The beverage company Coca-Cola has launched its first global advertising campaign in 5 years with “Real Magic”. The target audience appears to be gamers who play WoW and watch e-sports events for LoL on Twitch. However, the advertisement has received a lot of criticism.
This can be seen in the advertisement:
The advertisement apparently takes place in an alternate world where e-sports are conducted in such a way that armies of players in an MMORPG like WoW meet for large battles: Orcs fight against human soldiers while millions of people worldwide watch. In a massive stadium, 5-player teams compete against each other like in the LoL World Championship.
When an Orc falls in battle, its player drinks a Coca-Cola: The Orc is then revived but gains its own consciousness, sees the carnage around it, and throws away its axe.
The other characters in the game stop fighting. They decide to make the virtual world a peaceful, green place while gamers worldwide stare at this unusual occurrence and are thrilled that peace finally reigns in e-sports.
This is the background of the campaign: The last global advertising campaign by Coca-Cola, “Taste the feeling,” started in 2009 and ended in 2016. With the new campaign “Real Magic,” Coca-Cola apparently wants to re-enter people’s consciousness and offset the losses the company suffered during the global Corona pandemic.
According to the Chief Marketing Officer, this could be a “long-term brand philosophy.”
Coca-Cola is “defined by dichotomy: humble yet iconic, authentic yet mysterious, real yet magical.”
From Coca-Cola’s perspective, the advertisement is supposed to “highlight the many contradictions that a new generation experiences in the pursuit of harmony and human connection in a virtual and shared world” (via wuv.de).
The new advertising campaign began a few days ago and is prominently linked on the streaming platform Twitch. In the spot itself, the streamer AverageJonas is seen, who broadcasts and comments on the match live on Twitch.
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Gamers might see the advertisement more often soon.
“I’d rather drink New Coke”
These are the reactions to the spot: The reactions on YouTube are rather mixed. The long version of the spot has only 187 likes but already 443 dislikes.
There are comments like:
“I don’t think these advertisers have ever seen an e-sport match.”
“We did it. We ended fictional warfare.”
“All I take away from this is that Coca-Cola makes you a terrible gamer. And besides, maybe your eyes fall out too. I’ll pass.”
“I’d rather drink a New Coke than see that again.”
“How much cringe can you pack into a 2-minute video?”
What is the problem with the spot? The advertisement assumes that a match in an e-sport game is a war. But it is not, just as a soccer match is not a war; rather, they are athletic contests.
The spot is kind of like if soccer stars Messi and Ronaldo played against each other in a World Cup final, millions of people around the world watched to see who is better, then Messi drinks a Coke, everyone hugs, and goes home.
People worldwide would most likely not celebrate that but would feel rather mocked because they were cheated out of the outcome of an exciting match.
Similarly, the casting of the new movie about Mario has been discussed recently:
This week, almost all headlines revolved around New World, which even displaced CS:GO from the number one spot on Steam just a day after its release. However, there has also been a lot happening with other MMORPGs, which we would like to highlight in this weekly recap.
The highlight and the controversy of the week: On September 28, New World celebrated its release and dominated the headlines:
The discussion of the week: In WoW, sexy women were transformed into handsome men in a dungeon. However, most comments from our readers are largely negative, as they do not see it as equality or a fight against sexism.
ESO introduces new DLC, Elyon presents head start packages
In Guild Wars 2, there is currently an event for the old episode “Eternal War”, which you can unlock for free (via GW2). Additionally, the return of the Halloween event has been announced for October 5.
In Black Desert, Season+ is currently running, where you can quickly level up new characters. Also, Act 2 of the new open-world dungeon Atoraxxion began this week.
The sandbox MMORPG Fractured introduced a city, tech trees, and a world event in a video (via YouTube).
Lineage W, the latest installment in the successful MMORPG series, will be released on November 4 in Korea, Russia, and Japan. A worldwide release is planned, allowing play on PC and mobile (via mmorpg.org.pl).
Here are the news highlights from the world of MMORPGs this week. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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Boost mages in WoW Classic are starting to tremble – Blizzard wants to address the problem, at least in the “Season of Mastery”.
Not much is left of the original “World of Warcraft Classic” experience on numerous realms. Often there are hardly any groups to experience dungeons together while leveling – as many simply get boosted. This is the most lucrative and fastest leveling method. In the Season of Mastery, this should not exist.
What is the problem? Anyone wanting to level a character in World of Warcraft Classic can do so laboriously the classic way – or pay some gold and hire a mage. They will pull characters through dungeons or particularly efficient farming areas for a few gold coins, where the XP essentially trickles into the character’s account. Thanks to extremely good crowd control, the mage can kill dozens of enemies simultaneously, thus amassing thousands of experience points in just a few seconds.
It’s so efficient that dozens of mages offer their services per realm, and they are gladly utilized.
What is the Season of Mastery? The Season of Mastery is essentially a “fresh” start of WoW Classic with additional adjustments. Blizzard aims to implement the individual phases of Classic more quickly while also making further adjustments. Bosses are supposed to be tougher, there is more XP, and some buffs, like the major world buffs, do not work in raids.
Mages scream – is the Maraudon farm coming to an end?
What does Blizzard want to change? Blizzard has not yet specified a concrete approach. However, they want to nudge players a bit “in the right direction” so that leveling happens through traditional dungeons and quests. Blizzard states:
[…] We plan to look at mage boosting in the beta for [Season of Mastery]. We have a number of ideas for adjustments that we can make to mitigate its impact, especially in current hot spots like Maraudon.
The proposed XP increases are entirely for quests. We currently have no plans to increase XP in other areas.
Just that alone should ensure that mage boosting loses a bit of its appeal – especially when the most popular boost dungeons see a drop in their XP gains.
More news about WoW Classic and Blizzard can be found here:
How the community is reacting: Reactions are largely positive. In the comments under wowhead, there are almost only positive messages, such as from michaelphoenix22:
I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of mages suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something wonderful has happened.
In the Season of Mastery, you can look forward to interacting more with other players again, rather than just paying a mage to level the character “for you”.
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In Pokémon GO, the special research with Zarude is currently running. One of the tasks requires you to defeat six Rocket Grunts. However, you can save a lot of time and only need one Grunt encounter.
What kind of task is this? In Pokémon GO, the “Search for Zarude” research started with the jungle event on October 1st. In chapter 4/5, you are to defeat six Rocket Grunts. You will encounter Ariados for this.
On reddit, trainers show that the task is very easy to complete.
You don’t have to battle six times
This is the trick: On reddit, Shadowadra states that there is a trick for the Rocket Grunt task of the Zarude research. You can skip battling six Grunts.
Instead of securing six victories, you can simply lose to the same Grunt six times. “Basically, you can use three 10 CP Pokémon and lose to the same Grunt six times to complete the quest,” writes Shadowadra.
This way, in chapter 4/5 you only need to catch 15 Pokémon with weather boost and take three snapshots of wild flying Pokémon. In the next chapter, all tasks are completed and you can catch a Zarude. The research is really worth it for you, as Zarude has a lot to offer. Find out here how strong the new Pokémon really is:
In the comments on reddit, many players express their gratitude. They were able to save a lot of time because of this. Others point out that you would also need to use some revives and potions and question whether this time savings is really worth it.
How far along are you with the research for Zarude in Pokémon GO? Have you completed all quests yet or are you still diligently researching and could use this tip? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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With an indicator from the economy, one can explain how fair the weapon meta in Call of Duty: Warzone is. MeinMMO shows you how the meta has developed since the release and what thoughts are behind the calculation.
What’s it about? Call of Duty: Warzone has become much more data-heavy compared to the release. Warzone experts like “TheXclusiveAce”, “JGOD”, or “TrueGameData” have spent a lot of time in recent months documenting the values of each weapon in detail and making them accessible to all players.
The statistics website “wzranked.com” also helps players get an overview of the meta. However, the site takes a different approach: wzranked analyzes the chosen weapons of the players and shows, for example, which weapon is the most played and with which setup.
But the site does much more. You can also examine the fairness and strictness of the meta since the release in a diagram:
The diagram shows how the loadout usages of weapons are distributed among the players and at what point. If many players only use a specific weapon, the green graph in the diagram rises. If more weapons are considered strong and playable, the value drops and the green graph sinks.
To determine the value of fairness of the meta at a specific time, wzranked uses the metric “Gini coefficient”. MeinMMO shows you how the value is derived and what conclusions can be drawn from it.
About the author Maik Schneider: Before my life as an author, my career revolved around money, numbers, and sales. Economics is one of my greatest passions; I could probably tell even more about gaming.
I have never understood economics as dry mathematics, but as a tool to understand the world around us. I find it fascinating that there are calculation models that deal with whether I should order pizza or döner for dinner. And I find the data spectacle in Warzone equally exciting.
Gini coefficient – Metric shows whether the meta is broken
What kind of metric is this? The metric is used, among other things, in economics and describes the distribution of something with a value between 0 and 1 – such as money.
If a small proportion of the population earns a lot of money, then the value is high. A lower value, on the other hand, indicates that a large part of the population also earns a large share of the money.
In Warzone, this means: If the value is at 1.0, all players use the same weapon. If the value is at 0, all weapons are played and each weapon would have the same number of players. The value thus shows how evenly the players are distributed across the individual weapons.
What does this say about the Warzone meta? You can see whether there is currently one or only a few weapons that a large part of the players are using. However, since weapon classes such as assault rifles generally have an advantage over other classes like shotguns or pistols due to their versatility, the base value in Warzone is already quite high.
Even shortly after the release, the value was already above 0.65. The weapons were already known from multiplayer at the release, and long-time performers like the M4A1 also did well in Warzone.
The highest value so far and thus the most unfair meta occurred shortly after the integration of Cold War into Warzone. The DMR 14 was so overpowering that the value rose to 0.82.
Experience has shown that a value up to approximately 0.76 represents a healthy and diverse meta. We are currently at about 0.73, and after the significant nerf of the Krig 6, the trend continues downward (via wzranked.com As of October 1, 2021).
Click the board down if you want to know how to calculate the Gini coefficient in Warzone.
Required data
Number of weapons
How often each weapon appears in a loadout
Formulated calculation method
All weapons are sorted according to the number of their usages and receive their respective value based on their rank. The weapon with the fewest usages gets the value 1, the one with the 2nd fewest usages gets 2, and so on. The weapon with the most usages therefore also has the highest number.
The number of a weapon is the value of i and the number of usages is the value of x. x(i) is the number of usages for a specific weapon and n is the total number of weapons.
To solve the first sum above the divider, you need to multiply each weapon by its number i and its number of usages x(i). You add the new values of the weapons together and then multiply the total value by 2. We call this value (1).
For the sum under the divider, you only need to multiply the total number of weapons n with the summed-up number of total weapon usages. That is the value (2).
Now calculate the total number of weapons plus 1 and divide this value by the total number of weapons. The last value is (3).
Now divide (1) by (2) and subtract (3) from it, and you will get the Gini coefficient for Warzone.
The metric allows for long-term insights
What does it bring? As a practical application for players, the metric helps quickly identify whether there is currently an OP weapon that you should take a look at. Especially in the range of 0.79, you can be sure that one or at most 2 weapons are considered very strong and dominate the meta. But the visible trends also allow for conclusions.
Even a healthy meta eventually needs a nerf
In September 2020, the meta was very stable after some balance adjustments. Over months, however, the metric slowly rose higher and higher, without any significant outbursts upwards. During this time, the assault rifle Kilo 141 rose to the top and gradually took over more and more loadouts.
The weapon was never really considered strong, but particularly initially rather as a compromise. Yet more and more players used the weapon until it was regarded as the best weapon.
This could mean that even a healthy meta becomes increasingly narrow and thus unfair over time. Players who perform particularly well with the meta weapons are at an advantage. If the meta is too tight, even a well-balanced weapon can end up getting a nerf.
The massacre of the DMR 14 was the most unfair meta
When Cold War was integrated into Warzone in December 2020, no one suspected the Christmas gift. But the meta bomb was already lurking in the loadouts.
The DMR 14, a single-shot rifle, was so easy to control and had such high damage that hardly any player missed it during that time in Warzone. The weapon dominated everything, caused a lot of frustration for nearly 3 weeks, and even led to small protests in the real world.
Moreover, better shooters benefited from the strengths of the single-shot rifle. After that, the tactical rifles and the FFAR 1 from Cold War prevailed and ruled the battle royale for almost 4 months.
The integration of Cold War severely damaged the meta
Aside from the extreme outlier that was the DMR 14, the introduction of weapons from Cold War into Warzone didn’t go well. It took nearly 5 months until the distribution of weapon usages recovered, and even after that there were still stronger fluctuations.
The comparison between the Cold War and Modern Warfare era isn’t entirely fair. At the end of February, Call of Duty closed a data interface that wzranked used to read the loadouts of all players. Since then, only players who manually open their data interface are included in the calculations. According to its own statements, wzranked currently uses around 2 – 6% of globally deployed loadouts.
Nevertheless, it seems that the meta is stabilizing again at a level similar to before the integration of Cold War. Many weapons are currently considered solid, and no weapon is seen as overpowered.
Although data provides a good foundation for deciding on a weapon or playing style, remain true to your own gaming feeling. Not every meta weapon can be predicted by high damage or great stability. There are always anomalies that even the toughest data nerds cannot explain.
Did you enjoy this little Warzone data lesson? Is there perhaps a value in the game that we should explain for you as well? Feel free to leave us a comment with your thoughts.
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New World does some things differently than classic MMORPGs. The focus is much more on crafting and collecting materials. It often happens that the inventory overflows and thus you move more slowly through the world. We will reveal how you can manage your inventory better and sell items.
Can items be easily sold? Sort of. In New World, there are no traditional merchants who buy your items for a few coins. This is very unusual for MMORPGs.
However, there are alternative ways to sell:
You can sell items at the trading post to other players. However, this incurs a trading fee.
