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Re: Do gamemasters actually exist?
Different question: do any ZOS employees play ESO?
We know the lead combat dev doesn’t play it
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Re: Two New Features that will Save ESO and Make it a 30+ Year Game
Also, surveys are not the same thing as what I am talking about. I am talking about an in game polling feature that explains the direction the developers want to go with a feature and allows players to vote in game for that feature. As an example, the developers could put in a poll that says something like:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We are looking at revamping class identity, and would like to pick a class to start with. Which class do you feel is in the most need of an identity update:
A. Arcanist
B. Dragon Knight
C. Nightblade
D. Sorcerer
E. Templar
F. Warden
G. Necromancer
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The eligible players would get a poll on the splash screen when they log in that they could answer and the developers would get feedback on which class players are most dissatisfied with before they start spending time on it. I don't think Dragon Knight would be the class the majority would pick... I could be wrong, but this poll would answer that definitively.
They could also post polls regarding new set bonuses, rewards, animation updates, etc. to see if the community likes the direction they want to go before they start spending time on them.
This is an awesome idea that has been routinely ignored over the years. Personally, I don't think the devs want to hear from each player. The in-game Announcement system and a direct survey link could've been leveraged years ago.
It's almost too easy. Here 2000 seals of endeavors, answer x surveys this year to get your choice of apex mount...blah blah blah
Re: ESO Combat Isn't Hard to Grasp
If ESO had an actual, effective tutorial, I'd wager you'd see a Veteran Overland introduced real quick.
The fact of the matter is as soon as players learn effective rotations, 90% of the content in the game becomes a cakewalk.
The fact of the matter is as soon as players learn effective rotations, 90% of the content in the game becomes a cakewalk.
Re: Official Discussion Thread for "ESO Leadership’s 2025 End-of-Year Letters to the Community"
It's a nice letter, but it's good to hear the disconnect between words and actions acknowledged by the (new?) leadership. Here is to hoping that the studio finally puts actions to words this year. Looking forward to the reveal on the 7th.
If the team hasn't seen it (although I'm sure they have), I'd highly recommend reviewing this video from Eigh1 Puppies. He's very concise with his points and brings up many relevant discussions throughout, and I think this is the exact kind of thing that would be valuable for internal review if the studio wants to make the right choices moving forward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ErxXpxqxY8
If the team hasn't seen it (although I'm sure they have), I'd highly recommend reviewing this video from Eigh1 Puppies. He's very concise with his points and brings up many relevant discussions throughout, and I think this is the exact kind of thing that would be valuable for internal review if the studio wants to make the right choices moving forward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ErxXpxqxY8
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Re: Official Discussion Thread for "ESO Leadership’s 2025 End-of-Year Letters to the Community"
spartaxoxo wrote: »I wish we got something to make us hyped up for the reveal. I'm glad it opened with an acknowledgement that 2025 wasn't the best. It makes me more hopeful about what's coming for 2026 and that there really is a new way of doing things on the horizon. But time will tell the real story.
There were conversations about putting something to hype. But with this being the first end of year letter from the new leadership team, they felt it was more important to use this year's letter as a chance to level set and not try to market something. Jan.7 and beyond will be the time to get hype about things and hear for the community about any concerns from the information shared.
ZOS_Kevin
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Re: Honestly - Is Vengeance Viable?
BardokRedSnow wrote: »The point is nobody knows the population numbers truly @Gabriel_H because the chart hides the figures on the left. I’m not dodging your question, your question is simply besides the point. Which is you’re basing your argument off of something that none of us here can be clear on and can only assume and take the word of from Zos themselves.
Addons and players have been estimating the number for years, and that number is in the ballpark that ZOS stated. So again: What do you think the current Live player cap is?
BardokRedSnow wrote: »My signature should adequately explain to you why for me that’s just not something I’m willing to do.
Tests give data, data informs decision, decisions alter outcomes. All your signature demonstrates is you don't understand that.
BardokRedSnow wrote: »You want to take their statements on good faith, good for you but no one else here has to.
No, I want to have an objective discussion about things without the bad faith arguments, subjective feelings, and the dismissal off-hand of anything - despite some of those things being objective reality - that doesn't fit a pre-determined narrative.
Re: Honestly - Is Vengeance Viable?
edward_frigidhands wrote: »SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »Yesterday prime time Saturday night it was 2 bars for every faction on PC NA.
If Grey Host was active all three factions would have been popped locked.
Fewer and fewer people are coming back after every instance of vengeance.
You don't know this. Even Jessica blurred out the actual player numbers on the graphs she posted.
You mean the graphs that stated the player cap and you could see the side by side comparisons? /facepalm
Yep. Those are the graphs that have the player numbers blurred out. Take a look again, it's right there on the left axis. All the numbers are blurred out. They slapped a number on the graph but we have no idea if that number is actually reflective of the player numbers on the graphs or not, as that axis on the graphs is blurred out.
/facepalm is right.
We have corroborating evidence. Addons estimated Live population cap at around 300, it turns out it was 360, and they estimated Vengeance to be around 900, the same as ZOS stated.
Here's a very simple number extraction based on stated caps and simple area extrapolation:
The lines along the Y-axis are evenly spaced. You can see that the red line is just shy of half way between 250 and 500. Now, 500 - 250 = 250. 250/2 = 125. 250 + 125 = 375. So if the player cap is 360 it would fall where it is showing there.
Likewise, the green line is just over half-way between 750 and 1,000. 1000 - 750 = 250. 250/2 = 125. 750 + 125 = 875. So if the player cap is 900 it would fall just where it is showing.
Now, you can either believe ZOS's stated cap numbers or not, but regardless of actual numbers Vengeance has a population cap 2.67 times higher than Live - as shown by the graph.
Hey look! The player number axis on the left of the graphs are blurred out....just like everyone is pointing out.
People have pointed it out to him many times.
And? There's also a big label telling you the max number, meaning the increments are irrelevant.
Re: Honestly - Is Vengeance Viable?
SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »SaffronCitrusflower wrote: »Yesterday prime time Saturday night it was 2 bars for every faction on PC NA.
If Grey Host was active all three factions would have been popped locked.
Fewer and fewer people are coming back after every instance of vengeance.
You don't know this. Even Jessica blurred out the actual player numbers on the graphs she posted.
You mean the graphs that stated the player cap and you could see the side by side comparisons? /facepalm
Yep. Those are the graphs that have the player numbers blurred out. Take a look again, it's right there on the left axis. All the numbers are blurred out. They slapped a number on the graph but we have no idea if that number is actually reflective of the player numbers on the graphs or not, as that axis on the graphs is blurred out.
/facepalm is right.
We have corroborating evidence. Addons estimated Live population cap at around 300, it turns out it was 360, and they estimated Vengeance to be around 900, the same as ZOS stated.
Here's a very simple number extraction based on stated caps and simple area extrapolation:
The lines along the Y-axis are evenly spaced. You can see that the red line is just shy of half way between 250 and 500. Now, 500 - 250 = 250. 250/2 = 125. 250 + 125 = 375. So if the player cap is 360 it would fall where it is showing there.
Likewise, the green line is just over half-way between 750 and 1,000. 1000 - 750 = 250. 250/2 = 125. 750 + 125 = 875. So if the player cap is 900 it would fall just where it is showing.
Now, you can either believe ZOS's stated cap numbers or not, but regardless of actual numbers Vengeance has a population cap 2.67 times higher than Live - as shown by the graph.
Hey look! The player number axis on the left of the graphs are blurred out....just like everyone is pointing out.
Hey look, simple high school maths make that irrelevant.
Re: Crown Refreshing Drink... Why?
I use them while just questing or grinding mats. Not very useful in combat as there is so many better options.
Dalinar4
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Re: Official Discussion Thread for "ESO Leadership’s 2025 End-of-Year Letters to the Community"
Credit where credit is due, there is a clear improvement in communication and transparency. I agree with @twisttop138 and @DenverRalphy: I'm more confident today than I was yesterday...but still with a dash of skepticism...
This cannot be another false start. Now that the reorganizations have happened and the team has had time to transition to the new content release system, January 7th is indeed a critical moment. 2026 is gonna make clear where this game is headed and I hope it's all leading to a revitalization of ESO.
This is a terrific game with an outstanding community. With the overall state of MMOs right now, ESO has an opportunity to really stand out and attract new players, bring old ones back and keep the current ones playing. As a reality tv show host loves to say, "Good Luck and DON'T ---- it up!"
Shoutout to @ZOS_Kevin, @ZOS_JessicaFolsom, you two have been leading the way when it comes to improved communication and transparency. To the new leadership team, @ZOS_JoBurba, @ZOS_NickG and @ZOS_Susan, we're counting on you to follow through on these promises at this critical moment for a game we all love.
Lastly, we all know it was a rough year at ZOS/Bethesda, when it comes to the canceled game and loss of treasured co-workers. Too many of us have been through that. It sucks to lose team mates and then have to pick up the pieces and Do More With Less.
Happy Holidays, all. Fingers crossed for an exciting reveal on 1/7/26!
This cannot be another false start. Now that the reorganizations have happened and the team has had time to transition to the new content release system, January 7th is indeed a critical moment. 2026 is gonna make clear where this game is headed and I hope it's all leading to a revitalization of ESO.
This is a terrific game with an outstanding community. With the overall state of MMOs right now, ESO has an opportunity to really stand out and attract new players, bring old ones back and keep the current ones playing. As a reality tv show host loves to say, "Good Luck and DON'T ---- it up!"
Shoutout to @ZOS_Kevin, @ZOS_JessicaFolsom, you two have been leading the way when it comes to improved communication and transparency. To the new leadership team, @ZOS_JoBurba, @ZOS_NickG and @ZOS_Susan, we're counting on you to follow through on these promises at this critical moment for a game we all love.
Lastly, we all know it was a rough year at ZOS/Bethesda, when it comes to the canceled game and loss of treasured co-workers. Too many of us have been through that. It sucks to lose team mates and then have to pick up the pieces and Do More With Less.
Happy Holidays, all. Fingers crossed for an exciting reveal on 1/7/26!
hiyde
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