This sounds like pvp so I won't speak on it. Just it's nice to know I'm not the only dude getting weird looks for being on the forums when I should be working.

SneaK wrote: »

twisttop138 wrote: »

This sounds like pvp so I won't speak on it. Just it's nice to know I'm not the only dude getting weird looks for being on the forums when I should be working.

Hahah

My viewpoints tend to be rooted from PvP but most of these are game wide issues, minus the ones specifically called out for PvP.

I won't argue that point for sure. I know balance is in the toilet. I primarily do vet and hm trials and dungeons and really have no pvp experience except when I need stuff from the assault or support lines. So I don't wanna speak about stuff I don't understand. I do know that things have gotten weird since subclassing and it's very contentious. I guess we can only hope it gets better. I have hope but also expect to be disappointed.

Communication & Community Management:
1. Lack of a long-term roadmap and status updates on major initiatives like combat and performance.
2. Most communication is focused on the recent events, longstanding issues stop receiving attention after a certain amount of time.
3. Communication is often vague and contains a lot "stay tuned" type messaging, despite its frequent poor reception.
4. Topic follow-up has room for improvement. We often hear "we're passing that feedback along" on pain points and then receive no subsequent updates or course corrections. (Hip flaps, I'm looking at you)
5. The forums contain many unanswered questions, just using my post history as an example. There are threads directed towards ZOS, looking for mission statements or status updates do not get replies.
6. PTS feedback is rarely engaged by any actual ZOS developers.
7. PTS feedback often does not result in issues being fixed before releases.
8. Streamer retention seems quite low. Many knowledgeable content creators have left the game, partially because of their experiences with ZOS.
9. Very little client-facing ownership of mistakes. When we do, it's corporate buzz phrases like "thanks for your patience". Big fiascos like U35 rarely see any reflection or candid conversation with those impacted.
10. Recent surveys sent out feel a little disconnected from the actual feedback in the threads here and on Reddit. This creates an impression that the feedback is not being passed along or is not being understood.

Combat:
1. Performance issues like skills not activating and other input lag have persisted for nearly a decade.
2. Class balance is in an awkward spot. Some classes are being completely overshadowed by others.
3. Subclassing irrevocably shook up the class balance and we don't really know when it will be adjusted.
4. Low confidence in combat leadership.
5. Incomplete hybridization.
6. Vast majority of sets are not viable outside of niche RP applications.

Monetization:
1. Too much reliance on FOMO has resulted in a game where there's very little earnable content. This problem becomes very pronounced outside of base game and contributes to poor player retention.
2. Systems like horse training are more of a chore than anything, which conveniently have a solution in the crown store.
3. Seals of Endeavors rewards have too high of an opportunity cost. Getting one item now may mean missing out during the next several FOMO cycles.
4. Features like armory and outfit slots are character bound.
5. The vast majority of houses and mounts are in timed-deals.
6. High prices make the purchases prohibitive. Things like skill styles should be a fraction of their current prices.
7. Gifting access remains a challenge for most.
8. No crown-to-gold exchange has been launched.

Release quality
1. Many report the writing quality has worsened from Greymoor onwards.
2. Zone features have been getting progressively lighter since High Isle, with the most recent year being the lightest yet.
3. Scribing, while a strong feature, hasn't received any new skills, leaving it feeling like an incomplete feature.
4. Many events launch with bugs, varying in severity. The Anniversary year events in particular were pretty bad, but this most recent Wall event has its fair share.
5. Earnable features like motifs are not available at release.
6. Rewards are largely focused around events. Permanently available rewards are very light, especially outside of base game.
7. Rewards in some events are lacking. The Writhing Wall event is the most recent example.