In Fortnite, Epic Games has already announced that a large event for the end of Chapter 2 is being prepared. Now the map for this event is also being adjusted, and we at MeinMMO will show you what you can possibly expect.
What is happening in Fortnite? The map of Fortnite has fallen prey to an invasion of the Killer Cubes. After the live event of Chapter 2 Season 7, the mothership of the aliens crashed, causing a corruption of the map. This orange slime is spreading throughout the Fortnite world.
Furthermore, the Queen of the Cubes is creating a pyramid in the middle of the map to use it as a weapon against the island’s inhabitants. As she is considered a reality destroyer, she will do everything possible to seal the fate of Fortnite.
Meanwhile, the island’s inhabitants do not give up easily and are establishing a base to confront the threat once and for all.
Building a Base and Bombs
A new base: Players who actively play Fortnite have surely noticed the construction site near Pleasant Park. Debris from the mothership has already been cleared in advance to establish a base and devise a plan against the Cube Queen.
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What changes are taking place? The entire map is being corrupted by the Cube’s aura. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Season 8, these extraterrestrial cubes roamed across the island to reach the crater of the Zero Point. In the process, they left a path of destruction and the orange slime from the Tilted Towers.
Since the Queen was called by the golden leader cube, this substance has been spreading across the entire map. Meanwhile, the base was constructed, which was also shown in the trailer for the live event.
This base is being built at a rapid pace and contains many bombs scattered around the construction site. On Twitter, leakers and players speculate whether these bombs will be directed against the Cube army and its Queen during the live event. Many believe that we will use these rockets to drive the Queen away.
What comes after the event? No one knows for sure. Leakers believe there will be another black hole. During this time, Fortnite will not be playable for a few days. It is also assumed that by chance, a new reality will be created, which will kick off with a new map and new content in Chapter 3. All of this is expected to take place on December 7th.
What do you think of the Queen’s idea of leveling the ground? Let us know in the comments if you are ready to defend the Fortnite world and take revenge on the Queen.
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In patch 1.18 of Minecraft the distribution of diamonds and ores has changed. We show you here where to find diamonds and where to dig.
What’s new? The Update 1.18 for Minecraft is part two of “Caves and Cliffs”. It was released on November 30, 2021, and brought many changes to the Overworld and Nether. From now on, it is no longer possible to dig at a certain height and find all good ores and stones there.
In this overview, we focus on diamonds in 1.18 – Where to find them, at what height you should search, and where they do not spawn at all?
Finding and mining diamonds – You can find them at this height
Diamonds spawn at this height: All diamonds in Update 1.18 of Minecraft spawn between Y= -64 and Y= 16. Since they are embedded in a triangular spawn in the world, you have better chances at the lower levels than higher up. The best place for your search is in the middle of the spawn – so not right at the top and not right at the bottom.
To check your height in Minecraft, you need to press F3 on the PC version. The following image will appear:
At this position, Minecraft shows you which head height you are currently at. In this case Y = 11
How to find diamonds best? Diamonds spawn “buried” and are covered by other blocks. Furthermore, branch mining is the best solution to efficiently find diamonds.
The best height to find diamonds in Minecraft is now Y = -60 because that’s where the chances are greatest. Just above the bedrock stones. However, this is dangerous since with Update 1.18, lava can now also spawn at Y = -54. So, you have to watch out that lava doesn’t catch you when farming at -60. Also, farming there might take longer due to the solid stones.
For those who do not want to deal with lava and bedrock, it’s best to farm at height Y = -53. There, you don’t have to worry as much about lava but have slightly lower chances of finding diamonds.
The information on diamond distribution comes from slicedlime on YouTube. He is Tech Lead for the Minecraft Java Game Team at Mojang (via YouTube.com).
A graphic on the topic was shared by Henrik Kniberg on Twitter. He is a game designer/developer for Minecraft at Mojang and shows with various forms where further ores and deposits can be found.
What is branch mining? One of the most efficient ways to farm diamonds is branch mining. This means you first dig down to a depth where you want to find the diamonds.
Create a room and dig a tunnel that is two blocks high and one block wide. From this tunnel, you dig additional branch tunnels. Again, two blocks high and one block wide. Leave two blocks of space between each tunnel to make good use of the area.
This is what branch tunnels in Minecraft 1.18 can look like
How do you like the new ore and stone distribution? Do you think it’s good that it now has more to do with chance and you no longer find everything at a specific height, or did you prefer the old system with ores in Minecraft before 1.18? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In Pokémon GO, there is a Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom taking place today. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at which counters you should use against the legendary monsters and whether this short event is worth it.
What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a so-called Raid Hour takes place in Pokémon GO, where you can battle the Raid bosses of the level 5 raids for 60 minutes in almost all gyms. Today, on December 1st, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom there.
Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – Best Counters
When does the Raid Hour start? As every Wednesday, the Raid Hour starts again at 6:00 PM local time and ends at 7:00 PM local time. Even before the event, you can see dark eggs over the gyms, indicating the upcoming raids.
The best counters against Reshiram
The legendary Pokémon Reshiram comes from Generation 5 and is of the Dragon and Fire type. For this reason, you should use attackers of the types Rock, Ground, and Dragon (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Crypto-) Brutalanda
Dragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) Dragoran
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Rayquaza
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Rameidon
Catapult and Rock Slide
(Crypto-) Despotar
Catapult and Stone Edge
Maxax
Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Rihornior
Smack Down and Stone Throw
Dialga
Fire Breath and Outrage
Zekrom
Fire Breath and Outrage
Knakrack
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Alternatively, the following Mega Evolutions are also suitable against Reshiram:
Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
The best counters against Zekrom
Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon of the types Dragon and Electric. It is weak against Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy attacks. best use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Crypto-) Mamutel
Smack Down and Avalanche
(Crypto-) Dragoran
Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
(Crypto-) Brutalanda
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Palkia
Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Zekrom
Fire Breath and Outrage
Knakrack
Dragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) Gardevoir
Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Reshiram
Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
Dialga
Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
In addition, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable:
Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Is the Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom worth it?
How high are their CP when caught: After the raid, you can catch Reshiram and Zekrom with the following CP:
Reshiram: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
In wind or sun: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP
Zekrom: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
In wind or rain: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP
Are Reshiram and Zekrom available as Shiny? Yes, both Reshiram and Zekrom can be found in their shiny form in the game for the first time with some luck.
Especially with Zekrom, you need to pay attention, as the shiny variant only differs from the normal form by a slight color change of the body. Shiny Reshiram, on the other hand, can be recognized by its golden stripes.
