Finally! Shattered Spirit Necromancer is absolute GOD TIER in Diablo 4 Season 12
It's insane! The biggest problem with WoW TBC Classic Anniversary remains unresolved!
Dear players, it's been over a month since Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary launched, and the popularity of this classic server is undeniable.
Data clearly shows that player activity on this server has been steadily rising, attracting not only many returning veterans but also a large influx of new players.
However, while enjoying the game, many players, like myself, have likely discovered a fatal flaw in this version – the overall pace is too fast, and the developers have been slow to make adjustments to keep up.
Instead of enjoying the game, we've been driven to exhaustion by various issues.
Based on my personal experience over the past month, I'd like to discuss some of the most prominent problems in the current version and offer some thoughts and suggestions, hoping to make this classic version more suitable for all players' playstyles.
Acquiring equipment requires too many HonorsFirst and foremost, Honor requirement for PvP gear is incredibly high, making Honor grind extremely tedious.
Currently, Battlegrounds offer a pitifully small amount of Honor. A single Battlegrounds session, lasting nearly half an hour, even with full participation, only yields around 200 Honor. However, a decent PvP set requires over 10,000 Honor, meaning countless Battlegrounds would be needed to complete a full set.
While PvP daily quests like Terraar and Hellfire can yield around 1,000 Honor, these quests lack true PvP combat. Alliance and Horde players tacitly agree to quickly capture towers and complete tasks solely for Honor. Players who genuinely dedicate themselves to Battlegrounds receive negligible rewards.
This system robs Battlegrounds of its original fun and forces players to invest exponentially more time and effort for a single piece of gear, making it a poor investment.
Leveling system is unreasonableSecondly, the leveling system from 58 to 70 is extremely unreasonable and completely out of sync with the short version cycle.
WoW TBC Classic Anniversary is a short-term server, lasting only 8 to 10 months, much shorter than the regular 18-month release, yet the leveling difficulty hasn't decreased at all.
Even players who enjoy questing will find their experience bar progressing frustratingly slowly even after two hours of focused quest completion.
They might be stuck around level 63 after a long time, and reaching level 70 will require a significant amount of time.
More importantly, for ordinary players, the time they can dedicate to the game each day is limited. They also need to squeeze in time for guild raids, leveling their main character's reputation, and exchanging badges for gear, leaving no time to level alts.
Equipment drop rate is too lowFurthermore, the extremely low drop rate for raid gear severely impacts the player's experience during raid progression and character development.
Whether it's a 10-man raid like Karazans or a 25-man raid, the drop rate for high-quality gear is ridiculously low. Many guilds have spent weeks trying to clear raids, yet still haven't gotten the gear they want. Even some common, useful gear, and even $1, is extremely difficult to obtain.
For casual players, opportunities to participate in raids are already limited. Finally managing to assemble a group for a raid, only to return empty-handed, leads to repeated disappointments that easily erode their enthusiasm for the game. The already short expansion, relying solely on luck to acquire gear, makes the progression path exceptionally difficult for many players.
In addition, the developers might consider adopting the approach from WotLK Classic, adding a vendor that allows players to acquire high-quality gear from previous phases using a specific currency.
Ultimately, the root of these problems lies in one thing: WoW TBC Classic Anniversary expansion is too short-lived, yet it retains the settings of a regular expansion without any adaptation, directly raising the barrier to entry for the game.
This version was originally intended to allow players to relive the classic experience and enjoy a short-term gameplay experience. However, the current settings have caused anxiety for most players, who, despite investing time, cannot keep up with the pace of the update, leading to significant frustration.
The developers have made some minor adjustments, such as lowering the exchange price of some Honor gear and optimizing the dungeon unlocking mechanism for alt characters. However, these adjustments only address minor issues and do not solve the core problem of the overly fast-paced update.
What we need are adjustments that are more aligned with the actual needs of a short-term seasonal server, allowing ordinary players to easily keep up and avoid excessively wasting energy and time on leveling, farming Honor gear, and grinding for equipment.
Have any of you encountered these problems while playing? Or do you have any different opinions or suggestions regarding the update adjustments? As long-time WoW players, we raise these issues not to complain, but because we genuinely hope that Burning Crusade Anniversary can be improved.
We hope the developers will listen to the players' voices and make truly effective adjustments in future updates, allowing every player who invests time and effort to fully enjoy WoW TBC Classic Anniversary, making the game world more relaxed and fun.
Diablo 4 x DOOM Collaboration Event $125 Cosmetics Spark Mass Player Discontent | More Expensive than DLC!
Dear fans, Diablo 4 Season 12 has just launched, bringing a wealth of new content. Besides transforming into The Butcher and experiencing the thrill of wielding this ferocious boss's power to annihilate all enemies, there's also the brand-new unique Bloodied items and Killstreak system to help you create unprecedented build power!
Of course, the developers didn't stop there. The day after the release of Diablo 4 Season of Slaughter, on March 11th, they also launched a new collaboration event with Doom: The Dark Ages. As a dark fantasy shooter, DOOM's intense combat and exaggerated visuals perfectly match the theme of The Butcher's carnage in Diablo 4 Season 12. Therefore, the event has generated considerable buzz since its launch.
However, after experiencing the event, many players didn't give the initial reviews of this Diablo 4 x DOOM collaboration a positive one. The player community described it as another pointless money-grabbing event. So, what's the real story? Let's take a look at the full details of this collaboration and share our thoughts. Then you can decide whether to participate.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Event ReliquaryThis collaboration event launched on March 11, 2026, coinciding with the release of Season 12, and will continue until April 26, 2026.
The highlight of this update is DOOM: The Dark Ages Event Reliquary. Like regular Reliquaries, players need to use a specific token instead of $1 to unlock rewards. The key token is Dark Ages currency, which can only be obtained by defeating Elie and Champion enemies during the event.
