New World listens to its players, significantly weakens drastic changes to the equipment for 2022

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

The developers of New World announced a drastic change for 2022. After this, all equipment would scale with the new expertise system. As a result, a legendary item with an item level of 600 could suddenly become weaker. Now this change has been revised again and players are really satisfied with the new version.

What was originally announced? In the big December update, the watermark system will be revamped and replaced by the expertise. For 2022, the developers wanted to completely adapt the equipment system to expertise:

  • Expertise alone should determine the strength of the equipment
  • If you have an expertise of 520 but equip an item of level 550, it will automatically scale down to 520
  • Only through higher expertise, which you gain by grinding mobs or through the new gypsum system, should the character’s strength increase
  • This should prevent players from simply buying the best equipment at the trading post instead of grinding for it like everyone else

The announcement caused a shitstorm in the community, especially among crafters. They feared that they would become useless due to the change because they could craft whatever they wanted but still had to grind to benefit from the items.

New World Watermark
Next to your character, it will be displayed in purple numbers how high your expertise is with the equipment.

What is new now? On the night of December 7, the developers announced adjustments to the equipment system (via New World Forum). And they sound really good.

Although the equipment will still scale with expertise starting in 2022, there are exceptions where you will retain full strength. These are:

  • Every item you craft yourself
  • Every item you earn through quests
  • Every item you can buy from the faction vendor

Another change is the way of scaling. A mean value of the equipment and the expertise will now be generated. This means: If you have an item with an item level of 600 but only have an expertise of 500 yourself, the item will henceforth have an item level of 550.

In addition, the developers promised that players who already had stronger equipment before the update would retain that strength. This is intended to prevent players from feeling weaker due to the new update.

“This system is now a significant improvement over the current state”

How do players react to the announcement? The new adjustments to the expertise system are being very well received by the players.

Because the new system is more transparent than the old watermarks and offers new opportunities to specifically improve expertise through gypsum. Additionally, crafters are not penalized but rather favored to a certain extent, which creates positive vibes among these players.

At the same time, the actual goal of the change is still met. Players should not be able to simply buy the best equipment at the trading post but should work for their strength.

  • The reddit user Larkenx praises the change: “This is probably the best thing they have ever written in the forums, to be honest. Pretty big concessions regarding all the major pain points that people have raised. You definitely feel heard” (via reddit).
  • The user _ENERGYLEGS sees a big improvement in the new system: “Very good changes. I’m glad they listened. The new system is a significant improvement over the current watermark system, and the removal of it is a good thing for all players” (via reddit).
  • Mehjai is pleased that Amazon listens to the players: “I have quite criticized them, but this change is excellent and at least shows that they listen and have thought about it. They even admitted that they were wrong in the developer blog” (via reddit).
  • The user Soluss even apologizes to the developers: “Thank you Amazon Games. I was really angry about the change and did not hide that either. I honestly didn’t believe that you would listen to us and change your mind. You have shown today that you will do the right thing with major changes. For that, I want to praise you and apologize for the nonsense I said” (via New World Forum).

Gypsum costs will be significantly reduced

What else did the developers announce in the thread? In addition to adjustments to expertise, the new gypsum system was also discussed.

In the current version on the PTR, it costs 600 gold to create a gypsum cast of your equipment. If you want to raise your entire equipment from expertise 500 to 600, you need about 200,000 coins, in addition to the grind of materials.

These costs will now be drastically reduced. You will only pay 7.5 coins per gypsum cast. In the justification, it says that the developers do not want to impose another grind for coins on players at level 60 in addition to grinding for equipment.

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In addition, the cooldown for earning gypsum has been reduced from 23 to 18 hours, giving players a better window for completing quests and daily faction missions. Additionally, the cooldown for crafting topaz gypsum has been reduced from weekly to daily.

What do you think of these changes? Do you find the new system to be successful or does it still bother you that equipment will now scale with expertise? Feel free to share it in the comments.

The preliminary patch notes for the upcoming update 1.2 have been summarized here for you: New World shows preliminary patch notes for Update 1.2 and much sounds really good.

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The best thing about the new Halo Infinite campaign unfortunately comes in 2022

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 6 minutes

After the multiplayer, the story campaign of Halo Infinite will also be released on December 8. While playing, MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer noticed: It could provide one of the best co-op experiences in the Halo series. If the feature didn’t come until 2022. Why, you will learn in his report.

What is Halo Infinite? This is the latest installment in the Halo series and officially the sixth part after Halo 5: Guardians. Infinite has been in development for over 6 years and has been delayed multiple times. Now it finally continues, and players can once again don the armor of Master Chief.

What exactly could I play? Thanks to a preview build, I was able to play the campaign of Halo Infinite for a limited time. But that was enough to get me familiar with the basic mechanics of the new “Open World” of Halo Infinite. Yes, for those who didn’t know: Halo Infinite basically offers an open world.

It is not as open as, for example, in The Witcher 3 or other open-world giants but is divided into large hubs. However, these are quite large. Instead of mostly linear sections, as known from earlier Halo installments, this time there is a lot of space for exploration, shooting, and various side activities.

This game world is the largest and at the same time the most challenging new feature in Halo Infinite for me. After playing, I’m not entirely convinced, but I can already say one thing for sure: This campaign could only fully develop its potential with the co-op mode.

Huge Halo playground with all the freedoms

Once you get past the first, still quite linear missions, you will enter the first large hub. From then on, the game opens up, and it is more or less up to you what you tackle when and where.

Beside the main mission, there are various side activities you can pursue:

  • There are enemy strongholds that you can capture.
  • You can hunt high-ranking targets.
  • Throughout the game world, there are audiologs, weapons, and other items scattered.

For this, you now also have a large map available that shows you the various activities:

  • Here you see a high-ranking target.
  • These are your unlockable upgrades.
  • By freeing UNSC strongholds, you can unlock additional support.
  • There are audiologs to find in the game world.
  • Here you see a tower from the first mission that you need to investigate.
  • There are many approaches. I stormed through the front door.
  • Here you see the first section you can explore.

The structure of the open world, with all its activities and possibilities, is somewhat reminiscent of the second mission from the first Halo game. There, you drove around in the Warthog and had to destroy three Covenant towers.

The approach and order were completely up to the player, and the area was relatively large. This principle is followed throughout the Halo Infinite campaign.

If you now think of strongholds and other open-world games like Far Cry and are worried, just as I initially was: I can reassure you. Taking the first stronghold was a blast.

  • For example, in Far Cry, you basically need only a sniper rifle to easily take out the enemy’s downright stupid AI.
  • In Halo, however – even on normal difficulty – you can’t just blindly charge into a base/walk/fly in. Well, you could, but you will quickly realize that the enemies will make your life difficult.
  • Because the AI is at a very good level, and enemies react smartly to what you are doing. Nevertheless, with a bit of caution and the many options that the game world offers you: Taking down the base went quite well.

But while I played all this, including the first main mission, a thought kept recurring: This campaign could probably offer the best co-op campaign of all Halo installments. And that is the little but fine catch that remains in the back of my mind.

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A co-op would be the best in this campaign, but it won’t come until 2022

I don’t choose the word ‘playground’ randomly. The game world is exactly that: A sandbox.

Because with the absolute freedom, the gameplay flow, and the side activities, Halo Infinite is almost predestined for a co-op mode for me.

  • Thanks to grappling hooks, vehicles, and aircraft, you can move around quickly and can always jump directly into the next battle.
  • It would be even better if you could take at least one friend with you to venture out together.
  • I also have to praise the incredibly good gameplay flow of Halo Infinite, which is already a lot of fun in multiplayer. The campaign also has a really good gaming feel. It’s just fun to rush through the enemy masses as Master Chief and kick them with the huge selection of weapons.
  • The developers at 343 Industries have done an outstanding job in my opinion. It simply doesn’t get boring to play this game. Although the game world offers little variety and gives few reasons to explore aside from fights and side missions.

The possibilities to exploit this sandbox, to complete side missions together, and simply to cause all sorts of nonsense – yes, that would be a proper bonus.