Reshiram and Zekrom normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
How strong are they? Both legendary monsters can score with a strong attack and decent stamina. Reshiram and Zekrom are also among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Furthermore, both can impress in the Master League and are a suitable choice (via pvpoke.com).
Who is the Raid Hour worth it for? The Raid Hour is worth it today for anyone looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League. You will find both Reshiram and Zekrom.
And shiny hunters will also get their money’s worth today, as you can finally catch Reshiram and Zekrom in their shiny forms for the first time. Furthermore, the Raid Hour is excellent for collecting corresponding candies.
Will you participate in the Raid Hour today? Which of the two monsters will you definitely secure? Feel free to share your thoughts on this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In CoD: Vanguard, the developers have immortalized one of the rarest weapons from the real world in the game. However, the corresponding shotgun was actually called something entirely different, was extremely limited, and wasn’t even intended for military use. Nonetheless, it is one of the most common weapons in the game. Discover here what really lies behind the legendary ‘Becker shotgun.’
What kind of weapon is it? The weapon known in Call of Duty: Vanguard by the curious name ‘Einhorn’ was not actually called that. Rather, it is a so-called ‘Becker shotgun.’
This weapon was constructed in 1899 by the ‘Deutsche Jagdwaffengesellschaft’ but was only produced in series about 20 years later, in 1920.
Who is writing here? Jürgen Horn not only enjoys playing shooters but is also interested in history and the facts behind the weapons and scenarios in the game. Jürgen knows most weapons from World War II, but he was initially completely bewildered by the ‘Einhorn.’ This led to extensive research, which then culminated in this trivia article here.
How does the shotgun work? The Becker shotgun is a revolver shotgun, which is already a very unusual principle. Most shotguns are either classic breech loaders or are made ready to fire again via a manual repeating mechanism, like in the classic pump gun.
However, the Becker shotgun uses a sophisticated system of movement and gas pressure to fire semi-automatically from a 5-shot revolver magazine. Only the last shell must be ejected manually via a simple mechanism.
The way the shotgun looks and functions in real life is explained well in this YouTube video:
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The Becker shotgun is indeed something like a ‘unicorn’
How rare is this weapon in real life? The Becker shotgun is rightly called ‘Einhorn’ in the game. For in real life, very few people have probably ever seen it, just like the legendary mythical creature.
For in 1920, when the weapon went into series production, only 100 pieces were reportedly made, according to sources. The shotguns were also designed as hunting weapons, as the name of the company that designed them suggests. A military application was never the premise behind the design of the ‘Einhorn.’
Rather, the weapon was likely intended as a quirky toy for wealthy hunters who used it to hunt various game in German oak forests in the 1920s.
Overall, the weapon doesn’t quite fit into the category of more utilitarian and martial implements usually used in the game. With its curved lines and elegant embellishments, it resembles an anachronistic piece of jewelry from another world.
Even the numbering of the individual chambers on the revolver magazine in Roman numerals does not match the utilitarian design of other German weapons from the era.
All in all, the Becker shotgun looks more like a weapon from a steampunk scenario than a firearm from World War II.
How often does it appear in the game? These historical facts seemed to be of little concern to the developers of CoD Vanguard. Because already in the campaign, it feels like every second soldier of the Wehrmacht is running around with it.
Apparently, the Nazis in Vanguard have seized secret stocks of the Becker shotgun and distributed them en masse to the Western, Eastern, and African fronts. And apparently, there were also enough unicorns left to generously equip the Japanese allies in the Pacific with the shotgun.
It is hard to explain otherwise how the first weapon that Polina seizes from a couple of stupid Germans after the attack on Stalingrad is a Becker shotgun.
Later in the game, the thing conveniently lies around wherever its use appears to be particularly effective.
This is what the ‘Einhorn’ looks like in the game.
So common is it in multiplayer mode: The weapon is definitely present in the game more than 100 times. Especially when considering that it is the first shotgun in the multiplayer mode. Every player starting CoD Vanguard first has this shotgun and must grind for a while before obtaining other shotguns.
Additionally, there are absurd modifications, like the version shown here without a stock, with a sawed-off barrel and – believe it or not – a magazine! How the revolver mechanism should still function when a magazine clip is stuck in the middle is probably beyond even the machine god!
A magazine in a drum revolver? WTF?
Instead of reserving a truly well-designed and beautiful weapon as something special for the endgame grind, the poor unicorn is practically dumped as mass-produced.
I would have really liked it if one had to grind and work for this rare and beautiful weapon. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments.
From Friday, December 3, 2021, pre-order customers of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker can explore the new expansion and unlock two new jobs. In this guide, we at MeinMMO will explain how you can obtain the job Sage.
What can the Sage do? The Sage is one of the two new jobs coming with Endwalker. It is a shield healer, meaning it focuses on reducing incoming damage through the use of shields. However, the job also possesses a range of healing skills and can deal damage as well.
You even need to deal damage actively to use the special ability Kardia. Kardia is a type of enchantment placed on allies. As long as it is active, the ally will be healed whenever you deal damage.
Requirement: Ownership of the expansion Endwalker and at least one warrior or mage class at level 70
After unlocking, you will receive further quests that reveal more about the Sage’s story.
You can watch gameplay of the Sage in our preview of the new dungeon Tower of Zot.
At what level does the Sage start? The new job is not assigned to any class. You will start directly at level 70 and can then progress to the new max level of 90 in Endwalker.
What armor does the Sage need? The new job will share its armor with other healers. Theoretically, you can equip yourself with appropriate gear in advance by exchanging Allagan Tomestones of Poetry for level 70 armor. You have until December 2 for this, as the game will go offline for server maintenance afterwards.
However, it can be assumed that the first quest will reward a case with basic equipment, just like it was with the Red Mage and Samurai in the Stormblood expansion or with the Dancer in Shadowbringers.
Can I prepare for unlocking otherwise? Yes, if you want to start unlocking immediately, you can log out directly at the quest location in Limsa Lominsa before maintenance starts on December 2 at 10:00 AM. This will give you a minimal advantage.
However, please keep in mind that many other people will be logging in there as well, and the zone may become congested.
All further information and updates regarding Endwalker can be found in this overview:
Every month there are discussions about the free games for PS Plus available for PS4 and PS5. Now it seems PlayStation itself has leaked the games. Thus, the previously known leaks have now been more or less officially confirmed.
What games are those? PS Plus is a paid subscription service that you need if you want to play online on PS4 or PS5. As a free bonus, Sony includes three free games every month that you can then claim.
