So you’ve heard about the Elder Scrolls Online MMO from a friend, maybe you’re a former player, who left the game or thinking about trying out the game. Either way you’re wondering now: Is ESO worth playing in 2023? Video https://youtu.be/l6ENjK9yy7A Is ESO Worth Playing in 2023? I’ve been playing ESO since launch and have over 50 end game characters across all servers with thousands of hours in the game. With all that experience and knowledge, I’m going to give you an honest opinion on whether ESO is worth starting or coming back to in the new year. For those who might not be familiar: ESO is set in the world of Tamriel, with the events of the game occurring a thousand years before those in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. First launched in 2014, the game will celebrate its ninth anniversary this spring. Each year the game has seen a steady increase in expansions and updated content, meaning that both brand new and returning players will have plenty to do in game. … [Read more...] about Is ESO Worth Playing in 2023?
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ESO Finally Shares Combat Details – Core Combat Values
The Elder Scrolls Online PvP & Combat Lead Brian Wheeler made a surprise post today about ESO Core Combat Values and addressing some of the questions and concerns that players have had since the dramatic Update 35 earlier this year, which many felt made some radical and unexplained changes to the game's combat. His post lays out these Values which he and the developers at ZOS are striving for as they make these changes to the game. ESO Developer Deep Dive - Core Combat Values Today, we’d like to share with you our goals and core values for ESO’s combat system. First, we’d like to address the combat Q&A we mentioned a few months ago. As we were reading over your combat questions, it became apparent that we could better communicate to all of you our vision and core values for combat. Most answers to the combat-related questions of “Why” we have gotten over the past few months are grounded in these core values; we wanted to take a step back and overview these to help … [Read more...] about ESO Finally Shares Combat Details – Core Combat Values
Is Blocking Fixed? – ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.8
ESO players have been waiting a couple of weeks for a hot fix to correct a block bug which is making gameplay difficult for tanks in game. Doe this fix finally resolve the issue? Or will the players have to wait through the holidays for another potential fix? To read the official ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.8 post click HERE or keep reading below! ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.8 The Elder Scrolls Online v8.2.8 fixes the most recent issue with block – putting it back into its pre-Update 36 state – fixed an issue where Kjalnar's Mask Style Pages were not dropping, Faun’s Lark Cladding could get stuck in your character, and more. We’ve also updated the Privacy Policy, which will prompt you to re-accept upon logging in. The size of this patch is approximately 127MB. General Fixed an issue where Timbershade did not count for endeavors to kill world bosses. Quests A Heart Turned Black: Fixed an issue where Elder Pitof would not properly advance after cleansing … [Read more...] about Is Blocking Fixed? – ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.8
ESO End of Year Letter From Matt Firor
It is mid-December and it's time for ESO End of Year Letter! These letters are typically reviews of what happened in the game over the course of the year, and what changes players can expect to see in the new coming year. Given some of the issues that ESO has encountered in Quarter 4 of this year, players are anxious to see what ZOS may have in store for us going forward. You can read the full letter down below, or click here for the official news post! Reaction Video ESO End of Year Letter Read a letter from ZeniMax Online Studios’ Studio Director Matt Firor, discussing another big year for The Elder Scrolls Online and its future.  As we approach the end of 2022, it's once again time to share some thoughts on where ESO is and to look ahead at what is in store for the game in the new year. In 2023, ESO will see an amazing Chapter as well as some long-requested changes to the types of content that we will deliver—based largely on community … [Read more...] about ESO End of Year Letter From Matt Firor
ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.7 – Blocking Fixed??
ESO players have been waiting a couple of weeks for a hot fix to correct a block bug which is making gameplay difficult for tanks in game. Does it work? (Current chatter on the forums says an unfortunate 'no'.) To read the official ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.7 – Firesong & Update 36 post click HERE or keep reading below! ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.7 The Elder Scrolls Online v8.2.7 contains several important fixes including a fix for block being cleared after dodge rolling or bashing, a fix for the game crashing when utilizing the /encounterlog command, links to player homes once again functioning properly, a fix for several Antiquity Leads that were not dropping, a number of quest fixes, and more. The size of this patch is approximately 146MB. Fixes & Improvements Chapters & DLCs Combat & Gameplay Combat & Abilities Base Game Dungeons Scalecaller Peak Fixed a crash that could occur when fighting Zaan … [Read more...] about ESO PC/Mac Patch Notes v8.2.7 – Blocking Fixed??
