In The Elder Scrolls Online, the first major content patch is coming, the adventure zone Kargstein is now on the test server, and we have prepared the patch notes 1.1 for you.
Note that the changes currently apply only to the patch server and may still be changed.
The new adventure zone Kargstein is being introduced, with 12-player fights – the TESO equivalent of raids; players share a life reservoir of 60 lives, and if these are depleted, one must start anew if necessary.
The 12-player fights do not necessarily operate on a timer, but a leaderboard is kept and the 100 fastest teams will receive an additional reward at the end of the week.
Who will defeat the bosses in the trials the fastest?
Interesting concept, especially since the whole action is supposed to last only about one and a half hours and Zenimax is taking interesting approaches to encounter design; however, the intense rivalry idea is a bit alienating for a game like The Elder Scrolls Online.
Veteran Ranks 11 and 12 are now in the game, veteran EXP from mob kills doubled.
Some players are already groaning under the effort to reach veteran rank 10, so the prospect of two more was not exactly rosy. Doubling EXP from mobs should hopefully alleviate the struggle.
For every player within 50 meters of a chest in an instance, a chest will drop individual loot.
This was already announced in advance, intended to prevent chest griefing, as players sneaked away from the group and went on a solo tour.
There are exactly two chests per instance, their locations are random each time.
Interesting idea to make the game fairer and more comparable. However, it also takes away some of the luck factor.
Death Recap: After a death, the sources of damage are listed and there are some tips on what one might do better next time.
Well-known from LoL. Does it fit TESO? I am already looking forward to reading the famous ‘Don’t stand in the fire’ after a boss fight. Also, this is an ideal place for Easter eggs. For example, in case of a tank fail, it should definitely read ‘Blame the healer!’.
Double EXP for player kills in PvP, significantly more EXP for the quest that requires you to kill 20 players.
This makes leveling in Cyrodiil more attractive.
A numerically inferior alliance now receives bonus points in Cyrodiil, both individually and for the entire alliance; the bonus is displayed in the UI.
One could expect this as well; it is an underdog concept that is common in many other games.
Higher resolution textures for non-human enemies.
Some eye candy! Nice!
Crafting motifs and cooking recipes will drop less frequently from containers.
Anyone who still needs something should start farming. This was almost to be expected. And of course, there’s a whole bunch of bug fixes and balance changes in the details of the classes!
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Many players felt lost on them, clashing with foreign players and unable to play with their friends anymore. ArenaNet has since recognized this and acknowledges some difficulties.
In a forum post, ArenaNet made an effort to calm the fans’ spirits. They stated that the introduction of a Mega-Server has no financial background. It wouldn’t save any servers that already only make up a fraction of the overall costs. Currently, they are working on further refining the algorithms to allow players a “sense of home”, especially in the cities.
Feedback is now important, especially from large guilds. They have suffered under difficulties in conducting joint large events, as it is challenging to get all guild members into the same world instance.
For ArenaNet, the maximum number of players per map is a crucial point, which they are still refining. They will also continue to optimize the spawn timers of the three major world bosses, Tequatl, Wurm, and Karka Queen, so that European players do not face disadvantages.
ArenaNet continues to ask players to keep a cool head. Insulting other players is unacceptable and should be reported immediately.
The idea of a Mega-Server is essentially the same as what World of Warcraft does with cross-zones or what TESO demonstrates. Ideally, this should ensure that something is always happening and a player never feels alone in the world.
However, Guild Wars 2 has a very different atmosphere among players compared to TESO or World of Warcraft. In those games, only players from the same faction are thrown together. And even there, unfriendly confrontations across server boundaries often occur, as if clicking on a name from a long list of servers immediately has a character-defining effect.
In Guild Wars 2, the servers are drilled into conflict through the weekly WvWvW matches. When players are made to feel that they are losing their home, their server to which they have established a connection, chaos ensues.
Even though it’s uncomfortable: Of course, there are also prejudices against players from other countries. These resentments are flaring up right now. An atmosphere like that of Guild Wars 2, when it is not only server against server against server, but also Germany against England against France, fuels such issues, even if ArenaNet says three times that there is no place for insults in their game.
The case of the “Mega-Server” teaches us on a theoretical level that a solution that works for games A and B may not be the right one for game C. GW2 players hope that ArenaNet will soon come up with something to permanently solve the issues while still guaranteeing full enjoyment of the game. Right now, all parties involved surely wish they had never heard the term “Mega-Server”.
For a few weeks now, Hearthstone, Heroes of Warcraft has been officially released and the first “expansion” Curse of Naxxramas has already been announced. But is that enough to keep the players engaged?
In this video, Darion takes a closer look at Blizzard’s online card game and examines what it could do better currently or what is still missing from the game.
The fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has been threatened by a bot attack since the beginning of the game, choking its lifeblood. In numerous caves, clusters of robotic companions surround the bosses and farm them away from the spawn.
This not only ruins any sense of being at home in a fantasy world but also makes it difficult for honest players to enjoy the game. Some GMs from Zenimax have now taken spectacular action against these bots.
Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto
Everything began with a system-wide message. There, a Gamemaster named Satsui No Boto announced that he would eliminate all bots he would encounter in the next 15 minutes. He then teleported to some of the most frequently bot-infested caves, warned all players to step away from the cave boss if they did not want to get caught in his beam, and used his god-like GM abilities to make the bots disappear.
Whether this happens regularly or was a cool PR stunt from Zenimax remains to be seen. According to reports, this action was not an isolated incident but has been repeated with various GMs until this morning.
In any case, players in the English forum Reddit and also in the German community forums responded to the action with applause. The bot plague has certainly ruined the fun of many players. Zenimax, especially CEO Matt Firor, has been asserting since release that they constantly ban bots and take action against them.
However, such an action carries that message further out and is visible to everyone.
Various news summarized
The European mega-server is located in Dallas, Texas, until further notice. A move to Frankfurt is still planned, but, as the German community manager Kai Schober states, it is significantly more complicated than just putting someone on a plane with a USB stick. Therefore, no one at Zenimax is committing to a date.
According to Schober, the German-speaking market is the second most important for Zenimax.
At the new adventure zone Kargstein, which will also bring two new veteran ranks, crafters will not be left out. They will also be able to produce items for these new veteran levels.
Reports about the popularity of The Elder Scrolls Online are consistently positive. TESO was, along with Diablo 3, the most googled term from the gaming genre over the holidays. Sales charts also show high values, exact numbers are still unknown.
If you are unsuccessfully searching for tomatoes in the game, they are indeed implemented, but only available from crafting apprentices starting at level 2.
A particularly combination of skills has created a kind of god mode for a player in PvP. Apparently, vampire abilities combined with those of an empress allowed a single player to hold off a large number of enemies for a long time, as he kept healing himself up from them. There is also a spectacular video with which we would like to conclude this news.
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Without any pomp, a true masterpiece of construction was opened yesterday in Dragon’s Prophet. But beware, the Pillar of Prophecy is not just any shabby tower in the landscape, but there you must face century-long imprisoned creatures that only want one thing: Your demise!
Do you still want to prove your skills? Then talk to the Battle Herald in Arteicia (east of the Dragon Arena), to be teleported to the Isle of Ancestors. According to legend, powerful dragons created this spot to bury the bones of their fallen comrades in the first Dragon War. But the sinister Doom Dragons found the grave of the Legendary Dragons and chose their bones as their food, which they transformed into Soul Devourers. The Shax also abused the skeletons to bring undead dragons back to life.
Now it is up to you to put an end to the chaos. Are you brave enough? Then go alone – otherwise grab your bravest allies and enter the Pillar of Prophecy! The strength of your opponents is based on the highest level of your group members. As if all this excitement isn’t enough, there are time limits in which you must eliminate your enemies! If time runs out and one of the creatures is still alive, you have failed – and find yourself in the Infirmary in the south of the island.
However, if you manage to defeat your enemies and protect the medic accompanying you, you have 60 seconds to grab the reward, wipe the sweat from your brow, and continue fighting. Be aware: The higher you climb the tower, the tougher it becomes to take down your opponents. And what do you get for all the stress? Besides support and challenge crates, you will receive Destroyer Insignias, which you can exchange for valuable equipment for elite warriors.
And now the big question: Do you dare to enter the Pillar of Prophecy?!
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In Europe, it will be on May 3rd, but in North America, they are already celebrating the 2nd anniversary of TERA Rising due to the earlier release.
In addition to a variety of events, the American publisher EnMasse also gifts us an impressive trailer that summarizes the highlights of the controversial fantasy MMORPG of recent years.
TERA Rising – a new beginning
The million-dollar project has gone through turbulent times. After a spectacular launch in May 2012, the Asian AAA title gradually lost players after a few months. What caused this? There is probably no single reason, but the lack of variety in the endgame, the monotonous quests, the frustrating enchanting system, and other weaknesses at the beginning contributed to it. At that time, the pay-to-play model was also considered outdated, which exacerbated the decline.
With the transition to free-to-play in February 2013, things started to improve again; the newly added “Rising” in the name symbolically heralded a new era, a fresh start. Since then, the action MMO has been doing quite well, although more could have been achieved.
In these 2 years, quite a bit has changed in the game. From several new dungeons to an alliance system where territories are fought over, to new battlefields and numerous improvements in game design, the online role-playing game has matured in many respects. In June, we can also expect the highly anticipated new Elin class, the Reaper, or in German, the “Blade Dancer”.
While there may still be weaknesses, they should not overshadow the birthday. We will address the current state of the game another time.
TERA, mein-mmo.de wishes you all the best on the second anniversary in the West. Despite its advanced age, you still retain the new car smell. With spectacular bosses, impressive graphics, and the perhaps best action combat system in the genre, you continue to make many players happy and are still a welcome destination for new players. Much success for the future!
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Although WildStar seems to be “on everyone’s lips”, there are still a lot of gamers who haven’t even engaged with the upcoming MMO hope.
To throw a few keywords at those who are unaware, we have here ten reasons why WildStar might be worth a look.
1. Unique World
I know, I know. Not a very strong start. Every MMO claims to have a unique and incomparable world, and at its core, that’s true.
But WildStar goes a step further: Instead of changing only the color scheme and the appearance of enemies with each area change, a handful of other circumstances also shift to your advantage or disadvantage. From the changing gravity affecting jump height and fall damage to the dangerous environment that simply devours you when you step on a plant’s root, each area has its little peculiarities that can ruin the daily life for aspiring space heroes.
2. The Developers
For most players, developers are always just distant figures, and at best, one hears some filtered information from the programming area through community managers; not so with WildStar. The developers partake in forum discussions during the beta, respond to suggestions, or visit beta testers in the game to answer their questions – often multiple times a day.
[quote_right]The devs are listening![/quote_right]You can tell that the creators are not just nameless figures behind the curtains but also step into the public face of the player base, which certainly isn’t always easy.
But the often-repeated “The Devs are listening!” (“The developers are listening to you!”) is massively implemented here – rarely have you felt so connected to the developers as in the beta of this game.
3. Whacky Humor
When we talk about uniqueness, one cannot avoid mentioning the humor on the planet Nexus.
No matter if you start with the races and mention the Mordesh, space zombies in search of a cure, or the little Lopp, a rabbit race traveling through the galaxy to collect shiny objects and frequently resorting to hallucinogenic drugs to relax their day-to-day life.
Every aspect of the game is brimming with surprises. Do you see that ore lump over there? Yes, exactly that one. It is actually a 40-meter-long rock worm that will eat you as soon as you try to get at its resources.
4. Paths
A true standout feature is the path selection – this is independent of the class and determines what bonus missions you receive in the individual areas.
While soldiers receive tons of bosses and “defend the village” missions, settlers can litter the world with campfires, quest hubs, and all sorts of buff stations. Explorers investigate every corner of the planet and discover some hidden caves, whereas scientists examine every plant and creature to learn all about this strange world.
And the best part: None of this has to be done, it is not mandatory – but immensely fun.
5. Nostalgia
Despite all these innovations, WildStar feels at its core like the game you have been missing for years.
[pull_quote_right]WildStar: World of Warcraft 2.0[/pull_quote_right]It is challenging, it is exciting and hardly any battle is boring or trivial. The feeling that arises while playing is very similar to what one associates with their first MMO.
Essentially, WildStar is quite old-fashioned – and in the best possible way. It takes you by the hand where it is strictly necessary, but otherwise lets you loose on the great, unknown world that you can explore at will.
6. Endgame without end
After battling your way to level 50 with steadily increasing difficulty, WildStar is far from over. Only then does the real fun begin.
As with many other MMOs before, you can only visit the raids at the maximum level and get your face smashed by the boss foes. But it doesn’t stop at activities for up to 40 players in large groups.
From normal PvP battlegrounds to war bases that you can – together with your friends – rig with all sorts of traps, the endgame pleasure continues. But even for solo players, there is still plenty to do in the zones for max level. Not to mention the countless achievements and titles…
7. Action despite MMORPG
Most MMOs are hard to combine with the term “action”. Because even if the character heroicly conjures up a huge column of fire and it crackles on the screen, that does not hide the fact that you are only pressing one button and the character does the rest – not so on Nexus.
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Every attack must hit, and every enemy attack should ideally miss, which means for you: constant movement! Every enemy has different attack patterns, so-called telegraphs – just like you do.
Thus, each enemy type is unique, and some lazybones who stood in the red zone for half a second too long now adorn the landscape as skeletons.
8. Challenges
Whenever you might be thinking, “Hmm, these enemies are a bit easier than the last ones,” a voice booms through the speakers, “Challenge begins!” and a so-called challenge appears.
These can be relatively simple tasks like “Kill 30 of these enemies in 5 minutes” or “Reach the mountaintop within 2 minutes without being hit by one of the tornadoes”.
Depending on the challenge, there are also different ranks to achieve: bronze, silver, gold. And only the last level promises the highest chance of a wonderful piece of equipment or the fantastic housing object that you’ve been looking for for days… but don’t worry! Each challenge can be repeated after a cooldown. The direct reward motivates, making it not as mandatory as daily quests.
9. Housing
One of the arguments, if not THE reason to try out WildStar. The design possibilities of your player housing can almost be measured against the possibilities of “Minecraft” – only in much prettier graphics and with far more utility.
Because no matter what you want to make of your home, it is possible. A beautiful house for the whole Chu family, with something exploding everywhere? Easy! A shady bar that is accessible to all players, where the Mechari dance on the tables at night? Nothing simpler than that! The possibilities are endless, and even the biggest housing enemy will be converted here. Promise.
10. Aurin
Who could resist the long-eared ladies and gentlemen? If nothing else can convince you, then this species certainly will.
Have a little compassion, after all, they have just lost their home planet! So wrap your tail tightly around your waist, perk your ears up, and dive into the adventure with your Aurin!
If you do well, you’ll even get a hug. Well, you’ll get one anyway. Aurin are somehow into that. Who can blame them?
If even one of these points has spoken to you, then you should take a look at WildStar – when in doubt, just get a guest pass from a good friend, as pre-orderers get these at release as a bonus. But if you want to be there directly at launch, then now is your chance to qualify for the headstart! So what are you waiting for?
The May 13, 2014 is approaching – and with it, the excitement rises among all fans of the online role-playing game Neverwinter. Even I have a red circle around the date on my calendar! But the closer the date gets, the greater the curiosity: What new things will there be in Module 3 Curse of Icewind Dale? We already gave you a rough overview of the new content during the publication of the release date.
As previously mentioned, the next expansion revolves around the magical black ice. To obtain the hot merchandise, it is advisable to sign a mercenary contract with the Ten-Towners or the Arcane Brotherhood. But what distinguishes the two groups?
The Ten-Towners believe that the profits from the Black Ice belong to those who have mastered the harsh life in the cold lands of the North. The Arcane Brotherhood, on the other hand, strives to improve its reputation and wishes to study the Black Ice to expand knowledge.
But good intentions mean nothing if no one acts on them – and that’s where you come in! Choose one of the two sides and fight for the coveted resource that can bring you corruption or power. Depending on which path you choose, you will wear the symbol of the faction – hopefully with pride. In both cases, in addition to harvesting the black ice, it will be your task to purify the corrupted creatures of the Dwarven Valley and Icewind Pass.
However, should you find that you no longer align with the goals of the Ten-Towners or the Arcane Brotherhood, you can cancel the contract at any time, but not on the same day, and switch to the opposing faction.
All the experiences you can have on your exciting adventures in Neverwinter will finally be collectable in an Account Bank. This way, you can easily transferitems between your characters without relying on a mailbox.
What do you think of the ideas for the third module? Are you just as excited about how all of this will feel live in the game? With whom will you sign your mercenary contract? So many questions… We look forward to your answers! 🙂
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The Senior Producer Bruce MacLean has addressed an open letter to the community of the MMORPG “Star Wars: The Old Republic” and the core message is initially negative:
The announced expansion “Galactic Strongholds” will not be released on June 24, but instead on August 19.
This delay is justified by the fact that the additional time allows the developers to provide all important features of the expansion at launch and not – as originally planned – to add them gradually throughout the year.
But what exactly do you get “more” for the two months of waiting?
On one hand: Conquest events! With the strongholds (the namesake “Strongholds”), players will be able to wage battles over entire planets. Guilds can participate in conquests and extend their control over entire planets, but what rewards this entails is still uncertain – as well as whether it consists of pure PvE or PvP skirmishes or even a mix of both.
The already announced guild ships will also be expanded, making it possible to enhance the members of your guild with buffs from space, or to summon entire groups of guild members to you – no matter where you currently are.
However, the new schedule also disrupts the rewards for existing subscribers.
As before, active subscribers will receive an additional 1000 Cartel Coins on May 5.
May 12 is no longer the deadline for securing early access to Galactic Strongholds; the new date for that is July 16. All players who already have an active subscription that expires after that do not need to be disappointed.
BioWare is offering compensation in the form of two titles, a pet, and still the NarShaddaa Sky Palace to all who have a subscription on May 12 – but only at the official launch of the expansion.
You can find the open letter, with a list of all features and rewards, in full here.
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Everquest – for me, it was a game that was already out-of-date when I started with MMORPGs. I completely missed the second Everquest. But of course, I heard about Everquest.
Anyone who has ever played an MMORPG has heard of it. Because former Everquest players can’t stop talking about it. They tell you about hours-long boss fights where 14 healers had to coordinate their healing spells to the second so that the tank, after being hit for 98% of his health pool every second, could survive the next hit. They tell you about bonus levels and new races, about the twentieth expansion and who knows what else. All of these things always sounded terribly outdated and out of touch to me. When I saw screens, I only felt confirmed.
And I felt somewhat similarly about Sony, I admit. A huge, somewhat faceless company that churned out gigantic titles with massive licenses that I couldn’t connect with at all. I found them soulless. I preferred smaller games with fresh ideas. Some underdogs.
Then came Everquest Next. With those very new and fresh ideas. They heavily draw from sandbox elements, allowing players to create entire worlds with Landmark, and suddenly Sony Online is the coolest developer on the market, has a great image, and everyone is looking forward to it. What is the reason for that?
In my opinion, it is due to John Smedley. Quite oddly. The man has been in the business for 22 years, has worked his way up the hierarchy over the years, and has now reached the top of SOE, managing to cast the giant in a completely new light.
A Chief Developer You Can Relate To?
He presents himself as incredibly transparent and informal. In an AMA a year ago, he talked about StarWarsGalaxies. Many players still hate him for the decisions he made back then. When confronted about it, he admits: “Yeah, that was total nonsense. I messed it up.”
If you’re used to the polished speech of others in the gaming industry, such comments definitely catch your ear.
When asked about the emulator that fans want to use to keep SWG alive, he candidly says: “Officially, I think that’s totally stupid. But only officially.” When asked about the transition from Planetside 2 to Pro7-AG and how Station Cash is now worthless and only Pro7 Cash matters, he pragmatically responds: “If there are any issues, here is my email address. I will personally take care of it.”
And otherwise, this veteran of the gaming industry seems to be a doer 2.0, whose top commandments are transparency, communication, and customer proximity. And they appear to do this not because they have to, but because they simply can’t do otherwise.
Smedley does not come across as a corporate person at the head of a huge company, but rather like a young Kickstarter, who is campaigning for support for his project with 20 fans and a coffee machine at his back.
Revolution from Above
It used to be different. He did interact with fans, but the distance was always clear. Here is the developer and over there the customers, who complain without really knowing how much effort and passion goes into the projects. It often got a bit rough.
But Smedley has now channeled this need for communication into productive avenues. On a developer blog, he shares his thoughts on the sandbox. He maintains a lively exchange with the fans regarding Everquest Next, and the company’s image has completely changed.
The question is whether Everquest Next and Landmark can follow this example. Apparently, there are already special items for sale in the alpha – for cash. This doesn’t quite match the image of a hero who sets out to change the entire gaming culture. But even he has to eat.
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For my part, I am looking forward to Everquest Next, and that’s more than I could ever say for Everquest or Everquest II. Who would have thought that the gaming revolution in MMORPGs would actually come from above, from Sony?
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This boss fight is part of my very first dungeon run in The Elder Scrolls Online. I only went in there because a friend recommended it to me to gather some XP and a skill point, as my character was significantly underleveled and I had some catching up to do.
It was certainly not the worst piece of advice I have received so far. But see the result for yourself!
Alternative Title: Subjective perception of one’s own class and how wrong one can be about it. 😉
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Yes, I know… Not another World of Warcraft news. But there are just things that need to be addressed – and that is this year’s BlizzCon. The Blizzard storm will sweep over the Anaheim Convention Center in California from November 7 to 8, 2014, hopefully leaving excited fans in its wake!
As every year, there will be exciting information about new games from Blizzard, you can exclusively try them out and discuss with the developers. But the eSports tournaments featuring professional players from all over the world are always exciting to watch as well.
Are you coming home again?
But before you pack up the care package for the journey, strap on your backpack, and pilgrimage to the airport, we want to draw your attention to the price: A proud 199 US Dollars (plus applicable taxes and fees) will be the cost of admission. Whether the BlizzCon is worth that much to you, you’ll need to decide relatively soon, as the sale of online tickets will take place from Thursday, May 8, at 4:00 AM (CEST) and on Saturday, May 10, at 7:00 PM (CEST).
Do you also want to participate in the legendary benefit dinner on November 6? Then save up a total of 750 US Dollars (also plus applicable taxes and fees) – that already includes the admission fee for the BlizzCon. The proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and you will have the opportunity to meet game developers, executives, and other Blizzard staff. The sale for this will begin on May 14 at 4 AM (CEST).
And now to be honest:
Is it worth it to you? Have you perhaps been to a BlizzCon before? Do you prefer to wait for the information online?
But amidst all the excitement for the upcoming event, a few questions still arise…
That does not seriously mean that Warlords of Draenor will only come AFTER the BlizzCon, right?
Maybe not until the next birthday of World of Warcraft?
Doesn’t the WoD Beta start in early summer?
And if WoD does come out beforehand – what do they want to announce? The next expansion for WoW?
Questions upon questions… And I am so impatient!
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In a statement to the fans, Matt Firor, the lead developer behind the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, has now addressed the problems plaguing his baby. There are many issues, most notably bugs, dupes, gold sellers, and bots. However, Firor is optimistic. While he acknowledged difficulties, he stated that the game is on a good path.
Gold Sellers and Bots as the Main Problems
Firor made it clear in his statement that he is not an out-of-touch armchair general who only hears about player complaints through emails or reports, but he and his staff also play The Elder Scrolls Online. They have also noticed the bots camping in caves, making it difficult for honest players to have fun. Zenimax is doing everything in its power to combat bots and gold sellers.
And the fight is already bearing fruit: First, gold sellers were in the chat, then in in-game mail, and now they have started fake guilds to invite players and harass them with their offers.
Numerous bots, cheaters, and gold sellers have already been imprisoned. Forever.
In the meantime, many bots have already been banned, and more are being banned. The fight against bots and gold sellers is not a sprint but a marathon.
The gold sellers are also responsible for some players being dissatisfied with support. Bots and gold sellers make up 85% of the support’s workload. Other issues sometimes fall by the wayside.
Firor Comments on the Dupes
Firor also addressed the two most recent dupes. Items in the game could be duplicated by exploiting a faulty guild bank mechanic or by errors in the system mail. In the first dupe, they reacted immediately, closed the guild banks, and removed involved players from the game. Wrongfully banned players were able to log in again after eight hours. According to Firor, they have contained the problem and it is not widespread enough to massively damage the in-game economy.The second dupe bug, which has to do with apprentices in crafting professions, was also resolved quickly and occurred in a much smaller dimension.
However, the two fixes for the dupes led to significantly more maintenance work than originally planned.
In conclusion of his letter, Firor also addressed the announced first content expansion Kargstein. The adventure zone for the endgame will soon be deployed to the test server and go live in 7 to 10 days. Firor attested that The Elder Scrolls Online is in generally good shape, which can only improve in the future.
Mein-mmo says:
Yes, this is the statement everyone has been waiting for, and it turns out as one could expect. The critical question will be whether the impact of the dupes on the in-game economy is really as minimal as Firor suggests. It would be very much in the interest of the game and its community.
Apparently, the first major blow against botters has now occurred with the internal loot timer for cave bosses. This is definitely a step in the right direction. The consequences of the dupes could probably only have been fully resolved with a massive intervention in the game—a rollback. That there is no talk of this was actually to be expected. One would have had to exorcise the devil with Beelzebub.
The game is now entering a decisive phase. Players face the choice of allowing their subscription to expire or renewing it. The prospect of new content with Kargstein is much more appealing than the prospect of a rollback.
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ArcheAge, the MMORPG with sandbox elements, is currently live in Russia under the supervision of mail.ru. However, they recently implemented a terrible IP ban to keep Western European onlookers at bay.
So we are left with only the longing gaze at videos. In today’s video about the role-playing hope, it’s about classes and crafting. It sounds boring, but it’s an exciting matter in ArcheAge. The freedom and choices are immense. Interesting synergy effects are available. But see for yourself!
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Dear WildStar fans and those who want to become one or do not know better yet: This weekend, from Friday to Monday, a bonus beta weekend will take place. And basically, everyone can participate. Free of charge.
No hocus pocus is necessary for this, as a simple registration on the official WildStar website is sufficient.
We invite every person who has ever registered for WildStar to this beta event this weekend. That’s a lot of people – so you will meet plenty of friends to have fun with in battlegrounds, adventures, dungeons, and more!
But that’s not all! The level cap will be raised to level 25. This also means that you can now undertake the adventure “Northern Wilderness” at the new “end level”. Additionally, you will receive a cool hoverboard from the transport merchant.
The only downside, at least for some players: There is still no German localization, which is causing lively discussions on social networks. Not everyone speaks English, and the release isn’t far off either. Hopefully, the German version won’t end up giving the impression that it was done at the last minute. It can end well, but it doesn’t have to. The biggest challenge will probably be transferring WildStar’s humor into German in such a way that the wit doesn’t get lost along the way to the Nexus. But I’m optimistic for now.
P.S. Friday, from 3 PM to Monday, at 8 AM.
P.P.S. There is now this news in German as well (see source).
http://youtu.be/p95sNB-8Ju4
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So, was did your Easter bunny do? If you haven’t had enough of the egg hunt, take your chance to get something from the Easter bunny in World of Warcraft for a bit longer. You can celebrate the Noblegarden and snag rewards until April 28, 2014.
As a player of the Alliance, you should go to
Azure Watch
Dolanaar
Goldshire or
Kharanos
as a member of the Horde go to
Brill
Blade’s Edge
Bloodhoof Village or
Falcon Wing Square
and start the egg hunt there. In Shattrath, both factions can celebrate Easter together.
The little colorfully dyed eggs are hiding in all possible – and impossible – places, even under carts, in boxes, etc. – So keep your eyes open. Whether you stay mobile during the egg hunt or stay in one place is up to you – both tactics have their pros and cons. If you already have the Egg Basket, use it to move 60% faster during the event.
But no matter what you do – the important thing is: Don’t lose your nerves! Since the cross-server zones can be very crowded, it’s a powder keg just before explosion. If you have the opportunity, try to hunt for your eggs in the early morning hours or late at night – experience shows that it’s less busy then.
In the eggs, you’ll find either your rewards directly or Noblegarden Chocolate, which you need to collect to buy Easter items. Of course, there are again daily quests, where you can snag gold or Blooming Branches.
I found one! – Find a colorfully dyed egg.
Chocoholic – Eat 100 Noblegarden Chocolate during the event.
Desert Flower – Wear the Spring Robe and plant a flower in the Barrens, Desolace, Silithus, Tanaris, and Thousand Needles.
Blushing Bride – Kiss someone in an elegant dress while you wear a white tuxedo shirt and black tuxedo pants. The required clothing can be found in the colorful eggs or purchased from the Noblegarden vendor.
Hard Boiled – During the Noblegarden event, place an egg in the Hot Springs of Golakka in the Un’Goro Crater while in Bunny form. For this achievement, you need a teammate to transform you into a rabbit.
Spring Fever – Find a mate for your Spring Bunny to cuddle with in the listed towns. These differ depending on Horde/Alliance, but are easily accessible.
Noblegarden – Hide a colorfully dyed egg in Stormwind or Silvermoon, this is also dependent on your faction.
Of Bunnies and Bunnies – Use Spring Flowers to put bunny ears on female characters of level 18 or higher. For this achievement, make sure to check out Dalaran or Shattrath. If you frequently visit the banks or neutral auction house, you’re sure to find all the required races.
Have fun searching and collecting! If you’ve been diligent, by the end you can claim not only the title “The Noble”, but also a Swift Springstrider and Spring Bunny as your own!
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Over time, I keep getting questions about The Elder Scrolls Online and often they are even the same ones. For this reason, I have now recorded this video here to answer the most important and frequently asked questions about TESO.
Table of Contents: • Which class should I play as DD/Tank/Healer? 0:33 • Magicka or Stamina? 0:57 • Which race is best for class XY? 1:42 • Which armor type should I choose? 2:26 • What are veteran ranks? 3:02 • How should I morph ability XY or what does “morphing” actually mean? 4:03 • How do I become a vampire/werewolf? 4:50 • Can I take abilities from multiple skill lines or do I have to choose one? 5:46 • Where is the auction house? 6:17 • Is it important to collect all sky shards? 6:40 • Is it worth buying a horse? 7:16 • Can I wear the armor design of other races? 8:10 • Can I level in Cyrodiil? 8:52
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The fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is now fully in the sights of hackers and exploiters. After a first exploit was fixed over the weekend, new reports emerged on Easter Sunday that it was possible to cheat in the game. The hackers themselves are calling for a rollback. This would mean that every player would lose what they achieved in the last few days.
Sharks in Bloody Water
Hackers, cheaters, and exploiters are a bit like sharks in the ocean. Once they smell blood, they go into a frenzy. A triple-A MMORPG that is likely played by over two million people is highly attractive prey. After all, virtual gold can be converted into real euros.
The loot is even more attractive when the game seems to be so vulnerable and hurt. The Elder Scrolls Online is considered, as discussed in forums, to be a “Client-Trust-Heavy” game. This makes it susceptible to all sorts of tools and tricks that no longer work in other games.
At launch, reports of speed hacks and bots were already piling up. Zenimax acted quickly against it.
Guild Bank Exploit Fixed
On Good Friday, an exploit was made known that allowed players to duplicate items at will, a so-called dupe exploit. They are feared because they can massively disrupt the in-game economy. An item is simply worthless if it can be created out of thin air. Interestingly, the exploit could be used to craft items that not only provide a gold advantage but also a gear advantage.
New Dupes Have Surfaced Over the Weekend
After the exploit was fixed and some players were hit by the ban hammer, one might have thought that the commotion had come to an end. One would want that for the game. After all, Zenimax has its hands full. Every day, they are dealing with new issues. Just this morning, a patch was deployed to address the most urgent problems of the fantasy giant. Numerous dead-end quests are being fixed. Furthermore, during the latest wave of bans, they seem to have gone a bit overboard and have now unbanned some players. So they have fixed the worst leaks for now and can now breathe a sigh of relief, right? Not at all.
On Easter Sunday, reports surfaced in relevant forums that additional bugs in the game were allowing item dupes. This time even easier and in a way that can actually happen randomly. Probably the exploit came to light due to a recent bug. It is related to the loading screen where many players were stuck recently.
Exploiter Calls for Rollback
The impact on the in-game economy and the game remains highly dangerous and seems devastating. How Zenimax intends to control this is completely unclear.
An exploiter has detailed in a forum post which mechanisms he used to “wash,” “distribute,” and conceal the gold he “earned” through the first dupe bug from the eyes of the GMs. Apparently, he has learned quite a bit from mafia movies and documentaries.
Ironically, the exploiter is now calling for Zenimax to roll back. In his view, the game would otherwise be worthless, as every achievement and success is tainted by the illegally acquired gold and items in the game.
As ironic as it sounds and as much as it will upset many “honest” players: The hacker is not wrong. A rollback would be the only “clean” method to push so much toothpaste back into the tube.
The new exploits are so severe that Zenimax is faced with the question of whether to accept a rollback or damage the in-game economy for months. However, a rollback would likely alienate many customers. Here, one is faced with the choice between plague and cholera. In the short term, a rollback would certainly be met with a terrible shitstorm. Every player would lose what they achieved in the past days. The middle way will likely be to ban as many cheaters as possible, remove as much duped gold and equipment from the game, but it will be nearly impossible to catch everything or even a large part. Hopefully, the “duped” money will not turn out too negatively for the players.
The critical question remains: How widespread is this? How much does it really affect the in-game economy and how does it impact each individual? And who can be banned this time? The newly discovered exploits are so simple in nature that the defense for a ban is obvious: I knew nothing about it.
It is to be hoped that a really good game will slowly navigate into calmer waters. But when you hear reports about “Client-Trust-Heavy” games, that seems a long way off.
A statement from Zenimax regarding the recent problems is still pending, we will provide it as soon as we hear something.
The huge April update for Guild Wars 2 brought a lot of fresh air to the online role-playing game last week – and huge trouble! The idea of Mega-Servers is fundamentally great, however, there were issues with the implementation.
Soon you will be able to easily play any PvE map with your friends, regardless of your home world! By rearranging the relationship between players and the world, we can connect you with people who provide you with the best social experience in PvE. […]
What does this mean exactly? We will get to the technical side shortly. But fundamentally, this means that on every map you play, you will encounter more friends, guildmates, people who speak your language, and overall meet more of the same players. It also means that there will be more players on all maps going on adventures, allowing us to provide you with the best possible PvE experience.
Sounds like a good idea at first, right? But just a few hours after the update, there was criticism of the new system. Screenshots with excerpts from chat logs were posted in the official forum. Everything was present, from three languages in just a few lines of a “conversation” to wild insults. Those who didn’t intend to refresh their repertoire of swear words in foreign languages were quickly very annoyed.
Unfortunately, this was not the only problem. The system does not take into account factors such as friends and guilds – which were actually decisive reasons for starting this system at all. Guild members reported that it is still not possible to gather in the capital for role-playing, or even to see each other. A no-go! But the good news is:
ArenaNet has responded
In the meantime, a hotfix has been implemented that optionally puts an end to this distress. In the chat options, you can select that only messages from players who have set the same language in the client will be displayed. This initially alleviates the biggest pain by not displaying foreign-language messages. However, this gives rise to further/new problems:
What about players who play in English but play with their German friends?
How will guild members and friends be able to meet up again in capitals? How are guilds supposed to initiate joint actions when everyone is assigned to different maps?
How will WvW raids be organized if the enemy is eavesdropping?
How can you avoid the risk of landing on a completely different map while waiting for an event and just porting to the capital to look for allies – and not being able to participate in the event?
It’s a shame that ArenaNet hasn’t learned from the issues in Rift , where players constantly clash on battlefields because one side does not understand the other’s language or does not want to speak it. We will keep you updated on how the Mega-Servers in Guild Wars 2 continue!
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A lot has happened since the peaceful goddess Althea created her world and was poisoned by her sister Vestinel in a fit of furious envy. With the eternal slumber of the goddess, war and hostility entered the continent of Althea, opening the gates for Vestinel’s nightmares and wicked dragons, whose corruption drew the land further into darkness and terrorized the inhabitants of Althea.
Decades have passed since a mysterious sage foretold the birth of a prophetess who is meant to restore balance to the world, and finally the stars have testified that the time is ripe for her to face her destiny.
If it weren’t for the immortal dragons and their fanatical followers, whose intentions for the young girl and her abilities look very different. In a treacherous ambush, the minions of the dragon cult captured the delicate prophetess Rose, and now it is up to a group of chosen heroes to find and protect the prophetess, ensuring that she fulfills her destiny and on this path finds the grail that can awaken Althea from her eternal slumber.
The Anime Action MMORPG from Korea in transition
A few weeks ago, the free-to-play MMORPG Dragon Nest Europe turned 1 year old! One can look back on quite an eventful year, from a publisher change to the introduction of 2 new classes, to the increase of the max level from 40 to 60 (more information can be found here: http://www.dragonnest.eu/)
The free anime action MMO stands out particularly for its free-aiming combat system and a purely skill-based PvP system, where equipment doesn’t provide value bonuses. In addition to fast-paced, varied battles in individually adjustable dungeons and extensive combo possibilities, it is necessary to defeat powerful dragons in 8-man raids after reaching the max level with one of the 6 basic classes.
Whether for PvE players or PvP players, Dragon Nest Europe offers challenging PvP battles, story-driven character development, increasingly demanding endgame content, a farming system, and a sophisticated equipment upgrade system, as well as customizable skill trees, allowing players to experience the Asian free-to-play success in Europe. A visit could be worthwhile for anime fans and those who enjoy action combat systems like Tera.
http://youtu.be/lN2UHQ2W1vY
In this Let’s Play from ALL EYES ON GAMES, you also get a good impression of how the MMORPG plays at the beginning.
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