The Time-Lost Proto-Drake has been one of the rarest and most sought-after mounts since its debut in Wrath of the Lich King in World of Warcraft. A certain Papaplatte has been craving this creature for many years. That’s why there was an 11-hour long farming marathon on Twitch now.
Why is there a farming marathon? The well-known streamer and YouTuber Papaplatte announced on September 7, 2025, the hunt for the Time-Lost Proto-Drake from World of Warcraft. The self-proclaimed goal: “Today we save my childhood.” Papaplatte’s wingman: the YouTuber and streamer BastiGHG.
Before starting the hunt, Papaplatte explains that he has been searching for this dragon since he was “13, 14, or 15” years old. However, he has never found it. Until now! But on the “Day of Days”, that is supposed to change. They will farm until the dragon is defeated and the mount is looted, so goes the plan.
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What is the difficulty? Unlike many other opponents in WoW that can drop mounts, the Time-Lost Proto-Drake, fortunately, rewards its conquerors with a 100 percent chance. The difficulty lies in finding this dragon in the Storm Peaks of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
The bronze-colored lizard can randomly appear at various locations around the Temple of Storms, from where it then makes one of several possible rounds through the zone at a high altitude. Once defeated, it also takes a considerable amount of time for it to respawn – reports range from 1 to 72 hours (Source: wowhead.com).
Who is Papaplatte? Kevin Andreas Teller is a German web video producer, podcaster, and one of the largest content creators in the country. His main channel on Twitch has 3 million followers, and his main channel on YouTube has 1.26 million subscribers. There are also various secondary channels. Recently, there was some beef in the streaming community as one of his ex-editors publicly complained about him. In the end, it seems the dispute could be settled.
“I GOT HIM”
How does the hunt end? When a well-known content creator farms a mount in WoW for hours live, he usually doesn’t stay alone. Papaplatte was eventually able to rely on several spies watching the airspace of the Storm Peaks of Northrend.
And indeed, after 10 hours and 53 minutes, the long-awaited message finally appeared in the chat: Time-Lost Proto-Drake sighted! With his druid, the streamer immediately headed to the specified position to take down the flying fiend in flight form. The fight itself lasted – unsurprisingly – only a few moments.
Just before the 11-hour mark, the long-farmed reins finally landed in Papaplatte’s inventory: “I GOT HIM. I GOT HIM.” You can check out the rest of his joyful screams in this short clip on YouTube. The full stream can be found on Twitch.
How does the community react to the successful hunt? Alone under the YouTube clip, there are 12,136 thumbs up and more than 135 comments.
linah1998 writes there: “I had the stream running in the background all day, and it was such an awesome finale. Finally … the TLPD.”
flon3070 almost missed the finale: “I was there the whole time, fell asleep, and his screams woke me up, that’s why I didn’t miss it.”
obstgarden also had fun: “The stream was mega legendary and exciting throughout. I’m so happy for him. And thanks to BastiGHG for taking the time.”
In another article on MeinMMO, some other very rare mounts from World of Warcraft were discussed because these had significantly higher drop chances during an event. Fingers crossed that Blizzard will bring this bonus back from time to time: WoW: 5 rare mounts you should farm now with the mount buff
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At release, Fallout 76 struggled with many issues, and not only regarding its technology. The marketing also faced a lot of criticism. Now, a former executive and the person who endorsed part of it back then is speaking out.
In the first weeks, there was significant criticism from the community that the game did not deserve a 1.0 release. It was said to be too unfinished and should go back into development for a few more months or longer. User ratings plummeted.
However, aside from the technical problems, there was also discontent among players: some Fallout fans felt betrayed by an online game without NPCs. A particularly large outcry was caused by the Collector’s Edition.
What was the problem with the Collector’s Edition? Bethesda offered a strictly limited Power Armor Edition for a proud 200 Euros. Contents: A T-51 Power Armor helmet with a carrying bag, a map of the game world (that glows in the dark), miniatures, and in-game rewards. Of course, also the game itself in a steelbook.
Apart from the fact that the helmet was not really wearable because it could allegedly mold, the biggest problem with the collector’s edition was the carrying bag. Bethesda advertised it as: “West Tek travel bag made from canvas”.
Canvas is a very durable, high-quality material that can withstand a lot and is therefore somewhat more expensive. Instead of this bag, however, the Power Armor packages contained only a bag made of cheap nylon. The buyers felt – rightly so – cheated.
After some time, Bethesda backtracked and stated that it was all due to a shortage and delivery problems with canvas. Later, the bags were replaced for the buyers. However, the entire issue with the Collector’s Edition still annoys a former executive today.
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Everything you need to know about Fallout 76 – in 2 minutes
In an interview with DBLTAP, Hines now talks about his time at Bethesda and about Fallout 76 – particularly about the Collector’s Edition. According to Hines, a bag should never have been part of the edition; that only happened after he had already endorsed it. He says:
They tried to give the Collector’s Edition a higher value. We’re always fighting with the finance people over margins. I had powerful tantrums. “We can’t charge people 300 dollars for this; it’s a damn insult!”
[…] My biggest mistake was not insisting on making [bags] right away and sending one to anyone who wanted one. Because I was still angry that this thing was even in there. And nobody told me that, or that there was a canvas shortage. That might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever done at Bethesda.
Despite the initial difficulties, Fallout 76 has improved over the years. Bugs have been fixed, the world has been significantly expanded, and even NPCs have found their way into Appalachia, the game world of Fallout 76.
Helldivers 2 has been released for over a year and millions of players have experienced a lot. A new Xbox diver is now showing the veterans his method for dealing with the Termites and shocking them in the process.
What kind of approach is this? The Xbox diver Bannerbord has shown the brave Helldivers on Reddit how he deals with the bugs as a new player, who has only been playing on Xbox since the game launched. The war against the bugs is still raging in the galaxy of Helldivers 2, which received a major update with the last expansion.
Instead of shooting the bugs like ordinary soldiers from Over-Earth with firearms, airstrikes, grenades, or other normal weapons, the recruit chooses a different path.
In a video on Reddit, he shows how he armed with a flag jumps on the back of bugs and forcefully drives the Over-Earth flag into their bodies. Those who want to see this shocking way of fighting can find the video here:
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How are players reacting to the new method? The players of Helldivers 2 are shocked by the actions of the new recruit. For over a year, the Helldivers have honorably fought against the bugs. That a new recruit is now resorting to such barbaric methods causes outrage. Many veterans, however, also celebrate the player’s courage. On Reddit, the veterans write:
Worldly-Inevitable82: “This is one of the most glorious expressions of patriotism I’ve ever seen.”
pabloleon: “[…] You are not only right, Helldiver, you are democratically right, and that is the best kind of right o7.”
