PTS Patch Notes v2.4.1

Firerock2 · May 2016

No fix for bracing...

Minsc · May 2016

It seems the feedback for the removal of Bracing ( and the new Power Bash) had the same fate as the one for the AoE caps in the past. No surprise there

GreenSoup2HoT · May 2016

Viper’s Sting: Increased the poison damage from this item set’s 5-piece proc by roughly 500%.

SpAEkus · May 2016

lordrichter wrote: »

No potency rune changes this patch?

Just ran Stros'Mkai, no Potency in any nodes.

Archmage1 · May 2016

Sorc shields are still too short. Please make the change to 10/12 sec at least. In addition, why not add the decrease to the Battle Spirit debuff in PVP so it does not effect PVE? Simple solution @ZOS_GinaBruno, @Wrobel .

cpuScientist · May 2016

Add time to the Sorc shield, cool everyone has shields now. Make the Sorc version the best one...

ZOS_GinaBruno · May 2016

DDuke wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Skorol007 wrote: »

Viper’s Sting: Increased the poison damage from this item set’s 5-piece proc by roughly 500%.

500% ?

I double checked that one too, and it is indeed 500%.

Gina, these armor set changes are already on the PTS, so maybe these are ones for the previous patch?

Or maybe it's just the tooltips on current PTS build that show these changes, idk :P

Working on getting clarification now, sorry guys!

cpuScientist · May 2016

Cause you know that was thier thing. Ad it is on live now let's are getting one shotted by any halfway decent players... And by alot of mobs, cause it's too costly to keep reapplying shields, and to much of a hit to DPS to stop every 6 seconds.

Cinbri · May 2016

@ZOS_GinaBruno
Can you look into my suggestion?

cpuScientist · May 2016

Archmage1 wrote: »

Sorc shields are still too short. Please make the change to 10/12 sec at least. In addition, why not add the decrease to the Battle Spirit debuff in PVP so it does not effect PVE? Simple solution @ZOS_GinaBruno, @Wrobel .

This why not THIS. 12 seconds in PvP and 20 in PVE. Most CC outlasts shields... And now you are adding all this new forms if damage with poisions and the like, that one cc will completely kill a Sorc.

Tyrannitar · May 2016

Erock25 wrote: »

You missed the portion of the patch notes where you introduce something for stamina sorc.

Yeah I'm thinking we might have missed a post or reply somewhere about it? Could we get linked to an update if so? @ZOS_GinaBruno @Wrobel

RoxyPhoenix · May 2016

no EU copy ? buuu

ManDraKE · May 2016

The nerf to black rose wasn't needed at all imo.
Still waiting for changes on IC, harder mobs and more flag.

Firerock2 wrote: »

No fix for bracing...

there is nothing to fix. Adapt and move foward.

NewBlacksmurf · May 2016

So when I read this @ZOS_GinaBruno does this mean pre level 50's can enter and participate in the Trial?

What is the min level?

Dungeons & Group Content
Trials
Sanctum Ophidia
Fixed an issue where non-Champion player characters could occasionally receive Champion gear from the bosses in Sanctum Ophidia.

Valrien · May 2016

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

So when I read this @ZOS_GinaBruno does this mean pre level 50's can enter and participate in the Trial?

What is the min level?

Dungeons & Group Content
Trials
Sanctum Ophidia
Fixed an issue where non-Champion player characters could occasionally receive Champion gear from the bosses in Sanctum Ophidia.

It's probably like MoL where you can enter it at any level on non-vet.

Franieck · May 2016

Thank you so much Zenimax!! the sithis set heavy armor style looks AMAZING!!

NewBlacksmurf · May 2016

Valrien wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

So when I read this @ZOS_GinaBruno does this mean pre level 50's can enter and participate in the Trial?

What is the min level?

Dungeons & Group Content
Trials
Sanctum Ophidia
Fixed an issue where non-Champion player characters could occasionally receive Champion gear from the bosses in Sanctum Ophidia.

It's probably like MoL where you can enter it at any level on non-vet.

So help me understand this.....how because isn't this in Crag which requires a min level of 50 (VR1) pre DB ?
Are there yet more global changes not in the patch notes? This is a big deal!!!

Trials access pre-50 (vr1)

Ishammael · May 2016

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Quick Cast Ground Abilities

Added a new interface option to change the way ground targeted spells are cast.
This option can be found under Settings > Gameplay > Quick Cast Ground Abilities

Changing this to “On” means that all ground targeted abilities will cast immediately in the location of your mouse cursor.

Changing this to “Off” means that all ground targeted abilities will require you to click the mouse to select where the ability is cast.

This feature defaults to “Automatic” which preserves the current in-game functionality for ground targeted abilities (Ultimates cast instantly at your cursor, and normal abilities require a mouse click).

Note: This feature was implemented and available in v2.4.0, but we unintentionally missed the patch note for it.

This is a really great feature, thank you!!!!!

(Add Evasion to Cinder Storm now, pretty please?!)

Soris · May 2016

@ZOS_GinaBruno Give TEL VAR stones to templates please! IC gears are not testable at this point.

Nightwolfmenace · May 2016

Dreugh King Slayer: This item set’s 5-piece bonus now passively grants the Major Brutality buff at all times and also grants the Major Expedition buff after a kill, instead of increasing Weapon Damage after killing an enemy.

Just hopped on PTS and it Currently does not passively Grant Major Brutality Buff @ZOS_GinaBruno

Aleraon · May 2016

@ZOS_GinaBruno
Hi Gina have all the wayshrines in major cities been unlocked for template characters with this patch?

Divinius · May 2016

SpAEkus wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

No potency rune changes this patch?

Just ran Stros'Mkai, no Potency in any nodes.

Yes, it would seem that the fix to bring back potency runes to nodes did not make it into this patch.

Kwivur · May 2016

Franieck wrote: »

Thank you so much Zenimax!! the sithis set heavy armor style looks AMAZING!!

If only looks could kill...

Anazasi · May 2016

Alcast wrote: »

Many of the sets that were described were already in the last patch inserted. Same as this one, just checked

Set says melee chance to proc I wonder does this proc with bows?

Anazasi · May 2016

Oh I might also add. Currently recruiting purge monkeys for pvp groups. Job description:

1. must stay on crown.
2. must be able to push one button repeatedly for long durations.
3. must have efficient purge ability from the Alliance Support line maxed out.

Seriously though its like DLC is just DOT central now.

Ethoir · May 2016

Anything on the in-game bug report about the game not letting you use stamina restoring potions while moving? This can cause quite a bit of grief in a fight (or pvp) when you need to use one but are forced to come to a complete stop to do so.

ZOS_GinaBruno · May 2016

Divinius wrote: »

SpAEkus wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

No potency rune changes this patch?

Just ran Stros'Mkai, no Potency in any nodes.

Yes, it would seem that the fix to bring back potency runes to nodes did not make it into this patch.

Not this patch, no, but it will hopefully be included in the next one (don't worry, we are still planning to make that change).

Nightwolfmenace wrote: »

Dreugh King Slayer: This item set’s 5-piece bonus now passively grants the Major Brutality buff at all times and also grants the Major Expedition buff after a kill, instead of increasing Weapon Damage after killing an enemy.

Just hopped on PTS and it Currently does not passively Grant Major Brutality Buff @ZOS_GinaBruno

We'll take a peek - thanks!

RoxyPhoenix wrote: »

no EU copy ? buuu

Not today, but most likely next week.

Tyrannitar wrote: »

Erock25 wrote: »

You missed the portion of the patch notes where you introduce something for stamina sorc.

Yeah I'm thinking we might have missed a post or reply somewhere about it? Could we get linked to an update if so? @ZOS_GinaBruno @Wrobel

The team was mainly focusing on making some improvements to the item sets this go around, but are looking at making some additional adjustments for Sorcerers (even stam sorcs) in a future PTS incremental.

Aleraon wrote: »

@ZOS_GinaBruno
Hi Gina have all the wayshrines in major cities been unlocked for template characters with this patch?

We'll be adding some additional wayshrines in next week's PTS incremental.

Skorol007 · May 2016

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Divinius wrote: »

SpAEkus wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

No potency rune changes this patch?

Just ran Stros'Mkai, no Potency in any nodes.

Yes, it would seem that the fix to bring back potency runes to nodes did not make it into this patch.

Not this patch, no, but it will hopefully be included in the next one (don't worry, we are still planning to make that change).

Nightwolfmenace wrote: »

Dreugh King Slayer: This item set’s 5-piece bonus now passively grants the Major Brutality buff at all times and also grants the Major Expedition buff after a kill, instead of increasing Weapon Damage after killing an enemy.

Just hopped on PTS and it Currently does not passively Grant Major Brutality Buff @ZOS_GinaBruno

We'll take a peek - thanks!

RoxyPhoenix wrote: »

no EU copy ? buuu

Not today, but most likely next week.

Tyrannitar wrote: »

Erock25 wrote: »

You missed the portion of the patch notes where you introduce something for stamina sorc.

Yeah I'm thinking we might have missed a post or reply somewhere about it? Could we get linked to an update if so? @ZOS_GinaBruno @Wrobel

The team was mainly focusing on making some improvements to the item sets this go around, but are looking at making some additional adjustments for Sorcerers (even stam sorcs) in a future PTS incremental.

Aleraon wrote: »

@ZOS_GinaBruno
Hi Gina have all the wayshrines in major cities been unlocked for template characters with this patch?

We'll be adding some additional wayshrines in next week's PTS incremental.

The team was mainly focusing on making some improvements to the item sets this go around, but are looking at making some additional adjustments for Sorcerers (even stam sorcs) in a future PTS incremental.

Looking forward to it because stam sorcs really deserve some love!

Locust115 · May 2016

I have to say I'm really disappointed you are removing the Veteran system. i understand it will be easier for all the newcomers, but now ive been here since beta, theres so much i STILL havent accomplished with even more coming, and now my veteran ranks i worked so hard for the ONE character i have are basically null and void. I mean i loev this game, i really do, but so mch has changed ability wise, and now this? what are you even gonna do with all the material ranks, not to mention, im still not getting my rank 10 provisioning writ, and ive only received 1 psyjic ambrosia recipe fragment. the entire time ive been playing now for what, 2 years? I started my own guild at the very beginning at launch, i was never invited or consulted in game to any sort of say in this. And of course youll blame me for not participating in the forum sooner. true, ill own that, but jesus, the problem isnt the veteran ranking system, its the items you pick up in dungeons. and even still, theres allot Ive had to learn in doing it the way it is, that creates depth in the game, and thats not something id even want to sacrifice at this point, because it makes me have to earn it... ive had to earn these achievements so far. and yeah, I'm not a grand warlord, i havent even been emp yet, but the challenge is real and worth it, and i wouldnt change the veteran system, just things around it.

not to mention, slowing down the rate people are earning champ points just EMPOWERS the people at the highest ranks already. you need to NERF those high CP players so that people can jump in and stand a chance. there are so many guild that just harvest, and price stack, and gain advantages allot of solo players cant. at least how it is now, i earn a reasonable amounf of champ points by going through all 3 alliance stories with 1 charachter, so it encourages me to make more than one, which is what i JUST STARTED DOING. whtout the veteran ranks, there is NO incentive to pursue those, because everyone will reach level 50 by the end of their alliance chapter.

stop *** with the game already. please.

Tyrion87 · May 2016

So no increase for dmg shields' duration? Do you even read the feedback and take it into account somehow?
I'm disappointed with your ignorance ZOS...