The developers of Friday the 13th have announced that dedicated servers will be shut down with the next and final update. The game, which was quite successful in 2017, has been dying since a legal dispute in 2018.
What will happen to Friday the 13th? The official servers of the horror game will be shut down. In an official post in the forums, it is stated that it will be over with the next patch. This patch will also be the last one that Friday the 13th receives.
It is set to be released sometime in November. A specific date has not yet been revealed. Patch notes and more detailed information are expected to be available a week before the patch’s release.
The forums will also be closed at the same time. New posts will no longer be possible. Social media will be minimized.
In Friday the 13th you can take on the role of the killer Jason Voorhees.
What kind of game is it? Friday the 13th is an asymmetrical horror game for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, where up to 8 players can play in a lobby. A random player will become the famous killer Jason Voorhees and must kill the remaining players.
This makes Friday the 13th similar to Dead by Daylight, only with larger lobbies and just one killer. Recently, the game had an average of over 300 active players on Steam (via steamcharts). In the summer of 2017, over 16,000 players played simultaneously on PC alone.
Condemned to death since 2018
What happened in 2018? The shutdown of the servers and forums, and thus the end of support for the game, has been preceded by a long period of decline. This moment has been anticipated for 2 years. Only the exact “when” was still undecided.
What happens now? While the dedicated servers will be shut down, those who wish can still play Friday the 13th. The peer-to-peer connections for quick games and private multiplayer sessions will remain open, and progress will still be saved.
Evolve took the same path with Stage 2 back then.
How long this will be the case and whether it will benefit the game is still uncertain. The asymmetrical PvP game Evolve went a similar route. There, the servers were also shut down first, and shortly after, the game died completely. Cortyn from MeinMMO was already sure at that time: Evolve is the game you all should miss.
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Call of Duty: Mobile offers countless weapons, many modes, and even a Battle Royale reminiscent of the Warzone predecessor Blackout from Black Ops 4. MeinMMO shows you the BR mode and makes comparisons with Warzone.
With the free-to-play title Call of Duty: Mobile, the CoD franchise successfully went to the smartphones of this world and provides its players with plenty of content and a mature shooter experience for on the go and/or in between.
In addition to the standard multiplayer mode, CoD: Mobile comes with a Battle Royale that we took a closer look at. Because the BR mode is not just a stripped-down mobile version of a real Battle Royale, but a complete BR experience where you can compete for victory with up to 100 players with sufficient reception.
To give you an impression of the to-go battle, we present the mobile BR here a bit, show you strengths and weaknesses of the Battle Royale, and make some comparisons with the big brother Warzone, which excites many players on consoles and PC.
For an insight into the BR gameplay, check out the short video from YouTuber “Wizey”:
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Gameplay of the Mobile Battle Royale evokes Blackout memories
The first few seconds of a match make you feel like you’re in Warzone. The scene during the approach to the map is strikingly similar. But as soon as you leave the plane heading towards the combat zone, the Warzone predecessor Blackout immediately comes to mind. Because you glide towards the ground with a wingsuit and then deploy your parachute, keeping your target in sight, a little later, which lets you glide gently to the ground.
And that’s far from the end of the similarities. The loot system, healing, and even gunplay remind you of the Battle Royale from Black Ops 4 and make the BR on mobile a complete “Call of Duty” experience that lacks nothing.
On YouTube, the channel “AnonymousYT” released a video comparing the two titles directly. The video is somewhat older (September 2019), and there have been some adaptations since then, such as the approach scene. And zombies are not always in the game. However, the mobile BR still retains many similarities with the Battle Royale from Black Ops 4:
Benchmark Warzone – Can the Mobile Battle Royale keep up?
Yes, the mobile BR can keep up with Warzone. It’s a standalone Battle Royale that brings its own rules and is not a stripped-down copy of a real BR:
Mature CoD gunplay and movement
Complete Battle Royale without compromises
Various team sizes
Many weapons, attachments, and items
In terms of graphics, however, the mobile version cannot keep up, that’s for sure. But otherwise, the smartphone shooting game brings a real Battle Royale to your touchscreen that you can tackle with a controller or play on PC without any problems. In the following video from the YouTube channel “GamingRfan,” you can take a closer look at the graphic comparison with Warzone:
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Comparison of the PS4 version of Warzone and CoD Mobile with maximum graphic settings.
In some aspects, the mobile variant even offers a bit more depth. However, Warzone comes with innovative mechanics that enrich the game and set it apart from the competition.
CoD Mobile relies on tried-and-true “Battle Royale” mechanics that, for example, PUBG (the first truly big Battle Royale) helped in its rise and also work well on smartphones.
This makes CoD Mobile better than Warzone
There are even a few things in CoD Mobile that would also suit Warzone well:
Regular events
Collectible attachments that you can use to improve your weapons at any time
The match pace is just right
Ranked mode
Why are the events better? One of the significant advantages of the mobile version is its frequent events. Warzone shone here in the first half-yearafter release with almost complete absence. The first real live event that offered many cosmetics and adjusted quite a bit in the game, was the Halloween event.
In CoD Mobile, there always seems to be some action online that provides players a break from normal gameplay. At the time of the article, for example, you could play the Blackout DLC map “Alcatraz” in the Battle Royale, including intrusive zombies. This is where Warzone could learn a lot.
Warzone took 6 months for the first event – CoD Mobile brings a new BR map for Halloween.
What do attachments bring? In the mobile Battle Royale, you are entirely reliant on the loot you pick up during the match. However, unlike Warzone, you can also modify your weapons. If you find suitable attachments, they can be fitted to your weapons to improve them a little.
This offers more depth and encourages you to engage more with the weapons and attachments. While this is also possible in Warzone outside of matches, all weapons during an ongoing round are fixed and a bad piece of gear remains bad.
Furthermore, there are a few exciting mods with which you can further enhance your weapons in CoD Mobile. These increase your ammunition capacity, allow you to run faster after aiming, or even reload your weapons after sliding. Depending on your loot luck, there are some considerable buffs that can support you on your way to victory. If you also find one of the best weapons of CoD Mobile, you can clean up.
What is so good about match pace? Mobile CoD offers more continuous action in the Battle Royale than Warzone, which can sometimes get quite sluggish in the mid-game.
The short rounds of a maximum of 15 minutes are often more motivating and bring pace to the Battle Royale. In Warzone, matches last around 30 minutes when you get to the endgame. This allows for more tactical approaches but can also quickly lead to frustration and boredom if you get unlucky.
At the end of the relatively quick rounds, there is a kind of post-game review showing your match progression.
Why is a ranked mode interesting? Whether for multiplayer or Battle Royale: CoD Mobile offers you a ranked mode with strict skill-based matchmaking and regular rewards.
This feature is not available in the multiplayer of Modern Warfare, nor in the Battle Royale Warzone. However, many players desire such a system that matches them with strong opponents at their level and distributes rewards when a ranked season is over.
