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Re: Why aren’t Golden Pursuits tasks related to scribing retroactive?
Imperial_Archmage wrote: »It's not a big problem in my opinion, there's enough simple tasks to get the rewards. Like, yeah, "defeat 300 enemies" might seem like a lot, but we have a month to do that. I've already completed 10-12 tasks without even trying.
It may not be a big deal to you but that doesn’t change the fact that this is quite literally a punishment for players who paid to unlock Scribing. They have to go through the slog of killing 300 enemies while the players who are getting the system for free now can get credit for a task literally just be clicking a button. Like I said, it’s a slap in the face of paying customers. That kind of callous disregard towards paying players just encourages them to cancel their subscriptions and wait for content to become free. Hell, the devs are even going to reward you for being a freeloader with even more freebies like these tasks. What kind of a way to run a business is this!?
*slap in the face -- The sheer angst over a Golden Pursuit is hilarious, and I already had scribing and all of the quests done but oddly enough, didn't end up with a bruised face and got the pursuit done in 5 days.
Re: Sorcerer review and Update 47
Yep. Out of 3 skill lines sorc has maybe 5 good abilites and a couple good passives. It's truly in a sad state. It needs a boost to the shock damage passive as well. Somewhere in the 8-15% range.
s3dulo
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Re: Do you think ZOS should rollback subclassing and focus on class balance instead?
Yeah, because anyone who loves subclassing is OBVIOUSLY just a 'yesman'
Re: What is your favorite expansion year in terms of storytelling??
The Year 1 stories: Imperial City, Orsinium, Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood.
Those stories are still the best this game has ever had. Sure, I personally could take or leave the TG and DB guilds themselves, but the characters in them are so compelling. And Wrothgar as a whole is still the best Chapter this game has ever done, even though it wasn't a Chapter.
In terms of gameplay, it's hands down whenever we got a new Class in 2017, 2019, and 2023. Being able to make a new character and experience the whole world in a completely different way is great, and I love the level up process and making each of my backstories feel unique. I really hope that I'll get another chance to do that soon...
Those stories are still the best this game has ever had. Sure, I personally could take or leave the TG and DB guilds themselves, but the characters in them are so compelling. And Wrothgar as a whole is still the best Chapter this game has ever done, even though it wasn't a Chapter.
In terms of gameplay, it's hands down whenever we got a new Class in 2017, 2019, and 2023. Being able to make a new character and experience the whole world in a completely different way is great, and I love the level up process and making each of my backstories feel unique. I really hope that I'll get another chance to do that soon...
tomofhyrule
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Re: Farewell, Matt.
Speaking on behalf of the UESP, we have always greatly appreciated Matt's work on the game, as well as the interview time he's given us. I particularly remember his insights into the character of the Drake of Blades in the Imperial City questline, and his emphasis on including people in the game - with disabled, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ characters showing up in Tamriel just as they do in real life.
Speaking personally, I have always appreciated Matt's leadership and insights, particularly the keynote speeches he has given. I also loved how he stood up for me at the Tenth Anniversary event when the security guard who'd appointed herself the Toilet Police tried to stop me going into the accessible toilet since it involved going through the painting room. He said, "Of course she can use that washroom", with an exasperated expression aimed at the Toilet Police.
I am absolutely devastated - but not at all surprised - that Matt has opted to resign over these layoffs. I wish him either a peaceful retirement or a strong return at another gaming company, whichever he prefers.
I was extremely encouraged by my conversations with both Rich Lambert and Susan Kath at the ESO Tavern over the weekend. Susan in particular is a relatively unknown entity for us players since she has only been attending events for the past year. However, upon speaking to her in depth, I feel that she has some excellent ideas for the futures both of the game and the community. I wish them, along with the rest of ZOS, a great future for ESO.
Speaking personally, I have always appreciated Matt's leadership and insights, particularly the keynote speeches he has given. I also loved how he stood up for me at the Tenth Anniversary event when the security guard who'd appointed herself the Toilet Police tried to stop me going into the accessible toilet since it involved going through the painting room. He said, "Of course she can use that washroom", with an exasperated expression aimed at the Toilet Police.
I am absolutely devastated - but not at all surprised - that Matt has opted to resign over these layoffs. I wish him either a peaceful retirement or a strong return at another gaming company, whichever he prefers.
I was extremely encouraged by my conversations with both Rich Lambert and Susan Kath at the ESO Tavern over the weekend. Susan in particular is a relatively unknown entity for us players since she has only been attending events for the past year. However, upon speaking to her in depth, I feel that she has some excellent ideas for the futures both of the game and the community. I wish them, along with the rest of ZOS, a great future for ESO.
baratron
9
Re: Is Solstice worth buying?
I haven't done the story yet - honestly I've been disappointed by the quests and storytelling in ESO for a while (High Isle was the worst thing I've ever done), especially since I can get my RPG and storytelling fix so much more from other games like BG3 or even the single-player TES games.
However, just looking at the amount of content afforded by the Season pass... no, it's not worth it at all.
Look at what we got in 2023:
Necrom, $40:
Solstice, $50:
Mathematically, Solstice is offerring way less than Necrom did, and the Dungeons aren't making up for that. Solstice is only a good deal for people who: i) want to own the dungeons permanently regardless of ESO+ status, and ii) only get Chapters for the zones and do not care about Chapter features.
If you're only interested in the story and don't care about needing to rush it to take part in the Wall event, this really looks like a "wait until it's on sale" thing. Especially if you are currently on ESO+ and don't want to essentially pay to permanently unlock the dungeons you're already paying for.
However, just looking at the amount of content afforded by the Season pass... no, it's not worth it at all.
Look at what we got in 2023:
Necrom, $40:
- Two zones (one large, one small), sharing 6 WBs, 6 Delves, and 2 PubDuns
- A New Class
- Two Companions
- A new World Event (Bastion Nymics)
- One new Tales of Tribute deck
- A new Trial
Solstice, $50:
- One zone, presumably with 6 WBs, 6 Delves, and 2 PubDuns (so far, only 3 WBs have been released with one more in the U47 patch, 3 Delves, and 1 PubDun)
- No new feature (Subclassing is basegame so not included in the value of Solstice)
- No Companions
- A new World Event (releasing with U47)
- No new Tales of Tribute deck
- A new Trial
- 4 DLC Dungeons (also playable via ESO+)
Mathematically, Solstice is offerring way less than Necrom did, and the Dungeons aren't making up for that. Solstice is only a good deal for people who: i) want to own the dungeons permanently regardless of ESO+ status, and ii) only get Chapters for the zones and do not care about Chapter features.
If you're only interested in the story and don't care about needing to rush it to take part in the Wall event, this really looks like a "wait until it's on sale" thing. Especially if you are currently on ESO+ and don't want to essentially pay to permanently unlock the dungeons you're already paying for.
tomofhyrule
30
Re: Rakkhat’s Voidmantle should work with Overload. Don’t take away the fun again
Using overload to its full potential requires ulti micro-management (more so next patch with sources of ultigen nerfed across the board) and keeping track of off-balance windows.
The rationale behind the stream of 'peel-backs' and 'tone-downs' to the other mythic whose name I won't mention because I don't want to summon the fellow players that are tasked with fuelling the 'exhausting' part of 'fatecarver' to this thread was that it was perceived as being too rewarding vs the effort yet here we have a mythic that pretty much mandates effort to reap the rewards and still gets the hammer.
I keep asking myself, who are these changes for?
The rationale behind the stream of 'peel-backs' and 'tone-downs' to the other mythic whose name I won't mention because I don't want to summon the fellow players that are tasked with fuelling the 'exhausting' part of 'fatecarver' to this thread was that it was perceived as being too rewarding vs the effort yet here we have a mythic that pretty much mandates effort to reap the rewards and still gets the hammer.
I keep asking myself, who are these changes for?
ApoAlaia
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Re: PTS Update 47 - Feedback Thread for New Item Sets
Old sets but:
Why are the Archive Class sets still Class-locked? This makes literally no sense anymore, especially since you can have a "Templar" running Herald of the Tome, Assassination, and Aedric Spear who's allowed to wear Wrathsun (which means they get no benefit from the 5-piece since they dropped Dawn's Wrath), and yet a "DK" running Animal Companions, Grave Lord, and Ardent Flame can't run either Corpseburster or Aerie's Cry even though they have the relevant lines and the 5-piece for both of those sets doesn't even require running those lines (it only gives a damage buff for those skills, but the proc still works).
I know the article said
Subclassing has completely removed Class Identity, full stop. The devs latching on to "class identity" using tertiary class characteristics is just insulting at this point. Especially since the Class styles were unlocked in U40 when they were introduced - they were specifically locked in U41 and that wasn't even a popular change then, and people have since discussed.
UNLOCK THE CLASS STYLES! And the sets, but seriously UNLOCK THE STYLE PAGES.
Why are the Archive Class sets still Class-locked? This makes literally no sense anymore, especially since you can have a "Templar" running Herald of the Tome, Assassination, and Aedric Spear who's allowed to wear Wrathsun (which means they get no benefit from the 5-piece since they dropped Dawn's Wrath), and yet a "DK" running Animal Companions, Grave Lord, and Ardent Flame can't run either Corpseburster or Aerie's Cry even though they have the relevant lines and the 5-piece for both of those sets doesn't even require running those lines (it only gives a damage buff for those skills, but the proc still works).
I know the article said
but... really? When players talk about Class Identity, we're not talking about what their belt buckle looks like! We mean things like "a DK has low sustain supported by frequent ults!" or "a NB is a single-target sneaky stabby player!""Class identity is still important for key aspects of our game: Achievement, class styles, class scripts, class item sets, and so much more,” Day emphasizes.
Subclassing has completely removed Class Identity, full stop. The devs latching on to "class identity" using tertiary class characteristics is just insulting at this point. Especially since the Class styles were unlocked in U40 when they were introduced - they were specifically locked in U41 and that wasn't even a popular change then, and people have since discussed.
UNLOCK THE CLASS STYLES! And the sets, but seriously UNLOCK THE STYLE PAGES.
Re: Pardon me ZOS, but why are my Orsimer not sitting astride Mammoth mounts?
A real orc would ask for an echatere mount.
