The naked class in Elden Ring is as versatile as no other

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

The Wretch is the 10th class of Elden Ring. It is notable that this class starts the game without any clothing or armor. What is the purpose of the Wretch then? MyMMO introduces it to you.

This is the Wretch: Souls veterans are familiar with the Wretch class from games like Dark Souls, Demon’s Souls, or Bloodborne. Each of these games features this class, which starts without armor and is only armed with a club.

The official description states: “A poor, aimless swine, naked as the day of their birth. A fine club is all they have.“

But why would anyone choose the “poor swine” when they are inferior to others in terms of equipment? According to the community, it is worth taking a second look.

For the Wretch may be poor and aimless, but they have some qualities that set them apart from the other classes in Elden Ring and make them interesting for veterans.

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The Wretch is perhaps the most flexible class in Elden Ring

The class choice in Elden Ring is a bit different than one might expect from other RPGs. While many classes there have a decisive influence for the rest of the game and set your playstyle within a framework, the classes in Elden Ring are significantly more flexible.

For example, you can start as an Astrologer with a staff, but with additional progress, you can easily reskill into a Warrior or Hybrid. The classes only define equipment and starting attributes. Everything else is determined with each level, somewhat like in Path of Exile.

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What makes the Wretch so interesting: The class starts with completely balanced initial attributes of 10 points in each attribute and level 1. In comparison, the Warrior starts with 16 Dexterity and level 8. However, two of the 9 main attributes are below 10.

The balanced skill set makes the Wretch seemingly a bit weaker and is limiting at the start since you only meet the minimum requirements for a few weapons.

But that is exactly why many players play the class, as the attributes are well-suited to try out different builds. The reddit user Zerim023 writes about the class:

The Wretch is always a good way to play a Soulsborne game for the first time because you can discover everything for yourself and look for items and weapons while building a build that you choose spontaneously. Since resetting attributes has already been confirmed, there’s no reason not to experiment with a skill build.

Also zyuke19 agrees: “Wretch gang here. This is literally the best class if you frequently want to reset [attributes] later in the game and try different classes.”

However, not all players agree with the assessment that the Wretch is a good beginner class. biblethumb argues:

This is not true because in these games you take additional damage if you don’t wear equipment in a slot. Wearing something with 2 defense is much better than wearing nothing at all. Also, it is difficult for beginners to start with the club, a weapon with short range, because you need a good distance.

When should you choose the Wretch then? In summary, it can be stated: As a beginner class, the Wretch is not necessarily recommended. Elden Ring will be a challenging game anyway, and without armor, you’ll just take more damage.

However, if you already have experience with FromSoftware games and are looking for a flexible foundation for various builds, the Wretch might be the right choice for you.

In a few days, you can finally try out which of the classes is suitable for you. Elden Ring will be released on Friday, February 25th for PC via Steam, on PS5 and PS4, as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Some streamers have already shown a playable version in advance, so be cautious of spoilers.

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Then you can explore the vast Between Lands, embark on a quest for the fragments of the Elden Ring, and become the Elden Lord.

However, you will first have to face numerous dangers, solve puzzles, and encounter absurd, strange, and quirky figures in the form of allies or monsters.

The story of Elden Ring will occupy you for about 30 hours – But you should take your time.

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Fans have been waiting for 8 years for a new survival game – developers say: it’s really coming

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Dead Island 2 has been haunting the news since 2014, but nothing concrete has been announced yet. However, the head of the company behind the publisher gave a pretty clear announcement in an interview that the Survival game is still in development and may be announced soon. Read everything about it here on MeinMMO.

What is Dead Island? Dead Island was released in 2011 (a standalone addon called Riptide came out in 2013) and placed you on a tropical island where the zombie apocalypse has broken out. As one of 4 survivors, you fight your way through the zombie hordes in an open world, trying to survive and find out what is really going on.

The gameplay of the game is reminiscent of the hit Dying Light, which also comes from the same developer. The focus of the game is on combat with bats, machetes, and more, as guns only appear very late.

Players praised the game for its wild, brutal fights, its unusual setting, and its gripping atmosphere. On Metacritic , the game scored 80 points. Therefore, fans have been eagerly waiting for part 2 for a long time.

The Long Winding Road of Dead Island 2

What is the deal with part 2? Besides the addon Riptide and a remaster from 2016, there has been nothing new about Dead Island. Part 2 has been in talks repeatedly, although its development history is extremely bumpy.

In 2014, there was news that development on Dead Island 2 had been underway for 2 years. However, not much new has come to light about the project since then. Only in 2017 and most recently in 2019 was it roughly confirmed that work was still ongoing. Since then, it has been quiet about Dead Island 2. Until now.

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Why is it taking so long? By now, the developer should be the Dambuster studio, which had taken over Dead Island. The original developers had taken over the new project Dying Light and handed Dead Island to the studio Yaeger Development. That was in 2014, and Dead Island 2 was supposed to be released in 2015. At Gamescom 2014, there was already playable material to see.

However, in 2015 there was a breakup between publisher Deep Silver and Yaeger Development. Dead Island 2 was then handed over to Sumo Digital, but this only became public in 2016. In 2018, it was confirmed that work on the game was continuing. In 2019, the publisher changed yet again. Dead Island 2 has been with Dambuster studio since then.

The people at Techland, on the other hand, have just released Dying Light 2 and there is even an Easter egg for Dead Island in it. You can find a record there that plays the song “Woho Do You Voodoo” – which comes from Dead Island (via YouTube).

The original Dead Island quickly ended up on the index back then. The game was just very brutal and bloody. However, in 2019 the indexing was lifted and the game is freely available again (via GameStar).

Boss Says Little About Dead Island 2 Yet Says Everything

What has been said about Dead Island 2 now? In the latest quarterly report of the Embracer Group on YouTube, their CEO Lars Vingefors spoke. The Embracer Group is a Swedish holding company that includes the publisher of Dead Island and others.

Vingefors was asked during the meeting if there was any news about Dead Island 2. He replied that it would be difficult to discuss this game. Because it has not yet been announced by the publisher. However, he added:

But we have an unannounced AAA title – the one you think is Dead Island 2. I can’t say more about it, but I’m really excited about such unannounced titles.

What does this mean for fans of Dead Island 2? Lars Vingefors’ statement doesn’t concretely say anything. But you can read between the lines that he clearly expects it to be Dead Island 2 and that it may be announced soon by the publisher. After all, he is “very excited about these unannounced games”.

So much for Lars Vingefors’ statements and the possibly still forthcoming Dead Island 2. What do you think about it? Are you also looking forward to the sequel to Dead Island or was the zombie massacre in the vacation paradise pretty irrelevant to you?

