In Pokémon GO, the Lunar New Year event is currently taking place, giving you a higher chance for a lucky trade. The trainers from The Silph Road and the reddit community have been trading diligently and are now sharing their chances of obtaining a Lucky Pokémon.
What is it about? Currently, Pokémon GO is celebrating the Lunar New Year, which focuses on the theme of friendship in addition to capturing. For this reason, trainers in the game can look forward to an increased likelihood of lucky trades.
But what is this rate actually? The community around The Silph Road wants to know more precisely and is therefore trying to determine the current probability. We have looked at what they have already discovered and will show you reports from other trainers.
How long does the event last? The Lunar New Year event runs in Pokémon GO from February 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time until February 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.
What is The Silph Road? The Silph Road is a global community where trainers, dataminers, and Pokémon GO enthusiasts have come together to analyze the game in detail. They document their experiences and make these results publicly available to other trainers.
Your current chances of a lucky trade
As the community around The Silph Road mentioned in their post on their homepage, they were able to collect initial data on the current lucky trade rate during the Lunar New Year event (via thesilphroad.com). As of February 2, 2022, at 04:34 AM (CET), a total of 684 trades had already been conducted.
Of these, 68 turned out to be lucky trades, corresponding to a current rate of 9.94%. This means that about every 10th trade yields a Lucky Pokémon. Only actions where two “new” monsters were traded, meaning Pokémon that are less than 1 year old, were considered, as the chance can change based on the age of one of the Pokémon.
Is this rate good? Yes, when comparing the regular probabilities for a lucky trade with those calculated on the occasion of the Lunar New Year by The Silph Road, it is found that these are almost twice as high. Normally, your chance of getting a Lucky Pokémon is just under 5%, which corresponds to about every 20th trade.
By the way: Have you actually discovered our survey on the Community Day Classics yet? There, we want to know how often the “Community Day Classic” events should take place in the future. So feel free to participate:
These experiences have trainers made while trading
Similar experiences to The Silph Road are also being reported by other trainers who have also published their rates on reddit. However, they noted that especially at the beginning of trading, the chances for a lucky trade were higher than towards the end. You can find the following comments there (via reddit.com):
xudong76: “For me, it was 10% today. 7 Lucky from the first 30 [trades], then 3 from the last 70. LOL.”
hippie22222: “It’s the same for me. The first few times I was lucky, then it was bad.”
The reddit user Own_Fortune_6940 hopes for the adjusted lucky trade chances and the second daily special trade for an opportunity to obtain a Shlundo, a shiny Lucky Pokémon with an IV of 100%. He explains his assumption in the comments as follows (via reddit.com):
“If you make two shiny trades per day during the entire event, that’s 16 chances, with a probability of 10% of getting a Lucky Pokémon, and if you’re lucky, there’s a 1/64 chance that it’s a Shlundo. If I calculated correctly, the chance of getting a Shlundo during the event is about (16 x 1/10 x 1/64), so 1/40.”
Even though the chances of getting a Shlundo are still relatively low, it is still worthwhile to take advantage of the increased lucky trade probability during the Lunar New Year. So hurry up if you want to secure a Lucky Pokémon or two. When the next opportunity will be is still unknown.
How do you perceive the current lucky trade chances? Have you managed to get so many Lucky Pokémon directly, or do you prefer to hope for a Shlundo, like Own_Fortune_6940? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In the latest conference regarding the quarterly results, EA discussed the difficult release of the new Battlefield 2042. Apparently, it fell short of expectations for both fans and the publisher. CEO Andrew Wilson explains what caused the game’s failures.
This is what EA says: following rumors about Battlefield 2042 becoming Free2Play, there are now official statements regarding the game’s condition. Wilson mentioned in the conference that Battlefield 2042 “did not meet expectations.”
They thought the game was finished. But the pandemic years, during which developers had to work from home, were “challenging.” Battlefield 2042 is an ambitious game, but that apparently wasn’t enough. Wilson says:
We launched with strong stability. But as more players dove into the game, it became clear that we had unexpected performance issues that we need to address. Some of the design decisions did not resonate well with everyone in the community.
Bugs, Connection Errors, and Unpopular New Features
What was the problem with Battlefield 2042? The problems mentioned by Wilson have been present in the game since release. Players have issues getting into matches or encounter serious bugs that make playing impossible.
Additionally, there were numerous issues with gadgets, which made them unusable, or annoying “rubberbanding.” Your character was sometimes pulled across the map due to poor connection, without you being able to control it.
The technical condition was at times so poor, that even cheat providers have withdrawn. Their cheats could no longer function as intended. We have already criticized the technical condition in our review at MeinMMO:
Everything you need to know about the new Battlefield 2042 – in 2 minutes
What happens next? Despite the difficult start, EA wants to continue investing in the franchise. Wilson stated in the conference: “We are committed to realizing the full potential of this game and we are dedicated to our Battlefield fans. We have already introduced a series of major updates to the game, and there is still more to do.”
There are supposed to be “significant updates” in the coming weeks. We already know that Battlefield 2042 will get its first season. However, this is being postponed for now:
The new MMORPG Lost Ark was released in Korea in 2018. At its launch there, it was nicknamed Seagull Online, and the reason for this might also disturb European players: eternal queues.
Where does the quirky name come from? If you played the beta of Lost Ark, you might already have a guess. When you log into the new MMORPG, a ship welcomes you at sea, anchoring off an island.
This background is atmospherically complemented with sounds, and what could fit a harbor better than a seagull? The feathered creature is even visible in the picture if you look closely.
Every 30 seconds or so, the seagull screams loudly in the background, complementing the sound of the waves in the water.
However, the queues of Lost Ark were so long and so frequent that fans had to listen to a seagull screaming for hours while they were waiting to play.
In popular parlance, the game long carried the joking title “Seagull Online” since a small cult could soon form around the feathered screamer. After all, you need something to occupy yourself while waiting.
In the background, you can even see the seagulls
Why is this relevant? The topic came up in the Lost Ark subreddit, as many people are concerned about whether the launch in the West could turn into a similar debacle, and jokes about Seagull Online might return.
The thread about it has generated 376 upvotes and 111 comments in 13 hours. But how likely is it that a seagull will scream in our ears?
Long login wait times are part of MMORPGs like dungeons or raids. Most new titles have them; it’s just a question of how extreme they can get. Amazon, who also publish Lost Ark with us, recently had tough experiences with New World.
There, the queues lasted for hours and were fueled by the fact that people who logged in once hardly logged out again.
Will our launch be similar? It’s hard to say at this point. Amazon has already used the start of the beta of Lost Ark, where about 88,000 users were online simultaneously, to test the load.
There were queues here as well, but there was only one server. Moreover, these were relatively short at 3 to 15 minutes. Later during the beta, the queues completely dissolved as new servers were added.
In a blog post, Amazon confirmed that they already have more servers on hand for the launch, should the current ones not suffice (via playlostark.com).
The rush could also be alleviated by the two-part release. Pre-order customers can start playing from February 8th, while Free2Play fans can join starting February 11th.
