In Destiny 2, many creative Guardians are reinventing various ways to defeat bosses. Now Titans have found a way to casually destroy almost every raid boss with Stasis and their fists. We at MeinMMO will show you the build.
Why are Stasis Titans so strong? In the YouTube video by HaterTheOne, it is shown how Stasis Titans benefit from a change by Bungie from the shattering. For this purpose, five Titans with the Colossus Super are needed and one Titan with the protective bubble.
Due to an update that Bungie rolled out weeks ago, the explosive damage from the shattering of the Stasis crystals in PvE mode has been increased to 60%. This mainly benefits Titans, as their supers spawn many crystals that explode and reappear from subsequent strikes.
With icy fists through every boss
What is needed? The foundation of this tactic is mainly the Colossus Titan. This is required with the following aspects and fragments:
Tectonic Harvest – Aspect
Diamond Lance – Aspect
Whispers of Dread – Fragment
Whispers of Shards – Fragment
Whispers of Rending – Fragment
Whispers of Conduction – Fragment
Whispers of Chains – Fragment
Is shattering the new secret tip?
Once you have equipped these, you should also wear the exotic arms “Synthoceps,” as they cause increased super and melee damage when surrounded.
You can freely choose the mods, but the YouTuber opted for the mods: Elemental Shards, Elemental Charge, and Protective Light. Shattered Stasis crystals count as elemental sources, and with the mod “Elemental Charge,” he gets charged with Light.
This way, if his shield runs low, he gains increased damage resistance and can take more hits.
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How does the build work? When you are at Riven, the Thousand Voices, you prepare and position yourself next to her arm. When she jumps out, one Titan sets his bubble and fires with the Tractor Cannon at the boss.
The remaining Titans activate their supers and use their Glacierquake throughout the entire damage phase. This generates the devastating crystals on Riven’s arm for all Stasis Titans. When these explode, they deal immense damage to the raid boss.
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Is the build worth it? The build is definitely worth a try. With the new adjustment regarding explosive damage, other builds in raids can also shine, and it does not always have to be the Thundercrash combo.
The good thing about this is that anyone who has extensively played Beyond Light holds the required aspects and fragments for this build. Therefore, you just need to insert these and select a Titan as the “Tractor Cannon holder.” You don’t need quest exotics or special mods to get started.
The listed mods are recommended but can be exchanged or reassigned according to your standards, if you do not have them. If you feel like a bit of a change in the raids, you should give the build a chance.
What do you think of the build? Have you tried something like this before, or did Bungie’s change from December 2021 pass you by? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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If you want to buy a television, a computer monitor, or a TV, the size will be given in inches. But why is that?
This is what it’s about: If you are considering buying a new monitor, you will sooner or later stumble upon the unit of measure inches. A unit of measurement that we actually encounter very rarely in everyday life. For instance, we at MeinMMO asked you how big your current TV is and wanted to know the size in inches.
MeinMMO explains what this designation means and why many devices are still referred to this way today.
Countries like the USA use a different unit of measurement than Germany
In Germany and almost all other European countries, we uniformly use centimeters and meters. This is also called the “metric system.” It hasn’t been like this for long, as until the 19th century, many European countries still used inches as a unit of measure.
How much is an inch and where does it come from? The inch is several centuries old and first appears in an English legal text from the early 7th century. An inch referred to three barley grains laid end to end. In the German-speaking area, the “thumb” was also frequently used as a unit of measure.
When we talk about “inches” today, we mean the “international inch” which is 2.54 centimeters long.
What does that have to do with the TV? The USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom still use inches as a unit of measure (in English “Inch”). Since many manufacturers have their main sales market or headquarters in the USA, many goods are specified in inches. This also applies to many devices that we can buy here in Germany.
In Germany, some devices now also show the unit of measure in centimeters behind the inch specification. This is the case on Amazon, for example. But even in German, we almost always discuss screen sizes in inches as a unit of measure.
On Amazon, many devices are specified in both inches and centimeters.
Monitors and TVs are not the only devices that are measured in inches. There are also several others where inches are used as a unit of measure. Most devices have probably crossed your path in everyday life as well. Although presumably, none of you will buy a TV with a size of 325 inches that LG announced a few weeks ago.
Many devices are specified in inches today
What is measured in inches? Not only monitors and TVs are measured in inches. Other items include
hard drives, floppy disks, and cassettes
smartphones, navigation devices, e-book readers, and tablets
weapons
optical devices such as lenses on cameras
sports equipment
musical instruments
or rims of tires on cars and bicycles
… measured in inches. And that’s by no means the complete list. In Germany, alongside inches, there is often also a specification in centimeters. In electronic devices, inch specifications are still most commonly encountered in everyday life.
What do you think about this? Do you care whether you have to buy your monitor or your hard drive with inch or centimeter indication, or have you long wondered what these specifications mean? Tell us in the comments.
Today, on January 25th, the new Patch 1.3 is released in New World. It brings among other things the dungeon mutators, a new equipment level, and some general adjustments. The patch comes along with server maintenance. We from MeinMMO will tell you everything about the downtime and the patch notes.
Here are the highlights of Patch 1.3: The big January patch brings as a main highlight the dungeon mutators. These are 10 new difficulty levels for the three endgame expeditions Shipyard of the Dynasty, Lazarus Instrumentality, and Garden of Origins.
About these mutators, and also about the crafting and the Gypsum system, you can earn shadow shards. With them, you can improve your equipment from an armor value of 600 to a value of 625. Additionally, there are new perks for equipment suitable for the mutators.
Other highlights include:
Better drop rates from named enemies in dungeons
Reduction of Azoth costs when traveling
Leveling between levels 23 and 45 will be adjusted and sped up
Balance changes in the Outpost Rush
Several balance changes to weapons and AI in the game
The base tax in the game will be revised again
When does Patch 1.3 come out? The big update will be brought to the live servers today at 1:00 PM. This update is also accompanied by maintenance work.
Below we have collected the complete patch notes for you. You can also find them on the official website of New World.
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Mutated Expeditions
Players need a codex to open a mutated version of an expedition. Upon completing an expedition on normal difficulty, players receive the codex for that expedition and a sound orb of the mutated expedition as a one-time reward.
Note:
Players invited to a group that already has the codex and orb will receive both items upon completion.
When re-running expeditions on normal difficulty, there will be no sound orb of the mutated expedition as a reward.
When players call up the expedition menu and interact with it, they will see the type of available mutator, the mutation level, the recommended equipment level, and finally, whether they meet the requirements to participate.
Mutator orbs are universal. Players can craft 1 per week and can buy additional orbs in the faction shop.
Scoring and ranking
The score is performance-based and is derived from a combination of categories. The score is also a shared value for group members.
The following categories count towards the group’s total score:
Time: The better the time, the higher the score. Calculated at the end of a run.
AI kills: A target value for killing a predefined number of enemies within the expedition.
AI Kills: A target value for killing “named enemies” within the expedition.
Team wipes: Each team wipe during a boss fight significantly reduces the score.
Respawns: Each respawn reduces the score moderately.
There are also bonus multipliers for run efficiency, minimal respawning/wiping, speed, and eliminating all targets. These are calculated at the end of the expedition run. There are score ranks of bronze, silver, and gold.
To level up in the individual mutator difficulty levels, you must achieve a certain performance level within the highest level. Higher scores mean ascending to higher difficulty levels, which in turn lead to greater rewards.
Mutation effects
Elemental
Elemental mutations grant enemies in the expedition a specific type of elemental damage, increase their resistance to that damage type, convert a large portion of their damage into this type, and grant them powerful elemental-based skills.
Hellfire: Soaks enemies with fire, allowing them to burn players blocking their path.
Eternal: Grants enemies the power of evil and gives them skills that weaken players or strengthen their allies imbued with evil.
Upgrades
Upgrade mutations grant creatures in the expedition powerful new skills.
Wild: Wild AI enemies reduce healing and shoot harmful beams around them.
Unconquerable: Unconquerable creatures withstand damage with life-draining skills and can summon a phalanx that blocks all projectiles aimed at them from players.
Curses
Curse mutations inflict players with dangerous effects and force them to cooperate to break the power of the curse. At higher difficulty levels, curses are intensified and present players with additional tactical challenges.
Withered: Withered players occasionally ignite in flames due to elemental energy. When the curse is intensified, players must cleanse themselves by approaching the burning player.
Censored: Censored players must find that their skills are turned against them. After players in the group have activated a certain number of skills, explosive silence zones appear around all players. When the curse is intensified, players lose natural mana regeneration and must enter the silence zone to regenerate their mana.
Endgame Innovations Part 2 & Shadow Shards
Shadow Shard Equipment System
Players can spend shadow shards to increase the armor value of individual equipment pieces from 590 to 625. We have reduced the requirement for this from RW 600 to 590, based on feedback from the public test area and because legendary items should be required to use the shadow system.
Players can obtain shadow shards in three ways:
Expedition mutators are the most efficient way to earn shards. The higher the difficulty and the achieved score rank, the more shards players earn.
By opening gypsum casts once players have reached a competence of at least 600 in this type.
By crafting items with RW 600 once players have reached a competence of at least 600 in this type.
When an item is upgraded with shadow shards, it becomes bound to the player.
Skill Innovations
Players can increase their competence with current means (gypsum casts and random boosts in the open world) from 590 to 600.
With the shadow system, competence can be increased from 600 to 625.
Equipment scaling based on competence.
