Cortyn from MeinMMO is convinced by the latest WoW cinematic. There is much criticism – but sometimes it seems to be pulled out of thin air.
The latest cinematic in World of Warcraft is out. It takes place directly after the provisional final boss Anduin Wrynn in the raid “Mausoleum of the First”. As has been the case in recent times, the cinematic causes a split in the community. Some were thrilled and celebrate it, while others are annoyed and think that illogical details prevail and the characters have been ruined.
I find the cinematic great, as it treats all characters with respect and is quite logical. Let me explain to you why this is the case.
Spoiler warning: If you don’t want to know anything about the cinematic, you should not continue reading. You have been warned.
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Where do the souls of Varian and Saurfang come from?
The first point of criticism is that some players find it illogical that the souls of Varian Wrynn and Saurfang help to free Anduin from the grasp of the Jailer. After all, Saurfang was killed by Sylvanas and should have landed directly in the Maw, and Varian Wrynn was destroyed by Gul’dan with fel magic, which completely obliterated his soul.
The simple answer is: The ones in the cinematic are not the souls of Varian and Saurfang.
They are merely small echoes, a reverberation of the former wielders of the sword. Both Varian and Saurfang were wielders of Shalamayne, who died while using the sword, and both are very significant characters for Anduin. That Anduin sees his father in this way has happened more frequently in the past – for example, when he first picks up the sword on the Broken Shore.
Varian and Saurfang help – but it is not their souls.
“So much more could have been done with Arthas” – Really?
The second major point of criticism is the treatment of Arthas as the former Lich King. In the cinematic, it becomes clear that only a “last, glowing spark” of his soul remains. He was incorporated into the forges of the Jailer in Torghast, and virtually nothing remains when the sword becomes Shalamayne again and the last spark of Arthas’ soul extinguishes.
Some believe that “much more” could have been done with Arthas and that “his character has been ruined”.
Here I must critically ask: Would that have really been wise? Would it have really been clever to give Arthas a bigger role?
I don’t believe that at all. Already before the launch of Shadowlands, developers stated that they would probably not encounter Arthas “personally” and want to treat the character “with respect”.
I believe this has been fully realized when you think about it a bit. Because unlike many other characters who have drastically changed with Shadowlands, Arthas has remained Arthas. He is an essential part of the Anduin battle as the “Fallen King”, but does not play a significant role in the story.
We can continue to remember Arthas exactly as we loved and hated him in Warcraft III and Wrath of the Lich King. His character has hardly been touched, none of his deeds have been excused or trivialized, and he remains the good prince who has gone astray.
Arthas – only a last spark of his soul remains.
Jaina and Uther hold back
Another point of criticism that I keep reading is the lack of what Uther and Jaina say about the rest of Arthas’ soul. After all, the two were long companions of Arthas and played an important role in his life – and vice versa.
Here it is often forgotten that both of these characters had already made their peace with Arthas.
Jaina did that back in Icecrown when she discovers that until the very end, a piece of the “old” Arthas remained in him and he had kept the medallion from her – until the last moment.
Moreover, Jaina has grown. Even though they had a romantic relationship in the past, many years have passed. Jaina even had another partner in between, and in general a lot has happened in recent years that had little or nothing to do with Arthas. Jaina has already had her “closure” with the Arthas story.
Something similar applies to Uther. A large part of the campaign from Patch 9.1 revolved around the perceived mistakes he made in his life with Arthas. All of this ultimately culminated in him throwing Arthas into the Maw and thereby sealing the fate of Arthas’ soul, which was eventually processed in Torghast. Uther ruined his own “closure” with Arthas when he chose revenge and banished Arthas to the Maw.
The only one who never found a proper ending with Arthas was Sylvanas. Since she became trapped in undeath and became a banshee, she wanted revenge. Ultimately, she was denied that as she was not present in the fight against the Lich King and only reached the Frozen Throne later – after which she plunges from Icecrown and falls further into the grasp of the Jailer.
Sylvanas was the only one who truly needed that closure. The certainty that nothing remains of Arthas, who has so shaped her decisions, that she can chase after or punish.
Sylvanas is prominently featured in the new video – and that’s how it should be.
The last point of criticism is: “There’s Sylvanas again.”
I’m not quite sure how to respond to that. I understand that some are completely fed up with Sylvanas. I can relate to that. But it should be clear that Shadowlands represents the (provisional) conclusion of Sylvanas’ story and she will at least not be the main character after that. Therefore, I find it even more important to tell the end of this story now. Yes, this does mean we have quite a bit to do with Sylvanas in this patch.
But that is certainly better than cutting off this plot again. Let Blizzard finish this act, because if they do it right, then there will be plenty of room to bring other characters into the spotlight – and I am sure that will be the case with 10.0.
I know that the cinematic has once again divided the player base – but I liked it. And the longer I think about it, the more I believe that they have brought a whole series of storylines to a reasonable conclusion without stepping on the characters’ legacy.
But what do you think?
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This week, four MMORPGs made headlines on Steam. Additionally, there was a new expansion for Guild Wars 2 and initial information about the new DLC for ESO. We summarize the most important news of the week for you.
That was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.
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In Elden Ring, players have various options for character builds and ways to play the game. However, some of these are frowned upon in parts of the community. In this episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, we discuss whether there is a “right” and “wrong” way to play.
This is the topic: Games from the developer FromSoftware, which includes Elden Ring, are known in the community for their sharp difficulty. The games forgo quest logs and minimaps, throwing challenging enemies at players.
At the same time, developers provide players with tools such as summons or co-op mode, which make the game easier. However, these tools are labeled as “playing wrong” or even “cheating” by some members of the community.
In the MeinMMO Podcast, Leya, Tarek, and Irie discuss whether it is even possible to play Elden Ring “wrong”.
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Most of you are having fun again with World of Warcraft – at least that’s what a survey among MeinMMO readers indicated.
Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft has been live for almost 10 days now and most players have already spent many hours in Zereth Mortis. Particularly eager characters have also already set foot in the new raid “Mausoleum of the First” in the past few days – at least in normal and heroic mode, the rest will follow later.
We wanted to know from you a few days ago how you received Patch 9.2: End of Eternity and more than 1,900 of you participated in our survey. We present the results to you – and they are relatively clear.
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Because those currently playing World of Warcraft seem to be quite satisfied with the patch, at least this applies to the majority of our WoW-playing readers.
The result at the time of writing this article was:
20 % find the patch very good and have a lot of fun.
33 % find the patch okay, but think it is nothing special.
10 % are less impressed by the patch.
10 % think the patch is bad and have no fun at all.
27 % indicated that they are currently not playing WoW and therefore cannot assess the patch.
The result of the survey.
In the following, we will occasionally exclude the numbers of people who indicated “I am currently not playing WoW”. This way, we will arrive at more reliable figures regarding those still actively playing.
More than 70 % of players are satisfied
The clearly largest portion of votes falls on a positive opinion. 53 % of the votes cast are satisfied or very satisfied with the patch. If we only look at current players, the value even rises to 72.5 %. For example, Desten96 writes:
I find it very good. The only thing that bothers me are the annoying puzzles. I am finally enjoying WoW again and also leveling my other chars through the current addon to ensure they’re ready for the next hopefully good addon.
Zereth Mortis is especially praised so far. The area is a significant improvement compared to Korthia, which disappointed most players. There is a wealth of content, numerous rare enemies, and at the same time no compulsion to grind something – but the option to do so. Those who want to can farm over 50 mount and battle pets. Either specifically or as a side activity.
Not yet mentioned is – logically – the raid, Mausoleum of the First. It is just opening in its various modes, and it will take a few weeks before all players could at least take a look at the LFR.
Zereth Mortis is beautiful and fun – at least most see it that way.
Not everyone is satisfied
However, despite all the joy, the patch does not manage to excite all players. A total of 20 % of those surveyed (27 % of active players) are not satisfied or very unsatisfied – the two shares are almost equal.
For these players, the patch apparently continues and culminates a flawed addon, and they long for the next expansion, which will likely be a while before it arrives. Especially under the Facebook post related to the survey, many negative voices were found.
