In the co-op RPG Genshin Impact, you will encounter a puzzle in Dragonspine sooner or later. You need to activate all 8 Dragonspine tablets to obtain the 4-star claymore “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow”. We will tell you where the tablets are located.
These are the Dragonspine tablets: The new snowy area Dragonspine was released in the co-op RPG Genshin Impact with Update 1.2. Near the Statue of The Seven, there is a locked door that you can only open when all tablets in Dragonspine are activated.
The tablets are Ancient Carvings that you just need to click to activate.
Here you can find the Dragonspine tablets
There are a total of 8 hidden tablets in Dragonspine. You can find the first one quite easily near the Statue of The Seven, right in front of the locked door. The rest is also easy to find if you keep your eyes open. Reddit user TriNity696 has marked all locations on a map:
In total there are 8 hidden tablets
What you need to pay attention to: For one of the eight tablets, located directly south of the Statue of The Seven, you need to solve another puzzle. The tablet is behind another locked door, for which you need 3 boxes to open.
However, you can collect these 3 boxes in just a few minutes. YouTuber ON Game has created a small video about this:
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This is your reward: Once you have successfully activated all 8 stone tablets, the locked door opens, and you can enter the secret room. There you will find a chest and learn the recipe for crafting the 4-star claymore “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow”.
If you also light all 4 torches in the room, you will immediately receive the “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow” claymore.
To craft the claymore afterwards, you will need 50 chunks of crystal and 50 star silver ore that you can find in the new region.
Here are the base stats of the sword:
Attack: 44
+7.5% physical damage
Special effect: 60% chance to create an icicle over the enemy with normal or charged attacks, dealing 80% AOE damage based on your ATK value. Frozen enemies take an additional 200% damage.
This makes it a very good sword for the 4-star Cryo character Chongyun.
Have you solved the puzzle already and were able to forge the sword? If you are actively exploring Dragonspine, you should definitely participate in the “Chalk and Dragons” event to snag more cool rewards.
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Call of Duty: Warzone and Cold War have some gifts for you for Christmas. There is a free blueprint for a sniper and 4 other gifts.
Here’s what you can grab: Since December 24th, the free bundle is available in Warzone. You get all the items without having to do much. The bundle includes:
Frozen: Blueprint for sniper rifle
Winter Attack: Calling card
Little Snowman: Talisman
Merry Bell: Talisman
Meltdown: Emblem
How to claim the sniper blueprint and free items
What you need to do: The free items are very easy to collect. Here are the steps you need to take:
Open Call of Duty: Warzone or CoD: Cold War
Go to the Store tab
Scroll down to the “Individual” category
Look for the “Holiday Bundle” with the green label “Free”
Press “Request Bundle” and collect the items
How long is this offer available? Christmas is over, but you can still grab the bundle. We at MeinMMO collected the free package on December 27 at around 10:00 AM. It is not yet known how long the package will still be available. So, you should hurry.
Is the bundle worth it? There are cosmetic items here that do not provide a significant gameplay advantage. However, the bundle is free, so you can’t really go wrong by claiming it.
We recommend that you grab the bundle and possibly cause some confusion among opponents in summer with a winter talisman.
MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen has hardly played in the gamer year 2020 and struggled to find a virtual home.
This damned year 2020, which reduced social contacts to a minimum, rationalized away shared evenings with friends or cinematic adventures on the big screen, and largely eliminated visits to family, should have been the opportunity for a lot of gaming.
Why was 2020 the gamer year? What else is there to do but sit in front of the screen and escape straight into the virtual world? The worlds we save digitally may not be intact either, but we and our avatars can at least make them a little better. I think: It’s no coincidence that feel-good games like Animal Crossing took off in 2020 (via GamePro).
Well, and reluctantly, many people simply had significantly more time at home in front of consoles or PCs in 2020. Due to the Corona crisis, however, 2020 was also the year of player shifts.
So whether for distraction or lack of alternatives, gaming probably experienced one of the biggest booms in history. This is also reflected in the records of the year. Countless titles broke their all-time highs, and even old games were suddenly as well attended as they hadn’t been in years.
Personally, I have played so little that it’s like … never before. Of all the games released, I only intensely played one new game in 2021 and really stuck with it or “finished” it. Since March 2020, I have regularly visited Call of Duty: Warzone.
Today, the team is taking a helicopter tour in the Warzone
This year’s “Battle Royale” aspect gave the dusty Call of Duty a whole new shine. The Warzone is for me the most rounded BR experience so far. I’ve also accumulated some kills in Blackout or Apex Legends. But what Infinity Ward and Raven Software unleashed on the players – hats off.
Why has Warzone captivated me so much? I can hardly count the evenings I spent with friends in Verdansk. Due to the gaming boom, I was never alone there. In the gaming parties, victory was usually not the top priority.
It was about somehow staying in touch with friends. The voice in my ear and a grim soldier avatar on the screen are not a perfect substitute for contact with friends in real life, but far better than nothing.
I have to admit that Warzone doesn’t really “interest” me that much. I play the battle royale quite casually: I don’t care about the meta and don’t know exactly what any weapon attachment changes. This deep understanding is otherwise typical for my Destiny behavior, where I soak up every little detail like a sponge.
These are the reasons for Warzone’s success: Never before has such a large map felt so polished and beginner-friendly. Thoughtful elements brought fresh air into the familiar genre.
The Gulag gives you a second chance: Even if you had a bad start, you can turn the tide again.
With your own levelable loadouts, you could aim for something in the otherwise closed BR matches. Because whoever owns a finely-tuned weapon has much better chances. This brings long-term motivation.
Team play works great in Warzone, even though it is based on elements from other games: The ping system from Apex is sensibly integrated, contracts or the option to be bought back into the match ensure you stay in the game even after the second death.
Moreover, CoD did not rest on its success. It was always noticeably tuned, with smaller events or fresh ideas brightening up the soldier’s everyday life in Verdansk.
So I didn’t play anything else? Of course! I spent almost half of November and early December in Destiny 2. The Warzone took a break during that time. Friends could bombard me with party invitations from Verdansk as often as they wanted.
Europe, the new exotics, the fresh Stasis element and especially the probably most beautiful raid kept me occupied for a good month. But I wouldn’t call Destiny 2: Beyond Light a “new” game.
Stasis turns the Guardians into dark ice warriors
This is how I usually play: I regularly save the universe from Destiny. For professional reasons, as I am the expert on Bungie’s MMO shooter at MeinMMO. But also privately, I’ve been putting on the armor of a Guardian since 2014 and let loose in the Crucible or raid with my fireteam.
However, since Destiny 2 allows for plenty of free time, I also venture into other waters. Okay, that’s a nice way of saying that Destiny 2 spreads the thin, seasonal content like too little butter on a large slice of bread.
Whenever all the exotics are hunted and all quests are completed, I feel drawn to other games.
As a Guardian alternative, I donned a Warframe or joined the Division. I also have a glorious career as a dinosaur terror in Monster Hunter behind me or sought crazy weapons in Borderlands.
But I have also always had a lot of fun in single-player games: Whether Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, or the Souls titles, I’ve gotten around a lot.