Until now, it was tradition to have a co-op and even splitscreen mode available in a Halo right from the start. The major, sad exception is Halo Infinite. Although the co-op mode has already been confirmed, unfortunately, it will not be part of the game until May 2022. (via polygon.com)

This is almost the biggest catch for me in the Halo Infinite campaign. Because my buddy and I have basically celebrated every Halo release by playing through the story together. We now have to delay this tradition at least.

The campaign will certainly entertain well solo, but it seems like an essential part is missing that would significantly enhance it.

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The new freedom works, but something is also missing

I’m not completely convinced by the new hub concept yet. Yes, the game world and its freedom mostly work.

Yes, I have plenty of fun, thanks to the gameplay, the enemies, and the way 343 has built the game world. Still, I miss some things that made Halo what it is.

In the sections I have been able to play so far, I have missed the memorable, truly epic moments from earlier campaigns.

Do you remember the end of Halo 3, where you escape in the Warthog from the exploding Halo ring? Or Halo 2, where you drive across the bridge in the Scorpion tank? Such wow moments are a bit lacking. However, there are now others when you pull off some crazy move in Halo Infinite.

But the locations seem less varied so far in contrast to earlier campaigns that send you from one interesting place to another.

However, the connection to the epic story is somewhat missing. Maybe it will improve throughout the campaign. Nevertheless, I look forward to playing through the story of Halo Infinite properly soon and finding out what awaits the Chief.

Because in terms of gameplay, Infinite is definitely one of the strongest Halos for me. The package will be truly complete when the co-op campaign finally comes next year. But what do you think? Do you miss the co-op campaign? Or does it not bother you to wait a bit longer?

If you want to know what’s happening around the Halo multiplayer: Recently, there was an incident in the subreddit, because after death threats, one of the largest forums for Halo Infinite was shut down for days.

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Pokémon GO: Today the Dragon Ladder descent begins – All bonuses and Shinys

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Dragon Spiral Descent event starts today, on December 7, 2021. We at MeinMMO have looked at which monsters and bonuses await you and show you which Shinies you can look forward to.

What kind of event is this? Those who know the white or black edition of Pokémon are probably familiar with the Dragon Spiral. It is a tower in the Unova region, home to the legendary monsters Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem.

But other monsters, like Shardrago, also call it home. In line with this Dragon Spiral, there will now be a similarly named event in Pokémon GO. The focus will be on one or another Dragon-type Pokémon, but you should also keep an eye out for other types (via pokemongolive.com).

When does the Dragon event take place? The Dragon Spiral Descent starts on December 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time. You will have until December 12, 2021, at 8:00 PM to take advantage of all the specifics of the event.

Dragon Event – All Spawns and Shinies

During the Dragon Spiral Descent event, you will encounter numerous monsters and Shinies again. The focus will primarily be on Fire, Electric, Ice, and Dragon-type Pokémon. Additionally, a new monster will make its debut in Pokémon GO. We will show you what spawns to expect.

The new Pokémon: Shardrago

For the first time, you will encounter the Dragon Pokémon Shardrago in Pokémon GO. The monster comes from the 5th generation and is said to be at home in the Dragon Spiral. It has no pre-evolution or evolution.

Shardrago (via pokemon.com)

You can recognize Shardrago by its cream-colored belly, blue body, and red head. Its shiny variant will also be catchable in the game. You can recognize it by its green body and yellow head. You can get Shardrago in level-3 raids and by completing special event quests.

What kind of monster Shardrago is and what it can do, we have summarized for you in the following article:

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All Spawns and Shinies for the Dragon Spiral Descent

In addition to Shardrago, you will certainly encounter more monsters. Niantic has adjusted the wild spawns and raids accordingly. Below we have summarized all Pokémon that you may encounter during the event. All that are also available in shiny form are marked with an (*).

Pokémon in the Wild: Throughout the event, the following monsters will spawn in the wild:

  • Vulpix*
  • Jurob*
  • Dratini*
  • Voltilamm*
  • Sniebel*
  • Knacklion*
  • Elezeba*
  • Flampion*

With some luck, you will also encounter the following wild monsters:

  • Dragonir
  • Vibrava
  • Kapuno*

Pokémon in Raids: Also, in the raids, one or other monster has taken a place. Keep an eye out for the following Pokémon:

RaidsPokémon
Level-1-RaidZapplardin
Lichtel
Petsnief*
Golbit
Kapuno*
Level-3-RaidElektek*
Magmar*
Lapras*
Dragoran
Shardrago*
Level-5-RaidReshiram*
Zekrom*
Mega-RaidMega-Stahlos*

Dragon Spiral Descent Event – All Bonuses

In addition to numerous monsters, you can also look forward to one or another bonus during the Dragon Spiral Descent. The following bonuses await you:

  • New collector challenge (Reward: 3,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and an encounter with Shardrago)
  • New event quests
    • Encounters with Dratini*, Sniebel*, Shardrago*, and Kapuno*
  • Event box in the in-game shop with 3 remote raid passes for 175 PokéCoins

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What do you think about the spawns and bonuses for the Dragon event? Which monster are you most looking forward to? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

Not your thing? In a few days, the huge Community Day in December starts and brings you 25 Pokémon. We have looked into which monsters you can look forward to.

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Company brings bright orange PC case for self-assembly – Looks like a toy

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Do computers always look gray and dull? A company is now showing that there is another way and presents a case in bright colors that you can assemble yourself like a construction kit. A YouTuber has tried out the case.

Here’s what it’s about: Gray, black, or even blacker. Computer cases have the reputation of offering little to the human eye. Often, the interior, like the graphics card or the fans, blinks like a billboard. A case that blinks or is at least colorful is rarely seen. Even more rarely are there graphics cards at an affordable price.

But now a manufacturer shows that it can be different. Teenage Engineering has introduced the case “computer-1,” which appears in bright orange and thus resembles more a construction site or warning signs than a gaming PC.

The YouTube channel “Hardware Canucks” has tried out the case and shows itself visibly pleased. The price of just under 190 euros seems high, but you get a high-quality case for your money, even if the assembly allows little room for error.

This is what the finished case looks like on the desk. In addition to the design, the bright orange stands out.

A cool but extremely compact PC case

Why is this something special? The special thing about this case is not only the color, but also the way the case is built. Because in the package, you only get the stamped plates, screws, and other accessories.

After that, you have to assemble the entire case yourself. This is reminiscent of construction kits from Fischertechnik or model building from Revell. However, one must be extremely careful during assembly, as the YouTuber explains. For if you bend a component the wrong way, it is difficult to reverse the error.

You can watch the entire review in the YouTube video from “Hardware Canucks.” We have embedded the English video here for you.

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“Hardware Canucks” tests the mini-ITX case from Teenage Engineering

Unsuitable for a gaming PC

The case is only conditionally suitable for a full-fledged gaming PC, the YouTuber explains. Because the case is only suitable for mini-ITX motherboards, and graphics cards must not be longer than 180 mm. Mini-ITX is a particularly small format for motherboards.

Many common graphics cards are significantly longer or require a lot of space due to their cooling. For example, the GeForce RTX 3060, the smallest RTX 3000 graphics card, already needs 242 mm in the case and would not fit. Tips and hints on what to look for when buying a case can be found with us on MeinMMO.

Inside the case, there is enough space for a processor with an extensive cooling solution. The YouTuber also explains that the temperatures in the case are surprisingly good. However, one must also note that he did not install a CPU with a fast GPU.

You can purchase the case directly from the manufacturer (via teenage.engineering), but as of now (December 6, 2021), the case is sold out.

What do you think about the case? Would it be something for you, and would you be excited about the assembly, or would it be nothing for you, and would you already be annoyed by the smallest screw that you have to mount in your PC? Discuss with us in the comments!

Are you looking for inspiration for a cool case? MeinMMO has presented an article with 7 PC cases that are guaranteed to make you envious. Many of the cases are inspired by popular games or movies. Maybe you will find inspiration for your upcoming build there.

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New anime MMORPG is starting beta soon and looks beautiful – But there is one concern

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Noah’s Heart is a new MMORPG set to be released for Android, iOS, and PC. The visuals look really impressive in the first trailers. The first closed beta is scheduled to start in December. However, there is a big concern among the trailers, as the developer has a troubled past.