For example, Georg Maniek Zehle writes:
After such a long wait, I expected something more. I find it boring!
Others apparently wished for more variety from the “typical” MMORPG fare. For example, Birgit Freitel summarizes:
Collect 30 of this, kill 15 of those, run from A to B and come back. Like the last two years… nothing new.
It remains to be seen whether the patch can bridge the long wait until the next expansion, but at least cross-faction play should be coming to the PTR soon.
Does your experience match the survey? How is the patch received in your guild and friend circle?
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How good is a gaming mouse that is represented three times in the bestsellers of Amazon? MeinMMO took a look at the mouse.
What are these bestsellers? The retailer Amazon creates so-called “bestsellers” for various products and categories. These numbers are based on the most orders and are updated hourly by Amazon. Therefore, it is easy to see which products are currently popular among potential customers.
Currently, a specific gaming mouse from Logitech is highly sought after by customers. And not just once, as the mouse is represented three times in the top 10.
Logitech’s gaming mouse is considered an absolute all-rounder for numerous games
What kind of mouse is this? The currently best-selling mouse on Amazon is the G502 Hero. It is represented on Amazon in three different variants:
Once as a version with German packaging
Another time as a version with EU packaging
A third time as a wireless version (Lightspeed)
Interestingly, there is no real difference between the German and the EU version. Only the packaging looks a bit different, but the mouse is identical. The fact is that the mouse is frequently and willingly purchased by many customers.
The G502 Hero is represented three times: Rank 1, Rank 2, and Rank 7.
What is the advantage of the mouse? Logitech’s G502 Hero has the advantage of being a strong all-rounder: the mouse is not limited to any specific game or genre, but offers many possibilities with numerous buttons if you want to customize it to your play style:
If you are currently playing a shooter, you can remove the weights from the mouse and configure the sniper button, or assign gadgets or your secondary weapon to the additional buttons.
If you prefer playing an MMORPG, you can assign important spells or skills to the buttons on the mouse.
This flexibility makes Logitech’s gaming mouse so popular among gamers. So popular, in fact, that one user even went and transformed the G502 Hero into a bow that can actually be used for gaming.
How good is the mouse? MeinMMO lists the Logitech G502 Hero among the currently best gaming mice that you want to buy for your gaming setup. This is due to both the many features and the really good sensor. The weight system is a nice gimmick, but we have rarely used it in practice in the editorial office.
So if you haven’t settled on a genre yet or are simply looking for a flexible mouse that offers many possibilities, then the G502 Hero is still a real recommendation today. Especially since you can get the mouse for currently €39.99, which is the current best price for the device.
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The most well-known clone of the G502 Hero makes it into the top 20
The Razer Basilisk V3 lands at 11th place among the bestsellers on Amazon, narrowly missing the top 10. The Basilisk series from Razer is always referred to as a clone of the G502 Hero, as it cleverly mimics the good ergonomics of the Logitech mouse. With the V3, Razer even tried to emulate the unique free-spinning scroll wheel of the G502.
What other alternatives are there? Another alternative could be the Rival 5 from SteelSeries. Although this mouse is not represented in the top 20 on Amazon, it is still considered a good alternative. The Rival 5 is significantly lighter at 85 g compared to the G502 Hero. However, some buttons are harder to reach than with Logitech’s competition.
How well the direct competition of the G502 Hero performs in detailed testing can be read here on MeinMMO. Because we compared the two gaming mice and tell you which mouse is better or which might be better suited for you:
He has been playing Pokémon GO since day one and had a “special” name. Now a player has been reported and forced by Niantic to change the name.
Since its release in July 2016, a lot has changed for the better in Pokémon GO. Now there are big raids that you can participate in with other players. At the end of the battle, individual players are highlighted for their performance – with trainer names. Apparently, this feature has now become a downfall for one player.
On reddit, player Specter017 writes that he had to change his name now. The new name also didn’t please the developers, and they are serious: If the next name is also offensive, they will ban him.
Affected player “can’t believe it”
What does the trainer say? On reddit, Specter017 shows three screenshots. The first shows his name “CoktimusPrime”, which is a sexually offensive variation of the name Optimus Prime. In one of his screenshots, you can see a raid award “the biggest” displayed next to his username. The award was given to the trainer for bringing the biggest Pokémon into the raid battle.
In another screenshot, you can see Professor Willow saying: “Hi Trainer. There seems to be a problem with your nickname. Please choose a new one.”
And in the third image, you can see the input field for a new nickname. We embed the reddit post with the images here.
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The trainer explains: “I can’t believe it. After almost 6 years, someone finally reported me. I have been playing since day one and had to change my name. It was going well.”
He explains that he was initially angry about being reported. The first name change to “ImCoktimusPrime” initially worked, but then the trainer received an email from Niantic. They warned him and explained that he should change his name again. If this new name is again offensive, he would be permanently banned.
How do trainers react? Some find the pun funny and congratulate the player for not being reported for so long. A major topic on the other hand is why it took so long for someone to report the sexually offensive name.
Some trainers in the comments don’t even know how to report a player.
How to report another player? If you see a player whose nickname violates Pokémon GO guidelines, you can report them.
Tap on the Pokéball and open the menu
Select “Settings” at the top right
Scroll down and select “Get Help”
iOS players tap on “Contact us”, Android players select the speech bubble icon
Then describe the problem and select “Report a player”
According to Niantic, a nickname is inappropriate if it has the following characteristics:
sexual or pornographic references,
obscenities or derogatory words,
words that promote illegal activities,
words that constitute hate speech against members of a protected group,
or words intended to insult or harass other players
Last winter, the European esports scene in League of Legends was in turmoil. After G2 Esports and Fnatic had dominated for years, suddenly other teams moved to the top. The German coach Fabian “Grabbz” Lohmann, who had trained G2 Esports for years, suddenly had to look for a new club. And he is not at all happy with the way his players are behaving.
Where is Grabbz currently coaching?
Grabbz coached the G2 Esports team from 2017 to November 2021.
Under his leadership, the team won the LEC multiple times, secured the Mid-Season Invitational 2019, and even achieved 3rd/4th place (2018, 2020) and 2nd place (2019) at the World Championship.
Grabbz openly criticized the mentality of his players in an interview.
“The last few weeks have been difficult due to the reaction of our players”
What does the coach say? In a livestream during the LEC matches on March 4th, there was a live interview with Grabbz. He revealed that he was satisfied with the start of the season. Although there were losses, all matches could have been won.
However, he criticized the mentality of his players in the following weeks. Especially after missing the playoffs, the players reportedly showed little ambition in the matches:
The last few weeks have been difficult, not because of the matches in the LEC, but because of the way my players reacted to missing the playoffs. This is something I need to tackle. We slacked in scrims [practice matches] and wasted two weeks. And as a young team, you cannot afford that.
He further explained that he could calmly speak about this problem publicly because he had already been much tougher on the players internally.
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How is Grabbz’s public criticism received? There are some comments that do not appreciate Grabbz’s actions. They believe that such internal team criticism should not be aired publicly.
However, a large majority under the YouTube video and on reddit stand behind Grabbz. They believe that the BDS players did not have a good season. Especially Adam “Adam” Maanane disappointed many. He was regarded as a great talent and reached the Worlds in 2021 with Fnatic.
There are tons of comments under the video and on reddit like:
“Grabbz really deserves a better team, I hope BDS is ready to invest, because this team was basically, at best, a cheap assembly. Cinkrof and Limit can stay unless there are internal reasons to replace them. Adam, Xmatty and Nuclearint are not delivering. I don’t know if they still need experience.”
“I feel sorry for Grabbz. Not long ago he was coaching the 2 best midlaners in the West, the best jungler, the best top laner, and the best support. Now he is downgraded to coach of a guy who can only play Darius and has an ego.”
“Honestly, I feel sorry for Grabbz and Cinkrof because they really put in effort, but are being let down by their team.”
The Spring Split 2022 in the LEC is still ongoing. What will happen next with the BDS team and Grabbz is still unknown. However, they theoretically still have the chance to qualify for the playoffs and the Worlds 2022 in the Summer Split.
