Just a really good house in your opion thats all I want to know because I like them all but I would like to know more from the professionals, I’m mainly looking at manors or other big houses, but I wouldn’t mind if there is answers about any type.

VaranisArano wrote: »

The one you like, is the right price, and has enough housing slots for what you want to do with it.

Yeah, that's kind of an unhelpful answer, but it might help if we knew what you wanted. Is this for personal use? Guild house? Does it need to have tons of crafting stations in it? Do you want access to water? Are you buying with gold or crowns? Etc.

I’ve corrected the question to be more specific now

Currently, and also my main choices are DO + Moutnoth OR Earthtear

Marginis wrote: »

Are we talking currently available or ever available? Because that snowy Orc keep in Wrothgar... oh baby.

Bubwall wrote: »

Currently, and also my main choices are DO + Moutnoth OR Earthtear

Marginis wrote: »

Are we talking currently available or ever available? Because that snowy Orc keep in Wrothgar... oh baby.

For my part (and this is just my part, it's all just opinion after all), Mournoth Keep is a little too small and homey to be a great castle-like manor. I use it as my Orc's home, and it basically is just big enough for a small dueling arena, a bedroom, and a bar downstairs. Obviously this isn't all that you can do with it, or what you have to do with it, but I find that the space isn't enough for something more intensive.

Earthtear Cavern is great. I personally love it, and would make it the guildhall for my guild - it was at one point, even - but for the lack of structure. What with the furnishing limit, and the great openness of the space, along with the severe lack of structural furnishings like walls and floors (although there are some coming). I'm also not sure it goes with the theme of "castle" or "manor" so much as forsaken ruins. It's more ancient, even foreboding, than regal and formidable.

Daggerfall Outlook is probably the best option of the three you listed, as far as I think. It is a grand castle, has a great courtyard, is a notable home but doesn't have huge open spaces to deal with filling (so furnishing limits are less of an issue), and has a relatively neutral appearance, so can work with many different themes. The one issue I had with this when I was considering it as a guildhall (or just as buying the home in general) is that the interior was not to my liking. There wasn't really room, for example, for a great hall area with a giant long table for gatherings and such. However, if you can work within that interior space, it's a great choice.

Another one to consider would be the Forsaken Stronghold. It's not a notable home, so you'll have a little bit smaller furnishing limit, but in return, it's also a bit cheaper. It still has the Orc theme that Mournoth Keep does, so it looks strong and impressive with that amazing stone architecture. It's also a larger space, despite not being a notable home, so there's plenty of space for whatever you need.

If you prefer, Hunding's Palatial Hall is very luxurious, which, again, despite not being a notable home, has plenty of space. I mean, it comes with its own island. It has a much more eastern theme, and summery atmosphere, so I'm not sure that would fit the bill of what you're looking for, but it's definitely a great regal palace, and has a lot of interesting spaces to mess around with - a pool, a stable, a beach, and even a few areas that aren't immediately apparent.

Again, if the stone castle theme isn't as important, and notable is not necessary, Mathiisen Manor is a good choice. A little bit smaller, and on the less intimidating side, but it has a very classic appeal, feeling almost a bit Imperial themed, despite being clearly the work of Altmer. It has the same layout as a traditional guildhall, and a courtyard that wraps around the main building, with a pool in the back.

Strident Springs Demesne is only available if you have the Imperial Edition Upgrade, but it has arguably my favorite exterior in the game. It has a waterfall and pond (yes), a tower (double yes), and it goes all the way around the building. I've seen SO many good things come from this place, the best thing you can do is google custom homes made here. My one main issue is that the inside is a bit cramped, but with the proper furnishings you can really make something interesting out of it.

The only other one I'd look at that isn't a limited time offer is the notable home Ebonheart Chateau. It has a Dunmer theme and is right under a volcano, so the ashy air will always make the place a bit dark and foreboding, but if you don't mind that, it has the same practical potential as Daggerfall Outlook, with in my opinion a much nicer and more workable interior, and a slightly nicer layout. You can also have some fun with placing different furnishings all the way up on the volcano, between the lava flows, for a really cool look, like my storm senche in mine, overlooking the courtyard.

Marginis wrote: »

Bubwall wrote: »

Currently, and also my main choices are DO + Moutnoth OR Earthtear

Marginis wrote: »

Are we talking currently available or ever available? Because that snowy Orc keep in Wrothgar... oh baby.

For my part (and this is just my part, it's all just opinion after all), Mournoth Keep is a little too small and homey to be a great castle-like manor. I use it as my Orc's home, and it basically is just big enough for a small dueling arena, a bedroom, and a bar downstairs. Obviously this isn't all that you can do with it, or what you have to do with it, but I find that the space isn't enough for something more intensive.

Earthtear Cavern is great. I personally love it, and would make it the guildhall for my guild - it was at one point, even - but for the lack of structure. What with the furnishing limit, and the great openness of the space, along with the severe lack of structural furnishings like walls and floors (although there are some coming). I'm also not sure it goes with the theme of "castle" or "manor" so much as forsaken ruins. It's more ancient, even foreboding, than regal and formidable.

Daggerfall Outlook is probably the best option of the three you listed, as far as I think. It is a grand castle, has a great courtyard, is a notable home but doesn't have huge open spaces to deal with filling (so furnishing limits are less of an issue), and has a relatively neutral appearance, so can work with many different themes. The one issue I had with this when I was considering it as a guildhall (or just as buying the home in general) is that the interior was not to my liking. There wasn't really room, for example, for a great hall area with a giant long table for gatherings and such. However, if you can work within that interior space, it's a great choice.

Another one to consider would be the Forsaken Stronghold. It's not a notable home, so you'll have a little bit smaller furnishing limit, but in return, it's also a bit cheaper. It still has the Orc theme that Mournoth Keep does, so it looks strong and impressive with that amazing stone architecture. It's also a larger space, despite not being a notable home, so there's plenty of space for whatever you need.

If you prefer, Hunding's Palatial Hall is very luxurious, which, again, despite not being a notable home, has plenty of space. I mean, it comes with its own island. It has a much more eastern theme, and summery atmosphere, so I'm not sure that would fit the bill of what you're looking for, but it's definitely a great regal palace, and has a lot of interesting spaces to mess around with - a pool, a stable, a beach, and even a few areas that aren't immediately apparent.

Again, if the stone castle theme isn't as important, and notable is not necessary, Mathiisen Manor is a good choice. A little bit smaller, and on the less intimidating side, but it has a very classic appeal, feeling almost a bit Imperial themed, despite being clearly the work of Altmer. It has the same layout as a traditional guildhall, and a courtyard that wraps around the main building, with a pool in the back.

Strident Springs Demesne is only available if you have the Imperial Edition Upgrade, but it has arguably my favorite exterior in the game. It has a waterfall and pond (yes), a tower (double yes), and it goes all the way around the building. I've seen SO many good things come from this place, the best thing you can do is google custom homes made here. My one main issue is that the inside is a bit cramped, but with the proper furnishings you can really make something interesting out of it.

The only other one I'd look at that isn't a limited time offer is the notable home Ebonheart Chateau. It has a Dunmer theme and is right under a volcano, so the ashy air will always make the place a bit dark and foreboding, but if you don't mind that, it has the same practical potential as Daggerfall Outlook, with in my opinion a much nicer and more workable interior, and a slightly nicer layout. You can also have some fun with placing different furnishings all the way up on the volcano, between the lava flows, for a really cool look, like my storm senche in mine, overlooking the courtyard.

Thanks mate. the thing with daggerfall tho is that the interior space is pretty small so what would you decide if you wanted a huge interior space but you also want a castle like thing and with a big green courtyard (yeah i know, i sound very picky but zos just adds flaws to their homes to make us buy multiple at a time )?


(By the way I’m not really into the mer types)

Bubwall wrote: »

Marginis wrote: »

Bubwall wrote: »

Currently, and also my main choices are DO + Moutnoth OR Earthtear

Marginis wrote: »

Are we talking currently available or ever available? Because that snowy Orc keep in Wrothgar... oh baby.

For my part (and this is just my part, it's all just opinion after all), Mournoth Keep is a little too small and homey to be a great castle-like manor. I use it as my Orc's home, and it basically is just big enough for a small dueling arena, a bedroom, and a bar downstairs. Obviously this isn't all that you can do with it, or what you have to do with it, but I find that the space isn't enough for something more intensive.

Earthtear Cavern is great. I personally love it, and would make it the guildhall for my guild - it was at one point, even - but for the lack of structure. What with the furnishing limit, and the great openness of the space, along with the severe lack of structural furnishings like walls and floors (although there are some coming). I'm also not sure it goes with the theme of "castle" or "manor" so much as forsaken ruins. It's more ancient, even foreboding, than regal and formidable.

Daggerfall Outlook is probably the best option of the three you listed, as far as I think. It is a grand castle, has a great courtyard, is a notable home but doesn't have huge open spaces to deal with filling (so furnishing limits are less of an issue), and has a relatively neutral appearance, so can work with many different themes. The one issue I had with this when I was considering it as a guildhall (or just as buying the home in general) is that the interior was not to my liking. There wasn't really room, for example, for a great hall area with a giant long table for gatherings and such. However, if you can work within that interior space, it's a great choice.

Another one to consider would be the Forsaken Stronghold. It's not a notable home, so you'll have a little bit smaller furnishing limit, but in return, it's also a bit cheaper. It still has the Orc theme that Mournoth Keep does, so it looks strong and impressive with that amazing stone architecture. It's also a larger space, despite not being a notable home, so there's plenty of space for whatever you need.

If you prefer, Hunding's Palatial Hall is very luxurious, which, again, despite not being a notable home, has plenty of space. I mean, it comes with its own island. It has a much more eastern theme, and summery atmosphere, so I'm not sure that would fit the bill of what you're looking for, but it's definitely a great regal palace, and has a lot of interesting spaces to mess around with - a pool, a stable, a beach, and even a few areas that aren't immediately apparent.

Again, if the stone castle theme isn't as important, and notable is not necessary, Mathiisen Manor is a good choice. A little bit smaller, and on the less intimidating side, but it has a very classic appeal, feeling almost a bit Imperial themed, despite being clearly the work of Altmer. It has the same layout as a traditional guildhall, and a courtyard that wraps around the main building, with a pool in the back.

Strident Springs Demesne is only available if you have the Imperial Edition Upgrade, but it has arguably my favorite exterior in the game. It has a waterfall and pond (yes), a tower (double yes), and it goes all the way around the building. I've seen SO many good things come from this place, the best thing you can do is google custom homes made here. My one main issue is that the inside is a bit cramped, but with the proper furnishings you can really make something interesting out of it.

The only other one I'd look at that isn't a limited time offer is the notable home Ebonheart Chateau. It has a Dunmer theme and is right under a volcano, so the ashy air will always make the place a bit dark and foreboding, but if you don't mind that, it has the same practical potential as Daggerfall Outlook, with in my opinion a much nicer and more workable interior, and a slightly nicer layout. You can also have some fun with placing different furnishings all the way up on the volcano, between the lava flows, for a really cool look, like my storm senche in mine, overlooking the courtyard.

Thanks mate. the thing with daggerfall tho is that the interior space is pretty small so what would you decide if you wanted a huge interior space but you also want a castle like thing and with a big green courtyard (yeah i know, i sound very picky but zos just adds flaws to their homes to make us buy multiple at a time )?


(By the way I’m not really into the mer types)

Out of those options, Daggerfall Overlook is probably your best bet, and you can just deal with the interior. Otherwise, you're compromising on another aspect.

I did not mention three others (all notable) that might work though so I'll do that now.

The new Colassal Aldmeri Grotto, despite its name, doesn't really have an elven theme. It has some more new looking ruins for a bit of that castle-like vibe, and a large space with multiple ships (if you like boats), but with that large space can come with the same issues Earthtear has. This house is not out yet last I checked but it's on PTS and should come soon.

Hakkvild's High Hall has a Nordic motif, so be aware of that, and a primary feature is its tunnel system, so I'm not sure how much it fits your theme, but if you can accept that, its main building is excellent for a great hall and the exterior has plenty of space you can utilize, and some ruins just begging to be made into a dueling arena. I think this one is still available but I always forget if it was limited time or not.

The house that I think would be absolutely perfect for you though - the snowy Orc one - is called Pariah's Pinnacle. It has an Orc motif, just like both Earthtear Cavern and Mournoth Keep, is a notable home, has a very grand great hall. As long as the snow is okay by you, I think this is the best choice. It is however a limited time house, and not available through the crown store anymore. Despite this, I have heard of players who have contacted support and been told they can still get some houses even though they aren't available anymore. You might be able to try this if you like Pariah's Pinnacle, just no guarantees.

The 'best house to get' is the one you like the most!