This makes the Mobile BR not as good as Warzone
However, the BR experience on the smartphone cannot shine everywhere. A few aspects could also be learned by the mobile version from Warzone:
Missing 3-player teams in the mode selection
Randomness in the equipment is significantly higher
Specialists determining special abilities
Contracts and cash
What’s up with 3-player teams? That’s not a big deal overall, but it’s very annoying when you go in as a trio. Currently, CoD Mobile’s Battle Royale only offers solo, duo, and four-player games.
This was also a problem at the release of Warzone. The BR started only with 3-player teams and gradually added more team sizes. In particular, the duo mode took a long time to arrive. But now all team sizes from 1 to 4 players are available.
The jump is very reminiscent of Warzone – But the typical trios are not there in CoD Mobile.
Why does randomness play a role? In mobile CoD, you are almost entirely reliant on your loot luck within a match. If you particularly enjoy playing a certain weapon, you have hardly any way to deliberately search for it.
Unlike in Warzone: Here you assemble your loadout before the matches and then have to acquire it via supply crates. This brings more fairness in terms of weapons and equipment and allows virtually any soldier to run around with the best weapons of Warzone.
What’s wrong with the specialists? With the specialist system, you can choose a soldier with a special skill before the match. This concept has also existed for a while in the big CoD premium titles but has since been abandoned.
The problem with this system in a Battle Royale is the limitation. In the match, you have no way to adapt your extra gadget to your situation throughout the round. In Warzone, these functions are taken over by so-called “field upgrades.” This could be a trophy system that protects you from explosive shots, but also an armor box that allows you to supply your team with armor plates.
One advantage of this system is that you can reuse your equipment. After a certain cooldown, the gadgets are available to you again, while in Warzone, the items are consumed upon use.
What’s with contracts and cash? With contracts and cash, you can earn advantages in the Warzone match. This fits very well with the Battle Royale concept, as there are often “downtime” periods in which you encounter no opponents for a while. If you’re up for action, you grab a bounty contract and hunt an opponent. If you want to proceed more quietly and planned, you activate recon to get information about the game circle.
You can then spend your cash on useful items at the buy station or buy back your fallen comrades. This allows for many interesting tactics and noticeably loosens up the gameplay within matches.
Although the matches in CoD Mobile’s Battle Royale are not as long, and correspondingly, there is often less “downtime”. Nevertheless, these mechanics work well in Warzone, and here the mobile BR could learn a thing or two.
Pros and Cons of CoD Mobile Battle Royale compared to Warzone
Pro
Lots of variety & regular events
Complete BR that can be played on the go
Fast, engaging rounds
Ranked games for Battle Royale
Contra
Specialist system
High randomness in weapons & equipment
No contracts/cash
No 3-player mode
A topic in itself: The controls
We intentionally left out the controls on the mobile, as there are fundamental limitations for mobile games. But also because you have many options to improve the handling for yourself:
If you enjoy the Battle Royale, you almost have free choice of which input device you want to use. The game recognizes how you start the BR and only brings players into your lobbies who control the game in a similar way to you.
Furthermore, especially at the beginning, you’ll encounter many bots. This evokes mixed feelings for MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn, but it helps at the beginning, as you can often easily take down the NPCs. If you’re looking for some beginner tips for CoD Mobile, check this out:
With a victory, there’s always a wise quote. At the start, wins come easily.
Personal conclusion: Different, but really good
As a big Warzone fan, I approached the Battle Royale on mobile with some skepticism and had seen little about the game beforehand. But already after the first few minutes, it was clear that CoD delivers a complete BR that has a lot to offer.
After some practice with the touch controls, you’ll be sliding, jumping, and shooting over the map in the familiar CoD manner, and you can almost forget that you’re on mobile. The unusual sitting position during longer mobile gaming sessions reminded me of that again, but all in all, CoD Mobile offers a surprisingly large Battle Royale that barely lags behind the PC and console counterparts in terms of gameplay.
If you are fans of Battle Royales or want to try a complete shooter on mobile, install CoD Mobile. The standard multiplayer mode is also packed with content and offers many hours of action when the Battle Royale doesn’t appeal to you as much.
But in the end, it remains a smartphone shooter, which generally limits graphics, control & screen size. However, if you are looking for a full-fledged game that you can play on mobile for a long time and that constantly offers something new, I can only recommend CoD Mobile. Similar sentiments are echoed by MeinMMO colleague Noah Struthoff. While everyone is playing Warzone, he’s sitting in front of CoD Mobile.
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In Valorant, you can now purchase the Reaver weapons. They were already discovered during the beta through datamining and have since been eagerly awaited. However, the developers at Riot Games are disappointed with the dataminers. They should have recognized the emergence.
What happened? The Reaver set served as a prototype for all Valorant weapons and was found by dataminers during the closed beta. They featured special reload and melee animations and had their own finishing move for the last kill of a round.
Many players were looking forward to the launch of these weapons, which were not released for months. However, since November 3, they are finally in the game.
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What is so curious? In time for the release, the developers at Riot Games shared the story behind the weapons.
They also revealed that they felt sympathy for the fans who had been eagerly waiting for the Reaver weapons. Therefore, they hid hints about the release of the set and hoped that the dataminers would enjoy the cool find and spread it.
But unfortunately, they did not understand the signs at all.
What did the developers say exactly? In a Q&A about the weapons, Sean Marino, the Art Lead of Valorant, discussed the background of the weapons. It first concerned the story with the datamining in the beta:
As we continued working on the skin in the months leading up to release, we accidentally leaked file names in the build that were repeatedly picked up by dataminers.
The store team also used the Reaver weapons as placeholders for thumbnails, which had the unintended effect of haunting the menus from time to time, so we saw countless posts [and] felt bad because all of this only fueled rumors like ‘Reaver is the next skin line.’ Even though the Reaver weapons were still months away from release.
However, the developers wanted to utilize the datamining to hype up the weapons later:
The frequent datamining leaks inspired us to create a teaser campaign, where we intentionally included some eerie file names in patches 1.09 and 1.10 to announce the return of the weapons.
The dataminers could have had the chance to announce the Reaver weapons in advance and bring their find from the beta back into the spotlight. But they did not see the hints:
We laughed ourselves to death over the irony […], because none of the dataminers noticed the intentional leaks, causing our big-brain teaser to fail.
However, Marino did not reveal exactly what hints there were.
Twitch Drops for access to the beta created a huge hype around Valorant.
Valorant is one of the most successful free-to-play shooters and enjoys great popularity. This was also due to the Twitch campaign that Riot Games utilized. But Valorant is not alone in this, as this list shows:
Modern smartphones are good for more than just simple puzzle games. Rather, you can play various cool online shooters on phones with iOS or Android operating systems. Here on MeinMMO you will find a selection of apps for shooter games that you can easily play online on mobile devices.