There is also a team in the American LCS that is currently disappointing strongly:
MeinMMO presents the best tools to help you track your own statistics in Call of Duty: Warzone, optimize your weapon setups, and spot new trends early.
There are a few external tools for Call of Duty: Warzone that provide fascinating insights into your performance, deliver clear meta lists, or break down weapon statistics completely.
We want to show you the best tools that MeinMMO author Maik Schneider discovered during his work on Warzone. Click on the tool you want to check out or simply scroll down:
Important information about Warzone trackers: Call of Duty changed the default setting in your CoD accounts some time ago. If you do not change this setting, you will not have access to your data through external tools.
This is a data interface (API). If you do not want other players to see your statistics, keep the setting disabled. However, if you like browsing through your stats and do not mind other users seeing the numbers, then enable the interface.
Go to “callofduty.com” and then to your account settings. Under the “Privacy and Security” tab, you will find the “Game data and data protection for the profile” section. Set the 3 options as follows:
What can the tool do? The CoD Tracker has been active for many years and even shows statistics from Black Ops 3 (CoD from 2015).
You can find clear information here, such as your kill/death ratio, statistics for your matches, all in relation to all other players whose data is recorded.
What can the tool do? The popular matchmaking tool specializes in categorizing your matches into difficulty levels. You can see how tough your opponents were.
In addition, your overall performance like win rate, K/D, or kills per match is compared with the performance of other players and categorized accordingly.
What can the tool do? The ultimate tool regarding Warzone weapons. The data on the site is completely manually tested and input.
Behind the site is Warzone data expert Anthony Zachman, who is celebrated by the community for his diligent and good work.
Here you will find time-to-kill data, range and damage values, and you can compare weapons using a diagram. There is also a paid premium service that provides additional data, such as a recoil simulator.
What can the tool do? The newest tool on this list provides clear meta data. The site is updated manually every day and contains the current trends of the weapon meta.
However, there is no algorithm behind this; the operators observe professionals, tournaments, and analyses of weapons and categorize the data themselves. Similar to how we do with our list of the best weapons in Warzone – just much more extensive.
Also interesting are suggested beginner loadouts and a free Discord bot that automatically posts weapon setups on request in a server.
If you’re a fan of statistics or regularly looking for new setups for your weapons, you can spend hours browsing through the tools and keep finding exciting new insights.
Do you know of any special tools that you would recommend? Feel free to leave us a comment and we will check the tools to see if they might also fit our list.
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In Destiny 2 fights the Light against the Darkness. Witch Queen marks a turning point in the story and everything that comes after it will likely be crucial for this epic battle. We take you on a little story journey and tell you what the biggest enemy in Destiny 2 has been planning for a long time.
In Destiny 2, the Light and Darkness battle with two paracausal forces that could not be more different. Both wage their conflict across the multiverse to determine the ultimate fate. And the Guardians are at the center of this event.
Witch Queen brings the antagonists into position: For the first time in the history of Destiny 2, the greatest antagonist of the Traveler has revealed himself and even raised his voice. Players now know the face of their greatest enemy and he has a clear message. Both to the Traveler and to the Guardians.
But not everything is revealed yet: In the raid “The Oath of the Student”, which starts tonight at 7 PM, players will enter the mysterious pyramid for the first time and unveil the plans of a student of the Witness.
What is the new raid about? As it seems, the Scorn has stolen resonant runes from the Shining Brood and combined them with worm larvae. The latest public event in the open world already hints at this. Apparently also on behalf of the mysterious Witness, who controls the Darkness.
This enemy whispered to you Guardians in the Black Garden, he gave you Stasis, a power of Darkness, made entire planets/moons (Titan, Io, Mercury, and Mars) disappear, and he is the one playing a very special game with the Traveler.
Caution Big Spoiler! In this article, we will take a closer look at the Traveler’s eternal antagonist, the Darkness, and the Witness. So if you’re still in the middle of the “Witch Queen” campaign and don’t want spoilers, please do not continue reading.
Did the Guardians act correctly?
Destiny 2 is just a cosmic game with flowers
In Witch Queen, the greatest antagonist of the Light has actively entered the scene and the story: the Witness. In this context, I would like to tell you about a garden and a flower game played by the Light and the Darkness.
This game began when there was no time and is played repeatedly by the Gardener, the Traveler, and the “Winnower”. In this article, we assume that the Winnower is the Witness, who is cloaked in Darkness.
Even now, Destiny 2 players are in the midst of this flower game. But many Guardians do not even know that it exists.
What is the flower game? The name “flower game” sounds simple. However, it is a complex game from which viable universes arise. It is played by two unimaginably powerful beings, the Light and the Darkness, in a garden.
The garden, as the Darkness calls it, is just a metaphor for the probability space, something that existed before time, space, and existence in general.
The Gardener (the Traveler), presses flower seeds into the clay of the garden during this game to see what becomes of them.
In the evening, the Winnower (the Witness), i.e. the Darkness, harvests the seed of the day and separates what would thrive from what is spoiled.
The game is undecidable. For no one can predict exactly how it will end, except by playing it.
A ship of the Darkness that unites all races around it.
This game with the cosmos, however, has a problem: While an arbitrary number of universes are simulated in the patterns of the flower game, inevitably the same thing happens over and over. A “final form” repeats endlessly and gradually dominates all other patterns. The Witness has always admired this dominant pattern. It frustrated the Traveler.
Over time, the Traveler became increasingly irritated by this. He felt that the nature of this final form prevented all other possibilities and restricted the game, calling it boring and a “plague”.
In every game we play, this one pattern devours all others. Nullifies every interesting development. A stupid, boring exploit that prevents entire realms of possibility from ever emerging. There is so much that we will never get to see because of it… plague.
Lore “Book: Revelation” from the expansion “Shadowkeep”
He wanted to end that, and to achieve this, the Traveler made himself a rule within the flower game. That was supposed to promote the diversity and complexity of the game. However, the Darkness did the same and also became a rule, enforcing simplicity. Again, they became opposites, as it must be.
The Traveler only postponed the final form: The Witness, his greatest enemy, was not pleased with this rule change and was even angry to the point of panic about this undertaking. So he warned the Traveler. Everything that the Light intended to achieve with this new rule would only delay the dominant pattern. It would come one way or another because it is inevitable. It is just the final form.
Destiny 2 is preparing for a grand finale: This “final form” awaits Destiny 2 players in the next DLC. Bungie has stated that both “Lightfall, the next DLC, and “Final Shape” will continue the saga of Light and Darkness. And from what is known so far, this could be one of the biggest stories ever told in a first-person shooter.
Until now, the Darkness has always been just the ominous enigma, nothing tangible. There was no one who knew exactly what it was and certainly not what it wanted. It was only in Season 15 and the current Season 16 that more and more was revealed about the Darkness and the ominous Witness.
Savathun is an important part of this story, her past as well as her future. Bungie needs her to complete the story of the saga of Light and Darkness.
Which side is Savathun on?
Savathun plays a key role as the last chess piece
With Witch Queen, the Guardians have for the first time got an exciting and very direct look at the grand game and the rift between Light and Darkness.
In the Witch Queen campaign, the Guardians aim to find out how Savathun stole the Light from the Traveler. Instead, they discover that the Witch Queen received the Light voluntarily from the Traveler.
Story-wise, Bungie detonated a first bomb in Destiny 2, leaving the Guardians incredulous and questioning. But that was far from the end.
The Guardians continue to investigate eagerly because they want to know: why? Every tiny memory of Savathun is uncovered. When we reveal Savathun’s last memory, Destiny 2 detonates the next bomb: it was all planned by the Witch Queen.
Savathun experimented with Void-Light on Titan to transfer it to the Hive.
She used Crow as a “case study”. He was once heavily corrupted by the Darkness through Riven and she used him to find out if the Traveler would choose such a person for the Light.
In the next step, she restored his memories because she wanted to know what effect that would have.
She knew that as a Lightbearer she would lose all her memories. So she had to find a way to retain them. For this purpose, she cleverly uses the curious Guardians, who serve her all their memories on a silver platter.
During the campaign, I wondered: “Why does the Witch Queen invest so much in the Light?” Has she perhaps long realized that her path in Darkness was the wrong one?
