Archive for July, 2013

Elder Scrolls Online – Maps

Tuesday, July 30th, 2013

The elder scrolls online map of Tamriel is quite large. It is exepected that players will be able to explore up to 50% of the map at launch, with other zones coming online as DLC (Downloadable Content) sometime later. The original map of the world as seen HERE is quite vague. However, with the closed beta and some investigative work done by the fanbase, some nice fan made maps have started showing up. These are quite detailed. You can see the more popular areas of Skyrim, Morrowind, and Hammerfell.


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Daggerfall Covenant Map
Ebonheart Pact Map
Aldmeri Dominion Map
(Note that the high-level Adventure Zones are not included)
These were made by Okiir on DeviantArt. You can check out more of his work via clicking on his name.

We found this one too, its not specific to Elder Scrolls Online, but it is a eso map of the world of Tamriel:
Elder Scrolls Online ESO Map
This one was made by AndrewScrolls

On the other side of the world, our german friends have come up with a interactive version of the elder scrolls online map of Tamriel. What I really like about this version, is that you can turn on/off various settings like town names, vegetation, or politics. While those are nice, what I really like is the addition of screenshots added by location that you can hover over and get a feel for the different scenery that you will find in those areas.

But don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself. Interactive ESO Map. Just be sure to click the English checkbox on the upper right side. These images will change over time as the fanbase learns more about the different areas and more images become available.

tamriel-interactive-map

 

 

Coming soon, we will discuss the latest Ask Us Anything. These are various Q&A discussions that the fans have asked the developers about. While they are mostly forthcoming with information, they are can be vague and sometimes down right cryptic in their replies. We will delve into their latest responses and discuss what this means for the game overall.

Elder Scrolls Online – Leaked – Ebonheart to Mournhold

Saturday, July 27th, 2013

Elder Scrolls Online Leaked Beta footageYesterday we brought you a couple of videos showcasing some of the new Elder Scrolls Online leaked beta footage. Today we bring you a full 45 minute video showing the scenery in full high-resolution detail. The video starts out in Ebonheart. Where the protagonist takes a quest to travel to Mournhold. You will see the entire ride (horseback of course) from Ebonheart to Mournhold. This one of the few (very few) videos that have been leaked for the upcoming game Elder Scrolls Online. This leaked beta footage will get your mouth watering for more.

During the video, you will see a few fights, one with a Shalk.. sorta of a big beetle. It goes down pretty fast. As the character runs across the world, he levels up. This seems to suggest that you can get exerience from visiting new points of interest.. a common theme that seems to be in all of the newest mmorpg games.

We arrive in Mournhold at 22:32. From there we take a a escort quests, and continue to view the countryside, escorting Elynisi to a Inn… But the character gets bored and just continues exploring on his own. Around 36:22 we arrive at Tal’Deic Fortress. The character keeps going on until the 46 minute mark, where the video ends. It seems that the beta content is limited to specific areas, as the character was not able to continue on past a stone wall crossing.

The overall feel seems to be just like playing Skyrim. The graphics, fonts, even playstyle has a Skyrim feel to it. I cant wait for a chance to play myself. Until next time. Keep checking back for more.

And here is the 46 minute video in streaming format (Be sure to watch in full 720p):

You will need something like UTorrent or Bittorent to download:

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Here is the 10 min “niteblade” video that has been flooding the web.

 

Some good news is that on FRIDAY, live at QuakeCon 2013 they are going to stream live ESO footage! I cant wait!

Elder Scrolls Online – Leaked Beta Footage – July 22, 2013

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Elder Scrolls Online Leaked Beta footageWe were asked if we could find any ESO leaked beta gameplay footage on the web. We did a quick search and this is what we found. I’m sure you can find more videos on youtube, or the like, but this one seems to be of high quality. While the gameplay is not all that great, it is a glimpse of what is coming down the pipe.

The playstyle in this video appears to be filmed in a “lets play” style with some commentary and one very novice gamer. But hey, its ESO leaked beta footage!

I dont know if this is against the current NDA (if there is even one), so I dont know how long this video will last. I know quite a few people have been requesting just this sort of elder scrolls online leaked beta footage, so here it is.

Well, that is it for now, keep checking back for more ESO news and all things related to Elder Scrolls Online.

See the comments for more links from other users if the links get taken down.

Most of the streaming links have been removed, but these direct download links are still up.

  1. 10 min “niteblade” gameplay (leaked on reddit, approx 10 mins of a “first play”, darkelf, or something or another)
  2. 5 min preview of From Ebonheart to Mournhold

Update: full 45 min video of the elder scrolls leaked beta gameplay footage.

FFXIV Marauder

Wednesday, July 10th, 2013

“Marauders are fearsome front line combatants whose arsenal of actions enables them to strengthen their offensive and defensive prowess, whichever the situation demands. Charging into battle with a massive axe, the marauder quickly draws the attention of enemies, and turns their attacks against them.”

Last month I informed you about the new FFXIV Pugilist Class. Continuing with the Disciples of War, today I bring you the FFXIV Marauder Class and overview. This is yet another class type from Square Enix in their epic overhaul of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn upcoming release, announced for late august 2013.

Keep in mind during this topic that everything herein is subject to change. While I do not foresee much changing in the near future, if anything does, don’t fret, I will keep this post updated with the most up to date information all the way to release.

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So what is this FFXIV Marauder class? Its a warrior class that uses a giant 2 handed axes for sheer cleaving power. This heavily armored class can take the punches and respond in kind. This class really starts to shine while taking on multiple foes at once. While the class does not incorporate a shield, you are a little less defended than say the FFXIV Gladiator. But, what you lack in defense, you more than make up for in sheer damage dealing.

  • Once you reach level 30 Marauder and level 15 Gladiator you can acquire the job of Warrior.

Here are the current ability and trait breakdown for the Marauder FFXIV class.

 

FXIV A Realm Reborn: Marauder Actions / Abilities

Name
Level
Cast
Recast
Cost
Range
Radius
Type / Affinity
Heavy Swing 1 Instant 2.50s 70 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills heavy swing Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. MRD WAR
Foresight 2 Instant 120.00s Free Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills foresight Increase defense by 20%. Duration: 20s GLA PGL MRD LNC ARC
CNJ THM PLD WAR DRG
Skull Sunder Instant 2.50s 60 TP Self 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills skull sunder Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Additional Effect: Increased enmity.
Combo Action: Heavy Swing
Combo Potency: 200
GLA PGL MRD LNC ARC
PLD WAR DRG
Fracture 6 Instant 2.50s 80 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills fracture Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Additional Effect: Damage over time. Potency: 20
Duration 18s
GLA PG MRD LNC ARC
PLD WAR DRG
Bloodbath 8 Instant 90.00s Free Self 0y Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills bloodbath Converts 25% of the damage dealt by next successful offensive ability into HP.
Duration: 15s
GLA PGL MRD LNC ARC
CNJ THM PLD WAR DRG
Brutal Swing 10 Instant 30.00s Free 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills brutal swing Delivers an attack with a potency of 50.
Additional Effect: Stun.
Duration 3s
MRD WAR
Overpower 12 Instant 2.50s 100 TP 8y 8y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills overpower Delivers an attack with a potency of 120 to all enemies in a cone before you.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity
MRD WAR
Tomahawk Instant 2.50s 15y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills tomahawk Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 130.
Additional Effect: Increased Enmity
MRD WAR
Maim 18 Instant 2.50s 60 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills maim Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Combo Action: Heavy Swing Combo Potency: 180
Combo Bonus: Increases damage dealt by 10%
Duration: 12s
MRD WAR
Berserk 22 Instant 2.50s Free 0y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills berserk Increases attack power by 50%. Duration: 15s
Unable to use weaponskills for 5 seconds after effect fades.
MRD WAR
Mercy Stroke 26 Instant 90.00s Free 3y 0y Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills mercy stroke Deliverys an attack with a potency of 250. Can only be executed when target’s HP is below 20%.
If delivered as the killing blow, up to 20% of your maximum HP will be restored.
GLA PGL MRD LNC ARC
CNJ THM PLD WAR DRG
Butchers Block 30 Instant 2.50s 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills butchers block Delivers an attack with potency 100.
Additional Effect: Increased Enmity
Combo Action: Skull Sunder
Combo Potency: 260
GLA PGL MRD LNC ARC
CNJ THM PLD BRD WHM
Thrill of Battle 34 Instant 180.00s Free Self 0y Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills thrill of battle Increases maximum HP by 10% and restores the amount increased. Duration: 10s MRD WAR
Storm’s Path 38 Instant 2.50s 90 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills storms path Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Combo Action: Maim
Combo Bonus: Absorbs 20% of damage dealt as HP up to 10% of your maximum HP.
Duration: 12s
MRD WAR
Holmgang 42 Instant 180.00s Free 3y 0y Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills Holmgang Binds both caster and target. Duration: 6s MRD WAR
Vengeance 46 Instant 150.00s Free Self 0y Ability
ffxiv arr marauder skills vengeance Delivers an attack with a potency of 50 every time you suffer physical damage. Duration: 15s MRD WAR
Storm’s Eye 50 Instant 2.50s 70 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
ffxiv arr marauder skills storms eye Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Combo Action: Maim
Combo Potency: 230
Combo Bonus:Decreases target’s slashing resistance by 10% and HP recovery via curing magic by 50%.
Duration: 12s
MRD WAR

 

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Marauder Traits.

Lv.
Name
Description
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Vitality 1 8 Enhanced Vitality Increase VIT by 2.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Foresight 14 Enhanced Foresight Shortens Foresight recast time to 90 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Vitality 2 16 Enhanced Vitality II Increase VIT by 4.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Bloodshower 20 Bloodshower Extends Bloodbath duration to 30 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Vitality 3 24 Enhanced Vitality III Increase VIT by 6.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Fracture 28 Enhanced Fracture Extends Fracture duration to 30 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Brutal Swing 32 Enhanced Brutal Swing Extends Brutal Swing duration to 5 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Berserk 36 Enhanced Berserk Extends Berserk duration to 20 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Mercy Stroke 40 Enhanced Mercy Stroke Shortens Mercy Stroke recast time to 60 seconds.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Thrill of Battle 44 Enhanced Thrill of Battle Improves the HP increase granted by Thrill of Battle to 20%.
FFXIV ARR Marauder Traits Enhanced Maim 48 Enhanced Maim Extends Maim duration to 20 second

 

Keep checking back for more articles as next we delve into the artistry of the FFXIV Archer class!