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Unsure of how something you read in the natch potes will affect certain gameplay aspects?

Unhappy with something you read in the natch potes and want to gather solid evidence/numbers to support your belief?

Want to wear gold jewelry/armor/weapons without having to grind and pretend that you're living a lifestyle that you can't afford on the live servers?

Are you impatient and want to experience brand new content the earliest you can?

Then participate in the PTS and provide constructive feedback in the PTS forums! That way hopefully most major bugs/imbalances can be addressed before the new update hits the live servers.

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  • Kuramas9tails
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    What about console players?
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      New PSN name: SundariTheLast. Proud seller in RedEye Empire, PURPLE GANG and Backalley Trading.
      AD High Elf Mageblade DPS (General)(Former Empress) -- Stormproof/VMOL, VHOF, VDSA completion
      AD Khajiit Mageblade DPS -- Flawless Conquerer
      FOR THE QUEEN!
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    • AlienSlof
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      SaltySudd wrote: »
      Then participate in the PTS and provide constructive feedback in the PTS forums! That way hopefully most major bugs/imbalances can be addressed before the new update hits the live servers.

      Only IF they bother to listen to feedback...

      RIP Atherton, my beautiful little gentle friend, my Shining Light. I will miss you forever. Without you I am a hollow shell.
    • Gnozo
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      You mean all the bugs/imbalances we tell them in week 1 from pts and they still go live anyway?

      Sloads, storage chests getting deleted when a char gets deleted, etc....

      Ye, doing my part but ZOS isnt.
      Edited by Gnozo on January 21, 2019 2:41PM
    • Sanctuary_Reaper
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      Kuramas9tails wrote: »
      What about console players?
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      The choice is easy ;)

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    • Elwendryll
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      I'm very excited. I've been waiting for this PTS. Khajiit main btw.
      Edited by Elwendryll on January 21, 2019 2:44PM
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      Main character: Qojikrin - Khajiit Sorcerer Tank/Stamina DD - since March 25, 2015.
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      Member of Brave Cat Trade, Panda Division and Toadhuggers.

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    • Suddwrath
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      AlienSlof wrote: »
      Only IF they bother to listen to feedback...
      Gnozo wrote: »
      You mean all the bugs/imbalances we tell them in week 1 from pts and they still go live anyway?

      It definitely feels disheartening when ZOS ignores some of the feedback and pushes it to the live servers anyways, but providing feedback is still better than providing none. Especially when there are some players in the community who understand how certain changes may affect the game better than the developers do. So the more who participate in the PTS the more likely it is that major bugs and imbalances can be found.
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      And when you do, here's three tips that helped me.

      1. ZOS swaps between EU and NA characters every few weeks. So if your characters aren't there, wait a bit or make a new character.

      2. If you make a new character, there's a drop down menu you can select to create a Template Character that is max level with all the gear/mats in the game.

      3. If you log onto ESO and you freak out because you are missing stuff, your daily log in rewards arent quite right, or primetime PC/NA Vivec is empty, double check to make sure you didn't accidently log onto the PTS instead of the Live server. Yeah, I've done this...
    • Morgul667
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      Been there done that.

      constructive feedback and extensive discussions were ignored

      Major bug went live, it was a breaking point between zos and me

    • Kuramas9tails
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      Sanctuary_Reaper wrote: »
      Kuramas9tails wrote: »
      What about console players?
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      The choice is easy ;)

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      If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.
        Your friendly neighborhood crazy cat lady of ESO
        New PSN name: SundariTheLast. Proud seller in RedEye Empire, PURPLE GANG and Backalley Trading.
        AD High Elf Mageblade DPS (General)(Former Empress) -- Stormproof/VMOL, VHOF, VDSA completion
        AD Khajiit Mageblade DPS -- Flawless Conquerer
        FOR THE QUEEN!
        PS4/NA
      • Suddwrath
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        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.

        There are a few companies which offer payment plans for their PCs, so if you can't afford to build one and pay for all of the parts upfront you could try going with financing and pay anywhere between $50-200/month depending on the specs of the build.

        But coming from someone who had over 2000 hours on Xbox and recently switched to PC, again...JUST DO IT!
        Edited by Suddwrath on January 21, 2019 2:56PM
      • ArchMikem
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        SaltySudd wrote: »
        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.

        There are a few companies which offer payment plans for their PCs, so if you can't afford to build one and pay for all of the parts upfront you could try going with financing and pay anywhere between $50-200/month depending on the specs of the build.

        Ew nooooo. There are already too many bills to pay in order to just live, things like furniture and electronics don't need to be added onto it all. Having a great PC is, of course, great, but only if you can afford it up front.
        CP2,100 Master Explorer - AvA Two Star Warlord - Console Peasant - Khajiiti Aficionado - The Clan
        Quest Objective: OMG Go Talk To That Kitty!
      • Sanctuary_Reaper
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        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        Sanctuary_Reaper wrote: »
        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        What about console players?
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        The choice is easy ;)

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        If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.

        I would love to help you out, but unfortunatley i have a goverment to keep, and all my taxes go to them to fritter away needlessley.

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        ArchMikem wrote: »
        Ew nooooo. There are already too many bills to pay in order to just live, things like furniture and electronics don't need to be added onto it all. Having a great PC is, of course, great, but only if you can afford it up front.

        Oh for sure. I 100% agree that it is better to pay for everything upfront. But if someone has the room in their budget to afford another payment it gives them an option other than saving up for several months before they can get a PC.
      • Ohhgrizyyy
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        Do racial changes go live today on the PTS or?
        Playing on PS4 NA server and current characters are CP 750

        Lvl 50 EP High Elf Magsorc PvP (outdated)
        Lvl 50 EP Wood Elf Nightblade (Currently my crafter)
        Lvl 50 EP High Elf Magplar PvP (outdated healbot)
        Lvl 50 EP Redguard Stam DK PvE (updating)
        Lvl 50 EP Dark Elf Mag DK PvP

        All my builds are outdated...I quit for a year lmao

        PSN ID: SDL_Griz
      • mb10
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        PTS?

        Thats the Hodor training ground so they can post "world's first" 20 minutes after new DLC launch
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        I think players will be surprised at how little of an impact the racial passives actually have...

        The only option that got the shaft is Dunmer Magicka DK, but I will re roll to Breton or Altmer depending on my DPS testing in PTS and it will be fine.

        Everything else looks good to me.
        Playing since beta...
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        AlienSlof wrote: »
        SaltySudd wrote: »
        Then participate in the PTS and provide constructive feedback in the PTS forums! That way hopefully most major bugs/imbalances can be addressed before the new update hits the live servers.

        Only IF they bother to listen to feedback...
        This is my obnoxious reminder that listen =/= act on. Someone can listen to something but that doesn't mean they will act on or do exactly what is said by the person.

        @Turelus - EU PC Megaserver
        "Don't count on others for help. In the end each of us is in this alone. The survivors are those who know how to look out for themselves."
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      • Kuramas9tails
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        Sanctuary_Reaper wrote: »
        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        Sanctuary_Reaper wrote: »
        Kuramas9tails wrote: »
        What about console players?
        giphy.gif

        The choice is easy ;)

        8529538_R_Z001A?$Web$&$DefaultPDP570$
        If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.

        I would love to help you out, but unfortunatley i have a goverment to keep, and all my taxes go to them to fritter away needlessley.
        I have a government and student loans. Ewwww.
          Your friendly neighborhood crazy cat lady of ESO
          New PSN name: SundariTheLast. Proud seller in RedEye Empire, PURPLE GANG and Backalley Trading.
          AD High Elf Mageblade DPS (General)(Former Empress) -- Stormproof/VMOL, VHOF, VDSA completion
          AD Khajiit Mageblade DPS -- Flawless Conquerer
          FOR THE QUEEN!
          PS4/NA
        • Idinuse
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          I’m sorry but ever since the hundreds of ignored Templar feedback pages I’ve lost all incentive to waste my time instead of actually playing what I’m paying for. Freed up the space of PTS, thank you very much.
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        • Peekachu99
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          mb10 wrote: »
          PTS?

          Thats the Hodor training ground so they can post "world's first" 20 minutes after new DLC launch

          For some PTS stands for: Pretentiousness Training Simulator.
        • adriant1978
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          Turelus wrote: »
          AlienSlof wrote: »
          SaltySudd wrote: »
          Then participate in the PTS and provide constructive feedback in the PTS forums! That way hopefully most major bugs/imbalances can be addressed before the new update hits the live servers.

          Only IF they bother to listen to feedback...
          This is my obnoxious reminder that listen =/= act on. Someone can listen to something but that doesn't mean they will act on or do exactly what is said by the person.

          I think what might go a long way here would be a little more two way communication.

          Of course I appreciate that they can't reply individually to each and every person who gives feedback, but some response to bigger and widely discussed points would be nice.

          "We appreciate the feedback on X but it is working as intended, the impact on Y needs to be considered, we feel that Z is an acceptable workaround at this time, etc" would IMO come off better than what currently feels like radio silence between PTS iterations.
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          After the waste of time of the last few pts. I will just sit this one out and see if it is worth to waste 100GB and my time on the pts.
          Ice Furnace: This item set now grants Spell Damage, rather than Weapon Damage for the 4 piece bonus
          - Update 23
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          mb10 wrote: »
          PTS?

          Thats the Hodor training ground so they can post "world's first" 20 minutes after new DLC launch

          Let people have fun.
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          I beta-tested this game and refused to play at launch. That should tell you all you need to know re: how I feel about providing feedback to this company. ;)
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          ArchMikem wrote: »
          SaltySudd wrote: »
          Kuramas9tails wrote: »
          If you could donate your tax return to me I would appreciate it. It would go towards the "PC Master race" cause.

          There are a few companies which offer payment plans for their PCs, so if you can't afford to build one and pay for all of the parts upfront you could try going with financing and pay anywhere between $50-200/month depending on the specs of the build.

          Ew nooooo. There are already too many bills to pay in order to just live, things like furniture and electronics don't need to be added onto it all. Having a great PC is, of course, great, but only if you can afford it up front.

          As someone who uses both console and pc, my console gaming costs me way more to maintain. Updating consoles every few years when they finally discontinue the old one, and constantly having to buy new accessories because of the crappy quality....
        • Odovacar
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          We wish could... :( <-- Xbox :( <-- Playstation
          Edited by Odovacar on January 21, 2019 3:43PM
        • Tetrafy
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          kojou wrote: »
          I think players will be surprised at how little of an impact the racial passives actually have...

          The only option that got the shaft is Dunmer Magicka DK, but I will re roll to Breton or Altmer depending on my DPS testing in PTS and it will be fine.

          Everything else looks good to me.

          Imperial got nerfed and so did orc really. Health nerf and health recovery nerf. Nord got a crazy boost.
        • Joker99
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          mb10 wrote: »
          PTS?

          Thats the Hodor training ground so they can post "world's first" 20 minutes after new DLC launch

          It's everybody's training ground, why don't others post world's first?
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          StamNB, MagNB, MagPlar, MagDK, StamDK, StamWarden
          Mostly just a scrub. Not even max CP.Actually max CP.
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          and download 80 gbs? nah just wait for release pretty sure not much will change anyways
        • Beardimus
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          You mean people test on PTS??

          i thought it was to learn broken OP setups for launch day and practice world firsts on new content?

          Jokes aside, PTS testing is a great concept but feedback needs to be taken on board. Wind back to Rune Cage. Every sorc said it was OP yet went live.

          Is there a definition of what players are testing? Does balance / op stuff count or just actual broken bugs etc
          Xbox One | EU | EP
          Beardimus : VR16 Dunmer MagSorc [RIP MagDW 2015-2018]
          Emperor of Sotha Sil 02-2018 & Sheogorath 05-2019
          1st Emperor of Ravenwatch
          Alts - - for the Lolz
          Archimus : Bosmer Thief / Archer / Werewolf
          Orcimus : Fat drunk Orc battlefield 1st aider
          Scalimus - Argonian Sorc Healer / Pet master

          Fighting small scale with : The SAXON Guild
          Fighting with [PvP] : The Undaunted Wolves
          Trading Guilds : TradersOfNirn | FourSquareTraders

          Xbox One | NA | EP
          Bëardimus : L43 Dunmer Magsorc / BG
          Heals-With-Pets : VR16 Argonian Sorc PvP / BG Healer
          Nordimus : VR16 Stamsorc
          Beardimus le 13iem : L30 Dunmer Magsorc Icereach
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