A few hours later, images were shown: It is Galar-Ponyta.
Then came another teaser: An image of a leek was shown. This is the trademark of Galarian Farfetch’d, and in the Galar region, this Pokémon gets an evolution.
Ponyta and Farfetch’d from the Galar region
Reasons for Galar-Ponyta: Pictures have already been shown. It is considered certain that we will see this Pokémon in the game soon. The only question is when that will be. After all, until early November, there is the big Halloween event. A colorful Pokémon doesn’t really fit in.
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Now it could return with this hint and possibly herald an event together with Galar-Ponyta.
The evolution Leek-styled has not yet been seen in Pokémon GO, even though we have been able to catch Galar-Farfetch’d. So we might expect the evolution soon.
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How strong is Galar-Ponyta? Shortly after the first teasers about Galar-Ponyta, data miners found the stats of that Pokémon in the game’s code. Since Ponyta itself isn’t very strong, let’s take a look at Galarian Rapidash:
Attack: 207
Defense: 162
HP: 163
It gets particularly interesting with the moves. Galarian Rapidash is a Psychic and Fairy type and learns, among others, the move combination of Psycho Cut and Body Slam. This is interesting for PvP fans, as these are fast moves that put pressure on the opponent in battle.
In raids, however, the Pokémon is not very exciting. Its stats are too weak, and its moves are not strong enough.
How strong is Galar-Farfetch’d? It’s similar here. Since Farfetch’d won’t be that strong, let’s take a look at the Leek-styled evolution:
Attack: 248
Defense: 176
HP: 158
Max CP: 2985
The attack is solid, but the moves ruin it. Its best moveset includes Counter and Close Combat. Against other fighting Pokémon, it performs significantly worse, as they have better movesets.
What’s interesting here is the way of evolution. According to data miners, Galar-Farfetch’d can only evolve if you land 10 great throws beforehand. That would be a whole new way of evolution.
Which Galar Pokémon are you looking forward to the most, and when do you think they will be added to the game?
You can now protect your characters from Corona. Niantic is distributing free masks in the game:
The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online (LOtRO) has received a new DLC. In this, the dwarves enter a war, leading to a great battle on a staircase.
What kind of DLC is this?Even though the War of the Ring in The Lord of the Rings Online is over, the adventures in the fantasy world of Middle-earth continue. In the DLC “War of the Three Peaks,” Prince Durin, son of King Thorin Stonehelm, leads an army to Gundabad. There, he aims to reclaim the ancient homeland of his people.
A tremendous battle ensues. The orcs, who have settled in the fortress, naturally do not want to give it up without a fight.
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What special things await you in the new adventure? The dwarves must fight their way into the fortress. However, it is necessary to ascend a long staircase, which is defended by the orcs. At the end, the Gate of Winds is to be opened to deliver a crushing blow to the orc hosts.
In an enormous battle, you support the dwarves on this staircase in their fight. The instance “Shakalush, the Stair Battle” is designed for 6 players and offers difficulty levels between Tier 1 and 3. Tiers 4 to 6 are yet to follow.
These contents are also included: The DLC offers you even more content:
The raid Amdân Dammul, the Bloody Threshold for 12 players
New missions in the Elder Vale for one to two players of levels 20 to 130
Updates to classes and items as well as quests and adventure areas
In “War of the Three Peaks,” a war rages between orcs and dwarves.
When does the DLC come out and how much does it cost? The new DLC “War of the Three Peaks” for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online has been available since October 20.
The standard version costs 16.99 euros. A collector’s edition with mount and additional items is available for 49.99 euros. An ultimate fan bundle with even more items can be purchased for 83.99 euros from the store.
How is the DLC received? On reddit, the DLC is already being discussed. There is a prevailing opinion that it offers good content for the 16.99 euros and that the contents are quite enjoyable.
However, players consider the prices for the collector’s edition and the ultimate fan bundle to be excessive.
In Genshin Impact, they want to trick you out of your account. Be careful of scammers who want to make money with your game data.
Although Genshin Impact is not an MMORPG, accounts with the corresponding game data can be quite valuable. After all, there are some rare characters in the gacha system of the game that can take a long time to obtain. Some players even invest thousands of euros just to get their favorite character. An account with rare characters is therefore quite valuable – scammers want to take advantage of this.
How can you recognize scammers? Actually, this type of fraud is easy to spot. The scammers want to lure you to some website, where you will need to enter your account information. The scam sites use the official artworks of the game and can therefore be misleading at first glance.
Scam messages like this one are currently circulating. Don’t fall for it.
Such an event does not exist, and after providing your account information, there is usually only one thing: a bitter awakening when you can no longer log in because the scammer has changed the data.
Accounts with characters like Diluc are in high demand.
Stealing accounts is particularly easy in Genshin Impact, as many accounts were created initially without linking to an email address. If you have the login data for these accounts, you can easily change the password and effectively steal access.
What do they want to do with the accounts? In most cases: Sell them. Accounts for Genshin Impact are offered on platforms like eBay and vary greatly in price, depending on the adventure rank achieved and the characters available. Many accounts cost several hundred euros; some even reach into the four-figure range.
Accounts are sold on platforms like eBay. This is not condoned or allowed by the developer.
Events are always viewable in the game: Even though Genshin Impact can seem a bit confusing with its many menus, you can easily check under “News” at any time which events are currently taking place in the game. Everything runs through in-game notifications; visiting an external website is not necessary.
Even in Season 6 ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzoneall PS4 players with a PS Plus subscription can now look forward to a new cosmetic bundle that they can pick up at no additional cost from the PS Store. The new exclusive Warzone Combat Pack is now available there. We explain what is included in the new Combat Pack DLC and how you can get it.
They are now awaited by a new mini-DLC with some additional cosmetic extras: the new Warzone Combat Pack Season 6. This content can be downloaded now for free from the PlayStation Store.
Call of Duty: Warzone Combat Pack Season 6 – Here are the contents
This is what you can expect with the new Warzone Combat Pack: In the new Combat Pack, you will traditionally find almost only cosmetic items. The Season 6 Combat Pack includes
Where can you use all these items? You can use these items in both the traditional multiplayer of Modern Warfare and the Battle Royale mode Warzone – even in the free-to-play version that can be downloaded separately
The contents of the Combat Pack Season 6 in video:
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You can alternatively search for the Combat Pack in the PS Store on your console or obtain the DLC via the in-game shop of the game.
What about other platforms? On Xbox One and PC, you will not receive this content. Even on PS4, you will initially have to do without PS Plus – at least for now. According to the entry in the PS Store, the new Warzone Combat Pack Season 6 is supposed to remain PlayStation Plus exclusive until December 1, 2020.