What kind of game is this? Noah’s Heart will be an anime MMORPG with a large, open game world. It is supposed to span an entire planet and have “no borders,” meaning, in this case, loading screens. The developers promise a variety of biomes including deserts, icy landscapes, meadows, and mountains.

Your character can be customized visually according to your wishes and is not bound to a class. Instead, you have the choice of 4 different weapons:

  • Sword and Shield
  • Dual Blade
  • Bow
  • Staff / Spear

However, you don’t have to specialize in one weapon, but should be able to constantly switch between them.

Another highlight is supposed to be the story, where every decision is meant to have consequences. For example, if you let an NPC die, you won’t see them again in the future. The game is supposed to offer different endings in quest lines, based on your choices.

Otherwise, there is still relatively little information about the game. The official website only features images of the 3 crafting disciplines: Tailoring, Blacksmith, and Cooking.

However, the graphics look really convincing. In a new trailer released on December 5, you can see many gameplay scenes that make a really nice impression. The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 4.

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What can you see in the video? In the video, you see the various biomes and, above all, different modes of transport, including a train, mounts, ships, motorcycles, and a combination of a Zeppelin and a helicopter. A grappling hook is also seen in another trailer.

Additionally, after the first approximately 50 seconds, there are some combat scenes against a large robot and other monsters to admire. Other players are also visible repeatedly. The developers emphasize that all content consists of in-game scenes.

Due to the promised variety in the story and graphics, we at MeinMMO compared the game in 2020 to a “Sword Art” MMORPG.

The developer is known for innovative ideas, but also for Pay2Win

Who is behind the game? The company behind Noah’s Heart is Archosaur Games, formerly known as Zulong. It is a Chinese company that has already brought the mobile MMORPG Dragon Raja to the West.

Dragon Raja is a modern MMORPG and also places a strong focus on the story. Here too, you could make various decisions. There were also dungeons, raids, PvP battlegrounds, and “hobbies” as a fun side mechanic. For example, you could become a journalist or a dancer.

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How is Dragon Raja received? Dragon Raja was well received in the West and is also part of our list of the best MMORPGs for Android and iOS. In the Play Store, it has 4.5 out of 5 stars, and in the App Store, even 4.7 out of 5.

However, many view the game as having a catch: Pay2Win. Because real money seems to play a role especially when you want to keep up in PvP. You can improve your equipment for real money, acquire better pets, sign up for an optional subscription, and buy season passes with bonuses in the game.

Some users on YouTube fear something similar for Noah’s Heart as well.

Noah’s Heart starts beta in December

What have the developers revealed about the beta? From December 20 to December 26, at 5:00 PM each day, Noah’s Heart will hold its first closed beta. You can register in advance on the website (via Noah’s Heart).

There are different options for registration, allowing you to sign up as a “normal player,” “guild leader,” or “content creator.” There is no guaranteed access through a paid package (such as founder packages).

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When will Noah’s Heart be released? This is still not known. After the beta for Dragon Raja, however, it only took a few weeks until the release in the West.

It is still unclear when the game will be released on PC. It took about half a year for Dragon Raja.

What do you say about this new MMORPG? Are the visuals and gameplay appealing to you?

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Arcane: Which champions do you want to see in season 2?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

Season 1 of the popular series Arcane is complete, but fans are already looking forward to the second season. Which characters from League of Legends would you like to see there?

The series Arcane, based on the MOBA LoL, hit Netflix like a bomb. Right at the release of the first episodes, positive reviews poured in. Even people who have nothing to do with the game were excited and wanted to know how the story of the two sisters Vi and Jinx would continue.

It was not surprising that Riot Games confirmed the work on the second season right after the first season ended. After all, the series quickly gathered many fans and even caused certain champions in LoL to be played more frequently.

However, very little is currently known about what will happen in the second season. There is only a cliffhanger at the end of the last episode and a short teaser that Riot released together with the announcement. Therefore, we also do not know which new champions from LoL will appear there.

But we do know exactly which ones we would like to see there. MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch says:

One of the characters that would fit well is definitely Blitzcrank. The robot was created by Viktor, but the fame was stolen by someone else. This is also an important part of Viktor’s story.

Then there’s Ziggs. He is a Yordle and assistant to Heimerdinger in Zhaun in the comics. He also caused quite a bit of chaos together with Jinx when we look at LoL’s lore. He would fit perfectly into season 2.

Camille from Piltover would also be a fitting character because her family has made a lot of money with the hextech crystals, which was no insignificant part of the previous story.

When it comes to characters from outside, thanks to Mel’s mother, someone from Noxus would probably fit in. Well, and Warwick needs no explanation after the season finale.

Our editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, who has written several enthusiastic reviews about Arcane, also has some characters she would like to see in the second season.

I have always been fascinated by Janna in the lore, which contrasts with her home Zhaun. The guardian resembles a deity hovering above the ground and smelling of a fresh breeze. In contrast, Zhaun is dirty and seedy. Moreover, Zhaun could really use the helping hand of its protector right now.

The pest rat Twitch was the reason I started with League of Legends. I thought the passionate connoisseur of trash and filth was so cool that he pulled me into the game. Only to miserably fail with him in-game. Nevertheless, I stayed with LoL and get excited every time I see Twitch in the game – to this day I love his design and his quotes. Seeing him in Arcane would be amazing.

But what about you? Which champions from LoL would you like to see in the second season?

Where is the survey tool? League of Legends has now been on the market for over 10 years and has an enormous number of characters. Over 150 different champions are battling each other in PvP matches, but certainly not all are suitable for the series.

So this is an open survey, and you can post your answers freely in the comments. You can think for yourself and decide which champions would enrich the next season of Arcane and make it more exciting.

So tell us: Which characters from LoL would be an asset for the second season? Would you like to see particularly exotic champions, or do you prefer the predominantly human cast of the first season? Is there a champion you would particularly like to see in the series? Or do you prefer to be surprised?

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All new weapons from Fortnite Chapter 3 introduced – These are their strengths and weaknesses

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 5 minutes

In Fortnite, new weapons have been added to the loot pool thanks to Chapter 3. Since they did not exist before, we will show you on MeinMMO which weapons these are and what stats they can exhibit.

Where do the weapon stats come from? The information about the weapon values refers to the existing values that can be read from the weapons menu in the inventory. To gather all weapon stats, we created a custom map and collected all weapon values in Creative mode.

Update January 18, 2022: Since the update 19.10, some weapons have been balanced. Therefore, we have adjusted the list with the correct values.

These are all new weapons in Chapter 3 Season 1

Fortnite has added a new weapon for almost every weapon category. All old weapons have been moved to the vault. Therefore, you can expect seven new weapons on the new map:

  • Ranger Assault Rifle
  • Mk-7 Assault Rifle
  • Striker Shotgun
  • Automatic Shotgun
  • Hand Cannon
  • Stinger SMG
  • Lever Action Shotgun

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Ranger Assault Rifle

Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
Shooting slowly but accurately

What kind of weapon is this? This is an assault rifle that is effective at medium to long distances. The Ranger has a slow rate of fire, but makes up for it with high damage. However, you will struggle in close combat with this gun.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 30 – 36 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 2.7 – 2.2 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 25 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Effective at medium and long distances
  • Causes high damage with accuracy
  • Strong recoil
Contra
  • Slow rate of fire
  • Not usable in close combat

Mk-7 Assault Rifle

Fortnite MK-7 Assault Rifle
An assault rifle with high rate of fire and red dot sight

What kind of weapon is this? This is the first rifle in Fortnite that has a red dot sight. With this, you can switch to first-person mode when aiming to place your shots more accurately. Furthermore, the weapon has a high rate of fire and performs well at all distances.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 20 – 24 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 3.4 – 2.8 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 35 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Performs well at all distances
  • Very accurate with controllable recoil
  • Has a first-person mode in sight
Contra
  • Long reload time
  • Required to look down sights when aiming

Striker Shotgun

Fortnite STRIKER Shotgun
A devastating shotgun for close combat

What kind of weapon is this? Not quite as strong as the well-known pump shotgun, but still devastating is the Striker. It deals massive damage in close combat, but suffers at greater distances due to its wide spread.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 86.4 – 105.6 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 5.5 – 4.5 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 5 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • High damage in close combat
  • Fires faster than the known pump shotgun
Contra
  • Aggressive recoil
  • Long reload time

