As a loyal Destiny 2 player, you eventually get to know not only the best aspects of the game. There are indeed some things that are really tedious for players in Season 15 and even before. Things that players of Destiny 2 often criticize or have to put up with. It’s time to address them and point them out.
Rank7: Blue Armor and Weapons
Especially Destiny 2 veterans would immediately forgo blue armor or weapon drops.
Blue Engrams are often the reason for frustration: Blue engrams are the most annoying loot in the game when you’re no longer leveling up. They drop often and everywhere. Those who don’t dismantle them regularly risk their post overflowing with them. In the worst case, players lose too many enhancement prisms or ascendant shards stored in their post due to a blue item.
Where to put all the weapon master materials? Even if players are very consistent in dismantling blue engrams, they will sooner or later encounter another problem. Dismantling provides a huge amount of weapon master materials.
Blue engrams drop everywhere until you don’t know where to put them.
Those who want to redeem all of them should bring some time. Banshee-44 accepts the currency and gives out more or less interesting weapons from his arsenal. So it’s click through, dismantle, click through, dismantle. Dismantling bad weapons drops weapon master materials again. It (almost) never stops and costs time. At least Bungie has improved this submission system in the meantime. By the way, if you directly delete the stacks due to lack of space (or pure willpower to give up), you get nothing.
Is this perhaps the solution? A Destiny 2 player had this interesting suggestion on reddit on how blue engrams wouldn’t be so annoying anymore. He called his idea “Loot-to-Shoot”. By shooting blue engrams after they drop on the ground, they should dismantle immediately. The materials automatically go into the inventory. He received over 5000 upvotes for his idea.
This armor trick is just a small consolation: If you need upgrade modules, you can dismantle your armors from the blue engrams more strategically. There is a possibility to master a blue armor piece at level 8 and only then dismantle it. Admittedly, this trick costs three upgrade modules and an upgrade prism along with Glimmer and legendary shards. But if you then dismantle the item again, you will at least get six upgrade modules back.
The mod components problem is also getting bigger
Players will eventually experience a similar fate with their mod components. They drop now and then and can be spent for mods. However, when all mods are purchased, they cannot get rid of them. Even Spider does not want them, and players are stuck with their surplus of mod components.
Players wish for new exchange options: The hope of some players is that perhaps in the future there will be some merchant offering them a good deal for the components. Otherwise, some players’ inventory will soon look like this:
Where to put them once all mods have already been purchased?
Rank 6: Uncontrolled, teleporting enemies
Teleporting enemies are unpredictable in Destiny 2 and rank 6. Some players report this in various places since Season 13, mainly concerning the Cabal.
Enemies that teleport are not a rarity: Suddenly there stands an enemy, who just felt like moving towards you from 50 meters away a moment ago, right in front of your nose. Or he completely disappears from your view. The nasty ones just teleport right in front of your gun from nowhere and don’t even feel ashamed. Recently, players were able to observe the teleporting with overload champions, unstoppable mockeries, and ogres.
Still in front of you. A second later behind you.
In endgame activities, like the Nightfall, this is obviously annoying and uncontrollable. But even the final boss on the Glykon in the “Prelude” mission often teleports unnoticed from one side to the other. Countering is impossible.
This problem will always exist: In Season 13, Bungie already commented on this and made improvements related to network traffic. However, they also pointed out that this problem will never be completely eliminated – for example, due to player-side internet hiccups.
The classic among the things that Destiny 2 players hate and would immediately change and ban is the cheaters in PvP and Gambit.
Cheaters are exhausting and ruin the game: Instead of a cozy gaming evening with friends, some players get annoyed after a few rounds and give up trying to get to the Lighthouse in a flawless run. The reason is cheaters ruining the Crucible experience and an honest triumph.
Cheater against developers: It’s an undecided battle for years.
BattlEye brought a temporary improvement: After a few months with the anti-cheat system, it actually got better. Especially in the Trials, the number of cheaters has noticeably decreased. However, there is still optimization potential for the system. Meanwhile, commercial cheat manufacturers have also found new ways to partially circumvent this protection.
Recently, a case was known in Gambit where a particularly brazen cheater killed the opposing team even in the safe zone.
Especially in the PvP modes accessible via Free2Play, rumors have circulated in the Destiny 2 community that BattlEye can simply be turned off in the system tray, thereby circumventing it. There is no official confirmation for this yet. Moreover, BattlEye is often not visible in the task manager. This shows that Bungie must continue to pay a lot of attention to the cheating problem in Destiny 2 and permanently optimize.
Rank 4: Running out of ammo when it matters
Not having ammo in crucial situations ranks 4th among the most hated things in Destiny 2.
Even though recently there is infinite primary ammo in Destiny 2, players still find themselves in distress. The drop rate of purple and green ammo is occasionally too rare. It often happens that one has to fight for a long time without a shot of power or special ammo. This becomes worse the harder the activity gets. While it can be compensated in teams with ammo-generating exotics, like the Aeon gloves, it no longer works in solo missions.
If the game simply doesn’t want to give you power ammo.
A connection error wipes out all ammo: Especially frustrating are connection interruptions. If players, for example, receive the error code “Anteater” during an activity, like a raid or a master nightfall, a general network error, they are punished additionally. Bungie automatically brings them back into the activity, but without giving them even one shot of green or heavy ammo. Everything that was loaded before the error is then gone.
Other developers have already solved this issue: The Division 2, the third-person shooter from Ubisoft, once had a very similar problem. It was resolved so that players could “farm” their ammo themselves. After a certain number of special kills, there is ammo as a reward.
Rank 3: No place for a rank reset
Recently, Destiny 2 overhauled its vendors and gave them a new rank system. Instead of tediously handing over earned tokens to NPCs for loot, players now automatically level up. For playing the respective activity, they automatically gain reputation. Even if it rarely concerns casual gamers, there is one thing that annoys players with the new system for rank 3.
Problems start from rank 13: In the initial ranks, this is not noticeable at all. Upgrade modules are quickly spent and the limit for upgrade cores is quite high. But from rank 13, you need space for enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. If you reach the cap of 50 or 10 pieces, space must be created first, and the valuable materials must be spent.
The prisms cannot be collected anymore until the existing ones have been spent.
This means players have to fully upgrade an armor piece. Otherwise, a reset is not possible since all items must be picked up from the vendor. If at that moment you perhaps do not want to masterwork anything, you’re out of luck. If you do not do this, you won’t receive any reputation progress for the next reset for as long as that takes.
Weapons and armor are often recycled: It is no secret that players are generally dissatisfied with the recycling of old weapons and armor in Destiny 2. After all, many special weapons were grinded hard in the past only to be left behind with the unwelcome weapon retirement. Therefore, it also feels unfair when almost identical weapons appear in the game again. A new coat of paint or a slightly altered version doesn’t help.
Players aren’t wrong about this: Since Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 has indeed relied on many already existing or known resources. Year 1 armors have been revamped. It doesn’t only affect weapons and armors. The moon was already known to many players. Similarly, the PvP maps Widow’s Court and Dämmerbruch. All just recycled content, which many players do not appreciate.
But is recycling really that bad?MeinMMO author Sven Galitzki cannot understand the players’ displeasure about it. He finds recycling not bad at all. The content is eventually brought up to the latest standard, and that is exactly what many players have wished for.
The content vault is the biggest hate topic in the Destiny 2 community and unbeatable in rank 1. Some players say this is industry uncommon and a bankruptcy acknowledgement from Bungie. The feeling of paying for something that you can’t keep is prevalent. Many players have already turned their backs on Destiny 2 because of this.
Players should not have their paid content taken away. If locations need to be implemented into the new engine, that should be done in the background and then a new version is released someday, but content should not be removed indefinitely without adequate replacement.
Spider has to go into the content vault and finds that really unfair.
