Legendary Solo Video -- Vashna vs. Hiath (VDSA Level 10)

WinterCreator · July 2015

Antsy doesn't even begin to describe you on that weekend.

timidobserver · July 2015

That Champion System.

ssewallb14_ESO · July 2015

Amazing. You just raised the bar on ESO soloing by quite a bit.

Thelon · July 2015

Vashna wrote: »

Thelon wrote: »

Is this on the Live Server or the PTS?

Live servers during July 4th weekend. I felt, what better way to celebrate a national holiday for independence than to solo something. After previous attempts, I told my friends I was aiming to do this during the holiday weekend. They can attest to how antsy I got as the date approached.

Haha that is a great way to celebrate! Grats on a huge and novel achievement.

Mantic0r3 · July 2015

Hey, I would like to congratulate you but since my country is one ***** *** I cant watch the video, could you plz upload the video without any external music? (just ingame sound or no sound at all if you dont have ingame sound on)

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Tolmos · July 2015

Aaaaand time to roll a DK. lol

Vashna · July 2015

Mantic0r3 wrote: »

Hey, I would like to congratulate you but since my country is one ***** *** I cant watch the video, could you plz upload the video without any external music? (just ingame sound or no sound at all if you dont have ingame sound on)

Hi Mantic0r3,

I'm guessing you're in Germany? I actually had no idea about the ongoing dispute between YouTube and Germany until I uploaded my video and saw the results after YouTube's "processing time". I know exactly where the problem is... The first song in my video is from the Man of Steel Soundtrack, which was produced by Hans Zimmer, so GEMA banned it. It's frustrating to say the least... All the other music in my video is setup to be "monetized by claimant", so ads will periodically pop at the start of my video to give revenue to those artists, which is more than fine by me cause I love their music. I also provided direct links to their work for people to purchase. For some reason, there's no monetize option for Hans Zimmer... it just flat out sets the video to "banned by Germany".

I'm in the process of finding another intro song for my video. Once I find one that fits the tone, I'll re-publish my video and upload a Germany-version to YouTube. I'd rather keep as much music intact as possible because I spent a lot of time on audio editing and I think it really enhances the video experience.

I'll update this thread when it's available. Sorry about the delay and thanks for your interest!

tordr86b16_ESO · July 2015

Your CP is ?

tordr86b16_ESO · July 2015

Vashna wrote: »

Mantic0r3 wrote: »

Hey, I would like to congratulate you but since my country is one ***** *** I cant watch the video, could you plz upload the video without any external music? (just ingame sound or no sound at all if you dont have ingame sound on)

Hi Mantic0r3,

I'm guessing you're in Germany? I actually had no idea about the ongoing dispute between YouTube and Germany until I uploaded my video and saw the results after YouTube's "processing time". I know exactly where the problem is... The first song in my video is from the Man of Steel Soundtrack, which was produced by Hans Zimmer, so GEMA banned it. It's frustrating to say the least... All the other music in my video is setup to be "monetized by claimant", so ads will periodically pop at the start of my video to give revenue to those artists, which is more than fine by me cause I love their music. I also provided direct links to their work for people to purchase. For some reason, there's no monetize option for Hans Zimmer... it just flat out sets the video to "banned by Germany".

I'm in the process of finding another intro song for my video. Once I find one that fits the tone, I'll re-publish my video and upload a Germany-version to YouTube. I'd rather keep as much music intact as possible because I spent a lot of time on audio editing and I think it really enhances the video experience.

I'll update this thread when it's available. Sorry about the delay and thanks for your interest!

Fiverr buddy: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/music-audio

No more copyright BS.

Maddux · July 2015

@Vashna :
We have some Problems with watching Youtube Videos in Germany because of the GEMA but its easy to solve if you use Browseraddons like Proxtube or something.
Some have Problems with embedded Videos, If you click on the Video, a "banned because of Gema" Message appears and you cant click the "watch on Youtube" Button. If that happens, you just need to rightclick the Video, choose "get Video Url, copy the Url and paste it in you Browser to start it on Youtube and can watch it if you have Proxtube or similar Browseraddons.

Asia_Skyly · July 2015

tordr86b16_ESO wrote: »

Your CP is ?

I want to know as well... I suspect, is over 700

Iselin · July 2015

Very well done!

I bet you were really sweating that one time your health went down to 1% (~ 17:48 on the video)

Junipus · July 2015

Yup, at least more CP than 75%+ of current ESO players. No way those stats are achievable otherwise.

While it's an impressive video, all it's shown is the future of ESO where soon people will be able to solo, duo or trio all of the existing content out there.

@ZOS_GinaBruno, you might want to check this to see where the game will be in 6-12 month's time without a major rethink for the future.

Love_Chunks · July 2015

dap_robertb16_ESO wrote: »

Yup, at least more CP than 75%+ of current ESO players. No way those stats are achievable otherwise.

While it's an impressive video, all it's shown is the future of ESO where soon people will be able to solo, duo or trio all of the existing content out there.

@ZOS_GinaBruno, you might want to check this to see where the game will be in 6-12 month's time without a major rethink for the future.

Yeah beacuse CP is all it takes to solo haith...

Vashna · July 2015

tordr86b16_ESO wrote: »

Your CP is ?

Asia_Skyly wrote: »

I want to know as well... I suspect, is over 700

Yes, over 700. I was a bit above 20% complete with the CP system when I recorded the video.

CP is only one factor though, and not every point is created equal. For one thing, the CP system is very much about which of the 10/30/75/120-point passives you unlock. War Mount (no stamina cost when riding mount) means absolutely nothing in a Hiath fight, whereas Wildrunning, Unchained and Last Stand are amazing.

Also, regardless of CP, you still have to contend with all the supernovas, negates, potentially enraged bosses, inhales that drop your health to 1% regardless of how much health you have, etc. Having higher stats just means there's more room for error.

Vashna · July 2015

Iselin wrote: »

Very well done!

I bet you were really sweating that one time your health went down to 1% (~ 17:48 on the video)

His inhale every 90 seconds automatically drops you to 1% health. Those are expected and I planned for those. However, there are 2 moments in the fight where my health almost hit zero due to errors on my part:

06:07 - Champion Marcauld clips me as I'm kiting him, bringing me in range of Hiath's follow-up steel tornado.

18:32 - I was approaching a summoner, prepping a heavy attack finisher when Dark Mage slams me on the right side with an enraged void bolt. I forgot to apply defensive stance beforehand. (Other than the 50% phase explosion, this is my favorite part of the entire fight. I think it added some dramatic effect.)

Vashna · July 2015

Maddux wrote: »

@Vashna :
We have some Problems with watching Youtube Videos in Germany because of the GEMA but its easy to solve if you use Browseraddons like Proxtube or something.
Some have Problems with embedded Videos, If you click on the Video, a "banned because of Gema" Message appears and you cant click the "watch on Youtube" Button. If that happens, you just need to rightclick the Video, choose "get Video Url, copy the Url and paste it in you Browser to start it on Youtube and can watch it if you have Proxtube or similar Browseraddons.

Maddux,
I appreciate the info! I'm not too familiar with the workarounds needed for those in Germany to watch many YouTube videos. Hopefully Mantic0r3 and others can follow your suggestions and get back to me on whether they were successful.

Thanks!

JediRift · July 2015

@Vashna Very impressive video! What is your race? Are you vamp/werewolf? Would you mind posting a link to your abilities, or possibly PM me? So many questions! Truly remarkable skill displayed here, it is clear that you are very well versed with DK and I'd love to learn.

I have a V2 Nightblade now (started on console launch), but I have been really interested in leveling a tank to help out my guild. Well, you've just peaked my interest further!

Emma_Overload · July 2015

dap_robertb16_ESO wrote: »

Yup, at least more CP than 75%+ of current ESO players. No way those stats are achievable otherwise.

While it's an impressive video, all it's shown is the future of ESO where soon people will be able to solo, duo or trio all of the existing content out there.

@ZOS_GinaBruno, you might want to check this to see where the game will be in 6-12 month's time without a major rethink for the future.

You say that like it's a BAD thing. The grouping tool is so useless, soloing is the only way many players will ever be able to experience all the content in this game. Videos like Vashna's inspire me to earn more CP so I can finally farm all the Veteran content I want.

RizaHawkeye · July 2015

Wow ... I've only one thing to say:

You inspire me.

RH

WinterCreator · July 2015

Love_Chunks wrote: »

dap_robertb16_ESO wrote: »

Yup, at least more CP than 75%+ of current ESO players. No way those stats are achievable otherwise.

While it's an impressive video, all it's shown is the future of ESO where soon people will be able to solo, duo or trio all of the existing content out there.

@ZOS_GinaBruno, you might want to check this to see where the game will be in 6-12 month's time without a major rethink for the future.

Yeah beacuse CP is all it takes to solo haith...

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that post. Before the Champion system came out, and even when the champion system came and we didn't have many points at all, we were still 2-manning and soloing content. What matters is the players' skill more than the CP. The CP just adds a bonus and makes it easier.

lathbury · July 2015

If carlsberg made nerf DK threads

. No seriously good job.

Junipus · July 2015

Emma_Eunjung wrote: »

dap_robertb16_ESO wrote: »

Yup, at least more CP than 75%+ of current ESO players. No way those stats are achievable otherwise.

While it's an impressive video, all it's shown is the future of ESO where soon people will be able to solo, duo or trio all of the existing content out there.

@ZOS_GinaBruno, you might want to check this to see where the game will be in 6-12 month's time without a major rethink for the future.

You say that like it's a BAD thing. The grouping tool is so useless, soloing is the only way many players will ever be able to experience all the content in this game. Videos like Vashna's inspire me to earn more CP so I can finally farm all the Veteran content I want.

It's not a bad thing, managed to solo all of Craglorn myself so I know soloing end game content can be done, and I'm not detracting from Vashna's impressive performance but simply highlighting that with his 700+ CP and the current difficulty of the content, unless ZOS look to tweak it somehow or add far more difficult content into the game soon then these videos will become more common.

Mantic0r3 · July 2015

@Maddux & Vashna: thx the proxflow (chrome version) worked just fine, impressive video indeed and a ridiculous amount of cp xD
Back in the day when I played active, I soloed some stuff too and most important thing was ressource management but in your video it looks like your ressis arent even going down anymore xD unless fighting a couple bosses/attros/mages at same time

oh well maybe next year there will be content balanced around a couple hundred CP when people will have a couple thousend

btw there are a couple passives that are really good and important and some that arent, but the +stats gain you have from that amount of cp is crazy and not to be underestimated

Kazzy56 · July 2015

PS4 EU.

That sir, was epic with a capital E. Brilliant, just brilliant! Thank you for sharing.

Have a great Tamriel day.

bertenburnyb16_ESO · July 2015

Vashna wrote: »

As much as I love Elder Scrolls, having played the entire series dating back to Arena, this game is depressingly easy.

yes it is, wasnt always like this, especially VR lvls used to be a challange, but constant forum QQ nerfed em into the ground, wich is a shame
also the normal lvls have become easyer over time
and now espessially with champion points, everything keeps getting easyer
real shame since what used to be challanging gameplay where u had to think about your build and time your skills, is now just a pull-many-mobs-and-bash-head-on-keyboard-for-profit boring husk

spoqster · July 2015

Respect!

Vashna · July 2015

JediRift wrote: »

What is your race? Are you vamp/werewolf?

I'm Imperial. I knew since early access last April that I wanted to be this race since tank benefits from all of the racial passives. None are wasted. The extra health, stamina and red diamond healing definitely helps. I've been a stamina-focused DK since day one, even when magicka was all the rage -- I only use magicka for utility/support.

I'm definitely werewolf. What self-respectively "lone wolf" would be a vampire?

Even when vampire DK emperors were decimating cyrodiil a year ago, I refused to change. The extra stamina recovery for being werewolf absolutely supports my build and play style (as did the pre 1.6 "Blood Rage" passive that gave me more ultimate when taking damage), but I suspect I would still be a werewolf even if it offered me absolutely nothing.

Asia_Skyly · July 2015

Love_Chunks wrote: »

Yeah beacuse CP is all it takes to solo haith...

Vashna wrote: »

Everyone has their passion. Mine is the challenge of completing group content either solo or with a partner. As much as I love Elder Scrolls, having played the entire series dating back to Arena, this game is depressingly easy.

I find this feat most impressive. I have been to that stage with GROUPS. Completing what he did, to me, is inconceivable. Has he not had a video, I would have not believed it. Now with that out of the way...

The issue of how many Champion points he has directly relates to this performance and it puts his comments in context.

For example, he mentions that the game is too easy... Well, now... First, it is an ES game. They have never been difficult. Second, when you grind yourself out of the existing content, by purposely obtaining what is well, well above and beyond a reasonable amount of champion points, You have no one to blame but yourself.

There is very little, if any content in game ready for 900+ Champion Points. What percent of the player base has 200 CP, let alone 900+?

WinterCreator · July 2015

Asia_Skyly wrote: »

Love_Chunks wrote: »

Yeah beacuse CP is all it takes to solo haith...

Vashna wrote: »

Everyone has their passion. Mine is the challenge of completing group content either solo or with a partner. As much as I love Elder Scrolls, having played the entire series dating back to Arena, this game is depressingly easy.

I find this feat most impressive. I have been to that stage with GROUPS. Completing what he did, to me, is inconceivable. Has he not had a video, I would have not believed it. Now with that out of the way...

The issue of how many Champion points he has directly relates to this performance and it puts his comments in context.

For example, he mentions that the game is too easy... Well, now... First, it is an ES game. They have never been difficult. Second, when you grind yourself out of the existing content, by purposely obtaining what is well, well above and beyond a reasonable amount of champion points, You have no one to blame but yourself.

There is very little, if any content in game ready for 900+ Champion Points. What percent of the player base has 200 CP, let alone 900+?

I have 370 and I barely play the game anymore. I do my pledges and the dailies. I've probably grinded maybe a total of (calculating in times of hours combined) a week maybe a week and a half since CP came out. There's actually a lot of people with at least 300 points because when I tell people how many I have, a lot of people I know tell me to 'catch up' or brag about how they have more than I do. Because I don't grind or do much, a lot of people in my guilds and such have surpassed me in CP.

People have a lot more CP than you might think. Perhaps, you don't have a lot, and people who only play 1-2 hrs a day or new people don't have that many. But most people who were v14 when CP came out and definitely those that grinded in skyreach have at least 200 if not 300 by now. I grinded that first week of Skyreach before they nerfed it and that was the only real time I grinded, and I was as 134 when they nerfed it, and I didn't grind nearly as much as others. I also stopped grinding when they nerfed it while others didn't.

Also you're basing your assumption off the idea that he has 900+ CP, when he doesn't. Shockingly enough, the content was able to do with less than 750 CP because he's a good player. Even his attempts at 360 CP, 500CP and others were decent attempts they just needed the extra umph to make it all the way.

But it's hard to assume that the CP he has isn't 'reasonable' considering the fact that there's 3600 CP. He doesn't even have a third of the total CP. Reasonable to me would be as many as you want considering there's 3600 to attain.