FIFA 22: It has never been so easy to get strong teams

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In FUT mode of FIFA 22, you should try to build really strong teams. This year, it happens unusually quickly, says MeinMMO author Max Handwerk – thanks to the transfer market! Only when jumping to the ‘ultimate team’, there are still problems.

This is currently the situation with FIFA 22: The official kickoff for FIFA 22 was on October 1, with Early Access starting already on September 22. Either way: Throwing it back, one comes to the conclusion that FIFA 22 is now somewhere between ‘not even a-‘ and ‘just over a month’ old for all players.

That’s actually not a lot of time, but somehow a lot has already happened. This explicitly refers to the transfer market: It’s incredibly low. There are plenty of strong cards at extremely cheap prices compared to previous years.

Let’s briefly look at a few examples:

  • Bundesliga player Robert Lewandowski cost 90,000 coins at this time last year, in FIFA 22 he is currently at 36,000 – and that despite a better card.
  • A Paul Pogba in the Premier League cost over 200,000 coins – in FIFA 22 he currently costs 68,000, also with better stats.
  • Paulo Dybala from Serie A was just over 40,000 coins at this time. In FIFA 22, he currently costs 11,000.

At this point, there are only 14 gold players who even cost more than 100,000 coins in Ultimate Team. All others that are above this limit are special cards like Heroes, Icons or Event cards.

However, even some of the new Heroes like striker Mario Gomez are already below the 100,000 – although Gomez still cost nearly 300,000 coins at release.

Many cards can now be acquired even with few coins. This noticeably shortens the path to the ‘Ultimate Team’ – at least if you are not after the ‘ultimate’ Ultimate Team.

Strong teams without problems – Then comes the gap

I decided to go for a Serie A team at the start of the FUT season in FIFA 22. The players from the Italian league are usually a bit cheaper than the rest – accordingly, I thought it would be worth assembling a powerful squad here at the start of the season. However, I did not expect how quickly the team would be mostly ‘finished’.

FIFA 22 Serie A Team
The Serie A team was put together unusually quickly

Just a month has gone by, and in Serie A, I am running a bit out of players that I could bring into the team – at least, as long as I stay in the Italian league. I am playing without the use of FIFA Points and have only participated in one Weekend League this year – so it hasn’t cost a lot of time and effort.

Thanks to the low transfer market, I was able to buy players quickly who I thought I would take much longer to acquire. But that’s not the only factor that aided the building process.

  • I regularly checked for preview packs – and if one was worth it, I grabbed it and sold the contents on the transfer market. Once, Ederson was included, who at that time still brought 50,000 coins. The preview packs didn’t exist before – and they are a good option to earn coins and improve the team with a bit of luck.
  • Through the new division system, you only need 3 wins per week (or 7 for the upgrade) to get decent rewards in Division Rivals, once you arrive in a decent league (I’m currently in Division 5).
  • Even with Weekend League qualification, there were already rewards – and once that was achieved, it didn’t take many wins to get a few packs on the weekend.
  • Thanks to the low transfer market, players were also quickly found to complete SBCs like de Ligt relatively hassle-free.

In connection with the transfer market, I was able to quickly assemble a strong team that would have taken me longer in the past. In general, powerful teams are not as expensive as before. Only how things will proceed now is the question.

FIFA 22 Mbappé
The ultimate cards are still hard to reach

The gap upward is wide: While you can definitely build great teams with little effort, there are still the “top meta players” that are hard to reach. Ronaldo and Mbappé cost over a million, Neymar and Messi follow closely behind. In Serie A, the Hero card of Di Natale would be a great target – but that also costs over a million. The really strong icons are also not cheap.

Taking the “next step” in team building is likely to be challenging without some pack luck despite poor odds of pulling one of these cards. Because: While you can currently buy cheap players on the transfer market, it’s damn hard to earn coins through player sales. It’s obvious, as almost everything is cheap.

To progress here, there are two options:

  • Wait until the market drops further
  • or collect more rewards from Weekend Leagues and Division Rivals weeks.

But at least I can already rely on a better team for the latter this year than before.

How are you doing in FIFA 22 right now? Have you already put together a good team, do you have top players in your ranks? And what do you think of the current situation on the transfer market? Let us know in the comments!

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7 things from earlier installments that fans already miss in Battlefield 2042

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 4 minutes

Battlefield 2042 introduces some innovations to the series. At the same time, the latest installment also removes some things. MeinMMO shows you here 7 larger and smaller features that you will have to do without at least at launch.

The Battlefield series brings changes to the gameplay of the multiplayer shooter with each new installment. New things are added, while other things disappear.

Battlefield 2042 remains true to this tradition and brings new modes such as Hazard Zone or Battlefield Portal, as well as gameplay changes. However, some things have also been removed or not implemented.

After the open beta, fans discussed numerous missing parts of the previous gameplay. Here we show you 7 examples of what has been removed.

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In this video from Battle Zone, you can check out some of them:

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Numerous movement animations are missing

What exactly is missing here? Previous Battlefield installments offered various movement sequences.

  • If you took cover in earlier installments like Battlefield V, you could lean out from it to fire shots. This is a common shooter mechanic that is quite prevalent.
  • In Battlefield V, players could also sprint from a crouched or prone position. This allowed for speed, although not as fast as a normal sprint. Nevertheless, it enabled quicker movement while maintaining some level of cover. You became a harder target and could evade some shots more easily.
  • Additionally, you could drop backwards and crawl while keeping your weapon equipped and firing shots.
  • In Battlefield V, if you jumped from a sufficiently high place, you could roll upon landing. This mitigated fall damage and added a degree of immersion to the movement pattern.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Unfortunately, these features are missing in the latest installment. While you are faster due to the new tactical sprint than in previous versions, crawling is back.

However, crouched sprinting is completely missing and at least for now will not be introduced into the game. It will also not be possible to drop backwards and crawl with your weapon aimed.

You also cannot lean out of cover or roll when falling. If you liked these movements, you will surely be disappointed.

You can no longer build fortifications

What exactly is missing here? In Battlefield V, players could build fortifications. This allowed you to secure strategic points, create cover, and even set up turrets. You could even build ground and air defenses.

Inside buildings, you could also board up windows to secure entrances.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In the new Battlefield, fortifications are completely absent. Therefore, this strategic element is gone.

No melee kills from the first-person perspective

What exactly is missing here? In previous Battlefield installments, a melee kill animation would trigger when you took down enemies from behind. The movement occurred, like everything else, from the first-person perspective.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Here, there is also a kill animation, but this switches to the third-person perspective, similar to what you would find in CoD Warzone.

This decision was not received well by fans and sparked discussions:

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No ammunition and medkit stations on the maps

What exactly is missing here? In earlier installments, there were sometimes depots for ammunition and medkits placed on the maps. If you ran low on ammo or medkits, you simply went to one of these stations.

This was particularly handy when no team member with ammunition or medkits was nearby.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In BF2042, these stations are gone. You can only carry ammunition and medkits yourself, receive them from teammates, or pick up ammo from fallen soldiers.

Specialists instead of the old class system

What exactly is missing here? In the older Battlefield installments, there was a fixed class system with four different roles. Usually, these were:

  • Assault Soldier
  • Engineer
  • Support
  • Recon (Sniper)

These classes also had their own weapons and gadgets available. As an assault soldier, for example, you could not carry sniper rifles, while the sniper could not carry a defibrillator or rocket launcher, and so on.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Now, specialists replace the classes. Their appearance, backstory, and abilities are fixed. On paper, they fill specific roles, such as a recon or a medic.

In regular multiplayer, however, these characteristics and gadgets are modifiable, and players can take any equipment they want with their specialist. A presentation of all known specialists can be found at MeinMMO.

Theoretically, this gives players more freedom, but it also brings numerous problems. These are so significant that many players wish for the return of the old classes.

Grenades can no longer be thrown back

What exactly is missing here? Another detail noticed by players: grenades can no longer be thrown back at enemies. Additionally, there is no indication when a grenade lands nearby.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: There is no way to directly intercept grenades, nor are they indicated in combat. It is therefore much harder to evade them.