Crow was Savathun’s test subject for her grand plan.
The Witch Queen is cunning and clever: However, before the last story mission, we learn through the Worm Acolyte that the Witness actively deceived Savathun. He invented the Cataclysm, causing young Sathona to choose Darkness. The Witness spoke to her through the Worm Acolyte and led her to ally not with the Light, but with the Darkness. He did this because he knew that the Traveler had already arrived and planned to bestow the Light upon the Hive.
Afterward, he used the Hive for centuries for his own benefit and manipulated them. Was Savathun’s desire to distance herself from her evil, the Worm, and therefore from the Darkness, a conscious choice? Did she already realize that a long time ago and start searching for a way to rescue the Traveler as well?
When Ghaul imprisoned the Traveler in the Red War, the connection of the Guardians to the Light was severed. When Savathun pulls the Traveler into her Throne World, nothing happens. The Guardians remained blessed with the Light and could use it freely. Did the Traveler perhaps want this? Did he voluntarily go to Savathun so that she would shield him?
This idea became more concrete when I listened to the lyrics in the Launch Trailer again. Bungie used the song “Cruel World” by Phantogram to tease the Witch Queen. It includes:
Goodbye to my good side, it has only ever hurt me and I finally learned.
Excerpt from the lyrics of “Cruel World” by Phantogram
I believe Savathun has consciously opposed her greatest enemy in Destiny 2, the Witness, and outsmarted him. She was tired of the Darkness and wanted to turn towards the Light, her true destiny.
All revelations from her memories had faded from her, but she devised the perfect plan to retrieve them again. The last memory that she was deceived by the Witness was apparently nothing new to her. Instead, she mockingly asks us at the end: “Do you know who I am?”
“Yes, we know. You are the goddess of trickery and your tricks are never random or fate.”
The Witch Queen deceived the Witness for us: Savathun has lived long enough to know that the Witness has attacked countless life forms across the universe in his quest for the Traveler. Humanity barely survived the first assault of Darkness, and the Traveler was severely wounded, the Light nearly extinguished.
During this attack, Savathun was also present. It was she who deceived the Witness with a trick back then and thus prevented the downfall of humanity. Savathun seems to have helped in the background with her song that the Traveler comes to the people and blesses them with the Light next.
This realization comes from the Lore of the Fundament Ghost Shell. It was only afterward that the Traveler created the Guardians. The “devil,” as the Rigby family calls it, bears a striking resemblance to the Witch Queen.
The devil opened his eyes – one, two, three – and pointed to the last star in the sky, far to the south. She said: “That is your star, Sean Rigby. Follow it every night when it is the last low-hanging star, and sing to it. You sing: ‘Al Eck Ruk Nam, Shu Nam Eck Ur’ until you have called this star down to the earth. If you do this, your family will survive. […] The Rigbys did as directed and headed south. Every night they sang and every night the star sank lower and lower. And when it finally fell, they were safe beneath the Traveler.”
Excerpt from the Lore of the Fundament Ghost Shell
The Vanguard does not want to lose the Light: Even now the Witness is near, and Savathun knew this. Zavala and Ikora, however, have never seen the actions of the Witch Queen as a rescue attempt, but rather as an attack on the Traveler. Ikora did not further question the motives of the Traveler to give the Light to Savathun. Zavala, unable to decide, ultimately relied on Ikora’s judgment.
Zavala, as he leaves the decision of the Vanguard to Ikora.
Subsequently, the Vanguard sent us Guardians with blazing cannons against Savathun to finally eliminate her. It is unthinkable for them that anyone other than us Guardians and the Last City can use or be chosen for the Light.
However, it was the Traveler himself who established Savathun as the “White Queen”. A role that was actually already long meant for her and was only prevented by the Witness.
This is where I started to doubt the Vanguard: Savathun was indeed eager to use the Light and even dragged the Traveler into her Throne World. But why? She would not have destroyed him. By her own admission, she even wanted to protect him. Only the Vanguard’s eagerness to recover the Traveler has resulted in the last chess piece of the game, the White Queen, no longer being on the board.
Now nothing stands between us and the Witness, who has a clear message for us.
This time there is no escape!
“The Witness” in the Witch Queen campaign
The Witness has declared the game over
At the end of the “Witch Queen” campaign, Darkness itself reveals itself and thus Destiny 2 finally unveils the greatest enemy. The so-called “Witness” has observed everything. After the death of Savathun, he declares the game over and, along with the Traveler, us as his next target.
I have seen enough. The children of Sol plead for salvation. You promise them life, but bring only death. As so many times before. Enough. Enough death. Enough life. You have no game pieces left. The game is over. *[He then turns to the Guardian]* Do not be afraid. Your pale heart holds the key.
“The Witness” in the “Witch Queen” campaign
It sounds like an announcement for the impending end. All the game pieces of the Traveler have fallen. Xivu Arath, the Black Queen, stands on the side of Darkness, and we Guardians have obviously never been an active part of the game. The Traveler has no options left.
The Traveler has no game pieces left.
In the story, players get a first glimpse of “the Witness”. However, we have marked the image as a spoiler so you can decide for yourself if you want to look at it.
SPOILER: This is what the greatest enemy of the Traveler looks like.
The Witness reveals itself at the end of the campaign.
However, there is the matter of the key: I believe the Witness admires us Guardians. He sees us, although we are not part of the actual game, as the last argument of the Traveler and wants to pull us to his side. Whispers to us that we Guardians are merely means to an end for the Traveler. But also full of the only thing that is worth anything.
It was the Gardener who chose you [Guardians] from the dead. I [the Witness] would not have done that. It’s simply not in me. But now, since he has invested in you, you are incredible, unique, and special. You are the last argument of the Gardener [the Traveler]. It would mean everything if I could convince you that I am the right and only way. I truly value you. For the Gardener [the Traveler], you are just a means to an end. For me, you are majestic. You are full of the only thing that is worth anything.
The Witness in the Lore book “Revelation” from the expansion “Shadowkeep”
But we should not rush. He will come to us Guardians himself and retrieve the answer to the question of whether we want to be part of the winning team. He is, after all, the only measure that truly matters in this universe.
Lord Saladin, a lone wolf and experienced Lightbearer, gave the Guardians a piece of advice in the recent cutscene “No Mercy” of Season 16:
The right way is sometimes hard to find. And once you have found it, the only question left is whether you are strong enough to walk it.
A statement by Lord Saladin in Season 16
I’m not sure if this was really the last time Savathun appeared on the field. Her Ghost Immaru is still alive. Normally, we would have smashed him with our new finisher but the Traveler spared him and took him away. The Vanguard only secured Savathun’s dead body. We have no trace of her Ghost.
As an experienced Guardian knows, as long as your Ghost lives, you can be resurrected too. Therefore, a return of the White Queen is not completely ruled out and perhaps we can at least place one game piece back on the board. Perhaps, thanks to the Traveler’s intervention, there’s still an option to bring Savathun back.
This is currently concerning players in Destiny 2:
Did you also have this thought during the campaign, whether what we did at the behest of the Vanguard was really the right thing?
What do you think about the Witness? Does he mean our doom? Have we, through the death of Savathun, sealed the fate of the Traveler in “Lightfall”? I would be interested in your opinions on the course of the story. Would you like to read more of such background stories from Destiny 2 or is that too much lore for a first-person shooter? Please feel free to write your thoughts in the comments.
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Lost Ark is currently struggling with bots and gold sellers. However, Amazon is now actively taking action against it. In a new forum post, they announced that a ban wave occurred on Friday, resulting in over a million accounts being closed.
What is this ban wave? Community Manager Roxx shared in the forum that there was a major ban wave in Lost Ark on March 3rd/4th. The focus was on accounts that used bots.
More than a million illegal accounts have been removed from the game. That’s more than most MMORPGs even have in active players.
Are all bans justified? Not necessarily. Roxx emphasizes that it is possible that, with such a massive wave of bans, accounts that have been wrongfully penalized may also be affected. However, this should only happen in isolated cases.
Players who believe that the ban was unjustified should create a ticket through Amazon’s support page.
