ESO has a problem with tanks in dungeons – A player explains why

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

A player of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) explained why fewer and fewer people want to play a tank. The reason is the inexperienced teammates they are randomly matched with.

What did the player mean? Giant_Cosmic_Fart wrote that he wanted to do a veteran dungeon run in the Blackheart’s Refuge as a tank (via reddit). He played with two damage dealers he did not know as a PUG (Pick Up Group).

At first, he was happy because this group composition is actually quite effective. However, it quickly became clear that the two teammates had little experience with ESO and did not really know how to play their role effectively.

The damage dealers, who were supposed to deal high damage, could hardly do anything against the enemies. They even complained about the tank. When the boss fight also turned into a disaster, the reddit user left the game, seeing no point in continuing.

In this video, you can see a good run through the Blackheart’s Refuge:

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Inexperienced ESO players ruin the fun for veterans

What is the problem? PUG describes in ESO the ability to easily form a group with random players to quickly do a dungeon run. However, sometimes you encounter players with little experience in The Elder Scrolls Online.

Especially for dungeons and trials, it is important to have a good group where everyone knows exactly what they need to do. Every player must play their role effectively and have a build that is meticulously tailored to the assigned tasks.

If this is not the case, it becomes extremely difficult to complete the tasks. Often, veterans feel like teachers who must guide the less experienced players alongside. This would not be so bad in principle if it did not happen in exactly those situations where you need to rely on each other and do not actually have time to play teacher.

The reddit user PartyHatFrogs can relate to this and points out another problem with the situation in response to his reddit post:

One more point – and this is what has really kept me from “pugging” – is the attitude you encounter with inexperienced players. I really enjoyed teaching players who were not familiar with a veteran DLC dungeon or going in blind at launch and figuring out the mechanics together. They are so excited to finally get their Zaan helmet or vDoM skin!

But repeatedly, I end up with players who take absolutely no consideration for the rest of the group. Believe it or not, 1000+ champions steaming through dungeons are not the only “toxic players.” There are also inexperienced players with low champion points who refuse to follow the mechanics once explained or who do not bother to adapt their skills to the fight and adjust when what they are using is not sufficient.

ESO and the struggles of a tank

The described problem should not be confused with the fake tanks that can also annoy in ESO. Here, players sign up as tanks for groups, even though they are actually damage dealers. The reason for this is that they get into dungeons faster that way.

The issue that Giant_Cosmic_Fart addresses is that he has to play with inexperienced DDs as a real tank, which makes the dungeon run problematic and annoying. Players who are in a well-coordinated group where everyone knows each other or who are active in a guild do not have this problem. This is purely about the quick grouping with random players.

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Why is this a problem for tanks? As a tank, you want to protect the damage dealers, draw the enemies to yourself, and mitigate damage. However, playing with inexperienced players can lead to the damage dealers – as seen in Giant_Cosmic_Fart’s example – dealing hardly any damage. This is due to the builds not being effectively skilled and the characters not using suitable and good weapons and armor.

Then the tank has to additionally take on the role of a damage dealer, which is not his job. This can certainly lead to frustration.

Anyone who chooses a tank as a character wants to play that role and not also be a damage dealer. Especially not when there is already someone fulfilling that role in the group.

This is what players demand: Players believe that ESO needs to introduce newcomers to the game better. The game should teach them how to play their class effectively so that they are important and useful in groups.

PartyHatFrogs sums it up:

The game does a terrible job of teaching and preparing players for anything remotely challenging.

This rekindles the ongoing conflict between players who want to be efficient and those who want to have fun in an MMORPG. You can read more about this in this column:

Is efficiency in an MMORPG more important than having fun on an adventure?

What is your view on the issue in ESO? Or in other MMORPGs? Or are the two reddit users just too critical?

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Destiny 2 brings a lot of new weapons and an iconic returnee in Season 14

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 6 minutes

In Destiny 2 the Season 14 is starting in a few days and we now know many of the new weapons that await you in various activities. Players can expect a mix of beloved classics in a new guise and fresh weapons.

Recently, Bungie piqued players’ interest with a fun trailer for the new Season 14, which starts on May 11. Now the Destiny developer follows up in the TWaB (weekly blog post) and presents the new killing tools that you will hunt in the Season of the Splicer.

We were shown many new and revised weapons. Currently, especially the return of a legendary classic is causing excitement among Guardians – and we are not talking this time about the Fatebringer. Included is also the new quest weapon and many weapons from various activities.

This favorite is coming back: When you ask Guardians which legendary weapons they always carried in Destiny 1, you get many answers. However, if you narrow the question down to the most popular scout rifle, the answer in 99% of cases is: “The Hung Jury (Uneinigkeit SR4) from Dead Orbit!”

This precise weapon with top-tier perks is being brought back to Destiny 2 by Bungie with Season 14. What the weapon will be called in the new version or what perks it has is still a mystery. However, we can say with certainty that “Uneinigkeit 2.0” looks just as stylish as it did back then:

Above left, we can see how Hung Jury (Uneinigkeit SR4) looks in Destiny 2

Here’s how you get the weapon: The weapon goes into the loot pool of the Nightfall: The Ordeal. MeinMMO has already reported that the 3 current weapons from Season 13 are taking a break and will be replaced by 3 fresh weapons – now we know what to expect visually.

The Omolon sniper rifle and the fusion rifle in the picture are also newly revamped classics from Destiny 1, returning now as Nightfall weapons.

For Nightfall weapons, the following applies:

  • The higher the difficulty, the higher the drop chance at the end of the strike mission
  • The 3 weapons rotate: each week there is a different gun in the loot pool
  • At the top tier, you can earn the stronger master versions of the weapons (this high difficulty will only be made available during Season 14)

15 more weapons from the Season of the Splicer

This is in the new Season Pass:

  • On the left, we see a shotgun
  • At the bottom, there is a heavy machine gun
  • On the right, you can see an exotic pistol

What do we know about the exotic? A lot is already known about the pistol: This is a new exotic from Season 14 called Kryosthesie 77K. This weapon deals Stasis damage, and in the trailer, we already saw how it froze an enemy after a short charge.

Until now, the dangerous ice powers were only available through abilities – with the exception of an exotic grenade launcher, which is very weak, requires rare power ammunition but can create Stasis crystals. A pistol that presumably uses primary ammunition but has access to Stasis already has PvP guardians shivering in their boots.

Here’s a closer look at Kryosthesie 77K:

Stasis on a primary weapon – what is the catch?

The legendary shotgun, the legendary machine gun, and the exotic pistol are waiting in the new Season Pass of Season 14. Here they can also be earned by free-to-play guardians. In the past, the exotic for purchasers of the pass was already waiting at level 1, for everyone else at level 35.

Seasonal weapons with a touch of Cyberpunk

This is what you can find in the seasonal activities: More weapons with a futuristic neon-chrome look can be earned through the new Override activity.

  • In the top left, we either have a grenade launcher for the special slot or an auto rifle with a very open barrel
  • On the right, we can see a pistol – possibly a hand cannon, although the model would be somewhat small for the huge revolvers
  • In the middle, we have something reminiscent of a rapid-fire Vex weapon – an auto rifle, scout, or possibly a submachine gun?
  • At the bottom, we presumably see a pulse rifle

Override is a 6-guardian activity that features an automatic player search. Participating requires owning the Season Pass – for one week, however, all guardians can get a taste of the activity for free.

The new weapons in the picture can also be obtained from Umbra Engrams. Whether they will be added to the current loot or the engravings will be revised is currently unknown.

This is the new quest weapon: Each season, you can earn a so-called quest weapon through a quest. This is a legendary gun that has fixed perks, among which you can choose from various combinations.

