Fortnite: Twitch star Ninja complains that he cannot flaunt his wealth

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the famous Twitch star Ninja is currently under fire. The blame lies on some controversial actions surrounding the streamer. In an interview with Daniel “Keemstar” Keem, Ninja has now lamented his plight and outlined the problems and downsides of Twitch fame.

What exactly happened? Ninja, the famous and wealthy Fortnite streamer, is currently facing a few problems. He has repeatedly reported opponents during streams who, in his opinion, defeated him unfairly:

  • One enemy, according to Ninja, had engaged in stream-sniping, and Ninja boasted that he would do everything in his power to get him banned. In the end, however, the player turned out to be innocent, and Ninja had to apologize.
  • Another opponent was said to have entered the game with a poor ping and was also reported by Ninja.
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Conspiracy against Ninja: The latest case even led to a devious conspiracy, where a banned player swapped names with the reported gamer and then spread via Reddit that Ninja had the power to ban anyone he disliked.

The topic was heavily discussed on Reddit and elsewhere, and the thread with the “proof” quickly garnered over 44,000 upvotes. People seemed to confirm their prejudices about Ninja as an arrogant jerk.

Ninja speaks out in an interview

As Ninja’s reputation is currently severely tarnished and the accusations stemming from the conspiracy show no sign of dying down, even after several explanations, including those from Epic and famous streamers, Ninja has now appeared on the show of YouTuber Daniel “Keemstar” Keem.

Ninja is getting so much hate: There, Ninja laments that since the incident regarding the ban accusation, he has received a lot of negative attention: “I get hate on all social media!” The damage is done, and his reputation is tarnished. Even explanations seem unlikely to help.

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Gamers are far too critical: Ninja, who increasingly gets worked up during the interview, continues and complains about the unequal treatment that streamers receive compared to professional athletes and rappers:

When LeBron [a basketball star] lands a big deal, no one says, “I won’t support LeBron anymore. He makes enough money; I won’t buy his jersey anymore!” For rappers, the only goal is to accumulate as much money as possible and flaunt it. 15 cars, a new house, you know. Piles of money, going to the club, throwing a million bucks, and so on.

And people are just like, “Yeah man, throw down the million, stack another pile on top!” But people still buy their albums and continue supporting them. They have pictures online where they are draped in gold chains and get 2 million likes.

If I or another YouTuber who earns decent money posted something like that, it would immediately be “you hypocrite.” I can’t wrap my head around that!

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Is the limit of success reached? According to Ninja, it seems to be a problem that as a successful streamer, you eventually hit a ceiling and get more criticism than recognition.

His new blue streaming fame has not been well received by all his fans, and some long-time supporters are said to have turned away from him because he has “enough money” already.

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Is Ninja too toxic? Other fans are reportedly becoming fed up with Ninja’s attitude. The streamer has apparently become quite toxic lately, which is exemplified by the reports of disliked opponents. One fan thus urges him to take a break and let go of the toxicity.

Ninja, on the other hand, seems to be planning big and announces actions in the coming months to take “the whole Ninja thing” to a whole new level. This likely also refers to his planned New Year’s event in New York.

What is your opinion on the matter? Are streamers treated unfairly by their fans?

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How powerful mages become in the new Hearthstone add-on

Mages are getting their beloved Ragnaros back in Hearthstone. Additionally, their hero ability can soon deal 9 damage.

The next expansion of Hearthstone is Rastakhan’s Rumble and will be released in just a few weeks. Blizzard is gradually introducing new cards through streams and YouTubers. We want to present some of the highlights here, so you can already get an impression of the new mechanics coming your way.

Mages Love Ragnaros

Mages seem to have rediscovered their love for Ragnaros as they can summon him with the new minion Jan’alai, the Dragonhawk. It costs 7 mana and has stats of 4/4, and has the Battlecry: “Summon Ragnaros the Firelord if your hero ability has dealt at least 8 damage in this game”.

To make this easier to achieve, mages also have the minion Spirit of the Dragonhawk for 2 mana. It has stats of 0/3 and has Stealth in the first turn, along with the passive effect that the hero ability also hits adjacent minions.

Equally helpful is the Bold Firebreather, a minion with 1/1 stats for just 1 mana. Its Battlecry ensures that the next use of the hero ability in this turn deals 2 additional damage points.

Combining the Bold Firebreather with the Spirit of the Dragonhawk, you can already deal 9 damage with a hero ability, fulfilling the conditions for summoning Ragnaros!

Warlocks Want to Discard Cards

Warlocks seems to be focusing again on the discard mechanic. At least all the cards introduced so far have some benefit from this mechanic.

High Priestess Jeklik is the legendary minion of warlocks. For 4 mana, she has stats of 3/4 and has Taunt and Lifesteal. When you discard this card, you gain 2 copies of it back in your hand. So, in theory, she can almost endlessly multiply.

The Gigantic Terror Troll for 3 mana with stats of 2/6 follows the same theme. He comes with Taunt, but has the Battlecry to discard the lowest-cost card.

The Soulsworn for 6 mana with stats of 6/6 allows lost cards to return. As a Battlecry, she grants the warlock 3 random cards back to their hand that they discarded in this game.

Lastly, there is the spell Wailing Scream for 1 mana that deals 2 damage to all minions, making it a powerful, cheap board clear. In addition to the cost, however, you will discard the lowest-cost card.

Are you looking forward to Rastakhan’s Rumble? Or have you turned your back on Hearthstone recently?

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CoD Black Ops 4: Player without Hands Enthralls the Community

A Black Ops 4 player is currently sparking a lot of conversation on Reddit. Despite a handicap, he is making waves in the Blackout mode. The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 community is thrilled.

Martin is 21 years old, a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and an enthusiastic Black Ops 4 fan. Especially the Battle Royale mode Blackout of the latest Call of Duty installment has captivated him. There he has even managed to score his first victories.

Player with a handicap fights for victories in Blackout

Community is thrilled: What may initially not sound particularly exciting is currently delighting the Black Ops 4 community on Reddit. They are almost overflowing with praise and respect for MoaningCamel – which is Martin’s channel and player name. Within just 12 hours, the post has garnered over 7,000 upvotes.

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This is what makes Martin’s achievement so special: Martin was born without hands, which greatly limits him while playing, and he has to rely on special input devices. However, this restriction has not stopped him from developing a passion for video games and sharing this joy with others.

Martin doesn’t just play: In the team modes of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout, he competes at the forefront with his friends and has managed to achieve multiple victories. But anyone thinking that he is just being carried by a good team is sorely mistaken.

His disability is not noticeable when viewing the gameplay. He is an excellent sniper, mastering numerous weapons and equipment, but also holds his own in close range, which he visibly enjoys. He can assert himself even against multiple opponents.

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It is precisely this carefree attitude and his enormous skill that resonates well with the Reddit community. Many admit that even without restrictions, they cannot play as Martin does despite his disability. Martin himself takes it all in stride and is happy that he made it to the front page of Reddit.

Here you can see more of Martin: If you want to take a look at Martin while he plays or support him – here are his channels:

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What do you think of this achievement? Have you ever seen anything comparable?

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Dead MMO RaiderZ is coming back and looks better than expected

RaiderZ is a actually dead action MMORPG from Asia. But thanks to a dedicated new studio and still loyal fans, the work on a reboot seems to be going better than expected.

What is RaiderZ? This game was an MMORPG with an action combat system like TERA. Unfortunately, it had no great luck and was shut down in 2015 by the then publisher Gameforge.

The reasons included the vague controls and the close tie to a cash shop with sometimes questionable offers. For instance, you had to pay real money for reskills.

Reboot is progressing well

After RaiderZ came to an end, in 2017 the publisher Masangsoft announced the reboot of the game. They did not specify an exact timeframe. However, the new owners agreed that they could not simply put RaiderZ back online. They would have to properly work on the game and revive it with a lot of love and dedication.

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In this regard, they aim to adjust the following aspects:

  • An improved story
  • Repeatable endgame content
  • No more class-based progression, instead more freedom in skill allocation
  • More variety in endgame items
  • Better hit detection in combat

How far along are they? The developers’ Facebook page has been diligently documenting every progress and announcement for a year. There is now also a video that shows the latest progress, including improvements to the dodging system, the user interface, and character creation.

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For a game that dates back to 2012, the reboot looks really good. Let’s hope that the new version meets the expectations of the small but dedicated fanbase and gives RaiderZ a long second life.

What are your thoughts on such reboots? Wasted energy or a real chance for success?

Here is another game that was once thought to be dead from Asia, hoping for a second chance:

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Fortnite: The Wild West update is here, patch notes in English

For Fortnite: Battle Royale, the next update to Patch 6.30 is online. You will receive the already announced Western mode and a new weapon. Additionally, there’s a new hero and revolvers for Save the World.

With a patch for Update 6.30, another wave of additional content comes to the game. The highlight is clearly the already repeatedly leaked Wild West mode with dynamite. But there’s also something new to discover in the PvE mode Save the World.

Update: Apparently, the new dynamite has already been removed from the game as it caused unexpected client crashes. Epic is currently working on a solution.

The features of the new update in PvP

New mode – Wild West: As already assumed based on leaks and a telling tweet, the new limited-time duo game mode “Wild West” has arrived today. Different rules apply here along with a radically limited selection of weapons and equipment:

Available weapons:

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Available items:

  • Campfire
  • Bandages
  • Medkits
  • Dynamite
  • Slurp Juice (only in drops)

The Wild West mode replaces the Disco Dominance, but the Food Fight is still available.

New item – Dynamite: This item is a type of grenade that flies less far. It explodes cylindrically and deals 70 damage to players and a hefty 800 damage to buildings. So another item against builders. Warning: The fuse burns for exactly 5 seconds, and the dynamite explodes even if you are still holding it!

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New tournament: The Raider Pop-Up Cup (Duos) has been adjusted. The resource limit has been reduced from 500 to 300. However, you now receive 5 instead of 3 explosives in grenade stacks.

The patch highlights in PvE

New hero: The explosives expert “8-Bit Demo” is now available in the weekly shop. From Thursday, November 22, to November 29 at 01:00 CEST, he will be available. He can deploy decoys to lure enemies to fixed locations. There he blows them away!

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New weapon: The ghost pistol is also available in the shop. From November 22 to November 29 at 01:00 CEST, you can buy it. The weapon has a low fire rate and its ghost bullets penetrate enemies and walls!

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Marvel will soon bring comics from LoL, starting with this heroine

Comic novels of League of Legends in collaboration with Marvel are in the works. The first story revolves around the archer Ashe.

Next year, LoL fans can look forward to “Ashe: Warmother.” The comic novel is planned for May 2019 and is set to showcase Ashe’s story. There will also be a digital edition this year.

Who is Ashe? Ashe is one of the champions who have been available in League of Legends for a long time. Due to her low acquisition price, she quickly becomes a staple for most players and is therefore very well-known.

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For those who do not want to wait for the release of the book in May 2019, they can also view the stories digitally.

When will the comic be available digitally? If you don’t necessarily need to hold the comic in your hand, you can read it already this year. On December 19, 2019, you will be able to read Ashe: Warmother digitally. From then on, a new issue is to be released every month.

Who writes the book? The stories are written by Odin Austin Shafer.

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What is Ashe: Warmother about? The comic tells the story of one of the original champions, Ashe. She struggles with her role as a leader for her people in Runeterra and the fanatical demands of her mother.

Digital comics have already existed in LoL, such as the Ascension comic about Taric.

Why are LoL comics coming?

In Marvel’s press release, it states that many fans of the Marvel Universe and comics share the same interests and passions for storytelling as the gaming community.

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Why League of Legends? The unique world of LoL and the wide range of characters are perfect for comic books, explains C.B. Cebulski from Marvel.

Greg Street from Riot Games says: We love comics as a way to tell stories. It gives fans the opportunity to see the world of Runeterra, not just read about it. We see similarities between the LoL and Marvel universes. Both have a variety of characters with compelling and diverse backgrounds.

What other comics will be released? So far, only the comic about Ashe has been announced. However, there is to be a series of comics, the titles of which have not yet been disclosed. The stories of fan favorites are supposed to be covered. Will the new heroine Neeko also soon be among the favorites?

Which stories would you like to see as a comic?

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Destiny 2: Guardian Solo Completes Tough Group Activity Without Weapons

YouTuber Esoterickk is making headlines again in Destiny 2. The extraordinary player known for his solo runs has now completed the Shattered Throne all by himself – and completely without weapons.

The Shattered Throne is a new activity from the Forsaken expansion and embodies a kind of mini-raid for three players. And this dungeon is quite challenging; even well-coordinated teams of three Guardians have a tough time with it. However, even this activity could not withstand Esoterickk’s exceptional talent for long, as he impressively demonstrates in his latest YouTube video.

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What does the video show? Esoterickk sets out and plays the entire activity alone and without any weapons. He only uses the abilities and Super of his character. This time, he even puts aside his beloved Titan and plays the Shattered Throne with a Hunter.

He comments on this achievement in his usual unremarkable and self-critical manner. It was mainly a game of patience; only the final boss battle turned out to be quite tough. He could have defeated the boss in one phase, but he wanted to play it safe. After all, this was the first time in an entire month that he hasn’t played Destiny.

The video is comparatively long, so if you want to watch specific sections of it – here are the timestamps:

  • [00:00] – The Entrance Area
  • [16:26] – The Descent
  • [20:35] – Hobgoblin Hall and Ogre
  • [31:14] – The First Boss Battle
  • [54:11] – The Path to the Final Boss
  • [61:19] – Dul Incaru – the Final Boss
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By the way: Esoterickk’s impressive video is now a candidate for the official Video of the Week at Bungie. It is also well-received within the community. The post has now garnered more than 4,200 upvotes on Reddit, where users are showering him with praise.

How did Esoterickk achieve this? For this spectacular run, he used the Gunslinger Hunter with the Way of a Thousand Cuts. By combining the Super “Blade Barrage”, the perk “Playing with Fire”, and the Hunter’s dodge which recharges the melee attack, he had throwing knives available almost continuously.

The exotic Hunter chest piece Ophidia Spatha further enhanced this combination. It grants the wearer two knives per charge, both of which recharge on dodging. This made his endeavor considerably easier and provided sufficient damage output during the boss fights.

What do you think of Esoterickk’s performance? Have you ever accomplished something similar as a Guardian in the world of Destiny?

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How to unlock allied races in WoW particularly fast

In World of Warcraft, there are currently massive reputation bonuses that you can combine. Those who use them unlock Allied Races in no time.

The Allied Races are one of the core features of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. However, only a few players have unlocked the Allied Races, as in many cases, you have to complete old content that most players no longer find enjoyable. Many days of reputation farming are ahead if you want to unlock the Highmountain Tauren, Void Elves, or Lightforged Draenei.

Currently, however, there are two buffs that significantly maximize reputation gain.

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The 14th anniversary of WoW: Those who log into World of Warcraft now will find mail in their mailbox with a gift from the developers. This includes a (multiple-use) item that increases gained experience and reputation for one hour by 14%. The item is usable until November 29, after which the WoW birthday event ends.

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Feast of the Pilgrims Bonus: From November 19 to 25, the Feast of the Pilgrims will also take place in WoW. Here, you can receive the buff “Sharing is Caring” at large feast tables in all major cities of the Horde and Alliance. This increases reputation gain for one hour by 10%. To receive the buff, you simply need to eat 5 servings of all foods at a table. This can be done solo, but goes faster with other players.

In summary, this leads to a reputation bonus of a proud 24%, reducing the necessary farming and questing time by about a quarter.

It will get even easier with Patch 8.1: If you want to take it easy and wait a bit longer, you can do so as well. With Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance, which will be released in mid-December, all reputation quests for the Allied Races will yield double reputation.

Are you taking advantage of this week to gather a lot of reputation? Or is this bonus not enough for you to slog through “old content”?

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The new story in Warframe reveals a disturbing secret

Warframe is known for incorporating absurd and disturbing twists into its story. But with this  revelation at the end of the Solaris story, no one saw it coming!

Warning, spoilers! The following paragraphs reveal a bit about the Solaris, but a major spoiler starts after the second heading.

Who are the Solaris? If you first land in the Fortuna colony on Venus, the bizarre Solaris people stand out immediately. They are workers who must labor for the greedy Corpus corporation. Each Solaris has been in debt to the corporation for generations, as unpaid debts are passed down to the descendants.

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Venus landscape

A vicious cycle of debt: The poor souls are trapped in a vicious cycle of liabilities forever and must repay them through hard work. However, this never happens, as the corporation ensures that one never earns enough to become debt-free. Workers on Fortuna can only dream of a healthy “work-life balance.”

The strangest cyborgs ever

But it gets worse, as the relentless and hard work in the terraforming factories on Venus requires the Solaris to replace large parts of their bodies with mechanical prosthetics. The end result is an almost complete cyber body called the “Rig.”

The most extreme feature of this “upgrade” is that the Solaris even have mechanical robot heads, while some limbs still seem to be human.

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A bizarre and disturbing sight – especially when the Solaris still seem to have many typically human traits. They scratch itchy spots, wearily trudge to their workplace, and hum catchy work songs during their toil.

Body on installments: Every Solaris is thus transformed into a disturbing cyborg upon entering the workforce. However, such a mechanical body also costs money and is provided by the corporation. If one fails to meet their quota, the Corpus takes the “Rig” away again.

The unfortunate workers then become nothing more than a brain in a jar after such a “forced expropriation,” vegetating in some warehouses in darkness and isolation until hopefully someone pays off the debts.

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Not much is left of the Solaris people.

The life of a Solaris worker is thus a complete misery of slavery and total oppression under a completely amoral capital and industrial complex, in which the poor souls do not even own their own bodies.

But there’s an even more disturbing secret, which one learns only much later.

WARNING: A massive spoiler begins here!

The bizarre secret of the Solaris

In the course of the story in the new Fortuna update of Warframe, you help the poor Solaris and fight against the Corpus corporation. This way, you gain more and more respect from the Solaris workforce until they eventually trust you enough to reveal their last secret.

Once you reach the last level of reputation, during a conversation with the revolution leader Vox Solaris, this happens:

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What the hell did you just see? As seen in the video, the Solaris carry their most valuable possession close to their hearts: their heads! The unusually bulky torsos of the Solaris rigs securely house the head and face of the workers, their only and thus most valuable possession.

Once you have gained the ultimate trust of the enslaved, the Solaris will always greet you “face to face” and you will encounter rows of disturbing images of living and speaking heads sitting in the chests of their bearers!

The true meaning of the Solaris song: The catchy theme song of the workers also takes on a new light, as the line “Hide the Heart of what we are” now takes on a whole new meaning. The Solaris carry their selves close to their hearts. The head and heart are essentially one and are hidden away.

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This makes the notion of “forced expropriation” even more gruesome. Just imagine massive storage shelves full of disembodied heads and faces that must endure for eternity in darkness (also a line from the song). Like an extremely dark version of the heads in jars from Futurama.

Warframe becomes even weirder: Digital Extremes has once again managed to achieve it: The story of the Solaris has added another level to the general “weirdness” of the setting. An accomplishment that many players, after the more extreme revelations from past story updates like Sacrifice or The War Within, thought was hardly possible.

It remains exciting to see how the tragic and disturbing story of the Solaris continues and whether in the game their cruel fate can eventually be changed in later updates.

If this revelation is too extreme, you can calm down with the following activity:

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Fallout 76: With these tips you can level up your character faster

In Fallout 76 you can level up your character and gain more skill points and perks. We summarize some tips and tricks to help you progress faster.

By leveling up in Fallout 76, you can increase your special attributes and unlock new perks. There are several tips you can follow to level up as quickly and effectively as possible.

Leveling Up Faster in Fallout 76 – Here’s How

The maximum level you can reach: It appears there is no level cap. To earn the Platinum Trophy, you must reach level 100. With each level up, you receive a perk card.

You can earn skill points only up to level 50. On our site MeinMMO, you can read about how special attributes and perks work.

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How can you speed up leveling? There are some basic tools to earn more experience points:

  • Always be well-rested. Sleep whenever possible, as this bonus grants you a temporary 5% more XP.
  • Play in a group. The perk card “Inspirational” grants you up to 15% bonus XP when you are in a team.
  • Food items like Canned Meat Stew, Cranberry Cobbler, or Cranberry Juice also give you a temporary XP boost.
  • With the Leader Bobblehead, you can
    also get 5% bonus XP for an hour; the perk “Curator” extends the duration to 2 hours.
  • Build and dismantle items in your camp. This may not yield a lot, but at least it quickly gives you some bonus XP.
  • Complete events; a successful completion provides a good amount of XP.
  • Quests also grant you XP but are not as effective as events or defeating strong enemies.

Generally, you should focus on defeating stronger monsters, as they provide more XP per kill.

Streamer and YouTuber FrenchTomahawk already reached level 65 during the beta and detonated an atomic bomb with his colleagues. In his video, he explains how he leveled up so fast and describes a route he takes to level up.

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  • Start at the Watoga Station (Cranberry Bog). He has set up a camp there for free fast travel.
  • Follow the railway tracks to the NAR Repair Yard and take down all the monsters there.
  • Then continue along the railway tracks to Big Bend Tunnel East and clear out the Scorched.
  • Next, head into the tunnels. Always keep to the west, and you will exit at the Big Bend Tunnel West. There are more Scorched there as well.
  • Then head to Monogah Power Substation MZ-03, up the hill, and kill all the mutants.
  • Fast travel north to the Palace of the Winding Path and complete the event.

Once you do that, the monsters in the Cranberry Bog should have respawned.

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Workshops can be useful

Workshops are also a helpful aid in gathering XP. You can find them all around the world of Fallout 76.

These are the benefits of workshops: First, by capturing one, you gain an additional, free fast travel point. In addition, you will be rewarded with free resources.

Workshops must also be defended. When a quest starts, they will be attacked by multiple waves of enemies. Many enemies mean many experience points for you and thus a faster level up.

It’s best to take over a workshop located in an area with higher-level monsters. On average, there should be a 10-level difference between you and the mutants.

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Which workshop is good for this? The munitions factory is located in the western part of West Virginia. In addition to the extra resources, you will also find a workbench for crafting ammunition here.

Do you have any more tips for leveling?

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10 annoying things that everyone knows from an MMO raid

While every raid is different, there are always situations that every raid encounters throughout its career. We present to you 10 of these archetypical moments.

Raids are exciting and are a regular occurrence in most MMOs. At least for those who want to participate in endgame content, raids are unavoidable. This inevitably means contact with other players and therefore recurring clichés. We have identified ten of these “typical incidents” for you.

1. The guy with the wireless headset

Where coordination and teamwork are particularly important, communication via voice chat is usually necessary. Thanks to the wide selection, there are many headsets in use. And every major raid has that one guy who has practically become one with his headset and never takes it off.

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Usually, one only realizes this in the raid when suddenly strange noises are heard. This leads to some uncomfortable moments when one suddenly hears water flowing, followed closely by the toilet flushing. That usually results in images in the head that one cannot easily forget.

2. The one who doesn’t know the strategy

Anyone joining an existing raid group or wanting to participate in a raid at a higher difficulty level must fulfill certain requirements. One of these is usually that one has a basic plan for the boss fight.

  • What abilities does the boss use?
  • Which moments are particularly critical?
  • What is the special task of my class?

However, every now and then someone fails at this and needs a detailed briefing from the raid leader. It is often forgotten that one generally does not want to take people without guide knowledge.

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And at least: The three others who also have no idea about the fight but are too scared to speak up become wiser after the boss explanation.

3. The couple in the raid

Especially in guilds and in games with larger raid groups, it happens again and again that a couple plays together. But just because the two have found a common hobby in cloud nine, their gaming performance does not always match what is required by the current content.

Most of the time, one of the dream duo is so far below the average performance of the other players that their participation in the raid cannot be justified. This leads to many failed attempts until one player finally loses patience and openly addresses the problem. At this point, the raid is over for the day and a long, very unpleasant discussion follows.

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These moments are particularly critical when one of the two lovebirds is represented in the guild or raid leadership. More than one group has broken apart over this … .

4. The one who is “2 minutes afk”

The raid is ready, the boss in pull range and everyone is just waiting for the command from the leader to get started. Then a “2 minutes afk” booms through the voice chat and the waiting begins.

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Since “2 minutes” apparently varies greatly from district to district, the person in question naturally returns only after 10, 15, or 20 minutes and has an adventurous story ready about why they got distracted. After all, everyone has understanding for dear real life, right?

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5. The guy who orders a pizza right before the raid starts

Sure, raiding is a time-consuming affair. But to allow 5, 10, 20, or even 40 players to spend time together, one must rearrange their schedule a bit. In almost every raid group, there is that one expert who cannot plan his evening properly and disregards consideration for others. This student (it’s always a male student – prove me wrong) orders a pizza ten minutes before the raid begins.

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This usually leads to him having to get up during the first boss fight to open the door for the pizza delivery person, causing him to miss part of the boss fight or die in the fire.

6. The two damage enthusiasts

Anyone who wants to successfully overcome a raid must also deliver corresponding performance. However, in every group, there are two colleagues who take their job not just a little too seriously and also have to brag about their damage numbers the whole time. After every single group of trash mobs, a damage meter is posted – in the raid chat, so that everyone can see it and normal communication becomes impossible.

Even during the boss fight, the two engage in a “heated race” that must naturally be commented on in voice chat while the rest of the players tries to avoid making mistakes and concentrate.

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This competition often comes at the expense of the healers. Because if you stay in the fire, you take damage but can still deal damage and execute your rotation.

7. The guy with the crackling headset

Who doesn’t know it: 20 people are sitting in Discord, TeamSpeak, or some other voice software, and in the middle of a challenging boss fight, a microphone starts crackling and distorting.

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Half of the voice chat “flips out” and directly scolds the culprit. Of course, he is completely unaware of his guilt and insists for a few seconds that the problem is not with him, but with everyone else. Because that’s how technology works.

8. Cola kisses keyboard

The atmosphere is tense, the last moments of the boss explanation are running, when suddenly an “Oh, crap!” booms through the voice chat, followed by seconds of silence. The raid debates why the usually so calm Dieter suddenly loses his composure.

  • Is the pizza burning in the oven?
  • Is the police at the door?
  • Did the game time just run out?
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After a few minutes, the answer comes: Cola has been spilled over the keyboard and thus Dieter’s raid is unfortunately ended early – because he of course does not have a spare keyboard.

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Will there ever be a generation of gamers who drink from bottles and simply close them again?

9. The “accidental” disconnect

Even in the most familiar raid groups, there are always evenings when the mood turns sour. Perhaps one repeatedly fails against a boss that has actually been defeated multiple times. Or another topic, such as the “performance of the raid in general” brings down the mood.

As frustration slowly rises, it eventually reaches a breaking point. Suddenly, one of the players disappears and is offline. PC crashed? RL emergency?

No, the next day it is said that “unfortunately the router malfunctioned” and that they couldn’t get back online all evening.

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It’s just annoying when you have these people on your Steam friend list and they are still online there and even started another game … .

10. Mr. Face Aggro

Before the final boss fight, there is often a little break. While most players refill their drinks, use the restroom, or smoke a cigarette, a few players naturally stay at the PC and fool around a bit. Various toys are used, a few dances are performed, or they just jump around wildly.

During this, the inevitable happens: the boss gets pulled. Since a large part of the players is not present, he naturally wipes the whole raid group. They are disappointed upon returning from their afk break when they find their corpse on the ground. The guilty party then has to listen to “Who did that?” twenty times and is repeatedly humiliated (and deservedly so).

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He will never learn.

Which of these incidents and archetypes have you experienced in a raid? Or are such encounters completely foreign to you? Let us know in the comments!

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Guild Wars 2 introduces roller beetle races that fans have long wished for

In a short video, the new roller beetle races for Guild Wars 2 were introduced. These will take place on the old maps of the base game. They are set to be brought into the game on November 27.

What are roller beetle races? Since the release of the roller beetle, players have wished for races to compete against each other. In the video from ArenaNet, it is evident that the races will take place in a mass start. All players will roll off simultaneously to ride on a course and try to reach the finish line first.

The roller beetle relies on high speed, good control, and a drift mechanic. To recharge its endurance and thus super speed, you also need to perform tricks in the air at the right moment.

Also crucial for good races is the momentum that players must master. For example, if you roll uphill, the mount loses speed. Going downhill, however, the beetle picks up speed again.

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Image from the teaser for the roller beetle races

Where will the roller beetle races take place? From the short teaser, it can be deduced that the new races will occur on the old maps. The maps Diessa Plateau, Maelstrom Summit, and Snow Capped Heights are recognizable.

At this time, we do not know how many races there will be exactly and whether other maps will also be included.

Criticism of the roller beetle races: ArenaNet already tried to introduce a first roller beetle race during Halloween. This went wrong because the area for the races was completely unsuitable.

Now players hope that the new races will be more spacious and equipped with fewer frustrating obstacles.

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How do I get the roller beetle? The roller beetle is a mount that you can earn since the fourth episode of the Living World in June this year. You need the Path of Fire expansion and the episode “Long Live the Lich” to unlock it.

If you meet the requirements, you now need to play the first story part of the episode. Afterwards, you can talk to Gorrik on the new map. He will gradually unlock collections for you, through which you can get the beetle.

In the roller beetle guide on Guildnews, you will find all further explanations regarding the tasks and collections related to the roller beetle. It takes about two hours with the episode and collections to obtain the mount.

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Destiny 2: This is why the Redrix Sorrow is worth the long grind

The legendary pulse rifle Redrix Claymore is hidden behind one of the longest quest lines that Destiny 2 has to offer. Our author Robert has taken on the challenge and wants to encourage all Guardians to do the same!

Redrix Claymore is finally mine: Just this past weekend, as an evening Guardian, I managed to complete the quest for the Redrix Claymore. Weeks of grinding, tears, and sweat in the face of my enemies in the Crucible are behind me. But in the end, the effort is worth it. Because now I hold one of the best legendary Destiny weapons in my hands.

If you, like me, have long been reluctant to even enter the Crucible, I have news: If I can do it, you can too! But let’s take it step by step.

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What is the Redrix Claymore? The Redrix Claymore, the successor to the Redrix Claymore, is a legendary weapon from the category of slow-firing pulse rifles. While this weapon class struggles in the Crucible, the Claymore shines with its special perk.

Because the ability “Desperado” allows you to significantly increase your rate of fire under the influence of Outlaw after reloading. This transforms the weapon from the slowest firing category into the fastest.

The catch: the damage output remains the same. This means that thanks to the faster rate of fire, you can deal a lot of damage in a short time.

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Before you can call this fantastic weapon your own, you must master a long quest line with various tasks that are time-consuming and require a lot of effort.

What you need to do for the Redrix Claymore: To successfully complete the quest, you primarily need strong nerves and immense stamina. At least you don’t have to meet point requirements like with Luna’s Howl, which means that any player can attain the weapon as long as they are willing to invest enough time and stay committed to the quest.

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The “Other” Top Weapon: Luna’s Howl

After you accept the quest from Lord Shaxx in the Tower, you must complete the following tasks:

  • 1. Defeat 200 Guardians with a pulse rifle – Grab a good pulse rifle and dive into the Crucible’s quickplay playlist
  • 2. Reach Valor Rank Heroic – This is merely a matter of time, as you still earn 10 points for a loss
  • 3. Earn 75 Double Kill medals – Opt for weapons that can hit more than one enemy directly. You don’t have to eliminate two enemies at once, just hit them. The final blow can also be delivered by a teammate. Weapons suitable for this include the exotic fusion rifle Telesto and the exotic pulse rifle Graviton Lance
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  • 4. Defeat 150 Guardians with critical hits from a pulse rifle – Proceed similarly to step 1. Just ensure that you eliminate the opponent with a critical hit.
  • 5. Defeat 50 enemies each with Arc, Solar, and Void abilities – Since you lose progress after a death, you should tackle one element at a time. Align your class and weapons to each specific element.
  • 6. Play 25 rounds each in Quickplay, Rumble, and Competitive modes – Simply play rounds until the quest steps are completed. You do not need to win to make progress.
  • 7. Complete 20 Crucible bounties – As you approach the end of the quest, simply collect completed bounties without redeeming them.
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If these quest steps are relatively easy to complete with the required time, for the final quest step you’ll need to really put in all the motivation you can muster. Because now you need to reset your Valor rank five times.

What does that mean concretely? To reset your Valor Rank, you must reach 2,000 points in the Quickplay playlist. Therefore, for five resets, you must collect 10,000 points in total. While it seems unlikely: If you never win a Crucible match, you’re faced with the hurdle of 1,000 matches, as you only earn 10 points for a loss.

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Those who achieve a win rate of 50% still need an average of 750 games. However, you also receive streak bonuses when you win multiple games in a row, allowing you to earn more points.

But let’s be honest: If you can only play Destiny 2 two or three times a week for two hours in the evening, you’re faced with a big problem. Because you need to complete the five rank resets within a season, so you only have about three months time.

What to do? With the following tips, you can accomplish this mammoth task much faster:

  • Play Rumble! Even third place still counts as a victory regarding your Valor gains and streak bonuses.
  • Play competitively! The big advantage of the competitive playlist is that you earn not only Glory points but also Valor points. Additionally, a loss in competitive mode has no impact on your win streak in Quickplay.
  • Play while Valor bonuses are active! If there’s an Iron Banner event, Bungie often grants bonuses on earned Valor. In the last four days of an Iron Banner rotation, you can thus rake in triple the amount of Valor.
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Specifically, the last point provides a fantastic boost. If you take a day off during a triple Valor boost, you can easily earn a complete reset.

What should you expect during the grind? Even though I consider the current Crucible to be one of the best Bungie has ever put together, you should also be prepared to be frustrated. You will frequently feel the urge to introduce your controller to the television.

You will curse opposing Warlocks who wipe out entire teams with Nova Warp. You will despair because the enemy has once again snagged the heavy ammunition. Additionally, you will spend a lot of time in the Crucible. Prepare yourself for about 80-100 hours.

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But you also gain something from it. Your handling of pulse rifles will improve, and you will generally become stronger in the Crucible. Furthermore, you will develop an understanding of the maps and which weapons can counter a specific playstyle.

Those who undertake all this effort will often ask themselves: “Why am I doing this?” Let’s take a closer look at the performance of the Claymore!

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That’s why grinding for the Redrix Claymore is worth it: If you use the Claymore in the Crucible, you hold one of the best weapons for the competitive multiplayer mode in your hands on paper. The optimal TTK is stated to be 0.67 seconds, which is the best value that a pulse rifle can achieve.

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However, all six shots from two bursts must critically hit, which doesn’t always work in practice. The true strength of the Claymore is unleashed once the Desperado perk activates. Then you can knock out opposing Guardians in 0.47 seconds – a fantastic value.

The performance of the weapon in the Crucible is passionately debated. Outstanding pulse rifles like Outlast and Crown’s Speech work exceptionally well under all circumstances, according to the Claymore critics. But for Redrix Claymore to really function well, you need to activate the Desperado perk.

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How does the Claymore perform in PvE? Whether you want to use the weapon in the Crucible or not – it plays out really brutally in the fight against alien creeps! As slow-firing pulse rifles deal massive damage, with the Desperado perk, you achieve a damage output that is among the best that a kinetic weapon can currently deliver.

Since you are usually surrounded by many enemies, you can maintain the perks Outlaw and Desperado indefinitely, allowing you to quickly decimate even large groups. Due to the high damage output, you can eliminate even tougher enemies with orange and yellow bars without wasting your special ammo.

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Is there a God Roll for the Claymore? Indeed! Once you have successfully completed the quest, you can get additional versions of the weapon from reward packages from Lord Shaxx. While the perks Outlaw and Desperado always stay fixed on the weapon, you can receive different barrels, magazines, and masterwork variants.

This is the best Redrix Claymore for the Crucible:

  • Barrel – Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine – Ricochet Rounds / High-Caliber Rounds
  • Masterwork – Range / Stability
  • Mod – Targeting Adjuster

With this perk combination, the Claymore becomes a laser weapon, allowing you to hit exactly where you aimed. Thanks to the Arrowhead Brake, you don’t need a balance compensator mod anymore, as it increases the recoil stat to 100. The weapon shoots vertically upwards without any sideways deviation.

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This is the best Redrix Claymore for PvE content:

  • Barrel – Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine – Extended Mag
  • Masterwork – Range / Stability
  • Mod – Magazine Mod

When fighting against computer-controlled enemies, you should focus on magazine size. The longer you can keep the Desperado perk active, the more damage you deal.

Get the Redrix Claymore: Have you already earned the weapon? Congratulations! To everyone else, I want to encourage: Give it a try! You can start directly in Season 5, which begins on November 27. And who knows, maybe one of you will discover your previously hidden passion for the Crucible.

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You can already start the quest steps now, as they will carry over to the next season. You only need to start your progress for the rank resets anew each season.

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Do you already have the Claymore? What are your experiences with it? Do you have any further tips?

Since you are usually surrounded by many enemies, you can maintain the perks Outlaw and Desperado indefinitely, allowing you to quickly decimate even large groups. Due to the high damage output, you can eliminate even tougher enemies with orange and yellow bars without wasting your special ammo.

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Is there a God Roll for the Claymore? Indeed! Once you have successfully completed the quest, you can get additional versions of the weapon from reward packages from Lord Shaxx. While the perks Outlaw and Desperado always stay fixed on the weapon, you can receive different barrels, magazines, and masterwork variants.

This is the best Redrix Claymore for the Crucible:

  • Barrel – Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine – Ricochet Rounds / High-Caliber Rounds
  • Masterwork – Range / Stability
  • Mod – Targeting Adjuster

With this perk combination, the Claymore becomes a laser weapon, allowing you to hit exactly where you aimed. Thanks to the Arrowhead Brake, you don’t need a balance compensator mod anymore, as it increases the recoil stat to 100. The weapon shoots vertically upwards without any sideways deviation.

Destiny 2 PvP

This is the best Redrix Claymore for PvE content:

  • Barrel – Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine – Extended Mag
  • Masterwork – Range / Stability
  • Mod – Magazine Mod

When fighting against computer-controlled enemies, you should focus on magazine size. The longer you can keep the Desperado perk active, the more damage you deal.

Get the Redrix Claymore: Have you already earned the weapon? Congratulations! To everyone else, I want to encourage: Give it a try! You can start directly in Season 5, which begins on November 27. And who knows, maybe one of you will discover your previously hidden passion for the Crucible.

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You can already start the quest steps now, as they will carry over to the next season. You only need to start your progress for the rank resets anew each season.

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There is a group of players who really like Fallout 76 – This is how they tick

Many gamers have had a negative attitude towards the new multiplayer Fallout since the announcement of Fallout 76. However, there are players who enjoy Fallout 76. Even some critics have changed their minds.

Criticism and praise for Fallout 76: Hardly any other AAA game has polarized as much in 2018 as Fallout 76. The consensus on the internet seemed to be for a long time: Either you are completely against the game or you love it.

Especially critical voices became quite loud. But there are also positive counter-voices. Especially on reddit, there are often posts praising the game. Among them are also some former critics who have given the game a chance.

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The positive impressions on reddit of Fallout 76

A “hater” loves Fallout 76 now: In a short reddit post, the user unpluggedoasis writes about his experiences with Fallout 76. The thread now has over 1,600 upvotes and is among the most popular in the Fallout 76 reddit.

The title reads: “I hated the game. Decided to give it a chance and have now played 15 hours in 2 days. I’m really enjoying it.” He explains his original disdain by stating that Fallout 4 never appealed to him.

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Especially the elements from Fallout 76 like building and crafting he now really enjoys:

I’m starting to believe that FO76 is the Bethesda game for me. HUGE map to explore, tons of interesting places, no pressure to complete quests (there’s a really great story for those who want to listen) […] I’m even having fun building! Holy shit, I thought that day would never come.

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“I’m going to say it: I was wrong.” Other users also agree in further posts with this impression. The user talidrow starts his thread with the title: “I’m going to say it: I was wrong.” He (or she) also had initial concerns.

I had my doubts about the game. Many. I was really concerned about griefers and whether there would even be a story without NPCs. Now I’m level 14 and having the best time with my husband.

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A somewhat more detailed overview is given by user UMCorian. He was also initially skeptical, when Fallout 76 was announced. After 20 levels, he created a post describing what has made him like Fallout 76.

However, UMCorian also points out issues that Bethesda could improve in the game. Despite some shortcomings, such posts have positive effects on the community. A response from another user on his thread is that the criticism helped in deciding to buy Fallout 76 for Christmas.

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What fascinates people? Players like Fallout 76 for various reasons. However, the most common reason mentioned is that the community is very pleasant. Players interact harmoniously with each other. The fear of griefers in Fallout 76 is completely unfounded.

Another user states in a post with over 800 upvotes that Fallout 76 is the first “shared-world” game where he doesn’t feel pressure to progress.

To enjoy the game, he doesn’t have to rush to the endgame to, for example, summon world bosses with nuclear bombs. He can just take his time and explore the world – at his own pace.

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There is also criticism: The positive voices are just a snippet from the community. While the tone on reddit is largely positive, criticism of the game can also be found there. Posts suggesting improvements appear more frequently, such as

  • Changes to PvP
  • Improvement of the interface
  • “Quality of life” changes to recipes and building plans
  • Expansion of storage with proposals

In the first major patch for Fallout 76 on November 19, Bethesda already addressed some of the issues. Others will still need to be addressed in the future.

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Did you also only try Fallout 76 before you liked it? Share your experiences with other fans in our Fallout group. For more specials and news on Fallout 76, visit us on Facebook.


A somewhat different opinion is represented by our author Andreas: Why Fallout 76 doesn’t work for single-player fans.

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Fortnite: Update with Dynamite and Wild West mode comes today

Fortnite: Battle Royale is bringing another big update with all sorts of new features to the servers. A new dynamite item is coming, and the already leaked Wild West mode should also go online today.

The next big things in Fortnite: Last Update 6.30 last week brought a huge wave of new features, including the Food Fight mode. But Epic is not resting and will probably roll out the next mode this week.

Therefore, with today’s update, there will be the new item dynamite and also the already leaked Western mode right afterward.

Update is here: Meanwhile, the new update to version 6.30 has been released. Here you can find the patch notes in German.

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More info on update 6.30

When is the update coming? The new update for Fortnite will be played to the servers today, on November 20, 2018, at 2:00 PM our time.

What’s the deal with the Wild West mode? According to the already known leaks about the new mode, the Wild West mode will focus on simple weapons and items. This means in plain terms:

  • No automatic weapons, instead revolvers, shotguns, and hunting rifles
  • No explosive weapons, except for dynamite
  • No traps
  • No shields, but more slurp juices
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Why should you play the Wild West mode? The new mode is specifically designed for players who find the current meta in Fortnite too hectic and stressful.

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In the Wild West mode, things are more relaxed, and you probably need more skill to get kills with shotgun, revolver, or hunting rifle. And the annoying turrets are also not there.

Is Deadfire coming back? You might also get the cool Cowboy Skin Deadfire again as an offer in the shop. Otherwise, Wild West fans still have the season 6 super skin Calamity for battle pass owners.

More details on the new Fortnite update will be available later on MeinMMO when the patch notes are released.

The Western theme fits Fortnite, as Epic’s battle royale game snatched the coveted award from the Western epic Red Dead Redemption 2 at an award ceremony:

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Red Dead Redemption 2: How the world changes over the course of the story

As you embark on your adventures, the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 changes. Houses are built, forests are cleared, and new trees are planted. A video captures how the landscape transforms.

In fast motion, you can watch as houses are built or train tracks are expanded. Players celebrate the amount of detail that Rockstar Games shows even in the environment.

As you progress further in the story, new houses are built in some towns. You can even watch the NPCs perform the construction.

Spoiler alert: In this article, we discuss the environmental and city changes that might occur due to story events.

Forests, houses, and beards change in RDR 2

You may have noticed when you rode through Valentine that there are new houses. As the video by DefendTheHouse shows, two new huts are being constructed there.

One is being built to the left of the General Store and is intended to be the “Valentine Restaurant.” The second building is being constructed between the saloon and the doctor’s hut. This will likely be an accommodation, based on the name “Keane’s Room for Rents” on the sign.

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The player does not have to do anything for the changes: The world changes automatically without your intervention. You will encounter buildings that are still under construction. When you come back later, the houses will be finished and people will be living in them. The NPCs in RDR 2 lead their own lives, even when you are not watching.

Similarly, the completion of train tracks is part of the video shown above.

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Forests are created and cut down: To make room for train tracks, some trees have to be cut down. They do not simply disappear by magic, but are actually felled. You can see this by the tree stumps that stand where forests once were. However, new trees are also planted.

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The beard also changes: At the end of the video, there is a bonus. It shows how Arthur’s beard grows over time if you don’t shave it. Fans refer to this time-lapse and compare it to how they are waiting for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Fallout 76: We write the test with you – Join us!

Fallout 76 has had some turbulent weeks with the beta and the release. Many of you are already wandering the wasteland of West Virginia. Now we want to write the test for the online game together with you. For this, we want to hear your opinions.

Since November 14, you can now roam through Appalachia, the massive game world of Fallout 76. For the first time in a Fallout title, you can do this not only alone but also with friends.

Now we want to know: How do you like it so far? What are your first impressions of Fallout 76? We want to write our test together with you. You should share your impressions with us, and we will summarize them as best as possible.

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What should the test look like? You can imagine the post to be somewhat like this, just a bit more extensive and visually enhanced with a custom rating box: Red Dead Redemption 2 Test – How you rated it. We were surprised by the strong responses in the user test for RDR 2 and want to expand this concept to Fallout 76.

We will again mention individual users in the post and form the core elements from the comments. In the sections most important to you, authors from Mein-MMO.de will also participate.

Review in Progress: We will launch another call in a few weeks to update the test, as more will be known about the long-term motivation by then. This is initially a test of the impressions from the first week.

Submission deadline is November 22, 2018.

This is what Fallout 76 intends to offer: 

  • A massive open world in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of West Virginia
  • “Soft Survival” elements like hunger and thirst for survival fans
  • The ability to wander through a typical Fallout world with other players
  • Quests and a story like in a single player, just without human NPCs
  • For crafters, there is a crafting system that allows you to build weapons, gear, and your own base
  • RPG elements like a skill and perk system and a customizable character
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We want your opinion on Fallout 76

For some of you, this is the first Fallout title, while others are already die-hard fans of the franchise. Since Fallout 76 allows you many different play styles, we are eager to learn how you approach the online survival RPG.

Here’s how you can participate: Write us your conclusion – feel free to elaborate! And ideally explain to us in pro and con format in the comments what you like about Fallout 76 and what you don’t like so much. Is your judgment as harsh as some users who bombed Fallout 76 with negative reviews on Metacritic or do you belong to those who would have expected just such a game and therefore love it?

Alternative User Review: We will also include opinions that were written through the user review system of MeinMMO. You can find the function on our page about Fallout 76.

How would you rate Fallout 76? Participate in our survey and let us know what rating you would give Fallout 76.

 

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Destiny 2: How to make Titan and Warlock the overpowering duo

In Destiny 2, Titans and Warlocks can currently form a deadly combo. The YouTuber and outstanding player Gladd showcased how powerful this duo can be in an impressive video. 

Gladd and his buddy Phammy ventured into the Forsaken Raid Last Wish, where they aimed to challenge the final boss Riven as a duo. Gladd played as a Warlock, while his teammate was a Titan.

What does the video show? In the video, the enormous raid boss Riven is completely obliterated by the two-man team. What some currently struggle to achieve even with six players, Gladd and Phammy managed easily as a duo – and they did it right at the beginning of the encounter, on the first floor. A remarkable accomplishment.

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How was this possible? The two achieved this thanks to a specific combination of Guardian classes and Exotics. Gladd played as a Warlock with Dawnblade focus and Alignment of Grace. Phammy played a Sunbreaker Titan with Code of the Firebrand.

Crucial to their success was, alongside 2 rocket launchers with cluster bombs, the combination of the Warlock super Well of Radiance and the exotic Titan Gauntlets Synthoceps. The Well strengthens and heals allies within a certain radius. The gauntlet actually increases super and melee damage when the wearer is surrounded.

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However, when a Titan with the Synthoceps is inside the Warlock’s Well, their entire damage output is increased by approximately 50 percent – not just the damage from the super and melee attacks.

This makes the Titan an absolute DPS monster. Against Riven, Phammy alone dealt more than 9 million damage in a single phase. It is important that enemies are nearby for the gauntlet effect to be activated.

This combo is not only possible against Riven but can be used in any fight. Gladd summarizes it well: “If you are a Titan and playing with a Well Warlock, equip the Synthoceps. Period.”

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Activision will swallow Blizzard, claims an insider

If Blizzard doesn’t deliver a hit soon, it will be completely swallowed by Activision. At least that’s what some insiders claim.

In recent days, there has been a lot of speculation about Blizzard that resembles an “end of the world” scenario. While many rumors have come together and were quickly debunked, insiders have confirmed others. At the core are the following statements and accusations against Blizzard:

  • Blizzard pays its employees little, and recently even less.
  • Blizzard is gradually being taken over by Activision and is exchanging personnel.
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Where do the statements come from? Jeremy from the YouTube channel “The Quartering” refers to messages he allegedly received from Blizzard employees after a previous video. He does not show the exact emails to protect his sources and not to betray the Blizzard employees. However, he does quote from these emails.

Are the statements trustworthy? Basically yes. Jeremy from TheQuartering has proven time and again in the past that he has good contact with insiders from various companies. Therefore, it seems very likely that he was contacted by Blizzard employees. Nonetheless, such unconfirmed statements should of course be taken with caution.

You can watch the full video (in English) here:

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Employees pay for their passion: The pay at Blizzard among the “normal” employees is extremely low. Some developers even have to form small communities to afford rent and make a living at all. The compensation for the poor pay is the fact that you have a dream job and are working on some of the greatest games. Additionally, having “worked at Blizzard” looks great on a resume when applying to other companies later.

Those who complain are dismissed, and it is constantly implied that there are many other candidates for the same position who are eager to grab such a dream job. One is easily replaceable.

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Blizzard lures with bonuses: The low income is sweetened by Blizzard with the promise of two bonus payments per year. One of them would be “performance-based”, the other would be related to the profit that Blizzard would have made this year.

For employees at the “lower levels”, this bonus might not exceed 10% of their income, resulting in still being paid less at the end of the year than at other gaming companies.

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Parts of these bonus payments are said to have been abolished immediately after the CEO of Blizzard changed, and instead “partly integrated directly into wages”.

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Mike Morhaime “was let go”: Mike Morhaime (former CEO of Blizzard) was always on the side of the employees and colleagues, even though he did not improve employee pay. He opposed the plans to abolish the annual bonus payment for employees. Shortly after he left Blizzard, this was enforced, allegedly under pressure from Activision.

Blizzard needs a hit: Blizzard was able to maintain its autonomy mainly because they had hit after hit, and thus received more or less “free rein” from Activision. However, this has changed in recent years. Because “Heroes of the Storm has failed, Overwatch is not a market leader, and World of Warcraft is not growing”.

If Blizzard does not deliver a hit with its next title, the integration into Activision will advance even further.

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Positive aspects at Blizzard: However, not everything is bad at Blizzard. A job at Blizzard is considered “fairly secure”, as people are rarely laid off. Furthermore, there is the aforementioned improvement of one’s resume and the “boost to one’s ego” – who wouldn’t like to say they contributed to a Blizzard game played by millions?

Ultimately, the full truth of the statements cannot, of course, be verified. However, the statements paint a bleak picture of Blizzard, its future, and the future of the employees.

What do you think about these statements? Do you believe that everything corresponds to the truth? Or are some just riding the “hate wave” that started with Diablo: Immortal?

Currently, Blizzard is working on “multiple mobile titles” at the same time.

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What can you win? We are giving away two Amazon gift cards worth €50 each. One of them will be awarded by us to the user who, in our opinion, has written the best review. The second will be randomly awarded to all participants who submitted an approved review within the specified timeframe.

On the MeinMMO site, you can find user reviews a bit further down, under the bar with upcoming games:

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How do I create a user review? To write a user review, you first need to create an account with us. After logging in, you need to go to the hub page of the game for which you would like to write a review. Like here, for example, with Pokémon GO:

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There, you will have the opportunity to rate the game and write a review.

What are the conditions? To participate in the giveaway, you must write a user review for a game and submit it in our designated section. You can freely choose which of our MMOs you want to write a review for. The following conditions must be met:

  • The review must be at least 300 words long.
  • You must address the different aspects of the game in the review, such as gameplay, story, or content.
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