ESO Live - Ask Us Anything!

TheNephilimCrow

How come Europe is back online, but NA isn't?

motnvol

Are there any plans to update server capacity or speed to lower lag and long load screens? We feel like ESO n PS Don't give Damn.

Djeriko

Thanks for the SHIELD DYES! Had to say it like that for the last time
I'm sure you won't miss it.

So when can we expect race/appearance changes? If it is coming, will it be a one-time thing or will there be a full service for it? The best idea I've seen is an NPC in game to charge for appearance changes in exchange for gold but a race change would be perfect for a Crown Store service.

Also back to the dye system. Still upset about how glass armor looks when dyed. Was it intentional for this particular armor to produce incorrect colors when dyes are selected compared to every other style? Why not just make every dye produce the exact color it advertises when you select it and put it on the armor?

newtinmpls

Adryssa_Joneley wrote: »

- Please add more Character Slots to the game.

There may be programming reasons for this but o my gosh would this make me a happy camper!!!

UltimaJoe777

Apokh wrote: »

(When) will we see the other (gorgeous) dungeons in eso as veteran version, like you did in the past? I mean with new story, new bosses ? (E.g. Blackheart, volenfell, arx corinium, selenes web etc.)

I don't follow. There should already be both Normal and Veteran difficulties in all Group Instances.

Adryssa_Joneley wrote: »

- Will there ever be player and guild housing? If so, when will this likely take place?

- Will Spell Craft still come sometime in the future? It was sounding really good, but there has been no mention of it for a very long time.

- When will a whole bunch of new hairstyles become available? It would be an idea to add a barber to the game where it costs game money and not crowns but perhaps leave some exclusive hairstyles for the Crown Store too.

- Please add more Character Slots to the game.

- Please add more spread out dailies throughout the continent.

- Add storylines to the vampire and werewolf factions. Perhaps allow them to give players a whole bunch of different dailies to do for faction rewards.

- Will you ever introduce cloaks to the game?

- Any chance of having mount armor for cosmetics? Allowing us to also dye them?

- Please add jewelcrafting to the game

- Please increase the capacity of guild banks

Out of all of these questions only the ones bolded have not been asked before, with spellcrafting being asked literally like 5 dozen seperate times this month alone. For your first question yes player housing is coming but no word on guild halls or anything. For the second bolded one you may need to be a bit more specific on what you mean, or perhaps give some ideas? For the third one Werewolf and Vampire are not actually factions but a curse one can harness to gain new strengths, but also new weaknesses. Lore aside they are just another Skill Line. On the last 1 I think it has been asked for before but cannot be certain.

MrTtheDK wrote: »

Has there been any thought into implementing the arena style seen at past quake con for duelers while limiting the amount of campaigns currently out so that those interested in large scale pvp would still have a throne to fight for? I believe by eliminating the amount of pvp campaigns ESO has in this scenario that it would compensate for the players that chose to duel as opposed to the alliance war and make campaigns less one sided. Heck might even assist the servers from being overwhelmed.

No, there are no plans for any sort of small-scale PvP at this time.

TheNephilimCrow wrote: »

How come Europe is back online, but NA isn't?

Not really the place to ask this... They don't directly respond in this thread anyway lol

motnvol wrote: »

Are there any plans to update server capacity or speed to lower lag and long load screens? We feel like ESO n PS Don't give Damn.

Any lag you're experiencing is not server-side. As for the loading screens they are working on fixing them.

Gidorick

Are there any plans to ever add new emotes to ESO, via DLC or individual Crown Store purchase?

Ethromelb14_ESO

Do you'll intend to ever give vampires undivided attention and incorporate accurate lore that pertains to them? And as powerful as vampires are suppose to be, what is ZOS idea of a balanced vampire in an MMO? Should they be able to be killed quickly? Should they be on par with "humans"? Or should they appear immortal, but by means of how the player plays? Thanks for answering...

Ethromelb14_ESO

We were tempted by the idea of being able to make our own spells. What ever happened to that promised feature? And is it still coming?

Ethromelb14_ESO

Does ZOS have any plans for new power/ability trees in the future?

Ethromelb14_ESO

When is ZOS going to add jewelry making as a craft?

ianshere82b14_ESO

Any plans to add the option of allowing us to submit gameplay footage directly to you when submitting a ticket? This would help console players get issues seen/resolved.

ianshere82b14_ESO

Any plans for adding the option of text chat to consoles?

ianshere82b14_ESO

Any plans to add target lock functionality to consoles?

Ethromelb14_ESO

Can we get a means of recording our favorite appearances, and have them saved in the "appearance menu", or the costume section? This would help clean up the interface. I like some of the styles that I had when I was level 10, but as I level up, the same racial style will gradually change and I don't like that. I should have the option to keep my previous look regardless of what I'm wearing.

Ethromelb14_ESO

When are we going to get the means to edit our character's appearance, voice and hair? I hate the way my character sounds when he screams. I'd like to change it. What will you do to make sure players aren't constantly abusing the feature?

ianshere82b14_ESO

Would it be possible to add a confirmation window as the last step to all person to person trades. A simple "Do you accept this trade Y/N" would make the trades secure.

Ethromelb14_ESO

Can we give vampires and werewolves meaning? When I bite someone I want there to be some sort of link between that player and I. So if we run a mission together we get more xp or we're stronger. This would encourage teamwork, and make players more selective as to who they give their bite to. It will also motivate people to want to stay in guilds that have a member that turned them.

UltimaJoe777

Ethromelb14_ESO wrote: »

Can we get a means of recording our favorite appearances, and have them saved in the "appearance menu", or the costume section? This would help clean up the interface. I like some of the styles that I had when I was level 10, but as I level up, the same racial style will gradually change and I don't like that. I should have the option to keep my previous look regardless of what I'm wearing.

Before I respond to this: There is a gear icon that appears to the left of the post number in your post that brings up a dropdown when clicked on that leads to being able to edit your posts. I suggest you start using it...

Now then as for this question the Armor is supposed to look "enhanced and more epic-ish" as you go. However, it stops changing as of Rank 4. If you truly wish to look like you did before you can always wear what you did before... Whether you decide to do so in combat or not is up to you though lol

Ethromelb14_ESO wrote: »

Can we give vampires and werewolves meaning? When I bite someone I want there to be some sort of link between that player and I. So if we run a mission together we get more xp or we're stronger. This would encourage teamwork, and make players more selective as to who they give their bite to. It will also motivate people to want to stay in guilds that have a member that turned them.

It's just another skill line plus some changes to strengths and weaknesses in this game. There are a couple of guilds at least dedicated to Werewolves and Vampires but they are not that big a deal in this game and I don't think very many people would approve of them being made so.

Gidorick

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Can you guys just put him on the payroll and give him access to devs to get the questions answered? His response frequency is what most of us want ZOS' response frequency to be.

Palminski

Will future PVE DLC include battle levels like orsinium? I am actually excited for it as I don't have to be a high veteran level to play it like the imperial city or craglorn.

AshTal

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Can you guys just put him on the payroll and give him access to devs to get the questions answered? His response frequency is what most of us want ZOS' response frequency to be.

Oh crap I thought his answers were official the way he replies to everyone's posts and they just hadn't put them in Green, damn you mean his just a player putting his thoughts on other peoples posts. Damn.

UltimaJoe777

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Can you guys just put him on the payroll and give him access to devs to get the questions answered? His response frequency is what most of us want ZOS' response frequency to be.

"You don't need a reason to help people"

- Zidane Tribal

Gidorick

AshTal wrote: »

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Can you guys just put him on the payroll and give him access to devs to get the questions answered? His response frequency is what most of us want ZOS' response frequency to be.

Oh crap I thought his answers were official the way he replies to everyone's posts and they just hadn't put them in Green, damn you mean his just a player putting his thoughts on other peoples posts. Damn.

Lol. Yea. Perhaps he'll become a Community Ambassador, something I suspect he's vying for... eh @UltimaJoe777

But even then the community managers aren't privy to more info than has been officially released... at least I don't THINK they are. While it's cool that Joe tries to help out I know many of us would prefer answers to be given officially... but from experience we know that doesn't always happen.

UltimaJoe777

Gidorick wrote: »

AshTal wrote: »

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Can you guys just put him on the payroll and give him access to devs to get the questions answered? His response frequency is what most of us want ZOS' response frequency to be.

Oh crap I thought his answers were official the way he replies to everyone's posts and they just hadn't put them in Green, damn you mean his just a player putting his thoughts on other peoples posts. Damn.

Lol. Yea. Perhaps he'll become a Community Ambassador, something I suspect he's vying for... eh @UltimaJoe777

But even then the community managers aren't privy to more info than has been officially released... at least I don't THINK they are.

