Valorant should actually run smoother after Patch 1.01. However, some players have issues with FPS after the update, and some even experience total freezing of the game. This has alarmed the developers, who are already seeking a solution.
What is the problem with Patch 1.01? The first major update after release, Patch 1.01, was supposed to make the gameplay smoother on mid-range and high-end machines, in addition to nerfs to agent Sage. However, some players have experienced the complete opposite. Players on reddit report significant FPS drops.
Others are even complaining about complete freezing and “micro-stutters.” All of this often ruins the fun for those affected, as it is crucial to react quickly and precisely in Valorant. Such stutters and “freezes” can be deadly.
Developers working on a solution for the bizarre problem
Here’s how the developers are reacting: In a thread on reddit, the problem is being actively discussed. One player reported, “The freezes are outrageous! Not just FPS drops and stutters, but completely frozen screen. I’m not playing this anymore until the problem is fixed!”
Fortunately, the developers are keeping an eye on such threads, and soon a Riot employee named Koalifier spoke up:
Hello! We are actively investigating the freezing issues in this patch. We have closely monitored the data and found no evidence that the average FPS has deteriorated in this patch. I suspect that for those of you experiencing freezing, this could also lead to FPS losses up to freezing. For those who have FPS problems – is it an average FPS loss, or are you experiencing stutters/freezes?
The problem seems to be bigger than thought: However, the developer’s assumption may not be completely correct, as some players confirmed that FPS losses lead to freeze,but one player made a completely different observation:
Is there anyone else experiencing higher average FPS but way more micro-stutters? These problems make the gameplay total awful, and I’m considering a deinstallation.
Nevertheless, the developers are working on a solution, and one suggestion made by a player is being actively discussed within the Riot team: namely, integrating a benchmark test into the game that would run a diagnosis for affected players and send the data to Riot for troubleshooting. However, it will take some time before such a tool is ready.
Hopefully, the developers will get the issues under control soon, and the affected players can once again play Valorant in peace. After all, there is a new battle pass that requires a lot of grinding to complete. This can only happen if you can play without interruptions.
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In Destiny 2, many players no longer want to actively play PvE and profit in their sleep, which leads to major problems. Now Bungie speaks out about this.
This is what the players are doing: A week ago, the new Season 11 in Destiny 2 began. But instead of diving into new events, many Guardians are spending countless hours in an activity from 2018 – and just to lose.
Specifically, they are playing the Black Armory Forges. “Playing” may not be the right word, as it is an AFK farm, about which MeinMMO reported in the past. As Warmind.io reported on June 13th on Twitter, an incredible 63% of all played activities were failed runs in the forges.
The explanation is simple: players are currently leveling up there almost in their sleep and raking in massive amounts of the new, coveted Umbral Engrams.
This is now the major problem: The exploit of hanging around in the forges doing nothing for hours is not new, but it has never really been rewarding. However, in the Season of Arrival, this significantly endangers the game balance more than one would initially assume:
AFK farmers receive heaps of Umbral Engrams for doing nothing.
As a result, they level up rapidly – a night of “playing forges” can sometimes allow a Guardian to level up faster than an “honest” player who completes all milestones.
Meanwhile, the new seasonal resources are passively grinded.
Due to the quickly leveled Prism Synthesizer, the new weapons and armor can be prepped for God Rolls before anyone else.
Even costly special features, such as better chances for gear stats, become available faster and give AFK farmers advantages.
Getting strong weapons and armor quickly without doing anything is a problem
This behavior disrupts game balance and gives players who are not actively playing huge advantages. But there are two more problems:
Players are cheating themselves – in no time the maximum level is reached, the Prism Synthesizer, which is supposed to be leveled throughout the season and lures with ever better bonuses, is literally leveled in sleep, and rolls for new weapons pile up in the vault. It is already predictable that complaints will arise that the season is “cleared” too quickly.
Players who actually want to actively engage in the forges must deal with inactive teammates. Although AFK farmers with the “right” settings only match like-minded players, not all Guardians are likely to make the prudent preparations.
Exploit brings Bungie into action
This is Bungie’s response: As the exploit spreads like wildfire, Destiny developer Bungie is stepping in. Community Manager dmg04 has made a statement on Twitter:
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According to dmg04, Bungie is monitoring the situation regarding trivialized power leveling and is working on a solution to the problem. Until then, Guardians are asked to be kind to each other and not to take their frustration out on other players, but to direct the feedback to Bungie.
Will there be penalties for AFK farmers? We assume that no Guardian will be punished for exploiting the bug or exploit. In the past, Bungie made it clear that they do not want to hold players accountable for errors in the game. Some time ago, Bungie even allegedly took a jab at The Division 2, where a similar situation led to rollbacks and bans.
Have you already profited from Umbral Engrams in your sleep or do you strictly reject such methods? What do you think are the reasons why so many Guardians resort to this – should Bungie possibly adjust the hunt for a new max level per season?
In WoW: Shadowlands features numerous mounts to earn. Here, we present some of them and highlight the best from the current Alpha.
In addition to all the major new features, such as the zones, mechanics, or fresh features like Torghast, the next expansion of World of Warcraft also brings a lot that is already known. Especially collectors of mounts will definitely get their money’s worth in Shadowlands, as the mounts found so far through data mining look mostly good.
The data miners from Wowhead have already found a lot of mounts in the game data that we do not want to withhold from you. However, please keep in mind that it is still unclear what sources these mounts will be available from.
Moths from Ardenweald
In Ardenweald, there will probably be some moths. At least a blue and a dark moth have already been discovered in the game data, which only differ slightly in color. It is likely that more colors will find their way into the game.
Unicorns in new colors
Matching the dreamlike picturesque Ardenweald, there are also a number of new unicorn mounts. The model itself is not new; only the color scheme has been slightly changed. Still, more diversity here is a nice thing, so soon everyone can have a unicorn in their desired color.
By the way: All unicorns/monocorns will learn to fly in Shadowlands!
This cradle here could be particularly cool. Whether it simply floats magically or is pulled by creatures is still unclear. However, it would make a cool addition and would be the first “litter” that players can obtain.
Mysterious Stags in stylish look
One last treat from Ardenweald are these stags. So far they come in four different colors and look quite impressive – nature-loving night elves and druids are sure to be looking forward to these mounts.
Larions and Phalynxes from Bastion
In the angelic area of Bastion, there are mounts that resemble constructs, as they are created by the Kyrians. These are the phalynxes, which appear to be bound to the area of Bastion. You can see some color variations here:
The larions, on the other hand, you will encounter in Bastion as normal mobs and will have to defeat them multiple times. Some of them apparently also serve as mounts and can then be added to the collection.
The Gorm are strange beetles
If you prefer insects and strange beetles, you will likely enjoy the gorms. These (probably quite large) beetles look rather unusual and may give some players a shiver down their spine.
Keep in mind with all these mounts that they may not necessarily be available in the game. There are often mounts that are only used for flight master routes or never find their way into the game.
Is that all there is? No, most likely not. Shadowlands is still in Alpha, and by far not all content is available yet. It is very likely that more mounts will be added throughout Alpha and Beta – for example, as drops from bosses, from Torghast, or simply as rare drops. The obligatory “gold sink” mount is also still missing – as the auction house dinosaur will soon be gone.