In Season 14, you’ll get the fusion rifle “Astonishing”:

Astonishing is likely to become Query of Fate 2.0

Whether you tackle the quest in PvP, Gambit, or the Crucible was entirely up to you in recent times. Once you have the weapon, you can unlock ornaments (skins) matching the 3 activities.

We already know one of the perks of “Astonishing”: Salvage Salvo. This is the once-unique ability of the top-tier weapon “Query of Fate,” which is now in retirement. Read more about the perk and why it caused quite a stir during the announcement here: Destiny 2 whispers “quietly” that a strong weapon is coming back soon.

Which weapons are still coming in Season 14?

This loot is coming to the playlists: The so-called core playlists in Destiny are Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible matches. All 3 modes will receive a new legendary weapon starting in Season 14, which you can randomly receive upon completing a round.

So far, only the appearance of the 3 new weapons is known:

  • The grenade launcher on the left you’ll get in Strikes
  • The submachine gun on the right is for Gambit – the weapon strongly resembles the top SMG from Season 8, which most people likely forgot.
  • The revolver at the bottom goes into the Crucible

The new weapons do not replace any old loot but are added to the pool. You can still hunt your “Last Dollar“.

What about the Iron Banner? Even the dusty PvP event Iron Banner will receive some love in Season 14. Lord Saladin will bring you 4 new weapons every month.

More info on the 4 Iron Banner weapons can be found here

Were those all the new weapons? No! We already know that we can expect the raid weapons from the Glass Chamber. So you can look forward to the Fatebringer 2.0.

Additionally, we can be quite sure that there is still a secret exotic weapon hiding somewhere in Season 14. The new trailer also revealed the old class swords, which likely indicate an update. Bungie itself announces in the TWaB: “Now we’ve reached the point where we can say ‘and more.’ There are certainly more weapons to discover as you play.”

More about Season 14:

What do you think of the new weapons that are already known? Is there too much fan service for the Destiny 1 veterans, or is it totally fine that Bungie takes the beloved models and gives them new perks and stats? Let us know your opinion in the comments.

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WoW: The legendary “South Park” sword is finally coming back

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

One of the most famous swords from World of Warcraft is getting a redesign. Soon you’ll be able to get the “South Park” blade.

In the long lifespan of World of Warcraft, many myths and stories have developed. For many, the “South Park” episode “Make Love, not Warcraft” will still be well remembered. Especially one sword from this episode stayed in the minds of many players. It will now get a “remake” and can be obtained again in the next patch.

What kind of sword is it? The Killer of the Undead is a rune blade from the Naxxramas raid, which served as transmog for many players and thus is a quite coveted weapon. However, the sword has aged noticeably, so it simply can no longer compete graphically with modern weapons.

The developers of WoW seem to have taken this as an opportunity to revise the weapon model. In Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, the “Devouring Cold” is likely to appear – the old sword with a new, high-resolution model.

WoW Sword of a Thousand Truths Remake
This is what the new sword “Devouring Cold” looks like. Image source: wowhead

What does this have to do with South Park? The sword gained fame when it appeared in the series South Park. There, it was the “Sword of a Thousand Truths” and could be used by the kids to drain all mana from the meanest ganker, leaving him defenseless.

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Later, the sword also appeared again in Naxxramas during the expansion “Wrath of the Lich King” and bore the name “Killer of the Undead” with the small addition “Prophesied by Salzman.” Salzman was an accounting employee at Blizzard in the “South Park” episode.

More about WoW and Patch 9.1 can be found here:

How do you get the sword? Currently, the sword has only been found in the game data from the PTR and is not associated with any stats there. It is quite possible that it is merely a cosmetic reward that serves the transmogification.

A source for the sword is not yet known. Since the sword originally comes from Naxxramas, it is quite conceivable that it will be left by the lich Kel’Thuzad in the upcoming patch – as he will reappear in the raid “Sanctum of Domination” in Patch 9.1.

Will you get the “South Park” sword in new glory? Or does it just look too silly by now?

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CoD Cold War: Update brings new weapon ‘CARV.2’ – This changes too

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Treyarch has released a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This includes, among other things, the new weapon CARV.2 as well as some fixes and changes to the game. Let’s take a look at the patch notes.

What’s the update about? On the evening of May 6, Black Ops Cold War received a new update as part of the current Season 3. This is a small settings update, so you don’t need to download another X gigabyte-sized patch. Nevertheless, there is quite a bit to look forward to.

CoD Cold War Update from 06.05. – Here’s what the patch notes say

The highlight of the new update is likely to be the fresh weapon for most players. But there have also been some changes in the playlists.

Changes to Weapons

New Weapon – CARV.2: The new tactical rifle is now in the game and can be used both in the traditional multiplayer of Black Ops and in Warzone. It will be unlocked through an in-game challenge but is also available in the “Plastic Prototype” bundle as a special blueprint version from the in-game store.

Learn more about it here: CoD Cold War brings a new weapon this week – When and how to get the CARV.2?

The CARV.2

According to initial reactions, the new weapon performs very strongly – even in its “raw” state, meaning without attachments. Additionally, early calls for it to be overpowered are already being made.

Tracer Rounds: Various stability issues have been resolved here. The developers did not provide further details.

Multiplayer

Changes to Modes:

  • Prop Hunt
    • Available through the Party Games playlist, now with the new maps Yamantau and Diesel in the map rotation
    • Mode description has been updated
  • Gun Game
    • Available through the Party Games playlist and added to Quick Play
  • Sticks and Stones
    • Available through the Party Games playlist and Quick Play
  • Gunfight
    • Players receive +100 points for capturing the overtime zone

This is what the playlist looks like now:

  • Yamantau + Diesel 24/7 (new, also available in hardcore)
  • Party Games (new)
  • Snipers Only Moshpit
  • Nuketown 24/7 (also available in hardcore)
  • Gunfight Blueprints
  • Confrontation (also available in hardcore)
  • Fireteam Moshpit
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Zombies

Weapon Changes:

  • A problem has been fixed where aim assist on the Pack-a-Punched Swiss K31 (Swiss KH3353) did not function correctly – including with Deadshot Daiquiri

Daily Challenges:

  • The description of the challenge “Perk Preserver” has been updated to clarify the requirements

Firebase Z:

  • A stability issue related to challenges has been fixed

Outbreak:

  • A stability issue related to zombie spawns has been fixed

This is what the playlist looks like now:

  • Outbreak
  • Firebase Z
  • The Machine
  • Dead Ops Arcade: First Person
  • Dead Ops Arcade
  • Onslaught (PlayStation)
  • Onslaught Containment (Only on PlayStation)
  • Onslaught Nuketown (Only on PlayStation)
  • Onslaught Yamantau (Only on PlayStation)

If you’re interested in zombies but have never really dived in: CoD Cold War: Beginner’s Guide for Zombies – How to succeed in your first rounds

Also interesting:

Have you already unlocked the CARV.2 and have you been able to gain first experiences with it? What do you think of this new firearm? By the way, you can read here on MeinMMO in the coming days how the new weapon performs in practice and what setups are recommended for it.

By the way, Warzone also received a fresh update on May 7: CoD Warzone: New update adjusts weapon balance – Most important buffs, nerfs, fixes

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New MMORPG Elyon should start in beta today – But no one can get in (Update)

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Elyon, the new MMORPG from Korea, was supposed to start its Closed Beta today. However, it currently seems that no one can access the game and complaints on reddit and other platforms are steadily increasing. Find out here what is happening and how the situation is developing.

Updates on Server Status

Last update on May 8: It seems to be running normally now. Enjoy!