Players often wonder why Bungie doesn’t just keep all content that players have paid for in the game. Other games, like Warframe, manage to do this. They simply find the content vault unnecessary and a lousy trick by Bungie to make them pay for old content again and again.
Do you think Bungie is heading in the right direction? Have you found your own criticisms on our leaderboard, or is there something else that you think Destiny 2 is poorly designed?
Players would then have content for years. This opinion is also shared by ryznone in comments on MeinMMO:
What is possible can be seen in Warframe. If Bungie gets that sorted out someday, Destiny with its universe would be unprecedented, the best there is. Imagine if all seasons and DLCs were playable. A new player would have content for years while the current contents come in.
Are all Destiny 2 content in the live game a solution? “Content for years” sounds good. However, it is questionable whether the return of all ever available content would actually make players happy.
In the Destiny 2 subreddit, the community shared the following image. It shows Destiny 2 in Season 69 the overview map without the existence of the content vault. This is pretty much what a large part of the Destiny 2 community wishes.
It would be like the “Final Form”: A Destiny 2 without the content vault. (via reddit)
It would be a Destiny 2 in which all raids, every 6-player activity, every exotic mission, every strike, all destinations, and all other seasonal contents are always accessible. The game would be huge and certainly great for veterans. For new players, however, it would be hell and confusing. Not to mention that certain story elements would not be explainable with such a system.
Why can I still fly to Mercury, even though it has been consumed by darkness?
Calus has disappeared on the Glykon while he is still alive in the Leviathan raid?
On the Farm, Cayde-6 makes his jokes, but on the Tower, I stand before his grave?
Osiris would wait at the sundial, even though he is currently held captive by Savathun?
Do you think Bungie is heading in the right direction? Have you found your own criticisms on our leaderboard, or is there something else that you think Destiny 2 is poorly designed?
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In the week of November 22 to 28, Mortal Online 2 was released on Steam. Additionally, we have written several news articles about WoW, New World, and other MMORPGs. We have gathered them in this weekly review for you.
The discussion of the week: Is New World still salvageable? We at MeinMMO are looking back at the first two months in the latest podcast and discussing what the game absolutely needs in the future:
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In Guild Wars 2, the next beta event for the elite specializations has been announced. From November 30 to December 4, you can test all 9 classes (via GW2). Furthermore, the new Siege Turtle was presented (via GW2).
This was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Please write it to us in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.
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In Pokémon GO there is a raid hour with the Regi Trio today, on November 28, 2021. You can encounter Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in level 5 raids. We will show you the best counters and whether the legendary monsters are worth it.
What raid hour is it about? Normally, raid hours in Pokémon GO always take place on Wednesdays. However, due to the Hoopa event, there are currently a few additional dates. For example, you could already encounter Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres on Friday and battle against Heatran yesterday.
As with every raid hour, there will again be level 5 raids in almost all gyms for one hour today. You can encounter the legendary Pokémon Regirock, Regice, and Registeel during this time.
Raid Hour with the Regi Trio – Start and Counters
When does the raid hour start? Today, on November 28, 2021, the raid hour starts at 6:00 PM local time, as usual. You will already see the dark eggs above the gyms, announcing the upcoming raids. You then have one hour to battle against Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. The short event ends again at 7:00 PM.
Best Counters against Regirock
The legendary Pokémon of the Rock type comes from the 3rd generation. Due to its type, it is weak against the following attacks: Grass, Fighting, Steel, Water, and Ground. Therefore, use appropriate attackers (via pokebattler.com).
Pokémon
Moveset
(Shadow) Metagross
Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
(Shadow) Machamp
Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Swampert
Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
(Shadow) Hariyama
Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Venusaur
Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
(Shadow) Torterra
Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant
(Shadow) Tangrowth
Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Lucario
Counter and Aura Sphere
Conkeldurr
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Zarude
Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Following Mega Evolutions are also suitable as counters:
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Best Counters against Regice
The Ice Pokémon Regice also comes from the 3rd generation and belongs to the Regi Trio. It has a weakness against Fighting, Rock, Fire, and Steel type attacks. Use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Shadow) Metagross
Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
(Shadow) Moltres
Fire Spin and Overheat
(Shadow) Machamp
Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Entei
Fire Fang and Overheat
Terrakion
Smack Down and Sacred Sword
Reshiram
Fire Fang and Overheat
(Shadow) Charizard
Fire Spin and Blast Burn
(Shadow) Hariyama
Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Ho-Oh
Incinerate and Fire Storm
(Shadow) Arcanine
Fire Fang and Flamethrower
As Mega Evolutions, the following monsters are suitable:
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Best Counters against Registeel
The last legendary monster of the Regi Trio is Registeel. The Steel Pokémon has a weakness against Fighting, Fire, and Ground attacks. Therefore, use the following attackers (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Shadow) Moltres
Fire Spin and Overheat
(Shadow) Machamp
Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Entei
Fire Fang and Overheat
Reshiram
Fire Fang and Overheat
(Shadow) Charizard
Fire Spin and Blast Burn
(Shadow) Hariyama
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Lucario
Counter and Aura Sphere
(Shadow Arcanine)
Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Incineroar
Fire Spin and Overheat
(Shadow) Magmortar
Fire Spin and Fire Punch
Alternatively, you can use the following Mega Evolutions:
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
This is how high the CP when catching: Based on the CP of the Pokémon displayed to you in the catch interface after the raid, you can estimate how strong each monster approximately is. The highest CP value corresponds to a 4-star rating or an IV of 100%. This is the CP of the Regi Trio:
Regirock: 1,703 CP – 1,784 CP or with partial cloudiness 2,129 CP – 2,230 CP
Regice: 1,703 CP – 1,784 CP or with snow 2,129 CP – 2,230 CP
Registeel: 1,326 CP – 1,398 CP or with snow 1,658 CP – 1,748 CP
Is the raid hour with Regirock, Regice, and Registeel worth it?
Is the Regi Trio available as Shiny? Yes, Regirock, Regice, and Registeel can all be found in their shiny forms with some luck.
Regirock, Regice, and Registeel normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
How strong will Regirock, Regice, and Registeel be? Both Regirock and Regice, as well as Registeel are strong, especially in defense. This makes them strong candidates in the GO Battle League.
Registeel can be particularly impressive in the Super and Hyper League. In contrast, Regice and Regirock are better suited for the Hyper or Master League (via pvpoke.com). In raids, you should prefer other candidates that are stronger and belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Is the raid hour worth it? If you are looking for a strong Pokémon for PvP battles, you should definitely take this opportunity. This raid hour is also great for collecting candy. Additionally, shiny hunters will be fully satisfied today, as all three monsters are available in their shiny forms.
Will you participate in the raid hour today? Which monster do you definitely want to catch? Feel free to leave your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
The new addon Endwalker from Final Fantasy XIV is just around the corner, and you can make the start much more pleasant with some settings. Try them out.
Here’s what it’s about: With the Early Access of Endwalker on December 3rd and the release on December 7th, thousands of players will flood into the world of FFXIV to play new content.
In this article, we present some system settings and configurations that can help you protect yourself from spoilers or reduce your loading times.
The experienced players among you will certainly know them, but many newcomers have come to FFXIV in recent months. If you haven’t discovered the settings yet, try them out.
Check your chat box
With the release of an addon, a large amount of story content is always released in FFXIV. Especially in Endwalker, this amount will be even higher than in its predecessor Shadowbringers. After all, the addon is supposed to answer many open questions and conclude the saga of Hydaelyn and Zodiark.
Accordingly, the risk of being spoiled is also high. Whether by accident, by mistake, or intentionally because someone in the shout chat decided it would be funny. You can protect yourself by preparing your chat box for Endwalker.
It’s best to disable these voice channels
In the character configurations, you can set which channels are displayed in your chat. To do this, click on the bottom icon and scroll down. In the general chat, different types of communication are usually displayed, from normal language to the FG and contact circle chat.
For Endwalker, it’s advisable to temporarily disable public chats like say, yell or shout, as spoilers have been shared there in the past.