There are 10 items waiting to be unlocked in DOOM: The Dark Ages Reliquary. However, these items are usually just cosmetic and don't offer any real benefits to your character. If you're aiming for increased character strength, you can ignore them; if you're an avid collector, don't hesitate to add these cosmetics to your inventory!
Players can use these rewards to transform ordinary shields into Doom's Shield Saw and their melee weapons into Slayer Flails. These new weapon styles might bring some different fun to your monotonous killing spree.
In addition, during the event, players can collect Doom Chests dropped by defeating Lair Bosses, which have a chance to drop unique weapons that resemble Doom's Crucible Blade. Finally, once you unlock all 10 rewards, you can also access the exclusive Forsaken Gates Town portal.
If you log in to the game during the event, you'll also have a chance to obtain free unique emblems, with the following times:
The Dark Before Dawn emblem: March 11 PT / March 12 PKT Grandeur of the Gutted emblem: March 13 PT / March 14 PKT Rip and Tear emblem: March 15 PT / March 16 PKTIf you find out too late, the event may have already ended, but don't despair, as they will most likely reappear in a later Reliquary event. So stay tuned!
Collaboration Bundles Available in the Premium ShopBesides the event gameplay, the collaboration bundles in Premium Shop have become a point of contention because of their high price and low cost-effectiveness.
The core item in this bundle is the Doom Slayer Armor Pack, which includes cosmetics for all 7 classes and costs 5,700 Platinum ($49.99). Meanwhile, each Praetor skin for each class is individually priced at 2,500 Platinum (~$24.99) and cannot be used across classes, making it more expensive to collect all the skins.
There's also The King of the Forge-Wing Bundle, valued at 2,800 Platinum ($24.99). This bundle includes Mecha Dragon Serrat mount skin, which is only available for cat mounts.
Additionally, you can also purchase the unique Cyclopean Cackle Bundle and Souls of the Lost Bundle for 2,500 Platinum (~$24.99).
Attention! If you're interested, please note the timing: The premium shop content will be available on March 12 at 12:00 PM PT / March 13 at 12:00 PM AKT.
Besides these, there's a small surprise to look forward to: Cacodemon and Lost Soul Pets.
You can pet and interact with them. The Cacodemon and Lost Soul Pets are priced at 2500 Platinum each. Each pet comes with a Mount Trophy and an Emblem, offering a fantastic opportunity to enrich your collection.
The collaboration costs significantly more than the base gameWhile the collaboration items visually recreate Doom style, the overall pricing strategy has sparked considerable discussion among players.
The complete collaboration outfit costs $125, a price not only significantly higher than the upcoming Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion at $39.99, but also exceeding the base game's price of $49.99. For a collaboration that only offers cosmetic content, this pricing is clearly excessive, disappointing many players.
Overall, this Diablo 4 and DOOM collaboration leans more towards cosmetic and commercial aspects, with relatively limited innovation and integration in gameplay. The high prices have deterred many players. However, setting aside the collaboration itself, Diablo 4 season 12's gameplay mechanics are excellent, and player interest remains high.
Please note that this event ends on April 26th, so join now to win your exclusive rewards. It's also worth mentioning that the new Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred DLC officially launches on April 28th, so you won't have much free time!
ARC Raiders Update: New Enemies, Beard Customization, and Blueprint Controversy
ARC Raiders continues to bring players new gameplay experiences and insights with each update. This game, primarily focused on shooting and extraction, has launched a new seasonal event, mainly adjusting resource balance and also buffing enemies.
Each ARC Raiders update brings new challenges and opportunities, but player feedback on these updates can easily spark significant conflicts. Below is a breakdown of ARC Raiders update content, player requests, and subsequent developer updates.
IntroductionThe new event update largely follows this year's update roadmap, meeting player expectations. Shrouded Sky is the name of this update, and players can easily guess from the name that it will present significant environmental challenges.
Following the usual practice of seasonal events, Shrouded Sky creates environmental conditions unlike any before. The changes to the raid gameplay have many players eager to try their hand at the new map.
Hurricane map conditions introduce dust and debris into the air, affecting players' offense and defense. For example, strong winds often leave players overwhelmed in crisis situations.
On the other hand, sudden environmental chaos can also present an excellent opportunity to ambush enemies, maximizing damage while minimizing impact for a surprising and unexpected effect.
Open terrain allows hurricanes to rage more freely, increasing the difficulty of survival. Extreme weather and interference from ARC machines also place higher demands on players.
Update - Enemy and Character AppearanceThe update to ARC machines introduces two new ARC enemy variants. Breaking with established patterns, these new enemy variants alter combat strategies, such as in multi-location battles. To achieve victory, players are forced to change their strategies and step outside their comfort zones.
Besides these significant changes that force players to rethink their winning tactics. Other changes worth noting for players include changes to character appearance. Players can now equip various facial hair options.
Common hairs include stubble and beards, which undoubtedly add a fun element to otherwise monotonous battles and are a small way to showcase one's unique style. This also adds richness and diversity to Raiders' looting in Rust Belt.
Enhancement - ExpeditionIn ARC Raiders updates, players can clearly feel the developers' increasing emphasis on Expedition system, its importance self-evident. Initially, Expedition system was an experimental mechanism for recording progress.
Now, Expedition system is evolving into a more mature reputation system. Completing projects and objectives becomes the player's task; successfully completing a series unlocks personal milestones.
After completing an Expedition, the player's game progress is complete. They can choose to rewind and reset certain points, while also receiving permanent bonuses to better prepare for the next Expedition.
The rewards for completing Expeditions are quite substantial. Players can earn $1, receive character bonuses, increase warehouse capacity, and improve resource utilization. Throughout the year's update roadmap, players will find that Expedition system will be released in multiple cycles.
This also reflects that Expedition system may become a flagship feature of ARC Raiders, serving as one of its iconic elements. The highly distinctive Expedition system continuously satisfies players' curiosity.
