The Lord of the Rings Online pays you to check it out – and Minas Tirith is coming

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In Lord of the Rings Online it’s worth checking out the test server tonight.

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Cheers to a hoppy refreshing drink with the developers.

If you say tonight: “I have an hour more time, I can go to bed later and check out Bree first!”, you will be rewarded.

Because the developers from Turbine shamelessly reward loyal players of Lord of the Rings Online! If you check out the test server “Bullroar” between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM tonight, you will find a cheerful group of developers. They are testing the new data center and want as many players as possible to gather in Bree for a stress test.

The developers will talk with players and conduct events there.

Lord of the Rings Online Story

If you log in between 11 PM and 1 AM, you have the chance to win:

  • a lifetime subscription
  • 10,000 Turbine Points
  • 1,000 Turbine Points.

Everyone who logs in is guaranteed to receive 100 Turbine Points. There are no restrictions regarding the region or the country from which players come. They also don’t have to be there the whole time; a few minutes are enough.

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You can find the Bullroar client at this link here.

Minas Tirith is also set to come to Lord of the Rings Online soon

Even if Bree becomes the meeting place on the test server for 2 hours, it is usually Minas Tirith. The next update for Lord of the Rings Online will revolve around the legendary city.

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Additionally, 3 new regions, 2 epic battles and more than 70 quests and deeds for players level 100 and above will be included.

Players will face the Witch King and Grond head-on; defend the walls of Minas Tirith against giant siege towers. The troops must stay together, and adventures await in the regions of Fields of Pelennor, Talath Anor, and The White City.

Although there is no exact date yet for update 17 in Lord of the Rings Online, the city has already been introduced in a special and it has been said: It’s coming soon!

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Destiny: Are there still primary weapons with elemental damage? Bungie responds

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In Destiny , players are searching for primary weapons with elemental damage. But so far without success. Even in the hard mode of the raid, there was nothing. Are the Trials of Osiris now the last chance?

What makes primary weapons with elemental damage in Destiny so desirable?

Elemental damage has two major functions in Destiny. On one hand, it allows you to eliminate enemies who have certain elemental shields much more easily. On the other hand, elemental damage on the primary weapon is desired when a Nightfall strike has a suitable kindling. Then they deal significantly increased damage.

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Primary weapons are essentially the “standard” weapons in Destiny. Auto rifles, pulse rifles, scout rifles, and hand cannons are the weapon classes that are fired most often. There are no ammunition problems. However, primary weapons have only had “normal, kinetic” damage in the past except for a few exceptions.

The few exceptions have been the elemental primary weapons. They were considered the ultimate for PvE.

What was it like in Year 1 of Destiny?

It was an unwritten rule in the first year of Destiny: The best weapons for the PvE part of the game are primary weapons with elemental damage, and they are hard to obtain.

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Does he drop raid primaries with elemental damage?

Weapons like the “Fatebringer”, Crota’s End, Atheon’s Epilogue were only available in raids, often only in hard mode. The exotic raid weapons Necrochasm and Vex Mythoclast fit this pattern.

Or players had to reach Mercury in the Trials of Osiris to obtain one of the coveted weapons. Here too, the message: Those who master the hardest challenges will receive primary weapons with elemental damage.

But what is in Year 2?

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Will never see elemental damage – not even in the HC version.

Where can you still find primary weapons with elemental damage?

Yesterday, the hard mode of the King’s Fall raid went live. Players thought: Now there are primary weapons with elemental damage: The primary raid weapons, which drop from Oryx, now have color!

But that wasn’t the case. The primary weapons from the hard mode of the raid do have higher attack values, reaching up to 320, but they also only deal kinetic damage.

The next possibility would be the “Trials of Osiris.” But it doesn’t look like there will be primary weapons with elemental damage for the PvP elite there.

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Bungie: No legendary primary weapons with elemental damage anymore

As Game Director of “King’s Fall” Luke Smith has now announced, they are retiring the primary weapons with elemental damage. They are separating from them. They had the negative effect of severely restricting the arsenal of Guardians, limiting weapon choices to just a few exemplars.

Bungie wants players to have a wide selection and not feel forced to always play with the same weapon just because it deals elemental damage.

Furthermore: If primary weapons do not fulfill this function, special and heavy weapons become more important.

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The one exception currently.

There is one exception in Year 2 so far: The Zhalo Supercell causes arc damage as an exotic primary weapon. Some players hope Bungie will bring such exotic exceptions for solar and void damage into the game. Because Smith only talks about “legendary weapons,” not exotic ones. They have also often been exceptions to the rule.

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Star Wars Battlefront introduces hero starships

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In Star Wars Battlefront, EA has now introduced the iconic starships of the Star Wars universe: the Millennium Falcon and Slave 1.

Something went wrong: EA published a post introducing “Hero Vehicle,” which they then deleted. But… it’s the internet, someone cached the post, so we can report on it.

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Millennium Falcon and Slave 1 are the heroes among the starships

The Hero Vehicles operate similarly to the “Heroes” Leia, Han, Darth Vader and the others. So, you can’t just say: “Guys, make way, it’s me. I’ll take the Millennium Falcon!”, but you have to earn it by picking up a specific boost in the mode “Fighter Squadron.” Only there, in the dogfighting mode of Battlefront, are these hero ships active.

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Boba Fett’s ship “Slave 1” is heavily armed with proton torpedoes and ion cannons. With a jammer, you can also remain undetected, thus preventing those pesky missiles from locking on.

The ships were designed to be really fun and cool, as can be read in the now-deleted EA post. Players are supposed to feel powerful. When you get into one of the ships, there should also be a short intro sequence where Han Solo or Boba Fett do something that makes Star Wars fans say: Yeah! That’s how I know them!

Star Wars Battlefront will be released on November 17 for Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC.

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Hearthstone as a pastime when it takes a little longer

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Some people simply cannot be stopped by obstacles: a Korean soldier drew the entire Hearthstone game.

Armed with paper and pencil

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Hearthstone is undoubtedly one of the games that can develop a high addiction factor, at least for a short time. That Blizzard’s card game can also engage players in the long term is now shown by an example from Korea. A young man was drafted into the military (in Korea, all men must serve 2 years), unfortunately, playing Hearthstone was also taboo during his free time.

A true fan is not easily deterred. The aforementioned soldier grabbed numerous college notebooks, half a kilo of pens, two other recruits from his unit, and set to work to pursue his ambitious goal: they drew all Hearthstone cards.

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The game is fully playable in its current form, and the guys have already had some duels. For random effects, dice are traditionally used.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Although I don’t understand why Korean soldiers are not allowed to play Hearthstone, but can take photos and upload them to the internet. Different countries, different customs.

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Activision Blizzard grows its eSports department, secures prominence

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The bosses of Activision Blizzard have made a decision: The company will grow into an eSport sector and is receiving prominent leaders.

eSport is the sport of tomorrow

Activision Blizzard has now announced that one of the most influential game developers in the world will continue to grow. The company will now open its own department that will focus exclusively on eSports.

For the top positions, they have selected the best possible personnel: the chairman will be Steve Bornstein, the former president of the sports channel ESPN. The vice president position will be held by Mike Sepso, one of the co-founders of MLG, the largest organizer of eSport tournaments.

They have essentially brought someone in from “the old media” who knows how to build a structure to market, monetize, and popularize sports. And they have brought in someone who has a similar skill set but comes directly from eSports.

Will games ever be as popular as football matches? Activision Blizzard believes so.
Will games ever be as popular as football matches? Activision Blizzard believes so.

Activision Blizzard sees big things in the future of professional gaming and believes that digital sports could eventually pose serious competition to real sports, but so far it still lacks widespread media attention.

“Every weekend, millions of people watch football games without ever having played football themselves. (…) Gaming can evoke the same fascination; however, you only experience eSports if you specifically look for it,” Sepso says.

One task of the department will consequently be to attract a broader audience to eSports. The potential for this exists.

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Destiny: Check out the Hard Mode of the Raid King’s Fall here in the live stream

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Tonight, the Hard Mode of the raid King’s Fall opens in the MMO shooter Destiny . Join in a live stream.

Today, on October 23rd, at 7:00 PM it is happening: The Hard Mode of the raid opens in Destiny. If you haven’t found a fireteam for it, you can choose the second-best option, take a front-row seat, and watch how a team of German-speaking Guardians hopefully progresses:

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What waits for the Guardians in Hard Mode of the raid in Destiny?

Currently, little is known about the Hard Mode. What loot there is is still unknown (the normal loot and especially the legendary raid weapons are already well known). They talk about up to 320 items, but the database has identified 330 as the new maximum level. Let’s see how it goes.

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Will this monster also have a heroic version?

Bungie has merely leaked that they have some surprises planned. The enemies are said to be not just “mathematically” stronger, but also to have some new tricks up their sleeves.

Whether new secrets will be revealed in Hard Mode, with special paths leading to unique rewards, remains to be seen.

Here is the first noteworthy loot: a Ghost shell with a defense value of 312.
Here is the first noteworthy loot: a Ghost shell with a defense value of 312.

As we know the Destiny community, it should only take a few hours until the first hot info comes to light.

We have another image of loot here: The rocket launcher The Tormented Frenzy of Elulim came with a whole 319 attack value – that’s quite impressive.

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Bungie keeps its word – better loot, more difficult bosses

The first reports are coming in – regarding the loot, items up to 320 are being mentioned.

  • In the first encounters, not much has changed, but during the jumping puzzle, a checkpoint is missing in the middle.
  • The Warpriest shoots three times with a “Tracking Bolt.” And it is suspected that he may get extra attacks with each phase.
  • Golgoroth gets a new mechanic added, turning players into bombs that can take out nearby Guardians.
  • And the Daughters of Oryx seem to have even tighter timers than before.

At 8:11 PM our time, Bungie announced that a raid team has defeated Oryx in Hard Mode as the first team in the world. Unlike last time, these are mostly unknown players.

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Evolve: New monster “Gorgon”, two hunters and community tournaments

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The creators of Evolve tease new information about the 5th Monster and raise new questions about the upcoming Hunters…

Project Name Gorgon

The creators of Evolve love to keep their community a bit in the dark. Instead of finally releasing the long-requested trailer for the 5th Monster, they have now published new sound files in which two people talk about a creature called “Gorgon”. It is beyond doubt that this is the new monster for the 4v1 shooter.

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Many community members are now speculating who the two speakers could be. The speculation goes that they are the new Hunters who are still pending for the Hunting Season Pass 2.

However, it is doubtful that the shown sound files will appear in the game, as the two discuss departing for Shear in the future. Since Evolve is entirely set on Shear, this may only be a teaser of the backstory.

Community Tournament instead of Weekend Challenge

To offer players a little more variety, they are moving away from the weekly Weekend Challenges. These will now only take place every other weekend. Instead, they are now holding a community tournament every two weeks on all three platforms (PC, PS4, and Xbox One). The tournaments are designed to be significantly more “casual-oriented” and should give all players the opportunity to participate in such an event. Those who make it to the semifinals can even look forward to a new skin.

You must reach the semifinals - a difficult task, then the
You must reach the semifinals – a difficult task, then the “Taurus” skin for the Goliath awaits.

For more information about the game, beginner guides, and the test, you can find on our Evolve topic page.

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ArcheAge now bans blockades and road closures

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The sandbox MMORPG ArcheAge now prohibits intentionally blocking other players.

For a long time, it was allowed in ArcheAge. They said: We are a sandbox and if players want to do that, then please: blockades. In practice, this looked like players with wagons blocking a bridge or a choke point, so no one could pass through.

Now, Trion Worlds has reconsidered this and came to the conclusion: This is simply no fun for anyone. Trion Worlds has decided to prohibit such roadblocks, regardless of how they are created, whether with ships, vehicles, or avocados. This ban applies in both “peaceful” and “contested” areas. Likewise, it is forbidden to prevent someone from interacting with fields, items, or NPCs.

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This internal decision was approved by players in a vote. Of just over 1000 participating players, 67% voted for “Yes, abolish it.” So it’s quite close.

Anyone who engages in this now banned behavior from today on must expect temporary or permanent account penalties.

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Aion: Is this cruel fate awaiting the Elyos?

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The fantasy MMORPG Aion is facing a not-so-nice fate for the Elyos faction.

On November 11, something big is supposed to happen in Aion, at least in Korea: Patch 5.0 is approaching. There was already a trailer suggesting that the Asmodians faction would undergo significant changes. With Patch 5.0, they seem to be losing claws and tails.

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Now a picture (title image) has been circulated showing many dead Elyos. What could this mean? Does it announce the rise of the Asmodians?

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WildStar: Housing Madness of a Mario Fan

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A player of WildStar has a special love for Nintendo’s plumber and has immortalized this on his property. The result is awe-inspiring.

It’s me, Mario!

The housing feature of WildStar not only invites you to create a cozy home but also greatly stimulates creativity. If you don’t just want to have a house, you can do all sorts of things with your property and let your muse run free. Particularly impressive is the house of player Dementia Ayuzawa on the European Realm Jabbit.

25 years back in time ...
25 years back in time …

Right at the entrance, you are greeted by the face of Mario, which resembles the N64 version of the jumping hero. Through a long tube, you are guided over the property, where several levels and eras of the “Super Mario” series are recreated. Among others, you will find references to old classics, as well as newer games like Mario Party or Luigi’s Mansion. We have assembled a small selection of screenshots (click to enlarge) here for you.

I find particularly impressive how Dementia Ayuzawa combines various objects to achieve previously unseen effects. Those who want to experience the house in all its details can visit it starting from level 14; at the current time, it is accessible to other players. Allocate some time, as there are many hidden details to discover that will make any Nintendo fan’s heart race.

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My MMO asks: Are expansions for MMOs, like the one for Guild Wars 2, enticing to you?

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In MMOs, expansions like the one for Guild Wars 2 are a reason for many players to check back in. Does that apply to you too?

Times have changed, every statistic says so: While MMO players used to be monogamous, forever tied to a single MMO, they now hop from game to game. Therefore, big companies are competing fiercely in the race for the fleeting attention of players.

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Currently, it is Guild Wars 2’s turn: With the new expansion “Heart of Thorns”, they are vying for the attention of the masses. Aiming to win back some former players, they have dressed up especially nice.
For us, the question is: How do expansions or major changes affect you as a player? Do you take this as an opportunity to drop by for the big event in this specific MMO? Do you enjoy the chaos when there is so much happening? Or do you prefer it quieter and come by during “non-peak times” out of fear of lag and bugs?

Or do you not care about such dates at all because you say: I played that once! That time is over! It doesn’t matter anymore?

And particularly interesting for us: How is it now with Guild Wars 2?

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This is often what the first days after an expansion look like in reality.

In theory, such big events are often nicer than in reality

Schuhmann says: For me, it is the case that it is always more wonderful in the “theory” than at the actual moment. Because even if I look forward to an “event” for weeks, whether it is a WoW expansion, TESO launch, WildStar reboot, or the GW2 expansion today: I always forget about the numerous problems that come with such a mass influx. And then I sit there, staring at patch bars, load screens, queues. Or I actually log in and the lag ruins all my fun. Then my enthusiasm quickly fades and I put it away for a week.

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But as annoying as that is in the moment: Exactly these “I’m just sitting here waiting” phases will likely be erased from memory and won’t stick. So that the next time, I sit down at exactly 6:00 AM again, because that is when the servers on the East Coast go live. And suddenly, at 6:01 AM, the realization hits me unexpectedly: “Ohhhh … that’s right … Login server crash, that always happens at the start of an MMORPG!”
Such a “significant experience” definitely sparks my interest because I still remember the early days as “super exciting and thrilling” – just like the early days of my first MMO, Dark Age of Camelot. I have more memories of the first 6 weeks of that time than of the many months that followed. And also the expansions, when suddenly you meet many old acquaintances and see each other, exchange ideas, and chat about personal stuff – that is a wonderful time!

Sounds great in theory and memory. In practice, I still rarely experience this but prefer to start a week later when the worst is over.

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The three hadn’t seen each other for half a year until the Imperial City came out and everyone logged in at once…

What do you think? What do you think of such major events like launches, reboots or expansions? And does Guild Wars 2 currently excite you?

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Lost Ark: Huge Action MMORPG Plans Beta in the First Half of 2016

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The action MMORPG Lost Ark has completed its first tests and is now planning more. The game is considered one of the most interesting new titles in the MMORPG market.

Lost Ark is being developed with the Unreal Engine 3 and with great effort. Initial trailers and videos have also caused a stir here in the West.

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It belongs, like Lineage:Eternal and some other games, to the new wave of “action MMORPGs,” which are oriented towards games like Diablo 3.

Lost Ark first appeared to the public in 2014 and has now completed its first focus group tests.

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According to the developers, it is planned that Lost Ark will enter its first closed beta phase in the first half of 2016. More information about the game is to be released then.

It is surely one of the interesting current Asian titles and here in the West, some are hoping for a port and are watching Lost Ark with great interest.

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Guild Wars 2 launches Heart of Thorns with 7 million accounts

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Now it’s time! Heart of Thorns, the first expansion of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, has launched and ArenaNet is releasing some interesting information about it!

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We will report about the content of the Heart of Thorns expansion elsewhere, so we will focus here on the information provided by ArenaNet. On one hand, the game can now look back at more than 7 million accounts worldwide. According to an infographic, there are many more entertaining facts about the MMO. It reveals that players have explored the world 1,863,654 times.

Since November 2014, player numbers in PvP have increased by 135% and 712,153,959 fighters have been defeated in the PvP arenas (In this context: Guild Wars 2 Interview: GW2 wants to be an alternative to LoL and CS:GO in eSports).

If you received one Euro for each death, you would be richer than the Queen of England. 67,000 times a day, the capture points in WvW change hands and more than 3 billion supplies, which represent the currency in WvW, have been spent so far. If these were bricks, you could build a building larger than the Great Wall of China.

223,484,104 gifts have been sent through the game’s postal system – an amount that could delight all the inhabitants of Brazil and Chile. ArenaNet is also proud that players have spent over 1.4 billion hours in the game, which is almost as long as there have been humans on Earth.

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New adventures await you!

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Mike O’Brien, co-founder and president of ArenaNet, is also excited about the launch of the Heart of Thorns addon: “For ArenaNet and the Guild Wars 2 community, this has been a year we will all remember. With the announcement of Heart of Thorns as the first expansion for Guild Wars 2, we excited our fans. Since then, player numbers have steadily increased. Our community is known as one of the best and friendliest MMO communities.

Many of our experienced players gathered in the starter areas to welcome new players on the weekend when the free-to-play model of the main game Guild Wars 2 launched. We are excited to see how our rapidly growing community continues to thrive. We hope that our players enjoy the next part of the journey of Guild Wars 2 that the Heart of Thorns expansion has in store for them.”

If you are active Guild Wars 2 players, you will surely dive into the adventures of the Heart of Thorns addon from today and continue the story that now leads you into the jungle of Maguuma to take on a dangerous Elder Dragon. Let us know your impressions of the addon in the comments.

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Destiny: Xur, Agent of the Nine, Offer and Location on 23.10.

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the vendor Xur arrives in the Tower or the Reef on Friday, October 23. What exotic weapons and armor does he bring?

Last week, Xur was highly anticipated: He had Glass Needle for the first time in his inventory. What you can do with the Glass Needles and how to use them, to further optimize your armor pieces, we revealed to you last week in a small article.

The biggest change coming up is the switch to winter time. This means Xur is coming today for the last time in six months at 11:00 AM. From next week on, he will appear at 10:00 AM in the Tower or the Reef.

With all the new activities in the coming weeks, that might not be so noticeable. Friday no longer belongs to Xur. Tonight the Hard Mode of the raid will start, and next week the modified Trials of Osiris in Destiny will kick off again.

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All about Xur, the Agent of the Nine, on October 23, 24, and 25 in Destiny

When does Xur arrive and when does he leave again?

Xur arrives on Friday, October 23, at 11:00 AM. He leaves on Sunday at 10:00 AM – due to the time change, that’s one hour earlier than usual. However, the old noodle face still operates for 48 hours.

Important: Next week he will arrive at 10:00 AM.

Where is Xur? What is his location?

Xur is in the bar in the hangar.

What’s up with the numbers in parentheses?

Those are the values of this armor piece in intellect, discipline, and strength. They can vary within certain parameters.

What does Xur have this week in Destiny? What is he selling?

Xur is selling a chest engram this week. NO weapon. He wants 19 strange coins for it.

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For Titans, he has the new helmet “Heavenly Warrior” (34/49 INT; 33/48 DIS) with him. It costs 13 strange coins like all armor pieces.

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For Hunters, he sells The Mask of the Third Man (32/47 INT, 32/47 STR).

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Warlocks also get a helmet: The Skull of Dire Ahamkara (64/79 Str). The helmet is new; it has not been available in the Year 2 version until today.

As a Legacy Engram, there is once again: heavy weapon. Remember: Only Year 1 weapons with Year 1 stats can come out of it.

Important: From the chest engram only “Emblems of Alpha Lupi” can be obtained for Hunters and Titans at the moment. Other exotic chest armors for both classes are currently not in the game.

The Warlock has a broader selection. Among his possible engram hits is also the Alchemist’s Garb. For exotic armor engrams, it’s crucial to clarify with which class they are decrypted.

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Hearthstone: Co-op mode discovered!

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A long-standing wish of the Hearthstone players seems to be coming true. There are concrete hints of a co-op mode.

Card Chaos as Teaser?

Since the release of Hearthstone, the calls for a co-op mode have become increasingly loud. No wonder, the raid encounters for multiple players already radiated a special power in the physical Warcraft TCG and provided entertaining evenings. After many rumors, half-truths, and assumptions, the data miners from HearthPwn have now succeeded in extracting the first concrete evidence and clues from the game data. The message conveyed by these images is clear: A co-op mode will come at least in the form of a card chaos.

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A Mechagnome, two attackers – will this be the co-op mode?

In addition to the typical title image of a card chaos, where two players face a boss, the card of the boss and its abilities have also been extracted. Gearmaster Mechazod has the card text “Mechazod wins if he defeats one of you”. While this alone isn’t proof, one of his abilities makes it clearer. Double Zap reads as follows: “Deals your attack damage to both players.”

It is to be expected that more about the concept of co-op variations will be discussed at this year’s BlizzCon, perhaps even entire adventures will be created around the principle of a group. We will know more about it in about two weeks.

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Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns begins – this is what to expect!

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Today is the big release of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns. Check out the upcoming features and content!

The Wrath of the Dragon

Finally, October 23rd has arrived, the day when the first expansion of Guild Wars 2 sees the light of the digital world. Heart of Thorns is packed with fresh content for hungry players and offers new elite specializations, vast areas, a wider PvP selection, raids, and numerous other activities. We have listed the most important features for you once again.

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The Jungle of Maguuma

The central story aspect of Heart of Thorns undoubtedly takes place in the new, huge areas of the Maguuma Jungle. The dragon Mordremoth has awakened from his long slumber and summoned the Sylvari, his servants, to bring the world under his claws. Not only have many Sylvari betrayed the former members of the Pact, but the loyal seedlings are now viewed with suspicion and the number of innocent casualties is high. Many new creatures await in the jungle, such as the Awakened, who have long served the purposes of Glynth…

Guild Wars 2: Maguuma
In Maguuma, many surprises await the players.
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Destiny: Trials of Osiris have a date, the hard mode of the raid is supposed to be “tricky”

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Trials of Osiris now have a date and the hard mode is outlined.

At midnight, there was the latest weekly update from Bungie and it covered three topics: PvP, PvP, and the raid.

New patch in November for Destiny aims to enhance disappointing Crucible rewards

First up was the frustrating Iron Banner from last week. Here, Bungie says: We have found a bug that caused legendary items to drop too rarely in the Crucible. This also applies to the Iron Banner. Bungie wants to fix this so that there are better rewards both in the Crucible and in the Iron Banner.

For November, the next patch is announced, which aims to ease some bounties that are too hard. Daily Crucible bounties should wrap up in a few matches, and weekly bounties should take a bit longer. The questline from Shaxx, meant to push newcomers into the Crucible, will be shortened. They probably went overboard with that one.

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These changes and the patch are expected before Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on November 26. Does Oryx know when the pagan U.S. holiday with millions of dead turkeys is otherwise celebrated..

Trials of Osiris are returning

The Trials of Osiris, the big PvP event, will return next week: It starts again on October 30. The start was postponed due to the Nightstalker exploit.

The hard mode of the King’s Fall raid kicks off tonight, October 23, at 7:00 PM.

Hard mode of the raid in Destiny is expected to be challenging

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While they don’t want to reveal the individual details of the Hard Mode of King’s Fall yet, they say: “We have something in store.”
This time, they designed the “Hard Mode” as the standard, and dialed back for the normal mode. The hard mode of the raid in Destiny will not simply be “hard” by increasing the level but is expected to include more mechanics, more things for Guardians to pay attention to.

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Noteworthy will be – with a bit of luck – the inventory of Xur, who is appearing today, Friday, at 11:00 AM in the Tower or the Reef. This will be the last time for a while that he comes at 11:00 AM. Starting next week, he’ll materialize with a faint smell of fish and chips at 10:00 AM. Either way, we will welcome him.

By the way: Tonight, we will accompany a group of Guardians live-streaming into the depths of King’s Fall! For anyone who isn’t prepared to try it out themselves, it’s certainly a good opportunity to be front row when a few guys with heavy weapons bite the dust on Bungie’s latest creations.

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  1. Bungie

5 things that Chronicles of Elyria does differently from other MMORPGs

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The fact that the upcoming MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria differs from other genre representatives is well known. The developers are now presenting five points that clarify these differences.

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  1. Chronicles of Elyria is dynamic and immersive: Things that can change in a world do change. This is especially evident in that the hero can age and die. Therefore, one should plan their adventures in the world beyond their current hero.
  2. Heroes must be truly heroic: Only those who take risks in the game will truly go far. It is possible to become the most respected blacksmith or a feared assassin. However, to achieve this, one must take risks that can shorten the lifespan of the character. Therefore, every decision should be well considered, and one should be aware of the pros and cons.
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    A mix of personal skills and talents:     In other MMORPGs, you become a good blacksmith by watching a bar fill up. This is different in Chronicles of Elyria. Your own reflexes, good hand-eye coordination, and dexterity play a crucial role in how good your hero is and how quickly you can improve. In battles, for instance, the critical factor is when you swing a sword and gauge the right moment. If you want to create a particularly good gemstone, you will need a certain level of dexterity that depends not only on the character’s skill values but also on personal abilities. So it is a combination of the game character’s skill values and personal skills.
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    Stories and events:     Chronicles of Elyria relies on an AI for the stories and events in the game, which constantly monitors the state of the world and reacts accordingly. For example, if you accumulate riches, kill another player, or get lost in the desert, the AI will weave a story around it. A player-driven economy, a limited number of resources, and destructible environments ensure constant changes in the game world. Local or regional conflicts can arise, where every player has the chance to influence the course of history.
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    Realism:     Everything has consequences in Chronicles of Elyria. If one wanders into the wilderness without preparation, they will quickly realize that they cannot go far without water and food and may fall prey to wild animals or bandits. If you want to send a message to another player, you must hire a courier. But whether or not you can trust them is uncertain. Moreover, you can build your own dynasty by starting a family and expanding your power and wealth through it. This goes as far as founding your own kingdom – or living the life of an adventurer. All of this is entirely in your hands.

As you can see, the developers of the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria have set themselves high goals, and if everything goes well, we can expect a very interesting role-playing game. In the following articles, you will learn more about this extraordinary game:

P.S. It seems you have a great interest in the title. The view counts for CoE on Mein-MMO.de are significant.

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  1. massivelyop.com

WildStar celebrates the hoverboard with racetracks

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

WildStar celebrates the invention of the hoverboard with a small in-game event. You only have a few days to participate!

Action around the Hoverboard

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The hoverboards are extremely popular in WildStar. Some time ago, the developers brought numerous housing objects that allow players to create their own skate parks. The feature of perpetual sprinting has also boosted the hype around the hoverboard, as racing around is even more fun now.

To celebrate the tradition of the floating board (and to introduce some somewhat silly-genius lore into the game), a special event is currently taking place in WildStar. There are a total of 3 hoverboard racetracks distributed across Nexus, inviting players to complete daily quests in the form of races. Rewards include exclusive costumes, decorations, and unique titles like “Zero”, “Muddy Head”, and “Milk Face”.

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The quests are available from a new quest giver in the contract corner of your capital city, but can also be accepted directly on-site in Whitevale, Celestia, and Deradune. The event lasts only until November 26th, so if you want to get the rewards, you should hurry.

Back to the Future … ?

If you still haven’t quite understood what the current fuss about the hoverboard is all about, I can recommend this short episode of the Tagesschau. Maybe you’ll find the little reference they included:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80uvnDrmLdM

So, does it ring a bell?

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  1. wildstar-online.com/en/

Final Fantasy: Halloween, new 3.1 instance and soon all creatures will be able to fly

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In Final Fantasy XIV a new instance was introduced in 3.1. Furthermore, Halloween is celebrated, and soon all mount will be able to fly.

All Saints’ Day – the Final Fantasy answer to Halloween

Since this morning, the festival “All Saints’ Day” is active in Final Fantasy XIV, which will last until November 4.

During the event, players can earn all sorts of “Halloween-themed” rewards, including a Witch’s broom and a Pumpkin butler. There is a 4-piece costume set in orange and purple.

All Saints’ Day in Final Fantasy XIV is celebrated under the beautiful motto “When monsters sharpen their teeth and children reach for something sweet.”

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The Saint Mocianne Arboretum and the hard version of Pharos Sirius

The two “new” instances, coming with Patch 3.1. in early November, were introduced today. The actually new dungeon is “The Saint Mocianne Arboretum.” It is suitable for 1-4 players of level 60. An item level of 170 is required. It is a botanical research garden that has … gone out of control.

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The enhanced dungeon “Pharos Sirius (hard)” is also coming with 3.1. Goblins have taken up residence here. 1-4 heroes with an item level of at least 170 can face the threat.

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Additionally, a very interesting piece of information comes from Japan: With Patch 3.1 it is now possible to fly on mounts that are actually ground-based. Details are, admittedly, lost in Google Translation. It might also be that this is only possible in a specific area, but the screenshots are enticing, don’t you think?

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Read more about the fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, the game with the flying Chocobo, on our topic page.

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