Finally, you can craft the best gear in Guild Wars 2 without PvP or raids – because the new update brings many improvements.
In the meantime, Guild Wars 2 is in the middle of the fourth expansion “Secrets of the Obscure”. Three major updates were initially planned for the addon, and now the second patch has launched, bringing a lot of new features.
The trailer for the current expansion Secrets of the Obscure:
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„This is how to make a trailer!“- MMORPG Guild Wars 2 delights with the launch trailer for the new expansion
What about the armor? Until now, it was necessary to participate in the tougher endgame features of Guild Wars 2 to obtain legendary gear. You had the choice of:
PvP
World vs. World battles
Raids
Those who participated in these activities and achieved corresponding successes could enjoy legendary gear.
With the latest patch, however, you can earn the first level of a new gear in the open world. Of course, you will inevitably have to explore the new areas on the map and invest some time – but at least you are no longer dependent on game content that requires significant coordination.
What else is in the update? Besides the new area with new events, there is also another quite substantial change. All classes receive access to new weapons and thereby altered play styles. For instance, the thief can now use an axe or warriors can use an axe.
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Another highlight might be hidden in the daily login rewards. Because those who stick with it can soon literally live in cat paradise – and will receive a scratching post that is truly impressive.
What comes next? A third major update is still pending for the “Secrets of the Obscure” expansion – but that will likely be several months away. Even if it will certainly bring the story to a preliminary conclusion and “more of the familiar” comes, some fans hope that there might already be hints for the 5th expansion of Guild Wars 2.
The latest patch for Palworld has caused some unforeseen consequences. Among other things, there have been issues with Pal breeding. The developers explain what comes next.
Which patch is it about? On Tuesday, February 27, a new patch for Palworld was released, bringing over 30 improvements and adjustments. However, not everything went as the developers had anticipated.
How does breeding normally work? In the breeding farm, two Pals of different genders can be placed. If you provide them with enough food in the form of cakes, you will soon receive an egg from which you can hatch an offspring.
The new baby Pal can inherit active and passive abilities from its parents. However, the inheritance of abilities is not guaranteed!
It is possible that the offspring will inherit none or only some of its parents’ abilities. Similarly, completely new abilities can appear randomly. This happens especially when the parents themselves have few or even no abilities.
What is the bug? Since the new patch, there is a problem. Certain abilities of the parents are now always passed down!
What sounds like a minor issue at first can be quite annoying in practice. You now have no way to get rid of any negative abilities.
Particularly Pals that come with a bad trait in the wild are now significantly worse for breeding. For example, a Cattiva will always pass down its trait Coward.
What do the developers say?
The developers of Palworld are now aware of the issue. On X they explain:
“There is a problem where bred Pals retain certain passive abilities. We plan to reverse this change as soon as possible.”
This statement is causing confusion in the comments. Some interpret it to mean that soon no traits will be able to be inherited at all.
“Pals are supposed to retain certain abilities, that’s the only reason to breed at all. That sounds like a translation error. Please clarify for us.” (GHR0Phites)
However, it is likely that only the problem of abilities being passed down unconditionally was meant. How inheritance will actually work in the future remains to be seen.
What should I do now? On the official Discord server of Palworld, players are discussing how to deal with the bug. If you want to avoid any trouble, most recommend currently refraining from breeding and waiting for a bug fix.
“Just hold back on breeding for now. It will be reversed again.” a user writes on Discord.
At least if your Pals do not have negative abilities, or if they do not matter to you, you can theoretically still attempt breeding.
A new Pokémon game has been announced: “Legends Z-A.” The new installment of the series also allows players in Pokémon GO to look forward to the future.
What kind of new game is this? The new “Pokémon Legends: Z-A” was announced during Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2024.
The game’s release is planned for 2025 for the Switch. The first trailer also shows the setting of the game.
It takes place in Illumina City, a huge city in the Kalos region, which we already know from the games “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y.” However, everything seems to have a futuristic touch in the trailer. Additionally, it is a new game in the “Legends” series, which started with “Pokémon Legends: Arceus.”
You can watch the trailer here:
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The new Pokémon: Legends A-Z brings you back to the Kalos region
And the trailer was also received with excitement in the Pokémon GO community.
Pokémon GO: Trainers hope for more Megas for their game
In general, the trailer was well-received by many Pokémon fans, and it is already being eagerly discussed in the Pokémon GO community (via reddit). The focus is mainly on the Mega emblem at the end of the trailer.
Because: Mega Evolutions were originally introduced with the games of the sixth generation, X and Y. Now, cool, new Mega Evolutions are being hoped for, as they generally represent a popular feature in the Pokémon world.
“I am so excited about new Megas!” said a user (via reddit).
“I really think Dragonite will get the Mega treatment. Gen 6 was all about nostalgia, but the original dragon didn’t get any love,” speculated user Dengarsw (via reddit).
“I pray to Arceus that this means more Megas will come to Pogo! Mega-Liberation, here we come…” (via reddit).
The second point that GO trainers hope for is an update for the Pokémon Zygarde in Pokémon GO. The monster originally appeared with Yveltal and Xerneas in X and Y. In light of the new title “Pokémon Legends: Z-A,” trainers now assume that Zygarde will be somewhat in focus – also because the “Z” in the title is designed accordingly. As for what the “A” stands for, that is still open.
Zygarde already exists in Pokémon GO, but so far only one could be obtained. And obtaining its different forms is quite a difficult endeavor, as one has to collect many rare Zygarde cells on routes. That takes a long time – and some now hope that the Zygarde forms will be easier to obtain and that at least more specimens of the monster can be caught.
“This means that a Zygarde event is inevitable, whether it’s easier access to cells or additional Zygarde encounters,” hopes user Mystery_Profile (via reddit).
“Please more Zygarde encounters, mine is 10/10/10 and I refuse to work on it further,” said user “Jultar” (via reddit).
“I would really like to see the global numbers on how players are progressing with the cells,” says user “thedeadsigh” (via reddit).
However, all of this is still just speculation – after all, not much is known yet about the new game itself, aside from the setting and release year. But “Legends: Arceus” was also incorporated into Pokémon GO in the form of Hisui Pokémon. So here’s hoping that “Legends: Z-A” will also find its way into Pokémon GO.
Many players are interested in the future of Helldivers 2, but there is currently no roadmap available. Now, the head behind Helldivers 2 explains why that is.
What happened to the old roadmap? The old roadmap for Helldivers 2 has probably been discarded by the team. On X, the CEO of the developer studio Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt, reveals that the former roadmap is now very outdated and no longer reflects what the developers currently intend to do with the game.
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The great success of the game on Steam is likely the reason for the changes in plans. At least the response to the question about a roadmap came under a post in which Pilestedt also writes about how tired and satisfied he is to be getting the problems of Helldivers 2 under control.
Here you can watch the announcement trailer for Helldivers 2.
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
Players have many wishes for the Helldivers 2 roadmap
What do players wish for from the game? The wishlist for the game is extensive. However, the CEO has already commented on a specific aspect. It concerns dyeing the helmets, armor, and cloaks in the game.
The user “PhilAlsoBill” asked Johan Pilestedt on X about these dyeing options and received the response that this is being discussed internally. The fact that the head is addressing this wish should give players hope.
Under the CEO’s response, additional users have gathered to express their wishes to the CEO. “eggs________” writes on X (formerly Twitter): “Weapon skins could also be cool. They don’t necessarily have to be crazy stuff, just camouflage patterns and solid designs. Completely black or completely white weapons would look good. By the way, great job on the game.”
Under our article about the galactic campaign in the game, some users also expressed that they find the evacuation missions terrible. They would like to change these missions.
I find these evacuation missions simply terribly designed. I went in solo, as multiplayer was somewhat problematic. So I spawned on a map but had no idea what to do or where to go. And immediately, enemies spawn without pause, so you don’t have any time to understand the map. […]
They say you need 4 people with massive air defense for it. Yeah, great… So it’s neither playable solo nor with the starting equipment? And you have to memorize the stupid map too? Well, for me, the score is 0:2, and the motivation to play again is zero.
Another player wish comes from X user Mania_616: “Can we change our names on Steam? My username is my old Steam name, I would like it to reflect my current one.”
As soon as a roadmap for Helldivers 2 is known, we will inform you here. In the meantime, you can read on meinMMO what is possibly coming soon in the game, as dataminers have closely examined the shooter: Helldivers 2: Dataminers find hints of new enemies and equipment
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In the MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam), the tournament “DreamLeague Season 22” is currently ongoing. There is a prize pool of 1 Million $, with the winner receiving 300,000 $. However, in the midst of the tournament, the team Tundra Esports has removed the experienced professional MinD-ContRoL from the roster. While fans are speculating about what happened, the player clarifies what led to his abrupt departure. He lost a power struggle within the team.
Who is this?
The Bulgarian Ivan Borislavovov Ivanov has been a player in DOTA 2 as MinD-ContRoL since 2013.
During his long career, he has won 4.7 million $ (via esportsearnings). There is a lot to gain in DOTA 2. Most of his money was earned at 22, when he raked in 2.17 million $ after winning “The International”; the highly rewarded tournament in DOTA 2, which is akin to a world championship.
However, the prize pools have significantly decreased since he turned 24. He most recently played as an offlaner for Tundra Esports.
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Fans initially think the news is a joke
This was the news: Without much advance notice, the professional tweeted on February 26 that he was “kicked from the team shortly before a match”.
This caused a lot of astonishment – such things usually do not happen. People initially thought it was a joke.
The player had joined the team a month earlier, on January 8.
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The team then released a statement on the same day, February 26, on Twitter, that they had suspended the player and were initiating an “internal investigation”.
The player informed the organization that he would not continue with them until his “unreasonable demands” were met.
What was the reason? The player explained the situation on February 26 during a livestream. He said:
He lost his captain role in the team
The head of Tundra installed a new coach – against whom MinD-ContRoL had previously spoken out
Moreover, Zai became a player-manager – against which he was also opposed
Due to all these decisions that went against his will, which he perceived as excessive interference, he put the team in front of an ultimatum – but they chose to fire him instead.
Well, one wonders from the outside what he expected as an outcome after this ultimatum. If the team gives in under such circumstances, all authority is gone.
MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya watched Dune Part 2 by Denis Villeneuve in the cinema and got goosebumps multiple times. She is convinced that we won’t see anything comparable in science fiction for a long time. Read her spoiler-free review here.
The current 97% on Rotten Tomatoes is rightly found on the review platform. Anyone who enjoyed the first part even a little should definitely watch the sequel.
If you were skeptical after the first film, I would still give the second one a chance. Visually, it raises the bar significantly and the story reveals its true core, which will provide plenty of discussion and topics to talk about.
Dune 2 is a movie worth watching in theaters just for the visuals and the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. Those who watch it later at home might regret not having seen it on the big screen.
Those who cannot relate to the first part of Dune, science fiction, or a slow storytelling style will not be captivated by the second part either.
More doesn’t really need to be known to decide for or against a movie ticket.
But of course, I have more detailed thoughts for you that advocate for Dune 2 and also some points that can be criticized about the film. They are available here shortly before the movie release, completely spoiler-free.
Dune 2 has a budget of 175,000,000 euros and you can see that. There is a mix of practical and CGI effects that are hardly distinguishable from each other.
Often I found myself lost in the images of the red desert of the planet Arrakis. The warm tones and the sparkling spice that make the planet so precious are presented in unforgettable scenes. Especially the warm tones support the budding love between the main character Paul and the desert dweller Chani.
Together with the crackling sound design, I often felt as if I were standing in the desert myself.
Dune 2 thrives strongly on contrasts in its staging.
Just when we see Paul and Chani cuddled up looking at the sea of sand, the next moment follows a wild ride on a sandworm. And these rides are incredibly exciting!
Just as we swing from big explosions and mass brawls to two people fighting with two knives.
The contrasts in Dune 2 keep you captivated despite the long runtime
The Harkonnen planet Giedi Prime is again completely the opposite of warm Dune. Here there are only cold tones, sharp edges, and a mechanical aesthetic reminiscent of HR Giger.
These contrasts greatly benefit the film and ensure that you are glued to the images. Especially since the storytelling itself is somewhat slower.
It’s for such images that I go to the cinema. My colleague Vali from GameStar even finds in his review:
The same goes for the sound design. Villeneuve knows exactly when a breath can create more tension than a boombox subtly telling us what we should feel with music.
I assume that fans will discuss whether some changes are good or bad.
From my perspective, the adjustments help to meaningfully shorten the story for the film. The essence of the plot is never lost because of this. For some changes, I would even say that they have improved the story.
All in all, I would have to be very picky to find a point of criticism that would be an absolute deal-breaker for Dune 2.
One point I want to address here: In the first part, it is often criticized that the film is a typical “white savior” story. That is when a white person acts as a savior to rescue non-white people from a difficult situation. With the ending of Dune 2, it should be clear to everyone that we are not dealing with such a story.
Dune 2 is Already a Classic of Science Fiction
I wouldn’t know how this adaptation could have been filmed better today than Denis Villeneuve has done.
He treats Frank Herbert’s story with respect, but also manages to engage those who come into contact with Dune for the first time. I am convinced that the first and second parts of Dune will still be regarded as important classics of science fiction in decades. Similar to the adaptations of The Lord of the Rings in the fantasy genre.
Those who don’t see this in theaters will miss film history.
The alternation between silence and the penetrating score by Hans Zimmer simply harmonizes well with the contrasting images.
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Dune: Part Two – German Trailer for the Continuation of the Sci-Fi Epic
The Story Becomes Really Complex, Hits the Core
In Dune 2, the actual core of the story becomes clear. To avoid spoilers, I have to remain very vague at this point.
The further the film progresses, the more doubts are sown about the narrative of the “chosen one.” You begin to increasingly wonder what story you are actually watching.
Dune is about, among other things, how religious beliefs can be used to gain political power. How faith and prophecies can be misused as a tool – for good as well as for evil.
Packing all of this into a film and giving it the right weighting is not easy. Denis Villeneuve has managed that.
I am curious about the discussions after the film.
Who is writing here anyway? Leya is the editor-in-chief of MeinMMO and has loved watching science fiction since she was a baby. When she was 14, she found the Dune books in her older brother’s room and devoured them. Nowadays, she enjoys creating lore videos about Dune or browsing the wiki to dive deeper into Frank Herbert’s world.
What Can Be Criticized
That’s a matter of taste, but Dune 2 is told slowly and has a leisurely pacing. I could imagine that some might be bothered by that. But one should already know this from the first part. Otherwise, Oppenheimer is a good comparison in terms of narrative pace.
I think most of the criticism of Dune 2 will come from book fans.
I can’t remember all the details in the story and had to look up some things. However, there are some adjustments in the story from the books. The all-controlling sisterhood of the Bene Gesserit is most affected here.
I assume that fans will discuss whether some changes are good or bad.
From my perspective, the adjustments help to meaningfully shorten the story for the film. The essence of the plot is never lost because of this. For some changes, I would even say that they have improved the story.
All in all, I would have to be very picky to find a point of criticism that would be an absolute deal-breaker for Dune 2.
One point I want to address here: In the first part, it is often criticized that the film is a typical “white savior” story. That is when a white person acts as a savior to rescue non-white people from a difficult situation. With the ending of Dune 2, it should be clear to everyone that we are not dealing with such a story.
Dune 2 is Already a Classic of Science Fiction
I wouldn’t know how this adaptation could have been filmed better today than Denis Villeneuve has done.
He treats Frank Herbert’s story with respect, but also manages to engage those who come into contact with Dune for the first time. I am convinced that the first and second parts of Dune will still be regarded as important classics of science fiction in decades. Similar to the adaptations of The Lord of the Rings in the fantasy genre.
Those who don’t see this in theaters will miss film history.
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Last Epoch has been enjoying a lot of surprising attention since its release. Many players are flooding the servers and overwhelming the developers with feedback about the hack & slay. In light of this situation, the developers have revealed new plans for future content that should please you.
What is Last Epoch?Last Epoch is a new hack & slay from the developers “Eleventh Hour Games”. In the game, you find yourself in the world of Eterra, which is divided into different timelines. The future has been plunged into ruin, and your task is to change the past so that the world of tomorrow has a chance.
The game was made accessible to all players on February 21 with Update 1.0. However, fans want to know what comes next, and the developers have a clear answer.
A brief overview of the classes and battles can be found in the launch trailer:
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
More endgame content, better items, and bug fixes
What have the developers revealed? The developers have announced new information regarding future content in their latest blog post on Last Epoch (via lastepoch.com). First, many patches and QoE updates will be released in Version 1.0.
The focus will primarily be on fixing many bugs that players have reported to the developers through the official reporting function in the game. Weekly fixes are to be released to make Last Epoch one of the best games the genre has to offer.
Additionally, the Monolith is to be expanded, new options for itemization, more boss content, class and balance updates, campaign content, and more will be added.
With Update 1.1, “endgame content” or challenging battles will be introduced. This content offers more challenges and could be considered a tougher endgame. The developers have not revealed more about this endgame content, but the update is not too far in the future. More information will be released by the developers as the release date approaches.
If you are looking for a change from Path of Exile or Diablo 4, then Last Epoch would be the right option for a change of scenery. At first glance, Last Epoch seems more complicated, especially if you’re coming back from Diablo 4, but our hack & slay expert Benedict Grothaus can reassure you: Last Epoch sounds really complex when you come from Diablo 4 – But it’s easier than it looks
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In Pokémon GO, there is supposed to be a new monster soon, but trainers are not at all thrilled about it. We at MeinMMO will show you which Pokémon it is and what the community finds bothersome about the release.
Which release is it about? In Pokémon GO, the Horizonte event will take place in a few days, themed around the TV series Pokémon Horizons. It will focus entirely on the Paldea region. For this reason, you will also encounter the fire Pokémon Knarbon for the first time.
While new Pokémon are usually particularly popular with trainers, many players are already annoyed by Knarbon. We will explain below why this is the case.
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Trainers annoyed by the way the Pokémon debuts
What bothers trainers about the release? The Horizonte event, starting on March 5th, is all about the Paldea region and the main characters of the Pokémon Horizons series. One of the highlights is the release of Knarbon. However, instead of being able to find it in the wild or in raids, trainers have to hatch a vast number of eggs. And that is what many find frustrating.
What is so bad about the egg debut? Knarbon is not the first Pokémon to enter the game this way. Before it, other interesting monsters like Ignivor, Knattox, or Frospino were packed into eggs and are currently only available this way. However, history shows that the chances of obtaining one are relatively low.
This is because there are still numerous other Pokémon in the eggs. Furthermore, Knarbon can only be found in the smaller 2- and 5-km eggs during the event; afterwards, it will only be obtainable from 10-km eggs. The chances then become even lower. You can read how bad they were for Ignivor in this article:
What does this mean for trainers? Anyone wanting to secure a Knarbon for their collection early on or even evolve it into Crimanzo or Azugladis later must hatch plenty of eggs – also to gather enough candies. For many players, this means they will inevitably purchase additional paid incubators to supplement their free ones.
For this reason, you can already find a lot of annoyed comments in the Reddit community:
plastic_vader: And another new Pokémon locked in eggs …. But we expected this. New Pokémon in Pokémon GO? They will be locked in eggs or raids.
Salsadips: Raids are fine by me. Anyone can get a raid release for free from day one. With egg releases, it’s just ‘spend a boatload of coins and you still probably won’t get one’.
thedeadsigh: I can hardly wait to not give them money for incubators.
And MeinMMO reader AndyHer also wrote to us in the comments: Too bad, hatching again. First Ignivor after about 120 eggs, Knattox after about 10-12 eggs (5 of which during the event). Pokémon GO is only partially enjoyable this way. In this case, you need three Pokémon to have a complete collection.
This is Knarbon: Knarbon is a fire Pokémon from the 9th generation of games. You will recognize it by its black armor from which red and yellow flames burst out. It can evolve into Crimanzo or Azugladis. In Pokémon GO, you need to take it as a buddy and battle against 30 psychic or 30 ghost Pokémon to do so.
Knarbon, Crimanzo and Azugladis (Image source: pokémon.com)
Can it be obtained as a shiny? No, at the moment Knarbon is not available in its shiny form in the game. If it ever becomes available, you will recognize it by its blue eyes.
What is your opinion on the release of the new Pokémon? Do you also find it annoying that it is hidden behind eggs? Or do you even particularly like this feature? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
For the toughest test in Baldur’s Gate 3, you need to roll over a 99. Very few have succeeded – but what happens when you do?
In Baldur’s Gate 3, fate is not always decided by a battle, but often also by a dice roll during so-called “skill checks”. Depending on whether you roll over a certain value or fail to do so, different things happen in the game. However, one of these skill checks is so unrealistically high that it is practically impossible to pass. But now we know what happens if you manage to do it.
The trailer for the RPG hit Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
What is the hardest skill check in the game? You experience the hardest skill check in the game in the third and final act. After completing all preparations and crossing the underground lake in a small boat, you attempt to defeat the Elder Brain using the three control stones. There are increasingly harder skill checks here – and the last one requires a whopping 99 to pass.
How can you even achieve that? A difficulty of 99 is basically insurmountable. There is no way to achieve it unless you use mods or other cheat methods to increase a value high enough to roll over that difficulty using a W20 die.
The only exception is the “Natural 20,” rolling a 20 on the die. If this happens, then the check is always automatically considered successful – even if the value is mathematically lower than the difficulty. This means you can succeed any roll in the game with a 5% chance, regardless of character stats and bonuses.
The short TikTok video by Sliperyshadow shows what that looks like:
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What happens if you succeed? If you roll a 20 and pass the skill check, the glowing “beams” emanating from the three crystals do not just bounce off the Elder Brain; they hit and entangle within the brain. However, the effort is not enough to bring the brain completely under your control. It begins a counterattack – and then everything proceeds as usual.
You get thrown back and the Emperor appears to save you. If you succeeded with the roll, he notes that “the brain is weakened but not yet defeated.”
At first, one might be disappointed as the scene plays out almost the same whether you succeed or not.
The real difference only becomes apparent much later, in the actual final battle. If you succeeded with the skill check here, the Elder Brain starts with 20% fewer hit points and has the debuff “Against All Odds,” which explains exactly this circumstance – the actions of the group have surprised and wounded the Elder Brain, causing it to start with fewer HP.
Whether you make the roll is not really important for the story’s progression. The final phase of the battle is comparatively easy, and only those who do not pay attention to what actually happens can fail here. However, 20% of hit points can significantly shorten the battle – those who arrive here with a severely damaged party might manage it thanks to the reduced HP.
In Last Epoch there are two factions – the Merchant Guild and the Circle of Destiny. What advantages the factions have and who they are suitable for can be found here on MeinMMO.
Last Epoch officially released on February 21 after almost 5 years of Early Access and introduced a faction system into the action RPG that affects the way you acquire and farm items. There are two factions: the Merchant Guild and the Circle of Destiny. Both factions have a total of 10 ranks where you can rise with “reputation”.
The Merchant Guild and the Circle of Destiny are the two so-called item factions in Last Epoch. They offer players two different options to specifically acquire better equipment:
Merchant Guild: Allows you to trade directly with other players or via a type of auction house, the Bazaar in Last Epoch.
Circle of Destiny: Improves your skills with passive bonuses and a mechanic called Prophecies to find better items and increase your drop chances.
Which faction is suitable for me?
What advantages does the Merchant Guild bring? The Merchant Guild allows players to trade directly with other players or through the Bazaar – a type of auction house. The rank within the faction determines which items you can buy and sell.
The higher your rank in the guild, the more and more powerful items you can buy and offer for sale. In Last Epoch, you can trade at special stands on the Bazaar, which you recognize by the respective item symbol. In general, you have a larger selection of items for trade than in, for example, Diablo 4.
The Merchant Guild is suitable for you if you:
like to trade with other players in multiplayer games
would rather buy equipment specifically than wait for drops
find farming items too tedious
would prefer to sell loot to players rather than just to NPCs who don’t pay you much for it
The higher your rank in the Merchant Guild, the more trading opportunities you have.The higher your rank in the Circle of Destiny, the better drops you receive.
What advantages does the Circle of Destiny bring? In the Circle of Destiny, you farm specific item types using Prophecies. In the Observatory, you look through telescopes and see Prophecies showing different constellations. Each image belongs to an item group.
When you select a prophecy from the constellation for a favor amount, you receive a type of quest for the item you are farming. For example, you must defeat a specific type of enemy or a boss, thereby fulfilling the prophecy and receiving the item as a drop from the enemy.
You can also re-roll the Prophecies. And with the lenses you buy from the faction vendor, you further influence the Prophecies. For example, there are lenses that increase your chance per rank to find a specific item type.
The Circle of Destiny is suitable for you if you:
like to farm and complete quests “on your own”
prefer to be surprised by drops rather than buying items
are looking for loot drops that feel even more rewarding
plan to engage in different endgame activities anyway
You “buy” a prophecy for an item type with favor, such as rare daggers, unique rings, runes, or item sets. With lenses, you influence the Prophecies.
General information about the factions in Last Epoch
How do I reach higher ranks in the faction? To improve your rank in the respective faction and unlock more rewards, you need favor, which you exchange for reputation. You gain favor by killing enemies and completing quests.
You then spend the gathered favor on faction activities (trading/prophecies, purchases at the faction vendor), which allows you to rise in ranks. By killing enemies, you also receive a small amount of favor.
Can I switch between the factions and sell items? You can switch between the factions at any time, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
Before switching, you must drop all items you have received through your current faction.
After switching, you keep your reputation but lose the gathered favor.
You primarily farm the items to use them. They are marked, meaning: items from the Circle of Destiny cannot be sold, and those acquired in the Merchant Guild cannot be sold either.
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Last Epoch: The Trailer for the Action-RPG
How do I join a faction? In the campaign of Last Epoch, you will meet NPC Zerrick in Act 9. After he has given you some information about the two factions, you can familiarize yourself with them. You either go to the Observatory to join the Circle of Destiny or to the Bazaar to join the Merchant Guild.
Alternatively, you can also take a look around both places first and talk to the NPCs from the factions who want to sell you their faction.
Nama makes the Merchant Guild appealing to you at the Bazaar. The minimap shows the various stands.Both faction locations (Bazaar and Observatory) are located next to each other on the map in the “Divine Age”.
According to maxroll.gg, the rank progress in your faction is account-wide, so it applies to other characters you create. However, this does not apply across different modes, such as for a new character in hardcore mode while you were previously playing the “normal” mode.
In Escape from Tarkov, you can now expand your stash with microtransactions. Players are divided on what they think about it.
What is the deal with the stash expansion? Escape from Tarkov is now selling expansions for the stash, which players use to store their loot and equipment.
On the website of the extraction shooter, you can now buy up to 28 rows that will expand your stash, with a minimum purchase of 2 rows for 3 €. For all 28 rows, you would have to pay 42 €.
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Escape from Tarkov Gameplay – Battle for Concordia
Why is the size of the stash important? In Escape from Tarkov, you complete missions, sell your loot for dollars or rubles, and gather equipment and ammunition that you want to keep. Everything you bring back from a raid has to be stored somewhere, which is why the stash is a crucial part of the gameplay loop.
In the stash is all the stuff that you have bought or extracted over time: weapons, helmets, vests, ammunition – everything.
If you want to be successful in Escape from Tarkov, you need to keep your stash organized, as the stash does not provide infinite storage space. Wasting space restricts you, as less equipment will be available.
The center of looting and leveling always revolves around the hideout (the shelter) with the associated stash. You can upgrade both your hideout and your stash.
Experienced Tarkov players have no empty backpacks or vests in their stash but cram everything together and expand their storage capacity with boxes – as long as they can get as much stored as possible. Nevertheless, the stash eventually reaches its limits if you don’t diligently sell off all unnecessary items immediately.
The fact that you can now purchase storage capacity for real money directly impacts your gaming experience and can simplify a crucial aspect of the shooter – organization in your own stash.
What do players say about it? Players have many different opinions about the stash upgrade. Some find it very expensive, while others say the price is reasonable. For some, the expansion is pay-to-win, while others find that completely acceptable:
ClockworkArcBDO via Reddit: “I think this is a good way to implement microtransactions. Compared to a basic account, it’s a bit P2W[…].”
Istariel via Reddit: “I’m not really interested in the stash upgrades, as I already have EOD, but in my opinion, this is pretty much the least intrusive way to add microtransactions. It does seem a bit expensive though.”
TheJok3r57 via Reddit: “42 € for 28 rows is still a bit expensive for what it is.”
anon142358193: “If it means that BSG can improve cash flow and ban more cheaters, that’s really good. It’s not intrusive, it doesn’t provide an advantage for the raid, and it’s not required for progression.”
kraynd via x.com: “By definition, ‘stash rows for money’ is a pay-to-win mechanic […] In the game, that’s an advantage over non-paying players. BUT: we had that with EoD too, so no reason to be upset.”
Some players also criticize on x.com that as owners of the EOD version, they do not receive the stash upgrade for free. The user “Taylor_btw” writes, for example: “It seems somewhat concerning that EOD should give me future expansions for free, but not this one.”
Researchers have managed to hack wireless chargers. By manipulating the inductive charging stations, they were able to heat a smartphone and other objects in close proximity significantly.
Wireless chargers are a convenient invention. The annoying search for a suitable charging cable is eliminated, and one spares the charging port of their phone. However, a research team has now shown that this inconspicuous device can be manipulated in everyday life.
Through a hacking attack, the tested chargers began to continuously supply energy to various objects, thereby heating them significantly. The results are alarming.
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How crash detection works on iPhone and Apple Watch
Hacking Attack on Everyday Device Nearly Melts Objects
What was hacked? A team of researchers from the University of Florida and the security auditing company CertiK hacked the nine best-selling wireless smartphone chargers worldwide.
Such wireless charging stations use electromagnetic fields to transfer energy to the devices being charged based on the principle of induction. In their experiment, the researchers manipulated these magnetic fields and nearly set objects on fire.
How did they proceed? Using an intermediary device, a noise signal was transmitted to manipulate the input voltage of the chargers.
This so-called VoltSchemer attack creates interferences that disrupt the communication between the charging station and the smartphone resting on it.
In this way, the researchers were able to trick the existing restrictions and carry out different types of attacks.
What were the consequences of the attacks? In their first attempt, the researchers made the wireless charger unable to recognize when a phone was fully charged. This caused the smartphone to overcharge. A Samsung S8 reached a scorching 81 degrees.
In the second test, safety standards were circumvented, and large amounts of energy were transmitted to objects near the chargers. These included USB sticks, car keys, and paper clips.
All objects were damaged in this VoltSchemer attack. The USB stick became unusable, and the small battery in the car key even exploded due to the extreme heat.
For the paper clips holding the papers together, there was an almost fire incident, as the paper clips reached an incredible temperature of 280 degrees.
In the third and final variant, the research team transmitted noise signals to the chargers to inject inaudible voice commands into a smartphone. They were then able to make phone calls and launch any apps.
What was the purpose of the hacking attacks? The alarming results were used by the researchers to point out the existing security vulnerabilities to the charger manufacturers.
They hope that manufacturers will take appropriate countermeasures and work on better security standards for this reason.
Indie developer studios are particularly struggling to compete against the competition in the gaming industry. Thus, the developer of a gaming gem on Steam had to make a sad announcement.
Who is it about? The indie developer studio Die Gute Fabrik has been around since 2008 and is based in Denmark. Their focus is primarily on narrative-driven adventure games inspired by stencil printing techniques.
Their games include Mutazione, which was released in 2019, as well as their latest project Saltsea Chronicles.
You can get an impression from the trailer of Mutazione:
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Mutazione – Trailer for the relaxing adventure game
The most well-known game from the developer studio, Mutazione, is a relaxing adventure game that combines small-town gossip with supernatural mysteries.
You accompany 15-year-old Kai, who travels to the remote community of Mutazione to visit his ailing grandfather. Due to a strange meteor, the local inhabitants were turned into mutants a long time ago. However, typical small-town dramas have now also made their way into the place.
The game features a hand-illustrated world and a story with dramatic twists.
How is the game received? On Steam, the game currently has 95% positive reviews, with nearly 850 reviews. Thus, Mutazione is a real hidden gem on Steam for fans of relaxing story-driven games.
Despite the love from their player base, Die Gute Fabrik has now announced that they will “halt production”. The current funding and investment situation is just too difficult, especially for smaller studios and projects.
On X they share a statement indicating that they stopped their work in mid-February. Until mid-March, they plan to continue paying their team so they can calmly look for new jobs.
Here you can find the entire statement in English:
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What happens to the games now? Furthermore, Die Gute Fabrik explains in their post that they want to continue supporting their existing games. They also do not rule out resuming work in the future should the financial situation change.
What are the reactions? In the comments, fans express their sadness over the closure of the developer studio.
“Oh man. You are all so damn great and I love all your games. This sucks so much.” (jonmgibson)
“Oh no! My heart is broken, but I am forever inspired by what you have done (and how you did it). I wish the entire team all the best and hope for a comeback soon.” (molleindustria)
Unfortunately, the fate of Die Gute Fabrik is not an isolated case. Similar difficulties were faced by the German developer studio Mimimi Games. After three great games, they too halted their work. Here’s what’s behind it:
A player has received a unique bow with nearly perfect stats in Diablo 4. However, it is useless to him because an alleged “bug” makes other weapons much stronger.
What kind of bow is it?On Reddit, user “Koud_biertje” shares his “Eaglehorn” bow. The special thing about it: The unique item has the best stats in almost all categories, except for the damage against elite enemies, which is missing a few percentage points to the maximum value.
Because it is a unique bow, it is relatively rare. Users calculated that the bow has only a chance of 1 in 175,616 to drop with these stats (source: gamesradar+). However, the user didn’t share his bow to brag, on the contrary: The bow is completely useless to him.
Here you can watch the gameplay trailer for Season 3:
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
Despite nearly perfect stats, the unique bow is useless
Why is the bow useless? The bow is useless because an alleged “bug” makes crossbows much stronger. In a comment on the post on Reddit, “Koud_biertje” writes: “I play a Penshot hunter, the crossbow deals five times more damage.”
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In the comments below the post, various users claim that crossbows have been stronger in Diablo 4 for the 3rd consecutive season. This is apparently due to a bug that causes them to deal much more damage than they are supposed to.
“Switching from a melee attack to a ranged attack triggers it. Piercing/Slashing/Shadow Step/Whirlwind make the next core attack with a crossbow stronger,” writes “Koud_biertje” in a comment.
What does the community say about it? Some members of the community were not aware of the alleged bug. They are glad that they can now stop farming the bow. f1zo writes: “Amazing, now put it away and never use it again…”
Rhayve writes: “I think there really is no reason to use bows right now. But there’s a possibility that Blizzard will fix this in the midseason patch, making the ‘Eaglehorn’ relevant again at that point.”
Whether the alleged “bug” with the crossbows is even intentional remains unclear. Some builds seem so strong that they almost feel “wrong”. Since this season, Blizzard wants to intentionally leave OP builds as they are to not rob players of the joy once again. And the head of Diablo 4 believes the game plays best when it feels like you’re cheating: You can read more about that here.
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Based on the Netflix series Arthdal Chronicles, Netmarble is developing an MMORPG. Recently, the developers showcased the core features of their game in several videos.
What kind of game is Arthdal Chronicles? “Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions” is an upcoming MMORPG that takes inspiration from a South Korean Netflix series and addresses the conflicts between various factions of the land of Arth.
Recently, multiple videos were released on the official YouTube channel of the MMORPG Arthdal Chronicles, providing extensive insights into the various gameplay features.
In this video, you will see important gameplay features of Arthdal Chronicles summarized:
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The new MMORPG Arthdal Chronicles shows the main features in the video
Arthdal Chronicles showcases character editor, game world, and battles
For example, the character editor was introduced on YouTube, where you can choose from four different classes (Warrior, Fighter, Archer, and Priest). Here, you also have the option to generate various avatars randomly with a mouse click.
In another YouTube video, you will be shown the open game world. Exploration will play an important role in the MMORPG. For example, you will find scattered crates in the environment, gather resources, and take care of sufficient food.
The combat gameplay will also be shown in more detail. In one video, you can see the PvE battles, where several players aim to defeat massive bosses, such as a giant scorpion. Additionally, dungeons and raids await you in Arthdal Chronicles.
Furthermore, there will also be PvP combat available (see the video above). Here, large battles will take place where numerous players from two factions fight each other.
No matter if it’s cheats, hacks, sneaky mods, or reloading after a bad choice – none of us are free from gaming sins.
Players like to boast a bit – and usually about themselves. After all, one is a little proud of their own skills. Whether it’s a “World First Kill” in World of Warcraft, a particularly spectacular kill streak in Call of Duty, or 10,000 hours of gameplay in that strategy game that just won’t let go.
However, some people like to leave behind this “gamer honor” when something specific bothers them. Then game saves are manipulated, cheats are pulled out, or the difficulty level is casually changed from “normal” to “easy”.
In the gaming subreddit, the user ZhangtheGreat sparked a huge discussion with nearly 6,000 comments and over 13,000 upvotes. There, he talks about his gaming sin – and invites everyone else to open up as well.
He begins with the statement:
In single-player games, whenever there is an inventory limitation, I cheat to bypass it (if possible). I don’t spend a second deciding what to take and what to throw away: I carry everything to the next NPC merchant and turn it into money. And your sin?
This little contribution prompted many others to reveal their “sins” as well. For example, doxtorwhom writes that he simply cannot break old patterns:
I start a game again and tell myself: I will play it completely differently than in my previous run, with a new build, different choices, and new relationships/companions!
Then I make exactly the same decisions again and again with the same builds and the same NPCs.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, decisions are reconsidered – and some simply reload.
Especially during the time of Baldur’s Gate 3, “save scumming” has become popular – that is, immediately reloading a save if a choice afterward doesn’t feel right or if the consequences were not 100% foreseeable. Disdained by most gamers, Dv_George admits to this:
I always reload my save when I have made a wrong dialogue choice or a bad decision, especially in story games. I can’t stand living with the consequences, even if that is part of the intended gaming experience.
Many also seem to have simply forgotten how to solve problems in games independently or to seek the answer to something in the game. Instead, the internet is often consulted immediately – at least that’s what dredd-garcia admits with over 12,500 upvotes:
I often look for a walkthrough for games as soon as I encounter the slightest resistance.
This is complemented by nullv with the addition:
As a child, I did this because it was too hard for me to figure out. As an adult, I do it because I don’t have the time to figure it out.
Other “gaming sins” do not take place in the game but outside of it. So therealsunshinem81 admits:
I’m a mother who is just scrolling by. I call every game console a Nintendo. It drives my kids crazy.
Another common “sin” is frequently mentioned. Do you remember the elixirs in the Final Fantasy games? They are so powerful that most heroes save them for that one emergency that never comes:
The “too good to use” syndrome. In my defense, I must say, I played in the 90s and those old games traumatized my young mind.
That’s what’s brilliant about the Estus Flask. Use it or lose it.
What are your biggest “gaming sins” that you know the majority would probably despise?
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In Pokémon GO, you can expect a lot of raids in February 2024, where you can encounter legendary bosses like Darkrai, Cresselia, and Heatran. We at MeinMMO will show you all the upcoming raid hours and raid bosses at a glance.
What kind of raids are these? Every month, the legendary bosses and the bosses in the Mega Raids of Pokémon GO change. Many of the bosses are related to events that will start in the upcoming weeks. So, you’re in for some exciting raids.
We summarize here which bosses you will find in the level 5 raids and Mega Raids in February 2024. Additionally, the overview of all raid hours.
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Raid hours and raid bosses in February 2024
When do the raid hours run? Every Wednesday there is a fixed slot from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. At many gyms, you will find the special level 5 raids during this time. Keep in mind that due to all the events and especially the “Way to Sinnoh” event in February, there will also be more raid hours available for you.
Date
Raid Boss
February 7
Mega Latios
February 14
Top Raid Hours with Cupidos From 12 to 2 PM and from 5 to 7 PM
All Raid Boss Changes and Mega Raids in February 2024
The raid bosses remain active in the game for a set period and can also be challenged, defeated, and captured by you outside of raid hours. They usually change at the specified times at 10:00 AM local time. In the following periods, you will find the level 5 and Mega bosses in Pokémon GO:
Date
Raid Boss
February 31 to 15
Mega Raids with Mega Latios*
February 31 to 15
Mega Raids with Mega Latias*
February 15 to 20
Darkrai* in Level 5 Raids
February 15 to 22
Mega Raids with Mega Absol*
February 20 and 21
Cresselia* in Level 5 Raids
February 21 and 22
Selfe* in Level 5 Raids (Asia-Pacific) Vesprit* in Level 5 Raids (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) Tobutz* in Level 5 Raids (America and Greenland)
Dialga* and Dialga in Altered Form* as well as Palkia* and Palkia in Altered Form* For the Sinnoh Tour event from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in level 5 raids
February 26 to March 1
Cresselia* and Heatran* in Level 5 Raids
Bosses marked with an asterisk (*) can be caught as shiny
What is special? In February, Niantic is bringing many popular Pokémon into the raids to kick off the big Sinnoh Tour. A list of what you can expect is shown here:
But in the upcoming weeks, the game has much more content for you to offer, with worthwhile participation. Thematic events, spotlight hours, a raid day, and crypto raids.
All events in February 2024 can be found at MeinMMO. Do you already have a favorite among all these bosses that you want to catch multiple times? Let us know your ideas in the comments below.
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The new MMORPG Ravendawn has only been playable for just over a month, but the first player has already reached the maximum level.
What has the player achieved? In the new MMORPG Ravendawn, a player has now reached the maximum level of 75. Since the game was only released on January 16, 2024, this is definitely quite a strong achievement.
The MMORPG is not available on any major platforms like Steam, which is why many may not have heard of it yet. Nevertheless, the game reports full servers and quite a few users in their Discord channel.
The trailer shows you what to expect in the pixel adventure Ravendawn:
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Ravendawn combines the best of Stardew Valley and your favorite fantasy RPGs
Which player is this about? The player named “Etup” has now become the first to reach this maximum level. As a player and streamer, he is mainly known for his achievements and streams in Path of Exile, where he has won many races and competitions.
Since the release of Ravendawn, Etup has also been putting his time into the new MMORPG. He has been streaming Ravendawn on his Twitch channel since January 16, 2024, allowing many to follow his success live.
How long did it take him? To reach the maximum level of 75, Etup needed nearly a month since the release in mid-January. His channel even shows that he played daily for between 6 and 13 hours to achieve this.
What happens next? In fact, after reaching level 75 in Ravendawn, it’s not really the end. This game has a quite complicated character development system. For this reason, there isn’t really a true maximum level.
However, at level 75, players encounter a “soft cap”, which means that character development beyond this point occurs significantly slower. For those who want to go beyond that to maximize their character, this means a very challenging path ahead.
Which milestone Etup will reach next will show over time.
What does the community say? A few days ago, the news circulated on Reddit that Etup was the first to reach level 70. Already at this point, users were impressed by this achievement and expressed this in their responses to the original post.
Arakismo writes: “Wow, this is crazy already”
GapApprehensive1271 writes: “Etup is a gamer”
Visual_Tell2203 writes: “This is incredible. Congratulations, Etup”
In Diablo 4, it is essential to improve items to fit the build. A player is now warning about a crafting error that he discovered after 260 hours of gameplay.
To have good equipment in Diablo 4, one often has to tinker with the items they find. For example, you can exchange aspects of items. You should keep in mind that while you can extract aspects, you can only use them in a new item once.
Another way to customize items for the build is by “rolling” affixes. With the Occultist, you can enchant items and thereby replace affixes with others. However, there are differences – and a player only noticed them after he had wasted many materials.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
First “roll”, then imprint aspect
What error is he warning about?On Reddit, the user “bewareofbananapeel” wrote on February 25 that he has “rolled his items so wrong.” He hopes that his post can help other players. After 260 hours in Diablo 4, he found that there is an important difference when enchanting (“rolling”) items.
While enchanting, he wasted materials because he “re-rolled numerous orange items”, he writes in the comment. Apparently, he always imprinted an aspect first before enchanting the items to fit his build. However, imprinting the aspect changes the rarity of the item and turns it into an orange Legendary.
Why did he waste valuable materials? In his post, the user notes that it is “cheaper” to roll yellow items. However, if you imprint an aspect into the yellow item, it becomes a rarer item. This increases the materials needed for enchanting.
In our example, you can see the difference in material costs. No devil roses are needed for enchanting a yellow item, but they are required for enchanting the Legendary:
With the Occultist, you enchant items to roll new affixes. The rarity of the item is crucial for the material costs.
What do other players say about it? In the comments, several users thank him for the tip, as they didn’t know either. Someone writes: “Wait, you can upgrade from yellow to orange???”
A user gives the tip in the comment to improve the items at the blacksmith only after rolling because a new affix brought by rolling can also be improved.
A user notes that he should not feel bad. He himself only discovered two weeks after the start of Season 2 that you can imprint a new aspect if an item already has one. Someone replies: “Hey, I just learned that last week.”
The new update of Palworld should finally fix bugs that have been annoying players for a long time, but a new feature has been causing tremendous heat in your base since the update.
What has the update changed? The new Palworld update v0.1.5.0 has made changes to the heat and cold system of the game. Since the update, heat sources stack on top of each other, increasing the heat in one place. Specifically, this means that four campfires can make a small room as hot as a volcano.
Other heat sources like fire Pals and smelting furnaces also raise the temperature of the area. This means it can suddenly get quite hot at your home.
Here you can see how to get a fast ground mount in Palworld.
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Palworld: Here you will find a super fast ground mount
Players must wear heat-resistant armor or rebuild
What should you pay attention to now? Thanks to the update, you can suddenly have a base that is as hot as a raging volcano. Just two working fire Pals can make it hot when they are cooking food or smelting metal. If you place an iron fire bowl next to it to increase efficiency, you can prepare fireproof clothing right away.
If you do not pay attention to the temperature, you could even die from the damage you receive from your base. On Reddit, user “skewtr” shared a picture from his base, where the thermometer in the game is at its highest level, as hot as in the middle of a volcano. He advises other players to wear appropriate clothing in the forge from now on.
Other players pointed out under the post that fireproof underwear level 2 is sufficient to avoid death. Players could buy or collect these and would then not need to make any changes.
Alternatively, you could also redesign your base so that there are never so many fire Pals in one place to cause you problems.
How do players find the new mechanic? Comments are accumulating under the post from skewtr. Players do not find the new system optimal. Eggs_in_Trying_Times writes on Reddit: “This is damn stupid. I understand stackable heat at crafting sources. However, Pals should not emit heat just because they exist. Never!”
UAHeroyamSlava writes: “I died 5 times in my volcano base trying to get out, hahahahahaha, summoning my only firebird mount did not help at all lmao” (via Reddit).
Some think it is just realistic. Puzzleheaded-Gur-747 writes, for example, on Reddit: “While the heat scale is heavily exaggerated, it logically makes sense to wear heat-resistant clothing when you are in a forge with a fire being itself.”