Community - Mushroom WarsBesides the official new initiatives that have generated considerable discussion among players, some new hot topics have emerged in the games community, such as Mushroom Wars, which initially raises questions.
Regarding Mushroom Wars, mushrooms specifically refers to the organic resources needed for player exploration, which are generally very rare. However, as exploration progresses, players learn that resource spawn points are limited.
Waiting patiently at spawn points to obtain more resources has become a consensus among most players. Therefore, frequent battles erupt near spawn points, even those often located in remote and less-visited areas of the map.
This frequent warfare transforms resource acquisition into a predatory activity, significantly increasing the danger of the areas and making players vulnerable to death. This player-driven change in game mechanics is part of ARC Raiders' unique appeal.
ControversyLearning from the previous update, many players discovered a bug in the blueprint system. By employing specific techniques to farm chests at specific locations on the blueprints, players could obtain substantial amounts of weapons and loot.
This latest map update, however, patched the drop rate of resources, especially ARC Raiders blueprints. An excessively high blueprint drop rate is detrimental to gameplay.
Since this has negatively impacted player experience, to mitigate player frustration, developer Embark continues by increasing the probability of obtaining high-level crafting materials, thus reducing the negative impact of decreasing blueprint availability.
Every new game update inevitably draws criticism from a large player base, with a core focus on whether it protects their interests. Some players believe it's extremely beneficial for the long-term development of ARC Raiders. Others object, arguing that the acquisition speed of gear doesn't significantly improve.
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ExpectationsThe latest update reveals that the next update will be Flashpoint. Flashpoint is expected to launch around the next phase of Escalation content cycle. While the developers haven't provided detailed information, players can generally infer from past updates that the map environment will probably change.
The biggest anticipated update for ARC Raiders is Rift Tide, expected to make a strong late-game appearance. The new environment will move away from Rust Belt, making exploring coastal biomes a new focus. The addition of a large ARC boss enemy will present players with even greater challenges.
The above summarizes the player's reactions to this update. Gathered here because of our love for ARC Raiders, please look forward to the next update!
Style vs Substance: The Brutal Reality of Marathon and ARC Raiders
Bungie's Marathon officially launched on March 5, 2026, and its striking similarity to Embark's ARC Raiders, released on October 30, 2025, has sparked considerable discussion among players. Can Marathon steal more players from ARC Raiders?
Initial data shows that Marathon's peak concurrent player count on Steam was slightly over 86,000. This is far less than its competitor, ARC Raiders, which boasted a remarkable 264,000 concurrent players on Steam upon its launch last October.
Both are PvPvE resource-grabbing games, inherently sharing many similarities. Both possess similar mechanics, such as shields, bandages, weapon attachments, traders, quests, stamina, and unique PvE enemies. Even both games feature energy guns.
So, given their high degree of similarity, what are the differences between these two games?
Game PerspectiveThe first and most obvious difference is the game's perspective. ARC Raiders offers a more forgiving third-person perspective, initially focused on PvE gameplay and still retaining strong PvE elements. Marathon, on the other hand, breaks the genre's boundaries, adopting a high-risk, high-reward first-person perspective, emphasizing player-versus-player combat. Marathon is known for its hardcore, PvP-centric gameplay.
Therefore, ARC Raiders allows you to experience pure PvE fun or fully enjoy the thrill of PvP. Marathon focuses more on PvP. These two games offer two different perspectives, allowing players to choose freely.
Frankly, you can play ARC Raiders casually without any problems. But Marathon is not so easy. I would even say that Marathon is not suitable for casual players.
Game InterfaceMarathon's HUD and user interface are a chaotic mess, like an obnoxious first-year art student's exhibition, filled with colors and symbols. While you eventually learn them, their design is far from intuitive. It looks like a random jumble of small cubes with some nonsensical designs; unless you read the descriptions, you have no idea what they are. Meanwhile, the map, PvE enemies, and sound effects are all a jumbled mess.
ARC Raiders currently offers a more polished and comprehensive experience. ARC Raiders's combat experience is far superior to Marathon's. You can attack monster parts, and they react. While fighting them is still frightening, they don't feel invincible. The monsters in Marathon are more like tanks, with only their heads as weak points.
ARC Raiders' sound design is simply amazing. You can accurately pinpoint the location of nearby machines through sound effects, and if you hear multiple machines, you can identify them solely by sound. Moreover, the gunshots are very pleasant to hear, and the environmental sound effects are perfectly in line with expectations.
ARC Raiders' map events and design are also superior. Flare flares truly offer players more options. Events like night raids, cold waves, and hurricanes genuinely change how players interact with the map, keeping the game constantly fresh.
Everything in ARC feels more meticulously designed: item pickup is clearer, the user interface is simpler and more ergonomic, missions and contracts provide a real sense of progress, you know exactly what to do, you have your own base, you can invest time at your own pace and desire, creating a more engaging intrinsic goal, and you can customize your character, both in appearance and skill tree.
Game ContentFor a game to maintain its longevity, it undoubtedly needs continuous updates and upgrades, bringing more challenging elements.
Many people love ARC Raiders because each extraction feels like completing a huge challenge, but since the first Expedition, players have rarely experienced that exhilarating moment of successfully extracting. Unless you play particularly recklessly, extractions are almost inevitable. However, Marathon does this much better; every successful extraction is a huge and exhilarating challenge.
Marathon is better suited to an extraction shooter because every moment is filled with brutal challenges. ARC Raiders, on the other hand, feels more like a PvE loot-hunting game. To obtain the high-level ARC Raiders Weapon, you must defeat Queen and Matriarch bosses, something many players haven't achieved even after two resets. Marathon makes high-level content more accessible through a clear faction progression system, rather than restricting it to specific enemies like ARC Raiders.
