I have a Precursor at Hunding's, my primary residence. I was also thinking of moving the 6m dummy from Mournoth to there.

BwaaHaa!! I was having fun playing with the big dummy and having it aggro the Precursor, lol.

Yes, I will def move it for you; it will be tomorrow though = can't get to it tonight.

Thank you, mALX!

For some reason, I was under the impression that I HAD to make equipment with a trait. I don't know why I thought that, but I could've sworn that I was stopped from doing so. I must have gotten that confused with the motif requirement. In hindsight, it's rather obvious...

@mALX - Thanks. I'll take the 2,000 gold out next time, if I remember to do so.


Also, I bought the small house right next to Hallin's Stand (Twin Sisters, was it?). Can't really explain it, but I just liked the look and feel. It's also a fairly convenient location. But I really need help furnishing it. I occasionally get decorative stuff, but what I really need is beds, nightstands, tables, etc. Haven't found any through home goods furnishers, so I've also been picking up related crafting materials. Is anybody else able to help me on that? I think I can craft the stuff myself, but I need more materials like heartwood and honing stones and such. I'll just buy the racial motif stuff since those are really cheap.

Make sure and look through the guild bank - there is quite a bit of furnishings in there and some may of some help.

I've been dumping duplicate furnishing plans there, so there may be quite a bit of Redguard stuff. However, the more interesting items are rarer, and I've had to buy the plans to make them. If you want to visit a Twin Arches or two that are furnished, I can arrange that, next time we're both in game. If there are things you like, but can't make, I can turn your materials into an item at no cost.

Do you have Discord? Then we can talk via voice, as well as the in-game guild chat.

Don't thank me yet, I didn't get to it today (didn't have time). I'll get it tomorrow (but don't be afraid to remind me, lol).

PLEASE grab as many recipes/furniture crafting plans from the Guild Bank as you can use = anyone who needs any! I tried to stick a hundred more in there today; and couldn't!

Also, the Guild Bank has furniture in it; if you can use it = take it! It has been there a long time; it will be good to see someone using it!

Oh, and I've got a bunch of furniture I was going to sell to a vendor - let me get it pulled out so you can go through it; and if you want anything in there you can just have it; I'd love it if someone could/would use it!

Also: I can make you furniture if you see what you want anywhere = get the name of whatever you want and tell me the name of it. I will do most furnishings for free; with the possible exception of furniture items that have the name "Alinor" or "Elsweyr" because they use very rare/expensive stones to make.


Also = Rader, are you the one who made that AWESOME healing potion in the Guild Bank? HOLY COW!!!! That is the best healing pot I've ever seen!!!! It is amazing !!!!! I missed seeing how long it lasted; but if it lasts any amount of time at all, would love to know that recipe!

Come to think of it, I only gave it a cursory look before, so I will definitely look harder at it.



Much appreciated. I might take you up on that offer later. Yeah, I do have Discord and the Chorrol group is the only one I am a part of. Haven't used Discord in a long time, though.

Speaking of Discord, that is how you all are communicating during guild meetings now, right? How exactly do you get it working side-by-side with the game, accessing the overlay when necessary, etc.? I have never used something like that in a game before, so I want to make sure I do it properly.




Yep, all those potions were made by yours truly. I was actually able to make a potion before that restored health, magicka, AND stamina, but I haven't figured out exactly how I did it. I'll have to play around with reagents somewhere. Just messing around has come up with a bunch of potions that have multiple (and otherwise disparate) boosts.

But for health at least, you'll need Lorkhan's Tears (Proficiency 8, the highest level for Alchemy) and stuff that Restores Health like Columbine, Water Hyacinth, and Mountain Flower (which has the Restore property for Health, Magicka, and Stamina). You'll need to take the perk that lets you mix 3 reagents as well to make those multi-effect potions.

And thank you on the furnishings.

Regarding Discord, I see that you are already part of the chorrol discord channel. During guild meets, I'm up in the General Voice channel and usually meet mALX there so I can ease her challenges of reading the chatbox by telling her what's going on in voice - makes it much easier for her to keep with us and follow things. We've had ghastley, Gosse and even Grits up that channel also and it does make communicating easier/faster.

