The Elder Shields Online

tordr86b16_ESO · August 2014

Vunter wrote: »

Step 1: Log with your char in ESO.
Step 2: Press L (default key) and enter a Cyrodiil campaign (I suggest Haderus since it is the one most converted to the great shield aedra, but the others will slowly get to its point once people figure out the mighty of the majestic Shield).
Step 3: Enjoy being unable to kill anyone if you're a dps.
Step 4: Reply randomly to any dudes that start to say "this game isn't designed for 1vs1 so it's okay if we are invincible and can deal a lot of damage with instant cast abilities spamming" or just "L2P" in this thread.
Step 5: Profit if you're a shield user / quit eso if you aren't.

Bonus step: Notice that not all DPS are nightblades with fear or shadows (the only sort of counters to blocking).

I've seen more vampires running around in cyr than shield wearers. Oh and, I'm a nb and I don't use shields and I kill vamps just fine. Silver Shards + Expert Hunter = profit. Oh, and... you are whining.

TheBull · August 2014

It's at the point right now where stamina weapons (have not played staff) can not break shields.

TheBull · August 2014

Hardening ward is virtually an I win button against all blades.

smeeprocketnub19_ESO · August 2014

Lionxoft wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Lionxoft wrote: »

I might be missing it but is there a shield that is based off of stam as a resource? Oh, no? :'/

Blocking consumes stamina, which is why one handed and shield skill line has a passive that reduces the stamina cost of blocking.

So I need to use a certain weapon choice in ADDITION to a used slot on my bar? K. :P Glad they thought that one through.

er no you don't, because, as was stated, it's a passive.

Evergnar · August 2014

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

smeeprocketnub19_ESO · August 2014

Evergnar wrote: »

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

Dudes in dresses, women in dresses. Dudes in breeches, women in breeches. All those combos are good.

I think we can all agree that eso fashion is a large field, and more variety is a plus.

Personally, I prefer jerkins. I had a nice robe, but I just couldn't get in to wearing a dress.

tordr86b16_ESO · August 2014

smeeprocketnub19_ESO wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

Dudes in dresses, women in dresses. Dudes in breeches, women in breeches. All those combos are good.

I think we can all agree that eso fashion is a large field, and more variety is a plus.

Personally, I prefer jerkins. I had a nice robe, but I just couldn't get in to wearing a dress.

wear costumes

smeeprocketnub19_ESO · August 2014

tordr86b16_ESO wrote: »

smeeprocketnub19_ESO wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

Dudes in dresses, women in dresses. Dudes in breeches, women in breeches. All those combos are good.

I think we can all agree that eso fashion is a large field, and more variety is a plus.

Personally, I prefer jerkins. I had a nice robe, but I just couldn't get in to wearing a dress.

wear costumes

You can't dye costumes, though I do wear them sometimes. I keep all the ones I have in my inventory just in case.

Also, there are no dress costumes, so even if I feel like wearing a dress it isn't an option. There was this nice dress I got to wear during this spinner's tale, but it wasn't an actual costume and it disappeared.

I want a weapon costume so I can pretend I haven't gone resto staff. As it is, I've dyed my light armor brown and bronze to mimic leather.

Desdemonte · August 2014

smeeprocketnub19_ESO wrote: »

TheBull wrote: »

NB here, no shields, no reliable self heal. We play a different game than the rest of you...

resto staff, and the block button. Though I also lean on funnel health.

We can self heal, just not as effectively.

I do abuse block like mad tho. Usually, even against multiple opponents I can survive that way until my stamina is gone.

We already know that LA and Resto Staff is the only successful way to be a NB, lame as it is. If I wanted to be a sorc, I'd roll a sorc.

Wait..... That's actually a damned good idea.....

Desdemonte · August 2014

TheBull wrote: »

NB here, no shields, no reliable self heal. We play a different game than the rest of you...

^ yep

Desdemonte · August 2014

Lionxoft wrote: »

smeeprocketnub19_ESO wrote: »

TheBull wrote: »

NB here, no shields, no reliable self heal. We play a different game than the rest of you...

resto staff, and the block button. Though I also lean on funnel health.

We can self heal, just not as effectively.

I do abuse block like mad tho. Usually, even against multiple opponents I can survive that way until my stamina is gone.

Have you tried using funnel health or swallow soul as a stam build? Those ticks of 50'ish crit heal are beast. >_> <_< :''/

Thank goodness for tri-pots and... Oh, magicka builds can use pots too? :'/

Yeah- that's supposed to be our self-heal? lol

jelliedsoup · August 2014

Thechemicals wrote: »

too bad you cant dual wield shields.

