In Destiny , sc_slayerage is considered the best player in the world. But even he doesn’t always win.
The Legend himself, that is sc_slayerage in Destiny. Some of the most outstanding achievements of PvE players in Destiny are credited to him. When it comes to who first defeated a certain boss alone in Hardmode, his name keeps appearing in Destiny history.
Against this amazing play of his opponent, even a top player is helpless. He seems to be defeated and falls off the cliff, but then reappears with deadly precision.
The beauty is in slayerage’s reaction. He doesn’t curse or throw a tantrum, but takes the mistake on himself and shows respect to the opponent that he deserves. He says that his career is now over. People should stop watching him.
A nice clip that made the rounds on reddit after the killer posted it. There, slayerage was praised as a gentleman streamer with a pleasant demeanor.
In EVE Online, there are constant battles between players. Most of them go unnoticed unless you follow the Zkillboard map.
The Zkillboard is a map that displays the “kills” in EVE Online in real-time. Whenever a player is shot down, a red dot appears on the map, indicating exactly where the player has met their virtual demise. But the map offers even more. Each time a player is shot down, an icon appears in the corner. If you click on it, you receive a wealth of statistics about that player.
Many details about the battles
This includes their recent activities and how many ships they have destroyed themselves. The map becomes particularly spectacular when larger battles take place. Then, large dots keep appearing, and the list of icons fills up rapidly. You’ll know that a major conflict is occurring in the respective area.
Those who have the Zkillboard map open alongside the game can also enter the respective system and see for themselves what’s going on and participate in the battles.
It’s getting intense in EVE Online
Through the map, you can also view the latest fights and battles, as well as see when, where, and by whom most of the kills were made. The map can also be zoomed in and rotated, providing a very accurate representation of the EVE universe.
If you observe the map for a while, you’ll notice that there is always something happening in EVE Online. It’s rare for even a minute to pass without some kills occurring.
The online shooter Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade had four patches last week.
You can’t accuse them of not trying hard enough. Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade officially launched on September 23, 2016.
Many fans complained back then that the game was released far too early. It did not meet the promised visions one had, of a shooter MMO akin to The Division or Destiny in the Warhammer 40k universe, but rather the game turned into a lobby shooter that would have been better suited for early access or a beta. But the game is now released.
Last week, Behaviour Interactive released four patches for the game. The total size was just under 3 GB. For the last one, not even the patch notes were completed. Six of the originally 23 pages were still missing, the studio says. So many wouldn’t even fit into the Steam patch notes window.
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The patches bring campaigns, numerous changes, and bug fixes.
One of our last reports about the game from November was already about the efforts to cope with the flood of bugs in Warhammer 40k. They are apparently as persistent and numerous as Tyranids.
On the US site Massivelyop, they believe this could be a hint at Vvardenfell. This is the volcanic island from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Dataminers discovered hints of Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls Online’s code earlier this January. Namely, this map:
Massively believes: 15 years after Morrowind, 2017 would be the perfect time to bring back Morrowind as an expansion.
It is currently unknown how The Elder Scrolls Online plans to fill the rest of the year with content after the “Housing” update in the first quarter of 2017. Many in the comments under the tweet also suspect it could be a hint at Morrowind. Some think it means: Dragons are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online.
Live stream announced for Tuesday evening
Update 30.1. 10:30: The signs are getting stronger. Zenimax announced on Twitter: On January 31 at 8 PM our time, there will be a live stream on Twitch. They also used this volcanic-looking background image for this tweet.
That all sounds pretty much like a “big reveal.” So we will know by tomorrow evening at the latest what this is all about.
With Patch 7.2, the distribution of legendary items in World of Warcraft could become more equitable. Blizzard is responding.
The public test realm of World of Warcraft: Legion is currently testing the WoW Patch 7.2. Although not all features of the final update are available yet, players can already get a first impression of the upcoming changes.
Death Knights, Hunters, and Druids will receive some visual overhauls of their abilities. Many animations for these classes have been in the game for almost a decade and are in dire need of an update. The colleagues at wowhead have created a short video showcasing the new Death Knight animations and comparing them with those of the live version.
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For many professional raiders, the current legendary system is a thorn in their side. Luck determines which legendary item you get for your class. A player who has previously referred to himself as a “Top Tier Raider” reports in the official forum that he has already been declined by two guilds because he does not have the right legendaries. He has now received 3 “utility legendaries” in a row and has never felt such frustration since Classic.
Blizzard has responded:
“There are some additions and changes to the legendary system in Patch 7.2. These changes are not yet on the PTR, but they are coming, and we are actively seeking your feedback on this. Some of the issues you mentioned, we hope to improve with these changes.
Please have a little patience while we first experiment with new quests and features in the coming weeks and then make changes to the item and reward systems. It is a gradual process to focus testing on different areas, but additional changes are on the way.”
Less randomness? Blizzard changes the rules for legendaries. Just how, is still unknown.
The exact nature of these changes remains to be seen.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online there are big plans for 2017: Three updates are scheduled. They will bring a new expansion and the High Elves as a playable race to Middle-earth.
Standing Stone, under this name operates the team behind The Lord of the Rings Online. They lay their cards on the table.
First comes Update 20. It will bring a new region called “Wasteland” to LOTRO. Players will be able to travel through a desolate no-man’s land all the way to the slag hills of Mordor. Once crossed, players will face the “Battle at the Black Gate.” Two end dungeons will await players.
The tenth anniversary also wants to be celebrated. A big party is planned for this. An event is to serve as the centerpiece of the celebration.
With Update 21, the first expansion in four years will come to The Lord of the Rings Online. We are going to Mordor. Players will experience the fate of the One Ring and then embark on new adventures after the fall of Mordor. New stories will begin. Additionally, with the High Elves, another playable race will be added to The Lord of the Rings Online. Standing Stone will revise the appearance of all races. Mordor is planned for summer.
Update 22 is set to conclude the year 2017. However, this is still under discussion. In Update 21, new plotlines are to be hinted at, which will then be continued in Update 22 and beyond. The producer assures that they have a lot of content planned for The Lord of the Rings Online in the coming years. There are stories to tell, lands to explore, and deeds to accomplish.
There’s a lot going on in The Lord of the Rings Online. Not only in the game but also behind the scenes:
The housing add-on “Homestead” for The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) brings you 39 houses and countless decoration options. Find out here how to get the houses and how to obtain furnishings.
There are three ways to acquire a house in The Elder Scrolls Online. In the following list, we present all the methods. Houses, by the way, are accessible to all heroes of your account. So if one hero buys a house, all other characters on your account also gain access.
Crown Store: If you have a bunch of crowns, you don’t need to do anything else than open the Crown Store and select the house of your choice under the tab “Houses.” There you can see all available houses and you can tour them before you buy. There’s even a fully furnished version for sale if you have enough real money crowns.
Canthion, the house broker: The broker Canthion will grant you a free house if you complete a quest for him. As a thank you, you’ll receive a small inn room from the faction of your choice. You can find Canthion – depending on your alliance – in Vulkhel Guard, Daggerfall or Davon’s Watch. You can also do this quest with different heroes and thus snag the rooms of the other alliances.
Find a house: If you find a house in the open world of Tamriel, you can purchase it for the listed price in gold. However, the house always comes unfurnished, with only a few lamps included. Fully furnished houses are only available for real money. With the exception of two special buildings, the “Earthtear Caverns” and the “Great Topal Hideaway,” all houses can be purchased with in-game currency. The prices range from 3,000 gold for a simple inn room to 3.7 million gold for a princely estate! Remember that sometimes you may need to complete specific quests if you want to buy a house with gold.
If you have a house, you can decorate it to your heart’s content. For this, you need furniture and decorations that you can either craft (but you must first acquire the recipes) yourself or purchase from specific vendors (you can find them in Coldharbour and in the major cities of Tamriel). You can also loot certain furnishings from enemies, fish them up, or steal them from chests.
If you have an item, you can place it in the room or any available outdoor area using the housing menu. You may arrange an object freely, rotate it, and even place it hovering in the room. Even your pets and mounts can be used as decoration in the house – as well as your assistants from the Crown Store. However, each house has a limit on the number of placeable items. So you can’t place unlimited stuff:
Room: 15 items
Apartment: 30 items
Small house: 100 items
Medium house: 200 items
Large house: 300 items
Mansion: 350 items
Those who have subscribed to ESO Plus get double the allowed decorations. If your subscription expires, you will keep the existing decorations but will not be able to add more items beyond the regular limit until you renew your subscription.
The head of Final Fantasy XIV talks about how difficult it is to keep an MMORPG fresh over the years and about the expansion Stormblood.
Naoki Yoshida gave an interview to the US site MMORPG and talked about how difficult it is to keep an MMORPG exciting over many years.
Yoshida said the hardest part is the “ongoing battle” against oversaturation. Players get tired of an MMORPG if they play it for too long. The challenge for a long-standing MMORPG is to dispel this fatigue and to provide players with a sense of excitement and enthusiasm. That is why they try to develop regular new content, release expansions, and host fan festivals.
Stormblood offers as much story as a new role-playing game
With the expansion Stormblood, Square Enix aims to bring further variety. The raid “Return to Ivalice” is to be designed by special guest developers. Additionally, the world will continue to grow. It will go underwater and extensive raid content will also be introduced. Yoshida promises a new, more exciting gaming experience.
The story of Stormblood can be compared in size to a new role-playing game. Although Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG, players meet interesting NPCs, travel together for part of the journey and then leave them – just like in a classic Final Fantasy. Players can look forward to the latest title in the Final Fantasy series with Stormblood.
Further announcements for Stormblood are promised by Yoshida for the fan festival in Frankfurt on February 18. There, most of the information about Stormblood will be revealed.
More information about Stormblood can be found in this article:
We have played the latest heroine from Heroes of the Storm (HotS). For whom Valeera is suitable and whether she is fun, you’ll find out in this post.
Last week, Heroes of the Storm introduced a new heroine from the Warcraft universe. Valeera Sanguinar was mostly absent in World of Warcraft, but she is indeed a historically significant character. Cortyn has taken on the new assassin and played some rounds of the nasty killer.
New HotS heroine Valeera is a lot of fun
Fundamentally, I have quite a hard time with melee assassins in Heroes of the Storm. I can manage Kerrigan, but as soon as it comes to more complex positioning, like with Illidan or Samuro, I prefer to stay away.
And what can I say? Wow, Valeera is fun!
If you’ve already played a rogue in World of Warcraft, then getting started with her is very easy. The abilities correspond quite exactly to their counterparts in the MMO. Okay, Shadow Strike has a movement component, and instead of 5 combo points, she has a maximum of 3 in HotS.
All abilities are intuitive, and even with the talents, one can already guess what they do by their names.
Autoattack and Waving
Valeera is a lot of fun – just like rogues in World of Warcraft – against “squishies” – meaning vulnerable assassins. Especially extremely soft targets without large escape mechanics – like Kael’thas or Chromie – will find themselves on the ground faster than they can type “WTF” in the chat. Choke, Shadow Strike, Shadow Strike, Gut, Autoattack, and wave.
It becomes significantly harder when the opponents have more health points and can withstand Valeera’s attacks longer. Especially “damage warriors” like Varian or Sonya can give us a harder time than we would like. It’s often better to use Vanish not before the fight, but during the battle as an escape mechanism.
Particularly noteworthy is her Ultimate “Cloak of Shadows”. It is basically a “Get Out of Jail Free” card, which also has a cooldown of just 18 seconds. Being unstoppable for one second and removing all DoTs is so powerful that many assassins run back to the Nexus crying when they hear Valeera’s Stealth sound. Starting from level 20, it gets even crazier – then she can use the cloak every 8 seconds, as it activates automatically with every “Vanish”.
Valeera: The balancing is completely fine!
With hardly any character was it so easy to transition from “I cautiously venture close” to “I fully dive into battle” like with Valeera. After a few rounds, you quite confidently figure out what you can dare and where you quickly meet your end.
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Sure, in the end, one could also say that Blizzard made it particularly easy for themselves by simply copying existing abilities from another game almost “1:1” and only slightly adapting them to MOBA needs. But even so: It worked. As Valeera eloquently puts it: “This is not a “Dirty Trick”! The balancing is completely fine! Maybe the problem lies between your ears?”
Actually, I wanted to leave HotS for a while until Blizzard brings a few new specialists – but it has once again filled several evenings. Well done.
In the fantasy MMORPG Black Desert, a Gamemaster invited players to a dangerous event: He sent players to Margoria.
It has become a rarity in MMORPGs; it used to happen more often: Employees of the development studio use their skills as Gamemasters to organize planned or spontaneous events and little special features. This brings variety and magic to the gaming world, away from the beaten paths of grinding and quests.
Last week, it happened in Black Desert: With “Margoria,” the ocean update went live, which players had been waiting for since Gamescom. As adventurers report, a Gamemaster put players on a boat. Then they set out on a ship voyage.
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The atmosphere during the crossing was, as can be gathered from videos and accounts, joyful. No one knew exactly what was happening. Most found it exciting and cool. The Gamemaster unleashed ghost ships, sea monsters, and pirates on the adventurers. It is known: Not everyone survives their journey.
This screen is likely to go down in history as a particularly beautiful moment, which we found in the comments of a US site:
“Player: Captain, I’ve been sunk by the boat!”
“Gamemaster: We will never forget you!”
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The next SWTOR update promises group content and a reunion with old acquaintances.
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players have just received the latest patch 5.1, which includes 5 new uprisings that suggest a new enemy. The developers have already provided a glimpse into the future of the game during the last livestream, revealing what they are currently working on.
Patch 5.2 is titled “The War for Iokath” and leads to the planet of the same name. There will be a new quest line where players can choose between one of two factions to support in battle. Additionally, there will be a fresh area for daily missions that are sure to fit into the “Galactic Command” system.
However, the highlight for many players will likely be the new operation where players will face a “super weapon.”
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Additionally, there will be a reunion on Iokath with “two long-lost companions.” At this time, however, the developers have not yet specified who exactly the players will meet there. It could be companions from the “original” story who have vanished in the last two expansions in the depths of the galaxy. Whether the two lost companions are still friendly with the new leader remains to be seen.
Apart from the new content, there are also plans for some fine-tuning. Newcomers will be able to equip their characters more quickly, and the uprisings will receive a new “Master” difficulty level.
Patch 5.2 is expected to be released in the spring, ideally between March and April.
In The Division, the ISAC missions could return with Update 1.6 and “Last Stand”. However, in a different form.
Many of you may remember the “Operation ISAC”. We reported weekly every Thursday since April about these weekly missions: You had seven days to complete a mission to earn an exclusive cosmetic item. The tasks were always rather unspectacular: Defeat a certain number of enemies or collect a specific amount of crafting material.
Suddenly, in September, it was over. Ubisoft previously released a short video about the ISAC mission every week, which should give your task significance and meaning. These videos also came to an unexpected end – after 22 episodes.
Will the ISAC missions return?
Although the missions did not provide the desired variety and the acting in the videos did not impress anyone, some agents repeatedly asked during developer live streams when ISAC would return. Hamish Bode responded months ago, that a return was planned after the Survival DLC – so far, there has been no trace of that.
Now a user found hints in the PTS game data for 1.6 and “Last Stand” that explicitly indicate ISAC. However, not missions, but missions!
What are the ISAC missions about?
The Redditor seb851s discovered among other things these lines:
He emphasizes that these are a new type of side missions and not the weekly missions that one knows from “Operation ISAC Episode 1-22”. “EP23” suggests that the previous story will be continued.
Now the question arises as to how to interpret these missions. It is unlikely that a new mission will be added to the game every week – if ISAC even returns weekly. Perhaps these “missions” will be similar to the high-profile targets, where a certain elite boss must be eliminated within a certain time frame. Or Massive is working on an entirely new system to create weekly incentives for agents to log in.
However, speculation can only take place at the moment. We currently have no official information about the ISAC missions.
In Destiny, a Guardian with his Titan shows how to deal with trolls.
Titans, Hunters, Warlocks – which is the best Guardian class in Destiny? Players have been passionately discussing this question since the release. So far, no answer has been found that all Guardians would agree on.
Now the Redditor BlackWolves-nl shows that the Titan excels – at least when it comes to dealing with trolls. Initially, BlackWolves aimed to complete a few strikes quickly when this troll crossed his path. However, he had neither the time nor the patience for this kind of player:
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This is how Titans solve problems in the Grotty Chalice
In the video, you can see the beginning phase of the Malok strike from “Grotty Chalice”. To get through the door, relics known as “grave shells” need to be activated. The troll grabbed the relic and refused to activate it. Instead, he was just goofing around and unnecessarily delaying the game time.
The Redditor writes that at that moment he was not in the mood for such antics. Therefore, he quickly took out his Titan’s hammer and smashed the troll. The hammer itself does not inflict damage on teammates, but it hurled the troll against the wall with such force that he died. Blackwolves grabbed the relic and activated it himself.
After his resurrection, even the troll respected him for this action by clapping his hands. This act is also celebrated on Reddit. This is said to be the only right way to deal with trolls. Lord Shaxx is also quoted: “This is amazing!” and some suggest submitting this clip as “Video of the Week”.
What do you think of this video? Have you also dealt with such trolls in Destiny?
Some Guardians point out that these trolls are an argument for why there is no matchmaking for raids. But who knows what the future holds. Maybe soon recycled raids with player search?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Our favorite Korean from Overwatch is getting improved. We will show you how the Defense Matrix is being buffed.
The latest patch of Overwatch has hit D.Va particularly hard. Instead of managing with 400 armor and 200 health points as before, she now has to cope with reverse values, meaning 200 armor and 400 health points. This made her particularly vulnerable against “tank destroyers” like Reaper. Many players now feel D.Va is too weak and don’t know how to handle her.
Many players especially criticize that the Defense Matrix is too inflexible to frequently save people from death.
Geoff Goodman reacted to the community feedback and even talked about a buff for the Defense Matrix that is supposed to come in the next patch:
“In the next patch, there will be a change to the Defense Matrix that might interest you. Currently, in the live version, the Defense Matrix blocks shots only when they are at a close distance to the barrel of the firing weapon. In most cases, players will not notice this effect, but it is crucial in many specific situations. Especially when trying to save a teammate from a Roadhog hook combo.
The plan is to remove the minimum distance for projectiles in the next patch, so bullets can be absorbed right after leaving the barrel. This should make it possible to save teammates from a Roadhog when enveloped by the Defense Matrix.”
Further suggestions from the thread include a specific marking for “protected” players who are currently in the Defense Matrix, so they do not bounce around wildly and make it easier for D.Va to do her job. There is also consideration for an improvement to her “human mode”, as D.Va is mainly a bad damage dealer there and no longer a tank. Geoff Goodman appreciates all of this as “excellent feedback”, so Blizzard will likely continue to consider the suggestions.
The new Pokémon GO update 0.55.0 is supposed to shorten the app’s loading time.
For Pokémon GO, update 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS has been announced. This patch aims to resolve the issue that emerged in one of the last updates and significantly increased the loading times on many devices. The update is currently in roll-out and will be gradually released for various countries and regions.
It is possible that we in Germany may have to wait a bit longer until the update appears in the different app stores. A specific release date is not known.
Patchnotes 0.55.0 Android / 1.25.0 iOS
The following changes are brought by the new Pokémon GO update:
The loading time at app start on Android devices has been shortened
Connection issues on Android devices and Pokémon GO Plus have been fixed
iOS wheelchair support for using the Apple Watch has been integrated
Minor text corrections
With a recently released update, the loading time of the app on Android devices has been significantly increased. This patch aims to fix the problem that led to the long wait time. Furthermore, developers have also addressed the connection issues with the Pokémon GO Plus devices, which could only be resolved by restarting the app in the past few days. Whether the connection between the GO Plus and the smartphone works better now will be revealed in the coming days.
There may also be undocumented changes to the game hidden in this update. The data miners from TheSilphRoad will closely monitor the latest Pokémon GO version 0.55.0 for changes. As soon as there are news on this, you will find out from us.
The survival MMO Conan Exiles is about to launch into Early Access, as Funcom takes us into the world of barbarians.
The Early Access of Conan Exiles is on Tuesday already. On January 31, it should be possible to walk in Conan’s footsteps. Funcom presents the world where slavery, cruel gods, and warlords reign in a series of streams. This Friday, the fifth of these streams was released, focusing on “World and Lore” of Conan Exiles.
In the stream, viewers can see the relics of an earlier, distinctly “non-human” civilization. Creative Director Joel Bylos and Community Manager Jens Erik Vaaler provide commentary on the video, which we have embedded here for you.
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While it starts on PC on Tuesday, players on Xbox One will have to wait a bit longer. In spring, Conan Exiles is expected to appear in a preview program there. PS4 players will even have to wait longer, as Sony does not offer such an “Early Access” program.
If you are not in the mood for videos, we have more information on the world and background of Conan Exiles in this article for you:
There is much discussion about payment models for online games. Free2Play, Pay2Play, or subscription… But what if you were paid for playing an MMO? This is the approach taken by the developers of Ashes of Creation.
Ashes of Creation will be released with a subscription. Those who want to play will have to pay a monthly fee, similar to how one does in World of Warcraft. This way, the developers aim to finance the operating costs of the servers and the continued development of the game. However, there will also be an in-game shop in the MMO. This shop is intended to offer only items that serve convenience. No one should be able to buy any unfair advantages.
Earn money while playing
However, you might not have to pay anything at all to play Ashes of Creation. There is supposed to be a system through which you can recruit new players. If a player registers via your link, you will receive 15 percent of what they invest in the game.
If you have, for example, three friends who each invest 100 dollars monthly, you will earn 45 dollars. This way, it is possible to cover your subscription costs with enough recruited players and even earn some extra on the side.
A system with responsibility
Alternatively, you can also use the money to spend it in the in-game shop or have it paid out. The developers do not want this to be exploited. Those who use the system would also have a certain responsibility to bear.
Nevertheless, they are already looking forward to shaking up the payment models in the MMORPG market with this program. Ashes of Creation is expected to enter its alpha phase later this year.
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Does the Necromancer in Diablo 3 have Golems? What weapons can the Necromancer wield? We have the answers to these and other questions.
In November, Blizzard confirmed to its fans during BlizzCon that there will be a new class for Diablo III. The long-awaited Necromancer was announced with a video, which also showcased some of his skills. In a Q&A session, the Blizzard team revealed new information about the Necromancer. For example, there will be a specific weapon type for this class.
Necromancer DLC: Release, Gameplay, Skills?
Participating in the Q&A session were Brandy Camel (Community Manager), Julian Love (Lead VFX Artist), and Travis Day (Senior Game Designer). Together, they answered questions from the community about the Necromancer. The session lasted about 47 minutes and brought new information to light regarding the Necromancer. We summarize the key information for you here:
Necromancer in Diablo 3 – What do we know?
Template from Diablo 2? Many of the Necromancer’s skills from Diablo II serve as templates for the new Necromancer in D3.
Popular skills? Revival will return!
Difference from Witch Doctor: The Necro will differ from the Witch Doctor with a distinctly darker theme. Additionally, his pets will be more directly controllable than those of the Witch Doctor. This allows you to assign them a focus or send them in specific directions. Blizzard is also testing various resources like corpses. There are abilities that require corpses to function. Other abilities even have blood costs.
Corpses will be destroyed on crits: Unlike in Diablo II, corpses will rarely be left in Diablo III. For the Necro, a new mechanic had to be developed that now leaves corpses or similar resources when monsters die.
Lore: The Necromancer in Diablo 3 is not the same character known from Diablo 2.
Diablo 3: Necromancer on PS4, Xbox One simultaneously with PC
Necromancer PS4, Xbox One, PC release simultaneously? The DLC is planned to be released for all platforms at the same time.
Poison skills? The most “good” poison abilities are already present in the Witch Doctor. To better differentiate the two classes, currently no poison skills are planned.
Close combat Necromancer? There are already some skills that have short range and are designed for a close combat style.
Iron Maiden? There are currently no plans to bring Iron Maiden back into the game. The playstyle was not very fun.
How many summons simultaneously? There is no exact number of summoned creatures yet. There are concerns about server load. Example: If 4 Necromancers are in a party and each of them can summon 50 creatures, it would create problems.
The Grim Reaper is coming!
What weapons does the Necromancer wield? All non-class-specific weapons. They will also have their own class weapon: Scythe! There will also be 2-handed scythes.
Golems: There will be Golems again. Additionally, the developers are working on new types of Golems.
How many types of Golems can be used? Currently, there are 3 types – it is expected to ultimately be 4 or 5.
Damage without pets? The Necromancer can deal damage both himself and through his pets. It depends on the player’s playstyle.
The pets of the Necromancer are partly permanent, others only temporary. There will be Skeleton Archers and Mages.
Cadaver Explosion
How many sets? The Necromancer will receive four class sets. There will also be unique set dungeons for each of the sets.
Self-harm to deal damage? There will be abilities that take away your health points to deal damage.
Burst or DoT? So far, there are no abilities that deal damage over time. Everything consists of nukes, pets, and other cool abilities. This further differentiates the Necro from the Witch Doctor.
Decrepify / Aging: This was already shown during the BlizzCon presentation and will be part of the Necromancer. It is a massive snare that also weakens the enemies.
Dammit Yes! Curses are coming
Is there a special form like Archon for the Necromancer? Currently, no special form for this class is planned. They do not want to base the Necromancer on other classes, but instead build cool skills that fit the theme of the class.
Curse? There will be many curses for the Necromancer in Diablo 3!
Skeleton Pets
Pet interface? There will be no command interface for the pets. Some attacks must be actively used to control pets passively. Example: If you select a specific ability for your build, this ability grants you passive pets. Activating this ability then directs the pets in a certain way.
The Necromancer DLC is a standalone pack (not an expansion) that uses Reaper of Souls as a basis. You will need to own Reaper of Souls to use the Necromancer pack.
Will the Necromancer be meta for Greater Nephalem Rifts? Curses should help the Necro adapt to many groups. The curses are strong and a great help for other characters.
There will be life-steal abilities to offset the health loss from other abilities. Some abilities even benefit your group.
Blood Sucking
Revival – One of the biggest challenges in developing the Necromancer
Julian Love explains that the revival ability of the Necromancer was a significant challenge. In Diablo III, there are over 1000 individual monsters. Revival will, like the other skills, have five runes. With the base skill, there are thus six variations of this skill that had to be designed for the over 1000 monsters. Therefore, this skill is one of the most complex in Diablo 3. Why did the developers choose this? “Because it’s awesome!”
Unfortunately, there was no information about the release or price of the Necromancer DLC. You can also watch the entire Q&A on Youtube:
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A gigantic patch is coming next week for the survival MMO ARK: Survival Evolved . Here’s what’s in the Tek Tier update.
On Monday, January 30, the “Tek Tier” patch for ARK: Survival Evolved will be released. The patch will initially be available on PC. Two weeks later, on February 14, it is expected to be available for PS4 and Xbox One, if everything goes smoothly. On PS4, the Tek Tier patch could become Update 1.09 or 1.10, depending on whether a bug fix update is released beforehand.
At the US site Gamespot, the Creative Director of ARK, Jesse Rapczak, introduced the update – “the largest ever.” There is a lot of information, a trailer, and a longer video.
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The abilities of the individual items can be combined.
In ARK: Survival Evolved, it is believed that players will use the items to go against boss enemies and generally act like superheroes. The armor set is intended for the end-game.
Hairstyles, beards, and dino-jousting are also on the way
The Tek Tier patch will also bring additional weapons, four dinosaurs, and the sheep that caused some trouble in the past. Additionally, players will have the opportunity to joust against each other. This is the classic medieval lance tournament on horseback, only with dinosaurs.
For the aesthetics lovers: hairstyles and beards are also coming to the survival MMO. Hair will grow over time and can be cut and dyed.
Studio Wildcard believes that the patch will signal the final phase of the game before it officially launches. That is supposed to happen in 2017. A specific date for the full release is not being disclosed. In the medium term, underwater elements are also planned to be introduced.
In the upcoming updates for Titanfall 2, there will be the new Live Fire game mode, Prime Titans, and the return of a classic Titanfall map.
A few days ago, the developers of Titanfall 2 introduced a new game mode to players. The fast-paced Live Fire mode is exclusively for pilots and provides quick gameplay with tight pathways on small maps. As Respawn Entertainment now reveals in a blog post on the Titanfall site , this mode will be available for free soon. Additionally, there are other intriguing changes, such as the comeback of a classic Titanfall map.
Live Fire in the next February update!
In February, the next content update will be released, which will be available for all Titanfall 2 players for free. It brings the new Live Fire game mode with two associated maps. In this mode, you play in two teams of 6 against 6 with a maximum round duration of 60 seconds. Within this time, the opposing team must be eliminated or the neutral flag must be taken. The team holding the flag when time runs out wins the round. A crucial point in this mode is the timing of when to grab the flag.
Live Fire was inspired by speedball matches in paintball. It’s all about constantly attacking and being aggressive, without overthinking each decision. The maps were designed with this idea in mind. “The maps of Live Fire are based on controlled sightlines, chokepoints, and bypass routes. They force confrontation and are combat-oriented.“
More content updates for Titanfall 2 planned
The update with the Live Fire mode marks the beginning of further content updates this year. Work is actively being done to create new content that will be released in the coming months. While no details are revealed yet, a taste is already being offered to the community.
The update that follows Live Fire will be a “highlight,” according to the blog. In the store, you will be able to purchase cosmetic items and Prime Titans. A major patch with bug fixes, balancing fine-tuning, and new online features awaits you. Additionally, there will be a new weapon, pilot execution, and a classic Titanfall map:
Colony will make its comeback in Titanfall 2, and the designers are already pleased with the current state: “… its new color scheme looks pretty good already. I can’t say more at the moment, but all this and more is coming your way. It’s just a little taste of what we’re preparing.”