For items purchased at the trading post or obtained via P2P after the January patch that have armor values higher than the player’s competence, the effective armor value will be downscaled to the average of player competence and the item’s armor value.
General and Quality of Life Improvements
If players craft an item with RW 600 and their competence for that item type is less than 600, a competence boost is triggered. This is another good way for all crafters to increase their competence to 600 (in addition to the emerald gypsum from skill reward containers).
If you receive a competence boost from a random drop in the open world, the loot ticker will now indicate which item granted you the boost.
If you receive an expedition boost by opening a reward stock, you will see in the opening sequence which item granted you the boost.
The attunement potion: Topaz gypsum can now be crafted at every arcana station and in every R5 campsite.
The chance to receive Topaz gypsum when killing enemies while attuned has been increased.
We fixed an issue where gypsum casts only offered +1 bonus when opened over armor value 585 for an item. Gypsum casts should now provide at least +2 improvement between competencies 585 and 600, except at 599.
To allow players to use the received gypsum more freely, we removed the crafting cooldowns on gypsum balls.
Game World
Changes to Expeditions
With the release of expedition mutators, we made some balance changes and updates to existing content.
We made expeditions more attractive by updating rewards and drop rates and aligning them with other endgame activities:
The drop rates for “named enemies” in expeditions have been significantly increased.
R5 equipment has been added to the loot tables of the Shipyard of the Dynasty when you play in the mutated expedition.
We adjusted the number of certain enemies:
Lazarus Instrumentality: The number of enemies when sealing the Azoth portals of the Ancients in the Ostium has been reduced.
Expedition sound orbs
Expedition sound orbs for Amrhein excavation, starlight burial mounds, depths, and shipyard of the dynasty can be purchased daily in the faction shop. Expedition sound orbs for Garden of Origins and Lazarus Instrumentality can be purchased weekly.
To make crafting expedition sound orbs more accessible, the following previously player-bound materials can now be traded:
Rot seeds
Corrupted magnetite stones, crystals, fragments, shards, and pieces
Chisels
We significantly reduced the crafting costs for expedition keys.Global changes to key crafting:
Chisel costs (starmetal) reduced from 200 to 150 coins.
Chisel costs (orichalcum) reduced from 400 to 200 coins.
Asmodeum chisels reduced from 500 to 250 coins.
Everlasting heart: All elemental particle costs reduced. Crafting now costs 10 instead of 30 of each particle.
Elemental heart: All elemental particle costs reduced. Crafting now costs 10 instead of 30 of each particle.
Immortal heart: All elemental essence costs reduced. Crafting now costs 2 instead of 6 of each essence.
Dynasty sound orb: Number of required corrupted crystals reduced. Crafting now costs 1 instead of 2 of them.
Dynasty sound orb: Number of required evil stones (obsidian) reduced. Crafting now costs 8 instead of 10 of them.
Lazarus sound orb: Number of required corrupted magnetite stones reduced. Crafting now costs 1 instead of 3 of them.
Origins sound orb: Number of required corrupted magnetite stones reduced. Crafting now costs 1 instead of 2 of them.
Changes to mutated sound orbs from the public test area:
Number of required runestones reduced. Crafting now costs 5 instead of 10 of them.
Number of required powerful raw gemstone dust reduced. Crafting now costs 5 instead of 10 of them.
Now only 1 instead of 2 chisels is needed.
Fast Travel Costs
We have noted your frustration with the costs of fast travel, and this version includes an update that dramatically reduces the distance factor for the amount of Azoth required for each travel. Accordingly, the faction control point bonus associated with fast travel now reduces the distance factor to zero.
There are new fast travel shrines!
Exposed shrine has been added to the Amrhein excavation.
Starlight shrine has been added at the northeastern wall by the destroyed obelisk.
Grief province shrine has been added directly before the entrance to the depths.
Origins shrine has been added before the entrance to the garden of origins.
Melpomene’s shrine has been added under the siren amphitheater.
Lazarus shrine has been added next to the entrance to the Lazarus Instrumentality.
Open World
Fixed an issue where players were not consistently inflicted with the appropriate torment effect upon entering visibly affected areas in the following elite bastions:
Distorted Heights
Ambusti Inferior/Superior
Gloomholm
Deceptive Evil
Siren’s Camp: Several elite chests have been placed closer to the corresponding named enemies.
Distorted Heights: An elite chest in the Blightgate has been slightly adjusted.
Important Bug Fixes
The displayed name of Eridanus has been standardized.
Fixed an issue where incorrect values were displayed in patrol faction missions in Wind Circle.
Players will now no longer receive duplicate objectives.
Yetis have been changed from elite bosses to elite opponents after the Winter Gathering.
Enemies have been added to the abandoned outpost on the Unstable Coast.
Spawn times at waypoints level 35+ have been extended as it takes longer to kill enemies there.
Fixed an issue found in the public test area where a fallen tree would rise into the sky.
Fixed an issue where the
Disciple of Disorder in Gloomholm only appeared once.
Some loading times have been shortened.
Fixed an issue where a fence in Weaver’s Fen was not visible to all players.
A small area with invisible water in Everfall, north of Orion, that could slow or drown players has been removed.
Fixed an issue where an elite chest was clipped by an orichalcum ore vein, making looting difficult in Gloomholm.
Various bug fixes for collectible items and plants under or in collision in the game world.
Various bug fixes for holes in collision in the game world.
Combat and AI
AI
General AI Opponents
Bears
Hitboxes for standing bears have been enlarged to allow players to consistently damage them.
Skeletons
Skeletons are now revived with 40% instead of 70% health.
Villagers
Villager potions now only heal 20% instead of 35%.
The cooldown of potions has been increased.
Varangian Knights
The Varangian Knights have laid down their weapons on the occasion of the Winter Gathering and have repainted them to match the color of their armor.
Vines (Corrupted and Angry Earth Creatures)
The damage from leg sweep attacks has been reduced by 40% and their frequency has been reduced, but the reaction to a knockdown is now stronger.
The damage from stab attacks has been reduced by 50% and the staggering reaction has been removed.
The damage from harvest attacks has been reduced by 40%.
The damage from projectile attacks has been reduced by 50% and the staggering reaction has been removed.
Arena Boss: Swamp Beast
Fixed an issue that prevented the swamp beast from properly swallowing minions.
AI Opponents in Expeditions
Garden of Origins
Fixed an issue that prevented enemies from disappearing after the sapling was not defended.
Alluvium Clay – Removed the unintended effect that minions could weaken the Alluvium Clay upon their death.
The Decayed Garden Guardian – The graphic effects of the decayed garden guardian have been revised and are now more visible.
Combat
Mutator Effects
Weapon Effects
Flame Attunement: Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as fire. (2 sec cooldown)
Frost Attunement: Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as ice. (2 sec cooldown)
Nature Attunement: Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as nature. (2 sec cooldown)
Doom Attunement: Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as evil. (2 sec cooldown)
Armor Effects
Flame Conditioning: Grants 4% fire absorption for 5 seconds after taking damage from fire. Each armor piece with this effect increases the effectiveness of the effect.
Frost Conditioning: Grants 4% ice absorption for 5 seconds after taking damage from ice. Each armor piece with this effect increases the effectiveness of the effect.
Nature Conditioning: Grants 4% nature absorption for 5 seconds after taking damage from nature. Each armor piece with this effect increases the effectiveness of the effect.
Doom Conditioning: Grants 4% evil absorption for 5 seconds after taking damage from evil. Each armor piece with this effect increases the effectiveness of the effect.
Revised Formula for PvP Damage
When calculating damage mitigation through armor, the enemy armor value is now used instead of your average armor value.
To compensate for the difference in armor mitigation, we increased the damage that lower-level players deal to those with higher levels and reduced the damage that higher-level players deal to those with lower levels.
Outpost Rush
The Azoth costs for the Wastelander tokens have been increased from 500 to 750.
Summoning stones now drop upon death.
Summoning stones now have a rarity: “Epic” for Bear and Specter tokens and “Legendary” for Wastelander tokens. This should clarify to players when they drop from other players.
The Outpost Rush Alpha Wolf no longer summons minions.
Collectibles in Outpost Rush no longer have weight.
Lady Hain’s ice mines now slow players by 30% for 3 seconds instead of staggering them.
No more water can be gathered in Outpost Rush.
There are two additional gate points on the sides of the team spawns.
The cooldown of the Wastelander’s “Corrupted Ball” in Outpost Rush has been extended.
Outpost Rush Wastelanders now use their spell “Corrupted Ball” much less frequently when players are inside the fort.
Important Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where light attacks with musket and bow could be activated underwater.
Fixed an issue where aiming with the bow was blocked when switching from the musket’s sniper zoom to the bow.
The tooltips for the rapier skill “Tondo” and the bow augmentation “Spike Arrow Rain” have been revised and now indicate damage over time as damage per second instead of total damage.
Fixed an issue where player movement speed would occasionally increase when placing a campsite.
Tooltip for fine corrupted seal has been corrected: It now correctly refers to lightning damage instead of impact damage.
Flying text upon triggering “Rapid Rain” has been removed.
Exploit fixed that allowed players to combine multiple benefits for granting ammunition and recover ammunition with attacks that hit multiple times per use. A cooldown for ammunition granting has been added so that it can no longer be triggered more often than every 2 seconds per skill/effect/attribute bonus.
Fixed an issue where animations would stutter while aiming with bow or musket or performing a navigation action while holding the shift key.
