Preview Test: Is Secret World Legends taking its second chance?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 7 minutes

Secret World Legends, the remake of the mystery MMO “The Secret World” does not completely reinvent the old game, but makes some changes and ensures greater accessibility. Therefore, after many years, Jürgen has once again engaged with the horror MMO. Just in time for the Steam launch, our preview test appears.

The Secret World was for me back in 2013 a typical Funcom game: A game whose idea I really loved and wanted to enjoy. But I sadly couldn’t enjoy it because it was just too clunky, bug-ridden, and inaccessible.

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Similar to the former Age of Conan, TSW eventually annoyed me, and I sought another game that suited me better.

I actually found the atmosphere, the setting, and the story of The Secret World really good. Only the game behind it unfortunately did not appeal to me.

That’s why I often wished that Funcom had made TSW a bit more accessible and dynamic back then. Otherwise, something would have developed between us. And lo and behold, Funcom actually fulfilled my wish and released The Secret World in a way that I enjoy again!

The Secret World Legends – The possibly longest tutorial in the world!

However, the new Secret World starts anything but well. If you played the original back then, you surely remember the endlessly long introduction sequence. Your character sleeps, a bee flies into their mouth, and they develop superpowers. Eventually, someone comes and takes you to your secret organization.

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In the tutorial, there is briefly a giant boss.

On the way there, you can do various tutorials and wander aimlessly in London, New York, or Seoul for a long time. There are even more tutorials. And as if that wasn’t enough tutorials, Secret World Legends adds one more, namely right before the other introductions, in the middle of the intro cutscene after swallowing the bee.

I hate tutorials, and the longer I have to be lectured like an idiot about how to walk straight or switch weapons, the less I feel like playing. And SWL really exaggerates here.

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After all the tutorial nonsense, I was completely bored, and then suddenly the sound was missing in the cutscenes.

So I had to reload the drivers outside of the game, great! That’s why I was already on the verge of deleting Secret World Legends and instead playing a few rounds of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

The Secret World Legends – It’s worth sticking it out

Fortunately, I remained stubborn and wanted to at least try the first region again before the game would be uninstalled and give way to boundless battle royale fun. And what can I say?  After just a few minutes, I was back into the “Secret World”.

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This boss strongly resembles a certain creature that should actually be sleeping.

Because as soon as you have gotten through the annoying tutorials, you head to New England, to a remote island called “Solomons Island”.

This region seems to have emerged from a collaboration between Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft, as it is filled with creepy and mysterious references to horror classics.

The Secret World Legends – The Lovecraft MMO

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At first, however, one suspects nothing of this. Instead, the island seems to have become a victim of a generic zombie apocalypse. But soon it becomes clear that much more lies behind the whole misfortune, and one dives deep into the history of Solomons Island and learns about the gruesome past of the area.

Thus, I soon find out that the zombie curse is likely linked to an eerie fog and that a horde of creepy sea monsters has taken over the harbor. Those familiar with the horrifying stories about gruesome creatures from the depths from Lovecraft’s works will immediately spot the parallels.

The Secret World Legends – The forest scares me!

All of this is emphasized when one pays attention to the many hidden details in the game. For example, a street in the town is called Kingsmouth (that alone is already a reference to the creepy place Innsmouth from the Lovecraft work), “Lovecraft Lane”, and a bay is named “Dagon Bay”. Later, we come across a dark forest called “Black Goat Woods”.

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In the “Black Goat Woods”, there are thankfully “only” disgusting insect monsters!

Just reading this name gives me chills as a connoisseur of the Cthulhu mythos.

I was glad that in the woods “only” revolting giant insects lived and not the eponymous black goat with a thousand young …

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At the Innsmouth Academy, all hell is literally breaking loose!

Later I arrive at a university called “Innsmouth Academy”.

In this “Anti-Hogwarts”, young people learned black magic, and since most teachers fell victim to the zombies, various summoned evils roam the campus and wander through the blood-spattered corridors. And I don’t even want to get started on the extremely disturbing horror amusement park in the heart of the island…

The Secret World Legends – It hardly gets more atmospheric

No matter where I go, more creepy details come to light everywhere, building a truly close and extremely immersive atmosphere in harmony with the excellent soundtrack.

There are more mysteries to discover everywhere, especially in the research quests. I solve these tasks not with gun and sword, but with intellect. And whoever at Funcom was responsible for the design of these tasks could also publish the next Dan Brown novel as a ghostwriter.

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Quirky characters, like the somewhat morbid principal of the Innsmouth Academy, you will find constantly in SWL.

The puzzles are really challenging and expect you to solve complex number puzzles, effectively apply your knowledge of musical notes, or correctly apply verses from the Bible to the game world based on obscure hints.

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So, can you figure out the solution to the riddle?

In a particularly lengthy quest series, you follow the trail of a mad demonologist, whose Latin incantations you must transfer into bizarre demon glyphs.

Again and again, you find in the game world also websites, email addresses, and YouTube links that you actually have to look up in the real world to solve puzzles.

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Some quests require research in the “real” world. If you enter this blog address, you will actually find information about the NPC Sam Krieg.

For example, when you determine the construction instructions for a transmission tower based on the serial number found in the game on the homepage of the (fictional) manufacturing company. One almost gets the feeling that it’s not just a game, but somehow “real”.

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You constantly encounter creepy myths, like here “Jack O’Lantern”.

There’s just an extreme amount of passion in the quest design of Secret World Legends, and once you’re caught up in the mysterious “secret world”, you can hardly escape.

The Secret World Legends – Combat System – still not good, but better

Well, all the great quests and fantastic atmosphere were already present in the original TSW. But due to the really horrible combat system, the rest of the game – at least for me – was just no fun. This was mainly due to the unnecessarily complicated and clunky combat system. I had never been less inclined to engage in a fight than I was in TSW back then.

No matter how I distributed my points, nothing useful ever came of it, and every fight was boring and yet often deadly. Especially solo instances were hardly manageable for me, and at some point, it became too silly for me back then, and I didn’t want to play anymore.

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With the assault rifle, you now also shoot grenades.

Meanwhile, I am much further into the game and actually have a bit of enjoyment with the gameplay. Funcom has significantly revised the combat system and made it overall smoother and more dynamic. Each weapon now has clearly defined special abilities. For example, the assault rifle can shoot special grenades, while my shotgun, as a secondary weapon, randomly shoots shells that sometimes ignite the enemy and sometimes heal me.

Of course, the combat system is still not good. So whoever is spoiled by TERA or Black Desert Online will still often sit yawning in front of the screen. But the new combat system of SWL is fast and dynamic enough to take you through the instances without boredom. So you can quickly dive back into new, much more exciting quest stories. A clear improvement!

Jürgen’s conclusion – You have to experience it!

I was initially extremely skeptical about whether I should get involved with The Secret World again. The old version had scared me off too much back then.

But just a few minutes into the game rekindled my passion, and now I play SWL almost daily when I’m not urgently trying out other MMOs for work.

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Latin knowledge is never wrong in SWL.

A fascination for an MMO like this has not been elicited from me by a game in a long time. I therefore hope that as many players as possible will engage with Secret World Legends again and give the game a chance at success. SWL definitely deserves it! And since it is now playable for free as a Free2Play title, there’s really no excuse not to take a look at the game!

Here is the link to the Steam page!

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Anthem: Lead Designer des neuen BioWare-Spiels verstorben

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The lead designer of Anthem, Corey Gaspur, has died. BioWare is mourning an important colleague and good friend.

For BioWare and all fans of the game studio, it is a sad day, as the lead designer of Anthem, Corey Gaspur, has passed away. This was announced by BioWare yesterday evening (31.07.2017) in a brief blog post on their website.

Most players will likely have worked on something during their gaming careers to which Corey Gaspur contributed significantly. He worked at BioWare since 2006.

Games he was significantly involved in include:

  • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
  • Dragon Age: Origins
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Mass Effect 3

Additionally, there are numerous DLCs for the above-mentioned titles.

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Just a few weeks ago, Corey Gaspur welcomed his former “mentor” Casey Hudson back at BioWare as General Manager. He also expressed his grief, stating that they “have lost a member of the BioWare family. Corey Gaspur was an impressive designer and friend.”

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Who will succeed Gaspur is currently unknown. Our condolences go to his family.

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Shroud of the Avatar: Europe is Ultima Land – Partner for EU Release

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The selective multiplayer RPG Shroud of the Avatar has found a partner for the release in Germany and other parts of the world. The game is slowly headed towards its release.

The developer of Shroud of the Avatar, Portalarium, is based in Austin, Texas. They have partnered with the Munich-based publisher and game developer Travian Games to release Shroud of the Avatar in Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Austin, Texas meets Munich, Bavaria – Travian Games is the partner for EU release

In a press release, representatives of both companies express how well they fit together and how much their visions align.

The mastermind behind SOTA, Richard Garriott, states: Europe has always been a strong market for the games of the Ultima series; therefore, we are excited to have found such a great partner who truly understands where we want to go with Shroud.

Travian Games is known for the game “Travian” and is also responsible for the distribution of the new indie MMORPG “Crowfall”.

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Free trial program in August – release later this year

Those curious about what to expect in Shroud of the Avatar can participate in a Free2Play trial from August 9th to August 30th.

August and September are the big promotional months for the RPG: There are scheduled dates for various fairs, and they plan to appear at Gamescom as well. Lord British will appear himself.

It’s great to note that Release 45 will be on August 31st. With the patch, players will have the opportunity to reset their story and play through the now completed main quest fresh, without having to create a new character.

With Patch 44, which is now released, Shroud of the Avatar considers itself as “Story Complete.” The “full commercial launch” of Shroud of the Avatar is planned for later in 2017.

A wealth of information about Shroud of the Avatar can be found on the Mein-MMO news site. There are a variety of articles and some columns about the game.

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Hearthstone: Arthas-Rap! – Vom Prinzen zum Lichkönig in 3 Strophen

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The story of the Lich King pressed into a rap. Ben Brode delights the Hearthstone community and gives you “something to listen to”.

If you were to ask the fans who is the most charismatic face of Blizzard, then without a doubt the Game Director of Hearthstone, Ben Brode, would be at the top of the list. This is not only because he always seems to be in a good mood, but also due to the enthusiasm he brings to his work that is unmatched.

When Hearthstone players were disappointed that there was no song for the new cinematic in the Un’Goro expansion, Ben Brode took it upon himself and crafted a rap in his own home. The fans celebrated this so much that he is now back with “Knights of the Frozen Throne” and once again sings a little tune.

Ben Brode as the rapping storyteller of Hearthstone

This time, Brode turns to the main antagonist of the expansion and tells the story of Arthas Menethil and how he ultimately became the Lich King.

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Although Brode had to pack the story of the fallen prince into a rhyming rap, he does not leave out any details and narrates all the small and larger twists. This starts with the outbreak of the plague in Lordaeron, continues with the attack in Hearthglen, the cleansing of Stratholme, and ultimately the journey to Northrend.

Or to put it in the words of professional player Kripparian: “Ben Brode was made by God to sell Blizzard Hearthstone expansions.” Looking at this enthusiasm for his projects and fans… we can only agree.

How do you like this video? Is it cool that the Game Director of a game releases such videos? Or is he “making a fool of himself” and devaluing the whole game?

Cortyn says: I don’t think I’ve ever seen a developer who is so enthusiastic about their own game and who you can actually believe it. While many developers (even at Blizzard) often seem like they have been briefed by marketing on what and how they are allowed to say, Ben Brode is always a blast of energy. By now, I even hope that upcoming expansions won’t get their own song, just so Brode can grab the microphone again.

By the way, a card is getting heavily nerfed in “Knights of the Frozen Throne” – the Warlock’s Dreadsteed!

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Schwarm-Intelligenz – Twitch-Chat spielt PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

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Does the Twitch chat know better? “Twitch plays PUBG” is one of the best and funniest ideas at the same time. In the video, you can see what the adventure looks like and why the chat sometimes gets it “almost” all right.

On the Twitch.TV platform, you can find livestreams of many different games such as League of Legends, GTA 5, or World of Warcraft. Currently, the battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. is particularly popular.

When watching the PUBG streams, you often read comments in the chat like “You should have done X and Y …” or “This was never going to work, you went completely wrong.”.

Whether these comments make sense is currently being explored by an interesting project. “Twitch Plays Battlegrounds” gives the chat control over the character. Running, jumping, and shooting are controlled by a chaotic chat.

It sounds like the project is doomed to fail. However, the success speaks for itself.

Impressive third place for the Twitch chat!

The viewers of Twitch.TV have the opportunity to collectively control a PUBG character on the Twitchplaysbattlegrounds channel . Almost in real-time, the bot takes commands from the viewers and implements them in the game. Viewers control the shooting, the camera, the movements, and much more.

However, hundreds of viewers do this simultaneously – can that go well?

On the channel, it says: “The thoughts behind this Twitch channel are curiosity, collaboration, and patience. The command list is regularly updated to improve quality.” So far, there are the following commands that you can use as a viewer:

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When hundreds of players in the chat try to enforce their plan simultaneously, it can easily end in chaos. Hence, it is all the more remarkable when real successes are achieved. Here you see the first kill of the crazy PUBG project:

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Afterwards, the match with the Twitch chat ended in 3rd place – An astonishing result for the project.

Even if at least one of the two kills looks like it was a gift from seasoned players. Such actions are just part of such a project and should not dampen the fun for the viewers.

On the contrary, the stream is really entertaining. It is fun to watch the bot and control it with your own commands. Admittedly, the death in the match wasn’t a spectacle.

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The PUBG streams are currently a hot topic in the community. “Stream Sniping” divides the PUBG community

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6 empfehlenswerte MMOs und Online-Spiele im August 2017

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 8 minutes

August is known for hot days and nights. But if you prefer to stay indoors, you can enjoy various cool online games. Here are our top 5 MMOs for August!

In August 2017, games attract players despite summer heat and distractions from quarries and barbecues. You can try out the new gameplay in the MOBA Paragon or go zombie hunting in the newly released Fortnite. Check out our recommended MMOs for August here

Guild Wars 2 – Preparations for the Addon

Guild Wars 2 Season 3 Finale

Guild Wars 2 has recently received the final episode of the third season. That’s already a reason to play ArenaNet’s online role-playing game in August. The last episode of the current season takes you to Orr, the ruined region in the southwest of the current map.

There, the undead dragon Zhaitan was once born, and from there he led his undead against the rest of Tyria.

Guild Wars 2 – Next Stop – Elona Addon!

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In Orr, you will learn the new mastery of the lamentation song and seek the power of the gods to defeat your new arch-enemy. This should not be mentioned here yet; after all, not all of you have completed the previous episodes, and the secret should not be spoiled.

In any case, the events at the end of the last episode lead directly to the next addon of Guild Wars 2. This will take place in the Crystal Desert and the Principality of Vabbi. This has been known since the massive leak about the next addon of Guild Wars 2 a few months ago.

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As the date for the next addon of Guild Wars 2 will soon be announced, August is particularly suitable for completing all episodes and getting your hero ready for the expansion. After all, the addon should be released soon.

A visit to the new fractal “Ruined Observatory” is worth it! For many, this fractal is considered the best in Guild Wars 2 so far.

Page two continues with a mini-addon.

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Pokémon GO: Finding teammates for raids – This is how it works with legendaries

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Are you looking for more trainers for legendary and regular raids in Pokémon GO? If you ask the right way, you can gather many players.

The raids in Pokémon GO were introduced as a cooperative gameplay feature and bring many trainers around the world together in groups. At least that’s the plan. Difficult raids, where you have to defeat tough opponents like Snorlax, often require multiple trainers as attackers.

That’s why trainers arrange to catch together via social networks. This often works well and helps many players with the raids. We show you what you should pay attention to.

Pokémon GO Facebook Groups, Whatsapp Groups

Social networks like Facebook or Whatsapp are well-suited to find more trainers for raids and other Pokémon GO adventures. There are often specific Pokémon groups for various cities and villages. This is not only the case in larger cities like Berlin but also applies to smaller places with fewer residents.

The same applies to Whatsapp groups. Even in the messenger for smartphones, trainers regularly form groups to exchange current news and raids. This is quick and uncomplicated.

Pokemon GO Facebook group

Joining such a group significantly increases your chances of finding other players for your Pokémon adventures. The best thing to do is to join a large Pokémon GO Facebook group and ask other trainers about specific local or city groups.

In our Facebook group, we now have many thousands of members from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. There, the chance of meeting other members from your areas is high. Here you can find our Facebook group: Pokémon GO German Group from Mein-MMO.de – feel free to invite your friends as well.

How to Ask for a Raid and Find Players – Here’s How

If you are in large Pokémon GO groups on social networks, the right phrasing is important. Ask specifically for a certain raid not like this:

  • “Does anyone want to look for a raid this afternoon?”
  • “I would like to raid, who is in?”

Instead, it would be better to say: Choose one or more raids, maybe even make a plan, and then ask:

  • “I will be at the raid at the old blacksmith in Place X from 3:40 PM. Does anyone want to join the fight?”

It’s even better if you’re with a group of at least two players. This increases the motivation of the other trainers because the chances of victory rise.

  • “We are two today from 3:40 PM at the raid at the old blacksmith in Place X. Afterwards, we will go to the train station and then finish the round at the café. We are happy to wait for more players for the raid – just let us know when you are there.”

You see that such a request is much more appealing because you have thought it through beforehand and put effort into the raid. Keep an eye on your request in the Facebook group and communicate with people who are interested. By having other trainers involved, more players are quickly willing to participate, even if your initial team consists of only two people.

Important: Before you submit your request, take a look around the group to see how the people interact with each other, whether you feel comfortable there, and if you want to join. After all, you are sharing your location with the group – you should be sure that there are no obvious axe murderers present!

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Many specific pieces of information on searching for raid teammates often help in forming a team. If you make an effort in your search, it increases your chances of interested players. Some groups on Facebook or Whatsapp use pre-formatted search requests and fill them out. They look something like this:

  • Location of the raid
  • Name of the arena
  • Raid boss
  • Difficulty level
  • Street or bus stop nearby
  • Start and end time of the raid
  • Fixed teammates:

This lists important information that potential teammates might be interested in. Helpful for raids are also the right counter Pokémon in your collection. Here’s how to counter the raid bosses in Pokémon GO

How do you search for players for Pokémon GO raids? Have you discovered other successful methods for yourself?

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Destiny: Weekly Reset on August 1st – Today marks the end of the hunt for the T-shirt

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny the Weekly Reset is today. Additionally, August 1 marks the end of the “Age of Triumph” seal book.

Since the beginning of July 2017, the time of the last deadlines in Destiny has been running. Today marks a significant turning point. Because today is August 1 – the deadline after which the seal book for the Age of Triumph can no longer be completed.

In the coming weeks, you can still play (most) weekly activities, however, Rank 7 in the “Age of Triumph” book can no longer be achieved and the T-shirt can no longer be earned. The Age of Triumph was the last content update for Destiny. New goals for the Guardians will only appear again in Destiny 2.

By the way, this evening the last Iron Banner in the history of Destiny 1 starts. We will report on the end of the “Iron Banner” era.

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Now at 11 AM is the weekly reset. Let’s see what else the new week brings.

Nightfall Strike on 1.8. on PS4 and Xbox One

This week the Nightfall The Monstrosities Heist.

The modifiers are:

  • Solar Flare
  • Specialist: Precision weapon damage is increased
  • Barrier: More enemies have shields
  • Exposure: Guardian shields are enhanced, but recharge slowly.
  • Dawnblade: Increased ability recharge

In the heroic SIVA Crisis Strike playlist the modifiers are Heroic, Fresh Troops, Aerial, Catapult.

Challenge of the Elders and Story Playlist

In the weekly story playlist we go into the missions of the Taken War. The modifiers are Heroic, Solar Flare, and Catapult.

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In the Challenge of the Elders there are bonus points for Super kills. The modifiers are Barrier and Juggler. You will fight against Noru’usk, the Overmind Minotaur, and the rebellious Ghost.

The Raid Challenges from 1.8.

The King’s Fall Raid is up next. In this raid, there were raid challenges for the first time. How to defeat the Warpriest, Golgoroth, and Oryx himself to gain extra loot, you can find out here.

Shaxx, Zavala, Tyra Karn, and Factions

Tyra Karn has the artifacts Jolder’s Memory (36 Discipline, 36 Strength), Silimar’s Memory (32 Intellect, 51 Discipline), and Skorris’ Memory (66 Intellect).

Eris Morn and the New Monarchy want Worm Spore.

The Cult of the Future wants Spinmetal.

The Dead Orbit demands Ghost Flowers.

Lord Shaxx has bounties for Control and Supremacy.

The Crucible Quartermaster brings bounties for Auto Rifle, Hand Cannon, Shotgun, Sidearm, and Heavy Weapon.

Commander Zavala has Strike Elite, Dawn, and Cleanup (150 enemy kills with the fireteam).

Interesting: Destiny 2: Players are already complaining about balancing before release

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Guild Wars 2: The New Fractal – Joy or Pain?

Erzkanzler Erzkanzler Reading time 5 minutes

The last episode of Living World Season 3 has arrived on the Guild Wars 2 servers! And with this, probably the last release before the next big addon, players receive a new fractal. Enough reason for our author, the Arch Chancellor, to take a closer look at the fractal “Shattered Observatory”.

The Arch Chancellor and his beloved Necromancer had not been seen in Tyria for a long time. But the prospect of a new fractal has piqued my curiosity as well.

If you want to dive into battle without prejudice, I recommend not reading further. While I will try to keep my report fairly free of spoilers, spoilers cannot be completely avoided. All others are warmly invited to explore “Shattered Observatory” with me, as that is the name of the new fractal.

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Fractals, Curse or Blessing?

Fractals have always been a point of contention in the Guild Wars 2 community, as these instances are detached from their surroundings. You enter them through a lobby, and their scope is often smaller than that of classic instances. With the epic length of a visit to the Ruins of Arah, for instance, fractals cannot compete. From a developer’s perspective, instances that are not directly connected to the world are, of course, easier to maintain, so we players can occasionally look forward to new fractals.

With my Darksteel Greatsword freshly sharpened, I find myself in Lion’s Arch in front of the portal. For my first visit, I dare the unthinkable and search for group members through the group search function. An unusual decision, as I could dash through the new content with experienced guild members. But of course, the goofballs are all asleep on a Sunday just before eight. But for you, dear readers, I happily walk through fire and throw myself into battle with strangers.

Random Groups, the Best Testing Phase for New Content?!

Those who want to enter the Shattered Observatory can choose between levels 25, 50, 75, and 100. Considering my long absence, I decided to start with the level 25 fractal and joined a group where none of them had experience in this fractal yet.

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Once in the fractal, I marvel at the scenery and sense something ominous. I can’t help but think of Alice in Wonderland. Floating ruins and platforms. Once again, I’m aware of how well the graphics of Guild Wars 2 have held up over the last five years. However, there’s not much time to waste, as the Shattered Observatory does not start quietly.

Mindless Trash Mobs Are Hard to Find

After a few hesitant jumps, I find myself in front of Skorvald, and it seems to me that the good guy is not happy. But at this point, the strength of the new fractal becomes apparent. Those who have left their brains and backpacks at home can jump right off the platform. The Shattered Observatory and its bosses are far from the “Tank & Spank” mechanics of other MMOs or earlier Guild Wars 2 instances.

While you always had to move a bit more in Guild Wars 2, what is expected in the Observatory is another good step up.

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I didn’t expect a morning without deaths, but being face-down on the warm instance floor during the first boss was a bit of a surprise.

Dumb comments like “Teaching years are not lord years” race through my mind as my Necromancer adjusts her cleavage to charge at Skorvald again. And lo and behold, the old Erzi is still capable of learning. On the second attempt, the boss is defeated.

No Ground, but a Short Story!

After a dreamy cutscene, my Necromancer suddenly stands in outer space. An ungrounded audacity! For someone with a fear of heights like me, not the ideal environment. Fortunately, the developers spare me the jumping puzzles I abhor and send us after a short interlude to the next boss fight. With Viirastra, my “Alice in Wonderland” vibe intensifies, the Shattered Observatory is quirky.

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My hope to once again apply what I learned in the first battle dissipates when a red skull appears above my Necromancer’s head. Usually not the international sign for healing.

How right I was becomes apparent seconds later as the entire group is wiped out. It quickly becomes clear that anyone who is not fully alert will draw the ire of their teammates.

Those Who Are Not Attentive Harm the Group.

This also applies to the last boss of the fractal, whom we face right after overcoming the battle against Viirastra. Arkk, as he is named, combines the various mechanics of his colleagues and significantly tortures us.

And it becomes clear to me: Shattered Observatory is not a beginner fractal.

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New players will surely curse at the Shattered Observatory at first. For seasoned Guild Wars 2 players, however, it represents long-awaited challenging content outside of raids.

And correspondingly, the reaction in the community is also positive; many players praise the high difficulty level and the intricate boss mechanics. My subsequent instance runs with my guild in Challenge Mode at a higher difficulty level confirm this impression. The bosses are not only sturdier but also feature abilities that were not present in the lower difficulty levels.

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The Shattered Observatory: Only Partially Suitable for Beginners.

Arenanet has pushed the idea of fractals to the limit with the Observatory. It partially resembles a PvE arena where we wander from boss fight to boss fight to prove ourselves. Within the framework of a fractal, it is a welcome change. For many players, the Shattered Observatory is considered one of the best and most interesting fractals, surely also because it is new in the game. However, it also shows that Arenanet is striving to provide Guild Wars 2 with new content that does not always follow the same pattern.

My Necromancer and I had a lot of fun in the Observatory. We are certainly not the last to visit this place, especially since I have not yet taken the hungry little cat with me that can be found after completing the fractal.

Have you explored the Observatory yet? And if so, what do you think of the plethora of boss mechanics that this fractal has to offer?

This evening, the next expansion for Guild Wars 2 will be announced.

Guild Wars 2: Expansion 2 has an Announcement Date!

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Overwatch: Bugged – Reinhardt locks up Soldier: 76 in prison! The PotGs of the week

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If Soldier: 76 causes too much nonsense, Reinhardt locks him up for the rest of the round. Don’t you believe it? This is exactly what happens in Overwatch!

Every week, absurd, exciting, or simply funny moments happen in Overwatch that are often captured in a “Play of the Game.” We searched social media and picked out three special highlights for you. Enjoy our three “Play of the Game” moments of the week in Overwatch!

As Mercy, it can be difficult to find the right path. Should you hide in the corner and wait until the whole team is dead to resurrect them? Or should you grab a weapon and help out yourself? The player Dad76 shows how to do it right. Using his wings, he navigates to his dead teammates, resurrects them, and then cleans up single-handedly. Whether it’s Supercharger, Orisa, or Hanzo – nothing is safe from a Mercy in a blood frenzy!

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A melee fighter like Doomfist has no place in a hero shooter like Overwatch? Not at all! Superlala starts swinging fists and tries to take Hanamura from the defending team. He doesn’t even need teammates for this, as he takes out the entire enemy team single-handedly. And then ask again if this hero is too strong…

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Our last clip is (as so often) not really a Play of the Game, but instead a funny scene. The player Mejrinho should actually capture the second control point in the Temple of Anubis for his team, but is stopped by a charging Reinhardt. He carries Soldier: 76 to the next wall – but doesn’t crush him. Instead, he gets pushed through the wall and gets stuck. He watches the rest of the match from his cell. Luckily not for very long.

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Did you also experience a particularly cool game scene that you recorded on video? Then just send us a link to the video (preferably on YouTube) and maybe you will find your clip in this article next week!

Last week, we showed you what tricks Doomfist has up his sleeve!

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Pokémon GO: Another Legendary Pokémon Now in the Game!

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Pokémon trainers can now find another legendary monster in the world of Pokémon GO. Moltres has been unlocked as the next part of the bird trio.

For a few hours now, you can find the legendary Pokémon “Moltres” in Pokémon GO. As the developers explained on Facebook, you can find the fire bird in the game since the morning of August 1st. Keep an eye out for the legendary raid battles where you can find this opponent.

Finding Moltres – New bird in the game

The first legendary Pokémon can be found since the anniversary event in Pokémon GO. Trainers had to wait about a year for these special monsters that enhance every collection. The first ones were Lugia and Articuno – these were the first to be caught by trainers around the world.

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Articuno has now temporarily retreated to its home and makes way for another part of the bird trio. We are talking about Moltres. The fire and flying-type Pokémon has been available in the game since today (August 1, 2017).

Like Articuno, Moltres will only be available in the game for a limited time. According to Niantic, you have about a week to catch the legendary monster. You can find the schedule for the legendary Pokémon here.

Unclear times of the birds

A few days ago, Niantic explained that the legendary birds will not appear as raid bosses “forever”. Each of the three legendary birds (Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres) will only be available in the game for a limited time. How long Lugia will remain in the game is initially unclear.

Pokémon GO Legendary-Pokemon

On Twitter, the Pokémon GO account explained how long the Pokémon will be available and announced the dates. It was initially unclear whether these were US times or global releases. As a result, many players yesterday waited in vain for Moltres. Now it is clear, it was the US times and the original dates are shifted by one day in Germany.

In our Pokémon GO group and on our Pokémon GO page on Facebook, you won’t miss any news about the game.

Defeating Moltres

In arenas around the world, Moltres could now appear as a raid boss. Do you have the right Pokémon to defeat it quickly?

You have good chances with rock-type Pokémon like Golem. In our counter-guide, we explain which Pokémon you can use to quickly win against Moltres. Some trainers have noticed that the fight against Moltres is “easier” than against Articuno.

Pokémon GO Moltres Guide: Counters, Defeating, Catching

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Hearthstone: Priests can copy entire decks – new cards from “Knights of the Frozen Throne”

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The new cards from the Hearthstone expansion “Knights of the Frozen Throne” are impressive. Priests can copy an entire deck!

Gradually, more and more cards from the upcoming expansion “Knights of the Frozen Throne” for Hearthstone are revealed. Among the latest cards, there are some major highlights!

Priests get the Twilight Father as a new minion – better known as Archbishop Benedictus. It costs 7 mana and has stats of 4/6 along with a quite powerful Battlecry: Mix a copy of your opponent’s deck into your own!

Also for Priests, there is a powerful new form of mind control. For 6 mana, they can cast the spell Embrace Darkness on an opposing minion. At the start of the Priest’s next turn, you gain control of that minion, provided it is still alive by then.

Dragon fans get the Cobalt Scalebane, a solid minion for 5 mana with stats of 5/5. At the end of your turn, the dragon gives another friendly minion +3 attack.

For Druids, there is a new Nerubian, the Crypt Lord. For 3 mana, it comes with Taunt and solid 1/6 stats. Every time you summon another minion, it gains +1 health.

A new neutral pirate is the Phantom Freebooter. For 4 mana, it only has weak 3/3 stats, but its Battlecry makes up for it. Because it adds the stats of the player’s weapon to its own (With a 3/2 axe, it gains +3/2).

Warlocks have obviously developed a fetish for vampires. Because they receive the card Gnomeferatu – a 2/3 minion with a Battlecry: Removes the top card from your opponent’s deck. This makes it the first card in the game that actively allows you to take a card from your opponent.

The Meat Wagon is an interesting new card that relies on buffs to really be effective. For 4 mana, it has stats of 1/4 and a death rattles effect: Summons a minion from your deck that has less attack than this minion.

Not in the mood for the Mage’s “Ping” or the Hunter’s shot? The neutral minion Mindbreaker provides relief! For 3 mana, it not only has impressive stats of 2/5, but also an additional effect: Hero powers are disabled. Just based on the stats, it should be an “Instant Pick” in many decks.

For Warriors, there is the Val’kyr Soulclaimer. This 3 mana minion comes with weak stats of 1/4 but summons a 2/2 Ghoul every time it takes damage and does not die.

What do you think of these new cards? Are there cool innovations, or is it “too much RNG” for you?

By the way, Jaina is going to become a life-steal elemental monster!

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The Lord of the Rings Online: Expansion Mordor has a new release date

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In the Free2Play MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online, the One Ring still exists a little longer than planned. The expansion Mordor is being delayed.

In fact, today was supposed to be the day the One Ring was destroyed. The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online planned to launch its expansion “Mordor” live today, on July 31. But that will not happen for now.

Lord of the Rings Online Mordor: Date July 31 cannot be met

The expansion “Mordor” takes place after the destruction of the One Ring. The heroes are dealing with the aftermath of its destruction.

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But that will not happen. As the development studio Standing Stone Games announced at short notice, they have found a problem related to the movement patterns of monsters and NPCs. This is an issue that mainly occurs in older game content.

Standing Stone Games will need “a little while” to solve the problem. Therefore, they will delay the expansion Mordor and cannot keep the planned date.

More information on when Mordor will actually be released should be available soon. We will update the article as soon as we know the exact release date for Mordor.

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Mordor brings over 300 new quests, High Elves as a new race

The expansion Mordor will introduce a new playable race with the High Elves. In addition, over 300 quests and hundreds of new deeds await players. A raid in Mordor is also planned.

For a while, it seemed that this year could be the last for the F2P MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online. The developer studio Turbine is transitioning away from MMORPGs towards mobile.

Fans feared Lord of the Rings Online could go under. Instead, at the end of 2016, the MMORPG teams from Turbine separated and continue under their own banner, Standing Stone Games. The license for Lord of the Rings and the future of the MMORPG seem secure.

Release of Mordor is now on Wednesday

Update 1.8. 1:00 AM: The release date for Mordor is now clear – Community Manager Cordovan announced it.

The expansion Mordor and update 21 will arrive on Wednesday, August 2. The servers will go offline around 1:00 PM our time and should be back online with the expansion Mordor at LOTRO around 6:00 PM our time.

More info about Mordor can be seen here:

Lord of the Rings Online: Mordor – These are the new regions

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Fortnite: Repairing weapons is not possible – here are the alternatives

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If you have found a particularly good or even legendary weapon in Fortnite, you will eventually have to say goodbye to it. Repairing weapons is impossible in this survival shooter. However, there are alternatives to at least get your favorite weapon back.

Fortnite has a deep crafting system that allows you to create ammunition, weapons, and traps. There are some statistics to keep in mind when crafting weapons, such as damage or magazine size.

One statistic you should keep an eye on is “Durability,” which is the durability of a weapon. Your weapons wear out and break when the durability runs out. You can repair everything in Fortnite except for weapons! If your weapon breaks, it is truly gone.

Watch the “Durability” bar – Weapon durability decreases

In the bar at the bottom right next to your character, you can see your equipped weapons. It’s important to keep a close eye on the “Durability” bar. That is the thin line that appears to the right of your weapons.

In the lower image, you can see that three weapons are equipped. The weapon to the left of the pickaxe has a full durability bar and is in the green zone. The shotgun on the right side is about to break, causing the bar to decrease and turn orange.

Fortnite Weapon Breaks
If the thin durability bar to the right of the weapon falls to 0, the item will break. Weapons should be dismantled before that happens. This way, the player receives material back from which they can build a new weapon.

Recycle weapons before they break! Then build them again

If the durability bar drops to 0, the weapon is broken and gone forever. Weapons cannot be repaired in Fortnite. If it is a legendary weapon or your favorite gun, that is quite frustrating.

However, what you can do to keep it: build the weapons again.

It is best to dismantle weapons that are about to break. This saves you from having to collect many resources and simply recycles the item. You receive quite a bit of material back when you dismantle.

However, there is a catch with this method.

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Weapon Schematics: If you want to craft weapons, you need a blueprint

When you dismantle a weapon, you get the material to build the weapon, but you do not receive a blueprint. The “Weapon Schematics” are essential if you want to craft a weapon.

Here’s how you obtain blueprints:

  • Blueprints can be found in Loot Llamas. Here we have a guide for you, how to get Loot Llamas without spending money.
  • Blueprints are awarded for completing certain quests
  • Blueprints can be found in chests
  • Blueprints can receive upgrades. In Fortnite, almost everything can be leveled up, including blueprints. When you level up the plans, the statistics of the weapon that pops out improve. However, it is recommended to only do this with rare blueprints to avoid wasting blueprint XP.

The best tip is: Fall in love only with a weapon for which you also have a blueprint and that you can craft at will. Weapons whose schematics you do not yet have are only temporary weapons!

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Blueprints can be found in Loot Llamas

Why can’t you repair weapons?

It can be quite annoying when your favorite weapon is doomed and you have not yet found a blueprint for it. However, there might be a good reason why there is no option to repair weapons.

If players must keep the blueprints to craft legendary and powerful weapons, they cannot simply pass the plans to beginners. If a low-level player gets the weapon directly, it will break anyway after a while. So if you want powerful weapons, you need to fight your way through Fortnite and continually improve your inventory.

As Fortnite is an Early Access title, all of this could change by the release in 2018.

Are you looking for more useful tricks? Then check out our 20 tips for Fortnite beginners.

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PUBG: “Stream Sniping” divides the community – Coddled Twitch stars?

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A controversy over “stream sniping” has erupted in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The implied accusation: The game favors its Twitch stars too heavily.

Stream sniping is a reason for a ban in PUBG. But what does that even mean?

Stream sniping – Hunting the Twitch Stars

In “stream sniping”, you watch the stream of a player you are targeting to gain an advantage. You check when they log in and log into the same lobby at the same time to land in a match with them. Once you’re in the match with them, you know where they are, can ambush them, and kill them.

Streamers like to say when they get killed: “They are stream sniping us!” The current hit shooter PUBG pays particular attention to its streamers. There, “stream sniping” is a reason for a ban.

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In PUBG, player Lethoe was recently accused of spying on the popular streamer “Shroud” and then killing him. As punishment, he received a one-week ban.

This happened during a special event: The popular streamers Summit1G and Shroud were playing together and were killed multiple times – including by “Lethoe”, who shortly thereafter received the message “You are banned“.

Warning – those who speak English should brace themselves for some profanity; here is the kill on Shroud and the immediate accusation “They are sniping our stream!”

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Banned player says: I don’t even watch Twitch

Ironically: The player says, “I don’t even watch Twitch.” His kill on Shroud was purely coincidental during a gunfight.

The ban came so quickly after the kill, says Lethoe, that it cannot possibly be legitimate. The team would not have had time to verify if the ban was legitimate. They must have acted on impulse.

Pampered Stars?

This incident seems to be dividing the PUBG community. While one half says: Streamers must be protected – anyone who “stream snipes” deserves to be banned, the other half is on the side of the banned player and says: “Normal players must be protected just like Twitch streamers.” The ban is arbitrary.

They see this as pampering the star streamers, to whom PUBG owes a large part of its success. It’s like saying, “They think they play so well that they can only die by unfair means.”

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While community managers are still trying to create balance, the head of the game, PlayerUnknown, sees it differently. In his opinion, the banned player was rightly banned. While it cannot be proven that he actually watched the stream, he constantly tried to join the same lobby as a player who is streaming. There is no other reason for this than to gain an advantage.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has had some trouble with streamers lately. The last incident was about a self-proclaimed performance artist whose performance was being a particularly nasty guy:

PUBG: Boss bans one of the biggest streamers – who threatens him with a beating

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Star Citizen verschiebt Alpha 3.0 – arbeitet fieberhaft daran

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The studio CIG behind Star Citizen has postponed Alpha 3.0 again, but is working hard to deliver it soon. The update is said to be much larger than anything before.

Alpha 3.0 is the next major milestone in the space giant Star Citizen. Originally, this was patch 2.7, but it has been elevated to patch “3.0” some time ago because it is such an important milestone.

The first moment when Star Citizen comes together

3.0 is considered the first moment when Star Citizen comes close to what is expected later. Planetary landings are said to be possible. Different systems interact for the first time, everything is dynamic and incredibly exciting.

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This is the first step in giving players the tools to create outposts and communities later.

It’s about the streaming technology that allows players to take off from one moon, fly through a system, land on another moon, then pull out the beautiful buggy and race across the whole planet – and all this without loading screens.

Much larger than anything done before

Everything sounds fantastic. The reality: The schedule for 3.0 has now been postponed. Originally, 3.0 was planned for June, then it was postponed to August, and now the patch is intended for early September.

Players have spotted this in the Production Schedule. The delay has raised concerns among fans. Star Citizen has now responded and issued a statement:

  • First, fans are reminded that the schedule, which is publicly viewable, is actually internal assessments that can change easily.
  • 3.0 is also much more complex and important than all previous patches.
  • Integrating all of this into the game requires many more bug fixes than previously thought.
  • The problem is that 3.0 is much bigger than imagined a year ago.
  • Anyone who thinks that dark intentions are behind this delay is misinformed – such delays in software are to be expected in a project as complicated as this, as anyone who has done it before can confirm.

The whole studio, yes the whole company, is working hard to finish 3.0.

You can read the post by Will Leverett on behalf of CIG here in the original English version.

Read more about 3.0 in this article:

Star Citizen: Trailer 3.0 – This is what it’s like to land on the moon

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PUBG bricht dicken Spieler-Rekord – Lässt GTA 5 und Fallout 4 alt aussehen

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The hype of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has now arrived among a wide audience in the gaming scene. How popular the survival game is is shown by new statistics from SteamSpy. There, hits like Grand Theft Auto 5 or Fallout 4 have now been overtaken by the “newcomer”.

As it turns out, the survival hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is even more popular than one might have thought. PUBG has broken the record for the most players (at the same time) for a non-Valve game.

Over 480,000 people played PUBG on Steam at the same time in July 2017. That’s impressive!

PUBG – Highest Peak Players as a Non-Valve Title

SteamSpy is a good resource when looking for statistics on titles on the Steam platform. There you can find a lot of information about how often a game is played, how large the audience is, what the reviews look like, and also how many players are playing a title at the same time.

According to Steamspy, about six million players now own PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Yesterday, on July 30, 2017, the game broke a strong record when 481,304 players played PUBG on Steam simultaneously. The reason why the game is such a hit is explained by Jürgen in his first impressions of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

A number that game hits like Fallout 4, Payday 2, or Grand Theft Auto 5 did not reach. As you can see in the following screenshot, PUBG now holds the record for the most concurrent players in a game not made by Valve.

PUBG Peak Players

Even Brendan Greene, PlayerUnknown himself, was pleased with this success. On Twitter, he made it clear that he owes it to his great team at Bluehole.

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The survival shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been in Early Access since March and has been well received by many players since then. Last week, the battle royal shooter first surpassed the mark of five million players. Now there are already six million. Strong numbers, considering that a release on PS4 and Xbox One is still pending.

An end to Early Access is in sight. The release of PUBG is still planned for 2017!

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WoW Guide: 250,000 Gold per Hour Farming – What is it about?

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Farming gold is always a popular topic in WoW. But does the latest method really work so well? We reveal what the “Silithus trick” is all about.

In recent weeks, a method for quickly farming gold in World of Warcraft has been making the rounds. But does it really work? What is the deal with “Silithus farming,” with which players allegedly earn up to 250,000 gold an hour?

The various tricks and techniques for farming gold in World of Warcraft have always been a popular topic. Interest in gold farming has surged since it’s now possible to pay for WoW game time with gold. Additionally, one can buy other Blizzard products and even Destiny 2 by converting gold into Blizzard credit.

Farming gold – only real at levels 58 and 59!

For several weeks now, there has been a new popular method among gold-farming fans. They create a new character, level it to level 58 or 59, then apply an XP stop and farm the three camps of the Twilight Hammer in Silithus all day long.

WoW Silithus Twilight Camps Map
The three camps are full of mobs – always at the appropriate level.

Since the remembrance day of Ahn’Qiraj, the enemies in the three Twilight camps scale with the player’s level. If your character reaches level 110, then the enemies are also at that level. The same applies for level 100, 90, 76, or whatever – they are always adjusted to you.

This means, conversely, that the enemies have a changing loot pool – because a mob at level 60 drops different loot than an enemy at level 110. And this is where you can really profit! By exploiting scaling, it is possible to farm items that are actually very rare: “set pieces” from Classic.

Why does this only work at the Twilight camps?

Loot in Classic followed different rules than in Legion, for example. The loot of an enemy depended mainly on one factor: the level of the enemy. An item of level 58 had a chance of 1:1000 to drop from (almost) all enemies at level 58. But enemies in the classic areas that are level 58 have become rare. Since Cataclysm, there are only a handful of these foes, such as in Ahn’Qiraj 20.

WoW Behsten Experience Eliminator

The Twilight camps are thus the only major, reliable sources for loot in the level 58 and 59 range!

Important: To avoid gaining more XP while farming, you need to purchase an XP stop in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Stormwind (Alliance) as soon as you reach level 58. It works best with a Death Knight that starts at level 55.

  • The relevant NPC Slahtz can be found in Orgrimmar in the Valley of Heroes in the top room of the Hall of War Heroes.
  • Behsten is located in the castle in Stormwind, in the war room of the other battlefield masters (when you stand in front of Anduin, turn right).

Which loot is particularly valuable? Transmog sets and Teebu’s Longsword

So, what items should one look out for when killing the Twilight servants?

In Classic, there were a number of “sets.” These were not sets in the sense of tier sets, but simply armor pieces that together created a matching appearance.

This includes the “Glorious” set. Especially the pants, which resemble a plate bikini, are highly sought after by many players – worth up to 200,000 gold on some servers. Some call this a “slut mog” from the early days.

The same applies for the “Vanguard” set. Simpler is the “Battle Rage” set, which attracts with its strong red color. As long as it brings gold…

Anyone leveling their character to level 59 will reduce their chance of many of the sets mentioned above by nearly 50%, but they will have another particularly valuable item within reach: Teebu’s Longsword of the Blazing Flames.

WoW Teebus Longsword

This blade resembles a red “lightsaber,” as it consists only of the weapon grip and a strong glowing effect. Additionally, it has another detail that stands out particularly in dark areas. Teebu’s Longsword is itself a light source and has an actual glow! Depending on the server, the price varies greatly. On wowhead, the current average price is a whopping 250,000 gold for instant purchase.

WoW Blade of Hanna

A little less noble is the Blade of Hanna, a two-handed sword with a cool “samurai” look. It typically goes for 70,000 gold at the auction house.

Estimated yield thanks to “LootAppraiser”

Anyone farming here will have plenty of green, blue, and maybe even a few epic items in their bags. Thanks to an addon like LootAppraiser (link to download on Curse), the value of the items can also be assessed right away, providing a good overview of what you carry in your bags.

The enemies in the Twilight camps respawn with a very high frequency, by the way. Anyone teaming up in a group of 5 hardly has to wait for respawns and achieves the highest successes and revenues thanks to personal loot.

WoW Silithus Twilight Hammer

This method is particularly effective on well-populated servers with many potential buyers for the gear. But also on role-playing servers, where players like to invest thousands of gold in their character’s “perfect” style armor, a nice sum can be earned.

In general, it can be stated that you can relatively quickly farm valuable possessions with this farming method. However, the problem is finding a buyer for these items. That can often take several weeks or even months. So, if you do not regularly promote your goods in the auction house, you will not get rich with this method.

In conclusion, it can be said: Yes, items worth 250,000 gold can be farmed in an hour. Whether they will actually sell is another matter.

Mein-MMO says: Farming is particularly fun in a group when all members have the addon “LootAppraiser” installed. With it, the theoretical value of the looted items can be determined. If you can measure yourself against your friends as to who snagged the most valuable loot, it makes the whole thing even more enjoyable. And who knows: Maybe you’ll hit the jackpot and pull Teebu’s Longsword of the Blazing Flames from the body of a Twilight Cultist?

The used images of the sets and weapons are from Wowhead.

Haven’t played WoW in a long time? Then this beginner’s guide is just right for you!

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Overwatch: Kommt Lúcioball zurück?

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Lúcioball was one of the most popular arcade modes in Overwatch and many wish for it to become a permanent part of the game. A hint on Reddit gives hope that the sport may return to the screens, at least for a short time.

Doomfist recently joined the battlefields of Overwatch and has been stirring things up.

The question about the Summer Games didn’t take long to arise, as they were quite popular last year. It was believed that Doomfist would come along with the Summer Games.

Many players were particularly fond of last year’s Summer Games event, Lúcioball. And it seems that this mode will be making another appearance in the game soon. At least new achievements from the Xbox One version of the game suggest this.

User Ekultron linked a screenshot of the achievements on Reddit. It shows three achievements associated with Lúcioball.

The Xbox One achievements for Lúcioball

In English, the achievements state:

Lúcio Hat Trick

  • Score a goal, a successful defense, and an assist in one round of Lúcioball

Safe Hands

  • Make three consecutive saves

Volley

  • Score a goal in Lúcioball by shooting the ball from at least 3 meters high
Overwatch Lúcioball Gameplay

Lúcio-what?

For those who didn’t play the Summer Games last year and don’t know what the mode is about: Lúcioball is a team game in an arena where two teams of 3 Lúcios face off against each other.

The goal of the game is to get a large ball into the opponent’s goal using only the melee attack and Lúcio’s Soundwave. To enhance mobility, Wallride and the Speed Aura from Crossfade also work. Additionally, jump pads are scattered throughout the arena. It’s essentially the principle of Rocket League applied to Overwatch.

The fascination of so many players with this action-packed brawl can be seen in the following video excerpt:

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There is no official information yet on exactly when the Summer Games and specifically Lúcioball will return. However, since summer is not too far away, we can only hope it will be soon.

Could Doomfist’s fist be too strong for a similar mode? Read here about his problem with the oneshot combo.

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Destiny 2: Spieler meckern schon vorm Release über das Balancing

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The balancing in Destiny 2 has been a source of mockery for fans for weeks before the release.

The balancing of weapons in Destiny 1 was a constant source of grief. Sometimes shotguns were too strong, sometimes the sniper rifles dominated. For a long time, grenades were considered too powerful and dominant. No one was really satisfied with the balance in Destiny 1.

Now, the balancing is already under fire weeks before the release of Destiny 2. A “fake tweet” from the weapons guru of Destiny, Jon Weisnewski, is making the rounds on reddit.

Fake tweet from Destiny’s weapons chief “We’re not balancing anymore”

It says:
“We have thought long and hard about how to balance Destiny 2. We have learned a lot from Destiny 1. We at Bungie have decided: There will be no balancing in Destiny 2. None at all. Only fusion rifle nerfs.”

Balancing in Destiny 2

Once again: This is a joke from someone. Weisnewski did not tweet this. But it shows how delicate the topic is.

The balancing: You can’t please anyone

The problems in Destiny 1 were mainly that at any given time a certain weapon type or tactic was seen as superior in PvP. If you did not play this weapon combination or preferred the popular playstyle depending on the patch, you found yourself at a disadvantage.

What was too strong changed from patch to patch. At the beginning, individual exotic weapons like the Vex Mythoclast, the Suros Regime, or the Thorn were “too strong”, later it was individual legendary weapons with exaggerated perk combinations. After Bungie nerfed that, the time of certain “archetypes” of legendary weapons came.

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One of the first “super weapons” in Destiny. But not the last.

From Bungie’s perspective, the overall problem was that the PvP was too fast. Players found a way to eliminate opponents in minimal time with every patch.

Destiny 1: Tried various methods to slow down the PvP

Attempts to encourage players to rely on primary weapons and slow down the PvP repeatedly failed.

Bungie did everything possible over the years:

  • nerfed weapon types roughly
  • removed “super perk combinations”
  • limited ammunition,
  • fine-tuned certain weapon sub-types.

Nothing really helped.

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Destiny 2: Now with a hammer

With Destiny 2, Bungie is now changing the weapon system so that players are forced to use primary weapons. The PvP is now significantly slower than the PvP in Destiny 1: Players can take more hits but deal less damage.

This also does not please everyone. The following is criticized:

  • that an individual can no longer make as much impact as in Destiny 1. A strong player in Destiny 1 could still eliminate three opponents at once; this is no longer possible in Destiny 2.
  • weaker players could now simply retreat from a fight because it takes too long to shoot them while fleeing.
  • and “team shots” would become increasingly important, meaning you need to shoot at an opponent with multiple players to eliminate them safely. The skill to aim quickly, shoot, and hit is now less important.
  • Overall, the PvP no longer feels fast but rather slow.

Other players, however, are pleased with the new balance and find it “more tactical.”

It seems that balance will continue to be a topic in Destiny 2 as well. Players are at least already making jokes about it. A good sign.

In this article, we will look at how the balance changes actually work:

Destiny 2: TTK – How fast (or slow) is the PvP really

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