He chose the worst time for the release of his game, yet reached 80,000 players on Steam

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

A small indie game is currently a surprise hit on Steam, despite launching under the worst possible circumstances, and the developer almost missed the release.

What game is it? Megabonk, heavily inspired by Vampire Survivors, is currently an absolute surprise hit on Steam. In this new 3D roguelite, it’s all about developing overpowered builds and mowing down tons of enemies. There are 20 unique – and sometimes quite outlandish – characters as well as numerous items and upgrades available.

Megabonk caught the attention of Twitch streamer shroud, who showcased it on September 23rd to over 15,000 viewers and has not stopped playing since (Source: Sully Gnome). On the same day, the roguelite reached 30,000 players on Steam, and over the weekend, according to SteamDB, it even surpassed 80,000 concurrent players.

And this, despite the solo developer Vedinad choosing the worst possible time for his release.

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Developer took on genre giants and AAA games

Why was the timing so bad? Vedinad showed extraordinarily poor judgment in selecting a launch date, and that happened multiple times. He originally scheduled the release for September 4, 2025 – exactly the date when Hollow Knight: Silksong was released, which fans had been waiting for years.

Like several other indie developers, Vedinad postponed his release to avoid Hollow Knight – and ended up on the newly chosen September 18th, exactly between the also highly anticipated games Borderlands 4 and Hades 2.

To make matters worse, the survival game Dying Light: The Beast launched on the same day as Megabonk with 80,000 players on Steam.

An indie game without much advertising couldn’t have worse conditions. That Megabonk is still so successful seemed to surprise even the developer.

However, there was one positive aspect to the delay, as Vedinad admitted in a video on YouTube that his game was far from finished three weeks before the scheduled release. Therefore, there must have been panic when he received an email from Steam requesting the finished build of his game within the next few days.

On Steam, Megabonk has a “very positive” score of 94% and is still available for 8.28 euros until October 2, 2025.

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Especially for small studios and solo devs, the hot phase right after the release is particularly important, as it is even harder to attract players after a failed launch. One developer team was especially unlucky, as a mistake on Steam ruined 10 years of work for them: What happened to the developer who worked on a game on Steam for 10 years and even sold his car?

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A player in Diablo 4 rushes through an impossible dungeon in 3 minutes, and his build is so unfair that Blizzard intervenes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4 there are various activities to test your builds, but none is as effective as the Pit. Tier 150 represents the ultimate test, but one player makes it look like a joke with his Druid.

What has a player accomplished? The YouTuber BigPapaPlump shared a video showcasing his build. It is a “Poison Vine” build for his Druid. The goal of his build is to maximize poison damage as much as possible.

However, the YouTuber went a bit overboard, as he was able to increase the poison damage through an exploit so much that he even finished the Tier 150 Pit in under three minutes – a dungeon that is considered almost impossible to complete.

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Build is unfair, will be banned by Blizzard

How did Blizzard react? The YouTuber seems to have exploited a bug, as the Aspect of Wild Rage, combined with Poison Vine, made activities like the Tier 150 Pit look like child’s play.

Countless Ravens could therefore be spawned, trivializing the combat against the surrounding enemies as well as the final boss. After BigPapaPlump published his YouTube video about his build and the Tier 150 Clear, Blizzard reacted after 2 hours by banning the playstyle (via Blizzard Forum). The Aspect of Wild Rage was temporarily disabled so that the showcased build would not affect the Pit leaderboards.

So you have no chance to recreate the build, but the clear still stands as one of the most entertaining moments in Season 10. The Druid is considered one of the weaker classes in Diablo 4. With this build, he was able to demonstrate, albeit temporarily and unfairly, that even the Warriors of Nature have what it takes to sweep away the strongest opponents in Diablo 4 effortlessly.

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Until Blizzard reactivates the Aspect, it might take a while. But until then, you can take a look at our Tier List for the best builds for Season 10. In the current season, every class is represented with at least one build at the top level. There is also a wide selection available for Druids that you can rely on: Diablo 4 Season 10: Tier List with the best builds

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„Hardest addiction I’ve ever battled“ – Twitch streamer suffers stroke, completely changes his lifestyle

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

One year after his stroke live on Twitch, Andre “CommanderKrieger” Krieger gives an update on his health and how he has lost weight.

This was the situation before: About a year ago, viewers of the Twitch streamer CommanderKrieger were shocked, when CommanderKrieger had a stroke live on stream. He couldn’t speak properly, his pronunciation was slurred. Some viewers quickly recognized the signs of a stroke and informed the Twitch streamer in the chat.

Shortly after, CommanderKrieger went offline, described the incident to his girlfriend that evening, and went to the doctor the next day.

In case of a stroke, quick action is essential. With the so-called FAST test of the German Stroke Foundation you can quickly recognize signs of a stroke.

This incident significantly contributed to a change in his life. CommanderKrieger realized that he had been living very unhealthily in recent years. He hardly drank water, mostly soft drinks. His 170 kilos of body weight were a problem, he said.

Now the Twitch streamer gives an update on his health and has good news.

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“Harder than 18 years of smoking”

How is CommanderKrieger now? First, CommanderKrieger talks about his diagnosis at the doctor’s: very high blood pressure and a mild stroke.

Meanwhile, CommanderKrieger’s weight is around 120 kilos. In the last year, he has lost 50 kilos and now fits into smaller clothing sizes.

The Twitch streamer reports that he can move better and thus has an easier daily life. He also enjoys life more. In his current diet, he occasionally still eats currywurst or döner, but only in moderation.

The Twitch streamer has also discovered a new passion for himself: golf. There he gets a lot of exercise as well.

What has CommanderKrieger changed? In the last year, CommanderKrieger has done everything to lose weight. He has avoided sugar and only drunk water instead of sweet soft drinks. That was also the hardest part, CommanderKrieger says: “That was the toughest addiction I had to fight – the sugar withdrawal. Harder than 18 years of smoking.” (Source: YouTube from minute 03:30).

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Additionally, the Twitch streamer increased his activity: he started taking walks instead of driving or using the elevator. This also had positive effects on his mental state.

CommanderKrieger also benefited from a “weight loss injection” called Monjaro. The costs are 500 euros per month, which he pays for himself. He also paid for an app that helped him count his calories.

We at MeinMMO cannot give you medical advice. However, if you want to live healthier, it is best to consult a doctor or inquire with your health insurance about possible offers.
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Players in EA FC 26 notice that they have more success when they simply do not defend

tobias schwaiger tobias schwaiger Reading time 2 minutes

The new EA FC 26 has had its first intense days of gameplay. A part of the community noticed that forgoing defense seems to be the key to success.

Is attack the best defense? Some Reddit users have intensively discussed that a central component in football seems to be unimportant in the new EA FC: defending. 

A focus on defenders like Virgil Van Dijk and others seems completely unnecessary, as the new iteration of the football hit is all about scoring more goals than the opponent. One user describes it as back-and-forth like in basketball – this quickly leads to final scores like 14-9, 9-6, 12-10, and 11-9 in EA FC.

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Full throttle towards the goal – attack for everyone?

Where does this forgoing come from? Some in the mentioned Reddit feed point out that with the fast passing and dribbling, it often seems pointless to really pay attention to defense. Other users support this tactic by saying that defending itself is simply not fun in the new EA FC:

My opponents are so good at fast passing and dribbling that it’s pointless to rely on defensive stability. That’s why I just go all out for attack, with midfielders as playmakers, and I win almost every time by double-digit scores – it’s ridiculous.

LondonNoodles via Reddit

Bagelodon states on Reddit that he knows how to defend, but he has no desire for the “boring Beyblade duels.” S7l0D claims to have completely given up defending: The best way to win? Score more points than the opponent. Attack is the best defense.

Are there other opinions in the feed? Although many in the feed seem to join this particular style of football tactics, there are a few voices that want to advocate a bit for all defenders.

Defending is difficult, but not impossible. Just use central midfielders to track back and anticipate the opponent’s movements. It doesn’t always work, but I don’t concede so many goals.

Benegnthr via Reddit

FerociouZ (via Reddit) adds that he never struggles with such high scores even though he plays in the second division: I play in the second league and have scored or conceded a maximum of 4 goals in the last 20 games.

Focus on attack yes, forgoing defense no

Only attack? A universally valid tactic and a recipe for success is not forgoing defense. However, it is interesting that many players seem to focus solely on attack. After all, in the new EA FC, pace is much more important again to overrun the defense, long shots are more effective, and crossing is more worthwhile. 

The first patch has also shown that the focus of developer EA is more on attack. 

How do I still strengthen the defense? A good offense in EA FC 26 is indeed the jewel of any team, but defense should not really be entirely neglected. 

Three simple tips can help:

  • Never recklessly pull your center-backs out of the defensive line. Always try to bring back the central midfielders first.
  • Use defending with L2+R2 and skillfully move the player with the left stick to close gaps and wait for the right moment to tackle.
  • Choose defenders with the shielding ability. You can find a list of the best players with this skill here.

If you want to dive deeper into the tactics world of the new EA FC and also want to know how one of the best players in the world approaches their matches, feel free to click here: EA FC 26: Best Tactics and Tactics Codes – How one of the best players in the world plays.

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7 vs. Wild shows how a real survival expert protects the team from mosquitoes, makes his own insect repellent

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

7 vs. Wild has released an exclusive insight into the new season and shows a scene from the Amazon before its start.

What kind of scene is it? The creators of 7 vs. Wild have already given a glimpse into the new season before the series premiere on October 7, 2025. A new video on YouTube shows 5 minutes from the new season in advance.

It is unclear from which day after the suspension the recordings originate; judging by the condition of the participants and the scenes shown, this should be a scene from the first days.

Former candidate Jens “Knossi” Knossalla has already announced that he will react to the new episodes; you can find out more about him here:

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Insect protection from ants

What does the scene show? In the 5 minutes from the jungle, a scene is shown with survival expert David Leichtle, YouTuber Lucas “AviveHD” Michels, and fitness influencer Imke Salander. The 3 participants are in the middle of the Amazon rainforest when the Alone winner Leichtle discovers an ant nest on a tree.

He then remembers a trick to create his own insect protection. Without hesitation, he places his hand on the ant nest. His hand is immediately overwhelmed by dozens of ants. The survival expert crushes the ants into a paste and rubs the dead insects on his skin.

He explains that the scent of the ants repels mosquitoes and invites the other two contestants to do the same. With a bit more respect for the dangers, they follow suit, although they are visibly unsure whether this is really safe.

However, the expert clarifies that the ants do not harm humans. On the contrary, the natural insect protection will likely help the contestants a lot during their time in the jungle.

You can watch the whole scene on YouTube:

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How is the scene received? It is the first time that scenes from the new season of 7 vs. Wild can be seen in advance. Fans are especially pleased that a true professional, David Leichtle, is involved, who can teach the participants something.

In the comments on YouTube, there is also repeated criticism of Joe Vogel, who was already part of last year’s season and did not shine as a professional in terms of team communication.

There is also criticism of the production in terms of quality. The video has only been released in 1080p, and the camera struggles quite a bit in the jungle scenes. The image appears blurry and mushy.

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With the new scene, 7 vs. Wild shows that exciting insights into the jungle and wildlife can be experienced in the new season. Whether the insect protection really helps will only be seen in the actual episodes. You can find out more about the participants here: 7 vs. Wild Season 5 Amazon: All information on participants, start, and location

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Experts tested 100 OLED TVs for two years, and all devices really have the same problem

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Experts have subjected OLED TVs to a long-term test. All devices have the same issues after 2 years, namely Burn-In. The damage varies in severity, but all are affected.

Who conducted the tests? The online magazine Rtings.com is well-known in the field of TVs and monitors. In extensive tests, experts regularly review hundreds of different models, and have been doing so for many years.

In a new stress test, Rtings subjected about 100 OLED TVs and a handful of monitors to a two-year stress test. The 2 years of continuous use are supposed to correspond to 10 years of normal use. And the test shows that all OLED models have the same problem: Burn-In.

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All OLED TVs show “Burn-In” damage after long-term test

What exactly was done? All devices had to display the news feed from CNN at maximum brightness 24/7. This was to check how severely OLED displays are affected by Burn-In and other failure phenomena.

After over two years of continuous operation, all tested OLED monitors showed visible “Burn-In” damage, especially in areas of the image with permanent static elements like the bottom news ticker from CNN.

What is Burn-In? Burn-In refers to a permanently visible pattern of static images or overloading on a monitor that cannot be removed. This occurs when certain areas of the image are displayed unchanged for long periods. OLED devices are particularly affected.

Good news: The tested OLED monitors continue to maintain brightness levels, unlike many tested regular TVs that lost brightness after prolonged use.

Additionally, the testers explain that the longevity of the TVs depends on various factors. Those who regularly watch static content like news broadcasts promote Burn-In. A varied use and automatic “pixel-refresh cycles” from manufacturers help reduce Burn-In and other problems, but do not completely prevent them. The Switch OLED also offers a function that aims to prevent Burn-In.

What stands out particularly? Particularly affected are so-called edge-lit TVs. This technology is primarily used in very inexpensive OLED and LCD devices because fewer LEDs are needed in comparison. These inexpensive models tended to experience total failures earlier and more frequently.

Tested OLED monitors still function, but also show damage

The experts from Rtings.com tested, in addition to TVs, three gaming monitors:

  • the LG 27GR95QE-B
  • the Alienware AW3423DWF
  • and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

All three have a WQHD resolution (1440p) and a refresh rate of 165 Hz or more.

In contrast to the TVs, where increasing failure rates have been observed in recent months, all three monitors are said to still function, although burn-in is now said to be clearly visible. In particular, the model from Samsung is said to be particularly affected.

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Because a former Apple designer could not find a lantern for his yacht, he designed his own for 2 years and is now selling it for 4,500 euros

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Jony Ive, the long-time Apple designer and a key figure behind legendary products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, has presented an exclusive yacht lantern with his design firm LoveFrom for a proud price of €4,500.

Who is Jony Ive and what exactly has he introduced? Jony Ive is a British industrial designer who led Apple’s design department for over two decades. He significantly shaped the appearance of products like the iPhone, iPad, iMac, and Apple Watch. In 2019, he eventually left the company.

Together with his design firm LoveFrom and the Japanese manufacturer Balmuda, Ive has introduced the “Sailing Lantern” – a lantern specifically designed for use on yachts.

It is made from stainless steel and glass, contains LEDs with rechargeable batteries, and is designed to withstand even the roughest conditions at sea. Price: a hefty $4,800 or €4,500 for the European market. Only 1,000 pieces will be produced (via Business Insider).

Source: Balmuda Store

A lot of money for a little light

Why a lantern – and why so expensive? The idea came to Ive from a very personal reason. He simply wanted to buy a lantern for his own yacht. But he found none that met his standards. In an interview with the industry magazine BOAT International, he says:

I could have just bought a lantern for my yacht – that’s what I wanted. But there’s nothing suitable on the market. So instead, I spent two years working hard to design it. Creating something so technologically refined takes time.

How does this fit into his career? That Ive wanted to start something of his own is not surprising. He left Apple in 2019 to found the design firm LoveFrom with Marc Newson. Since then, he has been working on projects that go far beyond smartphones.

left: Jony Ive, right: Sam Altman
Source: OpenAI

In addition to his passion project, Ive is also working on future technologies that have a significantly greater relevance to everyday life. With his company io, he founded a studio for AI hardware. Ultimately, OpenAI acquired the company and is now working together with Ive on devices that are likely to extend significantly further into people’s everyday lives than a luxury lantern (via Fortune).

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Jony Ive shows with his lantern that design remains a passion for him – whether it’s an iPhone or a yacht lamp. While the lantern remains clearly a luxury object, his next projects with OpenAI could reach significantly more people. Discussions about good design are also currently taking place in the automotive industry: Mercedes has been stuffing its cars with screens for years, now the software chief says: “Classic buttons are much better”.

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EA FC 26: TOTW 3 – Predictions for the new Team of the Week – With Messi and Brandt

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

For EA FC 26 next Wednesday the TOTW 3 (Team of the Week) is on the agenda. At MeinMMO you can find out which players could appear in the new Team of the Week. Good chances are for Messi and Julian Brandt.

This is the Team of the Week: Wednesdays in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team it’s time for a new TOTW. This team features players who have impressed with strong performances in the past football week. These players receive improved Inform special cards that are available in Packs for one week.

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These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are community forecasts. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week. They provide a good overview of who might be in the TOTW.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and no guarantees. The TOTW 3 next Wednesday may look different from what the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 3 in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week are from the FUT site futbin.

Goalkeeper

  • GK: Greif (Lyon)

Defenders

  • CB: Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
  • CB: Araujo (Barcelona FC)
  • LB: Laimer (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders

  • LW: Laurienté (Sassuolo)
  • CDM: Stanway (Bayern Munich)
  • CAM: Messi (Inter Miami)
  • CM: Joelinton (Newcastle United)
  • CAM: Brandt (Borussia Dortmund)

Forwards

  • ST: Igor Thiago (Brentford FC)
  • ST: Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

TOTW 3 Bench:

  • CB: Alderete (Sunderland)
  • LB: Levels (VfL Wolfsburg)
  • CAM: Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • CDM: Shrader (Lyon)
  • CAM: Rafa (Beşiktaş Istanbul)
  • ST: Paintsil (L.A. Galaxy)
  • ST: Monday (Washington)
  • CM: Majrashi (Al-Ahli)
  • RM: Gómez (Brighton)
  • RM: Essimi (USL Dunkerque)
  • CM: Cigerci (Cottbus)
  • ST: Fábio Abreu (Guoan)

Strong candidates for TOTW 3 in EA Sports FC 26

These strong players could make it into TOTW 3: 

  • Lionel Messi shined in the 4-0 victory of Inter Miami against NY City, contributing 2 goals and an assist to the final result. It’s time for his first Inform card in FC 26 Ultimate Team.
  • Julian Brandt assisted both goals in Dortmund’s 2-0 victory against Mainz. A performance for which Brandt could receive a TOTW card.
  • Julian Alvarez should be a sure shot for TOTW 3. Why? He scored 3 goals in the match Atletico Madrid against Rayo Vallecano. Strong arguments for a strong TOTW card.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 3? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know which gameplay trend is currently annoying the community in FC 26, check this out: Players hate a new trend in EA FC 26: “Nothing is worse than the Fidget Spinner Simulator”



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Player buys strange PC case for only 7 euros, not knowing how it works – Finds out it is worth 360 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player bought a PC case for 7 euros. Officially, the case costs at least 400 euros in Germany. And for every player, the case is definitely not suitable.

What did the player buy? A player found a strange PC case at the used goods store Goodwill. He reports on Reddit that he paid only 8 US dollars for the case. That is about 7 euros. In another post on Reddit, he explains that he has no idea how this case works, but he bought it nonetheless.

At least financially, it was worth it for him. He shares a screenshot of how much the case officially costs, which is around 400 US dollars. In Germany, you pay at least 400 euros for the model.

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Expensive showcase case for 400 euros, which receives very mixed reviews from testers

What kind of case is this? The case is the Antec Torque. It is a midi tower. These are medium-sized cases that offer enough space for powerful hardware.

It is also an open-air case: The installed hardware is not surrounded by the case, but is exposed. This means that dirt can get to the components relatively quickly, and soundproofing is also limited.

The reviews for the Antec Torque are very mixed:

  • The English-language magazine Techpowerup gives a clear recommendation, praising the high-quality craftsmanship and the many cooling options that are theoretically possible. Criticism is mainly directed at the rather complicated assembly and that there is little space for storage media.
  • The English-language magazine TomsHardware, on the other hand, advises against purchasing and gives only 2.5 out of a maximum of 5 stars. The testers criticize primarily that the case gets dirty quickly and also many functions are missing that are common in most high-end cases. For the high price, this case is hardly recommendable.

In Germany, prices start at Geizhals.de at a minimum of 400 euros. That is quite a lot for a PC case. Most PC cases with higher quality features, like Fractal Design Terra or various showcases from Lian Li DAN, cost between 100 and 150 euros. And in most cases, a case for around 100 euros should already be sufficient.

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The PC case protects sensitive hardware from damage. But who says the case can’t look cool? MeinMMO presents you with 7 PC cases that look really good and might even make you envious: 7 cool PC cases that are sure to make you envious

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If you do not complete a task in Baldur’s Gate 3 immediately, it will cost you a lot of gold

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Your group’s reputation in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be crucial for your financial success or downfall, and not everyone is on your side. Therefore, a task in the third act should be completed particularly quickly, before you regret it.

Which mission is being referred to? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are a few newspaper boys at several street corners, often children, who want to sell the latest issue of the local newspaper “Baldur’s Mouth Gazette”.  As it turns out, an article is to be printed for this newspaper that you should prevent as quickly as possible – because it puts you in a very bad light.

If this article circulates before you can stop the press, it will quickly impact your finances. Because merchants will be negatively inclined towards you and will demand more gold for their products.

To stop this, you must go to the printing house to take control of your public image. One player provides an accurate tutorial on how you can best accomplish this with the least hassle.

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Enthrone the entire city in your favor as unnoticed as possible

How should you proceed best? You can not only stop the article about you, but also change it to your advantage. The city must not only see you neutrally, but as “the heroes worth doing business with”. And that’s exactly what you can achieve without being noticed.

  • Head to the Baldur’s Mouth Gazette building (south of the Elfsong Tavern) and teleport/fly/jump onto the roof left of the entrance. If you break a barricade there, you can sneak into an elevator unnoticed.
  • Take the elevator to the basement and make yourself invisible, either through a spell or a potion. This way, you can sneak past the steel guardians unnoticed.
  • From there, you can already hear the printing press, which is operated by a pixie. If you have already helped the pixie Dolly in the second act, she will immediately be willing to help you. If not, some persuasion will be necessary.
  • In the basement, you will find several boards with printable articles that you need to replace with the one containing the negative article. The following boards give you a positive reputation:
    • “Adventurers, our greatest hope for the city” (in a basket in the basement)
    • “Earn a lot of money trading with adventurers” (in a basket in the basement)
    • “Celebrate the brave heroes who killed General Ketheric” (upstairs, in a basket behind Ettvard the editor-in-chief – beware, he might not like you.)

In this video by ceedsy on TikTok, you can see the steps once again:

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Judging by the comments, there are plenty of players who have never heard of this mission, and even if they have, did not know that with good success, they can also achieve positive and especially lucrative results.

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There are plenty of elements in Baldur’s Gate 3 that still have not been discovered by all players, even after more than 2 years since the game’s release. Even the author of this article and MeinMMO editor Caro realizes after over 600 hours in the game that she has by far not discovered and understood everything: Even after 600 hours, I keep struggling with a boss in Baldur’s Gate 3, while the community has an easy solution that I wish I had known beforehand

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Jeff Bezos asked his parents for all their savings to start Amazon, and they only asked him one question: “What is the Internet?”

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Jeff Bezos wanted to start Amazon and needed seed capital. His parents gave him their entire savings – even though they hardly understood what it was about. Three decades later, this initial investment has turned into a fortune of over 40 billion dollars.

What exactly did Jeff Bezos ask his parents? In 1995, Jeff Bezos announced his secure job on Wall Street to pursue a risky idea: an online business selling books. At a time when most people hadn’t heard the term “Internet” or thought of it as a mere toy, he asked his parents for their entire savings – about 250,000 US dollars.

Selling books through a website was a rather risky idea at the time, and the prospects were not necessarily promising. Even Bezos was supposedly unsure if it would work.

Author Brad Stone claims in his book The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon about the founding period of Amazon that Bezos told his parents there was a 70 percent chance they would never see the money again (via The Everything Store, p. 29).

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“What is the Internet?”

How did his parents react – and what happened to the investment? When Jeff Bezos asked his parents for their entire savings, his adoptive father, Miguel Bezos, responded with a question characteristic of the time: “What is the Internet?”. Despite this ignorance, the parents decided to trust their son. They invested not only in him but also in his vision – unknowingly laying the foundation for a billion-dollar fortune.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Bezos family’s investment began with the acquisition of 582,528 Amazon shares. A few months later, they increased their stake by purchasing an additional 847,716 shares (via SEC). Altogether, this package amounted to 1,430,244 shares, acquired at about 17 cents each – totaling approximately 243,141.48 dollars.

As Bloomberg reported, this was a significant amount for a couple consisting of a single mother financing her education with a very low income and a Cuban immigrant who had come to the USA at the age of 16.

How do they manage their wealth today? Given the size of their fortune, Jeff Bezos’ parents established their own asset management company called Aurora Borealis.
This is now to be led by a professional CEO, further institutionalizing the family model (via Times of India).

The goal is to manage the estate, preserve the wealth, and continue investing.

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The best MMORPGs on Steam are currently on sale, only Amazon is not participating

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, the Autumn Sale is running on Steam, where thousands of games are discounted. There are some bargains to be had, especially among MMORPGs, but a fan favorite is missing out.

What kind of sale is this? The Autumn Sale has started on Steam. As with every major discount event on Steam, there are thousands of games available at lower prices. Both new and old titles are included, and fans of MMORPGs have something to look forward to. There are some great deals among the Buy2Play titles. Here’s a selection for you.

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Bargains, but one is missing out

What offers are available? On Steam, many of the top MMORPGs are discounted. We have prepared a selection of worthwhile purchase MMORPGs for you:

  • Black Desert Online is considered the epitome of a good action combat system and has been praised for this over the years. The sandbox MMORPG is currently only €0.99 on Steam.
  • Elder Scrolls Online combines the charming worlds of Skyrim and Oblivion with great class variety and aims to create an MMORPG for 30 years. In the sale, you can get it for €4.99 on Steam.
  • Guild Wars 2 has perfected the horizontal progression of your character and is always fun to return to. Currently, there is also a bonus event with free content. The MMORPG is free in its basic version, but in the Steam sale, the expansions are available with up to 60% discount.
  • The early access MMORPG BitCraft Online just started in 2025 and incorporates many survival elements into the genre. While it is supposed to be free later, access in early access is only available for money, but now at least with a 35% discount on Steam.

Which title is missing? With the start of the sale, many players looked disappointed at the price of Amazon’s MMORPG New World. Although the title was offered at a 40% discount during the Summer Sale, the price remained at the normal value during the Autumn Sale.

On Reddit, fans speculate that this could be a deliberate decision by Amazon Games because the MMORPG will receive the big Season 10 Update Nighthaven along with an expansion of levels and content in two weeks. Whether this is really the reason or if there will be an extra sale for New World at the start of the new season is uncertain.

Due to the update, some players were probably looking forward to the sale to enter at a lower price, but Amazon is sticking to the price this time. In Amazon’s free MMORPGs “Lost Ark” and “Throne and Liberty”, at least the cosmetic DLCs are discounted, while the Steam page for New World looks the same as before.

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October 2025 is full of MMORPG highlights; if the purchase price of New World is discouraging, players can look forward to a new MMORPG and many updates for well-known games. You can read more about it here: Don’t miss it! October will be THE big highlight in an otherwise very weak MMORPG year 2025

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The YouTuber bids farewell to the game that made her famous before her 90th birthday – but her fans will not completely lose her

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The nearly 90-year-old YouTuber Shirley Curry is known for her videos on the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. She is now quitting because she no longer enjoys making videos on YouTube and wishes for a different interaction with her community.

Who is it about? It is about the YouTuber Shirley Curry. She is nearly 90 years old and has uploaded gameplay videos of the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for almost 10 years. In between, she also explored a bit in the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, but then switched back to Skyrim.

In her Skyrim videos, she told gameplay stories in the world. For this, she always created different characters. Additionally, she frequently uploaded vlogs where she talked about her hobbies outside of gaming and provided updates about her life.

Now she announced in a new vlog on YouTube that she no longer wants to upload videos about Skyrim in the future. However, she is not ending her career as a YouTuber.

Shirley Curry had previously announced her retirement from Skyrim:

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“Not the reason I spent my time doing it”

Why does Shirley Curry want to stop making videos about Skyrim? Shirley Curry has two reasons for her retirement from Skyrim. On one hand, she does not really enjoy making the videos anymore, and on the other hand, she can hardly connect with the young viewers in her community.

I will soon be 90 years old. Whenever I have a new idea of how I could play a story in Skyrim (…) I might do one, two, or three with a new character, and then I get bored again. Therefore, I will simply stop uploading anything related to Skyrim.

– Shirley Curry via YouTube from minute 07:20

Very young viewers would only leave short messages like “Hi, Grandma,” but not want any further interaction or give feedback. She says about it: “That wasn’t the reason I spent my time creating and uploading videos.” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:50).

What does Shirley Curry plan? In the future, Shirley Curry wants to stay in touch with her slightly older viewers, such as teenagers or adults. She will continue to upload vlogs about her life, where discussions can take place. Additionally, she wants to stay in touch with some viewers via email.

Fun Fact: You can recruit the Skyrim grandma as a follower in Skyrim. For this, you only need to download the mod “Shirley – A Skyrim Follower Mod” on Nexusmods.

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Professional is replaced by his team after 10 years of loyalty, says he is far from done with Counter-Strike

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

After 10 years of club loyalty, Counter-Strike professional Håvard “rain” Nygaard leaves FaZe Clan and is replaced by a younger player. In a lengthy message, he bids farewell to his club and announces what his future plans are.

Who is it about? Anyone who has seen a FaZe Clan game in Counter-Strike since 2016 has seen a game with Håvard “rain” Nygaard or “FaZe rain.” The eSports professional had been with the club since 2016 and was involved in winning over 20 tournaments and prize money amounting to $1.87 million (approximately €1.6 million).

For many fans, a FaZe Clan without “rain” was unimaginable. However, after some rumors, the professional officially confirmed his departure from the club on X.com.

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Sad farewell, but not the end

Why is the professional stopping? Despite over 10 years of loyalty, the 31-year-old professional is being replaced by a statistically stronger player. The Canadian Twistzz had already been with FaZe Clan from 2021 to 2023 and is now returning. To make room on the roster, the club is sending the older professional to the bench.

For the team, the exchange may well have been the right decision on paper. According to Fragster.de, statistics indicate that Twistzz has performed better than “rain” in key areas such as “Average Damage per Round,” “Kills per Round,” and “Trade Percentage” in the last 6 months.

The new player is set to make his debut on October 4 in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 22. FaZe “rain,” however, is already on the bench while the new player is being trained.

What’s next for “rain”? In his farewell post on X.com, the professional first thanks the fans, his clan, and everyone who has supported him on his journey. He further explains that he has no plans to retire anytime soon.

On the contrary: The player is now open to new offers from other teams in any position and emphasizes his willingness to take on a new challenge. He promises to bring the same ambition and dedication, even if it means a role swap to a different team position.

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Team changes are frequent in eSports. However, taking a long-standing member out of the team after 10 years of club loyalty is something very special. This is also reflected in the reaction of the eSports world, which thanks the player for his performances over the last 10 years in the comments below his farewell post and wishes him all the best on his future path.

At 31 years old, the professional is already considered one of the older players in Counter-Strike, and an end to his career as a professional could have also been conceivable. All the better for the fans that “rain” wants to continue to be involved in eSports. A professional from Counter-Strike may not be active anymore, but he is certainly legendary: What happened to the legendary player whose biceps were too big for Counter-Strike?

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The player is allowed to participate in a raid in Pokémon GO on the day of his wedding and is rewarded with an appropriate shiny.

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A couple set out on a journey to the mountains to celebrate their wedding. But on the very day of the ceremony, a certain event in Pokémon GO took place, which created a very special memory.

What does the player report? Player NapkinZhangy shares on Reddit that he got married a few days ago in the Dolomites, a mountain range in the southern Alps. He shares a photo taken on the wedding day showing the mountains in the background, as well as a very special Pokémon.

The player reports that his wife allowed him and his friends to take part in a raid in Pokémon GO. Whether it was because of the special location or the equally special day is not clear, but he was gifted with a lot of luck. In the one raid he was allowed to start that day, he was rewarded with a Shiny Camerupt.

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“The groomsmen must be at least level 50, there was no time to waste”

The wedding took place on a specific date: The couple’s wedding was on September 28, 2025, which was on the raid day with Mega-Camerupt, which was the first opportunity to obtain the Mega variant in Pokémon GO.

Since the event was only available for a limited time, the groom had little room to participate in one of the event raids himself. He was even luckier that he managed to catch a Shiny variant of Camerupt on his first (and only) attempt – a worthy wedding gift, as other players noted: “Congratulations on your cool wife and your new Shiny! I hope that’s a good omen for all the great things awaiting you in your shared life!” (AristaAchaion via Reddit)

How does the community react to the groom’s post? Players are celebrating the player’s unusual luck and the photo showing him in a suit next to the stylish Shiny:

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“Bro, he came in black, that means he is one of your groomsmen. Congratulations on the wedding and congrats on the catch!”, writes Alex1oo3 in response to the photo, and Total_Ad_92 also finds that the Camerupt is perfectly styled for the occasion: “He dressed up to be your groomsman” (via Reddit).

Players remind the player that this Pokémon should be appropriately honored. “Give him a star and name him after this day” (ProperFollowing4132 via Reddit).

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Experts tested what happens when the battery of an electric car reaches 0 %

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A team from Heise and ADAC tested what happens when an electric car’s battery reaches 0%. The result is surprising, as all tested vehicles can still drive, even if not far.

Electric cars consume energy when driving, but what happens when you reach 0%? A team from the Heise publishing house tested this together with ADAC. You can find the entire test as a video on YouTube.

In total, they ran 6 electric cars until empty to find out what happens when you hit 0% in everyday life.

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Many electric cars can still drive about 10 kilometers at 0% before they stop

What exactly did the testers do? The editorial team from Heise and ADAC drove a total of 6 electric cars until empty at the ADAC test site in Penzing (west of Munich).

To do this, the drivers first lowered the battery level to 20%, then drove constantly at 100 km/h and documented all further changes. The testers wanted to know how long the vehicles could maintain that speed. Once the vehicle dropped below 50 km/h, the drive ended. The following vehicles were tested by the team:

  • BYD SEAL
  • Kia EV6
  • Nio EL6
  • Tesla Model Y
  • Volvo EX40
  • VW ID.3

What happens at 0%? All six tested vehicles can still drive several kilometers. On average, all can still cover between 10 and 16 kilometers. After that, all vehicles stop. However, how exactly they stop varies significantly by vehicle.

Most vehicles begin to significantly reduce their speed from 0% and become increasingly slower. While 100 km/h is possible at first, speeds drop sharply thereafter. In the end, no vehicle reaches 50 kilometers per hour anymore.

However, the BYD SEAL and the VW ID.3 are special cases:

  • The BYD SEAL can drive another 16 kilometers in the test before suddenly switching to neutral (D gear). There is no warning for this, by the way.
  • The VW ID.3 significantly throttles its performance after about 10 kilometers and then drives only at walking pace at 5 km/h. There is also no warning here.

What all electric cars have in common: No electric car can be restarted after the test with an empty battery.

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You can watch the entire test video directly on YouTube.

Is there a recommendation? Yes, the testers recommend not to wait too long to charge. By no later than 5%, one should look for a charging station, as one must also account for traffic on the road, as well as traffic jams and other delays. In an emergency, a reserve battery can also be carried to charge the car.

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A study examined how often drivers change their vehicle and buy a new one: Owners of electric cars switch their model more frequently than people who use a gasoline-powered vehicle. And the duration of use varies considerably: According to a study, electric car drivers buy a new car 4 times more often than those with gasoline vehicles

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The father of Diablo believes that Diablo 4 is too successful to really change

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Diablo 4 is the absolute market leader in the ARGP genre, not least thanks to the decades-long history of the franchise. It all started back then with David Brevik, who had the idea for the first Diablo. Today, Brevik says that the success forces Blizzard into a certain stagnation.

Who is the man?

This is what Brevik says now: In an interview with PCGamesN, Brevik talks among other things about the current state of Diablo 4. One of the biggest criticisms from the community about the game is that particularly seasons don’t feel fresh anymore.

The current Season 10 has set a new record, but there are repeated accusations that seasonal mechanics and features are merely reheated old content. Diablo 4 remains fundamentally the same. According to Brevik, Blizzard cannot afford any major changes:

I think whenever you have a big game and change something, you will have people who are not happy, but very vocal about it. It’s hard when you’re super popular and have a big game. The expectations just go through the roof.

It’s stressful to do anything at all. So you have to put that aside and say: “Hey, I believe in the direction we’re heading. I believe in what we’re doing and maybe not everyone understands that, I recognize that, but we believe it’s the best for the future of our product.”

Since so many new games are released every year, many gamers would stick with their favorite game because you simply can’t play everything, Brevik thinks. This is one of the reasons why people stay with Diablo 4.

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“It is very different than it was 20 years ago”

Especially in the AA sector, the competition is enormous, says the father of Diablo. Games are being canceled, it’s an unstable environment, high-risk. Innovations come today from indie studios and the AA sector, games that are inspired by big titles like Diablo.

This is in a way ironic, as Diablo itself was inspired by Rogue back then. Modern roguelikes and roguelites, on the other hand, are influenced by Diablo. This mixture of genres has coined the term “action RPG” in the first place.

Although Brevik said during the sexism scandal in 2022 that Blizzard was dead to him, he praises the studio for its handling of his work: Diablo 2, the favorite part of the series for many veterans.

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Diablo 2 was remade with Resurrected and provided for some time with updates and even new content. Currently, there are still new ladders, but no major developments – which is good, as Brevik thinks:

You could change the story of the [game] in a certain way; [Blizzard] does not want to stray too far from it. I think the more you add, the more you change something, the further it strays from its core. […]

I think they have found a good balance that satisfies many players. […] They did a great job. And they said roughly: “That’s enough now, we are now going to continue on our path.” That felt like a respectful decision to me, that was really nice.”

With Diablo 4, the biggest competitor Path of Exile 2, and the entire ARPG genre, Brevik harshly criticized around the beginning of 2025. They have lost a bit of what originally made them what they were: The father of Diablo says: Modern action RPGs like Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 feel trivial

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These are the 7 strongest heroes from One Punch Man

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 5 minutes

Saitama defeats his opponents in the anime of One Punch Man with just one punch. But what about other heroes? Who is the strongest among them? MeinMMO reveals the ultimate ranking.

In One Punch Man, there are many heroes who fight against villains and other dangers to protect the population. In this regard, Saitama, the titular hero of the anime, is at the forefront. After all, he has trained so hard that he defeats his opponents with just one punch.

But what about the other heroes? Are there characters who can match Saitama? In the ranking on MeinMMO, we show you which protectors of humanity are the strongest. We only rank the characters who are on the side of heroes – villains are not counted.

Don’t be surprised: We are considering the current status from the manga for the ranks. Since this could be a spoiler for some of you, we hide them behind expandable text boxes.

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The heroes from One Punch Man in the ranking

Place 7: Superalloy Darkshine

What rank does he have?

S-Class, Rank 11 (former), now retired

One Punch Man Superalloy Darkshine
His muscle mass is his greatest strength.

If one of the heroes in One-Punch Man is a tank, it is Superalloy Darkshine. He has such large muscles that they form an impenetrable armor. This allows him to withstand attacks that would harm other S-Class heroes.

Even offensively, the hero has a lot to offer: he uses extremely powerful punches. However, he has the major weakness of lacking self-confidence and mental strength. That is why he ranks last in this ranking.

Place 6: Dr. Bofoi (Metal Knight)

What rank does he have?

S-Class, Rank 4

One Punch Man Bofoi
In the anime, Dr. Bofoi has so far only appeared in the form of his robots.

The title of doctor already hints that Metal Knight feels at home in the sciences. His strength lies in his technological superiority. He possesses a huge army of drones and robots that fight for him. He himself rarely fights, preferring to let his machines do the work.

In addition, he possesses strategic intellect. Isamu, also a hero in One-Punch Man, even believes that Dr. Bofoi could defeat any hero in one-on-one combat with his army. However, since he only lets his robots fight for him, we have ranked him in 6th place.

Place 5: Kamikaze (Atomic Samurai)

What rank does he have?

S-Class, Rank 3

One Punch Man Atomic Blast
His sword strikes are lightning fast.

Atomic Samurai lives up to his name and fights with a katana. His trademark is the Atomic Slash, which slices opponents with countless cuts in just one second. His attack speed is so high that he defeats his opponents before they even realize they are being attacked.

With his Sun Blade, Atomic Samurai is even stronger. However, he has the disadvantage of having very little stamina compared to other heroes. That is why he ranks lower than the other heroes that follow in this ranking.

Place 4: Flashy Flash

What rank does he have?

S-Class, Rank 10

One Punch Man Flashy Flash
The fastest hero of One-Punch Man.

As the name Flashy Flash already suggests, the hero is one of the fastest characters in the anime. His speed is even compared to the speed of light. His rank in the Hero Association belies his true abilities: Platinum Sperm revealed that Flashy Flash is the strongest human he has ever had as an opponent – and Platinum Sperm has also fought against Atomic Samurai.

This means he is capable of defeating two dragon-level monsters simultaneously before they can even react. In combination with his deadly sword techniques, this makes him an extraordinarily strong opponent. 

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New anime MMORPG has already attracted 3 million registrations on Steam before its launch, enticing with free loot

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is launching soon and has reached 3 million registrations. To celebrate, there is free loot, but only under one condition.

What is this MMORPG? Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is the new version of the former MMORPG Blue Protocol. The anime game aims to finally come to the West under the new name, promising not only a special art style but also a cozy theme park world with raids, dungeons, world bosses, and social activities.

However, fans of PvP will be disappointed with BP:SR, as the anime MMORPG is entirely without PvP. Instead, the game aims to be particularly challenging on the highest difficulty and thus offers not only content for casual players, even though the focus is on attracting players who lack time for WoW, FFXIV, and Guild Wars 2.

Here you can watch a trailer for the game:

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Free loot for the celebration

What are the developers celebrating now? Pre-registrations for Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been ongoing for months. Now the developers have announced that a total of 3 million players have pre-registered for the game across all platforms to participate in the launch on October 9, 2025.

To celebrate, the developers are giving each player 125,000 Luno (in-game currency similar to gold in WoW), 2 random chests, 480 Rose Orbs (real money currency), and 2 vouchers for changing appearance afterwards. If the player count rises to 5,000,000 players, there will also be a puppy as a pet for everyone.

To receive the rewards, players must pre-register for the MMORPG on playbpsr.com. This can also be done, fitting for an anime MMORPG, not only through the usual logins via email, Google, and Apple, but also by signing up with Crunchyroll.

What other free items are available? Those who register before the release can grab additional bonuses. Currently, there is a giveaway where you can win Rose Orbs, Luno, cooking materials, dyes, and prizes like a gaming mouse, a chair, and a controller.

To receive the items, you must complete some tasks, such as following Blue Protocol: Star Resonance’s social media accounts or inviting friends to the game.

On the official Discord server of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, there are also recurring events to obtain free items. Players can already join a guild now to receive rewards for it later in the game.

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The developers of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance are ensuring that their bonuses, along with high registration numbers, also mean that fewer people will need to create an account at launch, which should relieve the servers. Whether truly 3 million players will play on October 9 remains to be seen. More about the anime MMORPG can be found here: All information about Blue Protocol: Star Resonance – Release Date, Classes, PS5

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In Dungeons & Dragons, there is a meeting before the first round, and this can save you a lot of frustration

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Those who already have experience in Dungeons & Dragons may know the so-called Session 0. This important session and how it was effectively utilized is illustrated by the example of a player who protected his group from a bothersome player.

What does the player report? On Reddit, the user and player Zestyclose-Sound9854 writes that he left his D&D group after agreeing to the so-called “Session 0”. During this session, it became clear that the planned campaign of his friend who was the DM simply wasn’t for him, although all the other players were totally excited.

The player was disturbed by the size of the group, the (not quite defined) vision for the story, the choice of races by the other players, and a lot of homebrew elements (self-created elements outside the official rulebooks) that would not be enjoyable for the player.

The player adds that there is no “right” way to play D&D, but that he prefers a somewhat more traditional fantasy story, which simply isn’t offered by his friend’s campaign. Since all the other players are looking forward to the planned campaign and he is the only one dissatisfied, he left the group, despite the understandable disappointment of the DM.

But he himself and many others in the community emphasize in this case that this is a perfect example of a “successful Session 0” (Proper-Bedroom4668 via Reddit).

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Session 0 brings joy and avoids frustration

What exactly is Session 0? Session 0 refers to the meeting and discussion before the first “real” session 1, where the campaign starts. Therefore, Session 0 is not used for playing, but for joint planning and communication between players and the DM (Dungeon Master).

Also on D&D Beyond, the DM James Haeck explains how to properly utilize Session 0 and describes it as “the difference between a long-lasting campaign with friends and a faltering campaign that drags on for a few uncomfortable weeks.”

The following points should be discussed in a Session 0:

  • What kind of campaign do the players want?
  • How often, where, and how do people want and can meet?
  • What genres do the players like?
  • How much roleplay is everyone willing to engage in?
  • Which rules will be used?
  • Which characters, races, and classes do the players want to play?
  • How will leveling be handled?
  • What limits need to be considered?

In summary, Session 0 is for communicating expectations. When the expectations of each individual player are clearly communicated and a common plan can be established, the likelihood of someone being disappointed by the D&D experience decreases.

How to deal with disagreements? It is rather unlikely that all players at the table will bring exactly the same ideas. With Session 0, it can then be checked whether compromises can be found or whether the ideas of a group are too far apart. Of course, it’s a shame when it doesn’t work out, but it saves from several weeks, months, or years of a disappointing campaign.

The Reddit user also had to realize that it makes no sense to find a compromise when he is the only dissatisfied player in the group.

“Everyone else at the table loved it – I was clearly in the minority here,” the player must admit on Reddit, “I would honestly tell [the DM] that, even if compromises are made, D&D/TTRPGs are one of the few areas where compromises don’t always have to be a good thing. It requires so much time, energy, and commitment, and when this commitment wanes in one person, it affects all the others too.”

The player was able to recognize early on through Session 0 that he would have had a bad time in the group as the only player and that they would have a better time without him. Even though the DM is disappointed, she can continue playing with the rest of the group, all of whom chose rather unconventional races that were not classic enough for the author of the post. If you also prefer rather atypical or underrated races in D&D, you might be interested in this list here on MeinMMO: Here are 7 underrated races from Dungeons & Dragons if you don’t want to play boring humans or elves

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Source(s):
  1. Reddit
  2. D&D Beyond