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Re: Oh how I wish we still had Chapters
I'd personally be fine if they managed to return to the story design and depth, and writing quality, they had in ESO's earlier years, in particular what we saw in base game, Wrothgar, and the Morrowind - CWC - Summerset story arc. After that, the decline began, though Elsweyr was still good for me, and I also liked Greymoor for the overall atmosphere and some of the characters introduced. But after that? Well...
There were just a few stories that felt particularly well-written and had that typical TES feel for me within the past few years: the Tel Dreloth quest in Telvanni Peninsula, Corelanya Manor in West Solstice, and Zerith-var's storyline. They had some truly tragic aspect without immediately destroying the atmosphere with some stupid quips or juvenile jokes. They had morally ambiguous situations and characters, without immediately lecturing the player like a child about how bad these deeds and people were. They felt more mature than most ESO stories nowadays, and also a bit more complex in theme. This is exactly what I'd like to see here!
And just last week I found out that these three quests/questlines were all written by the same writer (it's stated like that on UESP). If they're wise, they should involve this writer more, especially also into bigger storylines. Then I see a chance that ESO could, over time, get back on the level the writing had back at Summerset times. But if that will happen or if we'll get more shallow, quippy, "funny" meme stuff...?
I'm not against a bit of humour, by the way. ESO always had some funnier moments, also in base game. But it was on a different level than what we saw in the last few years, and the writing also had many serious stories as a contrast.
There were just a few stories that felt particularly well-written and had that typical TES feel for me within the past few years: the Tel Dreloth quest in Telvanni Peninsula, Corelanya Manor in West Solstice, and Zerith-var's storyline. They had some truly tragic aspect without immediately destroying the atmosphere with some stupid quips or juvenile jokes. They had morally ambiguous situations and characters, without immediately lecturing the player like a child about how bad these deeds and people were. They felt more mature than most ESO stories nowadays, and also a bit more complex in theme. This is exactly what I'd like to see here!
And just last week I found out that these three quests/questlines were all written by the same writer (it's stated like that on UESP). If they're wise, they should involve this writer more, especially also into bigger storylines. Then I see a chance that ESO could, over time, get back on the level the writing had back at Summerset times. But if that will happen or if we'll get more shallow, quippy, "funny" meme stuff...?
I'm not against a bit of humour, by the way. ESO always had some funnier moments, also in base game. But it was on a different level than what we saw in the last few years, and the writing also had many serious stories as a contrast.
Syldras
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Re: The critter massacre in the challenge zones
I killed a few bunnies and Bastion told me I was being needlessly cruel and I stopped.
Re: Zos refuses to do anything about this for 3 months
https://youtu.be/vN6hF3vpkO8?si=lTJ4FWBxXiR6aO-U this has been happening a few times a week for 3 months
Perhaps they read the scroll and it's forbidden knowledge rendered them blind, thus they're wandering around Cyrodil in the dark?
Re: Can Walks-Like-Thunder Calm Down Please?
Interesting, thank you, I stand corrected. 
Re: April 20th Vengeance Only..
So who else will be taking a week off from ESO starting April 20th?
Taking a break from ESO since previous vengeance. Never looked back.
Re: Loremaster's Archive: The Night Market
To the one known as The Curator,
There are gaps in the world that should not exist. Places that operate beyond the reach of order. How does The Night Market, and even Fargrave, evade the gaze of the Battlespire? Are these realms truly hidden or simply ignored by The Imperial Battlemages? I find it hard to believe that my colleagues would ignore the temptation of power one could obtain from such a place.
I await for your response.
- Absentis Vesanus, Imperial Battlemage
There are gaps in the world that should not exist. Places that operate beyond the reach of order. How does The Night Market, and even Fargrave, evade the gaze of the Battlespire? Are these realms truly hidden or simply ignored by The Imperial Battlemages? I find it hard to believe that my colleagues would ignore the temptation of power one could obtain from such a place.
I await for your response.
- Absentis Vesanus, Imperial Battlemage
Sallymen
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Re: Loremaster's Archive: The Night Market
Curator,
The existence of the Night Market has become something of concern to our little organization… Specifically as it pertains to the Grasp of the Stricture’s hold on this operation.
I imagine plenty of mortals (like myself) view the Night Market as chance to earn coin as far as the eye can see. Always, it comes with a price; are the mortals flocking to the market struggling with the Drain? How is Redmaiden landing in the hands of those that are? For a mortal-dominant faction like the Ruckus, is there an even higher Daedric pact keeping them protected from inevitable madness?
I would not dare to pry so deeply into Kharakhal’s past, mind you. A mortal succumbing to the Drain is a tragic thing no matter who they bear allegiance to.
- Nikola Frey, of the Eclipse Inquisitorum
The existence of the Night Market has become something of concern to our little organization… Specifically as it pertains to the Grasp of the Stricture’s hold on this operation.
I imagine plenty of mortals (like myself) view the Night Market as chance to earn coin as far as the eye can see. Always, it comes with a price; are the mortals flocking to the market struggling with the Drain? How is Redmaiden landing in the hands of those that are? For a mortal-dominant faction like the Ruckus, is there an even higher Daedric pact keeping them protected from inevitable madness?
I would not dare to pry so deeply into Kharakhal’s past, mind you. A mortal succumbing to the Drain is a tragic thing no matter who they bear allegiance to.
- Nikola Frey, of the Eclipse Inquisitorum
Re: April 20th Vengeance Only..
Worldview? What lol.I know this doesn't fit your world view on this issue, but it's the facts.
xylena
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Re: It's time to NERF new DK.
it would have been nice if they released the class master passives at the same time the DK refresh....a little sumptin' for all....
I can't wait for biting jabs to be CHOMPING JABS! 8000K for 8 times, stuns, knock backs and causes all your clothes to fall off!
I can't wait for biting jabs to be CHOMPING JABS! 8000K for 8 times, stuns, knock backs and causes all your clothes to fall off!
Zama666
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Re: Werewolf Update From The Combat Refresh Team
@ZOS_Erin @ZOS_GinaBruno @ZOS_Kevin
The new model is a huge improvement over what we had before and I love all the combat changes + size increase, but there are a lot of other people in this thread that share similar opinions about the appearance, specifically the fur patches on the forehead and the hair. I personally think the ears need to be slightly shortened as well to be less bat like which is something I've seen other players mention as well.
This is probably the last time the model will ever get adjusted and I'm really glad werewolf players can come together to agree on an appearance. I know it's not easy to please everyone and I appreciate the devs listening and implementing feedback on this!
The new model is a huge improvement over what we had before and I love all the combat changes + size increase, but there are a lot of other people in this thread that share similar opinions about the appearance, specifically the fur patches on the forehead and the hair. I personally think the ears need to be slightly shortened as well to be less bat like which is something I've seen other players mention as well.
This is probably the last time the model will ever get adjusted and I'm really glad werewolf players can come together to agree on an appearance. I know it's not easy to please everyone and I appreciate the devs listening and implementing feedback on this!