PlayStation Germany apparently reveals PS Plus games for December 2021 too early
What has happened now: Officially, the PS Plus games will only be presented in the early evening at 5:30 PM. Now the official Twitter account of PlayStation Germany has apparently posted the announcement online too early. This is reported by several users on reddit (via reddit.com).
The tweet has now been deleted, but the internet usually doesn’t forget information, and there are now several screenshots of the tweet. The screenshot shows not only the official tweet from PlayStation Germany but also the official games.
Which games are coming? The tweet confirms the games for PS Plus in December 2021 that were leaked a week ago.
Godfall: Challenger Edition
LEGO DC Super-Villains
Mortal Shell
and three PSVR bonus titles
Especially the PSVR bonus titles are a surprise. It reminds a bit of PS Plus in November 2021. Because in November 2021, Sony already gave away three additional PSVR titles. The occasion here was the birthday of PlayStation VR. It is still unknown whether there will be three new games or if the previously known PSVR games will continue to be included as a bonus.
If the leaks are true, which can be assumed after the official leak, then you will get a really cool co-op title for your console in December. This is LEGO DC Super Villains, which is especially worth it due to its great voice actors.
In League of Legends there has been an “over” team in recent years: DWG KIA, previously known as Damwon Gaming. The South Koreans won the World Championship in 2020 and reached the finals of the LoL Worlds in 2021. Now only the core remains of DWG KIA: Midlaner Showmaker and Jungler Canyon. The rest are leaving and will be replaced by players who have not yet made a big name for themselves.
What is special about DWG KIA?
The South Koreans were undoubtedly the dominant team in League of Legends over the last 2 years: They were the benchmark against which all other teams had to measure themselves. After they paid tuition in 2019 and crumbled under the pressure of a live audience, they became almost unstoppable from 2020 onwards.
Midlaner Showmaker is considered the best player in the world – his Jungler Canyon as a dominant force. Together with Support Beryl and ADC Ghost, they had a strong bot lane. On the top lane, Nuguri and Khan played strong roles in 2019 and 2020.
In 2022, only the core duo Showmaker and Canyon remain from the 5 players. The other players are leaving DWG KIA.
Where are the 3 players going? The top laner Khan will not be playing professional LoL in 2022. The South Korean must undertake his mandatory military service. Because of conscription in South Korea, many professional careers end in their mid-20s. A South Korean politician suggested to spare Faker from military service and treat him like an Olympian or a great artist.
Surprisingly, however, the supporter BeryL (24) is leaving. His contract expired – just like those of Canyon and Showmaker. But he will not be playing for DWG KIA in 2022. Where he is going is still unclear.
Khan ends his LoL career without the Worlds title, which he chased for the past few years at 3 top teams.
Who is coming in new? According to rumors, DWG KIA tried to convince Nuguri to come back as a top laner. But that will not happen. The top laner Burdol (17), who played for Gen G last year but was not in the starting lineup, is coming in. They made it to the semifinals of the world. So it is rather a junior solution.
Ghost, who is switching to Nongshim Redforce, will be replaced as ADC by “deokdam”: He comes from Nongshim Redforce. The two ADCs are practically swapping positions. Dekdam is 21 years old, one year younger than Ghost, but has not yet played for any “big team”.
As a supporter, “Kellin”, a 20-year-old who also came from NS RedForce, is being signed.
Showmaker is currently considered the best player in the world.
Was there no money left for other players besides the 2 top stars?
This is what it’s all about: It will be interesting to see how DWG KIA performs and whether they will reach the level they had over the last 2 years by the end of 2022.
Surely the pressure on Showmaker and Canyon to deliver and “carry” the team through the changes will be even higher. They haven’t brought in any “big names”.
It can be assumed that Showmaker and Canyon have received huge salary increases to prevent a star transfer to China. Perhaps under the circumstances, there was not much money left for the other 3 positions.
For some time, there has been concern that China would simply buy the stars from the team. That hasn’t happened – but the team is now falling apart:
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
For Destiny 2, the fight against cheat manufacturers continues. Bungie is fighting not only in-game but also in court against cheaters. The ongoing court case against AimJunkies has now revealed that the cheat manufacturer sees Bungie’s tough approach in the proceedings as “too harsh practices” and feels treated unfairly.
Bungie takes the fight against cheaters quite seriously. Earlier this year, the developer filed lawsuits against several cheat manufacturers for copyright infringement. These include Lavicheats, Wallhax aka EliteBossTech, and AimJunkies.com. With AimJunkies.com, Bungie has entered into settlement discussions over a possible financial settlement during the course of the lawsuit. However, these discussions are still ongoing and are repeatedly delayed due to extensions requested by the cheat manufacturer.
Bungie is not willing to cooperate forever: Months have passed since the lawsuit was filed. Despite two extensions, AimJunkies.com has not submitted a response in court. Bungie then took action and urged the court to issue a default judgment against AimJunkies.com, despite the ongoing settlement discussions. If granted, Bungie could proceed with the case without further hearing from AimJunkies.com.
The defendants had until November 15, 2021, to respond to the complaint or otherwise react. The deadline for responding to the complaint has now expired, and the defendants have not appeared or responded to the complaint or otherwise reacted.
What allegations are involved in the lawsuit?: Last June, the legal dispute between Bungie and AimJunkies.com began. A lawsuit was officially filed against the cheat manufacturer in federal court in Seattle. Bungie accused AimJunkies.com among other things of copyright and trademark infringement. Similar allegations were also made against the Phoenix Digital Group, the alleged developers of the cheat tool.
An image of the former offer on AimJunkies.com against which Bungie is taking action.
Bungie’s reasoning for the lawsuit, from June 2020, was as follows:
The cheats directly harm other players, who may stop playing because of them. This directly damages the game’s image and could lead to a decline in revenue. At the same time, cheaters receive in-game rewards without actually earning them.
To compensate for the damages suffered, Bungie is demanding damages from the accused cheat manufacturers, which could potentially amount to millions.
Bungie’s application is “completely surprising,” despite extensions
After the application, AimJunkies reacted immediately: Bungie’s application for a default judgment came as “completely surprising.” The cheat manufacturer stated that it believed both parties were still attempting to resolve the matter to reach a financial settlement as a solution.
AimJunkies’ defender stated that this was too harsh practices for his client and urged the court to reject this application accordingly.
These harsh practices by Bungie, Inc. and their lawyers [against AimJunkies] should not be recognized by the court.
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
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Finally, there are more details about the new map “Caldera” and the Pacific update for Call of Duty: Warzone. Included are 5 interesting changes to gameplay, balance adjustments, and some information about what will remain the same. MeinMMO has the details.
What’s going on with Warzone? The free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone is just about to receive its largest update yet. On December 8, the Pacific update will come with a new map, enhanced graphics, and nearly 40 new weapons.