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck after interacting with NPCs.
Fixed an issue where players could cancel “Poison Shot” or “Piercing Shot” if they held down the right mouse button while activating the skill.
Fixed an issue where the bonus became infinitely effective when removing various status effects.
Fixed an issue where the ultimate skill “Bow Concussion” was applied to all attacks, not just headshots.
Fixed an issue where Healer’s Protection did not function correctly. The following changes were made:
Healer’s Protection has been reworked and can now be reapplied by any healing with protective sphere, even when recovered through the blessing of the protector.
As compensation, the duration was shortened and the effect reduced. Previously, it only ranged between 5% and 40% for 5 seconds when the skill was first used. Now it acts 5% to 25% for 3 seconds. This duration can be extended with each healing effect and additional application of the protective sphere.
Fixed an issue where the war axe skill “Haul” did not deal damage when both the modifier “The Collector” and the passive skill “Gravity” were unlocked.
Widespread bug from the public test area fixed where cooldown reduction for Evil Gauntlets was triggered by damage over time.
Fixed an issue where the Ancient Bear Paw could not be used for crafting.
Fixed an issue that led to desynchronization when using Shield Crusher while moving.
Desynchronization bug fixed that occurred when aiming with the skill “Ice Rain.”
Fixed an issue that caused desynchronization when reaping when players were fully upgraded with the passive skill “Blood Rage.”
Fixed an issue where damage from “Bleeding Leg Sweep” of the spear triggered a cooldown reduction.
Fixed an issue with Evil Gauntlets that caused the status effect “Sinister Bindings” to be neutralized when crouching or lying down.
Economy, Progress & Loot
Base Tax
As compensation for players affected by issues with server time last year, we have reduced the base tax for all players by 90%, based on the tax rate set by the companies controlling the areas. We have also communicated with this change that we would revert these taxes in a future update. While the tax relief was active, we identified an imbalance in wealth distribution to the detriment of homeowners, and we decided to tighten the base tax rates. We will continue to closely monitor player reactions and the data surrounding this aspect. We are adjusting the taxes to make them fairer for homeowners and companies. We will continue to evaluate and observe the overall wealth distribution and the effects of the territory tax system. In this patch, we have:
Reversed the 90% reduction of the base tax.
Reduced the minimum base tax rate from 5% to 2.5%.
Reduced the maximum base tax rate from 20% to 10%.
Reduced the standard base tax from 10% to 5%.
Skill Rewards
With the introduction of skill endowment, we have introduced an imbalance in the acquisition of Azoth vials, which became excessive. The surplus of these items for some players has diminished the value of Azoth vials as a reward overall. Since these can be traded, we want to ensure that Azoth vials remain rare and special. We will continue to monitor player reactions and the data on this and make further changes if necessary.
Azoth vials have been removed from R1 collection skill chests.
R2 collection skill chests now contain 1 to 2 Azoth vials instead of 2 to 3.
R3 collection skill chests now contain 1 to 3 Azoth vials instead of 3 to 5.
R1 crafting and refining skill chests now contain 0 to 1 Azoth vials instead of 2 to 3.
R2 crafting and refining skill chests now contain 1 to 2 Azoth vials instead of 2 to 3.
R3 crafting and refining skill chests now contain 2 to 3 Azoth vials instead of 3 to 5.
Rewards
Fixed an issue where players below level 60 could earn gypsum in darkness events. Players must now be level 60 to earn gypsum in these events.
The Surgeon, Gravekeeper Daehi, Baines, and Mordici the Gravedigger previously did not drop combat trophy materials. That has been fixed!
Crafting
Fixed an issue where timeless shards were not consumed during crafting.
Fixed an issue where the Creator’s Mark axe was incorrectly displayed as “legendary” with an additional effect in the crafting menu.
The graphics for “Energy Providing Small Ration” and “Energy Providing Travel Ration” have been revised to better match the ingredients needed for crafting.
The recipe for “Blackened Mandje Mandje with Corn Succotash,” which actually requires a lava barbe, has been corrected. The title now names the correct fish.
Fixed an issue that prevented players from crafting arcana items with RW 600 using winter patterns.
Fixed an issue where no onyx could be used when crafting rings with timeless shards.
Equipment and Loot
To stimulate the economy after the holidays, we have introduced the limited-time rare drop “Bag of Juniper Berries” into the game, which gives players coins and juniper berries. It can yield coins between 50 and 150 each time and is only found 3 times a day.
Fixed an issue where the Putrid Gators were dropping excessive raw leather.
Fixed an issue where certain named items with an armor value of 600 were increasing competence.
Fixed an issue where the Lazarus Bow had a lower dexterity value than other bows of its rank and armor value. The bow now has an appropriate dexterity value.
Fixed an issue where the earring “Petal” could not be repaired.
Fixed an issue where Egwene’s cloak was stretched during certain animations.
Fixed an issue where the Mutator Ring in the Shipyard of the Dynasty displayed an incorrect name and description. The name and description are now displayed correctly.
Fixed an issue where players could not place gems into mutator accessories.
Fixed an issue where players could not place gems into Old Ring, Old Earring, and Old Amulet.
Progress
The leveling up in the midgame (levels 23 to 45) has been accelerated by 20%. We found that leveling in the midgame took a bit too long and did not match the pacing of the content.
Expedition Sound Orbs
Materials used for crafting expedition keys: chisels, corrupted fragments, shards, crystals, and magnetite stones can now be traded.
Expedition mutator sound orbs can now be crafted once a week and can also be purchased in the faction shop.
To align with expedition mutator sound orbs, normal sound orbs for Shipyard of the Dynasty, Garden of Origins, and Lazarus Instrumentality have also been added to the faction shops and can also be purchased there once a week.
We reduced the durability damage of items in the inventory upon death: Now only bound items lose durability upon death.
Fixed an issue where players lost progress when switching back to a faction they had previously belonged to. Players will now retain their faction rank reputation and their faction token balance when switching back to a faction. Unfortunately, we cannot restore the lost progress of players who switched back to a faction before this update.
UX/UI & Social
There is now a narrative assist for the beginning of the game.
This system helps visually impaired players enter the world of Aeternum with a spoken guide for character creation and navigation to the starting beach.
It is no longer possible to give gold to others outside of the P2P trading system.
New tooltip on the loading screen explains how the “strong against/weak against” mechanic works.
Players must now play the game for at least 2 hours and own it for at least 72 hours before they can use the chat. This should help get rid of more troublesome gold sellers.
In-Game Shop
Decoration packages now show the number of furniture items included.
Items in the shop can now simultaneously show that they are on sale and that they are only available for a limited time.
Currency symbols are now displayed correctly in all regions.
Trading Post
Fixed an issue where the “Sort by Time” function in the trading post did not work correctly.
Inventory should no longer scroll back up in the trading post after closing the sale window (regardless of whether you sold something or canceled).
Important Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where group chat could be interrupted after leaving a house.
Fixed an issue where companies owning multiple territories were not receiving compensation for merging. Companies now receive compensation based on the number of their territories (instead of a fixed amount).
Fixed an issue where the reward screen in Outpost Rush only displayed one reward even when there were multiple.
Fixed an issue where the icons for breaches of corruption occasionally did not show up on the map.
Fixed an issue where the territory reputation improvement UI remained on screen when players began a trade while it was being displayed.
Fixed an issue where items occasionally did not display as repaired after players repaired everything.
Fixed an issue where trading from a split stack occasionally traded the wrong items.
The evil gauntlet icons now match the colors of the gauntlet models.
A number of user interface issues with overlapping text have been fixed.
Fixed a bug with sorting by time in the trading post.
Fixed an issue where some timeless shard icons displayed the wrong weight.
Fixed an issue where the boss music was heard just outside the arena: Eternal Pools.
Fixed an issue where sounds were not always played in Navarro’s kitchen.
Mission tooltips are now docked to the side of the tiles so that details about the missions are more readable.
There is now a sound when players capture points in Outpost Rush.
Fixed an issue where players were not always able to hear Snap, the wolf, when they accepted the “Snap’s Blessing” quest.
Fixed a server crash that was likely triggered by territories abandoned by their governors.
Fixed a discrepancy in server, client, and system time on the war declaration screen.
Fixed an issue where the map incorrectly displayed an upcoming invasion when a war was imminent.
What do you think about the new update in New World? Are you excited about the changes? Feel free to write it in the comments.
The developers also spoke last week about the new patch, the update in February, and a new PvP feature:
In Pokémon GO today, January 25, the Spotlight Hour with Minun starts. There is also a bonus for more candies. We will show you the details of the event, start and end times, and Shiny Minun.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. For the duration of 60 minutes, a selected Pokémon is the focus of the event. You will find it almost everywhere in the wild. The entire event is accompanied by a bonus to make the Spotlight Hour more appealing.
Spotlight Hour with Minun – Start, Shiny and Bonuses
When does the event start? The Spotlight Hour begins today, January 25, at 6:00 PM local time. You can play the event for an hour until it ends at 7:00 PM.
These are the bonuses: During the event, you will find Minun almost everywhere in the wild. If you want to increase your haul even further, use an incense. This will largely attract Minun.
As a bonus, you will receive double the amount of candies for sending Pokémon. So it’s worth it to sift through your collection beforehand and mark the Pokémon you want to send. Then send them during the Spotlight Hour to earn as many candies as possible.
Are there Shiny Minun? Yes, you can catch Shiny Minun in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might encounter it during the Spotlight Hour today.
