[Elder Scrolls Online] Tamriel Unlimited now on XB1 and PS4

jdarksun

How do I play with other PAers?
Roll Aldmeri Dominion, both the EU and NA guilds are there.

What is The Elder Scrolls Online?
A new MMO from ZeniMax Online Studios, sister company to Bethesda Game Studios (developers of The Elder Scrolls series and Fallout 3). It takes place in the Elder Scrolls universe, but in the Second Era - well before the events of Morrowind, Oblivion (both Third Era) and Skyrim (Fourth Era).

Another MMO, huh? How does it play?
Surprising like an Elder Scrolls game. A character's abilities are defined less by their class and more by what weapons, armor, and magic a character uses. There are some conceits, however, as characters are locked to one class. But this class doesn't define a character's role so much as inform it: you can be a Destruction Staff wielding Dragon Knight focused on fire magic, or a Sword-and-Board Sorcerer that can tank the world. You get two weapon loadouts that have five active abilities per loadout, so it's kind of like Guild Wars 2 meets Skyrim.

Force Strategy Games (these guys have awesome TESO videos) explains it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq838Q-Qgb0&index=6&list=PLlHPIxgE60jJjXj1OavKQr7bcoVzWXOqD

Character Builder at ESOHead

What about end game? Are the raids?
There are Adventure Zones (areas designed for 4 players), and Trials (areas designed for 12 players). Trials are interesting in that there are a set number of revives a group is allowed, and a leaderboard for those who complete them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l62yA-nxX9c&index=4&list=PLlHPIxgE60jJjXj1OavKQr7bcoVzWXOqD

What about PvP?
The president of ZeniMax Online Studios is Matt Firor. That name should be familiar to long time MMO players, specifically due to Dark Age of Camelot. Firor was VP of Production Development at Mythic Entertainment before behind hired by ZeniMax. That heavily informs the PvP specifically and the game in general. How? Well, there are three factions.


Aldmeri Dominion
This alliance, led by Queen Ayrenn (as voiced by Kate Beckinsale), consists of Altmer, Bosmer, and Khajiit. It controls the Summerset Isles, Elsweyr, and Valenwood. The Dominion was formed by the Altmer after restoring order to Valenwood and Elsweyr.

Both the NA and EU guilds will be Aldmeri Dominion.


Daggerfall Covenant
This alliance, led by King Emeric, consists of Orcs, Bretons, and Redguards. It controls High Rock, Hammerfell and the recently-recognized "province" of Orsinium. The Covenant was formed by the Bretons through much diplomacy, trade, and marriages.


Ebonheart Pact
This alliance, led by Jorunn the Skald-King, consists of Dunmer, Argonians, and Nords. It controls Skyrim, Morrowind, and Black Marsh. The Pact was formed by the Dunmer, Argonians, and Nords through diplomacy due to the recent Akaviri Invasion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-18qjhldUZM#t=21

PvP takes place in the province of Cyrodiil, and is a three-way tug of war between the factions. They compete to control keeps, seize Elder Scrolls, and defend them against attackers. There are catapults, ballista... did I mention the development lead was a bigwig on Dark Age of Camelot?

Anything else I need to know?

• Force Strategy Gaming's Elder Scrolls Online playlist
• The Elder Scrolls Online (official page)
• Diversify. The experience you get is divided among the armor you have equipped and the buttons on your hotbar.
• For an invite to the EU guild, send a whisper to Zhakti (@Echo)
• For an invite to the NA guild, message any of these people: first ten (image), eventually all of these folk will be able to invite
• NA Guild Registration Form (if you want invite permissions) <--- PLEASE SIGN UP HERE THANKS!
• NA PvP Campaign voting form
• Visual crafting guide
• A Reddit thread on efficient crafting and its results spreadsheet

Some neat addons:

• EsoHead database - does nothing on its own, but lets you upload data to EsoHead.com.
• EsoHead Markers - uses the EsoHead DB to put map markers for gathering nodes. Very handy if you're going deep into crafting.
• LootDrop - this is great if you have autoloot enabled. Shows what you've just looted in the corner.
• Item information (rarity and damage) added to item border/decals
• Slightly Improved Attribute Bars (bar percentages)
• Spam Filter
• Research Assistant
• Crafting Research Timer
• Guild or Friend? Character Icons. Rainbow Reticle fills a similar role, but also makes hostile mobs more visible.
• Bag filters!

Crafting tips:
reddit thread
its google doc

Patch notes:

• V1.0.1 patch notes
• V1.0.2 patch notes

Pixelated Pixie's list of suggested mods

Kyanilis

Yesss,

Is the guild up?

jdarksun

Just watching the intro movie. I love the Elder Scrolls theme.

WolveSight

for those in the previous thread that were having problems zooming in during character creation, I couldn't on my first character but it was just fine on subsequent characters.

jdarksun

Guild's up, poke @jdarksun for an invite. ~

Angry

Looking at ESO streams while I'm dinking around with character creation. See one has 3500 viewers, cool, must be good.

NOPE just Towelliee being shit at ESO like he is every single game.

Sonork

Got both the names I wanted. Phew. XD

Badwrong

@jdarksun‌

Could you invite Bangarang to the guild please.

jdarksun

The following folk can invite to the NA Guild:

MyDcmbr

So I am double bugged already. Nistel won't update and neither will "investigate shattered shoals." This is not off to a super start.

Dr_Keenbean

I'll be logging in shortly and pestering you humps.

JohanFlick

MyDcmbr wrote: »

So I am double bugged already. Nistel won't update and neither will "investigate shattered shoals." This is not off to a super start.

Had the same problem. Abandoned Nistel quest, started it again, killed mob to get the juice, then talked to Nistel. It worked.

jeffinva

I purchased the special edition or what have you. Aren't I supposed to get a mount?

JohanFlick

jeffinva wrote: »

I purchased the special edition or what have you. Aren't I supposed to get a mount?

Go to any stable. You can buy one for 1 gold.

jeffinva

JohanFlick wrote: »

jeffinva wrote: »

I purchased the special edition or what have you. Aren't I supposed to get a mount?

Go to any stable. You can buy one for 1 gold.

Thank you.

@jdarksun please invite, thanks edit: oops Character Raymos, application submitted with account name

MyDcmbr

JohanFlick wrote: »

MyDcmbr wrote: »

So I am double bugged already. Nistel won't update and neither will "investigate shattered shoals." This is not off to a super start.

Had the same problem. Abandoned Nistel quest, started it again, killed mob to get the juice, then talked to Nistel. It worked.

That fixed both problems, thanks!

jdarksun

But if you open your mail, you'll have a monkey.

mojojoeo

What faction for NA. and shouldnt that be in the OP or am i blind?

edit AD IM [email protected]?!?!?!? invite @ mojojoeo plz!

Javen

Is there any way to watch the opening cinematic again? It was all choppy and skipping during the initial character screen load, so I skipped it.

jeffinva

I am really digging this game so far. Looks like I'll be a tank, Imperial. And I'm like 90% certain the voice actor for Black Adam in Injustice has like 5 parts so far.

Echo

Having four guys for all the voice acting is pretty much an Elder Scrolls staple.

jdarksun

@Badwrong @jeffinva check the op for folk who can invite, I'm offline to take my kid to a birthday party.

Echo

For people with autoloot enabled: get LootDrop, it shows you what you're looting in a corner.

jeffinva

So does it matter if you sword and board a sorcerer?

drunkenpandaren

I wish I can log in today. Two-Tails-One-Cup is going to have to wait for a few days.

Echo

Is preorder stuff still available until regular launch day? Got a buddy still on the fence.

jeffinva

I don't know - I bought it yesterday off the site and it's working.

Kyanilis

Echo wrote: »

Is preorder stuff still available until regular launch day? Got a buddy still on the fence.

Should be, it's still a preorder, right?

Plus on the ESO site it's still got "preorder now!" all over the place so I'd think they agree.

Bobble

Getting a 103 error code saying my account doesn't entitle me to access, but thankfully if you follow the help message it does say that might be due to heavy traffic.

Jagmas

Looking for a crafting buddy. Woodworking and Blacksmithing. In game as Jagmas, also in guild chat. Contact me in game if you want to trade the following, just let me know how many you can make and I will see what I can make:

Blacksmith
Tier 1 Iron = L4 daggers

Woodworker
Tier 1 Maple = L4 Bows

The_Infidel

Yeah, we should set up that guild crafting swap meet that was mentioned previously...

jdarksun

give me 45 minutes

jeffinva

I guess me joining the guild wasn't meant to happen. You guys have fun.

Blood Drive

Oh boy its up its up!

Your account does not have access.

WHAT?

Check preorder codes...
Only 3 day early access?! WHY?!!!

You are a cheapscate that's why.

Screw you regular edition!

jdarksun

jeffinva wrote: »

I guess me joining the guild wasn't meant to happen. You guys have fun.

You've messaged all the folk in the OP?

Can't have messaged me, I'm not online. I'll be back in a few minutes.

GnomeTank

Blood Drive wrote: »

Oh boy its up its up!

Your account does not have access.

WHAT?

Check preorder codes...
Only 3 day early access?! WHY?!!!

You are a cheapscate that's why.

Screw you regular edition!

Regular edition shows five days of early access on the ESO website...

Hardtarget

ok what the, why am i getting account not found when i try to send a message to anybody in the guild to get in?

jdarksun

Hardtarget wrote: »

ok what the, why am i getting account not found when i try to send a message to anybody in the guild to get in?

Are you using the @ symbol?

Echo

Wee, progress-blocking quest bugs again.

jdarksun

Crafting Exchange signups and Results

GnomeTank

Pre-ordered the Imperial Edition :neutral_face

Patching up now.