Sad but true.

SFBryan18 · August 2014

Evergnar wrote: »

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

It's ok man, no one can discriminate on this forum. If you have a fetish for mascaline armor and macho weapons, you are free to do so, but you might want to work on your fear of dresses.

Drakoleon · August 2014

Dear "smart guys" getting advantage against others cause of bad and inadequate programing it doesnt make you better And before start assuming things i have the best builds for Cyrodiil (DKvamp & Templar) but dont find it amusing to play "hero" or pvp "star" because of bugs!
I ll wait for more balanced gameplay and less bugs to rejoin... if am still around

AlexDougherty · August 2014

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

SFBryan18 wrote: »

Evergnar wrote: »

At least players can look like warriors rather than Little Bo Peep.

So you rather be staring at a bunch of dudes. K.

Females are warriors too. As for looking at a bunch of dudes in dresses I'll leave that to you.

It's ok man, no one can discriminate on this forum. If you have a fetish for mascaline armor and macho weapons, you are free to do so, but you might want to work on your fear of dresses.

I personally have a huge fear of dresses.
I'm afraid my bum will look big in one.

butterfly442 · August 2014

Jaxom wrote: »

Step 6: Create a thread titled The Elder "Insert unoriginal thing I'm complaining about" Online.

Step 7: Add Tangling Webs to your bar for fear synergy

Step 8: Find a friend to use said synergy

Step 9: Laugh at Templar who is feared while you burn them down.

Step 10: /eatapple

Even though you mock the OP, he is right.

butterfly442 · August 2014

Hit a baby vampire today with Shooting Stars. Mage Guild skill line ultimate. Was quite proud of seeing 2800+ damage pop up.

Was not shocked to see only 8 damage got through his 3 shields.

I was impressed when I shot 5 more times with Swallow Soul and was doing 400 to 600 damage and never got through his 'extra' shields he recasted and I was OOM.

Yes, I start fights now a days with my ultimate to get their attention.

Jaxom · August 2014

butterfly442 wrote: »

Jaxom wrote: »

Step 6: Create a thread titled The Elder "Insert unoriginal thing I'm complaining about" Online.

Step 7: Add Tangling Webs to your bar for fear synergy

Step 8: Find a friend to use said synergy

Step 9: Laugh at Templar who is feared while you burn them down.

Step 10: /eatapple

Even though you mock the OP, he is right.

No, he is not right. Shields and blocking do not equal instant win. There are counters. Just because the OP is not using said counters does not make him right.

Sarenia · August 2014

mips_winnt wrote: »

Perhaps Cyrodiil should be limited to thongs and squirt guns.

This message approved by LOLCat.

Could get awkward when it comes time for the healers to fix people up though!

ThisOnePosts · August 2014

TheBull wrote: »

NB here, no shields, no reliable self heal. We play a different game than the rest of you...

This is true. At the moment I have leveled quite far each class with having 2 classes at VR12 atm.

NBs do play a different game than the rest. You really need to strategize with a NB.. I can run into a fight mindlessly spamming buttons on my other 3 chars that are each of the other 3 classes.

Orchish · August 2014

Wait... so you're saying that a shield can block and mitigate some damage? My god... this will change everything!!!

Seriously you people expect your build/class to win at everything and the second you come up against people using something to stop that it's time to cry on the forums. I predict that after ZOS gives in and nerfs shields to uselessness the next whine will be about Crystal Fragments.

PBpsy · August 2014

ers101284b14_ESO wrote: »

So which is it that's overpowered? The staff and dress, dark knight with sword and board? Templar? Vampire? I'm getting mixed signals on these forums...... Screw it I'm just gonna play how I want

Everybody that is not you and can kill you in groups of less then 7 is seriously OP and should be nerfed to heck.

Tabbycat · August 2014

mips_winnt wrote: »

More like "Elder Whine About EVERYTHING online" , first people are complaining about everyone running around in light armor and wielding staves, then it was AoE and large groups, now it's shields....sheesh. Perhaps Cyrodiil should be limited to thongs and squirt guns.

This is a cleverly disguised promotion for the Naked Nords, isn't it?

I knew it!

AoEnwyr · September 2014

There are times when I really think I would enjoy learning PvP (not just in this game) and then I see so much negativity about it on the game's associated forum that I just don't bother.