Official Discussion Thread for "ESO’s Devs Share Insights into Update 49’s Player Experience"

ZOS_Kevin · March 4

Official Discussion Thread for "ESO’s Devs Share Insights into Update 49’s Player Experience Improvements"

"ESO’s Devs Share Insights into Update 49’s Player Experience Improvements"

Sordidfairytale · March 4

Thanks for the article. Question on "Back Bar Experience" will this possibly also include the Werewolf bar? So we don't have to give up precious bar space to level those skills up?

My apologies if it's already been adressed.

Destai · March 4

“Overall, we were primarily focused on reducing friction, eliminating some of the monetary ‘feels bads,’ and updating some systems that were starting to feel dated, while ultimately trying to provide something for every kind of player,” shares Beaver. “The amount of improvements and systems revisited was very broad, and we couldn’t get to everything we wanted to this round. The good news is any of the ideas that didn’t make 49 remain on our list for revisit in future packages.”

U49 has some really strong first steps. It's honestly hard to say what my most anticipated feature of U49 is right now. I'm really happy for you guys to have a positive update. There's been so many over updates that were memorable for their poor reception. You guys have turned that around. It's great to see.

These are huge, huge improvements that I didn't think would ever be made, especially due to comments made by previous leadership. Again, it's great to see the positivity with the new leadership and the playerbase.

I'm curious though - what didn't make the list? What's on tap? Is that something that will be revealed during the EOM stream? I'm really hoping that armory slots will become account bound too.

But in terms of monetary "feel bads" - I'm sorry there's still TONS of room for improvement. We saw daily endeavors and rewards sunset because of FOMO and poor reception. I wish the same logic would be applied to the timed deals that define this game's monetization. Fundamentally, there's so many things I wish I could buy right now, but can't because it's on a rotation. Doesn't feel good.

“I’m excited for being able to respec for free, right in the UI,” says Beaver. “It will allow me to tweak a build on the fly, and even just try out new skills without cost, or a trip to a city. I think that’s a big win for flexibility and experimentation.”

One of the best changes made in years. it will free up some build slots for me for sure. For my sorcerers especially, I have a lot of builds where there's pet and non-pet versions that are two skills different.

“I think the mount training additions are the easiest to overlook but will immediately influence quality of life for players,” adds Sarnovsky. “Nothing is more frustrating than shelling out gold and feeling like it barely did anything, so having the training increment in threes really helps alleviate that.”

I'm happy some improvements were made to this system, but it really should've been changed to be purchasable in one sitting. Just like bank and bag upgrades. I was provided explanations as to why it wasn't, but I don't think the logic stands up to scrutiny. I disagree with these being classified as progression systems. Skills levels are progression systems, stickerbook is a progression system. These are gold sinks tied to a crown store product. Still, glad it's been improved.

WerewolfMoonHunter · March 5

I really like what I see on thos board ^^

1. Mounts for gold is an nice move because it might give stables new life again. Not to mention that players who prefer not to buy crowns get chance to have more unique mounts.

2. Werewolf/vampire updates are also nice. As an dedicated werewolf player I 100% support them ^^

3. Mimi stones & Outfit Tokes... here I have not much to say because I never used them to much, so change here doesn't affect me really

4. Bag and Bank cost redution is like gift from heaven. Thank you!

5. Guild trader listing will also help me. I still don't understand why you made it so short...

6. Hide "X" is also nice idea. Surprised that it wasn't made sooner. Although... number of players running in underwear only will increas by 1000% xD

7. Respec Skills should be in UI from the beginning. I didn't mind the idea with shrines but I was always getting confused which shrine I should use + paying gold for that was a bit painful

8. Upgread Bag UI is also nice idea. Makes things a bit easier. Not to mention... I don't know why but I never liked those NPC who offered Bags Upgreades

9. Zone guide improvment will make exploring new zones 100% easier. I can't tell how many quests and spots I almost missed before finishing main story line

10. Longer Antiquites will be an nice touch ^^

11. Quicker Crafting Research will also help me a lot ^^

12. Treasure maps... I'm curious to see how it will be changed because it is an thing that I always had mixed feelings about.

13. Furnishing Limit... this was clear proove for me that you really heard what players want ^^

14. Transmute Crystal Limit was always such an pain for me. Thank you ZoS for fixing this issue ^^

15. Fatser Mount Training... while it won't affect me, because I use only one character since 2015, I know that people will be more than happy about it ^^

16. Outfit slots also is an nice idea ^^

17. Guild name repping... Dear Hircine. I can't tell how long I was mocked by players for wearing tabbard of my guild...

18. Back Bar is also an nice idea ^^

eternalshockcable · March 9

I really like what we're doing here in UPDATE 49.
With the Dragonknight changes, the change to character sheet adding attribute and skill respec.

I would have liked to see the mounts also added to the mount vendors in Cyrodiil.

AcadianPaladin · March 9

Love the new account wide outfit slots and ability to hide any piece of apparel.

KapiteinBoterham · March 29

Zalig needs to SHUT UP!

He repeats his voiceline wayy too often and somehow it reaches through the whole city?

KapiteinBoterham · March 29

SHAAAAD AAAPPP!!

KapiteinBoterham · March 30

And when you TP to a different wayshrine in the same zone you can still hear him speak