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ESO BEST ZONE COMPETITION OCTOFINALS ROUND 3 - VOTE'S CLOSED

Saucy_Jack
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Psijics vs. Vampires, dreamscape vs. darkscape! Who wins? YOU DECIDE!

The lineup and current standing of all contenders can be found here, so people can keep track of the overall action.

Each of these bouts will last two days, so this one ends around noon CST (5pm UTC) on January 11th. FIIIIGHT!
Edited by Saucy_Jack on January 11, 2020 6:23PM
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ESO BEST ZONE COMPETITION OCTOFINALS ROUND 3 - VOTE'S CLOSED 147 votes

Rivenspire
61%
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Artaeum
38%
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  • Hippie4927
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    Rivenspire
    Gotta vote with the vampires this time. I very much like the story in Rivenspire and adore Verandis.
    PC/NA/EP ✌️
  • CassandraGemini
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    Rivenspire
    I'm not ashamed to say that I am a bit of a Verandis Ravenwatch fangirl, so Rivenspire takes the win. The story was pretty interesting, too and the circular layout of the zone is somewhat unique. Artaeum is cool because of its ethereal nature, but I do like Rivenspire a bit more :)
    This poor little Bosmer stealth passive had passionate friends and a big loving family!

  • TiaFrye
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    Rivenspire
    Oh gods this is hard. Both of them have Darien, not gonna help it this time.

    I'll go with Rivenspire, because of Verandis. Both storylines had depressing ending but no-deaths one is more appealing to me. Overall I do like Artaeum a lot, close call, but constant daylight with Magnus floating nearby is kinda tiresome.
  • Gythral
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    Rivenspire
    Is the other even a 'zone'? more a blip on the backside with nothing going for it :neutral:
    “Be as a tower, that, firmly set,
    Shakes not its top for any blast that blows!”
    Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
  • Bekkael
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    Rivenspire
    Count Ravenwatch and Darien are my favorites, and I really love the Spire. ♥
    ~~ Lady Gamer ~~ ♥ ~~ Xbox NA ~~
  • Recent
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    I'm with @Hippie4927 on this one. Rivenspire 💜
  • Ashryn
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    Artaeum
    There are plenty of Darkscape areas, so I am glad for the few Dreamscape areas there are! Artaeum it is!
  • Jaimeh
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    Artaeum
    I saw the two choices when I opened the thread, and thought to myself this is just unfair, how can anything go against Artaeum, let alone Rivenspire... but then I found that Rivenspire was actually ahead, and remembered this is not just about the landcape.. so now I don't know. I picked Artaeum because the scenery is just breathtaking, and I'd love to live in Ceporah Tower, but Rivenspire on the other hand has one of the most unforgettable and well-written zone stories, imo, so I'll be pretty happy with either one winning.
  • Seraphayel
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    Artaeum
    Dislike both. I always thought I like Rivenspire but the layout of the zone is so awful and I absolutely hate the final story quests there.

    It’s a really cool zone with a nice story and great places but it’s become unbearable for me. So I go with Artaeum.
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    Aldmeri Dominion
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  • Varana
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    Rivenspire
    Considering that on Artaeum, there's not really all that much happening, this was still a somewhat tough choice.

    I don't like vampires, and even more so vampires trying to be friendly. Or tragic. Or anything really other than the glorified mosquitoes that they are. ;D So Rivenspire has a huge disadvantage.
    But it's a complete zone, still, has Crypt of Hearts, Shornhelm is decent for a run-of-the-mill medieval town, and there's some nice landscape and quests.
  • ListerJMC
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    Rivenspire
    Rivenspire is my favourite zone! I thought the story and NPCs were really well-written and I hope to hear more from them someday.

    Artaeum is gorgeous - visually I like it a lot more than Rivenspire - but most of my time there has been spent porting back and forth doing those repetitive Psijic skill quests which isn't something I've found particularly enjoyable.
    PC NA & EU || Mammoth Guilds - Victory or Valhalla || Altmer sorcerer main
    "Wood Elves aren't made of wood. Sea Elves aren't made of water. M'aiq still wonders about High Elves."
  • pod88kk
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    Rivenspire
    Less bad
  • max_only
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    Artaeum
    Rivenspire had too much hype. People built that zone up like it was the storytelling tour de force of the whole game. Vampire husbando was over hyped too.
    #FiteForYourRite Bosmer = Stealth
    #OppositeResourceSiphoningAttacks
    || CP 1000+ || PC/NA || GUILDS: LWH; IA; CH; XA
    ""All gods' creatures (you lot) are equal when covered in A1 sauce"" -- Old Bosmeri Wisdom
  • Loves_guars
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    Artaeum
    It's so pretty.

    The zone. Not Sotha Sil. Ah, who am I kidding?

  • Hapexamendios
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    Rivenspire
    Rivenspire.

    Artaeum is too small for me to be considered. Plus I just like Rivenspire more.
  • Aliyavana
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    Rivenspire
    Arteums pretty small content wise. Rivenspire is great, being the only breton zone i can tolerate
  • caperb
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    Rivenspire
    Rivenspire is one of my favourite zones, together with jungles like Malabal tor. Usually I don't really like monotonous and brown coloured or post apacolyptal zones (they are just plain ugly). Rivenspire falls into this category, but I think they designed it very good. The towering rocks and canyons in between give you a feeling you're travelling through real harsh terrain. The music also perfectly fits the zone and is imo one of the best in ESO. The questline of Rivenspire is also very good, if not the best. Could spend ages in this zone!
  • Aelorin
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    Artaeum
    I love magic and wizards, I was really excited to enter the long lost isle of Arteum.
    And so the Elder Scrolls foretold.You will be shy, and I will be bold.
  • Dojohoda
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    Rivenspire
    "Rivenspire, Land of Women and War"

    Sweeping green pastures and windmills to devastation and horror
    Fan of playing magblade since 2015. (PC NA)
    Might be joking in comments.
    -->(((Cyrodiil)))<--
  • Michae
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    Artaeum
    I don't really know both those zones well but Artaeum has realy lovely sky.
    "I bear the cruel weight of certainty. Total, absolute, relentless certainty. People rarely comprehend the luxury of doubt... the freedom that comes with indecision. I envy you."
    Sotha Sil

    @Michae PC/EU
  • Grianasteri
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    Rivenspire
    Saucy_Jack wrote: »
    Psijics vs. Vampires, dreamscape vs. darkscape! Who wins? YOU DECIDE!

    The lineup and current standing of all contenders can be found here, so people can keep track of the overall action.

    Each of these bouts will last two days, so this one ends around noon CST (5pm UTC) on January 11th. FIIIIGHT!

    Dont think this is a very fair match up, Artaeum is really lovely, but there is very little to do there compared to a fully developed region like Rivenspire, & in fact a lot of the story actually happens outside Artaeum! I enjoyed both zones, but based on volume & quality of content it has to be Rivenspire.

    If it was aesthetics only, Artaeum would win it hands down for me, but surely that cannot be how we judge a zones worth alone.
  • Olauron
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    Artaeum
    Artaeum is one of the best zones not only because of the landscape. It is also one of the very few zones without overland enemies. Is it really possible to think of something better?
    The Three Storm Sharks, episode 8 released on january the 8th.
    One mer to rule them all,
    one mer to find them,
    One mer to bring them all
    and in the darkness bind them.
  • LukosCreyden
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    Rivenspire
    Artaeum is very beautiful, but small and doesn't really qualify as a zone. Rivenspire, whilst very dull in terms of colour, has an excellent zone story and boasts a great atmosphere which complements the visual design of the area.
    Struggling to find a new class to call home.Please send help.
  • Vanathil
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    Artaeum
    My FREE palace is there!!! *cough* the scenery is beautiful, Artaeum is nice. :heart:
  • BomblePants
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    Rivenspire
    My favourite place to be.... 😊
  • redgreensunset
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    Rivenspire
    Tough one. Both zones have good story, great npcs and some interesting locations. Rivenspire wins out by being bigger (thus having more in it) and not having that semi artificial look that all Altmer zones do.
  • Ragged_Claw
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    Rivenspire
    Arteum is gorgeous, but Rivenspire has always been a favorite zone of mine. Nothing to do with Count Verandis, nothing at all. *coughs*
    PC EU & NA
  • max_only
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    Artaeum
    Count Verandis isn’t even that cute!
    #FiteForYourRite Bosmer = Stealth
    #OppositeResourceSiphoningAttacks
    || CP 1000+ || PC/NA || GUILDS: LWH; IA; CH; XA
    ""All gods' creatures (you lot) are equal when covered in A1 sauce"" -- Old Bosmeri Wisdom
  • Saucy_Jack
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    And Rivenspire makes Artaeum disappear!
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  • TigressCreed
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    Rivenspire
    As much as I’m elf crazy, Artaeum is small and there isn’t much to do there. Rivenspire is medieval themed and lots to do
    Xbox NA TigressCreed
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