Who voluntarily goes to prison? Players of Red Dead Online, who are on a special server.
What kind of server is this? It is the private server “Wild West RP” of the now available as a standalone game Red Dead Online, which you can access through its official website. On this server, players engage in role-playing, embodying their characters properly to create a vibrant Wild West world.
There you will find law enforcement officers and bounty hunters, but of course also bandits and other criminals. Everyone has their role and plays it with passion. This operates similarly to the role-playing server in GTA Online.
There are always interesting events taking place that players can participate in, including herding valuable cattle that bandits want to steal. The operators of the server even distribute plots of land that some players may occupy. Other players then break into the houses to rob them.
Crimes on the RP server of Red Dead Online can lead players to the in-game jail.
Jail in RDO can be fun thanks to role-playing servers
What’s up with the jails? It creates a constant cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals on the server. To make this even more interesting, the operators have introduced a jail.
Players manage it and supervise the inmates. These are other players. If someone is arrested for a crime, they go to this jail and truly participate. For every month a player spends in jail, one minute passes in real time.
Because sitting in this jail can actually be fun. There are always events where breakouts are possible. Or the inmates play out how they redeem themselves and lead a better life after their jail time. There are also activities that help reflect on past misdeeds.
It is possible to bribe the operators of the jail and negotiate a deal to shorten the stay. There are even parole hearings to possibly reduce the time in jail.
There are even some players who are considering attacking the jail to take revenge on the guards there.
Some players are coming up with plans on how to take revenge on the guards
The jail on the RDO server “Wild West RP” is a very interesting place that is important for role-playing.
Do you also play on a RP server of Red Dead Online? What do you think about the jail idea?
The Twitch streamer Rumathra has founded a German server for the survival MMO Rust . The server is a success: Streamers like Trymacs, Papaplatte, or Dhalucard are achieving strong numbers. Even MontanaBlack wanted to drop by. But for now, there’s a break. The founder of the server is very disappointed about what happened there and is taking the Twitch event offline for now.
How successful is the event on Twitch? The Twitch streamer Rumathra has founded a server for Rust. It has been running every evening from Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM. The event has quickly made Rust the biggest game on German Twitch:
In December 2020, Rust was ranked 81st on German Twitch with an average of 114 viewers
In the last 3 days, Rust was ranked 1st on German Twitch with an average of 35,620 viewers
Among the most successful German streamers in Rust are:
With such high viewer numbers, one can assume that the event is commercially a complete success. This can also be seen from the fact that now even the biggest German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack has announced that he wants to be part of Rust now. Although not everyone liked that.
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Therefore, the server is going offline now: Earlier today the founder of the server, Rumathra, announced that he is not satisfied with the situation at all.
Rumathra says: He is very disappointed with how people behave on the server. He thought he could invite as many streamers as possible and it would then be cool.
But on the server, people are getting hurt because others do not behave cool at all. The server is out of control. He did not want that.
Furthermore, Rumathra now has Corona.
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He is now calling on his community to send clips of people who behaved “meme-like or trivializing”; he wants to kick them off the server. The community should snitch.
Server operators want to establish more rules, involving women
Besides the trivialization of sexual harassment, Rumathra apparently is bothered by “content fishing”: This refers to smaller streamers hunting and killing the big streamers on the server like Trymacs or Rewinside, so they can generate interesting content for their viewers.
Rumathra has announced that he will keep the Rust server offline today and seek help with the organization. He seems to be bothered that streamers are having a bad time on the server and that it falls back on him.
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Apparently, in Germany, one cannot do without a larger set of rules. The streamer Rewinside also says: Everything has to be organized and new rules coordinated.
They apparently want to involve women equally in the decision-making process.
What is Rust and why is it popular? Rust is a survival MMO from 2013 that suddenly became the hottest game in the world in 2021. On December 27, the streamer group “OfflineTV” launched a special server in the USA: 50 streamers from YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook gathered together and played Rust on a server. This sparked the huge hype that is now spilling into other countries. Since many different personalities and communities come together at Rust events, this poses a huge conflict potential.
When will the Rust server return?
Update 14.1., 12:01 PM: Rumathra has now announced that the German Rust server is expected to return on Friday, January 15, or Saturday, January 16.
Meanwhile, the conflict surrounding Rust has further escalated. Some German influencers have been harassed by a troll network:
The Call of Duty: Warzone has been plagued by some nasty bugs and poor balancing in recent weeks. Now the developers have released a patch, and MeinMMO is taking a look at whether it has made a difference.
What is there to know about the update? Raven Software, the development studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone, deployed a small update last night, January 13, with some balance and bug adjustments to the servers.
You don’t need to download anything outside of the game for the update. You get the adjustments automatically when starting Warzone – unlike the Mid-Season Update of Black Ops Cold War which brings new content for CoD 2020 today, January 14.
With the patch, the developers are nerfing the overpowered tactical rifles from Cold War and the nasty burst pistols “Diamatti” in Warzone. They also addressed the unfair Stim Glitch and the broken MAC-10 blueprint. MeinMMO shows you the patch notes and initial analyses of the nerfed weapons.
Warzone: Update brings important DMR nerf and bug adjustments
Ritterlichkeit (Battle Pass level 95) – All values now match the base MAC-10
DMR 14
Bullet penetration now at assault rifle level
Reduced damage range
Moderate recoil increase for the 2nd and 3rd bullet
Light recoil increase for subsequent bullets
Reduced range with headshots
Reduced damage for shots below the chest
Front grip attachment is now weaker
Field agent grip attachment is now weaker
Type 63
Bullet penetration now at assault rifle level
Reduced damage range
Front grip attachment is now weaker
Ergonomic Speznas grip attachment is now weaker
Diamatti
Maximum damage reduced from 45 to 40
With Akimbo, all damage multipliers are now at 1
Tactical equipment
No more infinite Stim charges
Challenges
Season challenges have been fixed and should now display and count correctly
Analyses show – OP weapons now have significant weaknesses
The assessments of the OP weapons come from the results of initial analyses by some CoD experts who published videos on the new values shortly after the nerfs. Check out these English videos if you want to know more details about the nerfs:
What has changed with the DMR 14? Initial tests showed that the recoil of the tactical rifles is still manageable and quite pleasant. The tactical rifles could thus remain a strong option in Warzone, although they are harder to control at longer distances.
According to CoD experts, the developers made two important adjustments:
Bullet penetration is no longer at sniper level
The OP tactical rifles now have limited damage ranges
According to the analyses from “truegamadata”, the range of the DMR 14 before the first nerfs was practically infinite. No matter from what distance you caught your enemies, the DMR hit hard. Now the range is significantly limited and damage drops without attachments at just 19.1 meters.
The damage values before and after the patch. Source: YouTube
What has changed with the Type 63? The same applies to the Type 63. Here too, there were minor adjustments to the recoil, but they do not ruin the rifle. In addition, there is a limited damage range (22 meters without attachments) and significantly lower bullet penetration, so the weapon can no longer shoot through thick walls.
XclusiveAce tweets about the nerfs:
It is. People just need to start branching out more to see it. Snipers/marksman rifles dominate the DMR at range, SMGs and close range ARs beat it in its max damage range (0-18m) & the accurate ARs, LMGs, & M16 beat it in mid range fights. It’s still useable but not dominant
[…] Sniper rifles / DMR rifles dominate the DMR [14] at long ranges, submachine guns and close-range assault rifles beat them in their initial damage range (0 – 18 meters) and stable assault rifles, LMGs, and the M16 beat them in mid-range fights. It is still usable, but not dominant.