Haven’t you got Warzone or Modern Warfare yet? If you haven’t purchased either of the two games but are now interested – you can find them in the PS Store:
Note: If you have PS Plus, Warzone is completely free for you. Without a valid PlayStation Plus membership, you will pay a one-time fee of 25 cents for age verification for the Battle Royale on PS4 before the first download.
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Recently, a new MMORPG called Moonlight Blade Mobile (Android, iOS) was released in China, generating significant interest. Over 48 million players registered before the game’s release. Moonlight Blade is a well-known MMORPG brand in China. Players in the West have been eagerly awaiting the PC version for years.
What kind of new MMORPG is this? Moonlight Blade Mobile is a standalone game that takes place in the same universe as the PC MMORPG.
Moonlight Blade Mobile impresses with:
great graphics especially designed for mobile games
a detailed character editor
an active martial arts combat style
and a vast game world inspired by ancient China.
There are 6 different classes to choose from, which, with one exception, do not feature gender locks. Additionally, “strongly childlike characters” have been avoided.
The combat is dynamic and reminiscent of the PC MMORPG, albeit with some compromises due to smartphone controls. However, the game was released with an emulator for PC, indirectly offering crossplay.
This video by YouTuber MMOJACKX57 shows how the character editor and the initial steps in the game look:
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Can you also play it in Germany? Yes, theoretically you can play it in Germany. There is no region lock. You can download the application, for example, via TapTap.
However, keep in mind that the game is installed in Chinese, and the language cannot be changed. Also, consider what permissions you grant the app, as this can be complicated due to the language barrier.
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Additionally, dozens of new servers were reportedly launched by Tencent after the game’s release to accommodate the influx of players (via MMORPG.org.pl). In the App Store, Moonlight Blade Mobile has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 164,000 reviews.
The significant rush is not very surprising. After all, the PC MMORPG had already impressed so much that fans in the West were eager to play Moonlight Blade.
Moonlight Blade impressed with its graphics and serious Chinese setting.
How did the PC game perform? Back in 2015, we reported on Moonlight Blade on PC. The game received good reviews at launch and still receives regular updates today. English servers for the MMORPG were announced back in 2017. However, these have not yet been released.
Readers on MeinMMO praised Moonlight Blade primarily for its great graphics and general setting, which Keragi described as “less cheesy than in Blade and Soul.”
The TOTW 4 in FIFA 21 is known and available now. The new Team of the Week features many strong players and again some upgrades.
This is the TOTW: Every week, the Team of the Week appears in FIFA 21. New special cards come into play, based on the real performance of the players. The best players of the week then receive such a TOTW card.
When does the TOTW 4 come? The TOTW 4 is available now, on Wednesday, October 21, at 19:00 in the game. It will remain for a week and will then be replaced by the TOTW 5 next Wednesday.
How do I get the cards? From 19:00, the cards will be available in packs, but you will need a lot of luck to pull them. You can also get them on the transfer market if you have saved enough coins – for example, through trading.
Additionally, the special cards are included as Player Picks in the Weekend League rewards.
FIFA 21: The Team of the Week (TOTW) 4 Overview
These are the best TOTW cards: The strongest card in the new TOTW is Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson with a rating of 89. Right behind him is Thomas Müller from FC Bayern, who was already suspected to be part of the TOTW in the predictions.
Many other strong cards are also included, such as Timo Werner (86), Marcus Rashford (86), and Memphis Depay (86).
Goalkeepers in TOTW 4:
GK: Ederson (89)
GK: Sergio Herrera (81)
Defenders in TOTW 4:
RB: Florenzi (84)
CB: Delaney (84)
LB: Amavi (82)
RWB: Mæhle (81)
CB: Goldson (79)
Midfielders in TOTW 4:
CAM: Müller (87)
CM: Parejo (86)
CAM: Dani Olmo (81)
LM: Bamba (82)
CAM: Kudus (81)
CM: Holzhauser (78)
RM: Yeboah (76)
Forwards in TOTW 4:
CF: Depay (6)
ST: Rashford (86)
ST: Werner (86)
LF: Oyarzabal (86)
ST: Ibrahimovic (85)
ST: Osimhen (82)
RF: Levi (76)
ST: El Arabi (82)
ST: Gavranovic (76)
Which Bundesliga players are included? In the new TOTW, alongside Thomas Müller, Thomas Delaney from Borussia Dortmund is also included – however, with a position switch from CDM to CB. The Leipzig forward Dani Olmo is also present.
Upgrades for OTW cards again
Which OTW cards are included? Werner is of course an exciting card with his speed, and the attacker also has an OTW card that directly receives an upgrade. These special cards get better as players receive performance-based Inform cards.
There are also further strong OTW upgrades for Osimhen, making him even more interesting for Serie A teams, and Alessandro Florenzi. If you have one of the OTW cards, you can look forward to a value increase – or an enhancement for the current team.
In the last TOTW, there were already some strong OTW upgrades that players were happy about. This gives hope that OTW cards might receive upgrades more often this year.
Want to get the new cards at affordable prices on the transfer market? Then try our sniping guide for FIFA 21.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale you need to find broomsticks and travel 100 meters with them. This is part of the Nightmares challenges for the Halloween event. We will show you where to find the brooms and how to use them.
In one task, you need to travel 100 meters with a broomstick. We will show you where you can find these on the map.
Locations on the map:
At the marked locations, you will find broomsticks
Finding broomsticks – Locations
Where are the brooms located? You will find the broomsticks in places that are not named on the map. After Update 14.40, there are now small witch huts, and this is where the broomsticks are located. Some have already been found here:
Southwest of Sweaty Sands, at the edge of the map (Grid A4)
Northwest of Salty Springs (Grid C4)
North of Doom’s Domain (Grid D2)
Southeast of Catty Corner, at the edge of the map (Grid H7)
South of Slurpy Swamp, in the swamps (Grid C7)
In the middle of The Authority and Lazy Lake (Grid F5)
Southwest of Steamy Stacks, at the edge of the map (Grid H2)
Once you find such a hut, you need to look for wooden barrels. Similar to the fishing rods, which were introduced in Chapter 2, the brooms are stored in the barrels. You can then simply take them out of the barrel. If you prefer to watch the exact locations in a video, you can do so here:
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How can the broom be used? The broomstick is an item that you can carry in your inventory. So pick it up and select it in your inventory. Once you have equipped the broom, press the button that you usually use for shooting or using items.
After that, you will be lifted into the air and can simply move forward to let the broom fly. For this task, you need to do that for 100 meters.