Amazon has already taken precautions to ensure that the western launch does not become Seagull Online, but for now, we can only hope.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
Humor and fear are spreading
What is the mood like? The thread is being hotly debated and offers a variety of perspectives. Many people reminisce about long wait times in games like Blade and Soul or World of Warcraft. They take this omen with a grin.
Again, other players are worried, especially after the launch of New World, that Lost Ark will have a similarly problematic start and are already annoyed by a situation that hasn’t even occurred yet.
What do the fans say? We would like to share some comments from the reddit here.
User Kathygriffin writes: “I slept through a 75,000+ queue in WoW Classic when the server collapsed at launch. Sometimes it is just how it is. I hope they get a solid launch.”
Also, InsertDisc11 agrees: “I think the launch on the 8th will run much smoother than on the 11th. But we will see.”
RenRedd receives over 50 upvotes for his comment: “Not Seagull Online, but ‘YourNameIsAlreadyTaken Online,’ if they don’t change their naming policy at launch.”
KingAmed is more concerned about names: “Oh man, I hope the €100 I spent means I get the name I want.”
What do you think about the situation? Do you chuckle at Seagull Online or do you fear it’s an omen for a rough start in Europe? Are you worried about queues at all, or is it the naming policy that bothers you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
World of Warcraft bids farewell to faction warfare – and long-term. But what will happen to the “War” in Warcraft now?
Fans of World of Warcraft look on with astonishment and sometimes a bit of concern at the changes coming in the coming months. Much of the game seems to be in flux, and what was almost a fixed law for nearly two decades is now being softened. Alliance and Horde will soon play together. However, the WoW chief said in an interview: It was time to uproot the game and its foundations.
Who is speaking? Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft. He is basically the boss who leads the development of the game and has to approve decisions in the end. In an interview with the magazine IGN, he talked about the upcoming changes and what they mean for the future of WoW.
What is changing? The interview discusses a new option that will come to the game with Patch 9.2.5 later this year. For the first time in history, Horde and Alliance can form groups together and then tackle dungeons, raids, or even PvP battles.
What did Hazzikostas say? In the discussion, Hazzikostas clarifies several points. Over the years, they often quickly responded to community requests with a dismissive “No,” because the wish would have shaken the foundations of World of Warcraft. However, a change in thinking has taken place, so the developers want to implement the players’ wishes whenever possible. He stated:
[We] are reassessing these things that our community has always wanted and to which we said “No.” One of their wishes was the option for cross-play in some form. The answer to that was always: Well, it’s Warcraft, Orcs against Humans. It’s Horde against Alliance. That defines our entire IP.
But that has long since ceased to be true, Hazzikostas later says. Warcraft is much more than just Orcs against Humans; that was already the case in Warcraft III. After all, the last chapter took place in Hyjal, where Horde and Alliance had to fight together against a common enemy.
That is not the world we want to create, but also not the world or the story we have told in the last 20 years since Warcraft III. In the end, it has always been about the factions finding each other to defeat Archimonde and stop the great threats to the world.
He later added:
It is easy to assume in the short term that the core idea consists of ‘Horde against Alliance.’ And I believe if you go back to Warcraft I or Warcraft II, yes, it was literally just that because it was simply a 2-faction RTS game where the plot was created to provide a reason for the fight between the two factions.
However, starting from Warcraft III, I believe that the ideals of World of Warcraft were more about adventure, exploration, and the fact that we basically have more in common than what separates us. That both Horde and Alliance want to defend their homeland, find a home, and fight for family, honor, and justice.
More current news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
Without war, a core pillar of WoW is missing – or?
From the Game Director’s statements, the question inevitably arises whether World of Warcraft is thus giving up one of its brand cores. After all, the conflict between Horde and Alliance has been one of the central themes of the game for many players. Many forums mock the change and refer to the MMORPG as “World of Peacecraft” if Alliance and Horde can play together.
And indeed, Hazzikostas explains that there would only be “one way” with these changes. The freedoms that players of both factions will be granted will only increase.
This is a process that only goes in one direction. We will not loosen the rules and allow social groups to develop only to later say: “Forget it, that was a mistake.”
It has also been confirmed that the faction war will likely no longer play a major role in the future. The basic “Horde against Alliance” will probably no longer be a focus of the story. Nevertheless, there will still be tensions; however, these will be told through characters and groups, not by the factions as a whole.
Hazzikostas explains that they will focus on multiple perspectives in the future, such as those of the survivors of the Burning of Teldrassil, of Genn Greymane, or members of the Forsaken. Players will be able to decide for themselves where they stand regarding these events.
World of Warcraft is adjusting its fundamental principles, albeit slowly. But this could be exactly the change that the once greatest MMORPG needs.
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How big are the “screens”, “boxes” or generally televisions that you have at home? You responded to us in large numbers.
Here’s what it was about: Televisions have been an essential part of our lives for many decades. Whether for movies and series, news, documentaries, or gaming, almost all of us have a television in our homes.
Over the years, technology has continued to evolve, and the boxes have become less and less “box-shaped” and increasingly slimmer and wider. By now, there is a large variety of resolutions available for interested buyers. Therefore, we wanted to know in a survey: What resolution does your television actually have?
This is how you voted: A total of 6,709 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey. Each of you could cast exactly one vote, and the vote could not be undone.
The voting distribution is as follows:
65 inches: 27.88 % (1,871 votes)
55 inches: 27.56 % (1,849 votes)
75 inches or more: 16.92 % (1,135 votes)
50 inches: 8.66 % (581 votes)
43 inches: 7.61 % (511 votes)
40 inches or less: 4.59 % (308 votes)
58 inches: 1.88 % (126 votes)
70 inches: 1.85 / (124 votes)
I don’t own a television: 1.63 % (110 votes)
60 inches: 1.4 % (94 votes)
More on the topic of televisions on MeinMMO can be found here:
These were your comments: In a close race between two sizes, the televisions with 65 inches emerged as the winner with only a 22-vote lead. Overall, the sizes 55 and 65 inches are by far the most common among MeinMMO readers. More than every second participant has one of the two resolutions at home.
In the comments, quite a few owners of these resolutions reported and told us that they are satisfied with their choice. They offer good value for money and are affordable for many people.
However, price is not the only factor, as the distance to the television should also be considered. With a television that is too large in a small room, one will not be able to perceive the entire screen.
While not as relevant with the latest technology, a certain distance depending on size is still necessary. Otherwise, even with the very latest high-end TV, it just won’t work. […]
According to the current survey results, most people here should do well with 55″. About 2 meters distance should be manageable for everyone, but don’t forget, with 4k. With HD signal, it’s already 3.5 meters, and a larger TV makes very little sense for that.
MeinMMO reader BavEagle
I have the LG G1 Evo 65”. I think 65” is a great compromise between size and picture quality (considering input quality). This is my first OLED, and it is extremely good! […]
Unfortunately, I sit about 3.5 m a bit too far away; however, the resolution is better. Especially when gaming, I sit too far […]. Ideal for movies, just not so much for gaming.
MeinMMO reader Todesklinge
According to your comments, televisions are mainly used for gaming on consoles or watching movies and series. While some of you also like to use projectors and screens for home cinema. Sometimes, televisions are also used as screens for your PCs.