What has changed with the Akimbo Diamatti pistols? The pistols received a slight nerf of nearly 10% in damage. According to CoD experts, however, the change in multipliers for the Akimbo variant is crucial to take their OP status away from the weapons.
If you shoot at enemies with the Akimbo burst weapons, it no longer makes a difference whether you land body or headshot hits – you always deal the same damage. These multipliers had ensured that your enemies went down in record time. Now, the damage is still strong but no longer overpowering.
In addition to the nerfs, two annoying bugs are disappearing from the game.
With the Stim Glitch, cheaters could use their tactical items infinitely. Since the Stims are designed to survive in deadly gas outside the battlefield circle, cheaters exploited this bug to wait out the end of the round outside the battlefield.
In addition, the developers fixed the weapon blueprint “Ritterlichkeit” of the MAC-10. The blueprint was available through the Battle Pass and could be unlocked at level 95. Since you have to buy the pass to obtain the weapon, there were even Pay2Win accusations, as the weapon reportedly dealt nearly 30% more damage than the base version.
Through the nerfs and bug fixes, good gameplay is rewarded more in Warzone than the choice of OP weapons or the exploitation of unfair bugs. Check out 6 tricks in Warzone that every good player should know if you want to improve quickly.
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With the expansion Echoes of the Atlas, the hack and slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S) receives some balancing changes – especially for the Ascendancies.
What changes are there? With Patch 3.13 “Echoes of the Atlas” balancing changes will be implemented for the three classes Elementalist, Inquisitor, and Deadeye. These are intended to make the Ascendancies even more interesting.
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We present the most important adjustments for the Ascendancies:
Simplification of the stats: The Ascendancy classes are to be slightly simplified but made more exciting. “Passive skills” have fewer stats, which will become more important.
For example, the “Quartz Infusion” of the Raider allows you to have Phasing at all times starting with version 3.13. Previously, you had to meet certain conditions, such as killing monsters, to have a chance of activating Phasing.
Notables: The notable skills are being revised to simplify the choice between them.
For instance, with “Master of Metal,” an additional Impale hit and the chance to Impale have been removed, as the “Passive” was too strong with them.
Optional strategies: Through a rebalancing of the powers in the Ascendancies, players should obtain optional strategies by choosing skills that were previously not very useful.
For example, players chose the skill node “Masterful Form” of the Slayer rather rarely, as it was not strong enough even for characters who had invested in “Frenzy Charge.” Therefore, it now grants +1 to “Maximum Frenzy Charges” instead of modifiers for charge duration.
Redistribution of the Ascendancy passives: The values between the Ascendancy passives will be redistributed and the layout or bonuses of the Ascendancies will be changed where it would make them more attractive for a broader range of character builds.
For instance, the Chaos-/Cold Damage over Time Multiplier on “Withering Presence” and “Frigid Wake” of the Occultist grants more Chaos-/Cold Damage, making this skill node more useful for hit-based Chaos and Cold builds.
What do players think about the changes? The community is predominantly excited about the balancing adjustments for all three affected classes.
ottoginc writes on reddit: “This redesign of the Occultist is sooooo cool.”
kfijatass says: “Deadeye’s Occupying Force is really very interesting.”
Rossmallo explains: “As much as I love the Elementalist and am thrilled that he is getting buffed… the removal of the Herald Mana Reduction really hurts.”
What do you think about the balancing changes Path of Exile is getting? Are you excited about it?
The MMORPG Black Desert Online (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) is conducting an interesting event in Southeast Asia: If you play enough in Trial mode, you can get the online role-playing game for free.
What is this action about? Black Desert Online (BDO) is a Buy2Play title. You can purchase the standard version for 10 euros and then play for as long as you like without a subscription.
However, there is a 7-day Free Trial during which you can try out the MMORPG. If you like it, you actually need to buy it – technically, as there is a way to get it completely for free – but this currently only applies to the SEA server in Southeast Asia. Previous events like this have also been made available to us shortly after.
If you play on the SEA server, which is easily possible, you will gain access to the full standard version, including the new class Nova, through a new event:
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How does the event work? The Free Trial has been extended to 30 days as part of the event. To participate, click on the official website on the “Test for Free” button and get your guest pass for 30 days.
The extension of the Free Trial has a specific reason. If you manage to level up your hero to Level 50 within this time, you can continue to play Black Desert Online for free. The developer Pearl Abyss will then gift you the MMORPG.
30 days is more than enough time to reach Level 50. As soon as you reach Level 50 on any day of the free trial by 11:59 PM, the game will be unlocked for you the following day at 12 PM.
Event for Black Desert could also start in Europe soon
Who can participate in the event? The event is aimed at new players who have not yet had an account for the MMORPG BDO and simply want to try the trial. Additionally, the event is for guest access. Anyone with such access who plays as a guest can also participate and receive the MMORPG for free starting from Level 50. And the entry is currently worthwhile according to expert and streamer PvEnvironment.
How long does the event last? It started on January 13 and runs until January 27 at 11:59 PM.
This means you have until January 27 at 11:59 PM to reach Level 50. Then the MMORPG will be completely unlocked for you the following day at 12 PM.
What do you need to pay attention to? Currently, the event is only taking place on the SEA server of BDO. However, you can easily play there. It is conceivable that it will also start here shortly, but no date has been set yet. The last time this event occurred in our country was in July 2020.
During the event period, you are not allowed to purchase any packages or a paid access to the game. If you do, the event will be over for you.
However, you can buy packages once you have received the free access after reaching Level 50.
Will you participate in the event and get the MMORPG Black Desert Online for free?
Warning, if you are currently in WoW: Shadowlands and meet a priest, they can annoy you terribly. The annoying thing is that it even continues after the fight.
What is this exploit? The WoW community is currently discussing a nasty bug or exploit that gives priests unexpected powers. After a mind control, they still have further influence on your character. They then spin around like paralyzed. Those who don’t know what to do about it have to log out.
We show you here how the exploit works and how you can defend yourself against it.
Priests can change your turning speed
Here’s how it works: On reddit , player Automaton17 warns that a chat command is exploitable in battlegrounds. With mind control, one can dictate how fast players turn.
A priest uses mind control on an opponent
While the spell is active, they enter a command for “turnspeed”
When the mind control ends, the altered turnspeed value set by the priest remains
The speed can be set to any conceivable value. 0, so players can no longer turn at all or high values like 3,000, so one spins around like crazy at the slightest touch of the turning key
This mainly affects the so-called “keyboard turners”. Players who turn their character left or right with keys like A and D.
As players report, this is supposed to not persist after logging out. After logging in again, the actual values for the turn speed should be automatically restored.
What can you do about it? By logging out and logging back in, you regain your old values for turning the character.
If you don’t want to log out, you can also enter a command in the chat to restore the default value.
“/console turnspeed 180”
What does it look like in the game? Also from Automaton17, who pointed out the exploit, there’s a clip from WoW. It shows what it looks like in the game when you set your turn speed to 2,000 via command.
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It resembles wild Beyblades spinning in circles. So if you’ve seen players in Oribos or other cities spinning like crazy in the last few days… it’s probably due to this command. It has probably been in the game for a while and is now circulating through the community and gaining attention.
The German Twitch community has created a server for the survival MMO Rust. An incident occurred there on Saturday: A female streamer was sexually harassed. This led to a conflict on Twitter that continued to escalate. German-speaking streamers like Handofblood, Lara Loft, Tinkerleo, Shurjoka, or fisHC0p have come under fire from a trolling network.