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Everything you need to know about Lost Ark’s endgame – in the video
Starting areas have been flooded by bots
What’s going on with the bots? Anyone who has been playing with a completely new character in Lost Ark over the last few days has likely encountered dozens of bots, especially in the starting areas. These bots farm and level up to sell gold later.
Buying gold is illegal and can lead to account bans. However, it is possible to legally buy gold by converting real money currency into gold. Therefore, the bots are not actually necessary, but it’s not uncommon in free-to-play games, as creating new accounts doesn’t cost any money.
What happens next? Amazon employees continue to ensure that the MMORPG remains fair. Cheaters and botters have no place in Lost Ark. According to Roxx, further ban waves and an expansion of the anti-cheat tool are planned.
Interesting now are the developments in player numbers and waiting times. Because yesterday, on March 4th, was by far the weakest day in terms of numbers, with nearly 100,000 fewer players at peak than the day before (via SteamDB). The waiting times were also reported to be shorter than on other Fridays.
What do you think about the huge ban wave? Did you expect so many bots? And have you encountered any bots today?
Just a few days ago, players who had spent a lot of money were already banned:
After hours in Elden Ring, MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer increasingly realized that the game makes him paranoid. But that is meant positively, and he explains to you why it is even worth it.
However, I focused more on the content than on what it does to you. And recently, I noticed something: While I was navigating a dungeon, I caught myself not paying attention to where I was actually going.
Instead, I was constantly busy searching every corner, destroying every chest, and really looking everywhere to see if I might have overlooked any loot. It has gone so far that I would call it paranoia, only fortunately in a positive sense.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
A bit of paranoia can bring you valuable rewards
That’s a good thing: The realization was preceded by a long journey through a dungeon. As typical for FromSoftware games, these are extremely complex, and it’s easy to get lost. Therefore, you must carefully examine and memorize the areas and rooms if you don’t want to stray from the path.
Or you can do it like me: completely the opposite.Here’s a scene that recently played out:
Whenever I set a goal in Elden Ring, it doesn’t take long until that feeling slowly creeps up, and a voice whispers in my mind: “Hey… you! Look over there! There’s a ruin. Maybe there’s loot! Go check it out, come on. You want to, don’t you?”
This voice cannot be ignored. It ensures that I constantly have in mind that I could miss something at any moment.
Such was the case recently when I passed by a cave on my way to a target. After an incredibly long inner discussion for 2 seconds, deciding that I actually wanted to take down the next boss, my inner loot-seeking dog won.
The slightest suspicion and the prospect of loot haunt me while playing. In dungeons, it’s even “worse” because everything is even more winding, and hidden walls can conceal a path or a treasure.
The new jumping mechanic allows you to reach additional hidden places, which amplifies this sensation. MeinMMO author Irina Moritz considers jumping one of the coolest features in the game.
I have often gotten lost because of this and completely lost my orientation. However, this usually results, as in this case, in a cool spell, a weapon, or another valuable item as a reward.
I experience such things continuously in Elden Ring.That’s why you’ll mostly see me rolling through dungeons. Every damn wooden chest must face destruction, because there could be loot hidden behind it!
Overall, I must have spent about 80 hours playing time just hitting stone walls, as there might be a hidden passage behind them.
The game subtly hints at something being there in this image with several clues.
The paranoia shows that the developers did everything right
This constant lookout for loot shows me: Elden Ring has achieved with its game world what hardly any other game has managed to do. It’s worth keeping your eyes open, looking closely, and being “paranoid” because the developers reward such actions.
I can therefore recommend to everyone: Be a bit paranoid and treat the game as if it wants to hide something from you. Because that’s exactly what it does.
The search for loot is simply much more fun when you have to do more than just select a question mark on a map and already know what you’ll find there. I’m looking at “the Assassin’s Creeds” and “Far Crys” of recent years, which have made the open-world principle increasingly formulaic.
While they throw all their cool things, which constantly repeat, at you with question marks, Elden Ring wants you to engage with the game world rather than just completing it.
Instead, you should “dissect” the game and its world, break it down into its components and discover it for yourself. A bit of paranoia can be the right mix.
What do you think? Do you feel the same way as I do? Or do you have a different approach? Share your opinion with us!
By the way, the excellent map that helps you in the search for loot plays a much larger role in Elden Ring than in conventional open-world games. Here you can find our guide on it:
Amazon Prime members can pick up loot for Destiny 2 this March. This includes the weapon “Hard Light” and the exotic Sparrow “Azazyel in Azure”. We will show you how to acquire the loot.
What is Twitch Prime Loot? Thanks to the collaboration between Bungie and the livestream platform TwitchTV, players of Destiny 2 can now grab fresh loot again. Usually, these are Exotics that you can secure.
You can redeem the gear drops on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Stadia.
The Twitch Loot in March 2022
What can you acquire now? In the current March drop, you can get four items:
The exotic weapon “Hard Light”
The exotic weapon ornament “Deadly System”
The exotic Sparrow “Azazyel in Azure”
The exclusive season emblem “One of Us”
In the following gallery, you can take a first look at all four items and then decide whether you want to unlock the loot.
Weapon “Hard Light”Ornament “Deadly System”Sparrow “Azazyel in Azure”Emblem “One of Us”
How can you get the drops?
Here’s what you need to do: If you are an Amazon Prime member, you also automatically gain access to Twitch Prime. Once you have this requirement fulfilled, you can easily retrieve the loot.
Tip: If you don’t have Amazon Prime yet and have never had it, you can test it completely free for 30 days. You can find the instructions for this on the linked Prime Gaming website above.
In the coming months, there will be much more loot available through Prime Gaming for Destiny 2.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
AOC has introduced a monitor with a LoL design. It provides you with visual feedback when you destroy an enemy or turret. But is it worth it for LoL players or generally for users who want to game? MeinMMO presents the monitor to you.
Gaming monitors are part of every gamer’s equipment. If you want to fully utilize the performance of your graphics card or value a particularly high-contrast image, you need a good gaming monitor. After all, the screen is meant to display the image. Nowadays, many users even consider buying a second monitor for gaming and office use.
Now the manufacturer has introduced a new gaming monitor. It comes in a stylish “League of Legends” design. MeinMMO explains what the monitor offers.
The new monitor features an aggressive design
What does the monitor look like? AOC opts for a striking design with its AGON PRO AG275QXL. There are numerous golden embellishments on the back and along the display edge.
The stand has another special feature. When you defeat an opponent or destroy a turret in the game, the stand lights up red or colorful, serving as a reward for your good action.
For this, AOC has integrated an RGB system in the stand. Additionally, there is a matching startup sound that resembles LoL. If that’s not enough, you can look forward to an interface in LoL design.
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What else does the monitor offer? The AGON PRO AG275QXL is a 27-inch monitor with WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440). The device offers a maximum brightness of 500 cd/m2. This is especially important if you want to game in a dark room.
With DisplayHDR 400, you can even use HDR with the monitor.
For the technology, AOC also relies on an IPS display. This provides not only rich and clear colors but also high viewing angle stability. It doesn’t matter from where you look at the monitor.
What will the device cost? The monitor is expected to cost 529 euros and will be available from March 2022.
Various views of the new monitor from AOC
There are already some good alternatives on the market without LoL design
What alternatives are there? Currently, you can get the Dell Alienware AW2521H for under 500 euros. The device offers you not only a fast response time and an IPS panel like the AOC device but also a USB hub and a stable stand. The only drawback is that Dell’s monitor only supports G-Sync and the brightness is not very high.
The Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM is also available for less than 500 euros. Currently, you pay around 370 euros for the model. However, you only get a Full-HD display and not a WQHD display like with AOC.
However, the device offers you a maximum refresh rate of 280 Hz and has good colors and excellent build quality. The magazine Rtings describes the gaming monitor as one of the best it has ever tested (rtings.com).
If you are now looking for the perfect gaming monitor for yourself, then it’s best to check out our buying guide here on MeinMMO. Here we present the best monitors for Full-HD, WQHD, and 4K and also have a price tip for you:
Several days ago, we wanted to know from our readers which of the missing 7 classes should be brought to the western version of Lost Ark first. One class is clearly in the lead, while places 2 to 5 are very close together.
A total of 4,949 people participated in the survey, and here are the results:
Lance Master – 976 votes (19.74 %)
Scouter – 858 votes (17.33 %)
Reaper – 858 votes (17.33 %)
Summoner – 756 votes (15.27 %)
Painter – 754 votes (15.24 %)
Destroyer – 387 votes (7.82 %)
Arcana – 360 votes (7.27 %)
The Lance Master in first place is not surprising. He is considered a strong and fun class in PvE and especially in PvP, where he works well as a counter against the powerful Deathblade and the Paladin. However, there are also some surprises in the survey.
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Lost Ark delivers intense action with 15 classes – See here in the video what they look like
Summoner was very popular before release, only ranks 4th
What is noticeable about the survey? Lost Ark currently has very few mage classes in the western version. Anyone wanting to play a damage mage must play the Sorceress. The only alternative is the Bard, who is more of a support role.
Also surprising is the positioning of the Destroyer. He was mentioned multiple times in the comments on the survey. Our reader Scaver wrote:
First the Destroyer. Being able to swing a big hammer is just cool. Swords are boring.
Are you surprised by the result? Or does it reflect your expectations? And which class, that doesn’t yet exist in Korea, should Lost Ark definitely get? Feel free to write it in the comments.
As long as it takes until we get the first new class in the West, it shouldn’t be too long. The developers promised a new class every 2-3 months:
The Ogres already show how such a thing can look – but they are only a DLC. It is particularly annoying that we can already say exactly what is still to come.
We already know what is missing – and that bothers
Every Total War of the Warhammer trilogy has always had DLC factions. That’s nothing new. Warhammer 3 was even released with the Ogre Kingdoms as DLC for pre-orderers. However, the visible, unplayable factions in the game already show us what is still to come.
After all, these factions are already finished. And it has already been confirmed, that “Mortal Empires” will come – a large giant campaign that connects all 3 Warhammer parts. There, all factions from the other games should also be playable.
There are even leaks from the game data suggesting that Chaos Dwarfs will be the next faction. Admittedly, they are not in the game yet, but they are already in the game data. Just: why the Dwarfs and not one of the already existing factions?
What fans find particularly brazen about Total War is that blood is coming as DLC. Yes, you read that right: those who want bloody, brutal effects that actually belong to Warhammer have to pay. Unless you have previously purchased the blood DLC for other parts.
I personally love Skaven and once had the chance in co-op to control one of their armies as support. A wonderful feeling that only makes me mourn that they are not playable as a race. Because most factions already deal with them when I play.
In co-op, Total War: Warhammer 3 shows what it can really do – just not everything yet.
An MMO problem ruins Total War for me
Anyone wondering what the title actually means: This is all a problem for which particularly MMOs and MMORPGs are criticized. When players in MMOs notice that content is missing, they often become suspicious.
If an update or DLC is released shortly thereafter, which is ideally still paid, they get angry. Understandably, in my opinion. Who wants to pay for a game where something is obviously missing, which is then sold later for an additional fee?
Service games often pursue such strategies to be able to deliver content over a longer period. Often, work is already being done on content that will only come later, and as players, you usually notice nothing of it.
But it becomes particularly annoying when the content – as with Total War – is obviously already in the game. Just inaccessible. This often results in leaks. Apex Legends had similar problems with leaks.
The loot shooter Destiny 2 also had similar problems. Here, already known content from the first part was removed for the sequel and later brought back as DLC – such as the raid gear from Shadowkeep or the strikes from the Warmind DLC.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
I personally love Skaven and once had the chance in co-op to control one of their armies as support. A wonderful feeling that only makes me mourn that they are not playable as a race. Because most factions already deal with them when I play.
In co-op, Total War: Warhammer 3 shows what it can really do – just not everything yet.
An MMO problem ruins Total War for me
Anyone wondering what the title actually means: This is all a problem for which particularly MMOs and MMORPGs are criticized. When players in MMOs notice that content is missing, they often become suspicious.
If an update or DLC is released shortly thereafter, which is ideally still paid, they get angry. Understandably, in my opinion. Who wants to pay for a game where something is obviously missing, which is then sold later for an additional fee?
Service games often pursue such strategies to be able to deliver content over a longer period. Often, work is already being done on content that will only come later, and as players, you usually notice nothing of it.
But it becomes particularly annoying when the content – as with Total War – is obviously already in the game. Just inaccessible. This often results in leaks. Apex Legends had similar problems with leaks.
The loot shooter Destiny 2 also had similar problems. Here, already known content from the first part was removed for the sequel and later brought back as DLC – such as the raid gear from Shadowkeep or the strikes from the Warmind DLC.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
The Ogres already show how such a thing can look – but they are only a DLC. It is particularly annoying that we can already say exactly what is still to come.
We already know what is missing – and that bothers
Every Total War of the Warhammer trilogy has always had DLC factions. That’s nothing new. Warhammer 3 was even released with the Ogre Kingdoms as DLC for pre-orderers. However, the visible, unplayable factions in the game already show us what is still to come.
After all, these factions are already finished. And it has already been confirmed, that “Mortal Empires” will come – a large giant campaign that connects all 3 Warhammer parts. There, all factions from the other games should also be playable.
There are even leaks from the game data suggesting that Chaos Dwarfs will be the next faction. Admittedly, they are not in the game yet, but they are already in the game data. Just: why the Dwarfs and not one of the already existing factions?
What fans find particularly brazen about Total War is that blood is coming as DLC. Yes, you read that right: those who want bloody, brutal effects that actually belong to Warhammer have to pay. Unless you have previously purchased the blood DLC for other parts.
I personally love Skaven and once had the chance in co-op to control one of their armies as support. A wonderful feeling that only makes me mourn that they are not playable as a race. Because most factions already deal with them when I play.
In co-op, Total War: Warhammer 3 shows what it can really do – just not everything yet.
An MMO problem ruins Total War for me
Anyone wondering what the title actually means: This is all a problem for which particularly MMOs and MMORPGs are criticized. When players in MMOs notice that content is missing, they often become suspicious.
If an update or DLC is released shortly thereafter, which is ideally still paid, they get angry. Understandably, in my opinion. Who wants to pay for a game where something is obviously missing, which is then sold later for an additional fee?
Service games often pursue such strategies to be able to deliver content over a longer period. Often, work is already being done on content that will only come later, and as players, you usually notice nothing of it.
But it becomes particularly annoying when the content – as with Total War – is obviously already in the game. Just inaccessible. This often results in leaks. Apex Legends had similar problems with leaks.
The loot shooter Destiny 2 also had similar problems. Here, already known content from the first part was removed for the sequel and later brought back as DLC – such as the raid gear from Shadowkeep or the strikes from the Warmind DLC.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
Would you buy a delicious cream puff, where the delicious cream filling is sold separately for an extra charge? Probably not. This is exactly how Total War: Warhammer 3 feels to MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. He is disturbed by a huge problem that is otherwise criticized in MMOs.
Yes, you haven’t stumbled upon GameStar: MeinMMO is actually writing about Total War. We have several strategy nerds in the editorial team and have also taken a thorough look at the new Warhammer 3. I can already boast over 60 hours and still want more.
For those who don’t know the game: The Total War series is a mix of turn-based strategy, grand strategy, and real-time strategy. With one of many factions, you conquer land, complete tasks, and engage in huge battles for cities or fight skirmishes in real-time.
Together with Age of Empires, Civilization, and Co., Total War is considered one of the best strategy game series. The Warhammer trilogy takes place in the familiar fantasy setting of the epic. You play as vampires, greenskins, ratmen (Skaven), or – as in the new part – the dark gods of chaos. Part 3 was released on February 17, 2022, for PC.
As good as Total War may be, for example, in the test by the colleagues at GameStar, we couldn’t help but notice a flaw while playing. The new masterpiece has a tremendously annoying characteristic: it was released unfinished.
See the GameStar test in the video.
Total War: Warhammer 3 needs at least 5 more DLCs before it is complete
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released as a full-price title on February 17, 2022. The game was supposed to be complete and offers a (repetitive) campaign with 7 different factions.
