New professional tactic in LoL: Supporters farm minions and kills – ADC just watches, benefits

In League of Legends there is currently an interesting phenomenon. The support farms the minions while the ADC just watches. This tactic has even been used by Cloud 9, the currently best team in NA.

Which champions are being used? The focus of the strategy is on the champion Senna, who was originally intended to be a supporter. However, due to her strong stats and special passive, she was played as an ADC for a long time.

This changed with patch 10.3 at the end of January when Senna’s passive was adjusted. However, players have now adapted to the change and created a new playstyle:

  • Senna is played as an ADC but does not farm minions herself.
  • She buys the support item Spectral Sickle, which brings damage and gold.
  • The support, on the other hand, has to play more aggressively and farm the minions.
  • Characters like Tahm Kench or Volibear are suitable for this, so supporters who would also function on a solo lane.

This playstyle bypasses the “nerf” from patch 10.3 and even creates an even stronger bot lane.

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Senna, the champion currently turning the LoL world upside down

How does it work exactly? Senna’s passive grants her Mist, a buff that can be stacked. Each stack increases damage, and every 20 stacks increases the range and critical hit chance.

Senna receives Mist 100% when champions and large monsters are defeated. There is also a chance with minions. This is where the “nerf” occurred: The chance is now 25% when another champion kills minions and only 1.67% when Senna does it herself.

This change was supposed to make Senna stronger as a support. Instead, the support now farms, and Senna collects the Mist stacks even faster than before the patch. Players reach 100 stacks in about 25 minutes. Before the change, this was only at 40 minutes.

Although Senna lags slightly behind the opposing ADC in gold, the Mist stacks almost completely balance this out. A major advantage for the entire bot lane is that the support becomes significantly stronger.

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Professionals are already using this tactic

Where has Senna been played like this? The new tactic has already made it into the highest leagues in LoL. The team Cloud 9, currently undefeated in 1st place in the LCS, played this strategy already at the end of February.

The ADC Zven played Senna while his support Vulcan chose Tahm Kench. The strategy worked and Cloud 9 secured the next victory. However, it’s not going as well for CLG, who have now brought back a new old player.

However, the combo has also been played in the highest Korean league, the LCK. There, the team KT also relied on Senna as an ADC.

The supporter TusiN, on the other hand, decided on Volibear and became a threat to every opponent in a one-on-one, as seen here in this clip against the mid-laner:

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In the meantime, professionals from Misfits, Schalke 04, and Rogue have also commented on it. They all currently consider the strategy too strong.

How popular is Senna? Senna is considered one of the more popular champions, although she doesn’t quite match the strong stats of Aphelios or Gragas (both are banned or played almost 100% of the time):

  • In the LCS, Senna has 24 picks and 13 bans in 58 games, placing her 12th among champions with the most picks or bans.
  • In the European LEC, she has 19 picks and 16 bans in 60 games, placing her 14th.

Only in Korea is she currently used significantly less.

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Pokémon GO: Crypto-Pokémon now best attackers – Trainers suspect error

In Pokémon GO there are major changes regarding the top attackers. This is due to an improvement of the Shadow Pokémon. We will show you the effects.

What’s new? Niantic announced that Shadow Pokémon, the monsters that Team GO Rocket fights with, have become significantly stronger. But only in their Shadow form.

This enhancement has massive implications for the best attackers in the game. Now, Shadow Pokémon are the strongest monsters for various types.

How the change affects the meta

What exactly was changed? All Shadow Pokémon received a 1.2 boost in attack. In return, the defense was reduced to 0.83. At first glance, this doesn’t sound like a huge change, but the effects are massive.

Shadow Pokémon

What about the top attackers? Almost every type has a new top attacker, at least in terms of damage per second. The Shadow Pokémon deal the most damage in a short time. Here are some examples:

  • Shadow Salamence with the highest damage among Dragon Pokémon
  • Shadow Sableye deals the most damage among Dark Pokémon
  • Shadow Banette has the strongest attack among Ghost Pokémon
  • Shadow Venusaur is ahead among Grass Pokémon
  • Shadow Gardevoir deals the most among Fairy Pokémon

Should one level up Shadow Pokémon now? Of course, one must keep in mind that only the damage per second is that high. In defense, the Pokémon have become significantly weaker.

In RPGs, such classes are called “glass cannons”, which deal a lot of damage but get defeated quickly.

Additionally, it must be considered that a Shadow Pokémon requires significantly more Stardust when leveling up. You will have to reach deep into your pockets.

Shadow Raikou
Shadow Raikou is now among the best Electric attackers

This is the biggest problem: Every Shadow Pokémon knows the move Frustration. This attack cannot be unlearned and makes every attacker useless. The right attack is missing.

Only at the Team GO Rocket event next weekend can you change Frustration. So you would have to teach each good Shadow Pokémon a different charged move for the event. After the event, this will no longer be possible.

Trainers expect a nerf: On reddit, various trainers are already discussing whether Niantic will soon change something here again. For them, this all sounds like a mistake, as it actually disrupts the entire meta.

“This will surely get nerfed, right? Seems broken,” says user ShinyCaterpie88.

It remains to be seen whether Shadow Pokémon will actually remain so strong and whether you can really only equip them with a new charged move for the upcoming event.

If you’ve been diligently fighting against the Shadow Pokémon, Giovanni is waiting for you. We will show the best counters:

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The Division 2 is fixing the most annoying bugs in Warlords today – All about the maintenance

At The Division 2 there are unscheduled maintenance works today, on March 3rd. The servers will also go offline for some time. In this context, Massive apparently wants to fix the biggest issues of the Warlords expansion such as the NPC bug or the ECHO errors. We show how the maintenance proceeds and take a look at possible changes.

UPDATE 11:00 AM: The maintenance at The Division 2 has been completed faster than expected, the servers should now be available again. They are already back online on PS4.

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By the way: The annoying NPC bug, which prevented interaction with community leaders, has apparently been fixed.

This is how the launch of Warlords of New York went: Yesterday, on March 2nd, the new release of Title Update 8 marked the launch of the new expansion “Warlords of New York” for The Division 2 – regularly on PC and early on PS4 and Xbox One.

Many jumped straight into the new content, but not everyone could play or progress. Some annoying bugs and issues ruined the launch of the new expansion for numerous players.

How The Division 2 has changed with the new update: Long patch notes for The Division 2 show: This is all new when you start

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What problems were there? While the launch went smoothly for some players, many agents couldn’t even get into the game. Instead, there were just various ECHO or other error codes.

But even for those who made it into the game, not everything was smooth. Some could not get past the introductory mission of Warlords due to bugs. Others found themselves hopelessly stuck in a church after the intro was interrupted. Yet others could not progress in the first mission with an NPC because they could not interact with him.

But hopefully, all of this will come to an end soon.

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Everything about the unscheduled maintenance and server status at The Division 2 on 03.03.

What is the maintenance about? The developers at Massive noted yesterday that they are aware of the problems and are feverishly working on a solution. This morning it seems to be the time – the annoying bugs are apparently supposed to be fixed.

This is how the maintenance proceeds – these times are important today: If everything goes according to plan, you can expect the following schedule today:

  • The maintenance begins at 9:30 AM German time
  • Then the downtime begins, the servers go offline
  • Around 12:30 PM the servers should be back online, the server downtime ends
  • Thus, the maintenance should also end
  • You will not be able to play The Division 2 for approximately 3 hours today

What changes? The patch notes: Official patch notes are not yet available, but Massive has already revealed what they are currently working on.

Note: Although they are working intensively on all the following points, the developers were not sure whether all of these or which ones will make it into today’s update.

The following things could change due to today’s maintenance:

  • A bug currently prevents the mission “Reach the City Hall” from updating correctly, which teleports players to the wrong location. This is supposed to be fixed.
  • If the helicopter cinematic is interrupted, it may happen that you get teleported to Trinity Church and get stuck there. This is supposed to be fixed.
  • Currently, it often occurs that players cannot interact with community leaders (NPCs) as intended within the Warlords missions, preventing progress in the missions. This bug is at the top of the priority list and is supposed to be fixed.
  • Further improvements are to be made to prevent the occurrence of ECHO errors (ECHO-02, ECHO-07).

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Pokémon GO has new Raid Bosses in March – These 7 are worth it

New raid bosses will be available now in March 2020 in Pokémon GO. They have entered the arenas alongside Voltolos. We will show you which raids you should not miss.

What is new? On the evening of March 2, 2020, the new legendary raid boss Voltolos entered the arenas of Pokémon GO. At the same time, new attackers streamed into the raids of levels 1 to 4. There are again some chances for Shinys and the possibility to catch important Pokémon.

In this overview, we will show you which raids you should definitely participate in, as the Pokémon in your collection are important.

Raid bosses in March 2020 – What is new?

Where does the information come from? The community of TheSilphRoad has compiled online the changes regarding which Pokémon you now find as raid bosses in the game. Based on this information, we have prepared the following table for you.

Raid LevelRaid Boss
Tier 1 – Pink EggPraktibalk
Koknodon
Klikk*
Petznief
Lithomith
Tier 2 – Pink EggSedimantur
Sniebel*
Alola Kokowei*
Alola Georok
Flunkifer*
Tier 3 – Yellow EggRossana
Keifel
Aerodactyl*
Rexblisar
Alola Raichu*
Tier 4 – Yellow EggGeowaz
Stolloss
Despotar
Alola Knogga*
Tier 5 – Black EggVoltolos

The Pokémon marked with a star (*) can also be encountered in their Shiny form, if you are lucky.

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Which of the raid bosses in March are worth it?

For Shiny collectors: If you are still looking for new Shinys, then the bosses Klikk (Tier 1), Sniebel (Tier 2), Alola Kokowei (Tier 2), Flunkifer (Tier 2), Aerodactyl (Tier 3), Alola Raichu (Tier 3), and Alola Knogga (Tier 4) are worth it for you.

Important Pokémon:

Koknodon in the Tier 1 raids should definitely be caught whenever you find it. Its evolution Rameidon is considered the best Rock attacker in the game. Having many Koknodon that could potentially evolve into strong Rameidon is therefore important.

Praktibalk in the Tier 1 raids is also worth it for you, as the trade with friends is exciting there. It evolves into Strepoli and finally into Meistagrif, which is among the best Pokémon in the game.

You should definitely grab Koknodon

Sedimantur in the Tier 2 raids should also be captured, as its evolution, Brockoloss, is a strong Rock attacker. While it is not as strong as Rameidon, it is still a good Rock attacker in your team. By the way, you can evolve Sedimantur for free.

Sniebel in the Tier 2 raids is a good choice for you if you are looking for strong attackers. Its evolution Snibunna is among the strongest Ice and Dark attackers in Pokémon GO.

Missing a powerful Ice attacker? Check the Tier 3 raids

Keifel in the Tier 3 raids should not be overlooked, as its evolution Mamutel is the strongest Ice attacker in Pokémon GO.

Aerodactyl in the Tier 3 raids is especially interesting for players who still have to complete their Meltan quest. At level 8 of the research, you should obtain such an example for Professor Willow.

Despotar in the Tier 4 raids is a solid catch for you, as it ranks among the best Rock attackers and the best Dark attackers in Pokémon GO.

Which of the new raid bosses will you hunt? In March, several events await you in Pokémon GO:

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End of an Era – PS4 and LoL are closing their official forums

Sony and Riot Games have announced the closure of the official forums. The popularity of this discussion method has significantly declined. Have Reddit and Discord killed forums?

What has Sony announced? Community Manager Groovy_Matthew explains that the forums for PS4 were closed on February 27. Fans are redirected to alternatives like the PlayStation.Blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

What does Riot Games mean? The official forums of League of Legends will be shut down on March 9. The popularity of the forum has declined according to Riot, and other platforms are significantly more frequently used for discussions. The statement reads:

Looking at how many of you used the boards, it is clear that the popularity of the platform has significantly decreased. Both players and Riot employees have migrated to other community discussion platforms like Reddit and Discord, leaving the boards underpopulated.

Statement from Riot Games
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The League of Legends forums will close on March 9.

Even developers avoid forums

What is interesting about this? As Riot Games explains, not only players are using other discussion platforms, but the employees themselves are becoming increasingly less active in the official forums.

What is behind this? Bioware started this in 2016 and closed their own forums. Now we see that more companies are following suit.

For example, if you look at the forum of Fallout 76, you will see that posts are made only every few days. In contrast, lively discussions are happening on Reddit. There, even developers post, and you get new information faster through Reddit than through the official forum.

Forums seem to no longer be a contemporary way to interact with each other and also with developers. Social media offers so many other and faster ways, such as Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

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Game developers and fans prefer to discuss on Discord rather than on forums.

The future lies with other platforms

What does this mean for the future? It is only logical that a company discusses with customers where customers are present. And that is currently Reddit and also Discord.

Discord is a very quick way for developers to get in direct contact with the community. You can quickly start a brief discussion or bring one up. There is a lively exchange happening, which is simply harder in a forum.

Reddit is extremely well-frequented. Discussions take place around the clock. Developers can be sure: if they announce something, the community knows it immediately and spreads the info.

How do the communities react to the closure of the forums? There is hardly any talk about it. This seems to prove how unattractive forums have become and how few players are actually affected by this decision.

What do you think about the fact that more and more forums are being closed and that discussions are shifting to platforms like Reddit or Discord? Do you still use forums at all?

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Destiny 2: Iconic shotgun sighted, returning with Season 10 of the 4th Horseman?

In Destiny 2 , hints of the return of a classic Exotic have been found. Are we soon to see the horrors of the Strike bosses again, and would the shotgun fit into the current game?

This weapon has been discovered: Players are sure that the 4th Horseman is returning to Destiny 2. The apocalyptic Exotic was found during the announcement of the Trials of Osiris.

In a coolly staged video, Bungie announced the PvP hope. But some Guardians kept a cool head and spotted the Exo-Shotgun on the back of a Warlock in the trailer. The carried pump has four barrels and strongly resembles the classic design.

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What do you think – it looks very similar

Here we have already reported briefly about the discovery. However, we want to take a closer look at the Exotic here and explore what makes the weapon special and whether it fits in Destiny 2.

What makes the Exotic special? In Destiny 1, the 4th Horseman was the terror of many Strike bosses. The reason for this was the perk “Thunderer”. This made the pump fire its entire shotgun magazine in the blink of an eye, and the bosses would fall just as quickly.

To be fair, for the shotgun to hit properly, modifiers (Burns) like increased special weapon or Arc damage were necessary. But even otherwise, the weapon was very strong in close combat as a burst weapon. Additionally, there was a chance that kills would generate ammunition.

In PvP, the pump was not seen that often. Little range and burning through ammunition quickly is not appreciated in the Crucible. But in the fight against Supers or as a fun weapon, the very stylish shotgun caused a lot of laughter.

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The oversized sight was actually unnecessary, as the 4th Horseman doesn’t shoot further than an arm’s length.

Does the 4th Horseman fit in Destiny 2? Definitely! Although we do not know in what form – or if – the shotgun will celebrate its return, the Exotic is very much conceivable in the current Destiny.

When thinking of PvE shotguns, the fully automatic Ikelos shotgun immediately comes to mind. Although the weapon and its sustained fire have since been nerfed multiple times, these pumps are still likely the best choice for dealing damage quickly.

With looter perks and various ammo finders, the 4th Horseman should always have ammunition for its devastating hail of bullets. If the fire rate is oriented towards the original, the bosses will surely tremble in fear.

Other Destiny veterans also hope for a successful return of the Exotic:

These Exotics have all returned adapted to Destiny 2. The players agree that the weapons have retained their original shine or have received meaningful additions.

How are players reacting to the discovery?

What do the Guardians say? The majority of the Guardians would celebrate a soon return of the 4th Horseman. On Reddit, users have long been calling for the thundering pump to return sooner rather than later. The playstyle would fit wonderfully into Destiny 2.

Also on Twitter, comments like: “Oh, yes. The Gjallar shotgun” can be read. The reference to the Breach and the even bigger Boss horror Gjallarhorn is unmistakable.

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Ideas for an exotic Masterwork Catalyst are already in the works. According to Redditor jakedog91, Bungie should introduce the perk Tube Barrel and Extra Stability for the Masterwork version.

For those wanting to see how the 4th Horseman shreds Strike bosses in seconds or simply wishes to see their favorite end bosses fall out of nostalgia, here you go:

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What do you think, will the 4th Horseman return with Season 10? Do you also think that the Exotic would fit well in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.

Before next week the Season of Worthy begins, there are still one or two things to do:

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How ARK celebrates a player count record on Steam, even though everything is burning again

Currently, ARK: Survival Evolved is facing a lot of criticism. The new addon Genesis is not well received at all. Nevertheless, a new player record has been set on Steam.

What record did ARK set? The player counts of the last 30 days are currently at Steam at 56,865 concurrent players. The peak during this time was 153,947 players. This is the highest ARK has ever been played on Steam.

The previous record was in February 2020 with 138,648 players.

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Genesis under criticism

What do the ratings of the game look like? The Genesis Season Pass currently on Steam has a rating of 38% and has been mostly rated negatively in the past 30 days. There is a lot of criticism regarding the new expansion.

Why is ARK currently being criticized so heavily? Genesis was not well received by the players. Not only was the release messed up, but the content is also not getting much approval. Criticisms include the small biomes, lack of building options in mission areas, no possibility to fly anymore, as well as a confusing story.

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ARK Genesis is heavily criticized, yet the game set a Steam record.

What’s going on?

Why are ARK’s player numbers skyrocketing? Last weekend, a free play weekend took place. This means players could play ARK for free for a few days.

In addition, the survival game is currently also reduced by 80%. This naturally attracts some interested players who have checked out ARK during the free weekend.

Furthermore, the new addon Genesis has likely contributed to the increase in players. It was already evident before release that it did not meet fan expectations. Therefore, many must have purchased the expansion and played it, only to realize afterward that it wasn’t as hoped.

ARK fans have thus bought the Season Pass and played Genesis, causing player numbers to spike. This, combined with the free play weekend and the reduced price, is most likely the reason for the new record on Steam.

This is why the coming weeks are exciting: It will be interesting to see how player numbers develop over the month of March and into April. Will we see a drastic decline, or will the numbers remain high?

If the numbers remain high, it could indicate that a substantial number of players actually like Genesis and that only a vocal minority is complaining.

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WoW has fixed the corruption system – but not on the live servers

The Corruption system in WoW would be easy to fix from the perspective of many fans. Blizzard has done that – but only on the tournament realms.

The Corruption system is one of the major features of Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth, the current update of World of Warcraft. Especially because it significantly affects characters and can lead to high damage numbers, there are many critics and just as many ideas on how to improve the system.

Blizzard now provides a solution for this – but it will probably never reach the official WoW realms.

What is the problem? The problem with the Corruption items and the associated effects is that they are assigned randomly, similar to how the Titanforging system used to work. With a bit of luck, players get overpowering items with extremely strong effects that increase their performance by up to 30%.

However, those who are unlucky may end up with nothing or receive inferior effects that have little usefulness. This leads to frustration for many players.

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Problem fixed on tournament servers: On special realms, Blizzard holds the “MDI” tournament, the “Mythic Dungeon International”. Here, WoW players participate as a group and prove that they can complete difficult dungeons in extremely short time.

The special feature of the MDI server is that players can not only freely choose their equipment, but also have complete freedom with the Corruption effects. Similar to enchantments on scrolls, they simply select the corresponding Corruption at the desired rank and then apply it to their item.

This way, the “perfect” character with exactly the right Corruption properties can be created.

Why is this allowed on the tournament server? On the tournament realms, participants can create a character to their liking and equip it exactly as they want. This way, all participants have the same starting conditions, and factors like “loot luck” do not play a role in the race for the best times. This way, the developers create equality of opportunity.

Will Blizzard fulfill this request from players? The chances are rather slim…

This is what players want: Some players now wish that such a system would also come to the live servers, allowing players to specifically work towards individual Corruption effects, similar to how it was with the legendary items at the end of Legion.

Here, players could collect a new resource and exchange it for legendary items of their choice. Players desire something similar for the Corruption effects. Some suggestions from players:

Hmm, they could add an item that lets you scratch and keep the Corruption from items to then apply it to another item or sell it. In that case, they would keep their valuable RNG while giving players a bit more responsibility.

boarteils in the WoW subreddit

My idea for Corruption would be that we “learn” the Corruption effects we glean from items, and then we can use [Corrupted] mementos to apply them to other items.

Belivious677 in the WoW subreddit

However, there are also a few opposing voices who disagree, such as shabisbigugly:

I’m not sure how fun it would really be if everyone just runs around with “Gaping Wound” on every piece of equipment.

Whether Blizzard will address this request and the introduction of account-wide essence unlocking before the release of Shadowlands remains questionable. Because there will not be a Patch 8.3.5.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight hour returns tonight – What happens?

In Pokémon GO takes place again this evening, on March 3rd, the Spotlight Hour. We will show you what happens this time.

What is the Spotlight Hour? This event series took place almost every Tuesday in February in Pokémon GO. Only last Tuesday did the developers make an exception.

In this event, one or more Pokémon appear significantly more frequently in the wild. They are put in the spotlight.

Spotlight Hour with many Pokémon

When does it start today? The Spotlight Hour begins again at 6 PM local time. It lasts exactly one hour and ends at 7 PM.

Spotlight Hour
This is what the spawns look like during the Spotlight Hour

What happens today? This time, the Spotlight Hour runs similarly to last time. There is no special Pokémon in focus; rather, all monsters are simply significantly more common.

For this, the spawns are significantly increased, and you will encounter plenty of Pokémon at almost every corner.

Is this event hour worth it? Definitely! There are Pokémon everywhere that you don’t see daily, and in general, you have shiny checks at every corner. Those who play diligently can catch over 200 Pokémon in the hour and have good chances of getting a shiny.

You will notice a significant difference from regular play, and even in the villages, there’s a lot going on.

What happens after the event? In March, Niantic wants to hold the Spotlight Hour every week again. It will probably run quite similarly.

Additionally, there is the Raid Hour every Wednesday. This time with the new legendary Pokémon Thundurus. On Thursday, there will again be the Wonder Bonus Hour. There, Niantic will focus on a special bonus.

In March, there are also new Field Research tasks. We will show you the quests and their rewards:

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An MMORPG where you control 9 characters simultaneously is coming to Steam

The MMORPG Atlantica Online was released in 2008 in Korea and came to the West a year later. Now it is finally set to be released on the Steam platform. But what makes the game special and is it still worth it?

What is Atlantica Online? Atlantica Online is a free-to-play game by the Korean company Nexon, which also created the MMORPG MapleStory 2. It differs significantly from other games in the genre, as it relies on turn-based combat.

While you explore the world alone with your created character, you always fight alongside mercenaries against your enemies. Whenever a battle occurs, you will be ported to a separate battlefield, similar to what you know from games like Heroes of Might and Magic.

Although Atlantica Online never really made it into the mainstream, it was among the leading titles in the second tier of free-to-play MMORPGs.

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What is happening now with the MMORPG? On Steam, there is now a page for the game Atlantica Online. It is supposed to be released on March 26, 2020.

But is it worth installing the game in March? We took a closer look at the past and the current situation of Atlantica Online.

Good ratings at launch, but little attention

How did Atlantica start for us? Upon release in 2009, the MMORPG received many good ratings, which the game still partially advertises on Steam today:

  • A unique experience in a turn-based MMORPG – 8.5/10 IGN
  • Finally. A new style of MMO that actually works. Sorry Dofus – 8.6/10 Game Spot
  • Good mix for strategy and role-playing fans – 77/100 GameStar

The game was praised for its approach to turn-based combat and for the positive exchange within the community. High-level players were rewarded for sending items to beginners.

The economy, which already relied on crafting jobs and trade routes similar to Black Desert today, was also positively highlighted. Furthermore, there was no pay-to-win in the shop, just some items that simplified the gaming experience.

Criticism was only directed at uninspired quests and the boring soundtrack, which supposedly became repetitive after a short while.

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What happened then? In March 2012, Nexon held an event in Atlantica Online to celebrate that the MMORPG had surpassed 1 million players. It was named “One in a Million” and brought players a lot of currency and a unique title.

This milestone was reached by Atlantica, but it could not compete with major MMORPGs like WoW at the time. After the event, the game went relatively quiet in the press.

Publisher change and problems

What happened in 2016? In 2016, Nexon announced that they no longer wanted to publish some of their games themselves in the West. This fate befell Atlantica, but later also the MMORPG Riders of Icarus. Both are now distributed by VOLOFE.

What is VOLOFE? VOLOFE is a publisher that does not develop many games themselves but only distributes them for other companies in specific regions, similar to Gameforge with us.

However, the company does not have the best reputation here. Although communication improved a bit with Riders of Icarus, in Atlantica Online, mercenaries moved into the item shop. There are also reports from our reader “Leyaa” that more problems occurred due to the publisher change regarding bug fixes:

I played Atlantica Online under Nexon and tried it again under VALOFE, and it was terrible. Mercenaries that you used to earn in events became available in the item shop. New mercenaries had bugged abilities that weren’t fixed even after many months.

Instead, new cosmetics were added to the shop for them. With new content (Content + Events), 2 bugs were removed and 5 new ones were patched in. 

Atlantica Online Ingame Screenshot
Ingame screenshot of the game (Source: GameStar)

How is the MMORPG developing? Atlantica Online currently receives an update every 14 days. The accompanying patch notes are even shared in German, albeit sometimes a bit clumsy.

However, most updates consist of bug fixes, balance changes, or new features in the shop.

Nevertheless, there have been many new features since release. The max level is now 200, and many new contents have come into the game, including quests, dungeons, a new launcher, and a mentor system.

A highlight in the recent past was the World Championship 2019, which took place in Indonesia. According to VOLOFE, more than 2,000 players from around the world participated, and up to 13,000 people watched the event live, while 500 attendees were present on-site.

The winners of the World Championship 2019 (Source: VOLOFE)

Is Atlantica Online worth it in 2020?

This is what our author Alexander Leitsch says: On March 26, the free-to-play MMORPG will come to Steam. However, it is difficult to say whether it is really worth a look. You can clearly see the age of 12 years in Atlantica Online, both visually and technically. Still, the game receives regular updates, which is a significant plus.

Anyone interested in an old MMORPG with a new approach to the combat system can theoretically install it for free right now. There is no need to wait for the Steam release. In the game, you can certainly have some fun for a while, but it does contain elements of pay-to-win.

Nonetheless, I would be glad if it was well-received on Steam. After all, many players are currently waiting for a new experience in MMORPGs, and perhaps it can attract some players.

Another MMORPG that has a noticeably different approach is Kingdom Under Fire 2. Here, tactical aspects are also to the forefront:

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WoW Classic: Such good luck is outrageous – Triple resurrection in PvP

Sometimes, sheer luck is also part of WoW Classic. This player demonstrates with a chance of 1 in 1000 how cool trinkets can be.

In World of Warcraft Classic, there are many special items that can occasionally be a bit too powerful. Especially those that can only be triggered with a certain chance have a devastating effect when they proc multiple times in a row. Just such a stroke of luck was experienced by Reddit user Idkmybffmoo. He had the fortune in Alterac Valley not only to be resurrected once but three times in a row, and that in the middle of a fight. He keeps getting up after dying without first being revived by another player or at the graveyard.

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What kind of item does that? The item that allows for multiple resurrections is the Darkmoon Card: Twisting Nether. It is a trinket that has only one effect when equipped: There is a 10% chance that the wearer can be resurrected upon death with 20% health and mana. The trinket has no internal cooldown – the 10% chance can therefore be triggered infinitely often in a row with enough luck.

Chance of 1 in 1000 strikes: Idkmybffmoo had absurdly high luck in that situation and could use the resurrection three times in a row, likely leaving some enemies quite confused. The chance of the resurrection being triggered three times in a row is very small – it happens in about one in a thousand cases.

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How can you obtain the item? Anyone who wants to have the Darkmoon Card: Twisting Nether must prepare for a long grind and collect all 8 portal cards. These drop in the open world and from certain dungeon bosses but can also be bought and sold via the auction house. Those who collect the entire set can exchange them at the Darkmoon Faire and receive the trinket. But keep in mind that the exchange is only possible from the first Sunday of the month until the following Saturday, as the faire is only active in Elwynn or Mulgore during that time.

Have you ever had such luck with this trinket? Or do you think it’s too strong?

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Fortnite server down – What is included in update 12.10 today?

Today, on Tuesday, March 3rd, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android). During this time, the new Update 12.10 will be applied. What’s in the new patch?

What’s happening today in Fortnite? The Update 12.10 will be applied today on all platforms. Fortnite Status announced the patch on Twitter.

Update 12:00 PM: Update 12.10 is now here. We’ll show you in the German patch notes what has changed in the game.

This is the first major update of Season 2 in Fortnite. This patch will likely fix some bugs.

Before players can embark on an exploration tour, the servers will be taken down as usual.

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They are supposed to bring momentum back to Fortnite: The agents of Season 2.

Fortnite servers will be taken down – when and for how long?

Downtime Start in the Morning: At 9:30 AM local time, you may join a new lobby for the last time. By 10 AM, the servers will no longer be accessible and Fortnite will be down.

How long will the maintenance work take? Based on the experiences of the last weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.

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However, technical problems or other delays may extend the maintenance work. If this is the case, you will find out here.

When will the patch notes be released? No patch notes for the Battle Royale mode have been released by Epic at the start of Season 2.

As soon as we know what has changed in the game, we will create the German patch notes for you and publish them here on MeinMMO. Also keep an eye on our Facebook page for Fortnite.

What new content does Update 12.10 bring?

What will be new in the Battle Royale mode? Fortnite Status did not provide any clues in the tweet about what the update might bring. However, these bugs will surely be fixed:

All other bugs that Epic is currently working on can be found in the Fortnite Trello.

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What does the update bring for the “Save the World” mode? Players of Save the World can look forward to today’s update. The long-awaited crate feature is expected to be added today.

This will allow players to use the crate from the Battle Royale mode and decorate their heroes with the cosmetics they own.

Epic Games has confirmed on their official site that the new crate will be available with Update 12.10.

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Do you still need tips on how to level up to level 100 faster? Then check out our guide with tricks on leveling up:

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Twitch bans streamer for tight outfit – She demands: “Be more like Mixer”

Twitch has temporarily banned the streamer ShyBear. She cannot understand the ban at all: After all, she was fully clothed. She urges the platform to be more like competitor Mixer.

This is why the ban is so controversial: The streamer showed a picture of herself playing Monopoly in a dark, form-fitting top.

She says she was banned for this outfit because it was sexually suggestive. The streamer cannot handle this at all. She wore this outfit throughout the entire stream and maintained this position.

She asks how this outfit can be considered “sexually suggestive” and worthy of a “ban.” There are people who wear much worse things, and Twitch employees are in their channels, thus endorsing their outfits.

The 26-year-old streamer and Twitch partner from Virginia feels unfairly treated and is looking for answers.

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Twitch should be more like Mixer

This is the demand: The streamer is upset with Twitch. They would never respond to emails or tweets regarding bans. Twitch should be much more transparent about their rules.

They should be more like Mixer. This is Microsoft’s streaming platform that competes with Twitch. They might be even more conservative than Twitch, but at least they have clear rules.

ShyBear says the rules of Twitch are ridiculous:

  • It is allowed to wear swimwear as long as you do it by a pool
  • But a “normal shirt” that you can buy in a “regular clothing store” is against the rules

Apparently, ShyBear was banned because her shirt was too transparent. She is aware of this, but still, others on Twitch walk around “MUCH worse,” as she says.

The streamer has 48,800 followers and plays games like Fortnite, SCUM, or WoW.

This is what it’s about: This is the problem that has been plaguing Twitch for several months now. The rules for “What is allowed and what is not?” are unclear. The CEO of Twitch stated in September 2019 that it always depends on the larger context . Yet this is precisely what is being questioned.

Body painters thought they were safe because Twitch considered it an art form. But in February 2020, a body painter was banned and Twitch clarified that the breast must always be fully covered.

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A body painter was recently banned for “nudity.”

Furthermore, some rules also seem unclear, and it is a “case-by-case” decision which outfit and behavior are still okay and within the rules, and which behavior can lead to a temporary ban:

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Long patch notes for The Division 2 show: Here is everything that is new when you start

The massive expansion “Warlords of New York” for The Division 2 is online and the patch notes for Title Update 8 are very long. Check out some highlights of the adjustments here and what has changed if you start up again now.

What kind of expansion is this? After the first year of The Division 2 ended in February with Episode 3, year 2 began on March 3rd with the comprehensive expansion “Warlords of New York”.

What’s new now? A large campaign in New York is now available to all buyers of the expansion. But in addition to the new content, there are a ton of adjustments with TU8.

If you haven’t purchased the €30 add-on, you can find out here what Division 2 offers without Warlords. For everyone else, there is:

Additionally, Title Update 8 changes a lot of the gameplay mechanics. To give you an overview of what has changed, we provide a summary of the patch notes here.

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The helicopter takes you directly to Lower Manhattan.

Title Update 8 with Gear 2.0, new Exotics, Skills, and Talents

What happens to the gear? All gear is getting a general overhaul, and there are new attributes, equipment, and talents. This includes Exotics, gear sets, brands, and everything you need for the new builds.

  • Gear 2.0The entire equipment has been revised
  • New equipment – New equipment is coming into the game.
  • Attributes – There will be 14 attributes in the new system.
  • Armor Talents – These equipment abilities are now only available from vests and backpacks. The notes mention 21 vest talents and 17 backpack talents.

What about the skills? The skills have also been revamped and now function with “Skill Tiers” instead of skill strength. There are also a few new skills.

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These are 2 of the new gear sets – Striker and System Corruption.

TU8 removes Gear Score and introduces better recalibration

What changes with leveling? Whether you are playing Warlords or not, your level will initially be increased. With the expansion, you’ll be at level 40 and without increasing Gear Score to 515. At level 40, Gear Score will no longer exist.

After level 40, you can further improve and specialize your agents with a new progression system.

  • Level Cap – Level increased to 40 for Warlords players
  • More Equipment Levels – Gear Score increased to 515 for agents who stay in DC
  • Infinite Progression – An “infinite” progression system. After level 40, you can strengthen yourself further and specialize your agents more.

What about loot? Overall, you should receive less loot, but of better quality. Additionally, the quality should depend on the difficulty of the activities, and it will be better visible which items are really good.

  • Loot – Less loot but with higher quality
  • God-Roll System – Better visibility of good rolls

What about crafting? The workbench is now more oriented to the player’s stats and gives items that are at the agent’s level. In the endgame, the stats of the crafted items can vary widely. This also applies to exotic weapons and armor, which will no longer automatically come with the top value.

  • Crafting – The workbench is now based on the player’s level, and crafted items have a random strength.
  • Crafting Exotics – Exotics no longer come from the workbench with the best roll and can vary in strength.
  • Recalibration – You can still only change one stat on the items, but now there is an attribute library.
  • Mods – The small extra bonuses now only add one stat and have been completely overhauled.
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Skill Tiers and God Rolls, the new equipment interface looks unusual.

From level 40, there are Seasons, global difficulty, and directives

What happens after level 40? In the endgame, several mechanics have been added that give you more options to alter the activities and make longer play more rewarding. These include:

  • Global Difficulty
  • Directives
  • Seasons

The 3 new mechanics are only available starting from level 40 and upon completion of the Warlords campaign.

What does global difficulty do? Activities are tied to global difficulty. If you change it, all activities change, including those in the open world. The levels are Normal, Hard, Challenging, and Heroic.

Additionally, the bandits will no longer take over your secured checkpoints. You can clear the entire mega-map without losing a checkpoint.

However, once you increase or decrease the global difficulty, all activities will reset, and you will have to reclaim all points, but you can also repeat missions.

What are directives? To further increase the difficulty and earn more experience points, you can activate directives. These are gameplay modifiers that change the gaming experience.

Currently, there are 5 of them, and you can activate them all at the same time. 1 or 2 directives work just as well. An example would be “No Regeneration”. Then you will have no armor regeneration in all your activities.

How does it work with the seasons? The new seasons last for 12 weeks and are intended to regularly bring new content into the game. Check here if you want to know everything about the season. The first one starts on March 10th.

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The first season is expected to run for 12 weeks and bring new things into the game.

New Hunters, NPCs, and changed Dark Zone with Warlords of New York

What changes in the Dark Zone? The list of changes is long, here are the key points:

  • More extraction points
  • There is only DZ-XP for interactions with players, extractions, or supply drops
  • Clearing sights or taking out NPCs no longer gives DZ-XP
  • All items are contaminated and now display the attributes directly
  • Breaking down contaminated items yields contaminated DZ resources
  • The signature weapons of the specializations are no longer usable in the Dark Zone
  • No more Rogue-Lite. There are only normal and rogue agents now
  • Loot from a survived “Manhunt” is not contaminated
  • Loot quality has been increased
  • DZ introduction missions are shorter
  • Less DZ-XP loss when dying
  • You can activate rogue status faster
  • Heroic sights and project tasks have been added
  • Dark Zone perks have been revised
  • Normalization only affects weapon damage and base armor
  • The occupied Dark Zone is now normalized

What about hunters? After hunter outfits have come into the game, there are now also new hunter puzzles. A total of 8 new secrets have been added to the game, 4 in DC and 4 in New York.

Are there any changes with the vendors? The vendor at the hideout will completely disappear from the game, providing no regular supply of named weapons.

Cassie Mendoza and the clan vendor now have a broader range of stats that can be on the items. Thus, the items may often be poor, but they can also be significantly better than those at normal vendors.

Changes with the NPCs? The elite enemies are now more dangerous and pay more attention to the skills of the agents. Additionally, they take less damage from the signature weapons of the specializations. As “damage to elite enemies” has disappeared from the player, the yellow enemies could become significantly more dangerous again.

Moreover, the Black Tusk got 4 new units and some bonuses against player enemies.

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New hunter adventures and outfits are coming into the game.

Here you can find the complete patch notes of the Warlords expansion in English.

The next time in The Division 2 will be interesting and many players are curious how the changes will affect the game and whether it can remain motivating for a longer duration. For March, however, we can only recommend a round of Division 2, check out what else is coming this month:

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ARK Genesis: How to Tame Bloodstalker, your own Riding Spider

The Bloodstalker in ARK Genesis is a very special creature. It clings to you like an exoskeleton, you can climb anywhere and move quickly from A to B. Taming the Bloodstalker is not easy, we will tell you how to get one of these riding spiders.

Among the new dinos, the Giant Tortoise is one of the favorites of many players, but the Bloodstalker is the most mobile. Its long legs allow it to reach anywhere, and moving at great heights is also no problem thanks to the spider threads.

Here you can find the Bloodstalker

The Bloodstalker resides in the tall trees of the Swamp Biome in Genesis. Although the area is one of the easiest in the DLC, there are still some dangers here, like the intrusive swarms of insects. If you look to the tops of the trees, you can see the Bloodstalker hanging on thick branches, waiting for its prey.

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The Bloodstalker usually hangs on the tree and is hard to spot.

Collect your blood and tame the Bloodstalker with it

Before you approach a Bloodstalker, you will need some blood packs. To create a blood pack, you must craft an infusion. For each infusion, you only need:

  • 10 Leather
  • 1 Chitin or Keratin

Make about 200 of these and use them to drain your own or your friends’ blood. But be careful! The blood pack only lasts in your inventory for 30 minutes, and when you drain the blood, you lose 25 health points. You will need to sacrifice about 5000 health points to get the required amount of blood packs – hardly feasible alone.

A little trick: Go to a safe place, drain your own blood until you die and repeat the whole process after respawning.

What now? Once you have collected enough blood packs, place them in your food slot and go under the location of the Bloodstalker. It will pull you up with its threads to drain your blood. Instead of your blood, the blood packs will be drained now, and the taming process will begin.

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If you are successful, the Bloodstalker will take you on and you can swing through the air with it. Then you can also take on the other Genesis dinos:

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Final Fantasy XIV: 5 NPCs that are actually cooler than the main characters

Some side NPCs in Final Fantasy XIV are written so compellingly that even the main characters of the story can learn from them. Our author Irina Moritz has listed her top 5 here.

In many games, there are these special side characters that only appear briefly in the story. They show up in a specific section and often disappear again once they have played their part. 

But this brief appearance leaves such a strong impression that players often feel closer to them than to many main characters in the game. Final Fantasy XIV is full of such NPCs, and here are 5 of my favorites.

Warning: Spoilers for the story of FFXIV follow.

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Riol Forrest

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Who is this? We first encounter Riol during the widely popular quest line that leads to the battle against Titan. He is a former member of the army of heroes who defeated Titan several years ago.

Riol has specialized in infiltration and gathering information. He was the one who found the path into the winding shafts of the goblins that leads to Titan’s summoning location. Years later, he passes this knowledge on to us so that we can face the Primals.

Later in the story, we persuade Riol to join the Crystal Blades. He takes command of one of the troops and uses his skills for the good of Eorzea. 

Why is Riol great? Riol had his big moment for me just before the end of “A Realm Reborn” in patches 2.4 and 2.5. He was almost the only one of the members of the alliance who had the crazy idea that Ilbert and Yuyuhase might be traitors. 

Even Thancred, who is usually clever, had no idea and was surprised when the guards surrounded him during the conference. Not to mention Alphinaud. 

For me, Riol was the star during these patches, even though he plays a small role in the story. When I returned to the Rising Stones for the first time during the Heavensward story, my first question was, “Where is Riol?” 

I needed to know that he was okay and had managed to escape. I was glad to see him briefly again in Shadowbringers.

Hilda Ware

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Who is this? In the story of Heavensward, we learn about Hilda as the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman from Ishgard and his maid. Hilda’s father rejected her mother and never recognized his daughter. 

Growing up in poverty and surrounded by lawlessness and oppression, Hilda stepped up to lead the resistance that fought against the tyranny of the Ishgard authorities in the background. We seek her out to ask for help when it becomes clear who the true cause of the war between Ishgard and the dragons was.  

Later in the story, Hilda founds a militia that primarily protects the poor people of Ishgard. 

Why is Hilda great? Characters like Hilda have always held a special place for me. She is a young woman who has experienced a lot of suffering in her life but did not let it break her. 

Despite her experiences with nobles and the clergy, she agreed to work with Aymeric to improve the lives of the poor people. However, she is not some kind-hearted Mother Teresa figure, but knows how to stand her ground, even if it means using violence if necessary.

While the main characters of FFXIV tend to ramble and often express themselves in a refined manner, Hilda does not mince her words. She calls things by their names and has some truly biting remarks up her sleeve.

With that, she has earned enough bonus points for me to wish she would appear more frequently in the story.

Fray Myste

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Who is this? We first find Fray in the dirty cold alleys of Ishgard. His seemingly dead body has been discarded in the mists and left to the looters. As a Dark Knight, he didn’t deserve a proper burial.  

As we approach the corpse, the Dark Knight’s soulstone reacts, and we feel dizzy. Once the dizziness subsides, the supposedly dead body suddenly stands next to us and introduces himself as Fray. 

He explains that he barely survived the fight in the arena of Halone and offers to enlighten us about the secrets of the Dark Knights. But then we hear a cry for help, and the story takes its course.

Why is Fray great? Fray is cleverly written. At first, he seems like a pretty normal mentor NPC who guides you through the job quests, but with each quest, you begin to realize that something isn’t quite right with him.

The way he talks, how he speaks of events he shouldn’t know about, his concern for the player character. It’s clear that he isn’t a normal human, but what is he then?

This question tormented me so much that I sprinted through the leveling process of the Dark Knight. I grinded my butt off in the dungeons to find out what was going on with Fray more quickly. And the job quests did not disappoint.

But it wasn’t just the mystery that made Fray interesting. He articulated things that were on my tongue. He expressed the frustration I often felt. He is an NPC with whom players can identify, and that’s great.

Asahi sas Brutus

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Who is this? We first encounter Asahi sas Brutus during the story of Stormblood. He comes to Doma in the role of an ambassador to negotiate the exchange of prisoners of war. He is the stepbrother of Yotsuyu, who has made a political career in the capital of Garlemald. 

On his journey through Doma, he is horrified by the suffering of the villagers and the destruction his stepsister wrought during her reign. He swears that he will use all his political influence to make amends. 

He seems to care a lot about the wellbeing of Doma, his homeland. However, as soon as he is left alone with us, he shows his true face as a fanatical follower of Zenos. 

Why is Asahi great? He isn’t. He is disgusting. I have rarely encountered such a despicable NPC, and that is the point. His appearance as a villain is short but highly effective. 

As soon as he finished his very first line in the cutscene, I wanted to ram my axe into his face immediately. No antagonist in FFXIV had achieved that until then. Everything about him is perfectly designed to be a slimy, repugnant, and unpleasant character.

Consequently, one of the most satisfying moments in the entire six-year-long story of FFXIV was when his stepsister Yotsuyu impaled him with her swords. I celebrated that woman so much, it was like confetti flying everywhere. I am sure that was exactly the goal of the developers, which is why Asahi is an excellent bad side villain.

The Chais

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Who are they? The couple Chai Nuzz and Dulia Chai are introduced to players during the main story of the Shadowbringers expansion. They live with many other wealthy snobs in the city of Eulmore in extravagant luxury. 

We arrive in the city together with Alphinaud, who gets employed by the Chais as a painter, and initially get a picture of them that is anything but flattering. They are spoiled and indifferent to the suffering of others.

Alphinaud is supposed to paint a portrait of them after they had their previous painter thrown off the walls of the city into the sea.

Why are the Chais great? The Chais were a great surprise for me. I had firmly expected that I would find them to be annoying characters at best. At first glance, they seemed like the usual “disposable villains” that are only there briefly to create conflict but possess no great personality themselves.

However, they turned out to be a truly lovable couple. While Nuzz is a serious and stubborn character, Dulia is easily excited and somewhat naive. When we left Eulmore, Dulia ran after us, and my heart melted. 

The most important thing is that their relationship comes across well in the story. You can tell it was a love marriage and not one made for calculation, as is often the case with very wealthy people. No wonder, that a cosplayer couple depicting the Chais at a Chinese gaming convention was celebrated by fans. 

Do you have little side NPCs that you love more than main characters? Which ones are they?

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What we know about the release of Overwatch 2 – Date, Gameplay, Beta?

The developers of Overwatch 2 initially didn’t want to reveal when the release is. However, during a panel about the future of the Overwatch League, details were mentioned that could indicate a release. What do we know at the moment about a release date for Overwatch 2?

What we know about the release of Overwatch 2: So far, information about the release of Overwatch 2 is still quite sparse. There is no official date yet, and the developers are unwilling or unable to comment on the topic.

However, there are indications that Overwatch 2 could be released as early as 2020. An already deleted tweet from the Brazilian PlayStation account mentioned a PS4 release in 2020. The Overwatch League also provides clues.

What is Overwatch 2 anyway? Overwatch 2 will be a sequel to Overwatch. You can carry over your progress from the first game, contrary to prior assumptions.

Game-related content like new competitive modes and maps are set to be released for both games. See more of the game in the official cinematic trailer:

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What Blizzard says about the release date

What the developers say: During the panel on Overwatch 2 on the night from Friday, November 1, to Saturday, November 2, 2019, German time, the developers talked about the release. Overwatch head Jeff Kaplan said about the release date:

I have no idea. Let’s just make it great, that’s what matters most to us. We don’t have a date in mind yet. […] We probably won’t resurface until after Blizzcon […] we will quiet down a bit, we have a lot of work to do. The team is focused on Overwatch 2.

So there are still no hints of a possible date from the head.

However, the moderators of the panel on the Overwatch League, the e-sports event of the hero shooter, may have now provided clues about it.

What the Overwatch League reveals about the release of Overwatch 2

What did the moderators say? At the end of the panel, moderator Chris Pucket asked Jon Spector, the Senior Director for e-sports at Activision Blizzard, how Overwatch 2 will affect the Overwatch League 2020. Spector said:

In 2020 we will not have transitioned to Overwatch 2 [for the season]. We will continue to play the existing version of Overwatch […] But looking to the future beyond that, we are more than excited about how it will look.

Overwatch 2 seems more like a DLC for Overwatch, which is why the two versions are likely compatible.

The comment that a transition will not yet happen could thus imply a possible release window.

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The new Push mode is particularly interesting as a tie-breaker for the OWL.

When does Overwatch 2 come out now? The seasons of the Overwatch League roughly run from February to July or August, with some events before (in December) and after (in September). So, with Overwatch 2, a release before summer 2020 is unlikely.

However, Spector only stated that the 2020 season will not be played on Overwatch 2. So it could be that Overwatch 2 is released before August 2020.

Since the “future beyond that” is supposedly interesting in relation to Overwatch 2, the game could possibly be released for Season 4 in December 2020 or February 2021.

Gameplay of Overwatch 2

This is how Overwatch 2 plays: The focus of Overwatch 2 will be on PvE, and the PvP content will probably be linked between Overwatch and Overwatch 2, so that all players can play with and against each other.

Jeff Kaplan explained in February how much PvE is really in Overwatch 2. Apparently, there will be various missions, but no classic campaign like those seen in shooters like Call of Duty. However, it’s important that a story will still be told that players can experience.

Additionally, a loot system will come as well as the ability to level up heroes. This will all be a single-player experience that separates itself from multiplayer. You can see more about the gameplay in the official gameplay trailer:

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Pre-order, Price and Beta

Will there be a beta? So far, there is no information on a possible beta for Overwatch 2. However, the first part was tested with a (closed) beta, and such tests have been customary in the gaming world for some time now.