However, only a few of you completely forego televisions, as can be inferred from the 1.63% of the votes. For example, MeinMMO reader NewClearPower writes:
I have neither television nor console; I find traditional television horrendous nowadays […]. If I want to casually watch a movie or have a football match with friends, the 120″ screen comes down, and the image comes from the PC to the projector.
[…] Yes, price-wise a TV is cheaper, but it is also smaller. When I want to watch a good movie, I prefer to have the cinema feeling with it.
Others, however, mentioned in the comments that they have several TVs that they keep in the living room and bedroom. The “bedroom televisions” are usually smaller.
Did you expect the results, or was there a certain part of it that surprised you? If you could choose a desired resolution, what would it be? Let us know in the comments.
Lost Ark is known for its massive monster waves, challenging raids, and outstanding dungeons. However, one particular feature makes the MMORPG really good as well, and many do not even have it on their radar: the PvP.
Lost Ark shines in many areas. Whether you want to decorate an entire island in housing or prefer to fight gigantic, complex bosses with three friends, the MMORPG has that for you. You can even flirt in the game and make countless NPCs fall in love with you.
But one feature of Lost Ark is amazing, even though many only see it as an appendage. It is the PvP of the new MMORPG, which makes the hype rise even higher in me. But it seems I’m the only one who thinks this.And that, even though I usually don’t like PvP in MMORPGs.
Who is writing here? Mark Sellner is an MMORPG author at MeinMMO and so deeply engrossed in Lost Ark that he has already earned the nickname Lost Mark in the editorial team. He has been looking forward to the game for 7 years and absorbs every piece of information about it like an MMORPG sponge.
Let’s start from the very beginning – What can the PvP of Lost Ark actually do? Because as a major selling point, the mode is currently not used. Much more, numerous PvE contents are at the center of the campaigns surrounding Lost Ark. Even in my guild and among my friends, most want to focus on PvE.
I would like to focus solely on the arena PvP and its three modes and therefore intentionally leave out duels, GvG, and Rowen. Because of all people, it’s the rated arena matches of Lost Ark that totally captivate me, the PvP grump.
Because I feel for the first time that the PvP in an MMORPG truly values my time. There are various reasons for this, but I want to start with the first – the extremely easy entry.
The rated PvP in Lost Ark is basically available to me immediately. I need to create a character, bring him to level 26 and thereby to the first bigger city, and I can jump straight into the arena PvP matches.
In Lost Ark, I do not have a single disadvantage compared to someone who has already invested hundreds or thousands of hours into their character, as the arena is completely normalized.
All players have the same gear score, everyone has exactly the same number of skill points to spend. All that matters here are the individual skills of the respective player.
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Of course, someone who has already been at it for thousands of hours and gained experience will still beat me effortlessly – but at least not because he simply had better equipment.
That feels, as silly as it may sound, more satisfying. I know then that it was my fault if I died and that the opponent simply played better. It is more understandable and helps me improve myself.
Especially in the Team Elimination mode, where you compete in 1v1 matches consecutively, this mechanic comes into play for me the most. There you don’t even have the excuse that the enemy was in the majority, as is the case in Team Deathmatch.
Lost Ark values my time as a player
Additionally, the extremely short match times make the PvP in Lost Ark perfect for quick sessions. Because a round of PvP lasts only, depending on the mode, between 5 and 7 minutes. That is a perfect duration, as the battles always remain exciting, but never exceed my concentration ability.
In other PvP games I play, such as Hunt: Showdown, League of Legends, or the WvW matches in Guild Wars 2, a single session takes at least double but more likely three or four times as long.
And I can clearly notice how I begin to make stupid mistakes in a LoL round after 30 minutes, which I wouldn’t have made in the 7th minute. Or how I get restless in Hunt: Showdown after 20 minutes and can’t hit enemies as well as at the start of a round.
Concentration is essential for PvP battles, where only the skills of the players matter, and it feels good that Lost Ark has understood this. Players don’t feel overly challenged, even though the fights take place at a high level.
This makes it easier for me to play well over an extended period and take breaks exactly when I need them.
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And I can come up with another huge argument for the PvP in Lost Ark, it even helps you in PvE and in the normal game.
Of course, you can also simply not leave the PvP and fight for one of the coveted spots on the leaderboard, but if you are like me and want to experience PvE as well, the arenas are doubly interesting for you.
In PvP in Lost Ark, you can win quite a bit of loot. This includes mounts, titles, and other cosmetic items, as well as silver, gold, and even the real money currency crystals.
Additionally, you receive materials from the fights with which you can upgrade your equipment. Thus, the PvP is another way to improve your gear score, even if it doesn’t play a role in the arena itself.
What do you think of the PvP in Lost Ark? Will you give it a chance or are you only focused on the PvE in the game? Do you think that good PvP belongs in a modern MMORPG or do you believe that Lost Ark would have done just fine without it? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
In Pokémon GO the Lunar New Year event started on February 1, 2022, where you can encounter new quests and time-limited research. We at MeinMMO have looked at the tasks and show you which rewards you can look forward to.
What tasks are involved? As you are used to from past events, there will also be 7 special field research tasks for the Lunar New Year event. You can spin them at PokéStops. In addition, you can expect two time-limited research tasks around the event.
We have summarized for you below which tasks you need to complete, what rewards there will be, and whether they are worth it.
When does the Lunar New Year event take place? The Lunar New Year event starts on February 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until February 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.
We updated this article on February 2, 2022, and added the missing rewards for the “Friendship Challenge”.
2 time-limited research tasks for the Lunar New Year event
During the Lunar New Year event, there are two time-limited research tasks, along with 7 new event field research tasks, that you can complete. These are available to every player and can be found in the “Today” view. The two tasks are divided into “Lunar New Year: Catch Challenge” and “Lunar New Year: Friendship Challenge”.
In contrast to field research tasks, these quests are time-limited. This means that you must complete and redeem them by the end of the event to secure the corresponding rewards. If you miss this, you will lose them.
With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized the tasks of the two time-limited research tasks below (via leekduck.com). All Pokémon that you can also catch as shiny are marked with a (*).
Lunar New Year: Catch Challenge
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Catch 25 Pokémon
15 Great Balls
Catch 25 Pokémon of Fire type
20 Ultra Balls
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Leufeo*
Stage reward: If you have completed all 4 tasks, you will also receive 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and an encounter with Psiau*.
Lunar New Year: Friendship Challenge
Task
Reward
Send 5 Gifts and use a Sticker
Encounter with Flemmli*
Trade 3 Pokémon with a friend
Encounter with Krebscorps*
Send 15 Gifts to friends
Encounter with Flampion*
Send Gifts for 3 days in a row
Encounter with Leufeo*
Stage reward: If you have completed all 4 tasks, you will also receive 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and an encounter with Psiau*.
7 new field research tasks for the Lunar New Year event
Throughout the entire event around the Lunar New Year, you can collect special event tasks at PokéStops. As you know from the regular field research tasks, you just need to spin the photo disk at the PokéStop. The task will then be displayed in your “Field” view, which you access by clicking on the binoculars. You have unlimited time to complete these tasks.
