Complaining Wednesday: Indie Early Access Alpha Waste

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Welcome to a new edition of my absolutely irrational, contrived, and completely unthoughtout rant on Wednesday! Please welcome my two main guests: Steam and the long list of games that would have been better off never seeing the light of the internet – or haven’t quite done so yet!

The Glorious Era of Indie Games

A few years ago, indie games were considered the great hope of the games industry. Where the big players like EA or Activision had little room for new impulses, games like “Minecraft” or “Juniper’s Knot” made it painfully clear to me that a huge development studio is not necessarily required.

Individual people or very small teams have created games in which I have spent more playtime than in many AAA titles. And in general, I consider it one of the greatest achievements of our time that anyone who develops something is now theoretically able to share it with the world. However, I find the developments of recent years more than just a bit alarming.

We are so different and yet so alike

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Fortress Evolved – the 100th Minecraft clone?

When you browse through the Steam store today and finally give in to the audaciously intrusive “personal queue”, I get shivers down my spine every time. A large part of the games is now from indie developers.

Don’t get me wrong, dear indies! If you have great ideas, please implement them! But when alongside the 100 Minecraft clones, which all claim to be “something completely different” simply because instead of a pickaxe you now mine with a trident or instead of dirt, the moon, then I get “the cold vomit” in German, to put it mildly. And if anyone tries to convince me that they “started at the same time as Minecraft, but just finished now”, I feel compelled to misuse my keyboard for things that would be immediately censored due to increased violence depiction by youth protection.

Early Access, Early Exploitation

Stomping Land
…and suddenly the dino game “The Stomping Land” was history. Silently.

An even larger portion tries to sell itself to me as “Early Access”. While I certainly see the benefits of such a model from a sober perspective, the safeguards for the customer are simply too low. More and more games appear that are offered as “Early Access” and then quietly buried after a few months.

Where have all the nice, finished games gone, where you don’t run into bugs every ten meters? What has led to this drastic change? I can easily imagine some developers counting their money: We made only half a game, but we already cashed in. Bye with a smile and thanks for your trust, you gullible gamers!

Ah… that felt good again. See you next time. Feel free to get a bit worked up, it can be very liberating!

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Destiny: Xur Prediction – What will he disappoint us with on Friday the 13th?

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, there is a prediction of what Xur, the Agent of the Nine, will have on Friday, the 13th of March. The last three were correct, but this time it could be the last one.

The prophets are in agreement. One has gotten the exact inventory, while the other, who always gives only cryptic hints, has nodded and confirmed it. However, it might be that these will be the last prophecies we receive for Xur.

An end to the admittedly quite precise fortune-telling

The Japanese, cryptic prophet Megaman has become more silent in recent weeks. He fears that if he says it too early, Bungie might react and change Xur’s inventory. All he provides are vague: “He will bring this within the next weeks among other things” announcements.

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Does this end the fortune-telling?

The other, much more talkative prophet maimonguy doesn’t want to do it anymore because he received too much hate and was confronted with accusations that he was already revealing what Santa Claus has in store and thus ruining the surprise for everyone.

And the third reason could be quite simple: Yesterday a hotfix was released, primarily concerning the databases. It might be possible that Bungie is tired of the fortune-telling and has put a stop to it. However, we will only find out on Friday.

Are the predictions for Destiny meaningful?

Even though the predictions were correct in the last three weeks, one might again place a question mark over this week, Friday, the 13th of March. If the hotfix on Tuesday evening really aimed at Xur, it is quite possible that the inventory was modified for Friday. Therefore, it is not necessary for the predictions to be correct again. And for that inventory, many would certainly wish so.

What is Xur predicted to have on Friday, the 13th of March?

Xur brings the shotgun “The Universal Remote“, which can also be used in the primary slot and is currently popular. It would have been much cooler if he hadn’t had it just two weeks ago. The Universal Remote fits in the primary slot (such weapons usually cost 23 strange coins), but it only costs 17 strange coins. By the way, with this glimmer farm spot is recommended.

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For Titans, he is supposed to have the gloves “No Backup Plans” (77/83 strength). He had them the last time two weeks ago. Like all armor pieces, they cost 13 strange coins.

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Hunters can get a Seal of Alpha Lupi (extremely strong 157/169, only 1 below the absolute maximum). It was last available four weeks ago.

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And for Warlocks, there is the helm “Light Beyond Nemesis” (108/115). This item was also available four weeks ago.

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Xur is supposed to have an exotic glove engram, but no heavy ammo synthesis.

This is likely to be a rather disappointing Xur day for most, as almost all items were already available for sale in February. Therefore, many hope that Bungie has made some changes with the hotfix. We will find out what it will ultimately be on Friday, the 13th of March, at 10:00 AM. We will report on it again.

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Project Hon: NCSoft has uncovered 3 corrupt developers in Mech-Shooter

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Recently, there has been as much drama surrounding the Korean developer NCSoft as there is in a US series. Now, corrupt employees have been exposed and dismissed.

NCSoft operates here as “the suits” behind Guild Wars 2 and WildStar. The Korean publisher decides on whether developers will be laid off and how the flow of money looks. Furthermore, NCSoft is known as the publisher that doesn’t hesitate long when things look bad, having shut down “City of Heroes” prematurely. They are also known as the company that simply does not bring Blade & Soul to the West.

NCSoft itself has some irons in the fire in Korea and is one of the largest MMO studios there. In the past two months, they have become embroiled in a complicated power struggle with the number one in Korea, Nexon and are currently securing themselves against the potential for minority shareholders to take over their own company. The two big games that NCSoft has in the pipeline are Lineage Eternal and Project Hon. Project Hon is a legitimate mech shooter that is supposed to run on both mobile platforms and PCs thanks to cloud technology.

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They have now dismissed three developers because they enriched themselves. They allegedly hired a company with which they have personal contacts to develop the graphics for Project Hon. As a result, they are said to have embezzled eight-digit sums in Korean Won (10 million Won is approximately 8200 Euros).

They are even considering taking legal action against the three former employees. Project Hon is to be further developed and remain unaffected by the difficulties.

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Overwatch: According to the developer, not a mix of shooter and MOBA

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At PAX East, the folks from PlayersCut TV had the opportunity to conduct a quick Q&A with Overwatch developer Jeff Kaplan. Since he could only respond with “Yes”, “No”, or in case of doubt “I don’t know”, the whole process went fairly quickly. We have summarized the most interesting statements here for you.

  • Contrary to many claims, Kaplan sees Overwatch as neither a mix of shooter and MOBA.
  • There are still no plans for a single-player campaign.
  • All heroes will be assigned a difficulty level, which can be viewed in the hero selection menu.
  • The damage from melee and ranged heroes should not differ.
  • They continue to strive to cover a wide range of nations and personalities with the heroes to represent players around the world.
  • “Widowmaker” was not created due to inspiration from the two Starcraft ghosts Kerrigan and Nova.

If you want to see the entire interview, which also includes a lot of “nonsense” questions, you should check out this video:

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For all further information, including the beta launch, you can find it on our Overwatch theme page.

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WildStar: 10 days free trial – also valid for old players!

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Yesterday, we complained that it has been a bit quiet around Carbines Sci-Fi MMO, and today we have good news for you: Everyone can try out WildStar for ten days for free!

Returnees and newcomers are welcome

The offer of ten days is not only aimed at newcomers, but also former players who have turned their backs on WildStar can embark on another journey to Nexus.

But not only your friends, drinking buddies, and neighbors who have never played WildStar can take advantage of this offer. Former players can also activate their 10-day trial directly through the account management !

Complete newcomers must, however, live with the genre-typical restrictions: A maximum of 3 characters can be created, character level 20 and path level 12 cannot be exceeded, and there is a cap of 5000 for the PvP currency. There are also some limits on social interaction, as one cannot write in global channels or designate any roommates/neighbors for their house. Nevertheless, this is more than enough content to at least get a first impression of WildStar. Veterans, by the way, receive 10 days with no restrictions as a gift and can enjoy everything to the fullest.

Play WildStar for free

If you haven’t been able to motivate yourself until now, now is the time to create an Aurin and teach a few Chuas a lesson – just follow this link: www.wildstar-online.com/de/freetrial/

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Rift: Get three gifts by March 15: Euli, title, glasses

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In the Free2Play MMO Rift , there are three gifts to grab until March 15th, originally hidden in the infographic.

Rift is celebrating its birthday, but rewarding the players. In the infographic for the fourth anniversary recently, three codes were hidden that only the fastest could redeem – until now.

Now the codes are available for redemption for a limited time. Until Sunday morning our time, these three codes should provide you with goodies.

  • You can get the flying pet “Euli” with this code: T6NG-NP9N-HPPY-3CYJ-RM7E
  • The title “The Loyal” is available with this: RMJR-3EKZ-JZKD-LXGE-YQZG
  • And a Dwarven Smith’s Glasses as a costume can be claimed with: J3PN-NXKR-GRKQ-WYHN-2RNK

You enter the codes on your account page at Rift, accessed via the Glyph client. In the game, you can collect the gifts from the mailbox.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Information about the buy-to-play transition in the TESO-Cast

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The most important thing first: Starting March 17, you no longer have to pay subscription fees for the fantasy MMO The Elder Scrolls Online if you don’t want to. If you have purchased TESO, whether during the beta or a week ago, you can play for free starting March 17. As long as you want and for now without restrictions. All content currently in the game, including the recently released Update 6 is included and does not need to be purchased through a DLC.

Players will still have the option to pay monthly for the game. For this, ZeniMax has introduced “ESO-Plus,” a premium membership. Those who decide to subscribe will receive a few small time-saving benefits.

In addition to the base game, which does not require a subscription, and the premium membership, which is equivalent to a subscription, there will also be an item shop – the so-called Crown Store. There you can use the fantasy currency “Crowns” to purchase mainly cosmetic items.

– Darion

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Rift gets a fifth base class

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The Free2Play MMO Rift wants to make a comeback in its fifth year and announces a new base class.

In Rift, “new class” always sounds like there’s a new one every Tuesday and two every Friday. However, that’s not the case, as Rift has such a sophisticated class system that there are actually three different types: There are the four base classes, called callings (warrior, rogue, mage, cleric), which each have a whole range of skill lines, and these are mixed into builds that differ based on which three skill trees a class selects and how they distribute the points among them. In the past, individual classes usually received new skill trees so that each class can fill each of the four roles (Yes, in Rift mages can tank and rogues can heal.)

Rift

If you add a new base class to this mix, it’s definitely exciting.

Rift-Monster

What this base class is supposed to be is not revealed yet. In fact, they are still in an early planning stage, still experimenting. Speculation is wide open. Fans are currently pondering whether a new armor type will also be introduced. The classic quartet of cloth, leather, chain, and plate already exists, and actually, that’s where the MMORPG wisdom about what to wear ends. Perhaps furs or reinforced armor?

In the near future, they want to venture back into old content with “Echo of Madness” to give every player the opportunity to visit “Hammerhall.” There, new challenges will await the heroes.

More about the Free2Play MMO can be found on our Rift topic page.

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ArcheAge: The launch trailer for the new content expansion Ayanad’s Secrets

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The Sandpark MMO ArcheAge finally received its long-awaited next update this afternoon. That’s worth a trailer for the creators at Trion Worlds.

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This afternoon, the journey continues in ArcheAge. The fresh patch Ayanad’s Secrets brings a increase of the level cap to 55, along with 5 new skill points and 10 new level 55 talents. These are contents that you usually associate with an expansion in other MMORPGs. Additionally, there’s a chance to explore a new zone called Diamond Coast and to conquer the Library, a new XXL dungeon.

On this occasion, they did not hold back and provided a launch trailer that evocatively showcases the patch contents for ArcheAge. You can find the patch notes for version 1.2 build 5.0 (currently still in English) here.

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Guild Wars 2: First-person perspective was supposed to arrive today, but it didn’t

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In Guild Wars 2, a patch was supposed to be released today, Tuesday, March 10, that would bring a new camera perspective. However, that did not happen.

Patches are always announced by software companies in good faith, believing that they will pass quality control. However, whether they really do that is something one does not know in advance. That is why so many studios are hesitant to finally provide data. ArenaNet is actually known for this.

Now, they allowed themselves to name a specific date: Today, the update was supposed to come that would bring the new camera perspective. And suddenly: Something went wrong.

The patch failed quality control and needs to be revised. Therefore, the update is postponed, and no new date is provided.

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Guild Wars 2: This is what the new Borderlands look like

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ArenaNet shows the new WvW borderlands for Guild Wars 2 in a one-minute teaser. A little less green and with many cliffs and chasms – at least that’s how it looks in the short trailer. Soon, the first beta tests for Heart of Thorns are set to begin. We’ll tell you how to increase your chances of an invitation!

New Borderlands in the Desert

At PAX East, ArenaNet also seized the opportunity and introduced the new borderlands after the GW2 eSports tournament. You won’t need to bundle up, as the developer will send you into a hot battle in Heart of Thorns. According to the new images, the new borderlands are located in a rugged desert. See for yourself.

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By the way, the beta tests for the MMO expansion Heart of Thorns are also set to start soon. Players who want to increase their chances of an invitation should register on the dedicated page for the GW2 Newsletter.

Even after more than 2 years, Guild Wars 2 is still worth it in my opinion!

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Destiny: What the Hotfix 1.1.1.1 does on March 10.

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In Destiny, a small hotfix was deployed on the evening of March 10.

At this moment, many Destiny players are asking: Why was there a restart? What happened? Is this maintenance or an update? Was anything changed in the Companion App or were there fixes for bugs in the Raid Crota’s End? Perhaps the 4th Horseman or the Vex Mythoclast was repaired? Why am I not aware of this and where are the patch notes?

The answer: None of that, and we have the patch notes here. Patch 1.1.1.1. has been deployed. It only brings changes on Bungie’s side. It makes it easier for them to access and manage the databases. For the players, everything should remain the same.

This small update provides for the installation of new developer tools on the back end of Destiny.
  • Installed admin tools that enable us to better inspect and manage databases

Guardians must return to the title screen in Destiny to apply the update. However, as Bungie tweets, they will not be kicked from activities.

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Skyforge: Game client can now be downloaded, beta starts tomorrow

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The Closed Beta for the upcoming Free2Play MMO Skyforge begins tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11th, at 3 PM. The client download is already available.

Skyforge is really starting to get going now. The closed beta starts tomorrow for a small group of chosen ones and a larger crowd of people who didn’t want to wait to be selected but instead purchase access with a Founder’s Pack.

In the closed beta of Skyforge there is:

  • 3 Open World Areas
  • 8 Solo Adventures, which also work for up to 3 players
  • 2 Group Adventures for 5 players each
  • and 2 PvP Arenas
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The client for the game can already be downloaded (which is a bit more than 8 gigabytes). The closed beta starts on Wednesday, March 11th, at 3 PM and ends on March 18th at 10 AM.

If you want to learn more about the game, we highly recommend our XXL preview of Skyforge.

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Where do the 5 paid MMORPGs WoW, TESO, WildStar, GW2 and FF XIV stand at the beginning of 2015?

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The MMORPG world is constantly changing. In our snapshot, we ask ourselves where the 5 big paid MMORPGs currently stand. What is happening in World of Warcraft (WoW), Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, WildStar, and Final Fantasy XIV?

Those who have been on our site for a while may remember: We have already had “State of Play” articles three times, in which we usually took a look at the MMORPGs WildStar, Guild Wars 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online. For this issue, we expand the overview to include World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV. World of Warcraft was omitted from the last issues because WoW was still in its beauty sleep. And we include Final Fantasy because 5 is simply always better than 4.

State of Play is about providing a brief overview for players who want to inform themselves about the scene. Where do the MMOs currently stand? What phase are they in? What is the mood? What are the issues? We do not gloss over MMORPGs and also include our opinions in the article.

To page 2: WildStar – The Space Problem Child

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Final Fantasy XIV: Free2Play? No, thank you … maybe if WoW starts doing it

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In Final Fantasy XIV, one is very satisfied with its payment model. A switch to Free2Play is hard to imagine, at least not until World of Warcraft (WoW) decides to adopt it.

Naoki Yoshida - Producer of Final Fantasy XIV
The producer of FF XIV: Naoki Yoshida, we met him at Gamescom.

In an interview, Naoki Yoshida, director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, was asked whether he had considered that The Elder Scrolls Online is switching to a Buy2Play model and whether there might not be a shift in the genre toward a different solution, especially for consoles. Perhaps something like this could also be considered for FF XIV?

However, Yoshida puts a stop to that. While they are also watching other MMOs like The Elder Scrolls Online closely, they believe their own players are satisfied with the payment model. This was also supported by surveys: Over 80% of surveyed players are satisfied with the Pay2Play model.

The current arrangement guarantees security and a steady flow of new game content. Just because competitors are making changes doesn’t mean they are necessarily right for Final Fantasy XIV.

At the end, Yoshida allowed himself a small joke. With a laugh, he added: “If World of Warcraft ever becomes completely Free2Play, then we’ll take another look at it.”

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World of Warships sets sail on March 12 – Closed Beta begins

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The long-drifting Military MMO World of Warships is entering a Closed Beta.

World of Warships is the nautical sister game to World of Tanks and World of Warplanes. While the competitor “War Thunder” combines everything into one game, Wargaming focuses on three separate games. World of Warships is the youngest of the trio and has so far still been in an Alpha phase. Now, they are taking the plunge and will begin a Closed Beta on March 12.

The developers will provide ambitious captains with 5 maps and 50 warships. The ships will mainly focus on Japanese and American cruisers, battleships, and destroyers.

World of Warships

Sign-ups for the Beta are set to start on March 12 and will follow a “first come, first served” principle. They will start and stop the sign-ups when they are overwhelmed.

You will get an opportunity to access the Closed Beta play testing by applying through an open form, which is going to be published on the very day of the Closed Beta launch. After reaching a certain number of applications, we will disable the form to stop the flood of requests.

From March 12 onwards, we should hear significantly more about World of Warplanes. With the start of the Closed Beta, they will lift the NDA, the non-disclosure agreements. Players will then be able to post screenshots and videos.

Here is a trailer, and this way goes to the website.

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Evolve: Back to start because of cheaters?

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In the team shooter Evolve , there are considerations for a reset of the leaderboards after the next changes.

This weekend will likely see the first major balance patch for Evolve. The changes were already presented in a live stream the Friday before last, and since then, the patch has been in an internal testing phase.

With the fixes, a reset of the “leaderboards” could also occur. At least that’s the discussion in the Turtle Rock office, as an employee shared in the Evolve forum. A reset would help new players get involved and would punish the “cheaters.”

Additionally, the staff at Evolve is currently working alongside the patch primarily on putting an end to cheaters and exploiters.

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WoW: Reign of Azshara – the great addon idea of a fan

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Fan creations are often something beautiful. Often they are just small quest lines that one spins together. However, some particularly dedicated fans take their love for their games to a whole different level. A prime example is the user “Golden Yak”, who has devised a complete addon for World of Warcraft! The thoughts are not that far away, because with “Azshara” it could actually be the next WoW expansion.

Because his creativity far exceeds the average, we want to introduce you to his creation here…

I want to emphasize again that this is a fan creation and not official Blizzard plans!

The Reign of Azshara

One of the still untouched threats from Azeroth is undoubtedly the former Empress of the Night Elves and current ruler over the Naga: Azshara. She is considered one of the greatest sorceresses even by current standards of lore and since Neptulon was enslaved, she is probably the undisputed ruler of the seas. With her newly gained power, she raises the ancient kingdom “Zin-Ashari”, the former magic stronghold of the Elves, from the sea to strike over the lands of the peoples. Because “Golden Yak” does not do things by halves, he has directly created a map that Blizzard could probably adopt without edits.

WoW ROA Fanmap

The World in Brief Overview

With the new land masses, the race between Horde and Alliance begins anew. The Alliance secures Kul’Tiras, and through Lady Jaina Proudmoore, there are still good contacts with the seafaring people. The Horde, in turn, takes control of “Plunder Isle”, a former pirate stronghold. Then it goes directly to the new leveling areas, all of which have a specific theme. “Delassar Reef” is a coral forest that now lies above the sea surface. The former underwater creatures are now fighting a desperate battle for survival.

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Is it going back to Kezan?

In “Sailgrave”, thousands of ships that have found their doom near the Maelstrom for centuries lie. The crews have never left this place, which is why they now pollute the area as undead.

“Kezan” is a well-known location, as the Goblins flew from there in Cataclysm. Now, all sorts of peoples are returning to secure the island and the treasures buried there, including the two opposing factions.

Finally, there is the small island Tel Abim, which serves as a new PvP area. Alliance and Horde are fighting over perhaps the most important resource of the Mediterranean: The Tel’Abim bananas (and whatever else rests there)!

Warships instead of Garrison

World of Warcraft Ship

Because good things must be preserved, the garrison will be adapted into the addon, albeit in a slightly different form: Instead of a stationary base, this time you will own a proud warship that you can place in various locations at sea. Of course, there will again be numerous followers, various bonuses, and customization options to adapt the floating home to the needs of the modern Blood Elf. A large campaign revolves around the conquest of the seas, and daily randomly generated islands are to keep the thirst for exploration high and also provide incentive to regularly stay on the ship even after weeks.

4. Specialization for all classes!

To bring a bit of fresh air to the talent system, every class will receive a fourth specialization. Warlocks will fully embrace their demonic side and now possess melee abilities, making them tanks. Mages receive the new specialization “Blood Magic” and can henceforth harass enemies as ranged tanks. Shamans will finally abandon all the “Harmony and Balance” talk and receive a “Chaos” specialization that makes use of the destructive power of the elements without restraint. All new specializations are very well thought out, and a few abilities are even mentioned each time. Only the druid comes away empty-handed – as he already has 4 specializations.

Features, Features, Features!

In the mind of “Golden Yak” there is much more. He has described detailed instances, already planned future patches, and the development of the storyline, and even thought up entirely new races that have lived in the depths of the sea so far. Here are a few concept drawings:

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©Golden Yak
  • World of Warcraft Undine Fanart
  • World of Warcraft Merrow Fanart

Anyone who wants to dive even deeper into the very detailed addon idea and is proficient in English should check out the forum post from mmo-champion.

In any case, this is a great idea that I would implement immediately if I had any decision-making power at Blizzard – what do you think about it?

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Destiny: Weekly Nightfall Strike on March 10th goes against the Archon Priest

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the weekly Nightfall strike occurs on March 10th against the Archon Priest in the Winter Storm strike. In our article, we provide you with tips, advice, and introduce the strike with videos and guides.

In the week from March 10th to March 17th, the Nightfall, the weekly strike, will take place on Venus, facing Aksor, the Archon Priest. All three damage bonuses are active this week.

To confuse you for no reason, here’s some information: In the USA, Daylight Saving Time has already started, and the ID change occurs on the West Coast there at 2 AM instead of the usual 1 AM. However, this does not affect us; we switch to Daylight Saving Time at the end of March. Then the ID change (and also Xur) will shift from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Not yet, though.

Back to the Nightfall: It will take place on Venus this week as announced by mysterious prophets. All three burns are active. It is a “rainbow” strike. A successful completion of the Nightfall gives a nice effect around your head, so everyone can see you’ve accomplished it, and a bonus of 24.5% on all experience and reputation earned this week.

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These are the modifiers for the Nightfall on March 10th.

  • Nightfall – If the devil (that is, Xur in his second job) wants all guardians to die, it goes back to orbit and the strike restarts
  • Epic – makes the strike significantly harder than it should be
  • Solar Burn – all solar damage is increased
  • Void Burn – void damage is significantly increased, both yours and that of the enemies
  • Arc Damage – and arc damage is more dangerous than usual

The heroic Weekly has the modifier Void Burn active.

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What arsenal is recommended for the Nightfall against the Archon Priest?

The modifiers for the strike have been known for a while thanks to constant leaks. Therefore, we already have some recommendations from our readers on which weapons to prefer.

Primary Weapon: Reaching for the hand cannon Crota’s Word could turn out to be a good idea. The new arc scout Ir Yûts Fang can also prove useful here with the many long-range spots.

Special Weapons: One of the strong sniper rifles is in demand. Perhaps Icebreaker or the Black Hammer or a variation of Efrideet’s Spear. Winter Storm has many elevated sniper positions. The sniper heart rejoices.

Heavy Weapons: Gjallarhorn is the dream. Ideal if the rocket launcher is complemented as a Titan with Ruin Wings.

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Tips, guides, safe spots for the Nightfall against Askor this week?

Winter Storm is mainly a strike for long-range fighters. There are often positions from which you can shoot at enemies fighting each other below. Caution is advised if you go in alone. With a full team, it can be accelerated. You should especially make sure to fight the enemy captains with arc damage. And keep an eye on the Hobgoblin snipers.

Throughout the day, we will compile videos of successful runs. In the meantime, you can inform yourself in this article. It revolves around the last time Aksor, the Archon Priest, had three burns active. Here, you can already find videos, tips, and also indications of a safe spot for Aksor, the Archon Priest himself.

Directly into the fray with the German-speaking YouTubers from Nexxos Gaming. Equipment is Fatebringer, Black Hammer, Gjallarhorn. And it’s easy to go through as a trio. Tips include: Void weapons against the Praetorians, solar damage against the Floaters, and arc damage against the captains. Towards the end, there is a cheese spot against Askor.

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A safe spot for advanced players can be admired here. It’s not easy, there are many things to watch out for from the zone boundary to the drop-ship, but if it works out with Black Hammer like this, it looks fantastic.

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Here’s a solo run as a Hunter without commentary: Ir Yûts Fang, Black Hammer, Gjallarhorn and solo through. A tight performance. You can especially see how strong Ir Yûts Fang and the enemy Hobgoblins are.

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The Nightfall is a group activity. If you are looking for support or just companionship, check out our article, how to find German-speaking players in Destiny.

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Star Trek Online offers 7 weeks of turbo bonuses and bonus rewards for new captains

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The SF-MMO Star Trek Online is launching an initiative to attract newcomers. For 7 weeks, players will receive bonuses.

The “Delta Recruitment” is a seven-week event in Star Trek Online. Characters created during this time are “Delta recruits.” They enjoy luxurious benefits that veterans would do anything for (number of fingers may vary by species).

Delta recruits play a parallel story of their faction, receive their own tutorial, and along their journey, they are rewarded with Dilithium ore (the premium currency), experience bonuses, special treasures, and numerous other bonuses. There will also be items that benefit the entire account.

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“Veterans” who have filled all character slots do not have to stare at an inactive holodeck. When the event begins, they will also receive a free character slot to create a Delta recruit.

In the game, it is explained that all factions will be recruiting like crazy for 7 weeks to prepare for the conflict with the Iconians.

Outside the game, it is clear that this event is planned to offer returning players and newcomers an incentive to advance into the endgame and to present them with the new expansion Delta Rising – and to provide regular players with some variety. With a similar tactic, Star Wars: The Old Republic had great success last year.

The “Delta Offensive” will take place from April 2 to May 21.

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