Common_Vagrant: “I am so proud of these new recruits.”
Fun_Elk_4949: “I like your style and enthusiasm. If this works, I want to know.”
Additionally, DoeJrPuck shows a drawn picture on Reddit that depicts the command center of Over-Earth, where the officers are shocked by the operation.
How is the war against the bugs going? With the new expansion, the Helldivers should take the war to the home worlds of the bugs. The enemies are showing themselves to be stubborn. The Helldivers’ campaign against the Termites is currently in its second phase.
Brave soldiers must explore a home world of the bugs while defending another planet as an operational base. The researchers from Over-Earth hope to find new effective methods against the Termites this way.
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
That the new recruits are already resorting to such democratic means to bring the guided democracy to the planets of the Termites shows that even Xbox divers already know how the game works. However, they are not doing so without the help of the veterans: 20 quick tips for Helldivers 2 to make your start easier
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The release of Borderlands 4 is around the corner, and it’s about time you choose one of the four Vault Hunters. To make this decision a bit easier for you, we summarize the most important information about the classes here and compare them with other Vault Hunters.
What classes are there? In Borderlands 4, there are four Vault Hunters, each with different abilities and play styles:
Vex – the Siren
Rafa – the Exo Soldier
Amon – the Smith Knight
Harlowe – the Gravitar
What exactly the four classes of Borderlands can do, we have already summarized for you here: Borderlands 4: All classes with story and skills. Therefore, we want to focus more on the already known information. Since we have a large Destiny community at MeinMMO, we also provide a small outlook on whether these Vault Hunters resemble a specific Guardian class.
Vex the Siren
What makes Vex stand out? Vex is the Siren of Borderlands 4 and can adjust the elemental type of her action skill to the elemental type of the equipped weapon. In battle, she uses phase energy to create various minions, such as the deadly feline Rabatzi or phase clones of Vex, which use either firearms or scythes for melee damage. Additionally, the skill tree suggests that there will be at least one build that focuses on bleed damage.
Vex fits you if…
you like to play Necromancer in other games and let minions or pets do the work for you.
you preferred to play FL4K in Borderlands 3.
you do not want to be limited to single elemental types with your action skills.
you like to focus on bleed builds.
you want not only classic weapons but also special abilities.
Does Vex resemble a Guardian from Destiny 2? So far, we see no resemblance of Vex to a Guardian in Destiny 2. However, this might make her interesting for Destiny players looking to experience something entirely new.
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Borderlands 4 zeigt im Trailer, wie die gestresste Kassiererin Vex zu ihren Sirenen-Kräften kam
Rafa the Exo Soldier
What makes Rafa stand out? Rafa is a real soldier and therefore an expert in the use of weapons and combat equipment. Nevertheless, his skill trees suggest different play styles. With the arc blades, he is a fast melee fighter. The Peacekeeper cannons are a gadget that you can activate during a battle and then forget about, as they will shoot at your enemies on their own. The Apophis Lance, on the other hand, is a powerful cannon that could deal a lot of concentrated damage in critical situations.
Rafa fits you if…
you enjoy playing the classic soldier in Borderlands without extraterrestrial or divine abilities.
you like to spam gadgets like grenades.
you want a cannon that deals a lot of damage in one hit, potentially in a boss fight (Apophis Lance).
you prefer simple skills like automated turrets that you can activate and then forget about.
you enjoyed playing Zane in Borderlands 3 or preferred Zer0 or Axton in Borderlands 2.
you found Cyberpunk 2077 cool and were a fan of the mantis blades.
Does Rafa resemble a Guardian from Destiny 2? Rafa is comparable to the Hunter from Destiny 2, although there are, of course, significant differences – after all, these are two different games. The Blade Dancer Hunter is similarly melee-oriented as Rafa with the arc blades, and the Apophis Lance of the Vault Hunter could have a similar playstyle to the Gunslinger Hunter’s revolver.
Amon the Smith Knight
What makes Amon stand out? Amon, as the Smith Knight, is a versatile fighter. A look at his skill trees reveals that he can be used very variably due to his smithing skills. He can create various weapons like axes, hammers, swords, or a whip and a shield, all of which have specific elemental types like cryo, fire, and shock, or he can dive into battle with his bare fists. Depending on which skill tree and thus which weapons you choose, Amon is either a bruiser or a tank class. His skills are mainly designed for short to medium range.
Amon fits you if…
you like to play aggressively and want to engage in melee combat with powerful abilities.
you want to deal elemental damage regardless of your weapons.
you enjoy setting your enemies on fire.
you preferred to play Brick and Krieg in Borderlands 1 and 2.
you like to freeze opponents that want to get close to you.
you want to test different play styles and skills with a single Vault Hunter.
you want to play a tank that deflects enemy fire with a shield.
Does Amon resemble a Guardian from Destiny 2? Amon has various skills that remind of the Titan in Destiny 2, especially the hammers, which he can throw like the Sunbreaker Titan. Additionally, he can carry a shield in front of him like the Sentinel Titan, which blocks attacks.
What makes Harlowe stand out? Harlowe is basically a fake Siren. She uses technological aids to deploy skills that were rather associated with Sirens in the predecessors. For example, she can trap enemies in a bubble and put them in stasis and then throw that bubble to the ground. Alternatively, with her CHROMA accelerator, she has a kind of mobile mini-nuke and can inflict massive radiation damage or use a flux generator that creates an energy field that traps enemies and deals cryo damage.
Harlowe fits you if…
you want to deal massive AoE damage and enjoy crowd control.
you prefer cryo and radiation damage.
you enjoyed playing Sirens like Maya or Amara in the predecessors.
Does Harlowe resemble a Guardian from Destiny 2? Harlowe has a skill with the CHROMA accelerator and the energy pocket it generates that strongly resembles the Voidwalker Warlock, as she also shoots a kind of Nova bomb at enemies. Additionally, the bubble she uses with her “Null Point” action skill somewhat resembles a stronger version of the Vortex grenade.
The DLC “Legacy of The Forge” will be released on September 9, 2025, for all versions of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has already played through the new adventure and reveals what to expect without any spoilers.
One of these DLCs – “Legacy of The Forge” – will be released for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on September 9, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series S|X, PS5, and PS5 Pro, and I have already played through the story content of the package.