However, if you are in particularly talkative contact circles, they would also be a candidate for temporary blocking.
Alternatively, you can outsource important chats like FG and whispers to a separate tab and completely hide the general chat for Endwalker.
In this example, the FG chat is in a separate window and the general chat is hidden.
Show and hide names
With the release of Endwalker, players can expect FFXIV to be overrun. Thousands will log in to play the new content, and there will be a lot happening in the corresponding areas.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to hide the names, titles, and FG displays of other players around you. This has several benefits:
You will have less text on the screen, allowing you to better see your surroundings.
Quest NPCs being surrounded from all sides are easier to target.
Better performance, as fewer elements need to be loaded on the screen. This is especially interesting for PS4 players and PC players without an SSD.
Settings for hiding player names (left) and their companions (right).
To hide player names, you simply need to
go to the character configuration,
then click on “Name Display”,
scroll down to “Other PCs”
and in “Show Name”, select the option “Never”.
The same can also be done for the companions of other players. This reduces the displayed text on your screen even further.
You can choose to only hide the names of uninvolved players who are neither in your group nor on your friends list. All others will still be displayed if you want them to.
A little tip for mouse and keyboard users: If you have trouble clicking on an NPC because a huge crowd of players and mounts is gathered around them, you can press 0 on your numpad. Unless you have changed your keybindings for this, the key will immediately target the NPC closest to you.
This setting is also useful outside of Endwalker, but will be an important help there. In the new areas of the addon, many players will be out doing quests or leveling in FATEs.
To still be able to recognize something amid the fireworks of dozens of EXP-hungry players on screen, you should reduce the number of combat effects in the character configuration.
Go to the “Control” tab and select the optimal settings for you under “Character”. This feature is especially useful for players with weaker hardware and helps with FPS drops during fights in dungeons or FATEs in the open world.
For your group in dungeons, you should at least select the simplified effects so that you can see where the healer bubbles or AoEs are located. If you turn them off completely, these useful AoEs will be invisible to you, and you will miss their healing or damage effects.
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Everything you need to know about Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker in 3 minutes
Bonus: Accessibility
Hidden in the system configurations, there is also a dedicated tab in FFXIV for settings that can help people with disabilities while playing.
This includes the ability to visualize sounds by having them appear as green bars on both sides of the screen. Or the option for people with color blindness to adjust the color settings in the game.
Various options for color settings in FFXIV
Even if you don’t use these settings yourself, you can refer other players to them. It can help others have more fun with the game.
Is there something in particular you will pay attention to when Endwalker launches? Will you perhaps log out in certain areas to try out the new jobs faster? Let us know your plans in the comments.
In November, FFXIV was among the top 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the most players. With the release of Endwalker, there will likely be even more players:
In Call of Duty: Vanguard a tournament with $110,000 took place. Each team had to include one woman. The tournament caused a lot of excitement as a female player was removed from her team at short notice to make room for another woman, who turned out to be a cheater.
What kind of tournament isthis? The tournament was the “eFuse Black Friday 110k Search and Save Tournament.” The prize pool of $110,000 (€97,000) was the highest ever in Call of Duty: Vanguard, according to the US site Dexerto.
The tournament had a specific requirement for the team roster. There were two options for how teams could look:
A female content creator, another content creator, and a current pro from the league
A female content creator and two other content creators
An unusual tournament format requires the presence of a woman. Source: Twitter
Pro invites woman, kicks her off the team before the start
This was the drama: The 27-year-old American Doug “Censor” Martin assembled a team as a pro and invited a woman, “ShawnJ Gaming”, a YouTuber and Twitch streamer focused on Call of Duty.
As ShawnJ reports, she was removed from the roster just a few hours after the team was set. Censor replaced her with a new player. He informed her abruptly via a direct message without further explanation.
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From “No Brainer” to “Sorry, it’s not happening after all.”.
But then a clip surfaced showing that the new player in the team was apparently using wallhacks in a match in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (via twitter).
This is how it went on: The new player was banned from the tournament as a cheater by the admins.
As a result, the third person from Censor’s team also dropped out and did not want to participate anymore.
ShawnJ Gaming laughed her head off on Twitter and said: No one could believe she would jump back in just because the team was falling apart. That wasn’t her problem.
Censor had to quickly assemble a new team, but couldn’t make any progress and got eliminated 0-3 from the tournament.
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This is how it’s being discussed: The pro is already receiving some schadenfreude. Because he removed ShawnJ from the team at short notice, but everything turned against him afterwards, people are saying that “karma” has come back to haunt him.
We have already reported on Doug “Censor” Martin on MeinMMO. Ironically, it was also about women:
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
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LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
League of Legends is one of the most famous and popular games in the world. Unfortunately, it is also notorious for its extremely toxic community. This is known by MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus – and he was surprised that after a break he did not have to read a flood of insults.
LoL is toxic. Everyone knows that and those who are new quickly learn that. Colleague Philipp Hansen tried League of Legends for the first time in early 2020 and realized: They are really as mean as everyone says.
Shortly before Phil started with LoL, I (again) stopped – that was around mid-2019. Before that, I had only played sporadically, but this break was probably the longest so far.
I was still used to getting constantly insulted. Never was one’s own fault in a defeat, insults were often… creative. With exactly this mindset, I approached the game.
To my surprise, however, I was hardly insulted at all. No: “**** you, Noob!”, no: “Go die!”, not even a rather harmless: “git gud” came from my teammates. What happened to the LoL I knew?
I have been playing League of Legends almost since its release in 2009 and have sunk more hours into the MOBA than I am willing to admit. I even played with my team in the semi-professional area.
However, e-sports was not established back then, so we mostly participated in community tournaments. We only started earning money later after switching to Heroes of the Storm. But that’s just by the way.
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2 Years Break and Suddenly Everyone is Peaceful?
From the past, I am used to seeing all sorts of nonsense written in the chat even before the match. Today? Nothing. If at all, then a: “Hello” or players asking for a role swap.
In the game itself, I could not observe any excessively toxic behavior in either the chat or via pings. I was not insulted, not yelled at, and my close relatives were also not copulating, not even in foreign languages.
To my shame, I must admit that I had completely disabled the chat for the first rounds. Of course, it seemed more peaceful to me then. But even after reactivating it, I was only rarely snapped at.
It even happened that I was constructively pointed out to something. And out of a trained instinct, I immediately switched to “Defense” and scolded my teammate who only wanted to explain something to me.
His colleague then explained to me that he only wanted to help. Ashamed, I apologized and we very confidently won the round, even though it got close several times.
People are Complaining Less
However, the rather typical quarrel for gamers has not completely disappeared. Now and then I still got into a spat with someone. Most of the time it was the jungler complaining that he did not deserve such bad teammates.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
When I myself am out in the jungle, there are still occasional insults if one does not gank a lane often enough.
For clarification: The “jungle” connects the three “lanes” of the game. The jungler moves between these lanes and ensures that the respective team members can kill their opponents there. This gives a gold and level advantage.
Moreover, however, it was peaceful. And even if it got louder sometimes, it was mostly after the game and not during the round. As if more players knew by now that toxic behavior only promotes the “tilt” and favors a loss.
But why is everyone suddenly nice?
12 Years LoL – And Slowly it Gets Better
Riot, the studio behind LoL, has made great efforts over the last few years to curb toxic behavior. A particularly significant cut was probably the deactivation of the general chat in the game.
That was already a reason for me back then why I preferred Heroes of the Storm. Because without general chat, the colleagues focused more on the game and did not verbally quarrel with the opponents.
Earlier, in June 2021, however, Riot had already introduced the “Behavioral System” with some changes aimed at curbing toxic behavior. Since then, there have been multi-week bans for players who go too long AFK and further penalties.