May 7, 7:50 AM: There were several updates during the night, but even this morning there were still problems. However, based on my own experience and statements on reddit, at least most players were able to get into the game between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM.

https://twitter.com/Elyon_thegame/status/1390485655675932681

8:00 PM: We have created an article to help bridge the waiting time, which discusses character development: Here’s how you can improve and strengthen your character in the new MMORPG Elyon.

7:40 PM: The server is still not functioning correctly. Some players can get in, but many cannot. The last update on the Twitter account is now more than an hour old. We will keep you updated for now.

5:12 PM: There was actually supposed to be a livestream from Kakao Games today with a chance to win beta keys for Elyon. This has also been postponed until the issues are resolved (via Twitter).

4:44 PM: Now the official Twitter account reports that they are addressing the login issues and will extend the Closed Beta accordingly.

https://twitter.com/Elyon_thegame/status/1390311626490929156

4:30 PM: MyMMO will surely get in, right? No, unfortunately not. In our launcher, the message “The launcher is temporarily closed” appears:

The MyMMO editorial team also cannot access the server, even with the game already installed.

What is happening at Elyon right now?

The Closed Beta of the new and highly anticipated MMORPG Elyon (formerly A:IR) was supposed to start today, May 6, 2021, at 2 PM. However, numerous players are currently reporting not having fun in the colorful fantasy world, but rather experiencing login issues.

Most complaints on reddit and others read as follows:

  • The launcher does not start at all!
  • I press “Play”, but nothing happens!
  • I press “Login” and end up on an endless white screen, then receive a 504 Gateway Timeout
  • I cannot enter “@” for the login
  • From Steam, I get to the account info but cannot find the launcher at all!

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The servers of Elyon are currently down

What does all this mean? The 504 Gateway Timeout suggests that either the users’ internet connection is not suitable or – which is more likely here – the servers of Elyon are currently offline or overloaded and therefore cannot respond to requests.

How many are trying to access the servers? According to the publisher Kakao Games, around 40,000 keys have been issued.

What are the developers saying right now? According to the developers via Discord, the servers have likely been overwhelmed by the influx of players and have been taken offline, with the launchers temporarily blocked. This is why you currently cannot access the game. The developers are working to stabilize the servers so that you can quickly get into the game.

But I want to play Elyon! Patience, young Padawan, as it seems the problem currently lies with the developers and their servers. Such issues are unfortunately not uncommon during the launches of large betas or releases, and I’m sure there is already a frantic effort underway to find a solution. For now, you can still inform yourself about everything that you need to know about the beta launch.

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We will inform you promptly here if the situation changes or if a statement from the developers becomes available. Until then, it is unfortunately necessary to show patience and to somehow bridge the waiting time. Perhaps with another recommendable MMORPG that performed well on Steam in 2021? You might find something in our list.

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CoD Cold War brings a new weapon this week – Here’s how to get the CARV.2

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

This week you can unlock a new weapon for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and CoD Warzone – the tactical rifle CARV.2. But how do you get this new weapon? And when does it come into play?

What is this new weapon all about? In CoD Cold War and the Battle Royale Warzone, the Season 3 is currently running. The start of the new season was not even 2 weeks ago and already brought some new weapons – including the submachine gun PPSh-41 or the sniper rifle K31. And already this week the next new weapon is set to follow – the CARV.2.

By the way, whether it’s worth checking out the Warzone with the still relatively fresh Season 3, you can find out here: Is CoD Warzone worth playing again with Season 3?

New Tactical Rifle CARV.2 Coming – Here’s How to Unlock It

What kind of weapon is the CARV.2 anyway? The CARV.2 will expand the range of tactical rifles with another specimen. According to the developers, this new weapon fires in bursts and stands out in its weapon category mainly due to a high bullet speed, significant damage, solid recoil control, and a generous ammunition supply. Visually, the CARV.2 strongly resembles the G-11 from Heckler & Koch.

Through indirect means and with RNG luck, you can already try out the new weapon in the Zombie mode of Black Ops Cold War as well as in private Warzone matches. Here you can already check out gameplay of the new weapon:

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Here’s how you can try out the weapon early: In Zombies and Outbreak, you need to hope for RNG luck in Trials missions.

In Warzone, you need to select “Warzone Orientation” in Private Matches & Practice. You don’t have to play the actual training first. Just drop your 1911 pistol. Then you should receive a primary weapon instead – it will either be the CARV.2 or the FARA 83. Most of the time it will be the FARA, but with a bit of luck, you might also get the new tactical rifle.

It will be exciting to see how the weapon performs in daily multiplayer and whether it makes it into the top weapons for CoD Warzone and the best weapons for traditional multiplayer.

When exactly does the CARV.2 come into play? The weapon will find its way into the game with an update on May 6.

The CARV.2 is coming earlier than many expected. So far, speculation has centered on the mid-season update as a potential release date.

How can you unlock the CARV.2? The new tactical rifle will be available in 2 ways – via an in-game challenge and through a new bundle in the in-game store.

The challenge does not require anything superhuman and asks you to quickly kill at least 2 enemies with tactical rifles in 10 different games.

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The bundle is called the “Plastic Prototype” pack, which includes 4 items – including the “Console” blueprint. This is a cosmetic version of the CARV.2 with some selected attachments.

Also interesting in Season 3:

What do you think of the new weapons of Season 3 so far as well as Season 3 in general? Can Warzone and CoD Cold War excite you again, or are you feeling burnt out and nothing can change that, not even all the new features and weapons? Let us and other readers know in the comments.

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Conan Exiles finally announces the release date of the Isle of Siptah expansion

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The survival MMO Conan Exiles is getting a major expansion, Isle of Siptah, that brings a lot of new content. It has been in Early Access for several months now, but the official release date has finally been set. Additionally, the developer Funcom had another surprise in store.

When is Isle of Siptah coming out? The release of the expansion for Conan Exiles is planned for May 27. This was announced during the Twitch Gaming Show. Isle of Siptah will then be released simultaneously for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

As of September 15, the expansion started in Early Access, but initially did not receive a good response. Since then, there have been continuous improvements, which MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has summarized in detail in an article: We played the new DLC for Conan Exiles and it is better than expected.

What else was announced? In addition to the new expansion, there was also an announcement about the base game of Conan Exiles. It is set to become part of the Xbox Game Pass in the future.

The exact date for this is expected to be announced soon.

A new trailer on YouTube also showcased the features of Isle of Siptah in more detail:

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Thanks to NPC factions, Isle of Siptah is better than expected

What does Isle of Siptah offer? The main feature of the expansion is the huge new map where you can unleash your creativity. Inside, you can expect:

  • A storm event that repeatedly originates from the center of the map and causes special monsters to appear
  • The floods, a special event that opens portals and allows people to stream onto the map, whom you can then enslave
  • The Vaults, a type of dungeon with special rewards
  • New building sets, weapons, armor, and mount options

Initially, the new map was very empty, but with patch 2.4, several criticisms were addressed, including new NPC camps and 3 NPC factions vying for dominance.

Additionally, new workbenches, improved Vaults, and attacks that could be executed while sprinting were introduced. There is also expected to be an offline mode for single players in the future.

More about Conan Exiles and survival games on MeinMMO:

These many changes make Isle of Siptah significantly more interesting for many. On May 27, we will find out how well the new expansion is received. Overall, however, Conan Exiles is considered one of the best survival games currently available on the market by us at MeinMMO. You can find some other strong titles here:

The 25 best survival games of 2021 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

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Elyon: How you can improve and strengthen your character in the new MMORPG

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The new MMORPG Elyon is set to be released in the West in 2021. We at MeinMMO will reveal how you can enhance and improve your character.

