Who likes the Maelstrom Arena?

Oreyn_Bearclaw

I would like it, if the item lottery at the end would be more reliable (Maelstrom weapons inc).

I didnt really like any answer, but this is closest to the truth. VMA was very cool when it first came out. It was a real challenge, and nothing teaches you more about your class and how this game functions than working through the arena. Clearing it the first time felt like an amazing accomplishment, and continuing to see your name on the leader boards was cool, because it was a pretty short list for a while.

And that lasted about 2 months. Now it has become nothing more than a broken and buggy grind with no established path to get anything you want/need out of that place. The loot system was just plain lazy at launch, and adding in completely BS traits was just a slap in the face to loyal costumers. I have cleared it on every class and can easily farm this place, but I will not run it any longer. It's not worth my time or frustration.

#VMATOKENSYSTEM

luen79rwb17_ESO

Well, it's ok, but it's more like something you have to do to get those weapons.

I really like the concept of solo competitive setting, the story is very fun, enjoy the NPC quotes all over ("Demi Prince, make them fight", Lmao!), nice stages. Excellent Job on ZOS for this!

For a solo content though is way too focused on damage meta for all stages. I was expecting more puzzles, obstacles, mechanics related to situational awareness like "run to the spot with this color". As it is, you can just stack damage and even skip the mechanics (nothing new with many dungeons). A mix of dps race / mechanics would be nice if a possible future solo trial is comming.

Also, MSA loot is lacking, almost no good sets, too much RNG on the last chest. But overall I have fun in it!

FLuFFyxMuFFiN

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

I like normal mode since it doesn't make me want to punch a hole in my monitor. vMA is just ridiculous and I don't care about the weapons anymore

Oreyn_Bearclaw

I would like it, if the item lottery at the end would be more reliable (Maelstrom weapons inc).

Minute_Waltz wrote: »

Love it, especially when you get a higher score than your previous attempt, or if you rolled a new class and beat it for the first time after hours of trying.

I believe there are two types that hate vma.
1. Those who can't do it and get frustrated, or haven't even made an attempt
2. Those who can complete it with 2hr+ runs and did not enjoy the run due to alot of deaths (rng in the end may make it worse).

I've known people who complain about vma 24/7 previously and once they get on the weekly with 400k+ scores consistently they love it and look forward to get on the leaderboard each week.

You are missing a 3rd group. Those of us that have it on farm on several classes but are sick and tired of the horrendous loot system. Pushing scores was fun for about 2 months, then those VMA resto staffs and Sword/boards start piling up and you want to dump a bucket of water on your PC...

code65536

Well, it's ok, but it's more like something you have to do to get those weapons.

Derra wrote: »

Instead of dropping weapons they should drop the enchantments.

That would end the lottery bc ppl could choose the trait of their liking and an added bonus would be the ability to choose weapon styles again.

Yea, seeing everyone walking around with the same staves resembling a phallic toy gets old after a while.

Derra

Well, it's ok, but it's more like something you have to do to get those weapons.

RinaldoGandolphi wrote: »

I think with VDSA being scaled next update and the bringing back of master weapons folks will have a solid choice as a cp160 Masters Inferno staff will be every bit as good as a CP 160 maelstrom inferno staff so folks will have the choice to grind solo VMA or going VDSA with 3 friends, I think that's a good win both ways and everyone gets what they want....well if RNG is good to you I guess....

Master inferno is not even close to maelstrom inferno in terms of endgame pve. maybe both but thats a big maybe.

Tendrielle

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

So we have almost 300 votes now.
As it stands, only 10% love the MSA.
ZOS could help 26% a lot with working on the item lottery. (I guess the change next update where you can trade loot for some time doesn't really help in a solo situation).
The rest doesn't really like it or even dislikes it.
I think, dear @ZOS_KaiSchober @ZOS_JessicaFolsom there is still something to tune here.
And for all non-solo-players: Well, we will have the DSA scaled to 160 with the next patch, but are its weapons competitable? Nerfing MSA weapons would only frustrate everybody, but maybe pimping DSA weapons slighly could help? Just my 2 cents.

NewBlacksmurf

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

Reykice wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

I've said since closed beta. It's O K to offer solo encounters but in an MMO there should NEVER be solo only encounters.

Actually they are balancing it right, ONE solo content for hardocre players vs a lot of Trials and Group dungeons and such...

Don`t say 1 solo Trial is too much.

Would be so cool if they keep it up, i mean i know that some can`t do it so they cry but most appreciate it, about time to have like one solo hard content. Gives you pride when you do it.

I strongly disagree because if it were balanced as an instance, it would allow someone to solo it as it does today but also it would allow at least one other person to do it with you. Ideally tho, nothing should be less than three players and that means the entire main story.

Regarding content overall it's definately not balanced. See you're trying to make it an endgame thing when in actuality it's content. The entire main story, fighters guild and mages guild...and now TG and DB are solo only so to add MSA, it's definately not balanced.

Again....anything created should be 3 players or more period. Anything less begs the question, why the heck are we required to play online.

TheHsN

Well, it's ok, but it's more like something you have to do to get those weapons.

PLS lets give more credit to this thread to take attention from DEVELOPERS ... Cuz really V-MSA Weapons drop rates and useful traits percent (sharpened,Precise and Nirnhoned) SHOULD BE more and more....

75+ RUN and i ınly have one useful item and that is Sharpened BOW...

To achieve end game Gear which are best in slots should not be that HARD ...

luen79rwb17_ESO

Well, it's ok, but it's more like something you have to do to get those weapons.

Well I do think it should be that hard, maybe not that random.

NewBlacksmurf

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

luen79rwb17_ESO wrote: »

Well I do think it should be that hard, maybe not that random.

Why is it solo only is my big question.
Or better said....why are there any solo only encounters as we are required to be on a server.
That is what upsets me about this as well as other things like the main story, fighters guild and mages guild....TG and DB too

Tendrielle

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

News!

ZOS_RichLambert wrote: »

Martol wrote: »

Hey all, a friend of mine told me that the weapon drop rate for vMA in the SoH patch will be increased to 100%.

Please confirm!!!

Confirmed.

ScarlettCrush

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

Best in slot endgame gear for group pve content requires a frustrating solo grind that ignores the very teamwork needed to do endgame pve content.
If one has chosen a vital support role such as tank or healer (hi, I'm a heals) you must respec your character AND be/learn a different role/play style (pure dps) than you have been the entire time of playing in order to get your best in slot. This content may be cleared in a day, or you may be working on it for weeks unable to change your build back to something you know- while your friends are pm'ing you to heals WGT or vSO (the group content stuff you would rather do)
On console the button mash required for max dps kills both finger joints & soul for any human over the age of 30.(FmL for having nerve damage in my hand & loving console games)
Ridiculous.
Updates to vdsa master weapons are long overdue, y'all better not nerf them!!

AverageJo3Gam3r

Love it.

I really enjoy the arena, even though I am only to round 6. Dozens of attempts on a round, horrible RNG deaths, stupid deaths standing in red, kicking yourself for messing up mechanics. After all this, nothing beats the feeling when you look up at the boss bar and see it in single digits and you realize you're going to clear the round. I have literally jumped for joy each time I've cleared a round for the first time.

NewBlacksmurf

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

ScarlettCrush wrote: »

Best in slot endgame gear for group pve content requires a frustrating solo grind that ignores the very teamwork needed to do endgame pve content.
If one has chosen a vital support role such as tank or healer (hi, I'm a heals) you must respec your character AND be/learn a different role/play style (pure dps) than you have been the entire time of playing in order to get your best in slot. This content may be cleared in a day, or you may be working on it for weeks unable to change your build back to something you know- while your friends are pm'ing you to heals WGT or vSO (the group content stuff you would rather do)
On console the button mash required for max dps kills both finger joints & soul for any human over the age of 30.(FmL for having nerve damage in my hand & loving console games)
Ridiculous.
Updates to vdsa master weapons are long overdue, y'all better not nerf them!!

Very well put

Ghost-Shot

This is an MMO. Why do I have to solo for the best items? Really don't like this boring/frustrating arena.

I think it would have been a great addition to the game if they didn't put BiS items for raiding and PVP in it, I play this game to raid and PVP, not do solo PVE. To me, PVE is only fun with a group of friends.