Many criticize this, as it is difficult to spot incoming grenades in the heat of battle and react in time. And even if you notice them but cannot escape in time, there is no option to throw them back.

A warning about nearby grenades is at least said to be present in the final game.

There are no more precise displays for damage and action points

What exactly is missing here? In Battlefield V, it was clearly displayed how much damage you dealt to enemies and for which actions you received points. Whether assists, headshots, spotting positions, or other actions – everything was displayed immediately after the action.

This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In the beta of Battlefield, most of this was missing. Neither were the points shown, nor was it really visible what actions yield points. Only kills and assists were actively displayed in the game.

Some of this may change in the full version, and the developers have announced that they will look into it. What will change before the release remains to be seen.

There are many more things that were present in earlier installments and are not included in Battlefield 2042. Some were only missing in the beta and will be present in the final game. Others are not planned at all.

More about Battlefield 2042:

When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is set to release on November 19, 2021, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

If you also want to know about the innovations, you can find here the 5 biggest changes in overview.

What do you think of the cuts? Are you upset that so many things were removed? Or are they minor issues for you?

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Oh dear, BlizzCon 2022 has just been canceled

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The BlizzConline 2022 has been canceled, there will be no big event. Does this also mean there will be no new games?

When it comes to Blizzard, there have been many negative news articles in recent months. For many long-time fans, a glimmer of hope was the upcoming “BlizzConline” in February 2022. But it has now been canceled by Blizzard. They want to focus their energy on game development and overhaul the entire event in the future.

What has been said? In an official announcement on the Blizzard website, it was announced that the BlizzConline planned for February 2022, the online version of BlizzCon, will be canceled. This was “a difficult decision, but the right one”.

It is especially emphasized that BlizzCon is always supported by the whole company. A large part of the staff has to take care of planning and hosting, which requires many resources. This year, they want to focus the necessary energy “best on supporting the teams and advancing the development of the players”.

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BlizzCon is set to be revamped: At the same time, Blizzard wants to revise the concept of BlizzCon and adapt it to the current zeitgeist. The first BlizzCon took place 16 years ago and “many things have changed since then – especially the many ways in which players and communities come together and feel part of something bigger.” The event should, whatever it looks like in the future, be “safe, welcoming, and as inclusive as possible”.

Blizzard wants to stay in touch with the community, and BlizzCon has always played a major role in this and should continue to do so in the future.

More updates on Blizzard can be found here:

So nothing new is coming out? Not quite, that is also being clarified. Although there will be no BlizzCon, there will still be news and updates for the individual games that will take place through other channels – just like before. It is stated:

We have many exciting news and releases to talk about. You will hear about them in the future through the channels of the individual franchises, supported by the talented team that usually hosts BlizzCon.

So there’s probably no need to worry about new releases, they will continue to be announced, even without a big fair surrounding it.

Do you think Blizzard’s decision is good? Or would you have looked forward to another BlizzConline?

So there’s probably no need to worry about new releases, they will continue to be announced, even without a big fair surrounding it.

Do you think Blizzard’s decision is good? Or would you have looked forward to another BlizzConline?

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Today an MMORPG died on Steam – Many blame a German company

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Today, on October 26, the servers of Kingdom Under Fire 2 were shut down. The game offered an interesting mix of RTS and MMORPG content. It was eagerly awaited before release, but disappointed. Many players blame the German publisher Gameforge.

Kingdom Under Fire 2 is dead. Both on Steam and in the Gameforge client, the game’s servers were shut down at 10:00 AM German time. Now there is no chance to play the MMO from Blueside in the West.

Why was it shut down? The publisher Gameforge did not provide an official reason. However, the low player count was likely a major issue:

  • On Steam, there were only an average of 14 players online simultaneously in September.
  • At peak, there were only 37 online simultaneously (via Steamcharts).
  • While the number of players on the Gameforge client is unknown, it likely wasn’t much larger based on our experiences in the game in early 2020.

At launch, Kingdom Under Fire received quite good reviews. The reviews were 77% positive, and the mix of turn-based strategy and MMORPG was praised. Additionally, the game was not pay-to-win, and there were some challenging endgame contents.

We at MeinMMO were positively surprised by the game at an early playtest event:

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However, soon after the release, players complained about a lack of content updates and slow bug fixes. Additionally, KUF2 was released 7 years after its release in Korea here in the West.

Some players therefore blame the publisher Gameforge for the game’s demise.

“Congratulations to Gameforge for ruining this game”

What do the players say? On Steam, some players have expressed negative views about the cancellation of Kingdom Under Fire and about Gameforge:

  • The user Cakewalk writes: “Congratulations to Gameforge for ruining this game. You paid to publish it in EU/US and managed to drive away the player base 3 weeks after launch.”
  • Grieves Amori also sees the fault with Gameforge: “I knew it after a few months, as you never released new content for it. Of course, people would lose interest if nothing changed.”
  • Even Jor is dissatisfied with the western version: “They messed up the launch of the game, and now no one can play it. People waited so long, and now it is closing 2 years after release. This is a joke. Screw Gameforge.”

Is Gameforge really to blame for the downfall of KUF2? It’s hard to say, as there were no major content updates for the MMO after it was released. Only a few new dungeons and new PvP content were added shortly after the release. After that, it went completely quiet regarding further development.

Kingdom Under Fire 2 was also buy-to-play, which is a hurdle for new players.

However, the game also failed in other regions, with which Gameforge had nothing to do:

  • In 2014, Kingdom Under Fire was released in Malaysia and was distributed there by MMOGAsia. They discontinued the game back in April 2017.
  • The developers announced a PS4 version in 2013 that was never released. It is still listed on Blueside’s Korean website as “coming soon.”
  • In Russia, there was a beta in the spring of 2017, but there was never a release of the full game thereafter.
  • There was also a beta in China. However, nothing can be found regarding a finished release version for this region.

How the Korean version is doing – and whether it still exists – is not entirely clear. It is certainly not found in the top 50 of the game charts, and the official website of the developer Blueside does not offer a download option.

This is particularly bitter when considering that development cost over 78 million dollars, which made it the most expensive MMORPG from Korea at one point.

More about MMORPGs on MeinMMO:

What do players hope for? Many fans of Kingdom Under Fire 2 hope that the MMO will somehow become a single-player version or that KUF3 will be released as a single-player game in the future. Because the basic gameplay with the RTS elements was well received by them.

Did you play Kingdom Under Fire 2 yourself? And do you remember it in a good or bad light? Feel free to write it in the comments.

KUF2 was not the first MMO to die this year. The first game even bit the dust back in January:

The first MMO died in 2021 – How Life is Feudal: MMO failed

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 26.10. – The last week of the festival begins

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In Destiny 2 begins the last week of the Festival of the Lost. If you haven’t collected all the masks yet, you still have the opportunity to do so this week. We will list further activities that are on this week in the following post by MeinMMO.

This week is exciting: The Halloween event festivities continue in Destiny 2. So you also have time this week to earn crazy masks, but be careful: You only have this week left to get the rare masks of the year, so hurry up.

This week, a rank points buff is also waiting for you in the Nightfall. Therefore, if you are still missing the ornament from the Nightfall for the Hegemony, this week is the right time for it.

It will get dark in October: Destiny 2 is hosting its Halloween event, the Festival of the Lost, for three weeks until November 2. Players can continue to explore the new “Haunted Sector” because the Haunted Forest is no longer available.

Take a look at the trailer for the Halloween event:

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The brand new trailer for the “Festival of the Lost” 2021

Key information on activities from 26.10. to 02.11.

The Nightfall: The Ordeal is the following Strike this week:

  • These Nightfall weapons are currently available:
    • Hothead, Arc Rocket Launcher (Master)
    • Succession SR4, Kinetic Scout Rifle (Master)

Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:

  • Solar Singe
  • Brawler
  • Hot Step

The Singe modifier will accompany you throughout the week, while the others change daily.