Since Dead Island 2 is certainly not coming any time soon despite a possible announcement, we have here a list of survival games that you can play until then: The 24 best survival games 2021/2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox.

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Destiny 2: Which class will you start with in Witch Queen?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Only a few hours left until Destiny 2: Witch Queen. Players are using this time to complete their last tasks and transition into server downtime with a clear conscience. So we ask you, which class will you start with in the new DLC and play through the story?

What can Guardians expect after the server downtime? The server downtime will begin on February 22 at 04:00. From then on, Guardians will have no chance to log into Destiny 2 until the new DLC launches. Once the servers are back online, Guardians can look forward to new locations, weapons, armor, and more.

Highlights include:

Savathûn awaits us…

It is up to the Guardians to stop Savathûn, the Witch Queen, and find out what she is planning. Guardians can choose one of their favorite classes and dive into the fray.

What you need to know about the class changes

What changes for the classes? As “Void 3.0” is being implemented in Witch Queen, Guardians will have more variety in their Void builds. Due to negative adjustments by Bungie to the respective ultimates of Titan and Hunter, your opinions may have changed, so we ask you which class you will take at the start:

You will be able to apply new talents and effects after the update. It is up to you and your mod setup how powerful you will ultimately be. Titans will have throwing shields, Warlocks an all-consuming black hole. Hunters can make everyone around them invisible with a quick landing.

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Once you have made your choice, you can discuss it with other Guardians. You can explain why one of the classes you selected will be your starting option. So let us know in the comments why you made your choice this way.

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Rainbow Six: Siege finally gets the game mode that fans have been wishing for 7 years today

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Rainbow Six: Siege has been on the market since 2015. After 7 years, it finally gets a game mode that fans have been demanding since day one. It is one of the oldest and most common game modes in shooters. MeinMMO reveals more.

The tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege remains very popular even 7 years after its release. Almost 80,000 players regularly play the shooter on Steam. However, since day one, fans have requested one of the most common shooter game modes: Team Deathmatch.

With the introduction of Season 1 in Year 7, Ubisoft has finally fulfilled this eternal wish for fans: From today, you can finally play Team Deathmatch in Rainbow Six: Siege on test servers. And this mode will remain available even after the proper release of the latest season, expected in about 2 weeks.

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Rainbow Six: Siege brings Team Deathmatch with Year 7 Season 1

Because Rainbow Six: Siege has been running for so long, they additionally break down the seasons into years. In the official presentation trailer of Year 7 Season 1, numerous things were introduced. Some of them expectations of the tactical shooter fans, others have been demanded for a long time. Among them are:

  • A new character, the Japanese defender Azami
  • A new map, a castle in Ireland, coming in the middle of the season
  • Attackers can reconsider their character choice during the preparation phase
  • All operators have access to all 1x target devices
  • Numerous balancing adjustments

But a new feature is also catching the attention of players who haven’t played Rainbow Six: Siege for a long time: The popular game mode Team Deathmatch is finally coming to the tactical shooter after 7 years. This fulfills a fan demand that has existed since the release.

This is how it looks in action:

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The introduction video to Year 7 Season 1 showcases Team Deathmatch in Rainbow Six: Siege

With Year 7 Season 1 starting today on test servers, players in Rainbow Six: Siege can finally also enjoy Team Deathmatch. This mode will remain once the season officially appears – expected in about 2 weeks.

The mode was already playable on test servers last season, and now it is officially in the game. And this will be forever.

Team Deathmatch puts the gunplay of Rainbow Six: Siege in focus

Why do fans want Team Deathmatch? The gunplay in Rainbow Six: Siege has been praised for years, but especially newcomers and returners have a tough time with the game. And the problem is getting worse:

After 7 years of updates with new maps, characters, gadgets, and weapons, the already complex tactical shooter has become even harder to grasp – especially for players who play rarely or who are completely new.

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Because you die quickly in Rainbow Six: Siege and the weapons are not very easy to handle, frustrating deaths happen. Since there are no quick respawns in this tactical shooter, you often spend more time watching your teammates than actually playing.

Because just watching doesn’t make you a better shooter, Rainbow Six: Siege quickly becomes frustrating. The “Team Deathmatch” mode should help with this:

Thanks to fast-paced action with quick respawns, you can enjoy the gunplay of the tactical shooter in a game mode that punishes deaths less drastically. This also helps to learn the characters, maps, and weapons in a less sweaty environment.

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What do the fans say? Fans are understandably very happy about the new game mode. However, they see it as an addition to the main game, not a replacement.

  • Deltronium says on reddit: “Team Deathmatch. This was desperately needed.”
  • johnyF01 thinks this game mode is “a good way to relieve some stress from the main game.”
  • For RS_Superior, TDM is a good innovation. For him, it’s “just a quick, easy-to-learn game mode to practice aiming and prepare for some full matches.”

More updates for Team Deathmatch are also set to be released. Ubisoft promises in the video new maps and further improvements to the spawn system, which was still criticized during the test phase of the last season.

Team Deathmatch is not the only option for fans of Rainbow Six to play the gunplay and characters at a slightly different pace. The coop spin-off game Rainbow Six: Extraction has also been out since 2022, and surprisingly excites players:

Rainbow Six: Extraction is actually nothing special, but fans see potential: “Ubisoft, don’t waste this!”

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„Strongest OP Weapon in Warzone History“ – Secret Change Brings Over-Weapon to CoD Warzone

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Season 2 brought a lot of weapon changes to Call of Duty: Warzone and apparently not all were noted in the patch notes. A secret and possibly accidental change has made the PPSh an OP sensation of the highest order – we show you the values and setup on MeinMMO.

This is the situation:

  • Season 2 launched on February 14 and brought a multitude of weapon adjustments to Call of Duty: Warzone
  • However, the patch notes mainly noted nerfs and adjustments for the Vanguard weapon attachments
  • Now it has come to light – the PPSh from Vanguard received an over-buff and could be the strongest OP weapon in Warzone history
Update 25.02.: The PPSh-41 has been brought back on track – but it’s still strong.

PPSh from Vanguard – ‘Everyone will play it!’

What went wrong with the update? With Season 2, many weapons changed in Warzone – the submachine gun PPSh was also part of the patch notes. The barrel “ZAC 300mm” was adjusted.

However, the CoD community was sure: Something more happened with the MP.

So many players summoned the data gurus “JGOD” and “TrueGameData”, who examined the weapon closely and indeed: The PPSh from Vanguard has received the most intense buff in Warzone history.

The damage has significantly increased. With chest hits, time-to-kill values of nearly 400 milliseconds are now possible. 500 milliseconds are already considered very strong in Warzone.