Am I too old or just in a “gaming midlife crisis”?
2020 was somehow different: Titles like Final Fantasy 7: Remake or The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima actually fit perfectly into my target schema. Also expansions like Monster Hunter World: Iceborn or the expansion of Remnant were actually must-play titles.
Somehow I was just tired of it. Often, I lacked all motivation to turn on the console. So my free time in front of the screen tended to go towards streaming services. Only when friends called me in Warzone or my Guardian had a clear goal in sight did I turn on the PS4.
I have probably fallen victim to the “gaming midlife crisis”. And it was about time, I’ve been gaming intensively for 25 years – since I got a bulky Gameboy for my school enrollment.
I briefly tried to return to my childhood with Pokémon Go and tried to feel 20 years younger in TemTem – all in vain.
Don’t mourn for me: Recently I felt the gaming flame reignite. So I’m not too old either; I can still feel like a little schoolboy enjoying gaming.
But the flame of passion was extinguished: Unfortunately, my PS5 is now only coming in 2021…
The next-gen begins for me only in 2021
But until the PS5 finally arrives, I can and must be patient. In any case, the desire for the PlayStation 5 has shown me that my gamer heart is still beating. I’m definitely not ready to hang up my gaming career just yet.
And you definitely don’t have to read another reflection piece like this article in 2021. In conclusion, a big thank you to everyone who stayed engaged and a good start into the new year 2021!
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The streamer Sebastian “forsen” Fors has been unbanned on Twitch. He was actually banned indefinitely by Twitch, but now forsen is allowed to stream again.
This is what happened:
On November 30, forsen was banned by Twitch. He reacted in a stream to submitted images from fans. One of the images depicted bestiality. He opened it unknowingly and Twitch responded with a ban.
forsen has already been banned multiple times in the past and this time Twitch took harsh action. The ban was for “indefinite time” – so permanently.
Who is forsen anyway? The Swedish streamer is one of the biggest personalities on Twitch. Before his ban, he had 1.4 million followers and was among the top 100 on Twitch. There he showcased various games and interacted a lot with his viewers.
forsen announces comeback for today
This is what forsen posted: The streamer kept it short on Twitter. He wrote yesterday, on December 26: I am supposedly unbanned! See you tomorrow at 7:00 PM. That’s all.’
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The comeback of forsen will take place today, on December 27. He wants to stream again for his viewers on Twitch.
Why is there so much commotion about the ban? There has been a lot of discussion around forsen’s ban. After all, the streamer did not intentionally show the image with bestiality, but was caught by a nasty viewer.
Faithful fans of forsen then expressed sharp criticism. Twitch seems to measure with two different standards. Other streamers, often the name of Pokimane, are allowed to get away with much more on Twitch and only receive a warning at most. forsen, on the other hand, is banned indefinitely for this action.
The banning policy of Twitch has long been a controversial topic. Twitch had once clearly defined when one gets banned for nudity, but other cases are not as clearly defined. Here it is often a matter of discretion for Twitch officials. Some viewers then disagree with these decisions.
The streamer MissBehavin appeared naked on Twitch.
Recently, there have been discussions mainly about the streamer MissBehavin. She appeared naked on Twitch and posed for a sex show. However, Twitch only banned her for 4 days – too short in the eyes of many viewers. They demanded a permanent ban.
For forsen, however, things can now continue on Twitch. It remains to be seen whether the Swedish streamer will land in trouble again or if he will now strictly adhere to Twitch’s rules.
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After a difficult first year, Fallout 76 really stepped up in 2020. The general sentiment has clearly improved, just as MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus predicted. Let’s take a look at whether 2021 can get even better.
2020 for Fallout 76 looked like this: As early as late 2019, I predicted a strong year for Fallout 76 in 2020 – and I was right. Despite delays, the spring release of Wastelanders, the major update everyone was waiting for, happened.
That alone made Fallout 76 in a better position than at its release in November 2018, which was plagued by bugs and performance issues, with many players believing the game should have spent more time in development.
Even though One Wasteland did not work well for solo players, the update laid the groundwork for what was to come: Steel Dawn. We are currently in this update, and Fallout 76 is doing better than ever.
The three major updates of 2020 really helped the survival MMO. But what makes them so special, and how did they save Fallout 76?
Along with the NPCs, two factions emerged: the Raiders and the Settlers, which players can join since then. The story continued, and new systems were introduced, such as farmable gold bars for new top-tier equipment.
Wastelanders was designed so that new players could simply “sleep through” the first year and start fresh, while veterans had already done all the groundwork in the story.
NPCs and dialogues – What players have been waiting for.
This is how Fallout 76 improved: Through the new NPCs, their quests, and the changed areas, the previously dull, lifeless world of Fallout 76 was filled with life. Where before there were only monsters, ghouls, scorched, or at most super mutants wandering around, there are now finally human NPCs and lively characters to interact with.
The NPCs gave Fallout 76 a depth that was previously absent in this form. New players could dive straight into a richer world, and for veterans, there was again something new to discover – such as a horror hotel that was just an ordinary house in the middle of nowhere before Wastelanders.
Wastelanders gave Fallout 76 something that fans of the series missed in the game: interaction with the world. Before the update, players learned more about the story only through holotapes, terminals, or robots. Since Wastelanders, “real” people tell their stories.
The influence was also apparent on Steam, where Fallout 76 was released with Wastelanders. After a weak start there, reviews quickly climbed, and Fallout 76 became a “mostly positive” game.
Every enemy in the entire world adapts to the player’s level since One Wasteland – with certain lower limits to maintain a challenge. This has several benefits:
Rewards adapt to the level – no more “meaningless” farming
group play is strengthened, as veterans now benefit from “smaller” challenges
content remains fresh and relevant, as nearly every player can tackle it at any time
Character development remains intact. Through endgame equipment and the new legendary perks, players still become stronger, even as enemies adapt to them.
With “One Wasteland,” the daily operations with great rewards made their way into the game.
There was a problem: However, the adjustment of enemies led particularly new and solo players to feel incapable of completing game content alone. Groups or the help of stronger players became almost mandatory.
Features that make this easier, such as legendary perks, become available later in the game, and until then, newcomers have to struggle through. In our special on MeinMMO, author Florian Franck explains why One Wasteland hasn’t been well received by solo players.
In December 2019, I demanded 5 things that Fallout 76 needs to succeed. Among them were specializations and better dungeons. With the legendary perks, something that goes as “specializations” has appeared, and with the daily operations, there are exciting dungeons for up to four players. So One Wasteland already brought two of the things I demanded. Later, with Steel Dawn, more building sites from my list came via the new C.A.M.P. shelters. Only a text chat and more music are still missing, but the changes so far have already helped Fallout 76.
Steel Dawn – The beginning of a new era
The biggest change in Steel Dawn: With Steel Dawn, the last major update for Fallout 76 in 2020, the Steel Brotherhood entered the game. This is one of the most well-known and important factions of the entire franchise.
So far, the knights, paladins, and scholars could only be found as corpses. Now they have their own base, and players can interact with them, earn their trust, and get to know them.
Since Fallout 76 is set before all other Fallout parts, players can witness live how the Steel Brotherhood became one of the most important entities known to the world after the Great War.
The Steel Brotherhood is one of the most well-known factions of the Fallout universe.
This is how Fallout 76 improved: The Steel Brotherhood is a faction that particularly excites fans of the series. It has appeared in every Fallout installment and has already achieved legendary status.
Additionally, Fallout 76 received numerous gameplay changes, such as more weapons and armor, an improved survival mechanic, and C.A.M.P. shelters – your own vaults that you can build underground.
In December 2019, I demanded 5 things that Fallout 76 needs to succeed. Among them were specializations and better dungeons. With the legendary perks, something that goes as “specializations” has appeared, and with the daily operations, there are exciting dungeons for up to four players. So One Wasteland already brought two of the things I demanded.
With Steel Dawn, further building sites from my list came via the new C.A.M.P. shelters. Only a text chat and more music are still missing, but the changes so far have already helped Fallout 76.
2021 and the Steel Brotherhood – Here’s what’s next
Steel Dawn and the Steel Brotherhood are just the beginning of a new, large story arc that begins in late 2020 and is set to span across 2021.
In an interview with Project Lead Jeff Gardiner and Lead Quest Designer Brianna Schneider here on MeinMMO, we learned a bit about how the story will progress in 2021. The Steel Brotherhood will remain an important factor for players.
Jeff Gardiner talked to us about the future of Fallout 76.
Some further content has also been announced, which partially addresses the criticism players still voice:
the storage space will be increased
the inventory will be more organized
the map will provide more detailed information on what can be found in corresponding vending machines
perk loadouts are coming, allowing you to create your own “classes”
Before that, Season 3 will already introduce new companions into the game, the so-called “Companions lite.” Yasmin Chowdhury will provide you with food and drink and sell you rare cooking recipes. Solomon Hardy offers medical supplies and can heal you for a fee.
The changes that are currently known for 2021 promise an even better year than 2020. As Fallout 76 can already build on the strong innovations, it now has the chance to evolve into a top title in the genre.
Proudly, 7 Title Updates have already been released for FIFA 21, even though the latest FIFA installment is not even 3 months old. But have all these updates really improved the game?
As in the last year, numerous patches have also been released for the latest FIFA title. These brought some gameplay changes and fixed a lot of bugs.
We take a look at the biggest gameplay changes and clarify whether the game is now truly better than at launch.
What updates have there been? In relatively short intervals since release (October 6, 2020), numerous updates have been released:
If you count the additional updates 3.1 and 6.1, you actually reach a total of 9 patches in about 8 weeks. In comparison: FIFA 20 received a total of 7 Title Updates in the first 8 weeks after release.
Have the updates made FIFA 21 really better?
What has changed with the updates? The first major gameplay changes came with Title Update 3. Here, various Skill Moves were adjusted:
The overly strong “Elastico” was slightly nerfed and
other tricks like the “Sombrero-Flick” and “Ball-Roll/Scoop-Turn” were corrected, as they were not functioning properly.
Title Update 4 finally improved a major gameplay annoyance – the referees. They issued way too many yellow cards before the update and blew the whistle too early. The patch addressed this issue.
Referees caused a lot of frustration in FIFA 21
Next came Title Update 5, which mainly dealt with the D-pad tactics.
The tactics “Pressure on Mistakes”, “Pressing after Loss of Ball”, and “Constant Pressure” have become more effective.
In addition, the overly strong tactics “Overload on Ball Side” and “Team Pressing” were nerfed.
Title Update 6 was really significant, as it finally addressed the automatic AI blocks of the defense. These were simply too strong and prevented far too many shots on goal in the penalty area. Furthermore, the speed boost after a step-over was significantly reduced.
Finally, Title Update 7 was released. This patch again revised the referee logic so that yellow cards are distributed more sensibly and last-man fouls are assessed more logically. Additionally, the sharply struck low cross was slowed down and another speed boost was removed, this time affecting the boost after feinting a shot.
What still needs to improve: Despite the many gameplay changes, there are still issues in FIFA 21 that are important to the community (via reddit). Here, the problems with
Is FIFA 21 now better than at launch? Whether FIFA 21 is truly better than at launch must be decided by each FIFA player for themselves. However, the fact is that EA has adjusted the gameplay in important areas and corrected major errors. Overpowered tricks and tactics have been weakened, and the referees have become fairer.
Additionally, not much has changed in the current meta as well as in shooting. The game plays similarly to how it did at launch, just a bit fairer and without exaggerated AI blocks that made defending too easy. If the existing issues are addressed now, FIFA 21 is on a good path gameplay-wise.
What do you currently think of FIFA 21? Can you enjoy the gameplay? If you are still looking for reinforcements for your team, we have some affordable suggestions for you.
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The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov brings new content with Patch 0.12.9 during the Christmas season. In addition to four new weapons, the map “Woods” has also been overhauled and is now twice as large. For new players, the entry into Escape from Tarkov has never been as interesting as it is now.
What is included in the new update: With Update 0.12.9, the progress of all players will be reset. The wipe comes as a surprise to many players, as the developer studio “Battlestate Games” had previously announced wipes earlier and held “pre-wipe events”. The events featured more gear, allowing players to test high-end equipment without fear of losses.
The new update is special because not only have four new weapons been added to the game, but also footsteps, weapon sounds, and noises have been revised. A new ability, “Immunity”, has been added, and metabolism has also been adjusted in this step. Certain types of ammunition now have a higher chance of causing bleeding. There is a distinction between heavy and light bleeding. Escape from Tarkov feels almost like a new game due to these changes and offers both veterans and newcomers a new challenge.
The map “Woods” has also been completely overhauled with the update.
Overhaul of the Woods map: One of the oldest maps, “Woods”, has been completely overhauled with the update and is now twice as large.
Bonus for new players: New players receive a supply package from suppliers in the first 7 days of play. This makes it a little easier for all players to start in the hardcore shooter.
Why the entry for new players is now so interesting: Due to the wipe, all players start from scratch. Escape from Tarkov is a PvPvE hardcore shooter that relies on high realism. As a newcomer, you may find yourself facing heavily armored and extremely well-equipped veterans. Thanks to their armor and better weapons, these players have a significant advantage in combat. In the first weeks after the wipe, all players have the same chances. The PMC starting equipment has been overhauled and optimized. PMC stands for your main character in Escape from Tarkov. Additionally, there is a bonus in the first 7 days of play, and players receive a supply package with gear and weapons daily.
These are the four new weapons in Escape from Tarkov
The new version also brings four new weapons into the game. We will introduce these to you in detail.
The KRISS Vector comes in two variants.
The Vector comes in two variants: The KRISS Vector is now available with 9x19mm ammunition and also with the ammunition type .45 ACP. Both variants can be set to single shot, double shot, and fully automatic. The .45 ACP version has a fire rate of 1100 rounds, while the 9x19mm version has a fire rate of 950 rounds per minute.
The UMP45 is a fully automatic submachine gun.
UMP45: The UMP45 from Heckler & Koch is a fully automatic submachine gun. Like the Vector, the UMP is loaded with .45 ACP ammunition. You can switch between single shot and full auto. The fire rate is 600 rounds per minute.
The sniper rifle Mk-18 .338LM is new in Escape from Tarkov.
Sniper Rifle Lapua: The sniper rifle Mk-18 .338LM is equipped with a .338 Lapua Magnum magazine. This makes the rifle excellent for long distances and extremely precise and deadly. Due to its modular design, the sniper rifle is suitable for any playstyle.
These are other highlights of the update
The patch notes are very extensive and can be read in the official forum. We detail the highlights of the patch.
Face shields and glasses can reduce the effect of flashbangs. This gives you better chances to survive in combat.
New equipment: PMC tops and bottoms, body armor, carrying systems, balaclavas, and tops for Scavs
Numerous changes for weapon mods
Simplification of Jaeger quests
Reduced the character’s overweight from 40kg to 35kg.
Escape from Tarkov was released in early access on July 27, 2017, and is developed by Battlestate Games. Through its own launcher, the hardcore shooter continues to enjoy great popularity in 2020. Player numbers surged significantly in 2020, achieving 1st place in the game charts on Twitch in June 2020.
For new players, the Christmas season and the major content update are ideal for claiming the best loot after the wipe.
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MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese bought a lot of hardware for his PC in 2020.However, the new WQHD monitor is one of his highlights. Why, you will find out here.
Since I was 12, I’ve been dealing with PCs. That’s almost 20 years ago now, and during all that time, I’ve learned and bought quite a bit. For myself, my friends, and my family, I regularly assemble PCs. As a result, I am intensively engaged with hardware.
For the last 5 years, an Asus VG248QE served as my main monitor. It was already a sporty device in 2015. 24 inches, 1 ms response time, and proud 144 Hz. However, it was “only” Full HD.
But I didn’t care about the resolution. I usually keep my hardware until it no longer works and needs to be replaced. That’s why I didn’t change the monitor until October 2020.
However, issues with the device (burned-in browser interfaces, problems when turning on) ultimately led to the need for a new one. I read up for a few days to find out what was right for me. My conclusion: Now it’s time to take the step towards WQHD. My PC is strong enough.
I don’t necessarily need 4K on the computer, as I have that with my Xbox Series X on the TV.
This is how I selected the right monitor
The agony of choice: You all probably know the next step. You now know what the hardware needs to achieve. In my case: 27 inches, WQHD, good response times, G-Sync, IPS panel, no less than 144 Hz, and just a beautiful picture.
Now, you still have to decide on a brand and model. And user opinions on hardware can be found in abundance on the internet. If you ask many people, you’ll get many opinions.
The good: Many user opinions on new products
The bad: They range from very good to very bad for each model
I looked at Rtings.com and sorted there by highly rated models in my price range. For my favorites, I then watched YouTube videos on different channels to see the parts in action.
That quickly paid off. After about 2 days, I had a model in mind that should adorn my desk. I preferred to skim the user opinions on the internet. I also wanted to make my own experiences and could, if necessary, make use of the return policy.
Which monitor did I choose? Initially, I decided on the LG 27GN850, which I ordered from Amazon. However, the delivery did not take about 3 days as announced, but kept getting delayed. Sure, I could have waited. But the trend indicated that it would take longer and longer. After about 14 days, I canceled the order and then chose the monitor that I had chosen as my second favorite.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. It also met all my requirements and was delivered the day after I ordered it.
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That’s why the purchase was so important
This is what’s better about gaming now: I admit, it was initially a bit of an adjustment to play on such a large monitor with the new resolution. Text is smaller, the display is bigger. I first logged into WoW – I had just updated it. Just to take a look. And even here, in a game that doesn’t have the best graphics, I was convinced of the purchase of the Asus monitor.
The colors are bright and really present. A shimmer of an effect twirls in the different shades of red around my character. Everything is just beautiful that is happening on my display.
Especially compared to the washed-out TN panel I was using before.
I’ve been using the monitor for 2 months now and can say:
I enjoy watching cutscenes in games. The larger picture and the rich colors are simply fun in combination.
I perceive content from games quite differently due to the new, sharper resolution. Everything now feels like “next-gen” on the PC.
Here I write the articles for you and play my games – Who can recognize all the desktop icons?
That’s why it was important: My PC has long been powerful enough to deliver good performance at WQHD. I rode the Full HD wave over the past years and was happy with it. This is mainly because I didn’t have a stronger monitor to compare it to. I didn’t feel any performance limits with my old model. Everything ran wonderfully at 1080p.
With the new monitor, I no longer limit myself and my PC. I can now get real performance out of my computer. It previously only half-heartedly loaded a few textures and is now really getting into gear.
New games like Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, which tempts with compelling textures and particularly many details, I can now really enjoy. For me, the purchase only turned out to be important afterward. Because now I see before me what I missed in previous years.
The developers of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) have posted a greeting to the community at the end of the year 2020. In it, Studio Director Matt Firor discusses how well the year went and what didn’t work so well. He also gives an outlook on 2021.
How is ESO doing? According to Firor, 2020 saw as many new players start and actively play as not since 2015. Players are playing longer and more frequently. This was the last time in 2015 when the console version of ESO was released.
The new game content, especially the large Greymoor update, has opened up new possibilities for players and told new stories.
Greymoor launched the major vampire story.
Despite the strong player numbers, there have been problems. Performance and stability have not been as good as they should have been. The developers have had difficulties fixing this due to enforced work-from-home arrangements since March.
Firor concludes with an outlook for 2021. These urgent issues are to be addressed more strongly, and the focus will be more on improvement than on new features.
Highlights and Issues 2020
This went well: According to Firor, ESO has become a kind of “sanctuary” for players during the Corona pandemic in 2020. Players have had longer sessions in the game to escape from the stressful reality for a while.
Many of these players have built true “nests.” The Elder Scrolls Online is among the MMORPGs with the best housing systems, where players can spend a lot of time – which they apparently have done.
Players have apparently been busy with their houses in ESO.
This did not go well: Due to the focus on new content, the developers struggled to pay attention to the game’s performance. Performance and stability were in an “unacceptable” state.
Since developers had already started working early on the upcoming updates, work on performance improvements fell by the wayside.
What’s next in 2021
Firor promises that these issues will be addressed more strongly in 2021:
I want to emphasize that we will generally dedicate more time to stability and game performance in 2021 and spend less time on new game systems. The standards for our content updates will remain the same.
This Minecraft player has captured all the mobs in the game and trapped them in a museum. He showcases the impressive result in the video.
Minecraft has long been known for players building impressive structures that take dozens of hours of work. In the game’s subreddit, user Woetson has now shared a video of his latest project: a huge museum featuring all mob types in the game. In a small tour, he shows what his museum contains.
Museum built in Survival mode: Even though the museum looks quite impressive, there is one fact that makes this building much more interesting. Normally, such large projects are built in Creative mode, where everything can be placed freely according to one’s wishes. In this case, however, the entire museum was created in “Survival” mode. This was particularly challenging when hunting for the individual mob types. Creatures like charged creepers are a huge danger, as they can blow a massive hole in the museum with just one explosion.
The charged creeper could cause chaos – if it ever breaks free.
In general, it is quite difficult to get all the creatures into their cells, as they often have to be led through several hundred blocks across the game world. Additionally, each mob must be given a name tag, as many creatures in Minecraft simply disappear after a while otherwise – just obtaining so many name tags must have taken quite a while.
Although Woetson does not remember the exact duration of the project, he estimates that he has put “at least 200 hours” into the museum – which is evident in the structure along with its “inhabitants”.
Some creatures are missing: A few mobs, by the way, Woetson has not yet been able to trap in the museum, which has to do with the mobs themselves. Creatures like the Ender Dragon or the Wither are extremely difficult to contain without them laying waste to the entire surroundings. Also, water creatures are still missing, but Woetson has already announced: An attached aquarium is the next project for his survival world.
Community is enthusiastic: In the Minecraft subreddit, there has been a lot of support for the project. With more than 52,000 upvotes, it is one of the most popular Minecraft posts of all time. Fellow players appreciate what Woetson has built in Survival mode and praise especially the design, but also the ambition.
What do you think of this project? Have you ever undertaken and completed such a large project?
The Zombie Mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War offers some booster drinks that grant you various abilities. A YouTuber mixed and tasted these fictional drinks according to the recipes. Most of them he regretted.
What are these drinks? In the Zombie Mode of Cold War, you receive the well-known perks of the game through energy drinks. They can be found in vending machines scattered across the map. Instead of packing them into your loadout beforehand, you take a sip from the can and receive a perk in return.
These extras function similarly to those in the regular game, except that you can have up to six active at the same time and even upgrade them later. You can find more about this in our beginner’s guide to the Zombie Mode in Cold War.
Do you need power in Zombie Mode? The perk drinks help.
The special thing about the drinks is: They have a list of ingredients. Each of these skill-ups states exactly what it contains. YouTuber JohnyJ25 made it his goal to replicate all of these drinks as accurately as possible and try them out.
YouTuber mixes skill-ups and regrets it
What’s in the drinks? Many of the drinks contained ingredients that are unsuitable or even deadly for humans, including bromine, smelling salts, animal urine, gasoline, and amphetamines. JohnJ25 therefore only used the ingredients that are safe and omitted or replaced the others. He estimated the proportions. His recipes are as follows:
Jugger-Nog (improves health)
carbonated milk
whole egg powder
spinach powder
iron supplements
Tempo-Cola (faster reloading)
mineral water
glucose
cocoa nut extract
caffeine
guarana
taurine
cayenne pepper
Quick Revive (revival accelerated)
cold coffee
concentrated chicken broth
anchovy paste
soda water
Stamina (higher speed)
lemon juice
lemon zest
vitamin K supplement
capsaicin (cayenne pepper)
Elemental Soda (shots cause elemental damage)
soda water
magnesium supplement
zinc supplement
calcium supplement
chromium supplement
Death Daiquiri (aim assist for critical hits)
white rum
sugar
strawberry oil
ginseng
turmeric
ginkgo
‘dried newt eye’ (mustard)
By the way, we do not recommend anyone to replicate this. Incorrect dosing, especially of the supplements or allergens, can lead to bad outcomes. Furthermore, it seems that none of these drinks are worth it…
This is how the experiment went: JohnyJ25 tried all of the drinks and cannot really recommend any of them – except for the Elemental Soda, which according to him just tastes like water. The rest is absolutely disgusting.
In the video, you can see him gagging, spitting out the drinks, or nearly throwing up:
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Understandably, you might want to skip the drinks now. Who wants to drink cat urine or gasoline? Better to use an Easter egg that strengthens you every round if you don’t want to unnecessarily torture your soldiers.
Whether more drinks will come in the future or whether the developers might adjust the ingredients out of mercy, we cannot say for sure. However, we already know that various new modes and content are planned. Read here on MeinMMO, how the cool Zombie Mode of Call of Duty: Cold War will continue.
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The creators of the MMORPG Camelot Unchained have released their first game: Final Stand Ragnarök (PC) has entered First Access. In the game, up to 1000 players are supposed to fight against thousands of NPCs simultaneously, but initially, it starts with 10 players and 5 champions in a “First Access.”
What kind of game is this? Final Stand Ragnarök is
officially a “match and lobby-based PvE game that focuses on action and co-op”
unofficially, “FS:R” is like a detached PvE mode from the MMORPG Camelot Unchained, which focuses on massive battles.
The game is designed to eventually allow 1000 players to fight against thousands of NPCs in a massive real-time battle. Players fight at the end of the world in Norse mythology, Ragnarök, against hordes of enemies from Hel and must protect Asgard.
Hel is the realm of the dead in Norse mythology, ruled by the goddess Hel. She looks like Cate Blanchett, as we know from “Thor 3: Ragnarok.”
Aella, the Amazon, is one of the 5 heroines from FS:R.
At the moment, the game is in “First Access,” starting with 10 players: The developers aim to experiment with additional modes, sometimes reducing it to 4 players and sometimes increasing it to 20 players.
In the current early version, heroes must protect the village of Odi in the frosty woods of Valhalla and maintain the defense established by Odin and the Aesir.
They face skeletons, liches, death priests, necromancers, and all the other friendly undead from Helheim.
There will probably never be a shortage of enemies.
Amazon, Berserker, and an Icy Rogue
These are the heroes of the players: Ragnarök offers players 5 heroes to choose from:
Aella the Amazon – a bow shooter
Bjorn-snur the Berserker – A man and his axe
Gwen the Spearmaiden – she fights with her spear and has a mythical horn to summon spirits
Jalbal-Sulth the Peacemaker – the hero has been “deprived of his life but not his honor,” he always carries a shield
Yuki – the Ice-Demon – She uses stealth and the weapons “Kama and Kunai.” She also focuses on ice attacks.
From left: Bjorn, Gwen, Aella, Yuki, and Jalbal-Sulth.
How much does the game cost? The game is available starting at $15 in the store. The most expensive version costs up to $95.
The game is available right next to Camelot Unchained.
Things to consider when buying: The game is still in a very early version.
Studio head Marc Jacobs says players should prepare for some frustration. The developers themselves haven’t encountered any major problems, but there’s no guarantee it will stay that way.
In the trailer, the developers ironically play with the bugs, missing content, and the raw version of the game, but also promise that many additional contents like crafting and combos will come and that they will never resort to Pay2Win.
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First Stand: Ragnarök is now like a “PvE mode” that has been detached.
The developers say that this game helps them as a team immensely to advance the development of the MMORPG. According to developer statements from Discord, which were spread on reddit: Everything you do to the code in Ragnarök carries over into Camelot Unchained.
Studio head Mark Jacobs also says: If Ragnarök becomes the success they hope for, it will help Camelot Unchained because they will have more money to hire developers.
As a result, there has been a really bad atmosphere surrounding Final Stand: Ragnarök from the beginning. In the YouTube trailer for the game, comments and likes are disabled, as they would probably have been flooded with flames from hardcore fans.
Camelot Unchained was first announced in 2012. Even today, it is far from a release.
Camelot Unchained is considered one of the most interesting new MMORPGs in development by many MMORPG veterans who started with Dark Age of Camelot. The project was originally launched with crowdfunding, but that also brings problems, as we know:
In GTA Online, there are some encounters you wouldn’t always expect. MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp also had an experience where she was suddenly kidnapped by a player for a date in Los Santos.
What happened? I had logged into GTA Online as usual to help out with a few heists. One of my favorite activities is to help beginners in the game. But when an invitation to a yacht from a player appeared, I spontaneously decided to follow it.
I didn’t know at the time that this would turn into a breathtaking “date.” But my curiosity to see a yacht took me there.
Yacht, boat, car, and jet – I had never seen Los Santos like this
This is how the “date” started: As I said, I followed the invitation of a player I didn’t know to his yacht. I had never seen one from the inside and was looking forward to it. Since there were more players hanging out on the yacht, I initially thought nothing of it.
I took the time on the yacht to enjoy the view
After about 10 minutes of exploring the yacht, all the other players were thrown off the yacht. I was still standing there with the owner who had invited me. When he asked me if I was a woman and I confirmed it, he then messaged me in the game to just follow him.
Curiously, I followed him and saw that he had called a dinghy. We got in, and a joyride started that took us back to the mainland. We got out there, and a while passed until a cool car appeared.
Not for the first time did I wonder what this player was up to. But when I didn’t get into the car and he honked several times, I eventually got in. We don’t want to be rude!
The player became increasingly impatient as I didn’t get in
After a refreshing drive, we arrived at his base. I should probably go inside, I thought. Once I got down there, I was almost breathless: he had so many vehicles, tanks, and helicopters. The whole base was filled with expensive things. He proudly showed me everything and gave me a tour.
After we had seen everything, the joyride continued with the car until we arrived at the Los Santos airport. There, I was told to wait outside the hangar. After a short time, he appeared with a huge jet.
This is how the joint outing ended: The grand finale of the “date” was the flight in the jet, flying into the sunset. I enjoyed the view so much that I even forgot to take a few screenshots.
After that, we flew back to his hangar (which, by the way, was also completely full) at the airport and got out of the jet. Then a message from him arrived: “That was really beautiful!” I agreed with him and thanked him for the outing; after all, I had never been shown around Los Santos so beautifully before.
After this experience, I had to fly towards the beautiful sunset myself
My conclusion from this experience: In GTA Online, you often encounter the most annoying types of players the game has to offer. But after this experience, I realized that it doesn’t always have to be that way. It was a nice change to have a “date” instead of receiving messages telling me to “send nudes.” Even though this experience wasn’t associated with romantic feelings for me, I am thankful for it and will gladly remember it.
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Tony Flame’s Twitter account, head designer of Call of Duty: Cold War, was hacked. However, the hackers surprisingly received a lot of support from followers.
This is what happened: On December 25, some strange tweets suddenly appeared on Tony Flame’s Twitter channel. He was apparently hacked and was not responsible for the posts.
While hackers are usually viewed negatively by the community, there was actually support here. The hackers demanded the removal of SBMM, meaning skill-based matchmaking.
Hackers receive thousands of likes
This was the tweet: The tweet has since been deleted, but quick fans managed to take a screenshot, which we include here:
The tweet translates to: “Activision, remove SBMM. You are ruining the game I’ve worked so hard on.”
This is how followers reacted: There was surprisingly a lot of support for the tweet. Within a short time, the tweet had over 6000 likes – compared to that, Flame’s normal posts often don’t even get 2000 likes.
There were also numerous comments agreeing. The top comment states: “Finally, the developers are reacting.”
Even under other posts made by Flame, there are voices regarding SBMM. For example, on December 25, Flame uploaded a picture and wished especially the “Christmas noobs” a Merry Christmas. There it was commented: “The Christmas noobs are hiding thanks to SBMM, I can’t find them.”
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What about SBMM in CoD? This is a contentious issue and is brought up repeatedly in every CoD installment. Through skill-based matchmaking, players are placed in lobbies where similarly skilled players are present. In doing so, the performance of previous matches is especially evaluated.
You can’t really dominate and rack up points in a noob lobby. You always have strong opponents in front of you, which some players find disheartening. Especially stronger players feel they can never really relax, but must always push their limits.
Recently, in mid-December, there was an action against SBMM by some players. They intentionally played worse:
In Fortnite, the winter skin “Snowmando” is currently available to unlock. We will show you what you need to do to get it for free.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: The Operation: Snowdown is ongoing. This is the Christmas event in Fortnite and brings you a new task to complete every day.
For each task, there is also a reward. On December 25, you could also get the skin “Snowmando”. We will show you all the steps you need to take to get the skin.
Unlocking Snowmando – Here’s how
Complete these tasks: If you haven’t checked in to Fortnite the last few days, you need to do a few things. The reward is only available if you successfully complete all tasks of the Operation: Snowdown. At least until December 25, because that’s when you can get the Snowmando skin.
There are a total of 9 tasks you need to complete to unlock the winter skin. These include:
If you complete all these tasks, you will receive the Snowmando skin in your inventory and can equip it in the next round.
How long do you have to unlock it? You can still complete the tasks until January 5. However, you only have until December 28 to receive the cosmetics. So you need to hurry.
What is the Snowmando skin? This skin is already known from Fortnite. It is an NPC that appears on the map. For example, he sells you the Big Chill, a powerful grenade launcher.
Now you can also play as this skin without spending any money. You only need to complete the tasks by December 28.
What you should definitely do in Fortnite for Christmas, you can find out here:
In Destiny 2, the Trials of Osiris are giving away their best weapon, Astral Horizon, to everyone. You just have to participate and not necessarily win, but hurry up.
Why get into the Trials for Christmas?The Trials of Osiris have finally arrived in Beyond Light. Here, the best players actually compete to earn 7 victories and reach the Lighthouse. The best weapons and stylish gear of the PvP side are unreachable for many.
However, until December 29, any Guardian can actually secure the best weapon from the endgame mode: the Astral Horizon. You don’t have to earn a single victory – the shotgun is a gift for participating.
MeinMMO explains why you need the shotgun and how you can guarantee to snag one now.
This weapon is a gift: The shotgun Astral Horizon (eng. Astral Horizon) is one of the few top shotguns in the kinetic slot. In Season 12, the special weapon is the highlight of the Trials loot pool.
Almost every roll of the Astral Horizon hits hard
This is what makes the shotgun so good: Astral Horizon belongs to the slower-firing shotguns, but they hit hard. They can kill enemy Guardians from a distance with just one shot.
Currently, another shotgun of this type dominates PvP: Felwinter’s Lie (via destinytracker.com). However, you can only get this weapon back in Season 13, and it also belongs in the elemental slot. This makes Astral Horizon the currently best alternative.
Astral Horizon also stands out because you mostly have good perks to choose from. The God roll for PvP might look like this:
Barrel: Full Choke (reduces spread) or Arrowhead Brake (+10 range, -15 handling)
Magazine: Assault Mag (+10 rate of fire, +15 stability) or Enhanced Rounds (+10 range)
Perk 1: Quickdraw (weapon can be drawn and swapped quickly)
Perk 2: Opening Shot (improves range and precision on the first shot – resets every few seconds)
Masterwork: Handling or Range
If you manage to go flawless to the Lighthouse, you can also look forward to the master version of the weapon. This has even better stats as a masterwork and through mods.
Not so peaceful Christmas – it’s chaotic in the Crucible
Get Astral Horizon easily in the Trials from 26.12. to 29.12.
Here’s how to guarantee the weapon: With an additional weekly bounty, Bungie made the Trials more attractive. The exclusive reward for the 3rd victory can only be earned through participation. And until December 29, that’s guaranteed Astral Horizon.
You can virtually “fight through” to the shotgun and theoretically lose every single round.
Even losses fill up the bounty, it just takes a few more rounds.
You also don’t need to place a high value on your light level – it just needs to be above 1,210 to start.
The short version: Get the bounty “End Game” from Saint-14 and complete a few matches!
Be sure to grab the bounty “End Game” from Saint-14
How do you get the most out of the Trials weekend? If you are in the Trials mood, you can also tackle the bounty with all 3 characters once each. This way, you get 3 versions of the shotgun. If the holidays bring you luck and you achieve 3 victories on your ticket, you will also receive an additional version of the shotgun.
Traditionally, when strong weapons are easy to obtain, more people play – the holidays are likely to attract Guardians in front of their screens. This means that through the Companion App and other LFG platforms people are currently looking for teammates (often without microphones). So, even if you don’t have a full friends list, you can easily snag the Astral Horizon.
By the way, matches will be played on Javelin-4 until December 29. These are the other rewards this week:
5 victories: Trials rocket launcher “The Answer from Tomorrow”
7 victories: Helmet from the Trials set
Flawless: Astral Horizon as a master weapon (Adept)
Are you excited about this Christmas gift from the Trials? Now you can finally pay back the sliding Guardians with their Felwinter’s Lie using Astral Horizon. If you prefer PvE weapons, 2021 will bring you great joy: Destiny 2 is finally bringing back the coolest weapons from part 1
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Almost every MMORPG has them, but are they really still relevant? Get me X hides, kill X orcs… Are these filler quests just meant to waste time? Or is there more to it? And could it be done better?
Often, quests in MMORPGs tell small or even larger stories that bring the lore closer to the player or advance the main story. We meet interesting NPCs who fill the game world with life, and we get the feeling of achieving something and making our mark in the world.
Not every mission has a profound story: But there are other missions. Tasks that have no deeper meaning or purpose. A farmer wants us to harvest 20 turnips from his field for him, or the hunter sends us to defeat a horde of orcs that are disturbing the hunting area. These quests always follow a very similar pattern. We are supposed to collect a certain number of items or defeat some enemies before we receive the reward.
It may seem strange when the hero learns that the dark dragon has launched an attack on the city, reducing houses to rubble, and one actually wants to intervene. But one cannot, because one is simply not strong enough yet. While the townspeople are in fear for their lives, the hero first sets out to kill some straying wolves so that he can finally level up and take on the beast.
Dragons are powerful foes. Therefore, grinding is sometimes necessary to defeat the creatures. Main missions must then wait.
Kill and Fetch Quests are Justified in an MMORPG
However, so-called fetch and kill quests have their justification, especially in MMORPGs. This type of role-playing functions somewhat differently than single-player games. In MMORPGs, some missions are often just a means to an end, allowing characters to level up and acquire important items. It’s about effectively and quickly advancing the hero.
For MMORPGs often lure players with a particularly interesting endgame, where for many fans the real game truly begins. Sieges, raids, mass battles, or guild wars often keep an MMORPG interesting for longer than a story that can be completed in a few hours. Especially those who already know this story and perhaps want to start anew with an additional character want to get to the endgame as quickly as possible. And here, grinding plays a significant role.
Grinding to the Endgame: In essence, simple missions like kill and fetch quests are grinding. Such missions can typically be repeated infinitely. They are quite simple in structure, can be completed quickly alongside other activities, and provide the necessary reward in the form of loot and experience points. Through these types of quests, it is then possible to bring one’s character to the desired level quite easily, whether through EXP, items, or gold.
For this reason, kill and fetch quests are not inherently to be condemned. The question is only, could it perhaps be done better? Could we present this type of mission in a more appealing way?
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, grinding in the form of “kill X enemies” is important to level up quickly and acquire important items.
Even Simple Quests Can Be Fun with Good Stories
The foundation must remain: The basic structure of collecting items or defeating enemies should remain untouched. After all, that’s what brings in rewards in a relatively simple way. But such tasks can be wrapped in more interesting stories that don’t just bluntly state: “Kill X monsters” or “Bring me X items”.
Imagine a quest line:
A horde of orcs attacks a farm, and the hero must help. Thus, he must first drive away these attackers, which happens when he has defeated X of them.
Then he must pursue the orc horde back to their camp. There, he needs to defeat the greenskins, which again means taking out X orcs. But that was just the vanguard.
A larger horde lies in wait in the mountains. Meanwhile, another group has gathered, making life difficult again for the farm’s inhabitants.
In the end, there could also be a boss fight.
This is just one possible example of how kill and fetch quests can be designed a bit more interesting and modern, giving the entire system more significance in the game world and story, without completely removing it from the game.
The downside, however, is that something like this is more complicated to develop than simply offering a “kill X” task without much quest and story.
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Even in WoW, the question arises: “Grinding or Questing”?
Level Restrictions Should Be Used with Care
Do not place artificial barriers in front of the player: Furthermore, MMORPGs should simply handle level-restricted quests with more consideration. The previously mentioned point, that first kill and fetch quests or grinding are necessary before the hero can fight the dragon, would not disrupt the story so much if one could defeat a few monsters on the way to the dragon, and that was part of the quest’s narrative.
Players who have not reached the necessary level must fight through the ranks of the dragon’s minions and level up that way, while those who are already strong enough can directly attack the monster. In this way, the player is not pulled out of the flow of the game and the story. The simple tasks are still present for leveling up, but they are integrated into the current task.
Make simple missions a bit more interesting: There are many ways to incorporate kill and fetch quests into an MMORPG in such a way that they do not pull the player out of immersion. That is, the illusion of being in another world instead of just playing a game.
This requires creativity, and this should easily be employed in a video game. Basically, designers can let their imaginations run wild regarding quest design. Yet sometimes it doesn’t feel like they are doing so. With a bit more creativity, so much could be achieved.
Because kill and fetch quests are part of an MMORPG, but they don’t always have to be immediately recognizable as such. Embedded in good stories, it would simply be more enjoyable and interesting to complete these tasks. And the question of whether this type of quest is still relevant wouldn’t even arise.
In Pokémon GO the second winter weekend has started. In this event, Regice, altered incense, and special winter Pokémon await you.
How long does the event last? It started today, on December 26, at 8:00 AM. The bonuses are only available over the weekend. Tomorrow, on December 27 at 10:00 PM, the event will be over again.
You can relax and play from the sofa this weekend, as it mainly revolves around the item incense. We give you the event overview.
All info about the winter weekend
These are the bonuses: This time the list of bonuses is not that long. But also consider that at the same time the Christmas event is running and you will receive additional bonuses there. For the winter weekend, there are:
Regice returns to Level 5 raids and can also be caught in its shiny form.
AR field research gives you different rewards
The incense attracts special Pokémon. These include: Botogel, Schneppke, Seemops, Shnebedeck, Frigometri, Rossana, and Petznief
This is how it works with the incense: The incense is still only active for one hour during this event period. It does not attract more Pokémon than usual, but still only one monster per minute.
You will most frequently attract Seemops and Shnebedeck. At least that is indicated by the first incense attempts of players. The incense seems to also attract other Pokémon that are not part of the event. But that is very rare.
What you should know about Regice: This legendary Pokémon can also be shiny, and you need at least 3 players to have a chance. The effective types are Fire, Steel, Fighting, and Rock. The best counters are:
What happens after the weekend? Until December 31, the Christmas event runs in Pokémon GO. Right after that, the New Year’s event will continue.
However, there are already other events planned for January. These include a Unova event and Community Day. An overview of all known events can be found here:
It’s Christmas in WoW too, and there are special gifts. Don’t forget about them amidst the Shadowlands hustle…
Most players of World of Warcraft are currently likely staying permanently in the Shadowlands. No wonder, after all WoW: Shadowlands is only a month old, and there’s still plenty to do for most. However, one should not lose sight of the fact that time is also passing in the rest of the game world. Currently, the annual Winter Veil Festival is taking place again. It rewards players year after year with new gifts and toys. You shouldn’t miss out this time either.
The cute Pepe is waiting for you.
Where are the gifts? This depends on which faction you belong to. You need to visit the large Winter Veil tree of your faction.
Horde players travel to Orgrimmar for this. The tree is in the Valley of Honor and is hard to miss.
Alliance players go to Ironforge and visit the banking district. Right in front of the bank entrance, Father Winter sits along with the large tree.
After that, you can start opening gifts. Make sure you open all of them and don’t miss any – because there are some rewards.
That’s what the little “Jingles” looks like. Image source: wowhead
What’s new in 2020? In 2020, there are two new rewards from the gifts that you should secure.
The first is “Jingles”, a purple Raptor baby with white spots that you can also use as a battle pet. Anyone who enjoys pet battles should definitely not miss out on this pet.
The second gift is the Wreath Ring, a new toy for your collection. You can use it to throw a wreath like a frisbee at another player. The other player automatically catches the wreath and then throws it back to you.
In addition, Pepe fans can still get a new version of the little bird, which now wears a winter hat and has a beard. Pepe is right next to Father Winter and is also hard to miss. Last year Blizzard had already promoted him, but he wasn’t available yet.
How much longer does it last? The Winter Veil Festival is active until January 1st inclusive. So you have exactly one more week from today to grab the gifts.
Have you already picked up the Winter Veil gifts? Or would you have completely forgotten about them?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a versatile game that can be a bit overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve put together 13 tips in this beginner’s guide to help you get started.
What is ESO anyway? The Elder Scrolls Online takes place in the same universe as the single-player series The Elder Scrolls. It is not meant to be a classic MMORPG, but also features many single-player elements. Thus, it is among the best MMOs for solo players.
Moreover, in ESO, you can experience everything anywhere at any level. With the addition of “One Tamriel”, your character is always appropriately scaled. ESO stands out particularly for its beautiful setting and the lovingly told stories. This is true for players who prefer to roam solo and for group players alike.
More information about the development of ESO since its release, as well as some gameplay, can be found in the video from our colleagues at GameStar:
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1. Pay attention when creating your character
As in any MMORPG, you’re first faced with the hurdle of character creation. Before you can address the incredibly many settings for skin, voice, face, hair, and more, you must choose a faction as well as race and class.
These factions exist: In ESO, there are three different factions:
The Aldmeri Dominion
The Daggerfall Covenant
The Ebonheart Pact
For questing and playing with others, the choice is initially irrelevant. Your faction only influences the starting area and for PvP in the Cyrodiil region. After the starting area, thanks to One Tamriel, you can go anywhere, even into the territories of other factions.
Initially, each alliance starts in its own area, and in Cyrodiil, the contested PvP map, you ride under the respective banner of your chosen faction. The starting areas are as follows depending on the alliance:
The village “Khenarthis Rest” – starting area of the Aldmeri Dominion
The island “Stros M’Kai” – starting area of the Daggerfall Covenant
The snowy “Bleakrock” – starting area of the Ebonheart Pact
However, at the beginning, the faction can influence your possible race choices since there are 3 options for each faction and one additional neutral race that you can purchase in the shop.
These races exist:
Orsimer (Orcs) – Daggerfall Covenant
Redguards – Daggerfall Covenant
Bretons – Daggerfall Covenant
Altmer (High Elves) – Aldmeri Dominion
Khajiit – Aldmeri Dominion
Bosmer (Wood Elves) – Aldmeri Dominion
Nord – Ebonheart Pact
Dunmer (Dark Elves) – Ebonheart Pact
Argonian – Ebonheart Pact
Imperials – Available from the Crown Store
To lift the restriction of races to factions, you can buy the “Whatever the Home” package in the Crown Store. With it, you can unlock that any race is playable in any alliance. You are completely unrestricted with Imperials.
More information about each individual race, what they are made of, what skills they have, etc., can be found in our ranking of all ESO races.
These classes exist: In ESO, you have the choice between 6 classes:
Dragonknight
Nightblade
Necromancer
Warden
Templar
Sorcerer
More information about the individual classes, their suitability, and their skill trees can be found in our ranking of all ESO classes.
In ESO, you can take on any role with any class. You can tank, deal damage, or heal with it. There are classes that are better suited for certain roles than others. We have explained the best class for each playstyle in a guide.
2. Find a good start to the story
Once you’ve overcome the hurdle of character creation, your game begins immediately. First, you will face the tutorial, which you should play. Get acquainted with your character and the controls.
Once you are out of the tutorial, do not remain in the current addon. This can quickly become confusing, and introductory quests will be completely missing. Instead, you should start the very first story mission.
The first story mission takes you to the Weeping Prison
The above only applies until July 1, 2021 (June 8 for consoles). Because then Blackwood will be released, and finally, a universal starting zone for all heroes will be introduced into the game. The tutorial takes place there, and at the end, you will choose a portal that sends you on your further adventure to the respective region.
How to allocate your attributes: In ESO, you have three attributes that you can skill on your character:
Magicka
Health
Stamina
It is important that you do not fill these attributes evenly. If you want to play as a spellcasting damage dealer, you should invest your points in Magicka. This also applies to the role of the healer.
If you prefer to be a physical damage dealer, Stamina is the attribute of your choice. If you want to play as a tank, which may be a bit difficult at the beginning of your ESO career, you should keep an eye on Health.
There’s more: In addition to the attributes, you have skill trees that depend on your class, as well as skills that depend on your equipped gear. We at MeinMMO have compiled 3 builds to ease your entry into ESO. In this article, you will also learn how skill allocation works and what you should pay attention to.
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