After the second Expedition, ARC Raiders' weaknesses became increasingly apparent. While I enjoy the game's social interactions, once you reach level 75, the items become as monotonous as a shopping list, leaving only those highlights. ARC Raiders should take a good look at Marathon. If there's any room for improvement in ARC, it's increasing the difficulty.
In addition, there's equipment. $1 are lackluster; aside from the golden weapon, the crafting costs for other equipment are pitifully low. I hope the consequences of PvP will be more severe, so players will be more motivated to seriously prepare their gear.
Everyone is comparing these two games because they are essentially both survival shooters. One will succeed, the other will fail - that's the reality. Most survival shooter players won't play both games simultaneously because they don't have that much time and energy.
Therefore, in the long run, Bungie and Embark need to compete for player bases. This is beneficial for players; both games need to continuously upgrade and improve to attract more players.
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Path of Exile Dec 12, 2024How Can You Play The Latest Path Of Exile 2 With Your Friends? - Through Multiplayer & Couch Co-op
Last week, the much-anticipated Path of Exile 2 Early Access was finally released. In this brand new sequel, the new game content is certainly enough to attract players, but what makes players most excited is the addition of multiplayer and couch co-op!
The addition of this feature means that you can explore Wraeclast together with your friends or work together to defeat a very powerful boss. Although POE 2 offers a single-player exploration game mode, the pleasure generated by gathering friends and striving for a goal is far from being comparable to single-player exploration.
However, it should be noted that there are some game elements in multiplayer that differ from single-player games, such as the distribution of loot at the end of the battle and the situation of falling into battle. If you have never been exposed to couch co-op or multiplayer games, this guide will give you an introduction to all the processes in POE 2 so that you can call friends to explore at any time.
How To Play Multiplayer Games?Multiplayer games, as the name suggests, means that you can explore the content in the game with other players besides yourself. So first, you need to make some friends. This does not mean your real-life friends, but game friends. You can enter Social Screen by holding down your J key or clicking the three-line button in the lower right corner of the screen.
At the bottom of this interface, you will see a Friend Invite box where you can enter the name of other players’ characters. After entering your friend’s name correctly here, press Enter, and he/she will become your game friend.
When this friend logs in to the game online, you will receive a message reminder. Then you can right-click the friend’s avatar on the friend list and select Invite to Party tab at the top of the list that appears to form your party.
Once the player joins your party, his/her avatar will appear on the left side of your screen. When you click the spiral below the avatar, you will be teleported to the location where your friend is locked.
Tips For Multiplayer GamesIt is important to note that all the loot you get during the exploration process is shared, not double loot. For example, when some $1 and loot drops on the ground after the enemy dies, there will be a brief window during which neither of you can pick it up, so there is no possibility of it being stolen.
At this time, you can discuss the ownership of specific loot in the party, because some gear is only useful for certain classes. Or you can trade loot with your teammates by right-clicking their avatar and selecting Trade tab. If it is initiated by the other party, you can just click Accept.
In addition, in multiplayer games, the health of the enemies and bosses on your face will be a little higher, but don’t worry too much. They are actually easier to defeat because they need to withstand two attacks each time. Along the way, you’ll also encounter some elite enemies that have names, which means they’ll be harder to defeat and worth your time to learn combat strategies.
Most importantly, in multiplayer, you can only access areas that you’ve unlocked. For example, if your teammate unlocks an area you’re not currently in during an operation, you won’t be able to reach the designated location via the spiral under your avatar. You must unlock that area before you can join it.
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How To Revive Other Players?The most annoying and camaraderie-testing part of multiplayer is reviving someone when they die during exploration, so it’s important to understand how the revive system works in POE 2.
When your teammate is killed by an enemy, you need to stand in the golden AOE around their body and click and hold Revive button that appears above the body. Remember, you need to hold it down until they revive. If you are attacked by an enemy during the process, the process will also be interrupted, so try to stand in a safe area and use your time wisely.
How To Play Couch Co-op?Unlike forming a team in multiplayer games, Couch Co-op requires you to have two controllers and two characters. This means that you can explore POE 2 with your friends face to face without any network lag.
You’ll need to select Settings tab in the top-left corner of the character selection menu interface, then select Input at the top to switch to Controller. If no controller input is detected at this stage, this tab cannot be clicked, so please check your controller.
Once connected, you can click Controller #1 button and bind it to your first controller. Scroll down to Controller #2 and select Controller Device to bind the second controller. At this time, a pop-up window that says “Couch Coop Mode Enabled” will appear on the screen.
This means that you can now start exploring POE 2 with your friends with the help of this new feature. Remember to save this setting, and after you exit the menu interface, you can see your character and your friend’s character standing side by side in front of you.
There is a very important detail that you need to remember. You will not only share a screen during the exploration process but also share all POE2 Currency you have cultivated, which ensures absolute fairness!
The above is the specific process and matters that need to be paid attention to for multiplayer games and Couch Co-op that you can experience in POE 2. I hope that with the help of this new feature, you can experience unprecedented exploration fun and the rapid warming of friendship. I wish you a happy game!
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EA Sports FC Dec 09, 20248 Best Players To Invest In EA FC 25 Thunderstruck Promo
Thunderstruck is a very popular promotion in EA FC 25, which provides players with a way to earn additional upgrades by collecting Live cards. This means that over time, players can make their cards more powerful by participating in matches or completing missions.
Although these cards are initially ranked based on their ability, they still have the potential to become better over time. However, it is important to note that while these cards can be further upgraded. It does not completely change their role or importance in the game. Below is a guide to eight of the best players.
8. Federico Valverde–Real Madrid Weak Foot: Four Stars Skill Moves: Four StarsAs a star player for Real Madrid, Valverde has performed very well, and his price is accordingly high. He has been regarded as one of the best midfielders in recent years, and this Thunderstruck version of him is undoubtedly one of the best pre-Team of the Year cards.
Real Madrid links and Valverde’s flexibility to move from CM to CDM or RM make him a must-have card. If you can afford his price and want to be competitive in the higher online divisions, this card is definitely worth the investment.
7. Kevin De Bruyne–Manchester City Weak Foot: Five Stars Skill Moves: Four StarsKevin De Bruyne’s Thunderstruck card is one of the top cards in FC 25. Not only does this card have excellent technical attributes, it also comes with a powerful play style, Incisive Pass Plus, which allows him to deliver a lethal pass to his teammates with great accuracy. This passing ability is extremely valuable for any player looking to build a smooth offensive system.
However, it is worth noting that De Bruyne’s speed in the game is not his strong point. Compared to many other top midfielders, he is slightly lacking in acceleration and agility. In addition, the price of this card is relatively high, which may be a challenge for players with limited $1.
6. Viktor Gyokeres–Sporting CP Weak Foot: Five Stars Skill Moves: Four StarsViktor Gyokeres is widely regarded as one of the best strikers, and with his amazing speed and excellent physicality, he is one of the most hard players to defend in FC 25. His 88 shooting rating adds to the brilliance of this card.
Although Viktor Gyokeres is relatively cheap, it is important to note that because of the small number of Swedish players, you will find it difficult to play many Liga Portugal players alongside Viktor Gyokeres, which increases the difficulty of finding suitable teammates to support your striker.
5. Jules Kounde–FC Barcelona Weak Foot: Four Stars Skill Moves: Three StarsJules Kounde’s base card is one of the best choices for the right back position in FIFA 25 early on. And compared to Gyokeres, Kounde’s link ability is much stronger, as French player has some of the richest quality teammates to choose from.
Jockey is a great PlayStyle Plus for a right-back, as it allows you to more effectively control the attacking players advancing along the wing while maintaining the ability to change direction at any time. This flexibility makes Jockey an ideal choice for players who want to be solid in defense and actively participate in the front court activities in offense.
4. Nicolo Barella–Lombardia FC Weak Foot: Four Stars Skill Moves: Four StarsNicolo Barella’s Thunderstruck card surpasses other similar options in this guide with its excellent accessibility, value for money, and overall quality. Although Barella’s various attributes are not particularly outstanding in terms of statistics, he has consistently performed well in the game with excellent on-field movement and superb dribbling skills.
Despite his relatively small stature, this does not make Barella look inferior to his opponents. He has an extremely strong presence in the midfield area and can control the rhythm of the game through flexible position changes and precise passes.
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3. William Saliba–Arsenal Weak Foot: Three Stars Skill Moves: Two StarsWilliam Saliba is one of the best defensive players in Ultimate Team. Saliba has the special skill Anticipate PlayStyle Plus, which makes him one of the best options in the position. Although he is expensive, if players are willing to invest enough FIFA 25 Coins to obtain this card, then you will not have to worry about your center back position in the coming months.
As play styles change and are updated, players with multiple play styles often have an impact on the power curve. However, during such transitions, a few players like Saliba have been able to adapt well and continue to perform at a high level. Therefore, for players who are looking for long-term stability and reliability, investing in Saliba is undoubtedly a wise choice.
2. Marcus Rashford–Manchester United Weak Foot: Four Stars Skill Moves: Five StarsThis card has almost all the ideal characteristics that all attacking players dream of. First, Rashford’s link is very easy to activate, and players can flexibly use him in various game modes. In addition, he can also use Power Shot Plus.
Rashford’s speed, shooting and dribbling ability are all over 91 points, and these three key attributes make him almost omnipotent in the field. The only thing that may be considered a shortcoming is that his Weak Foot is not perfect, but this is just a minor flaw compared to his already very comprehensive ability.
Overall, for players who pursue extreme attacking power, although Marcus Rashford is expensive, the value he provides is definitely worth the investment.
1. Kylian Mbappe–Real Madrid Weak Foot: Four Stars Skill Moves: Five StarsIn fact, Kylian Mbappe is already one of the top dribblers in the game, and in other aspects, he is almost the perfect attacker. He is extremely fast, and he also has excellent shooting skills, accurate passing ability and flexible dribbling style. These characteristics combine to make Mbappe a hard existence to defend.
Besides the excellent attributes mentioned above, Mbappe also has a special ability, his “auras” and “jam”. When French striker breaks through the defense at an amazing speed, there always seem to be some incredible situations, such as offensive opportunities that should have been intercepted or destroyed but fell to his feet for various reasons and eventually turned into scoring opportunities.
If you haven’t tried to use the enhanced version of Mbappe to experience this almost invincible feeling, then it is strongly recommended that you give it a try.
In summary, the above eight players have their own characteristics, and each player has its irreplaceable value. It is recommended to carefully choose investment players according to your own situation. I hope this guide can help everyone better understand and use Thunderstruck promotion in EA Sports FC 25 and enjoy the fun of the game!
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Elden Ring Dec 09, 2024Are You Looking Forward To The Release Of Elden Ring Anime? - Fan Work Will Be Born First
If you like playing games with beautiful graphics like Elden Ring, then you may also be interested in animation. In fact, there are also many games that have been animated, such as Persona 4 and the recent Arcane League of Legends Season 2.
Although these animated works have mixed reviews, at least they were expected by game fans and animation fans before they were released. After all, most of the games that can be animated have a good background world view. The same is true for Elden Ring.
Do you remember how Elden Ring set off a wave of MMO games when it was just launched in 2022? This epic open-world dark fantasy RPG depicts a large-scale power struggle in Lands Between, allowing you to not only earn $1 in various thrilling battles but also read the entire in-depth game story through the plot.
The game developers of Elden Ring have not yet expressed their intention to make an Elden Ring animation, but you will find fans making related animation works on social apps and video sites, and the quality and response of the trailers are very good. So let us introduce this fan animation to you.
Overview Of Elden Ring Fan AnimeAccording to the fan animation trailer, the final product will be five minutes long, and more effort will be put into post-effects and overall production than the trailer. Although the game world and story settings of Elden Ring are too large to be presented in five minutes, it is enough to portray the core content represented by Queen Marika or Mohgwyn Palace settings.
In addition, the producer Steins Alter also said that he will make more detailed fine-tuning of various aspects of the animation production later. Including adjustments to lighting tones and realistic surface reflections, as well as the adoption of an artistic style suitable for the game world. The fan animation trailer currently includes 4 versions in English, Japanese, French and Portuguese, and the final work is expected to be released in the summer of 2025.
What Is Steins Alter’s Attitude Towards Animation?Sometimes the quality of an animation is closely related to the attitude of the creator. Although the popularity of a five-minute fan work cannot be compared with that of a full official series, Steins Alter still made a serious comment on the hasty production of anime in the trailer.
For example, Steins Alter mentioned that the second season of Blue Lock was not perfect because of the change of directors, tight production time, and limited animation resources, so it is normal for the evaluation of the entire animation series to drop.
Although fan animations do not have the obstacles such as limited production time, they may have to face a greater concern - copyright issues. At least recently, Berserk fan animation was canceled because of this issue, and you must hope that Elden Ring fan animation will not encounter similar problems.
Elden Ring Fan Animation Strives For PerfectionIf you watch the video released by Steins Alter on March 8, 2024 to announce the production of Elden Ring fan animation, you will find that he hopes to create works with high quality and rich emotions like the best animation studios.
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Whether this ideal is feasible remains to be seen, because no matter how popular the final five-minute animation and thirty-six-second trailer are, they can only represent the success of Elden Ring fan animation alone. Reaching similar heights as the well-known animation studios is a distant and lofty goal.
Is There Hope For Elden Ring To Be Adapted Into A Full-Length Animation?As a MMORPG with a large open world and a complex storyline, Elden Ring gives you many paths to choose in the game. Therefore, from the perspective of an official animation adaptation, it is difficult to guarantee that all the storylines of Elden Ring can be fully presented.
However, a full-length Elden Ring animation series can actually focus on a cinematic retelling of one of the key questlines, such as Ranni the Witch. Her story is fascinating and presents an interesting Elden Ring journey, as Ranni’s orbit also includes wonderful characters such as Blaidd the half-wolf, Preceptor Seluvis, and War Counselor Iji.
However, Ranni’s story is just one of several stories that could benefit from an adaptation, and the backstories of Millicent, Fia, and Alexander the Iron Fist are equally fascinating. But if the game’s official intention is to make a full Elden Ring animation, there is actually a clearer and more explicit route that can be taken, which is to adapt Road To The Erdtree manga directly.
As an official manga, Elden Ring: Road To The Erdtree presents the experience of most players in the game in a comedic form. If you have seen it, you may have a lot of resonance. The focus of the entire comic story is Aseo, a funny but unfortunate Tarnished. The series is drawn by cartoonist Nikiichi Tobita. While perfectly reproducing the game world, it incorporates special humor and is completely worthy of being adapted into a full Elden Ring animation.
Of course, whether the official game animation will be released in the future, you can’t deny the efforts made by Steins Alter as a fan of the game. After all, making animation is not a simple task. Instead of speculating on the official’s thoughts, it is better to look forward to and support this Elden Ring fan anime.
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Path of Exile Dec 12, 2024A Guide To The Passive Skill Tree In Path Of Exile 2
As Grinding Gear Games’ much-anticipated sequel, Path of Exile 2 not only inherits the dark style and complex system of the previous game, but also redesigns many core mechanisms.
Among them, the innovation of Passive Skill Tree is undoubtedly one of the focuses of players’ attention. We will explain to you how Path of Exile 2 passive skill tree works so that you can master this complex system.
PoE 2 Passive Skill Tree WorksMany RPGs attract players through fascinating storylines, satisfying combat, and even the temptation of shiny items. Although PoE 2 has these advantages, its core is your power.
It feels good to slap someone in the face with Mace, but it’s even better to slap someone in the face with Mace and unlock several passive skill tree nodes at the same time. These buffs will amplify the most basic actions.
We have prepared builds for all PoE 2 classes, including Warrior, Sorceress, and even Monk. Because PoE 2 passive skill tree is so massive, knowing where you are headed in this RPG is more important than in most games. As hard as it may seem at first, the web of PoE 2 nodes will be the foundation for your climb to the top.
Passive Skill TreePoE 2 is a branching set of unlockable character nodes, which can seem daunting at first, with over 1,500 individual passive buffs for characters to use, but PoE 2 goes some way to making this easier to understand. For example, while every PoE 2 class shares the same tree, they all start in a specific section, and all of the nodes in that section are useful to that class.
At the beginning of the game, you can’t go wrong when choosing which passive nodes to unlock. You can get a skill point to unlock a node every time you level up. In the early stage, these skill points will gradually improve your basic abilities.
Things like increased melee damage are always good choices early on. You can take a step forward in the passive skill tree by unlocking nodes, and think of it as a fixed track with branching options as you progress.
If you accidentally go in the wrong direction, or just don't like how your build is going, you have the opportunity to spend some $1 to reconfigure your passives.
It’s worth noting that although you start in a specific part of the passive skill tree based on your class, you can develop in any direction as long as you have enough points to unlock the nodes.
Three types of nodes constitute PoE 2 passive skill tree. They are Attribute Nodes, Notables, and Keystones. We’ll cover them in more depth next.
Attribute NodesAttribute Nodes are an important part of any PoE 2 build, often simply adding some aspect of a character’s attributes. For example, if you spend a skill point to unlock the Skill Speed node, your attack and cast speed will increase by 3%.
