In May, the next Pokémon from Generation 6 will appear in Pokémon GO. Joining them is Xerneas, an interesting Fairy attacker. Additionally, 4 more Pokémon will be released that have the types Fairy or Dragon. However, one of them will only be available if the entire community plays actively enough.
When will the Pokémon be available in the game? From May 4 at 10:00 AM until May 17 at 8:00 PM (local time), the “Illuminating Legends X” event will take place. During this period, you will not only receive special bonuses but can also find new Pokémon from the Kalos region for the first time.
Which Pokémon are available and how can you get them? The highlight is Xerneas. This legendary Pokémon appears in Tier 5 Raid battles. It is among the strongest monsters currently missing from Gen 6 and could prove really useful. After all, there are currently very few strong Fairy attackers.
Parfi and Flauschling appear in the wild, and you will need a lot of luck to find them. They can also be found in 7-km eggs. Viscora, on the other hand, is only found in the wild and is rarer than the other two new Pokémon.
How do you unlock the fifth new Pokémon? If players manage to catch 500 million Fairy-type Pokémon together in the first half of the event – from May 4 at 10:00 AM until May 11 at 8:00 PM – special bonuses will be unlocked for the second half of the event:
Pam-Pam will appear in Raid battles for the remaining duration of the event, making its debut in Pokémon GO
You will receive three times the XP for catching
With luck, you might encounter a Shiny Galar-Ponita
So you should keep busy during the event and catch as many Fairy types as possible to unlock Pam-Pam.
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The module specifically attracts monsters that like rain, including Water, Bug, and Electric Pokémon. Additionally, the module allows Viscora to evolve into Viscargot even when it’s not raining outside.
What else is happening during the event?
There will be exclusive Timed Research tasks where you can earn Fairy Pokémon and Rain Modules
Pii, Fluffeluff, Azurill, Kaumalat, Flauschling and Parfi will hatch from 7-km eggs
Psychic, Dragon, and Fairy Pokémon like Galar-Ponita, Alola-Kokowei, and Xerneas will appear in Raid battles.
You can encounter Galar-Ponita during the event by completing AR mapping tasks
There are special moves for 2 Pokémon:
If you evolve Dragonir or use a Charged TM on Dragoran, it can learn Draco Meteor
If you evolve Draschel or use a Charged TM on Brutalanda, it can learn Outrage
What else is happening in May? Following the current event, the Illuminating Legends Y event will take place. During this event, Yveltal, another legendary Pokémon, will be introduced. By the end of this event, Pam-Pam will also be introduced.
Today, on Tuesday, April 27, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 16.30 will be applied. What does the new patch contain?
What is happening today in Fortnite? The update 16.30 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is supposed to be applied today. The patch brings some changes to the game.
Update 1:00 PM: The update 16.30 is now here. We will show you in our German patch notes what has changed in the game.
Before players can start searching for all the new features, the Fortnite servers will first be taken down for a while.
Fortnite servers are going down – when and for how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for update 16.30 starts today again at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM you can join a new round for the last time, after that the servers will be taken down and Fortnite will be down for a certain time.
How long will the maintenance work take? Based on the experiences of the last weeks and months, the work should be completed by noon at the latest.
However, technical problems or other delays could cause an extension of the maintenance work. If that is the case, you will hear it here on MeinMMO from us.
Before players can explore the Season 6 map again, the servers will first be taken down
When will the patch notes come? Based on the experience of the last updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, there will likely be no or only superficial patch notes released for the Battle Royale mode.
However, if major, important changes are made, we will collect them for you and create a form of German patch notes. We will then publish these patch notes here on MeinMMO for you.
What new content does update 16.30 bring?
What new features will there be in the Battle Royale mode? Fortnite Status presented some innovations and changes in the announcement of the update on Twitter. This is what you can expect after the downtime:
With a glitch, players could survive infinitely in the storm
Fortnite does not appear to bring many changes with update 16.30, but there are a few things you can experiment with like the new bow. There will likely also be a few bugs fixed. It will be exciting to see if Epic fixes the glitch that allowed players to survive infinitely in the storm and gain unfair victories.
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Last weekend, the Friendship Day event took place in Pokémon GO. However, it was received with mixed feelings by trainers. Many are expressing on social media that the event was poorly executed.
This is the mood: After the Friendship event on Saturday, there are some negative voices in the Pokémon GO community. Trainers are wondering why the event was only active for such a short time and why the developers passed on obvious bonuses.
For future events of this kind, trainers have clear wishes directed at the team behind Pokémon GO.
Why is the Friendship event receiving controversial reviews?
This was the event: On Saturday, April 24, the so-called “Friendship Day” in Pokémon GO took place. Trainers are already familiar with such special days on weekends from the Community Days, which occur once a month on a weekend day.
The focus of the Friendship Day was on Pokémon like Tangela, Shroomish, and Chikorita
This is the criticism: We surveyed the community on our Pokémon GO Facebook page and asked how the event went for you. As of now (April 26 at 5:00 PM),
204 people voted that it was a good event
203 people voted that it was a bad event
Negative feedback was primarily due to the event’s duration. The timing around lunchtime didn’t suit trainers because they had to work. Additionally, 3 hours felt too short. Tobias O. commented (via Facebook): “Unfortunately, the time window was very small. Since I had more important things to take care of at that time, I couldn’t utilize the ‘Day’. I would have appreciated if it had at least been a 9 AM – 6 PM event.”
Often, there is a comparison with the Community Day, which used to be a 3-hour event but has been active for 6 hours for several months now. Trainers would have liked a 6-hour duration for the Friendship Day as well. Ilona C (via Facebook) wrote: “Way too short! For those who have to work, it’s not feasible, really frustrating, otherwise such events last longer!”
Further criticism of the event included missing bonuses such as an increased limit on special trades. During the event, there were bonuses that improved trading with friends, but trainers were still only allowed one special trade per day. Martin W. commented (via Facebook): “Unfortunately, only one special trade was allowed. I would have wished for at least 3! Trading didn’t really make much sense since I do it every day anyway.”
This is what trainers praise: During the event, trainers had the chance to earn up to 350,000 XP in one go. Since many trainers are still in the leveling process from 41 to 50, this boost in experience points was very timely.
Moreover, the collector task associated with the XP bonus was relatively easy to complete, provided one had enough time. Hella K. commented (via Facebook): “Everything went smoothly for me and I was able to farm 2 million XP. Please do such a great event again anytime!”
In the future, trainers wish for weekend events to last as long as a Community Day so that players with limited time can at least take part in some of the bonuses.
How did you like the Friendship Day in Pokémon GO? Do you share the trainers’ criticism, or do you think the event was a success? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and interact with other players.
After the launch of Season 3 in Call of Duty: Warzone, players are noticing crazy bugs. Among them is this disgusting alien bug that covers your M16 with a living organism. It seems to be an unreleased Mastercraft skin.
What happened? On reddit, players are eagerly sharing their impressions of the recently launched Season 3 in Call of Duty: Warzone. Among them are glitches and bugs that have accidentally sneaked into the game. One of these bugs gives your weapons a different look.
The weapon bug we’re showing you here is probably a dream come true for all alien fans.
M16 transforms into a nasty alien
This is what the bug looks like: reddit user CraftZ49 reported that his “Western Front” blueprint for the M16 transformed into a monster. He couldn’t initially find the skin at the gunsmith.
He also released a 14-second video showing the weapon in action. While inspecting, the player pokes at the wobbly, yellow-green organism with his finger. The alien grips the weapon with something like fingers. When the player tries to detach the alien’s “fingers”, it resists and grips tightly again, making squeaky sounds.
You can see the disgusting action in the embedded video:
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Apparently, this skin is some sort of alien-like thing. In this form, the M16 fires green tracer rounds.
What are Mastercraft skins? These skins are already known from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. They are cosmetic items that make your weapons shine in a completely different look. However, keep in mind that the Mastercraft skins only affect the appearance of the weapons. The tactical unicorn in Black Ops 4 is one of the craziest Mastercraft skins.
How is this received by players?
This is what players say: The video is receiving mixed feelings on reddit. On one hand, there is a lot of praise for the creative idea of highlighting a weapon in a special way. On the other hand, some players do not like it at all.
“It looks disgusting, but in a good way,” writes user thebombwillexplode1 (via reddit)
“Thanks, I hate it,” writes HyperXuserXD (via reddit)
“I prefer the mil-sim stuff more, but damn, it’s getting boring, this is cool, but they shouldn’t go overboard with it,” writes _9meta (via reddit)
“So are we playing Fortnite now,” writes Galifrae (via reddit)
User Hatch10k writes what he misses about the new skins in Call of Duty: “This is really creative and well done, but I have to admit I will miss the mil-sim theme of Warzone as we inevitably drift further away from it. I still expect that we will get an alien/monster operator at some point” (via reddit)
What do you think of this new skin? Do you think it’s cool to see such elaborate skins on weapons that are far from a military simulation, or should the skins follow a strict, realistic theme?
Riot Games has now introduced what they will do in League of Legends against players who intentionally annoy others with their behavior or who contribute to disrupting the gameplay in LoL by simply leaving matches. The maximum penalties for “AFK” and “Queue Dodge” will be significantly stricter.
What are the worst actions in LoL? Usually, the algorithm regulates most bans in LoL automatically. However, Riot Games has now introduced a number of particularly nasty violations that algorithms do not easily detect.
In “normal feeding,” players simply die extremely often, putting their own team at a disadvantage. This happens, for example, when players are not allowed to play the champion they want in the draft, or when they get upset about a teammate in some other way: Target feeding then serves as a form of “revenge.” However, there are also ways to sabotage your own team without bluntly diving into the opponents.
The videos show how malicious and completely hollow players proceed to knowingly sabotage their own teammates.
In the example, Syndra sabotages her own jungler: She waits until the Red Buff is almost dead, steals the mob, and then tosses it to safety.
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Those who report correctly will be heard more in LoL now
This is what Riot wants to change: It has already been possible to report players for “feeding,” i.e., to notify Riot Games.