This was the original conflict: On Saturday evening, the German Twitch event for Rust started. The streamer Tinkerleo was asked by another streamer: “Do you want to sit on my face?”
The incident itself was quickly resolved: The streamer apologized for his inappropriate comment. That was not okay. The streamer was banned from the Rust server for one day.
But the incident triggered a heated discussion on Twitter:
Some spoke up: The female streamer shouldn’t be so sensitive. In gaming, people talk like that. She was ruining the fun with her behavior – anyone who puts themselves out there on the internet has to deal with it.
The biggest German streamer MontanaBlack took the incident as a joke.
Yet many players on Twitter supported the female streamer, saying that such behavior is simply unacceptable. There is nothing funny about it. That is sexual harassment.
Some big streamers also took a stand, first and foremost the German influencer Handofblood, even though he was not involved in the Rust event. Handofblood said: We need to discuss this openly and take a stand.
Sexual harassment is a part of gaming life, and it must stop: “We find girls really cool and unfortunately regularly see that they are harassed and disadvantaged.”
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On January 11, Handofblood stated that he had banned many people on Twitter using a tool. Through Twitter Block Chain, people were banned who followed certain accounts.
Handofblood explained that he had been massively harassed since Saturday evening and had the choice to either disappear from Twitch and leave the field to others or to counter with bans.
This is now the new escalation stage: Last night, on Wednesday, January 13, several influencers reported that they had also been harassed in real life:
Several influencers reported receiving phone calls and being threatened by a voice that was distorted to disguise it. The calls allegedly came from other German influencers.
In addition, a massive number of false orders were placed through the delivery service Lieferando.
Those affected include streamers: Handofblood, Lara Loft, Shurjoka, Tinkerleo, and fisHC0p.
Tinkerleo explained that the incident was so uncomfortable for her because the false orders would now affect restaurants that are grateful for every order during the Corona pandemic, only to be disappointed later. Because they went out for nothing, because some troll finds it funny.
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Handofblood has apparently contacted the police right away. When he was advised to also involve the Federal Network Agency to catch spoofers, he replied: “I’m already much further ahead.”
He warned other influencers last night, not to answer the phone if they are called from his number.
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Shurjoka says there are people sending photos of her as a minor. It is a disgrace what is happening right now. But she would again take a stand against sexual harassment.
The streamer fisHCOP says the little troll should feel free to call him again and tell him about his group. He only understood “Lego” and “building blocks.”
The operator of the German Rust server: Rumathra.
The operator of the German Rust server has also drawn consequences and has temporarily ordered a pause while new rules are being created. The server is expected to start again on Friday or Saturday. In the meantime, the German YouTuber StandartSkill has opened his own server for Rust:
For me, there are no cons. Who wants to start on a server where only a giant clan plays that has been taking out everyone else for months? You can rebuild your roleplayer castle, maybe even better.
DaSepp: From Rust Legacy to the current state, it’s a world of difference. Just take a look at Legacy gameplay and see all the additions and how much better the graphics are now. Stagnation is regression, and Rust has never stood still.
MeinMMO: What have been the biggest and most important changes since release? What did they mean for the game?
DaSepp: The development of the game’s progression is at the forefront. Initially, you collected blueprint fragments and upgraded them to a book to learn items. Then eventually, a leveling system was introduced, which wasn’t received well.
Then scrap was introduced, along with the workbench and research table to learn items. There were of course also mini-helicopters, boats, cars, and horses.
The dynamics have totally changed: new monuments and events have been added repeatedly, like the Chinook helicopter, which drops a loot crate, the two oil rigs, and the cargo ship that has a lot of loot to grab.
There has been a lot of progress in building, for example how the resource cupboard works, allowing you to now place floors and ladders in foreign territory.
In the past, everyone stored their loot at the top of the base because no one could reach it easily. Suddenly, everyone had to change their building style. So much has changed, and I could go on forever.
MeinMMO: Is there something that particularly annoys you and that needs more work?
DaSepp: I don’t have any extreme criticism. Rust runs smoothly for me, you should have at least 16 GB of RAM and a good CPU. Many complain that Rust is laggy. In my opinion, this is due to their “potato PCs”.
What I would like to see are animals in the water: crocodiles, sharks, maybe a whale or dolphins. I would love to fry up a dolphin steak and craft a dolphin suit.
How newcomers fare in Rust
MeinMMO: You often help newcomers in the game. What motivates you to help them?
DaSepp: When I started, I didn’t know anything either; learning everything was hard and took time. At first, you’re always the fool. With my knowledge, I’m always happy to help. There are no “freebies,” you want the newcomers to learn something and stay true to Rust. Just killing “bambis” is no challenge.
Rust is only peaceful at the beginning when you start new and wake up on the beach.
MeinMMO: How hard is it to start with Rust? Do you need survival experience?
DaSepp: It’s not easy, but you don’t need any experience. Knowing how a survival game works in general is beneficial.
But to say now: I have 3,000 hours in DayZ, ARK, or Conan Exiles does not mean that you can play Rust too. Rust is different, you don’t know at first how it works. Watch videos on YouTube, turn on your brain, and learn from mistakes.
MeinMMO: Where do newcomers find other players/groups?
But always be cautious; the average Rust player is a jerk: be careful who you trust and talk to potential teammates beforehand. Don’t get too upset if someone messes with you; it’s just a game.
Rust is a time-intensive game
MeinMMO: How much time do you need to invest in Rust? Can casual players have fun too?
DaSepp: Rust is not a game for casuals. Sure, there are mod servers where you don’t have to pay maintenance costs for the base and play with more loot.
For solo players on a full server, you really need to play 6 to 8 hours a day, otherwise you can’t keep up. Smaller groups don’t play much less per day either.
MeinMMO: Can you also play Rust completely alone?
DaSepp: Sure, I prefer to do it that way! I have played about 4,000 of my over 5,000 hours alone. You can play how you want, don’t have to take anyone into account, no one annoys you, and it’s a challenge, but also not a walk in the park.
MeinMMO: How do you accumulate so many hours, and what keeps you motivated?
DaSepp: I have been playing Rust for years now. Except for wipe ends, I rarely play another game. Occasionally, maybe 7 Days To Die or Football Manager. Over the years, that’s not really that many hours. It’s centered around one game.
MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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This skin for the garage door is currently available in the Twitch Drops for Rust
MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview!
Are you eager to try Rust yourself? With our beginner’s guide, we show you how to avoid taking hits for 23 hours in Rust and do it better from the start.
MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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This skin for the garage door is currently available in the Twitch Drops for Rust
MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview!
Are you eager to try Rust yourself? With our beginner’s guide, we show you how to avoid taking hits for 23 hours in Rust and do it better from the start.
For me, there are no cons. Who wants to start on a server where only a giant clan plays that has been taking out everyone else for months? You can rebuild your roleplayer castle, maybe even better.
MeinMMO: How much do you think Rust has changed?
DaSepp: From Rust Legacy to the current state, it’s a world of difference. Just take a look at Legacy gameplay and see all the additions and how much better the graphics are now. Stagnation is regression, and Rust has never stood still.
MeinMMO: What have been the biggest and most important changes since release? What did they mean for the game?
DaSepp: The development of the game’s progression is at the forefront. Initially, you collected blueprint fragments and upgraded them to a book to learn items. Then eventually, a leveling system was introduced, which wasn’t received well.
