Player with a lot of luck in WoW Classic builds the most powerful staff first

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The first player in WoW Classic has crafted the legendary staff Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian. Players have been able to farm it since the opening of Naxxramas, but typically need much longer for it. A warlock and his guild were quite lucky with this.

What kind of staff is that? Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian is one of three legendary weapons that players can regularly obtain in WoW Classic. We’ll leave Ashbringer aside due to the many legends surrounding it.

It is also the “last” legendary weapon that can be obtained in the vanilla version of World of Warcraft. Atiesh comes in different variations for druids, mages, priests, and warlocks.

The staff actually belongs to the Guardian of Tirisfal, an important figure in the history of Azeroth. It was last wielded by Medivh until he was defeated. Atiesh then went to Khadgar (who still carries it) – and to the warlock Caranthir, who was the first to obtain the staff in WoW Classic.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

Why is it so special? The components of Atiesh drop from the bosses in Naxxramas and must be painstakingly farmed. The chance of obtaining one of these shards is normally only about 30% per boss.

Naxxramas opened on December 3, 2020. Caranthir therefore needed only about five weeks and six IDs for it. 40 shards are required, and 13 bosses can drop the shards per week.

This results in a loot chance of just over 51% per boss, more than one and a half times that of other players. Caranthir is likely among the luckiest players in Classic – even though one guild had even more luck with Thunderfury back then.

Only 5 weeks for the best staff

How to get Atiesh: After collecting the 40 shards in Naxxramas, the corresponding player must assemble them into the base staff of Atiesh. This item starts the questline for the actual staff.

In the course of this, players must first defeat C’Thun, the final boss of Ahn’Qiraj, with their groups and then Kel’Thuzad. These are the two hardest raid bosses in WoW Classic overall.

Finally, players must visit the dungeon Stratholme and defeat the demon Atiesh there. He has over 200,000 hit points. For comparison: some bosses from the Molten Core have 350,000. The group for Atiesh consists of only 5 players, not 40.

Therefore, the staff requires quite a bit of work. But it is worth it.

More about WoW Classic on MeinMMO:

What makes it so powerful? Depending on the version, the staff has various properties that support both the bearer and his group. In Caranthir’s case, he receives:

  • A 2% increased chance to critically hit with spells
  • Up to 150 more points of damage and healing from his spells
  • An increase for damage and healing from spells of all group members within a radius of 30 meters by 33 points
WoW Karazhan Loading Screen
Karazhan was one of the most popular raid instances of all time.

He can also open a portal to Karazhan, the Tower of the Guardian. This serves as a 10-player raid in the expansion following Classic, The Burning Crusade. Perhaps Karazhan can even be visited again soon – a release date for Burning Crusade Classic has already been leaked.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. wowhead

CoD Warzone: Leak reveals the ultimate humiliation – A Teabag Finisher

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

Teabagging is commonplace in anonymous and competitive online games like Call of Duty and a move some players like to use to humiliate their opponents. The Battle Royale Warzone even has its own teabag finisher animation, which a dataminer recently shared.

What kind of finisher is this? In Call of Duty: Warzone, you can stylishly send your opponents to the Gulag with a so-called “execution.” There are now dozens of these finishing moves, and each one lets your enemies walk away with a unique animation on your kill counter.

A CoD dataminer found a very special execution in the game files of Modern Warfare and Warzone – a teabag finisher. This move elevates teabagging in Call of Duty from a makeshift brag to the ultimate humiliation.

Teabag Finisher Found – Release Uncertain

What does it look like? The dataminer is a small YouTuber, and his channel has an unusually catchy name for its size, “Elvis.” In recent weeks, he has shown unreleased cosmetics of Warzone on his channel, including mastercraft skins that almost fly out of your hands while reloading.

He read about the teabag finisher on Reddit and immediately set about extracting the relevant file from the game and publishing the animation on YouTube:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

The finisher belongs to the executions that can be selected by all operators. Many finishers are otherwise tied to a specific character. The soldier eliminates the enemy directly with a precise knife attack and then dips his teabag a few times on the enemy. The humiliation is rounded off with a loud laugh.

When will this come to the game? This is currently unknown, and it is also unclear whether the animation will even make it in. It remains to be seen whether the CoD creators will introduce a complete animation of this often negative gesture into the battle royale. Offensive gestures generally tend to disappear from the game.

However, as “Elvis” explains, it seems possible that the execution may soon be available through a paid bundle:

  • The animation is called “Bag ‘Em” and has been in the game as a placeholder since Season 3 of Modern Warfare (via CoD-Tracker)
  • Originally, a version of the finisher “take a bow” of the operator Velikan was stored in the file
  • It seems since Season 1 of Cold War that the teabag finisher has appeared here

This suggests that the development team has recently put work into the execution and that a release might actually be imminent. Not to mention the creation of the finisher itself, which may have been completed some time ago.

Tea-Bagging-Lego

Teabagging is often a gesture of humiliation but can also elicit laughter at the right moment with familiar teammates. On MeinMMO, we took a look at the gamer gesture and explored its background. Check out our special on teabagging if you want to know more about the history of this nasty action.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto

Pokémon GO: Players are already worried about a bonus from the Sinnoh event

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In a few days, the Sinnoh event in Pokémon GO will start. One of the announced bonuses is already causing concern among players. What is it about?

This is the event: On the evening of January 7, Niantic announced the next big event for Pokémon GO. The Sinnoh event with Pokémon from Generation 4 will start on January 12. This brings a variety of new spawns, quests, collector tasks, and new raids.

The raids in particular are already causing negative comments. The developers announced that Kaumalat will appear in level-1 raids. Actually, that would be a reason for joy. But in the past, Kaumalat was really rare during such events. And that’s exactly what is now causing concern for trainers. Will it be as rare as in other events?

So far, this is how it has been for Kaumalat in Pokémon GO

That’s why Kaumalat is sought after: The Pokémon can evolve into Knakrack. And that is one of the best Dragon attackers after candidates like Rayquaza and Dialga. It is also a Ground type and ranks second in the list of the strongest fighters after Groudon. You can find the list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO here.

No wonder that players want to catch Kaumalat so badly. But it is rare.

What many trainers remember is the Dragon Week from August 2020. Niantic announced special event Pokémon like Kapuno and Kaumalat that trainers could find. It was one of the main motivations for the event.

Both species were extremely rare to find during the event. Trainers were bitterly disappointed by the Dragon Week.

Pokémon GO Willow Kaumalat Title
Trainers wish for strong Kaumalat for their collection

“Hopefully not so rare again…”

This is what the trainers say: We looked around on social media and observed how trainers are reacting to the event announcement. While some are looking forward to the content, others are clearly showing their concerns about Kaumalat.

On our Facebook page for Pokémon GO, you can find the following comments:

  • “Kaumalat will be 100% as rare in raids as it was during the Dragon Week. So almost not at all, if you’re lucky you’ll find one or two in the whole week,” says Julian K.
  • “Hopefully, [Kaumalat] won’t be extremely rare in the raids again. Definitely, passes will be used for this,” writes Martin A.
  • “And how often will Kaumalat appear? I consider the chances very low,” estimates Benjamin W.