Riot now wants to give more weight to reports from “good players.” The system is called “Reporting Confidence”: Those who report other players strategically and act correctly should have their reports given more weight.
Those who bluntly report other players in every match will have their reports given less consideration.
With this new weighting, they want to catch players who troll, but do so a bit more skillfully than just by feeding.
Through these measures, LoL wants to ensure that the more skillful, indirect trolls are also caught and punished.
2 weeks of suspension for players who go AFK too often
This is what Riot does additionally: They want to primarily curb “Queue Dodging” in LoL.
This is frustrating because 9 people have to start new matches each time, and everything gets delayed just because one person leaves before the game even starts.
Now, they want to punish people who engage in “Queue Dodging” three times within 24 hours particularly harshly: They will receive a 12-hour lockout. They will not be able to sign up for any matches during that time. Previously, players received only a “30 minutes” lockout for their second dodge.
They also take a harsh stance against AFK players:
So far, penalties of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes applied for going AFK and “Repeated AFK” actions.
Here, they are increasing the penalties to 5 minutes (Tier 1), 30 minutes (Tier 2), and a full 14 days (Tier 3).
Players enter “Tier 3” with repeated AFK-going, which decreases tier level slowly if they finish games properly.
LoL has a certain reputation as a “toxic game” – this reputation is also represented by LoL’s most successful Twitch streamer, Tyler1:
Some Vikings have figured out how to completely hide the entrance to your home in Valheim . You won’t need a door anymore, and hardly anyone will know how to access your most important items.
This is the trick: With a chair and a stone wall, players have tricked the game mechanics of Valheim and created secret bases. This works due to a glitch involving interaction and overlay between building objects and the player’s character, known as a “clipping glitch”
How do I build a secret hideout? Building it is quite easy, however, you will need both a workbench and a stonecutter. The materials are fairly straightforward:
build a 4×2 stone wall directly next to where your entrance should be
place two chairs facing opposite directions
it is important to rotate the chairs correctly: one facing the entrance, one facing the exit
attach a second 4×2 stone wall to the first. It will now overlay the chairs
tear down the first wall if you don’t want to keep it
With a little finesse, you can also place the wall directly on the chairs. However, it’s easier with the snap feature of the building tool.
If the chairs are in the right position, you can use them up close, even if the wall is right in front of your face. You will “clip” into the wall and can move in or out of the hideout by moving forward. In the video, you can see what that looks like:
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If you want to use such a secret hideout, you should hurry. The developers are working on fixing bugs, and this clipping could well be seen as a bug. In a previous patch, landscaping became much more expensive through a bug fix.
Secret base and hidden items in Valheim
What good does a hideout do me? If you are playing alone on your own server, such a hideout has little pragmatic use. Enemies will still attack your base. However, if you live underground, it will be harder for them to reach you. In our guide, we explain how to build your own living cave.
On servers with multiple players, you can completely hide your base or simply a loot room. A single stone wall or even a small structure is quite inconspicuous, and you can simply hide a chair in the wall of your castle to create a secret passage downwards.
This can still be hidden: With the trick, you can also make items completely disappear. If you build a post and place an object stand on it, you can store an item there and then hide it in the wall. If you don’t want your friends to take your favorite sword, this is the ideal hiding place.
It is also possible to clip through walls created by the game with a chair. According to some players, this allows you to access the crypts in the swamp without ever having obtained a Swamp Key .
However, during our test, we ended up getting stuck inside the crypt and could neither get in nor out. We had to free ourselves with admin commands from the prison. If you want to try it yourself, you should practice on your server first.
Without (much) cheating, but with the most advanced Viking technology, you can easily catch fish in Valheim by building a fish trap. You need the fish for snacks that are particularly useful in the endgame:
In Summer 2021, the western version of the MMORPG Swords of Legends Online is set to be released. As part of Find Your Next Game, we spoke with the developers at the publisher Gameforge and got an insight into the mid and endgame of the game.
Genre:MMORPG | Developer: Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment | Publisher: Gameforge | Platform: PC | Release: Summer 2021 | Payment Model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? Swords of Legends Online is a theme park MMORPG that was released in China in 2019. It focuses on:
A traditionally Chinese story and corresponding quests
The MMORPG will be Buy2Play (ranging from 40 to 100 Euros depending on the package), so you have to pay once for access. Additionally, it is funded by a purely cosmetic shop.
This is what you can expect when leveling towards the endgame
How does leveling work? In Swords of Legends Online, at the start, you can choose from one of 6 classes. With this, you play a tutorial that runs identically for everyone and where you will also meet other players. In it, you will primarily encounter story-driven quests.
In the early levels, you will become familiar with the world and will be deeply engaged in dialogues. The later quests will then focus more on fighting.
Once you reach about level 15 and the flying city “Cloudway”, you will unlock the class areas that offer new quests and skills. However, these areas are more like a hub. A large part of your playtime will be spent with other players in the general play areas.
What are class areas? These areas differ depending on the class and offer various quests and mini-games. For example, for the Deathbringer, it is a kind of “Simon Says”, a children’s game where you must proceed cautiously, as is typical for an assassin.
In addition to the mini-games and quests, you will also learn new skills in this area that you can directly try out in a kind of tutorial. Accordingly, there is an info window that explains the skill and resource consumption in detail.
Also striking about the class areas is the aesthetics. For the Deathbringer, everything is in dark and purple tones, which fits well with the assassin and the class in general. This makes the areas very cohesive.
The Deathbringer is a rather dark class, and accordingly, its area looks fitting.
What is the max level in SOLO? Swords of Legends has a somewhat unusual level structure. You start at level “Student 1” and level up to “Student 36”. Afterwards, there is a quest that allows you to ascend to “Student 1”. This is also the maximum level in the game to start with.
In China, this continues further. There, you can reach “Student 36” and then ascend to a new rank. This rank currently has no description in our region but will likely go in the direction of “Teacher or Master 1”.
The new max level was introduced there as part of an expansion that also brought new classes.
Diverse endgame content for all player types
What does Swords of Legends offer in the endgame? Those who have brought their character to Student 1 can fully immerse themselves in the endgame of SOLO. There, you can expect:
Dungeons and raids
World bosses and the “Underworld”
Daily quests and missions
Instanced PvP battles, including small arenas like 3v3 but also larger battles
Achievements
Fashion endgame in the form of special skins, mounts, or housing content
Although the content sounds like the usual activities in an MMORPG, Swords of Legends does some things differently, especially with the dungeons and world bosses. Here, the focus is mainly on flexibility.
Flexible dungeons and raids
How do dungeons and raids work? Each dungeon can be completed by a group of 5 players. However, you can also team up with a larger group.
The dungeons dynamically scale for up to 10 players. The more players involved, the more health points and other bonuses the enemies in the dungeon receive. You are flexible in the composition of the group without making the dungeon simpler or harder overall.
The same mechanics apply to raids. Here, between 10 and 20 players can participate.
Dungeons can be entered with 5 to 10 players.
What about rewards? For defeating bosses, there are always personal and general rewards:
The personal loot is not affected by the group size and remains the same size, regardless of how many players are in the group
The group loot, however, is divided among the existing players. It is unclear at this time whether this also means less loot for the individual player
These are the world bosses and the “Underworld”
How do world bosses work in SOLO? In the endgame areas, there are several types of bosses. Some can be defeated alone, while others are meant for groups of players.
To defeat a world boss, you need the life skill “Bounty Hunting”. With this, you learn a special ability that you can use to interact when you reach a boss. When you use the skill, you will be teleported to a special version of the map. There, players will fight together against the boss without disturbing players in the open world.
Moreover, world bosses are not directly bound to timers. They can be challenged and defeated at any time.
World bosses can drop loot multiple times or only once a week, depending on difficulty. The exact reset times are provided in-game for each boss. However, they can still be fought multiple times.
In the preview, the developers from Gameforge showed me a fight with a giant scorpion that was impossible to defeat alone. Despite being at max level and almost 3 minutes of combat, only about 1% of the boss’s health was depleted.
One of the monsters you will encounter in Swords of Legends.
What is the “Underworld”? The Underworld is also associated with one of the life skills. In certain areas, you can use a skill that allows you to jump into another version of the map. This version has been corrupted by the “Evil Qi”.
There, you will encounter different opponents and tasks.
PvP with various battlegrounds
What do we know about PvP? PvP in Swords of Legends will not take place in the open world. Those who want to compete with other players will go into specific battlegrounds. In China, there are various sizes, including 3v3, 5v5, and 15v15.
However, what specific content we will receive at launch will be revealed in the future.
Swords of Legends will offer various PvP content.
Scaling in the open world and auto-run
Does the open world scale like in ESO or GW2? No, in Swords of Legends, there are initially 9 areas that are bound to specific levels. However, the “power spike” is not so large that you can wipe everything in an area just below your level in one hit.
However, if you wear endgame equipment, you can smoothly cut through the low-level areas.
Is there auto-pathing? Yes and no. On each map, there were “clouds” that you can unlock. They work similarly to griffons in WoW. Once you unlock a cloud, you can click on it on the map, and your character will automatically run towards the cloud.
Automatic running to quest objectives or even automatic fighting does not exist in Swords of Legends.
You are a chosen one who must keep the evil under control
What is Swords of Legends actually about? 30 years ago, there was a great battle in which the evil “Eternal Army” fought against the good. In this battle at the Qin Mausoleum, the good won, but the heroes of the legendary swords perished.
The souls of the swords still exist today, and as a player, you are a chosen one from one of these souls. Your task is to protect the seal that keeps the evil Qi under control.
What classes are there at launch? With the release of Swords of Legends Online, we will get 6 classes in the West, each offering 2 specializations that have already been introduced in detail:
Deathbringer – An assassin with scythes who, in the second path, can also be a healer
Berserker – A classic melee fighter who can deal damage or tank
Sword Mage – A DPS class that attacks with swords in both melee and ranged combat
Bard – A class with a string instrument that can deal damage or heal
Summoner – A damage dealer in ranged combat who can also heal in the second path
Spear Master – A melee fighter who can act as a damage dealer or tank
Anyone looking to get an overview of starting Swords of Legends and the Deathbringer class can find here a 30-minute gameplay video of the Taiwanese version of the game recorded by me:
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At first glance, Swords of Legends makes a really good impression regarding endgame content. There are various activities for different player types, and the focus is clearly on flexibility. This is evident in dynamic player counts in dungeons and raids and in world bosses without timers. Nothing is more frustrating than narrowly missing a boss fight and having to wait like in Black Desert for 24 hours until the next fight.
However, many details are still missing to discuss long-term motivation in detail. We still don’t know anything about the exact numbers and difficulties of the dungeons and raids. If these are too easy or too repetitive, it could lead to a lack of tasks in the long run. Also, regarding PvP content and item grind, currently too little is known.
The most positive aspect for me in the conversation with Gameforge was the expansion in China. This shows that the MMORPG has continued to be developed after release and that there is still plenty of content that can be brought to Europe over time. This has been a shortcoming of many Asian MMORPGs in recent years. Because when they arrive in our region, they often have already failed in their home country.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
We at MeinMMO will continue to accompany Swords of Legends Online in the coming weeks and months and will report on the tests and content of the game.
The Devastator is not exactly the most popular class in the endgame of Outriders and is considered inferior to others in terms of damage. MeinMMO shows you a build that proves how powerful the Devastator can be and what you need for it.
What’s the problem with the Devastator? The class is somewhat like the tank of Outriders and can absorb a lot of damage. However, compared to other classes like the Assassin or Technomancer, it deals less damage in the endgame.
This makes it unpopular for many players, especially in Expeditions. Because there, the goal is to complete the Expeditions as quickly as possible to get the best loot. It even goes so far that Devastators are often kicked out of groups.
But with the right setup, the problem can be solved. YouTuber LaserBolt has now presented a build with which Devastators can deal a lot of damage in Expeditions. We will show you what you need to build this build and how to play it.
Using shield abilities increases your Anomaly Power by 45%
Constant Movement
Reduces the cooldown of kinetic abilities by 15%
Sledgehammer
Double the damage of melee attacks
Executioner
Increases damage against enemies with less than 30% health by 20%
Bloodbath (x2)
Bleeding deals 30% more damage to enemies.
Blood Donation
25% of bleeding damage is returned to you as healing.
Rejuvenation
Increases your lifesteal from abilities by 6%
Protected by Anomaly
Increases your armor value by 40% of your Anomaly Power
Capable Guardian
Increases armor and resistance by 20% for 10 seconds once abilities end
Pure Anomaly
Increases resistance penetration by 15%
Earth’s Legacy
Increases the damage of seismic abilities by 50%
The Skills of the Devastator Build
Earthquake: Creates a shockwave that deals damage and interrupts enemies in their actions.
Golem: An armor that blocks 65% of incoming damage for 8 seconds.
Gravitational Leap: You can float in the air and then dive down onto your enemies. Upon impact, you deal massive damage and interrupt enemies.
Weapons, Armor, Mods
These are the weapons used by the YouTuber: The main weapon of the build is the legendary shotgun “Deathshield,” which is currently one of the best weapons in the game. It comes with the mod “Fortress,” which provides up to 43% bonus damage based on your armor.
Additionally, he uses the mod “Wailing Winds,” which you get from the legendary shotgun “The Anemoi.” With this, you deal massive damage to your enemies when reloading. To maximize this, he has both weapons with the same mods.
So you have “Fortress” and “Wailing Winds” as rank-3 mods on your primary and secondary weapons.
How to get the mods? Here lies the difficulty with the build. Basically, you have to find both legendary weapons twice. Once to dismantle and thus unlock the modification for crafting. And then again to be able to use the weapons.
These are the optimal armor pieces: Here, LaserBolt also uses legendary equipment pieces, but the build also works with epic items. It is also not necessarily necessary to focus so heavily on the bleeding effect. The build also gives you some room for customization, LaserBolt has opted for bleeding damage.
Seismic Commander Helmet
Untamed Power: Using skills deals damage to enemies within 5 meters. The damage equals 30% of your Anomaly Power.
Blood Shock: Earthquake causes a bleeding effect on enemies.
Seismic Commander’s Armor
Second Quake: Earthquake can be activated one more time before the cooldown kicks in.
Earth’s Legacy: Increases the range of the skill by 60%
Seismic Commander’s Leg Armor
Tainted Blood: Increases damage against bleeding enemies by 25%
Extra Quake: Earthquake can be activated one more time before the cooldown kicks in.
Epic Gloves
Ground Crush: Increases the base damage for Earthquake.
Captain Hunter: Increases damage against elite enemies by 25%.
Epic Boots
Double Jump: The Gravitational Leap can be used one more time before the cooldown activates.
Bloody Boost: Increases your damage against bleeding enemies.
The optimal attributes for this build are Anomaly Power, cooldown reduction, and lifesteal from abilities.
This is how it is played: The principle here is that you build up strong buffs through your skills, which you then utilize with your weapons. “Wailing Winds” is the key mod here, and the order of your attacks is also important.
Proceed as follows:
Fire with each weapon once.
Then use the Gravitational Leap.
Execute a melee attack.
Then three Earthquakes.
Next, activate the Golem skill.
Now you are buffed and can reload each of your weapons once.
The damage waves activated by the mod “Wailing Winds” are quite powerful anyway and even stronger with the additional buffs.
This way, you can deal significant damage to enemies in the area. However, since you have to repeat this process constantly, it is not necessarily the most exciting gameplay. The damage potential is very high.
How the build is played, you can see here in this video from LaserBolt:
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It is of course not excluded that there could be even more powerful builds. Outriders offers numerous combination and optimization possibilities, leading to constantly new and better builds.
The build shown above at least manages to eliminate the damage deficit of the Devastator, even if the gameplay is not for everyone.
What do you think about the build? Do you know better variants or even completely different setups? Let us know in the comments.
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So far, there are no gaming monitors with HDMI 2.1. However, that may change starting May 2021. The first device with HDMI 2.1 is expected to be officially available then. This is exciting for owners of a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a new graphics card. MeinMMO presents what you need to know about the monitor.
Some new gaming devices already support the current state of technology with HDMI 2.1:
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support HDMI 2.1.
Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series and AMD’s RX 6000 series also officially support HDMI 2.1.
PC gamers looking for a gaming monitor that supports HDMI 2.1 are currently out of luck. This is mainly because there are still no monitors available for purchase with the technology.
Some manufacturers have already announced monitors with HDMI 2.1. For instance, ASUS and ViewSonic presented gaming monitors at the CES 2021. However, prices or a release date were not mentioned.
When will the first gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 be released? But now there is movement from a manufacturer. According to TechpowerUp, the 43-inch gaming monitor from ASUS (ROG Strix XG43UQ) is expected to be available starting May 2021 (via TechpowerUp.com). This would officially be the first gaming monitor in this format that you can purchase with HDMI 2.1.
ASUS describes the gaming monitor in its product overview as “the world’s first HDMI 2.1 gaming monitor with 43 inches” (via rog.asus.com)
How much will the gaming monitor cost? You can already pre-order the monitor from some retailers. The British retailer Overclockers has the device available for pre-order at 1349 British pounds (via overclockers.co.uk). This is equivalent to about 1,551.52 euros. The very similar ROG Swift PG43UQ cost nearly the same at release with 1500 euros.
The new gaming monitor from ASUS is a high-end device for 1600 euros
What does the gaming monitor offer? ASUS equips its ROG Strix XG43UQ with a 43-inch VA panel and a UHD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). The device offers a refresh rate of 144 Hertz. In 4K, thanks to HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz is also easily possible. This is especially interesting for gamers who want to connect their PS5 or Xbox Series X to the monitor.
In addition to two HDMI 2.1 ports, the gaming monitor also has two HDMI 2.0 ports and DisplayPort 1.4. You won’t find that on televisions, and it’s particularly interesting for gamers. The differences between HDMI and DisplayPort are explained in detail in this article.
Furthermore, the device is said to offer very good brightness. This is particularly interesting if you want to game in a very dark room.
With FreeSync Premium Pro, there is also a synchronization technology included that can prevent tearing during gaming. ELMB is also said to prevent blurring when you move quickly in a shooter and would otherwise encounter blurriness.
The gaming monitor from ASUS requires a lot of space on the desk.
How good is the predecessor model? ASUS previously offered a similar high-end model with the ROG Swift PG43UQ. However, the old large-format gaming monitor did not offer HDMI 2.1 or such high brightness.
The online magazine Prad describes the predecessor as a recommendable model for enthusiasts looking for a large gaming monitor with many features. The magazine Prad also considers the price of 1500 euros to be reasonable (via Prad.de).
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For whom is the purchase worthwhile? About 1500 euros is a lot of money for a gaming monitor. Those who do not already have powerful gaming hardware in the form of a next-gen console or a fast graphics card like the GeForce RTX 3080 will likely not be able to fully exploit the potential of the gaming monitor.
In that case, Full HD or WQHD monitors with higher resolutions might be more worthwhile than a 4K monitor. With a price of around 1500 euros, the monitor appeals to enthusiasts who have space and already have performance.
For this price, you can currently also get a good OLED TV such as the popular and highly recommended LG TV LG OLED55CX9LA. This is available for about 1300 euros.
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Recommended gaming monitors for the Xbox Series X|S and the PS5 that are also worthwhile for PC gaming will be presented in our buying guide:
Why gamers should prefer a gaming monitor over a television
What should you consider? The most important argument for the gaming monitor is certainly the response time and input lag, as these are very low here.
Televisions often have a slightly slower response time, mainly due to the OLED technology used. LCD displays provide faster response times. Those who play competitively and need quick reactions cannot do without a monitor.
Gaming monitors also often provide significantly more connections. While HDMI connections dominate on televisions, you get HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C on a well-equipped monitor.
However, televisions often offer higher resolutions and lower prices. Some televisions already support HDMI 2.1. This is particularly important if you consider purchasing a new television for your PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.
The best TVs for Xbox Series X and PS5 are presented in detail in our buying guide. In this article, we also explain what you should consider when using a 4K television for gaming.
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If you also have a high cooking skill, you can further process the byproducts and earn up to 60 million Silver.
With your own farm, you can earn a lot of money in Black Desert.
Grinding
What is Grinding? Grinding is basically about killing enemies as quickly and effectively as possible and using their loot to earn Silver. This method is very repetitive, but also lucrative, at least when grinding at the right “spots”.
How to earn money? You earn primarily through 4 aspects:
Silver received directly from mobs
Trash loot that goes to the merchant
General loot such as Black Stones, which you sell in the marketplace
Special equipment items, which you sell in the marketplace
The general loot and special equipment items often make up a large part of the profits. However, since these drop randomly, the statements on earned Silver per hour fluctuate. However, there are sometimes reviews where people have farmed over weeks and then calculated the average.
Grinding can also be a leisure activity, as I have found out myself in the last few months:
Where can you earn a lot of money? This is often heavily debated in the community. For players with low and mid-range gear, the following are recommended:
Polly’s Forest – 160 to 170 AP and yields about 70 to 90 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement – 190+ AP and yields about 100 million Silver per hour
Forest Ronaros – 220+ AP and yields about 100 to 120 million Silver per hour
Manshaum Forest – 220+ AP and yields about 120 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement and Forest Ronaros are particularly interesting because here items for the Infinite Potions can be found.
In the endgame, Starfall (260+ AP) and Sycraia Underwater Ruins (270+ AP) are particularly appealing. Here you can make between 200 and 300 million Silver, depending on the drop luck of special items. However, you will also encounter many other players who may want to duel over grind spots.
Dark Rifts
What is it? Dark Rifts are little bosses that only appear for you. They pop up all over the world and can only be seen by you. When you reach the corresponding location on the map, you can fight this boss.
How much money can you earn? Depending on your gear and the related difficulty of the bosses, it is possible to earn between 10 and alleged up to 200 million Silver per hour. It is particularly important whether you can defeat the “very difficult” bosses alone and how long it takes you.
However, it is useful that bosses do not immediately regenerate health points. You can resurrect at the spot with potions after dying and continue to hit the boss.
By clicking the arrow next to the boss’s name, you’ll automatically run to the Rift and can defeat the boss.
Scrolls
What is it? In Black Desert, there are 3 types of scrolls that you can farm yourself or buy in the marketplace:
Relic Crystal Shards of the Ancients
Forbidden Book
Scroll in the Ancient Language
You need 5 of each item and then need to sort them in your inventory according to the description. Make sure to remove the checkmark from “Automatically sort inventory”.
Once you activate this item, you need to walk to a specific location. There you will then fight against a boss. Depending on the scroll and your own gear, it is advisable to complete the quests together with other players. However, at least the crystal shards and the forbidden book can be done alone with medium gear (170 AP).
How much money can you earn? This varies greatly. Depending on which scrolls you use, whether you farmed them yourself and how many players you are with. Thus, about 15 to 70 million Silver per hour is possible.
Unlike grinding, you are out here with other players and need to pay a bit of attention to the mechanics during boss fights.
What is it? The absolute classic for earning Gold in Black Desert is fishing without actively playing.
What do you need for it? Basically just a fishing rod and time. However, it only becomes really lucrative when you have a rod with high stamina and ideally the appropriate level in fishing, as well as equipment more suited for anglers.
How much can you earn? Depending on how high your fishing level is, you can earn between 5 to 30 million Silver in 8 hours – roughly in one night. The great thing about this method is that you can be completely AFK. Your character will catch fish all by itself. However, make sure you have enough inventory space.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
Grinding can also be a leisure activity, as I have found out myself in the last few months:
Where can you earn a lot of money? This is often heavily debated in the community. For players with low and mid-range gear, the following are recommended:
Polly’s Forest – 160 to 170 AP and yields about 70 to 90 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement – 190+ AP and yields about 100 million Silver per hour
Forest Ronaros – 220+ AP and yields about 100 to 120 million Silver per hour
Manshaum Forest – 220+ AP and yields about 120 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement and Forest Ronaros are particularly interesting because here items for the Infinite Potions can be found.
In the endgame, Starfall (260+ AP) and Sycraia Underwater Ruins (270+ AP) are particularly appealing. Here you can make between 200 and 300 million Silver, depending on the drop luck of special items. However, you will also encounter many other players who may want to duel over grind spots.
Dark Rifts
What is it? Dark Rifts are little bosses that only appear for you. They pop up all over the world and can only be seen by you. When you reach the corresponding location on the map, you can fight this boss.
How much money can you earn? Depending on your gear and the related difficulty of the bosses, it is possible to earn between 10 and alleged up to 200 million Silver per hour. It is particularly important whether you can defeat the “very difficult” bosses alone and how long it takes you.
However, it is useful that bosses do not immediately regenerate health points. You can resurrect at the spot with potions after dying and continue to hit the boss.
By clicking the arrow next to the boss’s name, you’ll automatically run to the Rift and can defeat the boss.
Scrolls
What is it? In Black Desert, there are 3 types of scrolls that you can farm yourself or buy in the marketplace:
Relic Crystal Shards of the Ancients
Forbidden Book
Scroll in the Ancient Language
You need 5 of each item and then need to sort them in your inventory according to the description. Make sure to remove the checkmark from “Automatically sort inventory”.
Once you activate this item, you need to walk to a specific location. There you will then fight against a boss. Depending on the scroll and your own gear, it is advisable to complete the quests together with other players. However, at least the crystal shards and the forbidden book can be done alone with medium gear (170 AP).
How much money can you earn? This varies greatly. Depending on which scrolls you use, whether you farmed them yourself and how many players you are with. Thus, about 15 to 70 million Silver per hour is possible.
Unlike grinding, you are out here with other players and need to pay a bit of attention to the mechanics during boss fights.
What is it? The absolute classic for earning Gold in Black Desert is fishing without actively playing.
What do you need for it? Basically just a fishing rod and time. However, it only becomes really lucrative when you have a rod with high stamina and ideally the appropriate level in fishing, as well as equipment more suited for anglers.
How much can you earn? Depending on how high your fishing level is, you can earn between 5 to 30 million Silver in 8 hours – roughly in one night. The great thing about this method is that you can be completely AFK. Your character will catch fish all by itself. However, make sure you have enough inventory space.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
If you also have a high cooking skill, you can further process the byproducts and earn up to 60 million Silver.
With your own farm, you can earn a lot of money in Black Desert.
Grinding
What is Grinding? Grinding is basically about killing enemies as quickly and effectively as possible and using their loot to earn Silver. This method is very repetitive, but also lucrative, at least when grinding at the right “spots”.
How to earn money? You earn primarily through 4 aspects:
Silver received directly from mobs
Trash loot that goes to the merchant
General loot such as Black Stones, which you sell in the marketplace
Special equipment items, which you sell in the marketplace
The general loot and special equipment items often make up a large part of the profits. However, since these drop randomly, the statements on earned Silver per hour fluctuate. However, there are sometimes reviews where people have farmed over weeks and then calculated the average.
Grinding can also be a leisure activity, as I have found out myself in the last few months:
Where can you earn a lot of money? This is often heavily debated in the community. For players with low and mid-range gear, the following are recommended:
Polly’s Forest – 160 to 170 AP and yields about 70 to 90 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement – 190+ AP and yields about 100 million Silver per hour
Forest Ronaros – 220+ AP and yields about 100 to 120 million Silver per hour
Manshaum Forest – 220+ AP and yields about 120 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement and Forest Ronaros are particularly interesting because here items for the Infinite Potions can be found.
In the endgame, Starfall (260+ AP) and Sycraia Underwater Ruins (270+ AP) are particularly appealing. Here you can make between 200 and 300 million Silver, depending on the drop luck of special items. However, you will also encounter many other players who may want to duel over grind spots.
Dark Rifts
What is it? Dark Rifts are little bosses that only appear for you. They pop up all over the world and can only be seen by you. When you reach the corresponding location on the map, you can fight this boss.
How much money can you earn? Depending on your gear and the related difficulty of the bosses, it is possible to earn between 10 and alleged up to 200 million Silver per hour. It is particularly important whether you can defeat the “very difficult” bosses alone and how long it takes you.
However, it is useful that bosses do not immediately regenerate health points. You can resurrect at the spot with potions after dying and continue to hit the boss.
By clicking the arrow next to the boss’s name, you’ll automatically run to the Rift and can defeat the boss.
Scrolls
What is it? In Black Desert, there are 3 types of scrolls that you can farm yourself or buy in the marketplace:
Relic Crystal Shards of the Ancients
Forbidden Book
Scroll in the Ancient Language
You need 5 of each item and then need to sort them in your inventory according to the description. Make sure to remove the checkmark from “Automatically sort inventory”.
Once you activate this item, you need to walk to a specific location. There you will then fight against a boss. Depending on the scroll and your own gear, it is advisable to complete the quests together with other players. However, at least the crystal shards and the forbidden book can be done alone with medium gear (170 AP).
How much money can you earn? This varies greatly. Depending on which scrolls you use, whether you farmed them yourself and how many players you are with. Thus, about 15 to 70 million Silver per hour is possible.
Unlike grinding, you are out here with other players and need to pay a bit of attention to the mechanics during boss fights.
What is it? The absolute classic for earning Gold in Black Desert is fishing without actively playing.
What do you need for it? Basically just a fishing rod and time. However, it only becomes really lucrative when you have a rod with high stamina and ideally the appropriate level in fishing, as well as equipment more suited for anglers.
How much can you earn? Depending on how high your fishing level is, you can earn between 5 to 30 million Silver in 8 hours – roughly in one night. The great thing about this method is that you can be completely AFK. Your character will catch fish all by itself. However, make sure you have enough inventory space.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
In the MMORPG Black Desert, the currency Silver plays an important role. You need it to buy items from merchants or in the marketplace and to repair your equipment. We from MeinMMO will show you how to get Silver best in 2021.
What is this guide about? We want to introduce you to various methods with which you can quickly and effectively farm Silver in Black Desert. We try to give you a variety of activities and at the same time provide an estimate of how much Silver you can earn per hour.
Where do the farming methods and numbers come from? The farming methods have been tested by us as best as possible, although our equipment was not yet sufficient for grinding in Starfall. The numbers are based on averages found on YouTube and in Reddit, as well as our own experience. The figures in Silver per hour should therefore not be seen as fixed, but rather serve as a guideline for how well each method works.
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Using a Farm
How to use a farm? A farm can be easily established by borrowing a “fence” from a corresponding NPC and placing it anywhere. Afterwards, you can plant various crops there and earn money.
Specifically, this means that you visit your farm about 3 to 4 times a day and spend some minutes harvesting.
How to earn money? You need some groundwork, as the cheapest items on a farm yield relatively little Silver:
You need the rank “Expert 1” (Artisan 1) in farming to grow particularly valuable plants. It is advisable to work with boosts and the appropriate equipment (farmer’s clothing)
You need at least 130 contribution points for the work to be worthwhile
You need to borrow strong fences from the vendor Flaviano in Heidel (located at the marketplace). You can then place them in the world, preferably near the city of Velia, as the conditions are best there
You need at least 10 workers that you can assign to the fields along with corresponding housing
It is best to use your own character for this, who will remain at the fields permanently
If you meet these requirements, you plant one of the following blue seeds for the greatest profit:
Special Dried Grass Seed
Special Wheat Seed
Once you have done this, the plants need to be cultivated (F5) and not harvested (R). When cultivating, you receive seeds back and have a chance from Expert 1 to obtain golden seeds (Magical Dried Grass Seeds). These cannot be purchased or sold at the marketplace, which makes them so interesting and valuable.
You then plant these golden seeds and cultivate them again. You return 1 to 2 golden seeds. You also receive fruits as well as some byproducts, including Mysterious Seed (100,000 Silver). You can sell the byproducts and additional golden seeds to NPCs. A golden Dried Grass Seed has a value of 344,200 Silver.
How much do you earn? Depending on how often you harvest, you can make about 20 to 40 million Silver per day. However, you only need to invest about 30 minutes throughout the day, such as in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
Grinding can also be a leisure activity, as I have found out myself in the last few months:
Where can you earn a lot of money? This is often heavily debated in the community. For players with low and mid-range gear, the following are recommended:
Polly’s Forest – 160 to 170 AP and yields about 70 to 90 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement – 190+ AP and yields about 100 million Silver per hour
Forest Ronaros – 220+ AP and yields about 100 to 120 million Silver per hour
Manshaum Forest – 220+ AP and yields about 120 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement and Forest Ronaros are particularly interesting because here items for the Infinite Potions can be found.
In the endgame, Starfall (260+ AP) and Sycraia Underwater Ruins (270+ AP) are particularly appealing. Here you can make between 200 and 300 million Silver, depending on the drop luck of special items. However, you will also encounter many other players who may want to duel over grind spots.
Dark Rifts
What is it? Dark Rifts are little bosses that only appear for you. They pop up all over the world and can only be seen by you. When you reach the corresponding location on the map, you can fight this boss.
How much money can you earn? Depending on your gear and the related difficulty of the bosses, it is possible to earn between 10 and alleged up to 200 million Silver per hour. It is particularly important whether you can defeat the “very difficult” bosses alone and how long it takes you.
However, it is useful that bosses do not immediately regenerate health points. You can resurrect at the spot with potions after dying and continue to hit the boss.
By clicking the arrow next to the boss’s name, you’ll automatically run to the Rift and can defeat the boss.
Scrolls
What is it? In Black Desert, there are 3 types of scrolls that you can farm yourself or buy in the marketplace:
Relic Crystal Shards of the Ancients
Forbidden Book
Scroll in the Ancient Language
You need 5 of each item and then need to sort them in your inventory according to the description. Make sure to remove the checkmark from “Automatically sort inventory”.
Once you activate this item, you need to walk to a specific location. There you will then fight against a boss. Depending on the scroll and your own gear, it is advisable to complete the quests together with other players. However, at least the crystal shards and the forbidden book can be done alone with medium gear (170 AP).
How much money can you earn? This varies greatly. Depending on which scrolls you use, whether you farmed them yourself and how many players you are with. Thus, about 15 to 70 million Silver per hour is possible.
Unlike grinding, you are out here with other players and need to pay a bit of attention to the mechanics during boss fights.
What is it? The absolute classic for earning Gold in Black Desert is fishing without actively playing.
What do you need for it? Basically just a fishing rod and time. However, it only becomes really lucrative when you have a rod with high stamina and ideally the appropriate level in fishing, as well as equipment more suited for anglers.
How much can you earn? Depending on how high your fishing level is, you can earn between 5 to 30 million Silver in 8 hours – roughly in one night. The great thing about this method is that you can be completely AFK. Your character will catch fish all by itself. However, make sure you have enough inventory space.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
If you also have a high cooking skill, you can further process the byproducts and earn up to 60 million Silver.
With your own farm, you can earn a lot of money in Black Desert.
Grinding
What is Grinding? Grinding is basically about killing enemies as quickly and effectively as possible and using their loot to earn Silver. This method is very repetitive, but also lucrative, at least when grinding at the right “spots”.
How to earn money? You earn primarily through 4 aspects:
Silver received directly from mobs
Trash loot that goes to the merchant
General loot such as Black Stones, which you sell in the marketplace
Special equipment items, which you sell in the marketplace
The general loot and special equipment items often make up a large part of the profits. However, since these drop randomly, the statements on earned Silver per hour fluctuate. However, there are sometimes reviews where people have farmed over weeks and then calculated the average.
Grinding can also be a leisure activity, as I have found out myself in the last few months:
Where can you earn a lot of money? This is often heavily debated in the community. For players with low and mid-range gear, the following are recommended:
Polly’s Forest – 160 to 170 AP and yields about 70 to 90 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement – 190+ AP and yields about 100 million Silver per hour
Forest Ronaros – 220+ AP and yields about 100 to 120 million Silver per hour
Manshaum Forest – 220+ AP and yields about 120 million Silver per hour
Blood Wolf Settlement and Forest Ronaros are particularly interesting because here items for the Infinite Potions can be found.
In the endgame, Starfall (260+ AP) and Sycraia Underwater Ruins (270+ AP) are particularly appealing. Here you can make between 200 and 300 million Silver, depending on the drop luck of special items. However, you will also encounter many other players who may want to duel over grind spots.
Dark Rifts
What is it? Dark Rifts are little bosses that only appear for you. They pop up all over the world and can only be seen by you. When you reach the corresponding location on the map, you can fight this boss.
How much money can you earn? Depending on your gear and the related difficulty of the bosses, it is possible to earn between 10 and alleged up to 200 million Silver per hour. It is particularly important whether you can defeat the “very difficult” bosses alone and how long it takes you.
However, it is useful that bosses do not immediately regenerate health points. You can resurrect at the spot with potions after dying and continue to hit the boss.
By clicking the arrow next to the boss’s name, you’ll automatically run to the Rift and can defeat the boss.
Scrolls
What is it? In Black Desert, there are 3 types of scrolls that you can farm yourself or buy in the marketplace:
Relic Crystal Shards of the Ancients
Forbidden Book
Scroll in the Ancient Language
You need 5 of each item and then need to sort them in your inventory according to the description. Make sure to remove the checkmark from “Automatically sort inventory”.
Once you activate this item, you need to walk to a specific location. There you will then fight against a boss. Depending on the scroll and your own gear, it is advisable to complete the quests together with other players. However, at least the crystal shards and the forbidden book can be done alone with medium gear (170 AP).
How much money can you earn? This varies greatly. Depending on which scrolls you use, whether you farmed them yourself and how many players you are with. Thus, about 15 to 70 million Silver per hour is possible.
Unlike grinding, you are out here with other players and need to pay a bit of attention to the mechanics during boss fights.
What is it? The absolute classic for earning Gold in Black Desert is fishing without actively playing.
What do you need for it? Basically just a fishing rod and time. However, it only becomes really lucrative when you have a rod with high stamina and ideally the appropriate level in fishing, as well as equipment more suited for anglers.
How much can you earn? Depending on how high your fishing level is, you can earn between 5 to 30 million Silver in 8 hours – roughly in one night. The great thing about this method is that you can be completely AFK. Your character will catch fish all by itself. However, make sure you have enough inventory space.
One of the best places to fish is the beach in Velia. Here you will also meet many AFK fishers at night.
Fishing is one of the classic activities in Black Desert.
How do you earn your money in Black Desert? Do you have any additional tips and tricks that we should include in the guide? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
Hurry up if you want to trade over 40 kilometers in Pokémon GO. The duration has been extended but ends today.
What is it about? Last Saturday, the Friendship Day in Pokémon GO took place. Lots of plant Pokémon spawned, a challenge granted you 350,000 XP, and there were bonuses for your friendships. Among other things, Niantic increased the trading radius to 40 kilometers.
This kilometer bonus was supposed to end on Saturday, but it is still active even today on Monday. We will show you how long it lasts and how you can take advantage of it.
Trade over 40 kilometers and get lucky Pokémon
How long does this last? The Japanese Twitter account of NianticHelp announced the date when the trading radius will be reduced again (via twitter.com). They write: We announced that the end of the trading bonus, which increased the radius for trading on ‘Friendship Day’, is at 5 PM on April 24. However, the duration of this increased radius has been extended and will last until April 26 at 8 PM.
You still have time until tonight at 8 PM to take advantage of the trading radius bonus of 40 kilometers and trade Pokémon with friends at this distance.
What’s the deal with the radius? Normally, you can only have a maximum radius of about 100 meters to trade with other players. During the pandemic, there have been several events where this radius was increased. This benefits many contact restrictions, as players can trade with other players who are also sitting at home. The advantage of trading with other players is that there is a chance for lucky Pokémon. They have strong combat stats.
This was a wish of many trainers who had little time to participate during Friendship Day on Saturday. The event ran for three hours on Saturday, not the seven hours typically known from Community Days. To at least be able to trade with friends over a long distance, trainers requested that the bonus remain in the game longer.
This is planned: In the next few days, there are still some events coming up in Pokémon GO. Tomorrow, on Tuesday, the Spotlight Hour will feature Finneon. On Wednesday, there will be a Raid Hour with Thundurus, Landorus, and Tornadus.
You will soon meet Shiny Farbacca in Pokémon GO
Additionally, the big Snap Event will start, which will offer you many exciting bonuses and bring Shiny Farbacca into the game. We also expect an announcement of all events for May 2021 in the coming days.
What events do you wish for in the coming weeks in Pokémon GO? Do you have specific themes that would excite you? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
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Even before the release in summer 2017, the developers of the MMORPG Albion Online promised that you could also play on mobile devices (iOS, Android). Now it is finally here – but for now only in Germany.
What does the mobile version of Albion Online offer? It is the complete gaming experience. Everything that Albion Online has to offer in the PC version can also be found in the mobile version for devices with Android or iOS.
You are even on the same servers and can interact with players who play on PC. It is possible to switch between the platforms at any time. If you are on the go, you play on your phone, and when you return home, you switch to the PC (or Mac). Everything you earn on your smartphone while on the go is also available in the PC/Mac version.
In this video, you can see how Albion Online plays as a mobile MMORPG:
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So you play with: To play the MMORPG Albion Online on Android or iOS, you just need to download the client from the respective store for your phone (via Google Play Store or Apple App Store). Then you log in with your regular login data and get started.
Albion Online Mobile is currently only available to players from Germany after a longer beta. It is a so-called soft launch, where there are no wipes or resets. More countries will follow in summer.
What are the requirements for the MMORPG? You need a phone with at least 3 GB of RAM. If your smartphone is not supported, you will receive a corresponding message. However, the developers do not provide a list of supported devices.
How does the mobile version differ from the regular one? There are some adjustments to ensure that Albion Online plays well on the touch screen of a phone.
A mobile-specific control with adjusted HUD
You can choose between two control options
The UI has been optimized and offers customizable settings
There is also another difference that may seem a bit strange: The prices for the item shop are higher in the mobile version. According to the developers, this is due to currency conversions and platform fees.
Therefore, you should always make your purchases in the in-game shop in the desktop version or directly through the webshop. Then you enjoy the lowest prices and still receive the items in the mobile version.
How is the mobile version of Albion Online received?? The version launched last Thursday, April 22. The rating in the Google Play Store is currently 3.6 out of 5 stars, and the rating in the Apple App Store is 4.9 out of 5 points (as of April 26 at 10:30 AM). We summarize some comments from the reviews for you:
Suriam M. says (via Google Play Store): “Very comprehensive sandbox grind RPG. Good community and diverse play styles. I like it.”
Sa624sha _ explains (via Google Play Store): “Cool game. Especially I love the aspect that you can also play on PC with the same account.”
JVCoolMagic is very happy about the game (via Apple App Store): “I had to wait 3 years for it to come out on iOS, but the wait was worth it. Very well implemented, perfect graphics, top-notch and keep it up.”
Wempy1996 points out some bugs in the app (via Apple App Store): “Great game, but unfortunately crashes regularly. Requires 3 GB of RAM.”
Albion Online on smartphones and tablets is well received. However, there are still some technical issues that can lead to crashes. The developers explain that they also see the soft launch in Germany as a testing phase and will continue to improve the app based on player feedback.
The tests for the upcoming patch 9.1 for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and the first expansion for WoW Classic, The Burning Crusade, started almost simultaneously. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas is now reassuring players who fear that both contents would release at the same time.
This is what Hazzikostas says: The Chinese streamer LingHunFuSu was able to interview the WoW Game Director, Ion Hazzikostas, about some current topics and upcoming content in a nearly 20-minute interview (via Douyu).
Among other things, Hazzikostas spoke about the release of The Burning Crusade Classic and patch 9.1. In typical Blizzard fashion, the statements are somewhat vague, but he can probably alleviate possible concerns:
Of course, we will have more information about the specific release dates for Burning Crusade Classic and Chains of Domination at the announcement. I can tell you that it is very unlikely that we will release both of them at the same time. We know that many players want to experience both.
These are projects that would differ in their required testing time. Tests would need to start early enough to implement feedback and achieve a good result.
Patch 9.1 will be titled “Chains of Domination” (engl.: “Chains of Domination”).
At the moment, both tests are running separately, and it was not entirely clear whether the contents would also be released somewhat simultaneously. Those who play both Retail and Classic would hardly have time for both and would have to decide which one to play at release.
Hazzikostas’s statement can calm the situation a bit, even if he does not reveal whether patch 9.1 or TBC Classic will be released first.
Patch 9.1 vs. TBC – Which will release first?
The development time for TBC Classic is likely shorter, as it is “only” existing content that has been polished. Patch 9.1 brings entirely new content and will probably take a bit longer.
However, it is likely that patch 9.1 will be the first of the two contents to release. New content for the Retail version is simply more important to more players than raids, dungeons, and worlds they could already explore over 10 years ago.
In a survey by Wowhead, over 71.2% of the more than 13,000 respondents indicated that they wanted to see patch 9.1 sooner:
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Hazzikostas himself understands that there are players who only play one of the two games and Blizzard does not want to offend either group. However, there is already growing discontent in WoW about the content and even patch 9.1 is being mocked before release.
If the company wants to avoid more players getting upset, patch 9.1 would need to release first. If the contents are particularly good, at least a large portion of the player base would be appeased. However, we still have to wait for an official announcement.
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the leading streamer on Twitch in 2018. At the peak of his Fortnite streaming, over 600,000 people watched him. By 2021, the former shooter star is playing League of Legends and his performance has been mixed. The taboo of “I no longer flame” is also over.
How big was Ninja at the height of his career? Tyler “Ninja” Blevins came from Halo and H1Z1 when he discovered “Fortnite: Battle Royale” as one of the first Twitch streamers in September 2017. 2018 became his year on Twitch, and he set records that were previously unthinkable:
This is how he achieved it: Right at the beginning of Fortnite, Ninja was a dominant shooter player who could dominate the lobbies against “normal opponents.” He also played with various other streamers who became part of his crew, such as TimTheTatman, CourageJD, or DrLupo.
When his brother, a teacher, pointed out to the well-known flamer that he was a role model for the young viewers of Fortnite, he restrained his outbursts and made an effort to use “youth-friendly language.” This may have also helped him land some advertising deals, such as with adidas. Because now Ninja was considered “brandsafe.”
Ninja was also incredibly ambitious, grinding every day and making many deals to become even more present. Highlights of that time included collaborating with rapper Drake. He even made the cover of the sports magazine ESPN.
How is Ninja doing today: After a lucrative but rather unsatisfactory stint on Mixer, Ninja is back on Twitch. Recently, he has focused more on League of Legends:
Today he has an average of 11,361 viewers – about one-seventh of his previous numbers
Even at his absolute peak, he reached only 28,453 in the last 30 days – that’s 21 times less than in 2018
Is he as dominant in LoL as he was in Fortnite? No, not even close. Ninja is a trained shooter player and streamer, not an esports player. He could not keep up with the young pros later in Fortnite either.
If things are not going well today, it can also lead to the famous “Rage Quit” in LoL:
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In LoL, he is a decent player in the “upper midfield” and plays in the Platinum range. This puts him among the top 10% of players. The top streamers on Twitch, however, are in the Master and Grandmaster ranges, the upper 0.1% or 0.03% of the player base.
And what about the no curses rule? That has also relaxed a bit. League of Legends is considered extremely toxic, and even Ninja gets caught up in it from time to time.
Here you can see how Ninja types angrily in chat about how stupid a teammate is and reads it out loud: the other is “fucking stupid” – “horrible” – “should finally stop playing LoL.”
It looks like the top Fortnite star is now a pretty typical LoL streamer.
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Let’s see how Ninja continues on Twitch. At the moment, he apparently is not playing what is “trending” or “what is expected of him,” but what he enjoys. And that right now is LoL.
Because of the money, Ninja probably never has to work again. From everything we know, he has greatly benefited from the end of Mixer.
Next Wednesday, April 28, EA will release the new TOTW 31 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. But which players could be included? MeinMMO reveals to you who might secure a spot in the new Team of the Week.
This is the Team of the Week: Although the TOTS cards (Team of the Season) have replaced the TOTW cards (Team of the Week) from the Weekend League rewards, the Team of the Week continues to appear in FUT 21. This team consists of 23 players who performed strongly on the football weekend.
For these performances, players receive Inform cards that can be found in FUT packs for one week.
These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW predictions are community guesses attempting to predict which players might make it into the Team of the Week.
They provide a good overview of who might be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. You can learn how to do this in the trading tips.
It is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 23 next Wednesday could look entirely different from what the predictions suggest.
The Prediction for Team of the Week 31 in Ultimate Team
The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from FIFA YouTuber VIVALAFIFA.
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These Bundesliga players could appear in the new TOTW:
After Erling Haaland surprisingly did not make it into TOTW 30 last week, the Norwegian gets a new chance this week. His 2 goals against VfL Wolfsburg should be enough justification.
In the important 2:1 victory for 1. FC Köln against RB Leipzig, Jonas Hector was the player of the match with his 2 goals. An Inform card is definitely deserved.
Ondrej Duda played an important role in the next victory for Köln. He scored 2 goals in the 3:2 win against FC Augsburg.