“TrueGameData” chooses as the title for his YouTube video about the PPSh “Strongest OP Weapon in Warzone History?” and shows how much more damage per hit the weapon now causes in the first damage range:

  • Head: +11 damage to 45
  • Neck: +20 damage to 45
  • Chest: +9 damage to 33
  • Stomach: +10 damage to 33

Due to the adjustments, you need 3 or 4 bullets less for a kill compared to before. JGOD says: “There’s no reason not to play this weapon now”. TrueGameData goes even further: “Everyone will play the weapon”.

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CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup – More OP is not possible

What does a strong setup look like? Currently, you can play almost anything with the weapon. As long as you can handle it, you have an advantage over the competing weapons.

We show you here 2 setups for different applications:

  • TrueGameData setup with low recoil as sniper support
  • JGOD setup for close combat with high rate of fire

Use the close combat setup if you are looking for maximum damage. Choose the sniper support setup if you want to benefit from the OP power of the PPSh at longer distances.

CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup Sniper-Support

  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
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  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick

CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup SMG

  • Muzzle: Recoil Booster
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Kovalevskaya Skeletal
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Kovalevskaya Skeletal
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
cod warzone ppsh setup op nach season 2 smg build

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Will it stay that way? Currently, everything seems to be a mistake. The values are completely out of line and the weapon is far too strong compared to the competition.

So be prepared for a nerf of this heavy OP weapon soon.

Until then, however, the PPSh is the best weapon in Warzone and should clean up on Caldera. If you are now looking for a suitable secondary weapon for range, check out our list of the remaining best weapons in Warzone.

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Lost Ark: How to get the Crystalline Aura for free for 44 days

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Lost Ark has created new login rewards with the new EU-West region. You can use these to obtain a free Crystalline Aura for a total of 44 days. We at MeinMMO will reveal exactly what you need to do for this.

Update February 23: The trick has been fixed with a new patch.

How do you get a free Aura? The trick is quite simple. A few days ago, Lost Ark released the new server region EU-West. There you can create new characters – usually without a queue.

To make the region more attractive for new players, the developers have introduced interesting login rewards, including:

  • A Crystalline Aura for 14 days – for logging in on three different days
  • 500 Crystals – for logging in on six different days

For 420 Crystals, you can purchase a Crystalline Aura for 30 days. Thus, you get the premium buff for 44 days for free.

Many things are tied to EU-West, but not everything

Is the Crystalline Aura only tied to the server? No. Unlike the squad level or the cross-server gameplay content, the Crystalline Aura and the Royal Crystals (real money currency) apply account-wide.

You only need to log in on six different days on an EU-West server to receive 44 days of Crystalline Aura for free.

Lost Ark Aura for free
The login rewards on the EU-West servers.

However, keep in mind that you need to completely restart the game for each region switch (i.e., from EU-Central to EU-West). In the new region, you can also use the same character names if they are still not taken.

How far do I need to play for the free Aura? You will receive the login rewards as soon as your character has played the short prologue in Trixion. You don’t even need to reach the first city and have no other requirements.

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Are there other methods to get the Crystalline Aura cheaply? Yes. While 180 days in the normal package costs just under 50 euros, you can get it for 11 euros with a trick. We will reveal how to do this here:

Lost Ark: With this trick, you can get almost 6 months of Crystalline Aura for 11 € instead of 50 €

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Yes, the night of Dying Light 2 is easier – But only so that you softies can also play it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The fans of Dying Light 2 keep discussing that the survival game is much easier than its predecessor. In particular, the night is simply no longer “scary.” Many of these whiners were previously too soft to even play at night.

One of the biggest topics in the Dying Light 2 community is the difficulty. There are ongoing discussions about whether the survival game is too easy and fans are wishing for harder difficulty levels.

Particularly, the night is criticized. In part 2, you walk the streets at night and have hardly anything to fear except for the lapse of immunity. The zombies are not particularly frightening, especially for the pros who have already mastered part 1.

Meme comparisons between the nights of the two parts or discussions on the general difficulty often appear on reddit:

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Part 1 was so much scarier, to the point that you didn’t dare to leave the safe houses! So, how do you all know that everything was better back then, hmm?

Dying Light 2 encourages playing at night – And everyone was a scaredy-cat before

Is it really easier at night? Compared to before, yes. The night is indeed easier, especially since the difficulty of the enemies has generally been reduced. Zombies and human enemies die simply faster. Additionally, there are overly powerful skills in Dying Light 2.

In part 1, a careless movement or a loud noise could ensure that a horde became aware of you and tore you apart. But that was precisely the reason why many players simply stayed home at night.

Under the mockery thread on reddit, some players say: “I just always slept through the nights in Dying Light 1.” It was nearly “impossible” to survive at all. Therefore, many just skipped the night and thus missed more or less half of the game.

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What is there to see at night? The difference between day and night in Dying Light 2 determines which places you can or should visit. During the day, zombies linger in the houses because they cannot tolerate sunlight.

This means that the streets are empty and you can walk around largely without danger. This way, you can more easily reach your quests or look for the secret safes with particularly strong loot.

At night, zombies flood outside and make the city more dangerous. However, this also brings unique opportunities and mechanics:

  • previously occupied stores and other buildings with good loot are now emptier and easy to loot
  • certain missions can only be completed at night
  • however, your immunity decreases and you can only be outside for a limited time without UV light
  • if volatiles spot you, the “hunt” begins and more and more zombies will stick to your heels

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Dying Light 2 is more accessible and thus attracts many more players

That players no longer have to fear at night and thus miss out on almost half of the game is clearly well received. Alone on Steam, Dying Light 2 can boast almost 5 times as many players as part 1:

  • Dying Light 2 has a peak of almost 275,000 players simultaneously (via steamcharts)
  • for Dying Light 1, the record is just over 45,000 players (via steamcharts)

On average, nearly twice as many people are playing Dying Light 2 right now as the predecessor had in terms of simultaneous players at all. So the game must be doing something right.

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So yes, even if Dying Light 2 is easier than part 1, it is clearly well received. Especially since the criticism of the too tough nights before has likely led to everything being easier today.

The demand for a new difficulty, the “Nightmare Mode,” is certainly justified. Those who want it harder should also be allowed to suffer. But there are already numerous updates and DLCs coming in the future that will expand the story and possibly bring new difficulty levels:

Dying Light 2 brings a ton of content after release – The roadmap and DLCs in overview

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Lost Ark: What can you buy with Amethyst fragments and where can you find them?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Amethyst Shards are a currency only available in the western version of Lost Ark. Most will know them mainly thanks to the rewards from Prime Gaming. We from MeinMMO reveal where you can get more Amethyst Shards and what the vendor offers you in exchange.

