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Where will filming take place from now on? The production is moving from New York to California. This is primarily due to a tax credit of 25 million US dollars that the California Film Commission is granting to the series. This way, production costs can be reduced.

According to the showrunners, California is generally better suited. Many employees live there, and the climate fits better with Fallout. However, the first part of the filming will take place abroad – in Canadian Toronto.

How and whether the effects of climate change will influence the work this time remains to be seen. It is certain that filming is scheduled to begin in September 2024. There is still no release date. Anyone hoping for a series set in the Elder Scrolls universe after Fallout will have to wait – as the Bethesda chief has bad news.

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FIFA expert tests open beta of a new competitor to EA FC – names 3 things that make UFL better

Thomas Dummer 13. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

During the weekend of June 7-9, 2024, players worldwide were able to test the open beta of a new football game called UFL. A designated FIFA expert took the opportunity to thoroughly examine the potential new competitor to EA FC. After 30 hours of gameplay, he explains in a detailed video what UFL already does better than its competitor from EA.

Who is this expert? Matthias Hietsch is better known in the eSports scene as “STYLO.” The expert has been producing new FIFA content weekly on his YouTube account for over 8 years now. He regularly provides his followers with the best formations and tactics of the professionals.

STYLO has established a very good reputation as an insider and has already had the chance to coach the FIFA World Champion MoAuba and even the German eNational team. He is now part of the FOKUSCLAN team of influencer eliasn97 and shares his expertise there.

In the UFL open beta, he played over 100 matches and can therefore give an informed opinion. We present to you the things he particularly liked about UFL.

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3 Things that Make the UFL Open Beta Better than EA FC 24

At the beginning of his analysis, STYLO says that the menu and player card system of UFL is very reminiscent of the ultimate team mode of EA. However, this is not a criticism, as Ultimate Team is the most popular mode in FC 24.

Nevertheless, there are some things that would make UFL better in the open beta:

1. Menu Content: Player Skins Have Enormous Potential

A crucial change occurs with pack openings. Unlike in FC 24, players are no longer drawn from packs but only skins with which player cards can be outfitted. However, the skins do not provide stat boosts but rather passive abilities that positively affect the player’s earned experience points or their own coin balance.

What STYLO likes about the skins in UFL: STYLO considers himself a fan of skins. He specifically refers to a skin of UFL cover star Cristiano Ronaldo.

On the skin, the Portuguese is depicted with a goat silhouette in the background. This is a reference to the English translation of “goat” (GOAT), which is also an abbreviation for the Greatest of All Time.

Moreover, STYLO sees extreme potential in the skins. Special skins with stat boosts for specific players could appear for events.

2. Gameplay: Skill Moves Feel More Realistic

Many gameplay mechanics are identical to FC 24, according to STYLO. This includes the button mappings and the respective actions that can be performed with and against the ball.

Many skill moves known from EA FC also reappear in UFL. However, the expert had praise for the implementation of skill moves in UFL.

What STYLO finds better about skill moves in UFL: In UFL, it is no longer so easy to outsmart opponents with a trick. Skill moves require better timing. Less attention was paid to speeding up gameplay with skill moves, but rather to making them feel realistic.

Only when a trick is used in the right situation and at the right time will it be effective. His two favorites among the special moves were the ball roll and the roulette dribbling.

3. Communication: Developer Team Engages with the Community

An important point that STYLO highlights is the successful communication between players and the game’s developers during the testing phase. The expert praises the developer team “Strikerz” for their active exchange with the community on the official X account of UFL:

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What STYLO likes about the communication: Stylo particularly praises the feedback culture of the developers. They even opened a dedicated Discord channel where every player could express their criticism about the open beta.

The interaction between the community and the players, according to STYLO, is something that EA completely neglects. This was recently evident during this incident during the Team of the Season: EA made a serious mistake in FC 24, then made a strange decision at the expense of the players

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However, of course, there were also some things that the expert criticized about the open beta of UFL. You can watch the full video at this link on YouTube.

Here are the main points of criticism summarized:

Passes were still very inconsistent
The ball control of the pass receivers was still very sluggish
Cuts with good players almost always resulted in a goal
Defenders took too long to control lost balls

However, the biggest point of criticism was the sprint system. It was hardly balanced, as players would push the ball too far ahead at the beginning of a sprint. On the other hand, even fast players were too easily caught up with by defenders at the end speed.

For the expert, it is clear that the open beta of UFL already shows many good approaches that need to be improved, especially with community feedback. However, one must not make the mistake of finishing the game under pressure now but rather take the time for improvements. This way, UFL could truly become a competitor in the long run. Another developer team could challenge EA FC already this year: Fans have been waiting for FIFA 25: Release is reportedly still coming in 2024

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Player takes 2 weeks vacation – When he returns, someone has cast his mouse in plastic

Benedikt Schlotmann 13. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A player returns from vacation and is amazed when he comes home. His gaming mouse is stuck in a block of plastic. Behind this lies a revenge act from an acquaintance. Because he had played a similar prank on him.

A player expresses his confusion, saying that he had been on a nice vacation for two weeks. However, he experienced the big surprise only when he returned home and went back to his desk. He posted on reddit a picture with the note: Someone had encased his gaming mouse in resin.

What is behind this action? The player explains that it is a revenge act from an acquaintance. Because when he was on vacation, he took the liberty of planting watercress in his keyboard.

The whole action is not a great loss by the way. The player wrote that it was a mouse that cost two euros.

Some people from the community are already joking: The resin with which the mouse was encased probably cost more than the player’s cheap mouse.

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Resin is mainly used in 3D printing today

What is resin actually? Resin is usually a casting resin, which is obtained from the drying of natural resins. Resin is primarily used in 3D printing today, as fine structures can be formed with resin. Resin should not be confused with epoxy resin, which has similar properties but hardens by itself. Resin requires UV light to truly cure.

Encasing hardware in resin is rather unusual, because the hardware is usually no longer usable afterward. Even if one should manage to free the hardware from the resin. A YouTuber came up with the controversial idea of encasing Gameboy devices in resin and building a desk out of it. The angry reactions from players were not long in coming. In the end, more than seven million people watched the action.

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Elden Ring: A fan shows a trick on a boss that even players with over 500 hours don’t know

Christoph Waldboth 13. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A user on Reddit demonstrated in a post how players can save a lot of frustration with one of the most annoying bosses in Elden Ring. The solution is surprisingly simple, yet many fans do not know it even after countless hours of gameplay.

Which boss is it? In one of the endgame areas, the Fallen Farum Azula, you encounter a boss that is essentially two in one. They call themselves Godskin Duo and consist of the Godskin Noble and the Godskin Apostle.

Both enemies appear earlier in other areas, but each time alone. In combination, they can make your life quite difficult – especially since the fight can quickly become unfair.

Two against one is never fair, and besides, the two deal significant damage. Getting help in the form of summons is one way to make the fight easier.

A Reddit user provided an additional tip on how to save some nerves before the fight even begins.

Here you can see the trailer for the upcoming expansion Shadow of the Erdtree – On MeinMMO, you can already find a preview report.

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Sneaked Past the Boss

What is the trick? The Reddit user pegla43 shows in a video how you can skip the annoying run to the boss. While it is relatively short compared to early games in the Dark Souls series, it can still be frustrating if you need several attempts for the duo.

Moreover, the path is not free of enemies that might deal a hit or two to you in the worst case. This can result in already using a healing potion before you even enter the boss room.

Speaking of boss room: with few exceptions, boss fights in Elden Ring begin as soon as you enter the battle location. Most players probably thought it would be the same in this case.

However, pegla43 shows that it is possible to sneak past the bosses. The Reddit user goes through the door and walks along the wall on the right. This takes him to a grace site that most players probably discover only after the fight.

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This way, you can conveniently heal at the checkpoint and prepare for the boss. Without any additional run, the fight can then be started.

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How does the community react? Not always do tips and tricks from players go down well with the community. Recently, a user showed how he fights Malenia and received a lot of mockery for it.

In this case, however, it is different. Under the video on Reddit, there are many comments from amazed players. They write that they did not know this trick and have always run the entire way to the boss.

“Saves lives,” simply writes Limp-Chip-3853.
“Wtf!! why did I do it the normal way??” wonders Kloetenlars.
“What the hell? Seriously, what the hell, when was this added to the game, how the hell,” says DickNixon11, sounding frustrated.
“More than 500 hours in the game, and this is new to me,” writes mammal_shiekh.

You will still have to tackle the boss enemy, but at least the path to him is virtually non-existent. Did you already know this trick? How did you fight the Godskin Duo? Feel free to let us know in the comments. By the way, lead developer Hidetaka Miyazaki has nothing against guides and assistance – however, he wishes that you would refrain from them.

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Big Tech YouTuber declares AMD and Intel unnecessary, puts another US company at the top

Gerald Wessel 13. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Qualcomm is launching a major offensive in the laptop market with the Snapdragon X. This is well received by Linus Tech Tips. We explain what this is about and what excites the YouTube giant so much.

Who is Linus Tech Tips? With more than 15 million subscribers, Linus Tech Tips (named after its creator, Linus Sebastian) is one of the largest tech channels on YouTube. Recently, Linus faced allegations, which you can read more about here on MeinMMO:

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This sounds very steep; aren’t AMD and Intel the market leaders? In the video from Linus Tech Tips, it is about the new family of mobile processors from the US manufacturer Qualcomm. Until now, these were primarily known for high-end cores in smartphones.

The Snapdragon X is designed as a combination of CPU (traditional processor) and GPU (graphics) as well as a new NPU (Neural Processing Unit for AI) specifically for laptops with Microsoft’s Copilot+. This puts it in direct competition with products from AMD and Intel as well as with Apple and their MacBooks.

Linus does not talk about traditional PCs or consoles (non-mobile) in this case.

Attention: Linus Sebastian points out in the following video that it is sponsored by Qualcomm, the manufacturer of the Snapdragon X. However, he states that this had no influence on his statements, as he is genuinely excited.

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What does Linus find so great about the Snapdragon X?

Linus is particularly excited about the following features of the new processor:

Compatibility

According to Linus and these lists, the Snapdragon X already boasts a wide compatibility at launch.

But Windows runs on it, right? Yes, Windows works on a Snapdragon X, but not the regular version. A so-called ARM version is used. ARM is a different type of hardware that is commonly used in laptops and smartphones.

What does that mean in everyday life? Software must be specifically written, ported, or otherwise made compatible for ARM. In everyday usage, most users and players likely would not notice this anymore, at least that is suggested by the lists of compatible software and games.

Anyone who wants to read more on this topic and learn about the advantages of the ARM architecture over traditional x86 can find that for example on redhat.com.

Battery efficiency

According to Linus Tech Tips, the new laptop models with Snapdragon boast battery longevity that significantly surpasses the competition. Current Intel devices reach about 15 hours, while a selected model from HP with the new processor from Qualcomm achieves almost 26 hours.

Webcam

The webcam stands out due to better integration into the architecture of the system and is generally more comparable to smartphone cameras. It is directly connected to the CPU, instead of USB 2.0 like in x86.

AI features

Thanks to the NPU, Snapdragon X is the first hardware to meet all requirements for Microsoft’s Copilot+. This allows various tasks to be performed directly on the hardware instead of through the cloud.

Are Intel and AMD now obsolete (in mobile)?

Ultimately, as of June 12, 2024, it cannot be answered how good the Snapdragon X really is. There have only been a few independent tests of the hardware that can be considered comprehensive (missing drivers, pending Windows updates, etc.). However, the general tone of the video, as well as statements on performance and runtime, align with initial impressions from others.

A longer article on Tomshardware, for example, goes into detail about the Snapdragon X and shows itself quite impressed. Heise also judges positively and praises especially the performance that is on par with current x86 systems.

Snapdragon X seems to be a strong competitor for Intel and AMD. But whether Intel and AMD will really become unnecessary (in the mobile segment), as Linus suggests in his video title, remains to be seen. The tests will show, especially when the two hardware giants follow suit.

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For those who like the style of Linus Sebastian and his team at Linus Tech Tips, we have another article here. Because aside from hardware, the YouTube channel also deals with software. Some time ago, they looked at various cleaning tools and came to interesting conclusions, especially regarding the marketing of the providers.

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Diablo 4: Player gives a tip on how you can further improve strong affixes after completion

Nicole Wakulczyk 13. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

With Masterworking, you improve the affixes on your items in Diablo 4. You can further improve the affixes that have been “critically” enhanced – even after reaching the maximum level 12. And for that, you don’t need any materials from the dungeon.

What is Masterworking? The Masterworking is a new crafting system that was introduced in Season 4 of Diablo 4. With it, you improve all the affixes on an item at the blacksmith. With each 4th level, one of the equipped affixes is greatly, or “critically,” enhanced. This stronger affix turns blue, then yellow, and in rare cases, orange, when it is enhanced a third time.

For Masterworking, you need certain materials that you can only obtain in the dungeon – a new endgame activity in Season 4. But there is also a way to further enhance the “critically” improved affixes without using the valuable materials from the dungeon – even if you have already exhausted the maximum 12 levels of Masterworking.

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On Reddit, the user “exwind1166” presents an amulet on June 12 that has the affix “+5 Ranks on Haunted Commander”. He has reportedly enhanced this affix 12 times with Masterworking (MW). He mentions that he received three “critical” enhancements on the affix.

Subsequently, he apparently further upgraded the same affix through enchanting at the occultist. This granted him +2 additional ranks on the skill “Haunted Commander.” In the comments, the user notes that he had “pure luck” in getting three “critical” enhancements on one affix.

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How to Enhance or Change “Critical” Affixes

How can I enhance stronger affixes? Specifically, this means you can enhance affixes with Masterworking and further strengthen the “critical” enhancements at the occultist. It is entirely possible that you significantly enhance individual affixes during this process. While we haven’t tested a 12-fold enhancement, we have tested a 4-fold improved affix.

During our testing, we found the following:

“Critically” enhanced affixes can be further upgraded through enchanting.
“Critically” enhanced affixes can be re-rolled and thus become new, “critical” affixes, apparently in the same color:

Do I even need (complete) Masterworking? Yes. The strongest enhancements are simply achieved through Masterworking at the blacksmith and with materials from the dungeon. And with each 4th level, an affix receives a “critical” enhancement. Therefore, the 12 levels are worth it if you want to get the most out of your gear for your endgame builds.

Enchanting at the occultist is roughly practical if you want to enhance individual affixes, lack the materials from the dungeon, or want to “re-roll” affixes to fit your builds.

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What does the community say about it? Most users seem surprised in the comments under the Reddit post that perfected affixes can be further enhanced and even replaced. “Backstab_Bill” asks in the comment: “Can a perfected [affix] be converted into other perfected ones?” To this, someone responds: “If you enchant a critical Masterworking affix into another affix, it retains the critical Masterworking values.”

If you are dissatisfied with the result of Masterworking, you still have the option of resetting the ranks on an item at the blacksmith for gold. If you find new items, simply replace the old ones. But: You should not sell your old, improved items. Not even when you are chronically short on gold.

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The anniversary events for Diablo 4 offer strong bonuses, but players say: Blizzard dropped the ball on one thing

Nicole Wakulczyk 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4 there are currently birthday events that grant you strong bonuses and cool skins. However, players believe that the developers missed an opportunity regarding the world bosses.

What kind of events are these? On June 6, 2023, the ARPG was released and on this occasion, two events are currently taking place in Diablo 4. The “Goblin March” introduces more treasure goblins into the game, which also have more loot. Additionally, the “Mother’s Blessing,” the second part of the event, grants you two strong bonuses that will last until June 20:

25% more experience
50% more gold

On Reddit players are especially celebrating the free skins that they can currently claim in the shop. Others write on Reddit that they find it particularly cool that treasure goblins are currently dropping loot bags – they would even like to keep that feature. However, when it comes to the world bosses in Diablo 4, some players feel that the developers have slacked off.

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Diablo 4: The trailer for the events for the 1st birthday of the action RPG

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“Knorzer should get more hit points”

Where have the developers slacked off? On Reddit, the user “SilverKnight05” noted on June 11 that Blizzard missed an opportunity with the anniversary event regarding the world bosses. This is especially true for Knorzer for him.

He writes: “I remember the time before Season 1 when we all spent 10 minutes killing the boss. Treasure goblins would appear at random intervals and run around. It was so much fun.”

Now, with player characters being so strong, you can’t even properly experience the boss or the accompanying music anymore. For the event, the developers should have increased Knorzer’s hit points. Additionally, treasure goblins and “Shrines of Greed” should regularly appear there.

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World bosses at the level of “Tormented Echoes”?

What do other players say about this? The user “CyberSolidF” points out on Reddit: “On World Tier 3, [world bosses] are actually an interesting fight. […] World Tier 4? They usually die after a few seconds.” And another user states on Reddit that world bosses should be level 300 on World Tier 4. A user replies: “[Level] 200 is enough. But with much more and better loot.”

This would correspond to the “Tormented” versions of the bosses that you can summon with Stygian Stones from the Pit.

The user “dougie_fresh121” suggests there should be a kind of portal that brings players to the “Tormented” version of the world boss. If not used, you just fight the “normal” variant.

What do you think of the event and particularly the world bosses? Do you think it’s good that they drop within seconds, or should their hit points be increased? Feel free to leave us a comment. Meanwhile, the developers have adjusted the XP and gold bonuses for the events in Diablo 4 with a patch, but it was a pretty chaotic journey.

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The lead developer of Elden Ring reveals what he thinks of players who use guides from the internet

Christoph Waldboth 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Many players who have battled through Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Elden Ring used various guides as assistance on their adventure. Chief developer Hidetaka Miyazaki finds this completely legitimate, but he also sees a need for improvement in his own work.

What is the deal with the guides? Anyone who has ever touched a game from FromSoftware knows: There are not many large assistances from the developers here.

You are thrown into foreign worlds that explain little and especially at first cause many question marks. At this point, players split into two camps: those who want to play the game completely blind and without help, and others who rely on guides from the internet or solution books.

Countless guides to bosses, combat systems, items, and last but not least the cryptically told lore help to keep an overview and make it easier to get through the demanding games. On MeinMMO you will find a overview of many practical tips for Elden Ring.

Hidetaka Miyazaki, the chief developer of the games, has his own opinion on guides, which he explained in an interview with PC Gamer.

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Guides are legitimate, but not ideal

What does Miyazaki say? The creative mind behind the Soulsborne games is of course aware that fans of his works turn to guides.

Of course, players will refer to guides, and there will be a wealth of information on the internet and in their communities where they have access to the secrets and strategies. We expect that.
Hidetaka Miyazaki via PC Gamer

Nevertheless, FromSoftware does not attempt to counter this trend and develop even more complicated games. On the contrary: according to Miyazaki, Elden Ring and Co. should indeed be playable without guides.

“We are not making or planning anything with that prerequisite. If anything, we try to cater to the player who is completely blind and wants to progress naturally.”
Hidetaka Miyazaki via PC Gamer

In an ideal case, it should indeed be possible to play Elden Ring without guides. If you fail at that, it is not your fault. If someone starts without help and cannot succeed in their game, according to Miyazaki, “there is still room for improvement on our part.” Blind players are to be integrated even more strongly in the future.

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Do you need guides for the DLC? The upcoming expansion Shadow of the Erdtree will again lead many fans to guides. After all, the DLC is aimed at endgame players.

But that is precisely the reason for Miyazaki to trust players to discover the new secrets for themselves. The challenges of the DLC, which already emerged during the first playthrough, especially in the form of tough bosses, should be conquerable without guides.

Those who have (inevitably) battled through the main game are well equipped and bringing enough experience to complete the expansion without help, says Miyazaki. Do you use guides yourself or do you play completely blind? To even access the DLC, you must defeat two bosses from the main game – one of which around 60% of all players have still not defeated.

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Viewers want Twitch streamer NoWay to miss his flight to reach a rank in LoL

jacquelinek 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

NoWay, the largest Twitch streamer for League of Legends in Germany, was about to reach the rank of Challenger. And his chat was trying to make him miss his flight for it.

Why should NoWay miss his flight? The Twitch streamer NoWay was recently in Mexico. Even on his departure day, he streamed as the largest German “League of Legends” streamer. In the YouTube video, he repeatedly emphasized that he must finish streaming on time, otherwise he risks missing his flight.

But his chat had very different plans and tried to make him intentionally miss his flight. The reason for this was his win streak and the fact that he was close to reaching “Challenger,” the highest rank in LoL, on the North American servers.

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I could push the bed in front of the door

What does NoWay say about the situation? The streamer emphasized in the YouTube video of the stream once again that he absolutely cannot miss his flight. Then his friend and fellow streamer Karni burst into his room and reprimanded the viewers for putting stupid ideas into NoWay’s head. Karni stated that he would not stay “one damn day longer in this Airbnb.” On the other hand, there was a “climate-controlled hotel with gym and breakfast” waiting for him.

He jokingly threatened his friend that he would pull the plug if necessary – he knew no bounds. NoWay then considered with his viewers what he could do to intentionally miss his flight. He humorously suggested that it would probably make the most sense to “just put the bed in front of the door” so that no one could get in.

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Did he reach the rank of Challenger in this stream? In this stream on Twitch, NoWay was not able to reach the rank anymore. What is particularly annoying is that NoWay was only 73 points away from Challenger. According to his own statement, he could have at least made it into the top 300 on the North American servers with the last game. However, the loss in the last game denied him this opportunity.

NoWay is the largest LoL streamer in Germany and stands out for his high skill, as shown by his rank in League of Legends. Recently, he created a tier list of all German streamers in his stream and sorted them by gaming skill. Why this led to an argument after just 10 minutes, you can read here: NoWay creates tier list of all German Twitch streamers by gaming skill – After 10 minutes, he argues with everyone over one streamer

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CoD: Black Ops 6 brings back a mode, players find it to be “perfect for detecting cheaters”

Nicole Wakulczyk 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

On October 25, a new installment of the shooter series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, will be released. It brings not only new movement to the game, but also a popular mode is making a comeback, and players say it’s the easiest way to spot cheaters.

With Black Ops 6 launching on October 25, Call of Duty is officially announcing, that it will be included in Game Pass from day one. Many fans even recommend taking advantage of this, after seeing the price of BO6. Unlike the price, many players seem to be excited about the new mode that Black Ops 6 is bringing back.

What mode is it? It is the theater mode, a staple of the “Black Ops” series in Call of Duty. This mode allows players to rewatch a past match.

The developers state on the website that it wouldn’t be a Black Ops game if players “couldn’t relive all the action in theater mode.”

CoD: Black Ops 6 not only brings back the theater mode but also features new movement:

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The theater mode allows you to relive matches

What is the mode good for? The mode is particularly useful for two aspects:

You have the opportunity to rewatch your own gameplay and adapt and improve it for future matches. Additionally, you can create video clips, which could especially please content creators.
You have the opportunity to watch your enemies’ gameplay and relive moments that you could not capture during the match.

The theater mode could make life difficult for cheaters because it allows for catching some of them “in the act”. This is the case when they are obviously aiming through walls and can track down their opponents perfectly with their weapon. Additionally, with the theater mode, you have the option to save clips that can reinforce your suspicions.

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How does the community react? On June 6, the well-known leaker “BobNetworkUK” already suggested on X that there would be a theater mode. One user commented on X: “If this is true, it’s the easiest way to confirm cheaters.”

The topic is being discussed in various posts on X. A few other users also wish for the mode to be available for Warzone (via X). Others note on X that the theater mode provides many opportunities for content creators. Many consider it a “big win” for the new installment of the series.

Many players also seem to be excited about another mode returning in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Because in CoD: MW3 the mode left fans of the shooter series feeling disappointed. More on this can be found here: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting a mode that fans have been waiting for years and reveals exciting innovations

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Final Fantasy XIV receives long overdue feature that improves the dungeons

Cedric Holmeier 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Final Fantasy XIV is one of the most popular MMORPGs on the market. With the new expansion Dawntrail, the game will also receive a new feature that is supposed to improve the dungeons even more.

What about the dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV? The MMORPG is extremely popular with fans. The sheer variety of content in the game can overwhelm some newcomers. When it comes to dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV, there are over 90 if you count the different difficulty levels individually.

The dungeons are a main component of the game and will receive an upgrade with the new expansion that will make them more enjoyable.

Here you can see the two new jobs from Dawntrail in the video:

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Express Button to Dungeon Boss

Which function is supposed to improve? Until now, after failing a boss fight, you could teleport back near the boss. Depending on the dungeon, this was not always very close, so you had to take a little “walk of shame” to the boss.

With the new expansion of the MMORPG, the teleportation mechanism will change. If you want to go back to the boss after a failed boss fight, you can now do so directly.

In a video, user @FrostyTVstream shows how it’s done. Warning, slight spoiler about the first Dawntrail dungeon ahead:

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As can be seen in the video, the entire group can teleport directly in front of the boss fight arena without detours and essentially start the next attempt immediately.

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Is this meant to help newcomers progress faster? In March, Naoki Yoshida announced that he would not introduce a skip system for newcomers with Dawntrail. MyMMO editor Karsten Scholz mentioned at the time that this could be perhaps the biggest mistake of Yoshida’s career.

The new system is aimed at everyone and will not significantly speed up the leveling phase; you will still have to fight your way to the final boss and cannot just skip from boss to boss.

At the launch of the new expansion on July 2nd or June 28th with early access, a large number of players are expected to return to the servers of Final Fantasy XIV. After all, many want to play the new expansion or one of the two new classes. Square Enix is also aware of this: To ensure the servers can handle the launch of FFXIV Dawntrail, Square is taking drastic measures.

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Thermal paste in the processor socket, a user asks for help on Reddit – what to do?

Gerald Wessel 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

If the thermal paste is stuck not on top of the CPU, but underneath between the pins of the socket, fear quickly arises. However, Reddit has reassuring answers ready that can help you remain calm in the future – and clean properly.

How can thermal paste get into the CPU socket? When building a PC, inserting the CPU into the socket, followed by the installation of the cooler, is likely one of the steps that most people regard with respect. Probably by now, the user asking for help on Reddit is also feeling this way since they have soiled their CPU socket.

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For literally between the cooler and CPU, a thermally conductive paste belongs. However, it can overflow, for example, and during attempts to fix the mishap, it can also get onto the CPU pins or into the socket.

We will show you what to do in such a case. For this, we will use the helpful answers from Reddit and a video by the tech YouTube expert JayzTwoCents.

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Is thermal paste in the CPU socket or on the pins of the processor bad? No, stay calm. Because if you didn’t use liquid metal – which should be quite rare – thermal paste on the pins is nothing dramatic. It doesn’t damage any component and it does not conduct electricity.

So you can simply insert the CPU despite the soiled pins as soon as the paste has dried. The only condition is that it is so little that contact is not impaired. This point is also noted by the top comment (more than 5000 upvotes), written by Reddit user Positive-Olive3530.

How to clean the CPU socket or the CPU pins? First of all: Power off as soon as you are working on the motherboard. The simplest method of cleaning is to dampen a soft toothbrush with isopropyl alcohol and gently brush the pins in the socket or on the CPU. The alcohol dissolves the thermal paste and the bristles scrape it off.

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Once all visible paste has been removed, gently dry the pins with a cloth and/or just wait a while until it happens on its own.

But how do I get the paste off the socket and the motherboard? You blow it away, no joke: Spray the pre-cleaned socket with a larger amount of isopropyl alcohol. Then take a can of compressed air (or something similar) to blow the liquid out with the dissolved, liquefied paste. However, the motherboard should be removed for this.

Anyone who wants to see the described steps demonstrated by a PC hardware expert can watch this YouTube video by JayzTwoCents. He deals with a far worse thermal paste mess than what happened to the above Reddit user.

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If you are interested not only in hardware and the pitfalls of assembling a complete gaming PC but also in smartphones, we have something for you on MeinMMO. This does not involve hands-on experience, but there are still some questionable stories around their usage that persist to this day. We have listed six myths about smartphone usage that you definitely shouldn’t believe any longer.

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In Helldivers 2, players are currently trembling at the prospect of making a huge mistake

Max Handwerk 12. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Helldivers 2 has recently put its players in a dilemma. They are currently puzzling over the best way to solve it – and what the consequences could be.

What is happening in Helldivers 2? The Helldivers are supposed to focus their efforts according to General Command on two planets: Vernen Wells and Marfark.

On Marfark, children are calling for help from a hospital there.
On the other hand, a munitions depot was found on Vernen Wells. This could be used to produce “MD-17 anti-tank mines” urgently needed in the fight against the Automatons.

The nasty part: The Helldivers find themselves in a Batman-The-Dark-Knight situation, where only one of the two goals can be achieved. There, the Joker presented Batman with a choice: Either he saves his great love Rachel or saves the moral lawyer Harvey Dent, whom Gotham desperately needed.

It looks similar in the game right now: Only the first planet that is liberated determines which of the two options will ultimately take effect.

In the Helldivers community, it is meanwhile becoming clear in which direction they want to go. But what consequences that will have – some are still not sure.

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Most Helldivers want to save the children and hope for the best

At the moment, it is becoming clear that the Helldivers are making the moral choice and setting out to save the sick children.

Although some joke that it’s really time to go get the mines – as this is already the third time they have been an option in such commands, and already the first two times the choice fell on the other option – everyone generally agrees that it is significantly more important to save the children.

Curiosity is apparently also playing a role: Many are curious about what development the rescue might have in the coming weeks. Because with the mines, it is relatively clear: If you get them, there are the mines as an additional resource.

At the same time, some are also worried about what consequences the decision might have. Because the Helldivers’ orders sometimes have unforeseen consequences that are much worse than expected, as the past has already shown.

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Given the sometimes very morbid humor, some fear that the children might be facing a worse fate if they are saved. They share this in the Helldivers subreddit:

“What if they are SEAF reinforcements that you call into battle?” user mem0ri remarks (via Reddit).
“Spoiler – the children will be used as shields,” fears user Superhen281 (via Reddit).
“I pray that in the end you just get a mediocre hand-painted picture of the children that you can hang in the ship,” comments user Aeayx (via Reddit).

In any case, it remains to be seen whether there will be children to save on the planet in the end. Because even the large-scale mission that ripped open a black hole or portal in the galaxy showed that not every order to the Helldivers is as honest as one might assume.

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But: That remains to be seen. In any case, it honors the community that they have apparently largely decided to help the children in need rather than taking the “oh, cool new weapon” route. How it ends is likely to become clear soon, as the current order ends in a few days.

The great inspiration for Helldivers, Starship Troopers, satirically dealt with a military society that takes on the fight with intergalactic bugs. However, the morbid humor of the cult film did not translate to the entire audience. Recently, the star of the film also spoke out on the subject – more on that here.

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The Diablo chief calls his games mainstream – Explains why Diablo 4 appeals to more people than Path of Exile and Last Epoch

Nicole Wakulczyk 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard aims to make the ARPG genre more accessible to many players, says Diablo head Rod Fergusson. That’s why Diablo 4 is also easier to understand than its rivals – the “Diablo-likes”.

In February 2024, Last Epoch went into full release and was a real alternative to Diablo 4 for many fans. However, fans of Blizzard’s hack and slash can quickly feel overwhelmed, because the systems in Last Epoch are more complex.
Path of Exile is considered the biggest competitor to Diablo, even though it is significantly too hard for most casuals. Recently, the heads explained that PoE is not that hard to understand; it’s just too old.
Blizzard’s goal, on the other hand, is to make Diablo 4 more accessible and thus attract a larger player base.

What are “Diablo-likes”? In an interview with PCGamesN, Rod Fergusson, the head of Diablo 4, explains how the developers want to bring the ARPG closer to the “mainstream”. Therefore, there are no complex skill trees like in the “Diablo-likes” here. He calls the genre competitors – similar to how one speaks about Soulslikes, he says.

The first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred, is coming in October:

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Why does Diablo 4 appeal to more people? Blizzard’s goal, according to Rod Fergusson, is also to attract people who do not already play Diablo. They want to make the RPG easy to access. Therefore, Diablo 4 is easier to understand, without the complex passive skills and skill trees found in the “Diablo-likes” Path of Exile or Last Epoch.

According to Fergusson, people sometimes try to “design into a niche” because they believe that success lies in being even harder and more complex. “That’s cool, but it doesn’t make the audience bigger,” says the Diablo head in the interview with PCGamesN.

Blizzard has always had the ability to improve this “special genre and bring it closer to the mainstream.” Diablo is a mainstream IP because the series is easy to understand. The developers try to design the game so that it is accessible to everyone. “It’s easy to learn, but hard to master,” Fergusson notes.

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What does the competition between rivals lead to? The rivals “learn from us, we learn from them, and we try to improve,” notes Fergusson. This small competition leads to everyone getting better.

The developers of Path of Exile are currently working on the sequel and are keeping an eye on Diablo 4. However, the head of PoE notes in the interview at the Summer Game Fest: Much of what Blizzard has done couldn’t even be learned. Everything that could have been learned was already known and done beforehand.

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„All the right decisions made“: Players are convinced by the new concept of an MMO that failed on Steam

Linda Knabe 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, the developers of Wayfinder announced that they are transforming their game from an MMO into a single-player game that players will need to pay for once. Now, the new version is live on Steam, and many players believe it was the right decision.

What’s the status of Wayfinder? Back in mid-May, we reported that Airship Syndicate announced their shift of Wayfinder from an MMO and live-service game to a pay-to-play. At that time, many players expressed their negative opinions about this decision.

Partly because they had already invested a significant amount of money in a game they would now no longer want to play without its online aspects.

Now, the new version is live on Steam, and until June 25, 2024, you can secure the “new” Wayfinder for 10% off. So currently, you pay €22.05 on the platform. A trailer announced the launch of Wayfinder Echoes:

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What changes in the concept? Wayfinder launched a few months ago as an MMO on Steam. As a live-service game, however, it could not really convince on the platform, despite several “rescue attempts”. Ultimately, the team decided to take a drastic step to give their game another chance.

“Wayfinder will remove all online requirements and become a single-player game with optional three-player co-op,” the official announcement on Steam states. Therefore, to play Wayfinder, no accounts or logging into servers would be necessary anymore. The team knew that this was a significant step but a necessary one so that the game could stay forever.

This also means that progress will no longer be transferable, as save states will now be local and no longer on the servers. These changes form the basis for the major Wayfinder’s Echoes update.

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How is the community reacting now? Previously, there had mainly been negative voices criticizing the decision to abandon the MMO aspect. Now, especially in the comments under the latest launch trailer (via YouTube), there is a lot of support.

maplesyrupmush9320 writes: “I love the team for deciding not to let this game die. I would buy it again 10 times.”
ReeceHendrix writes: “No lie, but Wayfinder could really make a comeback with this content.”
Komorur writes: “All the right decisions made, I wish you the success you deserve.”
Naturise1 writes: “Just played through for 8 hours and it was insane, 100% worth the change.”
umbralbushido8636 writes: “I really hope the game finds its player base, it doesn’t deserve to die just because it changed direction (for the better in my opinion).”

The team decided to give Wayfinder another chance in this way primarily because they care deeply about the world and characters.

Looking at the current reactions from the community, many players also seem convinced that Wayfinder could have a second chance this way. What do you think of the change, and have you checked out the “new” Wayfinder yet? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. A similar situation is currently unfolding around the MMO New World: Amazon is hitting the reset button: From New World to an Action RPG – Also for PS5 and Xbox

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The Division 2 focuses on seasonal agents in year 6, but players know it won’t work

Christos Tsogos 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The Division 2 presented the future of the tactical loot shooter at its Ubisoft Forward. One change involves your long-standing agent, as this character is set to become obsolete soon. Ubisoft wants to focus on seasonal characters. Diablo shows how this works.

What has Ubisoft announced? At Ubisoft Forward, the developers of The Division 2 seized the opportunity to talk about the future of the tactical loot shooter. Year 6 is coming up soon, and for this reason, Ubisoft wants to implement new features.

Besides the more accessible endgame (via x.com), there will be a significant change regarding your agent. If you want to play a new season, you will now have to create a new agent starting in Year 6. If you think this system is familiar, you are correct.

Hack & Slashes like Diablo and PoE are known for their seasonal characters and the grind that comes with them. For loot shooters like Destiny or The Division, this is rather unusual. Many long-time players were able to react to the upcoming changes, and their opinions are mostly negative.

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“Seems to be a very strange move”

What does the community say about the upcoming change? The community is divided; many long-time fans are dissatisfied with Ubisoft’s decision. The Division 2 is a grindy loot shooter where players have been fine-tuning their perfect builds for years – with seasonal characters, these polished agents would all become unnecessary. The following voices can be heard:

“I play PoE every season, yet it’s shit for THIS game.” – BlurredVision18
“I agree. I love both D4, where I play seasonally, and Division 2, but there is a huge difference between games designed for seasonal characters from the start.[…]” – Scaniarix
“[…] No one wants to create a new character and start from scratch. They already hate doing WONY runs that take three hours. Why do you think they will suddenly warm up to this on a three-month basis? […]” – RAVENORSE
“This seems to be a very strange step, to be honest. If it goes poorly, they will lose many veterans, and ultimately many people will not buy TD3 if that is supposed to be the new direction.” – ThaVolt

Ubisoft already tried to explain the new system on x.com and calm the fans, but they are not satisfied. It is especially the veterans who have ground with their agents for thousands of hours, only to now have to create a new one in Year 6 that they don’t have a sentimental connection with.

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Can the system work? The seasonal model, where players have to start anew each season, can work, but it is questionable whether this will be the case for The Division. Loot shooters are usually associated with a lot of grinding – especially regarding leveling your protagonist.

Ubisoft would have to radically change how quickly you can level up your agent and how often materials and powerful equipment drop. Diablo 4 shows how it can be done with its new season and demonstrates that the grind to the maximum level can be completed in less than 3-4 hours – while in TD2, players report taking 6 hours to go from level 30 to 40.

It will show what Ubisoft was thinking, but until then, what do you think of the change? Do you believe that players will love it or boycott it? Let us know your opinion in the comments! Destiny, Division, and Anthem were once the future of gaming: What happened?

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Fans of Dragon Ball remember a brutal character, discussing the nastiest deed

jacquelinek 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Bulma is one of the central figures of the Dragon Ball series and is known for her fiery and sometimes brutal actions. In a Reddit thread, fans discuss which of her deeds was the nastiest.

Which character is being referred to? This refers to the scientist Bulma. She is a central figure in the Dragon Ball series, created by Akira Toriyama, who has unfortunately passed away.

Many fans of the series likely remember Bulma as a loving mother who can indeed be very temperamental. The user Megalitho recalls in a thread on Reddit how brutal Bulma was in the series.

As an example, he mentions the scene where Bulma shoots at Master Roshi and Krillin with a machine gun. In the thread, users discuss which of her actions might have been the most brutal.

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Bulma’s first appearance is already brutal

What is her nastiest deed? Users in the Reddit thread are also not quite sure which of her actions is the nastiest. The user TheKaiminator points out in a comment on Reddit that one of the first things Bulma ever did was shoot at Son Goku.

The user S1L3NCE_2008 corrected this statement in a comment on Reddit by stating that Bulma ran him over first and then shot him.

However, Bulma was not the only one who treated others brutally.

The user Odin1806 recalls in his comment on Reddit that Chi Chi was quite brutal and allegedly beat up some characters just because Son Goku did not marry her. As another example, he mentions Cyborg 18, who is said to have taken many lives.

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How do fans feel about Bulma’s brutal actions? Many users also defend Bulma’s behavior and believe that the characters affected by her anger deserved it.

For instance, the user Zentin24-55 in a comment on Reddit states that while he does not remember why she shot at Krillin, he is sure that he deserved it. He further states that even if it wasn’t deserved, it was certainly a retaliation for a past action.

Overall, it can be said that Bulma is popular among many Dragon Ball fans. In the anime, she and her children regularly change their hair color, which was originally planned quite differently. To find out what her real hair color actually is, click here: Dragon Ball: Bulma and her children constantly change their hair color – but according to the manga, only one is correct

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WoW: The Chinese did not want a race, that’s why we got Draenei

Cortyn 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Pandaren are a staple of World of Warcraft – but China has resisted. So much that instead, we got the Draenei.

Draenei and their lightforged brothers and sisters are among the more popular races in World of Warcraft. The characters lovingly referred to as “space goats” can be seen in nearly every group and have long become a staple of the story.

But that wasn’t always the case. The Draenei were actually a stopgap and a replacement for another race – the Pandaren.

Currently, Pandaren are popular again – because WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria is on the way:

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What was Blizzard’s plan? When Blizzard wanted to present the new races at BlizzCon 2005, only Horde players got to see their new race – the Blood Elves. There was no in-game material available to show for the Alliance at that time.

The reason for this: Blizzard actually wanted to introduce the Pandaren as a new race for the Alliance, but this was not approved by China.

Where does the information come from? Concept artist Trent Kaniuga revealed this in a Reddit post some time ago. When he was asked for details, he said:

“It was kind of like this: We made concepts for the Pandaren cities and buildings and then China said: ‘Wait, you can’t use pandas.’ So we then made the Draenei.”

What is the issue with pandas in China? In China, pandas have always held a very special status and are seen as a kind of “national treasure.” Therefore, the government closely monitors how and in what context pandas are portrayed in all media.

According to Kaniuga, the reason was that Blizzard did not take enough time for negotiations with Chinese authorities. Kaniuga believes that China would have agreed, but it simply required more time.

That the Chinese government ultimately did not stand in the way of Pandaren was then shown by “Mists of Pandaria” several years later – when the Pandaren became playable for both factions.

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Has it harmed WoW in the long run? That’s probably hard to say. It is clear that some content was cut back then, after all, concept art and ideas for the pandaren culture already existed from the artists. However, the rejection from China, according to Kaniuga, came so early in development that Blizzard still had enough time to develop the Draenei and integrate them better into the entire story of World of Warcraft.

In fact, The Burning Crusade would likely have been an expansion with a very different feel if Pandaren had populated the game world back then. So the change to the Draenei may not have been the worst decision.

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One of the most famous scenes in Indiana Jones exists only because Harrison Ford was sick

Christoph Waldboth 12. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Sometimes the best moments in a movie are thanks to chance or a spontaneous idea. This was also the case with an iconic scene from Indiana Jones.

Which scene is it? Do you remember that moment in the first part of Indiana Jones, where Harrison Ford as Indy stands in a marketplace and is about to engage in a dramatic duel with a swordsman?

The two men are surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, and everyone is eagerly waiting for the moment when Indy duels the challenger with the saber.

But it turns out differently than expected. While the swordsman, wrapped in black robes, wildly swings his weapon, Indiana Jones quickly pulls out his revolver and shoots the poor guy down. He then turns to the camera. His face in that moment speaks volumes: He simply didn’t feel like an honorable duel.

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The resolution of the scene fits well with the character of the adventurer Indiana Jones. He does not want to waste time with this unwanted situation and takes the easy way out, which makes him appear tough and cool.

This scene was not in the script but was changed on set. The reason for this was a rampant illness that restricted the crew and actors in their work.

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The Sick Harrison Ford Did Not Want to Fight

What happened on set? Parts of the filming crew were infected with dysentery at that time. This is an inflammation of the intestines caused by bacteria. Those affected suffer from abdominal pain or diarrhea, among other symptoms (via flexikon.doccheck.com)

Harrison Ford was also affected. When the day came for the actor to face his adversary with a whip in hand, Ford turned to director Steven Spielberg, who has his own rituals during filming.

Ford asked for a change to the scene. CNN recalls the actor reminiscing about that time:

We were supposed to film a four-day whip and saber fight in a marketplace. And I was suffering from dysentery, just like many crew members. … So it was up to me to say: ‘Listen, I can’t stay outside the dressing room for long. Should we consider shortening the scene?’ And Steven said, ‘I was just thinking about that myself!’
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So they decided to change it and let Indiana Jones resort to dishonorable means. The actor Terry Richards, who played the swordsman, probably wasn’t very pleased about this.

According to Harrison Ford, he had trained for about four months for the fight. All for nothing, as the circumstances required a change in the script.

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