Automatic Shotgun

Fortnite AUTOMATIC Shotgun
An automatic shotgun

What kind of weapon is this? This is a fully automatic shotgun. It doesn’t fire as fast as the drum shotgun, but it compensates for that with significantly more damage. The special feature of this weapon is that when reloading, two shells are loaded into the magazine. This allows you to reload faster, despite the long reload time.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 75.6 – 92.4 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 6.2 – 5.1 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 8 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Fires quickly in succession
  • Loads two shells
  • As a fully automatic shotgun, it has high damage
Contra
  • Relatively slow reload time

Hand Cannon

Fortnite Hand Cannon
An aggressive pistol for medium distance

What kind of weapon is this? A new pistol focused on medium distance. The Hand Cannon has a heavy recoil but also more damage. It unleashes its true power when you fire focused single shots.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 25 – 29 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 1.54 – 1.33 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 15 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Effective at long and medium distances
  • In close combat, headshots are devastating
  • Large magazine
Contra
  • Heavy recoil

Stinger SMG

Fortnite Stinger SMG
A submachine gun that can shine at medium distance

What kind of weapon is this? Fortnite has had many SMGs, but the Stinger SMG stands out, as its name suggests. With its good range, it can excel not just at close range but also from a distance. With it, you can bring down any wall and surprise the enemy.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 16 – 20 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 2.7 – 2.2 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 30 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Covers short and medium distances
  • Large magazine
  • Breaks cover quicker
Contra
  • Slow reload time
  • Fires slower than the standard SMG

Lever Action Rifle

Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
A hunting rifle with impressive stats

What kind of weapon is this? This hunting rifle lives up to its name with its long-lasting capabilities. Unusually for snipers in Fortnite, this rifle has a magazine capacity of 3 shots. Additionally, with good accuracy, you will inflict fatal damage that sends any opponent to their demise.

Important weapon info:

  • Damage: 81.0 – 99.0 (depending on quality)
  • Reload time: 3.7 – 3.0 seconds (depending on quality)
  • Magazine size: 3 bullets

Where can you find it? Everywhere on the map, on the ground, in chests, and also in vaults.

Pro
  • Fast reload time for a sniper
  • High damage with accuracy
  • Large magazine – missed shots can be forgiven
Contra
  • Heavy recoil
  • Long wait time before the next shot can be fired
  • Wobbles when aiming after firing

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Fortnite offers many new weapons in the new Chapter to try out. This list should give you a small overview of the options in battle. This way, you can better assess whether these weapons perfectly fit your playstyle.

Let us know in the comments what you think of the new weapons that Epic Games has brilliantly introduced in the new 3rd chapter.

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WoW: In Patch 9.2, the Terror Lords learn a really good trick

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In Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft, the Dreadlords are back in action. They have learned a thing or two by now – and are pulling everyone’s strings in a nasty way.

In Patch 9.2, the Dreadlords – the Nathrezim – are also in the mix again. After the heroes of Azeroth kicked their butts in Patch 9.1, they have a new trick up their sleeve – it’s pretty nasty, but also funny at the same time.

It works only because we are all absolute super-heroes, whom the Warcraft legends trust almost blindly.

Spoiler warning: This article covers parts of the story from Patch 9.2 in World of Warcraft. If you do not want to know about it, please do not continue reading.

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The Nathrezim and Lord Denathrius might be working on something bigger…

What happens in Patch 9.2? During the campaign of Patch 9.2, players arrive in Zereth Mortis. This is the legendary land with the Forge of the First. Here, all the realms of the afterlives were created. As players try to understand the land and its peculiarities to solve the puzzles, the Jailor is already set to put his plans into action and has sent his minions everywhere.

As is now customary, the player is the chosen champion, even foretold by a prophecy. Our character is quite an important hero and enjoys the corresponding respect from the high personalities in the Shadowlands.

However, the Dreadlords take advantage of this in Patch 9.2. Because while we are still stumbling somewhat aimlessly through Zereth Mortis trying to solve problems at every turn, there are always dissatisfied leaders among our ranks. They report that “we” have tampered with the protective mechanisms or lured allies into critical areas.

After a short time, it becomes clear: It was a Dreadlord who simply took on the form of your character. None other than Mal’Ganis pretended to be the great hero and deceived so many leaders. When he is ultimately found out, he even comments on it:

Surprised?
It was so easy to cause chaos. They follow you blindly.
They would die for ‘you’ without knowing who you truly are.
You are just a face and a name. The rest is without consequence.
If I had truly replaced you, would anyone have noticed?

Mal’Ganis in Patch 9.2 (via wowhead)

This leads for the first time to the role of the “great champion” actually bringing real disadvantages within the story. The Dreadlords exploiting the blind trust of all those characters shows for the first time that players are not only quite heroes – but at the same time represent one of the greatest dangers.

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What are the Dreadlords? The Dreadlords were driving forces behind the conflicts in Warcraft III. These demons belonged to the Burning Legion and sought to sow chaos in the universe – or at least that was thought.

In Shadowlands, it was revealed that the Dreadlords actually descend from Lord Denathrius, who sent his servants to all corners of the cosmos. They are part of the Legion, but also among the Army of Light and other cosmic forces, manipulating the powerful from the shadows.

Furthermore, the Dreadlords are known for simply “replacing” some people and filling their positions to slowly but surely achieve their goals. This was already the case during the Scarlet Crusade, but it also occurred repeatedly in the expansion Legion – most recently even in the campaign of Patch 9.1.

What do you think of this questline? Is it cool that even the “champion status” can turn into a disadvantage?

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Should Battlefield 2042 remove the specialists and bring back the old classes?

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Since the first announcement of the specialists, even before the release of Battlefield 2042, they have faced criticism. Many fans wish for the old classes from previous iterations to return. We at MeinMMO want to know from you: Should they be removed and replaced? Participate in our survey.

What is the problem with the specialists? The criticism of the specialists is diverse. For example, it is often mentioned that they reduce the immersion of the military shooter, rather than enhancing it.

The previous classes all had their specific roles and felt more realistic for many Battlefield players than the new system.

  • For many, the principle of Battlefield is to dive into battle as one of many “normal” soldiers, and not to embody some special character.
  • Since each class also had its own gadgets and weapons, players could immerse themselves even more in the role they wanted to play as a soldier. The new specialists hinder this because they offer too much freedom.
  • Some also criticize that the specialists actually only have a place in the Hazard Zone mode and are meant to boost skin sales to generate additional income.
  • Even in the beta, the appearance of the specialists was mocked because they look identical across factions.
  • Also, the innovative gadgets of many specialists no longer seem to have anything to do with Battlefield for some veterans.
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Now, more and more players find themselves wishing for their old classes back and would prefer to do without specialists. (via reddit)

We want to know from you now: Do you agree? Would you wish for the specialists to be removed from Battlefield 2042 and replaced with the old, traditional classes? Participate in our survey.

How you can vote: You can make your choice as always in the survey tool below. However, the vote cannot be undone once you have voted.

How do the specialists actually work? Basically, there is still the familiar class division in Battlefield 2042. However, there are some extensive changes and significantly fewer restrictions on your weapons.

For example, you can carry an LMG and a rocket launcher despite being a sniper specialist. Nevertheless, there is still a rough classification into classes, only now there are multiple specialists for each of these categories.

  • Assault Soldier – Mobile soldier for the front
  • Support – Support unit, also medic
  • Pioneer – Responsible for heavy equipment
  • Recon – Scouts out enemies or disrupts them

Each of the specialists also has its own gadget and design. This way, they stand out from each other and are meant to have their own identity. Additionally, each specialist has a backstory, so they should feel like their own persons.

If you want to know which specialists there are, you can read in our overview of the 10 specialists.

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Cleaning Simulator is 99% positive on Steam – Now has a co-op mode

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Simulators are the genre where all sorts of quirky stuff is created. One of the stranger representatives is PowerWash Simulator, which has been available on Steam since May 2021. Now it has received a cooperative mode that excites players.