So far, details on gameplay adjustments have been missing to piece together a complete picture of the revamped Warzone after the update. Thanks to a new blog post (via callofduty.com), we now know much more, and there were indeed some surprises that we will present here.
5 Unexpected Gameplay Changes
Let’s start with the new features. The developers announce that this is just the “first wave” of innovative changes that will come into play with the Pacific update. More will follow later.
However, there have already been announcements that few were probably expecting:
Gulag adjustment
Loadout boxes
Water mechanics
Gas cans
New contracts
Gulag adjustment: The crazy respawn mechanic will remain in the game as expected. But if you win the duel, you will no longer return to the match with a pistol. As in the popular “Iron Trials ’84”, you will keep your weapons and gear from the Gulag in regular game modes.
Loadout boxes: Until the first free loadout appears shortly before the end of the first circle, you cannot buy a loadout on Caldera. Until then, you will have to make do with ground loot and cannot acquire perks like “Ghost.”
Water mechanics: Swimming will not be possible on Caldera either. However, you can walk in shallow waters. This even impacts perks, and players with the “Tracker” ability will not be able to track enemy footprints in water as easily.
If you crouch in knee-deep water, you additionally receive the bonuses from the “Cold-Blooded” perk. However, lying down does not work in the water.
Additionally, fire-based equipment like “Thermite” will produce smoke when thrown into the water.
In the area “Lagoon”, there is shallow water that you can enter.
Gas cans: New gas cans can be found everywhere on the map. If you shoot at the cans, a gas zone is created that has effects on enemies similar to the gas circle. The cans can also be carried with two hands and ignited manually. Additionally, they can attach to reconnaissance drones.
New contracts: There is an exciting new contract that you can only find once per match – “Big Game Bounty.” This bounty contract marks the player with the most kills in the match. Aggressive attackers with a good dose of courage will benefit.
Additionally, there is a supply drop contract that provides a loadout box that all teams can use, but is marked only for you on the map. There is also talk of a secret contract that yields a lot of loot, though not everything has been revealed about it yet.
Also important: Not new, but equally unexpected is the information that Caldera will feature planes. In the special mode “Vanguard Royale,” you can engage in dogfights at launch and bombard enemies on the ground.
Warzone announces nerfs & buffs for “old” mechanics
The blog post announces some adjustments to balancing and reveals that certain mechanics will remain in the game that do not exist in CoD: Vanguard. So far, little has been known about how much Warzone will change, for example, in perks or equipment.
There is talk of a nerf for heartbeat sensors. This item is very important in Warzone, and it appears that the technology will remain in the game. This alone makes Warzone distinctly different from the multiplayer in Vanguard, which was actually declared as the model for the new Warzone.
We will now list the announced buffs and nerfs.
Nerfs with the Pacific update
Dead Silence will be weaker
Special ammunition will completely disappear
Nerf to stun grenades
Weakening of heartbeat sensors
Dual-wield weapons Sai and Kali Sticks will be weaker
Blows with the gunstock will be weakened
Buffs with the Pacific update
Most primary grenades will deal more damage
Effect radius of snapshot grenades increased
Stim will provide a movement boost
Decoy grenades will deal damage with rubber bullets
Gas masks will interfere less with gameplay animations
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Everything you need to know about the new map “Caldera” from CoD Warzone – In the video
Dead by Daylight would love to win an award. But the players unite and say clearly: ‘You can scratch that!’
Every year on Steam, together with the autumn sale, the nomination of the games of the year takes place. There are numerous categories, such as ‘Best VR Game’, ‘Better with Friends’, or ‘Labor of Love’. The developers of Dead by Daylight would love to receive that award and are calling on their players to vote. However, the players are showing their anger.
What is the ‘Labor of Love’? It is a special category for games that have been on the market for a while and are no longer considered ‘new’. However, games that are still receiving new content after a long time can be nominated – which applies to Dead by Daylight.
Community reacts angrily: For many players, the ‘Labor of Love’ is also a category where games should be honored for which the developers have poured their heart and soul into and have responded to the community’s wishes. However, this feeling seems to be absent for many players. Therefore, there are numerous comments under the announcement, and almost all of them are negative. Here are a few excerpts:
‘Bruh, you don’t deserve this.’
‘”Labor of Love” – Tell me another joke.’
‘How much crack are you smoking right now?’
‘Labor of Ignoring the Community sounds more fitting.’
‘You couldn’t care less about your game and your player base, but then you want our vote, ha, lol, sure.’
The ‘friendly’ comments – Click to enlarge.
The consequence of all these comments: Just about an hour after the call to vote for Dead by Daylight, the post was closed and new comments were no longer allowed.
Why is the mood so bad right now? There are many reasons:
On one hand, players have been complaining for years that every patch brings many new bugs and needs several hotfixes to run smoothly.
At the same time, many design decisions of the past years and months have been harshly criticized. The ‘SBMM’ (Skill Based Match Making) is controversial, as players never see a value for comparison and can only guess how good they are. Also, the evaluation of this system is extremely simple, which often leads to unfair matches.
Some innovations, such as the ‘Boon-Perks’, are receiving negative feedback from parts of the community.
At least: The Reddit post, which deals with this community award, has collected over 10,000 upvotes, with 97% positive feedback – an extreme rarity in Dead by Daylight. Here, most players who hang out in the subreddit seem to agree.
That’s also somehow the absurdly beautiful thing about Dead by Daylight. The only thing that unites ‘Killer mains’ and ‘Survivor mains’ in their hearts is their shared hatred for the game they play for hours day after day.
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Warframe has announced the date for the latest expansion. This is named “The New War” and will be released for free on December 15. MeinMMO tells you why especially long-time fans are reacting so emotionally.
Developer Digital Extremes has announced “The New War” as the latest expansion for the popular MMO shooter Warframe. The developers speak of the biggest and most ambitious expansion they have developed for Warframe so far. Much focus is placed on the story and its cinematic narration. But a new Warframe named Caliban has also been announced.
When is the expansion coming? “The New War” will be released on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. It is free like all Warframe expansions.
Warning: This article contains spoilers about the story of Warframe.
Expansion’s story makes fans emotional
What is the expansion about? In the story of “The New War”, besides the war from the title, it also revolves a lot around the relationship of the player to Lotus – the mother figure of the space ninjas that you play as in Warframe.
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Warframe shows trailer for the expansion ‘The New War’ and a very special character
The trailer also confirms for the first time in the nearly 9-year history of Warframe the true identity of the playable character publicly. This leads to a very emotional encounter with Lotus at the end of the trailer. A deadly outcome is hinted at.
