Prior to patch 1.2.4, I could launch ESO in 5 seconds or less. That is, from launching (from the launcher, or starting the .exe directly) to login, took 5 seconds or less.
Now, after patch 1.2.4, it takes over 20 seconds, by the stopwatch, on the same SSD, nothing else changed, repair has been tried, no difference.
On a second computer with a slightly different SSD (Samsung 840 EVO vs. Intel 520) the problem is the same, and only since this patch was applied.
What did you change, Zenimax, in patch 1.2.4 that is causing such a massive change in just launching the game? This launching delay has changed over time, between patches, and sometimes it's slightly faster or slower depending on the new build/patch, but this is the largest negative change to date.
Not going to go over well, if this is noticed by a larger audience.