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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
Battle Royale games like Apex Legends thrive on isolated skirmishes and traveling across the map. But when all players spawn at the same spot, it can be quite funny too.
In Apex Legends, players likely also think briefly at the beginning of a match about where to land. However, in one match, server issues apparently skipped this phase altogether. Instead of flying to the map as usual, a whopping 15 squads found themselves all in the same room as soon as the loading screen disappeared. How it looked was captured by reddit user “cough_e” in the video:
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Chaos ensues: In the video, players can be seen looking around in confusion on the Arcadia Supercarrier. There’s a brief moment of calm where they seem to grasp what just happened. Then the massacre begins.
The first players swing wildly with their melee weapons, which has pretty good odds given the number of potential targets. However, it doesn’t take long before the first firearms are found nearby, and the players start shooting wildly into the crowd.
It becomes pretty chaotic. Enemies crawl on the ground, some frantically flee outside. However, after a few seconds, the video ends. It’s likely that not many players escaped the situation.
The community reacts: The video caught a lot of attention in the Apex Legends subreddit. Players are highly amused by the bizarre situation:
“I just love that there’s a moment of silence where everyone looks around and realizes they’re all in the carrier, looking at each other, and then start beating each other up. The funniest shit I’ve ever seen,” says user Spazbean (via reddit).
“For a moment, it seemed we were close to a peace agreement, but as soon as the peace treaty was broken by a punch, the situation escalated somehow,” philosophizes another user (via reddit).
“I would play that as LTM if they polished it a bit,” comments user Skywalk910 (via reddit).
Many also comment that players who found a weapon in that moment must have had the best time ever. Others wished that the group might have cooperated more to create an even crazier moment.
In the League of Legends, special cosmetic outfits for the champs, the skins, earn a lot of money. Riot Games now highlights the success of the LoL skin Elderwood Ornn. The charity skin from 2020 has raised over 7 million USD for a good cause in just one month.
This is what Riot Games says: The studio thanks the fans, as “Elder Ornn”, the 2020 charity skin in LoL, has generated over 7 million USD. That is about 5.8 million Euros at today’s exchange rate.
The skin “Elderwood Ornn”:
was released on December 10, 2020
was available in the shop until January 11, 2021 – so for about a month
Riot Games says the new skin has even been better received than the previous record holder for charity skins: The 2019 skin “Ravenous Dawn Karma” generated about 6 million USD.
This is the skin that so many wanted.
What is the cost of the skin? Riot Games offered several packages for “Elderwood Ornn”:
The pure champion Ornn costs 975 Riot Points (RP) – equivalent to buying 7.50 €)
The Elderwood Ornn was priced at 1350 RP (approximately 15 €)
6 different chromas for Elderwood Ornn were available for 330 RP each (2.50 €)
A frame set for him costs 2875 RP (around 20 €)
The chroma package with an exclusive “Ruby” chroma cost 4635 RP (approximately 40 €)
The “All-Star” package hit quite hard with 7885 RP (about 50 €)
The prices are not round: For the 7885 RP, one would need to purchase a 50€ package for “9500 RP”, but would still have around 1700 RP left as change.
The Karma skin previously held the charity record. The skin generated about 6 million $ in 2019.
Riot Games wants to improve the world sustainably
For which good cause is the money going? The money goes to the “Riot Games Social Impact Fund”. In the past, this fund has donated to more than 25 different charitable causes.
For example, scholarships are distributed in Los Angeles to provide students in impoverished neighborhoods with a good education
Riot Games is committed to preserving Korea’s cultural heritage
They support initiatives to raise awareness of how important mental health is for students and young adults aged 14 to 25. In this age group, suicide is the second leading cause of death
It’s nice to see such positive news as well. LoL is often known for some grim stories and a rough way of interacting:
Are there other ways? Besides the guaranteed legendary rewards you get during the story and other side missions, expeditions in the endgame remain the best source for legendary loot.
Have you already found Tanners Hat? What do you think of the legendary item? Are there any others you would recommend? Let us know in the comments.
In Outriders, there is a cool legendary hat that is particularly useful for melee fighters. MeinMMO shows you what it can do and where you can find it.
What kind of hat is it? The item is called “Tanners Hat” and should be familiar to anyone who has been paying attention to the story. It is the cowboy hat of your commander, who is killed in the prologue of the story. You can obtain this hat later in the game as a legendary item.
This is what the hat can do: The hat not only looks cool.