Also on reddit, the event is being discussed.

  • User xDonny writes: “I can hardly wait to see a single Kaumalat raid per week”
  • User Vlasta1M writes: “Kaumalat in 1-star raids. Maybe in one of 1,000. But still 1,000 times better than in the wild”

This is what the other side says: There are also some trainers who have had a lot of luck in the last weeks or even during the Dragon Week. They managed to secure a few strong Kaumalat and thus are not worried about the Sinnoh event.

Now it remains to be seen how rare Kaumalat will really be at the Sinnoh event.

Here you can find all events that are taking place in January 2021 in Pokémon GO.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Alpha Tester on Diablo Immortal: “I was surprised by how much I liked it”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The technical alpha of Diablo Immortal has ended and thousands of players were able to get a first impression of the mobile ARPG. Many of the testers are enthusiastic and praise the game’s mechanics.

What kind of alpha is this? In December 2020, the first technical alpha of Diablo Immortal began, which the testers were allowed to discuss in detail. There, players tested many of the contents of the upcoming mobile ARPG.

Some thousand players were allowed to participate and see systems like the new Paragon system, dungeons, and the classes of Diablo Immortal. On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the alpha eventually ended again.

Now fans and testers are discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Diablo Immortal and what they particularly liked about the alpha. We summarize the sentiment in the community for you.

A detailed test of the alpha of Diablo Immortal can be found with the colleagues at GameStar.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
The first assessment of GameStar regarding their test.

Much praise, a little criticism

This is what testers say about the alpha: Most feedback on the alpha of Diablo Immortal is positive. The testers seem to be thrilled by the upcoming ARPG for Android and iOS. In a smaller thread in the still relatively young subreddit for Diablo Immortal, user necroticon praises:

Honestly, I was surprised at how much I liked it. Not shabby at all. I’m still a bit concerned about how bad the monetization could be, but aside from that – the gameplay was really solid. It felt like Diablo 3.5. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Other testers agree with him, some even mentioning that they find it a pity to have to stop already and now lose their progress after the alpha. User RazJUK is even a bit envious that he couldn’t participate: “But I know that if I had played, losing my character and progress would be frustrating.”

Paragon system impresses players

This was well received in the alpha: The new Paragon system of Diablo Immortal is often praised. It works quite differently than in Diablo 3. Instead of just collecting points and putting them into passive stats, there are various trees in Immortal.

These trees enhance a specific play style and grant certain bonuses for it. Thus, different Paragon specializations can be chosen according to the content players are currently engaging in, such as farming, PvP, or leveling.

This makes the Paragon grind no longer feel as boring but actually feels like a significant progression. However, the new system is not the only thing that has been well received.

More on the topic
Diablo Immortal will be an MMO – Drawing from World of Warcraft
von Benedict Grothaus

Players also praise: On the Discord server for Diablo Immortal and other social channels, players have actively exchanged their experiences. The YouTuber Bluddshed, one of the biggest content creators for Diablo overall, has also listed five things that he particularly liked in one of his videos. These include:

  • the aforementioned Paragon system
  • combat – this is extremely fluid and the controls are better than he expected as a PC gamer in a mobile game: “They really nailed the Blizzard polish.”
  • the Free2Play model – he finds the battle pass with a paid and a free path very fair
  • the progression that is slower and steadier in Diablo Immortal with less intense peaks than in Diablo 3. This ensures longer gaming enjoyment
  • endgame activities

In terms of activities, Bluddshed mentions dungeons, rifts, and bounties, all of which feel important. Everything he does in Immortal somehow advances him. Even the PvP reminiscent of World of Warcraft is a good source for items. We have embedded his video here for you:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Too much grind in Diablo?

This is being criticized: Despite the good progression system, the grind seems not to be well received at least in some areas. Some players criticize certain “dead zones”.

While playing, it can happen that there are no activities for several levels and one can only mindlessly grind on enemies. Fr0d0b0ls0n on Discord, for example, says: “Newer MMOs usually do it better; you don’t have to grind something in the middle of leveling.”

Another point of criticism is the monetization, which was explained in detail in a long video. Players are especially uncertain about how strong purchased content will truly be. There are concerns about pay-to-win, but so far they can’t say anything concrete about it.

Will this be improved? The technical alpha was the first test on a larger scale, and player feedback is slowly being implemented to test again. What will change and how significantly remains to be seen.

More about Diablo Immortal on MeinMMO:

What happens next?

After the test has now concluded, player feedback will be processed to prepare for further tests. However, we do not yet know when this will happen. There is no official announcement yet.

On February 19 and 20, 2021, BlizzConline 2021 will take place. This is the replacement for the cancelled 2020 BlizzCon, which could not take place due to the corona pandemic. New details about Diablo Immortal and the upcoming tests will certainly be revealed at the online event; possibly even a release date will be presented.

If you want to watch the free event, you can find our speculations here, what you can expect at BlizzConline 21.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

This dealer offers the PS5 in black for sale – But be careful

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

On January 8th and 9th, the sale of the black PS5 in retro style will take place. However, you should be cautious about the shop. Currently, there is no imprint and no contact details.

What kind of sale is this? The black PS5 is a special version from the dealer SUP3R5 from the USA. Besides the color adjustment, it also includes the old logo and a matching controller.

  • The sale of these consoles starts on January 8th at 21:00 German time in North America.
  • The sale for Europe and the rest of the world starts on January 9th, also at 21:00 our time.
Black PS5 sales time
The exact timings of the dealer.

The shop offers 304 units of the console in retro look. However, the stocks are supposed to be divided between North America and the rest of the world, so not all will be sold out on the first day. The consoles can be purchased starting from 649 dollars, and with a drive, you will pay 749 dollars.

Why should you be cautious? The shop SUP3R5 has only had social media channels since January 2021. Moreover, there is currently no imprint and contact address. Only a contact form is available. This lowers the credibility of the shop.

Some suspect that it might be scalpers who bought consoles in advance and now want to resell them at higher prices with simple modifications. They see a clue in a section of the FAQ which states that there is no right of return unless the console was damaged during transport.

There is also no information about where the 304 consoles actually come from.

We from MeinMMO have contacted the dealer via the form. As soon as we have new information, we will update the article accordingly.

Note: In the original version of the article, there was a very positive title, and the concerns about the shop were not highlighted. At this point, we were not thorough enough and have adjusted the article accordingly.

The demand is high, despite the missing contact details

On Twitter, the dealer announced that nearly 54,000 people are on the “waiting list” for a console. One could already sign up for an email distribution list in advance, through which they received the exact times.

So, anyone who wants such a black PS5 needs luck and a certain amount of trust in the shop.

https://twitter.com/SUP3R5OFFICIAL/status/1347371097939992576

What changes have been made to the console? The dealer states on their page that each console is manually refurbished. The side panels are removed and new ones are installed. Gloves are used so that the console will not show fingerprints or grease stains.

While primarily external modifications are made to the console, the DualSense controller must be opened. This voids the warranty from Sony. You should also keep this in mind when purchasing.

However, the console is supposed to retain its warranty. The delivery date is also only indicated for “late spring 2021.”