Those who pre-ordered or played the game in the first few days through Xbox Game Pass get an 8th faction to choose from: the Ogre Kingdoms. In multiplayer, two additional campaigns are available with different objectives.
This may sound like a lot at first, but it does not hide the problem that something is simply missing. At the latest after the second playthrough of the campaign with two different chaos factions this becomes clear. The game is noticeably designed with the thought of bringing more factions.
Total War: Warhammer 3 is not complete. Players see fully developed factions that cannot be controlled. They are obviously there, and you can control them in co-op under certain conditions. However, they cannot be selected, and at least 5 of them are clearly finished and playable:
Vampires
Empire
Beastmen
Lizardmen
Skaven
Total War already has what is obviously missing in the game. There are contents that should actually already be in the game. I miss substance in the story, something that is truly different. Something that distinguishes from humans and chaos demons.
The Daemon Prince is already pretty cool …The Legion of Chaos unites the Chaos factions.Taste magic and gunpowder from Cathay!Of the 8 factions, 5 are quite similar – something is simply missing.
I even know exactly how they will play. Vampires and Empire were present in Part 1, Skaven in Part 2, and they are exactly what I would wish for in Warhammer 3 now. The predecessors were refined over the years, and that is currently missing. You can feel that.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
I personally love Skaven and once had the chance in co-op to control one of their armies as support. A wonderful feeling that only makes me mourn that they are not playable as a race. Because most factions already deal with them when I play.
In co-op, Total War: Warhammer 3 shows what it can really do – just not everything yet.
An MMO problem ruins Total War for me
Anyone wondering what the title actually means: This is all a problem for which particularly MMOs and MMORPGs are criticized. When players in MMOs notice that content is missing, they often become suspicious.
If an update or DLC is released shortly thereafter, which is ideally still paid, they get angry. Understandably, in my opinion. Who wants to pay for a game where something is obviously missing, which is then sold later for an additional fee?
Service games often pursue such strategies to be able to deliver content over a longer period. Often, work is already being done on content that will only come later, and as players, you usually notice nothing of it.
But it becomes particularly annoying when the content – as with Total War – is obviously already in the game. Just inaccessible. This often results in leaks. Apex Legends had similar problems with leaks.
The loot shooter Destiny 2 also had similar problems. Here, already known content from the first part was removed for the sequel and later brought back as DLC – such as the raid gear from Shadowkeep or the strikes from the Warmind DLC.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
The Ogres already show how such a thing can look – but they are only a DLC. It is particularly annoying that we can already say exactly what is still to come.
We already know what is missing – and that bothers
Every Total War of the Warhammer trilogy has always had DLC factions. That’s nothing new. Warhammer 3 was even released with the Ogre Kingdoms as DLC for pre-orderers. However, the visible, unplayable factions in the game already show us what is still to come.
After all, these factions are already finished. And it has already been confirmed, that “Mortal Empires” will come – a large giant campaign that connects all 3 Warhammer parts. There, all factions from the other games should also be playable.
There are even leaks from the game data suggesting that Chaos Dwarfs will be the next faction. Admittedly, they are not in the game yet, but they are already in the game data. Just: why the Dwarfs and not one of the already existing factions?
What fans find particularly brazen about Total War is that blood is coming as DLC. Yes, you read that right: those who want bloody, brutal effects that actually belong to Warhammer have to pay. Unless you have previously purchased the blood DLC for other parts.
I personally love Skaven and once had the chance in co-op to control one of their armies as support. A wonderful feeling that only makes me mourn that they are not playable as a race. Because most factions already deal with them when I play.
In co-op, Total War: Warhammer 3 shows what it can really do – just not everything yet.
An MMO problem ruins Total War for me
Anyone wondering what the title actually means: This is all a problem for which particularly MMOs and MMORPGs are criticized. When players in MMOs notice that content is missing, they often become suspicious.
If an update or DLC is released shortly thereafter, which is ideally still paid, they get angry. Understandably, in my opinion. Who wants to pay for a game where something is obviously missing, which is then sold later for an additional fee?
Service games often pursue such strategies to be able to deliver content over a longer period. Often, work is already being done on content that will only come later, and as players, you usually notice nothing of it.
But it becomes particularly annoying when the content – as with Total War – is obviously already in the game. Just inaccessible. This often results in leaks. Apex Legends had similar problems with leaks.
The loot shooter Destiny 2 also had similar problems. Here, already known content from the first part was removed for the sequel and later brought back as DLC – such as the raid gear from Shadowkeep or the strikes from the Warmind DLC.
In many cases, it is difficult to say which content was intentionally not released and why. Fans often see the greed of the developers in wanting to charge money for such DLCs later.
Sometimes there is simply a lack of time to finish the respective content and implement it properly. Only Total War has already shown that the contents are there – just not accessible to me and not even if I pay for it.
“Balanced” reviews on Steam – but it’s still fun
Total War: Warhammer 3 was released for PC on Steam, Epic Store, and in the Microsoft Store directly in Xbox Game Pass for PC. The ratings, at least on Steam, amount to just 65% positive votes, which is merely “Balanced.”
The biggest criticism is technical deficiencies that were quickly fixed within a few days through hotfixes. However, even the praise shows that part of the players feel the same way I do. From SleepyCat, for example, it says: “Good game. Poor campaign. Waiting for Mortal Empires.” At least 952 people agree with that.
It bothers me immensely that I am directly shown what I want – but I cannot reach it. Damn it, just give me the factions that are already there! At least for skirmishes or something else. Actually a reason to wait for Mortal Empires.
So why do I still keep playing? On the one hand, I love Warhammer. On the other hand, Total War is still better than Age of Empires 4. In multiplayer, the campaign is a lot of fun. And as repetitive as the campaign is, I am still interested in the story of the factions.
They are just not as exciting as Skaven. But fortunately, I know that I can play them. Some day …
As soon as I no longer have the patience to push through Nurgle’s diseases and Slaanesh’s orgies, I will probably wait for the Mortal Empires. Until then, I will immerse myself in one of the other 12 best strategy games of 2022.
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The MMORPG Tibia Online is known for incorporating puzzles that players have to chew on for a long time. At the end of February, a Spanish player managed to solve a puzzle that was introduced in July 2017. In the end, however, he stands directly in front of the next challenge.
What was this puzzle? The Summer Update 2017 introduced the Museum of Tibian Arts into the game. This is a place where strange things happen.
While the first floor looks like a normal museum, the statues come to life starting from the second level at night. The museum then turns into a kind of puzzle dungeon.
There is a skeleton that changed when you stepped on it
There are several mysterious skulls
There is a room with two thrones
Some monsters drop blood samples
For years, players could not figure out how all of this was connected. A Spaniard, along with his friends, has now solved the puzzle and was teleported to a new room where a demon and a chest were waiting. And a new puzzle.
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A second skull remained undiscovered for a long time
Why did the solution take so long? Players quickly found out that they had to bring blood samples from monsters to a skull in the basement. There, they received a broken compass for a quest.
Although the puzzle dungeon appeared overall unsolved and there were clues pointing to further puzzles, players already left the museum with a reward.
Only now has the Spaniard discovered that there is a second skull next to one of the thrones. If you also provide this skull with a blood sample, the teleport occurs.
So what is the problem now? In the final chest of the puzzle, there is another blood sample. It is still unclear what this will be used for. Players have solved one puzzle but stand directly in front of the next one.
How do you find such puzzles? Should modern MMORPGs also focus more on hidden mechanics, or would you rather be annoyed by chewing on a puzzle for a long time?
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Today, on March 5th, there is a battle day in Pokémon GO. The focus is on the Pokémon Jurob, which you can develop to learn exclusive attacks. However, the bonuses do not last all day, unlike the battle day.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO the mid-season started on March 1st in PvP. It will remain active until June 1st and offers many content, from special cups to battle days. Three different battle days are planned. Today, on March 5th, the first one is taking place.
During a battle day, there are various bonuses. Today you will have guaranteed encounters with Jurob. If you evolve it within the event time, it can learn special attacks. However, there is an extra time window that you should keep in mind.