Where can I get Amethyst Shards? You can currently obtain a maximum of 7,000 Amethyst Shards, with some available in-game and others only available outside the game.

5,000 Amethyst Shards can be obtained permanently through various achievements:

  • Favorite Person
    • Add 50 people to your friends list – Grants you 1,000 Amethyst Shards
  • Beginner’s Luck
    • Win in the Trial Arena – Grants you 2,000 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step
    • Participate in the Trial Arena – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step, Call of Light
    • Complete the prologue without skipping – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • Universal Problem Solver
    • Reach level 50 with a character – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards, a title, and 1,490 squad EXP
  • We Are All Buddies!
    • Join a guild – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards

You can earn 500 Shards through Amazon Prime. You need a subscription for this and can then secure several rewards for Lost Ark. How exactly that works, we explain here: Lost Ark: Here’s how to get your Prime rewards. This offer is only valid until March 8th – then a new package will be available.

Another 1,500 Amethyst Shards were available through Twitch Drops at release. However, they have since expired.

What can I do with the Amethyst Shards? You can exchange the shards with a vendor – the Mysterious Man – for various rewards.

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Crystal Aura, Emotes, Mounts, and New Companions

Where can I find the Amethyst vendor? You can find the vendor in the following major cities:

  • Fort Luterra
  • Fort Vern
  • Village Nia
  • Star’s Origin
  • Rothun
  • Great Fortress

On the map, he uses a gray symbol, just like the other vendors. We have marked his position in Fort Luterra in a screenshot:

Lost Ark Amethyst Vendor Luterra
The Mysterious Man stands in Fort Luterra at this location.

What can I buy there? A variety of different items, some of which may cost up to 22,000 Amethyst Shards. New sources will need to be activated in the future to afford the special items. We will update the article accordingly.

ItemDescriptionCost
Relationship Supply ChestContains 3 Epic Relationship Selection Chests2,200
Combat Item Chest (3 pieces)Contains 5 combat items of each type:
Regeneration, Offensive, and Useful		2,200
Pheon ChestContains 5 Pheons2,200
Crystal Aura (14 days)Contains the Crystal Aura for 14 days6,600
Selection Chest: Arkesia Paper MaskChoose 1 of 5 Arkesia paper masks6,600
Companion Trick: TrickUse to learn the companion trick emote Trick6,600
Companion Trick: Play DeadUse to learn the companion trick emote Play Dead6,600
Companion Trick: WhimperUse to learn the companion trick emote Whimper6,600
Ship Skin Selection Chest:
Notos Shadow Killer Whale		A chest containing 1 Notos Orca ship of your choice.6,600
Emote: Star DanceUse to learn the emote Star Dance6,600
Sail Glyph:
Life Force of the Golden Lion		A sail glyph that allows you to customize the sail of your ship.6,600
Companion Selection Chest: SebastianChoose 1 of 4 Sebastian companions13,200
Nineveh & Yom Emoticon PackUse to receive all 8 emoticons13,200
Mount: Golden War WolfUse to add this mount to your inventory22,000

Which of these items do you find the most interesting? Are you saving to get a rare mount in the future, or are you spending the shards directly on the Crystal Aura?

More tips, tricks, and guides related to Lost Ark can be found here:

Lost Ark Guides: All tips, tricks, and builds at a glance

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FIFA 22 TOTW 23: The Predictions for the New Team of the Week – With Benzema & Fernandes

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For FIFA 22 the TOTW 23 (Team of the Week) is scheduled for next Wednesday. At MeinMMO, you will learn which players could appear in the new Team of the Week. Good chances are for Benzema, Aubameyang, and Bruno Fernandes.

Update: The new TOTW 23 is now live:

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This is the Team of the Week: Every Wednesday in FIFA Ultimate Team, it’s time for a new TOTW. This team includes players who have excelled with strong performances in the past football week. These players then receive upgraded Inform-special cards, which are available for one week in packs .

These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are forecasts from the community. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week.

They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. How that works, you can learn in the trading tips.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 23 next Wednesday may look different from the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 23 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeeper

  • GK: Lafont (FC Nantes)

Defenders

  • LB: Meling (Rennes)
  • CB: Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg)
  • CB: Timber (Ajax Amsterdam)

Midfielders

  • CM: Partey (Arsenal FC)
  • CM: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
  • LW: Sancho (Manchester United)

Forwards

  • ST: Benzema (Real Madrid)
  • ST: Danjuma (Villarreal)
  • ST: Aubameyang (FC Barcelona)
  • ST: Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

TOTW 22 Bench:

  • GK: Consigli (Sassuolo)
  • CB: Cetin (Hellas Verona)
  • CB: Sainsbury (KV Kortrijk)
  • LB: Aaron (FSV Mainz 05)
  • LM: Trezeguet (Basaksehir)
  • ST: Felix (Atletico Madrid)
  • ST: Alvarez (River Plate)
  • ST: Livaja (HNK Hajduk Split)
  • ST: Giakoumakis (Celtic Glasgow)
  • ST: Quagliarella (Sampdoria Genua)
  • ST: Weghorst (FC Burnley)
  • ST: May (Cheltenham Town)

Candidates from the Bundesliga for the TOTW 23

These players from the Bundesliga could be included:

  • Nico Schlotterbeck, center-back from SC Freiburg, had a really strong game against FC Augsburg and even scored the winning goal in the 2:1 victory. It is quite possible that he could receive his first Inform card.
  • Aaron from Mainz 05 delivered a solid performance in the 3:2 victory against Bayer Leverkusen and even contributed with a goal. Whether he will receive an Inform card for this, we will find out on Wednesday.

What about Marco Reus? Although Marco Reus had an outstanding match and recorded 5 assists in the 6:0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach, he will not be in the upcoming TOTW 23. This is because the Dortmund player is already represented in the current TOTW 22, and players cannot appear in two consecutive TOTWs.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 23? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

If you want to get some really cheap top cards for your team, we have a few tips for you!

In FIFA 22, there are currently 5 strong players under 150,000 coins that you should secure quickly

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Pokémon GO announces new events featuring Pikachu and Corasonn

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In the coming weeks, new events will start in Pokémon GO featuring costumed Pikachu and Corasonn. Some of the events will take place worldwide.

What are these events? The Niantic team announced two new events for March and May. One of them is the “Pokémon Air Adventure” event, which was originally scheduled for summer 2021 but was canceled due to the global travel situation.

We will show you everything we know about the two new dates.

Event in March – Only in Japan

When does it take place? Starting from March 19. The event is expected to last over a year.

What is happening? In some regions of Japan, including Okinawa, wild Pikachu with Kariyushi shirts will spawn. You can also catch them as Shiny. Additionally, Corasonn will spawn in the wild, which you can also catch as Shiny starting from the Johto Tour.

