In the MMO shooter Destiny there are for the last time in 2015 the videos of the week for Destiny.
Bungie is now taking a break until the end of January. In the last edition of the Weekly Update, there were no “Videos of the Week,” but the winners of the Sparrow Video Contest were announced. This is the winner.
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This should be it for 2015 with the videos of the week. If you come across something in the new year that you think we should check out, send it to us via the contact form. We will take a look at it, and maybe it will appear here among the first videos of the week in 2016!
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“Early Access should not fund the game!” says the head of ARK: Survival Evolved. A bit ironic, isn’t it? Read for yourself what he means…
Use Early Access only in good condition
At first glance, it sounds like a belated April Fools’ joke, but the co-founder of Studio Wildcard, responsible for ARK: Survival Evolved, critically views the Early Access model. Steve Rapczak emphasizes that developers should not see this as a source to truly fund their game.
From ARK’s perspective, this sounds particularly strange, as the game attracted 2,500,000 players during its Early Access phase, all of whom paid for it. So how does Rapczak come to this thought?
ARK felt relatively polished even at the start of Early Access.
“[Early Access] is a good way to quickly gather large amounts of feedback when the game is already in good shape. This can improve the game until one is convinced it is ready for launch. (…) One does not wait until launch to identify design or balancing issues. When we launch on all platforms, we are sure the game must show what it can really do.”
For this reason, it is important not to view Early Access as a method of funding, as this system would quickly disappear.
New content only expands – the core framework has been stable for a long time.
“One can certainly make a profit [with Early Access] to advance development, but I wouldn’t recommend anyone to think of it that way, as it involves new risks. Although it is always stated in the fine print that an EA title might never be released, that is not something this model can bear from the customer’s perspective. If many games are funded through Early Access and then are not released, this model will be quickly abolished.“
Mein-MMO thinks: Of course, no one can help but chuckle a bit when hearing these words from developers who have arguably benefited the most from Early Access in the past year. Subjectively speaking, his statement does hold true. Customers are becoming more cautious, and “Early Access” is slowly acquiring the unpleasant connotation once associated with “Free2Play” games. More and more often, friends and acquaintances choose not to buy games until they are out of this phase. Well-known titles like “DayZ,” which never made it, remain a cautionary example.
Despite hundreds of thousands of fans in Early Access, it fades away: DayZ
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The developers of City State Entertainment (CSE) and their upcoming game Camelot Unchained (RvR-MMORPG) have had a turbulent year, which they concluded with a multi-hour livestream at the end of the year. This consists of two parts, a gameplay presentation and an extensive introduction of the crafting system. We will present the latter in a separate report.
A turbulent year comes to an end
After Mark Jacobs and his team were quite confident about the development of Camelot Unchained at the beginning of the year during the presentation of the first pre-alpha gameplay, they faced a major setback a few months later. After the guys at CSE had unsuccessfully tried to fill key positions in the team for several months, the planned Beta #1 phase in July had to be postponed. However, it should begin by the end of March 2016 at the latest.
The dense pine forest is the latest biome of CU and thanks to “Line of Sight” the bane of all ranged fighters
One of the highlights of the livestream was that there was new alpha gameplay on display again, which, based on the viewers’ reactions, seemed to be well received. Over 600 players and bots, including myself, gathered at a spot in the middle of the test island and engaged in a massive battle. The performance was quite good, as you can see in the video, considering that the system is not yet optimized and not just on the developers’ computers. Even my older rig (CPU: i5 3570k / GPU: 7950 ghz edt. / RAM: 8 GB DDR3 / SSD) achieved 45 to 55 FPS outside and at the edges of the battles and still 20 to 24 FPS in the midst of heavy action.
Over 600 players and differently equipped bots clashed in tight quarters
Mark Jacobs and his team also expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the live test:
The bots consume more resources than the average player. They are not just simple NPCs, but separate versions of the PC client that we run for testing. They also consume more bandwidth than normal players because they perform more actions per minute, as they never pause between actions. After completing the planned optimizations, we should be able to depict around 1000 players smoothly and without issues. In one of the pretests, we already managed to have 3000 backers and bots together in a small area before our physics system eventually begged for mercy.
In addition to the large battle, the livestream also showcased the first new biome, a dense pine forest. All assets are created by the designers themselves, as Camelot Unchained, unlike other games such as Shroud of the Avatar, cannot rely on pre-made tree, bush, or grass models from a ready-made engine (Unity, Unreal, etc.), but started from scratch with its own engine. According to the designers, this is still in the early stages and will improve significantly throughout the beta.
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What can we expect from indie MMOs in 2016? Are they really saving the genre?
The end of the year is approaching and around the holidays, indie developers seem to have taken some time off, so very little – if anything – has happened in this area last week. Therefore, in this issue of the Respec column, we are looking not back, but forward.
What do we expect in the indie sector for the year 2016? For one, there are still plenty of interesting titles in development, such as Shroud of the Avatar, Crowfall, Gloria Victis, Chronicles of Elyria, or Revival. We expect significant progress from these games in the coming year, if not even an official release for one or the other title. You will increasingly see the games take shape and, above all, form. They will develop into full-fledged MMOs that you want to play, while from some we still know too little or they are in a state where playing them simply isn’t fun yet.
New announcements in the indie sector
In addition, we also expect that there will be some new announcements. The indie sector could become a new playground for MMO developers. Looking back at the past years, there have been hardly any new announcements of MMORPGs from major studios. Therefore, we can hardly expect AAA MMORPGs. But this could herald a golden age for indie MMOs. In the indie sector, it is possible to focus more on gameplay mechanics and content rather than top-notch graphics.
Graphics are something that consumes the most money during the development of a game. If you focus on the content, it is possible to bring innovations to the genre. New ideas are possible, just like new scenarios. You can experiment more, leading to the establishment of new trends.
The genre will evolve
And it is this fresh wind that the genre needs, which seems to be brought about by indie developers and not by big studios. Large studios rely more on tried and tested formulas, as this involves less risk and prevents them from quickly throwing millions down the drain. An indie project, which has a significantly lower budget, takes fewer risks in this regard.
Moreover, indie developers are often much more passionate about what they’re doing than those from large studios, who may also be under the direction of a major publisher. This passion allows them to try out new ideas. They are still gamers and create the games they themselves would like to play.
Therefore, there is no need to fear a decline for the genre of MMORPGs in 2016. Particularly in the indie sector, we will probably see very interesting projects. Which of them will succeed and which will even be released remains to be seen. However, 2016 is sure to be a very interesting year and we are already looking forward to what we will get to play and what will be newly announced.
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At Evolve, all players receive a new, free character. Tech Sergeant Hank has arrived on Shear!
Shields for Everyone!
At Turtle Rock Studios, the developers of Evolve, there has been a principle of adaptations for several months. Here, existing characters are altered slightly in their equipment to present them to players as free characters. The changes are extensive enough that the gameplay often changes completely! The latest addition of these adaptations is the support Tech Sergeant Hank, now available to all players. Let’s take a quick look at his equipment:
More technology, more abilities – Tech Sergeant Hank expands the team.
The already known Laser Cutter works a bit differently than before. Instead of firing single shots, it now generates a continuous beam that deals damage over time. The pure damage effect seems to be roughly identical.
The Shield Charger has received an entirely new function. Instead of protecting allies during battle with a shield, Hank can now give all hunters a shield before the fight that remains; he essentially “charges” the shields of all hunters. Thus, the monster has to remove a shield from each hunter at the start of the fight, effectively doubling the HP pool! However, as a trade-off, the pure shield effect of the generator has been slightly reduced.
The Orbital Drill replaces the bombing strike. Instead, Hank calls down a powerful laser beam from the sky that remains active for several seconds and deals massive damage. Particularly nasty: the laser follows the first hit target for a while. This is perfect for driving the monster away from a fallen teammate.
Tech Sergeant Hank is a sensible extension of the hunters, requiring new tactics and strategies from both sides to be successful in battle.
In World of Warships, there is a new patch that may particularly please anime fans. But retro America fans will also get their money’s worth.
Anime in 1940s New York?
In keeping with the New Year, patch 0.5.2 for World of Warships brings some new features. Among the highlights is a new port that represents New York around the year 1940 – perfect for the New Year’s celebration with a full moon and some fireworks to commemorate the occasion. Anime lovers, on the other hand, will receive the port of Yokosuka, which should make the hearts of otakus beat faster. Here you can find various ships from the series Arpeggio of Blue Steel: ARS NOVA, along with their anime girl AI, who steer the ships.
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However, World of Warships generally places a high value on realism and historical details; this means that only players who have selected the corresponding port can see the special anime ships. For the rest of the player base, the ships have their “usual” design – as they are only variations of existing models.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny there are trophies and achievements. In the end, the title Guardian Lord awaits. Our article describes the journey there.
Trophies! Or for the friends on Xbox: Achievements!
Some couldn’t care less about them, others mean everything; and some even hate and despise them. You can quickly find websites dedicated to trophies on the internet, guides that explain the path to the trophy step by step, and numerous YouTube videos offering the whole experience presented with moving images. The online shooter Destiny also features trophies to be acquired. Since “The Taken King” even more have been added, after complaints were heard online that the first two DLCs brought no new trophies. However, it can be assumed that this counts among the rather minor disappointments Bungie has allowed themselves in recent months.
Guardian Lord is the Platinum Trophy in Destiny
I recently became a Guardian Lord. At least according to my trophy collection.
“Guardian Lord” is the name of the Platinum Trophy of Destiny. Wow! After over a year, I finally managed to snag this one. Most of my clan members do not have this trophy. Well, most of them actually couldn’t care less; they just want to play; trophies mean nothing to them. A few even get upset with unpleasant words when I tell them that I now have Platinum. Well, I don’t find that appropriate either. Basically, only one person has shown me respect and acknowledgment. Thank you once again at this point.
To the trophy hunters among you who want to grab 5 Platinum trophies each week (yes, that exists!), who don’t care much about the game, but only want to rush to Platinum as quickly as possible with a trophy guide in hand, I recommend: Better not go for Destiny. On the one hand, it takes days and weeks, in my case even over a year, to get Platinum. Just the time taken to complete a focus for Hunter, Warlock, and Titan is quite significant.
Who Wants Platinum Needs a Clan
Maybe you will be lucky and a few nice people in forums will help you through a raid, but for Platinum, you also need to be in a clan (“Raid Command”). And the clans I know take the game too seriously to take in a wannabe Guardian just for the trophies. Good! Furthermore, the trophy requires finishing a flawless raid (“Flawless Raider”, what a fitting name), which requires a lot of experience, diligence, stamina, and certainly certain skills. With “The Taken King”, this is presumably simpler now, by completing an older raid that is not too challenging anymore. That back then took quite a bit of nerve. However, today I can be proud of it.
Basically, it must be said that most trophies are earned automatically over time. Eventually, you manage to complete a strike flawlessly (“Flawless Striker”, here too some thought went into the naming), achieve 25 precision kills in various levels, or restore a jump ship.
Diligence is also required for the trophy where you have to find 50 ghosts (“Ghost Hunter“). I did that one afternoon when no one was online, and I thought, well, why not? I admit with a lowered gaze: yes, I also used the first trophy guide I found. It just goes faster that way.
The last trophy I was missing for months was “Warlock Mastery,” which meant completing a Warlock focus. During my first year in Destiny, I only played with Titan and later with Hunter. That was my idea; I would only start the third character when the first major expansion comes. And I stuck to that. I also had no urgent need to become Guardian Lord at any cost.
Despite Guardian Lord, Just Mediocre…
Well, now I am a Guardian Lord. Still, I am at best mediocre in being a Guardian. In PvP, I get ruthlessly taken down. A bit more respect could be shown to me! But I admit other guardians might deserve this title more. What can I say, I am just a kind and down-to-earth Guardian Lord. Even if I ultimately cannot buy anything with it, I am still proud to have snagged this trophy. Because it involves a lot of joy, effort, and time. And no matter when I look at this trophy in my collection, whether tomorrow, whether sometime in 2017 when I am already guarding in “Destiny 2”, or in 10 years… it will always remind me of this wonderful time, which certainly had highs and lows. And I will remember fondly.
Because in my opinion, that is the true treasure of trophies: not the idea of acquiring as many as possible in as short a time as possible, but the fact that they preserve memories, both positive and negative. Therefore, I wish the passionate trophy hunters much fun in their hunt, but I take it all slowly, enjoy the atmosphere of the game, and look forward to when I can finally achieve Platinum. This endurance only applies to a game I also like in the long run. And that is what really matters.
In 2015, eSports and prize money exploded. Which teams earned the most?
The prize money for individual eSports events significantly increased. For example, this year’s Dota 2 International tournament had a prize pool of over $18,000,000.
After Dota, the Smite World Championships had the next highest prize money with over $2,500,000. Let’s take a closer look at which teams won what portion of the total prize money available in 2015.
Place 10: Cloud 9 – Total earnings $1,461,315.12
The name Cloud 9 is recognized by anyone involved in eSports. They not only have a strong team in League of Legends, but they also participate in other games such as Dota 2, CS:GO, and Heroes of the Storm. They have strong players in other games like Hearthstone or Smash Bros. who take home many prizes. Unlike other teams on this list, their main revenue does not come from Dota.
Place 9: SK Telecom T1 – Total earnings $1,531,484.02
SKT1 is the only team in this Top 10 that exclusively competes in League of Legends. Just a few months ago, they became world champions in LoL and received a prize of $1,000,000. The rest of their total earnings came from the LCK tournament and the Mid-Season Invitational.
Place 8: EHOME – Total earnings $1,565,688.11
This team is well-known in the Dota scene and managed to achieve something again in 2015. With a newly assembled squad, they started in various tournaments and unfortunately did not perform particularly well. However, they only needed a little time and ultimately showcased their capabilities at the Dota International 2015. There, they secured 5th place and took home $1,197,925. At the Frankfurt Major tournament, they also managed to secure some prize money, finishing in 4th place.
Place 7: COGnitive Gaming – Total earnings $1,768,958.39
COGnitive Gaming primarily earned prize money from the Smite World Championships. Although they are also participating in games like Smash Bros. and Heroes of the Storm, their significant earnings came from having 2 teams in a Smite tournament with a total prize pool of $2,600,000, both landing in the Top 3.
Place 6: Virtus.Pro – Total earnings $2,131,185.40
Virtus.pro is one of the few teams that can claim to compete at the top level in both major eSports titles by Valve. They have strong teams in both CS:GO and Dota. At the ESL in Dubai, the CS:GO team managed to win $100,000. Additionally, at the Dota International 2015, they partnered with EHOME in a winning category and received $1,197,925.
Place 5: Team Secret – Total earnings $2,231,114.09
This team was regarded as Dota 2’s “super team” and was expected to sweep all the prizes available. While they did not always secure 1st place, they consistently performed very well in tournaments. They earned the most money through Dota tournaments. For instance, they finished 2nd place at the Frankfurt Major, receiving $405,000 in prize money.
Place 4: Vici Gaming – Total earnings $2,581,954.91
Just the 4th place finish at the Dota International 2015 is enough for Vici Gaming to appear on this list. There, they received over $1,500,000 as prize money. When accounting for other Dota tournaments, the total sum is quite significant. Additionally, smaller amounts from LoL teams and Hearthstone players contribute to Vici Gaming’s position at number 4 on our Top 10 list.
Place 3: LGD Gaming – Total earnings $3,045,517.23
This team is recognized among both League of Legends and Dota players. In LoL, they had a promising start to the year, as they participated in the LCS. Although prize money at Riot tournaments is not particularly high, participants in the LCS receive consistent payments. However, it was their 3rd place finish at the Dota International 2015 that constituted the largest share of their total winnings, exceeding $2,200,000.
Place 2: CDEC Gaming – Total earnings $3,229,600.78
The Dota 2 surprise team. With a wildcard entry, they made it into the big Dota International 2015 and reached the finals where they placed 2nd. Just from that, they earned over $2,800,000 in prize money. There are no other teams under the name CDEC, which means that a single good placement in a major event can have a significant impact. Up until the end of 2014, CDEC was still part of Team LGD, which they must now regret greatly since their paths have diverged.
Place 1: Evil Geniuses – Total earnings $8,952,675.05
At the top of this Top 10 list is the team Evil Geniuses by a large margin. Team EG received more than twice the prize money of CDEC Gaming in 2nd place in 2015. While the victory at the aforementioned Dota International 2015 would have been enough to ensure the top spot on this list, strong placements in other Dota tournaments also contributed to their high prize money. Additionally, Team EG has had strong eSports athletes since the beginning of Starcraft 2, consistently landing in top placements at Starcraft 2 tournaments.
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Check out the first minutes of Monster Hunter Online – this is how the game currently looks in beta!
With Rice Balls and Grenades
So far, Monster Hunter Online is still in open beta and only accessible in Japan. Fans here are eagerly awaiting more material and hope that the title will eventually be playable in western countries. YouTuber rendermax has taken the effort to record and upload the intro cinematics from the game. It shows the first battle against a (beaver?)-like creature and how various NPCs can assist you in battle. Take a look at the video if you want to get an impression of the game.
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Uproar at LoL. On the champion page of Zed, there is now a kind of video that is likely meant to hint at something new in the game for players of League of Legends.
Normally, there is a short winter break in the world of “bot lane” and “kill steal” screams – not much exciting happens. But the LoL community is in an uproar – the reason is a video on the champion page of Zed that appears mysterious. To see for yourself what this video is about, you can go to the official champion page of Zed. On the page, you will also see that the icon (top left) is now animated.
The video could hint at many things. Perhaps it is a clue about the new champion Riot wants to release next. Many ideas are already being thrown around on Reddit about what this video could hint at. Perhaps it’s the long-awaited animated loading screens that players have wished for years. Among other things, it could help distinguish whether your client has crashed or if the loading time is simply very long. It might also just be animated champion portraits in the score overview (TAB).
Will it be “Deadeye”?
Some experts on Reddit have looked closely at the source code of the video and have frequently found the word “Deadeye” there. Deadeye is a champion concept by a player of League of Legends who presented it in the official forums. Here you can find the concept.
Even if you open the local files of Zed on your computer with Notepad, you will find the words “Deadeye” in the texts.
So, much indicates the release of this champion. What do you think this teaser is about?
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In Destiny players have now recorded and released a parody video in which they sing their love for the grumpy Eris Morn.
On the right Eris; on the left her voice actress Morla Gorronda. She can also be sung about.
To “Stacy’s Mom,” a pop-rock hit by Fountains of Wayne from 2003, Destiny players sing about the not-so-lovely Eris Morn.
The three-eyed Cassandra of the Hive is not into puppies, candlelit dinners, or beach walks. Her thing is more the dark whispering, the constant warning of the impending doom, and general grumpiness. She is also known for leaving her stuff on other people’s card tables and… giving out raisins on Halloween.
But, even though she is not Mara Sov, the singers of this fine tune do feel something for her. Eris Morn – there’s just something about her. Or what do you think?
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The aging Free2Play MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online has big plans for 2016. It’s slowly coming to the decisive battle.
The head of Lord of the Rings Online has addressed the fans in a letter before Christmas.
What happened in Lord of the Rings Online in 2015
In 2015, a lot was accomplished, but unfortunately not everything that was planned. The move to a new server center with fresh hardware didn’t work out as the operating systems need to be switched to 64-bit, and a new chat solution is needed.
In the context of the game, a new shop was introduced in 2015, and the merger of servers to 10 servers was carried out. In Lord of the Rings Online itself, the focus was primarily on Gondor, with two updates introducing the cities Osgiliath and Minas Tirith and establishing the new storyline there.
This is the beginning of the battle on the Pelennor Fields, as interpreted by Hollywood:
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In 2016, the great battle on the Pelennor Fields will be introduced, and players will face the enemy at the Black Gate. Not only fans of the novels should look forward to these events, as they were also highlights from the 3rd Lord of the Rings film “The Return of the King.” The MMORPG is slowly approaching its finale. The license is still valid until 2017.
Additionally, a new instance group and a raid for 12 players will come with the battle on the Pelennor. The maximum level will increase to 105, and “collections” will be introduced, similar to the item sets from other games. It will begin with “Gestures”, the emotes.
So, what do you think? Will 2016 be the second to last year for Lord of the Rings Online?
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With Wurm Unlimited having been released on Steam some time ago, it is also available as a standalone version suitable for single-player, of the sandbox MMO Wurm Online. A more complex Minecraft for adults.
What is Wurm Unlimited anyway? You can best think of it as a Minecraft. However, it is somewhat more complex, especially since every activity needs to be skilled. Catching a fish raises Fishing. Filleting involves both Butchering and Carving Knives (slaughtering and carving). And cooking ultimately falls under Cooking. More points mean better quality, higher work speed, and maybe even new recipes.
In its original form, the game is very time-consuming. You don’t just build a house. The tree must be cut down to be processed into logs. These are then sawn into planks. Next, a mine must be built to obtain iron ore. That ore is smelted into iron. Nails are made from it. In combination with the planks, a wooden wall can be erected. Even a tiny 1×1 field will take several hours.
But that is precisely what makes the charm of the game. You can enjoy small progress, like the first tools made. At the same time, the game is never unfair; you feel a constant progress, no matter what you do. And you have to make decisions. Do you upgrade the anvil or build a forge to smelt the ore faster? Maybe it is more sensible to expand the mine, hoping for better quality iron ore. Time is a valuable resource here.
Lonely and Alone
But let’s jump back to the beginning. We have just created our character and choose one of the three kingdoms. The choice is only relevant if we are playing on a server and want to engage in PvP. Once we are a member of a realm, we start in the corresponding city and a short tutorial awaits us. However, it is so brief that you don’t even notice whether and when it started or ended. If you want a really detailed introduction, you should play the free-to-play offshoot Wurm Online.
After leaving the city, we can choose where we want to settle. An area by the sea is ideal for water, which has a mountain for ore and a watchtower of the kingdom for protection against native creatures like trolls.
Fortunately, we start with basic gear. Included is a tent, which we immediately place. It is meant to demonstrate our settlement in this area. Also available is a poor pickaxe to establish our first mine shaft. So we energetically strike at the mountain. This action takes about 15 seconds. Slightly disappointed, we notice that nothing has happened. Maybe we just need to strike a bit more often? And indeed, after just 10 minutes, we succeeded in establishing an entrance. With that, we can now take a few steps forward and – right – strike the next wall.
After 3 hours, a small mine shaft has been established. Just to find out that we had not previously examined the mountain for ores. Of course, there is no iron vein nearby. All the work was for nothing, or was it? No, because we gained experience. Both the character and ourselves. Now we might only need half the time to establish a shaft. And we know what to pay attention to before starting the tunnel. Of course, it won’t be the last mistake.
A Mine Rarely Comes Alone
Fortunately, we are surrounded by mountains, so we can easily start anew at another location. Before that, we check with Prospecting to confirm that ore is indeed present. And lo and behold, iron is nearby. So let’s build another mine. A few hours later we stand before our first iron vein. Of course, our Prospecting skill is too poor to recognize the quality of the ore. But that doesn’t interest us at the moment. Let’s just mine some; the vein is good enough for a long time. So we pick up the iron and transport it to the tent. Unfortunately, the weight slows us down so much that we would lose a race against a snail.
What feels like an eternity later, we have arrived. We build a campfire and throw some iron ore in. Eventually, it melts and we can process it into a makeshift anvil. But what should we create first? Missing tools, such as a hammer? With this, we could build a house; however, we need to make nails. But said nails would also be needed for a cart, which would allow for greater ore transport. Or we could make armor with weapons to go hunting.
We decided on a cart. By now, you should visit the Wurmpedia to find out how to build one. Because for that, you need wheels, planks, rods, and nails, among other things. After we have put everything together, we want to head to the mine with it. However, we find that the mountain was too steep. With the cart, we cannot climb that far anymore. What to do? We can build a new mine, this time better placed, or try to make the existing path less steep. Or we can have a crying fit.
Shaping a New Earth
We are not that desperate yet. Therefore, we shape the entrance to be a bit flatter. This is called terraforming. Something we have to do quite often. We take some soil, transport it to where we want it, and throw it on the ground. The activity sounds simple, and it is indeed. It just takes a long time. Fortunately, the cart helps us to transport more.
Once we have managed that, we can drive into the mine with the cart, mine ore, and transport it to the campfire. That it has since gone out is perhaps the least of our worries.
Problem. We ignite it, melt the ore, and ask ourselves the same questions as before. Do we want to build a house? Or needles? Admittedly, the latter is perhaps not as warm and cozy, but they increase the Blacksmithing skill most efficiently. After just a thousand needles, we are already a decent toolsmith. Then we can create our first tool. Because unlike the starting equipment, this can be upgraded. With better tools, we can work faster. And thus, for example, mine more ore, which in turn can be of higher quality, allowing us to improve our tools even further. Or we build the forge.
For now, let’s not care about that. We don’t want to spend the rest of our lives in the mine; let’s find another activity. After all, we still have no food supply. And we don’t want to live only on found berries. Here, too, the question arises of where to start. We could build a fishing rod and catch fish. Or we build a rake and cultivate a field. Alternatively, we can fence an area, gather cows and other livestock, and keep them there. The choice is entirely ours. The only limiting factor is the time we are willing to invest.
Endless Possibilities
Once the food supply is secured, we can turn to other topics and achieve our personal goals. There’s always something to do. The mine wants to be expanded, and to illuminate it, we need lamps. A larger house with a bed should be built. Because by sleeping, we gain an experience bonus. We should skill in Weapon Smithing for better weapons or Armor Smithing for improved armor.
A second mine for other ores would also be sensible. Or perhaps a palisade or even a stone wall to protect our territory. While it’s not strictly necessary if you’re playing alone, it certainly has aesthetic value. Or we could pilfer to an altar and become a follower of one of the gods. Through regular prayers, we can eventually become a priest.
Or we go on an adventure and search for the so-called tomes. This way, we gain magical abilities. We can also undertake missions from the gods. Maybe we can even become a demigod or even a god ourselves. But until then, it’s still a long road ahead.
Together Instead of Alone
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Especially because of all these possibilities, it makes sense to play together with others. This way, many can work together on a real settlement where everyone has their own tasks. The mountain miner collects ores for the smith, who then makes tools for everyone else. Thus, the farmer harvests his fruits, from which the cook prepares better meals with the angler’s fish.
Or even several different settlements can be created, so that trade can be conducted among them. One village might have a mine with high-quality iron, while another settlement has excellent shipbuilders and many ships. Or one might have spread across several kingdoms and wage wars against each other. At the latest then, stone walls become significantly more important. And here too, the question arises as to what should be within the city walls. The fields, which can be easily destroyed? The mine, which then represents a vulnerability? After all, besiegers can simply dig into the mine and circumvent the wall.
If you absolutely want to play alone, you can change the settings to collect skill points faster, for example. This allows you to adjust the game to your own pace.
Conclusion
Wurm Unlimited is a very complex game. With many possibilities and numerous decisions to make. Especially in multiplayer, it is fun despite the seemingly many repetitive tasks. The same applies to the single-player variant. There is always a sense of progress. You feel the development and notice how it speeds up.
At first, you may be frustrated and make many mistakes. But you learn from your mistakes and get better. And soon, you can rejoice in the first successes. The first iron vein you found. The first tools you forged yourself. The first house you built. Or simply surviving the long, arduous journey to an altar and back.
It is important to have perseverance. If Minecraft is already too monotonous and tedious, then perhaps Wurm Unlimited will not be enjoyable. If you generally like these types of games and want to experience something new, Wurm is a good choice. Wurm Online can also be played as a demo; it only differs slightly. It is free-to-play, but many restrictions apply without a subscription. However, for testing the game, this is perfectly sufficient. Anyone interested will naturally face the problem of finding a suitable server. A recommendation is the server Zwergenbucht (Gerugon). The password is obtained via Teamspeak (IP: gerugon.de, no password), after a brief introduction. The server is quite active with 30-50 players in the evening. Furthermore, there are people specifically for beginners and their questions.
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At Phantasy Star Online 2, there is some news – the game will soon also be available for the PS4!
New Class: Summoner
There are some news to report regarding the MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, which has only been released in Asia so far. The developers have planned a new update for January 27, 2016, which is called “Reborn: Episode 4” and will add another class to the game.
The new “Summoner” focuses mainly on summoning and controlling companions who not only attack but also enhance their owner. However, there are also some pets that function purely as tanks, drawing enemies together so that the Summoner can eliminate them with high area damage.
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So far, PSO2 has only been released on PC and PlayStation Vita, but next year it is set to conquer the PS4 as well. For this reason, there will be a beta test in the second half of February 2016, before the game is then released on the latest Sony console in the spring. The game is Free2Play, but buyers of a box version can stock up on some bonus items. By the way, a PlayStation Plus membership is not required to play online.
The bad news at the end: So far, there are no plans to release PSO2 outside of Asia. However, for those who cannot do without the game, they can obtain an English fan patch for the PC version and at least play a bit with the Japanese version. However, this is not really a satisfactory substitute. There is a long post in the PSO2 community on reddit about how Westerners can enjoy the MMORPG.
In Destiny , a man gave his wife a special gift for Christmas. The owner of an online shop is really pleased about it.
A romantic gesture led to a sales spike for a manufacturer of Ghost replicas.
In the Christmas tree, a husband hid a Ghost. His wife is an enthusiastic Destiny player, and her husband secretly purchased a Ghost replica from an online shop, which was made using a 3D printer and came equipped with lights and all the bells and whistles. Proudly, the man announced his plan on reddit. Here you can see how it turned out when the wife found the Ghost:
http://youtu.be/0WfB9xCGbE4
The manufacturer of the Ghost saw the reddit post, recognized the opportunity, and said: We have more of these ghosts, you’ll get 10% off if you come from here. The Ghost is now sold out.
This turned out to be a true PR dream for the dealer with his 3D printer: Romance and a bit of kitsch are good for business. And the fact that everything is being filmed and put online these days surely helps!
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The crowdfunding miracle Star Citizen is selling its huge offering of ships for one more day.
If this were a garage sale, people would probably be served canapés and champagne. Sure, the items are all virtual, but in Star Citizen, prices are called out for which you could also get high-tech in real life: There’s a ship for $500, one for a thousand, and then in lower regions, the “20-dollar category” comes into play. Fans of the game always insist: This is just luxury, it gives you hardly any advantages, you don’t need any of this – but at these prices, the average player’s eyes often widen.
Even at reduced prices, these are dimensions one is not used to. You almost expect to find a “We finance this in 36 easy monthly installments” offer.
Until December 28 the offers on the “Holiday Ship Sale” page of Roberts Space Industries are still valid. If you don’t plan to take advantage of this, you can at least get an idea of all the crazy ships that Star Citizen offers in the ship gallery.
The action MMORPG Marvel Heroes 2015 now has a martial artist in its ranks with Iron Fist. Additionally, numerous gimmicks for the action MMORPG are being given away for Christmas.
With so many heroes, it is becoming difficult for Marvel Heroes to stand out to newcomers. Especially among “melee fighters,” the newcomer Iron Fist enters a crowded field. How can Iron Fist be positioned between Blade, Wolverine, and Spiderman?
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The developers of Gazillion say: Iron Fist is the first clear “martial arts hero,” plus he has a very stylized way of fighting; he can switch between different stances to maintain his chi.
Iron Fist is part of Netflix’s offensive for grittier superheroes
Iron Fist is among the “more street-level” superheroes currently making a comeback in the USA. The streaming service Netflix has launched an offensive with TV series, having already implemented Daredevil and Jessica Jones, receiving much applause and praise for it. It will also do so with Luke Cage and Iron Fist. The 4 heroes are to be closer to “normal people” and will provide a darker view of the superhero mythos than, for example, Iron Man or Thor.
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During the holidays, the action MMORPG does not hold back; there are bonuses, and anyone who logs in will receive a bonus gift every day until New Year’s Eve. Today, for example, a pet golem, on December 31, a random hero. Marvel Heroes is somewhat reminiscent of Diablo. No wonder, as it comes from its creator David Brevik.
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The Korea version of Black Desert received an update that brings cold days and dark nights to the world – but also sexy Christmas outfits.
The Holy Night in Complete Darkness
While there are rumors about a possible release date for Black Desert, work continues diligently on the Korean version of the game. In line with Christmas, there was a new update that not only brings the cold winter but also dark nights into the game and brings tight Christmas outfits to the shop.
Softly Falls the Snow
Pretty much the entire world of Black Desert is currently being affected by a continuous snowfall – at least in Korea. Accompanying this are Christmas music and some decorations, which overflow the game world with holiday cheer. The YouTuber Steparu created a video showing some of the changes that players can currently experience.
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If you enjoy an apocalyptic mood, you might find great pleasure (Ha, pun!) in the dark nights that are now being experienced in parts of the world. It has been announced before that some zones are supposed to be absolutely dark at night, and light sources like torches or lanterns are needed to navigate. The combination with the abundant white of the snow-covered landscapes creates a bleak and hopeless atmosphere. Such a feature is often missed in other games.
Apocalyptic mood in Black Desert. This happens when you forget the lantern.
New Christmas Clothing
No Christmas event in a game with a cash shop goes by without some new items for enhancing your characters. Thus, Black Desert also added some Christmas outfits, which are now available for purchase with real money.
In Blade & Soul, you can customize your character down to the smallest detail. However, this also means you can go overboard here …
With great power comes great responsibility…
Blade and Soul is praised for many reasons despite its relative age, which is why numerous fans here are looking forward to the release in a few weeks. One reason for the praise is the extensive character creation that offers seemingly endless customization options and comes with a variety of sliders and presets.
While on one side, you can create beautiful characters, it is of course also possible to turn the whole thing into its complete opposite. The YouTuber Pvt Wiggles (who is wonderfully amused by it) pushes the limits of the sliders literally “to the edge”. Decide for yourself whether you could seriously play such a character – for longer than 3 minutes.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , a player has now solved the jump puzzle in the raid in another way: He simply jumped over it.
When the first teams advanced in King’s Fall, the jump puzzle turned out to be quite a challenging obstacle. You jump onto a ship, which sails for a while before it dematerializes, then you have to hit the next one. Gradually, almost all players figured that out, although it is still a lot of fun when a player falls. And that’s exactly what the raid designers planned, a moment for players to come together, chat, and relax before the action continues.
A YouTuber has now found a method to jump over this jump puzzle. He doesn’t worry about the other ships at all but just jumps and stays in the air forever. As a Titan with an exotic sword, special skills, and the chest armor Dawnbreaker’s Garrison, this insane stunt works in Destiny. It somewhat reminds me of the Jackass stunts with the Hellmouth back in the day. See for yourself.
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