The publisher Activision has asked the operators of a popular stats site for Call Of Duty: Warzone to close their site by March 29. They are now fighting for survival and mobilizing their community.
What happened? The site SBMM Warzone provides players with all sorts of statistics for CoD Warzone. Now the publisher Activision has contacted the operators of the website through their lawyers and given the instruction: The site must be shut down by Monday, March 29. The operators Ben and Dav announced this on Twitter.
What is the reason? SBMM apparently accesses systems of CoD Warzone. The publisher wants to prevent this. It states literally: “We cannot use their API.” The publisher seems to have concerns about data security, according to the creators of the site.
What does API mean? An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. In this case, the Warzone API is responsible for collecting player data such as kills and wins.
What kind of site is this? SBMM Warzone is particularly popular among hardcore Warzone players. It provides extensive data for CoD players and gives insight into your number of eliminations and deaths. Since Warzone does not have its own leaderboard or ranked mode, many players use the site as a substitute. They also offer a kind of premium membership that allows access to even more precise data and additional benefits.
The operators are now trying to save the site at the last minute.
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How the site should stay online: On Twitter, the operators of SBMM are mobilizing their community. They hope to enter into a partnership with Activision so that they can continue with official approval: “We have tried to reach them multiple times. Anyone who works at Activision: Contact us!”
They want to try everything to keep the site running. This includes potential improvements, restrictions, or other adjustments to meet the requirements for a partnership.
If that fails, they will try everything to compensate premium members.
“Great” alternative for rankings in Warzone
How players are reacting: Under the call from the website operators, many players show disappointment. Well-known content creators like Vikkstar or Drift0r are also sad about the news. Vikkstar writes on Twitter: “I’m sorry this is happening, your site is a great tool, especially since Warzone doesn’t have its own ranked system. I intend to let Activision know this.”
Drift0r is also not pleased, but sees a possible rescue critically, since the news came from Activision’s lawyers. He writes on Twitter: “This is crap. You provide a great service. Unfortunately, […] it’s unlikely anyone [from Activision] can talk to you. The response will be from top to bottom: ‘We cannot comment on this, talk to the lawyers’ and that will be it.”
Some players doubt the API as the reason for the closure, however. They suspect that the offering of premium accounts could be an issue for Activision, as someone is making money with their API. However, these are just speculations; the publisher has not communicated anything of the sort. It remains to be seen what will happen with SBMM Warzone.
What do you think about the closure? Do you use the site for your own stats? Do you understand the reason for the closure? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
The streamer Ludwig “Ludwig” Ahgren (25) has been live on Twitch for 326 hours. So far, he has generated about $552,000 in revenue. But he calculates himself to be poor. According to his calculations, after taxes, Twitch’s share, and other expenses, he only gets a small fraction of that: He estimates around $10,000.
That’s why Ludwig earns so much money:
The streamer Ludwig started a “marathon” stream on Twitch about 2 weeks ago. The more money he earns in the stream through donations and subscriptions, the longer he stays live: A countdown increases when viewers donate money. The stream has now lasted 326 hours – almost 14 days.
Fans are recording his earnings and are actively writing. He himself is transparent about his earnings and shows them repeatedly. Currently, he is at about $552,216. When he made his calculations a few days ago, he estimated $471,000 in gross earnings.
However, the streamer said in the stream that after all deductions, he gets very little money from the total earnings: he calculated from $471,000 down to $3,000.
Taxes, donations, moderators, and Twitch take most of the money
Why does he only get such a small portion of his share? In the stream, Ludwig explained why only tiny $3,000 would remain from $471,000, which he had earned at that time:
“It’s not that simple. I can’t rely on so much money because there are things in life that you have to pay. That’s called taxes. But before I pay taxes, we need to talk about my share. Because Twitch takes money too. So it’s not all my money; it’s also Twitch’s money.”
Ludwig
Ludwig says: Twitch takes 35% of the revenue because the streamer is still under an “old Twitch contract” that dates back to a time before he became huge with Among Us. So 35% is deducted, which goes to Twitch. He is left with about $300,000.
The share of the money from subscriptions that Twitch takes is negotiable. Normally, a 50% split is expected. However, big streamers negotiate significantly better conditions. Ludwig seems to be unhappy even with 35%.
From the $300,000, half goes to taxes. Because he lives in California, there are extra taxes, the state income tax. This is why many streamers and YouTubers live in Texas, New Hampshire, or Florida and pay less tax, explains Ludwig. But he lives in California, so more taxes are deducted: In California, one pays 13.3% income tax.
Of the approximately $150,000 that are now left, he still has to give his team their share. He employs about 15 moderators and compensates them together with about $5,000 a day. So he was down to $83,000.
From this $83,000, he has promised to act charitably. He wants to donate one US dollar to a charitable organization for every subscription. With about 80,000 subscriptions, the remaining money then dropped to about $3,000.
However, Ludwig also says: Due to tax deductions, he would ultimately be left with between $10,000 and $15,000.
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Is it still worth it for him? Even though he has calculated himself to be so poor, Ludwig explained to the fans that the marathon stream is still worth it for him. Because the long-term growth of his channel through the event stream is impressive. An article about him was published in the New York Times. The attention is invaluable.
Ludwig is considered one of the big winners on Twitch last year. The former “Super Smash Bros.” pro seeks contact with established Twitch stars: He even paid $43,000 to play with Shroud for an hour.
An tax expert explains: The invoice is not entirely accurate.
Are the numbers correct? As the US site Kotaku finds out in conversation with a tax expert, Ludwig made some mistakes in his calculations. Because he would have to pay taxes only after he had paid Twitch, compensated the moderators, and donated to the charitable organization. The tax share is therefore significantly lower than the $150,000 he assumed.
While indeed a lot of money would go away, he would be left with about $80,000 from the $450,000 he had at that time. Since then, he has also added about $100,000 in total revenue, he would probably be safely over $100,000 in profit.
Marathon stream is continuing in the absence of the streamer
How is the Twitch stream doing right now? It’s strange. Ludwig’s marathon stream is still ongoing, but without Ludwig. He set off on a trip. He had already arranged the trip before the stream started. He couldn’t and didn’t want to cancel it.
Ludwig’s roommate “Slime” is currently visible in the stream. He is representing Ludwig. The timer continues to count down and has reached 13 hours and 37 minutes.
The announcement is: Should the timer continue to run down, it will be stopped at one hour and only continues when Ludwig takes over again. That would be a sort of “restart”; Ludwig would then have to convince the viewers again to donate to keep him on Twitch.
A quirky situation for a stream that is already making Twitch history.
With about 130,500 subs, paid subscriptions, Ludwig is currently in 2nd place on the “all-time best list” – but he probably won’t come close to the legendary 270,000 from Ninja during the “Amazon pushes Fortnite” peak times.
A large tournament for the MOBA Dota 2 is taking place in Singapore. One of the top teams there, Team Aster, has to cope without one of their players. The player Borax (also known as: BoBoKa) is out – allegedly because he wanted to pay for sex. This is punished in China.
Team Aster is a major esports team for Dota 2 from China. They are currently competing in a major tournament in Singapore, but without their “Position 4”: BoBoKa. He will not be allowed to play until after the tournament. He is unavailable for “personal reasons”, according to the team.
The team itself does not elaborate on the reasons. However, according to rumors: BoBoKa allegedly hired a prostitute and is now temporarily in jail – or otherwise unavailable.
Whether this is actually true is still unclear. Allegedly, BoBoKa paid around $400 for sex and was subsequently arrested by the police in an apartment. Chinese media reported on the case (via 163.com).
Why is this actually a problem? Prostitution is officially banned in China; those who engage in it or seek it and are caught face fines or a few days in detention.
Although prostitution is illegal, it is offered in China in the form of hotel visits or as an additional “service” in karaoke bars or massage studios with “happy endings”.
In a thread on reddit, a user wrote that one of the officers even recognized the professional player and wanted to let him go. However, BoBoKa had already admitted that he had paid the prostitute.
Who is it actually about? Ye “BoBoKa” Zhibiao is a Chinese Dota professional who plays the fourth position for Team Aster. In the fourth position, he takes on the role of a “greedy support” or “roamer”, which means a supporter for the team.
