Sylvanas’ awakening in Oribos is closely followed by the video that takes place after the fight against Anduin. The video of “Tyrande as Avatar of Elune” follows directly after the fight “Tyrande vs. Sylvanas” – even though many quests in World of Warcraft are between them.
And of course, the cinematics are always the polished finale of a quest line or a battle. However, the story in World of Warcraft consists of much more. There are usually long quest lines with several character dialogues, or even a final boss fight has some small dialogue passages that contribute to the atmosphere, mood, and story.
From my own experience, I can say that the Anduin cinematic has a totally different effect when you simply watch it as a standalone YouTube video versus as a conclusion to a (rather long and tough) boss fight. The criticism that Arthas was simply “burned up” and only appears as a blue glowing cloud falls apart when you’ve spent hours struggling with that very Arthas, who in the Anduin fight has several pretty cool appearances as exactly the Lich King he was known as – with a runeblade in hand and a massive army of undead.
I want to emphasize that I also do not agree with all of Blizzard’s decisions. I also dislike that some characters – like Ve’nari – were a bit underdeveloped in Shadowlands. I believe that the build-up of the Jailer as a major villain didn’t work well because there was too little interaction with him in Patch 9.0 and 9.1. As a player, one simply learned too little about the Jailer, making it difficult to find him interesting. I believe he could have functioned much better as an independent villain without having to reshape the story of the last 20 years around him.
And yes, I am also bothered by the implied: “The Jailer knows of an even greater and more terrible evil that we are all unprepared for.” Yes, of course, he does. Because all villains in WoW somehow always know that, and it has been the narrative since Warcraft II. However, this does not necessarily spoil everything for me or “ruin the game”. Too often, I feel that the story standards of Warcraft are compared to those of a grand literary epic – while at its core, it is a PC game whose story is primarily supposed to support the gameplay, not the other way around.
“Gameplay first” has always been the standard at Blizzard – and the story is subordinate to that.
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Still, I am tired. Valid criticism is certainly warranted, especially on a subject with such passionate fans as Warcraft. But whenever the “usual suspects” crawl out of their holes to immediately find fault with a new cinematic or cutscene, without considering the context, it bothers me. It always feels like trying to talk to people about a book, yet they think they are fully competent to judge the book just because they read 3 pages in the middle that made little sense to them and they don’t know the rest at all.
I have thus decided to discuss such matters less when I get the impression that someone is only watching “from cinematic to cinematic”. It saves a lot of nerves and most importantly: It preserves my enjoyment of such cinematics and the associated quests.
Or what do you think?
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In Pokémon GO, the Masterwork Research brings you Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh and Apex-Crypto-Lugia. We will show you all the tasks and rewards that you receive in the new special research.
What kind of research is this? Since the launch of Johto Tour 2022, you can participate in this research. The requirement is that you have completed the Johto special research with Celebi. This is only available for trainers who purchased a ticket for the Johto Tour.
In the following section, we will show you all known tasks and rewards of the Masterwork Research in Pokémon GO. Please note that this research is designed to take a lot of time.
Update from March 26: The tasks for Chapters 3 and 4 of the Masterwork Research are now known. We have updated the article for you.
Masterwork Research Apex 1/4
Task
Reward
Earn 100,000 XP
10 Hyper Potions
Complete 100 Field Research
1,000 XP
Catch 100 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will also receive 1,000 XP, 20 Ho-Oh Candies, and 1,000 Stardust.
Masterwork Research Apex 2/4
Task
Reward
Earn a heart with your buddy for 30 consecutive days
Stage Reward: If you complete the three tasks and redeem your rewards, you will also receive 3,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Apex-Crypto-Lugia.
This week in Destiny 2 gave players some time to reflect on the drama of the seasonal story. Whether Xur is thinking about it too, we don’t know. But he will return tonight to offer you his wares. You can learn what exactly he is selling on MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? At the beginning of the week, a strike wave rolled through content that used videos and music from Bungie. The blocking of the videos has sparked a huge discussion on Twitter, as many content creators make their living from Destiny 2 content. We have updated Bungie’s response to this in the article.
After the changes to weapon crafting, some players are still not satisfied. The craftable weapons are not what they had hoped for. However, there are others who are diligently thinking about the potential possibilities. Like the player “TheSoulChainer”. He built the currently fastest bow in Destiny 2.
