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Dragonknight Stamina Build: 2 Handed Monster

Build Details:

And a short clip of the action:

Build Tips:

- This build relies on you keeping Green Dragon Blood up full time and trying to keep the ult generation up with Light Attacks from range with the Restoration Staff

- Reflect those Crystal Shards!

- Soul Assault is a great Ultimate choice as well

Thanks!

-Snarg

The Elder Scrolls Online Buy to Play (B2P)?

I think it's safe to say we knew SOME change was coming. No, it's not a collective underwear changing by the AD Cyrodiil players as EP overnight 6-scroll dominates us night after night, it's a change in billing structure.  So what does that mean for GAME structure? Well, let's break down a few points from their press release and think about the long term effects on PVP, because PVE is soft clay still.

First:

- "...console launch on June 9th, ...no game subscription fees on PC/Mac March 17th."

We know that many players will be transitioning to Console because it's a cheaper all-in-one than a PC to play the game, so June 9th is when they'll get the chance to copy their characters to Xbox or Playstation Network, from what I recall. That will leave a huge power vacuum in almost every guild/campaign, and it will also be June, time for school to get out.

Huge population shift, Huge power shifts, HUGE influx of new players (Free kills? :D )


Second:

- "..Regular updates and new gameplay will be offered to all players to enjoy free of additional charge... optional, downloadable content available for purchase and in in-game Crown Store for convenience and customization items."

So, no buying of power, but buying of the opportunity to earn power. I don't know, I can dig it. I pay to play now, I will pay to play when it goes free, and I will continue to pay because this game is mind blowing in too many ways to stop :)

However, they will not be selling VR14 Legendary Sets for IRL $$$, so we still have that. We saw the Diablo 3 RMAH destroy the image of that entire franchise for a time, so fortunately no repeat here.  We also saw SWTOR have success with their F2P model in a large, open world MMORPG. I believe that if they stick to their guns with "No direct power buying" as indicated by this structure, they will succeed.

Third:

- Justice and Champions launches months before the Imperial City opens!!

This is the key part for me. It means I can start a new character JUST to be evil, and still have time to get them to a high level before the Imperial City launches. I can also dig that.

Overall I give this Press Release 2 thumbs up. Let's Buy and Play, shall we?

-Snarg