These increases stack as you progress through the tree, and as we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of Attribute Nodes that will benefit your character in the beginning, so you’ll want to unlock these early on as much as possible.
You may come across an Attribute Node that gives you a choice of attributes that give a flat bonus, and you can choose the attribute you think will benefit your character. For example, you can choose between a +5 to Strength, Intelligence, or Dexterity, and if you’re playing a class that relies on melee damage, it might be worth choosing Strength increase.
NotablesSometimes, you’ll reach a node that’s a little bigger than a normal Attribute Node, and that’s a Notable. Notables are nodes that are bigger boosts to one aspect of your character, but are usually more subtle. Notables can also tweak the functionality of some of your skills, which can be very useful for players who are starting to lean towards a certain playstyle.
Repeatable Explosives is an example of a Notable. This Notable gives your Grenades a 20% chance to explode a second time. Obviously, if you don’t use Grenades in your build, then Notable is useless. But for players who rely on high burst damage from throwable Explosives, this could be a game changer.
There are other Notables, such as Shrapnel, which gives your projectiles a 30% chance to penetrate enemies and a 30% chance to ricochet onto the terrain. If you have a PoE 2 Support Gem on your crossbow that increases projectiles, and then unlock Shrapnel Notable, you could potentially have a Shotgun-like weapon that can instantly shred hordes of enemies.
KeystonesKeystones are the largest and most unique unlock nodes in PoE 2 passive skill tree. They offer powerful bonuses, but often come with specific drawbacks. Keystones are nodes that you must build around in order for them to work.
For example, Mind Over Matter Keystone shifts all damage you take into your mana pool before it affects your health, but it has the drawback that your mana regeneration rate is reduced by 50%. For it to work effectively, you have to seek out and unlock nodes that not only increase your mana pool but also increase regeneration rate. Otherwise, you’ll be left with nothing but health but no ability to use.
Some Keystones, like Pain Attunement, increase your chance of a critical strike when you’re low on health, but decrease it when you’re close to full health. While this isn’t necessarily a big adjustment to your build path, it may require you to change up your playstyle a bit. Keystones have a proportional risk and reward, but if you can get any of them to work in your build, they can be incredibly powerful.
Now that you know how PoE 2 passive skill tree works, it won’t be hard to build the most powerful character you can. See you in-game!
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FFXIV Dec 05, 2024How To Get And Use Allagan Tomestones Of Poetics In FFXIV?
Allagan Tomestones of Poetics is a currency in Final Fantasy 14 that provides a way for new and pre-Endwalker players to obtain past endgame gear. So, what do you need to know about Tomestones of Poetics? This article sorts out for you how to get and use Tomestones of Poetics in FFXIV.
How To Get Allagan Tomestones Of Poetics?Like FFXIV Gil, Allagan Tomestones of Poetics is a specific currency in FFXIV that you can earn in-game and exchange for some Final Fantasy XIV Items. Please note that players can only obtain Allagan Tomestones of Poetics after reaching level 50 and having at least one job or class.
Allagan Tomestones of Poetics mainly drop from level 50/60/70/80/90 dungeons, raids or trials. You can also get it from Tribal Quests, Hunt, Deep Dungeons and Field Operations.
Allagan Tomestones of Poetics can also be collected by completing Duty Roulette: Main Scenario, which can earn hundreds of Tomestones of Poetics.
This roulette usually sends you to one of the final dungeons in A Realm Reborn’s storyline. The quest is pretty straightforward, but it’s long, and you can take more than 40 minutes to complete. The cutscenes are not skippable, so this method may be tedious for some players.
Warriors of Light can also get Allagan Tomestones of Poetics by completing Aetherochemical Research Facility, a dungeon in FFXIV: Heavensward that is part of the MSQ expansion. It’s shorter than Duty Roulette: Main Scenario, but it can quickly get boring if you do it repeatedly.
Other effective ways to farm Allagan Tomestones of Poetics in FFXIV include:
First-time reward for newcomers at Trial Roulettes. FFXIV Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Drops. Hunt Trains with other players. During Heavensward, do Wondrous Tails with Khloe in Idyllshire X:5.7, Y:6.0. Eureka FATES, a series of rewards unlocked at the end of Stormblood. Complete Blue Mage challenges for the first time. What Can Allagan Tomestones Of Poetics Be Redeemed For?Allagan Tomestones of Poetics are used to trade for crafting ingredients, augmented equipment sets, Orchestrion Rolls, and Minions after completing the final Main Scenario Quest of each expansion in the base expansion.
Of course, you can also use Allagan Tomestones of Poetics to redeem certain items and then sell them for $1.
Each player can only carry a maximum of 2,000 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics, so you should use them as soon as you get them. Here are the things you can redeem them for.
Redeem GearYou can redeem Tomestones of Poetics at vendors for some high-level weapons and armour, which are usually the best gear you can get from a particular expansion.
The number of Tomestones required to redeem the strongest augmented equipment sets is higher, and you can use up Tomestones of Poetics quickly this way. Here are some of the strongest augmented equipment sets you can redeem.
Augmented Credendum Armor, Accessories, and Weapons: Equippable at Level 90 Augmented Cryptlurker Armor, Accessories, and Weapons: Equippable at Level 80 Augmented Scaevan Armor, Accessories, and Weapons: Equippable at Level 70 Augmented Shire Armor, Accessories, and Weapons: Equippable at Level 60 Augmented Ironworks Armor, Accessories, and Weapons: Equippable at Level 50In addition, you can also exchange for the following weaker equipment sets.
Weapons: 600 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Paladin Sword: 430 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Paladin Shield: 170 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Helm: 345 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Feet: 345 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Gloves: 345 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Chest: 510 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Legs: 510 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics All Accessories: 280 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Exchange Relic ComponentsIf you are crafting relic weapons, you will find that many weapon upgrade steps require specific items that need to be exchanged for Tomestones of Poetics. Exchanging these items is also a good way to use up Tomestones of Poetics.
Redeem And Sell Other ItemsIf you really don’t know how to spend your Allagan Tomestones of Poetics, you can also use them to redeem some hard-to-get items and resell them, which can help you earn Gil. Of course, make sure the items you sell are allowed to be traded on the market board, as some items are not allowed to be traded.
Where To Find Merchants And Trade?There are two different types of merchants where you can redeem items with Allagan Tomestones of Poetics.
Regular MerchantsThey use numerous menu-based shops to trade with you.
Sundry Splendors Representatives And Their Counterparts In Other LandsThese merchants have specialized menus and sell more items than other merchants. In addition, you can also exchange Scrips for Gatherer or Crafter classes here.
These merchants are located in the following locations:
Limsa Lominsa Aetheryte Plaza Gridania Aetheryte Plaza Ul’dah Aetheryte Plaza Foundation Aetheryte, down the steps Eulmore Aetheryte PlazaHowever, you need to complete some specific tasks to unlock them.
There are many ways to obtain Allagan Tomestones of Poetics, and there are many items that can be exchanged. I hope this article can help you. I wish you a happy journey in Final Fantasy 14!
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Other Games Dec 04, 2024Are You Ready To Get All The Rewards In Monopoly Go Snack Snatch? - December 3-4
I don’t know if you have noticed that although Monopoly Go launches new events almost every day, each new event has its own unique theme and corresponding promotional pictures. This week’s Snack Snatch is no exception!
Snack Snatch event will bring you a sweet season in the cold winter, and you can indulge your sweet tooth through the theme of this event. In addition, you will still be able to accumulate $1 required for playing the game as in the past!
In order to help you get all the event rewards as soon as possible, we will introduce you to the precautions for playing Snack Snatch.
Snack Snatch Event OverviewAs one of the classic tournament events, Snack Snatch event has officially started at 3 pm EST on December 3 and will last until 1 pm EST on December 4. Compared with some events that last for two days, its opening time is not long, so you need to seize the time!
Of course, you still need to work hard to accumulate event points to complete the 40 milestones in Snack Snatch event, and take away the generous rewards corresponding to these milestones. It is worth noting that this Monopoly Go Snack Snatch reward list not only includes more than 10,000 free dice rolls but also sticker packs that may even provide you with the last help before Marvel Go sticker album collection ends. Don’t miss it.
How To Accumulate Snack Snatch Event Points?There is no doubt that points are the basis for playing tournament-type events. And if you want to get points in Snack Snatch event quickly, then first you need to keep moving forward on the board with enough Monopoly Go Dice, while landing on four railway tiles as much as possible.
These special tiles will give you some mini-games to play, and will give you different amounts of Snack Snatch event points depending on the outcome of the game:
Shutdown Point Rewards:
Unsuccessful-2 Successful-4Bank Heist Point Rewards:
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As you can see, the better you do at the game, the more points you get. So make sure you take every mini-game seriously. Also, if you have enough dice rolls on hand and you’re almost done with your Marvel Go sticker album, you might want to consider increasing the dice roll multiplier! Your Snack Snatch score will also be multiplied by this number, allowing you to gain leaderboard points faster.
What Rewards Does Snack Snatch Event Include?To help you complete your Marvel Go sticker album, Snack Snatch Tournament is one of your last chances to collect. Snack Snatch can help you get some extra sticker packs again, as well as a lot of Monopoly Go Dice, some flash event triggers, and a lot of cash rewards.
Additionally, since this week’s Peg-E Sticker Drop event will begin shortly after Snack Snatch tournament, you can also get a ton of free Peg-E Sticker Drop tokens as rewards in Snack Snatch. The last time Peg-E tokens appear in all Snack Snatch milestones is at milestone 30, so be sure to complete as many high-level milestones as possible.
Milestone 1-10
Milestone 1: 10 Points; 10 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 2: 25 Points; 40 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 3: 40 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 4: 80 Points; Green Sticker Pack Milestone 5: 120 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 6: 150 Points; 20 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 7: 200 Points; High Roller, 5 Minutes Milestone 8: 250 Points; 200 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 9: 275 Points; 25 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 10: 300 Points; Yellow Sticker PackMilestone 11-20
Milestone 11: 350 Points; 30 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 12: 400 Points; Cash Boost, 5 Minutes Milestone 13: 375 Points; 275 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 14: 425 Points; 35 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 15: 450 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 16: 525 Points; 350 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 17: 550 Points; 50 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 18: 700 Points; 450 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 19: 500 Points; Mega Heist, 25 Minutes Milestone 20: 700 Points; 55 Peg-E TokensMilestone 21-30
Milestone 21: 800 Points; Blue Sticker Pack Milestone 22: 950 Points; 600 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 23: 900 Points; 70 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 24: 1150 Points; 675 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 25: 1000 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 26: 1200 Points; 80 Peg-E Tokens Milestone 27: 1100 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 28: 1300 Points; 750 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 29: 950 Points; Cash Boost, 10 Minutes Milestone 30: 1400 Points; 100 Peg-E TokensMilestone 31-40
Milestone 31: 1400 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 32: 1550 Points; Blue Sticker Pack Milestone 33: 1600 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 34: 2300 Points; 1250 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 35: 1300 Points; Mega Heist, 40 Minutes Milestone 36: 2700 Points; 1400 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 37: 1800 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 38: 3800 Points; 1900 Free Dice Rolls Milestone 39: 2200 Points; Cash Reward Milestone 40: 6000 Points; 3000 Free Dice RollsIf you want to make more cash in Monopoly Go, we recommend working on building up your net worth so that when you win cash prizes in Snack Snatch or other events, you’ll be able to get more cash than in the past!
So, can’t wait to start experiencing this Snack Snatch event? Then don’t hesitate, log in to Monopoly Go and participate!