With his team, he has already won numerous prizes, including first places in smaller tournaments and even a 5th/6th place in The International 2017. For that, his team received a prize pool of over a million dollars at that time.
$200,000 tournament without support
Which tournament is it about? From March 27 to April 4, 2021, the Singapore Major is taking place, one of the larger tournaments in the region for Dota 2. The prize pool for the first place is a hefty $200,000.
Team Aster is replacing BoBoKa for the tournament with their manager, Cheng “Mad” Han. How well this will work for the team remains to be seen. Typically, such a measure is only a last-resort program.
Dota players and fans are already making fun of the situation despite the rather serious circumstances, if all this is true. They mock, among other things, that other players have to stay home because of Corona, while BoBoKa is out because he “wanted to have some action”. This even elicits some sympathy.
The week from March 22 to March 28 was quite calm in the world of MMORPGs. We have highlighted two cool features for you and summarized what else was important.
You were always killing enemies and collecting items there
A backstory was mostly missing
The enemies were usually always the same
Now the developers promise improvement, especially regarding story and variety.
Also, WoW Burning Crusade Classic has launched its beta, so you can play up to level 64 for now, with more content coming gradually. The spots in the beta are highly coveted and not every player who wanted to participate gained access. However, you can still register and secure one of the slots.
The most curious event of the week: In the Free2Play MMORPG Riders of Icarus, a player spent almost 8000 hours. However, he ultimately does not identify as a fan and writes a downright scathing review of the MMORPG on Steam.
WoW has buffed the damage of the three classes Hunter, Monk, and Warlock with a hotfix. This reverses previous damage reductions for the Hunter and Monk.
A new bonus event has started in Guild Wars 2, focusing on the Olmakhan people. Learn more about it on Guildnews.de.
Regarding Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix plans to release the game for the next-gen console. A beta on the PlayStation 5 is scheduled to begin on April 13. (via gamesradar)
Some new features have been announced for Bless Unleashed. Soon, there will be improvements to balancing in dungeons and a better quest flow. (via massivelyop)
In Wild Terra 2, you can now brew your own alcohol and get festively drunk. This feature was introduced with the latest patch on March 25. (via massivelyop)
What happened with MMORPGs in development:
For Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, initial information about an alpha has been revealed. However, there is no exact date yet. (via massivelyop)
Additionally, there is another death to report. The mobile MMO Final Fantasy XI, announced in 2015, has been canceled before release. (via massivelyop)
That was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. Did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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Boosting is bad! Or is it? Most of you find it acceptable. That was the result of our survey.
A few days ago, we wrote a news article about the streamer Naguura. She publicly admitted that she had herself boosted in PvP in World of Warcraft. She didn’t hide it, published a video, and was completely open about it. This brought her a lot of criticism and reignited the debate about boosting in World of Warcraft.
We asked you what you think about boosting. And even though the result of our survey is extremely close – the majority of you find boosting acceptable.
What is Boosting? In WoW and other MMORPGs, boosting usually refers to helping players achieve a success or rating that they couldn’t reach on their own. Typically, experienced pro players offer this boosting to help another player in exchange for a corresponding amount of gold. This can be defeating a difficult boss in PvE or achieving a high rank in PvP. For gold, such services are – at least in WoW – expressly allowed.
Boosting for gold is okay – A narrow majority
A significant 45% (510 votes) of you believe that boosting is perfectly fine as long as it only occurs for in-game gold. This group has no problem purchasing services like gaining an arena rating or the kill of a particularly difficult boss with gold. For them, this is a core part of the game and acceptable. Here are a few comments from the community:
Angier writes in the comments on MeinMMO:
As long as boosting is not a direct service for real money, I see no problem with it. And no, the workaround via WoW Tokens does not make it a real-money service for me.
Bluthusten added:
Basically, I’m okay with boosting through gold purchase, as long as people obtained their gold by farming or selling in-game items or through the auction house, etc. Please, then spend it for an “Ahead of the Curve” [Current Achievement] or whatever. I’ve boosted players in BFA from 110 to 12 in Freehold for gold and bought my playtime from it.
On Facebook, Anca Nolting wrote:
It’s a service that’s paid for with in-game currency, so that’s perfectly fine. The spam could be less, but otherwise everything is good.
Boosting is still a hot topic of discussion.
Boosting should always be prohibited – Another large group
Also, 45% – but with 509 votes, exactly one person less – believe that boosting has no place in World of Warcraft. It should be prohibited by Blizzard, and anyone who offers or uses it should face sanctions. For these players, purchasing such services goes against the spirit of the game, regardless of whether it’s done with real money or gold. Anyone unable to achieve a gaming performance through their own effort should not be able to purchase it.
Here are a few voices from the community on this as well.
Kyuukei writes in the comments on MeinMMO:
Boosters ruin the game for me. I started with MMO=social. You interact with people, help each other out, assist others as long as it stays within the limits of not being exploited.
Today? We only play with you if you pay us. This is not even made up, unfortunately, sometimes it’s like that on Draenor. […]
Addi Kaffenberger wrote about this on Facebook:
I will never understand these people. Spending 13 euros a month to not play a game remains a mystery to me. If someone is too bad for high keys or ratings, they should just play low until they get better.
Also, Björn Köhler shares this opinion on Facebook:
Clear yes, should be prohibited. What has become of the community? Have all people forgotten the purpose of the game?
The results of the survey – an extremely close race.
Boosting for money – a silent group finds it okay
With 9% (104 votes), there is also a relevant group of players who find boosting acceptable – even for real money. For these players, it is okay to pay for in-game services and earn something that way.
However, there were no supporters and voices from this group in our comments, which is why comments are missing. It seems understandable that these people do not want to publicly comment on this issue.
The survey has definitely shown that there is no unanimous opinion among the player base. Since the groups of supporters and critics are almost equally sized – at least in our survey – one can definitely say that it is not a minority that represents either side. So if someone says that a small group is ruining the fun for the majority, that is simply incorrect.
Did you expect such a result? Or did you think it would turn out more clearly?
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On the Xbox servers of Apex Legends, two Apex Predators have now been banned. They were caught manipulating a ranked match using unfair means, causing server problems.
What are Apex Predators? They are the top players based on rankings. This includes the top 750 players on their respective platform. At the time of the allegations, the affected players were ranked 6th and 4th, making them part of the top 10 players on the Xbox servers of Apex Legends.
What happened? Recently, a video circulated on the Apex Legends subreddit that caused a stir. Players accuse two Apex Predators of performing DDoS attacks on the Xbox servers to easily win ranked matches.
What does a DDoS attack mean? DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. During an attack, servers are bombarded with millions of bots generating so much data trash that they get stuck or are even brought to their knees.
Apex bans 4th and 6th in the Xbox ranking for attacking servers
The Respawn security staff member Conor Fords (nickname “Hideouts”) has already reacted under the reddit post and banned the unnamed players. You can see the reason for this in the video from Loloshooter.
There, you can see how suddenly the server connection is interrupted in the middle of the match. Back in the match, the culprits suddenly stand before the defenseless player and can easily get the kill.
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The player writes: “Undeniable proof that the 4th and 6th Xbox preds are DDoSing the servers after we took them down. […] – Ranked on console is literally unplayable with DDoS attacks in 5 out of 6 predator lobbies.”
How players are reacting to the video: Some players are hoping for broader consequences in addition to the bans. For example, user karp_490 calls for legal action against the perpetrators (via reddit). A DDoS attack violates laws: “That is a federal crime. They should be prosecuted.” Others call for similarly harsh consequences. A ban would not be enough since Apex is free and one can simply create a new account.
These are the consequences: In addition to the bans, they announce on Twitter that they will now tackle the DDoS problem on consoles: “The reckoning for DDoS users and builders on consoles is coming. You can’t hide from it.”
How exactly these consequences will look was not disclosed so far. We will keep you updated on this.
Are cheaters a problem on consoles? On Twitter, there are numerous complaints under the post by developer Hideout. NiceWigg writes, for example: “This needs to be solved soon, I am tired of playing with a ping of 250, just to then play the game on another server. Having North America as a region [server] doesn’t help at all right now.”