Then scrap was introduced, along with the workbench and research table to learn items. There were of course also mini-helicopters, boats, cars, and horses.
The dynamics have totally changed: new monuments and events have been added repeatedly, like the Chinook helicopter, which drops a loot crate, the two oil rigs, and the cargo ship that has a lot of loot to grab.
There has been a lot of progress in building, for example how the resource cupboard works, allowing you to now place floors and ladders in foreign territory.
In the past, everyone stored their loot at the top of the base because no one could reach it easily. Suddenly, everyone had to change their building style. So much has changed, and I could go on forever.
MeinMMO: Is there something that particularly annoys you and that needs more work?
DaSepp: I don’t have any extreme criticism. Rust runs smoothly for me, you should have at least 16 GB of RAM and a good CPU. Many complain that Rust is laggy. In my opinion, this is due to their “potato PCs”.
What I would like to see are animals in the water: crocodiles, sharks, maybe a whale or dolphins. I would love to fry up a dolphin steak and craft a dolphin suit.
How newcomers fare in Rust
MeinMMO: You often help newcomers in the game. What motivates you to help them?
DaSepp: When I started, I didn’t know anything either; learning everything was hard and took time. At first, you’re always the fool. With my knowledge, I’m always happy to help. There are no “freebies,” you want the newcomers to learn something and stay true to Rust. Just killing “bambis” is no challenge.
Rust is only peaceful at the beginning when you start new and wake up on the beach.
MeinMMO: How hard is it to start with Rust? Do you need survival experience?
DaSepp: It’s not easy, but you don’t need any experience. Knowing how a survival game works in general is beneficial.
But to say now: I have 3,000 hours in DayZ, ARK, or Conan Exiles does not mean that you can play Rust too. Rust is different, you don’t know at first how it works. Watch videos on YouTube, turn on your brain, and learn from mistakes.
MeinMMO: Where do newcomers find other players/groups?
But always be cautious; the average Rust player is a jerk: be careful who you trust and talk to potential teammates beforehand. Don’t get too upset if someone messes with you; it’s just a game.
Rust is a time-intensive game
MeinMMO: How much time do you need to invest in Rust? Can casual players have fun too?
DaSepp: Rust is not a game for casuals. Sure, there are mod servers where you don’t have to pay maintenance costs for the base and play with more loot.
For solo players on a full server, you really need to play 6 to 8 hours a day, otherwise you can’t keep up. Smaller groups don’t play much less per day either.
MeinMMO: Can you also play Rust completely alone?
DaSepp: Sure, I prefer to do it that way! I have played about 4,000 of my over 5,000 hours alone. You can play how you want, don’t have to take anyone into account, no one annoys you, and it’s a challenge, but also not a walk in the park.
MeinMMO: How do you accumulate so many hours, and what keeps you motivated?
DaSepp: I have been playing Rust for years now. Except for wipe ends, I rarely play another game. Occasionally, maybe 7 Days To Die or Football Manager. Over the years, that’s not really that many hours. It’s centered around one game.
MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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Since the end of 2020, Rust has been experiencing a hype on Steam and Twitch. MeinMMO interviewed a Rust veteran and asked him if the current hype around the survival game is annoying or beneficial and if motivation doesn’t eventually wane after 5,000 hours.
Rust has a strong focus on PvP, and newcomers often have a hard time getting into the game. After new record numbers on Steam in January 2021, many beginners are on the servers and do not know how to survive on Rust Island.
Who did we interview? MeinMMO spoke with “DaSepp” and asked him what fascinates him about Rust, what advice he gives to beginners, and if monthly wipes ever get annoying. He himself is over 30, a passionate Rust player, and helps newcomers take their first steps in Rust.
Rust offers plenty of freedom
MeinMMO: When did you start playing Rust and what has your journey been like?
DaSepp: That must be around 5 years ago now. I had previously played Reign of Kings, but the devs messed it up and then stopped working on it.
A buddy of mine then started Rust, and I joined him. Two total noobs, it was a rocky start.
MeinMMO: Why Rust? What makes it better than other survival games?
DaSepp: The devs play a big role. Rust has been worked on since the beginning of beta. Every month a new update comes out, either with new content or performance improvements. What is important to me are the forced wipes: at the latest after a month, everyone starts from scratch again and has a new chance, which is also better for newcomers.
Rust gives you the opportunity to play the game as you want: you can walk around all day, clap people, or you can build yourself a roleplayer hut with a farm, swimming pool, and play the piano. The possibilities are endless.
“Only farming gets boring over time”
MeinMMO: Which mode do you enjoy playing the most and why? (PvP or PvE)
DaSepp: Clearly PvP! Even if I sometimes like to have my peace, PvE becomes very boring quite quickly. I need the thrill, the pressure, the challenge. I’m not farming all the time just so I can’t slap my booms (C4) on some base.
MeinMMO: How big is the problem with griefers in Rust?
DaSepp: In Rust, you can do a lot against griefers and give them little chance: build smart, set traps, don’t engage with people you don’t know. And if someone does grief you, you can see what you could do better next time. And best to ignore it; if they don’t get a reaction, they’ll get bored. So I would say Rust doesn’t have a griefer problem. If you don’t allow it, others can hardly influence your game.
MeinMMO: What do you enjoy doing in Rust the most? (Base Building, Exploring / Looting, Raids, or something else)
DaSepp: Well, I’m a lazy base builder; I’m happy when I play with someone who likes doing it.
Base building in Rust can take a lot of time.
However, I have no problem with doing the electrical work, building garages, or setting up a farm. I enjoy looting and exploring the world the most. But I also spend a lot of time farming.
If you don’t do it yourself, no one else will. Raiding is of course always the highlight you work towards. Farming enough booms (C4) to take down the clan that has been annoying you all wipe.
Regular wipes are only advantageous
MeinMMO: What are the pros and cons of regular wipes?
DaSepp: The advantages, from my perspective, are:
Performance
Everyone has the same chance again, a messed-up wipe is invalid, and you can rewrite history
It doesn’t get boring; sooner or later you’ll be sitting on chests full of loot, have a mega base, and raided all your neighbors, and then you won’t know what to do next
A new map, because Rust has thousands of map seeds; you almost always start on a new one
MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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For me, there are no cons. Who wants to start on a server where only a giant clan plays that has been taking out everyone else for months? You can rebuild your roleplayer castle, maybe even better.
MeinMMO: How much do you think Rust has changed?
DaSepp: From Rust Legacy to the current state, it’s a world of difference. Just take a look at Legacy gameplay and see all the additions and how much better the graphics are now. Stagnation is regression, and Rust has never stood still.
MeinMMO: What have been the biggest and most important changes since release? What did they mean for the game?
DaSepp: The development of the game’s progression is at the forefront. Initially, you collected blueprint fragments and upgraded them to a book to learn items. Then eventually, a leveling system was introduced, which wasn’t received well.
Then scrap was introduced, along with the workbench and research table to learn items. There were of course also mini-helicopters, boats, cars, and horses.
The dynamics have totally changed: new monuments and events have been added repeatedly, like the Chinook helicopter, which drops a loot crate, the two oil rigs, and the cargo ship that has a lot of loot to grab.
There has been a lot of progress in building, for example how the resource cupboard works, allowing you to now place floors and ladders in foreign territory.
In the past, everyone stored their loot at the top of the base because no one could reach it easily. Suddenly, everyone had to change their building style. So much has changed, and I could go on forever.
MeinMMO: Is there something that particularly annoys you and that needs more work?
DaSepp: I don’t have any extreme criticism. Rust runs smoothly for me, you should have at least 16 GB of RAM and a good CPU. Many complain that Rust is laggy. In my opinion, this is due to their “potato PCs”.
What I would like to see are animals in the water: crocodiles, sharks, maybe a whale or dolphins. I would love to fry up a dolphin steak and craft a dolphin suit.
How newcomers fare in Rust
MeinMMO: You often help newcomers in the game. What motivates you to help them?
DaSepp: When I started, I didn’t know anything either; learning everything was hard and took time. At first, you’re always the fool. With my knowledge, I’m always happy to help. There are no “freebies,” you want the newcomers to learn something and stay true to Rust. Just killing “bambis” is no challenge.
Rust is only peaceful at the beginning when you start new and wake up on the beach.
MeinMMO: How hard is it to start with Rust? Do you need survival experience?
DaSepp: It’s not easy, but you don’t need any experience. Knowing how a survival game works in general is beneficial.
But to say now: I have 3,000 hours in DayZ, ARK, or Conan Exiles does not mean that you can play Rust too. Rust is different, you don’t know at first how it works. Watch videos on YouTube, turn on your brain, and learn from mistakes.
MeinMMO: Where do newcomers find other players/groups?
But always be cautious; the average Rust player is a jerk: be careful who you trust and talk to potential teammates beforehand. Don’t get too upset if someone messes with you; it’s just a game.
Rust is a time-intensive game
MeinMMO: How much time do you need to invest in Rust? Can casual players have fun too?
DaSepp: Rust is not a game for casuals. Sure, there are mod servers where you don’t have to pay maintenance costs for the base and play with more loot.
For solo players on a full server, you really need to play 6 to 8 hours a day, otherwise you can’t keep up. Smaller groups don’t play much less per day either.
MeinMMO: Can you also play Rust completely alone?
DaSepp: Sure, I prefer to do it that way! I have played about 4,000 of my over 5,000 hours alone. You can play how you want, don’t have to take anyone into account, no one annoys you, and it’s a challenge, but also not a walk in the park.
MeinMMO: How do you accumulate so many hours, and what keeps you motivated?
DaSepp: I have been playing Rust for years now. Except for wipe ends, I rarely play another game. Occasionally, maybe 7 Days To Die or Football Manager. Over the years, that’s not really that many hours. It’s centered around one game.
MeinMMO: How is the current boom of Rust being received by the community, and how active are you in the community?
DaSepp: You’re surprised, but most people don’t care. There are now many “noob bases” around the map that are easy to raid, so you just take them.
Most will be gone again as soon as they play something else. Rust was already one of the most played games on Steam before the hype – it will remain that way after the hype.
And I would advise all newbies not to use the “Pokimane Doorskin” available with the Rust Twitch Drops. They will be raided immediately.
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In Destiny 2, a hideout has now been found that leads you into creepy tunnels and offers more riddles for the Guardians. If you want to delve into the secrets, you should take an exotic from Season 12 with you.
About this hideout: Your goal is in the European Dead Zone (EDZ). Choose the fast travel point at the church “Trostland.” March past the church to the half-destroyed house with the inscription “ABS Kastner.”
Jump into the first floor here. Here you will see a fireplace. It conceals the secret passage.
Use this exotic: Equip the exotic hand cannon Hawkmoon. Now fire a full magazine into the fireplace. Suddenly, the bricks burst open and a passage is revealed:
Hawkmoon opens the passage behind the fireplace
It might be that the fireplace is already open for you. This is because you are in the public patrol area and another player recently opened the way with Hawkmoon.
What to discover behind the fireplace
You now walk through narrow tunnels and between the walls of the EDZ – not for claustrophobics. Overall, the secret passage feels more like a horror game: insects crawl through the frame, dim light and echoing splashes accompany you on your narrow path.
Follow the secret passage all the way to the end and you will find a laptop next to a red lamp.
Who has been working secretly here?
Players unfortunately have not yet figured out what, if anything, you can do with the laptop. However, the computer is still on, it lights up – who has worked here until recently?
This hidden door awaits: There is another way that is a bit harder to find: In the hallway just before the laptop, you can turn right. Follow the gap in the wall and you will soon find yourself in front of a locked door with a conspicuous control panel.
A light is glowing red there, but you probably can’t interact or do anything here (yet). If you pay close attention, you will see that you have now entered a new area: the Reservoir.
The door is (still) locked
What’s with the secrecy in Destiny 2?
Only on January 13 was a hidden door found behind which a spaceship in the Hawkmoon design and story bits related to Crow/Uldren await you. In addition, there is currently a blocked passage here. This hideout is located in the Reservoir, exactly the area where the secret passage behind the fireplace leads to.
Read more about the other hidden area here on MeinMMO:
Guardians still cannot make sense of the two secrets of the last days.
However, it is certain that Season 12 has more to offer than most players would have expected. Since the final hunt for the High Celebrant has gone live, the only thing missing is the ability to farm Hawkmoon with random rolls.
That the exotic from Season 12 is now also the key to a secret passage gives the Guardians hope for more. More than just a simple repetition of the story mission from the Hawkmoon quest could await us before Season 13 starts in February. Also, the seasonal title “Guardian” cannot currently be obtained, as 2 secret triumphs have not yet been fulfilled.
In Pokémon GO the Hoenn event has been announced. There will not be a new Shiny, but some surprises that were not expected.
When does the Hoenn event take place? It starts on January 19 at 10:00 AM and runs until January 24 at 8:00 PM local time. So you have just under a week to take advantage of the bonuses.
The Hoenn event is all about Generation 3. It is another event preparing for the Kanto Tour, which starts in February.
Hoenn Event with Rayquaza and exclusive move
These are the bonuses: This event is a bit different from the past generation events. The bonuses are different. Here’s an overview:
Pokémon like Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Swablu, Trapinch, Snorunt, Bagon, Meditite, Roselia, Carvanha, Camaub, and Swablu appear in the wild
Quests, eggs, and raids also include Pokémon from Generation 3
In Level 5 raids, Groudon and Kyogre will appear
There is a new collector challenge for the event
The exclusive move Meteor Mash will be available for Metagross when you evolve it
There is a timed research that ultimately includes a Rayquaza with the move Hurricane – this can also be Shiny
In the timed research, you will also receive 10 candies from Kyogre and Groudon
There is a free bundle in the shop that includes 3 Remote Raid Passes
Rayquaza appears once at the Hoenn event and can also be Shiny with luck.
What about Shinies? Niantic has stated that you might be able to catch Shiny Meditite with luck. This Shiny has been in the game for a long time. No new Shiny has been announced, at least so far.
What can the exclusive move do? Meteor Mash was previously only learnable on Community Day. This move has not been available since 2019 and greatly enhances Metagross.
Thanks to this move, Metagross becomes one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and you should definitely secure this move.
That was surprising: Alongside the exclusive move, the return of Rayquaza is also surprising for many trainers. The Pokémon can only be caught once through research, but had not been announced beforehand.
Rayquaza is considered, similar to Metagross, one of the best attackers in the game. Additionally, the Shiny form is celebrated, as the green Rayquaza becomes black.
What happens next: After the Hoenn event, an event focused on Generation 2 is supposed to start. It begins on January 26 and runs until January 31. More precise details have not yet been announced.
Pokémon GO has announced the Community Day in February. It will revolve around Roselia and bring two useful bonuses. We will reveal all the details to you.
This is the Community Day: On Sunday, February 7, 2021, the Community Day featuring Roselia will take place. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM our time.
All info about the Community Day with Roselia
What bonuses are available? For 6 hours, you will have an increased chance of encountering the Pokémon and can also benefit from these bonuses:
During the event, the distance required to hatch eggs will be reduced to a quarter
Incense will last for 3 hours during the event
If you evolve Roselia into Roserade, it will learn the Charge Attack Meteorologist (in the Fire version) and the Fast Attack Bullet Seed
The Pokémon Budew can be found in 2 km eggs
What about Shiny Roselia? This Shiny is already available in Pokémon GO and will of course also be obtainable on Community Day. You can recognize the Shiny by its differently colored flowers:
This is what the event offers: During the Community Day, you should receive a special surprise when you take a photo with Roselia.
For 1 Euro, there will also be a special research task related to Roselia. Those who already possess the ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto will receive this research for free.
Additionally, there will be new Mega Raids, several Spotlight and Raid hours, as well as a “surprise Pokémon” that is supposed to appear in the raids starting January 26.
If you want an overview of all events, you can find it here:
As unusual as the mentioned chair is, the new concept from Razer is also striking – a mask called “Project Hazel”. However, it does not look like the classic “mouth-nose protection,” but rather something you would wear in The Division 2.
This is what the mask concept looks like
This is Project Hazel
Why a mask? Project Hazel is a face mask that Razer designed as a response to the current pandemic. Razer has previously committed to this regard and intends to continue this with the new concept, according to a statement from the manufacturer: “This initiative will now continue with the reusable Project Hazel Smart Mask. The face mask meets higher hygiene standards and prevents unexpected health risks and environmental problems caused by disposable masks, while enhancing the properties of a reusable mask for personal protection.”
This is what masks look like in Division
What is this “Smart Mask”? Besides the fact that “Project Hazel” looks like it came straight out of a video game, the self-proclaimed “World’s Smartest Mask” is also supposed to have some special features. Among other things, it is supposed to provide medical N95 respiratory protection, coming with rechargeable and removable fans. These so-called “Smart Pods” are supposed to filter out 95% of particles in the air.
To reuse it, they can be placed in a charging box where the fans are to be disinfected using UV light: “The water-repellent, scratch-resistant mask is as high-quality as it is sustainable – made from recyclable plastic to minimize the waste produced by disposable masks,” so the description.
You should be able to adjust the lighting
What else can the mask do? It should also allow the clear design to show the wearer’s face. In the dark, a light should automatically turn on to enable facial expressions in all lighting conditions. The mask’s lighting should also be able to change colors freely, depending on which style you prefer.
But these are not the only technical components in the mask: There is also a voice amplifier, whose microphone picks up the wearer’s voice and plays it back directly. This is supposed to bypass the muffling of the voice.
As of now, the mask is only a prototype, and whether and when it will actually be available for purchase (and at what price) is still completely open.
Nvidia presented the GeForce RTX 3060, a mid-range graphics card, at CES 2021. But who is this graphics card aimed at? And what about Nvidia’s RTX 3060 Ti, which has already been released?
This is what it’s about: At CES 2021, Nvidia also introduced the smallest RTX 3000 graphics card alongside mobile RTX 3000 graphics cards, which are installed in Razer’s introduced gaming laptops.
This is the GeForce RTX 3060, which is positioned below the RTX 3060 Ti and is set to launch in February 2021. By the way, our title image features Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is already available. The RTX 3060 is expected to be produced as a Founders Edition with only one fan.
Who is this graphics card aimed at? Nvidia is targeting its new mid-range graphics card primarily at gamers who want to play in full detail at Full HD.
With the RTX 3060, the target audience includes owners of a GeForce GTX 1060 or a comparable Radeon RX 480.
This is also evident in the direct comparison from Nvidia. While the RTX 3060 and RTX 2060 are relatively close together, the difference between the RTX 3060 and GTX 1060 is very large.
The RTX 3060 compared with RTX 2060 and GTX 1060. Image source: GameStar.de
This is what the RTX 3060 offers: With the GeForce RTX 3060, Nvidia also wants to offer ray tracing at a comparatively low price. Until now, ray tracing has been reserved for the expensive RTX models.
The actual competition for the RTX 3060 is its sibling, the RTX 3060 Ti, which is priced slightly above the RTX 3060 at an MSRP of 400 Euros and is already available.
When will the RTX 3060 be released? According to Nvidia, the GeForce RTX 3060 is expected to be available starting at the end of February. A specific date has not yet been announced.
How much will the RTX 3060 cost? Nvidia’s Founders Edition is expected to cost 319 dollars officially. The Euro price is expected to be similar. Custom models from Nvidia partners are likely to be slightly more expensive.
The RTX 3060 in the official image from Nvidia.
For whom is the RTX 3060 worthwhile? Especially for owners of older graphics card series such as the GeForce GTX 1060 or owners of older Polaris graphics cards from AMD (RX 400 series and RX 500 series), Nvidia’s RTX 3060 should mean a significant performance boost.
Owners of an RTX 2060 only benefit to a limited extent from an upgrade.
RTX 3060 12GB vs 3060 Ti: What are the differences?
Both graphics cards rely on the new Ampere architecture and offer you ray tracing. But there are also some differences:
The base clock of the RTX 3060 is slightly lower, but it boosts higher than the RTX 3060 Ti
The theoretical computing power is lower than that of the Ti model
The RTX 3060 uses a slower interface (192 bit vs 256 bit)
The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of video memory, while the RTX 3060 Ti offers only 8 GB.
Where does the RTX 3060 Ti stand? According to Igorslab.de, the RTX 3060 Ti is indeed on par with an RTX 2080 Super, which is suitable for all gaming resolutions with ray tracing and DLSS.
According to theoretical numbers, the RTX 3060 is slightly below the RTX 3060 Ti but is future-proof with 12 GB of video memory.
RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti compared: We have set the two graphics cards side by side for you here:
Model
GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GPU
Ampere
Ampere
FP32 shader cores
3584
4864
Base clock / Boost
1320 / 1780 MHz
1410 / 1665 MHz
Theoretical computing power
12.7 TFlops
16.1 TFlops
Memory type
12 GB GDDR6
8 GB GDDR6
Interface
192 bit
256 bit
Ray tracing / Tensor cores
unknown
38 / 152
Power consumption (TBP)
170 Watts
200 Watts
RTX 3060 vs. RTX 3060 Ti in direct comparison, via heise.de
RTX 3060 Price and Availability – little hope for interested buyers
This is the current situation: According to Nvidia, the prices of the Founders Edition are set to be 319 US dollars, but it wouldn’t be surprising if customers end up paying significantly more:
The slightly faster model, the RTX 3060 Ti, was supposed to launch at 399 Euros. However, these prices are dramatically exceeded everywhere. On Geizhals.de, the prices for “RTX 3060 Ti” models are currently around 700 Euros, making them nearly twice as expensive as the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
Further presentations at CES 2021: At CES 2021, in addition to graphics cards, other exciting tech highlights were introduced. For example, Razer introduced a special gaming chair that is said to offer many unique features such as haptic feedback.
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Since update 28 in November, The Elder Scrolls Online has been plagued by an annoying bug. This is supposed to be fully fixed in the upcoming update 29. However, this comes with a reset of all champion and skill points.
The skill points distributed there kept resetting. Every time the points were redistributed, they disappeared again. Due to the bug, some players have lost skill points.
During the investigation, further errors related to skill points were found, as the developers reported in the ESO Forum. Some of the errors have already been fixed, so players no longer lose points for redistribution. However, those who have already distributed points are still experiencing issues.
As it turned out during the investigation, some bugs date back to the introduction of skill point refunds in 2018. Due to the bug, there are also players who have more points than they are actually entitled to.
There were issues with the Werewolf transformation and Soul Trap.
How will the bug be fixed? With update 29, the bug is expected to be completely eliminated. However, for this to happen, skill and champion points will be reset for all players.
You should therefore note down your distribution now and secure it with screenshots, so that you need only a few clicks to be ready to play again at the end.
A pet and free respecs for all players
What compensation is there for the reset? As community manager GinaBruno stated in the forum, the developers regret the complete reset of skill and champion points. Therefore, there will also be compensation:
We understand that this approach can be quite annoying for your builds. As a small consolation for all these problems, all players will receive a free Amber Stag pet as a companion and free respecializations when we release update 29.
What else is happening in update 29? Update 29 is expected to be released in February 2021 and will bring the first content related to the Oblivion year. It is likely that there will be another dungeon DLC, as has been the case in recent years.
However, exact details about update 29 are not known, but they are expected to be announced at the big event on January 26.
If you are currently considering starting with ESO, here are some important beginner tips:
Some players are reporting a new enemy they have found in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. This enemy can be found in Torghast on rare occasions and rewards special loot – and a secret, if you do not kill him.
What kind of enemy is this? The Lost Dredger appears to have been randomly appearing in Torghast since January 13, 2021. At least, there are no earlier reports of players sighting him.
The small dredger has only a few hit points and does not attack you. If you start a fight with him, he will flee towards the next level. Along the way, he drops Phantasma and even at the end, a sphere that grants you an Anima power.
This makes him behave similarly to the treasure goblins in Diablo 3, which you can also attack and then chase to grab their loot. He even shares a secret mechanic with them.
Why shouldn’t I kill him? If you use a Ravenous Anima Cell on the dredger instead of killing him, he reportedly opens a portal to “?”. If you use this portal, you will enter a secret area of Torghast.
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There are heaps of vases full of Phantasma and other Anima powers lying around. You can get the cell for 250 Phantasma from one of the vendors in Torghast. The user nanmetal has linked an image showing what it looks like in this level (via imgur).
Interesting Events in Torghast
Possibly, the appearance of the dredger is related to the current Beast Event in Torghast, through which you get a companion and new Anima powers in the tower. However, he does not appear in the event overview.
However, it may also be that the dredger was introduced along with the Twisted Corridors and has just not been found until now. The corridors are the “Challenge Mode” and make Torghast truly enjoyable, according to MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus.
However, the dredger is only really useful for Torghast. Its loot brings you very little outside the tower. Phantasma and the powers only help you in Torghast itself.
However, the loot can help you successfully complete Torghast by giving you more options for powers. If you complete the Twisted Corridors on the highest difficulty, you even get a special mount for the Maw.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale there will soon be a skin of GrefG. Through the GrefG Cup, you can secure the outfit before it appears in the item shop. We will show you how to get the skin for free.
What is a skin? The Twitch streamer and YouTuber GrefG has received his own skin in Fortnite. This places him among the Icon Series, like Ninja and Loserfruit did back then.
To earn the skin for free, you must participate in the GrefG Cup. We will show you how to join and what conditions must be met.
When does the Cup take place? The tournament named “GrefG’s Hot Sole” will take place on 2 different dates. On both days, you will have the chance to earn the skin. The Cup takes place as follows:
Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Team Tournament)
Friday, January 15, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Solo Tournament)
During each 3-hour period, you will have to complete up to 12 matches of the “The Floor is Lava” mode. Instead of weapons, you will be equipped with a harpoon gun and must ensure that your opponents fall into the hot lava.
How to participate in the GrefG Cup
What do you need to do? During both tournament days, you will have the chance to unlock the skin. You can decide whether to participate in the team tournament (Thursday) or solo (Friday). However, anyone wishing to participate in the Cup must meet these conditions:
Only for teams: All members must be present. You cannot enter as a solo, duo, or trio. You will need 4 team members.
Make sure to activate Two-Factor Authentication before the tournament starts
What are the rewards?
What do you get for free? As mentioned, you can win the GrefG set. This includes an outfit, cosmetics, and an emote. Players who secure this in the tournament will receive it not only for free but also before all other players. The set includes:
Outfit “TheGrefg”
Pickaxe “Controller-Staff”
Back accessory “Orbs of Power”
Emote “Controller-Crew”
Only the top 800 teams of 4 will receive the skin set for free and before all others. For the solo tournament, only the top 3,200 players will receive the entire set for free.
Can the skin also be obtained outside of the tournament? If you don’t manage to place high enough in the tournaments, you still have a chance at the GrefG skin. The reward skin will appear in the item shop on January 17 and will then be available to all players. However, they will have to pay if they want it.
If you are not interested in the skin, you still have the chance to unlock outfits from the Battle Pass of Season 5. With a total of 7 skins, there will likely be one that suits your taste better.
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The TOTW 16 is now available in FIFA 21. Which players made it into the Team of the Week this time?
When does the TOTW 16 come out? The new Team of the Week has been live since January 13 at 19:00. It stays there for a week and can now be found in packs.
It brings the typical black Inform cards of the football players who delivered the best performances in the past week. They have improved stats and are also worth more on the transfer market.
How do I get the TOTW? To get the cards, you can try your luck with packs. However, the chances of TOTW players are low. They can also be found on the transfer market, but they may cost a lot of coins there. Additionally, you can get them as Player-Pick in the Weekend League rewards.
The complete TOTW 16 is now live
The entire TOTW 16 at a glance
The TOTW 16 Starting XI:
GK: Navas (89)
CB: Hinteregger (85)
LB: Gaya (85)
RB: Danilo (82)
CM: Parejo (87)
RM: Hakimi (86)
CAM: Reus (86)
CM: Belhanda (82)
LW: Griezmann (89)
ST: Depay (87)
ST: Volland (86)
The TOTW 16 Bench:
GK: Audero (81)
CB: Thomas (81)
LM: Harit (81)
ST: Zahavi (84)
ST: En-Nesyri (82)
LW: Hofmann (81)
ST: Taremi (81)
GK: Hiller (76)
LB: Thompson (71)
RM: Larin (79)
LW: Kent (79)
ST: Onuachu (79)
The 3 best players in TOTW 16
The top 3 in TOTW 16
These are the top players: Based on the overall ratings of the new TOTW 16, these are the 3 best players in the Team of the Week.
Antoine Griezmann scored a brace in the last victory for FC Barcelona, just like Lionel Messi, thus securing a TOTW card. It comes with an overall rating of 89 and excels especially in dribbling.
Keylor Navas guards the goal for Paris Saint-Germain and has received an upgrade to 89. He has consistently good stats and is a reliable option in goal.
Depay has received an 87-rated card as a striker. The Dutch forward also has good stats in all offensive areas and is versatile. Especially for players focusing on Dutch players after the Robben SBC, this could be of interest.
Additionally, there are more exciting cards such as Hakimi, whose OTW card also receives an upgrade. And there are also a few representatives from the Bundesliga.
The Bundesliga in TOTW 16
These 4 Bundesliga teams are included
This time, four Bundesliga teams made it into the Team of the Week. We present them to you here.
Marco Reus has received a minor upgrade with his 86-rated card. The CAM is an ideal playmaker, but there is already a good Reus special card with the Rulebreaker version.
Three assists and one goal: Amine Harit had a significant role in Schalke’s first win in the Bundesliga in ages and receives an Inform card with an overall rating of 81.
Two goals against FC Bayern Munich are enough to promote Jonas Hofmann into the new TOTW. The Gladbach forward receives an upgrade to 81.
In addition to the Bundesliga teams, you will also find 1860 goalkeeper Hiller from the 3rd division.
Are you looking for more players for your team? Then you can find great opportunities to get packs – which is also worth it for the TOTY event.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War confirmed on reddit that ranked matches are still planned. The news spread quickly and players are directly demanding: “Remove SBMM and then bring Ranked – we don’t need either.”
Update January 14: With the mid-season update of Season 1, the developers are releasing a roadmap of content that is still to come during the current season. “League Play” is on the list and is expected to arrive in Cold War by February at the latest.
What’s it about? In the Call of Duty community, skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is one of the major controversial topics. Many players feel disadvantaged by this system and prefer a matchmaking that focuses more on player connectivity rather than highlighting the skills of the soldiers.
Furthermore, the developers hardly address this issue. So far, there has been no response from the CoD creators to the multitude of complaints and requests from the community. Thus, the SBMM topic has become one of the biggest controversies in Modern Warfare, Warzone, and also in Black Ops Cold War (The colleagues from GameStar reported).
Now the community manager Josh “FoxhoundFPS” Torres announced on reddit that the creators of Cold War are still working on a ranking system, which is expected to appear in the current CoD. The reactions on Twitter have been quite clear – if “Ranked Play” comes, SBMM should be restricted for the other playlists or disappear altogether.
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Yes, Ranked Play will be a topic. However, I currently do not have a timeline that I can share with you.
CoD community manager Josh Torres on reddit in response to the question of whether Ranked Play is still a topic.
What are ranked matches? Unlike the normal playlists, you receive a “rank” (in English, rank) in this type of match. When you start a match, you only get opponents who are at a similar rank level as you.
These ranked modes are essentially the epitome of SBMM. If you play well, you rise in rank and get correspondingly better opponents and teammates in your matches. At the end of a season or a specific time period, your rank may yield rewards.
This kind of system has existed before in Call of Duty, but it’s not necessarily the rule. Ranked modes are particularly interesting for more experienced players looking for a challenge.
So why are players demanding the removal of SBMM? With the introduction of a ranked mode that clearly compiles matches based on skill-based matchmaking, many commentators find it pointless for other modes to also consider your abilities as a matchmaking variable.
Even before the announcement, many CoD players called for SBMM to be completely removed from the normal modes or at least reduced. Some report experiences where they play one or two fun rounds and then suddenly find themselves in lobbies that are significantly more difficult.
According to the demands, CoD should either completely forgo this system in normal modes or bring about a better solution than the current one.
Whether Cold War, CoD MW, or Warzone – SBMM is a point of contention for many players.
What are the reactions to the announcement like? Accordingly, the reactions are also falling. Under the tweet from the CoD news site “CharlieIntel” on Twitter, the comment with the most likes is: “First remove SBMM, then add Ranked. We don’t need either.” In fact, many of the comments on the news go in this direction:
@A_nthonyyy43 on Twitter: “Huh? Aren’t we already playing ranked in at least every second match? If they don’t remove SBMM from the casual matches, there is no reason to bring this now.”
But it’s not just this that bothers many commentators. The timing is also incomprehensible to many:
@GotherSZN on Twitter: “The game has a lifespan of one year and has already been on the market for 3 months. How can they not have a timeline yet?”
@Gunslata on Twitter: “We don’t care if Ranked comes after half a year. Why can’t it be ready at launch?”
While there are also some positive comments regarding the recent news about ranked matches, many players take the news with a negative undertone. For many, the matchmaking issue is the major point of contention in the current CoD titles, and a mode based on SBMM is only at the top of a wish list for a few.
What do you think about ranked matches? Do you want such a thing back for CoD? Do you think that the SBMM issue will lose some momentum because of this?
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Odyssey is the big, new expansion that is supposed to add important gameplay elements to Elite Dangerous this year. However, the addon will take a little longer to arrive.
When will Odyssey be released? When the Odyssey expansion got a gameplay trailer last December, a release date of “early 2021” was mentioned, which is no longer valid. As the developers announced through a blog post on the Elite Dangerous homepage, the content must be postponed due to the Corona pandemic. The new schedule is as follows:
The alpha for PC is set to come in “early spring”, meaning early spring 2021, to “get a foot on the ground,” according to the developers. This is slightly later than originally planned.
The complete PC release will then come in “late spring” 2021, with no exact date provided.
The console release will take place in fall 2021. This is where the biggest shift in the new schedule lies.
Our PC plans are only slightly affected, but our plans for the console version will unfortunately experience a larger development delay. Please know that these difficult decisions were made with the focus on making Odyssey as incredible as possible for all our commanders, regardless of their platform, while also respecting realistic project timelines for our teams during this difficult global situation.
In the statement, the developers emphasize their apology for the delay: “We understand that this additional delay will be frustrating for many. We would like to sincerely apologize to our community once again, especially to our console commanders.” They want to ensure that the console versions meet the highest standards and have therefore decided to extend the roadmap.
What’s behind Odyssey
What’s included in the addon? Odyssey is supposed to expand the space sim Elite Dangerous with important gameplay elements, which have long been requested by fans.
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On the one hand, “space legs” are coming into play, which simply means that players can leave their ships and vehicles to explore the world of Elite Dangerous on foot. This allows them to explore planets, buildings, or stations on their two feet.
Additionally, shooter elements will also be introduced with space legs. Players will be able to equip their characters with firearms and engage in combat.
For its 10th anniversary, the superhero MMO DC Universe Online has announced that it will bring a native launcher for the new PlayStation 5. The version is expected to be released in 2021 and will come with several improvements.
What is DC Universe Online? The action MMO takes place in the DC Universe, which is primarily known for heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman. It was released in 2011 and celebrated its tenth birthday on January 11, 2021.
In DC Universe Online, you create your own hero or villain with unique powers. You can visit famous locations like Metropolis or Gotham City, where you can move freely.
DC Universe Online is free to play and has been released on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S also work thanks to backward compatibility. However, an official version for PlayStation 5 is now coming.
New PS5 version with better graphics
What will be improved: In the blog post celebrating the anniversary of DC Universe Online, it is stated that the PS5 version of the game will be graphically and operationally improved (via DC Universe Online).
Later this year [2021], we will launch our native client for PlayStation 5 with a series of changes focused on making DCUO look as good and perform as well as possible on the new platform. Additionally, we are looking for graphical improvements to keep up with modern hardware.
By mid-year, the team also aims to focus on improving the game for new and returning players. The content that has been added over the last 10 years should become more accessible.
Is DCUO worth it in 2021? In a report from December 2020, the developers at Daybreak Games surprisingly revealed the player counts for their games, including DC Universe Online. The superhero MMO reportedly still has 40,000 active players and over 400,000 players logging in at least once a month.
Daybreak Games itself was sold at the end of 2020 and is now owned by the company Enad Global 7 from Sweden. They have already published games like Overcooked 2 or Sniper Elite 3 and were involved in marketing campaigns for Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. DC Universe Online is apparently continuing strongly under EG7.
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