However, the whole thing goes back even further. In 2012, the “Honor” system was introduced, which received a revision in 2017. With it, players can award honors to their teammates, which in turn leads to small rewards. And those who behave like jerks get nothing.
This is what the new “Honor” system looks like. Image source: RiftHerald.com.
Better to Reward the Good than to Punish the Bad
Since then, Riot has been pursuing the strategy of rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing negative behavior. The latter can sometimes lead to defiance responses rather than insight. Such findings were derived from studies that Riot itself conducted (via spectrumlabsai.com).
In 2012 and 2013, Riot Games tested various methods in millions of games. In the course of the “Optimus Experiment,” for example, motivational messages in different colors were tested and player reactions evaluated.
The result of the experiment was roughly: with the right incentive, players are less toxic. The incentive was to show through messages that toxic behavior tends to lead to losses. Or the other way around: negative behavior results in more defeats.
I even noticed that back then and moderated my behavior a bit at that time. I think I did not win much more, but playing has been more enjoyable since then. You can read more about the Optimus Experiment on GameStar.
All of this, of course, did not happen overnight but was a gradual process that has slowly banished more toxicity from the game. However, with a hard break of 2 years pause, one notices this very well and directly.
Some fans even suspect that the success of Fortnite may have led to a less toxic community. Allegedly, the battle royale attracted all the “toxic kids” and moved them away from LoL. Whether that’s true remains to be seen.
But why are people toxic at all?
Toxic Behavior – A Gamer Tradition?
12 years ago, at the release of League of Legends, the internet looked different. Dark humor and unmoderated image boards, forums, and chats were everywhere. Hardly anyone paid much attention to video games, except for a small mass of gamers.
From my own experience, I can say that many gamers back then mostly looked out for themselves. And with some, a mentality of “All others are idiots” developed. This hardened over time, spurred each other on, and spread.
LoL, as a free game with an enormously successful concept, has spread quickly and widely. Accordingly, it attracted many players – and among them, of course, also toxic players. Those who did not want to deal with it simply left. It was only a game. But the toxic core remained. It was “their” game.
Additionally, LoL is naturally highly competitive. Teams of 5 players compete against each other in long matches for victory. Of course, you want to win, even if it doesn’t matter – especially in ranked play. This quickly leads to an adrenaline rush.
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Since then, however, there have also been many social changes. Gaming has been increasingly integrated into society for years and more and more eyes are on gamers. Naturally, this has increased interest in the topic and also in making it more accessible.
Developers are interested in attracting not just the “hard-skinned gamers” anymore, but everyone. And this is only possible if toxic behavior has no place in modern games.
What does “toxic” even mean? Toxicity refers to extremely negative behavior. This ranges from insults and harassment to sabotaging one’s own team and even outright threats and death wishes. Yes, the internet was – or is – a rough place.
A Nicer Environment for New Players
Whether planned or not, that right now the LoL community is more pleasant than before benefits not only the game. The new LoL series Arcane has sparked a fresh hype around the MOBA.
Many new players are starting, many former ones are returning. For example, me and several other colleagues from the editorial staff. The fact that you don’t have to be called a son of a whore or worse right in the first rune increases the motivation.
Apparently, the measures have had exactly the effect they were supposed to. LoL has become nicer and as a new or former player, you feel good again. Or at least better than before. There are still the occasional nasty remark.
Start video
LoL: We introduce the champions from Arcane in gameplay
I believe that LoL and its community have matured. This is also shown by Arcane itself, because the series can be really dark. It would be exciting if it really is this series that has made LoL a better place now.
In any case, I notice that the Arcane heroes Vi, Caitlyn, Jinx, and Jayce are currently being played frequently. And coincidentally, colleague Alexander Leitsch has prepared a guide for exactly these heroes for you:
In the Weekend League, the toughest competition in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, meta players are the key to collecting many victories. So if you want to keep up, you cannot miss these players. We show you 7 strong meta cards that are currently quite strong.
What kind of cards are these? These cards are especially popular in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team and dominate especially the Weekend League. This is because the cards fit perfectly with the current gameplay of FIFA 22 and offer exactly the right values for their positions.
Therefore, you will often encounter such or similar players in the Weekend League and should also rely on meta players for better results.
There is only one drawback: Since the cards are so popular, not all of them are particularly cheap. However, we have still tried to present you cards from all price categories.
7 strong meta cards for the Weekend League
These cards we show you: Here we present you meta cards that currently (26.11.2021) represent particularly good options in the Weekend League. This year, there are noticeably many French meta cards. So if you already have a few French players in your team, these cards fit particularly well into your squad.
Presnel Kimpembe
Kimpembe has a card that looks a bit inconspicuous at first glance. But when you encounter an opponent online who relies on Kimpembe, you quickly realize how incredibly good the defender is. He is fast, physically strong, and clears everything that comes his way.
In addition, Kimpembe has surprisingly good ball control, making him the current meta defender.
The card costs: Currently, you have to pay around 20,000 coins for Kimpembe.
Renaud Ripart
The Rulebreakers card of Ripart is a real bargain with very good values in almost all areas. The striker is versatile and surprisingly performs particularly well in the CDM position. If you give him a Shadow chemistry style, you have a lightning-fast and defensively strong all-rounder in midfield who also offers great shooting values.
Thus, Ripart is a real secret weapon.
The card costs: For an incredibly low 12,000 coins, you can currently find Ripart on the transfer market.
Heung-min Son
The gold card of the South Korean has everything you could wish for from a winger: He is fast, has a fantastic shot, strong passing values, and very good dribbling stats.
Additionally, there is the combination of 4-star skill moves and valuable 5-star weak foot, which ensures that you can shoot at goal from any position with Son.
The card costs: For Son, you currently have to spend around 60,000 coins.
Jesus Corona
The Rulebreakers card of the Mexican midfielder is currently very popular in FUT 22, which is likely due to the fact that the player from FC Porto has 5-star skill moves and 5 stars for the weak foot. A rare combination that not many cards, apart from icons, offer.
But his stats are also fantastic. He excels especially in the areas of speed, shooting, dribbling, and passing with outstanding values.
The only problem might be incorporating a Mexican from the Portuguese league into your team.
The card costs: The card of the Mexican midfielder currently costs 57,000 coins.
Dayot Upamecano
If your budget is tight, then with Upamecano you get a really cheap meta player who can reliably stop opposing strikers. He has everything that a good defender needs in FIFA 22 right now: He is fast, tall, somewhat agile, and has excellent defensive and physical values.
The card costs: You can currently get the gold card from Upamecano for just 2,400 coins. If you have a full FUT account, then it is worth taking a look at his 84-rated TOTW card. This one is a bit better in all areas.
Jonathan Bamba
Once again, we present a French Rulebreakers card in this list. This time we are talking about Bamba, who is a fantastic addition to Rulebreakers Ripart. The winger has outstanding shooting, speed, passing, and dribbling values.
He also impresses with the popular 4-star combination for the weak foot and skill moves. His only disadvantage is the high price.
The card costs: The Rulebreakers card is currently available for around 100,000 coins on the transfer market.
Wissam Ben Yedder
What would a meta list be without Ben Yedder? The French striker has become a true terror for many players in recent years. But when you play with Ben Yedder in attack yourself, you quickly notice why he is so feared: He is fast, can shoot well, and has very strong dribbling stats.
But the best thing about the card may be the 5-star weak foot, which hardly any striker can offer for such a low price.
The card costs: You currently only need to spend around 5,000 coins for Ben Yedder.
What do you think of the cards? Do you have any tips for meta cards in FIFA 22? Feel free to share it with us in the comments!
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The gaming platform Steam has set a new all-time record: 27,182,165 users were online simultaneously on Saturday, November 27. A higher number has never been recorded. We look at MeinMMO to see which games and circumstances are behind this. Games like CS:GO and DOTA 2 were mainly played, but also the MMORPGs New World and Mir4.
What was the previous record?
The previous record was 26,922,926 in March 2021.
