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FPS Boost! Recommended Graphics & Game Settings for Path of Exile 2 0.5.0
After the release of Path of Exile 2 0.5.0, many players wanted to know how to change settings to get the best gaming experience. Below, I will explain and offer suggestions on both graphics and game settings.
Graphics SettingsFirst, the renderer. The default DirectX 12 is sufficient. However, based on experience with previous versions, if you experience stuttering when using DirectX 12 or Vulcan, switching to the other should resolve the issue.
Next, display settings. I personally recommend full-screen mode, as this ensures smooth switching between windows using Alt+Tab. Enabling Vsync, dynamic resolution, and window resolution upscale mode is unnecessary. The default game brightness also doesn't need adjustment, although HDR can be enabled to improve color gradation and contrast.
As for detail settings, I recommend setting texture quality to high. In testing, high and medium texture quality did not significantly affect FPS or performance. Therefore, as long as your computer configuration isn't too poor, you can choose to use a higher texture quality.
Regarding lighting and shadows, there's a significant impact. When you enable shadows only, FPS will increase significantly, by approximately 40 frames. This is probably the most noticeable FPS increase of all settings. However, if your computer's performance isn't sufficient, you can reduce shadow quality after enabling shadows only to reduce stuttering, which won't have a major impact on the gaming experience.
Both bloom and water detail level are recommended to be set to the highest. The number of lights can be chosen according to the player's needs and configuration. It's recommended to enable NVIDIA Reflex and boost to reduce system latency, and then set the FPS cap to the monitor's refresh rate. Triple buffering is recommended to be turned off.
Finally, I suggest you set the target frame rate to the highest, which will help you spot enemies quickly and ensure smooth combat. I also strongly recommend enabling Engine multi-threading to ensure that players with less powerful computers can smoothly complete complex tasks.
Game SettingsFirst, for language settings, simply choose the appropriate language based on your native language. However, if you mind, you can turn on the profanity filter. Secondly, if you want to enable item filters, you need to select your preferred item filter under the guidance.
Additionally, general key pickup, auto equip, tutorials, gem cutting restrictions, and equipment restrictions should all be unchecked. However, the pause function must be enabled; it's very useful.
Secondly, keep sprinting while moving is really useful, so you don't have to hold down the sprint key. However, whether or not to use the "attack in place key stops move" function depends on your control habits. When you use WASD to move, you can turn this function off, but when you use the mouse for movement and attack, it's definitely a good choice. As for camera rotation effects, if you don't feel dizzy while moving, you don't need to worry about them.
By the way, for controller players, I need to remind you here. Given that teamwork is more important than solo play in this game, and controllers have limited control buttons, I suggest prioritizing the revive skill. We should revive teammates before attacking enemies.
Next, let's look at the UI settings, which contain many details. First, the default scaling settings are sufficient for most players. For the mouse cursor, I recommend increasing the contrast. Because the in-game visuals are rich and colorful, it's easy to lose sight of the cursor. Of course, you can further enlarge the pointer for better visibility. Next, make sure to always show slots and their full descriptions. Also, ensure all options for "gem utility pop-up" and "currency quick UI" are checked.
As for the HUD, make sure to check "flask buffs," "show aura icons," and "show monster resistance icons." This information helps players stay informed about game dynamics in real time.
Sound settings are straightforward; just ensure your audio mixing is correct when using headphones. However, if you want to listen to music in the background, I suggest maximizing the item filter sound and then lowering other volumes as needed. This way, you can enjoy music without affecting gameplay.
Finally, let's talk about keyboard settings. While the default hotkeys are quite useful, I have some minor tweaks to enhance the gaming experience. If you have small hands and find it difficult to use WASD and the 1 key simultaneously, you can assign the skill corresponding to 1 to the mouse, such as the middle mouse button. For example, if a player feels a sense of pride seeing their $1 and checks it frequently, consider setting a shortcut for viewing your inventory.
These are the settings adjustments I believe can improve the Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 gaming experience greatly. Try them out and see if they suit your computer!
Forza Horizon 6 Players Are Already Disappointed With New Forza Aero Redesign - Here's Why
Forza Horizon series has a long-standing problem with its aerodynamic rear wing, Forza Aero, which is poorly designed.
The publisher announced a redesign of Forza Aero in Forza Horizon 6, generating considerable excitement among players. However, leaked gameplay footage quickly turned the community's anticipation into disappointment.
Below, we'll explain in detail why players are disappointed with this Forza Aero redesign:
Design FailureThe redesigned "new" rear wing uses a support structure called a "Swan Neck", this design became popular in top-level racing events a decade ago because of its aerodynamic advantages.
However, incorporating this professionally geared design into a game feels very strange.
Misaligned Design TrendsThe popularity of Swan Neck wing was largely driven by events like Time Attack, which prioritize extreme lap times.
In real-world Time Attack racing, performance is more important than aesthetics - a component might not look great, but if it improves lap time by 0.1 seconds, it's considered beautiful and cool.
However, FH6 doesn't actually simulate the flow of air on its rear wing. For the game, the rear wing is just a 3D model; its aerodynamic parameters can be arbitrarily set.
Given this, why choose a design that appears professional but is actually out of place with most street bikes?
Lack of Detail and Cheap-Looking MaterialsLet's examine the modeling and texture of this component itself. First, Swan Neck bracket. In reality, such brackets typically feature complex cutouts, drilled holes, or unique geometric shapes for strength and weight reduction.
However, the bracket in FH6 is very perfunctory, basically lacking any detail.
Second, the main surface of the rear wing. This wing claims to be made of carbon fiber, but its surface model appears to have a matte finish.
This is highly unusual because most carbon fiber aftermarket parts on market have a glossy finish. A matte carbon fiber part looks like a half-finished product without a protective clear coat, giving it a cheap appearance.
Disastrous End Plate DesignEven worse is the disastrous design of the end plates on this rear wing. The end plates on this new rear wing for Forza Horizon 6 have been described as "overly busy" - combining too many messy, sharp angles.
These aggressive geometric lines create a stark visual clash with the smooth, rounded body designs of many car models. Some players believe that even a simple rectangular end plate would have been far better.
UnchangeableIn most racing games, if you don't like a rear wing, you can simply not use it. But the problem is, in FH6, you can't do that.
Why? There's a crucial physics property in the game called Downforce, which makes car incredibly stable at high speeds and when cornering, almost as if it's glued to the ground - a very important property.
To adjust this attribute, you must install Rear Wings and Front Splitters from Forza Aero.
Currently, this Forza Aero package is the only one that unlocks Downforce adjustment option, so if you want to seriously tune a car for the game, you have to accept this ugly package.
Although developers of FH6 claim they've made changes, players have discovered they've simply rebuilt Forza Aero model - replacing old model used since Forza Horizon 1 with a design popular a decade ago.
In reality, even if new design is decent, how can one design possibly fit all car models? The result is that many vehicles in the game can only use exact same Forza Aero, leading to severe homogenization of appearances and a loss of individuality.
Many car enthusiasts use a large number of $1 to acquire different cars for their cool looks, but if they want to adjust Downforce of those cars, they have to install exact same Forza Aero package.
Therefore, one player complained on the game forums: "Adjusting Downforce should be something that doesn't require installing ugly Forza Aero. I would never ruin my car's appearance with Forza Aero, but that also means I can never fully tune my car."
SolutionHow can FH6 solve this problem? Some players suggest referring to the approach taken with Gran Turismo 7.
GT7 offers a fairly comprehensive solution for aerodynamic component modifications: after purchasing an adjustable rear wing, players can select the following in the modification interface: Blade style, End Plate style, and Mount style.
Moreover, regardless of your combinations, the final Downforce adjustment range and the resulting physics are same, but your car can look unique.
FH6 could completely adopt this approach; even offering only 2-3 different Blade and End Plate combinations would significantly increase player satisfaction.
In reality, the developers of Forza Horizon 6 are not incapable of creating attractive aerodynamic kits. The various Forza Edition vehicles in the game all boast uniquely designed rear wings that seamlessly integrate with body. This proves the development team is fully capable of designing stylish components.
This demonstrates that developers of Forza Horizon 6 can create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and scientifically sound; the only question is whether they put in the effort.
The above summarizes the controversies and discussions among Forza Horizon 6 players regarding Forza Aero. In short, it is hoped that developers will consider players' opinions, modify Forza Aero, and make the game better and better.
Forza Horizon 6 Best Super Wheelspins Farm: Revuelto vs. Subaru 22B Efficiency
Players, if you want to unlock rare vehicles and cosmetic items in Forza Horizon 6, Super Wheelspins are indispensable. However, Super Wheelspins are a high-tier reward that is not easily obtained in FH6. Now, let's explore how to farm Super Wheelspins quickly and efficiently.
Core StrategyIn FH6, the fastest way to obtain Normal Wheelspins and Super Wheelspins isn't through random race drops, but by redeeming them using Car Mastery points from two specific vehicles.
These two vehicles are Lamborghini Revuelto (2024 model) and Subaru Impreza 22B-STi, both of which have Wheelspins that can be unlocked directly in their respective Car Mastery trees.
However, to efficiently farm skill points and credits, it's necessary to use custom race maps and an AFK strategy to achieve large-scale, low-management wheel-draw farming.
Comparison of the Two Core Redeemable VehiclesUnlocking these two cars from the auction house is strictly prohibited, as 80-90% of the cars in the auction house have already had their Car Mastery tree maxed out by the previous owner, preventing you from re-unlocking Wheelspins.
Vehicle Autoshow Prcie Required Skill Points Available Wheelspins Wheelspins Efficiency per Skill Point Wheelspins Efficiency per Credit Lamborghini Revuelto 365,000 Credits 39 Skill Points 3 Normal Wheelspins + 1 Super Wheelspin More Wheelspins per Point Low Credit Efficiency (expensive car) Subaru Impreza 22B-STi 86,000 Credits 30 Skill Points 1 Super Wheelspin 30 Points for 1 Super Wheelspin Extremely High Credit Efficiency (cheap car)If you have plenty of skill points but few credits, prioritize unlocking Subaru Impreza 22B-STi; each car can be exchanged for a Super Wheelspin for 86,000 credits.
If you have plenty of credits but limited skill points, prioritize unlocking Lamborghini Revuelto; the skill point efficiency is higher.
Additionally, note that only Lamborghini Revuelto yields Normal Wheelspins; Subaru Impreza 22B-STi yields $1.
Fastest Way to Farm Skill PointsPreviously, the fastest way to farm skill points was by manually drifting on the Custom Estate map, which was inefficient and couldn't be done while AFK. Now, there's a new EventLab map that grants 10 skill points in 24 seconds, almost entirely while AFK.
First, find EventLab and Play Event, search for the map SP farm 24-second race equals 10 skill points. Share Code is 89169683.
Then use Subaru Impreza 22B-STi redeemed for Super Wheelspins. Because it's one of the few vehicles in the game that can boost skill multipliers to 9x, it can achieve maximum efficiency when combined with map design.
We also need to adjust the difficulty settings to ensure stable autopilot:
Brakes: Assisted Steering: Auto Steering Traction Control: On Stability Control: On Shifting: AutomaticOnce you enter the race, simply keep the vehicle at 100% throttle. Controller players can use a rubber band to hold the throttle trigger, and keyboard players can use a weight to hold down the W key.
With this setup, the vehicle will automatically drive throughout the race, completing a lap in approximately 24 seconds and earning 10 skill points.
After each round, you need to manually restart the race. While not completely hands-free, it only requires a few clicks every 24 seconds, far superior to the original 100% manual method. After restarting, the earned skill points will be automatically saved.
Using this method, you can accumulate 50+ credits in just a few minutes, far faster than the old method, and with extremely low operational burden.
Fastest Method for Farming CreditsTo unlock the aforementioned vehicles, especially Lamborghini Revuelto, you need a large number of credits.
Currently, the fastest and 100% AFK method for earning credits is to utilize Rivals mode on Colossus track, combined with specific vehicles and settings.
We recommend using Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition, as this car has Forza version credits bonuses, making it the best choice for AFK farming.
Next, select the world's number one ranked player. The goal is to ensure this top player is faster than you every lap, so you can never beat them. If you beat your opponent, the race will automatically end, preventing infinite AFK farming.
Assist functions such as automatic steering and automatic braking can be enabled without affecting your rewards.
Once in a race, activate AutoDrive. The vehicle will automatically drive along the track, requiring no manual operation. Credits are accumulated with each completed lap, and the process doesn't automatically end.
The system will distribute Credits proportionally based on the total time spent.
Efficiency Comparison and Selection RecommendationsThe fastest method in the old version was to manually drift to farm skill points and earn money through manual races, but the number of Super Wheelspins earned per hour was far lower than in the new version.
Players can spend some time setting up two AFK plans, then AFK at night or during the day to earn Credits, and use spare moments to farm skill points. Finally, unlock either Lamborghini Revuelto or Subaru Impreza 22B-STi to obtain more Super Wheelspins.
This is currently the most efficient and labor-saving Super Wheelspins farming strategy in Forza Horizon 6, especially suitable for players who want to accumulate a large number of Wheelspins without investing a lot of manual time.
Forza Horizon 6 Ohtani Region: Where to Find Chaser Zero for Photo Challenge?
Forza Horizon 6 delves deeply into Japanese culture, and Chaser Zero is the epitome of this. This towering racing mech stands majestically on the skyline near the main Horizon Festival hub.
It's a highlight of Mech My Day Showcase Event and an iconic landmark of the open world, making it one of the most memorable sights in the game. This article will detail how to find Chaser Zero in Forza Horizon 6, race against it, and complete the photography challenge.
About Chaser ZeroChaser Zero is a giant robot located in Horizon Festival setting, designed to accompany players' vehicles at Mech My Day Showcase Event. Inspired by Japanese mecha culture, it nodding to the life-size moving RX-78F00 Gundam that stood at Gundam Factory Yokohama at Yamashita Pier.
It was once a 10-meter-tall robot on display in the real world, capable of moving limbs, turning its head, and striking various anime poses. However, due to escalating safety and maintenance costs, the attraction was permanently closed in March 2024. While not explicitly stated as a tribute, the intention was clear.
Chaser Zero performs various anime-style maneuvers in Mech My Day event, perfectly showcasing the exaggerated visual effects characteristic of Forza Horizon series.
About Mech My Day Showcase EventMech My Day is an exhibition event, but more of a performance than a competition, as it prioritizes visual spectacle over the outcome. In fact, you won't truly lose to Chaser Zero, as the mech will malfunction just before the finish line; the real challenge lies in reaching the finish line.
The event is absurdly exciting. Players will drive a high-performance, low-flying supercar against Chaser Zero. The event is divided into multiple stages, traversing various locations including city streets and elevated highways.
However, the real highlight is Chaser Zero itself. Not only can it be driven or flown, but it can also rampage through the environment with its immense weight, causing the ground to tremble with every step. During the race, the mech will continuously smash through overpasses, tear down traffic lights, and kick away wrecked vehicles, forcing you to constantly contend with the collapsing world around you.
The final battle is a frenzied high-speed sprint where Chaser Zero unleashes a powerful ground laser, blasting a fiery blast line behind you. Completing this event will reward you with a large amount of $1.
How to Unlock Mech My Day Showcase Event?To unlock Mech My Day, you first need to fill the green wristband's progress bar. Once the bar is full, Mech My Day will appear on the map, becoming a primary wristband event that must be completed before obtaining the blue wristband.
If you follow the main storyline, the game will naturally guide you to this goal, so most players won't need to do anything special to unlock it. Here are the fastest steps for players to follow:
Complete Horizon Festival races throughout Japan Complete nearby PR Stunts and Skills Continue to increase green wristband's progress until the bar is full. Start immediately when Mech My Day appears on the map. Complete the showcase race to advance to the next wristband level.Note: Showcase Events provide exclusive vehicles, so you don't need to own the specific vehicle in your garage to participate in Mech My Day. After completing it once, you can retry the event on the map at any time.
Where to Find Chaser Zero for A Photo?You don't need to wait for the race to start to find Chaser Zero. This mech appears in the open world from the very beginning of the game and is parked within Horizon Festival venue before you trigger Mech My Day event.
Chaser Zero is located in the northern part of FH6 Ohtani region, near the main Horizon Festival track and hub. Getting there quickly is easy: open the map, navigate to Ohtani region, find the main Horizon Festival hub, and Fast Travel there. You'll see Chaser Zero once you arrive.
If you want to complete the photo challenge, make sure you actually trigger the in-game photo mode and take a picture, not just drive by. The target will only be recorded when you take a picture.
The Significance of Chaser ZeroThe significance of Chaser Zero extends far beyond the race itself. Mech My Day, one of the earliest showcases for Forza Horizon 6, established the tone for the game's Japanese setting. This mech was actually mentioned at a developer meet-and-greet, and it has certainly delivered on that promise. Piloting a building-sized robot through a giant animated scene - this absurd yet fun experience is the essence that distinguishes Forza Horizon 6 from other racing games.
Chaser Zero is not only a permanent landmark in the open world, but it also provides a practical function for the photography challenge and gives Horizon Festival hub area a unique visual identity. After testing the photography challenge from multiple angles, we found that the clearest photos were taken directly in front of the robot, allowing players to complete the photography task with Horizon Festival track as a backdrop.
This concludes our article on Forza Horizon 6 Chaser Zero. If you also want to try this spectacular race, join us! We believe this game will provide you with a very enjoyable gaming experience.
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Path of Exile Mar 15, 2024Check Out The Unique Items Newly Added To The Core Drop Pool In Path Of Exile 3.24
The new Necropolis expansion in the Path of Exile is upcoming! A recent announcement from GGG has disclosed that the majority of its features will not be integrated into the core. So, in this guide, we delve into the Unique items exclusive to Affliction that will now become part of the core drop pool in Path of Exile 3.24.
We have got a large number of information from the GGG Affiction post, for the only part of Affliction which is actually going core in POE 3.24 - the Necropolis League. That’s the Wildwood exclusive Unique items.
In order to prepare for the new journey in Path of Exile, it is also necessary to store some $1 in advance.
OverviewA lot of players anticipated the inclusion of the That Which Was Taken Crimson Jewel in the core game, but it seems that's not the case. Unless it's introduced in a different manner, like as a drop from a new boss, we might have to wait until the March 21st reveal to confirm. Based solely on this post, it appears That Which Was Taken won't be part of the core game.
However, 6 other Unique items are going core. 3 were exclusively found by enemies in the Wildwood. Those are the Trickster’s Smile Unique helmet, the Nametaker Unique sword, and the Flawed Refuge Unique shield.
The other 3 were exclusive drops from the King in the Mists boss fight. Those are the Pragmatism Unique body armor, the Untouched Soul Unique amulet, and the Burden of Shadows Unique staff.
Flawed RefugeThis addition to the core game is quite intriguing - The Flawed Refuge shield highlighting its potential power in the right setup. Unique items like this one go unnoticed until someone discovers a strong use case, catapulting it into the spotlight.
A notable combo involves pairing the Flawed Refuge shield with Divine Flesh, allowing players to mitigate elemental penetration on 90% of incoming damage. If I happen to find this shield in SSF during the Necropolis league, I might explore building around it since I missed out on obtaining it during the Affliction league.
It will be fascinating to see the rarity tier assigned to this Unique item when it enters the core game. Given its potential usefulness, I anticipate it won't be overly rare, but only time will tell.
PragmatismThe next I want to diacuss is the Pragmatism Unique body armor. This one can be so powerful when it’s used in a smart way. I know that in the Affliction League, there were a bunch of builds using this with the new Bodyswap of Sacrifice gem to explode the Dark Marionette specters.
They were using this body armor to gain a bunch of gem levels for the Raise Spectre gem so that the Dark Marionette had a lot more maximum life. But the Dark Marionette specters will no longer be obtainable in Necropolis.
Burden Of ShadowsAnother Unique item is the Burden of Shadows staff, purportedly the rarest drop from the King in the Mists encounter. Despite playing through the league, I didn't personally witness this staff drop, nor did I encounter many builds utilizing it.
As a two-handed weapon, the Burden of Shadows staff faces stiff competition from well-crafted weapons and shields. Its utility and effectiveness may be questioned, especially considering its drawbacks. However, once it enters the Unique core drop pool, and assuming it's not excessively rare like Tier 1 or Tier 0, players might delve into experimentation with it.
The potential of the Burden of Shadows staff could increase if Blood Magic receives buffs in upcoming leagues. This could prompt players to reassess its viability and explore new synergies, potentially unlocking hidden strengths that were previously overlooked.
Untouched SoulI’m very happy to see the Untouched Soul amulet go core. This is a really fun one that enables a bunch of life stacking builds. And I think in the future, we’ll see a lot more builds making use of this one as well. Perhaps for some mana stacking or even accuracy stacking.
Trickster’s SmileMoving on, let's discuss the Trickster’s Smile. The Trickster’s Smile, in particular, leaves me uncertain. Its functionality seems quite limited and cumbersome, occupying a crucial helmet slot. I anticipate it won't find widespread use due to its niche nature and awkward mechanics.
NametakerRegarding the Nametaker, it boasts a formidable 200% critical strike multiplier and 100% instant leech when striking Unique enemies, thanks to their 20 enemy power. While it may not currently rival other options, I anticipate it may find its niche in future builds, showcasing the unpredictable nature of Unique items transitioning into the core game.
The experiences with the Nametaker in the early stages of the Affliction League didn't provide much clarity. Despite attempting various theory crafted setups and experimenting with dual-wielding mechanics, I struggled to discern its effectiveness or potential applications in practical gameplay scenarios.
Final ThoughtIndeed, the introduction of Unique items often brings about unforeseen synergies and strategies. These items may initially go unnoticed, lying dormant until new mechanics or interactions arise, suddenly thrusting them into the spotlight.
I'm sure many POE players are eagerly await to see the tier assignments for these Affliction Uniques. Only time will tell how these Affliction Uniques will be classified.
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MLB: The Show Mar 15, 2024What New Contents Can We Expect From MLB The Show 24 Diamond Dynasty?
One of the most consistent sports simulation games, MLB The Show, is finally back with another home run. Although Diamond Dynasty feature introduced in MLB The Show last year was disappointing, the developers said they heard the feedback and will make corrections for MLB The Show 24.
After taking a look at the recent Feature Premiere for Diamond Dynasty, it’s easy to see that they’ve generally done just that. The developers have made changes based on player feedback, with some highlights including Power Creep, Team Affinity programs, and power of Captains.
In this guide, we’ll talk about the new features and changes coming to Diamond Dynasty to help you get a head start once you get into the game.
QoL ChangesFirst, let’s explain the quality of life changes, which are also the biggest changes in Diamond Dynasty because they cover various areas.
Power CreepThe developers mentioned Power Creep early on because people were getting tired of all the 99 ratings it was getting right away. This time, Season 1 will start with high 80 ratings and low 90 ratings, and we won’t start getting into 99 ratings until the end of Season 1. The same cycle begins again after each 3-month season.
It’s unclear whether there will be a higher floor for terms of ratings at the start of Season 2, but regardless, it should be a delightful change.
Introduction Of Season ConceptAlso new is the three-month seasonal change, which ties into the general idea of XP being more easily earned, but also focuses more on trying to limit XP payouts in the game. This way, people aren’t getting ahead of others on XP reward path by taking advantage of various games.
The developers want everyone to reach 99 ratings by the end of the season, rather than a few people reaching 99 ratings in the first few weeks.
Parallel SystemParallel System will also be changing in MLB The Show 24, and Parallel players will need a lower threshold to reach higher parallels.
Wild Card SlotsIt’s worth noting that Season 2 starts with 4 wild cards in your lineup, which is an increase from last year. While you’ll need to invest more $1 in wild cards, this should help diversify your lineup more as the season goes on.
Team AffinityFor Team Affinity, if you missed the 99 OVR that will come into play in TA Phase 3, don’t worry because you can get him after Season 1 as well. You only need 10 wins to earn Events and Battle Royale rewards, including Flawless, in a single run.
This also makes Team Affinity programs easier to complete, while adding more programs each season. Team Affinity is arguably the biggest change this year in terms of how it works.
Team Affinity ProgramsThere will be three batches of Team Affinity programs every season, which basically means we’ll have one every month.
These TA programs will include 30 players at a time and are much more flexible in how you earn these rewards.
If you want to acquire these players, you don’t have to do activities such as Conquest or Showdown. Because their XP requirements are generally low, the developers want us to play the game the way we want while still getting those rewards. This means that whether you prefer co-op, solo, or multiplayer, you should be able to earn these rewards.
When the third TA program drops in the third month of the cycle, there will be 99 OVR in this program. What’s more, this will be a program that you can complete at any time throughout the year, and it won’t be time-limited like the first two parts of the program.
Captains & Cornerstone CardsThe developers enhanced Captains and introduced Cornerstone Cards in the hope of making team-building more important and making the lineup more diverse.
Cornerstone players will appear at the start of each season, and there appear to be four players at each release, and you can swap one player for another at any time during the season.
For Captains, there will be 60 captains at launch, 2 per team, and you'll be able to earn them throughout the year.
Captains are set up to make them more important in making squads for specific teams more viable. With this in mind, your captain will give better boosts if you have fewer high-rated options. This way, you don’t feel you can’t compete with your current team’s specific squads. On top of that, each captain will improve his hitter and pitching ability this year.
New ItemsBesides Live Series and more, MLB The Show will feature 250 player items this year, including Flashbacks, Legends and all that good stuff. Season 1’s bosses are Andy Pettitte, Jimmy Rollins, and Larry Walker.
Also, some of the card series coming this year include:
Subway Series Negro Leagues Series/Barrier Breakers Hyper Series Hall of Fame Series Headliners Pack Standout SeriesIn terms of programs, we know at launch there will be the usual Season 1 Program, a Spring Breakout Program, and a Starter Program, which is on top of the usual Battle Royale and Ranked programs.
Final ThoughtsSadly, we haven’t gotten a ton of news about single-player updates, as there are more single-player missions planned in various plans, other than easier access to XP and rewards. That said, it seems like playing any mode in Diamond Dynasty will feel more rewarding this year, which is the bigger overall deal.
In short, this looks to be the year for developers to correct many of the changes they made last year. Regardless, hopefully all the new content added this season will make people even more excited about the upcoming MLB The Show 24!
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Other Games Mar 14, 2024Hunting Hostile Wildlife In Skull And Bones Is Both Challenging And Rewarding! - All 10 Hostile Wildlife & Locations
Danger abounds in Skull and Bones, and whether you’re sailing or hunting, there’s always a variety of enemies or hostile wildlife to test your mettle. There are many types of wildlife in the game, including Sharks, Crocodiles, and Hippos, and they come in different variations.
While they present a considerable challenge to players, hunting these hostile wildlife also provides valuable resources, including animal hides, meats, and skins for cooking, crafting, or character customization. Looting these resources is even more crucial if you want to become a top pirate.
In this guide, we’ll introduce the 10 hostile wildlife in Skull and Bones and explain their locations to help you harvest these valuable resources faster and become the overlord of the ocean.
Before EnteringBefore jumping in, I must remind you that although hostile wildlife is map marked, some species are rarer and harder to find than others with specific locations. Therefore, I recommend that players better equip their Dhow ship and be ready to capture larger prey in a small area.
In addition, it is also very necessary to purchase some food, tools and other $1 in advance. Without further ado, let’s start this large-scale hunting activity!
10. Nile CrocodileNile Crocodile is the most common type of crocodile in the game, and they tend to lurk in the rivers on the west coast of Africa and parts of Red Isle.
Killing a Nile Crocodile rewards the player with Crocodile Tooth, a necessary loot in Thrill of the Hunt Contract. Nile Crocodile can also drop Crocodile Meat or Crocodile Hide, which can be cooked by the player to restore 30% of stamina.
9. Madcap CrocodileMadcap Crocodile is a more ferocious variation of Nile Crocodile. Although Madcap Crocodile can be found in East Indies, Red Isle, and Coast of Africa, they are rarer than other species.
When killed, they drop Thick Crocodile Hide and Prime Crocodile Meat. They also share the same map markers with other crocodile species, so players must check whether each one is specifically hunting Madcap Crocodile.
8. Saltwater CrocodileSaltwater Crocodile are only found in East Indies region of the map, such as near Spice Islands, but are more common than other crocodile species in the area. Players can shoot high-powered cannon fire and end battles quickly to earn loot like Crocodile Meat and Ruined Animal Skin.
7. Siren CrocodileSiren Crocodile is a rare crocodile found in some parts of East Indies. To increase your chances of a successful kill, aim your spear at its head to make it pause and back off.
The player can then repeat this strategy and increase health as needed to defeat the creature and take its hits. Therefore, when you drive a Dhow ship against it, it is recommended that you carry a lot of repair kits.
Siren Crocodile will drop a large amount of loot when killed, usually three Thick Crocodile Hides and four Prime Crocodile Meat.
6. Apex CrocodileApex Crocodile is the rarest crocodile in Skull and Bones, and it only has about one spawn point, located in Ring of Fire area in East Indies. Players can find a small area of enclosed water south of this area that only Dhow can reach.
Obviously, Apex Crocodile is a challenging creature to level up to level 20, but it rewards players with the rare Apex Crocodile Hide and Prime Crocodile Meat.
5. Great White SharkPlayers can find Great White Shark almost all over the map, and they are also one of the most common hostile wildlife in the game. Typically, players can find them near the high seas and coastlines rather than along inland rivers.
Defeating Great White Shark will provide the player with Shark Skin or Shark Meat as loot. Players can cook Shark Meat to make Grilled Shark, which increases stamina by 40% after consumption. Players can also refine Shark Skin through Refinery in the game to create Shark Leather.
4. Hammerhead SharkHammerhead Shark is another shark that players can find in the world map, but it may be less common. They tend to live in specific areas, such as near Lanitra Outpost in northern Red Isle, along Coast of Africa and near various islands in East Indies.
Hammerhead Shark can be killed with just a few hits from the spear, just don’t let them get too close to the player’s Dhow ship. This makes them one of the most challenging hostile wild animals to fight. Likewise, once defeated, they drop Shark Skin or Shark Meat.
3. HippopotamusIn addition, Hippopotamus are also a dangerous hostile wildlife in the game, and they are usually harder to defeat than any shark. Players can only find them in the southern Red Isle area and in rivers and lakes along Coast of Africa.
This variant is probably the easiest to fight of all the wild Hippos in the game, but they still require a lot of shooting to take down. Players can cook Grilled Hippo using Hippo Hide and Prime Meat they drop to restore 50% of their stamina.
2. Bull HippoBull Hippo is very aggressive. It will attack the player’s Dhow ship like a battering ram, so here you need to use more powerful ships and better weapons, such as Bombardier Padewakang ship.
Bull Hippo is the rarest species of Hippo, with only about one or two spawn points on the map. Players can find them in rivers on the northwest Coast of Africa region and in Sultani Island region. When killed, they will drop approximately three Apex Hippo Hides and three Prime Hippo Meat.
1. Alpha HippoAlpha Hippo is a dangerous enemy that attacks Dhow ship with devastating force. It is also one of the rarest Hippo breeds, with only about one species found in a small enclosed lake in Rover Zone in northern Red Isle, accessible only by Dhow ship.
Like Bull Hippo, it drops Apex Hippo Hides and Apex Hippo Meat, which are used for cooking and crafting. That said, it’s one of the hostile wild animals in the game with the best access to resources for those players who can avoid its deadly attacks.
Those are all 10 hostile wildlife in Skull and Bones, defeating them will help you get one step closer to becoming a top pirate!
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MMO Games Mar 14, 2024Most Recommended Leveling Uniques In Last Epoch 1.0 - Suitable For All Classes
In today's guide, I'd like to share with you with some leveling Uniques, which can allow you to go through the early campaign and get into Monoliths quickly. These Uniques can be used to support any class or build you choose to craft.
These items have very low-level requirements and are commonly found. Even if you don't have them, you can easily obtain them through the Merchant Guild, often for a small amount of $1. Besides, some are even free with no Legendary Potential. With just the base Uniques and no legendries, they will still carry you through the early chapters of the campaign.
Weapon: Firestarter’s TorchThe real powerhouse is the Firestarter’s Torch. This weapon is incredibly potent in the first few chapters. With a 177% chance to inflict Spreading Flames on hit, this effect can go as high as 26. Spreading Flame deals fixed damage over time, totaling 200 damage over 4 seconds.
In the early game, simply hitting any enemy with this torch equipped can trigger Spreading Flames, obliterating entire packs. The Spreading Flames DoT spreads to all nearby enemies, making it devastating in crowded encounters.
As we enter Fortress Gardens, we're playing as our Rogue with nothing but the Firestarter’s Torch equipped. Utilizing only basic attacks, I'll demonstrate how effective it is. Once triggered, you'll see how it spreads to everything around.
This allows us to gather a large pack of enemies, hit them a few times with any skill, and watch as the spreading damage over time obliterates them. This torch is my go-to weapon for early leveling, and I rely on it for every character I create.
Helmet: CalamityWhen it comes to the helmet, we have a couple of options. But I typically run the Calamity helmet. While it's not that great, it does provide some fire damage, which synergizes with an item we'll be using later.
Body Armor: The KestrelFor body armor, the Kestrel is our top choice. With no level requirement, it offers significant advantages. It provides bonus movement speed and a chance to gain haste for 1 second on hit. It boosts the effectiveness of haste, making it an excellent choice for staying agile during combat. The Kestrel is a solid body armor option, ensuring you remain swift and mobile.
Belt 1: The ScavengerFor the belt slot, my preference is the Scavenger. Requiring only Level 9, it offers up to 120% chance to find potions, along with granting haste for 3 seconds upon potion use. Throughout the campaign, you'll find yourself constantly consuming potions to restore health.
The potion finds chance provided by the Scavenger ensures you keep your potion reserves topped off. Furthermore, the haste granted synergizes well with other items like the Kestrel, which enhances the effectiveness of haste.
Belt 2: Thorns SlingerIf you're considering alternatives for the belt slot, there are a couple of options to explore. One choice is the Thorns Slinger. While I typically refrain from using this if I've already equipped the Scavenger, it does offer additional movement speed and a chance to inflict bleeding on hit, providing some offensive utility.
Belt 3: VipertailAlternatively, you may consider the Vipertail belt. This option boasts up to a 70% chance to poison on hit, along with some dodge rating and increased melee attack speed. It's a solid choice if you're seeking to enhance your damage output and don't require the speed provided by the Scavenger.
Rings: Arboreal CircuitThen, for the rings, our choice is the double Arboreal Circuit. With no level requirement, each ring can provide up to 18% movement speed if you achieve a maximum roll on both the implicit and the explicit stats on the ring itself. Therefore, we equip 2 of these rings.
They offer a chance to summon an ocher tree whenever you get hit, essentially acting as a decoy totem that draws enemy attention away from you. Having 2 of these rings equipped not only boosts your speed through the campaign but also provides additional minions to aid in tanking enemies if you come under attack.
Gloves: AvariceNext, for gloves, our choice is simple - Avarice. This option is readily available early in the campaign. Avarice gloves provide Elemental Resistance and a source of leech, making them a valuable addition to your gear.
Having Elemental Resistance ensures you're better protected against Elemental Damage, while leech provides a means of regaining health during combat, enhancing your survivability.
Boots: Advent Of The ErasedWhen it comes to boots, there are several options to consider. You could opt for the Morningfrost boots, which have a Level 8 requirement. They provide decent movement speed and offer a significant source of flat damage if you stack some dexterity.
However, my preference lies with the Advent of the Erased boots. These are unique boots from the Weaver’s Will set. Weaver’s Will functions such that as you wear the item and gain experience, the Weaver will add affixes and upgrade them, essentially granting you a free Legendary item.
If you manage to find a pair with 30% movement speed, you'll find yourself moving swiftly through the game. These boots provide good movement speed, a chance to gain haste when a nearby enemy dies, reduced damage over time while under haste, and a bit of Ward on cooldown.
Relics: Tome Of ElementsFor the relic, we just take 2 of elements because it is a non-level requirement. It gives you a little of extra leech with the elemental damage that we’re going to be doing with, like the spreading flames and all that. Then you get some extra chance to ignite on hit with elemental skills if you have any. It is a really solid relic.
Final ThoughtSo if you have a budget and you do want a solid leveling set that could be applied to any character, then I would highly recommend investing and rolling all this damage over time and just letting the Firestarter’s Torch carry you into your Monoliths.
I’m sure you can run plenty of other options with different weapons, maybe different armor pieces, but these are the pieces that I use because they’re common, they give you a lot of movement speed and haste, and the Firestarter’s Torch just absolutely carries your damage in the early game and in early monoliths, especially if you really build into it and stack up that damage over time.
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MMO Games Mar 14, 2024A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide To Myth Of Empires - Survival, Crafting, Guild Play & More
Myth of Empires is an immersive multiplayer war sandbox game centered on survival, crafting, and leading troops. Beginning the game from scratch can be tedious and somewhat draining. Therefore, within this guide, I’ve compiled some essential beginner tips to greatly assist you during the initial stages of gameplay. I aim to provide explanations on various aspects of the game and its features as promptly as possible. This guide is designed not only to enhance your comprehension of Myth of Empires, but also to improve your overall effectiveness in playing it.
Strategies For Swift AdvancementIn Myth of Empires, swiftly advancing through levels is pivotal for maximizing your gameplay experience, granting access to valuable additional perks.
For newcomers with characters ranging between levels 1 and 16, completing tasks is essential for expedited progression. Although reaching level 16 requires time, engaging in tasks not only aids in understanding game mechanics but also enhances your character’s proficiency.
To ascend in levels, $1 and experience points are indispensable. Initially, prioritize gathering various resources as the game generously rewards early efforts with experience points. Utilize this advantage to swiftly attain level 14.
Upon reaching level 14, prioritize resource collection and refrain from engaging in combat or constructing bases for the time being. This strategic approach ensures efficient advancement within the game.
PVE Or PVP?In the game, your journey begins on a secure PVE server, offering a protected environment. Upon reaching level 16, you have the option to transition to a PVP server for a more demanding gameplay experience.
While the game emphasizes multiplayer interaction, solo play is feasible yet more challenging, particularly for novices. Thus, at level 16, a pivotal decision arises: whether to remain on the PVE server or venture into the realm of PVP.
Opting for PVP entails added rewards such as increased loot and items, albeit accompanied by heightened difficulty. Generally, it’s advisable to make the switch early at level 16 to maximize benefits and rewards.
Manage Inventory & TransportationAt the outset of the game, you’re capable of carrying up to 150 lbs of belongings, which initially appear ample. However, as you accumulate more items, space quickly diminishes.
Upon reaching level 4, you gain the ability to construct a wooden chest for your base, facilitating item storage. Progressing further in levels enables upgrades to cabinets and large lockers, offering expanded storage capacity. If you aim to transport all possessions while scouring for additional materials, acquiring a horse proves beneficial, as it can bear a significantly larger load than you.
By crafting a Coarse Rein and a Coarse Light Saddle, you can domesticate and ride the horse. Furthermore, enhancing your character’s physique skills not only boosts overall carrying capacity but also contributes to increased efficiency in item management.
Strategic Resource GatheringYour primary objective is to gather essential materials such as grass, meat, copper, and clay, pivotal for constructing houses and expanding your empire within the game.
When embarking on empire-building endeavors, your focus should be directed towards constructing sturdy structures. Crafting fundamental wooden components like foundations and walls is imperative to prevent decay. Additionally, consider crafting a portable shed for convenient relocation.
Initially, prioritize gathering stones and wood from the ground. Bushes not only yield grass but also provide flower seeds and wildflowers, valuable resources for crafting or sustenance. While navigating the challenging early stages, emphasize short-term survival, yet remain cognizant of the necessity for long-term planning.
Although acquiring resources may pose difficulties, resource collection points delineated on your map offer invaluable opportunities. Overcoming guarded NPCs at these locations grants access to loot with relative ease.
Key resources deserving your attention encompass grass, branches, stones, meat, clay, and copper mines, indispensable for crafting and fortifying your base. For instance, grass serves as a vital ingredient for crafting a straw rope essential for fabricating a spinning wheel and campfire.
Employing tools such as the stone axe, stone hammer, and stone hunting knife streamlines resource gathering efforts. Particularly, the hunting knife proves invaluable for skinning animals, yielding raw meat and bones. While resources are plentiful, clay mines are predominantly situated along riverbanks, whereas collaboration with other players may be necessary to access copper mines located within hostile NPC bases.
Crafting MasteryEnsuring the creation of appropriate tools is crucial for advancing within the game, akin to other survival games. Weapons play a pivotal role in defeating adversaries and significantly contribute to the game's dynamics.
An array of recipes awaits discovery, offering myriad crafting options beyond mere sustenance. Utilizing diverse minerals and resources, you can fashion tools, weapons, armor, and even medicinal items.
Commencing your crafting journey necessitates gathering grass to fashion straw ropes, fundamental for crafting various items. Accumulate grass plentifully from bushes, continuously replenishing your supply while crafting ropes.
Upon amassing sufficient ropes, you can fashion a stone axe alongside twigs and rubble. The stone axe facilitates tree felling, an essential activity for acquiring additional resources.
For further enhancement of your crafting prowess, consider crafting a stone hammer, utilizing the same materials as the stone axe. The stone hammer enables the breakdown of rubble and management of larger boulders, thereby expanding your resource acquisition capabilities.
Simplify Resource & Travel ManagementInitially, traversing the expansive world offers enjoyment, but the repetitive back-and-forth journeys can become tedious.
To simplify this process, consider placing a bedroll or wooden bed, allowing you to teleport to it from any location on the map. However, exercise caution as teleportation results in the loss of all carried items, necessitating a fresh start in resource gathering to replenish tools.
To mitigate the risk of item loss, it's advisable to position a chest or cabinet near your resting place, enabling storage of belongings before initiating teleportation. This approach eliminates the need to restart every time fast travel is utilized. Additionally, establishing storage chests around your resting spots early in the game is essential.
These storage provisions are invaluable for preparing for various activities. Utilizing fast travel between your bases proves advantageous for gathering materials from specific regions, particularly if horses have not been tamed or if the destination is distant from your primary base.
Acquisition Techniques For MoE Copper CoinsIn Myth of Empires, copper coins serve as the primary currency, utilized for various purposes such as tax payments, hiring protection, and acquiring blessings.
Acquisition of these coins can be achieved through completing quests, engaging in trade with merchants, or participating in PVP servers, where efficiency in coin accumulation is enhanced. The installation of a Boundary Marker not only bestows blessings but also facilitates the profitable transfer of resources such as bark, grass, and rubble.
Gathering these resources is relatively straightforward, ensuring a consistent income stream. To expedite the accumulation of copper coins, consider selling items within your banner daily for additional earning opportunities. Moreover, investing in XP blessings on a regular basis is a strategic approach to accelerate leveling up.
The Benefits Of Guild Membership In Myth Of EmpiresIn straightforward language, joining a guild within the game offers numerous advantages.
Collaborating within a guild enables members to assist each other and defend against enemy attacks. Establishing a settlement within the guild fosters camaraderie among players, providing individual spaces while facilitating collective participation in group tasks.
For streamlined resource collection, designated locations on the map can be utilized to construct lumber yards, mines, and quarries, minimizing the necessity for continual material gathering. Subsequently, these captured points allow for the construction of resource-gathering structures, culminating in the development of a robust guild network. However, vigilance against potential attacks is crucial across all servers.
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WoW Series Mar 13, 2024These Addons Are Proving To Be Valuable In WOW Season Of Discovery Phase 2
Hi, gamers! Welcome to this new WoW Season of Discovery guide, and today's topic is addons. I will introduce 7 addons to enhance your gaming experience in Phase 2. These addons are very useful, making them an indispensable tool in your gaming process. Now, let's delve into what each of them offers.
DejunkLet’s first discuss the Dejunk addon. You may find yourself with a full bag and can't loot useful items like epics while grinding or raiding. It’s a common issue, often beacuse of a lack of sufficient bag space and organization. Enter Dejunk, a handy addon designed to address this problem.
When Dejunk displays the inexpensive items in your bag, clicking on 'destroy next items', Dejunk automatically removes items based on their value, starting with the cheapest ones.
However, Dejunk also allows for manual customization. By accessing the settings menu, you can add specific items that you want to prioritize for destruction. For instance, you might choose to add solid stones due to their low value on the auction house, even though it may not always be the best decision to destroy them.
Adding items manually is simple. Just click 'add an item' and input the item ID. If you’re unsure of the item ID, you can find it on websites like WoWhead. Once added, Dejunk will automatically prioritize these items for destruction if they are less valuable.
Dejunk offers keybinding options for added convenience. Accessing the options menu, you can set up keybindings to toggle the junk frame or automatically destroy the cheapest item without opening the interface. Dejunk is a versatile addon that works seamlessly with idTip, another addon mentioned, making it easy to manage and prioritize items in your inventory.
AuxLet's now discuss the next addon, Aux. Aux is an Auction House addon featuring a sleek UI complete with features like favorite and recent searches, along with an intuitive item posting system. The UI itself is easy to navigate and boasts clear, large fonts, for example, Prototype. Within Aux, you'll find a filter builder that simplifies item searches, as well as a convenient history of previously searched items.
When posting items, you may notice that only a limited number of listings are displayed, which could be becasue of certain settings. For example, if Mageweave was previously sold for 12 silver, you might want to verify how many stacks are currently listed at that price. Upon checking, you might find a discrepancy, with only a few stacks available at a lower price. In such cases, you can adjust your listing accordingly to maximize your profits.
Aux offers a tooltip option that provides various item details, including vendor price and auction house availability. However, to ensure accuracy, it's important to scan the Auction House daily. You can also view disenchant values and distribution using specific commands.
Despite the availability of more advanced Auction House addons like TSM 3, I've found Aux to be more than sufficient for we need. It effectively fulfills my requirements for listing items quickly and managing the Auction House efficiently whenever I need to make $1.
RingMenuLet’s discuss the next item on our list. Sometimes, we find ourselves short on space in our action bars to accommodate all our spells, items, and consumables. With just a key press, the menu appears at your mouse pointer, allowing you to add anywhere from 12 to 24 extra action bars in a circular layout.
Here’s how it works: You activate RingMenu, and it appears in your mouse pointer. You can then click on the spell or item you need, and the menu disappears automatically.
This addon is incredibly versatile. Hunters can use it to organize tracking abilities, Mages can utilize it for portals and additional spells, and professions like Conjure Water. Essentially, it can be customized to suit your specific needs.
In the options menu, you’ll find various customization options. You can adjust the button size, increase the number of action bars from 12 to 24, and even expand the radius of the RingMenu to cover half of your screen if desired. You can also set keybindings to easily open and close the menu.
RingMenu is a fantastic addon that helps save space on your main action bars by allowing you to hide less frequently used spells and items. It’s especially useful for PvP situations and damage dealing scenarios, where quick access to essential abilities is crucial.
Cursor TrailCursor Trail is an addon designed to enhance your pointer experience in WoW Classic. When activated, it leaves circles and snowflakes behind your cursor, offering a frosty aesthetic. This setup is particularly suited for Mages. One of the main benefits of using this addon is its usefulness with cursor macros.
It allows you to find where you place your spells, such as Frost Strike, Blizzard, Frost Traps, and Master Spells easily. By customizing the color and appearance of the cursor, making it easier to track during intense gameplay.
The addon comes with a variety of settings that can be adjusted to suit your preferences. You can change the scale, shadow intensity, and opacity of the cursor trail. There are options for different trail effects, including lightning and circles, as well as color customization for different classes like Warlocks.
NugRunningLet's move on to the next addon, NugRunning. NugRunning is an incredibly versatile addon that allows you to track a wide range of effects such as DoTs, shields and more. You can even create custom trackers for trinkets and other specific effects.
If you notice that a particular spell or effect isn't being tracked, you can easily add it by accessing the addon's options menu. Simply locate the spell ID for the effect you want to track and then add it to the spell list in NugRunning.
This addon also works seamlessly with other addons like ID Tip, which displays spell IDs when you hover over spells or DoTs. NugRunning offers extensive customization options, allowing you to adjust the appearance and layout of your trackers to suit your preferences. Whether you're grinding mobs or raiding dungeons, NugRunning can help you stay on top of your important buffs and debuffs with ease.
Scrolling Loot TextLet’s move to the next one. This is a helpful addon for items. This will show all the items you pick as scrolling loot text right there above your character, with the number and value of the item, but also the color and the rarity of the item in the font. It’s called Scrolling Loot Text.
This addon does exactly what it says it does. It has a couple of commands you can add. For example, if you want to see honor as a scrolling loot text, you can also increase the scale of the item set so you can see better. Just use the command /SloTe, or whatever works best for you. You can also do /SloTe test to see how it would look.
Improved Loot FrameLet’s move to the last one, which is connected with this one. Improved Loot Frame is an addon that condenses all the loot into one page when using the Blizzard default loot frame. Instead of having 3 items per page and then keep pressing next until you get to the last item, using this addon will allow you to see better what’s on a boss, but also on chests. When you loot a chest, sometimes there are so many items, like 5 or 10 potions, herbs, items, cloth, and so on.
