Fan criticism has reached its destination – BioWare is responding and adjusting the companions of SWTOR again.
When Loud Screaming Helps
The loud outcry on the internet can help time and again, as seen not only in the Eurovision Song Contest but also in Star Wars: The Old Republic. The current patch 4.0.2 had significantly weakened player character companions, making them often annoying and no longer useful. Over 96 pages of criticism and anger faced the developers in the official forum.
Companions regain more power – most are pleased with this.
Now they have backtracked and Community Manager Eric Musco has addressed the issue in a post.
“We have planned some steps, including buffs for the companions. On Monday, we will publish a detailed plan on how we want to address the current balancing issues of the companions, including regarding hero missions.”
No specific date for the follow-up patch is available yet; perhaps we will know more about it on Monday. However, the community will probably not be kept waiting long; frustration and disappointment continue to boil over regularly in the forum.
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Black Desert answered some questions from players and revealed new details about the beta and the release.
First Test Next Month
The approaching launch of Black Desert has prompted the developers to engage in an extensive Q&A session in the forum. While many statements are rather general and numerous questions were answered with “that’s already in the FAQ,” there were also some new pieces of information.
The first beta test will start next month.
Endless Name Reservation
If you secured one of the founder packages, you have (depending on the package) one or multiple name reservations for characters. If you want to secure a name but wait for one of the (later added) new classes, you can do so. It is currently planned that name reservations will never expire. So, if you want to reserve the name “Eliteleo” several months in advance, there is absolutely nothing against it.
Closed Beta 1 – in December
While there is still no specific date for Closed Beta Test 1 (CBT1), there is already a statement regarding the time frame. To allow as many players to participate as possible, the event will run from Thursday to Monday, perfectly covering a weekend – and that without interruption. The first beta is scheduled for December.
More than 100 characters want a voice – this involves a lot of work.
However, there is still no date for the second test, as players must keep in mind that a total of 2,800,000 words in 3 languages need to be translated and over 1000 characters need to be dubbed. The release in the first quarter of 2016 is still on track.
Players with slow internet connections need not worry about starting the download too late – at least three days before, the client should be ready so that everyone can join immediately at the start of the CBT.
Plans for the In-Game Shop
Sexy clothing? Yes. Pay2Win? No.
Although there are currently no specific plans to publish, the developers are aware of the players’ concerns that the game could be Pay2Win in this country. For this reason, they have already ensured that some items that offer more than just comfort – like a slightly increased chance of successful crafting – will not be included in the game.
Whether the promise “in general, everything should be cheaper than in Korea” will really hold true remains to be seen.
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In Korea, a new patch for Blade & Soul is on the way, bringing a pet development system and a new raid.
Flying Pandas – now also with a crown!
Korean and Chinese players of Blade & Soul are excited, as they have a new patch coming soon. This not only brings a new raid for 24 players but also a brand new pet development system. Players can now upgrade their companions to “legendary” status, giving the pet a new characteristic and a revamped appearance.
From a cute, flying panda to a … well, a cute, flying panda with a crown and scepter. But the other companions also look stylish in their legendary form; here are a few comparative screenshots from 2p.
In this country, the game is still in beta. It will surely take a while before the current patches of the Korean version reach us. We will keep you updated.
In Armored Warfare, the Tier-9 tanks are in the game. Soon, there will be much more variety among the tanks.
This week saw the launch of the Tier-9 tanks in Armored Warfare. For “normal players,” they are still out of reach. They cost credits in the double-digit millions, and you must first level up, unlock Tier-8 tanks, and bring them to 100% to earn your ticket to the Colossus class. Because individual tanks have a type of “experience system.” It takes resources to further develop them, unlock and install better ammunition, more powerful engines, and various gadgets.
You essentially develop the tank in a way similar to how it historically evolved. Because a model was continuously upgraded with new components over its service life, which often spanned several decades.
Once a tank is “fully developed,” the successor model can be unlocked at a higher tier.
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At the moment, to approach Tier-9 tanks, you probably would have had to focus on one tank and its successor since the start of the Open Beta and really play it instead of trying to play as many tanks as possible and aiming for the victory of the day. To earn the well-deserved bonus.
Plans to Bring Tanks from All Countries with the Third Dealer
However, in Armored Warfare, they do not want to just delve deeper (Tier-10 is already in Preview in the game), they also want to introduce higher tiers and broaden the spectrum. In the last few weeks, they have already introduced a “third dealer” who will join the two current ones. This third dealer is expected to have tanks from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia in their inventory, as well as Chinese, French, and Scandinavian vehicles. This is planned for the first half of 2016.
The two current dealers mainly offer American, Western European, and Soviet tanks.
At the moment, there are constantly new plans from the developers, they are chatting eagerly and are very open about what they envision and how Armored Warfare will be in the future. A new difficulty level is also set to be introduced.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Jade Rabbit is an exotic scout rifle. What can the weapon do in PvE and PvP? How can one obtain it?
How to get the Jade Rabbit
The scout rifle “Jade Rabbit” is the only weapon in Destiny that can currently be obtained by players on the PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 at this moment. This is likely to remain the case until fall 2016.
Until then, the “Jade Rabbit” will probably not be available from Xur, but only in exotic engrams or through one of the other random rewards in the King’s Fall like in Nightfall strikes or the raid.
What makes the “Jade Rabbit” special?
The Jade Rabbit is a scout rifle with extremely high range, high impact, and strong aim assist – meaning, it is relatively easy to take down an opponent at long range with the Jade Rabbit.
The special perk of the Jade Rabbit is “Fate of All Fools.” When body shots are landed, the damage of the next precision shot increases and ammunition returns to the magazine.
A body shot increases the damage of the next headshot by 9%, up to a maximum of 36%. Additionally, a headshot after a body shot reloads the magazine.
This is particularly interesting since the Jade Rabbit only has 7 bullets, 11 if you choose “extended magazine.”
The other two fixed perks are “Spray and Play” and “Zen Moment.” With Spray and Play, reloading is extremely quick when the magazine is empty. The “Zen Moment” ensures that stability increases with each hit.
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The Jade Rabbit has two downsides: it consumes the exotic slot and fires relatively slowly. However, it reloads quickly and plays simply like a good sniper in the primary slot. The “quick reload” part might be a bit redundant: Those who use the perk correctly won’t need to reload.
The handling is very pleasant. Players report that they get along well with the weapon. It is, however, designed for long ranges. Many prefer something for close range for the primary weapon and then take a sniper rifle for the long range. With the Jade Rabbit, one would need a shotgun as a supplement for close range.
In PvP, the Jade Rabbit deals 73 damage with headshots and 49 with body shots.
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Overall, the “Jade Rabbit” is a good and solid weapon, but it does not fit the standard playstyle.
Most who play at long ranges turn to one of the strong legendary sniper rifles like The Black Spindle or Eirene and then take an exotic primary weapon that complements this style well, like Zhalo Supercell. Also, the second selectable perk does not give the Jade Rabbit any real advantage in Destiny since the fixed perks already address the “reloading and low ammunition” problem.
A cool and well-balanced weapon that Xbox players won’t really miss. It is not a second Gjallarhorn.
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In Heroes of the Storm, prices are drastically reduced – if you’re missing skins or heroes, keep an eye out next week.
50% Off Everything
If you enjoy collecting skins, you should focus on the shop in Heroes of the Storm over the next two weeks. Because in America, the Black Friday sales will take place next week on November 27 – yes, that’s the day when everyone rushes towards special offers, sometimes resulting in some bargain hunters ending up in the hospital. Luckily, things are a bit more peaceful in a game, as Blizzard is putting together some packages with special offers.
Basically, all heroes and skins will be reduced by 50% in real money price!
Jaina enchants the players again (usually very painfully).
The Bundle: Collectibles includes the following items at the reduced price:
Winters Veil Jaina
Elder Rehgar
Majestic Reindeer
Nazeebra
Moon Festival Tiger
Flying Carpet
Furthermore, there will be a new Booster that will be active for a full 360 days – so if you plan to play the game long-term, you should consider purchasing it, as the Booster will also be heavily discounted at the start.
The offers will be available from November 24 to December 8, so there’s plenty of time to be tempted to make a purchase.
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Blizzard will take aggressive action against the German bot manufacturer Bossland (WoW, HotS, Diablo 3).
The German company Bossland manufactures bots for World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, and Heroes of the Storm. Blizzard does not like this for understandable reasons. They have been trying to prevent this for a long time.
Meanwhile, there’s a statement from Blizzard on the matter, which they provided to Kotaku without addressing the specific incident: Bossland’s entire business model is cheating. Their bots have a negative impact on the community. At Blizzard, cheating is not tolerated, and this is supported by the community.
They have already won numerous lawsuits against Bossland in Germany. Despite their delay tactics, they are confident that the judicial system will comply with Blizzard’s demands and ultimately prohibit the distribution of the bots.
They will continue to “aggressively defend their games and services within the bounds of the law.”
At the end of the statement, they remind players that using bots that automate gameplay will result in losing access to these games.
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The latest patch of Overwatch has expanded the beta with new features – now you can rate other players.
I like you and I don’t like you …
Overwatch has received a new patch that, alongside some balance changes, also introduced new rating features. Players can now rate the matchmaking after a match – whether the game was balanced or if one team had a permanent upper hand. The developers want to gain new insights from these reports to ensure that more enjoyable matches occur in the long term.
Did you win a friend while gaming? Give them a good rating if you had fun!
A similar system exists for all players. Did you have fun and success with a certain person? Rate that player positively at the end of the round. Did the collaboration with someone go poorly or did you feel that the other player was hopelessly outmatched skill-wise? Rate them negatively.
These ratings are not meant to “ban” players or punish them in any way; instead, they should contribute positively to matchmaking and provide Blizzard with valuable data.
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There have also been some adjustments in the balancing area. McCree was the jack-of-all-trades, as he was very effective in close combat, as well as at medium and long ranges – they didn’t want him to be a sniper, so his damage and accuracy at range were reduced.
Symmetra, on the other hand, received some buffs and can now build her turrets faster to recover from a wild monkey attack (as Winston loves to do) quicker and to have significance as an offensive hero.
The ultimate ability of Mercy was changed with the latest patch. The resurrection is now not activated spontaneously, but only at the end of the animation – and both developers and players are unhappy about this. Occasionally, teammates miss their resurrection, and overall, the ability doesn’t feel powerful anymore. “We want to nerf Mercy’s ultimate, but we approached it the wrong way. In an upcoming patch, we will try a different approach,” says Jeff Kaplan.
Mercy was nerfed – and no one is happy about it.
For Torbjörn and Bastion, the developers need to think of something in the future. Both characters are seen as “too powerful” by newcomers, while they are considered too weak in the high competitive range. How exactly they want to balance the heroes to satisfy both groups has yet to be decided.
Currently, there is a big beta weekend with many players in Overwatch. (Spoiler: I am not participating!) Are you in? How do you like it? And what do the “veterans” among you think of the changes?
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the patch released on Tuesday revealed something new. According to reports, the long-lost shaders are now available in the Trials of Osiris.
The patch on Tuesday seems to have done more than expected. The long-sought-after shaders from the Trials of Osiris are now being found.
These are the Trials of Osiris shaders currently available
They include Abydos Commune and Amduat Ink. Both are rewards at the end of a match, reportedly available only since Friday. The “old” Trials of Osiris shader Aarus Passage continues to drop, according to reports.
The Trials of Osiris emblem Heart of Scarabs has been found in the Trials of Osiris for a while. Players report that the likelihood increases when one competes in further matches with 9 wins on a ticket. The number of losses one has at that time apparently does not matter.
The missing game Kingdom under Fire 2 was now playable on Playstation 4 for the first time. A trailer shows the monsters and armies in action.
Kingdom under Fire 2 was supposed to create a stir a few years ago: 10,000 units simultaneously on one screen, action and strategy mixed, great graphics, that caused quite a buzz back then – but nothing came of it. The game is currently only running on a few servers in Southeast Asia and on PC – and even there it’s tight. The local publisher is pulling out of the PC market.
A glimmer of hope: At the last fair in Korea, the G-STAR 2015, the game was reportedly playable on the Playstation 4 for the first time and there was a new trailer. It’s still impressive to see what there is, and it explains why there is still a stir around the game.
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In Skyforge , the Pantheon Wars will be introduced with the next patch. These are battles between two guilds.
The last patch was not that long ago, and now the Pantheon Wars are coming soon. The patch War’s Onset will be released on December 2. Skyforge has already showcased the guild wars extensively, featuring battles of 100 versus 100 on various fields: PvE and PvP play a role. There are also decisive battles. The system is pretty well thought out and looked exciting and interesting in the preview.
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In ARK: Survival Evolved, players mostly fight as weak humans against the harsh nature. This consists of dinosaurs, other nasty animals, and players who are all too eager to pounce on the prey. How nice it would be if one could slip into the scaly skin of the dinosaurs to give those humans a proper stomp in the face back?
Exactly this was probably also thought by FinntasticGames, who quickly created a mod that allows just that. Right on the beach, a dinosaur can be selected, with which one then roams the island.
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But since being alone is boring in the long run, the dino players can lay eggs (which takes a full 30 minutes!) and then hatch more dinosaurs (each takes 10 minutes). With the push of a button, the new companions can be commanded to either follow as a herd or stay at a location.
The system is not particularly sophisticated yet, so it becomes a bit monotonous after a short time, but it definitely offers a first taste for interesting game modes that the developers (and also the community) can still explore.
If you want to try it out yourself, you can find a link to the mod in our sources.
P.S.: Yes, you can also play as a Dodo.
You can find out more about the dino success on our ARK: Survival Evolved theme page.
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Next week, things look bleak in Hearthstone. Due to an American holiday, the 3rd wing will not be released.
Thank you, Thanksgiving!
While it’s hard to say something bad about holidays, it’s precisely these that are causing problems for Hearthstone players. Next week, there will be no new wing of the League of Explorers, the adventure is on pause.
Only the following Thursday (December 3rd) will the explorers pick up their weapons (hats, pickaxes, Indiana Jones comics) again, and the whole thing will continue with the third wing. “Blame” goes to Thanksgiving, or as one would say in Azeroth: “Pilgrim’s Bounty”. This is a bit annoying for all Hearthstone players outside of America, but this year it simply falls on an inconvenient date.
If you are currently struggling with the heroic bosses, our guides with some tips and hints might help you out.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , the first exotic weapon that is coming has now been revealed. Additionally, the Trials of Osiris started on November 20th.
That was quick. Just yesterday, Bungie announced that a new batch of exotic items will be released in December, mainly Year 1 items that will be upgraded to Year 2 level, but also two “fresh” items.
The MIDA Multi-Tool is a fan favorite, especially in PvP many players used it in Year 1. It is considered a weapon for connoisseurs, as it offers superior speed and gives the player an overview.
The Trials of Osiris have been active since 7 PM. This time, the map being played is “Rusted Lands.”
Remember to complete the bounties, as that’s where the loot is. You can earn bronze, silver, and gold packages for them. That’s the real “loot source.” It helps if you solve your Boons on the ticket, as you only need to go for a 7-1 instead of a 9-0 run to still be considered flawless.
This week, rewards are again hidden on ranks 5 and 7, which are the same for everyone.
At rank 5, there are armor pieces, this week it’s gloves.
At rank 7, there is a weapon, which will be a shotgun.
In Defiance , the Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated with a quirky event.
Defiance also resembles the pioneer days in some ways. Only instead of encountering natives, you meet mutants, and the world is not “untouched,” but rather “too much touched by civilization.” Regardless – turkeys are delicious, just like they were back then. It is quite fitting that they appear more frequently in Defiance during Thanksgiving time. Turkeys are said to be just as resilient as they are tasty!
The Free2Play shooter on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 celebrates its own “Thanksgiving” until November 30. During this time, there is a special pack available where you can obtain an injector that shoots turkeys.
Additionally, there are new missions to complete and the title “Borderland Fighter” to earn. For some ridiculous reason, mutants also celebrate Thanksgiving… but they interpret it a bit more hostile.
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The second wing of the Hearthstone expansion “The League of Explorers” is open – we will show you how to defeat the heroic bosses!
Uldaman – a place of Troggs and treasures
Since last night, Uldaman has opened, and most players have already shown the bosses who is boss on normal difficulty. However, the heroic variants are a bit tougher in most cases and require planning and a good deck. We will show you how to retrieve the staff head from Uldaman also in heroic mode.
Chieftain Scarvash – Troggs hate everything
The first boss, Chieftain Scarvash, is a gigantic Trogg and hates spells. Minions do too. Actually, everything. For this reason, his hero power switches every round, making spells cost 2 more mana and then minions – switching constantly. As befits a chieftain, Scarvash throws all kinds of Troggs at you that you must defeat.
In heroic mode, things get even a bit tougher. Here minions and spells alternate costing 11 mana – making them impossible to play. It is therefore important to maintain a good balance between spells and minions in the deck. As if that weren’t bad enough, Scarvash also starts with 2 Troggs on his side that become stronger through spells.
For both modes, this Shaman deck is particularly suitable. It has a balanced mix of spells and minions and can hinder opponents early on with tanks like Annoy-O-Tron. You should attack Scarvash directly as often as possible in order to take him down with 4 or 5 minions, along with a hefty Bloodlust combo, as early as possible. Unfortunately, this fight heavily relies on RNG – bad luck with draws can quickly mean the end.
Thrilling Minecart Ride – Indiana Jones Brann Bronzebeard sends his regards
As in last week’s “Escape from the Temple”, the “Thrilling Minecart Ride” is another type of boss fight. Again, you need to survive a total of 10 rounds to defeat the “boss”. The fight itself is rather unspectacular, but planning and foresight are still required. The game sends you 2-3 random Troggs each round that will attack your life points in the following turn. Brann Bronzebeard provides you with his own deck that contains certain minions and spells. All cards you can play cost just 1 mana – but your maximum mana never goes above 2, which means you only have 2 actions per round.
Bring your mechanical parrots onto the field early, as they can effectively trade and prepare the field so that you can clear the entire board at once with “Kaboom!”. Save “Full Speed Ahead!” for the last rounds – use it only when the field is completely clear otherwise.
In heroic mode, nothing changes in this encounter at all. Unless you have to fight against some 6/6 Troggs on the first turn (and have no dynamite on hand), you should not have any difficulties at all.
Archaedas – The Potter Master
Finally, the Titan construct Archaedas awaits the players and separates them from the headpiece of the staff. The hero power summons a 0/2 statue for both players every round, which is not much of a problem at first. As expected, however, Archaedas is capable of buffing his minions, while your statues only block the board. The goal is to make your own statues useful and prevent Archaedas from destroying many statues simultaneously with a spell (which causes damage equal to the statues).
Brann Bronzebeard is the new Legendary of the wing.
In heroic mode, the health points of the construct summoned by Archaedas increase to 5, while your own remain at 2. As if that wasn’t annoying enough, almost all of Archaedas’s cards have gotten better, allowing him to give all his minions +3/+3 and taunt. At the same time, one card can smash all statues (including yours!) and deal 3 damage for each destroyed construct. And yes, he can also directly deploy this against your health points. The difficulty, therefore, lies in making your own statues functional while defeating Archaedas’s statues quickly.
Particularly effective in this is this Shaman deck, which (like with Scarvash) tries to defeat the enemy with a Bloodlust combo. Minions like the Flame Tongue Totem and the Sunstrider’s Guardian make your constructs useful and ensure that Archaedas must attack them.
Once you have completed all challenges (normal mode is enough), numerous new cards await, including Brann Bronzebeard himself, who will surely inspire many new decks.
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A new video promotes the level boost of World of Warcraft – in a very crazy way, where a goblin gets hurt.
Goblins torture – what a monkey theater!
With World of Warcraft: Legion, the level booster is improved. It not only increases the character level to 100 instead of 90, but also brings (in the future) a tutorial in which you can try out a boosted character first before the boost is consumed.
To promote this a bit, the team responsible for Machinimas at Blizzard has released a new video that addresses the everlasting conflict between gnomes and goblins. Watch goblin Krazzel Crashfuse as he tries to uncover the secrets of level 100 (and amusingly fails several times).
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Here you can see again in my opinion what talent the people at Blizzard have who are responsible for cinematics. The little commercial goes far beyond the quality of the in-game cinematics of Warlords of Draenor, which gives me hope that the quality will make a big leap forward with Legion.
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The Norwegian MMO studio Funcom has unveiled its quarterly results. According to this, LEGO Minifigures Online has been a flop.
The LEGO Minifigures Online, intended for children, “has continued to fall short of expectations.” The switch to a Buy2Play model didn’t help either. Investment has been reduced to a minimum to meet obligations, but internally, the project has already been written off. This is evident from Funcom’s quarterly report.
The quarterly report paints a bleak picture of the present. The “live MMOs” The Secret World, Anarchy Online, and Age of Conan are still profitable, but are generating less revenue as they age.
The Park is coming to consoles Xbox One and Playstation 4
A ray of hope is perhaps “The Park”, which is the first game following the new Funcom strategy.It is said to have met its own internal expectations both financially and otherwise. The Park is set to release for Xbox One and Playstation 4 in the first quarter of 2016 in addition to the PC.
“The Park” is a “small game”; perhaps one or two hours of pure playtime. It is aimed at YouTubers who enjoy showcasing such horror games – some have built a career scaring audiences.
The German YouTuber Gronkh made 6 “The Park” episodes. The first received over 500,000 clicks, while the other 5 are between 200,000 and 300,000 views.
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Back to Funcom: For 2016, they aim to fully transition into the “new mode”: releasing many more games based on existing franchises. A “major title” is planned for 2016. Later in the year, two “small, experimental games” are set to be released – similar to “The Park.”
Whether the major title from Funcom will at least be an MMO is uncertain. It seems rather doubtful at the moment.
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The tanks of World of Tanks are rolling onto the Playstation 4. A first beta weekend has now been announced.
From December 4th to December 6th, Wargaming’s tanks from World of Tanks will find a new battlefield on the Playstation 4. This is an open beta.
Participants will receive two exclusive tanks: the T1E6-PS with Elite camouflage and an M22 Locust with a color scheme reminiscent of the first Playstation.
Games will be played on two maps: “Ruinberg” and “Scorpion Pass” – the latter being the largest map in World of Tanks to date.
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Also on the Playstation 4, WoT will be a free-to-play title. Playstation Plus will not be needed. The PS4 version supports Share Play, Playstation Vita Remote Play, and of course the Dualshock 4.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the veteran ranks are slowly being addressed. The balance in PvP in Cyrodiil continues to trouble the developers.
TESO runs like a clock, bringing out a DLC every quarter. That’s the plan, and it must be fulfilled. However, there have been two major issues in PvE and PvP for a long time that remain persistent.
Since the launch of The Elder Scrolls Online, the balance in mass PvP has been problematic. Even now, there are major threads on the subject. So much has changed, players have been forced into a “meta”, many mechanics are perceived as unfair and easily exploitable, the AoE cap is annoying – some even feel that the PvP was simply better a year ago.
Rich Lambert, the Creative Director, says: “The performance in Cyrodiil is something we really need to improve.” There is still a lot of work to be done.
PvP head Brian Wheeler presents a list of things that are supposed to come in the next patch. Among other things: return of the forward camps, revision of siege damage, reworking the guards at the Elder Scrolls, and much more.
The message is : We are listening to you, we know your problems, we need more time. We want Cyrodiil to be a zone with many fronts, where battles can happen everywhere. Everyone should be able to have fun here, everyone should be engaged … and it should all run smoothly. They are aware of the difficulties, and they are working on it.
By the way: On Xbox One, the EU campaign Frostweaver has been closed to keep player numbers balanced. In the USA, 2 campaigns each have been set on PS4 and Xbox One.
Now Lambert says: With the next update, we are not increasing anything. There will be no VR 18 with the Thieves Guild.
Additionally, they are continuing to work on the transition. This is all still in flux. The team envisions that players will receive the veteran rank of their highest character in champion points. The factor is approximately 1 veteran rank = 2.5 champion points. Players with a VR 16 would then receive 40 points.
But all of this is still up in the air. The items will probably require “a minimum of champion points” instead of the veteran ranks as before. But they assure us that this will happen cautiously, with no big leaps.
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