You can trade directly on-site with other players. However, you need to have other players nearby.
If you cannot or do not want to sell your items directly, you have three additional alternatives:
In settlements, you can store your materials and access them later. However, be aware that each storage is tied to the corresponding settlement.
You can break down found equipment to gain materials for repairs and simultaneously reduce weight.
You can simply pull items out of your inventory and drop them. They will no longer weigh down your inventory weight and will remain in the world for 3 minutes before despawning.
If you do not want to constantly run back to a settlement because you are at maximum weight, you have another alternative. Over time, you will unlock additional bag slots. This will increase your inventory weight limit.
Every player in New World has surely experienced an overloaded inventory.
Use bags to collect more materials
How do you craft a bag? There are 4 different tiers of bags, and they can be crafted as an armorsmith in the tailoring profession:
Bag
Skill
Material
Weight
Rough Leather
0
45 Rough Leather, 25 Linen, 10 Iron Ingots, Minor Holding Rune
+100
Coarse Leather
50
45 Coarse Leather, 25 Satin, 10 Iron Ingots, Major Holding Rune
45 Treated Leather, 25 Linen, 10 Iron Ingots, Grand Holding Rune
+300
You can obtain the Holding Rune from your faction trader or buy it at the trading post.
You can also add special resources when crafting. These provide bonus effects such as making wood or leather weigh less in your inventory.
How many bag slots are there? At levels 10, 30, and 45, you will unlock an additional bag each time. Theoretically, you can increase your weight from 200 to 1,100 with the 3 large bags.
What else can be done for more storage space? If you need additional storage, you can buy a house and store items in chests there. Additionally, you regularly receive territory reputation. There, you can increase the number of storage slots in the settlement of the respective area.
You can find all guides to New World in our overview:
The problem of poor launches is almost as old as the MMO genre itself. Most players know it, but everyone deals with it differently. What about you?
This is how many launch days go: For most MMOs and multiplayer games, you can assume that there will be a variety of problems at launch. It is no wonder that the saying “Never play on Launch / Patch Day” has become established in the community. It warns people not to get their hopes up too much about a launch.
Most of you already know from experience that release dates for MMOs must be taken with caution. Singleplayer games like the next Zelda game or Horizon: Zero Dawn can often be simply downloaded or put into the console and just start playing.
With MMOs, you have to expect server problems, and there are more than enough examples that confirm this:
Hardly any major multiplayer game can claim to have had a clean launch.
The community reacts to the problem very differently. It ranges from understanding and shrugging to indifference, and even to real anger and frustration. Some also follow the advice of the saying and wait a few days or even weeks before diving into the new game.
And how about you?
This is how you can vote: You can cast your vote in the survey tool below. In this case, you can only choose once, and it cannot be undone.
How do you handle it when an MMO or multiplayer game that you really want to play has a really bad launch? Does it annoy you? Do you not care? Or are you annoyed by people who complain about it? Do you think there are no excuses for poor launches in our time, or do you have understanding for the developers?
Share your opinion with us in the comments and have fun voting!
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The launch of Back 4 Blood is coming soon. We have all the important information for you that you need to know for the start of the zombie shooter.
Currently, it is a golden age for gamers, as one major release follows another. The zombie co-op shooter Back 4 Blood is basically at the doorstep. The official release is still a few days away, but early access begins next week.
We have all the important information about the various game versions and the launch dates – as they differ depending on the version.
What is Back 4 Blood? Back 4 Blood is the new zombie co-op shooter from the developers who also created the original Left 4 Dead and Evolve. Cooperative approach and planning are the focus of the game. Those who want to know more about the game will find comprehensive information in these articles:
For which platforms is Back 4 Blood released? Back 4 Blood will be available for both the current and last console generations. All available platforms are:
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PC: Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store
Additionally, Back 4 Blood will be included in the Xbox Game Pass at release.
What game versions are available for Back 4 Blood? In total, there are 3 different versions of Back 4 Blood, each with different contents and prices. Here’s a brief overview of the versions, with the prices from the Steam Store:
Back 4 Blood Standard: The normal version of the game costs 60 € and corresponds to the base game without any bonuses.
Back 4 Blood Deluxe Edition: This version costs 90 € and includes in addition to the base game:
Season Pass with 3 content drops (DLCs) that bring additional campaigns, new special infected, and characters.
Back 4 Blood Ultimate Edition: This version costs 100 € and includes in addition to the base game:
Season Pass with 3 content drops (DLCs) that bring additional campaigns, new special infected, and characters.
4 “Battle Hardened” skins for some characters.
Additional cosmetic items in the form of a banner, an emblem, a spray, and a title.
Additionally, pre-orderers – regardless of which version – will receive a special skin pack for their weapons, the “Fort Hope Elite Skin Pack”.
Do you really need the expensive version? No! The DLCs work in a special way in Back 4 Blood. As long as one group member owns the DLCs, all others can also play and experience the new content. So, if you always play with a fixed group, it suffices if one of your teammates buys the DLCs when they come out.
When is the early access? The early access for Back 4 Blood starts 4 days before the official release – at least if you got an ultimate or deluxe edition.
For PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows Store, the early access begins on 07.10.2021 at 1:00 PM our time.
For Steam and the Epic Games Store, early access begins on 07.10.2021 at 5:00 PM our time.
When is the official release? The official release will take place worldwide on October 12. A precise time has not been mentioned yet. As soon as there is a fixed time, we will enter it here.
Will you get Back 4 Blood directly at release? Will you check it out via Game Pass? Or do you have no interest in the game at all?
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To succeed in FIFA 22, you should defend strongly to prevent goals. We show you tips for defense and how to defend effectively.
No matter how strong your attack is and how many goals you score, if your defense isn’t solid, things look bleak. Therefore, you should know how to defend properly in FIFA 22 and keep the opponent away from the goal.
We explain to you what has changed in FIFA 22 and what the best defensive techniques are.
Defending in FIFA 22 – This is how you do it correctly
Gameplay-wise, a lot has changed compared to FIFA 21. The new FIFA title is noticeably slower and passing is much more difficult due to the new competitive controls than its predecessor. Passes now require more precision and it is important that the player does not turn while passing.
These are disadvantages for the attack that you can cleverly exploit to prevent goals.
Defense starts in midfield
To intercept the opponent as early as possible, you should start defending in midfield. When your opponent has the ball and is approaching your half, use a midfielder to block passing lanes and win the ball early with a clever tackle.
It is important that you have strong midfielders whose defensive stats are sufficiently high. You should not use traditional central midfielders whose physical and defensive stats leave much to be desired; a strong defensive midfielder is best suited for this job.
Defend patiently
When defending in FIFA 22, timing is the crucial factor. If your tackle comes too early or too late, the opponent will have slipped past you or you will have caused a penalty or free kick. Patience is therefore required.
It is important to pay close attention to the opponent and their movements and to enter the tackle at the right moment. This means: You take your defending player and press the L2/LT and R2/RT buttons. Now your player moves with sidesteps and blocks passing and running lanes. Now the opponent has no choice but to trick you with a clever maneuver – which is not so easy – or to pass the ball.
This is how it works:
Control your player with the left stick and hold L2/LT to close the passing and running lanes with sidesteps.
Simultaneously use R2/RT to regulate your speed so you don’t get left behind.
Use a second player to apply pressure
While you are blocking passing lanes and covering opposing strikers with the player you control, you have the option to send one of your teammates towards the opponent at the press of a button and apply pressure with this action. This is now quite strong again in FIFA 22.
Pay attention to a green cursor above your players. The player with the green symbol is the one you can send towards the opponent.
This is how it works:
Hold R1/RB to make the teammate run at the opponent. This will apply pressure on the opposing player and ensure that they have less space and need to pass the ball or break off their attack.
However, you should be cautious and not use this technique too often. In the worst case, you open up a large gap in your defense with the player you sent away, which can help the opponent. Especially your last line of defense should only be used cautiously for doubling.
If there is one thing you should avoid in defense, it is breaking up the defensive line and attacking the opponent with one of the center-backs. This can lead to a large gap that the opponent can exploit with 1 or 2 passes.
Things to keep in mind: Let your defensive line do the defending and control a defensive midfielder to attack the opponent instead. Only at the very last moment should you actively use your center-backs to prevent a shot on goal.
However, if your opponent is coming down the wings, you should control the full-backs to actively prevent the opponent from crossing or penetrating the penalty area.
Use defensive tactics
If you generally have problems in defense, there are some tactical instructions that can help you. You should always tailor these to your own play, but the following have proven effective:
“Stay back while attacking” for the full-backs who would otherwise join the attack.
“Stay back while attacking” or “Drop back on defense” for one of your central midfielders. This will reinforce the defense instead of pushing forward.
“Cover center” for defensive midfielders/central midfielders: If you use this instruction, your central midfielders will not focus on ball recoveries in the wide areas but will cover the central area directly in front of the goal. Especially if you want to intercept opponents who might shoot early or penetrate through the middle, this instruction is worthwhile.
What do you think about defending in FIFA 22? Let us know in the comments! If you want to know which tricks are particularly effective in addition to defense, check out this post:
In GTA Online, you can earn a lot of money quickly and easily this week. With just two races, you can get over 300,000 GTA dollars, and the races are really easy.
How to get the money? All you have to do is win two races. You can find them on the world map of GTA Online, and you don’t need to join a closed race for that. You are racing against the clock, not against other players.
For the race with regular cars/motorcycles, you get 202,000 GTA dollars
For the race with RC Banditos, you receive another 101,000 GTA dollars
We will show you where to find the races and how to win them easily.
Win two time trials and cash in
The first time trial: You can find the time trial “Calafia Way” near Trevor’s airstrip. The starting point is in the middle of the map below the large lake.
You have one minute and 24.2 seconds for the race. If you reach the finish line in time, you will immediately receive 202,000 GTA dollars. This week, there is a bonus for the time trial; normally, you only get 101,000 GTA dollars here.
Since a large part of the track is unpaved, we recommend participating with a motorcycle. The Shotaro is a good choice for that.
In our guide, we will also explain exactly what you need to pay attention to during the race:
The second race: For this race, you need one of the remote-controlled RC Bandito cars that you unlock through the arena.
You can find the time trial “La Fuenta Blanca” on the property of Martin Madrazo, very close to the casino. You have a minute and 27 seconds for the race. If you arrive at the finish line on time, you can expect 101,000 GTA dollars.
The starting points of the two time trials this week
Conclusion: The two races are among the easy time trials in GTA Online. Experienced racers can easily complete them on the first try and secure the money.
While 303,000 GTA dollars is not a huge amount, considering the little time investment, you should definitely take the money.
Have you now developed a taste for making money in GTA Online or finally saved enough to build your big empire? Then check here at MeinMMO how you can fill your account even more. 13 ways to earn a lot of money quickly in GTA Online.
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Mara Sov has returned to Destiny 2 after a long disappearance, and her exciting story is gradually being revealed. MeinMMO unveils her hidden side, what is really behind the ‘great’ queen with the charming demeanor?
There are two queens: In Destiny 2, the story of the Awoken Queen is in full swing. Mara Sov had been in hiding for years, leaving the Guardians with a big question mark on their faces. The mystical queen has returned, and together the next threat will be fought – Savathun, the Witch Queen.
But what many do not know is that Mara has a dark and selfish side that she hides under compassion and false intentions for the common good. Many Guardians had the image of a mysterious queen who is very focused on her people and works for good in the background.
But what if all of this was just a veil hiding the truth? What if Mara is sailing closer to the darkness than we knew, and it seems like she is full speed ahead into the heart of darkness.
Mara Sov was responsible for the death of her beloved brother
This is the story of two siblings: Our loyal and naive Guardian friend “Crow” was not always a Guardian. During the attack on the tomb ship by the Taken King “Oryx”, Uldren Sov, the brother of the Awoken Queen, was corrupted and Mara supposedly died.
Anyone who has played Destiny 1 should know the conceited Uldren. He was not particularly popular. Many would have liked to polish his face with the Last Word. But when he learned of his sister’s death, an overwhelming grief overcame him.
That this pale face has not captured anyone yet is a miracle.
Riven, the Thousand Voices, played an important role at that time. Uldren wished for the dying Fallen “Fikrul”, also known as the Fanatic, to be revived. Thus, mockery arose, and Riven took a seat in Uldren’s mind.
Desperate and manipulated by Riven, Uldren set out to find his sister, whom he believed to be dead. For deep down, he knew that their two hearts still beat in sync.
Mara – who, as we now know – was not dead, did not inform her brother Uldren of her survival. She left him in the dark and let him run to his doom. All the consequences that came with the expansion of “Forsaken” could have been prevented if Mara had informed her brother of her survival.
What has Mara done? Mara knew everything about her brother. She knew his strengths but also his weaknesses. In Season 15, you will piece together the story of the two siblings by collecting the Atlas images. Crow tells you in this case a children’s story about the events of the two siblings. Mara, on the other hand, explains the metaphors behind the story of the two “birds”.
By then, every Guardian should realize that Mara deliberately manipulated her brother to maintain constant control. The new exotic “Ager’s Scepter” was supposed to be meant for Uldren, which Mara kept hidden from him the entire time.
Now we can go out and obtain and use the strong exotic ourselves:
With this Stasis weapon, he could have faced any enemy. Uldren would have taken on his role as protector and king of the Awoken here, but Mara did not see him in that role, as he seemed too easily manipulated.
What players fear: Since Crow currently knows nothing of his past (until the reset on September 28), Uldren could react to the veiled information. Every Awoken sees him as a traitor and distrusts him. The Vanguard keeps his former identity under wraps (after all, he killed Cayde, which the residents of the Last City resent him for). And we, meaning THE Guardian, his best friend, could be his murderer (whether Petra or we killed Uldren remains unclear).
Right there lies the flaw in Mara’s actions. The queen neither speaks with Crow nor allows him to participate in the rescue mission of Osiris. As a result, Crow feels excluded.
If Mara does not overcome her reluctance and finally speaks openly with Crow/Uldren, he will feel compelled to talk to the witch queen “Savathun”. If Uldren is informed about all the events by the wicked witch, it could have unforeseen consequences, and probably Mara could lose her brother a second time.
Exactly that has now occurred – as you can see here in German:
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Now Crow is separating himself from the Vanguard and wants to be pulled from the operation to rescue Osiris. Ikora, on the other hand, supports Uldren’s hasty distancing and offers him a position as a mediator for the Cabal princess “Caitl”. Thus, he can gain some distance for a while and hopefully come to terms with the long-past events.
What else does Mara have up her sleeve?
Bungie incorporates many Easter eggs and mysteries into Destiny 2. However, one very unusual one is the last Ahamkara egg, which is located near Mara Sov’s location.
Ahamkara are a mix of dragons and djinn: They are dangerous and grant wishes. Actually, we killed the last of these Ahamkara, Riven, in the raid. Is Mara then breeding a Riven 2.0, a new raid boss that can fulfill her wishes?
What does this mean? The queen could thus secure a backdoor in case the plan to deal with Savathun fails. Since Mara Sov has established a monopoly on “wishes” after the great hunt of the Ahamkara, it could also mean that she wants to secure her power again.
The story of the Awoken Queen seems very abstract. Much still appears opaque, and only time can reveal further clues about the unfolding of the story. In any case, we Guardians should not rejoice just because a cold beauty is giving us pretty eyes – for she is full of evil secrets and has more of the Witch Queen Savathun than we would have liked.
What do you think of the story between the good-hearted Uldren and the treacherous Mara? Do you have a different opinion and trust the queen, or do you want her to be held accountable and finally take responsibility for her actions? Let us know.
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Not every player is interested in PvP and enjoys beating up other players. However, almost every MMORPG has this mode. But there are games that place so little value on PvP that it’s practically irrelevant. For all of you who want to focus entirely on PvE and do not want to be forced into PvP, we have presented three games here that treat PvP rather reluctantly.
What is PvP anyway? PvP stands for “Player vs. Player”, meaning the combat of players against other players. In contrast, there’s the so-called “PvE”, which means “Player vs. Environment”, i.e., players against the environment. Here, the combat of players against monsters and other challenges controlled by AI is meant.
PvP is particularly popular in MMORPGs with an open world, and many players appreciate the ongoing competition. However, other players prefer it peaceful and seek online games that come with as little PvP as possible and do not force anyone into combat with other players.
How did we select? In fact, there seem to be no relevant MMORPGs that contain no PvP at all. However, there are various games that treat PvP very reluctantly or incorporate it in a purely optional manner, appealing to those who refuse PvP.
We at MeinMMO have therefore compiled three different MMORPGs that do not annoy you with unnecessary PvP, allowing you to comfortably ignore this aspect of the game.
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The Secret World Legends – Strong Focus on Story and PvE – PvP as an Aside
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Funcom | Platform: PC | Release Date: July 31, 2017 | Model: Free-to-Play
What kind of game is this?The Secret World Legends is a relaunch of the MMORPG The Secret World from 2012. The new version has been completely overhauled, including the combat system.
In The Secret World, you are not in fantasy worlds, but in our world. However, everything appears fine only at first glance, as terrible secrets lurk beneath the surface. The entire setting strongly resembles the genre of “cosmic horror” and is inspired, among other things, by H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu works.
In the game, you embody a member of a paranormal fighting force that delves into the mysteries and contends with various dark powers.
What are the features? The biggest feature of Secret World is that it plays more like a mystery game in parts. There are sometimes very long dialogues before quests that often present creepy stories.
Additionally, there are extremely tricky puzzles, which can sometimes only be solved through extensive research on the Internet. The game even provides its own web browser! During these puzzle quests, Secret World feels almost like an interactive novel à la Dan Brown.
How much PvP is in the game? In fact, the PvP mode in The Secret World is so irrelevant that it can be completely overlooked. MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn only learned about PvP in Secret World while researching this article, although he has extensively played the game.
If you really want to engage in PvP, you can visit a so-called fight club in one of the three main locations and duke it out in battles of up to 20 players in 2 teams.
There are also larger battles where 5vs5vs5 players fight over mystical locations like Stonehenge. In return for the effort, there are bags with equipment, but since PvP is generally not enjoyable for most players, it is rarely played. According to users on reddit, PvP players also prefer to end their combat quickly so that the misery can be over soon.
Who is Secret World ideal for? If you really only want to do PvE and enjoy some excellently told scary stories, you should not miss The Secret World. The game absolutely focuses on PvE, story, and a creepy atmosphere.
The PvP mode, which probably had to be included in the game, is absolutely negligible and is rarely played. Thus, The Secret World is ideal for anyone looking for an unusual MMORPG with a strong focus on PvE and story.
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In New World , you have to run across the game world for many quests. It’s clear that many players wish for a mount that makes traveling significantly faster. However, there are none in the MMO, and a lore note even explains why: They simply cannot be tamed, those stubborn beasts!
Mounts are actually standard in MMOs. They not only provide increased travel speed but also the opportunity to collect new skins and complete achievements. In some games, they even increase the load you can carry.
However, New World completely omits mounts.
Why are there no mounts in New World? Those who explore the world attentively will find a note in the lore of the game world Aeternum explaining why there are no mounts.
It states that the animals in Aeternum are simply too aggressive. They are said to have even injured humans in attempts to tame them:
After a series of back injuries recently, the doctors of Aeternum are compelled to issue this warning to everyone transporting goods between settlements:
“Please remember that there are NO pack animals in Aeternum. No horse or donkey will pull your cart, carry your luggage, or tolerate a rider. All attempts to domesticate or re-domesticate these animals have resulted only in injuries and a lot of cursing.”
Therefore, it is important to transport ONLY as many goods as your own back can handle. Do not overload your backpacks or carts. We are not in the Old World here. In Aeternum, we all have to carry our own weight.
This is how New World explains the lack of mounts in the game.
The world of Aeternum is small, and gathering is important
Here’s why that’s ridiculous: Those walking through the world of Aeternum are constantly overwhelmed by dangers. Wild wolves, undead, ghosts – therefore, our hero should also find a way to contend with a horse or a donkey.
Moreover, people managed to bring animals by ship from Europe to America in the 18th century, and by the end of the 19th century, this was done in droves. This should also be possible in a world with magic.
What is the true reason? The absence of mounts is probably not fundamentally grounded in the lore of the world.
Game Director Scot Lane explained to us from MeinMMO in an interview that the world of Aeternum is meant to invite gathering and exploration. Both are lost when players “rush” through the world and quickly ride from one place to another.
Another aspect against mounts could be grounded in the relatively small game world of New World. On foot, you can cross it in about 30 to 40 minutes. For other MMORPGs like Black Desert, it takes over 6 hours, as shown by a crazy YouTuber. Mounts would make the relatively small world of Aeternum feel even smaller.
What do you think about mounts in New World? Does the game absolutely need mounts, or can you do without them?
The first player in New World has now reached max level:
On Friday evening, the OTW event started in FIFA 22. But in addition to special cards, a new cosmetic bundle also landed in the shop. And it’s not even that cheap.
What’s going on in FIFA 22? The OTW event kicked off appropriately with the release of FIFA 22 and brought the new dynamic cards for the biggest transfers of the summer into the game.
But in addition to the usual packs, FIFA fans also found something new in the shop: “Mirai’s Complete Bundle” as well as many individual cosmetics that are apparently based on a heroine named “Mirai” and a large robot. The prices for these are hefty:
A choreography called “Mirai’s Mecha Soul” – XL choreography. It costs 12,000 coins or 125 FIFA Points.
“Mirai’s Stadium Theme”. It goes for 15,000 coins or 175 Points.
The “Mirai’s Mecha Soul” emblem costs 20,000 coins or 225 Points.
The corresponding home jersey should cost 30,000 coins, or 350 Points. The away jersey costs the same.
The “Mirai’s Field Trophy” costs 36,000 coins or 400 Points.
And the new “Mirai’s Mecha Soul” VIP area goes for 45,000 coins or 500 Points.
Alternatively, it is also available in bundles.
“Mirai’s Complete Bundle” is offered for 135,000 coins or 1,500 Points. Everything is included.
Alternatively, there is the “Basics Bundle”, with slightly fewer cosmetics for 90,000 coins or 1,000 Points.
Or the jersey bundle with both shirts, for 50,000 coins or 550 Points.
The “Complete Bundle” is supposed to cost 135,000 coins
Cosmetics for the prices of strong players
The cosmetics are exactly that: cosmetic content that makes the stadium look nicer, but offers no gameplay advantage. In the past, they were typically obtained randomly from packs or through seasonal progress.
Notably, the high price stands out. For comparison: With the 135,000 coins that the complete bundle pack costs, you could get, for example, these players (via futbin):
Paul Pogba (87, 129,000 coins)
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Icon (86, 134,000 coins)
The meta cards Llorente (86, 118,000 coins) or Ferland Mendy (83, 108,000 coins)
Erling Haaland, twice (88, 61,000)
And plenty of other players. Even if you only consider the jersey for 30,000 coins as an example, it becomes clear: For such prices you can get strong players like Jan Oblak, Harry Kane, Sergio Ramos (twice), or Renato Sanches.
Especially in the trading-oriented transfer market of Ultimate Team, where every coin counts in order to get good players, the prices for the cosmetics still seem unusually high.
In fact, it’s not the first time that such cosmetics have been sold for many coins outside of packs. Back in May 2021, FIFA ventured into such an experiment for the first time. It was not well received then – and this time there is criticism as well.
What the community says: In the FIFA subreddit, the new cosmetics are not received positively. Most players in the comments find the price to be significantly too high:
“I’ve been grinding since the early access without spending anything and I have 300,000 and EA wants me to spend half of it on this nonsense?” comments user Antropomorphis (via reddit).
“Who the hell is supposed to buy these?” asks another user (via reddit).
“This must be a social experiment, right?” speculates user Balakov_Gang (via reddit).
Moreover, some comment that in Ultimate Team you can even set it so that the opponent can be displayed with your own away jerseys to avoid color issues on the pitch. So it’s quite possible that no one ever sees the jersey for which so many coins were spent.
Is it an option for you to spend so many coins on cosmetics in FIFA 22? Let us know in the comments. And if you’re looking for players to spend your coins on: Here is a cheap Bundesliga starter team.
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In Season 6 of CoD Warzone, you can unlock a Battle Axe. We will show you how to unlock this cool melee weapon and what other weapons to expect.
What kind of weapon is this? The “Battle Axe” is a new melee weapon that players can unlock in CoD Warzone and Cold War in the new Season 6. But this won’t be the only new melee weapon in the upcoming season. Hammer and Sickle will also be available to use.
Here we will give you a look at the new weapons and how to unlock them.
Cool Battle Axe for melee combat in Warzone
What kind of weapon is this? In the preview of the content for Season 6, the Warzone team showcased some new weapons. At the start of a new season, the shooter often gets new weapons to bring fresh energy to the matches. Whether they will impact the meta will become clear in the days and weeks following the season start.
How do you get the weapon? The Battle Axe is available right at the start of the new season. This applies to all three new free weapons. There are two ways to unlock the Battle Axe.
By completing an in-game challenge – the other two weapons are linked to ranks in the Battle Pass
What the challenge to unlock it looks like is still unclear. However, you will read about it on MeinMMO.
Alternatively, you can purchase the corresponding bundle in the Warzone shop. As with the Sai, you will unlock the base weapon and a unique blueprint version.
The new weapons from Season 6 in preview
What other weapons are there? The preview showcased five weapons:
.410 Ironhide (available at the start of the season) – You will obtain the shotgun by reaching level 15 in the Battle Pass
Grav (available at the start of the season) – To obtain the assault rifle, you need to progress in the Battle Pass and reach level 31
Battle Axe (available at the start of the season) – As mentioned above
Lapa – The SMG will appear later in Season 6 during the event on October 19. It will likely be available as a reward in the Halloween event and as a bundle in the shop.
Hammer & Sickle will be introduced later in Season 6
When does Season 6 start in Warzone and what will happen?
When is the start? Season 6 in Warzone begins on Thursday, October 7.
What will happen? Part of Verdansk will explode, changing the map for you. Additionally, the Halloween event “The Haunting” will start on October 19, for which many details are still missing.
Also in Cold War, a lot will happen: Three new maps and a large zombie map have been announced.
What do you think of the prospect of the new weapons in Season 6 of Warzone? Is there one that you are looking forward to or are you more interested in the map changes? Let us know your opinion on the new content of the shooter here on MeinMMO in the comments and engage with the community.
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The Elder Scrolls Online will receive the new DLC Deadlands in Q4 2021. This will conclude the story for the entire year, and players will once again face the great villain Mehrunes Dagon. We at MeinMMO have summarized all the important information about the new DLC and the associated Update 32 for you.
What’s included in Deadlands? The new DLC will conclude the overarching story “Gates of Oblivion.” There will be some new content, including:
The new area “The Deadlands”
New story content
New world bosses known as “wandering executioners”
3 new Mythic items and 6 new sets
2 new houses
Additionally, all players will receive Update 32, which offers the following new features:
Improvements to set collections
The new armory, through which you can save builds
Performance improvements and the use of new technology DLAA
ESO will now support the Spanish language as an official localization
You can get a brief insight into the new DLC in this teaser trailer:
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When is Deadlands released? The new DLC will be released on November 1 for PC, Mac, and Stadia. Starting November 16, players on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S can also access the new content.
What is the story about? After the battle with the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon at the end of the new expansion Blackwood, we now bring the war directly into his realm, the Deadlands.
There, you will face new quests and a new story that is said to take about 20 hours of playtime, as well as new challenges.
What’s in the new area? The Deadlands are a region in the realm of the Daedra. There, we encounter two different biomes and a friendly city:
One part of the Deadlands consists of lava, sulfur, rocks, and high fortresses. There you will also find the cave “Brandfire Reformatory,” probably one of the open vaults.
The other part is somewhat more expansive and contains many storms and lightning.
The city “Ferngrab” is our safe haven in the new area.
A first glimpse into the new area Deadlands.
In both biomes of the grim area, you can encounter the new world bosses, known as “Wandering Executioners.” They do not have a fixed position, but can be found anywhere.
According to the developers, they are said to be more difficult to fight than classic world bosses.
New Mythic items and sets in Deadlands
What new Mythic items will there be? With Deadlands, three new Mythic items are set to be introduced, which you can find through the Antiquities system in the Deadlands.
However, to obtain these items, you must own the previous expansion Greymoor:
Splauder of Ruin – Activates an aura that grants up to 6 allies additional weapon and spell damage. For this, you lose 70 stamina, magicka, and health regeneration per affected ally.
Belharza’s Band – Increases the damage of light attacks by 1,185. For each melee attack, you collect stacks of Belharza’s Temper (up to 5). Once you reach 5 stacks, they are consumed and deal 1,471 physical damage in a line and stun enemies for 3 seconds.
Markyn Ring of Majesty – Grants you 100 weapon and spell damage and 1,157 armor for each set of which you wear at least 3 pieces.
What sets does Deadlands bring? The new DLC brings you 6 new sets:
What is Update 32? This is the patch that will be released together with the Deadlands expansion. This update brings general changes that players can also access, even if they do not own the DLC or the Blackwood expansion.
The highlights include adjustments to the sets and the new armory.
What is changing with the sets? With the new Update 32, ESO is introducing several changes to the sets in the game:
Proc sets that deal burst damage now share a global cooldown of one second.
A hard limit on how high the bonus can be for critical hits and critical healing.
Proc sets can again deal critical damage.
All item sets will offer hybrid stats.
Additionally, the loot system will be revised so that bosses will drop sets that you do not yet own. This aims to ensure that when you grind a boss, it does not continuously drop the set that you have already unlocked. More about this here: The upcoming update in ESO finally brings you the loot you still need.
This is the armory: The armory is a free feature for your house. When you interact with this armory, you can save your build and quickly switch between different builds.
What else is changing? In addition to these major features, there will also be smaller quality of life changes:
The map will now indicate whether dolmens are active or inactive.
In-game mail delivery will now occur instantly.
Additionally, performance specifically for modern graphics cards from RTX and Nvidia will be improved. This aims to enhance FPS through DLSS and implement the new technology DLAA. What exactly this is about, you can find out here:
Many people use a gaming headset for gaming or home office work. However, by now many devices are equipped with a feature that MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann absolutely dislikes.
A gaming headset often accompanies you throughout the day, whether at work or in your free time: If you are in a home office, you need it when you talk to colleagues. When you want to game, you talk to friends or listen to the sound in the game.
And I have already had a dozen or more headsets on my head, each with different strengths and weaknesses.
But if there is something that really annoys me, it is RGB lighting on gaming headsets. It feels like it’s the first thing I do with a new headset: I first turn off the lighting.
RGB lighting on gaming headsets is the biggest plague
Gaming headsets are primarily for communication and listening. They should therefore address exactly two senses: ears and mouth. That’s why I don’t understand the thought that the headset suddenly needs to blink and light up.
When I buy a headset, I expect good sound and comfort – not thousands of color variations that either blind me, make me nervous, or both at the same time.
While gaming, my eyes should be focused on the screen instead of chasing any blinking spots. With sometimes absurdly complex lighting, that just can’t work. I’m a gamer, not a billboard.
That’s why it annoys me: But why does it bother me on my head so much? The reasons are quite easy to explain:
If the lighting actually has a purpose, I hardly notice it. I don’t see it because I wear the headset on my head. And even if I did, it would probably blind and distract me. I wouldn’t want to play my favorite shooter Apex Legends like this.
If I wear a wireless headset with RGB lighting, then the lighting is even more useless. Because it affects the battery life. In the test of the Roccat Syn Pro Air, I was able to extend the battery life without RGB by a full 2 hours.
If I shut down my gaming PC, the rest of the hardware turns off too. Then I gain nothing from the great RGB lighting on the headset. If I take off the headset while gaming, I hear nothing.
Some headsets rely on a blinking indicator to show that the microphone is on. To see the indicator on some devices, I would have to either squint or take off the headset every time. And let’s be honest, do you constantly check that light on the microphone?
RGB lighting on gaming headsets really gets on my nerves. By the way, I am normally a huge fan of RGB lighting.
My keyboard and my mouse light up in colorful and cheerful ways, and at one time I even used a glowing mousepad. You can read our test of the Roccat Sense Aimo on MeinMMO. I also have RGB RAM and a processor cooler in my gaming PC, and even my motherboard lights up discreetly.
I think that’s really fine, but with the headset, RGB really needs to stop for me. And you can really find this RGB lighting at all manufacturers: Razer, Roccat, and Logitech, to name three larger manufacturers. Everyone has at least one headset with lighting in their range. Does it really have to be that way?
Manufacturers love RGB lighting on headsets.
RGB on headsets is incredibly annoying – but I understand that it can be useful
Who ultimately benefits from it? As much as RGB lighting annoys me, I can understand that it’s not entirely without use. Streamers, for example, who are constantly in front of the camera can showcase their glowing headsets and bring some color in front of the camera. This is probably also not unimportant for sponsorship.
And it’s certainly also practical as entertainment for pets. My girlfriend’s cat is totally into RGB.
Forget RGB – A good gaming headset needs a good microphone and comfort
If you are looking for a headset or good headphones and check out something like the beyerdynamic MMX 300 or the EPOS | Sennheiser Game Zero, you will not find any RGB lighting. Colorful lighting is not necessarily an indicator of a good gaming headset.
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Thus, I ultimately decided on the Logitech G Pro X after my long search for the perfect gaming headset. Logitech opts for a really simple look without aggressive lighting. Good sound, decent comfort, and a proper microphone – exactly what I get, and no RGB.
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Maybe I’ve just gotten too old for such gimmicks. But for gaming headsets, for me: RGB lighting has absolutely nothing to do here.
Since October first, you can find the raid boss Genesect in the 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. Shortly after its arrival, it was already defeated by a single trainer with just one Pokémon. We show you the battle here.
What makes it special? Genesect is a level 5 raid boss. This is one of the most difficult raid categories that Pokémon GO uses, along with mega raids. Normally, groups of at least three to four players are recommended against a boss of this magnitude. If players manage to do it solo, it is a strong achievement.
The battle against Genesect is considered a challenge for a solo attack by many. We show you a brief battle here, in which only a Charizard is used as the attacker.
Only 5 seconds remaining – Defeating Genesect solo
This is how the battle goes: On reddit, amatom27 published a video with a duration of 5 minutes and 10 seconds. The battle begins and amatom27 attacks without wasting time. Because as we will see later, every second counts.
As an attacker, the trainer selects a Mega Charizard at level 50 with 100% IV values. His Mega Charizard is also boosted by the weather, further enhancing its attack.
It is also crucial that the attacker masters the move Blast Burn. This powerful fire-type attack is particularly effective against Genesect, which is Bug/Steel type and has a double weakness to fire. You can find the best counters against Genesect here.
We embed the battle here:
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During the battle, amatom27 has to constantly revive his Charizard. The trainer explains that it is helpful to use up all your healing items. This way, you don’t have to scroll to get to the revives, which saves important time.
It’s that close: In the last seconds of the battle, it gets really exciting. Genesect has only a few hit points left, but time is almost up. Ultimately, the attacker manages to succeed with about 5 seconds remaining.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the event “The Gifts of Darkforest” is currently happening. In this event, the entire community works together to unlock rewards for all players. The special thing this time is that the new DLC Deadlands is being given away if everyone reaches the common goal.
What kind of event is this? The Gifts of Darkforest runs from September 30 at 4:00 PM to October 12 at 4:00 PM. Your task is to explore the new area Darkforest, which was released with the Blackwood expansion.
For each character that completes the Pathfinder achievement, the event progress moves forward just a little bit.
What are the rewards?
If the event reaches 33%, all players will receive the Plum Swamp Jelly as a pet
At 66%, all players will receive the Shadow Paint of Darkforest
At 100%, all players will receive the new DLC Deadlands for free, provided you own the Blackwood expansion
The last reward is mainly worthwhile for players who do not use ESO+. However, you unlock the DLC permanently, which would otherwise cost 2,000 crowns – about 12 to 15 euros. If you want to cancel ESO+ then, you will still benefit from the event reward.
The first reward, the Plum Swamp Jelly, has already been reached by the players.
The Pathfinder of Darkforest is a simple achievement, so you should complete it more often
How do you achieve the Pathfinder achievement? To make progress in the event, you need to complete the Pathfinder of Darkforest. For that, you just need to visit 6 notable locations on the map that are marked with an “Eye symbol”.
Walking to the points takes only a few minutes.
We will show you the 6 locations on the map:
The red circles mark the locations you need to visit for the achievement.
Can the Pathfinder be completed multiple times? Yes, you can complete the Pathfinder with each character and thus advance the event. Since you can theoretically start directly in Darkforest with any new character after the tutorial, you can contribute a lot of progress to the event.
Event already at over 30%, but appearances can be deceiving
How is the event progressing so far? After just about 36 hours, players have already achieved over 30% progress in the event. But appearances can be deceiving.
Because right from the start, all characters that have completed the achievement since the release of Blackwood were retrospectively included. And that will have been quite a number of players.
So if you are interested in the rewards and want to get the DLC for free, you should keep an eye on the progress and – if necessary – complete the Pathfinder achievement a few more times.
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What else does the event bring? In addition to the great community progress, you will also receive the Cassettes of the Legates of Darkforest for every daily quest you complete during the event period. The first cassette of each brings an increased chance of rare rewards.
Dead by Daylight introduces a new feature – but this could backfire badly. Because the new Boon Totems need a lot of fine-tuning.
Although the new Survivor Mikaela Reid is so cute that she will definitely be my new “Main Survivor”, there are some concerns about her abilities. Because she is the first Survivor to bring the “Boon Totems” feature with her. Survivors can then bless totems and gain strong buffs.
Basically, I can understand the thought. If killers can place curses on totems with their perks, why shouldn’t Survivors be able to bestow blessings?
However, the blessing totems have an immensely large advantage: They can be renewed infinitely. If the killer disables a blessing totem, it simply becomes an inactive, dull totem again. This can – according to the current plan without cooldown – be enchanted again by a Survivor immediately.
Cursed totems cannot do that. Once blessed, they are deactivated and removed from the game forever (the exception here is “Curse: Immortal”).
Especially, these new totems clash with the basic design of the game. Because the killer is not only the actual “power role” in the game, but has also become the “stress role” over the years.
The new “Boon Totems” glow blue and can be heard from 28 meters away.
Even more stress for killers – Is this the solution?
The killer is fundamentally more powerful – but this is balanced out by the overwhelming number of Survivors. It is hard enough to put 4 Survivors under pressure at the same time to prevent them from quickly repairing generators or ending chases quickly.
Particularly killers who must invest valuable time to use their abilities – like the Trapper, the Witch, the Demogorgon, and in a way also the Plague – simply do not need another task in the game.
Killers already have more than just their hands full trying to put pressure on the Survivors. There is basically no time left to also look for a Boon Totem and kick it – just for it to be reignited shortly afterward.
If a killer invests even 10 seconds searching for and disabling the totem – which naturally takes more or less time – this gives the Survivors four times the amount of time to work on generators, amounting to about half a generator.
Sure, there will be moments when you hang a Survivor and then can kick the totem right next to him. Then you lose very little time.
However, this leads to a new dilemma. Because if the killer then leaves the hooked Survivor, he will be rescued and the totem will simply be reignited.
Another aspect is the strength of these Boon Totems. They extend over a radius of 28 meters – a whopping 2,460 square meters. Additionally, multiple effects can stack on one totem. Alone, Mikaela Reid can ensure that Survivors in this area:
Can heal themselves without a medkit
Can heal others at double speed
Leave no scratch marks
Never reveal their aura
All of this combined leads to a brand new problem. If the killer notices that a Survivor has 2, 3, or even 4 Boon Perks and thus transforms an area on the map into a paradise for Survivors – what is the decision of a killer who still wants a chance at victory?
Exactly, he will “tunnel” the user of the Boon Perks and want to take him out of the game as quickly as possible. A behavior that has previously been frowned upon but is only encouraged by such perks. Because if a Survivor brings massive buffs for all other Survivors, then killing this character is simply the only logical and efficient decision.
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Yet, I don’t want to completely condemn the totems. I am incredibly excited about Mikaela Reid, as I play both killers and Survivors equally. And I find the idea of a modern witch blessing totems also very interesting and will definitely use the perks.
I just fear that it won’t make the game better as a whole and will contribute to the fact that hardly anyone wants to play killer in the long term.
The Boon Totems are predestined to fail spectacularly because they are simply too good.
There are certainly solutions that would make Boon Totems much less annoying right away. Ideas from the community would be:
After a Boon Totem is disabled by a killer, the Survivor has a long cooldown before they can bless a new totem – about 150-300 seconds.
Boon Totems disabled by the killer reignite as a cursed totem if the killer carries a disabled cursed perk.
Negative effects, such as: When a Boon Totem is disabled, the aura of the owner of that totem is revealed for 15 seconds and they cannot interact with generators during that time.
Cursed totems are always a “gamble” for killers, a kind of gambling that can pay off or fail brutally if the totem is blessed early. The same should apply to Boon Totems. They should not become a “free win”, as they can be reignited infinitely.
Or what do you think about this matter? Do you find the Boon Totems in their current form good and sensible? After all, there are many reasons to love and also hate Dead by Daylight …
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