Is set changes retroactive?

RollDodger · August 2015

for example Arch-Mage

any1 can test pls?
i have one at the guildstore but on PTS all guildstores are clear

look at this
current vr14 purple

PTS vr16 gold

Arkadius · August 2015

They have always been retroactive in the past. Don't think it'll be different this time.

Mojmir · August 2015

heard this set was getting nerfed in next update

RollDodger · August 2015

look at this

current vr14 purple

PTS vr16 gold

Darlon · August 2015

Of course it is retroactive... All existing pieces will be adjusted... Same goes for martial knowledge (which I confirmed on the pts).

Once the patch hits the live servers, you're item in the store will be changed to the new (lower) values

RollDodger · August 2015

why i cant see this sets changes in the patchnotes??

any other ets will be changed too? or only martial knowledge and Arch-mage?

Darlon · August 2015

It is in the patch notes. They just don't name specific sets, just that they changed weapon and spell power values on 2 and 4 set bonuses...

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/2074067/#Comment_2074067

Mojmir · August 2015

i dont see why they cant a function to alert you of said change, maybe a highlight around your armor or something, i get theres alot of sets but some of these really change the whole build of your character, who checks there armor aside from repairs? we get an alert when we do something to skill points or stats.

olsborg · August 2015

Dont know why they nerfed this set, it wasnt overpowered at all, it was very good, yes, but there are way more powerful sets out there, why they nerf(destroy) this I have no idea. The 5 set bonus on archmage is basicly useless now, heavy attacks are barely done already and 600ish magicka back is trivial. There are far better sets out there to retrieve magicka in the roughly same manner.

Mojmir · August 2015

olsborg wrote: »

Dont know why they nerfed this set, it wasnt overpowered at all, it was very good, yes, but there are way more powerful sets out there, why they nerf(destroy) this I have no idea. The 5 set bonus on archmage is basicly useless now, heavy attacks are barely done already and 600ish magicka back is trivial. There are far better sets out there to retrieve magicka in the roughly same manner.

they did this to alot of good sets, making a change just to say to change it i suppose

ADarklore · August 2015

Because they are trying to make the game more 'challenging' by buffing monsters and nerfing players... and then they'll soon see the results once this goes Live when players fill the forums with complaints about how they are quitting because the game suddenly became too difficult. This is what happens when devs only listen to the min/maxers and not the everyday people playing the game- obviously the game will be much easier for min/maxers but the majority of players are not at this level and simply want to play the game and have fun, not be challenged and/or die frequently.

Mojmir · August 2015

ADarklore wrote: »

Because they are trying to make the game more 'challenging' by buffing monsters and nerfing players... and then they'll soon see the results once this goes Live when players fill the forums with complaints about how they are quitting because the game suddenly became too difficult. This is what happens when devs only listen to the min/maxers and not the everyday people playing the game- obviously the game will be much easier for min/maxers but the majority of players are not at this level and simply want to play the game and have fun, not be challenged and/or die frequently.

hmm sounds like the truth to me

Ruben · August 2015

ADarklore wrote: »

This is what happens when devs only listen to the min/maxers and not the everyday people playing the game

How many min/maxers asked for a reduction of weapon/spell power on all sets? That's a weird thing to ask for.