Magnetic switches and terrible keycaps: What does the new Vulcan II TKL Pro test?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 7 minutes

Turtle Beach has presented its first gaming keyboard of the post-Roccat era with the Vulcan II TKL Pro. Will everything stay the same, or are there even meaningful improvements in the end? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the keyboard and explains in the review whether the model is worth it.

With the Vulcan series, Turtle Beach (formerly Roccat) offers a popular range of gaming keyboards. With the Vulcan II TKL Pro, they have introduced the successor to the old Roccat TKL Pro. On paper, they want to score especially with various improvements:

  • Linear (red) Hall-Effect switches, which are supposed to be faster and, above all, more durable than the old switches. Turtle Beach promises an increase of 50 million keystrokes (from 100 million to 150 million compared to the Vulcan TKL Pro).
  • Analog instead of optical switches, which are supposed to offer an adjustable actuation point at the keys.
  • Also included with the Vulcan II TKL Pro is a foam palm rest. The predecessor did not offer this.

In the review, I mainly also refer to the old predecessor, which I was able to test for MeinMMO. The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro performed very well in the test and that was mainly due to the very good workmanship and the great switches.

Overview of the test

Who has tested it?

I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO, and I have a penchant for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. Gaming mice are especially among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck.

Transparency notice: The model was provided to us by the manufacturer as a review sample. The manufacturer had no influence on the article.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
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Technical Details
Here you can find the technical details as a table (click to expand):
Design/InterfaceWired, TKL design
Key typeMagnetic Hall-Effect switches, linear (red)
Programmable keysYes
LightingYes
CompatibilityPC
ContentsKeyboard, USB-C cable, palm rest, manual
Special featuresTKL design with volume wheel
Price (RRP)€229.99

Contents, design, and construction

What does the contents look like? In the box, you’ll find a USB-C cable, a foam palm rest, and a manual along with the keyboard.

How is the keyboard constructed? The keyboard offers an official TKL design. The keyboard provides you with arrow keys on the right side and a few function keys above. However, there is no numeric keypad in the TKL design. At the top right, there is a rotary knob with which you can turn the sound up or down or mute it completely with a press on the knob. The predecessor had a dedicated button for “mute.”

What does the keyboard look like? The keyboard comes in either a black or white design. In the test, I used the black model. The keyboard also offers fully adjustable RGB lighting with some nice effects that you can configure through the proprietary software.

Title image Turtle Beach and Roccat Vulcan II TKL
Turtle Beach and Roccat: Both keyboards look very similar: Especially inside, there are innovations.

Processing

The Vulcan II TKL Pro, like its predecessor, features an anodized aluminum top plate. The old Vulcan also used such a plate. The rest of the keyboard is made of plastic. In direct comparison to the predecessor, the successor does not appear less valuable and well-made.

Except for the palm rest. Because when I opened the box of the keyboard, I was greeted by a stinky, chemical smell. The odor did not come from the keyboard, but from the foam palm rest. The part does not leave a good impression on me either.

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro palm rest
The palm rest of the Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro made of foam. Does not leave a good impression on me.

With the keycaps, Turtle Beach also continues to use ABS keycaps with the Vulcan II TKL Pro, which wear out incredibly quickly. The keys get very dirty and look terrible after just a few days. And this for a keyboard that costs at least €159.99.

At least you can freely exchange the keycaps with those from another manufacturer. But then the nice design of the keyboard is lost.

Software

With the software, Turtle Beach has completely moved to the new “Swarm II” software. They have completely moved away from the old “Roccat Swarm” software and offer a completely new software suite.

The software appears decent at first glance and offers all important functions. The software is also scalable, making it adaptable to large screens. Additionally, tooltips are displayed in every area explaining points.

Also commendable: The entire keyboard is offered in good English.

The new Turtle Beach Swarm II: Slimmed down compared to the old Swarm, but still confusing.

Ergonomics

The keyboard is ergonomically better than full-size keyboards due to its TKL design. Vulcan keyboards rely on a comparatively high case, but feature low keys. With the palm rest, the keyboard is comfortable to use once the odor from the palm rest has dissipated.

In older models, Roccat used to rely on an uncomfortable but stable palm rest made of plastic – such as with the Vulcan II MAX or the old Roccat Vulcan 120/121. The predecessor came without a palm rest at all. Therefore, this is actually a step forward. However, the unpleasant odor and the foam discourage me.

The Keys

Under the keycaps of my keyboard are magnetic Hall-Effect switches, which have a linear function. They resemble red switches. Hall-Effect switches are currently modern among many manufacturers as they are considered less error-prone.

According to Turtle Beach, the Hall-Effect switches can withstand 150 million keystrokes. The predecessor offered a theoretical durability of 100 million.

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro angled view

How does it play and work? The magnetic switches are a bit of an adjustment, and I don’t mean that negatively:

  • Both mechanical switches sound metallic and quite high, sometimes with a slight “pling” after pressing. You have to like that, but it has never bothered me with the Vulcan.
  • The magnetic switches sound rather hollow and significantly duller compared to “normal” mechanical switches. The advantage: They are much quieter and hardly audible.
  • The magnetic switches “feel” different in everyday use. At first, I found myself making more typos, and sometimes keys were registered that I hadn’t even pressed. Whether that’s due to me or the new switches, I can’t say.

Adjusting the actuation point of the keys through the software within a certain range is a cool feature: You can set how deeply you need to press the keys for your keystroke to be registered on the PC. Until you find the perfect setting for yourself, you’ll have to experiment a bit.

My settings: For a combination of typing and gaming, I have more than doubled the actuation point of the keyboard from the standard (1.2 mm) to 2.5 mm. This way, I make significantly fewer typos, and the keys are still very fast. When typing, I usually need more force than when I am just entering short commands for a game.

Turtle Beach Swarm II setting key activation point
Practical: In the Swarm software, you can test the key activation point before setting it.

How loud is the keyboard? Compared to the old Vulcan keyboard, the Vulcan II TKL Pro is significantly quieter. The mechanical “pling” is no longer present, and the noise level has overall become a bit duller and quieter. Typing and playing has become quieter, but you have to enjoy the new dull sound.

Compared to mechanical or optomechanical keyboards, the Vulcan II TKL Pro is surprisingly quiet. You can mainly hear the sounds of fingers hitting the keycaps and hardly the keyboard itself. My partner finds the Vulcan II TKL Pro much more pleasant for the ears than the predecessor with its linear switches.

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro lighting
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro with active lighting on the PC.

Conclusion: Good gaming keyboard with a “very good” palm rest and keycaps

Is the keyboard worth it? With an RRP of €159.99, the keyboard is not exactly cheap but is in line with the competition, which is also in the price range of €160.

Overall, Turtle Beach offers good hardware and meaningful improvements with the Vulcan II TKL Pro compared to its predecessor. Unfortunately, I find the palm rest far from successful, and the ABS keycaps look cheap compared to the competition. After just a few days, the keyboard looks terribly worn. Here, the competition, especially the Ducky One 3 TKL, simply offers more for the money.

The Vulcan II TKL Pro is a great keyboard if you can overlook the minor flaws (palm rest, keycaps, unusual switches). Otherwise, it is “only” good but still recommendable.

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What alternatives are there?

More gaming keyboards: Are you looking for more recommendations in the peripheral area? Then take a look at the following buying guide on MeinMMO. Here we explain which keyboards are currently the most worthwhile: The best gaming keyboards you can buy right now

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Pokémon GO: Ho-Oh counters – 20 best attackers in the raid guide

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The best counters against Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO in the raid guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Ho-Oh in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Ho-Oh? Ho-Oh is a legendary Pokémon from the second generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Fire and Flying types.

When does Ho-Oh come? You can currently find the boss until July 8, 2024, in 5*-raids. Here we show you the best counters against Ho-Oh and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Ho-Oh in a raid – With these counters

  1. Shadow Rhyhorn with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  2. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  3. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  4. Mega Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  5. Shadow Rhydon with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  6. Rhydon with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  7. Garchomp with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  8. Shadow Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  9. Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  10. Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  11. Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  12. Terrakion with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  13. Rhydon with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  14. Proto Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  15. Shadow Roserade with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  16. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
  17. Shadow Alolan Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  18. Mega Golem with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  19. Landorus with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  20. Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker

Weaknesses of Ho-Oh: The Pokémon belongs to the Fire and Flying types and is weak against Rock, Water, and Electric. In particular, Rock-type attacks deal significant damage to Ho-Oh since it has a double weakness to attacks of this type.

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Is there a Shiny Ho-Oh? Yes, you can catch Ho-Oh as a Shiny if you’re lucky.

Here you see Lugia and Shiny Lugia and Ho-Oh with Shiny Ho-Oh for comparison

How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon at a high level, you can defeat the Pokémon with just 2 trainers. The battle will still be somewhat challenging and not a walk in the park.

If you don’t have optimal counter Pokémon, you should definitely rely on more trainers. Our tips for organizing raid teams can help you assemble your raid teams.

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Tarisland Fishing Guide: How to Get All Fish in the New MMORPG

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Tarisland, there are various fish to catch on each map. Among them, in addition to the normal fish, there are also some you need for the collection challenges of each map. MeinMMO reveals how to get all the fish.

Those who prefer to collect, craft, and explore in MMORPGs rather than engage in battles against monsters or other players will quickly find their limits in Tarisland. While there is much to explore at first, the new MMORPG restricts its players with stamina when collecting and crafting.

Luckily for those players, fishing does not use up stamina, but only requires bait that can be purchased for silver.

Here you can watch the trailer for Tarisland:

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How to Get a Fishing Rod

To fish in Tarisland, you first need a fishing rod. You unlock it by progressing further in your main story. Once you are far enough, you can go to angler Fabian Schwarzwumme for a quest.

He will hand you the first simple fishing rod and send you on a small fishing trip. During this, you will learn the basics of fishing.

These Minigames You Must Complete While Fishing

In Tarisland, there are three different baits for fishing. Depending on the bait, you can catch different fish and must play various minigames.

  • With the regular Mithril bait, you simply need to reel in your line before the time runs out. To do this, press the fishing button as quickly as you can.
  • With the Bionic bait, you need to watch out for the shark that wants to eat your fish. Keep your rod in the left area of the display until the shark has dived down. Once the shark has dived down (the display lights up blue), press the fishing button as quickly and often as you can to reel in the line.
  • With the rune-decorated bait, you must pay close attention. Once you have a fish on the line, you have little time to bring your rod into the golden area. When time runs out, your rod must be within the area to catch the fish.
Fishing merchant Fabian Schwarzwumme in Silver City
Fabian Schwarzwumme is the fishing merchant in Silver City.

How to Get Better Baits in Tarisland

To catch better fish, you can use better baits. In addition to the regular Mithril bait, you also have access to the bionic bait and the rune-decorated bait.

  • You receive the bionic bait as one of the blue items from the “Reward of Destiny” where you can open packages similarly to Counter Strike to obtain rewards such as skins. Additionally, you can exchange your friendship badges in the friends shop for it.
  • The rune-decorated bait of the highest rarity can be obtained from the guild shop for 60 companion badges each.

Catch All Fish – What You Need

If you are trying to catch all the fish on every map to complete your exploration in the fishing area to 6/6, you will quickly notice that the last fish is really difficult to catch.

All fish required for exploration can be caught with the simple Mithril bait. There is no need to use a better bait to catch all the fish for the collection. However, the chance to catch the last fish seems low. Many players reported countless attempts before they completed the collection.

However, those who simply want to fish for better fish can rely on better baits.

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Get a Better Fishing Rod – Here’s How

In Tarisland, you can also obtain better fishing rods in addition to the regular fishing rod. These reduce the time you need to fish.

  • You receive the fine fishing rod through the achievement “Successful Fisher” for which you need to catch 30 large fish. It’s best to use better baits for this, otherwise it can take quite a long time.
  • The Bone Fishing Rod is just as good as the fine fishing rod, but it is available at Fabian Schwarzwumme’s shop. He sells it for 500 shells. You obtain shells randomly through fishing.

To fish, you always need free space in your inventory, otherwise you cannot catch any fish. If it takes you a long time to catch a certain fish, you are not alone; many players fish every day to complete their collection. If you run out of baits, you can get some for free here: All Tarisland codes you can redeem in July 2024

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Players of Final Fantasy XIV warn: Better skip a side quest for now

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A new side quest introduced with the launch of Dawntrail in Final Fantasy XIV is causing discussions among players. Players are now warning against doing this quest too early, as it may inadvertently contain spoilers.

Which quest is it? It is the side quest Once a Riddler, Now a Ruler. This side quest was integrated into the game with the launch of Dawntrail. You receive it around level 95 in the capital Tuliyollal.

However, players are now warning against approaching this quest too early.

You can watch the trailer for the new expansion here:

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The quest may unintentionally spoil things for you

Why are players warning about the quest? After players heavily criticized the second color slot, Final Fantasy XIV is facing new criticism. Players are now warning about the quest Once a Riddler, Now a Ruler because you might spoil things against your will.

In the quest, as the name suggests, you need to find locations based on puzzles. The quest carries a plot twist that spoils the story for you if you have not yet completed the main quest in the area.

Without going into detail about the spoiler, the quest reveals who the dawn servant will be, even before the ceremony has taken place.

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How have players reacted to the spoiler? In a post on Reddit, the user “st_wolfgang” initially warned about the quest. Other users found it hard to believe at first, like the user “Froman951”.

Some users hope that the “problem” will be fixed, as noted by the user “MajorPom” on Reddit, to prevent more players from being spoiled.

User “Adzx93” mentions on Reddit that this is exactly why he always finishes the main story first. Other users, however, do not understand this point, as such spoilers either do not occur at all or are not closely related to the main quest.

Our colleague Sophia has already had a chance to play the new expansion “Dawntrail” before its release. She was especially taken with a new class. What it is and why she likes it so much, you can read here: I played the new expansion for Final Fantasy XIV and fell in love with the new class just like in Sword Art Online

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Steam: The First Descendant commits sins in the cash shop – “Can burn in hell”

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The new loot shooter “The Fist Descendant” is being discussed controversially, although player numbers on Steam are rising sharply. But one thing is absolutely unacceptable, as players agree: “Single-use cosmetics” are a mortal sin. Because anyone who wants to dye their armor has to pay for it – and every time they dye it anew.

So here’s The Last Descendant: On reddit, there is currently a lively discussion about “The Last Descendant”:

  • The negative interpretation is “everything about the game is copied” – essentially it is Warframe slapped onto the chassis of Destiny 2, but with extremely increased grind.
  • The positive interpretation is: “It’s a fast-paced shooter that is quite fun, and it’s free if you don’t buy cosmetics”.
  • Even those who like the game believe that the current hype will only last a short time.

But one practice is generally rejected.

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Mortal Sin: Single-use Cosmetic

What is this practice? The cash shop in the Free2Play game is being discussed controversially; while the essentials can be grinded, the grind is already extremely tough.

However, one thing is absolutely unacceptable:

  • Dyeing equipment items is possible
  • But there is no shader that you purchase once, with which you can dye every armor forever
  • Instead, colors are only “one-time use”; once used, the cosmetic is consumed and you have to buy it again

Players on reddit say:

  • “That the color pod system is only used once is totally insane at a price of $5. A true Nexon special.”
  • “The game is quite fun, but God do I hate that colors for dyeing skins are only one-time use. Consumable cosmetics can roast in hell.”

MMORPG players hate wasting resources, especially money

What’s behind it: In the end, a single-use cosmetic means: every time you swap out the armor you dyed, you throw away the $5 you spent.

There is little that players hate more than wasting real money.

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Like Warframe – only 20 times more expensive

Elsewhere, the game is compared in its monetization system to Warframe (via gamespot), only that in The First Descendant everything is 20 times more expensive than in the MMO by Digital Extremes:

  • For example, a Warframe costs a resource that players use to increase their mod capacity, about $1.50
  • In The First Descendant, you’re looking at $30

Nexon’s new shooter is currently experiencing a surge on Steam, which is surely due to the fact that the genre “loot shooter” has been extremely popular since 2014, but rarely sees new games developed, as they are expensive to develop and even more expensive to maintain: Destiny, Division, and Anthem were once the future of gaming: What has happened?

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The Elden Ring community is excited about a new OP weapon, but not everyone knows how to use it correctly

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Among the numerous new weapons in the DLC of Elden Ring, players have found one that works particularly well against the tough bosses. The reactions from the community are enthusiastic – but there are some critical voices as well.

Which weapon is it? The DLC Shadow of the Erdtree has added over 100 new weapons to the main game Elden Ring. Depending on the playstyle, there’s something for everyone. Some of the coolest new weapons you can find right at the beginning, before you have even defeated one of the tough bosses.

Currently, a new weapon type is particularly making waves: the thrusting shield. Especially the Carian thrusting shield is an ideal means to stand firm in battles against bosses.

Because you can hide behind it, block enemy attacks, and attack at the same time. However, some players who have tested the build are worried that it might get nerfed soon.

This doesn’t stop most of the community from using the weapon now and making life easier in the Shadow Lands.

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The community loves the new shields

What do the players say? User DamnHare expresses the thoughts of many others in a Reddit post, when he writes:

“The new thrusting shields are the strongest weapons in the entire game, and not just by a little. NG+ in the DLC has been absolutely obliterated. Thrusting shields can be enchanted with any affinity/damage type, making them extremely versatile.”

He also shows a clip in which he fights against various bosses from the expansion. For spoiler reasons, we won’t link the video here; follow this link to Reddit if you are interested.

Many other users join him in the praise: “I love the thrusting shield, and you’re telling me there’s more than one?” writes UB-iK on Reddit.

“Yes, that’s how I defeated the final boss,” writes Drstrangelove899 under the Reddit post. However, the prerequisite is that you actually know how to play the weapon correctly.

Users like goshagrim on Reddit were not even aware until this post that you can block and attack simultaneously with thrusting shields. He didn’t understand why everyone thought the weapons were so good. However, after players tried the shields, most are very impressed.

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Is there any criticism as well? As often, not all voices in the community are positive. User nisanosa on Reddit finds this playstyle “extremely boring, to be honest.”

SecXy94 also agrees with this under the Reddit post, stating: “I couldn’t play the game like that. I would be bored to death.”

Thrusting shields are therefore not the right choice for every type of player. Those who want to be agile and prefer to dodge enemy attacks with skillful rolls instead of blocking them will find better weapons in Elden Ring.

It remains to be seen how long the thrusting shields will remain this powerful. Perhaps a nerf is on the way that will weaken the weapon. The same could happen to another strong newcomer in the DLC: a perfume bottle, that deals with the final boss swiftly.

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The big update to Palworld has been on Steam for a week now – This is what the fans say

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The latest Palworld update has been released and has brought a lot of new content for players. The reactions from players have so far been mostly positive, despite some reported bugs.

What kind of update is this? The latest Palworld update Sakurajima was released on 27.06. and brought a lot of new content for players. The biggest change is probably the new island, which also enriches the world of Palworld with new Pals.

After players were worried before the update that purchased skins could also be integrated into the game, the update seems to be well received so far.

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The PvP mode is well received by players

How is the update received by the fans? After the first feedback was already positive from many players shortly after the update, the positive mood continues a week after the update. One of the biggest changes was the PvP arena, where you can compete with your Pals against other players.

The player Taridium shares his experience in the arena on Reddit. Although he is destroyed by his opponent in no time, he finds that the new arena is absolutely hilarious and fun.

Other users also see this as a good sign. The user Metal_Sign says under his post on Reddit: You know it’s good when someone posts with that title and the clip shows him getting destroyed.

Many other players also seem to be excited about the new update. The user Kazoorion posts a meme on Reddit in line with the update’s release, showing how Palworld players throw away their old Pals like toys, as there are now some new Pals. With over 500 upvotes, it seems many players agree with him.

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Are there any negative voices regarding the new update? So far, there isn’t much negative feedback about the new update, and overall, it seems to be well received by players. However, what can be found are some posts about bugs that the new update seems to have brought with it.

The user Minecrafthungary shares a screenshot on Reddit showing that the world is bugged for him. The annoying thing is that he is in the water at the time, has little stamina left, and seems to have no way to reach land before he dies.

He doesn’t seem to be alone with this problem. The user PseudoNym52 responds to him, saying that this is exactly why he set it up so that he doesn’t lose anything from his inventory upon death.

Palworld was very successful shortly after its release but soon faced significant losses in player numbers. Although player numbers have rebounded due to the new update, they are not comparable to the numbers directly after the release. You can read here why the community manager asks not to discuss player numbers: Palworld asks players to ignore a discussion about Steam that makes them look bad

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Streamer is close to tears as he talks about what his friend DrDisrespect has done

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The streamer Timothy Betar (34) is known as TimTheTatman. His rise began in 2018 when he became famous on Twitch in Ninja’s circle with Fortnite. In 2021, he switched to YouTube and was seen there repeatedly with DrDisrespect. What is happening there now is quite affecting the bear-like streamer.

Who is TimTheTatman?

For years, he was the main character and TimTheTatman a side character in his story:

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TimTheTatman appears distraught as he distances himself from DrDisrespect

This is what he says about DrDisrespect: Earlier on Twitch and later on YouTube, TimTheTatman liked to play with DrDisrespect and repeatedly suffered under his jokes and gags. The Ninja dynamic continued here as well:

  • DrDisrespect played the tough, competent pro
  • TimTheTatman the somewhat slower average guy who had to take the jabs

But both streamers were apparently good friends.

When the allegations against DrDisrespect became known and the Doc admitted to what he did, TimTheTatman was apparently hit hard.

In a Twitter clip, you can see him distraught and serious as he says he can no longer support DrDisrespect, his longtime friend. You can see him struggling with himself and how difficult it is for him:

In the end, I have to say: What he said about writing to a minor, which sometimes bordered on the inappropriate… if he knew she was a minor and these messages existed, then I cannot support that.

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TimTheTatman thanks fans for their responses to his message

This is how he reacted when he returned live: It has been about a week since this message went live. TimTheTatman streamed again on YouTube after a break and spoke about the topic again.

In the current stream, he still seemed touched but noticeably more composed. He said it had been an absolutely insane week. The world is full of negativity.

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He thanks for the many positive messages that reached him on the matter.

In all the trouble and excitement surrounding such a sensitive topic, TimTheTatman offers once again an oasis of comfort where people like each other. That has always been his role in the gaming world. The incident that concerns so many in the streaming world had some open questions that could still be clarified: A new report answers 5 previously open questions about DrDisrespect’s Twitch ban

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Industry insider criticizes streamer: ‘99% cheat and honest, hard workers are left behind’

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Tyler “Trainwreckstv” Niknam (33) is a successful streamer, previously on Twitch, now on Kick. He is now criticizing streamers: many of them are fraudsters who artificially inflate their viewer counts using view bots. Especially Twitch is the problem.

This is what Trainwreck says: Trainwreck responds to a post from Kick’s official account about how much money people are making on Kick, somewhat annoyed (via X):

Additional money is good, but we need to take better care of the people who cheat for attention by positioning themselves at the top of every category or area.

We live in a time where view botters are rewarded and legitimate, hard-working streamers are left out.

Trainwreck was a leading gambling streamer before Twitch restricted gambling – the German streamer Tanzverbot hates gambling.

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View botters cheat their way to unfair visibility advantages

What does he mean by that? Trainwreck has the following logic:

  • Those searching for new streamers on Kick or Twitch are primarily shown people who already have many viewers. They are therefore the most visible on lists of streamers.
  • Those who cheat using view bots as “artificial viewers” won’t earn money with them directly, but will be at the top of the lists, giving them advantages over streamers who do not use view bots.
  • Of course, the implication in his accusation also suggests: Those who inflate their numbers are also more attractive for direct advertising bookings.

99% of the people in the top 100 are cheating

Who exactly does he have in mind? According to Trainwreck, the botting primarily originates from Twitch – the “monopolist” is the problem and must also solve it.

  • According to Trainwreck, practically everyone is cheating – except for himself, of course, and “maybe 5 others”.
  • Otherwise, everyone would be cheating. He believes that in the top 100 and with the new wave of streamers, 99% are such cheaters.
  • He has particularly targeted members of the “FaZe” clan.
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This is how Kick reacts: The platform fully agrees with Trainwreck: View botting is indeed a problem that every streaming platform struggles with. They want to work on it.

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How to recognize view bots? Generally, it is said that streamers who have many viewers but very low activity in chat are suspicious.

The view bots don’t necessarily have to originate from the streamer. It could also be the case that they have fans who take “their streamer or streamer” a bit too seriously and provide bots. Or, in a more sinister way, someone might even try to harm streamers this way.

Trainwreck often mocks other streamers and Twitch on Twitter. He is seen as a gambling streamer, someone who is closely connected with Stake and Kick and who is waging a crusade against the whole world. Hopefully, he never shows up at gamescom, who knows what else might be happening behind Hall 8: gamescom: Conflict between Twitch streamers Tanzverbot vs. Orangemorange escalates into physical assault – New Statements

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Lord of the Rings: Sean Connery declined legendary role and a fortune – preferred to play in a bad comic book adaptation

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most important film trilogies of all time. The films were successful not only with critics and fans but also at the box office. Sean Connery could have been involved, but he declined.

Who is Sean Connery?

  • His probably biggest role was that of James Bond
  • In 7 James Bond films, he played the agent
  • Other well-known films with him include In the Name of the Rose, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Highlander
  • He worked as an actor from 1954 to 2003
  • In 2020, the actor passed away at the age of 90

He could have also added The Lord of the Rings to his filmography, but he declined the role, although he read the script and would have had an incredible deal.

A trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring can be found here:

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Sean Connery as Gandalf

As The Independent reports, Sean Connery declined the role of Gandalf. Mark Ordesky, the executive producer, described that they made an offer to Connery, but he declined.

We made Connery an offer, but he declined. We received a response years later, but apparently, he read the material and just didn’t feel it.

Mark Ordesky on the Gandalf casting (Source: The Independent)

Sean Connery read the script, but the role did not seem to fit him. Later he commented on it, as The New Zealand Herald reports. He said he had seen the books and the films, but he still did not feel it. Ultimately, it went to Ian McKellen, although another actor was also approached.

How much would he have received for the role? In addition to the fee of 30 million dollars, roughly 28 million euros, he would have even received a 15% profit share from the box office earnings. That would have paid off since the films grossed 2.9 billion dollars, approximately 2.7 billion euros. Thus, Connery would have earned 450 million dollars, around 420 million euros, just from that.

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In which film did Connery act instead? Instead of The Lord of the Rings, Connery acted in the comic adaptation The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The film was a failure with critics and fans. Looking at the rating on Metacritic, the film has a critic score of 30 and a user score of 5.8.

There was never a sequel to the film, and it was also Connery’s last role, after which he retired. For Ian McKellen, the role paid off, who also played Gandalf in the Hobbit films. Sometimes the misfortune of one is the luck of another. The same happened to Bruce Willis: Arnold Schwarzenegger was offered the lead role in ‘Die Hard’, but he and 6 other action stars found McClane too dull and declined

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  2. The New Zealand Herald
  3. IMDb

In the horror game A Quiet Place you must be quiet to survive – but you play a pregnant asthmatic

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A horror game based on the film franchise “A Quiet Place,” which started in 2018, is set to be released this year. The game follows the same premise, but your character is in a bad situation right from the start.

In A Quiet Place, Earth has been taken over by murderous aliens that are attracted to sound and wipe out anything in their path. The last survivors on Earth must live in total silence if they want to continue surviving.

A new horror game throws you into this world and follows the fate of a young student from the first day of the invasion.

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When will the game be released? There is no exact release date yet. However, the game titled “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead” is scheduled for 2024 and will be released on PC (via Steam), PS5, and Xbox.

What to expect? The first trailer was released two weeks ago and provided just a glimpse of the world and gameplay of the new horror game. It looks quite promising and is definitely a game that horror fans should keep an eye on.

The game is played from a first-person perspective and is intended to be a pure single-player adventure. The first impressions of the gameplay and atmosphere remind many players of horror games based on movies from the 2000s.

The gameplay promises that you will engage in many quiet, slow, and deliberate actions as you explore the world. However, at some points, you will also have to fight against the monsters, confronting them with firearms, for instance. The gameplay mechanics are somewhat reminiscent of Alien: Isolation.

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It begins at a cozy barbecue party

A new trailer on YouTube reveals details about the story. Even though the game is set in the world of the films, it follows a new fate. It tells the story of a young student and her partner, who apparently witness the beginning of the invasion during a cozy barbecue at a lakeside house.

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You will take on the role of the student Alex and try to survive in this new world. Right from the start, you face a challenge. Alex is asthmatic, and in a world where survival means being quiet, this can quickly become dangerous.

As the story trailer shows, you will also become pregnant during the game. This will bring certain challenges in this world that won’t always make life easier for you as a player. The director of “A Quiet Place” aimed to prove that he can do more than just horror in May with a completely different film: Director of “A Quiet Place” lets “Deadpool” play with imaginary friends in his new film

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In the survival game Once Human, you receive support against monsters and hunger: From giant cats and fluffy dinos

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Next week, on July 9, 2024, the new survival game Once Human will officially release on Steam. The game is known for its world filled with bizarre creatures. A new trailer now shows that not all of them are creepy and dangerous.

Once Human is a new survival game from the developer studio Starry Studio, launching on July 9, 2024 on Steam. After the survival flop of The Day Before, genre fans quickly took notice of Once Human, and it became almost a hope for many players.

  • Once Human is a survival game with sandbox gameplay.
  • Together with other players, you will try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. There, an alien substance called Stardust transformed beings into monsters and gives them supernatural powers.
  • There will be PvE and PvP battles against other groups.

A new trailer now shows that not all of the strange monsters and creatures are dangerous. Some can even be a great help to you.

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What does the trailer show? A new trailer for the survival game highlights some of the strange creatures. These do not want to fight you but will assist you in various situations.

The creatures, called Deviation in English, appear in many different forms in the world of Once Human. One creature seems stranger than the other. Among them are walking mushrooms, humanoid llamas wearing sunglasses, small robots, giant nutcrackers, or paper figures. Also featured are large plush dragons and plush dinosaurs, or a cat as big as a horse.

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Sweet creatures help you at home and on the battlefield

The trailer shows that the creatures help you in your base. Here, they gather materials or tend to your harvest. You can also have them cook and clean for you, cuddle with them, or throw a little dance party with them.

But these creatures also show their capabilities in battle. The trailer doesn’t reveal whether all of them are fighters, or if some just specialize in housework, but those seen in action are quite impressive.

Some of them are hardly visible as they dart through enemies, a plush dragon grills foes with mighty flames, and even a small robot seems to force its opponents to their knees with its ability. Yesterday, on July 2, 2024, a free-to-play shooter was released on Steam, showcasing its characters in several trailers: The free loot shooter The First Descendant introduces its characters in 6 new gameplay trailers

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Pokémon GO: Trainer shows one of his Pokémon with crazy stats, but that is totally useless in battles

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

On Reddit, a trainer shows the high stats of one of his Pokémon in Pokémon GO. However, the community wonders what he intends to do with it.

Which Pokémon is this about? On Reddit, a trainer shared a screenshot of his account in Pokémon GO. This shows the monkey Pokémon Slaking from the third generation. This rather large Pokémon is a Normal type and the evolution of Munchlax.

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What did the trainer share? The screenshot shows the apparently impressive stats of his Slaking at first glance. The trainer posts this with the words: “Game complete, friends!”

His Slaking boasts 5069 CP (higher doesn’t get in GO), 252 HP, and 290 attack. However, this doesn’t mean much to him as it sounds at first. As a fighter, Slaking simply isn’t suited with its moveset. The Normal Pokémon deals almost no damage with it.

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What does the community say? That’s exactly why the community questions the trainer’s decision to level his Slaking so high. “I am shocked that some people use valuable dust for useless mons,” writes a user in his comment.

And although some other trainers marvel at the stats and values of Slaking, many players believe that one should rather invest their resources in other Pokémon. Most trainers prefer to assign their OP spot to legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo, Groudon, or Kyogre.

“It’s not shiny, then it doesn’t matter,” this and similar sentiments are expressed in many other comments. If this were a shiny or event Slaking, more trainers could probably understand this decision.

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Players don’t want to encounter him in an arena

Despite all, the stats remain impressive. And even if Slaking is not a great fighter, this Pokémon could potentially defend some arenas quite well with these values. A user writes: “Please don’t put it in any arena near me. I hate those things!”

Why is Slaking not a fighter? As a fighter, it is hardly suitable in Pokémon GO. It will likely never achieve a win for your team, no matter how high you have pushed it. As a fast attack, Slaking only learns “Yawn” which deals 0 damage.

So it relies on its charge attacks, but these can be easily blocked by your opponents in the league. Positively, it’s worth mentioning that Slaking is resistant to ghost attacks and could thus at least be a good support to defeat opposing ghost Pokémon in a battle. Everything that comes after would probably take down any Slaking eventually.

In July 2024, you can expect some raid hours and legendary raid bosses again in Pokémon GO. When these take place, we’ve listed for you: Pokémon GO: All raid hours and legendary bosses in July 2024

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Tech YouTuber puts his Nvidia graphics card in an ice block because his viewers dared him

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

What happens when you freeze a graphics card in ice? A YouTuber wanted to find out and is surprised that the GPU still works.

The YouTuber mryeester started a special experiment: he placed a graphics card in a block of ice and wanted to find out if the frozen GPU could still be used.

The result even surprised the YouTuber. The graphics card actually still works. We have linked the video for you below in the post if you want to see for yourself.

Nvidia graphics card in the freezer with tap water

What did he do? The YouTuber filled a basin with water and placed his graphics card in it. Before that, he connected a PCIe riser cable and a video cable to the GPU before he put the graphics card in the freezer.

He explains himself that he used regular tap water and not distilled water. He also did not apply any additional tricks or gimmicks.

By the way, Mryeester uses a very cheap, somewhat older graphics card. The GeForce 8400 GS is from 2007 and usually costs no more than 25 euros. We have embedded the video from Mryeester here for you:

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Mryeester freezes his graphics card in ice.

Graphics card runs at about 7 FPS in an ice cloak

Does the graphics card still work? When he connects the graphics card in the ice block to the motherboard and monitor, he is quite astonished when the graphics card actually still runs:

He not only gets an output image but can also easily start the operating system and then use a benchmarking tool. The 4 – 7 FPS are not necessarily impressive, but that could simply be due to the age of the graphics card. After all, it is 17 years old.

He hasn’t made a third video yet to see if the graphics card survived the thawing.

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More ideas for cooling: A gamer has come up with a similar idea to cool his gaming PC. But instead of packing his graphics card in ice, he placed his gaming PC in the icy air. However, this “solution” is heavily debated. Does the cold air harm the gaming system or is it irrelevant? Read it on MeinMMO: A user’s gaming PC is too hot, so he simply lets the system cool by icy outside air – how dangerous is the “cool” idea?

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New action RPG looks too good to be true – players believe the next ‘The Day Before’ is coming here

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

If trailers show something that players do not find in the game, that can lead to a shitstorm for some. A striking example is The Day Before, which deceived players with its trailers. Now fans have a new game in their sights.

What kind of game is this? The game Alkahest is an action RPG by the indie developer Push On. Still without a publisher and on a fresh YouTube channel, the developers released a trailer for their game. The game can also be found on Steam, where it can already be added to the wishlist.

While fleeing from enemies in a medieval fantasy setting, the protagonist first escapes his pursuers and later takes up weapons like sword and bow. Many mechanics, such as enemies triggering traps or arrows igniting fires, look very promising in the trailer.

Overall, the trailer seems too good to be true for many viewers. The highly interactive gameplay, as described even by the developers, raises doubts about the credibility of the trailer.

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The Developers Respond

What do the developers say about the allegations? The accusations that the game is “fake” or even “The Return of The Day Before,” as @BoBurnham69 writes in the comments under the trailer on YouTube, have also reached the developers. On the game’s Discord server, they address the question of how much of the trailer is real gameplay and whether all assets from the trailer are in the game as follows:

“The assets from the trailer are in the game. However, some camera angles and animations were specifically created for the trailer to enhance the spectacle.”

It is not uncommon for trailers to include animations, camera angles and takes, as well as video scenes that do not appear in the game in the same way.

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What should the game really be like? In an interview with PCGamer, the developers have already revealed more details about the game.

There they state that instead of a “padded map and boring filler quests,” the developers from Push On want to provide “a highly interactive and believable world with semi-open locations, packed with secrets and adventures.”

Real gameplay from the game is supposed to follow at a later date. According to their own statements, about 42 people are working on the game.

Work began in 2023 and there is currently no release date, but the first closed game tests are expected to start in a few months. After The Day Before, a scam tried to mislead everyone: The Day Before disappeared from Steam – A scam tried to fake the return

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Elden Ring: Finding Melina and Completing Her Quest – All Steps in English

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 4 minutes

An important character in Elden Ring is Melina. Her quest accompanies you through almost the entire game. We show you how to complete all the steps.

Who is Melina? The mysterious character encounters you shortly after the start of the game. She accompanies you on your adventure and appears repeatedly at the sites of grace. Melina gives you the loyal steed Stormwind and also the ability to level up.

She is strongly tied to the main quest, so she cannot be easily ignored. In order for you to experience all the steps of her quest, we have provided an overview for you below.

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Finding Melina

Where do you find Melina? The NPC mainly appears at the sites of grace, the checkpoints of Elden Ring. This happens for the first time when you rest at the site of grace “Before the Gate.” Alternatively, you can discover three other graces and rest at the last one.

When you sit at the grace, Melina will appear and talk to you. This repeats at every encounter.

Melina’s Quest – All Locations

During your first encounter, you will receive your steed Stormwind from Melina and you can then level up at the sites of grace. She also says that she is now your finger maiden. This simply means that she will accompany you through the game from this point on.

You can also decline Melina’s offer – then you will be denied Stormwind and the leveling system. Unless you are attempting a level 1 run, we advise against it. If you accidentally click the wrong dialog option, you can correct the mistake at a site of grace.

From now on, Melina will be available for dialogue at various points in the game. Some of these sequences are optional and primarily provide you with more information about the world of Elden Ring. However, we will list some of them for you.

Your companion on the dangerous journey through the Lands Between.

Journey to the Roundtable

To get to the hub of Elden Ring, you must speak to Melina at a site of grace. This occurs shortly after the first encounter. Either defeat the first story boss Margit or explore the world outside of Limgrave until you have discovered a handful of graces. Afterwards, Melina will teleport you to the Roundtable.

Before Castle Stormwind (optional)

Rest at a site of grace before you head to Castle Stormwind. Select “Speak with Melina” in the menu. She will tell you some things about the graces themselves.

If you rest at the next checkpoint, you can speak with Melina again. This time she talks about herself. She has no purpose in this world but is searching for one.

Third Church of Marika (optional)

When you reach the Third Church of Marika in Limgrave, Melina points out that there are echoes of Queen Marika at this location. If you are interested, she will tell you more about it.

Pilgrimage Church (optional)

If you rest in this church on the peninsula of tears, you have the opportunity to speak with Melina again. Once again, it concerns Queen Marika.

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Leyndell, Royal Capital

If you manage to reach the capital, you have preliminarily reached Melina’s goal. She thanks you and says that she will now leave you. Don’t worry, she will leave you your horse and the ability to level up. This step is not optional and is triggered automatically.

Help in the fight against Morgott (optional)

If you have fought your way to the end of Leyndell, the final boss Morgott awaits you there. Here you have the opportunity to summon Melina as an NPC aid. You will find her sign right in front of the fog wall.

After defeating Morgott

After this battle, you will fail to enter the interior of the Erdtree. Rest at the grace that appears in the middle of the boss arena. It is simply called “Elden Throne.” Melina will automatically appear again and say that she will accompany you from here on.

She gives you the medallion of Rold and asks you to go with her to the mountaintop of the giants to set the root of the Erdtree on fire.

Before the final step, you can still find Melina at other sites of grace and learn lore about the world. This occurs, for example, at the ruins of Zamor, the Altus Plateau, or the Great Elevator of Dectus. Just pay attention to the highlighted menu item if you show interest. However, these encounters are not essential for completing the quest.

Forge of the Giants

If you have defeated the Fire Giant, ride or walk up the hill and enter the Forge of the Giants. At the grace there, Melina will speak with you again. She sacrifices herself and the Erdtree begins to burn.

Thus ends her quest. You can still level up and use Stormwind.

Attention: If you received the Raging Flame in the sewers of Leyndell before reaching the Forge of the Giants, Melina will not appear after defeating the Fire Giant. Instead, she will only appear at the end of the game if you choose the path of the Raging Flame, one of the six endings.

These were all the steps of Melina’s quest. Compared to those of other NPCs from Elden Ring, she is quite easy and can be completed directly. Are you looking for more guides for Elden Ring? Feel free to check out our overview on MeinMMO.

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The green TikTok wizard conquering the internet – Who is Crawly?

Mary Marx Mary Marx Reading time 3 minutes

A few days ago, a TikTok account posted a video in which a little green gnome enters a clothing store. The video has since received nearly 80 million views. What is crawly_possessed all about?

Maybe you have already seen videos of the little green gnome wizard on TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or other social networks. The little guy with a white pointed hat, green cape, and pink net has been going viral for several days now. 

The most popular TikTok has already gathered 80 million views – closely followed by other videos in the double-digit millions. And this, even though the TikTok account crawly_possessed behind it has only recorded “just” three million likes.

https://www.tiktok.com/@crawly_possessed/video/7385326325285817633

Who is crawly_possessed? The TikTok account from Poland had already recorded fairly high view numbers before his wizard breakout. Even his first videos, where he simply falls over in public and starts twitching or starts dancing behind counters, are watched a lot.

His first big breakthrough and probably also the reason for his name is a video from October 2023, in which he crawls across a store floor. In November 2023, he then starts his first call: “Who wants to crawl with me?”. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@crawly_possessed/video/7304603146553183521

Several videos later, he has already built a large crawling-following. The hype has become so great that a Telegram group was founded. The crawling people around crawly_possessed now see themselves as a cult and have made it into news articles like on digg.com and thetab.com.

The Birth of the Green Gnome

The first video of crawly_possessed’s current artistic figure appeared on June 27, 2024. Before that, there were several attempts to go viral with a black demon or people in surgical gowns. The real breakthrough comes with the little green gnome.

“Found a hiding place from the stupid knights,” titles the video in which no knights can be seen at all. Apparently, the hiding place was good. In the comments, many people find his gait or the way he falls over hysterically funny. 

In just six days, the video gathers over 20 million clicks. Since then, there has been new wizard content every day. And it always revolves around the knights that Crawly either wants to catch or that he himself is hunting.

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Why are the videos so successful? Why Crawly enjoys such massive popularity is pure speculation. In the comments under the TikToks, many say: “That’s me as a baby.” However, they (probably) only partially refer to their own childhood. The phrase is also an internet meme referring to another artistic figure with a white cape and green hat – that is, the reversed colors of Crawly – which became famous through a reaction and the exclamation of a child “This is me as a baby” (via TikTok). 

Others celebrate the videos for the reactions of the surrounding people, who either ignore the little gnome or try to shoo him away. Individual people and their reactions are highlighted in the video. Lastly, the Dungeonsynth music in the videos probably also plays a role.

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By the way, Crawley is now so famous that other large companies and accounts, such as the language learning app Duolingo, are referencing and imitating the videos on TikTok. Also, well-known influencers like Ishowspeed have already made videos with the wizard (via TikTok).

By now, there are even videos featuring the ominous knights and many other TikTok accounts that try to cause chaos in stores as little gnomes. Also, fan content in Minecraft or Elden Ring can already be found when you search for Crawly. So, the enchanting gnome and his absurd view numbers are likely to stay with us for a while. 

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail: To embark on a new hunt, you must defeat an incredibly sweet opponent

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Dawntrail DLC for Final Fantasy XIV features many new enemies for players to confront. Additionally, there are cuddly animals that are kept as livestock by the NPCs. However, for a hunting quest, these adorable mammals become the target.

What kind of animals are they? In Dawntrail, there is a new race called Pelupelu, who live in Urqopacha. The city appears to be inspired by Peru. This is supported by some details of the new race:

  • They are traveling merchants.
  • They keep alpacas as livestock.
  • They are appreciated for their local products like tea, coffee, and mezcal.

Especially the sweet alpacas with their button eyes and slight smiles have captured the hearts of many players. They travel with the Pelupelu and are the ideal companions to transport their goods from one place to another. Unfortunately, the adorable animals become the target of a new quest that some players are faced with.

This is what the new environment in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail looks like:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural

Players have to force themselves to take care of the alpacas for the quest

What kind of quest is it? Dawntrail not only introduces new NPCs but also new hunt targets. In these missions, specific monsters need to be killed for players to receive their rewards. They can be found at the hunt board in the capital and change daily. The new DLC features several normal and elite foes that must be defeated.

And this is where the alpacas come into play: One of the beginner missions involves killing two of the fluffy creatures. Many players find this so difficult that they share their inner turmoil on X.

For example, LvnderMooncat writes that she has done a lot for experience points. But she doesn’t know if she can bring herself to kill the sweet alpacas. Therefore, a user in the comments suggests that she should just close her eyes and press the buttons:

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Minutes later, she tweets that she has actually managed to bring herself to kill the alpaca. However, her companion, a small gray cat, would give her a look that makes her feel like a monster.

In the comments, she apologizes for her behavior. She says that killing the alpacas is not worth the reward at all. Other users chime in, saying that they too apologized the entire time while killing and found it unfair that there had to be two of them on their conscience.

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How did you handle the quest? Do you ignore the hunt quests? Or are you just as cold-hearted in killing the alpacas?

The hunt quests are just one of many ways to gain experience points. In MeinMMO’s ultimate beginner’s guide, you’ll learn what else you can do to level your character: Final Fantasy XIV: Beginner’s guide for a smooth start into the MMORPG

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Son Goku fought in Dragon Ball against a strong opponent who would be useful as a secret weapon

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Over the years, Son Goku had to face numerous enemies in Dragon Ball. However, if he had befriended one opponent at the beginning of his journey, all his adversaries would have been no problem at all.

Which opponent is it? During the Fortune Teller Baba saga, Son Goku encountered the fortune teller Uranai Baba. She gathered a group of fighters against whom the Saiyan and his friends had to compete.

Among these fighters was Spike the Devil Man, who is simply called “Devil” in German. He is a tall devil from hell, who unfortunately had very few appearances in Dragon Ball:

  • In the Fortune Teller Baba saga as an opponent of Son Goku
  • In the King Piccolo saga as a briefly shown image
  • In the Majin Boo saga of Dragon Ball Z, he lends Son Goku his energy for the decisive Genkidama against Boo.

But the devil was not one of Uranai Baba’s strongest fighters for nothing. If he had played a larger role, all the opponents Son Goku had to face would have been a piece of cake. Because he possessed a power with which he could annihilate any villain.

Meanwhile, he receives help from Son Gohan, Piccolo, and other friends, as the following trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero shows:

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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – The Official Trailer for the Movie

The devil would be one of the strongest opponents in Dragon Ball

What ability makes him so strong? The devil masters an attack called Devilmite Beam. In the anime, Muten Roshi explains that the devil’s attack can exploit any negative thought of an opponent. No matter how small that thought is.

This rage, malice, aggression, or other negative thoughts can then be transformed into an energy beam, the Devilmite Beam. Through this beam, an opponent’s heart literally explodes. The attack is thus an assault that leads to instant death.

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How would the beam have been useful today? It is obvious that opponents like Freezer, Cell, or Boo harbored evil thoughts. Therefore, the devil could have used his power to generate his Devilmite Beam and make the opponents explode. He could have spared Son Goku many difficult battles.

But unfortunately for us, Son Goku did not befriend the devil, but rather defeated him in a quick fight. It could also have been that the devil’s fighting potential was not sufficient. Perhaps Freezer and co. would have crushed him before he could generate his beam. However, the devil could have easily defeated all of his subordinates. For that reason, the devil remains an exciting thought experiment.

You can see his attack in the following YouTube video by user Castle23clash 01:

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How did Son Goku fare against him? The devil had no chance against Son Goku, as the Saiyan has a pure heart. Thus, the beam could not exploit any negative thoughts to make Goku explode.

After the devil, Son Goku had to deal with all sorts of nasty scum. One of these enemies is Cell, who traveled to Goku’s current timeline in a capsule. Cell can absorb other people and thereby gain strength. However, he can only do this because he is ugly: Dragon Ball Z: A villain has his strongest ability only because he is ugly

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WoW: Character at Level 70 in under 30 minutes – This is how insane the speed leveling record is

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Leveling a WoW character from 10 to 70 during lunch break – it’s possible. A player demonstrates how to finish in 30 minutes.

Most have probably heard that in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria you can currently level a character from level 10 to level 70 in just a few hours. However, that one can finish in under 30 minutes is an absurd record and probably the fastest leveling ever possible – albeit with some tricks.

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How did he accomplish this? Although the actual playtime of the leveled character is only 29 minutes and 25 seconds, many days of planning went into the preparation. In his post on the WoW subreddit, Harldan explains that he made several attempts and compiled the best strategies to achieve maximum leveling speed.

Some of the key tricks are:

  • The XP rewards for killing enemies in raids scale with group size – but in a negative way. The fewer characters in a group, the more XP there is. Therefore, it pays to have only one or two boosters to pull you through the raid.
  • Particularly important is the 4th boss in Heart of Fear, Wind Lord Meljarak. This boss spawns with nine adds that you usually defeat or stun before killing the boss. The special feature: These adds grant extremely high experience points. Therefore, the group attacked the boss, defeated the adds, and then reset the fight to repeat this multiple times. This is by far the fastest method to level from 35 to 60.
  • XP tokens from bosses are not looted. This means they end up in the mailbox and can be collected later. By this time, you have already accumulated a significant XP buff on the cape, so the tokens are worth considerably more when you then collect them from the post.

You can see the entire run with all the impressive tricks here:

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To further maximize XP gain, Harldan also uses another trick. His friends, who boost him, have purchased the guild banners, which, when used, increase the XP received from killed enemies by a hefty 15%.

In fact, you can’t even get these banners since the respective guild vendors are not found in Pandaria. However, through some tricks that come close to exploits, Remix characters can temporarily appear alive in Orgrimmar, interact with the vendors there, and also shop.

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It’s likely that Blizzard will release a few hotfixes to primarily prevent various issues that could arise when Remix characters roam through the “normal world”.

These little bonuses are just a small addition to increase speed. Even without such items, the endeavor can still be completed in under an hour.

In any case, it’s impressive how fast one can level a character when really putting one’s mind to it. If this method is not fixed, then the record will likely be beaten again in a few weeks. With the pre-patch of The War Within, the required XP will significantly decrease, which could lead to even faster leveling. You can find all more information about The War Within on MeinMMO.

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