Those who contribute the most in Throne and Liberty have the highest chance of loot – healers and tanks feel disadvantaged

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Throne and Liberty actually wanted to clear up many uncertainties for players with an article about the rules for loot distribution. However, the details published have raised new questions.

What rules are there? In a comprehensive article on the rules of loot distribution in Throne and Liberty, the developers explained that loot from peaceful world bosses and guild raids is distributed based on each player’s individual contribution.

The simple rule: The greater a player’s contribution to a raid boss kill, the greater the chance of receiving an epic item from the so-called contribution loot. For PvP world bosses, however, the contribution of all guild members is decisive.

Therefore, find an active community. More on this in this video:

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Throne and Liberty: Deshalb ist eine große und aktive Gilde so wichtig

Does Throne and Liberty favor all damage dealers?

What remains unclear? After the post, various discussions started within the community, as the new information did not clear up all uncertainties – for example in this thread on Reddit or under this post on Reddit. What is unclear:

  • What exactly does “individual contribution” mean?
  • Does this mean damage caused AND healing caused?
  • What about tanks who deal less damage than pure DPS specialists – is their generated threat also measured to balance that out?
  • As for healers: Does only effective healing count, or also overhealing?

Many players fear that the loot distribution system – based on current knowledge – clearly favors damage dealers. And this is increasingly the case, as bosses die faster due to the average increasing item level of participants, making it harder for healers to make an “individual contribution”.

  • MayonnaiseOW expected more (via Reddit): “This is not clear enough. For example, when it comes to healing, are green numbers enough? Or do group members actually need to take damage for it to count? What about threat? Is pressing those buttons against peaceful bosses completely useless? This article is not what I expected.”
  • Anxnymxus writes on Reddit: “Now it makes sense why I always see mages and archers from top guilds grabbing the majority of the loot.”
  • Emperor_Ratorma compares on Reddit: “Those with good gear have a higher chance of getting more… Sounds like capitalism.”
  • NintendoJesus points out on Reddit: “I agree that this system is nonsense. But I also want to point out that they haven’t really explained anything.”
  • LongjumpingRip1471 has a suggestion (via Reddit): “World bosses die so quickly, and you don’t even have to do the mechanics. Just give everyone the same chance if they deal a minimum amount of damage. It’s not that hard.”
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If Amazon Games provides any additional clarification due to the new questions, we will keep you updated on MeinMMO. What the publisher and developer NCSoft is certainly planning for the MMORPG can be found in this article: Throne and Liberty announces “great changes” and receives much praise from the community

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Your friends can know before you which cards you have in the booster

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In a new game like the Pokémon TCG Pocket, there is usually something new that players can discover, especially at the beginning. A player has reported a discovery on Reddit.

Recently, the new Pokémon TCG Pocket was released for Android and iOS devices. The game, which in a way can also be seen as a Pokémon GO alternative for lazy players, once again brings the Pokémon trading card game to mobile devices.

One of the core elements is undoubtedly collecting cards that you primarily receive by opening booster packs. The fact that the selection of the booster is not as random as you might think has now been proven by a trainer on Reddit.

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Selecting the booster is a waste of time

What did the player find out? Currently, there is only the booster series “Unbeatable Genes” in the game, where you can choose between the versions Mewtwo, Pikachu, and Charizard. Depending on your choice of version, you can receive different cards in the booster.

Once you have chosen a version and pressed the “Open 1 Pack” button, you can choose and open various boosters from that version.

And this selection has no impact on the cards you draw from the booster. As the player stated in his post on Reddit, he was already able to see the cards his friend would draw when his friend was still in the process of selecting the booster.

In the wonder selection, you can draw one of the cards that a friend of yours received in the last booster. And if you are quick enough, you can even find out which cards your friend will draw before he knows it himself.

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Thus, it is completely irrelevant how often you go through all possible boosters during the selection and which one you choose: The cards you receive are already predetermined by the game.

Therefore, it doesn’t matter if the boosters are depicted as slightly thicker, thinner, or with a slight crease at the top end of the booster. All of that has no influence on the cards you receive.

Although the game was only released a week ago, it has already been downloaded millions of times. MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen is among them and can finally catch up with the game: The new Pokémon trading card game does almost everything better than the original from back then and doesn’t even cost anything

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Throne and Liberty: Tevent – How to Defeat the Archboss

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 4 minutes

In Throne and Liberty, Tevent, the spirit of the courtesan, is an Archboss. He only appears in the game once a week. The Archboss is a particularly tough nut to crack. MeinMMO shows you how to take him down.

Where can you find the Archboss Tevent and what can he do? Tevent is a level 50 Archboss who currently appears only once a week in Throne and Liberty, specifically every Wednesday at 7 PM server time. The event alternates between PvP and PvE. You can recognize a peaceful PvE event by the blue dove.

You can find Tevent in the northwest of the ruins of Turayne. The Archboss appears in the center of the Tevent Temple. Prepare well for the boss, as he is not easy to defeat. In the arena, there is sometimes a conflict zone, so you also need to be ready to face other players.

If there is a PvP zone during the Archboss encounter, the rules for loot distribution are different than in a PvE event. Be sure to have your guild with you in the conflict zones and make sure not to die, so you have a better chance of loot.

Once you are well equipped and your guild is gathered, you can begin. MeinMMO reveals what you need to pay attention to with Tevent and how his attacks and mechanics work, so that you can defeat the Archboss.

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Guilds are incredibly important in Throne and Liberty, as you can see here:

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Throne and Liberty: Deshalb ist eine große und aktive Gilde so wichtig

Throne and Liberty Tevent – Archboss Mechanics

Since the Archboss can appear as a peaceful boss or in a conflict zone, you need to be particularly vigilant. If there are two red crossed swords at his symbol, other players can attack and take you down during the Archboss encounter. Moreover, the loot distribution is different than in a PvE event.

If the Archboss is in a conflict zone, it is advisable to team up with your guild. Together, you can try to take control of the outer ring of the arena. If you stand at the edge of the action, you’ll have not only a full view but also an easier time damaging the other players in the inner circle.

Watch the arena, and if someone is careless while dodging a mechanic of the boss, that is your moment to attack the player from behind. If players run to the water to free themselves from debuffs, you can ambush them perfectly. If you take someone down, you nullify 70 percent of their individual contribution to the guild, which increases your chances of loot.

But be prepared against the mechanics of the Archboss yourself, so you don’t fall victim to them. If it is a PvE event, only your individual contribution counts towards increasing your chance for a reward.

Bones from the Ground

The Archboss makes purple lines appear on the ground, after which bones shoot up from the earth within three seconds, dealing damage to you. Dodge the purple lines beforehand, and you will be safe.

Dive

If he shouts “Plummet to the depths of hell!”, he will dive two to three times in random directions towards the edge of the arena. If he catches you, he could finish you with a thrust if you don’t have enough defense. To avoid this, move out of his line of sight as soon as he starts shouting his spell and looking in the direction he aims to plunge into.

When he jumps back into the center of the arena, he triggers a powerful area attack which you can survive. If not, run to the inner platform and jump into the water to protect yourself from his attack.

360-Degree Daggers

When Tevent starts gathering multiple spirits in his body and briefly glows purple, it’s time to get away. Because afterwards, he will throw multiple daggers in a 360-degree area attack, and the closer you are to him, the more daggers you will receive. So try to run away from him when you see him charging the attack.

Purple Lightning

During the fight, Tevent’s hand glows purple to charge his lightning. If he unleashes this on several random players, the lightning will subsequently place a strong DoT debuff on them, causing damage over time. You can try to block the lightning before it hits you. If you get caught, it is possible to get rid of the DoT debuff under the waterfalls. If it rains in the game, you’re in luck; you can just jump into the river that forms.

Wrath Attack

Tevent also has a wrath attack that can deal significant damage. He will perform this twice in a row. So make sure you have enough stamina to block the attack.

For a perfect block, wait until the large purple circle gets smaller and touches the inner purple circle. Then press the block key. If you achieve the perfect block, you can follow up with an extra ability using the same key.

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Archboss Tevent’s Rewards

If you defeat Tevent, you will receive the boss chest of the conquest reward as a guaranteed reward with a chance for good rewards. If you are particularly lucky, you can obtain one of the following items:

  • Tevent’s Sword of Despair
  • Tevent’s Wrath Fangs
  • Tevent’s Grip of Withering
  • Tevent’s Bow of Wailing Death
  • Shadow Picker Boots
  • Field General’s Greaves
  • Charge Commander’s Greaves
  • Frost Lutrang
  • High-Quality Stalon
  • Rare Stalon
  • High-Quality Armor Growth Stone
  • Rare Armor Growth Stone
  • High-Quality Emeret
  • Rare Emeret
  • High-Quality Accessory Growth Stone
  • Rare Accessory Growth Stone
  • Rare Polished Crystal
  • Noble Polished Crystal
  • Tevent’s Soul Fragment

Now you should be prepared for the battle with Tevent to take him down. If you have any other issues with other bosses or general questions about Throne and Liberty, check out our overview. We have listed all the guides for the new MMORPG there: Throne and Liberty: All Guides for the start of the new MMORPG.

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Pokémon GO: Harvest Festival kicks off with a new Shiny – All content

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the next event awaits you. Along with a new Shiny, it brings some interesting bonuses.

What kind of event is this? This event is called “Harvest Festival”. It starts on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM and runs until Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

In addition to the debut of a new Shiny Pokémon, you can expect other bonuses and changed Pokémon spawns. We have summarized what to expect.

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All content of the Harvest Festival

Which Shiny is new? Olini, the Pokémon from Generation 9 with the types Olivinio and Olithena, will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO as a Shiny. After making its debut at last year’s Harvest Festival in Pokémon GO, it will be available this year for the first time as a Shiny.

Additionally, on November 12, between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, there will be a Spotlight Hour featuring Olini. So you have another opportunity to encounter many examples of it.

What wild Pokémon are available? During the event, there will also be wild Pokémon that you can encounter. These include the following:

  • Myrapla*
  • Owei*
  • Hoppspross*
  • Sonnkern*
  • Miltank*
  • Zigzachs*
  • Scoppel*
  • Olini*
  • Irrbis (size S)*
  • Irrbis (size M)*
  • Irrbis (size L)*
  • Irrbis (size XL)* (rare)

All Pokémon marked with a * can also appear in their Shiny forms.

What bonuses are there during the event? Additionally, you can look forward to the following bonuses during the event:

  • Double the number of candies when catching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance of encountering a Shiny Irrbis.
  • Moss Lures attract changed Pokémon such as Alolan Kokowei, Snorlax, Irrbis, and Olini.
  • Irrbis attracted by Moss Lures have an increased chance of appearing as XL specimens.

Field Research: During the event, there will again be special field research tasks that you can complete. Completing them will reward you with encounters with Irrbis of all sizes and Olini.

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What other contents are available? In line with the event, there will also be collector challenges again. Rewards include stardust and multiple encounters with Olini.

You can also participate in PokéStop showcases again, where you can join with Pokémon matching the event.

For $2 (approximately €2), you can also purchase a paid, limited-time research. You have until the end of the event to complete the tasks and collect the rewards. These include:

  • 2 Moss Lures
  • 1 Incense
  • 1 Lucky Egg
  • Multiple encounters with Olini

The Harvest Festival is just one of the events happening in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. If you want an overview of all the activities you can participate in soon, feel free to check out our overview of the events in November 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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We now know the biggest fear of Gen Z: office equipment

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

Generation Z is generally quite tech-savvy. However, surveys show how much fear many have of embarrassment, especially because they are young.

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Does Gen Z not particularly like technology? Generation Z carries a certainty through early professional life: technology is our specialty. Current data from the Federal Statistical Office confirms this. No age group is more willing to tackle new devices or is more confident in their abilities to handle them than people between 14 and 25.

But the working world that young adults entered during the pandemic poses special challenges: online conferences as a daily routine and then, months or even years later, the office as a completely new environment.

We have already introduced the somewhat special relationship of Gen Z to their workplace separately. But aside from all the niceties at work, it is mainly about meeting expectations for job starters. And here, some of them may find their self-image and outside perception as tech-savvy to be a hindrance, as surveys from 2022 show.

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Gen Z’s fears of tech mishaps

What is the problem of Gen Z and technology in the office? Whether working from home or on-site: devices of all kinds, such as printers, computers, or even the coffee machine can be tricky. In a survey by the LaSalle Network, half of the surveyed graduates of 2022 indicated that they felt inadequately prepared for the job market regarding technology.

What exactly might be lacking is not clear from the publication, but in combination with a survey of 10,000 employees by Hewlett-Packard (HP) an interesting picture emerges:

Here, specific questions are asked about problems in online conferences and how affected individuals feel. It turns out that individuals aged 15 to 29 feel judged 5 times more often when technology fails them in a meeting. If a camera malfunctions or a microphone refuses to work, 1 in 5 of the younger cohort indicates that they are treated with disdain. Among participants over 50, it is only 1 in 25.

When it comes to the emotional experience of navigating such social-technical constraints, the difference doubles: younger individuals report being ashamed 10 times more often, even when the environment acts neutrally or supportively towards them.

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Does Gen Z feel obligated to deal with technology? Yes, at least this tendency can be gleaned from the linked datasets above. This is not a scientifically founded finding, but a thought-provoking spotlight on a psychologically challenging environment for young people.

Even classic office programs on computers can pose a challenge. The culprit is a detail, and the reasons likely lie in the predominant use of tablets and smartphones by younger individuals: Many young people do not understand the basics of using computers – this meme about Generation Z makes that clear

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The MMORPG company behind Throne and Liberty and Guild Wars 2 falls into crisis, incurs losses

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

According to unconfirmed reports about planned restructuring and layoffs at NCSoft (Guild Wars 2, Throne and Liberty), the large MMORPG studio is now providing a possible reason for these drastic measures.

What is that reason? The officials at NCSoft have released the financial report for the 3rd quarter of 2024, and it unfortunately does not read very positively:

  • The operating loss for the quarter is expected to be around 14.3 billion South Korean Won (approximately 9.5 million Euros).
  • While there was an increase in revenue from mobile games (up 16 percent, largely attributed to Lineage M), PC game revenues fell by 6 percent compared to the previous quarter.
  • Only Lineage showed growth compared to Q2 2024. The other listed games (Lineage 2, Aion, Blade & Soul and Guild Wars 2) are making progressively less revenue. This is particularly disappointing in light of the expansion Janthir Wilds for Guild Wars 2 that was launched in August 2024.
  • Another reason for the losses: The increased expenses of 16 percent, which are largely due to significantly higher marketing costs that NCSoft incurred to promote new expansions and games.

With Janthir Wilds, the revenues from Guild Wars 2 were supposed to increase… here is the launch trailer for the current expansion:

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MMORPG Companies in Crisis

What is happening with Throne and Liberty? As in the previous quarters, the NCSoft officials did not reveal any figures for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty, which launched in Korea in December 2023, in the current report.

However, the official release on October 1, 2024, would not have had any impact on the recently released business report.

It is strange that NCSoft is leaving the hottest asset from their game development so neglected. Perhaps we will find out in the next report in early 2025 whether T&L is successful globally or not.

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What is currently happening at NCSoft? If the reports from October 2024 are to be believed, Throne and Liberty does not seem to be generating enough revenue to maintain the status quo. Comprehensive restructuring is being discussed. A significant number of employees from game development are expected to lose their jobs. However, there are still no officially confirmed details about this.

It is also unclear whether current MMO projects will be affected by these measures. These include:

  • Aion 2, which is still planned for the year 2025.
  • A new MMORPG based on a world-renowned IP, set to release in 2026 and to use Unreal Engine 5.
  • Guild Wars 3, which ArenaNet is working on.

The MMORPG in Unreal Engine 5 and with a new IP could potentially also be developed by ArenaNet. At least, a report from September 2024 indicates this: ArenaNet is looking for reinforcement for “unannounced project” – What about Guild Wars 3?

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In Japan, a backpack that costs nearly 500 euros and is as old as Nintendo has become part of the culture

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A backpack from Europe has become a cultural asset in Japan. The Randoseru backpack regularly appears in animes, mangas, and films, where characters are shown starting school. But what lies behind the backpack that sells for more than 500 Euros?

What kind of backpack is it? The “Randoseru” is a backpack traditionally used by Japanese students and even university students for their entire academic career. The name comes from the Dutch word “ransel,” which means backpack (via sicoba.de).

With its rigid, rectangular structure, equipped with various pockets and compartments, the Randoseru backpack appears in animes, mangas, and films whenever a school-age character is depicted. By now, this backpack has become a part of Japanese culture. However, the “Randoseru” did not originate in Japan.

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Military modernization brings European backpack to Japan

Where does the backpack come from? It is said that the Randoseru was already used by Japanese soldiers in the Edo period (1603-1867). In the 1880s, students from Japan’s elite private schools began to use their military backpacks for carrying their school supplies as well.

How the backpack came to the military is due to a modernization of the army at the end of the Edo period. Among the numerous adaptations was the introduction of a new uniform that was modeled after the Ransel backpacks of Dutch soldiers and included the Randoseru as one of the clothing items issued to the troops.

After World War II, the school system was once again changed and modernized in March 1947 and corresponds roughly to what is in use in Japan today. After 1955, the use of the backpack spread in Japan’s elementary schools.

Today, these backpacks are available in a variety of colors and embroidery, ranging from anime characters to more modern designs. However, the core of the backpack, including its shape, has remained identical. To this day, the backpack is closely associated with Japanese culture.

What does the backpack cost? Prices start at around 500 Euros but can exceed the 1,000 Euro mark significantly depending on the level of detail and workmanship. The argument often cited for the high prices: Such a Randoseru lasts a lifetime and is often used not just by one generation, but often by several.

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Japan is also special in other school matters: Some elementary school students in Japan have the opportunity to experience One Piece as part of their school curriculum. They learn with the program to figure out their own dreams and express them artistically: Children in Japan have the opportunity to experience One Piece as a school subject

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A successful survival game from Germany receives its largest update yet on Steam

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The successful survival game Enshrouded on Steam is receiving its biggest update yet. Several major innovations are on the way, and fitting for winter, it will get chilly in the game.

What kind of update is this? The new update “Souls of the Frozen Frontier” will be the largest update for Enshrouded so far. As the developers announce on Steam, several systems are being overhauled or newly introduced. However, the centerpiece is likely the expansion of the world with a new biome.

The area “Albaneve Summits” takes you to cold peaks that not only create a wintry atmosphere but also make your character freeze. Included are icy lakes where you can slide around like on ice skates, snowy paths where you leave your footprints, and above all, many frozen peaks.

A dynamic weather system that brings you snow and rain is also new. However, the update offers much more than just snowy magic on the screen.

You can watch the Enshrouded trailer here:

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Enshrouded: The Early Access trailer for the new survival hit on Steam

Fan wishes are being fulfilled

What else will change with the update? The patch, in line with the new area, also brings new enemies and animals into the game. At the same time, the maximum character level has been raised to 35. The enemies in the new area start at level 28.

Animals are clearly the focus of this update. New are dogs and cats that can roam your base. While they don’t help out directly, they provide you with buffs when you pet them. The developers have intentionally introduced some different fur colors into the game so that you can feel as though your real pet is along for the ride.

Is that it for the animals? No, because animals also play a central role in a second aspect of this update. In the future, you will also be able to breed animals. A feature that many fans have wished for from the beginning and is now being implemented.

To start animal breeding, you first need to tame non-hostile animals and bring them to your base. If you provide them with enough food and shelter, your herd will grow over time by itself.

In this YouTube video, the developers present their update:

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Not only animals but also NPCs are changing

What happens to the NPCs? The NPCs in Enshrouded have so far been your useful assistants, but not exactly an enrichment for a lively base. This changes now with the new update.

NPCs are given new life with the patch “Souls of the Frozen Frontier”. Your assistants will now explore the base, take breaks, chat with you, and go to bed at night. By this time, you should set up a sleeping place for them because without a bed, they will sleep on the floor.

There are also two new types of NPCs:

  • The craft assistants that you can deploy in secondary bases to craft there without taking an NPC from your main base.
  • The town residents who give you quests and later move into your base. The residents also drive the story of Enshrouded forward.
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The survival success from Germany brings many improvements to the game with the update “Souls of the Frozen Frontier” and is getting closer to a full release. The developers announced that their game will remain in Early Access for about a year. A release is to be expected in early next year. You can see what features are still coming this year here: New survival game from Germany has 2 million players and reveals how it will get even better in 2024

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The Top 7 Mobile MMORPGs in 2024

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On the YouTube channel of MeinMMO, we introduce you to the top 7 mobile MMORPGs that you can play in 2024.

If you enjoy playing MMORPGs but are often on the go, mobile MMORPGs are a great option. However, there are quite a few of them, and not every one is worth your time. That’s why we present our top 7 on YouTube, which you can dive into right now.

You should find something on this list, whether you prefer a classic style, enjoy action-packed battles and stunning graphics, or are looking for a hardcore experience. Many of these games are also available for both mobile devices and PC, so you can play them on both platforms.

Here are our top 7 mobile MMORPGs you can play in 2024:

  • Old School Runescape
  • Tower of Fantasy
  • Black Desert Mobile
  • Eve Echoes
  • Albion Online
  • Adventure Quest 3D
  • Dofus Touch

You can find out why we specifically recommend these games in the video:

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Was there something for you, or are you already playing one of the games on the list? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you’re currently looking for your next favorite MMORPG on PC, it’s worth taking a look at this article: The 10 Best MMORPGs 2024 – Which One is Right for Me?

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The 5 strongest women from Dragon Ball in the power ranking

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 4 minutes

Many of the fighters who confront Freezer, Cell, and the other villains are men. However, there are female characters who can easily hold their own against their male counterparts. MeinMMO has compiled the strongest women in Dragon Ball in a power ranking.

The majority of the group fighting alongside Son Goku against aliens is composed of men. There are only a handful of strong women throughout the Dragon Ball anime who display extraordinary strength. 

Therefore, we examined all the female characters from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Daima, and Dragon Ball Super and ranked them. In the ranking, we did not consider the individual fusions. Notably, all characters in the top 5 originate from Dragon Ball Super, one of the new animes.

Place 5: Caulifla

Dragon Ball Super Caulifla
Caulifla learns from Son Goku how to transform into SSJ2.
  • First appearance: Episode 88 (Dragon Ball Super)
  • Affiliation: Saiyan

Caulifla is a female Saiyan from Universe 6. She is the first woman in the anime to become a Super Saiyan. She participates in the Tournament of Power and is the leader of her own gang consisting of criminal Saiyans. Her punk appearance reflects her behavior as she often insults her opponents in battle. Additionally, she is stubborn and arrogant.

During the tournament, Caulifla even manages to become the first Saiyan from Universe 6 to reach the double Super Saiyan form, and that in record time. Son Goku is impressed by her power during the tournament, as she can keep up with him in SSJ2 form. Ultimately, however, she is defeated by Goku when he transforms into a Super Saiyan God.

Place 4: Kale

Dragon Ball Super Kale
Kale loses control as the Legendary Super Saiyan.
  • First Appearance: Episode 89 (Dragon Ball Super)
  • Affiliation: Saiyan

In contrast to her best friend Caulifla, Kale is a calm and gentle person. She is also part of Caulifla’s gang but tries to avoid violence. She is the female counterpart of Broly, who is known as the Legendary Super Saiyan in Son Goku’s universe.

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Her lack of self-confidence led her to become a Legendary Super Saiyan instead of a normal Super Saiyan in the Tournament of Power. In this state, she possesses remarkable strength and was even able to effortlessly deflect a Kamehameha from Son Goku, who had transformed into a Super Saiyan God. He was only able to take Kale down when he developed Ultra Instinct.

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MSI Claw in Test: Is the handheld finally a viable alternative to the Steam Deck after months?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 8 minutes

MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has taken a look at the MSI Claw. How does the gaming handheld from MSI perform compared to others?

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On March 11, 2024, the MSI Claw was released as a new gaming handheld. However, there were numerous issues at release, and the criticism was predominantly negative. Nevertheless, the team behind the MSI Claw has diligently provided updates and drivers for the device.

I checked out the device 5 months post-release, played with it, and examined it otherwise as well. After 5 months, things look significantly better for the MSI Claw. But is that enough for a strong recommendation? With a recommended retail price of 929 euros for the fastest model, the handheld is not exactly cheap.

Update, 11/06/2024: We have slightly adjusted the article, added new links, and renewed the title image.

Who tested this?

I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have a penchant for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. For MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers for many years. Particularly, gaming mice are among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck.

Transparency note: The model was provided to us as a review sample by the manufacturer MSI. There was no influence on the test.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO

Design

How is the MSI Claw structured? The MSI Claw is structurally very similar to other gaming handhelds. Compared to the Steam Deck, the design of the MSI Claw is somewhat edgier.

Additionally, the MSI Claw features RGB effects on the buttons and thumbsticks. By the way, this is a power drain, which I quickly turned off.

The MSI Claw adopts the asymmetric design of the Xbox controller for button layout: the right thumbstick is oriented closer to the screen, while the left stick is positioned closer to the edge of the model. The MSI Claw does not have a touchpad like the Steam Deck or the Legion Go.

MSI Claw and Steam Deck back view

Setup

What software does the handheld use? The probably most important difference from the Steam Deck is that the MSI Claw uses Windows 11 as its operating system. Compared to the Steam Deck, which uses SteamOS as its operating system, the MSI Claw runs on a standard Windows 11. This allows you to install almost any program on the MSI Claw without effort. With the Steam Deck, you have to go through Proton.

How is the setup? The setup of Windows goes smoothly. During the setup, the handheld installed several major Windows updates for me and restarted during the process. Another plus point during setup: I do not necessarily have to log in or register with a Microsoft account.

MSI Claw and Steam Deck connections
Steam Deck (top) and MSI Claw (bottom): both are similarly thick and large, but the cooling on the Claw is bulkier.

Operating System and Software

How is the software? Windows 11 runs surprisingly smoothly, and software can be installed quickly without issues. However, the problem is that Windows is simply not really adapted for such small screens and for a touchscreen. Consequently, it is rather fiddly when you want to make adjustments and do not have a mouse and keyboard within reach.

With the MSI Center, MSI at least has its own software through which you can easily launch your games. The software is clear and pleasantly understated.

Once you have installed your games and set up your software to start your games directly via the MSI Center, the fiddly Windows almost becomes insignificant.

Steam OS and the Steam Deck are simply more intuitive. It is much easier to navigate through the menus with thumbsticks and a D-pad than with a Windows handheld. However, all handhelds that rely on Windows (Lenovo Legion Go, ASUS ROG Ally, MSI Claw) face this issue.

MSI Claw in angled view
The MSI Claw features RGB lighting, making the buttons visible even in the dark. Unfortunately, the lighting is a true battery drainer.

MSI Claw in practical tests – How does it feel to play with it?

What games did I test? On one hand, I tested Wuthering Wave, an action RPG that cannot be installed via Steam. On the other hand, I tried out the action game Atlas: Fallen and the demo of Everspace 2, just like during the test with the Lenovo Legion Go.

Atlas: Fallen crashed every time at the main menu with a message that the Vulkan libraries could not be loaded. This issue could not be resolved.

How does gaming feel? Officially, the MSI Claw supports Full HD (1080p) and offers a bit more resolution than the Steam Deck:

  • The Steam Deck supports 1280×800, which is very close to 720p.
  • The Lenovo Legion Go supports QHD+ (2560×1600)
  • The ASUS ROG Ally also opts for Full HD (1080p) like the MSI Claw.

The performance is surprisingly good over long stretches, and especially fast games like Wuthering Wave run at stable 50 FPS. I do not reach a full 60 FPS. However, the biggest problem is mainly battery life: after 45 minutes, playing a demanding game is over.

Moreover, the cooling system of the MSI Claw becomes very loud while gaming, sometimes uncomfortably loud. With good, isolating headphones, this is not a problem, but without headphones, it can be quite unpleasant. My wife also feels quite disturbed when I sit next to her in bed at night and just want to play a round while the MSI Claw is loudly humming beside her.

MSI Claw detailed view XABY
The MSI Claw offers RGB lighting, making the buttons visible in the dark. Unfortunately, the lighting drains the battery significantly.

However, the 120 Hz of the display are typically only achieved when you lower the resolution to 720p in the game settings and do not play in Full HD (1080p). Then, the framerate doubles depending on the game. In modern game titles, you generally do not reach 120 Hz either. However, in older titles, it is more likely.

On the next page, you can read the strengths and weaknesses of the MSI Claw in detail and the final verdict.

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New World Aeternum: Maintenance is over! Server Status and Patch Notes for Update 1.1.2

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

On November 6, 2024, the servers of New World Aeternum will briefly go offline to apply update 1.1.2. MeinMMO will let you know when you can start playing again. Additionally, you can find the patch notes here.

Update from November 6, 2024 – 11:05 AM: All European servers are now displayed as online. Enjoy your time in Aeternum! If you want to know what update 1.1.2 brings, you can find the German patch notes below with all the new features.

Update from November 6, 2024 – 10:35 AM: According to X, today’s maintenance has been extended by one hour. Fingers crossed that the servers will be back online by 11 AM.

What do I need to know about the maintenance? The servers went offline at 8:00 AM and the maintenance phase is expected to last about two hours. You should be able to explore the world of Aeternum again starting at 10:00 AM.

However, MeinMMO is also regularly checking the server status for you and will update this message as soon as the maintenance is complete. The reason for the downtime: Update 1.1.2 goes live today. You can find the official patch notes after the launch trailer of New World Aeternum.

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New World Aeternum: Well-Staged Gameplay Trailer for Launch

Official Patch Notes for Update 1.1.2

The following adjustments and new features are coming with update 1.1.2 to the live servers of New World Aeternum:

World Experience

  • A problem has been fixed that caused players in the “Cursed Fog” zone to receive more PvP experience than intended.
  • A problem has been fixed that prevented players from making progress in the “Scribes’ Test” (Syndicate) quest, thus not allowing them to rank up in the faction.
  • A problem has been fixed that caused some repeatable expedition quests not to contribute to the “Repeat Offender” season journey challenges.
  • A problem has been fixed that caused players to be shifted into certain items when they accessed menus while jumping.

Rendering

  • PC DX12 Beta Client:
    • FSR mode with native resolution and TAA (Temporal Anti-Aliasing) has been added
    • FSR sharpening control has been added
    • Improved stability of our DX12 renderer
  • FSR – Console/PC DX12:
    • Improved visual quality of FSR scaling
    • Rendering issues that could occur when upscaling with FSR have been fixed
  • A problem has been fixed where emissive materials were not rendered correctly, causing several weapons to unintentionally glow blue.
  • A problem has been fixed that caused some weapon effects to be overly exaggerated, especially in intense combat scenarios.
  • The problem of flickering depth of field in certain lighting conditions (particularly noticeable in gameplay scenes) has been resolved.

Important Fixes

  • We found and fixed a rare bug that could occur when a player’s client had a corrupted installation, causing certain texture files to be invalid. In these cases, we display a white texture, allowing players to continue playing. We recommend that players who see this white texture check their installation files to resolve any previous installation issues.
  • A problem has been fixed that caused players on PC to be unable to progress if they had the “Old Wounds” quest ready for submission before the release of New World: Aeternum .
  • A problem has been fixed that caused the user interface at the end of the game in the 3v3 arena to be displayed incorrectly.
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What do I need to know about New World Aeternum? This is a tailored version of the MMORPG by Amazon Games from 2021, which is now also playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.

With the changes, New World has a larger focus on the single-player experience during the story campaign and in the endgame. At its core, however, the game remains an MMORPG with raids, dungeons, PvP, and much more. You can find out more here: New World Aeternum launches – Here’s everything new with the Season of Opportunity

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Source(s):
  1. newworld.com

Pokémon GO: Trainer makes surprising discovery on the map

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there is a lot of interesting stuff to find. A trainer has now reported on a rare discovery in social media.

Pokémon GO offers you all kinds of content that you can discover in the game. Besides many PokéStops, gyms, and energy sources, there are still more things you can find.

A player has now discovered a curiosity that probably very few trainers have found in this form so far. He shared the find on Reddit.

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Buildings also to admire in-game

What kind of curiosity is this? As the player shows in his post on Reddit, he has found an unusual shape on the Pokémon GO map. It resembles bubble wrap, which most people should be familiar with.

The background of this arrangement is a real-life building, as the trainer also demonstrates in his post. It is a sculpture that also acts as a roof. It stands at the train station in Utrecht.

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Why is this special? While the outlines of buildings can be found more frequently in Pokémon GO, such a detailed representation is rather unusual and rare. In most cases, such buildings are not implemented on the map in this way in Pokémon GO.

How does this happen? As also mentioned in the comments on the post, Pokémon GO uses data from OpenStreetMap.org for the creation of the map. It is a free map maintained by the data from helpers and users.

If you look at the corresponding spot in the OSM, you can clearly recognize the structure of the building here.

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Have you made similar discoveries in the game yourself? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments.

Aside from such curiosities, there are many more content in the game that you can discover. This also includes the events, of which there are several in Pokémon GO. If you want to know which ones are coming in the next weeks, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in November 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Former GTA 6 Developer Explains What Phase the Game Is In

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

GTA 6 is set to be released in autumn 2025. A former employee of Rockstar now shares his assessment of how far the studio is with the development – and which important topics still need to be addressed.

What is the status of GTA 6? The currently most anticipated game is still a bit away. According to the latest information, GTA 6 is set to be released in autumn 2025 – we don’t know more details yet. Nevertheless, there are always wild speculations, some even claim that the moon would provide information.

This raises the question of how far Rockstar Games is with the development and whether the date can be met. At least regarding the development status, a former employee believes he can provide an assessment. After all, he was part of the studio for a long time and also worked on GTA 6.

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A lot of hard work

Which developer is involved? Ben Hinchliffe worked at Rockstar as a game designer for over 12 years. During this time, he contributed to notable titles like GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and also GTA 6. Two years ago, he moved to the studio Just Add Water, known especially for the Oddworld series.

What is the assessment? In an interview on the YouTube channel GTAVIoclock, Hinchliffe was asked for his opinion on the development of GTA 6. What does he think the current status is?

The main development work is likely completed, and Rockstar is currently doing everything to “really tighten every corner.” Even though there is still about a year until release, there are many issues with such a large and extensive title. Bugs and other errors need to be fixed so that the gaming experience runs smoothly. Compared to previous titles, the pressure is significantly higher.

Another important aspect is this. He believes that:

90% of their [Rockstar’s] work is about doing things they [the players] don’t want to do. You might want someone to drive straight – ‘Please drive from A to B, just follow this car’ – and then they don’t do it. They get out of the car, or they drive there, or they shoot at that person, or they turn around and drive in the other direction.

Ben Hinchliffe via GTAVIoclock

Rockstar knows that their players enjoy breaking rules, after all, they are playing a gangster epic. Therefore, it’s important to consider all scenarios and make appropriate preparations. Hinchliffe is convinced that a good game does not block its users, but rather lets them do everything they want.

That is exactly what makes the fascination of GTA for him.

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Until the release, Rockstar can do everything to optimize the game and ensure as clean and bug-free a launch as possible. It is possible that GTA 6 will be postponed for this reason because the game is simply too important for Rockstar to be released in a broken state. The high expectations unfortunately also lead to discontent: The head of Rockstar was so annoyed by insider reports and leaks that he wanted to overturn all plans for GTA 6.

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Player from WoW works 8 years on an achievement, secures mount that only a few possess

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

There are some achievements in World of Warcraft that remain extremely difficult to obtain even after all these years. It is all the more rewarding when the grind pays off after all this time, and you reach your goal.

What kind of achievement is this? On Reddit, ShizunEnjoyer proudly reports that he has been working toward the achievement “100 exalted factions” since the WoW expansion Legion. On November 5, 2024, he finally reached the goal and earned the title “High Exalted” along with the mount Pureheart Courser.

With each expansion that comes for World of Warcraft, it becomes easier to master this achievement – as new factions are introduced that can be elevated to Exalted. However, there are still relatively few Azeroth heroes who have fully dedicated themselves to the reputation grind over the years.

With the current expansion The War Within, new factions have been added to the game.

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Hard-earned mount

How demanding is the achievement? In our special on the hardest achievements in WoW, “100 exalted factions” ranked second at the time, just ahead of “On the Edge of Madness” and “Achieving 250,000 honorable kills”.

The reason for this is quickly explained: For many factions, a long grind is expected to reach the Exalted rank. Achieving this with 100 communities means that you must engage with very different content, such as PvP, dungeons, raids, or dailies.

How many players have been able to obtain this achievement so far is unclear due to the lack of official statistics from Blizzard. However, according to a brief overview of the Pureheart Courser on wowhead.com, only 5 percent of profiles have the mount in their collection. Furthermore, there are ongoing discussions about how demanding the achievement is, such as here on Reddit.

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How does the community react to the post? Many players celebrate ShizunEnjoyer’s achievement, with more than 3,000 upvotes and over 125 comments. For some WoW fans, it has even prompted them to check how far they are from 100 factions.

  • GCrab789 writes on Reddit: “This post prompted me to check how close I was, since I hadn’t worked on it for a few years. I was 1 faction away and was able to finish the task with 4 quests. This will be my new favorite mount for a while. Congratulations to you!”
  • ToySoldierArt congratulates on Reddit: “Great kudos for that, I’ve only seen 2 Pureheart Courser in-game so far and congratulated the owner both times.”
  • R00K22 writes on Reddit: “The fact that this is a rare mount and there is a Shadowlands reskin of it is frustrating. 🙁 Still, congratulations!”
  • splitfinity is close but still so far away (via Reddit): “I’ve been stuck at 96 factions for a few years. I just can’t manage to get the last 4.”
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Which WoW achievement are you particularly proud of? Which achievements do you absolutely want to master? Let us know in the comments! By the way, the Pureheart Courser is just one of 1,210 mounts in the game. Anyone who comes close to this number can also be pleased: 408 attempts for the Pureheart Courser, but that is just one mount of 1,000 that a player possesses after 20 years of WoW

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World of Warcraft Classic: What you need to know about Era, Hardcore, Season of Discovery and Cataclysm

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

For World of Warcraft, there are now several versions of Classic. But what differences exist between Era, Hardcore, Season, and Cataclysm? Which Classic version is suitable for which WoW fan? And what rules apply on the various servers? MeinMMO summarizes the most important information about WoW Classic.

What versions of World of Warcraft Classic are currently available? For fans of nostalgic WoW content, there are currently the following versions of the MMORPG:

  • Era servers of WoW Classic
  • WoW Classic Hardcore
  • WoW Cataclysm Classic
  • Season of Discovery of WoW Classic

What all four versions of WoW Classic have in common is: An active WoW subscription is sufficient to access all Classic content. You do not need to own the current expansion Dragonflight (or the upcoming addon The War Within).

Update from November 6, 2024: We have updated our overview of Classic content, with new information about Cataclysm Classic and the Season of Discovery.

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Era Servers of WoW Classic

When the transition from WoW Classic to WoW Burning Crusade Classic was on the agenda, Blizzard created the option to transfer Classic characters to the newly created Era servers. This was interesting for all fans of Vanilla WoW who were not interested in the innovations of the Shattered World adventure.

What rules apply in WoW Classic Era? The Era servers remain at the state of the last Classic phase, in which, among other things, the Naxxramas raid opened its doors. There you can experience all Classic content at your own pace. However, it can be tricky to find enough players for raids and dungeons.

New content is not planned for the Era servers of WoW Classic, but Blizzard at least revised the often-criticized PvP honor system in 2023. For example, it is no longer possible to lose your earned rank due to inactivity.

Like WoW Classic, the Hardcore servers were also created through community input.

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WoW Classic Hardcore

This is a variant of the Era servers of WoW Classic, which was expanded with Hardcore rules in August 2023. Hardcore means:

  • Characters have only one life. If you die, you stay dead. Reviving is not possible. However, you can transfer the dead character to a normal Era server to continue playing there.
  • There are special restrictions: Paladins cannot use their Hearthstone while they have Divine Shield or Blessing of Protection active.
  • There are duels to the death: With /makgora you challenge another player. The loser stays dead, the winner receives a stack of “Ear Necklace,” a buff that displays your kills.

What about player numbers here? While there are no exact figures, the Hardcore servers are significantly more popular than the regular Era servers. This is certainly due to the special thrill. In June 2024, there was again a raid of max-level characters that was wiped in the Molten Core.

You can check out the Hardcore wipe of the WoW raid here:

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WoW Cataclysm Classic

Unlike the static Era servers, the progressive Classic realms have been evolving for years. Following WoW Classic came Burning Crusade Classic, then Wrath of the Lich King Classic. In May 2024, there was finally the outbreak of Deathwing and the launch of Cataclysm Classic.

How does this Classic variant work? The procedure has been similar for years: Blizzard uses the last content patch of an expansion as the basis, as it had the fewest bugs and the best class balance. The major features that landed on the servers during the course of the expansion, however, are unlocked in the Classic counterpart through multiple phases.

The preparatory phase of Cataclysm Classic, for example, brought in the Goblins and Worgen, the profession of Archaeology, the revamped versions of Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms, and the Transmogrification collection.

The cinematic trailer for WoW Cataclysm Classic creates excitement for more:

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WoW: Announcement Trailer for Cataclysm Classic

At launch, the raids Throne of the Four Winds, Bastion of Twilight, and more followed, along with the leveling phase from 80 to 85, seven high-level dungeons, the PvP zone Tol Barad, and more.

What do the upcoming phases of Cataclysm Classic look like?

  • After the recent update “Storm on the Firelands” has been released, the Firelands raid will open its doors on November 8, 2024. You can find more information at worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.
  • In January 2025, the Hour of Twilight strikes (with the Dragon Soul raid and three new dungeons in the Caverns of Time).

Please note that Blizzard reserves the right to make smaller and larger adjustments on progressive Classic servers. As of now, there will be no LFR raid finder in WoW Cataclysm Classic, which was introduced with patch 4.3.

Season of Discovery of WoW Classic

With the seasons of WoW Classic, Blizzard presents you a highly adapted version of Vanilla WoW that follows its own rules and leads you through the various content phases much faster than was the case in Vanilla WoW.

The first Season of Mastery was relatively conservative, with minor innovations in the raid instances of WoW Classic. However, the current Season of Discovery plays out quite differently.

What defines the Season of Discovery?

  • The current season of WoW Classic unlocks only a portion of the leveling phase at a time, with each phase bringing its own endgame (with a well-known leveling dungeon that is transformed into a 10- or 20-player raid instance, as well as a special PvP or PvE event).
  • With the new class runes and fresh equipment items, the old Vanilla meta is overturned, and there are more classes that can take on healer or tank roles.
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What does the further schedule for the Season of Discovery look like? Currently, the season is in phase 5. The schedule for the upcoming weeks reads as follows:

  • November 12: The questline “Scepter of the Sandstorms” begins with the regional restarts.
  • November 21: The war efforts for Ahn’Qiraj begin worldwide at 21:00 CET.
  • November 29: The war efforts end.
  • December 4: The announcement of the arrival of Anubisath and the Qiraji warriors begins.
  • December 6: Temple of Ahn’Qiraj, Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj, and the Nightmarish Grove will open.

Phase 6 will officially start on November 21, 2024. The questline surrounding the “Scepter of the Sandstorms” can be completed from December 4 to December 6, 2024. What is planned for the upcoming year is currently unclear.

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In One Piece, there is an event that you will never see in the anime

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has answered 10 questions from fans. One asked what happened during a certain incident that will never happen in the anime.

Warning, spoiler: The following article contains a spoiler involving Trafalgar Law, Blackbeard, and Koby.

What is this incident? A lot has happened during the two-year time skip. So much that Oda couldn’t manage to show it all in the anime. One of these events is the Rocky Port incident.

  • Trafalgar Law heard that one of the Poneglyphs was on the pirate island Hachinosu. To get to it, he hijacked a huge passenger ship called Rocky Port.
  • It turned out to be a smuggler ship that was doing business with the pirate island. The king of the country running the smuggling was also on board.
  • Law got into a conflict with the pirates. Blackbeard and Koby joined him, forming an unusual alliance.
  • Trafalgar Law was subsequently appointed a Warlord of the Sea, Koby received the title of a hero, and Blackbeard gained control over the pirate island Hachinosu.

You can view Oda’s complete tweet on pewpiece’s X account:

https://twitter.com/pewpiece/status/1853090989432283411

Law, Blackbeard, and Koby teamed up to annihilate the pirates. Blackbeard wanted to eliminate the pirates to claim the island for himself, while Law simply wanted the Poneglyph. Koby, on the other hand, is part of the Marines and was glad to stop the pirate smuggling. He protected the civilians during the battles.

Law appears, among others, in the anime film One Piece Stampede:

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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede

The unusual alliance will never be seen in the anime

Why will it never appear in the anime? Actually, this incident could have been a good flashback in the manga and anime. However, Oda added that this event will never be part of the main story and thus will never be seen in the anime. The reason is that it would simply take too long to draw the incident. 

As One Piece is nearing its conclusion, the mangaka no longer has much time to devote to such past events. He must now weigh carefully what he will still show in the manga.

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Is this a significant loss? Besides an exciting battle and an unusual alliance, we miss the appearance of a former pirate from the Rocks pirate crew. The previous ruler of the pirate island was Ochoku, or Wang Zhi. He was once a member of Rocks D. Xebec.

That’s why it’s a shame that we won’t get to see one of the former members of such a historically significant pirate crew. The pirate crew was indeed involved in the God Valley incident, where many pirates and Marines fought: One Piece confirmed the theory of a German YouTuber with one of the new chapters

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A legendary actor finally clarified the question of whether Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings is better

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Christopher Lee was a legendary actor who appeared in some of the greatest movies of all time. Among others Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. Which franchise of the two is better was quite clear to him.

Christopher Lee played many iconic roles in his life. Be it Dracula, Saruman, or Count Dooku. The latter are villains from The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars and have especially burned into the minds of the audience due to Lee’s portrayal.

There are often discussions about which of the two film series is better. The fanbases of both universes are large and opinionated – even though it is of course questionable whether Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings can even be compared. Christopher Lee did it and provided an answer to the question.

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One aspect distinguishes the two universes

What did Christopher Lee say? In an interview with TFN, the actor spoke about his work and compared The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars with each other.

The crucial difference is that George Lucas’ star saga is not based on a template and is completely fictional, while Peter Jackson’s films are adaptations of a novel.

Lee emphasized how much he was impressed by the genius of George Lucas. He created a franchise out of nothing that is now known worldwide and continues to grow. That was a monumental task that Lucas mastered well. Even though the filmmaker initially thought it would be a flop.

In contrast, The Lord of the Rings pales, because here there was hardly any room for experimentation due to the source material. Otherwise, it would have upset the fans of the book. There are some differences in the films, however.

Christopher Lee therefore preferred Star Wars to the Middle-earth saga. And that, even though he personally met the author of The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien in the 1950s (via independent.co). No other actor in the films can claim that.

Even when it came to his characters, Count Dooku had the edge here.

Why is Count Dooku more interesting? Lee called the role a dream for any actor. Portraying Dooku was very appealing because the character is mysterious and his motivation remains in the dark at first appearance. Developing the character was a delight.

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Which franchise is better can of course not be definitively clarified, but is mostly a matter of taste. That’s why we are interested in your opinion. Are you more at home in Middle-earth, or in a galaxy far, far away? Feel free to let us know in the comments. By the way, did you know: One of the most awkward moments in Star Wars happened because George Lucas had a big problem

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Player complains about controversial feature in Diablo 4, gets immediate backlash: “It must be that hard”

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By completing it, you improve your gear in Diablo 4 – for that, you need a bunch of mats and gold. One player complains about the feature, but others think it is just right as it is.

The completion is a crafting system in Diablo 4 that allows you to improve the affixes on your items. For each improvement, you need certain materials and gold. Every 4 levels, an affix is “critically improved” and becomes particularly strong. Which affix it will be, is determined by chance. It’s also possible for the same affix to be hit 2 or even 3 times. You can reset the completion, but that also costs mats and gold.

What problem does the player have? A player shows in a video on Reddit how he improves his unique boots with the masterworking (completion). It is also visible that he completely resets the process in between. In the title, he writes, “The masterworking system is terrible.”

In the comment, he explains that he spent the weekend farming Obsidian and Rawhide for crafting. Apparently, he was hoping for a triple critical improvement of a specific affix during masterworking, but had no luck. The system “discourages and drives away players,” he claims.

However, there is more backlash from the community than agreement.

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Some players are satisfied with “less”

What do other players say about it? Under the Reddit post, users discuss the topic. Some believe that the chance to get such a rare affix is very low and therefore should require just as much work. HC99199 writes: “If you want perfect items, then it has to be exactly like this. Perfect items are not necessary.”

Others point out that only players who grind for many hours a day notice such things. Mindless_Ad5500 writes: “Buddy, you are 1% of the player base. You’re already in the realm of extreme min-maxing. For most of us, the system is totally fine.”

And Possible-One-6101 states that it often seems to him that some people want to skip the entire gameplay and leveling process and directly assemble their perfect build in the menu, so they don’t have to actually play at all.

How is the feature still being discussed? In another Reddit post, players explain that they are satisfied with a double “critical” improvement when masterworking given the current economic situation in Diablo 4. The “cost” for the last few attempts is simply too high, writes Kalaka in the comment. Especially at the beginning of the season, many players faced a shortage of common mats and they could not improve their gear without grinding a lot.

Several players seem to see it this way: Before wasting a bunch of mats and gold to critically improve the right affixes three times, they simply accept whatever comes out of masterworking.

In the comment, nfreakoss summarizes the topic:

The economy [in Diablo 4] is currently a mess, and the investment for a [triple critical improvement] is just not worth it.

Trading with boss materials and runes on the exchange platform is a must to even gather enough gold for the rerolls. It’s tough to have to run 2-3 nightmare dungeons just to reroll the first two levels of an item multiple times.

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A bigger problem is the tempering, which individual users mention in the thread. They say: This is definitely much more frustrating. PowerW11 also explains in another post on Reddit: “Honestly, I don’t know what is more frustrating than “bricking” an otherwise perfect item.”

With tempering, you imprint additional affixes onto your gear – this also occurs randomly. If it doesn’t work and players receive the wrong affixes, the item is considered “bricked” or “destroyed”: it does not provide an improvement for the current build. With a scroll, you can now save your “destroyed” items in Diablo 4, but according to fans, this leads to even more frustration.

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The anime Death Note gets its first game on Steam, reminiscent of Among Us

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In a new game on Steam, you will first step into the roles of Kira and L from the Anime Death Note. The gameplay is strongly reminiscent of Among Us.

What game is this about? We are talking about DEATH NOTE Killer Within, a social detective game on Steam. Here, two teams compete against each other, each led by Light Yagami alias Kira and by L. The two teams pursue different goals.

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Cat-and-Mouse Game of Two Super Geniuses

What is Death Note about? One day, the young model student Light Yagami finds the Death Note. With the book, the death of any person can be invoked under two conditions: You need the person’s real name and must know their face.

Driven by ambition to create a perfect world without crime, Light uses the notebook under the alias Kira to kill criminals. However, this draws attention, and soon police investigators are on his trail. They are led by L – an eccentric but very competent detective.

DEATH NOTE Killer Within takes place after L’s appearance. He and Light work together to hold Kira accountable. Of course, Light is not interested in that, but uses his closeness to L in order to eliminate him with the help of the Death Note.

Among Us, but as an Anime Game

The game supports up to 10 players, who are divided into two teams. On one side is Team Kira, consisting of two individuals: Light and one of his fanatic supporters. Team L supports up to 8 players and consists of L and his investigators.

Depending on which team you belong to, your goal is as follows:

  • Team Kira has the Death Note and can write the names of both NPCs and investigators in it. If L dies, the game ends immediately.
  • Team L works together to uncover Kira’s identity. By sharing information, you get closer to your goal.

In terms of gameplay mechanics, Death Note Killer Within strongly resembles Among Us. However, Death Note is much older and has always lent itself to a game of this kind with its exciting cat-and-mouse game between Kira and L.

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Just as Kira and L use aliases, Tsugumi Obha is not the real name of the mangaka behind Death Note. Nobody knows who he (or she) is – but everyone knows why Obha started drawing mangas. Read more about this here: “Normal work did not appeal to me” – Creator of Death Note had to survive, which is why he became a mangaka

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