It also comes with a useful rank 3 mod, which should be particularly interesting for melee fighters.
It’s called “Stare into the barrel” and increases your weapon strength for each enemy within a radius of 5 meters.
This is why it is so strong: Especially in the endgame, you are always surrounded by numerous enemies. Melee combat is hard to avoid. Thus, you constantly have a strong damage buff active, which gets better the more enemies are around you. On higher expeditions, that can easily be 10 enemies at once.
This is what the hat looks like. (via gamerant.com)
Hunt quests are the most direct route
How can you get the hat? Unfortunately, there is no way to get the hat deliberately and guaranteed. Like all other legendary items, the hat is part of the random drops or rewards of the game.
At least there are a few ways through which you can guarantee getting legendaries and increase your chances of getting the hat. These include the hunt quests.
What are hunt quests? During the course of the story, you can take on 10 quests that send you hunting specific creatures. If you complete all 10, you receive a legendary armor piece.
This is why hunt quests are the most direct route: Although you cannot get all legendary items there, this is actually helpful in this case. This means that the hat is part of the narrowed loot pool, which in turn increases the chance of obtaining it. So, if you want the hat, you need to keep playing the 10 missions repeatedly.
While that does require time, at World Tier 15 and with appropriate equipment, a run should take about 45 minutes.
Are there other ways? Besides the guaranteed legendary rewards you get during the story and other side missions, expeditions in the endgame remain the best source for legendary loot.
At the same time, 2 classics from Destiny 1 also returned.
But they are not brand new, and I have already played countless rounds on them.
Where is the PvP love? With the last expansion, no new maps were added – on the contrary, there were even fewer, but more on that shortly. In terms of PvE content, Bungie currently has more to offer.
While the strike playlist is not overflowing with missions, there has been a threefold increase this season, and PvE content has been appearing quite frequently lately.
The two secret missions involving a ghost ship and the Fallen Moon are also part of the best story content in years. So it looks like we will be getting a big hit every season.
The new-old raid “Glass Chamber” is already on the horizon.
Don’t get me wrong: I wish everyone these contents and enjoy playing them myself. But from the perspective of a Guardian who plays both PvE and PvP, it’s truly sad.
“Fragment” came to Destiny 2 with Shadow Keep in 2019
Now, in Season 14, we have 20 maps available for PvP – doesn’t sound too bad at first, right? I want to explain why many of the maps are currently completely unsuitable and why the announced salvation of PvP won’t work without fresh maps.
This is how it got worse: The last major expansion Beyond Light didn’t bring any new Crucible maps. Beyond Light took away 11 already existing PvP maps from the Guardians. Not out of malice, but because 5 locations, along with the quests, NPCs, and PvP maps stationed there, have entered the so-called Destiny Content Vault.
This is a sort of vault where content is stored, can be revised later, and then return in a new form.
Because Destiny 2 has become too big and unwieldy. For Bungie, it became too complex to properly patch content, and Guardians complained about absurd loading times.
In theory, it’s a great idea. But it can take forever until such content is “rotated out” and comes back. Until today, more than six months after the introduction of the Content Vault, nothing that was included with Beyond Light has returned.
Additionally, the Crucible map Citadel has also disappeared into the vault, though its location is still live.
In May 2021, we will receive the Glass Chamber, the famous raid from Destiny 1 with the iconic weapons back. All thanks to the Content Vault. Destiny 2 will consist of the “highlights” from D1 and D2 – which are to alternate and always be polished.
Whose opinion are you reading here? Philipp Hansen has been playing Destiny since 2014. In both series installments, he has spent well over 3,000 hours. Since 2019, he has been intensively managing the franchise as a specialist author on MeinMMO. Even privately, he continues to collect exotics or test weapons in the Crucible.
Bring back the past
That would be obvious: Destiny 2 lacks PvP maps – then Bungie should quickly bring back maps from Destiny 1. That wouldn’t be anything new. Many of the currently available maps are already familiar to veterans from the original game.
I could imagine that with each Iron Banner, an old map could make its return. This would significantly enhance the stale event that takes place every month and hardly surprises anyone.
Each season a new-old map for Iron Banner would be nice – they must be somewhere at Bungie
Lore-wise, I have no concerns: The grave ship is not in Destiny 2, but as part of a Vex simulation, I can still blow the helmets off other Guardians on “Dust Cathedral” or “Dungeon”.
And it’s not that far-fetched, as the map “Radiant Cliffs” is also just a Vex simulation. The currently playable map is located on Mercury, but Mercury is in the Content Vault.
So Bungie could bring a lot of joy to PvP enthusiasts with relatively little effort (I say that as a non-developer). As we are moving into the Glass Chamber on Venus in Season 15 starting in May, maps like “Asylum”, “Floating Gardens”, and “Last Exit” could provide some variety.
So lore-wise, it fits. But to be honest, I wouldn’t be too happy about that.
Rehashing classics can’t be a permanent solution
The problem I see: Many of the maps from Destiny 1 do not fit the circumstances of Destiny 2.
The Guardians are currently moving too quickly.
Warlocks can pull off aerial maneuvers every few seconds, Hunters roll across the map.
Exotic boots that increase speed and jump distance are seen in every match.
Don’t get me wrong, the “go fast update” was great, but the maps haven’t changed, unlike the gameplay.
I often notice this with the maps that have been brought back. They are simply too narrow for my taste. Cover is always easy to reach. One reason why shotguns are so prominent and cursed by so many.
What worked in Destiny 1 doesn’t necessarily work in Destiny 2
This problem doesn’t just affect the PvP maps from Destiny 1. No, the maps from the early days of Destiny 2 also suffer from the stated problems. They were created at a time when abilities charged much slower, there were only 4 Guardians per team (instead of the current 6), and when shotguns, snipers, and fusion rifles were still considered power weapons.
So we need entirely new maps designed for the Crucible. If that’s not feasible, I’d gladly settle for the classics – better than nothing, right?
One could feel like a second-class Guardian. Every TWaB – Bungie’s weekly blog post – provides us with some information about PvE. Sure, I also love the PvE in Destiny 2 and look forward to new strikes, the cool story that is finally being conveyed, and new, challenging missions.
But for months, Bungie has said nothing, despite the lack of new maps, Stasis tearing apart the balance, and the meta being quite stagnant. At least until recently.
So Bungie finally speaks up: The new strongman of Destiny 2, Joe Blackburn, spoke extensively about the future of the MMO shooter in March 2021. And fortunately, PvP is part of that future. I truly had my doubts.
Even now, we can see that PvE and PvP are being considered separately – a long-standing wish.
The PvP event Iron Banner is finally receiving new loot.
In Trials, fresh weapons are temporarily setting records.
The big promises to ensure more fairness in PvP, to address Trials issues, and to frequently release patches for balance maintenance sound great. However, Bungie still has to deliver on many points. My condolences go out to all Gambit fans, of whom I’m sure there are some. You’ve really received even less love, and your future is also uncertain.
Yet, nothing has been heard about new maps for the Crucible so far. Let’s see what Season 15, starting in a few weeks, has to say about it. I still have hope for PvP in Destiny 2…
Did you realize that the last new map is really that old? Would you prefer old classics to return, or do we finally need fresh maps to revitalize the Crucible – or are other issues more important for now? Let us know in the comments.
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Fortnite has shown short snippets of the Neymar outfit today in a new teaser trailer, which has been speculated for Season 6 for some time. An announcement was also made.
What was shown in the teaser? The short clip is only 14 seconds long, but individual parts of the outfit were visible, hinting at how Neymar will appear in Fortnite.
A person can be seen vaguely wearing some kind of suit or armor.
At first glance, it looks like a kind of superhero outfit.
The claws on the hands resemble Black Panther from the Marvel universe, while the suit itself is more silver metallic with red elements.
In addition to the armor, a simple football player who bears a strong resemblance to Neymar can also be seen.
Will Neymar appear in Fortnite as a superhero with special powers? There may be two versions of the skin, one as the footballer and one as the superhero.
When will the skin be released? According to the Twitter post, the skin could be “unleashed” on April 27.
You can watch the teaser yourself here:
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It has been known for some time that Neymar will appear in some form in Fortnite during Season 6. In the game, you can already see an entry for the skin – but still without an associated image. Previously, there were numerous hints from the developers Epic Games, and Neymar himself participated in speculations on Twitter.
Who is Neymar? He is one of the best and simultaneously one of the most controversial footballers in the world. He is 29 years old, plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team. He is also one of the highest-earning professional athletes in the world.
He is revered for his undeniable skills with the ball, but at the same time criticized for his theatrical performances on the field. Neymar is also known as a gamer and regularly plays titles like FIFA or Fortnite.
Check out the full reveal of the Neymar skin in Fortnite here
When will the Neymar outfit be revealed? According to Epic Games, the revelation of the Neymar skin will take place today, April 25 at 6 PM.
You can watch it here on YouTube:
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Are you looking for absolute top players for your Ultimate Team in FIFA 21? If you have a lot of coins to spend, these players under 500,000 coins could be an option for you.
What kind of list is this? It’s quite easy to lose track of the transfer market in FIFA 21 – after all, there are hundreds of players you could theoretically put into your team.
In this list, we have compiled some cards that cost between 400,000 and 500,000 coins and are worth your money. Of course, that’s a very high budget that isn’t easy to achieve. These are no longer cards for a starter team. You’ll need to save up some Weekend League rewards or engage in smart trading to reach the required sum.
If you are looking for cheaper players, you can find them in these lists:
Keep in mind that the transfer market in FIFA 21 is dynamic and prices can fluctuate. Currently, the transfer market is on a steady decline – so it’s very possible that you will find some of the players for significantly fewer coins.
Here you will now find some top players between 400,000 and 500,000 coins in Ultimate Team.
Paul Pogba (Europa League RTTF)
Cost: approx. 400,000 coins
Based solely on the in-game stats (that is, the compiled values hidden behind the stats on the card), Pogba’s RTTF card reaches the highest value of all purchasable players in the range between 400,000 and 500,000 coins. The Frenchman can impress as a linchpin in the center with fantastic dribbling and 5-star skills. By the way, no further upgrade is possible since Manchester United has not yet been eliminated from the Europa League. The further the Red Devils go, the higher the values will rise.
Alphonso Davies (RTTF)
Cost: approx. 425,000 coins
Like many other top players, Davies’ RTTF card has significantly declined in transfer value and is now about 425,000 coins – compared to the original cost of over a million, that’s quite affordable. No further upgrades are possible since Bayern has been eliminated from the Champions League. Nevertheless, the card is still an incredibly good left-back – and no player in FIFA 21 is faster than Davies with his 99 pace.
Lionel Messi (TOTW)
Cost: 480,000 coins
Compared to his normal card, Messi’s Inform variant has a crucial advantage: In addition to improved values, the variant plays as a striker, not on the wing. In the center, Messi’s strengths in dribbling, finishing, and assisting can be utilized better than on the side, as he has lost a bit of pace. Overall, the attacker is an ideal conductor in the attacking center.
Marcus Rashford (TOTW)
Cost: 408,000 coins
Rashford has collected a lot of special cards in FIFA 21, all of which are considered strong in the meta. No wonder: The Englishman combines the lethal combination of pace, finishing, and dribbling with five-star skills and four stars on his weak foot. He just isn’t very good at defending – but you don’t put Rashford there anyway. If you’re looking for a player who scores goals, you’re in the right place.
Ousmane Dembélé (Freeze)
Cost: approx. 470,000 coins
Dembélé fills a very similar role to Rashford; however, the Freeze card is centered. He also has five stars on his weak foot. This makes Dembélé one of the most unpredictable players in FIFA 21. His card was once over a million coins, but now it has dropped below 500,000.
On the next page, you will find some strong icons, as well as more options for your Ultimate Team under 500,000 coins.
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In Pokémon GO you catch monsters in the real world using your smartphone. The Witcher: Monster Slayer follows a very similar approach. But as the name suggests, it’s more about hunting down the monsters here.
What kind of game is this? Anyone looking at first images from The Witcher: Monster Slayer will likely be reminded strongly of Pokémon GO. It is also an augmented reality game where you must wander through your neighborhood with your smartphone.
There you will be confronted with elements from the Witcher world, as your neighborhood suddenly becomes filled with nasty monsters. But these aren’t as cute as Pikachu or Eevee; they want to rip your damn head off with beaks, claws, and spikes. You can see how that looks in the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t82JBXf9MPw
Aspiring Witchers can register for early access
This is what you do as an AR Witcher: To prevent a quick death at the hands of monsters, you need to hit the creatures hard with your witcher sword. You also have to brew potions and craft items that should support you in battle. So you’re not trying to catch the monsters like Pokémon, but rather to eliminate them as efficiently as possible from the map.
However, a little collecting does happen. Because like the witcher Geralt of Rivia, you take trophies from the slain monsters – which primarily are the heads of the fiends. It looks a bit like a PokéDex but in a brutal way.
