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New Life 2025 review
AllenaNightWood
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i really enjoy new life but the lack of new rewards other then a style page set left me feeling no desire to farm out close to 20 quests daily if love to see ton of new items and rewards for next year
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Finedaible✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Yeah, the new quests seemed kinda pointless and I'm not sure why they were added. They gave players more opportunities for the boxes I guess, but it would have been better if they had just cleared up all the inventory fodder like the consumables which were made obsolete by mementos many years ago. They should really look into making their RNG loot logic smarter as well because a lot of 'rewards' within ESO just become cluttered annoyances after you have obtained them, and stuff you could use or sell like the rare recipes have become rarer than previous years.4 -
LunaFlora✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭it would be awesome if New Life boxes dropped themed furnishings like Jubilee!miaow! i'm Luna ( she/her ).
🌸*throws cherry blossom on you*🌸
"Eagles advance, traveler! And may the Green watch and keep you."
🦬🦌🐰
PlayStation and PC EU.
LunaLolaBlossom on psn.
LunaFloraBlossom on pc.13 -
FieryPhoenix✭✭✭As long as the furnishings aren’t bound I agree. I don’t want a bunch of bound furniture clogging up my vault/storage that I can’t give away or sell. But themed furnishings would be a nice addition. Like garlands and wreaths, rugs, stockings, etc."Aut inveniam viam aut faciam" - "I shall either find a way or make one"
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AScarlato✭✭✭✭✭
✭I just wanted to give a shout-out to the voice actors who reacted to the snowballs in the new Snowball quest.
Very delightful and their reactions brought a little smile with their "Happy New Lifes".5 -
twisttop138✭✭✭✭✭
✭I think rewards need an overhaul though idk what they could do. It's quite obvious they wanna keep the lions share for the crown store. We need to figure out what's rewarding or good rewards to add. Costumes, even reskins. Hats, still love my eye patch all these years later. Dyes. Furnishings. Hell even like stuff we could put on our horse mounts. Make horses cool again. The knights in high isle have cool looking horse armor. Let's get some of that. When indiriks came out they were so cool. Come with a new modifiable mount that takes my previous suggestion. There's gotta be more than style pages and crafting mats.6 -
Gabriel_H✭✭✭✭✭
✭I was sad not to see a bag of snowballs memento like with the mudballs.PC EU
Never get involved in a land war in Asia - it's one of the classic blunders!3 -
SilverBride✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I didn't do any of the quests except the memorial one for the tickets. Throwing snowballs etc. seems more appropriate for the Jester's Festival.Edited by SilverBride on December 31, 2025 7:04PMPCNA1 -
spartaxoxo✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Finedaible wrote: »
The Frost Atronach crates in particular, if anyone is curious. The memento is called The Everlasting Snowball. I have it and I like it better than the mud ball. I think that it's a shame that it's locked to crates.3 -
agelonestar✭✭✭✭✭
✭New quests were (are) good - nice to see that.
Rewards once again need a massive overhaul. There are so many things that this game could give away as quest and event rewards, I find it incredible that we keep getting the same old same old.GM of Sunfire's Sect trading guild on PC/EU. All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost...... some of us are just looking for trouble.GM of Sunfire's Sect (Open) & Dark Star Rising (Priv) | Retired GM of several trade guilds | Trader | Here since the beta3 -
Finedaible✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭spartaxoxo wrote: »Finedaible wrote: »
The Frost Atronach crates in particular, if anyone is curious. The memento is called The Everlasting Snowball. I have it and I like it better than the mud ball. I think that it's a shame that it's locked to crates.
It's an even greater shame that emotes have been monetized like this as well.1 -
spartaxoxo✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Finedaible wrote: »It's an even greater shame that emotes have been monetized like this as well.
You know that reminds me of something I did back in 2022. Rich had made a statement that there was over 200 earnable cosmetics from content in the game that year (excluding crate stuff). So I wanted to see if it was true. And it was. But the variety of rewards was sorely lacking. It was primarily furnishings and titles. And many of the furnishings were furniture that you still had to buy. I haven't done the same analysis this year so IDK if that's improved.spartaxoxo wrote: »Let's look back at 2022 for earnable cosmetics....
There were 4 DLC/Chapters, 12 main events, and 12 months of daily rewards. We also received earnable cosmetics through the luxury vendor and antiquities.The Events were according to UESP....
New Life Festival 2022
Dark Heart of Skyrim Celebration
Witches Festival 2022
Heroes of High Isle
Undaunted Celebration 2022
Whitestrake's Mayhem 2022 (Summer)
Zeal of Zenithar
Anniversary Jubilee 2022
Jester's Festival 2022
Whitestrake's Mayhem 2022 (February/March)
Daedric War Celebration
They also had stuff like the battlegrounds weekends and explorer events but those were mini events with no tickets/prizes.
Outfit StylesAscending Tide
1) Fargrave Guardian - Fargrave Dailies
2) Annilarch's Chosen - Deadlands Portals
3) Dreadsails - Shipwright's Regret
4) Ascendant Order - Coral Aerie
High Isle
5) Ancestral Breton - High Isle
6) Steadfast Society - High Isle
7) Syrabanic Marines - Dreadsail Reef
8) Systres Guardian - High Isle
Lost Depths
none
Firesong
9) Ascendant Lord Greatsword
Events
10) Evergreen Armor Style
11) Saarthal Scholar Style Armor Style
12) Witchmother’s Servant Armor Style
13) Oaken Order Armor Style
14) Velidreth Opal Style Pages
15) House Dufort Banneret Armor
16) High Rock Spellsword Armor Style
17) Saberkeel Armor Style
18) Second Seed Armor Style
19) Evergloam Champion weapon style
PVP
20) Dragonguard Berserker
Antiquities
21) Eldertide Shoulders
Total: 21
Dyes1) Drowned Cobalt - Ascending Tide
2) Chivalric Silver - High Isle
3) Pyandonean Purple - Dreadsail Reef
4) Roister's Cerulean - Tales of Tribute
5) Cardsharp Crimson - Tales of Tribute
6) Patron's Gold - Tales of Tribute
7) Brightfern Green - Lost Depths
8) King Orgnum's Wine - Firesong
Total: 8
Markings1) Abyssal Embrace Face Markings - Ascending Tide
2) Abyssal Embrace Body Markings - Ascending Tide
3) Stonelore's Legend Face Paint - High Isle
4) Stonelore's Legend Body Paint - High Isle
5) Stormsurge Face Markings - Dreadsail Reef
6) Stormsurge Body Markings - Dreadsail Reef
7) Touch of the Draoife Body Marks - Lost Depths
8) Touch of the Draoife Face Marks - Lost Depths
9) Y'ffelon's Face Brand - Firesong
10) Y'ffelon's Body Brand - Firesong
11) Battle-Scarred Body - Event
12) Battle-Scarred Face - Event
13) Enchanting Cherry Blossom Visage - May Daily Reward
14) Druidic Knotwork Body Tattoos -July Daily Reward
Total: 14
PolymorphsNone
Total: 0
Costumes1) Courtly Traveling Attire - High Isle
2) Firesong Obsidian Mask - Firesong
3) Daggerfall Paladin - Event
4) Thrafey Debutante Circlet - February Daily Reward
5) Sailor-at-Arms - November Daily Reward
6) Nighthunter's Cowl - Antiquities
Total: 6
Hairstyles1) Draping Locks - October Daily RewardTotal: 1
Mounts1) Storm Surge Howler - Dreadsail Reef
2) Aurielic Quasigriff - Event
Total: 2
Non- Combat Pets1) Mulberry Hermit Crab - Lost Depths
2) Phoenix Moth - Firesong
3) Soulfire Dragon Illusion - Event
4) Aurora Firepot Spider - Event
5) Gloam Gryphon Fledgling - Event
6) Salamandrine Pony Guar - August Daily Reward
7) Pony-Lizard - September Daily Reward
Total: 7
Skins1) Scales of Akatosh skin - Event
2) Barkroot Blessing/Forest Spirit - Antiquities
Total: 2
Titles1) Gryphon Handler - Ascending Tide
2) Aerie Ascender - Ascending Tide
3) Coral Caretaker - Ascending Tide
4) Tide Turner - Ascending Tide
5) Shipwright - Ascending Tide
6) Privateer - Ascending Tide
7) Savior of High Isle - High Isle
8) Knight Errant - High Isle
9) Three Thrones' Defender - High Isle
10) Dreadsails' Scourge - Dreadsail Reef
11) Seaborn Slayer - Dreadsail Reef
12) Hurricane Herald - Dreadsail Reef
13) Soul of the Squall - Dreadsail Reef
14) Swashbuckler Supreme - Dreadsail Reef
15) Club Virtuoso - Tales of Tribute
16) Cardsharp - Tales of Tribute
17) Game-Baron - Tales of Tribute
18) Club Contender - Tales of Tribute
19) High-Stake Gambler - Tales of Tribute
20) Roister's Club Initiate - Tales of Tribute
21) Roister's Club Novice - Tales of Tribute
22) Roister's Club Trainee- Tales of Tribute
23) Roister's Club Regular - Tales of Tribute
24) Roister's Club Expert - Tales of Tribute
25) Roister's Club Master - Tales of Tribute
26) Roister's Club Veteran - Tales of Tribute
27) Rositer's Club Adept - Tales of Tribute
28) Earthen Root Avenger - Lost Depths
29) Earthen Root Champion - Lost Depths
30) Invaders' Bane - Lost Depths
31) Breathless - Lost Depths
32) Graven Deep Champion - Lost Depths
33) Fist of Tava - Lost Depths
34) Guardian of Galen - Firesong
35) Mighty in Magma - Firesong
36) Eye of the Queen -Firesong
37) Sower's Savior - Firesong
Total: 37
Mementos1) Guardian's Frozen Shard - Ascending Tide
2) Maormer Ocean Pearl - Ascending Tide
3) Dhulef's Bubble Ward - Lost Depths
4) Ghastly Visitation - Event
5) 2023 Jubilee Cake - Event
6) Cadwell's Surprise Box - Event
Total: 6
Emotes1) Sapphire Heraldry Horn 1 - Tales of Tribute
2) Sapphire Heraldry Horn 2 - Tales of Tribute
3) Sapphire Heraldry Horn 3 - Tales of Tribute
4) Glimmer Dust - High Isle Prologue
5) Petal Presentation - Firesong Prologue
6) Flower Fling - March Daily Reward
7) Pop the Cork - June Daily Reward
8) Warm Hands - December Daily Reward
Total: 8
Busts/trophies Furnishings10 for the dungeon and trial trophies
Total: 10
Lux Furnishings52- A new one each week
Total: 52
Achievement Furnishings1) Gryphon Nest - Ascending TideTotal: 42
2) Eerie Lantern, Hanging - Ascending Tide
3) High Isle Oar, Gondola - High Isle
4)High Isle Door, Ornate Crypt - High Isle
5) Letter from Isobel - High Isle
6) Isobel Veloise - High Isle
7) Letter from Ember - High Isle
8) Ember - High Isle
9)Replica Bloodmage's Crystal Heart - High Isle
10) High Isle Sundial - High Isle
11) Replica Invitation Medallion - High Isle
12) Gonfalon Bay Banner - High Isle
13) High Isle Mausoleum, Ancient Marble - High Isle
14) Dreadsail Door, Grand - Dreadsail Reef
15) Replica Maormer Lightning-Rod - Dreadsail Reef
16) Tales of Tribute Banner - Tales of Tribute
17) Tales of Tribute Decks, Display - Tales of Tribute
18) Tales of Tribute Table, Display - Tales of Tribute
19) Brahgas - Tales of Tribute
20) Deeproot's Undying Bloom - Lost Depths
21) Reinforced Dwarfglass Window, Massive - Lost Depths
22) The Druid King's Ivy Throne - Firesong
23) Druid Ritual Stone - Firesong
24) Lava Spout - Firesong
25) Flower Trap, Tamed - Firesong
26) Druidic Statue, Left Hand - Firesong
27)Druidic Statue, Right Hand - Firesong
28) Ascendant Knight Banner - Firesong
29) Eerie Sconce, Emerald - Firesong
30) Firesong Spring, Basalt - Firesong
31) Systres Trinket Box, Painted - Firesong
32) Druidic Throne, Floral Stone - Firesong
33) Sacred Hourglass of Alkosh - Event
34) Jester Anglidor - April Daily Reward
35) Antique Map of High Isle - Antiquities
36) Draoife Storystone - Antiquities
37) Sea Elf Galleon Helm - Antiquities
38) Druidic Provisioning Station - Antiquities
39) Antique Map of Galen - Antiquities
40) Petrified Clutch Specimen - Antiquities
41) Music Box, Blessings of Stone - Antiquities
42) Shipbuilder's Woodworking Station) - Antiquities
21+8+14+0+6+1+2+7+2+37+6+8+10+52+42=216
I was not able to count the number of furnishings added that weren't earned by achievements because the wiki mixed in those furnishings with the stuff in the crates, presumably because they were earnable through endeavors. But since we're looking to specifically exclude those earned by endeavors, that was undesirable. I didn't want to scroll through all of the furnishings I already counted and crown crate ones to find the ones that are earnable through stealing, looting, crafting, etc.
However, even without those variously sourced earnable furnishings or counting each individual page as one item, there is still over 200 free cosmetics added to the game.
So, I guess Rich was correct. The question really isn't "we need more collectibles." But rather, which type of collectibles in specific do people mean? What type of content do you want to see drop more collectibles?
Going over this list, I realized that a good chunk of the collectibles are just titles, which I don't care about. I also realized the thing that I was personally missing was costumes, hairstyles, and mounts rather than the generic idea of more collectibles.
Edited by spartaxoxo on December 31, 2025 11:32PM0 -
Syldras✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭There are already two threads about that topic (one each per sentiment, I guess):
https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/8406633
https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/8406212Finedaible wrote: »Yeah, the new quests seemed kinda pointless and I'm not sure why they were added.
I personally appreciate that they added new quests to the event after almost a decade. It's not much new lore, sadly, but at least they do add holiday flavor and also a bit to the worldbuilding. Sure, the snowball quest is basically just a recolor of the mudball quest, but some of these quests add a bit to the world - even if it's just the fact that the orcs seem to celebrate by showcasing prowess and strength, while the Altmer focus on charity (no matter if it's for elders or orphans), the Argonians on fishing, the Khajiit on their usual sneaky stealy stuff, and the Bosmer... seem to have a thing for mud somehow (now I'd like to see deeper lore on how mud is related to their beliefs - but that's just me). I agree though that the rewards could be a little more appealing.@Syldras | PC | EU
The forceful expression of will gives true honor to the Ancestors.
Sarayn Andrethi, Telvanni mage (Main)
Darvasa Andrethi, his "I'm NOT a Necromancer!" sister
Malacar Sunavarlas, Altmer Ayleid vampire
Soris Rethandus, a Sleeper not yet awake2 -
katanagirl1✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Finedaible wrote: »Yeah, the new quests seemed kinda pointless and I'm not sure why they were added. They gave players more opportunities for the boxes I guess, but it would have been better if they had just cleared up all the inventory fodder like the consumables which were made obsolete by mementos many years ago. They should really look into making their RNG loot logic smarter as well because a lot of 'rewards' within ESO just become cluttered annoyances after you have obtained them, and stuff you could use or sell like the rare recipes have become rarer than previous years.
Yes, please make those disposable items stop dropping if you have the memento for them. Having to destroy them is a real pain each time.
Khajiit Stamblade main
Dark Elf Magsorc
Redguard Stamina Dragonknight
Orc Stamplar PVP
Breton Magsorc PVP
Dark Elf Necromancer
Dark Elf Magden
Khajiit Stamblade
Khajiit Stamina Arcanist
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Cooperharley✭✭✭✭✭
✭It’d be great if the game felt more rewarding across the boardPC-NA | @Cooperharley0
