Veteran Maelstrom Perfect Run!

Tornaad · January 2023

It took five years of trying different builds off and on but I finally got a perfect run on Veteran Maelstrom Arena!

katanagirl1 · January 2023

Congrats! That’s dedication.

Tornaad · January 2023

katanagirl1 wrote: »

Congrats! That’s dedication.

Thank you.

katanagirl1 · January 2023

Zuboko wrote: »

katanagirl1 wrote: »

Congrats! That’s dedication.

Thank you.

You’re welcome. I’ve run it on normal a number of times but not good enough to try it on vet yet.

Tornaad · January 2023

katanagirl1 wrote: »

Zuboko wrote: »

katanagirl1 wrote: »

Congrats! That’s dedication.

Thank you.

You’re welcome. I’ve run it on normal a number of times but not good enough to try it on vet yet.

The big key for me, is I got a build I enjoy (a heavy attack Sorcerer build) and then stopped being afraid of the harder content.

Araneae6537 · January 2023

Congratulations!

Tornaad · January 2023

Araneae6537 wrote: »

Congratulations!

Thank you.

colossalvoids · January 2023

Congrats, first one is always special and would make future ones a breeze in no time!

N3CR01 · January 2023

Congrats!
I've been playing this game on and off since 2016 and haven't even tried MA on normal yet.

Tornaad · January 2023

colossalvoids wrote: »

Congrats, first one is always special and would make future ones a breeze in no time!

I've been on the edge of getting it for a week now. I recently decided that I want to finish collecting all the gear. I have 56 weapons left to complete. I fully expect my run tonight will be a perfect run as well.

Tornaad · January 2023

N3CR01 wrote: »

Congrats!
I've been playing this game on and off since 2016 and haven't even tried MA on normal yet.

For me once I knew what the mechanics are, VMA on normal, even when I first started trying it, was easy, except the Igneous Cistern I hate those stupid exploding mushrooms. I found the guide that @Alcast built to be the most helpful to figuring out the mechanics.

The Igneous Cistern was the level that I had the most problems with, the strategy I found that finally got me through it without a death was to have my ult ready to go at the beginning of the fight, and then hold it until just after the handlers show up. At the start of the fight, (saving the ultimate) pour as much as you can before the handlers show up, then when they show up, just quickly kill one of them. The boss will rage and I drop my Ultimate on the boss while standing in the dome of protection offered by the other handler, and continue attacking the boss. When I do it that way, the boss generally has less than 30% health by the time he is done raging, and that 30% goes really quick.

... wow I have ran that thing a lot.

davidtk · January 2023

Congratulations!

My nemesis is still Arena 7 –"Vault of Umbrage" lol...
Dat POISONS! XD
Just only because I get so confident and then? "You died" XD XD
I will lose my judgment and stop watching myself...
And then? Rest of arenas? Absolutely no problem...

Tornaad · January 2023

davidtk wrote: »

Congratulations!

My nemesis is still Arena 7 –"Vault of Umbrage" lol...
Dat POISONS! XD
Just only because I get so confident and then? "You died" XD XD
I will lose my judgment and stop watching myself...
And then? Rest of arenas? Absolutely no problem...

I'm in the same boat. I could make the rest of the arena (unless I got stupid) without issue, and then when I get to that arena, I would find some way to blow up.

blktauna · January 2023

Congratulations!

Malthorne · January 2023

Well done! vMA might be my favorite piece of content in the whole game. Cheers to many more great runs!

Dojohoda · January 2023

Congratulations!

Tornaad · January 2023

blktauna wrote: »

Congratulations!

Thank you!

Dojohoda wrote: »

Congratulations!

Thank you!

Tornaad · January 2023

Malthorne wrote: »

Well done! vMA might be my favorite piece of content in the whole game. Cheers to many more great runs!

Thank you. At a minimum, I will likely do about 28 more runs to get the rest of the gear.

Jeejee · January 2023

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

Lumenn · January 2023

Good for you! Any build you use is valid. Over the years there have been many different ones that helped people, whether it's shields, great healing, reflect, pets, and even other HA builds, and all were valid( there are always some who will discount you unless you're running it starkers with no resources.) it's the knowledge and confidence you get that lets you step into even more areas that count. Good luck filling your sticker book!

davidtk · January 2023

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

It is legit. Whatever build anyone take.

Lumenn wrote: »

Good for you! Any build you use is valid. Over the years there have been many different ones that helped people, whether it's shields, great healing, reflect, pets, and even other HA builds, and all were valid( there are always some who will discount you unless you're running it starkers with no resources.) it's the knowledge and confidence you get that lets you step into even more areas that count. Good luck filling your sticker book!

100% agree.

Hyperdeathstalker · January 2023

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

I was about to say did u use a heavy attack build because that makes it invalid

Hyperdeathstalker · January 2023

Congrats btw ignore the haters its an achievement and one of the hardest solo things to do

Cazador · January 2023

Nicely done! That achievement made me pull my hair a good number of times, especially in the vaults of umbrage.

AnduinTryggva · January 2023

Congratulations. That surely must feel like a huge achievement!

I wonder how many unlocked this one...

AnduinTryggva · January 2023

BTW I think ESO should add this information to each achievement, how many have unlocked it that is.

spartaxoxo · January 2023

Flawless conquerer is way more about mechs than damage totals. You got tank builds that have it. It was designed at time when high damage was like 30k. Back then, there were even sets that prevented you outright from dying. So if you messed up you literally had a get out of jail free card. They got rid of them specifically because tons of people used it for specifically no death runs and then didn't use them for literally anything else because they hit like noodles.

Any 2 bar build that does it now also has way more damage than when people first got it. It means nothing.

Despite all this information, flawless conquerer has long been viewed as the ultimate in solo achievements, even with VVH.

And do you know why? Because there's no such thing as a build that invalidates it. NONE of the builds allow someone who doesn't know how to do the mechanics correctly to get that achievement. Never has been and probably never will be the case.

Wear your new title with pride and confidence. You earned it.

Tornaad · January 2023

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

Hyperdeathstalker wrote: »

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

I was about to say did u use a heavy attack build because that makes it invalid

Thank you both. You inspired the next title I am going to pursue. You also inspired a poem. So, to properly thank you both, I will share with you the poem I wrote. And in case, it is not clear, the next title I am going for is Emperor.
In some ways, I think becoming Emperor is a longer shot than when I first started pursuing Flawless Conqueror 5 years ago, but I don't care. And in fact, I care so little, and am committing so firmly that I am including my real name along with my poem, because I want my name attached to my work. I poured my heart into my poem. I pour my heart into all my poems.

I also need to thank everyone who voiced their support for me, because each of you played just as much of a role in me deciding to face my next demon.
Thank you @spartaxoxo for your wonderfully kind words.
Thank you @Hyperdeathstalker not only will I ignore the haters, but I am also going to try something harder just because they were there.
Thank you @davidtk for your simple words of encouragement.
And thank you @Lumenn for being the first to speak up.
Each of you are why I love this community so much. Elder Scrolls games are the best.

Mood: Find the place where an undaunted peaceful conviction gives birth to hope

Facing Demons

Six years ago
I started playing a game
And found myself in Oblivion
Facing a demon I was powerless to conquer
It had possessed a thing called a Deadra
But the demon I faced was no mear string of ones and zeros
My character died a dozen times
Trying to face this demon possessed Deadra
And each time I went to press the button to resurrect my character
I felt again the pain of so many voices
Who spent years trying to tear me down
Trying again to convince me I'm a loser
Trying to make me believe I'm worthless
…
I still remember the many nights
Crying myself to sleep
Pondering the question
What kind of party would they throw if I died?
…
I'd faced that demon before
even helped others face their own
I won't let it ruin my favorite game
And I certainly won't let it rule my life
So instead of running away
I asked for help
Facing a boss the story in Coldharbour took me to
…
And while I deleted the character I spent so much time with
The friend who came to my aid
Helped me with much more
than simply killing a lowly overland story boss
He reminded me that it's alright ask for help
…
So I started a quest
To get a title
Flawless Conqueror
Just to spite the demon who tried to stop me
…
I've grown a lot since that first character
went through many builds
conquered the demon
who possessed the lowly boss I faced
along with many more demons
…
I no longer feel the pain
That left me crying myself to sleep
over so many nights
So many years ago
…
And as I look at the simple title I've finally earned
A title I sought
Simply to spite the demon
who tried to drive me from my favorite game
Flawless Conqueror
Now stands as a testimony
Of just how far I've come
Flawless Conqueror
stands as one of the first outward signs
Of something I feel
Deep within my heart
I am a success
…
I am a success
And I want more
Much more
Yes
I have conquered many demons
Perhaps even more than my characters have faced
In six years of playing a game filled with them
…
I think I'll go face another demon
Using again a game
Which is part of a series
I've spent half my life with
Seeking yet another title
Emperor
…
And to those whose cries
Echo the voice of next demon I shall slay
I say to you
the same thing I say to the demon
The demon I shall slay in my new quest
Give up now
For you will lose
…
I don't know how long it will take
And I don't care
You will lose
…
Yes I will struggle
And I will likely cry as I repeatedly fall
But I'll get back up
And I will learn from each fall
Enabling me to win
So give me all you have
All you can throw at me
I'll turn it all into lessons
That will let me win
For I will resculpt my reality
To match the person I feel within my heart
A person I've already spent 25 years
Bringing into the world
A journey just five years longer than I've spent in Tamriel
…
I think 20 years in Tamriel
is more than worth the effort to become Emperor
…
I hope you're ready to lose
Because I will win

PS if any Moderators wanted to change my handle to "Tornaad" that would be great. I have stopped using Zuboko because I chose it in a moment of weakness 20 years ago.

Diminish · January 2023

First of all, congratulations! It is a big accomplishment, even many years after it's initial release

My first vMA clear was something around 14 hours or some crazy amount of time, and that was after many completely failed attempts. I now clear vMA in around 30 minutes. All it takes is practice and perseverance; which you clearly have displayed. I sincerely hope you enjoyed every agonizing minute leading up to this accomplishment!

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

Hyperdeathstalker wrote: »

I was about to say did u use a heavy attack build because that makes it invalid

As for a couple others... I cant say what I would like to say to you because it would swiftly be snipped, and I would likely be banned

I will leave it with some good ol' advice I am sure everyone here has heard before. Work smarter, not harder.

Tornaad · January 2023

Diminish wrote: »

First of all, congratulations! It is a big accomplishment, even many years after it's initial release My first vMA clear was something around 14 hours or some crazy amount of time, and that was after many completely failed attempts. I now clear vMA in around 30 minutes. All it takes is practice and perseverance; which you clearly have displayed. I sincerely hope you enjoyed every agonizing minute leading up to this accomplishment!

Jeejee wrote: »

That's not legit then because you did it with an accessibility build

Hyperdeathstalker wrote: »

I was about to say did u use a heavy attack build because that makes it invalid

As for a couple others... I cant say what I would like to say to you because it would swiftly be snipped, and I would likely be banned I will leave it with some good ol' advice I am sure everyone here has heard before. Work smarter, not harder.

Thank you @Diminish I did enjoy the effort. I like pushing myself. That is why I chose to face the demons I have and why I have chosen to face the next demon, the one that is still sitting in the deepest recesses of my heart trying to say I will never be good at PVP. So, to shut that demon up, and in honor of those who tried to diminish my achievement, I will try something harder.

ArchMikem · January 2023

Your perseverance outshines my own, I got Stormproof on one character and vowed never again, I do not need more of that frustration in my gaming life.