With the help of the overview from Legends Lima, we have summarized all tasks and their rewards for you below (via reddit.com). All monsters that you can also encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*).
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
25 Mega Energy for Mega Gyarados
Catch 12 Pokémon
Encounter with Flampion*
Send a Pokémon
Encounter with Leufeo*
Win a raid
Encounter with Psiau*
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Alola Meowth* or Galar Meowth*
Send 3 Gifts
Encounter with Magikarp*
Send 3 Gifts and a Sticker
Encounter with Leufeo*
Which tasks are particularly worth it?
In the (field) research, two encounters are particularly worthwhile: Psiau and Meowth. We explain why.
Psiau
The Psychic Pokémon Psiau can be found for the first time in its shiny form in the game from February 1, 2022. Normally, this monster is rather rare, and you mainly get it from eggs. At the moment, it is also in the field research breakthrough for February and can be found in level 1 raids during the Lunar New Year event.
So, if you want to secure a shiny specimen, the event quest “Win a raid” now offers further opportunities to encounter a shiny Psiau. This task will particularly please shiny hunters.
Alola and Galar Meowth
Another interesting task is the one with Alola and Galar Meowth. However, the focus is primarily on the Galar version. This is quite similar to Psiau, the main way to get it in the game is through hatching eggs. Occasionally, like during the Lunar New Year event, it can also be found in level 1 raids.
Since the Steel-type Pokémon can also be caught in its shiny variant in the game, shiny hunters will also be pleased about this. Also, note that Galar Meowth evolves into Mauzinger, not Snobillikat. For all those who still need this Pokédex entry, it’s a perfect chance to catch up.
Alola Meowth, on the other hand, has been somewhat more common in the game and occasionally spawns in the wild. You can also hope for a shiny version with this monster. Additionally, Alola Meowth is one of the 22 monsters that give you a Stardust bonus.
Other interesting rewards
As the event is themed around Leufeo, which can also be found in its shiny form in the game for the first time, the corresponding tasks also offer further chances to obtain one. Leufeo also spawns in the wild throughout the event, so you will have good opportunities to encounter a shiny there as well.
If you regularly rely on Mega Evolutions, you should also not miss out on the Mega Energy for Gyarados.
How do you like the new field research tasks and time-limited researches for the Lunar New Year event? Which reward do you definitely want to secure? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
With Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, a new fantasy spin-off of the Borderlands series is approaching. A new video gives us a glimpse of the gameplay we can expect.
What kind of game is this? “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands” throws you right into a real tabletop RPG in video game form, led by the titular Tina.
Wonderlands will be released on March 25, 2022, and more and more information about the game is becoming known.
After we have already gotten to know some classes, a first glimpse into the gameplay has now been released by the gaming portal “IGN”. There, Seth Macy reports his first impressions from a test version of the game – showing what players can expect from the Wonderlands.
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Wonderlands mixes melee combat, heavy guns, and fantasy in the same pot
What is there to see? Unmistakably in the video is the fantasy vibe that the game has compared to Borderlands. Instead of barren desert planets or crazy space cities, we see an idyllic castle that is soon overrun by a skeleton army, or a lagoon full of pirate ships.
The well-known, somewhat crazy Borderlands humor is also included. For example, the player encounters a drawbridge that somehow needs to be lowered. Instead of relying on climbing maneuvers or attacks, the player attempts to convince the door to open with sweet coaxing – successfully.
Villages and crooked towers are part of the world view, just like catapults or nasty monsters that dash across the screen instead of the usual psychos, waiting to be dealt with.
To do this, players can use various attack types. The main tool of destruction remains the crazy weapons we also know from Borderlands, just with a fantasy twist.
Tina guides you through the Wonderlands
However, melee maneuvers and weapons also come into play, which can provide significant bonuses for your builds, as well as real magic.
The latter largely replaces the grenades from the games and comes in all sorts of shapes and colors. In the video, for example, a magical raven, a crashing lightning bolt, and comets descending from portals can be seen. Even while the spells seek their targets, you can continue attacking with melee and shooting weapons. Chaotic, but apparently also very varied.
What is missing in the video? What did not play a role in the gameplay video is the unusual open world of the game. The “Overworld” is designed as a tabletop RPG and shows your characters as small game figurines. This world has its own challenges and features. We will introduce the Overworld separately here.
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The legendary role-playing game Gothic is now a real MMO – just not officially. Fans have expanded the world and the game with a multiplayer mode. And MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus now fears for his free time because of this.
If you don’t know Gothic: the game from the German studio Piranha Bytes is considered one of the most popular role-playing games, at least in Germany. As the nameless hero, you complete quests, fight against gods and dragons. Summarizing the entire story would exceed the scope here.
The game became popular mainly for its simple yet exciting combat system, the many possibilities and storylines, as well as the role-playing aspect. You can fully immerse yourself in the role of the hero – or simply blow away anyone who annoys you.
For me, Gothic is a piece of childhood and youth. The first part was released in 2001, and the second already in 2002. I was already a nerd back then and fully immersed myself in the games – and for the first time, I could even talk about the hobby with friends. We all spent dozens of hours in the games.
Together with Ragnarok Online and shortly after that World of Warcraft starting in 2004, Gothic shaped a good part of my early gaming time. The appearance of the medieval band In Extremo in the first part even significantly contributed to my current taste in music. Gothic is one of the few games I have played through multiple times, just to see all the possible decisions.
Now a group of fans has started a project to turn Gothic into an MMO. Gothic Online: Untold Chapters is the implementation and even has its own website. In a new trailer, the team shows what the project is all about:
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Gothic as an MMO – And I will have no life anymore
Untold Chapters is based on the expansion of Gothic 2: The Night of the Raven from 2003 but includes content from both Gothic 1 and part 2. The magical barrier is still there, and the prisoners there are still mining for ore.
The fans’ MMO implementation focuses more on role-playing than on looting and leveling. Similar to the RP servers of GTA V Online, you play a role and interact with other players. Everyone has their own personality and fulfills their role in the world.
However, if someone wants to become “more important,” for example, to ascend to a mage or paladin, they are said to need to invest several months into the game and earn everything. All of this is already playable, and there is a guide for installation available on the official website.
I personally am still not quite ready for the project. Less because it doesn’t sound like the original Gothic but more because I would probably spend too much time there. I love Gothic and this MMO idea sounds excellent.
In other RP projects, I have worked on my role for years. But whether I can manage that again – no idea. Especially since 2022 is otherwise not lacking in good games. Let’s see if Untold Chapters can captivate me – or if all the new releases like Nightingale will draw me in too much:
Getting a RTX-3080 graphics card is still incredibly difficult. Tinkerer Mark Celica from “Mark’s Fabrication” has now gotten one – and used it in a PC that is quite unique.
Who is tinkering? A video has been published on NVIDIA GeForce’s YouTube channel, showcasing a very special PC constructed in Doom design. The design is the work of Mark Celica from “Mark’s Fabrication”.
Celica has built crazy custom PCs in the past and even secured second place in the “Cooler Master Case Mod World Series” in 2018, a kind of world championship for wild, DIY PCs.