Are you looking forward to the new mounts in Shadowlands? How do you like the creatures discovered so far?
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In Call of Duty: Warzone, Infinity Ward removed the “Plunder” mode with a playlist update on Friday night. This does not sit well with some players: They love the mode because it is fast-paced and there are few campers. There’s also a statement from the boss.
This was the change: The regular playlist update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone went live on Friday night.
The update removed the two popular modes “Plunder” (cash) and “Blood Money” (blood money).
In these modes, players earn their money by killing opponents. The modes are known for their fast-paced action. Players are more aggressive than in classic battle royale modes. Death isn’t as severe, as there are unlimited respawns. Playing aggressively is worthwhile.
Plunder – the addictive mode in CoD Warzone
This was the reaction: Since Friday night, some players of Call of Duty: Warzone have only one topic: “We want Plunder back.”
Among the current patch notes from Saturday, the demand “Bring Plunder back” dominated. CoD Warzone now has so many “battle royale” modes, but no Plunder mode anymore. One user specifically wishes for “Plunder Quad” to return, the 4-player mode.
Another user says it’s “by far the most addictive mode” – Infinity Ward should know their own game and not just remove this mode. It’s rude.
A third user states: He likes Plunder because it offers a good compromise to battle royale. The gameplay is like battle royale, but there aren’t so many campers because players need money and respawn quickly.
Players are looking out for the mode.
Boss says: Plunder will be back soon
This is what the boss says: The protests have prompted Joe Cecot to respond. Cecot is the Co-Design Director of Multiplayer at Infinity Ward, essentially the boss.
He explains that Plunder was removed to make room for the “Free2Play weekend” for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and for Warzone Rumble.
When will Plunder return? Cecot does not specify a date. However, observers see Wednesday morning, June 17, as a possible date. Patches usually arrive for Call of Duty Modern Warfare on that day.
That would probably be the earliest time Plunder could return.
New weapons were added to Warzone.
The season 4 brought 3 new weapons to Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare last week.
In the League of Legends, Yilang “Doublelift” Peng (26) is considered one of the stars in North America. After 4 championships, Team Liquid kicked him out. He swore to take terrible revenge and punish them for their mistake. However, with his new team, Team Solo Mid, he suffered a defeat in the LCS.
This is the backstory: Doublelift is a veteran of the US League in LoL, the LCS.
From 2015 to 2017, he played for Team Solo Mid. There, he won 3 championships. After that, they kicked him out because TSM had no international success and wanted to rebuild the team around midlaner Bjergsen.
Doublelift was deeply offended that the team treated him so badly and swore revenge. He switched to Team Liquid and won the LCS championship 4 times with them, while TSM couldn’t succeed at all.
Those were still “good times” back then, before they dismantled TSM in 2017. Bjergsen (front) and Doublelift (back) in a picture.
In recent years, everything went according to plan for Doublelift:
After 7 championships in 4 years, Doublelift has risen to stardom in the LCS.
In addition, Doublelift has built a large Twitch channel.
Doublelift is considered one of the most popular and strongest players in the USA, who occasionally insults opponents and carries himself with bravado, which he can afford.
This was Doublelift’s declaration: The ADC apparently thought, “What works once can work a second time.”
Just as he swore revenge on Team Solo Mid after 2017, he now swore in a clip for the LCS to take terrible revenge on Team Liquid. They had “treated him poorly” and should now fear him.
Every team that kicks me out should be afraid. And I think Team Liquid should be scared now.
Doublelift before the match against Team Liquid
Doublelift said he wanted to destroy and humiliate them. Losing to him should be really embarrassing for Team Liquid.
He wants to use his ousting as a new source of motivation. He hadn’t been this hungry and motivated in years.
Doublelift as you know him.
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This is how the match went: The LCS has started again. And as fate would have it, the first match was between Team Liquid and Team Solo Mid.
Doublelift and his partner Biofrost relied on the bot lane duo of Kalista and Taric but couldn’t seize the match. Instead, the game belonged to Team Liquid’s ADC, Edward “Tactical” Ra, who had replaced Doublelift. Tactical played a flawless 7-0-6 on Aphelios.
Team Liquid completely destroyed TSM and won the match in just 25 minutes with a gigantic lead.
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Team Liquid is now having fun with their appearance.
This is how Team Liquid reacts: Team Liquid has published a video on Twitter in which the players laugh at what kind of revenge Doublelift has threatened them with.
They evidently cannot take it seriously at all.
The whole action has backfired on the star ADC.
He is regarded as the new star ADC in the USA.
Even more irony: When Doublelift left TSM in 2017, he was replaced by the Dane “Zven”, a star who came from Europe. However, he was rather disappointing at TSM.
Only when Zven left TSM and joined Cloud 9 did he excel again, winning the championship in the Spring Split of 2020. Currently, Zven is in top form and dominating the solo queue in the USA, although his role as the bot laner is considered weak.
For TSM, the Summer Split of 2020 started terribly.
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It has been known for some time that the PS5 will have backward compatibility. Now, Sony’s CEO has specifically commented on this, speaking about 4,000 games. But how does this compare to other platforms, especially the PlayStation 4?
What exactly did he say? During the interview, he also addressed the topic of backward compatibility. When asked by the journalist whether PS4 Blu-rays could be used with the PS5, he replied:
We have said that the PS5 was designed to play PS4 games. We are working with publishers and developers to test this extensive library of over 4,000 games. We are satisfied with the progress that has been made.
Jim Ryan, CEO and President of Sony; Source: Cnet.com
Ryan does not say it directly, but at the launch of the PS5, many games are likely to run on the new console if the tests go as positively as he describes.
This is why backward compatibility is important for the PS5
The PlayStation 4 (shown here in the Slim version) did not offer backward compatibility at launch. Accordingly, there were very few games available at release.
PS5 offers backward compatibility – does the PS4 do that too?
This is how it looked at the PS4 launch in 2013: The PlayStation 4 had no backward compatibility at its launch at the end of 2013 and therefore started with only around 20 launch titles (via blog.playstation.com).
For the PS5, the game offerings could look significantly different. Instead of a handful of games, buyers may also be able to fall back on their old games. This may make the PS5 more attractive to buyers than the PS4 was at launch.
But isn’t PlayStation Now available on PS4? Those who say that you can also stream old PS2 and PS3 games on the PS4 with PlayStation Now are fundamentally correct. However, this was not available at the PS4 launch:
PlayStation Now has only been available since January 28, 2014, in North America and since April 15, 2015, in Europe (only the UK launched earlier)
Your old game discs are not compatible with the PS4, regardless of the method used.
On the PS5, this should now be different if we are to believe Sony’s CEO Ryan.
The PlayStation 5 is expected to offer backward compatibility, a feature that has not been available since the PS3. Microsoft has been taking this step since 2018.
How many games are actually 4,000?
So many games are available on PS4: According to the English Wikipedia list (last updated on June 14, 2020), there are currently 2,656 games for the PlayStation 4. There is no backward compatibility for PS4 to older titles.
If you include all PlayStation titles that can currently be purchased in the PlayStation Store, you get a total of 5,031 games.
So many games are available for Xbox One: There are currently 2,511 games for the Xbox One (via Wikipedia). Of the 2,085 games released for the Xbox 360, 577 are also playable on the Xbox One.
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are therefore closely matched in terms of their game counts, and the PS5 is expected to keep pace with both and possibly even surpass them in the future.
So many games are available on Steam: In addition to consoles, we also took a quick look at the PC for comparison. According to PC Gamer, there were more than 30,000 games on the Steam platform as of January 2019.
By now, especially due to many indie games, that number has likely increased significantly.
Do you want to learn more about the PlayStation 5? Then check out our overview, where we have summarized the most important information about the PS5 for you and keep you updated here on MeinMMO.
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In World of Warcraft there are many characters with a tragic story. However, these 5 NPCs in WoW have particularly stayed in our memory because their background is so sad.
The World of Warcraft is full of quests. The number has now reached into the thousands, and only a few players have really completed all quests. While questing for some is just “clicking and then killing everything”, some quests tell a sad or emotional story. It’s time to look back at the 5 saddest questlines that World of Warcraft has to offer.
1. Crusader Bridenbrad
Crusader Bridenbrad can be encountered in Northrend, in the scourge area Icecrown. His questline has nothing to do with the main quest and is completely separate from it. He can be found seriously wounded at a small camp. His body is too weak to be moved. Doing so would surely kill him.
Bridenbrad at his camp – close to death. Image source: wowhead
Bridenbrad was a proud and brave warrior of the Argent Crusade, and as players, we try to save him from death. We gather great supernatural powers and try to find a way to save him. For instance, we acquire the breath of the red dragonflight or an emerald acorn with the power of druids.
As we keep returning to Bridenbrad, talking to many people and frantically trying to save Bridenbrad’s life, one thing becomes clear: There is no salvation. Bridenbrad will die, and everything we do will not prevent that.
Our final goal in the questline is the Naaru. Even they cannot save Bridenbrad from death, but they appear personally to escort his soul directly to the afterlife because “The Light does not forget its champions”.
The Naaru “save” Bridenbrad – he is redeemed.
The story is even a bit sadder when you know that it references the brother of a developer who died of cancer. The helplessness in the quest and the inevitable end that one tries to prevent is a dark yet beautiful metaphor for that in the game – especially with the redemption at the end.
2. Kaelynara Sunstrider
Most will not know Kaelynara, yet her story is one of the most tragic. You encounter this blood elf in Talador in the Jorun Mine. The whole mine is polluted by elementals and magic, and Kaelynara is in the midst of all this chaos. She channels energy from crystals and is virtually unstoppable.
The goal of the quest is quite simple: Teleport Kaelynara to a neutral location and kill her there to end the elemental madness.
Kaelynara Sunchaser – actually just a quest mob, but she leaves behind a letter.
We do that in the questline and then loot her corpse – only to receive a “tear-stained letter”. In it, the letter reads:
Dear Kaelynara,
I regret to inform you that I must dismiss you as my apprentice. I blame myself for misjudging your potential. I hope you understand that even the most gifted mages can make mistakes. But at least this gives you the opportunity to leave your inadequacies behind and pursue more suitable goals. Perhaps basket weaving would be more suited to your … talents.
Unfortunately, I personally know no basket weavers and do not have the time to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Please return to Azeroth as soon as possible.
– Astalor
The reason for Kaelynara’s excessive use of magic is the disappointment she experienced from her mentor. She was not only cast out but also humiliated.
This is particularly tragic when you think about the fact that the blood elves were decimated by 90% and that each family presumably has only a few members left. Pulling the only support a young woman has, namely her training as a mage, from under her feet with such condescending words is simply cruel.
Vaeldrin and Lyalia can be found by Alliance players in the Krasarang Wilds of Mists of Pandaria. A group of night elves has just arrived through a portal from Darnassus and has directly stepped into a trap laid by the Mogu. After freeing the group, they explain their goal:
Vaeldrin is a priest of the night elves and is searching for a way to restore the immortality of the night elves. He has been pursuing this goal since the events of Warcraft III and does so fanatically. His daughter, a high-ranking shieldguard who helps him on this expedition, constantly criticizes his fanaticism. She notes that he perceives almost nothing other than this objective.
However, Vaeldrin insists on it, as he had a vision of a spring that grants eternal youth and thus makes one virtually immortal.
The spring of youth – with many corpses. It quickly becomes clear that this is not the solution.
During the questline, players also find this spring and can take water from it. After a brief investigation, however, it becomes clear that the water is not a miracle cure. Instead, it drains the life force of the drinker and distributes it to other beings nearby. Therefore, lives must be sacrificed to keep others young.
Throughout the questline, the shieldguards under Lyalia help the Pandaren, but that ends badly. Lyalia is captured by the Mogu. The quest to save Lyalia fails, and we have to watch as she is executed before her father’s eyes.
After the Mogu are defeated and the elf’s corpse is brought back to the camp, Vaeldrin decides to use the spring’s water. He mourns that he never told his daughter how much he loves her and never fully realized how much he actually neglected her in his fanatical goal. He drinks the water to transfer his life force to his dead daughter.
Lyalia appears in Pandaria again – and repeatedly laments the death of her father.
Vaeldrin dies in the process, and Lyalia rises – next to her father’s corpse, which immediately causes her to break down in tears.
Runas can be encountered in Legion, in Azsuna. He is an important NPC in the story surrounding the blue dragonflight.
He is a nightborne who was rejected by Suramar, like many of his brothers and sisters. Without the nightwell, he became an addiction-ridden, constantly seeking mana to keep his mind intact. In doing so, he hunts blue dragons and drains their magic to sustain himself – and this is when we meet him.
Runas – he already looks like a traitor. And sounds like one too.
Instead of killing him, we use him as a prisoner. He even willingly offers his help, wanting to betray his former comrades and help us support the blue dragons. He is a rather amusing character, claiming not to be so greedy for mana – only to instantly pounce on a mana crystal and devour it in the next moment.
The whole questline and all of Runas’s dialogues are designed to give the player the feeling that Runas will betray us in the end. As a player, one suspects that Runas only wants to satisfy his own hunger for magic and is using us for that.
Runas ends as Withered – spirit and mind lost forever.
In the final quest, the blue dragons are attacked by numerous Withered and nightborne. Runas is also with the blue dragons – but instead of joining the attack and seizing the necessary mana, he kneels in a small pond and struggles against his addiction. With his last words, he asks if he has been helpful and calls us a “friend” – he does not betray us until the end. Afterward, he transforms into a Withered: his mind is lost.
Most players know Grand Magister Elisande primarily as a raid boss and antagonist in Suramar.
10,000 years ago, when the War of the Ancients divided the great continent, Elisande hid the city of Suramar under a massive protective shield. This shield isolated both the world from Suramar, and vice versa – neither moonlight nor sunlight penetrated the magical dome. The people indulged in the magic well of the Nightwell and became addicted to it over thousands of years.
In the events of Legion, Suramar is revealed and Gul’dan demands a pact with Elisande to allow the Legion into the city. After much deliberation, Elisande agrees to this pact, which leads to an uprising among her own ranks which she swiftly crushes.
Nevertheless, Grand Magister Elisande ends as a raid boss and must pay for having allied with the Legion.
One should not forget that Elisande is the rightful ruler of Suramar, who has cared for her people well. She investigated all possible ways through prophecy and found no other way to protect her people. She concluded that the only option for the nightborne was to allow the Legion into their city or they and her people would be exterminated.
Sure – ultimately, the Legion was defeated, and the First Arcanist Thalyssra gained control of the city, providing the nightborne with a new, likely better life.
Elisande wants to suppress the uprising but ultimately is overwhelmed by Thalyssra.
However, Elisande was not a true villain to the end but a ruler who wanted the best for her people and made decisions that would have drastic consequences.
In August 2020, the new Surgeon Simulator will be released, and GameStar has already had the opportunity to take a scalpel and plenty of organs in hand before the release. The preview reveals why the surgical fun will be even more hilarious and crazier than in its predecessor.
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In Pokémon GO, there are currently increasing complaints about bans. Many of them are said to have occurred unjustly. There is now a discussion on how to make Niantic aware of the problem, as the support is not responding.
What is the problem?In the subreddit TheSilphRoad, there is currently increased discussion about bans in Pokémon GO that are allegedly unjustly imposed.
The reason for the bans is said to be the use of third-party software. However, players claim that they have not used such software.
Users like newbaroque are now fearing for their accounts and want to make Niantic aware that there are false bans occurring.
Players want attention from Niantic
What is the situation? User TheBigBouska describes in a thread his problem in more detail. Apparently, he has already been banned multiple times for 7 days. Support tickets to Niantic have reportedly yielded no success:
Recently, many players who have not used fake or third-party applications are receiving a 7-day ban. Personally, I’ve been getting them repeatedly for many months.
Unfortunately, Niantic support refuses to believe that there could be false positives in the detection algorithm, and it is almost impossible to receive anything other than an automated bot response.
He is now trying to attract Niantic’s attention and hopes for support from other players, as well as from the press.
Currently, there is a huge outcry on reddit. In recent days, there have been more than 10 threads on the topic. Users with various smartphones and account levels seem to be affected.
Players are primarily criticizing that Niantic support does not respond to inquiries, as shown in the thread by thicketcosplay.
Pokémon GO wants to take down cheaters. But does it always catch the right ones?
Why are false bans so serious? Bans lead to the banned player temporarily being unable to play Pokémon GO.
Genre: Online RPG | Developer: ArenaNet | Platform: PC | Release: April 28, 2005
Guild Wars Prophecies, the online RPG, was released in April 2005. At that time, the focus was primarily on PvP. 15 years later, the title still impresses with its PvE content and unique hero system. But is it still worth jumping in in 2020?
Guild Wars 1 is the first title from ArenaNet and is fundamentally based on MMORPGs. You create a character, level it up, collect gear, and take down tough bosses with other players or engage in PvP.
However, instead of an open game world, there are only cities (hubs) where you can meet other players. In the areas, you rely on yourself and your group. This group can consist of 4 to 16 players or NPCs, depending on the zone, who will support you in battle.
It is precisely this NPC system and the vast amount of content that still make the game interesting in 2020, even for newcomers.
Quickly reach max level, yet still plenty to do
What does Guild Wars 1 offer? The online RPG comes with three campaigns, each functioning independently. You only need to purchase one of them to get started. However, to explore all classes, stories, and areas, you need to acquire all chapters.
Each campaign has its own theme and content:
Prophecies was the first part of the series and takes place in the zones you know from Guild Wars 2. The start can be a bit slow, and you must rely on pre-made NPCs if you want to fill your group. Moreover, you only have access to the 6 basic classes. However, the story here is the most interesting.
Factions takes place on its own continent, inspired by the Asian world. In this campaign, you level up the fastest and can travel to the other continents the earliest. Besides the basic classes, you get exclusive access to the Assassin and Ritualist classes.
Nightfall is set in a world influenced by Africa and is the newest campaign. Here you get heroes, i.e., NPCs that you can skill and equip independently. Additionally, you gain access to the Dervish and Paragon classes. This campaign is best suited for newcomers.
In addition to the 3 campaigns, there is the expansion Eye of the North. However, it requires one of the game versions and did not introduce new classes. Instead, the focus was heavily on the story and dungeons that can be long and challenging.
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Trailer with gameplay for the expansion Eye of the North.
What are the special features? In Guild Wars 1, you have access to over 250 skills per class. Additionally, there is a system where each character has access to a second class. Since this can even be changed for a fee, you have over 2,500 skills to choose from for each character.
However, you can only bring 8 skills into an area. You select these, as well as the distribution of attributes and group composition, in the cities.
Additionally, the max level in the game is 20. This is typically reached after just a few hours of gameplay. Even the best gear can be farmed relatively quickly by veterans. In return, it is worth having multiple armor sets with different attributes.
What makes GW1 appealing? The unique system of Guild Wars 1 makes it particularly exciting to create your own builds and group compositions.
However, to do this, you have to unlock some skills or “harvest” elite skills from special bosses using a seal. This will keep you busy for a while.
The created builds are then used to face tough challenges. And there are plenty of them:
Each area and mission in the game exists in normal and hard mode. This way, even starting zones can become challenges. However, to access hard mode, you must have completed the respective campaign once.
In Eye of the North, there are 18 dungeons with multiple levels.
These hero NPCs support you in Guild Wars 1 (via GuildWiki)
What about PvP? Many aspects of Guild Wars 1 are focused on PvP. You can directly create a PvP character that has reached max level and has access to all unlocked skills.
Additionally, there are plenty of content for PvP fans with automated tournaments in GvG and various modes such as Alliance Battles, Random Arena, and the Hero’s Ascension.
However, while PvE in 2020 is still well attended and can be experienced alone thanks to NPCs, PvP is now mainly for hardcore fans and members of larger guilds. Matches are rarely formed.
Where does Guild Wars 1 stand in 2020?
What about updates? Guild Wars 1 has not been actively expanded since the release of Guild Wars 2. However, bonus weeks and various festivals such as the anniversary, Chinese New Year, or Christmas still occur regularly.
Real new content has only been introduced once since 2013, namely for the 15th anniversary in April 2020. A skill and a few new weapon skins were introduced for each class (via Guildnews).
The old Ascalon in Guild Wars 1 – An iconic and beautiful place.
Is it still worth starting anew? Guild Wars 1 offers a lot of content for little money with all 3 campaigns and the expansion (the Complete Collection costs in the official shop rund 40 Euro):
With the story quests and missions alone, you can engage in over 100 hours of gameplay. This is followed by numerous side quests and smaller stories.
There are many different ways to aesthetically and gameplay-wise enhance your characters.
Some bosses and missions are quite tough and a lot of fun.
The game provides you with its title system, a wealth of elaborate achievements, including exploring all maps to 100% or defeating all enemies on all maps in hard mode.
Additionally, a special feature is that you can convert earned achievements in Guild Wars 1 into skins and achievement points in the successor Guild Wars 2 through the Hall of Monuments.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Guild Wars 1
Pro
Extensive content and many tasks in the game
Interesting story
Thanks to NPCs, you can experience all content alone if needed
There are still challenging fights and challenges today
You can earn benefits for Guild Wars 2
Contra
There are no more content updates
The PvP is nearly dead
A rather static combat system
Potential: Solid even without new updates
Guild Wars 1 has been on my hard drive since 2006 and will likely remain there until the servers are shut down. After over 10,000 hours of gameplay, I still enjoy the online RPG, even though it has aged somewhat and has not been expanded for a long time.
Its unique skill and build system and lore still fascinate me today. Even though there has always been a relatively fixed meta at the end in high-end PvE and PvP, I enjoyed experimenting. The hard mode in each area requires some creativity, as some zones and creatures are still challenging.
If you are currently looking for a new online RPG and have not tried Guild Wars 1 yet, I can highly recommend the game, even though it is no longer being developed.
Alexander Leitsch
Editor and MMORPG expert at Mein-MMO
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Are you in the mood for well-crafted psychological horror that keeps you glued to the console for hours? If so, you should keep an eye on Someday You’ll Return – GamePro is presenting it.
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The raid boss N’Zoth in WoW has a special phase on mythic difficulty. But this Chinese guild is so good, they simply skip the phase!
Even though the end of N’Zoth is controversial and the cinematic was rather disappointing, he is considered one of the tougher bosses in World of Warcraft. Especially on mythic difficulty, he is a real challenge that requires a lot of coordination and good gear to be defeated. On this difficulty, he even has an additional phase – which can be skipped. This has now been accomplished by the Chinese guild “Scary Maze”.
This is how it looks: In the following video, you can see the nearly 10-minute fight against N’Zoth. Most of the time, not much unusual happens; the phases are played as usual. However, at the 25% threshold of N’Zoth, the Chinese players choose a different tactic. Instead of playing the “bonus phase”, they simply keep firing mercilessly at N’Zoth and defeat him in the blink of an eye, just before all of them would have died.
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How is this possible? The guild “Scary Maze” exploits a mechanic of the fight with maximum efficiency. When players fall into madness, they become significantly stronger for 20 seconds and are only then controlled by N’Zoth. The guild takes advantage of this to smash the boss directly during these 20 seconds.
The action was quite close, by the way – just one second longer and N’Zoth would have killed all the players.
Another factor is that the players’ gear has significantly improved in the past weeks and months, otherwise this wouldn’t have been possible. Back during the “World First race” between Limit and Method, such a strategy wouldn’t have been possible due to a lack of damage and gear.
What do you think of this achievement? Pretty impressive or “cheesy”, to simply skip an entire phase?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) lets you play tanks, healers, or damage dealers. Unfortunately, you often encounter fake tanks, which can be quite annoying. Author Larissa Then from MeinMMO feels the same way.
Most players are currently excited about the new chapter add-on Greymoor in The Elder Scrolls Online. While I belong to that group, I am still frustrated by an old issue – fake tanks.
What is a fake tank? As the name suggests, this refers to false tanks. They register as a rock in the ocean in the group finder, even though they are actually DPS players. This saves them time in group searching and gets them into the dungeon faster. Many players encounter fake tanks in one out of four dungeons.
This annoys me. And not just me; in the community, on reddit or in the forum, fake tanks are a recurring topic. It has come to the point where I avoid the group finder. I prefer to ask in my guild if a dungeon group is forming; otherwise, I skip it.
I’m not annoyed by the players who might not be that advanced yet. The ones still in the leveling phase or simply lack experience. Some may just mean well. I am bothered by the fake tanks who do this out of convenience.
While some rejoice over their time savings, I get headaches
A Recurring Problem
What about the roles in ESO? In MMOs with the “Holy Trinity”, meaning the three roles of tank, damage dealer, and healer, there is often the same issue: too many DPS. Perhaps players do not want to take on the responsibility of the whole group, or they simply enjoy dealing damage.
In ESO, there is an oversupply of damage dealers, but often a shortage of tanks. This leads to long waiting times for DPS to join a dungeon.
In other games like World of Warcraft, signing up for a role is limited by your build. However, in ESO, all classes can assume any role. If you want to optimize your character’s class, we at MeinMMO have outlined the best class for each playstyle in our guide.
In ESO, there are 6 different classes and 10 different races
What is the problem with fake tanks? Because in ESO, almost every combination is playable, DPS players can also register as tanks and squeeze into a group quickly. However, they lack the skills, stats, or gear of real tanks.
Then you have a damage dealer signing up as a tank. And this keeps happening. The character, of course, cannot hold aggro because they cannot taunt or withstand the enemies. Then the monsters run around in the group and happily kill all the other players.
The healer, usually me, doesn’t have an easy life because they have to take care of everyone at once. In the worst case, your group dies, and everyone is annoyed. Especially with the bosses, this can be problematic. This way, you cannot complete the dungeon, and the fake tank also gets nothing from their short queue.
Many dungeons, especially those from the base game, do not necessarily need a tank. But signing up for this role out of convenience is unfair to honest players and just plain annoying.
A tank always rushes into the fray first and does well in heavy armor
What are the tank’s tasks? I referred to tanks earlier as the rock in the tide, and that is exactly their job. A tank stands at the front lines and is there to soak up damage.
You should keep the enemies relatively close to the same position so that your DPS can deal maximum damage. To do this, you need to bind them to you with a taunt and also maintain their attention.
Furthermore, you should be able to take hits so that you make it easier for your healer. You also make the healer’s job easier when you never lose aggro from the enemies, so other group members are not attacked.
However, if you neither have the gear nor the skills to tank, all of this will not work, and group play will fall apart. No one benefits from that.
No solution in sight?
What could be done about it? Over the years, the community has discussed several ways to solve this problem:
Consider the skills: Which has your character further developed? Does he go into the tank role? The simple way to redistribute your skill points in ESO makes this difficult.
Restrict sign-ups as a tank based on health: For example, your character would need to have 30,000 health points; otherwise, you cannot take on the tank role. However, this would punish players who are good tanks even with low health.
The ignore list: There is at least one solution for yourself. Put players on the ignore list before you kick them from the group. This reduces the number of fake tanks for your personal gaming enjoyment.
Fixing the problem of fake tanks is a difficult undertaking, especially in ESO. In a game that offers so many different possibilities for skill builds, not much can be done.
If you are completely frustrated and have no desire to play with other players, try going solo on a dungeon. I will continue to hope for reasonable groups with my healer.
Have you had experiences with fake tanks? Do you still find the problem so severe in 2020?
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The major shop overhaul in League of Legends (LoL) is approaching. Soon, the way you shop for items will change. It is already clear how the new shop should work.
Where does the information come from? Riot Games has already spoken with players in a blog post about the preseason 2021 and what changes will come to the game. Gameplay-wise, the preseason 2021 will revolve around the complete overhaul of the shop interface and the item system of LoL.
They have already shared some plans that aim to visually and technically improve the shop.
What will the new LoL shop look like?
This is what Riot explains: In the blog post, RiotScruffy, the lead gameplay designer:
There are basically two types of shop visitors. For this reason, we want to create different versions of the interface to give players what they want.
Recommended Items
With one of the player types, Riot targets users who like to be supported by the shop in choosing items. They purchase through the “Recommended Items” tab. With the new interface for this, the developers want to show players the best decision-making options while not overwhelming them with the choices.
This is how the recommended items will be displayed to you
This selection should also remain dynamic and keep itself updated. Thus, the recommendations are supposed to change at different points in the game to match the game situations.
