PSA: Jubilee Cake DOES NOT stack with other XP bonuses.

NewBlacksmurf · April 2016

nimander99 wrote: »

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills! I am the worst person at math but even I can see the numbers are adding up correctly!

Am I seriously the only person the cake is stacking with eso plus and cs scroll correctly for?

Do you have a screen shot of the exp numbers (turn on the combat text)

Because what is happening is...the cake is giving 100% of the base exp and with eso Plus you should have an addition base exp %, so the two would produce an amount greater than 100%.

I've not seen, read and interacted with anyone in game who are received these correctly so I have to assume that if you are, a recent server wide change has taken place....OR you actually aren't receiving both.

MaxwellC · April 2016

@nimander99

You need to submit evidence because as far as this goes the EXP cap for everyone is at 100%.

Evergnar · April 2016

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

nimander99 wrote: »

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills! I am the worst person at math but even I can see the numbers are adding up correctly!

Am I seriously the only person the cake is stacking with eso plus and cs scroll correctly for?

Do you have a screen shot of the exp numbers (turn on the combat text)

Because what is happening is...the cake is giving 100% of the base exp and with eso Plus you should have an addition base exp %, so the two would produce an amount greater than 100%.

I've not seen, read and interacted with anyone in game who are received these correctly so I have to assume that if you are, a recent server wide change has taken place....OR you actually aren't receiving both.

Neither have I. Until I see a screen shot from someone I'm just going to assume those tests are inaccurate.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO · April 2016

Evergnar wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

nimander99 wrote: »

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills! I am the worst person at math but even I can see the numbers are adding up correctly!

Am I seriously the only person the cake is stacking with eso plus and cs scroll correctly for?

Do you have a screen shot of the exp numbers (turn on the combat text)

Because what is happening is...the cake is giving 100% of the base exp and with eso Plus you should have an addition base exp %, so the two would produce an amount greater than 100%.

I've not seen, read and interacted with anyone in game who are received these correctly so I have to assume that if you are, a recent server wide change has taken place....OR you actually aren't receiving both.

Neither have I. Until I see a screen shot from someone I'm just going to assume those tests are inaccurate.

More likely they were just mistaken. It doesnt work for anyone.

HoloYoitsu · April 2016

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO · April 2016

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Eshelmen · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Why is it that people always defend their screw ups? Please tell us how you are so confident in ZOS that they will extend AND fix this?

iam117 · April 2016

confirming that for me as well nothing stacks and it caps at 100% bonus, which is still awesome but im so glad i wasted 2 scrolls.

the fix will likely be that we all need to restart our routers because its working as intended

The_Lex · April 2016

@ZOS_GinaBruno

Any news on the cake situation? We appreciate your help.

HoloYoitsu · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Did I say the sky's falling? No. So do you have something intelligent to say or are you just back to white knight some more?

The internal test build absolutely should be the same as what is pushed live. Once the internal build is properly vetted, you package it and it goes live. Adding additional changes after the testing process defeats the purpose of having internal QA to begin with. If this becomes a regular practice at your studio, then it's indicitive of a systemic problem in your development pipeline.

The outcry over this specific bug is due to the fact that ZOS publicly stated that the cake would stack wth their XP boosts. It does not stack, period.
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sadownik · April 2016

@HoloYoitsu of course you are right, but i must warn you - @jamesharv2005ub17_ESO is not a common white knight - he is statistician extraordinaire, professional IT guru and i wouldn't be surprised if he is also expert in ninjitsu, so approach with respect.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO · April 2016

Eshelmen wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Why is it that people always defend their screw ups? Please tell us how you are so confident in ZOS that they will extend AND fix this?

Because a lot of us realize its just a game. I didnt pay for this cake. So it is bugged big deal.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO · April 2016

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Did I say the sky's falling? No. So do you have something intelligent to say or are you just back to white knight some more?

The internal test build absolutely should be the same as what is pushed live. Once the internal build is properly vetted, you package it and it goes live. Adding additional changes after the testing process defeats the purpose of having internal QA to begin with. If this becomes a regular practice at your studio, then it's indicitive of a systemic problem in your development pipeline.

The outcry over this specific bug is due to the fact that ZOS publicly stated that the cake would stack wth their XP boosts. It does not stack, period.

What you think it SHOULD be and what it actually IS are two different things.

Elsonso · April 2016

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'

Well, at this point, at the end of the day, without any word for hours, it is pretty clear that, whatever the problem is, they are not going to be fixing it any time soon. When they start asking for character names, it is never a good sign.

Aethelwulfe · April 2016

MissBizz wrote: »

RavenRabbit wrote: »

I have ESO+, my cake just tells me Target is Immune.

Aethelwulfe wrote: »

The character I got the cake on says Target is Immune as well, but my other characters can use it just fine.

@RavenRabbit @Aethelwulfe I saw that in another thread - the poster said they went and got killed and then the cake buff would work. Maybe try to go die somewhere and try again? lol

On a not serious note... maybe your characters made a certain New Years resolution and their willpower is too strong to allow them to eat cake?

That worked beautifully. I guess death is enough to break even the mightiest of willpower.

Pomaikai · April 2016

It's quite obvious that the "discussions" about what is or isn't working, and what was or wasn't intended weren't happening with the dev team, but with the PR department and their lawyers. It's the ONLY explanation for 8+ hours is absolute silence on this issue.

It's not about fixing a "bug" at this point. It's about corporate CYA.

D0ntevenL1ft · April 2016

Pomaikai wrote: »

It's quite obvious that the "discussions" about what is or isn't working, and what was or wasn't intended weren't happening with the dev team, but with the PR department and their lawyers. It's the ONLY explanation for 8+ hours is absolute silence on this issue.

It's not about fixing a "bug" at this point. It's about corporate CYA.

Ya i just don't understand… its literally a case of false advertising i don't get how they can completely ignore that?

Maotti · April 2016

Once again incompetence shows its face.

HoloYoitsu · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

What you think it SHOULD be and what it actually IS are two different things. [/quote]
That was the entire point of my post. The fact that these types of easily detectable bugs make it to live is indicative of a serious problem in ZOS's developement pipeline.

[snip]

[edited to remove quote/bait]

wenchmore420b14_ESO · April 2016

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

One thing that would really help us expedite our checks is if you could pass along your character name and platform/megaserver (feel free to PM if you don't want to post it publicly) if you feel like the cake is not stacking properly. Thanks in advance for your help.

Drakon Koryn-Oryndil
PC
NA

Phinix1 · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Because a lot of us realize its just a game. I didnt pay for this cake. So it is bugged big deal.

I honestly can't tell if you are trolling here or if the connection simply doesn't occur to you how people are losing money on this. I will attempt to explain, but you have to understand that by doing so I am not bashing ZOS or trying to get anyone in trouble.

I also wish to state for the record that I am thankful for a week of twice the normal paid XP bonus for free, even if it doesn't stack.

OK, so many people saw the advertisement that this free buff stacked with the paid-for experience scrolls, and rushed out to buy a bunch of those with REAL MONEY in preparation for this event.

Saying it is "just a game" is meaningless. It is a PRODUCT. People are spending REAL MONEY. Any time that is the case a whole different set of rules apply. Whether you personally "play it cool" and choose not to care, you can't exactly slight people for being concerned whether they get what they pay for.

Advertising it will stack with paid-for experience items IS a form of advertising for paid experience items. That is the effect it has on the consumer. Of course the company knows this, otherwise why would they explicitly state it in their marketing material?

To later have it NOT stack as advertised is absolutely a form of false advertising by proxy.

The thing is, I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they simply screwed up. The problem is, this company really needs to get it's act together when it comes to testing and getting things right. There is nothing like putting out a buggy or mis-coded product to undermine consumer confidence.

Nothing is more responsible for the negativity and loss of revenue than the perception that a company is incompetent and doesn't care. I don't personally think that is the case, but ZOS should learn that it DOES pay to make the extra 10% effort to ensure you don't end up spending 150% later shoring up lost consumer confidence.

As to the strong reactions, chalk it up to people quickly forget about the positive when reminded of the negative. It is a known, well-documented facet of human psychology. Take the Facebook viral negativity experiment as one recent example.

On a slightly unrelated note, it is interesting to see how this symbol of celebration has become for many a symbol of resentment. Perhaps the cake was destined to become an effigy of bitterness over what drives Crown Store purchases inevitably dictating what drives content creation, and of how the B2P business model ties the hands of creativity in order to better service marketability...

But I digress.

MacCait · April 2016

PE4 EU: all Characters

Deimos Moraelyn
Aoedyn mac Cait
Commander Thayd
Astraeus Deathstalker

Sometimes it disapears after a loading screen... or I thought it did...might of been a death.

I'll keep checking

Awesome gift though

ZOS_JessicaFolsom · April 2016

Hi everyone!

We have an update for you on this issue. Please see our post, here. (Also quoted below.)

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone,

When we pushed the anniversary event live last night, we discovered that the Jubilee Cake XP buff stacking was not working as we intended. We are currently testing a fix that, once implemented, will allow for the intended XP buff stacking so you can reach a total possible increase of 185%. We plan to roll out this fix tomorrow (4/5). We’ll provide the exact time tomorrow, and notify everyone when the hotfix is complete.

We will also be extending the ESO anniversary event by two days, so it will now end on Tuesday, April 12th at 8PM EDT.

In this post, you’ll find a brief explanation of how XP buff stacking works in ESO, how it is supposed to be working with the Jubilee Cake XP buff versus what is actually happening in-game right now, and what we’re doing to fix the current issue.

How XP Buff Stacking Works in ESO
In ESO, all XP buffs stack with each other, with the exception of Psijic Ambrosia and the Crown Experience Scroll. Not counting the Jubilee Cake, these are the different types of XP buffs currently in the game.
Alliance War Keep buff – 5% XP buff (applies only to monster and player-character kills)

Crown Experience Scroll – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Psijic Ambrosia)

ESO Plus – 10% XP buff

Grouping buff – 10% XP buff

Psijic Ambrosia – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Crown Experience Scroll)

Rings of Mara buff – 10% XP buff

Exploration Trait XP buff – Varies depending on how many armor pieces have the Trait (applies only to exploration XP)

It is currently possible to stack XP buffs for a total possible increase of 85% for most types of content. There is normally a cap in place that prevents any event (a quest completion, a monster kill, etc.) from granting more than 10% of your total level value. For the anniversary event, that cap was raised from 10% to 30%.

How the Jubilee Cake XP Buff Works
The Jubilee Cake buff for the ESO anniversary event should be stacking with the following XP buffs:
Alliance War Keep buff

Crown Experience Scroll OR Psijic Ambrosia

ESO Plus

Grouping buff

Rings of Mara buff

Exploration Trait XP buff

With the Jubilee Cake buff, you should be getting an additional 100% plus the total possible 85% detailed above, for a grand total of 185%* as the highest possible XP buff increase during the anniversary event. That is not currently happening, though, and the percentage is capping out at 100%. We’re looking into why, as that is not intended.

*Please note: The Alliance War Keep XP buff applies only to monster and player-character kills, and the Exploration Trait XP buff applies only to exploration XP

As part of this hotfix, we will also be changing the Jubilee Cake buff so that it is not removed upon player-character death—this will make it a bit more useful in Cyrodiil and Imperial City.

Thank you all for your patience and dedication—now let’s eat some cake!

Phinix1 · April 2016

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone!

We have an update for you on this issue. Please see our post, here. (Also quoted below.)

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone,

When we pushed the anniversary event live last night, we discovered that the Jubilee Cake XP buff stacking was not working as we intended. We are currently testing a fix that, once implemented, will allow for the intended XP buff stacking so you can reach a total possible increase of 185%. We plan to roll out this fix tomorrow (4/5). We’ll provide the exact time tomorrow, and notify everyone when the hotfix is complete.

We will also be extending the ESO anniversary event by two days, so it will now end on Tuesday, April 12th at 8PM EDT.

In this post, you’ll find a brief explanation of how XP buff stacking works in ESO, how it is supposed to be working with the Jubilee Cake XP buff versus what is actually happening in-game right now, and what we’re doing to fix the current issue.

How XP Buff Stacking Works in ESO
In ESO, all XP buffs stack with each other, with the exception of Psijic Ambrosia and the Crown Experience Scroll. Not counting the Jubilee Cake, these are the different types of XP buffs currently in the game.
Alliance War Keep buff – 5% XP buff (applies only to monster and player-character kills)

Crown Experience Scroll – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Psijic Ambrosia)

ESO Plus – 10% XP buff

Grouping buff – 10% XP buff

Psijic Ambrosia – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Crown Experience Scroll)

Rings of Mara buff – 10% XP buff

Exploration Trait XP buff – Varies depending on how many armor pieces have the Trait (applies only to exploration XP)

It is currently possible to stack XP buffs for a total possible increase of 85% for most types of content. There is normally a cap in place that prevents any event (a quest completion, a monster kill, etc.) from granting more than 10% of your total level value. For the anniversary event, that cap was raised from 10% to 30%.

How the Jubilee Cake XP Buff Works
The Jubilee Cake buff for the ESO anniversary event should be stacking with the following XP buffs:
Alliance War Keep buff

Crown Experience Scroll OR Psijic Ambrosia

ESO Plus

Grouping buff

Rings of Mara buff

Exploration Trait XP buff

With the Jubilee Cake buff, you should be getting an additional 100% plus the total possible 85% detailed above, for a grand total of 185%* as the highest possible XP buff increase during the anniversary event. That is not currently happening, though, and the percentage is capping out at 100%. We’re looking into why, as that is not intended.

*Please note: The Alliance War Keep XP buff applies only to monster and player-character kills, and the Exploration Trait XP buff applies only to exploration XP

As part of this hotfix, we will also be changing the Jubilee Cake buff so that it is not removed upon player-character death—this will make it a bit more useful in Cyrodiil and Imperial City.

Thank you all for your patience and dedication—now let’s eat some cake!

NICE! Good on your guys!

Thanks again for all the fish... er... cake!

Perhaps the world isn't ending after all!

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO · April 2016

Phinix1 wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Because a lot of us realize its just a game. I didnt pay for this cake. So it is bugged big deal.

I honestly can't tell if you are trolling here or if the connection simply doesn't occur to you how people are losing money on this. snip

How much money are we talking about here? $5? Kinda brings it into perspective doesnt it?

HoloYoitsu · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Phinix1 wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Because a lot of us realize its just a game. I didnt pay for this cake. So it is bugged big deal.

I honestly can't tell if you are trolling here or if the connection simply doesn't occur to you how people are losing money on this. snip

How much money are we talking about here? $5? Kinda brings it into perspective doesnt it?

I'll give you my PayPal, feel free to send me $5 for nothing. Kinda brings it into perspective doesn't it?

SienneYviete · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I don't see the point of how posting our character names is at all helpful in fixing this 'bug'.

Simple player testing has already shown that the game itself has a coded limit of 100% bonus XP and will not recognize anything over that. This is not a character specific bug.

In fact, I don't understand how this makes it through QA after ZOS specifically stated to players that yes, "the cake buff will stack with all other XP buffs." How do you make that statement without being sure that it does indeed stack. Or if you do not know for certain at the time of making that statement, how do you not task someone to do a quick check afterwards to make sure that it does indeed stack. You know, before releasing it live?

All signs point to there being zero QA testing in regards to the actual XP numbers.

Yep because everything is always exactly the same from internal tests to live publish. Why is it everytime there is some kind of bug people act like its the end of the world. They will obviously extend the time frame once they track down the issues.

Did I say the sky's falling? No. So do you have something intelligent to say or are you just back to white knight some more?

The internal test build absolutely should be the same as what is pushed live. Once the internal build is properly vetted, you package it and it goes live. Adding additional changes after the testing process defeats the purpose of having internal QA to begin with. If this becomes a regular practice at your studio, then it's indicitive of a systemic problem in your development pipeline.

The outcry over this specific bug is due to the fact that ZOS publicly stated that the cake would stack wth their XP boosts. It does not stack, period.

What you think it SHOULD be and what it actually IS are two different things.

No... what it actually is, is not what it is supposed to be. Sorry pal you need to check your fanboi privilege at the door on this one Zos dun goofed and needs to sort their s*#t out pronto

Phinix1 · April 2016

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Phinix1 wrote: »

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO wrote: »

Because a lot of us realize its just a game. I didnt pay for this cake. So it is bugged big deal.

I honestly can't tell if you are trolling here or if the connection simply doesn't occur to you how people are losing money on this. snip

How much money are we talking about here? $5? Kinda brings it into perspective doesnt it?

Friend, I really don't feel like derailing the positive turn this has taken by getting into a *** for tat over whether there is some arbitrary threshold under which people aren't entitled to grievances over financial loss. Under that flawed premise no grievance would be relevant unless it totaled in the millions, if you happened to be a billionaire.

I am simply happy to see this come to the best possible resolution. A confirmed correction of the problem AND an additional TWO days on the event!

HoloYoitsu wrote: »

I'll give you my PayPal, feel free to send me $5 for nothing. Kinda brings it into perspective doesn't it?

You sir, get an awesome.

Shader_Shibes · April 2016

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone!

We have an update for you on this issue. Please see our post, here. (Also quoted below.)

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone,

When we pushed the anniversary event live last night, we discovered that the Jubilee Cake XP buff stacking was not working as we intended. We are currently testing a fix that, once implemented, will allow for the intended XP buff stacking so you can reach a total possible increase of 185%. We plan to roll out this fix tomorrow (4/5). We’ll provide the exact time tomorrow, and notify everyone when the hotfix is complete.

We will also be extending the ESO anniversary event by two days, so it will now end on Tuesday, April 12th at 8PM EDT.

In this post, you’ll find a brief explanation of how XP buff stacking works in ESO, how it is supposed to be working with the Jubilee Cake XP buff versus what is actually happening in-game right now, and what we’re doing to fix the current issue.

How XP Buff Stacking Works in ESO
In ESO, all XP buffs stack with each other, with the exception of Psijic Ambrosia and the Crown Experience Scroll. Not counting the Jubilee Cake, these are the different types of XP buffs currently in the game.
Alliance War Keep buff – 5% XP buff (applies only to monster and player-character kills)

Crown Experience Scroll – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Psijic Ambrosia)

ESO Plus – 10% XP buff

Grouping buff – 10% XP buff

Psijic Ambrosia – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Crown Experience Scroll)

Rings of Mara buff – 10% XP buff

Exploration Trait XP buff – Varies depending on how many armor pieces have the Trait (applies only to exploration XP)

It is currently possible to stack XP buffs for a total possible increase of 85% for most types of content. There is normally a cap in place that prevents any event (a quest completion, a monster kill, etc.) from granting more than 10% of your total level value. For the anniversary event, that cap was raised from 10% to 30%.

How the Jubilee Cake XP Buff Works
The Jubilee Cake buff for the ESO anniversary event should be stacking with the following XP buffs:
Alliance War Keep buff

Crown Experience Scroll OR Psijic Ambrosia

ESO Plus

Grouping buff

Rings of Mara buff

Exploration Trait XP buff

With the Jubilee Cake buff, you should be getting an additional 100% plus the total possible 85% detailed above, for a grand total of 185%* as the highest possible XP buff increase during the anniversary event. That is not currently happening, though, and the percentage is capping out at 100%. We’re looking into why, as that is not intended.

*Please note: The Alliance War Keep XP buff applies only to monster and player-character kills, and the Exploration Trait XP buff applies only to exploration XP

As part of this hotfix, we will also be changing the Jubilee Cake buff so that it is not removed upon player-character death—this will make it a bit more useful in Cyrodiil and Imperial City.

Thank you all for your patience and dedication—now let’s eat some cake!

Kinnahz · April 2016

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone!

We have an update for you on this issue. Please see our post, here. (Also quoted below.)

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hi everyone,

When we pushed the anniversary event live last night, we discovered that the Jubilee Cake XP buff stacking was not working as we intended. We are currently testing a fix that, once implemented, will allow for the intended XP buff stacking so you can reach a total possible increase of 185%. We plan to roll out this fix tomorrow (4/5). We’ll provide the exact time tomorrow, and notify everyone when the hotfix is complete.

We will also be extending the ESO anniversary event by two days, so it will now end on Tuesday, April 12th at 8PM EDT.

In this post, you’ll find a brief explanation of how XP buff stacking works in ESO, how it is supposed to be working with the Jubilee Cake XP buff versus what is actually happening in-game right now, and what we’re doing to fix the current issue.

How XP Buff Stacking Works in ESO
In ESO, all XP buffs stack with each other, with the exception of Psijic Ambrosia and the Crown Experience Scroll. Not counting the Jubilee Cake, these are the different types of XP buffs currently in the game.
Alliance War Keep buff – 5% XP buff (applies only to monster and player-character kills)

Crown Experience Scroll – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Psijic Ambrosia)

ESO Plus – 10% XP buff

Grouping buff – 10% XP buff

Psijic Ambrosia – 50% XP buff (does not stack with Crown Experience Scroll)

Rings of Mara buff – 10% XP buff

Exploration Trait XP buff – Varies depending on how many armor pieces have the Trait (applies only to exploration XP)

It is currently possible to stack XP buffs for a total possible increase of 85% for most types of content. There is normally a cap in place that prevents any event (a quest completion, a monster kill, etc.) from granting more than 10% of your total level value. For the anniversary event, that cap was raised from 10% to 30%.

How the Jubilee Cake XP Buff Works
The Jubilee Cake buff for the ESO anniversary event should be stacking with the following XP buffs:
Alliance War Keep buff

Crown Experience Scroll OR Psijic Ambrosia

ESO Plus

Grouping buff

Rings of Mara buff

Exploration Trait XP buff

With the Jubilee Cake buff, you should be getting an additional 100% plus the total possible 85% detailed above, for a grand total of 185%* as the highest possible XP buff increase during the anniversary event. That is not currently happening, though, and the percentage is capping out at 100%. We’re looking into why, as that is not intended.

*Please note: The Alliance War Keep XP buff applies only to monster and player-character kills, and the Exploration Trait XP buff applies only to exploration XP

As part of this hotfix, we will also be changing the Jubilee Cake buff so that it is not removed upon player-character death—this will make it a bit more useful in Cyrodiil and Imperial City.

Thank you all for your patience and dedication—now let’s eat some cake!

What about all the people who have spent REAL money on Crown Scrolls? Not to mention all the people that went crazy and purchased heaps of Ambrosia Pots?