What happens in the raid “Glass Chamber“:

  • The challenge in the Glass Chamber named “Chorus of the Ensemble” takes place. Note that in each Oracle phase, you may only destroy one.
  • As a reward, you receive the time-lost weapon “Corrective Measure” in the Challenge Mode. The weapon will then come with 2 perks per slot guaranteed.

Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Clash

Ascendant Challenge
Petra Venj can be found in the Divalian Mists of the Shattered City. The entire zone is in the 2nd curse week. The 3rd Ascendant challenge must be mastered.

Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. This means that the power level has only increased by +10 compared to Season 14. So you are not occupied with tedious levels, but can dive straight into the endgame.

This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you above 1,320:

  • Score at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: Ordeal (+2)
  • Simulation: Exo Challenge (+1)
  • Omen Mission (+2)
  • Prophecy Dungeon (+2)
  • Foreboding Mission (+2)
  • Raid “Glass Chamber” (+2)
  • Imperium’s Hunt: The Technocrat (+2)
  • Defeat 4 champions in the Shattered Realm (+1)
  • Trials of Osiris, 7 wins (+2)
  • Trials of Osiris, win 50 rounds (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Finish 3 Strikes with matching focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan quest (+1)
  • Halloween event “Festival of the Lost”

Glitter Dust Highlights in the Eververse

Beside the spooky cosmetics, you will also find a cool Sparrow in the Eververse this week: “Stolen Forgetting”. If you don’t have enough Glimmer for that, complete some seasonal challenges or raid your Season Pass.

The exotic Sparrow “Stolen Forgetting”

What’s in the offer with Tess?

  • The exotic Sparrow “Stolen Forgetting”
  • The exotic Sparrow “Winchester’s Ruin”
  • The legendary emote “Pumpkin Dance”
  • The legendary emote “Necromantic Dance”
  • The exotic Ghost Shell “Calaveras Shell”
  • The exotic Ghost Shell “Bound Shell”
  • The legendary helmet ornament for the Halloween masks “Penguin Mask”
  • The shader “Archaeopack”
  • The exotic weapon ornament “Prideglass”

Have you already collected all the free masks? And if so, how do you find them? Let us know what you have planned for this week.

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Far Cry 6 calls you losers if you stop playing it

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Apparently, the developer at Ubisoft came up with a “creative” idea to remind players to continue playing Far Cry 6. Some received emails from Castillo, the dictator from the open-world game. However, some recipients are not thrilled about it.

What kind of email is that? As user Brendan Sinclair writes on Twitter, he recently received an email from Ubisoft. This email “kindly” reminded him that he hasn’t played Far Cry 6 much lately.

The friendly email is allegedly from the dictator Castillo himself. By the way, he is portrayed by the famous Breaking Bad and Mandalorian actor Giancarlo Esposito.

The character is the new villain of the Far Cry spin-off, a dictator and truly not a very sympathetic guy. The email says something like “It was amusing to see you fail.” Additionally, the email shows the playtime.

In the eyes of Ubisoft and the dictator, it apparently is not high enough. They comment on it:

Hola, Rojas. I wanted to thank you for giving me free reign in Yara. Take it easy and know that Yara is in good hands. – El Presidente

Via Twitter.com

What does this mean? Yara is the island where the latest Far Cry spin-off takes place. The island is oppressed by dictator Castillo, and you fight as Dani Rojas on the side of the rebels. The email is supposed to make it seem as if the dictator is personally mocking your efforts.

Additionally, it states: “Surely you can do better,” along with Sinclair’s playtime. He has spent 3 hours in Far Cry 6 so far.

Apparently, these emails are not only being sent to inactive players, as shown by Illegaldesi Gaming. He received a similar email despite having logged 7 hours of gameplay and over 1300 kills:

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Players are amused, but not everyone is thrilled

What do players think about this action? Sinclair himself doesn’t seem too thrilled. He criticizes the already “ruthless” design of many games that aim to encourage players to continue. This email is, for him, the next step in “harassing” players.

Also, Just_a_user_name sees this critically: “Every game wants your full and undivided attention now.” (via reddit.com)

Others see it more lightly. On reddit, for example, Filthy-Shisno writes: “The game that calls you a failure because you didn’t stop a virtual dictator makes me laugh. Imagine if Dark Souls sent you all your deaths and progress via email if you didn’t play for 3 weeks.” (via reddit.com)

Coolman_Rosso imagines what happens if you ignore the emails. Maybe Giancarlo Esposito, the actor of the dictator, personally knocks on your door and says:

Hello Sir, I am Giancarlo Esposito. Maybe you remember me from Breaking Bad, but I hope you also remember me from the successful video game Far Cry 6. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t, since records show you haven’t played in over a week. I am here today due to a contractual obligation to tell you that you are s****** and the victory belongs to me. If you would excuse me now, my car is preventing the garbage truck from picking up your garbage, in which, I might add, you should also be included. Thank you for your time.

via reddit.com

Some find that it is nothing remarkable and certainly no reason to get truly upset.

While some feel bothered by it and see it as the next level of player manipulation, others find it either funny or simply irrelevant.

More about shooters:

Far Cry 6 has been available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 since October 7.

How was Far Cry actually received? After the release, the opinions on the open-world shooter were somewhat mixed.

Ratings ranged from 45 to 94. There was praise for the game world and gameplay, while the story was viewed more critically. We have summarized some opinions for you.

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Pokémon Unite uses an unusual way to prevent rage quits

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When you find that everything is going downhill in an online game, there are players who throw in the towel early. In Pokémon Unite, the developers have added a feature to prevent this. Or rather: They simply omitted one.

The problem: You know it from all kinds of games: In FIFA 22, you concede goals endlessly, in CoD your team keeps getting shot down, or in League of Legends your team just won’t take down enemy towers sufficiently.

The game becomes increasingly hopeless, and you feel like raising the white flag and quitting the match.

The developers of Pokémon Unite have apparently given this some thought, as they recently expressed to Kotaku: The fact that you don’t get a proper score displayed in Pokémon Unite is not a design flaw – it’s intentional.

No score display to keep you engaged

Here’s how Pokémon Unite addresses the problem: In Pokémon Unite, there is simply no proper score display that you can check during the match.

While there are vague announcements about who is currently in the lead, you can only see the concrete scores of both teams at the end. Free according to the motto: If you don’t know you’re losing, you won’t give up.

This seems to be the approach behind omitting a scoreboard, as Unite producer Masaaki Hoshino explained to Kotaku: “The matches last 10 minutes and players have the opportunity to make a comeback. So we wanted players to play until the end without giving up” (via Kotaku).

Because players only have a rough idea of how the game is going, it can motivate them to aim for victory one more time. At the same time, even if they are in the lead, they don’t know how significant the score is in their favor – and must stay alert.

More about Pokémon Unite on MeinMMO:

Above all, Pokémon Unite actually has a strong comeback mechanic: Because whoever wins the boss fight against Zapdos at the end of the match has a strong chance to score many points.

Accordingly, players should not expect to see a scoreboard in the game in the near future.

What do you think? Can you imagine a similar system in your favorite games where the score isn’t immediately clear, and everything can still turn around at the end? Tell us in the comments!

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Even the creator of Final Fantasy is currently addicted to the MMORPG FFXIV

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Hironobu Sakaguchi created the first part of Final Fantasy, the most successful role-playing game series from Japan, in 1987. He recently revealed on Twitter that he is particularly addicted to a certain part: the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.

What did the creator reveal about his experiences? In a series of tweets, Sakaguchi talks about his adventures in Final Fantasy XIV. He only started in September 2021 and has since invested a lot of time into the MMORPG.

In just under two months, he managed to complete the base game and the first two expansions, Heavensward and Stormblood. He also emphasized in a tweet that he skips none of the many cutscenes. This makes his progress even more impressive.

According to his own statement, he has already played many hours as the MMORPG is the kind of game where he “skips sleep to keep playing” (via Twitter).

His experiences are especially interesting for fans of the role-playing series, as he repeatedly draws comparisons to other parts of Final Fantasy.

Who is Hironobu Sakaguchi? Sakaguchi was born on November 25, 1962, and was appointed Director of Planning and Development at Square Enix in 1986. Just a year later, Square Enix was facing bankruptcy and all hopes were placed on the project Final Fantasy, developed by Sakaguchi. The first part was already a success, and now there are 16 official parts and several spin-offs.

Nostalgic reflections on previous parts of Final Fantasy

What does Sakaguchi talk about? The creator of Final Fantasy frequently tweets pictures from FFXIV and then compares them to other parts.

He experiences a nostalgic moment upon reaching the Crystal Tower raid in FFXIV, reminding him of Final Fantasy III: “A Crystal Tower full of nostalgia. For some reason, this one was the best. Maybe it’s because I strongly remember Mr. Amano’s illustrations.”

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Additionally, he completed dungeons with Yasumi Matsuno, a former developer from Square Enix, and shared his successes in a tweet.

Matsuno also explained the game’s key features and settings to Sakaguchi in a Zoom meeting (via Twitter).

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Final Fantasy XIV enjoys great popularity in 2021

How is FFXIV right now? Currently, everyone in the MMORPG is preparing for the release of the new expansion Endwalker. It will be released in November and will bring many new contents for Final Fantasy XIV.

Overall, the game is currently very popular, especially after many former WoW streamers and players switched to Final Fantasy in the summer due to the content drought in WoW. Meanwhile, WoW is struggling with a lack of content and generally too few innovations since the release of Shadowlands.

If you’re considering starting with Final Fantasy XIV, now is a good time. You can even experience the base game and the first expansion for free. More about this and whether the MMORPG is right for you can be found here:

Is it still worth starting Final Fantasy XIV in 2021?

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While Diablo 2: Resurrected is struggling, competitor Path of Exile is celebrating

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At Blizzard, the household harmony is currently askew: Online issues continue to plague Diablo 2: Resurrected even a month after release. Meanwhile, there is jubilation at Path of Exile , celebrating the player counts of the new expansion “Scourge” and is very close to an all-time record.

This is the situation with Diablo 2 Resurrected:

The trailer for the new Path of Exile expansion already looks like Diablo:

New expansion brings players back to Path of Exile

This is how it goes at Path of Exile: At Path of Exile, spirits are high. It is said that the action RPG has reached a peak of 254,570 players, which is 96% of the all-time high.

This is particularly juicy, as Path of Exile is considered the unofficial successor to “Dark Diablo 2” and was created with the idea that Diablo 3 is not a worthy successor, being too colorful and simplistic.

Therefore, Path of Exile loves it particularly dark, bloody, and cherishes its intricately nested item and progression system. The new expansion strikes exactly in this vein.

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New expansion brings cubes similar to Diablo

Why is Path of Exile doing so well right now? Path of Exile released a new expansion on PC on October 22: “Path of Exile: The Scourge”. The expansion is set to launch tomorrow on PlayStation and Xbox.

“Scourge” is a typical expansion that comes once every quarter to Path of Exile. An army of demons from a parallel timeline attacks. Players can soak their weapons in the blood of demons and thus strengthen them.

As PC Gamer writes, the expansion introduces an artifact to the game, the “Blood Crucible”. It resembles the Horadric Cube from Diablo 2. With it, players can reforge existing items and incorporate various upgrades. Additionally, new skills such as a tornado and skill sets designed for co-op players with which two players can connect are included.

Apparently, the expansion hits the taste of Path of Exile players.

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One could almost read it as a jab that they are pleased at Path of Exile about how smoothly everything has gone. Although they had some difficulties at launch, they have quickly gotten them under control, the team writes.

Perhaps Blizzard is currently enviously looking at the competitor.

In a few years, there could be a big showdown between Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2:

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Caution! In Destiny 2 you have disadvantages if your hardware is too good

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In Destiny 2 more and more curious bugs are coming to light that Bungie apparently cannot fix. First, the Min/Max Glitch, and now a severe FPS error. It punishes all players who have powerful PCs or consoles with an extra dose of damage.

Destiny 2 has changed a lot since its initial release. Many details in the game have now been visually revamped. Sound and graphics have gradually been improved. With the Content Vault, Bungie has also become faster at fixing game errors.

But right now, the long-term fixing of errors is especially lacking:

For the players, it seems that Bungie is currently not fully engaged. This is also shown by the latest FPS error. What sounds like a bad joke is not.

In Destiny 2 it is bad to have good hardware

Actually, more FPS is a cool thing. Unless you are currently playing Destiny 2. There, players are now intentionally ensuring they have as few FPS as possible.

What does FPS mean?:
FPS stands for “Frames per second”. The FPS value indicates how many images appear on a screen per second, and thus, how smoothly the image runs. It is often referred to as “frame rate”. It depends on your hardware whether you can play a game smoothly or not. In the gaming sector, it is often crucial to achieve a high FPS count.

What exactly is the problem? The FPS error hits particularly hard players who own powerful PCs or consoles. So all those who place great value on a high FPS count. Just how hard is demonstrated vividly by the Destiny 2 player in the Strike “The Devil’s Lair”:

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With fewer FPS, Destiny 2 players can withstand much more.

The player skdKitsune describes it on reddit as follows:

According to my understanding, projectiles deal “tick damage” when penetrating a body, and these ticks are registered more frequently at higher frame rates. […] I thought the days when we tied our game physics and mechanics to the frame rate were long gone, but unfortunately, I was proven wrong.

What does Bungie say about it? The community already pointed out this issue to Bungie support 7 months ago. Bungie’s community manager dmg04 quickly responded, indicating that the issue had been forwarded to support. However, it has still not been resolved to this day.

The fact that Bungie is taking so long may have a specific reason. This is pointed out by the reddit user Zykeismus:

The engine was developed for a game that was limited to 30 FPS on last-generation consoles, so it must have made sense back then. Only with the PC port in Forsaken and new consoles did it become a problem that is probably buried so deeply in the foundation that it will now be hell to fix.

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This is why players drastically decrease their FPS

As long as this FPS error remains unaddressed by Bungie, players are now lowering their frame rate cap in the Destiny 2 settings menu. This way, they can reduce the incoming damage without any trouble.

Surviving almost indefinitely is no longer a problem as long as you don’t care about your frame rate. Destiny 2 is currently the only shooter where you should actually lower your FPS.

The players are taking it easy: When in the Destiny 2 reddit orangpelupa asks: “If I go down to 10 FPS, will I be invincible?”, OwerlordTheLord responds with, “1 FPS and you are the next raid boss!”

Bungie will make some changes with an update on December 7. These include various nerfs to Stasis and Exotics. It would be a good time to address this FPS error consistently before the new expansion 2022.

Have you noticed these enormous fluctuations in damage? And would you say that this makes some unexplained deaths understandable because they may be due to FPS fluctuations? Or are you already consciously playing with 30-60 FPS for this life advantage?

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Back 4 Blood brings solo campaign with progress and new maps

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Some also want to play Back 4 Blood solo. The developers are listening and will bring the offline campaign – with progress.

The co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood has been released for a few weeks now. And although the game has been generally well received, there are still a number of criticisms and issues that need to be fixed. A few player wishes will likely also be implemented.

What will be done? Back 4 Blood will soon have an option to play the campaign solo in offline mode – with progress. Although this is not precisely defined, it likely means that players can also earn “Supply Points” alone in the future. So far, this has only been possible in co-op. Supply Points are needed to unlock new cards and cosmetics.

There is already a solo mode where all cards are unlocked, but there is no progress. Whether all cards remain unlocked while collecting Supply Points in solo play is still not entirely clear.

Where does the info come from? There is a public Trello board maintained by the developers of Back 4 Blood. It lists the larger issues that are currently being addressed, what is being investigated, and what wishes will be implemented in the future. Some players have noticed that in recent days, the point “Offline Campaign with Progression” has been added and updated. Thus, the “investigation is complete” and they are now working on the “implementation of the offline campaign including progression”.