How does the community react? Fans are reacting very emotionally to these story hints. On the Warframe subreddit, the most popular post regarding the trailer is titled “Try not to Cry CGI Trailer Edition” (via reddit). The comments resonate with the same emotional tone:
Hunter5173 writes: “That really hit a nerve, 100%. This will be fun and also emotional” (via reddit)
RebelliousCash invents a dialogue: “Developer: This story will emotionally abuse you. – Me: I’m ready!” (via reddit)
AUserNameyUsername says: “I got goosebumps. I love it so much.” (via reddit)
Is there a new Warframe? With “The New War” a new Warframe armor will also be released that you can play with. It is named Caliban and is the 48th Warframe in the game.
This is what the new Warframe armor Caliban looks like.
Caliban is a hybrid of a Warframe and the Sentient species. According to the official website, these are the abilities of the Warframe (via warframe.com):
Blade Gyre: Become a spinning whirlwind of death. Hold down fire to accelerate the maelstrom and increase damage, then aim at an enemy to charge at them. When you hit enemies affected by Sentient Wrath, you create a destructive explosion.
Sentient Wrath: Strike the ground and send out a wave of destruction. Enemies not killed by the first shockwave are helplessly lifted into the air and continue to take damage for a short time.
Deadly Offspring: Utilize Caliban’s Sentient aspect and summon up to three Conculysts to his side. Shields are repaired out of combat.
Fusion Strike: Converge three streams of raw energy into a single point and create a massive reactive explosion. The explosion effect strips the armor off all enemies that are touched.
Adaptive Armor (Passive): Allies within range gain increased resistance to the types of damage they are currently suffering.
What else is new? In “The New War” you will also be able to play characters from the ranks of the enemies. These characters are controllable in the mission:
Kahl-175, a Grineer trooper
The Corpus Tech Veso
Tenshin, a Dax soldier
Digital Extremes promises that these 3 characters will all have their own abilities, which should provide varied gameplay.
Whether the expansion delivers what it promises will be revealed on December 15 at the earliest. Fans seem to be excited about what has been shown – despite tears in their eyes.
Why Warframe made it onto our list of the 15 best multiplayer shooters of the year, you can read in our article:
The German influencer network Mediakraft will close. The network became known mainly in 2014 when the German YouTuber Simon Unge publicly stirred up sentiment against the network: He wanted to get out of his contract. Before that, LeFloid had already left.
This is Mediakraft:
Mediakraft was founded in 2011 and was considered one of the largest German multi-channel networks in 2014. At that time, it had about 150 employees. Mediakraft had contracts with popular German YouTube stars like LeFloid and Simon Unge in 2014.
In 2014, the network made headlines because of conflicts with these major stars. First, LeFloid left, later the conflict with Unge attracted a lot of attention. He felt so uncomfortable in the network that he went public to get out.
In 2017, the company was acquired by MMO publisher Gamigo. They are closing Mediakraft at the end of 2021 and laying off the employees. Mediakraft and the “influencer business” are said to be less scalable than other parts of the company, according to Gamigo.
That was the major conflict with Unge back then: In 2014, the then 24-year-old German YouTuber Simon Unge released a 12-minute video in which he said: He is making a fateful decision (via chip.de).
In the video, he announced he was parting ways with Mediakraft. He accused them of wanting to drive him into personal bankruptcy, claiming they were not interested in his creative ideas and were hindering him in his work.
He said he felt “like a piece of shit” and didn’t want to put up with it any longer. He stopped his channels “ungespielt” and “ungefilmt”.
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In a conversation with SpiegelTV, Unge summarized his frustration with Mediakraft back then
Mediakraft denied the accusations back then, stating that they had agreed on a collaboration with clear contractual rules. But Unge did not adhere to these rules and harmed the entire network.
There are hopes for a swift and amicable end (via stern.de).
It was a major scandal in 2014 that made it to the mainstream media. YouTube was compared to the music industry, influencers to musicians, and networks to record labels.
This is how Mediakraft announces its end.
Mediakraft not profitable enough for MMO publisher Gamigo
Why is Mediakraft closing now? According to the business report from Gamigo, which acquired Mediakraft in 2017, it was decided on August 27 to abandon the entire influencer business division of the company. Because it is only growing in the single-digit percentage range – other business areas would scale much better.
It is said that the company was able to reach a termination agreement with all employees. The business will conclude at the end of 2021.
The dissolution of Mediakraft affects about 10% of the group’s worldwide employees, it is said.
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For Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter (29), YouTube is the only option for larger streamers. She herself switched from Twitch to the competitor and was thereby crowned the biggest gaming streamer in the world. Hofstetter mentions primarily one reason why YouTube is the only right choice for stars.
There will likely be several more influencers who are expected to turn their backs on Twitch.
Recently, huge gaming personalities like TimTheTatman or DrDisrespect have switched from Twitch to YouTube. Valkyrae was also part of it and now explains why this was a good decision.
Streamer Valkyrae is fully behind YouTube
Hofstetter became truly known on Twitch through the shooter Fortnite. When she then switched to YouTube, her channel initially faced difficulties – the great success was missing. However, with Among Us, she really took off and became the biggest gaming streamer in the world.
But what is it that Valkyrae appreciates so much about YouTube? Love. Hofstetter feels seen and taken seriously by YouTube.
The platform gives her a kind of representation that Twitch has never offered. YouTube wants to treat her well and work with her, Hofstetter says.
I feel valuable on YouTube. They make me feel important. That’s not really the case on Twitch. They have so many people in deals that you don’t get that feeling.
Valkyrae
Although the switch was not easy and she worried about giving the impression that Hofstetter was leaving her community on Twitch behind – the one that had helped her achieve such reach.
However, the switch has paid off for Valkyrae. YouTube is not only working hand in hand with her, but it also seems to pay her really well. However, she does not mention money as an example for the switch to YouTube. Hofstetter always emphasizes how much she is valued by YouTube and how comprehensively they take care of her – that’s the main reason why stars might become happier on YouTube.
Her former Twitch colleague Ludwig has also decided to leave the Amazon live-streaming platform and switch to YouTube. He cites similar reasons as Valkyrae.
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An important part of the endgame in New World are the battles for territories. These can be conquered by factions and then expanded. In return, they take taxes on trading, crafting, or housing. However, on servers with few players, it increasingly happens that the dominant faction hands out territories.
Who gives away settlements? There should actually be fierce battles for the territories and thus settlements. In 50v50 battles, both factions should give their all; after all, they will be rewarded with control over the area and additional income.
However, this is not so easy on empty servers. Due to a lack of opponents, one faction often dominates and holds most of the areas. This can be so disadvantageous in some cases that some factions now simply give control of the area to the attackers.
MeinMMO reader Chriz sent us a small excerpt from a livestream of his company. There, the marauders are not even defending their fortress; instead, they are dancing together on a small hill.
The victory over the marauders is said to have been agreed upon in advance, as the faction actually dominates Chriz’s server. In general, settlements are supposed to be exchanged regularly. Purple is supposed to control two territories constantly, but they change regularly due to ongoing wars.
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However, it is not only Chriz who reports this. On reddit, several threads and comments can be found. We also reported in October on a rare case at that time where diplomacy brought a settlement. But now there are various reasons behind the gifts.
Boredom, high costs, and the fear that the server will completely die
Why are settlements given away? One of the reasons for the donation lies in the costs of maintaining and expanding a settlement. Especially in the outskirts, it is not worth investing in these, as little tax is collected there. Hardly anyone travels to the outposts to build a house or craft. Therefore, there is often not much fighting over these areas.
Another aspect is boredom:
Some are annoyed that they only get to play the role of the defender and no longer the attacker. They want to increase their influence through open PvP in enemy territory and experience something “new” again.
Others just generally have no desire for war anymore, because those who control all territories regularly have to fight battles. Therefore, the least attractive areas are simply given away.
However, the main reason for many is the fear that the server will completely die. Because when one faction controls everything, wins all wars, and receives all income, there is a risk that players from other factions will completely stop playing.
This, in turn, would have negative effects on the entire server, such as when forming groups for PvE content, but also in matches in Outpost Rush. Outpost Rush is considered a good and especially lucrative game mode, but requires 40 active players at level 60 to sign up for it. Outside of prime time, this is already a significant problem on some empty servers.
In Outpost Rush, battles are fought for 3 fortresses and some PvE objectives. There are especially good currency and Azoth rewards.
Are the peaceful transfers well received by everyone? No, our reader Chriz is annoyed by this because he wants to experience real wars and PvP battles instead of dancing opponents.
Furthermore, territories are often given to known or allied companies. Those who are not in the “inner circle” will never get a territory.
Declining servers and faction balance issues are to blame
Why are these peaceful transfers happening at all? The majority of these donations occur on servers where the population is already low. Usually, one faction dominates here because they have been able to keep their guilds together, while in the defeated factions, players have stopped playing.
However, even on fuller servers, it still happens that one faction dominates. This is usually due to large guilds working together. Once the map is controlled, new players usually join the strongest faction rather than one of the weaker ones.
So far, however, there is no real solution for the faction balance. The developers have only reduced the option to switch between factions from 120 to 60 days and prohibit switching from one of the weak factions to the strongest on the server.
What do you think about the handing out of territories? And have you experienced anything like this on your server?
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In Pokémon GO all events in December 2021 are known with raid hours, spotlight hours, and legendary raid bosses like Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, and Mega Steelix. In our overview, we show you everything that awaits you in December.
What does the overview show? In December 2021, weekly events such as spotlight hours and raid hours will start. There will also be thematic events such as the Smoke Day with Whismur, the “Dragon’s Descent” and the “Pokémon GO Holidays Part 1 and Part 2”.
We show you here in the overview all events and dates that are important for the next weeks in December. The list will be updated regularly so that you are up to date. Use it as a point of reference for the events in the coming weeks.
December Events 2021 Overview
All events: In the following overview table, we show you the exact start dates and time periods, as well as names and bonuses of the events planned for December 2021 in Pokémon GO. Below the table, we highlight the events that are particularly worthwhile for you.
Which events are particularly worthwhile in December?
Research Breakthrough: The Research Breakthrough in December is according to the community “finally good again”. For months, players laughed at the breakthroughs, as they could rarely make use of the rewards. In November, trainers even referred to the breakthrough as “a new low.”
In December, you will receive Fraxure as a Research Breakthrough, and it is highly worthwhile for you, as its evolution, Haxorus, is really strong and an attacker you should not ignore.
Community Day: The Community Day in December 2021 will be huge and brings 25 Pokémon. The event is definitely worth it for you, as you will also find strong Pokémon like Duskull there. Make sure to make the most of both event days and catch and hatch as many Pokémon as possible.
From previous years, we know that the Community Days in December are among the highlights of the year. However, trainers have also noticed a problem with Feelinara on Community Day.
Bonus: Dragon Event: We list the Dragon Event here as a bonus since it is not yet clear what exact contents the event will bring. However, dragons are relatively rare in the game, so an event with these species should be worthwhile. Officially, Niantic states about the event: “From Tuesday, December 7, 2021, to Sunday, December 12, 2021, an event inspired by the legendary Dragon’s Descent in the Unova region will take place. More information will follow soon!”
Bonus: Christmas Event 2021: At the Christmas event, you will encounter costumed Pokémon, Ice-type Pokémon in the wild, special field research tasks, and winter clothing for your avatar. There will also be according to Niantic “plenty of bonuses”. So it sounds like this will be an event you should not miss.
Spotlight: This month’s spotlight hours are manageable and are recommended based on bonuses as every month.
Raids: Moreover, the raids are exciting for some of you, as you can now catch Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem as shinies. Shiny collectors should definitely participate in these raids and take their chances.
But it’s not just shiny collectors who find the raids attractive:
Reshiram is the strongest Fire-type attacker
Zekrom is the strongest Electric-type attacker
If you want to enhance your collection with strong attackers, you definitely can’t miss out on these two Pokémon. In our overview of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, we show you what makes them so strong.
Which of the new events are you most looking forward to? Please share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with our community.
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The end of Season 1 of the LoL series Arcane was fantastic – but there is much to discuss. What exactly was there to see?
The end of the first season of Arcane is, in the eyes of most viewers, nothing short of a masterpiece. The final episode has delighted fans of League of Legends, and most who may not have had anything to do with the game universe, with a fantastic rating of 9.8 / 10 points on IMDb.
And yet, the end of Arcane is controversial. For some, it is a gigantic cliffhanger that leaves far too many questions unanswered. For others, it is a spectacular finale that provides enough answers and represents the perfect provisional closure.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses the story of Arcane up to and including Episode 9. Anyone who hasn’t seen the episodes should catch up now. It’s a must.
From here on, there are spoilers. Jinx has warned you.
In the first season’s last episode, the creators of the series celebrated quite a feast. Almost all storylines were brought together to reach a climax with an explosive finale – in the literal sense.
Jinx “collects” the protagonists and antagonists and brings them to a common table. Both Silco, Vi, and Caitlyn are seen in this long final sequence, which revolves around the mind and identity of Jinx and Powder.
That Jinx is directly responsible for Silco being shot and dying from the wounds at the end is a tragic repetition of the tragedy from Episode 3. Jinx wanted to find a solution, a way to bring together and save the people she loves – both as Jinx and as Powder.
Ultimately, it is this gathering of characters that contributes to the escalation and leads to Jinx shooting Silco. Even though Silco calls her “perfect” at the end, Powder has once again killed her father figure through her own actions. Once more, it has been confirmed that she is a “Jinx” and brings only misfortune and destruction to all those around her.
“Jinx” is an English term referring to “a bringer of misfortune,” “unlucky,
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A new month has begun and that means the change of the research breakthrough in Pokémon GO. We have looked into which monster you will encounter in December as a reward and what the community thinks about it.
What is a research breakthrough? In Pokémon GO, you have the opportunity to receive field research by spinning PokéStops. If you complete at least one of these quests for seven days, you will unlock a special reward: the research breakthrough.
Similar to the field research tasks, Niantic changes the reward monthly. In December 2021, the Dark- and Dragon-type Pokémon Kapuno awaits you as the research breakthrough.
Research breakthrough in December 2021 with Kapuno
What kind of Pokémon is Kapuno? The Dark- and Dragon-type Pokémon comes from Generation 5 and evolves from Duodino to Trikephalo.
It belongs to the monsters in Pokémon GO that are not easy to obtain. Although you can find Kapuno in the wild, especially in fog and wind, it appears very rarely. Alternatively, it can be hatched from eggs and can be found in the special research challenge Pionier-40 or in the GO Battle League as a reward.
How strong is Kapuno? Kapuno itself is not particularly strong and its first evolution Duodino can only show average values.
Things are different with Trikephalo, the final evolution of Kapuno. It has a particularly strong attack and can score with solid stamina, making it one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. However, in PvP battles, you should rely on better candidates.
Is there a shiny version of Kapuno? Yes, Kapuno is also available in its shiny form in the game.
Kapuno, Duodino and Trikephalo normal (blue) as Shiny (green)
What the community says about the research breakthrough with Kapuno
After ongoing criticism from trainers about the research breakthrough in recent months, December finally brings a worthwhile encounter. Some trainers in the Reddit community also feel this way and are upset that they did not save their last research breakthrough.
B217 writes: “This applies to me as well. If I had known, I would have waited to get an extra Kapuno, since I have 0. I know there are only 4 instead of 5 if you didn’t save the research, but it’s still annoying” (via reddit.com).
And ShadowLizard25 is also happy about the new research breakthrough and the new season: “As a returning player, everything on this list looks like paradise, from the Kapuno field research to the Johto tour” (via reddit.com).
Similar reactions can also be found on Twitter. There, trainers such as Liz Walsh are happy that their research breakthrough is today and that they can secure 5 encounters with Kapuno (via twitter.com).
Further comments about Kapuno on Twitter are (via twitter.com):
Arjun Party: “I really welcome this! Normally, you have to be an expert rank in the GO Battle League or be really lucky with eggs to get it.”
pjparker16: “This is pretty good, because it gives people a chance to get the shiny!”
What do you think about the new research breakthrough in December 2021 with Kapuno? Are you lucky enough to secure 5 specimens? And which monster would you like to see for the January encounter? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss them with other trainers.
On December 8th, the new map of Call of Duty: Warzone – the island paradise “Caldera” – finally launches. Now, the first trailer is available to watch along with over 20 new images. MeinMMO shows you the new perspectives and captures initial reactions.
After a slight delay, the new map of the free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone comes on December 8th. Now the first trailer is available, released on YouTube by PlayStation:
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How large will the map approximately be? With the overview map, it is now possible to compare the two maps Caldera and Verdansk in a comprehensible way. On reddit, there is a map with overlapped maps for size comparison:
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How is everything received? There are almost only positive reactions to the new map and the trailer. The colorful map reminds some people positively of Far Cry and the airline humor of the trailer is very well received.
Vangezy on YouTube: “Are you guys feeling the same way or am I just hyped about the map? It’s so beautiful – no washed-out graphics, no gloomy filters, almost like the “Battlefield 2042/Far Cry 6” graphics and almost as colorful as the “Black Ops” series.
However, some players complain that there are still no firm statements regarding the field of view settings on consoles and the versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
Warzone will receive Vanguard graphics with the introduction of the new map, and the latest CoD has the field of view slider on consoles and a next-gen version. Here, Warzone fans are hoping for clear statements at last.
Another frequently asked question – “Can you swim on Caldera?”. And although the water is no longer as lethal as in Verdansk: Swimming is still not possible. But you can walk in shallow water and even receive the effects of the perk “Cold-Blooded” when you crouch. Here you can find out more about gameplay after the Pacific update.
The new map leaves a strong impression and is well received. But what do you think about Caldera? Do you think the island will stay fresh for a long time? Do you like the setting? Would you perhaps prefer to roam through a city again?
The latest patch of Dead by Daylight is live. We will tell you what the new killer and survivor can do.
In Dead by Daylight, the latest chapter has been released. The DLC called “Portrait of a Murder” brings two new characters and a fresh map. While the killer “The Artist” uses creepy crows, the new survivor Jonah Vasquez brings another controversial boon perk.
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The Artist is a rather devious ranged killer. She can create several crows that look calmly in one direction and are only released when the Artist wishes. The crows reveal survivors, and if they are already revealed, they inflict damage. This gives the Artist a fairly high mind-game potential, but she can also trap chokepoints with traps that she fires on command.
The 3 perks of the killer “The Artist”
Like all killers, the Artist comes with 3 independent perks. At the beginning, only she possesses these talents, but they can be unlocked over time through the blood web for all other killers.
Dark Embrace – Every time you hook a survivor for the first time, you gain a token. Once you have accumulated 4 tokens, Dark Embrace is triggered. The Entity blocks all generators for 30 / 35 / 40 seconds, and the aura of your obsession is revealed for 5 seconds.
Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance – At the start of the trial, 4 hooks are transformed into scourge hooks. You can see their aura in white. Every time a survivor is hooked on a scourge hook, the generator with the most progress explodes and loses immediately 9% / 12% / 15% progress, and its progress begins to regress. Survivors repairing this generator scream and reveal their position.
Curse: Pentimento – You can see the auras of destroyed totems. You can perform a ritual on destroyed totems to reignite them. The more reignited totems are in play, the more effects are activated.
3 reignited totems: Reduces the recovery speed of survivors in the “Dying” state by 20% / 25% / 30%.
4 reignited totems: Reduces the opening speed of exit gates by 20% / 25% / 30%.
5 reignited totems: The Entity blocks all totems.
The 3 perks of the survivor Jonah Vasquez
The survivor also comes with 3 special perks that you can unlock through the blood web for all other survivors. With Jonah, you can unlock the following powers:
Overcome – When you are injured, you receive a speed bonus for an additional 2 seconds. This triggers exhaustion for 60 / 50 / 40 seconds. Overcome cannot be triggered if you are exhausted.
Dead Hard – You start the trial with 1 / 2 / 3 tokens and gain an additional token for every great skill check up to a maximum of 5. If a survivor fails a skill check while working with you, 1 token is consumed and the failed skill check is converted into a success.
Blessing: Exponential – Hold the “Active Ability” button to transform a dull totem or a hex totem into a blessing totem. Survivors within 24 meters of the blessing totem recover 90% / 95% / 100% faster from the “Dying” state and can fully recover from it. You can only bless one totem at a time, and all your blessing abilities are combined in one totem.
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What else is in patch 5.4.0? Apart from the two new characters, there is also the new map “Eyrie of Crows”, which thematically fits with the Artist. It is probably the brightest map in Dead by Daylight with a rather unusual design.
Besides that, the patch is full of bug fixes that address smaller and larger issues.
Are you looking forward to the new killer or have you already tried the Artist? Do you now play with 3 boon perks simultaneously?
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This level will have been reached by many bots primarily through gathering materials. Especially with fishing bots, such high levels are impressive, as progress is slow compared to other gathering professions.
Other players are also reporting bots in the Outpost Rush, a PvP mode at max level 60. However, the bots there are said to have combat scripts, with which they have likely leveled up faster. Additionally, there are now “town board bots” that perform the corresponding tasks in settlements to level up quickly.
What do you think about the bot problem in New World? Have you recently encountered more bots again, or is it rather calm on your servers? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Due to the many bugs, exploits, and bots, there are recurring calls for New World to get a reboot. But we at MeinMMO strongly oppose this:
In the thread, there are numerous users reporting that they have been reporting bots for several days, but nothing happens. On YouTube, player Mike W shows such a bot and also reports it, even though he knows it won’t do anything, as he emphasizes in the video.
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The user GenitalMotors reacts very cynically on reddit to the reporting issue and warns: “The thread creator will be banned before the bots because he spams reports daily.”
Moreover, some users explain that while there are bots in Europe, the situation on American servers is said to be significantly worse.
Bots are now reaching level 30 just through gathering
How serious is the bot problem? Depending on the server, the number of bots may fluctuate, but basically, there is hardly a server that can function completely without bots. According to reddit user JustDaveInTheLBC, the number has also increased again in recent days (via reddit). And he discovered an interesting detail:
In the past week, I have seen a large influx of bots on my server again. And they are at a higher level, all in their 20s and 30s. They are harvesting in full action. Is this the case on other servers too?
I have reported the same bot three times in three days because it’s really starting to annoy me to constantly compete with bots over materials.
This level will have been reached by many bots primarily through gathering materials. Especially with fishing bots, such high levels are impressive, as progress is slow compared to other gathering professions.
Other players are also reporting bots in the Outpost Rush, a PvP mode at max level 60. However, the bots there are said to have combat scripts, with which they have likely leveled up faster. Additionally, there are now “town board bots” that perform the corresponding tasks in settlements to level up quickly.
What do you think about the bot problem in New World? Have you recently encountered more bots again, or is it rather calm on your servers? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Due to the many bugs, exploits, and bots, there are recurring calls for New World to get a reboot. But we at MeinMMO strongly oppose this:
Bots are still a problem in New World. Almost daily, there are new threads complaining about them. Especially fishing is said to become pointless because of this. Players are most disturbed by the fact that Amazon is doing too little. Some bots have been reported daily for weeks.
Update December 1: Amazon has confirmed to us that action is being taken against bots in the game and that the issue is being taken very seriously. Since Monday, November 29 alone, they have banned over 7,700 bots. In New World, it is expected to remain fair in the future.
What is the problem? Already on October 5 – just about a week after release – we reported for the first time on MeinMMO about fishing bots. Back then, they made headlines primarily because players killed them in funny ways.
But many players have since lost their sense of humor. Because the bots have devastating effects on the game:
On one hand, they harm players who want to level their crafting skills. Materials like iron or rare trees are always in the same spot and can only be harvested by one person. After that, one must wait for the respawn.
On the other hand, they harm the overall economy. Especially fishing is labor-intensive for normal players, but thanks to bots, fish are in abundance. Therefore, fishing is not worthwhile on many servers.
Players keep reporting bots. However, bans seem to occur rarely.
“Bots are simply not banned”
What are the players criticizing? Recently on reddit, the user Rheality_ complained that bots are not banned. In his thread, he criticizes that he reported a bot for 10 consecutive days, yet it continues to roam around freely. And he is not alone in this criticism.
In the thread, there are numerous users reporting that they have been reporting bots for several days, but nothing happens. On YouTube, player Mike W shows such a bot and also reports it, even though he knows it won’t do anything, as he emphasizes in the video.
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The user GenitalMotors reacts very cynically on reddit to the reporting issue and warns: “The thread creator will be banned before the bots because he spams reports daily.”
Moreover, some users explain that while there are bots in Europe, the situation on American servers is said to be significantly worse.
Bots are now reaching level 30 just through gathering
How serious is the bot problem? Depending on the server, the number of bots may fluctuate, but basically, there is hardly a server that can function completely without bots. According to reddit user JustDaveInTheLBC, the number has also increased again in recent days (via reddit). And he discovered an interesting detail:
In the past week, I have seen a large influx of bots on my server again. And they are at a higher level, all in their 20s and 30s. They are harvesting in full action. Is this the case on other servers too?
I have reported the same bot three times in three days because it’s really starting to annoy me to constantly compete with bots over materials.
This level will have been reached by many bots primarily through gathering materials. Especially with fishing bots, such high levels are impressive, as progress is slow compared to other gathering professions.
Other players are also reporting bots in the Outpost Rush, a PvP mode at max level 60. However, the bots there are said to have combat scripts, with which they have likely leveled up faster. Additionally, there are now “town board bots” that perform the corresponding tasks in settlements to level up quickly.
What do you think about the bot problem in New World? Have you recently encountered more bots again, or is it rather calm on your servers? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Due to the many bugs, exploits, and bots, there are recurring calls for New World to get a reboot. But we at MeinMMO strongly oppose this:
