Celebrating the university graduation in Minecraft ? This might have once been seen as a joke, but now it has become a reality – and it was quite fun.
The Corona situation has led people around the world to connect in new and different ways. In times of contact restrictions and social distancing, students also have to find new ways to manage their daily lives. And hardly anyone wants to miss out on their graduation celebration – that’s why it was celebrated in Minecraft with some funny gags.
Who did this? The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) simply held its graduation ceremony in Minecraft. This was thanks to the Electronic Gaming Society, which painstakingly recreated the entire campus. From the cafeteria to a lecture hall and the large garden with a statue, everything was accurately rebuilt. What started as a small project quickly attracted many helpers who provided feedback to each other and thus recreated the entire complex.
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Certificates from the Iron Golem: A special highlight is likely the custom skin for the Iron Golem. In Minecraft, this is actually a powerful mob that protects players and villagers from attackers like zombies. However, in this project, it had the face of the RIT president. During the graduation ceremony, it was supposed to hand out the certificates to the individually called students. Students in Japan also celebrate their graduation in Minecraft.
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How did the project go? Anyone who wants to see the final implementation can watch the recording of the live stream. Unfortunately, it was plagued by some mishaps, as the server struggled with significant lags and delays. However, the participants did not let this discourage them and carried on regardless.
What do you think of such a project? A cool idea or rather strange?
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More and more MMORPGs are being released for consoles. However, a well-known game has forgone a console version, even though MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch believes it would be perfect for it: Guild Wars 2.
What about MMORPGs and consoles? MMORPGs, as we know them today, have been around for about 25 years. Meridian 59 was released in 1996, a game that is quite comparable to modern titles. For a large part of this time, online role-playing games were primarily developed for the PC.
Big names like World of Warcraft, Lineage, Ultima Online, or Dark Age of Camelot have not been released for any other platform to this day. There are several reasons for this:
MMORPGs are designed for mouse and keyboard. This applies both to chatting with other players and to the huge number of skills.
They rely on long play times with grinding and farming. Console players, on the other hand, often value shorter and more action-packed gaming sessions.
Consoles are less suited to receive many and rapid patches, which is common in MMORPGs, especially when a major release is coming and something goes wrong.
However, a version for consoles can certainly be successful, as modern MMORPGs The Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert Online show. Both games have, even if there are no concrete numbers, likely found success on the PS4 and Xbox One.
But I believe a major MMORPG is missing on consoles. And I think it would fit well. It is Guild Wars 2.
Guild Wars 2 for consoles? Our author Alexander Leitsch thinks it’s a good idea.
A Casual Game with Many Features for Consoles
Guild Wars 2 and consoles – does it fit? Guild Wars 2 is an MMORPG that, in my opinion, has many good qualities for a console version. This starts with the game’s mentality.
Moreover, with daily tasks, short story missions, PvP matches under 15 minutes, the 5-player dungeons (fractals), and dynamic meta-events, there is plenty of action in really short time.
Tequatl is one of the bosses that regularly appear and are defeated by players in a short time.
Can it work technically? From a technical standpoint, this MMORPG has many good qualities in my opinion:
A maximum of 15 skills can be used at once. This makes the key mapping on controllers easier than in many other MMORPGs.
There is already an action mode that would be perfect for consoles and the battles there.
The game generally prohibits the use of third-party addons. Things like damage meters or other client influences do not exist, and accordingly, console users have no disadvantages.
Even a delayed release of a console version would not have as large effects as in Black Desert. There is currently no crossplay there because the subsequently released games have not yet received all the content.
In Guild Wars 2, however, no one is excluded from the existing content if they do not have access to expansions or the latest patches. Although features like the mounts or the latest maps are missing. The old content from the base game can already be played today without the new content without any problems. A big plus.
The Sky Scale, the currently latest mount from 2019.
A console release would have benefited GW2, but now it is too late
Why should the console version have been released? In my opinion, Guild Wars 2 has always struggled with a significant problem: it flew under the radar of many players, even though it had several unique features and advantages, such as loot for all fighters, shared resources, or dynamic scaling of the maps. Some of this has now made its way into other MMORPGs.
A small hype on consoles could have benefited Guild Wars 2, especially in terms of player numbers. With appropriate crossplay, PC users could have gained many new players.
A console version would certainly have helped with media attention, especially in the early years of the game. From 2012 to 2014, there were almost no MMORPGs for consoles.
However, a console version is currently unlikely. This is not changed by the fact that ArenaNet is currently looking for a developer for a console game. Because this is not Guild Wars 2 for consoles, but an action RPG in Unreal Engine 4. GW2, on the other hand, still relies on an improved version of the Guild Wars 1 engine.
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The M13 assault rifle is one of the most stable weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone. Here on MeinMMO, we present an extremely stable laser setup for the assault rifle and compare the M13 with the competition.
Update January 03, 2022:We have checked the setup option in the article and can still recommend the attachment combination.
The setup is recommended by the well-known CoD YouTuber Drift0r, who, besides tips & tricks and news videos, publishes in-depth analyses for the weapons of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone. Here is his video about the setup:
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The M13 may not deal the highest damage, but due to its minimal recoil, it performs strongly even without attachments. With a bit of fine-tuning and attachments for better aiming, you get a very stable and precise rifle here. Optimal for the often large engagement distances in Warzone.
Attachments M13 Laser Setup
Silencer: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Tempus Marksman
Scope: VLK 3.0x Scope
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Ammunition: 50-Round Magazine
What do the attachments bring? With a silencer and barrel, you increase your range and deal full damage at distances of up to 50 meters. Suppressors are also quite helpful and you are harder to detect.
The larger scope helps with aiming at even greater distances. The 3x VLK scope offers a good compromise between zoom functionality and mobility, and the 50-round clip gives you enough bullets to send multiple soldiers to the Gulag in succession.
The large barrel and the “Commando Foregrip” ensure superb stability. As a result, you get a stable assault rifle that remains relatively quick to handle and allows for accurate shots over long distances.
What are the weaknesses of the setup? “Drift0r” also clarifies that the weapon often falls short against other rifles in close combat. You may hit all shots in your magazine at long distances, but if the opponent gets the same result with a 5.56 AUG at a distance of 10 meters, you will go down first.
Therefore, the YouTuber recommends carrying an M13 loadout with a strong SMG as a secondary weapon. For example, the AUG with the small 25-round magazine of the 5.56 caliber. The AUG with the conversion kit (which allows you to change the ammunition type) is considered the strongest weapon in Warzone.
Pros and Cons of the M13
Pro
Most stable automatic weapon in the game
High headshot modifier
Highest rate of fire
Commonly found in Warzone, making it easy to level up
Contra
Low damage
Burns ammunition
More info on the M13 and comparison with the competition
What type of weapon is the M13? Here, we have a lightweight assault rifle with 5.56 caliber, modeled after the German “SIG MCX” made by the firearms manufacturer “SIG SAUER” based in Schleswig-Holstein.
The “SIG MCX” platform is considered extremely versatile, and in Call of Duty: Warzone, you can create anything from MP-like run & gun rifles to long-range weapons from the M13.
However, the assault rifle deals relatively low damage and has even the lowest damage per bullet among automatic weapons in the game (only the 9mm rounds of the M4A1 deal slightly less damage – here for the analysis).
M13 or M4A1?
The M4 is the all-round rifle and receives plenty of attention in regular multiplayer and Warzone. If you choose the M4A1, you can hardly go wrong. For solo mode, there is even a particularly strong build.
However, the M13 is slightly more stable. While the M4 also offers very stable setups, you have to correct much more than with the M13.
Both weapons can be found frequently as loot in Warzone and are therefore easy to level up without starting the plunder mode. If you want reliable hits, go for the M13, or if you prefer higher damage – M4A1.
These two weapons are truly similar, but they solve their problems quite differently. While the M13 brings a high rate of fire and stability, the Grau shoots more slowly and hence is generally better controlled than most other 5.56 assault rifles.
However, the stable assault rifle is not available to every player. The weapon is unlocked through a assault rifle challenge, as it was introduced in the Season 2 Battle Pass.
If you have both weapons, the decision here is much harder than with other competitors. The TTK is almost identical to the M13 and the handling is very good as well. However, due to the low fire rate, the Grau consumes less ammunition, which makes it slightly better than the M13, which you can level up easily in Warzone.
Balls per kill – 3 plates
Grau 5.56: 9
M13: 11
Rate of fire – rounds per minute
Grau 5.56: 750
M13: 923
Calculated TTK – 3 plates
Grau 5.56: 720 ms
M13: 715 ms
The mobile M13 assault rifle is a reliable companion in Call of Duty: Warzone. The precise shots give you a certain confidence during firefights, which can be a pleasant feeling.
As the weapon is found everywhere in Verdansk, you may have already unlocked some weapon levels and attachments. Try out the “Laser”; it could be worth it. The right tactics can be found in the strategy guide of the most successful Warzone player.
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Of course, the Icons have not become completely cheap. They still have strong stats and can link with all players. However, many have dropped in price and have become more affordable. If you’re looking for strong Icons at a good price, you’ll find these five legends appealing.
Raúl
Why Raúl is worth it: With Raúl, you get a legendary Spanish striker who has enchanted not only Real Madrid but also the Bundesliga. During his time at Schalke, he was a real attraction for the Royal Blues – and could also be for your team.
Raúl’s four Icon cards all play in the center forward position, so there are no different positions to consider here. All four versions provide solid stats across all offensive areas, especially his balance stat in the dribbling category stands out positively. His cards have all dropped significantly in price.
The Base Icon version is available for under 100,000 coins
Mid-Raúl is around 225,000
Prime-Raúl dropped from over a million to about 500,000 coins
Moments-Raúl costs over a million, but has also been more than double that in recent months.
Kluivert
Why Kluivert is worth it: Patrick Kluivert provides a dangerous weapon, especially in the finishing department. He has high reaction time, great shot stats, and is also dangerous in the air. He’s not the fastest sprinter, but if fed by passes in front of the goal, Kluivert can deliver a lot.
So if you’re looking for a typical goal scorer, Kluivert could be a great fit. His price is certainly hard to beat: Even his Prime version is under 200,000 coins. Prices overview:
Base Kluivert is currently around 88,000 coins
Mid Kluivert costs just under 100,000 coins
Prime Kluivert is only 170,000, which was double in April.
Moments Kluivert costs about half a million and is also only half the April price.
Nedved
Why Nedved is worth it: Nedved is a pretty strong winger who is quite unpredictable with four-star skills and five stars on his weak foot. In terms of dribbling, he’s a good choice and can provide your strikers with great assists. If you pull him centrally during the game, he can serve as a playmaker effectively to counter possible speed disadvantages.
However, the case is somewhat different with Prime Icon Moments Nedved. He plays in the central attacking midfield position anyway. However, he also costs quite a bit more. And unfortunately, the prices for Nedved have not yet dropped as much as for Kluivert:
Base Nedved currently costs about 180,000 coins
Mid Nedved is at 259,000 coins
Prime Nedved costs you 315,000 coins.
Moments Nedved is over a million.
However, it’s worth noting: Since April, prices have halved in some cases – and even back then, Nedved was worth his price.
Okocha
Why Okocha is worth it: Jay-Jay Okocha may not be on the radar for some players; he has been one of the cheaper Icons in the game for a long time. His Base card has an overall rating of 85, the Mid Icon card is 87, and the Prime version has a 90. Especially for a winger, Okocha might not have enough sprint speed. However, in the center, he is extremely dangerous.
Okocha is a fantastic dribbler, with five-star skills and all essential dribbling stats at a high level. With him, you can easily leave a few opponents behind. His shots are also formidable, and his free kicks are a weapon.
His cards are relatively cheap compared to other Icons, especially after the price drop in recent weeks:
Base-Okocha is around 113,000 coins
Mid-Okocha even costs only 85,000 coins, but has also been featured in Icon Swaps
Prime-Okocha costs about 214,000 coins
Moments-Okocha is around 500,000 coins
Baresi
Why Baresi is worth it: If you’re looking for a strong Icon for center-back, Baresi is a good choice. Many players often look for large center-backs to defend headers during corners, and at 1.76 meters, Baresi isn’t the tallest. However, headers are not as effective in FIFA 20 as in other FIFA titles – so there isn’t a major disadvantage.
Instead, Baresi shines with strong defensive stats and was once a pretty expensive Icon card. However, his price has dropped significantly and could become an option for more players – even if it doesn’t turn out to be completely cheap:
Base-Baresi is priced at 209,000 coins
Mid-Baresi currently costs 229,000 coins, which isn’t much more than the Base card
Prime-Baresi costs you 304,000 coins
And the Moments card costs 447,000 coins
In addition to these Icons, many other cards are also experiencing a sharp price drop. The TOTSSF Event brings many strong cards and SBCs that influence the market. Eder Militao has just received such an SBC and could be worth it for your team.
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A Chinese developer is offering a mobile game on Android and iOS that looks remarkably similar to the popular shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. This now has legal consequences for the operators of the stores, Apple and Google, as Ubisoft is suing.
Why is Ubisoft suing Google and Apple? In April 2020, the mobile game Area F2 appeared in the Google Play Store (Android) and the Apple App Store (iOS). It strongly resembles a copy of one of the most popular shooters in the world, Rainbow Six: Siege.
As the news site Bloomberg reports, Rainbow publisher Ubisoft has reached out to Apple and Google requesting that the game be removed from the stores, as it constitutes copyright infringement.
The agents of Area F2 (shown here from the official website) look almost identical to the operators from Rainbow Six: Siege.
Neither Google nor Apple have complied with this request – as of May 17, Area F2 is still available in both stores. Therefore, Ubisoft is now taking legal action against the two providers.
Why not sue the game itself? Area F2 comes from China and is published by Ejoy, a subsidiary of the Chinese online retailer Alibaba. A copyright lawsuit in the Middle Kingdom is generally considered rather difficult to pursue.
Ubisoft is now apparently trying to at least curb the distribution of Area F2 by having it removed from the official stores, as reported by the US site Kotaku.
Area F2 – Brazen Rainbow Six Clone?
This is what the game looks like: Those who know Rainbow Six: Siege will immediately see the similarities between the two games. The selection of characters is nearly identical, albeit with different names:
all operators in Area F2 have the same abilities as their counterparts from Rainbow Six
defenders fortify walls in the game, attackers gather intel with drones
the character selection has the same menu as Rainbow Six
even the victory screen looks identical
YouTubers are already referring to Area F2 as “Rainbow Six: Siege on mobile”
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Ubisoft described Area F2 as “almost traced”, and stated that “it cannot be seriously argued” that it is a copy.
Area F2 is actually quite well received by players. Alone in the Google Play Store, the game has over 5,000,000 installations and has a rating of 4/5 stars. Players praise the similarity to Siege and state that this is what makes the game so good.
Why is the game being copied? Rainbow Six is one of Ubisoft’s most important franchises, and Siege is one of its most successful games. In the quarterly figures from February 2020, it was mentioned that there are 55 million registered players, Ubisoft is raving about Rainbow Six: Siege.
It happens more frequently that Chinese companies use well-known and popular games to bring a copied version to the mobile market. Just in August 2019, the mobile game Glorious Saga copied the MMORPG World of Warcraft. It was promptly sued by Blizzard and had to shut down.
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On Pokémon GO, today Sunday, May 17, the Smoke Day featuring Kanivanha is taking place. We show you the schedule, the bonuses, and the best ways to take advantage of the event.
What is a Smoke Day? This event is being held for the second time in May and puts the item “Smoke” in the spotlight. You can catch special Pokémon from the smoke for 6 hours.
This time, Kanivanha is the star. You will encounter this Pokémon and other Dark and Water-type monsters.
Smoke Day with Kanivanha – Start Time and Bonuses
What: The Smoke Day in Pokémon GO with Kanivanha in May 2020 When: On Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Kanivanha Bonus: Each hour the smoke attracts Pokémon of different types Bonus: 3x Smoke can be purchased for one PokéCoin
What you should know about the times: Every hour, the type of Pokémon that spawns will change. If you need Dark-type Pokémon, you should only check in every 2 hours. Water Pokémon will be interesting during the other hours.
The Smoke Day was announced along with the limited research on Snubbull.
How to Take Advantage of Smoke Day
This is the schedule: To know exactly which Pokémon spawn when, we show you the schedule:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Water Pokémon
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Water Pokémon
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Water Pokémon
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
Which Water Pokémon are there? Announced are Seepper, Schallquap, and Mamolida. Seepper is particularly interesting because it can be shiny.
Other possible spawns include Krabby, Schiggy, Quapsel, Tentacha, Karpador, Lampi, and Schmerbe.
Which Dark-type Pokémon are there? Announced Pokémon are Kramurx, Zobiris, and Zurrokex. Zurrokex is exciting because it has only been available as a reward from the PvP League. Here you will have the chance to obtain it for the first time outside of the event.
Additionally, Pokémon like Fiffyen or Alolan Rattata could spawn. However, the list of Dark-type Pokémon is significantly shorter than that of Water Pokémon.
Will there be shiny Kanivanha? The shiny is already in the game and you will be able to catch it during the event. In the Smoke Day with Wiesor, Wiesor was encountered more frequently as shiny. So it is quite likely that this will also be the case for Kanivanha.
Which hours are more worthwhile? In terms of rarity, you should aim to catch at least one Zurrokex. Some may still lack its evolution, so you should also consider using Sananabeeren here.
Otherwise, you should weigh which type you need more shinies from and focus especially on those hours.
Zurrokex will appear for the first time outside of the PvP League
Should you go out during the event? You will not get more event spawns this way. The smoke attracts a Pokémon every minute anyway, and you can almost continuously catch them. If you move, you will not attract more monsters.
Currently, however, the Hoenn Event is running. You can combine it with the Smoke Day and catch Pokémon from the smoke, such as Kanivanha and Hoenn spawns like Eneco.
Prepare properly: If you want to catch for all 6 hours, you should have enough balls. We recommend a minimum of 400 balls, as otherwise, you will quickly have nothing left to catch Pokémon.
In Destiny 2 there are plenty of cool weapons, and some of them are even alive. MeinMMO presents here 6 of these sentient or conscious Exotics.
What is this about? The exotic weapons are one of the hallmarks of Destiny with their unique characteristics. The Guardians love their special guns. The story expert My Name is Byf has examined a few of these firearms more closely and identified 6 Exotics that have their own consciousness or are somehow alive.
In this list, you will find two types of emotional weapons. Either a highly developed AI or a mysterious god gives these guns that special touch. We will briefly introduce you to each weapon and show you the story behind their consciousness.
These 4 weapon Exotics have sentient AIs
Many centuries ago, a Golden Age ruled in Destiny. From this long-gone time, some powerful artificial intelligences (AIs) still exist. The most famous among them is the dubious Warmind Rasputin, with whom players currently must ally in Season 10. But alongside these machine deities, we also carry one or another AI as a weapon.
Relentless – the learning killing machine
This weapon is about: The exotic fusion rifle Relentless was a true killer in the early days of Destiny 2. The reason is two characteristics that make the Exotic increasingly lethal during combat:
Movement Conservation – Upon non-lethal hits, the weapon reloads faster until the player gets a kill.
Impetus – Reloading immediately after a kill increases damage for a short time.
Here’s the situation with the AI: Relentless was created as a weapon designed to learn from its mistakes. This also explains its exotic perks. If a kill is not achieved, the fusion rifle recognizes that its lethal task has not been fulfilled and attempts to achieve its target more effectively.
The AI is supposed to kill everything on the battlefield – and do it as well as possible. If enemies remain alive after the initial executions, damage will again increase after necessary reloading to handle further threats – a cruel, never-ending, and learning machine.
“If the weapon is supposed to destroy, what happens when you make it aware of its target? What would happen if it reacted to every failure by adjusting its parameters and functions to achieve its purpose with full ambition?”
Lore text of Relentless
MIDA Multi-Tool & MIDA Mini-Tool – The Swiss Army Knives
This weapon is about: The MIDA Multi-Tool has been regarded as a real all-rounder since Destiny 1. In Destiny 2, the MIDA Mini-Tool is added as a sidearm, and together the list of useful features is quite long:
Both weapons provide you with speed boosts
The radar remains active even while aiming
Large caliber rounds push enemies back
The Multi-Tool also has aim assist at 100 / 100 and handling or reload speed stats over 80 / 100.
The MIDA Multi-Tool
The legendary submachine gun MIDA Mini-Tool
The two MIDA tools seem to sense the needs of the user
Among the attributes felt in the game, the weapon descriptions promote numerous other applications. These even include some rather curious weapon functions: flashlights, water purifiers, interplanetary positioning systems, as well as rescue buoyancy devices or excavation tools are integrated.
Here’s the situation with the AI: The origin of the AIs can no longer be traced back, but during conflicts on Mars, the MIDA weapons have protected their users and kept them alive through their diverse applications and functions without direct command.
An example from the lore entries shows how a dying fighter could turn ice into drinking water using thermal and cleaning rounds. The weapon guides its bearer out of danger zones, prompting the fighter to wonder if the weapon can read their thoughts.
Even this AI marvel could not save me […] I wonder if the weapon heard me when I expressed the thought of finding a better camp. Why did it bring me here?
Lore text of MIDA Mini-Tool
D.A.R.C.I. – Well-connected weapon seeks partner for life
This weapon is about: The exotic sniper rifle D.A.R.C.I. is the best weapon for reconnaissance in Destiny 2. This is made possible by the following perks:
Personal Assistant – Locks onto an opponent to see their health and other important info in the scope.
Target Acquisition – When “Personal Assistant” is active, target acquisition is improved and the weapon inflicts greater precision damage.
The ornament “Cyber-Intellect” of D.A.R.C.I. focuses on the AI
Here’s the situation with the AI: The sniper longs for a worthy bearer, a “partner” on the battlefield. Through its consciousness, the AI analyzes enemy weaknesses – this explains the exotic perks.
Intelligent weapons like D.A.R.C.I. have even formed a society. This network of thinking firearms analyzes their bearers just like enemies and shares insights about our Guardian behavior. According to lore text, they register whether the bearer prematurely leaves a PVP match or lets other Guardians do the work in a strike.
Where the name D.A.R.C.I. comes from, the weapon explains itself:
Thank you for using the device for data analysis, reconnaissance, and cooperative intelligence (in English: Data Analysis, Reconnaissance and Cooperative Intelligence device). Feel free to call me Darci. […] Guardians, we know everything. We know everything very well.
Lore text of D.A.R.C.I.
On the next page, we continue with a real classic of AI weapons and gods in weapon form.
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For The Elder Scrolls Online the new chapter addon Greymoor is coming soon. But until then, you can optimally prepare for the new content with our tips.
The essence of preparation is: Since there is no new class in Greymoor – unlike Elsweyr last year – you do not need to start a new character. Instead, you can continue playing your existing hero with a clear conscience and travel directly with them to Skyrim. Therefore, our preparation tips from MeinMMO also focus on maximizing an existing hero.
But I want to play a new hero! If you still want to start over with a new hero, our tips and advice for preparing for Elsweyr are still valid for this endeavor. Make sure to stock up on plenty of boosters, and you’ll quickly get out of the tedious leveling phase.
Gather skill points and make room for the new skills
Here’s why this is sensible: Instead of a new class, Greymoor offers you the opportunity to embark on a career as a treasure hunter. Within the framework of the new antiquities system, there is a whole mini-game dedicated to treasure hunting in the game world (not just Skyrim).
You can never collect enough skyshards.
Whenever ESO introduces such new “professions” in the game, there are a number of skills associated with it. You can improve your chances of success and your yield from antiquity hunting with those skills. And these skills, in turn, require skill points. Therefore, if possible, you should already search for missing skyshards and complete main quests.
This way, you can quickly gain additional points. As a last resort, you can save money and do a respec before the start of Greymoor to get the necessary points. There will be more skyshards in Greymoor, in case the existing points are not sufficient.
Watch out for nerfs and buffs to your gear
Here’s why this is sensible: A look at the patch notes for Update 26 (which also applies to all players, not just Greymoor buyers) reveals that there will be some changes to the gear sets. Various sets will receive nerfs, while others will receive buffs. Some prominent sets and their changes are:
Shadowrend has been reworked and now deals less damage, as it was too powerful and is meant to be a defensive set.
Stonewarden has also been remodeled as it did not fit the standard of resource management sets. It now has lower stats but performs better when outnumbered.
Thurvokun has been nerfed; it was too effective and too strong, especially the cooldown has been increased here.
Skeleton Scales have been restructured and are no longer useful only for PvP.
The mask sets Machine Guardian and Bloodlust have been nerfed, as according to the developers, they come from a completely different era of the game and do not fit with other sets.
Be careful, your sets might change significantly soon!
Since there are quite a few changes to the sets, we cannot list them all here for space reasons. Therefore, check the developer’s patch notes to see if your preferred set is among the winners or losers of the update.
If you see a beloved set on the nerf list, you should start looking for an alternative now.
Here’s why this is sensible: Vampires are an important part of the storyline in Greymoor and according to the developers, it is not contradictory if you are a bloodsucker yourself. The vampires in Greymoor belong to various factions and families, some of which are mortal enemies. Therefore, you can comfortably play through the Greymoor storyline as a vampire.
Additionally, vampires have been fundamentally reworked for Greymoor. The “vampiric feeling” has been improved. You can no longer perform vampire actions in public without the justice system putting a bounty on you and getting you in trouble with the guards.
Being a vampire makes ESO particularly enticing right now.
You will also become stronger when you drink blood. Previously, it was the other way around, and hungry vampires were the strongest. This has upset some fans, but was defended by the developers.
Moreover, the developers have revised the vampire skills to make them overall more playable. So if there’s a good reason to play as a vampire, it’s now. Here’s how to become a vampire.
Here’s why this is sensible: ESO heavily relies on its lore, which is the backstory of the game world. Since Skyrim and its history have already been richly featured in the Elder Scrolls series, there is a lot of background for you to explore now.
Make sure to explore the existing regions of the north in ESO. You can find out which Skyrim areas already exist in our MeinMMO article. This way, you can get a picture of Skyrim and the current events, including the rivalry between the Skalden King Jorunn and the actual High King of Skyrim, which you will encounter in Greymoor for the first time.
Play the Harrowstorm dungeons. In the Ice Cap, you will reunite with Lyris for the first time since the base game and find out what the witches are up to. In the second dungeon, the unholy grave, the new vampires from the Greymoor story make their first appearance and give a taste of the upcoming content.
Play the prologue quest. The ultimate preparation for the story of Greymoor is in the free prologue quest. You can conveniently start it from the Crown Store. During this quest, you will even take a short detour into the depths of the Blackreach. The story of Greymoor picks up directly after this prologue.
Do you want to prepare even more for Greymoor? Then order our new special issue on the new ESO-Skyrim addon Greymoor. The magazine is full of helpful information, guides, tips, and tricks for the new chapter.
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As a Death Knight, Rextroy is currently making waves in WoW. A new “one-hit combo” takes down enemies in a heartbeat.
The Paladin Rextroy has long made a name for himself in the community of World of Warcraft , after all, he slaughters numerous raid bosses solo with insane combos. Now, however, he is also slaughtering players by the dozen, as he has found a new “one-shot combo” that turns all players into mincemeat within moments. However, he is not using his Paladin for this, but a Death Knight.
What does Rextroy do? Rextroy plays an Unholy Death Knight and gathers a bunch of zombies around him. He uses the spell Reanimation, a PvP talent of the Unholy Death Knight. This summons a zombie with low health for 20 seconds, which slowly shuffles towards a target. If it reaches the target, it deals damage equal to 10% of its maximum health to it and all other nearby enemies.
Since Rextroy brings a whole dozen of these zombies, the enemies simply burst without being able to put up much of a fight. From 100 to 0 in just a few moments.
This video shows what it looks like in action:
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How does the combo work? For the combo, Rextroy had to get quite creative and especially stack a lot of speed. A value of 100% is best to halve the global cooldown. This is achieved through Drumming (essentially Battle Rage) and using the essence “Memory of the Dreamer” to have enough runes available.
Then he targets “Gentlely Pressed Toad” and summons the zombies. Before the zombies reach the toad, he kills the toad, so the zombies obediently wait for a new target. Once he has accumulated 14-15 zombies like this, he has just a few seconds to mount up and find an unsuspecting enemy.
Now he just has to land on the enemy and attack him so that his zombies can do the rest.
Blowing everything up with an army of ghouls? Rextroy shows how.
Is this intended by Blizzard? It’s not entirely clear. Rextroy has to combine a lot of mechanics to make it work. If the enemies were more alert, they could kill the zombies and thus avoid the devastating damage. After all, each zombie has only a measly 5 hit points.
Do you think it’s cool that such a combo exists? Or do you think it shouldn’t be possible at all?
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A new patch is going live in Hearthstone bringing many changes. Especially the currently strongest card in the game is finally being adjusted.
Since its introduction, the Demon Hunter has been very powerful in Hearthstone. It has dominated all games, and the first decks achieved win rates far beyond 60%. The first nerf brought some improvement, but Illidan is still significantly more powerful than its other card colleagues. This led to 10 times more legends than before and garnered much ridicule for the Demon Hunter.
Blizzard has now announced a second balance patch. This time, several cards will be affected again, including the currently strongest card in the game. The Priestess of Wrath will lose some health points, but other cards will also be adjusted.
Here are the nerfs to the classes
Overall, 5 classes will have to deal with changes aimed at slightly reducing their power. The reddit user imicekczech has graphically prepared the changes.
Demon Hunter Nerfs: The Priestess of Wrath of the Demon Hunter is being weakened. Her health points will drop from 7 to 5. As a result, she is much more vulnerable to damage spells (like Fireball) and can be removed from the game more easily.
The Priestess of Wrath.
The second change affects the Courier of the Purple Seal. It will lose one attack point and will thus become a 1/1 minion.
The Courier of the Purple Seal.
Warrior Nerfs: Warriors are also getting two adjustments. The Boiling Bloodluster will lose one point of attack power. It will now only be a 5/8 minion.
The Boiling Bloodluster.
The Blood Oath Mercenary is the second adjustment. It will lose both 1 health and 1 attack, making it only a 2/2 minion from now on.
The Blood Oath Mercenary.
Rogue Nerfs: Rogues had primarily two problem cards, for which there were few answers. Therefore, adjustments have now been made.
The Shadow Jeweler Hanar will lose one health point and should thus be much easier to defeat before the Rogue can build a huge number of secrets.
The Shadow Jeweler Hanar.
The Brawler will have its Battlecry changed. Instead of returning a minion to the opponent’s hand and increasing its cost by 2 mana, the cost will now only increase by 1.
The Brawler.
Warlock Nerfs: The Warlock’s Captured Junk Gnome will be slightly weakened. It will no longer increase the stats of all minions in hand by +2/+2, but only by +2/+1.
The Captured Junk Gnome.
Hunter Nerfs: Hunters tormented their enemies with wild animals they had previously heavily buffed. This will be changed. The Natural Improvisation will now only increase the stats of the drawn wild animal by +2/+2 and no longer by +3/+3.
The Natural Improvisation.
Here are the buffs to the classes
Two classes are receiving some adjustments and thus improvements. This affects the Shaman and the Paladin.
Buffs for the Shaman: Shamans have recently been too weak. Blizzard is improving 3 cards here that will have a significantly greater impact in battles.
The Horror from the Depths will receive a boost in health points. It will now be a 6/5 minion instead of a 6/3 minion.
The Horror from the Depths.
The Broken Wrecker will also become stronger. It will gain 1 more attack, so it will now have impressive stats of 5/6.
The Broken Wrecker.
The spell Lightning will become cheaper. Its base cost will decrease from 5 mana to 4 mana. This means Lightning will only cost 1 mana if a spell was cast in the previous turn.
The spell Lightning.
Buffs for the Paladin: A small buff is also available for the Paladin. The Aldor Assistant will lose one point of attack, but its mana cost will also be reduced by 1, which in total represents a buff as its Battlecry can have an effect on the game earlier.
The Aldor Assistant.
When is the patch coming? The update is expected to be released early next week, on May 18. Until then, Demon Hunters can still enjoy their dominance – because it will soon come to an end.
What do you think of the changes to the Demon Hunter and the other classes? Good adjustments or hasty nerfs that nobody needs?
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The survival MMO Fallout 76 offers some methods to quickly gain experience points. For most, you need to do a lot or be well equipped. Our MeinMMO author Sascha Asendorf tells you how he leveled his character easily and quickly.
With the Wastelanders update, Fallout 76 pulled me back into the wasteland, and I like it. My return after over a year of cryosleep went very well, and my character wanted to be leveled up.
This was my situation: With my almost level 30 character, I wanted to reach level 50 as quickly as possible to obtain all weapons and gear at maximum level. Because even though there is no level cap, gear does not surpass level 50.
In this process, I found a quick and very simple method to get over 12,000 experience points per hour. This method is also suitable for new players starting at level 10 or 15. However, even players with level 500+ can comfortably farm Stimpaks, bottle caps, grenades, and clean water using this method.
This is how you level up fastest to level 50+
This is the method: It is simply a repeatable task from the Scouts. The quest is called “Tadpole Run Test,” for which you just need to complete a parkour course within the given time. To start the quest, you need to join the Scouts first.
This is how you join the Scouts: To join the Scouts, you just need to talk to Scout Leader Jaggy. The Mr. Handy robot is waiting for you northeast of the Scout Pioneer Camp.
The Scout Pioneer Camp is located in the northern part of the map
Talk to Scout Leader Jaggy and he will give you the rank of Tadpole
This is how to get to the Tadpole Run Test: The parkour start is located further east at the Sunnytop Ski Resort of Appalachia.
Once there, it’s best to sneak around the mutant camp. If you fast-travel there, go left around and orient yourself at the camp’s border.
The parkour start can be found directly north at the mutant camp. It’s best to sneak around once.
You can hardly miss the start. You will find a small sign that says “Pioneer Scouts Athletics Course” written in chalk. A yellow flag further marks the spot.
This is what you need to do now: Once you’ve found the right spot, you’ll notice the intercom next to the sign and the flag. Press the button and the quest begins.
Hard to miss: The parkour start
This is the parkour: The run test is very simple. You just need to run down a mountain path, pass checkpoints, and survive the traps. You need to avoid grenades, mines, bear traps, or flamethrowers. But only the first time. All subsequent runs pose no danger as the traps will only trigger once or can be destroyed.
The path is easily recognizable and the checkpoints are marked.
This is what you need to pay attention to: If your level is not very high yet, you should sneak at the start and at the finish to avoid attracting the mutants on site. They can become a problem otherwise.
This is the reward: For each completed round, there is more or less the same reward:
418 experience points without buffs
50 bottle caps
1-5 x clean water
1-3 x Stimpaks
Various grenades or mines
1-3 x RadAway
The quantities of items can vary. The time you take for a full run, from the start to the finish and back, is approximately 2.5 minutes.
The additional rewards can also come in handy.
This makes it faster: If you set up your camp at the Sunnytop Ski Resort near the parkour start, you can fast-travel back up from the finish for free. This saves time if you have Fallout 76 installed on an SSD.
I completed the entire quest, from pressing the button, listening to the quest explanation, starting the run test, passing the finish, and returning to the start button, in less than 2 minutes. If I do this for an hour, I end up with the following results:
About 12,600 experience points
About 1500 bottle caps
On average 90 x clean water
On average 50 x Stimpaks
On average 60 x RadAways
Many grenades and mines
Since the items in large quantities weigh a lot, I sell most of the things to the vendor and earn an additional 1,000 bottle caps or more.
In 2014, Guild Wars 2 launched with its own servers and some adjustments in China. However, it could not gain a foothold there. This is supposed to change in 2020, also due to the collaboration with the huge corporation Tencent. But many Western players are not thrilled about it.
What happened? WeGame, a large gaming platform of the company Tencent in China, has announced that the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 will now be distributed there. From May 15 to 21, stress tests will take place (via Kongzhong).
WeGame has over 300 million registered and about 80 million monthly active game accounts (via Altchar). This puts the platform roughly on par with Steam, which had 90 million active users worldwide during the Corona crisis.
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How is GW2 doing in China? So far, Guild Wars 2 has not been doing well in China. The MMORPG is currently distributed in its own client by Kongzhong, a company that also deals with games like World of Tanks.
According to various statements on reddit, there is little going on on the servers, and especially no one is interested in PvP. Due to the monetization system, where you can buy endgame gear and legendary weapons immediately and very cheaply, there is a lack of motivation and long-term goals (via reddit).
The new deal with Tencent could benefit the American developer ArenaNet, which would be good for the entire MMORPG. But instead of being happy about it, many Western players view it critically. The reason for this is the upcoming third expansion, which is supposed to take place on the continent of Cantha.
Players fear for the Asian setting in GW2
Where do players see a problem? Games that are released in China are often adjusted for local conditions. For example, PUBG received an adjusted version, which had less violence and paid tribute to the Chinese Air Force.
There were also adjustments for Guild Wars 2 at the release in China in 2014, but these mainly referred to visual adjustments for creatures and especially bones.
Moreover, stories have been circulating for years about a damaged district at the launch in the capital Divinity’s Reach, which was supposedly only destroyed because it was previously Asian in structure and that this content should be removed. In the meantime, the Crown Pavilion is located there.
So far, there is only this teaser image for the third expansion of Guild Wars 2. But an Asian setting is clearly recognizable in it.
Now, however, the third expansion is supposed to come and lead to Cantha, a continent that is heavily Asian influenced and also ruled by an iron emperor lineage. And whether this will be well received in China is currently doubted by some:
A reddit user writes DancingUltraJew: “The Chinese will freak out if the Cantha expansion looks even remotely Chinese and is not portrayed as universally superior. Entire game expansions were produced just to please China.”
Also, Tulki shares his concerns on reddit: “Cantha’s story is so incredibly relevant to current events that I can’t imagine it being released there without some sort of attention being drawn. It was the site of a plague and had an ethnic cleansing against non-humans at the end of GW1 […]. I expect the story to distance itself from these things or pretend they didn’t happen, for fear of being cut.”
The user rodrigorichter hopes that there are no adjustments: “I only agree if they don’t make changes to the game that satisfy Chinese censorship”
Is the expansion only coming because of China? Some users on reddit speculate, however, that the deal with Tencent might be a reason why a new expansion is even being developed. A user writes znoodie:
“This [the deal] is probably the reason we even have an upcoming expansion. Where else would they have all that extra money from?”
However, how exactly ArenaNet benefits from the deal is not known.
Guild Wars 2 becomes really active in 2020 – Is the new CEO the reason?
The new head is now said to be named John Taylor, but he has not yet made a big appearance. However, it looks like he has at least a rough plan for Guild Wars 2.
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The Horrific Visions in WoW can be quite challenging. We provide you with many tips and tricks regarding loot, secrets, potions, and many more details.
The major feature of Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth in World of Warcraft are the Horrific Visions of Orgrimmar and Stormwind. However, access to these visions is severely limited, which can be frustrating for some players who can achieve little in them. There are a whole set of tips and tricks to make the runs easier.
Because basically, the rule is: Those who start the Horrific Visions with a plan and careful consideration will progress further.
Update: The article was updated on 18.05.2020 and now also includes information about the decision of whether to complete the visions in groups or solo.
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Horrific Visions – What are they and how to unlock them?
What are Horrific Visions? There are two Horrific Visions. One from Stormwind and one from Orgrimmar. Thematically, they represent the future of these cities as N’Zoth envisions it. As a player, you must prevent these visions from becoming reality and overcome the various challenges within the visions. The primary objective, defeating Alleria or Thrall, is quite simple. However, the visions lure with numerous side quests and multiple “hard modes” that make the experience more exciting.
How to unlock the Horrific Visions? To be able to play the Horrific Visions, you must nearly complete the campaign surrounding the Black Empire. The quest chain takes you through Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, along with some scenarios. In the end, you receive the legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas from Wrathion and must then play your first Horrific Vision.
If you want to visit more Horrific Visions, you need a “Vessel of Horrific Visions” for each entry. You can obtain this from the assaults of N’Zoth (Uldum or Vale of Eternal Blossoms) or purchase it directly from Wrathion in the Heart Chamber for 10,000 Manifested Visions. The Manifested Visions are a new currency you earn from daily quests and the assaults of N’Zoth. If you want to visit many visions, you should complete the quests regularly.
Why should you do the visions? The primary benefit of the visions is upgrading the legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas. Only in the Horrific Visions can you find the necessary items to make the cloak increasingly powerful. This not only affects the character’s strength but also enhances resistance against N’Zoth’s corruption. As a result, you can carry more corrupted items and also stay longer in the Horrific Visions.
Wrathion helps us to upgrade the cloak.
Moreover, the visions are a reliable source for good loot. The more you achieve in a vision, the better the rewards in the final chests will be. While it requires overcoming quite difficult challenges for the best loot, items with item level 470 are enticing.
Last but not least, the visions contain plenty of pets, toys, and even mounts. Collectors will find value here.
Fundamental Considerations at the Start
The Visions of N’Zoth scale with the number of players. You can enter them alone or with a group. Whether you venture in alone or join a group should depend on several factors:
Your gear: The enemies in the visions have static HP; they do not scale with your gear level. The higher the item level, the further you will get. Generally, an item level of 430 is recommended before entering the visions.
Your class and specialization: The visions can generally be managed solidly with any kind of DPS specialization. However, if you love playing tank or healer, a group might help you fulfill that role as well.
Personal challenge: Ultimately, personal enjoyment plays an important role. If you like mastering challenges alone and improving yourself, you should also dare to take on the visions solo. Especially as a rogue, druid, or demon hunter, this is recommended due to their efficiency.
The tips in this guide mainly refer to attempts you undertake alone. Most of the tips can also be applied to group play.
The Horrific Visions of Orgrimmar and Stormwind can only be successfully completed with the cloak.
Important Basics
Before you begin, you should know a few important basics about the visions. This is absolute foundational knowledge, so those who have already completed some visions can skip this point.
The vision ends when your character dies or your sanity drops to 0.
In a group, allies can still resurrect you. However, they must sacrifice 50% of their remaining sanity!
The vision always ends immediately after you defeat the final boss (Alleria or Thrall). Therefore, you should complete any other objectives first.
Each vision costs one Vessel of Horrific Visions – no matter how far you get. Access is thus highly limited.
Each area in a vision has a different insanity effect that affects your gameplay differently. You can see the effects beforehand.
Solo or Group – What to Consider
The Horrific Visions are fundamentally designed for all group sizes of 1-5 players. This means that each character can handle them alone or recruit a popular number of 1-4 fellow players. However, whether a Horrific Vision is completed solo or with a group makes a significant difference in terms of approach.
Horrific Visions in a Group
There are some advantages but also disadvantages to being in a group. On the one hand, each group member requires a Vessel of Horrific Visions, and it is advisable that all members have their legendary cloak at the same level. If Player A only has 25% resistance against the loss of sanity, but Player B already has over 60%, Player A will drop much earlier and become more of a burden to the group. Moreover, the strength and health points of the enemies increase by 120% per character – this number is slightly lower for tanks and healers.
However, the positive aspect is that research to increase maximum sanity stacks. So if all 5 group members have researched “+150 sanity,” then the group starts with 1750 sanity – a solo player has only 1150.
However, note that mobs in a vision with 5 players hit quite hard and can quickly overwhelm individual players. Having a tank or healer can be worthwhile, especially if you bring a lot of cloth classes.
Pro
Significantly more sanity
More significant pulls with many enemies are possible
Tanks and healers can compensate for mistakes
Different class buffs help
Contra
Enemies become disproportionately stronger
Everyone should have the cloak at the same level
Dependency on the skill of others
Potions must be shared
Fewer procs per character from “Gift of the Titans”
Completing Horrific Visions Solo
If you go into the Horrific Visions solo, you bear the full responsibility for the success. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Mistakes can quickly lead to death and end the vision. As compensation, however, the enemies are significantly weaker, and the character can use all buffs from potions entirely for themselves. Additionally, the final talent “Gift of the Titans” only procs when you deliver a killing blow – as the only player, you are responsible for all killing blows, thus getting the buff as often as possible.
Pro
Full responsibility
All buffs for the character
More procs from “Gift of the Titans”
Enemies have only a few health points
Contra
Small mistakes can lead to immediate failure
Less maximum sanity
More cautious pulls are necessary
The First Runs – What Should One Do?
The first run is unimportant: During the quest chain, you will be sent into the Horrific Vision once. You will not yet have any additional abilities. Just try to defeat the final boss of the vision (Alleria or Thrall). Even if that is unsuccessful, the quest counts as completed.
Maximize your Corrupted Mementos: In your next runs, you should try to maximize your yield of “Corrupted Mementos.” You need these to unlock new abilities in the Titan research archive. Later, other rewards, such as additional socket slots, a backpack, or even a mount, will be tied to this.
These chests contain additional mementos. You should loot them if you can!
Corrupted Mementos can be obtained in the following ways:
Each enemy you kill drops Corrupted Mementos.
Each completely cleared district rewards a bonus chest with Corrupted Mementos.
In each quarter, there are chests that contain Corrupted Mementos (must be unlocked first).
Small hidden bonus quests also provide Corrupted Mementos.
Additionally, you can also obtain the mementos from the new raid Ny’alotha, from small visions during assaults, and from companion missions.
By your second run, you should be able to check out at least one of the small “bonus areas.” You can preview the current map of the respective vision with Wrathion beforehand. Choose one of the “corrupted” areas.
The Titan Research Archive – What Should One Unlock?
After your first visit to the visions, you unlock the Titan Research Archive. This is essentially an additional skill tree with effects that are only active in the visions. You should always invest all Corrupted Mementos before starting a new run. The buffs are powerful and drastically increase your chances of success and progress.
The optimal choice for solo players.
At the beginning, we recommend unlocking this combination of talents as quickly as possible:
Orb Management: 3x per run, you can place an orb that lasts approximately 15 seconds. The orb restores 100 sanity every second while you remain in its radius. However, be aware: You can only use the orb when not in combat. Once active, its effect remains even in combat.
Singular Purification: Reduces the damage taken and increases the damage dealt in visions by 5%/10%/15%. Reduced by additional members in the group (3 ranks).
Emergency Skull Defibrillation: Once per run, if you die or reach 0 sanity, you are resurrected with full health and 500 sanity.
Clear Sight: You can discover additional treasure chests in tainted/corrupted/lost areas of the Horrific Visions (3 ranks).
Elite Annihilation: Killing an elite enemy restores 200 sanity.
Vision Hunter: Killing enemies increases movement speed and haste by 1%/2%/3% for 60 seconds. Stackable up to a maximum of 5%/10%/15% (3 ranks).
Gift of the Titans: Killing enemies grants you a chance to receive “Gift of the Titans” for 20 seconds. During this time, you cannot lose sanity and your haste and movement speed are increased by 60%.
Ultimately, you will unlock all talents anyway, so it’s hard to “mis-spec”. It just delays the process a bit.
Orgrimmar and Stormwind – Guides for Both Horrific Visions
The two Horrific Visions, Orgrimmar and Stormwind, are fundamentally similar in structure but have different challenges and bosses. Overall, players find the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar to be slightly easier. We provide you with tips and tricks for both visions and explain the biggest challenges of the bosses.
Guide for the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar
In what order should you approach the areas? The most effective method is the following path:
Clear the enemies in front of Thrall’s hut and then keep left.
Inspect the forge, kill the blacksmith if he is present.
Go up to the Spirit Vale and begin resolving the area. After the 2nd totem, briefly check right to see if Bwemba is there – if yes, kill her. Then complete the area as usual.
Run north into the Vale of Wisdom and fight your way to the center. Turn right and kill the large elite at the end of the path. Then turn back and take the other path at the intersection to get to the second elite.
Once you’ve defeated both elite mobs and enough trash, the final boss of the Vale of Wisdom will appear. Kill him.
Use the totem (at the intersection) to return to the entrance of the vision.
Go north and enter “The Alley.” Defeat the first mob group and the mini-boss, then speak with Garona.
Fight your way through the alley, open all houses, and check the Astral House to see if the portal is there. If so, open it and defeat the Warpweaver.
After the end boss, turn right and enter the Valley of Honor.
Simply follow the path northwest to the arena and defeat the two elites on your way there.
Kill Rexxar with his boars.
Exit the arena and use the totem to return to the entrance.
If you still have time, turn in your crystals to the Astral and open another mailbox.
Then go to Thrall and defeat him.
Tips for the Bosses in the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar
Devastation Elemental (Spirit Vale): For this boss fight, you should rotate your camera to look down on your character.
Dodge the waves. Each touch costs you sanity.
If the boss debuffs you with hopelessness, enter the golden area to regain the ability to use skills.
Vez’okk the Lightless (Vale of Wisdom): One of the toughest bosses as he has many annoying abilities and adds.
Do not touch the shadow spheres. These spawn around him and will be shot out in all directions.
Kill the adds while focusing on the boss.
Dodge “Desecrated Ground” while the boss is casting it, or you will be stunned.
Inquisitor Gnshal (The Alley): The Inquisitor is quite simple. Not much can go wrong if you stay alert.
Save burst abilities for the moment he shields himself to break it quickly.
During “Void Storm,” run in a big circle around the boss so the projectiles don’t hit you. Alternatively, you can hide behind the tree stump.
Rexxar (Valley of Honor): Rexxar is the strongest boss of the vision due to the many adds that drain your sanity.
Kill the boars as soon as they appear. They continuously cast spells that drain your sanity.
Do not step into the traps Rexxar places at the start of the fight.
Dodge the ghostly creatures that Rexxar calls later. Touching them costs sanity.
Thrall (Tal of Strength): Thrall is quite simple, but learns the abilities of the bosses you defeated before.
Dodge the black areas during “Undulating Darkness.” It will target the middle of the room and then the outer region alternatively.
Dodge “Seismic Strike” while Thrall is casting it, or you will be stunned.
Guide for the Horrific Vision of Stormwind
In what order should you approach the areas? The most effective method for Stormwind is as follows:
Defeat all enemies on the way to the cathedral and the two gatekeepers.
Search the house next to the mailbox and the house behind the orphanage. If enemies are inside the houses, kill them for strong buffs.
Exit the cathedral square to the east and cross the bridge to the Dwarven District. Rescue the gnome from attackers.
Enter the Dwarven District and keep left. Check the first house on the left side to see if it’s open. If so, go upstairs and step on the green mine for a strong buff.
Place all bombs. Their locations will be shown on your minimap, and you need to defeat many weak enemies here – grouping up and using bombs can be beneficial.
Ignite the bombs and defeat the boss.
DO NOT enter the portal, but run through the corridor towards the Old Town, cross the bridge, and enter the Old Town.
In the Old Town, many enemies are stealthed. After the tunnel, keep right and kill the elite enemy.
Turn back and follow the road past the inn towards the SI:7 base. Kill the elite in the square and then the last group.
Activate both pillars with Valeera simultaneously to open the gate to Shaw.
Defeat Shaw and pass through the portal to return to the cathedral.
Exit the area down towards the south and pass the bridge towards the Trade District and enter it.
Keep left and defeat all enemies.
Destroy the elite at the Gryphon post. Then turn around and follow the path towards the city exit. Also kill an elite here.
Then open all cells, which will be marked on your map. Check at the bank briefly to see if the elemental is there – kill it for a strong buff.
Exit the Trade District and head to the bridge to the Mage Quarter. Enter through the only possible entrance.
Keep right and fight your way up the corridor to the fountain square. Kill the elite.
Follow the path toward the mage tower. Clear the area in front of the mage tower, including the elite enemy. From here, you can reach all Void Portals and seal them, they are marked on the map.
Then run up the mage tower and through the big portal to reach the boss Umbric.
Kill Umbric and exit the tower through a new portal that brings you back to the cathedral.
Enter the cathedral and kill Alleria.
Tips for the Bosses in the Horrific Vision of Stormwind
Therum Deepforge (Dwarven District): Therum Deepforge has only 2 abilities, neither of which is threatening or difficult.
He throws bombs. Just step out of the effect and also don’t step into the burning surfaces later. Alternatively, you can “kick” the bombs by right-clicking them.
He inhales deeply and then breathes fire. Once he starts casting the spell, change your position. Therum will not move after that.
Slave Master Ul’rok (Trade District): The Slave Master is annoying but not especially hard. He takes a lot of time.
When he casts his chains, run away from the boss until the spell ends. If you get in melee range, you’ll be stunned and take heavy sanity damage. You can abort this ability early by building a large distance from him.
Additionally, tentacles spawn that will strike marked areas after a short time. Dodge these too.
Mathias Shaw (Old Town): Mathias Shaw has eyes as companions, which are very annoying. They are the biggest problem in the fight.
The boss occasionally goes stealth and then strikes at 3 marked spots. Just dodge these.
Position yourselves so that you are never looking in the direction of the eyes. Otherwise, you lose sanity each second.
Magister Umbric (Mage Quarter): Magister Umbric is one of the most annoying and strongest bosses of the visions.
Save interrupts for his polymorph spell.
When he teleports away, you can only attack again when you reach melee range. Only then does his frost spell end. It’s also fine if a pet (warlock, hunter) reaches melee range. Alternatively, use movement abilities to quickly catch up to him.
Alleria (Cathedral): Alleria learns the abilities of the bosses you defeated earlier. Additionally, she has two of her own abilities, which are quite simple.
When she teleports to the middle of the room and starts casting, hide behind one of the pillars to prevent damage.
When she rains down black arrows, simply move out of the areas.
Hidden Buffs in Orgrimmar and Stormwind
One of the central aids in the Horrific Visions are hidden buffs with great effects. You can find these both in Stormwind and in Orgrimmar. To obtain them, you need to solve a small puzzle or defeat a specific mini-boss. We will reveal where to find these bosses and what buff they offer you.
All of these buffs last for a proud 60 minutes, covering the entire duration of the vision.
Important: Not all enemies and puzzles will be there every time. If a mob is not at the described position, then it is not present that time. Don’t waste your time looking for it.
Hidden Buffs in the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar
Gamon: You can find this NPC in the inn of Orgrimmar. It is located right at the entrance of the vision on the right side. Gamon stands on the first floor of the inn.
If you kill Gamon, you gain 10% additional health.
Naros: Naros is the blacksmith of Orgrimmar and is located in the forge. When you enter the vision of Orgrimmar, it is the 3rd house on the left side.
If you kill Naros, you deal 10% additional damage.
With the buffs, the final bosses are significantly easier to handle.
Bwemba: You can find Bwemba in the Spirit Vale. After activating the 2nd totem, turn right (not as usual to the left). There, Bwemba is fishing.
If you kill Bwemba, you receive 10% additional haste and 10% additional movement speed.
Warpweaver Dushar: You can find the Warpweaver Dushar in the area “The Alley” in the first shop of the Astrals on the right side. Occasionally, a portal will appear there that you can interact with.
If you kill the Warpweaver, you gain 10% additional critical strike chance.
Hidden Buffs in the Horrific Vision of Stormwind
Agustus Moulaine: You can find this former merchant in the cathedral square in the building with the interactable mailbox and the sign showing a helm.
If you kill Agustus Moulaine, you gain 7% versatility.
Angry Bear Spirit: You can find this spirit also at the cathedral square in the building behind the orphanage – the house next to the exit towards the Dwarven District.
If you kill the Angry Bear Spirit, you gain 10% haste.
The Mine House: In the Dwarven District, go left and enter the first house on the left side – it has a pickaxe on the sign. You must reach the 1st floor of the house without touching any of the mines. So move carefully and climb over the railing of the stairs to the upper room. Step on the only green mine up there.
If you reach the green mine, you deal 10% more damage.
Neglected Guild Bank: In the Trade District, you should enter the bank. In the back rooms, the NPC “Neglected Guild Bank” may appear, a large elemental made of gold.
If you kill the Neglected Guild Bank, you gain 10% critical strike rating.
The neglected guild bank grants you critical strike chance.
Potions and Crystals in the Visions
After about the 3rd run in the Corrupted Visions or after obtaining the achievement “Thank You for the Mementos,” you will begin to see additional items in many places in the visions marked with the typical “loot shimmer.” These include many potions and, in some cases, mysterious crystals that you can collect.
The potion next to the dead NPC is the bad potion. Avoid it!
The potions come in different colors, and each color brings a specific effect. However, which color leads to which effect varies in each vision. The following 5 effects occur when you drink the potions:
-60 sanity.
+100 sanity.
You take 5% less damage from all sources.
You will be healed for 2% of your maximum health every 5 seconds.
You occasionally breathe fire, damaging all nearby enemies.
In general, there are 4 positive effects and one negative. However, the negative effect (malus on sanity) can be quickly identified:
In Stormwind, there is a dead NPC with a note next to it directly from the spawn point.
In Orgrimmar, there is an NPC in the small hut right next to the forge; he also has a potion next to him.
The potion next to the respective NPC is the bad potion. All other colors you can (and should) safely drink during this run to receive the buffs. Potions whose color matches that next to the dead NPC should be avoided.
This Astral takes your crystals from you. You should visit him!
What are these crystals? In addition to the potions, you can find small crystals. These are often a bit more hidden, lying behind boxes or in houses. Clicking them has no immediate benefit, however, the game counts the number of crystals you’ve found and clicked.
Before heading to Thrall or Alleria, you should visit an NPC from the Astrals:
In Orgrimmar, he stands slightly to the left behind the auction house by another hut.
In Stormwind, he is in a house in the northeast of the cathedral square.
Speak to this NPC and choose the option to hand over all crystals to him. Subsequently, the NPC will leave – wait a brief moment. An additional loot chest will now appear. Loot this to receive more Corrupted Mementos. The amount of mementos increases with the number of crystals you have given to the Astral.
Some rare enemies, like this bartender in the Old Town, guard a chest with many mementos (back left in the corner).
Powerful Buff Food with Crazy Effects
For the Horrific Visions, there are some special foods that can only be used within the visions. You learn the recipes when you kill the servants of N’Zoth during the assault on Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms – a book should drop early on that teaches you all recipes.
Dubious Delicacy: During the visions of N’Zoth, the duration of loss of control effects is reduced by 20%.
Baked Voidfish: During the visions of N’Zoth, you move 20% faster.
Grilled Cruncher: During the visions of N’Zoth, you look like a K’thir, causing enemies to notice you later.
Gruesome Goulash: During the visions of N’Zoth, you regenerate 2% of your maximum health every second.
K’Bap: If you spend 10 seconds eating, you regenerate 100 sanity in the visions of N’Zoth. 3 minutes cooldown.
The necessary materials for these foods can be obtained in Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. You can fish for the fish, and various wildlife drops the meat.
Enemies in houses, like Agustus Moulaine, grant strong buffs when you kill them. He gives about 7% versatility for the rest of the vision.
Which Buff Food is the Best? It depends on your playstyle. For most classes, a Baked Voidfish would be ideal so you can move faster. After all, time is a crucial factor. If you’re playing a tank class and have health issues, the Gruesome Goulash would also be worthwhile. All classes (except rogues and druids) can benefit from Grilled Cruncher and skip many groups of enemies.
K’Bap is a special case and should always be used when you can’t do anything. This is the case during long monologues from boss enemies, for instance, with Alleria. While she talks to Arator, you can snack a K’Bap and regain a bit more sanity.
You should avoid the “Dubious Delicacy.” You can avoid most loss of control effects. Better improve your playstyle rather than use this buff food.
Static enemies, like these eyes, should be doted and then moved on. They will die on their own.
What is the Best Approach?
The perfect strategy for achieving as much as possible in the respective visions likely does not exist. Stealth classes approach differently than classes with large AoE abilities. However, there are a few aspects to keep in mind in every run so that you can draw maximum benefits from each vision.
Clear the path to the final boss right at the beginning. The gate to Alleria or Thrall will only open once you have defeated the two gatekeepers. By doing this right at the beginning, you can plan better and won’t run into time constraints later.
Start your run with a corrupted area (the “easy” bonus areas). Here, you can first gather powerful buffs from potions or by defeating certain enemies that will help you later in the lost areas (the “hard” bonus areas).
In the corrupted areas, you will find bonus enemies, like this gold elemental. Kill it for 10% additional crit chance!
Pay attention to open doors. In most areas, there are small “hidden” enemies which may not always be present. Defeating them can either grant access to a chest or reward you with a powerful buff that drastically increases your character’s damage, haste, or critical strike rating.
Keep in mind that the final boss (Thrall / Alleria) becomes stronger and gains a new ability for each fully completed bonus area.
As a general rule, you should remember that you need about 500 sanity for the final boss. So if you enter the boss room without remaining orbs but haven’t used Emergency Skull Defibrillation yet, that’s perfectly fine.
Gradually, you’ll clear more areas and thus increase the rewards.
The Faceless Masks – Higher Difficulty for More Loot
After a few weeks of practice, you have upgraded your legendary cloak to the point that a full run through Stormwind or Orgrimmar – that is, completing all 5 areas – is no longer a problem. Once that happens, you can artificially increase the challenge of your adventure and apply additional negative effects. This forces you to deal with tougher conditions, but you also receive significantly better loot. This is possible through the Faceless Masks.
What are Faceless Masks? These masks can be activated additionally before your run; they stand circularly around Wrathion in the starting area of the respective vision. You can wear multiple masks simultaneously and combine effects for a harder difficulty.
How do you obtain the Faceless Masks? The Faceless Masks can be obtained in the visions of Orgrimmar and Stormwind. The first one is automatically granted when you complete a perfect run without a mask. You must defeat all 4 bonus areas and the final boss (Alleria or Thrall). Then the first mask will be in one of your reward chests.
Faceless Mask of the Long Night: Successfully complete all areas of a vision and then defeat the boss.
Faceless Mask of the Burned Bridge: Wear at least one mask and defeat the boss in the Vale of Wisdom (Orgrimmar).
Faceless Mask of the Daring: Wear at least one mask and defeat the boss in the Valley of Honor (Orgrimmar).
Faceless Mask of the Suffering: Wear at least one mask and defeat the boss in the Old Town (Stormwind).
Faceless Mask of the Dark Visions: Wear at least one mask and defeat the boss in the Mage Quarter (Stormwind).
What do the Faceless Masks do? Each Faceless Mask comes with a significant effect that can make your run much more difficult. Additionally, several passive effects add to the difficulty but also affect the rewards.
Each mask provides:
20% more Corrupted Mementos from all sources
+25% more health for all enemies (including bosses)
+25% more damage for all enemies (including bosses)
Furthermore, each mask has a significant effect:
Faceless Mask of the Long Night: Your maximum sanity is permanently reduced by 50%.
Faceless Mask of the Burned Bridge: When you move, you leave behind empty areas for a few seconds. Standing in the empty areas causes damage and drains your sanity.
Faceless Mask of the Daring: All sanity damage caused by enemies is increased by 400%.
Faceless Mask of the Suffering: Each area now grants you 2 different madness effects instead of just 1.
Faceless Mask of the Dark Vision: If you are below 50% sanity, a void enemy will occasionally appear and attack you.
Many achievements await.
Additionally, wearing the masks comes with numerous achievements as well as the masks themselves as transmogifiable helmets when you complete a run with the respective mask.
Which masks should you wear? At first, you won’t be able to avoid the Faceless Mask of the Long Night to unlock at least one other mask. After that, you should wear the masks that impact you the least. We assess the difficulty levels of the masks as follows, from easiest to hardest:
Faceless Mask of the Burned Bridge: The empty areas do not last very long, and you can easily avoid them. For most players, this mask has little negative impact.
Faceless Mask of the Dark Vision: The creature that appears due to this mask is quite weak. However, it can become a problem if it appears exactly when you want to use a healing orb.
Faceless Mask of the Daring: Most sanity damage can be avoided through creatures. Only very few bosses have hard-to-avoid effects, like Rexxar or Umbric.
Faceless Mask of the Suffering: Especially in the lost areas, having 2 madness effects can be a huge problem, as the combinations can be extremely nasty.
Faceless Mask of the Long Night: This mask effectively reduces your lifespan by 50% and is by far the biggest issue.
Loot and Rewards of the Horrific Visions
Of course, there are numerous rewards you can earn by completing the visions. The cream of the crop is, of course, the gear scaling up to item level 470 – this is among the best loot you can find in all of WoW! However, there are also many pets, toys, and even a mount waiting for you.
What gear rewards await? Wearing the Faceless Masks increases both the number of Corrupted Mementos (20% per mask) and the gear reward you receive for a complete vision. The cool thing is: the reward is always a corrupted item! The following levels apply:
Achieved Performance
Item Level of the Reward
Defeated final boss (Alleria or Thrall)
420
Defeated final boss and completed 2 bonus areas
430
Defeated final boss and completed all 4 bonus areas (full run)
445
Full run with 1 mask active
450
Full run with 2 masks active
455
Full run with 3 masks active
460
Full run with 4 masks active
465
Full run with 5 masks active
470
Keep in mind that you can only earn each tier of gear reward once per week. So if you have already completed a run with 2 masks active, you cannot receive an item of level 455. You would then receive a lower quality item that you have not yet obtained this week.
What other rewards are there? In addition to the equipment, you can also earn toys, pets, and even a mount. Most pets are obtained randomly or by completing a particularly tough difficulty with Faceless Masks. You can find toys at the following locations:
Void-Touched Skull: This skull can be found in the vision of Stormwind in the cathedral district. It lies behind the orphanage near the playing children next to a box. You just need to click it, and it’s yours.
Haubenlocke’s Shaving Kit: This toy can be found in the vision of Orgrimmar. Enter the barber’s shop at the transition between the Spirit Vale and the Vale of Wisdom. There’s a box lying on a table. You need to click it twice to receive the toy.
Small Tips and Tricks for the Finish:
Finally, we have some general tips here that can save you a few seconds or improve your yield. Many of these are self-explanatory, but perhaps they can be forgotten in the rush of a vision:
Use the sanity restoration orbs in such a way that you can already attack the next group. Just stay in the radius of the orb and kill the next group to achieve maximum efficiency.
Essence of the Focusing Iris is the perfect Azerite ability for the visions. It allows you to pull multiple groups together and bomb them away extremely quickly.
DOT classes should not linger on weak enemies. Just dot and move on. This is especially true for the corruption growths between the different quarters of the city.
Emergency Skull Defibrillation also resurrects you during a fight. The enemies won’t
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Call of Duty: Warzone is fun, but after a few defeats in a row, mistakes, or one or two cheaters, you might lose interest. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus presents three top shooters that he enjoys playing when he no longer feels like Warzone.
What kind of shooters are they? The three shooters I present here are all quite different from Warzone. Nevertheless, they are partly among the best shooters of 2020 and are among the best you can get in their respective categories.
I play all three of these shooters regularly – some more than others. I’ve made sure that there is a shooter for every possibility, with which you can take a break from the tiring rounds in Warzone.
Why the change? When I no longer feel like Warzone, there can be various reasons:
Have I just played too much and can’t really get going anymore?
All of these can be reasons to be frustrated or tired of Warzone, even if Warzone fulfills all shooter wishes otherwise. I sometimes feel this way myself and so do some of my gamer buddies. A bit of variety is welcome.
