Why is there no under 50th level imperial city?

Bucky Balls

Since the split from cyrodiil, a <50th level imperial city has been conspicuous in its absence. Now, especially with the event, <50th level rarely stand a chance against any cp160+ player regardless of cp/no cp on account of the very huge gear, skill line availabilty/rank and passive differences.

An under 50th level imperial city would somewhat level the playing field regarding gear, available/usable skills and passives and I'd very much like to see one in place permanently. No idea why it wasn't implemented when cyrodiil was separated.

BlueRaven

It’s a fair question. I suppose they had one when cyrodiil and ic were linked.
Maybe there was too few under level 50 players going in there when it existed?

SydneyGrey

Probably because there'd only be around three people in it.

idk

SydneyGrey wrote: »

Probably because there'd only be around three people in it.

And probably empty most of the time.

There was an under-50 IC back when IC was part of a Cyrodiil campaign. I never saw anyone in there.

deleted221106-002999

Imperial City (ic) has always been a desert player-wise, outwith recent events and even then players aren't going for pvp but to avoid it.

I'm pretty sure it was empty(ish) in sub 50 cyro simply because newer players had no idea it existed nor how to get there.

Pre-separtion of ic and cyro, you needed to have bought the dlc (free now) then you'd have to stumble on the pipe entrances unless someone told you or showed you exactly how to get there.

Even now, though, non-cyro zone chat has a fair few 'how do I get to imperial city' questions.

Seems to me the current midyear mayhem event would've been a great time to re-introduce a separate sub 50 imperial city. Having 10th level guys running around in underwear versus fully equipped, maximum skill lines c810 opponents is....silly. If I was starting out now and trying imperial city pvp that alone would be enough to say that pvp was hugely one-sided and something to avoid pretty much permanently.

Not having a sub 50 ic from the separation of ic and cyro was a missed opportunity, I think.

Fur_like_snow

I’d go there for skyshards on new characters but they removed the server years ago.

Turelus

SydneyGrey wrote: »

Probably because there'd only be around three people in it.

Sounds perfect.

Gythral

because there are 'effectively' no players below 50 CP160 (OneTamriel)
maybe

VaranisArano

I brought this up when MYM was on the PTS. https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/524204/midyear-mayhem-v6-0-1-problems

ZOS has apparently decided it's not necessary.

TequilaFire

I may be getting old but I remember the mobs still being CP160 in IC in the old under level 50 campaign.
Why it was always empty.