Event Overview – Special Jugong attacks are only available for three hours
When? The battle day runs from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM on March 5th. Special bonuses are available only from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Bonuses: Throughout the day, you can participate in 20 battle sets instead of just 5. In total, you can engage in 100 battles today.
If you complete a battle set today at any rank, you will unlock the Gladiator shoes for your avatar.
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: The first victory reward in each battle set (standard battles) is a Pokémon encounter. The rewards for the second to fifth victories do not change.
In premium battles, all victory rewards are Pokémon encounters.
Jurob appears as a guaranteed Pokémon reward (can appear as shiny)
If you evolve Jurob into Jugong during this time, it will learn the fast attack Ice Shard
If you evolve Jurob into Jugong during this time, it will learn the charged attack Ice Storm
Which leagues are active? You can battle in the Super League and the Johto League.
If you want your Jugong to learn the special attacks, you must evolve Jurob between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Trainers from New Zealand pointed this out in the community. For them, the battle day had already started, and some players assumed that the bonuses would last all day. They were surprised after 2 PM to find that some bonuses were only active for a short time.
In FIFA 22 the FUT Birthday Event is now live. What contents the birthday promo has to offer can be found here.
What is FUT Birthday? The FUT Birthday event has been taking place annually since FIFA 14. It celebrates the birthday of Ultimate Team and features numerous new special cards, SBCs, and challenges.
When does the event start? The event started on March 4 at 19:00 in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team.
This is what the new cards can do: As in the previous year, this time it’s all about upgrades for weak foot and skill moves. The cards also receive significant upgrades to their stats.
FUT Birthday – All new special cards from Team 1
These players are included: The new FUT Birthday team is led by Cristiano Ronaldo (94), who receives a 5-star weak foot upgrade. He is followed by Suarez (93) with 5-star skill moves and Kroos (92) also with 5 stars in skill moves.
For Bundesliga teams, Hoffenheim’s Bebou (88) with 5 stars for weak foot could be a strong option for the attack.
These contents are available besides the promo squad:
FUT Birthday Swaps brings new tokens into the game, which can be used to unlock players and packs. However, these need to be unlocked again through SBCs and challenges. In total, between March 4 and March 18, 24 Birthday Swap tokens can be collected.
Various SBCs will reintroduce popular FUT cards from the past 14 years during the event.
For logging into FUT during the event, every player receives a Rare Player Pack.
What do you think about the event? Are you looking forward to the FUT Birthday? Please let us know in the comments!
If you want to know what big feature might await you in FIFA 23, take a look here:
Destiny 2 has announced short maintenance for today, Friday, March 4th. This is also associated with a mini downtime on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, on PC and on Google Stadia. We will tell you when you cannot play today.
You need to know today: Indeed, today, March 4th, it’s just a small downtime. If everything goes well, the Destiny 2 servers will be offline for only 15 minutes.
In order for you to know exactly when you can play and what is changing in the game today, MeinMMO will keep you updated and continuously refresh this article with new information.
Update History: 6:30 PM: The maintenance has officially ended earlier than planned.
6:10 PM: Bungie announced that the artifact mod “Suppressing Glaive” has been disabled in all activities until further notice.
6:00 PM: The maintenance has been proceeding as planned and the servers are already accessible again. However, the maintenance work is not yet completed.
Maintenance on 04.03. – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
At 5:30 PM German time, the maintenance work will start on all platforms
From 5:45 PM, the servers will go offline. You will be kicked out of all activities – the downtime begins
At around 6:00 PM, the servers should come back online with the daily reset.
By 7:00 PM, the maintenance work should be completely finished.
It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection problems until the maintenance ends around 7:00 PM. You may need to expect queues when logging in.
The purchase limit for ascending alloys for Master Rahool was not updated at the weekly reset.
The reshaping of the Enigma questline can get stuck for some players in the last step.
Glaive mods do not drop from legendary engrams.
The “No Time for Explanations” time portal will continue to shoot at defeated enemies.
The form costs of the Osteo-Striga catalyst will be needed for later reshapes of the weapon.
The focusing costs for Gambit engrams are higher than intended.
This is what Bungie has already communicated about changes:
The artifact mod “Suppressing Glaive” has been disabled in all activities until further notice.
If you encounter problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to make them aware.
Patch Notes for the Update in Destiny 2
What is in the patch notes? For today’s update, the patch notes are yet to be published. Traditionally, the information is released together with or shortly after the update itself. As soon as we have these, we will add them here as a link.
No patch notes are available for this update yet.
Bungie is currently actively collecting feedback on the latest expansion. Via Twitter, they frequently inquired about the “well-being” of the Guardians. They hope that players will express their wishes so the team can respond.
Players have taken this opportunity and not only addressed the issues encountered but also suggested further fine-tuning they wish for in the future:
Paul Tassi pointed out to Bungie that the many red frames around the new resonance weapons are driving him crazy. He wishes for a golden outline for fully formed weapons so he can distinguish them better.
Players miss one of the best weapon types in the new weapon crafting and have asked: “Why can’t we craft a single hand cannon?”
We hope this will be the last maintenance before the new raids, which start tomorrow at 7 PM. Do you find it unfortunate that Bungie has disabled certain items for the Day One raid? Do you think the new glaive mod is indeed too strong? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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Today, the vendor Xur returns in Destiny 2. He sells exotic items to the players on behalf of the Nine. MeinMMO recommends a visit and tells you what he has to offer on the first weekend of March.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? The Throne World is currently the top landing spot for all Guardians. The hidden secrets and quests there ensure that players enjoy roaming in Savathun’s garden. It is even more fun, when a mod makes everything explode.
If you want to know what is going on with Savathun and the Witness, you should also take a look at the raid launch this weekend. Even though Bungie has locked some items for it, the Guardians will unveil a further secret in the raid “The Oryx’s Curse”. It starts on March 5, that is Saturday, at 7 PM.
Many Guardians have rushed through the content at breakneck speed and have unashamedly exploited game bugs for it. Content creators have also ensured that these exploits spread rapidly, looking at their clicks.
All info about Xur on March 4, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday precisely at 6:00 PM. His offerings include exotics and he supports you in completing your exotic collection. On Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, he packs up again and chills until next week.
Where is Xur? This is his hideout for the weekend
Xur’s position: No one knows exactly where Xur lands. He has strange maps and routes, and we now believe he lets fate decide where he lands. This time, he is waiting for you in the Tower Hangar. We have marked his position on the map for you.
The Tower is in the Tower and awaits you.
Xur’s inventory from March 4 – March 8 – All exotics at a glance
What does Xur have to offer? Xur sells an exotic weapon and armor for all characters every week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. This is his current offering until March 8.
Weapon: Merciless – Solar Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
UPDATE: Bungie provides information on the issue with low armor values As Bungie announced today, March 5, the issue is currently being investigated where some armors from vendors have low overall values. Once details about a fix are available, players will be informed. Bungie also noted that this does not mean that Xur will have the highest stat rolls every week after the issue is resolved. They should be higher than 48 but. (via Twitter)
Titan: One-Eyed Mask – Void Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards
Instead of adding exotics from the removed season missions to the “Monument of Lost Lights,” the weapons will appear in Xur’s inventory every weekend since the launch of the new expansion Witch Queen.
Xur will offer you a unique roll for the exotics “Hawkmoon” and “Bequest of a Guardian,” which can be purchased by all players who own Beyond Light. We will also let you know in the future which perks he will offer.
Want the weapons? Then it will cost you:
1 Ascendant Shard
1 Exotic Code
125,000 Glimmer
200 Legendary Shards
The place for the elite – The Lighthouse
Trials of Osiris again from March 11
For all fans of the Trials, there are no news this weekend either. The 14th Saint continues to take care of Osiris, and that’s why there will probably be no Trials of Osiris. So there’s plenty of time to gild your “Unbroken” title in the normal Crucible.
When will the Trials return? As the community manager dmg04 said on Twitter, the Trials will not return until March 11. This is supposed to give players time to complete the Witch Queen campaign and make some power levels.
Are you ready for the raid? Or would you rather watch the Worlds First spectacle from afar? Feel free to leave us a comment.
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