In comparison, Steam added another 200,000 simultaneous users on November 27 at 3:00 PM our time.
What is to be noted? Of the more than 27 million users, only a part was actually playing: Only about 7.8 million were actively in programs. The rest perhaps browsed Steam for deals or simply left the program running in the background.
Shooters, MOBAs, and MMORPGs dominate the top 10
Which games were played the most? It is mainly the long-term favorites:
The shooter CS:GO had 845,144 users
DOTA 2, from Valve, reached 663,563 users
The battle royale PUBG ranked third with 241,902 users
The “Wallpaper Engine” at number 10 of the most played “games” is quite a surprise
Omicron variant stirs fear of lockdown
Why is the record coming just now? Several factors are coming together:
The “Steam Autumn Sale”
The start of the holiday season around Thanksgiving in the USA
A new variant of the Covid virus, the “Omicron” variant, is worrying many citizens worldwide
This is how it is being discussed: For some, the numbers on Steam are a clear indicator that Covid is becoming more threatening again at the end of 2021 due to the new variant. People are preparing for lockdowns.
On reddit , people are discussing the advantages of PC gaming: It’s crazy how the numbers on Steam have improved. 10 years ago, it was still at 4.8 million. The PC is on the rise, offering so many advantages. Even with outdated hardware, one can still play decently for years: There is a wave of excellent indie games.
Steam enthusiasts take the opportunity to emphasize: The ongoing success of Steam also shows what a flop the “Epic Game Store” is. The store and Epic CEO Tim Sweeney have often been in the line of fire.
The SF epic Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to be the “Game of the Year 2020,” but many technical issues stood in the way of its triumph. A year later, Cyberpunk 2077 is experiencing an unexpected resurgence. Behind the new enthusiasm for Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam is not a patch, but a sale.
This is the situation:
Cyberpunk 2077 was the most anticipated game worldwide in 2020: A new role-playing game from the creators of the masterful “The Witcher” series. The Gamescom appearance of Hollywood star Keanu Reeves further fueled the excitement.
The release on December 10, 2020, was overshadowed by many technical problems. Especially the console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sparked outrage and even lawsuits. Cyberpunk 2077 was considered unplayable on the older consoles. The PC version also suffered from glitches and bugs, though not nearly as severely.
However, in November 2021, the mood on Steam seems to be changing.
5,500 positive reviews on Steam in one day
Here’s how the reviews have improved: Since November 24, positive reviews for Cyberpunk 2077 have exploded:
On November 23, there were only 78 positive reviews.
On November 24, there were 2,882 positive reviews.
On November 25, the number rose to 5,589.
This is what “positive review bombing” looks like on Steam.
Was there a patch? No, that is not the reason for the sudden enthusiasm. The last patch 1.31 for Cyberpunk 2077 was released in September for Steam.
Cyberpunk is popular among Steam users; they love the graphics and story
So what’s the reason? Cyberpunk is currently 50% off in the “Steam Autumn Sale” and apparently the game is selling like crazy. At one point, it was the bestseller on Steam.
It seems that many who are now trying the game on Steam find it really good. The new reviews note that while there are bugs, many are impressed by the story and graphics.
It apparently helps Cyberpunk 2077 immensely that a year later it no longer has to meet the huge expectations like at launch, and the negative vibe from the console release doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm.
Although Cyberpunk 2077 also had issues on PC, they were never as bad as on PS4 and Xbox One.
Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to continue selling and improving for years
What’s next? For 2022, CD Projekt Red has announced a major patch, Patch 1.5 – along with a significant “next-gen update.” Both are expected to be released in the first quarter of 2022.
The developers say they believe that players will perceive Cyberpunk 2077 as a “very good game” in the long run, like the other titles they have made. They will sell the game for years – especially as hardware continues to get more powerful and they continue to improve the game.
A multiplayer mode was initially planned for Cyberpunk 2077. However, the release issues changed that:
As part of the Hoopa event in Pokémon GO, there is a special Spotlight Hour featuring Pikachu today, November 28, 2021. We at MeinMMO will show you if you should take advantage of it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, there is usually a special hour once a week where a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight and spawns more frequently in the wild.
Since Hoopa, the mysterious creature, is causing some mischief due to the current Hoopa event, this short Spotlight Hour is also happening daily during the event. Today, you will encounter the Electric-type Pokémon Pikachu.
Spotlight Hour with Pikachu – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour begin? As in the past two days, the short event will also start today, November 28, 2021, at 12:00 PM local time. After an hour, at 1:00 PM, the Pikachu spawns will disappear.
Is there a bonus? Like every Spotlight Hour, the spawn rate is increased, and you will encounter many Pikachu. If you also use a lure, you will attract even more specimens.
Unfortunately, there will be no additional bonus today. However, you can benefit from the XP and candy bonus of the Hoopa event, just like in the past days.
Is there a Shiny Pikachu? Yes, with some luck, you can encounter a Shiny Pikachu. It is slightly darker than the regular Pikachu.
Pikachu normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Is the Spotlight Hour with Pikachu worth it?
Is it strong? Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon from the first generation and can evolve into Raichu. Both Pikachu and Raichu are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. And they also do not play a significant role in the PvP League (via pvpoke.com).
Who should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour? The Spotlight Hour is especially worthwhile today for Shiny hunters. If, however, you are looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League, you should rather seek out other monsters.
Are you participating in the Spotlight Hour today? Or do you have no interest in Pikachu? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
The MMO New World made a fantastic start at its release, but the number of active players on Steam has drastically decreased since then. What does the future hold for the game? We discuss it in the current episode of our podcast.
This is the topic: The release of the MMO New World at the end of September 2021 was a major event. The servers were overwhelmed from the first minute, and hours-long queues formed with thousands of players waiting to finally be able to play.
With an all-time peak of over 900,000 concurrent users online, New World shot straight into the top 3 of the most played Steam games within the first days. Even the executives of Amazon were satisfied with the launch, although there were some server-side issues.
However, over time, player numbers continued to decline, revealing various issues, serious bugs, and exploits. There were multiple gold and dupe exploits that led to temporary shutdowns of trading systems and even a rollback.
Nevertheless, after the first major update, the reviews on Steam came in, and New World continues to struggle with bugs and issues.
What will happen with New World? This question was addressed by the MMORPG editor Alexander Leitsch and editorial director Gerd Schuhmann.
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Killstreaks reward strong players in Call of Duty: Vanguard with even more kills – but you don’t always have to put up with it. Because one of the most annoying killstreaks can be easily brought down from the sky.
Who doesn’t know it – a match in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Vanguard is just starting to get fun, and then the full-time sweaters have already unlocked the strongest killstreaks.
Bombs, dogs, flamethrowers – suddenly the map is full of deadly war machines, and every wrong step means going to the respawn. But at least one of the strong killstreaks can be easily destroyed – the airstrike.
Just a few shots destroy enemy bombers
How can you prevent the airstrike? If you hear the announcement from the match announcer that an enemy airstrike is inbound, then look up at the sky very carefully.
Turn in circles and scan the sky in all 4 directions. The bombers come exactly from the north, east, south, or west, at the height of the activating player – you can recognize the directions by your compass.
Now you need an assault rifle, and with a few shots, you can destroy the large planes:
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Since the bombers do not drop their explosive cargo directly, but first fly a little over the map, you have some time to take out the planes.
In total, 3 bombers fly over the map per killstreak, and with a bit of practice, you can take out all 3 enemy planes. However, the direction of the planes changes with each new bomber.
If you take out the 3 bombers in time, you can prevent any bombs from being dropped on the map.
Here it pays off the most: With the airstrike, you cover the map with bombs in a straight line. The larger the map, the smaller the chance of hitting an opponent.
But especially on smaller maps like Shipment or Dome, the bomb carpet hits hard, and you should try to prevent the attack.
