With Camelot Unchained and Crowfall, two MMORPGs focused on PvP are currently in development. Yet both games differ from each other.
Both online games take different approaches, yet they are similar in other aspects. First, let’s look at the similarities: They are both focused on PvP, will take crafting seriously, and give players a lot of responsibility. Both games are crowdfunded. Industry veterans Marc Jacobs (DAOC) and J. Todd Coleman (Shadowbane) are behind the projects, looking to realize their vision of an MMORPG on their own.
However, it will be the differences that lead to a player who is excited about Camelot Unchained being less likely to enjoy Crowfall – and vice versa. But what exactly are the differences?
Persistent World versus Campaigns
Differences become apparent even during character creation. Camelot Unchained focuses on 30 different classes – with each of the three realms having “one variant” of 10 archetypes. There are, for instance, three archer classes in the game, each a slightly different variant of the archetype. In Crowfall, players – similar to “League of Legends” – play a kind of spirit that hovers over things and then slips into a “vessel.”
Other differences are even deeper. Camelot Unchained offers a vast, open game world where three factions fight for dominance. You will always act in this world, where the balance of power changes through your actions. Massive realm-versus-realm battles take center stage.
Crowfall, on the other hand, does not offer a truly persistent world. Each player has a so-called Eternal Kingdom that they can expand. Campaigns regularly occur in the surrounding worlds. You then travel to one of these worlds, take on a form, and engage in PvP battles for resources and rewards until the so-called Hunger destroys this world. Then it’s back to your Eternal Kingdom, which you further develop with achievements from the campaign. Afterwards, the next campaign awaits you. Each campaign is supposed to last between one and six months.
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In Camelot Unchained, you create a character and develop it as known from other MMORPGs. Camelot Unchained offers a unique twist on skills: players are supposed to build their skills themselves using a kind of modular system.
In Crowfall, on the other hand, this works differently, as you can jump into different bodies – called vessels – and thereby take on the attributes of that body. You must carefully decide which body you want to jump into, as this can change the game for you. Skill development occurs similarly to EVE Online.
Another point of distinction between both MMOs is the combat system. Camelot Unchained uses a classic tab-targeting system, allowing you to aim at different body parts. In Crowfall, however, an action-packed and active combat system is used, reminiscent of TERA.
As you can see, both games differ significantly from each other despite their focus on PvP. Which approach do you prefer?
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We will tell you how to get the hidden artifact weapon skins of the Paladin in World of Warcraft.
In World of Warcraft: Legion, the artifact weapons not only have a variety of different designs, but also a few hidden skins – each specialization has its own. We will tell you where to get the special skins for the three specializations of the Paladin.
Holy – Guardian’s Might
Paladins who have dedicated themselves to healing can theoretically easily obtain their alternative weapon skins. They simply need to have an artifact knowledge level of 5 and can then slay demons in Azsuna (especially good in Faronaar). The alternative skin can drop from any demon and strongly resembles Reinhardt’s hammer from Overwatch.
Protection – Defender’s Bulwark
Protection warriors do not require a special knowledge level, but have only a chance every 3 days to obtain the skin “Defender’s Bulwark”. This may be contained in the largest reward chest in the scenario with the Withered Army. This means that at least the Suramar quest line must be completed up to the unlocking of the scenario.
Retribution Paladins should brace themselves because anyone wanting the especially cool corrupted design of the Ashbringer must put in a lot of work. First, an artifact knowledge level of 5 is required to complete all steps. After that, you must go through many steps:
Collect the two “Nat Pagle” books. Nat Pagle’s Guide to Extreme Angling drops in the PvP area Alterac Valley when you loot dead opponents. A worn copy of “Nat Pagle’s Guide to Extreme Angling” can be found in the dungeon Duskwood. There you will find several “Dusty Codexes” that may contain the coveted book.
Defeat Nefarian in Blackwing Lair and loot his head. Keep the head in your inventory and do not turn in the quest, otherwise you will have to get the head again the following week.
Talk to Sister Elda in your Order Hall, she will exchange your books for a new variant.
Travel back to Duskwood (West Quarter) and talk to Prince Tortheldrin.
Alliance players will then speak with Alexia Ironwrist at the train station in the Western Plaguelands.
Horde players will talk to Bardu Sharpgaze at the Bulwark of Tirisfal.
The journey continues to Herdweiler at the coordinates 42/19 (Western Plaguelands). Read Grand Inquisitor Isillien’s Diary (it is in the same room as the NPC High Cleric Alphus).
Defeat Greater Muck in the Western Plaguelands (69/46, right by the river). The muck has a long respawn time, so this may take a while. Loot Timolain’s Phylactery from the muck.
Use the phylactery, talk to the lich Timolain, and click through all dialogue options.
Fish in the river (next to the muck) until you catch a Shard of Darkness. This may also take a while. Your fishing skill is irrelevant.
Return to your Order Hall and talk to Lord Maxwell Tyrosus, who will then give you a quest. If he is not there, you have just been sent on a mission.
Fly from the Dalaran flight master to Acherus (on the Broken Isles) and complete the quest. Done!
The images of the artifact weapons are from wowhead (see sources).
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In the fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 there are dates for patch 3.5.
“The Far Edge of Fate”, patch 3.5, for Final Fantasy 14 will be so large that it will be split in two like Solomon. Part 1 arrives in January 2017, Part 2 will hit in March.
As is customary for patches in Final Fantasy XIV, there is the “normal patch package” consisting of two dungeons, an alliance raid, a trial, and new quests – also for crafters.
Bringing “unusual content”, 3.5 brings the ability to search for a group across worlds. Also, Square Enix is updating PvP – “The Feast” will get a new map.
Final Fantasy XIV: This Christmas, there will be information about Stormblood, the new expansion in 2017
Square Enix announced all of this in the 33rd Live Letter from the Producer.
The next major date for information about Final Fantasy XIV will likely be Christmas. The Fan Festival will be held in Tokyo then. In addition to information about 3.5, it will also cover Stormblood, the next major expansion.
ARK: Survival Evolved has rolled out a new major update with new dinos and Super Turkey. Here you can learn what else the update brings.
In time for Thanksgiving, ARK has released Patch: 252. Since everything in America revolves around turkey during the Harvest Festival, you will also find the “wild, bloodthirsty Super Turkey mutant” wandering around the landscape. If you take it down, you will receive special building materials to craft a hat. But be careful, the turkey appears harmless, but it is not!
You can check out the new dinos in the video:
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New dinosaurs: Achatina, Megalosaurus, Pachyrhinosaurus, and Moschops.
Breeding phase 3 with random mutations and family trees.
CrossARK Transfer: Allows characters to be transferred between expansions.
New cave design to look better, be better, and be more challenging. The old caves will need to be wiped out.
Explorer notes: Two new Mythos explorer notes for each character.
Server performance is now up to 20% faster.
Better tools to command and organize dinos, including new graphics for commands.
Until December 1st, Ark: Survival Evolved is available in the big autumn sale on Steam for 16.79 euros. That’s 40 percent cheaper than the original price.
Currently, a new glitch is causing a stir in Destiny . Keep an eye on the Sunsinger Warlocks!
Now for some unpleasant news: A new glitch has recently surfaced in Destiny. It affects the Warlock. Step-by-step guides are already available online – even as videos. You can no longer keep it contained.
This glitch has actually been known since the end of September, but it did not make much noise at that time. Now it is present on Reddit and YouTube. Some Guardians are already complaining about the end of PvP and the currently ongoing Trials. But is the glitch really that severe?
Right back in the action
This glitch allows the Sunsinger to revive themselves and directly rejoin the fight without having to go through the animation first. Normally, it is possible to take out a Sunsinger in that animation with a sniper shot, so they remain down. With the glitch, however, the Warlock is immediately back in combat and ready to fight – which provides a significant advantage for them.
We will not post a guide to the glitch here, just this much: It has to do with an “Iron Lord” artifact: The YouTuber Venero TV explains the glitch in German – without mentioning a guide:
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This is not a “game-breaking” glitch. Moreover, the Warlock loses all buffs after revival. Additionally, many players call for the Sunsinger to receive a buff. Whether and how Bungie will respond remains unknown. Until then, remember: Pay extra attention to the Sunsingers so they don’t catch you off guard!
Sombra has hacked into Overwatch. Her abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and counters at a glance. This Sombra guide makes you a master hacker!
After what felt like an eternity waiting for Sombra, she has finally hacked her way into the game. She has been playable for a while now, allowing us to get to know her and her abilities better. It’s high time for a guide to make you a master hacker!
This Sombra guide contains tips and tricks for:
Sombra’s abilities
Tips for Sombra’s abilities in detail
Sombra’s counters
Sombra officially falls into the category of offensive heroes and resembles Tracer in terms of playstyle. It must be mentioned that she deals less direct damage than Tracer or other offensive heroes. Sombra carves out her own niche and works most effectively as a disruptor, simply hacking abilities or rendering first-aid packs useless.
With her camouflage and teleportation ability, she can even be used like an assassin. Sombra is versatile and therefore difficult to classify. This makes her an interesting heroine with many possibilities, provided you understand how to use her correctly.
Sombra’s Abilities
The following overview shows that Sombra can leave enemies defenseless and weaker with her hacking ability. Additionally, she is able to become invisible and destroy shields.
MACHINE PISTOL
Sombra’s fully automatic machine pistol has a slight spread. The pistol is similar to Tracer’s but deals less damage. The pistol is most effective at short distances.
HACK
Sombra hacks enemies, preventing them from using abilities for a short time. She can also hack first-aid packs to sabotage them: For enemies, the packs then become useless.
hacking is likely the definition of Sombra and gives you the ability to take away your opponents’ abilities and first-aid packs. Once you hack the packs, they recharge much faster. To make this ability particularly useful, you should have a good map knowledge and know where the packs are located.
THERMO-OPTICAL CAMOUFLAGE
Sombra becomes invisible for a short time. At the same time, she gains a significant speed boost during this period. If she attacks, uses offensive abilities, or takes damage, the camouflage is cancelled.
This ability gives you the chance to escape from dangers or to sneak onto the battlefield unnoticed. But position yourself wisely, as camouflage gives you the advantage to approach a hacked enemy unnoticed and eliminate them. This is where the assassin in Sombra shines through.
TELEPORTATION
Sombra sets up a teleportation receiver. She can immediately teleport back to the location of this receiver as long as it is active (even possible in mid-air). It’s particularly clever to place the receiver near first-aid packs.
EMP
Sombra releases an electromagnetic pulse in a large radius, destroying enemy barriers and shields. Additionally, all enemies within range are hacked. With EMP, you can even shut down entire ultimate combinations of the entire team with the push of a button.
OPPORTUNIST
With this passive, Sombra can see enemies through walls as long as they are below 50% health. Don’t rush into combat unprepared and be ready to hack first-aid packs before the enemy gets to them.
In this video from Blizzard, you can get a good impression of how Sombra can efficiently combine her abilities.
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Do you feel the same way? Or did you have the great “pack luck” in the last hours and ended Black Friday with a smile on your face?
Currently, the Hazard Challenge is still ongoing. You can find a possible solution at the provided link.
In the last 24 hours, Black Friday ran at FIFA 17. I did not enjoy it.
Yesterday, on November 25th, it was Black Friday. The day when bargain hunters and deal seekers venture into stores and eagerly scour the internet to grab as many bargains as possible for little money.
Black Friday was also celebrated in FUT 17. And I must say: I was looking forward to it. In the days before, I had been diligently hoarding coins, resisting all lucrative offers, and not wasting a single coin, so I could strike hard on Black Friday. But that did not happen – because I quickly lost interest.
During the last 24 hours, flash SBCs were active, hourly pack offers came, and you even received this jersey as a gift:
This sounds perfectly fine. However, this day caused frustration for many fans. Why is that?
“I have no offers! – Oh, already sold out
The majority of hourly packs came with a “global limit”. This means that all players have one hour to grab a certain number of packs. However, it did not even take an hour: In some cases, it took less than a minute for the sets to be completely sold out. Those who arrived too late went away empty-handed.
I tracked the offers yesterday for several hours to keep our “FUT 17 Black Friday” article up to date – and by 9 PM, every flash round with a global limit was indeed gone in no time. Fans complained to EA Sports on FB about where the offers were. They logged in immediately, but no sets were displayed to them. They wondered if it was a bug.
At 9 PM, EA Sports increased the quota and started a bonus round shortly before, which was desperately needed. However, by this time, many had already lost interest – after waiting in vain for “bargains” for 6 hours.
Much money for nothing
Those lucky enough to secure one of these packs were not satisfied either. Because they expected: “Now I’m spending so many coins or FIFA Points, something decent should be in the set!” Packs were often available for 125,000 coins or 2500 FIFA Points. Note: 2200 FIFA Points are worth about 20 Euros!
You can’t really call it a bargain. Even if you spend many coins, you still have no guarantee that there is a strong player in the set. Some fans even demanded their money back on the EA Sports FB page. Because “there was nothing in it!” Just players who definitely wouldn’t justify 125,000 coins. However, every FUT player must be aware that “pack opening” is based on luck. There is no guarantee. Whoever purchases a pack must be aware of the risk.
Basically, there were no “bargains” at Black Friday in FUT 17. There were only expensive set offers that are normally not available or available only rarely. The standard sets cost the same as before. One could have talked about “bargains” if they had been available at half price or otherwise discounted. Yes, there were sets on offer where you received more rare items for your money, but spending over 100,000 coins for that – I refuse to call that a “bargain”.
What I would have liked:
Real “bargains”, discounted sets.
And a significantly higher “Global Limit”, especially at the beginning of Black Friday – or none at all. If a flash round is over after just a few seconds, it is no fun.
Do you feel the same way? Or did you have the great “pack luck” in the last hours and ended Black Friday with a smile on your face?
Currently, the Hazard Challenge is still ongoing. You can find a possible solution at the provided link.
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A major update for Pokémon GO might be available as early as December. More than 100 new Pokémon, including legendary ones, are expected to soon be in the game.
The big update that Pokémon GO players have been waiting for is likely to be released in December. Over 100 new Pokémon (including legendary Pokémon) and player versus player battles are expected to be activated in-game during the Christmas season, according to Venturebeat. Among the legendary Pokémon, Mew and Mewtwo are expected to be included.
Pokémon GO: Will legendary Pokémon be available to catch soon with the update?
As Venturebeat reports, it was discovered during the analysis of game data that Niantic is planning a huge update for December. Players will receive many features they’ve been waiting for. With over 100 new Pokémon from Generation 2 and trainer versus trainer battles, community requests would be fulfilled.
Legendary Pokémon like Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, as well as Mew and Mewtwo, have been a topic of discussion among players since the game’s release. It is unclear whether the update will be released as a large package or in smaller installments. PokeVS reviewed the game’s code and found that the update can be expected during the Christmas holidays.
He really came as a surprise: Ditto.
Allegedly also trading, player versus player battles, and Pokémon breeding in the update of Pokémon Go
PokeVS also claims to have discovered the possibility of trading in the code, and players should be able to “breed” their own Pokémon once they hatch from eggs.
If this update occurs during the Christmas season, the game is likely to experience another strong hype and thus survive the difficult cold period when trainers are less inclined to go outside. However, if legendary Pokémon are waiting, neither snow nor frost can deter a true trainer from their goal.
Nostalrius, shortly before the servers were shut down.
Said and done. In the meantime, the code has been handed over to Elysium, another Classic server, which has now integrated it and thus founded “Nostalrius 2.0”. Former players can even access their old characters again. The project is apparently progressing well, as they have just completed the second “stress test”. They plan to launch with 3 servers in December.
The whole thing is certainly not entirely legal, which is why they are now also operating the servers in countries where legal actions are more difficult, so that Blizzard cannot come in “friendly with the lawyers”. But will they let that go?
Nostalrius and the Blizzard employees – it looked peaceful.
Cortyn states: I still side with Blizzard in this matter and believe that as developers they have the sole right to decide what happens with the game and previous versions. This is certainly not a pleasant prospect for everyone wishing for classic WoW, but in my view, it is not within the decision-making power of former players and hobby developers.
It certainly is not helpful that Blizzard has been silent on this topic in recent months, further upsetting disappointed fans – however, this does not change the fact that it is their game. I can hardly imagine that Blizzard will just let this slide – though it has not set a good sign for possible “negotiations” on either side.
Within a few months, Pokémon GO was released in many parts of the world. In the GIF, you can closely observe the exciting progress.
The augmented reality game Pokémon GO is now available in many regions around the world. Initially, the game was only released in a few countries. There were strong server issues that delayed the launch in Germany and other countries. About a week after the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, the game was released in Germany as well. You can follow which countries followed after and in what order through an interesting graphic.
Pokémon GO – Step by Step Around the World
After the launch in July, Pokémon GO was already available in over 90 countries by September. And the number of participating countries is still growing. There are some areas in the world where you (still) do not have access to Pokémon GO. This may be due to certain security policies of the country. In the following GIF, you can see when the game was released and which countries are still missing.
The game is not yet available, for example, in:
China, South Korea, North Korea, Nepal, Bangladesh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, or Ukraine.
In Iran, the game is banned for security reasons.
Pokémon GO has a geo-block in China, South Korea, and parts of India.
In The Division, Ubisoft looks forward to a positive future.
Ubisoft’s and Massive’s shared-world shooter The Division was THE game in the spring of this year. After beta records, overwhelming sales successes followed. It seemed that nothing could stop this long-awaited game.
In the end, the game did collapse – after just a few months. Expectations were too high, and there were too many bugs. Exploits, cheats, and hacks had a devastating effect on player morale. Massive bravely countered with numerous updates and hotfixes, but ultimately patched the game to “death”, as was frequently scornfully read in the community. The low point of this development was reached when Massive itself stated after update 1.3: “Sorry guys, our game isn’t fun!”
But players are coming back
From mid-June to October 25, nothing happened in-game. Massive used the time to engage extensively with the community and to work on update 1.4 – and it paid off. The major mistakes of the past were corrected, and the agents received the update mostly positively, with The Division now ready for the future.
And these efforts were successful: Ubisoft’s Anne Blondel now announced that since 1.4, the number of active players has returned to launch levels. The reason given is that people are so impressed with 1.4 and how persistently Massive has worked on and improved the game.
She admits that many players had turned to The Division earlier than expected. Therefore, a decision had to be made: “Do we continue as before and deliver new content, or do we pause for a while, fix everything, and continue with more content once the game runs as it should?”
The decision-makers chose the more elaborate option, making the community “super happy”. However, the disappointment of the agents was also felt, as they were displeased with the delays of the upcoming DLCs.
According to Blondel, not only are player numbers improving, but also the community’s attitude. They are beginning to view the game more positively again. She expects that in the future even more players will (re)find their way back to The Division.
Are you also back in action?
On December 20, Survival will be released on PS4. PC and “Xbox One” agents can already play it. Here you can find the spectacular trailer for Survival.
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The MMO shooter Destiny has now been brought to the big screen – to the cinema.
A Guardian has rewarded himself on Thanksgiving in the USA and is now grateful for having experienced Destiny on the “big screen”. He works in a cinema and plugged in the PS4 Pro after his shift. His comment on 744 inches with a 4k projector and Dolby Surround: Wow!
According to the Guardian rbosar on reddit, the “Input” lag is not an issue and has not detracted from his enjoyment of the game. It’s not a 1 MS gaming monitor, sure, but the average player wouldn’t notice a difference there at all. And with the controller, it is possible to control the Guardian from any seat in the cinema hall.
Junkrat players are terrifying. Check out the “Play of the Game” moments from Overwatch and learn from the pros.
Every week, absurd, thrilling, or just funny moments happen in Overwatch, often captured in a “Play of the Game.” We have once again searched social media and picked out three special highlights for you. Enjoy our 3 “Play of the Game” moments of the week!
Do you also know that annoying problem when no one on the team can counter the opposing Widowmaker? Junkrat, played by McMole, has obviously had enough of the French sniper and took matters into his own hands. True to his bombing nature, this required a few explosions. A successful mission:
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Here, Junkrat is trying just once in his life to be clean and tidy, blasting one enemy after another, only to see his work ruined in the blink of an eye by Mercy. But when Moodrich gets going, no one escapes his explosions. The opponents realized that all too well.
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Finally, an astonishingly “typical” clip from the new game mode “1v1 Mystery Duel,” where both players get the same random hero. Duels between two D.Vas are actually incredibly boring, because as soon as the Korean ladies start shooting, they are slowed down, so both parties continuously hit. But when there is no team – as in Mystery Duel – the final moments become especially exciting. Conpatshe shows you why:
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Have you also experienced a particularly cool game scene that you captured on video? Then just send us a link to the video and maybe you will find your clip in this post next week!
Christmas songs are boring. But not when Blizzard has cute Murlocs sing them!
In the world of Hearthstone everything is a little crazier than in the already strange World of Warcraft. However, that clearly doesn’t stop the developers from spilling this madness into our world. Because those who turn up the radio or simply look out the window will have noticed: The Christmas season has begun and everywhere there are festive songs again.
Blizzard gives everyone a one-hour version of familiar Christmas songs – sung by Murlocs. Have fun with it.
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If you don’t have a fireplace at home, you can still bring festive cheer into your own four walls. Parents, relatives, and all non-gamers will surely be delighted by the charming gurgling.
Cortyn says: I could go crazy with all the Christmas songs at this time of year. However, I can’t help but listen to the Murloc songs with a smile. Good vibes are definitely guaranteed, and if you live with one or two “gamers”, you can safely run the whole piece as background noise on the TV. Because what could be cuter than gurgling Murlocs in a festive mood?
P.S.: Last Christmas, I gave you my heart… (Have fun with the earworm).
In The Division, vendors today, on 26.11., receive new inventory. It is vendor reset.
Update 1.5 will be released no earlier than next week on PS4. Due to this delay, agents on Sony’s console missed the vendor reset from last week. Massive is looking for ways to bring the best blueprints from the last days back to the vendor offerings once Update 1.5 is finally available on all platforms, but the majority of the offerings have been missed by the PS4 agents.
Now all vendors have received fresh inventory. Let’s look at the highlights of this week.
Weapons and Weapon Mods from 26.11.
There are some good items this week to start strong in 1.5.
In the operations center, the weapons vendor sells a shotgun: SASG-12 S Black Market Version, with Malevolent, Receptive, Careful.
The advanced weapons seller is located in the security wing of the base and sells the same named weapons every week. The Pakhan remains strong. Acquire these if you have enough credits. Additionally, he has:
The developers of No Man’s Sky are back. An update is expected soon.
Since the end of September, it has been quiet around the game “No Man’s Sky.” Now developer Hello Games is back: They have worked for 9 weeks with their small team on an update: It is being developed and tested. It will be called the Foundation, as it forms the basis for base building. Moreover, it is the foundation for things that are yet to come. The release will be “soon,” according to a statement.
Almost somewhat apologetically, they say: We have worked on the game for years, then published seven patches in six weeks that fixed numerous bugs and issues.
Details about “Foundation” have not yet been shared by Hello Games, but detailed patch notes are expected to follow.
No Man’s Sky: We may have been silent, but we listened
“Foundation” will not be the biggest update we have ever made, but it is the start of something. It is the first step on a long journey.
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The discussions about No Man’s Sky have been intense, and they remained quiet during this time. However, the developers promise that they listened and will improve the game they love so much and for which they have such passion.
No Man’s Sky has faced significant criticism in recent months. The relationship between the developer and parts of the community has recently appeared strained.
Recently, while No Man’s Sky was silent, the criticism of the game has not stopped. Critics accuse the game of making many promises but delivering little. One programmer even created his own game to express his frustration:
Blizzard bans a lot of indifferent players and those who intentionally allow themselves to be farmed in Heroes of the Storm (HotS) .
Mobas have the reputation of a toxic community that not only likes to throw insults in chat but also negatively impacts the gameplay. This ranges from players who are absent during a match to those who intentionally allow the opponent to kill them. The result is usually reduced fun for all participants.
In the official forum, Community Manager Spyrian has now commented on the issue and explained that there was a new wave of bans.
“Today’s sanctions were aimed at those whose data on in-game performance clearly shows that they are not participating in a large majority of matches. To determine more precisely which accounts should be temporarily or permanently banned, we also manually reviewed the data of the individual accounts and checked the mass of reports related to them. Through this three-step confirmation, we are able to regularly and confidently take action against players who intentionally degrade the gameplay experience of others. (…)”
“Being AFK, non-participation, and intentional dying are behaviors that ruin the experiences of others and undermine the sportsmanship that is important for Heroes of the Storm. Participating in such actions will not be tolerated by us.”
The class changes in patch 7.1.5 of WoW are drastic. Priests need to brace themselves, mages rejoice.
Blizzard wants to respond to class changes in Legion much more quickly than during the earlier “World of Warcraft” expansions. This means that the developers will tackle a lot of balancing issues in the interim patch 7.1.5. In the official forum, community manager Ornyx commented on the visions and goals of individual specializations. In particular, 6 specializations are expected to undergo fundamental changes.
Protection Warriors should rely less on Focused Rage and use Revenge more often, which is why the damage of this ability is increased. In addition, there is a talent that triggers Devastate directly with automatic attacks to allow more freedom in ability choices.
Survival Hunters can look forward to improvements in traps. Since all hunters will regain access to traps, Blizzard wants to ensure that the Survival Hunter remains the master in this area. Therefore, the Survival Hunter receives improved effects when luring enemies into traps instead of just throwing them “at their feet”.
Marksmanship Hunters currently have to rely too heavily on Patient Sniper, which is simply not possible in most fights due to the high movement requirements.
Shadow Priests need to brace themselves, as they will lose Insanity – the haste buff that was available after the end of Void Form. This means about 20% less haste on average. To somewhat compensate for this, the generation of Insanity will be increased. Mind Explosion will be removed and replaced with a new passive effect of Mind Rend. Additionally, Void Bolt will no longer fully refresh DoTs on the target but will only extend them by a few seconds (currently 3).
The main goal for Arcane Mages is to be less reliant on the talent Unstable Magic, which currently overshadows all other alternatives. There will also be a specific Arcane Shield that replaces Ice Barrier and a talent that allows casting Arcane Missiles while moving. And Presence of Mind is free for everyone. Great, right?
Fire Mages are currently too reliant on critical strike rating and the ability Conflagrate. Changes are planned here, but the overall damage of Fire Mages will remain untouched, so the base damage of most abilities will be increased.
Cortyn says: As a Priest, “Descent into Madness” is slowly getting on my nerves. The entire class seems to be balanced around this talent, so it should simply be removed and replaced with something else. The current changes on the PTR are a joke, as they not only reduce damage (which is okay) but also make the playstyle of the Shadow Priest annoying. I can only hope that a lot changes before release… but that is exactly what a PTR is for.
In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris begin today, November 25th. On which map will it be played?
While Bungie is still digesting yesterday’s turkeys, Brother Vance and the diligent PvP Guardians have no time for festivities or Black Friday deals. Because tonight, the Trials of Osiris, the weekly PvP event in Destiny, start. The goal is to reach the Lighthouse and let the fine loot flow from the chest.
If you want to showcase your skills in the Trials worldwide, it has been possible for a week and a half to do this directly through the Bungie website. Useful Twitch features have been installed here. This way, you can inspect the gear of the streamers they are currently wearing at any time, analyze their playstyle, and learn everything immediately you want to know during the stream.
This week’s Trials begin today at 6 PM. They end next Tuesday with the Weekly Reset. It will be played on the map Asylum.
What are the Trials of Osiris?
In the Trials, you engage in thrilling PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You compete against each other in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard by winning. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. It not only depends on strong gear but also on communication among the Guardians. A deep knowledge of the map is advantageous.
With 5 and 7 wins, you receive random rewards from Osiris’s stock. Additionally, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra rewards. If you are in top form, you can reach Mercury with a “flawless” ticket and loot the chest with the fine loot there.
Runewaker, the studio that developed the MMORPGs Runes of Magic and Dragon’s Prophet, is currently working with Guardians of Ember on a hack ‘n slash that feels like a mix of MMORPG and Diablo.
The story of Guardians of Ember takes place in the fantasy world of Olyndale, which has fallen into chaos due to years of war. You are a so-called “Guardian of Ember” who belongs to a brotherhood that has always stood against dark forces. Only this brotherhood can restore order in Olyndale. To do this, magical stones known as Ember must be found, hidden within the land.
As chance would have it …
You create your character from six classes. Once you reach level 15, you may choose a second class, which combined with more than 300 skills allows for interesting combinations. The game world consists of 58 regions where you can explore more than 60 randomly generated dungeons. There, hordes of monsters await you, and you must face them to find the magical stones. Crafting is equally important, as this is the only way to create the best equipment in the game.
Guardians of Ember is a mix of hack ‘n slash games like Diablo and MMORPGs. You share the world with many players, can team up in a party, or compete against each other in PvP battles. Various options are available such as 1-vs-1 duels, 3-vs-3, and 5-vs-5 in ranked matches or unranked play. You follow the story through many quests. If you want to take a break between adventures, it is possible to acquire a house and decorate it according to your taste.
Fast as Diablo 3
As seen in the trailer, the fast-paced, action-packed battles are similar to those in Diablo 3. Legions of enemies stand in your way, which you must defeat either alone or with friends. The search for loot and resources is also just as important as interacting with other players.
There are many Diablo clones, of which only a few are fun. Guardians of Ember could be among them. The Diablo principle of fast, action-packed battles against hordes of enemies and the quest for loot still appeals to players. The MMO elements could also fit well and bring fresh air to the action RPG genre. I am already looking forward to early access and will definitely check out Guardians of Ember. This could become an interesting competitor to Lost Ark and Lineage Eternal.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
