Lost Ark, the action MMO from South Korea, is currently in its second Closed Beta in Asia. In an impressive gameplay video, you can experience a desperate siege battle against a legion of demons.
Lost Ark is an action MMO inspired by Diablo 3. Even in the second Closed Beta, there are extremely impressive scenes from the game to see. Particularly cool is a mission where you desperately defend a fortress against a gigantic horde of demons.
The site specialized in Asia-Games, Septaru.com, has already been able to play the beta of Lost Ark extensively and showcases the demon invasion in all its glory in a gameplay video.
Fight against the demon invasion offers cinematic action
One of the coolest scenes so far from Lost Ark is the invasion of a legion of grotesque demons. Suddenly, massive behemoths burst forth from burning chasms in the ground. Dimensions rifts open up everywhere, and thousands of jumping, hopping, and crawling grotesque creatures rush out.
Your hero is all alone and must first escape the endless hordes and climb a rope to a nearby fortress wall. But there is already a state of emergency. The demons are attacking the bastion, and you must stop them!
In Lost Ark, you shoot demons with cannons
To manage the flood of enemies somewhat, you can man hefty cannons atop the walls and effectively decimate the demon horde. The heavy artillery seems to be the only way to take down the massive demon titans.
To prevent the towering giants from tearing down the walls, you first have to stun them with precise shots and then give them the rest over time. Whenever a colossus dies, it falls with a great crash.
Final battle against the demon jester
If you hold out long enough, reinforcements will finally arrive and free the fortress. After that, however, you still have to fight your way out of demon territory and slay more monsters in classic Diablo style.
Thanks to the cinematic presentation, there’s always something happening, and your journey through the wasteland is repeatedly enlivened by cool scenes. For instance, a bridge is taken down in slow motion by a colossus just as you are about to cross.
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In the end, you can expect a thrillingly staged duel against a sort of demonic jester as a boss fight. We have embedded the video from Steparu about the demon invasion in Lost Ark here for you. Enjoy watching!
Unfortunately, it is still unknown when Lost Ark will be released – both in Korea and here with us.
An overview of the 3rd generation in Pokémon GO: Wailmer and Wailord are the giant whale Pokémon, considered among the largest monsters. Heavy competition for the tired giant “Snorlax”.
This time it’s about the water Pokémon Wailmer and Wailord, known as “whale Pokémon.” Are they the new must-have tanks for raid battles?
Where can you find Wailmer or Wailord in Pokémon GO, how strong are they?
The two giant sea creatures can presumably be found in water biomes. At the beach, along coastlines, near the sea, and at larger lakes.
Source: http://pokemon.wikia.com
The attack and defense values of Wailmer and Wailord
Experts have already calculated the values of the third generation Pokémon for Pokémon GO. The same formula was used as for the Pokémon of the 2nd generation. Therefore, the following values for Wailmer and Wailord in Pokémon GO are assumed:
Wailmer
ATK: 136
DEF: 68
HP: 260
Max. CP: 1424
Excerpt from the PokéDex (Ruby Version): Wailmer’s nostrils are above its eyes. This playful Pokémon loves to frighten people by spouting seawater stored in its body with all its might.
Source: PokeFans.net
Wailord
ATK: 175
DEF: 87
HP: 340
Max. CP: 2258
Excerpt from the PokéDex (Ruby Version): Wailord is currently the largest of all identified Pokémon. It floats motionlessly on the open sea and consumes enormous amounts of food through its gigantic mouth.
With its 340 stamina points, Wailord is in the range of Snorlax. Its ATK value of 175 is just above that of Blastoise (171 ATK). Since there is no Mega Evolution for the whale Pokémon, these are the highest values we expect.
Do the whales fit into the meta or even in gyms?
We assume that the whales can perform well in certain situations. They are probably not the new ultimate choice. Wailmer and Wailord fight effectively against ground, rock, and fire-type Pokémon.
It becomes problematic (at least visually) when trying to fit the giant whales into a gym. Wailord measures over 14 meters in length and weighs 398 kilos.
We anticipate the following attacks for Wailord
Hydro Pump
Lake
Avalanche
Blizzard
Icy Wind
Body Slam
Shiny Wailmer and Wailord
A normal Wailmer has a dark blue back and a light belly. A normal Wailord has a blue back with white spots and a light belly.
The shiny variants of both Pokémon have a purple back – the belly remains the same.
If the wrong characters are killed in World of Warcraft, reinforcements quickly arrive. This leads to amusing acts of revenge.
In World of Warcraft, wild PvP skirmishes occasionally break out in the open world – at least when you’re wandering around on a PvP server. Of course, you were aware of this when creating your character and now have to live with the fact that at one corner or another, a ganker is waiting to beat your character back into the virtual grave over and over again.
It’s really annoying when you just want to quietly quest or at least turn in a weekly mission. Currently, there’s a time-walking event happening in WoW where players need to turn in a quest on the Timeless Isle to receive a large amount of Timeless Coins.
Guild Impunity on a Revenge Mission
However, when your faction is outnumbered, the quest giver is often besieged and turning in the mission can stretch on for hours. One of these victims was the guild leader of the Swiss guild Impunity – and that became quite annoying for him after a while.
As is proper for a comradeship community, a large part of his guild moves in and prepares to clear the way for their leader.
With a mass stealth, the group sneaks up… and just see for yourselves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nfAU4B5p8k
Not 10 seconds later, quite a few Alliance players are lying in the dust and the Horde has (very honorably, of course) secured their territory. The best part is probably the amused giggle of the guild leader (about second 24), who clearly shows his satisfaction over his revenge.
Sometimes it can be so nice to simply be able to turn in a quest.
Have you had such nice community experiences with your guild in WoW? Or are you roaming as a “Lone Wolf” and just weathering such problems?
A perfidious plan has brought down the alliance Circle of Two in EVE Online. The leader has lost everything he built up in 14 years. Even the traitor is now practically done with EVE.
September 11, 2017, will go down in the annals of EVE Online as the day of the “greatest betrayal” in the glorious history of the sci-fi MMORPG. EVE players already call September 11 “Judgement Day”, the day of the Last Judgment.
We reported on what happened there: A member of the powerful alliance “Circle of Two” betrayed his own people, robbed the money and blueprints, and handed the space stations over to the enemies. In the days following this betrayal, the alliance collapsed.
The clan leader himself was permanently banned by developer CCP after he publicly made a threat against the traitor. Thousands of players have since left the alliance. The enemies, from the Imperium, triumph and celebrate themselves for this successful coup.
Personal conflict escalated into betrayal
Two weeks later, it is now known how it all happened. It was a perfectly executed betrayal with deep consequences and a long backstory. The traitors are all too willing to play their roles in the game and readily provide information to sites like Kotaku or PC Gamer.
After all, betrayal is part of the game in EVE Online, part of a “meta-game” that takes place in conversations outside of the game, and some prefer to play that much more than the actual MMORPG.
Clearly, there had been tensions for a long time between the later traitor, The Judge, and the leader of his alliance, Gigx.
According to The Judge, he always had to pick up the diplomatic shards and try to hold the fragile power structure in EVE together while his boss, Gigx, was an egomaniac who demanded absolute obedience.
Gigx was the star of his alliance and was revered there like a demigod. This increasingly frustrated The Judge. He apparently felt underappreciated.
With the latest patches, it became increasingly difficult to maintain Circle of Two’s diplomatic connections with other alliances. The chief diplomat had to work hard here, while his leader didn’t care and acted rather counterproductively. All of this led to growing tensions between The Judge and Gigx, at least according to the traitor’s account.
Betrayal built up over a year
One of the enemies, Aryth, took advantage of these tensions. He recognized these tensions over a year ago and gradually persuaded The Judge into the grand betrayal.
Aryth’s alliance, the Goonswarm Federation, had an outstanding score to settle with Circle of Two. When Goonswarm was embroiled in a war in 2016, their allies, the Circle of Two, severed all ties to them and abandoned them in their hour of need. The announcement to break all bridges even came from The Judge at that time. Goonswarm had to clear the field and withdrew to lick their wounds.
Goonswarm vowed to take terrible revenge on Circle of Two at that time. Aryth began to look for potential traitors within Circle of Two at player meetings. There, he early on recognized The Judge as a possible target due to his growing dissatisfaction with his situation and leader Gigx.
The final maneuver to bring The Judge to betrayal then took place in a bar in Iceland. Even in the presence of one of the EVE developers, who wanted to find out what the “meta-game” of EVE actually is and how it is played.
There, Aryth finally made The Judge the offer after a few drinks to destroy Circle of Two and join the Goonswarm Federation.
Everything happens while the boss sleeps – Game of Thrones as a model
The betrayal itself was orchestrated to cause maximum damage. The Judge could see as an administrator in Teamspeak exactly when Gigx went offline, then he waited a while until he was sure that the alliance leader was sleeping and carried out his betrayal.
It came with an announcement like from the TV series Game of Thrones. While it was said in the famous scene of the Red Wedding “The Lannister send their regards”, the betrayal began with the message: “Aryth and The Judge send their regards.”
The Judge transferred billions in ISK and blueprints from the treasury of Circle of Two and handed over the Keepstar citadel to the enemies of Goonswarm, who immediately began a surprise attack.
When Gigx woke up and learned what had happened, it was already too late. Furious, Gigx then threatened in the alliance chat that he would cut off The Judge’s hands. However, The Judge had anticipated the outburst of rage and set another trap. The Judge made Gigx’s threat public by live-streaming the alliance chat on Twitch, forcing developer CCP to permanently ban Gigx.
Gigx lost in one hour, he says, everything he has built up in 14 years.
The game is over for the traitor as well
The traitor, The Judge, knew what Aryth and Goonswarm Federation saw in him: a potential double agent who could be turned.
The Judge knows what the action means for him: No one will trust him anymore. His days as one of the “powerful” in EVE are numbered: “Money comes and goes, your reputation is all you have in EVE Online. No one will give me the keys to a Keepstar anymore,” he says in a conversation with Kotaku.
The Judge got his revenge. Real revenge, revenge in the “Rains of Castamere” style – revenge like in Game of Thrones. He is now ready to step back from EVE Online.
His victim, Gigx, has no other choice after his permanent ban. “It is finally time for other things,” Gigx tells the magazine PC Gamer.
Aryth, on the other hand, the puppeteer behind all of this, loves EVE more than ever. The entire action has rekindled his love for EVE and the brutal meta-game.
Lost Ark is an upcoming action MMO from South Korea. It is currently in the second closed beta phase. The beautiful gameplay enchants with stunning graphics and dynamic action gameplay. See here how the first steps in the action MMO play out.
Lost Ark is still only available in South Korea and is in its second closed beta. Therefore, there is now quite a bit of gameplay material. The Asia-games specialized site Steparu.com has invested several hours into Lost Ark and created some insightful gameplay videos.
For example, from the first gameplay moments in the story of the sorceress.
Gameplay of the Sorceress Class in the Realm of Rohendel
In the videos shown by Steparu regarding the gameplay of the sorceress, it is about a dark danger that threatens the fairytale magical realm of Rohendel. While the story may not be completely clear for those who are not proficient in Korean, we witness a gathering of wizards being roughly interrupted by a dark elven figure.
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After that, the action really kicks off and the pretty elven sorceress runs through the beautiful realm of Rohendel, taking out enemies in a row. It is evident that even starting heroes in Lost Ark can deal significant damage. Single attacks like devastating area nukes are apparently possible early in the game.
Dynamic Story Instead of Constant Grind
During the slaughter fest, it quickly becomes apparent that in Lost Ark you are not just blasting helpless enemy creatures in droves. Rather, there are repeated story scenes and dynamic events. For example, at one point you have to escort a kind of “cute Pokémon”.
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The little creature then rushes at enemies and becomes large and dangerous – but still remains somehow cute. If you want to convince yourself of the quality of the gameplay of Lost Ark: We have embedded Steparu’s videos here. Enjoy watching.
Unfortunately, it is still unclear when Lost Ark will be released in Korea or even worldwide.
In this tier list, we show you the strongest and weakest heroes from Arena of Valor. Which heroes are “op” and which are too weak?
Arena of Valor offers you a large selection of various heroes. These characters are categorized and fulfill the roles of tanks, warriors, mages, marksmen, assassins, and support.
In each category, there are heroes considered “strong.” Others are played less frequently by professionals because they are weaker than others. In this tier list, we show you the strongest and weakest heroes from Arena of Valor.
AOV Tier List – September 2017
This overview list is based on a forum post by FeedingSand. The heroes have been categorized based on their popularity among professional players represented in the highest rankings.
The heroes are categorized from extremely strong “S+” descending to the weakest heroes in category “D.” Here, S+ stands for heroes that are currently so strong that a hotfix with nerfs is needed. In the D category, there are heroes that should be avoided because they are weak at this time.
Explanations of the Categories – Descending from “strong” to “weak”
S+
These heroes stand in the highest category because their ratios, base damage, or mechanics are extremely strong. As opponents, these characters feel almost “unfair”.
S
Good heroes that are present in almost all high-ranked matches. They have a strong influence on the game outcome.
A
Here you will find strong heroes who can manage well on their own and are not dependent on the help of other heroes to be effective.
B
In this category, the heroes are “strong but not excessive.” The selection does not seem “unfair” to opponents but still contributes a lot to the game.
C
Heroes in this tier level have little reason to be played. There are significantly better options in the upper categories. If you enjoy playing heroes from this tier, you should be aware of their weaknesses.
D
Unplayable. Heroes from this category should only be chosen if you want a challenge. You make it hard for your team to win. Your skills with these heroes need to be particularly developed if you want to “achieve something” with them.
Do you want to fulfill a specific role in your team and are looking for the “right” champion for it? In the following overview, you will see the top 3 selection for each role in Arena of Valor. The selection is slightly smaller for support.
Tanks: Taara, Cresht, Arthur – Then Chaugnar
Warriors: Zephys, Lu Bu, Ormarr – Then Skud
Assassins: Batman, Zuka, Murad – Then Kriknak
Mages: Jinnar, Kahlii, Preyta – Then Raz
Marksmen: Violet, Tel’Annas, Yorn – Then Slimz
Support: Peura, Alice
Have you had similar experiences with the strengths of the heroes? Which heroes do you like to play the most?
This week, the first Faction Rally begins in Destiny 2. However, there is no doubt in advance about which faction will be the winner.
On Tuesday, September 26 at 11 AM, the kickoff for the first “Faction Rally” in Destiny 2 will sound. The faction leaders Arach Jalaal (Dead Orbit), Lakshmi-2 (Future War Cult), and Executor Hideo (New Monarchy) enter the new Tower for the first time and try to convince the Guardians to join their cause.
Compared to Destiny 1, not much has changed about these three factions. You can still
belong to only one faction per character,
support that faction by completing all possible activities (public events, Lost Sectors, Strikes, Raids, Crucible)
and earn exclusive, faction-specific weapons, armor pieces, and shaders.
In short: Join a faction, play Destiny 2, and collect gear from that faction.
However, there is a significant new feature: A winning faction will be crowned on October 3. The faction whose Guardians gather the most faction reward packages during this time will win the first Faction Rally.
The special thing about it is: Each faction has a special weapon that they only offer to the Guardians if they emerge as the winner:
Dead Orbit – Scout Rifle:
New Monarchy – Hand Cannon:
Future War Cult – Pulse Rifle:
However, the winning faction does not only offer this special weapon to the Guardians who have sworn loyalty to them. But to all Guardians. However, the difference is that the Guardians who were members of the winning faction only have to pay 1000 Glimmer for the weapon, while all others have to pay 50,000.
For example, if Dead Orbit wins, starting October 3, you can purchase the Scout Rifle. The other two weapons will not be available. And most likely, that will indeed happen.
Congratulations, Dead Orbit
There is no doubt: Dead Orbit will take the race. Unless Bungie employs complicated mechanics that relate the number of reward packages to the faction members and convolute the whole process. However, Bungie has only communicated that the faction whose Guardians collect the most faction reward packages will win. In other words, the faction with the most members will likely claim victory.
Surveys have also started on reddit and in other forums, with the Dead Orbit consistently receiving more votes than the other factions combined.
Even Bungie seems to have no doubts that Dead Orbit will be the winner. The community manager Cozmo joked on Twitter: “What do you think, who will win, and why will it be Dead Orbit?”
The reason for this “Dead Orbit” dominance is quickly found: Many Guardians want the shaders and armor pieces in the cool, black design. They care more about the look than the “ideology” of this faction.
The question is only whether Bungie will keep this system for future Faction Rallies. Otherwise, it could well be that the Guardians will never gain access to the special winning weapons of the other two factions. Whether Dead Orbit can be dethroned so quickly is rather unlikely.
What do you think about this? How reasonable is such a competition between factions when one faction is extremely superior in numbers?
Fortnite will soon receive new updates for the PvE mode “Save the World”. There will be a new game mode, more heroes, and a spooky event with a new area for Halloween.
In Fortnite, everyone is currently talking about the new PvP mode Battle Royale and the dispute with PUBG developer Bluehole. However, fundamentally, Fortnite is still designed for PvE and base building. Therefore, there will soon be more of that, including a new game mode and a fun Halloween event.
New PvE Mode Horde Bash in October
For fans of well-crafted coop monster bashing, there will be a new supply soon. Before October 17, the game mode “Horde Bash” is set to arrive. It is supposed to be a typical horde mode. That means you build a base beforehand and fend off wave after wave of enemies. The enemies will become more powerful through random mutations, but you will receive immediately usable defenses for your fort through victories.
Also included in Horde Bash:
4 new heroes
9 new weapons
New Quests
Halloween Comes to Fortnite with Hexsylvania Map
In October, a Halloween event is also set to arrive. The spooky fun will take place in a dedicated region called “Hexsylvania”. Everything there is themed in a spooky look, and there will be new quests and 8 Halloween heroes available.
However, it is still unclear whether the new heroes are actually complete creations or just reskins of known heroes.
More Control Over Loot and Fewer Trolls
Until the end of the year, the developers want to improve some aspects of Fortnite:
The global chat is supposed to be improved, for example, allowing all players to be seen in the chat, and trolls can be reported directly in the chat for misconduct.
To deal with trolls and flamers, first, large numbers will be banned. After that, they want to ensure that good behavior in the game is rewarded. A karma system should address this.
Events are to have quests that promise a specific reward.
With the December update, there should be a system that allows you to acquire desired items directly through any type of in-game currency.
It should become easier to obtain certain variants of weapons.
Ultima creator Richard “Lord British” Garriott shocks fans of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar with his statement that he prefers to play mobile games. Originally, the online game was even planned as a mobile game.
The release of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar is getting closer. This week there should be more information on whether the release will still take place this year. Meanwhile, monthly fundraising campaigns are taking place to keep the operation of the development studio going.
While the previous Steam reviews have been mixed and the current ratings are even “Mostly Negative,” Richard Garriott, designer of SotA, has caused a bit of a shock among his fans.
Richard Garriott prefers mobile games
During Dragon Con in early September, he and SotA producer Starr Long were asked what both of them like to play privately. Garriott stated that he mainly plays on his mobile. He travels a lot, and so he can easily play something on the go.
He even admits that he has played through less than ten PC games. These include the first Myst, Command & Conquer 1, Warcraft 1, and the first Medal of Honor. He also mentions World of Warcraft, which he played to level 25, and the online shooter Battlefield 1942.
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Starr Long also prefers mobile games, which naturally raises the question of how a good PC game can emerge from Shroud of the Avatar.
This was originally even planned as a mobile game by another developer from the team, and there was to be a mobile version released for a long time. Richard Garriott wanted his game to be playable on as many platforms as possible. But now, only the PC version is being discussed.
That Garriott is still very interested in mobile games was demonstrated recently when he asked on Twitter whether there is interest in a mobile game that would play similarly to the classic Ultima 4. So, this is a project he would like to tackle. But first, the completion of Shroud of the Avatar is on the agenda, a game that is controversially discussed due to many gameplay mechanics – such as the focus on grinding, no consequences for decisions, the expensive housing system, and the real-money trading system.
The developers of the PvP MMORPG Crowfall have introduced the action-packed harvesting system, which has sparked some criticism.
Harvesting and crafting are an important part of every MMORPG, as players want to contribute to the world, and this works best through a functioning economy where every player can play a role. There are people who mine resources to sell them to crafters. The crafters then turn the resources into good items and sell them to adventurers, so they can go hunting for mobs equipped.
And the first link in this chain, harvesting resources, is supposed to be just as fun in Crowfall as fighting mobs at the end of the chain.
Gathering resources is often boring
Crafting and gathering resources, so-called “harvesting”, are usually not particularly spectacular tasks. In many games, for example, you click on a tree, watch an animation, and wait until a bar fills up, finally receiving the resource. The same applies to crafting. You place the required resources on a workbench and watch as a bar fills up to finally obtain the item.
Crowfall wants to bring action to harvesting
Things are supposed to be different in Crowfall. The so-called “action harvesting” is a type of mini-game that is based on classic MMORPG hotbar combat.
If you want to gather a resource in the game and enter “harvesting mode”, you’ll see a new hotbar containing all the skills you need to collect resources. You will use these skills just like you use abilities in a fight. You will perform your skills one by one to harvest resources. This will be accompanied by corresponding animations that are supposed to make the process visually interesting.
However, this system did not go down well with fans when it was recently introduced. And there are several reasons for this:
While gathering resources and with the resource hotbar active, you can be attacked, and it is not easy to defend yourself, as you first have to switch back to combat mode.
Players believe that it is only fun to use this system for the first few times and then it becomes work.
Such experiments, according to fans, have not worked in the past because players are accustomed to their standard systems.
The system will be further optimized
The developers have responded to this criticism. They explain that the system is not final and needs further optimization. However, many have already found it more enjoyable than simply clicking on a resource and waiting to receive something. All of this is further underlined by suitable animations, and players receive hints in the form of pop-up texts that explain everything.
Additionally, this way, you get a much better sense of becoming better at resource gathering. According to the developers, the entire system just feels better.
It sounds like the team wants to stick with this new system. Ultimately, however, players will decide how well it is received once it is fully integrated into the MMORPG Crowfall.
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Currently, everything in Guild Wars 2 revolves around the new expansion Path of Fire. The developers have hidden the biggest surprise right in front of everyone.
Spoiler: The article contains hints about a secret that can only be discovered at the end of Path of Fire. If you want to be surprised, you should not continue reading.
Many hardcore fans were already a bit deflated before the release – as there had been a major GW2 leak months earlier that showed everything that would be included in “Path of Fire”, the new expansion for Guild Wars 2. There was talk of four types of mounts.
So the surprise was great when the first players discovered a fifth mount during the night from Friday to Saturday: a griffon.
Source: Dulfy
How to get the hidden mount, the griffon
In the following days, everything revolved around this griffon and how to obtain it for the gamers.
To get the hidden mount, a lot of work must be done. Only after completing the story of Path of Fire can you set out to obtain the mount. You need to collect 40 items across 5 maps. Then you need merchant items worth 250 gold.
In the background of the image, where the four known mounts are stretching their heads, you can see a shadowy being hovering: the griffon.
However, nobody had discovered it earlier because no one had looked closely enough. All the information on the site was already covered through celebrity videos and the presentation.
The developers at Arenanet are visibly pleased with this successful coup.
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Cortyn suddenly feels like Draenor again. Missions from the Order Halls in WoW are causing frustration.
Patch 7.3 with Argus has provided World of Warcraft with a nice amount of fresh content that, with various world bosses, plenty of pets, toys, and artifact power, continues to attract players to the alien planet even weeks after release.
However, there is one thing that annoys me, which has become increasingly irritating in the past few days: the Order Hall.
Through Argus, there is a completely new quest line that offers a lot of new missions and follower types for the Order Hall as a reward. Together with new rewards, higher item level caps for followers, and better gear that outshines everything seen before.
Those who meticulously carry this out on all their characters can make gold in five figures per day, and this large sum is, of course, a strong incentive.
Order Hall – More Duty than Fun
However, it quickly turned back into an annoying obligation. Instead of being able to handle everything from the Order Hall now, you must always travel to Argus to pick up special companions, like the new servants from the Army of the Light.
The Order Hall demands that you move across the entire game world more than ever before. Not only to collect world quests for order resources as it was previously quite sensible, but also to recruit additional servants that overshadow all champions and other upgrades of the Order Hall.
No wonder that there are now more and more gold guides that basically say: “Yes, use all your characters and shuffle the order resources back and forth so you can always send all followers on gold missions.”
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Sure, ultimately the missions are still significantly longer than they were in Warlords of Draenor.
However, the more of my characters reach the “endgame” and the followers gradually settle around item level 900, the more annoying it becomes. If I really want to collect gold “effectively,” the nagging thought always creeps in that I have to perfectly manage 7, 8, 9, or even more characters. That is time I do not want to invest anymore – and I even hope that Blizzard will soon tone down the gold missions to relieve this “pressure.” This is a bit selfish, but we can all be that way sometimes.
At the beginning of Legion, I liked the Order Halls because they seemed like a much more streamlined version of the Garrisons from Warlords of Draenor. But now, I am just glad when I can manage to not deal with it for longer periods. And that is somewhat a sad development.
What do you think of the Order Hall missions since Patch 7.3? A clear win or just another annoying obligation?
The Legendaries in World of Warcraft will become even more powerful. You can already guess how this works.
On the test server, the PTR, Blizzard is currently testing the next patch of World of Warcraft. This carries version number 7.3.2 and is much smaller than the major content patches or even the small “x.5” updates. However, it will still receive some updates to keep the item spiral in Azeroth (and on Argus) going.
Antorus brings item level 1000
With the opening of the raid Antorus, the Burning Throne, the maximum item level of players will rise once again. This particularly affects the legendary items, which are meant to be at the very top until the end of the expansion.
So that the legendary items are not overshadowed by regular loot, the item level must rise again – this is possible with the opening of Antorus. With the Awoken Titan Essence (“Awoken Titan Essence”), the item level of a Legendary can be directly catapulted to level 1000, regardless of the item’s previous item level.
Even now, early data suggests that the system from previous patches will simply be adopted 1:1. This would mean:
Players need to collect 50 essences for each upgrade. These can be found in Antorus, from emissary chests, the first heroic dungeon per day, and the weekly PvP quest, or Mythic reward chest.
With the opening of Antorus, all “new” Legendaries will immediately have an item level of 1000 – so they won’t have to farm.
So far, this is mostly speculation – however, there are no indications that Blizzard will deviate from this system.
We would like to introduce you to four MMORPGs that play similarly to the classic World of Warcraft, but still differ from it in some aspects.
Each of the presented titles has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. We have compiled a ranking of the games as we believe they could appeal to WoW fans.
Rank 4: RIFT
The Free2Play MMORPG RIFT aimed to follow in the footsteps of World of Warcraft and is even set in the same genre, namely fantasy. RIFT is one of the more successful representatives of the MMORPGs that have followed in WoW’s wake. While other online games were inspired by Blizzard’s genre king, most failed. However, RIFT has held its ground until today.
Like WoW, RIFT puts the quests in the foreground, which you can solve together with friends. Group play is important. In the numerous zones of the somewhat darker game world, you fight against hordes of monsters and try to acquire better gear. You can level your hero up to level 70 and take on extremely powerful bosses. The world is in the midst of an invasion by horrific beings from another dimension.
Rifts keep appearing, leading to massive battles where you must try to push back enemies and close the rift. The numerous features of RIFT guarantee MMO players a full experience. The flexible class system stands out. The diverse specializations allow for myriad different playstyles.
Similar to WoW, RIFT features large raids for groups of up to 20 players. PvP also plays a role. In the open world, you can challenge other players, participate in conquests, or compete against others in the Warfront mode.
Note: While RIFT is an MMORPG that is heavily inspired by WoW, many players view this title with suspicion—especially recently. Technical issues, unbalanced gameplay with every new expansion, and above all the item shop have upset some fans. And with the sale of Trion to gamigo, there seems to be further evidence that it won’t last much longer.
Conclusion: Rift is a solid Free2Play alternative to WoW with some strengths, such as in its classes or complexity, that have, however, seen their best days behind them.
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Her ability to fly allows Mercy to keep an overview of the combat situation. She can intervene more quickly when she sees an ally in danger or help during an (opposing) offensive.
Even if she is out of range of an ally and has to move towards them, she can deal serious damage with the stronger pistol along the way. Valkyrie thus has significantly more versatility than the old Resurrection and should be used more frequently.
The timing of the ultimate is less critical due to the rework. You no longer have to weigh whether it is worth reviving one or two people. Instead, Mercy can now participate directly in the combat, support, and even become a threat to the enemies.
Similar to other support ultimates, Valkyrie can thus be used both to support an offensive and to reinforce the defense.
In Summary: Tips for Playing Mercy
Use Resurrection on important targets (tanks, strong DPS heroes, second healer).
Weigh whether Resurrection is worth the risk.
Heal actively and amplify damage to help the team and charge the ultimate.
Use Valkyrie in emergencies or to act together with the team.
Always use Resurrection before Valkyrie to immediately complete the cooldown.
Play aggressively!
“I Roxxor” – D.Va
Things get a bit easier with D.Va. The changes haven’t caused her to have a completely new playstyle. Instead, she behaves more like she was originally played and planned: like a “flank tank”.
The changes:
Micro Missiles (new ability ‘E’)
Fires a salvo of small missiles that deal moderate damage in a small area.
Defense Matrix
Discharges twice as fast.
Now charges at 12.5% instead of 10% per second.
Micro Missiles and Fusion Cannons can be used during “Boosters”.
In particular, the changes to the Matrix take away D.Va’s ability to simply stand with the team and eat every incoming projectile. While she can still absorb heavy blows if timed correctly, she can no longer completely negate ultimates. However, the recharge time is now only 8 instead of 10 seconds.
More important for the “new” old playstyle are the ability to attack while boosting and the new Micro Missiles. These enable the Korean to effectively take out weaker targets (“squishies”) again.
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Similar to Winston, she can now (again) charge into the enemies, eliminate targets, and disappear – or open the attack from the flank. She gets back the old “Bully D.Va” playstyle she had before her role as a defensive “bullet sponge”.
In Summary: Tips for D.Va
Use Defense Matrix thoughtfully. A barrage or tactical visor can no longer be completely negated, but you can still protect allies against it.
Micro Missiles are effective at longer ranges as well. They close the gap in range between Boosters and Fusion Cannons.
Don’t forget: Attack while boosting! A left click no longer breaks the ability, you can deal damage while flying!
Play aggressively! D.Va has regained the ability to quickly and effectively take out low-health targets. Use it!
Flank instead of playing as a bulwark.
If these tips helped you, or if you have more, please leave a comment!
With the changes from the last patch in Overwatch , not only have some heroes become stronger. Two rather popular ladies have been completely changed. We want to help you understand the changes and play the heroes Mercy and D.VA better in Overwatch after 1.15/2.19.
Buffs and adjustments to heroes are constantly happening. They generally mean that the characters become a little stronger or weaker, but their playstyle does not fundamentally change. Reworks, however, intervene exactly in this playstyle and require a rethink.
Such reworks have been given to the healer Mercy and the tank D.VA in the last patch – Mercy was redesigned more thoroughly than D.VA.
“Someone always interrupts me at work.” – Mercy
The lovely Swiss has always been played relatively passively. There were rarely games with “Battle-Mercy”, where she fought at the front armed with a pistol. Normally, you would just charge her ultimate, hide in a corner, and wait to revive the team.
That is no longer possible, as the ultimate has been completely reworked. A brief overview of her most important changes:
Resurrection:
Now has a range of 5 meters.
Only affects one player.
30 seconds cooldown.
Mercy is no longer invulnerable while casting.
Valkyrie (new ultimate)
Lasts for 20 seconds.
The cooldown on Resurrection is immediately completed, then reduced to 10 seconds for the duration of the ultimate.
The range of healing and damage beams is increased.
All heroes around the target of the beam are also affected by the effect.
The pistol has faster projectiles and unlimited ammunition.
Mercy can fly during the duration.
Guardian Angel is faster and has a greater range.
Regeneration is not interrupted by damage.
These changes turn the passive Mercy, who was played with hiding tactics, into an active healer in the entire combat scenario. Her playstyle will become more aggressive and reward good awareness.
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Mercy’s Resurrection has become significantly stronger due to the adjustment – even though it can now only affect one target and at short range. Especially in defense, the ability means that opponents cannot immediately go on the offensive despite taking out an ally.
It negates strong attacks from snipers and flankers. As a Mercy player (as well as an ally), you should also be careful not to push too far forward. If you die too deep in enemy lines, it becomes impossible for the healer to safely revive. Here, it is important to weigh risk and benefit.
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What highlights her aggressive playstyle even more is the ultimate Valkyrie. Through it, Mercy becomes a guardian angel for a short time, overseeing the battlefield from above – similar to the Nordic Valkyrie.
Her ability to fly allows Mercy to keep an overview of the combat situation. She can intervene more quickly when she sees an ally in danger or help during an (opposing) offensive.
Even if she is out of range of an ally and has to move towards them, she can deal serious damage with the stronger pistol along the way. Valkyrie thus has significantly more versatility than the old Resurrection and should be used more frequently.
The timing of the ultimate is less critical due to the rework. You no longer have to weigh whether it is worth reviving one or two people. Instead, Mercy can now participate directly in the combat, support, and even become a threat to the enemies.
Similar to other support ultimates, Valkyrie can thus be used both to support an offensive and to reinforce the defense.
In Summary: Tips for Playing Mercy
Use Resurrection on important targets (tanks, strong DPS heroes, second healer).
Weigh whether Resurrection is worth the risk.
Heal actively and amplify damage to help the team and charge the ultimate.
Use Valkyrie in emergencies or to act together with the team.
Always use Resurrection before Valkyrie to immediately complete the cooldown.
Play aggressively!
“I Roxxor” – D.Va
Things get a bit easier with D.Va. The changes haven’t caused her to have a completely new playstyle. Instead, she behaves more like she was originally played and planned: like a “flank tank”.
The changes:
Micro Missiles (new ability ‘E’)
Fires a salvo of small missiles that deal moderate damage in a small area.
Defense Matrix
Discharges twice as fast.
Now charges at 12.5% instead of 10% per second.
Micro Missiles and Fusion Cannons can be used during “Boosters”.
In particular, the changes to the Matrix take away D.Va’s ability to simply stand with the team and eat every incoming projectile. While she can still absorb heavy blows if timed correctly, she can no longer completely negate ultimates. However, the recharge time is now only 8 instead of 10 seconds.
More important for the “new” old playstyle are the ability to attack while boosting and the new Micro Missiles. These enable the Korean to effectively take out weaker targets (“squishies”) again.
Similar to Winston, she can now (again) charge into the enemies, eliminate targets, and disappear – or open the attack from the flank. She gets back the old “Bully D.Va” playstyle she had before her role as a defensive “bullet sponge”.
In Summary: Tips for D.Va
Use Defense Matrix thoughtfully. A barrage or tactical visor can no longer be completely negated, but you can still protect allies against it.
Micro Missiles are effective at longer ranges as well. They close the gap in range between Boosters and Fusion Cannons.
Don’t forget: Attack while boosting! A left click no longer breaks the ability, you can deal damage while flying!
Play aggressively! D.Va has regained the ability to quickly and effectively take out low-health targets. Use it!
Flank instead of playing as a bulwark.
If these tips helped you, or if you have more, please leave a comment!
Errors such as “Network error”, “GPS signal not found” or location issues frequently occur in Pokémon GO. Some can be fixed by you.
Pokémon GO has been a popular mobile game since its release in summer 2016. However, problems and error messages also belong to it, which can occur while playing. In this overview, we want to show you the reasons for the errors and possible solutions.
This overview was compiled by the Reddit user myckol. The possible solutions come from other users in the Pokémon GO community and are small helps that may resolve the issue.
Pokémon GO Error Codes
Error code 2 – Network error: An error message that often occurs in gyms, but generally anywhere in Pokémon GO.
Cause:This error can occur due to a poor internet connection or connection to the Pokémon GO servers.
Solution?You have little influence on this error. If your internet connection is stable, the error likely originates from Niantic.
Error code 3 – Something went wrong. Please try again: You see this error when there are issues in the in-game shop.
Cause: The exact cause varies from case to case.
Solution? As the error suggests: Try again. If the problem occurs again, you should wait a few minutes or restart Pokémon GO.
Error code 10 –No internet connection: You receive this error, as the name suggests, when no internet connection is available.
Cause: Wi-Fi connection is unstable or you have no available data volume.
Solution? Find another location where you have a better internet connection.
Error code 11 – GPS signal not found – Pokémon GO has problems recognizing your location.
Cause: Poor reception.
Solution? Try changing your location. You should also check if your smartphone has the correct GPS settings.
Error code 12– Location could not be determined
Cause: A poor GPS signal may also be responsible for the error.
Solution? Check your GPS settings and your internet connection. If the error persists, you should move to another location.
Error code 22 – Error
Cause: Occurs when players are thrown out of a gym because a raid starts. Also occurs when a monster that is no longer in a gym is to be fed.
Solution? Leave the gym or restart the app.
Error code 23 – Error
Cause: This error probably occurs during server issues.
Solution? Wait, possibly restart the app.
Error code 25 – Error
Cause: Occurs when trying to catch a wild Pokémon that no longer exists.
Solution? Catch another Pokémon.
Error code 26 – Error
Cause: Likely arises due to server lags.
Solution? Wait, possibly restart the app.
Error code 29 – Error
Cause: Occurs when a player disconnects from a gym battle and then tries to rejoin. The game thinks the trainer is already in battle.
Solution? Wait about 10 minutes and then try to rejoin.
Error code 30 – Error
Cause: Occurs in gym battles. The reason is still unknown.
Solution? A solution to the problem is not yet known.
Error code 31 – Error
Cause: This error occurs when trying to place a Pokémon in a gym that was recently neutralized but has since been occupied by another team.
Solution? Defeat the defenders and retake the gym.
Error code 32 – Error
Cause: Occurs when attempting to turn a gym disc while in motion. Could be related to GPS problems.
Solution? Check your internet connection and GPS.
Error code 33 – Error
Cause: The error occurs when entering raids. The reason could be different times between the phone and Pokémon GO server.
Solution? Set your smartphone’s time to “automatic”.
Destiny 2 offers a wealth of weapons for daily use in PvE. We present to you a few gems – and then it’s your turn!
In Destiny 2, it’s all about the Guardian’s guns. In this article, we want to focus on the allegedly best legendary weapons for fighting against the alien races. Why only legendary weapons? You are allowed to carry only one exotic weapon, and tastes vary here.
You can equip legendary gear as often as you want. And the selection is large. We present to you some popular weapons for fighting against the AI before it’s your turn!
The weapon with the somewhat cumbersome name “Applause, Applause” is a rocket launcher. And what a one! The blast radius and speed aren’t outstanding, which is why this rocket launcher is not a choice for the Crucible. Handling and recoil of this weapon are below average, but that’s utterly irrelevant for a rocket launcher.
The legendary rocket launcher Applause, Applause
The great strength of the rocket launcher is the perk Cluster Bombs, which massively increases its damage and thus makes it the best legendary rocket launcher in the game against AI.
The rocket launcher has the following special perks:
Aggressive Frame – High damage, high recoil
Cluster Bombs – Rockets that explode give rise to Cluster Bombs
You can get this rocket launcher from Zavala’s Vanguard packages. For this, you must collect Vanguard tokens and have luck with a level-up to get this rocket launcher!
This legendary hand cannon could be thoroughly tested during the beta and quickly gained many fans. Bungie has a penchant for devils when it comes to hand cannons – there was already “The Devil You Know” in Destiny 1 as well as “The Devil You Don’t”.
The legendary hand cannon Better Devils
And Bungie continues the tradition in Destiny 2. Because the devils’ hand cannons have always been very good weapons that performed well in every content. The fire rate and impact of Better Devils are excellent, while the other parameters are rather mediocre for a hand cannon.
The great advantage of the weapon lies in the perk Explosive Payload. This ensures that shots on enemy targets cause area damage that can hit more than one enemy. Particularly in large groups of enemies, this perk is worth its weight in gold.
You can also extend the magazine to up to 13 shots, which is decent for a hand cannon. The following main perks characterize the weapon:
Adaptive Frame – A rounded grip, reliable and robust
Explosive Payload – Projectiles create an area explosion upon impact
You can obtain the Better Devils with a bit of luck from legendary engrams.
3. A Single Clap – Legendary Sniper Rifle
A Single Clap is a power weapon and a powerful sniper rifle in PvE content, as it has one of the highest impacts. Even though you only have 4 shots in the magazine, you can easily compensate for this with a shotgun barricade or the Hunter dodge.
The legendary sniper rifle A Single Clap
This sniper rifle A Single Clap also has the perk Explosive Payload, dealing area damage. The main perks of the sniper rifle are
Adaptive Frame – A rounded grip, reliable and robust
Explosive Payload – Projectiles create an area explosion upon impact
You can receive this sniper rifle as a reward from the Gunsmith Banshee-44 when you level up.
A submachine gun has also made it to the hit list. The MIDA Mini-Tool is an energy weapon and increases your movement speed with its main perk. The increased reload speed when the magazine is empty and the synergy with the MIDA Multi-Tool make this submachine gun a powerful weapon in PvE content.
The legendary submachine gun MIDA Mini-Tool
The MIDA Mini-Tool comes with the following perks:
Lightweight Frame – Superb handling. Move faster when this weapon is equipped
Reloaded Magazine – Increased reload speed when the magazine is empty
MIDA Synergy – This weapon provides speed bonuses when the MIDA Multi-Tool is also equipped
To obtain the MIDA Mini-Tool, you are not dependent on luck. You will find a corresponding quest in the European Dead Zone after completing the campaign.
1. Midnight Without a Name – Legendary Scout Rifle
Rank 1 goes to a legendary scout rifle from the Vanguard. Although the exotic scout rifle MIDA Multi-Tool is ubiquitous in the Crucible, there are certainly alternatives for fighting against computer-controlled enemies.
And Midnight Without a Name is not just an alternative, but a top weapon. The fire rate is unmatched, and the shot behavior is more vertical, making the weapon easier to handle.
The legendary scout rifle Midnight Without a Name
The magazine offers a fantastic 16 shots, and moreover, the weapon has the perk Explosive Payload – dealing area damage. The main perks summarized:
Precision Frame – The recoil behavior of this weapon is more vertical
Explosive Payload – Projectiles create an area explosion upon impact
As a bonus, this weapon is also very easy to obtain. After completing the campaign, you can choose one of three (truly fantastic) weapons from Commander Zavala – including the Midnight Without a Name.
Now it’s your turn! Post your favorites in Destiny 2 in the comments!
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The drama surrounding the battle royale mode could become the PR coup of the year for Fortnite. However, someone else is doing the work.
The starting situation
Fortnite is an interesting genre mix that managed to create hype before mid-July. Fortnite combines building elements with shooter mechanics. In summer, when nothing else was going on, Fortnite practically came out of nowhere and was a big topic in the gaming world for 2-3 weeks. However, the hype quickly faded again.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, on the other hand, is the game of the year. The battle royale mode has taken the game to unimaginable heights. The game is breaking record after record and is doing exceptionally well on Twitch.
The first action: Fortnite gets the ball rolling
Now Fortnite has decided to develop its own “battle royale mode” inspired by PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. This mode is supposed to be completely free and available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is not yet playable on consoles.
This decision by Fortnite has triggered some “interesting reactions” from Bluehole.
The second action: Bluehole complains
Bluehole, the company behind PUBG, expresses its outrage in a press release that Epic Games is releasing an almost identical competing product with Fortnite and is even advertising it with PUBG. Essentially, a “Fortnite PUBG for free.” Bluehole announces that it is considering taking action against Epic, as the gameplay bears too many similarities.
For many readers, the first press release seems as if the company behind PUBG wants to claim sole custody of a genre or the deathmatch mode.
Fans express incomprehension in the comments, portraying PUBG as “whiny and insecure. “
The Streisand effect is in play: the attempt to keep something “down” only causes it to rise rapidly. Interest in Fortnite increases, even among those who have never played Fortnite before.
The third action: Bluehole rubs salt in its wounds
In an interview with PCGamer, Bluehole’s Vice President C. H. King launches another attack. The gameplay takes a backseat, and the business relationship between Epic and Bluehole becomes the main focus and controversy.
Bluehole feels misunderstood and wants to clarify several points. In summary: Bluehole fears that Epic Games could now use PUBG’s know-how to improve the engine and their own mode. Additionally, Bluehole claims it would pay Epic a lot of money for Unreal Engine 4 and wished for better communication. The argument of “licensing for battle royale” comes up again. Other games have done this, but not Fortnite.
This message is reaching more and more people, spreading like wildfire.
Some players show understanding, but the overall tone remains the same or even strengthens the critics’ opinions, resulting in many sarcastic remarks like “Can I also license air?”
Between the lines of the PC Gamer interview, it seems that Bluehole is sulking and is afraid that “a big company” like Epic wouldn’t want to allow an indie company to succeed. Bluehole portrays itself as the victim, the underdog, which does not sit well given PUBG’s size.
The new situation
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds comes across as somewhat arrogant and very “business-driven” and has lost many sympathies.
Fortnite, on the other hand, a game that is actually on the decline, has more attention than ever before. PUBG fans, especially on PS4 and Xbox One, have now heard of Fortnite and are eager to try the shooter mode. The whole drama has piqued many people’s curiosity about Fortnite. And that just before the Free2Play launch of Battle Royale Fortnite on 26.09.
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How could this go so terribly wrong from PUBG’s perspective?
Bluehole has completely misjudged the mood.
Bluehole has made three significant mistakes:
First, a Korean “Vice President” contacted the media, apparently unable to assess how the Western public would react to his statements. He presented his problems from a “business” perspective. However, players simply do not care. Players want games – they don’t care where the ideas come from: the more competition, the more options, the better it is for the player. The Vice President completely miscalculated. Thoughts of taking any action are not material for a press release aimed at players but something that Bluehole should have resolved internally with Epic first.
Then PUBG has an open flank: the game is only available on PC. Players on PS4 and Xbox One are impatient and want to play. PUBG’s dealings with Microsoft have already upset many PS4 players. Is PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds coming to PS4 or not? Many are tired of this “business side” of gaming – not much sympathy is to be expected.
Bluehole wanted to portray itself as a “victim” or “David,” competing against the giant “Epic Games” – this did not work at all. Because players do not see the company “Bluehole,” they see the massive game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” trying to keep a smaller competitor down. This does not sit well with them.
How to deal better with competition as a “big favorite” is demonstrated by Twitch. There, they handled the supposed competition from YouTube much more gracefully:
This amusingly puts the “smaller” one in their place, demonstrating strength and confidence. This would have suited Bluehole and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds much better. Especially since Fortnite is not known for its outstanding shooter mechanics and also appeals to a completely different target audience in terms of graphics.
A humorous or just no response would have been much better.
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With the changes to many heroes in Overwatch, the meta is shifting. Junkrat’s popularity has increased significantly due to the rework in Patch 1.14. But what exactly is behind this, and what could it mean for the meta of Overwatch?
A “best tactic” in Overwatch has still not really been established. However, it is slowly becoming clear that the small, inconspicuous changes to the Australian junkyard demolitionist Junkrat could have significant consequences.
The Buff: What do the changes mean for Junkrat?
The most important change in Patch 1.14 is the second charge on Junkrat’s mine. The demolitionist always had the problem of having to decide whether to be mobile or to deal high burst damage to a hero. Other heroes usually had both options.
With the introduction of the second charge, Junkrat finally has a choice and alternatives. He can quickly change position while still having a mine left for an encounter with an opponent.
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Instead, he can also use both mines for an even higher damage spike or for even faster movement. Additionally, using a second mine allows him to charge his ultimate faster.
The future of Junkrat: RIP-Tire
There is also a small and inconspicuous but important change on the PTR. Junkrat’s tire will be slightly faster. This change may seem like just a “nice touch” at first glance.
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However, upon closer inspection, it means that the tire is now more likely to reach its target and can better avoid enemy fire. The distance the tire can travel before it runs out is also greater.
Implications for other heroes
Junkrat becoming stronger not only changes his popularity and playability. It also affects other heroes. With the new strength of the Australian, Zarya and Reinhardt also become more popular.
Zarya is strong against Junkrat because she can easily negate his damage with her shields. Additionally, she gets charge on her particle cannon much faster, as every attack from Junkrat is associated with a small AoE (“Area of Effect”), which Zarya can use to her advantage during charging.
On the other hand, Reinhardt has good synergy with the demolitionist. He acts as a mobile shield and can protect Junkrat. Meanwhile, Junkrat can deal high damage relatively unhindered and can still escape easily when things get dicey.
However, Junkrat’s buff has also weakened heroes like Tracer, Doomfist, and Winston, as they are not really effective against the new burst peaks. They fall too quickly or get caught by the steel traps. This particularly deals a heavy blow to the dive meta.
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Benedict says: It is quite possible that Junkrat can finally make a mark in the meta. However, the changes to D.Va are particularly bad for the crazy explosion fanatic. She can relatively easily outmaneuver him and take him down with her new strength.
Also, Mercy’s new resurrection is a direct counter to his newly increased damage. In my opinion, the development of the meta has never been so interesting as it is right now. It’s really hard to predict anything. Maybe there is finally a balance that does not favor any tactic but rewards pure player skill instead.
What do you think? Will Junkrat have a chance to be played more frequently in tournaments? Or is this phenomenon just a temporary test?
Which Pokémon come from the special 2km eggs available at the Solstice event in Pokémon GO ? We will show you the first results here.
The Solstice event (in English the Equinox event) has been active for a few days now. During this event, you earn double Stardust, triple experience points for a new Pokédex entry, discounted packages in the shop, and special 2km eggs.
After the start of the event, trainers diligently hatched the new 2km eggs and compiled in social networks which monsters can hatch from them. Based on these results, we now have an initial overview.
We want to show you an initial version of the egg overview for the Solstice event. Trainers on Reddit and PokémonGOHub shared the first results of their 2km eggs with the community. The following values have been generated:
Larvitar – Chance: 10%
Voltilamm – Chance: 10%
Chaneira – Chance: 10%
Relaxo – Chance: 0.8%
Dratini – Chance: 0.3%
Rabauz – Chance: 4.6%
Rihorn – Chance: 0.3%
Remoraid – Chance: 12.2%
Togepi – Chance: 12.2%
Schneckmag – Chance: 11.7%
Myrapla – Chance: 10.9%
Flegmon – Chance: 7.6%
Pichu – Chance: 0.8%
Krabby – Chance: 0.5%
Webarak – Chance: 0.3%
Nebulak – Chance: 0.3%
Griffel – Chance: 0.3%
Zubat – Chance: 7.1%
In the coming days of the event, this list will be updated again to ensure more accurate results.
Are you also finding more 10km eggs?
We are increasingly reading from trainers who are suddenly finding more 10km eggs. On Reddit, user Toushima shared his discovery and asked if he is the only trainer who is suddenly finding many more 10km eggs.
If you are now considering hatching the 10km eggs with the new Super Incubators, you should take a look at our guide. There we show you which boxes are most worth it for you. Super Incubators in new boxes – Which box is worth it?
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