This week we also set out to solve the puzzle of a mysterious green rift in Savathun’s Throne World that puzzled you. Many players wondered what it was about and what to do. Here is the solution:
All information about Xur on March 25, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Tonight is Xur time again. As every Friday, he arrives punctually at 6:00 PM to open his exotic shop, which remains open until Tuesday at 7:00 PM. However, currently he does not have the best sellers, so many players are waiting for an update of his inventory.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
Xur’s location: The mysterious vendor has strange maps and routes, and we now believe he lets fate itself decide where he lands.
This weekend he can be found in the Tower Hangar. On the map, you can see where you need to go.
Xur is located in the Tower Hangar from March 25 to 29.
Xur’s inventory from March 25 – March 29 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Xur sells a new exotic weapon and armor for all characters every week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. We will also update you later on what exactly he has in stock.
Weapon: Telesto – Void Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Note: Bungie informs about the issue with low armor values Unfortunately, there is still no update on the poor armor values. As Bungie announced on Saturday, March 5, they are currently investigating the issue that some armor from vendors is showing low overall values. As soon as details about a fix are available, the players will be informed. Bungie also noted that this does not mean that Xur will have the highest stat rolls every week after the problem is solved. However, they should be above 48. This week, the maximum he offers has a total value of 50. (via Twitter)
Titan: Dune Strider – Arc Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +13
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +6
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +6
Strength: +12
Total: 50
Hunter: Fine-Point – Void Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +4
Resilience: +6
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +6
Strength: +6
Total: 48
Warlock: Ophidian Aspect – Arc Arm Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +11
Resilience: +6
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +6
Strength: +12
Total: 48
Rare Armor:Xur has the “Swordflight 4.1 set” as a legendary armor set.
Xur’s offer from March 25 to 29.
The exact offer and perks are shown to you by Nexxoss-Gaming, as always with the highlights:
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This is what Xur always has with him: You can always get an exotic engram from Xur for 97 Legendary Shards as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
Additionally, since Witch Queen, he also offers a unique roll for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions every week. Currently, he has these two weapons on offer every week.
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” – with the perk: “Murderous Wind”
The exotic scout rifle “The Tale of a Dead One” – with the perk: “Snapshot Sights”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
Trials of Osiris from March 25 – March 29 – Map, Weapons, and Information
This week, after the short Iron Banner break, the Trials of Osiris return. The PvP endgame brings additional top loot and immeasurable glory for anyone who wants to battle into the PvP elite. Bounties and the Trials Pass for participation are available at the 14th Saint in the Tower Hangar.
Which map is up this week? Every weekend, you only play on a designated map. This week it is Javelin-4.
The 14th Saint hosts the Trials on Javelin-4.
If you are interested in playing the trials as a team, we recommend the Callout Maps via Warmind. This allows you to effectively describe where the enemies are located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a ranking system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
and the notorious flawless run that leads you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Each week, a special weapon is available as a master version with Trials origin perks that you can earn until next Tuesday at 7 PM.
This scout rifle is the master reward for your flawless run.
This week, the new scout rifle “Aisha’s Embrace” is available as a master variant (Adept) if you reach the Lighthouse.
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Swiftness” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or are fighting alone.
If you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Saint on your desired weapon. Additionally, you will receive enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Keep in mind that your reward increases even further once you have a complete pass – even if you have lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials (Trials of Osiris) start this Friday at the daily reset at 6 PM.
Are you annoyed that the armor values from Xur are dismally low? Or do you buy them to complete your collection? Feel free to leave us your opinion.
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For GTA Online, there is a new “GTA+” membership available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. You can subscribe for €6 a month and unlock strong content. We will show you what this is.
This is the subscription: On March 25, the team at Rockstar Games introduced the new subscription membership “GTA+” for GTA Online. This is the first subscription model available for the 9-year-old game.
For €6 a month, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can secure the subscription and unlock new content every month. We will show you the details here.
GTA+ in March/April with Money, Cars, and Property Gifts
When will it be available? Starting March 29, you can purchase the GTA+ subscription in the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. You can cancel the subscription at any time. Rockstar Games announces each month which content will be included.
What’s included? Every month, with the membership, you will receive 500,000 GTA Dollars in your Maze Bank account. You can also secure properties and unlock gameplay updates. The subscription will be completed with discounts exclusive to members, GTA Dollars, and RP bonuses, and other content.
These contents are available from March 29 to April 27 with GTA+:
500,000 GTA Dollars in the Maze Bank account
Car: Principe Deveste Eight with an upgrade from Hao’s Special Works – The upgrade is available exclusively before it becomes available to all players (even without a subscription). Additionally, the designs “Orange HSW-Trip” and “HSW-CMYK-Glitch”
You can acquire the La Mesa auto shop for free via Maze Bank Forclosures
The membership fee for the LS Car Meet is waived. You will receive a credit of 50,000 GTA Dollars
What do you think about the option to play GTA Online with a subscription model? Do you like that you can unlock special content, and are you willing to accept this offer, or are you bothered that certain content is unlocked even before the “normal players” get access?
Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with the community.
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On March 24, a major update was released for Lost Ark. It not only brought a new event to the game but also a lot of gifts. These are currently helping players so much that they are just celebrating the update. We, at MeinMMO, summarize the details.
What is the current situation in Lost Ark? The latest patch for Lost Ark actually brought hardly any fundamental changes and yet the entire community is celebrating it. Because in addition to free skins and a new event, there are tons of gifts addressing a major issue of the MMORPG.
One of the biggest topics in the community was the so-called dead zone when upgrading gear. This issue really exploded when the Argos raid came to our western version, bringing a requirement of 1,370 Gearscore.
Many players complained that Free2Play fans could hardly reach this Gearscore in such a short time, and thus the game could become somewhat Pay2Win. Since players can buy upgrade materials for real money, many fans believe that Argos can only be accessed by spending real cash.
The reason for this is the “dead zone” between Gearscore 1,340 and 1,370. Here, you cannot farm new gear but must continue to upgrade old items with low chances. However, often the required materials are lacking because they are often tied to daily and weekly tasks.
5 reasons why the MMORPG is successful despite ongoing Pay2Win accusations can be found here in the video:
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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark
The patch addresses almost all issues
What does the patch bring? Unlike what was announced last week, the new patch for Lost Ark does not only bring free skins. Instead, Amazon decided to give away a whole bunch of free upgrade materials. For many, this was even enough to escape the annoying dead zone.
“The only thing missing now is a roadmap – and that has been announced”
What do the fans say? Currently, reddit is full of positive comments about the Lost Ark update. Whether players show each other that they’ve finally cracked Gearscore 1,370 or pose with their new skins. The mood among fans is good at the moment, and the new event is contributing to this.
But it wouldn’t be an MMORPG community if a few people didn’t have something to complain about. The main complaint is still the missing roadmap. After a roadmap accidentally landed on the internet and we confirmed it was incorrect, there was a long silence.
Then Amazon announced it would work on a new roadmap for the MMORPG together with Smilegate, keeping better track of fan progress. This new roadmap is supposed to be released “soon,” but is still yet to materialize. This is almost the only point that players currently have to complain about.
The mood is still great: On reddit a thread is currently discussing the new update. Although the community is celebrating it, we still want to give you a brief overview of the mood:
Dysleixclol writes: “The sheer amount of materials injected into the game today is incredible. I guess I won’t have any silver left tomorrow.” [Upgrading costs silver in addition to materials, but silver was never the problem.]
JustJamesanity writes: “I almost don’t care about the free stuff and events; the measures against bots are a massive step forward. It makes me so happy, it feels like I’m on opium.”
Even RyZum is happy: “New ways to get upgrade materials, easy casual raids, PvP coins, and the Grand Prix. Plus so many materials given away. That definitely makes my life easier.”
Strawhat-Dude sums it up: “It’s going to be a great day. Awesome update!”
What do you personally think about the update in Lost Ark? Do you think it was as good as the general opinion states, or are you more negative about it? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
5 new Hearthstone cards will drive you to despair. They are really strong and bring fresh wind into Blizzard’s card game.
The next expansion for Hearthstone was announced a few days ago. The add-on named “Journey to the Sunken City” brings as usual a whopping 135 new cards and heralds the Hearthstone year 2022. Gradually, the developers are releasing various new cards via different content creators – and some of them will drive you up the wall again.
Pirate decks are going to be really nasty and can even steal the key cards from your deck. We show which cool, new, and also really nasty cards have been revealed.
Pirate Captain steals cards from your hand
Pirate Admiral Sharkfin is a new, legendary minion for Rogues. She is a pirate, has solid stats of 8 / 8 and costs 8 mana. Her battle cry states: “Plunder the enemy if you have summoned 8 other pirates in this game!”
This “plundering” occurs in the form of 3 different options from which you can choose:
Take their supplies! – You take 5 cards from your opponent’s deck.
Take their gold! – You take 2 cards from your opponent’s hand.
Take their ship! – You gain control over the enemy minion with the highest attack.
With this, Pirate Admiral Sharkfin can deal quite a bit of damage to the opponent and steal many of the enemy’s key cards. Anyone playing against Rogues should henceforth expect that they will simply pinch your most important cards.