Since then, he says, he has increasingly focused on handcrafted PCs – and has been inspired by various aspects of the Doom series. In particular, he is fascinated by the armor and the weapons.
It is fitting that his latest design also seems to have sprung directly from the game. Celica has built a PC that looks strikingly similar to the enormous cannon “BFG 10,000” from Doom Eternal.
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What’s in the cannon: Cecila explains that his PC is quite special. For one, the cannon has a laser effect that is meant to replicate the firing of the cannon. Additionally, the case is capable of tilting the cannon up and down. While this doesn’t enhance gaming, it looks cool.
However, the cannon also boasts substantial performance: it is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, which is still hard to come by today. Currently, you would have to shell out around 1,400 Euros at a minimum to secure the coveted graphics card (via Geizhals.de). Moreover, there are even more expensive models.
Alongside that, Cecila installed components such as:
An Intel i7 10700K CPU
An ASRock Z490 motherboard
16GB Zadak memory
Cooler Master for power supply and water cooling
What kind of cannon is this? The BFG-10000 is a monstrously huge cannon from Doom Eternal, intended for planetary defense. In Eternal, the Doom Slayer uses it to shoot a hole in Mars – even though the character Samuel Hayder expressed concerns beforehand that one shouldn’t just shoot a hole in Mars!
This moment has become somewhat of a meme among Doom fans and has been parodied in various videos. For example, here:
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It turns out: shooting a hole in Mars is no problem for the Doom Slayer. The BFG-10000-RTX-3080-PC has surely reminded some players of the Mars attack.
For playing Doom, the PC is definitely suitable. Only planetary damage is something this thing likely won’t be able to cause. Hopefully.
Shortly after the largest gaming deal in history, Sony suddenly counters and acquires Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2. This is not just about the studio, but also the expertise behind it. We talk in the MeinMMO podcast about what this deal means.
This is the topic: On January 31, Sony announced that it would acquire the developer studio Bungie – for an impressive 3.2 billion euros. Bungie is mainly known for their work on Destiny 2.
Interestingly, Bungie had previously worked as a studio for Activision Blizzard – and before that, directly for Microsoft. There is a certain irony in the whole story.
In the current episode, Schuhmann, Alex, and guest Benedict Grothaus, our survival expert at MeinMMO, will break down the deal for you. In the podcast, we will address some open questions about the topic, such as:
What exactly is behind the purchase?
What plans does Sony have?
Does Sony want to rebuild its leadership over Microsoft, or are there other goals?
What does the purchase mean for gaming and gamers?
Even though there is some mockery about the purchase from certain corners of the internet, Destiny fans are especially pleased. For them, the acquisition means that their favorite game will soon finally receive better support and more content after a long dry spell.
This is how you can get involved: You can actively participate in improving the podcast. If you have feedback such as suggestions or criticism, or just want to submit a cool topic proposal that should definitely be discussed, check out our Discord server.
Alternatively, you can also directly email [email protected] and share your thoughts with us. Write your opinion in the comments.
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InDestiny 2 is currently turbulent. Just before the new expansion, Sony announces it’s acquiring Bungie. Then it becomes known that “The Witch Queen” is well on its way to becoming the most pre-ordered expansion in Destiny 2 history. Whether it will be equally exciting in the game after the Weekly Reset, we will reveal to you now.
This week: The Witch Queen remains, along with the Worm, in her crystal prison, and Mara Sov continues to do nothing to free her or to start the Worm Exorcism by the Intrigued Lady. Perhaps today is finally the day, as the new lunar year, which has cosmic significance, begins, and it feels like the perfect day for a Worm Exorcism. Moreover, there are only three weeks left until the launch of Witch Queen on February 22. But somehow the seasonal quest does indeed have the worm in it.
Additionally, Guardians will be put to the test again this week. The Trials Lab returns and comes with a reputation rank boost, allowing you to level up faster. In the Crucible, you can also let loose in the Showdown mode.
Many players have used the long season to finish unfinished triumphs and catalysts. Now, the focus is actually only on proper preparation for Witch Queen. To see if you are ready, you can easily check this website.
The latest trailer certainly makes you excited for the new content:
Caitl’s Champion is still not bored and challenges you again in the great tank on Nessus. Defeat him and prove that you deserve the title “Champion of Humanity” by facing him on the highest difficulty “Top-Notch”.
These Nightfall weapons are currently available:
The Swarm, Arc Machine Gun (Master)
The Palindrome, Void Hand Cannon (Master)
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Solar
Stasis-Temporal Exchange
Blackout
The incineration modifier will accompany you all week; the others change daily.
This week’s bonus:
Bonus Rank points are available this time in the Trials of Osiris labs.
In the Vault of Glass, you will encounter the Gatekeeper Challenge “Strangers in Time”. To succeed, you must defeat the Minotaurs in the various timelines simultaneously with the Wyverns. With a bit of coordination, it’s a solvable challenge.
As a reward, the Challenge Mode offers the time-lost weapon “Vex Mythoclast”. The weapon will come with 2 perks per slot guaranteed.
The armor focusing in the raid this week is: Recovery
Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory – Survivals
Glory – Freelance Survivals
Showdown
Labs: Trials of Osiris
Ascendant Challenge:
Petra Venjhas a super 5th Ascendant Challenge for all Jump Masters: the “Judgment Abyss”. You can find Petra and her quest offer on the shore in the Dreaming City. At least the curse is on cooldown this time. We are in the 1st curse week.
Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new Max Level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear stands at 1,330. This means the power level has only risen by +10 compared to the previous Season 14.
You are not occupied with annoying levels anymore; instead, you can dive straight into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) will bring you over 1,320:
Reach at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: The Hollowed Subterranean (+2)
Don’t forget: Remember to collect your Glitter Dust gift in the Eververse this week. Otherwise, of course, there is also a new offer from Tess this week.
The ornament “Illuminated Steps” for the Exotic “Path of Burning Steps”
This week you can also get for Glitter Dustat Tess:
A weapon ornament for the bow “Trinity Ghoul” named “Bone Spark”
Exotic Sparrow “Taurus Firecracker”
The exotic ship “Taurus Rocket”
The shader
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Shortly before the weekly reset, Destiny 2 presents a new trailer for Witch Queen, showcasing the new weapon crafting and introducing you to “The Relic” as well as new exotics, including a truly wormy grenade launcher.
What was shown new? Destiny 2 takes you into the heart of Savathun’s Throne World in the latest trailer for Witch Queen. The video reveals details about the new, futuristic weapon crafting and also showcases the exotics of the new expansion. Guardians will soon forge their new arsenal on the altered Mars.
The weapons in the trailer had already leaked over a very short promotional trailer over the weekend. Thus, it was already expected that Bungie would soon present more details in an official trailer.
These new weapons await you in Season 16:
“Great Overture” – A grenade launcher that automatically reloads projectiles
“Parasite” – A “worm launcher” that can continuously increase its damage
“Osteo Striga” – The submachine gun features swarming projectiles that trigger a toxic salvo
Moreover, there will indeed be class-specific glaives with different properties/elements, as some Guardians have cleverly suspected.
