InFortnite: Battle Royale there is a big surprise at the start of Season 7. It’s called “Creative Mode” and is basically Minecraft.
What is Creative Mode? Thanks to various leaks and the current announcement from Epic, the new major game mode of Season 7 in Fortnite will be a kind of Minecraft. This means you will be able to build your own game worlds and unleash your creativity.
Among other things, according to the announcement, you can:
Create your own mini-games, even with scoreboards and other stuff
Use all weapons in the game
Set up game modes like deathmatch, races, or battle royale
Change and customize everything on your own private little island
Place plenty of buildings and objects on the map. Only a memory limit will impose boundaries to prevent the game from crashing.
Host your own custom servers and hold private events
Epic confirms the leak, Creative Mode is really coming: The developers at Epic have confirmed the leak and officially announced the “Creative Mode”. It will launch on December 6 for battle pass owners and on December 13 for all players. You will then get your own island where you can let your creativity run wild. Epic also plans to add more features over time.
Players are excited about the new mode: The Fortnite fans are thrilled and have long wished for such a mode with unlimited resources, free customization options, and custom games. Many are comparing the mode to the legendary Gary’s Mod or Minecraft. The term Playground 2.0 is also being used.
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The Playground was already the first step by Epic to offer the community more creative freedom. With the Creative Mode, Fortnite is likely to cater even more to the wishes of its players and especially meet the target audience of under-18 Minecraft fans.
For more information about Season 7 and the features it includes, you can find them here:
Players have the opportunity to try The Elder Scrolls Online for free time and again. If you’ve been considering purchasing the game, now is the perfect time to explore ESO.
Throughout the event, you will have access to all the content of the base game of The Elder Scrolls Online. Additionally, you can explore the content of the Morrowind DLC.
ESO is free for one week
How to play ESO for free: To play ESO for free for the next seven days, a few simple steps are needed.
Visit the official ESO event page for the free play week. There you can choose a platform. ESO is available on PC/Mac as well as on the consoles PS4 and Xbox One.
Then, download the game to your platform. Make sure you have enough storage space. The game is about 80 GB in size. A PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold membership is required to play on consoles.
Finally, you need to create an ESO account, and you can start playing. You do not need to provide payment information to play.
Try all the content of the base game and the Morrowind expansion
Here’s why it’s worth it: The event runs from December 6 to December 11. During this time, you will have access to a variety of content.
You will have access to the Morrowind DLC. From the start, you can travel to Vvardenfell, a region of the Dark Elves, and marvel at the otherworldly fauna. According to players, the main story of Morrowind can be completed quickly. So it’s ideal for the duration of the event.
Once your character reaches level 10, you can participate in the large-scale Alliance War in Cyrodiil. This is a huge open PvP area where you can be attacked by other players at any time. There is no PvP outside the duel function in the regular game world.
If you prefer smaller skirmishes, you can compete in PvP arenas with 3 other players in 4v4v4 battles.
In Morrowind, you can expect a huge volcano and the meteor hovering above, held in the air by the god Vivec.
Will I keep my progress? Characters that you leveled in previous events can continue to play in this event. All progress made during the event can also be retained afterward. If you decide to purchase The Elder Scrolls Online later, you can continue playing directly.
Who is this MMO suitable for? ESO offers something for every type of player. However, it is more a Skyrim Online than a World of Warcraft. The exploration of the world and experiencing the story is the focus.
Today, the TOTW 12 (Team of the Week 12) arrives in Ultimate Team for FIFA 19. Find out which players will receive new Team of the Week cards here in the overview.
The release time for TOTW 12: The twelfth Team of the Week will be released on December 5 at 7 PM in FUT. Then, the special cards of the TOTW players will be available in packs from 7 PM.
The players in Team of the Week 12: Here you can see all new Inform cards:
Overview of Team of the Week 11 – All Cards
Starting XI:
Substitutes:
The 3 best players in TOTW 12 by overall rating
Best player – Chiellini: The center-back from Juventus Turin has an overall rating of 90 with his Inform card. Thus, the already strong CB is now even better. Chiellini has accordingly very good defensive stats with an average of 92. With a score of 90 for jumping and 84 in heading, he is likely to be dangerous in the opponent’s penalty area.
Aubameyang in 2nd place: The lightning-fast forward from Arsenal is in the Team of the Week thanks to his brace in the derby against Tottenham. Most of you will likely have his frightening stats in mind. With 95 pace, a strength of 77, and 88 in finishing, the forward is a dangerous overall package. In total, he achieves an overall rating of 88.
3rd place goes to Timo Werner: The German forward from RB Leipzig made it into the Team of the Week once again. Over the weekend, he scored a brace against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Similar to Aubameyang, he is a lightning-fast and strong-finishing forward. With 96 pace, he is even a bit faster. He also has a finishing value of 94, giving him a higher overall shooting stat.
While Piqué from FC Barcelona has an overall rating of 88, he is actually rated higher. However, since there is already a center-back in 1st place and Werner plays in the Bundesliga, he was chosen.
How and when to get TOTW players in packs?
How to get TOTW players: You can draw the TOTW cards from packs that may contain rare (Gold) players,
However, the chance of this is considered low, you need a lot of luck.
Additionally, it is possible to buy the TOTW cards on the transfer market when they are available. However, the prices are usually extremely high, especially for top players.
When do you get the new TOTW players? The TOTW players are available in the sets for one week – from Wednesday 7 PM to the next Wednesday 7 PM. You can obtain TOTW 12 from December 5 at 7 PM until December 12 at 7 PM in packs.
TOTW predictions can be used for investing
Many football and FIFA experts make predictions in advance about which players could land in the upcoming TOTW. Here are the predictions for TOTW 12.
Trading and investments with TOTW cards: If you are willing to take a certain risk, you can earn a lot of coins with the TOTW cards and the related predictions. However, you need to understand that the predictions never match the “real” TOTW 100%. There is no guarantee that you will succeed with your investments.
Ultracite is one of the rarest resources in Fallout 76. It is therefore used for the best armors. We will show you how and where you can find Ultracite.
The most powerful items in Fallout 76 can be crafted with Ultracite. This includes laser and gatling weapons and mods. There is even an Ultracite power armor. We summarize where you can find Ultracite and from which scrap you can obtain the valuable resource.
Finding Ultracite – what should I consider? Since Ultracite is so important, it can only be found in dangerous locations. Prepare yourselves and equip yourselves well, because at most spots a burnbeast and other dangerous creatures await you. Due to the high radiation near Ultracite veins, you should have a power armor or enough radaway with you.
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Ultracite – where should you search?
Ultracite can be mined at certain spots, as it is a type of ore. These places are called fissures and can be discovered by you on the map. Additionally, there are individual veins and scrap scattered everywhere that hold Ultracite.
If you don’t want to switch locations every time, there is an alternative called server hopping. You log in again each time, end up on a new server, and with a bit of luck, can loot everything again.
Locations in Cranberry Bog
At these locations you will find Ultracite: Some good spots can be found in Cranberry Bog. This region is more intended for endgame gameplay and is therefore filled with strong creatures that will make your life difficult.
AMS Headquarters: The headquarters is located right in the center of Watoga. Inside, there is scrap which you can use to obtain Ultracite.
Drop Point G3: This is a bunker located north of Watoga. Inside, you will find an Ultracite vein.
Fissure Location 1: This spot is located in the north of Cranberry Bog and is still relatively easy to reach.
Fissure Location 2 and 3: Both are located south of Watoga and are besieged by dangerous creatures. Mirelurks, Scorched, and Burnbeasts roam this area.
Glassed Cavern: In the German version, it is called “Verglaste Höhle”. It is located in the far southeastern part of Appalachia. During the main story, you will inevitably end up there. To access the Ultracite, you won’t even have to defeat the boss.
Locations in the Woods
Black Mountain Ordnance Works: This location is a former nuclear waste storage site, and thus the radiation is especially high. You will find all kinds of scrap that can be converted into Ultracite. Go straight to the security terminal, then you will find the remaining rooms.
Locations in the Southern Savage Divide and Ash Heap
Fissure Location 1: In the boundary area between the southeastern woods and the western Savage Divide, you will find the fissure near the large lake. South of it are the Uncanny Caverns, marked on the map with a large sign.
Fissure Location 2: This fissure is located in a small woodland area. To the east lies Watoga at the same level.
Fissure Location 3: You will find the fissure in the southwestern corner of Ash Heap, south of the AMS Testing Site.
Locations in the Northern Savage Divide
Fissure Location 1: This fissure is located in the northeastern corner of Savage Divide. You will find it not far from the Pumpkin House.
Fissure Location 2: Not far from the cave in Hopewell, the fissure is almost centrally located in the northern Savage Divide region.
Fissure Location 3: Here, the fissure lies on a rocky slope, at the border area to the swamp. On the map, you will see a marked mountain range north of the fissure.
Red Rocket Mega Stop: In the abandoned gas station, you will find scrap that can be converted into Ultracite. The gas station is located south of the first fissure, on the only road leading into the swamp.
From these materials you can obtain Ultracite
Hardened Mass – 1 Ultracite
Ultracite Ore – You need to combine it with acid at a lab station to obtain Ultracite
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is coming soon to PlayStation 4. A Reddit user has discovered what the Battle Royale game looks like there, thanks to a leak.
This is behind the gameplay leak for PUBG on PS4: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is said to be released on December 7, 2018, for PlayStation 4. However, developer Bluehole has not shared much information about it. No official gameplay footage has been shown.
However, a Reddit user was able to grab a leaked version of the game and try it out. After a download of 33 gigabytes (The Xbox version only needs 14.5 gigabytes), the user Tastes-Jammy was able to get started.
The leaked version runs, but only shows an empty world: The game ran perfectly. The lobby worked, and a game could be started. However, no one else was there since the game has not yet been released. Therefore, the round ended even before the jump with “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner”.
It is still unclear how stable the game runs on PlayStation 4. But it certainly looks good. More details about the performance should come out by December 7 at the latest, when PUBG finally releases on Sony’s console.
If you want to know why PUBG took so long to come to PS4, then read this article:
In Destiny 2 is the first quest of the Black Armory live. We show you how to master the quest around the Völundr Forge, obtain the weapon core, farm powerful enemies, and craft your first power weapon from the Black Armory.
With the weekly reset on December 4, the first premium DLC The Black Armory went live in Destiny 2. The first quest of the Black Armory revolves around the Völundr Forge in the EDZ and consists of multiple steps. Here you will learn what you need to do to gain access to the forge and master the first quest of the Black Armory.
This is how the first quest of the Black Armory goes
The quest is available to all owners of the Annual Pass. All other players do not have access to it. However, to even obtain the quest as a season pass owner, you must first gain access to the Black Armory.
This is how you gain access to the Black Armory
So first head to Spider in the Tangled Shore. This NPC is marked with a quest symbol of the Black Armory. There you will receive an identification for the Black Armory.
The map of Spider
Now fly back to the Tower. There you must visit the new vendor, Ada-1. She is also marked with a quest symbol and is located in a new area of the Tower.
This is how you get to Ada-1
Ada-1 runs the Black Armory and simultaneously gives you the first corresponding quest step. You receive a machine gun form, a type of blueprint that you need to complete and eventually craft at the Völundr Forge.
Obtain the weapon core and collect mixed ether
Once you have received the machine gun form, you need to obtain a weapon core and collect mixed ether. The quest sends you to the EDZ on Earth.
The weapon core: You can collect the weapon core in two different areas of the EDZ – in the canyon or at the outskirts.
Here you can find the chest with the weapon core
There you need to visit a mini-boss and loot a Black Armory chest that you find near him. You will recognize the boss – either a Cabal Leader or a Servitor (depending on the area) – by the bluish power field that protects him, which is maintained by small blue drones. The chest is also protected by such a field.
You do not have to kill the boss, but his arrival or presence signals that the chest is currently available. Save yourself the boss fight and just grab the chest. Because that’s where you’ll find the weapon core. Destroy the drone. The forcefield disappears and you can open the chest.
This is what the chest looks like
At the outskirts, it is easiest to find the chest. Because the Servitor boss and the chest always spawn in the south at the bridge that crosses the river – either directly on it or to the right or left of it. In the canyon, the chest can spawn throughout the area. There you really have to keep your eyes open.
Here you should find enough Fallen
Mixed ether: You get mixed ether from all Fallen enemies. Just head into the Trostland area by the church in the EDZ and take down 25 Fallen there. You should have no trouble finding them.
You can find more about this in this video by Venero TV:
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Guardian Kills with Power Weapons and Power Weapon Multi-Kills
The next step is to eliminate Hive enemies with a power weapon and achieve multi-kills with power weapons.
For this, it’s best to visit the Lost Sector Kırn Terminus in the Braytech Futurescape area on Mars or complete some rounds in the Escalation Protocol.
This is the Lost Sector on Mars
It’s best to use the exotic machine gun Thunderlord. This way, you should have the necessary kills in just a few minutes.
Farming Powerful Enemies
Now you need to eliminate Majors, meaning enemies with yellow health bars, using power weapons. This can be easily done in the Escalation Protocol on Mars. Alternatively, you can fly to the first raid of Destiny 2 on the Leviathan. You can access it from the planet view of Nessus.
Here you will find plenty of powerful enemies
There you will already find corresponding enemies at the landing zone. Eliminate them with a heavy weapon, such as the Whisper of the Worm, and then simply reset the raid. This way, you will always have enough power ammo and plenty of powerful enemies. This task can be completed in just a few minutes.
Collect Radiant Seeds
Next, you need to collect an item called radiant seeds, which drop from powerful enemies, meaning enemies with yellow health bars, upon death. This task is also best completed on the Leviathan or during the Escalation Protocol.
The drop is not guaranteed from every powerful enemy, but you will collect the seeds relatively quickly. Stick to the strategy on the Leviathan or play some rounds of Escalation Protocol.
Master the Völundr Forge
Once you have found enough radiant seeds, you must return to Ada-1. She will then give you the next quest step, which requires you to ignite the Völundr Forge in the EDZ. For this, you need to complete the new activity “Forging the Chain” there.
What is “Forging the Chain”? It is a new co-op game mode for three players in the style of the Escalation Protocol or the Blind Well – only with new mechanics and integrated matchmaking.
Where can I find the Völundr Forge? Currently, only the first forge – the Völundr Forge – is active. When you reach this step in the quest, you will find the forge in the “Sunken Isles” area in the EDZ on Earth. The position is highlighted by a quest marker. Select it on the map, and the game will guide you there smoothly.
Here is the marker for the Völundr Forge
Once you’ve spawned in the area, turn left and follow the rock wall to the tunnel. From there, the direction is always clearly indicated. Follow the tunnel until you reach a large cave room. Take the right path there. It will lead you directly to the forge.
The Völundr Forge in the EDZ
When you arrive at the forge, you only need to eliminate some minor enemies. Then you can start the event at the forge apparatus in the middle of the room.
How does the event work? In this activity, the objective is to survive waves of enemies under time pressure across three rounds while keeping the forge operational as your reward is being forged there. In the third and final round, there is then a boss fight.
To charge the forge, you need to throw a total of 20 cores per round onto the forge apparatus, which are dropped by killed powerful enemies. The timer is ticking down. You earn new time by eliminating powerful enemies (not by throwing the balls at the forge).
The requirements for the Völundr Forge: While the quest up to the forge is relatively simple, many Guardians will initially struggle with the new activity – more precisely, with its level requirements. Because they are enormous:
Round 1: Power Level 615
Round 2: Power Level 625
Round 3 (Boss fight): Power Level 630
You can really start making progress from a power level of 610. While it is also possible just below that, it can be extremely tough and is not much fun – so the conclusion of numerous players who have already mastered the quest.
The reward: If you successfully master a match in the forge, you will receive the heavy MG Hammerhead from the Black Armory as a reward. Updated weapons from the first year in the style of the Black Armory can also drop here.
How to currently obtain DLC-specific armor pieces is not known at this time.
What comes next? Once you have ignited the forge, vendor Ada-1 will be fully unlocked. Now you can work on another form – this time for the automatic rifle of the Black Armory.
Here you can find bounties and new forms
Additionally, you can complete special bounties from the Black Armory that provide you with materials needed for further weapon forms.
A good overview of the forge is provided by the YouTuber Houndish in this video:
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InFortnite: Battle Royale some of the skins from the Battle Pass of Season 7 are finally known. Thanks to a leak, we now know four of the upcoming outfits.
What do the skins from Season 7 look like? Thanks to a leak from Crossleaks, three of the new skins from Season 7 can be seen. Two of them you could already see stylized in the two previous teasers.
The Dark Ice Lord: Skin number 1 is the nasty villain from the first teaser image. He is a dark hooded figure with a crown of ice. Beneath his cloak, ominous blue eyes gleam. Additionally, he seems to be “crying” icicles. This is likely the ultimate skin of the Battle Pass; it has mostly been an ominous figure, like the dark Omega or the wild werewolf. Or the annoying John Wick.
The Snowboard Cat: Skin number 2 appeared in the 2nd teaser image and at that time, it wasn’t clear whether it was supposed to be a fox, a wolf, or a cat. Now it seems clear: it’s a kind of cat battle suit. It resembles Black Panther a bit, but also Pokémon Mewtwo. It might be a customizable skin that you can get at level 1 in the Battle Pass.
Bad-Ass Santa: The third skin is a commando version of Santa Claus. He wears a ballistic vest, night vision goggles, and candy cane markings with the inscription “Ho”. So we probably will get some sort of Christmas theme in Season 7.
Onesie: However, the big surprise is not really visible. Because in the leaked image, there is a googly eye on the far right. This most likely belongs to the mystery skin “Onesie”. It had already appeared weeks ago in the shop leaks but then disappeared again in a later update. Now it’s probably clear that the skin will appear in the Battle Pass for Season 7. Onesie is a young woman in a Durrr-Burger onesie. A hint that the food fight will continue to escalate in Season 7? Or will Onesie be customizable with different themes, like pizza or Christmas?
Onesie
Whether the skins are really accurate is, of course, not completely clear. The data mining could also be a fake. However, the skins do appear quite authentic.
Is that all? If Epic continues to follow the trend, there should be even more skins in the new Battle Pass. There should be at least 7 skins, so three or more skins are still waiting to be revealed.
When does Season 7 start? It will either be revealed in further leaks or at the latest tomorrow, on December 6th, when Season 7 finally begins.
Here you can find everything we currently know about Season 7:
The voice chat in Red Dead Online can be both a curse and a blessing. We will show you how to mute other players or yourself in RDR 2 Online.
In the online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2, there is a lot to experience. Missions for NPCs, game modes of life and death, or shootouts with other players in the open world are part of the daily routine.
However, the voice chat often attracts the most annoying players, who want to rub it in after a duel and drop comments in the chat. Fortunately, you can simply mute other players and don’t have to deal with it.
Muting players in Red Dead Online
To finally find peaceful silence in Red Dead Online, simply open the online menu and make the right settings.
How to mute players? Press left on the D-pad to access the free-roam menu. Now select players. You can use the shoulder buttons to filter this list.
There you can now access friends, recent players, crew members or also players nearby. The last option is probably the most commonly used. Because there you can now choose whether you want to mute all players that appear. Or maybe a specific player or players individually.
In many situations, it makes sense to have your microphone activated. In cooperative raids with other players, you can coordinate more easily. This makes tactical approaches much more convenient.
Another record in World of Warcraft has been broken. Even a “Mythic+22” dungeon was completed – and there was still plenty of time left!
Those who are looking for a limitless challenge in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth dive into the “Mythic+” dungeons of Zandalar and Kul Tiras with four pain-free friends. While most players are already sweating at a modifier of “+10” and reach their limits at “+15”, there are some players who keep pushing that value higher and higher.
A new record has now been broken: The Freehold at the difficulty Mythic+22.
What makes Mythic+22 so difficult? Due to the increasingly powerful modifier, enemies in Mythic +22 have more than 400% additional health points and deal significantly more damage. Tanking is basically not done properly anymore, but only “kiting”, that is, pulling from point A to B, while damage dealers attack from the side.
How was the group set up? The successful group consisted of the following classes:
Blood Death Knight (Tank)
Windwalker Monk (Healer)
Fire Mage (Damage)
Subtlety Rogue (Damage)
Devastation Demon Hunter (Damage)
The group had extremely strong AoE potential and could easily “bomb away” many enemies, even though it naturally takes a while at such a high level. You can see how the run went in this video:
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Little tricks help: It is noticeable that the group already started before the actual “start” of the dungeon. Thanks to the Death Knight’s spell Death and Decay, the first group of enemies was already attacked before the timer started. Ultimately, that only saves a few seconds and probably wouldn’t have affected the success – after all, there were still almost 3 minutes left at the end.
In Pokémon GO, many players have now reached the maximum level 40. This level will remain the maximum level for the time being.
At the press event for the presentation of the new PvP mode, Matt Slemon, the product manager of Pokémon GO, also spoke. The press was allowed to ask him some questions after the presentation. There he also commented on the increase of the maximum level.
The level cap in Pokémon GO remains at 40 for now
What was asked? Niantic invited press representatives from all over Germany to an event where the trainer battles were presented. In a subsequent Q&A session, product manager Matt Slemon was asked whether the maximum level would also be increased together with the PvP mode.
What did Slemon answer? Slemon’s answer was quick and clear: No, there will not be an increase in levels for the time being. Level 40 remains the maximum level.
Who is Matt Slemon? He is responsible for marketing but also for the planning of Pokémon GO. His statement carries a lot of weight as he should be well informed about the future of Pokémon GO.
Do we need a level increase? Many players believe so. Every day new people reach level 40. Reaching this level would be easy through active play. Therefore, there is a desire for an increase of the limit.
Leveling up was the most fun for me: I find it unfortunate that there will probably be no level increase for the time being. I have been level 40 since August 2017 and am eagerly waiting to level up again. That was one of the things I enjoyed most about Pokémon GO.
I set my own goals: For me, level 40 is hardly worth anything anymore. Just through raids, you get a lot of experience points. Any player who has played for just half an hour daily since day one and has done a few legendary raids is already long level 40. For me, it has not been a maximum for a long time, and I am now setting my own goals to stay motivated.
A level increase would motivate me again and redefine my goals.
What would you think of a level expansion? What do you say to Matt Slemon’s statement?
The new Destiny 2 expansion Black Armory has recently launched. Unfortunately, the first forge, Volundr, is already proving to be an insurmountable obstacle. This is a big problem for our author Robert.
What’s new? With the weekly reset, the first premium content for season pass buyers was unlocked, the black armory. At the same time, the maximum level was increased by 50 points to 650.
After an introduction to the new NPC, Ada-1, the Guardians are asked to complete a questline that culminates in the entrance of the first forge, Volundr.
This is the problem: To my surprise, I found that the enemies were already marked with an exclamation mark in the first round. Despite everything, the first round was completed after a few attempts.
However, the second round turned out to be impossible. Because the power level requirements are huge:
Round 1: 615
Round 2: 625
Round 3 (boss fight): 630
Since all Guardians started with the old maximum power level of 600, the forge is proving to be an insurmountable obstacle for a large majority of players at least in the first week. And that is a problem.
These are the obstacles: To be competitive in the forge, players first need to complete the milestones that they have been working on for three months, to at least approach the level requirements.
An incomprehensible practice on the part of Bungie for me. The release of a new DLC should allow all players to immediately play this new expansion. This is not the case here.
Considered tough at launch: Skolas!
Don’t get me wrong, the forge can and should be a challenge. Earlier activities were extremely tough at launch:
The Crota raid on hard difficulty was a major challenge
The big difference: In all these scenarios, you could switch to alternative, new content to strengthen your character. This is not the case here. Players are forced to complete already known challenges to have a chance in the forge.
The new content is currently unplayable until you significantly strengthen your Guardian.
Even the Dreaming City was a rough place when Guardians first entered it. However, a complete campaign with new content awaited before that. The forge has exactly zero new activities (aside from the forge itself).
This is what the community says: The discussions on Reddit and Facebook are extremely controversial. While some players note that Bungie delivered exactly what was promised with the forge, many players criticize being locked out of the only noteworthy activity of the new expansion.
Bungie could have easily avoided these discussions:
If Bungie had raised the power level cap at the start of Season 5, players could have been much more competitive already
Instead of the level requirement of 615/625/630, Bungie could have capped at 615. Thus, most players would have completed the activity. The forge in the next week can then be played at a higher level.
Why does Bungie do this? The reasons for Bungie’s actions are clear. Players should be bound to the new expansion for as long as possible. What better way than to ensure that players must complete milestones for weeks before they can even enjoy the forge?
Regarding the forge, Bungie has far exceeded the target in my opinion. My anticipation for the armory was high. I was looking forward to many enjoyable hours, only to find out 60 minutes later that even the first phase is far above my level.
I realize that in a few weeks most players will be able to pass the forge successfully, but last night most Guardians were roughly shut out.
Now, back to the milestones. Flashpoint is on Mars. Yay, I guess.
We wanted to know which classes in MMORPGs have left the best impression on you because they were so cool and original. From your statements, we have now created a list of many bizarre classes.
Due to the numerous comments in our large class survey, we have compiled a list of many cool and bizarre as well as original classes in online role-playing games.
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Your selection of cool MMORPG classes
The following classes have been characterized as outstanding by you. We will briefly introduce each class and mention their peculiarities.
Herald of Xotli (Age of Conan)
What is this? The Herald of Xotli (HoX) is a dark mage class. But instead of just handling spells, the Herald uses the dark power of his demon god Xotli to transform himself.
Why is this class cool? The Herald is a brutal melee DPS class that prefers to fight with two-handed weapons or two blades. Additionally, there’s powerful fire magic. Moreover, he can transform into a grotesque monster and thus shred his enemies even more effectively. This class also has particularly brutal fatality moves.
Fortnite: Battle Royale is starting soon in Season 7 and so far it’s been quiet in the game. However, we already know some details and have a few assumptions we would like to share with you regarding the start of the season, its themes, and special features.
Season 7 without much fuss: Unlike previous seasons, there isn’t much going on shortly before the end of Season 6. Compared to the effort surrounding the comet or the rocket as well as the weeks-long events around the cube, it is relatively calm in the Fortnite world.
Nevertheless, there are now some solid clues about what will happen next.
All known information about Season 7
When does Season 7 start? Season 6 ends on December 5, 2018. According to Epic, Season 7 begins the next day, on December 6, 2018.
What theme will Season 7 have? It is considered certain that winter and probably Christmas will be the theme of Season 7. A clear hint is the iceberg that is currently approaching the map. Moreover, it has recently started to snow.
How will the map change? It is likely that the snow will cover parts of the map with ice and snow, but possibly only on the western half of the map, as the desert in the southeast may remain a desert and retain its unique character.
There will certainly be various new places, and other places will be altered. It is conceivable that rivers and lakes, and possibly even Loot Lake, will freeze over.
What gameplay changes will there be? If snow and ice arrive, there may possibly be special gameplay innovations.
The teaser images show snowboards and zip lines. Therefore, you will likely be able to ride the board at certain spots. The zip lines, on the other hand, should allow for quick relocations at designated spots.
Additionally, all the wacky Christmas skins, such as the nutcracker or the elf trooper, are likely to be back in the shop, along with many more Christmas and winter skins.
Meanwhile, there have been faint hints at a new plot. In the first teaser, a dark figure made of ice was seen. It resembled the Lich King or Sauron a bit. In addition, there was a fox-headed snowboarder. The new theme could thus represent a darker, frozen world akin to Game of Thrones, rather than a cozy Christmas.
What are your assumptions for further content of Season 7? Let us know!
My MMO author Andreas Bertits is looking forward to the early access phase of the MMORPG Legends of Aria, as he entered the world of MMORPGs with Ultima Online.
Nostalgia or a timeless gameplay experience? Legends of Aria may show whether Ultima Online can still work today.
A new Ultima Online
What is Legends of Aria: The MMORPG aims to bring Ultima Online back to life in a modern way. You find yourself in a vast sandbox world where you can do whatever you want. You are not limited to following a story like in a theme park MMORPG.
Whether you want to explore the world and experience adventures or just open a tavern or a blacksmith. Legends of Aria gives you a lot of freedom, just like Ultima Online did.
That’s why I’m interested in the MMORPG: My first encounters with MMORPGs were with Ultima Online. I have always been a big Ultima fan and looked forward to every new installment in the series from Richard “Lord British” Garriott. Even today, the walls in my office are decorated with the cloth maps of the old Ultima games.
Accordingly, I had to try Ultima Online as soon as it was released in the fall of 1997. My first experiences were very formative in two ways:
From then on, I tried more and more MMORPGs and have remained loyal to the genre to this day
One of my first gaming experiences was related to PvP. I was tricked by other players into becoming a wanted criminal in the game world. It took forever to get rid of that reputation. Since then, I am not a fan of PvP in MMOs
Can nostalgia still convince today?
What excites me about Legends of Aria: Apart from the PvP disaster, I associate many beautiful memories with Ultima Online. I loved the freedom to do what I wanted. Exploring the world at my own pace, discovering secrets, and slowly getting better was simply a lot of fun for me.
I experienced so many exciting adventures with other players that I still fondly remember today. Therefore, I hope for a similar gaming experience from Legends of Aria. I want to enjoy that freedom again and feel that sensation that Ultima Online evoked in me.
Then sell the treasures to finally afford a better sword from the blacksmith
After that, go fishing to get food
Later, go on a treasure hunt with buddies
In the evening, celebrate with friends in the tavern
Finally, bring everything to your own house, which you keep expanding and decorating
The next day, new adventures await
What I’m very curious about: We are no longer in the year 1997. Computer games have changed over the past 20 years. My gaming habits today are different than they were back then. So I wonder if the gameplay principle of an Ultima Online can still appeal to me today as it did back then.
That’s why I haven’t played yet: I am currently waiting for the early access launch on Steam, which will take place on January 9, 2019. Of course, I could have bought a founder’s package and played earlier. But just because I have such high hopes for the title, I don’t want to be disappointed by versions that do not really represent the game yet.
I am sure that the early access version has its problems, but with this version, I have a bit more confidence because the developers are daring to reach out to the large crowd of Steam players.
What about you? Are you already playing Legends of Aria or do you plan to test the early access version?
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Will the beta progress in Red Dead Online be retained or not? Rockstar says it will. Good news then for players in the multiplayer of Red Dead Redemption 2.
For more than a week now, the beta of Red Dead Online has been running. Players are flocking to the multiplayer mode, participating in missions, helping strangers, or messing around in the various game modes of Red Dead Online.
What’s new? The Rockstar Games team tweeted an update about the beta reset on December 4th. It states: “We appreciate the ongoing feedback we are receiving for the beta of Red Dead Online. To the players who are worried about potential loss of progress and values: We currently do not plan to reset these for the beta rollout.”
What could change? However, keep in mind that this could still change. It is said that they are currently not planning anything. If serious issues arise, this position could still change. So far, however, such issues have not occurred.
What are they currently focusing on in Red Dead Online?
Additionally, the tweet from Rockstar states that they are currently still working on the stability of the game and the balance of the economy. The team hopes to release an update about this this week.
It is unclear how the balance will look. Players hope that Rockstar will not only reduce the prices of some items. They wish that earning gold and dollars will become easier.
We present the new features and reveal what you can look forward to.
Pokémon can learn a second charged move
This is what Pokémon can learn: Your Pokémon can learn a second charged move through the update with the battle mode. You can teach this move to your Pokémon with Stardust and candies.
What does a second charged move bring? The second charged move should give your Pokémon variability. This way, you can not only use a Pokémon that is good against one type but also use a second charged move from another type. Thus, it can cater to two different types.
The second move is supposed to prevent constant switching of Pokémon. The Trainer Battles are meant to become real battles and not consist of constantly switching Pokémon.
Shields for Defense
What is different in Trainer Battles: In Trainer Battles, you cannot dodge. You will take damage from every attack of the opponent permanently.
Can you shield damage differently now? Niantic introduces the defense shield. With this shield, you can absorb almost all damage from your opponent. However, you can only use these shields twice during the entire match. So use them wisely.
This is what makes Trainer Battles so interesting: Niantic has managed to package the monotonous battles in gyms into a better and more dynamic system with Trainer Battles. Now you have to make smart decisions and act wisely to defeat your opponent.
Knowledge about effectiveness is important: Whoever knows more about Pokémon wins. It’s no use to just send in a Stolloss or Lugia into battle. Those who better counter the opponent’s weaknesses will come out as the winner.
What else is new? In addition to these two major innovations, there are also other things that are different. We explained in our guide how the PvP mode works in Pokémon GO.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is more important to soccer star Neymar than the prestigious soccer event “Ballon d’Or.” Therefore, he preferred to play games on the evening of the event rather than watch other soccer players receive awards.
On December 3, 2018, the prestigious soccer award Ballon d’Or was once again awarded in Paris. This award is given only to the best soccer players of the year. However, the Brazilian soccer star Neymar was again without a chance.
What did Neymar do? Since he wouldn’t have won anyway, Neymar didn’t even attend the event, even though he also lives in Paris and wouldn’t have had to travel far. Instead, he preferred to stay home, fired up his console, and played a few casual rounds of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which he streamed live on his Twitch channel.
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Who actually won? In the end, Neymar stayed away from the event, as did the last winners of the trophy, Ronaldo and Messi. Instead, the down-to-earth young Croatian Luka Modrić and the Norwegian Ada Hegerberg won.
Recently, a curious story took place in Destiny 2. Bungie fixed a bug in the game, but fans find the bug so cool that they are calling for it to be made a feature in the game.
However, the bug never went live. Bungie noticed the error in time and subsequently disabled the entire Strike. With the Update 2.1.1.1, the bug was fixed, and the Strike can be played normally again.
This is how the fans became aware of this bug: The community only became aware of this error when Bungie mentioned it in the patch notes of the latest update. It stated that a problem was fixed that caused Protheon, the Modular Spirit, to grow three times larger than intended.
The giant Protheon
Following this, fans started a petition on Reddit calling for video evidence of this bug. The petition quickly received thousands of upvotes, and Bungie responded to the fans’ request. The studio posted a short clip on Twitter showing the giant behemoth in all its glory. You can see the video here: The Giant Protheon
How the fans are reacting: Fans are really enjoying this bug. Many think it’s a shame that the bug didn’t make it into the game. They would have liked to fight against this giant. The community has even given it a name; they affectionately call the giant “Big Boy”.
Now, however, more and more voices are calling for the unintended growth of the Vex boss to be integrated as a permanent feature in the game. Fans can imagine numerous possibilities for how this giant could be incorporated into the game:
As a boss in the Nightfall version of the strike
As a kind of Easter egg
As a rare spawn instead of the regular Protheon with special loot
Some wish that the normal Protheon would be completely replaced by the giant version
Whether Bungie will actually respond to this remains to be seen. But the fans would certainly be pleased.
The new patch for the online game Fallout 76 is here. However, the community is very upset that a lot of things were changed without the developers providing any corresponding notes.
The subreddit for Fallout 76 is heated with emotionally charged posts from players who are upset about the current patch for the online game.
Patch notes do not contain all the information
What happened? Bethesda released a new patch for Fallout 76 on December 4th. It was actually a very small update. But it contained more than expected. The patch notes do not reflect everything that the update brings.
There are a bunch of nerfs: Players are upset not only that Bethesda did not list all changes in the patch notes, but that these are also nerfs. These include:
Fusion cores: Fusion core processors now only produce one fusion core per hour (previously 10). But two cores can easily burn up in an hour. Therefore, new cores must be continually produced.
Stealth: Characters above level 50 deal even less PVE and PVP damage and enemies now have an aggro zone. If they leave this, they are immediately regenerated.
Respawn: Mobs previously spawned when someone entered the area, regardless of whether others were there. Now it seems they only spawn when someone is near their spawn point.
Bethesda has secretly changed all this: Currently, players are still compiling all the changes, which is not easy for such an extensive online game as Fallout 76. Therefore, new changes can keep appearing. However, there is already a list of some of the biggest changes to the game that Bethesda has not included in the patch notes:
Ammunition production cap reduced (400 to 200)
You now get ore instead of scrap at some extractors
Lead in CAMP / workshop is not affected
Fusion cores deplete faster
Fusion cores are no longer restored upon re-logging into the game
The amount / percentage by which EXP for high-level mobs is reduced
Legendary spawns have been reduced and a previously unknown percentage of those that are legendary has also been reduced
Plans are not as frequently rewards for events
The legendary effect that governs HP now restores AP (still to be confirmed)
The spawn rates for plans and mods have been reduced (confirmation is pending)
Boss enemies still do not drop guaranteed items
Super mutants and ghouls seem to possess either more health or higher damage reduction
“Stranger in Numbers” and “Bird Bones Mutation” no longer allow running through the air (confirmation is pending)
Bioluminescent fluid now weighs 1 pound each (Mothman quest items) (confirmation is pending)
Grenade exploit removed
“Search” exploit / glitch removed
Cap stash exploit removed
Some server hopping exploits have been removed (containers remain looted, but enemies/open loot still spawn)
Bethesda apologizes, fans remain angry
How does Bethesda respond? A representative of the company acknowledged on Reddit that some of the changes do not show up in the patch notes. He mentions that some extractors now actually produce more scrap than ore, and that the crafting of some items like ammunition and fusion cores takes longer. Bethesda apologizes for the confusion.
Why players are particularly upset: Especially the changes that have a really big impact on gameplay were omitted. That this was not discussed, upsets many players.
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This year, Guild Wars 2 players can once again look forward to Winter’s Day. For several weeks, the city of Divinity’s Reach will be festively decorated, and there will be plenty of achievements and activities to complete.
The event was announced on ArenaNet’s social media accounts with a short teaser video. It will begin on December 11 and will last for approximately four weeks.
What’s new for Winter’s Day 2018?
What does the teaser show? Although ArenaNet has not officially announced any new features, there is something new to see in the teaser video. At the end, you can spot the head of a snowman.
This is located in an icy place that has not been seen in the game before. Players speculate that the snowman dungeon could be returning. This was an activity from its predecessor, Guild Wars Eye of the North.
There, players could choose to fight as a snowman against Grinches or as followers of the Grinches against snowmen.
A surprise every day?On Instagram, the developers also announced a daily surprise. According to the official statement, today is the first of twelve special Winter’s Days.
The event will run until December 19. What we can expect each day is not yet known. However, the focus seems to be on the social media accounts.
The activities of Winter’s Day
Tixx and his crazy workshop: For the winter effect in the capital of humans, the Asura Tixx and his airship are responsible. However, this year, the toys are once again staging a rebellion there.
In various activities in the crazy workshop, you must defeat the toys and defend the Dolyaks. Since last year, the Toypocalypse, a particularly large challenge, is also available for preformed groups again.
There, you can team up with four friends to take on the golem Givvt. You will have special weapons available, including a candy cane as a hammer.
Winter Wonderland and Winter Presence: For many, a highlight is the returning Winter Wonderland. This is a jumping puzzle that received a major overhaul with the last event.
There are three paths that lead to the goal. One is relatively easy, while the others are more challenging. Depending on the difficulty, the rewards in the form of gifts increase.
Additionally, this year it is once again possible to craft the special shoulder item Winter Presence. This is an invisible armor that causes a permanent snowfall effect around you.
You can find a detailed guide on crafting the armor piece in the Winter’s Day Guide by Guildnews. If you would also like to try out different armors, you can acquire the new Requiem armor from the Living World.
How can I participate in Winter’s Day?
The Winter’s Day event in Guild Wars 2 is available to every player. Whether a free account or a holder of Path of Fire, everyone can enter the city of Divinity’s Reach and participate in the activities.
Even the mount races, usually reserved for holders of these, are available. However, you pay a small silver fee per hour and only get the standard skin without special effects or coloring.