Enemy killstreaks can turn a good match into an uncomfortable massacre. But when you reach the highest streaks yourself and unleash vicious dogs on the entire opposing team, you remember why this mechanic fits so well with Call of Duty.
In Fortnite, you still have a lot to do before you can face the Cube Queen. We at MeinMMO have taken the time to create a checklist that shows you what else you should complete before the end.
1. Collect all Color Bottles and Unlock Cartoon Fish Styles
What are Color Bottles? Color Bottles are similar to the Alien Artifacts from Season 7. These are needed to create your new custom Cartoon Fish Skin. With them, you can unlock new colors for the skin, its guitar pick, the glider, and also for its back bling.
This allows for the wildest color combinations. For example, headgear, neckerchief, arms, legs, and many other areas of your skin can be colored.
These Color Bottles can be found on the map
These styles can be unlocked – complete their tasks to do so
This is what the Cartoon Skin and its menu look like
How can I buy the styles? You will need rainbow ink for this. You can find it in every conceivable chest on the map in Fortnite. You just need to open them, and you will automatically collect them. The amount of ink obtained varies and is not present in every chest. This requires patience and time.
Is there more? Yes, new styles have been added that can be unlocked by completing tasks. These tasks can be found on the icons of the respective skin styles. Click on the skin icon you want to unlock, complete the required task, and then unlock this style for purchase.
2. Unlock Secret Skin and Cosmetics
Who is the skin? This skin is the secret skin from Season 8. Each season features a secret skin, which is revealed later. These skins come with a wide range of cosmetic items such as gliders, pickaxes, or weapon paint jobs.
This will be the annihilator that destroys your map.
How do I unlock it? To do this, you must access your quest tab and complete the tasks there. They are as follows:
Survive five storm phases while carrying a Tilted weapon – Unlocks the “Cube Queen” outfit.
Eliminate a player with the Tilted minigun – Unlocks the emote “Victorious Cube”.
Interrogate two opponents – Unlocks the loading screen “At the Queen’s Court”.
Use a Shadow Stone or Jumper and spend three seconds as a Shadow near a player – Unlocks the back accessory “Cube Vortex”.
Once you have completed that, you will automatically receive a style for the skin. After that, you have access to the second page of rewards. You can unlock them as follows:
Deal 150 damage to players with the Tilted Scythe – Unlocks the pickaxe “Reality Destroyer”.
Complete a bounty from a bounty board – Unlocks the spray pattern “Royal Visage”.
Score two headshots with the Tilted rifle – Unlocks the lobby music “Queen’s Anthem”.
Use the glider in the cooling towers of Steamy Stacks – Unlocks the glider “Royal Glider”.
After you have completed all the tasks, you will receive the last style of your skin as a gift.
3. Unlock Everything in the Battle Pass
How can I do this quickly? You need to complete the stamp cards in the quest tab. You select a card and the corresponding NPCs on the map will be marked automatically. Now head into a match and visit the NPC. They will then assign you a task that consists of five parts.
The end is near, and soon there will be no Chapter 2 Map as it is. The Cube Queen will do everything she can to destroy it to seal the fate of the island.
Therefore, use the time you have left to capture some cool moments, take photos, or even visit your favorite POIs.
Also, try to enjoy the current vehicles, as they may not be on the new map.
New weapons could replace the current guns. So take the opportunity and make some cool kills on players or even raptors. These beasts are annoying and nobody likes them.
What do you think about the end? Can you hardly wait? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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In Pokémon GO, on November 27, 2021, another special raid hour will take place, where you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Heatran. We at MeinMMO have looked at which counters you should use and whether the event is worth it for you.
What kind of event is this? As you know from the weekly raid hours, you will again see numerous Level 5 raids for one hour today. In conjunction with the current Hoopa event, daily raid hours are also taking place at this time. Today, you will encounter the legendary raid boss Heatran.
Raid Hour with Heatran – Best Counters
When does the raid hour start? As you are used to from regular raid hours, the event will start today, November 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM local time. You will again see the dark eggs over the gyms that indicate the upcoming Level 5 raids. After one hour, at 7:00 PM local time, the raids will decrease.
Use these counters against Heatran
The legendary Pokémon of Fire and Steel type comes from Generation 4. It is particularly weak against Ground-type attacks, but Fighting and Water attacks also give it trouble. Exploit this weakness and rely on the following counters (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
Gible
Mud Shot and Earth Power
Landorus
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Rhyperior
Mud Shot and Earthquake
(Shadow) Mamoswine
Mud Bomb and Steam Roller
Groudon
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Excadrill
Mud Shot and Drill Run
(Shadow) Swampert
Mud Shot and Earthquake
(Shadow) Flygon
Mud Shot and Earth Power
Golurk
Mud Shot and Earth Power
Garchomp
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Your Mega Evolutions are also excellent against Heatran:
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Is the raid hour with Heatran worth it?
Is there a Shiny Heatran? Yes, Heatran can also be obtained as Shiny in the game. You can recognize it by its pink eyes and orange-red body.
Normal Heatran (left) and Shiny Heatran (right)
How strong is it? Heatran impresses with strong values. It especially stands out with a high attack and stamina value, making it one of the best Fire attackers in Pokémon GO. It is also a good candidate in the Master League (via pvpoke.com).
For whom is the raid hour worth it? Anyone looking for a strong Fire Pokémon for use in raids or the GO Battle League should definitely seize their chance today. Moreover, with a bit of luck, you might encounter a Shiny specimen.
Alternatively, due to the multitude of raids, it is advisable to collect as many Heatran candies as possible. You need these to power up a strong specimen. When Heatran will appear again in the Level 5 raids is currently unknown.
Will you participate in the raid hour tonight? And which counters do you want to use against Heatran? Please feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Some of the characters from the series Arcane are likely to become champions in League of Legends. The team “is looking forward to” making that happen.
The animated series “Arcane” has taken off like a bomb. Not only LoL players are thrilled, but many viewers who have never had anything to do with League of Legends were also captivated by the series. However, one question kept pushing to the forefront among players: Will we see some of the characters in League of Legends soon? The developers gave a first response to this – and it is sure to please.
What was said? In a Reddit post related to the “Sentinels of Light” event, the question arose whether the two upcoming characters at the start of 2022 (ADC and Support) could be related to the series Arcane. This was directly denied by Ryan Mireles, the “Lead Champion Producer”. However, there was a positive note right after: The team is already looking forward to bringing characters from Arcane. More specifically, it says in the LoL subreddit:
[…] As strong as the series resonated with so many players, the Champions team is already eager to explore characters from Arcane in the future that would make sense for a MOBA.
Many would like to see Mel Medarda as a character in LoL.
Which characters could that be? That is a good question. One characteristic of Arcane was that all characters were developed so thoroughly that a non-LoL player could hardly tell which characters already exist in the MOBA. Even the newly introduced characters were so extensively designed that they could easily be seen as having their origins in the game.
This, in turn, leads to a fairly solid list of characters that the LoL creators could draw upon. Possible candidates include:
Mel Medarda
Ambessa Medarda
Deckard
Silco
Sevika
Mylo
Claggor
Marcus
Finn
Bolbok
However, keep in mind that some of these characters are no longer alive, which greatly reduces the likelihood. It seems much more likely that living characters make it into the game.
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When could the characters arrive? There is no specific date for that yet. However, no one should expect that the implementation will happen within the next few months. Riot typically plans characters at least six months or longer in advance.
So perhaps we will see the first surprise from Arcane in the second half of 2022 when a character makes its way into League of Legends. And then it may not be far off until fans can finally watch a second season of the series…
Would you like to play some of the series’ heroes (or villains) in LoL? Who do you think should make it?
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The project manager behind the MMO DC Universe Online apparently no longer wants to focus solely on the DC universe. Instead, he plans to develop a large AAA MMORPG in the Marvel universe in the coming years. Find out here at MeinMMO everything we already know about the new Marvel MMORPG.