Titan Glaive: “Blade of Action” – places a shield
Warlock Glaive: “Blade of Intention” – deploys a healing turret
Hunter Glaive: “Blade of Accord” – with a tracking chain lightning
What’s particularly interesting in the trailer: A close-up shows a weapon that seems to have a futuristic perk system, allowing players to change the characteristics of their weapon through switchable slots. This could possibly be a selection menu in the new weapon crafting where players determine which perks their weapons should ultimately have.
Futuristic, switchable weapon properties
This is what the finished assembled weapon looks like
In the trailer, Bungie also presents the first new armor exotics for all three classes.
These new exotic armors await you in Season 16:
Titan Chest: “Raufeif-Z” – a stasis wall replaces the normal barricade
Warlock Arm: “Osmiomancy” – an additional cold boost with improved targeting
What does the community say? The trailer definitely piques the Guardians’ curiosity. Especially since names and special properties of the new exotic weapons and armors are now known. The Witch Queen can probably expect a striking reunion with the Guardians when she first receives them on Mars in Season 16.
What do you think of the new Witch Queen trailer? Any ideas yet? Do the new weapons meet your expectations so far? Or are you not impressed at all? Let us know in the comments what you liked best and what you are most looking forward to.
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The Twitch streamer Asmongold explains why the decision of World of Warcraft to allow the Alliance and Horde to play together is so important. It’s a huge step, he says.
Who is this? Most WoW players are likely familiar with Asmongold by now. He is considered the largest streamer on Twitch in the World of Warcraft category, although his streams are often viewed controversially. From time to time, he shares his opinions on games like WoW, as well as Final Fantasy and other MMORPGs.
What is it about? In one of his latest videos, Asmongold talks about the biggest change looming in Azeroth: With Patch 9.2.5, players from the Alliance and Horde will be able to join forces to embark on adventures together. They will then be able to visit dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds together. The feature is optional and is primarily intended to create more opportunities. We have explained all the details to you here.
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What did Asmongold say? Asmongold is extremely positive about this announcement, even though he believes it should have happened years ago.
This is a damn big deal. I’m really excited about it. I’m very happy. […] I think this is the best thing Blizzard could have done for the Alliance.
The reason for this is that the Alliance is the noticeably more inactive faction with fewer players in the endgame area on most realm pools. This problem has been evident for years, as more and more players switched to the Horde due to the stronger racial abilities at the time. This triggered a vicious cycle.
Fewer players from the Alliance found groups, which led them to switch to the Horde to find a group again.
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There are many people out there who play Horde because it’s just more convenient. […] If the choice of faction no longer affects gameplay options and no longer restricts who you can play with, then that’s just a big deal. […] It’s the players who have already abolished factions. And the players decided that by simply playing on the same side.
The change will ensure that every player can choose the character and faction that they visually prefer and with which they feel the most identity. Barriers between friends who might be on different sides will also be almost completely removed. Ultimately, it could even help to rebalance the factions – because one can simply play what one wants, without being excluded from the endgame later.
Do you agree with Asmongold? Or do you have a completely different opinion on this?
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The best counters against Pottrott in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way, you can defeat Pottrott in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Pottrott? Pottrott comes from the second generation of Pokémon and is of the Bug and Rock types. It is considered an unusual Pokémon, as it does not seem particularly strong at first glance. However, fans love it mainly for its appearance. It has good defensive stats in its shell. You encounter it in level 3 raids.
We will show you the best counters against Pottrott and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeat Pottrott in raids with these counters
Crypto Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Pump
Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Crypto Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Pump
Crypto Feraligatr with Water Gun and Hydro Pump
Crypto Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Crypto Sharpedo with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Crypto Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Crypto Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Kyogre with Waterfall and Surf
Crypto Roserade with Rock Throw and Hydro Pump
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Empoleon with Metal Claw and Hydro Pump
Crypto Ho-Oh with Steel Wing and Brave Bird
Crypto Scizor with Bullet Punch and Iron Head
Weaknesses of Pottrott: The Pokémon is of the Bug and Rock types and has weaknesses against Rock, Steel, and Water. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Pottrott.
Is there a Shiny Pottrott? You can find and catch Shiny Pottrott in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid.
Pottrott in its normal form (left) and as Shiny (right)
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Pottrott alone or with one other person. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
In an announcement, DICE confirmed that Season 1 of Battlefield 2042 has been delayed until summer. Additionally, there were first details about the update that is set to arrive in March. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.
This is the situation in Battlefield 2042: Since the release of Battlefield 2042, the game has had disastrous first months.
There are numerous bugs and other technical issues.
A lot of features from previous Battlefield games were missing.
New features and design decisions were not well received by the community.
This has led to player numbers plummeting recently, and particularly in the Hazard Zone mode, very few players can be found cross-platform.
EA eventually announced some new updates aimed at addressing these issues. However, Battlefield 2042 was supposed to keep players engaged with seasons, battle passes, and events. But there has been virtually no news about this in recent weeks.
There were already speculations that Season 1 and the Battle Pass could be delayed. DICE has now confirmed this. Furthermore, the developers reveal what players can expect in the March update.
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Season 1 of Battlefield 2042 Delayed – Reason is the State of the Game
Why was the season delayed? Essentially, it’s obvious, but the developers have now openly confirmed it: According to DICE, they prefer to focus on optimizing the core elements of the game and fixing it.
They emphasize that they want to save the game:
This gives us time to improve the player experience of Battlefield 2042 while also finalizing the development of our season content to ensure everything meets our quality standards.
What will the season bring then? There are no exact details on this, but DICE provides insight into the general contents of the seasons. A total of four seasons are supposed to be released within a year. These will include:
One new specialist each, totaling four new specialists
New locations
More new content
What about buyers of the Gold and Ultimate Editions? Anyone who purchased the Year 1 Pass with either of the two editions will receive a special package with various skins and a player card as a consolation for the extra wait.
Here you see the “consolation bundle” and its contents. (via ea.com)
The package is expected to arrive with the next update, which is likely to be released in March. DICE has also provided new information here.
Battlefield 2042: March Update Fixes Annoying Issues and Brings Voice Chat
This is what we know about the March update: In the announcement, DICE outlined some of the features and fixes from the upcoming update.
Improvements to the scoreboard
Voice chat and player profiles
Improved gunplay based on player feedback
Expanded tools, modes, and changes for Battlefield Portal
When is the update scheduled to come? So far, it has been stated officially that the patch is expected to arrive in early March.
What comes next? In the announcement, the developers emphasize that they take the criticism and feedback from the community very seriously and focus on improving the most important aspects of the game and addressing the numerous technical shortcomings.
Moreover, DICE has introduced a sort of action plan:
1. We will present specific, larger focuses including our considerations about them and clearly outline where we want to make changes.
2. Next, we will take time and follow your discussions on the topic to ensure that your concerns and suggestions can truly be taken into account.
3. Later, we will inform you again about the topic, this time however with included feedback and our decisions for improvements.
Reactions Show: Numerous Players No Longer Believe in a Rescue
This is how players react to the announcements: Under the post of the official Twitter account, numerous reactions can already be read. These are not particularly positive or optimistic, as expected.
