Jester's Festival: Samuel Gourone

NotaDaedraWorshipper

I'm happy for some Sanguine content, truly, but at the same time this was too much on the nose and similar to Skyrim's quest in my opinion. Even the breton with anagram-ish name. I'm sure the anagram names is something the Lord would do for fun but it could've been something besides a breton, and have it more vague and subtle of who he was. Although it was fun and nice having someone point out that the Jester's Festival is quite lacking and not very exciting for something with that name and fame.

The minstrels performance is very short too. Barely have time to even take a screenshot of it. What did others here think? Was the daily nice?

Drammanoth

Yeah, Sam Guevene in Skyrim - and yes, it is Sanguine

Ranthuk

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

I'm happy for some Sanguine content, truly, but at the same time this was too much on the nose and similar to Skyrim's quest in my opinion. Even the breton with anagram-ish name. I'm sure the anagram names is something the Lord would do for fun but it could've been something besides a breton, and have it more vague and subtle of who he was. Although it was fun and nice having someone point out that the Jester's Festival is quite lacking and not very exciting for something with that name and fame.

The minstrels performance is very short too. Barely have time to even take a screenshot of it. What did others here think? Was the daily nice?

Yea I think this is the first time we've seen Sanguine come around in here though him throwing shade on Sheogorath's lack on competent partying makes complete and total sense.

Interesting he's a Breton, makes me wonder if we're going to be seeing alot more of him in high isle

opaj

Aside from the name, I don't think Samuel Gourone had that much in common with his appearance as Sam Guevene from Skyrim. And while the pay-off to the quest was underwhelming (intentionally so, I'd imagine), the dialogue you get after completing the quest was pretty darn interesting in my book.

spartaxoxo

I enjoyed it

spartaxoxo

BTW did anyone else read his name as Samuel Goo - Roni, as in Rice-a-Roni, Jabroni, or Brony?

RisenEclipse

I think it was a nice little nod skyrim... I mean I think they should have done more of a nod to TES IV Oblivion and terrorizing npcs with a certain spell... but the quest is easy, the daedra can change each time you do it, and it's just a funny little quest.

WhiteCoatSyndrome

I didn’t mind it being similar to Skyrim (though I’m happy they didn’t do a reveal at the end and left it vague - not as hand-holding that way). He’s not like Mora or Sheogorath who have had entire expansions the devs could use for references to point with and say, ‘look, this is him!’ Maybe in the future we’ll get some Sanguine content and they can expand on him more, but we don’t have any now.

RisenEclipse wrote: »

I think it was a nice little nod skyrim... I mean I think they should have done more of a nod to TES IV Oblivion and terrorizing npcs with a certain spell...

Drat. Now I want a feast-themed dungeon where the mobs get a power up when stripped to their undies. Maybe a boss that spills wine that gives you a debuff, or powers up the mobs even further…

RisenEclipse wrote: »

but the quest is easy, the daedra can change each time you do it, and it's just a funny little quest.

They can? I keep getting the same ones. (Admittedly only gotten through it twice due to server issues.)

Celephantsylvius_Bornasfinmo

Funny, but rather short yes.

I'd still love to see more accent work done on Bretons though.

whitecrow

I liked his meta-commentary about festivals getting stale after a while and needing something new.

Danikat

The only part which disappointed me is how short the performance is, I barely had time to realise it was starting, get in front of the stage and zoom the camera in a bit and then it was over.

Other than that I think it's fine, and it's nice to have some new festival content.

drunkendx

too long quest for such underwhelming ending.
both from "concert" part view and from loot you get for it.
even princess escort is more fun than this one and it's my least favorite event quest

Thee_Cheshire_Cat

it built up kinda alright, but the fact that it just ended without much of anything was very... very disappointing. You basically just get done talking to him, throwing the lever or whatever and it's over before you have time to adjust your view or enjoy what's happening.

WhiteCoatSyndrome

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

RisenEclipse wrote: »

but the quest is easy, the daedra can change each time you do it, and it's just a funny little quest.

They can? I keep getting the same ones. (Admittedly only gotten through it twice due to server issues.)

Okay I ran this a few more times and figured it out: what Daedra you get is determined by which summoning circle you use the wine on. The Orgrim circle I kept missing because it’s nearer the entrance out of sight of where I usually ended up by the time I found the bottle.

spartaxoxo

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

RisenEclipse wrote: »

but the quest is easy, the daedra can change each time you do it, and it's just a funny little quest.

They can? I keep getting the same ones. (Admittedly only gotten through it twice due to server issues.)

Okay I ran this a few more times and figured it out: what Daedra you get is determined by which summoning circle you use the wine on. The Orgrim circle I kept missing because it’s nearer the entrance out of sight of where I usually ended up by the time I found the bottle.

Wait....there are multiple summoning circles?

Ilsabet

I actually thought he was fairly tame for who he's (presumably) supposed to be. It made me kind of wonder how ZOS would handle the debauchery if we ever got some proper Sanguine content. We know they don't shy away from the darker side of certain Daedric Princes, but you could go a lot farther with your party boy than just wanting to liven up a boring festival with a new band.

With that said, I did enjoy his commentary, and the band was fun for the few seconds we got to see them. I haven't done it more than once because I'm too lazy for all that running around, but it was a nice addition to the event.

Technica

I liked it.

I'm always thrilled to have something different to do when these events roll around, as they do get incredibly boring doing the same quests a gajillion times over and over.
The events are fun when they're fresh and knew, but every time after that they just become:
run to NPC > button mash dialogue > run/tp to quest location > speedrun > run/tp to NPC > button mash dialogue

This gets irritating so fast. Especially when you are kind of "forced" into doing them becasue you need the tickets for a thing, or there's a new outfit style you need for your collection.

I've always had an issue with the events in this regard. The other thing for me is that most of the time the event feels like it's only happening in 1 small location with a tiny group of people. I've always wished towns would be decorated, firework shows should go off, and seasonally dressed NPCs will just be around on the roads and in taverns/etc. Just to bring some life to it and make it really feel like something is being celebrated in the world, outside of the tiny event tent.

Anyway, regarding this years Jesters:
Speaking to Samuel was interesting. I didn't get much out of going and collecting all the band members though. It's just taking me back through dungeons I've already been in, trying to kill things ASAP to get to the arrow on my map.
I did giggle a little bit when the band played and the daedroth tried to crowd surf. But that sequence was very short. I kind of expected the band to just play continuously, almost forever. At least until I deloaded the area? But no.. 2 seconds and POOF. Bit underwhelming. I also expected a decently enjoyable tune but it was a mess. I get why, and it's in the spirit of things but, eh, I just wish they actually played a proper song I could watch for a bit.

Gargath

Jester's Festival - another wall of text, endless clicking and reading... Lead on another princess Piggy from point A to point B, to get glory, reward and experience. Ah, and few tickets.
Then move to another city and repeat to get another tickets.
Dull, I expected more.

WhiteCoatSyndrome

spartaxoxo wrote: »

Wait....there are multiple summoning circles?

Yes; it’s most obvious in the Pact delve because the Scamp/Winged Twilight circles are in the same room, but the AD delve has one for the Harvester deeper in and one for the Ogrim near the entrance. Daedroth only has the one circle so far as I can tell.

Technica wrote: »

Anyway, regarding this years Jesters:
Speaking to Samuel was interesting. I didn't get much out of going and collecting all the band members though. It's just taking me back through dungeons I've already been in, trying to kill things ASAP to get to the arrow on my map.
I did giggle a little bit when the band played and the daedroth tried to crowd surf. But that sequence was very short. I kind of expected the band to just play continuously, almost forever. At least until I deloaded the area? But no.. 2 seconds and POOF. Bit underwhelming. I also expected a decently enjoyable tune but it was a mess. I get why, and it's in the spirit of things but, eh, I just wish they actually played a proper song I could watch for a bit.

Sadly I have to agree with this. I’d have liked to see them stick around until the next day (at which point we can do the quest again) but their music sounds like they’re all playing different songs. Like when multiple players try to play together and the server just plays whatever.

SeaGtGruff

Ilsabet wrote: »

I actually thought he was fairly tame for who he's (presumably) supposed to be. It made me kind of wonder how ZOS would handle the debauchery if we ever got some proper Sanguine content. We know they don't shy away from the darker side of certain Daedric Princes, but you could go a lot farther with your party boy than just wanting to liven up a boring festival with a new band.

With that said, I did enjoy his commentary, and the band was fun for the few seconds we got to see them. I haven't done it more than once because I'm too lazy for all that running around, but it was a nice addition to the event.

Ah, but we don't know whether watching and listening to the performance has any lasting effects on the audience. For all we know, they might become more inclined-- nay, compelled-- to drink more and listen to loud "raucus" music. Some of them may even be inspired to form their own "raucus" bands.

LannStone

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

their music sounds like they’re all playing different songs.

Ha, good observation - nice touch by ZOS for creatures who probably have never practiced together and were called up on the spot. And then that belly flop finale

WhiteCoatSyndrome

SeaGtGruff wrote: »

Ah, but we don't know whether watching and listening to the performance has any lasting effects on the audience. For all we know, they might become more inclined-- nay, compelled-- to drink more and listen to loud "raucus" music. Some of them may even be inspired to form their own "raucus" bands.

So, party raucus in the house tonight?

He did mention they wouldn't stop applauding and that he should 'do something about that' implying some sort of magic is going on.

RisenEclipse

So after doing it a few times, I have discovered that yes there are different daedra that can be summoned, but they come from different summoning glyphs. So far I've found two different glyphs that summom two different daedra in all but the DC zone ones.

spartaxoxo

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

So, party raucus in the house tonight? .

Party Raucus in the house tonight
Everybody forced to have a good time
Sanguine gonna make you lose yo mind (woo)
Everybody better have a good time (Clap!)
Party Raucus in the house tonight (NO)
Everybody better have a good time (can't stop clapping baby)
Sam gonna make you lose yo mind
He just want to see you...

Break that!

WhiteCoatSyndrome

spartaxoxo wrote: »

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

So, party raucus in the house tonight? .

Party Raucus in the house tonight
Everybody forced to have a good time
Sanguine gonna make you lose yo mind (woo)
Everybody better have a good time (Clap!)
Party Raucus in the house tonight (NO)
Everybody better have a good time (can't stop clapping baby)
Sam gonna make you lose yo mind
He just want to see you...

Break that!

Every day I’m sufferin’
Sufferin’ sufferin’

Blinx

too much running around, for too little pay off, if you blink, you miss the miniscule performance of the daedra

zaria

Blinx wrote: »

too much running around, for too little pay off, if you blink, you miss the miniscule performance of the daedra

Yes they should played for a bit longer, will redo it at the end of event it was to many around but it was an fun show.
Is an fan of the more fun quests.

NotaDaedraWorshipper

RisenEclipse wrote: »

I think it was a nice little nod skyrim... I mean I think they should have done more of a nod to TES IV Oblivion and terrorizing npcs with a certain spell... but the quest is easy, the daedra can change each time you do it, and it's just a funny little quest.

Ilsabet wrote: »

I actually thought he was fairly tame for who he's (presumably) supposed to be. It made me kind of wonder how ZOS would handle the debauchery if we ever got some proper Sanguine content. We know they don't shy away from the darker side of certain Daedric Princes, but you could go a lot farther with your party boy than just wanting to liven up a boring festival with a new band.

This really. I just thought it was tame and boring that when they finally add something it's this daily about booze. A daily that is very tiresome with the typical run to A, B and C for barely any fun reward.

Would be nice if they made the princes a bit more subtle too and using more followers..who preferably are also a bit more subtle. It's nice getting something to a prince who barely has any content but this was a bit disappointing. Death Dealer's Fete is in a way more interesting when you read its notes.

SpiritKitten

I didn't get to see the performance the first time I did the new quest because someone's twilight matriarch was in the way. I just got frustrated and rode off, forgot to even turn in the end of the quest until the next day.

Danikat

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

SeaGtGruff wrote: »

Ah, but we don't know whether watching and listening to the performance has any lasting effects on the audience. For all we know, they might become more inclined-- nay, compelled-- to drink more and listen to loud "raucus" music. Some of them may even be inspired to form their own "raucus" bands.

So, party raucus in the house tonight?

He did mention they wouldn't stop applauding and that he should 'do something about that' implying some sort of magic is going on.

He also mentioned the daedra would obey instructions because they know what happens when they don't, which suggests he's controlling them as well, with more than just the runes and the drinks (presumably they're some of his daedra).

But apparently many mortals who attend his parties in Oblivion never leave (even if they aren't killed) so I assume a party arranged by him in Nirn could have a similar effect.

NotaDaedraWorshipper

Danikat wrote: »

WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »

SeaGtGruff wrote: »

Ah, but we don't know whether watching and listening to the performance has any lasting effects on the audience. For all we know, they might become more inclined-- nay, compelled-- to drink more and listen to loud "raucus" music. Some of them may even be inspired to form their own "raucus" bands.

So, party raucus in the house tonight?

He did mention they wouldn't stop applauding and that he should 'do something about that' implying some sort of magic is going on.

He also mentioned the daedra would obey instructions because they know what happens when they don't, which suggests he's controlling them as well, with more than just the runes and the drinks (presumably they're some of his daedra).

But apparently many mortals who attend his parties in Oblivion never leave (even if they aren't killed) so I assume a party arranged by him in Nirn could have a similar effect.

Sanguine's Demesne public dungeon has that schtick. Few leave.