For more than 10 years, Bungie has evidently faced serious issues with workplace culture, as reported by IGN. While working on Destiny 1, the story team was led by a boss who had a tendency to have outbursts and apparently suffered from burnout. At one point, he threw a chair out of a window. Things did not improve with Destiny 2.
Where dothe information come from? The site IGN spoke with 26 current and former employees at Bungie. 25 wish to remain anonymous, but one team author, Cookie Hiponia, is willing to be named.
A multi-page insider report has emerged, providing many insights into Bungie’s work processes and repeatedly pointing out deep-seated, alarming issues within the story team.
“I laughed when I read Bungie’s response to Activision Blizzard”
Why is the report coming out now? Bungie publicly addressed the sexism scandal surrounding Activision Blizzard in September and announced its own measures to create a safe workplace. Bungie was praised for being “transparent.”
However, it seems that some current or former employees felt that this was “too little, too late” and were ready to talk about the team’s problems.
A former employee is quoted as saying:
“When I read Bungie’s response to Activision Blizzard, I had to laugh. That is not my experience there. They have a core value that says they do not tolerate assholes, even if they are rock stars, but that is exactly what they do. […] They have values they want to achieve, but they do not implement them at all.”
Anonymous source from IGN
That’s what makes the insider report so special: Normally, such things do not happen at Bungie. While other employees are willing to go public with their issues to the media, like at Activision Blizzard or EA, almost nothing gets out about Bungie.
Harold Ryan was the head of Bungie until 2016. He took some people with him to his new studio.
Burnout led to outbursts from the story lead
What was going on with Destiny 1? An important part of the insider report focuses on the narrative team of Destiny 1. It states:
In Destiny 1, there was a narrative lead who was determined to implement his vision for the game but was completely overwhelmed and suffered from burnout. He reportedly freaked out so regularly and yelled that a whiteboard was used to keep track of how long it had been since his last outburst.
The man stayed at the studio for years, left, but then returned for Destiny 2 to do contract work. In this role, he frequently acted as if he were still responsible for the story and regularly yelled at Destiny 2 authors – at one point it was so bad that a female employee cried and then refused to speak to him alone on the phone.
What happened next: The other bosses in the story team were reportedly just as difficult. They spoke of egotistical rock stars who regularly tormented their teams. Women in particular were said to have suffered under the toxic work culture:
As a result, people in the story team constantly left and changed.
The team was apparently constantly overwhelmed and did not get the staff they requested. They wanted to convert freelancers to full-time positions, but the studio rejected requests. Contracts were not renewed but were allowed to expire. This led to months of periods where the department remained understaffed.
The male lead writers allegedly portrayed female characters in Destiny in “demeaning, sexist ways.” They had clashes with other writers, especially female authors. It is said that men on the team drew characters in shocking, unrecognizable ways while the women were forced to watch.
She was apparently supposed to get stories that “reinforced harmful stereotypes”: Suraya Hawthorne.
Two male bosses of the story team are described as “authoritarian, cruel bosses” and “sexist nightmares” who treated female authors in such a way that they were regarded as if they were hired as secretaries.
When women complained about their treatment, they were told that they needed to toughen up.
The bosses humiliated employees in front of the team and then said that it was meant to be funny.
Complaints to the HR department led to nothing. It is said that there were people whose job it was to dismiss such complaints. Employees felt that Bungie protected the “rock stars” of the company, even if they behaved completely inappropriately.
People in Bungie’s leadership had code names for the women in the studio whom they found attractive. The code names referenced the physical appearance or hair color of the women. Some were simply derogatory. These code names were used without the women knowing.
Luke Smith had to step in as a writer twice to save Destiny. After the report, one wonders: was he part of the problem or the solution?
Stress between the story department and the cinematics
What problems were there with cooperation?
There have repeatedly been issues with the leadership level, especially with former story leads who were promoted but were dissatisfied with the current story. The problem was apparently that the bosses had a vague idea of what “the vision” of Destiny 1 should be. It was just vague, diffuse, and nowhere documented. The authors of Destiny 2 were repeatedly criticized for not fulfilling this vision.
Another major problem was the collaboration between the story department and the cinematic department, which enjoyed higher prestige within Bungie.
It is said that the cinematic department often did its own thing, did not coordinate with the story department, and made decisions that led to the story having to be completely rewritten.
Writers would find out about some changes to their work only when the voice lines had already been recorded.
What was the problem with crunch? Because the story team was chronically understaffed and did not get help, employees had to work between 60 and 100 hours when an expansion was upcoming. One team member reportedly became so ill that they could no longer type and had to dictate text.
The issue was strongly linked to the fact that the story team was consistently criticized from both outside and within.
The Curse of Osiris was a low point in the history of Destiny 2 in 2017.
What was the issue with reddit? It is said that the criticism of the first DLC of Destiny 2, “Curse of Osiris,” was terrible on reddit. Individual women from the story team were singled out as guilty and were attacked.
These comments were then sent by a Bungie leader to other studio heads to show that the story was the problem.
In front of the team, it was said that they need not worry, as the authors from Destiny 1 would be brought back to solve the problems. As a result, the authors of Destiny 2 became afraid to do anything that would be poorly received by the community – thus they continued to crunch.
How bad was the situation in other departments? Although the report mainly focuses on the story team, it says that there were also issues with certain leadership figures in other departments at Bungie who behaved completely inappropriately.
There were surely repeated issues with long-time employees in leadership positions, who had been at Bungie since Halo 3, believing they could take liberties, and treating women poorly. There were also reports of racist and homophobic remarks.
The report also mentions that many sources said Bungie was still better than many other gaming studios. Only a few reported “physical harassment,” with some having little or no negative experiences.
But you do not have to have posters of naked women in the office to be problematic. The issues at Bungie are often more subtle.
The reports also mention that problematic individuals ultimately left or were fired – albeit too late, from the perspective of their victims, but at least. Multiple times it is mentioned that men quickly rose through the ranks at Bungie because they were liked by the “old guard,” but then quickly left once they reached the top.
It is said that Bungie has a “clique” problem. To rise, you need to have friends in the company’s inner circle. Because the circle has been predominantly white and male from the beginning, white men have had an easier time advancing in the company. A Black woman states, for example, that she often felt completely invisible in meetings. Her feedback and questions were simply ignored.
Pete Parsons addresses the problem immediately.
Bungie immediately reacts to the report
How does the report react? The head of Bungie issued a statement on Friday about the article, apologizing to anyone who experienced anything other than a “safe, fair, and professional work environment” (via bungie).
It is said that much has been done in recent years, including removing “Bad Actors”, i.e. troublesome individuals.
They claimed to have read the report properly for the first time and are currently digesting it. Parsons believes that anyone who deserved it has already been fired or no longer works for Bungie. If new information comes to light, they will investigate it.
They want to plan better now and set more reasonable release dates that take team health into better account. Therefore, they have postponed Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen.
Additionally, they have and will continue to strengthen their efforts to create a diverse and positive work environment.
She is the symbol for story issues: The Stranger.
The report does not name any responsible individuals but explains many problems
This is what it’s about: The problems in the report seem to focus mainly on one department of Destiny, the story team.
The reports explain a variety of problems and decisions in the 7-year history of Destiny and Destiny 2, which seemed puzzling from the outside:
No one in the report names the narrative leads that are described so poorly, but it is known, for example, that the story lead of Destiny 2 had to be replaced in April 2016 because he unexpectedly left the company after presenting a completely different storyline for Destiny 2 in a livestream in March 2016, of which we heard nothing later.
Destiny 2 was rebooted. Luke Smith had to take over and was heavily criticized for the final result.
It is known that the original author of Destiny 1 left the company, and a major rewrite had to take place there as well. This led to Destiny 1’s story being completely under-explained in many places: keyword “No time to explain why I don’t have time to explain.”
Whether the individuals who left during these reboots are the same people described in the article is not known. Caution should be exercised not to make assumptions about anyone.
