With 1.6 update moved to week of March 2nd, will NA be getting another character copy to PTS?

Erock25

It's all in the topic headline.

ZOS_GinaBruno

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Erock25

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Bummer. I definitely wanted to test some things with access to all of my set bonuses but understood and thank you for the response.

Cuyler

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So you'll be wiping EU characters then? or will they get more testing time than us NA players?

Erock25

Cuyler wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So you'll be wiping EU characters then? or will they get more testing time than us NA players?

If they're not updating the PTS at all there will most likely be no character wipes. No reason to wipe EU just to wipe them anyways as it would most likely get rid of the 8 template characters I've been testing.

Grao

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So... What happened to your previous post saying Eric was reading our suggestions and you'd soon have news for us Sorcerers? You are really planning to release your "rebalanced" game with a class feeling wronged, cheated and completely powerless?

Well played...

Holycannoli

So this is it? No more class balancing?

Zershar_Vemod

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

That is disappointing.

So EU gets all this extra time....nice.

Kragorn

Grao wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So... What happened to your previous post saying Eric was reading our suggestions and you'd soon have news for us Sorcerers? You are really planning to release your "rebalanced" game with a class feeling wronged, cheated and completely powerless?

Well played...

Seriously, did you expect any change to what we have now?

All I expected was Eric to rebut our views with some non-specific comments, he's clearly set on his path and it seems facts aren't going to sway him, he's entirely focused on PVP (like he was in the 'Live' stream) and seemingly couldn't get a damn about the PVE side.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO

Grao wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So... What happened to your previous post saying Eric was reading our suggestions and you'd soon have news for us Sorcerers? You are really planning to release your "rebalanced" game with a class feeling wronged, cheated and completely powerless?

Well played...

At some point they have to just publish it and work on class balance later. I dont think the march 17th date is something they can push back. I have a VR10 sorcerer myself so I feel your pain. Just dont think they have any choice in it. If they dont hurry up and publish it they will have no time to react in case something goes wrong from PTS to live.

daemonios

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Yes, but... is 1.6 live going to be the same version as 1.6.4 on PTS? Because there are an alarmingly high number of bugs/balance issues remaining...

Kuro1n

All you Americans whining about EUs getting extra time, really though? You guys were able to try 1.6 out first with your character and you have the servers located in US meaning you have less ping and can test better. I think less complaining is in order.

danno8

Kuro1n wrote: »

All you Americans whining about EUs getting extra time, really though? You guys were able to try 1.6 out first with your character and you have the servers located in US meaning you have less ping and can test better. I think less complaining is in order.

I agree it doesn't matter who is doing the testing, as long as one or the other is.

I think some people are just upset they don't get to further test their "next great build" theories.

Grao

Kragorn wrote: »

Grao wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So... What happened to your previous post saying Eric was reading our suggestions and you'd soon have news for us Sorcerers? You are really planning to release your "rebalanced" game with a class feeling wronged, cheated and completely powerless?

Well played...

Seriously, did you expect any change to what we have now?

All I expected was Eric to rebut our views with some non-specific comments, he's clearly set on his path and it seems facts aren't going to sway him, he's entirely focused on PVP (like he was in the 'Live' stream) and seemingly couldn't get a damn about the PVE side.

I did expect changes, yes. Currently our only Magicka DPS alternative is the "Togglemancer" which in it self is a problem as it offers no flexibility at all, but more importantly, will be banished from all serious Trial runs as the pets cause problems.

I've mentioned it before here, in ESO Live (Eric even responded to my question) and in the meeting my guild had with @ZOS_JessicaFolsom, pets drain the healers resources and serve as channel for bosses attacks such as chain lightening on The Mage. So sorcerers bring no utility, rely on pets that may wipe your raid just to produce mediocre DPS... Why would anyone with half a brain allow a sorcerer into trials or even dungeon runs?

So yes, I expected changes to sorcerers, but I guess Zenimax just wants us to leave or roll Templars, the new OP of the month.

Cody

good.

1.6 was not ready for live.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO

Cody wrote: »

good.

1.6 was not ready for live.

Its not like in a week miraculously everything will be awesome.

Robbmrp

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Hello @ZOS_GinaBruno,

Have you seen the post below and can comment if in fact Food Buffs are being removed with Negate please? There's a message in there that it's been confirmed on the PTS.

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/153019/negate-cancels-food-buffs-heard-a-rumor#latest

Thank you

AssaultLemming

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Seriously? 1.6 doesn't feel even half finished, major bugs, glaring balance issues, broken pve sorcerers...

Xsorus

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So the US servers don't get to test without the damage bug or with crafting working?

Nice.

o_0

AssaultLemming wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Seriously? 1.6 doesn't feel even half finished, major bugs, glaring balance issues, broken pve sorcerers...

We will spend the next 3 months testing the console release for them. Think of it as....PTS moving to "Beta without Resets"

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO

AssaultLemming wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

Seriously? 1.6 doesn't feel even half finished, major bugs, glaring balance issues, broken pve sorcerers...

Remarkably so does the live game lol.

Lionxoft

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

@ZOS_GinaBruno You're kidding right? 1.6 is in an extremely poor state and isn't ready. Please don't ruin the experience that we pay for on live server.

WebBull

Wow, I can't believe that they are going to move forward with this steaming pile of bugs covered in broken skills and unbalanced gravy.

PlagueMonk

Grao wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We're not currently planning on releasing any additional patches or doing another character copy for the PTS before Update 6 is released.

So... What happened to your previous post saying Eric was reading our suggestions and you'd soon have news for us Sorcerers? You are really planning to release your "rebalanced" game with a class feeling wronged, cheated and completely powerless?

Well played...

Haven't you learned by now this is what Zenimax does best? Game will never be B2P, we are tracking that V14 exp!, we will release content updates every 4-6 weeks.......and on and on and on.

They are seasoned Vets at playing the bait and switch game.

ItsRejectz

Wow people, seriously read back what Gina wrote! She said there would be no further patches patches on PTS before it goes live. That does not mean that the live version will be the same as the one currently on PTS... Shheesshhh.

Kevinmon

ItsRejectz wrote: »

Wow people, seriously read back what Gina wrote! She said there would be no further patches patches on PTS before it goes live. That does not mean that the live version will be the same as the one currently on PTS... Shheesshhh.

So they're going to release to live a completely untested build of the game? Jesus Christ.

Elsonso

Uh.

They are not taking 1.6.4 to Live, folks.

They will be putting 1.6.5 on Live and it will contain changes (bug fixes) from 1.6.4.

We will have to wait for the 1.6.5 patch notes to find out all of what they did after 1.6.4

Scotia

I hope you guys patch Thursday. 1.6 is ready to go. There is not enough people on test to test it all. Please submit your bugs and big thanks to Zen.

Appreciate all the hard work on this huge update

Grao

ItsRejectz wrote: »

Wow people, seriously read back what Gina wrote! She said there would be no further patches patches on PTS before it goes live. That does not mean that the live version will be the same as the one currently on PTS... Shheesshhh.

The worse thing is, I can actually see Zenimax changing skills and releasing them untested to the Live server. After all, what is Live on PC other than to beta test for Consoles?

helediron

Is tired of testing. Can i haz NA toons copied over us EUs please?
To test, or not to test: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep;
No more;

AssaultLemming

lordrichter wrote: »

Uh.

They are not taking 1.6.4 to Live, folks.

They will be putting 1.6.5 on Live and it will contain changes (bug fixes) from 1.6.4.

We will have to wait for the 1.6.5 patch notes to find out all of what they did after 1.6.4

Worst idea ever. That's just using live to do testing. If I proposed ideas like that at my work I would be shown the door pretty fast. You don't roll out untested software versions to your live environment without testing first!