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What else is being worked on? Back 4 Blood has more plans for the future and aims to introduce a number of adjustments, including a new map. Highlights of the upcoming patches include:

Apart from that, there are small bug fixes, such as the odd circumstance that the secondary weapon is not loaded with ammunition at the beginning of a new map or unusually large groups of special zombies can appear.

More news about Back 4 Blood can be found here:

Is there more to come? Yes. Back 4 Blood will also be expanded with 3 paid DLCs throughout the next year. These will include new stories, new zombie variants, and generally more gameplay. However, there will be no split in the player base. In PvP (Swarm), all content will still be accessible or can be earned, while in PvE, it is sufficient for one player in the group to own the respective DLC – the other 3 players can then also access it.

However, there is still no exact date for the patch or the DLCs.

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FIFA 22: Free Kick Tutorial – How to Take Perfect Free Kicks

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In FIFA 22 free kicks can play an important role and determine victory or defeat. We show you the best free kick techniques.

Free kicks can decide FIFA matches and bring victory at the last second, but often valuable goal opportunities are simply squandered and the ball is passed to a teammate.

However, free kicks are not as difficult as they look. With a little practice, anyone can score perfect free kicks, and we show you what you need to pay attention to.

This is how free kicks work in FIFA 22: In general, not much has changed compared to FIFA 21. To take a free kick, the following steps must be executed:

  1. Choose the free kick taker
  2. Determine the run-up
  3. Aim with the white circle (indicator) and determine the direction and height
  4. Charge shot power
  5. During the run-up, set spin with the right stick
  6. Perform a timed finishing if necessary

The key is the spin, as it determines the trajectory of the ball. Here you will find out what is particularly effective this year.

3 free kicks you should definitely practice

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee or perfect method to convert every free kick. But with enough practice and the right technique, you can learn to regularly score free kicks. It is important that you have a strong free kick taker on the team who can demonstrate good free kick stats.

The Dip Free Kick

Then you should use it:

  • At a distance between 16 and 24 meters.
This is how to aim for a dip free kick.

This is how the variant works: First, you need a taker with reasonable free kick values and good shot power. Choose this player and follow these steps:

  1. Aim the indicator at the corner where the wall is.
  2. Make sure to aim a bit above the crossbar.
  3. Charge the shot bar to about 2 bars (a little more for greater distance).
  4. Then move the right stick first down and then quickly up to activate the dip free kick.
  5. For more precision, press the shot button again just before the foot touches the ball for a timed finish.

If everything goes well, the ball should fly into the goal in a high arc. If your opponent has moved the goalkeeper towards the wall from this distance, then the next free kick variant is a promising alternative.

The Power Free Kick

Then you should use it:

  • At short distances between 16 and 20 meters.
  • From a central position.
  • If the opponent pulls the keeper from the goalkeeper’s corner.
The perfect position for a power free kick.

This is how the variant works: If the opponent has moved their goalkeeper a step out of the goalkeeper’s corner, the power free kick is a good option. For this, you should choose a good free kick taker with as much shot power as possible. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Aim the indicator centrally at the goalkeeper’s corner.
  2. Charge the shot with about 2 to 3 bars.
  3. Hold L1/LB.
  4. For more precision, press the shot button again for a timed finish.

If everything goes well, the ball will land with a lot of power in the goal, unstoppable. You can also try the variant flat and aim for the lower goalkeeper’s corner.

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The Curved Free Kick

Then you should use it:

  • At a distance between 16 and 20 meters.
  • From a slightly lateral position.
A good position for a curved free kick.
  1. Aim the indicator a few meters beside the goal.
  2. Aim here approximately at crossbar height.
  3. Charge the shot bar to about 2 bars (a little more for greater distances).
  4. Then move the right stick first down and then in a circular motion up.
  5. For more precision, press the shot button again just before the foot touches the ball for a timed finish.

If you did everything right, then the ball should be in the net, and the goalkeeper and the players in the wall had no chance.

How do you take your free kicks in FIFA 22? Do you have any other tips? Feel free to share in the comments!

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A build in New World makes you almost immortal – “Giant problem for the balance”

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In the new MMORPG New World, the so-called Paladin build is currently causing a lot of frustration among PvP players. Such a Paladin is virtually immortal, which poses a significant problem for balancing.

What kind of build is it? The Paladin builds are not necessarily an exact build. They can vary slightly but always lead to the same problem. One relies on heavy armor because it provides the most damage reduction.

In addition, a life staff and an axe are used as weapons, or alternatively, simply two life staffs. The attributes are then predominantly allocated to focus, the main attribute of the healing staff. A bit of constitution can also be included. Everyone is free to experiment here.

The life staff creates the healing fields and is the main weapon of the Paladin, while with the axe only one specific skill is used. The skill “Defy Death” allows you to become effectively immortal for a short time.

You can use these seconds while waiting for mana or cooldowns of the healing staff to continue healing yourself.

Due to the healing abilities and the heavy armor, the build comes closest to a Paladin, which is where it gets its name. But what is the problem with it?

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This is the problem: The Paladin builds make you nearly immortal. Several videos are already circulating on YouTube and Reddit, demonstrating just that. 

In one of the videos, you can even see a Paladin in PvP taking on three DPS players simultaneously and hardly taking any significant damage. The important factor is the trait that allows you to heal from attacking enemies and the healing field on the ground.

The Paladins themselves do not deal damage, but they do not need to. Often, their enemies simply give up because they cannot defeat them.

Here you can see one of the videos:

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Thus, the balance suffers: The obvious part is that you likely have little chance against such a Paladin in PvP. At least in 1v1 situations, the build seems unbeatable.

But the balancing problem does not stop there, as it also affects PvE. Especially in expeditions that are designed to function in a Holy Trinity between healer, tank, and DPS.

With the Paladin build, however, you no longer need a healer since the tank of the group can heal itself, and all others will not take damage anyway.

This leads to creating a group with 4 DPS players, beating bosses significantly faster than planned. Or you simply go into the expedition with 5 Paladins and survive all enemies. This is not particularly fast, but effective.

“With a different build, PvP just feels pointless”

What does the community say? The fans of New World are uncertain about the Paladin builds. Many are calling for them to be weakened. Others see no problem with the healing tank and argue that it is simply optimizing a game mechanic.

However, many are sure that the problem needs to be addressed and bring sensible ideas to weaken the Paladin without making it useless. 

  • The healing that you can apply to yourself should be reduced with heavy armor
  • The weapon damage could be reduced when wearing heavy armor
  • DPS weapons could receive effects that reduce healing on their enemies

Others in the community believe that weakening the Paladin builds would have a negative effect. They support that “DPS players finally need to be forced to use tactics and teamwork.” 

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What are the comments saying? Under the video where a YouTuber discusses the problem with the Paladin build, opinions are accumulating on the issue. We would like to briefly reflect them (via YouTube).

  • User Jacob Walker writes: “Exactly that. I spent 300 hours building the perfect hunter build with spear and bow. I have weapons with a 580 gear score, but PvP feels pointless. Completely. […] My entire server turned into a war between Paladins and fire staff players. That’s it.”
  • User Amur Ika is also shocked: “As a support healer, it’s really, really important to pay attention to where you stand. But with this build, you are just an immortal god who stands still. What the hell…”
  • User qNa, on the other hand, doesn’t understand the excitement: “Rock, paper, scissors. I don’t see the problem. The build counters the current meta, but I have no problem with that personally. Play smarter, not harder.”

What do you think? Have you ever encountered a Paladin in conflict? Do you think the build is too strong, or do you find the excitement unfounded? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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New survival MMO with top graphics is supposed to come to Steam – “Looks like what we hoped for from The Division”

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The upcoming survival shooter The Day Before impresses with top-notch graphics and exciting open-world gameplay, where you fight for survival in a zombie apocalypse. Many users see this as a game that looks like what The Division was originally imagined to be.