The original article from IGN is extremely extensive and deals with a multitude of individual cases and problems. We will address more details of the report in the coming days on MeinMMO.
We have known for years that there were problems in the transition from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2 regarding the story:
For a week now, pre-order customers have had access to the new addon Endwalker from Final Fantasy XIV and are diligently playing through the story, which leaves many of them in tears. MeinMMO author Irina Moritz, on the other hand, has been (almost) smiling the whole time.
On December 3rd, all pre-order customers of Endwalker received access to the new content of the addon; many of them immediately dove into the story. I was also among the lucky ones who managed to escape the dreadful Error 2002.
Endwalker has sent me and other players on a journey of emotions, grinning and laughing countless times because the story warmed my heart during the cold season.
Warning: As this is my conclusion on the Endwalker addon, there will be spoilers for the story. If you haven’t yet completed the main story (MSQ), you should probably avoid this article (for now).
There are also spoilers for the story in the comments.
Bad Omen Before the Release for Story Lovers
The Endwalker addon faces the rather unique task of concluding an 11-year-old story. Such an event should of course unfold with plenty of fireworks and excitement.
Consequently, the director of the MMORPG, Naoki Yoshida, made extremely ominous remarks in various interviews before the release. Players should not feel too secure that nothing would happen to the main characters in the story, according to the boss. And the launch trailer for Endwalker also gave the feeling while watching that there would be a lot of blood flowing in the addon.
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Yoshida’s facial expression while discussing possible deaths of NPCs in Endwalker has scared some players.
Thus, some players mentally prepared themselves for Endwalker being a massacre. Characters would die left and right, there would be innocent victims, the world would burn, and we would lose many good NPC friends.
It’s an experience that FFXIV players have already gone through in previous addons. Like when the beloved NPC Haurchefaunt was killed or when the Ascian Elidibus, who was actually an enemy, was defeated. These scenes have brought some players to tears.
As part of my work at MeinMMO, I always keep an eye on the gaming community (actually, I should keep both eyes open). After all, we want to know what’s happening with gamers. And from about Sunday onwards, the first posts from players who had completed the Endwalker story started appearing in the FFXIV bubble.
People played for up to 40 hours straight because they desperately wanted to see the ending. And many of them had tears in their eyes during the journey because they were so affected by the events in the story.
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Crying, sobbing, and wailing: For many players, these are the three states of Endwalker.
Endwalker Delivers Exactly What I Expected and Wished For
Gaming as a hobby has accompanied me, like many of you, throughout my life. And while I enjoy playing (almost) all kinds of games, I particularly like them when they have a “message.” A message conveyed through the story or gameplay that, in the best case, makes me smile.
Such games include the Mass Effect trilogy, Undertale, Journey, and of course FFXIV. From the beginning, the story of the MMORPG was driven by themes of goodness, understanding and above all hope.
The hope that in the end, everything will turn out well. That despite all the problems and suffering, there are still beautiful moments in the world. And I entered Endwalker with exactly this conviction. No matter what Yoshida or the trailer suggested: In the end, everything will be fine.
Hardly any game brought me as much joy in 2021 as Endwalker (It Takes Two was also very great).
I held on to this conviction throughout the entire addon, even when the situation often seemed hopeless.
Initially, one is confronted in Garlemald with the suffering of its inhabitants. The evil Garlean are suddenly no longer the ruthless conquerors and oppressors, but helpless people in need. But due to their experiences and state propaganda, they would rather die than accept help from the outside.
It seems there is no way to reach them. And yet, in the end, it is possible, even though not everyone could be saved.
When the end of the world breaks out and Thavnair is overrun by monsters, the situation becomes even more desperate. People turn into monsters and attack their friends and relatives, who in turn succumb to despair and become monsters.
Vanaspati was a dungeon where many terrible things happened. You see a mother transforming into a monster before her children’s eyes, and then they follow her.
But even here, there were always moments filled with hope. Despite horrific scenes, one could draw something good from the situation that helped to move on.
And every time the situation turned for the better, I celebrated and smiled like a fool. Because it was just beautiful to see that my hopes had not been in vain. And with every difficult situation that was overcome, the hope grew stronger that we would ultimately succeed.
At times, I felt like a small child because Endwalker swept me away. There was no time for tears. There were many problems to solve and the end of the world to prevent.
And although the path to the grand finale was littered with tragedies, it only strengthened my determination and my smile in the end.
I also found it great that there was no real “villain” to defeat. It was very much in the spirit of FFXIV. It showed that there isn’t one big evil cause for problems that you must eliminate to make everything okay.
The world is a complicated place, and attributing everything to one person or entity would be much too simple and disrespectful to the buildup of over 10 years of story.
I knew that the FFXIV team would not deliver a bad and depressing ending (you probably knew that too) and was not disappointed.
More about FFXIV and Endwalker on MeinMMO can be found here:
These happy endings are one of the reasons why FFXIV has been my “happy place” for years. You probably know it: Gaming as a hobby is a form of escapism. Especially in recent years, there have been almost daily bad news about the pandemic and other issues in the world. That really brings you down.
And when you’re in gaming communities every day, you are overwhelmed with negativity. There are always complaints, anger, frustration, and even death threats against developers.
But I refuse to get angry about my hobby. What good is a hobby that only brings me bad mood and makes me upset? I might as well punch myself in the face.
A meme that has been circulating in the FFXIV community in recent months. Players use the MMORPG to boost their mental health.
That’s why FFXIV has become a kind of “safe haven” for me over the years. Whenever I notice that my mood is sinking, I log into the MMORPG and go on an exploration tour through various player houses. The sheer amount of creativity that some houses are built with is just wonderful to see.
Or I get creative myself and look for cool locations to take nice screenshots. Or I just hang out in a hub city, watch the people and listen to music. It’s just therapeutic being able to unwind in a game like that.
And especially when bad news and anger are the order of the day, a beautiful story of hope like in Endwalker can be balm for the soul. It has strengthened me in my daily endeavor to pay more attention to good things and to appreciate positive little things. That helps enormously.
Even voice actress Mica Burton is among those who sought and found comfort and relaxation in FFXIV.
And I’m not alone in this. People crave happy endings. That’s why we enjoy reading fairy tales or watching classic Disney movies. They bring positivity and beautiful feelings into our often grey and frustrating everyday life.
For me and many others, FFXIV has therefore become our “happy place” where we log in to relax. And Endwalker has reinforced this feeling with its hopeful and positive story and warmed the heart.
Of course, not everything is peace, joy, and pancakes. It’s not like that anywhere. There are problems like Error 2002, there are complaints and annoying players. But that’s okay. It’s something I can accept calmly because the positive experiences outweigh the negatives.
And in the end, as always, everything will be alright.
Just before Christmas, such a controversial decision is a big topic in the community. Many players hope that Niantic will apologize for this experiment and put a good, free box in the shop. Others believe that this is only the beginning and that the developers are planning more experiments of this kind.
This is new: On December 9, two accounts linked to Niantic spoke up on Twitter.
YouTuber Zyonik writes (via twitter.com): “Niantic told me that they introduced the lure module boxes with different prices as a test to improve the game experience. They decided not to announce it because that could have distorted the results.”
The Twitter account “GOStadiumPvP” writes (via twitter.com): “Update from Niantic on the price differences for lure module boxes. In this specific test, the team ultimately decided to remain silent about it, as widespread knowledge of the test could influence the results. They are aware of the frustration this causes in the community and will seriously consider the feedback regarding improving transparency and communication.”
“Didn’t they promise to act more transparently at the end of summer? Uff,” writes ChartreuseMage on reddit
“Wait, they decided to *remain silent about it, as widespread knowledge of the test could influence the results’. Do they think the player base is as bad at communicating as they are? And that we don’t have the internet?” asks GhostHarvester on reddit.
On Twitter, makeshift95 writes (via Twitter.com): “I understand the experiment and that they want to test the limits. But at a time when the community is upset that the dragon event puts players behind paywalls, I don’t know if that was the best timing and to hide it from players.”
Just before Christmas, such a controversial decision is a big topic in the community. Many players hope that Niantic will apologize for this experiment and put a good, free box in the shop. Others believe that this is only the beginning and that the developers are planning more experiments of this kind.
The lure module box costs in the shop for Pokémon GO for some players 3 to 4 euros more than for other players. However, there was initially no explanation. Now there are statements from the developers.
This is the controversy: For a few days now, you can find a bundle with various lure modules in the shop of Pokémon GO, which is called “lure module box”. Trainers quickly noticed: For some, the box costs 350 coins (about €3.50), while for others, the box costs up to 700 coins (about €7). Initially, the community thought it was a mistake, but more and more players reported differing prices.
Niantic remained silent about this for days. Now they say that they did it intentionally and didn’t want to announce anything at first.
Lure module box with different prices for different players
This is the box: In the Pokémon GO shop, you can find the box under the “Limited Time Only” tab. It contains
A rain lure module
A magnetic lure module
A moss lure module
A glacier lure module
What prices are there for the box? It is unusual for players to pay different prices for the same box in Pokémon GO. It is known that there are different prices for tickets and coin purchases depending on whether one buys in the Samsung Galaxy Store or through Google Play. However, such huge differences as with the lure module boxes were previously unknown.
On reddit, user VolksDK asked on December 6 how many coins the lure module boxes cost players. Over 600 people responded in the comments, naming the following prices for the same lure module box with the same contents:
350 coins
400 coins
450 coins
500 coins
550 coins
600 coins
650 coins
700 coins
Players tried to find a pattern, but the prices seem to be randomly selected. Some players living in the same household have different prices. It is therefore not dependent on the region.
“I believe the price differences are random. They are just testing to see how many boxes are sold at which prices. I wouldn’t pay my price [650 coins]. I might have bought it at 350.”
The idea that Niantic is conducting this action to test how much a box is still interesting for players was shared by many players in the community.
This is new: On December 9, two accounts linked to Niantic spoke up on Twitter.
YouTuber Zyonik writes (via twitter.com): “Niantic told me that they introduced the lure module boxes with different prices as a test to improve the game experience. They decided not to announce it because that could have distorted the results.”
The Twitter account “GOStadiumPvP” writes (via twitter.com): “Update from Niantic on the price differences for lure module boxes. In this specific test, the team ultimately decided to remain silent about it, as widespread knowledge of the test could influence the results. They are aware of the frustration this causes in the community and will seriously consider the feedback regarding improving transparency and communication.”
“Didn’t they promise to act more transparently at the end of summer? Uff,” writes ChartreuseMage on reddit
“Wait, they decided to *remain silent about it, as widespread knowledge of the test could influence the results’. Do they think the player base is as bad at communicating as they are? And that we don’t have the internet?” asks GhostHarvester on reddit.
On Twitter, makeshift95 writes (via Twitter.com): “I understand the experiment and that they want to test the limits. But at a time when the community is upset that the dragon event puts players behind paywalls, I don’t know if that was the best timing and to hide it from players.”
Just before Christmas, such a controversial decision is a big topic in the community. Many players hope that Niantic will apologize for this experiment and put a good, free box in the shop. Others believe that this is only the beginning and that the developers are planning more experiments of this kind.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
At the beginning of the week, we at MeinMMO wanted to know what you think of the much-criticized specialists in Battlefield 2042 and whether they should be replaced by the old classes. Here are your answers.
The specialists have had a tough time in Battlefield 2042. From the very beginning, they have faced criticism for replacing the old class system and turning things upside down.
At the same time, there are also supporters in the community who do not see the problem with the specialists, but rather criticize other aspects of the game. If you are not yet aware of what the specialists are about, you can find our guide with an overview of all 10 specialists and their characteristics.
Our survey clearly showed: Most of you would prefer to do without specialists and want the old classes back.
4908 readers followed our call (as of December 11th, 08:20 AM). Each participant could only cast one vote. The initial question was: Should Battlefield 2042 remove the specialists and bring back the old classes?
This is the result:
Yes, I preferred the earlier classes – 79 %, 3863 votes
I don’t care, I like both systems – 12 %, 600 votes
No, I like the additional freedom with the specialists – 9 %, 445 votes
The result is therefore quite clear. Nearly 80% of you wish that Battlefield 2042 would return to the old class system instead of having specialists.
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones. And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:
Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
More than 3,000 people voted here on MeinMMO for the favorite class in Season 25 of Diablo 3. At the top, two classes are fighting hard for victory. We will show you the winners and losers.
What’s going on with Diablo 3? On December 10, Season 25 started in Diablo 3. For players, this means they can create a new seasonal character and start from “scratch”. Without gear, without gold, without Paragon points. A great race begins, where one aims to quickly reach max level and then run through the Greater Nephalem Rifts.
Before the season started, there were balance changes that made some classes stronger and others weaker. In our survey about which class you want to play in Season 25, there is a close race.
This is how you voted: You had one vote in the survey. If you want to play multiple classes in Season 25, select the one you are most looking forward to. Today we look at the results. 3,174 people participated in the survey (as of December 11 at 10:50 AM). And here’s how you voted:
Rank 7: Crusader with 206 votes – Corresponds to about 6%
Rank 6: Witch Doctor with 308 votes – Corresponds to about 10%
Rank 5: Wizard with 332 votes – Corresponds to about 10%
Rank 4: Necromancer with 333 votes – Corresponds to about 10%
Rank 3: Barbarian with 376 votes – Corresponds to about 12%
Rank 2: Demon Hunter with 772 votes – Corresponds to about 24%
Rank 1: Monk with 847 votes – Corresponds to about 27%
How strong is the Monk? Many of you want to play the Monk. In the last seasons, the class already established itself with Spin-to-Win builds far ahead in the meta. In Season 25, the Monk’s strongest build is the Inna Set with Mystic Allies. This plays high in the S-Tier. Close behind, in the A-Tier, you will find four other builds of the Monk.
In our Tier List for Season 25, you will find the currently best builds for each class:
But the Crusader also has two builds in S-Tier with “AdT Heaven’s Fury” and “Akkhan Bombardment”. Although it is unpopular in our survey, it has a lot of potential in the new season. This might be a reason for you to play this class and encounter less competition on the leaderboards.
Which classes were popular in the past? We regularly conduct surveys about your favorite class in Diablo 3 here on MeinMMO at the start of each season.
In Season 24, the Monk won with 549 votes. In second place, you chose the Demon Hunter (All results)
In Season 23, the Monk was in second to last place. The Wizard won with 643 votes – Just behind was the Barbarian with 622 votes (All results)
In Season 22, the Demon Hunter secured first place with 430 votes. The Necromancer was just behind in second place (All results)
Which class will you start with in Season 25 and why did you choose it? Share it with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players from the community.
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The German YouTuber Maximillian “HandOfBlood” Knabe (29) has founded a team with Eintracht Spandau that aims to compete in League of Legends in 2022. The team is now entering into a partnership with Sparkasse: HandOfBlood will be the high-Elo advisor. The stated goal: to coach and motivate LoL players stuck in ELO hell to help them get out.
This is the announcement: Sparkasse is discovering esports for itself. It is said that they have hired HandOfBlood as “Germany’s first esports advisor”.
Sparkasse has already shown enthusiasm for esports, having been a sponsor at the playoffs of the European professional league LEC in 2021, and they want to continue this in 2022. Furthermore, they are now also an official partner of “Eintracht Spandau”, the German LoL team founded by HandOfBlood.
In 2022, Sparkasse aims to launch an esports campaign: The idea is for HandOfBlood to showcase his “core competency in esports consultancy”. Viewers will get a taste of what that looks like in a commercial from April 2021.
“My colleagues are all Platinum – and I can keep up with them!”
The ad shows: In the ad, two clients sit in front of the office of the “high-Elo advisor”, HandOfBlood, and share their experiences in ELO hell. Of course, both are actually much stronger than the league they unfairly have to play in: The teammates are constantly “inting” and then simply leave the matches. Who doesn’t know that feeling?
In the background, HandOfBlood is loudly tearing apart a player, already hinting that if the player continues to perform poorly at “Iron level”, he might end up like the “Silver goofballs” with whom he has a meeting shortly. The two flinch.
The ad plays on the typical complaints of LoL players in ranked matches, who generally feel undervalued and only perform poorly because they always receive terrible teammates. They talk about the “ELO hell” they are stuck in and from which they cannot escape.
For those who want to see what a “high-Elo” consultation looks like: A 21-minute video features HandOfBlood in action in ELO hell (via YouTube).
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Why is this happening right now? Sparkasse apparently wants to reach a younger target audience.
HandOfBlood is seemingly looking for sponsors for his esports team “Eintracht Spandau”, with the aim of winning the EU Masters League within two years, which requires a budget. This is also stated on Twitter: “An esports team costs a lot of money.” (via twitter).
The idea behind Eintracht Spandau is to build a “regional esports organization” with the help of a major YouTuber and his agency, which keeps LoL professionals on board for longer than six months, allowing fans to identify with the brand.
After REWE, Sparkasse is already the second “traditional German institution” seeking to connect with the German esports scene. A few days ago, we reported on REWE on MeinMMO:
The big winter update “The Contract” is just around the corner with its December release for GTA Online. This time it will be a highlight for those who wished for a single-player DLC, as Franklin – one of the main characters of the single-player – plays an important role.
What kind of update is this? Recently, Rockstar Games introduced the big winter update for GTA Online. For the online mode of GTA 5, it brings new weapons, new cars, properties, and content once again. The trailer surprised a large part of the community, as it featured a familiar face: Franklin Clinton. He is one of the three protagonists in the GTA 5 single-player alongside Michael and Trevor.
Now, more than eight years after the release of GTA 5, he is making his grand comeback. For fans who wished for a continuation of the story with DLCs, this is a big highlight in the history of Grand Theft Auto V.
Who is Franklin Clinton?
This is his story: Franklin is introduced early in the story of GTA 5. Together with his best buddy Lamar, you steal cars and learn about Frank’s special ability – slowing down time. Retrieving cars in repo jobs is for a long time the job that keeps Franklin and Lamar afloat. Their first jobs are for car dealership owner Simeon Yetarian, who is already featured in contact missions and repo jobs in GTA Online.
Throughout the story, Franklin meets Michael De Santa, another protagonist. Through him, he also meets Trevor Philips. Together, the three rob banks, deal with gangs, and get involved in questionable deals. At Franklin’s side, you often see his loyal Rottweiler Chop, who lives with Franklin, even though he actually belongs to Lamar.
Franklin appears in the story as a clever character who makes rational decisions
He is the “youngster” among the three protagonists
Although he is young and learns a lot from his mentor Michael, he often helps Michael with important decisions
Friends and acquaintances describe Franklin in the story as an unloyal guy who lets his friends down, which is not true for the majority of the story
This role he plays in GTA Online: Surprisingly, Rockstar Games announced in December that Franklin Clinton will become a part of GTA Online on December 15, with the release of “The Contract” update. He and the Rottweiler Chop are among the new content of the free DLC.
It is said that Franklin Clinton has accomplished quite a lot after the big heist of the Union Depository. He is now part of an agency that is the focus of the update. The slogan of the agency in full GTA style:
“Welcome to F. Clinton and Partner, a new agency from Celebrity Solutions that offers Vinewood’s elite solutions for elite problems.”
Of course, buddy Lamar Davis cannot be missing. He introduces you to a celebrity who is so important for the success of the agency. Once again, it proves that good friends support each other.
In the Contract update, you join Franklin, Chop, and the rest of the gang to recover the lost music of rapper and producer Dr. Dre. The songs were on the phone that the rap legend lost on the way to the party island Cayo Perico.
Those who played the story of Grand Theft Auto V and cheered for Franklin, Trevor, and Michael understand why the desire for story DLCs arose so quickly. Rockstar itself once stated that new content for the single-player of GTA 5 would neither be possible nor necessary (via gameinformer).
Yet the community’s desire remained. And players are so serious about it that mods for the single-player finally provide the desired content – however, the content comes from the minds of the community.
How do you feel about Rockstar Games bringing important characters like Franklin from the story to GTA Online? Would you like more of this content, or would you prefer more new characters? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO, a Dragon Event is currently taking place, but trainers are noticing little of it. There are only a few Dragon spawns in the wild and the good Dragon Pokémon are hiding in raids. This is how the community is reacting.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? Since December 7th, the “Dragon Spiral Descent” event has been running in Pokémon GO. Not only does it have a complicated name, but the content is also not convincing. Tomorrow, December 12th, the event ends, and trainers feel that the timed event doesn’t feel like a Dragon event.
Moreover, there were problems at the start and the “good” Pokémon are hiding in raids.
Spawns in the wild with Vulpix, Jurob, and Voltilamm
This was announced: In the announcement for the event, Niantic writes which Pokémon should occur more frequently in the wild (via pokemongolive.com). These include Vulpix, Jurob, Dratini, Voltilamm, Sniebel, Knacklion, Elezeba, and Flampion. Those who are lucky may encounter Dragonir, Vibrava, and Kapuno in the wild.
Additionally, the new Pokémon Shardrago makes its debut in the game and has been available since the event started. Niantic states that one can also find and catch the shiny version of Shardrago directly if one is lucky enough. Accordingly, anticipation for the new Pokémon has risen.
These are the problems: In the wild, one primarily encounters non-Dragon Pokémon. Wherever you look, you see Vulpix, Jurob, and Voltilamm. Dragon spawns like Vibrava and Knacklion exist but are rare. And those hoping to find one of the coveted Kapuno in the wild need a lot of luck.
In the community on reddit the problems become clear. There, PplagiatT writes: “The Dragon event feels more like a Vulpix spotlight hour.” He collected over 2600 upvotes and 300 comments for his post. Additionally, the user mentions that about 40 to 50 percent of his spawns are Vulpix, while it is snowing outside.
For PplagiatT, this makes no sense at all: “Niantic, if you don’t want to give us dragons, at least give us the normal ice and steel Pokémon – it’s mid-December after all.”
Pokewatch104 comments, “For me, it’s a spotlight hour with Voltilamm.”
LoStBoYjOhN writes: “I mainly see Vulpix, Jurob, and Voltilamm. Occasionally, I see Vibrava/Knacklion or a Dratini/Dragonir and much rarer Sniebel. All other spawns in the wild are Parfi and Flampion. I believe I need nothing else besides shinies and Kapuno, but the grind is getting annoying.”
Player Level-Particular-455 explains: “I believe the problem is that it’s not a Dragon event. It was named after the place where you can catch Shardragon for the first time and there aren’t many dragons there. However, it’s understandable that the community is confused.”
Nevertheless, trainers were looking forward to the Dragon Pokémon Kapuno and Shardrago, which are explicitly mentioned in the announcement. One can also encounter the strong dragon through field research, as indicated in the official announcement. But when you look up what these research tasks are, the excitement quickly diminishes.
The event quests for the Dragon Spiral Descent event – Source: TheSilphRoad.com
The coveted dragons are hiding behind tasks like “Win a raid” or “Win 3 raids.” Raids are associated with the use of raid passes, of which you receive one for free daily (and additionally a remote raid pass once a week). Otherwise, the passes are available for purchase in the shop.
The YouTuber TrainerTips has become a star in the community through Pokémon GO, reaching nearly a million subscribers. He describes the event in one of his latest videos as “kind of a scam” (via YouTube.com). He explains in the video that the event is a disappointment for him. “The new shiny Shardragon is behind a paywall and tied to raids.”
How do you like the current Dragon Spiral Descent event in Pokémon GO? Do you think it’s okay that the strong dragons are so hard to obtain and that Niantic ties them to raids, or would you have preferred better spawns and other research tasks? Share your thoughts on the topic here in the comments on MeinMMO.
Google wants to bring the best Android games to PC and will use their new service Google Play Games, which is set to go live in 2022. Will Diablo Immortal, the highly anticipated mobile game from Blizzard, also be included? We at MeinMMO summarize.
What has been announced? Google announced a new program last night during the Game Awards, which will make it possible to play Android games on PC.
Similar to BlueStacks, an Android will be simulated on your computer, allowing you to comfortably play your favorite mobile titles on PC.
Google spokesperson Alex Garcia-Kummert told The Verge magazine that the program will be a completely standalone application and will not rely on the assistance and technology of partners like BlueStacks or Microsoft. It is also said that it will not be exclusive to Windows 11.
What does this bring you? Unlike BlueStacks, games will not be streamed from the cloud but installed locally on your Windows PC. This could also mean that you don’t necessarily need an internet connection to play.
Additionally, it should be possible to transfer your save files in games at any time, allowing you to play with the same save game on Android, laptop, PC, and tablet.
While Microsoft is currently also working on ways to play your Android games on PC, Google has the advantage here that, unlike Microsoft, it does not necessarily require Windows 11. The new Google service will run on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and will be made available for download directly from Google.
When can you use this? There is no release date yet. Google limits itself to the timeframe of “sometime in 2022.” This statement suggests that it is not immediately around the corner, and you will need to be patient.
Diablo Immortal is also set to launch in 2022, specifically in the first half of 2022. However, it is still unclear whether the release of Google’s emulator will coincide, allowing you to play Diablo Immortal on PC right at launch.
Diablo Immortal aims to bring the popular franchise to mobile devices as well
Is Diablo Immortal on PC possible?
Which games can you play? Unfortunately, Google has not clearly defined which games this includes. It is also unclear whether you will be able to play all Android games on the new Google emulator.
Greg Hartrell, Google’s Product Director for Android Games, said to The Verge magazine:
By the end of 2022, players will be able to enjoy their favorite Google Play games on more devices. It will be possible to seamlessly switch between your phone, a tablet, a Chromebook, and also Windows PCs.
This program built by Google will bring the best Google Play games to more laptops and desktop PCs, and we are excited to expand our platform. We look forward to our players being able to enjoy their favorite Android games even more soon.
In another context, it was mentioned that they are bringing “the best of Google Play Games to laptops and PCs” – this could mean that all games are meant or just a selection.
Will Diablo be included? There is still no official confirmation that you will be able to play Diablo Immortal on PC with this. However, Diablo Immortal is one of the most anticipated mobile titles for 2022.
It would be a smart move by Google to include Diablo Immortal in the program to get closer to the Diablo fans who mostly play at home on PC.
We at MeinMMO will, of course, keep you updated should new information arise.
What do you think about it? Do you use emulators like BlueStacks and see the advantage that a dedicated application built by Google could bring? Or do you consider it rather unnecessary? Feel free to share your opinion with us and leave a comment here on MeinMMO.
In FIFA 22, a brand new event called “Versus” is just around the corner. You can find everything about the new promo with the teams “Versus Fire” and “Versus Ice” here.
The FUT community had actually been expecting an announcement for the winter Freeze event, but EA surprises with a completely new event called “Versus”, which is still strongly reminiscent of the Freeze cards from last year.
Thus, there will now be no classic FUTmas event for the second time.
Update, December 10, 2021 – What is this event? More information about “Versus” is now available (via EA.com). There will be two teams – the “Versus Fire” and “Versus Ice” team.
Both teams will apparently feature the same players – albeit with different boosts. There will always be two unique permanent upgrades, as well as different item designs.
The Versus Fire team will land in the packs of FIFA 22 on the evening of December 10 at 7:00 PM. On Monday, December 13, the Ice Team will follow.
Versus “Team Fire” with Gabriel Jesus, Rashford, Valverde
These players are included: In the Versus “Team Fire”, there are some cards that look extremely strong. This includes improved versions of offensive and defensive players. You can see the cards here:
You can see the complete Fire Team here
ST: Gabriel Jesus (89)
LM: Rashford (88)
ZM: Valverde (87)
IV: Koundé (87)
RF: Adama Traoré (86)
ST: Correa (86)
IV: Gomez (86)
ZM: Pereyra (85)
LV: Schulz (85)
RV: Mbabu (85)
ZOM: Claude-Maurice (84)
Special SBCs at the Versus Event
What else will be in the event? In addition to the two teams, there will also be special SBCs and weekly tasks during the promo. There will be talks about “iconic adversaries” and “Derby Showdowns” that are intended to highlight famous rivalries.
One of the players who will be featured in the promo is likely to be Christian Pulisic. He has already been introduced on social media:
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Xur is taking a little break from the activities at the 30th anniversary in Destiny 2 today, packing his Exotics and heading out to support interested Guardians in their fight for the universe. What he brings today, on December 10, and where he is located, you will of course find out on MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Destiny 2 players were able to reclaim the iconic Gjallarhorn this week as part of the celebrations for Bungie’s 30th anniversary. The once “King of Rocket Launchers” returned to the game with a catalyst and special sound effects for his fellow rocket launchers.
Additionally, it became known that in the new dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” particularly special armor will drop. They have a fifth artifact mod slot. The armors are considered master armors and will apparently also drop in other activities in the future.
In PvP, the exotic hand cannon “Wegbereiter” is currently a hot favorite. This weapon is inspired by Halo and can be earned through the Exo-quest “Magnum Opus”.
Furthermore, Bungie released a new trailer for “The Witch Queen” at the Game Awards. It seems that players will return to Mars, even though it has now changed.
All info about Xur on December 10, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When will Xur arrive? Xur has left his treasure chamber, as usual, to be there for you by the Daily Reset. Until Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Weekly Reset at 6 PM, you can shop Exotics from him.
This week his job is particularly stressful. Because not only does he sell his goods to you, but also simultaneously hosts the “Trials of Eternity”. So he may be a bit rushed.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
Xur’s position: This week you will find Xur on Nessus, at his favorite tree. Say “Hello” to him and do a little shopping.
Xur is at the Guardian Grave on Nessus.
Xur’s inventory from December 10 to December 14 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? As always, Xur will have an exotic weapon and armor for all characters, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.
This week he has the legendary armor “Anti-Destroyer Set” on offer for you. If it is still missing in your collection, this is the opportunity.
Top sword on offer: The Falling Guillotine is, by the way, a top roll with “Unyielding Blade” and “Whirlwind Blade”.
Xur’s exotic and legendary offer at a glance.
Xur’s offer at a glance:
Weapon: Wardcliff Coil, rocket launcher – for 29 Legendary Shards
Xur always carries with him: You will always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an Exotic Code.
The Iron Banner awaits – Trials of Osiris are cancelled
When Iron Banner is active, no Trials of Osiris take place. This way, both PvP events get the necessary attention, maintaining their relevance. As always, Control is active in Iron Banner. However, watch out for your power level, as the level advantages in Iron Banner are just like in Trials.
What do you think about Xur’s new job? Is he doing well or should he focus on expanding his business with shaders and old armor ornaments for you? Did you know that Xur has even more secrets?
The Minecraft streamer Dream was involved in a major scandal regarding one of his speedruns, as he cheated to achieve it. But his fans couldn’t care less: Dream is extremely popular. He has now won the award for “Content Creator” of the year 2021 at “The Game Awards.” He says: If you don’t like it, you can deal with it.
Why is Dream considered a cheater?
Dream was involved in a larger controversy: The YouTuber, who appears only masked, does speedruns in Minecraft, trying to kill the Ender Dragon as quickly as possible. One run went particularly well, as Dream was so lucky with loot that people said it was impossible – a cheat must have been used. The probability of such luck is 1 in 117,000,000,000.
Dream was stripped of the record – however, he vehemently denied the cheating allegations. Ultimately, Dream admitted that it wasn’t luck. He said he had installed a plugin that changes drop rates in Minecraft but had overlooked that this plugin might have contributed to his record. He wasn’t aware of it.
Despite these allegations, Dream is incredibly popular. He has 27.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 1.8 million fans following him on Twitter. He also likes to use this influence to manipulate votes. Sometimes just to show that he can.
This is the award he has now won: Dream has won the award for “Content Creator of the Year” at The Game Awards. He was nominated alongside Grefg, Ibai, Gaules, and Fuslie.
The nomination was made by a jury, who largely decided who won the award. However, there was also a public component, and Dream had urged people to vote for him.
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Dream urged people to vote for him – and that had an immediate massive impact – 62,000 likes.
Twitch streamers wished for other nominations
This is the background story: The nomination of Dream was critically discussed beforehand, as the other 4 nominees are Twitch streamers – Dream, however, rarely streams on Twitch.
Dream was also the only male content creator who streams in English.
In the Twitch bubble, it was felt that others deserved the spot more than him, such as Ludwig, xQc or Sykkuno, who had shaped Twitch in 2021. However, there was fierce backlash on Twitter for these statements.
That Dream was involved in this cheating scandal, however, did not seem to worry many. The criticism towards Dream was more that he hardly ever streams on Twitch. The other 3 male creators who were nominated stream in Spanish or Portuguese, and hardly make a mark in the English-speaking Twitch scene.
Ludwig was considered by some, including Dream himself, to be the creator who most deserved the award in 2021.
“If you don’t like it, you can deal with it”
This is what Dream says about his victory: Dream says: “Anyone who is angry now can remain angry.”
There are many great people who deserve recognition, including the other nominees and many others. He hopes that they will be appreciated as much as possible.
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In the Tier List for Season 25 in Diablo 3 we show you the best classes, builds, and items. Balance changes from Patch 2.7.2 are also taken into account.
What’s going on in Diablo 3? Today, on December 10th, Season 25 starts in Diablo 3. The new season comes with Patch 2.7.2, which introduces Soul Shards into the game. Anyone starting with Season 25 begins at “zero” with their character and then tries to get to level 70 quickly.
In this Tier List, we want to show you which classes and builds have the greatest potential in S25 and which class is the best.
What makes Season 25 special? The big highlight in Season 25 is the Soul Shards. You receive them due to the new season theme and can carry up to two Shards per build at the same time. Each Soul Shard can be upgraded three times. This influences the builds in Season 25, as certain abilities synergize very well with the new “jewels”.
Who creates the Tier List? As a basis, we take the Tier List from maxroll.gg. The website develops this Tier List through extensive testing and mathematics. It is backed by the team around Rob, Wudijo, Northwar, Facefoot, Raxxanterax, and Chewignom. Major Diablo streamers now use the website maxroll.gg to share their builds. It has even been available in German since April 1st.
We embed the Tier List here in the article as a graphic. Here and on the following pages of the article, we present the top 3 builds for each class along with a link to the build (in German). This way, you can easily recreate the builds and slice through Season 25.
The Tier List for Season 25 in Diablo 3 – Source: Maxroll.gg
What do the rankings “S” to “F” mean? The strongest builds of Season 25 can be found in the S-Tier. They have the highest potential in this season. The tier rankings below have less potential, but are by no means “bad”.
So use this Tier List as a rough guide. The actual potential of a build is determined by how many Paragon levels you farm with your character. With enough time investment, every class and most builds can be strong.
Additionally, you should consider that each of the builds listed, even those in the F-Tier, is capable of cracking Greater Nephalem Rifts of level 150. You need this milestone to unlock ancient items. They are among the strongest items in Diablo 3.
This is what we show you here: On this and the next six pages of the article, you will find the three top builds for Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Witch Doctor, Monk, Wizard, Crusader, and Necromancer. Clicking on the links behind the builds will redirect you to the website of maxroll.gg. There you will find the builds in detail with all items, Soul Shards, gems, abilities, and runes.
If the builds are named with “LoN” or “LoD”, these are abbreviations for the Legacy bonuses. You receive these through a gem or a set of rings.
A-Tier: Whirlwind (via maxroll.gg) – The WW build of the Barbarian did not make it to S-Tier in Season 25. Nevertheless, the set still plays well and very easily. When executing Whirlwind, you rush through the portals and also inflict “Rend” on enemies (thanks to Moira’s Pride). It is a set that is easy to learn but hard to master.
A-Tier: LoD Hammer (via maxroll.gg) – With this set, you play very differently than a WW Barb. The advantages of the build are that you can absorb a lot of damage, attack quickly, and deal a lot of damage. However, you only have a small AOE radius, and the playstyle is not particularly varied.
B-Tier: Earthquake with Starter Set (via maxroll.gg) – The “Might of the Earth” set is the starter set for Barbarians in Season 25. It can be easily combined with an earthquake build that brings a lot of fun. You hop from monster mass to monster mass and blast everything away with your AOE damage. A fun build that everyone should try who likes Barbarians in Diablo 3.
On the next page, we will show you the three best builds of the Demon Hunter in Season 25 of Diablo 3.
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With Season 1 of Call of Duty: Vanguard came the first Battle Pass of the game. This introduces a new form of cosmetic customization options. Players can’t believe what they are seeing and would prefer to look away. They find it not only greedy but incredibly ugly. MeinMMO shows you (unfortunately) what it looks like.
Cosmetic skins in games are no longer a novelty. This is especially true for shooters. Whether through in-game shops, Battle Pass rewards, or events: shooter players can unlock items in almost every modern game that allow them to customize their characters and weapons according to their preferences.
With the launch of Season 1 of CoD Vanguard the developers have started selling skins for another aspect of the game: The Killcam. And players are not responding well to this. They find it not only greedy from the developers – they find it especially incredibly ugly.
Traditional feature since 2007 gets a new coat of paint
What is the Killcam? The Killcam has been a mainstay of the CoD games since 2007. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare started it: when you get fragged, you see your own death from the perspective of your killer before respawning. This mechanic is still present in the game series 14 years later. It has since been expanded to include a final Killcam for all players from the last kill in a round. With Vanguard, a “Play of the Game” Killcam has also been added – which does not always work.
What is a Killcam skin? Since the start of Season 1, you can now decorate this Killcam with skins. This is a novelty in the CoD games. A Killcam skin can look like this, for example:
This Killcam skin is called “Cockpit” and will likely be available for purchase at a later time.
How do I get a Killcam skin? Some of the currently available Killcam skins are included in the Battle Pass – some as free unlocks, others only with the Premium Battle Pass. Other skins are available through shop bundles. The Killcam skin “In the Air,” depicted in the featured image, is part of the bundle “Hidden Agenda.” This costs 1500 CP in in-game currency, which is about 15 €.
“They are desperately looking for new things to pay for.”
How are the fans reacting? In the Vanguard communities, this innovation is not going over well. The most important Reddit thread on the topic has nearly 2,000 upvotes and is titled “This is probably one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a cosmetic.” (via reddit)
Of the hundreds of comments on this post, many are even more cynical:
jimk1692 writes: What in god’s name is that? (via reddit)
Promlematique_ is upset: “They are desperately looking for new things to pay for. It’s ridiculous.” (via reddit)
Nefferel writes: “Jesus… this image looks like it could be from the Nintendo 64 or something. It looks terrible.” (via reddit)
Azazel-brah thinks: “Reminds me of Buzz Lightyear. I can see the stickers slowly peeling off at the corners.” (via reddit)
Have the developers reacted yet? Activision and Sledgehammer Games have not yet commented on these reactions. The competition from EA and DICE has been able to say in similar fan protests, that the unpopular skins ended up in the main game unintentionally. Such a statement will likely not work in this case.