Although there were no major modifications to the console, you should be cautious. Sony has already taken action against another third-party provider who offered new side plates for the PS5. So there is a possibility that the corporation may interfere with this dealer as well.

What is the future of the PS5 sale? So far, there is still no new information regarding the official sale of the PS5. We will probably have to wait for a 4th wave. However, an analysis site offers hope for 2021:

Will it be easier to buy a PS5 in 2021? New news gives hope

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Twitch bans Trump until he is no longer US president – But does not ban him

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streaming platform Twitch has suspended the channel of current US President Donald Trump. The suspension will remain in effect until Trump leaves office. Twitch aims to prevent its platform from being used to incite violence.

What kind of punishment is this? Twitch has imposed an unusual punishment. Normally, Twitch issues temporary or permanent bans, making the channels of streamers unreachable. All videos and clips on Twitch can no longer be accessed.

However, Donald Trump’s channel has received an adjusted suspension: The existing videos are all still viewable, but no new broadcasts are allowed to be shown.

The suspension is to remain in place until Trump leaves office.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

What is Trump doing on Twitch? His team primarily uploads campaign speeches by Trump. The last one was three days ago from Georgia. There, he told voters they must choose the Republican candidate, who loves them. If they choose the wrong candidate, he would betray them immediately, underfund the police, ruin the economy, and tarnish the heroes of the USA.

More on the topic
This montage showed Trump in the White House regarding “Violence in Games”
von Schuhmann

Twitch bans Trump to protect the community

This is what Twitch says about the ban:

“In light of yesterday’s shocking attack on the Capitol, we have made President Donald Trump’s Twitch channel unavailable. Considering the extraordinary circumstances and Trump’s incendiary rhetoric, we believe this is a necessary step to protect our community and prevent Twitch from being used to incite further violence.”

A statement from Twitch to several US outlets

Twitch refers to the attack by demonstrators on the Capitol. Trump had previously spoken to the demonstrators in a speech, discussing marching to the Capitol. Subsequently, riots occurred that garnered worldwide attention.

Twitch becomes a political medium for millennials

What’s behind it: Twitch was never as significant a platform for Trump and his movement as Twitter or Facebook, but Twitch is steadily gaining importance in all areas. Some viewers, likely mainly millennials, followed the US election on Twitch and listened to political streamers like HasanAbi.

Twitch had already banned Trump once in June 2020 – due to hate speech. But that was just a temporary ban that later expired.

Pogchamp Twitch Emote
The man depicted by the emote commented on the attack on the Capitol.

In connection with the attack on the Capitol, Twitch has already deleted the emote “PogChamp”. It was one of the most popular emotes on Twitch and has a long history on the platform:

Twitch deletes “PogChamp”, one of the most popular emotes

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. kotaku

Fortnite: Superhero Skin Gives Players Unfair Advantages

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite, a skin is currently causing discussions in the community. Players are calling for a nerf for a skin because it is said to be “Pay2Win.” We will show you which skin it is and why players believe it should be nerfed.

What kind of skin is this? The skin, or rather the skins, that are supposed to receive a nerf are the superhero skins. These can be purchased in the shop and customized as desired. This can lead to cool combinations, but it also brings problems.

Actually, skins should not provide advantages in the game, but only aim for a cosmetic change for the character.

The superheroes can be customized in color as desired

Superhero skins give unfair advantage

What is the problem? Since the superhero skins can be customized in color, there are certain combinations that can lead to an unfair advantage. Specifically meant are: a fully black or white skin. If players choose only one of these colors for the entire skin, they can blend into certain environments.

The impact of this in the game was shown by reddit user Pricytoaster. He posted a picture where an opponent was hiding with an entirely black superhero in a dark corner. Due to the shadows, it is hardly possible to recognize the skin:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

Together with the picture, he asked the community whether the black superhero skins need a nerf.

We have brightened the image from reddit for you so you can better see the opposing player.

Some players joined in who feel that Epic must do something about it. They write:

  • “Yes, I have been killed by such a skin so many times and I can’t even see them. It annoys me that you can spend money to gain an advantage in the game.”
  • “This is just unfair and Pay2Win. I usually don’t like to say such things, but anyone who thinks this is not unfair is just completely wrong. Epic needs to solve this as soon as possible – it’s been going on for too long.”
  • “Epic, remove them immediately! The option to design the heroes only fully black or white ruins the fun because of their camouflage potential. Nerf the skin and only allow mixed colors. Only fully black and white is Pay2Win.”

The topic seems to concern some players, and we will have to wait and see if Epic will do something about it. Players also already have ideas for a nerf: “They could give them an outline, so it looks even more like comic book heroes.” With such a colored outline, the skins could stand out more from the environments.

This is not the first time that skins are considered Pay2Win in Fortnite.

More on the topic
Epic has to remove a pickaxe in Fortnite because it was “Pay2Win”
von Eilyn Rapp

What do you think about it? Do you also think that these skins lead to an unfair advantage? They are certainly not the first skins that can blend into the environment.

Meanwhile, there are hundreds of skins in Fortnite and among them are certainly some that have their advantages. In our list of all Fortnite skins, you can see how many outfits there are already.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto

FIFA 21: TOTY election takes place without Thomas Müller – players are angry

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The voting for the TOTY in FIFA 21 is open. However, Thomas Müller is missing, a candidate that many players would have expected.

This has happened: On Thursday evening, January 7th, the voting for the TOTY began, that is, the Team of the Year in FIFA 21. This event rewards the best players of the year with some of the strongest cards available in Ultimate Team.

A total of 70 players have been nominated from which fans can choose the top eleven of the year. There are very big names like Messi, Mbappé, or Neymar, but also unexpected players like Joselu, Mikel Merino, or Acerbi. Possible favorites can be found in the TOTY predictions.

One player who is not even nominated is Thomas Müller from FC Bayern. This surprises and frustrates many FIFA players now.

Strong year, but no TOTY with Müller

When the nominees were announced, it didn’t take long for the first comments to appear, unable to understand Müller’s absence. On Twitter, YouTube, and the FIFA subreddit, players expressed their disbelief that Müller doesn’t even get a chance at a TOTY card. Especially considering Müller had a very strong year overall.

The Bayern forward not only shone in 2020 with many goals and assists but also significantly contributed to Bayern Munich’s treble victory, securing both the Champions League title, as well as the DFB-Pokal and the German championship last season. Apparently not enough to be considered for the Team of the Year.

FIFA 21 Müller TOTY
70 players are in, but Müller is missing

From FC Bayern, Kimmich, Lewandowski, Davies, and Neuer are included. Furthermore, Thiago is nominated, who played for Bayern until the summer. However, the absence of Müller in this lineup frustrates many players. Here are some examples:

  • “It would be ridiculous if he wasn’t included in a selection of 30 players. Being out of a nomination pool of 70 is a crime,” comments a user (via reddit).
  • “Thomas Müller is not nominated, but Joselu from Alaves is… EA has ruined TOTY already,” writes another (via reddit)
  • “Where the hell is Müller? What does he have to do to get some recognition?” comments another user (via reddit)

More about FIFA 21 on MeinMMO:

Will Müller still come? In the actual TOTY, Müller will not stand as a missing nominee. Nonetheless, some fans are now hoping that he at least appears as an SBC or task player. What that could look like is shown in this reddit post:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

Looking at the previous echoes in the comments, such an SBC would probably find quite a few supporters. In the midfield, such a Müller card would be very useful. It seems we will have to wait until the event begins and then see what comes.

