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Aliyavana

Close it

Wreuntzylla

Akaviri is closer, I think. Early period samurai maybe.

Ch4mpTW

Wreuntzylla wrote: »

Akaviri is closer, I think. Early period samurai maybe.

Yep. Akaviri heavy armor, with some Soul-shriven swords enables you to live-up your Nioh dreams in ESO. Lol. All you’d need then is the ability to change stances, “ki pulse”, and use ninjutsu. And voila. ESO x Nioh.

WuffyCerulei

Tsaesci style isn't gonna be the first crown-store exclusive style, y'know. Grim Harlequin and Frostcaller were also crown-store exclusive.

ArchMikem

I'd rather see an actual Tsaesci than a Tamriel designed interpretation of Tsaesci armor.

Nemesis7884

calm down - it isn't sure yet this is the case - could be available through several channels...akaviri was also pvp exclusive and came to the crown store.

I personally like being able to get motifs in the crown store (or dailies) cause im lazy and don't want to farm elite dungeons and i am poor and never manage to get enough money to buy them LOL

Making things available through various channels can also improve variety...altough at this time its not such an issue anymore with so many motifs being out and the new outfit system...

jssriot

Well, if it ends up being a crown exclusive like Harlequin and Frostcaster, it's just another motif I don't need to care about. To be extremely honest, I hate 95% of the motif art in this game. The remaining 5% is tolerable. They have yet to come out with a motif that made me think I had to get it. I've not that terribly excited about the new outfit system--all i really wanted was, for example, a way to change one of my Sanctuary staves from an orc motif to anything else so I could tell just by looking at them which one was active in mid of a fight. The outfit system kinda of does it, but not the way I had hoped. So I don't see myself really using the outfits system since costumes are likely to remain my preference to armor motifs by a wide, wide margin. So ZOS can release all the crown store-only motifs they want. I only care about motifs at this point for the achievements so to earn master writs and you don't get those from crown-bought motifs.

AzraelKrieg

God forbid that a company try to make money to fund development and pay their employees by putting something that gives no combat effect into a cash shop for real world money. Grow up.

bellatrixed

grannas211 wrote: »

"Greed". Grow up. Get a job.

And don't call yourself a weeaboo and expect to be taken seriously while you're at it.

GaunterODim

Doesnt sound too terrible and greedy to me, basicly just a (probably) cool new crown motif.

LadyAstrum

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

God forbid that a company try to make money to fund development and pay their employees by putting something that gives no combat effect into a cash shop for real world money. Grow up.

Be nice if they actually used some of it to improve bugs, lag and eternal loading screens. Oh, and some QoL that's basic to pretty much every mmo ever, would be nice too. Can't they afford to hire someone to add a search function to the Guild Traders? Times must be hard if they can't even do that.

Btw that motif is ugly anyway. I prefer more intricate designs.

Aeladiir

Props to ZOS for intentionally opressing the weebs.

JarlUlfric

ArchMikem wrote: »

I'd rather see an actual Tsaesci than a Tamriel designed interpretation of Tsaesci armor.

It's not "tamriel designed interpretation."

Here is the full text of the motif.

By Kiasa-Veda, the Chronicler of Blades, Dir-Tonenaka

What does ""Akaviri"" mean? For many generations after the coming of my ancestors to Tamriel in the late First Era, Akaviri meant the people and heritage of the Tsaesci, the most refined and sophisticated civilization on the remote eastern continent of Akavir. As every schoolchild knows, at the beginning of the twenty-eighth century of the First Era, the Tsaesci sent a large and well-armed Fortified Embassage to Tamriel for reasons of mythic import that are not for discussion in a venue such as this. This Tsaesci force met General Reman of Cyrodiil first as an antagonist, and then as an ally. Thereafter General Reman became Emperor Reman I, and the Second Empire was born.

My ancestors were among that Tsaesci force, and indeed, many Imperials could now claim some measure of Akaviri descent, and might well do so—were the name ""Akaviri"" not tarnished by the recent invasion of the Kamali barbarians, so ill-advised, so abominably led, so resoundingly defeated. But we will speak no more of them.

We will speak, instead, of what may be spoken of the Tsaesci. Much may not be shared outside the true bloodlines, but this was never true of our artisanship, of the Serpentine Ways of Making. These my ancestors freely shared with the People of Reman, and though over time the old styles have become diluted and debased, still pristine examples of the Serpentine Ways can be seen in the Tonenaka at Rimmen, where I am honored to labor as Chronicler.

See our traditional armor, painstakingly crafted of many small rigid plates laced or wired together to form a flexible blade-proof fabric. Note how the most vulnerable areas are protected by several overlapping layers, all hinged to move as the body moves.

Notice our masked helms, each a fierce scowling visage crowned with horns or flaring crests to create an imposing and intimidating silhouette, as of an unstoppable demon warrior.

Admire our katanas in three lengths, dagger, sword, and two-handed sword, narrow blades with a slight curve away from their single edge, superbly designed for quick cutting, though with a point for when a thrust is needed.

Wonder at the beauty of our shields, which, though we rarely use them in combat, are still made and decorated to the most exacting standards passed down from one generation of artisans to the next.

And fear our snake-headed bows, striped red-and-tan to represent the duality of life-and-death and how close to each other the two always are and must be. Even the fletching of our arrows is meticulous.

Would you follow the Serpentine Ways of Making? Then here, armorer, are your models.

It's their actual armor.

Aliyavana

Nemesis7884 wrote: »

calm down - it isn't sure yet this is the case - could be available through several channels...akaviri was also pvp exclusive and came to the crown store.

I personally like being able to get motifs in the crown store (or dailies) cause im lazy and don't want to farm elite dungeons and i am poor and never manage to get enough money to buy them LOL

Making things available through various channels can also improve variety...altough at this time its not such an issue anymore with so many motifs being out and the new outfit system...

It says in the description its a seasonal reward in the crown store just like grim harlequin and frostcaster, feedback prior to release can possibly get them to change their minds

grannas211 wrote: »

"Greed". Grow up. Get a job.

Perfect picture of a white knight. there is already two motifs only obtainable ingame and which requires style materials that require style stones to even obtain for more money... ofc that's fine to you.

jssriot wrote: »

Well, if it ends up being a crown exclusive like Harlequin and Frostcaster, it's just another motif I don't need to care about. To be extremely honest, I hate 95% of the motif art in this game. The remaining 5% is tolerable. They have yet to come out with a motif that made me think I had to get it. I've not that terribly excited about the new outfit system--all i really wanted was, for example, a way to change one of my Sanctuary staves from an orc motif to anything else so I could tell just by looking at them which one was active in mid of a fight. The outfit system kinda of does it, but not the way I had hoped. So I don't see myself really using the outfits system since costumes are likely to remain my preference to armor motifs by a wide, wide margin. So ZOS can release all the crown store-only motifs they want. I only care about motifs at this point for the achievements so to earn master writs and you don't get those from crown-bought motifs.

Agreed

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

God forbid that a company try to make money to fund development and pay their employees by putting something that gives no combat effect into a cash shop for real world money. Grow up.

Cyrodil is working fine and is being developed nicely.

bellatrixed wrote: »

grannas211 wrote: »

"Greed". Grow up. Get a job.

And don't call yourself a weeaboo and expect to be taken seriously while you're at it.

I will proudly wear the title of weeaboo tyvm

ArchMikem

JarlUlfric wrote: »

ArchMikem wrote: »

I'd rather see an actual Tsaesci than a Tamriel designed interpretation of Tsaesci armor.

It's not "tamriel designed interpretation."

Here is the full text of the motif.

By Kiasa-Veda, the Chronicler of Blades, Dir-Tonenaka

What does ""Akaviri"" mean? For many generations after the coming of my ancestors to Tamriel in the late First Era, Akaviri meant the people and heritage of the Tsaesci, the most refined and sophisticated civilization on the remote eastern continent of Akavir. As every schoolchild knows, at the beginning of the twenty-eighth century of the First Era, the Tsaesci sent a large and well-armed Fortified Embassage to Tamriel for reasons of mythic import that are not for discussion in a venue such as this. This Tsaesci force met General Reman of Cyrodiil first as an antagonist, and then as an ally. Thereafter General Reman became Emperor Reman I, and the Second Empire was born.

My ancestors were among that Tsaesci force, and indeed, many Imperials could now claim some measure of Akaviri descent, and might well do so—were the name ""Akaviri"" not tarnished by the recent invasion of the Kamali barbarians, so ill-advised, so abominably led, so resoundingly defeated. But we will speak no more of them.

We will speak, instead, of what may be spoken of the Tsaesci. Much may not be shared outside the true bloodlines, but this was never true of our artisanship, of the Serpentine Ways of Making. These my ancestors freely shared with the People of Reman, and though over time the old styles have become diluted and debased, still pristine examples of the Serpentine Ways can be seen in the Tonenaka at Rimmen, where I am honored to labor as Chronicler.

See our traditional armor, painstakingly crafted of many small rigid plates laced or wired together to form a flexible blade-proof fabric. Note how the most vulnerable areas are protected by several overlapping layers, all hinged to move as the body moves.

Notice our masked helms, each a fierce scowling visage crowned with horns or flaring crests to create an imposing and intimidating silhouette, as of an unstoppable demon warrior.

Admire our katanas in three lengths, dagger, sword, and two-handed sword, narrow blades with a slight curve away from their single edge, superbly designed for quick cutting, though with a point for when a thrust is needed.

Wonder at the beauty of our shields, which, though we rarely use them in combat, are still made and decorated to the most exacting standards passed down from one generation of artisans to the next.

And fear our snake-headed bows, striped red-and-tan to represent the duality of life-and-death and how close to each other the two always are and must be. Even the fletching of our arrows is meticulous.

Would you follow the Serpentine Ways of Making? Then here, armorer, are your models.

It's their actual armor.

I'm inclined to believe the Tsaesci are actually a Serpent people as the legends portray them, (cause they'd be amazingly alien that way, similar to Lamia), but that lore makes it sound like they're just moar Hoomans with an obsession with snakes, which is boring. It made me believe that armor such as the Akaviri Style were just Tamrielic interpretations of what the original Tsaesci expedition force wore, designed after the Tsaesci, built for Man. That's why I used the word Interpretation since it'd be a style for a completely different Race.

JarlUlfric

ArchMikem wrote: »

JarlUlfric wrote: »

ArchMikem wrote: »

I'd rather see an actual Tsaesci than a Tamriel designed interpretation of Tsaesci armor.

It's not "tamriel designed interpretation."

Here is the full text of the motif.

By Kiasa-Veda, the Chronicler of Blades, Dir-Tonenaka

What does ""Akaviri"" mean? For many generations after the coming of my ancestors to Tamriel in the late First Era, Akaviri meant the people and heritage of the Tsaesci, the most refined and sophisticated civilization on the remote eastern continent of Akavir. As every schoolchild knows, at the beginning of the twenty-eighth century of the First Era, the Tsaesci sent a large and well-armed Fortified Embassage to Tamriel for reasons of mythic import that are not for discussion in a venue such as this. This Tsaesci force met General Reman of Cyrodiil first as an antagonist, and then as an ally. Thereafter General Reman became Emperor Reman I, and the Second Empire was born.

My ancestors were among that Tsaesci force, and indeed, many Imperials could now claim some measure of Akaviri descent, and might well do so—were the name ""Akaviri"" not tarnished by the recent invasion of the Kamali barbarians, so ill-advised, so abominably led, so resoundingly defeated. But we will speak no more of them.

We will speak, instead, of what may be spoken of the Tsaesci. Much may not be shared outside the true bloodlines, but this was never true of our artisanship, of the Serpentine Ways of Making. These my ancestors freely shared with the People of Reman, and though over time the old styles have become diluted and debased, still pristine examples of the Serpentine Ways can be seen in the Tonenaka at Rimmen, where I am honored to labor as Chronicler.

See our traditional armor, painstakingly crafted of many small rigid plates laced or wired together to form a flexible blade-proof fabric. Note how the most vulnerable areas are protected by several overlapping layers, all hinged to move as the body moves.

Notice our masked helms, each a fierce scowling visage crowned with horns or flaring crests to create an imposing and intimidating silhouette, as of an unstoppable demon warrior.

Admire our katanas in three lengths, dagger, sword, and two-handed sword, narrow blades with a slight curve away from their single edge, superbly designed for quick cutting, though with a point for when a thrust is needed.

Wonder at the beauty of our shields, which, though we rarely use them in combat, are still made and decorated to the most exacting standards passed down from one generation of artisans to the next.

And fear our snake-headed bows, striped red-and-tan to represent the duality of life-and-death and how close to each other the two always are and must be. Even the fletching of our arrows is meticulous.

Would you follow the Serpentine Ways of Making? Then here, armorer, are your models.

It's their actual armor.

I'm inclined to believe the Tsaesci are actually a Serpent people as the legends portray them, (cause they'd be amazingly alien that way, similar to Lamia), but that lore makes it sound like they're just moar Hoomans with an obsession with snakes, which is boring. It made me believe that armor such as the Akaviri Style were just Tamrielic interpretations of what the original Tsaesci expedition force wore, designed after the Tsaesci, built for Man. That's why I used the word Interpretation since it'd be a style for a completely different Race.

You do know you see ghosts of them in TES IV: Oblivion right? And they're humanoid in appearance. The concept of them being literal snake people is just Imperial Propaganda meant to make you hate them.

Teridaxus

Well this a bit different than the first two motifs.

Akavarii are a huge part of the lore even if we didn't saw any of their inhabitants and their home. This is a huge middle finger to us crafters and this time it also includes people who enjoy the lore of ES.



Also seriously the weeb personal attacks or the excuse that they couldn't keep their game running despite loot boxes and tons of other popular cosmetics? Like come on, this is not even defending the game and it's dev against baseless attacks at this point people.
You are customers like me, not unpaid PR managers.

Faulgor

Feared as much. Was actually hoping for Tsaesci-related content.

Worst thing is, with the new outfit system, I might actually consider getting it.

aliyavana wrote: »

Anyone have pictures from the morrowind beta to show off the motif in the thumbnail?

bottleofsyrup

This was already known from a past datamine.

Contraptions

Was hoping it would be earnable in game. Oh well.

Morgul667

I want a chinese hat ：/

BlazingDynamo

Probably crown crate exclusive. I have a feeling every season will have a crown crate skin from now on (zombie skin next) and wouldn't put it past them to start including exclusive motifs lol

Seperatist

Probably exclusive, but hope it's will be droppable in-game still, or at least purchasable for writ vouchers like Ebony one.

Iluvrien

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

God forbid that a company try to make money to fund development and pay their employees by putting something that gives no combat effect into a cash shop for real world money. Grow up.

They are making money. They are releasing a DLC that will either require a sub or a purchase to make use of. Both of which generate money.

False dilemma.

This isn't about ZOS not making any cash, this is about them monetizing a crafting item. There is a continuum that stretches between the points defined by ZOS in penury and ZOS attaching a crown value to every last playing experience.


There's another demographic, apart from you, that tends to see things in such absolute terms. Maybe you should take your own condescending advice.

Ch4mpTW

Morgul667 wrote: »

I want a chinese hat ：/

Lol! You mean a straw hat? Basically the hat that Raiden wears in the Mortal Kombat series? Like this:

Girl_Number8

bellatrixed wrote: »

grannas211 wrote: »

"Greed". Grow up. Get a job.

And don't call yourself a weeaboo and expect to be taken seriously while you're at it.

weeaboos, lol

Girl_Number8

Ch4mpTW wrote: »

Morgul667 wrote: »

I want a chinese hat ：/

Lol! You mean a straw hat? Basically the hat that Raiden wears in the Mortal Kombat series? Like this:

His head looks smooshed was he nerfed. Even the other two are laughing.

Whiphid

Call me a sucker, but at this point a straight on crown purchase motif is favorable over more suuuuuper grindy unobtainable motifs like Buoyant Armiger (or crates). Theres enough motif grinds in the game already, and I look forward to adding this awesomeness to the collection soon with the outfit system.

With the new system who cares for mimic stone motifs, just craft it in Breton and make an outfit. No style mat needed.

Iluvrien

Whiphid wrote: »

Call me a sucker, but at this point a straight on crown purchase motif is favorable over more suuuuuper grindy unobtainable motifs like Buoyant Armiger (or crates). Theres enough motif grinds in the game already, and I look forward to adding this awesomeness to the collection soon with the outfit system.

With the new system who cares for mimic stone motifs, just craft it in Breton and make an outfit. No style mat needed.

ZOS changed the motifs to the "suuuuuper grindy unobtainable motifs" to make people buy them in the crown-store instead. Compare the motifs (since glass) with the ones before. It's a contrived mechanic to push people into the crown store.

...and it seems to be working.

Faulgor

Whiphid wrote: »

Call me a sucker, but at this point a straight on crown purchase motif is favorable over more suuuuuper grindy unobtainable motifs like Buoyant Armiger (or crates). Theres enough motif grinds in the game already, and I look forward to adding this awesomeness to the collection soon with the outfit system.

With the new system who cares for mimic stone motifs, just craft it in Breton and make an outfit. No style mat needed.

Buoyant Armiger is the only reason I still go to Vvardenfell. I'd rather have a continuously useful zone than a 3-day Crownstore item.

Elsonso

Faulgor wrote: »

Whiphid wrote: »

Call me a sucker, but at this point a straight on crown purchase motif is favorable over more suuuuuper grindy unobtainable motifs like Buoyant Armiger (or crates). Theres enough motif grinds in the game already, and I look forward to adding this awesomeness to the collection soon with the outfit system.

With the new system who cares for mimic stone motifs, just craft it in Breton and make an outfit. No style mat needed.

Buoyant Armiger is the only reason I still go to Vvardenfell. I'd rather have a continuously useful zone than a 3-day Crownstore item.

Agreed. I play ESO, and pay for ESO Plus, because of rewards, achievements, and accomplishments earned in the game through actually playing the game. I am not hanging around to see what the next Limited Time Offer will be, or what they slap into Crown Crates to get people to buy them. I never buy the latter, and rarely buy the former.