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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
The next Faction Rally is coming up in Destiny 2 again. In the second group fight of Season 3, the factions are once again enticing with armor ornaments and exotic masterwork catalysts. We have all the information about the date, start time, loot, and changes of the event.
Next week it’s time again. With the weekly reset on June 26, the factions will enter the Tower and proudly spread their banners. Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, and the Future War Cult call the Guardians to arms to push their own interests.
Players will then have a week to stand up for their faction and continue to rank up or try their luck with another group. The hunt for event-specific armor ornaments and exotic masterwork catalysts thus starts anew.
The first faction event after the return of group fights was won by Dead Orbit. Will New Monarchy be able to knock him off the winner’s podium this time?
2. Faction Rally of Season 3 – Date, Start Time, Loot, and Changes
When does the next group fight start?
Start: Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 7:00 PM
End: Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 7:00 PM
The changes you need to be aware of since the start of Season 3
Your faction choice is now more important: Bungie has given the oath of allegiance to a faction a more significant role. Swearing allegiance to a group is now a meaningful decision.
During the Faction Rally, you can only pledge allegiance to one faction – per account! So the decision should be well considered.
There is a new reputation progress system. Progress with each group will be maintained throughout the events of Season 3 – even if you switch factions.
Each faction entices its followers with unique rewards, such as exotic armor ornaments or masterwork catalysts for specific exotic weapons.
A total of three group fights will take place during Season 3.
Faction vendors and loot have changed: Seasonal vendor progress has been introduced with the corresponding faction representatives – just like with the Iron Banner or the Vanguard. The following points should be noted:
Each faction now has ranks that can be advanced using group-specific tokens.
Rank advancements will still grant rewards in the form of legendary armor and weapons – even after reaching rank 30.
Dead Orbit offers its most loyal followers at level 50 the Graviton Lance catalyst and an ornament for the Warlock helmet “Eye of Another World”.
The New Monarchy can accordingly present the workhorse catalyst and an ornament for the Titan chest piece “Mark of Alpha Lupi”.
The Future War Cult tempts with the Sunshot catalyst as well as an ornament for the Hunter helmet “Weakhead Radar”, provided one reaches rank 50.
A detailed listing of all faction rewards and corresponding ranks can be found here:
Attention: Bungie announced before the first group fight of Season 3 that the victorious faction will continue to provide a victory reward after the end of the respective rally. These rewards should then be added to the loot pool of the rank-up rewards for the following group fight event.
Bungie has now corrected the statement. During this season, the groups will also offer the previous winning weapons as rewards for the two remaining events.
Until the end of Season 3, you still have the chance to get:
There is also a new mechanic: The group fights are intended to provide a unique gameplay experience starting from Season 3 and not just represent another insignificant rewards source. That’s why a new mechanic – the “Renown” system – has been introduced. Everything you need to know about it is summarized in a separate article for you:
The third Closed Beta of the Korean action MMORPG Lost Ark has ended. Gameplay videos show Western players what they have missed due to regional restrictions.
During the last Closed Beta test, two new classes, various features, and new raids were implemented in the game. In one of these raids, players must face the golden scorpion Nakrasena. The battle is divided into several phases, with Nakrasena becoming increasingly aggressive towards the end. The classes used in the video are Devil Hunter, Force Master, and two Hawkeyes.
There are still no concrete details about a release of Lost Ark in the West. However, the head of Lost Ark is keeping an eye on the global market:
Take a look at the vendors’ new items to prepare for the global event. Their offerings change every week from Friday night to Saturday. Here are our recommendations.
Recommended weapons as of June 23rd.
W 34th St: MG5 with Accurate, Uncomplicated, and Nimble. Good LMG with talents suitable for PvP fights. Comes with a high gear score and the talents Accurate, Uncomplicated, and Nimble. Replace Nimble with talents like Competent or Receptive.
DZ, Park Ave: M4 Light Version with Determined, Capable and Destructive. Good weapon for electronic builds, provided you can unlock Determined. Rolls Receptive or Malevolent for Capable.
The mods after the vendor reset
Dark Zone Vendors:
E 31st St: Stamina Mod (267) with Crit Chance
W 53rd St: Electronics Mod (260) with Crit Chance
E 61st St: Extended Magazine (121%) with Crit Damage and Fire Rate
PvE Zone Vendors:
Dz Vendor, Terminal: Firearms Mod (259) with Skill Haste
The Ward: Purple Firearms Mod (195) with Damage to Elite (3%)
Wolves Den: VX-1 Scope (12x) with Headshot Damage, Crit Chance, and Precision
The offers from the special blueprint vendors
The vendor in the terminal brings blueprints of these items:
Fallout 76 will take place in West Virginia, but there is still no official map of the game area. However, that did not stop fans from creating their own map based on clues.
How did fans build the map? The E3 trailer and the NoClip documentary from Bethesda contain some hints about the game world. In the NoClip documentary, there are even images and snippets from the official map visible. Fans used these as a basis to create their own map. Additionally, there were official maps of West Virginia and real locations. All of this together led to the release of a fan-made map of Fallout 76.
The community works together. The fans of Fallout have come together to collaboratively work on this project. They compile information and discuss it. This is how they decide which landmarks will be included in the map. The team determines which locations are likely to appear in the game. Based on the areas shown so far, images, and the map snippets, the team believes they have gained a very good insight into how Bethesda approaches incorporating key locations into the map. The places on the map include:
Vault 76, located west of Morgantown
The Vault-Tec University near the Monongahela River
It’s all just speculation. Of course, it is unclear to what extent this fan map corresponds to the map that Bethesda is developing. Nevertheless, it is an interesting project that the fans have put together. When the game releases on November 14 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, we will know how accurate the fan map is.
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