– Better recommendations: We want to replace our current handcrafted pages with the recommended items (which can quickly lose their relevance) with a system that integrates our data directly so that the recommendations are always up to date.
– Selected decision options: Not every item is equally good at every point in the game, and the shop makes it difficult for players to make a decision due to the countless options. We want to ensure that the recommended items dynamically show players the best options for the respective moment in the game.
– The strategic aspect must not be lost: Even though this is a kind of supervised experience, players should still have decision options and should not be prescribed a linear crafting path. Players should still have to decide whether to build Thornmail or Randuin’s Omen.
– Contextual analysis: One of our key goals is to teach less experienced players reactive item decisions. For this reason, we are implementing some new systems that analyze allies and enemies in each game and then display which items would have made good counters or complements.
RiotScruffy on the change of the “Recommended Items” tab
All Items
Players who are already well-versed in the items and the shop will find their tab for “All Items” as usual. But this will also be overhauled.
The arrangement for all items in the shop should become even more intuitive
The main goal of the overhaul is for players to be able to decide quickly and easily. As few clicks as possible should lead to the purchase of the desired item.
– All important items on one display: This is (literally) the one shop where experienced players can find and buy items with as few clicks as possible.
– Consistent arrangement: Since this shop is aimed at experienced players, the items should be logically arranged, and this arrangement should hardly change. Players can train their motor memory and learn over time where each item is located in the shop.
– Improved data: We want to integrate our new data collection capabilities into the interface of the “All Items” shop so that all useful items for the respective champion are highlighted. Finding and quickly purchasing items will be easier than ever.
RiotScruffy on the change of the “All Items” tab
What does Riot want to achieve with this?
For the preseason 2021, the LoL developers have set important goals that they want to achieve with the changes.
These are the goals: Riot explains that every player must be able to buy their items quickly and intuitively.
Furthermore, the selection of an item should also serve as a strategic decision.
Through item combinations, exciting possibilities should be created for mastering the champions. Items should still feel very powerful.
Will you have to learn everything anew? No. Riot explains that about 34% of the shop will remain the same. 33% of the shop will be improved, and the remaining nearly 33% will then be “new.” But no worries, iconic items will be retained. You should not have to relearn everything in the shop.
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The online shooter Escape from Tarkov is set to receive a new massive map. This map will have some special features, as explained by Nikita Buyanov, Head of PR at Battlestate, during the PC Gaming Show.
What kind of map is this? The new map “Streets of Tarkov” is located in a city that is in a really miserable state. Houses and cars have been destroyed, garbage is everywhere, and everything looks abandoned.
What is special? It’s notable that the level of detail is very high, which Nikita Buyanov also revealed during the PC Gaming Show. The map is supposed to simulate a realistic and modern city, as mentioned in the discussion.
In addition to the visuals, sound is expected to play an important role. Already in the trailer, you can hear cracking and the sounds of objects in the environment.
Last but not least, the scale of the map is impressive. The “Streets of Tarkov” are said to be the largest map in the shooter so far.
When will the map be released? This is not yet known. However, it seems that it is not planned for the upcoming update 12.7, but rather for a later one.
In an earlier version of the article, it was stated that the “Streets of Tarkov” would be included in the next update. That was a mistake that we have corrected.
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What does Patch 12.7 bring? Officially, Patch 12.7 is expected to be more of a technical patch and make corresponding adjustments. The focus will be on a complete overhaul of the skills system.
Additionally, two new content updates are planned:
The map “Customs” is to be expanded by 30 to 40%.
The new boss “The Senator”, who can heal himself and his allies, is to be introduced into the game.
However, there are still no exact details about these new features and the skill update.
When will Patch 12.7 be released? There is currently no exact date for the release of Patch 12.7. Patch 12.6 with the wipe and Patch 12.5 both came out in May. The next update should therefore not be too far away.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, you have the choice of which team size to start with in the Battle Royale. Here, MeinMMO presents the best loadouts for trio teams and tells you what you should pack in your loadouts to be prepared for all situations.
What do coordinated loadouts bring in Warzone? By coordinating with your team on who takes which equipment and weapons, you can secure a significant advantage over teams that select their loadouts based on the day’s performance.
If you’re not roaming the Call of Duty: Warzone with a strong solo loadout, you should always synchronize your loadout with your teammates.
MeinMMO provides you here with a strong template for your trio team and introduces 3 loadouts that bring all important equipment and tools to counter the dangers of BR.
Warzone Trio Loadouts and Tactics – Ready for Battle in BR-3
In Warzone, you need to pay attention to several things to be successful. Campers, vehicles, privacy-infringing thermal sights, and so much more. However, many gadgets and equipment can be countered or prepared for effectively. You should best assign roles within your team:
Frontliner – Engages in CQCs (close-quarters combat) and clears unknown areas
Support – Deals with vehicles and protects the team
Sniper – Scouts the planned route and delivers headshots
With this division, everything can come at you and you’ll still have the right equipment or countermeasure ready for the enemy’s approach. Here are the roles in detail:
Trio Loadout 1 – Frontliner with AUG Setup to melt opponents
AUG Attachments
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
Barrel: 407 mm Lightweight
Stock: FORGE TAC Close Combat Stock
Underbarrel: Commando Grip
Ammunition: 5.56 NATO 60 Round Drum / 5.56 NATO 30 Round Magazine
Perks
Blue: Cold-Blooded / KRD
Red: Ghost
Yellow: Scout / Tracker
Equipment
Secondary Weapon: Loot a ranged weapon
Primary: C4
Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
Suitable Field Upgrade: Dead Silence / Trophy System
What does this loadout bring? The frontliner forms the spearhead of your team and ensures the advance. They always go first through uncertain doors, push against enemy teams, and support their teammates in close combat when they need help.
For this, powerful SMGs with a bit of range are suitable. The AUG with the 5.56 conversion kit has top DPS (damage per second) values and takes down opponents quickly and reliably at close to medium range.
To support your team at greater distances, loot a ranged weapon in Verdansk. A sniper rifle or the single shot assault rifle FAL provides you with the extra kick of flexibility. Since the AUG continues to consume SMG ammunition despite the 5.56 attachment, you can use the FAL without problems.
“Cold-Blooded” and “Ghost” belong to the strongest perks in Warzone. This allows you to counter heartbeat sensors, drones, and thermal sights. As a “Scout”, you can also see enemy equipment in buildings and, along with the heartbeat sensor, scout enemy positions. If you find “Dead Silence”, you can then attack these positions as stealthily as possible.
With the C4, you protect yourself from persistent vehicles that want to get too close to you. This explosive is excellent for destroying vehicles in Warzone. It is also very useful to preemptively remove armor from campers in rooftops and announce that things are about to get uncomfortable. On consoles, you activate a thrown C4 by quickly pressing “Reload” twice in succession.
What else could I adjust here? If the AUG with this setup is too sluggish for you, swap the 60 round drum for the smaller 5.56 magazine. This way, you’ll be quicker in your sights, have a bit more control, but only half the bullets. The MP5 matches the AUG in terms of DPS and will also advance you here.
Instead of the thermal protection “Cold-Blooded,” “KDR” is an option. This perk helps against enemy explosive attacks from launchers or the like. An invaluable aid against the commonly used RPG, which became stronger after a rework of the launchers. However, you then have a disadvantage against thermal snipers, as you shine as brightly in their sight as the new LED lighting on a main road.
Instead of “Scout,” you can also use the yellow perk “Tracker.” This way, you can see the footsteps of enemies for a while, which can be very helpful when tracking or locating opponents.
If you have your field upgrade slot free, consider adding a Trophy System. This device protects your vehicles from rockets or keeps enemy equipment off you in combat. A more detailed analysis of the Trophy System can be found here:
Trio Loadout 2 – Support with strong Grau Setup for vehicles and support
Grau 5.56 Attachments
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
Underbarrel: Commando Grip
Ammunition: 50 Round Magazine / 60 Round Magazine
Grip: XRK Void II / Stock: No Stock
Perks
Blue: Cold-Blooded
Red: Ghost
Yellow: Amped
Equipment
Secondary Weapon: PILA Launcher
Primary: Semtex / Fragmentation Grenade / C4
Tactical: Smoke
Suitable Field Upgrade: Mobile Cover / Special Ammunition
What does this loadout bring? The supporter has basically 3 tasks in the team:
Support frontliners with flanking attacks
Keep the team alive
Destroy enemy vehicles
With the Grau setup, the supporter loses some effectiveness in close combat but hits nearly everything, even at long distances. The support should operate from the second line behind the frontliner and find and exploit potential flanking positions. Semtex or fragmentation grenades support your joint advance.
Here too, “Ghost” and “Cold-Blooded” offer strong advantages, as the chance of being discovered early is lower.
To help the team survive, the support always ensures to stay much in cover and rarely gets knocked or retreats quickly. With “Amped,” you revive your teammates 25% faster. The smoke grenade helps secure comrades in contested areas or when retreating.
Additionally, the smoke grenade offers many usage possibilities. It’s a strong tool when team members already have heartbeat sensors. Another helpful tool is the mobile cover. This allows you to reach certain spots in Verdansk that you can’t access without it or jump onto a wall that might otherwise be a bit too high.
Additionally, you have the PILA launcher, so your team is equipped against vehicles. The entire team should gather rocket ammunition for the supporter. This ensures that the PILA always has plenty of ammo and a rocket should be sent after any vehicle that gets within lock-on range. Here you can find more information about the launchers in CoD MW & Warzone.
What else could I adjust here? The full power against vehicles comes with C4 in the primary equipment slot. A shot with the PILA followed by a placed C4 charge can even blow trucks into the air. A player once impressively proved how effective C4 can be against 2 trucks at once.
If the Grau 5.56 is stable enough for you, consider removing the stock instead of the Void grip. “No stock” gives you more mobility and trades it for some control. The drawbacks of the 60-round magazine are hardly felt with “No stock” and are thus also worth considering. If you play Free-to-Play and haven’t unlocked the Grau, try the laser setup for the M13. This assault rifle consumes significantly more bullets, though.
If you find special ammunition, stick it right into your Grau. The stable weapon then deals a bit more damage with only minimal handling drawbacks. The maximum 30 rounds from the package also do not come from your reserve and provide a few extra shots.
Trio Loadout 3 – Sniper with HDR Setup for strong hits against enemy teams
HDR Attachments
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
Barrel: 26.9″ HDR Pro
Laser: Tactical Laser
Sight: Thermal Dual Power Scope
Stock: FTAC Champion
Perks
Blue: Cold-Blooded
Red: Ghost / Overkill
Yellow: Eager
Equipment
Secondary Weapon: Loot a weapon with high mobility
Primary: Claymore / Proximity Mine
Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
Suitable Field Upgrade: Ammunition Box / Armor Box / Trophy System
What does this loadout bring? The sniper in the team scouts out areas, puts pressure on enemies, and delivers painful hits to enemy teams that stand in your way. Always on the way to the next rooftop, they form the team’s base but never stray too far from their colleagues.
The HDR setup is among our 3 best loadouts for snipers in Warzone and provides you with nearly perfect aim stability. With the thermal sight, you can spot enemies at great distances without “Cold-Blooded” and the strong handling of the weapon allows for precise hits.
The ninja perks “Cold-Blooded” and “Ghost” should also be included by snipers. However, if you prefer to play a bit more withdrawn and away from your team, other perks are also possible.
To avoid being completely dependent on your quick-scope skills in close combat, find yourself a quick secondary weapon in Warzone. There are some strong blueprints for SMGs or mobile assault rifles that perfectly complement your high range.
To optimally cover your team’s back, pack a heartbeat sensor and proximity mines. Frequently check the area behind you with the sensor to see if teams without “Ghost” are approaching and place mines at the entrances to your spots. If you leave your position, you can also pick up the mines again.
For field upgrades, the sniper is sort of the pack mule. If your team finds an ammo or armor box, they should give the gadgets to the sniper. Also, trophy systems or other helpful machines, like the small reconnaissance drone, fit into their inventory if they don’t have a reserve box handy.
What else could I adjust here? If you don’t want to rely on finding a mobile weapon in Warzone, take “Overkill” as your red perk. This gives you a fully equipped second weapon for the battlefield. Opt for the stable Grau 5.56 or one of the strong Warzone SMGs, like the AUG, MP5, or MP7 as a secondary weapon.
However, if you’re compactly positioned as a team, enemies can see you on their heartbeat sensors, which can be a significant disadvantage. As you approach the endgame, try to snag one of the free supply crates to organize “Ghost” for yourselves.
Trio Tactics for Strong Teamwork
What advantages does this arrangement bring? By staggered roles in 3 rows, you minimize the chance of being completely taken down as a team. Additionally, you cover a larger field of vision, as each team member has their own task:
Frontliners secure the area ahead and search for the best routes for advancement
Supporters cover the flanks of the frontliner and assist in firefights
Snipers cover the back of the team and shoot at anything that moves
Together with your coordinated equipment, you have the suitable solution ready for almost every problem. Now you just need the right match tactics. Here on MeinMMO, we have presented the strategy of the most successful Warzone player.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, Season 4 is live on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. However, it brought some issues. Just on Saturday evening, June 13th, a new update was released to resolve three ongoing problems. This is the third patch in just three days.
This is what the new update does: Yesterday evening around 5 PM our time, Infinity Ward announced that a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is being rolled out.
The patch fixes 2 problems and adjusts the balance of the new controversial events that occur during matches in Call of Duty: Warzone. We will take a look at the patch notes.
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On the map Scrapyard, which returned with Season 4 to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a glitch occurred that allowed players to spawn outside the map. This glitch has now been fixed. The spawns on Scrapyard should function normally again.
The second bug was about the Season 4 Battle Pass. Some players experienced difficulties when trying to use items they received through the pass. This problem also seems to have been resolved by Infinity Ward.
This is how the patch is received: The reaction on Twitter is quite clear: Many want the “Plunder” mode back, which Infinity Ward removed from the game on Friday evening. They want to communicate this as loudly and clearly as possible to the developers.
This was the patch sequence: The timeline for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is currently quite chaotic. Due to the “Black Lives Matter” movement, the schedule has been shifted:
In Destiny 2, the weapon exotic Trinity Ghoul emerges from the shadows and becomes the surprise hit of Season 11 thanks to the new catalyst. MeinMMO reveals where you can get the new wonder item and what the bow can do now.
This exotic weapon is now amazing: The exotic combat bow with the cumbersome name Trinity Ghoul has been in Destiny 2 for a good 2 years now. Despite its ability to fire three arrows at once and unleash lightning, the weapon never reached the Olympus of top exotics, until now.
Because in Season 11, the bow received its masterpiece catalyst. This has a lot behind the ears, and experts can’t stop their enthusiasm. MeinMMO examines what the improved lightning bow and its upgrade are all about.
This is what the bow can do as a masterpiece: The strength of Trinity Ghoul lies in the Arc lightning. This is significantly improved by the exotic masterpiece catalyst. Now your arrows will overload with Arc abilities with every shot.
Trinity Ghoul fires three lightning arrows
The effect activates with ability kills, such as Arc grenades or melee hits, but also from lightning damage from the bow itself. In plain language: Each of the three charged arrows chains Arc damage over a large area and thus charges the next load of arrows. Like the thunder god Zeus, you unleash lightning that zaps back and forth between enemies – again and again, until every enemy is annihilated.
Furthermore, these status values improve passively through the catalyst:
Charge time +30
Draw time +30
These bonuses are a blessing for the combat bow, as the weapon originally belongs to the slower representatives of its kind.
This is how you get the catalyst: To benefit from the new abilities of the catalyst, you need to find and level it first. Finding it shouldn’t be a problem: The item drops with a very high chance from almost all core activities.
Even in my first strike in Season 11, I and another teammate received the catalyst. Many Guardians also report that it dropped after their first PvP match (via reddit).
To level the catalyst, 400 kills with Trinity Ghoul are simply required. If you’re in a hurry, check out our farm spots:
Season 11 favors bows: With the start of the Season of Arrival, bows have been slightly improved in PvE. Enemies with red health bars now receive 10% extra damage.
Additionally, the seasonal artifact contains some bonuses for bows in general:
With the overload arrow tips mod, you are equipped against champions (only for legendary weapons)
The last time a bow was really popular was due to a bug. Because the Wishender happened to hit incredibly hard for a while, which the Guardians loved – accordingly, they were sad about the fix. But now the Guardians have the improved Trinity Ghoul.
Trinity Ghoul hits hard now
This is how strong the bow is in PvE: Thanks to the catalyst, the bow has been overnight elevated to one of the best primary exotics. With the lightning chaining, even groups of enemies are dealt with in no time.
Complement it with a sword in the power slot. Blade weapons are among the best options against single, powerful targets. The combination of bow and sword not only looks stylish but also hits hard.
This is how strong the bow is in PvP: In the Crucible of Season 11, Trinity Ghoul performs well. If you manage to charge an Arc kill, you have an easy game. Because to chain area damage among the Guardians, it’s enough to simply place an arrow near them.
You can shoot from the hip and fan out the three arrows – the lightning will find its way.
This is what it looks like when the thunder god is unleashed:
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Did you have Trinity Ghoul in mind as one of the top exotics, or was the powerful catalyst a complete surprise? Have you already had some rounds with the improved bow?
Paladins in WoW Classic have it easy. They can farm 200 gold an hour and do so almost completely naked – if they know what they’re doing.
In World of Warcraft Classic, there are many ways to earn gold. This is also necessary, for epic mounts or the high costs of repairs, potions, flasks, and many other small comforts like Black Lotus. But how do you farm the best? Do you need good gear for that? A paladin has now shown: No, you don’t. If you know what you’re doing, you can farm naked and earn several hundred gold per hour.
What is shown? The YouTuber tedj demonstrates in his latest video how “easy” it is to farm gold as a paladin in WoW Classic, namely in the instance Zul’Gurub. This is actually a raid for 20 players, but he goes solo and almost naked. He only wears rocket boots and trinkets.
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He pulls many of the weaker mob groups – especially crocodiles and tigers, to drag them through half the raid. On a bridge, he “fights” the enemies and manages to defeat them in the course of about 10 minutes.
How does he do it? Tedj exploits the pathfinding of mobs in World of Warcraft. Depending on whether he is on the bridge or on the railing, the enemies choose a different path to reach him. By jumping, he makes the mobs constantly change their path. He regularly places the spell Consecration (and some bombs) to deal damage until all the enemies are defeated.
Is it easy? No. The jumps on the bridge must be extremely precise and require a lot of practice. A wrong step can lead to falling off the bridge or not making the jump accurately. Then the mobs reach the character and could lead to a very quick demise. It takes a lot of practice to deliver the whole thing as flawlessly as tedj.
How much gold does he earn with it? The loot he gets from the tigers and crocodiles adds up to a value of about 200 gold coins over the course of an hour. This is a large amount for WoW Classic, which often takes several days to achieve through normal means.
Do you also have such a cool farming method that works even naked? How do you make your gold in WoW Classic?
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The Community Day with Hornliu brings a lot of Stardust in Pokémon GO. We will tell you how much dust you can easily earn.
This is the Community Day: Next Saturday, June 20th, the Community Day with Hornliu starts. During the event, you will receive three times the Stardust over the course of 6 hours.
We will show you how much Stardust is possible for you during that time and how you can easily collect a lot of dust.
Collecting Stardust on Community Day
Here are the calculations: On reddit, a trainer has made some estimates regarding playing the Community Day from home.
Therefore, the item Incense was included in the calculation, which usually attracts 90 Pokémon per hour during Community Days. If you only catch these monsters, you’ll get a lot of Stardust:
If you catch every Pokémon from the incense for 3 hours, you get 81,000 Stardust (with 6 Stardust Pieces even 121,500 Stardust)
If you catch every Pokémon from the incense for 6 hours, you get 162,000 Stardust (with 12 Stardust Pieces even 243,000 Stardust)
So you can earn nearly 250,000 Stardust without leaving your home. This calculation only takes into account the Pokémon from the incense. If you have some spawns at home, this amount will, of course, increase.
Here is how much dust you can earn while on the go: You need to differentiate where you play and how many Pokémon you can catch while on the go. However, you should be able to catch 150 Pokémon per hour if you use incense.
If you play in a place with many spawns and also use the catching trick, then catching 200 Pokémon per hour is also not a big problem:
150 Pokémon per hour over the entire 6 hours gives a total of 270,000 Stardust (with 12 Stardust Pieces that’s even 405,000 Stardust)
200 Pokémon per hour over the entire 6 hours gives a total of 360,000 Stardust (with 12 Stardust Pieces that’s even 540,000 Stardust)
What does this mean for you? On Community Day, you can easily earn over half a million Stardust. Such opportunities don’t come often in Pokémon GO, so you should definitely take advantage of them.
The Stardust Pieces are most worthwhile during such events. So save the item until Community Day and use it only then.
How to collect a lot of Stardust? The easiest way to get a lot of Stardust is to catch Pokémon. The tip sounds simple, and it is. Every Pokémon on Community Day brings at least 300 Stardust. So catch every monster that appears on your screen.
It’s best to use the catching trick for this, as it allows you to catch Pokémon significantly faster and ultimately catch more monsters.
Visit places where many Pokémon spawn and try not to play in your village where there are few. Always use incense as well, as it is particularly effective on Community Day. Simply because of this, you get 90 Pokémon per hour – whether in the countryside or in the city.