The shooters I present help you to get some distance from the CoD Battle Royale, so that your “Warzone battery” can recharge and you can jump back in fresh and eager. Perhaps one of the games will captivate you so much that it becomes your new favorite shooter alongside Warzone.
1. Apex Legends – Battle Royale Alternative
What is Apex Legends?Apex Legends is a battle royale like Warzone and was even more successful than the CoD BR at its release. It takes place in the universe of the popular shooter Titanfall and uses characters, stories, and weapons from Titanfall 2.
Apex Legends had an even better launch than Warzone at the time.
Apex Legends plays with classic BR elements like the ring and of course the loot system and combines them with the somewhat crazy approach of Fortnite to destroy its map and entice players with events continuously.
The battle royale hit from EA and Respawn quickly gained popularity and remains one of the best shooters in the genre even after the release of Warzone.
What makes Apex Legends special:
currently 13 unique legends with their own abilities
many different combinations to play together and interlink skills
weapons and gunplay from the highly praised Titanfall 2
characters with depth and stories that bring interesting details into the game
dynamics through rotation of maps, content, and available weapons, attachments, etc.
Additionally, there is a brand new PvE mode that you can unlock over time. There are a total of nine repeatable missions, which for MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn make Season 5 the most exciting yet.
You should check out Apex Legends if you are looking for an alternative to Warzone but still want to stay in the battle royale genre. Since it is a free-to-play game, you won’t lose much more than a few hours of checking it out.
However, the gunplay and features are noticeably different from Warzone, so you still have a strong contrast. Apex Legends plays in a sci-fi setting. If you prefer the realism of Call of Duty, Apex Legends is probably not for you.
2. Rainbow Six: Siege – Tactical Shooter for Variety
Siege continues the Rainbow Six series, which has existed since 1998 and is based on the novel “Operation Rainbow” by Tom Clancy. The game is now even a major eSports title and captivates tens of thousands of fans.
tactical gameplay – you need to plan and work together to win
unique operators with their own backgrounds, stories, and skills
various weapons for the operators with the possibility of customization
many different maps with multiple layers for more variety
PvE mode “Terrorist Hunt” to prove your skills as an anti-terror specialist
What’s happening in Rainbow Six: Since May 5th, the “Grand Larceny” event featuring an exclusive game mode is running, allowing you to contest a battle for vaults and money in the style of the “Golden 20s”. Until May 19th, you can still grab exclusive cosmetics here.
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eSports is making Rainbow Six the best shooter for me right now. If you play yourself, you’ll understand better what’s going on during the rounds and can cheer along – or you can check out tips and tricks from the pros.
Rainbow Six: Siege is available for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, but it is not free. There are often free weekends, but generally, you need to buy the game. I recommend the Deluxe Edition for a small extra charge, as you unlock a few operators for play:
Often, the slightly more expensive Gold or Ultimate versions are on sale and cost only a few cents or euros more than the Deluxe Edition. Keep an eye out for discounts.
You should check out Rainbow Six: Siege if you are looking for a change from Warzone that plays completely differently, yet brings a hefty portion of realism with it.
Siege is a tactical shooter and similar to the multiplayer modes of Modern Warfare, but more comparable to their realism and hardcore variants (including HUD). If you like shooters and want to try something different, Siege is a great choice.
However, the price is a small entry hurdle and if you’re not sure if Rainbow Six would interest you, it’s better to watch some streams and get a feel for it.
3. Warframe – Relaxation for Shooter Fans
What is Warframe?Warframe hits in a completely different vein than the shooters presented here. It’s a loot shooter that heavily focuses on PvE and grind. It takes place in an impressive sci-fi setting.
You control a “Warframe,” a type of war machine, of which there are now dozens of different types, each with its own properties and abilities. These can be customized to your personal preferences with perks and weapons.
Honestly, I now play Warframe less than I actually want to. However, I simply lack the time between all the other games and work – and Warframe requires quite a bit of dedication to truly enjoy it.
What makes Warframe special:
loads of loot and resources that you can farm for hours
different Warframes with various gameplay styles for more variety
What’s happening in Warframe: Currently, the “Nightwaves” season is running in Warframe, which lets you slip into the role of a detective to solve a murder case with the update from May 12th.
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Warframe is free-to-play for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. So you can check out the extensive shooter at any time.
You should check out Warframe if you want to unwind and relax and if the adrenaline from PvP battles in Warzone is just too much for you. Warframe offers the perfect opportunity to play a shooter without always being under pressure from other players.
As it is free-to-play, you can take a look any time. The only investment of time you should consider is relatively high. Many of the cool features are only discovered later in the game, requiring several hours or days of grind and farming.
If you’re not willing to engage so deeply in a shooter, you should probably skip Warframe.
Have you checked out some of the games mentioned here? Which ones do you find interesting? What are your alternatives when you’re tired of Warzone? Leave us a comment!
If you’re looking for other alternatives: The new Riot shooter Valorant is currently particularly popular on Twitch. With a little luck, you might receive an invitation to the beta of the new tactical shooter.
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Fortnite: Battle Royale has a new eSports scandal. The 14-year-old pro Kquid was banned in the middle of the tournament and claims to be innocent. However, the evidence is practically open on his desktop.
Who is it about? The Australian pro gamer Kai “Kquid” Eaton is known in the Australian Fortnite scene. He has performed well in numerous tournaments, and his last success was 5th place in the “Australian Open Summer Smash” in February 2020.
What happened? Recently, Kquid was participating in the Fortnite Champion Series Invitational, a major championship. However, in the 2nd round, he suddenly got kicked out of the game and was banned without any reason given.
Pro protests against ban, evidence speaks against him
How does Kquid justify himself? Kquid declared his innocence. He did not cheat and the ban surely came because he had changed his PC before the tournament. His old PC had not been working, so he went to a friend’s house and borrowed his PC for the tournament.
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Here Kquid tries to justify himself and profess his innocence.
This behavior would have been noticed as suspicious and led to the mistaken ban. Since he remained banned, he enlisted the help of popular Australian YouTuber Lachlan and eSports commentator AussieAntics.
They were supposed to use their contacts with Epic to get him unbanned.
These are the evidence against Kquid: However, another Australian named Serpent seemed not to believe Kquid and investigated further. Indeed, he discovered large and wide folders and icons of cheat software, namely aim assists and obfuscation software, on Kquid’s desktop in past streams.
Here you can find Serpent’s analysis and his evidence of Kquid’s guilt.
This is how Kquid justifies himself: When Serpent published this on Twitter, Kquid also spoke up again:
The files were still from Season 9, he wanted to try it back then, but it didn’t work anyway. The cheats didn’t function.
He deleted the cheats and reset the whole computer multiple times to factory settings.
The files are only still there because he wanted to keep his apps when resetting the system and therefore there are still fragments of deleted apps and files on the desktop.
For Serpent, this was of course not a successful excuse. Because why, Serpent asked, would one have the files lying around on the desktop for which he reset the whole system?
And why is the folder of one of the cheat programs saved under April 2020? That would be long after the alleged cheats in Season 9. For Serpent, it is clear: Kquid cheated at least with aim assist and is now trying to talk his way out of it and save his career.
Serpent has also apparently discovered in videos that Kquid not only used aim assist but even had a real aimbot running. Because his crosshair targets opponents precisely, enabling super precise shots.
His ban remains in place, and Epic has not yet commented.
Completely without cheating and fraud, a YouTuber recently won a round in Fortnite. And that, even though he did not move a single time in that match. How this curious incident came about, you can find out here at MeinMMO in the Fortnite section.
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With WoW: Shadowlands, many old, long-lost abilities return. It’s not that great, finds and explains Cortyn from MeinMMO.
The next expansion of World of Warcraft is highly anticipated by players. However, it will probably take another six months before we can venture into the live version of the Shadowlands. One feature that particularly excites many veterans is the return of many “old” abilities that specializations have lost over the years.
But is this really so great? Is it really something that will make World of Warcraft better? I think: no, it’s not, and I’m happy to explain why I see it that way.
When the announcement came at BlizzCon 2019 that many old abilities would return with Shadowlands, I was initially positive. I found the basic idea good that classes would share a few spells across all specializations, thereby creating a “common” class identity. After all, it also troubled me somewhat that my fire mage could no longer cast Frostbolts, or that my shadow priest apparently forgot how to cast a Flash Heal.
Many abilities are coming back – but is that meaningful?
However, I was in the Shadowlands Alpha for a few days and could test the return of old abilities. I must honestly admit: it’s really not that great.
I’ll take two examples from classes I enjoy playing. These are the mage and the death knight. Both receive a number of spells and abilities back and suffer from different issues.
Death Knight becomes more boring, everyone can do everything
Let’s start with the death knight. This class regains the ability to summon a ghoul as a companion in all specializations. In recent years, this was mainly reserved for unholy death knights, who had a pet because of it.
Blood and frost death knights can summon the ghoul every two minutes for one minute (so only 50% of the time), but they have gained an interesting, new damage cooldown. As a result, the ghoul of the unholy death knight automatically feels less interesting.
Ghouls for everyone – does it make it better?
This is basically a step towards “every specialization can do everything” and causes a specific specialization (namely unholy) to automatically appear more boring. At least for me.
Mage has spells he will never use
For the mage, the return of abilities creates a whole different problem. Now I have a series of spells on my bar that I basically will never use.
All mages get access to the following four abilities:
Fire Strike (an instant-damage spell)
Frostbolt (a spell with cast time that deals damage and slows the target)
Frostward (a protective spell that absorbs frost damage)
Fireward (a protective spell that absorbs fire damage)
Let’s look at the whole thing from the perspective of an arcane mage.
Returning abilities – but how meaningful is that really?
As an arcane mage, Fire Strike serves no purpose. A direct damage spell that deals “solid” damage, I already have one. I can cast Arcane Explosion or fire Arcane Barrage, depending on the distance. Both spells fulfill their role better.
Even less useful is Frostbolt. Sure, it’s nice to have a slowing effect as a mage. But as an arcane mage, I already have that. The spell “Slow” is an instant cast and serves this role better than Frostbolt.
These two spells serve no purpose at all for an arcane mage unless one concocts super-specific scenarios, such as in PvP.
Sure, there are a few niche moments where Frostward or Fireward might make sense as a complement to the Barrier. But those situations will be so rare that the buttons actually just take up space. If I want to absorb damage properly, I already have my specialization-dependent Barrier. It absorbs more damage of every type and is more effective while granting bonus effects, like reflected damage.
As an arcane mage, you have many abilities that you will never need again.
The end result here is that my mage simply has 4 “new” spells on the bar that will almost never be used. And spells that are hardly ever used have rightfully been removed from specializations.
Of course, there are a few returning abilities that are really cool. One example of this is “Mind Control” from the priest. For those who don’t remember: the priest can cast this spell on humanoids and dragonkin, who then have a reduced aggro radius. This should be particularly cool in times of “Mythic+” dungeons and is a meaningful addition. It’s something unique that makes the class more versatile.
The Arcane Explosion that all mages also receive can be considered quite useful.
Also, the fact that hunters again receive the Eyes of the Beast and can directly control their pet again is certainly cool. This will rarely have any gameplay use, but it makes up the “fluff” of the class and is just a nice little gimmick.
Mind Control for priests is one of the cool exceptions that are really useful.
One step forward, two steps back: Shadowlands brings many innovations that I find interesting and meaningful. Even though the covenants are already criticized by “min-maxers”, I think the idea is good. Four different factions that bring a whole set of smaller and larger buffs, abilities, and benefits.
For every class, there will certainly be an optimum, but it should only differ by a few percent. For me, it looks like a great selection with a lot of freedom that really “advances” the game in a cool direction, trying something new.
This makes it all the more surprising that Blizzard is bringing back many class abilities. Because this return would only make sense if the spells also have a real use. Having a full spellbook just for the sake of it helps no one.
Except maybe for a few nostalgic players who are thrilled to finally cast a Frostbolt as a fire mage again to revive memories of their old “Molten Core” raid days.
Or how do you see the whole thing?
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Players in Valorant are currently quite frustrated. Shots that clearly hit often deal no damage. The developers have now commented on this and provided an explanation.
What exactly is happening with Valorant right now? The Beta of Valorant received a major patch with Update 0.5, which among other things nerfed the heroine Sage and made numerous other changes.
However, one change that likely resulted from the patch is not well-received. Players are increasingly reporting on reddit that they have clearly hit their targets, but the game simply does not register the hits as damage. Numerous clips and images show that visible hit markers and sounds clearly indicate successful hits.
Yet the hit characters do not always reliably fall down dead as they should after such hits. Instead, hits often seem to go unregistered. It feels like players are shooting and hitting with blank cartridges.
What are the causes of the faulty hits?
What could be the problem? Currently, players are actively discussing on reddit what might be behind the issues:
One player speculates that the hitboxes may have been altered. He hardly manages to get headshots anymore, but always seems to hit the shoulders instead. The fact that some characters have strange hitboxes has already been demonstrated with Jett as an example. Perhaps Riot has indeed fiddled around here and messed something up.
Other players blame inadequate file transfer. Because if data packets are frequently lost during transfer, it may be that hits are registered in the client but never reach the server, resulting in no damage from hits.
What does Riot say? Recently, Riot addressed the players’ problems. A responsible developer mentioned in a reddit post two reasons that are causing seemingly missed shots:
Changes were made to movement inaccuracy. Therefore, it sometimes looks like shots hit the enemy, but in reality, they did not. This is intentional, and players need to adapt and change their shooting behavior accordingly.
The color of the tracers is the same as the colors of the hit markers. Therefore, it can be easily mistakenly assumed that one has hit.
Accordingly, one should actually hit reliably again when standing still. However, according to a player’s video evidence, this is not the case. And Riot also stated that there might still be a bug hiding somewhere. Nevertheless, it is probably a good idea to relearn your shooting and aiming behavior in Valorant.
Another problem that hopefully gets solved in Valorant soon is players who kill themselves to deny opponents money and victory rewards. This nuisance should quickly be addressed with an update to team kills. The community is also waiting for a statement from Riot Games on this matter.
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In China, the bot situation in WoW has spiraled out of control. For normal players, this is pure hell, as many images prove.
Anyone who plays World of Warcraft with open eyes and occasionally takes a look at the trade channel already knows them: botters and gold sellers promoting their goods. But if you think that’s bad, take a look at Chinese WoW. There, players live in a true ‘bot apocalypse’ that has reached extreme proportions.
What is it about? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, user tanyu1993 opened a thread seeking attention and help. Using many screenshots and smaller clips, he shows the current state of WoW in China. He fears the game will die there, as bots and gold sellers have it in their firm grasp. Normal gameplay is nearly impossible, as all public areas are clogged with advertisements for real-money gold purchases or sell-runs for real money.
The group finder is full of real-money sales for kills.
Shady methods harass “normal” players: One example on the Chinese realms is the heroic warfronts. Here, sellers pretend to be normal players and gather a group to play the warfront. Just before the final boss, they kick all 29 other players from the group and invite 29 new players—those who paid real money for the kill. The 29 honest players who were kicked out are left stranded and must join a new group, fearing that the same will happen again.
Farm bots dominate the game world: But even in the open game world, normal gameplay is now very difficult. At many points, there are automated bots that often roam in groups of 5 to 20 characters, automatically killing everything in reach.
Automated farm bots that laser everything away.
They earn their gold, which is then supposed to be sold in the capitals.
Capitals are flooded with spam: Especially bad is the situation in the capitals Orgrimmar and Stormwind. Anyone who enters these cities is almost immediately bombarded with sales offers in the whisper channel. Hundreds of sellers message every player and often even name their pets after the sales offers, which then roam the city vastly enlarged.
Giant pets ‘advertising’ gold sellers.
This spam is also found in the group finder. Anyone trying to find a “normal” raid group or dungeon group can hardly do so. The group tool is flooded with countless groups of sellers, making it nearly impossible to find one of the few normal groups.
Why isn’t Blizzard doing anything? In China, World of Warcraft is not managed by Blizzard, but by NetEase. According to Tanyu1993, it seems that NetEase tolerates the bots and sellers. Also, the game masters that players in China can contact for such issues seem to have little to no knowledge of the actual game and are rarely helpful. If an account is banned, it is only for a few days or only one single game account of the owner, while the other accounts continue their “work”.
Players are kicked from the warfront as others are allowed in who have paid real money.
Tanyu1993 hopes to gain some attention for the issue through his post on Reddit. Public pressure might help push Blizzard or NetEase to intervene and change the conditions in the Chinese World of Warcraft. After all, it also reflects poorly on Blizzard when a large part of the player base has to experience World of Warcraft under such conditions.
Conan Exiles is a survival MMO set in the harsh and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. This weekend, you can try it for free on Steam. Fans of Conan and survival games should take advantage of this.
What kind of game is this? Conan Exiles begins with you nailed to a cross. But Conan himself comes by and frees you. From then on, you try to survive in the harsh and bloody world.
The survival MMO presents you with various challenges:
Some focus on typical survival aspects like thirst or fighting the elements.
Others remind you of an RPG, as you battle giant scorpions, level up and earn knowledge points, inform yourself about the lore, or explore dungeons.
Conan Exiles can be played on various public and private servers. On some private servers, there are even well-organized role-playing groups if you are interested.
In Conan Exiles, things are barbaric – and that’s a good thing!
During the same period, you can get the survival MMO for 50% off. Instead of 39.99 euros, you only pay 19.99 euros. A great weekend to extensively test the game and possibly commit long-term.
Slaves, Mounts, and Your Own Structures
What does Conan Exiles offer players? In the harsh and rugged world of Conan, which also offers crude humor for adults, you can experience just about everything your heart desires:
You can fight other players and NPC creatures with various weapons and even from horseback
In Conan Exiles, you can even fight from horseback.
How does the game perform on Steam? Conan Exiles received 940 reviews on Steam in the last 30 days, 86% of which were positive. Overall, the survival MMO has 35,517 reviews, of which 76% are positive.
The Steam user Yenzear created an in-depth review of Conan Exiles and mainly praises the large game world and the in-depth crafting system. He summarizes his opinion of the game as follows:
Conan Exiles manages to balance between an MMORPG with its massive boss battles and instances and a sandbox survival game. While the sandbox part comes with some (presumably necessary) limitations, I think the feat has been achieved. A recommendation from me.
However, there is criticism for technical issues, including crashes and high ping on official servers, as well as for the community, which is said to be very toxic on some servers.
How many players does Conan Exiles have? In the last 30 days, the survival MMO had an average of 10,331 players and a peak of 18,168.
Since December 2019, it has maintained a relatively stable level. There should be enough players available.
The player counts of Conan Exiles on Steam (via Steamcharts).
Who is the game for? Conan Exiles is aimed primarily at adult players who like it tough and are not deterred by a steep learning curve. Fans of Conan the Barbarian will also find a lot to enjoy here.
The game is not easy and is among the trickiest survival games on the market. The realistic and brutal world is open to explorers and fighters alike.
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers many opportunities to take on difficult challenges. MeinMMO author Larissa Then usually can’t just leave things as they are. However, in ESO, she doesn’t care about progress for the first time. Even though she plays ESO casually, meaning she doesn’t invest much time, it works.
I have been playing ESO since the beta. And often only on the side. For my work at MeinMMO, I have dived deeper into the subject for the first time. Although I am now playing ESO more intensively, I am still quite casual – progress can wait.
I would actually consider myself a die-hard gamer who invests a lot of time and energy into games. And I need that for my enjoyment of gaming. Stagnation somehow makes me nervous. As long as I can remember, I have either played MMORPGs completely or not at all. However, in ESO, I become a casual player.
What does casual mean? The definition isn’t quite clear. For me, a casual player is someone who either can’t or doesn’t want to invest so much time in a game. Or someone who plays just for fun and isn’t necessarily focused on progress. The latter applies to me – but only in ESO.
I prefer to play my Wood Elf Nightblade in ESO
Relaxed gaming instead of hardcore grinding
This is what my day in ESO looks like: When I feel like playing The Elder Scrolls Online, I log in and see what the day brings. By now, I have dizzying numbers of characters to choose from. I just enjoy creating them in ESO.
I don’t necessarily skill them according to guides. I try things out and test a lot. Also regarding armors and weapons. Due to the versatile possibilities of character customization in ESO, there is always something new to discover.
Moreover, I am already looking forward to the latest chapter Greymoor, which is just around the corner. It takes us into the world of Skyrim and surely has some new quests in store. If you want more information about the latest addon, we at MeinMMO recommend our special edition:
In other MMORPGs, such a playstyle would be unthinkable for me. I would have gone crazy or completely quit.
This is how it is in other games: Usually, my enjoyment of gaming is tied to a certain level of progress. I want to reach the endgame quickly and play the hardest content. If I can’t invest much passion into a game, I would rather stay away from it altogether.
Giving up WoW wasn’t easy for me as a young person
I started again with Legion. However, when it came to raiding mythically in that addon, I gave up my WoW career in favor of my master’s studies.
I didn’t even consider just playing World of Warcraft casually. And certainly not raiding four times a week and spending countless hours on preparation. That wouldn’t have fulfilled me.
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) I initially played for the quests like in ESO. But I quickly ended up in a guild and eventually landed in a progression raid of the hardest level. When our guild fell apart, I stopped playing.
It was similar in Guild Wars 2. I had my fixed group for dungeons, fractals, and PvP. When I got two legendaries, our guild and thus the group fell apart. So I also hung up GW2. And these are just three of the games I could never really play casually.
What if?
This is how the “normal” Larissa would play ESO: Compared to other MMORPGs, I am very relaxed in ESO. Otherwise, I need to progress quickly for my peace of mind. I usually try to make the most of my characters. So how should I actually play ESO?
I would probably have all classes leveled to 50 multiple times with who knows how many champion points. Also, a solo build for each one, so I could complete the dungeons in ESO by myself.
And why don’t I have that? Quite simply, because I don’t want to. In ESO, I throw my usual playstyle overboard. I can’t tell you why that is.
In ESO, I enjoy sitting with other players in the house and chatting via voice chat
Maybe it’s due to the open world and level adjustment. I can go anywhere at any time. My level and my equipment are almost irrelevant. So I don’t necessarily have to achieve something to play certain content.
But probably it’s just the game feel. In ESO, I feel like casually playing. I want to log in whenever I like and do what I want. No fixed raid dates or other obligations. And there’s probably nothing wrong with that.
How is it with you? How much are you focused on progress in games?
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