A modder shows on reddit how he can play the MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online on his Nintendo Switch. But you shouldn’t try this at home, as it has several complications.
A modder has now presented in the ESO subreddit how he can comfortably play the MMORPG on his Switch (via reddit.com).
While it looks really cool, the modder has gone an unofficial route that is not entirely straightforward and is also not recommended for every user. We at MeinMMO explain what the user did and why we advise against it.
ESO on the Switch is complicated and not recommended for everyone
In the official ESO subreddit, the modder “Gadaaavo” showcased his Switch with Elder Scrolls Online. The post has since received over 1,500 upvotes and more than 100 comments.
In response to several questions about how he did it, “Gadaaavo” explains his process. And it’s not that straightforward:
First, he installed homebrew on his Switch and then installed Android.
In a second step, he downloaded the Xbox app on his Switch.
He can now start and play Elder Scrolls Online on the Switch via Remote Play.
So he’s not installing the game directly on his Nintendo Switch but is using the remote function of the Xbox app.
“Homebrew” is risky on the Nintendo Switch
Here’s why it’s not recommended: With the installation of an external system, there are multiple risks involved:
On one hand, there is always the risk that when you modify your Switch system, you could “brick” the console. That means you would render the console’s software unusable. A repair is possible, but not easy.
On the other hand, there is a certain risk that Nintendo could detect the modification and ban your console and your Nintendo account from all major Nintendo services. For this reason, the modder bought a second console specifically for homebrew, which he only uses offline.
Additionally, any possible hack and installation of homebrew only works with certain firmware versions. This is because certain security vulnerabilities (exploits) are being exploited.
We at MeinMMO generally advise you to stay away from such tricks. The risks outweigh the actual benefits – even if ESO on the Nintendo Switch certainly looks cool.
What is homebrew actually? “Homebrew” is an unofficial open-source package management system. With a package manager, you can install software with minimal effort, as the manager takes care of many steps automatically.
This way, you can also install operating systems and programs that are not intended by the manufacturer. Using homebrew is not illegal, but as soon as emulators and pirated copies are used, it quickly becomes problematic.
Play Elder Scrolls without risks on the Switch: If you really want to experience the Elder Scrolls universe on the Switch, there is an easier method. You can buy Elder Scrolls: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch.
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Many weapons are currently considered strong in Call of Duty: Warzone. But one assault rifle stands out: the CR-56 AMAX. The weapon needs further nerfs, at least says pro Warzoner Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff. What makes the AMAX so strong, why Nickmercs calls for further nerfs, and what alternative he suggests, you can find out on MeinMMO.
What’s going on? Season 3 was a kind of redemption for the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone. The shooter freed itself from its tight weapon meta – the average Time-to-Kill increased again and many more weapons are considered usable. In Season 2, it looked quite different, and only a limited selection of weapons ended up in the top players’ loadouts.
But pro Warzone player Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is still not completely satisfied. Especially the assault rifle CR-56 AMAX, which the popular streamer sees at the top, and he wishes for more nerfs. Why that is and which alternative is currently at the top for him, you can read on MeinMMO.
“AMAX will always be a thing until it gets PROPERLY nerfed”
What makes the AMAX strong?The assault rifle combines high damage and good mobility with controllable handling. The AMAX is one of the last automatic meta weapons in Warzone that deliver a Time-to-Kill (TTK) under 500 milliseconds with chest hits. The last nerf of the AMAX did not change the important chest TTK and only adjusted the headshot damage.
A drawback of the AMAX is its noticeable recoil. The assault rifle lies exactly on the border between steady and shaky – which makes it the optimal “sweat” weapon. Strong players choose the AMAX because they know that more relaxed players prefer other, weaker weapons and care more about handling.
Why should further nerfs come? Nickmercs believes that the AMAX is simply still used too much: “After the nerf, people still use the weapon. The AMAX feels like it has always been a thing – as long as it’s not properly nerfed.”
Nickmercs still sees many players with the weapon and thinks it will remain so. At least if more nerfs don’t come: “It’s a weapon that is hard to ignore – the damage, the mobility.”
The American streamer also means that he sees many more different weapons on the battlefields of Warzone in Season 3 – yet the AMAX continues to reign.
What would be Nickmercs’ alternative? Nickmercs has never been a big fan of the AMAX and is currently playing the light machine gun PKM. The streamer especially praises the large magazine of the weapon, with which he can wipe out up to 6 people from the map before he has to reload for the first time.
Warzone: Nickmercs PKM Setup
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
Barrel: Extended 26.9″ Barrel
Sight: VLK 3.0x Scope
Stock: FORGE TAC Stalker
Underbarrel: Grip
If you want to see Nickmercs’ thoughts on the AMAX and gameplay of his PKM yourself, we will embed his English YouTube video here:
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How do you see the AMAX? It definitely belongs to the best weapons in Warzone, but do you have to play it to have a chance at victory? Which weapons are currently on top for you? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
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Hunters in World of Warcraft are eager for Patch 9.1. They have the chance to obtain the legendary bow from Sylvanas.
One of the major highlights of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination in World of Warcraft is likely to be the battle against Sylvanas Windrunner. She is the final boss in the Sanctum of Domination. While some players are keen on the story progression, others just want to blow out the (un)life lights of the former Banshee Queen. However, the fight brings another controversy:
Sylvanas’ bow is a legendary item only for hunters, with a really cool ability.
What kind of bow is it? Although Patch 9.1 hasn’t been released yet, Sylvanas’ bow has already gone through several development stages. At first, it was “just epic” but has become legendary in recent versions of the PTR and finally has its own name: “Rae’shalare, Death’s Whisper”.
The legendary bow of Sylvanas, Rae’shalare. Image source: wowhead
What makes the bow so special? The bow is particularly special, even for a legendary item. This is not only due to its solid stats but also because of a very special property. Hunters who wield this bow are granted an additional ability they can use. This ability is the “Wailing Arrow”.
The Wailing Arrow costs 30 Focus and has a cooldown of 30 seconds. The hunter fires an enchanted arrow that deals moderate damage to the primary target and additional minor damage to all targets within an 8-meter radius. Lower creatures hit by the arrow are stunned for 6 seconds.
The “Wailing Arrow” is one of Sylvanas’ known signature abilities. In Heroes of the Storm, it’s one of her ultimate abilities, which can deal area damage and silence enemy heroes. In World of Warcraft, Sylvanas uses these arrows more frequently, especially in the battle against Bolvar (Shadowlands Cinematic) or during the Battle of Undercity, where she destroys one of the siege towers with the arrow.
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A bow only for hunters – at least 2 out of 3: However, there is already a lot of criticism towards Rae’shalare. On one hand, many players complain that hunters will be the only class capable of wielding two legendary items in Shadowlands simultaneously.
But even hunters themselves are dissatisfied. Since the bow is a ranged weapon, it only suits Beast Mastery and Marksmanship hunters. The last specialization, Survival, relies primarily on melee weapons and is currently quite unpopular anyway. There are concerns that this will push the 3rd specialization even further into obscurity if a legendary bow effectively becomes mandatory.
More news about World of Warcraft on MeinMMO can be found here:
Does Sylvanas die? Also interesting is the accompanying discussion about whether Sylvanas will actually die permanently in the boss fight. After all, she leaves behind her legendary bow, which suggests that her corpse will indeed be looted. However, we will probably find out more about this only after the release of Patch 9.1, when the accompanying cinematic is published.
However, it is still unknown how often the bow will drop. This will heavily influence whether Rae’shalare becomes a must-have item or rather a “nice-to-have” item for players with a collecting passion.
What do you think about Sylvanas leaving her bow behind?
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In Destiny 2, Titans now have the best legendary sword. Thanks to a mod, the damage is doubled. However, this newfound power may not be intentional – so hurry up if you want to enjoy it while it lasts.
This is the “new” sword in question:Season 14 brought back the 3 legendary swords: “Crown Splitter” (Titan), “Quickfang” (Hunter), and “Eternity’s Edge” (Warlock) to Destiny 2. Each Guardian class can use one of them. And Titans have struck gold with Crown Splitter.
Currently, this heavy weapon deals damage like few others in the game. The damage of Crown Splitter easily compares with the strongest exotics. Players are truly surprised by the power. MeinMMO tells you what lies behind this discovery and why the fun has an expiration date.
Why is Crown Splitter so strong now?
This is the reason: Crown Splitter is inherently a high damage weapon. However, thanks to the mod “Energy Accelerator,” that damage skyrockets. The power of your heavy attack is simply doubled.
Crown Splitter is the only legendary sword that hits slowly but hits hard.
As a heavy attack, Titans perform a jump where they slam the blade down to the ground.
This slam causes destruction in a specific area and counts as a Void explosion.
However, the doubled damage only applies to the heavy attack, not the light swing.
The already high damage from “Energy Accelerator” can be further increased through perks and additional mods, catapulting Crown Splitter far beyond its weight class. Currently, neither the Complaining Sword nor Deathbringer can keep up with the buffed burst damage of the heavy attack, according to experts.
The massive sword “Crown Splitter” barely fits in the picture
Here’s how to maximize damage: Equip the mod “Energy Accelerator” in your class item. Then, as with all sword builds, you’ll want to use “Lucent Blade” to increase your damage by 35%. We explained why the Light Charge mod is so strong here on MeinMMO.
Always remember to execute the heavy attack with full sword energy. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on a lot of damage. Crown Splitter itself also has additional perks that further increase damage. Each of the 4 perks found in Slot 2 increases damage:
Vorpal Weapon passively increases damage against bosses and champions by 15%.
Surrounded gives you an automatic 25% extra damage when 3 enemies are nearby.
Whirlwind Blade gradually increases damage up to 30% after light hits.
Counterattack gives you a whopping 50% more damage immediately after blocking. The Titan exotic Handheld is the best friend of this perk.
Additionally, you can debuff the enemy to further increase damage. Team members can easily do this with a grenade launcher in conjunction with the mod “Breach and Clear“. Or you can use the perk “Lightning Counter” from Crown Splitter itself.
Check out this video to see how heavily Crown Splitter is currently dealing damage and overshadowing other weapons in the damage test. Professional gamer Aztecross notes with surprise: “Currently, Crown Splitter with the God Roll, the doubled damage from Energy Accelerator, and the right mod combination is the best damage dealer in the whole game – sounds crazy, right?”
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Is this intended? The doubled damage surely can’t be what Bungie intended. In the description of the mod, it only mentions that the perks “Dragonfly”, “Chain Reaction”, and “Glower Worms” as on the new Fatebringer deal more damage with their explosions.
The mod “Energy Accelerator” is clearly broken. Bungie might patch this unintended extra damage soon.
On June 3rd, Update 3.2.0.3 will arrive – the patch will bring major Stasis nerfs, and it likely won’t contain adjustments for Energy Accelerator.
At the latest by the end of the season (August 2021), the mod will disappear on its own.
So yes: Crown Splitter is currently very powerful. However, only Titans benefit from this, and only thanks to a broken mod. So you should take advantage of the absurdly high damage now and have fun.
Currently, Energy Accelerator also unintentionally doubles the damage of another weapon – and it does so for every class:
Finding Crown Splitter and Energy Accelerator in Season 14 of Destiny 2
How to obtain Crown Splitter: The legendary sword is a world drop in the Season of the Splicer. This means you can get Crown Splitter from legendary engrams and rank-ups with a bit of luck – as long as you’re playing as a Titan. Every weekly reset (Tuesdays at 7:00 PM), Banshee-44 brings new weapons with daily rotating rolls available for purchase. It’s worth taking a look.
Additionally, you can focus your Umbral Engrams in the H.E.L.M. so that you only receive swords as rewards. To do this, you need to find the “Blade Prism Lens.” You automatically get this when you achieve enough kills with swords in Season 14 and then redeem the corresponding triumph.
Here’s how to get Energy Accelerator: It is a mod from the seasonal artifact of Season 14. You simply level up your artifact through any XP and eventually unlock access to Energy Accelerator. The mod is located in the 5th and last row in the bottom right corner.
The artifact mod “Energy Accelerator” currently makes weapons unintentionally strong
Are you already using the unintentionally strong mod and giving the legendary sword Crown Splitter (or other weapons) the power of an exotic? Or are you not a Titan and just find this all unfair? Let us know in the comments.
Once again, the USA has taken a beating in an international tournament in League of Legends. Former professional player and expert Yilang “Doublelift” Peng now explains what the problem of US players in LoL is and how Riot can solve it. They should look to the servers of CS:GO and Valorant.
The expert Doublelift now explains: It is due to the poor servers of the LCS. He calls for a “location-based matchmaking” to solve the problem.
“It’s like telling an NBA player to train at home with a different basketball”
This is the problem of US players in LoL: Doublelift says that the poor ping on the US servers of the LCS is the issue:
“It’s an unfathomably big deal that in our solo queue environment, pro players are playing with a ping of 50-60. It’s like telling a professional basketball player from the NBA to train at home, but his basketball is heavier there.”
Doublelift
“Ping” roughly refers to how long it takes for an input in the game to be truly processed by the servers. The higher the ping, the longer the delay. In the common language of LoL players in the USA, “60 ping” is equated with a “noticeable negative delay.”
Doublelift is sure that it’s the “60 ping” that makes such a big difference. Import players from South Korea like Impact or SwordArt would confirm this as well.
Even though US teams spend millions of dollars and all the professionals put in so much effort, the “60 ping” has kept North America from being internationally competitive.
The cliché that “US players are just lazy” is not true – it’s due to the ping.
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Doublelift demands: Players should play on the nearest server
What Riot should do: Doublelift demands: Riot should look at the servers of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Valorant. They need “location-based matchmaking”. In CS:GO and Valorant, people from a region also play on a server from that region.
In LoL, however, players, even if they are all from California, would play on a server in Chicago. This is a real problem because:
Most professional players in LoL live in California, where the LCS is located.
The servers would then be located in Chicago.
Chicago and California are about 2780 kilometers apart.
At the moment, it’s just terrible to play with 60 ping, especially when you’ve come from a tournament and are used to playing with 5 ping. LoL feels like a completely different game with 60 ping.
Doublelift says that’s not the only problem. And the USA will not immediately gain international fame and honor when Riot solves the problem, but it would make a big difference.
Another reason why the USA is so bad at LoL is provided by a world champion:
The developers of Ashes of Creation recorded the first gameplay of the fortress battle during a livestream. Many viewers and fans of the MMORPG are praising it. However, there is also criticism – especially regarding the effects.
What kind of video is this? The Game Director Steven Sharif provided a first glimpse of the fortress battles in a video lasting about 30 minutes. He plays in the defending faction and tries to prevent the attackers from storming his fortress throughout the video.
Over 100 players participated in the battle, with a future battle planned for 250 versus 250 players.
During the battle, control points are fought over and siege weapons are used. A ballista for defense and a trebuchet for the attackers can be seen. Towards the end of the video, a large number of defenders and attackers meet at a gate, with the defenders achieving a victory.
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How is the video received? After about 48 hours, the video has over 58,000 views, received over 3,300 thumbs up and only 92 thumbs down. Below the video, there are several comments filled with praise:
Valkios writes: “This was one of the best developer livestreams you have had so far. The game’s progress is visible every month. Keep up the great work, Intrepid!”
YouTuber Vide0game Caster is totally enthusiastic: “This is it, folks. We might just have the MMO in our hands that we’ve all been waiting for. I had more fun watching the gameplay than playing any other MMO in the last 10 years.”
Marubin feels transported into a real war: “Of all the games I’ve seen so far, this feels the most like a real war. It would be even cooler if the participants used some strategy and intrigue in the battle. I’m definitely looking forward to the alpha, even though I come from SEA.”
I think it’s the best so far, and the reason is that it shows content that most players were skeptical about. I think I spoke with Steven, and he mentioned they are planning 500v500. Now we’re talking about 250v250, and that should be doable, considering 500v500 was planned. And that would be incredibly good.
What is being criticized? However, some points of criticism are also emerging below the video. Players are most concerned about the effects from abilities and siege weapons. While they look impressive, especially with many players, it leads to so-called effect storms, where it’s hard to see what’s happening around you.
Alongside this, concerns about the performance arise, which has surprised positively in the video. However, the video was recorded in a controlled scenario. Some doubt whether the performance will be as good in later live play with additional players.
Especially in terms of large-scale battles, there are many negative examples, such as Guild Wars 2 or ESO, both of which struggle with performance issues.
Other points of criticism were:
Very jerky and robotic animations for the characters
Unclear display names, making it hard to distinguish between friend and foe
What do you think about the fortress battles and the video of Ashes of Creation? Are you excited about the new MMORPG or does it leave you cold? Let us know in the comments.
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Twitch is once again facing a demand from the music industry and sending out copyright strikes. The German streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris warns all streamers to be careful now. The large Call of Duty streamer Nickmercs is deleting all his videos in response to a strike. WoW streamer Asmongold criticizes copyright laws as embarrassing and outdated.
This is what MontanaBlack says: The German Twitch streamer advised all his colleagues on Twitch last night to be careful: A colleague of his received a “DMCA strike” for the well-known song “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang.
The song was apparently heard in a “Video on Demand”: So not in a live stream, but in a recording of a previous stream or in a Twitch clip.
Streamers face deletion of Twitch channels due to unclear guidelines
This is the problem: The “DMCA strikes” are critical for Twitch streamers. Because according to Twitch rules, accounts can be deleted that receive multiple of these strikes (via twitch).
When exactly a deletion occurs is not specified in the rules. However, the idea persists: Starting from 3 strikes, a critical zone begins.
Twitch will immediately terminate users’ access to the Twitch service if Twitch determines that they have repeatedly infringed copyright on protected works. Twitch may, at its sole discretion, limit users’ access to the Twitch service and/or close their accounts if they violate the intellectual property rights of others once, for the first time, or repeatedly.
Twitch Policies
The current warnings have gone out for clips that are partly several years old. Some streamers even say: The clips for which they were warned were not publicly viewable at all.
Twitch receives 1,000 complaints from the music industry, issues warnings
This is what’s behind it: Amazon explained in an email to streamers why strikes are going out again (via twitter):
The music industry has made numerous submissions to Twitch: They should comply with about 1,000 copyright law violations. Most of these involve clips where streamers are listening to background music while gaming or recording an IRL stream.
Twitch says: The music industry has apparently found a way to automatically check the video-on-demands (i.e., clips and streams) for copyright infringements. Twitch assumes that the music industry will continue to do this.
Twitch says: They are disappointed that the music industry is not seeking dialogue with Twitch, but instead proceeding in this way. Twitch is ready to pursue solutions.
What can streamers do now? Twitch recommends that streamers delete or “unpublish” any content that includes material that violates the rules.
In the medium term, Twitch is still looking for solutions and working on features to enable content creators to avoid such problems in the future.
These are the reactions: The large “Call of Duty” streamer Nickmercs has deleted all his clips and videos.
He actually does not understand the situation: As a big streamer, he plays a song in front of 50,000 or 60,000 people. This has a promotional effect at no cost. The music industry does not need to pay for that.
From his perspective, artists should be happy that he provides free advertising for them.
Nickmercs tells a viewer who represents the music industry’s position that artists should be involved with licenses to Twitch:
In the end, artists also need people to listen to their music. Don’t act like you’re Drake and you’re releasing a song that everyone listens to. I have news: the majority of people do not listen to that crap.
Nickmercs
The well-known WoW streamer Asmongold says (via twitter): Twitch streamers and YouTubers should join forces and bribe lobbyists to change these ridiculous and outdated laws.
It’s embarrassing that the internet is still following rules written in 1998.
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This is what’s behind it: The problem that Twitch and thus the streamers have can be summarized briefly:
The music industry wants to make money from Twitch. They are looking for ways to still earn royalties in the digital age. Because Twitch is growing so strongly, they want to open up a new source of income.
However, Twitch apparently does not intend to financially involve the music industry and desires another solution. Technically, this all seems to be complex and takes a long time, while the music industry is constantly applying pressure.
The streamers find themselves between two fronts and apparently have only the option to delete the content they have recorded over the years. This is causing frustration.
About half a year ago, the music industry laid out its position in an open letter:
The MMORPG Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) will start its first Closed Beta in May. Furthermore, the NDA for media and some content creators has already been lifted. We at MeinMMO will share all information with you.
There are no restrictions, but there are only designated servers for Europe and North America. If you come from other regions, you should expect a high ping.
What do you need to do to redeem the beta key?
You first need the Gameforge client, which you can download from the official site. You then need to log in to this client and click on the button “Redeem voucher” on the top right by the account name. You can then enter the code.
Is there a preload?
Yes, the preload has already started via Steam (for pre-orders) and the Gameforge client (pre-orders and beta keys).
What happens after the beta?
After the second beta test, there will only be the release and a few days before that the name reservation for pre-orders. According to Gameforge, no further beta tests or other events are planned.
Has Swords of Legends been playable yet?
Yes, for a certain time there was an alpha where the NDA was lifted on May 14. Furthermore, there was a first beta weekend in May.
What is Swords of Legends? The MMORPG is set in ancient China and focuses on storytelling and quests. The story revolves around a magical sword that promises great power to its wielder. However, this sword is controlled by a demonic creature.
Swords of Legends is expected to release in 2021 and overall sounds like a very interesting game. Let us and other readers know in the comments what you think so far about the new MMORPG and whether you are excited to try out the combat system.
Some players have discovered issues with a Hunter super in Destiny 2 and are now bringing it to Bungie’s attention. Apparently, since the start of Season 14, Hunters using a version of the Golden Gun are not hitting as hard as usual. What has happened?
Currently, Bungie is having a rough time with bugs and issues in the game – from overpowered Exotics to broken mods, this season has seen quite a lot. And fixing these problems doesn’t seem to be going smoothly either. When a patch is applied at one point, something else seems to break at another point almost immediately.
Now players have discovered an issue with a Hunter super and are alerting the developers on Reddit. This issue also appears to be directly related to a nerf elsewhere.
This is the super in question: It concerns the upper skill tree of the Gunslinger Hunter (Way of the Outlaw), specifically the super “Golden Gun”.
The Hunter’s Golden Gun super
“Golden Gun made into a Golden Pistol”
This is what players have noticed: The upper skill tree refers to the Golden Gun version that is focused on shorter ranges. However, attentive players have noticed that the effective range of the super has apparently been noticeably shortened – and this seems to have been the case since the beginning of the current Season 14 at the beginning of May. However, this was probably not intended and was also not communicated in the patch notes.
This is what has happened in detail: In PvP, a shot from 34 meters, for example, can no longer take out a Guardian with just one shot. At 23 meters, the super now has a damage drop-off. In short, this means: You cannot one-shot with this super even at the average range of hand cannons in PvP, so you have to take a second shot. The average legendary hand cannon essentially has a higher range than this version of the Golden Gun – essentially a ranged super.
In the relevant reddit thread with over 5,400 upvotes (after a day), it is said that it is no longer a Golden Gun; it is a Golden Pistol.
What’s the reason for this? The cause also seems clear to many. It appears that this “range nerf” coincided with the weakening of 120 hand cannons at the beginning of Season 14. They too were cut down in their range (regarding damage fall-off). Since then, the Golden Gun has also been affected. Many players report this. And according to some guardians, this seems to happen almost every time there are changes to hand cannons. The Golden Gun then seems to be automatically (and probably unintentionally) altered in the background.
The Golden Gun uses the model of The Last Word
Currently, the super of the upper skill tree essentially equals the exotic hand cannon The Last Word. Somewhere in the code, it seems that the Golden Gun and hand cannons are intertwined, which sometimes causes unwanted side effects.
In short: If you enjoy playing with the Golden Gun from the upper skill tree, you should be cautious at the moment. The range is apparently not what it used to be and what you would expect. Therefore, some kills you thought were certain may elude you.
What does Bungie say? Even though Bungie is trying to quickly address the most severe issues of this season, there has been no official statement regarding this problem so far. Whether or when a potential fix will come, or if this change was perhaps even intended, is unfortunately still unknown.
Have you noticed any inconsistencies with the Hunter’s Golden Gun this season? What are your experiences? Are there any other bugs that are currently ruining your gaming experience? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO the 8th season of the Battle League starts on Monday evening, May 31, 2021. There, you can secure the new Pokémon Lin-Fu as a reward.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Lin-Fu is known as the “Martial Arts Pokémon” and comes from the fifth generation of games. Unsurprisingly, it belongs to the Fighting type. It can evolve into Wie-Shu, which is also a Fighting Pokémon.
How to get Lin-Fu: Lin-Fu and Wie-Shu will be introduced with the start of the 8th season of the Battle League in Pokémon GO. The new season starts on Monday, May 31, 2021, at 10:00 PM – from this point, the Pokémon will be available.
You will have a guaranteed encounter with Lin-Fu if you reach the fifth rank in the new season. If you continue to fight afterwards, you can encounter Lin-Fu more times at higher ranks and collect candies for evolving it into Wie-Shu.
In the wild, you will not encounter Lin-Fu for now. However, it is assumed that it will also be obtainable through other means than the Battle League in the future – just like it was the case with Pokémon like Zurrokex.
Lin-Fu evolves into Wie-Shu
How the 8th season of the Battle League will run
What to expect: If you want to secure a Lin-Fu, you can also look forward to more rewards in the new Battle League season. As usual, it is divided into multiple leagues that alternate.
The Super League runs from May 31, 2021 (10:00 PM) to June 14 (10:00 PM).
The Hyper League and the corresponding Premier Cup run from June 14 (10:00 PM) to June 28 (10:00 PM).
The Master League, Master League Classic, and the Element Cup run from June 28 (10:00 PM) to July 12 (10:00 PM).
Afterwards, the Super League and the Super League Remix with changed requirements will run from July 12 (10:00 PM) to July 26 (10:00 PM).
The Hyper League and the Hyper League Remix will run from July 26, 2021 (10:00 PM) to August 9, 2021 (10:00 PM).
Master League, Master League Remix, and another Premier Cup will follow on Monday, August 9 (10:00 PM), until August 23 (10:00 PM). During this time, you will also earn double Stardust for victories and battle sets.
From August 23 to August 20 (each at 10:00 PM), all three leagues will be active again.
In addition, there will be several battle nights with triple Stardust. During these nights, you can complete 20 battle sets instead of 5. They will take place on:
What rewards are there? In addition to a guaranteed encounter with Lin-Fu at rank five, you can also encounter many other Pokémon and win cosmetics for your avatar. Possible encounters include:
Machoke at rank 1
Panzaeron, Zurrokex, or Geronimatz from rank 15
Legendary Pokémon from the current raids at rank 20 and above
Kaumalat from the Veteran rank
Kapuno from the Expert rank
A Wrestler Pikachu at the Legend rank
Additionally, there are many other Pokémon like Machoke, Ariados, Zobiris, Toxiquak, Flunschlik, or Quabbel that fill the encounter pool at various ranks.
Furthermore, you can receive a Charged TM at rank 19 of the Battle League, which allows you to select a new move for one of your Pokémon – even special event moves are available.
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This is Swords of Legends Online: The new MMORPG with its beautiful graphics takes you into an Asian world threatened by evil powers. You must face them in combat and can choose from 6 different classes.
The combat system of Swords of Legends Online is action-oriented and dynamic, allowing you to hack your way through dungeons and raids. In the open world, you will encounter great world bosses and PvP fans will enjoy various PvP modes that the game has to offer. There are:
When does the second beta start? The second beta test starts tomorrow, on June 1st. It will run throughout the week and end on June 8th. You will have plenty of time to test the game’s contents.
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The colorful rainbow flag in Dead by Daylight is causing problems. Because it creates some uncomfortable discussions.
Currently, many games have smaller events or celebrations around “Pride Month”. In Dead by Daylight, there is at least one small detail, as players can obtain a Pride flag as a charm. With the rainbow flag, survivors and killers can show their affiliation or solidarity with the “LGBTQ+” community.
However, the small charm in the form of the Pride flag sparks many discussions. And for hardly any of them is there a satisfactory answer.
How to get the flag? If you want to have the charm in Dead by Daylight for both killers and survivors, just head to the game’s shop. There you can “redeem a code” and simply enter the word “PRIDE”. You will get the charm and can adorn the hooks of your killer or the waist of your survivors with it.
Most of you will probably shrug your shoulders and think: “A Pride flag in Dead by Daylight. Okay. Whoever wants to use it can do so, and those who don’t, simply won’t.” This is likely how most feel – but unfortunately not everyone.
What is the problem? Although the Pride flag as a charm is well-received by many, there are concerns. Some players fear that by using the charm, they might become the target of harassment of all kinds in Dead by Daylight. Some survivors fear that by doing so, they are essentially declaring themselves a primary target for homophobic killer players, while killers and survivors worry that simply using the charm could expose them to more hostility and different types of trolling attempts.
However, the argument works in reverse as well. On the other hand, there is concern that survivors might always carry the Pride flag to deter killers from hanging or killing those survivors first. Because then the survivor could simply claim: “The killer tunneled and focused on me just because of the Pride flag.”
Targeted attacks can lead to penalties: A final concern is that players with the Pride flag may frequently be reported by others to bully them and possibly lead to an account ban.
However, the developers of Dead by Daylight have already clarified that some of these concerns are unfounded. If players use the reporting system, the cases are reviewed individually. As stated by the official Twitter account of Dead by Daylight:
A brief announcement: Targeting people specifically because they use the charm is targeted harassment. Anyone who decides to do so will be punished.
To clarify, we do not issue bans without evidence. Offenses that lead to bans include griefing, hate speech, repeated harassment, and more.
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While this is certainly a commendable statement, other players point out that there is likely no way to clearly determine why players are harassed and whether the charm is really the reason for it.
More about Dead by Daylight on MeinMMO can be found here:
Roccat has introduced the Roccat Pyro, a gaming keyboard under 100 euros. MeinMMO has tested the keyboard and reveals for whom the purchase is worthwhile.
The key points at a glance:
The Roccat Pyro is a mechanical keyboard with red switches and a number pad.
The keyboard costs 99.99 euros and will be available from May 30.
The keyboard comes with a detachable wrist rest.
Gamers get a keyboard with good workmanship and many features for 100 euros.
Which keyboard is it about? The Roccat Pyro is Roccat’s latest gaming keyboard. With this, Roccat aims to offer a mechanical keyboard in the 100-euro range following its Vulcan series.
The keyboard features red switches from the manufacturer TTC. The TTC switches are a cheaper version of the well-known Cherry switches. Roccat used TTC switches among others in its Roccat Suora.
Red switches do not click and are not tactile, but linear. Tactile means that you feel the key when it actuates. Linear, on the other hand, means that a key feels the same from pressing down to actuation.
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With Easy-Shift and the AIMO lighting system, there are two features that have previously been known from Roccat devices:
The AIMO lighting system synchronizes all AIMO-compatible devices with one another. If you connect a Roccat mouse and a Roccat keyboard, both light up in the same pattern.
With Easy-Shift, you can double-map keys via software. If you press this key and then another one, its second programmed function becomes active.
We at MeinMMO used the keyboard for about 2 weeks. During this time, we mainly played competitive games like Apex Legends or Overwatch.
Here, it was particularly important that wrong keys weren’t hit suddenly in the heat of battle. Furthermore, we also typed texts with the keyboard. The test for the Pyro was also conducted on this keyboard.
Roccat Pyro in detail
In the following section, we will introduce you to the gaming keyboard in detail. We will focus on the following aspects:
Included items
Design and build
The software
Included items
What accessories are included? In addition to the Pyro keyboard, there is also a manual and a plastic wrist rest in the box. No further accessories are included. The Swarm software must be downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website.
Contents of the Roccat Pyro.
Design and Build
What does the keyboard look like? The keyboard features a black and understated design. The switches are almost completely surrounded by the black keycaps.
Roccat uses an aluminum plate that is mounted on the top side of the keyboard for the Pyro. This is reminiscent of the Vulcan keyboards, all of which use this aluminum look, giving the keyboard a premium appearance.
For the lighting system, Roccat relies again on its well-known AIMO system. This can be easily combined with other Roccat devices.
The Roccat Pyro with wrist rest.
What keys does the keyboard offer? In addition to the usual keyboard keys in the German format (Qwertz), the Pyro offers a volume control on the upper right side. You won’t find any additional multifunction or media keys.
An FN key is located on the right half of the keyboard, to the right of the ALT-GR key. This allows you to use additional keys that are marked accordingly. This is reminiscent of the design of many laptop keyboards.
Roccat Pyro Software
What we like about the software: Roccat relies on the “Roccat Swarm Software” for its Pyro. As soon as you connect the keyboard to your computer, the device is immediately recognized by the PC.
You can then download and install the software from the manufacturer’s website. The software immediately recognizes the keyboard and downloads a corresponding feature update.
It is worth mentioning that most of the keyboard’s functions also work without the software. The FN functions can be used without any issues. However, for additional macros, special commands, and AIMO lighting, you will still need the software.
Most keys can be mapped with new functions for game mode. However, double mapping with Easy-Shift is not possible with all keys. Easy-Shift is limited to the left half of the keyboard, which is not a disadvantage.
Roccat Swarm: Here you can reassign (almost) all keys of the Roccat Pyro or double-map them with Easy-Shift.
What we don’t like: Roccat’s “Swarm software” remains confusing. While the software generally offers an enormous range of features, it is likely that very few buyers will use it. We would continue to wish for more intuitive menus or a window with the most important functions, similar to what Fnatic does with its OP software.
In Practice
In this section, we will show you how the keyboard performs in practical tests. We will discuss ergonomics and handling. We will also look at how well typing and gaming on the keyboard is and what possibilities the keyboard offers in practice. We will explain the following points:
Ergonomics and handling
The keys and volume
Macro functions
Performance
Ergonomics and Handling
What we like: Roccat uses similar keycaps for the Pyro as those found in the Fnatic Streak tested by MeinMMO. The keys are gray-black, and the keys are integrated into the keycaps and not glued on. Additionally, all keycaps can be easily removed and cleaned.
The keys feel pleasant and premium under your fingers. The wrist rest fits snugly and cannot be moved after installation. The wrists rest comfortably on it.
Side view of the Roccat Pyro.
The media control wheel offers a decent rotation with stepped increments. The wheel does not spin freely; instead, we feel the notches. In Windows, the volume can be adjusted in increments of 2. This is acceptable, but absolute fine-tuning is not possible this way.
What didn’t go well: While Roccat used a magnetic attachment for the wrist rest in the Vulcan series, here a plastic clip is used. The rest is pressed into the keyboard until the clip snaps into place.
We cannot yet tell you how quickly these plastic clips will wear out after about 2 weeks of use.
The keys of the keyboard: The Pyro features red switches from the manufacturer TTC. Red switches provide neither a distinct click nor are they tactile. As a result, the keys always feel the same.
Those who primarily purchase the gaming keyboard for gaming will appreciate the high speed, low resistance, and especially the low noise. We like the keys here. They are quick and responsive and not quite as loud as comparable switches.
For heavy typists or for home office use, the red switches are only conditionally suitable. Here, blue and brown switches feel significantly more comfortable and precise, as we feel each keypress distinctly. There is hardly any noticeable difference between the red TTC switches and comparable Cherry switches. We can say little about durability after about 3 weeks.
While the red keys are fast and nimble and suitable for gaming, we miss the crisp actuation point that we are used to from other keys when it comes to typing.
In practical tests, we also noticed that dirt is easily recognizable on the keys. Slightly greasy fingers are enough to leave unsightly fingerprints on the keys. Cleaning the keycaps is, however, straightforward.
The plastic caps can be easily removed from the keyboard; underneath are the red switches.
The lighting is more subtle and understated than that of Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro tested by MeinMMO. It is bright enough for evening gaming and can still be configured. Through the Swarm software, we can assign lighting to each key.
All keys on the keyboard are also easy to see in the dark – thanks to the lighting.
Macro Functions
What we like: The FN function works well. Like on a laptop, pre-defined keys can be used this way. Additionally, the option to swap the Windows and FN keys is helpful: thanks to this feature, the functions of the keys switch places.
In game mode, certain keys are disabled or offer different functions that we can set ourselves. For example, in game mode, the Windows key is deactivated. This is especially helpful in heated battles and is a sensible extension for a gaming keyboard.
What we don’t like: The Easy-Shift key can only be awkwardly used in normal office use by first switching to game mode via the FN key. This is unnecessarily complicated and was criticized with the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro as well.
Conclusion: Gaming Keyboard for Gamers, Suitable for Office Use to a Limited Extent
Who is the gaming keyboard suitable for? With the red key switches, Roccat primarily targets gamers. The keys are fast and quiet and can also convince us in competitive gaming.
For heavy typers or those looking for a keyboard for the home office, we would rather recommend the Vulcan series with the in-house Titan switches (brown, tactile). The red switches lack the crisp actuation point and distinct key actuation that we personally prefer. My personal recommendation for heavy typers remains the Roccat Vulcan 121.
For around 100 euros, you get a well-made gaming keyboard with fast and quiet keys and a successful lighting system that looks particularly impressive in combination with other Roccat devices.
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What alternatives are there? With the HyperX Alloy Origins, you get a good gaming keyboard with similar features to Roccat’s Pyro. Additionally, with the Alloy Origins, you can detach the cable. Here too, you get linear, red switches optimized for speed.
With the SteelSeries Apex 3, you also get a good gaming keyboard under 100 euros. However, the Apex 3 uses membrane keys instead of mechanical switches. Still, you also get good workmanship and independent media keys here. However, Roccat’s Pyro offers significantly more options in terms of lighting.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game full of sad and tragic stories. At its core is the “Van der Linde” gang. MeinMMO introduces you to 5 of the gang’s most tragic characters.
What is the “Van der Linde” gang? If you haven’t played the story of RDR2 yourself: You take on the role of the outlaw Arthur Morgan. At the beginning of the 20th century, he is part of an outlaw gang known as the “Van der Linde” gang.
This gang is led by the namesake Dutch Van der Linde and Hosea Mathews and was founded in 1870. The gang does not see itself as the classic outlaws who rob and kill without mercy. Van der Linde himself describes the group as a sworn community that simply wants to live in freedom.
The gang members are interesting and believable figures with diverse backgrounds. They convey a credible image of the time at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the era of the legendary Wild West.
All these characters contributed to RDR2 winning the Game of the Year award for the best narrative in the release year 2018 (via imdb.com). We want to introduce you to 5 individuals who have particularly tragic stories.
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Note on Content and Spoiler Warning: This is a personal selection. If you find other members of the group more interesting, feel free to let us know in the comments below this article. If you haven’t played the game yet, consider yourself warned for possible spoilers. We are deliberately focusing on side characters. Therefore, the protagonists Arthur Morgan and John Marston are not included in this list. Additionally, we are leaving out the founder Dutch as he plays a major role in the main story.
Jack Marston
Who is he? Jack Marston is the only child in the group. He is considered the son of Abigail Roberts and John Marston. John is another protagonist in RDR2 whose role you take on in the epilogue of the game. In RDR1, John is the main character.
His son Jack is therefore also found in both parts. It shows what a hard life Jack has led since his earliest childhood. Despite everything, he differs from his rough and jaded father, as he was interested in books and history. For a while, it seemed Jack could become a writer or a scholar.
This is what Jack experiences in RDR2: From the start, he spent his life within a gang of outlaws and was raised by this community. They were devoted and tried to keep him out of criminal activities. Jack had a close relationship with the members and called many “Uncle” and “Aunt.”
However, it soon became clear that all noble motives meant nothing: The gang stole and killed to achieve their goals of freedom and wealth. This inevitably had an impact on a child.
During the story, Jack was even kidnapped and witnessed the slow decline of the community. Additionally, the government, with its Pinkerton agents, was constantly on the group’s tail. Jack also had to watch as these agents kidnapped his mother Abigail to catch Dutch. At that point, the gang was already so fractured that Dutch simply abandoned them. It was Arthur who rescued them.
It was also Arthur who encouraged John to take Abigail and Jack away and leave the gang to start a quiet life. The main goal was for Jack not to live the same life as his parents.
Teenage Years in Red Dead Redemption 1
This is what Jack experiences in RDR1: However, the attempt ultimately failed. John bought land to set up a farm and provide his family with a quiet life, and everything initially looked good. Jack even got a little sister. However, she died for unknown reasons very early, which was a hard blow for the small family in exile.
Eventually, Pinkerton agents appeared again, taking Abigail and Jack hostage to use John for their purposes and eliminate the rest of the old gang. Jack was once again a hostage and had to hope that his father would not be shot and would return.
Ultimately, John did indeed return, and they lived somewhat peacefully on the “Beecher’s Hope” farm for a few months. But then the government broke the deal, and Jack had to watch as his father was shot by a military team because he was trying to give his family time to escape.
When a few years later his mother also died, Jack was left all alone. In the end, he followed in his father’s footsteps, became an outlaw, and embarked on his own quest for revenge.
Short Normality: John teaches Jack how to hunt.
Jack Marston, at 19 years old at the end of RDR1.
Jack is the symbol of how hopeless the story surrounding the “Van der Linde” gang and John Marston is. Despite all his parents’ efforts, he ended up in the same vicious cycle as his father.
What happens to him next? That is not known. In the epilogue of RDR1, Jack shot one of the Pinkerton agents responsible for his father’s death. After that, the game ended. Jack has since been considered a possible character for a potential sequel.
The character we will introduce you to on the next page is also being considered for this role.
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If you enjoy playing sniper rifles in PvE in Destiny 2, you should take a closer look at a new sniper – namely Praedyth’s Revenge. MeinMMO explains what makes this weapon a top choice for PvE.
This weapon is about: With the returnee from part 1, Praedyth’s Revenge, the sniper arsenal of Destiny 2 was expanded with another strong specimen during Season 14. Many players rave about this new kinetic sniper and already praise it in a certain configuration as a top-tier weapon, meta-breaker, or a must-have for PvE – provided you can consistently land hits with the weapon.
If you have a preference for sniper rifles and generally often rely on this weapon category, you should definitely take a closer look at Praedyth’s Revenge. By the way, the sniper belongs to the archetype with rapid-fire casing (140s) – it doesn’t have the highest penetration power, but it has larger reserves and a slightly increased reload speed when the magazine is empty.
How to get the new sniper: You can obtain Praedyth’s Revenge from the new old raid The Vault of Glass, which also celebrated its return in Season 14 in Destiny.
The sniper rifle can drop there after the oracle phase (2nd encounter)
And after the battle with the final boss Atheon (5th encounter) randomly.
Once you have received it, you can also randomly draw Praedyth’s Revenge from the 4 hidden chests
or specifically purchase it at the stairs by Atheon with the currency “Conqueror’s Spoils” after the raid ends.
What can the weapon do? In short: Praedyth’s Revenge is currently the sniper with the highest damage output in PvE of Destiny 2 with a certain roll – at least among the legendary representatives of the weapon category.
This is due to a unique perk that only exists in this form on the “new” raid weapons from the Vault of Glass – rewind rounds. This effect does the following: If you fire the magazine empty and hit enemies, the weapon will automatically reload – based on the number of hits landed. It is also important that the last shot of the magazine hits. If you miss here, there is no ammunition returned.
The perk rewind rounds is currently only available on raid weapons from the Vault of Glass
In practice, it works like this:
If you hit with all shots from the magazine and also land the last shot on target, you will immediately and automatically get back about half of the magazine from reserves. Against large targets, such as a raid boss, this shouldn’t be a big problem for inexperienced guardians.
If you also hit with all these extra shots, you will get half of them back.
As a practical example: If you have 7 rounds in the magazine of Praedyth’s Revenge and hit with all 7, you will receive 4 shots back. If you then also hit with those 4 shots, you will get another 2 rounds back. If you then also bring these 2 projectiles on target, unfortunately, it has no effect anymore. Instead of getting one shot back, you’ll have to reload for the first time.
In this case, however, you can bring a maximum of 13 shots on target without reloading – and that’s enormous.
A god roll of Praedyth’s Revenge
The god roll for PvE: The effect of rewind rounds is particularly effectively complemented by another perk – namely from piercing reserves. This perk causes the last rounds of a magazine to deal more damage to enemies. Specifically, this means that the last 4 bullets of the magazine receive a damage boost, with the last two dealing the highest (extra) damage – about 26 % more.
Through rewind rounds, this effect can best be triggered multiple times in a magazine before you even need to reload:
The first time with the regular last 4 bullets of the magazine
Then with the 4 that you first get back
And then with the last two that you gain back again
Add a boss mod here and you have an extremely powerful weapon against numerous bosses in the game. Regardless of which mods or perks, the rifle cannot have more than 7 shots in the magazine.
The Destiny YouTuber Rick Kackis has put this perk combo of Praedyth’s Revenge against other perks and other common PvE sniper combos and this god roll achieved the highest damage output in testing during the damage phase against raid boss Riven. Here he has dealt extensively with the weapon:
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Therefore, it is definitely a weapon and perk combo that every sniper enthusiast should take a closer look at – provided you raid and get the weapon with the right roll in your hands.
What about PvP? Particularly strong in Praedyth’s Revenge in PvE, but some guardians also rave about the new sniper in PvP, stating that with the right perks in the right hands, it can definitely make a mark in guardian duels. For this, mods like Fixer Grip or Moving Target in column 1 and Piercing Reserves and First Shot in the second are recommended.
What do you think of Praedyth’s Revenge? Have you perhaps already played the weapon and had your own experiences with this new sniper? Feel free to let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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What kind of city is this? Windhelm is located in the Eastern March region in the province of Skyrim and in the game, it is the seat of Jorunn, the King of the Nords. The city is ancient and considered the oldest still inhabited city on the continent.
It was once built by the legendary hero Ysgramor, who had the settlement erected as a monument for his dead son by enslaved elves.
Everything in Windhelm is too crowded.
What is the most annoying thing? The sorrow of the former builder and the suffering of the enslaved elves seem to have transferred to the players when they spend more time in Windhelm. As the city has become increasingly winding and confusing over the course of its formation.
Moreover, even the pathways are often walled off, creating even more of a sense of claustrophobia and winding.
Anyway, you spend much more time in this city trying to find the quest giver or a specific location in the maze of alleys and paths. Fun looks different.
This is what the city looks like.
Why isn’t everything terrible? The ancient Nord metropolis Windhelm features an epic bridge and a massive palace, where the ruler of the Ebonheart Pact resides. You can hardly get tired of these colossal structures, and both are fortunately easy to find.
Sentinel – Less would be more
What kind of city is this? Sentinel, or Shield Watch, is the capital of the province of Hammerfell and belongs to the realm of the Redguards. The settlement is located on the edge of the Alik’r desert and is particularly spacious in layout.
The expanse of Sentinel.
What is the most annoying thing? Exactly this expansiveness of the city, reminiscent of the desert, is its biggest problem. The place is just too far spread out! Even central points of contact are extremely far apart, and heaven help you if you have a quest that requires you to go to the outskirts of this elongated settlement. You might find yourself walking for a while.
If you spend a lot of time in Sentinel, you wish nothing more than for the Redguards to simply tear down the city and rebuild it in a more compact way.
This shows the extent of the city well.
Why isn’t everything terrible? As long as you’re not a Redguard with a penchant for patriotism, you don’t necessarily have to go to Sentinel. But if you happen to be there, you should check out the magnificent royal palace and look out for theater groups with their often bizarre performances.
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What do you think of our selection of five terrible places in The Elder Scrolls Online? Leave it in the comments. The possibly worst cities in the ESO world would probably belong to the Dwemer if they still existed. Because the underground tunnels are extremely winding. But we will probably never get to fully unravel the mystery of the Dwemer in ESO.
The Elder Scrolls Online is a game full of beautiful locations. However, some of them are not very welcoming, especially when it comes to these 5 worst cities in ESO!
Not every place in Tamriel is constructed the same. Each race has its own styles, and the city planning varies greatly by region of the world. There are positive examples, such as the mostly straightforward cities of the Imperials and the High Elves.
And then there are architectural nightmares that drive (almost) every player mad with their winding alleys, confusing structures, and frustrating verticality.
These are the most annoying cities in Tamriel
The following 5 cities were unanimously chosen by the ESO team at MeinMMO as the worst places on the continent. The main factors here were clarity and accessibility to important locations in the city.
Vivec City – Beautiful, terrible pyramids
What kind of city is this? The city named after the living Dunmer god Vivec has already driven players to despair in two games. Because the metropolis of Vvardenfell in the province of Morrowind is a temple city designed according to the god’s specifications, consisting of several pyramid-like structures (districts) built in a swampy area.
While the city frustrated players in full bloom in the game Morrowind, ESO players at least have the grace that during this game, the city is not yet finished and not all pyramids stand.
The districts are terrible to navigate.
What is the most annoying thing? The pyramid-like districts are horrifically structured. The entrances to the various levels of the colossal structures are never where you need them, and you spend a lot of time walking around the massive buildings just to realize you need to be one level higher or lower.
This doesn’t get any better once you find the access because often you have to go somewhere completely different inside if you are looking for a specific NPC or shop. Navigation in the halls of the Dunmer is more than tedious, and some players are just glad when they finally complete all quests in Vivec City. At some point, you might be longing for the day when the asteroid hanging in the air finally falls down and this miserable construction project ends.
The map of Vivec City.
Why isn’t everything terrible? As annoying as the districts in Vivec City are: They look extremely cool. The city has a unique appearance, and the palace of the God King, which towers over all the districts, is truly impressive. And who knows, maybe the confusing construction is also pure intention so that the subjects of the living god don’t get any foolish ideas?
By the way, who only visits the outskirts of the city will appreciate the conveniently accessible crafting stations that, luckily, are not located in the districts.
Abah’s Landing – Alleyways, towers, and canals
What kind of city is this? Abah’s Landing is located in the southern province of Hammerfell, primarily inhabited by Redguards. The city was introduced with the whimsical DLC “Thieves Guild” and was meant to impress players with its lively flair of honorable rogues, intrigues, and a lot of oriental charm.
Abah’s Landing is a winding nightmare.
What is the most annoying thing? In Abah’s Landing, the designers probably took inspiration from cities in the medieval East, such as Baghdad or Damascus. Because the city consists of various angles and levels. While you can still get along quite well on the main road, it becomes extremely confusing in the backyards and alleys.
Additionally, throughout the Thieves Guild storyline, you constantly have to climb the towers and roofs of the city since that is where the thieves prefer to hang out. The access to these lofty places is often located in completely different areas than indicated by the quest marker, and even those who find the right path often fall from the unsecured walkways and have to start over.
The map of the city.
Why isn’t everything terrible? Despite the terrible navigation, Abah’s Landing unfolds a certain rough charm precisely for that reason. And those who once fled from the guards after a botched theft will find the many winding alleys an ideal escape route and may not curse them as much.
Valenwood – Tree cities are always problematic
What kind of city is this? The place Valenwood is – oh surprise – a city of tree-dwelling Wood Elves. The settlement is located in the Green Shade area in Valenwood, the realm of the Bosmer.
As it befits a Wood Elf city, the colossal trees make up a large part of the buildings there and you often find yourself at dizzying heights.
The worst city in ESO!
What is the most annoying thing? You can already guess it, but these tree houses are a nightmare for anyone who isn’t a squirrel. Because, as in all vertical places in ESO, the quest markers only indicate where a target is located, not how to get there. And while you are usually guided to a house in a “normal” city, in Valenwood, you often stand in front of a tree trunk wondering, “How do I get up there?”.
The solution is usually some staircase or a bridge leading from another tree to the desired place. That’s frustrating!
Additionally, the way shrine in Valenwood seems to be built miles away from the location. Hence, one has to crawl through the forest for an eternity before being able to finally explore the miserable tree city.
On the map it still looks okay.
Why isn’t everything terrible? In Valenwood, there isn’t much good to talk about. Unless you like trees and can come to terms with the overall beautiful and harmonious architecture.
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What kind of city is this? Windhelm is located in the Eastern March region in the province of Skyrim and in the game, it is the seat of Jorunn, the King of the Nords. The city is ancient and considered the oldest still inhabited city on the continent.
It was once built by the legendary hero Ysgramor, who had the settlement erected as a monument for his dead son by enslaved elves.
Everything in Windhelm is too crowded.
What is the most annoying thing? The sorrow of the former builder and the suffering of the enslaved elves seem to have transferred to the players when they spend more time in Windhelm. As the city has become increasingly winding and confusing over the course of its formation.
Moreover, even the pathways are often walled off, creating even more of a sense of claustrophobia and winding.
Anyway, you spend much more time in this city trying to find the quest giver or a specific location in the maze of alleys and paths. Fun looks different.
This is what the city looks like.
Why isn’t everything terrible? The ancient Nord metropolis Windhelm features an epic bridge and a massive palace, where the ruler of the Ebonheart Pact resides. You can hardly get tired of these colossal structures, and both are fortunately easy to find.
Sentinel – Less would be more
What kind of city is this? Sentinel, or Shield Watch, is the capital of the province of Hammerfell and belongs to the realm of the Redguards. The settlement is located on the edge of the Alik’r desert and is particularly spacious in layout.
The expanse of Sentinel.
What is the most annoying thing? Exactly this expansiveness of the city, reminiscent of the desert, is its biggest problem. The place is just too far spread out! Even central points of contact are extremely far apart, and heaven help you if you have a quest that requires you to go to the outskirts of this elongated settlement. You might find yourself walking for a while.
If you spend a lot of time in Sentinel, you wish nothing more than for the Redguards to simply tear down the city and rebuild it in a more compact way.
This shows the extent of the city well.
Why isn’t everything terrible? As long as you’re not a Redguard with a penchant for patriotism, you don’t necessarily have to go to Sentinel. But if you happen to be there, you should check out the magnificent royal palace and look out for theater groups with their often bizarre performances.
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What do you think of our selection of five terrible places in The Elder Scrolls Online? Leave it in the comments. The possibly worst cities in the ESO world would probably belong to the Dwemer if they still existed. Because the underground tunnels are extremely winding. But we will probably never get to fully unravel the mystery of the Dwemer in ESO.
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Amazon’s MMO New World has introduced the region of Windkreis (Windsward) in a mini-documentary. There are various places to explore for players.
This has been shown: In New World, you travel to the mysterious island of Aeternum, which offers plenty of opportunities for exploration with its various regions. The developers have now released a short flight over the “Windkreis” region.
In the video, a narrator talks about the idyllic landscapes that await you in Windkreis, but also about the dangers that lurk there. Among other things, there is a settlement, a fortress, and a mysterious temple.
This is what the Windkreis region holds
You can discover: The video shows a diverse landscape. From green grasslands ideal for gathering resources, it continues to the main settlement of Windkreis. There you will find a small river, a blacksmith, and a station where you can craft clothing.
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In addition, you can visit places like an inn and a tannery. There you can craft ranged weapons or furniture for housing in New World.
North of the town, it becomes a bit less idyllic. There you can enter the Amrhein Temple. However, this is not necessarily recommended for beginners, as the Amrhein excavation is one of the expeditions – a dungeon that is meant to challenge players. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch was able to try this out – here he shares his experiences in the dungeon.
In the main settlement, you will find everything to prepare for adventures
In the northwest of Windkreis, you will find Fort Windkreis. This is a fortress where you can compete against other players. The different factions can earn bonuses by taking control of the forts in New World. The video shows that defenders can rely on tools like repeating crossbows or ballistae, while attackers might exploit gaps in the back of the fort to sneak past the fortifications. Learn more about how open-world PvP works in New World here.
Additionally, the dangers of New World are described. From the “Corrupted,” which gather at the edge of the region, to the dangerous puma, it covers everything. Those who prefer to avoid fighting can instead take out their fishing rod and relax while fishing.
In Pokémon GO, the record for the most experience points for a single Pokémon catch has apparently been broken. A trainer secured 73,760 XP. How did he do it?
This is what happened: On the platform reddit, trainer AirbenderSteven shows a screenshot from Pokémon GO. The graphic displays the catch rewards he earned for Flauschling. What’s special about it are some bonuses that the trainer saved and combined.
With this targeted catch, he managed to receive a tremendous amount of experience points for just a single throw. The trainer community is celebrating this achievement and giving the player a lot of support.
How did he do it?
These are the XP: The XP are divided into 8 different areas. The largest portion is for the part that rewards the trainer for catching Pokémon on 7 consecutive days. This is known as the 7-Day Streak.
Caught Pokémon: 800 XP
New Pokémon: 2,000 XP
First catch of the day: 12,000 XP
Streak bonus: 48,000 XP
Fabulous throw: 8,000 XP
Curveball: 160 XP
On the first throw: 400 XP
Expert Handler: 2,400 XP
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The bonus for the “new Pokémon” was earned because he saved the encounter with Flauschling until that moment. If the “Expert Handler” bonus doesn’t mean anything to you: It is available with AR+. When you approach a Pokémon and manage to catch it without it noticing you, this bonus is credited.
Additionally, AirbenderSteven received 13,687 stardust for this catch.
Trainer AirbenderSteven writes: “World record for catch XP. The absolute highest amount of experience points that can be received since the launch of Pokémon GO. Eight times experience points for each individual category except ‘new Pokémon’, which is only increased by the lucky egg and nothing else.”
To receive so many XP, the event, a lucky egg, good timing, and the skills of the trainer all came together.
Have you ever tried to get a lot of XP from a single catch, or do you not pay much attention to that and just catch many Pokémon instead?
In the coming weeks, you will have many opportunities to prove your catching skills and earn experience points. Because now it is clear which events are planned for the near future. All events in June 2021 for Pokémon GO we will show you here in the overview.
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The PS5 DualSense Controller offers a lot of interesting features that are supposed to make gaming particularly realistic. With a somewhat hidden function, you can even feel your music. MeinMMO explains how it works. And the best part is that you don’t have to buy a PS5 for it.
For many gamers, the DualSense controller is one of the best innovations on the PlayStation 5. This is partly due to the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. For example, you should feel when you walk through sand or want to reload a weapon. This makes the gameplay feel particularly realistic.
Through a little-known feature, you can try out the DualSense controller not on your console, but on your PC. Because on your Windows PC, you can use a trick to not only hear music through the controller but also “feel” it.
This seems very strange and quite crazy at first, but it is fairly easy to set up. MeinMMO explains how the trick works and what you need for it.
With this trick, you can feel your music with the DualSense controller
What you need: A DualSense controller, a USB-C cable, a Windows PC, and music on your PC that you want to listen to, for example, via the Spotify app. Basically, the trick also works with music that you listen to via Amazon or as an audio file on your PC.
By the way, you don’t need a PS5 console; a DualSense controller is enough. If you want to buy a PS5 console, just check our PS5 ticker on MeinMMO.
This is how it works:
Connect your DualSense controller to the PC via a USB-C cable. If you’re doing this for the first time, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers.
In Windows, select your DualSense controller in the menu “Select Playback Device” (the small speaker in the taskbar). Windows refers to it as “Wireless Controller.”
Here, select “Speaker Setup” and then choose “Advanced Setup” in the next step.
In the Sound window, select the controller as your audio device and go to “Properties” in the window.
In this window, select “Enhancements.”
In this window, check the box for “Speaker Fill” and save the settings. You can then close the windows.
Here you can find the settings for your DualSense controller. We have numbered the steps for you.
Now you can start music through your Spotify app or another app. Now you should be able to “feel” your music on the desktop PC. The trick does not work on the PlayStation 5.
If you want to not only feel the music but also hear it, you’ll need to connect headphones to your controller. By the way, we also introduce the best gaming headsets and headphones in detail here on MeinMMO:
From May 23 to May 30, it was relatively quiet in the MMORPGs. However, June kicks off with two major expansions. Additionally, we have summarized all the important news of the week for you.
The talk of the week: Dreamworld is set to become a new MMO where thousands of players can interact with each other and the environment, unleashing their creativity. According to the developers, it is supposed to be the “last game you will play”. However, the Kickstarter campaign turned into a huge fiasco.
Dungeons & Dragons Online brought back the Crystal Cove event (via Twitter). It runs until June 13 and allows you to fight pirates and exciting instances where you can find XP and good loot.
This is what happened in the MMORPGs in development:
That was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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