God of Schemes - Hotfix Now Live

ZOS_JessicaFolsom · June 2014

We have pushed a hotfix for an issue that was preventing some of you from completing the quest “God of Schemes” in Coldharbour.

[Spoilers Ahead!]

Dying during the final confrontation with Molag Bal will no longer stop you from using Sacrifice of Courage to defeat him. This hotfix will resolve most cases where the quest was not able to be completed. If you are still unable to complete God of Schemes after today’s hotfix, please reply to this thread with the steps you took to get the quest into a bugged state.

Tsute · June 2014

I went through the map as normal, picked Varen as my sacrifice, some killing, later, after being grabbed by Molag Bal, he just stands there shaking me, no prompt to zap him, nothing. I've relogged to reset the last portion of the quest, same thing. It did this yesterday as well - he'd grab me, then nothing, just me in the hands of Molag Bal while he stands there roaring at me.

plymale.jonathanb14_ESO · June 2014

Did this address getting stuck in his Hand?

Tsute · June 2014

plymale.jonathanb14_ESO wrote: »

Did this address getting stuck in his Hand?

not that I can tell

TB1234 · June 2014

Tsute wrote: »

I went through the map as normal, picked Varen as my sacrifice, some killing, later, after being grabbed by Molag Bal, he just stands there shaking me, no prompt to zap him, nothing. I've relogged to reset the last portion of the quest, same thing. It did this yesterday as well - he'd grab me, then nothing, just me in the hands of Molag Bal while he stands there roaring at me.

Experiencing the same thing for the last three days... Coincidently my first char was locked out of progression on the same quest during launch for 3days. Which bug did you fix? b/c as of 10seconds ago Molag Bal was still dropping me to my death every time I tried to engage him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSi7xWT3OK4

GaBacon · June 2014

Tsute wrote: »

I went through the map as normal, picked Varen as my sacrifice, some killing, later, after being grabbed by Molag Bal, he just stands there shaking me, no prompt to zap him, nothing. I've relogged to reset the last portion of the quest, same thing. It did this yesterday as well - he'd grab me, then nothing, just me in the hands of Molag Bal while he stands there roaring at me.

yes this!!!! started 3 days ago and i have put in tickets to get it resolved but no reply yet. And a lot of times he will drop me to my death and then its all over.

awhecknum1ub17_ESO · June 2014

Was told about the hot fix 15 minutes ago.
Just tried to do the quest again. Got grabbed by molag bal - all he does is yell at me and breathe his nasty breath on me. Won't progress any further. Same thing he was doing yesterday.

Just curious - i picked varen too. Wonder what would happen if we pick someone else? Lyris seems to think its Sai being sacrificed by her comments.

Tsute · June 2014

I hope it's not a problem with Varen, or if it is, it gets fixed soon. I don't really want to pick either of the other 2 just to get a not-bugged instance.

GaBacon · June 2014

Ive picked all three to sacrifice just to see, same results

plymale.jonathanb14_ESO · June 2014

Issue is not fixed at all. I am still getting stuck in his hand after dropping the quest and choosing different npcs to take with me.

ZOS_JessicaFolsom · June 2014

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

plymale.jonathanb14_ESO · June 2014

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

yes. I believe the issue started with the latest content update on Monday morning.

Kariia · June 2014

TB1234 wrote: »

Tsute wrote: »

I went through the map as normal, picked Varen as my sacrifice, some killing, later, after being grabbed by Molag Bal, he just stands there shaking me, no prompt to zap him, nothing. I've relogged to reset the last portion of the quest, same thing. It did this yesterday as well - he'd grab me, then nothing, just me in the hands of Molag Bal while he stands there roaring at me.

Experiencing the same thing for the last three days... Coincidently my first char was locked out of progression on the same quest during launch for 3days. Which bug did you fix? b/c as of 10seconds ago Molag Bal was still dropping me to my death every time I tried to engage him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSi7xWT3OK4

Exact same problem for me as well. And it's still happening as of two minutes ago.

Kaco · June 2014

Hotfix is either not in place or not working. Still doing the same for me and I saw no new updates when I opened launcer. Oh and the steps to get the bug are to just follow the quest, it's not like we are all doing something special to cause it.

Fuxo · June 2014

It looks like the game code quality is quite below par if not horrible, since this is not the only regression introduced after a patch. Also it would be helpful to use your own resources to test unreliable hotfixes instead of asking paying customers to provide feedback.
It's about time to address overall game quality instead of focusing on endgame content that is actually unfinished and exploitable.

Nicky_W · June 2014

Yup still not fixed.

You progress in the quest as normal. I picked Lyris as my sacrifice, but i've tried Sai also.
You get to Molag, you levitate into his hands and nothing.
He just keeps hold of you and growls.

If i relog, he grabs me again and then drops me to my death. No synergy occurs.

This is my view. And it just stays like this, forever.

garfsbastian · June 2014

Kariia wrote: »

TB1234 wrote: »

Tsute wrote: »

I went through the map as normal, picked Varen as my sacrifice, some killing, later, after being grabbed by Molag Bal, he just stands there shaking me, no prompt to zap him, nothing. I've relogged to reset the last portion of the quest, same thing. It did this yesterday as well - he'd grab me, then nothing, just me in the hands of Molag Bal while he stands there roaring at me.

Experiencing the same thing for the last three days... Coincidently my first char was locked out of progression on the same quest during launch for 3days. Which bug did you fix? b/c as of 10seconds ago Molag Bal was still dropping me to my death every time I tried to engage him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSi7xWT3OK4

Exact same problem for me as well. And it's still happening as of two minutes ago.

yup no fixed. same as me

Wavek · June 2014

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

I was able to do this fight a couple weeks ago. Then yesterday, before the hotfix I go to do the fight again on a new character and its broken (he grabs me and never lets me go, or I fall and die.)

garfsbastian · June 2014

Wavek wrote: »

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

I was able to do this fight a couple weeks ago. Then yesterday, before the hotfix I go to do the fight again on a new character and its broken (he grabs me and never lets me go, or I fall and die.)

^ exactly

niteiam · June 2014

as of about 10 mins ago it didnt work for me. first time he would just drop me and i died. after relog he would just hold me and yell at me. no options available but to just stay there and be yelled at.

o_0 · June 2014

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

First off, if you or anyone at ZOS read the forums you would know many MANY people were having this exact problem before your "fix".

Also does anyone at ZOS know the meaning of the word "fix"?

heartunseen · June 2014

Just tried it, 5-10 minutes ago. Like many others, I'm still stuck in his hand with him screaming at me. A cheating skeever he is.

This was my third try, and yes, I also had this problem in the two tries I attempted before the fix.

Also submitted a bug report ingame.

phtony06b14_ESO · June 2014

Before & after the hotfix, still bugged. Slipping through his hands to the ground & dancing like a puppet.

Zahne · June 2014

I completed this quest last week, this week on another toon its broken.

I have tried picking varen, sai and lyris, still same results

Cowkiller · June 2014

he still buged why no hot fix yet ?

Pimbee · June 2014

Maybe we are all critters to him, and therefore his skills are grayed out, and cannot be used on us.

benb16_ESO15 · June 2014

Exact same bug here, I'm eternally floating at casa de Molag. Anyone for Warlords of Draenor?

Tsute · June 2014

I think Molag Bal was dropped on his head as a child. It made him simple, so all he does is smash the players all day every day.

bugbearrwb17_ESO2 · June 2014

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Thank you for the reports. Those of you still running into this issue, you were also having it before the fix?

Well, at about 11:30 am your time I attempted to complete this quest for the first time and it was bugged. I relogged a few times but did not drop and pickup the quest. At the point where MB picks me up, I got two goes round of endless halitosis screaming, once case of dropped to my death, 2 more cases of screaming. That included going in AddOn free for the last 2 tries.

ZOS_JessicaFolsom · June 2014

We have identified an additional issue, and pushed a temporary fix for it on both the North American and European megaservers. Could those of you who were running into this issue try one more time?

GaBacon · June 2014

yeah... ill try