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Weapon Switching, works only when it wants too?

KozawahGaming
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So, I don't know if its just the small group of people I play with but why is switching weapon/skill bars completely inconsistent? Some times I need to press the button once, other times I have to hit it 5+ times before it actually switches. Same thing with my friends, we'll be in PvP and they will be screaming "Switch bars you P.o.S." I can't count the amount of times its gotten me killed.
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  • Johngo0036
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    this is an old issue and to be honest i have not experienced it yet.. .

    It is Related to the LAG in Cyrodiil..
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  • Ezareth
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    Not just Cyrodiil.

    I just died probably 5 times in a row on the final stage of VMSA because I couldn't weapon swap to save my life (literally).

    Some days it is far worse than others and it's infuriating.
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  • lolo_01b16_ESO
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    Yeah it's one of the most annoying things in this game. Happenes mostly in cyrodiil but rarely also in dungeons.
  • KozawahGaming
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    Ezareth wrote: »
    Not just Cyrodiil.

    I just died probably 5 times in a row on the final stage of VMSA because I couldn't weapon swap to save my life (literally).

    Some days it is far worse than others and it's infuriating.

    Yeah I have my DK build set up to have attacking and buffing on separate bars, I guess I shouldn't base a build around the game working properly.
    Vet 5 NB- Gaelwen Forestmire (Vamp(cured)/Stam)
    Vet 1 Templar- Kozawah Incarnic (None/Magicka/Healer)
    Level 4 DK- Trecldur (Magicka)
  • Makkir
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    I die more times in PvP due to the weapon swap not working and not being able to break free from fear with a full stam bar.
  • KozawahGaming
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    Makkir wrote: »
    I die more times in PvP due to the weapon swap not working and not being able to break free from fear with a full stam bar.

    Same
    Vet 5 NB- Gaelwen Forestmire (Vamp(cured)/Stam)
    Vet 1 Templar- Kozawah Incarnic (None/Magicka/Healer)
    Level 4 DK- Trecldur (Magicka)
  • HIghwayRobberBill
    Makkir wrote: »
    I die more times in PvP due to the weapon swap not working and not being able to break free from fear with a full stam bar.

    yup same here man. its even worse when it happens in dungeons when you know lag shouldnt be the cause
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  • ADarklore
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    This seems to be an ongoing problem that ZOS continues to avoid accepting that it is a problem... either that or they have absolutely no idea of how to fix it.
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  • xericdx
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    Same problem but I'm actually not sure whether it's a bug or me panicking and queuing too many things and lose the swapt because of this. You sure the latter is not the reason? I have the feeling it's mostly my fault when it happens
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  • Jar_Ek
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    I suffer the same issue and its the game. Occurs pretty much anywhere though it's only an issue in PVP, dungeons and arena.
  • RinaldoGandolphi
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    Ezareth wrote: »
    Not just Cyrodiil.

    I just died probably 5 times in a row on the final stage of VMSA because I couldn't weapon swap to save my life (literally).

    Some days it is far worse than others and it's infuriating.

    @Ezareth ouch

    That would make me want to rage smash my mouse, I think thats why i have stayed out of there lately...i don't want to have to drop cash on a new mouse lol!
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  • Jura23
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    Ezareth wrote: »
    Not just Cyrodiil.

    I just died probably 5 times in a row on the final stage of VMSA because I couldn't weapon swap to save my life (literally).

    Some days it is far worse than others and it's infuriating.

    @Ezareth ouch

    That would make me want to rage smash my mouse, I think thats why i have stayed out of there lately...i don't want to have to drop cash on a new mouse lol!

    This is the first game where Im actually thinking about buying gaming mouse, because I feel it could be worth the difference.
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  • Ezareth
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    Ezareth wrote: »
    Not just Cyrodiil.

    I just died probably 5 times in a row on the final stage of VMSA because I couldn't weapon swap to save my life (literally).

    Some days it is far worse than others and it's infuriating.

    @Ezareth ouch

    That would make me want to rage smash my mouse, I think thats why i have stayed out of there lately...i don't want to have to drop cash on a new mouse lol!

    ESO has already cost me 3 high end Mice and one $150 keyboard. Most frustrating game I've ever played.
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  • Magdalina
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    It's actually gotten better. You should've seen it like right after launch -__- But yes it is still buggy occasionally. There is also some weird server lag that kicks in sometimes(specifically both me and teammate enjoyed it yesterday while 2 manning vCOH, made it that much more exciting) which always magically happens with good fps and good ping yet abilities cast delays for up to 5 seconds or something and same goes for wep swap. Also enemies' animations, don't see them til it's too late and stuff.
    Gotta loooooove it when you desperately spam that one key which you know has shield on it to save your life but instead it has Impulse because your bars never swapped so you just gloriously die while Impulsing.
  • WalkingLegacy
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    Server says NO to swap.

    This game has already cost you a few mice? Sheesh only game to do that for me is D2 and D3.
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