Not really lol I'm just a helper

To be honest I'm more under the impression the mods are out to get me rather than make me any sort of sage of the forums lol

P.S. I think we're getting off topic here lol

Enodoc

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Well it's given me a rest I haven't answered the things-we-already-know questions in this thread for a few weeks now, since Joe started

Kuroinu

Ethromelb14_ESO wrote: »

Can we give vampires and werewolves meaning? When I bite someone I want there to be some sort of link between that player and I. So if we run a mission together we get more xp or we're stronger. This would encourage teamwork, and make players more selective as to who they give their bite to. It will also motivate people to want to stay in guilds that have a member that turned them.

Such intimacy. Teehee.

Kuroinu

On another note, it would be fun if Vampires could enthrall humanoid enemies.

Ghrimn

Too bad you only answer gameplay related questions. I got 4 Lore questions waiting to be answered. Want to give it a try @UltimaJoe777 ?

• Frost DragonKnights:
  Dragons in TES aren't the typical fire breathing beast we see in other fictional universes, they actually use the Thu'um, a type of magic that enables them to cast spells of immense power. The Thu'um can be used for a wide variety of purposes, anything from sharpening blades to quickly traveling across the land, even controlling animals or killing enemies. Since they haven't been seen for centuries, most of the powers the Dragons use are thought to be just myths. But, there's at least two abilities the Dragons have that is acknowledged by almost everyone: Their ability to use Fire & Frost. If DragonKnights claim their abilities come from the Dragons themselves, some even saying they use Real Dragon Magic, how come they only use Fire? It is widely known that Dragons use Frost as well, so how come there aren't any Frost Dragonknights?
• Tel Var Stones:

  Beredalmo the Signifier says: “The name is adapted from the Ayleidoon for ‘Silver Star’ - which is appropriate, as Tel Var Stones are small magically-imbued fragments of the White-Gold Tower splintered from the structure, and the Tower was built by the Ayleids.”

  Ghrimn of Elder Wood says: "I apologize for the intrusion but doesn't 'Var' mean ‘Mouth’ in Ayleidoon? I assume that it does since 'Molavar' ('Mola' being the shortened version of 'Molag') means ‘Fire Mouth’. And it doesn't mean ‘Silver Star’ in Ehlnofex either. 'Tel Var' in Ehlnofex literally means ‘Life Tower’. So my question is: Why do you, Beradalmo the Signifier, say that 'Tel Var' is adapted from the Ayleidoon for ‘Silver Star’?"
• Jehanna:
  If you go to the east of Fharun, there's a location on the shoreline called "Jehanna Docks". Is that what will, in the future, become the city of Jehanna? If yes, then why is it so close to Fharun? According to other TES maps Jehanna and Farrun are quite distant from each other, does the city change its location later on? Or isn't that Jehanna itself and instead just a small port village where ships from Jehanna dock?
  
  Some images to better understand what I'm saying:

  As you can see, on the first two maps Jehanna and Farrun are quite distant from each other, with Jehanna being slightly more to the south than Farrun.On the Wrothgar map, Fharun and Jehanna are quite close to each other with Jehanna being slightly more to the north than Fharun.
  
  If you could explain this, I would be very grateful.
• Weird Bird:
  Ghrimn of Elder Wood says: While I was walking through Stonefalls the other day, I came across this strange creature. At first I thought I was being attacked by a cliff racer since it was making such a ruckus, but when I turned to look it wasn't one of those flying little monsters from the depths of oblivion itself I saw. It was a magnificent red feathered bird with a reptile head. I was fascinated... I had never seen anything like it! Luckily I managed to draw a picture of it before it flew off which I'll be attaching to this letter. I tried to find information about the bird in many libraries, but there wasn't a single book that mentioned this magnificent creature. And so I write this letter, in hope that you'll be able to identify this unknown bird.

UltimaJoe777

Enodoc wrote: »

Gidorick wrote: »

Who elected @UltimaJoe777 to be the Answer-the-Everything guy?

Well it's given me a rest I haven't answered the things-we-already-know questions in this thread for a few weeks now, since Joe started

lolz XD

Ghrimn wrote: »

Too bad you only answer gameplay related questions. I got 4 Lore questions waiting to be answered. Want to give it a try @UltimaJoe777 ?

• Frost DragonKnights:
  Dragons in TES aren't the typical fire breathing beast we see in other fictional universes, they actually use the Thu'um, a type of magic that enables them to cast spells of immense power. The Thu'um can be used for a wide variety of purposes, anything from sharpening blades to quickly traveling across the land, even controlling animals or killing enemies. Since they haven't been seen for centuries, most of the powers the Dragons use are thought to be just myths. But, there's at least two abilities the Dragons have that is acknowledged by almost everyone: Their ability to use Fire & Frost. If DragonKnights claim their abilities come from the Dragons themselves, some even saying they use Real Dragon Magic, how come they only use Fire? It is widely known that Dragons use Frost as well, so how come there aren't any Frost Dragonknights?
• Tel Var Stones:

  Beredalmo the Signifier says: “The name is adapted from the Ayleidoon for ‘Silver Star’ - which is appropriate, as Tel Var Stones are small magically-imbued fragments of the White-Gold Tower splintered from the structure, and the Tower was built by the Ayleids.”

  Ghrimn of Elder Wood says: "I apologize for the intrusion but doesn't 'Var' mean ‘Mouth’ in Ayleidoon? I assume that it does since 'Molavar' ('Mola' being the shortened version of 'Molag') means ‘Fire Mouth’. And it doesn't mean ‘Silver Star’ in Ehlnofex either. 'Tel Var' in Ehlnofex literally means ‘Life Tower’. So my question is: Why do you, Beradalmo the Signifier, say that 'Tel Var' is adapted from the Ayleidoon for ‘Silver Star’?"
• Jehanna:
  If you go to the east of Fharun, there's a location on the shoreline called "Jehanna Docks". Is that what will, in the future, become the city of Jehanna? If yes, then why is it so close to Fharun? According to other TES maps Jehanna and Farrun are quite distant from each other, does the city change its location later on? Or isn't that Jehanna itself and instead just a small port village where ships from Jehanna dock?
  
  Some images to better understand what I'm saying:

  As you can see, on the first two maps Jehanna and Farrun are quite distant from each other, with Jehanna being slightly more to the south than Farrun.On the Wrothgar map, Fharun and Jehanna are quite close to each other with Jehanna being slightly more to the north than Fharun.
  
  If you could explain this, I would be very grateful.
• Weird Bird:
  Ghrimn of Elder Wood says: While I was walking through Stonefalls the other day, I came across this strange creature. At first I thought I was being attacked by a cliff racer since it was making such a ruckus, but when I turned to look it wasn't one of those flying little monsters from the depths of oblivion itself I saw. It was a magnificent red feathered bird with a reptile head. I was fascinated... I had never seen anything like it! Luckily I managed to draw a picture of it before it flew off which I'll be attaching to this letter. I tried to find information about the bird in many libraries, but there wasn't a single book that mentioned this magnificent creature. And so I write this letter, in hope that you'll be able to identify this unknown bird.

I shall give it my best shot, even though I'm not the biggest lore expert lol

1. Honestly as I have mentioned before I do find it odd there is no frost-elemental Skill Line for characters to work with beyond using an Ice Staff or Ice Comet. That being said I would probably cater Frost Breath to the fact the Dragons are in Skyrim which is known to be a generally cold climate. Dragonknights can be anything beyond just Nordic and so I'd surmise their lack of Frost Breath comes from the fact that over half of the playable races are not from arctic climates. Another theory is Zenimax deems Dragonknights full of hot air but yeah I'd say the MMORPG aspect of a limited skill pool is to blame. Same for having only a Storm Atronach and no Flame or Frost.

2. I'd say this is relative to how languages can make a word mean something completely different by simply adding another, such as the Japanese for instance. Either that or someone dropped the ball lol

3. I could attribute 2 things to this, the first being the fact that zones are scaled down for the MMORPG's overall game size benefit and the second being that the land is constantly changing and the people are constantly moving and adapting. Depending on how far between now and then these changes occur it is very easy to put distance between two areas. I'm not all too familiar on this particular locale so I cannot be more precise than this, sorry

4. According to research the bird you describe does seem to be a Cliff Racer, but rather than being a mob in this game it is merely making a cameo for the sake of the people that love to hate them lol but while on the subject I do wonder why there are no Horkers in Skyrim...

Hope I was able to provide adequate answers for ya!

Ghrimn

@UltimaJoe777
Well...

1. The climate has no influence whatsoever on a Dragon's use of the Thu'um.
2. The Ayleid word for star is 'Varla', so maybe Mister Beredalmo got confused and mistakenly though Var meant Star instead of Mouth. Your answer does make sense, though.
3. That answer also makes sense. Maybe the Bretons rebuilt the city in another location.
4. Except it's not... THIS is a Cliff Racer. (The Horror! )

Your answers regarding 2 & 3 actually made some sense, and helped me come up with an excuse until I have an official answer (if I'll ever have one). So, much appreciated!