How we selected: Our selection of recommended shooters for smartphones includes apps that have initially received at least 4 out of 5 stars in the AppStores and have six-figure download and rating numbers. In addition, we made sure to include fair free-to-play games, as you can safely try out such games without spending money.
In the following paragraphs, we will briefly introduce each game, explain the special features, and clarify which type of player the target audience is. The order of the games is random and does not represent any ranking.
What is it? CoD Mobile is a mobile game in the style of the Call of Duty games. As with Modern Warfare, you will fight against an enemy team in various multiplayer game modes or play solo in some modes. Alternatively, there’s a large battle royale mode in the style of Warzone with 100 players on a huge map.
The fights are fast and full of action. Therefore, the victory is quickly decided, and you can effortlessly have a quick round of shooting. The controls are easy to learn, and you can choose to play with a touchscreen or controller.
CoD Mobile is an extremely successful game that was among the big hits for publisher Activision in 2019. Currently (as of November 2020), CoD Mobile has over 11 million ratings in the PlayStore and a score of 4.5.
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What are the special features? CoD Mobile offers just about everything a shooter’s heart desires. You can play a variety of regularly changing game modes and earn experience points after the battles. These, in turn, are used to unlock new weapons and equipment. In a specific menu, you can further upgrade your gear and, for example, improve the stats of a weapon with specific upgrades.
If you are already familiar with this gameplay from Modern Warfare and Warzone, you will feel right at home here.
The shootouts play out very quickly.
What does it cost? CoD Mobile is a free-to-play game that you can play completely for free. For real money, there are cosmetic items such as skins for weapons and characters. Some special weapon skins already come with pre-installed upgrades.
There is also a battle pass that you gradually unlock with game progress. There is a premium version available for real money, which offers more rewards at each level. Additionally, you can buy loot boxes with skins.
Who should play it? Satisfied players especially praise the enjoyable gaming experience in the CoD style and the successful mix of fast PvP matches and longer battle royale fights. The graphics are good, and especially the entry into the game is very motivating due to bots in your first rounds.
So if you are looking for a solid shooter for a quick session and like the style of Call of Duty, you can go for it here.
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The US election 2020 is in full swing and the last votes are being counted. We from MeinMMO took this as an opportunity to take a closer look at 3 MMOs to see who is actually in power.
The voting system in the USA is extremely complicated. Depending on the state, votes are cast and electors are assigned to the winning candidate. Different states have different numbers of electors. In short, whoever reaches 270 electors at the end wins the election and becomes the new President of the USA.
Counting all the votes can take some time. In addition, in some states the mail-in ballots may arrive with some delay and still be counted.
We at MeinMMO wanted to bridge this time and took a look at 3 MMOs where politics certainly plays a role. We show you who is in charge in our list.
The Division 2
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Massive Entertainment | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia | Release-Date: March 15, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play
What is The Division 2?The Division 2 is the sequel to the shared-world online shooter The Division 1. Here, the tactical cover system and the many RPG elements in the form of skills, character progression, and loot are in the foreground.
The world of Division is dominated by a pandemic. The virus was deliberately released. It is referred to as “Green Poison” or “Dollar Group” and has thrown the USA and large parts of the world into chaos.
Now it is up to you, as part of the Division, to restore order. The setting is Washington DC and New York City (with the Warlords expansion), which have been implemented realistically.
Politically, chaos initially reigns in The Division 2. Due to the virus, the government is collapsing. Various armed factions are trying to exploit the chaotic situation for their own gain.
There is the rogue agent Aaron Keener, who has witnessed the effects of the virus on humanity from the very beginning. He believes the government is incapable and wants to do his own thing.
The agent Aaron Keener
In addition, there are various splinter groups and the mysterious security company “Black Tusk” with political connections.
When the virus breaks out, Lawrence Waller is the President of the USA. Some players see connections between Waller and US President Trump. Admittedly, the name contains the English word for “wall” and the president is said to have a poor relationship with Russia. This is evident from an audio file in the game.
This file mentions a wall to Mexico. Only, in this case, it is meant to protect the Mexicans from the virus, not the USA from supposed immigrants.
In the game itself, Andrew Ellis, a former speaker of the House of Representatives and confidant of Waller, is the president. He betrays his country and the Division by stealing a broad-spectrum medication that could defeat the virus. He apparently also had his predecessor killed – a very charming guy.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release-Date: November 23, 2004| Model: Pay2Play
What is WoW?World of Warcraft is considered the most well-known MMORPG in North America and Europe. You can play a total of 7 expansions there. WoW is primarily designed for MMORPG fans who want to experience raids and dungeons. But you can also quest through the story well on your own.
Currently WoW is celebrating its 16th birthday and the age shows in the game as well. The comic graphics have been enhanced here and there, with the latest patch also improving the characters.
As a combat system, you can expect classic tab-targeting.
For several months, WoW has offered two versions:
On the one hand, there is “Retail WoW”, which includes the current expansion Battle for Azeroth. The new addon Shadowlands is already on the horizon and is set to release on November 24, 2020.
Otherwise, there is also WoW Classic, a remake of the base game that was released in August 2019.
Who is in charge in WoW?
The world of WoW is characterized by the war between the Horde and the Alliance, which experiences a constant ebb and flow throughout the expansions. The factions are ruled by the High King of the Alliance on the one hand and by the Horde Council on the other.
At the head of Stormwind and the Alliance stands the King or High King. However, he does not rule alone, but has capable advisors in matters of war and governance around him.
There are high representatives of the army and navy for war issues and a council consisting of various members of the Alliance. In principle, all representatives of the major Alliance races can be found here. Thus, the king tries to safeguard the interests of all peoples.
The former warchief Sylvanas against King Anduin
With the Horde, the warchief was originally in the lead. He resided in Orgrimmar and was supported by advisors and ambassadors.
Since the last warchief, Sylvanas Windrunner, left the Horde, the position has remained vacant. The Horde then formed a council because they could do without a warchief in times of peace.
Instead of just one ruler, the leaders of the races are now in power to represent the interests of their peoples. All council members carry equal weight and decisions affecting the entire Horde are also made.
The Elder Scrolls Online
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Zenimax Online| Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release-Date: April 04, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play
What is ESO?The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG, but not in the classical sense. In the tradition of the Elder Scrolls series, it focuses on many solo content. In addition, the “One Tamriel” addon ensures that you can play everything at any level, and your character will be adjusted accordingly.
ESO places value on its special story and beautiful setting. Especially fans of the Elder Scrolls games will recognize some places. As with the current chapter about Skyrim, called Himmelsrand in German.
Who is in charge in ESO?
ESO is marked by chaos with an epic civil war at its core. Due to an intrigue by the necromancer Mannimarco, the emperor was overthrown and now only a puppet sits on the throne. The three alliances formed from nine races want to fill this position in the “War of the Three Banners”:
Tamriel and its factions with the contested Cyrodiil at the center
The Ebonheart Pact is ruled by Jorunn the Skald-King, but not alone. All his decisions must be ratified by the three races. This form of government is called the Grand Council and is very close to a democracy.
The Daggerfall Covenant is ruled by High King Emeric. He is a master of diplomacy, having secured the Rothwardons through marriage and the Orcs through skillful war agreements.
The Aldmeri Dominion is ruled by Queen Ayrenn. She asked the ancient races of the Khajiit and Wood Elves for help, to save the younger races from their misfortune. She wants to see the elves back in power and rid herself of the warmongering and cursed humans. A lesson in racism would also do the High Elves some good.
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In Destiny 2, the most important release of the franchise since 2017 is coming with “Beyond Light”. The expansion will determine whether Destiny can continue in its current form. The new savior has already been decided. Bungie has brought him back from exile and promoted him.
That’s why the release of “Beyond Light” is so important: The new expansion “Beyond Light” will be released on November 10, 2020: It marks a turning point in Destiny’s 6-year history.
Essentially, the last 2 years of Destiny 2, since Forsaken, have been leading up to this addon. The 2019 expansion “Shadowkeep” seemed to be born out of necessity: It was the first major release that Bungie had to manage without its partner Activision. Accordingly, Shadowkeep turned out to be fairly small in hindsight.
The next 2 years of Destiny 2 will build on Beyond Light. This will be the first part of a trilogy with an interconnected story. It’s crucial that Beyond Light now initiates a wave on which Bungie can sail for the next years until 2022.
Furthermore, “Beyond Light” also marks the start of a new console generation. On PS5 and Xbox Series X, there will be a lack of major launch titles at release. Cyberpunk 2077 has also been postponed: By coincidence or clever planning, Bungie is in a position with Destiny where they have another significant opportunity to attract new players – thanks to a lack of alternatives.
Mark Noseworthy is now the “Destiny General Manager.”
In a conversation with Edge, he said in October (via gamesradar):
“In a way, it doesn’t matter what people think about it right now. What really matters: How does the game feel in November? How does the content ecosystem feel and how do the experiences feel? Is there enough for people to do? Do they feel connected to the game and want to play Destiny 2 with their friends?”
Mark Noseworthy
That’s exactly the question that Beyond Light needs to answer.
Luke Smith has been at the helm so far.
“The Best Days of Destiny Are Yet to Come”
Who is the new savior? As the past of Destiny has predominantly been shaped by Luke Smith – Noseworthy’s longtime partner.
In the video documentation for Beyond Light, he seemed to pass the baton to Joe Blackburn. Imagery and editing suggested that Joe Blackburn would be the new big star in the Destiny universe.
While the “old hands” from 2014 were allowed to speak at the beginning of the video – marketing chief Osborne, Noseworthy, and Luke Smith – Blackburn was given the space and the last words at the end of the ViDoc.
Smith referred to him as one of the “new young leaders” of Bungie, who it is enjoyable to watch as they take on more and more responsibility:
Apparently, Blackburn is supposed to play a crucial role in how Destiny 2 will continue from 2020 onwards. The video documentation ends with Blackburn stating, “The best days of Destiny are yet to come.”
On November 10, we will find out whether he is right.
Destiny 2 is a constant topic that can be talked about endlessly.
In October, we looked at the expansion “Beyond Light” and explained why it is so crucial for Bungie. The pressure on the release is huge. Now the future should finally begin, which Bungie has promised us since 2014:
World of Warcraft without multiboxers – a dream finally comes true. The joy among players is great, but there are also some critical voices.
Multiboxing was a thorn in the side of many players in World of Warcraft. Time and again there were complaints, and for many it was simply incomprehensible why the developers ever allowed it. Now, due to a rule change, classic multiboxing is basically banned, as software for duplicating keyboard inputs across multiple clients is no longer allowed.
Players are still allowed to have multiple accounts and play them simultaneously, but they must make all keyboard inputs in each WoW client individually. This massively hinders the effectiveness of multiboxers.
The end of classic multiboxing has come.
Players react enthusiastically
The general mood regarding this decision by Blizzard seems to be positive. Whether in the official forum, on the World of Warcraft subreddit, or on sites like wowhead, there are compliments everywhere.
MULTIBOXING IS DEAD. I salute everyone who always said that Blizzard would never ban multiboxing because of subscription revenues.
Other comments echo a similar sentiment:
“Suddenly thousands of druids with similar names all scream in pain at the same time.”
“Fantastic that they’re doing this before the Shadowlands launch and not after. This means that [multiboxers/bots] have no chance to gather resources en masse.”
Some share their experiences with multiboxers, like Strong_Mode:
Once a multiboxer came to me and hit me with 24x Death’s Mantle. I died and then I was told that wasn’t ‘game breaking’ at all. “If you don’t want to engage in PvP, just don’t be in war mode.” Good change, Blizz.
There are also positive voices in our comments. MeinMMO reader Tobibro writes:
Best change! Thanks, Blizz!
When I farmed in Nazjatar for about an hour six months ago, I also encountered a multiboxer and I thought to myself, “Okay, I do all this and get 5 herbs per plant, and the multiboxer gets 30 herbs per plant” – although just like me, there is only one person behind the multiboxer…
When I thought about it, I lost the will to play and took a 3-month break from WoW…
Lasered away from an army – this will not happen anymore.
A few critics remain
But there are indeed negative voices or those who praise multiboxers and their influence on the servers. However, these voices are clearly in the minority. Some criticize that now the prices for many materials in Shadowlands will rise. You won’t be able to buy as cheaply at the auction house as before. After all, multiboxers create rock-bottom prices as they gather herbs and ores with multiple efficiencies and can flood the market.
MeinMMO reader runebert writes under the news about this:
At the latest when the prices for materials soar again, players will realize what a mistake that was.
Ultimately, it must be noted that the overwhelming majority react very positively to the innovation. The decision is seen as a good, important step in the right direction.
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But now let’s get to you! What do you think of the change regarding multiboxing? Is it good that Blizzard has finally adjusted the rules? Or did you even profit from multiboxing and regret that it is now restricted? Cast your vote in the poll and show us how you, as the MeinMMO community, feel about the topic.
If you want to elaborate on your answer a bit more, please leave a comment on the topic and discuss actively.
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A well-known CoD leaker has revealed new alleged details about the future of Call of Duty: Warzone. The arsenal of the Battle Royale is said to offer over 100 different weapons in 2021, but that’s not all.
Where does the info come from? The supposed details come from the well-known CoD leaker Tom Henderson (formerly LongSensation). He has previously accurately predicted details about Warzone, Modern Warfare, and generally about Call of Duty.
And the leaker says that by the end of the lifecycle of Black Ops Cold War, in the fall of 2021, Warzone will feature over 100 different weapons in its arsenal. An impressive selection – especially considering that Warzone can be played completely for free.
It seems that the entire weapon range from Modern Warfare and Cold War (including new weapons yet to come) will be unified in the Battle Royale mode.
The weapons from CoD Cold War will likely receive a complete rebalancing for Warzone
Complete rebalancing for the Cold War arsenal: Furthermore, Henderson states that Raven Software is working closely with Infinity Ward (Modern Warfare) and Treyarch (Cold War) on the integration, and that in this context, the weapons from Black Ops Cold War will receive a complete overhaul in terms of balance.
These will be adjusted to match the current weapons in Warzone, which come from Modern Warfare. Cold War weapons will not have a slower TTK in Warzone compared to those from Modern Warfare.
In the traditional multiplayer, this is indeed the case, and many have already wondered how this situation will be resolved in Warzone.
Warzone is expected to continue with the next CoD in 2021 – following the same pattern as with Cold War
Warzone continues with the next Call of Duty: What might not really surprise anyone: According to Henderson, CoD Warzone will continue with the next Call of Duty in 2021, and the new CoD title will be integrated into the Battle Royale – just as it is currently the case with CoD Black Ops Cold War.
It has been officially known for some time that Warzone will continue for years and is supposed to serve as a constant that connects the different CoD titles.
In Season 4 of Fortnite: Battle Royale there is a secret mission where you have to prevent dwarves from blowing up the entire map. Now there is another task that rewards you with experience points. We will show you how to solve it and at which location you should do it.
What kind of challenge is this? In Fortnite Season 4 Chapter 2, in addition to the battle between the Marvel superheroes and Galactus, there is currently a side story where apparently the dwarves are planning to blow up the map.
The dwarf mission consists of 5 different tasks that you need to complete. After finishing a phase, you will immediately be rewarded with experience points. In the last phase, players had to search for the most wanted spray motif. Now we will explain the 5th phase.
If you have not completed the first three phases yet, you can find an overview of all the dwarf missions that we have summarized for you here:
What do you have to do? For the 5th phase, you will again be sent to the Fortnite map and need to search for a grave of a dwarf. You will then pay your last respects there.
This is the location:
The dwarf’s grave is located at Slurpy Swamp
To complete this task, you need to visit the grave in the northern part of Slurpy Swamp (outside the Slurp factory) and pay your last respects by interacting with the interaction button.
The grave is located at the swamps, behind a large tree. It is easy to identify because a dwarf statue made of stone has been set up there. If you prefer to watch the exact location in a video, you can do so here:
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This is the reward: For this dwarf mission, there are 20,000 EP as a reward for you. Together with the previous phases, you will thus have a total of 90,000 additional experience points.
With these experience points that you can earn through all dwarf missions, you will receive a considerable boost for leveling up. This is especially worthwhile if you want to level up your Battle Pass. After all, there are all sorts of cool Marvel skins that you will not be able to unlock after Season 4 ends.
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Emil Forsberg has received a new SBC in FIFA 21. He can serve as an asset for Bundesliga teams. But is the price worth it?
This is the card: Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig has received a “Player Moments card” inspired by his double against Benfica in the Champions League season 19/20. This already serves as a preview for the RTTF event starting on Friday.
The special card represents a significant upgrade over Forsberg’s standard card. It increases by a total of 7 points in overall rating, due to substantial jumps in all areas.
The Moments card is significantly stronger
13 extra points were awarded for speed
9 for dribbling
Shot increases by a full 14 points
Defense by 13
Passing values increase by 7 points
And there are 10 additional points for physicality
Overall, it is a significant improvement. But is it worth it to complete the SBC?
This is how expensive the Forsberg SBC is
This is required for the SBC: In the Squad Building Challenge, you need to submit two teams.
The first challenge requires an 84-rated team with 80 team chemistry and at least one Bundesliga player.
In the second challenge, you must exchange an 85-rated team with 65 team chemistry and one Team of the Week player.
If you were to buy all the players for the challenge, the first part would cost you about 30,000 coins, while the second could be around 70,000. Thus, the new Forsberg card costs about 100,000 coins. You really need a lot of successful trading.
Is it worth it? The Forsberg card is definitely to be considered strong. Especially in the Bundesliga, it fits in very well. With 4 stars on the weak foot and 4-star skills, Forsberg is versatile, and the stats are also strong.
However, the price of the SBC is set very high. 100,000 coins are not just earned, and there are some players in the Bundesliga who can take on similar roles. One alternative is the Story Sabitzer card, which can be obtained for free through season progression and completing objectives.
Another option for CAM is also the standard card of Marco Reus, who has an overall value of 85 and is slightly weaker than Forsberg but currently only costs about 24,000 coins.
The Forsberg card is only worth it if you really want the upgrade for that position or currently have a lot of coins to spare. It looks a bit different if you have unused or untradeable players in your club that fit for the SBCs and you only need to buy a fraction of the challenge anew. In that case, it might be worth it – although you will have to give up quite a bit of your SBC fodder.
Fallout 76 launched with many issues and was not well received in many places. The Game Director and Executive Producer at Bethesda Games Studios, Todd Howard, discusses the background and future in an interview.
Who is speaking? Todd Howard is the Vice President of Bethesda Softworks and the lead developer at the studio known primarily for the development of the “The Elder Scrolls” and “Fallout” games.
In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, Howard talked about the company’s past, the rise with The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, and the development of the Fallout series.
What did Fallout get wrong? According to Todd Howard, Fallout 76 was supposed to be something different, something new. And it did become that, but apparently it was not well received:
Where the survival aspects worked for many people, we quickly realized that the game didn’t really give our audience what they wanted and they were really disappointed with what they got on Day 1. Without a doubt, we disappointed a lot of people.
We wanted to do something different, but people don’t always want something different. And that’s not their fault, it’s totally understandable. I think we didn’t do a good job explaining how different it would be.
Two of the biggest criticisms that have come up repeatedly since release were the lack of NPCs and the state of PvP in the game. Both were things that apparently did not sit well with players.
In particular, PvP was a recurring point of discussion. Fallout 76 had mechanics against griefers, but that did not prevent players from ruining the fun for others. The developers’ plan was apparently a conflict-laden world. But the players’ idea was entirely different, as Todd Howard also noted at E3 2019:
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The absence of NPCs led to the new wasteland feeling lifeless in a bad way. It lacked the depth that is usually inherent in Fallout games, as there were no characters to fill the world with life and stories.
Why didn’t Fallout 76 die? Despite the criticism, according to Howard, some players simply didn’t want Fallout 76 to die:
Ultimately, and despite the issues and well-deserved criticism, many people played. Not to the extent of a regular Fallout, but millions played and told us that there was something there, so we kept at it.
How it has improved: The issue with NPCs was already resolved in the huge Wastelanders update one year after release. The first human characters returned to Appalachia along with the players.
Additionally, the PvP has been further toned down. Peaceful players have been better protected, it has become increasingly difficult to simply take down other players, and PvP now primarily exists only in specific PvP areas (at workshops) or in the Battle Royale Nuclear Winter.
Finally, the huge update One Wasteland has given the game another turn. This introduced dynamic levels, allowing enemies to adjust to the players’ level. This promotes group play and keeps content interesting for veterans.
Listen to the MeinMMO podcast about Fallout 76: Leya Jankowski from the MeinMMO editorial team, Michael Graf, Head of GameStar Plus, and Fallout expert Benedict Grothaus discuss in detail the rocky start of Fallout 76 and what has happened in the last two years.
Howard himself says about the future that the studio may work more frequently on multiplayer titles:
All in all, it has been a very positive experience for us. It has made us much better developers, much more connected with the community. So I can’t say this will remain a one-time thing.
What do you think about the development of Fallout 76?
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In Pokémon GO the last raid hour with Darkrai takes place today, on November 4th. This is one of the best Pokémon in the game, and you should definitely take advantage of it.
What is a raid hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO and increases the legendary raids in the game for one hour. Almost every gym will have a level 5 raid.
This week you can secure Darkrai for the last time. The mysterious Pokémon has returned as part of the Halloween event and will remain in raids until November 5th. Then it will be replaced by Lugia.
All info on the raid hour with Darkrai
When does the event start? It starts at 6:00 PM local time. A few minutes beforehand, the raid eggs will appear on the gyms, which will hatch precisely at 6:00 PM and remain active for one hour.
The best counters against Darkrai: The mysterious Pokémon is a Dark type. Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types are particularly effective against it. That makes these attackers particularly strong:
Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Machomei with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Kapilz with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Toxiquak with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Lohgock with Counter and Focus Blast
Guardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Ursaring with Counter and Play Rough
Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Generally, it is important that you pay attention to the right moves for your Pokémon. It doesn’t help to use one of these monsters if it knows completely different moves.
How many trainers do you need for Darkrai? To defeat the mysterious Pokémon, you need at least three people. It might work with two, but for that, it needs to be partly cloudy in the game so that you benefit from the corresponding bonus.
However, we at MeinMMO recommend a group size of at least 5 players. This way, you are faster and can complete more raids in a shorter time.
Is there Shiny Darkrai? Yes, you can encounter Darkrai as Shiny.
Darkrai in the normal version (left) and as Shiny (right).
Dark type Pokémon can be effectively used against Psychic-type monsters, which are most commonly found in legendary raids. A good Darkrai is therefore a must for your team.
Since this is the last raid hour with it for the time being, you should definitely take advantage of it!
In China, the beta for the new MMORPG Tower of Fantasy has started. The game visually resembles Genshin Impact and focuses on an open game world and plenty of story. Like Genshin Impact, the game is set to be released for both mobile and PC. Currently, there is no mention of a console version.
What kind of game is this? Tower of Fantasy is an MMORPG developed in Unreal Engine 4. It features an anime style and focuses on a large, open world that you can explore with your character.
You can climb, swim, and destroy all sorts of objects by throwing them into the fire, for example
You can face greater challenges in dungeons
The game continually provides you with new quests
The NPCs are expected to have interesting personalities
You can expect typical MMORPG content like guilds, PvP, dungeons, and character creation
The MMORPG is currently in beta in China. There, the first players can already try Tower of Fantasy and even publish videos about it on YouTube.
The account “Gaming Mobile” directly compares the game to Genshin Impact, the currently successful RPG from China:
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What makes Tower of Fantasy so interesting? Like Genshin Impact, the new MMORPG from China embraces the anime style. However, the worlds differ somewhat, as Tower of Fantasy has a more futuristic setting than Genshin Impact, which has a more medieval flair.
The movement in the game world with climbing, swimming, and a stamina bar is quite similar. The basic structure of the open world, discovering treasures, and the focus on the story also connect the games, as well as the online requirement.
There are also noticeable differences in combat. While Genshin Impact focuses on a few skills and combos between the elements, in Tower of Fantasy you have multiple skills and no switching between characters.
This is what character creation in Tower of Fantasy looks like.
Is the MMORPG coming to us?
The release of Tower of Fantasy in China is planned for 2021. So far, there is no information on whether Tower of Fantasy will be released here in the West.
However, the game is being published by Perfect World, which is also responsible for the publishing of the MMORPG Neverwinter. The company has already released games in Europe and the USA.
Additionally, the success of Genshin Impact should further encourage the developers to bring their MMORPG to the West as well. A release here is therefore possible, although not immediately at the launch in China.
The latest champion Seraphine has been under criticism since her release in League of Legends. Fans are upset about several aspects and express their frustration in the champion spotlight. The video on the LoL YouTube channel has almost 70,000 dislikes.
What kind of video is this? In the champion spotlight, new champions or their reworks are officially introduced by Riot Games. There, you can view all abilities and get a first impression.
The English video for Seraphine was released on October 29, but it did not go down well with fans:
Currently, it has 1.38 million views and gets 40,310 likes, but also 68,202 dislikes.
This makes it the spotlight with the most dislikes ever and at the same time the only one that received more thumbs down than thumbs up.
The Korean version of the spotlight is doing even worse. There, Seraphine only has 754 likes compared to 9,628 dislikes (via YouTube).
The previously least popular video was the champion spotlight of Yorrick from 2011. It has 13,140 likes and 10,486 dislikes – still, this remained slightly positive in comparison.
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At the same time, however, Riot has strongly built this character through her own social media presence and made her more human. This has also led to criticism of her.
Riot Games has made Seraphine too strong and too human
How was the character introduced? Already in June 2020, there were first hints about the release of Seraphine. Riot Games created social media profiles and actively posted there.
But with this presence, they may have overdone it. Seraphine has a cat named Bao, applies face masks, and is a fan of the virtual band K/DA.
In some posts, she also shows herself vulnerable, talking about inner worries and fears. What is actually very human feels out of place in the harsh world of Runeterra, where former friends and brothers murder each other and battles are fought every day.
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Criticism of the appearance: Similar to the criticism of the “human side” is the criticism of the appearance.
With her futuristic hoverboard and her “pop star airs”, she does not fit into the game world for many. Additionally, she does not visually resemble the region “Piltover”, from which she is supposed to come according to lore.
What is the gameplay criticism? Seraphine has the theme of music for her kit of abilities. She can shield and heal allies, cast spells on enemies, and slow them down. After every third ability cast, it will be cast again and receive an additional effect.
This makes her very reminiscent of Sona, who can also heal and shield. Additionally, she also has a passive ability that activates with every third ability.
Fans criticize that Seraphine resembles a Sona rework.
Is there hope for Seraphine? Developers from Riot Games have already promised adjustments to Seraphine’s lore. It is also possible that a rework for her abilities may come. Old champions are continuously getting reworks and adjustments.
However, it is rather unlikely that this will happen in the near future for Seraphine. Reworks usually require several months of lead time.
It is likely that the drama surrounding Seraphine will simply be forgotten with time and with the release of new champions in 2020 and 2021. However, her champion spotlight will remain the one with the most dislikes for the foreseeable future.
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A player received their Xbox Series S a week before the official launch of the new Microsoft consoles and found that the free storage for games and apps is limited – especially with large games, the Series S quickly reaches its limit.
And on Reddit, a regular player has now spoken out, who apparently received their Xbox Series S a bit too early. He has now revealed some details about the console – including the free storage space. However, keep in mind that this information has not been officially confirmed by Microsoft.
How much free storage does the Xbox Series S offer? The Xbox Series S comes with a 512GB SSD. According to the report on Reddit, the small next-gen console from Microsoft effectively provides 364GB of free storage for games and apps.
What does that mean concretely? Concretely, that means that the Series S should have space for about 3 large games and some smaller titles, when “large” is defined as 100 GB or more. Although games on the Series S are reportedly up to 30% smaller compared to the Series X, as it operates at a lower resolution and textures are correspondingly smaller. Yet some titles like RDR2 or Modern Warfare including Warzone are already over 100GB on last-gen (or still current-gen). Other last-gen games are also nearing this limit.
And the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is supposed to be 136 GB with everything included on the new next-gen consoles from Microsoft.
In short: there will essentially only be room for up to 3 larger games and some smaller titles – how many exactly depends on the size of the respective games.
The new Black Ops Cold War is likely to be over 100 GB. Many such huge titles will not fit on the Series S
What do the players say about it? This information is currently being discussed in several large Reddit threads and there is considerable criticism.
Many find the free storage to be too limited, which is the general sentiment. Especially considering the fact that the Xbox Series S is a purely digital console without a disc drive. Therefore, an expansion of storage is almost mandatory.
Some also see the focus of the console already on the game streaming service Xbox Cloud Gaming, where no installation of games on the local hard drive is required.
The special memory card for the new Xbox models
How you can expand the storage: If the available free storage of the Series S is not sufficient for you, it can be expanded optionally – both with conventional hard drives (USB 3.1 is required) and with special memory cards designed for the new Xbox models.
A player has now shown a technique that allows you to achieve a speed briefly that is significantly above the usual level. This way you can reach your target point faster, overcome areas that are being watched by opponents, or surprise your enemies.
Super-Bunny-Hop gives you a speed boost
What does this look like? On reddit, the player “deathdude01” posted a clip showing the small speed boost through some examples:
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In this, he jumps from a high edge onto an angled surface and can use another jump to create a kind of bouncing effect to catapult himself a few meters further. The shooter in the sniper house on the map “Crash” has little chance of hitting the passing enemy. Instead, deathdude pulls out his AX-50 and takes out the shooter on the middle level.
Timing & Map Conditions are Key
How does this work? Basically, you need 2 conditions:
A higher level that doesn’t eliminate you when you jump off
An angled surface at the spot where you land
Jump off the higher level with the highest possible speed – it’s best to use the Tactical Sprint (press “Sprint” quickly twice). The moment you hit the angled ground, jump again to gain a few extra meters.
In addition to the two map conditions, you need the right settings, good map knowledge, and a bit of practice if you want to pull off the move perfectly. However, there are plenty of places where even the little trick can help you move faster across the map and take cover when you’re under pressure or know an opponent has already seen you.
The trick is also possible in Warzone if you want to get somewhere faster.
Does this work in Warzone as well? The reddit clip comes from multiplayer, but we also tried it out in Warzone right away. And indeed, this works here too. Timing is essential – as is often the case with movement techniques in Call of Duty.
If you jump from one of the bridges over the dried-up canal to the slope below and perform the move at the right moment, you benefit from a significant speed boost that “catapults” you directly into the canal bed. This can be particularly useful when you are moving over cliffs or hills while fleeing or chasing someone.
If the slope continues further, you can even jump more often and get further. However, the speed decreases slightly with each ground touch, and you should gain new momentum after 1 or 2 jumps with a Tactical Sprint.
Movement in CoD MW & Warzone gives you many options
What other movement techniques are there? The CoD YouTuber JGOD demonstrated several techniques in one of his videos that can help you move faster and more safely across the map or gain an advantage in 1vs1 situations:
Slide-Cancel (Crouch, Crouch, Tactical Sprint)
Bunny-Hop (Crouch, Aim, Jump)
Slide-Cancel into Bunny-Hop (Crouch, Crouch, Jump, Aim)
Pro Trick to skip climbing levels
He also shows which settings are important to be able to perform such moves. We have embedded his English video here for you:
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This week, the “Road to the Final” event starts in FIFA 21. What can you expect on the “Road to the Final” in FUT?
When does the event start? The “Road to the Final” (RTTF) kicks off this coming Friday. The Champions League event starts in the evening at 7 PM and replaces the currently running Rulebreakers event.
What kind of event is this? The Road to the Final is a well-known event from past FIFA editions. It revolves around the Champions League: Some players participating in this competition receive special cards with enhanced stats.
The twist with these cards is that they get better the further the player’s team progresses in the Champions League. An example from last year: The RTTF card of Kingsley Coman ended up with a rating of 95 after Bayern Munich won the Champions League.
This is what Coman’s card looked like after the upgrades
The cards are especially popular among players because they have a connection to real football. Thus, one can cheer not only for the actual game but also because of the cards in the Champions League. After all, one can always hope for upgrades.
At the same time, they obviously carry the risk of becoming irrelevant very quickly – namely, if the player’s team gets eliminated. For example, one might buy an expensive Liverpool player hoping for many updates – and then the team suddenly gets knocked out. This happened last season when Liverpool had to bow out in the round of 16 against Atletico Madrid.
Which players are involved in the Road to the Final?
When is the team coming? The complete RTTF team will be announced this coming Friday at 7 PM, right on time for the event’s start. However, at least part of the event is already known.
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Via Twitter, EA Sports announced that either Skriniar or Isco will receive an RTTF card in the form of a squad-building challenge reward. The decisive factor was the match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan on Tuesday evening – the winning team gets the card.
Since Real Madrid won 3:2 in the end, Isco is likely to be the SBC player on Friday.
A player is experimenting in Destiny 2 in preparation for Beyond Light, discovering a new mechanic and a buff through a glitch. Some believe that a raid was spoiled here.
This was found: A player recently discovered an entirely new mechanic in Destiny 2. On Raidsecrets, Reddit user CommanderTriss shared how he stumbled upon something unusual during his experiments, which he suspects originates from the upcoming DLC Beyond Light :
A glowing ball follows him magnetically – he can navigate the so-called Warmind cell across the map, but he must not exceed a distance of 5 meters
Additionally, he discovered a new buff: “Relic incoming” (incoming relic)
It is likely a glitch, as all components have been in the game for a long time, but behave in a completely new manner. However, the new mechanic can be reproduced, and CommanderTriss has recorded the unusual behavior on video:
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What was he experimenting with? The Warmind cells are actually a mechanic that has been in the game since Season 10, i.e., spring 2020. In this, the player summons the red spheres, which in the video follow the Guardian like a loyal puppy.
The cells usually remain on the ground and explode to deal damage to enemies. Alternatively, players can pick them up and use them as projectiles. That the cells follow a player and announce this behavior even with a buff is new. The discoverer also states that this did not occur in his similar tests during Season 10.
Is this a secret raid mechanic from Beyond Light?
This might be what it’s about: The name of the buff may provide a clue. Because relics are well-known among Destiny players. Players frequently encounter these relics in endgame content, such as raids or dungeons, but they are also appearing ever more frequently in seasonal activities.
Relics are the general term for portable objects that players can interact with and solve puzzles:
Such a relic can then be carried from A to B or serve as a key
Relics can shoot lasers, revealing boss weak points – as seen with Argos on the Leviathan
In the “Garden of Salvation” raid, players connect through relics and transfer energy
In raids, there is often a “relic bearer” during many phases – this is the Guardian who does not shoot but carries the important item for the mechanics
In the Garden of Salvation, players connect through a relic and transfer energy
More about the upcoming expansion Destiny 2: Beyond Light can be found here on MeinMMO:
This is what the community says about it: Guardians are pondering this on Reddit:
Did a glitch spoil a secret mechanic from the new raid of Beyond Light? It would be conceivable for such a ball to navigate through a labyrinth – just not a Warmind cell like in the glitch, but a relic.
Some believe that such a mechanic could not only be used in the new raid but generally on Europa.
Others argue that it is probably just an unusual glitch that has nothing to do with Beyond Light. After all, why would files from the DLC be in the game before November 10?
Although here, some users say it is normal for lines of code to “slip through” and also point out that this mechanic was not in the game before.
What do you think of this find – raid spoiler or strange coincidence that means nothing? We will only find out what is really going on when Beyond Light launches and we can set foot on Europa.
That the community has analyzed every little detail in recent days before the DLC was also recently illustrated by a small tweet. It was searched for possible secrets so thoroughly that Bungie had to pull the emergency brake.
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Here SypherPK explains everything about the Bash Burner.
However, if you only hit briefly, you are overall a bit faster than with comparable tools. This would give a slight advantage. However, SypherPK also said that there have certainly been much worse pay2win items.
This is not even the most overpowered pickaxe item that is pay-to-win. We have seen more OP things in the past.
With this, SypherPK refers to the “Star Wand”, a pickaxe that made you faster and dealt more damage than a regular pickaxe. That thing was removed quickly. Sypher also thinks that Epic will nerf the Bash Burner soon, so you shouldn’t buy it if you are only after the speed bonus.
According to early reports, the item has already caught the attention of the developers. It is said that the Bash Burner is already banned in competitive modes.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is a new harvesting tool since the end of October. At first glance, it doesn’t look particularly spectacular. However, the streamer SypherPK analyzed the new pickaxe and found that it offers small advantages when harvesting.
Which pickaxe is it about? The pickaxe in question is actually a baseball bat. It is called Bash Burner and belongs to a Halloween-punk set. The bat is a charred baseball bat with a smoldering branch still hanging from it. You can even extinguish it by repeatedly striking with it.
But that’s not the major “feature” of the Bash Burner. Rather, the popular streamer SypherPK claims that the pickaxe breaks materials faster than regular harvesting tools.
Bash Burner hits faster at times – it’s a bit pay2win
What is the problem with the Bash Burner? In a video, which we have embedded for you below, SypherPK shows and explains how the Bash Burner works. The bat has different animations.
The first hits are faster than usual, but with repeated strikes, the movement becomes slower again. So, the speed balances out over longer use.
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Here SypherPK explains everything about the Bash Burner.
However, if you only hit briefly, you are overall a bit faster than with comparable tools. This would give a slight advantage. However, SypherPK also said that there have certainly been much worse pay2win items.
This is not even the most overpowered pickaxe item that is pay-to-win. We have seen more OP things in the past.
With this, SypherPK refers to the “Star Wand”, a pickaxe that made you faster and dealt more damage than a regular pickaxe. That thing was removed quickly. Sypher also thinks that Epic will nerf the Bash Burner soon, so you shouldn’t buy it if you are only after the speed bonus.
According to early reports, the item has already caught the attention of the developers. It is said that the Bash Burner is already banned in competitive modes.
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Do you want more pickaxes? Here you can currently get the very first pickaxe from the game for free. How this works, you can find out here in our article on MeinMMO.
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Your time with the new coin system in Pokémon GO ends in a few hours. We recommend that you take advantage of the system quickly, especially in rural areas.
What happens to the coin system? Niantic tested new methods for earning coins in Pokémon GO over the past months. The test started on August 5, 2020.
Instead of simply earning the currency by defending gyms as usual, trainers can now complete smaller, daily tasks. This is a good solution for trainers in rural areas who do not have a gym nearby to earn coins.
The daily tasks consist of hitting great or fantastic throws, catching Pokémon with berries, or defeating Team Rocket grunts. Tasks that anyone can accomplish with a little practice. The controversial Raid Quest was removed by Niantic after strong criticism from trainers.
But now it’s over with the new system. You can use it for the last time on November 5.
What happens to the coin system in Pokémon GO?
How long will the new system last? You can use the new system until November 5 at 23:59. Starting Friday, November 6, the “old” system should be active again.
What changes specifically? With the “old” system, you can no longer earn 20 coins through daily tasks, as is currently the case in Pokémon GO.
You will return to the old system, where players earn coins by defending gyms. For defending for about 8 hours, you will receive 50 coins. The daily limit of 50 coins remains in place.
Why is this happening? Niantic states that they are ending the tests related to the new system based on trainer feedback. They thank you for participating and are looking for ways to improve earning PokéCoins. (via pokemongolive.com)
What do you prefer? We have launched a small survey for you to vote on which method of earning coins you prefer in Pokémon GO:
The “new” system, which gave you 20 coins through daily tasks and 30 coins through defending
or the “old” system, where you could only earn coins by defending gyms?
Each of you has one vote and can cast it in the survey.
Now is a great time for you to participate in the PvP League if you’re looking for strong Pokémon.
Because Season 5 is running in the game with a cool change. In PvP in Pokémon GO, there are now legendary Pokémon as rewards. So if you want to strengthen your collection or need to complete entries in your Pokédex, you should prove your skills now in trainer battles.
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