Minun and Shiny Minun compared – You can see Shiny Minun in the bottom right
Who is it worth it for? Minun is not a particularly good attacker that you should catch. Therefore, the Spotlight Hour is more worthwhile for those of you looking to tidy up your collection. Take advantage of the candy bonus to make the cleaning up even more rewarding.
If you are out during the Spotlight Hour, you should check out the new contents of the 12 km eggs beforehand. They have recently changed. Maybe there is a Pokémon you want to hatch now.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected will receive a Ladder, just like the main game. MeinMMO tells you what you can find in the new game mode, when it starts, and how to participate.
The actual launch is in the future from then on. There is still no concrete date. Depending on the amount of feedback and what needs to be adjusted, it could take longer. We expect about 4 weeks until release, if the tests last as long as usual.
According to this calculation, the Ladder would officially start at the end of February 2022. How long it lasts, we cannot tell yet. In the past, Ladders lasted 6 months, in Resurrected they are supposed to change more quickly.
How can I participate? To play the Ladder, you must create a new character. This must be marked as a “Ladder character” with a checkbox, similar to the Seasons in Diablo 3. There are 4 different Ladders:
Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 without Lord of Destruction
Hardcore for Diablo without Lord of Destruction
Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 with expansion
Hardcore for Diablo with expansion
If you want to play on the PTR beforehand, you have to install the PTR server separately. This only works on PC via the Battle.net client. Navigate to Diablo 2: Resurrected and select the option: “Diablo II: Resurrected PTR” in the dropdown above the “Play” button.
New Rune Words and Horadric Recipes
This is in the Ladder: The Ladder is about reaching the maximum level 99 as quickly as possible. With your new character, you climb the leaderboard and compete with other players.
A Ladder character has access to special content that standard players do not have. The most important of these are new rune words that you can create yourself. On MeinMMO you can find all new rune words from the Ladder and what they bring.
Additionally, the recipe list of the Horadric Cube will be expanded to add sets. We will have the new recipes ready for you soon.
What happens to my items after the Ladder? Once the Ladder is over, your character will be converted to a “standard” character. You can keep your items, but cannot create them anymore – at least if it stays like it was before.
Only Ladder and offline characters have access to the special items. If you want to gain them again, you need to create a new Ladder character upon reset.
If and how the Ladder content will change with each reset, we cannot say yet.
What is changing? The Ladder is set to come with Patch 2.4, which contains numerous changes. Among other things, for the first time in over 20 years, the balance of classes will be adjusted. All classes will receive buffs and should play better.
At least one class, however, is said to remain “unplayable” according to fans. The Whirlwind Barbarian is plagued by bugs that are supposed to have existed since the Alpha of Diablo 2: Resurrected. These apparently will not be fixed, and the popular build is likely to lag behind the others.
Nevertheless, there are numerous bug fixes and some adjustments to tooltips and sets. You can find the complete patch notes in German on the official website. However, keep in mind that everything is still being tested on the PTR. Changes may still occur.
What happens after the Ladder? The Ladder is supposed to reset regularly to bring fresh air. This has worked for Diablo 2 for 21 years and will continue in Resurrected. When the resets take place is still to be determined. If the game follows Diablo 3, a new ladder should start approximately every 3 months.
The developers have already mentioned that Diablo 2: Resurrected will receive new content. This likely refers to the rune words and Horadric recipes. Whether there will be Act 6, i.e. an expansion, is still open – but a small slip of the tongue raises hope:
The Chemtech Dragon was introduced with the start of Pre-Season 12 in November 2021 in League of Legends and was nerfed by Riot Games in the following two patches. Now they have decided to completely remove it from the game for the time being.
What happened? With Patch 11.23, two new dragons were introduced: the Hextech and the Chemtech Dragon. While the Hextech Dragon performed reasonably well in terms of balance, the Chemtech Dragon faced several issues.
Therefore, Riot immediately implemented two nerfs with the last two patches:
With Patch 12.1 on January 4, another nerf was implemented, introducing new plants into the game when the Chemtech Dragon changes the map.
However, neither of these was enough to bring the dragon to a good level. Many players continued to be bothered by the dragon’s special map mechanic. Therefore, it has now been completely disabled:
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Will the dragon return? As of now, it is said that work is being done on the Chemtech Dragon in the background to address the current issues.
However, the dragon is expected to retain its identity and original concept even after the rework. The changes to the terrain are believed to be the primary reason for the deactivation. This point will also be the main focus of the overhaul, according to the developers.
When the dragon will return exactly is currently unknown. However, the post states: “[the overhaul] may take some time, meaning we may not bring the Chemtech Dragon back for a while.”
Chemtech Dragon frustrates players because it rewards the winning team
What are the problems with the dragon? The biggest problem with the Chemtech Dragon lies in the change of the map. When it appears as the third dragon, fog fields are created in the jungle where champions are invisible and deal 10% more damage.
These fields passively ensure that, regardless of who kills the dragon, the dominant team gains control over the enemy jungle. Once a team controls the enemy jungle, the defending team cannot safely enter it anymore. This often pins them to their own base, allowing the already winning team to gain better control over Baron and more dragons.
A classic snowball principle that did not sit well with many players.
What else makes the dragon special and how teams use its strength has already been explained here:
We wanted to know if you want to see World of Warcraft on the Xbox – the result is a wild mix, as you are not in agreement.
Because Microsoft is currently in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, and thus also gains access to Blizzard IPs like Warcraft, at least the thought is on the table whether WoW could also appear on the Xbox. This rumor has been around for some time, and now would be the perfect moment to implement it – or not?
This is exactly what we wanted to know from you a few days ago in a survey, and you participated in large numbers. More than 3,700 of you cast your vote and made your opinion clear.
The largest group does not want WoW on the console
With a hefty 42% (1,606 votes) of you, the majority believes that World of Warcraft has no place on consoles – not even on the Xbox. World of Warcraft is an MMORPG that simply requires a keyboard and mouse and should not be played with a gamepad in hand.
The reasons for this are manifold and range from doubts about feasibility to concerns that one would end up in a group with controller players who might perform less or not participate in chat agreements.
L4ch3s1s sees the chances as rather slim:
“As if Microsoft would port WoW to the Xbox – never. Microsoft surely won’t put up with the shitstorm. It’s purely about mobile in all of this, possibly long-term about cloud, but certainly not about such a port. I’ve only tried WoW once myself, but I can say: that’s not something that could be ported properly (too extensive for a controller).”
Or Alexander Ostmann, who simply says clearly: “No, thanks!”
The result
Almost 40% want to see and experience WoW on Xbox
The second largest group sees it exactly the other way. A full 38% and thus 1,431 votes want to see World of Warcraft on the console. According to their opinion, it is long overdue for World of Warcraft to also appear on the Xbox.
After all, other MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV have already demonstrated that this genre can be played wonderfully with a gamepad. Not to mention that there are now some players who enjoy WoW on PC with a gamepad – since Shadowlands, controller support has been firmly integrated into the game, and additional addons further enhance the experience.
As Keupi writes:
Very gladly. Controller and mouse can be used. I would be happy.
McPhil says:
Why not? I have already seen videos with controllers, FFXIV and Neverwinter show how it works with a controller.
Or also David, who sees it as a long-held dream:
Sure, I would want that, it would certainly fulfill a decades-old dream.
The smallest group, with 20% (753 votes), believes that WoW should come to the Xbox – but only if it is also part of the Game Pass. Then World of Warcraft would be “free” for everyone who owns the Game Pass. The advantage is clear: access to hundreds of current games and at the same time the freedom to check in on World of Warcraft at any time.
Whether World of Warcraft ends up appearing on the Xbox remains to be seen. It is clear, however, that you as our readers have a very divided opinion on this topic.
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The submachine gun MP40 and the LMG Bren currently dominate the weapon meta of Call of Duty: Warzone. But it is not a tyranny: Other weapons are also very playable and can keep up. If you are currently looking for assault rifles, we have the 3 best for you here – with tested setups.
The weapon meta in the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone is currently in a kind of dead end. The LMG Bren and the SMG MP40 are by far the most popular firearms, but in reality, many weapons are strong and usable.
As always, the assault rifles are right up front. And if you don’t want to rely on the rather sluggish LMG Bren for your long-range kills, then you will find here the 3 best assault rifles with tested setups from the experts.
Cooper Carbine – Versatile like a good pocket knife
What can the Cooper Carbine? The newest assault rifle in Warzone is currently being compared to the XM4 from Cold War at its peak: This thing can do just about everything.
There are strong setups for close combat and range, the weapon is very easy to control and ranks high in damage in the popular weapon class of assault rifles.
We recommend a setup from Warzone expert “JGOD” (via YouTube). For him, the long-range variant is currently the best assault rifle. However, the Cooper Carbine has a significant drop in damage at just under 22 meters with this setup as it enters its second damage range early.
CoD Warzone: Cooper Carbine Setup
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: 22″ Cooper Custom
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Cooper 45W
Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Mag
Ammunition Type: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Add-Ons in English
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Cooper 45W
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Drums
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Tight Grip
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
BAR – Full control with good movement
What can the BAR? With the comfortable assault rifle BAR, it is less about damage – it’s about hitting. The weapon has a very low rate of fire, but it is easy to keep on target.
The setup comes from Warzone data analyst “TrueGameData” (via YouTube). He even considers the setup to be “overpowered” because it is so easy to play with. Especially the 4x scope has impressed him. There is no assault rifle that plays so easily with such high zoom.
Because the BAR limits itself to “visual recoil” with this setup. The bullets hit nearly the same point when firing continuously, only the scope moves when shooting.
CoD Warzone: BAR Setup
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: 1913 Variable Scope 4-8x
Stock: Chariot WR
Underbarrel: M3 Ready Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 30 Round Mag
Ammunition Type: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Hardscope
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Add-Ons in English
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: 1913 Variable 4-8x
Stock: Chariot WR
Underbarrel: M3 Ready Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 30 Rounds Mag
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Hardscope
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
C58 – The old meta still works
What can the C58? The assault rifle was at the top of the meta lists just before the integration of weapons from CoD: Vanguard – together with the EM2.
And both assault rifles can still hold their own in Warzone. The C58 has moved up a bit after a nerf to the EM2 and now represents a lot of damage with suitable control. However, the C58 is not that easy to control – it has noticeable but manageable recoil.
The setup comes again from Warzone expert “JGOD” (via YouTube). He rates the C58 just behind the Cooper Carbine and continues to recommend both “Cold War” assault rifles C58 and EM2.
Until the next nerf of the Bren and MP40, both Warzone weapons will likely remain at the top of the popularity scale. But we are just one small change away from welcoming new meta weapons to the top spots again.
Regularly, Sony also offers PS5 consoles directly in its own shop. Today, on January 25, 2022, it should be happening again. MeinMMO presents all the info for youand explains what you need to know about the sales event. Meanwhile, the waiting line is open for everyone!
Furthermore, it is still difficult to buy a PS5. This is partly due to missing components in production. Many devices require specific components that have been very limited due to the Corona pandemic.
But now there are hints that another PS5 event should start soon, directly at Sony. MeinMMO explains what you need to consider if you want to buy a PS5.
Update: 25.01.2022, 12:20 PM: The event at Sony is now finished and the PS5 is sold out again. We will keep you updated in case there are further events.
Update: 25.01.2022, 11:10 AM: The open waiting line is now available for all users. If you want to buy a PS5, you can now join on playstation-direct.
Today there should be PS5 consoles available at PlayStation Direct
Where does the info come from? So far, there has been no official announcement from Sony itself, but the news magazine Gameswirtschaft reports that they have seen plenty of screenshots and emails (via gameswirtschaft.de). Since these are supposed to be official emails and invitations, we consider a sale today pretty likely – unless Sony cancels the sale beforehand.
When is the sale supposed to start? In the quoted emails and screenshots, it states that there should be another PS5 sale today, January 25, 2022. Gameswirtschaft mentions a time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
What is the advantage of PlayStation Direct? PlayStation Direct is Sony’s direct sales channel. You purchase your hardware directly from Sony and not through a third party or a shop. Returns or warranty cases are also handled directly through Sony, which can save time.
Sony has previously allowed direct PS5 sales for everyone after a while
How does the sale work at PlayStation Direct? First, there is a drawback: You can only buy one PS5 at the start of the event if you have received an email with a personalized link. You then access Sony’s shop through this link and can purchase a PS5 and the corresponding accessories.
Therefore, our tip: Check your email inbox directly and see if you received a link to Sony Direct. Then you can prepare for the drop today.
However, Sony had also previously opened the waiting line to general interested parties during the last sales events. If you do not have an invitation link, you can still hope for a PS5. The chances are significantly lower though, as many users will utilize this opportunity.
How can you pay? According to Sony’s official FAQ, there are currently only two payment methods (via direct.playstation.com). At the current time, you can only pay with Visa or Mastercard at PlayStation Direct in Germany. There are no other options available yet. Bill, direct debit, transfer, or PayPal are not accepted.
Did not get a PS5? If you did not get a PS5, make sure to check our ticker. We keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops around the coveted console.
In a reaction video, the MMORPG streamer Asmongold stated that the MMORPG genre needs real innovation again. He sees this innovation primarily in a new technology that the genre should quickly adopt: VR.
What technology is the future? In the video, Asmongold reacts to a video from another YouTuber who claims that the future of MMORPGs does not look particularly bright. It is claimed in the video that there is a lack of innovation.
Asmongold agrees with this statement and then interrupts the video. He is confident that neither Unreal Engine 5 nor NFTs are the future of MMORPGs, but rather VR. He is so convinced that, in his opinion, there is hardly any other possibility.
I tell you where it’s going from here: it’s going towards VR. […] The next big step is virtual reality. A game like Ashes of Creation, for example, has the potential to implement such a big, next step. In any case, the next really big thing will happen in VR. It has to happen in VR because that is the next level of entertainment.
Who could implement this? Asmongold talks at length about the fact that there is currently no major MMORPG on the market that could implement this next big step. He emphasizes that at most, the upcoming Ashes of Creation could be the innovation that many hope for.
This is partly due to the fact that Ashes of Creation can self-publish and has a true visionary at the helm, as Asmongold emphasizes. However, other major publishers are slowly advancing, he says later.
“Currently, you can observe that many people want to enter the world of MMOs. Riot Games is making a large MMORPG, Ashes of Creation comes from the community, New World from Amazon. […] A metaverse, ultimately, is just an MMORPG where everything is incredibly expensive. VR is coming. All this is coming now, and it’s just a matter of time.”
Here you can watch the entire video:
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Who is Asmongold? Asmongold is one of the largest streamers and YouTubers in the MMORPG space worldwide. With over 2.4 million followers on Twitch and 933,000 subscribers on YouTube, he ranks among the most influential personalities in the genre. He became known primarily through his streams of the game World of Warcraft, in which he has been active since 2006. For about half a year, however, Asmongold has also been playing a lot of Final Fantasy XIV and has somewhat fallen in love with the game.
MMORPGs need a new Halo 2
Why does the genre absolutely need VR? Asmongold also states that the entire MMORPG genre simply lacks innovation to create something completely new. A truly new idea has not been seen since World of Warcraft over 10 years ago, he even states multiple times in the video.
Even the great Final Fantasy XIV has completely new ideas regarding group activities and a social environment and housing, and thus has already brought some innovation, but according to Asmongold, that’s not enough. Because Final Fantasy doesn’t bring new ideas, it merely continues what WoW already did.
FFXIV is just like Halo 3. Halo 2 was so much more innovative at its time, so much further ahead than Halo 3, but Halo 3 is a much better game. They just took Halo 2 and made everything that the game already did well even better in Halo 3. Halo 3 is a great game, but for its time, Halo 2 was simply groundbreaking.
He further explains that FFXIV, while it advances the groundbreaking successes of WoW and does many things better, simply has nothing that could once again be as groundbreaking as WoW was back then. “Even Lost Ark is essentially the same, just with different movement and another camera angle.”
Asmongold complains that the genre lacks such a fundamental innovation and believes that it must be VR that brings the genre back to the big stage.
By the way, a new VR MMORPG called Zenith will be released on January 27:
What do the fans say? The statement that VR is the future of MMORPGs is attracting a lot of attention on reddit. A thread that contains only this statement garnered over 200 comments in just one day (via reddit).
People are quite uncertain on the topic. Many fans say that VR is too expensive to be the future. Others would not want to play anything in VR at all, and a large group is convinced that it will take a long time before good VR games can appear.
Other people, however, agree with Asmongold and also see the progress of the MMORPG genre in VR and virtual spaces. Some say that the social aspect of an MMORPG could be greatly enhanced by this, and they are already looking forward to truly trying something like that out.
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
What is the mood? Similar to the reddit thread, there is also a relatively balanced ratio between agreement and disagreement for various reasons in the comments of the video itself.
Players do agree, however, that the genre could benefit from a new, groundbreaking innovation. Asmongold states in his video that transitioning from one MMORPG to another is very easy, as you mostly do the same thing anyway.
Many agree with this statement and are simply looking for something new, whether it ends up being VR or not.
“There is only endgame left, it’s like another universe”
What else does Asmongold say? The big streamer also expresses dissatisfaction with the current state of the MMORPG genre itself. While there are many good MMOs on the market, everything has developed in a strange direction for him.
In the past, leveling was the gameplay in an MMORPG. Now the leveling process in most MMOs is just a way to reach the goal. In the past, I used to ask people what level they were in WoW, not what server they were on. What level are you? That was the first question I always asked. Now, there is only endgame; it’s like another universe.
He agrees with the statement that an MMORPG needs a good endgame to survive for a long time, but finds it strange and not particularly nice that you only level to get to endgame.
Ultimately, Asmongold states that everything an MMORPG really, really needs is for you to feel good when you log in.
What are your thoughts on this whole topic? Do you miss the old times when leveling was still the main part of an MMORPG? Do you see VR as the future of the genre or rather somewhere else? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
On January 25, two new MMORPGs are being released that could hardly be more different. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch reveals what makes the two games unique and who they might interest.
What kind of MMORPGs are they? The two new games come from indie studios that both already have a successful title on the market, which serves as a predecessor:
With Broken Ranks, an interesting MMORPG in isometric perspective is being released. It focuses on turn-based combat and primarily emphasizes PvE. PvP content is only available in special areas. The predecessor here is Taern, also an MMO with turn-based combat.
Mortal Online 2, on the other hand, is a first-person MMORPG focused on PvP. Here, you regularly engage in duels with other players in the open world. If you die, you also lose your entire inventory and equipped gear. The predecessor here is Mortal Online 1.
In the following, we will reveal which features each game offers and which type of player they might appeal to.
Broken Ranks – The MMORPG for Tactics Fans
What makes the game special? Broken Ranks is a free-to-play MMORPG that you can download from the official website of the game. A version on Steam is currently not planned. It is played in isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark, but the game world is based on 2.5D and looks more like a painting without much visible depth.
The game’s main feature is the turn-based combat system:
Whenever you encounter a monster in the open world, you will be taken to a separate combat screen.
There, you can choose your abilities and type of defense within 10 seconds.
In total, you have 12 action points available, which you can distribute among 5 abilities and 3 types of defense (melee, ranged, magic). You can invest up to five points in each ability.
After the 10 seconds, the actions will be executed. Your character can theoretically use up to five abilities in one turn, as long as you have invested at least one action point in each ability.
You represent a class that you selected during character creation. Options include Archer, Druid, Knight, and Fire Mage. Additionally, there is a rather unique class called Voodoo that focuses on spiritual magic and ‘Mental Attacks’.
The game is being developed by a Polish indie studio, and you can check out the first gameplay from the beta in this video by YouTuber MadMaster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMD789Le9Yw
Who is it interesting for? Broken Ranks is a dark game with a unique setting. The isometric perspective and the turn-based combat system are very specific and may not appeal to everyone. But exactly these elements make the MMORPG so intriguing.
In every battle, strategic decisions for attack and defense are at stake. These become all the more important when starting group content. While Broken Ranks will likely maintain a niche status due to these elements, anyone looking for a rather unusual game should at least give this MMORPG a chance.
Since it is free-to-play, you have nothing to lose except a little time.
When does it start exactly? Broken Ranks opens its servers on January 25 at 5:00 PM CET.
The game is already in preload, and you can download the client for free.
Mortal Online 2 – The MMORPG for PvP fans who don’t like isometric perspective
What makes the game special? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG with a subscription model and a strong focus on PvP. You can go out and explore the world, build a house, and even establish your own empire. However, there is always the risk of being killed by other players.
If you die, you lose all your equipment, as the game features full loot. However, the equipment isn’t as significant; personal skill is paramount, similar to Albion Online. Additionally, if you kill players without permission, you will be labeled a murderer. This comes with downsides, as at a certain point, city guards will attack you.
A highlight of the MMORPG is the action combat system, reminiscent of For Honor. You also dictate the direction of an attack or block. If an attack comes from the right and you block on the left, you will still be hit with full force. This requires quite a bit of practice.
Mortal Online 2 offers the following content:
Melee and ranged combat and mounted combat
A deep crafting system
Free trade between players
A completely open game world
The game also impresses with its beautiful graphics and claims to be “especially immersive.” That’s why it also uses the first-person perspective.
In this video from YouTuber TheLazyPeon, you can get a first glimpse of the new MMORPG:
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Who is it interesting for? Mortal Online 2 is aimed at players who enjoy sandbox and PvP. If you are willing to dive into the game, engage in a guild, and enjoy theorycrafting, you should definitely check out this PvP MMORPG. It offers a good combat system, solid graphics, and numerous mechanics that go very deep.
However, the game is not suited for fans of classic MMORPGs with a hero story, linear quests, and dungeons. Because all of that is absent in Mortal Online 2.
Furthermore, the payment system is complicated, relying on a buy-to-play model with a subscription. A significant hurdle that likely only a few players will overcome. But from those could emerge a close and strong community.
When does it start exactly? Mortal Online 2 celebrates its release on January 25 at 2:00 PM CET.
You can theoretically start right now, as the MMORPG is already in early access. I have already tried it in beta and written a preview:
All spotlight hours with bonuses, Pokémon, and times in January 2022 at Pokémon GO are known. In this month, you can expect four dates. We will show you when you can get candies and stardust as rewards.
What are these events? The spotlight hours take place every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Pokémon GO. During the event, a specific Pokémon will be in the spotlight and will spawn almost everywhere in the wild. During these event evenings, a bonus will be active, rewarding you with more stardust or candies.
We will show you in the following overview all the dates for the spotlight hours in January 2022 with shinies and bonuses.
All dates – Spotlight hours in January 2022
Remember these Pokémon: In the January weeks, the following Pokémon will be the focus of the spotlight hours:
We will take a closer look at each of the spotlight hours and show you the exact bonuses in detail.
Spotlight hour on January 4
Which Pokémon will you encounter there? In the first spotlight hour in January 2022, you can expect the Psychic-type Pokémon Monozito from generation five. It can evolve into Mitodos and then into Zytomega.
What bonuses do you get? For sending Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.
For whom is this worth it? Neither Monozito nor any of its evolutions are particularly interesting for battles. As a Psychic attacker, you are much better off with Pokémon like Mewtwo. So use the spotlight hour to collect for your Pokédex or send your accumulated Pokémon for more candies.
Can you catch shiny Monozito? No, shiny Monozito is not available in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight hour on January 11
Which Pokémon will you encounter there? On this date, you will encounter the Ground-type Pokémon Digda. It can evolve into Digdri. Additionally, there is an Alolan form of Digda, but it is probably not part of the event.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of stardust.
For whom is this worth it? As an attacker, neither Digda nor Digdri are particularly valuable. You should use the hour to gather stardust.
Can you catch shiny Digda? Yes, you can catch shiny Digda in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight hour on January 18
Which Pokémon will you encounter there? You will encounter the Electric-type Pokémon Plusle during the third spotlight hour in January. It originates from the third generation and cannot evolve. Together with Minun, it forms a duo.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.
For whom is this worth it? Plusle has little to offer in raids or trainer battles. There are much stronger Electric attackers like Melmetal or Zapdos that you can rely on if you want to play with Electric-type Pokémon.
Use the hours to complete raids and secure double candies while catching.
Can you catch shiny Plusle? Yes, you can catch shiny Plusle in Pokémon GO.
Which Pokémon will you encounter there? The last spotlight hour in January will feature the Electric-type Pokémon Minun. It originates from the third generation and is the counterpart to Plusle. It cannot evolve.
What bonuses do you get? For sending Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.
For whom is this worth it? Similar to Plusle, Minun is not a particularly good attacker that you should definitely catch. Use the hour to tidy up your Pokémon collection and secure more candies for sending.
Can you catch shiny Minun? Yes, you can catch shiny Minun in Pokémon GO.
The Community Day in February 2022 at Pokémon GO is well known. The Pokémon for the event will be Spritzee. There will also be a Stardust bonus and an exclusive move for Swablu. We will show you all the info.
That is now clear: The next Community Day in Pokémon GO will take place in February with Spritzee. It is a Pokémon of type Grass and Flying, originating from the second generation of games.
Here we show you the date, bonuses, shiny, and the exclusive move of the C-Day in a summary.
C-Day in February 2022 at Pokémon GO – All Info
When does it start? The Community Day starts on Saturday, February 12, at 11:00 AM. As you know from the “normal” Com-Days, the event lasts for 6 hours and ends at 5:00 PM. The times refer to the local times of the place you are playing.
The bonuses: During the event, you will encounter Spritzee much more frequently. They will also be attracted more by incense and lures. Here are the following bonuses:
Triple Stardust for catching Pokémon
Lures and incense last for 3 hours during the event
During the event and up to two hours after, you will receive up to three Raid Passes from Gyms
Spritzee and Swablu appear in parks
If you catch Swablu in parks, you will receive additional XL candies
Surprises with snapshots
In the shop, there is a box for 1280 coins containing 50 Ultra Balls, 2 Super Incubators, 6 Star Pieces, and one Elite Fast TM
A free box in the shop gives you 30 Ultra Balls
You will receive event stickers when you spin PokéStops or open gifts. The stickers can also be found in the shop
For about 1€, you will receive the special research “A Hop, Skip, and Jump Away”
The exclusive move: If you evolve Swablu, the evolution of Spritzee, during the event or up to two hours after, it will learn the charge move “Acrobatics.” Acrobatics deals 110 damage in Trainer battles and 100 damage in Gym battles and Raids.
Is there Shiny Spritzee? Yes, you can catch Shiny Spritzee during the Community Day in February. In the following graphic, we show you what the Pokémon looks like in its shiny form:
The Spritzee family in normal and shiny forms – Below you see the shinies
How do you like the outlook for the next Community Day? Are you excited to hunt for Shiny Spritzee and secure a few strong Swablu for Trainer battles, or would you have preferred another Pokémon that is not already part of the Johto Tour in February?
Guild Wars 2 is set to receive the new expansion End of Dragons in February. However, even though February starts next week, there is still no release date. Many fans fear a delay or at least a lack of hype.
Update 19: 30: In line with the article, ArenaNet has now announced the release date announcement. On February 1, it will be revealed when the expansion will be released (via GW2).
Recently, there have been several new tweets, including a video and a post about pre-orders. In both, the release is still mentioned as “in February.” However, many players are wondering why there is still no concrete release date, especially since February starts next week.
On Reddit and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, concerns are now rising that the release may be delayed again. Many see no other reason why there is still no concrete date.
Furthermore, the mood among fans is beginning to shift because they are hyping themselves up for the expansion and some even want to take vacation days for it. However, that is not possible without a release date.
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What do players fear? On Reddit for Guild Wars 2, there are currently two threads discussing the topic:
One discusses a now-deleted tweet from developer Josh “Grouch” Davis. It mentions that the announcement for the release date is a “big moment” that must “reach far beyond the core audience.”
The other is titled “It’s okay if the release in February is not set in stone, but then just tell us.” In it, a user talks about how a delay becomes more likely the longer the developers refuse to commit to a specific date.
In the thread surrounding the tweet, there is much ridicule for the marketing team, precisely because there is still no release date.
However, fans of Guild Wars 2 are expressing their concerns in both threads. And these concerns are very different:
One user writes that it would already be too late to generate real hype outside the fan bubble. After all, February is so packed that people have already planned their time.
Some users complain that they can no longer take vacation for the release because the time window is now too tight.
Others criticize that they themselves are losing hype because there are too few concrete statements. They fear that if the expansion releases in February, it might be unfinished, just to make it in time for the month.
One user also states that ArenaNet could have simply provided a late date in February, and if they finished earlier, they would still have time for further testing.
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Guild Wars 2: Everything you need to know about the new expansion End of Dragons in under 3 minutes
Are there also positive voices? Yes, the user Lordkrall, for example, is confident that with a release in February:
They have repeatedly affirmed in recent weeks that it will be released in February. Why would they say that if they weren’t sure they could do it? If they were uncertain, they wouldn’t say February or next month; they would rather say soon or in the near future.
Several other users also view the situation more relaxed, especially as many expect that the expansion, like the two before it, will release on a Friday, allowing the weekend for gaming.
What other explanations exist? A small theory has emerged on Reddit, revolving around the Lunar New Year. This is an annual event celebrating the Chinese New Year, starting on January 25.
According to the theory, there might be a special story event during the celebration that the developers do not want to spoil in advance, which is somehow related to the release date. After all, the new expansion leads to the Asian continent Cantha.
However, this theory would contradict developer Grouch’s statement that the release date should reach a larger audience than just the core players.
What do you think, why are ArenaNet taking so long with the date? Do you also fear a delay?
Everything about the expansion End of Dragons has been summarized for you here:
The best counters against Jugong in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Jugong in raids.
What type of Pokémon is Jugong? Jugong comes from the first generation of Pokémon and is of types Water and Ice. You will regularly encounter it in level 3 raids.
We show you here the best counters against Jugong and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Jugong in raids with these counters
Mega-Voltenso with Thunder Fang and Charge Beam
Crypto Raikou with Volt Switch and Charge Beam
Crypto Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Crypto Electivire with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
Crypto Magnezone with Flash Cannon and Charge Beam
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Terrakion with Smack Down and Sacred Sword
Crypto Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Crypto Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
Crypto Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Zekrom with Flash Cannon and Charge Beam
Crypto Mewtwo with Psystrike and Thunderbolt
Thundurus (Therian Forme) with Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Crypto Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Mega-Venusaur with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Zarude with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Mega-Ampharos with Volt Switch and Thunder Cannon
Weaknesses of Jugong: The Pokémon is of types Ice and Water and has weaknesses against Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Jugong.
Is there Shiny Jugong? You cannot catch Shiny Jugong directly after a raid. However, Jurob is available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. If you evolve the shiny form, Jugong will also become Shiny.
Jurob and Jugong in the normal version and on the right side as Shiny
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 easily battle Jugong on your own. With lower levels but strong counters, it should also work in pairs.
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Many hope that World of Warcraft will land in the Xbox Game Pass. However, WoW demon Cortyn from MeinMMO explains why this is unlikely.
The purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft is not yet complete, but many players are already dreaming of what this could mean. One of the most common speculations: All Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, will end up in the Xbox Game Pass, making it even more profitable.
A nice thought that could surely bring a smile to many faces – but I believe that it will not happen.
But let me explain why I see it this way.
World of Warcraft is, even with the currently likely decreased player numbers, still a fairly solid source of revenue for Blizzard. Each month, the MMORPG (Retail and Classic versions) is expected to generate a significant amount of dollars in the double-digit millions purely from subscription fees. These are revenues that have supported Blizzard for many years and will not simply be thrown away.
WoW in the Game Pass – Some would be happy.
Moreover, the subscription fees are not even the only point that raises a problem. It becomes even less likely when considering that World of Warcraft releases a new expansion approximately every two years, which – depending on the edition – also costs an additional €40 to €90. That would be a significant chunk of money and at the same time, the expansion is the reason many old players return to pay the subscription again – at least for a while.
If both the subscription fees and the monthly costs are eliminated because WoW becomes part of the Game Pass, this would drastically reduce Blizzard’s revenues.
But it’s not just the financial aspect that should be taken into account, but also another one. Even if World of Warcraft is currently not at the peak of its player base and popularity, and the current content leaves much to be desired – WoW is a premium game and has always been.
For some players, the mere fact that they pay monthly for World of Warcraft is an indication that it is a “premium game”. While other players long for WoW to finally become free-to-play, there are some who identify with the mentality of paying monthly. It makes WoW players part of a certain “elite club”. A certain kind of prestige, which also clearly indicates: WoW is not free-to-play and thus “above” other titles.
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Of course, all this does not mean that WoW will never come to the Game Pass. However, as far as I can tell, the Game Pass does not offer any other subscription-based games. Considering this, those who hope that WoW will soon be part of the Game Pass might want to temper their expectations a bit.
In the best-case scenario, it will turn out differently and more players can check out Blizzard’s MMO because it is already part of a monthly offering – in the worst-case scenario, everything stays as it has been. Perhaps we will know more in a few hours, as Blizzard plans to announce some things this week …
Would you like to see WoW as part of the Game Pass? Or do you also believe that this is unlikely to happen?
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The new MMORPG Lost Ark offers a lot of endgame for its fans. This includes not only events and a ton of PvE content, but also there’s plenty to do for PvP enthusiasts.
What is PvP in Lost Ark? First of all, we need to distinguish which form of PvP we are talking about. The game basically offers you two different versions of player-versus-player combat.
On the one hand, starting from level 10, you can challenge other players to duels in the open world. These duels must be accepted by the opponent and take place in a designated area.
Then there is arena PvP, which you unlock at level 26 during the quest line “Rebuilding Luterra.” There you fight in instanced arenas with normalized equipment, and you can enter them from any city.
The third mode is GvG, where guilds compete against each other. This occurs in four full groups, resulting in a 16vs16 situation on a larger map. However, this mode will not be available to us at launch.
However, the duels in PvP provide you with nothing but fun. You receive no rewards there, but you lose nothing if you die. This form can therefore be understood more as a skirmish among friends.
However, the arenas are the core content of PvP and provide long-term engagement.
Lost Ark shines in arena PvP
How does arena PvP work? Arena PvP is all about your personal skill and how well you know the opposing class. In an arena, neither the environment nor a high gear score provides advantages. Theoretically, you can start at level 26 and allocate just as many skill points as a player at max level.
The equipment will not set you apart from others, as you choose your own gear for the arena. Moreover, your skills in PvP may have different effects and values so that the player-versus-player experience in Lost Ark is not compromised by the balance of PvE content.
To avoid confusion, you can simply save your PvP skills in so-called coordination books. You can then click the required book for each PvP mode beforehand and have your build ready.
Three game modes in arena PvP that fundamentally differ
What modes are there? Fundamentally, Lost Ark’s PvP is divided into “Normal” matches, ranked matches, and even custom matches, where you can team up with friends or compete against them in the official arenas.
The basic 3 PvP modes are:
Team Deathmatch
Deathmatch
Team Elimination
You can choose the presets right when entering the queue
What is Team Deathmatch? In this game mode, you are in a 3v3 setup, meaning with two teammates against three other players. There is a fixed time limit, and if you die, you will respawn after a short cooldown.
The goal is to get as many kills of the opposing team as possible within the time limit while, logically, trying to die as little as possible.
In Team Deathmatch, you can also play together with your friends and build exciting team combinations before the match. But be careful, this is only possible in the normal game mode. More on that later.
What is Deathmatch? Similar to Team Deathmatch, the aim here is to achieve as many kills as possible while you can respawn repeatedly. However, you are not in teams of three, but always playing solo.
In Deathmatch, you can therefore only search for a game solo; this mode is not available for friends. Moreover, the focus of the Deathmatch mode is a little “more fun” than the Team Deathmatch.
In Deathmatch, there are also certain areas where you deal more damage and bullets that you can pick up, giving you a buff to assist in combat.
What is Team Elimination? In this mode, you also play 3v3, but one after the other and without respawn. This may sound strange at first, but it’s the mode that requires the most tactics.
First, you select the order of fighters in your team. The first one starts first, and the second can only begin once the first has been defeated. The actual battles always take place in 1v1 matches.
The one who wins the 1v1 match stays in the field and then fights the next opponent in a 1v1. The survivor cannot heal themselves. At the end, the team that still has players left wins.
You can also enter Team Elimination together with a friend and coordinate a bit better.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
Ranked matches offer great rewards
How do you get rewards? Decent rewards in Lost Ark are only available in PvP for the challenging ranked games. Custom matches or normal matches are therefore, for now, nothing but time fillers and training to prepare you for the ranked games.
As rewards, you can expect cosmetic items, titles, silver, and gold, and even crystals. From the max level, you can also earn certain coins in PvP, which can be exchanged for PvE equipment. It is even possible to improve your endgame gear through PvP.
When can you play ranked matches? Basically, this is possible from level 26, although we would advise against it. While you have the same stats as your opponents, even if they are much further along, they probably know their character a little better than you.
Nonetheless, the only requirement to participate in ranked matches is to have completed a certain number of normal matches. Then you unlock the ranked games, and the fun begins.
How do ranked matches differ? Almost not at all. You also have access to the same three game modes in ranked mode that you already know from the normal matches.
The biggest difference is that you can only enter ranked matches alone. No matter which of the three game modes you want to play, your friends will not be included in ranked games. Unfortunately, you will have to take on the challenge all by yourself.
How do the ranked games work? The concept is relatively simple and should be familiar to you from games like League of Legends or Valorant. You play your matches and earn points every time you win. However, if you lose, you lose points accordingly.
During the various seasons, which reset your rank at the end, you will fight through a total of seven different ranks. The higher you climb, the better the rewards.
The rewards increase with the ranks
The ranks start at bronze, which is the lowest rank, and you receive credit for just a single point. Therefore, there are no rewards for bronze.
After that, it goes to silver, gold, platinum, diamond, and master, up to grandmaster. The various ranks then contain better rewards the higher you can climb in the ranks.
For those of you who make it to grandmaster, there will also be an official leaderboard where you can continue to work your way up. So that someday everyone can see that you are the greatest grandmaster of grandmasters.
The guild versus guild system in Lost Ark is currently a popular scenario on the Korean and Russian servers of the game. In our version of the game, however, GvG will not be available at launch.
In GvG, you play on a separate map with a total of 32 players for important resource points. You try to hold your points while also taking the points from the opposing team. Here, group distribution is especially important.
Since your team consists of a total of 16 people, you are divided into four groups of four players each. The buffs you receive and distribute apply only to your specific group of four. Additionally, in GvG, similar to normal player duels in the open world, you can also rely on special items and bring them into battle.
Are you interested in PvP in Lost Ark, or is the whole topic somewhat irrelevant for you? Do you focus on PvE in the new MMORPG, or are you itching your fingers a bit about the player-versus-player battles? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
In Fortnite, the Klombos tumble through the new Chapter 3 map. They eat as much as they can and do not want to be disturbed. However, one player dragged a Klombo into a fight, and it did not end well for the opponents.
What are Klombos? In Fortnite, Klombos were released onto the map with Update 19.10. These rare and extremely peaceful dinosaurs wander through the open areas of Fortnite in search of food. They are relatively rare, despite their enormous size, and yet sometimes funny situations arise.
Players try to provoke them by shooting at them. This causes the dinosaurs to enter a blood frenzy and tear apart everything and everyone around them. One player has now taken advantage of this.
The Klombo has the last word
In a video from reddit user “Nimbl_“, he shows how he manages to win the match despite a small storm eye and an aggressive Klombo.
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In the process, the player builds upward and discovers a peaceful creature in the midst of the storm. He does not hesitate and hits it with a few bullets. The dinosaur is not pleased and becomes angry and wild.
As usual, the Klombo destroys everything around it by stomping aggressively. Therefore, the provocateur finds a safe distance and lets the Klombo take out its pent-up rage on the opponents.
Ultimately, they are stomped deep underground, leaving behind a hard-earned victory.
Can you defend against it? To calm an angry Klombo, you can give it some Klomboberries. These soothe it and even cause it to change to a different color. However, if you do not have them on hand, you must flee.
Building up is not advisable, because it barrels through all the buildings you have constructed.
What do players say on reddit? Many players joke on reddit that some will call for a nerf of the big dinosaurs. Many sayings adorn the comments on reddit:
I can’t wait for the opponent to say “nerf klombo” – Sanicthered_hog
Nonetheless, the video is received positively overall, and many players find it impressive that the Klombo did not immediately stomp everyone into the storm. After all, the true winner is the giant itself, as it finished the job.
What do you think of the giant dinosaurs? Do they annoy you, or do you also use them to your advantage to win? Let us know in the comments what you think.
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Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has to deal with a ban again. This time, however, in the PlayStation Network (PSN for short). Again, you ask? In fact, this is already his fifth ban in just four months, but who is really to blame seems unclear.
What happened? As if streamer MontanaBlack currently didn’t have enough drama thanks to the NFT scandal around him; he recently shared a post on Twitter that shows a message from PlayStation support. Apparently, the streamer received a severe ban. Permanent suspension and exclusion from the PlayStation Network and online features included. MontanaBlack claims he did nothing wrong.
MontanaBlack is permanently banned – at least for now
What is the reason for the ban? The tweet that MontanaBlack posted includes the reason for the ban, but also an assessment from the streamer himself. Sony has permanently banned the streamer for one of the following reasons:
Hate speech
Hateful content
Insult
Racism
Sexism
or similar
However, the reasons are generally not specified further. What exactly this was about has not been communicated with absolute clarity.
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Who is to blame? PlayStation itself states under each notification of a ban that this is only issued after careful consideration. However, the 33-year-old streamer does not admit his guilt. On the contrary: In the description of his tweet, he blames the company for the supposedly pointless and unfounded permanent ban. The streamer therefore refers to past bans by PlayStation.
This is already the 5th ban that MontanaBlack has received in the last 4 months. On September 3, 2021, MontanaBlack also announced on Twitter that he was banned. He listed how often this has happened to him in recent weeks and months.
On August 29, PlayStation lifted the first ban after 30 days. Just two days later, the streamer received the next ban. The ban, initially intended for 60 days, was already lifted by the company after two days. The reason was said to be a system error. One single further day after the alleged system error, MontanaBlack was then banned again – this time for a few days (via twitter.com).
MontanaBlack adds that the bans occur each time again through the automatic filter system of PlayStation or Sony. The support always reinstates him. However, it remains unclear whether the streamer will be unbanned this time as well. Should anything arise regarding this, we will update the article promptly.
What are the chances for Monte: If history really repeats itself, it will also be the case for MontanaBlack. The chances are very good that the streamer will get his account back. In the comments on this “Sony-Monte-drama”, fans of the streamer write that he should just change platforms once and for all.
However, some others do not believe that MontanaBlack is innocent. In their opinion, no one is simply permanently excluded from the PlayStation Network by accident. Only his status as one of the biggest streamers in the world has prevented Monte from being permanently banned (via twitter.com).
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The “FUT Hero” cards in FIFA 22 are currently a topic again thanks to a new SBC. But are the hero cards still worth it?
What’s going on with the FUT Heroes? A new SBC is currently active in Ultimate Team: The FUT Hero Player Pick.
When you complete it, you get the choice of 3 hero cards, from which you can choose one for your team. To do so, you need to exchange the following card sets:
An 83-rated squad with at least 2 TOTW players and 55 chemistry. As a partial reward, you will receive a small Prime Gold Player Pack.
Additionally, an 84-rated squad. This must contain at least one TOTW player and reach a chemistry of 50. Here you receive a Jumbo Gold Pack as a reward.
According to the current market situation, the solution for the SBC is valued at about 80,000 coins – at least if you have to buy all players new. In combination with the selection option, the risk is already lower, than with the FUT Hero upgrade from November.
If you can use existing player fodder to complete parts of the SBC, the price will be slightly lower. However, you won’t be able to use these players for other SBCs again – that’s something to keep in mind.
But is the SBC worth 80,000 coins at all? Based on the current hero prices, there are actually only 4 cards you should hope for from the SBC.
Which FUT Heroes are the big win?
You should keep in mind: Even though you get 3 options in the player pick: It is quite unlikely to pull one of the four top cards. The risk of getting one of the weaker hero cards is high.
Furthermore: The FUT Hero from the SBC is definitely untradeable – so you cannot make coins with it. Therefore, the card should significantly strengthen your team. And there are actually only 4 “bangers”:
David Ginola
David Ginola is the absolute big win if you pull him. The Frenchman is still worth over a million coins and has really strong stats. 5 stars for skills and weak foot make Ginola extremely versatile, along with strong stats in pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling. He also offers links to Ligue 1, which is well-stacked this year.
Iván Córdoba
Córdoba is currently valued at about 420,000 coins and can impress as a very strong center-back. He also has high pace and very strong stats in defense and physical. Only his height can sometimes be a disadvantage for heading. Nevertheless, he is a great card that brings good links to Serie A.
Abedi Pelé
Like Ginola, Abedi Pelé plays in Ligue 1 and can impress there with strong offensive stats and the 4/4 star combination. He is currently worth about 350,000 coins on the transfer market.
The card has basically everything you need for a strong playmaker. Only his physicality is lacking a bit, and defending is not something you need with Abedi Pelé.
Antonio Di Natale
The Italian forward has also significantly dropped in price but still stands at around 300,000 coins on the transfer market. He excels in finishing and brings a high attacking rate.
He also plays in Serie A and can link up with Italian players.
What about the rest of the FUT Heroes?
Many of the FUT heroes have dropped in price over the past weeks and months and are now available for significantly less than 80,000 coins.
They have now been simply surpassed by other special cards in terms of usefulness.
If you still want a specific card, it’s better to buy it directly on the transfer market. This card is also tradable if you want to sell it later.
An exception is Robbie Keane. The striker currently costs about 70,000 coins on the transfer market and is thus just below the SBC value. If you factor in the reward packs and possibly already owned SBC players, he is roughly worth the investment – but still untradeable. However, Keane can at least impress with good offensive stats.
Next are Joe Cole with a player for 35,000 coins and Morientes and Kohler for 35,000 coins each. All other heroes are below 30,000, sometimes significantly.
In conclusion, it is clear: If you want to try your luck and have a few players that could go into the SBC anyway, you can take the risk and hope for one of the top cards. However, you could also have bad luck and pull one of the many weaker options.