What game is it about? The DC Universe Online studio Daybreak Game Company is part of the holding company Enad Global 7. This group recently held an investor presentation (via enadglobal7.com) and presented new projects there, among other things.
Among them were news about existing games from the group, such as DC Universe Online or Lord of the Rings Online. But the most exciting was certainly the very last announcement. Because at the very end, there is talk of an “Unannounced MMORPG”.
At the very bottom right is the announcement of the new Marvel MMORPG. Source: Enad Global 7
Chief developer has been trying to realize a Marvel MMORPG since 2006
Who is the chief? The project leader is also Jack Emmet. Until now, he has been the boss of DC Universe Online. But he probably has a greater passion for Marvel because since 2006 Emmet has been trying to develop a Marvel MMORPG.
He almost succeeded once, and Microsoft actually wanted to develop a game called “Marvel Universe Online”. In the end, however, things didn’t turn out well, and the project was abandoned.
Jack Emmet’s passion for superheroes is undisputed, as he was also a co-founder of Cryptic Studios, which developed the superhero MMORPG City of Heroes.
DC Universe Online is supposed to continue to be developed, even though the chief will probably turn to Marvel in the future.
When is the Marvel MMORPG coming? Anyone hoping for a timely release of the game and already imagining themselves as Iron Man, Hulk, or Black Widow defeating enemies in 2022 will have to be patient. Because the release of the project is clearly under “long-term planning” and will certainly not be completed before 2023, probably even later.
On Black Friday there are many exciting offers on Amazon and others. Some users hope to get an RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti in a gaming PC on sale. MeinMMO tells you what to pay attention to.
Black Friday is always a good opportunity to save money on certain things. Some will also ask whether they could save money on an RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti, or RTX 3070.
MeinMMO presents what you should consider when buying a gaming PC if you want to take advantage of Black Friday deals.
Memory and Hard Drive – Pay Attention to These Specs
If you want to buy a gaming PC, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Otherwise, a good offer can quickly turn into a trap.
You should generally pay attention to buying a gaming PC with at least 16 GB of RAM. This is currently the best option, as 8 GB will quickly limit you. Particularly future-proof is 32 GB, but most users will not need that much yet.
If you see a gaming PC with 8 GB of RAM, you should at least look for an upgrade option. For this, the gaming PC should have at least two RAM slots, and one of them should be free. If you don’t like tinkering with computers, you should avoid systems with 8 GB.
Additionally, you should ensure that you get enough storage. A combination of 512 GB SSD and 1 TB SSD/HDD is the most common option. While you use the smaller drive for the operating system and important programs, you can offload your games onto the larger SSD/HDD.
RTX 3060, RTX 3070, or RTX 3080 – Which Graphics Card?
How fast does my graphics card need to be? Generally, you should be clear about what you actually need. Do you just want to play a few MOBAs, and do the details not need to be at full settings? Or do you want the whole package of 4K, cool ray tracing, and more?
If you mainly want to play MOBAs like League of Legends, a GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 would normally be sufficient. However, the prices for those are currently quite high. If you do not need to buy a PC immediately, wait for prices to stabilize. Currently, prices for a GTX 1660 are at least 499 Euros, and it is better to wait for a good deal on an RTX 3060 (via geizhals.de).
With the GeForce RTX 3060 or the RX 6600 (XT), you are already getting powerful performance for Full HD at 144 Hz and even some reserve for WQHD. If you prefer to play in WQHD at 144 Hz, then you should at least get an RX 6700 XT or an RTX 3070. The price increase for the RTX 3070 Ti is only marginally worth it.
Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 2060/RTX 2070 are Still Sufficient in 2021
Can you still game with old hardware? With older hardware, you can save money, especially when every Euro counts.
If you see a gaming PC with Ryzen 3000 or with a 10th generation Intel processor on sale, that is initially not a bad deal. Even though these processors are already a year old, their performance is still sufficient for all games and applications.
There is already a newer processor with the Ryzen 5 5600X, but the Ryzen 5 3600 still offers more than enough performance at this time. Newer processors usually provide slightly better performance or are simply more efficient than older generations.
With an RTX 2060 or RTX 2070, you can still game without problems at this time. Additionally, even the second generation of RTX cards supports ray tracing and DLSS.
Are There Really Good Deals on Black Friday?
Those needing to buy a gaming PC now—whether because circumstances force them to or they urgently need a birthday or Christmas gift—will still find some worthwhile offers where they can save some money.
Otherwise, the advice remains: If you currently do not need new hardware, be patient and wait for prices to stabilize in the coming months. As NVIDIA explained, graphics card prices will remain high even in 2022 and will only decrease afterward.
What do the current offers look like? As of now (27.11.2021), there are no gaming PCs on Amazon where an investment would really be worthwhile. If you want to buy a gaming PC with an RTX 3060 on Amazon, you will have to pay at least 1300 Euros:
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Things look a bit better at the retailer OTTO. Here you can potentially save around 30% on a new gaming PC with an RTX 3060 or even RTX 3070. While prices are still very high, the offers are on average better than if you had to buy a graphics card.
An alternative could also be the MeinMMO PCs from Boostboxx. Prices start at 1499 Euros for a configuration with Ryzen 5 5600X and RX 6700 XT.
If none of the prices convince you, the advice remains: be patient and wait for prices to drop again. By 2022 at the latest, prices are expected to reach a more comfortable level.
Further recommendations for Black Friday: Are you still looking for good deals for your gaming setup or your home? On MeinMMO we present more exciting offers related to Black Friday. Currently, you can get one of the best gaming monitors heavily discounted on Amazon:
In Call of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard the event “Secrets of the Pacific” is finally online. In both games, you can now complete tasks and challenges to score the blueprint for a variant of the assault rifle STG44. We at MeinMMO explain to you which challenges exist and which places you need to visit to rock the Pacific.
What kind of event is this? To get you in the mood for the new Pacific map in CoD Warzone, there is the event “Secrets of the Pacific” until December 8, 2021. However, you won’t be traveling to the namesake ocean. Instead, you should visit 6 locations and find objects there. You need to keep these objects for a while, then the respective challenge is considered completed and you will also receive a card for Warzone.
What can you win? Once you have found all 6 objects, you will receive a blueprint for the German assault rifle STG44 called “Bomber Menace.” However, the rifle will only be unlocked when Season 1 of Vanguard starts on December 8.
In the following paragraphs, you will find the exact locations of the objects. Keep in mind that you cannot just pick them up quickly but must hold onto them for a longer period. You do not have to find all the objects in the same round, and in fact, that is unlikely due to the time limit.
Here you can find all locations at a glance.
1 – The Prison
Go to the prison in the southeast of the map. Then head to the ground floor to the showers. In the changing room, there is a bench with a table tennis paddle on it. That’s the paddle you are looking for.
2 – West Promenade
Here you are looking for an electronics shop located between the train station and the West Promenade. In the store, look for a stand microphone. That is the object you seek.
3 – Airport
Land on the airport grounds and then go to the Burger Town restaurant. There is a cash register there that represents the sought object.
4 – Hospital
On the ground floor of the hospital, there is an operating room. On the operating table, there is a blue box containing first aid equipment. That is your target.
5 – Mines in the Northwest
Go all the way to the northwest of the map, where the mines are. From the westernmost building, take the zip line down into the mineshaft. There, you will find a dynamite button that is your target.
6 – Bunker
The 6th object is located in one of the 3 new bunkers on the map and can be found in any of them. The collectible is a miniature battleship.
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New trailer shows the beginning of the story of CoD Warzone with Vanguard
These are the Challenges in Vanguard
This is what you need to do in Vanguard: The challenges for the STG44 can also be completed in CoD Vanguard. However, you do not need to find objects in the multiplayer maps, but only complete 6 special challenges. Each challenge also offers special cards or sprays, and in the end, the special STG44. It doesn’t matter if you complete the tasks in Vanguard or Warzone to get the STG.