What is The Day Before? The Day Before is an upcoming survival shooter that strongly resembles The Division. However, the setting is a zombie apocalypse that arose from a pandemic. The infected have turned into bloodthirsty zombies.

These plague zombies are not strange monster creatures but rather simply brainless, shambling beings that want to feast on your flesh. So they are supposed to be “realistic” zombies, not mutated monstrosities like in Back 4 Blood.

The game involves not only fighting zombies but also searching for food, weapons, and resources to survive. The Day Before is set to be released in June 2022 for PC on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Top-notch graphics and exciting gameplay

What are the features? The most important feature of The Day Before is the phenomenal graphics. Watching the gameplay trailer, countless cool details immediately stand out:

  • Vehicles churn up mud with their tires, splattering it wildly.
  • Light is realistically reflected in puddles and on shiny surfaces.
  • The lighting is remarkable, promising a very realistic and threatening atmosphere.

Everything seen so far in gameplay looks extremely good and promises an atmospherically powerful game that one can deeply immerse in.

Besides the graphics, the game is expected to offer the following highlights:

  • Weather effects that impact gameplay
  • Constant PvP and fighting for resources with other players
  • Survival elements, like hunger or cold
  • Vehicles

What do users say? Looking at the numerous comments under the trailers on YouTube, you often hear that The Day Before strongly resembles The Division. And indeed, both games share many elements, being that both are cover shooters, resemble each other in style, and take place in a post-apocalyptic USA. However, many players go so far as to say that The Day Before could become the better Division:

  • Jwalkir: ‘Looks like what we hoped for from The Division’
  • Zamouri One of the 3: ‘For me, it’s the game that The Division should have been.’
  • Dat Boii: ‘Looks like Division, but polished with zombies… I’m in!’

However, doubts remain as the game looks simply too good to be true:

  • Jack: ‘If we get what they’re showing us, then this game will be amazing. However, I’m not completely convinced that we will get it in the end.’
  • GEnocide2099: ‘This game will have a lot of funny glitches and bugs at launch.’
  • Tony, The Stark: ‘Another game where you can do “everything” and go “everywhere” that will end up being a total flop. Can’t wait…’
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So let’s hope that The Day Before ultimately delivers on what the excellent trailers promise. There’s still quite a bit of time until June 2022.

If you are also interested in more games in this genre, check this out: 7 new survival games to look forward to in 2021 and 2022.

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New World: How to quickly reach maximum level in harvesting

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In New World crafting is of great importance. The plants from gathering play a big role because they are needed for the creation of light equipment, magical weapons, and potions. We at MeinMMO will show you in this guide how you can quickly level up your gathering skill.

What types of stones and ores exist in New World? Those who engage in mining will encounter a variety of collectible materials:

  • Mushrooms – Collectible from level 0
  • Agricultural plants such as herbs, pumpkins, corn, and others – Collectible from level 0, detectable from level 20
  • Hemp – Collectible from level 0, detectable from level 25
  • Magical creatures – Collectible from level 0, detectable at level 175
  • Magical plants – Collectible from level 30, detectable from level 45
  • Silkweed – Collectible from level 100, detectable from level 125
  • Wirefiber – Collectible from level 175, detectable from level 200

Using the right tools to level up faster

Are the tools that important? Yes, they really are. The higher the quality of your tools, the faster you can gather plants. This also affects the faster leveling of gathering. Try, whenever possible, to craft or buy better tools.

How to best craft tools or other products can be found in this detailed crafting guide by MeinMMO:

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Which gathering sickles are the best? In this overview, you will find the individual gathering sickles with their values and when you can unlock them with your character level. We also list the recommended passive advantages.

  • Gathering Sickle – Iron
    • Usable from character level 5 – 1 passive possible.
    • ‘Gathering Discipline’ – More experience for gathering.
  • Gathering Sickle – Steel
    • Usable from character level 17 – 2 passives possible.
    • ‘Gathering Discipline’ – More experience for gathering.
    • ‘Gathering Yield’ – Gathering yields more resources.
  • Gathering Sickle – Star Metal
    • Usable from character level 36 – 3 passives possible.
    • ‘Gathering Discipline’ – More experience for gathering.
    • ‘Gathering Yield’ – Gathering yields more resources.
    • ‘Azoth Extraction’ or ‘Gathering Luck’ – The former gives you a chance for Azoth after finishing gathering, while the latter increases the chance for rare materials during gathering.
  • Gathering Sickle – Orichalcum
    • Usable from character level 52 – 3 passives possible.
    • ‘Gathering Yield’ – Gathering yields more resources.
    • ‘Azoth Extraction’ – Chance for Azoth
    • ‘Gathering Luck’ – Chance for rare materials

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Leveling gathering quickly – Here’s how

Level 1 to 100: At this level, it is most beneficial to gather herbs, hemp, and blueberries. These three resources give the most XP for a relatively short gathering process. The magical plants yield less XP, take longer to gather, and are also rarer to find.

The largest and most lucrative gathering of hemp can be found in Windsward between the Fort and the port point for the main quest:

New World gathering leveling 1 to 100
The best route in Windsward.

However, since this spot is hopelessly overcrowded, we would also like to present an alternative. Around First Light, you can find many herbs and a little hemp.

The cool thing here is: you are near a town and can constantly empty your inventory. At the edge of the upper mountains, there are also some iron and silver veins, in case you want to level mining as well.

New World gathering leveling 1 to 100 First Light
The alternative in First Light.

On the other hand, players with a high level who still need to level gathering will find a huge field of herbs in Ebonscale:

New World gathering leveling 1 to 100 Ebonscale
The alternative in Ebonscale for characters of level 45+.

Level 100 to 175: In fact, the route in Windsward remains the best alternative even at higher levels to progress. There, you still gain experience the fastest in the shortest amount of time.

Although silk plants are added, and there are some spots with a collection of these plants, if there are no alternative spots nearby, you will have to wait for the respawn.

If you still want to gather the higher material and simply have an alternative, you will find it in Everfall:

New World gathering leveling 100 to 175
Silkweed in Everfall.

Level 175 to 200: For players with a low level wanting to bring gathering to level 200, they can still farm in Windsward or Everfall.

High-level characters get a good alternative in Edenhain. There, a lot of wirefiber grows in one spot.

New World gathering leveling 175 to 200
The final levels are best achieved in Edenhain.

Other advantages that make leveling easier

Extra intelligence provides bonuses: The more points you invest in intelligence in the attributes window, the more advantages you receive while gathering:

  • 50 points or more = +10% faster gathering
  • 100 points or more = 5% chance to find Azoth while gathering
  • 150 points or more = 10% less weight from gathered items
  • 200 points or more = +10% faster gathering
  • 250 points or more = +10% more yield while gathering

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Area reputation also plays a role. With the area reputation “Gathering” map, you can gather plants even faster, and that means gaining experience quicker. If you mainly gather plants in an area, you can rely on this buff.

Are you already level 200 in gathering? Or is that not even in your focus? Let us know in the comments below.

All guides to New World can be found in this article: New World Guides: All tips, tricks, and builds at a glance

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Kramurx and XP bonus

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Today, on October 26th, the Spotlight Hour with Kramurx starts in Pokémon GO. It is the last Spotlight Hour in October. We will show you what happens today and what comes next.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. This is an event where a Pokémon is in focus for 60 minutes and can be found nearly everywhere. To make it even more worthwhile for you, the event is accompanied by a bonus.

Today, on October 26th, the Pokémon Kramurx of the Flying and Dark types is in the spotlight. It originates from the second generation and can also be caught as Shiny. Additionally, there is an XP bonus for participants.

Spotlight Hour with Kramurx – Bonuses, Shiny, and Start

When does it start? The Spotlight Hour begins as always at 6:00 PM local time. So, prepare in advance, gather some Pokéballs, and make space in your collection. The event is active until 7:00 PM. After that, spawns should normalize again.

What bonuses are there? You will find wild Kramurx spawns nearly everywhere in the wild. If you light incense during the event, it will attract more Kramurx.