This is not the first time this season that players have been frustrated regarding the ratings of Bayern players. Also, the original Bayern ratings caused anger, as many fans felt that they were given too low values.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Genshin Impact: You should definitely play the event “Missing Treasures”

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

After players were able to explore the new area Dragonspine with the event “Chalk and Dragons”, the new event “Lost Treasures” started on January 8, 2021. The event offers plenty of interesting rewards, including Original Resin and a Seelie. MeinMMO explains how the event works and why it’s worth your time to check it out.

What is it about? On January 8, 2021, the “Lost Treasures” event started in Genshin Impact. The event is part of the big update 1.2 of the game, which officially launched on December 23.

Together with Ulman, an old treasure hunter, you will search for buried treasures. You will collect coins that you can later spend in the event shop for various items.

Update 9.01.2021: We have updated the article with the multiplayer challenge and hints for the first special treasure.

How long does the event last?

The event “Lost Treasures” runs from January 8, 2021 to January 18, 2021 at 4 AM. During this period, you can complete the event tasks. The event shop is open until January 22, 2021.

What are the requirements?

You must have reached Adventure Rank 20 at a minimum and completed the Prologue – Act 1 “The Stranger Who Caught the Wind”. After that, you can take on Ulman’s quest.

What does the event offer?

There are several tasks you can complete during the event. For completed tasks, you will receive an event currency that you can spend on rewards.

How much effort is involved?

Ulman’s task takes only a few minutes. After a short conversation, you can already start looking for the treasures. The event is significantly smaller than the “Chalk and Dragon” event.

Is the event worth it?

Definitely! You can get a total of 300 Original Resin, which you would normally have to earn through daily quests for 5 days. You need Original Resin for the gacha system of Genshin Impact. You can use the Original Resin for the upcoming 5-star character Ganyu that is supposed to come in mid-January. Also cool is the pet in the form of a Seelie, which you can unlock, which is expected to only be available during the event.

Genshin Impact Event: How the event works

What you need to keep in mind: Similar to the previous flying challenge in Genshin Impact, the event is available step by step. This means you cannot complete the event in one day.

  • Ulman marks two newly discovered locations in his treasure book every day.
  • In total, there are 14 treasure zones. After 7 days, all locations will be unlocked.

How to start the first task: To start the event, you need to travel to the Stone Gate and speak with Ulman. Ulman is marked on the map with a treasure chest. After a short conversation, you can already start looking for the treasures.

Ulman can be found at the Stone Gate (in the north of Liyue). He is marked with a treasure chest on the map.

Genshin Impact Event: How to find the lost treasures

This is how you should proceed: After completing the task, you will gain access to Ulman’s treasure book. Here, two treasure zones will be recorded every day.

On the right side, it will show you where you can find the treasures.

To find the treasures, you need to equip the Seelie you received from Ulman through the help menu. This works like with the food pouch or the camera.

The treasure book shows the correct search area (here the Falcon Coast east of Mondstadt).

Once you reach the area, pay attention to the Seelie that accompanies you. The brighter it shines, the closer you are to the treasure. This is somewhat reminiscent of the Fischl event, where the divine eye also shone brighter the closer you got to the asteroid shards.

Genshin Impact: Here you find the first special treasure

As soon as you have successfully completed the first three treasure areas, you will unlock a special treasure. According to the game, this is located in the “Luminous Valley.” You can find this northwest of Mondstadt.

Here you will find a wooden gate under which you will find the challenge. The challenge consists of defeating a water and an ice mage. However, you must not be frozen more than three times.

As a reward, you will receive experience books and 60 Original Resin.

Genshin Impact special treasure 01
Here you will find the first challenge

The multiplayer challenge of “Lost Treasures” offers

How to unlock the challenge? After you have completed the first four treasure areas, you can dig up the challenge pillar in the fourth area (Guili Plains). You will need to destroy 6 barrels within 15 seconds. Teammates who support you will receive loot in the form of experience books, weapon ore, or Mora.

However, you do not receive event currency for completing the challenge.

The multiplayer challenge. You receive experience books and Mora for finishing, but no event currency

Genshin Impact Event: More rewards

What kind of currency is this? For each completed treasure hunt, you will receive Iron Coins. This is the event currency of “Lost Treasures.”

What can you spend the currency on? With the event currency, you can unlock various rewards in the event shop:

  • Materials for character ascension like “A Hero’s Wisdom”, which gives you 20,000 XP per use.
  • Mystical Enhancement Ore that you can use to enhance your weapons.
  • Mora, the in-game currency for upgrading weapons or artifacts or leveling up characters.
  • 300 Original Resin.
  • A cosmetic mini-Seelie that accompanies you on your journeys but has no other use.

How long can I spend my currency? The event shop will be available until January 22. Until then, you can spend your currency and secure the rewards.

While new events continue to come for Genshin Impact and we will soon get a new character with Ganyu, it remains silent about the character Dainsleif. MeinMMO explains what has happened to the mysterious character.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

MMORPG Elyon brings giant battles with 300 players – This is what they look like

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The new PC MMORPG Elyon (formerly A:IR – Ascent: Infinite Realm) focuses on PvP. And here you can experience massive battles.

What is Elyon? The MMORPG takes place in a steampunk world. Here you can expect quests and super fast battles against monsters. There are also adventures in dungeons. You can tackle these challenges together with friends.

However, the focus of the MMORPG is on large PvP battles. The developers have now explained how these take place in a new video:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
In this video, you will see how faction wars unfold in the MMORPG Elyon.

Massive PvP Battles in Elyon

How do the battles unfold? Faction PvP between the parties The Vulpin Council and The Ontari Union is at the center of Elyon. In the faction wars, two teams of 150 players each face off against each other. This means 300 players are battling against each other in such a fight. There are always three matches per war taking place at the same time.

However, not only regular weapons are used. You can, for example, climb into mechs and intervene in the battle that way. There are also sieges where siege weapons play a major role.

Furthermore, PvE plays a role in the faction wars. This means you fight not only enemy players but also monsters that appear on the battlefield.

In the end, the faction that has earned the most points when time runs out wins.

When do the faction wars take place? According to the developer studio, you will always experience such a war from Friday throughout the entire weekend.

When is Elyon coming out? The release is scheduled for 2021 in the USA and Europe. We do not yet know the exact date. However, the English website was recently updated, which could indicate that new information is coming soon – possibly regarding an international beta.

Elyon is considered one of the 8 most promising MMORPGs in development here on MeinMMO.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMOCulture
  2. MMORPG.org.pl

Destiny 2: Players love the “secret” Warlock buff, which has existed for 3 years

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, Warlocks are supposed to have received a buff for their Rift that reduces damage taken by 20%. We tell you why this isn’t mentioned in the patch notes.

Beyond Light has brought many changes and significantly revamped the sandbox. However, players are only now discovering a “secret” buff and are discussing it.

