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Stop the Main Story
AppleJuiceBox2
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Can we get something to stop the main story or fast track it??
I know we can avoid it but it’s still annoying after every character over and over and over.
I know we can avoid it but it’s still annoying after every character over and over and over.
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VaranisArano✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I just ignore it if I'm not going to do it. I mean, sure the Hooded Figure keeps trying to bug my new characters, but since I'm already dodging Stuga and the Prologue Posse, it's not too bad.11 -
Sylvermynx✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭In an MMO, you really can't stop the main story. It has to always be available for new players. Sure, I don't do it on everyone - just an occasional character for whom it makes sense depending on her or his backstory - but it does need to be there for someone who's totally new to this particular ES game.
And yes, sometimes I do some of it JUST for those skill points, SydneyGrey!8 -
DagenHawk✭✭✭✭✭AppleJuiceBox2 wrote: »Can we get something to stop the main story or fast track it??
I know we can avoid it but it’s still annoying after every character over and over and over.
Yes because it's smart to ignore the vast majority of players over a few speed runners.15 -
Rumancek✭✭✭VaranisArano wrote: »I just ignore it if I'm not going to do it. I mean, sure the Hooded Figure keeps trying to bug my new characters, but since I'm already dodging Stuga and the Prologue Posse, it's not too bad.
DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU?!?!?!!?!?
Every. Time. I go into Vulkhel Guard. I just got my SO into the game and she hears me snark/sass back at Stuga and finds it amusing.
Have to ask though -- who's the Prologue Posse?"I do know one thing. You need to have trust and honesty. Without trust and honesty it won't work." -Friday Night LightsCP: 873 | CURRENTLY: Slowly dipping my toes into PVP while helping my SO level her first few toons. (Edited 8/23/2023)
PLAYED SINCE: PC/Mac beta, then February 7, 2014 (PC) before moving to PS4 NA from July 28, 2015 where I’ve remained.
• Ibiza Aldemir | Redguard Nightblade | Stamina DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf (OG MAIN)
• Doe Snot | Wood Elf Necromancer | Stamina DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Mortal
• Volodýmyr | Redguard Nightblade | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Vampire (PVP MAIN)
• Mjau Aldemir | High Elf Arcanist | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf (PVE MAIN ALT)
• Neekläus* | Breton Sorcerer | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Vampire
• Ste | Imperial Templar | Magicka DD/Healer | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf
• Nae Jamie Fraser* | Breton Templar | Magicka DD/Healer | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf
*Yes, Jamie is an Outlander reference, and yes, Neekläus is a TVD/The Originals reference.1 -
SeaGtGruff✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭To stop the Main Quest, just accept the first step but then don't go talk to the mysterious benefactor.I've fought mudcrabs more fearsome than me!9 -
whitecrow✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭If you level up before starting the main quest, you can fast track it as the prophet will call you back to the Harborage every time you leave.1 -
mayasunrising✭✭✭✭✭The guild has need of you comrade!"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ♥ Anaïs Nin
“There’s a difference between wanting to be looked at and wanting to be seen." ♥ Amanda Palmer
“A game is an opportunity to focus our energy, with relentless optimism, at something we’re good at (or getting better at) and enjoy. In other words, gameplay is the direct emotional opposite of depression.” ♥ Jane McGonigal
“They'll tell you you're too loud, that you need to wait your turn and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway." ♥ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez2 -
Maitsukas✭✭✭✭✭
✭Have to ask though -- who's the Prologue Posse?
Alessio Guillon/Rhea Opacarius for Morrowind.
Vanus Galerion for Summerset.
Concordia Mercius for Murkmire.
Anais Davaux/Abnur Tharn for Elsweyr.
Hinzuur for Dragonhold.
Scout Gunthe/Lyris Titanborn for Greymoor.
Gwendis for Markarth.
Rogatus Cinna for Blackwood.
Rogatina Cinna for Deadlands.PC-EU @maitsukas
Posting the weekly Infinite Archive vendor updates.
Also trying out new Main Quests, Companions, ToT decks, Events and Styles on PTS.8 -
DP99✭✭✭✭Only have one character, problem solved. This is why I only have one, I don't care to do any of all of that all over again multiple times. Once is enough.2 -
Rumancek✭✭✭Have to ask though -- who's the Prologue Posse?
Alessio Guillon/Rhea Opacarius for Morrowind.
Vanus Galerion for Summerset.
Concordia Mercius for Murkmire.
Anais Davaux/Abnur Tharn for Elsweyr.
Hinzuur for Dragonhold.
Scout Gunthe/Lyris Titanborn for Greymoor.
Gwendis for Markarth.
Rogatus Cinna for Blackwood.
Rogatina Cinna for Deadlands.
Ahhh right, thank you XD"I do know one thing. You need to have trust and honesty. Without trust and honesty it won't work." -Friday Night LightsCP: 873 | CURRENTLY: Slowly dipping my toes into PVP while helping my SO level her first few toons. (Edited 8/23/2023)
PLAYED SINCE: PC/Mac beta, then February 7, 2014 (PC) before moving to PS4 NA from July 28, 2015 where I’ve remained.
• Ibiza Aldemir | Redguard Nightblade | Stamina DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf (OG MAIN)
• Doe Snot | Wood Elf Necromancer | Stamina DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Mortal
• Volodýmyr | Redguard Nightblade | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Vampire (PVP MAIN)
• Mjau Aldemir | High Elf Arcanist | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf (PVE MAIN ALT)
• Neekläus* | Breton Sorcerer | Magicka DD | Daggerfall Covenant | Vampire
• Ste | Imperial Templar | Magicka DD/Healer | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf
• Nae Jamie Fraser* | Breton Templar | Magicka DD/Healer | Daggerfall Covenant | Werewolf
*Yes, Jamie is an Outlander reference, and yes, Neekläus is a TVD/The Originals reference.0 -
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✭✭✭✭✭Do it anyway. Up to the Coldharbour part then have her skip the city tour and leave. At least now that character has access to the lower half of Coldharbour if you ever need to collect those sky shards.0 -
opaj✭✭✭✭✭If you level up before starting the main quest, you can fast track it as the prophet will call you back to the Harborage every time you leave.
You don't need to level up to do that. Ever since One Tamriel, the Prophet will come for you right away no matter your level.
If I'm certain a character won't include the main quest in their "canon" history, I'll speedrun everything up to Council of the Five Companions/The Weight of Three Crowns, then just leave it there. It's a chore, but man, I can't handle having those quests cluttering up my quest journal.0 -
ixmike✭✭✭I can't even imagine juggling multiple characters. I've only played one and only toon because I'm pretty devoted to my DC Imperial Nightblade who rides a camel (actually, this is my second character. The first one lies dormant on the EU server)Xbox NA, DC NB.Gamertag: swampfoxix0 -
alanmatillab16_ESO✭✭✭✭✭If you level up before starting the main quest, you can fast track it as the prophet will call you back to the Harborage every time you leave.
He does that anyway now, at least for the first few quests. Not sure if it is to do with me already completing it on one character on the account already though. Ive a character that has only just hit 20 but has already rescued Lydia and done the quest where you are "investigating" the starting area to talk to Tharn.0 -
SeaGtGruff✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Have to ask though -- who's the Prologue Posse?
Alessio Guillon/Rhea Opacarius for Morrowind.
Vanus Galerion for Summerset.
Concordia Mercius for Murkmire.
Anais Davaux/Abnur Tharn for Elsweyr.
Hinzuur for Dragonhold.
Scout Gunthe/Lyris Titanborn for Greymoor.
Gwendis for Markarth.
Rogatus Cinna for Blackwood.
Rogatina Cinna for Deadlands.
Don't forget Clockwork City. There's no NPC hounding you, but there's that "Order of the Eye Dispatch" quest marker that's everywhere there's a Mages Guild, which can also be distracting.I've fought mudcrabs more fearsome than me!0 -
whitecrow✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭alanmatillab16_ESO wrote: »If you level up before starting the main quest, you can fast track it as the prophet will call you back to the Harborage every time you leave.
He does that anyway now, at least for the first few quests. Not sure if it is to do with me already completing it on one character on the account already though. Ive a character that has only just hit 20 but has already rescued Lydia and done the quest where you are "investigating" the starting area to talk to Tharn.
I had an alternate character levelled up to about 45 before starting the main quest and every time I leave at some point between the Harborage and Vulkhel Guard he will appear and tell me to come back, like I forgot my keys or something. I assumed it was because I already passed all the normal intervals.1 -
Sylvermynx✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭alanmatillab16_ESO wrote: »If you level up before starting the main quest, you can fast track it as the prophet will call you back to the Harborage every time you leave.
He does that anyway now, at least for the first few quests. Not sure if it is to do with me already completing it on one character on the account already though. Ive a character that has only just hit 20 but has already rescued Lydia and done the quest where you are "investigating" the starting area to talk to Tharn.
Lydia? You must be absently channeling Skyrim....0 -
Saxhleel✭✭✭The entire main quest is you trying to stop Molag Ballin, which in turn is you trying to stop the main quest. So therefore, yes you can if you complete the main questline."What a fool you are. I'm a god. How can you kill a god? What a grand and intoxicating innocence. How could you be so naive? There is no escape. No Recall or Intervention can work in this place. Come. Lay down your weapons. It is not too late for my mercy" — Dagoth Ur0 -
Elsonso✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Main quest? I have some Level 50s that The Prophet has been waiting on for months. I have some hooded figure that I easily ignore, thanks to Stuga training. I can't abandon the quest, but I can certainly ignore it.
The great thing is that The Prophet can wait for years and still treat me like I was just talking to him yesterday.0 -
DreamsUnderStars✭✭✭✭✭Sylvermynx wrote: »In an MMO, you really can't stop the main story
Let's not be obtuse. They don't literally mean stop the quest/storyline for everyone.
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I would love it if we had an option to drop the main story quest (MSQ) and pick it back up when we want to. This is the only MMO I have ever played where you couldn't drop the msq.0 -
Elsonso✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭DreamsUnderStars wrote: »I would love it if we had an option to drop the main story quest (MSQ) and pick it back up when we want to. This is the only MMO I have ever played where you couldn't drop the msq.
You do have that ability, although it will still appear as a quest in the journal. If you leave The Prophet hanging in his cave you can play the game for years without really thinking about him. No one will bug you, and the only reminder is the entry in the quest journal. The hooded figure is a little less easy to avoid, but I have a number of characters that have not even talked to that person.
I doubt the game devs would let you drop the main quest from the journal entirely as it would be too easy for players to lose it.0 -
purple-magicb16_ESO✭✭✭✭✭Maybe they could have something under the settings menu where you can disable the original questline story? Then you don't see all the questgivers offering the quest for that character?Give 'er eh!1 -
DreamsUnderStars wrote: »I would love it if we had an option to drop the main story quest (MSQ) and pick it back up when we want to. This is the only MMO I have ever played where you couldn't drop the msq.
You do have that ability, although it will still appear as a quest in the journal. If you leave The Prophet hanging in his cave you can play the game for years without really thinking about him. No one will bug you, and the only reminder is the entry in the quest journal. The hooded figure is a little less easy to avoid, but I have a number of characters that have not even talked to that person.
I doubt the game devs would let you drop the main quest from the journal entirely as it would be too easy for players to lose it.
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Although I am a dedicated 'story' person, by character 12 it DOES get very, very repetitive.
I would just hold all of these quests as snagged an in my journal, undone, except that it FILLS UP MY QUEST journal! If you do crafting, a bit of Cyro, and Undaunted ... your quest log is always full!
I think it would be a great Quality of Life improvement for players if ZOS would just raise the number of quests we can have in our journals by 10. Then we can quiet the nagging npc's, ignore what we wish to ignore, hold onto those few 'almost done' quests (that you do not want to have to start over but got interrupted by real life and totally intend to get back to and finish!) and still have a quest slot or two left over to pick up something new and shiny that catches your eye!
Devs, I think, lose sight of what it is like to play the game as it ages. It's important to keep it playable as it gets "heavier".0 -
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Needs an addon who react to "DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU" WITHVaranisArano wrote: »I just ignore it if I'm not going to do it. I mean, sure the Hooded Figure keeps trying to bug my new characters, but since I'm already dodging Stuga and the Prologue Posse, it's not too bad.
DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU?!?!?!!?!?
Every. Time. I go into Vulkhel Guard. I just got my SO into the game and she hears me snark/sass back at Stuga and finds it amusing.
Have to ask though -- who's the Prologue Posse?
"Yes /PLAYED hours Stuga".
Grinding just make you go in circles.
Asking ZoS for nerfs is as stupid as asking for close air support from the death star.0
