Item levels in an MMO not only indicate how powerful a weapon or armor is, but they also show what level you need as a hero to even be able to use that item. But how did this system come about?
What are item levels? Originally, item levels, or ilvl for short, indicated whether you could use the looted item with your level. So if you find a powerful sword, for instance, that has an ilvl of 30, but your hero has only reached level 27, then it is not possible to wield the sword. You first need to level up a bit more.
The ilvl also shows you how powerful this item is. You get an impression of how well you can fight with the new weapon as soon as you are allowed to use it.
Item levels exist not only in MMORPGs; online games like The Division also use the principle.
Where does the principle of item levels come from?
Even in the early days of pen-and-paper role-playing games in the 1970s, game masters or dungeon masters (DMs) wanted to give players loot they could do something with. After all, even today, finding better weapons and armor is part of the fun of the game. It motivates players to complete adventures. Players appreciate good rewards that help them progress.
In a pen-and-paper RPG, the game master can determine the loot based on the players’ level and whether it is time for a more powerful weapon. There were no item levels in the past. The DM could create the equipment themselves and thus decide who it is suitable for. Pre-made items might have had recommendations in the rulebooks regarding what level they should be used from.
Nevertheless, the DM could decide that a low-level player was allowed to wield a very powerful weapon. It was entirely up to their discretion. As a game master, it is always possible to intervene and change the game and the balancing.
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Video games do not have a dungeon master who can make their own decisions and adjust the campaign accordingly. Fixed rules must apply for balancing to work. Over time, players encounter enemies that become increasingly difficult to defeat and require the right equipment. So there needs to be a system in the background that determines at which player level certain items appear as loot.
One could say that item levels have developed organically and stemmed from a logical system. However, these systems were not evident, at least in the early days of role-playing games and MMORPGs. Item levels worked in the background.
In WoW, item levels have been visible since patch 3.2.
Diablo and WoW changed the way we play with item levels
Yet, the fact that they existed was shown by Diablo from 1997. The merchant offered items that you could not use right away. Some items were also dependent on the strength of the character. However, it was not clear at what level you were allowed to use “locked” items. In Diablo 2 from 2000, Blizzard continued this trend. While the ilvl was not yet indicated in numbers, it was shown in the quality of the items. Players then found their own ways to calculate item levels through complicated formulas.
Even in World of Warcraft, which was released in 2004, the ilvl was not originally visible. It wasn’t until patch 3.2 in 2009 that Blizzard made the item levels visible. However, they existed in the game before; players just couldn’t see them and had to calculate everything themselves. For example, there were even addons before patch 3.2 that calculated the gear score.
Other games adopted the principle, which has since become established – and not just in the MMORPG sector. Even loot shooters like Destiny 2 or The Division utilize the system. Through the ilvl, players know how much more they need to level up to finally use the new cool item. And they learn how powerful an item is. It provides motivation to keep playing to finally equip the weapon or armor and see how the hero improves through them.
In FFXIV, the item level can exceed the actual maximum level of the game. The daggers here, for example, are ilvl 360 at a max level of 70 (in Stormblood).
Nowadays, the item level goes beyond simply indicating at what level a character can use an item. It has become much more of an indicator of how powerful an item is. So it is not uncommon in MMORPGs for an item to have level 120 but already be wieldable by heroes at level 80. The ilvl does not necessarily indicate that your hero cannot yet equip the weapon or armor – but it does indicate how strong the item is.
The ilvl thus influences the item spiral. Players embark on a hunt for ever better equipment and see from the item level how good the weapon or armor they have found is. Updates and addons introduce new items that have a higher level, and the hunt for loot begins anew. Through the ilvl, players get a quick impression of how powerful the item is.
Ilvl thus describes two things: First, how good an item is compared to other items and when a character can use a piece of equipment. Both often function separately in MMOs.
If you want more background information about MMOs and MMORPGs, perhaps you want to know what the first MMORPG was? We will reveal it to you.
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In Pokémon GO, the tasks that you need to complete for Level 48 are now known. Players from Australia shared these. It is now clear: this is a big time sink.
What’s going on with leveling? Niantic recently officially announced that they will raise the level cap from Level 40 by ten more levels. The new Level 50 will then be the highest cap that players can reach. The system is currently being tested in Australia, and players are reporting which tasks are related to the level-ups.
After testers were to take snapshots with their buddy for a week for Level 46, the new tasks are now known.
Level 48 spans over eight weeks. Provided you are diligent. Otherwise, it could take even longer.
Requirements for Level 48
What has been shown? Trainer dabomerest shared a screenshot from Pokémon GO on reddit. It shows the four tasks that a trainer must complete to reach Level 48.
It also becomes clear that at this level, you need to accumulate 21,000,000 experience points.
The tasks:
Receive 20 gifts from your buddy
Earn 300 hearts with your buddy
Walk 200 km with your buddy
Walk 25 km in a week – eight times
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This is the special part: The task with the kilometer requirement takes at least eight weeks to complete. Provided you actually walk 25 kilometers every week.
If you fail to do it in one week, you will automatically have to wait another week until the weekly rewards are credited to you on Monday.
What is still unclear: Some trainers hope that the task will be counted differently. They wonder: If I walk 50 kilometers in one week, does that count twice?
Currently, however, it is assumed that you should walk at least 25 kilometers for eight weeks. The tester from Australia, theesado, writes on Twitter: “I suspect that when they say ‘in one week’ they mean the Adventure Sync rhythm. I will try to quickly cover the next 50 kilometers if double counting is possible.”
How do you like the requirements for Level 48? Is it something that motivates you to walk many kilometers, or do you think it’s silly that it is going to be such a time-consuming task?
Currently, the “Black Friday” deals are running at Amazon, MediaMarkt, Otto, and others. Here are 6 offers you can gift to gamers among your friends.
What kind of offers are these? The “Black Friday” promotion is currently available from various vendors. Here you can also score gaming hardware for your PC at low prices. We have 6 tips for you if you have gamers among your friends whom you want to gift for Christmas.
Update 27.11.20: The Nintendo Switch at the ebay partner shop sbdirect24 is currently sold out.
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Who is the device suitable for? Some of your friends have now received their PlayStation 5 but only own one new DualSense controller? Then gift them a second PS5 controller.
The new features of the controller are already supported by some games. Especially the testers of the PS5 praise the new controller as a significant improvement compared to the old DualShock 4.
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Alternative: PS Plus for PS4 and PS5
Console players and multiplayer fans should also check out the “PlayStation Plus” offer from various retailers.
Currently, you pay only €44.99 instead of €59.99 for the annual subscription. If you have friends who game online on their console or are considering subscribing, then this is a good offer:
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PlayStation 5 owners who subscribe to PS Plus have access to a whole range of strong titles from the PlayStation 4 era. The bundle is called “PS Plus Collection” and offers plenty of gameplay for the holiday season and beyond:
DPI: 16,000 (upgradable to 25,600 with software update) | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 11 programmable buttons | Weight: 121g | Special feature: Adjustable weight | Price range (according to Geizhals): €45 – 130 (Wired); €116 – 190 (Wireless) |
Who is the mouse suitable for? Do you have friends who prefer to play everything and don’t want to focus on anything specific? The Logitech G 502 Hero is a good choice. It provides a solid package for gamers who are not committed to any particular game.
You can also find Logitech’s G 502 Hero on our list of the best gaming mice currently available. This is mainly due to the good sensor, the ability to change weight, and the many features.
As a tip, it is important here: The mouse offers very different ergonomics depending on your hand. So keep the receipt in case the mouse doesn’t fit well in the hand of the recipient.
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Who is the mouse suitable for? Do your gaming friends get annoyed by the heavy weight of their mouse, and think that the “Logitech G 502 Hero” is too heavy and want to avoid a heavy lump? The DeathAdder V2 is a suitable candidate that impresses with its good sensor and light weight.
The DeathAdder V2 is considered by MeinMMO as one of the best shooter mice currently available. This is mainly due to the very good sensor and low weight. In comparison, Razer has made many meaningful improvements over the old model, including a better sensor.
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If you are looking for an even lighter mouse with good feel and comfortable ergonomics, you can check out the Roccat Burst Pro that MeinMMO has tested.
Gaming Keyboard: ROCCAT Vulcan 120 AIMO
Interface: Wired | Key type: Mechanical | Key lighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes | Special features: Open design, detachable wrist rest, and EasyShift | Price range (according to Geizhals): €129 to 149
Who is the keyboard suitable for? Do you have friends who enjoy gaming and currently sit at their PC writing a lot during home office? Then check out the Vulcan 120 from Roccat if you are looking for a good compromise between writing and gaming. We consider Roccat’s keyboard to be one of the best gaming keyboards currently available.
Where can you buy the device: Currently, the gaming keyboard costs €89.68 (€159.99), you save 43%.
Who is the game suitable for? Do your friends sit at their PC all day and desperately need some exercise? Then check out “Ring Fit Adventure” as a gift. It combines fitness exercises with adventures in which you must defeat monsters. This way, your friends can get some movement back alongside their home office or other sedentary activities.
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At MediaMarkt, the gadget currently costs €69.99 (€89.99), you save 22%.
If you have friends who need replenishment for the holidays, then check out the PS4 and PS5 games on sale. With these games, you can hardly go wrong:
Marvel’s Spider-Man: If you’re a fan of Spider-Man and co. or have always wanted to step into the shoes of a superhero, you will surely enjoy the game. Especially the combat system and swinging through the streets are a lot of fun.
Detroit: Become Human: The game is a science fiction thriller set in the near future. It offers a vibrant and engaging story with interesting ethical questions. Many decisions have long-term effects on the game, and every protagonist can die.
The Last of Us Part II: Did your friends already play Part 1 and want to know what happens next? Then you should consider The Last of Us Part II – no wonder the PS4 exclusive title is highly praised.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2: This is the remaster of the old games. Our colleagues from GamePro praise the remaster, which brings back many childhood memories. You can currently get the game at MediaMarkt for €34.99 (€42.99), you save 18%.
Star Wars Squadrons: The game offers you space battles and exciting dogfights. In multiplayer, players compete in groups of 5 against each other. Our colleagues from GameStar particularly praise the surprisingly good single-player mode.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: This is the official sequel to Marvel’s Spider-Man. The game features an emotional and personal story, offering a large open world with much to explore. Our colleagues from GamePro particularly praise the game world with its many activities and strong character cast.
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Gaming Headset: TURTLE BEACH Elite Pro 2
Wireless: Yes | Design: Over-Ear/Closed | Frequencies: 12Hz-20KHz | Special features: Detachable microphone, Turtle Beach Elite SuperAmp Audio Controller, Windows Sonic Surround Sound | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Price range (according to Geizhals): €199 – 257
Who is the headset suitable for? Do you have friends or relatives who mainly play shooters and value fantastic sound so they can hear their enemies lurking behind the next door? Then you find a suitable candidate in the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2.
The gaming headset is also listed on our list of the best gaming headsets. This is partly due to the high-quality build and comfort provided by the strap and padding. The external audio controller (Super AMP) offers relatively few functions overall.
Where can you buy the device: Currently, you can get the gaming headset for €116.97 (€169.99), you save 31%.
Further recommendations: Are you looking for more gaming hardware for your PC? Here we present more good hardware related to gaming, some of which are currently on sale:
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In September 2020, the Fallout 76 player Kytahl wished for a wheelchair for her own C.A.M.P. in a thread on reddit. With the Steel Dawn update, Bethesda fulfilled her wish.
How did it come about? In a thread on reddit, “Kytahl” reported on her limitation and wished for a “piece of herself” in Fallout 76. Due to two chronic illnesses, 23-year-old Kelly from the Netherlands has been significantly limited in her mobility for several years. The post received more than 2,800 upvotes on reddit in a very short time and much support from the community.
With the latest update “Steel Dawn,” Bethesda responded and implemented a wheelchair as a C.A.M.P. item.
How Kytahl reacted: The English-language website Kotaku contacted the player living in the Netherlands after the news broke. She was moved by the action:
“That one of my favorite games is listening to me and implementing something like this .. I am at a loss for words. I literally shed a tear when I opened the building menu and saw the wheelchair. […] I know it’s just a decorative item, but I hope we see more disadvantaged characters in the future of gaming.”
Kelly to Kotaku via Twitter DM
How the community reacted: From the Fallout 76 community, both Kelly and Bethesda received a lot of positive feedback. Twitter user Matt Lorden praises the action and says it touches his heart. Similarly, TipToePigeon200 expresses: “That is your stamp that you leave on our community. Great suggestion, I was very happy to see it today (in-game).”
Also on reddit, players are enthusiastic about the idea and implementation. Renacious writes on reddit: “I have followed the story to its source on reddit and celebrate the idea! I will place a wheelchair in my C.A.M.P. and hope it will be a symbol of inclusion.”
“I often felt useless and helpless”
Kelly continues, stating that due to her two illnesses, she had a tough time as a teenager and had a distorted perception of herself. She often felt useless and helpless. Fallout NPCs like Proctor Ingram, of the Steel Brotherhood, who lost her legs in battle and now wears a power armor, serve as her inspiration.
Kelly runs a small motel in Fallout 76: In Fallout 76, Kelly runs a small motel and welcomes visitors. The wheelchair has already received an honorary place in her C.A.M.P. So if you come across Kytahl’s C.A.M.P. in the game, you will meet a life-affirming and proud player. The screenshots of her motel look impressive and would have good chances to rank high in a community event .
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The Horde in WoW is not amused when an army of cats overwhelms them. After all, the Larions from Bastion are actually so cute …
With the Shadowlands expansion, PvP in the open world is revitalizing a bit. Many players are out in war mode, and smaller and larger skirmishes happen often. But how the Horde met its demise this time probably led to some confused rubbing of eyes. Rextroy has once again discovered a method to completely dismantle enemies – with an army of actually cute cats.
What happened? Rextroy is still not satisfied with Shadowlands and is always looking for new ways to annoy the enemy faction (usually the Horde) and destroy them in the blink of an eye. This time, he cleverly uses the cute Larions from the new area Bastion. With a whole army of them, he sweeps through the area, drawing individual Hordlers into his huge Larion troop, which makes quick work of the victim.
Although Rextroy’s character is only level 52 and the Larions are within level range, they dismantle Horde players up to level 60 within moments. But see for yourself:
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How do you get the Larions as companions? To get the Larions, you must complete the side quest line in Bastion that ends with the “Pack or Unity” mission. Here you choose the Larions. This allows you to buy treats for the Larions if you have previously looted a specific treasure. You can apply these to all neutral and hostile Larions in Bastion – including the elite Larions – to make them companions for 10 minutes. They will then fight for you.
There is no limit; in theory, you can have an infinite number of Larions as companions as long as the 10-minute limit doesn’t run out and you’ve bought enough treats.
More about Rextroy’s crazy feats in WoW can be found here:
Is this intended? Probably not. Normally, such items only work with a single companion. When a second is summoned, the first disappears. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case with the Larions, which allows the mechanic to be exploited to create a huge army that deals massive amounts of damage. However, it can be assumed that Blizzard will soon curb this with a hotfix.
What do you think of this action? A cool thing or just annoying to be overwhelmed by such a horde of cats?
Pokémon GO is sorting out Mega Raids! A total of 4 Mega Pokémon will disappear from Raids in December. We will show you whether these bosses are still worth it.
The bosses will disappear on December 1st at 10:00 PM.
Instead, Mega Sceptile will come into the Raids immediately afterwards and will be available for the first time. We will show you what to expect in December during the Mega Raids and what the changes will mean.
4 Mega Raid bosses are leaving – Why?
This is behind the removal: Starting in December, the “GO Beyond” Update will begin. This will also introduce the seasons, which will have an effect on Mega Raids.
Niantic has already confirmed that some Mega Pokémon will become stronger during a season compared to others. A Mega Sceptile will likely be boosted by the first season, and the removed Pokémon could become rather weaker. In the next season, this might change again.
Mega Pidgeot is being removed from the Raids
Which Mega Raids are there in December? Unless additional bosses are removed, the list of Mega Raids in December should look as follows:
Mega Charizard X
Mega Gengar
Mega Sceptile
The selection is therefore limited. However, you shouldn’t be hoping for a specific boss, as there is a much greater chance of getting your desired boss.
Are the bosses still worth it? The 4 bosses that are disappearing in December are definitely worth it. Mega Pokémon are generally stronger than their normal forms and are a good choice in Raids.
However, the effort required for a Mega Pokémon and the few hours that a Mega Pokémon is available speak against these evolutions.
For the Mega Dex, you should have possessed each Mega Evolution at least once. So, if you are still short on energy for the evolutions, you should quickly complete the Mega Raids.
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Winter has arrived in Germany and for trainers of Pokémon GO, this means cold fingers. We show you how to play effectively in winter.
We show you this here: Anyone out and about playing Pokémon GO is currently having a tough time. Bad weather and contact restrictions due to Corona make playing difficult.
To ensure that you still succeed, we give you tips for playing. This way, you can follow the Corona rules, brave the bad weather, and still be successful.
Tips for Pokémon GO in Winter
It should be clear: Even we at MeinMMO don’t know a magic remedy to chase away the cold. However, there are some gadgets that can help you in winter or ways to avoid the cold.
Incense has significantly improved. So just stay at home and light an incense for an hour. The Pokémon will come to you and your fingers will stay warm.
Your buddy brings gifts, and in general, you can carry more gifts. This makes sending and opening gifts from home easier.
In 2020, it’s easier than ever to effectively play from home. Here are some tips:
Since summer 2020, you can do remote raids in Pokémon GO. This is perfect for playing from home, as you can sit on the couch while being invited to raids from the other side of the world.
Standing outside in the cold for 2 minutes until the lobby expires is a thing of the past. Remote raids are ideal for winter, and anyone wanting to play effectively should consider remote raids.
Tip 3: Move to stay warm
Anyone still going outdoors should always stay in motion. This is essential because otherwise, you get cold much faster. If you encounter a large spawn point with many Pokémon, you should rather select only your favorites and leave the rest.
If you prefer to catch everything, you should use the catching trick. This trick allows you to catch Pokémon faster. So you can empty large spawn points within seconds.
Tip 4: Clothes make the Pokémon Trainer
Wearing thick clothes in winter is of course logical, but if you want to show everyone that you are a Pokémon Trainer even in winter, you should choose the right clothing.
We are linking some stylish Pokémon items here that show other trainers your love for the game. There are even masks with Pokémon designs:
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Use the right gloves: Cold fingers are the biggest problem when playing in winter. Therefore, we recommend that you wear touchscreen gloves. With these, you can tap and throw on your phone while keeping your fingers warm:
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Is your phone winter-proof? In winter, it becomes evident whether your phone still works well. When it’s cold, phones tend to lose battery faster, which reveals a problem. We are linking here 3 phones that we recommend for playing Pokémon GO:
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Tip 5: Use a GO Plus
If you still have cold hands despite wearing gloves, you can rely on a useful gadget from Pokémon GO: the GO Plus or alternatively the Pokéball Plus.
With it, you can catch Pokémon at the push of a button and keep your hands in your pockets. The phone can even stay in your pocket – as long as the gadget is connected to your device.
The GO Plus is not only helpful in winter. If you want to take a walk without staring at your phone, the GO Plus is a good choice.
Just be careful. These gadgets are often sold out. We are linking them here:
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Tip 6: Play in PvP mode
The PvP mode is relaxed from home and you don’t even have to go out. Currently, the PvP mode is also perfect for all beginners, because you can level up faster than ever.
It’s definitely worth spending a PvP evening on the couch to grab those rewards.
Tip 7: Clear your Pokémon box
Trading Pokémon is important and brings you, among other things, luck Pokémon with good IVs. In this regard, Niantic is also testing an increased trading radius. You can trade with friends without being directly nearby.
So take advantage of this opportunity in winter and sort out your Pokémon box and trade any Pokémon that are useful but you no longer need.
The Level 50 is coming to Pokémon GO along with the Platinum Medals. These are medals that are even better than the Gold Medals. Furthermore, you need these medals to advance to Level 50.
You can work on the medals you don’t have yet during the winter. These could be, for example, the medals related to PvP battles or the medal for Wayfarer evaluations.
Work diligently on your medals, and you’ll have an advantage by the time the maximum level is introduced.
More information about levels from 40 can be found here:
Consider that there is currently a risk of getting infected with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds.
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The well-known e-sports team Team SoloMid has signed a new player in League of Legends: Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh from Taiwan. He is said to have been contracted for a sum of $6 million – a record in LoL, especially for a support player.
Who is the player? SwordArt has been suspected as the new player for TSM for some time now, most recently after the retirement of LoL star Doublelift. Now, team owner Reginald has confirmed that he is under contract with Team SoloMid (via Washington Post).
Now, SwordArt is supposed to help build the new roster of Team SoloMid in North America. They are restructuring after both Doublelift and star player Bjergsen retired to move into management instead.
The title image is credited to Riot Games.
Contract likely leads to record amount
How much money does SwordArt get? According to the Washington Post, the contract between TSM and SwordArt is for two years and the player will receive $6 million (approximately €5 million). That is $3 million per year.
This means SwordArt earns more than an average Bundesliga player. In 2018, the average annual salary of German football professionals was €1.4 million, with the median being “only” €821,000 (via spox.com).
Previously, the record contract was rumored to be held by “LoL retiree” Jensen.
Additionally, SwordArt is a support player. Traditionally, players in this role receive the least attention and the least money. The focus is usually on the top stars in the mid-lane or among the AD carries, and less often on junglers or top laners.
Elsewhere, things do not look so rosy at the moment. The most important LoL team in the world, T1, was supposed to get a new coach, 27-year-old Nick “LS” De Cesare. However, he was swept away by a huge wave of hate.
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This is what happened: On November 26, the Twitter channel “StreamerBans” reported that the Twitch partner Forsen was banned. His channel on Twitch is also no longer accessible.
The exact reasons for the ban have not yet been disclosed by Twitch. However, some fans suspect that it is related to DMCA regulations.
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Why was the ban imposed? This is still completely open. The streamer has not been involved in any major scandals in recent weeks, so a ban is unlikely to be due to that.
Both Forsen and Twitch have remained silent on the incident, and many fans are already discussing the cause.
The topic around DMCA regulations is repeatedly mentioned. It concerns the streamer’s clips that possibly contain music for which they do not own the rights.
On Twitter, some viewers of Forsen report that the PUBG stream of Forsen might have been a reason for the ban. Other players reportedly targeted the streamer’s lobbies and intentionally played music that could lead to a ban.
In September, another ban followed, which only lasted one day – the reason for this was his Swedish accent, which Twitch understood as a swear word he didn’t actually use.
Forsen is among the biggest streamers on Twitch with over 1.4 million followers. He shows a variety of games there. Recently, it has mainly been Tekken 7 and PUBG.
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A family was hit particularly hard. The Amazon driver who was supposed to deliver the console had it in his hand, but then got back into his car with the package and drove away. The PS5 never arrived and was stolen by the supplier.
Amazon driver fired after theft
The theft filmed: The family father filmed the event with the delivery person. He then shared it on Twitter. We have included the screenshot from the magazine Eurogamer, who discovered the case on Twitter:
The video shows the delivery person distributing several smaller Amazon packages to neighbors. Then he places a larger package in the street, which he shortly afterward loads back into his vehicle. The PlayStation 5 was reportedly contained in there.
Here’s how it proceeded: Eurogamer reports that the affected family was in contact with Amazon’s customer support afterward. They offered the family a refund and gift cards as compensation.
However, the daughter of the family drove to the Amazon warehouse and showed the recorded material to the manager there. Amazon assured the family and also stated in a local press release that they would fire the driver and that they have high standards for their drivers.
This is how the launch went for many fans: The PS5 launch was chaotic for many fans. The demand was massive, and Sony could only cover a small part of it. The allocations were sometimes sold out within minutes.
Accordingly, the prices that sellers are now demanding for the new console on eBay are also high. There, prices are sometimes more than double the original price for the PS5:
Weapon leveling in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes a good amount of time. With a new update, it is now a bit faster, but you need to play the right mode.
Which mode now brings more weapon levels? You can now level your weapons faster in the PvE mode “Zombies”.
With an update on November 25, the developers at Treyarch actually revised an exploit that allowed players to gain more XP on their weapon during 2XP events than intended. However, the developers completely changed the weapon leveling in the Zombie mode and believe that it is noticeably faster now:
A problem has been resolved that allowed players to collect more weapon XP than intended in Zombies during 2XP events. The fix also includes general weapon XP optimizations, leading to faster weapon leveling in Zombies.
The developers do not go into detail about why it is faster or how much more XP the Zombie mode now provides. However, the CoD makers apparently see the complaints from many players who criticize the slow progression of weapon levels.
Update November 27: The YouTube channel “COD Zombies HQ” states that with just under 2,000 Zombie eliminations before the patch, you could reach weapon level 12, and after the update, you can get to level 16. The tests took place during a double XP event.
Cold War: Update on November 25 – More Patch Notes
The update from November 25 has even more to offer. The developers addressed stability issues:
A problem with crashes in the game mode “Domination” has been fixed
There were sometimes crashes when using the ping
There was a problem when loading into a multiplayer match that could lead to crashes
On these points, Treyarch also does not provide further details, but at least 3 causes of game crashes in Cold War have disappeared. A major update over the last weekend (November 20) already eliminated 20 such issues and changed 12 weapons.
In closing, the update also brought another game mode for the new chaos map “Nuketown”:
Hardcore Nuketown 24/7 was added to the “Quick Play” selection
Hardcore players no longer have to endure the normal modes if they want to jump into chaos on the small map. You can read the complete patch notes in English on the Treyarch blog.
This weekend, the online fair MAG 2020 will take place. We will show you what to expect and what content you will see there.
What is MAG? The MAG is a community convention that took place for the first time in 2018. The fair focuses on video games, table-top games, anime & manga, cosplay, merchandise, and streaming.
Normally, it would also take place this year in Erfurt. Due to the Corona pandemic, the traditional fair, like many others before it, had to be canceled. Instead, the organizers have come up with a hybrid solution:
The fair offers a streaming program
At the same time, you will be able to visit the “fairgrounds” digitally, like in a kind of fair MMO.
When does the MAG take place? The streaming program of MAG 2020 goes online on Friday, November 27 at 2:00 PM. It ends on Sunday at 9:15 PM.
What will be there to see? To continue providing visitors with a fair experience, MAG has relocated its “fairgrounds” to a virtual online world.
In the “MAG-MMO” by Super Crowd Entertainment, you can visit various areas of the fair with your character, which consist of 14 different themed worlds such as gaming, Japan, tabletop, cosplay, etc.
Each exhibitor has its own area that you can enter with your character. There, you have the opportunity to chat with the exhibitors, interact with various items in the world, or collect fan stickers and experience points.
In Destiny 2 Guardians long for powerful loot, and the Deep Stone Crypt fulfills this wish. You will find the new raid weapons here, including perk tips and fixed rolls.
If you master the challenges, special equipment that is only available in the Deep Stone Crypt will be your reward. With the new weapons, you can clear out and show off throughout the game.
MeinMMO introduces the new raid weapons to you here. You will learn what special perks the guns have, what the curated roll looks like, and what alternatives are currently available.
By the way, since the first Guardians managed to completely crack the raid, the game world has changed for everyone. You can read more about this here:
All stated status values are the base values of the weapon. So still without bonuses from perks. In comparison to other legendary weapons, the base values are undeniably high.
The curated roll is a special version of the weapon, which comes with a fixed roll rather than random perks.
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Dusk – Hand Cannon
This is what the weapon can do: The new legendary hand cannon “Dusk” deals Arc damage and has a 180 rate of fire. This makes it very precise, has little recoil, and hits everything even in the air. However, the damage is relatively low.
In PvE, you will enjoy an easy-to-use weapon that avoids the annoying reload with nearly every perk or makes it faster.
In PvP, the 180s are not so popular, as their time-to-kill (TTK) is 1.0 seconds. However, they are perfect for learning hand cannons because they have very little recoil.
Origin: If this weapon breaks an enemy’s shield, it reloads from reserves – If the damage type matches the shield, ammunition is generated
One for All: Hits against three different targets increase damage for a medium duration
These are the stats:
Other strong perks include:
Vorpal Weapon: Increases damage against bosses, vehicles, and enemy supers.
Is there a good alternative? With update 3.0.0.3, another 180 hand cannon returned to the game on November 24: the Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver. It can create Warmind Cells on its own but has poor base values.
The following page continues with another primary weapon.
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The wrestling organization WWE has released Thea Megan Trinidad (29). She was an emerging star in the wrestling world under the ring name Zelina Vega. She apparently refused to follow a directive from management to give up her Twitch channel. The termination puts WWE in the spotlight of influential US politicians.
Why are so many wrestlers suddenly streaming? In the USA, the Corona pandemic is raging. This affects every public event.
The WWE is also feeling the restrictions. While TV shows are still happening, they are recorded in empty arenas.
As a result, WWE is losing a ton of money, as ticket sales and merchandising profits are missing. The missing money and opportunities to do their jobs are felt by the wrestlers.
The wrestler Paige is successful on Twitch.
Wrestlers at WWE are not employees, but independent contractors. They are feeling the lockdown acutely. Many wrestlers who are usually on tour all year are suddenly stuck at home, have no contact with fans, and their income opportunities are disappearing.
Therefore, many wrestlers have earned extra money in recent months by streaming on Twitch or sending messages for money through platforms like Cameo.
Many wrestlers are naturally charismatic entertainers and have a large following that follows them everywhere. People like Cesaro, A.J. Styles, or the wrestler Paige quickly found success on Twitch.
This is why WWE is banning it now: A few weeks ago, it became known that WWE is prohibiting its wrestlers from appearing on Twitch or earning extra money through Cameo.
It was stated: WWE invests a lot of money in the “stage names of the wrestlers,” therefore they want to maintain full control over it. It is crucial that WWE protects its “most important assets,” so they cannot allow individuals to do their own thing on a personal level.
According to an insider, the new policy stems from WWE hiring a new manager, Nick Khan, who is implementing new ideas and wants to take a more restrictive approach.
In fact, after the ban, some of the big WWE stars have ended their Twitch streams, such as Cesaro. They stated how much joy Twitch brought them, but said goodbye to their fans.
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We have reported on MeinMMO about former wrestler Paige, who opposed this ban. Tearfully she stated that Twitch is extremely important to her, and she does not want to be prohibited from it. For Paige, the refusal to give up Twitch has so far not had any negative consequences, at least none that have become known.
“Heart broken,” says wrestler
This wrestler was fired: A wrestler who also refused to give up Twitch was Zelina Vega. She has now been fired by WWE. According to the Wrestling Observer, she was released because she had refused to give up her Twitch account.
Zelina Vega says her termination has broken her heart. But she claims this is not the last time people will see her:
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These are the larger implications: Wrestling enjoys a high status in the USA. An important Democratic politician, the interim presidential candidate Andrew Yang, has already announced in September that he would address the “situation of wrestlers”.
He said that if he does not become Secretary of Labor himself, he will at least have the number of the Secretary of Labor. He finds it ridiculous that wrestlers are categorized as “independent contractors” while they are simultaneously prohibited from doing everything, even appearing on Cameo.
It is now clear that the Democrats are moving into the White House. Yang has already announced after the termination of Zelina Vega that he has not forgotten WWE and Vince McMahon.
Wrestling and gaming have some parallels and are continuously seeking proximity to each other. The streamer Dr Disrespect is actually something like a wrestling character himself and had a confrontation with the Undertaker a few weeks ago:
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers you 6 different types of weapons to choose from. We want to know from you in our survey which one is your favorite.
Here’s what it’s about: Although ESO comes with a wide variety of weapons, every one of you surely has a favorite. You can always equip two of them and switch your weapon in battle, but everyone must have a favorite. And that’s the one we want to know from you through a survey by MeinMMO.
A staff, two weapons, and a two-handed axe – this is how heroes face the enemy
The agony of choice when it comes to weapons
These types of weapons are available: In The Elder Scrolls Online, you have a lot of freedom concerning your combat strategy. You can choose from 6 different classes, all bringing different foundations.
Each class can be played as a tank, DD, or healer and can wear any armor. Not only is every armor available, but all types of weapons are also at your disposal in every class and provide you with additional skills. These are the 6 types of weapons:
Bow – A weapon for ranged combat, designed for physical damage
Healing Staff – The weapon for healers or for other classes that want to have a backup
Weapon with shield – Here, you carry a one-handed weapon and a shield. There are swords, axes, maces, and daggers
Two-handed – These weapons are great for stamina builds and are popular in PvP
Two weapons – This type of weapon allows you to deal high damage in physical melee combat. Here, too, there are swords, axes, maces, and daggers
Destruction Staff – The choice for magical damage, mostly in ranged combat
These 6 categories are just the respective overarching term for the individual weapons. Each of these types of weapons also has different variations, such as a destruction staff with the fire element. Let us know in the comments which specific weapons you use and which classes you play with them.
Choosing a race can also play a role here. The individual races provide partially higher experience gain for your types of weapons. For example, Wood Elves have improved bow skills and Argonians are skilled in using healing staffs.
This is how you vote: You can cast your vote in the survey tool attached below. Keep in mind that you only have one vote, so you need to decide on the absolute best weapon.
The survey ends on November 29.
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In Season 22 of Diablo 3, there are 3 achievements that reward you with a cool pet – Deckard Cain as a walking, bearded book. All you need to do is complete the seasonal journey. We will show you how in this guide.
One of the requirements of the seasonal journey this time is to complete three achievements. While two are relatively simple, many players wonder which achievement to choose as the third to complete “Flawless Victory”.
We will show you which achievements can be easily completed. This way, you can quickly secure the pet from Season 22.
I have the pet and you will get it too!
Use these 3 achievements for Season 22
This is the first achievement: The easiest of the three achievements is “Mineral Collection”. For this, you need to upgrade three legendary gems to level 65. This happens almost automatically while you run through the Greater Rifts with the strong builds from Season 22.
If you are already on the last page of the seasonal journey, you should be ready for portals of level 75+. At this level, you can easily upgrade the stones with Urshi after completing a Greater Rift.
What is it? For “Boss Mode”, you need to kill specific bosses within 20 minutes of starting a game. There are 16 bosses on the list that need to be killed. What sounds difficult at first is actually easy with some coordination.
How to do it? You can complete this achievement solo, with 2 players, with 3 players, or even with 4 players. The more players in the group, the easier it becomes.
We have a guide to Boss Mode in Diablo 3 here for you. Just follow the group division and you will achieve the success with a good amount of remaining time.
Portal Mania
What is it? For this achievement, you need to successfully complete a Greater Nephalem Portal of level 55 or higher with six class sets. And it is easier than it sounds.
How to do it? The basic requirement is that you have progressed with your character in the season and have set aside sets along the way. If you haven’t done that yet, you should start now. Because you need to collect six sets.
This can be done, for example, with 5 sets of the Demon Hunter and one Monk set. But you can vary according to your taste and take one set from each class.
So equip your skill set for maximum mobility and durability. The rest will be taken care of by the shadow clones that are summoned once you activate pylons.
If you want, you can also play the sets as they were intended. The biggest challenge of this achievement is really just collecting enough sets. And this happens easily in Nephalem portals or with the help of Kadala, who often gives you the sets you don’t actually play with.
Your Reward – The Cain Chronicle in Season 22
If you have completed all the tasks, a cool pet awaits you as a reward. You equip it through the menu, where you find other companions, wings, banners, and more content. On PC, you reach this via the F1 key.
If you want, you can equip the ongoing reading now so it accompanies you in your adventures in the rifts. Just notice the huge steps the bearded book has to take to keep up with you. A real eye-catcher in group play!
Which achievements have you completed in Diablo 3 to finish the seasonal journey? And did you have any difficulties with it? Tell us here in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other players who are currently playing.
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The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Aydan “Aydan” Conrad broke the kill record of a single player in Call of Duty: Warzone – 60 kills in a match. Check out the clip here and find out how he did it.
The battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone has already set some fantastic kill records since its release in March 2020. The highest proven number of kills that a single player amassed in a match was 58.
The streamer and CoD YouTuber Aydan was able to top that. In a “Solo against Quads” game, where he faced entire 4-player teams as a solo player, he ended up with a whopping 60 on his kill count. An outstanding achievement, and his gameplay is impressive as well. We embed the edited YouTube video here for you:
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60 Kills in a Match with Boss – All About His Playstyle
How did he approach it? An important prerequisite for such high kill numbers as a solo player are matches with larger teams. Instead of going into a camping solo playlist, he starts a BR-4 match without filling. This way, there are fewer teams on the map, but all of them can potentially deliver more kills.
Aydan remains fully focused from start to finish and shows at every encounter with opponents how important good and clever movement is. His behavior in the Super Store at the start of the match underscores this directly. He fires at enemies, scores many headshots, and even against his rather weak Uzi, his foes can hardly respond.
He plays exceptionally well and has an excellent decision-making ability. In almost all situations, he makes the right choice whether to take cover, fire at enemies, or attempt a flank to surprise opponents from an unexpected direction. No one seems to be able to stop him – except in one situation, when he is sent to the Gulag north of the airport tower in the warehouse.
After the intense battle in the Super Store, where he already scored 8 kills, he gets caught up in record fever and fetches his two meta weapons Kilo 141 and the R9-0 with Dragon’s Breath. From here on, he is on the hunt and perfectly demonstrates how to utilize every advantage that the equipment and the map of Warzone provide:
He uses many vehicles to reach the next team and get kills
Acquires drones to track teams without the Ghost perk
Watches for enemy vehicles on the map that could indicate enemies
Always uses cover to move to the next point
He “reads” his enemies to push them into unexpected situations
Particularly impressive is his fight against a four-player team north of the Super Store (YouTube video at 8:50). From the roof of the house, he takes a few shots at an enemy who then calls in a precision airstrike on him. He positions himself exactly at the corner by the stairs, where he can obviously be seen. However, the enemy team was so focused on the “push” that he can hit 3 of the opponents hard from this corner and also take out the fourth.
The entire match then even ends with a boss fight (YouTube video at 14:00). In the end, he is alone with a Juggernaut on the map, who can take much more damage than he can. He is unsure if he can handle it, but he stays focused, proceeds wisely, and takes out this opponent from the match.
Which weapons did he use? He fully relied on popular guns of the battle royale, which are considered particularly strong – Kilo 141 and R9-0:
Aydan’s Kilo 141 setup
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Singuard Arms 19.8″ Hitter
Optic: VLK 3.0x Scope
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Ammunition: 50-Round Magazine
Aydan’s R9-0 setup
Muzzle: Choke
Barrel: FORGE TAC Barrage
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: Dragon’s Breath Rounds
Grip: Rubberized Grip Tape
The Kilo 141 helps him from a distance of 10 meters. The weapon is extremely stable with the barrel and the VLK scope, allowing him to repeatedly land painful headshots on his opponents.
Anything that gets too close he takes out with his shotgun. The R9-0 offers a strong double shot that leads to heavy hits thanks to the fiery Dragon’s Breath ammunition. Here you can find more information about both weapons:
Which perks did he use? Here he relies on a combination that does not protect him from detection by drones, heartbeat sensors, or thermal optics, but provides advantages in duels with enemies:
What can players take away from this? Especially the way he moves is exemplary. In every situation where he cannot directly take down his enemies, he considers how he can surprise them. Each time he uses a way his opponents do not expect and gains an advantage over the often helpless foes.
You can try this yourself. If you know your opponent knows your position pretty well, use that to your advantage. Think briefly about how you would proceed and set traps for the enemy.
A good example of this is shown quite near the end of the video, just before the “boss fight” (YouTube video at 12:46). He drives his car visibly into the hangar for the enemy, but he gets out to then pressure the opponent from the other side. The enemy expects Aydan to stay in the car. Another easy kill.
However, it must be said that Aydan plays a lot of Warzone and is correspondingly skilled. But you should always keep an eye out for how you can improve yourself, and such strong gameplay videos are a good way to do that.
The strong playable character Fischl is currently available for free in Genshin Impact. However, this will change soon, so hurry up.
What is currently happening in Genshin Impact? The “Distant Stars” event is currently active in Genshin Impact, revolving around meteors. It runs until November 30 and offers a range of rewards that you can exchange for special event currency.
The most important reward of the event is the strong playable character Fischl. You can obtain the archer for free after completing all event quests. But you need to hurry, there isn’t much time left for that.
Get Fischl before it’s too late
How do I unlock Fischl? To obtain Fischl, you must complete all tasks of the “Princess Pact” quest line. This must happen by the end of the event on November 30, or the quest will expire.
Since November 23, all three phases of the event have been available, so you can complete everything in one go. The only prerequisite is that your adventure rank must be at least 20.
You start the quest in Mondstadt at the Adventurers’ Guild. The three parts of the event are:
Unknown Star
Star of Deceptive Dreams
Star of Destiny
What exactly the individual steps entail and how to solve them can be found in our detailed guide to the event:
What can Fischl actually do? Even though Fischl is “only” a 4-star character, she is a strong support character who enables good elemental combos with other characters. At the same time, she can also deal good personal damage and ranks at the top of the best 4-star characters in our list.
Is it worth it even if you already have Fischl? Definitely. Even if you have already unlocked Fischl as a character, you can still strengthen her thanks to the event. Instead of Fischl, you will receive her constellation and thus also powerful bonuses.
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What else does the event offer? Even if you have no interest in Fischl, you should check out the event. The individual quest steps are rewarded with primogems, and you can collect up to 360 of them in total.
Additionally, you will receive special currencies during the event called “Power of the Waning Stars” and “Essence of the Waning Stars.” You can exchange these currencies at the action merchant for various rewards:
Materials for character ascension (Wisdom of a Hero)
Mystical Enhancement Ore
Materials for talent improvement
There is also the Crown of Wisdom available in the shop, which you should definitely try to get.
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Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Doublelift said: It feels wrong to retire on such a bad note, as following the Worlds embarrassment. But Bjergsen’s retirement has apparently troubled Doublelift.
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Shortly after, it was announced that TSM would sign SwordArt, the supporter of WM finalist Suning. Doublelift would have received a high-class partner for the bot lane in his later years.
But the deal became complicated for visa reasons and dragged on. Insider Jacob Wolf reported: Doublelift did not want to play for TSM anymore if he did not receive “foreign support”.
It is likely that these circumstances played into the retirement decision. Perhaps Doublelift would have played for TSM in 2021 if the deal with SwordArt had gone through sooner.
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Doublelift said: It feels wrong to retire on such a bad note, as following the Worlds embarrassment. But Bjergsen’s retirement has apparently troubled Doublelift.
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Shortly after, it was announced that TSM would sign SwordArt, the supporter of WM finalist Suning. Doublelift would have received a high-class partner for the bot lane in his later years.
But the deal became complicated for visa reasons and dragged on. Insider Jacob Wolf reported: Doublelift did not want to play for TSM anymore if he did not receive “foreign support”.
It is likely that these circumstances played into the retirement decision. Perhaps Doublelift would have played for TSM in 2021 if the deal with SwordArt had gone through sooner.
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Doublelift said: It feels wrong to retire on such a bad note, as following the Worlds embarrassment. But Bjergsen’s retirement has apparently troubled Doublelift.
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Shortly after, it was announced that TSM would sign SwordArt, the supporter of WM finalist Suning. Doublelift would have received a high-class partner for the bot lane in his later years.
But the deal became complicated for visa reasons and dragged on. Insider Jacob Wolf reported: Doublelift did not want to play for TSM anymore if he did not receive “foreign support”.
It is likely that these circumstances played into the retirement decision. Perhaps Doublelift would have played for TSM in 2021 if the deal with SwordArt had gone through sooner.
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Doublelift said: It feels wrong to retire on such a bad note, as following the Worlds embarrassment. But Bjergsen’s retirement has apparently troubled Doublelift.
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Shortly after, it was announced that TSM would sign SwordArt, the supporter of WM finalist Suning. Doublelift would have received a high-class partner for the bot lane in his later years.
But the deal became complicated for visa reasons and dragged on. Insider Jacob Wolf reported: Doublelift did not want to play for TSM anymore if he did not receive “foreign support”.
It is likely that these circumstances played into the retirement decision. Perhaps Doublelift would have played for TSM in 2021 if the deal with SwordArt had gone through sooner.
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
In the League of Legends last year, Team Solo Mid had two legendary players. In 2021, TSM will have none. Following Bjergsen, Yilang “Doublelift” Peng has also announced his retirement. The bot laner has shaped US LoL like few others. The 27-year-old shone with his skill but ruined many chances with his massive ego.
Why is Doublelift so important? The bot laner Doublelift became a champion in the US LCS with 3 different teams. He played League of Legends since Season 1 and later became the star of US LoL. He has significantly influenced the history of the LCS and is regarded as one of the most well-known, talented, and controversial LoL players in the West.
Of the last 11 championships of the LCS, Doublelift has won 8:
In 2015, Doublelift became champion with Counter Logic Gaming. He was such an ego monster that he clashed with his supporter Aphromoo, who told the team: Either Doublelift goes or I go (via youtube).
Doublelift moved to TSM, his biggest rival, and won two championships there in 2016 and 2017. However, due to TSM’s lack of international success, management disbanded the team.
Those were still “good times” before TSM was shattered in 2017. Bjergsen and Doublelift in one picture.
After being kicked from TSM, he swore to take bitter revenge on the team, he moved to Team Liquid, winning 4 championships with them in 2018 and 2019.
When that was no longer enough, he returned to TSM and grabbed the 8th championship in the summer of 2020.
What was Doublelift like outside of Summoner’s Rift? The 8 championships show how much Doublelift has influenced the league. At the same time, he built a Twitch channel (1.4 million followers) and is someone who constantly shares his opinion on everything without holding back.
Later there was an affront because the manager held a phone conversation discussing internal details of TSM. The conversation became public because Doublelift was streaming at that moment and internal information leaked live via Twitch.
In spring 2020, it was a big topic: TSM’s manager supposedly brought in “her boyfriend,” Doublelift into the team.
“Everyone else is trash”
As a quote that made him famous, “Everyone Else is trash” – everyone is garbage, except him.
Doublelift started as a shy boy in League of Legends but has since developed into someone who flaunted not just being good, but especially being better than everyone else.
Doublelift clearly enjoyed the role of the “bad boy,” telling others how little they are capable of. He often does this with a smirk. There is surely some showmanship in this demeanor, but the question is: How much?
What still haunts him: Doublelift has never managed to get past the group stage at the Worlds. His teams always failed in the group phase.
Doublelift and Bjergsen were still the 2 stars in US LoL in 2020. Both have now retired.
Shy and unpopular before LoL – Confident afterwards
This is what Doublelift says: In a post on Twitter , the 27-year-old states that LoL has completely changed his life. Before he became a pro, he was a nerd and unpopular. In school, he was bullied, so he kept a low profile and tried not to stand out. He was shy, had zero self-confidence, and was basically someone who was forgotten while being seen.
As a pro LoL player, Doublelift finally gained recognition and pride. In the beginning, he faced harsh criticism. He played “too greedy”, didn’t fit in a team game like LoL, and was better as an analyst than as a player.
It was said that he could never win anything, but Doublelift trained 14 hours a day and then won 8 of the last 11 LCS championships.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
Doublelift said: It feels wrong to retire on such a bad note, as following the Worlds embarrassment. But Bjergsen’s retirement has apparently troubled Doublelift.
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Shortly after, it was announced that TSM would sign SwordArt, the supporter of WM finalist Suning. Doublelift would have received a high-class partner for the bot lane in his later years.
But the deal became complicated for visa reasons and dragged on. Insider Jacob Wolf reported: Doublelift did not want to play for TSM anymore if he did not receive “foreign support”.
It is likely that these circumstances played into the retirement decision. Perhaps Doublelift would have played for TSM in 2021 if the deal with SwordArt had gone through sooner.
Update 17:09: It is now known where TSM is investing the money it saves by not keeping Doublelift. SwordArt (23) is actually coming from Suning to TSM as a supporter.
He is said to earn $6 million for a 2-year contract, as stated by the head of TSM in an interview with the Washington Post.
From what is known, this is by far a new salary record for a LoL player in the West. At least for contracts that have become known or are rumored.
Doinb was the absolute star at the 2019 World Cup in LoL.
But at 27, Doublelift is also relatively old for a LoL player. Perhaps comments like those from world champion Doinb from China also reached him. Doinb said: In the USA, the same players always play and too few rookies come up. Doublelift and Bjergsen are now making way for a new generation:
The Penitent Hunt in WoW Shadowlands is causing issues for some players. We will reveal where to find the NPCs to complete the quest.
In the Venthyr of Revendreth, a new area of WoW: Shadowlands, things are anything but gentle. Souls are often tortured and tormented for fun during a hunt to extract Anima from them. However, the Penitent Hunt frustrates some players. The reason is that the quest objectives are not always correctly displayed on the map and minimap.
What do you need to do for the quest? For the quest “The Penitent Hunt” in WoW: Shadowlands, you need to hunt the recently released NPCs and instill real fear in them. First, however, you speak with the Fearmonger to start the event. Instilling fear is achieved – as is often the case in WoW – by attacking the penitents and nearly killing them. Normally, the NPCs are shown on the large map and also on the minimap, but there is currently a bug that prevents this from always working.
Here you can find Tiana, Yoshai, and Loksey – Coordinates
Where are the NPCs located? The exact coordinates of the NPCs are as follows:
Boss Tiana: 50 / 61
Yoshai the Merciless: 45 / 70
Master Hound Loksey: 47 / 64
With Master Hound Loksey, you need to be careful that he is being attacked by Truulax, who you must take out first. A video also shows the quest process:
https://youtu.be/HlXL8VkCWHo
However, please note that the NPCs may also be temporarily unavailable if they have just been defeated by other players. In that case, you just have to wait a few moments. This can take a few minutes in rare cases.
Other quests in Shadowlands are also causing discussions:
How can you see coordinates? It is not possible to see coordinates in World of Warcraft from the game itself. You need an interface addon like MapCoords (link to download on Curseforge). The currently best addons that everyone should install for WoW: Shadowlands, we present to you in this article.
Did you also have problems with the Penitent Hunt? Or did you complete the quest without any difficulties?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