Queen Azshara brings her relics
Another highlight for everyone who enjoys playing spell decks is Queen Azshara. The leader of the Naga is a Hearthstone 5/5 minion for 5 mana and belongs to the tribe of the Naga. Her battle cry states: “Choose an ancient relic if you have cast 3 spells while holding this card.”
There are a total of 4 relics to choose from, all of which are pretty powerful and can almost single-handedly decide the game. The relics are:
Tide Ring: A spell. After you cast a spell, this card becomes a copy of it that costs 1 mana.
Xal’atath: A weapon for 2 mana with 0 / 5 and the effect: After you cast a spell, deal 2 damage to the enemy hero and reduce durability by 1.
Horn of the Ancients: A spell for 3 mana. Adds a random Colossal minion to your hand. It costs 1 mana.
Golganneth’s Tide Stone: A spell for 1 mana. Shuffle 5 random spells into your deck. Set their costs to 1 mana. Draw 2 cards.
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With her low costs, Azshara can already influence the game very early, so that her relics can unfold their effect in the mid to late game.
Warriors rely on plenty of randomness
Warriors receive a pretty powerful spell in their arsenal, but it comes with a high randomness factor. “The Fires of Zin-Azshari” is a spell for 2 mana that replaces all minions in your own deck with minions that cost at least 5 mana or more. The costs of these minions are then reduced to 5 mana.
In plain language, this means that the warrior ends up with a deck full of strong to very strong minions, without them necessarily fitting well together. However, the spell is likely to be particularly popular with penny pinchers who want to try out many cards without spending much money on Hearthstone. Because you can be sure that the deck plays differently each time after you shuffle your minions with this spell.
Shaman spells become jack-of-all-trades
Over the past year, spell shamans have gained popularity. This trend will likely only increase with the new add-on. The elemental “Azshara’s Radiance” brings many combined benefits. It is an elemental for 3 mana and has solid stats of 3 / 4.
However, its three effects are really strong and all active at once:
Fire spell damage +2.
Your nature spells cost 1 mana less.
You gain 3 armor after you have cast a frost spell.
Azshara’s Radiance can thus be perfectly combined with almost all spells from the shaman’s repertoire. Whether the shaman needs armor, wants to deal more damage, or wants to save a few mana crystals, Azshara’s Radiance provides all of that at once.
Priests receive a legendary minion that costs 0 mana
Anyone who thought that priests are already far too mana efficient will be covering their hands in front of their faces at the sight of Naga Priestess Valishj. The legendary naga minion has stats of only 1 / 1 and costs 0, but has a strong effect. As a battle cry, she refreshes the player’s mana crystals – one crystal for each spell played in that turn.
Since priests have many spells with low costs and can further reduce their costs, it is quite possible that the priest will play several dozen cards’ worth in a single turn.
Whether Valishj can stand out against all the other cards remains to be seen. But in one of the upcoming expansions, there will surely be a use for her when players create exciting decks with her.
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When will it be playable? The new cards will be playable with the release of the expansion “Journey to the Sunken City” and can then also be drawn from card packs or crafted with arcane dust. The release is scheduled for April 12, 2022 – in about 3 weeks.
Once all cards are known, we will, as usual, list them all on MeinMMO so that you can prepare for them.
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A reliable leaker of Genshin Impact has revealed which heroes will be featured alongside Venti and Ayato Kamisato in the banners. He also reported on the upcoming weapon banners. MeinMMO shows you the leaks.
Which character banners are coming? It was officially announced that in Patch 2.6 of Genshin Impact the 5-star heroes Ayato Kamisato and Venti will return to the game. However, the 4-star heroes were not known until now.
Leaker Blank has predominantly reported correctly about upcoming content in the game in the past. According to him, these 4-star characters will be included in the banners of Ayato and Venti:
Yun Jin – Wields a spear as a weapon and is of the Geo element.
Saccharose – Wields a catalyst as a weapon and is of the Anemo element.
Xiangling – Wields a spear as a weapon and is of the Pyro element.
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Which weapon banner is supposed to appear? In line with Ayato and Venti, their 5-star signature weapons are likely to come to the gacha banner: the bow Last Breath and the sword Haran Geppaku Futsu (via reddit).
Additionally, these 4-star weapons are to be included in the banner:
Bow: Rusty Bow
Sword: Flute
Catalyst: Land Streak Notes
Spear: Dragon’s Bane
Claymore: Sacrificial Greatsword
When do the banners come? The banners will be available as soon as Patch 2.6 is released. That will be on March 30, around 4 to 5 AM our time.
Why are the characters useful? While both Saccharose and Xiangling are useful in many teams and are often taken to the end-game dungeon, Yun Jin has not been in the game long and fulfills more of a niche role.