With the broomstick, you can glide through the air
If you have achieved this, the task will be counted as completed and you will receive 40,000 experience points. You can complete the Nightmares tasks until November 3rd, as the Halloween event will end then.
PC players can be pleased, as the update not only brought new spooky content for them, but also a reduction of Fortnite by a whole 60 GB on PC. Despite more storage space, it seems some are still afraid.
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In October 2019, Riot Games announced the new game Wild Rift. This is a version of League of Legends that is specifically set to be released for mobile and consoles. Almost a year later, we finally know when the beta will start for us and that the release will be delayed.
Gradually, the tests have become accessible to more players and the regions have also been expanded. Now, players in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan are allowed to play. But we in Europe still have to be a little patient.
As revealed in a new blog post, more regions are set to join in the first week of December, including Europe. American fans will have to wait until spring 2021.
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However, a precise release date has not yet been set.
Wild Rift is already getting major updates and new champions
What is Wild Rift actually? The standalone version of League of Legends for smartphones and consoles is set to differ from the PC version in several ways:
An adapted twin-stick control scheme.
Shorter matches, which are only supposed to last 15 to 18 minutes.
Otherwise, Wild Rift relies on the familiar features of LoL. The game will be free-to-play and will have a shop where you can purchase cosmetic content and champions just like in the original. The Summoner’s Rift will also be available in the mobile and console versions.
The Muay Thai Lee Sin skin will be available at launch in the game.
How are the tests going so far? On October 22, patch 1.0 will be deployed. This will include Lee Sin as a new champion.
Here you can continue with the original announcement.
What are the clues? An announcement from Professor Willow described a discovery made through the official Twitter account of Pokémon GO.
The professor has been wandering around the Pokémon world again and has observed a “beautiful, colorful Pokémon” (or also: vibrant) that he has never seen before. Fortunately, he managed to take a few snapshots before it ran away. However, the players did not get to see the snapshots – instead, they were given the hint to stay alert.
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So, more information about the new Pokémon can soon be expected. However, the first hint was enough to make trainers speculate about which monster it could be. What tips are there?
Galar-Ponita
Galar-Ponita often appears in tips from players on reddit and Twitter. However, the Galar variant is not the classic fire horse, but a Psychic-type unicorn.
Could Galar-Ponita be the secret Pokémon?
Many trainers see a connection to the upcoming second DLC “The Crown Tundra” for the main Pokémon games Sword & Shield, which is released this week. The Crown Tundra is located in the Galar region – and Pokémon GO reacted with a Galar monster already upon the release of the first DLC.
The chameleon Pokémon Kecleon also appears in some trainers’ tips. This monster is the last Pokémon missing from the 3rd generation. It’s a significant latecomer and has been expected for a long time.
The little chameleon is a frequently mentioned tip
It fulfills the “colorful/vibrant” part of the announcement, as it is a color changer that adapts to its environment. Moreover, its characteristic of camouflaging fits well with the theme of “snapshot” – for example, Farb Eagle was also introduced into the game through snapshots.
However, how well it fits the “beautiful” part of the announcement is a matter of opinion. Also, “running away” does not necessarily suit a Pokémon that would rather camouflage itself.
Keldeo
Some trainers also bring the monster Keldeo into play. It is a mysterious Pokémon of the 5th generation.
Keldeo is also still missing in the game
It belongs to the “Swords of Justice” – and the rest of this group includes the legendary monsters Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion already in the game. This would fit the description from the Twitter post, and recently, with the Autumn Event, another monster from generation 5, Sesokitz, was introduced into the game. Could Keldeo follow in the form of a special research task?
Of course, several other monsters could also fit the description. What do you think, which Pokémon did Professor Willow see? Do you have other ideas about which monsters the short description might apply to?
An overview of all characters that are expected to appear in Genshin Impact within the next year by the end of 2021.
Which characters are we talking about? Genshin Impact had a selection of 24 characters at launch. You could collect and level them. However, developer MiHoYo wants to bring even more. In addition to more zones, the number of characters will also increase, which you can obtain either through loot boxes or by participating in special events.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. We will update it regularly for you. The characters we show here have already appeared in Chinese closed betas or have been confirmed before the launch. Others are rumors, as the characters have already been seen in-game or in trailers.
Given the collecting aspect in Genshin Impact, where players want to own as many heroes as possible, it can be assumed that this list is accurate. We do not yet know exactly when the characters will be released. However, we want to introduce them to you already.
Important: The elemental bursts are the special abilities. If you play on PC, you activate them with Q. So, they are basically the ults of the characters.
The elemental skills are the elemental abilities that you activate with the E key.
Xiao
Element: Anemo | Weapon: Polearm
Who is this? During the past beta tests for Chinese players, Xiao was a playable character. However, when Genshin Impact was released, he suddenly was missing. Players firmly expect that Xiao will find his way into the game with the major November update 1.1. After all, he is already an NPC interacting with players during the main questline.
As PCGamer reports, Xiao is strong. His elemental skill is a dash forward that deals heavy Anemo damage and can even be used in mid-air. The skill has two charges, allowing you much mobility in fights or while exploring.
His elemental burst transforms him into a Yaksha. This form gradually drains his HP but significantly increases his attack range, damage, and jump height. Additionally, in this form, every damage he deals is converted to Anemo damage.
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Who is this? Ayaka could be played in the very first closed beta test in China. However, she has disappeared since then. This could be due to her originating from the Inazuma region, which is supposed to serve as the main setting for chapter 3. However, chapter 3 is not expected to be activated until sometime in 2021.
It is already known that Ayaka fights with swords and belongs to the Cryo element. Her dodging ability makes her invisible, similar to Mona, who transforms into water when she dodges.
Her elemental skills deal Cryo damage to all opponents in her immediate vicinity. Her elemental burst fires a wave of frozen swords that gradually spread to the sides.
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Who is this? If you have already completed all the story quests, you will have met Zhongli. It is suspected that he will be part of the update on November 23. It seems that Zhongli will only be available from loot boxes; he is a 5-star character. So the chances of obtaining him are not very high.
However, if you draw him, you will be quite lucky because Zhongli looks strong. His basic attacks are nothing special, but his elemental skill is useful. When you use it, you deal Geo damage to opponents around you. By holding the skill button, Zhongli charges it up and shoots a wave that destroys all Geo objects, including ores.
His elemental burst calls down a meteor that turns affected enemies to stone.
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Who is this? You probably also know the character Childe, as he is present as an NPC in the game. It is also suspected that he will become playable through the November update.
