Congratulations Zenimax

DYSEQTA · March 2014

After playing Aldemeri Domion and Ebonheart Pact during beta I decided to play Daggerfall Covenant for launch so I could experience something new.

Not only has this launch been remarkably good, considering MMO launches as a rule suffer major issues, but the DC areas and quests have just been a pleasure to play.

After much fuss was made about AD having the best starting zone I must say that I am pleasantly surprised to find I beg to differ

The DC starting zone I have found far more enjoyable.

All in all I am very impressed with Zenimax and what they have achieved today. Congratulations and here's hoping this is a sign of what we can expect going forward from them.

Trevyn · March 2014

I concur.

Anastasia · March 2014

DYSEQTA wrote: »

After playing Aldemeri Domion and Ebonheart Pact during beta I decided to play Daggerfall Covenant for launch so I could experience something new.

Not only has this launch been remarkably good, considering MMO launches as a rule suffer major issues, but the DC areas and quests have just been a pleasure to play...
In strong agreement! I had such a great time getting in this morning and just exploring and picking up a few quests -- loved being able to go back to the island as well. Smooth gameplay, not one glitch for me - great fps...immersion was interesting and wahhhhh - I want more play time ^-^. Big congratulations on this day to all Zenimax staff!!!

Chuzpah · March 2014

I also agree, I only had one minor issue that caused me to log but that was it after several hours of playing! Well done!

METALPUNKS · March 2014

I agree. This is going very smooth!!

Greyhaven · March 2014

yep great launch as far as stability goes there are a couple of design decisions that are proving to be challenges but those are due to having so many people in one area at a time and should fix themselves.

XecMai · March 2014

Completely agree.

Orchish · March 2014

I too find DC the most enjoyable, and not just because i'm an Orc either.

riverdragon72 · March 2014

Amazingly smooth launch. Server opened at 6 am for me, log in was smooth, and the only glitches I've come across are the ritual quest for the queen is bugged and an anchor that is bugged after the crew died halfway through it and it's stuck.

RedTalon · March 2014

Glad your enjoying Daggerfall.

But agree overall a very smooth release, lets hope it stays that way and I'm sure it will

Imryll · March 2014

No major problems for my husband or me, either. Thank you, ZOSfolk, for a very fun day.

grimbane · March 2014

I think I know the anchor your talking about, I was on a hill next to it and lighting struck the ground and a storm atroarch appeared. But then nothing after I killed it

Kroin · March 2014

Yeah i have to agree i never had an MMO start that was that good, nearly no lags only 1 disc in 8 hours ( and i could reconnect immediately) and till lvl 10 in dc not one bug in quests.

Zargorius · March 2014

The launch was very smooth for me as well. Char creation zoom bug solved by relogging after creating a random char, a door that wouldn't open solved by relogging and 1 lag spike in 9 hours of gaming - that's pretty damn good in my books!
Well done Zenimax

Ekeiram · March 2014

I have the same experience.
I loved The AD starting zone, but wanted to try something new. And DC was een better. What a great time did we have yesterday.
I had tot log three times over, and My husband got stuck in a bridge ( I thought it was rather funny

) but overall very very very smooth.

cant wait for this evening ( it s morning here ) when I finished work, have the kids in bed en can play again.

Bladefyr · March 2014

I too must offer kudos to Zenimax. I was worried after some of the unfixed bugs through three betas, but the launch was great! I was able to get on at 6:45 am EDT and played for over 20 hours with my guild with nary a hiccup. We have some minor annoyance at some of the loot drops, but that is it.

So far I am a satisfied customer!

mountaintree · March 2014

I should also say congratulations to the team of developers and writers at ZeniMax, not only for a relatively smooth early launch, but for an incredibly fun and immersive game with an overwhelming amount of potential.

I can remember when The Elder Scrolls Morrowind first came out, I became immersed in the lore and the character potential of the game. I am sure I am not alone in this, but I remember saying to numerous people around that time that it would be incredible to be able to play in that expansive world with friends--other player characters to cooperatively quest with. That hope only grew as the next two Elder Scrolls installments were released. It was that hopeful excitement that brought me to ESO Beta and now that launch is here, I wanted to take the opportunity to say well done!

I will likely take the opportunity to mention all that in other forums, but I wanted to chime my congratulations here too since I had a similar experience to other posters in this thread, after playing several of the beta events. The Daggerfall Covenant starting area, and Daggerfall proper, is a rich, impressive, and awesome game area. While I enjoyed the Ebonheart Pact starting areas a bit more in terms of landscape (and perhaps nostalgia), I found after playing each beginning zone that the Daggerfall Covenant had some of the best early-level content and writing in the game. That's why I chose to launch there yesterday during early release, and I have not been disappointed.

There are obviously bugs that need to be worked out (I have so far been unable to complete two quests in the path from 1-12), and some of the character shifts are a bit severe (such as Captain Kaleen going instantly from my character's best friend to despising him), but overall--and as a start--this game has been immensely impressive and the potential is truly exciting.

@mountaintree‌

Haxer · March 2014

Could not agree more! I had absolutely amazing experience yesterday. Only day one, and it was absolutely incredible. It played so well, even trying to push the limits, 200+ people on screen in Cyrodil by the end of the night, and still not even a hiccup. Certainly nothing is ever perfect, (I fell through the map once XD) but overall I am extremely impressed with how well early launch went.

I look forward to playing for a long time to come. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

breakurface · March 2014

XecMai wrote: »

Completely agree.

ManiacMcLaughton · March 2014

Not only do I agree on the "congrats for a great launch", I also want to express my happiness to see a "I'm not complaining" thread.

Seer · March 2014

stuck in 1 progression blocking bug for 4 hours. Congrats!

Xionar · March 2014

Seer wrote: »

stuck in 1 progression blocking bug for 4 hours. Congrats!

It is Impossible to be entirely blocked from progressing. Simply leave the area and find a quest elsewhere. Go back to that one later to check if it's working, or after a server restart/patch. There is no reason to stand in the same area waiting for a quest to work for 4 hours.

Definitely one of the smoothest launches I've been a part of, especially connection/performance wise. There's always going to be some quest bugs at the start, but I'm quite happy with the performance of the game and servers overall, So definitely congrats on what I would consider to be quite the successful launch.

Fetch · March 2014

I too played AD in the Beta. I planned to play DC at launch and wanted a fresh experience.

I really enjoyed AD though and was having second thoughts about DC. Now I am glad I stuck with DC. Very enjoyable and outside of a few visual glitches has been very smooth.

Good job guys.

RedRum69 · March 2014

Great experience from the first minute

Thanks Zenimax for this prestigious moment

@DYSEQTA : I totally agree

For The COVENANT!!!

ItISLupus · April 2014

I agree. Rather smooth, however this is pre launch. Wait til next weekend when we get the rest of the horde

$Cliffracer$ · April 2014

Thank you ZOS, really good work

dabbourism · April 2014

MORE DESERT ZOS , GIVE ME MORE DESERT

Zessan · April 2014

I can only second this as well.
Some small bugs but nothing serious.
The game is so smooth, and incredibly beautiful and awesome.
Keep up the good work

Backrub · April 2014

Completely agree, incredibly smooth launch!

During all of the betas I've been in I have played as a High Elf in AD. Even though I very much like both the race and the faction, I decided to try something new at launch. Now I'm an Imperial in DC. Still not sure if I'll stick with them, though. I'm having a very difficult time deciding which race and faction. They're all great!

I've also created a character on EP side to check out some starting zones, and it's such a wonderful thing to see. The fact that all three factions have such unique atmospheres. Sometimes it's even hard to believe you're still in the same game.

This sure is the MMO I have always been waiting for, and I'm a major fan of the subscription model. I hope they never go F2P.

Backrub · April 2014

ItISLupus wrote: »

I agree. Rather smooth, however this is pre launch. Wait til next weekend when we get the rest of the horde

I've been thinking about this, too. Do you really think there will be THAT many extra players at launch day 04/04? Won't most have preordered it and have at least 3 days early access while the rest wait a few days/weeks for reviews etc.?

Ofc, I could be totally wrong. I just suppose only a minority of people would decide to buy the game at launch.

Disinterests · April 2014

Being a first time player, I went and just explored all the way up to the lvl 40+ areas. No game is this beautiful.