Venti is considered one of the best characters in the game, and the new Hydro hero Ayato Kamisato is already highly praised by fans. Some say he will be just as useful as the 4-star Hydro user Xingqiu.
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Genshin Impact: 12 powerful characters that will improve any team
What makes Venti so useful?
With his special ability, Venti can draw enemy masses into a vortex, which both regularly confuses and damages them.
Additionally, he can reliably generate elemental energy particles with his elemental skill to recharge his or other characters’ special abilities.
Equipped with the artifact set “Green Shadow,” Venti reduces enemies’ resistance to elemental attacks based on the element that has been swirled.
What makes Saccharose so useful?
Saccharose can pull enemies together with her special ability and keep them close, while other characters can deal damage to multiple enemies more easily.
She provides a damage boost to other team members with her talents and constellations.
Equipped with the artifact set “Green Shadow,” she reduces enemies’ resistance to elemental attacks based on the element that has been swirled.
Saccharose can wield the catalyst “Of the Feats of the Dragonslayers,” which increases the attack of the switched character by at least 24%.
What makes Xiangling so useful?
Xiangling is primarily used for her special ability. Her Fire Wheel remains on the field and circles around the active character, even when she is switched out. It deals high damage.
The Fire Wheel can capture buffs that typically apply only within a certain radius or field. If you stand in a buff field when triggering the Fire Wheel, it takes the buff and retains it even if you leave the field. This allows for strong combos with characters like Bennett, Saccharose, or Kazuha.
What makes Yun Jin so useful?
Yun Jin fulfills a niche role in certain teams: she buffs the normal attacks of other team members with her special ability. The higher Yun Jin’s defense, the greater the buff for the group.
Her elemental skill can also deal significant damage if used perfectly. When triggered at the right moment, Yun Jin executes a counter that deals the maximum possible damage to enemies.
Since Yun Jin has only been available in Genshin Impact since Patch 2.4, many players have not yet unlocked all her constellations. It may be worth pulling for more Yun Jins as her constellations further enhance her abilities.
All three characters are therefore worth pulling and can actively support your team.
What about you? Will you pull on Ayato’s or Venti’s banner? What do you think of the upcoming gacha banners in Genshin Impact? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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In a blog post, Fractured Online is looking for voluntary moderators and “Game Masters”. Players are expected to take on the role. There, they plan and organize events for the players, but they will not be paid for it anymore.
What exactly are the developers looking for? Fractured Online is an open-world MMORPG set to be released in 2022. In a blog post, the operators now announce that moderators and “Game Masters” are being sought for the game.
Players are intended for the role of moderator and “Game Master” who will then act as a link between the community and the staff. They are not permanent employees and must adhere to the rules just like other players.
This is essentially a kind of “intermediary” role. Players should intervene in disputes or conflicts. As “Game Masters”, they also have limited rights such as muting or banning other players.
Fractured Online explicitly seeks voluntary, unpaid personnel to take on the mentioned positions. For them, this is meant to be a stepping stone into the gaming industry. This is unusual because traditional “Game Masters” usually received payment for the work performed.
Update March 26: The article has been adjusted after publication. The original version stated that “Game Masters” used to perform the work of a formerly paid position. This is not correct and was removed. Additionally, the headline was adjusted based on community feedback, which we agreed with and softened a bit.
Have Game Masters been paid before? Here it is worth taking a look at former Blizzard “Game Master” Marcus Winterscheid. In an interview with MeinMMO, he spoke about the positives of working as a “Game Master” and reported on mostly open-ended contracts.
Furthermore, he told us that the “Game Master” is designed as a permanent employee. This is not the case with Fractured Online.
As a demon, your focus in Fractured Online is on PvP
The “bridge between the community and staff”
What is the workload for players? The responsibilities of a moderator and “Game Master” include, among other things:
Planning and organizing events for the players.
Answering questions about the game and technical issues.
Mediation between different parties in case of disputes and harassment.
Passing player feedback to the community managers
Reporting bugs and exploits
These positions are thus the first point of contact for support inquiries within the forums. There is plenty of room for significant workload, although it is not a full-time position.
The page does not disclose how much time exactly needs to be spent on work. It states in the description of the “ideal moderator and Game Master” that they spend “a good part of their time” helping their community.
How does the blog post describe the work? In the blog post from Fractured Online, the emphasis is on the voluntary nature of the work. It additionally highlights that moderators and “Game Masters” are regular players.
The blog post further states that moderators and “Game Masters” are bound by the terms of use and are liable for the time they are not active for Gamigo. It gives the impression that Gamigo consciously draws a dividing line between actual employees and the moderators as well as “Game Masters”.
We asked publisher Gamigo for a statement on the matter. As of now, a response is still pending and will be added to the article as soon as it is available.
Working in the gaming industry would surely be a dream for many players. Voluntary moderation is also not a concept that is entirely new. Many multiplayer games have similar roles.
For example, FFXIV has a mentoring system, where these players have a purely advisory function. They cannot ban anyone or send feedback directly to community managers.
Would you work unpaid to get into the gaming industry?
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Diablo 2: Resurrected receives numerous innovations with Patch 2.4 and the new Ladder. This includes new rune words as well as new recipes for the Horadric Cube. What these are and what they bring, you can find out here on MeinMMO.
What kind of patch is this? With the update, the Ladder will finally start, where you can compete with special Ladder characters in the leaderboards. There are also numerous buffs for the various classes and builds.
In addition to seven new rune words, there are also four new recipes for the Horadric Cube. We will show you what these recipes are and what you can craft with them.
New Horadric Recipes in Patch 2.4
What exactly is the Horadric Cube and what is it used for? Once you have this item in your possession, it remains permanently in your inventory and accompanies you on your journeys. You can use it to store additional items in your inventory and craft items.
Where can you find it? You will receive the Horadric Cube after completing Act 2. Once you have it, there are also several other quests that you can complete.
With the cube, you can create various categories of items. Whether potions, gems, runes, or magical items – with the right ingredients, you can craft all sorts of useful things.
Here are the four new recipes from the Ladder of Patch 2.4:
Required Items
Result
1 Ral Rune + 1 Sol Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Set Item
Exceptional version of the set item
1 Lum Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Set Item
Elite version of the set item
1 Tal Rune + 1 Shael Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Set Armor
Exceptional version of the set armor
1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Set Armor
How can I participate? First, you need to install your own client for the PTR server, as they run through Battle.net. There, you search for Diablo 2 and in the dropdown above the “Play” button, select the option: “Diablo II: Resurrected PTR”.
Many know the PS5 for its extremely short loading times. Now the first game has shown how short loading times can be on the gaming PC. This will surely please all of you who are frustrated by long loading times.
But on the computer, you initially don’t have any direct advantage from this technical progress of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. But that is supposed to change now, as some developers have shown in their latest game. Here, the loading times are somewhere between 2 and 4 seconds.
First game uses new technology of next-gen consoles on PC
What kind of game is it? Forspoken is a fantasy action role-playing game by Luminos Productions and is set to be released on October 11, 2022, for PC and PS5. The developers recently explained that their game supports Microsoft’s Direct Storage API (via videocardz.com). And it is this API that ensures the game loads significantly faster. You can watch the official video from the developers here:
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What technology is involved? It’s about “Direct Storage.” This is a special technology where certain tasks are handled by the graphics card instead of the processor.
The graphics card compresses and decompresses the data from the mass storage and can use the data directly without the need for the processor. This can significantly reduce loading times by limiting certain interfaces or CPU usage. The Xbox Series X is already using this technology, and Microsoft demonstrated how fast games can load on the Xbox Series X compared to the Xbox One.
Specifically: Your games load significantly faster – both at startup and in cutscenes and similar, as these can be calculated (rendered) much faster. Moreover, the processor will not be as heavily burdened.
Forspoken shows the potential of Direct Storage
What is exactly the advantage? The speed of the SSD in data transfer is influenced by the CPU. This also means that if your CPU is not fast enough, your performance will be limited. In technical jargon, this is called a “Bottleneck”.
The advantage of Direct Storage is that even if you have a slow processor (CPU), the CPU no longer limits the performance of your SSD. In “Forspoken,” the difference or improvement in loading times compared to without “Direct Storage” is between 15 and 30% (via Theverge.com). In numbers, we are talking about 0.5 to 0.7 seconds.
This also shows how much potential there still is in “Direct Storage” and how PC games could benefit from it.
Who can use the technology? Theoretically, DirectStorage can be used by any user, as Microsoft has integrated the technology into DirectX. Microsoft even stated that you can also use the best gaming feature with Windows 10 and that Direct Storage will not only be available for Windows 11.
However, for you to actually use it, game developers also need to implement the technology in their games. Microsoft even wrote in a detailed blog post:
As a game developer, you only need to implement DirectStorage once in your engine, and all applicable advantages will be automatically applied and scaled accordingly for the players.
While Direct Storage will also be available on Windows 10, you can only use some features with Windows 11. In addition to the new Start menu and many design adjustments, there are also new things that especially gamers can look forward to.
Fans of the Diablo series can look forward to the coming days, as Blizzard announces new details about Diablo 4. Additionally, Community Manager hints at new player tests.
When will there be news? The next developer update for Diablo IV is already on the horizon. These “Quarterly Updates” are expected to be released each quarter, and it was indeed time in the last week of March.
There are also teasers from the Community Manager that we are slowly reaching a point where testing is more important. We will show you the new information here in overview.
Next Quarterly Update for Diablo 4 brings art and videos
This is known: On Twitter, Community Manager Adam “PezRadar” Fletcher announced on March 22 that the new Quarterly Update will be released next week. So in the time from March 28 to April 3. The tweet states:
“I am looking forward to the blog post about the Quarterly Update of Diablo IV next week. The team delves into the environmental graphics. […]” They want to focus the update on the artistic aspects of D4. Additionally, there will be “a lot of eye candy and videos for you to watch.”
When will the tests come? On reddit, the announcement of the quarterly update was discussed, and there PezRadar also spoke up again. In the comments, he suggests that they are preparing for player tests:
We usually have some system updates in various blogs, but I also think we are reaching a point where it becomes harder to understand these things, and therefore harder to gather valuable feedback based on what people interpret.
We will continue to publish updates in these blogs, and they will constantly evolve until the release, but it may be better for people to experience and play them in tests to gather such feedback.
There will be plenty of time for that once we enter the testing phase. I am definitely looking forward to it 🙂
By stating that we are now reaching a point where tests with the players would be better, he raises hope in the community for soon-to-be playtests. Unfortunately, there is still no scheduled date for this, and it is unclear whether part of the next blog update will focus on the tests.
The community is now eagerly waiting for what new information Blizzard will share with the players in the next update. How beautifully dark the world and gameplay look now, and whether there will be new details about testing phases.
To reach item level 1,415 in Lost Ark, you need numerous materials. A user on reddit presents a simple trick to save costs and effort.
The user civocivocivo shows in a post on reddit an infographic on how to achieve item level 1,415 as cheaply as possible. The starting point is item level 1,370, which is the later Tier 3 area of the game.
Players are happy about the tip since they can finally progress. However, they need to overcome the so-called Dead Zone from 1,340 to 1,370 first. This only works with many materials because players must upgrade their gear and cannot farm new gear. This caused a lot of discussion in the forums and on reddit. With item level 1,415, thanks to the trick, you can reach it much faster – and especially cheaper.
How does the trick work? It uses the 1,370 gear, where you would normally improve everything to +15 to reach the desired item level. The weapon, chest piece, and pants cost the most materials, so civocivocivo only upgrades the chest piece and pants to +8 and the weapon to +11. Instead, he upgrades the cheapest part of the gear (helmet, gloves, shoes) to +17.
How much do I save? With this trick, you save over 20,000 destruction crystals, 5,000 guardian crystals, 500 honor leap stones, and almost 60,000 honor fragments. You also use less fusion material, silver, and gold. It’s worth it. Just for the 500 honor leap stones, you would need 20 days.
And what if the upgrade fails? The advantage is that the upgrade chance for expensive items is still nearly 100%, as it steadily declines after +7. Up to +6, it works 100%, but after that, the chance of success decreases by a few percentage points with each upgrade.
The calculations in the infographic assume that no item fails during the upgrading process. Therefore, the materials you lose if the upgrade doesn’t succeed are not taken into account. However, you avoid the most expensive failures if you apply the trick.
Community Reactions
Some users responded to the post and presented their own calculations for the upgrades.
jinyu1993 says: “This method only works well if Valtan is already in the game. Currently, activities end at 1400 when you use the method; there’s nothing yet for which you need a higher gear score. 17/17/13/12/12/11 is better.”
Note: Valtan is the next Legion Raid, but there is no release date yet.
archefayte asks: “What about gear transfer later? Will it be doable later if you need +15 for transferring?”
Many users are also asking for a similar trick to bypass Tier 1 and 2 as well as the early Tier 3. Unfortunately, there is currently (yet) none.
What do you think about the infographic? Will you do it the same way, or will you continue to upgrade everything to +15? What item level is your main character currently at, have you reached Tier 3 yet? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
PlayStation Plus “gives” you games every month as part of the paid subscription. Sony only reveals the new games for PS4 and PS5 shortly before the release. MeinMMO shows you the schedule and possible candidates for PS Plus April 2022.