The special thing about Childe is that he is the only character in the game who can switch between melee and ranged attacks. With his bow, he deals normal and charged attacks that distribute Hydro damage. His elemental skill allows him to wield daggers and polearms for melee combat. There is no cooldown on the skill.
His elemental burst depends on which weapon is equipped.
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The bow fires a massive Hydro shot that debuffs enemies
The dagger makes a large slash
If you hit enemies with the first elemental burst and then also with the second, you will deal even more damage.
Who is this? It is also assumed that Xinyan will be part of the major November update. This makes sense since she hails from Liyue, which is the main region of the current chapter.
As she is “only” a 4-star character, your chances of obtaining Xinyan from loot boxes are better than with the 5-star characters. Apart from that, it is known about Xinyan that she uses her guitar for battles.
Her elemental skill swings her guitar axe in a large circle. Every enemy hit charges her Pyro shield further.
Her elemental burst is a rocky guitar riff that knocks back enemies and ignites the ground.
Who is this? Fans also expect Diona to come with the November update for Genshin Impact. She is a bow user who appeared in the first closed beta test in China. She is said to be a waitress in a bar in Mondstadt.
The reddit user Polonoid75 summarized some helpful details from the test servers. Among them is also Diona’s elemental burst. She throws a cocktail on the ground, dealing damage to enemies and healing allies if they are within the effect. Her elemental skill is still unknown.
Who is this? The release of Baizhu has already been confirmed, but there is still no release date. He was first seen in the third closed beta test, but was not a playable character then. The white snake on his shoulders can even talk and is named Changsheng. He is allegedly part of the Dendro element.
Who is this? Just like Baizhu, Ganyu has also been seen as an NPC in closed beta tests. However, she was also removed from the game before launch. Rumors suggest that she will become playable in a future update. Nobody knows when that will happen.
For FIFA 21, the next patch for the football simulation is coming with title Update 3.1. We will show you what is included and which bugs the update fixes.
After Title Update 3 recently announced significant changes, the next update is already on its way. However, the next title Update 3.1 only includes a few corrections and fixes minor bugs in FIFA 21.
When is Title Update 3.1 coming? The new patch is already available for PC (via Origin or Steam). A release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is still pending.
Curiously, the extensive Title Update 3 has not yet been released on consoles. Whether both updates will be bundled together remains to be seen.
The patch notes for Title Update 3.1
What changes does the new update bring? According to the official patch notes (via EA Sports), the update fixes minor bugs related to the FUT transfer market and connection issues for VOLTA matches.
These bugs have been fixed – Patch Notes:
Ultimate Team:
After using the price comparison feature in the FUT transfer market, bids could not be adjusted anymore.
VOLTA:
After searching for a VOLTA squads match, players sometimes received the error message “Unable To Setup Match.”
Occasionally, players received the error message “Failed To Join Match” when trying to join a VOLTA lobby.
This time, title update 3.1 does not bring gameplay changes or any additional innovations.
How big is the update? On PC, title update 3.1 has a size of 1.09 GB. The size of the patch on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One is not yet known.
What experiences have you had? Were the bugs in the FUT transfer market affecting you? And if you are looking for the perfect method to earn some coins with the transfer market, then check out our sniping guide.
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In Fortnite the update 14.40 has been deployed. On PC, the download was significantly larger, but now the game is 60 GB smaller after the patch.
What kind of update is this? The update 14.40 was deployed today, on Wednesday, October 21. This also marked the start of Fortnite: Nightmares. Although the patch brought some new content for the Halloween event, the download was not larger.
For PC players, however, the update was much larger, as they had to download a total of 27 GB for it. Fortnite Status announced this on Twitter.
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What does this mean? The reason for the large patch size on PC, as Fortnite Status also states, is that this was for adjustments on the PC and then ensures that Fortnite uses 60 GB less storage space on the platform.
This would also mean that the downloads for future updates would be smaller and improve loading performance. The true difference in storage space is shown here. Previously, Fortnite (only Battle Royale) used 84.4 GB, and now only 27.5 GB is left.
Here you can see how the storage space has changed after the update
Players are happy and worried about it
How is the storage space reduction being received by players? The fact that Fortnite takes up much less storage space has a positive effect for PC players, as they now save significantly more space. They can then use this for other games or updates.
This change seems to be positively received by players. Under the Twitter posts from Fortnite Status and Lucas7yoshi, they comment that they are happy. One player even thanks Fortnite because it has saved his PC:
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But not only joy exists regarding this change, as some players wonder how Epic was able to reduce the game size so much. A concern arises: Was the old map from Chapter 1 deleted from the data?
So did they delete the (Athena) map? You just destroyed the dreams of all 5-year-olds, including my little brother.
What does this mean? At the start of Chapter 2 in Fortnite we received a completely new map. Before that, players landed on the same map for 10 seasons, which underwent slight changes each time.
The new map from Chapter 2 is only 4 seasons old, but some players still held hopes that the old map would eventually return. The fact that Fortnite is now so “small” makes them fear that the old map has been deleted and will therefore never return.
Is the old map gone for good?
The return of old items is not uncommon in Fortnite. There are always old skins that return to the item shop with a new style. I, Eilyn, often fall for this trick and am then silly enough to buy the skins again.
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Nvidia is having problems with its RTX 3080. Technical difficulties and especially supply bottlenecks accompany the release. This can especially please competitor AMD. However, this gift to AMD is also a challenge for the company to do better.
Nvidia released its fastest graphics cards to date in mid-September. These currently include the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. However, the release of the new GPUs did not go as planned. The difficult start could now unwittingly play into the hands of competitor AMD.
MeinMMO provides reasons and backgrounds on why Nvidia is inadvertently bringing competitor AMD to the best position it has been in for years.
AMD and Nvidia.
Nvidia has good reasons to be faster than AMD
Nvidia is picking up speed in 2020. On September 1, it announced the new RTX graphics cards, significantly ahead of AMD, which will only present its new cards in October 2020. And Nvidia has many reasons why it started ahead of the competitor:
Market situation: Currently, Nvidia has a high dominance in the graphics card market. Looking at the Steam Hardware Survey from September 2020, one can see how Nvidia and AMD compare: With 73.88%, Nvidia has the largest share of graphics cards among gamers. In comparison, AMD has just 16.29% among gamers. And the numbers have been consistently stable.
Another reason is that with the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launching throughout the year, many people are also ready to upgrade to be able to play the latest titles with appropriate hardware. There is a kind of “next-gen mood”.
The advantage of the “green camp”: Nvidia shows what interested parties can expect at its GeForce press conference: On September 1, 2020, Nvidia announced its new graphics cards, the RTX 3070, 3080, and 3090 (via GameStar.de). And it promises a lot. According to its own statements, the RTX 3080 is twice as fast as the RTX 2080 and the RTX 3070 is faster than the RTX 2080 Ti, which costs twice as much in comparison. This is said to be the biggest leap between two generations ever.
Fans are excited. In the Nvidia subreddit, discussions about the official press conference are taking place, and some cannot believe that the RTX 3070 is supposed to offer more performance than the 2080 Ti, but for just 499 dollars – the 2080 Ti costs more than 1200 dollars. One user writes: “Whoever bought a 2080 Ti in the last few weeks… that was perhaps a terrible deal, I laugh out loud.”
The assessment of the competition: If AMD were to present a strong product, it would attract the interest of users who are ready to change their hardware with an eye on games like Cyberpunk or next-gen graphics. It is also possible that Nvidia is aware of what the competition has to offer: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang imagines every morning that he has to save his company and that Nvidia feels pressured. According to AMD, the new graphics cards could provide up to 50% more performance per watt (via GameStar.de).
Nvidia preempts this possibility by offering its interested parties two convincing arguments: Significantly or even twice the performance and that for a significantly lower price compared to the current 2000 series.
It not only offers more performance, but also undercuts its previously expensive flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, in price. Because it currently still costs significantly more than 1200 euros (via Geizhals.de, as of 21.10.20).
Nvidia manages to create great excitement for the next generation, also because competitor AMD remains quiet. The possibility of getting significantly more performance for a significantly lower price than the previous generation is seen by many as a good opportunity. Just before the RTX 3080 release, users (for instance via Quora.com) asked whether it was worth waiting for the new graphics cards. And many users explain that waiting is indeed worth it for various reasons:
The graphics card offers significantly more performance than the RTX 2080, which is much more expensive
the RTX 3080 is available for just 700 dollars
Nvidia is therefore able to create high interest in the new 3000 series.
Nvidia creates a great hype but is not able to cope with the rush
This is what happened: The graphics card is given very good performance values by testers. However, the performance is slightly below what Nvidia promised. At the release, Nvidia is unable to cope with the rush: The card is sold out within seconds and bots are ruining interested parties’ enthusiasm. Consequently, users are also angry in relevant forums. On reddit.com and in Nvidia’s own forum, the mood is low. Additionally, some RTX graphics cards are having problems.
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But just how big the problems really are is shown by a report from a Danish dealer (via GameStar.de). Of the 8,642 graphics cards ordered by the dealer Proshop, only 416 models have been delivered and another 190 cards are said to be on the way. This raises doubts about whether it is really a demand problem, as Jensen Huang, the head of Nvidia, explains (via videocardz.com), but rather that the problems lie more with the supply by the manufacturer.
There is hardly any hope: Huang also states that it could take until 2021 before there are enough graphics cards, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X are selling extremely well and are already sold out everywhere.
Nvidia’s difficult situation could now benefit AMD
Nvidia’s supply bottlenecks and design problems could now unintentionally play into AMD’s hands. After the short teaser for the RX 6000 graphics cards, there are discussions about performance. It mainly concerns a table from Planet 3DNow, which has been shared via Twitter.
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Where do the data come from? Planet 3DNow compared the official benchmarks from AMD with the benchmarks from Eurogamer, HEXUS, and Overclock3D, which had tested RTX graphics cards. This resulted in this table. The FPS figures for the Radeon card come from AMD.
In various forums and under articles, fans are now fiercely discussing the new graphics cards and the possible performance. Many users see the discussion about the RTX 3080 as a great opportunity for AMD. One user writes John Henderson:
[…] so far so damn competitive against the 3080. What matters here is the price. If this [the benchmarks] are of the 6900 XT and [it has] a price of 649 dollars, then AMD wins in high-end. You don’t need an absolute winner in performance. You need a price/performance winner to be more convincing than the competition. I think AMD will definitely be that in this generation.
I see a huge opportunity for AMD if they price the card correctly. It reminds me of the good old days of the HD 4870 and HD 5870, where AMD was also able to score points with the P/L [price/performance]. If Big Navi has about 10% less performance than the RTX 3080 at the same time with lower power consumption and costs 100 euros less, it has all the arguments on its side. If AMD also offers some OC potential, one could possibly catch up 5% which would make things even more interesting.
The comments show a development: Indeed, the current discussion can be understood. With Ryzen, AMD has achieved a home run in the CPU market, and many hope for the same in the GPU market. With Ryzen, AMD has made up for lost ground, and Ryzen 5000 could even be the opportunity for AMD to position itself at the top of processors. Staying in is worth it.
With “Big Navi,” as users call AMD’s new RX 6000 series, some are now hoping for a similar turnaround in graphics cards.
Where is the RTX 3080? Nvidia is putting AMD in the best position in years
Due to the problems Nvidia is having with its RTX 3080, AMD is suddenly as interesting as it hasn’t been in a long time. And this has various causes:
Benchmarks of Big Navi: Initial benchmarks (via Videocardz.com) confirm that the Radeon RX 6000 series has 4K performance that could even be in reach of the RTX 3080. The benchmarks show performance that is a few percent below or above the RTX 3080.
Many users are willing to sacrifice a few percent of performance to get lower consumption or more memory. For example, Derbe writes in the ComputerBase forum:
My tip: On average, the RX 6900 will be ~10% slower than the RTX 3080 10 GB, in return AMD offers 16 GB Ram and will certainly be more economical, which has been demanded for years. I would prefer to have 16 GB Ram, even if it means having 3-5 FPS less.
This table compares AMD and Nvidia; Source: Twitter.com
The opportunity to score on availability: Should AMD manage to actually have enough graphics cards available, interested parties, with similar performance, might also opt for the red camp. After all, some people are impatient and now ready to spend money on a fast graphics card. Nvidia has ignited enthusiasm for much performance at a fair price, and AMD could now benefit enormously from it.
Especially if AMD could deliver now. AMD has seen what problems arise when there are not enough graphics cards for interested parties. If the performance of the RX 6000 series is only slightly worse but offers more memory, is available, and costs no more than Nvidia’s cards, then AMD is at a huge advantage.
A similar approach is already known from the processor sector: Intel could not keep up with the production of its new CPUs in 2019, and manufacturers and producers are switching to AMD because they have fast and inexpensive processors on offer. This goes so far that Intel is reactivating old processors (via notbookcheck.com).
What is Nvidia doing about it?
The RTX 3070 is coming later: Nvidia has announced that the smallest RTX 3000 card, the RTX 3070, will not be released on October 15 but instead on October 29 (via nvidia.com). This is primarily an attempt to avoid the problems experienced with the release of the RTX 3080. Nvidia itself states in its blog post that this date change is intended to “ensure that our global partners can provide more graphics cards to players on launch day.” For the release of the RTX 3070, it aims to be significantly better prepared for the customer rush than it was during the first 3000 release.
Memory upgrade for the RTX 3080: A possible memory upgrade for the RTX 3080 is also under discussion . With this, Nvidia could try to counter the competitor. Because 10 GB of VRAM could become tight for the ambitions of the card to offer 4K gaming. Websites like PCWelt.de recommend 8 to 12 GB of video memory for gaming at 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels). With a model that has 20 GB of memory, one could circumvent the problem that the RTX 3080 might have in the future.
AMD is in a strong position – but that could become a problem
With the points mentioned, however, the pressure on the manufacturer is also increasing. Due to Nvidia’s supply bottlenecks and a potential release of “Big Navi”, the pressure and expectations on AMD are also growing. And that does not necessarily have to be a good thing.
What users expect from AMD now: Potential buyers are now expecting good performance and significantly better availability from AMD than from Nvidia. And supply bottlenecks are not uncommon when it comes to new graphics cards: The release of the Radeon 470/480 and Radeon 570/580 from AMD caused a mining boom, which meant that the cards were either sold out shortly after release or only available at extremely high prices (via GameStar.de). The current corona crisis is also likely to exacerbate the situation further. Due to corona, there is at least a higher demand for gaming graphics cards (via GameStar.de).
How high the expectations are is reflected in the discussions about the potential performance of the Radeon RX 6000.
Whether this will succeed and if AMD can withstand this pressure remains to be seen over the course of the year, as there is currently no official launch date for “Big Navi”. The graphics cards will be presented on October 28, 2020.
What do you think about it? Did you get an RTX 3080 or would you rather wait for the launch of “Big Navi”?
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It’s getting gross in Dead by Daylight. In the latest skins, 4 people have been turned into a monstrosity – but there are also some nice new features.
Various games are currently hosting Halloween events, after all, the scariest time of the year has begun. The horror game Dead by Daylight is also included, which has just received its latest patch. Update 4.3.0 is a so-called mid-chapter patch, which primarily brings improvements in the form of graphics updates, balancing, and new skins. And these skins are mainly one thing: Damn gross.
What are these skins? The skins belong to the “Hallowed Blight” event, which takes place every year in Dead by Daylight. Here, there are always particularly gross or terrible skins. Presumably, part of the skins will also be unlockable through the Halloween event or the new Tome, without spending real money. This was at least the case in previous years. Players could earn one of the skin sets, while the rest had to be purchased with in-game or premium currency.
The survivor skins look rather harmless – but also cool.
Why do the skins look so gross? Halloween is always a special event for Dead by Daylight. The strange, creepy plants have been an important part of the story surrounding the strange entity for years. The latest killer, the Blight, has taken advantage of these plants and created a serum from them, which he ultimately injected into himself. Before that, he experimented with the serum on other killers, who became disgustingly mutated. This year, there are three new additions to the Blight:
Scorched Ghost Face
True Blight
Chimeric Horde
You can see the skins in a small presentation trailer:
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Especially the Legion skin (Chimeric Horde) is particularly gross. The Legion actually consists of four different teenagers, but in this skin, they have all been combined. With a face on the back of his head, two more faces on his stomach, and a third arm, this killer is now even creepier than before.
What’s in the patch? Update 4.3.0 also brought the graphical overhaul of the maps of the MacMillan Estate. The maps have been brought up to the latest technology and now look significantly nicer but also darker, as this trailer shows.
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Lastly, there is also a new Tome with many new challenges, tasks, and unlockable cosmetics. Those who don’t care about that can at least earn blood points to unlock more items and perks and to level up their characters faster.
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The popular character Venti from Genshin Impact is no longer available. This drives some fans into despair, who have spent a lot of money.
Genshin Impact has taken the world by storm and enjoys large player numbers. “By storm” is also a good keyword, as the Gacha system of prayers also causes much frustration for some fans. The first banner featuring the character Venti has now expired, and he is no longer available. This causes some annoyance, as some players have invested hundreds of dollars or euros and did not receive the character.
Why is Venti so sought after? The popularity of Venti among players has several reasons. On the one hand, Venti is considered one of the best characters in the game, he is in S-Tier in our tier list. With an Anemo affiliation, he is an extremely good supporter with short cooldowns and can meaningfully replace the main character in the group.
Venti is an important character throughout Mondstadt.
In addition, Venti plays a significant role in the main story of Genshin Impact so far. You spend a lot of time with him, listen to his songs, and solve many tasks with him by your side. He is funny, and German players are always amused when the English voice actor mentions the “Holy Lyre of Heaven”.
Frustration and joy among the players: On Twitter and in the Genshin Impact subreddit, many frustrated players are now airing their grievances. Some have invested hundreds of dollars to obtain Venti and came up empty. This has resulted in reactions like these:
However, there were also nice moments. The streamer LilyPichu, with more than 1.5 million subscribers on Twitch, pulled Venti right on her first 10-pull. She even thought this was normal and that everyone would get a Venti on their first try.
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It is also very likely that Venti will be included in later banners again.
How Genshin Impact makes money: Since Genshin Impact is fundamentally free to play, the RPG is financed in other ways. Genshin Impact combines two systems that are intended to encourage spending real money. One is the Gacha mechanic, which is essentially pure gambling. Whether you get a character or not is purely up to chance and a very low success rate. This is particularly enticing, because the characters are well presented and almost all are lovable.
Additionally, FOMO comes into play, the “Fear of Missing Out” – the worry of missing something. Because certain characters are only temporarily available, the urge to spend more money to obtain a character before it disappears is heightened. This was precisely the case with Venti.
Klee replaces Venti in the new banner.
Both are typical things in Gacha games, which many Western players are now encountering for the first time.
The plan worked perfectly. After only two weeks, they had recouped the development costs (via PCGamer).
What is there instead? Instead of the Venti banner, there is now a new character. You can obtain the little Klee with a lot of luck since a few hours ago. She looks cute, but she has a mischievous side – as she loves nothing more than explosions. Accordingly, she is a solid Pyro character, about which we revealed more here.
Did you get Venti in time? Are you annoyed that some characters are only available temporarily?
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In Call of Duty: Warzone, top players chase one kill record after another. But who set the best records in which discipline and when? You can find out here on MeinMMO.
Since the battle royale mode Warzone for Call of Duty was released, the best players are chasing kill records. It often happens that a squad takes out a large portion of the lobby and racks up over 100 kills. In the following paragraphs, you will learn which players set which record in Warzone and when. All records were verified with video evidence and did not take place during specific game events.
The World Record in Trios
Who did it? The players Jukeyz, Newbz, and Vapulear were on a trio team. They achieved a total of 107 kills, scoring 48, 35, and 24 kills respectively.
When did it happen? This new record was set on October 18, 2020.
What happened? The three players gave it their all and methodically cut through the remaining opponents. They were able to surpass the previous record of 102 kills. You can see the video evidence here:
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Who did it? The player MuTeX surpassed the previous record by one kill, making him the champion in Solo vs. Duos with 46 kills.
When did it happen? The record was set on October 11, 2020.
What happened? MuTeX used a modified Kilo assault rifle and an R9-0 shotgun with Dragon’s Breath ammunition in Season 6 to achieve his 46 kills. Here is the evidence:
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Who did it? This record was also set by the talented Russian player Recrent. He achieved 43 kills as a solo player.
When did it happen? The record by Recrent was set on July 7, 2020.
What happened? Recrent drove around the map in an SUV, shooting down opponents whenever he saw them using a well-equipped RAM-7 and the “Peace and Tranquility” pistols.
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Who did it? The players ItsDerekMay and LIAM broke the last record of 68 kills with an even more impressive 76 eliminations. Each of them contributed exactly 38 kills.
When did it happen? This record was recorded in Warzone on July 14, 2020.
What happened? The two killers methodically walked through the map and systematically killed every opponent. In the end, they won the round, and this is how it looked:
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Who did it? The two players Reedr and xUnRationaL currently hold the record with a total of 75 kills.
When did it happen? The record dates from May 14, 2020.
What happened? The round with the record was particularly exciting because Reedr had to self-revive at the end, and the gas had already reached the last circle. You can see how it ended here:
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Who did it? The two streamers xUnRationaL and Stukawaki faced off against only 4-man teams and managed to achieve 85 kills, with Stukawaki scoring 50 kills and his buddy “only” getting 35.
When did it happen? This record was set on September 19, 2020.
What happened? You can see how these two devils achieved this impressive feat here in the evidence video.
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Who did it? In the competition of the 4-man teams, the players Vikkstar123, Cellium, ABeZy, and Priestahh currently lead the record list. Together they achieved 138 kills.
When did it happen? This record has stood since May 23, 2020.
What happened? You can see the legendary run in which the four top gamers broke the record here in a proof video.
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Do you want to set strong records in Call of Duty: Warzone as well? Then check out our 10 tips and tricks for Warzone. They are from a pro, and you may not know them yet.
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COVID-19 numbers are rising again worldwide, and Pokémon GO is reacting to this. You can now put a face mask on your avatar, which is completely free.
This is new: If you want to customize your character in Pokémon GO, there is now a new field labeled “Mask”. There you can select a white face mask that your character can wear.
With this, you can also show in the game how important the mask is and remind your fellow players that they should also wear a mask.
How to get the avatar mask
What you need to do: The mask is available for pickup on your account. Just follow these steps:
Click on your avatar in the bottom left corner
Then go to the “Customize” field
At the bottom of the bar, the “Mask” field will appear
Select the white mask, and your avatar will wear the face protection
It seemed a little like Niantic was saying, “COVID-19 is over, you can go outside again!” At least, that’s how some trainers interpreted it.
However, now there is the face mask, and Niantic is once again addressing the issue of COVID-19. Although trainers have no reason to stay at home, they can still remind their friends, who are just opening gifts or raiding, that they should wear a protective mask.
The new events in Pokémon GO definitely do not indicate that one can relax and play from home. For example, the Halloween event is starting soon, where numerous ghost Pokémon will be waiting for the trainers:
The Beyond Light expansion for Destiny 2 is not live yet, but you can already secure secret emblems. We will show you how to redeem the hidden codes.
This is about cosmetics: On November 10, a new chapter begins in Destiny 2 with the major expansion Beyond Light. Players have already deciphered some secret codes that you can redeem for 3 exclusive emblems.
MeinMMO reveals to you where the codes come from and how you can redeem them today to secure the cosmetic adjustments directly at the release of the DLC.
What is the deal with the codes? Since October 20, some Guardians have reported that they received the physical goodies of the Collector’s Edition of Beyond Light. Among the items are a notebook and a replica of a “Shard of Darkness”.
Resourceful Guardians have been able to decrypt hidden messages from the recordings and the splitter that seems to blink in Morse codes.
These are the 3 hidden codes:
RA9XPH6KJ
7LVGTKT7J
JYNJAAY7D
All Destiny 2 players can redeem the codes, even without owning the now sold-out Collector’s Edition.
Redeem Secret Codes from the “Beyond Light” Collector’s Edition
Here’s how to secure the emblems: The 3 codes are redeemed not in the game itself, but on the Bungie website. Go to the redeem page, log in with your profile, and select your preferred platform.
If you have entered the codes there or copied and pasted them, you will receive feedback. It states that you can only collect the content after Beyond Light releases on November 10.
Under this link, you can find all of your previously redeemed codes and claim the associated rewards:
We currently do not know how the emblems “Kryonautik”, “Zukunft im Schatten”, and “Galileischer Ausflug” look in the game. However, they fit the themes of the expansion. They are indeed descriptions for Stasis, the budding Darkness, and the moons of Jupiter – as well as the locations Io and Europa.
Have you already secured the secret emblems? If you want to grab another secret cosmetic, you can use a hidden code from a Destiny comic:
The Elder Scrolls Online offers a plethora of content and activities for players. But what to do when boredom strikes in the vast MMORPG? We at MeinMMO have a few tips for you.
As in many MMORPGs, there are plenty of quests, dungeons, and raids as well as PvP escapades to tackle in ESO. But what to do when you’re just not feeling it or have played everything? You can either give in to boredom or carry out some of the following activities.
The order of activities is completely random and reflects no ranking.
1 – Fishing
Why is this interesting? Fishing is also considered a relaxing activity in the real world. The same is true in MMORPGs, and many players can spend hours fishing.
So do it the same way. Get some strong bait, find a fishing spot in your favorite zone, and cast your line. Depending on the water type, you need different bait; if you only get “used bait” while fishing, you have used the wrong bait. The right baits are:
Lake
Entrails
Bitterfish
River
Insect Parts
Bluegill
Sea
Worms
Roach
Murky Water
Crawlers
Fish Roe
Not just lizards love to fish.
As a reward for your efforts, you may also receive wet jute sacks, which can contain valuable items. And from the fish, you might obtain the rare resource “perfect fish roe,” which is needed for the coveted XP potions.
2 – Farming Transmutation Stones
Why should I do this? Transmutation crystals are incredibly valuable because you need them to change the properties of items. This is particularly useful when you have a great item, but its current property doesn’t fit your current build.
Additionally, transmutation crystals will become even more important with the release of Update 28, as you will be able to re-craft items you’ve already unlocked from your collection at any time. This also requires transmutation crystals.
You need crystals for transmutation.
You can obtain the gems from various activities that you can do repeatedly:
First Daily Random Dungeon
Pledges of the Unflinching
Weekly Trial Quests
Leaderboards for Arena, Trial, and Battlegrounds
Completion rewards for Alliance War campaigns
Mahlstrom Arena in Veteran Mode
Dragonstar Arena in Veteran Mode
You also receive crystals daily when you earn 20,000 Alliance Points in PvP.
3 – Completing Crafting Writs
Why is this a good idea: Especially if you have multiple characters, you should always complete the crafting tasks for each character every day. This has several advantages:
You gain experience points
You receive rewards in the form of recipes and resources
You may find treasure maps to particularly fruitful resources
You level up your crafting
You earn gold
You can get valuable master writs
Particularly the latter are sought after, as they trigger special crafting quests. For these, you receive writ vouchers that can be exchanged for rare motifs, items, or furnishing items for housing.
Crafting is always a good pastime.
Also, keep in mind that the gold reward for crafting is not bad. You can earn several thousand gold per character, and if you do this with multiple heroes, the money just rolls in.
4 – Furnishing your House
Why this is fun: Since Update 27, housing in ESO is even more enjoyable than it already was. Because now you can place all sorts of stuff in the game’s houses, and you can also let your assistants and pets walk along programmable paths through your home.
This will only get better with the new feature of house guests in Update 28. Because then you will have even more NPCs to place in your home, making your domicile even more lively.
Your apartment can look this beautiful.
In addition to the joys of a beautifully furnished home, there are also useful things like your own workbench or a chest that is always accessible. So if you’re bored, you can spend hours here setting up epic interior decorations.
If you still need help, you can find 8 useful housing tips from our author Larissa Then here.
5 – Engaging in Role-Play
Why this is a good idea: The Elder Scrolls Online is a paradise for role-players. The vibrant world with its rich lore invites you to fully immerse yourself in your role. Then you are no longer just a player wanting to run some dungeons with your Nightblade. Instead, you behave authentically in the game like Rashea Quickclaw, the cunning Khajiit thief, who is searching for companions for a heist in the White-Gold Tower.
You can even appear as a jester in ESO and play your role.
You can express your role-play in chat, but the numerous emotes in the game also allow for excellent role-playing. You can let your heroes drink and eat in various ways, play different instruments, and lean bored against a wall. There are also numerous “personalities” that change your entire animation profile, such as the dignified stance of a lord, the grim pose of an assassin, or the silly antics of a court jester.
Sniping is a popular trading method in the transfer market of FIFA 21. How does sniping work in Ultimate Team?
This is sniping: Sniping involves buying players at the lowest possible instant price. This can be done for two reasons:
You want to immediately get a specific player for your team but spend as little as possible.
You want to pick up the player cheaply and resell them for a profit.
How exactly sniping works is explained here in our guide. And here you can find more trading tips for FIFA 21.
How sniping works in FIFA 21
Which players are worth it? It depends on what you want. For your team, it is enough if a player is stronger than your current options and fits well into the squad.
If you are looking for players to sell, there are more options. For example:
Special cards that others might need for specific SBCs.
Popular or strong player cards that many want.
Players whose value might rise soon – for example, because of an upgrade, or because they could be in the TOTW.
Find out your player’s price: If you have decided which card you want, you should determine its approximate value. For our example, we tried to catch Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. He has just recently become much cheaper. However, he is only meant as an example, not necessarily as a sniping recommendation.
Haaland’s prices in the Web App
A quick transfer market search without filters brings prices from all directions. This ranges between 46,000 and over 100,000 coins. It is already clear: That is all too much, we want him as cheaply as possible.
Looking more closely, you find many Haaland cards in the range of 45,000, some even a bit less. This is rather the range where you can start. Sites like futbin.com can also help a lot in spotting low prices for players and getting an overview.
Lower your price: Now you start searching for lower instant prices in the transfer window’s search settings. Depending on where you start, you will get an error message. For example, Haaland simply does not exist for 20,000 coins. You can also approach from above and keep lowering the price – until nothing comes up.
If you receive this message, you need to adjust the price – or try again
We only got a few examples for Haaland with the filter “41,000 coins” – but two were still found. A first success, since this is already 4,000 coins cheaper than the often appearing 45,000. He had just surfaced on the market and was virtually gone again within a second.
But it can get even better: By constantly updating the search, we could even spot a Haaland for 39,000 coins.
The problem: Many players use sniping, therefore there is a lot of competition. The Haaland for 39,000 coins was also snapped up by someone while we were taking the screenshot. As you can see: Sniping is all about speed. Therefore, here’s the whole process summarized.
Sniping guide in summary:
Find out your player’s price.
Look for a price that is low enough so that only a few offers appear.
Buy the player immediately when he appears at the lowest possible price.
If you don’t get him: Refresh the search in the transfer menu by increasing the bid price by, for example, 100. This will reset the search, and you will get fresh offers at your desired price.
Strike when the player appears cheap again.
Problems with sniping
What you should keep in mind: When sniping, there are some things to keep in mind – especially if you plan to resell the player.
There is a 5% fee on players that you sell. You should include this in your price considerations: If you buy a player for 39,000 coins and sell him for 40,000, you will only receive 38,000 coins from the sale value. This is not worth it, so the price difference must be more than 5%.
Often, opportunities for sniping arise when many packs are opened. For example, when Weekend League rewards or events are upcoming.
Bids can be cheaper: Sniping works with the instant price, as many players want to get cards all at once. However, you can often get players even cheaper through bids.
There are price limits: Every player has both a minimum and maximum value for which they can appear on the market. So don’t necessarily expect to get super expensive players for a tiny fraction. This can happen, but it is extremely rare.
It takes practice: Since sniping is practiced by many, you will often receive the message that a player got to it before you. Especially with popular players, you will face a lot of competition. Don’t let that discourage you and practice quickly navigating through the menus – or try it first with easier-to-get players.
In conclusion, keep in mind that the market is constantly changing. For example, a Haaland cost twice as many coins just a week ago and suddenly dropped sharply. This was due to a market crash that made many players cheaper. So always keep a close eye on the price developments of your players.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
