Official Discussion Thread for "ESO: Morrowind Closed Beta Details"
ZOS_GinaBruno
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This is the official discussion thread for the blog article ESO: Morrowind Closed Beta Details. We're excited to announce that The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is coming to our Public Test Server in just a couple weeks! Check out the article to learn the details about ESO: Morrowind on the PTS.
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fioskal✭✭✭When will invites for the closed beta go out? Is there somewhere we can sign up if interested?-Fiona-
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✭✭✭✭✭Do we have to sign up for it somewhere? Or do we just wait to see if we get picked?Nightfighters ― PC/NA and PC/EU
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ZOS_GinaBrunoCommunity ManagerWhen will invites for the closed beta go out? Is there somewhere we can sign up if interested?
You'll receive an email with your invite once the PTS is available.Do we have to sign up for it somewhere? Or do we just wait to see if we get picked?
There is no sign up, no. You'll just have to wait and be surprised.
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dpencil✭✭✭✭Can we get some insight into this decision? Is it because you don't want people just playing though all the content in PTS and then not buying the chapter? Or are you trying to refine feedback from more dedicated tester type people instead of letting the whole community snowball over various issues?0 -
Foxic✭✭✭✭✭Is there a set date yet for the pts?Mechanically Challenged, PCNA competitive raid guild
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ZOS_GinaBrunoCommunity ManagerCan we get some insight into this decision? Is it because you don't want people just playing though all the content in PTS and then not buying the chapter? Or are you trying to refine feedback from more dedicated tester type people instead of letting the whole community snowball over various issues?
Morrowind is a major launch for us, and we are taking it very seriously. This follows our usual practice of having closed betas similar to what we did for ESO’s original launch, as well as the console-specific closed beta prior to console launch. In addition, Morrowind contains a huge new story, and we want to protect that from getting spoiled prior to launch.
Just to reiterate what was in the article, anyone will be able to log into the PTS to help test the base game content; only features included in Morrowind will be invite-only, and don’t forget that participation in previous PTS cycles is a major factor in choosing who will receive invites.10 -
tarynoysterb14_ESOSoul ShrivenDo people with a pre-order for the expac have a higher priority? Is it limited to people who currently have a pre-order for the expac? What about subscription status, is that a factor?2 -
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Fallewarrior✭✭✭✭So how is this gonna affect pve guilds who want to test the new trial? What if only half of the raid receives an invite?Hocus Pocus Grim Focus
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Gina said that invites are based on previous PTS participation, so if you all got together on PTS to test MoL, I would suspect your chances are quite high for all getting an invite.Fallewarrior wrote: »So how is this gonna affect pve guilds who want to test the new trial? What if only half of the raid receives an invite?UESP: The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages - A collaborative source for all knowledge on the Elder Scrolls series since 1995
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ZOS_GinaBrunoCommunity ManagerChanges for standart classes (templar, dk, sorc, nb) will be available to test on open pts, right?
Correct in the sense that anyone will be able to log in and test those changes, though you will still be required to agree to an NDA.
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✭✭✭✭Hopefully, you have some strategy to ensure that full groups get in to test the trial fully.V16 Uriel Stormblessed EP Magicka Templar(main)
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Stupid question but are bgs considered to be in the base patch or do we have to get an invite for that?0 -
mizery63Soul ShrivenI am super excited they have decided to restrict Morrowind in this format. Here's why.
1. I, a long time ESO advocate and assistant of sorts have been seeking true competition within ESO.
2. Since 2014's Quakcon Trials Feature Competition, I have been sorta eager to get 2017 back in Quakcon with its release of MORROWIND! And, I am sure it will be.
3. Please don't complain folks, let ZOS make this version of the game a new experience for all fans of ESO. I can say with shear confidence that there are amazing Devs and players working hard to get this done right. Lastly, look out for Battle-Grounds competition details and more. When it goes live, you can compete with US within Tamriel! 4.
Peace see you all in JUNE.Edited by mizery63 on 13 April 2017 19:04The real MIZeRY63. Been here since Launch, competed in trials since Beta, & ran with WKB and many other crews. My guild is one of the longest lasting on NA, PC. We have trained thousands and continue to improve what we do as a guild. See you all on the Battlefield or on the leaderboards, cheers.0 -
dpencil✭✭✭✭ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »
So if we don't get an invite we can't discuss class changes on the forums at all? And even if we do, we can only discuss them in the closed forum area? That seems odd since there's usually a lot of forum discussion over class changes, and the info on the changes themselves will be on the patch notes thread anyway.1 -
MaddPowered✭✭✭✭✭Will players who have pre ordered TESO: morrowind have a higher chance of being chosen? Or are users chosen by if they were in original beta / pts activities such as DLC releases and mini events?World's First Planesbreaker
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Hope I get picked! Unlikely but hope!Edited by JD2013 on 5 April 2017 17:53Sweetrolls for all!
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Do you plan to do a free play weekend before Morrowind launches? At least regarding the base game. I'm asking on behalf of my friends who would like to try the game first before purchasing Morrowind along with the base game...1 -
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✭✭✭ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »Can we get some insight into this decision? Is it because you don't want people just playing though all the content in PTS and then not buying the chapter? Or are you trying to refine feedback from more dedicated tester type people instead of letting the whole community snowball over various issues?
Morrowind is a major launch for us, and we are taking it very seriously. This follows our usual practice of having closed betas similar to what we did for ESO’s original launch, as well as the console-specific closed beta prior to console launch. In addition, Morrowind contains a huge new story, and we want to protect that from getting spoiled prior to launch.
Just to reiterate what was in the article, anyone will be able to log into the PTS to help test the base game content; only features included in Morrowind will be invite-only, and don’t forget that participation in previous PTS cycles is a major factor in choosing who will receive invites.
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I think many of my friends would like to know if could you define "participation in previous PTS cycles" a bit more? Is it bugs reported or time spent on PTS or something else?0 -
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Do you plan to do a free play weekend before Morrowind launches? At least regarding the base game. I'm asking on behalf of my friends who would like to try the game first before purchasing Morrowind along with the base game...
Yeah. I have one copy on pre-order, but I have more than one account, and am on PC and PS4. I was holding off on the other ones to see Morrowind on PTS before I decided how much I wanted to spend bringing everything up to Morrowind.0 -
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It's a bit of an odd situation really. Anything that's in the patch notes can't really be subject to the NDA. It would make more sense if only the Morrowind content was under the NDA, and the base game changes weren't.
So if we don't get an invite we can't discuss class changes on the forums at all? And even if we do, we can only discuss them in the closed forum area? That seems odd since there's usually a lot of forum discussion over class changes, and the info on the changes themselves will be on the patch notes thread anyway.ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »
You will need an invite. Battlegrounds are part of the Morrowind content, not the base game update.
Stupid question but are bgs considered to be in the base patch or do we have to get an invite for that?ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »UESP: The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages - A collaborative source for all knowledge on the Elder Scrolls series since 1995
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Will NDA affect things like datamining? Will I be able to datamine new Crown Store items and post this info on forum, Reddit etc?0 -
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✭✭✭✭✭ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »
Sorry if this is a foolish question, but from above I feel I need to ask it.
Will the base game changes be under NDA as well? As in, if a Templar skill changes etc. Seems like it will be quite difficult to enforce an NDA if it's open to everyone, and the PTS forum is public (can be read without an account).
[Edit] Ooooh I recall the console beta having it's own private forum, so as mentioned in the article the Morrowind invitees will definitely be in a private forum... but base game stuff?MaddPowered wrote: »Will players who have pre ordered TESO: morrowind have a higher chance of being chosen? Or are users chosen by if they were in original beta / pts activities such as DLC releases and mini events?
I sure hope not... for anyone who preordered a retail version there is no way to know what account preordered.Edited by MissBizz on 5 April 2017 18:01Lone Wolf HelpFor the solo players who know, sometimes you just need a hand.PC | NA | AD-DC-EP | Discord1 -
Panda_iMunch✭✭✭✭Are you going for the people who actively talk in the forums, Twitch, Youtuber, Twitter, etc. over people who just passively play the game or are you going for more of a mix?0 -
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✭✭✭✭✭ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »
Stupid question but are bgs considered to be in the base patch or do we have to get an invite for that?
@Iyas Battlegrounds are part of the Chapter, and will only be available (when this patch goes live) to people who have the chapter. From that I'd say it's easy to say it will be invite only.Lone Wolf HelpFor the solo players who know, sometimes you just need a hand.PC | NA | AD-DC-EP | Discord0 -
frethopper✭✭✭I would like to sign up for the closed beta, but every time I browse to the signup page I get redirected to the age gate, whether I've already been through it or not. I don't have this issue with any other part of the website. Anyone suggest where the issue might be?
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BbqdinnerSoul ShrivenIs the closed beta available for those who pre-ordered Morrowind?
Like usual, I will be 24/7 stalking my email for the invite.The BBQ of all BBQ's. Just don't eat me, ok? I taste weird.0