If you want to do the same, you need either the Gold or Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come 2, the currently 22.50 euro expansion pass on Steam, or the DLC as a standalone purchase (the exact price of “Legacy of The Forge” is currently not visible in the stores; the previous DLC “Encounters with Death” costs 5.99 euros without discount).
Who writes here? Karsten Scholz is actually the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. However, he has also felt at home in the genre of single-player RPGs since the good old SNES days. With Kingdom Come: Deliverance, he spent nearly 60 hours at launch. In part 2, it has become significantly more hours. He spent around 8 hours on “Legacy of The Forge” over the weekend.
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Back to the Roots
In the new DLC, you can expect a journey into the past of Heinrich and his adoptive father Martin. He was known to be a blacksmith and learned his iron-forming skills in Kuttenberg. However, the once-famous forge fell victim to a fire. Today, only an old woman named Magdalena lives in the ruins.
When you visit the decaying forge in the southeast of Kuttenberg with Heinrich, you will automatically activate the first story sequence of the new DLC. In conversation with Magdalena, there is an exciting option for you: to rebuild the forge where Heinrich’s father learned his craft and restore its former glory.
This includes uncovering a buried project of the old master blacksmith that would benefit all people in Kuttenberg, which at the time was doomed to fail due to betrayal and selfishness.
Here you can see the trailer for the new DLC:
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lets you practice blacksmithing in the new DLC “Legacy of The Forge.”
Get to the Blacksmith Hammer
However, you can’t just implement all this. Only members of the local Craft Guild are allowed to run a forge in Kuttenberg. Additionally, you need money, an excellent reputation as a blacksmith, and assistance in realizing the project. There is a lot to do!
If you didn’t enjoy blacksmithing in the main game, you probably won’t have much fun with “Legacy of The Forge.” Both in the guild’s suitability test and in daily operations at your new forge, you need to swing the hammer to create swords, axes, and horseshoes.
For those who have never played Kingdom Come: Blacksmithing is linked to a kind of mini-game, where you work through various steps and must pay attention to strike rhythm, heat of the object being formed, and strike position.
The adventure begins with this burned forge.
Fulfilling customer requests not only earns you money but also increases your reputation in the town. The same goes for other new activities that come with the DLC to Kuttenberg. Sometimes you will need to help your new guild colleagues return stolen goods. Or friendly duels await you with the sword, in fistfights, archery, or dice.
You can also increase your reputation by donating to the church or for upcoming tournaments, or by supporting the renowned figures from the rat hole during some night-and-fog actions. Each day, you only have a selection of tasks available that rotate in the morning.
By the way, not only Karsten was able to play the DLC; colleague Jasmin also had the chance to peek into the new content:
It’s worth boosting Heinrich’s reputation as a blacksmith in Kuttenberg. The higher your reputation, the more options you have to renovate and expand your forge and the associated property.
Over time, you can give the main house a shingle roof, limestone facade, decorative grape vines, and an inviting shop sign. Then you can continue in the garden with a stone fountain, a barn with cows, a paved path, and a gate with wrought iron decoration. And your chamber also needs a complete makeover, with nice furniture and a warming ceramic oven.
Slowly, we expand Heinrich’s new home.
Great: Many of the purchases provide you with tangible benefits. If you read books under a chandelier, it increases the reading quality in the chamber and earns you blacksmithing reputation more efficiently. Honeycombs will provide you daily with honey. If you indulge in an alchemy greenhouse, you can brew potions at home.
Building such a cozy yet useful home for Heinrich out of the burned ruins is highly motivating and satisfying. And it offers veterans of Kingdom Come 2 a great opportunity to invest the riches accumulated over time into a nice side project. Such a stable with a pigsty can cost as much as 1,200 coins.
A Heartwarming Story
There is another reason why boosting your reputation is worthwhile! Not only are the upgrades to your home linked to your blacksmith reputation, but so are other contents, including important milestones of the new story. You may need to grind these new activities for several days to raise your reputation enough for the story to continue.
This is to prevent you from seeing everything in a very short time. However, this artificial barrier made me feel somewhat slowed down in two places. It also didn’t help that many of the new tasks feel rather generic (and thus like work).
No wonder: Most activities in the blacksmith career are procedurally generated. Only behind a few of the side quests are stories worth mentioning that entertain well. However, the clear highlights are the sections of the main story of the DLC.
Heinrich, one of his helpers, and the local bailiff just before the project is completed.
In these, we learn not only more about Heinrich’s father but also about other residents of Kuttenberg who had connections with the forge and who have not had it easy over the years. Some of these broken personalities find through Heinrich a fulfilling task, a chance at redemption, or a new home.
All the story threads then come together after a few hours in a feel-good ending when the major project for Kuttenberg is finally completed successfully, and all the helpers can bask in the applause of the townspeople. It may sound cheesy, but it’s a heartwarming moment when considering what many of the characters have gone through.
What Else Does the DLC Bring?
Apart from the new content surrounding the blacksmith career, there are primarily technical improvements in Kingdom Come 2:
a new HDR mode for corresponding monitors
a dynamic HUD system that allows you to hide certain interface elements dynamically
an extended photo mode with even more options
support for Intel XeSS, a new upscaling technology that works similarly to Nvidia’s DLSS-SR, but primarily maximizes Intel GPUs
This was once a dirty ruin.
Is “Legacy of The Forge” Worth It?
Even though I sometimes got annoyed with the slow pace of the new DLC story and found some of the blacksmith activities quite generic, I still had several hours of fun with Heinrich’s new adventure.
Kingdom Come 2 is simply a fantastic RPG, and the DLC touches on many different areas like fighting, dice, archery, puzzles, fistfights, break-ins, and more, despite the focus on blacksmithing.
Moreover, in the main quests and selected side quests, you get to experience all the strengths that made the stories of the main game so entertaining: memorable characters, quirky situational comedy, and well-written and voiced dialogues. If you enjoyed all that in the main game and have no aversion to blacksmithing, go for it!
By the way, it will be exciting again in Q4, as the perhaps most exciting DLC for Kingdom Come 2 will be released then. It goes to the monastery – veterans of the first part of the RPG series know what that could mean! You can find more details here: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Roadmap announces new monastery quest
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The next Spotlight Hour is coming up in Pokémon GO. Don’t miss it.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a 60-minute event that takes place every week on Tuesday. You can expect at least one Pokémon that will appear almost everywhere during this short event. Additionally, the event is accompanied by a bonus.
