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New character classes after 3 years of stagnation

Lithlo
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Dear Zos -

JADED and FED UP does not even begin to cover it. So to be fair, lets start from the beginning.

After playing Beta, I remember pre-ordering the game I was so impressed. I remember creating my first character, a tank. I was hooked, captivated and delighted. I remember starting up the Storm Guides guild, probably the oldest international guild on the EU server. I remember meeting people and inviting them to my guild, because they were just as excited, and like me, could not wait to pay their subs. By the time I got to my 8th character, I was still loving the game, v16's all of them. (That's 128 Veteran levels of game play, not noob grinding, for those that don't know.).

So much changed. Vet levels got nuked through sheer apathy (I was one of thousands that thought that was a terrible idea, but no-one listened). Mechanics goal posts were shifted, rearranged, then shifted again. Still I paid my subs. I even spent crowns buying 2 more character slots, to build and play another 2 unsurprisingly familiar classes. Stam build this, magicka build that...blah blah blah. And this level 50 max-cap thing? I totally DO NOT FEEL like I am progressing anymore. You can grind to level 50 in like 2 days now, and that's what everyone is doing. The first question people ask my guild when they join, is 'how quickly can I max level. Gosh I remember the early days of people asking totally different questions - sad really, something has been lost.

3 years into the game, and we still have the same old 4 classes we had to start with. Zos, in your ambitious vision to promote the New ZosWorld Order of DLC variety and new content, you have missed the most obvious progression in the game that has been crying out for ages. Character classes. Shame on you folks! Shame!

Do you think we are absolute idiots to sell us 4 more character slots, that allow us to play the same classes again? We are sick and tired of fiddling and faffing our builds to get an inevitable Stam or Magicka build out of 4 classes. The 'Feed them Cake' (literally and figuratively) attitude has to go. Get real and at least indicate to the community that your heads are not shoved up that dark tunnel where even ogres are afraid to go?

How about alternate character classes like a druid as a healing type, with new spells and abilities. A dark necromancer or magician to balance the Sorc class. A paladin or berzerker to add spice to the DK class. A new thieving type, or even a hardcore assassin would be a nice change to a nightblade.

Hell, I would even pay crowns to own a new character class.

I remember paying subs. Now, not a chance in hell I am going to pay subs again until you, dear beloved Zos, wake up and remember .. us.

GIVE US MORE CLASSES PLEASE!

[Edit to remove mention of petition]
Edited by [Deleted User] on November 10, 2016 2:08PM
  • SickDuck
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    No we don't. No need to shout.
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  • JD2013
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    Who's "we?"

    Because you sure aren't demanding on my behalf.

    New classes would be ok but I would rather have Spellcrafting, thanks :smile:
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    Crafting bag OP! ZOS nerf pls!
  • UrQuan
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    I don't want to see more classes (partly because I'd need more character slots), and I'd much rather see new skill lines added that any class can get access to (like the guild skill lines)

    [Edit to remove mention of petition]
    Edited by [Deleted User] on November 7, 2016 7:25PM
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  • FLuFFyxMuFFiN
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    I don't want to see more classes (partly because I'd need more character slots), and I'd much rather see new skill lines added that any class can get access to (like the guild skill lines)

    Same. I don't wanna have to delete characters just to reroll a new class
    Edited by [Deleted User] on November 7, 2016 7:26PM
  • Sallington
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    The last thing ESO needs right now is a new class.
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  • IrishGirlGamer
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    Not a high priority for me, either. But spellcrafting ... yeah, that would be awesome.

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    #addwardenclass

    [Edit to remove mention of petition]
    Edited by [Deleted User] on November 7, 2016 7:28PM
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  • alephthiago
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    But yeah 100% agree, im extremelly bored of the same 4 classes, skill lines and mechanics.

    "You need to balance those 4 classes before adding new ones" doesnt cut it, its the poor excuse everyone who is afraid of new stuff gives.

    [Edit to remove mention of petition]
    Edited by [Deleted User] on November 7, 2016 7:28PM
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  • newtinmpls
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    I disagree.

    No new classes.

    NO CLASSES period!!!

    All skills for anyone!
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    newtinmpls wrote: »
    I disagree.

    No new classes.

    NO CLASSES period!!!

    All skills for anyone!

    Oh Divines that would just be terrible!
    Sweetrolls for all!

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    Order of Sithis
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    Crafting bag OP! ZOS nerf pls!
  • Xrucible
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    You must be an expert in all the variations for the current classes.. I'm impressed OP..
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  • binho
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    Absolutely!
    Keep the game exciting!
    New classes please!
  • Bouldercleave
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    You have made ONE post on the forums and it happens to be a rant on what "WE" DEMAND?

    You do not speak for me, and frankly, you don't speak for the community either.

    NOT signed by me as there are far better options out there than just adding more classes and creating a LARGER imbalance in the game.
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    Rather bugfixes before ANYTHING else.
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  • STEVIL
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    i dont want new classes.

    thanks anyway.
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    Lol - Thanks Antonio ;)
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    We? Demand? Good way to start a topic and make friends OP.....
  • [Deleted User]
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    Lithlo wrote: »
    Lol - Thanks Antonio ;)
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  • Bouldercleave
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    Lithlo wrote: »
    Lol - Thanks Antonio ;)
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  • Khenarthi
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    I don't want to see more classes (partly because I'd need more character slots), and I'd much rather see new skill lines added that any class can get access to (like the guild skill lines)

    Same. I don't wanna have to delete characters just to reroll a new class

    Same here. No more classes please, I'm attached to my existing characters.
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  • MasterSpatula
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    I really have zero interest in learning a new class, learning to counter a new class, or dealing with all-new balance issues of a new class.

    Some times, more isn't better. I'd rather see what we have refined and improved than time be spent on just giving us more.

    I guess I just don't get how new classes would improve my experience, and I can actually see how they might detract from it.
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  • andreasranasen
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    Maybe not new classes. But new skill lines. Everything in the game is getting so repetitive.
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  • Soafee
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    While i'm still new to the game I completely agree with this. Even if you make a alt it all feels the same because anyone can use anything. I shouldn't be getting bored this quickly, but it is what it is. So many replies on here don't even make any sense.. Why wouldn't you want them to bring more to the game? They need to offer people more to keep people playing. It seems so many of you want this game to fail or something.
    Edited by Soafee on November 7, 2016 7:52PM
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  • Pirhana7_ESO
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    Lithlo wrote: »
    Dear Zos -

    JADED and FED UP does not even begin to cover it. So to be fair, lets start from the beginning.

    After playing Beta, I remember pre-ordering the game I was so impressed. I remember creating my first character, a tank. I was hooked, captivated and delighted. I remember starting up the Storm Guides guild, probably the oldest international guild on the EU server. I remember meeting people and inviting them to my guild, because they were just as excited, and like me, could not wait to pay their subs. By the time I got to my 8th character, I was still loving the game, v16's all of them. (That's 128 Veteran levels of game play, not noob grinding, for those that don't know.).

    So much changed. Vet levels got nuked through sheer apathy (I was one of thousands that thought that was a terrible idea, but no-one listened). Mechanics goal posts were shifted, rearranged, then shifted again. Still I paid my subs. I even spent crowns buying 2 more character slots, to build and play another 2 unsurprisingly familiar classes. Stam build this, magicka build that...blah blah blah. And this level 50 max-cap thing? I totally DO NOT FEEL like I am progressing anymore. You can grind to level 50 in like 2 days now, and that's what everyone is doing. The first question people ask my guild when they join, is 'how quickly can I max level. Gosh I remember the early days of people asking totally different questions - sad really, something has been lost.

    3 years into the game, and we still have the same old 4 classes we had to start with. Zos, in your ambitious vision to promote the New ZosWorld Order of DLC variety and new content, you have missed the most obvious progression in the game that has been crying out for ages. Character classes. Shame on you folks! Shame!

    Do you think we are absolute idiots to sell us 4 more character slots, that allow us to play the same classes again? We are sick and tired of fiddling and faffing our builds to get an inevitable Stam or Magicka build out of 4 classes. The 'Feed them Cake' (literally and figuratively) attitude has to go. Get real and at least indicate to the community that your heads are not shoved up that dark tunnel where even ogres are afraid to go?

    How about alternate character classes like a druid as a healing type, with new spells and abilities. A dark necromancer or magician to balance the Sorc class. A paladin or berzerker to add spice to the DK class. A new thieving type, or even a hardcore assassin would be a nice change to a nightblade.

    Hell, I would even pay crowns to own a new character class.

    I remember paying subs. Now, not a chance in hell I am going to pay subs again until you, dear beloved Zos, wake up and remember .. us.

    GIVE US MORE CLASSES PLEASE!

    [Edit to remove mention of petition]

    Just wait for Camelot Unchained to be finished next year, it will launch with 30 classes and a Crafter only class
  • DHale
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    I have played 2 years 7 months I don't want any new classes. Until they fix the first 4. Nuff said.
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  • Lightninvash
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    new class nah ill take a pass on this one. it would take 3 years before they could begin to balance it and would break more than fixed
  • SHADOW2KK
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    Um whose we OP?

    Speak for yourself, some of us are still waiting for them to balance as much as possible the existing classes, and you want more?
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  • Armitas
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    So it's been over two years and if we were playing any other game we might be seeing that sort of thing, but not here. We haven't even had an expansion for existing characters yet. They have changed the functionality or replaced some skills but they haven't been expanded. Truth is we still haven't overcome beta in many cases. For example combat was smoother in beta than it is now. I think you need to give this game a handicap of about 4-5 years in comparing it with a time table of expectations for other games.
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  • Kendaric
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    I wouldn't mind a few new classes, especially without the "magic" abilities. However, I think ESO would be better served by new skill lines that are available to anyone.
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    • Majic
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      Oh please. The proper format for demands such as these is as follows:

      "ZeniMax Online Studios, I COMMAND you to give me ______!"

      Then you use the Magic Word. For reference, the Magic Word is...

      "NOW!!!" :D


      Edited by Majic on November 7, 2016 8:08PM
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