Original message: What does the schedule look like? For PS Plus, there is a fixed date for the unlocking of the free games – the first Tuesday of the new month. All other information remains unclear beforehand:
PS Plus: Games available from Tuesday, April 5
Typically around 12 p.m.
Possible announcement: Wednesday, March 30
Announcement of the games often happens around 5:30 p.m.
The times and the date of the announcement are based on experience and may still change. The only certainty is actually the unlocking date on April 5.
In the following paragraphs, we would like to mention possible titles and inform about the contents of a subscription to PS Plus. You can secure the games from March until the new games are online:
Which games could come in April? Currently, there are no leaks for PS Plus in April 2022. However, we have looked around in the community, checked rumors, and list a few possible titles for you.
However, please keep in mind that this is not reliable information, but purely speculation and rumors that are circulating on the internet:
Cuphead for PS4 – Run&Gun action game focused on boss battles
The incredibly difficult action game can be experienced in co-op and shows no mercy. It is the most persistent rumor in the community.
Marvel’s Avengers for PS5 – Superhero MMO with popularity problems
The title promised a lot, but did not perform well at release. However, the game is a service game and is still being developed. A good way to generate more interest would be through PS Plus.
MLB: The Show 22 for PS4/PS5 – AAA-level baseball simulation
An earlier installment of MLB: The Show was once available with PS Plus, and the release of the latest game in the series coincides exactly with the PS Plus day. A possible hint at a free entry.
Everybody’s Golf for PS4 – Cute golf game with multiplayer
The title is also available in the Xbox Game Pass and there are currently speculations that the golf game is also a candidate for PS Plus.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure – PlayStation-exclusive 3D platformer
Sony’s own games often end up on PS Plus, and the release of the title was over 1.5 years ago. The platformer with co-op also counts as a candidate being considered.
As soon as we have new information or leaks appear, you will find more about it on MeinMMO.
A game that you can certainly get for the PS5 is GTA Online. The next-gen version came out in March and you currently get the action game for free with PS Plus:
What does PS Plus bring? Most multiplayer games can only be played online with friends if you have an active membership with PS Plus.
In addition, there are the monthly games and other “free” extras like skins, discounts, or bonus packages for selected games. You also have a selection of Sony games available.
Make sure to check the PS Store from time to time and check the PS Plus section so you don’t miss any bonuses for games that you find interesting.
The Twitch streamer shroud is currently very active in Lost Ark and is now also fighting the tough bosses. In the video, he kills one of them, but is deprived of his loot at the last second, by the MMORPG itself. We at MeinMMO explain the situation.
Who is shroud? shroud is a former professional player of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for the successful team Cloud9. For some time now, he has been streaming on Twitch and playing other games such as Escape from Tarkov, New World, and Lost Ark.
Currently, shroud has almost 10 million followers on Twitch and 11,865 average viewers. He is thus one of the biggest streamers on the platform and regularly attracts attention.
What happened to him? Just before the server downtime of Lost Ark on March 24, shroud was still playing one of the tricky Abyssal Dungeons. These are among the most challenging content in Lost Ark and can only be completed 6 times per week per character, as they also provide extremely good loot.
However, shroud was cheated out of that very loot by the game itself when the servers went into maintenance mode. Just a few seconds before the boss would have been defeated. This is doubly frustrating because, although he did not receive the loot, the run counts as a “try.” Shroud cannot kill that exact boss again this week.
When he realizes what just happened, shroud looks very desperate. He keeps muttering “No, if only my ult had hit, nooo.” Then he breaks into desperate laughter and makes light of his own misfortune.
“Well, I tried” he says at the end, although he still appears visibly annoyed. You can see the clip here:
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How does his chat react? The users in his chat have a sort of premonition, as the server maintenance was planned and announced. Even before shroud gets kicked from the game himself, some of his viewers write that the servers are now down.
Subsequently, many of them utilize the meme “Press F to pay respects” initiated by Call of Duty and spam F in the chat. The shooter fans express something like, “My condolences, buddy, but it is funny after all.”
Afterward, his viewers join in on shroud’s desperate laughter, and the chat is full of comments like “HAHAH” and “lol.” However, some are also upset with him, writing comments like “You were so close!”
You did it to yourself: Some of his fans also enjoy his misfortune as he knew about the server maintenance and still went into the dungeon. One writes “You did it to yourself” while laughing. Even shroud himself takes it rather easy in the end, even though the missing loot obviously leaves a bitter taste.
Has something like this ever happened to you, and do you sympathize with the streamer? Or do you find the situation rather funny and also think that shroud is responsible for the missing loot? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments here on MeinMMO; we look forward to hearing from you.
