Do you want to play a crazy speed build in Season 19 of Diablo 3? Then try the exploding chicken with the Manajuma set. Fun is guaranteed.
What kind of build is this? You are playing a Witch Doctor build that has proven itself in previous seasons. As a small, crazy chicken, you run through the world of Diablo 3, letting your golems beat everything in their way. In your form as a chicken, you have a significantly increased running speed, which is essential for a speed farm build.
Keep in mind that this playstyle is not intended to push you to the highest levels of Greater Rifts. Here, fun is clearly the focus. It comes from the simple mechanics and the high speed with which you clear the Nephalem Rifts.
How is it played? Most of your damage comes from your companions. You do use active skills like Wall of Death or Piranhas, but the pets handle the rest for you.
A portal run goes something like this: You activate dogs and golems, cast the Wall of Death to activate its buff.
Then you run as a wild chicken to the elite enemies, wait for your pets to arrive and clear everything in the Piranado, and then run to the next group.
The whole thing is accompanied by the silly clucking that your chicken transformation makes.
Why do we recommend this? I, Patrick, enjoy playing this build every season in Diablo 3. It is my “I’m going to switch off my brain and farm a bit” build. It’s also excellent for watching Netflix on the side. The build is incredibly simple to play and feels a bit silly with the crazy chicken. A good way to take a break from more serious, brutal builds.
This is not an unknown build – some may already know it. Nevertheless, we recommend it to those who have not played it yet or need to be reminded of it.
For passive skills, use: Unwavering Will, One’s Suffering, Feast and Between Light and Shadow or – as a safer option – Vessel of the Spirit.
What gear for the Chicken Speedfarm in S19?
For this build, you wear 5 pieces of the Helltooth set. Additionally important is the Manajuma set. Additionally, you need pieces that provide you with more toughness and your pets more damage.
What you put in the cube depends on your loot luck. If you have already found a Ring of Royal Grandeur and are wearing it, you can activate the Short Man’s Finger in Kanai’s Cube first if you cause more damage that way. You should equip the two best of the three rings and then put the third in the cube.
Which Legendary Gems to use? You can experiment a bit with the gems to see what you like. For the Goldwrap belt, Boon of the Hoarder is appropriate. Then also Enforcer to buff your companions and Bane of the Trapped for even more damage.
Socketing should have a Flawless Royal Emerald in the weapon, a Flawless Royal Amethyst in the head, and Flawless Royal Topazes in chest and legs.
Paragon Points: If you haven’t reached Paragon level 800 yet, then prioritize this:
Basic:
Movement Speed > Intelligence. If you have problems with toughness, alternate your points between Vitality and Intelligence.
Offensive:
Cooldown > Attack Speed > Critical Hit Chance > Critical Hit Damage
Defensive:
All Resistance > Armor > Life > Life Regeneration
Adventure:
Area Damage > Resource Cost Reduction > Life per Hit > Gold Find Bonus
Difference between Greater Rift and Rift in the Build
This is because no gold drops from enemies in Greater Nephalem Rifts, and therefore you cannot exploit the combination of Goldwrap and Boon of the Hoarder.
Season 19 is still running with the cool season buff in Diablo 3. But soon, a new chapter will be knocking at the door:
Even Hollywood stars are connected with Pokémon GO. This is now proven by John Travolta, who played a round because his son is a huge fan of the game and the YouTuber Mystic7.
This is the situation: The YouTuber Mystic7 is known for his numerous videos on Pokémon GO. One of his viewers is the son of actor John Travolta, who has always wanted to meet the YouTuber.
A video captures the meeting. His father is also present, watching the situation with interest and even catching Pokémon himself.
John Travolta’s son is a huge Pokémon GO fan
This is the video: At minute 5:19, you can see the situation with John Travolta and his son in the video. Travolta explains that his son is a huge fan of Mystic7 and that meeting the YouTuber and playing Pokémon together would be the best Christmas gift for him. He tried to contact Mystic7 through several ways to fulfill his son’s wish.
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Afterwards, the actor also tries to catch Pokémon. Mystic7 lets him catch a quest Pokémon and his research breakthrough. In the end, neither of the monsters were shiny. With Lapras, Travolta prefers to let his son throw, who easily hits it fabulously.
Then the YouTuber and Travolta Jr. go off alone and catch Pokémon together and battle in PvP.
At the end of the video, Travolta thanks the YouTuber again for making this meeting possible.
Mystic7 (left) together with YouTube colleague TrainerTips
What is special about this: You can see that the wave of hype surrounding Pokémon GO has also reached Hollywood. Travolta seems quite interested in the video, and it is funny to see how he awkwardly tries to catch the Pokémon.
Finally, there was a bug in Pokémon GO regarding a regional Pokémon. Did you benefit from it?
Are you currently doing nothing in The Division 2 and longing for new challenges? Then you should dare to take on the Hardcore mode. It offers a very special experience and could revive the game for many agents, says our author Sven.
What is the Hardcore mode in The Division 2? Since the release of Update 6.1, there has been a new Hardcore mode in The Division 2.
Hardcore is not a new difficulty level – at least not directly. Hardcore means that your character has only one life; there are no respawns.
If your agent is down, meaning injured and on their knees, they can still be rescued by teammates or the drone stock skill with the appropriate mod. However, if they die completely, they are irretrievably gone – along with all their earned gear. Only acquired cosmetics like new clothing or patches remain account-wide.
Why you should try the Hardcore mode at least once
Nothing to do? This captivates me in The Division 2: Personally, I love hardcore modes. Whether in Diablo 3 or Path of Exile. If games offer me a permadeath mode, I play that – and only that.
And thanks to the new Hardcore mode, I have unexpectedly come to love The Division 2 again. I have always liked and enjoyed the game, but recently, like many players, I felt it was just losing steam:
Hardcore has changed that drastically; I am completely addicted to the game again – like a second love. I am also increasingly noticing: It’s not just me. Although this mode is definitely not for everyone, I still recommend everyone to at least give it a try. After all, The Division 2 doesn’t offer much right now anyway.
And maybe this new mode will bring you back to the game before further changes and fresh content arrive in February. So, you have nothing to lose except for one character, but you might discover a whole new side of The Division 2 – and perhaps even a whole new passion.
Hardcore is a much more intense experience
Many may ask: what is the appeal of Hardcore in The Division 2? For me, The Division 2 in this mode offers a completely different gaming experience – much more intense than in regular gameplay. Even re-leveling a character is a lot of fun.
Different playstyle: First of all, Hardcore encourages a different play style. In short – those who play recklessly and carelessly and just want to do everything as quickly as possible usually die quickly as well.
Whether in a group or solo, in Hardcore you are generally more cautious, approach tactically, and rush, if at all, only rarely through content. As a result, you are much more aware of the game world – at least that’s how it is for me. You notice many lovable details and things that you might have missed in regular mode when you were trying to fight your way quickly to the endgame.
Whether it’s some notable locations or the occasional cool story that you didn’t even notice. I experience all of this in Hardcore much more consciously, as you are almost forced to take more time.
Greater challenge: Additionally, the ever-present danger in Hardcore mode gives me a real kick. Death can lurk around every corner and actually matters here. Because even the weakest enemy can cost you your virtual life at the wrong moment. Enemies that would be laughed off in normal gameplay are always a serious threat here.
Every enemy encounter, every firefight that my group or I engage in feels really intense. Especially when it later involves stronger enemies. Even a normal shootout in the open world can sometimes lead to sweaty hands and frantic communication in voice chat. However, even normal enemies often cause excitement.
If you get surprised by a regular group of red enemies, it can quickly mean death – especially if they have Molotov cocktails or grenades or a flamethrower. I often took to my heels and fled from opponents I would normally have fought without a second thought. Anyone who has tried the story difficulty in Hardcore knows what I’m talking about.
Because in normal mode it’s: No problem, respawn and move on. You might be annoyed that you have to repeat part of the mission. In Hardcore mode, it means: Fury management, then possibly starting a new character right away.
Especially in the Dark Zone and in the challenging and heroic missions, the difference is noticeable. Content that I rushed through in normal gameplay takes much more time in Hardcore – even with good gear or in a group.
Different focus: Speaking of gear. Here too, the focus of the game shifts. While I was almost always focused solely on DPS in normal mode, that has changed in Hardcore. The choice of equipment becomes much more important, especially in the later stages (World Tiers) and in the endgame.
If you rely purely on damage, you run a much greater risk of losing your agent, into whom you have already invested numerous hours of gameplay. So builds and attributes come into play that you may have neglected in normal gameplay.
Additionally, coordination in the group becomes much more important – especially regarding the use of skills and skill mods.
In short: In Hardcore, it’s much more important to find the right balance between damage, armor, and skills. Those who play too one-sided usually encounter their limits sooner or later and often pay for it with the loss of their agent.
Few rewards, but what you are proud of: Hardcore is currently still in beta, which is why I hope that the mode will be further expanded by the developers and, in this process, will receive even more unique Hardcore rewards. Because there aren’t enough of them in my opinion right now.
However, the Hardcore rewards that exist still keep me entertained and set goals that I would like to achieve. So far, they are exclusively cosmetics like a Yolo cap for reaching level 2 and several unique arm patches
for successfully completing the Capitol Fortress in Hardcore
for successfully completing Tidal Basin in Hardcore
for reaching a Gear Score of 500 in Hardcore
for successfully completing the regular raid Operation Dark Hours in Hardcore
but I am currently more proud of no other cosmetic in The Division 2 than the one for the Capitol Building and for Tidal Basin.
Even though my regular agent has seen pretty much everything in The Division 2, nothing in terms of feeling or significance compares to the achievements of my still relatively young Hardcore agent.
Gear Score 500 doesn’t really entice me; however, my top goal for the near future is the Hardcore raid patch – basically almost a suicide mission. But the fact that this is achievable has already been proven by several agents. And that motivates me right now.
Technically flawless so far: In Hardcore mode, nothing is more frustrating than losing your character due to bugs or technical issues – for example, lags or suddenly respawning enemies.
However, even though the Hardcore mode of The Division 2 is still in beta, I am quite surprised in this regard. I can reassure anyone who is afraid. So far, all characters (3 of them) that I have lost have died through my own mistakes. The technology has worked perfectly so far.
Otherwise, I have not heard from my Hardcore agent buddies or from other sources that The Division 2 has a problem in this area.
Hardcore is fun but has a lot of room for improvement: All in all, I am currently having a lot of fun with the Hardcore mode. This mode is essentially solely responsible for my return to playing The Division 2 – and I am doing it really regularly and with so much motivation and enthusiasm, as honestly never before.
But Hardcore still has room for improvement. A lot of room. Initially, the current scope may suffice, at least for me. However, over time the developers need to offer more than just a cap and some exclusive patches. Currently, this is probably the biggest wish of many Hardcore players.
Many wish for further exclusive rewards or even seasons like in Diablo 3, which would then motivate them to continue playing this hardcore mode over a longer period of time – alongside general changes that players have been requesting for some time now.
Leaderboards, better drop rates for loot, and more character slots are also among the players’ wishes for the permadeath mode.
A few tips to conclude: If you want to play Hardcore, here are some tips that should make your early life easier.
If you have 4 regular characters, you need to delete one to create a Hardcore character. If a HC character dies, you must delete it; otherwise, it blocks a character slot.
Whenever possible, always play with at least two people! This has saved my agent countless times, just as he has saved others numerous times.
Unlock the Reviver Drone and the Repair Drone first – especially if you are playing solo. This should save your agent more than once.
Play generally slower, more thoughtfully, and strategically than usual and don’t rush. Every little enemy is a danger. 2 out of 3 of my characters died because I got overconfident and underestimated groups of regular enemies. Especially in the Dark Zones, PvE enemies hit really hard.
If you play in a team, coordinate your skills with each other and communicate a lot.
Pay attention to everything that grants status effects – grenades, fire, shock, etc. Avoid contact with gas especially.
Don’t just build for DPS. Damage protection and armor should not be neglected. Skills also become important later on.
If things get tight – run! It’s no shame to retreat back to almost half of the mission level. It’s still better than losing your agent.
Don’t play Hardcore on autopilot. If a mission just doesn’t work, stop and try again the next day.
Play rested and stop in time. This may sound silly, but it’s really not to be underestimated in Hardcore. I lost my first agent because I (like once in Diablo 3 with a 500-hour character) drifted off while playing.
By the way, there is no PvP in Hardcore mode.
Have you already tried the Hardcore mode? What experiences have you had with it? Can this format keep you entertained during the current content drought? Or is it not for you? I for one am already looking forward to tackling the upcoming new content in permadeath mode.
Starting Wednesday, the grind for Artifact Power in World of Warcraft begins again. But how bad will it be? What changes at the Heart of Azeroth?
Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth for World of Warcraft will be released in a few days, and with it, the maximum item level of many rewards will be raised. While the really good loot will only come with the launch of Season 4 a few days later, the Heart of Azeroth can be supplied with new Artifact Power right at the start of the patch. So the grind for Artifact Power begins again – but for the last time, because it supposedly won’t exist in Shadowlands.
We reveal how much Artifact Power you need and what influence it still has.
Azerite can be farmed again!
What changes starting Wednesday? With the launch of WoW Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth, the current maximum level of the Heart of Azeroth will be lifted:
The current cap is level 70 – beyond that, Artifact Power is of no use.
Starting Wednesday, you can collect Artifact Power endlessly again. There is no maximum level for the Heart of Azeroth anymore, so Artifact Power will remain meaningful until the end of Battle for Azeroth and benefits your neckpiece.
How many levels do you need to farm? Although there is no maximum level for the Heart anymore, only a few bonuses are important. At level 75, you unlock another small essence slot, which should mean a significant power increase for the character. After that, at level 80 there’s another small bonus of 3% extra stamina. However, that’s already the last significant bonus. After level 80, there are no major innovations anymore.
Is there Artifact Knowledge again? Yes. Right at the start of Patch 8.3, there will be a large batch of Artifact Knowledge, which drastically reduces the required Artifact Power for level-ups of the heart. So you only need 17,550 Artifact Power from level 70 to level 71.
For comparison: Currently, 65,000 Artifact Power is still needed from level 69 to 70.
By the way, Artifact Knowledge will continue to increase in the coming weeks, making farming to level 80 increasingly easier.
What does farming beyond level 80 bring? After the Heart of Azeroth reaches level 80, the benefit of Artifact Power drastically decreases. There are no more major bonuses to unlock. The Heart of Azeroth only increases slightly in item level with each additional level-up. This, in turn, scales with the strength of the essences in the Heart of Azeroth. The best players will continue to try to level the heart – but for most casual players, this probably won’t be of much relevance.
No Gold as a replacement: The downside of this new system is that Artifact Power can no longer be converted into gold as a reward. Currently, players with a Heart of Azeroth at maximum level receive a nice sum of gold for world quests and certain other tasks when they would have received Artifact Power. Since Artifact Power will henceforth be considered “meaningful”, this additional gold will be eliminated.
What do you think of these changes? Is it good that you don’t have to grind so much anymore? Or do you still find it too much effort?
The Twitch streamer Jaryd “Summit1g” Lazar (32) is a master of failure on Twitch. One of his fails from CS:GO is legendary. In the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov” the former CS:GO pro impresses again: No one dies and gets as upset about it as Summit1g.
This is how Summit1g fails in Escape from Tarkov: Tarkov is the ideal game to fail in because the tension builds slowly over a longer period of time, but it only takes a moment until you die.
Then you lose everything you brought into the match. The frustration factor is therefore quite high as well.
In one scene, Summit1g gets into a firefight and is actually in control. However, he misses multiple shots, giving the opponent a chance to respond, and is taken down with a shot.
The reaction is: He stands up from his chair, seems to consider what to do next, yells something, and then just runs out of the frame.
In the second scene, Summit1g is again in control and fires at an opponent he has spotted. But then he somehow falls from his position and gives away an advantage.
Now he wants to catch the opponent, whom he suspects is above him, with a grenade, but messes up the throw and dies in the explosion. Again, Summit1g stands up, looks around, and then runs out of the frame. This time he seems to pause briefly and takes a run-up like a comic character.
Why is Summit1g so good at failing? Summit1g is considered a competent and solid gamer, where gameplay is at the center and there are no big gimmicks. Nevertheless, it is precisely his fails and reactions to them that have made him famous, perhaps because he otherwise seems so competent and in control.
There are two legendary scenes in which Summit1g fails live:
Here, the failure itself is fantastic because it actually happens after winning.
The other scene is “Summit1g hits the camera,” which has also become a cult classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YjKGqpe7Ak
There, he dies in H1Z1 and punches his own camera out of protest, then yells “I’m offline now, guys. See you later”: Here, the reaction to his own failure is what is fascinating, as it comes from the moment and has something aesthetic about it.
Summit1g’s failures are revered by his fans. They often play with gifts and jokes about it.
When Summit1g tried the game Warframe some time ago, the streamer received a gift from a fan:
The “Ash Agile Animation Set” – the icon looked just like the legendary “Summit1g hits the camera” pose.
The opposite of Summit1g is the young Fortnite pro and Twitch streamer Mongraal. He is terribly bad at failing:
2020 could be an interesting year for MMO fans. The release of several games, or at least an alpha or beta version of them, is planned for this year. Our editor Alexander Leitsch presents 3 MMOs that he believes will be successful in 2020.
What is this list? After I already introduced you to 6 MMOs that will not survive 2020, I now want to look in the opposite direction. Here I present you games that could be successful in 2020.
This list is again based on my own opinion, and of course, there is a possibility that they could flop or not even be released in 2020. However, I have selected 3 games that could indeed be successful.
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New World
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Amazon Game Studios | Platform: PC | Release Date: May 26, 2020 | Model: Buy2Play
What is New World? New World is a new MMORPG from Amazon, where you discover the fictional island of Aeternum in the 17th century. You will join one of three factions, each fighting for fortresses on the island.
New World offers a classless system where your armors and weapons influence your play style. The combat system is said to be very action-packed. Over time, your character learns to handle weapons, levels up (1-60), and gains attribute points that are also supposed to influence your play style.
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How was the development of New World? Amazon’s MMO was already in alpha, which ended in June 2019, a very solid game. It received much praise for:
The foundations of the game
The graphics
The willingness of the developers to listen to criticism
The performance of the game
Generally the progress the game made in alpha
Criticism was given for:
The slow combat system
The fact that too large guilds dominated the gameplay.
The problems with New World could have been quickly fixed, and the MMO could have been released after that. However, with a strong PvP focus, New World was at risk of becoming a niche game rather than one for the masses.
Why could New World be successful? The “new” New World is said to offer more PvE content and more character development. At the same time, the PvP requirement is being dropped, which will appeal to PvE fans. This opens up a completely new and larger target audience for the MMO.
At the same time, PvP fans could still be retained if the sieges and battles in the game are well implemented. Much now depends on the balance between PvE and PvP. More information on this is expected to be released prior to the launch.
What is Crowfall?Crowfall is a mix of MMORPG and strategy games that uses various worlds. There is a “social world” where you can do housing and interact with other players. This is persistent and remains permanently.
The other worlds consist of scenarios in which you are thrown, where you can experience adventures. In the scenarios, you fight against other players but also the hunger that devours the world. Each scenario ends with the destruction of the world, but brings you rewards for the social world.
God’s Reach is a pure PvE world that aims to introduce players to Crowfall.
The Infected is a PvP world where three factions battle against each other.
Dregs is a world specifically for Guild vs. Guild combat.
Through these scenarios, Crowfall aims to never get boring. Multiple campaigns run simultaneously, and the worlds and contents of the scenarios can always be adjusted.
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How was the development of Crowfall? Crowfall was originally intended to be released several years ago, but the release was delayed multiple times. This was also due to new funding, which gave the developers more time, leading to new content being added to the game.
Why could Crowfall be successful in 2020? With the various worlds and planned scenarios, Crowfall is taking an unusual approach for an MMORPG. They are trying something new and innovative, which could attract many players at launch.
Although many of their worlds use PvP, which could deter a significant portion of players. However, with the social world and the PvE world, at least the entry barrier isn’t high.
I believe that Crowfall will already make headlines with the beta in 2020. If the release occurs this year, then Crowfall could be successful. Perhaps it will only be a success in a niche of PvP fans. But the concept of Crowfall sounds exciting enough.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Smilegate| Platform: PC | Release Date: November 2018 in Korea| Model: Free2Play
What is Lost Ark? Lost Ark is an action MMORPG from Korea, which has only been released there and in Russia so far. It mixes the genres action-RPG and MMO to create something unique:
It incorporates elements from Diablo, such as the isometric perspective and clicking for movement.
It features MMORPG content like an open world, dungeons, raids, crafting, housing, and PvP.
Its social elements and group play make it feel more like an MMO than a traditional hack’n slash.
Visually, Lost Ark blends a fantasy world with elves and demons with many steampunk elements. It features 4 base classes that split into three specializations each at level 10.
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The game initially experienced hype, which then subsided. Nevertheless, the MMORPG remained among the top 5 games in Korea for five months.
However, even after the release, there were regular updates for Lost Ark, including a massive update in summer 2019 with new areas, dungeons, a raid, and many further content.
I hope that Lost Ark comes to us in 2020, at least in an open beta, like it is running in Russia. If not, it is still worth playing the Russian version, as our editor Irie does:
MMOs that could make great strides in development in 2020
In addition to the MMOs that could successfully launch in 2020, there are also some games that could make a significant leap in their development this year. I would like to talk briefly about these as well.
As there will be no NDA for this alpha, you can look forward to videos and livestreams about the MMORPG. Additionally, developer blogs and regular info streams from the developers are planned for 2020.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: City State Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release Date: Unknown | Model: Pay2Play
What is Camelot Unchained?Camelot Unchained is an MMORPG that aims to connect with the old times of Dark Age of Camelot. The creator of the game is Marc Jacobs, the inventor of DaoC.
It focuses on PvP and fights for fortresses. You join one of three factions. The game has been in beta since 2018, but it is a test in the classical sense. Many features of the game are still not finished, and instead, individual contents and modules are being tested.
Although this will not be a release date yet, the developers have shown unusual enthusiasm. So we can look forward to how Camelot Unchained will develop in 2020.
What is Crimson Desert?Crimson Desert is the unofficial successor to Black Desert. The new MMORPG will focus more on the story and PvE.
You will take on the roles of different mercenaries during the campaign, each carrying their own problems and worries.
In addition to the PvE content, player trading, life skills, and fortress battles are planned.
What will happen in Crimson Desert in 2020? The first beta for Crimson Desert is supposed to begin in Korea in 2020. When we will see the game, is not yet clear. Nevertheless, many new informations about the MMORPG are expected this year.
The YouTube video “The Engoodening of No Man’s Sky” is a tribute to the poorly launched survival and exploration game No Man’s Sky (PC, PS4, Xbox One). The video has over 3 million views and has increased sales on Steam, but Sean Murray would prefer to delete the last minutes of the video from the Internet.
What kind of video is this? “The Engoodening of No Man’s Sky” was released on January 8 on YouTube and has already garnered 3.26 million views. It is by “Internet Historian” and lasts just under 54 minutes.
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The video humorously and in detail describes how No Man’s Sky has recovered and improved over the years after its terrible release:
there was a huge hype around No Man’s Sky and the charismatic head of the studio, Sean Murray, who was even invited to talk shows
Murray promoted a fantastic game that would provide essentially infinite possibilities and simulate everything
the release came for PS4 and PC in August 2016 and the game fell far short of expectations
an enormous backlash brewed, claiming the developers were frauds. The game was ripped apart, and buyers were really angry with the team: This went as far as death threats
but then No Man’s Sky was gradually improved and expanded with major updates, until it became a really good game
these improvements take up the main part of the video – more and more new features are shown, even entirely new ones that were not promised before. The video highlights, for instance, that No Man’s Sky received a VR version for free, while other major games sold this as an extra
It is a “redemption” story, a tale of restitution and rising after a fall. People love the video.
The video ends on a strangely homoerotic note.
Homoerotic Fan Fiction with Sean Murray
What bothers Sean Murray? The YouTube video ends with a fan fiction from the time before the release. A fan fantasized about being invited to a private audience at Hello Games. There, he gets to play No Man’s Sky first and engages in gay sex with Sean Murray.
This fantasy continues to expand, leading to a virtual reality version of No Man’s Sky, where there are many Sean Murrays with procedurally generated genitals.
Murray apparently experienced a whirlwind of emotions regarding the video on January 9:
First, he said “Definitely don’t look past the 45-minute mark” – he links the video, a sign that the outrage may not be that significant.
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Ultimately, however, Murray posted a screenshot showing No Man’s Sky suddenly back on the top seller list on Steam and appears reconciled
In the comments of the YouTube video, recognition prevails for what No Man’s Sky has achieved in recent years. The studio and Sean Murray have proven resilient: they had to endure so much criticism but learned the right lessons from it. This commands a lot of respect.
After the delay of the highly anticipated Wastelanders update for Fallout 76, a test server will be available soon. Bethesda invites you to help in its development, but you need to hurry and have some luck.
How can I help? Bethesda plans to invite players to help in the development of the upcoming Wastelanders update for Fallout 76. This was originally delayed to improve it. You can register for the test on the official Fallout 76 website.
Registration is open until January 14, 2020, at 11:59 PM. Selected will be “a few hundred players”. It is not specified how exactly selection will occur, but Bethesda is looking for “as many active and experienced players as possible.”
What you need to pay attention to: There are some things to consider if you want to participate. Bethesda has created a small list with important information about the test:
The Wastelanders test will only run on PC
There is a confidentiality agreement, so you may not share any content or experiences.
The Wastelanders version you play is in development and meant to find bugs and improve the update for release. Do not expect a finished version.
What you see in the test might not necessarily reflect the final version.
Your progress will be saved during the test, and aside from maintenance work, you can play at any time. Only some tests may require you to delete all progress (“wipes”). Progress will also not carry over to the finished update.
What can I test? The aim of the test is for you to share as much feedback and your opinion with the developers to improve Wastelanders. So far, Bethesda has not revealed what the test will include, but we already know some things about Wastelanders:
There will be a new story or the old story will continue.
First images of Wastelanders have been shared multiple times, most recently images that sparked a desire for cars. There are also legendary perks and more planned, although it is still unknown whether these will come to Wastelanders or later in 2020:
In Destiny 2, clever players continuously discover ways to make the Guardian’s daily life easier. Learn with us how to skip the most annoying part of the dungeon using a glitch and how each of the three classes does it.
What is the Shattered Throne?The Shattered Throne is the first dungeon in Destiny 2 and invites exploration since Forsaken. This activity features tricky puzzles, jumping passages, and challenging bosses.
The dungeons are very popular among players, but some sections can still be frustrating. Especially the boss fight against Ogre Vorgeth can ruin a flawless solo run for some Guardians. With the method presented, you can solve the problem in less than two minutes.
Ogres also serve as boss opponents in the raid
Skip the fight against Ogre Vogeth
The glitch to skip is possible with all three Guardian classes. However, the implementation looks a little different for each class. Additional important information are:
Do not jump down into the boss arena. If you do, you are already too far and must fight the boss normally.
If you are aiming for the Exo bow Wishender, simply jump into the abyss after the glitch. This saves you some jumps and time, and you can interact with the quest statue.
If you aim for a flawless dungeon run, expect some additional jumps and do not return to the quest statue.
Here’s how to do it with the Titan: The Titan has it the easiest of all classes. Equip a sword and the middle Arc tree (Thundercrash). Start at the spot where you would jump into the boss arena.
Step back a few steps from the ledge and look at the archway where you just stood. You see two vases and creeping plants. To your right, at the top of the adjacent archway, you will see a gap – that’s where you want to go through.
Jump onto one of the vases or into the plants on the wall and activate your super. Maneuver through the gap and keep left to land on a ledge outside the map. From here, just go straight ahead and slightly left. You can see the exact route in the embedded video:
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Here’s how to do it with the Warlock: As a Warlock, you equip a sword and need to switch between gliding and short teleport (Blink). High mobility and, for instance, the Transversive Steps help you achieve your goals.
Start again at the archway overgrown with vines. Glide until you pull yourself up on the vines. Equip Blink and look to the left. Teleport through the narrow gap at the top of the archway.
Once you are through the gap, swing your sword and maneuver left onto the platform. Jump to the right and ascend along the exterior wall of the building. If you want to make it easier, switch to the Shadebinder and use the “Icarus Dash” ability.
Here’s how to do it with the Hunter: The glitch is also possible with the Hunter, but it’s significantly more challenging to execute. You need your Blade Barrage and plenty of mobility – so equip the ST4MP-F3R (Stompies).
Your starting point is towards the entrance. So step back a good distance from the balcony of the boss arena, until you reach the point where the path splits into two corridors. There you will notice a large statue in the center. Jump cheekily onto her head.
Excuse me, gracious one – we need a launching pad – Source: Cheese Forever
Opposite you, there is a balcony; jump over there. You notice that an invisible wall prevents you from passing. Turn your back to the barrier and activate your Blade Barrage super in the right corner. This way, you’ll push yourself into a new area.
Once here, you need to overcome further barriers using sword swings.
This video shows exactly how to proceed. It explains the route and method for Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters in detail.
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What is it like in practice – My conclusion: Although I love the entire dungeon, I wanted to find out: How practical is the glitch in reality? I decided as a Warlock main to skip Vorgeth with my Warlock on PlayStation 4.
I’m not an expert on glitches or areas outside the game map. But during raids, I have ventured a bit beyond the usual paths.
And lo and behold, after just a few attempts, I teleported accurately past Vorgeth. For the following jumping passage, I relied on the videos of glitch experts. But I think in the future I can take this path without visual support.
We are essentially at this quest statue after the skip
What do you think of the exploratory spirit of some Guardians? Will you skip the Ogre too, or do you prefer to fight the boss?
Even online friends can become important lifesavers. This beautiful story of two gamers from Texas and England shows that.
Through playing online games, friendships often develop that go far beyond national or continental borders. Even if you may never meet these people in real life, they can still have a significant influence and even become lifesavers. A young woman from Texas proved this a few days ago when she organized help for a fellow player – nearly 6,000 km away.
What happened? Aidan Jackson (17) from England was playing a game with one of his online acquaintances, Dia Lethora (20) from Texas. After a while, Aidan stated that he was feeling “weird” and wanted to lie down for a moment. He turned the microphone toward his bed so they could still talk. However, Aidan stopped responding after a short time.
Dia reacted promptly and suspected that the sudden silence could be a seizure. She immediately searched for emergency numbers in Cheshire. Although she knew Aidan’s address, she did not have his phone number. So she contacted the emergency services nearly 6,000 km away. She is said to have said:
Hi, I am calling from the United States, I am currently in a conversation with a friend. He had a seizure and is unresponsive now. I have his address; he lives in Widnes, Cheshire. (…)
Where were Aidan’s parents? While the police and paramedics were on their way to Aidan’s house, his parents were unaware of the incident. They were further down in the house. Since Aidan kept his bedroom door locked, they didn’t hear anything suspicious.
When the police knocked on the door and explained to the parents that there should be an unresponsive young man, everyone rushed upstairs to find Aidan, who had indeed had a seizure. He was later taken to the hospital.
Why Aidan suffers from these seizures is still unclear. So far, he has only been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (a form of autism) and ADHD.
In the hospital, Aidan used his mother’s tablet and thanked Dia “at least 5 to 10 times” and again “every time he sees her”.
In the future, Aidan must keep his bedroom door open while playing.
A beautiful story with a happy ending. Would you have reacted as well in such a situation?
However, at the release, there was an error that allowed another regional Pokémon, Jiutesto, to also be available in Europe.
Jiutesto for a few minutes in Germany
Players report: When new shadows suddenly appeared nearby at 10 PM German time, there was certainly a Jiutesto among them. After a while, players asked which of the monsters was actually regional. After all, Jiutesto was announced for America and Africa, yet numerous players from Europe found it as well.
Jiutesto (left) was briefly available in Germany
Around the other way, Americans also reported that they were able to catch Karadonis, even though that is a regional Pokémon for Australia, Europe, and Asia.
What’s behind it: After a few minutes, it became clear that this was a mistake. Niantic had mistakenly swapped the spawns of the two Pokémon and allowed them to appear in each other’s regions.
After only a few minutes, the error was fixed. So anyone who played directly at the release might have been lucky enough to catch a Jiutesto here in Germany.
A similar problem occurred with Schalellos at that time. The Pokémon appeared globally in both forms for a few minutes at the release. Thus, one could catch the red Schalellos here as well. After a few minutes, the error was fixed.
A similar problem had already occurred with Schalellos.
What does this mean for the players? If you now have a Jiutesto in your PokéDex, you can consider yourself lucky. After all, you now have to travel to other regions of the world for it.
Perhaps one can also speculate on such a chance with the next wave of new Pokémon. It seems that Niantic is struggling with such issues after Schalellos and Jiutesto.
Have you heard of this player? He plays incredibly effectively, despite his small town:
Although we all play MMOs and multiplayer games, not all of us are automatically group players. Do you prefer going solo or playing with others in games?
What is this all about? Playing with other people is, if not the core concept of MMOs. We log in and know that there are real people behind the characters on the screen, not AI.
Since the birth of online gaming, players have formed guilds and clans to venture into the virtual worlds, defeat enemies, and experience adventures together.
In ESO you can play both solo and in a group.
But hardly any of us will be online constantly in a group of people or exclusively solo.
Sometimes you want your peace, sometimes you just don’t feel like making a big party and just grind a little bit by yourself. And sometimes even a loner doesn’t mind some company.
What does your mix look like? What do you tend to prefer?
Which MMOs give you the choice between solo and group? While players in MMOs were often forced into groups before, many modern games give you the choice of whether you want to play with others or go solo.
Especially in shooter MMOs like Destiny or Fortnite, players have the freedom to choose whether they want to play a few rounds alone or team up with friends thanks to automatic matching.
Like most MMOs, Destiny now has an auto-group feature for most content
The prime example among MMORPGs is The Elder Scrolls Online, which ranks #1 in our list of the top solo MMORPGs. With the “One Tamriel” update, level restrictions within the game were removed, allowing players to move freely without fearing being overwhelmed by monsters alone.
But tell us: How about you? Do you play MMOs specifically for the group aspect or do you prefer going solo? Do you play with friends in a group or often with strangers?
High temperatures and a prolonged drought have led to severe bushfires on the Australian continent in recent months. Many people and organizations are supporting the country in combating and rebuilding the devastated areas, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which is now donating all proceeds from the “Outback Relief” skin pack.
What is happening in Australia? Bushfires have been spreading in many areas of Australia for months, and the destruction is reaching unprecedented levels.
Bushfires are quite normal in Australia and even part of the vegetative development. For example, some plants use regular fires for reproduction.
However, persistently high temperatures and a long drought have led to extreme fires that simply cannot be brought under control. Many animals, towns, and people have already fallen victim to the large fires.
The images of destruction are going around the world, and many people and organizations want to support the helpers and victims on-site. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is also stepping in and donating the proceeds from the “Outback Relief” skin pack entirely for aid in Australia.
Infinity Ward donates revenue for Australia aid
What is this skin pack? The “Outback” skin pack, which was renamed to “Outback Relief” as part of the CoD donation campaign, offers comprehensive equipment for the operator “D-Day”.
How does the donation work? Infinity Ward promises in a post on Twitter that all revenues from this pack until January 31, 2020, will go directly as aid to the affected regions.
If you purchase the pack before January 31, the money goes to Australia. If you purchased the pack earlier, these CoD points also count as a donation.
However, Infinity Ward has not yet provided information about which organization the donations are going to. Nor has it stated how much money is specifically intended as aid per pack.
Why are the bushfires so severe this year? Australia has been struggling for many years with the impacts of the worsening climate change. In our climate zone, this means that we can no longer have snowball fights due to rising temperatures.
However, the impact for Australia is significantly more severe.
Since October, the temperatures in the bushfire regions have been unusually high even by Australian standards. This is accompanied by a prolonged drought. The lack of rain has made the local vegetation an optimal fire accelerant and has led to the extreme bushfires.
If you have chosen a donation organization, check their background. Unfortunately, there are many bad apples.
Be cautious when donating
Where else can I donate? Money is always good, and there are enough reputable aid organizations that you can support.
If you have decided on an organization, you should still do a little research to see how reputable the companies really are.
Organizations that do not clearly state what the money will be used for should be avoided. Unfortunately, there are many bad apples that exploit the suffering of others and may only forward a small part of the donations to the affected regions.
Also, keep an eye on any fees associated with the donation. High fees can be a sign of a scam.
Gaming consoles consume a lot of power. Exit the game or at least close the application when you leave the couch for a while.
Anyone can help, even without money
What else can I do? Pay more attention to your lifestyle, avoid waste, unnecessary electricity consumption, and think about the consequences of your actions.
The high temperatures are a direct result of global climate change and affect each of us. Even small actions in everyday life can make a difference.
Turn off your devices or exit the game when you won’t be at the computer/console for a few minutes
Running games significantly increase the power consumption of devices, in the age of SSDs, you can often restart games or devices quickly and save quite a bit of power
Eat less meat / ready-made food
You don’t have to completely give up meat, but the cultivation of feed crops and grazing land for large livestock displaces many important forest areas around the world that keep carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere at a manageable level
A lower demand for meat will eventually lead to lower prices, making meat producers think about whether it is worth managing another pasture
Ready-made food usually comes with a lot of packaging and is therefore much more harmful to the environment than cooking yourself
Throw away less food
Be mindful when shopping about what you need and whether you can consume it at all.
Food does not go bad immediately after the expiration date. Pay attention to your senses when determining if food has expired, and do not throw away a sealed yogurt container just because it is a few days over.
No one can do anything against global changes on their own. However, if we all start to pay a little more attention to our environment and lifestyle, we help not only the people and animals in Australia – but the entire Earth. We only have one.
What do you think about the donation campaigns that some companies are currently running? Have you ever donated?
Legends of Aria wanted to be a kind of modern Ultima Online. A sandbox MMORPG where players find a second home and where PvP plays an important role as well. It didn’t quite work out that way. But could the upcoming MMORPG Fractured succeed?
What did Legends of Aria aim to achieve? Legends of Aria (LoA) attempted to revive the feeling of playing Ultima Online (UO). UO thrived on essentially just providing players with the world itself. What happened there was left in the hands of the community.
Ultima Online managed to build a virtual society. There were indeed players who operated taverns, were fishermen, or blacksmiths. They supplied adventurers with self-crafted items like weapons, food, and more. In Ultima Online, one could build a kind of second life.
Why did Legends of Aria fail with its approach? One reason is the unfinished state in which the game was released. Although it is still in Early Access, it still presents the first impression that one gets from the MMORPG. And this is simply too unfinished even for an EA version.
LoA gives the impression of a construction site that has just started. There are plenty of bugs, sometimes severe lags, the controls feel opaque and unintuitive, and Legends of Aria also fails to impress visually. However, what weighs much heavier is that there is far too little content.
PvP is another reason. In many areas, you are not forced into PvP, but this approach does divide the community a bit. At the beginning, Ultima Online was a vast PvP zone where every step was dangerous. Then the game had to be split into two servers to provide an incentive for those who did not want to be constantly attacked.
LoA has PvP zones where you can be attacked without penalty at any time, as well as safe areas. However, some fans of Ultima Online do not like this. They would prefer a separation into PvP and PvE servers.
Fractured follows in the footsteps of Ultima Online.
Fractured wants to know
What is Fractured? In the MMORPG, you live in one of three worlds, which not only determines your race but also how much focus PvP receives. In this world, you go your own way and try to get as far as possible.
Each of the three worlds is huge and there is so much to explore
By mining resources, you craft items and buildings
You can participate in the economy, which is entirely player-driven
Together, you build cities and even entire kingdoms and form guilds
Fights are fast-paced and action-packed
PvP is important depending on your choice of world
If you play a human, then PvP is heavily restricted and follows the rules of a justice system
If you play the beastmen, then there is no PvP in their world
With the demons, however, everything revolves around PvP and territorial battles
It is possible to travel to the worlds of other races under strict rules
What goal does Fractured pursue? Basically, Fractured also aims to provide you with a sandbox world where you forge your own path. The game is therefore also heavily inspired by Ultima Online. Quests play no role. You experience your own story in the three worlds.
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Why could Fractured achieve this more successfully than Legends of Aria? The previous videos of the MMORPG show a smoother gameplay. It looks less complicated, but seems to have a similar depth to it. This is evident, for example, in the fights, which are faster and more active compared to the rather sluggish Legends of Aria.
Additionally, the approach with the three worlds, where there is either no PvP, only limited player-versus-player combat, or hardcore PvP, allows each player to choose the world that suits them best. It is basically like playing on a PvP or PvE server.
The use of Spatial-OS technology could also help developers manage three large worlds where players can really unleash themselves:
What is still the problem with the MMORPG? The game does not look particularly impressive visually yet. The isometric perspective is no longer contemporary for modern online role-playing games, but it is not the biggest problem. Games like Wolcen or Diablo 4 show that titles from a bird’s-eye view can also be visually convincing.
The landscapes in Fractured currently seem very sparse, the world feels empty. The developers still need to put in a solid effort here. Because graphics simply always play a major role.
When will Fractured be released? The MMORPG is currently in Alpha. If you want to join in now, you can purchase the Legend Founder Pack for around 90 Euros on the official website. If all goes well, the beta should begin later this year, but the release is not planned before 2021.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, an iconic toy from the 90s will soon make an appearance. First players are reporting about a Tamagotchi watch that has appeared in the shop.
What kind of watch is this? In the image on reddit , the gadget is called “Tomogunchi Watch” and according to player statements, it was available for 1000 CoD points.
The watch features an egg and the overall design recalls the Tamagotchis that were very popular in the 90s.
This is what the developers say: Joel Emslie, Art Director for Infinity Ward, responded saying that it was a mistake. The watch is not yet available in the shop and is not functioning yet.
The watch is currently not available. However, it seems that a large part of the Tamagotchi is finished and it could soon be coming to the shop.
What should the watch be able to do? The player who mistakenly got to test the watch reports that it does not have significant effects. It only makes sounds when enemies are eliminated.
Infinity Ward also mentioned that it is indeed not functioning properly. It seems that the Tamagotchi watch has even more features that are currently unknown.
Even before the release of Modern Warfare, Joe Emslie commented on the function of the watch, stating that the Tamagotchi is supposed to feed on kills in multiplayer. It would grow when you eliminate enemies.
The Tamagotchi is likely to shine on the wrist soon.
When could the watch come? In response to player inquiries, Emslie only said that they are currently developing it. The watch still needs extensive testing. He also stated that there is more effort involved in the small device than many think.
It may take several days before we can purchase the Tamagotchi watch. However, we now know that Modern Warfare is serious and is indeed bringing such a colorful gadget into the otherwise dark game.
The new update is here. We show you the patch notes:
This month, it should become less frustrating to obtain one of the best sniper rifles in Destiny 2. A rare and often annoying bounty is being adjusted.
What is the deal with the rare bounty?The exotic sniper rifle Izanagi’s Burden is among the best snipers in Destiny 2. However, if you want this weapon, you will have to undertake a long quest and complete it.
One step of this quest requires you to find a so-called Obsidian Crystal. You can only get this from a rare bounty from the Black Armory. This, in turn, is only available as a random drop from the daily and weekly bounties of the Black Armory from Ada-1.
What is the problem with the rare bounty? The bounty itself is perfectly doable. The issue with the rare bounty is that it is heavily dependent on chance, i.e., RNG. For some players, it truly lives up to its name and can prove to be rare in the truest sense – sometimes even extremely rare.
How rare is this bounty? How rare it is can be seen in the example of the Reddit user Herraeme. In a Reddit post with over 5,000 upvotes, he recently lamented exactly this problem.
According to his own statements, he was only able to finally equip the coveted exotic weapon 89 days after he started grinding all daily and weekly bounties for Ada-1’s rare bounty.
Keep in mind: The rest of the quest is then comparatively easy and can be comfortably completed over 1 to 2 evenings, after the Shattered Throne (also one of the quest steps) is now permanently playable. So most of the almost 3 months were likely spent solely on the hunt for the rare bounty.
What is supposed to change? Bungie also became aware of this Reddit post and responded through Community Manager dmg04.
He initially apologized to the thread’s author and expressed respect for their perseverance. He then shared that Bungie is working on a change for this problem. It should no longer be so annoying to obtain this rare bounty for the Izanagi quest. However, he did not provide specific numbers or ideas.
When is this change coming? Bungie did not specify an exact time. However, it was said that the change is expected to be implemented in January with a new update.
The next opportunity could be the update 2.7.0.2 on tomorrow, January 14. This hotfix is supposed to address several issues in Destiny 2 – perhaps the rare bounty will already be adjusted there.
What do you think about this quest step being simplified? Is Destiny 2 generally getting easier?
With a little trick, bandages can be used in WoW: Classic even while moving. We reveal how it works.
In
World of Warcraft Classic, many aspects of the game are not yet as
balanced as in later versions. Some things simply work differently. The one or other thing that today
would clearly be a bug was tolerated back then as an exploitation of a
game mechanic. This trick that we are introducing here is one of them:
You
can heal other players with bandages while simultaneously moving.
How does it work? The YouTuber Nohitjerome demonstrated this in his video. In order for the trick with the bandages to work, one must put the bandages on one of the action keys, target the corresponding player, and then spam the key to use the bandage until two bandages have been used – this should take about 2 seconds.
As soon as the second bandage has been used, the healing character can move and follow the other player. The healing will not be interrupted.
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What is this useful for? With a little practice, two players can coordinate and effectively use healing “on the move.” This can be useful in PvP when carrying a flag, but also in PvE when one needs to keep moving. However, it is particularly useful for pet classes (hunters and warlocks) that can heal their companion while he runs alongside them.
In addition, bandages in WoW: Classic are still quite powerful. Cloth classes like mages can be healed for about 80% of their health points at level 60 through a bandage – depending on their gear level.
What restrictions are there? First, this type of healing can only be applied to other characters. Healing yourself while moving is therefore not possible. Furthermore, the usual restrictions apply to this type of bandage usage. This means that the healing from the bandage is interrupted if:
Whether this is really how the developers intended it remains questionable. However, the fact is that it is possible and with a little practice allows for a small but significant boost in PvP or PvE.
What are TOTW Predictions actually? The TOTW predictions created by the FUT community help to estimate which players could land in the next Team of the Week.
Here, an attempt is made to predict based on the real performances of the players, which players EA Sports might select for the TOTW.
That is why Bundesliga players are missing: The Bundesliga is still in its winter break, which is why Bundesliga players will only be included again in TOTW 19.
They are not included in this Team of the Week.
Prediction for Team of the Week 18 in Ultimate Team
The release of TOTW 18: On next Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the new Inform cards will be released in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.
How you can use the predictions now: The TOTW predictions are great for earning some coins in FUT. What you need to do for that, you can find out here:
The Pokémon GO trainer TZPokemon98 is among the best players in Germany. He lives in a small town with 9000 inhabitants. We show you his playstyle.
Who is TZPokemon98? A few days ago, we reported on his 500 km challenge. However, this is just one of his many goals that he has achieved. Currently, he is the player with the most catches and evolutions in Germany, at least among the known players.
TZ comes from Wertingen, a place with nearly 9000 inhabitants. He proves that the size of a town is not a determining factor to play Pokémon GO effectively.
This is how TZPokemon98 plays effectively
The trainer revealed to us: TZ often plays in his small town and does not leave it to play effectively. He lays out a fixed route and knows exactly what time he needs to start walking to catch the most Pokémon.
Over 700,000 Pokémon have already been caught by TZ – Many of them in his small town
His round lasts exactly one hour. This way, he always starts again at the same spot at the right time and can take the same amount of spawns. With this principle, he catches about 150 Pokémon per hour.
The only criticism TZ mentions is that he quickly runs out of Poké Balls there. Therefore, he often goes to Augsburg, where he takes the bus. There, he has a similar round, where he catches between 150 and 160 Pokémon. The spawns do not differ significantly. However, he stocks up on Poké Balls there, as there are more PokéStops.
What can be learned from this? TZ is the best example that you do not have to live in a big city to play effectively. You just need to know the spawns in your town.
So explore your town and see where the most Pokémon appear. Create a good route from it and stick to it. This way, you can play effectively even in the smallest town.
Is TZ the best trainer in Germany? This is always hard to determine. If one measures the best trainer by catches, TZ is number 1.
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However, he does not have the most XP. The player “EeveeJoerg92” is ahead of all other German players. He now has over 540 million XP. That is the maximum level 40×27.
Of course, one has to keep in mind that there is no official leaderboard. Players always enter themselves in a board. Although all known players who play so successfully gather in the board, there can still be someone who does not register.
What achievements has TZ achieved? Apart from the 500 km he walked in one week, TZ has achieved many other goals.
This PvE build from The Division 2 won’t let you down and delivers enough damage, healing, and armor to take down even the meanest foes. Even when you’re out there alone.
The Division 2 places players in a vulnerable world on the brink of collapse. To save the state of order and still have some fun, a good all-around build helps.
With the build presented here, you have enough damage, healing, and strong skills to show every bandit in the city their limitations. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing solo or in a team.
You don’t always need a good team in Division 2. But you do need a good build.
Technician Build with Solid Damage and Armor
What kind of build is this? The all-around build is based on the strengths of the Technician specialization and utilizes their special bonuses.
Specialization: Technician
+10 % skill damage
+50 % skill power
Own destroyed/expired skills return 20 % armor
Good values for the build
450,000 armor
60,000 health
3,000 skill power
This stable equipment combo was introduced by the Division YouTuber “NothingButSkillz” and, in his words, combines the best of all worlds.
You deal solid damage with your weapons, have a lot of armor, and have skills that regularly cause a fireworks of chaos in enemy ranks.
The Technician gives you strong passive abilities for solo builds.
Which weapons and weapon talents should I use? “NothingButSkillz” relies entirely on his primary weapon for this build. A rifle is used, while the secondary and side weapon only provide a passive holster talent.
Primary Weapon: M4 Police Version
Active Talent: Sadist
Handling Talent: Allegro
Equipment Talent: Rooted
Secondary Weapon: Nemesis
Holster Talent: Can enhance headshot hits
Side Weapon: No specifications
The M4 delivers 18,900 damage per hit and quickly and reliably takes down elite enemies. With the Nemesis in the holster, headshot damage is increased and “Rooted” gives you a lot of extra damage for your skills while in cover.
The talent “Sadist” causes opponents to bleed and also increases damage to these injured foes. As bleeding is now buffed through “damage against elite enemies”, hardly any opponent stands for long.
For the build, you need almost only Gila Guard. Thanks to the Loot Targeting, you should find suitable gear quickly.
Gila Guard provides exactly the attributes you need
How is the armor composed? For the build, “NothingButSkillz” hardly utilizes the benefits of brand bonuses and primarily uses “Gila Guard”. The indicated values are approximate guidelines. More is always better, but even with less, the build works well.
Mask: Gila Guard
Damage against elite enemies: 40 %
Skill Power: 200
1x yellow mod slot
Chest: Gila Guard
Armor: 5 %
Armor: 35,000
Skill Power: 300
Active Talent: Bloodsucker
2x blue mod slots
1x yellow mod slot
Holster: Fenris Group
Skill Power: 600
Health: 15,000
Passive Talent: Devastating
Backpack: Gila Guard
Armor: 20,000
Armor: 10 %
Weapon Damage: 5 %
Active Talent: On the Ropes
Passive Talent: Hardened
1x blue mod slot
1x yellow mod slot
Gloves: Gila Guard
Health: 5,000
Assault Rifle Damage: 10 %
Active Talent: Compensated
1x yellow mod slot
Knees: Gila Guard
Armor: 10 %
Passive Talent: Ruthless
2x blue mod slots
To take the extra weapon damage for the rifle, “NothingButSkillz” opts for a Fenris holster but relies only on Gila Guard armor otherwise. This brand often comes with blue attributes, which are particularly important in the build.
Which armor mods should I use? Stuff the blue mod slots full of additional armor to push your armor value even higher. In the yellow slots, put skill power for your deployed skills to reach the maximum of 3,000 and thus be able to use every skill mod.
You can stop larger groups of enemies with the Stinger Hive.
Skills Provide Healing and Damage
Which skills are recommended? To keep enemies at bay and regularly utilize Technician healing, you can use the Cluster Mines and the Stinger Drone.
Cluster Seekermines
2x mod for skill speed
1x mod for damage
Stinger Drone
1x mod for charges
1x mod for duration
1x mod for damage
What are the strengths of the build? The setup provides balanced values and performs well both solo and in a team.
You can confront waves of enemies directly without immediately having to worry that a well-placed rocket launch from a motivated bandit will take you down.
What about the weaknesses? However, you should always have an escape plan with this build, as you cannot heal yourself directly.
With this build, you can take full risks, but you should always keep an escape route cleared.
How do I play the build? The build plays quite simply and hardly requires you to adopt any specific behaviors.
Make sure that you buff your armor with the bonus from the talent “Bloodsucker” and remember to regularly deploy the cluster mines for a healing boost.
If you find yourself in trouble, throw the Stinger Hive at the pushing enemies to give yourself enough time to find an escape or to send out the next round of cluster mines. The talent “On the Ropes” boosts your attack until one of the skills is ready to use again.
With the Fire Devil, the build also works excellently.
Also Strong as an LMG Build, but the Talents Must Fit
What other options are there? If the build gives you too little security, take the Reviver Drone.
On the mask, you can also use a suitable talent to strengthen your playstyle. “NothingButSkillz” uses the named item “Nightstalker”, which, however, provides him with no benefits.
With the weapon, you also have free hands. “Sadist” works well, but it can also be another talent that regularly triggers status changes. The “Fire Devil” is currently one of the popular assault rifles and would also fit here, just like a good LMG with suitable talents.
What do you think of the hybrid build? Are you going solo with something quite similar or do you prefer to deal even more damage or seek more safety?