This is the buff in question: In Destiny 2, all Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks have a specific class ability.

  • Hunters dodge at the push of a button
  • Titans create a protective barricade
  • Warlocks conjure a Rift – the magical field heals or increases damage.

The Warlock’s Rift has now come into focus for players. On reddit , it is titled “You now have 20% damage reduction when placing your Rift”. And GameRant mentions “secret changes that Beyond Light made to the Warlock Rift”.

And indeed: As long as Warlocks are in the Rift animation, meaning in third person, they receive 20% less damage. Once the enchanted field is set and the first-person perspective is restored, there is no additional protection. This applies to both PvE and PvP.

Rift Warlock Class Ability Destiny 2
During the long Rift activation, the game switches to third person

This is why it is so good: Many Guardians complain that the Rift has a much too long animation. While the Warlock casts their spell, they remain defenseless in place.

What is often not so bad in PvE – just time-consuming – is often a death sentence in PvP. Thanks to the decent damage reduction, Warlocks survive longer in heated situations, and some weapons can be hindered. For example, hand cannons (140s) need 4 hits instead of the usual 3 to take down the Warlock.

More about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO:

“I can’t believe I overlooked this in over 1,000 hours of PvP”

What players are surprised about: In the corresponding reddit post, players discuss whether the change is a stealth change, meaning not officially found in the patch notes. Many Guardians are confused – they are grateful for the tip and think the Rift is significantly better because of it. Others even think that a nerf is coming soon, right after the Stasis Hunter was balanced.

Scrolling through the list of changes from Beyond Light or the patches since then, there is indeed nothing about the Warlock buff.

This is the truth about the Rift: The secret change to the Rift is not new. In fact, the Warlock Rift has granted its damage reduction since 2017 – the year Destiny 2 was released.

Some users in the comments back this up with corresponding threads from previous years (via reddit). Still, other users appear confused and disbelieving.

titan-barriere
The Titan uses its barricade ability

By the way, placing a barricade as a Titan also grants you such damage protection. Hunters break aim assist and even tracking from skills like grenades while dodging.

Did you know about the protection during the animation, or are you just as surprised as the other Guardians? Which class ability do you personally find most useful?

The Guardians are currently discussing another stealth change in Destiny 2: Players love secret changes but wonder if they will stick

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

5 free co-op games that we recommend in 2021

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 6 minutes

During the corona crisis, it is better to stay at home. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Therefore, we present to you 5 free co-op games that you can play well as a duo.

Do you want to have fun at home during the corona pandemic? Then check out these co-op games. These are Free2Play games that are specifically designed for co-op and should be fun even for two players.

Finally, we will present you with some multiplayer games that you can currently get very cheaply as part of the Xbox Game Pass.

You can find a top 25 of the best co-op games here:

More on the topic
Top 25 Best Coop Games 2024 for PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch – WE have chosen
von Irina Moritz

[toc]

5 – Dauntless

Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch | Developer: Phoenix Labs | Release: PC, PS4, Xbox One: September 26, 2019, Nintendo Switch: December 10, 2019 | Website: Dauntless page

Dauntless Fire Monster
In Dauntless, you embark on a hunt for monsters with friends.

What is Dauntless? Dauntless is a type of Monster Hunter that you can play for free. The Behemoths threaten your city, and you set out to hunt these monsters. This way, you not only eliminate the threat but can also craft new and better gear from the remains of the creatures to upgrade your hero. The action RPG Dauntless has made it to the MeinMMO list of the best free PS4 games 2020.

The game even introduced open zones and became more like an MMO. Furthermore, it destroyed its city with the last update.

How does co-op work? You can team up with up to three players to go hunting together. Of course, that also goes a bit too far. However, you will encounter creatures that are harder to defeat. Teamplay and cooperation are essential to target the monsters’ weaknesses and defeat the creatures.

Pro
  • Team play is important
  • Lots of challenges
  • Tactical fights against huge monsters
Contra
  • Game mechanics offer little variety
  • Lots of grinding

How long is the game free? Dauntless is permanently free. You can simply download the action RPG for your PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X, or Nintendo Switch and play as long as you want.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
This is how the hunt in Dauntless on PS4 works.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Path of Exile: New expansion lets you fight against 10 bosses at the same time

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Grinding Gear Games has announced the new expansion 3.13 Echoes of the Atlas for the hack and slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S). In this, you can expect a very special challenge.

What’s in Echoes of the Atlas? The new expansion 3.13 – which was originally planned as the last for the year 2020 – aims to usher in a new “era of endgame” in Path of Exile and introduces the boss “The Maven”. Reaching her, however, is the real challenge.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
With an atmospheric trailer, Grinding Gear Games introduces the new expansion for Path of Exile.

What is this challenge? You must compete in an arena to lure The Maven out. In this arena, you first fight against a boss enemy, then against increasingly more. Finally, you will have to defeat 10 bosses before you can turn to The Maven. This means you will be fighting 10 of the most powerful monsters of the hack and slash at the same time.

The Maven herself is said to be the strongest enemy you have ever faced in PoE. The developers themselves state that very few players will likely be able to meet this challenge.

More about Path of Exile on MeinMMO:

What else is in PoE 3.13

What else is new? The expansion 3.13 Echoes of the Atlas brings many other innovations as well. These include:

  • 11 new maps
  • The new Ritual league, where you find altars on the maps that summon more monsters when activated. Defeating these will reward you with tributes that can be exchanged at the altar for random items – among them can be 13 very special items
  • The classes Elementalist, Deadeye, and Inquisitor will be revised
  • Over 40 skills will receive optimization, and new abilities will be added
  • You will find portals to gardens that are ready for harvest. Each garden has its own difficulty level and corresponding monsters that you must defeat
  • You will get Maven’s Orb, which allows you to modify items in even more ways
  • New supporter packs that include new pets and additional cosmetic items
Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
The video introduces you to the contents of Patch of Exile 3.13.

When does it start? The launch of Echoes of the Atlas as well as the Ritual league will take place on January 15 for the PC version of Path of Exile. The versions for PS4/PS5 and Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S will follow on January 20.

Grinding Gear Games is already working on Path of Exile 2, which is part of the 8 new hack and slashes that are coming in 2021 while you wait for Diablo 4.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMORPG.org.pl

Pokémon GO brings Sinnoh event with Shiny Bamelin and these bonuses

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Sinnoh event starts in January with new shinies and exciting bonuses. We show you what the event has in store.

What kind of event is this? Trainers are eagerly waiting for the big Kanto tour in February 2021. Niantic wants to help you pass the time and launches the Sinnoh event. Sinnoh is the region of Generation 4. Accordingly, the event will mainly revolve around Gen-4 Pokémon. The starters will play a role, but Kaumalat and Bamelin will also take on important roles.

All info on the Sinnoh event 2021

When does it start and end? The event runs from January 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM local time.

Spawns in the wild: On your adventures, you will find some species from Generation 4 more frequently. These are:

  • Chelast,
  • Panflam,
  • Plinfa,
  • Bidiza,
  • Koknodon,
  • Schilterus,
  • Wadribie,
  • Bamelin,
  • Driftlon,
  • Charmian,
  • Shnurgarst,
  • Hippopotas,
  • Pionskora
  • and Shnebedeck

If you’re lucky, you’ll find Shiny Bamelin for the first time during the event. In the following graphic, you can see the normal and shiny version of Bamelin and its evolution Bojelin.

