The content creator Wolfe “WolfeyVGC” Glick talks in his latest YouTube video about the experiences he had at Pokémon tournaments. Fans often approached him without his consent, which led to fear and stress on his part. Now he is drawing consequences for the future.
Who is it about? WolfeyVGC is a well-known YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and Pokémon player in the U.S. He holds the record for the most Regional Championships won and has also secured several victories at the National and International Championships. Additionally, he was even champion in 2016.
His content on YouTube and Twitch primarily revolves around Pokémon, and he has over 2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel (source: YouTube).
However, in his latest video, he doesn’t talk about Pokémon but discusses why he does not want to attend tournaments in the near future and what the reasons for that are.
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“The number should be 0”
What experiences has WolfeyVGC had? WolfeyVGC reports that he has repeatedly been harassed by people at Pokémon tournaments. From September 2024 to August 2025, WolfeyVGC participated in a total of seven tournaments. He claims to have been groped at five of these tournaments.
While taking photos with fans, he claims to have been touched inappropriately, some of which was of a sexual nature. However, he says that this was one of the lesser problems, as it only happened “once or twice per tournament” (source: YouTube, from minute 04:19).
At the 2025 World Championships, WolfeyVGC had a stiff neck, which none of the fans took into consideration, the YouTuber says. They repeatedly allegedly touched his neck, causing him pain and discomfort. It eventually became so unbearable for him that the YouTuber had to leave early.
There are numerous other examples, according to WolfeyVGC. All of this is very stressful for him, and at tournaments he is constantly looking for rooms where he can retreat to calm down. After such events, he needs at least a week to reduce his stress and anxiety symptoms.
The community is shocked by these comments. For example, @i.ftekhar writes: “‘Only once or twice per tournament’? Uh, what? The number should be zero.”
WolfeyVGC blames this primarily on the parasocial behavior of some fans. He says that such fans make him feel more like a symbol than a human being. He finds it dehumanizing.
In addition, there is more and more hate on the internet, he says, not only against him, but also against his fellow players.
Please be normal. Most of you are normal. The majority of people are normal, but 0.1% of 2 million [YouTube subscribers] is still 2,000 people and that is not nobody.
What does he announce for the future? WolfeyVGC states that he only makes this video and takes these consequences because he sees no other way out. A video about the 2025 World Championships will not be uploaded on his YouTube channel. The experiences that resurface are too stressful.
In the near future, he will not attend any more Pokémon tournaments in person. Furthermore, he mostly wants to withdraw from social media and stream less on Twitch. However, his YouTube content will continue as usual.
A 70-year-old woman finds her old stuff that she used for Dungeons & Dragons and gives it to her granddaughter, who plays TTRPGs herself. She shows her treasure to the community, which emphasizes how cool her grandma actually is.
What did the player receive from her grandma? User SapphicSunsetter reports to the D&D community on Reddit that she received her grandma’s entire D&D collection, which had been stored in a storage unit for years. An attached picture shows player handbooks, guides for Dungeon Masters, and a lot of expansions mostly related to the second edition of the game, as well as the more complex and rule-heavy system of AD&D (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons).
The player writes that her grandma used to play quite a lot and remembers her granddaughter mentioning that she was interested in the game. Since she wanted to declutter anyway, she gave her not only the books but also a few figurines that can be used for playing. They are mostly a bit yellowed and dusty, some slightly torn, but other than that, in fairly good condition.
Since the player has only played the fifth edition of D&D and is also currently looking at other TTRPGs, she doesn’t really know what to do with the treasures, but she thinks it’s cool to see all the history that is in these items.
Here you can see the trailer for the fourth campaign of the famous group of Dungeons & Dragons, Critical Role:
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“These are really good relics, kiddo” – the D&D community celebrates this find
What does the community point out? The D&D community is happy for the player and celebrates her grandma for being able to enjoy the game so much in her time – because that’s not necessarily a given. Dungeons & Dragons was much more niche in the 80s than it is now and was actually demonized in some strictly conservative circles, as several users report in the Reddit thread.
“That’s so cool!”, writes Nihilist47_ in reaction to the player’s find, “My grandma once told me D&D was evil when I was a child.”
The player explains on Reddit that she grew up in a place where people are much more open-minded and that she was taught early to separate reality and fiction, as well as morality and stories. However, the so-called “Satanic Panic” was completely crazy according to the player.
Also, Doc_Bedlam remembers the time when Dungeons & Dragons was part of the alleged movement that caused fear of satanic influences in society due to religious beliefs and panic triggered by the media: “I remember the Satanic Panic. […] Crazy is the right word.”
How do people otherwise react to the found treasures? The community is reminded of their own childhoods through the player’s and her grandma’s find and is happy to see the books they started playing with again – but they also feel quite old because of it.
“Grandma? Damn, I’m old,” writes Des8559 and also seaworks notes that time does not stand still: “‘From my grandma’ – I think I just turned to dust.”
Furthermore, SapphicSunset’s grandma is welcomed by gamers around the same age with a virtual hug, beside her coolness and the nice gesture.
“Give your grandma a big hug from us old players,” writes Tall-Peak8881, “Seriously, that’s a treasure. Forget the old mechanics, but the lore, the characters, the monsters, and pure fantasy will make up for years of campaigns. Ask her about her campaigns, about the NPCs she played, the players. A wealth of knowledge and ideas for further adventures, you could use those experiences to start new campaigns.”
What has become of Bungie’s extraction shooter? This is the question fans are asking when it comes to Marathon. One thing we can tell you is that the developers are still working hard, and the new alpha test shows that there has been progress.
Why is there so little news about Marathon? Bungie’s extraction shooter has had a tough time, as there has been much criticism since the last beta:
Marathon feels generic and boring.
The battles are not memorable.
The surrounding terrain is gray and desolate.
The loot and mission system feels insignificant.
The class system does not fit the extraction genre.
There has been a long silence between the developers and their fans, but now the studio has released a new closed alpha test.
This was playable under NDA by selected players. Many ignored the confidentiality obligation and expressed their opinions on the new version of Marathon. To the surprise of many, it seems to be better than it was a few months ago.
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Better, but there are still problems
How good is the new alpha test? Paul Tassi, a veteran in the Destiny community and editor at Forbes, has been able to collect many opinions about the closed alpha (Source: forbes.com). Selected players reached out to him on social networks despite the NDA to share how things are going with the shooter. The following can currently be heard:
Bungie had an identity crisis with Marathon because it wanted to be far too casual for the genre. However, this has now changed. The TTK (Time to Kill) has now been drastically reduced. This means you kill and die much faster.
The AI robots (UESC NPCs) presented no danger. They often acted mindlessly and were not truly accurate. That has also changed. They are now deadlier and pose a threat aside from enemy players. Those who are not careful risk wasting a lot of ammunition and healing on them.
The graphic style, once gray and dreary, is now much better and polished.
Overall, according to the changes, Bungie appears to be moving away from a broader audience and rather venturing into the hardcore realm. According to Tassi, Bungie may have overdone it in some areas, but there is certainly time to adjust the issues through feedback.
Is there also negative criticism? Yes, there is. The class system with fixed talents does not fit into the genre. While some skills dominate (smoke grenades and stealth), others fall by the wayside. The community still hopes for the ability to create more custom loadouts, but unfortunately, the system is already firmly integrated.
The quest system also creates real bloodbaths, as many of them are granted to players simultaneously. Everyone rushes to the same locations or items, which then leads to huge shootouts.
Last but not least, genre newcomers have a problem due to the high difficulty of getting into the shooter. Fights are too sweaty, whether against real or AI opponents. However, based on the feedback, it is evident that Bungie has a goal and is not afraid to take risks.
It remains to be seen whether these efforts will appeal to a broader audience. ARC: Raiders managed to attract many players into the niche extraction genre; perhaps Marathon can do the same in an open beta test. However, until that time, fans will have to be patient. At least ARC: Raiders is starting soon. You can find all the release information here.
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The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, caused a stir at a developer event with a statement that will likely upset many. He suggested that jobs lost to AI are not “real work”.
The fear of job loss due to artificial intelligence taking over tasks is a real concern that people have. Programmers, writers, and even artists are already feeling the impact of AI on the job market.
Video creators could soon face competition from the new Sora AI. That AI will change the job market is probably indisputable. Now, the head of ChatGPT, Sora, and Dolly is commenting on the issue, and his statement offends many people.
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What does the boss say? Sam Altman was confronted with a thought during an interview at the company’s own DevDay conference. How would a farmer from 50 years ago view our current work environment? His response: “They [the farmer] would likely look at what you and I do and say: ‘That’s not real work’.”
Altman further adds that this perspective makes him “a little less worried”. He argues that someone who “farms” or produces food is doing something “people really need. That is real work.” In contrast, many modern jobs would be to the farmer just “a game to pass the time”.
This suggests that jobs that can be done by AI may not be important or valuable to society.
What is behind the statement? While the statement sounds cold-hearted and dystopian, economically speaking, it may not be entirely false. In 2024, there was a debate about so-called “bullshit jobs” (via Focus.de).
This refers to jobs that consist solely of ticking off checklists, writing reports that no one reads, or sitting in meetings that are completely unproductive and where only a few employees are truly needed.
These routine tasks ultimately contribute little to the product and value creation and can be partially replaced by artificial intelligence. Comparing jobs from 50 years ago to today, there are significant differences, and it will likely be the same according to Altman in 2075.
What jobs will even exist in 2075 and which will be created by artificial intelligence is something Altman cannot answer either. However, it is clear to him that artificial intelligence will eliminate some jobs.
What jobs will even exist in 2075 and which will be created by artificial intelligence is something Altman cannot answer either. However, it is clear to him that artificial intelligence will eliminate some jobs.
New content appears on Netflix every week. Sometimes, even inconspicuous movies and series achieve great success. This happened in 2025 with a miniseries that even stole the 1st place in the charts from Wednesday.
Which series is it about? On September 25, 2025, a new miniseries titled Wayward – Unpredictable premiered on Netflix, mixing thriller with mystery elements. While it features a strong actress in Toni Collette, there wasn’t much hype surrounding the series before its launch. September was all about the 2nd season of Wednesday.
However, Wayward still managed to secure the first place in the Netflix charts during its release week, which was previously held by Wednesday. With 8,200,000 views and over 48,800,000 hours watched, Wayward celebrated a huge success in just 4 days, despite tackling a difficult subject.
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Mystery, shock elements, and Toni Collette
What kind of series is Wayward? Leila and Abbie are best friends, but because Abbie is causing trouble at school and her grades are not improving, her parents send her to Tall Pines Academy. This is a boarding school that tries to get difficult students back on the right track using special educational methods and structure. The academy is run by Evelyn Wade, played by Toni Collette.
Another part of the story focuses on the police officer Alex Dempsey, who has moved to Tall Pines with his wife. After he finds a runaway teenager from Tall Pines Academy, he begins to investigate. In doing so, he slowly uncovers a secret that affects not only the boarding school but the entire town.
As is common in such stories, the students at the boarding school are not doing well, and the unconventional educational methods have a high shock factor. Those who have issues with themes such as bullying, humiliation, and at times even torture should avoid watching the series.
How is the series received? On Rotten Tomatoes, the series is received rather mixed. While the 54 critic reviews rate the series favorably at 78%, users are significantly more negative. With over 250 user reviews, the series only gets 47%.
What does MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes say about Wayward?Wayward could have benefitted from fewer episodes, as some story sections drag on. Nevertheless, the mystery aspect is worth a look, and although some characters remain a bit one-dimensional, especially Toni Collette impresses.
It is not the best Netflix series of the year, but especially for those who want to watch something that captures the spooky atmosphere around Halloween without being horror, Wayward might be a good choice.
Your opponents in ARC Raiders are supposedly determined by their gear. Now the developers are commenting on whether that is true.
What is behind the concern? A few days before the release of ARC Raiders, rumors emerged within the community of the shooter that the game would have a so-called gear-based matchmaking system in its full version.
This means that when you start a raid, you would only encounter other players during the round whose gear is approximately as strong as yours. You wouldn’t face any opponents with significantly better or worse gear.
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Players express dissatisfaction and developers respond
Why does this bother the players? The idea of gear-based matchmaking was not well received by part of the community. On Reddit, a player called for completely removing gear-based matchmaking from the game, and over 900 users agreed with him by upvoting.
In various posts and comment sections on social networks, players explain that part of the appeal of extraction shooters is starting a round with poor gear and coming out with good, stolen gear. However, if all opposing players in the lobby have equally good gear, this experience is lost.
Now the developers of ARC Raiders have responded to the discussion and underlying rumors in a statement that was shared, among other platforms, on X.
What do the developers say? Embark Studios, the developers of ARC Raiders, explain that the focus of matchmaking at the release of the shooter should not be on the players’ gear:
“It is true that the team previously evaluated both loot/gear-based and other types of matchmaking principles, but currently the focus is on maintaining the separation between solo and squad players to keep these groups on a balanced playing field whenever possible.”
In World of Warcraft, you can farm endlessly for the perfect mount. But those who get too excited too soon may regret it in the end.
There are many rare mounts in World of Warcraft. Some are farmed not just for a few days or weeks, but for years. A player has tried for 17 years to obtain the coveted mount from the Headless Horseman. Now he finally got it and is extremely happy. But then comes the sobering reaction from other players: Ha, that’s not what you wanted…
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Which mount is it about? We are talking about “The Reins of the Rider.” This is a mount that has existed since patch 2.4.3 in World of Warcraft – for almost 17 years. Back then, it was a very rare drop from the “Headless Horseman”; today it comes from the “Loot-filled Pumpkin,” which is obtained by defeating the Rider for the first time daily. In both cases, however, the drop chance is extremely low.
The player draculasbloodtype is delighted when he finally received the mount and immediately proudly shared his screenshot online:
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What mount is this instead? The “The Headless Horseman’s Ghoulish Charger” is a mount that was only added in 2025 during the Hallow’s End. It is a completely new mount and also has a much higher drop chance. Anyone who completes the event every day with at least one character should be quite certain to have this mount in their collection by the end of the Hallow’s End.
Pokémon GO grants you a research task where you need to complete different tasks than usual. The community is thrilled.
On the upcoming Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM the next Dynamax Battle Day in Pokémon GO takes place. You will be able to challenge Deponitox, the Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5, in its Gigantamax form for the first time.
As preparation, there is a free, limited-time research in Pokémon GO that has been active in the game since October 27, 2025, at 6:00 AM. This includes a change regarding the tasks for the first time. This is welcomed in the community.
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“Play the game instead of wasting resources”
What kind of research is this? As usual with the debut of Gigantamax bosses, there is a free, limited-time research available in advance where you can receive a fighter that is strong against the new boss. You have until the event starts on November 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM to complete it. Among other rewards, you will receive a Rotomurf in its Dynamax form.
You can also obtain corresponding candies in regular and XL variants here, as well as some stardust and Dynamax particles.
What is this change? Previously, it was always necessary to complete different tasks in these research missions to receive all rewards. This included unlocking a Dynamax move as well as 3 level-ups for Dynamax moves. For this, you needed Dyna particles.
The current version of the research instead features modified tasks. If you want to receive all the research rewards now, you only need to win 5 Dynamax battles. This means you no longer have to use valuable Dyna particles to complete the research.
What does the community say about it? This change has caused excitement in the community. Some comments about it on Reddit are as follows:
“”Play the game” instead of “wasting your resources””, writes csinv
“This is a huge win and a very welcome change! I was waiting to level up moves until these stupid old researches forced us to. Now I’m no longer wasting resources leveling Dynamax moves on Pokémon I’ll never use. Until Level 77 of course,” says blastcat4
“The unlocking was never ideal for me. As a result, I was waiting to unlock until these researches showed up,” comments NOJ711
“Oh, this is such a GOOD innovation,” also finds DragonEmperor
In a few days, the month of November starts. The new month also brings you several events, raids, and other content. If you want to get an overview of what these are and when they will take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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In 911 Operator on Steam, you must ensure law and order in your city while arresting serious criminals and rescuing cats from trees.
What kind of game is this? In 911 Operator, you take on the role of the nice person at the emergency call center. You are the first point of contact when people are in distress. However, you are not just answering phone calls; you need to dispatch the few patrol, ambulance, and fire trucks to the incidents.
Like in real life, you usually have too few teams for too many incidents and need to prioritize. However, you should not wait too long for the fire department to rescue the cat from the tree; eventually, the owner might take a ladder from the shed and could end up breaking a foot during the rescue. Then you’ll need an ambulance in addition to the fire department.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
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911 Operator shows in the trailer what it is like to work in the emergency call center
Difficulty makes the game exciting
How does the game remain fun over time? To keep you from getting bored, 911 Operator becomes more challenging with each shift. You receive more missions for your teams, the callers become more demanding, and sometimes you need special equipment.
Ideally, you would have provided your staff with this in advance on such a mission day; otherwise, the possibility of failure arises, putting your response teams at risk of injury and then being out of action.
In the endgame, you’ll really be able to prove yourself, sending two dozen teams to countless missions simultaneously while the phone keeps ringing. It can even get really stressful.
Where does the title take place? In 911 Operator, there is a special feature: you decide where you play. You have every city in the world at your disposal. Even smaller places can be easily loaded by integrating a mapping service. So you can protect your own city.
911 Operator is currently free on Steam. If you secure the title by Wednesday, October 29, you can keep it for free forever. At the same time, the publisher Games Operators is currently running a sale on Steam, where you can also grab the sequel 112 Operator for €4.19.
In Dungeons & Dragons there are a lot of subclasses. However, some really strong options often fly under the radar. We show you 5 that you should pay more attention to.
When choosing your own class in Dungeons & Dragons, you often face a difficult choice when creating your character. When you then reach level 3 and encounter subclasses, it usually looks no different, as each base class also brings a variety of subclasses.
However, players often rely on the same candidates, as they are considered particularly powerful or have simply established themselves in the community. There are some representatives who tend to fly under the radar because they are niche, difficult to play, or simply less well-known.
That’s why we present 5 subclasses here that clearly deserve more love because they are really cool and can also bring significant advantages.
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Domain of Deceit – Cleric
The Domain of Deceit is often considered one of the weakest cleric options. Its abilities seem less impressive in direct comparison to the combat-oriented domains (War, Tempest) or the pure support domains (Life, Peace).
This subclass is particularly suited for players who prefer to operate more stealthily and enjoy working with illusions. Or those who have a hidden agenda. The domain offers all sorts of spells and abilities that make the subclass an excellent supporter and infiltrator.
The true power of the Domain of Deceit lies not in traditional cleric metrics such as healing or direct damage but in its ability to bend the rules of the game. Its hallmark is the ability to create a duplicate in the form of an illusion. Although the illusion is stationary, its usefulness is enormous.
It allows the cleric to cast touch-range spells from a safe distance of up to 30 feet (approximately 9 m). More importantly, it provides a reliable source of advantage on attacks against nearby foes – both for the cleric themselves and for their allies. This ability does not require a saving throw from the opponent and is a rechargeable resource that significantly increases the hit probability of the entire party.
Additionally, the cleric of this domain receives the spell Blessing of Deceit, which allows them to grant themselves or allies advantage on stealth checks for one hour. Especially groups with rogues or campaigns in crime-heavy or stealth-intensive settings will appreciate a cleric from this domain.
The Domain of Deceit is often underestimated because its strengths lie outside traditional cleric roles. It is neither a primary healer nor a frontline fighter, but one of the strongest utility and support subclasses in the game. Its ability to change the dynamics of combat and exploration through its unique abilities makes it an invaluable asset to any strategically-minded group.
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The next expansion of World of Warcraft will have to do without a popular addon. The creators of ElvUI are stopping.
Blizzard has declared war on many addons. In World of Warcraft, there should be equal opportunities, which is why the functions of many addons are being restricted. However, this also affects many addons that one might not initially think about. One of the most popular addon packages is “ElvUI”. The creators behind it now say: The work on it will be paused for now.
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What is ElvUI? ElvUI is one of the most well-known addons for customizing the user interface of World of Warcraft on a large scale. This includes not only the appearance of the direct interface, such as the group members or health bar, but also game elements like the “Name Plates”, which are the name plates of enemies in the world, where one can read their HP or see their current debuffs or spell durations.
ElvUI relies on numerous different plugins that allow further customization of the game. If one wishes, they can mimic the interface from Diablo or recreate that of Guild Wars. The various plugins are very popular – some have millions of downloads and thus rank among the most popular interface modifications for World of Warcraft.
ElvUI wants major changes from Blizzard
What have the developers said? In a statement on X, the developer says:
The development of ElvUI for Midnight is officially paused. We would need to see some major changes from Blizzard very soon to offer the interface alternatives that our users want.
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This makes it clear: If addons like ElvUI are to have any chance, significant changes would need to be made to the Alpha and the upcoming Beta of Midnight, otherwise the corresponding developers will likely have already halted their projects.
Why is ElvUI stopping? The reason lies with Blizzard, as they are changing World of Warcraft. Many interface addons that extract information during combat will no longer function in the future. This is supposed to affect only addons that are used to gain a gameplay advantage, but inevitably, it also impacts a few addons that alter displays in combat – like the name plates – but do not have as dramatic effects as WeakAuras, which will soon no longer exist.
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Halloween is coming, and in fitting with that, there is a new short adventure for Dungeons & Dragons that you can secure for free, which will give you the chills.
What kind of adventure is this? On DnD Beyond, the official online tool for Dungeons & Dragons, you can currently secure the short adventure “Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone” for free as long as you create an account there.
This adventure revolves around a dark relic that has cursed the quarries of Helmsdale, a valley on the continent of Faerûn. A corruption is spreading across the region, and undead are spreading fear and terror among its inhabitants. You must, as brave adventurers, get to the bottom of it and put an end to the horror.
The adventure is currently available only in English, so you should not have any issues with that. It is also part of the new book “Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn”, so you can already get a small glimpse of what to expect upon its release on November 11, 2025.
What else the adventure offers and who it is suitable for, you can read below.
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A short adventure for quick, spooky sessions
What should you know about the adventure? The adventure is designed for characters at level 3 and can be completed by ambitious players in one session, making it ideal for a Halloween session. If you play with a strong role-playing focus, you can also extend it over multiple sessions.
The adventure is fully compatible with the also free virtual tabletop map tool from DnD Beyond, allowing you to easily play online with your friends. The tool enables you to play with the maps included and visually support your session.
Additionally, there is a tracker for your combat encounters and an internal overview of rolled dice. The package also contains some tools to make your experience more vibrant, such as partially covering maps or various overlays. A guide on how to use the map tool with the adventure can be found here at DnD Beyond.
The adventure can also be played well by beginners who have familiarized themselves with the Dungeon Master and Player’s Handbook. It is worth taking a look to see if you can recruit some friends and treat yourselves to a fitting one-shot during the spooky season.
After the theft at the Louvre, which currently has both the police and fans of heist stories on edge, a photo of a stylishly dressed “detective” went viral. It is now clear that the first impression was wrong.
Why is the detective going viral? When thieves steal historical jewels from the heavily secured Paris Louvre and cannot be apprehended for days, this naturally generates great interest in society. It sounds almost like a movie or novel! True crime to experience, live and in color.
Some of the images that went viral after the theft from the Louvre show an unusually well-dressed man standing next to the police, looking as if he has stepped out of a film noir detective novel. Quickly, posts spread online, reaching millions of people and celebrating this “real French detective”. For example, here on X:
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Too stylish to be true
Who is this man? The photographer who took the photo – Thibault Camus – has now commented on the speculations of many people. He told apnews.com: “I don’t know him. Maybe a tourist? Maybe he is English. He appeared in front of me, I saw him, I took the photo. He walked past and disappeared.”
In response to a request, the Paris public prosecutor’s office also refused to clarify the identity of the man. There is currently no evidence that he is actually involved in the investigations. It seems much more likely that he was simply at the right place at the right time in perfect look.
What is the status of the Louvre heist? Today, on October 26, 2025, news websites like tagesschau.de report that the police were able to arrest two suspects. They are currently in custody on suspicion of forming a criminal organization and gang theft. Overall, the police are looking for four perpetrators.
Do you know off the top of your head which Battlefield was released 14 years ago? Spoiler: It is one of the most popular entries in the franchise. This is confirmed by a current discussion in the community.
Which Battlefield is it about? Battlefield 3 was released on October 25, 2011, in North America and on October 27, 2011, in Europe for PC, Xbox 260, and PlayStation 3. It impressed at the time with the new version of the Frostbite engine, which thrilled in terms of graphics quality and destruction.
The campaign, co-op missions, and multiplayer appealed to different shooter fans. However, the centerpiece was, as in most Battlefield entries, the large battles with up to 64 players, where infantry encountered tanks, jets, helicopters, and jeeps on numerous maps.
However, Battlefield 3 was not perfect. With various technical issues, the external Battlelog website, the new Origin requirement, and the numerous paid DLCs, which further splintered the community, the development team repeatedly undermined the fun of the game.
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“So many great memories”
How does the community remember this entry? On Reddit, part of the community is currently using the anniversary to reminisce about Battlefield 3. The related post on Reddit has more than 8,900 upvotes and more than 300 comments.
Sweet-Tadpole-1860 summarizes his assessment of Battlefield 3 on Reddit succinctly: “That was peak Battlefield.”
Common_Caramel_4078 feels the same on Reddit: “My favorite Battlefield game by far, so many great memories.”
IpecacNeat remembers on Reddit: “I built my own PC just for this game back then.”
Ronnz123 shares a special moment on Reddit: “One of my favorite gaming memories will forever be how I took over a corridor in Metro with my PKP Pecheneg and a friend who supplied me with ammunition, literally getting hundreds of kills in that round. Metro Deathmatch was incredibly dumb but fun.”
Diablo Immortal faced a tough start. However, as Blizzard reveals now, it seems that has changed, as the current player numbers would suffice for the top 4 on Steam.
How many players are currently playing Diablo Immortal?As reported by TheGamer recently, around 400,000 players are currently playing the mobile spin-off of the Diablo series daily. This means Diablo Immortal would currently rank 4th among the most played Steam games if it could be played on that platform (via SteamDB, as of October 26, 2025, 10:15 AM).
Currently, only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2 are doing better in daily peaks. This shows how popular Diablo Immortal is among its players. However, this is by no means the case for everyone, as Diablo Immortal is facing backlash mainly due to the in-game shop and P2W accusations.
In an interview with TheGamer, lead artist Emil Salim explains how Diablo Immortal can still be so successful in his opinion and engages its community.
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Diablo Immortal reveals the new Druid class in the announcement trailer
“I think today’s success of Diablo Immortal says a lot about how we work in the development team”
What reasons does the lead artist give for the success? Emil Salim reports in the interview that he sees several points for the success of the mobile spin-off. On the one hand, he sees the close connection to the community of the development team as a decisive aspect of why the game is currently so popular:
“I think today’s success of Diablo Immortal says a lot about the work of the development team”, explains Salim. “We work very closely with our players, listen to them, and work hard to realize their wishes.”
He further explains, “The game releases a lot of content, much of which is also meant to experiment with things. We are not afraid to push boundaries. When our players give feedback, we always listen to them and continue to improve the game. Many of these efforts have led to the great success that Diablo Immortal represents today.“
He is particularly proud of the recent achievements they have made in overhauling the PvP system. Additionally, the team has an endless stream of ideas for new content, which in his opinion can hardly run dry. Everyone has so many ideas that they don’t even know how to fit everything in.
Finally, he mentioned that there is a lot of new content already planned for next year. However, he cannot go into further detail.
In Pokémon GO the Halloween event is happening, and tomorrow the second phase starts. We will show you what’s going on.
The map has changed, spooky music from Lavender Town plays in the background, ghost Pokémon are wandering around the neighborhood: You can tell, the Halloween event is going on in Pokémon GO.
So far, we have only been able to play the first part of the event. Now it continues with part 2!
When does part 2 start? Halloween part 2 starts on Monday, October 27th, at 10:00 AM. It concludes on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
And what’s included? We summarize that for you below. However, the most exciting highlight is October 31st – Halloween itself. On this day, you can get special candies and XL special candies when catching costumed Pokémon if you land good, great, or excellent catches. However, this is only with “very much luck,” according to the announcement – so you should catch as many Pokémon as possible.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
All content of Halloween part 2 in Pokémon GO
Costumed Pokémon: In terms of costumes, you can encounter a Teddiursa with a witch hat in the wild, which can evolve into Ursaring or Ursaluna with a witch hat. Also, eF-eM is roaming around with a hairband, which can evolve into UHaFnir with a hairband.
The following costumed Pokémon are also available in raids:
Pikachu with Halloween Mischief costume
Plinfa with Halloween Mischief costume
Gengar with Halloween costume*
Drifzepeli with Halloween Mischief costume*
In field research, the following are possible:
Pikachu with Halloween Mischief costume*
Teddiursa with witch hat*
Froxy with witch hat*
eF-eM with hairband*
Bauz with Halloween top hat*
You will also encounter Kryppuk in field research and can collect Mega Energy.
Increased shiny chance after raids: For costumed Pokémon, you get an increased shiny chance when you defeat and catch them in a raid. Also, the cup Pokémon Fatalitee has an increased shiny chance in raids.
Increased shiny chance in the wild: This applies to Teddiursa and eF-eM.
Milestones in the GO Pass: In the Halloween Pass, you receive various bonuses at specific milestones.
GO Pass
GO Pass Deluxe
Milestone 1: Double catch candy
Milestone 1: Triple catch candy
Milestone 2: Increased chance of XL candy with good, great, or excellent catches
Milestone 2: Increased chance of XL candy with good, great, or excellent catches
Milestone 3: Double transfer candy & increased chance of XL candy when transferring
Milestone 3: Triple transfer candy & increased chance of XL candy when transferring
The Halloween event marks the end of October. After that, however, there will be more dates coming up. Especially the GO Nature Zone in connection with the “Adventure Awaits” event will be exciting. If you want the complete overview, take a look here: Here are all events in November 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A new sailing MMO has launched in Early Access on Steam. Now, just a few days after launch, it is attracting more players than ever into the deep waters. The game is well received, although it has its drawbacks.
What kind of game is this? World of Sea Battle is a free-to-play MMO that immerses you in the era of grand sailing ships. You take on a historical ship and sail through a vast open world where you trade, gather resources, participate in PvP and PvE sea battles, join guilds, and fight for dominance over ports and islands.
The game features over fifty realistically inspired ship types – from frigates to battleships – as well as a dynamic economy where players shape the market. Development began as an indie project and grew over time into an ambitious MMO under Thera Interactive DMCC thanks to community feedback and team building.
It launched in Early Access on Steam on October 21, 2025. Since then, it has maintained 71% positive reviews with a rating of “Mostly Positive” (via SteamDB, as of October 26, 2025, 9:15 AM) and reached its current peak of 3,200 concurrent players this weekend. Overall, the game is well received, although some players see it primarily as having a significant drawback.
Here you can see the trailer for the game:
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The sailing MMO on Steam takes you into the golden age of shipping in the trailer
“A sense of freedom like no other! In this regard: An absolute hit!”
What do players say about World of Sea Battle? Generally, the new sailing MMO is well received. Many praise the gameplay, combat and trading mechanics, and the animations of the ships and water. The somewhat “intrusive” in-game shop and the control scheme, which may take some getting used to, are viewed less favorably.
Leevan celebrates via Steam: “Setting sail with the guild, hoisting the sails, and steering toward the golden sunset – a sense of freedom like no other! In this regard: An absolute hit!”, but also criticizes the cash shop and mentions pay-to-win.
Blanzkarre1971 writes via Steam: “The game is the dream of every sailor and pirate. It is simply very motivating to gather the necessary materials for better ships or weapons by sinking AI opponents, trading, or production through mines, and it is in many ways better than Skull and Bones.” He notes in his review that the game is very grind-heavy and one must enjoy that.
Most negative reviews concern pay-to-win mechanics, while other positive voices counter this and cannot understand the argument. Others report on large guilds that supposedly dominate the servers and ruin the fun.
DDmster911 however criticizes via Steam: “Great concept for a relaxing sailing game where you can trade, explore, and fight in an open world with over 1,000 players. Unfortunately, the development team has made it clear that this game is only about money.”
<< writes after about 56 hours of gameplay via Steam: “The game itself is fun, but it is one of the worst pay-to-win games I have ever seen. Good luck.”
It should be noted, however, that the game has just entered Early Access and many of these issues could still be adjusted in the future. Also, the currently predominant positive reviews show that many players are having fun with it.
How the game will fare in the future remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it could be worth a look for all players who want to breathe some fresh sea air.
The 95-year-old actor and director has long earned a place among the most successful artists in his field with his five Oscars. Clint Eastwood now talks about a reason for his success.
What is this about? Short and sweet: money! Nearly 20 years ago, Clint Eastwood explained in an interview that the commercial success of his films was not the priority. The successful actor and director, who has been in the industry for seven decades, always focuses on a different goal: to tell good stories.
If someone came and said, “I have this script and we could make a fortune with it,” I would say, “Don’t tell me that.” I don’t want to know.
I just want to learn about the story and the characters. Is there a way to make them interesting?
Eastwood gives two examples from his life that show he had to deal with resistance:
“I wasn’t there, but I’m sure the people behind the scenes of Mystic River said: ‘Holy shit! This is a dark story!’ And we took Million Dollar Baby to another studio because they here [Clint Eastwood has worked with Warner Bros. for years] said: ‘Feel free to pitch it.'”
The executives at Warner Bros. feared that the drama surrounding a female boxer might not be successful enough. In the end, Eastwood was right and was able to celebrate 4 Oscars plus many other awards, positive reviews, and strong earnings (over 210 million US dollars worldwide, source: boxofficemojo.com) for his film.
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“If I can’t deliver, they shouldn’t pay me”
How was it at the beginning? Clint Eastwood had this connection to money from the very start of his directing career. In his first film Sadistico from 1971 (original title: Play Misty for Me), the artist negotiated with the executives at Universal, who didn’t really want to pay him anything for the job. Eastwood describes his reaction as follows:
Okay. They shouldn’t pay me right away. I should first show them what I can do. And if I can’t deliver, they shouldn’t pay me.
Throughout his long career, Clint Eastwood has repeatedly worked for the minimum to be able to make his desired films – sometimes supplemented by 1 percent profit participation. This can pay off financially. However, a film also has to be very successful for that.
An artist for the Hall of Fame of Hollywood: Success proves Clint Eastwood right. Since 1955 he has been an actor, since 1971 a director, and since 1982 a producer. He has even made a name for himself as a composer. 5 Oscars are displayed in his showcases, 2 each for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. Additionally, a Memorial Award from 1995.
His filmography includes countless other classics of film history, such as Escape from Alcatraz, Dirty Harry, For a Few Dollars More (and countless other Italian westerns), Gran Torino, Mystic River, The Bridges of Madison County, or the anti-war film double feature Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima. Speaking of which: A war film by Clint Eastwood is praised by historians for taking a step that is unusual in Hollywood
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Together with the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A, new Mega Evolutions have also appeared in the world of Pokémon. Here at MeinMMO, we present the 10 best designs of the new Mega Pokémon.
While the look of the city Illumina and its buildings in Pokémon Legends Z-A is heavily criticized by many players, the design team shows that they have given the Mega Pokémon in the game more love and have really thought about some candidates.
This list includes only Mega Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, meaning their Mega Evolutions have not appeared in other games before. Pokémon like Mega Charizard, Mega Gyarados, or Mega Lucario are therefore not considered in this list.
Instead, we look at the designs of the new candidates, with the 10 best being awarded a spot.
This list is solely about the design, meaning the appearance, the concept, and the implementation of both. Of course, opinions on designs are influenced by different tastes, and one design may be loved by one person but not liked at all by another. Perhaps one of your favorites has still made it to the top spots.
Here you can see the trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A presents a new story trailer for Switch
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie is a somewhat controversial candidate that some players feel should be forgotten, while others have made it a favorite. The evolutionary transition from a regular Starmie to its Mega form is as simple as it is effective, which either excites or deeply disturbs players: For Mega Starmie simply gets longer legs, which not only change its look but also its animation.
Instead of moving by spinning, it takes its legs and runs. A somewhat unsettling sight that continues to affirm the diverging opinions of players.
Mega Starmie is either an absolute nightmare or an iconic legend – even here in the editorial office of MeinMMO, opinions are deeply divided, but it has sparked a lot of discussion. And if a design achieves that, it has already won in some respects.
Mega Sarzenia
Mega Sarzenia
Mega Sarzenia works on a similar principle to Mega Starmie and is seen by some players as so “ugly” and almost scary that they love it for exactly that reason.
The effectiveness of the design also lies in its reference to nature, where the carnivorous pitcher plants “Nepenthes” and “Sarracenia” (do you notice something here?) digest their prey in the “belly” of the plant. With a twisted neck, Mega Sarzenia presumably ensures that there really is no escape for its victims.
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Have you always wanted to persuade your friends to Dungeons & Dragons? Or are you a newbie yourself? Then the new Starter Set “Heroes of the Borderlands” could be your gateway into tabletop role-playing. MeinMMO editor Alex has thoroughly tested the new box for you.
Beginner boxes for various tabletop role-playing games are very popular. They promise easy access to the vast world of their rules and mechanics and are designed to make it as easy as possible for newcomers.
The new Starter Set “Heroes of the Borderlands” from Dungeons & Dragons follows the same direction. Released on October 16, 2025, and designed for 2-4 players plus 1 Game Master, the new box takes a different approach than previous beginner boxes. The included rules and modules are based on the ruleset of the 5th Edition from 2024 and are compatible with it.
The adventure is a reimagining of the classic “Keep on the Borderlands” and offers an open sandbox approach with 3 independent short adventure modules, in contrast to its very linear predecessors. With various visual aids and enormous scope, the box is designed to be a kind of “construction kit” that allows newcomers to quickly and easily get creative and learn the rules and game mechanics.
We took a close look at “Heroes of the Borderlands” and tested it in various configurations with bloody newcomers and seasoned veterans to see how it performs in practice. We also focused on who the box is suitable for and who it is not.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO editor Alex has been at home in various pen-and-paper role-playing games for over 15 years. From Dungeons & Dragons to Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Das Schwarze Auge, and Call of Cthulhu to Die Schwarze Katze, hardly any system is safe from him. His biggest passion is Faerûn in Dungeons & Dragons, where he has been experiencing adventures for years.
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Box open and here we go?
When you open the box, you immediately notice how extensive the material is. It contains:
Quick-Start Guide
Game Instructions
3 Adventure Booklets
9 Maps
5 Supplementary Materials
1 Combat Tracker Pad
8 Character Sheets
210 different cards for enemies, NPCs, spells, and items
273 tokens for enemies, environment, and resources
1 Set of Dice
The contents are all very high-quality and offer an incredibly great, immersive material that almost conveys the feeling of a board game. You have cardboard figures for your characters and maps for the places you move to. This makes it easier for newcomers to orient themselves and makes the possibilities for actions more tangible.
The Quick-Start Guide helps unpack the box and get started right away, without needing to read extensively beforehand. Using a step-by-step guide, both the Game Master and players are led to the beginning of their first session. The Game Instructions should only be skimmed through by players and Game Masters, noting where to find which information in case of doubt and not read intensely. Then one of the 3 adventures should be selected.
This leads to a truly quick start (in our tests, we were ready in about 15 minutes, both with the beginner and the expert group), but it also brings the problem that things that are listed as really important hints in the adventure books are often read too late in the flow of the game. Therefore, it is advisable for completely new Game Masters to read the selected adventure booklet while the players build their characters, so that important side information does not get lost, which can later spoil the fun.
As a player, the process is a little easier, as there are a few building blocks for each character that you can quickly and easily piece together along the Quick-Start Guide. Choose a class and grab the corresponding character sheet. Background and race are selected modularly based on cards and placed on the character sheet. Then follow the instructions on your sheet and lay out the necessary equipment, hit points, and your gold, and you are ready for your first round.
The material is not only nice but also very accessible and visually facilitates the entry.
A construction kit full of useful and sensible tools
The character sheets are significantly slimmer than in the complete experience of Dungeons & Dragons and only show the most important information about the class for the current level, so new players are not overwhelmed here. However, their openness encourages creativity and experimentation.
You have the choice of 4 classes: Fighter, Cleric, Rogue, and Wizard, each with a fixed, easy-to-play subclass. As races, you can choose a male and a female representative of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings, each of which also has a game figure. Additionally, you can choose from 8 different backstories that make it easier to start with your character.
As you level up, you simply turn the sheet over or take the next one. So, you don’t really have to deal with leveling up itself. On one hand, this has the advantage that you can just play, but on the other hand, you don’t really get to know an important part of your character’s growth in later gameplay.
Materials like tokens, maps, and item cards massively help newcomers keep track and visually access the game. This is especially helpful for players who are not yet familiar with the Theater of the Mind where Dungeons & Dragons primarily takes place. In particular, item and NPC cards are a helpful tool, especially for new Game Masters, to easily understand what things do and which aspects are important.
Tokens and cards facilitate oversight.
The construction kit principle also continues in the 3 adventure booklets. There is no cohesive overarching story, allowing you to play them individually as short adventures or combine them in any order. This not only increases the replay value through the many different combinations with characters and classes, but also allows you to switch roles in between with little effort.
This way, you can easily try out different classes and character concepts, or switch from player to Game Master or vice versa. The adventures themselves are simple without much frills, allowing all types of players to express themselves easily and focus. The stories also provide a pleasant entry into elemental game mechanics without being boring or feeling too much like a tutorial.
This, however, also means that players and Game Masters who need a clear storyline will feel quite lost if they do not have enough creativity and quick thinking to manage it and make it more exciting themselves. Another small downside is that there is only one set of dice, which according to the rules should be shared – which can be a bit annoying in practice. True aspiring role-players probably already have their own set, right?
The thing with balance
During gameplay, there were frequent issues both in the configurations with complete newcomers and in the mixed group of beginners and veterans. The sessions played out mostly like a board game with a bit of role-playing involved. However, complete newbies seemed overwhelmed more quickly by the openness of the story. Here, a clearer framework would have been particularly helpful for aspiring Game Masters.
It was particularly frustrating that both the rulebook and the adventure books were partially confusingly and poorly designed – especially compared to the real rule and campaign books. It happened frequently that the aspiring Game Master read important information about a combat, for example, only during or after the battle because it was listed much too late in the booklet.
For example, it happened that a very early fight was much too hard for the group, and in the first round, 3 characters lost all their hit points. This was only based on the guidelines of the booklet. The hint that you can and should also adjust the difficulty of a fight came too late in the text and did not explain in which cases you should do so.
Also, in the adventure Wilderness, the first combat encounter was almost designed for the characters of the players to die. The booklet stated (very late in the text) that the characters, when they fall to 0, do not die but are only unconscious and robbed. Combined with the difficulty and an inexperienced Game Master, this can lead to frustration quickly. At such points, the concept seems poorly thought out and requires a high degree of flexibility and openness from both players and Game Masters.
Veterans also have their fun
In one session, we also tested this with veterans who were familiar with the ruleset and had several years of role-playing experience. The group had continuous fun and mainly used the box for a quick round and to experiment without breaking anything.
Unlike regular short adventures or campaigns, which often require a lot of preparation, they were able to get started within a very short time and let loose in the sandbox with the various tools of the box. The combination possibilities of the modules also show a high replay value, especially suitable for veterans in the context of quick after-work rounds for which you do not want to invest much thought – but can if you want.
Thus, veterans can also find enjoyment in the box if they want a well-designed toolbox that can be supplemented with their own ideas as desired.
The new Starter Set Heroes of the Borderlands is of very high quality and the best tabletop entry I have ever experienced. The modularity and sandbox approach are well thought out and suitable for every knowledge level, even if completely new newcomers without any gaming or role-playing experience will have a hard time getting through quickly. Nonetheless, the box does a lot to make it accessible, allows you to visualize everything well, and encourages experimentation.
However, newcomers expecting a sensible entry into the world of Dungeons & Dragons from the box must be flexible and make some compromises. Important mechanics like leveling up are hardly explained and need to be learned additionally when switching. The adventures and rule booklets are also not well structured didactically and require relatively high flexibility for a beginner box that can be detrimental for completely inexperienced Game Masters.
But those who are not discouraged by this will find a great box here that provides a lot of fun and a first impression of the world of tabletop role-playing games and Dungeons & Dragons.
Pros
Extensive construction kit with a bunch of high-quality modules, maps & tokens
Sensible tools for inexperienced Game Masters to avoid unnecessary flipping through rules
Modularity facilitates character creation and temporary switching from player to Game Master
High replay value through 3 short adventures and various combination possibilities
Also suitable for veterans who just want to enjoy a very stripped-down, quick round with friends
Cons
Orientation towards board games may not adequately prepare players depending on their type for the “real” tabletop experience with significantly more “text”
Open sandbox can quickly overwhelm inexperienced or uncreative players and Game Masters, sometimes lacking guidance
Especially for Game Masters without prior experience, the booklets are somewhat confusing, misleading, and poorly structured
Balancing of combat encounters is sometimes really poor, and new Game Masters and players are hardly given guidance on how to handle it
Who is the box suitable for?
You can confidently rely on the box if you …
have some experience with role-playing games (including video games) or board games
find D&D too abstract without visual aid
do not shy away from initiative and experimentation
do not want to be completely guided
as veterans want a toolkit for quick evening rounds
enjoy diving in and creating your own story with your own characters
Better keep your hands off if you …
expect a linear and didactically sound guide
are demotivated by very challenging, too easy, or almost impossible combat encounters
as a new Game Master cannot multitask or need a lot of support
expect an overarching storyline with a clear thread and driving story
Especially when you want to take the step from the starter set into the vast, expansive world of Dungeons & Dragons, the sheer mass of diverse possibilities can overwhelm you. This begins for many players with the choice of class. Therefore, we have selected 5 classes for you that are clear and beginner-friendly, but still fun and can become really powerful: Here are 5 classes from Dungeons & Dragons that are particularly suitable for beginners
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