How does character development work in Elyon? The new MMORPG features an interesting system consisting of 3 different components:

  • There are the rune stones that grant you bonus attributes and special effects
  • Through the skill trees, which are called “Mana Awakening” in the game, you unlock additional abilities and bonuses
  • With a special artifact system, you can directly influence how your abilities work

With this system, two players can play the same class but interpret it completely differently. Additionally, Elyon offers a total of 6 classes that already differ significantly in their playstyles.

Additionally, as is common for MMORPGs, there is a gear system with equipment of various rarities – White, Green, Blue, Purple, and Gold – as well as different sets and set bonuses.

Below we present the individual enhancement options in more detail. For those generally looking to learn more about the MMORPG, here are all the important features of the MMORPG: 7 things you should know before the start of the beta for Elyon.

Rune stones provide you with general bonuses

What are rune stones? Rune stones grant you additional bonuses when you add them to your equipment. Depending on your character’s level and equipment, you even unlock new abilities. For each rune line, you can choose one bonus.

There are 7 types of rune stones:

  • Attack (red) – Offensive
  • Control (orange) – Crowd Control
  • Fate (yellow) – Effect chance
  • Support (light green) – Ally support
  • Protection (blue) – Defensive
  • Awakening (purple) – High risk, high reward
  • Balance (gray) – Has no rune attribute but a general use
Elyon Rune Stones
This is what the interface for the rune stones looks like.

How do you unlock the rune stones? You can place runes in your equipment. Depending on which runes you use, you unlock corresponding effects.

Skill trees can be combined freely, but never go down

How do the skill trees work? As soon as you reach level 35 and complete the quest “Blooming Power”, you will receive the “Mana Awakening”. Essentially, this refers to familiar skill trees.

There are 3 starting points for Mana Awakening:

  • Launch (red) – Mainly increases damage and reduces cooldowns
  • Mentality (green) – Focuses on energy recovery and increasing attributes
  • Agility (yellow) – Reduces costs for dodging, dashes, and other effects

At the beginning, you must decide on a starting point and can then follow the path. In the middle, there is then the option to switch to the other branches. However, you can only move on the same level or upward. Once a direction is chosen, it never goes back down.

Elyon Skill Tree
This is what the skill trees in Elyon look like (Image from a Twitch stream by DDA_JU).

Abilities can be completely modified – This is how it works

What are the artifacts? With the help of artifacts, you can influence and change any ability. The abilities have four different variations that can completely alter them.

The abilities thus gain an additional effect such as stun or dash, hit more targets, or even become a ranged attack.

You unlock the different variations through various means:

  • The base skill and the first variation are learned by leveling up
  • The second variation can be purchased or unlocked through quests
  • The third adjustment has different ways of being unlocked depending on the ability
Elyon Adjusting Abilities
The different variations of an ability. However, only one effect can be active at a time.

Can builds be saved? Yes. In the lower right corner of the screenshot, you can see the save function. You start with one slot, and additional save slots can be unlocked with in-game currency. However, the price doubles with each additional slot.

By the way, if you want to take a look at the runes and skills in advance, you can find a Google Doc with just info translated from Korea into English.

When does Elyon start for us? The release for the new MMORPG is planned for Q4 2021. Before that, there will be beta tests, the first of which is currently already running. However, there are problems, as we reveal to you here:

The new MMORPG Elyon was supposed to start in beta today – But no one can get in

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Turtle Beach presents new gaming headset under 100 euros – What’s inside?

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Manufacturer “Turtle Beach” has introduced the Recon 500, a gaming headset priced under 100 euros. It is aimed at PC, Xbox, and PS5 players. MeinMMO introduces you to the headset and explains what it offers. We also take a look at the competition.

Turtle Beach has launched a new gaming headset, the Recon 500, which is designed for gamers on a limited budget for new hardware.

The headset features a detachable microphone and a jack connection. This is especially useful for people who want to play on Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 alongside their PC. With a jack connection, you are significantly more flexible.

MeinMMO presents the new gaming headset. We also show you what you can currently get for headsets in the 100-euro range. There are already some strong representatives available.

The Turtle Beach Recon 500 aims to convince buyers with new sound technology

What’s special: The Recon 500 uses the proprietary “Turtle Beach Eclipse 60mm Dual” drivers. The manufacturer itself describes them as “brand new” since they are being used here for the first time.

In the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and also in the Elite Pro 2, Turtle Beach had previously used “50mm Nanoclear” drivers, which provide decent sound. You can find the Stealth 700 Gen 2 in our Xbox headset buying guide. If the Eclipse drivers are based on Turtle Beach’s previous drivers, we can expect good, balanced sound.

Additionally, the gaming headset offers an adjustable, metal-reinforced headband and memory foam ear cups. The combination of both components is designed to provide comfortable ergonomics. Memory foam ear cups are much more comfortable for glasses wearers.

Other features of the Turtle Beach Recon 500 gaming headset:

  • Volume control and mute button directly on the ear cup
  • Compatible with PC, console, and mobile due to the 3.5mm jack (1.5 meters long)
  • Detachable microphone
  • The headset is available in black and white

How much will the Recon 500 cost? The official price of the gaming headset is 79.99 euros.

When will the Turtle Beach Recon 500 be available? The new gaming headset will officially be available in Europe from June 18, 2021. In the USA, the release is already a bit earlier.

You can already pre-order the headset at Amazon and directly from the manufacturer at the RRP:

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For 100 euros, you can already get some strong gaming headsets

Why the price range is so important: Many gamers are reluctant to spend a lot of money on hardware, which is why the 100-euro range is a highly competitive field. Manufacturers like Razer, Hyper X, or Logitech are already established here with some good devices. Turtle Beach faces decent competition in this segment:

  • With the Razer Nari Essential, you can already get a good gaming headset for around 100 euros. The headset impresses with its decent build quality, good surround sound, and practical microphone.
  • The Cooler Master MH751 is also available for less than 100 euros. The headset features a timeless, simple design and is suitable for both music and gaming nights.
  • The Hyper X Cloud Alpha offers another very solid and comfortable headset with good sound in the 100-euro range.

If you are willing to spend a little more: With the EPOS H3, which we have already introduced to you in detail, you get a wired gaming headset priced just over 119 euros. However, if you are willing to spend around 20 euros more, you will get a great all-rounder that impresses with its strong build quality and ergonomics.

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More gaming headsets under 100 euros: If you are looking for additional gaming headsets for which you don’t want to pay more than 100 euros, then check out our buying guide for gaming headsets. Here we introduce you to the best gaming headsets under 100 euros and also tell you what to look out for when purchasing.

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Ubisoft announces new game for The Division – you can now sign up for tests

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In a comprehensive blog post, the developers from Ubisoft have commented on the future of Tom Clancy’s The Division. Part of this future will be a new free-to-play game. And that’s not where it ends.

This is what the developers say: As emphasized in the post, a large community has been built over the past years with The Division and The Division 2, which will now be provided with new content.

In addition to working on The Division 2, they have also looked at other projects. This includes a new game: Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland.

What is The Division Heartland? So far, information about the new game is still scarce. It is certain that it is a free-to-play game in the Division universe, produced by the Red Storm studio.

The developers emphasize that it will be a standalone game, equipped with its own setting and perspective on the Division universe. Prior knowledge from the previous parts will not be necessary.

When will Heartland be released? The release of The Division Heartland is expected to take place in the period 2021 / 2022 for PC, consoles, and cloud services. Those who want to get in earlier can already register for potential tests.

To do this, simply log in on the official registration page (via Ubisoft) with your Ubisoft account and then select the appropriate platform. Options include PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Once that’s done, you’ll be entered into the pool of possible testers. Further information will then be provided by email in due course.

However, Heartland is not the only new addition in the Division universe.

The Division is expanding with film, book, and mobile spin-off

What else is coming? In the announcement, the developers talk about other projects that are set to expand the Division universe. A clear timeline shows how the universe is to be expanded:

The Division timeline
In addition to updates for The Division 2, a book, a film, and a mobile game are planned.

This includes, for example, a Division film being developed in collaboration with Netflix. Here, they have managed to secure big names: Jessica Chastain (Golden Globe winner) and Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) are reportedly on board as actors.

Additionally, The Division is getting a mobile spin-off. The developers, however, want to provide more details at a later time.

A book that is set to pick up directly at the end of The Division 2’s story is also in the works.

Last but not least – and as already known – The Division 2 will also receive another update in 2021. This update is expected to include a new mode, as well as new methods for leveling up agents and creating variable builds. You can find out here how things will continue with The Division 2 in 2021.

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WoW Classic The Burning Crusade: Everything about release, pre-patch and content phases

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The new expansion The Burning Crusade for WoW Classic will be officially released in June. In this article, we have gathered all important information regarding the pre-patch, the contents, and upcoming content updates.

When does Burning Crusade Classic come out?

The new expansion for WoW Classic will be released on June 1 in America and on June 2 in the morning for us. This was officially confirmed in our interview with the developers. Previously, there was already an accidental leak that announced the date. However, before the release, there will be new content through the so-called pre-patch.

When will the pre-patch for Burning Crusade Classic be released?

On May 19. This update will introduce the Blood Elves and the Draenei. Additionally, there will be the first pre-events surrounding the opening of the Dark Portal. You can find out more in our overview of the pre-patch for BC Classic.

What changes with Burning Crusade for characters in WoW Classic?

You must make the choice by May 18 whether you prefer to stay in WoW Classic with your current character or progress to the Burning Crusade expansion. However, with a special copy function, your character can do both. This, however, costs money.

Can I continue to play only Classic?

Yes, there will be separate servers where you can only play the Vanilla version up to level 60.

What do you need to play Burning Crusade?

Nothing, apart from an active subscription for WoW. With this subscription, you can play Classic, TBC Classic, and also Retail WoW simultaneously. However, there will be a special Deluxe Edition for Burning Crusade Classic with special cosmetics. You can find out more in this article: No worries, WoW Classic will not get a cash shop with BC.

This content offers Burning Crusade Classic

What’s included in the addon? Just like in 2007, players can step through the Dark Portal and enter the shattered world. You will first land on the Hellfire Peninsula and can then explore 4 more areas.

Burning Crusade also offers:

  • An increase in level cap from 60 to 70
  • Flying mounts
  • Raids featuring interesting characters like Illidan, Lady Vashj, and Kael’thas
  • The new profession Jewelcrafting
  • Arena battles in PvP

If you can’t wait for the new content, you can dive into the ongoing beta of Burning Crusade Classic now.

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Is Burning Crusade exactly like in 2007? No, as some adjustments are being made. Many contents are already at the state of Patch 2.4.3, a slightly later patch in the Burning Crusade era. Players can already learn riding at level 30.

Changes are also being made to the drums that played an important role in the raid meta before and the Seal of Blood for Paladins.

The most important adjustments compared to 2007 are summarized here: Is Burning Crusade like it was back then? No, Blizzard is changing quite a bit.

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In these phases, Burning Crusade Classic will evolve

  • Phase 1 brings the original 8 dungeons, the raids Karazhan, Gruul’s Lair, and Magtheridon’s Lair, as well as the first season in arena-PvP. This phase is expected to appear “a few weeks after the expansion’s release”.
  • Phase 2 will provide access to the Serpent Shrine Cavern and the Tempest Keep.
  • Phase 3 starts the second arena season along with the raids around Mount Hyjal and the Black Temple.
  • Phase 4 begins with arena season 3 and delivers the dungeon Zul’Aman.
  • Phase 5 brings the Isle of Quel’Danas, the Sunwell Plateau, and arena season 4 of PvP.

Deluxe Edition and Character Boost

What’s included in the Deluxe Edition? The new Deluxe Edition allows you to purchase some interesting advantages for WoW Classic, as well as for Retail WoW. It is expected to cost $69.99 and includes:

  • The mount Revived Phase Hunter – a creature that absorbs the otherworldly energies that transformed Draenor into the shattered world. Can only be used in Burning Crusade Classic and was adapted to the style of the original expansion.
  • The mount Viridian Phase Hunter – a visually adjusted variant for the modern World of Warcraft (including Shadowlands)
  • The hearthstone effect: Dark Portal for use in Burning Crusade Classic with a unique visual effect based on the portal between worlds
  • The toy Illidan’s Path for Burning Crusade Classic, which causes your character’s footprints to leave flickering hellfire for a short time.
  • The pass to the Dark Portal, which allows you to boost one of your characters to level 58 (the same restrictions apply as with the separately available Dark Portal pass. Upgrading to the Deluxe Edition does not grant a second pass.)
  • 30 days of playtime for World of Warcraft with access to WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic and the modern game

What does the character boost offer? With the boost, you can bring a new character directly to level 58. Additionally, this character will receive:

  • The ability ‘Apprentice Riding’
  • A race-specific rare mount
  • Weapon skills up to level 58
  • Access to certain flight routes
  • A set of magical (green) gear for level 58
  • Four rune cloth bags (with 14 slots each)
  • Some gold to start your journey

The boost will cost $39.99.

Learn more about the upcoming launch of WoW Burning Crusade Classic and some adjustments that have been made in our interview that we will publish tomorrow, on May 7 at 10:00 AM.

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Don’t worry, WoW Classic won’t get a cash shop with BC

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Players of WoW Classic fear that an in-game shop is coming. But it is not. However, there is a bundle that allows you to show something off.

The Burning Crusade expansion is coming soon to World of Warcraft Classic. However, there was already criticism and concern beforehand, as items were found in the data mining that hinted at an in-game shop. Initial graphics seemed to make it clear that this was indeed the case. But Blizzard gives the all-clear. There is no in-game shop in the traditional sense – only a kind of “Collector’s Edition” and the announced character boost.

What was the problem? Many players are concerned that their “classic experience” will be diluted further as Blizzard slowly transfers content from systems like the in-game shop to Classic. For many players, an in-game shop is closely linked to the idea of the decline of WoW. Especially these images from the data mining caused a stir:

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These images caused a stir.

What the developers say: We at MeinMMO asked developers Holly Longdale (Lead Producer) and Brian Birmingham (Lead Software Engineer) about the topic and received some interesting responses:

These are two bundles that players have asked for. We wanted to provide a boost so that players can jump right in and then something extra to celebrate the big launch of Burning Crusade. (…)

This is really more of a Collector’s Edition, as we did for the original release of World of Warcraft, as an extra option. As a way to say: I am especially interested, I want something extra, and I want to show that in the game.

A detailed version of the interview will be released on Friday, May 7 at 10:00 AM.

What items can you buy there? Basically, there are two things that WoW players can soon purchase additionally in WoW Classic. The first is the character boost to level 58. This is intended to help players who want to start directly with Burning Crusade alongside their friends or simply do not have the time to level a character that far. However, only one boost can be purchased per account.

In addition, there is the “Deluxe Edition.” This is basically a kind of Collector’s Edition that comes with some bonuses. So far, the following have been confirmed:

  • Additional game time
  • A mount in the form of a phase runner
  • The Path of Illidan: You leave demonic fire in your wake.
  • “Dark Portal” Hearthstone: A Hearthstone that creates a Dark Portal around you before you disappear.

The items are likely familiar to some players, as they are items that were previously available through the trading card game. Since the trading card game no longer exists, some of these items are now being made available through a new bundle.

Note that you do not have to purchase a game to play Burning Crusade Classic. An active WoW subscription is sufficient to play Burning Crusade Classic.

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Is an in-game shop coming? As of now, no. Even though the bundle contains several items, such as toys and a mount, it should rather be seen as a Collector’s Edition. A proper shop, as modern WoW has, with pets, mounts, and toys for direct purchase, is not planned at least for now.

Whether WoW Classic and Burning Crusade Classic will remain true to this line remains to be seen in the coming years, as more expansions are re-released.

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GTA Online gives you a cash gift this week for missions

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In GTA Online there are currently some new bonuses active that allow you to fill your GTA account a bit. This week, players should keep an eye on their bunkers.

These missions bring extra money: The new weekly bonuses in GTA Online want to lure you to the mobile operations. Here you take control of special vehicles to complete the missions. If you succeed in any mobile operation, you will receive an additional 100,000 GTA dollars, which will then land in your Maze Bank account next week.

In general, this week the mobile operations are worth a bit more: Until May 12, you will receive double rewards for the contracts. You can start the missions via your mobile command center. The mobile command center is one of the vehicles that everyone should have in GTA Online.

The mobile command center itself is also discounted: This week there is a 40% discount on the mobile command center, corresponding upgrades, customizations, weapons, and vehicle workshops. However, you can only obtain the center if you also own a bunker. And the underground centers are also focused on the bonuses this week.

GTA Online Mobile Command Center
In the mobile command center you start your operations

More bonuses for your bunkers

What is changing with the bunkers: During the current bonus week, you can significantly increase your efficiency in research. The bunker research, which allows you to unlock new equipment and weapon upgrades, is tripled.

To ensure you have the necessary resources for this, there is also a 50% discount on bunker supplies this week.

The Mk2 weapon upgrades are also discounted by half. The Mk2 weapons are particularly powerful weapons that were first introduced with the Gunrunning update in 2017. The Mk2 weapons can also be equipped with special ammunition. They belong to the best weapons in GTA Online.

What other bonuses does the week bring? Besides bunkers and command centers, there are also discounts on various vehicles this week, as well as the opportunity to earn triple GTA dollars & RP in Motor Wars. Meanwhile, the “Vapid Winky” is on the podium of the Diamond Casino & Resort this week.

Are you real pros in GTA Online? Then you probably know all these places in the game – but do you also know their real-life counterparts?

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CoD Warzone promises to solve the problem that “causes headaches after a short time”

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With the start of Season 3, Call of Duty: Warzone received some major adjustments. The new version of Verdansk has been introduced, featuring special lighting effects. However, not everyone is satisfied with these effects, prompting the developers to respond.

What exactly happened? With the new map in Warzone, new colors and light effects were introduced at the end of April. Shortly after the release, some players began to complain mainly about the lighting:

  • In some situations, the sun is particularly glaring and restricts visibility.
  • In other instances, the map appears too dark, which is especially annoying if one has previously adjusted their settings to the glaring light.

Some players even reported that the glaring light caused headaches.

What has happened now? Players also complained about this issue in a survey that Activision recently initiated. The developers at Raven Software have now acknowledged the problem and promised a fix.

The issues with the lighting can be seen in this reddit thread that was started on April 25:

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Fix for the lighting is set to appear in an upcoming update

What does Raven Software say exactly? In a series of tweets, the developers addressed the survey results and promised some changes.

In one tweet, they said: “Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We want our players to feel comfortable while playing Warzone. We have been closely monitoring the [lighting] issue and plan to address it in an upcoming update.”

They also shared the complete quote they received in the survey. The player who provided the feedback mentioned that he was getting headaches from the lighting.

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What other updates are planned? In the series of tweets, further feedback from players was addressed:

  • The team is working on “visual hearing” capabilities that would especially help deaf players.
  • They are working on improving the in-game text chat.

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When will the adjustments be made? Raven Software has not provided a date for the mentioned changes. However, a new update in CoD Warzone is scheduled for this evening, May 6. It is quite possible that we may see an initial change already.

Update May 7: On 06.05., there was indeed an update – but only for Black Ops Cold War. However, this introduced the new weapon CARV.2 to the game, which you can also use in Warzone. And the new gun seems to be quite powerful. You can find out more about this here: CoD Cold War: Update brings new weapon “CARV.2” – Here’s what else is changing

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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Graphics Card

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If you want to play modern titles on your gaming PC today, you often need powerful hardware. However, with a few tricks, you can squeeze even more performance out of your current graphics card.

You don’t necessarily need an RTX 3080 or RTX 3060 to play games smoothly. MeinMMO presents you with some settings and tips that you can try to improve your gaming experience. This way, you can also play new games smoothly with older graphics cards.

Where do our tips come from? We have extensively researched, gathered the best tips for your graphics card, evaluated them ourselves, and tested them with our own hardware. Thus, our own experiences have also been incorporated into this list.

The implementation of the tips is done at your own risk! We assume no liability for damages.

The Basics: Basic Tips to Start

To start, we’ll share 3 basics that everyone should do regularly:

  • Update your graphics card drivers.
  • Install all important Windows updates and the latest DirectX.
  • Remove dust and dirt from the computer and fans.

Especially having an up-to-date graphics card driver is important. AMD and Nvidia regularly release new versions of their software. These come with important bug fixes and improved stability for games. So if you’re playing a brand new game, updating old software is worth it.

Control Airflow in the Case

Once you’ve addressed the basic issues, check how your graphics card is doing. Temperatures play a crucial role in performance.

To monitor your component temperatures, the small freeware tool HWMonitor is sufficient (via Cpuid.com). Here, you can keep an eye on all temperatures and also your case fans.

This is why good airflow is important: Proper ventilation of your components ensures that they stay cool and do not throttle their performance. If the processor and graphics card get very hot, they throttle performance to reduce temperature.

Airflow means that cold air can flow past important components and warm air can escape.

Additionally, well-cooled components do not wear out as quickly, which extends the lifespan of the processor and graphics card.

Here’s what you can do: If you find that your graphics card gets very hot while gaming and the fans can hardly keep up, you can try a few things:

  • Check where your PC is located. If it’s directly against the wall at the back, warm air cannot escape. Putting your PC in a cabinet is also only conditionally useful for airflow.
  • Look at how many fans you have installed in the case. Ideally, one fan should pull in cold, fresh air while another fan pushes warm air out of the case.
  • Use available cable management to hide troublesome cables. Wild cables disrupt airflow.
  • Another option is to underclock your GPU. You lose little performance, but significantly less heat is produced.

In our follow-up article, you can find 8 more tips to keep your PC cool and make it faster. Here, we also explain what to look for if your computer is heating up quickly and why good ventilation is important for your hardware.

If your hardware still overheats, there’s also the option of switching cases. Some cases offer additional opportunities to improve airflow within the case.

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Try Lower Resolution

The higher the resolution, the more the graphics card has to calculate. The amount of displayed pixels increases with screen resolution, and thus the demands on the graphics card also rise.

The advantage is: If you reduce the resolution, for example from Full HD (1080p) to HD (720p), you get a smoother image because your graphics card has to calculate less. This is especially worth trying if you want to play new games with older hardware.

If you have a powerful graphics card, you can also try resolution scaling: The image is rendered at a higher resolution and then shrunk to the actual displayed resolution. This makes the image appear sharper and details a bit finer. However, for this to work, you also need sufficient performance.

The disadvantage is: Lower resolutions look less appealing. The viewing distance is lower, and depending on the resolution, the image may even appear slightly blurry if you change the aspect ratio, for example, from 16:9 to 4:3. Here, it also depends on your monitor.

Furthermore, not all games support lower resolutions: Some games already require a minimum resolution from the user to even start the game. For example, the real-time strategy game Starcraft II requires a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Our tip is only conditionally helpful if the demands are already high.

You can see the difference between HD (720p) and Full HD (1080p) in this YouTube video, which we have embedded here for you:

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Using GTA V, you can see the differences between Full HD and HD.

Find the Best Graphics Settings for Each Game

In most games, you can adjust the graphics settings to save performance and thus achieve more FPS. Graphics settings that consume performance include, among others, resolution:

  • Anti-Aliasing
  • Shadow Quality
  • Anisotropic Filtering
  • Effect Quality
  • Depth of Field and Motion Blur
  • Physics Engine
  • Texture Quality

This is Anti-Aliasing: This is a graphic filter that smooths out rough/jagged edges that occur in graphics. The technique is processor-intensive, and you can already save performance here by reducing anti-aliasing.

This is Shadow Quality: This setting makes the game look more realistic and prettier with shadows. You can often gain a lot of performance from your graphics card here.

This is Anisotropic Filtering: This refers to a technique that allows distant textures to be displayed sharply. However, when reducing the filters, the gain in performance is rather low.

This is Motion Blur: This is the German term “Bewegungsunschärfe”. Things in the center of the image are focused during fast movement while the edges blur. We perceive this as a kind of tunnel. If you reduce or completely turn off motion blur, you can save a considerable amount of performance depending on the game.

Adjust the Game’s Physics Engine: Known techniques here are PhysX from Nvidia or Havok, which are used in many games. These techniques often provide additional effects, such as improved representation of liquids or leaves on trees. Here, you can undoubtedly save performance, but you need to try out different settings.

You can forgo these settings: You can easily tweak some options without significantly affecting graphics:

  • You can turn off motion blur and save performance. In some games, it can also make your game appear smoother.
  • With anti-aliasing, you can also lower several levels without experiencing noticeable graphic losses.
  • You can turn off additional physics effects, such as extra hair physics. These are mainly details that require performance, but in a fast firefight, they play a minor role.
  • You can also adjust several levels in the shadow settings and gain some performance.
Tip: Please note that every game has different graphics settings, and we cannot therefore provide you with an absolute guide. Some options might have slightly different names depending on the game but do the same thing. Some console ports offer only very few graphical adjustment options.

Overclock the Graphics Card

To get a little more performance out of your graphics card, light overclocking of the GPU can be worthwhile. However, you should be very careful to avoid damaging your hardware. Additionally, there are a few things to consider if you want to overclock the graphics card.

What is a recommended tool? A recommended tool here is MSI Afterburner, which you can download directly from the provider (via MSI.com). The program is free and allows you to make several adjustments to graphics cards.

What to keep in mind when overclocking: In general, you should proceed very cautiously if you want to overclock your graphics card.

  • For memory speed or GPU clock, you should increase it by a maximum of 5 percent at a time. Go slowly and cautiously.
  • Avoid settings like the voltage of the graphics card. If you are not familiar with it, leave the defaults as they are. The risk is not worth it.
  • You should not use more than 5-10 percent overclocking.
  • Ensure that your graphics card is well-ventilated and your power supply is strong enough. If your power supply is too weak, the PC may simply shut down in the worst case.
  • In Afterburner, you can also set and increase the GPU power limit. The power limit refers to the maximum power consumption of the graphics card. If you raise the limit, the graphics card can draw more power from the power supply. However, you’ll also need a correspondingly fast power supply.

More tips and tricks: If you are considering building a new PC yourself because you have received a new graphics card or simply want to upgrade: Here are tips to consider when building a PC.

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WoW: Farming reputation with the most annoying faction will soon be worth it again

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Ve’nari is quite unpopular among the players of World of Warcraft. However, she will soon offer some really cool rewards – if you farm more reputation.

Reputation farming is one of those activities in World of Warcraft that divides opinions. Some people enjoy accumulating reputation to claim Paragon rewards and gold, while other players simply cannot get along with the repetitive completion of world quests. The probably most unpopular faction, Ve’nari, will soon receive new rewards. She will get her own Paragon chests.

What kind of items are these? Generally, the rewards are interesting for collectors of mounts and pets. They are:

Rook – A battle pet that is essentially a mini version of a maw-bound warrior. It has the cool ability “Dark Fate”, which deals damage to humanoids equal to the last hit taken, making it interesting for many pet battles.

Rook is the cute pet from Ve’nari’s Paragon chest. Image source: wowhead

Soulbound Gloomcharger’s Reins – A new mount that basically consists only of armor and Stygia. Visually, you might already know the mount, as it was previously a rare enemy in Torghast.

How do you get the rewards? To receive the two rewards, you need to farm even more reputation with Ve’nari after the release of Patch 9.1. Once you have reached maximum reputation, you can collect another 10,000 reputation points to receive a Paragon reward box. This typically contains a chunk of gold and – with a bit of luck – one or more of the special rewards.

There is no guarantee that you will get the items on your first attempt – as with all Paragon rewards.

Why is Ve’nari so unpopular? Farming reputation with Ve’nari is considered particularly annoying, as this can only be done in the maw. Here, – so far – most mounts are forbidden and you can only complete a certain amount of activities per day before the Jailer’s eye prevents you from playing further in the maw. While Patch 9.1 will ease some of these restrictions, whether this will make gameplay in the maw more enjoyable remains to be seen.

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When will this happen? Only with the release of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. The patch does not have a release date yet. Current estimates suggest that no one should expect a release of the patch before mid or late June. So you still have plenty of time to max out your reputation with Ve’nari by then. Then you could work on the Paragon rewards right after the release.

Do the two items motivate you to farm reputation with Ve’nari once again? Or will you leave the annoying intermediary behind and forget that there are still rewards missing there?

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Fortnite: All Locations of the Spire Towers on the Map of Season 6

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale you will find various Spire towers on the map. In week 8 of season 6, you need to visit such towers for 2 challenges. MeinMMO shows you where the Spire towers are located so you can quickly complete the tasks.

What are these towers? With the start of season 6, some changes were made to the map. This includes the introduction of Spire towers found in various locations. The towers are guarded by sentinels and you will find chests there. Additionally, there are special launch pads that allow you to jump without fall damage.

In week 8 of season 6, you need to visit various Spire towers for the weekly challenges. The tasks are:

  • Use the launch pad at the Spire towers (3)
  • Search chests at The Spire or the Spire towers (2)

To quickly complete these two tasks and earn experience points, we show you where the Spire towers are located on the map. Visiting the towers is also worthwhile if you want to try out one of the mythic weapons from season 6 – our guide shows you how to obtain the mythic items.

Where to find the Spire towers?

Where should you look? There are a total of 9 Spire towers on the map, when counting “The Spire” with the largest tower. They are located in various places on the map, but are easily recognizable by their height. You can land directly on them or run up the spiral path.

Locations of the towers on the map:

At these locations you will find a Spire tower each
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For the two challenges, you can simply land on the towers, search the chests on them, and then use the launch pad. With this tactic, you can quickly complete both tasks and then focus on the remaining challenges of the week.

If you want to complete more challenges afterwards, you should also solve the “Neymar Jr” tasks. The football player is the secret skin of season 6 and is only unlockable for a few more weeks. So if you want Neymar’s skin in your locker, you should hurry.

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Pokémon GO: Use of Rain Lock Module – The Developments and Spawns

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a new item: The Rain Lure Module. Here you will learn what the new module can do, which Pokémon it attracts, and how you can use it for evolutions.

What is the Rain Lure Module? The Rain Lure Module is a variation of the previous lure modules. Previously, there were the usual modules that simply attract Pokémon, as well as Glacier, Moss, and Magnet Lure Modules.

The latter three modules attract Pokémon of specific types and help evolve certain monsters. And the new Rain Lure Module also falls into this category.

Pokemon Go Rain Lure Module
The new Rain Lure Module is now available in the shop

How to get the Rain Lure Module: Basically, the Rain Lure Module can be found in the shop and costs 200 coins. This is about two euros if you use real money in Pokémon GO. Alternatively, you can earn the necessary coins by defending gyms.

Additionally, you can also get a Rain Lure Module from the currently ongoing research in the “Illuminating Legends X” event. It is part of the tier rewards for completing the limited research. The research is available until May 17, 2021, at 8:00 PM.

Which spawns does the Rain Lure Module trigger?

How do I use the Rain Lure Module? Once you have a Rain Lure Module in your inventory, you can use it at any PokéStop that is close enough. To do this, simply click on the PokéStop and select the small icon above the photo disc. There, you can fill the free module spot with a module of your choice. The Rain Lure Module will then be active for 30 minutes and start attracting monsters to the PokéStop.

Lure Module PokéStop
The lure module slot is displayed directly above the photo disc

These monsters are attracted by the module: Like the other three special lure modules, this module targets monsters of certain types. The Rain Lure Module attracts monsters that love rainy weather. Primarily, these are Water, Bug, and Electric-type Pokémon.

This means the list of possible spawns is quite large. Trainers have started gathering possible spawns in the Pokémon GO subreddit (via reddit). Some of the Pokémon that have been encountered with the Rain Lure Module include:

  • Frizelbliz
  • Wattzapf
  • Schallquap
  • Enton
  • Webarak
  • Flunschlik
  • Gehweiher

As soon as there is more information about the exact spawns of the new lure module, we will keep you updated here at MeinMMO.

What evolutions does the Rain Lure Module bring?

This monster can be evolved with the Rain Lure Module: Currently, you can evolve a specific monster with the Rain Lure Module. This is the Dragon-type Pokémon Viscogon.

Pokemon GO Viscora
You can evolve Viscora with the module or real rain

To get Viscogon, you first need to evolve a Viscora into Viscargot using 25 candies. This can be done without the Rain Module. If you then want to evolve Viscargot into Viscogon, you must be within the range of the active Rain Module and have 100 additional Viscora candies.

However, the Rain Lure Module is not strictly necessary for the evolution. Alternatively, you can also evolve the monster if it is raining in the game – and thus also in the real world. So if you live in rainy areas, you can also try to match the right weather. If you want full control over the timing, you can use the Rain Lure Module.

Another Pokémon for which there is currently an evolution trick is Parfi. You can find out how to get its evolution Parfinesse in Pokémon GO here.

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Is Rambo coming to CoD Warzone? Players discover first hints

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The CoD Warzone is set in the 80s with Verdansk `84. So why not add a few legendary action icons from this decade as playable operators? According to a mysterious post from the developers, hints are intensifying regarding none other than the legendary lone wolf Rambo!

What is the hint? On Twitter, player achievements have been shared for some time under the hashtag #WarzoneReport. Recently, a post from the developers appeared asking: “Does anyone know SURVIVORJOHN#1009062? His #WarzoneReport is impressive!”

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1390080646836461568?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^

And indeed, the report was a sight to behold. SURVIVORJOHN#1009062 had:

  • 552 Kills
  • 0 Deaths
  • an infinite KD ratio
  • 7 hours played
  • 5 games played and won 5 times

So who is this devilish character with the rather strange statistics? Why would the developers post something like this? Could there be more to it?

Also interesting:

These are the Rambo hints

What about the post? The information in the post makes sense especially when read in the context of Rambo:

  • John is Rambo’s first name
  • He supposedly took out 552 people in his films
  • There are 5 Rambo movies where he always survives and “wins”

Considering that in the last Halloween event, known horror figures from movies appeared in Warzone, it’s not entirely unlikely that we will indeed get John Rambo as an operator in Warzone. This would also mean that even more cool 80s action icons could come, including characters from Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chuck Norris. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.

Regardless of which operator skin you play in CoD Warzone, it ultimately comes down to your skill and your loadout. To ensure that you don’t miss out on gear in the current season 3, we have compiled the best weapons with setups for the current meta gameplay for you. Enjoy!

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Players in Pokémon GO have trouble catching the new Pokémon

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the new Gen-6 Pokémon Swirlix and Spritzee are causing issues. Trainers show that they are unnecessarily difficult to catch and are asking why Niantic decided on such a low catch rate.

What is the problem? Since May 4, 2021, trainers can catch a few new Pokémon from Generation 6 in Pokémon GO. Xerneas stands as a legendary boss in level 5 raids. In the wild, Spritzee, Swirlix, and Viscor can be encountered.

However, with Spritzee and Swirlix, the catch rate is so low that trainers are now complaining. A comparison shows that Niantic took a similar approach with other Pokémon from Generation 6, and then improved the catch rate.

How hard are Swirlix and Spritzee to catch?

This is what the comparison shows: On reddit, Swirlix and Spritzee are currently a hot topic. The reddit user Althay started a thread showing the catch rates. He asks, “Do you also find that Spritzee and Swirlix are a bit difficult to catch? Maybe you remember the red circle from Scoppel, from 3 months ago. Well, Niantic is using the same tactic here.” (via reddit.com)

PokémonCatch Rate
Swirlix20 %
Spritzee20 %
Pam-Pam
(not yet in the game)		30 %
Viscor40 % (Like Dratini, Larvitar
Tanhel, Kaumalat …)
The values of the table are from reddit user Althay

It also shows that Porygon and Jigglypuff are more difficult to catch in the main Pokémon games than Spritzee and Swirlix. Nevertheless, in Pokémon GO, it’s the other way around.

The question arises as to why Niantic decided to give these two Pokémon a low catch rate. “They are not meta-relevant in PvE and could fill a niche in PvP, but they are not particularly special,” writes Althay in the same reddit thread.

Pokémon GO Xerneas Swirlix Title
Have you already caught Swirlix?

Reminds Trainers of Scoppel and Dartiri

This is the comparison: When Niantic released the first wave of Gen-6 Pokémon in Pokémon GO, the topic of catch rates arose quickly. We reported in December 2020 on MeinMMO that players are hunting Generation 6, but a bunny and a bird are causing problems. These refer to Scoppel and Dartiri.

The situation was similar here: the Pokémon were hard to catch, even though they are not that special. Even with low CP, many great throws and berries were needed to keep them in the ball. A few weeks later, the developers made adjustments and increased the chances of a successful catch.

In January 2021, the poor catch rates in Pokémon GO were again a topic among trainers. The trigger was the Ice Cream Pokémon Gelatini, which made it clear with a deep red catch circle that trainers were having a hard time catching it.

This is what the trainers say: In the discussion on reddit, it becomes clear where the players’ problem lies. For example, razisgosu writes (via reddit.com): “I saw constant dark orange circles on Swirlix last night. I’m so tired of everything Niantic releases being wrong or made more difficult for nonsensical reasons. They jumped out of Ultra Balls last night when I threw them as curveballs. Absolutely ridiculous.”

Others write in the mentioned thread on reddit:

  • “Every new Pokémon that is introduced is made artificially harder to catch for no reason”
  • “Besides Kalos, this also brings back unpleasant memories of the Unova Ice Gelatini. Deep red circle, it was PAINFUL to catch”
  • “This is really bad for rural players who can’t get Poké Balls”

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How about you? Are you having trouble catching Spritzee and Swirlix, or do they stay easily in your balls? What do you think when Niantic releases new Pokémon with a low catch rate?

Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

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