A female employee called herself for months to get more breaks in her daily life. At least she claims that. In the end, she stands before the court with her “trick.” Her employer terminated her without notice, and the court ultimately sided with him.
A telemarketer was caught in the act after calling herself 100 times to get more rest. The woman spent seven months answering her own calls and ended up in court with her “trick.”
This is reported by the Spanish colleagues of Xataka, who refer to the Galician daily newspaper “La Voz de Galicia.” Galicia is located in the northwest of Spain.
A woman calls herself 100 times instead of taking care of customers
What exactly did the woman do? The employee worked as a telephonist for a company. Her task was to take care of the calling customers.
But the employee came up with a “trick”: Since she worked from home, she offered her supervisor to call back customers. This is called “callback.” But instead of calling customers, she called her own number about 100 times.
Afterwards, she indicated to her employer in the time tracking that she had been taking care of customers, even though in reality she had taken time to rest.
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Telephonist becomes “best employee” and even received bonuses
The woman repeated the trick for 7 months throughout 2022 and called herself about 100 times. But eventually, another employee had the idea to check the call lists and realized: The colleague always calls the same phone number. When he finally checked the phone number, he recognized the trick of the colleague with the self-calls and reported her.
However, the surprise was that the employee was “at the top of the leaderboard for best employees” and had additionally received bonuses since her entry into the company in 2021.
How did the matter end? The company dismissed the employee. However, she appealed to the Social Chamber of Galicia because she disagreed with it.
In court, she claimed the calls lasted only seconds and that she made them to take a break and alleviate a panic attack. In her appeal, she also claimed that the calls occurred during breaks and that there were “only five or seven calls per month, which only lasted a few minutes.”
In the end, however, her dismissal was confirmed. The Galician Supreme Court confirmed the immediate dismissal, as it sees the employee’s actions as an intention to “evade service time when she does not enjoy break times, to violate good faith, break trust, be disloyal, and reduce performance.”
It is once again time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward tothe soon-to-start beta of WoW: The War Within, the release of a new MMORPG and much more.
In a long post, the developers of Guild Wars 2 looked back at the expansion Secrets of the Obscure and the subsequent updates (via ArenaNet).
In New World, the “Rabbit’s Revenge” event runs from June 4 to June 18 – here is the preview on the official website of New World.
The developers of Lord of the Rings Online have given a first look at Update 41 (via YouTube). The patch introduces “Monster Play Bounties” with new rewards, and the Birdwatching hobby. Additionally, the Treebeard server has reached level 100 after three years (via Massivelyop).
For Mortal Online 2, Patch 2.0.5 has been released. The update improves the onboarding experience for new players and introduces a guild search feature (via YouTube).
A new update has also been released for Star Trek Online. In “Unparalleled,” you embark on a journey with your allies among the Aetherians, where you meet a new version of Sela, who is now the captain of the Enterprise-F. Additionally, you can expect the new operation “Borg Battle Royale” (via Arc Games).
On May 29, Update 67.3 was released for Dungeons & Dragons Online. The patch includes a new anniversary gift that you can secure: a dragon mount (via ddo.com).
Also on May 29, Patch 7.5 of SWTOR was released. You can expect a new story chapter and the chance to obtain a basilisk prototype as a new companion (via swtor.com).
On June 5, Phantasy Star Online 2 will receive a new update featuring Chapter 7 of the main story, a new area, and more (via MMORPG.com).
Developer veteran Andrew Gower (Runescape) confirmed that his new MMORPG Brighter Shores is still set to release in the third quarter of 2024 (via Twitter).
For the pixel MMORPG Drakantos, a new devlog with gameplay impressions was released in May 2024 (via Steam).
With this, we have summarized the most important events that have recently occurred in the world of MMORPGs.
What were you happy about this week? What annoyed you? Let us know in the comments at MeinMMO. If you are looking for affordable MMORPGs in 2024, this list might help you: The 12 best free-to-play MMORPGs 2024 in comparison
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Recently, the second alpha test for Corepunk took place. However, due to severe technical issues, proper testing was hardly possible. The developers pulled the emergency brake and ended the alpha earlier than planned.
How did Alpha 2 go specifically? The recent test phase of Corepunk started off with a false start. There were resets of the alpha due to technical problems, several delays, and emergency maintenance. Initially, it was stated that access to the servers would be extended until June 4, 2024.
However, yesterday, on June 1, 2024, the developers announced that they had decided to end the alpha early. It seems they were unable to control the stability issues and connection dropouts. There were also a multitude of critical bugs. About 15,000 interested parties were said to have participated in the test.
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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay
What do the developers take away from the alpha? A comprehensive analysis by the developers has been published on the official website of the MMORPG. It states that they were able to gather a large amount of important feedback and identify critical errors through the test.
In the post, the responsible parties also commented on the criticism from some testers regarding the use of AI voiceover. They stated that they are a medium-sized indie studio and cannot currently afford to invest limited resources in actual voice actors.
The use of AI was therefore an option, the devs continued, to present voiced dialogues and ultimately finalize a version of Corepunk in a timely manner that would allow the studio to survive in the current market situation. This, in turn, is the basis for eventually having the money to pay for professional voice actors.
The style of Corepunk resembles League of Legends.
Soon in Early Access despite problems?
What do the developers say about the Early Access launch? There is no specific date yet, but Early Access should start as soon as possible. On one hand, the developers have been working on the MMORPG for ten years and need to pay bills.
On the other hand, the recent test, despite all the problems, showed how efficient it is to receive feedback from numerous players that can be immediately converted into bug fixes and updates. The speed of iterations increases by a significant factor. Also, the revenue from selling the Early Access version is expected to noticeably accelerate the development pace.
But first, another alpha test is planned. Details are expected next week.
In the game, you can expect six classes with a total of 18 different specializations. Dungeons and raids are said to be comparable to Mythic (the highest difficulty in WoW). In addition, there will be PvE content in the open world, which is, however, shrouded in a fog of war that hides content outside of the field of view.
You can learn various crafting professions, with each character only able to master one perfectly. Moreover, the best recipes are hidden, so you should know the players on your server who master the respective profession best.
At first glance, Made in Abyss may seem like an anime for a young audience. The characters look like children, have big eyes and large heads. The protagonist even has blonde pigtails and overall, the characters just look super cute. However, anime fans with a sensitive stomach should avoid the anime or at least know what to expect from Made in Abyss.
Why does the anime mislead with its appearance? In the anime, there are some scenes that are particularly brutal and disgusting. The most well-known scene from the anime is the transformation of Mitty into a pitiful amoeba. During the transformation, Mitty suffers deathly agony and even begs to die.
If you are hard-boiled, you can watch the scene in the following video:
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Furthermore, the anime has some themes that might disturb sensitive viewers. In addition, there are many other examples of why the anime is more brutal than its appearance suggests:
With each layer, there is a curse that worsens with increasing depth. At first, it is just nausea, but later the characters bleed from all bodily openings. How bad it will be later can only be guessed.
In one episode, the protagonist is poisoned by a monster. Her teammate tries to amputate her arm, which is now blue and swollen. During the amputation, which he can’t even do cleanly, we have to endure the protagonist’s cries of pain.
The protagonist suffers a punishment. She is subsequently bound and hung up – and that naked. Some viewers criticize that the children in the anime are being sexualized (via anilist.co).
And these are just examples that appear in the first season. So if you want to watch Made in Abyss because of its appearance or lore, you should keep these points in mind. The anime series is definitely not for the faint of heart and contains themes that might be offensive to sensitive viewers.
What is Made in Abyss about? This anime is about the namesake Abyss. It is a gigantic chasm that is divided into several levels. On each layer, there is a curse that makes descending more difficult with every level.
However, protagonist Riko wants to venture into this abyss. She suspects that her mother Lyza is waiting for her at the lowest level of the abyss. Therefore, she sets out with her robot friend Reg to explore the secrets of the Abyss and fight her way to her mother.
On MyAnimeList , Made in Abyss is rated 8.65/10. This places it 73rd among the best anime, which is a really good placement. Because with this ranking, Made in Abyss is ahead of celebrated anime like Death Note (8.62) or Jujutsu Kaisen (8.60).
In the following trailer, you can see what Made in Abyss looks like:
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Made in Abyss: Trailer for the Adventure Anime
Where can I watch the anime? If the mentioned points do not deter you, you can currently stream the anime on Freevee. While you can watch the anime for free if you have a subscription to Amazon Prime, the episodes of the first season are interrupted by ads.
Alternatively, you can purchase individual episodes on Amazon Prime or Apple TV. If you enjoy the anime, the DVD or Blu-ray might also be for you.
MyMMO demoness Cortyn has listed five more anime that become “more problematic” upon closer inspection. For example, Redo of Healer looks like an adventure anime in pictures. However, behind it lies a revenge campaign of sexual violence. So, be warned about the following anime: 5 anime that prove to your parents that they can expect nothing more from you
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Everything always has to be perfect. Or not? A streamer explains why guides annoy him and why viewers should just let him play.
The YouTuber and streamer Josh Strife continually analyzes MMORPGs, as well as other games, and he breaks down in detail what good game design, an engaging story, or fair monetization looks like. Mostly, he plays MMORPGs, but recently he has also streamed Mass Effect.
In doing so, he often receives instructions from the audience about what he should or shouldn’t do in the game. He took the time to explain to the chat why this ruins every RPG experience.
Now he is dedicated to the Mass Effect trilogy and plays the game in the stream.
What did he say? While he is currently playing the classic “Mass Effect 1,” Hayes has to deal repeatedly with comments from the chat. The chat constantly warns him when an important decision in the game is about to come up, such as when there is a point of no return. Even when he still needs to talk to characters, because otherwise he would “miss something,” the chat makes him aware of it.
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However, Josh Strife Hayes seems to be more annoyed by this and refuses to give in to the demands. For him, this would ruin a true RPG experience:
I can’t play the game the way you want me to play it. And I can’t play the game to have the “optimal story.” I can only play the game the way I play it, and I can accept the consequences.
There will be decisions that I make, and those will exclude me from certain things. That’s the nature of an RPG game.
He further explains that there will be things that he will find or not find. And some characters will die in his playthrough while others will survive. He is fully aware of that.
If I just follow a guide and have the perfect experience ever, then that’s not my experience of Mass Effect. My experience consists of the best decisions I can make as Commander Shepard and with the knowledge that I have. (…)
And if I mess that up, then that’s my fault. But that’s the adventure I’m going to have.
Especially the things that don’t go perfectly in the game create a personalized experience and make for an interesting roleplay where everyone experiences a slightly different story:
Everyone tells me: You have to do this and you have to do that. If I did all that, I wouldn’t be playing as Commander Shepard. I would only be doing what the guide tells me. This is why I resist your suggestions:
Decisions are only relevant when there are consequences. If you tell me beforehand which decisions lead to which consequences, you are simply ensuring that I actively choose which story I’m going to play. I want the story to unfold by itself, and for bad things to happen as well.
Imperfections create interesting stories. We don’t like perfect characters. We don’t like perfect stories. We like it when there is a flaw. We like it when we have to solve a problem. And if I play the game in a flawless way, then there would be no reason for me to play it at all.
Especially complex role-playing games like the “Mass Effect” series offer a variety of possibilities and decisions. While there is almost always a “perfect” way or at least an optimal path where there are the least losses – that can ruin the gaming experience. Because the losses and little mistakes really capture the essence of choices and consequences. This will surely also be the case in Mass Effect 5 if it happens.
Because if one wants a role-playing game with freedom of choice, but completely ignores that due to forced perfection – why should one even play it?
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Who is the most powerful being in Azeroth? We reveal to you what the strongest beings in the universe of World of Warcraft are.
It is a bit of a running gag that in World of Warcraft, every few years a threat appears that is even bigger and more powerful than anything known before. Every enemy is always overshadowed by an even more powerful adversary. But how are the power dynamics actually in Azeroth? What are the most powerful beings that exist in World of Warcraft? We will show you the strongest creatures.
How one of Warcraft’s greatest adversaries ends, you can see here:
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“Kein König herrscht für immer” – Das End-Cinematic der Eiskronenzitadelle in WoW WotLK
How is this list composed? The list is based on the power a character or being has within the story of World of Warcraft. It is not about what level a creature has in the game world or how difficult the actual boss fight in a raid was. This article aims to place characters in direct comparison to each other, based on all the information we have about the being so far.
Place 5: The Lich King Arthas
Arthas Menethil is not only one of the best-known and most popular characters in the entire Warcraft franchise, but in his role as Lich King, he was also extremely powerful. He commands the army of the undead, called “The Scourge,” and has the power to resurrect almost all beings into unlife and under his control.
The Lich King Arthas Menethil – one of the most popular and strongest enemies that ever existed in Warcraft.
The Lich King is technically a mixture of several individuals. For not only Arthas Menethil is the Lich King, but also the Orc Ner’zhul, whose spirit still existed within the Lich King’s armor. At the end of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Arthas “merged” with Ner’zhul to become the Lich King.
His final plan was to lure the heroes of Azeroth to him, kill them, and then resurrect them as servants of the Scourge, so that Azeroth could defend itself against invaders from the cosmos.
Although Arthas managed to kill all heroes with ease (one literally dies in the fight against him), the Light intervenes to revive the heroes. When Arthas’ sword Frostmourne shatters, the tortured souls escape and hold him captive, allowing the heroes at the side of the Paladin Tirion Fordring to defeat the Lich King.
Even though Arthas is now dead and the last bit of his soul has been extinguished, he remains one of the most popular and powerful characters that have ever existed in Warcraft.
Place 4: Queen Azshara, the Light of Lights
Queen Azshara was originally a night elf and the queen of the Kaldorei empire. She lived at the Well of Eternity and is still considered the most powerful sorceress that has ever existed in the known cosmos of World of Warcraft.
Queen Azshara is waiting for her return – which should be coming soon.
Her glory, beauty, and power were so great that every being fell silent in her presence – even high-ranking demons feared her. She was so full of herself that she saw herself as the perfect wife for Sargeras, with whom she wanted to reign. She allowed the demons to invade Azeroth and eradicate all “imperfect beings” from the face of the world – leaving only her, her most loyal highborn, and the demons. Her plan failed.
In the meantime, she is the queen of the Naga. These are night elves who have been given a new form by the old god N’Zoth, allowing them to exist underwater. But Azshara not only retained her own will and control over her people, but gained even more power.
We last saw Azshara in “Battle for Azeroth,” but current in-game books indicate that the queen will soon reappear to secure the “true throne of power” – whatever that may be.
Place 3: Sargeras, the Dark Titan
Sargeras is a Titan and thus essentially a being from the Pantheon of Order. His task was to find world souls and banish demons. When he destroys a world corrupted by the Void, however, a conflict arises with the other Titans. He then deviates from his plans, unleashes the imprisoned demons, and becomes corrupted himself by demonic magic (Fel).
Since then he has wandered through the cosmos, searching for world souls – such as Azeroth – to destroy them and thus prevent the Void from corrupting a world soul. Because that would likely bring about the end of all existence and the reign of the Void.
Sargeras had the “Burning Legion” as his army, a vast conglomerate of all demonic species that followed his will – even if they are more bent on destruction than genuinely trying to help the cosmos.
That Sargeras is the strongest of all Titans is evident from the fact that all the other Titans and Illidan are needed to keep Sargeras contained in his prison. It is only a matter of time before the Lord of Demons can eventually escape or be freed to once again seize dominion over the creatures of the Nether.
Place 2: The Void Lords
The Void Lords are a species about which very little is still known. They belong to the cosmic power of the Void and generally cannot manifest in reality, as they would have to consume unimaginable amounts of energy and matter in doing so.
Dimensius was the only Void Lord that has been seen and defeated so far. He was weakened – and is now waiting in the Void.
So far, there has only been one known Void Lord that has manifested in the physical world – Dimensius, the All-Devouring. Although he had only a fraction of his power, he destroyed the world of K’aresh and transformed its inhabitants into the Astral. Since Dimensius was in an extremely weakened state, he was ultimately able to be defeated.
The Void Lords aim to corrupt a world soul and use it as an anchor point to exist in the physical world. For a world soul would provide so much energy that Void Lords could maintain their true form and then consume the entire cosmos.
To achieve this goal, the Void Lords have scattered their seeds throughout the cosmos to corrupt worlds – these seeds are the Old Gods. They are servants of the Void Lords and even Xal’atath, the antagonist in “The War Within” serves the Void Lords and is presumably working to finally grant them access to the coveted world soul of Azeroth.
Place 1: The First Ones
The so-called “First Ones” are still a relatively new invention in the cosmos of World of Warcraft and were only vaguely mentioned with “Shadowlands.” They are basically the creators of the universe and responsible for sorting the entire cosmos into the various cosmic powers (such as Order, Chaos, Death, or Life). They created a Zereth facility for each cosmic power (like “Zereth Mortis” in Shadowlands) and there they created the basic versions of most creatures that exist within each cosmic power.
Whether the First Ones (also known as “Progenitors”) still exist is unknown. It is conceivable that they still exist and observe the cosmos and their creation – or that they have long since disappeared.
What is clear, however, is that the First Ones not only created the Pantheon of Order and the Pantheon of Death, but also the great realms into which the cosmos is divided. Unlike the Titans, they are the true creators and thus the most powerful creatures that have ever existed in World of Warcraft.
Okay, this is not meant to be taken entirely seriously, but there is a kernel of truth in it. “The Hero” or “the Heroes” of Azeroth have so far been able to defeat most threats to the cosmos one way or another. Although they are usually alongside other powerful creatures, they are in most cases the tipping point that repeatedly manages to avert impending doom.
This is of course somewhat due to the gameplay mechanics of World of Warcraft, which are designed for epic raids and tough battles against notable enemies.
Who would have thought that the one guy, who back then beat wolves in front of the Abbey of Northshire with his non-magical sword and his ugly starter gear, would end up holding the fate of the entire cosmos in his hands? If you want to know more about the story and the powers in Warcraft, we have here the entire lore of Warcraft summarized for you.
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We show you games that are similar to Pokémon GO. Here you will find 5 titles that could excite you if you enjoy the AR aspects or monster collecting.
What kind of games are those? The title selection refers primarily to games that implement the AR aspect similar to Pokémon GO. These are mainly games that send you into the real world with your phone to collect progress.
However, there is also an exception that might interest you mostly if you are more of a Pokémon fan than a “GO” fan.
Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
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Monster Hunter Now
Monster Hunter Now is currently the best example of “games like Pokémon GO”. It is developed by the same developers as many games on this list, and you can tell.
You move around your neighborhood on a map that is divided into various biomes. There you can encounter different monsters from the Monster Hunter series. A Palico always stands by your side and helps you mark monsters for the hunt.
The special thing about the game is the combat system. It is significantly more action-packed than Pokémon GO. You go into direct duels with the monsters and need the right equipment to defeat them. You constantly improve your gear to take on more powerful monsters.
It is significantly more relaxed in Pikmin Bloom. It is also based on you moving through your neighborhood and collecting many steps.
During this, you will find Pikmin seeds that you can collect. Once they have grown, you will meet Pikmin that will accompany you. If you feed the little Pikmin, flowers will grow that you can spread while walking. The more you walk, the more Pikmin you will get.
There is also a photo feature that allows you to capture your Pikmin adventures and the opportunity to complete goals together with friends.
This game is mainly for you if you are looking for a calm, companionable game.
This is what the reviews say:
4.4 stars with 108,000 reviews in the Play Store
4.5 stars with 1,525 reviews in the App Store
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The week from May 27 to June 2, 2024, is all about MMORPGs on MeinMMO. You can look forward to a multi-part report that sheds light on the genre of online role-playing games from its beginnings to the present day, as well as analyses, columns, anecdotes, and your chosen top list of the best MMORPGs of all time.
The MMORPG genre has been a core part of MeinMMO’s DNA since its founding in 2013, and that will continue in the future. Since the next exciting releases for the genre of online role-playing games are not scheduled until June, we have something special planned for May.
From May 27 to June 2, 2024, we will implement a major theme week focused on the MMORPG genre. Look forward to a multi-part report that illuminates the genre of online role-playing games from its beginnings to the present day, as well as analyses, columns, anecdotes, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time chosen by you.
Our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz has spared no cost and effort to bring you an hopefully exciting theme week about the best genre in the world.
The Program of the MMORPG Theme Week at MeinMMO
The following program reveals what we are planning in detail for the MMORPG theme week.
The best MMORPGs of all time – Evaluation of the community survey with personal assessments or anecdotes from editors, authors, and guests (plus: what would the top list look like if the editors, authors, and guests had voted?)
It is worth checking back regularly at MeinMMO in the coming week, even more than usual. And not just for MMORPG fans! Our six-part report is also aimed at game enthusiasts who simply want to learn more about the nearly 45 years of history of one of the most exciting game genres that exists.
By the way, there have also been numerous entertaining anecdotes, personal assessments, or informative news from the MMORPG genre on MeinMMO in recent days and weeks. Here is a small selection:
Now the MeinMMO community is asked: How important is the MMORPG genre to you? Are you actively playing an online role-playing game right now? Which one have you invested the most playtime in? Which upcoming MMORPG are you most looking forward to?
WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria is being praised. Especially solo players believe that World of Warcraft has never been better.
For almost two weeks, the “Remix” event has been running in World of Warcraft, allowing players to dive back into the expansion “Mists of Pandaria” and experience old content in a new way. It’s all about nearly endless character power, unlocking cosmetics, and reliving the Pandaren expansion.
Even though there has been a lot of criticism in recent days, such as regarding the frog farmers or other exploits, the mode is well received by a large part of the community and is praised in the WoW subreddit as well.
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WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria – All Features at a Glance
Solo players long for what Remix offers
The post from the Reddit user with the easily understandable name “kSqsnDysTsKAGDMu” describes how much he enjoys the mode as a solo player. He plays video games to “escape and have fun.” As soon as he has to engage with anyone, like team mates or guild members, it stops being fun for him. It then feels more like work.
WoW Remix offers exactly that freedom to achieve almost anything in the game without being really reliant on social interaction.
The important point for me is: If WoW tells me that all I have to do to experience the best gear and all the content is invest time – I don’t have to become a skilled player, join a guild, or have a high Raider.io score – but simply play more, that sounds like a good deal to me. It sounds like a game I actually want to finish.
While groups and guilds can certainly make things easier in Remix, they are not necessary. With enough invested time, one can go extremely far thanks to bronze and threads for the cloak. No wonder he ends his post with:
“I hope Blizzard brings more content like this in the future.”
Those who upgrade their gear have more fun
Interestingly, some praise exactly what many players are still hesitant about. For WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria gets increasingly better the more bronze you invest in upgrading your gear.
YouShallNotStaff writes in the same thread:
“After I pulled the plug and started putting bronze into my gear, everything became much more fun!”
This may seem counterproductive at first glance. After all, you primarily want to buy the cool rewards with bronze and not waste it on temporary character power that disappears at the end of the event. Many have that thought. They first buy mounts and cosmetics and only then think about character power.
In reality, bronze invested in gear helps to farm even more bronze. Because the better your gear is, the greater challenges you can tackle alone. Almost all raid bosses on “normal” can be handled solo – and even some bosses on heroic.
As Fwuffykins explains:
“A word of warning here. I thought the same at first [and wanted to buy cosmetics first], but once you hit 70, you are very weak without upgrades. Earning your next bronze is so much faster and easier if you first buy upgrades and then cosmetics.”
What has been your experience with WoW: Remix? Are you satisfied with the mode? Have you used bronze for upgrades? Or do you prefer to farm conservatively and not spend them on upgrades?
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Those who want to use the Steam Community or the Workshop are currently seeing an error message. MeinMMO explains what is behind it.How many players are affected is not known. However, reports of disruptions are currently increasing significantly.
Update, 02.06.24, 13:32: The Steam servers seem to be back online and the community pages are accessible again.
What is the problem with Steam?
The Steam Community with its linked pages is not accessible.
All Workshop pages are unavailable.
Steam Guides and help are not accessible.
The comment function under reviews is also offline.
The community market and Steam profiles are also affected.
Your wish list
What is working? The official Steam store, the purchase of games, and the download of games are still functioning. Allegedly, multiplayer features are not affected either. However, there may be a delay in the registration of purchases made in the store.
What kind of error is this? When you visit one of the mentioned pages, you will see the error code: -105. None of the pages are currently accessible.
You get error 105 on Steam when the internet connection to Steam’s servers is disrupted.
There is currently no official announcement or statement
How many people are affected? It is currently difficult to determine. At Allestoerungen.de, significantly more errors are currently being recorded than in normal daily life.
Are there already solutions to the problem? In some cases, restarting the router or the program may help. The problem seems to be originating from Steam and does not appear to affect only one region in Germany.
So far, there is no official solution to the problem, nor any statement from the manufacturer.
We will keep you updated on MeinMMO if there is more information on this.
In an interview with MeinMMO, content creator and professional player Thoralf “Toffel” Severin talks about his experiences and successes with the popular card game Magic.
Who is Thoralf “Toffel” Severin?Thoralf “Toffel” Severin is a well-known professional player and content creator in the Magic community. He is known not only for his friendly smile but also for his successes in the game. In 2019, he won the Mythic Championship in Barcelona.
In an interview, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski had the opportunity to talk with him about his journey and experiences in the Magic scene.
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Magic The Gathering: The 3 Most Expensive Cards by Highest Sale Value
From the Beginnings to Career Highlights
How did you first come into contact with Magic: The Gathering, and what motivated you to play at a professional level?
Toffel: I first encountered Magic when I was 13. Classmates had the cards at school and played on the playground, in the cafeteria—just everywhere. There was inter-class play, which really impressed me at the time. The younger kids played with the older ones. That didn’t happen otherwise. At some point, many people stopped playing, but I wanted to continue.
So I looked for a store in Berlin that regularly hosted tournaments. That was “Der andere Spieleladen,” which still exists today. The internet wasn’t so widespread back then, so people actually came together to play and trade. There weren’t many places to play Magic.
I started playing smaller tournaments and worked my way up to larger events. It was extremely exciting for me to play to win, to actually win the tournaments, and even take home the prize money from the big tournaments.
What do you consider your greatest success in your Magic career, and why?
Toffel: That’s simple: I won the Mythic Championship 2019 in Barcelona. In the scene, that’s something I’m known for. But I also consider my work as a content creator to be a great success. Our content and creative output on the YouTube channel reach many people in the Magic world. I feel like Magic is probably the biggest niche in the world. It’s quite possible that I’m better known for my work in the community and on YouTube than for my achievements in tournaments.
With Preparation and the Right Strategy to Success
Can you give us insight into your training routine? How do you prepare for international tournaments?
Toffel: I’ve always prepared intensively for tournaments. On relaxed days, I played eight hours, on average days I played twelve, and just before tournaments, sometimes 16 hours. Before the online era, we would meet at tournament venues, rent an apartment, and test all decks and cards there.
The preparation started two weeks before the tournament and was characterized by massive thinking work and the constant question of whether one has done enough. If a tournament took place in San Francisco, for example, we would be there at least a week earlier and stayed in an Airbnb. Nowadays, there are slightly fewer tournaments, but in the league we played in back then, there was an event almost every two weeks. That time was very intense.
Are there specific strategies or game philosophies that you follow? How do you develop your decks?
Toffel: Playing the best deck is crucial, but “the best” is often subjective. You will never be successful with a deck that might be very strong on paper but with which you can’t perform well. There are people who like to play aggressive decks, and then there are those who prefer control decks or a mix of both. Finding the right strategy takes a lot of time but also knowledge. Knowledge about the cards and mechanics. Ignorance and time are the biggest limiting factors.
I must admit, I was never particularly good at actually building the decks in the end. My discipline lay more in devising strategies for the games. However, I preferred to play with control or combo decks. With control decks, you can stretch the game better, and you have more decisions available to you in the long run than with aggressive decks. As a team, we complemented each other well in deck building and gaming strategies.
12-Hour Matches and an Ever-Increasingly Complex Game
What challenges do you face as a professional player, especially on an international level, and how do you deal with them?
Toffel: Magic is a game with high variance, much more so than other card games, and there are always factors that you cannot control. You don’t know for sure how your opponent will react. I often lost well-going matches because I suddenly didn’t draw good cards anymore, or my opponent suddenly had a streak of luck.
The psychological component, dealing with defeats, maintaining concentration over long tournament days, and teamwork are crucial. In international tournaments, there are often games lasting up to twelve hours. You have to be mentally strong to endure that.
The challenges are diverse and also encompass logistical and financial aspects. At a certain point, you need sponsors or the necessary cash to keep up with the others. The travel to events and accommodations for the team also need to be organized. All of this costs a lot of time and money.
Over the years, Magic has gained more and more mechanics that make the rules difficult to grasp, especially for newcomers. How do you handle this as a professional?
Toffel: Magic is becoming increasingly complex; new cards are constantly being added. As a professional, I have the advantage of drawing on a wealth of experience. The experience with older cards and mechanics helps enormously, especially in complex game situations or when building decks. There are certainly many people who don’t know most of the cards I play or have never encountered them.
When I started with Magic in 2000, the game had already been on the market for seven years. Young people, in particular, often have a better understanding and learn faster. I’ve seen that a lack of experience in Magic can definitely be compensated for.
To find out how cards work together or which cards suit you, there is really only one sensible way for all age groups: play as much Magic as possible.
How important is the Magic community to you and the exchange with other players?
Toffel: The community is extremely important. My goal has always been for players to feel welcome and have fun playing. Over the years, I’ve created a lot of content and noticed how much people appreciate it. We show Magic as it is meant to be played—in all its facets and with the opportunity to discover and enjoy the game personally.
Of course, major Magic tournaments are played with highly developed decks and according to fixed rules. But that is just one part of Magic for me. My interest has always been to show people out there how Magic is still played. Namely, with perhaps not-so-perfect decks and house rules. The most important thing is that we engage the community by showing how much fun we have with Magic.
“What matters is that everyone finds their own path in the game”
How do you see the future of Magic: The Gathering, both as a game and as a sport? What changes or developments do you hope for?
Toffel: Magic is currently extremely successful, and I believe that this won’t change anytime soon. It’s important that everyone finds their own way in the game, without feeling like they have to understand everything. Ultimately, I hope that there will always be Magic and that I can continue to play in tournaments.
What advice would you give to someone just starting with Magic: The Gathering who may want to play at a professional level sometime?
Toffel: If someone were to ask me who is just starting with Magic, I would probably first say: think carefully about whether you want to do this. Playing Magic at a high level is challenging and demanding. Apart from that: use the resources available, build a network, and learn from others. There’s always something to learn in Magic. And never forget: if you really want to play Magic at this high level, don’t be discouraged by setbacks.
Besides Magic, what other interests or hobbies do you have? How do you find balance to the demands of professional play?
Toffel: I love all kinds of games, especially competitive ones. That’s probably not surprising. I also do a lot of sports. It’s particularly important to me to balance my time at the computer with enough offline time. Music in various forms is also one of my hobbies. Music helps me especially to unwind after a day full of mental work. Especially during tournament phases, that’s really valuable.
Skull and Bones is currently free. At least for a week, you can play for free and then decide if the game is worth the price.
Ubisoft took a big risk with Skull and Bones beforehand. So big that it was not surprising that the big success did not materialize and fell flat. Initially, they wanted to justify a high price, but now you can play the game completely for free – at least for a week. This seems to be quite a desperate attempt to expand the customer base.
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Pirate MMO Skull & Bones showcases brutal naval battles and absurd upgrades in the new trailer
How can you play the game for free? Since May 30 and until the morning of June 6, you can download and play Skull and Bones for free. If you are interested in the game, you can get Skull and Bones for PC through Ubisoft Connect or the Epic Games Store.
Console owners (PS5 and Xbox Series) can simply access the store on their console and download the game for free there. However, if you want to continue playing after the promotion ends, you will need to purchase Skull and Bones.
What happened with Skull and Bones? Skull and Bones received a lot of attention even before its release. The pirate game made headlines, mainly due to the very confident statements from the developers. They spoke of it as a “AAAA title” – essentially the highest budget level for games.
Now, with the start of Season 2 and after many small improvements (especially to the balance), Ubisoft seems to want to show that Skull and Bones is on a good path, even if it may not ultimately be the big AAAA title that was announced beforehand.
MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has been playing online role-playing games for over 20 years and misses the heyday of the genre, when the hype train would race through the internet several times a year. What would a MMORPG need to bring to make the genre veteran completely excited again? What about you?
Were you also there during the heyday of online role-playing games, when exciting MMORPGs were announced or launched almost quarterly? Popular franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, Warhammer, Conan, Lord of the Rings, Final Fantasy and Elder Scrolls were set to get large online worlds – how cool is THAT?!
Notable developers and publishers were involved, such as Bioware, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, Funcom, and Square Enix. Many of these projects were aimed at the Western market and modeled after World of Warcraft. Often a AAA budget went into the development.
I personally miss this time. In the past ten years, only a few new releases have been able to create comparable hype. Instead, it was often clear long before the launch that the next online role-playing game would face various problems or, at best, appeal to a niche.
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert of MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 15 years. His first private contact was in 2005. Since then, he has amassed several years of playtime in various online role-playing games and has played almost every relevant genre representative of the past two decades for at least a while.
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I build my dream MMORPG
What would an online role-playing game have to look like to get the old grumpy guy in me excited for the launch and make himself comfortable at the front of the hype train? That’s what this column is about. Please tell me in the comments how your dream MMORPG looks!
A first warning: Since there are currently very many genre representatives that offer enormously many options for almost every player type and can be played well alone, I wish for an ambitious theme park MMORPG that wants to highlight the special and unique strengths of the genre around cooperation and competition.
In my experience, even the fairest free-to-play model negatively affects game design and player experience. Somehow, players need to be encouraged to visit the shop and spend money there. Moreover, purely cosmetic items sold for money automatically devalue the rewards that can be earned.
Therefore, I prefer – and this certainly won’t please everyone – an MMORPG with a buy-to-play model and subscription (and completely without shop and microtransactions), where developers can focus entirely on providing the best possible player experience.
Free-to-play MMORPGs like Lost Ark can never offer the best possible player experience.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
From my perspective, designers should feel free to experiment with subscription prices. Who actually decided that such an MMORPG subscription must cost between ten and thirteen euros per month? Why not try five to seven euros and see how that is received?
Oh, and please no release for mobile devices. That would also have an immediately noticeable negative effect on the versions for PC and consoles – for example in terms of interface, number of available skills, or through some automation functions that make the MMORPG play itself.
The setting: Western and with a large IP
Even though completely new universes have their charm, I usually find it much more exciting to travel through virtual worlds that I already know well from books, movies, series, or other games. Four franchises that I would find particularly exciting for a new MMORPG project have already been mentioned in this column:
Basically, I am also open to other IPs. In the field of fantasy and sci-fi novels, there is certainly still one or the other exciting universe that has not yet been blessed with a game adaptation – off the top of my head, I think of Joe Abercrombie’s fantastic “First Law” / blade world series.
However, what is important to me is that the MMORPG is designed with a view to character design, graphics, races, menus, and so on aimed at the Western market. I do not need scantily clad schoolgirls trying to be world saviors, gender locks in class selection, or an interface cluttered with flashing pop-ups and texts.
Equally off-putting to me as the generic look of many Asian online games is the simple yet bright style of smaller projects that simply do not have the budget for more. However, one upcoming MMORPG project that already delights me with its graphics is Ashes of Creation:
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MMORPG Ashes of Creation will be even more realistic – Shows great weather effects and seasons
The setup of the servers
I am firmly convinced that the best possible MMORPG player experience is only possible if developers offer language realms for the largest countries. Only in this way can server communities be created where players and guilds can build relationships and rivalries that matter.
Only on such servers can one make a name for oneself, for example as the player who has learned the best enchanting recipes. Or as the guild that you have to pass by if you are keen on world boss loot.
The best possible cooperation and competition, as well as the most beautiful role-playing moments, can also only be experienced if there are no language barriers. The individual servers, however, should accommodate more players than is the case in New World.
An active population of about 3,500 to 6,000 characters per server is optimal; this is at least my experience from the first years of WoW and WoW Classic.
WoW Classic has impressively shown how important language servers are for the MMO experience.
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WoW Classic: Der Trailer zu Wrath of the Lich King
The focus on socializing
In order for players to come together in MMORPGs, developers must ensure that cooperation provides clear benefits.
Who voluntarily quests with a stranger if they can reach their goal more efficiently alone? Why search for players for raids and dungeons when there are automated group searches and easy difficulty levels that can be mastered completely without communication or even solo?
My dream MMORPG therefore focuses on cooperative PvE challenges (dungeons, raids, scenarios) and competitive PvP content (arena, battlegrounds, contested areas in the open world), in which players must take on essential tasks with their classes and roles and coordinate with each other.
Interested parties organize themselves within the guild, via Discord servers, chat channels, and bulletin boards in the game. Guilds can be leveled to unlock passive buffs and various advantages for all members – such as larger vaults, access to a guild hall, or reduced cooldowns for essential skills.
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We have collected series that are similar to Maxton Hall in a list. We present to you 5 titles that you might enjoy if you liked the Young Adult series.
What kind of series are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. The series have several commonalities with Maxton Hall.
This series is about the exclusive elite school Las Encinas in Spain. There, three students from humble backgrounds meet their wealthy and privileged classmates – leading to conflicts, intrigue, and secrets. The tensions between the students escalate, resulting in a crime.
Watch Elite if you like the following aspects of Maxton Hall:
Intrigue and drama
Love stories and conflicts
Power and privileges play a significant role
Elite school
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series has a rating of 7.2 stars with over 90,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: Due to the rapid global success, Elite was renewed for a second season by Netflix just 12 days after its release. (via IMDb)
2. Young Royals
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Trailer for Season 1 of Young Royals
This series is about the young Swedish prince named Wilhelm, who is sent to an elite boarding school due to a scandal. There, he develops feelings for his classmate Simon. It’s about Wilhelm’s internal struggle between his royal duties and personal wishes.
Watch Young Royals if you like the following aspects of Maxton Hall:
Coming-of-age issues
Search for identity
Complex relationships
High Society
This is what the IMDb ratings say:Young Royals has a rating of 8.2 stars with over 44,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: The boarding school Hillerska does not actually exist. The main filming location was Kaggeholm Castle on Helgön, near the island of Ekerö – close to Stockholm. (via IMDb)
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Four players undertook a live speedrun in hardcore mode of Diablo 4 on Twitch. Together, they reached level 100 in under 4 hours – but then they had the idea to face the final boss. Spoiler: This did not end well for most of them.
Who are the streamers? The speedrun was tackled by wudijo, Raxxanterax, Chronikz, and Kondyss, and was streamed live on their Twitch channels on June 1st.
wudijo is one of the Diablo experts from the well-known build site maxroll.gg, which has been engaged in theorycrafting for years. At the start of each new season of Diablo 4, wudijo streams his hardcore run to level 100 live on Twitch. He constantly faces new challenges, like fighting bosses with only poor items.
Chronikz is also part of the maxroll.gg team and is responsible for the minion builds of the necromancer there.
Raxxanterax is a Diablo expert who claims he wants to stream daily on Twitch for 10 years. He primarily shows ARPGs like Diablo 4, Path of Exile, and Last Epoch. His streams and YouTube videos are a go-to for many Diablo players.
Kondyss is a Polish-speaking content creator who provides his community with videos and streams about Diablo.
How did the speedrun go? The four streamers created their characters in Diablo 4, choosing the classes: Sorceress, Necromancer, Druid, and Barbarian. To level up, the four streamers tackled one dungeon after another and completed their class-specific quests. In the nightmare dungeons, they split up to finish them faster while still benefiting from the group bonus for XP.
In between, they took a moment to clear their inventory, allocate skill and paragon points, re-roll affixes, and imprint aspects on their items. During the speedrun, they constantly communicated, which is especially important in the hardcore mode. Because if a player character dies, it’s permanent.
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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer
Level 100 in under 4 hours – and then came Lilith
When did they reach level 100? The four streamers decided that they would only stop their timer when the last one of them reached level 100. This occurred after 3:51:47 hours. Raxxanterax was the first to reach max level after 3:49:08 hours.
However, the four streamers didn’t have much time to catch their breath, because: They were tackling the hardest boss in the game now that they had reached level 100. However, they failed miserably.
How did they fail? They went together to face the “Echo of Lilith”. After just a few seconds, Raxxanterax noticed: Apparently, none of them was dealing much damage. Kondyss exclaimed, “Oh no, we are going to die to the boss.” And Raxxanterax yelled, “Guys, DPS?!” (Damage per second)
After about 10 seconds, all their health bars dropped significantly and the player characters died – permanently. Only wudijo escaped at the last moment, apparently with a scroll, and his sorceress survived. You can see that here on Twitch.
You can see the short fight here in a clip from Raxxanterax:
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Shortly after the fight, Kondyss jokingly wrote in Raxxanterax’s chat: “wudijo traitor.” Because previously, they apparently agreed that they would leave the scrolls to escape in the chests. But wudijo also had to suffer a loss. After the speedrun, he switched to his hunter, entered the Pit (level 119) – and his hunter met her demise at level 100.
A few hours ago, the new video update of Ashes of Creation went live. The developers are showing for the first time a “Node War,” which is a war over a node in the world, between the citizens of two nodes.
What have the developers of Ashes of Creation shown? In the developer update from May 31, 2024, the feature “Node War” was the focus of an almost 80-minute gameplay segment. The entire stream even lasts two and a half hours (via Youtube).
The key insights from the gameplay presentation:
If certain conditions are met, the mayor of a node can declare war on the citizens of another node.
The war between two nodes goes through several phases, each consisting of different events.
Through the success of the attackers during such an event, it is possible to temporarily gain control over part of the defender’s influence area, redirecting tax revenues and node experience to their own node.
Additionally, during the takeover, the services of local buildings (such as a blacksmith) are blocked, and new content like a raid boss exclusive to the victorious attackers is unlocked. Moreover, buffs are available for all citizens of the winning faction who are farming and questing in the controlled area.
During large PvP events like a “Node War”, the usual death penalties are suspended. Participants can, however, still lose the items in their material inventory. So clear your inventory before you dive into battle.
In the video, the mayors of both factions are seated on flying dragons. These mounts possess particularly powerful abilities such as a dive attack that deals area damage. They can also activate useful buffs for the raid.
“Normal” players can also acquire special mounts with skills. However, these are not as powerful and only provide a sprint or a counter against control attacks.
You can watch the entertaining mass battle of the developers of Ashes of Creation here:
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How is the community reacting to the new gameplay impressions? Under the video, many excited players gather, looking forward to Ashes of Creation even more now.
PhurPher writes excitedly: “What the …, that dragon attack was the coolest thing I have seen in the five years I have been following this game.”
patrikbatemanx gets straight to the point: “Looks great, gives me real MMO vibes.”
JibbsIRL celebrates: “This game will redefine the MMORPG genre. Excellent work!!!!”
chadgiga8683 recalls Battle for Azeroth: “This is how people imagined the war fronts in BfA. Great stuff!”
The Alpha 2 of Ashes of Creation is set to start in the third quarter of 2024. Players will then finally be able to wage war over a node.
Clever System with Great Potential
What’s the deal with the nodes? The entire world of Ashes of Creation consists of nodes and their respective influence areas. When players appear in an untouched area, defeat monsters, and farm resources, they earn experience points for the associated node.
If enough experience is gained for the first level up of the node, an NPC expedition appears that brings the first quests. If the players complete these and accumulate enough XP by killing monsters and farming, a camp is established, subsequently becoming a small village, which will have more NPCs, quests, and new buildings.
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Ashes of Creation: The Most Important Things about the MMORPG in 49 Seconds
Later level-ups can drastically affect an area, such as when a previously dormant volcano suddenly erupts and reveals a fiery world boss. At launch, there will be a total of 103 nodes, each of which can go through seven development levels:
Level 0 – Wilderness
Level 1 – Expedition
Level 2 – Camp
Level 3 – Village
Level 4 – Town
Level 5 – City
Level 6 – Metropolis
However, only a limited number of metropolises can exist in the game world, and the time required to upgrade a node increases with each level. There are also different types of nodes which can affect how the government is elected.
In a military node, which is heavily guarded and easily defensible, the law of the stronger prevails. Economic nodes, on the other hand, are predisposed for trade centers, and the leadership consists of players willing to invest the most money into this career. In scientific nodes, elections are held democratically.
One special feature is the vassal nodes. When a node reaches the third level, it makes the adjacent influence areas into vassal nodes. These nodes grant experience to the parent node and share their influence in diplomacy, war, and economy. More information can be found here: All about the new MMORPG Ashes of Creation – Release, Classes, Gameplay, and Nodes
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We crown the best MMORPGs ever developed – chosen by the MeinMMO community. The Top 20 are accompanied by personal anecdotes and assessments from editors, authors, and guests. Where does the big favorite World of Warcraft stand?
The Top 20 chosen by you will be accompanied by personal anecdotes and assessments from editors, authors, and guests. Moreover, on the last page, you will find out how the list would have looked if those editors, authors, and guests had to throw in their respective Top 5 (with five points for first place, four points for second place, and so on).
Flying just outside the list of the best 20 MMORPGs of all time are the following genre representatives:
Place 21: Eve Online
Place 22: Lost Ark
Place 23: Lineage 2
Place 24: Albion Online
Place 25: Rift
Place 26: ArcheAge
Place 27: Runes of Magic
Place 28: EverQuest
Place 29: Runescape
Place 30: Final Fantasy XI
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Place 20: Age of Conan
Developer: Funcom | Platform: PC | Release Date: May 20, 2008 | Model: Free2Play
MeinMMO editor Karsten knows what drives a world savior: “To fight the enemy, pursue and destroy him, and enjoy the screams of the women!” Oh, wait, we are in the wrong film, or rather medium. But that’s exactly what made Age of Conan so incredibly exciting in 2008.
After all, this rough world named Hyboria left a lasting impression in the Schwarzenegger films. Now being able to walk in a maturely staged MMORPG on the trails of Conan the Cimmerian was such a sexy thought that it could briefly lure me away from Azeroth.
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Age of Conan: Unchained Trailer
However, Funcom didn’t release a game; they released a construction site. With content holes during the leveling phase that were as long as the list of bugs. Moreover, basic systems such as PvP and crafting didn’t work properly.
This was an alpha, for which one had to buy a ticket and take out a subscription. Man, was I disappointed back then. It quickly went back to WoW, which had been able to showcase years of content and polish.
However, the developers kept at it, gradually eliminating the issues, and eventually turned the construction site Age of Conan into a good MMORPG, which I especially liked for its unique combat system, bloody finishers, and atmospheric game world.
The problem: Most players were not willing to give an MMORPG a second chance after a failed first encounter. Even with the switch to Free2Play and the release of the Unchained version, the player numbers remained manageable. A great pity, as the potential for a much larger role within the genre was there.
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The armor value is the most important defensive value in Diablo 4. A player has only now noticed a change in Season 4 and has collected more than twice as much armor as actually needed.
With Season 4, the developers simplified everything and set a cap. This means that once you reach a certain armor value, you are “finished” and do not need to increase it further. The user “N8CCRG” apparently noticed the change too late and has now realized that his armor value is unnecessarily high.
Season 4 completely revamped Diablo 4. Here you can see the changes in the video:
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Diablo 4: Trailer shows the changes for Season 4 ‘Loot Reborn’
“The more, the better” does not apply to the armor value in Diablo 4
What did the player overlook? In Diablo 4, your armor reduces incoming physical damage up to a cap of 85%. Previously, the armor value needed to reach this 85% cap depended on the level of the monsters you were fighting.
Since Season 4, there is a cap for armor: Once you reach 9,230, you are “finished”. Everything beyond that amount of armor no longer helps with damage reduction.
The player apparently didn’t notice the change and saw it by chance in the game. Since the last patch 1.4.1, the armor cap is displayed in the tooltip. Apparently, “N8CCRG” also noted this. He writes on Reddit: “I (new player) just learned that the armor cap is at 9,230. I feel dumb because I raised it to 21,485 for no reason.”
On Reddit, “N8CCRG” presents his armor value and the new tooltip display:
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What does the community say about it? The top comment comes from “-Its-Could-Have-“. He reassures the post creator and notes that the information was only added to the tooltip with the last update. It simply was not available information before.
The user “your_add_here15243” writes in a comment on Reddit: “Don’t feel bad, many new players make this mistake. If you don’t already know: You can apply any aspect from the Codex to any Legendary and overwrite the previous one.”
Other players also note in the comments that they probably need to revise their gear now that they know about the armor cap. Others are asking for tips on how to increase their armor value to reach the 9,230 cap.
Since Season 4, there is a new crafting system in Diablo 4. With “Tempering,” it is possible to imprint two additional affixes onto items – such as “Armor.” You should definitely do the tempering before you take your new items to the Occultist to reroll affixes. Because a mistake can cost you millions of gold – and a perfect item.
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The popular character from Tolkien, Tom Bombadil, will finally make his debut in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Which character is it about? The character Tom Bombadil has been omitted from previous adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, but now he will make his appearance in the second season of the Amazon series Rings of Power. This is well received by fans, as Tom Bombadil is one of the most fascinating characters from Middle-earth.
Tom Bombadil will be played by Rory Kinnear – as revealed by Vanity Fair. He is particularly known for his role as Tanner in the James Bond films with Daniel Craig. He also portrayed Frankenstein’s monster in the series Penny Dreadful.
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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series
Tom Bombadil is ancient and mysterious
Who is Tom Bombadil? He is one of the most enigmatic and oldest figures in Tolkien’s world. Tom was already in Middle-earth before the Elves. He is neither man nor hobbit, dwarf nor elf. In any case, Tom Bombadil is so powerful that the One Ring has no effect on him. His appearance in the first book, The Fellowship, is brief – but unforgettable.
Here you can take a first look (Vanity Fair on X) at him:
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He saves Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin from dangers in the Old Forest and takes them home – in the woods near the village of Buckland. He has a deep connection to nature and the animals. He prefers to stay in his own little realm with his wife Goldberry, where he sings cheerful songs. Is he a Maiar, a nature spirit, or a powerful god? Who he really is remains a mystery.
What role will he play in Rings of Power? Tom Bombadil will have a new role in the series. He will have a second home besides the Old Forest and will go to Rhûn. Rhûn was once a green land, which has now turned into a barren wasteland. He will explore what has happened to this land. It is also hinted that Tom Bombadil might meet the Stranger, who could possibly be Gandalf? By the way, the second season of Rings of Power is supposed to be dirtier and darker than the first
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As part of the State of Play, Sony showcased new gameplay for their upcoming PvP shooter Concord. Players are now complaining primarily about the “ugly” characters and skins.
What game is this about? Concord is a new 5v5 PvP shooter from Sony, set to be released on August 23, 2024, simultaneously on PS5 and PC. Starting from June 6, 2024, you should already be able to pre-order the game.
Similar to Overwatch, you select from a list of various characters, each possessing unique abilities. You then compete against each other in 5v5 battles, playing from a first-person perspective. The first gameplay was shown at the State of Play. If you missed the trailer, we’ve embedded it here for you:
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Sony shows first gameplay of the new PvP shooter Concord
What are the reactions? Even if the gameplay of Concord may not look bad and the game has the potential to be a success, players are currently complaining about the characters and skins that have already been shown.
In a Reddit post, a user described them as the ugliest character designs he has ever seen. In his shared screenshot, a character is seen wearing a massive spacesuit – with the head appearing somewhat small in proportion.
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That some players are indeed dissatisfied with the character designs becomes evident from a glance at the following comments. “Wait, this isn’t a self-created character? This is a design that was inserted and approved by a team?” asks a user in their comment. And the only response to that is: Yes.
Another user wonders who deemed this color palette acceptable and describes it as “piss-yellow, moldy-green and wine-purple” alongside the blue lipstick making it an unacceptable combination for the user.
“It just looks like the XCOM 2 character creator on shuffle”
The character designs are described in comments, but also compared to randomly generated NPCs. Another user writes in their comment: “It just looks like the XCOM 2 character creator on shuffle.” Many users agree with him on that. Among other things, one comment simply states: “We have XCOM 2 at home.”
What the developers truly had in mind with these designs is probably something only they know. Many players suspect that Sony simply wants players to buy better skins later on. One user states: “From the trailers, it seems they want the characters to sell the game with their charm. That won’t happen if everyone looks like a randomly generated NPC.”
