Official Discussion Thread, "Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP Event"

ZOS_Kevin · February 19

This is the official discussion thread for, "Conquer the Battlefield & Earn a New Style During the Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP Event "

"Engage your fellow players within Cyrodiil, the Imperial City, and Battlegrounds during Whitestrake’s Mayhem to receive bonus in-game rewards."

SpacemanSpiff1 · February 19

heck yea, no more managing scroll timers. and it'll free up an inventory slot.

React · February 19

Looking forward to this!

EF321 · February 19

There will be no separate outfit page drops in Imperial City this time?

Octagneh · February 19

A direct conflict with Fallout 76 double xp event during the exact same dates, for people who play both games.

loosej · February 19

The article doesn't mention boon boxes being added to rewards for the worthy?

MafiaCat115 · February 19

Happy to see that we won't have to be farming district bosses to get style pages!

Destai · February 19

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

ZOS_Kevin · February 19

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

ApoAlaia wrote: »

Does this mean that IC 'bosses' will no longer drop event related loot like they did before?

Furthermore, as it is not mentioned in the announcement either, does this mean that RftW will no longer have a Pelinal Boon Box attached?

I would much appreciate if you could comment @ZOS_Kevin @ZOS_GinaBruno

thanks!

Hey @ApoAlaia. Thanks for the question. Sweepers will still drop some older style pages and RftW still drop Pelinal Boon boxes.

ZOS_Kevin · February 19

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

Unfortunately no. While we know it is an issue, this is going to take a bit to work in-game. But when checking on this a few weeks ago, it was mentioned that it is on the team's radar. No news for now on timeline, but it is documented and discussions are being had on how to incorporate this in the future.

But the passive bonus will be active.

Stridig · February 19

Just so I understand, RftW will drop older style pages and boon boxes? And will they also have a chance to drop coldfires and other stuff like in years past? Or do all the extra drops only come from boon boxes?

LunaFlora · February 19

Happy that Mayhem also no longed requires using an item to get the buff.

and that style looks cool

ApoAlaia · February 19

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

ApoAlaia wrote: »

Does this mean that IC 'bosses' will no longer drop event related loot like they did before?

Furthermore, as it is not mentioned in the announcement either, does this mean that RftW will no longer have a Pelinal Boon Box attached?

I would much appreciate if you could comment @ZOS_Kevin @ZOS_GinaBruno

thanks!

Hey @ApoAlaia. Thanks for the question. Sweepers will still drop some older style pages and RftW still drop Pelinal Boon boxes.

Thanks for the reply Kevin, much appreciated.

Araneae6537 · February 19

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

What purpose would that serve now that the bonus lasts the entirety of the event? You don’t have to watch to refresh it. I wouldn’t care if it were added to the character menu (where other XP bonuses are shown) but I wouldn’t want anything like that above the hotbars or otherwise cluttering my screen.

Destai · February 19

Araneae6537 wrote: »

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

What purpose would that serve now that the bonus lasts the entirety of the event? You don’t have to watch to refresh it. I wouldn’t care if it were added to the character menu (where other XP bonuses are shown) but I wouldn’t want anything like that above the hotbars or otherwise cluttering my screen.

During the last event with a similar passive bonus, I saw a lot comments in-game where people were confused if the bonus was truly active. If people don't come here or the website, or close out the login popup, it's easy to miss. I personally don't need it, but I know quite a few people who do. Just a nice-to-have and would be the same behavior as the scroll.

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

Unfortunately no. While we know it is an issue, this is going to take a bit to work in-game. But when checking on this a few weeks ago, it was mentioned that it is on the team's radar. No news for now on timeline, but it is documented and discussions are being had on how to incorporate this in the future.

But the passive bonus will be active.

Thanks for the confirmation, appreciate it!

FrancisCrawford · February 19

Do all Cyrodiil daily quests still give event tickets?

The list in the article didn't seem to include scouting quests or elder scroll capture quests.

kiheikat · February 19

@ZOS_Kevin can you fix the monster Mssks typo on the web page?

ZOS_Kevin · February 19

kiheikat wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin can you fix the monster Mssks typo on the web page?

Yep, it should be fixed now.

FrancisCrawford · February 19

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Do all Cyrodiil daily quests still give event tickets?

The list in the article didn't seem to include scouting quests or elder scroll capture quests.

@ZOS_Kevin -- I recommend rewording the article either way. If, for the first time, they're not included, then that's worth calling out.

Reverb · February 20

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

This argument didn’t make any sense when argued for New Life and it doesn’t make sense now. Why would it be on your character menu? It’s not a personal buff, it’s a world buff. There’s nothing on your character menu that tells you what the base XP or AP earned per kill or quest is. There’s nothing on your character menu that tells you what the base world gold earning value is, there’s nothing there that shows what the base world mat node value is.

Only things specific to your character should be listed in your character menu.

RetPing · February 20

Would be nice to know how many people can join a campaign.
Every other game that have instanced pvp says how many players can take part in it.
Every game but not this one.
I find this quite strange since this is the game well known for its improved communication™

Ramber · February 20

Why is the game down now when the maint is announced for the 21st?????????????

Tommy_The_Gun · February 20

I like Cyro PvP during MYM, but IC... well I would say that "I dislike Imperial City" is the most polite way to put it. It is simply not the type of PvP I enjoy.

So, for me it is a big + for not adding IC event exclusive motif pages (but I guess IC will still drop motif pages from previous events). Wil save me tons of stress, nerves and of course - in game cash.

The biggest issue I have with Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP Event is the Devs obsession with Imperial City. I can understand that it is a part of PvP event (because it is a PvP zone), but the problem is that lately IC was all over the place in previous events that were not even "PvP" events at all.

So, having less reasons to go to IC is imho a good thing. Players should go there to have fun. That is the main reason and it should be the only reason. If the content is not fun for you - no pressure, just do PvP content you like more instead.

Ideally, it should also be reflected by the event tickets gained from quests. That ONE event ticket in IC creates so much unnecessary traffic. Most players literally go to IC for like 1 - 5 minutes to either hand over the daily quest they done prior to event, or do the easiest one that involves as little PvP as possible.

It would be awesome to have more options and do for example 2 daily quests in Cyro, or 1 Cyro & 1 BG, or maybe even 2 IC quests if you like IC more than Cyro. Having more options to do the content we prefer is always better.

Destai · February 20

Reverb wrote: »

Destai wrote: »

@ZOS_Kevin Will there be any indication of said passive bonuses in the character menu or above the hotbars? That was an ask from the last few events with passive bonuses. Curious if that feedback was seen and acted on.

Nice to see the passive bonuses continuing, smart move!

This argument didn’t make any sense when argued for New Life and it doesn’t make sense now. Why would it be on your character menu? It’s not a personal buff, it’s a world buff. There’s nothing on your character menu that tells you what the base XP or AP earned per kill or quest is. There’s nothing on your character menu that tells you what the base world gold earning value is, there’s nothing there that shows what the base world mat node value is.

Only things specific to your character should be listed in your character menu.

I can appreciate where you're coming from, just some clarifications:

I'm not advocating for the base XP/AP to be there, but only indication when it's modified. I'm mainly advocating for it because it's a change management concern. Many people are accustomed to the scrolls which, upon use, generated icons in the character screen and hotbars.

On top of that, it is a personal buff for the duration of the event. We already have icons for permanent status effects, it's a menu option, so it makes sense to have it here. It's just a UX nice to have.

SpiritKitten · February 20

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Do all Cyrodiil daily quests still give event tickets?

The list in the article didn't seem to include scouting quests or elder scroll capture quests.

I would like clarification on this too.

ZOS_Kevin · February 20

Ramber wrote: »

Why is the game down now when the maint is announced for the 21st?????????????

Maintenance update is here: https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/652825/maintenance-scheduled-for-february-21-2024

ZOS_Kevin · February 20

Hi All, just wanted to follow up and note that we are getting the rest of your questions answered. Should have an update tomorrow.

The_Legend · February 21

Please tell me you have fixed the exploit this year that allows people to endlessly run backwards and forwards between 2 keeps with the walls left down, not fighting and getting countless reward of the worthy boxes, pelinals boxes and TelVar without actually doing any PvP.

FrancisCrawford · February 22

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

Hi All, just wanted to follow up and note that we are getting the rest of your questions answered. Should have an update tomorrow.

In which time zones?

Jaraal · February 22

ZOS_Kevin wrote: »

Hey @ApoAlaia. Thanks for the question. Sweepers will still drop some older style pages and RftW still drop Pelinal Boon boxes.

So the IC bosses will be dropping the discontinued Sancre Tor and Gloamsedge armor pages that are going for half a mil each now?

*rubs hands together in anticipation*

ZOS_Kevin · February 22

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Do all Cyrodiil daily quests still give event tickets?

The list in the article didn't seem to include scouting quests or elder scroll capture quests.

This has not been changed. You can still earn Event Tickets through scouting quests or elder scroll capture quests.