In the current update of Pokémon GO, there is a simple feature designed to keep bots away from the game.
The latest update of the popular AR game Pokémon GO mentioned “minor bot fixes” among other things. However, what exactly this means was not explained in the update notes. It is surprising that this involves a simple feature like “I am not a robot” queries. Upon further thought, though, it is an effective method to drive some of the unwanted bots out of the game.
How do Captcha queries work in Pokémon GO?
Captcha queries are generally used to combat spam and bots. For example, you encounter this query in forums where you have to type certain letters from an image before submitting a post or confirm that you are not a robot.
Source: Pokemongohub.net
According to PokemonGOHub.net, the developers of third-party software for Pokémon GO needed only 2 days to crack the last method against bots. It is not known whether this Captcha query can also be cracked so easily.
In Pokémon GO, the game records the various movements and actions of players. This includes the behavior “before” and “after” confirming the robot query. If unusual behavior is detected by the software during this time, it may lead to a ban. However, the anti-cheat system of Pokémon GO still lacks some fine-tuning.
It is not always the simple robot query that players receive in Pokémon GO. Sometimes, the app gives you a Captcha query with letters that you need to enter into the field. The Captcha function has already shown its first effects:
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Soldier: 76 from Overwatch has had enough. In a video, he takes out everyone who annoys him – and he does it quite thoroughly.
When Soldier: 76 Loses His Patience
As a player of Overwatch, you know the character Soldier: 76. Formerly known as Jack Morrison, he was the leader of Overwatch and led the organization through many crises until he ultimately lost his life in a bomb explosion at the Swiss headquarters. At least that was the assumption, as he is not actually dead, because he is playable again in Overwatch as “Soldier: 76.” Time has made him a rather brutal fighter for the “good” – even if he occasionally follows his own agenda.
This does not sit well with YouTuber GetFuzzed. He turns the well-meaning soldier into a somewhat different character and twists the facts of the Overwatch universe a bit in “Old War Veteran Kills Everything in His Sights.” Here too, Soldier: 76 gets rid of enemies, but he does not spare anyone.
Children in his front yard, annoying Tracer fanboys, and even peaceful Omnic monks all receive their direct ticket to the afterlife. The YouTuber only uses footage from the original Overwatch cinematics, as well as some voice lines from the game. You should check it out for yourself, but beware: This is not really politically correct.
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Mein-MMO says: The humor may be a bit crude, but at the latest with Hanzo’s girlish scream, I had to laugh heartily. The changing camera perspective between the child and Soldier’s face also made me grin. Sometimes a little dark humor can be so delightful. In this sense: Cheers, love! The cavalry is here!
In The Division, developers are desperately looking for suggestions on how to make their MMO shooter fun again. Perhaps a look at Destiny could help?
The YouTuber Skill Up, known for his “The Division” expertise both at Massive and within the community, has recently taken the time to highlight ten aspects that both Destiny and The Division share, in which The Division still needs improvement. The videos are titled “10 Things Division Fans Will (Probably) Like About Destiny”.
The following should not evoke a flame war over MMO shooters – on the contrary. Rather, it aims to appeal to some commonalities and constructively illustrate what The Division could adopt for the future, or at least what it could lean on. Some fans will certainly disagree on every aspect, as everyone has different experiences with the games. The Division should also not lose its own character. But what can the game learn from Destiny, which has been successfully on the market for much longer?
Destiny and The Division – Two Controversial MMO Shooters
Skill Up emphasizes that a large part of the Division agents have at least some experience with Destiny. According to a Reddit survey from a few months ago, around 70% of agents have also been Guardians. After the “King’s Fall” expansion, there was a drought of content for months. Console players were relieved at the launch of The Division and eagerly jumped into the post-apocalypse of New York.
In March, Destiny was declared “dead” while The Division was praised to the skies. Now, the signs are reversed. The Division is currently a cause for concern, while the hype train for Bungie’s MMO shooter is back in full swing.
1. Excellent Combat – What The Division Does Well, But Destiny Does Even Better
In Destiny, combat feels extremely good. Why? It’s hard to put into words, but it just feels right. In the console FPS, the sound of the weapons, the aim assist, the perspective – the overall gunplay is excellent. As a Guardian, you feel powerful in combat against enemies, though they are also challenging.
In The Division, combat occurs from a third-person perspective, which imposes limitations on the direct gunplay. However, the weapons still feel excellent from this perspective in The Division. Both MMO shooters do a lot right, yet Destiny excels in terms of console gunplay.
The Division doesn’t need to and can’t change anything about the gunplay. But it must work on making the combat feel better again. Currently, you engage in enemies in Challenge Mode, Help Mode, or in the Dark Zone, enemies that are simply superior to you. You don’t feel powerful as an agent. Sure, The Division is a cover shooter. But the cool heroic feeling doesn’t arise when every random enemy is superior and can take and deal much more damage than you.
2. Raids
Before the launch of The Division, people were passionately discussing in forums whether raids would come or not. When suddenly incursions were mentioned, everyone was sure: These are the raids!This has to be it! However, that wasn’t the case. To date, there’s been no sign of large-scale PvE activities. The incursions are limited to 4 agents and offer hardly any challenging mechanics.
In Destiny, the fourth raid is now coming this fall. For many Guardians, these raids are the highlight of Destiny. People still rave about the first raid, the Vault of Glass. We have an interesting article about the raids here. Although the endgame was quite limited in Year 1, these two raids kept the Guardians entertained for a long time.
In The Division, such PvE activities are completely absent, where one fights against enemies for hours and has to solve tricky puzzles and mechanics.
3. Named Weapons Need More Power
Both in The Division and Destiny, there are special weapons: The named weapons in The Division and the exotic weapons in Destiny. However, here Massive’s shared-world shooter reveals significant weaknesses that need to be addressed in the future. Because the named weapons, like the Liberator or the Medved, are completely useless. Weapons without names with good perks are significantly more powerful – and therefore more desirable.
Destiny does it differently. Here, the “Exotics”, like the Hawkmoon, Thorn, or Gjallarhorn, have unique perks, are stylishly designed, well-balanced, and offer a good choice for various activities.
In Destiny, these weapons are truly something special – just as they should be. Most Guardians likely remember their very first exotic weapon. In The Division, it was probably dismantled right after the first major disappointment.
On the next two pages, we will present 7 more things that Destiny does well.
Blizzard allows players of Hearthstone, Overwatch and WoW to stream their game directly via Facebook now.
Streaming on Facebook – Good Idea or Bad Joke?
As announced a few weeks ago, Blizzard has now entered into a partnership with Facebook. Among other things, it is now possible to log into World of Warcraft and other games using the Facebook profile. At the same time, yesterday’s (27.08.2016) patch for the Battle.net application provided the necessary data to stream games directly via Facebook.
The Battle.net software offers basic functions, allowing you to set who can view the stream in the Facebook timeline. Additional options allow enabling and disabling the webcam and headset, so you can present your potential viewers with a nice face or spare them from that.
Interestingly, several streaming services appear to be available under the advanced settings – so far, only Facebook is listed there, but this could be expanded over time.
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(Bonus points for the video for featuring the example streamer “D.Va”.)
Anyone who has always wanted to start their career as a great streamer can now easily find their way into the scene.
The current patch for Battle.net has already provided the necessary data, but currently streaming is only possible in America and some other regions. According to Blizzard, “worldwide access” to the feature is expected to happen “soon.” Whatever “soon” may mean at Blizzard.
At least in the YouTube comments, the entire service is received rather negatively. Many fans are wondering why they chose Facebook specifically instead of other platforms like Twitch. It remains to be seen how this feature will be used in the coming weeks.
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Destiny has not had a matchmaking feature for raids since the release of the MMO shooter. However, this does not have to be the case forever.
In an interview with Metro, the world lead designer Steve Cotton stated that they have thought a lot about a player search for raids. However, a decision still needs to be made on whether this feature will ever make it into the game.
Show the other Guardians: “I want to raid!”
Basically, since the launch of Destiny, voices in the community have been calling for such a feature. Back in 2014, lead designer Luke Smith said that the “Looking-For-Group” mechanic is something Bungie “absolutely wants to do.”
One day there should be a place where you can show your interest in cooperative activities to other guardians. Where you can say: “I want to do this and that. Will you help me with that?” However, Smith said back then that there were absolutely no plans to introduce raid matchmaking.
New content is the highest priority
In the interview with Metro, Cotton spoke generally about how Bungie reacts to fan feedback. Bungie would “absolutely listen”. However, they have now focused more on new content for RoI than on additional features like raid matchmaking.
However, this does not mean that there will be no fresh features coming that the community has been requesting for a long time. The highly requested Private Matches and Custom Games are coming, allowing you to create and play your own PvP games.
He explains that they continuously look at the topics people are discussing. Bungie also considers which things are particularly effective for each release. And raid matchmaking is still being discussed.
In a Gameinformer article a few days ago, Bungie talked about how important communication among guardians is for raid design. It is intended that guardians organize themselves in a fireteam. The design of the raids assumes that players communicate with each other – whether they are friends or just getting to know each other on social networks. But for silent, collaborative action, like in the strikes – that is not what raids are for.
It probably does not suit the nature of a raid to quickly start a player search and rush through the challenges with random players. Raids are and remain the biggest PvE activities in the game, which require pre-formed teams. And currently, there do not seem to be any concrete plans to change that.
Would you approve of a raid matchmaking?
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The fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is planning a lot of news with the next patch.
“Soul Surrender” – that’s the name of patch 3.4. It is set to be released on September 27. And it has, like many patches from FF14, a lot to offer. What is considered a “normal major content patch” for FF14 would be seen as an expansion in other games.
There are the “standard things” that come with every patch:
The main quest continues.
Side quests are coming.
1 new dungeon and the hardcore version of an old instance
2 new trials and the final round in the Alexander raid will be unlocked.
Cooldown timers reset after wipe
But that’s not all. Important changes to the combat system are set to be made. For example, timers will now reset when the group wipes. Auto-attacks will be executed regardless of the angle you face the opponent. Quality-of-life changes that raiders will surely appreciate.
In PvP, duels are being added. With patch 3.45, they aim to expand the Deep Dungeon to 200 levels, with levels 100 to 200 expected to be more of a grind. They plan to use the previous player feedback for the next Deep Dungeon.
Create your own party with NPCs
An interesting feature, which not much is known about yet, will come with the Grand Companies. Apparently, you will be able to form teams of NPCs and go hunting with them. This is a feature that FF14 stated they want to continue expanding.
Atlas Reactor was also at the Gamescom 2016 and we were there to talk to the developers about the upcoming innovations in the cyberpunk tactical MOBA. Above all: The Free Mode, the loot boxes, and the interactive lore seasons.
Atlas Reactor is a type of turn-based MOBA set in a colorful cyberpunk world. At GamesCom 2016, we were at the booth of publisher Trion Worlds and got some interesting information about Atlas Reactor from the developers.
Atlas Reactor is actually a Buy2Play game. For 20 dollars we get the complete game and it includes all future and current characters, game modes, and maps. But those who don’t want to pay can still play Atlas Reactor. Even then, you get all modes, maps, and heroes, only that the latter are limited to a weekly rotating selection of 6 characters. The catch: Not every player has the same six jokers each week, which prevents a flood of clones.
The Free Mode is said to offer no microtransactions, you can only purchase the game itself for 20 euros. Free2Play players are allowed to find loot boxes in the game and open one of them every 36 hours (purchasers of the game do not have this limitation). This way, patient free players can gradually unlock all cosmetic adjustments in the game.
Loot like Overwatch and corporate wars
The loot boxes in Atlas Reactor are roughly the same as their counterparts in Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch. You receive them as rewards in the game and they contain new skins, logos, and animations for our heroes. Duplicate loot is turned into a currency called “ISO,” with which we can directly unlock a desired skin or animation. Once we have leveled a hero to level 20, we can also obtain special adjustments to make sure everyone notices what a cool badass we are!
Also very cool: The lore of Atlas Reactor is conveyed piece by piece through so-called “seasons.” Each season lasts three to four months and is divided into chapters. In each chapter, we complete quests that reveal small story snippets. At the end of each season, there is a special interactive element, this time called the “Trust Wars.”
In it, the big corporations fight for dominance in the cyberpunk world of Atlas Reactor, and each player chooses a company and scores points for it through wins in the game. Depending on who wins in the end, the story continues differently and there are other global rewards for all players, no matter what side they were on.
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In Eternal Crusade, big promises are made – expansions are said to be free for the lifetime of the game.
Big Promises in Eternal Crusade – is that realistic?
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade is set to launch next week on Steam – at least in America. The developers have taken the time to clarify several points on the Steam forum to ease the concerns of fans and critics. Many voices have been raised saying that the game is “not ready yet” and the developers agree: an online game is never truly “finished” nowadays and they will continue to work on it for months and years, constantly adding new features to provide fans with the “ultimate Warhammer experience”.
Moreover, the developers are enticing with a very special promise: all updates for Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade will be free for life.
“What I want to clarify is that despite general opinion, we do not intend to disappear. The goal is lifetime, free expansions to create the ultimate way to experience your “Warhammer 40,000” fantasies. That is our mission.
We will be ready for launch and we will continue to grow for you for free, and we thank you for your continued support. We wouldn’t be here if you didn’t support us. (…) We know there are some doubters (because we also read the negative and not just the positive reviews), but that will not stop us from trying to create the game we dream of.”
Mein-MMO thinks: While such an extensive promise sounds fantastic, it does leave us a bit skeptical. Too many companies have promised free DLCs and also guaranteed that the game would “never be Pay2Win.” Many players fear that the “premature” release is now approaching to refill the coffers. As ambitious as the plan is to continue improving the game for years after release, it seems unrealistic to do so without further funding (aside from an in-game shop).
As always, time will tell what will come of these promises.
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Players of Star Trek Online had to wait a long time for a new version of the Constitution class – Now it is available for a limited time.
Star Trek Online is gradually releasing new starships. However, the starship in question is not an ordinary one, but THE starship. The original Constitution class from the “Original Star Trek” series (TOS with Kirk and Spock), which fans have been waiting for many years, is now available in the game for a limited time. The catch is that you can only get the starship as a rare reward from a lockbox or have to spend your savings in the exchange.
Constitution Class available from August 25 to September 15
Since the Constitution class was only available as a weak T1 model, fans have long wished for a new, stronger version of the starship. However, the developers’ answer has always been “No”. But now the tables have turned and the ship is available in the game as a stronger T6 version. To get the ship from a lockbox, you need to have the random factor on your side.
If you purchase and open a R&D package from the C-store between August 25 and September 15, you have a chance of various rewards. You will either receive 10 Lobi Crystals or a special equipment package – Tier 6 ship of the 23rd century in addition to the R&D package. Depending on your faction, 3 different ships may be waiting for you in the equipment package.
Temporal Light Cruiser (Class 6) – Constitution Class – Starfleet only
Temporal D7 Battlecruiser (Class 6) – Klingons only
Temporal T’liss Warbird (Class 6) – Romulans only
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If you don’t want to rely on your RNG luck, you will probably also be able to buy the starship in the game’s auction house. However, since the starship is particularly rare, the prices for it will also be correspondingly high.
At Blizzard, they ordered for an Ashbringer to be forged. Not in World of Warcraft, but in reality!
The Weapon of the Scarlet Crusade
In the world of World of Warcraft, there are seemingly endless weapons. Some of them have a very special story, such as the War Glaives of Azzinoth or the Ashbringer. The latter was for a long time the holy blade of the Scarlet Crusade and was passed on to many bearers to stand against the undead and other threats. In the upcoming expansion World of Warcraft: Legion, Retribution Paladins will have the privilege of wielding this weapon to confront the enemies of the Burning Legion.
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Blizzard now wanted to bring some weapons to life in reality and tasked Hollywood blacksmith Tooy Swatton with creating a as realistic a replica of the weapon as possible. Since an exact implementation would result in the blade weighing nearly 50 kg, the blacksmith has to resort to some tricks and adjustments to recreate the blade of the Scarlet Highlord. In the best American “crafting series” manner, the individual steps of forging are shown, giving fans a glimpse of how much work actually goes into such a blade. Sometimes it is indeed more complicated than just smashing 10 ores on the anvil.
The blacksmith has managed to keep a bit of humor despite the sweat-inducing work:
“If I were to build the blade as it is depicted in the game, it would weigh over 100 pounds, and no one could wield it effectively. Maybe I could… but no simple mortal.”
In the MMO shooter Destiny, there are detailed infos about the new enemies of “Rise of Iron”: The Devil Splicers.
Since early August, the English-speaking site Gaminformer has been gradually publishing exclusive articles about the upcoming fall expansion “Rise of Iron”. By now, the major secrets have likely been revealed, and the upcoming PvE and PvP content is largely known. Only little is known about the raid “Wrath of the Machine” – and this will remain the case until the launch of RoI.
Now, interesting information about the new enemies, the Devil Splicers, has come to light, which has not been detailed until now.
SIVA and the House of Devils
The “great danger” lies not in the Splicers themselves, but in SIVA. The fourth raid will thus also revolve around the “true origin of the SIVA outbreak”. These four letters represent a “plague,” a self-organizing, self-replicating nanotechnology.
Now the Fallen of the House of Devils have encountered SIVA in the depths of the Infested Lands – and they are being corrupted by it. They are becoming “deadly machine-gods”. Now you must confront these Devil Splicers and seal the threat forever.
When the developers at Bungie sat down for “The Awakening of the Iron Lords”, they knew that they had to introduce a new enemy group. After all, the Guardians do not want to always target the same objectives. With “King of the Taken”, Bungie introduced the Taken, new enemies that are variations of all previous enemy races. According to information from Gameinformer, it was more interesting for RoI to transform a single faction into a new enemy.
The Fallen volunteered for this. On one hand, they are a very diverse enemy race that also possesses a wide arsenal of weapons. This allowed Bungie to experiment with new enemy weapons and different combat behaviors. On the other hand, the Fallen Houses always want to outdo each other. With SIVA, the Devils are succeeding in this.
The new enemies are aggressive
The redesign of the Fallen for the Devil Splicers is not as dramatic as that of the Taken. However, one will quickly notice that they look more aggressive – and they are also highly aggressive. SIVA transformed the more nomadic race of the four-armed creatures into cybernetic warriors. Some limbs have been replaced with metal prosthetics.
The weapons have also been revised. While the weapons of the Fallen actually have “soft curves”, the curves are now much sharper. Also, the projectiles fly faster, more frequently, and aggressively. Three types of Splicers will be introduced below.
Exiled Splicer
The exiled splicers have leg prosthetics that allow them to move faster. They throw a unique SIVA grenade. Additionally: If you take them out with a headshot, there is a chance that they will send out a tracking “Death Orb” that slowly approaches the one who killed them. So you need to be on your guard, even after you have taken them out.
As weapons, they have pistols and shrapnel launchers, with the pistol not shooting in a straight line, but more in a zig-zag pattern.
Vandal Splicer
The new Vandals look quite different from what we know so far. They now have a berserker ability: When they are at low health, there is a chance that they will regenerate some health, become extremely aggressive, and charge at you as close combat fighters. They are said to have aggressive machine guns as weapons. The projectiles no longer track, but are fired at a high rate of fire.
The sniper shots are no longer single shots but rather three-shot bursts. Moreover, they have a certain spread. So it may be that you do not experience the full force of a sniper shot but only a portion of it.
Servitor Splicer
The servitors also have triple shots. They also shoot significantly faster. They have been designed to force you into cover. They take on an aggressive suppression role. In terms of appearance, they look more angular and sharper.
What do you think of this information?
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In No Man’s Sky, there is a rumor that all discoveries will eventually be deleted. What is behind this?
In No Man’s Sky, it’s all about discoveries: You are solitary explorers flying through a gigantic universe, discovering planets and encountering all sorts of plants and creatures. You can name all your discoveries creatively. If one day another player lands on one of your planets, they will see the “footprints” you left behind. According to a statement by Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, all discoveries are “indelible”.
Now, however, a discussion has erupted on Reddit questioning exactly this. The Redditor Dark_Nexis started it: He reports that after his long journey towards the center of the galaxy, he started the return journey to his home planet. And when he arrived there, most of his explorations were deleted. Only the names of the system and planet remained.
Other Redditors immediately checked this and brought similar experiences into the discussion. The user Ultrasilvanus writes that the discoveries are even deleted in chronological order. This is not random; there is a system behind it. Homesickalienz agrees. Every time a discovery is deleted, he makes another one.
But what is behind this? Many users attribute these annoyances to server problems. Is it just a glitch?
The Redditor Retracts
In the meantime, the Redditor Dark_Nexis has spoken up again. Allegedly, all his discoveries are back. He was able to fix the problem by reinstalling the game and reloading it – and then he waited.
He assumes that it might be something like “server bugs” and that the servers simply take a while to load the former discoveries. The servers are just lagging terribly.
So far, there are no similar solutions from other players, but let’s hope that it is really just an annoying server glitch/lag. Many players would otherwise be more than just disappointed if all their discoveries were “in vain”.
There has been no official statement from Hello Games yet.
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We found 3 wonderful songs on the internet about Overwatch . Listen to them and take the earworms with you!
Every hero gets their due
After Overwatch has been released for several months, a lot has also happened in the area of fan creations. This ranges from beautiful artworks to pornographic content. However, today we want to especially focus on the various songs around Overwatch that fans have released in recent weeks and months. Overall, we’ve picked out 3 songs that stand out quite a bit from the crowd (in our opinion).
First, we have a rap from channel JT Machinima, dedicated to the Shimada brothers. In a nearly 6-minute piece, the eternal conflict between the two brothers is explained – for us, this song is now essential when mowing down the battlefield as Hanzo or Genji.
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The second song is by Instalok, who was already responsible for the song “Can’t stop the Healing”. In his work “Ana said”, everything revolves around the latest healer Ana Amari, as the name suggests. It’s a parody of the song “Mama said” by Lukas Graham – just give it a listen. Although we still find it hard to believe that Ana would say “Just go out there and kill them all…”, but hey, details!
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Our last song is by Yogscast and is titled “The World needs Heroes”. Here, every character in the game gets a brief introduction, which sometimes goes a bit below the belt – but luckily the singer manages to catch himself every time. Everything has to remain family-friendly!
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World of Tanks is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the tank in September with particularly fun events. The Mark I tanks and small armored cars will be used.
On September 15, 1916, Mark I tanks first rumbled across a battlefield. It was the infamous Battle of the Somme, and although the use of tanks was not decisive for the war, this date marks the world’s first use of a tank in battle. This anniversary is therefore extensively celebrated in Wargaming’s tank MMO.
Starting September 15, new game modes will be available in World of Tanks, featuring the Mark I tank. In the first game mode “Escort Protection,” a single AI-controlled MK I rumbles across the battlefield. We and our team drive small armored cars with cannons and must either defend the MK I and escort it to the target area or intercept it. The MK I has limited ammunition, and if we don’t resupply it, it will soon be defenseless. This game mode is only available in the PC version of World of Tanks.
In another game mode called “Last Tank Standing,” which is available only for console tank drivers, we all play as a Mark I and compete in a chaotic “free-for-all deathmatch” against all other players. The hefty tank has been slightly modified and can shoot forward, contrary to its historical counterpart. So fun chaos with rumbling boxes is guaranteed. Finally, the MK I also appears in the mobile version of WoT, World of Tanks Blitz. In a 7vs7 mode, two teams of MK I tanks fight against each other.
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RNG in card games is both hated and loved. But how does Blizzard see this with Hearthstone?
The game should not feel like a coin toss
The discussion is as old as Hearthstone itself: Does a high random factor destroy the competitive viability of the card game? The colleagues from Polygon grabbed designer Dean Ayala from Blizzard and confronted him once again with this topic. We have summarized the key statements of the interview for you.
According to Blizzard, it is about finding the right balance regarding the random factor. This might be a bit difficult in light of cards like “Yogg-Saron” that can turn the game 180° – for both sides of the match. “We certainly don’t want every game to feel like a coin toss.”
Nevertheless, Hearthstone does many things that would not be possible in a traditional card game in the physical world. The intention behind such random cards is not just to achieve a random effect, but also to produce different outcomes with the same decks. If there is currently a special Mage deck in the meta that is being played by everyone, both players use exactly the same 30 cards. Through random effects on the cards, such as getting a random spell, small differences arise in the decks that create excitement and can occasionally bring a smile to even professional players.
Furthermore, new cards are not only tailored to professionals but also to casual players and newcomers who may just be starting the game. Therefore, not all cards need to compete at a professional level, and some, like Yogg-Saron, can be a bit more outlandish.
“We want players to feel that it is in their hands whether they win or lose. At the same time, we want to occasionally lighten things up to allow for different gameplay experiences.”
Mein-MMO says: The random factor or RNG is simply part of Hearthstone. While some players may not like it, the most exciting matches usually happen when one hopes for a random effect. Some players are also excellent at optimizing this RNG for their benefit – for example, when a “Mad Bomber” can trigger positive effects even on their own minions, it can indeed be calculated strategy if a few bombs hit their own minion.
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In the shared-world shooter The Division, we take a look at the inventory of the vendors for high-quality items on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
In The Division, significant changes won’t come as quickly as many agents – or ex-agents – would have wished. However, the upcoming updates are expected to be quite substantial, reshaping the entire player experience. This big update 1.4 will be released in October 2016.
Today the vendor reset took place. Overnight from Friday to Saturday, the vendors receive a fresh offer. Let’s take a look at it.
The offer of the special equipment vendor on 27.8.
March into the operations base with enough Phoenix Credits to meet the special equipment vendor in the tech wing. He has the following items in his inventory:
SASG-12 (shotgun): 668 PCs – value 204 (Vengeful, Destructive, Brutal)
SASG-12 (shotgun): 667 PCs – value 204 (Capable, Bitter, Restored)
Armor pieces with 204 and the quality high-end are also available: a chest piece and knee pads. Additionally, you will find a “Hunter’s Faith” backpack and “Predator’s Mark” holster both with a value of 191. For 321 PCs each, you can get the ranger jacket and the sand-colored jacket.
The special equipment vendor in the terminal
If you go down to the terminal, you will find another special equipment vendor to your left:
You will also find a high-end mask and holster with 204. With an equipment value of 191, there is the “Hunter’s Faith” mask and the “Predator’s Mark” backpack.
The inventory of the dark zone weapon vendor
March into the DZ03 safe area to visit the weapon vendor. He requires certain dark zone ranks and a lot of DZ currency from you if you want his goods.
SOCOM Mk20 SSR (sniper rifle): 258111 DZC – value 229 (rank 90) (Trained, Challenging, Resolute)
Blueprints from the weapon vendor:
Valkyria (submachine gun): 255017 DZC – value 204 (rank 90)
MP-5 ST (submachine gun): 213237 DZC – value 204 (rank 75)
M9 A1 – Officer’s Model (pistol): 215458 DZC – value 204 (rank 75)
This is what the DZ weapon mod vendor has
You will find this vendor in DZ05 in the safe area. You will need certain dark zone ranks and enough DZ currency to buy the mods. Starting at rank 50, you can acquire the following blueprints with an energy level of 32.
CQBSS – Scope – Earth Brown: 142544 DZC – Headshot damage and any bonus
Quick-Change Magazine: 143300 DZC – Reload speed and any bonus
At the underground vendor you can purchase the following
If you take the elevator down from the terminal, you will arrive at the tactical operations center. Here stands the underground vendor ready. You will need certain underground ranks and Phoenix Credits.
The early access of Project Genom is approaching and will soon be available on Steam.
The NeuronHaze studio has announced that soon you can participate in the early access of the science fiction MMO via Steam. The participation will not be free, but a buy-to-play offer. However, the developers promise that there will be no “hidden purchases” in the game. Your progress will solely depend on your actions in the game and your decisions.
It all begins in October!
On October 12, 2016, the early access launches on Steam, and thousands of players are getting ready. What makes this MMO special is that you can replace your organs if necessary. With medications or drugs, you can enhance the organs or mutate them “easily”. Modifying with high technology is also possible. In which direction you want to develop your character is solely your decision.
The developers also emphasize that Project Genom is not a “typical MMORPG” where you have to farm mobs all day. There is a thoughtful story line, difficult battles, role-playing, and hardcore gameplay. The team was inspired by games like Mass Effect, The Witcher, Deus Ex, and Dead Space. A good mix of these games would surely be epic!
Throughout the story, there are various puzzles that can have unexpected consequences. There is no help through indicators or traces on the ground that show you the way to the next important item or interaction target. You must make all decisions yourself.
In August, there was a major update for Project Genom, which includes the following changes:
Today, on August 26th, the Trials of Osiris are starting in Destiny . What map will be played?
The final Trials of Osiris are beginning today on PS3 and Xbox 360. After this, it will be over. If you want to continue playing the Trials in the future, you will need to switch to PS4 and Xbox One. All future content, updates, and events will only be available on the current generation of consoles.
The Trials will start one last time on all consoles today at 7 PM. They will end with the weekly reset on August 30th at 11 AM. The map Pantheon will be played.
In the Trials, you will compete in teams of three against each other. The mode is Elimination. Your goal is to fill the scorecard with victories. If you achieve a “flawless” ticket, you may loot the chest with good loot on Mercury and in the Lighthouse.
But you will also receive Osiris items at 5 and 7 wins. Also, don’t forget the bounties from Brother Vance to earn additional loot.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
It is done! The first episode of our new video format “Mein-MMO-TV” is ready! In it, you’ll see how Dawid and Jürgen get closer and what treasures we brought back from Gamescom.
At the Gamescom 2016, the colleagues at the Webedia booth were often asked if anyone from Mein-MMO was there. And yes, our author Jürgen was at the fair, but he was hardly ever at the booth, as he was constantly wandering around the business area. But that did not stop us from bringing our boss Dawid and Jürgen into the studio after Gamescom to chat about the fair, the evolution of Mein-MMO, and various games. You can find our video debut here afterward! Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/ecF486lF2cY
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This evening, on August 26th, there are server issues with the PlayStation Network. All services are offline.
Update 6:06 PM: According to service status, all services are still offline. However, reports are increasing that the online services are back up and running.
Those who wanted to have a relaxed gaming session after work and at the start of the weekend will now have to take a deep breath: The PSN is down. You cannot log in. Neither on PS4, PS3, nor PS Vita.
A few minutes ago, the official PlayStation site reported that all functions are affected: From account management, gaming, to the PlayStation Store. The PSN service status is offline.
However, the developers are working hard on a solution. How long the PSN will remain down is currently unknown.
