The New (free) House is Ridiculously Beautiful

Shagreth

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

I'm sorry you got criticized so harshly and that it keeps continuing in spite of our efforts to turn the focus of the thread around- I genuinely feel bad, because I see what your intentions were now, and I agree with you on many points.

Would you mind if I carried the small housing feedback I've been gathering for us all over into the housing forum and started a thread there? You are welcome to join in, I'll add your requests to the list I've been consolidating.

Sounds dramatic, but sometimes there's just no winning and people would rather point fingers than think, it's a very human thing.

I'd like to thank you, @Araneae6537 and @spartaxoxo especially, you're good folks. And absolutely, I'd be honored if you included mine too. Hope y'all enjoy.

ArchangelIsraphel

Shagreth wrote: »

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

I'm sorry you got criticized so harshly and that it keeps continuing in spite of our efforts to turn the focus of the thread around- I genuinely feel bad, because I see what your intentions were now, and I agree with you on many points.

Would you mind if I carried the small housing feedback I've been gathering for us all over into the housing forum and started a thread there? You are welcome to join in, I'll add your requests to the list I've been consolidating.

Sounds dramatic, but sometimes there's just no winning and people would rather point fingers than think, it's a very human thing.

I'd like to thank you, @Araneae6537 and @spartaxoxo especially, you're good folks. And absolutely, I'd be honored if you included mine too. Hope y'all enjoy.

Thank you for giving your permission to start the new thread- I'll post a link to it here so that those who'd like to participate can find their way over to it.

ArchangelIsraphel

New thread regarding Small/Medium sized home feedback is up:
https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/657973/small-and-medium-sized-home-wish-list/p1?new=1

ZOS_Hadeostry

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TaSheen

Danikat wrote: »

I previewed the free house today. Am I missing something or is there no actual house?

Don't get me wrong, it's still interesting. A lot of people, including me, have asked for a cave which isn't a Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (or that Craglorn one that's more of a large overhang), but the description and preview image made it look like there was a building too and unless I've somehow missed it I'm going to have to rethink how I use it.

I wish at least a couple of the Redoubt wall towers were accessible. *sigh*

Oh, I think the Dark Elf Ash Garden (if that's it's name, not in game right now) upside down might cover the "under the tent hole", so you could do something with a pillow-bedecked seraglio or whatever. I'm not sure I really want to mess with trying to get through the Galen storyline....

ArchangelIsraphel

TaSheen wrote: »

Danikat wrote: »

I previewed the free house today. Am I missing something or is there no actual house?

Don't get me wrong, it's still interesting. A lot of people, including me, have asked for a cave which isn't a Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (or that Craglorn one that's more of a large overhang), but the description and preview image made it look like there was a building too and unless I've somehow missed it I'm going to have to rethink how I use it.

I wish at least a couple of the Redoubt wall towers were accessible. *sigh*

Oh, I think the Dark Elf Ash Garden (if that's it's name, not in game right now) upside down might cover the "under the tent hole", so you could do something with a pillow-bedecked seraglio or whatever. I'm not sure I really want to mess with trying to get through the Galen storyline....

I'm actually doing a test build in the PTS utilizing the towers at the moment. The two largest towers in the main courtyard can be accessed by building a small stairway up from one of the side areas. There's nothing blocking the inside of the towers, and both can be walked in. I actually built a bridge between them and am planning on doing a whole build that includes them.

Its a shame there's no official stairway into them, but it's not out of bounds as a buildable area and there's a great view from them, so I couldn't resist doing a sky build.

TaSheen

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

TaSheen wrote: »

Danikat wrote: »

I previewed the free house today. Am I missing something or is there no actual house?

Don't get me wrong, it's still interesting. A lot of people, including me, have asked for a cave which isn't a Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary (or that Craglorn one that's more of a large overhang), but the description and preview image made it look like there was a building too and unless I've somehow missed it I'm going to have to rethink how I use it.

I wish at least a couple of the Redoubt wall towers were accessible. *sigh*

Oh, I think the Dark Elf Ash Garden (if that's it's name, not in game right now) upside down might cover the "under the tent hole", so you could do something with a pillow-bedecked seraglio or whatever. I'm not sure I really want to mess with trying to get through the Galen storyline....

I'm actually doing a test build in the PTS utilizing the towers at the moment. The two largest towers in the main courtyard can be accessed by building a small stairway up from one of the side areas. There's nothing blocking the inside of the towers, and both can be walked in. I actually built a bridge between them and am planning on doing a whole build that includes them.

Its a shame there's no official stairway into them, but it's not out of bounds as a buildable area and there's a great view from them, so I couldn't resist doing a sky build.

Oh, that's GREAT to know! Thanks for the info!

SilverBride

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

The two largest towers in the main courtyard can be accessed by building a small stairway up from one of the side areas. There's nothing blocking the inside of the towers, and both can be walked in. I actually built a bridge between them and am planning on doing a whole build that includes them.

I was wondering about those towers! That is the first thing I plan to look at when we get this house tomorrow!

ArchangelIsraphel

SilverBride wrote: »

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

The two largest towers in the main courtyard can be accessed by building a small stairway up from one of the side areas. There's nothing blocking the inside of the towers, and both can be walked in. I actually built a bridge between them and am planning on doing a whole build that includes them.

I was wondering about those towers! That is the first thing I plan to look at when we get this house tomorrow!

The view from them is totally worth it! They're surprisingly easy to get into as well- I built stairs into the left tower. There's some rocks running along the side of the tower that are angled perfectly to lay stairs over. The area is accessible from a little garden-like area off to the side that has a tree planted in it.

I just -have- to go climbing to get into things like this. It's irresistible XD

Nerouyn

TaSheen wrote: »

Ah. I seldom preview houses, so wasn't aware of that fact. ?

I think it's a mechanism to prevent exploitation. Players previewing homes they don't own as free teleports.

TaSheen

Nerouyn wrote: »

TaSheen wrote: »

Ah. I seldom preview houses, so wasn't aware of that fact. ?

I think it's a mechanism to prevent exploitation. Players previewing homes they don't own as free teleports.

Oh, huh. Yeah, you are quite likely right! The things I never think of....

Drammanoth

Drammanoth wrote: »

TaSheen wrote: »

Not quite. The doors aren't "interchangeable" - you exit to the zone you entered from regardless of door, at least that was my experience in the preview.

Let me be a fool then, and see whether you're right, foolishly hoping you're not :P

@TaSheen, turns out I WAS right - we can go Alik'r--Bankgorai YAY!

Again, thx ZOS for this. People who want to farm Cryptic Jar have closer to Motalion too :P

Monte_Cristo

This house really fits my user name. Time to make a treasure hoard in the cavern.

Poss

I’m not going to lie, I was expecting a corner closet, something I’d never use but this level of generosity from ZoS is something I was not expecting.

This free house is the size of a large delve and I’m shocked we got this for free

So thank you ZoS. I truly appreciate this

BretonMage

I love the new house! It has one of my favourite soundtracks in the game, which gives it such a calm atmosphere (aboveground, anyway). Thinking about it, I might need a desert resort...

ClowdyAllDay

Well, this property is the kind of place you'd be looking for if you were planning to spread out a ton of crafting tables but now that we have the master tables there's no need for a place of this size.

BTW, the first thing i did when i saw a massive well was jump in without looking just to see what would happen.

It's huge for sure and i love the underground space. When i get around to craftiing on my other toons it will be nice to have this to port to when i am gathering up sky shards and skill points and want a quick port to razaks wheel.

It's a great place for many uses. Def a new favorite for me and close to a wayshrine.

DigiAngel

I agree...it's a very house.

Dovahkiin02191973

I don't know much about the housing system in the game but this does seem pretty generous of ZOS to offer a house of this caliber for free.

Just wish it wasn't in the middle of hostile territory. I transported into the house to have a look around then I exited the door and was immediately attacked by Imperials. Must be in a hostile city that is probably like Saintsport which is part of a quest.

ZOS_Kevin

Glad to see many of you excited about the new house! If you end up decorating Sword-Singer's Redoubt, make sure to share your creations with us. You'll find the link to participate here.

TaSheen

It opens out of Satakalam. In Bangkorai, it's outside and to the west of Hallin's Stand. IIRC, the Bangkorai exit has no hostiles nearby (haven't checked thoroughly though); I expect to clear the hostiles in Satakalam you'd probably have to do the quest line there, and I'm not at all positive that would fix it either.

Dovahkiin02191973

Yes, I exited on the Satakalam side of the home and was set upon by Imperials. I didn't want to fight them at the moment so I made my way to the Wayshrine and got out of there. There is another exit door in the house which must be the Bangkorai side of it.

Wolf_Eye

I can confirm that the imperials disappear and are replaced by normal citizens if you complete the side quest there. So if you really like the house and dislike being attacked by them, that is also an option.

Additionally, the Twin Arches house is literally right outside the backdoor of the house (in Bangkorai). And Hallin's Stand wayshrine in Bangkorai is only a stone's throw away, so those are other options if you want to avoid the Alik'r entrance.


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Lugaldu

I've been excited to see the new house since it was announced and it's really fantastic, thank you! The lighting in the caverns is amazing, it almost invites you to turn it into a “spa” or some kind of Tamriel-wellness center.

ClowdyAllDay

there are two entrances.. i'm guessing you used the exit that leads into the city. I ported in and appeared by the entrance with the stairs. There's an exit with a wooden door though also. on the opposite side of the property.

ClowdyAllDay

ok so one exit goes into bankorai and the other goes to alikr and in each case it's close to the public dungeons. Very cool.

i thought the hostile city would have been hollins stand. also a city with hostile imperials btw.

ClowdyAllDay

11 accounts, 2 servers, home between 2 zones each exit near a public dungeon and a wayshrine. And for free!

Thanks ZOS!

LalMirchi

SAFETY FIRST

Unfortunately falling into the mine can be detrimental to one's health with death as a possible outcome.

The Health & Safety officials from both Alikr & Bankorai wanted to shutter the house unless suitable measures were taken.

Solution: Put a grating over the hole (Apocrypha Platform, Large). This also allows one to peek into the mine without falling in. All's well that ends well.

TaSheen

@LalMirchi - What a GREAT idea!

ClowdyAllDay

I jumped in and didnt die. made quite the splash

JoeCapricorn

There are some surprises in this house for sure.

For one, it is now a direct link between Alik'r and Bangkorai