For some, the game is now “officially dead” (via Twitter), while many simply vent their disappointment. Still, there are some voices that defend the game and still hope that DICE could save the shooter.
However, looking at the majority of the comments, the mood is clearly against Battlefield 2042.
But what do you think? Do you believe that Battlefield 2042 can still be saved? Or would you consider the rescue attempt to be rather failed?
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Mason Greenwood is considered one of the greatest English talents in FIFA 22, but also in real life. On Sunday, the Englishman’s girlfriend released a video in which she accused him of physical abuse. Now, Greenwood has been removed from almost all content in FIFA 22.
What is Greenwood accused of? In a video on Instagram, Mason Greenwood’s girlfriend appeared on Sunday with a bleeding wound and several bruises on her face. She wrote in the post: ‘For everyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood is currently doing to me.’
The video has since been deleted. Greenwood is said to have been arrested by the police on the same day on suspicion of bodily injury and rape, as Der Spiegel reports. He has been suspended from his club Manchester United until further notice. The sponsor Nike has also temporarily ended the collaboration.
How is EA responding to the allegations? EA has also reacted to the allegations concerning FIFA 22. After an initial step, Greenwood is no longer playable in offline modes. He has also been removed from packs and drafts in Ultimate Team.
However, players who own Greenwood can still trade with him.
Mason Greenwood is a strong talent in FIFA, could become expensive in FUT
The removal of Greenwood from offline mode could have a similar effect as the removal of Benjamin Mendy in September 2021. He had been accused of four cases of rape, which led EA to deactivate this player as well.
However, in Ultimate Team, he could still be traded and his price increased because he could not be drawn from new packs.
There were also earlier examples where players were removed from FIFA due to real-life incidents:
For instance, Marco van Basten was removed from the game after a scandal in FIFA 20, which caused his price to rise.
In Destiny 2, after the introduction of Stasis aspects and fragments, the first Light subclass is also being revamped in the new expansion Witch Queen. YouTuber Ehroar has already presented his top 5 Exotics for Void 3.0, which Void Warlocks should definitely secure.
When Witch Queen launches on February 22, 2022, Void 3.0 will also introduce the first revamped Light subclass, which comes with some really exciting ability updates.
These Void 3.0 aspects will soon be utilized by Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks in Witch Queen:
Void Hunters will devilishly disappear into the Void, and the aspect “Stylish Execution” doubles the options of “Silent Assassin”.
Sentinel Titans will remain the front line protectors and keep their team safe. Their empowered barricade with the aspect “Overview” will slowly generate a Void overshield that also protects nearby allies.
Void Warlocks will become more threatening through the aspects, becoming Void 3.0 vampires that “drain” energy from their opponents in a vampiric manner, weakening them.
Void will soon be a powerful element: With Void 3.0, Warlocks will receive an aspect for their new Void ability that grants them the melee “Pocket Singularity”.
A seeking, unstable Void energy ball that explodes when near an enemy. Perfect for long-range combat. Properly placed, you can use it to launch enemies into the air and exploit their instability to take them out with a well-placed headshot before they land.
Equally exciting is that Warlocks can soon create a Black Hole from the Void with the aspect “Child of the Old Gods”.
With this ability, the Warlock gets a powerful debuff tool, allowing Voidwalkers to control an area and empower themselves. Use your Rift to summon a black hole that hovers next to you and waits for a target.
It attacks enemies on its own, draining their energy and weakening them. The energy you get back comes in the form of grenade or melee energy (if you use a Healing Rift) or health (if you use a Empowering Rift). When you defeat enemies from whom the aspect drains energy, you get Rift energy back.
Here you can learn more about the new “Void 3.0” abilities:
Melee Exotics might get really strong: Although nothing can be said about the gameplay yet, it seems that especially the two aspects for the melee and grenade ability of Warlocks have the potential to become really strong in Season 16.
For this reason, YouTuber and content creator Ehroar presents his best Exotics in the latest video, which could be particularly interesting for Void Warlocks in Witch Queen. Here is his ranking.
Who is Ehroar? The Destiny 2 PvE pro and expert Ehroar is a member of the well-known Redeem Clan, which has already won several World’s First raids in Destiny 2. His passion is completing PvE challenges and speedruns with strong and sometimes really crazy builds. He has been sharing these with the Destiny 2 community for years. His builds regularly inspire players to try out other combos and help them understand the game mechanics better.
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Ehroar shows you which Exotics could soon make Void Warlocks even stronger.
Rank 5: Eye of Another World – Headgear
The Exotic marks priority targets for you, making them easier to identify. Above all, it improves the regeneration rate of grenade, melee, and Rift abilities. It has already been a popular choice for Warlocks in Stasis as it is not bound to any kind of Supers (Solar, Arc, or Void).
The benefit for Void 3.0: As the new aspects are heavily geared towards melee and Rift, it could indeed be useful for Void 3.0. It’s also practical that its abilities are purely passive. You equip it and basically don’t have to pay attention to anything else to make full use of the exotic benefit.
Eye of Another World.
Rank 4: Controversial Hold – Arm Protection
The exotic Warlock arm protection grants the wearer resistance to incoming damage while charging their Void grenade with “Chaos Accelerant”, “Feeding the Void”, or “Hand Supernova”. Upon hitting, charged Void grenades also grant grenade energy back. This exotic is indispensable for many Warlocks as a solid Grenade Void build.
The benefit for Void 3.0: The ability of this exotic is also strongly passive and requires no triggers. It’s enough to deal damage with your grenade. So if Void 3.0 can be used for any of the three grenades, you can also look forward to regular grenade ability pushes.
Controversial Hold.
Rank 3: Cloak of Combat Harmony – Chest Protection
With “Cloak of Combat Harmony”, you load your most powerful ability, the Super, significantly faster. Every kill you get with a weapon matching your elemental focus gives you some Super energy automatically.
The benefit for Void 3.0: For the exotic to boost your better “Void 3.0” abilities, you need a Void weapon and the elemental mod “Source of Power”. Together with the new aspects and fragments, this could create strong synergies that grant you plenty of Super energy.
Cloak of Combat Harmony
Rank 2: Skull of Dire Ahamkara – Headgear
The exotic offers additional damage resistance during the Super, and Nova Bomb kills additionally grant extra Super energy. The Void exotic has long been the best thing you could equip as a Warlock in Destiny 2. Thanks to it, you could almost get your Super back to 100%.
After a nerf in Season 15, however, its glory days seemed to be over for now. Bungie changed the energy recovery cap to a maximum of 50%. Too little to continue to entice Warlocks.
The benefit for Void 3.0: However, with Void 3.0, this exotic could regain traction. Similar to what happened with Stasis, it could also become possible to build a fast Super build with the aspects and fragments for Void 3.0. You recover 50% of your super ability from the exotic helm, and the rest could be pushed further through the aspects and fragments.
Skull of Dire Ahamkara (with ornament).
Rank 1: Nezarec’s Sin – Headgear
This exotic is fully focused on Void. All Void damage kills increase the reload rate of ability energy.