Have you also experienced such problems in Apex Legends? Let us know in the comments.
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In the loot shooter Outriders, almost everything can be played in multiplayer and with crossplay. MeinMMO explains how this works.
Outriders offers crossplay and player search as standard in both the demo and the full game. You can join other players at any time and complete missions together.
How big is a group? Like in Destiny, the group size is limited to three Outriders. But what exactly can be played in multiplayer? And how does crossplay work? MeinMMO explains it to you.
What is crossplay anyway? With this feature, you can form a group with players from other platforms. This includes PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5.
The condition for this is an account with Square Enix, the publisher of Outriders. Because players are brought together through this system. So you first need to create an account on the official site .
Update, March 29: We have adjusted the guide, as the crossplay functionality is no longer in beta phase.
Crossplay and Multiplayer in the Demo
Crossplay is activated from the start. There is only one condition to be able to use this function:
Before you start, the game will prompt you to link your respective player account (Steam, PSN, Xbox, etc.) with the Square Enix account.
Your friends just need to enter this code, then they can join your group.
There is a player search that will match you with other players. With friends playing on the same platform, you can create targeted groups by inviting them from the lobby. Otherwise, you need the generated code.
The developers are working on a method to invite friends from other platforms with whom you have already played directly.
This is how the setting looks in the ingame settings.
What content does the demo offer? You can play the first chapter of Outriders. This includes the entire prologue and the first main missions, along with a few side quests. Players can also create six characters and try the four classes of Outriders.
You can play this with friends: Except for the prologue, in which you are introduced to the world of Outriders and choose your class, you can complete all the content of the demo with friends or random players.
What else is there to know about the demo? Everything you achieve in the demo will carry over to the main game. You can level up to level 7, unlock World Tier 5 (which are difficulty levels), and even find legendary loot already. So if you definitely want to play at release, you don’t have to start over.
Have you already tried the Outriders demo? What do you think of it? Have you experienced issues with crossplay and matchmaking? Let us know in the comments.
The new survival game Undawn for PC and mobile comes from the mega-corporation Tencent from China and promises completely new innovations. However, the ingredients sound just like the basis of every game in the genre for many years.
What kind of game is this? Undawn takes place in a post-apocalypse after a zombie outbreak. You embody one of the last survivors who have joined the “Raven Squad”.
Your goal is to somehow get through while helping other survivors. You are somewhat like the “last bastion” of humanity. To do this, you collect supplies from the ruins of the past, find vehicles and weapons, and fight zombies and other people who are not as friendly as you.
Undawn is developed by Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, a studio of the Chinese corporation Tencent. They have previously created the mobile survival game Dawn Awakening, from which a considerable amount of content has apparently been adapted – including the appearance of the characters.
In fact, Undawn is reportedly even the “official name” of Dawn Awakening (via PC Gamer). Dawn Awakening only exists in China, and Undawn is supposed to be the global version. However, the new game has great ambitions.
Above: Characters from Dawn Awakening. Below: Characters from Undawn. Image source: PC Gamer.
According to Executive Producer Rick Li, the developers want to create with Undawn “a new kind of action game that mixes open-world freedom with RPG elements that would redefine the genre, regardless of the platform” (via gamespress.com). However, it is still not entirely clear what elements these might be, as everything looks pretty much as usual.
“Open-World Freedom with RPG Elements”
What makes Undawn the same as other games: On the official Undawn website, there are no detailed infos about the game yet. However, the new survival game is said, according to the press release, to have both PvP and PvE elements.
Additionally, you should be able to search for resources in order to craft better gear and weapons and build a shelter. Trade should also be possible – though all of this sounds quite similar to what was already present in DayZ, which had many such features.
Gameplay from Undawn directly is not yet available, but a new video recently appeared that shows what Dawn Awakening looks like. The mobile survival game also looks quite similar to already known games in the genre:
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What is different? One of the major differences is the factions listed on the website. So far, four of them are known:
Clowns
Owl Gang
Eagles
Reivers (Cover Image)
What exactly the factions’ roles are or how players can interact with them remains uncertain. They might represent the mentioned RPG aspects, and players can join them to complete quests for them.
That feature would not be much different from, for instance, the factions in Fallout 76. So it remains to be seen how exactly Undawn wants to “redefine the genre”.
Undawn is set to be released for mobile and PC, with the developers wanting to include crossplay. However, this is still in development. The website has no information about a release date, only the reference: “coming soon”. If it really is the finished version of Dawn Awakening, a release in 2021 is still quite possible.
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Which 3 classes will lead Season 23 in Diablo 3? We spoke with expert Leviathan about how the top ranks of the leaderboard will shape up.
What is happening right now in Diablo 3? A major patch 2.6.7 is on the way for Diablo 3, completely overhauling the companions. For this occasion, we spoke with a true Diablo expert. Streamer and YouTuber Leviathan has logged over 10,000 hours on his Diablo clock and can assess what the patch means for the future of the game.
Leviathan is an exceptional Demon Hunter player and repeatedly showcases in his streams just how high this class can be pushed and how the limits can be stretched even further.
In the interview, we wanted to know how he assesses the Demon Hunter in Season 23 and which top classes and builds will emerge in the new season.
The Demon Hunter will not be a top class in Season 23
MeinMMO: In the community, you are considered one of the best, if not the best Demon Hunter player. In patch 2.7.0, there are only minor changes to this class. Do you believe that Demon Hunters will be able to compete in the rankings of Season 23 against buffed classes like the Firebird Wizard?
Leviathan: Oh man! I think that the Demon Hunter will not reach as high in this new patch, and that is the sad truth. The affix “Protection against projectiles” has caused the build “Gears of Dreadlands” to perform some truly crazy feats with “Hungry Arrow – Devouring Arrow”. It’s unfortunate that Blizzard decided to fix the functionality in a way that ultimately lowers the build’s maximum potential.
I was quite happy that the Demon Hunter had a reliable “GR145+” build with the introduction of “Gears of Dreadlands”, but now the class will likely peak only in the low 140s. And this will likely remain the case while other classes like the Wizard and Crusader keep their builds that will probably bring them close to or into the 150s. But there is not just bad news.
One side effect of the nerf is that the build actually feels a bit more consistent and may make speedfarming more enjoyable. Additionally, abilities will be improved against single targets. It will still be the best build for Demon Hunters, but if you were previously a high-end player, you’ll notice the losses. That said, since you specifically mentioned the Firebird Wizard, I’m not surprised that the set had to lose some of its strength in the official patch notes. But I AM surprised that it was toned down this much.
The Demon Hunter is Leviathan’s favorite class
However, with the latest blue post from FilthieRich and the outcry from the community, I wouldn’t be too shocked if they restored some of its performance. Not as dramatically as it was on the PTR, but definitely more than it is now. [Update: Blizzard buffed the Wizard set after our interview]
It’s a significant achievement for Blizzard that they have finally found a clear playstyle identity for this set that players enjoy, but it also needs to feel enticing from a damage perspective. If they manage that, I think we’ll see a LOT of Wizards in the group meta. And that usually means that many players will also be playing this class solo.
So to answer your question, will the Demon Hunter be able to compete with the Wizard? They might actually be closer together than it seems. It really depends on the final numbers for the Firebird, but you could run Demon Hunters in groups either as support or as GoD-speed. With the current speed we have, rat runs seem to still have the upper hand, so in the end, the Necromancer wins again.
MeinMMO: Have you already decided which class you want to play as your main in Season 23? Which is it and why?
Leviathan: I’m starting with the Demon Hunter. Surprise! Despite the nerf, I’m still excited to focus on DH, especially in Season 23 due to the leaderboard change.
Now that you can compete with all sets for your class, and since “Shadow” is my favorite set, you can bet that I will try to maintain rank 1 for this set for as long as possible!
MeinMMO: As of now [March 13]: What will be the 3 strongest classes (+ builds) in Season 23?
Leviathan: Initially, based on the PTR, it looked like the Firebird Wizard would be an S-tier choice for Season 23. But that is now somewhat up in the air until we see if the set gets more love before the patch is released.
