Patch 7.3.5 not only excites players of World of Warcraft. Fans are shouting: The dungeon opponents have too many hit points!
With Patch 7.3.5 for World of Warcraft, there are several problems. Not all changes have been well received by the fans. Especially one bug is causing many players to have no fun leveling up at all.
The opponents in regular dungeons have abnormally high hit points.
Healers report that fights last between three and four minutes and they even run out of mana – during completely normal trash groups. While some players now think that this is “exactly what players have always wanted”, there is a lot of protest in the forums. Blizzard has not yet commented on this, although a bug in the scaling technique is very likely here.
Heroic dungeons are easier than regular ones
This seems to be a bug, as evidenced by another thing: In heroic difficulty, the opponents have fewer hit points than in normal mode!
The players suspect that the values for opponents in the heroic and normal versions of a dungeon are swapped. This would at least explain why “normal leveling groups” are currently having such a hard time getting through the instances. A 15-minute visit turns into an all-evening program. Flashbacks to former visits in the Blackrock Depths return to memory.
However, some players point out that it could also be that the heroic mode is incorrectly set and not scaling. If that is correct, then in heroic mode the dungeons the opponents would receive a multiple of their current hit points in the future.
Have you checked the old dungeons of WoW since Patch 7.3.5? What do you think of the new hit points of the opponents? Is this a good change or a clear mistake?
Bungie comments on the missing faction weapons of Season 2 in Destiny 2. This is angering the guardians …
On January 16, the first faction rally of Season 2 started, where a variety of new rewards were supposed to be available. Bungie released an update before the launch so that all guardians – even those without the “Curse of Osiris” DLC – could access the new loot.
But when the rally went live, many guardians scratched their heads in confusion. They could open as many faction engrams as they wanted, but no new weapons dropped. They gathered on reddit and quickly found out: Yes, nobody is receiving new faction weapons!
Is there a bug here? Is this intentional by Bungie? It can’t be that there are no new faction weapons in the engrams?
A few hours ago, Bungie commented on this.
Yes, no new faction weapons are actually supposed to be in the engrams …
Bungie’s official Twitter account announced: The new faction rally weapons introduced with the Curse of Osiris are currently not available in the faction engrams. They will be made available throughout Season 2.
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Community Manager dmg04 explained in a detailed post:
With the Curse of Osiris, 5 new weapons per faction were introduced, which will be available gradually.
In the first faction rally of Season 2 (right now) there is only the auto rifles as the winning weapon (one of them). No other new faction weapons can be earned.
In the second faction rally of Season 2 there will be new winning weapons. Additionally, the current winning weapons (the auto rifles) will be thrown into the loot pool of the faction engrams along with another weapon. This means you can earn two of the new weapons per faction through engrams.
In the third and final faction rally of Season 2 there will again be new winning weapons. The previous winning weapons will be added to the loot pool of the faction engrams along with another weapon. This means you can earn four of the five new faction weapons through faction engrams, and the fifth weapon is the winning weapon.
In the guardianship, the reactions to this design decision are unanimous: “What the hell?”
The community concludes that it is now absolutely pointless to participate in the faction rally. It is sufficient to play the last faction rally of the season. Because then you will finally have access to the new weapons – and the armor ornaments that can currently be earned can also be unlocked then.
The motivation to participate in the rally is therefore nearing zero. Social media is once again being flooded with negative comments towards Bungie.
Bungie apologizes
Another statement just came from Game Director Christopher Barrett. He apologizes: Yes, Bungie should have announced the new objectives for the weapon rewards in the faction rally before it returned. In his opinion, this would have avoided much confusion.
In the future, they will strive to communicate all changes to rewards before they go live.
What do you think about this? Are you still actively participating in the rally this week?
The new Pokémon GO update 0.89.1 for Android and 1.59.1 for iOS fixes the annoying bug in the Pokémon overview and brings changes to the game.
With a new update, the developers (finally) address issues that have been bothering players for weeks. There are also visual changes to some Pokémon, performance improvements to the game, a new loading screen, and better sorting options. This update is currently being rolled out and will be gradually released for different regions.
In the patch notes, the developers explain what has changed with the Pokémon GO patch.
Update 0.89.1 / 1.59.1 Patch Notes
Since one of the last updates, trainers have been plagued by an annoying scroll bug. After each sending, evolving, or renaming, the list of monsters would jump back to the top. This frustrated many trainers, as it led to a significantly higher time expenditure for smaller actions. This and other bugs have now been fixed by the developers at Niantic.
The Pokémon screen no longer jumps back to the beginning after each evolving, sending, or renaming
With a new option, you can now sort your Pokémon in your PokéDex by their region
The overview of egg incubators has been improved
The size of various monsters has been adjusted in some parts of the app
Various bugs have been fixed and performance improved
In addition to these official patch notes, data miners have taken a closer look at what else has changed in Pokémon GO with the update.
Update 0.89.1 Data Mining
The experts from TheSilphRoad have also taken a closer look at the update, as they do with every other Pokémon GO update. We summarize their findings here for you:
The annoying scroll bug is indeed gone
In line with the upcoming Community Day, which is just around the corner, one of the most irritating bugs in Pokémon GO has been fixed.
Pokémon Sizes
The experts confirm that now some large Pokémon in the game appear differently during encounters, in battles, or during dodge animations. The changes are said to be noticeable. According to initial reports, this also affects Kyogre, which is now supposed to be easier to catch.
Incubators
Finally, incubators have been grouped. Additionally, the infinite incubator is now at the top of the list.
PokéDex clearer
The new subdivision into different regions should make searching for monsters in the PokéDex easier now.
BUG fixes for AR+ mode
Map improvements
It seems that there are changes to the representation of streets, water, buildings, and parks. This is not supposed to be anything groundbreaking.
Side swiping improved
On many devices, there were issues when swiping to the side, for example in the raid lobby overview when scrolling between different participants. It seems that this function has been improved.
Shiny icons now in the overview
It is now even harder to accidentally send Shiny Pokémon. In the monster overview, small stars now appear above each Shiny you have caught.
PokéBall selection remembered
The game now remembers which PokéBall type you last used and activates it automatically during the next encounter. Experts disagree on whether this function is intended or a bug. So be careful which ball you use.
Performance improvements
Better performance is now achieved when completing multiple tasks, such as using a potion and the corresponding animation.
At Saturn, the “Start was Wochen” is running and among other things, you can now get the Samsung Galaxy S8 for €599. In addition, you will receive an €80 Saturn voucher for free.
Saturn celebrates the new year with the “Start was Wochen”. There are various offers where you receive a Saturn voucher as a gift. The latest offers are valid until January 22 or while stocks last.
You will receive your voucher via email starting February 21. However, it can only be redeemed with a minimum order value equal to the voucher plus one cent. For a €50 voucher, you will need to purchase something for €50.01 to use it.
Among the current offers, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is particularly interesting. Thanks to the €100 direct discount, it costs only €599, and you will receive an €80 voucher for Saturn. The S8 features a 5.8 inch Infinity Display and is powered by an Exynos 8895 Octa-Core processor. It also has 64 GB of internal storage.
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A new advertisement for the PlayStation 4 is supposed to showcase how real the world of Monster Hunter World appears. One might expect that Sony would display particularly beautiful images from the game for this purpose.
Instead, the advertisement features Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada, who immerses himself heart and soul into the game. In the TV spot, a colleague tells Yamada that Monster Hunter World seems so real. With the words “Let’s have some fun,” Yamada dashes off and transforms into a gigantic Nergigante! At least in his imagination.
Like a child, the actor jumps around, imitating various monsters from the action RPG. After Yamada showcases his powerful Nergigante swing, he drags a rock in front of him and imitates the screeching Kulu-Ya-Ku.
For the fluffyPaolumu, a fan is used, meant to represent the warm winds of the Coral Highlands . In the end, Yamada even shows so much physical effort that he buries himself in the ground to emulate the Diablos, as this lizard likes to attack from underground.
Finally, the wait is over: Epic has announced the release date for the big map expansion in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Starting Thursday, January 18th, you can blow each other’s lights out on the revamped map! We already have the patch notes for you!
This is something many players have been waiting for – the big update will go live tomorrow, Thursday January 18th. With this patch, Epic has fundamentally redesigned the map of Fortnite: Battle Royale and added new cities and locations. The highlight is the city Tilted Towers south of Loot Lake, which is likely to be the hottest landing spot in the coming weeks.
But that’s not all. In addition to the map update, there are various adjustments to weapons and gameplay. Read here what will change with version 2.2.0!
Changes to Weapons and Gameplay with Update 2.2.0
From now on, no assault rifles with scopes will drop from supply drops. In addition, Epic has improved the scope; it should now be easier to use the weapon.
In addition to some improvements to smoke grenades and Boogie Bombs friendly fire remains disabled for the time being. However, Epic leaves open the possibility of handling this differently in the future.
Furthermore, revives have been prioritized. Instead of picking up items, you will now revive a teammate who is among dropped gear.
As previously reported in detail, the map will be expanded with many interesting points. But that’s not all. The visual effects have also been improved. Players now interact with grass and bushes as they move through them.
Dusty Depot finally receives ammo crates! The amount of resources when breaking down shipping containers has also been increased.
Fortnite Update Aims to Improve Performance
Regarding performance, Epic has reportedly made significant improvements:
Level streaming is now supported. This loads the environment as you move through it, allowing for a fuller map with better performance.
The frame rate has been improved by significantly reducing the number of objects to update.
Loading times have improved significantly. On PS4 and Xbox One, it should now take more than twice as fast to load a match!
Loading assets before player search is now completed faster.
There are now significantly fewer stutters during the minute-long memory clean-up.
Objects updated during the day-night cycle now cause significantly fewer stutters.
The professional players of the Overwatch League influence the “casuals”. New strategies and hero picks are being accepted.
The Overwatch League is in full swing and attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers on Twitch to watch the matches of the pros. Watching the pros with their lightning-fast reactions has an interesting side effect – new strategies are accepted by an ever-growing mass.
Actually, the meta in Overwatch is quite set in stone. If you take a Widowmaker or a Bastion in the attack, you’ll at best be met with mockery, at worst with insults and even threats of being “reported”. But ever since the team of Seoul’s Dynasty took an insane combination of 2 snipers and a Bastion on an attacking payload map, players have accepted attempts to replicate those grand plays.
Sure: In most cases, it goes horribly wrong. But just the fact that the Overwatch League has such an influence on “normal” players is a great thing. A relaxed approach to new ideas and also the courage not to always stick with the same 10 proven heroes will surely benefit the game and the community.
Professionals as role models
Other players, on the other hand, try to completely copy their idols. This was experienced first-hand by player Pine from the team New York Excelsior. Since he made his debut in the League with McCree and shot his way into the hearts of fans, many players have been purchasing this skin for McCree and trying to replicate the miracle themselves.
While this doesn’t always succeed, the excitement generated for these players is almost palpable – even if the hit rate is nowhere near as high as that of the pros. Pine, however, impressed with his lightning-fast reactions and his anticipatory actions – such as in the following moment when he precisely targets the opposing Tracer for a fraction of a second.
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Capcom presented the “Day One Patch” of Monster Hunter World in a live stream. The abilities of the lucky pig Poogie and features introduced with the first patch 1.01 are showcased. Additionally, there was footage from the third open beta. This will be the last chance to play Monster Hunter World before the launch.
In the live stream, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto showed more gameplay of Monster Hunter World. The scenes mainly take place in the research city of Astera and the Ancient Forest.
Astera is the focal point of Monster Hunter World. Here, you can obtain quests or have weapons crafted at the forge. The Ancient Forest is the first map you can enter.
The first update 1.01 of Monster Hunter World arrives on release day
Monster Hunter World will celebrate its worldwide release on January 26 on PS4 and Xbox One. The first patch 1.01 will also arrive, bringing new features:
Watch old video sequences in online gameplay: It will be possible to rewatch old video scenes in the game. They will advance the story of Monster Hunter World.
The house pig Poogie is back! Poogie is a fan favorite and the loyal house pig of every hunter. You can carry the little pig around and cuddle it. If it likes you, it will give you tips on where to find certain items. According to legend, Poogie even brings luck…
In the stream, you can also observe the hunter talking to different NPCs. Among them is a fisherman who is fishing in the Ancient Forest.
Gameplay material from the third beta – This is what the fight against the Nergigante looks like
After the developers revealed the first information about the “Day One Patch”, they showcased footage from the third PS4 beta. This time, a fourth quest will be offered, in which you can hunt the devilish Nergigante. This Elder Dragon is covered in spikes that grow back stronger as they break off.
The video embedded below starts at the point where the hunter is in Astera: Poogie is visible. The fight with the Nergigante begins at 1:25.
https://youtu.be/pAtFTPZVP9I?t=2963
Everything you need to know about the third PS4 beta of Monster Hunter World can be found here:
The new opponent mode in GTA 5 Online sends you to exhilarating shootouts in the sky over Los Santos.
Now you can prove in GTA 5 that you are the king of the skies. With a game mode full of action and double GTA$ rewards, the developers will bring a lot of variety to the online mode in the coming days. In addition, there are again many discounts, allowing you to cheaply purchase aircraft or vehicles or upgrade your base.
Air Quota – New Opponent Mode
From now on, you can participate in the new game mode Air Quota via the main menu or in the open world. Your skills with attack helicopters, jetpacks, and other aircraft will be put to the test. Instead of just performing stunts, you will blast opponents away with rockets and cannons.
Air Quota is an air battle for up to four teams and 16 players. You will earn double GTA$ and RP in this mode until January 22.
New Classic Grotti GT500 Available
At Legendary Motorsport, the new Grotti GT500 is also available for you. As a cool classic, this car is definitely something for the stylish player in GTA 5 Online. The car costs 785,000 GTA$.
GTA 5 Online Discounts Until January 22
If you want to style your secret hideout, you can save now. Maze Bank Foreclosures has some style and customization options on offer. This includes a surveillance room with weapons and henchmen.
There is a 25% discount on:
Base Styles
Base Graphics
Surveillance Room
Vehicles are also discounted. This includes an aircraft and a weapon vehicle:
Buckingham Pyro – There is a 25% discount on the purchase price of this aircraft
HVY Nightshark – There is also a 25% discount on this weapon vehicle
Are you ready for one of the biggest monsters that Black Desert has to offer so far? Then set sail, because we are heading out to sea! There, during the upcoming event, a colossus will appear that is formidable …
Giant Monster Vell appears starting January 28 in Black Desert
This creature, also known as the “Heart of the Sea,” will appear north of Lema Island in the Unknown Sea and will represent the first boss of this caliber in Black Desert Online. There is reason enough to take a closer look at him!
Starting January 28, the epic boss Vell will appear every Sunday at 12:00 and will demand a lot from you. You’d better gather a whole crew, because doing it alone is definitely not going to work.
Colossal Quest Line: Rushing Coast
You will need to complete the event quest line that starts with the quest “Rushing Coast.” You will receive it from the Black Spirit in Velia. Once you accomplish this, you can finally acquire the Old Bartali Sailing Boat and set sail! For the duration of the event, the boat will serve you well.
Then it’s time to fight Vell with cannons and the matchlocks from aboard. But watch out: powerful AoE attacks and his tendency to go into a rage, thereby creating tidal waves, won’t make it easy for you. In the end, however, a precious treasure awaits!
This entire spectacle is doable for heroes starting at level 50.
The Golden Puppy Statue
With the current patch, there’s also a not only extremely cute but above all valuable puppy statue!
Quest line “Golden Puppy” from January 17 to January 31.
Defeat monsters, fish, or collect to obtain the Golden Puppy Statue!
The statue can be sold for 5,000,000 silver
With the current patch from January 17, bugs have also been fixed and details improved. For example, the appearance of the Black Spirit has been revised, and a new point system has been added to the game, where the loot rate is increased by your knowledge.
The MMORPG EVE Online is currently suffering from a bot problem that takes away the players’ joy in the game. The developer studio CCP Games has now addressed this issue.
Botters operate multiple accounts in the game, which generate revenue in a way that is actually not allowed. This robs honest players of the motivation to continue participating in the economy. CCP Games is aware of the problem and intends to take strong action against it.
EVE Online
Botting is terrible
According to the developers, botting is a terrible practice that also violates the rules of the game. Botting has a significant impact on the entire game, as there is only one universe and the entire economy is driven by the players. Everything in the game is produced and distributed by the fans.
Developers take action against botters
CCP Games is aware that they are currently not doing enough to combat botters. However, it is unacceptable that botters diminish the hard work of honest players, causing them to lose the desire to continue playing. Therefore, the team has come together to discuss how to take more effective action against botters.
It is one of the most crucial issues that the developers want to address in the near future. In the coming weeks and months, players will notice some changes aimed at combating botting.
As of last weekend, nearly 1000 accounts associated with botting have reportedly been banned.
Meanwhile, some players of EVE Online are taking matters into their own hands and placing bounties on botters. However, this problem should be resolved quickly, as it is already negatively affecting the economy in the game.
In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, the defenders and the goalkeeper from the TOTY (Team of the Year) are known. These players receive powerful “Team of the Year” cards.
The third round of the TOTY phase in FUT 18 is upon us!
These five players now receive upgraded “Team of the Year” cards:
De Gea – 97
Sergio Ramos – 97
Bonucci – 96
Marcelo – 96
Dani Alves – 93
These players are available from 7 PM for 48 hours in the packs. They replace the TOTY midfielders, who will no longer be in the sets from then on. We suspect that afterwards (from Friday) the entire TOTY will be in the packs – at least, that has been the case in recent years. Update January 19th: The entire team is now in the packs!
Once the TOTY players are available, you can pull them from the packs for a limited time, as long as you have a bit of luck. There will be special pack offers during this time. After that, it will only be possible to purchase the TOTY players on the transfer market, where they will fetch high prices.
It applies:
Once the TOTY cards are in the packs, the standard cards of the respective players can no longer be pulled from the packs.
A set must be able to contain rare gold players in order to have a chance at a TOTY player.
If you own a standard card of a TOTY player, nothing happens to that card. If you want a TOTY player, you must pull it from sets or buy it on the transfer market.
The chances of pulling a TOTY player are just as high as the chances of pulling the standard card of the corresponding player at another time.
The highlight in this TDW 18 is Suarez with a strong 94 rating. James Rodriguez and Son are also strong with a rating of 87 each. From a Bundesliga perspective, Werner is still interesting:
TOTW 18 – Ratings of Player Cards in Ultimate Team
Starting XI:
Substitutes:
These were the Predictions for Team of the Week 18 in FUT 18
TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players deserve a place in the upcoming Team of the Week. These predictions do not always agree 100% with the official TOTW, and it is therefore risky to act on the transfer market based on these, but they give a good overview of which players could receive the coveted special cards.
We provide an overview of predictions from various FIFA sites.
Heung Min Son [LF] 86 > 87 – South Korea – Tottenham
Oxlade-Chamberlain [RF] 80 > 83 – England – Liverpool
Davidson [LF] 65 > 74 – Brazil – Chaves
What is the Team of the Week (TOTW) in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?
Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. This also applies to FIFA 18. In this case, players who performed outstandingly in real football over the past week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes.
You can obtain TOTW cards within a week from the packs that may contain Rare (Gold) players. However, the chance of this is considered low. Additionally, it is possible for you to buy these on the transfer market if offered by other players. The prices for them are usually extremely high.
The Team of the Week 18 is available from January 17 at 7 PM until January 24 at 7 PM in the packs.
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There is not one way to become happy and successful. This is exemplified by the Swede Lucas “Mendokusaii” Håkansson, who initially just wanted to take a one-year break from school – and now earns his living playing Overwatch.
Lucas Håkansson struggled with depression and anxiety early on; he often felt like he didn’t fit into the system. He was always missing, for example: the puzzle piece that could have given him drive and a goal.
This missing piece was probably video games for Lucas.
In the games he found the fulfillment and meaning he had been looking for. While he continued to struggle in his academic career, he thrived in the virtual worlds. Games like Counter-Strike made his life “bearable,” as Lucas “Mendokusaii” Håkansson told the US siteKotaku during the Overwatch League Media Day.
Source: Instagram. Nickname: “mendokusaii”
Father initially wanted to protect his son from gaming
It was to be expected that his father was initially not pleased. The father imposed house arrest to protect his son from the things he saw in video games: addiction and aggression potential.
But later, when Lucas showed serious commitment as a teenager and it became obvious that gaming was the only thing that could truly fulfill him, his father relented.
The father began to dive into the subject himself. His game of choice: Call of Duty. Lucas’ enthusiasm rubbed off on him, and in the end, the father played an important role in his son’s gaming career.
Father takes son completely out of school
For Lucas, the plans toward professionalization were rather lax. “Let’s see if I can make a name for myself during this year off from school,” he thought. In Sweden, such a year off is quite common.
But it was precisely his father who had other plans in the meantime.
“Focus on the game and pursue your dream. And if you fail, then you fail!”, the father promptly announced and took Lucas out of school so he could concentrate on his path. Together, they went all in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p69Xql_uWpw
Next stop: E-Sports professional
This led to daily training sessions of up to 18 hours, during which Lucas eventually moved from team to team and finally joined the Houston Outlaws. Luckily, his father’s dedication paid off: He cleaned Lucas’ room, provided food and drinks, and supported his son’s training.
At just 19 years old, Lucas has grown into a pro with his father’s help, now lives in Los Angeles, and tries to keep in close contact with his father despite the time difference. By the way, his father is now also an enthusiastic Overwatch player – and often yells at his teammates when things don’t go as planned.
Life does not always go as planned
Guddy says: Lucas was lucky to have a father who ultimately supported him unconditionally and still does. Earning money doing something that truly fulfills you is not something everyone can say.
Still, this should not be a plea to drop out of school immediately and game 18 hours a day! It takes a considerable amount of luck, perseverance, and skill – and stable support. But it’s an interesting journey that can inspire you to pursue your goals and have determination!
For those who enjoy completing old raids solo in World of Warcraft, it is now a different story. Many raids are now too difficult.
Patch 7.3.5 of World of Warcraft is now live and provides players with many improvements. However, not only positive aspects have made their way into the update, but also some issues.
Many players report on Reddit that they are no longer able to complete old raids solo.
Fights that previously lasted just a few seconds now take several minutes. Bosses that once had only a measly 12 million health points now have up to 200 million health points, even exceeding some bosses from more recent content. Some bosses that were previously a walk in the park, like Ra-Den or the Sha of Pride, can no longer be handled solo.
But scaling is also going crazy elsewhere. Immerseus, the first boss from the Siege of Orgrimmar, now hits players for 4 million damage, making even well-equipped characters look outdated in their current state.
Outdated raid instances, such as the Siege of Orgrimmar or the Throne of Thunder, are a great source for transmog gear. Many players use these raids as “fillers” to pass a few hours a day and acquire new gear. This patch has taken content away from such players – at least currently – as they can no longer complete the raids.
This situation appears to be a bug. Blizzard did not intend for the overhaul of the old world to make old raids uncompletable for players. A hotfix should be expected soon that will make the old raids easier again.
Due to the high prices in GTA 5 Online, players resort to money glitches even though they would normally never take such measures. Others take pride in their hard-earned in-game money and cannot understand the other side. The expensive real estate and cars divide the GTA community, believes our author Patrick.
Without a doubt, Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular games on the gaming market. This is evidenced by GTA V alone setting new player records even in its fifth year after release.
However, there is also criticism of GTA 5 and its online mode. The in-game prices that developers charge for content are too high for many players.
Instead of engaging in days of grinding adventures, more and more gamers are opting for the easier solution and taking advantage of money glitches. This is not welcomed by players who do not exploit these gaps. They believe that the glitchers devalue the grinding effort they have put in.
Players forget their morals and become “glitchers”
Developers often enforce lighter penalties if any at all compared to cheaters.
These glitches come in many forms. Sometimes an object disappears due to a graphical error, allowing visibility through walls, or one earns much more in-game currency through tricks than planned by the developers.
No additional software is required to exploit the glitches; players usually exploit gaps or problems within the video game.
This is one of the main arguments for why glitchers want to distinguish themselves from cheaters. “We only exploit the errors that GTA provides us. If Rockstar did their job properly, we wouldn’t even have the opportunity.” – This is the core message. Whether this statement is correct or not is for each individual to decide.
“I usually don’t use glitches, but GTA V forces me to!”
High acquisition prices for cars or properties in the online world of GTA 5 lead to criticism. This leads to interesting statements like: “I don’t use cheats or glitches in any other game, but in GTA 5 Online, I make an exception. These prices are simply way too high!”
If you believe the players, they are generally averse to cheating. But in Grand Theft Auto V, it is different.
Are the “too high prices” really the reason for it? Or is it the grind factor? Or perhaps the players’ expectations? Because anyone can eventually afford and tune a super sports car. However, very few are content with a single car: to afford all cars, one must either put in more hours of work into the game or resort to real money purchases. Or they can exploit glitches.
“Those who want something nice should earn it and not cheat”
On the other hand, there are players in the GTA 5 community who clearly oppose exploiting glitches. Many do not differentiate between glitch and cheat. When others earn more money through tricks by exploiting mistakes in the game, it is fraud for non-glitchers.
This makes “legitimate” players feel bad. As if their hours of grinding work are being undermined by effortlessly achieving the same earnings through a glitch.
In the early days of GTA 5 Online, expensive cars were still a kind of status symbol. Players thought, “Wow, he’s driving around in this noble car; he must have earned a lot of money.” Today, players could just buy the flying Deluxo because they exploited a glitch for an hour instead of grinding for days to save up.
GTA Online prices for properties and vehicles – Too high or just right?
Creating an online character for GTA 5 allows players to experience a lot. This includes thrilling races with super sports cars and spontaneous meetings with other players in the open world.
But those who want to shine with elegant Ferrari replicas or other high-bred super sports cars first need to dig deep into their pockets. As a winner of a typical car race, you win on average a few tens of thousands of GTA$.
A new sports car costs around 1.5 million GTA dollars in its base condition. It’s clear that it takes effort if you want to treat yourself to something fancy. And who drives around with the base version of a car? For a car with a spoiler, new paint job, engine tuning, lowered suspension, new rims, and a color-coordinated interior, you can easily spend another million GTA dollars.
However, racing and PvP games are not the only way to boost your bank account. Rockstar offers various in-game activities, but they require initial capital.
Ways to make money
There are many ways to make money in GTA Online. As a drug dealer, arms smuggler, or car exporter, you can earn quite a bit of cash. But these businesses require a certain initial investment.
To work as a CEO, for instance, to export cars, you first need to buy an office. Offices with a view of the vibrant city of Los Santos can easily cost four million dollars. Additionally, depending on the business sector, there are costs for a corresponding warehouse. For the successful export of a luxury car, there is a commission of 100,000 GTA$, minus 20,000 GTA$ and any repair costs.
Heists bring in a lot of money with a good team. The missions are partly designed for two to four players and can be carried out at various difficulty levels. The higher the difficulty, the bigger the rewards. As a reward, you can quickly earn a few hundred thousand GTA dollars. For large missions, even millions are at stake. This way, you quickly earn your super sports car.
If you don’t want to deal with the work of being a CEO or biker club leader in GTA 5, or just need money quickly, you might resort to Shark Cards. This is Rockstar’s answer to the question of how to quickly get money in the game.
Many players find the prices too high. To help you get an idea, we show you an overview of the Shark Card prices from the Steam Store:
And what can you buy with all that money?
As a comparison of what to do with the in-game money, here are a few vehicle prices in GTA 5 Online:
The flying Deluxo costs over 4.7 million GTA dollars without discount – About €50
A jetpack costs 3.6 million GTA dollars ~ About €38
For the futuristic tank, you pay 3.8 million GTA dollars – More than €38
Latest super sports cars already cost over 1 million GTA dollars without tuning – At least €15
Planes cost partially over 6 million GTA dollars – Here, buying a €75 Shark Card is tempting
Players say: “It’s kind of funny that we can either buy a vehicle in GTA 5 or get a new game for the same money.”
The counterargument is that Rockstar has released numerous DLCs with new content (properties, vehicles, missions, game modes, and now even heists) for free since the release. Players are willing to pay a few euros for in-game money.
Others are looking for an alternative. They don’t want to pay and also don’t want to grind for days. They then follow YouTubers and forums that deal with glitches and fill their pockets with millions of GTA dollars, buying garages full of cars and can throw money around.
What do you think about glitch users in GTA 5 Online? Have you ever taken advantage of such problems for your own benefit, or do you earn your money through the legitimate options provided by Rockstar?
The open beta of Skylords Reborn, the revival of the online strategy game Battleforge, has a launch date.
The online strategy game Battleforge was ahead of its time, as card-collecting games are quite popular today. However, Battleforge had to be discontinued in 2013 due to lack of interest. But a group of fans is bringing it back under the name Skylords Reborn with the permission of Electronic Arts.
Open beta for everyone
On January 30, the open beta will start, and anyone with an account in the official forum can participate. Skylords will be a free-to-play game. One of Electronic Arts’ conditions was that the developers are not allowed to earn money from the title. This means that the booster packs, which you get new cards from, can be unlocked with in-game currency.
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Everything like before – with an outlook for future expansions
Skylords Reborn aims to stay as close to the original version of Battleforge as possible. You will still assemble a deck from cards that represent your units, spells, and buildings. With this deck, you will compete on battlefields like in a real-time strategy game to achieve victory.
Electronic Arts allowed the team to expand the game. However, all DLCs must be free, just like the card packs.
Initially, the open beta will start with the familiar base game. If you are eager to play Battleforge again, you can join the open beta of Skylords Reborn from January 30.
With Curse of Osiris and Season 2, there are plenty of new faction weapons that you can earn through the Faction Rally in Destiny 2. However, there is a problem: they are not dropping.
On reddit, many users complain that they have not received a single new weapon yet. The first videos on YouTube show that the team battles do not have new loot, that players should save their tokens, and that Bungie needs to implement a hotfix soon. It is assumed that there is a bug here – after all, a Faction Rally in a new season without new weapons would be quite lame. Update: Here is Bungie’s statement.
In the game itself, you can march to the factions and inspect the possible contents of the engrams. And indeed: No new faction weapons are displayed in the loot pool. Only new ghost shells, sparrows, ships, and shaders, old weapons and armor pieces, as well as a new pistol called Peace through Consensus:
Peace through Consensus, however, has only unimpressive perks (precision and stability are improved when firing from the hip) and a special unlocking condition: you must pledge loyalty to each faction.
Are there any new faction weapons at all?
But what about the “real” new faction weapons? Are there any at all?
A look into the databases shows: Yes, each faction has been given five new weapons with Curse of Osiris and Season 2.
So far, we have not received any official statement from Bungie about how to obtain these weapons. Currently not through the faction engrams. And the three new auto rifles are the winner weapons in the current rally, so they are not available in the engrams either.
Possibly, the remaining new faction weapons will only be made available in the upcoming team battles, but many Guardians speculate that this is more of a bug. The fact that no new faction weapons can currently drop from the engrams is already strange. For those who already have all armor pieces and all old weapons, it hardly pays off to open faction engrams.
Actually, since the Hotfix 1.1.1.3, all items from Season 2 should also be available to Guardians without the DLC. It is possible that the fix caused the problem, and that the faction weapons are no longer available to anyone.
We now provide an overview of the new faction weapons of Season 2 that can be found in the databases.
Note: The auto rifles are the winner weapons of the first Faction Rally in Season 2.
The new faction weapons of the New Monarchy
Loquitor IV – Auto Rifle
Stats:
Perks:
Penetrating Shell:Slow fire and high damage. The weapon is more precise when standing still and using the sight.
Penetrating Reserves:The last rounds of a magazine deal more damage.
Choice between:
Ricochet Rounds:Rounds bounce off hard surfaces. Increases stability, slightly increases range
Extended Mag:Increases magazine size
Alloyed Magazine:Increased reload speed when the magazine is empty.
Right Action II – Pulse Rifle
Stats:
Perks:
Penetrating Shell:Slow fire and high damage. The weapon is more precise when standing still and using the sight.
In most MMORPGs and online games, you can choose your hero from a number of classes. Usually, there are only a handful of hero types, but some games really stand out and offer dozens of classes.
Especially in online role-playing games, classes are indispensable. After all, they strongly define which role you take in the game and what place your hero has in the raid. Many MMORPGs basically settle for the following archetypes:
A heavily armored warrior
A ranged ranger
A fragile rogue who attacks from behind
A fragile wizard who can deal massive damage
A type of priest who heals and buffs
Sometimes, there are additional classes that are usually a mix of the standard classes mentioned above.
However, some games are tired of the same old stereotypes and introduce more than just a handful of hero types. Here, we present three such games that have many classes.
Final Fantasy XIV
The online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV offers a large number of classes. In addition to the typical hero types for combat, there is also a class for every crafting and gathering profession. Furthermore, the archetypes are further divided into basic “classes” and advanced “jobs.” In the following paragraphs, you will learn how it all works.
Classes and Professions
Your hero’s career in Final Fantasy XIV begins with a basic class. They are divided into warriors and mages. Among the fighters, you will find 5 classes, such as Gladiator, Archer, or Lancer. The mages have 3 classes and can choose from Druid, Arcanist, and Thaumaturge.
In addition, you can choose an unlimited number of crafting and gathering classes and level them up as you wish. There are 8 crafters and 3 gatherers. Just equip the corresponding weapons or tools, and you become a blacksmith, chef, or fisherman.
Free Class Choice and Rogues from Level 10
If you have chosen a class that you do not like, then you do not have to be sad in Final Fantasy 14. Because starting from level 10, you can join various guilds and level another class. The rogue class is also added, which you cannot choose from the beginning of the game.
If you want to change your class, simply equip the weapons of the new class, and the archer becomes a mage or tank.
Choose a Job!
Up to level 30, you can freely experiment with the 9 basic classes. After reaching level 30, jobs await you. These are advanced classes that usually build on the basic classes and offer important upgrades.
For example, a tanky Gladiator can become an even tankier Paladin, and archers can learn valuable buff magic as Bards. Furthermore, they can now even compose their own music!
In total, there are 15 advanced jobs in Final Fantasy XIV that complement your basic classes. The newly introduced jobs of Red Mage and Samurai do not require a base class and can be leveled directly from level 50.
No One is Useless!
In the game, all classes are valuable and useful. You can build your raid however you like. As long as you pay attention to having a good mix of tanks, healers, and damage dealers, no class is superfluous. Also practical: You can save job-crossing gear sets and thus only change the weapon when you switch from one tank to another.
Attention: The system described here is quite complicated and a holdover from the turbulent past and history of Final Fantasy XIV. The class selection is set to be simplified with the upcoming update 5.0. Additionally, even more jobs are expected to be added.
His life is not really going well right now. That’s why this WoW player is doing a Level 60 “speedrun” in which he will only kill pigs.
When a patch is released on the WoW servers that brings new content or features to the game, it is always exciting for the community. A large portion of players will rush to the new content. For example, with patch 7.3.5, the final wing of Antorus, the Burning Throne is available.
However, a player is doing something that outsiders would call “crazy”. He is doing a speedrun to reach Level 60. In doing so, he will only kill pigs.
A lost bet and the step back into life
On Monday, Ian “ianexplosion” made a fateful bet on Reddit. He posted in the WoW subreddit that he would do a speedrun from Level 1 to Level 60 by only killing pigs if Blizzard releases patch 7.3.5 on January 16.
Shortly thereafter, the developers at Blizzard announced that the update would be released on the specified day. Ian says he had some feeling that the patch would actually come out on January 16, “but with Blizzard, you never know”. Now he is taking his bet and has already been grinding his lengthy way to Level 60 for several hours.
Because effectively this method of leveling is not efficient. It will take him several hours or even days to reach his goal. And wild boars are really not the most exciting encounters in World of Warcraft.
https://www.twitch.tv/ianxplosion
Killing the pigs is a reminder of the South Park episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft,” where Cartman and his friends are repeatedly killed in WoW by a higher-level player, forcing them to grind wild boars to achieve a high level and fight back.
With the new WoW patch 7.3.5, the zones in World of Warcraft scale with the player’s level. This makes the planned grinding easier. Players from the community have already sent Ian routes where he can continuously find pigs to kill for his big goal.
Special circumstances motivated him
In a video, Ian explains how this special livestream event came about. He lost his job and his girlfriend and was then at rock bottom. He watched livestreams and kept reading jokes on Reddit about the “Make Love, Not Warcraft” episode of South Park.
When his bet received so much support on Reddit, he became motivated again for the first time. Many players from the gaming community are supporting Ian and wishing him the best, donating in his livestream, and watching his adventure to Level 60.
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