With the update 29.00, there were some changes for Fortnite. Epic apparently removed the EP bonus when you play in LEGO mode. Many players are now complaining about this, as it makes the game mode almost useless in the eyes of many users, at least if you want to level up the Battle Pass.
The Battle Pass is one of the core elements in Fortnite. With all the tasks and things you do in the game, you collect experience points that allow you to unlock new skins or items. Players are always looking for suitable ways to quickly gain experience.
But Epic has apparently adjusted the LEGO mode now. At least many players are complaining that they no longer receive experience in LEGO Fortnite. MeinMMO explains what is behind this.
Did Epic intentionally remove the EP bonus or is it just a bug?
What kind of trick was that? Players report on reddit and in a further post on reddit that they can no longer collect experience points for the Battle Pass when playing LEGO Fortnite. Until now, there were always steady experience points the longer you played the game mode. Many are surprised why this opportunity has now disappeared and hope that it’s just a mistake by Epic.
After a test in the editorial team, we can confirm that we can no longer collect experience in LEGO mode just by standing around.
What could be the reason for the removal? Some took advantage of the trick very intensely, standing AFK in LEGO mode for 3 hours and thereby earning several levels for their Battle Pass – and that completely without effort. Some now speculate that Epic removed this “glitch” so that it is no longer so easy to gather EP for the Battle Pass. After all, that’s not the point of exploiting the game mode in this way.
However, others believe that the LEGO mode would be almost useless, as it is hardly possible to make any meaningful progress for the Battle Pass in this mode. Aside from the tasks that only bring 2,000 EP each, which hardly seem worth it anyway.
Has Epic commented on this so far? No, so far there is no indication regarding experience points in LEGO mode. In the current patch notes, they only mentioned the new LEGO sets and the fixed bugs (via fortnite.com).
More trouble with LEGO: By the way, this is not the only trouble that the LEGO mode is currently causing. The new paid sets are also not well received by players. What’s behind it and why you would have to pay over 50 euros for them, you can read directly on MeinMMO:
The developers of Helldivers 2 have received a lot of criticism for nerfing the best weapons in the game. MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller, however, believes that this was the right decision.
The Railgun can no longer break heavy armor in safe mode
The shield generator backpack now has a noticeably longer delay after the shield has been temporarily deactivated due to incoming damage.
In short, Arrowhead has massively nerfed the meta loadout, maybe even destroyed it. This frustrates many players, some are even really angry and cannot forgive the developers for this interference in the balancing. Instead of nerfing the good weapons, the bad ones should have been improved.
I also had a lot of fun with the loadout, especially with the shield generator backpack and the Railgun. Nevertheless, I firmly believe: these nerfs are really good for the game and the right decision!
The right mix of challenge and fun
To understand why the nerf is so important for the game, you need to take a closer look at the name of the game: HELL – DIVER. The gameplay of the co-op shooter is meant to be challenging. Especially at higher difficulty levels, you should feel like the hell is collapsing above you.
That’s why you don’t simply respawn after dying or get magically revived. Each time your Helldiver falls victim to bugs or robots and dies, a new Helldiver is sent into battle as a replacement by the destroyer. The Over-Earth sends one brave soldier after another to their death.
It is therefore important for the game’s principle and lore that the difficulty level “Helldive” truly feels like a trip to hell. You must face a seemingly insurmountable challenge. When you successfully complete a mission, it is the best and most liberating feeling ever.
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With the meta that dominated the shooter in recent weeks, the high difficulty levels were no longer a major challenge. Even on level 8 or 9, the missions were not so difficult to manage in a 4-man squad. We sometimes split into 2-man teams and tackled the various objectives and side missions in parallel to finish the 40-minute missions even faster.
However, that’s nonsense and harms long-term motivation when we can complete the hardest missions in pairs. What mattered was simply carrying the right loadout – Breaker, Railgun, shield generator backpack, railgun strike.
At level 7, no one in our team regularly died with the loadout, and even the syringes were hardly used. At level 8, we only gathered deaths when we split into 2-man teams and triggered a bug outbreak at a nest, lost control, and fought against 8 rushers and 3 acid titans at the same time while slowly running out of Railgun ammunition.
The Railgun was a fly swatter for rushers and acid titans
Rushers are nasty armored bugs that attack you head-on like a bull. Acid titans are huge and also armored. They can easily trample you to death or wipe you out with a single acid attack.
These powerful opponents are meant to teach Helldivers to fear and make your life a literal hell at the highest difficulty levels. But with the Railgun, even these elite enemies were just small flies that we squashed while passing.
You could break the armor on the legs of 10 rushers with the Railgun. Fighting against 3-4 rushers at the same time was therefore not a big problem. Even 1-2 acid titans could each Helldiver crush alone.
That should not be the case. I should not be able to take out the strongest enemies in the game at the highest difficulty levels with a single weapon – especially since I couldn’t even handle the unsafe mode of the Railgun particularly well and just used the weaker, safe mode.
If you can’t beat level 9 without the old Railgun, you’re just not good enough
We shooter players can rarely admit in PvP when someone else is better. I understand that. Really. But in a PvE game, it is perfectly okay to lower the difficulty level when the challenge is too high.
If you can’t make level 9 after the nerfs, it is not because the developers messed up the balancing. If you can’t make level 9 without an OP Railgun, then you are simply not good enough for level 9.
This is, of course, in no way disrespectful or insulting. We gamers simply need to admit where our gaming limits are. Difficulty levels are not campaigns that you have to complete.
Overpowered weapons make the game too easy for good players
It’s okay if I can’t make level 9 anymore. For other players who are better than me, the difficulty level is still manageable. It is not the developers’ job to give me weapons that are so strong that even I can achieve a difficulty level that should be too high for me.
The moment a loadout is so powerful that players can overcome challenges above their abilities, the game becomes boring for the best players. They then need new, stronger enemies, higher difficulty levels, or other solutions to have fun. And then the worse players would be frustrated again and demand buffs so that they too can complete these new missions.
If we only buff and do not nerf, even though a weapon is simply too strong, we harm the balancing and end up going in circles in the long run. Arrowhead made the right decision with the nerf, even if the loadout that I enjoyed the most is not as good as it used to be.
Diablo 4 established itself as the new leading title in the hack’n’slay genre with huge success last year. However, there are now 2 contenders vying for the throne: Last Epoch and Path of Exile 2. MyMMO ARPG expert Benedict Grothaus explains why players will experience the best year since the early 2000s in 2024.
Do you remember back in the day when all the great games came out? Shortly after the groundbreaking success of Diablo, Diablo 2, Sacred, Dungeon Siege, and later Divine Divinity, Titan Quest, and Torchlight were released. All wonderful titles that provided countless hours of fun. And then? Suddenly nothing.
Before Diablo 4, there was quite a drought in the ARPG sector, at least regarding classic isometric hack’n’slays in the style of Diablo. The reason for this might be that new technologies became more popular. There was more 3D, and the ARPG genre shifted towards games like Dark Souls and Monster Hunter.
Only a few games managed to hold their ground. Diablo 3 and Path of Exile dominated the market for years. Only Wolcen was somewhat of a major outlier, which however faded quite quickly. Most hack’n’slays never made a significant impact.
Now it’s 2024, and within not even 3 months, we already have the best announcements that a fan of Diablo and the like could wish for. This year is already excellent and will only get better.
Last Epoch is currently the hero of the hour. Here’s the trailer:
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
3 strong games worth your time for every ARPG fan
This year, 3 new promising hack’n’slays are releasing, receiving new expansions, or have already launched. You’ll have so much to play throughout the year like never before:
Path of Exile 2 is currently the big hope for many fans. The predecessor is regarded as THE competitor to Diablo, although considerably too difficult for most casual players. Part 2 is just as dark as Diablo according to early playtests, but not as complex as Part 1. A specific release is still pending, but you can already play the beta in July 2024.
Last Epoch has already been released and is currently dominating the genre on Steam. Hundreds of thousands are playing the new ARPG and are thrilled. For many, Last Epoch is the perfect middle ground between the too complex Path of Exile and the too easy Diablo 4. It has now released in version 1.0 and promises patches and changes in the near future to get even better. There are even already plans to become the best game in the genre.
The “big player” Diablo 4 is currently going through Season 3 and has been refining improvements since its release. In 2024, the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is finally on the way with new areas, new skills, and a new class. Despite all the criticism, Diablo is still the king of the genre with millions of players, who traditionally flood the servers especially during new seasons and expansions.
I was able to speak live with the heads about the future of Diablo 4 at BlizzCon:
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Consistently good content, if everything goes right
What makes 2024 so special is that Path of Exile, Last Epoch, and Diablo 4 will be competing for players. Unlike 20 years ago, these games won’t just be sold and perhaps supplemented with expansions later.
All 3 titles are service games that want to function over the years and provide you with new content to keep you engaged. Typically, that’s about 3 months per season plus some events or patches in between.
In this case, you can almost only win:
In the best case, there is a sort of rotation where seasons only overlap to a limited extent, and you can spend a month each on the latest content before the next game calls.
In the worst case, two of the three games are so dull that you have a third to switch to until the competition catches up.
Of course, it can happen that the 3 games will cause so much mutual damage that in the end nothing good will come out for players. However, I find that highly unlikely. Path of Exile and Diablo have previously shown that they can learn a lot from each other and continuously improve. With Last Epoch, there is now even more incentive for that.
Unlike what discussions on Reddit and similar platforms might suggest, the genre doesn’t really need a single king. With the 3 titles, there is so much diverse content available that you can always play exactly what you feel like. It couldn’t get much better than this. But the year still has more to offer: New MMOs and multiplayer games in 2024: The big release list
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We have compiled a list of series that are similar to The Walking Dead. We present 7 titles that might appeal to you if you enjoyed the drama and zombie series.
What series are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. We deliberately left out the spin-offs of The Walking Dead to introduce you to series outside the well-known zombie universe.
In doing so, we aimed not only to present zombie series but to have a colorful mix by introducing a blend of post-apocalyptic and drama series.
The new trailer for The Last of Us series shows: It will break our hearts over and over again
The series The Last of Us follows the storyline of the video game of the same name. There, Joel embarks on a journey to bring 14-year-old Ellie to a quarantine zone while aggressive mutants make the area unsafe.
Watch The Last of Us if you like the following about The Walking Dead:
Post-apocalyptic setting
Struggle for survival in a dangerous world
Zombie-like threat
Focus on interpersonal relationships
Character development throughout the series
People in extreme situations who are willing to do cruel things
What IMDb ratings say: The series achieves an average of 8.7 stars with a total of 504,271 user ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: Pedro Pascal once completely forgot that he had already received the lead role in the HBO series. The reason was a sleeping pill that had him a bit dazed at the time. You can read more about it here:
Official Trailer for Season 1 of the zombie series Black Summer
This is a spin-off series of Z Nation. While the latter comes with a large dose of humor and creative ways of killing zombies, Black Summer is more serious in tone and thus a bit closer to The Walking Dead.
Black Summer tells the beginnings of a zombie apocalypse in the city of Denver. Fear and panic reign among the population, and people try to snag one of the contested spots on a military truck that brings them to safety. In the chaos, mother Rose is separated from her daughter and does everything to see her again.
Watch Black Summer if you like the following about The Walking Dead:
Zombie apocalypse
Human struggle for survival
Human conflicts triggered by morals, resources, and power
What IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, Black Summer gets an average of 6.6 stars from 34,091 ratings.
Fun Fact: In the first episode, the woman Barbara meets a man named Ben. This was a reference to Night of the Living Dead, as there, two of the main characters were named Barbara and Ben. (via IMDb)
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A popular but very cowardly strategy will no longer earn you Ranked Points in Fortnite if you stay out of all fights.
What about the bushes? In Fortnite, it has been a popular but quite cowardly strategy to hide in bushes and trees instead of actively participating in the combat.
Why are there no Ranked Points for bush camping now?On March 8, there was a server down in Fortnite, which marked the start of Season 2 Chapter 5. The new season, as usual, came with an update that brought new content but also some changes.
As revealed by the patch notes of Update 29.00, two adjustments were made to the Ranked mode among these changes. On one hand, Epic Games has revised the progress to make it more difficult for players to achieve the highest rank “Unreal.” On the other hand, there are now no Ranked Points if you survive without taking damage.
You can no longer simply hide in a bush or tree at the beginning of a round and snatch points without engaging in a single battle.
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“Finally, it’s over for campers”
How is the community reacting? On X.com, some players are happy that bush camping has come to an end and that they will no longer get team members who reached the Unreal rank just by hiding.
tourensexe via X: “Finally, it’s over for campers lmao.”
Safyy via X: “Now I can finally get good teammates and not drones.”
Other players state that this change will directly weaken the streamer bushcampdad:
Some players also explained that it wouldn’t change anything. They would find ways to camp their way through the matches. One player suggested trying with fall damage.
bushcampdad himself also commented on X.com about the change and wrote: “I got nerfed! Don’t worry, chat, I’ve come up with some new strategies.” It remains to be seen what strategies he will use in the future to obtain the highest ranks.
In Pokémon GO, your bag can quickly burst with items. When clearing out, there are items that you should preferably not throw away.
The capacity in your item bag is limited in Pokémon GO. Increasing capacity costs PokéCoins, for which you must either invest time or money. Therefore, most trainers probably frequently hit the limit of the bag and are well aware of the message Your bag is full.
Therefore, it is necessary to clean out the item bag more often and free it from unnecessary items. After we have already explained which items you can throw away without any concerns, we now list which items you should rather not throw away.
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These items belong in every item bag!
Max Revives: Max revives have a significant advantage over regular revives. They not only revive your Pokémon but also heal all hit points at the same time. This way, you can save time and space.
If you need to quickly make your Pokémon fit again in the middle of a raid, the max revive is the best and fastest item for this purpose. And since the max revive is essentially a normal revive and a max potion in one, you only need one space in the item bag instead of two.
Golden Razz Berry: The golden razz berry is the best berry in the game to increase the chances of a successful catch. They are especially useful when you have successfully defeated a raid boss and the successful catch is important to you.
Golden razz berries are also comparatively difficult to obtain in Pokémon GO. You can receive them through raids and in the battle league, but not by spinning PokéStops or through gifts from friends. Therefore, you should use them wisely and not throw them away when cleaning out.
Silver Pinap Berry: Similar to the golden razz berry, you should also better not throw away the silver pinap berry. It increases the catch chance more than the regular razz berry and also gives you more candies than the regular pinap berry.
The silver pinap berry is also, like the golden razz berry, harder to get in the game. Since you can also save space with it compared to regular razz and pinap berries, you should not do without it. More on the bonuses of the silver pinap berry.
Fast and Charged TMs: With these two items, you can teach your Pokémon other moves. Since you have no way of determining the new moves during this, it may sometimes take several of these items until you get the desired move.
Therefore, you should always have some of these TMs to quickly teach desired moves to new Pokémon.
Rare Candies and XL Rare Candies: You should also not throw away rare candies. They are hard to come by and very powerful, as you can also convert them to candies for legendary Pokémon that are otherwise very hard to obtain.
Which items should I also not throw away? Of course, you should also not throw away the items that you almost exclusively get for PokéCoins from your bag. This includes items like incense, lure modules, star pieces, raid passes, or Poffins. You should also never throw away the max TMs.
For these items, however, the question of whether they should be thrown away or not is probably not a question for most.
What do you think about the topic? Which items do you always have in your bag and never throw away? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. You can also find an overview of the upcoming events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.
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With the update 29.00, Lego Fortnite has received a comprehensive update. It includes stylish new sets and decorative elements. However, you will have to pay quite a bit for some of these.Many players are far from enthusiastic about this and are calling for a boycott of the high prices.
With the new Chapter 5 Season 2, Fortnite has also introduced new content for LEGO Fortnite. However, the excitement among fans is limited: All new building components are paid content, and there is no chance to earn them for free.
Three new sets for LEGO, but the prices are quite steep
What are the prices of the new sets? There are a total of three sets with new parts and objects that are expected to appear in the shop in the coming weeks (via fortnite.com):
Boardwalk Package: Includes 7 building components and 44 decorative objects. The cost is 1,900 V-Bucks.
Durrr Burger Package: Includes 3 building components and 42 decorative objects. The cost is 2,000 V-Bucks.
“Lion Knight Castle” Package: Includes 10 building components and 64 decorative objects. The price is 2,500 V-Bucks.
The first two sets are expected to be available in the shop by March 10, while the third set, the Knight’s Castle, is expected to be available from March 17.
How much does the fun cost in euros? If you definitely want all three sets, you will need to spend 5,400 V-Bucks. That equates to about 55 euros if you cleverly combine the V-Bucks bundles.
Can you earn the LEGO sets for free? No, there is no other option to obtain the mentioned sets.
Players react angrily and complain about the high prices
How are the players reacting?On Reddit, discussions about the new content are already taking place, and the reactions are far from positive. Many state that such content should be boycotted until LEGO Fortnite is in an acceptable state. LEGO Fortnite is fun, but it simply lacks too much as of now. One person explains:
There aren’t even close to enough contents, and the game [LEGO Fortnite] is still buggy. This is honestly an insult. They should have spent the time and resources they are putting into these monetary kits to give us more free content that the game desperately needs.
What happens next? Many hope that Fortnite will get back on track with LEGO. For many, LEGO Fortnite is a game mode that can still be fun even when one is not in the mood for Fortnite itself. This is also the opinion of our MeinMMO editor Dariusz:
A player buys a new processor. But only Intel’s support can explain that it is a fake product. The user has purchased an almost perfect counterfeit.
A player reports on reddit that he has bought a new Intel processor. The Intel i9-10900K costs around 400 euros and is still an excellent CPU despite its age (released in 2020).
At first glance, the purchased processor looks like an official i9-10900K in the photo, which you can buy for around 400 euros on Amazon or from other retailers. In reality, however, it is just a cheap “Intel Pentium.”
The customer support from Intel explains this to the puzzled buyer. In the user’s email, you can also see that he bought the product on Amazon.
2D matrix on CPU indicates it is a counterfeit
How can you recognizethe counterfeit? Intel processors have a so-called 2D matrix. This 2D matrix looks like an elongated QR code at first glance. However, it contains the serial number of the processor. With this, you can find out what processor you have and how long the warranty still runs. Intel also states this on its official website.
The customer support explains to the shocked player that the purchased processor is an “Intel Pentium.” These processors are significantly cheaper, usually available for under 100 euros. Typically, these are budget processors for low-cost office systems.
Can you check this yourself? Yes, you can. The easiest way is actually to download Intel’s official “Reverse Logistic Toolkit” software and use it to scan the 2D matrix on your processor. Theoretically, you could also download third-party apps that have the capability to decode 2D matrices.
Is this possible with AMD as well? Yes, with AMD you can also check your product, but there is no 2D matrix; instead, there is “only” a code that you can compare (via AMD.com). The code is located directly on the CPU and on the sales box.
How to protect yourself against fake products and strange offers
Check prices: In general, suspicious prices are always a good sign. If a product is being sold significantly below market value, you can be sure that something is not right.
Check reviews and sellers: Take a close look at who you are buying from. With “Sold and shipped by Amazon,” you rarely go wrong, but with other sellers, you should check who is selling. New sellers with few reviews are more questionable, but they may just be new merchants. If the sellers lack a proper imprint or if the information is incorrect or you end up nowhere, these are better indications.
Amazon sells the product itself: In some cases, you can also get a counterfeit when buying directly through Amazon. There are always users who report that other buyers purchase items on Amazon and then secretly swap the contents.
You can only partially protect yourself against this; after all, Amazon offers buyer protection. However, this doesn’t always help, as a family man recently found out. In this case, Amazon promptly denied the refund for the fake product:
In Fortnite, the servers, after being maintained for an incredibly long time, are finally accessible. What you should know about queues and server status is here.
Update, 09:46 AM: The servers are now active and players can log into Fortnite after downloading a new but small update. However, expect short queues.
Saturday, 09.03.2024
02:22 AM
We say goodbye for now and take a nap. We’ll be back on site early tomorrow morning, continuing to provide updates for you if the servers are still inactive. Until then, we wish you a good night!
01:44 AM
Server Down extended for several more hours
The maintenance has been extended by another two hours. You can expect the start of the new season around 4 or 5 AM, unless Epic Games extends the maintenance again. (via status.epicgames.com)
01:00 AM
The new update file for version 29.00 is now gradually rolling out across all platforms. PC and Android can already download the update, while console players will have to wait a bit longer.
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Note, even if the new update is released between 2-3 AM German time, it doesn’t mean the servers will work or be open afterward.
Epic could extend the downtime further depending on the severity of the issues surrounding the servers.
00:01 AM
Good morning and have a nice Saturday night, we keep an eye on the channels of Epic Games, but so far there are still no new news regarding the servers. So we will have to wait a few more hours until the developers give the ne
Friday, 08.03.2024
11:05 PM
We will report again if there is no new information by midnight, to assist you again and provide fresh info regarding the servers. If you’d rather go to sleep by then, we wish you a good night!
11:00 PM
There is no new information about the Fortnite servers. Nevertheless, Shiina, a reliable leaker from the Fortnite scene, has recorded footage of the upcoming Lava mode.
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The servers should be back up and running according to Epic Games between 2 and 3 AM German time. We will report back at 11 PM unless the developers reveal new information in the meantime. Until then!
10:10 PM
New update for Season 2 aims to address server issues
Epic Games continues to monitor the ongoing server issues. In about 5 hours, players will be able to download a new version of update 29.00 that should work. However, the team is still working to solve the problem, according to Epic Games.
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Fortnite has extended the Server Down on its official Epic Games Status page. It is now set to last an additional five hours. We will keep you updated. (via epicgames.com)
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Only a few hours left until you can venture into the new season. However, to prepare and know where you will soon land, we have picked the new map for Season 2 for you. It was fished out from the data by leakers.
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In the meantime, Epic Games is getting its developer account back on iOS. This means Epic Games can further develop its Epic Games Store on iOS, allowing iOS players to soon play Fortnite on their iPhones again.
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According to the official status page of Epic Games, maintenance is now expected to last until 10 PM German time. Whether this actually means the end of the server downtime has yet to be confirmed. (via epicgames.com)
6:39 PM
The servers are still not active, but leakers have compiled all items and skins in a video that are hidden in the data of update 29.00. Check it out if you’re curious:
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The developers still have not commented on why the downtime is being extended by 8 hours. While some players are puzzled and can hardly wait to play, others are already looking forward to the collaboration between Fortnite and the singer “Juice WRLD”.
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For all “Star Wars” fans among you, there is supposed to be a new collaboration with the franchise and Fortnite. A new blaster has been discovered in the data, indicating an upcoming collaboration.
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Epic Games has now announced that the servers will only go online after an additional 8 hours. It will be a long downtime. Nevertheless, we will keep you updated.
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According to leakers, four major updates and a minor one are expected to be released during Season 2. Epic Games has thus prepared a lot of content for this mythological season:
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As the servers remain offline for several hours, we now ask you which skins you would like to see from Greek mythology? So far, only gods and a few mythical beings have been immortalized as skins, but the Minotaur or demigods like Hercules are missing. It will be interesting to see which skins Fortnite has prepared.
2:40 PM
Epic Games has commented on the server downtime. They are working on updates in the background and this is causing delays in the start of Season 2. For this reason, maintenance is lasting a few hours longer than usual.
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Although the queue is just an illusion so far, many fans hope that the servers will be activated soon. We are also persistently trying to log in, but Epic Games has neither announced an end nor have we been able to access the servers.
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If you want to test the new weapons from Season 2 before a round of Battle Royale, you can access and try them immediately in Fortnite’s Creative Mode.
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Despite several attempts to log in, we have not been able to get into the game. The queue keeps showing us the message “Servers are not responding”. However, we will keep at it!
1:20 PM
Fortnite has now started letting its fans into the ancient gates of Season 2 with queues. The queue times are about a minute but could extend depending on the size of the rush. Additionally, it might also be the case that despite the queue, you do not get into the game. For example, I could not get into the game!
1:08 PM
A temporary mode is expected to appear during the season. Ground full of lava is said to engulf the entire map in lava. Leakers have discovered the old mode in the data, and this is expected to be available to you in the coming weeks:
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Ares is supposed to be the upcoming skin for the Crew Pack in April 2024, according to leakers. He can already be found in his arena. There you can challenge him:
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Epic Games briefly started using queues but then removed them again. The servers still do not respond, and according to the server status of the Twitter account, there is also no news to be heard. It is quite possible that the servers will be brought back online in the next 1-2 hours.
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According to Hypex, a trusted leaker in the Fortnite scene, a burning hammer is even expected to be added as a mythical weapon during the season:
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New medals are supposed to replace the old ones from Chapter 5 Season 1. To obtain them, you must defeat the gods and steal their medals. Four are known:
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If you have downloaded the update, you still cannot log in. The servers are still not responding. If Epic Games comments on the server downtime, we will inform you.
The update has now been provided and brings you 15.400 GB of data for the PS5 that you need to download. If you have downloaded the update, you still have to wait since the servers are not responding.
We are continuously updating the patch notes in our other overview with new information, so check it out:
What is happening today in Fortnite? Today marks the start of Chapter 5 Season 2 in Fortnite, also known as “Myths and Mortals”. The new season revolves around Greek mythology and gods. Several skins have been revealed, including Zeus, Artemis, Ares, and Hades.
We now list all the important information about the big downtime and show you everything regarding the time and the update. During the update, we will be live and keep you updated on when the servers will be back online. We will also provide you with leaks.
If you still want to see the trailer for Chapter 5 Season 2, we have the right video for you:
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Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals showcases battles with gods
Fortnite: Server Down – When and for how long will they be offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers are scheduled to be shut down at 09:00 AM German time. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to look for new rounds from 8:30 AM onwards.
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When can you play again? This is a major update. It is likely that Epic Games may not get the servers back up and running until around 1:00 PM or even 2:00 PM. But this is not confirmed.
When will the patch notes come? After every major update, such as the start of a season, Epic Games will release a huge list of all patch notes. If these become known, we will list them in a separate article.
What content could come with Update 29.00?
In advance, Epic Games revealed some teasers announcing upcoming content for Chapter 5 Season 2. This includes skins as well as the new setting and the season title. You can expect the following:
Season 2 is called: Myths and Mortals
The theme revolves around Greek mythology
Gods will be playable as skins in Fortnite
New weapons and powers of the gods will be added to the players’ arsenal
There will be new content for LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing
These were all important details regarding the server down summarized briefly. If you want to stay updated, feel free to bookmark this article. We will continuously update this post.
Routes can present some difficulties in Pokémon GO. A trainer has encountered one of the more unique types that forced him to abandon the route.
What are routes? Routes are a feature in Pokémon GO where trainers from the community can record and submit their own paths. Once approved by Niantic, all trainers can follow these routes and may encounter NPC Mateo or even find Zygarde cells.
When completing routes, you may need to overcome both some elevation and longer distances. A somewhat different obstacle has arisen for a trainer now, which forced him to abandon the route.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
Force majeure leads to route abandonment
Why did the trainer have to abandon the route? As the trainer reports on Reddit and shows in a photo, the route runs right next to a river. And this river has overflowed onto the path of the route, leaving the trainer with only 2 options: wade through the water or abandon the route. Understandably, the trainer chose the second option.
Especially frustrating: the trainer was only 134 meters away from successfully completing the route. And so far he hadn’t found any Zygarde cells on that route. He might have been able to grab some in the last meters – if the river water hadn’t gotten in the way.
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What does the community say about this? The community has provided answers to the author’s question of whether the path for Zygarde cells is worth it, along with some advice for the trainer.
Just use surf, writes a Redditor referencing the main Pokémon games.
Dedication to the cause is only for those who have the strongest will, reads another comment.
We are Pokémon GO players…. Of course we will enter the terrain and walk through the mud for 0 Zygarde cells at the end of the route, is also read in the comments.
Nope!!! They probably won’t even be there, says a commentator, referring to the chance that Zygarde cells appear on a route.
What do you think about this situation? Would you have made the same decision as the trainer and abandoned the route at this point, or would you have ventured through the water? Have you experienced similar frustrating situations on routes? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. We also have an overview of upcoming events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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You can currently watch the crime series Broadchurch for free on Freevee on Amazon. Out of the three available seasons, two are accessible here.
What kind of series is it? Broadchurch is a British drama and crime series. It features Doctor Who star David Tennant and Olivia Colman as two detectives who must solve a shocking murder.
The series is extremely popular and has been well received by both critics and audiences. Broadchurch boasts a proud rating of 8.4 stars on IMDB with 126,044 ratings.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the crime series is also rated very highly:
92% on the Tomatometer
91% Audience Score
Here you can see a trailer for Broadchurch:
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German trailer for Broadchurch with David Tennant and Olivia Colman
What is Broadchurch about? At the center of the story is an idyllic coastal town that is thrown into turmoil one day.
Eleven-year-old Danny Latimer is found murdered under the local cliffs. Now, Ellie Miller and Alec Hardy must investigate who is responsible for this act.
Along the way, they uncover all sorts of secrets about the seemingly quiet place. In addition, there are many conflicts and accusations among the villagers, and the media becomes aware of the events, causing even more unrest.
How can you watch the series for free? Through Freevee, Amazon’s video platform, you can stream the first two seasons of the crime series for free. Keep in mind that there are ad interruptions.
What is Freevee? Freevee belongs to Amazon and is a streaming service where you can watch series and movies completely for free. Since the service is funded by ads, you will experience small interruptions.
The actress Olivia Colman already knew who the culprit was in the series before filming began. However, this was a mistake on the part of the producers, and she was not allowed to tell anyone – not even the person who played the culprit.
The community of Helldivers 2 argued with the developers of the shooter because some nerfs were not well received. Now the studio’s employees receive support from some fans.
Why are the employees threatened with “punishment”?
Helldivers 2 nerfed the best weapons in the game with a patch on Wednesday, March 6, the best weapons of the game.
Some employees of the developer studio Arrowhead snapped at the peak of criticism and responded with snappy comments. One developer wrote on Reddit that the criticism was a “skill issue”, and a Discord moderator joked about the players’ “whining” (via Reddit).
The developers’ comments, in turn, caused renewed upset among the players, some of whom even demanded the dismissal of individual employees (via old.reddit).
What kind of punishment is threatened? Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead, intervened in the discussions on Reddit and explained that a response like “git good” does not follow the studio’s guidelines for proper communication, is emotional, and that the criticism of the patch was seen as a personal attack.
In another comment on Reddit, Pilestedt also explained that the studio will teach its developers how to represent the company correctly.
Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
“You are the worst kind of customers”
What kind of support has there been now? On Reddit, the user “MrWaterplant” has now spoken out against the criticism of the developers and the demand for dismissals. The player clearly stands up for the studio’s employees and receives support in the form of over 26,000 upvotes.
MrWaterplant clearly states in his post: “No, developers should not lose their jobs just because they rightly get upset when they are harassed around the clock by adults acting like children about video games.”
During his 200-word text, he explained that the complaining players are the worst kind of customers:
You (those of you who scream at the developers, say it is unacceptable that people are angry at you, and demand they lose their jobs) are the worst kind of person and customer. I pray for the members of the community team, the developers, and all employees who have had to deal with your whining and harassment throughout this game’s lifecycle and will continue to do so.
In the comments under MrWaterplant’s post, various factions of the community are also represented again. Some agree that the player is right when he says the community has gone too far. Others say the developers have behaved wrongly.
Some commentators also conclude that this whole topic is typical for Reddit, and some users are annoyed by both sides. The players just want to discover posts about the game and not many long threads where either the developers or the community is being complained about.
For many months, Pia Shurjoka Scholz has been confronted with criticism and malicious comments in the German Twitch scene. One of her critics is Tobias Huch, against whom she has now successfully obtained a temporary injunction in court.
There have been tensions between Pia Shurjoka Scholz and Tobias Huch for some time. Some streamers, YouTubers, and content creators like Scurrows, KuchenTV, MontanaBlack88, and also Tobias Huch regularly attack the streamer.
The fact that Shurjoka became massively targeted by various influencers and opinion bloggers began with her being awarded Player of the Year 2023. That was in May 2023. Since then, hundreds of videos have appeared on YouTube positioning themselves against Shurjoka.
Tobias Huch has repeatedly expressed criticism of Shurjoka in recent months and has published a considerable number of reaction videos in which she was prominently featured in the thumbnail and her name appeared in the title.
Now Shurjoka has been able to obtain a temporary injunction against YouTuber and FDP politician Tobias Huch in court.
A small excerpt of the videos (as of: 08.03.24)
This is the court ruling: Shurjoka announced on X that the Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main classified the statements made by Tobias Huch as impermissible defamatory criticism violating personal rights.
The streamer also writes:
[…] He is obliged to remove and refrain from the affected videos, streams, tweets, and other contributions as they are unlawful.
Shurjoka wins case: Temporary injunction against Tobias Huch
Shurjoka further explained on X that it is a temporary injunction and that the legal options have not yet been fully exhausted. Because there is the possibility of appealing to the next higher instance – the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main. As Shurjoka emphasizes, she was able to enforce all submitted injunction requests against Tobias Huch in a proceeding last week.
Which injunction requests these are in detail has not yet been disclosed by the streamer.
The court decision obliges Tobias Huch to refrain from the statements listed in the injunction and to remove videos, streams, tweets, and other contributions that contain these statements as they have been classified as unlawful.
This is what Tobias Huch says about the ruling: The YouTuber emphasized on X that this is a highly controversial provisional ruling, thus not a judgment. He will extensively address the issue and appeal to the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt. The written ruling has not been made public.
According to Tobias Huch, the proceeding was about:
Specifically, it was about my criticism of her regarding her behavior towards the Jewish influencer Der_aqeualist. I was provisionally (!) prohibited from making a statement about that. Shurjoka can share what was really prohibited.
Shurjoka reacted in a stream in September 2023 to the TikTok influencer and YouTuber Der Äqualist. She said she had seen videos (via X) from her in which extremely problematic takes on slavery and the relativization and associated trivialization of the Holocaust were expressed.
Later, Shurjoka apologized for her tone towards Der Äqualist on X and emphasized that her (Shurjoka’s) reaction was disrespectful, but she stands by her classification.
Tobias Huch also set up a donation page where he also addresses the dispute:
[…] Or is it a Shurjoka who causes harm with her toxic bubble among opinion YouTubers – whose opinions she does not like – when she tries to cancel them? For example, the streamer KuchenTV was recently banned on Twitch after she incited against his account on Twitter. The mass reports led to his ban. Currently, Shurjoka has identified me as an opponent and is suing me because she does not like what I say about her, after she spread about the Jewish influencer “Der Aequalist” that she would relativize the Holocaust. She sees my statements as impermissible. My lawyers and I see it differently. In the end, the courts will have to decide. The next instance is the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt. […]
After the ruling, Tobias Huch also uploaded a video about Shurjoka today, on March 8, 2024. These reaction videos and others from other streamers and YouTubers like KuchenTV and Scurrows have regularly put her in the spotlight.
The choice weapon in Elden Ring completely changes how the game feels. An extraordinary sword seems to have particularly captured the community’s attention.
Which sword is it? The sword in question appears in all games by FromSoftware. Be it in Demons Souls, Dark Souls 1–3, Bloodborne, or Elden Ring. We are talking about the “Dark moon Greatsword” or Dunkelmondlicht-Großschwert in German. The fact that this sword appears in all FromSoftware games is certainly a reason for its legendary status among fans.
However, the sword is not simply present in every game of the developer; it is also one of the best weapons in Elden Ring.
How do I obtain the weapon? The sword is a quest reward for the “Ranni Quest.” Since the quest is quite long, you can find a detailed guide to the quest here, where you will receive the weapon at the end. However, you should not complete the quest solely for the reward, but also because you learn a lot about the game world there.
Here you can see the first trailer for the new DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree.”
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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’
The weapon has long reached legendary status
What do the fans think of the weapon? Fans love their Dark moon Greatsword. Few weapons from any game are as cherished by players as this sword from Elden Ring.
Recently, a simple image of the weapon on Reddit was enough to make many fans rave. Besides its good stats, players also appreciate the weapon visually.
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On Reddit Gamingwiththereaper writes: “Ahhh … you have been by my side all along. My true mentor … my shining moon …”
MistahPoptarts explains below why he loves the sword so much: “Yes, this sword is STRONG. Landing a charged heavy attack does so much damage and stagger.”
BandicootGood5246 responds to him: “Gideon, I literally took him out in 2 shots on my first playthrough. I had no idea he was that weak, but man, that surprised me.”
True-King-Of-Heroes also finds words for the sword: “Yeah … if you use it correctly, it can carry you through the whole game. It’s also good for minimizing MP consumption while giving the player a powerful tool for clearing enemies. Plus, it inflicts frostbite, which is always a good bonus.”
AMW9000 concludes with the highest praise: “I love this weapon.”
What if I had decided differently? This question is probably something everyone has asked themselves, and an interesting new game on Steam wants to answer this question in a special way.
What kind of game is this? We’re talking about The Alters, a sci-fi game with adventure, survival, and base-building elements that tells one of the craziest stories you can imagine. The game is set to release in 2024 on Steam and comes from the same creators as Frostpunk and This War of Mine.
What is the story about? At the beginning, Jan, the character the game revolves around, lands on a hostile planet with his spaceship. This planet is so close to the sun that his spaceship must constantly move, or the radiation from the sun will take him out.
To escape the planet, he needs to gather new fuel and keep the ship in good condition, but this is hardly achievable alone.
Here you can watch the trailer for The Alters
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The Alters shows its gameplay trailer with clones who have made different life choices
If I have no friends, I’ll just clone myself
What makes the story interesting? The story becomes thrilling when Jan clones himself. Here, not just replicas are created, but alternative versions of the character.
In plain terms: What if Jan had become a doctor? Or a mechanic? Or a gaming journalist? Each clone of the protagonist reflects one of those life questions that the character has made a different decision about before.
Each clone or Alter, as they are called in the game, has its own needs, feelings, and goals. While the technician, for example, wants better food to boost morale, the scientist-Alter says that food paste is sufficient and provides everything a person needs – taste? Overrated – after all, you want to save resources.
This is what the decisions look like.
What is the goal of the game? The goal of the game is to leave the planet. To achieve this, resources must be collected to refuel the ship. However, the real challenge lies in keeping the Alters’ morale high – they often can’t get along and like to argue. If you’re not careful, you’ll only be mediating disputes and will be caught by the sun, which means death.
What does the community think of the new trailer? On Reddit, the trailer was shared in a post. Below, there are initial reactions to the video. Cilantro42 writes under the post: “I was a bit undecided until the reveal that the Alters are different versions of your character if they had made different decisions in life. That’s such an interesting concept.”
Kiroqi also finds the trailer interesting on Reddit: “The original concept of the game alone was interesting enough, but this mix of gameplay makes me even more curious.”
ldc also writes on Reddit: “I am so excited for this game. I hope it can capture the same strategy/narrative mood as the few gems we have, like Frostpunk.”
With the Batman: Arkham trilogy, the developers at Rocksteady Studios made a name for themselves. Now you can catch up on the three – still great! – adventures of the Bat at a bargain price on PlayStation. Don’t worry: The games are much better than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League!
Which games are we talking about exactly? The Batman: Arkham Collection consists of Batman: Arkham Asylum (from 2009), Batman: Arkham City (2011), and Batman: Arkham Knight (2015).
All three games are cinematic action-adventures where you control your hero from a third-person perspective, built on several gameplay pillars:
Eliminating local guards one by one through stealth.
Sending opponents to the ground in direct confrontation with punches – targeted counters and long punch and kick combos are easy to learn.
Utilizing gadgets like a grappling hook or explosive gel while sneaking, fighting, and solving puzzles.
While the first part is set in the manageable (but incredibly atmospheric) Arkham Asylum, the series opens up significantly with the two sequels. In these, you play as Batman, bringing law and order to the sprawling Gotham (or parts of the city).
What do I need to know about the PlayStation Sale? Until March 14, 2024, at 00:59, you can secure the entire Batman: Arkham Trilogy for PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 for just €7.79 instead of €59.99. Where? Well, in the PlayStation Store! If you are not familiar with the Arkham trilogy, we give it a clear recommendation.
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The Batman: Arkham Collection stands for excellently staged and excitingly narrated single-player experiences that focus on capturing the Batman fantasy as best as possible from the very first second.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, on the other hand, sits between chairs, wanting to stage well while also trying to keep as many players engaged with the service model for the long term. This suffers in terms of storyline, characters, enemy designs, and the variety of challenges. If you are looking for other licensed games that capture their templates well, check this out: 5 games based on movies, series, or books that are really good for that reason
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Helldivers 2 has announced a new Battle Pass called “Cutting Edge” with new weapons and armor.
What is Warbond: Cutting Edge? This is a type of free Battle Pass where you can spend your medals to unlock weapons, armor, and capes.
Warbond: Cutting Edge (English: Warbond: Cutting Edge) will be the first content update for Helldivers 2.
Currently, there are already two Warbonds in the co-op shooter:
Warbound: Helldivers Mobilize
Premium Warbound: Steeled Veterans
When is Warbond: Cutting Edge coming out? The new Warbond will be released on March 14 for PC and PS5.
Here you can see the trailer for the upcoming update:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
Helldivers 2 Warbond: Cutting Edge – All Content
What new content does Cutting Edge bring? With the new Warbond, Helldivers 2 will receive a whole range of new content, including weapons and armor. Here you can see an overview of everything that awaits you:
3 new armor sets:
EX-03-PROTOTYP 3
EX-16-PROTOTYP 16
EX-00-PROTOTYP X
3 new primary weapons:
ARC-12 Blitzer (shotgun)
LAS-16 Sickle (energy weapon)
SG-8P Punisher Plasma (shotgun)
New capes
A new secondary weapon
LAS-7 Dagger (pistol)
New grenade: G-23 Stun (stun grenade)
Helldivers 2 Warbond Cutting Edge new armorsHelldivers 2 Warbond Cutting Edge new primary weapons
Warbond: Cutting Edge – New Weapons Pack a Punch
What can the new weapons do? The trailer for the Warbond “Cutting Edge” already gave us an idea of what the new weapons can do.
The new shotgun “ARC-12 Blitzer” fires a charge of bolts that can fry multiple enemies at once.
The energy weapon “LAS-16 Sickle” appears to be an assault rifle that fires laser shots. The PlayStation Blog also reveals that the rifle fires in bursts and does not require reloading. However, if you overheat the weapon, you will need to install a new cooling system. This is akin to reloading.
The “SG-8P PLASMA PUNISHER” is also listed as a shotgun since it is a modified variant of the “Punisher” shotgun already available in the game. In the trailer, however, the “SG-8P PLASMA PUNISHER” seems more like a kind of grenade launcher, as it fires exploding plasma rounds.
It seems that the new armors also come with special abilities. For instance, the PlayStation Blog states that the EX-16 PROTOTYPE 16 generates a strong magnetic field.
Inside the EX-00 PROTOTYPE X, there are cables that are supposed to operate at 400,000 volts. In addition, the armor is insulated with a rubber underlayer.
In Last Epoch, you specifically farm loot with the prophecies in the Circle of Fortune. How they work and what you need for it can be found here on MeinMMO.
The Circle of Fortune and the Trader Guild are the two factions in Last Epoch. They offer players two different options to specifically obtain better equipment for their builds. Especially for those who like to farm and complete quests “on their own”, the Circle is well suited.
How do I join the Circle of Fortune? In the Circle of Fortune (also known as CoF), you use the mechanics of the prophecies to specifically farm certain types of items. There are two different options to join the CoF. In any case, you must reach the upper district of Maj’Elka in Act 9 of the campaign.
You play the main story up to this point.
You take the detour through the dungeons in Last Epoch to open a shortcut to Chapter 9.
In Act 9, you will meet the NPC Zerrick. After he gives you some information about the two factions, you can familiarize yourself with the factions. To join the CoF, go to the Observatory.
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Last Epoch: Faction of the Merchant Guild or Circle of Fate – These are the advantages
How to Use the Prophecies
How do I use the prophecies? In the Observatory, you will find the NPC Galila, the faction trader, and the NPC Sandrak, who will explain the prophecies to you. You will also receive the quest to complete a prophecy.
In the back area of the Observatory, you will find four telescopes. They represent certain types of drops:
North (Arctus Telescope): Armors
East (Eos Telescope): Weapons
South (Mesembrius Telescope): Rings, Amulets
West (Dysis Telescope): Idols, Runes, Keys, Shards
With N, E, S, W you switch through the telescopes.After selecting a prophecy, you will find it in your faction overview.
At the telescopes, you have the opportunity to switch between item types, so you do not need to run back and forth. The “currency” for the prophecies is Favor, which you collect for the faction after joining the CoF.
You choose a constellation at the telescope and then a prophecy that corresponds to an item drop, such as daggers, body armor, or shards for crafting. Some prophecies are tied to conditions, such as specific timelines or points in the campaign.
Once you have selected a prophecy, it appears in your faction overview and is essentially a quest. After completing the quest, you receive the drop and the prophecy is fulfilled.
What kind of quests are these? As a quest, you will be tasked with defeating a specific type of enemy (such as “Banished Mages”) in the open world, in an arena, or in a specific dungeon. It may also be that you have to kill a campaign boss for the drop.
The enemies related to the prophecies are somewhat robust. If you are having trouble in combat, it could be due to certain stats:
Can I change the prophecies? You can change and influence the prophecies. To change them, you roll a new constellation with favor. With the lenses you buy from the faction shop, you influence the prophecies regarding drop chance or conditions.
The lenses are divided into “Regional Lenses” that increase drop chances at specific telescopes and “Greater Lenses” that relate to more general chances and events. “Regional Lenses” require rank 2 and cost 350 favor, while “Greater Lenses” require different ranks and cost between 500 and 1,250 favor.
At the faction trader, you buy lenses for the prophecies – or new equipment.
Possible examples of “Regional Lenses”:
10% increased chance per rank to find helmets
15% increased chance per rank to find large idols
20% increased chance per rank to find bows
Possible examples of “Greater Lenses”:
100% reduced chance for prophecies to have arena/monolithic/dungeon events
100% reduced chance for prophecies to have campaign events
90% higher costs for all prophecies, but they offer double rewards upon completion
15% increased chance per rank to find unique items
15% increased chance per rank to find set items
To use the lenses, you must increase your rank in the Circle by collecting and exchanging favor. The higher your rank in the CoF, the more lens slots you can utilize – there are a total of three lens slots and 10 ranks in the faction. Rank 10 duplicates the items from drops through prophecies.
Tip: You do not always need to carry the lenses with you, you can simply store them in the stash in the area where the telescopes are located and take them into your inventory as needed. The lenses do not disappear after use.
Besides equipment, the playstyle is crucial for getting through well. Here you can find the best builds for each class in an overview:
How do I collect favor? You mainly receive favor by completing quests and by killing enemies. Collected favor can be exchanged for prophecies or items at the faction trader. These activities within the faction earn you reputation, which in turn increases your rank in the faction.
In addition to farming loot drops, blessings are a useful addition to your builds because they provide you with permanent bonuses. How to obtain them and what blessings are available can be found here: Last Epoch: List of all blessings and how to unlock them
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In recent days, a young man who calls himself the Chief of Complaints has gone viral. Twitch streamers like Trymacs are reacting to the 18-year-old with a lot of confusion, but also amusement.
Who is the Chief of Complaints? The Chief of Complaints is an 18-year-old man named Niclas Matthei, who seems to have a rather unusual hobby. He passionately reports illegally parked cars and has set himself the goal of reporting at least one illegally parked person in every municipality in Germany.
The young man claims to have reported over 4,000 illegal parkers. If a passing bystander catches him in the act and insults him, it often leads to a second report plus a civil lawsuit for defamation.
Trymacs is not thrilled with the 18-year-old. In his Twitch stream, Trymacs reacts to the Chief of Complaints and then uploads the reaction to YouTube. Trymacs shows a mix of anger, disbelief, and amusement in the video, as the situation seems so surreal.
Nevertheless, the streamer tries to show some understanding in the meantime. He thinks that he can understand if people are reported for blocking an intersection with their vehicle, for example. However, he reacts with confusion since the documentation from Spiegel TV mostly shows rather petty traffic violations.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
Please come to Spandau, we’ll do it together
Many other streamers are also reacting to the young man. The Twitch streamer HandofBlood, for instance, also reacts to the Chief of Complaints. He reacts completely without anger towards Niclas Matthei. In his video, he emphasizes that people should not be angry at him but rather see it with humor and just laugh about it.
However, HandofBlood goes a step further. He invites the Chief of Complaints to report people together in Spandau and then to play highway police together.
Tough message to the mayor of Gräfenhainichen
Staiy also addresses the young man in his video. He seems to have a bit more understanding of him. Staiy discusses in his video the letter from the mayor, which mentions that of all the reports by private individuals, only 10 have led to a fine.
Staiy also shows that Niclas Matthei criticizes the mayor on his Instagram channel. He emphasizes that his reports should have contributed to the fact that no donations were needed to finance a new playground, as seems to be the case in recent times.
Staiy considers this criticism to be valid and understands that the Chief of Complaints cannot comprehend why so many illegally parked cars are reported and yet donation funds are still needed. Staiy says that this is a tough message to the mayor, and a reaction is awaited.
This is how the community reacts to the 18-year-old: The community and most of the streamer’s videos react similarly to the young man. Some comment under Trymacs’ video:
turtlebeach7507 writes: I’m looking forward to the Frankfurt edition of the Chief of Complaints. He could easily have his own series on Netflix.
dieinfluencer comments: The Chief of Complaints is the final boss in the next Dark Souls
emlo73 notes: Germany simply needs such a person. For the meme, because it fits so well with Germany.
When Trymacs is not reacting to videos, he plays many survival games this year. Why he praises one of these games for getting punished can be read here:
Ruffy is currently in the Manga of One Piece on Egghead Island and is facing a dire situation – literally. One of his opponents is stepping it up and conjuring something that could be the most powerful hurdle on Ruffy’s path to becoming Pirate King.
Attention, Spoiler: This article discusses the events from Chapter 1109. If you want to read the chapter spoiler-free, come back at a later time.
Which opponents are we talking about? The Five Elders are the ones in question. Saturn is one of the members and has already traveled to Egghead Island to get the situation under control. However, he didn’t anticipate Ruffy’s Gear 5 power: The rubber man slams Saturn and throws him around like a frisbee.
But Saturn returns and begins to perform a summoning. Suddenly, four gigantic black pillars hit the ground. Sanji exclaims that this phenomenon also occurred when Saturn appeared.
Since Oda added the hint “The planets are aligned,” it is assumed that Saturn is summoning the remaining members of the Five Elders. They stand (after Imu) at the top of the World Government and will engage in the most intense battle with Ruffy that he has ever faced.
The Egghead Island Arc has received a new opening that you can listen to here:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
What the Five Elders can do in One Piece
What are the capabilities of the Five Elders? The Five Elders consist of old men named after planets. Their names are:
Shepherd Ju Peter (Jupiter)
Topman Warcury (Mercury)
Marcus Mars (Mars)
Jaygarcia Saturn (Saturn)
Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro (Venus)
The remaining planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are the namesakes of the Ancient Weapons. It seems that the Five Elders do not age. Their appearance has not changed in 20 years.
The Five Elders have hardly changed in appearance.
The Five Elders possess the greatest political power. Their word is law, as they stand at the top of the World Government. However, they are not only politically powerful but also formidable in combat. In one chapter, it was already shown that the Five Elders can transform into dark figures.
The only one of the Five Elders who has already shown himself in battle is Saturn. He can transform into a large demonic spider with six legs and two horns.
He is immune to other devil fruit powers like that of Jewelry Bonney and has high resistance. With his clawed legs, he can impale others. Moreover, just his gaze is enough to injure others.
If all Five Elders were to enter the battlefield, it would be tight for Ruffy. Only Imu could represent an even greater threat on the side of the World Government. The resolution of who Ruffy’s opponent will be may come in the next chapter, which will be released on March 17, 2024.