What do you think of these skins? Do you like them visually? Do you think the monetization of CoD Vanguard goes too far? Or do you find the skins and other purchasable cosmetics harmless and think the discussion is therefore unnecessary? Let us know in the comments.
The Killcam skins are not the only skins in CoD Vanguard that are currently causing problems. In particular, one operator should be avoided at the moment, because:
Christmas is the time of gratitude and gifts in Destiny 2. With the Dawning event next week, you can show your gratitude to the NPCs with fresh cookie deliveries and earn Glimmer gifts as well as winter items. However, it’s also the time when Eva Levante fulfills ultimate wicked wishes.
If you wish for something in Destiny 2, it can actually come true. Bungie has been often surprising lately. Should Xur become more important again? Now he is your new quiz show master with funny quotes. Do you miss the mysterious, interstellar space horse from the Season of the Renegade? Since early December, you can visit the translucent space horse in the latest 6-player activity and be accompanied by its whinny.
What would you wish for from Bungie? In the past months, Bungie asked the Destiny 2 community what personal Dawning wish they would direct to Eva Levante if they had one wish. The response was enormous, and the ideas under the Twitter tweet were true heartfelt wishes of the players (via Twitter).
On the wishlist of YouTuber Kackis-HD was the return of the weapons from the Black Armory.
Moira-DTM wished for a way to adjust their Guardian’s appearance post-factum.
Player D1 Alpha-Vet had three wishes at once. Return of the Sparrow Racing League, Iron Banner ornaments from Season 3, and Trials of the Nine armor ornaments for the Prophecy dungeon.
Lastly, player HNT-3R wrote to Eva: “Just give me the damn ‘Tobey Maguire Dance Emote’”
And the winner is: The ultimate wickedest dance move ever. By now, Guardians in Destiny 2 have discovered the emote “Ultra Cool Dance” in the game, and it was clear at that point which Christmas wish Eva fulfilled for the community.
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This is the new Destiny 2 emote “Ultra Cool Dance”.
Where does the new emote come from? This cult dance comes from the Hollywood debut of Spider-Man 3 in 2007. There, Spider-Man (played by Tobey Maguire), possessed by the Venom symbiote and thus transformed into a narcissist, dances to the song “People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul”, a remix of a James Brown song.
The dance remains a popular meme to this day, splitting a generation of Spider-Man fans. Some thought the dance was super cool and celebrated the hip swing, while others would rather quickly forget this “ultimate wicked” dance move out of embarrassment.
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The original dance from Spider-Man 3 (2007).
This is how the Destiny 2 community reacts: On Reddit, opinions were mixed. Some players thought it was cool. Others see it only as a ploy for Bungie to earn more from the Eververse.
This shows that Bungie is just chasing money with this vote.
Razorspades comments on Reddit that he had no idea where this emote actually comes from: “I wondered what it was. That’s hilarious. Now I have to buy it.” And User jesse2h notes: “Too little hip thrust for my taste.”
Bungie please play the background music for this dance and voice the dance based on Caramelldansen as well. [He refers here to the cat ears emote in Destiny 2]
Where can you get the new emote? Currently, the new dance emote “Ultra Cool Dance” is only available for 500 Silver in the Eververse shop among the items for the 30th anniversary in Destiny 2. However, we know that you will also be able to purchase it for 700 Glimmer after the Weekly Reset on January 4, 2022, in the new year.
This is what Destiny 2 players are still doing with emotes:
Destiny 2, or Eva Levante, has already fulfilled one Christmas wish from the community. Players can now celebrate their little Christmas gift with their teammates just like Tobey in Spider-Man 3 and also the Mars returns as a location with Witch Queen.
Did you know about the dance scene from Spider-Man 3? Do you think it’s a cool emote that belongs in Destiny 2 or more wicked trash? Did you think Eva is a secret Tobey Maguire fan?
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On December 16, 2021, the Holiday Event starts in Pokémon GO and finally brings you a special Pokémon for free after a year. We at MeinMMO have looked into which monster it is and how you can obtain it.
What kind of event is it? Every year, a Holiday Event in Pokémon GO takes place to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holidays and the New Year. This year, there will also be this celebration from December 16 to December 31. During this event, you will receive a special Pokémon for the first time for free.
You will receive this monster for free for the first time
In December of last year, the Frost Weekend took place in Pokémon GO. This brought you a special research related to the new Pokémon Galarian Mr. Mime. However, not every Trainer could secure this monster, as the quests were only unlocked by purchasing an event ticket.
Trainers who were not willing to pay the price for this ticket could not encounter this monster. In the past, there have also been special Pokémon encounters for other events that required a ticket purchase, such as with Regigigas. However, these were shortly made available for free to all Trainers.
However, this was different for Galarian Mr. Mime. Trainers have been waiting for a free release for a year and were worried that Niantic had forgotten the Pokémon. But now all players can be excited because Galarian Mr. Mime can finally be caught for free in Pokémon GO in a few days.
Galarian Mr. Mime – How you can catch it
The upcoming Holiday Event again has two separate parts for you. In the second section of this celebration, which starts on December 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time, you will have the opportunity to finally encounter free specimens of Galarian Mr. Mime after a year.
For this part of the Holiday Event, Niantic has reportedly planned two limited-time research tasks focusing on friendship and catching monsters (via pokemongolive.com). At the end, you should receive an encounter with Galarian Mr. Mime as a reward in both.
The free Galarian Mr. Mimes are thus initially limited to two specimens. Whether Niantic will introduce this monster through other means afterwards is currently unknown.
The community’s reaction to this news
In the reddit community, Trainers are already excited about the upcoming event. JRE47 is generally looking forward to the spawns of the Holiday Event and stated that they do not want to miss out on Galarian Mr. Mime (via reddit.com).
And other Trainers are also excited about this news regarding Galarian Mr. Mime. Below we have listed a few comments (via reddit.com):
NemesisHellstorm: “Ice Mr. Mime! Yes!!!”
lowkey_bollocks: “I’m so happy about Mr. Mime”
PokeHobnoGod21: “Galarian Mr. Mime – good”
What kind of Pokémon is Galarian Mr. Mime?
Galarian Mr. Mime is an Ice and Psychic-type Pokémon and can evolve into Mr. Rime. While this Galarian form was previously only available through the special research “What’s that knocking?”, its alternative form, which is Psychic and Fairy-type, spawns exclusively in Europe.
Mr. Mime, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Mr. Rime
You can recognize Galarian Mr. Mime by its white shirt with blue sleeves and a light blue tie. It also wears blue shoes and white gloves. Unlike regular Mr. Mime, it maintains an upright posture.
While Mr. Mime aims to impress with its pantomime, Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolution Mr. Rime are out in the tap dance world, which is why they are also referred to as dance Pokémon.
Is there a Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime? The shiny form of Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolution are currently not available in Pokémon GO.
Is Galarian Mr. Mime worth it?
How strong is Galarian Mr. Mime? The Ice and Psychic Pokémon has the two fast attacks Confusion and Zen Headbutt. As charged attacks, it can learn the following moves: Psybeam (Psychic), Psychic (Psychic), and Ice Punch (Ice). However, its stats are rather average, making it not very relevant in raids and the PvP league (via pvpoke.com).
Mr. Rime, the evolution of Galarian Mr. Mime, can learn the fast attack Ice Shard and the charged attack Blizzard in addition to the moves of its pre-evolution. Its stats are slightly better than those of Galarian Mr. Mime, but it still does not rank among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Is Galarian Mr. Mime worth it? You should definitely secure this monster for your Pokédex entry. However, to use it in raids or the GO Battle League, Galarian Mr. Mime and Mr. Rime are less suitable. You should rather rely on better alternatives like Mamoswine or Mewtwo.
What do you think about Galarian Mr. Mime finally being available for free in Pokémon GO? Will you secure the two specimens? Or do you find this monster less interesting? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other Trainers.
Apparently, there is a PS5 drop at Media Markt and Saturn today. MeinMMO tells you what to pay attention to and which bundles may be available.
What suggests a new drop? After a rather barren week, something seems to be happening on the PS5 front. The traffic light on the product page of the PS5 Digital + Pulse3D headset-bundles at Media Markt is active.
Even at Saturn, the traffic lights have now partly turned green. We don’t know exactly which bundles may be available.
However, we can at least list which bundles have been sold by both retailers recently:
In Fortnite there is a new emote that gives you an unfair advantage in battle. We at MeinMMO will show you which emote it is and what you should pay attention to in the near future when you are in a match.
What kind of emote is it? This is the emote ‘Just Hanging Out’ from the Marvel series. It came with the new Battle Pass for Chapter 3. This emote, inspired by Spider-Man, allows you to casually hang from the ceiling.
Unfortunately, players have now tested this and noticed that the action can also be exploited to their advantage in combat. Keep an eye on the ceilings in the houses; you can never be too sure.
Players hang from the ceiling and lie in wait for you
The Fortnite TikToker “nickeh30” demonstrated in his video (via TikTok) how treacherous this new emote can be in battle.
In this situation, nickeh30 jumps on the edge of a door and then uses his gesture. This puts him out of the players’ line of sight. Opponents chasing you are confused as they believe you are hiding behind the door. In this moment, Nick takes advantage for a surprise attack and eliminates his opponent.
Nick calls the gesture pay-to-win and reminds us of the Deep Dab emote, which was also adjusted afterward. This emote allowed you to dodge bullets during a gunfight created by your enemy.
How can you counteract this? The most important thing is that you shouldn’t walk into houses alone. If you are alone, you should either avoid houses or burn them down with firefly grenades. If you are looking for excitement, be sure to glance at the ceiling during your exploration so that you don’t experience any nasty surprises.
Either way, the new battle pass was only recently released. Therefore, hardly any player can have played through honestly to the last page. This means you will rarely encounter lurking jackals who want to get you upside down in the first few weeks.
In League of Legends, Team Liquid has sidelined its long-time midlaner Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen. He was contracted for 3 years in 2020 at the age of 25. Allegedly, he was to receive $4.2 million. But by 2021, the fun was already over. He is being replaced by the only midlaner in the USA who is even more famous and who did not want to stay retired.
What kind of deal was that?
In 2020, Team Liquid gave their midlaner Jensen a 3-year contract. Rumor has it he was to receive $4.2 million. This was supposedly a record deal at the time (via. reuters). Jensen was 25 years old.
This was unusual, as LoL professionals rarely play beyond their mid-20s. But the Dane Jensen had become a champion twice with Team Liquid in the LCS in 2019 and was considered one of the best midlaners in the USA.
However, things didn’t go as well for Team Liquid in 2021. The team finished in a disappointing fifth place. Now, Jensen has been released from his contract. He is a free agent.
Bjergsen had actually retired after a terrible Worlds in 2020 and continued to work as a coach, but that apparently wasn’t enough for him. Bjergsen has announced his return as a player but will not stay at TSM, where he was for 8 years, but instead will switch to Team Liquid.
Thus, a 25-year-old Dane replaces a 26-year-old Dane at Team Liquid.
At TSM, things have reportedly been a bit uncomfortable in the last few months.
Bjergsen is the new Jensen.
The US team is now a European outpost
Why is Bjergsen switching to Team Liquid?
Team Liquid has now assembled a kind of “super team” and is swapping players in 3 positions. The team no longer has a US player, but instead has 4 Europeans and one South Korean. In 2021, they at least had one American under contract, Tactical.
However, players like Bjergsen are considered “US players” because they have lived in the USA for so long that they no longer fall under the “foreign player” limit.
Team Liquid will now be a “super team” with Bwipo on the top lane, Bjergsen in the mid lane, and Hans sama/CoreJJ on the bot lane. The Dane Santorin will play in the jungle.
These are all experienced players and big names – apparently, there was simply no room left in the team for Jensen.
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Thank you for the beautiful years. And now to the important part: “I no longer have a transfer fee!”
Jensen is now available for free – but teams have finished planning
What does Jensen say? He saw it coming that there was no place for him in the new team and already mentioned a month ago that it might be that he won’t find a team in 2022.
As Jensen says, he no longer has a transfer fee and can switch to a new club for free.
It is unclear what has happened to his lucrative contract, which would have still been valid for 2 more years. One possibility is that he was paid out.
For Jensen, it will now be difficult to find a new team, as the roster planning for 2022 is finished at most teams. Jensen apparently is not yet thinking about retirement at 26. But hey, Faker is still playing at 25 as well.
Battlefield 2042 is struggling with many issues. Update 3.1 is the next patch that should fix some annoying bugs. Did it work? According to players: At least partially, but some fixes were unsuccessful.
Additionally, loadouts have been bugged since release, being partially unselectable or simply deleted. The first reactions from players show: While hit registration is now working significantly better, loadouts are unfortunately still bugged.
The update was able to improve some other things, but there is still criticism. We summarize some impressions from the community for you.
You can also find the full patch notes for Update 3.1 in our overview.
Hit registration works now, but loadouts still cause problems
Do weapons hit better now? Based on the reactions, it seems the patch was successful in that regard. Players report that their hits finally connect. At least there are currently no major complaints regarding this.
How do things look with the loadouts? This was one of the fixes from the patch notes that a large part of the community was pleased about and was desperately needed.
However, the excitement quickly disappeared. Because loadouts still do not work correctly for numerous players (via reddit).
This affects both vehicle and equipment loadouts. They can either not be equipped, or they are apparently not saved correctly during creation.
In addition to the still bugged loadouts, there is also criticism regarding a nerf to vehicles. For example, the 30mm cannons for ground vehicles have been significantly weakened against infantry.
While that was actually a desired change, some players feel that DICE has gone overboard with it. In direct comparison, it seems that even pistols are now stronger than the 30mm guns:
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Not everything about the update was received poorly by players. The changes to the capture points in the Breakthrough mode are especially praised. The weekly challenges are also receiving a lot of praise from fans.
Breakthrough finally playable for many – Weekly challenges are “heaven!”
What has changed in Breakthrough? Since release, there has been a lot of criticism regarding some capture points in Breakthrough mode. Many of them were placed on certain maps at points that were nearly impossible for the attacking team to capture.
This caused numerous players to avoid maps like Kaleidoscope, Orbital, and Hourglass in Breakthrough mode or not play it at all.
Now, the relevant points have been repositioned. For some players, this is even the best change from the update, which is evident from numerous comments under the patch notes (via reddit.com).
What are weekly challenges? These have also been newly introduced. As is common in many multiplayer games, they consist of additional, optional tasks that can be completed over the course of a week to unlock extra rewards.
However, the rewards are not the reason they are celebrated by players. Rather, it is the first challenge itself that is the reason. It consists of three tasks:
Equip, deactivate, or destroy three mission objectives in Rush
Kill 30 targets with a shotgun or sniper rifle
Revive 50 teammates
Especially the first and third tasks are the reason for the positive feedback. On one hand, they encourage teammates to fulfill mission objectives.
On the other hand, team play is promoted since players are finally motivated to revive their fallen teammates.
This seems to be directly noticeable in the game, as evidenced by numerous positive voices (via reddit).
User zodhr writes: “And that’s how you create a proper weekly challenge: Everyone plays for the objective, heals, and revives – that is heaven!”
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Many are now trying to revive as many players as possible. User StrapOnDemon even managed over 200 revives in one match (via reddit). Some players even demand that revives should be included in every weekly challenge.
What’s next? Battlefield 2042 is in a difficult position. The holidays are approaching, and many DICE employees will take a well-deserved break.
Nevertheless, the state of the game remains poor: players continue to report numerous bugs, and especially on PC, there are still performance issues.
