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Some beginner questions.

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Johnny_NO_skillz
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Only about 10 hours in, and I still have some newbie questions :( hope you guys can help.

1. When do anchors activate? Are they at random? Also, what are the rewards for completing them?

2. What's the best way to keep up to date on armor for your level? Merchants, blacksmithing, quest rewards?

3. What's the best way to level up blacksmithing, I've crafted a lot of things at this point but I'm just barely half way through level 2... Is it really this expensive and time consuming to level crafting?

4. What's zone progression like anyway? Do you stay in your faction's zones forever, or can you ever go to different faction zones?
  • mutharex
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    I can answer for the crafting part, yeah best way to equip yourself is by crafting or buying crafted gear, you can also 'power up' normal gear with enchantments (glyphs) that add damage and effects and you can turn 'white' gear into 'green' (in the improvement tab)

    You level your craft faster by deconstructing items you find (the ones you craft don't give you much xp if you break them down, try exchanging them with another smith)

    Ah 4) at lvl 50 you can go level in the other two zones (50+) and adventure zones (not mentioning Cyrodiil from level 10)
    Edited by mutharex on 3 April 2014 16:58
  • Stonebreath
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    Johnny_NO_skillz wrote: »
    3. What's the best way to level up blacksmithing, I've crafted a lot of things at this point but I'm just barely half way through level 2... Is it really this expensive and time consuming to level crafting?
    One big thing that helps is you get experience for deconstructing items as well as making them. You get significantly more experience if you deconstruct an item that you did not make. You actually get more experience for that than you do crafting your own stuff. One thing I've heard for this is to find a crafting buddy and both craft the same things then trade with each other. More experience for both of you, but requires interacting with another human being.
  • mutharex
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    Stonebreath wrote: »
    Johnny_NO_skillz wrote: »
    3. What's the best way to level up blacksmithing, I've crafted a lot of things at this point but I'm just barely half way through level 2... Is it really this expensive and time consuming to level crafting?
    One big thing that helps is you get experience for deconstructing items as well as making them. You get significantly more experience if you deconstruct an item that you did not make. You actually get more experience for that than you do crafting your own stuff. One thing I've heard for this is to find a crafting buddy and both craft the same things then trade with each other. More experience for both of you, but requires interacting with another human being.

    The horror! Jokes aside, hang round a FORGE AND ASK PEOPLE IF THEY WANT TO SWAP CRAFTED GEAR FOR BREAKING THEM DOWN

    sorry about caps... cannot be arsed to retype all that :(
  • BlackSparrow
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    Dark Anchors are fixed in that they'll show up in the same spots each time. To find out more, sign up for the Fighters' guild.

    And yes, you can go to other zones at level 50. Or earlier, if you take the Undaunted questline (it is very unnerving to see Covenant and Dominion PCs in Stonefalls, and vise versa. :( ). Not sure what sorts of quests are open to you, then, though, since I haven't tried it myself.
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    Lorelai Magpie, breton master thief: "I'd go nuts. Lucky for me, I have a little experience sneaking out!"
    Rasheda the Burning Heart, redguard knight: "I would continue my training to keep my skills sharp."
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  • Adhamh
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    In regards to the anchors, they appear to be random and will only benefit the Fighter's guild questline. I'm not entirely sure how, but I do know that you don't get rewards otherwise.
    (other than exp, I think)
    Though to be honest, it's kinda cool to fight them anyway. Especially when there are a few other people tackling them with you. Definitely a great opportunity to try some synergies out too.
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  • dolmen
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    @Johnny_NO_skillz - I think you will get very subjective opinions on #2, so here is mine :)

    Craft your armor and weapons and enchantments. 9 times out of 10 what you make will be just a little bit better than drops. The added benefit is that you also level your crafting by doing so.
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  • YourNameHere
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    Johnny_NO_skillz wrote: »
    Only about 10 hours in, and I still have some newbie questions :( hope you guys can help.

    1. When do anchors activate? Are they at random? Also, what are the rewards for completing them?

    Look on your map for something that is like a vortex icon. Also, you can hear strange chanting/sounds and you will see the anchor fall from the sky and hook into the ground. They do seem to be random at least in times of spawning but not in places.

    I have not gotten anything specific for doing them outside what the enemies drop and I think counted for a place in your Achievements.
    2. What's the best way to keep up to date on armor for your level? Merchants, blacksmithing, quest rewards?

    Quest rewards and drops are fairly all over the place, so I make my own armor. Find out what your class uses, and focus on that. Merchant gear is totally worthless IMO unless you wat to buy it and break it down for materials.
    3. What's the best way to level up blacksmithing, I've crafted a lot of things at this point but I'm just barely half way through level 2... Is it really this expensive and time consuming to level crafting?

    I break everything down and harvest all I can. Remember, breaking things down does level you in whatever craft it is for.
    4. What's zone progression like anyway? Do you stay in your faction's zones forever, or can you ever go to different faction zones?

    Progression seems to be starting in one area, then you are moved to another then back again. With quests in between. Nothing ever forces you to be linear in any way, so feel free to explore around. Lots of hidden things!

    I am unsure if you can go into other faction areas outside of PvP right now.
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  • Tabia
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    I also have a beginner question. Is there a limit to the stats granted from enchantments?I crafted three lvl 10 medium armor pieces. I think it was helm, shoulders and gloves. I then bought 3 enchantments from a merchant that granted + 17 Stamina. When i applied the enchantments, the helm showed the + 17 but the other two pieces only showed + 6. Not sure why.
  • dolmen
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    @Tabia - Yes they do apply with different stats in regards to the particular armor type (helm, glove, belt etc.). Since we are offline I can't go in and dig up some details, but I'm sure you will figure it out any way :)
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  • Tabia
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    So i wont know what im going to get applied until i actually apply it? Hmm... i tried googling it but all i could find were enchanting guides, not how they actually work when applying them. Ty for the answer :)
  • Tabia
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    @dolmen‌ You pointed me in the right direction. I found a guide that explains it. Ty!
  • dolmen
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    @Tabia - to start with, no you won't know. But as you gain experience with the games mechanics, you will know and will be able to answer this question with details. So... when you write up your findings let us all know please :)

    Edit: Or you could post the link to that guide, I would like to know more.
    Edited by dolmen on 3 April 2014 18:34
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  • Tabia
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    http://tamrieljournal.com/crafting-and-professions/enchanting/

    Head Chest Legs Feet get 100%
    Shoulders Hands Waist get approx 70%
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