Borussia Mönchengladbach won 5:0 against Arminia Bielefeld, and one player was involved in 3 goals: Breel Embolo. The Swiss scored 2 goals and provided the third.
The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) has announced its next major expansion called Endwalker for fall 2021. For new players, now is the perfect time to get into the game. In this article, we reveal the reasons why.
What is Final Fantasy XIV? The game from the popular Final Fantasy franchise is a classic theme park MMORPG with a tab-targeting combat system and global cooldowns.
It is one of the few MMORPGs still using a subscription model. For €10.99 a month, players receive major content updates every 3 to 4 months with new content.
As is the case with Final Fantasy games, it places a lot of emphasis on the story, which has been told continuously for 10 years. Fans of PvE and creative content will also get their money’s worth in Final Fantasy XIV. The game is bursting with all kinds of content options that have accumulated over the many years of operation in regular updates:
There are classic dungeons for 4 to 8 players
Raids designed for either 8 or 24 players
Fantastically staged boss fights called Trials for 8 players
A big photo mode called /gpose, around which a whole community has formed that creates cool screenshots
A housing system, where players can unleash their creativity in designing
For collectors, there are over 150 mounts, over 400 companions, and over 2,500 achievements to chase for their collection
With the upcoming add-on Endwalker in fall 2021, the developers aim to conclude the storyline in FFXIV revolving around the gods Hydaelyn and Zodiark with a big bang.
I believe it’s the perfect time to get into the MMORPG to experience the finale live, and I will list the reasons for that.
More information about Final Fantasy XIV for beginners can be found here:
The add-on is coming – Secure your front-row seats
In February, FFXIV announced their newest add-on Endwalker. It will be the grand conclusion, the crowning of a story that the MMORPG has been continuously telling for 10 years. Accordingly, many fans are incredibly excited to see how this storyline unfolds, which is about nothing less than the end of the world.
Newcomers have a unique opportunity here: Since there are at least 5 months until the release of the add-on, you now have plenty of time to get into the MMORPG.
You can experience the whole story, which others had to wait for months and years, all in one go and be ready for the grand finale with popcorn and a beer by the time it releases.
At the same time, however, a new era begins afterward, a new beginning, as the MMORPG’s director, Naoki Yoshida, explained. The developers will start a fresh storyline that is disconnected from the current events in the game, which you can begin alongside veteran players on equal footing.
There are also other reasons why the entry point has never been easier.
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The trailer for FFXIV Endwalker promises a spectacular ending
Trial version offers a lot of content for free
As one of the established MMORPGs on the market, FFXIV has been growing year by year. From the reports to investors, it can be gathered that Square Enix’s MMO branch generates high profits thanks to the game.
And there is also a lot of activity and fresh blood in cities and content in the game. One of the main reasons for this is the new free trial version, which was introduced last year.
Whereas before you could only play up to level 35 and thus only seen very little of the game, the new max level is 60. If you want, you can play the entire scenario of the base game “A Realm Reborn” and the first add-on “Heavensward”, with all its content, completely free of charge and without time restrictions.
That’s hundreds of hours of content that give you a good opportunity to thoroughly test the game before investing money. Although this content is already quite old, it is still being done daily by veterans, so you don’t have to worry about not making progress because certain content is dead.
The only limitation of the trial version relates to the social features of FFXIV. For example, you won’t be able to join a Free Company (Guild) or whisper to other players.
However, there is the rookie chat, where you will be taken under the wings of mentors. It is open to all languages, and experienced players will answer all your questions, so don’t hesitate to ask them.
All information about the free trial version can be found here:
One of the main criticisms of FFXIV has always been that getting into the game is incredibly slow. The main story is mandatory in the game, and you have to play through the quests before reaching the endgame, unless you pay for skip options of course.
This hurdle has become slightly easier since last year. The developers took a big pair of scissors over the quest lines of the base game “A Realm Reborn” and removed everything that was not relevant to the story like annoying fetch quests.
The remaining quests received a revision that has also made them shorter and more concise. The amount of grind has been reduced, and some tasks were cut.
At the same time, however, all important information that forms the foundation of the story of FFXIV has remained in the game. So, luckily, you don’t have to run around as much as players before you did.
The same treatment is planned for the expansions Heavensward and Stormblood as well. In general, your journey through the game is supposed to become more pleasant. When this will happen is still unknown.
Since the update, flying in the old areas has also been unlocked. This greatly accelerates progress through the story.
You can easily catch up with the veterans
A big concern for players considering diving into such an old MMORPG as FFXIV is: “Will I even be able to catch up with the others?”
In fact, in FFXIV, it’s just a matter of time. The MMORPG has special catch-up mechanics in place that allow you to make significant leaps in your item level and eventually stand on the same gear level as the raiders.
The main story quest is the red thread that guides you through the game to the endgame. Along the way, you receive gear packages at regular intervals that are intended to bring you roughly up to the current level.
Once you reach the maximum level of 80 and have completed the Shadowbringers story, you have several sources from which you can obtain gear:
In dungeons, you can farm green gear, which can be used as a transitional solution until you get something better
In dungeons, you can also farm Allagan stones, a special currency in FFXIV. You can exchange these with NPCs for strong armor.
In Eden and Nier raids, you can acquire blue gear that greatly boosts your item level. These raids don’t take long, are easy to complete, and are well-suited for farming gear (with the exception of Eden epic).
At the market board, there are armors that, while not at the highest item level, bring you very close to it.
The current highest item level is 530. Many raiders reached it months ago by farming the hard epic raids. With patch 5.5, even casual players can upgrade their gear to this level by completing the Nier raids and obtaining upgrade materials.
The item level will not be increased until the launch of Endwalker, so you have several months to farm. This ensures that most players start the new add-on at a somewhat equal item level, and new players are not at a disadvantage.
Such and many other gear sets can be obtained from dungeons, PvP, raids, or with special currency
PS5 version is coming and makes everything prettier (gradually)
Higher resolutions: In 4K (2160p) / WQHD (1440p) / Full HD (1080p).
Better performance: The resolutions WQHD (1440p) and Full HD (1080p) run at 60 FPS. In 4K, the frame rate should be around 40 FPS.
Sharp UI with new high-resolution icons
Shorter loading times thanks to the PS5’s SSD
Support for the DualSense controller
3D audio
The beta phase will last as long as it takes to address all issues. Once that is done, the developers are aiming for a quick release.
Even more importantly, however, is the announcement the developers made in an interview (via PlayStation Blog). The PS5 version is the first step in a series of graphical upgrades that FFXIV will receive.
Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa announced that the in-game textures of FFXIV are set to receive an upgrade. Since the MMORPG is now nearly 10 years old, it cannot keep up graphically with newer titles like Black Desert or Swords of Legends.
However, if FFXIV wants to continue running for many years and attract new players, a graphical update will eventually be necessary. According to Matsuzawa, this is a very challenging process that requires a lot of planning, but the PS5 version has now laid the groundwork for it.
So if you are among the lucky owners of a PS5, you can start playing there directly and experience Endwalker right on the new Sony console.
After the add-on is before the add-on
What comes with Endwalker: The contents of the expansion are structured according to the classic pattern as was already the case with its predecessors. Players will receive a major update that will bring a lot of new features to the MMORPG.
Of course, the main focus here is the main story of the game, whose first storyline arc about the gods Hydaelyn and Zodiark will be concluded in Endwalker. Players will travel to the moon to confront their arch-enemy there alongside friendly NPCs.
Currently, on the list besides the story quests are also:
New large areas like Garlemald, Radz-at-Han, and the moon
Little is known about the contents of the add-on so far, but there are some screenshots and images nonetheless.
After the add-on, players will continue with updates that are expected to appear in the usual rhythm of 3-4 months.
The story quests that will be released with patches 6.1, etc., will also open a new chapter for the MMORPG. It will begin a new story that will be as fresh for new players as it will be for veterans of FFXIV.
What does the distant future bring? The developers have not revealed exactly how the game will proceed after the release of Endwalker. Director Yoshida has only provided vague hints and comments about how it will be a new beginning with a new story and new characters.
But where in the world of FFXIV it will take the players is still unknown. We also do not know in what form the new content will come. So, whether another very long storyline will begin or whether the developers will prefer shorter ones.
What is known, however, is that Square Enix still has many plans for the MMORPG.
Due to the high revenue generated by the game in recent years, Yoshida predicts that FFXIV will continue to receive new content at least until 2024.
You don’t have to worry about stepping into an MMORPG that will be taken offline next year.
Pros
Regular major content updates
Diverse content
Ongoing storyline praised by critics
Snappy epic and ultimate raids
Intricate crafting system
Unlimited crossplay between all platforms
PS4 and PS5 players do not need PS Plus
Cons
Early game is sluggish
Little variety in builds and endgame gear selection
Long path to endgame
The character creator is somewhat limited
Little content for PvP fans
I expect great things from Endwalker
As someone who has invested over 800 days of playtime in FFXIV, I have watched the MMORPG unfold firsthand. The developers have grown from their first, sometimes somewhat clumsy attempts to design a boss fight or storyline with nearly every patch.
The mechanics have become trickier and more varied, and the writing and voice acting have noticeably improved with each add-on. Accordingly, my expectations for Endwalker are very high. After all, the developers are concluding a 10-year-long story that has become very dear to myself and many others, so it better happen with fireworks, champagne, and rock’n’roll.
But I do not see these 10 years as a hindrance for newcomers. On the contrary. I read almost every day on reddit, social media, forums, and in-game about the experiences of new players who have been captivated by FFXIV. They often sound completely surprised by it themselves. Based on this experience, I believe it’s definitely not too late to start with the game.
Right now, as optimal conditions for a new beginning exist, I would recommend that any J-RPG and MMORPG fan try out the trial version. It costs you nothing, has no commitments, and who knows, maybe we’ll see each other more often in Eorzea afterward.
Irina Moritz Community Manager and FFXIV expert at MeinMMO
The same treatment is planned for the expansions Heavensward and Stormblood as well. In general, your journey through the game is supposed to become more pleasant. When this will happen is still unknown.
Since the update, flying in the old areas has also been unlocked. This greatly accelerates progress through the story.
You can easily catch up with the veterans
A big concern for players considering diving into such an old MMORPG as FFXIV is: “Will I even be able to catch up with the others?”
In fact, in FFXIV, it’s just a matter of time. The MMORPG has special catch-up mechanics in place that allow you to make significant leaps in your item level and eventually stand on the same gear level as the raiders.
The main story quest is the red thread that guides you through the game to the endgame. Along the way, you receive gear packages at regular intervals that are intended to bring you roughly up to the current level.
Once you reach the maximum level of 80 and have completed the Shadowbringers story, you have several sources from which you can obtain gear:
In dungeons, you can farm green gear, which can be used as a transitional solution until you get something better
In dungeons, you can also farm Allagan stones, a special currency in FFXIV. You can exchange these with NPCs for strong armor.
In Eden and Nier raids, you can acquire blue gear that greatly boosts your item level. These raids don’t take long, are easy to complete, and are well-suited for farming gear (with the exception of Eden epic).
At the market board, there are armors that, while not at the highest item level, bring you very close to it.
The current highest item level is 530. Many raiders reached it months ago by farming the hard epic raids. With patch 5.5, even casual players can upgrade their gear to this level by completing the Nier raids and obtaining upgrade materials.
The item level will not be increased until the launch of Endwalker, so you have several months to farm. This ensures that most players start the new add-on at a somewhat equal item level, and new players are not at a disadvantage.
Such and many other gear sets can be obtained from dungeons, PvP, raids, or with special currency
PS5 version is coming and makes everything prettier (gradually)
Higher resolutions: In 4K (2160p) / WQHD (1440p) / Full HD (1080p).
Better performance: The resolutions WQHD (1440p) and Full HD (1080p) run at 60 FPS. In 4K, the frame rate should be around 40 FPS.
Sharp UI with new high-resolution icons
Shorter loading times thanks to the PS5’s SSD
Support for the DualSense controller
3D audio
The beta phase will last as long as it takes to address all issues. Once that is done, the developers are aiming for a quick release.
Even more importantly, however, is the announcement the developers made in an interview (via PlayStation Blog). The PS5 version is the first step in a series of graphical upgrades that FFXIV will receive.
Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa announced that the in-game textures of FFXIV are set to receive an upgrade. Since the MMORPG is now nearly 10 years old, it cannot keep up graphically with newer titles like Black Desert or Swords of Legends.
However, if FFXIV wants to continue running for many years and attract new players, a graphical update will eventually be necessary. According to Matsuzawa, this is a very challenging process that requires a lot of planning, but the PS5 version has now laid the groundwork for it.
So if you are among the lucky owners of a PS5, you can start playing there directly and experience Endwalker right on the new Sony console.
After the add-on is before the add-on
What comes with Endwalker: The contents of the expansion are structured according to the classic pattern as was already the case with its predecessors. Players will receive a major update that will bring a lot of new features to the MMORPG.
Of course, the main focus here is the main story of the game, whose first storyline arc about the gods Hydaelyn and Zodiark will be concluded in Endwalker. Players will travel to the moon to confront their arch-enemy there alongside friendly NPCs.
Currently, on the list besides the story quests are also:
New large areas like Garlemald, Radz-at-Han, and the moon
Little is known about the contents of the add-on so far, but there are some screenshots and images nonetheless.
After the add-on, players will continue with updates that are expected to appear in the usual rhythm of 3-4 months.
The story quests that will be released with patches 6.1, etc., will also open a new chapter for the MMORPG. It will begin a new story that will be as fresh for new players as it will be for veterans of FFXIV.
What does the distant future bring? The developers have not revealed exactly how the game will proceed after the release of Endwalker. Director Yoshida has only provided vague hints and comments about how it will be a new beginning with a new story and new characters.
But where in the world of FFXIV it will take the players is still unknown. We also do not know in what form the new content will come. So, whether another very long storyline will begin or whether the developers will prefer shorter ones.
What is known, however, is that Square Enix still has many plans for the MMORPG.
Due to the high revenue generated by the game in recent years, Yoshida predicts that FFXIV will continue to receive new content at least until 2024.
You don’t have to worry about stepping into an MMORPG that will be taken offline next year.
Pros
Regular major content updates
Diverse content
Ongoing storyline praised by critics
Snappy epic and ultimate raids
Intricate crafting system
Unlimited crossplay between all platforms
PS4 and PS5 players do not need PS Plus
Cons
Early game is sluggish
Little variety in builds and endgame gear selection
Long path to endgame
The character creator is somewhat limited
Little content for PvP fans
I expect great things from Endwalker
As someone who has invested over 800 days of playtime in FFXIV, I have watched the MMORPG unfold firsthand. The developers have grown from their first, sometimes somewhat clumsy attempts to design a boss fight or storyline with nearly every patch.
The mechanics have become trickier and more varied, and the writing and voice acting have noticeably improved with each add-on. Accordingly, my expectations for Endwalker are very high. After all, the developers are concluding a 10-year-long story that has become very dear to myself and many others, so it better happen with fireworks, champagne, and rock’n’roll.
But I do not see these 10 years as a hindrance for newcomers. On the contrary. I read almost every day on reddit, social media, forums, and in-game about the experiences of new players who have been captivated by FFXIV. They often sound completely surprised by it themselves. Based on this experience, I believe it’s definitely not too late to start with the game.
Right now, as optimal conditions for a new beginning exist, I would recommend that any J-RPG and MMORPG fan try out the trial version. It costs you nothing, has no commitments, and who knows, maybe we’ll see each other more often in Eorzea afterward.
Irina Moritz Community Manager and FFXIV expert at MeinMMO
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In Destiny 2, the recently added fire trial weapons are taking a break. How much time you have left and what Bungie is planning as a replacement for the rare master weapons, here on MeinMMO.
Amid the commotion regarding the controversially implemented transmog feature of Destiny 2, an important announcement has somewhat slipped under the radar. You only have a short time left to earn 3 rare weapons. But there is good news as new loot is on the way to make the fire trial more attractive.
First the bad news: Starting May 11, all 3 current fire trial weapons will disappear. The newly reintroduced classics came back as a reward for PvE this season. These are “the Palindrome”, “The Swarm” and “Shadow Price”.
Especially the rare and stronger master versions of these weapons are highly sought after. Master versions of legendary weapons are only available in the PvP endgame Trials of Osiris. If you want to secure a master version, you need to be quick.
Now the good news: Actually, we have two good news for you:
Forever, the 3 weapons will not disappear from the fire trial. They are just taking a break until the middle of Season 14 and are expected to return as random rewards in the fire trial. Therefore, we are anticipating a return around July 2021.
The vacationers will be replaced by 3 new legendary weapons (via Bungie). It is not known whether the 3 new weapons are reintroduced classics or newly designed guns. The newcomers will also receive a master version.
So the 3 current weapons are making room for you to farm the 3 new toys in peace. More about the fire trial and the master weapons can be found here:
That’s why you need to be quick: You can still get all 3 pausing weapons from the fire trial before Season 14 starts.
You need to be really quick for the most popular one, because it will only be available for one more day from today (April 26). In the fire trial, the rewards rotate – each week a different weapon is in the loot pool. MeinMMO briefly introduces the 3 weapons and also tells you when which weapon is up next in the rotation.
All 3 fire trial weapons from Destiny 2 of Season 13
The Palindrome: Is (for now) only available until April 27 at 7:00 PM upon completion of the fire trial.
A 140 hand cannon, considered the most sought after of the 3 Nightfall weapons.
In Destiny 1, the Palindrome was more dominant than today, but is only a small buff (or a nerf of the 120s) away from being absolutely meta.
Shadow Price: From May 4 until May 11, this weapon will be in the rotation of the fire trial – right after that, the new Season 14 will start.
A 450 auto rifle that comes with a strong, but limited perk pool.
Currently, auto rifles are generally weak, but you should save a few examples for the future.
The recommended perks are Outlaw, Rampage, Hunger, One for All, and Dragonfly.
Shadow Price as a master version
Have you earned the master version of the 3 weapons or is it high time? Would you like 3 more classics to debut in Destiny 2, or do you hope for 3 completely freshly designed guns? Let us know in the comments.
Would you like to play an MMORPG like in the past, but with modern graphics? Then you should check out the alpha of Rise Online.
What is included in Rise Online? The MMORPG is the successor to the classic Knight Online, which has been running since 2003 but is no longer visually up to date. Rise Online aims to provide you with the same gaming experience as Knight Online, but looks significantly prettier thanks to Unreal Engine 4.
You can expect a very classic MMORPG gaming experience:
You create your hero from the classes Warrior, Mage, Thief, and Priest
NPCs assign quests that you complete
You must fight against monsters to get better items and experience points
PvP takes place in special areas. Here, two warring kingdoms fight each other
You use mounts and pets
Guilds play a role
In the video, the developers introduce you to the alpha 2 of the MMORPG:
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If you are selected, you will receive an invitation, download the client, and register with the invitation. This test is expected to run for at least one month.
Keep in mind that this is an alpha that does not yet represent the final version of the MMORPG.
When is the release? The developers initially planned to release Rise Online by the end of 2020. However, that did not happen. The development has been slightly delayed. A first alpha started last December. The feedback from this testing phase has now been implemented by the team and allows players to try the new version through another alpha.
This alpha will be followed by a closed beta. However, there is no date for this testing phase yet. An open beta is planned before the official release. So it will take some time before Rise Online officially launches. Currently, there are only plans to offer the MMORPG through its own website. However, the developers do not rule out a release on Steam and the Epic Games Store in the future.
What payment model is planned? Rise Online is set to launch as a free-to-play game. Initially, the languages English and Turkish are planned. The predecessor Knight Online is very successful in Turkey, which is why the developers are again focusing on the players in Turkey.
