PTS Patch Notes v2.3.0

zerosingularity

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS, ORSINIUM DLC GAME PACK

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• Fixed an issue where the Maelstrom Arena’s Destruction Staff would not reliably increase the damage of Light and Heavy Attacks against targets in the Wall of Elements.

After initial testing on the PTS, this does not appear to be fixed at all. Virtually no change from live. I am testing using LUI combat log AND the new SCT that got added.

Sav72

Great work ZEN.

Note in future patches,

Detect pots should not be able to detect shadow cloak, or give us shield breaker potions.

jowww97

Scrolling Combat Text (SCT) for consoles too? @ZOS_GinaBruno

Tankqull

dwemer_paleologist wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

[*]Reduced the bonus movement speed from the Major Expedition buff category to 30% from 40%.

i am very pissed off about this
VERRY PISSED OFF!

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

[*]This ability and its morphs now also remove their bonuses whenever you cast a friendly ability on an ally, as well as a damaging ability on an enemy.

this is even worse...

Slylok

James-Wayne wrote: »

@ZOS_GinaBruno I know its been said in the past due to the console crowd that we dont get skill resets anymore but due to the large amount of changes can we please get a free choice to reset skills? Or perhaps lower the cost of resets for a time on launch?

Why not give players a free stat and skill respec scroll?

DatNutrient

What do you guys mean by "We will be supplying three templates (one for each alliance)...."

So we get 3 V16 characters and 300cp?

So confused by this portion

acw37162

With respect to the ton of work everyone put in and as a very preliminary response.

I have the following response;

Underwhelmed

Edit; For the base game patch notes and balance changes

ZOS_Finn

Magdalina wrote: »

Sorry to be another one adding to the infinite line of questions, but is there any word on scaling of old Trials/vDSA or at least the weekly rewards to v16, @ZOS_GinaBruno? I was under the impression some changes to that were considered for this patch, was I mistaken?

I can speak to this. We are working on getting the ability to scale trials and DSA but that is not in this patch and we do not have any other solid information other than it is something we want to do and are actively persuing it. The Weekly reward for Trial of the week will be VR16 versions of the new sets from Maw of Lorkhaj.

ZOS_GinaBruno

jowww97 wrote: »

Scrolling Combat Text (SCT) for consoles too? @ZOS_GinaBruno

Yep!

Infinite12

@ZOS_GinaBruno any news on group bind for monster helms?

AverageJo3Gam3r

SneaK wrote: »

Whats you all's deal with Wall of Elements............

DK Firemage with Maelstrom Destro Staff new OP FOTM.

And no reflecting Meteors??? Very odd change.

Non reflectable meteors is for Zerg busting. Now I can throw one into a Zerg without worry that I'll hit a DK with wings up.

IITHEOPII

Awesome changes! Will we get our CP's refunded due to the CP changes? Not sure if answered already.

Bring back my Skoria.

Kadoozy

You know ZOS, the changes to radial sweep and radiant ward werent significant enough to make people use them right? Kinda pointless. Also, why can NBs purge projectiles and ults with cloak still, but purifying ritual doesnt purge anything in a similar manner now? I applaud BoL nerf even though I want to use it, and still think it will be just as strong and overused.

Can stamina builds please get some love soon? It seems everything is always magicka focused.

RoyJade

Cloak won't purge negative effet, it will prevent monotarget projectile and targetted-dot effect. Actually, meteor is a negative effect, so Nb shouldn't be able to "purge" it, they will take these meteor with full power like everyone. I hope. We need testing.

DatNutrient

What are you guys referring to with the 3 VR16 templates for each alliance and 300cp when the update drops?

dylanjaygrobbelaarb16_ESO

Lots of things I like. Im glad to have a non cp campaign, PLEASE revert the 50%damage and shield nerf for this campaign so that it isnt a flop. you cant simply take out cp and leave the damage and shield reduction the way it is.

LizardThixvim

These are by far the best patch notes I have seen for ESO in a long long long long long time very good work Zenimax <3<3

jowww97

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

jowww97 wrote: »

Scrolling Combat Text (SCT) for consoles too? @ZOS_GinaBruno

Yep!

omg. this is awesome!!! cant wait for this

Jofish

"Salvage"... it's "scholarly salvage"... murmur..;)

Alabyn

So good to Mac users. I've not seen an NPC talk in years. Thanks!

ShadowHvo

Ow, no buffs to Leeching Strike's % in Health returned.. Oh well.

olivaresdonjuan

The age of NBs is over, the time of the DKs has come.

Volkodav

Gina wrote:
"Saving Progress in Veteran Maelstrom Arena
Your progress will now be saved between Veteran Maelstrom Arena sessions!"
I am so grateful for this.Not for me,but for all those poor players who try so very hard to win through it,and just get tired,or have RL interfere with them during their progress!
So damn cool!
Thank you,Devs!

Spottswoode

olivaresdonjuan wrote: »

The age of NBs is over, the time of the DKs has come.

Again?



Some of these changes are pretty dramatic...hmm...

Volkodav

Wollust wrote: »

Overall some nice changes. Good to see you did regard community feedbacks. Though there is still a lot that's needs to be done, I guess this is a good start.

Jeez,dont be so nice,will ya?
This is a lot more than a "good start".This addressed a whole lot of things the players wanted either fixed or implemented.A whole lot.It's waaay more than just a good start.
Thank you,Devs for all of this,even with the nerf bits to us Stam builds. My Stamblade will work with it! :}

Dan_Fazzyub17_ESO

RIP competitive group play.
You were fun while you lasted.

MAGICKA DK THOUGH.

Volkodav

Joy_Division wrote: »

Will test this out later.

Two questions.

1. Brian Wheeler mentioned we would be able to remove home/guest campaign for the Alliance war and remove cross Alliance Restrictions for home/guest considerations. Are these still happening? Did I miss them in the notes?

2. Confused by the changes to sorcerer pets:

"Summon Winged Twilight:

This ability and its morphs are no longer toggle abilities; instead, they are now normal casted abilities. The first activation will summon your pet, and when morphed, the second activation will cast the pet’s special ability.

Note that the pet will still be desummoned if you switch ability bars without slotting it.

Am I understanding this correctly in that if I summon a pet and then switch my weapon ... it unsummons? I think this defeats the point of making it untoggleable.

Uhoh,that's not good.Having to cast to use your pet?/ Like throwing a spell? How long will they stay with you then?They are supposed to be with you unless you toggle them off.This wont please Sorcerers.

Aquanova

Damn i can't wait to get off work

Volkodav

Kadoozy wrote: »

You know ZOS, the changes to radial sweep and radiant ward werent significant enough to make people use them right? Kinda pointless. Also, why can NBs purge projectiles and ults with cloak still, but purifying ritual doesnt purge anything in a similar manner now? I applaud BoL nerf even though I want to use it, and still think it will be just as strong and overused.

Can stamina builds please get some love soon? It seems everything is always magicka focused.

We Stams did get some love,although it is bad love.Seems we got nerfed a bit.
I dont mind though,as adaptation is all it will take to recoup.

mistermutiny89

Poor Templars! Hit with the nerf stick again! Hahaha. *shakes head profusely*.

Really excited about the champion point perk changes though.