A streamer of Black Desert becomes the official “Kakao Games” partner and parts of the community are going wild. But what is behind it?
Long-time streamer becomes a partner. BladeBoques is a Black Desert streamer. 39,000 players follow him on Twitch to watch him play. In his streams, he shows his viewers how to generate as much in-game currency silver as possible in the complex economy of Black Desert. With his effective gaming methods, he was the first player to reach level 60 on the North American server. Since this week, he has been a member of the partner program of the “Black Desert” publisher Kakao Games, which actively promotes his streams and provides him with a direct line to the developers.
But BladeBoques is heavily discussed in the community. Fans accuse him of knowingly exploiting bugs in the game to gain unfair advantages. In a PvP-focused game like Black Desert, every little advantage is important.
Just a bug or already an exploit?
One worker too many. Since 2017, the players of Black Desert have been particularly focused on him. A video appeared showing the streamer BladeBoques allegedly exploiting a bug. In the video, he employed two workers at the same node in the game, where only one worker was allowed. Players accused him of having placed workers at specific nodes on each of the three servers before the server merger at the end of 2016. These were then “stacked” by the merger, allowing him to employ additional workers.
Kakao Games responded to the accusation and banned the streamer. BladeBoques defended himself by claiming that it was a visual bug, after which Kakao Games unbanned him.
Three days later, the publisher released a statement. They had banned 3 players and suspended 40. BladeBoques was banned again for 72 hours.
What is integrity worth?
Streamer opens forum thread. In response to the ban and also out of fear of losing his integrity, he opened a thread on July 17, 2017, in the official Black Desert forum, which now has 118 pages. There he directly addressed Kakao Games and the players and requested the publication of his server data.
In his opinion, this would have benefits for both sides:
Critics could verify the data, and if he had used exploits, they would find the evidence. He would then be permanently banned.
Or the data would prove that he is innocent. His integrity would be restored.
Players accuse him even more
Unfair advantage? But it did not stop with one accusation from the players. Before the server merger, BladeBoques allegedly purchased worker accommodations on every server. Due to the merger, these accommodations were stacked in the inventory, allowing him to exceed the maximum number of accommodations allowed by the game. As a result, he was able to hire more workers faster than other players.
He himself confirms this action in a video on his YouTube channel. In his defense, he claims that someone gave him the tip shortly before the server merger and that there was no time left to inform Kakao Games about the exploit.
BladeBoques is under attack
No factual criticism. In response to his appointment as the official partner of Kakao Games, players defaced the streamer’s profile article on the Kakao Games website. They call him an exploiter and claim that his favorite activity is “2 workers at one node”.
According to the partner guidelines of Kakao Games, fair play should be important to a partner. However, the players do not see this fair play in BladeBoques. They do not understand why Kakao Games is collaborating with the streamer. Through the partner benefits, an obvious exploiter, in their eyes, is being rewarded for his actions.
One player only says about the topic: “So is this our new low? We are now partnered with an exploiter. This company is a joke.” The thread on the subject now also has 15 pages in the official forum.
Competition is enormously important in Black Desert
Every silver counts. Anyone who wants to compete at the top in Black Desert must master the game’s economy. Even the smallest advantages through better equipment can make the difference between victory and defeat in a PvP match. That’s why many players optimize their worker empire to extract even more efficiency. BladeBoques is particularly known for mastering this.
According to the terms of service of Black Desert, the use of exploits is generally prohibited. Users may reproduce exploits, but only to better communicate them to the support team of Kakao Games.
So one can consider BladeBoques as an exploiter or as a player who pushes game mechanics to the edge of what is allowed to be among the best.
The balance in Destiny in PvP has always been a controversial topic. This has not changed with Destiny 2. Bungie has previously hammered down outstanding nails to ensure a smooth and polished experience. Now, they deliberately want some nails to stick out. Good, says our author Sven.
The eternal discussion: The often heated debate about the perfect balance of weapons and armor pieces has been ongoing since the launch of Destiny 1. Particularly strong exotic weapons like the Thorn, the SUROS Regime, or now the Graviton Lance and the Wings of Vigilance are often the focus of this controversy. They were considered, or still are by parts of the community, overpowered (OP).
Perfect balance takes its toll: The desire of many players for more balance in PvP has already cost the existence of certain pieces of gear. In the past, Bungie has repeatedly tried to maintain balance in the Crucible – usually by nerfing particularly strong outliers. Most of the time, these attempts ended with the respective gear becoming unusable and disappearing from the game, even in PvE.
A change in thinking at Bungie – nail board instead of smooth surface: With the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2, a change in thinking has occurred at Bungie. Previously, they always hammered down outstanding nails to ensure a smooth PvP gaming experience. With Warmind, they have transitioned to letting such nails deliberately stick out.
Even though many guardians are now again increasingly calling for nerfs of certain weapons or armor pieces, I believe that this new approach is exactly the right way to bring back Space Magic to a certain extent.
Perfect balance does not automatically mean fun
Perfect balance is boring: As a long-time Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, and Battlefield player, I have had to realize this personally with the release of Destiny 1. Since then, it is exactly these outstanding nails, these unevennesses and peculiarities, that I love about the Destiny series and that make the game unique for me.
The Thorn made me a PvP player
With or against OP weapons – both are fun for me: Let’s take the hand cannon Thorn in its original form before the nerf as an example. This weapon alone made me take the first steps into the bizarre-looking Destiny PvP. The Thorn also turned me into a complete PvP fanatic and is still one of my absolute favorites in the entire Destiny arsenal.
I loved this weapon and enjoyed playing it for its strength and unique mechanics – but just as much enjoyed playing against it. Because even though the weapon was undoubtedly dominant and powerful and caused a lot of chaos in the Crucible – hardly anything has given me as much joy as facing a Thorn player with my own Thorn in a direct duel or even defeating them with a seemingly inferior weapon.
That brought me more joy than any kill in the perfectly polished Counter Strike or Call of Duty. And even with the currently most powerful weapons like the Graviton Lance or the Wings of Vigilance, I feel the same way. I enjoy playing both, but even more so against them. This is my greatest personal motivation even in times of a seemingly one-sided meta.
OP Helmet: Lindwurm Crown?
Even armor can be OP: In the case of armor pieces, it is very similar. Currently, there is much discussion about the Hunter helmet Lindwurm Crown. Many fans believe the helmet is OP and other classes lack corresponding alternatives. Here too, the first calls for a nerf are being heard.
Since I first started Destiny, I have been a proud Hunter main. I currently enjoy playing the helmet myself. And I often encounter players or entire Hunter groups using the helmet in PvP. Yet, I personally find its overwhelming power neither bad nor annoying. Because in this case, it pleases me much more when the opposing Hunter twists and turns in a direct duel only to end up losing despite the helmet. Even if I often bite the dust myself.
I personally have much more joy from such triumphs than from a smoothly polished PvP, where it often doesn’t matter which weapon I play once I am familiar with it.
Polishing frenzy has destroyed a lot
Perfect balance almost cost Destiny 2 its soul: Because Destiny 2 lost a lot of its appeal and famous Space Magic due to this focus on perfect balance during its reorientation. For a long time, it was almost indifferent which weapon you played. The PvP in Destiny 2 resembled that of any generic PvP shooter. But since the change in thinking, the game is, in my view, back on the right path thanks to numerous changes and not least because of these outstanding nails.
The direction is right: Now, at least in parts, the Destiny feeling with weapons and gear is returning. And that is exactly what I have always loved about Destiny. It makes it special for me and sets it apart from the crowd. It is the special, powerful, sometimes even overpowered gear. Something that can cause chaos in the Crucible and is so sought after that everyone wants it, and everyone knows its name, its character, and sometimes even its story.
Over all the years with Destiny, I have been able to ascertain that chaos, outstanding nails, and special outliers bring me more joy in Guardian duels than any perfect balance. Therefore, I welcome Bungie’s decision not to hammer down nails like the Graviton Lance or the Lindwurm Crown in favor of a smooth board any longer.
More of this, please, Bungie: What I do wish for are even more such desirable outliers. And since the hunt for this gear represents another special incentive, it ought to be as difficult to obtain as possible in my view.
Because the overpowering Gjallarhorn has never dropped for me in Destiny 1, for example. I bought it from Xur – two weeks before it became obsolete. Yet, the hunt for it motivated me all that time and kept me playing. I have never regretted all the “wasted” time. On the contrary: afterward, I simply sought out the next rare carrot and happily went hunting again. I hope for more of that in the future of Destiny 2. For every class and every weapon type.
What do you think about Bungie now consciously adopting the nail board principle and no longer nerfing outliers into the ground? Do you think it’s good for PvP? Or does supposedly OP gear rob you of the last joy in the Crucible?
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Are you looking for good RPGs for the holidays that truly captivate you? We have picked out 5 role-playing games that must not be missing from any collection.
The Summer Sale 2018 is in full swing, enticing with a variety of offers. But which games are really worth it? We present you our recommendations in the RPG sector. After all, there’s nothing better than spending a few days diving into a distant fantasy world, right?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
What is it about? In Witcher 3, you take on the role of Geralt the Witcher. Witchers are largely seen as a necessary evil, as they take care of monsters that would otherwise terrorize citizens, but they themselves become increasingly inhuman. In search of his adopted daughter Ciri, you fight your way through the vast, open game world – which direction you want to explore and free from the dark creatures is up to you.
But it’s not just all about raw violence: The story with its cutscenes convinces and serves as a clear guiding thread from start to finish of the game. You always crave the next sequence and want to find out what the strange ritual of the witches or these suspicious soldiers is all about.
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Who is The Witcher 3 suitable for? Witcher 3 is suitable for all players who want to dive into a dark, adult, and quite brutal fantasy world – and that for more than a hundred hours. Quests, conspiracies, and exciting battles await you at every corner, drawing you deeper into the Witcher universe. Role-playing fans can make no mistakes here.
Reviews on Steam: The Witcher 3 has received phenomenal ratings from users on Steam. 97% of all reviews are positive. For the two (included in the bundle) DLCs “Hearts of Stone” and “Blood and Wine”, the ratings are even better – 98% and 99% positive reviews. So many players can’t be wrong.
What is it about? Velvet Crowe has been betrayed by the man she trusted the most. Since then, she is no longer an ordinary person but has merged with a demonic creature – and it is now hungry. Essentially, Tales of Berseria is a classic “party RPG” with a colorful group of interesting characters and an action-packed combat system. Velvet’s rather dark motivations, however, provide a fresh wind – why must “heroes” always be the good ones? An exciting, dense plot leads through a “typical” JRPG adventure with an atypically evil protagonist.
Who is Tales of Berseria suitable for? Those who enjoy classic JRPGs but don’t always want to play the role of the good, shining hero. Velvet can be evil, vengeful, and certainly not a knight in shining armor – but still sympathetic and relatable. If you liked the “Final Fantasy” series or “Grandia” and prefer a slightly darker touch, you’ll be happy here.
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Reviews on Steam: Tales of Berseria boasts a proud 94% positive reviews. The complex combat system and the interesting group members as well as the strong protagonist are particularly praised. If you enjoy JRPGs with a great story, you can’t go wrong here.
What is it about? In Stardew Valley, you have just inherited a plot of land from your ancestors. You decide to start a new life and build your own farm. But that’s not so easy – fields must be cultivated and cared for, trees planted, and pests fought off. At the same time, there is a whole village – the eponymous Stardew Valley – full of residents whose esteem you first have to earn. The game is presented in RPG-Maker pixel graphics, which beautifully complements the game.
Who is Stardew Valley suitable for? Those who used to enjoy playing Harvest Moon in the “good old days” will automatically find the fulfillment of all their dreams in Stardew Valley. But fans of classic RPG-Maker games will also be happy. Stardew Valley is largely about relaxation – real action is completely optional. Nevertheless, you can spend many hours in it.
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Reviews on Steam: 97% positive reviews on Steam are a clear indicator of a real hit. Critics emphasize that Stardew Valley is “a balm for the soul” – we can confirm that.
What is it about? In Divinity: Original Sin 2, you experience a vast fantasy world that you can explore at your leisure. You do not have to strictly follow the plot, and there is a lot to discover. You decide how you want to interact with the game world. Do you help the worries of the locals? Or do you mercilessly kill every NPC you find? The battles do not take place in real-time but are turn-based. Each character has their fixed time to act. Only with tactics and planning can battles be won, as almost everything can turn against the characters. An oil puddle on the ground can be ignited, and stones can be rolled onto enemies from above.
Who is Divinity: Original Sin 2 suitable for? Fans of tactical, classic RPGs will get their money’s worth. Those who enjoy turn-based battles and a variety of ways to solve problems will love Divinity: Original Sin 2. Thanks to the coop mode, the story can also be experienced with 3 friends, ensuring that many evenings are well filled. However, Divinity 2 does not “hold your hand” – many things you have to figure out and explore yourself.
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Reviews on Steam: 94% of all reviews for Divinity 2: Original Sin are positive. The variety of options is particularly praised, as well as the “satisfying feeling of having solved things differently than in other games” – for instance, by avoiding battles through conversation or cleverly evading them.
What is it about? In Torchlight II, you assume the role of one of four character classes and plunge into a monster-filled world from an isometric perspective. Four character classes are available, but there are many more available for download from the Steam Workshop to expand the hack ‘n slash experience. The game world is largely randomly generated, allowing each playthrough to differ from the previous one. If you like, you don’t have to go alone – Torchlight II also offers a multiplayer mode for shared adventures.
Who is Torchlight II suitable for? Those who enjoy “hack ‘n slash” games like the Diablo series and are looking for a slightly less dark setting will find happiness with Torchlight II. Whether in co-op with other players or alone, if you enjoy carving your way through hordes of monsters, collecting gear, and continuously optimizing your character while also experiencing a nice story, you can confidently go for it. At that price, you can’t really go wrong.
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Reviews on Steam: Overall, Torchlight II has 94% positive reviews, even though the game has been around for several years. The longevity is particularly praised – critics can be found with nearly 900 hours of gameplay who still rave about it.
In Fortnite there was a big leak about the comet that turned out to be true. Epic is now taking action against the man from whom the information came: with a lawsuit.
Leak turns out to be true: Fortnite is constantly producing fan theories and ideas. Most turn out to be nonsense. But one theory before Season 4 hit the mark. The user “internetadam” predicted everything that would happen in Season 4 on Reddit:
Where did he get this information? The Reddit account “internetadam”, from whom the info came, has since been deleted. The post is also gone. But Epic has a suspicion of where this information originated from, and they are probably right.
Tester has spilled the beans – Lawsuit!
Epic is suing a tester: Epic has filed a lawsuit against Thomas Hannah (via Polygon). He was a contractor, a “Quality Assurance” tester for Epic, meaning a paid tester and bug-finder, hired from the outside. Hannah had access to confidential information.
Collaboration with Reddit poster: Epic has identified this tester as the source of the leak. The tester is said to have collaborated with someone who then posted the information on Reddit. Hannah supposedly spilled the beans about three weeks after he stopped working for Epic.
Bombarded with questions
“That was a private conversation”: Hannah admits most of it. He says that someone asked him for information, but it was more of a private conversation, the outcome of which he had no control over. He was bombarded with questions and conclusions from “Internetadam” about where the comet would hit in Fortnite.
Hannah had revealed upon inquiry that the comet would not hit any location that was expected
after further inquiry, that the comet would not hit Titled Towers
thereafter, Internetadam concluded that it must be “Dusty Depot” – which Hannah confirmed
The other person carried this information to the Fortnite community without Hannah’s consent.
Hannah admits to violating the confidentiality agreement between Epic and himself. “Internetadam” is probably a certain Adam DiMarco – who bombarded Hannah with questions.
Breaking the NDA could be costly
Lawsuit: Epic’s lawsuit aims for damages. Epic claims to have suffered and continues to suffer “irreparable harm.” This cannot be repaired solely with money. It’s also about the diminished enjoyment of players due to this leak. Hannah is accused of breaking the confidentiality agreement (NDA) and revealing trade secrets.
It seems to be about preventing further leaks: Epic seems to also intend to prevent such further leaks with the lawsuit. Because “internetadam” had already rejoiced: He couldn’t wait to reveal what Epic is planning for Season 5. Here too, there is a new secret in Fortnite: it involves a rocket and a countdown. However, Hannah denies having disclosed further information about Fortnite.
Comet – clearly part of Fortnite’s success formula
Secrets are important: Epic considers the “unexpected twists” to be a central component of Fortnite. No one outside of Epic knew where the comet would hit in Season 3. The discussion around it is seen as a “key element” of Fortnite’s success and appeal.
In Final Fantasy XIV, the editor-in-chief of the fan site “The Moogle Post” has to face harsh accusations. A group of women accuses him of having sexually harassed female employees. He has shown traits of a sociopath.
What is “The Moogle Post”? It is a digital guild magazine that publishes an issue every month featuring articles. Guides are written, and it deals with housing, cosplay, and what interests Final Fantasy XIV players. There is also a website with additional articles. It’s a hobby project currently supported by fans with about $200 a month through Patreon. You can feel the love and energy that goes into it when scrolling through the issues. Here is the June issue of the Moogle Post.
Editor-in-chief resigns: A few days ago, the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Oldbear Stormborn, resigned. The new editor-in-chief distanced herself from him. This is due to serious allegations against the editor-in-chief.
Fan site was “hunting ground”, women were the bait
Group of women raises accusations: A group of women claims they have been manipulated, played against each other, and sexually harassed by Oldbear Stormborn since 2013. They refer to him as a “sexual predator.” He turned his guild on the “Adamantoise” server and “The Moogle Post” into his hunting ground, stalking and harassing young, energetic women.
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Women realize they share the same fate: According to the women’s accounts, each one suffered individually under the manipulation of the man. He apparently lured them in with the love for the MMORPG “Final Fantasy XIV” and the community. Then he made personal contact with them in chats and played his games. This involves control, emotional blackmail, and ego stroking. Only when the women connected with each other did they realize they were all suffering from the same patterns. They even claim that some of them needed therapy after their encounter with him.
Tweets and podcasts: The women are releasing snippets of conversations with Oldbear Stormborn via a Twitter account. In a series of podcasts, they share their stories. This is tough stuff. They point out that women from the “Moogle Post” or the guild have continuously left.
Fear of blackmail: According to their statements, it was a difficult step for the women to go public, as the editor-in-chief has “compromising material” on them. Such as sexually explicit images or videos. They anticipate that this material will soon be published through relevant channels. Additionally, they complain that there are still women under the man’s control. They are now trying to blackmail them.
“Harvey Weinstein of the Moogle Post”: The community reacts divided:
Some show solidarity and admire the women for having the courage to go public. They share their own experiences.
Others think that if he has nude pictures of them, there must have been consent.
A user refers to the “Harvey Weinstein of the Moogle Post.” Weinstein was a powerful Hollywood mogul who used his position of power to extort sexual favors from women who depended on his goodwill.
In Fallout 76, it is possible to destroy the bases of your enemies with nuclear missiles. However, this sounds easier than it is. Is the fear of nuclear bombs in Fallout 76 justified?
The Fear: One builds a base in Fallout 76 with great effort, and other players repeatedly destroy it with nuclear bombs. After the introduction of nukes in Fallout 76, players feared that the nuclear missiles would become the dominant and destructive force in Fallout 76. And that it would not be worth building anything if the neighbor already has their finger on the red button.
It will be difficult: However, it will not play out like that in the game.
Executing a nuclear strike is not easy
Nuclear bombs are difficult-to-use weapons. While there is the possibility to launch nuclear missiles, which also cause devastating damage, using the weapons of mass destruction is anything but easy:
You first need to find several parts of the launch code
These codes may be guarded and are not easy to obtain
You need to advance to the launch site with the code, which is also guarded
There, you need to enter the code before the missile can be launched
Individuals cannot be targets for nuclear bombs. It is not possible to launch a nuclear missile at individual players. Instead, you designate an area to be hit. Anyone in that zone will receive a warning to get to safety.
Nuclear explosions change areas. Where a nuclear missile explodes, you will subsequently find rare resources and special loot for a limited time. However, the area is also radioactive, so you need to protect yourself. Additionally, the explosion attracts particularly dangerous creatures.
In an emergency, you can always patch
You probably have to wait for the beta: It is likely necessary to wait for the beta to see how exactly nuclear missiles will be used on the servers. If they are really so powerful that it is not enjoyable for “builders” to set up their bases because they are defenseless against the attacks, Bethesda will certainly intervene and adjust things.
Fallout 76 will be released on November 14 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Before that, a beta will take place.
Fortnite is a battle royale game where only one can survive in the end. Nevertheless, players regularly try to win without using weapons.
The game principle of battle royale: In games like Fortnite and PUBG, the goal is usually to be the last one (or last team) standing. This inherently excludes the possibility of surviving as a pacifist. At the latest, you have to kill the last opponent somehow.
Winning Fortnite as a pacifist: Unless you maneuver so skillfully and are lucky enough that all opponents die through accidents or the death zone before you get caught. Therefore, the “no weapons” challenge remains popular among YouTubers who want to showcase their ultimate skill.
The last big challenge
Even seasoned Fortnite professionals regularly fail at the “no weapons” challenge. However, they usually end up among the last players, which is already a significant achievement.
Ali-A
The controversial YouTuber Ali-A managed to stay alive until the end. He hid in a fortress and hoped that his opponent would die outside. But the opponent shot down his fortress, and Ali-A fell to his death.
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This YouTuber also made it to the last two players in a round. His rule was: “No weapons except for the pickaxe.” With that, he aimed to take out the last opponent. Unfortunately, the opponent had a gun and blew him away.
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Together with the previously mentioned Lachlan, this YouTuber made it. However, the two used grenades and bombs as well as traps. So everything, just no firearms. With that, they actually achieved a victory. The last opponent perished in a trap.
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The best performance was achieved by YouTuber Muselk with his buddy. He hid at the end under the fortress, which confused his opponents quite a bit. In the end, the storm came over the map, and Muselk threw some impulse grenades to keep his opponents from shooting at him.
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The grenades do not cause damage; they only throw opponents around. The enemies actually died before Muselk in the storm, and in the end, he could claim the pacifist victory. But it didn’t go completely without the use of weapons.
The World Cup national player of Senegal, Kalidou Koulibaly, is somewhat oversized in the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 18. EA made an error in his creation by eight centimeters.
Many football players wish they were taller than they actually are. There have already been a few cases where transfers involved some exaggeration regarding height.
Koulibaly has even managed to add a few centimeters in FIFA 18: he is listed as 1.95 meters in FUT instead of 1.87 meters.
A picture of Vieira and Koulibaly causes confusion. A shared image of the French icon and the Senegalese defender sparked discussions last month on reddit. Because Patrick Vieira is 1.93 meters tall and towers over Koulibaly by a few centimeters in the picture. However, in Ultimate Team, Koulibaly is listed as two centimeters taller than Vieira on his card.
Source: Reddit
Comparison with Salif Sane during the World Cup anthem confirms miscalculation. During Senegal’s first World Cup match against Poland, Koulibaly stood next to his partner in defense: Salif Sane from Hannover 96. The Bundesliga IV is 1.96 tall, so only one centimeter taller than Koulibaly in FUT. However, during the anthem, even the last person would recognize: Kalidou Koulibaly is definitely not 1.95 meters tall.
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EA is not to blame, has Koulibaly lied about his height?
Height of 1.95 reported almost everywhere. EA has little blame for this mishap. When searching for the height of the Senegalese, the wrong, larger value was often found. One possible explanation could be that Koulibaly exaggerated his height by a few centimeters a few years ago. In the meantime, several sites have recorded the correct height of 1.87 meters again.
EA had the correct height in 2013. It becomes even stranger because Koulibaly was initially listed as 1.86 in FIFA 13. In February, according to sofifa the change to 1.95 meters occurred. It seems that this error only came to light over four years later when he attracted attention at Napoli.
The error has been corrected, but not in FUT
Error noticed, but not adjusted everywhere. The notable height difference has not gone unnoticed by EA. His height was adjusted in October in FIFA 18 overall and on his World Cup card. Only in the Ultimate Team mode is Koulibaly still a real giant in defense. EA may want to prevent a sudden drop in the market price of his card. After all, eight centimeters make a big difference in header duels.
Correct height in FIFA 19? In September, Koulibaly should receive a “height downgrade” again in Ultimate Team. In the database, he is back at 1.87 meters, and there is no reason to continue using the incorrect height in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team.
Due to a gap in the system, a player in Final Fantasy XIV is trapped in their own guild and the Game Masters can do nothing about it.
Everyone knows it: now and then, everyone takes a break and doesn’t log into their MMO for a while. This was the case with Reddit user johnmark1982, who experienced an unpleasant surprise after logging back into FFXIV.
He is trapped in his own Free Company, the guild, and cannot leave it.
The new guild leader is to blame
But how did this happen? When johnmark1982 returned to the game after a long break, he found that there was only one other person left in the Free Company besides himself: the new leader.
Accordingly, he decided to leave the dead FC to find a new one, but this turned out to be impossible. He cannot leave the Free Company. What happened was as follows:
Due to inactivity, the player automatically lost the rights of the guild leader, which were passed on by the system to another player.
The new leader kicked all other players out of the Free Company and johnmark1982 lost all rights.
This prevents johnmark1982 from entering the guild house where he owns a room.
To leave the company, this room must be removed by the owner.
With the help of this gap in the system, the new leader is now keeping the poor player trapped. The guild leader merely logs in every few days to retain the leader rights and the guild house and shows no interest in changing the situation.
The Game Masters are helpless
Logically, johnmark1982 contacted the Game Masters of Final Fantasy XIV, who were supposed to help him out of this situation, but they too could do nothing.
During johnmark1982’s absence, the new guild leader acquired a new house through the moving feature:
To use their rooms, players must have entered the room at least once after moving house.
Due to the removal of all rights, johnmark1982 cannot enter the new house and thus his room.
This led to johnmark1982’s room in the new house not having “materialized” yet, meaning it has not been instantiated and cannot be found by the Game Masters on the server.
As harassment of other players, the behavior of the new leader cannot be seen according to the GMs, since he adheres to all the rules of Final Fantasy XIV.
Final Fantasy XIV has not only nasty players but also nasty bosses:
The big Steam Summer Sale 2018 has started. And there is also a lot for online gamers and MMO fans. Find out here which 7 online games and MMOs are particularly worth it.
How long do the offers last? The Steam Summer Sale runs until July 5, 2018.
What criteria were used to select the best MMOs? In our selection, we focused on both the Steam reviews and the general interest in the games on our site. Therefore, titles with mixed Steam reviews are also included in the list.
Albion Online
What is it about? In Albion Online, you dive into a large sandbox fantasy world. There you can basically do whatever you want. There is no fixed game goal, so you can be a craftsman, monster hunter, or PvP butcher.
What is special about it? Albion Online is a sandbox game. Little is predetermined, the dynamics come from the players. They are free in their actions and goals. PvP fights against other players are especially prominent. In this, you can also conquer areas of the game world.
The class selection is dynamic: you are what you wear. Your class depends on what equipment you have.
Who is it suitable for? Sandbox fans who like to follow their own path in MMORPGs will surely enjoy Albion Online. The economy is in the hands of players, wars are waged among players, and in housing, you can unleash your creativity. And those who love grinding for good resources and items also have plenty to do.
Steam Reviews: On Steam, Albion Online is rated “Mostly Positive”. Fans particularly praise the sandbox gameplay and the fun of farming and crafting.
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What is it about? In Black Desert Online, you play an adventurer in a colorful and beautiful fantasy world. You are guided through a story by a mysterious spirit, but you can also freely express yourself and do whatever you want.
What is special about it? Black Desert Online is a sandbox MMORPG. This means you can move freely in the world. In addition to hunting monsters, there is plenty of PvP. Even wars between guilds are possible.
Black Desert Online also excels with an excellent action combat system that allows for numerous combos. The classes are well thought out and each has its own play style.
The graphics and especially the detailed character editor are among the best in the genre!
Who is it suitable for? Black Desert is a game that pleases sandbox lovers. If you like, you can specialize in the production of goods and become a trade mogul. Others unleash in PvP or hunt powerful world bosses in a team.
Steam Reviews: On Steam, Black Desert Online is rated as “Balanced”. The graphics, editor, and action combat system are praised. On the other hand, critics find the entry difficult and complain about the cash shop.
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What is it about? Terrorists have poisoned banknotes with viruses, causing a national catastrophe. Therefore, New York is largely depopulated, and many survivors are threatened by various rogues. To end the chaos, your agents are activated. As part of the mysterious “Division”, you must restore order through missions.
What is special about it?The Division thrives on the fact that you repeatedly attempt to face exciting challenges and collect ever better loot. With this, you can then hunt even better. In addition, there is an exciting story to experience in the universe of Tom Clancy.
Who is it suitable for? Fans of realistic, dark scenarios will be satisfied with the campaign. The Division is also great for players who enjoy grinding for new items. Additionally, the game focuses on teamwork and tactical approaches. Each agent has unique skills and abilities that must be optimally utilized in missions.
Steam Reviews: The Division is rated as “Balanced”. Fans find the atmosphere great and praise the hunt for more loot. On the other hand, some players criticize the uninspired enemies and missions, as well as the game’s stability.
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What is it about? In ESO, you are first in an MMO in Tamriel, the world of Skyrim. As a hero, you fight evil Daedra demons, save gods, and encounter all sorts of bizarre adventures along the way.
What is special about it? ESO plays less like an MMORPG and more like a single-player game that you can share with others at any time. As is typical in an Elder Scrolls game, your hero scales with the world. So you are basically ready for every challenge.
Furthermore, the world changes with your personal progress. So, if you have saved a village from bandits, you will still see traces of the fight later and experience the gratitude of the inhabitants.
Who is it suitable for? ESO is ideal for anyone who liked Skyrim but also wants a bit of MMO feeling. If you enjoy exploring the world of Tamriel and are also into dungeons, PvP, and raids, you can’t go wrong with ESO.
Steam Reviews: On Steam, ESO is rated “Mostly Positive”. This is due to the vibrant world, exciting stories, and the Elder Scrolls atmosphere. However, recently there have been login problems, which has upset many players.
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What is it about? In Portal Knights, the world has been broken into its individual parts. As a Portal Knight, it is your task to restore order to the chaos. Thus, the game creates a nice story basis for a wacky action sandbox MMO!
What is special about it? Portal Knights is a large 3D sandbox. The gameplay, with its many blocks and interaction possibilities, is reminiscent of Minecraft but is less focused on building. Instead, you have more freedom of movement as you jump from world to world through portals. Additionally, fights and action play a significant role.
Who is it suitable for? Portal Knights is incredibly popular on Steam and is aimed mainly at fans of block, sandbox gameplay, and Minecraft. If you enjoy fun adventures and want to collect and build various things, you can confidently grab this game.
Steam Reviews: Portal Knights has a rating of “Mostly Positive” on Steam. The fun coop action, fast-paced gameplay, and child-friendly presentation are praised.
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What is it about? Gorgon is a classic fantasy MMORPG akin to Asheron’s Call. The project leader of Gorgon even worked on Asheron’s Call. The game emphasizes exploring the world and discovering everything for yourself.
What is special about it? Project Gorgon offers you a large world to explore. The game shows you very little, and you have to figure it out yourself. Moreover, there are no classes; everyone can learn everything. Other activities include taming animals and trading.
Who is it suitable for? Project: Gorgon is especially suitable for fans of old-school MMORPGs who don’t care about modern graphics and a linear quest line. Instead, you get a free skills system and a world to explore!
Steam Reviews: Project Gorgon is rated “Very Positive” on Steam. Those who love the game particularly appreciate the old-school element and feel reminded of classic titles like Everquest and Co.
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What is it about? You start as a space pilot in our galaxy in the future and experience all sorts of adventures. You fly around in your spaceship, trade, explore the universe, battle aliens, or raid other players.
What is special about it?Elite: Dangerous is a massive space sandbox that can also be played like a space shooter. You can do what you want and express yourself freely. There are also many ships and upgrade options. Additionally, you will encounter aliens who are causing chaos in the galaxy.
The community in Elite is particularly active and writes its own stories. There is a type of player-operated space breakdown service as a roadside assistance or self-proclaimed alien researchers.
Who is it suitable for? If you enjoy flying around in spaceships and want to move freely in our galaxy, then Elite: Dangerous is your game. Team players and those who want to be part of a large community will also find their place.
Steam Reviews: On Steam, reviews are “Balanced”. Fans enjoy the open space and the freedom of the sandbox. Others, however, criticize that you can’t experience anything exciting, receive hardly any explanations, and that the controls feel vague.
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Fortnite will release a special bundle in July 2018. It includes a PS4 Slim and Fortnite goodies. Among them is the new, highly coveted skin Bomber Royale, which will only be available in this package.
The Royale Bomber is finally revealed! A new skin was leaked in Fortnite some time ago in May. It is the Fortnite outfit “Royale Bomber.” This outfit features a kind of Air Force pilot with a beret, sunglasses, and a blue flight jacket.
Many players want the skin and have been eagerly waiting for the shop offer that brings the Royale Bomber into the game. However, they might have to wait forever, as the skin will not be available in the shop regularly.
Fortnite Bundle with Bomber Royale for PlayStation 4 Slim
Facebook provides answers: After players waited a long time for information about the Royale Bomber, Sony’s Italian Facebook page finally provided concrete information. The coveted outfit is said to be part of a large Fortnite bundle for the PlayStation 4.
What’s in the package? The package includes Fortnite, a PlayStation 4 Slim, 500 V-Bucks (approx. 5 Euro), and the outfit “Royale Bomber.”
What is the price of the bundle? There is currently no information available about the price of the package.
When will the offer be available? According to Sony’s Facebook page, the Fortnite bundle is set to be released on July 16, 2018.
Of all things, the PlayStation 4!
According to Epic, the outfit of the Royale Bomber will only be included in this PS4 Slim bundle. So anyone who wants it will inevitably need to buy such a bundle along with the console. There is no other option for now. Additionally, the offer will only be available in Europe.
Royale-Bomber
The PS4 for Fortnite: The decision to include the long-awaited Royale Bomber in a PlayStation bundle is not well received. To buy a console just for a skin? Even hardcore fans think it’s not a good idea.
Moreover, Sony’s console offers the least crossplay possibilities in Fortnite.
You can only play with PC or mobile. Joint rounds with Xbox players are off-limits. And anyone who has registered their account on the PS4 will never be able to use that account again on the Nintendo Switch.
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Therefore, many players are upset and hope that Epic will eventually offer the Royale Bomber in the shop regularly. So far, however, nothing has been known from Epic regarding that.
A colorful sight on the WoW server Feathermoon attracted attention. Almost 900 colorful trolls ran and donated for a good cause.
World of Warcraft has been used for good causes in the past. After the “Running of the Gnomes” gained popularity against breast cancer, it even became a fixed event in the ingame calendar. On June 9, a similar event took place, this time on the Horde side: The Running of the Trolls.
What is the Running of the Trolls about? The most colorful trolls start at level 1 in the troll starting area, the Echo Islands, and run from there as a large group to Orgrimmar. Then, they continue with the Zeppelin to Tirisfal, from where they pilgrimage through the Western and then the Eastern Plaguelands. They go through the Ghostlands and the Immersang Forest until they finally arrive in Silvermoon. Donations are collected for a good cause along the way. In total, nearly 860 trolls participated in 2018.
What is the purpose of the donations? The proceeds from the run, which amount to $4,195 this year, will be donated to “The Trevor Project”.
This is an organization dedicated to suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, meaning young gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals. The suicide rate among these youths is high, due to the lack of societal acceptance in many places around the world. “The Trevor Project” offers crisis and suicide counseling to these young people.
Like the Running of the Gnomes – only for the Horde … and more for men
Men wanted their own project. Organizer Dravvie also shares that not everything about this is positive. She initiated the project because players on the Horde side wanted something similar. However, others felt excluded from the “Running of the Gnomes” (the event supporting breast cancer research) because they are not women.
As Dravvie recounts:
“The other, somewhat frustrating feedback I received was that people wanted an event specifically for men. They forget that breast cancer affects everyone, regardless of their gender. But I did my best to accommodate these wishes.”
Thus, there are currently two major annual events in World of Warcraft that collect donations.
What do you think of this initiative? A cool action that draws attention to important issues and also raises money for good causes? Or does such a thing not belong in a game?
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To ensure better stability and optimal player numbers, the MMORPG Bless aims to merge the official servers. By the end of July, there should only be 2 servers per region.
Many servers, but too few players: At the start of the online role-playing game Bless in the West, the servers were completely overloaded. Neowiz responded with a higher number of servers to better handle the load. However, this is now causing problems, as Bless has also felt the natural, often occurring consolidation after an MMO launch. Decreasing player numbers are the result, and those who are still left are spread across too many servers and cannot play together. Accordingly, the calls for server merges have become louder. Neowiz intends to fulfill this request soon.
Server merge coming in July, expected to bring better stability
From 15 down to 4: Another important step for more stability and a good number of players will come at the end of July 2018. The developers plan to merge the servers significantly!
After the merge, there should only be two realms in North America and two servers in Europe. Currently, 15 realms are online, so it will be a large merge that reduces the number of realms by more than two-thirds: from 15 to 4.
Launch phase over, more time for current problems: Meanwhile, the developers at Neowiz have also solved a significant stability issue and are planning further measures for more stable servers. Now that the major rush at launch is over, they have the time and resources to focus on the continuous stability of the game.
Server merge important for stable PvP player numbers
Currently not enough players for PvP: After the server merge, they also plan to finally bring the long-awaited 70vs70 PvP mass battle mode Siege of Castra into the game. This feature was missing in the launch version of Bless in the West. However, according to many players, the servers are currently too sparsely populated to fill these massive PvP battles adequately. The server merge is expected to remedy this. Currently, the player numbers are approximately 7000 players online at the same time according to Steamcharts. At launch, there were over 34000 during peak times.
What is known about the merge?
Help! What will happen to my character? How your servers will be affected and what this means for your characters, your items, and your progress will be explained by Neowiz in due time. They want to give players enough time to prepare for the merge.
These realms will remain: So far, it is only known that the US realms Kairos and Hilan, as well as the EU servers Bacillas and Iriaphos, will remain.
With “Shard of Faith”, the first DLC of the MMORPGDark and Light will be released this summer – the game is described as “ARK Survival Evolved” but with dragons.
After several updates, the MMORPG Dark and Light will soon receive a major DLC.
The first DLC is coming
New adventures for the heroes. The developers have not revealed much about the content yet, but players can expect new challenges. The DLC includes, among other things:
A new story revolving around a mysterious faith community seeking to perform ancient, secret rituals to bring the world out of balance
A new map
New creatures
Additional spells
Many items
Price? The DLC will be free if you own Dark and Light.
A release date has not yet been set. The developers have stated that the DLC will be released in summer, but a specific date has not yet been confirmed. It is possible to purchase the DLC as a standalone product.
Shard of Faith or The Dark Plane? Currently, two names are circulating for the DLC. One is “Shard of Faith”, the other is “The Dark Plane”. It is unclear which title is correct at the moment.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) still has only one map. However, some fans have programmed a bot that has created a new map using alliterative place names.
Botnik Studios in Action: Botnik Studios is a group of creative users who generate content with the help of bots. Some of the bot specialists have now started creating a new Fortnite map. The result is extremely funny and accurate.
The Structure of Fortnite Place Names
Alliterations are a must! Those who know Fortnite have certainly noticed the funny place names. But what do places like Snoby Shores, Tilted Towers, or Moisty Mire have in common? They are all alliterations.
This literary device, also known as alliteration, refers to consecutive words that share the same initial letter. So something like Anarchy Acres or Risky Reels.
Bot Creates New Fortnite Map
The people from Botnik wanted to build a new map based on alliterations: For this, Botnik author Stephen Barlow used a specially created “Alliteration Algorithm”. This promptly generated a series of alliterative place names.
The names were then used by Botnik co-director Michael Fredricksen to develop a typical Fortnite map. The result is impressive!
Delightfully Silly Place Names Like Fortnite
The names of the places are wonderfully quirky and fit perfectly with Fortnite. Here are some of the highlights:
Nonstop Necropolis: This place sounds like a spot where people are constantly taken out.
Sexual Sands: These sand dunes are really sexy!
Confidential Cornfield: What happens in the cornfield stays in the cornfield
Planned Pizzeria: Well, it was planned, but the construction probably never happened
Condemned Carwash: Only bad villains come here to wash their cars.
Mediocre Museum: A really mediocre place!
Standard Swamp: No different from the typical swamp that exists somewhere in every game!
These Tubes and Those Tubes: Which ones are better? These or those tubes?
Outstanding Orphanage: A truly exceptional orphanage!
In Pokémon GO, some Alolan forms now appear as raid bosses. In addition, there is a new form in the wild.
Everyone wants Alolan forms: Recently, Alolan forms have been introduced in Pokémon GO. It all started with Alolan Exeggutor in the wild, and now they are also hatching from special eggs.
What’s new? The Alolan Pokémon also come as raid bosses now. Additionally, Alolan Rattata can now be found in the wild alongside Exeggutor.
Alolan Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO?
Announcement via in-game message: With a message in Pokémon GO, the developers explained that Alolan forms will also be available in raids. In addition to spawns in the wild and from 7 KM eggs, these special monsters will be raid opponents.
Not yet activated: The announcement was made on Saturday morning. The community expects that the raid bosses will be activated at the usual time, around 10 PM. As of now, the opponents are still not found in the gyms.
Which Alolan forms will be raid bosses? In the announcement, Niantic did not explain which forms will appear as raid bosses. It is only clear that they are Alolan forms of Pokémon that were originally found in the Kanto region. These Alolan forms were found in the latest update 0.107.1.
Alolan Rattata in the wild, along with Exeggutor
Exeggutor is back in the wild: Trainers noticed on Friday that the Alolan form of Exeggutor is back in the wild. This was the start of Alolan forms in Pokémon GO and can now appear near you again.
Additionally, Rattata arrives: Since Saturday, June 23, the Alolan form of Rattata can also be found in the wild. In the game, the form looks like this: Have you already collected gifts diligently? These are the contents of the gift boxes in Pokémon GO – These Alolan forms can hatch from the 7KM eggs.
In our Pokémon GO group on Facebook, we have created a photo album for the friends feature. There, you can enter your trainer code according to your postal code and find friends nearby.
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Fortnite is once again focusing on “Save the World”, the child from the first marriage. These changes are planned for the coming weeks and months. Epic shows a roadmap. In it, they address the three major issues of the PvE mode.
Fortnite Save the World, the little brother in the shadow: When it is said, that 125 million play Fortnite, it sounds like a huge game. But these Fortnite players typically only know the trendy younger brother, the free “Battle Royale”. The real Fortnite, however, is “Save the World”, the PvE mode.
It is like the neglected child from the first marriage, which is still loved, but perhaps a bit overlooked. The PvE mode started a year ago and is still paid. “Save the World” stands in the shadow of its more successful younger brother. But: Epic is working on it.
The major issues of Fortnite “Save the World”
Fortnite “Save the World” – what has changed in a year: Fortnite is in a strange situation. A year ago it was released in Early Access for PC, PS4 and Xbox One and was already amazingly polished and playable.
But: The campaign simply ends after the 3rd area. Nothing has changed about that in a year. Instead, primarily
Also, new features like a perk system arrived in Fortnite: Save the World
new modes like the survival mode
seasonal events
and balance changes
Quality-of-Life improvements
So work has already been done on “Save the World”. Overall, many PvE players are upset that so little has changed regarding the fundamental problems of Fortnite.
Major issues: There are 3 major issues with Fortnite:
The progression system – How do players advance?
The unfinished campaign – There’s no more story from zone 3 on
And the lack of variety: Everything repeats too much – there could be more enemy types and mission types
Fortnite now wants to work on these 3 fronts. They have presented the roadmap for the next few weeks, until about the end of July.
What Fortnite is doing for the campaign
Bru-Tal will be completed, at least act 1 of the story is coming: Currently, only the first 2 areas of Fortnite are blessed with a campaign. Starting from zone 3 “Bru-Tal”, there are further quests, but no more story. That is supposed to change soon. At least the first act of the story is coming.
When is it coming? Bru-Tal will receive act 1 shortly after V.5.0. 5.0 is likely to come with the start of season 5 in Fortnite PvP – that’s still about 3 weeks away. We can expect the 1st act of Bru-Tal by the end of July.
Buy the hero you want
Get heroes and schematics directly: It should also be possible to buy the heroes and schematics players want directly with manuals and flux. This function is expected to come next week. This will allow players to earn “heroes and schematics” more specifically – they are no longer reliant on loot llamas and chance, as long as they have enough resources.
Fish out items from the collection box: It will also be possible to buy back items from the collection that one has placed in. This will cost 20 V-Bucks. However, you will also lose the collection XP. The collection is a kind of gigantic box in which players can place items and figures and receive rewards for it.
When is it coming?Already with 4.5 – that should be the patch next week Tuesday or the week after, if they cheat again.
New nasty ones on the way
New enemy types planned: Two new husks will come to Save the World:
A stronger version of the shield bearer, who shields other husks
When is it coming? They haven’t said anything about that yet. Just “soon.”
More action, less survival
Horde mode is coming: After being probably unsatisfied with endless waves in the survival mode, the “Horde Challenge” is now coming. Players will land on a map with finished bases and the action starts immediately. There is a time pressure. The mode is supposed to be shorter than previous waves. The number and enemy count of the waves has been reduced and mini-bosses are being introduced. There are also supposed to be better rewards.
When is it coming? With 5.0 – that should be around July 10.
And when will everything be finished and free?
Save the World for free? There is no word about when “Save the World” will be free in the new post. It is actually planned for 2018. But that could still take a few months if they are just now beginning to supply Bru-Tal with a story. “Fortnite: Save the World” was initially supposed to become free only after leaving Early Access. That could still take a while.
Birthday party planned: Epic wants to celebrate the 1st birthday of Fortnite and invites players to a party. They promise an anniversary llama and nostalgic content.
On July 3, the content patch 4.35 brings new content for players of Final Fantasy XIV. This includes the endless dungeon “Sky Pillar” and new adventures of the beloved detective Hildibrand Manderville.
After the turbulent hardcore patch 4.31 that had players face the fatal battle against Ultima in early June, a calmer content patch 4.35 is now on the way.
Level assistance for DD players
The new “Deep Vault” leads into the heavens: The Sky Pillar is the second rogue dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV, consisting of 100 randomly generated floors. It aims to provide an alternative for leveling jobs from 60 to 70.
DD players, who usually have to deal with long wait times for dungeons while leveling, will no longer have to wait thanks to Sky Pillar. The classic group composition of 1 tank, 1 healer, and 2 DD is not needed in this special dungeon.
The dungeon also offers the opportunity to obtain new weapons and cosmetic items. You can find all info about Sky Pillar here:
On the PTR, the pre-event for WoW: Battle for Azeroth is active. Fans are speculating about a date for the pre-patch.
In less than two months, it will finally be here, as the latest expansion of World of Warcraft is released. But even before Battle for Azeroth launches, the pre-patch will be released first. Update 8.0 already brings major changes to the game systems, along with the pre-event. It is currently active on the PTR and suggests a date: July 18.
What is the pre-event for Battle for Azeroth? The pre-event is called “War of the Thorns” and deals with the battle for Teldrassil. The Horde advances from the Barrens, moves through Ashenvale and Darkshore, ultimately resulting in the destruction of Teldrassil. The event is portrayed from both sides, so Alliance players experience the story differently than Horde players – as attackers and defenders.
WoW: Pre-event “War of Thorns” might start on July 18
How is this date determined? The “War of the Thorns” event runs on the PTR for exactly four weeks. If you calculate this duration up to the release of Battle for Azeroth on August 14, it results in July 17 – or July 18 here in Europe. After all, the weekly maintenance and thus the patches occur a few hours later for us than in America.
It is still uncertain whether the battle for Undercity, which follows in response, will also be playable in the pre-event. It is possible that the battle will be unlocked shortly before the launch of Battle for Azeroth (or simultaneously).
If this date is accurate, then you have just over three weeks left to complete everything you want to achieve in Legion. You can find a few good incentives here:
As Epic announced in a blog post, Fortnite: Battle Royale is set to change in the coming weeks: More play styles should lead to success than just building, shotguns, and rocket launchers. But how do they plan to do that? One thing is clear to our author Robert: Epic must perform a balancing act that may not please everyone.
This is what the typical endgame in Fortnite: Battle Royale currently looks like: The last players have taken refuge in self-built fortresses. A war of attrition begins, usually revolving around destroying enemy fortresses using rocket launchers.
Once the fortress is destroyed, the kangaroo act follows – a shotgun fight consisting of many jumps. After that, a new fortress is built – and the last player is safely eliminated, who is hiding in a bush.
Has a hard time – The Bush
Although victories as a bush camper are still possible, they are far less common than in the early days of the game. The endgame is dominated by
Shotguns,
rocket launchers, and
the reckless building of cover and fortifications.
Initial changes did not have the desired effect: Epic has already made adjustments to the three dominating tools. That these changes have had the desired effect is highlighted in the blog post. Because it announces more profound changes in the coming weeks.
But how will Epic reshape the game to create more promising play styles in the endgame? We will look at four theories!
Theory 1: The building mode will be further restricted
Admittedly, this would be a significant change. Fortnite: Battle Royale stands out not only with its comic graphics and fun skins. The building mode is THE argument for or against Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Less resources mean less building? It’s assumed that Epic will continue to make resource gathering more challenging. Found resource bundles could yield fewer units, and harvesting resources might result in lower returns.
A mode without building? That Epic will abolish the building mode is considered unlikely. However, the developer has a powerful tool at its disposal that allows for various game modes: Limited-time modes. One feasible path could be the permanent introduction of a game mode that completely dispenses with building.
Theory 2: The weapon meta will be completely thrown out
Currently, three weapon categories dominate in Fortnite: Battle Royale:
Assault rifles
Shotguns
Rocket launchers
Previous meta adjustments fizzled out: Epic has made great efforts in the past to bring fresh wind into the game through new weapon types – unsuccessfully. Many weapons are mere gimmicks that can only be effectively used in specific situations.
One must be clear: Except for an assault rifle, a shotgun, and a (rarer) rocket launcher, nothing is needed in combat. All combat situations and ranges are covered with this gear.
This phalanx could be broken with the following measure: Tailor weapons to their niche! This could achieve the use of more than just 3 weapon types, as other guns could also be used for special cases.
What speaks against it: Sounds easier than it is. In theory, the weapons are already separated by starting situation, but they only differ slightly from each other.
No one uses a submachine gun in close combat when shotguns can potentially be deadly with a single hit. No one resorts to an assault rifle with a scope when normal assault rifles can accomplish the task much more reliably.
If weapons are separated even more strictly by area of use, it would encourage the player to think carefully about which equipment to take – tailored to their individual play style.
Theory 3: Adjustments to movement speed, health, shields
Are we too fast in Fortnite: Battle Royale? An uncomfortable question, but one that is warranted. How else can one explain that the shotgun is the best weapon? After all, it requires the least distance to the opponent.
If we were slower, the shotgun would immediately lose its significance. Opponents would have more time to take aim at incoming enemies. Specifically, aggressive players would have to adjust here.
Would more health points help? However, the dominance of the shotgun would also suffer if players’ health points or shields were increased. If the base damage of weapons is not changed, this adjustment would create more room for maneuver – on both sides.
These changes would naturally also raise critical questions: Does Fortnite lose its appeal, especially when watched? Do the battles become too long and thus boring? Valid questions that Epic will surely also consider.
Theory 4: The matchmaking will be changed
Currently, all players are thrown into one pot: Whether pro or complete newbie – anyone can end up in a lobby. It goes without saying that the newbie will likely have little chance of winning the game.
Fortnite: Battle Royale has been playable for about nine months, and most players have advanced and become better. Thus, starting as a complete newbie has become increasingly difficult.
Through skill-based matchmaking, Epic could divide the player base – thus ensuring fair conditions. Beginners could practice among their peers and compete with better players upon successes.
However, skill-based matchmaking also has disadvantages: Specifically, better players will have to stretch themselves in every round to achieve an epic victory.
Changing the balance in Fortnite will be a tightrope act
Whatever Epic does, parts of the player base will not be pleased. Epic has a tightrope act ahead, one that must promote dynamic gameplay while still being easily accessible.
Players who join new and become frustrated after a few rounds have a negative impact on the overall numbers. Epic has faced a similar balancing act before: Paragon. The outcome is known. Paragon was able to gain more players in the short term, but alienated the veterans and was ultimately discontinued.
