Ebonheart Chateau is disappointing

FlaviusVoyage · January 2017

Wreuntzylla wrote: »

FlaviusVoyage wrote: »

Pallmor wrote: »

EP's don't need nice manors because they're too busy kicking DC and AD ass to bother spending time at home.

Absolutely agree!! =D

Completely disagree. Of course EP needs places to kick back and chill from time to time.

EP don't need nice manors because we own all of AD's and DC's houses....

ShadowHvo · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Let me extend you, Mandi, and the rest of Zenimax Developer team a HUGE thank you for this awesome information! I cannot wait to see the change on the PTS/live!

Getsome122 · January 2017

ShadowHvo wrote: »

Rundown list of house features (Unfurnished)

- Serenity Falls (AD Manor)
1. River
2. Pool
3. Waterfall
4. Additional Servant House
5. Stables
6. Balconies from the main building AND second.
7. Large Two Story Building
8. Yard

- Daggerfall Overlook (DC Manor)
2. MASSIVE Overlook over the Iliac Bay
3. Fountain
4. Stable
5. Big Barn
6. Castle has fitting room, 3 stories including the Cellar.
7. Unique special hideaway entrance to the sea below from the cellar.
8. Yard

- Ebonheart Chateau (EP Manor)
1. Yard
2. Four Trees
3. One Big 3 story House with only one seperate room in the cellar (Essentially all commen Dunmer manors.)
4. A Barn
5. Fountain

... Seriously Zenimax, as a Dunmer Loyalist, this is the most disappointing thing in Housing, not to mention that we didn't even get a proper cave home like the Dark Brotherhood cave.

Also, I would like to say that the Description for the Ebonheart Chateau is outright lying, the Watchtower is not even accessible, you can't even craft a staircase out of tables to reach it, and there is not even a well either.

Honestly, why does the Ebonheart Chateau not have AT LEAST the same features as the other homes? Or at least give it something unique, we don't even have a lava flood! You could even add a crypt to the back of the yard, that would be cool..

Each of the houses is just a copy and paste of an existing major building in each of the main areas anyway. Not like they put much thought in to housing

Ra'Shtar · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Are there any plans to add a redguard manor in the future, or are these the only manors that will be available, as a suggestion the interior style of the manors in Abah's Landing would be most definitely worth 3 million gold. (Sulima mansion, hint hint wink wink)

Fudly_budly · January 2017

Dog gone good show posters! I was stunned you got noticed. awesome!

Blakeabutler_Blasius · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

That you for taking our concerns into consideration. It's great see the amount of response to feedback on this PTS.

The only thing as a guild leader is the lack of any kind of bedrooms. I really wanted to have this as our guild hall but it really just seems like we have gathering spaces. There are on individual spaces that could be separated from the larger rooms.

saf227_ESO · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

.....It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Actually, with proper insulation and good air flow, it should remain pretty cool.

ScooberSteve · January 2017

Didnt they just use pre existing structures? If thats the case i doubt they will change it

Majak · January 2017

I have coveted that house in stonefalls for a long time and was disappointed that there was no view of the lava, so I then decided on the Stros MKai island house , but once again, no view. the best view in that region is the Lighthouse but someone placed a huge rock to block that view, even though there is a high porch that it could be enjoyed from. the small island close by is inaccessible due to slaughter fish . for the prices being asked, I think better views aren't much to ask . please slide that huge rock down some so that the lighthouse is in view.

Majak · January 2017

please make the huge red Darkbrotherhood banners available too please

Icy · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

So we should expect to see this in 2.7.3? Can't wait!

Wolfchild07 · January 2017

Majak wrote: »

I have coveted that house in stonefalls for a long time and was disappointed that there was no view of the lava, so I then decided on the Stros MKai island house , but once again, no view. the best view in that region is the Lighthouse but someone placed a huge rock to block that view, even though there is a high porch that it could be enjoyed from. the small island close by is inaccessible due to slaughter fish . for the prices being asked, I think better views aren't much to ask . please slide that huge rock down some so that the lighthouse is in view.

Right in front of that island is actually an invisible wall. Disappointing.

Zenzuki · January 2017

Wolfchild07 wrote: »

Majak wrote: »

I have coveted that house in stonefalls for a long time and was disappointed that there was no view of the lava, so I then decided on the Stros MKai island house , but once again, no view. the best view in that region is the Lighthouse but someone placed a huge rock to block that view, even though there is a high porch that it could be enjoyed from. the small island close by is inaccessible due to slaughter fish . for the prices being asked, I think better views aren't much to ask . please slide that huge rock down some so that the lighthouse is in view.

Right in front of that island is actually an invisible wall. Disappointing.

Doh! That sucks! I had some nice plans for that little island!

ExcaliburESO · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Awesome, now im pretty sure im getting the Ebonheart over Daggerfall!!! Thank u for listening to us

Ralen · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

A huge thank you for listening to our request! Now we're happy :-)

Flameheart · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Awesome.

As a Dunmer I actually wanne watch my hegemony and enjoy the power to be a blessed one by the Tribunal.

PS and as a remark: As you were able to give ESO pretty nice visuals and especially light effects, it shouldn't be such surprising, that besides interior layout and furniture slot numbers, especially the view from such a house is a major point of interest :-)

Carbonised · January 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Thanks for listening to our feedback!

I assume this will go live on the PTS next update, so I'll have to wait and see how it looks, but at least a large step in the right direction.

Kallipsoe · January 2017

Knautilus wrote: »

@ZOS_MandiParker thank you.
Could you please redesign Old Mistveil Manor too?
It's disappointing that its interior is identical to Grymharth's Woe. It would have been nice if there was a basement for crafting lab in the manor.

I agree! Though I would prefer that they switched the Mistveil Manor home out with the Fighters guild building in Riften instead. IF they did that I would purchase the Manor. But as it stands now I will not unless the price drops well under 1 mil.

MattT1988 · January 2017

Kallipsoe wrote: »

Knautilus wrote: »

@ZOS_MandiParker thank you.
Could you please redesign Old Mistveil Manor too?
It's disappointing that its interior is identical to Grymharth's Woe. It would have been nice if there was a basement for crafting lab in the manor.

I agree! Though I would prefer that they switched the Mistveil Manor home out with the Fighters guild building in Riften instead. IF they did that I would purchase the Manor. But as it stands now I will not unless the price drops well under 1 mil.

Absolutely agree. After seeing a preview it simply isn't worth its price tag.

SlayerSyrena · January 2017

I went up in the EP Manor's tower today and the view of the volcano/lava flow was jaw-dropping!

(That being said, I'm still disappointed it's just the same floor plan as the Hlaalu House in Ebonheart. I want more private rooms and less open spaces ...)

waterfairy · January 2017

Lol you act like you'll be living at these places.

ShadowHvo · January 2017

SlayerSyrena wrote: »

I went up in the EP Manor's tower today and the view of the volcano/lava flow was jaw-dropping!

(That being said, I'm still disappointed it's just the same floor plan as the Hlaalu House in Ebonheart. I want more private rooms and less open spaces ...)

Luckily for that, we can use the large orc platforms to make walls and create new rooms. Thats what I am doing.

rivenjr · March 2017

I bought the Auridon Manor so I could quickly walk out my front door and murder AD.

disintegr8 · March 2017

I compared the Ebonheart and Daggerfall manors before choosing to buy the Daggerfall one based on the stables and outdoor workshop areas alone. Even Gardner House in Wayrest has stables and is only 1 million (so I also bought it, for my MW drop offs).

Pwnyridah · March 2017

I find the AD one too bright, the DC one too boring, the EP one has a dark gothic vibe and volcano. Great for my basement torture chamber!

Molydeus · March 2017

I considered Ebonheart Chateau, but the never-ending ash in the sky seemed like it would have gotten old. I like blue skies. Also, the tower wasn't done well--I don't know if you noticed but it's as quiet as a mouse up there. The courtyard is alive with the sounds of earthen temors and an angry volcano, but once you go up the tower the sounds totally vanish. It's like you're in a bubble sealed off from world below. That was the deciding factor for me, since I enjoy immersion. I bought Gardner House and eventually Daggerfall Overlook.

Tannus15 · March 2017

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Since you guys are adding towers anyway, can you make the Mathiisen Manor tower usable?

bloodthirstyvampire · March 2017

Ra'Shtar wrote: »

ZOS_MandiParker wrote: »

Hey folks! So, we discussed your feedback with our artists, and we decided to add a large tower to the Ebonheart Chateau similar to the one in the Daggerfall Overlook.

The tower is on the lava-side of the courtyard, and is tall enough to see the lava flow and part of the city and landscape, and it adds a small room to the base of the tower when you walk in, and then you can go up to the top of the tower through a door/trapdoor. It’s pretty cool! (I mean… it’s probably actually pretty warm there, next to the lava and all.)

Are there any plans to add a redguard manor in the future, or are these the only manors that will be available, as a suggestion the interior style of the manors in Abah's Landing would be most definitely worth 3 million gold. (Sulima mansion, hint hint wink wink)

Well hunding is basically a mannor

Chronicburn · March 2017

Whole housing system is a huge step back in mmo housing functionality

Tannus15 · March 2017

Chronicburn wrote: »

Whole housing system is a huge step back in mmo housing functionality

I'd say it's a huge step forward compared to literally any MMO which used the "hooks" system, so it depends on what you're comparing it o I guess.