Ghost/Projection Bug help?

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO · May 2014

Not sure if this is the proper place, but I have an issue with any sort of "see through" npc or mob since the latest patch.
We'll start with the npcs first: All npcs that are "projections" or "ghosts" (An example is Mayor Gette in Rivenspire) are now only faint purple mist, making it extremely hard to see and interact with them.
The hostile mobs that follow the same sort of graphical manifestation have a similar issue, being completely impossible to see unless I tab-target them, at which point I can see the red "enemy" outline of them.
I have tried using Google and this forums search function but have found no information on this bug or how to fix it, help would be appreciated.

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

Curious about a screenshot of this issue. Could you make one and post to the forums?

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO · May 2014

This is the ghost/projection bug I have with all NPCs like this.
Mayor Gette is a ghost npc, before the patch she appeared as a see-through woman, glowing faintly in purple, with hard, bright purple lines outlining her, this "mist" is happening for any ghost or magic projection npcs I encounter now.

Hadezor · May 2014

I'm having the same problem.
Tried getting in touch with the costumer support but all they suggested was /reloadui and /camp.
The usual, it will be down to the players to find a fix, don't count on ZoS.

Here's another screenshot:

rustykap · May 2014

Yep I'm having the exact same issue.

Tanabe · May 2014

same for me.
first img, the wierd area on my screen all magic and other affects could not be seen there.

2nd img, i can see right through the frost mob here, and any spirits... aswell, was a real pain as we meet some bosses of em type and i play as a tank.

Hadezor · May 2014

Yeah, getting that weird area same as Tanabe.

Quick question, do you guys run SLI / Crossfire? Just want rule this out.

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO · May 2014

Well, this makes me feel a bit better knowing I'm not the only person with this problem. I do have SLI, though this problem only started after the latest patch for me.

mikeabboudb14_ESO · May 2014

something similar happening with me as well. Further when i log out my screen go black. I have start depressing keys to get it finally come back

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

It could possibly be related to graphics drivers. Please verify these are up to date. Do you also have the issue in windowed full-screen AND dedicated full-screen? Or only in one of these two?

mikeabboudb14_ESO · May 2014

never tried it in non full screen and I just downloaded latest drivers that needed updating. I dont think its my computer

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

Could you test it both in windowed full-screen (this is how it used to be before the patch, which I think didn't have the issue for you), and the full-screen mode. Just to see if it makes any difference? (After the update the game was automatically set to the new dedicated full-screen mode)

Hadezor · May 2014

Updated all my drivers 3 days ago.
I have SLI too, that's the reason I asked... It might have something to do with their recent SLI support in the last patch. But I'm just speculating.

@DrywFiltiarn tried everything under the sun to fix this, Full-screen /windowed was the first thing I played around with

Aswell as the UserSettings, repairs, reinstall, Nvidia control panel etc.

Brentai · May 2014

I also get this issue. I have tried running a repair of the game client and this hasn't helped.

I have tried running the game in Windowed, Fullscreen and Windowed (fullscreen).

I have disabled all addons.

I have also tried running the game at all graphics settings (the prefixed ones, minimum - Ultra High)

My graphics drivers are up to date and I am NOT running SLI.

Without fully uninstalling/reinstalling the game I am not sure what else to do.

The issue was not present before the latest patch (the one with Craglorn 23rd May 2014)

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

Seeing that people using SLI (nVidia only) are having the issue and you mentioning having reinstalled nVidia drivers, my bet is then that it's an nVidia related issue where they're may be using shader techniques that aren't working properly on those cards. Have checked some of these ghost npc's on my AMD graphics and couldn't reproduce this issue.

I fear there's little more to do then wait for Zeni to fix this in the next patch. Make sure to /bug this with a screenshot so they can see what's happening, also clearly state out to them what videocard you have and the driver version you're using then. Those 2 can be very important to figure what's going on, although I suspect it's not an issue with a specific card, it might be related to a specific driver version. In theory you could try playing around with earlier versions of the drivers to see if that will make any difference, or maybe there's a newer beta driver available that you could try. My best guess is it's a problem with the technology they're using in their engine and the compatibility with some or all driver versions for nVidia cards.

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO · May 2014

Went ahead and updated my drivers, tried the window things, graphics things, did all the things, no luck

At least this is not completely game breaking, if a bit immersion breaking / highly annoying in combat. Hopefully Zeni can fix this

davidmaes20b16_ESO · May 2014

Getting the same issue. Tought it was cause I'm playing in 5760x1080 (3 screens)
Also, when I use 'Green Dragon Blood' (DK skill), all I see is a beating heart and a my weapon.

Hadezor · May 2014

I run 2x Nvidia Quadro K5000, I'm going to downgrade my drivers and see if it helps.
And waiting for the next patch to get this fixed is not really a option...

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO · May 2014

Based on Davidmaes comment up there, I had a friend use "Green Dragon Blood" for me, he went invisible and all I could see was the heart / weapon, as described previously. Also noticed that I cant see the ice spikes from frost-clench or any similar effects as well, so its definitely something to do with transparency, yes?

Hadezor · May 2014

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO wrote: »

Based on Davidmaes comment up there, I had a friend use "Green Dragon Blood" for me, he went invisible and all I could see was the heart / weapon, as described previously. Also noticed that I cant see the ice spikes from frost-clench or any similar effects as well, so its definitely something to do with transparency, yes?

Yes

Green Dragon blood:

Evasion:

Corpse run:

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

three_blind_ratsb14_ESO wrote: »

Based on Davidmaes comment up there, I had a friend use "Green Dragon Blood" for me, he went invisible and all I could see was the heart / weapon, as described previously. Also noticed that I cant see the ice spikes from frost-clench or any similar effects as well, so its definitely something to do with transparency, yes?

It's indeed an transparency issue. Most likely the shader responsible for rendering ghost-like creatures/items in game that's bugged in combination with some or all nVidia drivers

Something that either Zeni or nVidia need to fix. Can recall that I read somewhere nVidia was working on optimizing it's drivers for ESO, but don't know what it was related to, could have been an SLI profile only.

BloodyGeorge · May 2014

I also have this problem with anything that looks transparent. Like Boundless Storm, ghosts, and other players using Green Dragon blood. I also use AMD with crossfire. I tried disabling it but the problem is still there.

Hadezor · May 2014

So... now we can say its not a Nvidia/AMD, SLI/Crossfire limited problem judging by the people reporting it.
This is one step in the right direction at least.

Evandus · May 2014

This was happening for me right after the update. Had a terrible time finding Jofnir at the end of the Fighter's Guild Questline on my main. Anything transparent/translucent is affected. Be it a mob, a player, or a graphical effect. Seen it all three ways so far.

Seravi · May 2014

I am having the same issues.

Gilvoth · May 2014

im having the same exact problem and it never happened untill this last patch with the stupid craiglorn. its obviously NOT my computer and NOT other people invidia cards. im so sick of people allways saying its the customers FAULT. if you are not from zenimax and you are nmot having the problem as we are describing then your comments should not be on this thread.

DrywFiltiarn · May 2014

Could the people affected that run on ATI/AMD graphics mention out what specific cards they are using and which driver version they are currently using?

ShinChuck · May 2014

Radeon XFX 7970, running 13.251, or something like that, for the driver. Same ghosty issue.

fazinationb14_ESO · May 2014

You can't say it's a "bad video driver" if it worked JUST FINE prior to the last patch. Having same issue.

BloodyGeorge · May 2014

Radeon Sapphire 7990, Driver: 14.10.1006

Moonchilde · May 2014

I'm having this issue too, thought it affects more than just projection creatures. Wolves and spiders are invisible too. I bugged it with a screenshot in-game.

It started right after the patch just like everyone else is reporting. I tried clearing cache, rebooting, verifying my drivers (latest), to no avail.

I noticed that my base install is still 'Elder Scrolls Online Beta', so I uninstalled, and am attempting a full clean reinstall from the digital download. I will report to this thread if there is any change.

I'm using GeForce 335.23 Driver, released 3.10.2014