There are also story-driven quests that are likewise inspired by the Witcher world. Overall, this is a darker, brutal version of the Pokémon GO principle. If you want to try it out: Soon there will be a way to test.
This is how you can register for The Witcher: Monster Slayer: There is no fixed release date for the game yet, but the timeframe mentioned is “Summer 2021.” However, the first players can plunge into the AR Witcher world even before that.
On the official website (via thewitcher.com) Android users can already register for a soft-launch version of the game. Through the registration, you should have a chance for access to the early access. The draw will be at the end of April, so very soon.
When the test will exactly begin is still open at this point. If the summer release date is to be maintained, it shouldn’t take too long – especially since players in New Zealand have also already received a soft-launch phase.
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (27) is currently the most successful streamer on Twitch. She became popular mainly with the controversial “Hot Tub” streams: she sits in a bikini in a wading pool in her apartment. She explains why Twitch allows this trend, even though it is harming the platform’s advertising revenue in the long run.
Once in the tub, the streamer talks to the viewers. Actions often increase the temptation to donate money or subscribe to the channel. Amouranth likes to write the names of donors on her body or stays in the tub longer the more money comes in.
Others defend the trend: The streamers can do what they want with their bodies. If there are viewers for this trend and it doesn’t violate Twitch’s rules, we have to live with the “Hot Tub” streams. Those who don’t like it don’t have to watch.
The trend is likely to harm Twitch’s advertising revenue in the long run
How does the trend harm Twitch? A few days ago, Amouranth rode the inflatable banana in a stream and addressed the issues of the world. In her chat, the question arose whether the “Hot Tub” streams are harmful to Twitch.
Amouranth replied:
“Just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean Twitch doesn’t like them. Still: I agree that the “Hot Tub” streams are likely to harm Twitch’s advertising revenue in the long run.
But: If they allow it, then they allow it. That’s just the way it is.”
Amouranth
Amouranth admits that the frivolous nature of the streams could lead to potential advertisers turning away from Twitch and advertising on other platforms.
This would be bad for all streamers on Twitch, as potential revenues would decrease.
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Hot Tub Streams bring new regular viewers to Twitch
Why does Twitch allow it then? Amouranth also has a theory for that. Amouranth analyzes her data and looks into the viewership on Twitch. In a conversation with Kotaku, she says:
“The data suggests that viewers stay because of gaming and other activities: nowadays I can play games or just sit at my desk and talk to 10,000 simultaneous viewers.
I can imagine: Internally, Twitch sees a large influx of people coming from outside of Twitch who will likely become recurring viewers.”
Amouranth
According to Amouranth, the Hot Tub streams:
Do not take viewers away from other streamers on Twitch
But rather generate and win new viewers from outside: The Hot Tub streamers indeed do the important hard work of increasing the overall viewership on Twitch.
Amouranth’s channel has grown by 80% in simultaneous viewer numbers and by 230% in followers in the last 90 days.
However:
Twitch grew by almost 60% in viewer hours during the pandemic year 2020, and back then, there were no Hot Tub streams.
Just Chatting even grew by 160% in 2020 (all data via sullygnome).
What is clear: Twitch is growing, even though there is a lull in gaming. “Just Chatting” has now become the largest category. The numbers suggest that Twitch is growing and that “non-gaming” content is growing even faster than the gaming part of the platform.
Whether the “Hot Tub” streams are truly the driving force behind the growth cannot be clearly stated from the public data.
The streamer xoAeriel sees herself as a pioneer of the “Hot Tub” trend on Twitch, she was the first with an inflatable tub.
Pioneer of the streams says: “Hot Tub” trend is fading, too many girls are doing it
Will the trend continue? The US site Kotaku spoke with some female streamers who also run Hot Tub streams:
The general view seems to be: So many women are now offering Hot Tub streams that it’s hardly worth it for individual smaller streamers to get in the tub.
The streamer Firedancer says: “The Hot Tub streams are dying out, slowly but surely.” The numbers are not as high for smaller streamers like her as they once were. However, she still enjoys doing the “Hot Tub” streams.
The trend is already fading – “the gold rush is over,” explains XoAeriel. She sees herself as a pioneer of the trend, since she was the first with an inflatable tub. In her view, there are now “constantly so many girls in the hot tub.” This has made it less unique.
The topic of “frivolous streams” has been a concern for Twitch for some time. In 2020, the debate ignited over Alinity:
