The SF-MMO Star Trek Online will receive a new Armada system with Update 10.5. This sounds like a lot of potential for little dramas about betrayal, loyalty, and everything in between.
Fleets are the guilds of Star Trek Online, Armadas are a type of alliance consisting of up to 13 guilds.
The whole thing is built hierarchically. There is an Alpha Fleet, which is essentially the chief guild. It has three Beta Fleets “under it.” And those can invite three “Gamma Fleets” in turn. This means: An Armada can consist of up to 13 fleets. They share resources, enjoy various bonuses, and the Alpha Fleet receives the lion’s share.
When the Beta becomes Alpha
If a Beta Fleet no longer wants to be part of the Armada and the Beta status, it can break away from the Armada, take its up to 3 Gamma Fleets with it, and become a new Alpha Fleet, while the Gamma Fleets become Beta Fleets, which can invite new Gamma Fleets.
Joining such an Armada is no easy task. Before bonuses become active, there is a kind of trial period. Additionally, some interface changes will make it easier for commanders to manage their fleets.
When looking at the concept of the Armada system, one does not need a lot of imagination to see that there is definitely potential for drama. Here you can read the details about the new system on the STO website.
What else is in Update 10.5?
With 10.5, new episodes are also set to continue, featuring the voices of stars from previous Star Trek series (this time the voice of the Ferengi Nog from DS9 has been acquired). Other “celebrities” have already been recorded, as revealed in an interview with a US site.
The developers at Cryptic also plan to further expand the fleet projects. In line with the Armada, there will be a new research station called “Krenim Holding.”
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The fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a total of 5 million paying players, though not at this moment, but over its entire lifetime. Additionally, a first look at Alexander, the new raid, is granted.
In “Heavensward,” raiding will begin soon. The Sharylander castle ruins have suddenly come to life, as it is said. The Indigo Hand has summoned the Machina Primus. With Patch 3.01, it will be against Alexander in Final Fantasy XIV.
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The Korean fantasy MMORPG Black Desert has been praised mainly for its extensive character customization. However, to truly make the heroes look stunning in the game, an array of different costumes is needed. A very dedicated Youtuber has now showcased all the clothing items in a video series.
A Long Look at the Costumes in Black Desert
If the dress is “ruined,” it offers deep insights.
Those who are wandering in Black Desert have many ways to enhance their avatar’s appearance. As is standard for Free2Play games, most cosmetic upgrades can be found in the cash shop. The selection is gigantic, and there should be something for every player. No matter if you play as a man or a woman … – come on, let’s be honest. With the costumes, you all play as a woman anyway, right? Who could blame you?
The Youtuber Steparu took the time to go through all the costumes in the shop individually. In a ten-part video series, he shows the different outfits: from a pretty black dress to a rather revealing “angel costume,” there is likely something for every fetish taste.
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One feature I particularly like: clothing can look “destroyed,” as if you have been wandering through the forest for weeks. Now someone just needs to explain to me why clothing wears out so quickly in the chest area for women … magic!
Black Desert will be released on July 14th in Korea. Then the beta will also end, and all previous servers will be merged into a megaserver.
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The technology is advancing unstoppable in all areas. Since the characters are supposed to become more and more realistic, their representation must of course improve as well. One of the last problems now seems to be solvable: hair.
500,000 details are one or two too many
The hair in WoW. Square. Practical. Useful.
The main hair of the protagonists in most games is more of a static hat, molded to fit every morning after getting up. If a single braid wobbles when jumping and is subject to certain physical laws, that’s often already the highest of feelings.
Especially in CGI trailers, these limits are often exceeded to achieve a significantly better result. Meanwhile, this technique can also be applied to games, although very cumbersome. For hair to really look realistic, each individual strand must be animated. With 500,000 hairs, this can be quite a mammoth task. But just because something is technically possible doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily needed right now.
Witcher 3: Beautiful hair, but 5 frames per minute
The new technique called NVIDIA HairWorks looks incredibly good, as already experienced in Witcher 3 – at least in still images, since most PCs of the current generation don’t seem to handle it yet. No wonder, considering that 500,000 hairs not only need to be moved but also individually lit, and all shadow effects must be calculated. Since there are often multiple characters visible in the games, the reason suddenly becomes clear why some graphics cards simply wave the white flag. Here is a nice example of the possibilities and the degree of realism achieved:
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Nevertheless, this whole technique is one that will probably be refined further in the coming years – how long will it take until we can no longer distinguish games from reality?
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The fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online will increase the level cap to VR 16. In the long run, they still want to abolish it.
It is not so easy to follow the news on The Elder Scrolls Online. The main source of information is a long live stream, the ESO Live show, late on Friday nights our time. It is usually hosted by the English-speaking community managers who are incredibly cheerful and really pack everything into this show.
On Friday, they first made the introduction, then interviewed a sound designer, showcased fan creations, until after 45 minutes, the lead combat designer Eric Wrobel appeared on screen. He bears a striking resemblance to actor Sean William Scott (Stifler from American Pie), brings an energetic comedy vibe to the show and does not fit the image of the more reserved lead designers of TESO that we usually see. Matt Firor, for example, could easily pass as his father.
The Veteran System and Champion System currently exist alongside each other in TESO
As complicated as it is to follow the news about TESO, it is to describe the current state of the game regarding some core systems.
At the PC release of TESO, they had as “character progression” after reaching the natural maximum level of 50 the veteran ranks available. In these, you advanced slowly and received relatively little new content in return. Later, the veteran ranks were increased several times: first with an update shortly after release to 12, with update 4 last summer then to VR 14. However, no one was happy with the system, so they switched to another one, a champion system – which works similarly to the paragon levels in Diablo 3.
With this change, they have not yet completed it (like with the justice system), they are in the third of four phases. The console release came in between, so currently, the veteran and champion systems exist alongside each other. The veteran system still largely determines how strong a character is, as the best items in The Elder Scrolls Online also require the highest veteran rank.
Back to the show.
In the long term: Veteran system will disappear; in the short term, the veteran system will continue to be expanded
Wrobel dropped the bomb after 45 minutes: “It is a controversial appearance. We will introduce two new veteran ranks.” The new maximum level is thus at veteran rank 16. It is still planned to ultimately abolish the veteran ranks. But that is just a “long-term goal.”
The veteran system is currently so intertwined with the item system that as a short-term solution, to allow character progression, two new ranks are being introduced here. This also means that the items will make a substantial leap forward.
Leveling will be easier for veterans in The Elder Scrolls Online
However, they are aware that it is quite painful to level up veteran ranks in The Elder Scrolls Online, therefore they have planned 4 changes to the EXP system, Wrobel said:
Veterans will need 15% less EXP to level up a veteran rank. This applies from 1 to 16 (or even higher if further updates come)
The veteran quests from VR 1 to 16 give 50% more EXP. With this, they want to enhance questing, which they previously saw as too weak a source of EXP.
Public dungeons will give double EXP, meaning the dungeons between delves and instance dungeons, of which there is roughly one per zone, they are significantly harder than the “delves”
Everything in Kargstein will give 20% more EXP.
All of this is supposed to go live with the next major update, Update 7.
More news about The Elder Scrolls Online and the planned changes can be expected on our site in the coming days.
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With the Strongholds expansion, guild fortresses are introduced into the MMORPG Neverwinter. The developers have now explained how you will obtain such a fortress.
The fortress cannot simply be placed anywhere. If you decide that you want a fortress, you must first free the area from the orcs of the Many Arrows tribe. Once you have defeated most of the orcs, you will claim the lands for yourself. However, simply fighting the orcs will not get you to your goal. There are still more tasks awaiting you, including retrieving stolen supplies, assisting the fortress guards against orc attacks, and rescuing villagers from orc camps.
Enemies lurk everywhere!
The orcs will continuously try to reclaim their former homeland. This means you must protect your fortress well, or else the orcs will simply overrun you. These attacks involve heroic encounters that will be challenging. Defending your fortress against the orcs will not be a walk in the park.
However, a fortress also attracts other beings. Therefore, the orcs will not be the only enemies you will face. An army of mercenaries is after the supplies and the treasury, and dragons, demons, and giant spiders will make your life difficult in the area. Especially the Dragonflight event will really make you sweat. However, the developers of the MMORPG Neverwinter will share more about this soon.
What does the third option bring, what do the Bones of Eao bring?
This is what the Bones of Eao can do
They are leg armors with Discipline as the primary stat, enabling Hunters to throw grenades more frequently.
The perks are:
Heavy Weapon Ammo – this speaks for itself and is always good, most players definitely want Heavy Ammo from their boots
Freebird – Improves double jump to allow for an additional jump
The “Freebird” perk is quite interesting, as it turns the double jump into a triple jump and the Hunter’s triple jump into a quadruple jump – it does nothing for the Blade Dancer’s “Blink” though.
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If Gunslingers forego the quadruple jump, they can have a triple jump that they can better control or that goes a bit higher. Blade Dancers gain the ability to perform a controlled or higher triple jump with the Bones of Eao. Either way: It allows Hunters to soar.
This makes it possible to reach exactly the platform in PvE that previously felt just out of reach. In PvP, it makes you a harder target to hit and allows for daring jumping maneuvers.
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What are the Bones of Eao worth in PvE and PvP in Destiny?
In PvE, they are great for “adventure-” or jumping puzzle segments and can definitely be taken along. For boss fights, however, you might prefer something else. Consider them the sneakers that your Cinderella wears to the ball. Once you’re there, you’d rather wear high heels. Yes, and this comparison wins the “That was somewhat inappropriate” award of July.
Back to Destiny: The boots are ideal in PvE for players who might want to save a detour to reach a certain position. Or for those who want to jump off any tall cliff to see how the world looks from up there. For them, it’s definitely a nice item.
Oh, and if anyone is wondering if the legs also make glitching easier…
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In PvP, the Bones of Eao play a bigger role: The Hunter’s triple jump is already difficult for opponents to predict and causes chaos. For jumpy players who prefer to be in the air rather than on the ground in PvP, and might also use a weapon with Icarus, the Exotics can be lifesavers and killers that add a special edge to their playstyle.
However, this requires a hyperactive yet careful playstyle with little tricks and hooks to make it difficult for opponents to aim and prepare surprises for them.
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Conclusion:The Bones of Eao are certainly not a killer item that makes a weak player a threat, but they are an interesting addition from which experienced players will still get a lot out of.
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However, there is still a chance for all the curious ones. Starting tomorrow, July 7th, at 3:00 PM, a 24-hour stress test will take place at Skyforge. For all other details on how you can sneak a peek into Skyforge, read it here.
In the military MMO War Thunder , a new patch called “Cold Steel” has been released. It introduces a new map, a new mode, and a lot of aircraft and vehicles.
The new patch brought not only the map last week but also 28 new aircraft and vehicles. At War Thunder, we don’t do things by halves.
Additionally, some changes were made to the interface to make it clearer to players what condition the steel around them is in. With “Persistent Confrontation,” the developers have introduced a new game mode that they want to continue to expand.
Carbines SciFi-MMORPG WildStar will transition to a free-to-play model this fall. Along with this change, there will be large-scale adjustments to the existing game systems to appeal to a broader customer base.
Introduction videos for all classes
Scientists read a lot about the lore – those who prefer hard-hitting action should choose a different path.
To make it clear to newcomers what to expect when choosing a class, introduction videos will be available during character creation in WildStar. This will ensure that players can quickly recognize whether a class is a sturdy melee fighter with a huge sword or a fragile ranged fighter with mind explosions. Similar videos will also be provided for choosing the path, so that no one wonders afterwards why a Scout has to solve jumping puzzles all the time.
Value Adjustments – Retroactively for ALL Items
With the big fall update, many of the existing main attributes will be removed, as they have often led to confusion. Instead of “Moxie”, “Finesse” or “Techpower”, easily understandable values like “Attack Power” and “Health” will be found on the items. As part of this transition, all items will be revised. All quest rewards will also be re-evaluated and adjustments made to provide all classes with reasonable equipment for all specifications. However, the actual power of player characters should not change with this transition.
The developers discussed the upcoming changes in a one-hour livestream (unfortunately only quite superficially). Anyone interested in the details should watch this video:
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , this week’s video expresses a longing for the one weapon that won’t drop, the Praetorian Foil. And there are more Crucible comebacks.
This week, Bungie has once again launched a video of the week that we can also enjoy here in Germany. A talented Guardian takes on a song by Lorde and uses the lyrics to convey her longing for the one weapon that she simply never wants to get: Praetorian Foil, a Fusion Rifle from the “Glass Chamber” raid.
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We present to you the three Free2Play MMORPGs that are coming in the second half of 2015 and from which we expect the most.
2015 is already halfway through. Not much happened in the first half of the year on the MMORPG market. There were some expansions and major content patches for existing games, and with Neverwinter and The Elder Scrolls Online, two more MMORPGs made their way to consoles. TESO also switched to a Buy2Play model.
The second half of 2015 promises three interesting new releases on the MMORPG market in the high-end segment. They are three fundamentally different games from three corners of the world. We will introduce you to the titles.
Please note: We have limited our selection to Free2Play MMORPGs that are still set to be released here in the West, here in Germany, in 2015 and are considered AAA games, meaning developed with a certain budget.
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With the major content patch 6.2 in World of Warcraft (WoW), Blizzard introduced a new type of follower: The ships. Unlike humanoid companions, ships can be permanently destroyed if they fail a mission. For this reason, it is important to equip the floating underlings with the right gear to minimize the risk. We will show you where to find the different components.
The basic design of ships in World of Warcraft
In terms of basic structure, all ships are similar: Each has up to 4 different bonuses that can counter certain events during the voyage. The first two slots are fixed and cannot be changed. The first slot determines the type of ship: A destroyer, for example, always counters a submarine. The second slot determines the crew. A blood elf crew, for example, works particularly fast, while undead increase the mission’s success chance.
Each ship has 4 slots, but only 2 can be changed.
For us, only the 3rd and 4th slots are really relevant. This is the ship equipment and is unlocked when reaching new quality levels. At rare (blue), the 3rd slot is available, and at epic (purple), the 4th.
These upgrades are random at first, but they can be swapped – as long as you have something to trade! A vendor in your shipyard sells these exchangeable spare parts, but only if the blueprints have already been found.
These blueprints can be obtained through quests
The first blueprint is hard to miss. You receive it as part of the introductory quest chain of the shipyard and can subsequently purchase the corresponding component infinitely in the shipyard.
Boiler counters the enemy property Fast.
Blueprints through reputation
For gold and a little reputation, easy upgrades are available.
The Tuskarr Fishing Net is available starting from a reputation level of Friendly and costs 200 gold pieces. The blueprint for Unsinkable requires at least Respectful reputation and costs a hefty 800 gold coins.
Tuskarr Fishing Net occasionally catches additional fish during a mission.
Unsinkable counters the destruction of the ship upon mission failure (consumed).
Blueprints from Raids in World of Warcraft
You can find another blueprint in the new raid instance Hellfire Citadel from the Iron Reaver on all difficulty levels. A quick visit with the Raid Finder might pay off, as the blueprint: Internal Gyrostabilizer is often needed.
Internal Gyrostabilizer counters the environmental effect Chaotic Current.
Plenty of blueprints from drops in the Tanaan Jungle of World of Warcraft
The rare and elite mobs of the Tanaan Jungle have snagged most of the blueprints. To track them down, you either need plenty of time or a large dose of luck. A click on the respective adversary leads you to a map where you can see the enemy’s location – if they are present.
The recipe for the bilge pump can be found at Belgork, northwest of the Hellfire Citadel.
The Bilge Pump counters Stormy Weather.
The poisonous Orc lady can easily be defeated alone.
The Demon Smith Damorka waits in the northeast of the Hellfire Citadel and guards the blueprints for the Demon Incinerator. This item is particularly important, as many missions initially fail because they cannot counter “First Strike”!
The Demon Incinerator counters First Strike.
The ghostly telescope waits in a cave in the south of the jungle, guarded by the undead Captain Eisenbart. In addition to the blueprint, the bony fellow sometimes leaves behind a toy as well, so the spawn point will likely be permanently besieged by players.
Ghostly Telescope counters the rare effect Cursed Crew, which primarily occurs in elite missions.
A demon has snagged the blueprints for the high-performance fog lights. Xanzith the Immortal waits in the northeast of the jungle, by the throne of Kil’jaeden. Since this is an elite area, you should definitely be with a group!
The High-Performance Fog Lights counter the weather effect Dense Fog.
The Icebreaker can be obtained from the demon forge of Cindral the Blazing. To summon him, all fragments of Cindral must be defeated first, only then does the fire elemental appear.
The Icebreaker counters the weather effect Icy Waters.
The big chunk should only be approached with at least 15 players to avoid a very frustrating day.
The equipment piece “Trained Sharks” can be obtained from the Elite Boss Enemy Wild Whale Shark, who usually swims in the sea off Ironjaw Harbor. Note that you need a multitude of players for this opponent. All players must be in the water, otherwise, the opponent heals completely within seconds. The problem is that even well-equipped tanks die within one or two hits. To defeat the whale, it is therefore necessary to die multiple times and simply return to the fight as a ghost.
Trained Sharks counter the enemy property Mine Layer.
You can obtain the True Iron Rudder from Zoug the Block, who is also in Ironjaw Harbor. Like most enemies in the jungle, he can be easily defeated alone.
The True Iron Rudder counters the enemy property Agile.
The perfect fleet
Kronk has steep prices, but his offers can be worthwhile.
A truly perfect combination of ships is rarely possible in World of Warcraft. However, with the components mentioned above, you can counter most dangers and thus minimize the risk of defeat. All components can be repurchased for 500 garrison resources each at your shipyard – it doesn’t always make sense to want to complete every mission with 100%, but especially for the particularly lucrative tasks, one should incorporate some pieces into the ships!
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In the MMORPG Rift a new update is coming soon that should also satisfy crafting enthusiasts. New rifts can be opened, whose inhabitants might have some useful items…
And the spiral turns
The patch named “Wandering Nightmares” delights, among others, planar crafters, who can look forward to a lot of new materials. To dive into the new rifts, players must complete a weekly quest from Tephael in Choreburg. The bait received can be used to open new rifts in the Tarken Glacier area. The inhabitants of the 6 different planes (one for each element) leave new materials but can also drop badges from previous raids, strands of Draum, and hearts of the Frozen in some cases.
The “Sea Strider” is more than just big. Gigantic. Image source: riftgrate.com
From these materials, new equipment can be crafted, which in turn will make it easier to defeat the enemies of the rifts, which will then provide new equipment and… You understand how the game works.
But even outside of crafting, there are plenty of new dimension items that can take on absolutely gigantic proportions. This makes the world feel much more significantly shaped…
Nouvae has released a video to show you the new planes and the items that can be looted from them.
we have the comment system “Disqus” here on the page. We did not develop it ourselves, but it is an application that we use. We have been using it since the launch of our site. Back then, we had three comments a week; today, on some days, there are as many as 500.
I think it’s time to say a few things about the comment system because lately there have been instances of the following behavior:
People sign up with their name and an email on Disqus and behave quite reasonably, engaging respectfully with other users, sharing their opinions, everything is fine. This goes on for months.
Then they get a whim, are in a bad mood, or want to vent. They log back into Disqus, change their email address, their account name to “Guest”, “Anonymous”, or some delicious obscenity, and flame other users or authors of the site as much as they can -> It’s not like anything will happen.
Please note: The name under which you use Disqus, even if you post as a guest, is completely irrelevant. The disguise is about as effective as Superman’s as Clark Kent: Put on some thick glasses and then no one will recognize me!
This behavior reflects back on your entire account. By doing so, you lose the ability to discuss here as a person.
Treat others with respect!
Because we have only one big rule here on the site: “Behave socially. Treat us as authors and treat other users of the site with respect. Only say to others what you would also say to their face, without being ashamed or ducking your head.” This rule is immutable.
And we will enforce a zero-tolerance policy so that the page Mein MMO remains an oasis of reason and community.
Anyone who violates this rule is no longer welcome in the comment section. What name they use or not is completely irrelevant to that.
Many praise and envy us for the community on our site. You have built this community! And we will work together with you to ensure that it stays that way. Therefore: If you want to be a part of the community on our site, treat other users as you would like to be treated, no matter what name you post under.
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In The Elder Scrolls Online, players can become werewolves. In a short video guide, we show you how to become a werewolf, how to level up quickly, and then bite others.
In the console era, it’s a different story: Here, the werewolf is an attractive addition for players who want to play a stamina build. After all, the wolf in man (or the wood elf) grants 15% increased stamina regeneration.
But how does one become a werewolf? How can one level the talent tree up to 6 as quickly as possible? And how can one bite other players? All that is included in the short video guide from our friends at ProNDC, who also reveal a strong leveling spot for wolves.
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Nice werewolves bite in The Elder Scrolls Online for free
By the way: At the release on PC, just like now at the launch of the console version, players offer the “bite” at inflated prices and even rip off their “customers” by collecting the money and then saying “Uh, bite limitation, jaw dislocated, need to go offline quickly, better luck next time, you noob.“
Then the particularly clever ones also camp the spawn points to make the bite from NPCs impossible and inflate their own. So, these aren’t trolls, but businessmen doing this.
On the PC version, this subsided over time as more and more became wolves. In general, you shouldn’t pay for this bite, and especially not so much that it’s worth a scam. It is known: Nice werewolves bite for free or at most for some blood money. While there are some who like to tell otherwise, it is still a lucrative source of income for many players.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , pulse rifles are categorized as primary weapons. We present the top five and provide tips on how to reforge them for maximum impact in the Crucible.
You want it, you get it. Following our reforge guide for shotguns in House of Wolves, we now offer you tips and hints on how to transform the new pulse rifles into true killing machines in the Crucible. We show you which pulse rifles you absolutely need, where to get them, and which perks to look out for when rerolling.
Are you tired of the Crucible being dominated mostly by the three exotic hand cannons Dorn, Falkenmond and the Last Word? If you can answer this question with “Yes”, we may have the solution for you: pulse rifles. This weapon class can compete with exotic hand cannons in the Crucible when equipped with the right perks.
With the new DLC, the option has also arrived to reroll every weapon from the House of Wolves expansion with the Gunsmith. This was previously exclusive to the Iron Banner weapons. To reforge weapons, you need the following materials:
The weapon you want to reroll
1x Light Particle
3x Weapon Parts
250 Glimmer
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Pulse rifles do not fire individual rounds but rather three-shot bursts. Unlike shotguns, where range is the most important attribute, other properties play a significantly larger role with pulse rifles. The base range of pulse rifles is greater than that of other weapon classes, making them suitable for medium to long distances.
However, the main attribute is stability. Stability determines the spread of the burst. The higher the stability, the less spread there is, and thus more rounds from the burst potentially hit the target. Consequently, the target will be eliminated faster. And that’s exactly what you want.
Which pulse rifles do I need?
Pulse rifles can fundamentally be divided into three categories:
High rate of fire, low impact
Medium rate of fire, medium impact
Low rate of fire, high impact
A higher rate of fire leads to quicker bursts, but the damage output decreases. Pulse rifles with a low rate of fire but high impact can also forgive a miss. Ultimately, it depends on which type you perform better with. Just try all three versions out. Since primarily the last two mentioned variants are truly competitive in the Crucible, we will skip examples of pulse rifles with high rate of fire and low impact.
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We present to you pulse rifles that you can reforge, as well as two special weapons that cannot be rerolled but have fantastic stats from the get-go.
Look out for the following pulse rifles in the category medium rate of fire / medium impact:
55A-allFATE
This really well-balanced weapon can be purchased directly from the Vanguard Weaponsmith for 150 Vanguard Marks, once you reach rank 3 in the Vanguard.
Red Death
The exotic representative on our list. Even though you cannot reforge the Red Death, it’s worth a second look. Its namesake main perk ensures that you are completely healed after a kill, every time. You can obtain the weapon from Xûr when he has it, or as a random drop in raids or during Nightfall.
Keep an eye out for the following pulse rifles in the category low rate of fire / high impact:
Heaven-and-Hell Pilgrim
You can acquire this beauty as a random drop in the Vanguard Strike playlist “Dragon” or when playing the Prison of Elders on level 28.
Pocket Change .25
The Pocket Change .25 drops randomly in the Crucible. Your placement does not matter here.
Let’s take a look at the featured weapons in comparison:
Name
Rate of Fire
Impact
Range
Stability
Reload
Magazine
55A-allFATE
66
14
47
65
62
27
Red Death
66
26
33
37
76
27
Heaven-and-Hell Pilgrim
59
30
45
68
62
30
Pocket Change .25
59
30
63
44
58
24
The Messenger
59
30
59
59
53
24
At first glance, the exotic rifle Red Death seems overpowered. Medium rate of fire, but close to the high impact of other pulse rifles. Unfortunately, the main attribute, stability, is not very pronounced and can only be slightly improved (44) with the available perks. The weapon is deadly in the right hands that can correctly gauge recoil and spread; however, it also occupies the exotic slot in your arsenal. In the following chapter, you will also find reasons why legendary pulse rifles with the right perks are just as deadly.
Which perks are helpful in the Crucible?
In this section, we will show you which perks are particularly helpful for the Crucible. The perks are divided into four columns:
Column 1 – determines the sight properties of the rifle
Column 2 – first unlockable main perk
Column 3 – auxiliary perk that improves certain properties
Column 4 – second unlockable main perk
Look out for the following perks in Column 1 when reforging:
Property
Zoom
Range
Stability
Reload
Red Dot OAS
x0.2
—
+14
—
Red Dot ORES
x0.3
+6
+9
+4
For pulse rifles with medium stability, the Red Dot OAS sight is recommended, while for rifles with inherently high stability, you can vary the values with the Red Dot ORES. All other possible sights are not recommended.
Look out for the following perks in Column 2:
Outlaw – Precisely getting kills with this weapon greatly enhances reload speed
Third Eye – While using the aiming device of this weapon, the radar remains active
Melee Madness – Kills with this weapon temporarily boost reload speed
Hip Fire – This weapon has extra precision when firing from the hip
The selection here is not particularly large. Third Eye is a matter of personal taste. Perks that increase reload speed are always practical. Hip Fire is somewhat situational. Generally, you want to aim at medium to long distances.
The following auxiliary perks in Column 3 are interesting when reforging:
Hand-Laid Stock – Increased stability, decreased range
Smallbore – Increased range and stability, slower reload, reduced magazine size
Forget all other possible perks you can get here. You want maximum stability, nothing more and nothing less.
And finally, the best perks for Column 4:
Hidden Hand – This weapon improves target acquisition
Snap Shot – Aiming with this weapon increases its effectiveness
Headseeker – Body shots with this weapon temporarily increase precision damage (approx. +10%)
Reactive Reload – Reloading the weapon after a kill grants bonus damage for a short time.
Headseeker is only suitable for the low rate of fire / high impact category, as the bonus damage is not overwhelmingly high. With Snap Shot, your range will be increased. With this perk, pulse rifles can only be beaten by sniper rifles in terms of range. Hidden Hand is an impossible perk for many since it does not visibly enhance stats. What does the perk actually do? Each of your enemies has a corresponding “hitbox” depending on their size. If you hit this hitbox, you deal damage. The perk Hidden Hand ensures that you still hit the hitbox, even if you are not aiming perfectly. The tolerance for errors in aiming is increased. Sounds great, and it is.
What perk combinations create the ultimate pulse rifle?
Since you primarily want to max out the stability of your pulse rifle, we won’t differentiate among the various types in the following tips. You can swap the suggested perk in Column 4 for something like Headseeker depending on your preference.
With the following combinations, you will forge the ultimate laser pulse rifle:
Perk Column
Combination 1
Combination 2
Combination 3
Column 1
Red Dot OAS
Red Dot OAS
Red Dot OAS
Column 2
Outlaw
Melee Madness
Outlaw
Column 3
Hand-Laid Stock
Reinforced Frame
Smallbore
Column 4
Snap Shot
Headseeker
Hidden Hand
With Combination 1 (red), you will achieve a stability value of 99 with the 55A-allFATE, and with the Heaven-and-Hell Pilgrim, even a full 100. This will allow you to hit exactly what you want to hit. With a bit of practice, you can instill fear into the Dorn carriers in the Crucible.
This powerful guest contribution comes from our reader Shin25_HH – that’s his PSN ID. Great work, Guardian
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On the test server of The Lord of the Rings Online, there is currently a new PvP map to try out. After almost 8 years, this is the first new battleground and is intended to keep PvP fans engaged.
The Battle for Osgiliath
Osgiliath should be a name that immediately sets alarm bells ringing for all “The Lord of the Rings” fans. And this fortress is where the latest conflict will revolve! As typical for HdRO, players will again be divided into two factions – one faction fights on the side of the free peoples of Middle-earth, while the other half dives into battle as representatives of the monsters. The new PvP area is, after more than 8 years, the first real expansion for fans of player-versus-(monster)player skirmishes.
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The patch is currently on the test server and will bring, alongside the battleground, several other improvements, such as the ability to respec your talents anywhere in the world.
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In “The Secret World”, the 3rd anniversary is already being celebrated since July 1st. As in the previous year, the Guardians of Gaia are on the attack again, but a lot of other rewards are waiting for the players …
Hippies as far as the eye can see
Colorful clothes and a big bike – who would expect anything else?
Because The Secret World is a bit weirder in everything, you have to make your own birthday more memorable as well. From July 1st to July 15th, huge golems invade the game world and must be defeated during the “Guardians of Gaia” event – a task for larger teams. There are two types of event bags: The bohemian surprise bag contains a single item, while the bohemian party sack gives you and up to 20 other players a random item. They may again include brightly colored hippie outfits or the new hippie bicycle.
In the first week of the event (until July 8th), players will receive additional bonuses, as the gain of power points and black bars is doubled. Anyone who attracts a new customer to the game during the celebrations will be rewarded with an additional membership month and one of the aforementioned bohemian party sacks.
The Future: Patch number 12 is being prepared
But even in the future, new content will continue to be delivered to players. With the already twelfth update, a new instance will be introduced: the factory under the Orochi tower. A total of 3 bosses and 3 mini-bosses will await brave players and stand in their way (as it should be). Not much has been revealed about the story, except that “some familiar characters will return.”
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the weekend event Trials of Osiris is active. It takes place on the map “Burning Shrine.”
Outside, the sun beats down mercilessly on a groaning Germany, and on PlayStation or Xbox, the next round of Trials of Osiris or Dark Age of Thorn-a-lot, as some call the PvP event in Destiny, is underway. Okay, we just made up that last name.
The “Burning Shrine” is back. This is also the map that started the event back then. It is a relatively balanced map. Tactics with shotguns and hand cannons work well for teams that want to push aggressively and set the pace. But snipers also get their fair share, especially when the fight moves outside.
This is what the Burning Shrine looks like
Here we have a map of the Burning Shrine with terms you can use to coordinate tactically:
And on this heat map, you can see where the Guardians were located when the map was active for the first time in the Trials in Destiny.
Tips on the Trials of Osiris map from top players in the video
For the map, our friend Nexxoss provides another guide video on how he succeeded on Mercury. He and his team prefer an aggressive tactic, attacking opponents from multiple directions, flanking them, taking the initiative, applying pressure, and aiming for the first kill, which is quickly followed by more.
It looks damn much like a “Thorn” week in this video as well.
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One of the strongest players in Destiny overall, at least in PvE, scSlayerAge has also posted a video explaining tips and tricks in English. This includes how to use the rotating doors to your advantage.
He also has a few nasty tricks up his sleeve, suggesting that once you have taken down 2 opponents, you should prolong the round as long as possible, because then 3 members of your own team build Super energy, while only one member of the opposing team does. Sneaky … – Normally, players in this situation try to end the match quickly. SlayerAge advises to wait it out and take advantage of the situation.
scSlayerAge is one of the players who has earned respect and recognition in Destiny through spectacular actions in raids. And he swears by the despised combination of Thorn and shotgun. Because, as he points out, even if both should be nerfed, it’s part of being a pro player to use what is objectively the strongest. Whether frowned upon or not, it doesn’t matter.
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