In a new MMORPG, quests are supposed to have real impact – This is how Ashes of Creation wants to revolutionize the genre

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The quests of Ashes of Creation work differently than the quests of other MMORPGs. We at MeinMMO reveal what makes the side quests, commissions, and major story arc content of the online role-playing game by Intrepid Studios so special.

What makes the quests of Ashes of Creation special? In the world of the ambitious online role-playing game by Intrepid Studios, you can encounter different types of missions – so far, so typical. But whether they are story arc challenges, side quests, or commissions, they are interconnected and directly affect the game world.

How the quest system of Ashes of Creation works in detail has been presented by the developers in their monthly video update. You can watch the nearly 37 minutes below. After that, we will summarize the key insights for you and provide an assessment.

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Commissions: Small tasks for every level

What are commissions? These are tasks that you can accept through the so-called “Commission Boards.” These “bulletin boards for quests” appear at nodes once the associated service buildings have been constructed.

Each bulletin board offers a selection of commissions aimed at different character levels and vary in quality (white, green, blue – similar to the quality tiers of equipment). The higher the quality, the greater the rewards.

The selection of commissions rotates after some time. However, the currently active tasks are the same for all players, allowing you to team up with like-minded players to tackle the commissions.

Once you accept a commission, it will appear in your quest journal. The quest tracking keeps you updated on the progress made. The map also marks the target locations. Ashes of Creation offers the genre-typical comfort features for quests.

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Side quests reward anyone nearby

What is the difference between commissions and side quests? While exploring the open world, you may stumble upon NPCs who provide you with side quests. This could be a minotaur waving at you because he has fallen out with the nearby clan. Such tasks can lead to longer quest chains that tell their own stories.

Sometimes, a larger event in the world arises from such a chain of side quests. During the minotaur’s mission, for example, a storm suddenly brews, and a powerful clan leader and his bodyguards appear. Players participating in these events receive a reward, regardless of whether they completed the side quests or not.

The quests of Ashes of Creation sound immersive and dynamic

How are the quests interconnected? Let’s take a look at the commissions again: Each time the tasks rotate on a “bulletin board”, a system in the background checks, among other things:

  • Which story arcs are currently active?
  • Which story arcs have been completed most recently?
  • What is the weather like?
  • What time of day is the server currently in?

These and other factors determine which events, challenges, and side quests are active in different parts of the world. The new selection of commissions then aims to gently guide you into those areas, allowing you to engage with the available events, side quests, and other content.

Additionally: The server community must complete commissions to advance a node’s progress, which then grants all players access to the major story arcs. You need the story arcs to activate certain side quests and other content. Everything is interconnected.

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Ashes of Creation Trailer for the first Alpha

What are story arcs? They are also quests, but they are significantly larger and more complex than side quests and commissions. Story arcs also affect the entire region with their events, changing the landscape of the world, the type of enemies, and more.

In the developer update, MMORPG fans express their enthusiasm. One viewer writes, “Ashes of Creation is slowly but surely looking like a real AAA MMORPG.” Another adds, “It’s great to see how all the puzzle pieces are coming together slowly.”

This is what our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz says about it: I have been closely following the MMORPG genre for almost 20 years and consider Ashes of Creation to be one of the most exciting projects currently in development. While many sandbox MMORPGs almost completely forgo quests, Ashes of Creation takes the opposite approach and offers the potentially most dynamic and immersive quests in the genre. I don’t know of any other online role-playing game where the different quest types are so interwoven and have such a noticeable impact on the game world and content.

When can I play Ashes of Creation? According to studio head Steven Sharif, the team has continued to grow over the past weeks. Nearly 200 employees are said to be currently employed at Intrepid – and the trend is rising. All eyes are on the Alpha-2 testing phase, which is set to take place in the third quarter of 2024. You can find a general overview of the game here: Everything about the new MMORPG Ashes of Creation – Release, Classes, Gameplay, and Nodes

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Helldivers 2: Fans discover massive buff on the PS5 that PC players do not have

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, PlayStation 5 and PC players fight against nasty threats alike, but did you know that the console players among you are getting a significant buff? We will show you what buff is meant and whether PC players can also benefit from it.

What kind of buff is it? Players have spent many hours on the contaminated planet of distant systems and discovered that PS5 and PC players do not have the same advantages in combat as once thought. The Twitch streamer Maplewood was one of the first to notice this because, according to him, console players receive a buff when fighting enemies. The buff causes your weapons to deal much higher damage than those of PC players.

According to him, acid titans can be eliminated on the PS5 with 3 shots from a railgun, while PC players fire their half reserves at the boss and it still happily strolls around. Despite the unfair buff distribution, there is a way for PC players to also obtain this damage buff.

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Helldivers 2 Sorrow Titan Liberation Gameplay Video

Watch out for a console host

How do PC players get the buff? In a clip on Twitch, Maplewood explains again his finding and how players on the PC platform can also benefit from it.

We have embedded the clip here:

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He states that PC players need to ensure that the host of the group is from the PS5. If that’s the case, all group members, whether console or PC, receive the buff of the console players. However, if you join a PC host as a console player, you will not receive the buff in the lobby. The buff is therefore transferred to all players in the lobby depending on the host’s platform.

If you are the only one with a PS5 in your friend group and you’re annoyed by the enemies that just soak up your bullets, offer to host for future missions; your friends will definitely thank you for it.

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Why is there such a buff? This has yet to be clarified. PC players have no advantage over console players in this regard, except maybe for faster typing and calling their tactical gear. It can only be speculated whether the developers wanted to make it easier for console players to start the game with this buff.

If the development team comments on this, we will adjust and update this part of our post.

What do you think about the buff? Have you also felt in some rounds that your enemies just soaked up your bullets? Let us know in the comments!

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Actress accidentally knew the outcome of a popular crime series beforehand, was banned from talking about it

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Olivia Colman played Ellie Miller in the series Broadchurch, who has to solve the murder of a boy together with Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant). However, as she shared in a talk show, she already knew beforehand who was responsible for the act – but she was not allowed to tell anyone.

In the talk show The Graham Norton Show on February 16, 2024, Olivia Colman revealed that she had learned before the start of filming who the perpetrator(s) in the series Broadchurch was/were, but she was not allowed to tell anyone – not even the person themselves.

Here you can see a trailer for Broadchurch:

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German trailer for Broadchurch with David Tennant and Olivia Colman

“That was a Whoops”

The host addressed the actress about the big Broadchurch secret that Olivia Colman, along with the series producers, knew before everyone else.

She explained: “That was a Whoops.” Because she wasn’t actually supposed to know who the guilty person in the story was; it had been a mistake on the part of the producers.

You can listen to the anecdote from the Broadchurch actress yourself here:

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Why did she know who the perpetrator was? The actress went on to say that she came to the first meeting to read the script for the pilot episode and to meet the producers of the series.

When she was asked how she found the script, she replied that she already loved it and immediately asked the big question: “Please, who did it?”

In fact, the actress promptly got the answer: “I cried, and they said, ‘That’s exactly what we want.'”

Olivia Colman can currently also be seen in a darkly humorous historical drama on Netflix. You can read more about it here with our colleagues at Moviepilot: New on Netflix: Disturbing historical drama with Emma Stone, for which the stars had to form a “human pretzel” and other bizarre things

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However, on the way home from the meeting, Olivia Colman received numerous messages from the production team. Because they weren’t supposed to tell the actress who was responsible for the crime.

“Please don’t tell anyone. We think we will do it in a way that none of the actors know, not even the person who did it knows.”

As the actress further explained, it was extremely difficult for her to keep the secret, “I had to stop taking the bus and such things,” she joked, because she would have loved to tell everyone directly.

And in fact, according to Olivia Colman, even the person who was responsible for the crime in Broadchurch still knew nothing about the resolution of the series until the last episode.

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Pokémon GO brings you two raid days with strong legendary attackers

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there are two Raid days in March where you can secure a really strong legendary attacker. We have summarized which monsters these are and what other content awaits you here at MeinMMO.

What event is it? For some time now, Pokémon GO has been hosting so-called Raid days at irregular intervals. During these, a previously selected Raid Boss is the focus and appears more frequently in the corresponding raids for a period of 3 hours. Additionally, there will be one or two bonuses waiting for you.

In March, there will be two of these events, which will also bring back the two Proto-Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon. When you can find which legendary Pokémon, what bonuses await you, and whether the Raid Bosses are worth it, we have summarized below.

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Raid Day with Proto-Kyogre – Times & Bonuses

When is the Raid Day? The Raid Day with Proto-Kyogre will take place on March 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The monster will appear more frequently in the raids during this time and can also be played in remote raids. After a raid, you can catch Kyogre in its normal form.

Pokemon-Go-Kyogre
Kyogre normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What bonuses await you? In addition to the numerous raids with Proto-Kyogre, you can look forward to the following bonuses:

  • up to 5 free Raid Passes when spinning the photo disc at gyms
  • increased Shiny chance when catching Kyogre
  • increased remote raid limit to 20 per day (from March 17, 2024, at 1:00 AM to March 18, 2024, at 4:00 AM)
  • paid event ticket with additional bonuses

What’s included in the event ticket? If the free bonuses are not enough for you, you can also purchase a paid event ticket in the in-game shop. This costs around 5.00 Euros and gives you access to additional bonuses. You can expect the following on March 17, 2024, between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM local time:

  • up to 8 additional Raid Passes when spinning photo discs at gyms
  • increased chance for XL special candies in raids
  • 50% more XP in raids
  • double Stardust in raids
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Raid Day with Proto-Groudon – Times & Bonuses

When is the Raid Day? The Raid Day with Proto-Groudon will take place on March 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Just like Kyogre during the Raid Day the week before, Groudon will also appear more frequently in the raids during the event. After the event, Groudon will be waiting to be caught in its regular form. You can again participate in these raids via remote raid.

Pokemon-Go-Groudon
Groudon normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

What bonuses await you? Proto-Groudon will not only be found in many raids but also has the following bonuses for you:

  • up to 5 free Raid Passes when spinning the photo disc at gyms
  • increased Shiny chance when catching Groudon
  • increased remote raid limit to 20 per day (from March 23, 2024, at 1:00 AM to March 24, 2024, at 4:00 AM)
  • paid event ticket with additional bonuses

What’s included in the event ticket? During the Raid Day with Proto-Groudon, you also have the opportunity to expand your bonuses by purchasing a corresponding event ticket. This also costs around 5.00 Euros in the in-game shop and offers the following additional bonuses on March 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time:

  • up to 8 additional Raid Passes when spinning photo discs at gyms
  • increased chance for XL special candies in raids
  • 50% more XP in raids
  • double Stardust in raids
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Are the Raid Days with Proto-Kyogre & Proto-Groudon worth it?

What kind of Pokémon are these? The two Raid Bosses are the proto-forms of the legendary Water Pokémon Kyogre and the legendary Ground Pokémon Groudon from Generation 3. Both have no pre-evolutions or evolutions but have the ability to temporarily take on the said proto-form.

As with Mega Evolutions of other Pokémon, you also need corresponding Proto Energy for Kyogre and Groudon to trigger the Protomorphosis. You can collect this energy in the Proto Raids during the respective Raid Day and thereby temporarily trigger your own Proto evolution.

How strong are Kyogre and Groudon? Kyogre and Groudon already have enormous attack and defense values without their proto forms, making them some of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Therefore, it is no surprise that they can be seen in both raids and the Master League of the GO Battle League.

In their proto form, they are even stronger, which makes them some of the best attackers of their respective types.

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Are the Raid Days worth it? Yes, because the two Raid Days offer you a good opportunity to secure strong specimens of the two legendary Pokémon and farm corresponding Proto Energy. Due to their strength, they should not be missing from any team. Additionally, the Shiny chance on these days is increased for the respective Raid Boss, so especially Shiny hunters will get their money’s worth.

What do you think of the content of the two Raid Days? Which of the two Pokémon are you particularly aiming for? And will you also buy the event ticket? Feel free to let us know in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

In the coming weeks, there will be a lot going on in Pokémon GO. We’ll show you all events in March and which ones are worth it.

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One of the best role-playing games costs only 18 € on the PS5, comes from the makers of Baldur’s Gate 3

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, you can get one of the best role-playing games in the PlayStation Store at a 70% discount. Especially as a fan of Baldur’s Gate 3, you shouldn’t miss this offer.

Which game is this about? Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a tactical role-playing game from 2018 that you can play solo or with your friends. In co-op mode, you can play the game with up to 3 friends.

Divinity should be especially interesting to you if you love Baldur’s Gate 3. This role-playing game is developed by Larian Studios, which is also responsible for the Game of the Year 2023. However, even fans of this predecessor should definitely enjoy it.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer

What does Divinity: Original Sin 2 cost? At full price, you need to pay €59.99 for Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition in the PlayStation Store. Currently, you can get this role-playing hit for 70% off. So, you only pay €17.99.

The offer is valid until March 14, 2024. So if you want the game, you should act quickly.

The PS4 version of the game is available in the PlayStation Store. You can download it on both your PlayStation 4 and the newer PlayStation 5.

What can you expect in Divinity: Original Sin 2? As a group of Source Mages, you possess particularly powerful abilities, and it is precisely these that will lead to your downfall. Because after the “Divine” is dead, you are blamed for attracting evil beings from another dimension and are thrown into prison.

Only when you escape from captivity does your actual journey begin. Whether you save the population or lead them to doom is entirely up to you.

In this game by Larian Studios, you also have the option to play a pre-made character or create your very own character according to your visions. Together with your fellow players or AI characters, you then explore the game world as a group.

In this world, you will encounter not only tricky puzzles and mysteries but also enough enemies to confront in battle. Similar to Baldur’s Gate 3, everything here revolves around the right strategy, good planning, and the use of your abilities. The battles are turn-based, so you always have one action available per round.

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Especially fans of role-playing games and tabletop games should take a look at Divinity: Original Sin 2. Because this game offers you numerous possibilities for how your gameplay could unfold. Your decisions play an important role along the way, have far-reaching consequences, and can change the entire game world.

So, if you’re looking for a game that challenges you strategically and almost never offers an identical playthrough, Divinity: Original Sin 2 might be just the right thing for you.

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Pokémon GO: Players feared they would need years for Sinnoh research – Now Niantic responds

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO has caused some concerns among players in recent days. Now the developers have reacted and found a solution. We at MeinMMO explain to you what changes you can expect from now on and how the trainers are responding.

What research is it about? On February 24 and 25, 2024, the big global Sinnoh Tour took place in Pokémon GO, bringing you not only lots of monsters and bonuses but also the special research GO Tour 2024: Time will come, space will come.

However, this led to much discussion in the community after the event ended and was now changed by the developers shortly after the start of the new season World Full of Wonders. We have summarized the implications of the changes and what you need to do to resolve them.

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Niantic changes 2 tasks of the Sinnoh research

Why were there problems with the research? The special research for the Sinnoh Tour focused on the content of the event of the same name. Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia and their prime forms were in the spotlight. To resolve them, depending on the selected path, you were supposed to catch the corresponding specimen and trigger the respective adventure effect. You could secure this by catching the prime forms.

However, with the end of the GO Tour, the legendary Pokémon also disappeared from the raids, making it impossible for many players to complete the tasks initially. Since such Pokémon tend to disappear from the game for a longer time and no one knows when they will return, many feared they would not be able to complete these quests for months or even years. But Niantic is now giving these players a sigh of relief, as they have adjusted the research.

All new tasks for GO Tour 2024: Time will come, space will come

What has changed? As first trainers noticed when opening their game, the tasks on boards 2 and 3 for the Sinnoh Tour were adjusted by Niantic. Reddit users LiveNeedleworker8759 and Genshi_D show the new tasks in their posts.

Instead of catching Dialga or Palkia and triggering the respective adventure effect, you now have to complete the following tasks regardless of your chosen path:

  • GO Tour 2024: Time will come, space will come Board 2/4
    • Make 10 power-ups with dragon Pokémon
    • Catch a legendary Pokémon
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    • Evolve 3 Pokémon
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An official statement from the developers regarding the shown changes is still pending at this time (as of March 5, 2024, at 11:15 AM).

What about the other boards and rewards? Boards 1 and 4 and the respective rewards for all quests remain unchanged at this time.

Thank God – Trainers are relieved and grateful

Trainers cheer: Many players on Reddit are relieved and grateful for the change. Some had not expected such a concession and had already resigned themselves to the possibility that the research would be added to other unsolved special tasks in the game. As one can read in the comments on Reddit:

  • PolishMiss86: Thank God, because I knew I wouldn’t have a chance to complete them, so I’m grateful that they changed it. I already have enough unfinished tasks.
  • AdVegetable5896: Oh wow Niantic… This is really great.
  • PM_ME_UR_MUNCHIES: Meltan unfortunately did not work, but I am still glad that I can tackle it sometime in the next few months when I come across a legendary raid.
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There was already a procedure last year: Other players had speculated that Niantic would adjust the tasks. Because in the past, there were similar problems with the completion of the special researches A Cosmic Companion and Legend Hunt, which were also changed by the developers after the event ended.

As Genshi_D writes in his Reddit post: I feel confirmed that I waited for the quest. As with the GO Tour last year, the quest has now changed into something that is feasible at any time.

Are you also relieved that Niantic finally adjusted the tasks? Or had you already written off the research? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

Which legendary Pokémon you can expect in March, we have summarized here for you.

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Despite violence and intrigue: Shogun is, according to the director, less Game of Thrones than you think

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

With Shōgun, a series full of violence and intrigue has appeared. Therefore, it’s not surprising that it is often compared to Game of Thrones. However, according to the director, there are two better comparisons.

What is Shōgun about? The series is set in feudal Japan, during a civil war, and tells the story of John Blackthorne.

He is the captain of a Dutch ship that runs aground in Japan. There he meets Lord Yoshii Toranaga and becomes entangled in a political intrigue.

Due to the historical setting, violence, and intrigue in the story, the comparison between Shōgun and the HBO hit series Game of Thrones has already been drawn frequently before release.

However, Shōgun director Jonathan van Tulleken stated in Today by BBC that there are two better comparisons for the series. (via Deadline)

Here you can see an English trailer for Shōgun:

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Extended trailer for season 1 of Shogun

“It is really a character piece and it is about this intrigue,” Jonathan van Tulleken said in the broadcast.

“This is a dangerous world where violence can come from nowhere, but the real danger lies in the machinations. A conversation can be just as dangerous as anything else. A better comparison [than Game of Thrones] would be Succession or House of Cards.”

Thus, he categorizes the series even more as a political drama and emphasizes the involvement of the Shōgun protagonist in the power games of the players.

The director further spoke about how they wanted to avoid the “Western gaze” on the story and how they went about it:

“This is done hand in hand with the Japanese, because it is a story about two cultures that meet and see each other,” he explained.

Jonathan van Tulleken then added: “We are far beyond [the Western gaze] in terms of the sophistication of the audience and the stories we want to tell. What we really want to tell is a story about political intrigue, captivity, and entanglement.”

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Where can you watch Shōgun? You can stream the series on Disney+ since February 27, 2024. The first two episodes are currently available there.

Every Tuesday, a new episode will be added weekly. The miniseries will contain a total of 10 episodes.

If you are fans of Game of Thrones, you can find a list of similar series here for you.

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Last Epoch removes a popular Steam feature because too many cheaters exploit it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Last Epoch is having an incredibly strong launch on Steam right now. However, this success is attracting people who want to profit from it. To prevent this, Eleventh Hour Games, the creators of the game, have now disabled Family Sharing.

What is this feature?

  • With Family Sharing, you can share your game library with others. This feature is intended for families, so that they do not have to purchase games multiple times.
  • Each user of the library still has their own account but can access other people’s games. This is possible even if you are not playing on the same PC. However, the limitation is that the library can only be used by one person at a time.
  • The problem with the feature is that fraudsters misuse it to engage in real money trading (RMT). This has recently happened in Last Epoch.

This is what the developers say: The community manager EHG_Kain announced on Discord during the night of March 5, 2024, that Family Sharing will be disabled. Kain writes:

The feature enabled significant RMT and botting and took away our ability to ban accounts faster than they could be shared across the network. This resulted in rampant spam, the exploitation of RMT, gold sales, and botting within less than two weeks. Disabling Family Sharing was necessary to combat these RMT services that harm the experience of all players.

HG_Kain on Discord

According to Kain, the fraudsters were not just a few isolated cases that ruined the feature for everyone. The number of legitimate users was completely outnumbered.

When Family Sharing will be re-enabled is still unknown, but it is supposed to happen if possible. The developers are working on compensations and finding a solution, as Kain stated.

This problem is not new: Even New World had to disable Family Sharing for this very reason and only brought it back under certain conditions. Players are still unhappy about it.

Last Epoch attracts tens of thousands of players and is celebrated on Steam. Here you can see the trailer:

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“RMT and cheaters ruin every. Single. Damn. Game.”

Many players on Discord are outraged by the decision. They believe it is outrageous to remove a feature for legitimate players because of a few botters. Especially when this could result in losing real money items, or worse, loot.

On Reddit, however, the decision is met with much more understanding and triggers anger towards the fraudsters. It is stated there that real money traders and cheaters ruin every game.

In general, one cannot understand why anyone would want to buy gold in Last Epoch. Such people are “pathetic,” claims one particularly upset user, earning a lot of support for this view.

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Others can at least understand how such systems come about. RMT is not always driven by malicious intent. There are players for whom time is simply more valuable than money. They would buy gold to have the same experience as players who have more time.

Furthermore, one should not be angry at those who trade game items for real money, but rather at the governments that make this necessary. In some countries, people earn more from gold farming and similar activities in games than in almost any job. This is indeed a rather old problem: In 2017, for example, people were farming gold in Venezuela to avoid starvation.

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In a version of Star Wars, Obi Wan could enjoy a beer – George Lucas had to intervene

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The community loves the beer advertisement that was edited into a Chilean version of Star Wars. However, George Lucas did not like it at all back then.

About 20 years ago, the original Star Wars trilogy was broadcast on Chilean television with a special twist.

Instead of commercial breaks interrupting the films, product marketing was simply edited into the films as if it were part of the story.

For instance, Obi Wan talks to Luke Skywalker about his father, saying he would have wanted his son to have something from him. Then he walks over to a box. But instead of a lightsaber, he pulls out a beer bottle of the brand Cerveza Cristal, which he holds prominently in front of the camera while a jingle plays in the background.

Users on X.com are celebrating the videos in which you can see the advertisements spliced into the films. However, Star Wars creator George Lucas found this very unfunny at the time and took steps against the alterations to his works.

Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars Episode IV:

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Star Wars Episode IV – Trailer for the download version

“This is film gold”

X.com user heyitswindy posted on March 2, 2024, the fun fact about the Chilean advertisement in Star Wars and provided several clips showing both Jedi and Sith casually getting a beer during important conversations.

You can check out the post with two of the clips here:

https://twitter.com/heyitswindy/status/1764052027800211493

What does the community say? Under the post, numerous users express their amusement and celebrate the way the beer advertisement was integrated into the films.

Most find the situations so absurdly funny that they can only laugh at the advertisement. Some also jokingly ask why product placements can’t always be integrated this way into films and series.

Here we have gathered some comments for you:

  • @Aaron_____Davis: “Okay, I love this. Why can’t they do this everywhere else?”
  • @FellingUsed: “I would have gone to the store down the street and bought a six-pack right away!”
  • @chigaemezu: “Lmao, I didn’t know until today that I needed to see a Crystal commercial in Star Wars.”
  • @davidmintecon: “This is film gold.”

For more on Star Wars, you can also check out our colleagues at Moviepilot: The Mandalorian in cinemas and Rey Skywalker’s return: All 11 upcoming Star Wars films and series from 2024

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How did George Lucas react to the beer advertisement? According to Metro, director George Lucas found the changes in his films not funny at all.

He reportedly filed a complaint with the Chilean Council for Self-Regulation and Advertising Ethics in 2004.

In the end, the council ruled in favor of the director, stating that the advertisements could no longer be aired.

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A German YouTuber wants to send packages to North Korea – A little gadget shows him how DHL tricks the system

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

What happens when you send a package to North Korea? A YouTuber tried it out to see if one of three packages could make it to the isolated country.

The German YouTuber MegaLag undertook an interesting experiment. He equipped three packages with an AirTag to find out if his packages could actually reach North Korea. In a second video nearly a year later, he also showed the reaction from DHL.

What did he send? In total, he sent three packages from Frankfurt am Main, each fitted with an Airtag. Airtags are small tracking chips that send a signal via Bluetooth and can then be located. To do this, you need to link the tags to your Apple account. This way, you can find the small devices even when they are on the other side of the world.

None of the three packages make it to North Korea, two are reported missing

Where did the first package end up? His first shipment sat in a DHL warehouse in Frankfurt for a month and did not move further. Almost 4 weeks later, there was some movement, as his package was sent to Beijing, China. It then did not move again and did not return to Germany.

DHL later explained in a statement (via youtube.com) that the package was supposed to be handed over to the local Chinese post for onward transport. However, due to “lack of air freight capacity”, the package was not transported to North Korea. Among other reasons, DHL stated it was simply that too little mail is sent to North Korea.

Where did the second package end up? The second package left Germany and appeared in South Korea a few days later. The second package was then returned to the YouTuber with a note stating that it had been accidentally sent incorrectly. He showed the returned package to the camera in a second video.

Where did the third package end up? The third shipment also made it to South Korea but was then sent back. DHL stated that North Korea would refuse all packages from abroad due to the Corona pandemic.

In the meantime, the third package has also made its way back to the YouTuber. Here, a note is stuck on the package stating that the recipient address is incorrect. And the YouTuber admits: Yes, there’s some truth to it that the person in North Korea probably does not exist. You can watch the entire experiment on YouTube (in English):

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Two packages return, the AirTags last almost 2 years

What insights did the experiment provide? YouTuber MegaLag could not verify if any package actually made it to North Korea. None of his three test packages reached their destination. It is also interesting that only a single package made it somewhat close to North Korea and that two out of three packages were actually sent incorrectly.

Interestingly, the tracking data provided by DHL never truly matched the actual locations. It was only after the release of his video that DHL suddenly updated the status of his package.

Later, DHL responded to the YouTuber’s actions and explained that there were various reasons for the problems: The packages that landed in South Korea were a mistake on DHL’s part, and they apologized for it. The last package landed in Beijing and was correctly handed over to the Chinese post there. However, it failed here due to freight capacities, as insufficient mail is delivered to North Korea.

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Is there also a positive takeaway? Yes, and that is the battery life of the AirTags. The small chips really surprised the YouTuber. The AirTag that DHL sent to Beijing, China, lasted almost 2 years. You can read how useful these AirTags can be directly on our website MeinMMO:

A person loses their suitcase, finds it thanks to a gadget that costs 30 euros on Amazon

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WoW: From tomorrow the legendary axe will presumably be guaranteed – But only if you have been diligent for 15 weeks

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

In the latest raid Amirdrassil, there is a new weapon for two-handed classes that rely on strength in World of Warcraft: Fyr’alath, the Dreambreaker. It is quite rare and reserved for players who are very lucky or raid regularly. However, that could change starting March 6.

What kind of axe is this?

Why is it guaranteed for me? Along with Fyr’alath, a “Bad Luck Protection” was introduced into the game. This is a system intended to prevent you from never receiving a coveted item, no matter how hard you try.

The feature ensures that your chance of getting Fyr’alath increases each week if the axe does not drop. However, the game does not reveal exactly how much this chance grows each time.

Wowhead’s data miners claim to have found data related to this “Bad Luck Protection” with specific values. According to them, you would be guaranteed to get Fyr’alath if you:

  • kill Fyrakk 7 times on mythic
  • or 15 times in heroic mode

Since you can only defeat the boss once a week, you will need 15 weeks in heroic mode for a guaranteed drop. The 100% mark would thus be reached on Wednesday, March 6. From then on, if the numbers hold true, you should be guaranteed to get Fyr’alath if you have killed Fyrakk on heroic every week.

More about the current patch 10.2.5:

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WoW: Patch 10.2.5 – Release trailer for the Seed of Renewal

Just looting the axe is not enough, you’ll need gold and help afterward

However, you do not have to kill the final boss in heroic mode to obtain the axe. Fyr’alath also drops on normal difficulty and in LFR, although with significantly lower odds.

As soon as you have looted the axe, you need to make sure to upgrade it to legendary status and, most importantly, to make it equippable. Otherwise, the power of the weapon will simply overwhelm you.

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To wield Fyr’alath, you need to invest about 1 million gold and complete several steps. You will need materials from the open world, from skinning/leatherworking, inscription, and alchemy. Depending on how well you get along with your guild or other players, you might save more or less here.

Keep in mind that the numbers are based on data mining and assumptions. Whether Fyr’alath is really guaranteed starting tomorrow, we cannot say for sure. And even if the numbers are not accurate or you have not been diligent enough over the last 15 weeks, farming is still worth it. Because the Legendary now drops up to 12 times per raid.

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Who wants to change classes in Last Epoch must invest a lot of time – developers want to improve

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Last Epoch there are five different classes, each with three subclasses. It is therefore not unusual for players to want to try out new builds or classes. However, the process seems to frustrate many of them, and the developers are responding to this criticism.

You can choose from five different classes in Last Epoch and decide on one of three mastery classes when leveling up. With the full release, two masteries were added: Falconer and Warlock.

If you decide to play a new character, you will have to go through the campaign once more if you want to unlock all passive points and the idol slots. If you want to unlock the “empowered timelines,” which start at level 100, you must also complete (almost) all timelines once again.

On Reddit, the user “TurtleProbiotic” criticized this system on March 3rd. He can’t imagine playing every cycle in Last Epoch if he has to go through everything again every time, as playing different builds is the most fun. The developers responded to this.

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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer

The developers have future plans for new characters

How are the developers responding? In a comment under the post on Reddit, “moxjet200”, a member of the developer team “Eleventh Hour Games”, replied with understanding. Specifically, he writes: “We have plans to make access to empowered monoliths for alternative characters significantly faster. We hear you and we agree with you.”

In another post, the user “TheseCrackedOldBones” also noted on February 29th that unlocking the empowered timelines isn’t fun anymore the second time around. There, “moxjet200” also responded, writing: “We agree that this should be improved and have future plans for second runs/alternative characters.”

The second run of the timelines feels like filler

What is the problem with the timelines? The “Monolith of Fate” is the starting point for part of the endgame in Last Epoch with its timelines. Following the “normal” timelines is the empowered version with a higher difficulty, better rewards, and a scalable challenge (Source: maxroll.gg).

There you also obtain the larger versions of the blessings, which provide permanent bonuses for your character.

Empowered timelines provide a challenge for players regardless of their build or level. The “normal” timelines, on the other hand, have a fixed (starting) level from level 58 and are therefore not always automatically at the player level.

For “TheseCrackedOldBones”, it feels bad to “go through the non-empowered monoliths on subsequent characters, because you know how big the difference is.” It is time-consuming and feels like filler.

If you’ve built your character well, non-empowered timelines feel like a joke […]. I see that a tutorial-like monolith experience would benefit new players […].

Ultimately, however, I believe that timelines should be unlocked account-wide within the cycle. Empowered monoliths should also be available account-wide within the cycle once they are unlocked.

Once a player has “earned” the unlock, I consider it fair for them to decide how they want to utilize it on subsequent characters.

„TheseCrackedOldBones“, Reddit
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The developers of Last Epoch are in regular contact with the community and are grateful for feedback. When they will adjust something regarding this issue and what the plans for alternative characters look like remains to be seen.

Recently, the team revealed what they have planned for the next update of the action RPG: Last Epoch aims to become the best game in the genre – Explains how it will proceed with a major update

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Mel Brooks told how he risked his life with his role in Spaceballs

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Mel Brooks, the director of Spaceballs, also played the role of Yogurt in the sci-fi comedy. However, as he revealed in an interview, it was not without its dangers.

Mel Brooks is not only a director but also an actor in the sci-fi comedy Spaceballs. As the Yoda parody Yogurt, he taught Lone Starr about the power of the Schwartz (not the Force).

While Yoda is completely green, Mel Brooks was painted with golden body paint. However, this turned out to be quite harmful, as the director and actor revealed in a December 2012 interview with avclub.com.

Here you can see a trailer for Spaceballs:

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English trailer for the Star Wars parody Spaceballs by Mel Brooks

“Aside from a life-threatening rash, everything was fine”

The interviewer asked Mel Brooks if he had any specific memories that stood out while he was directing Spaceballs painted in gold.

He dryly replied, “Aside from a life-threatening rash, everything was fine.” He further explained that during the shooting, his eyes had started to tear up due to the smell of the paint.

However, the director wanted to push through and took Benadryl (a medication for allergy symptoms) to suppress his body’s allergic reactions to the paint. However, he himself acknowledged, “It was really terrible; it was dangerous.”

Then the interviewer asked if they couldn’t use non-toxic paint for the role.

“They said it was non-toxic – they assured me of that. And it was toxic,” explained Mel Brooks. But then he laughed and concluded the anecdote: “I should attribute it to show business, but I almost died.”

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The director even took on two roles in his Star Wars parody. He not only played Yogurt but also the parody of Emperor Palpatine: President Skroob, the incompetent leader of the planet Spaceball.

What also feels like a parody in the style of Spaceballs, but was unironically edited into the Star Wars films, are the commercial clips for a beer brand. These are currently being celebrated on Twitter:

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Diablo 4: Patch 1.3.3 nerfs the Seneschal, buffs all classes – Patch Notes in English

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 10 minutes

After the Campfire Chat about the midseason update, the developers of Diablo 4 are now releasing the patch notes for patch 1.3.3, which comes on March 5. You can find the full patch notes here on MeinMMO.

Highlights at a glance:

A feature coming with patch 1.3.3 in Diablo 4, is the leaderboard. Here you can face a new challenge every week: a fixed dungeon, the “Gauntlet,” where you fight for the most powerful loot and a spot on the leaderboard.

This is mainly about strategy and speed. The key in the Gauntlet is how many monsters you kill and how many chests you can open within the 8-minute time limit. The feature starts on March 5.

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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3

Patch 1.3.3 buffs all classes but nerfs the seneschal

What does this mean for the classes? With patch 1.3.3, all classes in Diablo 4 will be buffed. This affects class skills, but also the minions of the necromancer and the companions of the druids.

This could make minion builds more interesting for some players. Despite the excitement, many players hope for further buffs for the minions, so that the Summoner-Necro feels useful.

What does this mean for the seneschal? The seneschal companion had a rough start in Season 3 of Diablo 4. Thanks to the buffs, however, many players found him quite useful. An expert showed how he can deal billions of damage with his seneschal.

With the patch, the seneschal companion, which is the main feature in Season 3, will be nerfed. The developers stated the following in the blog post:

We want the seneschal to feel strong, but some skills are simply too strong. Additionally, some unintended interactions will be addressed.

What else does the patch bring? Furthermore, the cost to craft Uber Uniques will be reduced from 5 “exquisite sparks” to 4 sparks. Players had their doubts about the new system, as they first need to find Uber Uniques for crafting to then break them down for the sparks.

In addition to the highlights, there will be several bug fixes, balance adjustments, and tweaks to player profiles. The playtime of the current character will approximately be displayed at the bottom of the profile.

Patch 1.3.3 – Complete Patch Notes

In the patch notes, the developers refer to the vampiric powers returning from the “Season of Blood.” They will have certain changes, “adjusting their power level to the season of constructs.” They are available at all world tiers, on eternal and seasonal realms.

How to specifically acquire the vampiric powers, you can find out here:

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Balance Updates

Unique Items

  • Ring of the Starless Skies
    • Now shows a buff effect when active.
  • Leggings of Regret
    • Damage against chilled enemies increased from 7-10% to 12-15%.
  • Bracers of the Morning Sky
    • Max resistance increased from 6-10% to 8-12%.
  • Embrace of the Mother
    • Resource refund increased from 20-40% to 30-50%.

Legendary Aspects

  • Aspect of Inner Calm
    • Maximum damage increased from 30% to 40%.
  • Aspect of Vengeance
    • Stun chance increased from 8% to 10%.
    • Damage against stunned enemies increased from 10-20% to 15-25%.
  • Free from the Chains of Fate
    • Amount of healed life needed for resource gain decreased from 25% to 20%.
Updates for the Barbarian

Skills:

  • Strike
    • Damage increased by 10%.
    • Rage gain increased from 13 to 15.
  • Butchery
    • Additional rage increased from 3 to 5.
    • Additional rage with two-handed weapons increased from 4 to 10.
  • Frenzy
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Mangle
    • Damage increased by 10%.
    • Rage gain increased from 13 to 15.
  • Enhanced Mangle
    • Duration of vulnerability increased from 2 to 3 seconds.
  • Strategic Stomp
    • Ultimate cooldown reduction increased from 1 to 2 seconds.
  • Strategic Iron Skin
    • Fortification value increased from 15% to 20%.
  • Supreme Invocation of Ancestors
    • Bonus damage increased from 10% to 20%.

Passive Skills:

  • Endless Vigor
    • Rage gain increased from 7/14/21% to 10/20/30%.

Paragon:

  • Glyph: Executor
    • Previously: While wielding a polearm, you dealt an additional 10% damage to healthy or injured enemies.
    • New: While wielding a polearm, you deal an increased 10% damage.

Legendary Aspects:

  • Aspect of the Iron Warrior
    • Damage reduction applies to both the servants and the player.
  • Aspect of the Bloodbath
    • The damage echoed by Blood Surge has been changed from 60-50% less damage to 10-30% less damage.

Unique Items:

  • Ghor’s Devastating Grips
    • The rank of Whirlwind has been increased from 2-3 to 3-4.
    • Damage increased from 16-26% to 25-35%.
Updates for the Druid

Skills:

  • Earth Spike
    • Spirit gain increased from 13 to 16.
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Improved Earth Spike
    • Stun chance increased from 10% to 15%.
  • Grim Earth Spike
    • Fortification value increased from 8% to 12% of max life.
  • Wind Shear
    • Spirit gain increased from 14 to 16.
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Wild Wind Shear
    • Additional spirit per hit increased from 3 to 4.
  • Claw
    • Spirit gain increased from 12 to 15.
    • Damage increased by 15%.
  • Grim Claw
    • Damage increased by 30%.
  • Pounce
    • Spirit gain increased from 17 to 20.
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Enhanced Pounce
    • Fortification value increased from 3% to 5% of max life.
  • Wild Pounce
    • Duration of the knockdown increased from 1.5 to 2 seconds.
  • Wolves
    • Passive damage increased by 30%.
    • Active damage increased by 45%.
  • Poison Vines
    • Passive damage increased by 30%.
    • Active damage increased by 40%.
  • Crows
    • Passive damage increased by 30%.
    • Active damage increased by 20%.

Passive Skills:

  • Quick Transformation
    • Damage bonus increased from 5/10/15% to 7/14/21%.
  • Bestial Rage
    • Damage bonus in Werebear form increased from 30% to 50%.
  • Bear Power
    • Bonuses for damage and overpower damage increased from 25% to 30%.
  • Perfect Storm
    • Damage bonus increased from 15% to 20%.

Legendary Aspects:

  • Seismic Shift
    • Previously: Earth Spike generates spikes in a line and has a cooldown of 2-1 seconds.
    • New: Earth Spike deals 35-50% bonus damage, generates spikes in a line, and has a cooldown of 2-1 seconds.

Unique Items:

  • Storm Companion
    • The rank of Wolves increased from 2-3 to 3-4.
    • Damage of Storm Howl increased by 180%.
Updates for the Necromancer

Book of the Dead:

  • Skeleton Warriors
    • Damage increased by 30%.
    • Life increased by 10%.
  • Skeleton Reapers
    • Damage increased by 20%.
    • Life increased by 10%.
  • Skeleton Frost Mages
    • Damage increased by 20%.
    • Life increased by 10%.
  • Skeleton Shadow Mages
    • Damage increased by 20%.
    • Life increased by 10%.
  • Skeleton Sacrificial Mages
    • Damage increased by 20%.
    • Life increased by 10%.
  • Golem
    • Damage of basic attacks increased by 30%.
    • Life increased by 20%.

Skills:

  • Blood Surge
    • The damage bonus per bled enemy decreased from x10% to x5%.
    • Nova damage increased by 40%.

Developer’s Comment: These changes aim to lower the cost of Blood Surge against fewer enemies and increase the overall power of the skill itself in scenarios where it hits multiple enemies.

  • Supernatural Blood Surge
    • The damage bonus increased from [x]20% to [x]30%.
  • Reaper
    • Damage dealt increased by 6.5%.
    • Reflective damage increased by 20%.
  • Improved Reaper
    • Damage increased from 40% to 75% of the initial damage of the Reaper.
  • Paranormal Reaper
    • Duration of vulnerability increased from 2 to 3 seconds.
  • Pest
    • Impact damage increased by 33.3%.
    • Damage over time increased by 10.5%.
  • Paranormal Pest
    • Duration of the induced immobilization increased from 1.5 to 2.5 seconds.
  • Supernatural Pest
    • The damage bonus increased from [x]15% to [x]20%.
  • Corpse Explosion
    • Damage increased by 21.5%.
  • Contaminated Corpse Explosion
    • The damage bonus increased from 8% to 10%.
  • Improved Bone Prison
    • Previously: Enemies in a Bone Prison are vulnerable.
    • New: Enemies in a Bone Prison become vulnerable for 8 seconds when cast.
  • Blood Wave
    • Damage increased by 25%.

Passive Skills:

  • Approach of Death (previously Deathly Range)
    • Previously: You deal 4% more damage to distant enemies.
    • New: You gain 4/8/12% movement speed.
  • Spiked Armor
    • Previously: You gain 0.1/0.2/0.3 thorns.
    • New: You gain 0.1/0.2/0.3 thorns and 5/10/15% additional armor.
  • Embrace of Death
    • Damage reduction from nearby enemies increased from 3/6/9% to 4/8/12%.
  • Possessed Commander
    • Damage bonus increased from x10/20/30% to 15/30/45%.
  • Stunning Darkness
    • Previously: Lucky hits: Darkness skills have a chance of up to 15% to stun enemies for 1 second.
    • New: Lucky hits: Darkness skills have a chance of up to 15% to stun enemies for 1/2/3 seconds and deal 0.2 shadow damage.

Paragon:

  • Legendary Node: Cult Leader
    • Bonus damage from servants per 20% attack speed increased from 10% to 15%.
  • Glyph: Physical
    • Previous extra bonus: You and your servants deal 10% more physical damage.
    • New: You and your servants deal 10% more physical damage and you gain 1% movement speed for each active servant.

Legendary Aspects:

  • Aspect of Hardened Bones
    • The damage reduction applies to both the servants and the player.
  • Aspect of the Bloodbath
    • The damage echoed by Blood Surge has been changed from 60-50% less damage to 10-30% less damage.

Updates for the Sorceress

Skills:

  • Flame Death
    • Damage increased by 40%.
  • Improved Flame Death
    • Burn radius damage increased from 25% to 50%.
  • Destructive Flame Death
    • Value for enemy damage reduction increased from 25% to 30%.
  • Great Flame Death
    • Duration of immobilization increased from 1 to 1.5 seconds.
  • Hydra
    • Damage increased by 15%.
  • Ball Lightning
    • Damage increased by 10%.

Passive Skills:

  • Frosty Veil
    • Duration of barrier increased from 5% to 8%.
  • Shock Frost
    • Lucky hit chance increased from 3% to 5%.
  • Soul Fire
    • Previously: When you stand still for 1.5 seconds, your Pyromancy skills cost 5/10/15% less mana.
    • New: Your Pyromancy skills cost 4% less mana and deal 2% more damage. These bonuses double when you remain still for 2 seconds.
  • Earthquake
    • Damage increased from 40% to 45%.
  • Shocking Effect
    • Damage increased by 33%.

Paragon:

  • Glyph: Frostbite
    • Damage reduction increased from 13% to 15%.
  • Glyph: Invocation
    • Damage reduction stacks increased from 12% to 15%.
  • Glyph: Stalagmite
    • Critical hit chance increased from 10% to 20%.
  • Glyph: Enchanter
    • The damage per 5 acquired intelligence points in range increased from +1.3% to +2% and caps at +10%.
  • Glyph: Summoner
    • The damage per 5 acquired intelligence points in range increased from +2.6% to +3% and caps at +15%.
  • Glyph: Unleashed
    • Damage and mana regeneration increased from 6.7% to 7%.

Legendary Aspects:

  • Of Scorching Protection
    • Mana costs reduced from 100-200 to 75-125.
  • Of Overwhelming Current
    • Chance increased from 10-20% to 15-30%.

Updates for the Hunter

Skills:

  • Heartseeker
    • Attack speed increased by 20%.
    • Developer’s Comment: The interrupt frames for strength have been reduced from 20 to 16.
  • Powerful Arrow
    • Attack speed increased by 20%.
    • Developer’s Comment: The interrupt frames for strength have been reduced from 20 to 16.
  • Blade Storm
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Skilled Blade Storm
    • Previously: When Blade Storm hits a vulnerable enemy, all enemies hit by this cast become vulnerable for 3 seconds.
    • New: Blade Storm deals x20% increased damage against vulnerable enemies. When Blade Storm hits a vulnerable enemy, all enemies hit by this cast become vulnerable for 3 seconds.
  • Evolved Blade Storm
    • Previously: When you dash through an enemy, your next Blade Storm will stun enemies for 2.5 seconds.
    • New: When you dash through an enemy, your next Blade Storm deals x30% increased damage and stuns enemies for 2.5 seconds.
  • Rapid Fire
    • Damage increased by 10%.
  • Rain of Arrows
    • Damage increased by 10%.

Passive Skills:

  • Precision
    • The stacks required for bonuses were reduced from 6 to 4.

Paragon:

  • Glyph: Infusion
    • Cooldown reduction increased from 0.5 seconds to 1 second.

Legendary Aspects:

  • Of Surrounding Blades
    • Damage bonus increased from 8-15% to 15-22%.
  • Of Diverging Salvos
    • Previously: The arrows from Barrage had a 15-25% chance to split into two arrows each time they bounced.
    • New: The damage dealt by the bouncing arrows from Barrage has increased from 40% to 60-80%. Additionally, the bouncing arrows from Barrage now have a 40-60% chance to split into 2 arrows each time they bounce.
  • Shadow Reaver
    • Damage increased from 80-100% base damage to 200-300%.

Unique Items:

  • Adlerhorn
    • Damage bonus increased from 20-40% to 40-60%.
  • Eyes in the Dark
    • Bonus damage from Death Trap increased from 30-50% to 50-70%.
  • Windling Band of Deceit
    • Cooldown for summoning a Shadow Decoy trap reduced from 12 to 10 seconds.
    • Damage of Shadow Decoy trap increased by 20%.

Updates for the Seneschal

  • Poison Support
    • Poison Support no longer reapplies damage bonuses from the construct when it spreads. This adjusts its functionality to match that of other damage-over-time tuning stones.
  • Bleeding Support
    • Bonus bleed damage reduced from 20% to 10%.
  • Burning Support
    • Bonus critical hit damage reduced from 20% to 10%.
    • Bonus to critical hit damage per skill rank reduced from 2% to 1%.
  • Whirlwind
    • Storm Ranger no longer receives bonus damage or bonus duration when the skill is reapplied or spreads.

Updates to Player Profiles

  • The equipped skills of players are now displayed in their profiles.
  • Equipped emblems are now displayed in the header of player profiles.
  • The applied cosmetic name and where it was earned will be displayed in the tooltips of items that have been transmogrified.
  • Under “Edit Profile,” players can select seals they earned during the current week to display them on their profile and profile card.
  • The playtime of the current character will be displayed at the bottom of the profile.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay and Interface
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the seneschal to gain double the benefits from skills that grant allies bonuses, such as War Cry for Barbarians or Blood Howl for Druids.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused attacks switching from melee to crossbow to double the bonuses from the passive Hunter skills for Precision and Weapon Mastery.
  • A bug has been fixed that prevented interaction with some quest objects, such as Lyndon’s Supplies in the quest Discretionary Expenditures, when sitting on a mount.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the camera not to reset when players died during the encounter with the Echo of Lilith while the camera was zoomed out.
  • A bug has been fixed that prevented the aspect of the Moloch from applying armor when players were mounted.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the guaranteed overwheming by the Druid skill Enhanced Pulverize not to activate immediately upon reaching 12 stacks.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the chance for Skeleton Reapers of Necromancers to create a corpse to be based on lucky hits instead of a percentage.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused Bone Shards cast from the aspect of the Shard Geist not to receive the corresponding vulnerability effect.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused thorns when applying lucky hits to be inconsistent. (Thorns could for example trigger Abominable Aging but not Shredded Flesh).
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the legendary Paragon node “Cult Leader” to not grant bonus damage correctly based on servant attack speed.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the rotting aspect not to summon additional corpses.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the legendary Sorceress Paragon effects Ice Cold Fate and Elementalist to not function correctly with the aspect of the elements.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the passive skill Fiery Wave to not grant as much mana regeneration as it should.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the bonus damage from Improved Crows’ Feet to be applied more often than planned when stacking Crows’ Feet on a single enemy multiple times.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused Improved Crows’ Feet to deal less damage against bosses than expected.
  • Multiple bug fixes to legendary aspects that caused players to always receive the effect of the first equipped aspect when wearing double aspects, ignoring the rule of applying only the strongest equipped aspect.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the effect of Vyr’s Mastery to remain active when you forgot it while wearing the aspect of the Mage Lord.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused a power that granted a bonus value based on another value to not adjust again after the temporary bonus expired.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the profile editing to also trigger adding a friend.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the damage threshold in the description of Improved Crows’ Feet to be missing.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused Heldam, the quest-giver NPC for Guardians of the Pit, to disappear while the Hell Tide was active in that area.
  • Various improvements to performance, user interface, aesthetics, and stability.
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What do you think of the patch? Are you satisfied with the planned changes to the classes? Feel free to leave us a comment.

What impact the changes will have for builds remains to be seen. It is especially exciting to see if more players will play a minion build of the necromancer, or try out other classes and builds.

Recently, we asked you which class you believe is the strongest for a solo run in Diablo 4. You can see the evaluation here: Diablo 4: The best solo classes in the ranking – You voted

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Diablo 4: Leaderboards start today – Here is what you need to know

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The leaderboards for Diablo 4 have now been officially introduced. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.

What exactly are leaderboards?

  • Leaderboards, which Diablo veterans probably still know as ladders, are the leaderboards of Diablo 4. Here you can find the best players of each class visible to everyone.
  • The feature is closely associated with the new “Gauntlet”, a dungeon that changes every week. Here you can climb the leaderboard and even snag rewards.
  • Until now, there were only unofficial leaderboards, such as for Zirs’ slaughterhouse, and we only knew that leaderboards were expected to come during season 3.

When will the leaderboards be released? According to the official website, the trials and thus the leaderboards will start on March 5, 2024.

A specific time and patch notes are not available yet, but they are likely to follow in the coming days. We assume 7 PM German time, which has always been around the time that patches go live.

The leaderboards will appear with patch 1.3.3, for which we have already provided the patch notes.

You can find all new content from season 3 and gameplay from the season in the trailer:

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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3

Leaderboards for each class solo, duos, trios, and squads

How do leaderboards work? To appear on the leaderboards, you need to complete the “Gauntlet”. The dungeon changes every week but is identical for the week in terms of monsters, spawns, and affixes. Everyone has the same dungeon.

You can enter the trial dungeon as soon as you have unlocked world level 4. The enemies in the trial are all over level 100, so it is beneficial if you are at a higher level yourself. The entrance is located in the harbor of Gea Kul, there in the southwest. Blow the horn to gain access.

In the trial, you earn evidence of power for killing monsters and opening chests. The more of this evidence you can gather within 8 minutes, the higher your points will be in the end. A death costs you a third of the points – hardcore deaths are permanent.

The leaderboards themselves are divided into different categories:

  • Each class has its own leaderboard, where it competes only against players of other classes. These apply only to solo players.
  • Groups of 2, 3, and 4 players each have their own leaderboards.
  • Softcore and Hardcore each have their own leaderboards.
  • Challenges end every Tuesday at 5:00 PM German time, the next challenge starts at 7:15 PM.

This means that class balance is largely irrelevant, as you only compete against other players of the same class or in teams. However, since the dungeon changes weekly, it is likely that a different build will be at the top each week. You can find the best builds in our tier list for Diablo 4 season 3.

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Rewards for leaderboards: Loot, cosmetics, and honor

What rewards do I get? Mainly, it’s about showing off your skill on the leaderboards. Accordingly, there are cosmetic rewards. If you are among the top 100 players on a list, you will receive a mount trophy. The top 10 players will even be permanently immortalized with their character in the Hall of Ancients.

Is there also loot? Yes, you will receive loot both after each dungeon run and after each challenge week. Loot is only available after completing the dungeon, not in between, just like with the Greater Rifts from Diablo 3, and depends on the seal you earn.

Seals indicate how well your run was and how many points you were able to gather. In ascending order, you have:

  • the seal of the bloody
  • the seal of the steadfast
  • the seal of the iron will
  • and the seal of the worthy

The weekly reward chest grants you a guaranteed legacy legendary. If you reach the highest rank, this is even guaranteed to be at level 925. The reward scales with the obtained seal.

Keep in mind that the seneschall from season 3 will likely also be important in the leaderboards. The pet that everyone has since this season can become really powerful if you use it correctly. We show you the best combinations for lead and tuning stones for the seneschall in our list.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Pamo and XP bonus

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you can expect a spotlight hour with Pamo today, March 5, 2024. We from MeinMMO show you all the information about the times, the Shiny and the bonuses of the event in this guide.

What is a spotlight hour? Every Tuesday, a so-called spotlight hour takes place in Pokémon GO. This highlights a previously specified Pokémon for 60 minutes, which can be found everywhere in the wild. The event is accompanied by a special bonus.

Today you can encounter the Electric Pokémon Pamo from the 9th generation of games. It can evolve into Pamomamo through Pamamo. We have summarized what bonus the first spotlight hour in the season World full of Wonders is accompanied by and whether the event is worth it.

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Spotlight Hour on March 5 – Start, Shiny & Bonuses

When does the event start? The spotlight hour takes place today, March 5, 2024, as usual from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You have exactly one hour to take advantage of all the bonuses of the event.

What bonuses are active? Primarily, you can encounter Pamo at every corner during the short event. If you want to find even more specimens, you can also use incense. This will attract additional Pamo for 60 minutes. Furthermore, during this time you will receive double XP when evolving your Pokémon.

Can you catch Shiny Pamo? No, the Shiny variant of the small Electric Pokémon is unfortunately not active in the game yet.

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Is the spotlight hour worth it? If you are looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League, you are at the wrong place with Pamo. Both the Electric Pokémon itself and its two evolutions are not particularly strong and are not used in battles.

Since the Pokémon is also not yet available as Shiny, Shiny hunters will not find it worthwhile either. However, those who have a collection of monsters they want to evolve should take the opportunity today to obtain additional XP.

Will you be participating in the spotlight hour today? Or would you rather hope for one of the upcoming events of this kind? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

Which Pokémon and bonuses the other spotlight hours in March hold, we have summarized here for you.

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Dune 2 surpasses the book with the film with a single change

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 4 minutes

In Dune 2 there is a change among the Fremen that gives the film a brilliant perspective that the book lacks. At least that’s what Leya, the editor-in-chief of MeinMMO, believes.

Warning: The following text contains spoilers for the story of Dune 2. If you haven’t seen the film yet, feel free to check out my spoiler-free review.

To adapt a science fiction epic like Dune into film, some adjustments are necessary to make the story work within the limited time and on the screen. Thus, there are also some changes in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation compared to Frank Herbert’s original.

The adaptations are of course eagerly debated by book lovers. I would like to highlight a change that I particularly liked:

The opinions of the Fremen about Paul Atreides and the prophecy of the Prophet (Lisan al Gaib) differ.

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Fremen have a long history

The Fremen are the native inhabitants of Arrakis.

They are dismissed by the rest of the Empire as primitive barbarians. They descend from a religious refugee group, the wandering Zensunni slaves. These had already come thousands of years before the events surrounding Paul Atreides on the desert planet.

Arrakis is the most valuable planet in the universe, as spice can only be harvested here. The planet and the Fremen are exploited by spice mining.

A prophecy states that one day the Prophet, the Lisan al Gaib, will come to free the Fremen and Arrakis. Now we know that this prophet is seen in Paul.

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Dune 2 is the new The Empire Strikes Back!

Division among the Fremen adds more depth to the story

In the book, the Fremen are largely described as a homogeneous group, all believing in this prophecy. They live all over the desert planet in so-called sietches, cave-like living units beneath the surface of the earth.

Denis Villeneuve chose to divide the Fremen into two groups:

  • The Fremen in the north, who are directly threatened by colonization by the Empire
  • The Fremen in the south, where the weather is so extreme that no one dares to go there. Until Feyd-Rautha takes control of spice mining. Millions of Fremen live in the south.

Due to the extreme heat in the southern part of the desert planet, the Fremen spend most of their time underground in sietches. The story of Lisan al Gaib, who leads the Fremen to freedom, is deeply rooted in their culture there.

In the north, however, the culture is different. Especially the younger Fremen are extremely skeptical of Paul Atreides here and sometimes even mock the southern belief in the Prophet.

This change is brilliant!

For one, it seems much more realistic to me that on such a large planet with so many inhabitants, there would also be different cultures. Furthermore, it adds much more depth to the entire discussion about a false prophet, holy wars, and charismatic leaders.

Paul also has to work much harder to convince the Fremen to join him in his quest for revenge. This gives more insight into his thought process on how he can enlist the Fremen for his purposes while not shying away from manipulation.

This helps to better represent the core of the story even in a shortened version.

Chani and Stilgar as symbolic figures of the factions

Most fan discussions I found were about Chani and Stilgar. Because their character traits were adapted for the film:

  • The once stoic Stilgar provides most of the laughs in Dune 2 with his stubborn belief that interprets every action of Paul as part of the prophecy
  • Chani’s attitude towards Paul is changed so that she becomes the biggest critic of the prophecy and Paul’s appearance as the savior of the Fremen
Stilgar believes in the prophecy of the savior
Chani believes her people must free themselves

I have now seen Dune 2 twice in theaters, and nowhere was the reaction as strong as to Stilgar’s unwavering belief in Paul Atreides as the great savior of the Fremen.

Even when Paul himself says that he is not the great Lisan al Gaib, Stilgar is convinced that such humility could only be shown by the Prophet. This is reminiscent of Monty Python’s Life of Brian. It’s narratively so skillfully done, because later the laughter pretty much gets stuck in your throat when millions of Fremen want to follow their savior Paul “into total war.”

Moreover, this is currently generating numerous memes around Stilgar, over which I have been laughing for days:

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Chani’s role is, as I see it, the most debated among book lovers, as it completely changes her story arc.

Chani takes on the role of the skeptic. Again and again, she tries to convince the other Fremen that they must free themselves. Waiting for a prophet and the stories surrounding him would only serve to control her people. The Fremen must actively take action and free themselves.

In the books, Chani is also a standalone character and has her conflicts with Lady Jessica and Princess Irulan, but all her actions are driven by her love for Paul.

That Chani turns away from Paul at the end of Dune 2 and goes into the desert alone is a huge change from the original. I am very curious to see how Denis Villeneuve will handle that in a third part. This makes her much more of a main character with her own agenda.

Here, too, the story gains more depth, as Paul must somehow win Chani back for himself. Chani’s reaction to Paul’s marriage plans with Princess Irulan also seems more realistic to me.

All in all, I am a big fan of these changes to the Fremen. It makes the story feel more rounded for me and brings out the core better.

What is your opinion? I am interested in both the views of book lovers about the Fremen and those of people who have only seen the films.

If you want more background on Dune, I recommend the article by my colleague Matthias Hopf from Moviepilot: All the information you need before Dune 2 to understand the biggest sci-fi movie of the year

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Steam: One of the best co-op games tests a PvP mode years after the release – Here’s how you can participate

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Five years after the release of Warhammer Vermintide 2 on Steam, the developers are looking for new game testers. This is about a new PvP mode that is supposed to come to the game.

What do we know about the PvP mode? Warhammer Vermintide 2 will soon allow the public to test the new Versus mode. The game mode is supposed to be a PvPvE mode, where two teams of four players each compete against each other. One team is supposed to play the Skaven, while the other plays the heroes of Ubersreik. After one round, the sides are supposed to switch.

The heroes try to play a nearly regular game in Adventure mode, while the Skaven try to stop the heroes from achieving their objectives and also receive support from AI opponents.

According to the Warhammer Vermintide 2 website, the mode originated during the so-called “Hack Weeks.” These are weeks where developers can dedicate themselves to their creative ideas instead of working on the main project. The mode was so well received that it was further developed, tested, and is now being released to the public.

Here you can watch the trailer for Warhammer Vermintide 2:

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gameplay Trailer

How you can test the new mode of Warhammer Vermintide 2

How do I participate? In order to participate in the new test of Warhammer Vermintide 2, you simply need to have purchased the game. In previous tests, you had to apply, but the next test will be open to everyone.

However, there is one catch: The Versus mode will not be coming to consoles, only PC players will be able to experience the mode. The developers state that the reason for this is “technical limitations on the memory and network side of the consoles.”

There are several reasons for this, but mainly it is due to technical limitations on the memory and network side. Vermintide 2 was not developed with Versus in mind, and since we are adapting the game and engine specifically for PC, there are currently no good alternatives for consoles.

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When is the next test supposed to start? According to the developers, the next test is supposed to start very soon. However, they have not yet revealed an exact date. It is already known that the new mode is set to be fully released this year. Currently, about 2,500-4,000 players are playing the game at peak times on Steam. Earlier, there were over 100,000.

Nevertheless, the developers see a future and want to continue releasing new updates that will also eventually appear on consoles. If you’re currently looking for a coop game, you can also check out Helldivers 2, where 120,000 people are simultaneously trying to conquer a planet.

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Pokémon GO: 13 Pokémon that you must catch in the new season ‘World of Wonders’

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the new season World of Wonders has started. We show you which Pokémon from the season are particularly worth it.

What kind of season is this? The new season called World of Wonders started on March 1, 2024, and runs until June 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM. As always, a new season in Pokémon GO also brings some new events and Pokémon. All previous information about the World of Wonders season.

We have looked at which of the previously known Pokémon of the new season are particularly interesting and summarized them for you.

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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer

Legendary Crypto and Proto Pokémon

Crypto-Mewtwo: Crypto-Mewtwo will finally return in the new season. It will be found in 5*-Crypto-Raids on March 30 and March 31.

Crypto-Mewtwo is the strongest Psychic type attacker. It can score in both raids and the battle league, playing an important role in both areas. You can also catch Crypto-Mewtwo as Shiny.

Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon: You can also encounter Kyogre and Groudon in their Proto-forms in the new season. On March 17, there will be a raid day with Proto-Kyogre, and on March 23, the raid day with Proto-Groudon awaits you. On those days, you will have time from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM to battle the two Pokémon in raids and collect Proto-Energy.

Both Pokémon are absolute monsters when used in raids. Proto-Kyogre dominates the list of the strongest Water attackers, and Proto-Groudon is the best Ground attacker you can have.

Legendary Crypto Dogs: On weekends, you can challenge the 3 legendary dog Pokémon Entei, Suicune, and Raikou in their Crypto variants. They await being defeated and caught by you in 5*-Crypto-Raids.

Especially with Crypto-Entei and Crypto-Raikou, you will get two very strong attackers for your raid teams. The 3 legendary Crypto dogs are also available for the first time in their Shiny variants in the game.

Ultra Beast and Other Legendary Pokémon

Venicro: Venicro is an Ultra Beast that you can get in the new season. To do this, you just need to successfully complete the corresponding step in the special research “World of Wonders.” If you want to learn more about this Ultra Beast, check out what makes Venicro special.

Kapu-Riki and Kapu-Fala: The two legendary Pokémon Kapu-Riki and Kapu-Fala are also available in the new season and await being caught by you. Each of the two Pokémon has its own period and corresponding raid hours that you can find in the overview of events in March.

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More Interesting Pokémon

Knarbon: Knarbon is a Fire-type Pokémon that has been around since the 9th generation. Interestingly, it can evolve into either Crimanzo or Azuglaris. To do this, you need to take it as your buddy and then battle either 30 Psychic or 30 Ghost Pokémon.

Knarbon makes its debut in Pokémon GO and is featured in the Horizons Event, which runs from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

Mega Tyranitar: The Mega evolution of Tyranitar will also return in the current season. The strong attacker will be available in Mega-Raids from March 14 to March 21.

Flamiau: In March, Flamiau will be the Pokémon that the Community Day will revolve around on March 16. Its final evolution, Fuegro, can be used as a Dark attacker. In addition, Flamiau will be available as Shiny for the first time in this event.

Zarude: Zarude is a strong, mysterious Pokémon that hasn’t been available in Pokémon GO for years. It can score as a Grass and Dark attacker and will be available in an event from March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM – but only if you pay for it.

What do you think about the Pokémon of the new season? Are there any that you are particularly looking forward to? If so, which ones? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers there. Did you actually know that 9 Pokémon from Sinnoh and Hisui are still missing in Pokémon GO?

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Players find speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 bleak, because your companions often suffer terrible torments

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Speedruns are also a competitive discipline in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, to use some of the glitches, one must put their companions through severe trials. The community is divided on how they feel about it.

Which speedruns are we talking about? There are different ways to play Baldur’s Gate 3 – either leisurely, like MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, or quite quickly, as the speedrun community prefers.

Even within this community, there are different approaches to playing the game. In the case of Baldur’s Gate 3, for instance, one faces the decision of whether to play all three acts. For comparison: The current world record for Any% (All Acts), meaning playing through all acts, is 18 minutes and 30 seconds without loading times (via speedrun.com). The record for the variant where the game ends at the end of Act 2 stands at 3 minutes and 31 seconds.

So it’s quite a substantial difference. To achieve such an impressive time, several glitches are necessary. And these require players to behave in a manner that is anything but benevolent towards their companions. On the contrary, one has to resort to methods that are quite mean-spirited.

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Speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 can end badly

Warning: There are slight spoilers for Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

How can the speedrun succeed? A popular method to complete the game in just a few minutes has been dubbed “Shadowboxing” by the community. The term combines the companion Shadowheart, translated as “Schattenherz”, and the English word for box, “box”.

You encounter Shadowheart very early in the game, and she is usually the first companion for most players. To complete the speedrun, however, one must kill the thoughtful cleric, loot all her items, and pack her body into a wooden box. The box is then set on fire and glitched out of the map.

This way, one ends up right at the end of Act 2 and at the confrontation with Ketheric Thorm, Gortash, Orin, and the Absolute. It’s important to have Gale in the group. Instead of fighting, one can choose to blow up the highly explosive orb in his chest. This defeats the Absolute – but all party members die, and the game ends immediately.

This method requires a certain ruthlessness from the players. However, this also achieves one of the worst possible endings. But that is probably not the priority in a speedrun. By the way, Gale’s old friend Elminster is also a victim of wicked players – because he provides a lot of XP.

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The community is willing to make sacrifices

What does the community think about this method? On Reddit, user Rogen80 posted the following meme:

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Many players gather under the post who know exactly what Rogen80 means. They explain the method with the box to the uninformed and pity Shadowheart, who has to make this sacrifice. It is said to be “heartbreaking” according to Rogen80, but necessary to complete the speedrun.

“You put the best girl in the box,” Averander also laments.

But not all commentators can show their sympathy. CaitSith21 writes: “How can that break the heart? Those who live by the sword die by the sword.”

To which the original poster replies: “Because Shadowheart is a treasure and my great love, that’s why I find it sad.”

Speaking of love. A whole unique category of speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 involves those that aim to have sex in the game as quickly as possible. Here, the world record is 1 minute and 58 seconds. Truly impressive. Less than 17 % play with the most unpopular companions in the game.

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