Pokémon GO Air Event

New PokéStops have been built specifically for trainers in Okinawa, featuring manhole covers with Pokémon designs. From these stops, you will receive exclusive postcard designs when you spin them.

Worldwide Air Event in Pokémon GO

When does it take place? From May 3, 2022, to May 8, 2022.

What is happening? This is a collaboration event with the Pokémon Air Adventure and Pokémon GO. You will be able to participate in the Air Adventure worldwide.

The exact event details are still unclear. Niantic plans to share them with the trainers “soon”.

The event will also feature flying Pikachu with various colored balloons, which will again only be found in Okinawa. Additionally, a ticket-required event will take place in Okinawa on May 7 and 8.

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How do you like the outlook on the events? Are you excited about it and would you travel all the way to Japan for such an event, or would you rather just attend the worldwide events? How exactly Corasonn will be made available for the event worldwide is still unclear. Currently, it is suspected that it will happen through raids or eggs.

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Sold out – You can currently buy the PS5 at Otto

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The PlayStation 5 is currently sold out everywhere due to an acute supply shortage. Otto is finally selling contingents again after a long time, MeinMMO presents the offer.

Currently, buying a PS5 is even more difficult than it already was. Due to a Europe-wide supply shortage, the console is virtually unavailable anywhere. However, there is a sales promotion again.

Update February 21, 09:43 AM: Unfortunately, it seems to have been a rather small quantity. According to the product page, this has already sold out again. We will of course inform you immediately if another contingent is released.

Where can you buy a PS5 now? After more than two months, Otto is finally selling a PS5 bundle again.

This includes, in addition to the disc version of the console, also the game Far Cry 6 and a Samsung 980 PRO SSD 1TB card that you need for the storage expansion of the coveted console.

The bundle costs 679.00€ and should be with you in 2-3 business days.

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WoW: In Patch 9.2 you can craft more than 50 mounts and pets

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In World of Warcraft there is much to collect. Over 50 mounts and pets are coming in Patch 9.2 – but you won’t farm them in the usual way.

Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End will be released soon and brings numerous new features. Alongside a new “Mythic+” season, a new raid, and a new campaign, a lot of collectible stuff in the form of mounts and battle pets is also coming. And the best part? You can craft them yourself, as a new system in Zereth Mortis makes this possible.

What kind of system is this? The system is called “Protoform Synthesis” and is one of the progression systems from Korthia, which will be unlocked after Chapter 3 of the campaign – so already in the first week. This gives you access to the “Cipher of the First,” with which you will develop more and more understanding of the language of the First. Ultimately, you need to unlock the progress “Understanding of Dacaparic” after which you will obtain the Protoform Synthesis quest.

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The Protoform Synthesis is especially for collectors.

What materials do you need? Each mount and pet requires a total of 4 different materials.

  • Blueprints: Just like with crafting professions, many blueprints must first be found in the form of recipes. Some can be found from the beginning, others are simply lying around in Zereth Mortis, while others can be obtained from treasures or certain rare enemies.
  • Frameworks: Frameworks are basically the “skeleton” of the being you want to create. If your creature belongs to the species of Cervids, you need to acquire a Cervid frame. These drop with a low probability from various Cervid mobs in Zereth Mortis. So you know what to farm.
  • Rare and shimmer items: Depending on whether you want to create a mount or a battle pet, you will need a specific rare item. Items like “Tools of Incomprehensible Experiments” or “Eternal Wrath Pearl” come from various sources and are used for mounts. The rare shimmer items needed for pets can be found in many different places, with names like “Shimmer of Vigilance” or “Shimmer of Movement.”
  • Genesis particles: Genesis particles are a currency you can find throughout Zereth Mortis. Nearly all elementals and creatures in the area drop Genesis particles, so sooner or later, you’ll have enough to cover the costs for pets (300 particles) or mounts (400 particles).

Basically, the idea behind it is: Most items are fairly easy to obtain. However, those who want everything will need to invest some time into the system.

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Has there ever been something like this before? Yes. Basically, the system strongly resembles the crafting of mechanical items in Mechagon, back in Patch 8.2 of Battle for Azeroth. There, too, you had to find recipes and components to create toys, mounts, or really useful gear. This time, however, the system seems to focus primarily on purely cosmetic items – namely mounts and pets.

If you don’t want to farm, you don’t have to. However, similar to what happened back in Mechagon, the system can consume a lot of time if you really want everything. Whether you “grind for several days” or just do a few minutes every day on the side, every collector fan has to decide for themselves.

Are you looking forward to the many new mounts and pets? Or would you prefer everything to be obtained the traditional way through rare mob drops?

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Activision says: Someone wanted to buy all of Blizzard on St. Nicholas Day – But who was it?

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As it has now been revealed, an investor from Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty) has made an offer to buy the Blizzard division (WoW, Diablo 3, Overwatch) either entirely or partially. The offer came on December 6, 2021. However, the board of Activision did not even enter into discussions.

Where does the information come from? The information is official. It comes from a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC (via sec.gov). There, Activision Blizzard lists the exact timeline of the discussions that took place prior to the acquisition offer from Microsoft to Activision Blizzard.

Who made the offer? Activision Blizzard does not reveal this. Only “Individual B” is mentioned.

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Individual B wanted to acquire Blizzard wholly or in parts

What kind of offer was it? Activision states that on December 6, 2021, they received an unsolicited email from Individual B, who implied that he wanted to discuss the potential purchase of the Blizzard business unit – either entirely or in parts. It was said to be a private transaction. The person apparently had additional investors on their side.

This was Activision’s response to the offer: On December 10, the board of Blizzard discussed the offer for the acquisition of Blizzard.

However, concerns were raised about whether the person could credibly handle the size and complexity of such a transaction. Furthermore, it was believed at Activision that there could be disruption if it became known that Activision Blizzard was seeking alternative buyers, as the deal with Microsoft was already underway.

It is further stated that there are fears of negative consequences also because there had previously been dealings between “Individual B” and “Activision Blizzard”.

Ultimately, the board decided that they would not enter into discussions with Individual B.

Thus, Blizzard remains with Activision and is – if everything goes smoothly – to be sold to Microsoft.

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Did someone want to buy Blizzard “back”?

Who would be the interesting candidate for Individual B? The most intriguing candidate would surely be Mike Morhaime, the former president of Blizzard. He was considered for years to be “the good soul” of Blizzard.

Morhaime left the studio in 2019: he wanted to start his own company to develop AAA games in a “family atmosphere”. Something like this might also be possible under a Blizzard without Activision.

It is quite conceivable that someone like Morhaime has the contacts and influence to raise millions of US dollars to make such a deal possible. He would surely also have the connections to bring people on board familiar with Blizzard’s major franchises, as he has worked with those people.