Pokémon GO Shiny Bamelin Bojelin

5-km eggs: If you put new 5-km eggs in incubators during the event, you can get the following Pokémon:

  • Zirpurze,
  • Knospi,
  • Koknodon,
  • Schilterus,
  • Bronzel,
  • Mobai,
  • Hippopotas
  • and Glibunkel

Raids: There will be some changes in the raid battles. You will find the starters and even Kaumalat in level 1 raids. Who else you will encounter, we show you in the overview:

Raid levelPokémon
1Chelast
Panflam
Plinfa
Sheinux
Bamelin
Kaumalat
3Schlapor
Hippoterus
Toxiquak
Lumineon
5Heatran
MegaMega-Glurak Y
Mega-Turtok
Mega Rexblisar

Collector challenge: As you already know from the current Einall event, the Sinnoh event will also offer you a collector challenge. You can find it in the game in the Today’s overview, where the limited research also appears. If you complete this challenge, you will receive stardust, a magnet lure module, and 15 hyper balls.

These Pokémon you should catch: Chelast, Panflam, Plinfa, Koknodon, Schilterus, Wadribie, Bamelin, Crypto-Skunkapuh and Crypto-Shnebedeck

More about Pokémon GO:

How do you like the Sinnoh event? Do you like the content that Niantic offers, or do you wish for something different?

Elsewhere trainers are complaining about unnecessarily poor catch chances in Pokémon GO. Do you agree?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2 explains the missing loot in the final hunt – This is how you get it anyway

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the mission “Coup de Grâce” and the loot from it are causing issues. MeinMMO reveals how you can farm the exotic ship “The Fourth Sign.”

What is causing the problems? On the Weekly Reset of January 5, the Guardians were quite surprised: A new mission, the final hunt for the leader of the Scorned, went live unexpectedly. Unfortunately, the pursuit of the High Celebrant in Season 12 is not going smoothly for many players.

  • If you deal too much damage to the boss too quickly, the story-heavy mission cannot be completed. Therefore, Bungie had to ask players to slow down.
  • The numerous Taken Orbs and portals through which you chase the High Celebrant don’t always work.
  • At least the subsequent cutscene clarifies the fate of Crow. Even though some Guardians joke that after the impactful video, everything in the game still remains the same – probably until Season 13 starts in February.
  • Moreover, many players complain that they don’t receive the promised loot after the mission.

The mission screen prominently promises the exotic ship “The Fourth Sign” as a guaranteed reward:

Coup de Grace Loot Mission Hunt Destiny 2

The mission itself is considered quite successful, but the problems and lack of loot have led to much frustration. Especially the mysterious ship has players speculating. Did certain conditions need to be met during the mission to obtain the unique ship?

Exotic Ship “The Fourth Sign” bugged or rare?

This is what the Guardians are asking: You are also discussing the hunt and the loot on MeinMMO:

  • In the comments, daniel asked: “Has anyone received the ship as a reward? Or is this random? Because after completing the mission, the ship continued to be listed as a reward in the mission overview… However, I haven’t received it.”
  • Our reader Protoype speculated: “The ship and the triumph will be available only next week, as you can apparently only do this hunt once a week.”
  • MeinMMO user Bobby was lucky: “So I did the mission solo yesterday and received the ship at the end. Could there be issues between consoles? I completed the mission on PS5.”
This is “The Fourth Sign”

This is what Bungie clarifies: The Destiny developer reported via Twitter that they are investigating the issues in the mission “Coup de Grâce.”

Regarding the exotic ship, Bungie stated that it is not a guaranteed drop. Unlike what the game indicates, you only have a “rare chance of the reward” upon completing the hunt.

However, the chances improve with each completion. How high the original chance is and when the ship is essentially guaranteed is not clarified. This “bad luck protection” also applies to the raid exotics.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Currently, Bungie is also investigating why the armor from the hunt of the High Celebrant has lower stats than planned (via Twitter). Additionally, several triumphs are expected to arrive throughout Season 12, so you may not be able to check off everything in the triumphs tab yet.

More about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO:

How to farm the High Celebrant in Destiny 2

You can seemingly go on the hunt for the High Celebrant once per week and per character. Therefore, you cannot really run the mission to your heart’s content and farm loot – or can you? The Guardian “Flg” shares on Twitter a way to play the mission “Coup de Grâce” infinitely.

How to farm the rare loot: First, you need a character that has not yet completed the mission this week. That’s all there is to it for prerequisites.

  • Equip your Kryptolith lure with the loot mod “High Celebrant”
  • You start the Scorn hunt as usual
  • As soon as you are in the mission, select your lure again. Reset the lure now. All loot mod slots will be empty.
  • Complete the mission as usual. You will receive a powerful reward every time you complete it and have a chance for the exotic ship.
  • Repeat the entire procedure until you have the rare drop in your pockets (Flg claimed to need 10 runs for the ship).

Have you already run the mission and collected all the rewards? Will you repeat the hunt for the High Celebrant now or are you in no hurry? Let us know in the comments.

With the start of the final hunt, Season 12 is drawing to a close. At least regarding the content. Read here what else will happen before the still unknown Season 13 starts in February: This is how Destiny 2 continues in 2021 – 9 open secrets of Season 12

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Forbes
  2. light.gg

Here is how the shooter Rogue Company will continue in 2021 – New modes, Rogues, and Season 1

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Rogue Company is a free shooter published by Hi-Rez, the publisher of Paladins and SMITE. During the “Hi-Rez Showcase” events, details about the future were presented. And they sound exciting and ambitious.

This is Rogue Company: The third-person shooter started an open beta in October 2020 and focuses on fast-paced action combined with tactical gameplay. You can actively use dodge rolls and seek cover while trying to take out your enemies with your weapons and abilities.

You engage in battles with a so-called rogue. These are the heroes of the game, each with different abilities.

The shooter features various game modes in 4v4:

  • Extraction: As attackers, hack the objective or prevent your opponents from doing so as defenders. If the objective is hacked or all players of a team are defeated, the round is over.
  • Strikeout: Like Extraction, but each team has a specific number of tickets to revive fallen rogues. Strikeout mixes Extraction with a kind of deathmatch.
  • Demolition: Classic bomb mode. One team must plant a bomb within a set time, while the other team must prevent it.

You can find an overview of the game in our detailed presentation of Rogue Company. If you only want to see gameplay, this video gives you a good insight:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

How did the launch of Rogue Company go? The shooter launched directly for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in the Epic Game Store. It can also now be played on next-gen consoles. Rogue Company offers crossplay between all platforms.

The launch of the game went without much fanfare, but it seemed to be well received. On Metacritic, the shooter scored 75 on PC, 76 on Xbox, and 80 on PS4. However, there were only 8 reviews across all platforms, which skews the value somewhat.

According to the developers, there were over 15 million players who checked out Rogue Company in 2020.

In the meantime, there is some criticism in the subreddit for the game because there have been hardly any updates and information about the future of the game so far. But that has now changed.

New 2v2 mode and launch of Season 1 with new rogues

At the “Hi-Rez Showcase,” new details regarding the future of Rogue Company were revealed. This included both the upcoming weeks and the general vision for the future.

What will happen in the coming weeks? Next week, from January 11 to 15, a new 2v2 Wingman mode will be released. This is a classic deathmatch on a small map.

At the beginning of February, the first season of the game is set to start. It brings:

  • The new rogue Kestrel
  • A reset for ranked
  • A battle pass with 50 levels and free as well as premium content. The latter is available for real money, and is said to only include cosmetic content.

In the middle of the first season, there will be another update. Another rogue and the new map Hollows are expected to be released then.

Rogue Company Season 1 Roadmap
The roadmap for Season 1.

This is the new rogue Kestrel

Kestrel will be a duelist. She is a bit older and had actually left her career as a rogue behind. Instead, she has recently focused on her own fashion company.

But now she has been called back by the company and is once again fully involved in the action.

Her special ability consists of drones that are located on her shoulders. These can also fire missiles, assisting her in combat.

Rogue Company Kestrel
The concepts of the new rogue Kestrel.

Those who want to play Kestrel can earn her through in-game currency or buy her directly for real money, similar to how it works in the MOBA LoL.

Hi-Rez is also offering a Year 1 Pass, which includes Kestrel, the other rogues of the year, special skins, and real money currency. The pass costs 25 dollars.

Rankings will be reset and recalculated

Another major innovation with Season 1 is the reset of the rankings. In the new season, everyone can rank up after 10 placement matches:

  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Master
  • Rogue

All ranks have 5 divisions, from Bronze 5 to Bronze 1, before you rank up to the new rank. The only exception here is Rogue. This rank is expected to be achievable by only a few percent of players in a season.

Additionally, those who wish to participate in the ranked matches must reach level 30 in Rogue Company first.

8 new characters and regular seasons

What does the general future of Rogue Company look like? Overall, the developers plan to hold a new season every 3 months. This will bring balance adjustments and new content, including new maps, events, and rogues.

With each season, 2 new characters are set to release – one at the start, one in a mid-season patch. Therefore, 8 new heroes are planned for the shooter in 2021.

What do you think of Rogue Company so far? Have you tried it, or has this article piqued your interest? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re also looking for more multiplayer shooters, you’ll find a list of the best free shooters in 2021 here.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Crowfall gives outlook on 2021 – This is how the MMORPG continues

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In 2020, Crowfall started its closed beta. A release was even planned. In early 2021, the developers gave a glimpse of new content, including a higher level cap. But when the MMORPG will finally be released is still uncertain.

What happened at Crowfall in 2020? At the beginning of last year, Crowfall was supposed to start its closed beta. However, a bug prevented it from starting in February.

Finally, in August, the closed beta launched, which is almost an open one. At least anyone can apply for access for free and every backer received friend codes to invite up to 5 players.

We at MeinMMO tried Crowfall and came to a mixed conclusion:

  • At the PvP level, it is quite interesting and offers a great variety of classes and races.
  • However, the combat system, some bugs, performance, and particularly the interface are still problematic.

In fact, it was even said that if everything went well, Crowfall should be released in 2020. But that did not happen.

Crowfall offers 12 races and up to 33 classes.

What will happen in 2021? In December, CEO J. Todd Coleman announced that he would talk about a game at the end of 2021, not about something that is still to become a game. This indirectly announced the release for 2021.

When this will exactly take place is currently unknown. Instead, the developers revealed what will come in the next update. And that’s a lot.

New Max Level, Attribute System, and Ingame Crowpedia

What will change with the next update? With Patch 6.4, there will be many revisions of existing systems. The developers emphasize that they have taken the beta feedback to heart. The following plans have emerged:

  • A revision of the level system. The so-called “Vessel Advancement” starts at level 30 and will begin in the “Dregs”, Crowfall’s GvG. Players will be able to level from level 30 to 35.
  • A revision of the attribute system, which will allow the spent points to have more impact on your build.
  • A completely new lobby interface to make it easier for players to switch between worlds.
  • The removal of mobile banks in the campaigns
  • New world rules that will affect deaths, death timers, and so on.
  • The introduction of an ingame version of Crowpedia so players can look up everything.
  • Additionally, work on optimizing and removing bugs will continue in Crowfall. There was also a lot of criticism of the MMORPG in the beta.

Patch 6.4 is expected to be released before the official launch of the game.

You can listen to all the details about the new patch in the developer Q&A:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Constant revisions but no release: Crowfall was one of the first crowdfunding MMORPGs, but it has been in development for more than 5 years.

Although the game has raised a lot of money through Kickstarter, backers, and various funding injections, instead of leading to a faster release, development has even been delayed. Old systems have repeatedly been revised, such as the skill system recently or soon the levels and attributes.

Promises regarding the release have also been made repeatedly, but they have not been kept. However, this is not only the case with Crowfall.

Many crowdfunding games go through this process and it leads to a lot of frustration. MeinMMO editor Schuhmann has explained this situation in detail:

Why new MMOs through crowdfunding like Star Citizen frustrate us

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

CoD Warzone: Players believe that the weapon skin from the Battle Pass gives an unfair advantage

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Despite a nerf, the MAC-10 in Call of Duty: Warzone is currently stronger than it should be. This is not necessarily due to a bug, but rather a blueprint. A YouTuber shows how much stronger this blueprint really is.

What is this blueprint? “Chivalry” is a blueprint for the MAC-10, which is available in the paid path of the current Battle Pass of Cold War Season 1 in CoD Warzone. It modifies the submachine gun with:

  • Magazine: STANAG 53-round drum
  • Grip: SASR Jungle Grip
  • Optic: Millstop Reflex
  • Underbarrel: Grip Tape
  • Stock: Wire Stock

Blueprints are supposed to ensure that players receive a cool skin for their weapon and at the same time a set of compatible attachments. The MAC-10 with this blueprint is primarily aimed at heated close-range to medium-range battles.

However, YouTuber JGOD noticed that the blueprint does even more. Apparently, it modifies the weapon’s stats directly, making it better than its base version. You can see the entire test in the embedded video.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

YouTuber shows the advantages of “Chivalry”

This makes the blueprint better: JGOD demonstrates in his video that “Chivalry” is better in some respects than the standard version of the MAC-10. He compares the MAC-10 and the blueprint both without attachments and with identical attachments. According to his tests, the blueprint has approximately:

  • a better recoil pattern that is easier to control
  • less hipfire spread
  • more damage to headshots

Especially the last point is curious, because the headshot multiplier of the MAC-10 was reduced on January 6 – from 40 damage points to the head down to 30. However, “Chivalry” still apparently does 40 damage points.

The MAC-10 was previously considered one of the strongest weapons for Warzone and is likely still so, even without the blueprint. Many players feel that the nerf is not enough.

More on CoD Warzone on MeinMMO:

Is this intended? It’s hard to say at the moment. It is probably a bug, since blueprints and their base weapons should not differ in stats. Such an unfair advantage should not be in the game.

Some of JGOD’s viewers are now concerned about a “Pay2Win” aspect behind the skin. A similar case occurred earlier – players suspected unfair Pay2Win advantages behind a purchasable tracer pack.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. JGOD auf YouTube

LoL succeeds where many other games fail – Successful Spin-Offs

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

When League of Legends was released in 2009, a MOBA hype broke out for many. In fact, it seems to have been much more of a LoL hype. Because 11 years later, the game is still successful and has managed to establish further titles in completely different genres.

How successful is LoL? In 2019, the developers revealed that at peak times about 8 million players are online in LoL at the same time. This made it the most popular PC game in the world.

In the third quarter of 2020, the website Esports Observer named LoL the most influential game on the market by a wide margin – measured in play hours, hours viewed, and tournaments.

According to the analysis website SuperData, LoL is said to have generated around 1.75 billion dollars in total in 2020. This makes the game rank 6th among the highest-grossing Free2Play games, only surpassed by mobile games and the multiplatformer Roblox.

SuperData Games 2020
The highest-grossing Free2Play games of 2020 (via SuperData).

But not only the revenue of LoL is strong:

  • Riot manages to have millions of people watching the Worlds every year. Among all e-sports titles, the leagues and tournaments of LoL appear the most professional. They even invest in youth leagues and a connection to amateur sports.
  • With the virtual band K/DA, the developers have opened up a completely new field. Meanwhile, they have released their own album, which can be listened to on many music platforms.
  • Last but not least, Riot Games has released 3 new games in the LoL universe in the last two years: Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and now Wild Rift. And they are all successful.

LoL convinces even when it is not a MOBA

What is so special about the spin-offs? Spin-offs from successful game series are not uncommon:

The big difference, however, is that hardly any player still has the mentioned titles on their radar or they have even been discontinued. They could not establish themselves compared to the main game.

Dota Underlords Steam
The player numbers of Dota Underlords continue to decline, far from the peak of 202,254 (via Steamcharts).

However, the games related to LoL are still very popular or have become successful straight away:

Depth in Characters and Love for Detail

Why are titles related to LoL so successful? Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift all play in the same universe – the world of Runeterra. The art style, characters, and content are already known from LoL and are loved there as well.

Because even though it is a PvP game and there is hardly any storytelling in the game, the developers have a certain love for detail and create a huge lore catalog outside of the game. Every character has a profound backstory.

Siblings fight each other, characters reveal themselves surprisingly vulnerable, and unusual alliances are formed. In-game, you experience these stories mostly in the form of emotes when a character reacts particularly to another.

However, players can be very precise and if the story is not done well, there is also resistance from the players, as recently with the champion Seraphine.

More about LoL on MeinMMO:

How much the players are connected to the story was recently evident in the announcement of the upcoming LoL MMORPG. The post was viewed over 70,000 times here on MeinMMO, even though it was only a short tweet.

In the comments, it quickly became clear that players are looking forward to the MMO because of Riot itself, but also because of the lore and the characters.

MeinMMO reader Brohn wrote, for example:

Where Riot failed to engage me with their gameplay from LoL, they have succeeded even more with their grand art style and their incredibly good lore. I have always been very curious about what the world outside of Summoner’s Rift looks like, but aside from the videos on YouTube, there was hardly any proper material that showed that world properly (Or I was simply too dumb to find the corresponding material).

Therefore, I am very curious about it and hope that the attempt at an MMO bears fruit.

Riot has built a certain trust over the years and is considered one of the few studios that is still believed to be able to create a successful MMO.

New single-player game is in the pipeline: In addition to the already existing titles, the role-playing game “Ruined King” is also set to be released in 2021, which also revolves around the story of Runeterra.

The goal of Riot is a huge LoL universe

As the developers revealed to us at a press event for K/DA, their goal is to develop a huge universe around LoL – with everything that goes with it.

In addition to the games, huge tournaments, and the music, epic cinematics also play a major role. One of the most famous videos is likely “Warrior”, which has now been viewed more than 290 million times. However, even small videos, such as a trailer for Wild Rift, almost instantly reach 40 million views.

Finally, Riot Games has ventured into the world of social media. For the champion Seraphine, they created profiles on Twitter and Instagram and posted pictures, quotes, but also the “concerns” of the champion. Some players felt that this went too far, but in general, the profiles were a great success. K/DA has now also created such profiles.

LoL Faker Superstar
Faker is considered the LoL god, and has gained fame even outside the game. In Korea, they even wanted to change laws for him.

Especially in the field of e-sports, hardly any other game can keep up with LoL. This is also due to the professional staging of teams and players. They build an image for themselves and become advertising figures, as is also the case in

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

The Rust server that dominated Twitch is dead – Here’s what happens next

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Rust has gained significant popularity in recent weeks. The reason for this was a server full of well-known streamers who helped the game achieve a new upswing. This server is now dead, but the operator is launching not one, but two new – and better, as many think.

What kind of server is this? On the OfflineTV server, dozens of famous streamers helped Rust reach a top spot on Twitch. The project quickly gained great popularity among viewers, thanks in part to big names like Pokimane or Valkyrae (thumbnail).

On the server itself, the streamers played with and against each other with a large portion of chaos, especially since Twitch rager xQc got involved. He quickly caused raids, attacks, and PvP with a whole crew.

The originally peaceful server thus became a battlefield time and again. Eventually, even the “Sheriff” shroud intervened to put an end to the evil xQc.

However, on January 5, the server was shut down again.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Why is it dead? The operator of the server took it offline so that the new update from January 7, 2021, along with force wipe can be applied without issues. However, it will return, just in a slightly altered form and with another server for support.

New server makes everything even better

This is the new server: With the new update, a new server from OfflineTV will launch and will be available from January 8 at 2:00 AM German time. It will focus more on roleplay and offer less space for PvP and griefing.

The streamer shroud describes the server in such a way that more roleplaying should take place in the south. Here, players should not be looted when they die. In the north, however, “Kill On Sight” will apply. Anyone who stays there will consciously decide for PvP and will be released for elimination (via Dexerto).

On the server, the rules should be enforced more strictly. Additionally, at least initially, it will offer a lower capacity, so fewer players and streamers can play there.

twitch-xqc
Will xQc cause chaos on the new server again?

What happens to the old one? The “old” server will then go live again in addition to the new one. Everything is supposed to remain the same there. The two servers will be distinguished by their names: “The Badlands” and “The Divide” (the new server).

The original server had some problems towards the end, curiously due to its viewers. Without actually playing themselves, the streamers’ viewers spoiled the game. How the new servers will deal with this remains to be seen.

More about Rust on MeinMMO:

Can I join? In principle, yes, but currently the operator is only accepting applications from players who know someone who is already allowed to play on the server. So it’s rather unlikely that you’ll be able to play there directly.

The whole project helped Rust achieve its highest number of players on Steam ever and the survival MMO has continued to grow since then. Thousands of players are starting Rust again or starting for the first time. Consequently, the rush for the servers is significant.

However, Rust can be quite tough for newcomers, the environment is harsh, and the game doesn’t forgive many mistakes. If you belong to the newcomers, you can find in our special on MeinMMO tips for getting started in Rust and mistakes you should definitely avoid.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto