Even on the second day of Amazon’s Cyber Monday week, there are still plenty of things to make a gamer’s heart race. This time, we present to you 3 products that you can’t go wrong with.
To get to the desired product, you can either click on the product images in the respective section or simply go directly to the Cyber Monday action page (select the Games category).
Roccat Hiro 3D Gaming Mouse Pad – Starts at 6 PM
Roccat Hiro Mouse Pad – on sale from 6 PM (click the image to go to the product on Amazon.de)
The highlight today is the Roccat ROC-13-411 Hiro 3D Supremacy Surface Gaming Mouse Pad. Thanks to the vulcanized 3D silicone surface, the mouse glides on this mouse pad with almost no resistance and at the same time with the utmost precision.
The Hiro improves every mouse in terms of speed and control by several levels, providing the crucial advantage in the game. If you missed this year’s GamesCom and your mouse pad stock is zero – grab it!
Logitech Proteus – on sale from 6:30 PM (click the image to go to the product on Amazon.de)
You can’t control a game of any kind with just a mouse pad. How about the Logitech Proteus Core G502 Tunable Gaming Mouse.
According to the manufacturer, the mouse is equipped with the world’s most accurate sensor. The 12,000 DPI is designed to ensure the highest possible precision and response times. With the help of the free Logitech Gaming Software, the Proteus can be individually adapted to any surface used. Additionally, the mouse features 11 programmable buttons and is well-equipped for MMOs.
Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital – Starts at 8 PM
Roccat Kave Headset – on sale from 8 PM (click the image to go to the product on Amazon.de)
The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Headset offers not only real surround sound but also, thanks to the 30mm large vibration unit per earcup, you can even feel the sound experience.
Equipped with an all-in-one desktop remote control, an integrated multi-channel sound card, and additional speaker connections, the Kave leaves nothing to be desired.
More bargains will be available again tomorrow.
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Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone has been on a winning streak since its release in 2014. This was already evident as early as September 2012, as revealed in a newly surfaced email.
An old email has now been dug up. In it, Starcraft 2 lead designer Dustin Browder writes to Hearthstone designer Eric Dodds: “There are currently 4 computers around me being played. Standing around one of them are four other guys who are just watching the match. I need to issue some rules against playing during work hours. Your team and you will win.”
Internally, Hearthstone always draws crowds. The Blizzard museum displays a classic email between game directors… pic.twitter.com/yayTpbHOBI
In the Buy2Play MMO Guild Wars 2, the Living World continues on December 2 with “Seed of Truth”. We have a trailer for it.
The Living World of Guild Wars 2 is a story that continues every two weeks. On December 2, it is set to proceed with “Seed of Truth”. On exactly that day, a larger PvP patch will also be deployed. The press work for Guild Wars 2 now follows a rhythm as well: A week before the new episode starts, there is a stirring trailer. As is the case this time.
Whoever wants to play the episode just needs to log in with any character while it is active, then it will unlock for all characters on their Guild Wars 2 account. If they miss the period, a small Gem fee will be due later.
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The technical beta of the god MMO Skyforge is over and has provided the developers of Team Allods with plenty of data that will now be evaluated. They plan to start another, this time larger beta event.
Last weekend, Skyforge invited players from Europe and North America for the first time to take a look at the new world. The technical beta weekend was very limited, both in time, as it lasted only 4 days, and in the number of invited players. Nevertheless, some really went all out. In the 7,566 hours, 787,114 monsters were slain, it is said. And some completed as many as 65 adventures on one character. We have published the numbers from the beta below in an image for you. There are hardly any major differences between the USA and Europe.
The team stated that they now have enough data to analyze and draw conclusions from it. They are already looking forward to the next beta event. This time with more players.
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In Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone there’s now a mini-scandal. Apparently a user has manipulated the voting on which card from the expansion “Goblins vs Gnomes” will be shown next.
As reported by PCGamer, there was a mini-scandal during the last vote on which new card should be revealed in Hearthstone, so to speak a #Votegate.
At Blizzard, they currently present two cards for selection and let users vote on Twitter for which one they will reveal the stats. Unusual voting behavior was noted during the last votes there.
Return of the Bots during a minor PR action
In one vote, both cards were tied until in the last seconds a surge caused one side to win clearly. The same side then started the next vote with a 1100 vote lead, while the other side rested at 38 votes. On reddit, people shouted “Foul.” There are bots at play!
At Blizzard, they take it easy. They want to show all 120 cards anyway before the launch. The vote is seen more as a minor PR action. Some joke that this might be the bots’ revenge for the recent banning actions.
In the last few days, we’ve presented a bunch of Hearthstone cards, on Sunday eight, yesterday three new cards. Another one has been revealed since then. You can admire it on the right, quite a nasty beast. The 4-mana minion with 3/5 stats gains +2 attack for each spell the opponent casts. And it is not a class card, but a minion available to everyone.
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What payment model will the Korean MMORPG Blade and Soul launch with in the West?
For Asian imports, an important question is: “What about the payment model?” Blade and Soul is actually considered a “Free2Play” game. However, things are handled differently in Asia, where a lot happens in internet cafes, in which publishers are involved in the revenue. The internet cafes there originated from the arcades, while in the West gaming has moved into homes.
An example of what such a model could look like can now be seen in Taiwan. There, Blade and Soul will launch on November 26 with much fanfare and a somewhat unusual payment model: It is Free2Play with a cash shop, but there is also a type of “premium” membership. Those who sign up for a corresponding quasi-subscription become members of the “Dragon Silver” club. Membership can be purchased for either 30 or 90 days, and upon joining, you receive a costume.
While membership does not provide preferential treatment in queues or any direct bonuses, there are several exclusive items such as boosts or unique costumes available for purchase with the currency “Dragon Silver”. Upon signing up for this membership, you receive a basic amount of Dragon Silver and later another sum for each day you log in.
A similar payment model may also be considered in the West. The trend for Free2Play games in the West clearly leans towards such a “multiple” model consisting of Free2Play, a cash shop, and a quasi-subscription that provides additional benefits. The details then become crucial, depending on how important this quasi-subscription is and whether items from the cash shop can also be obtained “reasonably” through other means.
So far, quasi-subscription and cash shop have mostly conditioned each other: With the currency obtained through a quasi-subscription, one could shop in the cash shop. However, in Blade and Soul in Taiwan, these appear to be two separate markets, similar to ArcheAge with the loyalty points.
In exactly two weeks, the second digital expansion for SWTOR “Shadow of Revan” will be released, and our colleagues at IGN had the opportunity to talk with the developers in more detail about the new content, bringing to light some very exciting details.
“We have not treated the character Revan as he deserved so far,” says Bruce Maclean, the Senior Producer for the game. Especially to the question “What happens to Revan anyway?” players have not found a satisfactory answer yet. Of course, the famous character already appears multiple times, such as in the quest lines on NarShaddaa or Tatooine – but mostly only in the form of his followers, the “Revanites.” You can only really see him in the Flashpoint “The Factory,” and there his fate is more than uncertain, and fans of the universe found his appearance there rather weak.
Furthermore, it is said, “This will be Revan’s last chapter. Probably.” and that seems only logical, as the once balance-of-the-force-concerned warrior now poses a threat to all factions of the galaxy.
From a narrative standpoint, “Shadow of Revan” is supposed to be the most convincing part of “Star Wars: The Old Republic” so far, as they want to adequately treat such an important character.
No end in sight even in 2015
Subsequently, the developers issued a pretty bold prediction that makes you want more: If players like how the “Revan” story is handled, then they can look forward to 2015, as it will be the “big year” for Star Wars: The Old Republic. With such a statement, you certainly take a big mouthful, but it is meant to convey a clear message to the players: Even in the coming year, you can expect exciting new content again. Just a few months ago, the people in charge at Bioware mentioned that they expect increased interest from the new Star Wars films. It is to be assumed that SWTOR will also benefit from this, and they do not want to leave this advantage unused.
To sweeten the waiting time for everyone a little, we have the current trailer here:
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The weekly Nightfall Strike in the MMO shooter Destiny takes place on the Moon this week. Players get a small taste of the DLC “Darkness Awaits” in the fight against the Hive, among the Taken. The Nightfall leads into the “Summoning Pits.”
Appropriately, with all the talk and hype around “Crota,” Eris Morn, and the Hellmouth on the Moon, this week heads into the “Summoning Pits” on the Moon. The weekly Nightfall is the ideal way for well-equipped Guardians in Destiny to start their week. Upon successful completion, there’s a 24.5% bonus on reputation and experience gain, and thus indirectly a stronger gear. What really tempts the Guardians, however, is the thrill of having it a little easier every week and doing better. After all, the Nightfall is considered, along with the raid on “hard,” as pretty much the hardest challenge Destiny has to offer in PvE.
But beware: As we learned last week, it has become more dangerous for solo players to take on the Nightfall Strike as a lone wolf. Groups of three Guardians, on the other hand, have an easier time.
The modifiers for the weekly Nightfall Strike in Destiny on November 25th.
First the disappointment: There’s still no Solar Burn. Since back on October 10th, when “Icebreaker” was available from Xur, many have been waiting. Again, their hopes will be disappointed – as the Warlocks always say in such cases: We must praise the Sun even stronger. However, it isn’t a tough Nightfall this week, where no burn is active at all, but a “normal” one. The modifiers are:
Nightfall – If the entire fireteam dies, it goes back to orbit and the fun starts all over again.
Epic – This ensures that the Nightfall Strike is quite challenging.
Juggler – No ammunition drops for the weapon used to defeat the enemy. This means you’ll have to juggle weapons.
Angry – Enemies can hardly be stopped even by annoying headshots or heavy wounds.
Void Burn – The Void damage caused by both Guardians and enemies is significantly increased.
Which weapons should I bring? Atheon’s Epilog is king.
For Void Burn, weapons that deal these damage types are recommended.
The auto rifle Atheon’s Epilog is excellent as a primary weapon. Those who have it can use it against anything, though the Wizards might need a little extra love.
The sniper rifle Preadyth’s Revenge is likely to see a lot of use in Destiny this week. The sniper rifles are already a good choice in the Nightfall, and if you have something that does the right damage type, you’re on the Solar side (or the Void side this time).
The “Wizards” in the Summoning Pits could use a bit of Sun. Therefore, Icebreaker or Vision of Confluence are also likely to be in demand.
And those who have it are in luck: The exotic rocket launcher “The Truth” also deals Void damage and might see some action. As an alternative, the legendary machine gun “Corrective Measure” is recommended, which also deals Void damage and should rock pretty hard.
Tips and tricks?
The best thing about the Nightfall in Destiny is not to let yourself get hit too often in a row. Especially the Wizards in the Summoning Pits can be quite annoying because you first have to grind through their shield. This takes a bit of time, so don’t overdo it and try to do everything in one “go,” but always look for cover and regenerate. We will compile some videos from Guardians who have successfully completed the Nightfall in Destiny this week over the next few hours.
In this video, a Titan takes down the Nightfall Strike solo. He uses the right instrument for each task. While he mows down easier enemies with a machine gun, he retreats to safety for tougher foes like Knights and uses a sniper rifle. When the Wizards come, he moves even further back and uses heavy weapons and stun grenades. For Phogoth, he employs the Cheese-Spot treatment with ammo items. Impressively disciplined play:
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Here, a Hunter goes at the Nightfall with the dream combo of Atheon’s Epilog, Praedyth’s Revenge, and Corrective Measure like a fat kid over a plate of spaghetti. http://youtu.be/WE-z7tA8jAU
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In the fantasy MMO The Elder Scrolls Online, smaller PvP arenas are being worked on, but “one-on-one” duels are not planned.
On the sidelines of the latest stream show of The Elder Scrolls Online, ESO Live, an interesting discussion emerged in the Twitch chat. A user wanted to know if a “one-on-one” arena was planned. The response from a ZeniMax employee: They are working on some options for small scale PvP; but none of these planned options is a “one-on-one”.
At release, ZeniMax ruled out PvP outside of Cyrodiil. However, they changed their mind when they saw how well a smaller battlefield they had prepared for expos was received.
Fans of one-on-one can perhaps receive their duels next year with the justice system.
Meanwhile, a mishap occurred yesterday in the USA in The Elder Scrolls Online: The relatively small patch 1.5.6, which was supposed to take care of bug fixes and primarily deliver audio files, required a 12 GB download. This was due to an error on ZeniMax’s part and was unintentional. This should not occur on the European mega server.
In World of Warcraft, the new models of the blood elves are set to make their debut this Tuesday.
Almost all character models underwent remodelling with Warlords of Draenor. Only the blood elves still have their old face, as they probably needed the least visit to the plastic surgeon. This will soon change, the artists at Blizzard have been working on new models for a while, but simply weren’t ready in time for the release of Warlords of Draenor.
Indeed, the blood elves are very important for many Horde players: Among all the greenskins, the undead, and the orcish warriors, they stand out as a “humanoid” alternative. With Burning Crusade, they were introduced as an attractive “Horde” race to counter the population advantage of the Alliance. Humanoid races are, statistically, the most frequently chosen in MMOs.
This Tuesday, for the first time, players will get a glimpse of the “new” blood elves.
The wait is over, we’ll be giving you a sneak peek at the new blood elf models tomorrow!
No date has been set yet for when the new models will arrive in the game, but they are optimistic in the latest Artcraft that it could be very soon. They have gained plenty of experience with the redesign of the other models.
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In the sand park MMO ArcheAge, the sale of Apex has been halted again. Apparently, there was another exploit or bug that caused the prices of this crucial item to plummet.
Just a week ago, an ArcheAge exploit was discovered that allowed players to withdraw unlimited credits, the in-game currency, from the 10-euro item APEX. According to a statement from Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman, the exploit was not as widespread as fans feared. Only a few had deliberately and excessively abused it, while others likely triggered it by chance.
To investigate and contain the previous exploit and another one that affected chests from the cash shop, the marketplace was temporarily disabled and the APEX could no longer be redeemed. In recent days, the exploit was eliminated with the help of the Korean developers from XLGames, and the Apex have been reactivated.
But that didn’t last long.
A new post appeared in the official forum. “The Apex prices [in the auction house] are falling like flies,” reported a fan. Community Manager Scapes addressed this shortly after: The team is working to find out if there is an exploit behind the price drop. They halted the sale of APEX while they investigated the problem. The first reporter was promised a reward if their reports turned out to be substantial.
It seems the fears are coming true and another fix from XLGames is needed.
This is currently being tested, late Monday evening our time, right now. If the fix, the new build, is successful, Trion Worlds will deploy it and resume the sale of Apex.
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Two more cards have been revealed for the “Goblins vs. Gnomes” expansion in the online card game Hearthstone.
There is hardly any time left and so much to do. All 120 cards are to be presented before the “Goblins vs. Gnomes” expansion is released. Hearthstone mastermind Ben Brode recently tweeted:
@goodnuffshow all cards get revealed before it launches
The Shaman gets a class card with the “Whirling Zap-o-matic,” a 3/2 Mech for 2 mana that has Windfury. It can really hurt, so to speak, a complement to the Dust Devil, which was hardly played. The Mage receives the “Snow Broken Robot,” a 2/3 minion for 2 mana that freezes its enemies. A kind of mini Ice Elemental.
Update: A new class card for the Hunter is also known now, and it is something. Ghaz’rilla is a 7-mana beast with super stats of 6/9. And the hardest part still comes: Whenever Ghaz’rilla takes damage, its attack doubles. Not bad for the pride of Zul’Farak.
Since both class cards are Mechs, they can surely benefit from the numerous synergy and buff effects that are supposed to come for Mechs with Goblins vs. Gnome.
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Every year the Christmas man and Amazon’s Cyber Monday return. For a week, the online giant entices with hundreds of flash deals every day between 9 AM and 11 PM. These last a maximum of two hours or until the respective offer is sold out.
The offers change every fifteen minutes and only then reveal their price. I am already searching for potential bargain highlights in advance and present the top 3 in the gaming sector daily. Whether headset or mouse – I’m looking for the best for you. To reach the desired product, you can either click on the links in the boxes (prices will be updated during the promotional period) or simply go directly to the Cyber Monday promotion page (select Games category).
Tip: As soon as the offer starts, interested parties should act quickly. The products are sold out in no time.
Razer Kraken Pro – Start 6 PM
The first bargain highlight is the Razer Kraken Pro. It is a gaming headset that is fully focused on ergonomics for the head, making it one of the most comfortable of its kind. The large 40 mm neodymium magnet speakers of the Razer Kraken Pro are optimized for crystal clear highs and midrange tones as well as powerful lows and rich bass. It is also compatible with iPhone, Android, and mobile devices. It’s worth jumping in – provided the price is right.
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Razer BlackWidow – Start 6 PM
Next comes the matching keyboard along with the headset. The Razer BlackWidow is a mechanical gaming keyboard with innovative switches developed by Razer specifically for gaming. The fully mechanical key infrastructure provides distinctive feedback and excellent response time. Thanks to the 10-key rollover in gaming mode, you can ruthlessly overwhelm your opponents or simply ensure that every command is executed perfectly.
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Roccat Kova+ – Start 6:15 PM
The new ROCCAT Kova[+] combines powerful technology with intelligent software and a refined V-shape design for left and right-handed users. Thanks to the improved optical sensor technology with up to 3200 dpi and the optimal grip of the side surfaces and the mouse wheel, the mouse delivers maximum speed, tracking, and control.
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Xbox One including Assassin’s Creed Unity and Kinect – Start 8:45 PM
Xbox fans pay attention: Amazon will offer the Xbox One console including Kinect and Assassin’s Creed Unity tonight at 8:45 PM. If your grandma hasn’t found a suitable gift for you yet, just send her the link.
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Tomorrow I will present you with the next bargain highlights.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Iron Banner event is coming to an end. A 150% bonus on the earned reputation is meant to make the final sprint easier and provide the last players with gloves, boots, fusion and scout rifles.
Destiny is generous during the Iron Banner event
The “Hardened” bonus turned out to be significantly more generous than many expected. While it only provided a 10% or 25% reputation in the first few days, it increased rapidly. The fact that it could be purchased and redeemed multiple times certainly helped.
Today, on Monday, the 24th, “Hardened” grants 150% reputation, while yesterday it was still a measly 100%. The 150% is in addition to the 30% bonus, which is already enjoyed through shaders, emblems, and class items. Even for losses, one indirectly received reputation this time. Even if lucky or skillless guardians lost up to five times in a row (“My team was terrible!”) they still received a coin that now granted 40 instead of 50 reputation.
The bounties were also easier than the first time in October and secured additional reputation points. The only issue was that perhaps not all players started with enough Light particles to enjoy the bonus as often as possible, which caused some frustration. For the “Trials of Osiris“, players might want to set aside a few more Light particles, although it is still unclear when this “other” PvP event will come into play.
Reputation was not the problem, rather the Glimmer
The many bonuses and advantages ensured that the concerns of some that the Iron Banner was only for hardcore players turned out to be unfounded.
Those who could invest at least a little time, especially towards the end of the week, likely progressed well through the ranks. Moreover, you only needed rank 4 to afford boots and gloves. They can be upgraded to Light level 30. Also, the two legendary weapons available for purchase (additionally some were also awarded as rewards) are likely within reach for many players if the necessary funds in Glimmer are available in Destiny. A farming method for Glimmer has been presented here.
The epics circulated so much that some suspected that Bungie intentionally made them easily accessible, so that many players could now reach levels 28, 29, or 30 to be prepared for the DLC “The Darkness Awaits”. This targets players in this level range.
When does the Iron Banner end in Destiny?
The Iron Banner event will end soon. It is expected to become inactive with the weekly reset tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM our time, just as it began a week ago.
Overall, the event was well-received by the community. It was lucrative this time, even if the weapons could not be disassembled into Ascendant materials. Bungie has learned from the ‘Wrath of the Queen’ event. The gear bonus was noticeable, but not exaggerated, thus there were few complaints on social networks and forums regarding Destiny.
After the first Iron Banner caused so many problems, this can be seen as a good sign that Bungie learns quickly from its mistakes, processes feedback, and then provides a better experience next time in Destiny.
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In World of Warcraft the pacifist panda Doubleagent has already reached level 91 without leaving the starting island of the Pandaren.
He really does it! The panda shaman Doubleagent aims to reach the current maximum level of 100 in Warlords of Draenor by collecting extremely low-level herbs on the panda starting island. Just a few months ago he had reached 90. This led to worldwide coverage not only from gaming magazines but also from other media: A kind of “What the heck is wrong with him?” news.
Now, after one and a half weeks, he is already at 91. Pandaren who never choose a faction are excluded from almost all activities that grant experience points. Only herb gathering provides a tiny fraction of the required experience per level with each pick-up.
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A tweet from John Smedley is causing a stir in the zombie and survival MMO H1Z1 . Could it now go faster than expected?
After months of rather sparse information, there is news about the early access of H1Z1. It is supposed to take place on Steam, cost $20, and give players a taste of what SOE has been working on since the beginning of the year. However, so far, there has been no set date.
H1Z1 – Quick start delayed by half a year for quality reasons
H1Z1 is essentially a Planetside 2 mod that a team of MMO specialists from SOE worked on while waiting for the actual project, a MOBA game, to kick off. They chose the zombie genre because the devs are fans of zombie classics and current TV series like “The Walking Dead.” Competitor games like Day-Z probably wouldn’t be removed from the hard drive either. The hardcore team from SOE (including ex-professional CS players) are infected with the zombie virus.
What began more or less as a pipe dream and a practice exercise quickly gained a life of its own. Fans became interested in the game, a fan base quickly formed on Reddit, they were on trend, and had struck gold. Ideas flowed to the developers, and their imagination ran wild. Crafting was to come into the game, they conjured up recipes, wanted to combine zombie survival with a persistent MMO world, focusing entirely on group dynamics – with hundreds of players per server and a continually expanding world. And various rule sets would also be possible.
In short: It was running. Work was progressing quickly. After all, the team consisted of veterans from Planetside 2. They knew the Forgelight engine inside out, didn’t need PR, wanted to develop, sought early contact with the community and then they got carried away and mentioned that the early access would start in May. They would later bitterly regret that.
They did not keep the deadline, decided to postpone, not wanting to present players with a half-baked game even in early access. SOE acknowledged the increased attention, said they wanted to do H1Z1 right, not to present players with something unfinished, continued to work behind the scenes, and wanted to live up to their reputation as a “triple-A” studio.For six months, fans have been waiting for an early access date for H1Z1. Now things are starting to look firmer.
Cheerful tweet probably resulted from a good meeting
John Smedley, the head of SOE, tweeted that they have nearly completed the list of tasks they set for early access. They are very satisfied, the work has paid off.
We are nearly done with the H1Z1 early access list of stuff we wanted to get in. Real happy with where we are at. Glad we spent the time
In a Reddit thread, other key figures from the game commented. Technical Director Tom Schenck mentioned that they had a very good “technical weekly meeting.” Community Manager Greg Henninger also hinted that things might move quickly now. Fans should not expect that they would go back into hiding again.
H1Z1 is being developed for PC and Playstation 4. However, Playstation players will have to wait a bit longer. A comprehensive preview of the game can be found here.
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In World of Warcraft the two new world bosses Drov the Destroyer and Tarlna the Timeless will spawn in Gorgond only next week.
“When do the world bosses spawn in Gorgond?” is one of the most common questions currently seen in the chats of World of Warcraft. The answer is: “Only next week when the Highmaul raid opens.” The third world boss Rukhmar, which drops even better gear, will not be available for now. It will likely come with the opening of the next raid, the Blackrock Foundry.
Drov the Destroyer and Tarlna the Timeless will be available starting next Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Then the Highmaul raid will also open in normal and heroic difficulty. On December 10, it will additionally be available on the “mythic” difficulty.
@JorgeAntonioDS@Bashiok@CM_Lore As I mentioned in the Wednesday Q&A, Drov and Tarlna will begin to spawn once Highmaul is open.
In the Raid Finder, the three wings will open sequentially on December 10, on December 17 – then there will be a long wait – and finally on January 7. During the holidays, friends of the Raid Finder will have to do without the third raid wing and thus the final boss Emperor Mar’gok.
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The fantasy MMO Final Fantasy XIV has secured the illustrator Yoshitaka Amano for the expansion “Heavensward”.
As reported by dualshockers.com, it has now been announced at G-Star 2014, a fair in Korea, that “Artwork” by Yoshitaka Amano will be used for the expansion “Heavensward” in Final Fantasy XIV. Amano has always been closely associated with the Final Fantasy franchise and has had a significant influence on it over the years. He was involved in the first Final Fantasy 27 years ago, a word that somehow becomes bare without a Roman numeral before it. In FF XIV, his brushstroke has been missing, but that will soon change.
He is set not only to design the cover of the expansion but also to contribute something in-game that will then play a prominent role in the story.
Illustrators are often responsible for illustrating comic strips, picture books, or graphic novels in art, and in video games and industry, they often take on the design of PR materials or sales boxes. Amano was also responsible for character and logo design in the early Final Fantasy titles.
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For Destiny, the first expansion is coming, the DLC “Darkness Awaits.” Now, for the first time, there are moving gameplay images. They show new PvP maps, weapons, the merchant Eris Morn, swords, and much more.
At GameInformer, they visited Bungie and got to see the new expansion “Darkness Awaits“. The main theme of the DLC is “More.” They have heard the players and they have called “Give us more of everything!” This request they intend to fulfill with the expansion.
So, in the Dev Diary, you can see impressive images of new firearms and swords in just under five minutes. You can marvel at tons of new enemies, new maps, and locations, and see numerous pics of the new weapons and armor.
The whole story of Darkness Awaits is supposed to revolve around Eris Morn
The story in Destiny aims to improve by introducing a character, Eris Morn, who ties all the threads of “Darkness Awaits” together. Already in the trailer, she plays the main role. In the Tower, she will sell items to Guardians, sending them on quests: Everything is supposed to revolve around her.
Defeated and barely alive, Eris Morn is the only one to have emerged from the Hellmouth, now Guardians are supposed to finish what she once began and take down Crota in her name.
“Descent” is the major theme of the new raid in Destiny
The raid in the Hellmouth is supposed to have the major theme “Descent”, as players delve deeper into the caves beneath the Moon, it is supposed to get darker and more mysterious until Guardians discover what truly awaits them and the remnants of humanity in this unyielding depth and darkness.
Impressive were especially the images directly from the fight in the trailer. Here, they have packed quite a bit of speed and surely brought an exciting addition to Destiny with the swords. So far, it is still unknown whether they will only be available in one story mission or if they will be constantly available in Destiny. There is still little concrete information, which should come next week. Perhaps Bungie will also release more information by then. After all, they still have quite a few plans they want to address before the DLC release on December 9.
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The followers in World of Warcraft are a new feature that was introduced with Warlords of Draenor (WoD) and raises some questions. Which one should I take? How do they get stronger? Where can I get useful ones? Do they actually like me or are they gossiping about me behind my back? We will answer three of the four questions in this guide.
No question, a lot has been written about followers in World of Warcraft. But mostly it was only about where to find these guys. What to do with them once you have them, how they get stronger, how they gain power, and how all of this works is less frequently discussed.
Follower display case: Here you see what you might eventually get – or not. Much is random, like with the colleague “beak in face”.
The quality of followers: Green, blue, or purple – what’s going on?
There are three quality tiers for followers: common (green), rare (blue), and epic (purple). When you look in your follower display case, you can see what color the individual followers in World of Warcraft that you have not yet recruited have “at least”. However, they can also start “stronger”. This is – like so much – random. It is also not influenced by the war workshop or its alliance counterpart.
If you have gaps in your display case, don’t worry, many of the followers can only be obtained when you choose the respective other option for the outpost in that area. It is relatively costly to do this all the time. Ultimately, you only need 20 or a maximum of 25 followers. The rest would just be idle, like some ranged DPS in a raid.
Now some might say: This is unfair, I have a green one and my buddy has a blue one. This is not so bad: Green and blue followers can, when they are already at level 100, continue to gain experience points, and at the next “level-up” they do not become level 101, but jump up one quality level. However, this requires numerous missions.
One of the bodyguards in World of Warcraft: The ogre warrior Tormmok has no inferiority complexes at all.
What benefit does it give me if a follower is epic or rare?
Depending on their quality, followers have a specific number of abilities and traits. Abilities are direct “combat skills” that “counter” a specific trait of enemies encountered on missions. One must counter as many enemy strengths as possible to have a high probability of success.
Traits for followers in World of Warcraft cover everything else: crafting advantages, synergy effects, bodyguard, landscape advantages, other bonuses, for instance, if a mission takes less or more than eight hours.
A green follower has one ability and one trait
A blue follower has one ability and two traits
An epic follower has two abilities and three traits
Therefore, it is advantageous to raise the followers to the highest quality levels possible.
Important:What traits and abilities the followers have is largely random. For most, only one ability is fixed, a few others have a trait (usually then for crafting). Whether one can be a bodyguard or not is also predetermined – one cannot change that for bodyguards. Other traits can be relearned or rolled again with special items. The rule is: If a new trait is learned, an old one “randomly” disappears. So be careful whom you teach dancing or Hearthstone playing in World of Warcraft.
How do followers gain experience points?
The followers gain experience points by sending them on missions. The base value is always there, and for successful missions, there are often “bonus” exp.
Important:They only receive full experience points if their level is the same as or higher than the mission. If they are up to 3 levels below the mission level, it is displayed as “orange” and the followers only receive 50% of the experience.
If they are very low, they only receive 10% of the normal experience, which is displayed as “red”.
Low-level followers also do not count as “counters” for traits.
How long do I see low-level missions displayed?
Low-level missions from 90 to 94 are offered as long as there is still one “active” follower below level 95. This also counts for followers who are working in the buildings, but not for deactivated followers. The missions from 95 to 99 are available until all 20 or (with fully upgraded barracks, 25 active followers are at level 100.
Bad luck for the artist – no one left to counter.
By what criteria should I select my followers in World of Warcraft?
The most important thing is, to spread out across the “counters” as much as possible. It’s of no use if you have five followers in your roster who all counter “time constraint,” if you don’t have anyone who can jump over a void zone. Therefore, it is advisable to select followers so that you can counter each of the nine opposing skills at least once, preferably twice. It is significantly easier if the followers are epic later on.
Also important:You should find a follower with the right crafting trait for each building you want to occupy. It is set up so that there is at least one “common” follower for each building who can handle it. However, other followers can randomly receive this trait too. Followers in buildings then act as your “non-combat troops”, and if you want to send one out, that’s no problem, you just need to take them out of the respective building.
The quality level of the followers in the buildings probably doesn’t matter, but their level does. With a level 90 follower, there is a 50% chance that an additional item will drop from a work order. With a level 100 follower, there is a 100% chance, so it always happens.
In terms of “traits” in World of Warcraft, there are some extremely useful outputs that you should keep an eye on. Especially “Epic Mount” is great, as it halves the duration of missions and works even if the follower who has it is not in level range. Additionally, there is a talent that guarantees a significantly increased garrison resources yield. If you manage to get such a follower, you can consider yourself lucky. Customized ones are available from the inn.
Don’t think for a second that YOU are in the band, Benjamin Gibb!
What happens if I have more than 20 followers?
That’s not a problem. When you recruit the 21st follower, you can only not hand in new missions until you have deactivated one. This is done through a right-click in the follower list. You can reactivate one follower per day, which costs 250 gold.
Where can I find new followers in World of Warcraft? Are there any that aren’t on the list?
If you have upgraded your inn to at least level 2, you can recruit a new follower every week and even make “wishes” here. This is ideal for filling gaps in your roster in World of Warcraft.
Which garrison buildings help me make my followers even stronger?
The key to this is certainly the “Recycling Center“, a small building. You should definitely build this and then upgrade it to level 2 as quickly as possible. Then, you will receive “green boxes” (containers with salvage) from missions, which you can open at the recycling center. These often contain weapons and armor with which you can further strengthen your followers. Depending on item level, it goes up another 3 “levels”. Item levels 615, 630, and 645 are then additional “milestones”. Stronger missions with even better rewards are expected to unlock here. Eventually, however, the oven will be out and it won’t go any higher. At least not yet.
Players can currently only dream of that item level – the recycling center helps with that.