So, it is likely that there will be a beta. As soon as registration is possible, we will inform you about it. You can otherwise find the option on the official website of Overwatch 2.

When and where can I buy Overwatch 2? A pre-order is currently not possible. However, you will likely find Overwatch 2 first directly in the Battle.net store. There is no information yet regarding the price.

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Streamer explains why he plays less Fortnite – It’s become too hard

One of the biggest streamers for Fortnite was Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (25). He even hosted the Fortnite World Cup. However, it seems that he has been increasingly reluctant to log into the shooter lately, as it is becoming too tough for him.

This is what CouRage says: On Twitter, the YouTube streamer explains his problem:

  • he has been playing competitive multiplayer games for 13 years (was previously active in Call of Duty)
  • but now he hesitates more and more to log into the games
  • he says “the Skill-Based” matchmaking is troubling him – as there is no longer a way to relax

Since CouRage is primarily active in Fortnite, it seems clear that the “competitive multiplayer game” refers to Fortnite.

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CouRage switched to YouTube because he wanted to escape the daily routine on Twitch.

Now every match is tough – even for strong players

This is his problem: Fortnite and other shooters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare have introduced a “Skill Based Matchmaking” recently. This means that players are matched with others in all possible modes who played at roughly the same level as themselves.

Previously, shooters relied on “Connection based Matchmaking”. This ensured that a strong player like CouRage spent most of the time playing against opponents who were far weaker. Only in specific “Arena” modes did players compete against equally skilled ones. This was apparently more relaxing for CouRage.

Even in 2018, many Twitch streamers effortlessly dominated the “amateurs” they were assigned to. The streamers then looked like great players. That is no longer the case when they play against equally skilled opponents.

Even “Ninja”, who seemed like a shooter god at the beginning of Fortnite, has now been demystified.

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CouRage was one of the most successful Fortnite streamers on Twitch.

I feel like I am at the damn Olympics in Fortnite

Now CouRage says: Every time he comes online and none of his friends are online, he doesn’t even know what he should play.

“I can’t play these games with skill-based matchmaking alone, I become incredibly toxic because I feel like I am participating in the damn Olympics in every single match.”

CouRage on Twitter

However, CouRage is also afraid that he will lose viewers on YouTube if he plays other games he likes, such as God of War or CS:GO.

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This is now his solution: CouRage has announced that he will escape the dilemma by collaborating with other people. Streamer Jordan Fischer offered to open Pokémon cards with him.

Viewers would enjoy it when streamers play together and interact in a friendly manner, Fischer believes.

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Fortnite has become really tough.

This is CouRage: Jack Dunlop made a name for himself as a commentator for Call of Duty before becoming a content creator.

His star rose with the hype around Fortnite in 2018. He is part of the clique surrounding Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, TimTheTatman, and DrLupo. His Twitch channel grew to 2 million followers.

However, in November 2019, CouRage switched to YouTube, where he had already been a prominent figure. He stated that on YouTube he could express himself more freely, without worrying about subscriber counts. But apparently, he is also facing problems there.

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ARK Genesis: How to Tame the Giant Turtle Megachelon

The Giant Turtle is probably the most distinctive creature in the “ARK Genesis” expansion. However, the Megachelon is not so easy to tame; we will tell you where to find it and what you need to do.

The Megachelon, better known as the Giant Turtle in ARK Genesis, is among the new dinosaurs a favorite of players. This is mainly because you can build a base on it and still breathe underwater. Its flat shell releases oxygen and is perfect for a mobile underwater base.

Where to find the Giant Turtle

The Giant Turtle is found in the new Ocean Biome, where you can easily teleport with your drone HLN-A. The exact location does not matter, as the Megachelon swims leisurely around in the water. Thanks to its size, you can hardly miss it.

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The biome is small, but you can find the Giant Turtle in this area.

How to tame the Megachelon

There are several ways to tame the Giant Turtle. For example, through stunning. However, since the turtle’s resistance is very high, this is a lengthy endeavor. Another method is more promising, through passive taming.

This is what you need:

  • A diving gear
  • A weapon that can be used underwater; harpoon or machete
  • Optionally a dino. For example, a Megalodon

You need the diving gear to hold your breath underwater as long as possible. We will discuss the other two items later.

This is how you start: Once you have found a Giant Turtle, dive deep and look for a microbe swarm. These small aggressive fish will chase you, so pay attention to the corresponding status message at the top of the screen.

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Swim back to the Giant Turtle with the swarm, and it will start to eat the swarm. You can already see that the taming process is underway.

What to consider?

Taming takes quite some time. During this time, it is your job to keep all hostile creatures like Megalodons and eels away from the turtle. It is best to use not only a suitable weapon but also your own Megalodon, which snatches up approaching creatures quickly.

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If the turtle is attacked or you accidentally hit it yourself, the entire process will restart. So be careful and watch your surroundings.

How to craft the right saddle

After successfully taming and naming the Giant Turtle, you do not need a saddle to ride it, but it is still recommended. The saddle allows other players to sit on the turtle without being thrown off underwater.

You can unlock the saddle at level 45. It costs you 35 engram points. Afterwards, you can craft it at a smithy if you have the following materials:

  • 28 cement
  • 260 fibers
  • 312 leather
  • 76 metal ingots
  • 22 shell fragments
  • 42 silica pearls

Where to find shell fragments: Of the materials, only the shell fragments are new. You obtain them by defeating a Giant Turtle and collecting its resources.

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If you follow these steps, you can claim the mobile underwater base as your own and also walk around on land with it. Which creatures have you already tamed in Genesis?

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WoW: When will Shadowlands come? Release certainly not before October…

WoW Shadowlands still in summer 2020? The hope seems futile, as the legendary cloak reveals that a lot of time will pass.

Although Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth has only been live for a few weeks, some players of World of Warcraft are already fed up with it. There has been harsh criticism of the missing support mechanics for alt characters or the rather botched end cinematic for N’Zoth. Many fans are already eagerly looking at the next expansion Shadowlands, whose alpha test should start in the coming days. But when will the release of Shadowlands be? The legendary cloak suggests: not before October 2020.

What does the legendary cloak have to do with it? The legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas can currently be upgraded each week by one level. Currently, the maximum is level 12. The highest rank 15 will be achieved in 3 weeks. But that is far from the end for the legendary cloak.

Once the cloak is at rank 15, there will be another upgrade each week, allowing you to increase the Corruption Resistance by 3 points. This is possible 25 times, increasing the Corruption Resistance from 50 to a total of 125. This allows you to wear even more items with Corruption effects and further enhance character strength.

Furorion helps us upgrade the cloak – for over 25 weeks.

What does this mean for Shadowlands? In clear terms, this means that the legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas will only be fully upgraded in about 28 weeks – that’s mid-September. The first players will have their cloak “completely” in the WoW week of September 9. It is extremely unlikely that Blizzard will release the next expansion Shadowlands before the current progress has reached the maximum.

At best, we should expect a pre-patch for version 9.0 of World of Warcraft in October, but likely even later. Only then could players also benefit a bit from their legendary cloak and its maximum upgrade level.

When would you like to see the release of WoW: Shadowlands? Do you believe that the expansion will be released before Christmas 2020?

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