The next Spotlight Hour features Trubbish. The Pokémon combined with the bonus means you shouldn’t miss this event.
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Spotlight Hour on September 9 – Start Time and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As always, the event starts at 6:00 PM. It will end at 7:00 PM.
Which bonus is active? Every Pokémon you catch during the Spotlight Hour will give you double the amount of Stardust. The bonus is a strong enhancement for Trubbish. This Pokémon is one of those that, by default, gives you more Stardust for each catch.
Each one gives you a whopping 750 Stardust. Combined with the bonus, this means you get 1,500 Stardust for each catch. If you also use a Star Piece, you can increase this amount by another 50%, allowing you to get 2,250 Stardust per catch.
If you make full use of the Spotlight Hour and catch Pokémon for the entire 60 minutes, you can earn a considerable amount of Stardust.
Can you catch Shiny Trubbish? Yes. The Shiny variant of Trubbish is also active in the game and can be caught by you. However, the chance of encountering it is not increased during the Spotlight Hour.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Definitely. As mentioned earlier, you can use the event to collect a nice amount of Stardust. This is especially needed in the game to strengthen your Pokémon or to teach them a second Charged Attack.
If you want to use Trubbish and its evolution, Garbodor, for battles, you should reconsider that plan. Both Pokémon are not exactly among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
Not only the Spotlight Hours await you in September in the game. There are again a variety of events, raids, and other content that are active in the game this month. If you want to know what exactly they are, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Faker is a pro when it comes to League of Legends. Now he is also entering the K-Pop industry, with a small cameo in a successful K-Pop band.
Where is Faker performing? The Korean pop band Stray Kids has been indispensable in the K-Pop industry for several years. MeinMMO editor Jasmin was also at one of their concerts and was thrilled. On August 22, 2025, the band released their new album Karma and a new music video for the single Ceremony.
You can watch the video on YouTube. It has now collected over 53 million views and over 1.4 million likes (as of September 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM):
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In the music video, the Stray Kids are shown in different sports. At the very end, there’s a very special sport to see, as Faker is suddenly sitting at a mouse and keyboard. There is a zoom into his face and he does his iconic pose, where he brings a finger to his mouth.
Faker is known for his outstanding performances in the e-sports sector, especially in League of Legends. Faker’s appearance lasts only 3 seconds. But this time is enough to excite both fans and the Stray Kids themselves.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
A Member of Stray Kids is a Huge Faker Fan
How is Faker’s appearance received by fans? Many of the comments under the video praise Stray Kids. There are also fans who are happy about Faker’s appearance. User Euamopudimm writes that Faker’s appearance came unexpectedly but is simultaneously incredible.
Kiwix-o1s even says that the end with Faker is the best ending ever. Also on Reddit, Faker’s appearance is a topic of conversation. User T1ma99 thinks the LoL player is doing side quests.
Some members of Stray Kids themselves are also big fans of Faker. Among them, Felix stands out, who stands out with his deep voice while singing. He has been a huge fan of the LoL legend for years and has shown it in several of his appearances (see TikTok).
In an interview about their new music video, he also revealed that Faker filmed the scene while Stray Kids were performing their tour on another continent (see K-entertainment News). He is overwhelmed by his performance and hopes to meet him in person one day. If they meet, Felix wants to play games with him (see BizEnter).
By the way: The members of Stray Kids are all passionate LoL players. According to member Changbin, many hover between the bronze, silver, and gold ranks. Only Felix is said to have worked so hard that he achieved platinum.
K-Pop is currently in the spotlight due to the movie KPop Demon Hunters. The film on Netflix is breaking record after record. But who of the three protagonists is actually the strongest fighter? MeinMMO answers the question: KPop Demon Hunters: Which member of the HUNTR/X is the strongest?
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A player was sure that he could trick all opponents in Baldur’s Gate 3 with one idea. But he was unaware that his first victim would become a beloved camp member.
What was the player’s plan? The player and Reddit user LittleFox-In-TheBox writes that he encountered a situation in Act Three of Baldur’s Gate 3 that immediately inspired a seemingly brilliant idea.
In the Szarr estate, Cazador’s palace, he comes across a room where the cursed corpse of the girl Victoria lies. The necrotic aura emanating from her deals 4d6 + 4 necrotic damage to all targets within range (or half if the target succeeds on a Wisdom saving throw).
The player had the clever idea that he could use the corpse and its aura in future battles for his own purposes and sent the dead girl for safekeeping to his chest in camp. However, when he returned to camp next, he had to witness a plan backfiring. The chest could not stop the curse of the corpse – leading to Scratch, the camp dog, being killed.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
Player refuses to accept the dog’s death
How did the player react? The player reports that he almost cried when he found the dead dog next to the chest. He could not see himself continuing under these circumstances and decided to reload the last save – which cost him a hefty 3 hours of gameplay. But he gladly accepted that.
“It’s absolutely okay to save scum [relying on old saves and reloading as needed] if it’s for Scratch,” writes nycbroncos on Reddit, who can very much relate to the player’s actions.
Another player is less concerned about the dog, but about the habit of many players to stuff all corpses into chests: “This thread makes me aware that so many people stash the corpses of their enemies in chests in their camp…” (PK_Gaming1 on Reddit)
Another player wonders about a completely different thing that the author of the Reddit post should reconsider in the future: “Three hours of gameplay is the craziest part about it. Do you not save out of paranoia every two minutes?” (viewbtwnvillages on Reddit)
What is behind Victoria, the cursed child? The girl’s corpse with the necrotic aura was once the daughter of one of Cazador’s vampires, Leon Onufrio, who lived in the basement of the house with his daughter. He was afraid that the other vampires would take too much interest in Victoria and cursed her, so that if anyone attacked his daughter, the curse would transfer to the attacker.
The vampire Dalyra, who also lived in the estate, sought a cure for her vampirism and hoped to have found the solution through Victoria’s young blood. However, when she bit and killed her, Victoria’s curse began to spread. Since then, she has been in the room where players can find her.
Baldur’s Gate 3 spares no characters, not even beloved companions like Scratch, no matter how cute he is. Not only many players, but also the other companions and camp members have grown very fond of him, as can be recognized from the sad voice lines when Scratch does not survive the journey: Baldur’s Gate 3: All companions have a sad line in case your beloved dog dies
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In No Man’s Sky players can design and build their own spaceships since the last update. Even the first creative ideas impress the boss.
What is this feature? Since the new “Voyagers” update added at the end of August 2025 to No Man’s Sky, players are allowed to design their own spaceships. Previously, they could find, buy, and repair ships, but designing was not possible.
The new update has introduced a comprehensive shipbuilding system where players can now assemble ships from hundreds of individual parts. They can also scrap unwanted ships to obtain components for their own creations.
The new mode allows players to relive the procedurally generated world by creating their own cool, fun, or quirky creations. Even the boss personally celebrates the best designs.
Here you can see a moving story about the game:
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No Man’s Sky player is in such a desperate situation with his permadeath character that the developers are paying him their last respects
Boss honors the best builds
How are the new buildings received? Players of No Man’s Sky share their new spaceship designs on social media. A spaceship designed to look like a Nokia phone received over 41,000 upvotes on Reddit. The creator describes it as indestructible, just like the real mobile phone model.
Other creations receive not only praise from fans, but also the boss and founder of No Man’s Sky, Sean Murray, celebrates the players’ builds. Whatever he likes, he posts on his profile on X.com, thereby honoring the builders exceptionally.
A creator who landed on the boss’s profile with their artwork now shares their joy on Reddit.
How does the builder feel? On Reddit, user xGAMER4GODx shares their happiness. They mention that the boss posted their spaceship “NCC-1701–U.S.S. Enterprise D Variant” on X.com. The spaceship design originates from Star Trek and plays a central role in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
The builder feels honored by the boss’s post and also thanks for all the positive comments. They say a complete tutorial showing how to build the ship would take over 6 hours, but they posted a short video on Reddit showing how they built the spaceship.
With the new update of No Man’s Sky, the developers have enabled players to experience their game in completely new ways. The space game is now nine years old and continues to receive updates. What the major spaceship update has brought, you can find out here: New update from No Man’s Sky focuses on the “most important character” of the game
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In Pokémon GO the “Event to Celebrate Pokémon Concierge” is starting soon. It has a pretty cool costume on board.
When does the event take place? The start of the Concierge celebration is on September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The event will run until Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
The occasion for the event is the release of the second season of “Pokémon Concierge” on Netflix. It’s about Haru, a concierge who experiences adventures at the Pokémon resort.
What is the highlight of the event? You can see it in the title image! Swablu with a floatie appears as a costumed Pokémon. You can encounter it in the wild and, with some luck, catch it with a special background. It also has an increased shiny chance.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
All contents of the “Event to Celebrate Pokémon Concierge”
Not only does Swablu with a floatie appear in the wild, but also Se Jong and Shinx. The following bonuses apply:
Increased shiny chance for Swablu with a floatie
Double candy when catching
Buddy gifts more often
Snapshot surprises with figures from Pokémon Concierge
There are field research tasks with event Pokémon
A time-limited research with event Pokémon is also running
In raids, you will encounter the following Pokémon. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk:
Level 1: Pikachu*, Magikarp*, Shinx*
Level 3: Arcanine, Dragonite, Luxray
Additionally, there is an option to receive another limited-time research in the shop.
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? A lot, because the new month is pretty full of new events. After the Concierge event is over, it will soon continue with the Psychic Spectacle. And the Community Day with Flabébé is also upcoming. We show you all the dates here: All Events in Pokémon GO in September 2025.
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Some games for the Switch 2 can only be purchased as a download code. A developer explains the reason behind this: The game cards of the Switch 2 are simply too slow for large, extensive games.
Those who purchased games for the Switch 2 in stores will have noticed more often that these no longer contain the entire game, but often just a download code. You have to download the game directly from the eShop.
This causes dissatisfaction among collectors and fans of physical media, but it is necessary due to technical limitations, a Ubisoft developer recently explained. This was reported by the English-speaking magazine ArsTechnica.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video
The official “game cards” have too low a data transfer rate
Rob Bantin, “Snowdrop Audio Architect” at Ubisoft, explained that some games for the Switch 2 are not available as traditional physical cartridges, but only via download or so-called game key cards: You buy a case in the store, but inside is just a piece of paper with a code for the game.
Rob Bantin explained on BlueSky that the game cards of the Switch 2 have a problem: they have too low a data transfer rate to meet the technical requirements of the game. Since Star Wars Outlaws relies on large amounts of data and is particularly designed for fast streaming of large game worlds, the gaming experience on a traditional cartridge would have been affected by longer loading times. Bantin said:
Snowdrop [an engine from Ubisoft] relies heavily on disk streaming for its open-world environments, and we found that the Switch 2 cards simply did not deliver the performance we needed for our quality goal. I cannot recall that the cost of the cards was ever mentioned – probably because it was irrelevant.
He added that it might have been different if they had developed the game directly for the Switch 2 rather than just porting it to the new platform. From this perspective, he believes the right decision was made (via BlueSky.app):
I think if we had developed a game from the ground up for Switch 2, it might have been different. As it was, we developed a game around the SSDs of the original target platforms, and then Switch 2 came along a while later. In this case, I think our leaders made the right decision.
How fast is the Switch 2 anyway?
The maximum data rate of the Switch 2 cartridges is around 400 MB/s, which is significantly lower than that of SSDs, and not sufficient to ensure the desired quality of the open-world game.
The “MicroSD Express” memory cards of the Switch 2 are somewhat faster than the new cartridges (over 800 MB/s).
In comparison, internal SSDs remain significantly faster: Sony recommends an M.2 SSD for the PS5 with a read speed of 5,500 MB/s or faster. The internal SSD of the Xbox Series X is somewhat slower, but still delivers 2,400 MB/s.
Star Wars: Outlaws would have easily fit on a memory card with its around 20 GB, but the read speed would have caused problems.
In Final Fantasy XIV, there have recently been ongoing discussions – of all things concerning the story, for which the game is actually celebrated. Now the Director and Producer says he wants to put the player characters back in the spotlight and give them cool moves.
What does Naoki Yoshida say?In an interview with PC Games N, Naoki Yoshida, the Director and Producer of Final Fantasy XIV, talks about wanting to focus more on the player and their character in the game:
When it comes to expressing the unique role of players as heroes and showcasing really cool cutscenes and scenes where we can convey a true “hero experience” and highlight the “strength of the hero,” we want to pay more attention to this aspect in the future.
In Patch 7.3, there is a scene that strongly puts the player character in the spotlight. There are even class-specific animations that have brought a lot of joy to subscribers. At the same time, however, Yoshida emphasizes that the team cannot create these special animations for every patch. Just the information that the player character is supposed to be back in the spotlight could bring joy to the community.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
Story Fans vs Story Skippers – A Tough Balance
What moves have brought joy? Without spoiling too much: In the main quest of Patch 7.3, which concludes the story of Dawntrail, there is a pretty epic scene. The Warrior of Light, the player character, blocks an attack from a powerful opponent.
The special thing? In response to the block, the Warrior of Light attacks during the cutscene, and each combat job available in the game received its own animation for this. Such a thing has not been seen in the game before.
Yoshida says that they will not always manage to incorporate these sequences into the main scenario. But when it makes sense and the idea fits, they would consider it. The team has reportedly received particularly positive feedback from players who are very enthusiastic about the story.
For those who, on the other hand, cannot connect much with the main quest, it has been more unpleasant: Story Skippers do exactly that – they skip the story and do not read it. However, in this sequence, they were forced to do exactly that. For the development team, it is difficult to find the right balance between story players and those who just want to play the new, difficult battle as quickly as possible.
What was the feedback on Dawntrail in general? Since the release of the current expansion Dawntrail in July 2024, there has been ongoing negative feedback from players. Of the biggest points mentioned were the comparatively weak main story, the poorly written NPCs, and the fact that the player’s character took on a only mentoring role for the first time.
With Patch 7.3, which was released in early August 2025, the story of Dawntrail is now officially completed. On Reddit, players are currently discussing whether the expansion was really that bad. The consensus is that while Dawntrail does not reach the highs of Shadowbringers and Endwalker, it is by no means a fundamentally bad expansion.
FFXIV: If you come from a 10/10, it feels like a 3/10.
Other MMOs: If you constantly get a 6/10, it feels like a 9/10.
Anyone who knows The Lord of the Rings knows Gollum and probably his actor Andy Serkis. For him, the role was the big breakthrough, but it was also a risk. At one point, Serkis was even advised against participating in the film.
Gollum is undoubtedly one of the most famous characters from The Lord of the Rings and is also one of the Ring-bearers. Alongside heroes like Aragorn, Gandalf, or Frodo, the small, thin creature with its iconic voice has stuck in the minds of many viewers.
Gollum is played by British actor Andy Serkis. For him, the role was a breakthrough and made him famous worldwide. Besides Gollum, he also played the ape Caesar in Planet of the Apes, also thanks to motion capture technology. This means that a performance is recorded in a dedicated studio and with a specially designed suit by numerous cameras and subsequently digitized.
Thanks to his work on The Lord of the Rings, Serkis became one of the key actors for digital characters. And that, despite the fact that he was initially advised against taking on the role of Gollum.
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Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
“I wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole”
How did Serkis fare? In the podcast “One Zoom to Rule Them All” by Josh Gad on YouTube, a number of actors from the trilogy gathered and talked about their work. Andy Serkis recalls how it all began with Gollum.
He received the offer to play the role. It sounded exciting at first: a film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings being shot in New Zealand. Serkis was to voice a digital character.
However, when he spoke to a colleague about it, the reaction was anything but positive:
I remember that I was in Prague, working on an adaptation of Oliver Twist, and I told another actor I was working with, “I think I’m going to New Zealand to voice this digital character.” He asked, “Will your face be seen on screen?” I replied, “No, it won’t.” He said, “Buddy, I wouldn’t touch that with a ten-foot pole.”
Andy Serkis
The problem was clear: the role would not show Serkis’s face. Many actors consider it important that their performance is visible on the screen. Simply lending a voice to a character and being replaced by a computer-generated 3D figure is not for everyone.
Today, modern technology allows motion capture representations to correspond to the actor’s performance in the smallest detail. Facial expressions and movements are directly transferred. When Peter Jackson planned his film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings back in 1999, however, the technology was still in its infancy.
Serkis recalls a conversation he had:
Pete said, “I’m not exactly sure how this will work out, but we’re trying out this new method called motion capture. We want someone on set who can play Gollum, but no actor could portray him the way we envision him.”
Andy Serkis
The plan worked: Serkis embodied Gollum using motion capture, though his actual movements were not used 1:1. Rather, his performance served as reference material for the animators behind the scenes to know how Gollum moves.
Only the voice that Serkis lent to Gollum is truly authentic. And there is one moment when the actor is actually seen with his face: in the prologue of Part 3, he plays Sméagol, who later becomes Gollum.
Despite the later success, Gollum as a digital character was a significant risk. Two years earlier, George Lucas had already introduced a similar CGI character with Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars Episode I – with moderate success. Binks appeared comparatively less lifelike, and Peter Jackson wanted to surpass that with Gollum. It is also thanks to the outstanding performance of Andy Serkis that this endeavor succeeded. Soon, he will embody the role once again in his own film: Gollum movie release timeline, allowing appearances from all 9 companions
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Loot is the most important aspect in games like Diablo 4. While the competition allows its players to only show loot that meets self-selected criteria, Blizzard does not offer a personal filter function. However, even the developers acknowledge that their current system will not function for much longer.
What is the Loot Filter all about?
Loot Filters allow players to only see loot that meets certain properties. For example: Anything that does not have property X may fall on the ground, but will not be displayed.
The system is especially useful for players in endgame, when they only need specific stats for improvements and do not want to compare everything. Experts like wudijo have been calling for a Loot Filter since release.
This is what Blizzard says now: In a new video with “Burning Questions” (previously known as Campfire Chats), Community Manager Bluddshed asks the developers of Diablo 4 the most important questions players have been asking lately.
The video covers topics like Lilith, the seasonal powers of Season 10 and Whispers, but most importantly the key feature: Loot. It is stated that rare and magical items will no longer drop in Torment difficulties starting from Season 10.
Many fans might find the question about Loot Filters more exciting. Here, Design Director Dan Tanguay responds:
We have definitely heard the feedback. And we have done many different things that we had to accomplish before revamping itemization. We have introduced something like smart filters and I think we have reached the limit of this approach.
We are talking about Loot Filters, but I can’t really say more about it yet.
Der Mann, der Diablo gerettet hat, verlässt Blizzard nach 5 Jahren
Blizzard is significantly adjusting loot with Season 10 – once again
In addition to possible loot filters and the previously mentioned omission of weak items in the endgame, the loot tables of the Uber bosses in Season 10 will be adjusted. Each boss will drop items that are more appropriate for them – more detailed information is not yet available.
Furthermore, it is supposed to become generally easier to obtain uniques. The chance for unique items in all content will be increased, so that bosses will no longer be the only valid source for the powerful items.
With the next approach, they want to give the community more of what they seem to want: to be able to show how well they are doing with their builds in every content. The leaderboards are supposed to reflect this and be created with this thought in mind.
The Twitch streamer Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe wants to test the new Anno 117: Pax Romana in his stream, but digital amnesia is holding him back as he cannot remember his password. He needs it for the Ubisoft account, as only then can games from the publisher be played.
What kind of obstacle is this? When HandOfBlood wants to try the new Anno 117: Pax Romana together with his viewers in his Twitch stream, he is interrupted by a pop-up window: He is asked to log in to his Ubisoft Connect account.
Ubisoft has its own launcher: Ubisoft Connect, which was called Uplay until 2020. Games published by Ubisoft are bought, installed, started, and updated through this launcher. So anyone who wants to play a Ubisoft game must create an account there.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
“I just want to play Anno”
What is HandOfBlood trying? For HandOfBlood, signing up is more complicated than expected, as he cannot remember either his used email address or his password. The Twitch streamer seems to be trying various options until his account is blocked due to too many login attempts.
Eventually, HandOfBlood resigns himself to his now old account and wants to create a new one instead. First, he needs to find a name that is not already taken, then he sets a password and wants to log in.
However, Ubisoft has not only blocked the account of the Twitch streamer in the meantime, but, according to HandOfBlood, has also banned his entire IP address directly. HandOfBlood seems slightly desperate as he says: “I just want to play Anno” (source: YouTube) and later yells: “Ubisoft! Let me in!” (source: YouTube).
HandOfBlood writes to customer service, but there he does not receive a direct response, only a reassuring email saying that he will be contacted soon. The Twitch streamer tries to call the provided phone numbers, but to no avail.
When the Twitch streamer attempts his login again shortly thereafter, the publisher lets him through and HandOfBlood can finally play Anno.
You can watch a compilation of the events here on YouTube:
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The community empathizes: In the comments under the YouTube Short, there are numerous voices from the community who can relate to HandOfBlood’s frustration. d4vidyo confirms that every sign-up would go exactly like this, and Zero1831 indirectly agrees, stating that every gamer has experienced this feeling.
The user skolex3121 sums it up well: “It would be great advertising for a password manager.”
For fans of Destiny, a mobile game that offers an alternative version of the loot shooter was recently released. Destiny: Rising is now a little over a week old and has already positively surprised many players.
What distinguishes Destiny: Rising from Destiny 2? Destiny: Rising from NetEase, known for games like Diablo: Immortal and Marvel Rivals, was developed in collaboration with Bungie to make the Destiny world accessible to mobile players.
Some differences from Destiny 2 lie not only in the platform but also in its story, which takes place between the events of Destiny 1 and 2, as well as in the monetization. Destiny: Rising can be downloaded for free and is primarily funded through gacha, a mechanic that many players despise. Despite this mechanic, the overall sentiment towards the mobile game is quite positive. Players are celebrating what distinguishes Destiny: Rising from its predecessor.
Here you can see the trailer for Destiny: Rising, which was released on August 28, 2025:
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Destiny: Rising shows first gameplay in the trailer
“I really believe that Destiny: Rising is the best version of Destiny so far.”
What do players find so good about Destiny: Rising? On Reddit as well as X, various players share their opinions about the mobile game. Despite the various comments, it is clear that players are especially celebrating how the needs of the community are being addressed. This is summarized by player and Reddit user DaHlyHndGrnade on Reddit:
The progression of weapons and characters, the level of detail of toggleable features, the rewards from various activities, as well as its diversity and promotion of exploration. Also, navigation through the ping system, an overhauled map and better matchmaking contribute to the positive reception.
Players recognize that NetEase has engaged with the wishes of the player base.
“We are still in the honeymoon phase, but [Destiny:] Rising fixes many things that Bungie never really got right, and that is a big step forward, even if it is not perfect” (DaHlyHndGrnade on Reddit)
What are other comments from the community? The community’s reaction shows how much they have been waiting for their feedback on Destiny to be heard:
“90% of the gameplay in Destiny: Rising consists of features the community has been asking for for over a decade, and Bungie has messed it up time after time, saying: But then we would deliver too much!!!”, writes @not_umce on X.
“I wish they would bring this mobile game to console so we can stop playing the current Destiny,” says @drastic215 on X.
“Honestly, [Destiny: Rising] feels like how Destiny should have been. That never happened because Bungie didn’t want to accept it as an MMO, which I think Rising does,” writes LameSillyHero on Reddit.
“I downloaded it to hate it with better conscience, and in the end, I loved every part of the game,” says Long_Yeet on Reddit.
The positive reaction to Destiny: Rising comes as a surprise to many players. Our MeinMMO Destiny expert Christos Tsogos also gave the mobile game a chance and has to admit that Destiny: Rising, despite his fears and the unattractive gacha elements, offers a really solid gaming experience: I can hardly believe it myself, but Destiny: Rising is better than expected
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7 vs. Wild and Jens “Knossi” Knossalla simply share a lot. Not only was the Twitch streamer a two-time participant and winner of the survival series, but he was one of the most influential faces of the show alongside Fritz Meinecke. Now he wants to finally resolve a conflict from the show.
Who are the combatants? In the last season of 7 vs. Wild, the survival experts Stefan “Survival_Deutschland” and Joe Vogel clashed. Throughout several episodes, the two outdoor experts argued.
Even after the series, the dispute continued and escalated to a new level. Fans formed two sides, each standing by one of the professionals. In the end, however, fans agreed that both professionals did not communicate well, which was inappropriate in a survival situation.
Since the conflict between the two has never been resolved, Knossi is now getting involved and wants to settle the matter once and for all.
Here you can see more about Jens “Knossi” Knossalla:
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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
Conflict resolution in the container
What does Knossi have in mind? The Twitch streamer hosts his own season of Big Brother each year. Under the label “Knossi Edition,” he invites friendly influencers into the container, who then must compete in challenges like the actual candidates of the show, being monitored around the clock.
The influencer is currently considering which people he wants to include this year and has also invited the two combatants Joe Vogel and Stefan “Survival_Deutschland” for this purpose. According to Knossi, both have already agreed.
In the container, the two could then talk it out and reconcile in front of the cameras, or the dispute could escalate again.
However, Jens Knossalla is still unsure whether he really wants to put this idea into action, as the list of potential participants is simply too long and final decisions are still pending. You can find the stream excerpt on Reddit:
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What does Knossi have to do with 7 vs. Wild? For many, the Twitch streamer is considered one of the former candidates who impressed with performance and personality, although many initially underestimated him.
Knossi has become a fan of survival projects through the series and has repeatedly tested his limits in projects such as “Deep Down – Die Vergrabenen” and “Mission Unknown: Atlantik.” He has also paid attention to the new seasons of 7 vs. Wild and reacted to the episodes.
Fans of Dungeons & Dragons often wonder how realistic the attacks of non-magical classes actually are. A longsword expert has now taken a detailed look at the question.
How does he answer the question? Reddit user Vverial approaches the question in his thread of whether it is possible to make 8 attacks in 6 seconds in the “real world”. From his perspective, it is entirely possible. He himself is a martial arts practitioner and successfully practiced Kung Fu in his youth and now teaches German longsword.
He has often observed how content creators have addressed this and similar questions but found it unfortunate how superficial their approaches usually were. Therefore, he wanted to tackle the question himself. He considered the following situation:
He took a level 20 fighter who can normally make 4 attacks per action, which means 6 seconds. With the fighter’s class feature “Action Surge,” a fighter can take a second action once per rest in their round. This allows a level 20 fighter to make about 8 attacks in 6 seconds.
He explains in detail in his thread why and how this is also possible for people in our world. He believes “the only reason this is even a question is that the people asking have never participated in a sword fight before.”
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“I personally had no doubts”
How is it possible to make 8 attacks in 6 seconds? To elaborate on his answer to the question, Vverial first explains that attacks with longswords often follow a 3-step pattern that involves short movements. If each of these steps is taken as a separate attack, it is possible to achieve this in a very short time.
Assuming that an action takes 4 seconds (since a bonus action is also possible within the 6-second round), a skilled fighter in our world could easily make 6 attacks within that time. If the theoretical class feature “Action Surge” is considered, the time could be halved. He believes this is still possible – harder, but feasible for someone skilled (which a max-level 20 fighter certainly is).
“You would be amazed at how fast some of these guys move at high levels of play and how many actions they can perform in a very short time frame,” he writes, as he transitions to applying this to multiple targets. This is also possible if a more realistic approach is taken.
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If you don’t count each attack as a targeted sword stroke but also consider the movements during and sweeping sword strokes that hit multiple targets as individual attacks, this is also within the realm of possibility.
He even goes so far as to say that very skilled fighters might well execute 5 such “sword actions” per second if one frees oneself from the notion that every attack must be a sweeping movement. Still, he emphasizes that he has a few important points to make:
In the strictest tests, the results lie on the edge, but I have seen people perform incredibly impressive feats in terms of speed, agility, and athleticism, so I tend to believe this is also achievable for someone who does not possess the same values and abilities as a level 20 fighter in the real world. There are very few examples of people who achieve this in real life, but it is possible. However, what about the rest WITHOUT Action Surge? 6 sword actions in 4 seconds? That is not only achievable but also corresponds quite closely to the normal pace of a real sword fight between two players at a competitive level.
I personally had no doubts. I was convinced that the question is only asked because the people who ask it have never participated in a sword fight. I have participated in many sword fights. Believe me. The best fighters can often hit you in a very short time frame.
With a longsword as a weapon, 8 sword actions per round are indeed possible in the real world, although not without difficulty and requiring a lot of skill.
The Anime of Solo Leveling is in production at A-1 Pictures. The animation studio incurred heavy losses. But now the big rescue has come.
Why is A-1 Pictures doing so poorly? As Gamebiz reports, A-1 Pictures incurred heavy losses for the first time in the last financial year. Since 2014, the studio had always made a profit. However, in the financial year ending in March 2025, a loss of 1 million euros was reported.
By comparison: In the previous year, the company was still able to achieve a profit of around 140,000 euros. But despite the great success of Solo Leveling, A-1 Pictures did not end up in the positive numbers. The studio worked on:
Too Many Losing Heroines!
NieR:Automata Ver.1.1a
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
Solo Leveling Season 2
Goddess of Victory: Nikke Old Tales Special Animation
The financial situation could also be one of the reasons why a 3rd season of Solo Leveling has still not been announced, even though the anime was so successful. But now there is finally hope that season 3 is coming.
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Season of Solo Leveling is financially covered
What is the rescue? As The Bell reports, Netmarble has invested around 1.3 million euros in A-1 Pictures. In return, the company receives a 20% stake. The investment took place shortly after the announcement of A-1 Pictures’ losses.
By the way, Netmarble is no stranger to the anime: The video game company is responsible for Solo Leveling: Arise, the gacha game based on the anime. In the past, the team developed games like Lineage 2: Revolution and Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.
With the large sum of money, the animation studio A-1 Pictures can be saved from a possible financial ruin, and the team can now fully concentrate on season 3.
Because his son was playing too much on the console, his father had him build a house in the garden. This excited not only Facebook but also various construction companies.
The title image is a symbolic image.
The Corona pandemic posed a significant challenge to many people at the time. When a father realized that his son was spending way too much time with his gaming console, he came up with an idea:
To engage him otherwise, he set him a specific challenge: to transform the old garden shed into a miniature house for his younger sister, who dreamed of a room with a floor and a staircase.
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14-Year-Old Builds a House for His Sister in His Parents’ Garden Shed
The then 14-year-old son got to work: Within a week, the teenager designed and realized the structure, cut the boards, screwed them together, painted the house, and decorated it. The father explained to the English-speaking magazine TheSun in an interview that he was mainly concerned with keeping his son engaged:
I assigned this task to Brad because I know he is handy, but instead of building something, he spends his days playing video games. I only helped him when he was tired or unsure of what to hold. Or when he was using sharp tools. But overall, he did everything himself and wanted to be independent while building.
The construction work cost about 200 British pounds (approximately 230 euros), which remained limited thanks to the reused materials that his father, a site manager in construction, already had on hand.
The father posted his son’s work on Facebook. The post received more than 27,000 likes on the platform and thus attracted attention beyond the family circle. Several construction companies, particularly in Florida and Australia, contacted the family to offer Brad future job opportunities, as they were impressed by the quality of his work at his age. The father remarked:
He was even offered jobs in Florida and Australia – we could hardly believe it!
In the article from The Sun, you can also see in the pictures how the little house ultimately turned out.
A Bar in the Garden is the Next Project of the 14-Year-Old
By the way, it didn’t stop with his sister’s house. As a second project, he started building a garden bar for his father’s birthday. Here, he used his learned skills and gained confidence to build the bar in his parents’ garden:
The bar is now finished and simply great. We spent every evening there. Again, the costs amounted to around £250 [287 euros], as we used a lot of wood that I brought home from work.