I also think that the Rathma Necromancer stuff now, where they specifically focus on Army of the Dead, has a better direction, but I can’t imagine it outpacing Bone Spear. Honestly, the set probably just needs a bit more work, but the Necromancer always finds a way to remain relevant.
Last but not least, a build that Blizzard seems to have attempted to nerf constantly and that still works insanely well is the “Aegis of Valor” Crusader. So I think it will continue to be a strong choice for reliable high-tier clears.
The top 3 for Season 23: We spoke again with Leviathan after the patch notes and asked how the top 3 for Season 23 changes if the Firebird set remains the same. The following classes and builds are ranked at about the same level, so we refrain from providing a ranking here. The order is therefore random. – Crusader with Aegis of Valor – Necromancer with Bone Spear / LOD Skeletal Mage for groups [Rat Runs] – Wizard with LoD Energy Twister
* Shortly after our interview, Blizzard released buffs for the Firebird Wizard. Thus, it will replace Energy Twister in the top 3. How strong the set will be due to the changes will be revealed in Season 23.
MeinMMO: What can we expect from your streams in Season 23?
Leviathan: I plan to stream regularly again from the start of Season 23 and play Hardcore and 100% solo. If you want to follow the action, check out https://www.twitch.tv/leviathan111. I also usually post my highlights, interesting finds, build guides, and similar things as videos on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/LeviathanD3.
What do you think? How do you like the interview with Leviathan, and have you already decided which class you want to play in Season 23 based on these statements? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players.
A new hotfix has removed the cap for Soul Ash in World of Warcraft. However, this doesn’t really help Twinks.
What has been done? Just a few hours ago we reported that Blizzard is making massive changes to the tank classes. But the hotfix has brought another change that has gone live in the game immediately. The cap for Soul Ash has been removed from World of Warcraft – the cap is history.
Previously, players could accumulate a maximum of 8,000 Soul Ash, and any additional ash was lost. This limit has now been removed, so players can collect and hoard Soul Ash beyond that.
What do you need Soul Ash for? Soul Ash serves a single purpose in WoW: Shadowlands. You need it to create or upgrade legendary items. Crafting the best possible legendary item costs around 5,000 Soul Ash, allowing you to save up for about 1.5 legendary items – purely from the ash value.
You earn Soul Ash in Torghast. The higher levels yield more ash, and the rewards from the lower levels come along with it!
Players are confused and dissatisfied: Most players do not react well to the change so far. While many agree that the cap never made much sense from the beginning, the removal doesn’t change anything now. Instead, many wish for some kind of “catch-up” Soul Ash for Twinks. These often have to wait weeks before they can craft a good legendary and effectively play along.
Many wished that excess Soul Ash from the main character could be sent to a Twink – perhaps even with a bit of loss of Soul Ash along the way.
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Who benefits from this? That’s a good question. Currently, it seems that only a few players benefit from this who have already reached the cap. These could be players who are waiting for the drop of a special legendary power that has so far eluded them.
Otherwise, the change may only be interesting for collectors. Players who want to have all legendary items for their class in the long term can save towards this goal. However, since only one legendary item can be equipped at a time, no one is likely to be in a hurry to achieve this goal.
Thus, the only benefit currently seems to be the nice feeling of still getting Soul Ash after the weekly Torghast run, even though you could not accumulate any before.
What do you think about the change? Reasonable and good? Or is it as pointless as the cap beforehand?
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In the German community for Pokémon GO, one name is especially well known: Daniel “Spieletrend” Schilling. The Austrian regularly provides his viewers on YouTube with new information and recently spoke in an interview with MeinMMO about the current development of Pokémon GO.
Who is Spieletrend? In the German-speaking area, there is no YouTuber dedicated to Pokémon GO who is anywhere near as big as Spieletrend. Since its release in 2016, the YouTuber has uploaded a video about the AR game almost every day.
Currently, Spieletrend has 359,000 subscribers and has uploaded over 1,600 videos on Pokémon GO. He is considered a voice and expert in the German community and is even a Niantic partner, so he always maintains direct contact with the developers.
We from MeinMMO had a Discord conversation with Daniel Schilling about Pokémon GO. The discussion revolved around the motivation for the game, the current development of Pokémon GO, and his own path on YouTube.
“I have never experienced such a hype before”
MeinMMO: Hello Daniel, first of all, let’s talk about your journey on YouTube. You didn’t originally start with Pokémon GO, but also reported on MMORPGs. Then, in 2016, Pokémon GO was added and at some point, you only showed Pokémon GO on your channel. Why did you make that switch and focus solely on Pokémon GO?
Spieletrend: Exactly, that’s correct. I started YouTube about 10 years ago – completely in the free-to-play world. The concept of MeinMMO was pretty similar to my concept. The free-to-play games, MMOs, and then Pokémon GO came out. It just fit: free-to-play, an app, mobile games were on the rise anyway. I thought I’d give it a try.
In about 6-7 years on YouTube, I grew my subscriber count to 100,000. Then Pokémon GO came, and I have never experienced such hype. You know what happened with Pokémon GO in 2016. And then, on YouTube with the clicks, it was just overwhelming for me.
I didn’t do it for the clicks, but when you compare it: a video on Pokémon GO with 50,000 clicks or a browser game with 2,500 clicks and people think, “Hey, just do Pokémon GO, that’s what we all want to see,” then I’d definitely rather make a video on Pokémon GO.
Additionally, the gaming world changed a bit during that time. There was a period when a new MMO was released every few weeks, and now that’s different. That’s why I stayed with Pokémon GO.
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With this video, Spieletrend started his trainer career on YouTube.
MeinMMO: If you summarize everything now, including the hype in 2016, what does Pokémon GO have for you that other games do not?
Spieletrend: Clearly the AR aspect, that is, going outside. I have been self-employed for as long as I can remember, and you have to sit in front of the computer all day, writing articles, playing games. For Pokémon GO, I had to go outside, there was no way around it. That was such a positive boost for my business. It was killing two birds with one stone: I can work but also be outdoors at the same time.
MeinMMO: You are the largest YouTuber for Pokémon GO in the German-speaking area, so you have already achieved a lot. What is in store for you and your channel in the future?
Spieletrend: Yes, that’s a good question that I’ve asked myself often. I am the largest German-speaking channel because there are hardly any competitors. Many stopped after the hype in 2016, but I stayed on the ball.
My goal is to continue informing the community and not to let them down. I want to maintain my connection to the community and not lose it. However, I never have goals concerning numbers. Currently, I often have 60,000 clicks per video, but I would be more than satisfied with 15,000 clicks.
MeinMMO: Let’s look beyond Pokémon GO for a moment. It might not be around forever. Have you thought about what will happen when Pokémon GO is no longer available?
Spieletrend: Yes, quite often. Especially at the end of the year when I reflect on it. I always ask myself whether it can go this well for another year, but so far it has continued every year.
But I also have to take off the rose-colored glasses. Especially in 2020, Niantic showed that if they make a few wrong turns, things can go downhill quickly. Luckily, in my opinion, they managed to get back on track, but I’m aware that it can go downhill completely within a few weeks.
Because of that, I have already set up a few other legs to stand on and would definitely not end up on the street if Pokémon GO were to decline.
MeinMMO: You just mentioned that Niantic made some critical decisions during the pandemic. I can completely agree, I was even bored at times. How did you feel about it?
Spieletrend: I find the pandemic period really interesting. The past year has been a complete rollercoaster for Niantic and Pokémon GO. When Corona was not taken seriously here yet, Niantic, and I must really praise them, reacted extremely quickly. 30 incense for all players for free, increased PokéStop range, and numerous other bonuses. They immediately started programming remote raids.
I was really glad about that because I’m not a virologist and didn’t know how to deal with [the situation]. I have many viewers who see me as a role model. If I continue to go outside now, that’s not necessarily the best thing I can do.
During this time, things became tricky again. Suddenly, the bonuses disappeared, even though we were still in the middle of a pandemic, then there were a few critical events, such as the issue with shiny Kapuno, there were more and more paid passes, for a Pantifrost you had to pay 9 euros, and much more. It was an emotional rollercoaster, and sometimes I had to consider how the journey would continue.
But right now, I think Niantic has gotten back on track again. They have also, extended the lockdown bonuses by half a year. I can understand the criticism, like the mood surrounding the paid events. A few too many events, I have to say, and people don’t really understand them anymore. But at the moment, I’m basically satisfied.
MeinMMO: I still see numerous repetitions happening right now. For example, the Community Days don’t excite me anymore. I just miss useful monsters, instead, I get them from eggs and even on Community Days, there are repetitions. How do you see that?
Spieletrend: I can understand both sides here. Especially recently with Dartiri: The shiny was new, but the attack was useless. Some Pokémon have completely repeated, like Glumanda. Of course, Kapuno or Kaumalat would be candidates for Community Days at some point, but I also have to look at the other side.
I am quite sure that Pokémon GO is intentionally withholding the good things, which is why there are so many repetitions. Because in so many countries, the lockdown is still in place, and you can’t really go outside. A Community Day with Kaumalat will definitely come as soon as the situation calms down and you can enjoy Pokémon GO again to the fullest. I do believe that some people underestimate that who criticize this.
MeinMMO: What motivates you right now to go out and play Pokémon GO daily?
Spieletrend: I have to say that the “GO Beyond” update, which is the level expansion, was a completely new source of motivation for me. Just the fact of XL candies. I know there was also criticism because you only get them from level 40. But the fact that I can push all my Pokémon higher again, but have to put in something new for it motivates me. I was excited about every Pokémon I caught a thousand times in the past. I just wanted to have the XL candies.
With the “GO Beyond” update, a level expansion and the 6th generation were introduced to the game.
MeinMMO: Do you think that the hype surrounding the update will also last for you in the coming months?
Spieletrend: That’s a good point. The hype is slowly dying down when you already have many XL candies. I’ve also already reached level 50, so there’s no newness anymore. But, overall, a new basic motivation remains.
Another factor, where I am rather in the minority: the PvP mode. Every time a new event announcement comes, I think to myself: “Which Pokémon do I need for PvP?” There are also the daily sets that I play. So PvP is an additional motivation I have.
MeinMMO: Let’s stick to the PvP mode. You say that this doesn’t motivate all players. But what is the appeal for you and why should everyone try it?
Spieletrend: When we look at Pokémon in its essence, it’s about that. “I want to be the very best, like no one ever was.” This is measured by earning badges in gyms and fighting against other trainers. It’s about battling.
Of course, in Pokémon GO, you have Team GO Rocket and raids in the gyms for battling. But the aim is to fight and win against all other trainers in the world. That’s exactly what makes the PvP appealing to me, and exactly what players have been waiting for for years.
If you look at Niantic’s approach, it also presents a clear picture. All attacks from the community days are designed for PvP, and many events and updates have the PvP mode in mind. I find it difficult that they are rubbing it in people’s faces a bit, but I do believe that it is Niantic’s ultimate vision to make PvP bigger.
However, I can’t provide anyone who hasn’t played PvP with reasons why they should start. It’s a bit like soccer and basketball. Just because someone likes soccer doesn’t mean they must be a basketball fan. It’s a completely different game within the game. If someone doesn’t like it, then that’s how it is.
This is the PvP mode: This feature was introduced in Pokémon GO in Winter 2018. Since then, you can fight directly against other trainers in Pokémon GO.
There is also a league where you can rise in ranks and compete against increasingly better trainers. However, the league is often controversial as many bugs cause problems in battles.
Niantic’s communication is extremely important
MeinMMO: Lastly, a look at the future of Pokémon GO. What do you wish for from the game, and what do you think could still come?
Spieletrend: That’s an interesting question. I have to admit that I’ve been surprised so often in the past by Pokémon GO that I exclude nothing anymore. For example, I never thought that mega evolutions would come into the game.
If you think about what other large features exist in the Pokémon world that we don’t have in Pokémon GO yet, it’s breeding. That could come and surely provide some long-term motivation. I wouldn’t rule anything out anymore.
There is still so much in the Pokémon world, like thousands of different berries that still don’t exist. Or balls and other items.
If I could wish for one thing: what is extremely important to me is Niantic’s communication. Mistakes happen, even if trainers have spent money on it, but then they must react quickly and communicate: “Hey, the shiny rate was broken in the first hour, and here’s some compensation.”
If Niantic doesn’t communicate and then I’m a bit caught between the community and Niantic, that’s difficult. I prefer it when Niantic communicates clearly when something goes wrong. But they are currently on the right path.
MeinMMO: Communication is definitely a point of contention. Transparency is repeatedly demanded, “How likely is a shiny?” or “What exactly is in the eggs?” Eggs are even compared to loot boxes. Do you wish for something like that as well?
Spieletrend: That’s a topic that has existed since day one in Pokémon GO. Niantic has never stated which Pokémon appear where and with what probability. Various communities have summarized that up to now.
If Niantic would simply upload that somewhere in a wiki, the discovery aspect of Pokémon GO would be lost. On the other hand, items in comparison with loot boxes from other games is a sensitive issue. If they reduce the chances and introduce a shiny while advertising it, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be a bit more transparent and simply state that it is ultra-rare. So yes, in this regard, there can never be enough transparency.
MeinMMO: Thank you very much for your time and the interview!
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Destiny 2 has given Warlocks in Season 13 the “Cloak of Harmonious Combat” as exotic armor. It is now quite strong in both PvE and PvP. If you want your Super fully charged in 30 seconds and deal extra damage with weapons, you should definitely give it a try.
This Exotic is getting attention:Season 13 enriched Destiny 2 with a new exotic chest piece for Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters. In this article, we take a closer look at the Warlock exotic Cloak of Harmonious Combat.
It does pretty much everything you could wish for with its special perk “Absorption Cells”:
The Exotic charges the Super faster
Grants you more firepower
After the last update, it has become a real insider tip in both PvE and PvP
With this, Warlocks no longer have to be ashamed compared to Titans. The latter and their exotic armor Starfall, which turns you into Superman, were the shooting star of Season 13. MeinMMO clarifies how high the extra damage is, how quickly the Super charges, and why there are a few tips to keep in mind?
Do Warlocks have a new best exotic friend?
This is how you quickly get the Super: With the Cloak of Harmonious Combat, you charge your most powerful ability, the Super, significantly faster. This initially worked only in PvE, but was fixed by Update 3.1.1.1. on March 23 and now works in PvP as well.
Every kill you score with a weapon matching your elemental focus automatically gives you some Super energy. This means that if you use the Solar focus and shoot an enemy with a Solar weapon, the Super meter fills up. This applies to primary weapons with elemental damage, special weapons, and even power weapons. You will see the buff “Energy Drain” on the left side of the screen.
The buff lasts for 2 seconds. During this brief time, your Super charges faster. How much depends on your intellect value – a reduction of 2 to 4 seconds per kill. The lower the value, the more you feel the effect. Don’t be fooled by the small number. In PvE, you can stack the buff almost constantly because you get kills quickly. With additional spheres from masterwork weapons, it is possible to use the Super every 30 seconds.
In PvP, the advantage is somewhat smaller, but having the Super before the other team and creating spheres for your own team is a huge advantage. If you want to be really sneaky, use Chaos Reach, play with the Cloak of Harmonious Combat until about 80% of the Super meter, and then switch to the Geomag Stabilizers.
Once your Super is filled, the second ability of the Exotic activates: The matching elemental weapon now deals more damage.
After a kill, weapon damage increases by 20 to 22%
You can extend the strong effect with each kill – think of it like the Rampage perk
In PvE, the extra damage lasts for 6 seconds and extends by another 4 seconds with each kill
In PvP, the effect lasts 3 seconds (2 are displayed, but Destiny often does not count the last second) and extends by about 2 seconds per kill
You therefore have one of the best exotics for the so-called “neutral game”, that is, the everyday situations Guardians have to deal with. This slot is usually occupied by the Ophidian Aspect or Transversive Steps.
