Official Discussion Thread for "Creative Director’s Letter: That’s a Wrap on 2018!"

ZOS_GinaBruno

This is the official discussion thread for the blog article Creative Director’s Letter: That’s a Wrap on 2018. Read on for a special blog from ESO's Creative Director, Rich Lambert.

Turelus

Dragon Bones feels older, that was really this year? Excited to see what's being planned for next year.

Still dreaming one day I'll have that necromancer class.

Faulgor

Aw, I was hoping for a bit more information on the next DLC like last year when you announced Dragon Bones.

Alas, really looking forward to ESO's 5th year.

MarrazzMist

Thank you, and Happy festivals for all!

SantieClaws

The year in review:

Khajiit built a very fine temple. Subsequently there have been a few parties there by the pool.

Then this one obtained travel documents to Snooty Elf Island. It did not disappoint! So many elves and all with their noses pointed skywards. Some bad things happened and Khajiit saved the world again with a wave of the whiskers and maybe some stabbing of giant slugs.

Then after the Summerfall event Khajiit was able to open Claws Great Mall and Doing Things Place and get a paw in the retail sector to go with the education sector, the tavern sector and the religion sector.

Then there was some more drinking and a few more parties. Apprentice Jennet made very good progress during the festival of the witches and also wore a nice hat.

Khajiit was then invited to attend the opening of several wardrobes in Swampy Lizard Land. Subsequently many more wardrobes were also opened. Also Spiny Tim ran away and went a bit native. Still trying to track him down …

Some improvements were made to the Fishmas grotto and this one welcomed a small family of snow khajiit into her life.

Then already it was Fishmas again - so soon!

Onwards to 2019 and perhaps some more parties. A nap first perhaps?

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Left4Daud

Thanks for all your hard work. From the forum mods, to the ESO support, to the devs and everyone else involved with creating and maintaining this lovely world. Though I’ve voiced a number of criticisms here on the forums, it’s only because I’m passionate about your product. At the end of the day you’ve given me many hours of joy and entertainment so thank you again and I can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2019!

Revokus

Turelus wrote: »

Dragon Bones feels older, that was really this year? Excited to see what's being planned for next year.

Still dreaming one day I'll have that necromancer class.

We keep on dreaming. Hopefully 2019 is the year the necromancer class will be unleashed upon this world

DirkRavenclaw

Yes, i also gave my fair share of Criticism but that is also only because Im living more in Tamriel the in the Real World. I have Anxiety Issues and dont really leave my Home, Im on permanent Sicknote, ESO gives me the chance to communicate and to be under People, be it Humans, Khajiits, Argonians, whatever. To use, when i feel like it Discord/Teamspeak and talk to people Im tottaly hyped about next Year, hoping personally of Elsweyre. Happy Holidays

Loves_guars

Good year, and can't wait for next year news. Hopefully new weapons?

sharquez

All hail Lich Rambert. And thanks to everyone at ZOS who keep on making this game great!

Elsonso

A much appreciated note. Thanks!

I had to laugh at this: "we can’t wait to see how you all put all the pieces together starting early next year. "

Like a Khajiit with a ball of yarn, and we are the yarn! I accept the challenge!

Rain_Greyraven

I think I have been more critical of ESO this year than ever before, but there is a reason for that. I just don't think that any other MMO holds as much promise.

I hope that 2019, is focused more on entertainment and escapism than morality plays,(For more on that you can read further thoughts here I also truly hope that the client and networking issues receive more of a priority than it did in 2018.

2019 is going to be a make or break year for many players, and I am excited to see this game live up to it's potential after half a decade, but I remain cautiously "Skeptimistic."

Delsanab14_ESO

This one will be watching to see if fluffy words are matched by actions and treatment of world, yes? Khajiit is not so sure. He is been having his tail pulled one too many times.

Obsidian3

5 Years!!!! So what are you getting us for our anniversary?!

Maryal

So, does this mean we will finally get dragons?!

RaddlemanNumber7

Obsidian3 wrote: »

5 Years!!!! So what are you getting us for our anniversary?!

Google says that wood is the traditional gift for the 5th anniversary

Elsonso

Maryal wrote: »

So, does this mean we will finally get dragons?!

Doubtful. Not in season right now. But, I feel sorry for you, so have a hug from a dragon...

Lumsdenml

Maryal wrote: »

So, does this mean we will finally get dragons?!

Oh, please no. Please no dragons....

Lumsdenml

lordrichter wrote: »

A much appreciated note. Thanks!

I had to laugh at this: "we can’t wait to see how you all put all the pieces together starting early next year. "

Like a Khajiit with a ball of yarn, and we are the yarn! I accept the challenge!

Yeah, what does that mean? Are there clues already out there pointing to the next chapter?

Elsonso

Lumsdenml wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

A much appreciated note. Thanks!

I had to laugh at this: "we can’t wait to see how you all put all the pieces together starting early next year. "

Like a Khajiit with a ball of yarn, and we are the yarn! I accept the challenge!

Yeah, what does that mean? Are there clues already out there pointing to the next chapter?

I think that what it means is that they are going to start dropping clues early next year.

Lumsdenml

lordrichter wrote: »

Lumsdenml wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

A much appreciated note. Thanks!

I had to laugh at this: "we can’t wait to see how you all put all the pieces together starting early next year. "

Like a Khajiit with a ball of yarn, and we are the yarn! I accept the challenge!

Yeah, what does that mean? Are there clues already out there pointing to the next chapter?

I think that what it means is that they are going to start dropping clues early next year.

Yeah... there has also been speculation that the next chapter will open up the rest of skyrim based on some datamining... I guess we will see..

Moloch1514

Great to read about all they did this year to improve the user experience, especially on Consoles. The paragraph about the Cyrodiil improvements was certainly Insightful. Here is a pat on the back for all that hard work in 2018 (oh you already did that for yourself lol).

Elsonso

Lumsdenml wrote: »

Yeah... there has also been speculation that the next chapter will open up the rest of skyrim based on some datamining... I guess we will see..

That would constitute "a huge year for The Elder Scrolls Online", without a doubt. I don't expect it in 2019, even though they did mention "Windhelm" in an obscure bit of text in Murkmire. It will be a massive undertaking. If they do it proper, which I desperately hope they do, it will be a much larger project than either Vvardenfell or Summerset. They would almost have to start it earlier than a year before it was due to roll out, in that case.

Moloch1514 wrote: »

Great to read about all they did this year to improve the user experience, especially on Consoles. The paragraph about the Cyrodiil improvements was certainly Insightful. Here is a pat on the back for all that hard work in 2018 (oh you already did that for yourself lol).

The discussion of performance is something more suited to a statement from Firor, the studio director, rather than Lambert, the creative director. Sounds like there will be no update on that this year from him.

Tandor

It was certainly more of a "Wrap on 2018" than a "Look ahead to 2019" letter, and as such was pretty pointless I thought.

Elsonso

Tandor wrote: »

It was certainly more of a "Wrap on 2018" than a "Look ahead to 2019" letter, and as such was pretty pointless I thought.

Maybe Firor will do a "Look Ahead", but if he does, I bet he does not do it until early next year.

Moloch1514

lordrichter wrote: »

The discussion of performance is something more suited to a statement from Firor, the studio director, rather than Lambert, the creative director. Sounds like there will be no update on that this year from him.

Good point! Unfortunately my perception is that Mr. Firor has all but vanished from ESO this past year or 2.

LukosCreyden

Turelus wrote: »

Dragon Bones feels older, that was really this year? Excited to see what's being planned for next year.

Still dreaming one day I'll have that necromancer class.

Based off of no knowledge at all, I can indeed confirm that Necromancy is indeed coming. Just check my sig, @Turelus

Elsonso

Moloch1514 wrote: »

lordrichter wrote: »

The discussion of performance is something more suited to a statement from Firor, the studio director, rather than Lambert, the creative director. Sounds like there will be no update on that this year from him.

Good point! Unfortunately my perception is that Mr. Firor has all but vanished from ESO this past year or 2.

Well, to be honest, he has a whole new game that he needs to get started. Hire leadership people. Build staff. Secure funding. All that fun stuff.

CaffeinatedMayhem

New Years Day update confirmed.

TonyRockaroni

Based on the images used to represent 2018 in ESO, one could mistake this to mean 2018 was ESO's year of all things scaly and furry.

...or bony, in that dragon skeleton's case. XP

ezio45

Very nice post @ZOS_RichLambert , eager to see what 2019 has for eso. Just please keep the nerfs to a minimum next year so a can be excited about those things.



happy holidays zos employees *raises glass* cheers