What kind of game is this? PowerWash Simulator was released in Early Access on Steam on May 19. There, you run your own pressure washing business and also do the corresponding work yourself. The goal is satisfied (and clean) customers.

In career mode, you are supposed to clean your neighborhood in ‘Muckingham’ while building up your cleaning empire. The better and faster you clean cars, house fronts, and more, the more points you get.

In challenge mode, you have to clean particularly quickly or accurately. Various ‘enemies’ like moss, mold, and graffiti present different challenges. The free mode lets you experiment as you like. You can customize your tools with cosmetics.

Since December 2, PowerWash Simulator also has a multiplayer mode in beta. With the free update, you can help a friend online in co-op or clean things in free mode with up to 6 players.

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‘I have no idea why this game is so relaxing and satisfying’

This is how well PowerWash Simulator is received: Since release, the simulator has 98% positive feedback out of 12,200 reviews, making it ‘extremely positive’ (via Steam). Recent reviews have improved even further, with 99%, as the co-op mode was a highly requested feature.

Many fans appreciate PowerWash Simulator for its relaxed gameplay. Although it is essentially work, many players use the simulator to unwind after work. The combination of simple gameplay and various challenges seems to be well received.

However, many fans cannot directly say what exactly makes PowerWash Simulator so exciting. From Ishtar on Steam, it is said:

I just paid €16 and sat at my computer for 2 hours at a sunny 24°C to ‘pressure wash’ a virtual garden… and I regret nothing!

Seriously: I have no idea why this game is so relaxing and satisfying – but it is.

The few negative criticisms the game receives mainly complain about a lack of variety. The well-known YouTuber Kalle Koschinsky says: ‘Where is the ‘game’ supposed to be relaxing? I just got frustrated.’ Even in positive reviews, fans explain that you shouldn’t expect too much – it’s just a cleaning simulation.

PowerWash Simulator costs €19.99 and is available on Steam. A version for Xbox and PlayStation is not yet in the works. The developers like the idea, as they say, but first want to see how the Early Access goes (via Twitter.com).

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This is happening on Steam right now: Currently, there is a lot going on in the survival area on Steam. The 7-year-old hit The Forest has suddenly gained tens of thousands of players after the second part was announced. This is set to be released in May 2022 and is already creating a huge hype.

In addition, on Friday, December 3, the new game Icarus from the DayZ creator was launched. It has already excited many fans in beta but has also raised skeptics. According to them, DayZ is still not finished today, and they want to wait and see what happens with Icarus. Accordingly, the reviews look like this:

New survival game on Steam impresses with gameplay – but still receives a lot of criticism

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A character in CoD Vanguard is so broken that it crashes the game

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Players who want to unlock everything in Call of Duty: Vanguard are also diligently collecting the operator skins. However, the skins of one operator are currently bugged – with annoying consequences. MeinMMO tells you which skins you should currently avoid.

In Call of Duty: Vanguard, there are several operators that can be unlocked. These not only allow you to personalize your character a bit, but you can also level them up. This unlocks new skins for the operator you’re using, which is particularly a unique feature in the MVP voting.

However, this feature has a frustrating bug since the release of CoD Vanguard. Players have discovered a temporary solution while the developers work on a long-term fix.

What is the problem? Some players of Call of Duty: Vanguard have had an annoying issue since launch: Their game crashes for no apparent reason. This crash occurs every time these players try to join a game.

Clever users on Reddit have discovered the reason for the crashes: The bug occurs for players using the unlockable skins of operator Daniel Yatsu. (via reddit)

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The alternative skins of this operator cause problems

Developers are aware of the problem, players are circumventing it

What is the solution? Until the problem is fixed by the developers, you should avoid using the alternative skins of Daniel Yatsu. However, if you still want to use him, you can use his default skin. The game does not crash with that one.

This is particularly important for those who want to level up Daniel’s favorite weapon – the M1 Garand – faster.

How are the developers reacting? Sledgehammer Games, the developers of CoD Vanguard, are already aware of this problem. On Twitter, they advise players not to touch Daniel’s alternative operator skins for now:

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Until developers fix the issue with a patch, you should avoid operator Daniel Yatsu – or at least his alternative skins.

If you want to know what huge changes you can expect in Call of Duty: Warzone this week, we recommend our article:

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Destiny 2 improves exotic ornaments, makes looking good easier now

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Tomorrow there will be major changes in Destiny 2. With the 30th Anniversary Bungie Package, new content and changes are coming to the game. The quality-of-life adjustments have been received very positively, as they also include changes to the purchasing system for exotic ornaments, making it easier to achieve a good appearance in the future.

For Destiny 2 players, appearance has always been important. With the transmog system, players already have an overview of all legendary armor ornaments available to them. However, it has not been so easy with exotic ornaments.

This is how the system has worked so far: Exotic ornaments have previously been viewable through Eververse, the Destiny 2 in-game shop, and the collection. Players regularly checked the rotation in the Eververse shop to see if the desired exo ornament might be on offer there.

The chrome ornament of the Vex Mythoclast is highly sought after by players.

Now, Bungie has been looking for a way to improve this experience and make the purchase of exotic ornaments more practical for players.

Changes starting December 7: With the update tomorrow, Tuesday at 6:00 PM, it will be easier for players to find exotic ornaments for certain weapons and armor. This will also allow players to quickly see which ornaments they own and which ones are still missing for a specific item.

  • The classic method of searching for exo ornaments in Eververse will remain.
  • Exotic items can be specifically inspected for ornaments through the character menu.
  • All currently available exotic ornaments in the Eververse archive will be considered.
  • There will be a silver and (if available) bright dust purchase option for exotic ornaments.

This is how you find the new exo ornament overview: When you select and inspect an exotic weapon, just click on weapon cosmetics. For armor pieces, you will find this either in the view of the armor itself or through the Guardian Appearance screen. 

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This is the new overview in the item menu for exotic ornaments.

The long browsing in Eververse is no longer necessary: Thanks to the change, players are no longer so dependent on Eververse. It is enough to directly inspect the favorite item to see what would fit well with the outfit or which exotic ornament they would still like to have.

Direct purchase through the character menu is also possible: If the exotic ornament is offered for bright dust in a specific week through the character screen, players can purchase it directly. Otherwise, the ornaments can be bought for silver.

Will all ornaments then be available? After the announcement of this improvement, players have wondered whether they will finally have access to all ornaments. Especially, players have long desired the exotic chrome ornament “The Unseen Story” for the Vex Mythoclast or “Patient Zero” for the pulse rifle Perfected Outbreak. Specifically, these ornaments have not been available or have not been permanently in the Eververse shop archive.

Bungie’s community manager dmg04 responded to this in a reddit thread:

At this time, only ornaments that are available in Eververse can be seen on weapons. We have many ornaments in the archive area, but still need to bring some in. Currently, I have no additional information on this, but I hope to provide updates when it becomes possible.

As of now, it is still not possible to see and thus also purchase all exotic ornaments in the character menu.

These changes are also expected by players tomorrow evening:

The community chose the latest ornament themselves: In the upcoming seasons, there will again be new ornaments. However, these are usually still unknown and determined by Bungie. This is different for the exotic bow Le Monarque.

Bungie had asked the community to vote on which weapon (from a provided selection) should receive an ornament. The players overwhelmingly chose the exotic bow Le Monarque.

Bungie then designed this ornament for the exotic bow and presented it to the community in the TWaB (This Week at Bungie Blog).

The new ornament for the exotic bow “Le Monarque”.

If you log into Destiny 2 tomorrow evening after the update, you can directly inspect the “Le Monarque” bow, switch to the ornaments, and view and purchase the new ornament there. It is not yet known whether it will be available for bright dust or silver.

What do you think of this adjustment to the armor and ornament system? Is this a good quality-of-life solution or were you satisfied with the old system?

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New MMORPG celebrated 2021 release after 7 years of development – But now the end threatens

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Crowfall was officially announced in early 2015. At that time, well-known developers like Raph Koster and J. Todd Coleman announced that they wanted to create a completely new type of MMORPG. Finally, in July 2021, the release took place. However, a new letter to investors indicates that the servers may soon be shut down.