The benefit for Void 3.0: Here, it wouldn’t really matter which aspects and fragments you opt for. This exotic would improve the energy recharge rate of all abilities, including the Super.
Nezarec’s Sin
What else to consider: For grenade abilities, there is also another exotic that could be helpful for Void 3.0 Warlocks: The “Brow of Truth”.
The exotic ensures that weapon kills with a damage type matching the equipped focus grant a damage bonus for grenades as well as grenade energy. Allies nearby also receive significantly increased grenade regeneration for a short time. Depending on what the new aspects and fragments bring, this is another good option for Warlocks.
Lost sectors are the best source for targeted farming: If you still don’t have one of these Exotics in good condition, then we recommend playing the daily rotating Lost Sectors.
The big advantage here is that you can farm for specific Exotics in a more targeted way. The sectors offer a daily rotation between arm, leg, chest, and head gear. You can see which sectors are active either on the overview map or through the bray.tech website.
Alternatively, you can rely on your luck and play a Nightfall on Grandmaster or Heroic. There, the reward is also an Exotic, only you have no control over what type it will be. However, the armor stats here are often better, even if the run costs you more time.
When can the new Void 3.0 aspects and fragments be obtained? With the release of “The Witch Queen”, on February 22, 2022, players will be able to earn the new aspects and fragments and utilize Void 3.0 in the fight against Savathun and her “Radiant Spawn”. Arc and Solar will then follow throughout the year 2022, over the individual seasons, and receive expansions.
Of course, it’s always a personal decision which Exotic players ultimately choose for their playstyle. However, the Void Exotics shown by Ehroar and the combination possibilities expected with Void 3.0 are truly diverse.
Are you excited for Void 3.0? Do you agree that Warlocks have a great chance to benefit significantly from the revamped Void element? Or do you think the other two classes have much more potential? Which Exotics do you think will soon become relevant again? Please share your opinion in the comments.
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The new MMORPG Lost Ark offers several ways to quickly level up your character. In one of them, you don’t even have to play yourself. We at MeinMMO summarize the bizarre mechanics.
How does automatic leveling work? Once you have a character above level 50, you unlock a quest on your island. You can pick up this task near your main house, and it will lead you back to your island through several detours.
In the end, you have a small robot on the beach of your tropical paradise, where you can commission the automatic leveling. This is available in 5 different options, each with different costs and requirements.
However, the first option of the booster is truly interesting. This takes a character, with no prerequisites, from level 10 to level 50 in just 8 hours.
What are the costs? The costs for the booster amount to 600 gold. This is an in-game currency that is initially quite difficult to farm, but later becomes much more common.
So it offers experienced players a way to level new characters faster – without investing real money. Another option to achieve the same results faster would be the Powerpass, which is purchasable with real money.
In addition to the gold, you also need to bring 8 hours of your time during which you can absurdly continue to play the character. After these 8 hours, you are then teleported to a city, receive gear by mail, and have completed the entire story up to that point.
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What are the other 4 options? After you have completed the first boost, you are level 50 and have a gear score of 302. However, to start the next boost, you need a GS of 460. You cannot simply skip everything.
The remaining boosters will skip the story of an entire continent. However, the requirements and costs steadily increase, while the 8 hours remain the same. For the final boost, the story of the continent Punika, you need a GS of 1,100 and a whopping 2,400 gold.
This video from streamer Saintone describes the mechanics in detail:
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Is the boost worth it? The first variant of the booster, which takes you from level 10 to 50, is definitely worth it. 600 gold can be collected relatively quickly in endgame, and you simply skip a lot of content.
Streamer and Lost Ark expert Saintone confirms in his video that this boost is extremely worthwhile. He says: “600 gold is way too little for this. This is just ridiculously efficient. Level 50 in 8 hours, that’s faster than I would play myself. Just incredibly efficient.”
However, the situation is different for the other variants. Especially with the last stage of the booster, which practically skips the Punika continent, Saintone considers the boost to be more than unnecessary.
He repeatedly emphasizes that it would only take about 2 hours to complete the skippable content if played manually. Waiting 8 hours for that and also paying 2,400 gold is, in his eyes, utterly unnecessary.
The streamer also considers the remaining three levels of the booster to be more or less useless or at least too expensive. In the comments of the video, a fan confirms: “It’s just not worth skipping the entire way to GS 1,302 unless you have the gold to spare and want to get rid of it. But skipping the main story up to level 50 is brilliant.”
Will this be available at launch for us? According to the community manager in the Lost Ark Discord, the boost will be available to us right at launch (via imgur.com). The system has also been officially confirmed in the patch notes for our release. So we can look forward to the feature that automatically levels our second characters.
What do you think of the booster without real money? Would you use it or are you against being able to simply buy a leveled-up character? Do you see skipping the entire story as good content? Or are you more bothered by the gear that the game gives you afterward? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
The only difference between the C-Day Classic and a normal Community Day was that the Classic event started at 2:00 PM and thus only lasted for 3 hours.
Which monster would you like for a next Community Day Classic? And what did you particularly like about the last C-Day Classic and what did you not like at all? Please share your opinion and experience here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In Pokémon GO recently the first Community Day Classic took place, featuring Bulbasaur. Now we at MeinMMO want to know from you how you found this event and how often the C-Day Classic should take place according to you.
What kind of event is it? Every month, a special event takes place in Pokémon GO for the trainers, focusing on a specific Pokémon: the Community Day. In January 2022, there was for the first time a second one of these events, the so-called Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur.
What did you think of the C-Day Classic and how often should it take place?
Now that the first “C-Day Classic” event is over, many trainers are wondering whether there will be more such events in Pokémon GO (via reddit.com). The reason for this is the hope for Pokémon from the first Community Days like Larvitar. Additionally, some trainers are pleased that a way has been found to prevent the C-Days from constantly repeating for longtime players.
Since there is still no concrete information from Niantic regarding whether there will be further Community Day Classics and if so, how often they will take place, we would like to know your opinion on this topic.
Feel free to write to us in the comments about how you found the first Community Day Classic. And be sure to participate in our following survey and let us know how often similar “C-Day Classic” events should take place in the future?
This was the first Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur
As Niantic stated in their event announcement, they want to reflect back on the roots of C-Days during the Community Day Classic. One of the first monsters in Community Days was Bulbasaur, which is why it is no surprise that the Community Day Classic highlighted it first. Thus, the first “C-Day Classic” event in Pokémon GO took place on January 22, 2022, featuring Bulbasaur.
As you are used to from the normal Community Days, you could find Bulbasaur at almost every corner during the event. Additionally, you could enjoy one or the other bonus.
So, the C-Day Classic gave you an XP bonus when catching, longer duration for incense and lures, as well as the event attack Flora Statue if you evolved Bulbasaur into Venasaur within 2 hours after the event. Of course, you could also purchase the usual ticket with a special research.
The only difference between the C-Day Classic and a normal Community Day was that the Classic event started at 2:00 PM and thus only lasted for 3 hours.
Which monster would you like for a next Community Day Classic? And what did you particularly like about the last C-Day Classic and what did you not like at all? Please share your opinion and experience here on MeinMMO in the comments.
