Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 7.11 – All info about the new Fatal Raid and the changes

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 8 minutes

Patch 7.11 of Final Fantasy XIV is available starting today and includes the new Fatal Raid “A Second Future (fatal).” You can read all the info about it and what else the patch has to offer here at MeinMMO. 

What kind of raid is this? The fatal raids, also known as “Ultimate Raids,” represent the most challenging content in Final Fantasy XIV. In “A Second Future (fatal),” you return to the bright world of the first shard and face a freezing Ryne once more. 

The hunt for the first kill of the raid has also begun. You can find out how to participate and what else you should know here. 

The trailer for the current patch series gives you a taste:

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All information about the fatal raid in patch 7.11: “A Second Future (fatal)” 

All about the requirements 

What requirements does the raid have? To unlock the content, you must first level a Warrior or Mage to level 100. Additionally, the epic raid “Arkadion – Halfweight R4 (epic)” must have been completed. 

Where do I unlock the new raid? You can unlock the fatal raid at the Traveling Bard in Tulliyollal at coordinates X:11.1, Y:14.6, as soon as you meet the requirements. 

How do I enter the raid? You need a full group of 8 players to enter. The content is accessed via the duty finder for challenging content. 

Is there a time limit? Yes, you have about 120 minutes to complete the content. 

Is there a job restriction? Yes, if you enter the raid with double jobs, the limit bar will no longer fill automatically over time. However, this does not exclude bonus growth from actions like healing an ally just before they die or interrupting an enemy’s special attack. You can read more about this change here: Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 7.11 finally gives healers something to do 

All about the rewards 

What items do you get for completion? For each completion, there is a totem for each player as well as a weapon chest that can be rolled on. These each contain an Ultimate Edenmor weapon with an item level of 735. The content adjusts to the job with which the chest is opened. Additionally, the music rolls “Return to Oblivion (Scions & Sinners: Band)” and “A Sundering of Light” may be included. 

Is there a limit for the chests? Each player can receive 1x per week one chest and one totem for completing the content. Group members who have already received the reward this week do not affect the count of rewards for the completion. 

Where can I exchange the totems? The totems can be exchanged for Ultimate Edenmor weapons at Uah’shepya in Resolution Nine at coordinates X:8.7, Y:13.5. 

How many totems do I need for a weapon? You need exactly 1 totem for each weapon you wish to exchange. 

Is there an achievement for completion? Yes, the achievement “You are mine and I am yours” is achieved upon completion and grants you the title “Source of Legends.” 

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These are the changes the patch brings 

What else can you expect? In addition to the new raid, the patch also includes some adjustments to jobs in PvP, aimed at improving balance. 

A new chapter has also been added to New Game+, which you can unlock after completing the role quest “The Powers of Vidraal,” allowing you to experience the role quests once more. 

Additionally, new items have been added and issues have been fixed. You can read the complete patch notes on page 2. 

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CoD Black Ops 6: One of the strongest weapons just got even better – at least for some players

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the XM4 has been part of the meta for weeks. Now, the assault rifle could become even better for some players.

Which weapon is being referred to? The XM4, one of the assault rifles in Black Ops 6. It is one of the most popular weapons and has been part of the meta of Black Ops 6 since its release.

  • The assault rifle stands out as a reliable all-rounder and is also available at level 0.
  • The XM4 is a compromise of all weapon attributes: it has fairly high damage, a well-controllable recoil, solid mobility, and an acceptable rate of fire.
  • The XM4 is not particularly strong or weak in any area, which allows it to perform well at both short and long distances, without being the best choice.

Now, the XM4 could become particularly attractive for players who want to use the assault rifle at longer distances.

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New attachment eliminates recoil of the XM4

How has the weapon improved? In Black Ops 6, the event “Hit-List” is currently taking place, where the community can unlock various content if they collectively achieve enough kills. During this event, the CoD community has reached a milestone and unlocked the new weapon attachment “Buffer Weight Stock”.

The Buffer Weight Stock reduces the recoil of a weapon at the expense of mobility and aim down sights (ADS) speed; however, it cannot be equipped on all weapons. You can use the stock on the XM4, the XMG, and the DM-10.

The XM4 becomes a very strong fully automatic option at greater distances due to the attachment, as the recoil is extremely easy to control with the Buffer Weight Stock. Compared to the “Balanced Stock,” for example, the horizontal recoil is a strong 60% lower.

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Not for aggressive players

Why is it only better for some players? The new attachment primarily provides an improvement when you fight at medium to long distances and have difficulties hitting your opponents due to recoil.

If you’re primarily fighting at short distances and aggressively attacking your opponents, the new attachment offers no advantage – at short distances, the recoil of the XM4 is anyway easy to control.

Since you lose mobility and ADS speed with the Buffer Weight Stock, you should rather opt for a different stock at short distances. Here we present such a build for the XM4: CoD Black Ops 6: XM4 Build – This is how you should play the all-rounder

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Two students were punished for using AI on a homework assignment – now a court rules

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

AI can help with learning, but it can also cause trouble between parents and teachers. A cheating case went to court.

What did the students use AI for? Two students at a high school in the USA used artificial intelligence (AI) in December 2023 to write a history assignment. They submitted text created by AI. The school discovered this and punished them with a record of the incident and a failing grade (via Arstechnica).

The parents of one student went to court to contest this. They challenged both the accusation and the entry in the disciplinary record. Both were seen as potentially damaging for the future. The parents wanted to expedite the proceedings and obtain what is called provisional protection. This is intended to prevent harm to the plaintiff until a court ruling is made (via Bloomberglaw). In this case, the parents wanted to prevent the disciplinary record and poor grades from jeopardizing their son’s applications.

How did the case turn out for the students? The judge ruled in favor of the school, and the students had to rewrite the essay individually. However, the disciplinary record will remain in their files. A final verdict is still pending. But the judge’s ruling shows how little he values the parents’ position.

Interestingly, however, is what exactly is being contested. Because students are allowed to use AI in everyday school life – just not for submitted text.

On MeinMMO, we have our expertise in gaming and everything related. However, we cannot provide a legal assessment. A court will have to decide on the legality of the lawsuit.

If you want to deal with German or US law, please contact a lawyer you trust. More information can be found directly at the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Students have built a spy glasses that also includes AI. We present the project, which aims to highlight the dangers of technology, in article form. You can watch the associated video directly:

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AI allowed, but not like this

Does the school allow the use of AI? The high school allows students to use AI for research, brainstorming, or outlining; but not to produce text for submission. However, the parents argued in court that this is not explicitly prohibited in school documents. In a handbook, the school explicitly prohibits the use of AI in the following cases according to Arstechnica (via court document website: courtlistener):

[Students] may not use AI tools during tests, when completing homework, or in connection with class assignments, unless explicitly permitted.

The parents did not see this as applicable to the case.

How did the students get caught? The online portal that was used for digital submission immediately detected the AI passages in the homework. Further investigations confirmed the suspicion.

The school also uncovered how little time the student actively worked on the online document: barely an hour. Meanwhile, their classmates needed seven to nine hours for the assignment. Additionally, the AI invented books as sources.

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AI is also a highly debated topic at universities. Here it can help with teaching and research, but it can also be misused. An educator recently faced a situation that exceeded her worst fears: Professor gives students a simple task – but they still use a brazen aid

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A New Space Game on Steam Ruins Friendships and Players Love It

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

In Void Crew, you control your own spaceship together with friends and fight in space battles. The title is already very well received among players on Steam.

What kind of game is this? The developers describe Void Crew as a “chaotic cooperative roguelite game.” You take a spaceship, gather your crew, and fight in space battles against a mysterious threat.

After a little over a year in Early Access, the update to version 1.0 was released on November 25. For this milestone, you can get the game on Steam for €20 instead of €25. However, this offer is only valid until December 4, 2024.

  • Here is the link to Void Crew on Steam

You can watch the launch trailer here:

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Division of labor in space

How does Void Crew play? Before you dive into one of the missions, you choose a spaceship. It should ideally match the size of your crew. For solo players, a more compact model is recommended, allowing you to switch stations quickly. Next, you select your talents.

There are four talent trees, each supporting different roles:

  • The pilot controls the spaceship
  • The engineer keeps it running
  • The gunner sits at the guns
  • The scavenger uses their grappling hook to leave the spaceship and loot wrecks

When selecting your talents, you are not restricted to one class: If you prefer to have a wide range, you can draw from any talent tree. However, by doing so, you forgo some powerful abilities that are only available late in the individual talent trees.

Once you are done with your preparation, you take the Void Jump. There, you choose your next destination on a map, and you can select from three random missions. These differ in difficulty and range from escort missions to locating and destroying enemy spaceships.

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Best enjoyed cooperatively with friends

How is the game being received currently? Out of over 3,000 user reviews on Steam, 88% are positive. Many players are absolutely thrilled, although some report technical issues. Most recommend the game for cooperative players, even though it can test a friendship here and there.

  • hampter on Steam: “My buddy gifted me the game, so I opened the airlock and froze nearly the whole ship”
  • Dusttin on Steam: “10/10, my friends removed me on Steam”
  • Ceigetank on Steam: “I did a Void Jump while a friend was not in the seat and turned him into red paste. Good game”

In Void Crew, fans of Mass Effect can truly unleash their inner Commander Shepard. There was also hope for another game that will now not be released after all. Why? You can learn about it here: The new game from the former “Mass Effect” chief is dead and will never be released

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Diablo 4 ensures with Season 7 that you don’t waste your time repeatedly on the same quest

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

In Diablo 4, each class unlocks a special mechanic with a quest. Many players find this class quest annoying, but Blizzard is planning changes for Season 7 to make it more enjoyable.

A significant “Quality of Life” change that Blizzard has planned for Season 7 relates to the class quests you need to complete in Diablo 4. You receive the class quest at a certain level, which unlocks a special mechanic – such as the Golem with the Necromancer or the Enchanting slots with the Sorceress.

This is the problem with the quest: Currently, you have to complete the class quest each time you level a class. Even if you’ve already played it in a previous season – or if multiple player characters of the same class are played within the season. Starting with Season 7, this is set to be simplified.

What is going to change? In the “Campfire Chat” livestream, the developers explained on November 21, 2024, that they have planned a change for the class quests in Diablo 4 for Season 7. You will only need to complete the special quest once to unlock it permanently for the respective class. However, if you want, you can still choose to complete the class quest.

Game designer Charles Dunn explains in the YouTube stream:

For players who have already completed this: You must first log in with this character to activate the unlock for your entire account. Once that is done, every new Sorceress you create will immediately unlock the first enchanting slot as soon as she reaches level 15. The second slot will then be unlocked at level 30.

The exact level varies for each class, as it depends on when this mechanic would typically be unlocked. However, you do not have to go through the entire quest line again. But for those of you who enjoy playing these quests, there will be quite an attractive reward if you choose to do them. The mechanic will, however, be available to you directly.

It should work somewhat like the Altars of Lilith, notes design director Colin Finer. You “collect” them once and unlock them for all player characters on the realm. Finer adds that you can log in with both the seasonal character for the unlock and in the eternal realm.

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“Class quests are a pointless waste of time”

What does the community say about this? On Reddit, Esoteriqism writes in his post that while this change is small, it is significant. He is glad that he no longer has to complete the class quest multiple times to do theory crafting for his characters.

The sentiment in the thread shows that the change is well received by the community. ZebraSandwich4Lyf writes: “Yes, this is a great change. Class quests are a pointless waste of time. It was really annoying to have to do them multiple times.”

Several users note that the class quest for Druids is particularly annoying. Hvanderw writes: “For some reason, I always want to play [Druids], but I hate clearing the base, then doing the quest, and finally unlocking everything. Just terrible.”

And even hardcore players welcome the “Quality of Life” change. Banhammer300 notes that he has already completed the class quest of the Spiritborne 7 times this season – among all the deaths of his player characters. And Sjwt writes: “For HC players, this is a big change. I personally love it.”

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In the comments, some users also mention that with a new feature, you will soon not need to create new player characters to do theory crafting. Some players create multiple characters in one season to test different skills and builds. But with a new function, you can finally just switch between builds starting with Season 7. You can find out more about it here: Diablo 4 brings a feature that players have been waiting for since release with Season 7

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A Publisher Finally Gives Up, Removes Annoying Feature from Its Games on Steam and Epic Games

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam and Epic Games, a feature has been removed from almost all games of the publisher 2K that has annoyed many players for years. They are now happy.

Which feature is it? The game publisher 2K has always included a feature in its games that provided little benefit to players: an automatic startup of the in-house 2K launcher. For most players, it was just a program that prevented them from launching the actual game.

While the launcher did provide an overview of their own games and a store, those who purchased their games on Steam or Epic Games hardly used these features. 2K seems to have realized this as well.

A game that you can now play without any detours is Mafia 2: Definitive Edition; you can find the trailer for the game here:

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Annoying feature is being removed

What has been removed? The 2K launcher, which launched every time you wanted to play a game from the publisher, has been discontinued. In an announcement on their website (via support.2k.com), the developers state that the launcher is being discontinued. In the future, when you start the games, you will be taken directly into the game instead of the 2K launcher.

Another launcher, the so-called “2K Launcher Beta,” which was only available with the game “Sid Meier’s Civilization V,” has also been shut down. However, other games are also affected, such as:

  • The BioShock series
  • The Quarry
  • The Mafia: Definitive Edition Trilogy
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns
  • and other 2K brand games

For some titles like XCOM 2 and XCOM: Chimera Squad, you will need to take some additional steps to remove the launcher. The publisher has created help articles on these games on their website (via support.2k.com) that explain how to remove the launcher there. However, for many games, just restarting Steam and a small update will be enough to play them without the launcher in the future.

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How is the community reacting to the discontinuation? The community is happy that the launcher is history. It seems to be less about the launcher itself and more about the general phenomenon of these programs. Players are expressing their desire for the end of further launchers in the comments.

  • TheTerminatorQc via Reddit: “Rockstar Launcher next, please.”
  • @DarkFury1424 via X.com: “Launchers need to disappear. There should be no need for them, they are annoying and no one cares about them. There is a much higher chance I will spend additional money on your game for DLC if developers just remove the damn launchers.”
  • Umbruh_Prime via Reddit: “Now we need to get rid of the rest of them.”

So far, there are no indications that other publishers plan to discontinue their launchers. Many voices are especially talking about the Rockstar Launcher, which is likely a thorn in the side of most. Whether a launcher will also be used with GTA 6 remains to be seen. A former developer of GTA 6 explains what phase the game is currently in.

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Player tests one of the strongest cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Do you sometimes feel like you’re unlucky with the coin toss in Pokémon TCG Pocket? One player has recorded how often he actually got lucky with Misty during the coin toss.

What does Misty bring? Misty’s Trainer card is mainly designed for use with Water Pokémon. The player chooses one of their Pokémon and keeps tossing a coin until it lands on heads. The number of heads determines how many Energy cards can be attached to that Pokémon.

This way, players can get Energy early in the game, allowing their Water Pokémon to quickly use their strongest attacks that require a lot of Energy. Good combinations include Misty with Articuno-ex, Lapras, or Gyarados.

However, it should be random whether heads or tails comes up in the coin toss. It can happen that the coin shows tails on the very first toss, rendering the card ineffective. One player has tested how well Misty works for him.

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Player tracks statistics on how well Misty works for him

What does his statistic show? The player started using Misty for his deck. Out of curiosity, he began recording how the results looked for Misty’s coin tosses. 

He shares his bad luck in the Reddit forum and shows that he got heads only four times out of 19 tosses. In one of those 4 tosses, he even managed to throw heads twice in a row, but then the streak ended.

Our MeinMMO editor Lydia can relate to this. She also feels like her opponent always has a lucky streak. The terrible match, where Rosanna would have been a good counter, can be seen here:

Our MeinMMO editor Lydia had a lot of bad luck.

The Reddit user feels like something isn’t right. The community reacts to his statistics and responds that this could very well be the case.

What does the community say? For the fans, the statistic is not conclusive. His test is merely a random sampling. For a more conclusive statistic, he would need to make at least 100 or 1,000 attempts.

Thus, it could be that the player simply had bad luck. His attempt does not prove that the coin tosses aren’t fair.

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However, TCG Pocket is still a game where the developers can determine the outcomes of the coin tosses. User ChrAshpo10 suspects that the odds could still be manipulated. 

User Mystereevan believes that this is the case with Misty. For him, every other coin toss results in nearly a 50:50 split, but with Misty, he stands at 30 (heads):70 (tails). 

What experiences have you had? Let us know in the comments if you have Misty in your deck and how often she has been helpful for you.

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, an event at the Wonder Choice runs for only a few more days. However, many players think the rewards are too meager. They hope the developers will handle it differently in the next event: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Players are upset about the new event because the rewards are too weak

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23,000 games have disappeared from Steam in Germany – the community has a plan to bring them back

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Numerous older games have recently disappeared for German players on Steam. However, the community is committed to bringing the players back.

Why have the games disappeared? On November 15, 2024, a legal regulation came into effect in Germany requiring all games on Steam to have an age rating. The reasoning behind this action lies in youth protection.

This resulted in 23,000 unverified games disappearing from the platform for German players. This primarily affects older games, as all games released on Steam since 2020 must undergo an age rating as part of the release process.

While many players miss some of their games, the community has a plan to bring the games back.

Among the many titles on Steam, there are some curiosities, such as Supermarket Together. You can watch the trailer here:

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Small process, big effect

What is this plan? As soon as the developers of a game perform the age rating for their game on Steam, the title will also reappear in the libraries of German players. This process is a quick one that takes only a few minutes.

The community call on Reddit aims to contact the developers and studios of the affected games and ask them to complete the age rating for their games. Additionally, the post includes a guide for developers on how to perform the rating.

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While the chance of reaching large studios might be lower, especially indie developers could be relatively easy to contact. This could mean that some of the 23,000 missing games will be available again in the foreseeable future.

Did you know that the games you purchase through Steam and similar platforms are not actually yours? Just a few weeks ago, there was a small change at Steam that is meant to remind you of this fact even more: Steam now reminds you that the purchased games don’t really belong to you

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Dragonite Deck – How to Use the Strong Dragon Effectively

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

The relatively easy-to-collect Dragoran deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket is an interesting deck with a special feature. We have summarized how it is set up and what makes it special for you.

For most current decks that can be found in the Tier List of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you need to collect some very rare cards. If you have found such a card, you usually still need to be lucky enough to get a second copy of it to play the corresponding deck well.

The Dragoran deck deviates from this norm. All the cards you need for this have a maximum rarity of ♢♢♢, which means you can collect them relatively easily without having to use your pack points for it.

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Dragoran Deck – These are the cards you need

There are 2 variants in which you can play this deck. However, they differ only minimally and are essentially identical. For the first variant, you need the following cards:

  • 2x Dratini (♢)
  • 2x Dragonir (♢♢)
  • 2x Dragoran (♢♢♢)
  • 2x Snomnom (♢)
  • 2x Mottineva (♢♢)
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 2x X-Initiative
  • 2x Misty (♢♢)
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 2x Sabrina (♢♢)

Where can I get the cards? You can find Dratini and its two evolutions in the Mewtwo packs. Sabrina can only be found in the Charizard packs and Misty only in the Pikachu pack. While you can draw Snomnom and Mottineva in all 3 booster packs, the other cards can be purchased in the shop.

How to play the Dragoran deck

The core of this deck is to evolve and power up Dragoran with energies so that you can attack with this card. Since Dragoran is a stage 2 card and requires 4 energies, this process can take several turns.

Therefore, you first play Snomnom or ideally Mottineva. With its attack, you can force the opponent’s Pokémon into a state of sleep, giving it only a 50/50 chance of attacking you in the next turn. This can buy you valuable time that you need for Dragoran.

If you have a finished Dragoran on the bench, then switch it to the active position and attack with it. Dragoran not only has a hefty 160 HP, which allows it to survive a regular “Psycho Drive” from Mewtwo ex, but it also distributes 4 times 50 damage among the opponent’s Pokémon.

The specialty of the deck

While Dragoran can deal 4 times 50 damage per turn and thus reach a total of 200 damage per turn, there is a special feature with this card.

Normally, you attack the opponent’s active Pokémon with an attack, but with Dragoran, it is random how the respective 50 damage points are distributed among the opponent’s cards.

This means you can also defeat Pokémon that are on your opponent’s bench. However, it can also happen that all 4 of your opponent’s Pokémon are attacked in one round and none of them are defeated if they still have remaining HP.

Additionally, you must carry 2 types of energy cards for this deck. Dragoran requires both Electric and Water energy to be able to attack.

Alternative version for the deck

You can also play a slightly modified version of this deck. For this, you swap out the following cards:

  • Snomnom for Smogon
  • Mottineva for Smogmog
  • Misty for Koga

The core idea of the deck is identical here, except that you use Smogmog with its ability until you have finished Dragoran, and then swap the two monsters.

Since no Darkness energy is planned in this deck, Smogmog cannot attack directly. However, with its ability, you can poison the active Pokémon of your opponent each turn.

You can find Smogon, Smogmog, and Koga in the Mewtwo packs.

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What is the weakness of the deck? Dragoran itself has no weakness, so there is no type that deals additional damage to this card with an attack.

The downside of this deck is the long preparation needed to fully evolve Dragoran and supply it with energy cards.

The fact that you cannot actively choose which Pokémon you want to attack with Dragoran and thus a considerable element of chance is involved can be seen as a disadvantage of this deck.

In addition to the Dragoran deck, there are several other decks you can fall back on in Pokémon TCG Pocket if you have the right cards. One of the currently strongest and most popular decks relies on one of the most iconic characters from the Pokémon franchise: Pikachu ex Deck – How to build one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

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Path of Exile 2 wants to avoid a mistake from Diablo 4 from the very beginning

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Jonathan Rogers, Game Director of Path of Exile 2, talked about a mistake made by the biggest competitor that should definitely be avoided. Bigger isn’t always better.

What is this mistake? In the new episode of the “Tavern Talk” podcast (via YouTube), Jonathan Rogers explained that the damage numbers in Diablo 4 are already far too high, which would undermine readability and the player experience. If the numbers are too high, a value squish would have to be performed, which often only provides short-term improvement.

The head developer is confident that this problem will not exist in Path of Exile 2. Rogers explains:

Path of Exile obviously went pretty crazy at some point, but at the same time we had many years when things weren’t like that. Our numbers don’t scale as quickly as those of other games and they don’t rise exponentially, which means we don’t have to worry about trillions of damage or similar.

Of course, the developers want to give players a noticeable increase in power, but not in a way that would break the game. Accordingly, the numbers and values in Path of Exile 2 will be relatively small and will increase gradually.

This way, damage numbers can be kept readable during combat over the long term and value squishes can be avoided. “I don’t think we’ll ever have to do a number squish or anything like that,” Jonathan Rogers is certain.

Here you can see the gameplay trailer for the early access of Path of Exile 2:

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Path of Exile 2 shows new gameplay trailer for early access

What else do I need to know about Path of Exile 2? The release of Path of Exile 2 in early access is on December 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM, on Steam, via Epic Games Store, the in-house PC client, PS5 and Xbox.

Path of Exile 2 will initially only be accessible to supporters who have purchased a package for at least €30 or a top-tier supporter package, or who have invested $480 or more in the predecessor Path of Exile. Once the game is released in full version, it will be available to everyone for free.

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With the early access start, you will have access to the classes Monk, Warrior, Ranger, Mercenary, Witch, and Sorceress in Path of Exile 2. The action RPG supports couch co-op, cross-progression, and crossplay. You can find more information here: All info about the release of Path of Exile 2 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox – early access, gender lock, classes, crossplay & amp; couch co-op

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Throne and Liberty: Auction House – What are you actually paying the Luzent tax for?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone selling items for Luzent in the auction house of Throne and Liberty always loses some units of real currency. The reason: taxes! The community is discussing the sense behind these costs.

What is the tax from the auction house of Throne and Liberty all about? This is exactly what the MMORPG community is currently discussing on Reddit. The discussion was initiated by user Civil_Store_5310. His colorful formulation:

“Honest question. Who the hell am I paying taxes to? I thought this game belonged to the fantasy genre, and I don’t like being drained by the tax office in my fantasy game.”

With this question, he is referring to the Luzent amount that is deducted from the actual amount for each sale of an item in the auction house. The standard tax rate is 20 percent, plus the castle tax rate, which is 2 percent on the server from the author of these lines.

Update from November 27, 2024: We have made small adjustments.

Bait and salt can be obtained relatively easily if you know where and how:

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The Tax Office of Solisium

How does the community respond to this question? LemonZealousideal915 has an answer ready on Reddit that receives 771 upvotes and a lot of praise:

If you are looking for a reason – imagine people paying money to get Lucent. They now own Lucent. Then they buy things from other players, and their Lucent finds its way into the economy.

Eventually, there will be so much Lucent on a server that people will just exchange it for items. At that point, there would be hardly any reason to buy new Lucent. This must be prevented so that the flow of money does not stop. Therefore, the amount of Lucent must be reduced with every single purchase in the auction house.

This kind of gold or currency sink also exists in many other MMORPGs. For example, in WoW, Blizzard developers offered luxury items early on that were meant to draw gold out of the economy.

Taxes exist in Throne and Liberty not only in the auction house but also at the general goods merchants for your Sollant purchases.

What about the castle tax rate? This portion goes into a pot that the winners of the castle siege have access to (40 percent) – with the winners being able to adjust the tax rate as well. During the so-called inter-server guild battle, the guilds of the respective server also compete for the collected taxes of each guild.

By the way: This month, the castle sieges took place for the first time. More than 3,900 players are said to have participated in the largest battle.

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Additionally, there is the tax transport event, where the legion must transport the taxes collected in their domain to the castle and protect them from attackers. If the Titan Cargo, which transports the taxes, is destroyed by another guild, the taxes will be divided depending on the contribution of the attackers to the destruction of the Titan Cargo. Reached max level 50 and what’s next? This is what awaits you in the endgame of Throne and Liberty.

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The Mountain from Game of Thrones has lifted enough SSDs to save Baldur’s Gate 3 almost 2 million times – Sets new record

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

During the SC24, the Mountain from Game of Thrones took on a challenge in deadlifting: He lifted over 282,000 terabytes of SSDs – enough to store Baldur’s Gate 3 more than 2 million times.

What did the Mountain do? Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic strength athlete and actor. He is best known for his role as Gregor Clegane aka The Mountain starting from the fourth season of the hit series Game of Thrones.

As part of an event by the companies VDURA and Phison, he took part during the SC24, a high-end PC fair, in the American city of Atlanta, to break the record in Deadlift of Data. He managed to lift 451 kilograms or 282,000 terabytes of SSDs in the deadlift from the ground.

What are deadlifts? Deadlifts are an exercise where a weight lying on the floor is lifted from a bent-over position. The exercise is part of powerlifting, along with barbell squats and bench presses.

A completely different kind of data recording is introduced in this video:

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Enough SSDs to store Baldur’s Gate 3 more than 2 million times

How often can Baldur’s Gate 3 fit on the SSDs? The SSDs to be lifted were housed in two Silver Dollar deadlift boxes. In total, there was space for over 282,000 terabytes of SSDs. Specifically, these were over 2,200 units of the 128 terabyte PCIe Gen5 Pascari D205V SSD.

282,000 terabytes equals 282,000,000 gigabytes. That means, on all those SSDs, you could install the Game of the Year 2023 Baldur’s Gate 3 more than 2 million times.

Developer Larian states on Steam that you need 150 gigabytes of free storage space to install Baldur’s Gate 3. So, if someone wanted to fill up all the available storage on the Pascari drives simultaneously, they can only have a total of 1,880,000 concurrent installation processes running. In the editorial office, we checked the size of Baldur’s Gate 3: including all updates, the game currently requires 147.23 GB (as of 25.11.24).

By the way, you can watch the deadlift in full length here:

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No SSD for home

What kind of SSD is this? The Pascari D205V SSD used as weight here is currently not available. It is supposed to launch in the second quarter of 2025. However, likely very few will install it in their gaming PCs:

  • According to the manufacturer Phison, the SSD is specifically designed for AI training and streaming.
  • A single Pascari D205V has up to 128 terabytes of storage and a PCIe-5.0×4 interface.
  • A read speed of 14,600 megabytes per second and a write speed of up to 3,200 megabytes per second.

The target audience for the Phison SSD is primarily large companies with equally high volumes of data to process. Phison itself also markets its product as a model for server systems.

For a gaming PC, around 1 terabyte of storage is usually sufficient, depending on personal usage patterns. Whether that is just enough for you or even too much, you can read about it here.

Not quite 282,000 terabytes, but still around 40 a player got when ordering a new SSD for his PC. An Amazon employee apparently made a big mistake. Here is the story: Player buys an SSD for 50 euros – accidentally receives 40 SSDs worth over 2,000 euros

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Can I play Monster Hunter Wilds if I’m bad at Monster Hunter? Community Responds

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

A player on Reddit is facing a dilemma: he is interested in the concept of Monster Hunter Wilds, but he finds that he is incredibly bad at Monster Hunter games. He wonders if he should even buy the new title when he can’t progress in the predecessor. The community helps him with his question. 

What exactly is the user’s problem? User Andrest65 turns to the community in his thread via Reddit. He explains that he has always found Monster Hunter interesting and loves the idea of fighting and hunting giant monsters. However, he has a problem: he is a total failure when it comes to Monster Hunter. 

He has played alternatives like Wild Hearts and managed well with them – but he finds no access to Monster Hunter Rise. According to his own statement, even the first few monsters pose problems for him, and there’s something about Monster Hunter that he seems unable to overcome. Nevertheless, he would like to play Monster Hunter Wilds and is now unsure if he, as a “noob,” can even play the game. 

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A passion that drives 

What does the community advise him? The fans in the comments try to alleviate his concern. It doesn’t matter whether one is good or not. As long as one enjoys the game concept, one will automatically get better and progress eventually – that’s the whole fun of Monster Hunter: 

  • SuperbTruth2621 encourages him via Reddit: “[ … ] if you enjoy it, you will naturally improve over time, as your passion for the game will drive you.” 
  • IcePopsicleDragon (via Reddit) confirms: “Yes, everyone is bad in the beginning, but eventually it works out.” 

Many commentators encourage Andrest65 to simply keep trying as long as he is having fun. Some also give him helpful tips that might make it easier for him to find access. They often suggest the following things: 

  • To try different weapons, because just because one doesn’t fit his play style doesn’t mean another won’t work 
  • To spend a lot of time in the training room or hunting small monsters and experimenting 
  • To play with friends who can give him tips 
  • To wait for a next beta or demo to specifically test Monster Hunter Wilds with its innovations again 

Many also recommend that instead of Monster Hunter Rise, he should try Monster Hunter World. 

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Why Monster Hunter World? Monster Hunter World has offered the ability to ease the entry process with different weapon and armor sets since the release of the Iceborn expansion, helping players to reach the content of the add-on faster. You can start with either the Guardian set or the Defender set along with the corresponding weapons.

These sets also forgive more mistakes and make experimenting easier, which is why Monster Hunter World is often recommended to newcomers. The weapons deal significantly more damage earlier in the game, and the armors prevent the hunter from dying too quickly. This way, newcomers can more easily see which weapon type suits them and get to know the game concept better.

The “boost” lasts until the Iceborn expansion, allowing players to decide at any time during the main game whether they want the “true” challenge or prefer to enjoy a somewhat simplified gameplay experience. Therefore, Monster Hunter World is particularly accessible and beginner-friendly.

Whether this type of equipment will eventually return for Monster Hunter Wilds is still unknown. However, it is very likely since many features from Monster Hunter World are making a return in the latest installment. So, in the long term, the entry process for newcomers could also be made easier here. One piece of equipment that is confirmed to return, however, has some people unhappy: Coats return as equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds, but not everyone is happy about it

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today brings Wattzapf and an XP bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the next Spotlight Hour is coming up. Here you can expect Wattzapf and an experience points bonus.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday. You can expect at least one Pokémon that is the focus of the event and has a significantly increased spawn chance during the event.

Additionally, there is also a bonus that is active during the event time.

The next Spotlight Hour will take place on November 26, 2024. There you will find Wattzapf, a Pokémon from the 5th generation with the types Bug and Electric. It also has an evolution, Voltula.

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Spotlight Hour on November 26 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start? As always, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM. The event lasts for 60 minutes and will end at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are active? If you catch Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch – the bonus applies to all monsters you catch.

If you use a Lucky Egg, you can double the amount of experience points again.

Can you catch Shiny-Wattzapf? Yes. If you are lucky, you may also find and catch the Shiny form of Wattzapf.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you are looking for reinforcements for your raid teams, you won’t find them in this event. Neither Wattzapf nor its evolution are among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.

It’s no different in the battle league. Here too, the Pokémon cannot score points, and you should refrain from using them.

If you are currently actively collecting experience points, this event might be worth it for you to get a little extra boost. With double the experience points when catching and using a Lucky Egg, you can rack up some XP in these 60 minutes.

The current season in Pokémon GO is coming to an end. But before it makes way for the next season, it brings you one more event where you can catch several new Shinies and a completely new Pokémon: Dyna-Maximum Finale brings you 3 Shinies and a new monster.

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Pokémon GO: All spotlight hours in November 2024 and their bonuses

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 5 minutes

In November 2024, the Spotlight Hours are waiting for you in Pokémon GO. We will show you when they take place and which Pokémon and bonuses you can expect.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hours are small events that take place every week on Tuesday. For one hour, there is one or more Pokémon in focus, appearing in a very large number in the game.

In addition to the Pokémon, there is also a bonus active during the event. This can be a bonus for experience points, stardust, or candies.

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All Spotlight Hours in November 2024

When do the Spotlight Hours take place? The Spotlight Hour starts every Tuesday at 6:00 PM. After 60 minutes, at 7:00 PM, the event ends again. Which content you can expect on which days in November is detailed in the following table.

DatePokémon & Bonus
November 5Gehweiher and Sending Candies
November 12Olini and Development XP
November 19Teddiursa as well as Wadribie and Catch Stardust
November 26Wattzapf and Catch XP

Spotlight Hour on November 5

Which Pokémon is in focus? In this Spotlight Hour, Gehweiher is waiting for you. This Pokémon comes from Generation 3 and has the types Bug and Water. It also has an evolution with Maskeregen.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour November Gehweiher

Which bonus is active? If you send Pokémon to the professor during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of candies.

This can be very rewarding if you have already saved Pokémon beforehand and, for example, marked them with a tag to quickly send them during the event.

Is the event worth it? Gehweiher and its evolution are not strong Pokémon that you should use in raids or the battle league. There are many better monsters that you should rely on.

The bonus of this Spotlight Hour can be quite interesting if your Pokémon storage has filled up and you need to clean it out. The additional candies can add up when you have a large number of Pokémon.

Can you catch Shiny Gehweiher? Yes, with a bit of luck you might also encounter the Shiny variant of Gehweiher.

Spotlight Hour on November 12

Which Pokémon is in focus? Olini is the star in the Spotlight Hour on November 12. This Pokémon comes from Generation 9, has the types Plant and Normal, and can first evolve into Olivinio and then into Olithena.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour November Olini

Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, there is a bonus for evolving Pokémon. You will receive double the amount of experience points. It does not matter which monster you evolve; you receive the bonus with every evolution.

Is the event worth it? Olini and its evolutions are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. You should not use them in raids or in the battle leagues.

If you are after experience points and have many Pokémon waiting to evolve, then this event might be worth it for you. With the doubled amount of experience points, you can accumulate a nice bonus.

If you use a Luck Egg during the event, you can further boost the bonus and even get four times the amount of experience points for your evolutions during that time.

Can you catch Shiny Olini? No, Olini and its evolutions are not yet available as Shiny in Pokémon GO.

Spotlight Hour on November 19

Which Pokémon is in focus? In the Spotlight Hour on November 19, there are 2 Pokémon waiting for you. In addition to Teddiursa, the small Normal-type bear from Generation 2, Wadribie, the Bug-Flying Pokémon from Generation 4, is also waiting for you.

While Teddiursa can evolve into Ursaring and then into Ursaluna, Wadribie can evolve into Honweisel.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour November Teddiursa, Wadribie

Which bonus is active? During this Spotlight Hour, there is a Stardust bonus for catching Pokémon. This means you will receive double the amount of stardust for each Pokémon you catch.

Is the event worth it? If you are looking for strong additions for your teams, you should avoid Wadribie and its evolution.

However, the final evolution of Teddiursa, Ursaluna, can score some points. It is a good Normal-type attacker in raids, even though you usually don’t want to use this type here. It can also be found among the 30 best Pokémon in the Master League.

However, the real highlight of this event is likely the bonus. Wadribie gives you a solid 750 stardust when you catch it. It is among the Pokémon that grant more stardust when caught.

With the bonus from the Spotlight Hour, you will receive a total of 1,500 stardust per catch. If you also use Stardust Modules, you can expect over 2,250 stardust for each Wadribie you catch.

Can you catch the Pokémon as Shiny? Yes. Both Pokémon are already available in their Shiny forms in Pokémon GO. If you’re lucky, you might encounter them during the event.

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Spotlight Hour on November 26

Which Pokémon is in focus? In the last Spotlight Hour in November, Wattzapf is waiting for you. This Pokémon has existed since Generation 5 and has the types Bug and Electric. It can evolve into Voltula.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour November Wattzapf

Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, there is a bonus for experience points when you catch Pokémon. It does not matter which monster you catch; you will receive double the amount of experience points for it.

Is the event worth it? Wattzapf and its evolution are not strong Pokémon and are not particularly good for use in raids or the battle league.

If you are diligently collecting experience points, you can use the event to pick up a few additional experience points. Using a Luck Egg can increase the amount even further.

Can you catch Shiny Wattzapf? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Wattzapf.

Of course, in November, it’s not just the Spotlight Hours waiting for you. There are again all sorts of interesting events happening in the coming weeks. You can find an overview of when various activities in the game will take place here: All events in November 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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In Throne and Liberty, you can now farm set items in Abyss Dungeons

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Patch 1.8 of Throne and Liberty not only brought a number of issues to the live servers of the MMORPG but also a nice surprise for all those eager for set armor pieces.

What is this surprise? After the release of patch 1.8 on November 21, 2024, some players of Throne and Liberty were surprised to find that enemies from the Abyss dungeons could suddenly drop armor pieces from sets that can activate strong bonuses.

Via X, the officials from Amazon Games explained over the weekend that this is not a bug, but rather an undocumented adjustment. Specifically, the developers state:

We have seen feedback that certain set bonus equipment was being dropped by Abyss mobs, which was not the case before. Some players feared this was a bug or an exploit. We want to confirm that this was indeed an intended change.

As with all updates, we will continue to listen to your feedback and make changes that we believe will provide the best long-term benefit and player experience. Over time, we will be adding both new types of equipment as well as new methods to make older equipment more accessible.

Here is our talk about Throne and Liberty:

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Great surprise after the recent problems

How does the community react? Some players are pleased with the surprising adjustment. Matthew Garbett writes on X, for example: “Until now, it was far too difficult for casual players to obtain purple gear, so this is a welcome change.”

However, many more MMORPG fans are complaining about all the issues that have recently occurred or have been troubling for some time. The adjustments for healers and tanks are particularly criticized, who are having major problems in the new 2-star dungeons. Many players also complain about missing loot in guild raids, bugs in the Syleus dungeon, the current performance, and much more.

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If you not only want to reap valuable loot from the monotonous grind in the various Abyss dungeons, but also at raid events, you should check out this trick: A player from Throne and Liberty reveals a trick on how to easily get rare loot, but you shouldn’t listen to the game

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A race causes a lot of frustration in WoW: ‘It’s fascinating how poorly this is done’

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The Dracthyr can now play many different classes in World of Warcraft. However, it’s still not running smoothly.

With Patch 11.0.5, a big wish for dragon fans in World of Warcraft has been fulfilled. The race of Dracthyr is no longer limited to the Evoker, but can also choose many other classes. So, those who wish can roam the world of Azeroth as a Dracthyr warrior or Dracthyr rogue.

However, there are a number of problems that are now being highlighted by the community.

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What are the specific problems? They are manifold. User delu_ lists a whole bunch of incidents in his post on Reddit where the implementation apparently did not go well. Many sounds are missing, and there are also recurring bizarre bugs with the Dracthyr aside from the sound backdrop.

  • Many error messages do not have voiceovers, as is common with other races. For example, a Dracthyr warrior does not say “Not enough rage!” or “I need a target!”
  • Hits from the character have no voiceover (pain sounds, etc.).
  • Some voiced abilities play the sound of male and female characters (calling abilities, charge).
  • The chosen visage form of a Dracthyr can also force other Dracthyr in the group into this shape.

How the community is responding: The general tone in the comments is supportive. Many more bugs are listed that they have noticed while playing Dracthyr characters. For example, zangetsen describes his experiences with a fury warrior:

I play a fury warrior and execute has no hit sound. It’s just a “Wooosh” without feedback. When I think about it, a whole lot of abilities have no feedback sound, both in Dracthyr and human form.

HugCollector also has a few problems with the Dracthyr, which have been around for a while:

Female Dracthyr still make the sounds of male Dracthyr, since the beta of Dragonflight.

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It seems clear that the Dracthyr have some problems that still need to be addressed. This unfortunately places one of the newest races in the long line of game content that could have benefited from a bit more internal testing – but that is a criticism, that has been mentioned multiple times in recent months.

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LoL: A new jungle monster in 2025 makes sure you should collect the remains of your opponents

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

League of Legends tries to change every year with the start of a new season. The aim is to provide fresh ideas for all types of players. In 2025, several innovations will be introduced, making it harder for pros but potentially better for regular players.

What is it about? Every year, Riot wants to bring innovations to League of Legends. The different seasons have changed things yearly. For Season 14, for example, the size of the lanes was changed. Such changes greatly affect the meta in LoL.

For 2025, Riot is planning significant changes again, this time affecting multiple areas of the game. In addition to new thematic seasons, there will also be a new jungle monster that can have a significant impact on the game.

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In 2025, you may encounter Atakhan in the Jungle

What can the new jungle monster do? At a presentation that MeinMMO was also invited to, Riot showcased many changes for LoL in 2025. The most important is likely the new thematic season structure.

In the first season of 2025 Welcome to Noxus, there will be many thematic innovations that fit the region of Noxus. In addition to the seasonal changes, a new jungle monster will also emerge on the Rift: Atakhan, Herald of Decay. It will be a new objective worth pursuing:

  • After 20 minutes, the new monster appears at either the upper or lower side of the river, depending on where the most damage and kills occurred after 14 minutes.
  • It builds a small, permanent arena equipped with two walls.
  • Atakhan has 2 possible forms:
    • the destructive Atakhan appears in action-packed matches and generates a grove of blood rose petals that can be collected.
    • Defeating the destructive Atakhan will enhance epic monster rewards (Herald, Baron, or Dragon).
    • the gluttonous Atakhan appears in calmer matches and provides the team with a buff that can resurrect it when members of a team would have actually died in a fight. Here too, he spawns petals on the map that can be collected for experience points and adaptability.
    • Due to his influence, blood rose petals will also appear in places where a champion has died.
  • The spawn times for Herald and Baron change due to Atakhan. Herald spawns after 16 minutes, Baron after 25.

Collecting the roses is reminiscent of Bard’s passive ability. He collects bells on the map that give him experience points and increased strength. You can see here what Atakhan looks like on the map:

LoL Atakhan on the Botlane
Atakhan on the Botlane with its 2 walls
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What else is changing in the jungle? Due to the seasonal changes, there is a new feature called Acts of Strength. If the team achieves specific objectives like first destroyed turret, first kill, or the first 3 epic jungle monsters, they receive enhanced noxian shoe upgrades. Consequently, good objective control will be even more critical than before.

There are also changes in the professional scene, which is especially good for streamers who want to play League of Legends in the semi-professional realm. Fans of the European scene will be excited about a possible team: The heroes of Europe, Perkz and Jankos, are likely to play LoL together again because Riot is changing the rules.

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The 10 strongest women from Game of Thrones in the Power Ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 6 minutes

In the medieval world of Game of Thrones it is rough, brutal, and sexist. The series is also characterized by its many strong female characters who can assert themselves despite all odds. But which women are actually the strongest and most powerful? In the power ranking, we look for the top 10.

What was the ranking based on? In Game of Thrones there are many very different characters who are strong in their own way. In the ranking, we do not want to limit ourselves to just one aspect but rather get a more general overview.

  • For example, physical strength, combat skills, political power, intelligence, courage, a strong presence, and overcoming severe adversities are taken into account.

We also only deal with characters that appear in the series.

Spoiler alert: To explain the ranking, spoilers from all seasons of Game of Thrones are included.

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Rank 10: Lyanna Mormont

Game of Thrones - Lyanna Mormont

Lyanna Mormont is neither the best fighter on this list nor does she possess the greatest political power. At first glance, she looks just like a little girl, which she actually is. But one should not underestimate her.

At just 10 years old, she became the head of House Mormont. Despite her young age, she has more backbone than probably most adult lords and ladies in Westeros. She is not intimidated, does not take orders from anyone, and stands firmly for her people. She would rather die in battle with her soldiers than flee from the White Walkers.

Rank 9: Melisandre

Game of Thrones - Melisandre

Melisandre is one of the most mysterious figures in Game of Thrones. Her almost fanatical belief in the “Lord of Light” leads her down many wrong paths, for example when she sacrifices Sharin, the daughter of Stannis Baratheon.

At the same time, as a “red priestess”, she possesses powerful magical abilities. She gives birth to a shadow that murders Renly Baratheon. She obscures her true age and appearance with the help of her necklace. And above all, she manages to bring Jon Snow back to life.

Moreover, she is excellent at manipulation and uses this to achieve her goals. On the other hand, she sometimes seems to doubt her abilities and her mission, which is particularly evident in the books.

Rank 8: Ygritte

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As a member of the “free folk”, Ygritte lives in the harsh north, beyond the Wall. There she defies not only the cold, hunger, and the numerous dangers that can be encountered there. She also knows how to assert herself in the often harsh treatment of her tribe. She always stands up for herself, is wild, brave, and stubborn.

She also has a lot to offer in battle, as she is an excellent archer. Ultimately, her love for Jon Snow becomes her downfall, and she dies in the battle for the Black Fortress – but not without having previously defeated many brothers of the Night’s Watch.

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Pikachu ex Deck – How to build one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

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The Pikachu ex Deck is one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. What cards do you need?

What makes the Pikachu ex Deck special? The key card in this deck is Pikachu ex. You can include this Pokémon twice in your deck.

The card features the attack Round Circuit, which only requires two energies but can deal up to 90 damage – as the damage of the attack increases by 30 for each of your Electric Pokémon on the bench.

Accordingly, there are only Electric Pokémon in a strong Pikachu ex Deck. We will show you which cards you use to complement it and thus build one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

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Pikachu ex Deck – What cards do I need?

There are different variants of the Pikachu ex Deck, as various Pokémon can fit in here. A very strong version of the deck additionally relies on Zapdos ex and Raichu.

Card List for Pikachu ex Deck:

  • Pikachu ex (x2)
  • Zapdos ex (x2)
  • Pikachu (x2)
  • Raichu (x2)
  • Pokéball (x2)
  • Potion (x2)
  • X-Initiative (x2)
  • Major Bob (x2)
  • Professor’s Research (x2)
  • Sabrina (x2)

Strategy for the Pikachu ex Deck: Ideally, you want to get Pikachu ex into the active position as quickly as possible and then fill the bench with additional Electric Pokémon. This will increase the damage of Round Circuit. However, Pikachu itself does not have very high stamina, so you need other strong Pokémon.

Zapdos ex is also a powerful attacker, but it requires 3 Electric energies for its strong attack “Thunderous Hurricane” and can therefore only strike later. Additionally, the attack requires luck as you have to flip four coins. Each “Head” deals 50 damage – so up to 200 damage is possible. But it could also be less.

That’s why it’s good to build another strong Pokémon in the background. Evolve Raichu on the bench for this. With X-Initiative, you can quickly bring it into play for your injured Pikachu or Zapdos when you need a powerful attack. Here, “Major Bob” comes into play: The card moves all your energies on the bench to Raichu in the active position.

With Raichu, you can then use “Thunderbolt” and deal 140 damage. This can knock out a large portion of the cards in TCG Pocket in one go. Just keep in mind: All energies on the Pokémon will then be lost. So it’s something for the final attack in the game.

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Alternatives: Ideally, you should always have Pikachu ex and Zapdos ex in the deck. Other cards that fit into a Pikachu ex Deck are:

  • Elezeba
  • Zebritz
  • Voltobal
  • Lektrobal
  • Red Card
  • Giovanni

What kind of deck do you play in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Tell us in the comments! After all, there are various decks in the game that you should try out. And if you’re just starting to get into the game and want to orient yourself: Here you can find out which boosters offer the best cards for your decks in Pokémon TCG.

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