In Pokémon GO, you can soon participate in daily quests, giving you a chance to catch legendary Pokémon.
Trainers, quests are finally coming to Pokémon GO. These are tasks that the game sets for you, where you have to achieve specific goals. Together with Professor Willow, you will be researching the mysterious Pokémon Mew.
Field Research and Special Research
Surprisingly, the development team of Pokémon GO announced special tasks for Pokémon GO on Monday afternoon. They explain that strange things are happening all over the world and you will check with Professor Willow whether Mew is behind it. By the end of this week, the research projects will be unlocked for you. These are divided into two categories.
Field Research Projects
To receive field research projects, you must spin the disks of PokéStops.
Once you have received a project, you will get tasks to find and catch specific Pokémon or participate in battles.
Special Research Projects
There is also the possibility that Professor Willow assigns you a special research project.
Then you embark on an adventure with him with “exciting discoveries.”
You will be rewarded for both types of research. These could be various useful items or encounters with selected Pokémon. The good thing is that there is no daily limit on the projects. You can start as many as you want. The tasks are divided into different difficulty levels – The higher the difficulty, the better the reward.
For each day, you can earn a stamp for completing a project. After collecting seven stamps, there is a chance for a research breakthrough. This would yield even greater rewards. There is even a chance that you could encounter a legendary Pokémon!
Players of Pokémon GO have been waiting a long time for quests to bring more fun to their Pokémon GO routine. New challenges are very timely. With the developers providing a chance for a legendary Pokémon after seven days, motivation in the community should be enormous.
In Fortnite there are again some cool new skins released. This time, the cool punk rocker Powerchord comes with her Anarchy Pickaxe and her Stage Dive Glider.
Fortnite delights its fans with always new, wacky skins. Some players complained, however, that the best outfits were only designed for male characters. The Nutcracker, the Love God, the Battle Hound, Wukong and Rex were all only for men.
Recently, there was the strong Highlands Warrior and now the even cooler punk rock skin “Powerchord” is finally online.
The new Headbanger set
The punk rock skins were teased some time ago and are finally in the game. The new set is aptly called the “Headbanger set” and consists of the following items:
Skin “Powerchord”: The long-awaited punk rocker skin. With this, you roam as a rebellious anarcho-musician. Additionally, there’s a cool back bling in the shape of a pink guitar. You can also use it with other skins. Likewise, you can give the rocker a different back bling. Powerchord is a legendary skin and costs a proud 2,000 V-Bucks. That’s about 20 Euros!
Harvesting Tool “Anarchy Pickaxe”: This pickaxe is decorated with spikes, studs, and plush and perfectly fits the punk rock flair. The pickaxe costs 800 V-Bucks, which is approximately 8 Euros.
Glider “Stage Dive”: A casual glider in punk style with studs and fishnet look. The glider also costs 800 V-Bucks and thus 8 Euros.
In total, you have to spend 3,600 V-Bucks for the whole set, which corresponds to about 36 Euros.
Is more Headbanger content coming?
Unfortunately, there are no special emotes for the new skins set on offer yet. But as we know Epic, they will likely add some soon. And who knows, maybe a male counterpart to Powerchord will come along.
As always, the new skins are purely cosmetic and provide no gameplay advantages.
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Will you buy the new skins and outfits, or do you think they are too expensive?
Black Desert Online (PC) is coming soon to Xbox One and Xbox One X. Thanks to 4K and 60 FPS, the Korean sandbox MMORPG looks extremely elegant and beautiful on Microsoft’s improved version of the console!
Black Desert Online is currently only available for PC and as a mobile version in Asia for smartphones and tablets. However, the developers at Pearl Abyss plan to offer a port of the sandbox MMORPG for Microsoft’s Xbox One and the enhanced Xbox One X soon.
At the Game Developers Conference 2018 in San Francisco, a playable version on the Xbox One X could already be tried out.
Just as beautiful as on a high-end PC
Black Desert Online is a true graphical marvel and one of the most beautiful MMORPGs currently available for PC. This starts with the character editor and continues in the game. Both the landscapes, the effects, the animations, and the entire ambiance are simply stunning.
However, some critics of Black Desert point out that objects appear suddenly and unexpectedly – creating a pop-in effect.
Those who feared that the strong points of Black Desert on the Xbox One X would not shine can rest easy. In a video from the Game Developers Conference, you can see for 13 minutes how a delicate elf ranger slaughters a horde of enemies with her awakening weapons. Later, a mage appears, who clears out with her spells. You can truly see breathtaking magical effects.
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The scenery is said to run at 60 FPS and shine in beautiful 4K on the new Xbox One X.
Action Combat System Optimal for Controller
The action combat system of Black Desert seems to be easily controlled with the controller. In the video, the elf ranger confidently slaughters through the hordes of enemies. The mage’s combat spells effectively eliminate enemies in rows.
There seem to be no problems with the controls. The dynamic combat system is well-suited for gamepads.
Recently, Bungie made headlines with a special job posting. The studio is looking for an expert from the ranks of the Guardians and wants to involve the community more closely in the development of Destiny 2. Now, the first potential candidates have spoken out.
On Saturday, we reported about a special job advertisement from Bungie, which is currently providing plenty of discussion material within the Guardian community.
The studio is officially looking for a gameplay expert from the community who will critically assess and analyze Destiny 2 from a gamer’s perspective, and will work together with the developers of Bungie to optimize the title.
On Reddit and social media, the community is already “urging” their brightest minds to apply for the job of the Destiny savior. Some hopeful candidates have now chimed in.
What the hopeful candidates from the community say
There are plenty of clever minds who would be perfect for the role of community expert. Some of them have already made headlines lately for exactly what Bungie is currently looking for:
They shined with unique personal in-game achievements and their profound knowledge of the Destiny games.
They analyzed the issues of both Destiny titles down to the smallest detail.
They made headlines with interesting improvement suggestions.
They developed their own comprehensive solution concepts.
They gathered valuable feedback from the community and provided it to Bungie in a concentrated and processed form.
In short: The job posting seems perfectly tailored to them. In the form of tweets, forum posts, and comments on Reddit, the Destiny community is attempting to motivate their hopeful candidates to accept this position at Bungie.
The players of GTA 5 Online report a large wave of bans that apparently kicks many innocent gamers out of the game.
In the GTA 5 community, reports of many thousands of bans have emerged since the weekend. These are either issued by mistake or without good reason since the last update. Affected are PC players, a large portion of whom are sure they are innocent.
Bans on innocent players?
Last Friday, the new update The Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series was released for GTA 5 Online. With the update, new vehicles and the stock car mode inspired by GTA Vice City are making their way into the game.
Since this update, reports of bans lasting 30 days have increased. At first, the community was skeptical of players claiming they were banned unjustly. After all, almost everyone would claim that they “never did anything prohibited” when banned. However, the growing number of ban reports is now leaving a sour taste. Perhaps the bans are not justified?
In a thread on Reddit, it is said that Rockstar’s anti-cheat software seems to be failing. Players use their own anti-cheat software in combination with Rockstar’s. Since Friday’s update, everyone in online sessions has been marked as a “cheater,” including gamers who do not use cheats. The following screenshot from a Discord server was taken by a player with their own cheat detection.
In the Rockstar support forum, a player with less than 10 hours of gameplay reports that he was only able to play briefly with his girlfriend before being banned. The bad mood is also strongly reflected in the reviews of Grand Theft Auto V on Steam. Since Saturday, March 24, negative reviews have been increasing significantly.
So far, there has been no official statement from Rockstar on this issue. It is unclear what is causing the many bans and how many of them were distributed without reason, possibly by mistake. The bans last for 30 days and also reset progress (characters, progress, and inventory) on the PC.
We present to you a NinjaBike build for The Division. This time, the focus is on PvE.
After we already introduced the NinjaBike Backpack with a PvP build as an alternative to Classified sets, we now want to show you an interesting PvE variant.
The focus here is on the sets “Watch’s Call” and “Tactician.” With this mix, you are able to deal high damage, increase your group’s damage through the Watch markers, and support your team thanks to 50% cooldown and high skill strength with your skills.
These parts are required for the build
Which parts you take from which set doesn’t matter. You need 3 “Watch’s Call” and 2 Tactician parts to create this build. I use this combination:
NinjaBike Backpack with skill strength and ammunition
Watch’s Call Vest with skill haste, health points, and ammunition
Watch’s Call Mask with skill strength and damage against elite
Watch’s Call Holster with skill haste
Tactician Kneepads with skill strength and damage against elite
Tactician Gloves with skill haste, assault rifle/sniper rifle damage, and enemy armor damage
Note: You can also take health points instead of skill strength for the backpack, mask, and kneepads if you want more toughness. However, this will reduce the effectiveness of your skills.
Thanks to the NinjaBike Backpack, you have now unlocked these bonuses:
Watch’s Call
2-piece bonus: 30% precision
3-piece bonus: 10% headshot damage
4-piece bonus: Headshots with semi-automatic weapons mark the enemy and increase the damage done by 5% for 30 seconds. The target can receive up to 3 marks
Tactician
2-piece bonus: 15% skill haste
3-piece bonus: 10% skill strength
It doesn’t matter if you use normal or classified parts. In my set (with classified parts), I have 5016 firearms, 5528 stamina, and 5264 electronics. These values are what you should aim for. If you prefer a different distribution, you can of course try that.
Be careful not to go below 5000 firearms, as you won’t be able to unlock the required weapon talents and will deal too little damage.
On your mods, you should have skill haste. This gives you a 50% reduced cooldown and high skill strength, making your skills much more effective.
The weapons of the build
To take advantage of the Watch’s Call set, you must use semi-automatic weapons. These include sniper rifles, shotguns, and pistols.
Additionally, there is the exotic Urban MDR, which is considered one of the strongest weapons in the game. This is also used in my build, and I additionally use a custom M44, one of the strongest repeating sniper rifles.
The talents:
Urban MDR with Brutal (headshot damage), Destructive (enemy armor damage), and the exotic talent Distracted (18% damage bonus when the target has a status effect)
M44 – Custom with Prepared (15% damage bonus at a distance of 30+ meters), Destructive (armor damage), and Malicious (10% damage bonus against elite enemies)
To effectively play this build, you should move at medium to long range.
This is perfectly suited for medium distances, has high base damage, and with a bit of practice is very precise. This allows you to mark enemies and increase the damage of the entire group. For greater distances, the M44 comes into play. Alternatively, you can use the M700 Carbon version or the SVD.
Both weapons use the mods presented in this build that increase headshot damage.
The abilities
You have a lot of freedom here. For this build, we use:
Turret with flamethrower mod
Sticky bomb with flash effect
Recovery Link
With the turret and the sticky bomb, you can hold enemy groups at bay, which can especially help melee fighters in your team, and you benefit from the exotic talent of the Urban MDR, as it deals 18% more damage to enemies affected by a status effect.
The fire turret can protect against enemies that get too close to you. Additionally, performance mods further increase turret damage.
These skills are designed for group play. If you are out alone, it’s advisable to pick either the medkit or the first aid skill.
The character talents
Emergency Medicine: Use a first aid kit at low health to increase damage resistance by 20% for 10 seconds
Counter: Reach negative health points to reduce the active cooldown time for skills by 20%
Field Medic: Use a first aid kit near allies to heal group members and helpers within 20 meters by 40%
Precision: A headshot on an enemy marks them for 10 seconds
With Field Medic, you are able to heal your teammates despite missing a healing skill, and Counter and Emergency Medicine help you survive in emergencies. With Precision, you can locate enemies through headshot hits like with the Impulse Generator and receive similar damage bonuses.
If you play alone, you can replace Field Medic with Adrenaline or Steady Hands.
A strong all-round build for PvE
This build is suitable for players who want to be prepared for most situations and enjoy using semi-automatic weapons. You can complete almost all PvE activities with it. Legendary missions are still challenging, but with a good team, they are also doable.
It’s not about presenting the “best” or “strongest” set. We want to show you how diverse your options are when creating your own combinations. You don’t have to limit yourself to pure DPS, tank, or skill builds.
The inspiration for this build comes from YouTuber LethalvD, but his idea is a bit more offensive and less skill-oriented. This one is also very strong.
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Fortnite is played by many children and teenagers. Scammers find it easy to target them. With the promise of free V-Bucks or dubious offers to play Fortnite Mobile on Android phones, they gain access to personal data.
As an experienced internet user and gamer, one develops a sixth sense over the years for when danger is looming:
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it’s usually a scam.
Whenever some weird website asks you to download something or enter data, you should back off.
And if an exiled Ugandan prince only needs a small financial boost to access the fortune he has embezzled – then you might send him the money, but you’ll have a bad feeling about it.
An analysis of Google search data indicates that people in Germany are increasingly searching for and landing on websites that are clearly fraudulent and apparently want to access players’ data.
One website after another promises: “Free V-Bucks” if you just enter your account name.
These websites are completely unreliable. They use the graphics from Fortnite but have nothing to do with the developer Epic.
Fortnite for Android?
Currently, a popular website claims to offer “Fortnite for Android phones.”
Warning signs here could include: They use text that appears to be from GTA.
We asked Epic for a statement regarding this site that promises Fortnite for Android. This is a service that Epic cannot yet provide. Therefore, anyone who enters their login details there is exposing themselves to a risk.
Clearly, there are no free V-Bucks. No one can provide those. It is always a scam to gain access to data. Such sites want to exploit naive players who are so eager for free V-Bucks or Fortnite Mobile that they become careless.
With FUT Birthday, the next big promo in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team history is coming. Here are the details on the four upcoming events: Team of the Season (TOTS), the World Cup mode, Team of the Knockout Stage, and the Futties. When can we expect the next events in FIFA 18?
Besides smaller promos like new league SBCs, the Player of the Month (POTM), and the latest Icon SBCs, we can expect only 4 major events in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team.
We summarize all the information about the events and possible release dates.
Traditionally, the Team of the Season comes – as the name suggests – after the end of the season. All major leagues receive their own Team of the Season, each featuring the 23 best players from their respective league. Similar to the Team of the Year (TDJ), the players have a blue card design and significantly upgraded attributes.
Last year the first TOTS was released on May 12, and the promo lasted until June 30. However, this year the FIFA World Cup takes place in Russia, and a separate event in FUT is also expected. The World Cup starts on June 14 – therefore, fifauteam anticipates that the first TOTS in FIFA 18 will already be released on April 27 and should run until June 4.
There shouldn’t be significant deviations from the leagues last year; these leagues had their own TOTS in FUT 17:
Premier League
Eredivisie
Pro League
Bundesliga
Süper Lig
Dawry Jameel League
Ligue 1
Liga NOS
Liga BBVA Bancomer
LaLiga
Primera Divison
Russian League
Serie A
Rest of the World
EFL (Second English League)
Additionally, there is the “Most Consistent”-TOTS. This includes players who performed consistently throughout the season but never received a special card, such as an Inform. The other is the “Ultimate Team of the Season”. It features the best cards of all TDS players. Moreover, a TOTS for the MLS will also be released in August.
Team of the Tournaments – Knockout Stage (TOTT or TOTKS)
Similar to the “Team of the Tournaments – Group Stage” cards that were released in December, there is also a special team for the Knockout Stage: The Team of the Tournaments – KO Round.
Only the best 23 players from the Champions League and Europa League make it in. Only performances during the knockout matches are considered. The group stage does not count anymore for the evaluation.
The release of the blue special cards is expected soon, possibly after the semifinals. Not all knockout matches need to be completed; last year the “Team of the Knockout Stage” was already released on April 21, before the Champions League semifinals.
Update, April 30: The World Cup mode for FIFA 18 has been officially confirmed. The release is on May 29 and a free DLC for the World Cup is expected. Here are all the details about the World Cup mode!
Update, April 27: A post on reddit includes some leaks about the World Cup mode in FIFA. It contains PS Store images and a possible release date: The World Cup mode could be released on May 27! With such leaks, caution is always advised – for reliable information, one should wait for official announcements from EA.
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During the last World Cup in 2014 in Brazil, there was a corresponding event in FIFA Ultimate Team. With the “Path to Glory” cards, EA has already set the first steps towards the World Cup mode for FIFA 18.
It is confirmed that there will be a DLC, an event, or something similar for the FIFA World Cup. The release date is still speculative; it is only certain that nothing will be released in the first quarter, i.e., before April. Additionally, it is unlikely that EA will diminish the hype around the TOTS by having both events overlap.
In FUT 14, there was a special mode with unique World Cup cards, tournaments, and a dedicated system. Drawn players could not be traded and could only be used within the “World Cup mode”.
What awaits us in FIFA 18 is still completely open. However, it is very likely that there will be an integration of the “Path to Glory” cards, for example for Squad Building Challenges.
The FUTTIES Event
The last event in Ultimate Team is traditionally the Futties event. While many eyes will already be on FIFA 19, there will be a new batch of special cards and SBCs in FUT 18.
Futties cards can be voted on by the community based on a selection from EA. They usually feature extremely popular players – in FIFA 17, for example, Chris Smalling and Jack Butland were included.
The release of the Futties Festival is presumed to be on July 20, and the event should last until August 24. Since the release of FIFA 19 is expected only a month later, this event with the pink special cards is the last chance to give your Ultimate Team the final touch.
The cooldowns in World of Warcraft are becoming more significant. With Battle for Azeroth, many macros will become useless.
The way abilities work in World of Warcraft is quite mixed, but fundamentally, all can be divided into two categories: Those affected by the global cooldown and those that ignore this cooldown.
The global cooldown (GCD) is the period between two abilities during which no new ability can be used. Normally, it lasts 1.5 seconds (reduced by haste) and becomes particularly relevant when trying to cast multiple instants in succession.
If there were no global cooldown, players could activate all instant spells within a fraction of a second. That would definitely be 2-3 times incredibly cool, but then it would get boring.
Many abilities are currently not affected by the GCD
However, there are also numerous abilities in WoW that ignore this global cooldown. For example, interrupt effects (like counterspells) can also be used within the GCD. Many buffs, like Arcane Power, can be activated without the GCD, allowing players to immediately cast the next spell that benefits from the buff.
With Battle for Azeroth, the developers of WoW want to strongly revert this. Many abilities will once again be affected by the GCD. Especially buffs (for damage and healing) are back on the list.
According to the developers, there are several reasons. On the one hand, it feels wrong to activate multiple abilities with a single key press. A new ability or item is just one more line in a macro’s code. The specific animations of the abilities would completely fade away.
This is also important for PvP. When a player has to make a clear decision: Do I activate the offensive attack or do I use self-healing? This decision is eliminated when both can simply be used at the same time – as then you activate both simultaneously.
However, there are also adjustments. Particularly short effects, like Recklessness, now last a bit longer to at least compensate for the drawback.
The community’s reaction to this is mixed so far. While some fans praise that players now have to play more tactically and abilities feel more significant (as one can see their entire animation), others perceive these adjustments as a clear nerf (even though they affect almost all classes).
What do you think of Blizzard’s approach to the global cooldown? Should abilities continue to function as they did in Legion? Or is a widespread cooldown already good and sensible?
When emotions run high in Overwatch, a little calm can help – along with the practice of psychotherapy.
Matches in Overwatch can sometimes take a toll. Even when you do your best, you can’t win every time. Occasionally, there are entire series of defeats and unpleasant thoughts emerge. “The balance is terrible” or “I always have idiots on my team” and “Why do I always face smurf accounts?”
This was also the case for Reddit user SirBenny, who often faced frustration when things weren’t going well in Overwatch. However, he found a solid way to combat it.
His wife, a psychotherapist, recommended an exercise from dialectical behavior therapy. Whenever SirBenny felt frustrated, he should stop playing and write down his negative feelings and impressions. Once the initial anger had subsided, he was supposed to take the note again and approach the situation more calmly, viewing it from a positive perspective.
With a clear mind to a calm spirit
The first angry reactions looked like this:
“My team is trash”
“I should be better than silver”
“Blizzard always makes me play against smurfs”
“No one played DPS or countered Pharah”
“I will continue to just lose”
After some moments of reflection, the thoughts then transformed into positive or encouraging ideas.
“I can learn from my mistakes”
“My skill rating is an accurate representation of my skills”
“Smurfing is not the real problem”
“It was nice that so many people played Tank and Support”
“I will improve”
Apparently, it helped SirBenny to dive back into the game with a fresh mindset. Seeing his own thoughts on paper can definitely help gain more clarity about them. Perhaps taking some time to think calmly is a good idea for other players as well, to better cope with their own frustration (Otherwise, you can just play Hanzo).
What do you think of this method for dealing with frustration? Is it a good thing if it works for some? Or should it never get to the point in gaming where one has to rely on such exercises?
At Fortnite, there is now new information about the coveted Halo skin in the Battle Royale Starter Pack. The affordable offer could be available next week, on Tuesday. If the starter pack comes as expected, it will likely be a huge hit.
At that time, it was said that this was the “Battle Royale Starter Pack” and it would cost $4.99. This starter pack includes the exclusive skin, a cool backpack, and 600 V-Bucks. For comparison: 1000 V-Bucks usually cost €9.99.
Therefore, the starter pack seemed to be a particularly attractive offer – designed to encourage players to make their first purchase.
However, it turned out that a bug was responsible for the offer being visible early. The package could not be purchased. Since then, fans have been waiting to grab the exclusive Halo skin “Rogue Agent Outfit”. Now there is news.
An announcement has surfaced in the PS communities
As several players report on reddit, this offer has appeared in the PS communities.
When: The offer starts in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 27. According to our time, it will probably be the night into Wednesday. The offer will end on Sunday.
What: Currently, it is only known that it is supposed to be a “starter pack” – apparently featuring the Halo skin. In any case, the skin is featured. Additionally, there should be “V-Bucks” – the premium currency of Fortnite. If the leaks from early March are to be believed, it is a good offer with 600 V-Bucks for about €5. Plus, there’s the exclusive skin.
This offer was briefly spotted back at the beginning of March.
Currently, everything is still a bit shaky, but it looks like the long-held wish of some players will soon come true.
The Halo skin is likely to be a blockbuster at Fortnite
The special thing about the offer is the combination of affordable V-Bucks and a really cool skin modeled after the “Orbital Drop Shock Troopers” from the Halo universe. If the offer goes live as planned, the cash registers will surely ring. After all, millions of players play Fortnite.
An offer like this is economically smart for Epic: Once someone has made a purchase in the shop, they are more likely to spend money on Fortnite again.
But is this really a Halo skin? Not exactly. The skin is called “Rogue Agent Outfit.” Fortnite has a tendency to draw inspiration from popular things and create skins that resemble the originals without having the license to do so and naming it accordingly. Recently, the “John Wick” skin from Fortnite caused a stir.
Sea of Thieves offers potential for many fun pirate adventures. The community has thought about what changes could enhance the game.
After the launch of Sea of Thieves, many pirates have already embarked on their adventures. Climb aboard the wobbly ship, raise the sails, and sail towards a mysterious island where a treasure is hidden. However, many players in the community feel that there should be “more” to it. The community is bursting with great ideas that could improve the game.
Players are concerned about lack of content
Although the game looks really great and is a lot of fun in a group, there are also dry phases at sea. Eventually, things often repeat themselves, and a certain routine sets in while questing.
This leads to free-thinking discussions with other pirates about what content Sea of Thieves should have to keep the game on the right course.
It is noticeable that players do not claim, “No, the game is dumb. You should have included this feature. Bye, I’m out,” but instead express concern about the future of Sea of Thieves and sincerely want to improve the game.
The developers at Rare have already stated that community feedback is extremely important to them and has greatly contributed to the improvement of the game. Maybe the developers will also be inspired by the following ideas from the community.
In an interview with IGN, Rare explained regarding the fans’ concerns that Sea of Thieves is a game that grows and evolves. New cosmetic options, mechanics, and “ways to play” are part of these ongoing updates.
Improvement suggestions from the community – More to do
Fishing, rowing, and rowboats are ideas from the community that could be beneficial to Sea of Thieves. Because the feedback is often: The game is solid and looks great, but it lacks more content. Freshly minted pirates have a flood of ideas on what content should be added to Sea of Thieves.
Rowboats! Instead of jumping from your ship and swimming to the island, small boats would be a cool transport option. This would also allow you to approach enemy ships if you plan a raid on them. Like lifeboats, these could be attached to your ships or towed behind you. The artwork of Sea of Thieves also used small boats.
Sail damage – Sails should be damaged by cannon or weapon fire, slowing down the affected ship. This could introduce a new crafting material from fabrics that could be used for repairs (maybe by climbing up the mast).
Bounties on other players – If someone has ruined your tour and sunk your ship, you can take revenge with a bounty. The entire server should be notified: Whoever kills player XY within the next Z minutes receives a large sum of gold. Maybe the player with the bounty will be chased by a cloud or have their location displayed every minute on the map, making it easier to find and kill them.
More ship customizations – Changed sails and galleon figures are cool, but players want more to make their own ships truly unique.
Fishing – Anyone who has played Sea of Thieves knows that some journeys can become really boring for a part of the crew when traveling long distances. A mini-game with fishing would be a cool way to pass the time on deck.
A pipe – As another accessory, players would like a pipe to smoke. To avoid excessive promotion of it, this feature may not make it into the game. Or perhaps with bubbles?
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Mau Mau or Skat? Card games would be a fun solution to pass the time between quests.
Weapon progression – A controversial idea from the community that receives both applause and a lot of criticism. Players want progress in Sea of Thieves not only to be cosmetic but also to be reflected in stronger weapons. Perhaps this should focus more on updates like better scopes that don’t directly affect weapon strength.
Fire! Imagine if you could set other ships (or your own) on fire. Or they could be struck by lightning and catch fire. That would add another thrill when you’re out at sea. Instead of bailing water from the ship, you’d then have to use buckets to put out the fire.
More animals in the water – If you look into the water of Sea of Thieves, you see very few sea creatures. Occasionally a shark swims by, or the tentacles of a bodiless Kraken emerge from the sea. With more animals, the water in Sea of Thieves, which already looks extremely good, could be enhanced.
Pet companions – By catching wild pigs and chickens, players came up with the idea that they want more animals in the game. These should belong directly to them and accompany them on their adventures as pets. Rare has already mentioned ideas for monkeys and parrots.
More musical instruments – Or at least more songs would be great. New songs could perhaps be unlocked by solving puzzles that would anchor the notes in the pirates’ memory.
Source: http://www.guitarhive.com
Flags that can be swung – Not every player in Sea of Thieves is there for pure PvP bashing. Some players don’t want to harm other pirates and are perfectly fine with coexisting. A white flag that clearly indicates that you come in peace would be a sensible addition (this could also be used to ambush naive players).
More events at sea – The random appearance of the Kraken is cool, and the skeleton raids are interesting. But there should be even more happening on the sea. Sudden races with dolphins leading to a treasure chest would be awesome.
More loot! In the chests or barrels in the game, players should be able to discover more. Special rum or tobacco that can be collected and sold. This way, a general trader at the outpost (or a special island) could accept various knick-knacks in exchange for gold coins or special quest orders.
The community is overflowing with ideas. Some even want a Battle Royale mode that should be conducted with the ships. The developers at Rare have probably already had some of these ideas in mind, but for various reasons, have not yet implemented them in the game.
The release of the update milestone 1.1.4 for Destiny 2 is getting closer. While it brings many changes, many core issues of the game remain unaddressed. These 5 things urgently need to change for Destiny 2 to have a chance.
The update 1.1.4 is just a few days away. This roadmap milestone represents the most extensive update yet for Bungie’s latest Destiny installment. However, even the numerous changes will leave most core issues of the game unaddressed. Although Bungie is trying to screw many things, for many Guardians, they are the absolutely wrong ones. The studio is largely working past the community.
With update 1.2.0, which is expected hand in hand with the 2nd expansion in May 2018, it looks no different. Although the currently last communicated milestone from Bungie’s emergency plan will make some adjustments to the troubled game, substantial changes will also be in vain here. A turnaround during this period is also unlikely.
Bungie is now backed against the wall and has likely finally recognized the problem in this self-inflicted situation and seems willing to tackle it consistently. With a job posting, the studio signaled that it wants to involve the community more closely in the optimization process for Destiny 2 in the near future. Bright minds from among the players hopefully will soon have the chance to steer the second installment of the series back on the right track in cooperation with Bungie. Many are now hoping for a turnaround like in The Division.
The Guardian community has already communicated its concerns and improvement requests multiple times. It is already clear – The following 5 things urgently need to change and therefore will most likely be on the list of any potential candidate:
The Sandbox
Although the upcoming update 1.1.4 will change the sandbox on a large scale, it remains one of the biggest problem areas of the game.
Already during the beta, Destiny 2 could not match the feeling of the popular predecessor. Unfortunately, that has not really changed to this day. The game looks like Destiny, the game sounds like Destiny, but to the dismay of many Guardians, it plays noticeably differently. Too differently.
While the upcoming patch will specifically address some of these issues, such as the movement speed of the Guardians, other concerns remain.
The widely demanded reduction of TTK, which is responsible for a large part of the problems in the Crucible, is not taking place, for example. Instead, Bungie has turned various other screws without being asked, which could now lead to new problems in PvP.
The charge times of abilities are not buffed in the true sense, but still remain heavily mod-dependent. The mods themselves are also set to undergo a general overhaul. How this system will be played out ultimately cannot even be guessed at the moment.
There will initially be no changes to the customization options of the individual Guardian classes. The focus selection remains rudimentary.
Whether and to what extent Destiny 2 can approach the original Destiny feeling in the course of the remaining updates remains to be seen.
The Weapon Slots
Considering the current weapon system of Destiny 2, it quickly becomes clear – the current constellation of weapon slots does not work as intended and simply isn’t fun. A problem that was already hinted at before the game’s release and has now developed into one of the biggest plagues of Destiny 2. The clear orientation of the game in favor of PvP is now demanding its toll.
Entire weapon classes have completely lost their reason for existence due to this realignment. And even though some buffs are coming, not much will really change here for the time being. A rocket launcher will still be a better choice than a shotgun, fusion rifle, or sniper – both in PvP and PvE.
Comprehensive changes can be expected in the context of the next major expansion, which is expected in autumn 2018. But even that is pure speculation – official information remains scarce. So there are no quick solutions in sight here either, even though they are sorely needed.
The Loot
The current loot in Destiny 2 is unattractive and boring – the situation cannot be described any other way. For example, the game suffers massively from the fixed rolls of weapons. Already after a short playing period, players lack any incentive to continue investing time in the game. The hunt for weapon god rolls or perfect stat perk combinations in armor pieces, which kept many players entertained during content droughts in the predecessor, is completely absent. It is unlikely that anything will change in the foreseeable future.
Masterwork weapons and armor also cannot really solve the problem. While Bungie is currently reworking a large part of the exotics to make them more exciting and rewarding, the exotic items only represent a small part of the overall gear and will not be able to solve the problem on their own.
The March update will bring fresh Nightfall-specific loot into the game, but if these should also have static perks, which can be assumed, these rewards will not contribute to a sustainable solution to the problem.
Deep changes would also be possible here, at the earliest in autumn.
Secrets and Collectibles
Cool secrets – no matter how small – or hidden quests like in the predecessor are sadly missing in Destiny 2. Many Guardians will still remember their hunt for the Sleeper Simulant, the Outbreak Prime, or the Black Spindle – especially the memorable moment when they could finally call these weapons their own. Unfortunately, the second part cannot capitalize on such experiences.
Also, the hunt for Dead Ghosts or similar collectibles, which provided many players a welcome pastime during times of content drought, are sorely missed in Destiny 2.
While Bungie has promised to integrate both secrets in the style of Destiny 1 and collectibles into the game, they were vague in these statements – a specific timeline for these features is not yet established.
The Lore
The lore in Destiny 2 has a fundamental problem.
Parts of the community warned before the release that it could undermine the lore surrounding the Destiny universe if the grimoire system were completely discarded. And they were right.
Yes, the adventures play well and are largely interesting, the scanable objects often provide exciting background information about the story, characters, and locations around Destiny 2. However, none of this can be reread or viewed anywhere. Not even for long on bungie.net, where at least the grimoire cards could be viewed.
There is no encyclopedia, no journal, no collection of objects and background information in the game that you have already found to read or view them again at a later time if you wish. There are also no clues as to where exactly to search for these objects should you feel the desire to listen to the recordings again because you may have been more focused on shooting than listening the first time.
Connecting complex storylines and better understanding new insights is ironically no longer as easy as it was in Destiny 1 – even though you had to rely on external means back then, while Bungie in the case of Destiny 2 itself relies on external means like the comic “Fall of Osiris,” because it seems that it is not easily possible to do justice to such a complex and extensive universe solely in-game in an adequate manner.
Furthermore, the undertaking of adventures and the search for scannable objects are not necessarily tied to the progression system in the game and can essentially be completely ignored.
This leaves a lot of potential background knowledge hidden for many – knowledge that could have been easily accessed through grimoire cards in the first part whenever needed, even if you brushed through the story with a knife between your teeth.
Moreover, players are missing worthwhile incentives such as grimoire points, progress rewards from a record book, or special quests that encourage them to dive deeper into the story of the game than necessary during the initial run of the campaign and thereby actively pursue specific activities.
Bungie still has great need for improvement here.
What do you think? Are these the most pressing issues of Destiny 2? Or are there other things on your priority list?
In the latest patch of SWTOR, Inquisitors and Agents encounter their former companions. In addition, a heavy raid boss awaits…
For Star Wars: The Old Republic, a new update has been released. The “Patch 5.8: Command Authority” has been deployed on the servers and brought many innovations, along with some “old” features returning.
The centerpiece of the update is definitely the new Operations boss Izax. This is likely to be one of the toughest opponents that SWTOR has ever had – on the PTR, the first fight lasted only 8 seconds, then the machine had torn apart all players into their individual parts. As a warm-up phase, there is the fight against the superweapon Scyva – those who fail here should start praying for Izax.
“New old” companions: Ashara and Vector
For two classes, there are old companions that players can finally meet again.
Imperial Agents can look forward to reuniting with Vector Hyllus, the popular “bug man”.
Sith Inquisitors can finally see their apprentice Ashara Zavros again. The Togruta has devoted herself to studying the Force alone during the years without her master.
The special thing about these two companions: They were both “Romance Options” in the original story and disappeared with the release of the Eternal Throne.
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Aside from that, there are some minor revisions to the rewards for the conquests. The interface has been renewed and the rewards have been redefined – they now match better with the difficulty of the respective task. Additionally, it is now clearly visible what your personal progress is and how it differs from the victory march of your guild.
Have you remained faithful to Ashara and Vector? Or have your characters found a new love in the latest expansions?
The Deviljho has recently appeared in Monster Hunter World. Surprisingly, shortly after its release, an event quest was added, introducing the Deviljho as an tempered monster into the game. The tempered Deviljho currently leaves many hunters in despair and provides strong endgame content.
With the Deviljho, Monster Hunter World has now added the first free DLC monster, providing players with fresh content. The Deviljho is a monster suffering from an insatiable hunger for flesh, posing a significant threat to the ecosystem due to its voracity. It is said to have exterminated entire species and even eats its own kind.
The Deviljho is considered an absolute terror in the Monster Hunter universe, capable of measuring up to the powerful Elder Dragons. The regular variant, now in the game, has been perceived as strong by many hunters, especially due to its extremely fast and also more intense attacks. However, the Deviljho did not present the great endgame challenge that many had hoped for.
Then came the tempered Deviljho.
The tempered Deviljho shows its true face in “Cucumber Season” – And it’s brutal!
Without any announcement from Capcom, an event quest has been added to Monster Hunter World that now presents a real endgame challenge for many hunters. Those looking at the event quests will find the following task: “Cucumber Season”. The name of the quest is a joke among fans, who like to refer to the Deviljho as a pickle due to its appearance.
In this event quest, players must hunt a tempered Deviljho. Tempered monsters are stronger variants with significantly more attack power. The conditions of the quest already show that it is intended for advanced players.
It requires a hunter rank of 50 and is marked with a difficulty of star level 9. 9 stars are currently the highest quest level in Monster Hunter World. Players must have reached hunter rank 50 to engage in tasks for tempered Elder Dragons. These are monsters like Nergigante, Teostra, or Kirin, the strongest creatures in the game.
Tempered Deviljho is set at Elder Dragon level
Now reports are piling up from hunters who cannot believe what a brutal beast the tempered Deviljho is. It deals considerable damage and can easily knock out players with a single hit if their equipment is mismatched for the Deviljho. Hunters are currently falling one after another before the tempered Deviljho.
Additionally, the tempered Deviljho seems to have quite a lot of health for a “normal” large monster. Initial estimates suggest that it has more health than the Elder Dragon Kushala Daora. However, this is based on player observations and not an official statement from Capcom.
Furthermore, the (tempered) Deviljho is incredibly fast for its size and conducts its attacks swiftly and frequently in succession. This is currently overwhelming hunters.
Lightning Stones are offered as quest rewards – These are part of the endgame
But at least: Those who manage to defeat the tempered Deviljho in the event quest “Cucumber Season” will be rewarded accordingly. The quest description states:
“We have discovered an extremely sour Deviljho! The cause of its distress is likely the consumption of lightning stones. Put an end to the heartburn and collect the lightning stones!”
Indeed, as a reward in this quest, warrior and hero lightning stones appear more frequently. These are extremely rare and are used to further upgrade equipment beyond its maximum. This process is known as augmentation and is endgame content in Monster Hunter World.
The tempered Deviljho seems to live up to its legend and currently offers hunters a strong challenge. There are some voices complaining that the tempered Deviljho is much too strong for a regular monster that is not an Elder Dragon. Other voices say that the tempered Deviljho now corresponds to the monster it should have been, and as it was desired. A challenge indeed.
Warning: As “Cucumber Season” is an event quest, it will also have a time limitation and will disappear again.Since there was no announcement regarding the quest, it is not clear how long it will be present in the game. Typically, event quests would last a week. In this case, the quest would disappear between March 30 and 31. However, it is also possible that it could be gone earlier or later.
Update: The “Cucumber Season” quest is no longer in the game
Update March 26: The quest “Cucumber Season” is no longer in the game. Just as suddenly as the quest appeared at the end of last week, it disappeared again after the weekend.
Augmentation gives you the ability to further enhance your weapons and armor beyond their limit in Monster Hunter World. Learn here what Augmenting actually is and how to unlock and apply it.
In the current endgame of Monster Hunter World, you mainly face tempered monsters. These are monsters that have more attack power than their normal variations. Especially tempered Elder Dragons can pose a significant challenge. To defeat them, you need appropriately strong equipment.
At a certain point, you can modify your armors and weapons through Augmentation so that they become strong enough for the endgame.
What is Augmentation and how does it improve my equipment?
Through Augmenting, you can increase the stats of your armors and weapons beyond their maximum. So, an Augmentation removes the actual stats cap of your equipment. Weapons can even have different Augmentations or multiple of the same type at the same time.
Weapons have 5 possibilities for Augmentation:
Attack Boost – The “raw” damage of the weapon increases by +5. This is stackable with other enhancements.
Affinity Boost – Grants 10% more affinity. This is stackable with other enhancements.
Defense Boost – Grants 10 additional defense points and increases the chance to reduce incoming damage. This is stackable with other enhancements.
Additional Slot – Grants 1 additional slot for decorations. Slot levels are stackable here.
Health Recovery – Health is restored when hunters hit with their attacks. Health recovery is stackable here.
Armors have 1 possibility for Augmentation:
Augmentations remove the maximum limit of armor spheres that you can use for armors. This increases the defense beyond the cap.
How do I get Augmentation and what do Power Stones have to do with it?
When you hunt tempered monsters in investigations, you can receive special rewards known as Power Stones. There are different types. Once you receive a Warrior or Hero Power Stone for the first time, you unlock the Augmentation option in the forge.
Warrior and Hero Power Stones are needed to further enhance weapons and are extremely rare. Other Power Stones are used to further upgrade armors, and they appear somewhat more frequently.
To unlock Augmenting, you must have completed the following:
Complete the quest “Beyond the Exploding Scales” and face two tempered Bazelgeuse
Find a Warrior Power Stone for the first time – These are rare rewards from tempered monsters of level 2
Or find a Hero Power Stone for the first time – These are rare rewards from tempered monsters of level 3
It can happen that you find a “regular” Power Stone before you receive a Warrior or Hero Power Stone. However, you can only use it once you have unlocked weapon Augmentation with a Warrior or Hero Power Stone.
How do I best farm Power Stones?
It can be frustrating for some hunters to get the coveted Hero and Warrior Power Stones and to unlock Augmentation at all. They appear extremely rarely as rewards, and there have been reports of hunters who were well over Hunter Rank 80 and still did not receive a single Power Stone. To obtain several of the stones, you should prepare for a hard grind.
You can only obtain Hero and Warrior Power Stones from tempered monsters, which are divided into three threat levels:
Level 1: Hunter Rank 13+ – This level includes weaker monsters such as Tobi-Kadachi, Barroth, or Pukei-Pukei
Level 2: Hunter Rank 30+ – This level includes stronger monsters such as Rathalos, Diablos, or Legiana
Level 3: Hunter Rank 50+ – This level consists exclusively of Elder Dragons like Nergigante, Teostra, or Kushala Daora
Hero and Warrior Power Stones drop exclusively from tempered monsters of level 2 and 3. The drop chance for the special stones is highest at level 3, meaning when killing tempered Elder Dragons.
To obtain the rewards, you must start investigations with tempered monsters in them. These are marked in the quest descriptions in purple, and tracks of tempered monsters are blue.
“Follow the Sapphire Star” is one of the best quests to farm Power Stones
The drop chances for Hero and Warrior Power Stones are low. Your best chance to get the stones is to complete investigations with tempered Elder Dragons. These are the tempered monsters with threat level 3. To get there, follow these steps:
Lift your limit for Hunter Rank 29 by completing the quest “Beyond the Exploding Scales,” where you hunt two tempered Bazelgeuse. Now you will have a limit up to Hunter Rank 49.
Lift your limit for Hunter Rank 49 by completing the quest “Thundering Roar in the Highlands,” where you kill a tempered Kirin.
Once you have completed “Thundering Roar in the Highlands,” your Hunter Rank limit is finally lifted, and you can accept investigations for tempered Elder Dragons with threat level 3.
There is an optional quest that is perfect for farming Power Stones: “Follow the Sapphire Star”:
In this quest, you must kill a tempered Kushala Daora, a tempered Teostra, and a tempered Nergigante. So, these are three tempered Elder Dragons united in one quest. This increases your chance of receiving a Power Stone reward from one of the three.
However, the requirement for the quest “Follow the Sapphire Star” is that you have reached Hunter Rank 100. This unlocks the quest.
What types of Power Stones are there and how do I use them?
There are a total of five types of Power Stones that you can receive as rewards from tempered monsters in investigations.
Power Stone Types
Locations
Power Stone Shards
Investigations with tempered monsters of Level 1
Power Stones
Investigations with tempered monsters of Level 2
Shimmering Power Stones
Investigations with tempered monsters of Level 3
Warrior Power Stones
Investigations with tempered monsters of Level 2 (very rare) and Level 3
Hero Power Stones
Investigations with tempered monsters of Level 3
Power Stone Shards, Power Stones, and Shimmering Power Stones are used in melting and as primary components to upgrade your armor. They are also used as secondary components to augment weapons. Warrior and Hero Power Stones can be used to augment weapons.
Weapons have their own types of Power Stones
The different weapon classes of Monster Hunter World have different Power Stones. This increases the grind for the stones. Because you need to not only be lucky enough to obtain a special Power Stone but it also needs to be compatible with the weapon you want to enhance.
The rarity of weapons and armor plays a role in Augmenting
Which and how many Power Stones you can process into your equipment depends on their rarity.
Weapons of rarity 6 have 3 x Augmentation slots and require 1 x Warrior Power Stone for each slot
Weapons of rarity 7 have 2 x Augmentation slots and require 2 x Warrior Power Stones for each slot
Weapons of rarity 8 have 1 x Augmentation slot and require 1 x Hero Power Stone for the slot
Armors of rarity 6 or lower require Power Stone shards for Augmentation
Armors of rarity 7 require Power Stones for Augmentation
Armors of rarity 8 require Shimmering Power Stone shards for Augmentation
I meet all the requirements and nothing drops – What now?
Finally, it should be mentioned that the drop chance of Power Stones is indeed rare. Don’t be discouraged by that. If you meet the described requirements, a Warrior or Hero Power Stone will drop sooner or later and unlock Augmenting. It’s purely a matter of luck.
In general, it’s advisable to complete as many investigations of threat levels 2 and 3 as possible if you want to farm the stones.
For several days now, players worldwide can play Fortnite: Battle Royale on iOS devices, provided they have received an invitation. What are the differences compared to the version on PC, PS4, and Xbox One? Is Fortnite even fun on the touchscreens of mobile phones? We put it to the test!
If someone asked me what the biggest hurdle to mastering Fortnite: Battle Royale is, I would probably answer that the precise coordination between items and building mode is a key factor in one’s success.
Those with good reflexes have an advantage in such games. Terms like “situational awareness” (the ability to assess the situation and correctly derive one’s actions to successfully navigate a tricky situation) and “muscle memory” (the memorization of patterns and buttons) come up frequently in this context.
Can all these skills be properly utilized if one has to rely on a touchscreen that provides no haptic feedback instead of their usual peripheral device?
I took a closer look at Fortnite: Battle Royale – it’s worth it because the game looks really good. Tested on an iPhone 7 Plus.
Fortnite: Battle Royale for Smartphones – The Graphics!
Epic promises nothing less than the exact same game that players know from PC, PS4, and Xbox One. At least visually, Fortnite on mobile offers quite a bit. I haven’t seen a prettier mobile game yet.
Loading screen, lobby – everything looks just like on the big platforms. Of course, Fortnite on mobile can’t compete with the graphics of PC and consoles; anti-aliasing is reduced, details noticeably dialed back, and shadow rendering minimized.
However, this does not detract from the overall graphic quality. Fortnite looks really good on smartphones and tablets.
Fortnite: Battle Royale for Smartphones – The Controls!
Running around, looking around, picking up items, firing and reloading weapons, placing and editing structures, and managing resources – can all of this even work with a touchscreen?
My anticipation took a hit after I started my first game. To walk around, you only need to slide your finger across the bottom left edge of the screen, a single tap activates the auto-run mode.
Looking around happens on the right side – so far, so intuitive. Unfortunately, a certain fool learned to play with inverted Y-axis in his youth (small spoiler: that was me) and can’t handle the controls without inversion anymore.
“No problem,” I thought – only to find that there is no such inversion option in the controls. Now, Fortnite: Battle Royale on mobile is still in its early stages, which rendered it nearly unplayable for me.
Of course, I tried anyway. The controls are intuitive, at least as long as you are not engaged in a fight and also want to build. Because then it gets hectic. Especially beginners may struggle with the control concept.
In combat situations, the weaknesses of the touchscreen controls become apparent. Real multitasking is not possible. One cannot look around and shoot an opponent at the same time without completely cramping their fingers.
Considering the natural limitations of a touchscreen, the controls can be learned with some practice, however, spectacular gameplay situations like on PC or consoles are considerably harder to achieve with a touchscreen.
Anyone who cannot manage with the touchscreen must wait until Epic provides controller support via patch.
Fortnite: Battle Royale for Mobile – The Performance!
The game ran very smoothly in most situations, even though I often struggled with lags. One thing is clear: Anyone who does not have a consistently stable Wi-Fi or LTE connection will have little fun with the game.
For the commuter who struggles with dead zones on their route, this game is not designed for. Aside from connectivity issues, the game ran surprisingly smoothly for me.
Fortnite does not consume data as much as I feared. Per round, depending on duration, you consume about 7 MB in the LTE network, which is an acceptable value. In terms of performance and efficiency, Epic has done a fairly good job.
However, Fortnite: Battle Royale takes a significant toll on the battery. A whole 15% was cost me for a complete round. Admittedly, my battery is a bit older – anyone who is frequently on the go should consider purchasing a power bank.
Fortnite Mobile: Runs well, but the controls …
Fortnite: Battle Royale looks really good on mobile devices. The game runs smoothly, with few exceptions. However, such a game concept relies heavily on the controls. That Epic did not offer camera inversion at launch is bearable.
In hectic situations, however, the touchscreen controls cannot achieve results as spectacular as with mouse and keyboard or a controller. Those who invest the time and familiarize themselves with the controls will also enjoy Fortnite on the go.
For everyone else, it means waiting until Epic delivers controller support and more refined settings.
What do you think of the mobile port of Fortnite: Battle Royale?
Far Cry 5 will be officially released on March 27 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. While players wait at home for the game to be unlocked on Steam, many console players are already roaming through the fictional Hope County.
Some retailers are already shipping physical copies of the game. Photos of happy console players sharing their experiences are piling up on social media.
PC players ask Ubisoft to finally release Far Cry 5
PC players find the whole situation dreadful. On Reddit, some are already asking Ubisoft to release Far Cry 5 earlier, as Let’s Plays of the title already exist on YouTube. Other PC owners console themselves with the fact that they can at least enjoy the game at 60 frames per second.
When time slips away like putty on Steam
The game is only available on PC through the platforms Steam and Uplay, which also unlock Far Cry 5 only at the official release.
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To protect the PC player base from unwanted spoilers, strict rules have already been introduced in the subreddit for Far Cry 5. It is prohibited to mention story spoilers in the titles of posts. Additionally, Let’s Plays on the platform are deleted up to one day after the official release.
First reviews are quite positive
According to initial impressions, Far Cry 5 does not differ as much from its predecessors as Ubisoft wants us to believe, but the enjoyment of the game is not supposed to suffer.
According to Kotaku, the creepy yet beautiful environment impresses. Exploring the surroundings works differently, as the communication towers from the other parts are omitted. The map is revealed as players move in the respective direction and discover quests in any order.
On Reddit, the story is particularly well-received. User MikeySunshine claims that Far Cry 5 offers the best-designed story he has played since Bioshock. Everything has a place and a reason to be in the game world. Moreover, the latest installment in the Far Cry series has some of the most charismatic villains to offer.
At ArenaNet, the developers of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, there is a so-called “CAT Team”. They are responsible for ensuring that events and celebrations run smoothly and that there are enough cats in the game.
Cats are the unsung stars of the internet and, thanks to a very special team at the Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet, they are also well represented in this online role-playing game. The developer employs a team, besides the large project teams, that is called “CAT”. They are actually responsible for cats among other things!
Cats, Holidays and Crazy Items
The abbreviation CAT stands for “Current Activities Team”. The tasks of this group revolve around all the “small” things in the game that happen alongside. This includes events between major releases of expansions or new story chapters.
The CAT team is currently involved in the portal invasions surrounding the latest chapter of the story. Among other things, they also create the following content in the game:
Transitions between story elements
Legendary weapons
Holidays and special events
Especially the holidays require a lot of work and must be prepared months in advance. Therefore, team members Alexander Youngblood, Joe Kimmes, and Brett Nellermoe start working on the Halloween event in the summer and then immediately on Christmas.
Cats and Horses
Especially the festive decorations in the capitals are always a challenge. Recently, thanks to the expansion Path of Fire, several mounts were introduced into the game. This required a more generous design of the festive decorations.
And then there was the situation where the mount race was to be introduced into the game and suddenly it became apparent, “We don’t have any horses in the game!” A centaur was not an option. In the end, the artists created a skritt (a type of rat-person) sitting on a toy horse, carried by other skritts.
Cat Content Must be Right
The CAT team wouldn’t be called that if they weren’t all cat freaks. Therefore, the team is also responsible for the cat feeding scavenger hunt. In this mini-event, you must feed various hungry cats in Tyria. The kitties then follow you home and populate your home instance. Since then, players have consistently demanded, “Bring more cats!”
As a special joke, there was even the fat cat “Lady Glyzinia Schnurringsen” as a special raid boss. The pampered noble cat then attacks you with meowing and paw slaps. You can defend against her attacks with an “anti-cat water sprayer”.
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The announced PvP model came as a surprise and was a shock for many who were looking forward to the MMORPG Bless. What are the players’ reactions to the PvP model?
During an interview, the developers at Neowiz explained that there will be no separate servers for PvE and PvP because PvP is integrated into the game and is an important component.
Bless, like World of Warcraft, relies on two factions that are in conflict: The Imperium of the North, Hieron, and the Peoples of the Union, in the South. Conflicts between these two factions are important for the MMORPG and are unavoidable. Bless offers open PvP between members of the opposing factions. Player versus player combat is essential for the endgame.
Unlike WoW, Bless does not give the option to hide this part of the game by playing on a PvE server.
PvE with PvP does not fit
Bless is not a pure PvP game; it also offers a lot of PvE content, including quests – and it is precisely this combination that causes a lot of friction in the community. PvE and PvP do not fit together for many.
Imagine wanting to complete an important quest but constantly being attacked by other players
You just want to gather resources to craft items, but players are attacking you
Exploration tours through the world become dangerous as you might be ambushed by teammates at any moment
Open PvP always opens the door to “ganking”, which means repeatedly attacking weaker players to take away their enjoyment of the game
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PvP fights are also different from fighting AI enemies. It is harder to defeat a human opponent, which is why you also have to train specifically for it. In a game that offers open PvP, you need to deal with it and compete with other players.
However, those who only want to focus on PvE are “forced” into something they actually do not want. And a game that wants to force its customers into things they do not want always has a hard time.
In Bless, you have the option to bypass PvP. However, it is somewhat complicated:
You craft a special item that protects you from attacks from other players
This item can also be purchased in the cash shop
The item can only be used as long as you have not yet reached the level cap
Since the endgame of Bless is geared towards PvP, the developers want to encourage you to experience it
Those who have reached the level cap but still want to avoid PvP need to acquire another item that is only available in the cash shop (cash shop currency should also be earnable in-game, but no one knows yet how easy or hard that will be)
Players are disappointed
When this became known, criticism poured in. Many players are disappointed that Neowiz apparently wants to make Bless into an MMORPG that focuses on PvP. Many believe that PvP and PvE simply do not fit together (among other things for the reasons mentioned above).
Some simply do not want to engage in player-versus-player battles because they want to explore the world and complete quests without being ambushed. They now feel forced to participate in PvP, which they do not want. Many are now concerned that Bless will become a ganking zone.
In general, this tone often appears in criticisms: There are a lot of PvP games out there. I was looking forward to Bless specifically because I thought it would be a PvE MMORPG.
While others calm down: Just wait and see how our version turns out.
