VR1 Question...

Ulvich

So the other day I reached VR1, and set out after Molag Bal. After entering combat several times I have concluded that I lag way too much to be able to fight him and win. So, is there another way to get into the VR content? I am really getting bored with farming mats. I have done every quest in Coldharbour, so that idea is out. I have also done all but 3 (I think) quests in The Rift, and my crafting is leveled up to where it should be.
Any ideas?
Just a side note: “Heart’s Grief” is the only area that I lag out in such a way. I don’t see this type of lag anywhere else in the game at all.

UnderKingRhun

try dropping your settings, not that it helps much. Also , Bal is pretty easy compared to regular mobs in vet, so unless you already using a build taken from someone elses ideas for end game related activities, be prepared to respec a few times. "play how you want" should be "play how you want till 50" be sure to stock up on pots, food etc... it helps. also, just group with a guildie or someone who is in daggerfall already, i do not think Cadwells quest will trigger but you are sure to be able to teleport to the other player in that zone.

Ulvich

I have reset both my computer settings and character specs. I am about to reset my character a third time. Joining a group for Molag Bal doesn't work. I tried that. It's a "solo only" fight. And there is no way around it. I even tried to just skip the whole fight and travel directly to the VR content via a friend. Nope. Can't do it.
As far as I am concerned VR1 is the end of the road for me. Unless I get past this fight by the time my trial expires I really don't see a reason to continue with ESO.

UnderKingRhun

what is your class and build?

Ulvich

UnderKingRhun wrote: »

what is your class and build?

I have a sorcerer. The problem isn't with how I built my character, though. It's the lag I get after I make the sacrifice. And it gets worse as I encounter all the Titans and Seducers. The worse is when I am fighting Molag Bal. That's when I really have problems.
Yesterday I spent over 10k resetting my points, and soon after I got an e-mail from ZOS support which said in part:

"We are aware of the issue with Molag Bal's fight and we are working towards a fix for the issue".

Maybe I'll just wait till it's fixed before I go in again.

Jumas

Ulvich wrote: »

Yesterday I spent over 10k resetting my points, and soon after I got an e-mail from ZOS support which said in part:

"We are aware of the issue with Molag Bal's fight and we are working towards a fix for the issue".

Maybe I'll just wait till it's fixed before I go in again.

Why did you reset you points when its a lag issue ?
Done it twice and havent had any lag.
Computer spec ?

Ulvich

Jumas wrote: »

Ulvich wrote: »

Yesterday I spent over 10k resetting my points, and soon after I got an e-mail from ZOS support which said in part:

"We are aware of the issue with Molag Bal's fight and we are working towards a fix for the issue".

Maybe I'll just wait till it's fixed before I go in again.

Why did you reset you points when its a lag issue ?
Done it twice and havent had any lag.
Computer spec ?

I reset my points not because of the lag, but because I haven't done it in so long. I had points spent on abilities I wasn't using and wanted to make a few adjustments.
I was thinking at the same time that it may help a little, but I guess not if there is a known issue.

Genev

The Molag Bal fight is pretty nasty on your computer, I was on 7 FPS for the majority of the fight - Only managed to complete it probably because I've played like that before quite often in GW2

Massive AvA fights are smoother than Molag Bal, heh.

Ulvich

Genev wrote: »

The Molag Bal fight is pretty nasty on your computer, I was on 7 FPS for the majority of the fight - Only managed to complete it probably because I've played like that before quite often in GW2

Massive AvA fights are smoother than Molag Bal, heh.

yeah, I just gave up fighting. With any luck this next week will bring some changes to "Heart's Grief" to help.
I don't know what my fps are.

SexyVette07

I had no problem at all with Molag Bal. I would say projected textures would add a significant framerate tax, but if you tried playing it at minimum settings, it could be a driver or hardware issue. Make sure ALL of your drivers aee up to date, mobo and chipset drivers included. Are you running an ATI card? If so, thats probably your problem.


Just a tip, from another Sorcerer, kite him around the area in a big circle, moving while casting. I used Crystal Shard, heavy resto staff attack. Crystal shard, heavy resto attack. This will usually keep you at full health and max magicka since you get 5% max health from every crystal shards plus 10% max magicka plus some heals from the resto staff heavy attack. Staying topped off lets you stay flexible during the fight. Dodge the meteors that drop, and aoe the adds that spawn. It was a really easy fight. Its more of an endurance fight than anything. Resto staff + a heal (combat prayer would be great) makes this fight easy mode.

Ulvich

I wouldn't use ATI if they paid me.
As for my drivers: All is good. Everything is up to date. And my settings are set to low to medium while doing this fight.
I'll just have to wait and see what this patch brings.

NukaCola

Put in Bolt escape (storm calling) and use impulse (destruction staff). This way you can easily reach the boss by just running forward and blinking away from the red circles. Impulse one shots all of the smaller minions.

For the boss i can recommend Surge and Overload. Also some shielding ability like conjured ward etc. Just run around and spam your light attack. Remember to block he's melee attack and projectiles. Very easy fight in the end.

Can't fix your lag but i hope this helps.

Ulvich

My staff is pretty nice right now, and I'm sure it would work fine if I wasn't so laggy.
I just reset my points the other day and didn't include Bolt Escape. It's just not something I ever use. Maybe I'll try that for this fight.

NukaCola

There is so many skillpoints available that i think you should get every spell that the class has to offer. In the end even if you don't use them now they might become useful in some situations. It's just 18 points for all the class spells.