Elder Scrolls Online early release 3/30/14 @ 7 AM EST

[Weekapaug]

Originally Posted by Rhambuk [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Tried the beta, it was so foreign to me im not sure i could get used to it. Never liked the console versions and not targeting in an online game seems weird, so does manually having to attack.

Except for Skyrim and, to a lesser extent, Oblivion both of which I played on 360, I'm new to the series too. It's so old even tho I've played two titles I still feel like a noob. Got in the last beta weekend but didn't have time to play so I'm coming to it fresh, which is just what the doc ordered. Been dying to sink into a new game for a while.

There are things about what I have seen that gives me reservations about an MMO version of the series. But, simultaneously, there are enough really amazing things about what I've seen that make me highly curious about how an Elder Scrolls MMO will play. I gave WoW a shot for the same reasons. Wound up running screaming from that, but out of respect for the franchise it was absolutely worth a shot. As single player RPGs Skyrim abd Oblivion are amazing. I'm really stoked to see how that translates to an MMO.

I'm also curious about PC versus console. It may play better on one than the other. If I like the PC version I'll probably get it for the Xbox One in June and do a taste test. Been hoping for a true MMO on console for a long time, too. Maybe this will be the one.

Who knows. They have a great track record with these games, tho, so it's worth a try, imo.

[mrgoochio]

1hr till launch, countdown timer has been going for the last 24hrs. will be streaming

http://www.twitch.tv/chengysogood

shameless plug

[MrSparkle001]

Set my alarm for 6:30 so I'd be up and ready to go, try logging on a few minutes early, I get in somehow which makes me suspicious, try to get some names and every single one except for two is taken.

Go to the forums and see the server was up at 6 AM EDT.

Someone at ZOS doesn't understand the difference between EDT and EST. 7 AM EDT = 6 AM EST.

Oh and I lost my preorder items after deleting my character to remake him. I'm not the only one either. They're very soon to be backlogged with requests to reimburse lost items because for some reason they didn't make these items per character like every other MMO.

Other than that it's a smooth launch so far for me but it's also early so the big lag, stability and log in test won't be for a while.

[burkemi5]

I have a guild right now looking for more people. Currently it's composed of only RL friends but we need more in order to have a guild bank. If you wanna join and help us out let me know.

[Skittlez]

Anyone else on the Ebonheart Pact? If so add Bae'lun Kyne to friends and lets fuck shit up! I'm a 2h tank Sorcerer.

[Pitborn]

Had barely any playtime this morning because of work but my area has been totally packed with people everywhere i go , and i've experienced no lag and only minor hassles so far.

Can't wait to start murdering people.

Pitborn / Daggerfall .

[Skittlez]

Originally Posted by Pitborn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Had barely any playtime this morning because of work but my area has been totally packed with people everywhere i go , and i've experienced no lag and only minor hassles so far.

Can't wait to start murdering people.

Pitborn / Daggerfall .

I only made it to level 8. Got there in a few hours then had to bail for work too. Can't wait to hit 15 and get that weapon swap and alternate skill bar. I think I am gonna use bows as my other weapon. That shit seems super powerful. Maybe will do sword and board for tanking 20+ stuff. That shield helps out a lot with damage mitigation.

[Weekapaug]

Originally Posted by Skittlez [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I only made it to level 8. Got there in a few hours then had to bail for work too. Can't wait to hit 15 and get that weapon swap and alternate skill bar. I think I am gonna use bows as my other weapon. That shit seems super powerful. Maybe will do sword and board for tanking 20+ stuff. That shield helps out a lot with damage mitigation.

In Skyrim I played a archer/assassin and was going to do the same again. In that game you can focarcgery all the way from the start. Is that possible here that you've seen or is it better to start with a weapon and shield or weapons first?

Haven't been able to play yet but should be able to tonight.

[Weekapaug]

Originally Posted by burkemi5 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have a guild right now looking for more people. Currently it's composed of only RL friends but we need more in order to have a guild bank. If you wanna join and help us out let me know.

Which alliance are you guys?

[Lune]

Originally Posted by Weekapaug [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

In Skyrim I played a archer/assassin and was going to do the same again. In that game you can focarcgery all the way from the start. Is that possible here that you've seen or is it better to start with a weapon and shield or weapons first?

Haven't been able to play yet but should be able to tonight.

As far as I know archery has been considered anywhere from quite weak to mediocre throughout beta.

I played a nightblade assassin/archer type character in beta and did quite well. Melees have many control abilities and gap closers, but you have about as many gap creators. Your dps might tend to be a bit lower than a melee. With clever use of terrain and/or a nice ambush from max range I was able to win the vast majority of 1v1 encounters and at one point I won a 1v4 against a bunch of noobs

In PvE / questing relying on the bow worked just fine for me, but then the questing content is pretty easy.