The 6 challenges are:
Get 25 kills: This should sort itself out.
Get 5 multi-kills: This should also be completed by a reasonably competent player in one or two rounds.
Get an execution: This is actually a bit tricky; ideally, sneak around with the Ninja and Ghost perks and stealthily take out known camping spots. There you should have a good opportunity to stab someone from behind with a finishing move.
Choose an MVP in 10 rounds: Probably the easiest challenge.
Play with a clanmate 5 times: Join a clan and play 5 times with a member. Done!
Achieve three victories: This will also sort itself out eventually.
WoW demon Cortyn longs for a feature in World of Warcraft. Housing. After 17 years, it’s a shame that it’s still missing.
Even though I’m currently having quite a lot of fun with patch 9.1.5, I increasingly notice that my guild mates and I are slowly losing interest. We still have our two guild nights a week, where we complete dungeons, farm transmogs, or collect achievements. But more and more often we find ourselves stopping after just one or two hours.
The current content is simply exhausted for us. It’s not fundamentally boring, but we have achieved what we wanted to achieve, and just to get the last item up to 252, it’s simply not worth visiting 10 dungeons a week anymore. We don’t care that much about perfect gear.
Discussions keep coming up about what small “in-between” games we could play together. And this led to the consideration of what World of Warcraft would need to offer for us to want to spend hundreds of hours at a time in Azeroth again.
We talked about missing features. About something essential that all other major MMORPGs have today and which is missing in World of Warcraft.
It always came back to one point: housing.
To be honest: I find it a shame that it doesn’t exist yet.
That after nearly two decades in World of Warcraft I still have no way to create a place where I can say “Here lives my elf” or “This is my witch’s hideout” is simply embarrassing.
That after 8 expansions with numerous continents, new classes, and graphic overhauls on a role-playing realm I still have to say: “Yes, so my character lives … in this fictional house. Yes, there are NPCs in it, but let’s pretend it’s a different house or just sit on the roof and play this out in our heads.” It’s just embarrassing for World of Warcraft.
The assets for cool houses already exist – they just need to be accessible to players.
Housing cannot make the world emptier
One argument against housing has always been the concern that players would just rot alone in their houses and social interaction would practically cease. This is a misconception that nearly every other major MMORPG refutes.
Housing does not make players in the community more solitary.
That this is the case can be said with a quick look back at WildStar. I remember how much fun it was to set up a tavern together in WildStar or to spend hours “hopping through the neighborhood” admiring what other players had built. Like a Granok from the guild just living in a huge beer barrel, an Aurin creating a small, own forest, or a human having created his shady red-light district that was perfect for rogue RP.
It’s very similar in Final Fantasy XIV. When I see videos of nightclubs or luxury villas where people meet to celebrate, chat, or just bounce around – damn, I’m so jealous.
Housing does not cause people to sit alone in their houses. When done well, houses become small hotspots, providing space for creative play, a common place to just chat a bit, or the foundation for role-playing.
Above all, the argument that “the game world would then be so much emptier” is therefore irrelevant. The game world in World of Warcraft is factually empty, aside from the capitals and the newest expansion.
The “Chromie Time” made leveling more pleasant and better – but split the game world into 7 new versions.
This is not only due to the declining player numbers but especially because in World of Warcraft there are 14 different shards per realm during the leveling phase. When you activate “Chromie Time” while leveling, you enter your own shard where only your current expansion is active. This exists 7 times. This number doubles if you also activate the war mode.
The vast world of World of Warcraft is thus already fragmented into 14 shards – plus some others that create additional “phases” of an area depending on quest progress.
Meeting another player while normal questing is practically impossible outside of the Shadowlands already. At least not on my realm.
Housing would not further separate players, but rather create new gathering spots. The most beautiful houses in the guild would be the new hotspots or would provide a communal space for guilds that further strengthen the feeling of belonging.
If WildStar could do one thing, it was housing.
WoW can do Housing – but unfortunately not officially
What annoys me even more is: I know that it’s fundamentally possible with World of Warcraft. I have some acquaintances who play WoW on semi-legal servers where they can create their own areas and simply draw on all the assets of the game. When I see something like that, I’m always very impressed – and at the same time have to grit my teeth that WoW simply doesn’t have something like that. At least not officially.
In theory, it would be so easy to implement. World of Warcraft would “only” need to copy housing 1:1. Let players create their own instances that are reminiscent of small sections of Stormwind, Orgrimmar, a piece of forest, or even a demon palace.
Create a new tab in the “Collections” window and put all the thousands of assets that exist in World of Warcraft there.
The numerous lamps, beds, cabinets, plants, statues, and all the other objects that exist everywhere in World of Warcraft. Distribute them as additional loot in all dungeons and raids, incorporate them into crafting professions, archaeology, or as special items in the world that you have to find first. Tie them to specific achievements and – if absolutely necessary – put a few as premium items in the in-game shop.
I know my fellow players and I. A huge offer of housing objects spread all around the game world would completely rekindle our fire for WoW. I have a transmog fetishist in the guild who changes outfits practically every 20 minutes. If you let her loose on such a system, the day would have to be longer than 24 hours.
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In the past, it was always emphasized that while they are thinking about housing, they must find a way to connect it with the rest of the gameplay. Housing must therefore provide some benefits or gameplay aspects that connect it with the rest of the game.
My opinion on this: No. Just no.
Housing can exist entirely on its own, almost in a vacuum. It can be content that has little to no connection to the rest of the game. It does not require additional gameplay incentives.
Housing is in most other games primarily a creative pastime where you think more about your character and their lifestyle – and thus find even more attachment to the game. Additionally, there’s the social aspect when you can proudly show your friends your in-game house and share excitement over creative uses of items.
Of course, I understand that the engine of World of Warcraft would likely need a lot of work and the effort for the developers would be considerable. But it is such an important feature that I don’t understand why this time was never allocated.
For almost 17 years we have spent time in World of Warcraft. Some make short excursions into the world, for others it has become a daily ritual, part of everyday life. The fact that we still do not have our own home in this “second home” should change quickly.
Individualization and self-expression have a very special value in MMORPGs that cannot be measured in character stats or gameplay elements. You have also introduced new character customizations because that allowed players to express themselves better and represent themselves in the world.
Now do it with housing. And if you need to hire old WildStar developers for that. Just do it.
Please.
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A man allegedly stole 200 consoles, including PS5 and Nintendo Switch devices, and secretly sold them. The consoles were supposed to be shipped. The thief stole consoles worth 5.8 million yen (about 35,000 euros).
Now, another strange case has occurred. In Japan, a man did not simply steal one console but 200 pieces. Among them were, in addition to the PS5, also Nintendo Switch consoles and older models of the DS series. He then resold all these consoles.
Man allegedly sells dozens of PS5 consoles in secret
This is what happened: An allegedly 50-year-old man in Tokyo is said to have resold 200 PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch devices, and corresponding games. At least, this is reported by the Japanese magazine Sankai.com.
The man is said to have worked for a company that delivers goods. But instead of delivering the load, he simply sold the consoles to various stores in Tokyo. He is said to have made a profit of around 3 million yen. This is about 23,000 euros.
After the sale, the person mainly spent time in internet cafes throughout Tokyo. Such internet cafes are much better equipped than those in Germany. In some of the cafes, you can sleep, take a shower, or get free drinks.
The Japanese police agency is reported to have arrested the man on “suspicion of embezzlement.” How and under what circumstances he was arrested is not known.
Gambled money on horse races
The suspected person stated after the arrest that he sold the entire load because he had financial problems. He explained, “I bet almost all the money on horse racing” (via kotaku.com).
This is not the first supplier who does not deliver a console and instead keeps or resells it. For example, an Amazon driver who was supposed to deliver a PS5 console simply repackaged the device and never delivered it. The robbed family then contacted Amazon directly with evidence:
