Crow's Wood

I always thought it was uncrossable, but apparently not:

https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Rash_Merchant's_Plummet

But considering there is nothing of interest on the other side, an invisible wall blocking the way, and no achievement related to successfully reaching the other side, it seems clear that the bridge was not intended to be crossable.

Daoin wrote: »

16+ hours downtime + 8+ hours unplayable time equals 24 hours, i knew it

Actually, it's 18 hours + 8 hours which is 26 hours in total.
Unless you're using the Server clock which has trouble keeping time due to lag.

16+ hours downtime + 8+ hours unplayable time equals 24 hours, i knew it

disky wrote: »

SilverBride wrote: »

I'm not proposing that the easiest or most efficient path is the most correct one. Rich stated that "players are always going to do the thing that is the most efficient and is the least difficult thing for their time." in his stream when asked about a veteran overland a long time ago. I've also read posts where players stated that they would use easy difficulty for gathering mats and some other activities.

I think players should have to choose a difficulty and stick with it, rather than having customized difficulties for different activities. And if they want to change their difficulty they should have to buy a token from the crown store to do so.

Who cares how people utilize this system if it doesn't affect you directly? Why does it matter if people choose to turn it on and off at a whim? No TES game has ever done difficulty options that way, and so it wouldn't be in line with the rest of the franchise, but more importantly I feel like that would completely turn off a huge number of players from even considering the feature, because if they can't go back without a cost, they're not going to risk enabling it in the first place. It would be a largely wasted effort on the part of the dev team. I and people like me would still do it, but it would cut out a lot of players who might be curious but on the fence due to the consequences.

Honestly I'm a little surprised you're acting so negatively, as when this was discussed by Matt in his letter and subsequently during their April(?) livestream, you seemed pretty relieved about it. As if you were glad that it would finally be dealt with, over and done.

I care and it does affect other players. Having elite-powered players rule the play field cost me a couple game friends because they stopped playing. Last day, the only one left from the group chose to play a different game. He is allowed truth enough; however, having ones play interfered with my someone that herd mobs, fast runs/picks resources in resource rich starter areas, one hit bosses in dungeons, spawn camps delves with a companion doing the killing and auto-loot doing the collecting, dominating all opportunities of enjoyment by base player in PvP mini-games . . . It affects other players.

The worst of it is, that those that choose the higher difficulty levels will demand higher, more powerful gear and pots which will eventually make the harder difficulty feel easy. Then the campaign for more challenging levels starts again. it is self-perpetuating by design. If there is a higher level of difficulty, there should not be higher level of rewards. The reward is in the challenge. If that is not reward enough, then your issues is not with more challenge but rather more power. my opinion.

spartaxoxo wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We don't want to exclude anyone with this feature, and I'd like to reiterate the core values that Finn mentioned during the AMA:

• This will be optional and no one will be forced into it
• There will be varied levels of difficulty players can opt into
• We will NOT be separating players

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Fair question. Caveat of "this is still in development" but part of this feature will include proper incentives to opting into more difficult content, without making it feel like you are being punished for not doing it.

Just a reminder these are what they said will happen besides just working on it.

While I recognize that those statements increased the excitement level for many. We've got to keep in mind that they're still ambiguous in the sense that it represents the intended goal and not necessarily a guaranteed result. Regardless how genuine that intent may be.

During the same AUA, there was the occasional "That's what we wanted going in, but.." answers when asked about other things that didn't pan out quite right.

Turn square corners*—integrity is our guiding light in all we do. ZOS studio head

Integrity refers to having strong moral principles, being honest and trustworthy even when difficult. A person of integrity is consistent in words and actions, fostering trust and respect in personal and professional relationships.

When will the Studio begin to act in alignment with these values?