However, since the damage buff is not stackable with all other damage buffs, an exotic like Lunafaction Boots is recommended against raid bosses. However, the Cloak of Harmonious Combat can be combined with the new elemental sources that have very similar abilities:
This is what you need to keep in mind: It’s important to always keep in mind that the weapon used and your Guardian’s focus must have the same element. If you enjoy playing the Stasis Warlock, you only have one suitable Stasis weapon available – and that’s not even practical for killing.
For the future, Bungie has confirmed that more Stasis weapons are coming. Until then, you should equip the Cloak of Harmonious Combat with Solar, Void, or Arc focus.
How to get the Cloak of Harmonious Combat in Destiny 2
Search here: You can obtain the new exotic from Season 13 only through the Lost Sectors on “Legendary” or “Grandmaster”. You will find the mentioned sectors rotating daily on Europa, the Cosmodrome, or the Moon. Additionally, it should be noted that you must run the mission solo and the exotic category of the day must be chest piece.
What do you think about the Cloak of Harmonious Combat? Does nothing else save your Warlock in the universe? Which weapons do you recommend for which focus? Let us know in the comments.
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League of Legends is getting another champion. Gwen is a puppet that enters battle with sewing thread, needles, and a pair of scissors. Additionally, the developer Riot reveals something about her backstory.
Isolde was a poor seamstress living in the kingdom of Viego. Obsessed with her beauty, Viego went mad after her death and now threatens to destroy the world.
It was Isolde who originally created Gwen “with much love.” But “a tragedy separated the two” and the puppet sank to the ocean floor, where she spent many centuries. The puppet uses the same tools in battle that her creator used for sewing.
On Twitter, some fans speculated that Gwen might possess part of Isolde’s soul and that’s why she has come to life. You can see a teaser trailer for Gwen and her story here:
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What can Gwen do? Gwen is an AP Top Lane Skirmisher champion and is said by Riot to be more of a “Tank-Buster” than a “Carry-Killer.”
In the gameplay trailer for Gwen, you can get a glimpse of her ability kit, even though they have not been officially named yet. She seems to use the scissors as a normal attack and uses up to 5 needles as her ranged attack to hit fleeing opponents.
Another ability of hers creates a blue circle around her that follows her everywhere. It seems to be some sort of buff. While it is still unclear what exactly it does, it appears in the video that it would grant Gwen temporary immunity to CC effects.
Additionally, she has a dash ability that gives her more mobility and seems to have a buff that grants her higher movement speed. You can watch the champion trailer for Gwen here:
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When is Gwen coming out? There is no official release date for Gwen yet. However, based on past releases, it is estimated that she could come out in mid to late April with patches 11.8 or 11.9.
More precise information about Gwen will follow after patch 11.7 on March 31. Riot promises that her first skin will be “groovy.”
What do you think of Gwen? Is she an interesting champion or completely boring? Please share your opinion in the comments.
In some countries, the subscription costs for World of Warcraft have risen drastically. Now players here are also concerned that the costs will increase.
World of Warcraft is one of the few games that still relies on a subscription model after more than 15 years. Those who want to play must pay for their game time. For some players, the price is also what deters them from WoW. Now WoW is raising subscription costs in several countries.
What has happened? In recent days, there have been some reports about changes to the sales models for game time at Blizzard. Some countries are facing drastic price increases, particularly regarding the subscription for World of Warcraft. So far, there have been significant price hikes in Russia and Brazil:
In Russia, the subscription costs for monthly payments will increase by 18%.
The longest subscription (6 months) will become 30% more expensive in Russia.
In Brazil, the subscription costs for monthly payments will rise by 25%.
The longest subscription (6 months) will become 34% more expensive in Brazil.
At the same time, Blizzard is slightly lowering the costs of additional services, such as character renaming or server transfer.
However, it should be noted: Almost all players have to pay monthly subscription costs; additional services are only of interest to a fraction of the players. Many people will therefore bear a heavier financial burden.
More cash for Blizzard – subscription costs are rising.
Is Germany also affected? So far not. In Germany, the subscription costs remain at €13 per month and are somewhat cheaper for those who commit for several months. Even after 15 years, the costs here have not increased. One can only hope that this will continue to be the case.
In recent weeks, reports related to World of Warcraft and Blizzard have been increasing again, portraying the company in a negative light: Many people were recently laid off at Blizzard while the CEO pockets a hefty bonus. Furthermore, the next Patch 9.1 seems to be a long way off.
All of this currently gives many WoW players a rather bad feeling, overshadowing even announcements like the start of the beta for Burning Crusade.
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In an interview, MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer spoke with the reader Pannakun about the demo of Outriders. He reached the highest achievement level 21 and played for over 100 hours. He revealed what motivates him, what was particularly annoying, and how he generally views Outriders.
This is the occasion: The release of Outriders is not far off with April 1. The demo version has been available since March 25 and is still a big topic for many.
Because the progress made in this demo can be transferred to the main game. Players can test the 4 classes of Outriders and play the first chapter of the story. Overall, you can achieve 10-12 hours of gameplay to get the classes to level 7, complete side quests, and play a major main mission.
However, MeinMMO reader Pannakun has achieved significantly more progress. He has invested nearly 100 hours and reached the highest achievement level 21, and now he even plays more and has over 120 hours. Thus, he has spent about three to four times the gameplay time in the first chapter than was actually planned for the main story.
What motivated him? And what does he think of Outriders after seeing everything from the demo? He reveals this to us in the community interview we conducted in writing via email on March 21.
What are achievements? Achievements, or also accolades, are the in-game achievements of Outriders. These are numerous smaller and larger tasks that players can complete in several stages. The more you complete, the higher your achievement level. With the content available in the demo, level 21 is the highest possible level before the release of the main game.
10 hours for a single achievement
MeinMMO: How many hours did you spend in the demo?
Pannakun: Overall, I spent 123 hours in the demo [Status: March 26, 2021]. I spent the first 10 hours mainly dealing with the story and side missions. Individual achievements took more time than others, with the level 5 health regeneration for the Pyromancer being the most difficult for me.
I had to play other characters out of frustration at times to spare my controller. This achievement surely took more than 10 hours.
Note: The mentioned achievement for the Pyromancer is based on his self-healing. The Pyromancer heals himself by marking enemies with specific skills and then dealing damage to them. This is not always that easy. The 5th level of the achievement requires particularly high health points.
Some achievements eat up quite a bit of time.
MeinMMO: Why did you invest so much time to achieve that?
Pannakun: I have very high hopes for the game. The genre of loot, collecting, leveling, and crazy shooting action is exactly my thing. I need a task that captivates and drives me, and the promise of reward amplifies that. […] Strictly speaking, I have not achieved all the currently possible achievements; I have only reached the highest level so far. […]
An example: 10 million total damage is massive but doable with the right motivation and time. But starting a new character repeatedly to then kill a “monkey” [referring to the beast creatures at the beginning of the prologue], which counts as an animal, 500-3,000 times, or collecting 25,000 Titans (10 per character), seems impossible to me, especially considering the release on April 01.
MeinMMO: Is it your goal to complete all achievements there as well?
Pannakun: I will do everything to be one of the first to achieve all achievements. However, I am fully employed and assume that I will not be able to keep up.
Level 21 is the maximum in the demo.
Tips for achievements and legendary weapons
MeinMMO:Do you have tips for people who are also planning to do this or who don’t have the patience for it?
Pannakun: Try to tackle multiple achievements simultaneously. Several examples: Use one type of weapon and make kills with your class abilities. Revives can be done in pairs.
While you are in cover, your necessary victim will repeatedly die heroically, and you can revive without any problems. If you need class ability kills, use the main quest just before the solar tower. The melee enemies will run after you and are easy prey.
MeinMMO:Have you farmed legendary weapons as well?
Pannakun: Yes, I have, and I am still farming legendary weapons. I wasted the first 20 hours doing that before I set myself the task of achieving the accolades. After that, I started combining the achievements with farming.
My recommendation is not to look for them, but to be surprised when you receive one [of the legendary items]. Otherwise, the frustration level rises to unimaginable heights. At some point, you won’t want to play anymore, and that ruins the joy in the game.
Currently, I have found 5 out of 10 legendary weapons. Just yesterday, I found two. If you want to look for them, then take the side mission “Wobbly Ground.” After you destroy the log barrier, kill the first sniper, run to the captain, greet him with gunfire, take down the second sniper and then let yourself be killed by the trash. […] I tried to meet the requirements of the accolades in all other respects, and it was completely useless for me.
This is one of the weapons Pannakun has already found.
Wouldn’t it have been better to transfer progress “I wouldn’t have invested so much time.”
MeinMMO:What do you particularly like about Outriders?
Pannakun: Outriders already has great potential. The abilities of the individual characters and the crazy weapons with their special abilities have impressed me a lot. Also, armor mods, which can change your playstyle, are in my opinion a clear sign that this game should not be ignored.
I also find it important that the demo progress can be transferred to the full version. Otherwise, I would never have invested so much time.
MeinMMO:What do you not like as much?
Pannakun: A clear flaw, which I hope will be improved, is marking items in the inventory. The respective item must be loaded first before it can be marked for sale/destruction. This takes time with many items.
The interrupting running at a tight radius or small obstacles is annoying. The cover problem has already been mentioned in another article, and I agree with that.
Pannakun: I have several suggestions for the developers. There must be a way to favorite items very soon to prevent accidental destruction. It would be nice to display the respective mod on the item in advance to quickly mark duplicate items for destruction.
Legendary weapons and later also armor parts must not become inflationary as in other loot shooters! They must remain the crown jewel. Do not patch the legendary items or the ability mods! Laboriously farming items that suddenly become worthless drives every player to the brink of frustration!
And most importantly: For the game to be successful, there must be enough endgame content. Raids, PvP, and solo challenges are just a few of my ideas. Only then will the old hands be able to motivate new players to play.
MeinMMO:Which class did you like the most while playing?
Pannakun: I had to play all classes, but I like the Assassin the most. Slowing down time to block enemy projectiles is totally my thing. With him, I can even manage a headshot. The Destroyer is also a lot of fun. What I plan to do with him, I don’t want to reveal yet.
MeinMMO:Will you play Outriders at release?
Pannakun: I will definitely play the game at release. I’ve been waiting eagerly. I’ve already pre-ordered the full version.
We thank Pannakun for his time and the interview. Good luck with the next achievements!
The company Razer is introducing a new product for gamers that fits perfectly into our current times. Project Hazel is a mask specifically designed for gamers and will feature special functionalities.
What kind of mask is this? In January 2021, Razer unveiled a new product that was to become a special mask for gamers. “Project Hazel” was not meant to be a classic mouth-and-nose protection, but rather to present special features that we know from Razer products.
Initially, it was just a concept, and it was uncertain whether it would actually be available. Now Razer confirms that they will go into production and fans will be able to acquire stylish masks in the future. You can see a preview of the mask here. Back then, it was still in the concept phase:
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This is what Razer’s CEO says: Razer’s CEO Min-Liang Tan personally commented on the new product. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, he stated:
We believe that [this project] will remain relevant even after vaccinations and everything else is provided. […] We have decided, and I can reveal this to you now, that we will turn the masks into reality and they will be released.
We have realized that even with vaccinations, one still needs to wear masks, because there is still a risk factor. Even if you have received a vaccination, you must be extremely careful. […] There are also many countries where it is unlikely that they will achieve full vaccination coverage in one or even two years. Therefore, one must be very cautious while traveling. […]
CEO of Razer Min-Liang Tan
Therefore, Razer plans to release a mask that is both reusable and meets the company’s standards regarding safety and style.
“The smartest mask in the world” lights up in color
What functions will the mask have? Since we are talking about Razer, RGB lighting is of course a must for the mask. After all, almost all of the company’s products can glow in color. But it should not only look cool, but also fulfill all the functions and requirements expected from a protective mask, and more.
The mask is transparent so that the face can be seen
It has a built-in microphone that guarantees clear sound of the voice
In the dark, the mask automatically activates its lighting function. This function is separate from the RGB.
It has the air filtration of a medical N95 mask. The fans can be detached and filter “at least 95%” of airborne particles
There is also likely to be a function that prevents breath condensation on the mask, which occurs especially at low temperatures.
What is an N95 mask? It is a particle filtering respiratory protective mask. To qualify as N95, a mask must filter at least 95% of airborne particles that are larger than 0.3 µm (micrometers, 10-6 meters). This standard was established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the USA. The letter N indicates that the mask is not required to be resistant to oily substances to meet the established standard. You can find more about it on Wikipedia.
Razer describes its new product as “the smartest mask in the world.” It comes with a special charging station that charges the mask’s battery while simultaneously killing bacteria and viruses with integrated UV light.
The mask will undergo “rigorous testing” before release. Razer aims to ensure maximum safety and comfort for the wearers during production.
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How much will the fun cost? Razer has not yet announced a price for the mask. There is also no release date for the good piece. However, since the product is now actually going into production, we can probably expect an announcement soon.
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Home office brings a few new problems. MyMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann recently bought a lamp for just under 30 euros that has greatly simplified his daily work.
This was my situation: I enjoy working and gaming on my desktop computer and spend a lot of time at my desk. The same problem always arises: My desk lamp only illuminates the table in a spotty manner.
This is very strenuous for the eyes in the long run, especially if you want to game or finish writing an article in the evening. Your eyes start to hurt and it’s uncomfortable.
My colleague Schuhmann tested a screenbar from BenQ for MyMMO. That gave me the idea: “I want a lamp like that too.” However, I didn’t want to invest 130 euros in a lamp.
This is how I proceeded: It was important to me when choosing that I could mount the lamp directly on the monitor and connect it directly to the PC via USB if needed. I also didn’t want to spend more than 40 – 50 euros on a lamp.
This is the product I chose: After some searching, I decided on the “Anpro E-Reading” for just under 30 euros. In the long term, this has significantly simplified my daily work, and I feel much more relaxed at the end of the day compared to my old lamp.
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In this article, you will learn about my experiences and why I can recommend the lamp from Anpro.
The lamp is mounted directly above the monitor and takes up little space. With luck, the webcam can fit in there too.
The lamp makes everyday life at the desk much more pleasant
These are the advantages: In principle, the lamp is simple to assemble. You just have to pull apart the holder and attach it to the monitor. The mechanism then tightens and sits like a kind of vise on the screen.
Once mounted, the lamp sits firmly and remains straight on the monitor. The connection cable is also long enough, so the USB port doesn’t have to be right next to the screen.
The three color temperatures offered by the lamp are also good:
Warm light
White light
Cool light
Especially the warm light is very pleasant for the eyes and makes gaming or working in the evening less strenuous. The lamp illuminates the table broadly and the brightness can also be increased or decreased. The light is well dosed and does not glare.
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Compared to the previous spot lighting from my old lamp, this is a significant improvement.
These are the disadvantages: The lamp does not fit every monitor. This cost me a lot of time and effort at first. My 24-inch HP monitor is quite bulbous at the back, making installation more complicated, as the lamp didn’t want to hold at first. On a sloping surface, the vise mechanism has no proper grip.
The installation on the monitor can be quite tight.
I wanted to pack the lamp back up and return it when I noticed a sticky strip on the mount. Thanks to the integrated sticky strip, the lamp finally found its hold. The sticky strips do stabilize the device, but the screen should not be too wide.
The lamp itself is of good quality, but the switch for switching the light on and off feels cheap and not particularly valuable.
Additionally, you should note that the lamp requires space. If you have previously attached a webcam to your screen, you will need to rearrange a bit or place the camera on top of the lamp.
Pro
Easy to assemble
works without complicated setup
multiple color temperatures and brightness levels
decent workmanship
Power via USB
three color temperatures
Contra
does not fit every screen
does not work on all USB ports
cheap on and off switch
Who is the lamp recommended for? If you work a lot at your desk and want to make your daily life easier? Then you should take a look at the screenbar from Anpro. For me, especially warm light and improving everyday life were important, and I definitely got that.
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The lamp offers the essential functions and is easy to install and requires no significant effort. If you are looking for light effects or gaming functions, then you have the wrong expectations for this device.
A screenbar with gaming support would be the “Smart LED” from Yeelight, which you can admire in the following image.
The manufacturer Yeelight presented a gaming lamp at CES 2021. However, it’s not expected to arrive until the end of April 2021.
At CES 2021, some exciting innovations were presented, including a similar lamp for the PC. The Yeelight Smart LED with gaming support looks really cool, but it is not expected to be released until the end of April and costs over 100 euros.
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On the next page, you will find a FIFA classic, an extremely fast sprinter, and also a small look towards icons under 200,000 coins.
In FIFA 21 there are so many player cards that sometimes you lose track. Here we will take a look at some of the best cards under 200,000 coins.
What is this list? In this list, you will find some players who are very well suited to help you secure goals or prevent goals in FIFA 21. None of these players cost more than 200,000 coins.
This already represents quite a lot of coins, so these are not players for beginner teams. These are more like reinforcements that should elevate your team to a higher level. To gather the coins, you might try your luck in the Weekend League and convert the FUT Champions rewards through trading into coins.
If you’re looking for players for fewer coins to improve your team, you will find them here:
Here are the players under 200,000 coins. Since FIFA players assemble a wide variety of teams, we have looked at different positions and leagues. So you will not only find the 10 best Premier League players or the 10 best forwards, but rather a colorful mix of strong players.
Note: Please note that the transfer market in FIFA 21 is dynamic and currently quite high – especially for TOTW cards. It is possible that the prices of the listed cards may fluctuate upward or downward in individual cases.
KrépinDiatta (WhatIf)
Cost: approx. 190,000 coins
This is not the first time one of the What-If players has appeared in one of these lists. No wonder: The players from the promo have partly received extremely good cards, and in some cases will become even better through upgrades.
One of these cards belongs to Diatta from the French Ligue 1. The winger is incredibly fast and equipped with very good dribbling and shooting stats . If you equip him with a Marksman style, he will be a deadly attacker. Additionally, he hasn’t even received an upgrade yet, but it looks very promising in that regard. The What-If-Tracker shows that Diatta could even receive an additional two points.
However, the prospect of an upgrade has also driven up Diatta’s price. At one point, the midfielder was at 110,000 coins and has now suddenly risen to 190,000. At one point, he even surpassed the 200,000-coin mark. Here, it is important to monitor the market. It is possible that the price will drop again – but if the upgrade comes, Diatta is likely to settle at this price level.
Timo Werner (TOTW)
Cost: approx. 190,000 coins
Timo Werner has only collected one Inform card so far in FIFA 21, which came fairly early with TOTW 4. His price remained between 250,000 and 300,000 coins for a long time, but is slowly decreasing continuously.
The striker currently impresses with good pace, as well as a very effective finish in front of goal. Especially with the “Finisher” chemistry style, Werner becomes an extremely dangerous attacker who can also exploit tricky situations thanks to 4 stars on his weak foot.
Since Werner’s price is currently falling, it is quite possible that it will become even cheaper.
Lautaro Martinez (TOTW)
Cost: approx. 198,000 coins
In contrast to Werner, Lautaro Martinez has already collected plenty of Inform cards in Serie A. His third TOTW card with a total rating of 88 has now fallen below 200,000 and is therefore within the target range of this list.
The Argentine has everything you need in attack, from pace to dribbling to finishing. Additionally, he has 4 stars on his weak foot and skill moves. The Argentine fits particularly well in Serie A teams, but can also be combined well with other leagues.
If you have a larger budget, you might consider looking at Martinez’s fourth Inform card; those with less can perhaps focus on the second (87).
Theo Hernandez (TOTW)
Cost: approx. 160,000 coins
Let’s briefly stay with the Inform cards in Serie A. Theo Hernandez already has two of those – and the first is now available for just about 160,000 coins. The 83-rated card is stronger than its overall rating might suggest. Thanks to his pace, Hernandez will hardly let any forward outpace him, and the physical and defensive values also fit well. Additionally, they can be improved further with chemistry styles.
Offensively, he is also quite dangerous, as he has a high work rate going forward. However, care must be taken not to create a gap in the defense yourself.
In addition to this TOTW card, Hernandez also has another Inform, as well as a Europa League and a Headliners card. All of these are considerably stronger but also significantly more expensive.
Joshua Kimmich (TOTGS)
Cost: approx. 189,000 coins
Do you need an aggressive midfielder with a lot of stamina to keep your opponents at bay? Do you want a player who can handle the ball and deliver passes? And do you want someone who, in critical situations, can also take a shot at goal?
Then the TOTGS card of Joshua Kimmich is a really strong option. The Bayern player is incredibly versatile and can be found all over the pitch. With his Champions League card, you basically get the whole package for under 200,000 coins. If you want even more upgrades, you need to look at his second Inform or even the TOTY card. However, that one is priced at 1.7 million and thus well outside the budget.
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A hotfix for World of Warcraft will soon make tanks much more stable. They will become sturdier and will not fall over as quickly.
In recent weeks and months, there have been numerous discussions about tanking in WoW: Shadowlands. Many tanks complained that they could hardly withstand anything and were falling too quickly in mythic dungeons. Additionally, a bug with Demon Hunters made these tanks much stronger than intended. Now Blizzard is bringing a hotfix – and significantly buffs all other tanks.
What exactly is being changed? Blizzard grants all tanks, except for Demon Hunters, a bonus to their passive effects. Both the physical damage taken and the magical damage taken will be reduced by 10%.
For Demon Hunters, however, all damage taken will be reduced by 5%. While this sounds like a buff, it comes with a fix that has made Demon Hunters too strong until now. Since this bug will be fixed, it is essentially a nerf for Demon Hunters.
Demon Hunters get ‘a little nerf’ – all others become stronger.
What was the bug like? There was a bug with Demon Hunters that caused them to take significantly less magic damage than intended. A whopping 15% less magic damage applied to Vengeance Demon Hunters, making them the perfect choice for almost any dungeon. Coupled with their high mobility and solid self-healing, in “Mythic+” no tank could keep up with them.
This error will be fixed on March 31; it coincides with the buffs. This means that Demon Hunters will become a little weaker, while all other tanks will take less damage and thus can catch up to their colleagues filled with Fel magic.
While all other tanks benefit from 10% less damage taken, this is different for Demon Hunters. They will take (due to the bug fix) 10% more magical damage but will take 5% less physical damage.
What does this mean? In plain terms, this means that all tanks in dungeons will now become a bit sturdier and will take 10% less damage across the board – with the exception of Demon Hunters. The consequence is that higher key stone dungeons will become easier, tanks will have to kite a bit less, and may tank more “face-to-face.” This, in turn, lightens the load for healers who do not have to pay as much attention to their tanks and can participate a bit more in DPS.
The survival hit Rust finally has a release date for the console version and lists various editions that you can pre-order. Additionally, the developers have released a long gameplay trailer.
When is Rust coming to consoles? The release date for the console version is May 21, 2021. Fans won’t have to wait long before they can embark on the mysterious island.
There is also a new gameplay video where you can see the various features and the console controls of Rust while a base is being raided. You can watch the gameplay on PS4 in the following video:
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Will there be crossplay? According to the news site thesixthaxis.com, there will be crossplay between Xbox One and PS4. However, this information is based on a leak.
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If you’re already really excited about the game, you can already pre-order it for PS4 and Xbox. You can do this on the official Rust site as well as in the respective online stores of the consoles. You have the following editions to choose from:
Rust Standard Edition (€50) includes the base game and the pre-order bonus “Future Weapons and Tools Packs.”
Rust Day One Physical Edition (€50) has the same content as the Standard Edition, it is just a physical version.
Rust Deluxe Edition (€60) gives you:
3 days of early access
a “welcome pack” worth €10
the pre-order bonus “Future Weapons and Tools Packs”
access to the closed beta
access to the “staging branch” – this is a test version of Rust with the latest updates
Rust Ultimate Edition (€80) includes all the bonuses of the Deluxe Edition and additionally:
a larger version of the welcome pack
1100 Rust coins worth €10
an “elite combat” skin pack
Will you pre-order Rust for consoles? Or do you prefer to play the survival hit on your PC? Let us know in the comments.