Morhaime would also fit the statement that there had been “previous business relationships” between Individual B and Activision Blizzard.

But that is pure speculation – we do not know who the mysterious investor is.

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Mike Morhaime, for many: The good soul of Blizzard. He is no longer with the company.

Many Blizzard fans hope for separation from Activision

Why is this important? Blizzard has had some difficulties in recent years with the release and quality of new games. Internally, according to insider reports, there have been conflicts with Activision’s management, as they focus more on money than Blizzard did in earlier times. The motto then was “When it’s done”, quality came above all – Activision is now said to be pushing harder for efficiency, the cost-cutting measures create pressure and lower morale. A significant cut was in 2019 when Activision Blizzard let go of hundreds of employees despite a strong year.

Fans of Blizzard’s early games believe that part of Blizzard’s current problems stem from Activision. They feel that the cost-cutting measures have changed the culture of “their” studio.

There is thus a certain longing for Blizzard to free itself from Activision and continue “on its own”.

If Activision had seriously considered the offer from the mysterious investor, this wishful thinking of the fans might have come true.

The purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has caused quite a stir:

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard and gamers worldwide are left speechless

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Lost Ark had a patch tonight – Everything about the server down

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Last night there was an update in Lost Ark. At 12:00 AM the servers were taken offline. We will tell you how long the maintenance lasts.

Update 11:25 PM: We now know what changes the new patch is supposed to bring. In a forum post, it is stated that an adjustment to the Crystalline Aura will be made with the update.

Additionally, the server restart may help fix the matchmaking issues in the game. A long-term fix is being worked on with Smilegate (via Lost Ark Forum).

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What kind of update is this? This is currently not entirely clear. Neither in the forum nor on Twitter did the developers share what changes the update will bring. We will update the section accordingly when there is information available.

However, Lost Ark is currently struggling with several issues, including:

How long will the maintenance last? The servers will go down on February 21 at 12:00 AM. The maintenance is expected to last two hours. However, only the European servers are affected by the maintenance.

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Work on the Crystalline Aura is already underway

What will most likely be addressed in the update? Via Twitter, the developers shared that they are currently working on a bug related to the Crystalline Aura. This aura disappears for some players even though it should still have a long duration.

More about Lost Ark on MeinMMO:

What do you think Amazon needs to fix the most urgently? Do you also have problems with the Crystalline Aura?

By the way, anyone who wants to get the Crystalline Aura for less than 50 euros should check out this trick:

Lost Ark: With this trick, you can get almost 6 months of Crystalline Aura for 11 € instead of 50 €

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Twitch streamer calls Lost Ark “most boring game ever” – Now says: “Damn, I’m addicted”

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The Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Gresziek was not a fan of the Steam hit Lost Ark just a week ago. He was indifferent to the MMORPG during the beta. It was too grindy for him; he called it “the most boring game I’ve ever played” – a week later, the Canadian sounds very different. Now he confesses that he is “addicted” to the game.

This was shroud’s opinion just a week ago:

  • shroud is probably the best-known shooter player on Twitch, but his passion belongs to MMORPGs: He loves grinding. After many hours in WoW, he had turned to New World, which catered especially to his grinding love.
  • However, he thought little of Lost Ark. At the beginning of February, shroud said he wanted to like Lost Ark because he is really into MMOs, but explained that Lost Ark specifically left him cold. He would rather play WoW, Star Wars: The Old Republic, or City of Heroes.
  • A week ago, shroud went even further in his rejection. In a Twitch stream, he called Lost Ark in the beta the “most boring game he’s ever played.” If he played it, he would surely be bored to death, he said. The leveling phase is incredibly dull; he wonders what the developers were even thinking.
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shroud had 0 expectations after the beta of Lost Ark, is now addicted

This is what he says now: After the announcement of how boring Lost Ark would surely be (via twitch), shroud played Lost Ark for 52 hours last week – about 7.5 hours a day. An average of 22,786 viewers wanted to watch him during that time. That is significantly more than the 13,583 viewers who wanted to see him last in New World.

His opinion on Lost Ark has completely changed:

“Many streamers said that the game is boring. Yes, I was one of those, okay. I admit it: I believed it would be boring. Now I am damn addicted!”

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What caused shroud’s change of heart about Lost Ark? Shroud evidently misjudged himself; moreover, he underestimated Lost Ark. He said he didn’t like the game because it was too grindy. Meanwhile, he has emphasized in New World how much he likes grinding as long as there are “worthwhile challenges” waiting at the end of the grind.

Apparently, the content variety and depth of gameplay in Lost Ark surprised him once he got out of the initial levels, which some perceive as “linear and rather grindy.”

Lost Ark opens up from level 27, really changing after about 20 to 30 hours in the game:

Lost Ark has a level at which the MMORPG changes significantly – and for the better

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Genshin Impact: In the latest event you suddenly have to play healer if you want to win

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In Genshin Impact, a new event called “Ritual of the Street Offering of the Three Worlds” has started. However, those who mainly rely on the combination of shield and damage won’t get far here.

What kind of event is this? The “Ritual of the Street Offering of the Three Worlds” takes you back to the beautiful, underground world of Enkanomiya. The event runs until the end of Version 2.5 – so you have plenty of time for the event.

Enkanomiya is shrouded in a strange darkness, and you must defend yourself against new enemies that come with new buffs and tactics. It’s worth it, because there are many rewards like Primogems or even a special weapon waiting for you.

Especially the new opponents may trouble you if you rely on the popular combination of shield and attack.

In the new event, healers suddenly become key figures in your party

Why are healers suddenly important? With the new event, Genshin Impact has introduced a new enemy type. They are called Shadowy Husk and come in various forms. When these enemies hit a character protected by a shield, it either heals their allies or distributes a strong shield to them.

Many players like to “hide” their damage dealers with low health behind shields. Because such “glass cannons” deal more damage than relying on items that provide health points.

However, this tactic only partially works in the new event. With every hit on your shields, you buff the enemies significantly. And suddenly, healers become really important, and it no longer counts to just deal a lot of damage. This will likely shake up the strategy of some users quite a bit.

You can also see how these enemies look in action in a YouTube video:

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Community excited about the new event

What are the reactions? In the official subreddit of Genshin Impact, users are lively discussing the new event. Many users show their enthusiasm, as evidenced by the more than 11,000 upvotes on reddit (via reddit.com).

Why are many so satisfied? Looking at the users’ comments, many explain that the event is well-structured: the new event eliminates many annoying mechanics that have only disturbed other events:

  • No resources are locked behind time gates, allowing you to play the event at your leisure. In other events, you could only unlock a certain amount of event currency each day.
  • No boss has to be defeated a dozen times, as was the case with the New Year event.
  • There are no lengthy dialogues or quest givers sending you around for hours. Paimon may be annoying, but not more than usual.

Some users even claim that the current event is the best event in Genshin Impact so far. Whether that’s really true, everyone must decide for themselves. What is certain is that the developers behind Genshin Impact currently have a good knack for events. Because even during the last Lantern Festival, many users showed their enthusiasm:

Genshin Impact players are excited about the Lantern Festival – What makes it so good?

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What is “control” in CoD Warzone and what types of recoil are there?

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Recoil is king in Call of Duty: Warzone and the value “Control” summarizes all types of recoil in the game. But how does “Control” work in Warzone and what types of recoil are there? MeinMMO clarifies.

This is what it’s about:

  • The free battle royale Call of Duty Warzone offers a large variety of weapons that differ from each other by numerous values
  • One of the most important values in the game: Control – it determines the recoil and weapons with low recoil usually win in Warzone
  • However, recoil consists of many values, which we will break down for you here

CoD Warzone: What is Control?

How is recoil composed? Each weapon has a basic recoil pattern that you can recognize when you fire the weapon at a wall without attachments.

Usually, the bullets go slightly in a specific direction, sometimes bullets jump out of the pattern. But everything is derived from this base pattern.

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The recoil pattern can be modified through attachments.

However, chance sometimes plays a certain role and peculiarities of individual weapons in “visual recoil”. We explain the individual terms and influencing factors:

  • Recoil pattern

The basic recoil that determines how the weapon moves while firing if you do not counteract.

  • Vertical recoil

The general recoil upwards. The vertical deviations of a weapon can usually be controlled more easily.

  • Horizontal recoil

The general recoil to the side. This recoil is harder to control, and many weapons with strong horizontal deviations fail in Warzone.

  • Visual recoil

The recoil pattern rarely determines the actual feeling of recoil of a weapon. Often, it is the movements of the sights while firing that determine the feel of the weapon.

Large sights often amplify this type of recoil, and the set field of view also plays a role. You can find a detailed guide on visual recoil here.

  • Kick-Off

Many weapons have a stronger recoil at the beginning of sustained fire, which decreases after a few shots.

However, for some weapons, it’s the other way around – for the NZ-41 from Vanguard, recoil increases the longer you hold down the trigger.

  • Horizontal bounce

This type of recoil is often very unpleasant and can ruin good weapons.

This leads to small recoil jumps during sustained fire, causing the crosshair to jump left or right – sometimes even in both directions.

  • Re-Centering

This value applies to weapons with low rate of fire and single-shot weapons.

The Re-Centering determines how quickly a weapon returns to the point you aimed at after a shot.

  • Recoil deviation

This is the so-called “bloom effect”. A random value that causes your bullets to deviate from the point you aimed at.

Vanguard weapons are generally said to have no bloom effect in Warzone anymore (via ravensoftware.com). However, older weapons from CoD MW or Cold War still have this value.

Recoil Designations by the Developers in Patch Notes

Now we show you the English designations from the developers in the patch notes that have already occurred with a recoil change:

Unfortunately, the designations are not completely “standardized” and sometimes different designations for the same values appear in different patch notes.

We show you which ones we have already identified:

  • Recoil Adjustment / Recoil Behavior

A change in the basic recoil pattern.

  • Recoil Deviation

This is the recoil deviation, so the bloom effect.

  • Recoil increase, decrease / Recoil Magnitude

A multiplier for the individual strength of recoil after each shot.

  • Recoil Control

A multiplier for the reduction of recoil that can be found on attachments.

Want to improve in Warzone?

In Warzone, there is often much more behind the mechanics than it seems at first glance. Such small knowledge advantages can help you find the right weapon for you or to be a step ahead of other players.

Another important weapon value is mobility. We have described it for you here: What is mobility in CoD Warzone and why is it so important?

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LoL: Team unexpectedly fires its successful and brilliant coach – “Shocked and confused”

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In a completely surprising turn of events, the US team Cloud9 has dismissed their new coach Nick “LS” de Cesare in League of Legends. The strategy expert had radically restructured his team and changed the meta across all of LoL with some innovative ideas. The dismissal comes as a surprise – it occurred just hours before the start of a professional match.

What kind of coach is he?

  • Nick “LS” de Cesare is an unusual coach in LoL. He is actually a strategy expert, coming from card games, but made a name for himself as an analyst and content creator in LoL.
  • LS is known for his unconventional way of seeing and thinking about LoL. He says, coaches and pros have no idea about the draft. He also favored certain “outsider” items and promoted these as better alternatives to established items.
  • In recent years, LS spent time in South Korea, the mecca of e-sports. Then, however, he surprisingly took a position as head coach at Cloud9.
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How did it go for LS at Cloud9? Actually, it went exceptionally well. LS brought some radical new ideas to the USA:

Even though all of this seemed a bit crazy, the strategy was successful: Cloud9 won 3 of their first 4 games, losing only to title favorite Team Liquid: Liquid has assembled an all-star team around the legendary midlaner Bjergsen for 2022.

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Cloud9 dismisses coach just hours before professional match

This is the dismissal: Just hours before the match against CLG, Cloud9 announced that LS had been dismissed. Max Waldo will be the new head coach. They thank LS for his work and wish him the best.

This is what LS says: He remains silent about the reasons but says it had nothing to do with his mental health. He is doing fabulous – in recent years LS has struggled with issues repeatedly. But in the new situation, he has a system of supporters and no difficulties.

According to LS, he also learned of his dismissal shortly before it happened. However, he believes he was able to provide insight into his ideas regarding gameplay and draft in the short time he was in the league.

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LoL experts express confusion and shock

What are the reactions? At the moment, no one understands the background of the action:

  • A League of Legends creator says he has been writing about e-sports for ten years and has never been as “confused and shocked” by this development.
  • LoL interviewer Travis Gafford mentioned that he thought the news was a joke for several minutes.
  • Former pro Doublelift talks about how Cloud9 “eliminated” their coach with a “headshot.”.
  • Cloud9 jungler Blaber tweets simply: “Disaster.”.
  • His teammate Fudge tweets: “Happens – it just happens.”.

The next match against CLG was promptly lost by Cloud9, even though CLG is considered one of the weakest teams in the LCS.

More about LS and how he influenced the league in just over 2 months:

LoL: An extraordinary coach shakes up League of Legends with crazy plans

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Destiny 2 brings back the old PvP map Vostok because you love it – What makes it so good?

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In Destiny 2 there are news for all PvP players that bring more variety to the Crucible. The popular Crucible map “Vostok” and “Eternity” have been rebuilt and are returning from the content vault to Witch Queen. But what makes the map “Vostok” especially popular among PvP players?

For a long time, PvP players had to hope for a breath of fresh air for the Crucible and be patient. Even though matches always feel different, the visual variety was lacking in the long run. Players know all maps inside and out by now. This was also the reason why many PvP players wished for some variety.

Bungie knows this, but has also explained that it is not easy to just bring back old maps (and modes). This has become a technically demanding matter for the developer. It requires that the old map is completely rebuilt in the new engine system – all done by hand.

Nevertheless, Bungie understands the players’ wishes and has therefore revised two old maps from the content vault for the launch of Witch Queen.

These two PvP maps are returning with Witch Queen.

Where does the information come from? Bungie had already announced some time ago the planned return of old PvP maps. But until now, it was not known which ones exactly would be. In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog on February 18, the developer has now been more specific and revealed the names of the two maps: “Vostok” and “Eternity”.

“Vostok” was particularly popular among players

Vostok is a map on Earth and was once added with the expansion “The Iron Lords Awaken”. Later, Bungie adopted it into Destiny 2.

The PvP map Vostok returns with Witch Queen.

What is special about Vostok? Vostok is one of the few large long-range sniper maps in Destiny 2. Otherwise, the map offers everything from close-range encounters to sniping duels from a great distance. It allows players various tactical situational playstyles across the entire map, which has been well received.

Although there are many camping spots on the map that can be unpleasant, this is part of the strategy when playing Vostok. Players need to root campers out of their hiding spots and take control of the engagement with the right strategy.

What does the map look like? The map is based on an old fortress located on “Felwinter Peak”, the refuge of the Iron Lords. Those who take the time can even recognize the bridge from the Iron Temple, the former social space from Destiny 1. Additionally, the Vostok map is known to players from the Season 10 Exotic quest for “Fellwinter’s Lie”.

Players have suspected for some time that this popular map would return because Bungie inquired about it on reddit back in 2019. The community manager dmg04 wanted to know from players what they think about the map. He asked a number of detailed questions:

  • Which modes do you find most enjoyable on this map?
  • In which modes do you think this map is least enjoyable?
  • Have you encountered out-of-map exploits?
  • Did you have issues with spawn points? (Proximity to enemies, spawning across from your team, etc.)

The return to “Eternity” fits with “30 years of Bungie”

The second PvP map returning is “Eternity”. After “The Nine” already gained more attention in the Trials of Eternity, this PvP map is quite fitting.

The map itself was released shortly after the launch of Destiny 2 and is also entirely dedicated to the sandy theme of The Nine.

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The PvP map Eternity returns with Witch Queen.

What does the map look like? Large bright plains interrupted by polygonal structures and golden or steel spheres. However, no one knows exactly where the location in the cosmos is. Presumably, you are playing on this map far outside the orbit of the planet Neptune.

For those wanting more details on the new maps, they can visit the website Warmind.io. There, all PvP maps are listed as called “Callout Maps”.

What does the community think about this? Players like the return of maps. But they are also a bit disappointed that the two maps are not playable in Trials, as player jazzinyourfacepsn explains on reddit:

These are great news, I loved these maps! I am disappointed that [Bungie] decided to limit the Trials rotation to 7 maps (I believe, there are currently 11 maps). I think it would be great to see both Vostok and Eternity as Trials maps, even if it’s just for one weekend at the start of the season, and then back to the rotation of favorites.

What else is happening in the Crucible in the future?

After all, this was obviously just the beginning. PvP players can therefore remain hopeful. For the upcoming Season 17, it has already been confirmed by Joe Blackburn that a brand new Crucible map will follow – from one of the new locations that will come with Witch Queen. However, there have been no further details about this yet.

What’s coming in Season 18: In Season 18, another returning map from Destiny 1 will be coming to the Crucible. Here, there have been no hints or indications yet as to which map it might be. However, with the two now confirmed returning maps “Vostok” and “Eternity”, this selection can be further narrowed down.

These PvP maps are currently still in the content vault and are waiting for reactivation:

  • Meltdown
  • Solitude
  • Retribution
  • The Citadel
  • Emperor’s Respite
  • Equinox
  • Firebase Echo
  • Gambler’s Ruin
  • Legion’s Gulch

PvP players are also currently interested in Destiny 2:

For the future of the Crucible, Bungie is also working on other elements that are expected to find their way into the game this year. When exactly is still uncertain. We will stay on top of this for you. The latest statements from Bungie were as follows:

  • The PvP mode “Rift” from part 1 is set to come to Destiny 2. It revolves around a spark that you have to grab and throw into the enemy’s Rift.
  • Several brand new modes for PvP. However, they don’t want to spoil anything yet.

Which of the two PvP maps is your favorite? Did Bungie make a good choice, or were you hoping for another map? Let us know in the comments which map Bungie should also bring back in the future.

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Source(s):
  1. Warmind.io

The biggest German streamer is temporarily away from Twitch: “At the lowest point of my life”

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The biggest German streamer on Twitch is Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris. On Saturday evening, February 19, he announced that he will not be streaming for the time being. He has reached the lowest point of his life and will need time to find himself again. He does not know when he will return to Twitch. The announcement was preceded by a scandal involving NFTs.

This is what MontanaBlack says: At 20:48 on February 19, 2022, the controversial streamer from Buxtehude posted a tweet:

“I’m checking in too.

Right now, I’m probably at the lowest point of my life, physically and mentally.

Some things have happened outside the internet, and [I] will need my time to get back to who I was: When or how, [I come back], I don’t know myself right now. Thank you”

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What kind of things have happened? We do not want to speculate here about the private matters that occurred outside the internet.

What has happened on the internet is well known. In recent weeks, MontanaBlack has accepted advertising deals for various NFTs. He has received money to promote the controversial products on his Twitter channel by hosting giveaways.

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MontanaBlack was not on Twitch last week, not on Twitter

What else stands out? It has been quiet around MontanaBlack for a while before the announcement last night. Actually, the streamer is on air several times a week, but last week he did not stream on a single day.

The last stream was on Sunday, February 13, when he had an average of 47,000 viewers. Since February 14, MontanaBlack has also not tweeted anything. Most recently, MontanaBlack had a conflict on Twitter with Elias Nerlich, an esports athlete and content creator (via twitter).

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After the scandal over NFTs, MontanaBlack has not been on the air anymore. However, he does not address these issues online in his tweet but emphasizes reasons “outside the internet”.

MontanaBlack’s statement that he has reached the “lowest point of his life” is also so distressing because the streamer’s past is known and not lacking in low points.

Update 23.2. MontanaBlack has now explained why he is taking a break:

MontanaBlack solves the riddle of his mysterious Twitch break

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