ESO Live - Ask Us Anything!

elven.were_wolf · January 2016

Would it be possible if when you remove veteran ranks you make it so that when we do cadwell's silver and gold, we actually go to the other alliance and not just pretend we are on some dream and all I meet is people from the same alliance. I was kinds disappointed when I finally got to cadwell's silver and then found out I won't be meeting people from the other alliance.

Dcaliber · January 2016

Hi ZOS, I just recently came back to ESO after a hiatus. I have two questions:
1. When will shield dyes be here?
2. Barbershop/Race change? I'm getting tired of my Imperials haircut and would love to change it.

Thanks!

Krainor1974 · January 2016

Dcaliber wrote: »

Hi ZOS, I just recently came back to ESO after a hiatus. I have two questions:
1. When will shield dyes be here?
2. Barbershop/Race change? I'm getting tired of my Imperials haircut and would love to change it.

Thanks!

Shield Dyes are hear

Zaldan · January 2016

Can you have another crack at those 5min plus loading screens as they're still around in Cyrodiil at least.

elven.were_wolf · January 2016

Is there any other fishing secrets that haven't been shared?
Like are there fishing holes that drop rare fish more than others? And why is there fishing bait sold at the merchant if they do not do as much as caught bait? Also there's got to be a trick for a solo fishermen such as myself to be able to take advantage of? And isn't there an easier way for farming worms because logging in and out of the intro is kinda boring?

william19882007 · January 2016

JBsnow404 wrote: »

Will we ever be able to craft jewelry? It would give a bit more creative freedom when putting together gear sets.

They have talked about this before and said its not somthing they are working on just yet.

JBsnow404 · January 2016

Will Rubedo hide scraps get higher drop rates since they are crazy hard to get compared to Rubedite Ore and Raw Ancestral Silk. Also would it be an idea to get clothier surveys that can get you a bunch of rubedo hide scraps since all of them only give you Raw Ancestral silk.

Ryuho · January 2016

Will effects of winterborn/valkyn scorgia/nerieth and other sets proc on shielded targets?

Krainor1974 · January 2016

Will ledgermain be the passives for the Thieves Guild skill line?
It makes sense that we have the passives already and just the skills would be added.

jwboudreau1b16_ESO · January 2016

Are there any plans to nerf Steel Tornado (affectionately referred to as 'spin-to-win') or Wrecking Blow? Both are being spammed constantly and are seemingly all Dual-Wield and Two-Handed users use in PVP, which makes them unstoppable.

As a penalty for constantly spamming a move, what if the same penalty that currently exists for dodge rolling were implemented? That way, users who have invested in ludicrous amount of Stamina and Stamina regeneration would still be able to pull off a few in succession, but would likely have to do so at a considerable cost to total health. This would build upon the already strategic combat.

I understand that developers do not want to restrict users, but something should be implemented to deter spamming.

MrDerrikk · January 2016

Ryuho wrote: »

Will effects of winterborn/valkyn scorgia/nerieth and other sets proc on shielded targets?

Skoria won't as shields can't be DOTted, but the other two should. The other two just work off damage, which works as you're still damaging shields.

MrDerrikk · January 2016

jwboudreau1b16_ESO wrote: »

Are there any plans to nerf Flying Blade (affectionately referred to as 'spin-to-win') or Wrecking Blow? Both are being spammed constantly and are seemingly all Dual-Wield and Two-Handed users use in PVP, which makes them unstoppable.

As a penalty for constantly spamming a move, what if the same penalty that currently exists for dodge rolling were implemented? That way, users with ludicrous amount of Stamina and Stamina regeneration would still be able to pull off a few in succession, but would likely have to do so at a considerable cost to total health. This would build upon the already strategic combat.

I understand that developers do not want to restrict users, but something should be implemented to deter spamming.

Firstly, "spin-to-win" is referring to Steel Tornado, not Flying Blade. The latter had a hard counter in the S&B reflect skill, so it's easily blockable by anyone. Neither Wrecking Blow or Flying Blade are planned to be nerfed as they can be countered pretty easily when you get used to it, however Steel Tornado has been mentioned to be nerfed (I didn't see the announcement myself, but people were mentioning it before).

As for spammables increasing in cost, people would only complain that spammables such as Lava Whip, Crystal Shards etc get the same treatment, and we end up going down the path of nerfing everything into uselessness. It's much better to buff then nerf, and with Wrecking blow the lack of other options is a problem.

jwboudreau1b16_ESO · January 2016

MrDerrikk wrote: »

Firstly, "spin-to-win" is referring to Steel Tornado, not Flying Blade. The latter had a hard counter in the S&B reflect skill, so it's easily blockable by anyone. Neither Wrecking Blow or Flying Blade are planned to be nerfed as they can be countered pretty easily when you get used to it, however Steel Tornado has been mentioned to be nerfed (I didn't see the announcement myself, but people were mentioning it before).

As for spammables increasing in cost, people would only complain that spammables such as Lava Whip, Crystal Shards etc get the same treatment, and we end up going down the path of nerfing everything into uselessness. It's much better to buff then nerf, and with Wrecking blow the lack of other options is a problem.

Fixed! Lol thanks.

I'm unfamiliar with the skill that you mentioned. If you try to block it or dodge roll, you just run out of stamina and if you attack, you get chain stunned. This is coming from a melee perspective. I'm not sure if a character with any range would have better luck. The problem with countering Steel Tornado is that users often use it during mass congregations of players, so while a player is fighting someone else, they and their team are getting destroyed by some random player running around using Steel Tornado.

I've heard that a lot from the developers - it's always better to buff than nerf. The problem is that if an ability is too strong, there is no amount of buffing that can offset its effectiveness. They ran into that problem with the crit surge death mage build from a while back. Of course, this crit-heal build was ludicrously powerful, but players who use these abilities in constant succession just deter other players from wanting to get involved in PVP and it really is a shame.

Iccotak · January 2016

I understand that you guys wanted to do something different with the "Tamriel Unlimited" Re-Boot, but the original introducing cinematic was a part of the main quest story line.
It served as part of the narrative with the prophet narration, seeing the ritual that put you in Coldharbour, seeing the secondary villain Mannimarco, and having an in-game engine cinematic was awesome.

Why not have it that when you log into the game for the first time it has the twenty minute long cinematic.

Then when you make a new character it plays the original intro and will only play it again if you DON'T choose to skip the Coldharbour intro tutorial.

When you choose the "play Cinematic" option on the left you will have two options.
-The 20 min movie
-The in-game engine Introduction

DEPRE5SED · January 2016

Nothing in here is actually answered by Zos? Why post questions here? And why are people answering them and giving false hope?

MrDerrikk · January 2016

DEPRE5SED wrote: »

Nothing in here is actually answered by Zos? Why post questions here? And why are people answering them and giving false hope?

Because they are answered by ZOS in the "Ask Us Anything' segment of ESO Live. They just haven't had one recently because they're on holidays.

Danny231 · January 2016

DEPRE5SED wrote: »

Nothing in here is actually answered by Zos? Why post questions here? And why are people answering them and giving false hope?

They will in the next, ESO alive. So don't worry, they will try and answer what they can

Enodoc · January 2016

If you do a rundown of the "things we already know" during the segment again, as you have done before (that's the list including housing, scrolling combat text, nameplates, barbershop, race change, class change, faction change), please also include:

Buff/Debuff trackers/timers (a la Srendarr)
Spell crafting
Jewellery crafting
Horse racing

These have all been discussed before, but a reminder of their current status for those people who are unaware (or can't remember) would be very useful! Thanks

Krainor1974 wrote: »

Will ledgermain be the passives for the Thieves Guild skill line?
It makes sense that we have the passives already and just the skills would be added.

I certainly hope not. I don't want those passives suddenly locked behind membership of the Thieves Guild. There should be a whole new skill line with 1 Ulti, 4 Actives and 5 Passives that you progress through Guild reputation, just like the other Guilds. (Ideally, you should be able to join the Guild and progress the Skill Line for free, and the DLC purchase should be to unlock the quest line.)

Ryuho · January 2016

MrDerrikk wrote: »

Ryuho wrote: »

Will effects of winterborn/valkyn scorgia/nerieth and other sets proc on shielded targets?

Skoria won't as shields can't be DOTted, but the other two should. The other two just work off damage, which works as you're still damaging shields.

Yeah, but atm even lich crystal set and winterborn doesnt proc on shields.. Tested it.. Shame, I wonna be a FrostMage Rub!

MrDerrikk · January 2016

Ryuho wrote: »

MrDerrikk wrote: »

Ryuho wrote: »

Will effects of winterborn/valkyn scorgia/nerieth and other sets proc on shielded targets?

Skoria won't as shields can't be DOTted, but the other two should. The other two just work off damage, which works as you're still damaging shields.

Yeah, but atm even lich crystal set and winterborn doesnt proc on shields.. Tested it.. Shame, I wonna be a FrostMage Rub!

Really? Wow, I didn't realise this...I distinctly remember a Mag NB using Nerien'eth against my Shielded Sorc at IC release, so maybe they broke it?

Ryuho · January 2016

MrDerrikk wrote: »

Ryuho wrote: »

MrDerrikk wrote: »

Ryuho wrote: »

Will effects of winterborn/valkyn scorgia/nerieth and other sets proc on shielded targets?

Skoria won't as shields can't be DOTted, but the other two should. The other two just work off damage, which works as you're still damaging shields.

Yeah, but atm even lich crystal set and winterborn doesnt proc on shields.. Tested it.. Shame, I wonna be a FrostMage Rub!

Really? Wow, I didn't realise this...I distinctly remember a Mag NB using Nerien'eth against my Shielded Sorc at IC release, so maybe they broke it?

Prolly he took your shield down for 1s = dmged ur hp even for 10 dmg and thats why it proced. You need to dmg opponent HP to makte those sets work. Shields are absorbing dmg, thats why they cant proc on them.. Ah, I just hope it will be fixed, cause u still are dmging ur opponents even if they are shielded, and its stupid totally.. whats the worst using those sets u are sacrfaicing some boost to dmg to have cool set equiped with cool effect which is not working.. bleh

And yeah maybe they broke it. Because destro frost reach atm is not rooting shielded ppls, and b4 IC patch it did! Only flame destro reach was bugged, and i think still this bug persist - u cant knock back shielded targets with destro flame reach..

HeroOfNone · January 2016

Did you enjoy my 2015 feedback & suggestions?

WHERE IS THE AMULET OF KINGS?! I'm asking for a friend.

What is the biggest/most annoying criticism/complaint that developers feel is unjust?

We talk a lot of Tamriel and the realms of oblivion, but what lies beyond the waters of the continent? Looking for lands further than our current map, further than summers isles, Morrowind, etc.

If a khajiit owns a Senche tiger, isn't that a form of slavery of thier kin? Or is it more of a bond of respect that they work together?

Are Stranglers & Dryads except from the green pact if they are aggressive to a Bosmer?

Spider Daedra mount polymorph or little pet when? With Mephala's realm I hope

Glaiceana · January 2016

DEPRE5SED wrote: »

Nothing in here is actually answered by Zos? Why post questions here? And why are people answering them and giving false hope?

They are answered on the ESO Live official twitch stream, next one is happening on the 15th of this month

twitch.tv/zenimaxonlinestudios
And they will try to answer questions each time, I got two of mine answered on the last ESO Live show

Shadesofkin · January 2016

One of my favorite things about the 4-man content Dungeons is that normal and veteran were often sequential in their storyline. I noticed this was not the case in White Gold Tower and Imperial City Prison, normal and veteran difficulty were identical in their story. Was this a one time thing, or can we expect that future 4-man dungeons will no longer have the great part 1 and part 2 to them we saw in previously released dungeons?

UrQuan · January 2016

A CS rep has recently indicated to me that they aren't able to actually read the CS tickets. Can you address this please?

ZOS_KaiSchober · January 2016

MaKTaiL wrote: »

When is the next ESO Live? Miss you guys

The next show is on Friday, January 15. We just collected your questions for the AuA.

MissBizz · January 2016

ZOS_KaiSchober wrote: »

MaKTaiL wrote: »

When is the next ESO Live? Miss you guys

The next show is on Friday, January 15. We just collected your questions for the AuA.

YES! Awesome

Gidorick · January 2016

ZOS_KaiSchober wrote: »

MaKTaiL wrote: »

When is the next ESO Live? Miss you guys

The next show is on Friday, January 15. We just collected your questions for the AuA.

@ZOS_KaiSchober This is the perfect post to ask this question to! Do we need to RE-ask a question if it doesn't get answered.... do you guys go through all pages of this thread before every ESO Live to collect questions for the AuA?

Krainor1974 · January 2016

Yes, off Friday n can watch normally I see them on YouTube
Lol

randolphbenoit · January 2016

ZOS_KaiSchober wrote: »

MaKTaiL wrote: »

When is the next ESO Live? Miss you guys

The next show is on Friday, January 15. We just collected your questions for the AuA.

Where the answers AuA from previous two shows? Not seen posted here on forums yet...