Additionally, there is a bonus that is really beneficial if you are still collecting experience points. Because for evolving Pokémon, you will receive double XP.

Can you catch Shiny Kramurx? Yes, shiny Kramurx have been available in Pokémon GO for some time. If you’re lucky, you can catch one during the Spotlight Hour today.

Pokemon Go Shiny Kramurx
The shiny version (right) can clearly be distinguished from the normal Kramurx

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today?

Kramurx’s strength: Kramurx plays no role in PvP or PvE. Its evolution, Kramshef, however, is quite useless in PvP, but can be used as an alternative attacker in raids. But even then, there are much stronger Pokémon.

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So, make sure to take advantage of the Spotlight Hour today especially if you have saved some Pokémon for evolving and want to earn a lot of XP. If you’re looking for Shiny Kramurx, you can also try your luck today. However, you won’t find strong attackers that everyone needs in their team today.

Will you be there today or are you skipping the event? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Destiny 2: Players find hidden clue about a Whisper buff

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Last week, Destiny 2 made a small but significant note in the current TWaB. It was mainly about the changes that Bungie plans to bring online in the upcoming update. And about a quiet whisper that players immediately noticed…

Bungie spoke last week in the “This Week at Bungie” blog a bit more specifically about general adjustments as well as buffs and nerfs to various exotics. These are set to be released with the big sandbox balance patch on December 7th.

Currently, the following is known about the planned changes:

  • The Vex Mythoclast will definitely receive a nerf.
  • The exotic Titan leg armor, Duneswalker, will be toned down.
  • The already nerfed Exotic grenade launcher “Lion’s Roar” is set to be polished a bit.
  • The reign of the Shatterdive Stasis Hunter is also coming to an end.
  • And then there was a quiet “whisper”. Is that an upcoming Whisper buff?

This is what Bungie quietly “whispered” to the players

This is the little hint in question: In the German TWaB “This Week at Bungie” it might not have been noticed, but in the original English version it certainly was. Bungie had italicized a word in the middle of the text. “I’ve heard whispers […]”

The hint is also found exactly in the section where community manager dmg04 suggests that he has been whispered more changes regarding exotic weapons.

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Is this the resurrection of XOL?

Bungie loves hidden allusions: It’s quite possible that this is just a coincidence. But anyone who knows Bungie doesn’t really believe in coincidences. Players suspect that the developer is alluding to the exotic sniper rifle “Whisper of the Worm” with this subtle hint.

Here’s why Whisper of the Worm is so sought after: The exotic sniper rifle in the heavy slot was a feared boss killer in Year 1 of Destiny 2. The exotic perk “White Nail” grants it increased precision damage. Three quick precision hits refill the magazine. If a shot misses, the perk “Mulligan” ensures that this ammunition is immediately returned to the magazine.

Anyone who also “hopped” the catalyst in the Whisper mission received an additional perk “Breath Control”. This granted bonus range and additional precision damage when staying zoomed in.

Is the proven boss killer about to make a comeback?

If the return of the weapon is confirmed, it would be welcome news for the community. Destiny player drummer1059 writes on reddit:

Fair enough, because it’s a great weapon and I agree that a comeback is possible. I miss the Midnight Putch / Ikelos shotgun / Whisper meta from the Forsaken endgame.

Also, the very specific look of this exotic, which was forged from the remains of the worm god Xol, has always been well received by players. When Bungie released a nerf for the weapon, it made it completely useless.

The Whisper of the Worm had fallen silent and disappeared into insignificance, just as many other weapons in Destiny 2 have done.

These weapons have already been completely nerfed in Destiny 2:

Here’s how to get Whisper of the Worm: The power sniper rifle was previously obtainable through a hidden and really cool mission on IO. This has, however, since been moved to the Content Vault. The weapon Whisper of the Worm is now available from the Tower kiosk.

Does this also mean the Whisper catalyst is coming back? If the buff for the Whisper is indeed confirmed, it could also be the case that the catalyst for the Whisper returns. Because although the weapon can currently be purchased at the Tower kiosk, the matching masterpiece catalyst is no longer in the game.

These changes are also planned

Vex nerf only relevant in PvP: Many players had hoped that the planned nerf for the Vex would only affect PvP. Currently, the weapon is strong, but only due to the seasonal buff. Without this and with a harsh nerf, it would just be “the next exotic dusting in the vault”. Bungie seems to be focusing on PvP with the upcoming changes.

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This is how hard the nerf for the Vex Mythoclast will be.

Here’s how hard the nerf for the Vex Mythoclast will be: Bungie explicitly mentioned in the TWaB that it is the aim assist of the Vex Mythoclast that will be reduced. Such an adjustment would actually weaken the weapon in PvP and keep it as a viable option in PvE. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen if the currently strongest exotic can survive without the seasonal mod “Particle Disintegration”.

However, it was already clear to many players that a nerf would and must come. The Vex Mythoclast was simply too present, especially in PvP.

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This is changing with the Duneswalker leg armor: The second revision that Bungie wants to make affects Duneswalker. The leg armor is one of the few Titan exotics that is popular in both PvE and PvP.

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A popular Titan exotic: The Duneswalker leg armor

Players are tired of the “Lightning Titans”: The upcoming nerf is meant to appease PvP players stressed by the exotic. The Chain Lightning from Duneswalker is too powerful and dominant in PvP. The developer wants to shift focus away from ability kills back more toward gunplay.

Players have long been wanting a nerf for this exotic:

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This is the buff coming for Lion’s Roar: There will be a confirmed buff for the grenade launcher Lion’s Roar among the weapon exotics. The general nerf for grenade launchers hit it a bit too hard. Therefore, Bungie will correct the following:

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  • No more multiple hit requirement for the reload speed buff.
  • Increased reload speed
  • If you miss, it will still reload slowly, but much faster than before the nerf.

You can read in another MeinMMO article how the nerf of the Shatterdive Stasis Hunter and how Destiny 2 players learned about it:

Did you notice the hidden hint in the TWaB? What do you think about the possible return of “Whisper of the Worm”? And what do you think about the current announcements regarding the planned nerfs and buffs? Are you satisfied with them?

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Secret change creates new laser in CoD Warzone – „Much better than its values“

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

A secret change in Call of Duty: Warzone has increased the recoil of the LMG RPD – yet the weapon performs even better. MeinMMO shows who should give it a try.

Update January 3, 2022: We have checked the setup option in the article and can still recommend the attachment combination.

Actually, Call of Duty: Warzone had moved past the phase where secret changes to weapons were the order of the day. But who doesn’t occasionally fall back into old patterns – if only briefly.

For the light machine gun RPD, Warzone has once again relied on old patterns, and at some point in the past few weeks, there was a secret change to the LMG: The RPD now has more recoil. However, the recoil can be controlled so well that the LMG plays even better now.

RPD with nearly perfect upward recoil

What has changed? Before the buff/nerf, the RPD was already very stable. However, its recoil pattern could lead to some uncertainties. After a few shots, the weapon essentially had no recoil anymore. This meant that during firing, you had to adjust your work against the recoil.

Now the recoil is constant and this adjustment during sustained fire is no longer necessary. The RPD has more recoil now, but it plays even more easily than before. The recoil almost only goes upward and is very easy to control.

What makes the RPD strong? The simple recoil is also the greatest strength of the LMG. Together with the low rate of fire, the RPD gives you a lot of control and security. As an LMG, it also benefits from a very large magazine.

The range is also strong. With an appropriate setup, the RPD only enters the second damage area at 60 meters.

What can the RPD not do well? In terms of damage, the range rifle lags behind the LMG competition. The good control comes at the cost of a moderate time-to-kill value.

Additionally, the RPD comes with the typical “deficits” of light machine guns – poor mobility and open-bolt delay. This means that you do not fire immediately upon pulling the trigger. There is a short delay.

