DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 My first Beta Character, Well, it still feels like Elder Scrolls to me. That's a good start. Here's some pictures i took of some of the environments i've visited so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 How big is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santiago 64 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 It looks beautiful. The character customization also looks much more in-depth than any other TES game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuda 939 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 It looks beautiful. The character customization also looks much more in-depth than any other TES game. It is an MMO after all. I don't like the fact that they are apparently holding a whole race ransom to collector editions, but I'm still very interested in seeing how this game plays out. From the screens, it looks nice, how does the gameplay compare to Skyrim Dup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 If i'm honest, it feels just like i'm playing Morrowind, Oblivion & Skyrim. Which is a good thing. The mechanics are exactly the same with sneaking, crafting, looting and all that. The graphics are obviously different, which doesn't look too bad anyway. But having loads of other players running around the main mission paths with you takes a little getting used to. Not too sure how looting works, because at times, i've been in a battle with something and someone has come in and overkilled it with some magic spell, and then taken the rights to the loot, and other times, i've been battling in a small group and we've all been able to loot the corpse. With regards to the map size: At the moment, i'm only on a small island (as described in the game) called Khenarthi’s Roost, which is actually pretty big. And i've only been to one other location, which is on the other side of an oblivion gate. And i've done a few straightforward missions for locals. Map: Someone should probably just rename this thread 'Elder Scrolls', like the Fallout thread, because i'll probably only use this one for ESO discussion in the future anyway... Skyrims' awesome, but i don't think we need multiple Elder Scrolls threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Khenarthi's Roost is supposedly off the coast of Elsweyr, though it didn't exist before TESO. 'Khenarthi" is the Khajiit name for lthe divine, Kynareth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Yep it is in the Elsweyr region. The locals are all khajiit. having beta connection issues tonight whilst they tweak the server limits. So i've not had a chance to play. But i want to, so i guess they're doing something right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Right now, my biggest issue with the game is the pre-order bonus. Allowing people to use any race within any faction is horrendously lore-breaking, more so than anything else they've done so far. Considering how many people pre-order games, there will be enough characters in factions they dont belong in that there will be no reason to have separated the races to begin with. My immersion was ruined before I ever played the game. And good look quickly determining who to attack in PvP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 I dont really care too much about lore, but if certain races belong to certain factions, it would seem like it would break the atmosphere to much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuda 939 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Right now, my biggest issue with the game is the pre-order bonus. Allowing people to use any race within any faction is horrendously lore-breaking, more so than anything else they've done so far. Considering how many people pre-order games, there will be enough characters in factions they dont belong in that there will be no reason to have separated the races to begin with. My immersion was ruined before I ever played the game. And good look quickly determining who to attack in PvP. Tbh, most MMOs these days make it extremely complicated to determine who is who in PvP, WoW nailed due to the graphics and clear differences between races, but still, a proper UI will solve that issue. I didn't about that bonus, but it does sound stupid, and I usually don't give a fuck about lore in video games. Lore in MMOs is always fucked anyway, decisions on the story are determined on what's best for the game. Warcraft had a very interesting thing going up until Arthas becoming Lich King, but after that it all went to shit due to WoW, come on nigga, killing off both Illidan and Arthas? Now we are left with fucking pandas and emo orcs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 I finally got to a point where i can take a boat across to a much bigger island, which almost feels like mainland. I'm now in Auridon, where there's everything i need from shops, guilds, to smithing and crafting. It looks pretty too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1390 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 This makes me want a gaming pc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuda 939 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 I was sent one of those weekend beta keys and realized the game needs 60gb. lol fuck that for a beta weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 It used to be 15, then 25, then 30. They must have opened most of the accessible map by now, this close to release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 Possibly so. I'll be picking this game up for sure when it's released. I got my enjoyment from the beta weekends. I'll probably dive in one last time this weekend though, see what's new. \edit Actually it requires me to download the entire 60gb even though I had previously already downloaded 30gb of it. I have a shit slow connection, that will take me all weekend. So I wont be on this rime after all, I'll just wait for the game to release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Usha 21 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 I'm gonna be a Woodelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I could still play without downloading the 60gb it would seem. I made a secondary character to play around with. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Wow, they made khajiit look pretty awesome. Are the racial choices limited in the beta, or do you just believe in the might of the Aldmeri Dominion as much as I do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I do favour the Aldmeri Dominion. But they are limited to Alliances, unless you get the Imperial pre-order content. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I know, I just wouldn't be able to resist starting three characters from different factions simultaneously to see as much of the map as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 350 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 You gonna make a "Let's Play" for us, Dupz? Also, now that I mention it. Cuda's voice would be great for a 'Let's play'... or anything for that matter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuda 939 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 You gonna make a "Let's Play" for us, Dupz? Also, now that I mention it. Cuda's voice would be great for a 'Let's play'... or anything for that matter. yeh buddy Anyone playing this? Did it turn out any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 I wanted it for PS4... Turns out that Console version doesn't come out until June! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edgecrusher 91 Report post Posted April 6, 2014 I have it for PC. It's pretty good so far and has the potential to be amazing when new maps etcetera get added. I quite like the clean UI although certain elements really should be toggleable for those who want them; I'd be happy with a speech bubble option in particular as I think the chat leaves a bit to be desired, and an FOV slider would make first person view viable (I'm fairly certain they are working on this already though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