What does the letter say? The letter to investors paints a rather grim picture of Crowfall:

  • The game’s numbers are said to have fallen short of expectations.
  • There have already been layoffs and the active development team for Crowfall has been further reduced. J. Todd Coleman, for example, is already working on a new game codenamed “Atlas”.
  • The company initially aimed to lose only 1 million dollars per quarter. Currently, it’s about 770,000 dollars per month.
  • In the 3rd quarter of 2020, the company reported a loss of 2.4 million dollars. In the 3rd quarter of 2021 – just one quarter after release – it’s still a loss of 2.4 million dollars. Although there were revenues of almost 1 million dollars, expenses have risen correspondingly.

The outlook for the future is also not positive. It says in a statement:

If we do not notice a significant difference in performance by the end of November, we must decide whether:
A: We will continue to invest in features and content for Crowfall
B: We reduce investments in Crowfall and let it continue in maintenance mode
C: We shut it down and prioritize our second project (Codename: Atlas).

Furthermore, it states that shutting down Crowfall would reduce costs and prevent burnout until July/August 2021.

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Statement on Crowfall from the letter to investors.

What is the performance of Crowfall currently? Recently, the developers have been trying to create more attention with free trial accounts, discounts, and Twitch drops. At least from the outside, there has been no noticeable improvement in Crowfall’s performance. The game remains scarcely present in the public eye, and the servers were very empty today, on December 6, as usual.

This suggests that ArtCraft will have to choose one of the three options in the coming days or weeks. However, options B and C are unlikely to please Crowfall players who have waited years for the release.

What kind of letter is this anyway? Crowfall is developed by the indie studio ArtCraft Entertainment. They have various investors who are informed about the status of the company every quarter.

One of these letters has now come to the public, but has since been deleted from the forum and reddit. Excerpts from it have been shown by YouTuber KiraTV on his channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JQc2uHOz0U

Crowfall wanted to be innovative and redefine the genre

Why does the impending end hurt so much? In 2015, Crowfall was announced as a game that aimed to revolutionize the MMORPG genre. It wanted to reconnect theme park and sandbox, incorporate strategy elements, and create different scenarios that would play out like a season of Game of Thrones.

Several worlds were planned where players could “win” the MMORPG. The gains were then to be brought into a permanent social world: the Eternal Kingdoms. A broad class system was also announced, with 11 classes and a total of 33 subclasses.

However, it quickly became clear that Crowfall would cater more to a niche of old-school and PvP fans. But even they could not be convinced.

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Where are the problems? At the release, Crowfall had several issues, including poor optimization and performance, an unconventional interface, a rather weak tutorial, and a boring crafting system.

Additionally, Crowfall is strongly aimed at a PvP community. It thrives on PvP, castle fights, and planned large-scale battles. However, it needs a solid community for that. And exactly that was missing at launch.

This is also due to the fact that the players who financially supported Crowfall had largely dropped out during alpha and beta. This, in turn, was also due to performance issues but also constant changes in the game systems. Furthermore, the game was in a testing stage for so long that many players eventually got tired of playing the same game from the beginning again. Because with each release, there was a wipe of previous progress.

What do you think about Crowfall? Have you tried the MMORPG or did you avoid it altogether? Did you think there would be such problems so soon after the release?

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Friendly Fire 7 was as overwhelming as ever – collects nearly 2 million euros in donations via Twitch

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Friendly Fire 7 is over and raised about 1.8 million euros. The Twitch streamers Gronkh, PietSmiet, and Co are overwhelmed by the huge amount and can hardly wait for Friendly Fire 8. MeinMMO author Lena feels the same way and thinks: Such events are a beacon of hope amidst all the catastrophes and negative events.

What kind of event was it? Friendly Fire went into its seventh round in 2021. The charity event runs for about 13 hours each time, if you include the pre-show starting at 2 PM. Well-known Twitch faces like Gronkh and the guys from PietSmiet collect money from viewers during the event, all of which is donated for a good cause.

For the third time in a row, the streamers raised over 1 million euros from December 4th to 5th.

This was Friendly Fire 7:

  • Approximately 1,275,000 million euros were raised through donations.
  • On top of that, an estimated 600,000 euros were raised through merchandise, eBay auctions, and other sponsorships.
  • About 100,000 viewers followed the event continuously until 3:00 AM.
  • Twitter user AlphaDuplo compiled the stats in graphics (via Twitter).

All information about the participating streamers, where the event took place, and what exactly happened there can be found here:

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“This is literally unimaginable”

Time and again, the Twitch streamers are completely overwhelmed by the amounts they can donate to the charities. We summarize some reactions from the participants:

Such a strange feeling after our charity event FriendlyFire7. For so long you anticipate it. Then there are 12 hours of madness. And now it’s over. I’m empty. Over 1.27 million € just from your donations, at least 600,000 € will be added. This is literally unimaginable.

Peter Smits from PietSmiet via Twitter

Tatjana “Pandorya” Werth was also overwhelmed by the event:

It still feels so surreal. The sum, the games, the people. It was really long yesterday, but in retrospect, it felt like a snap of your fingers. Bam, it was over. I loved everyone there so much.

via Twitter

Erik “Gronkh” Range was torn between his emotions:

Friendly Fire is now my Christmas before Christmas. 12 hours full of laughter, madness, and other undefined emotions. Thank you for this wonderful seventh year – and for always exceeding our hopes and projections. #Happy

via Twitter

The other participants were also totally blown away by what was happening. When the 1 million euros mark was reached, they celebrated especially:

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After the amount was reached 3.5 hours earlier than in the previous year, it was clear to everyone: Friendly Fire 7 raises even more money than the year before. Already with Friendly Fire 6, one thought that was the peak – it couldn’t get better, but part 7 proved otherwise.

Who benefits from the money? The amount goes to 7 different charities. All links lead to the respective pages of the charities. Every eighth euro went to an emergency fund that is intended for crisis situations in the future.

If you want to know more about the organizations, you can check their websites or catch the complete stream (via Gronkh.tv). At the beginning of the stream, during the pre-show, there are more details about the charities.

For me, one of the strongest editions of Friendly Fire

Perhaps it is due to the current mood or the many negative events that have been dragging on for years, especially due to Corona. But this year I found Friendly Fire particularly beautiful. So much positive energy, commitment, and fun all in one place is rare to see these days.

The stream started with a lot of giggling, as the group decided not to say anything until 100,000 euros in donations were achieved (via Twitch). Essentially totally crazy: After 7 minutes, they raised 125,000 euros, which corresponds to the total sum of Friendly Fire 1.

This year, the group worked even harder to bring more fun to the charity event. If a game or segment was boring, they quickly noticed and switched to something else.

  • Legs grow by Sebastian Lenßen (PietSmiet).
  • Disgusting but funny: champagne shower with drinking from shoes.
  • The absolute highlight of the evening: imitating sounds.
Screenshots of my highlights from the stream of Friendly Fire 7 (Source: Gronkh.tv)

There was plenty to laugh about: whether situational comedy or through the planned games and events, there was something for everyone. Since I am really “humor-blind” and can only laugh at specific things, I can say: The various participants covered every type of humor. Totally blunt, completely dark, or dirty – everything was there. I really got my fill.

Especially the game where Peter, Jay, and fishi had to imitate sounds of animals or other things was a hit – my personal highlight of the evening.

Alongside that, you could observe how the donation total kept rising and rising. Last year I thought: “So much money, they will never top that!” But they did, and they even had nearly 3 hours left of the event.

I was just completely curious about how much they could raise this year for a good cause. The positive feeling, the inclusion of the chat, and that cozy feeling captivated me for nearly the entire 13 hours – it was more overwhelming than ever.

I would be interested to know how you found the event. Did you watch Friendly Fire 7 or was that not for you? Maybe you’ll catch it later? Feel free to share your impressions in the comments.

PietSmiet celebrates biggest success since February on Twitch – With wacky kart tournament

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Why you should pay attention to Intel if you want affordable gaming PCs in 2022

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AMD is currently considered a recommendation for many gaming PCs. However, in 2022, Intel could become the secret tip for many gamers – as a leak reveals new Intel processors in the entry-level segment.

Intel’s i3 processors are aimed at newcomers who do not want to spend much money. However, it has so far been worthwhile to spend around 30 euros more. For 150 euros, you can already get an i5-11400F, which means you get Intel’s current best processor in the mid-range. In the mid-range, AMD predominantly dominates the market with its processors.

This is what has now become known: But this could change if the rumors are true. Because there are reports that a first review of Intel’s latest budget processor has leaked. This is at least reported by the magazine PCGamer (via pcgamer.com), referencing a Chinese article in its report.

If the leak is true, then a fast processor for little money could await us in the entry-level segment.

The entry-level segment could receive a significant performance boost

What is the big surprise? Especially the fact that the new i3-12100 is expected to have hyperthreading may surprise many users. Because hyperthreading has always been reserved for cheaper processors.

Hyperthreading means that a microprocessor works like two logical cores and therefore can process more than one thread simultaneously. This means a significant performance boost. The latest Intel processor is also expected to receive this performance boost.

The i3-12100 is also expected to be a fast entry-level processor:

  • The processor is expected to offer 4 cores with 8 threads
  • Additionally, there will be 12MB L3 cache, which is mainly responsible for fast data transfer.
  • Furthermore, the processor is expected to have a TDP of 60 watts. This means you won’t need a high-end cooler for the processor, but a budget cooler will be completely sufficient.
  • Moreover, the processor is expected to include a graphics chip. Intel’s Xe Graphics is enough to play some games at lower resolution.

Over the past months, Intel has not released any budget processors and has mostly been competing with AMD in the mid-range for first place. In the price range between 150 and 200 euros, the Ryzen 5 3600 and the i5 10400F dominate, and you can even get the i5 from Intel for a few euros cheaper.

Intel could offer a strong alternative in the entry-level segment from 2022

With the i3-12100, Intel could now provide a solid alternative for those on the market for whom 170 euros for a processor is still too expensive but who still do not want to compromise on performance.

When is the release of the i3-12100? According to rumors, the i3-12100 is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2022 with budget motherboards. Although the price is not yet known, the previous entry-level processor, the i3-10100, currently costs around 130 euros. We assume that the latest CPU will likely come to market at a similar price.

Spending several hundred euros on a high-end processor is something that few gamers are currently willing to do. How good both high-end CPUs from Intel and AMD are has now been examined by YouTuber “Linus Tech Tips.” You can also find an article about it on MeinMMO:

AMD or Intel: Expert tests which gaming processor is the fastest in 2021

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  1. pcgamer.com

Battlefield 2042: With this weapon secret tip, you dominate in the popular new game mode

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 3 minutes

The latest game mode in Battlefield 2042 is very well received by fans. Since Battlefield 2042 Rush requires different strategies, other weapons are also meta there. MeinMMO presents you the weapon secret tip with which you can easily take out entire squads in Rush.

With the latest update of Battlefield 2042, another mode came into play. The classic Rush can be played on the maps with the weapons of Battlefield 2042 via an official playlist in Battlefield Portal. 

Fans are excited about Battlefield 2042 Rush. The mode is fun not only because of the intense fights – it also circumvents the biggest fundamental problems of the game. With the new mode, new weapons can also take the spotlight. A previously unnoticed weapon works particularly well: The PKP-BP.

How this LMG can function in Rush is shown in this clip from reddit:

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Weapon is a strong choice for the hectic action of Rush

The PKP-BP is the second of 2 LMGs currently in the game. It has a deadly fire rate of 800 rounds per minute. The game gives the weapon the following characteristics: 

  • Aggressive
  • Heavy
  • High Capacity

What makes the weapon so strong? Even if the opponents in the reddit clip behave as if they could not look left and right: The strengths of the PKP-BP are clearly visible – as are its weaknesses.

Pro
  • Huge magazine with 200 rounds
  • Very good TTK 
  • Highest fire rate of the available LMGs
  • Thanks to a lot of ammo in reserve, you are not too dependent on ammo boxes
  • Very precise when shooting while lying down
Contra
  • Much recoil when standing
  • Imprecise when moving
  • Typical LMG, poor handling
  • Typical LMG, slow reloading

These characteristics make it very strong in Rush. Since in this game mode the enemies come from predictable directions, you can exert a lot of pressure with the large magazine.

The weapon also has a built-in bipod. Therefore, the weapon is also significantly more precise when you lie down. When moving or standing, it quickly becomes very imprecise.

What are the best attachments for the weapon? The best attachments for the PKP-BP are:

  • Optic: K8 Holo (otherwise individual preference)
  • Muzzle: Warhawk Compensator
  • Ammo: High-Power / Extended
  • Underbarrel: Attachments (Factory)

The Warhawk Compensator is one of the best attachments for any fully automatic weapon. It reduces horizontal recoil, but worsens vertical recoil in return. However, since vertical recoil is significantly easier to control than horizontal, this is not a problem.

LMG is one of the best weapons in defense

How do I use this weapon? The PKP-BP plays largely like an LMG from most shooters:

A lot of ammunition is compensated by the clumsiness of all animations. Thus, you do not have to pay so much attention to perfect precision and can put pressure on opponents with sustained fire. 

The PKP-BP offers significantly lower TTK compared to the LCMG due to higher damage and faster fire rate. However, it also plays clumsier. It has more recoil than the other LMG. You can significantly reduce this if you lie down.

Also, since larger groups of enemies rush towards a target in Rush, you can especially defend objectives very strongly. Especially with McKay and his grappling hook, you can occupy dominant positions on the high ground. Sundance’s flanking maneuvers are also a very good option, as the clip shows.

Due to these characteristics, the PKP-BP is particularly strong in the defensive team of Rush. However, aggressive LMG players will also enjoy this weapon in the offensive.

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For these reasons, the PKP-BP is our weapon secret tip for the new Rush mode. Have you tried the weapon yet? If so, how do you prefer to use it? Or do you use the same weapons as in All-Out Warfare? Let us know in the comments.

Behind the scenes of Battlefield 2042, there is a major shuffle at EA and DICE after the rocky launch. More about this can be found in our article:

Important employee leaves Battlefield 2042 – Now the head of EA’s cash cow is said to take over

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Witcher star Henry Cavill plays Warhammer and has to explain that it is not World of Warcraft

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Henry Cavill has become something of an idol for many gamers. In a TV show, the actor had to explain his hobby – and point out that it has nothing to do with the MMORPG World of Warcraft, which he also plays.

Who is Henry Cavill? The British actor is best known for his roles as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series “The Witcher” (2019) and as Superman, for instance in “Man of Steel” (2013).

In the gaming bubble, Cavill is known for being passionately involved in many nerdy topics. For many gamers, he is particularly likeable, as he shares some hobbies with them.

In 2020, he built his own gaming PC with a high-end graphics card. The video of the assembly quickly garnered over a million views and hundreds of thousands of likes.

Now Cavill sat alongside other actors on the Graham Norton Show. This is a comedy chat show on the British channel BBC One. There, Cavill explained one of his hobbies: Warhammer.

“Sounds ridiculous, but it’s fun!”

This is what Cavill says: The host Graham Norton asks Cavill about his hobby. He paints little figures and asks: “War… World of Warcraft, or?”

Cavill corrects him and explains that the figures are from Warhammer, not the famous MMORPG from Blizzard. When asked if he paints them by hand or if they are available ready-made, Cavill replies:

“You have to paint them. It depends on how much work you put into it. There’s the painting side of the hobby and the playing side. […] Then you assemble them into armies and fight against the armies of others. It’s fun. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s fun!”

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How the others present react: The host himself pokes a little fun at the statement and says: “Oh, yes, toys, great fun.” It seems he cannot really relate to the hobby.

Next to Cavill is also Tom Holland, the new actor of Spider-Man from “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017). He seems to be quite taken with Warhammer. He thinks it sounds “fantastic.”

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Warhammer is not Warcraft

What is Warhammer actually? The famous game from Games Workshop is originally a tabletop game. You assemble plastic figures, paint them (or not) and fight against other players.

Basically, it is a tactical, turn-based strategy game without a computer, but analog. Depending on the rules, the armies are limited in size and formation. Various factions are available for selection.

Warhammer is divided into a fantasy setting and the futuristic 40K setting, which takes place in the distant future. Cavill himself is a fan of Warhammer 40K, like many other players around the world.

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What is World of Warcraft then? The fantasy world from Blizzard is based on the old strategy game series “Warcraft.” Here, roughly speaking, humans fight against orcs, each with allied races like dwarves, elves, trolls, and taurens.

World of Warcraft is one of the largest and best-known MMORPGs and has been on the market since 2004. The game gets continuously expanded. The latest expansion is Shadowlands.

Warhammer and Warcraft are quite similar, which has led to confusion in the past – mainly because of their names. Fans of both franchises usually take this little “war” with humor.

Cavill is also not averse to World of Warcraft. Or at least he used to play the MMORPG extensively. He became so immersed in the world that he almost missed out on one of his most important roles:

World of Warcraft: Superman had to finish the instance first

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Activision releases dozens of employees, although they “did nothing wrong”

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At Activision Blizzard, there are once again dozens of layoffs happening. Many quality assurance employees are being let go.

A new day, a new negative headline from Activision Blizzard. Just in time for the start of the Advent season, Activision Blizzard is currently in the process of laying off a number of employees. Over a dozen have already been terminated, while others are still worried about their jobs.

What happened? According to a report from The Washington Post, from December 3 to December 8, some employees from Raven Software are being called in for private discussions. The topic is whether the employees will be laid off or transition to a permanent position. Over a dozen employees in quality assurance – more than a third of that area – have already been informed about their termination.

Raven Software is a studio of Activision Blizzard and is primarily responsible for games such as “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” and “Call of Duty: Warzone”.

What is quality assurance?
Employees in quality assurance, often referred to as “QA”, are essentially game testers who thoroughly check content. They write bug reports and frequently replay certain segments over and over again to test all eventualities and discover errors or problems that might not have been noticed by the developers.

QA employees are important for the vast majority of games, but often have the unjust reputation that their job only consists of playing video games.

There is quite a bit of movement at Activision Blizzard – more on that here:

“It’s embarrassing to work for Activision Blizzard”

An anonymous employee told the Washington Post that they feel “hurt and betrayed.” Most of the employees who were called into meetings have been terminated and were told that they had “done nothing wrong.”

Austin O’Brien, one of the community managers at Raven Software, stated on Twitter that he feels “burned out.”

https://twitter.com/eyyohbee/status/1466890788235878409

He says:

My friends in QA at Raven were promised for months that Activision was working on creating a better pay structure and increasing their wages.

Today, one after the other, key team members were called into meetings and told that they are being laid off.

Apparently, even the project leads in QA were not aware of the upcoming layoffs, as another employee (Evan Avillanoza) reports:

Our team is devastated and absolutely no one will want to work, even if promoted. I had been thinking of leaving anyway, due to the reputation that Activision has earned in the past and I just don’t want to support this company any longer. … In my opinion, it is embarrassing to work for Activision.

The affected employees will still work for Activision until January 28, but can leave the company earlier if they wish.

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Fortnite accidentally brings a weapon from Chapter 3 into the game 5 days too early – Use it at your own risk

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite there are many new weapons since the start of Chapter 3. However, one of them should not yet be in the game and is supposed to appear at a later date. We at MeinMMO will show you how to get the Spider-Man gloves earlier.

What kind of weapon is this? Fortnite presented the new Chapter 3 on December 5 after a crazy live event. The patch notes indicated that a new mythical weapon would enter the island: Spider-Man’s web shooter.

This weapon was not supposed to appear in the game yet and was to be offered for sale at a later time. We will show you a method on how to get this new gadget – but at your own risk.

Soar through the skies with Spider-Man’s gloves

How to get the weapon? The weapon was originally supposed to be offered for sale at a later time. Therefore, it cannot be found in the usual Battle Royale mode. However, there is a bug in the Arena mode that allows you to use the hero’s gloves earlier.

The Twitter user GlitchKing15 already shows in advance how this gadget works on the map:

https://twitter.com/GlitchKing15/status/1467572133782073348?s=20

GlitchKing15 was only able to buy the item from a vendor in Greasy Grove. There he had to spend a total of 400 gold bars.

Is there an obstacle? The problem with the Arena mode is that you rarely gather gold bars. This means you have to try to acquire gold on your own. Either by finding cash registers, killing opponents, or destroying furniture like washing machines or beds.

When is the weapon supposed to come? Epic wrote in their patch notes that the gloves will only be available for sale for all players starting December 11. Therefore, one might assume that this is not intended and that it is a bug.

More about Chapter 3 in Fortnite can be found here:

Use it at your own risk: Since this is likely a bug and Fortnite will not let this stand, it will surely be disabled again after a hotfix. So use this bug at your own risk, as such exploits can lead to account bans.

The gloves are definitely worth your money when they officially appear on December 11.

What do you think of Spider-Man’s gloves? Do you think they are cool? Have you perhaps already tried them out? Let us know in the comments what you think!

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New World shows preliminary patch notes for update 1.2 and much sounds really good

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In December, the new Patch 1.2 will be released in New World. This has already made waves in advance because it will revise the watermark system. The developers have now published the patch notes from the PTR. We at MeinMMO summarize everything important for you.

What’s included in Patch 1.2? The December update will mainly make three major changes:

Meanwhile, the developers have published the patch notes from the PTR and there are some interesting changes to be found there as well. Especially the adjustments to the open world, the dungeons, and the weapons read well.

New World changes enemies in the open world, makes dungeons more lucrative

What’s changing in the open world?

  • The enemies in Myrkgard, which were secretly strengthened with Patch 1.1, will now be slightly weakened. There is also a new elite chest in the area.
  • Some other points of interest have been adjusted. Some have been weakened, while others, such as the Imperial Palace in Ebenmaß, have been raised to level 66.
  • The events with the Corrupted have also been increased to level 66 in some places.
  • There is new T5 jewelry that can be found from enemies in the open world. There was the problem that there were only named items that were quite rare.

What are they changing about the dungeons? Dungeon bosses from Lazarus Instrumentality and Garden of Origins will guarantee to increase your competence with every completion. This offers a new way to grind the old watermarks.

Furthermore, there are the new “Timeless Shards” through which you can force a specific attribute when crafting your equipment.

However, many players still criticize the orb system here. Because many of them would run the dungeons more often, but cannot do so because of this.

New perks for your equipment: There are now new perks with various useful effects, including 3-15 % faster resource gathering and new interactions with heavy attacks, such as 8 seconds of disease on the enemy through heavy attacks or 3-15 % more damage when you perform a fully charged heavy attack.

New World new perks Patch 1.2
The new perks in Patch 1.2.

What are other interesting changes?

  • In crafting, you can now create legendary materials that are otherwise rarely found while gathering (such as Scale Cloth from the fiber), by using 250 fibers.
  • The quest display has been revised. You can now see on the right side of the UI and also on the map what the main quest, progress quests (e.g., better skill in fishing), and what “normal side quests” are.
  • Fast travel points will now also be displayed even if you have not yet discovered them.
  • There are now new quests in the Mourningdale and the Unstable Coast.
  • The damage formula in PvP will be revised so that the real armor value will now be calculated instead of an average one when a character with a lower level fights against a strong enemy. In return, the damage dealt by players with lower levels will be increased.
  • Bonuses on critical damage now work additively instead of multiplicatively.
  • Some weapons have seen a reduction in “recovery time”, which is the time between performing an action and activating the next one. The heavy attack from the sword, for example, now has 5 frames less recovery time.
  • In Outpost Rush, the enemy faction can no longer enter the base.
  • The health points of the Source Guardian, a boss in the story, have been halved.
  • There have been numerous balance adjustments to the weapons.

The complete patch notes – so far only in English – can be found in the official forum of New World.

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What’s up with the adjustments to item level? Amazon is planning a major adjustment for the equipment of New World, due to which your gear will now scale with the competence level. This means: If you have a competence level of 520 and craft or buy an item with an armor value of 600, it will be scaled down to value 520.

This change, however, is not included in this update, but will be introduced to the game in 2022. Nevertheless, there is already much criticism for this:

New World announces changes to gear for 2022 and faces backlash

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