What would be the alternative? The RPD can currently be best compared to the FiNN LMG. The FiNN also has extremely good control, but offers more damage in the first damage area. At range, the FiNN significantly drops in damage. In the important values of range and “time to aim”, the RPD also wins. Here’s a damage comparison of the LMGs:

  • TTK chest shot – range with open bolt delay
    • MG82: 648 milliseconds
    • Bruen: 705 milliseconds
    • PKM: 707 milliseconds
    • RPD: 794 milliseconds
    • FiNN: 829 milliseconds
    • Source: truegamedata.com

Warzone: RPD setup avoids misses

What does a strong setup look like? Ensure maximum range with your attachments and include a grip to slightly increase your aim speed.

Once you feel comfortable with the very vertical recoil, you can pack in a larger magazine instead of an underbarrel – but your mobility will suffer. For even more range, you can also try a larger optic.

  • Warzone: RPD setup
    • Muzzle: Agency Muzzle Brake
    • Barrel: 20.3″ Special Ops
    • Optic: Axial Arms 3x
    • Underbarrel: Speznas Grip
    • Grip: GRU Elastic Wrap

Who is this for? If you are looking for a laser that provides you with secure kills at long distances, then the RPD could become your new best friend in Warzone. The LMG is really very stable and the damage plays a less significant role at long distances.

The YouTuber and Warzone expert “P4wnyhof” hits the nail on the head: “The weapon feels much better than its stats suggest” (via YouTube). The high time-to-kill masks how powerful a stable weapon can be when you feel more confident with it and always hit your opponents.

Because the high damage of the MG82 doesn’t help you if you miss 2, 3 bullets, causing the time-to-kill to rise significantly. But if you focus more on damage, then stay away from the RPD.

Pro
  • Very easy control
  • High range
  • Control: Low rate of fire
Contra
  • Moderate damage
  • Poor mobility
  • Damage: Low rate of fire
  • Open bolt delay

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The weapons of Warzone are coming closer together and strong damage is no longer everything. The developers continue to sharpen the profiles of the weapons, and advantages like strong damage or easy control are accompanied by sometimes significant disadvantages.

Consider your playstyle and be aware during matches of what kind of weapon you really need. If you like to stay in the second row or prefer a more reserved approach, then try the RPD now. If you are looking for alternatives for different playstyles, check out our list of the best weapons in Warzone.

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  2. YouTube - P4wnyhof

40,000 people witness the incredible bad luck of a Minecraft player who loses all his rabbits

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Minecraft, a player learns the hard way how dangerous thunderstorms are in the game. The misfortune happens just at the moment when he is taking care of his rabbit enclosure with a dozen cute bunnies.

What kind of video is this? Various dangers are lurking in Minecraft for players. At night, zombies and creepers appear, besieging you and your base. But even nature can become dangerous.

A player filmed just how dangerous the weather can be in one of his Minecraft sessions and shared the clip with the community.

“I expected everything, but a lightning bolt was the last thing I expected”

What bad luck did the player have? On his map, reddit user regalfuzz is building an enclosure for his rabbits. Nicely fenced, with a tree and a water source, the little hoppers feel at home. The player feeds them carrots to expand his rabbit collection even further. The resource pack enhances the cute appearance, giving the bunnies adorable little heads with big eyes.

But just as the player leaves the enclosure, nature strikes. A lightning bolt crashes to the ground, destroying all the cute life in the enclosure. For animal lovers, it’s a gruesome sight – the clip goes viral on reddit.

The clip received over 41,000 upvotes and more than 900 comments in just under a day. Regalfuzz himself titles the video “My Bunnies” and adds two sad emojis.

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What the viewers are saying: The comments feature exciting observations. For instance, BedrockPanda writes that the first rabbit probably knew what was going to happen. Because a rabbit follows regalfuzz as he leaves the enclosure and then runs around on the grass outside. After the lightning strike, you can see that the rabbit is still happily (and alive!) wandering around.

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User okish_on_the_inside writes “I can’t believe that the meat is not cooked.” Because after the lightning strike, there is “loot” in the form of meat in the enclosure. The creator of the clip explains that only half of the meat was cooked and he himself does not understand why that is.

Others write:

  • “That the lightning got them all was the last thing I expected.”
  • “And on that day, hopefully, the creator realized why roofs are so important. Not just for your own house.”
  • “You should install a lightning rod.”

Have you ever had such bad luck in Minecraft and lost animals, buildings, or even players due to a natural event? Please share your experiences here on MeinMMO and let our community know.

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Who are the Operators in CoD Vanguard? – 4 humorous mini-trailers reveal it

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Vanguard features several unique characters known as Operators, whom you embody in the campaign and multiplayer as well as in Warzone. But who are the characters Arthur Kingsley, Daniel Take Yatsu, Padmavati Balan, or Polina Petrova? Four fun trailers reveal more about the Operators in the new Call of Duty.

What are Operators? The term “Operator” refers to a playable character in Call of Duty. Essentially, it represents the protagonist. The Operators in Vanguard, such as the Russian sniper Polina Petrova, also play a role in the campaign of the game. They are also playable in multiplayer and after the merge in Warzone.

Which characters do we meet? In the mini-trailers released on YouTube so far, we get to know the following Operators:

  • The brave leader Arthur Kingsley
  • The loyal shooter Daniel Take Yatsu
  • The ruthless jungle fighter Padmavati Balan
  • The cunning sniper Polina Petrova

These are the first four Operator trailers for Vanguard

The following paragraphs showcase each of the four Operators in action and provide some background about them. Since there are indeed more than four playable characters, EA will likely release more videos about the remaining characters before the release of Vanguard on November 5, 2021.

Arthur Kingsley

Who is he? Arthur Kingsley has the name of a mystical king, and even his last name sounds “royal.” Thus, he is depicted in his trailer as a leader who does not retreat to a comfortable chair far from the front but leads his people directly into the fray and selflessly cares for them.

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Arthur Kingsley thus represents the archetype of the stoic, heroic leader who does not shy away from any challenge and respects and protects the lives of his soldiers. Kingsley is a member of the British Army in the game and originally hails from Cameroon.

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Daniel Take Yatsu

Who is he? The soldier Daniel Take Yatsu is portrayed as a reliable soldier in the game who never abandons his comrades. This is impressively demonstrated in the trailer, where a desperate field medic tries to rescue an injured comrade while nasty Nazis are closing in from all sides.

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However, Yatsu has taken cover with a sniper rifle and provides reliable cover fire so that the wounded can eventually be brought to safety. Daniel Take Yatsu belongs to the US Armed Forces and is of Japanese descent. Therefore, he may potentially be part of the famous 442nd Infantry Regiment of the US Army.

This unit consisted almost entirely of the descendants of Japanese immigrants during World War II and is still regarded as the most decorated regiment of the US Army.

Padmavati Balan

Who is she? Padmavati Balan is a former nurse from India who, out of hatred towards the rude colonial powers, has joined the active combat troops. She is an expert in jungle warfare and acts brutally and cruelly in her trailer.

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She brutally shoots off limbs from opponents, and those who surrender or hope for mercy are especially ruthlessly taken down. Padmavati is from India and is likely part of the British colonial forces.

Polina Petrova

Who is she? Polina Petrova is one of the playable characters in the campaign, and her experiences in the Battle of Stalingrad were already showcased during E3. Polina was originally assigned as a nurse, but she is a gifted shooter, and during the brutal Battle of Stalingrad, the killer instinct awakens in her.

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In her trailer, which strongly resembles the film “Enemy at the Gates,” she takes out an entire Nazi scouting team by herself. Polina comes from Russia and belongs to the Red Army of the Soviet Union.

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What stands out? Looking at the first four trailers, it is noticeable that they all feature diverse characters who represented a minority in society during the time of the war.

Kingsley originally hails from Africa, Yatsu likely would not have been considered an equal US citizen due to his descent, and Balan and Petrova are indeed oddities as women in a male-dominated military force.

The Operators of Vanguard appear to be a colorful, mixed group. It will be exciting to see which characters will come next.

Less cool, however, is a video about Vanguard that many users find distasteful.

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