The key is to be aware of who is up in voice and who is not or cannot use it and make sure to use text chat for them. Rider, for example, has hearing problems so the voice part of discord is a no go for her.

I don't think the 'overlay' stuff works - I've certainly never been able to use it or even seen a need for it. I just get set up in discord on voice, then stay in game. The only thing is you do need to be able to occasionally move from game to discord. I play in windows mode so that is easy but, if not, you can alt tab to minimize the game for a moment to tend to discord when/if needed.

Others here may be able to offer more/better info/advice since I really just know enough to get by.

This link should "invite" you to the Discord:


Discord:


https://discord.gg/YksAuJg



The Overlay does not work in ESO; (but does work in other games; it is something about ESO that blocks it).

Without the Overlay just set up the Discord and make sure it is working before entering the game; then you won't need to go in and out of the game to fiddle with it.

(just use the control on your headset if you want to mute your mike while playing; no need to use the Discord Mute).

Instead of using the Overlay to take screenshots; just use your "Print Screen" key. The screens go to your "My Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/Live/Screenshots" folder.

Also: If you are going to type any messages to anyone while we are playing, don't do it in Discord = just use the Chat Box in the game and use the "Guild" Chat so it shows up (only) to all Chorrolites members; or if we group use the "Group" Chat.

Group Chat is /g

For Guild Chat, it will be /g plus whatever number Guild that Chorrolites is showing on your drop down list of Guilds you are a member of.

Example: /g1 or /g3 (etc).


I set up my Chorrolites Guild Chat so it is very noticeable in the Chat Box (hot pink, lol) - that way anytime someone types in it, it catches my attention even with the bad eyesight, lol.


* If you want to adjust the volume of voices you can do that while playing by temporarily putting your game in "Windowed" mode instead of Full=screen. (just right click on whoever's name is too loud and find "Adjust Volume" on the drop down list). When you are done; just set your game back into Full-screen mode.

(While in a safe place in game hit "Esc," go to "Settings," on the upper right of the drop down list there is the choice of windowed/windowed full/ or full screen" - just make sure you are not standing in a spawn point when you do it because the game is going to keep playing while you are out fiddling with the Discord, lol)

I would set the Discord up prior to the Guild Meet to make sure the mike and speakers are working right; have time to adjust whatever you need to so it is working well during the meet.

King Coin couldn't get his mike to work; but he was able to hear us with no problem so we could speak to him and he would answer in the Chat Box in game. If Haute can come; we have to use the Chat Box to talk to her; or like for stuff like saying "Hello" you can use your character's emotes to wave, bow, etc.

I can't see well enough to read the Chat Box without a magnifying glass and getting right up on the screen; so the voice works best for me. Acadian reads what he sees in the Chat Box to me so I don't miss out on what everyone is talking about.


Oh, also = if you haven't joined our Discord yet = let me know when you do so I can give you the highest level permissions.


The Discord works just like TeamSpeak = you can still hear your game playing through your headset; but you hear our voices through the headset too. It makes going through dungeons together SO much easier when you can discuss the dungeons or where to go next; etc.

I took a look to see what's up at the Undaunted on Friday. Maj has Darkshade II, the perfect introduction for a new tank! Laurie was kicked from there, just for being one.

We also have Tempest Island from Glirion, which is a long way from anywhere on a slow mount.

World Bosses, anyone?

Buffy's looking forward to this Friday's guild meeting.

DSII and Tempest are not on her normal circuit so she doesn't know much at all about either. If an easy pledge is desired, Maj offers Spindleclutch I the day before the meeting. If folks prefer that, we could all pick it up the day prior and save it. Buffy can solo that one but is willing to try the others if folks want and our numbers turn out to be adequate but not excessive for a pledge.

WBs are always a good choice and very flexible in terms of adjusting the challenge to our group size/composition based on which boss(es) we pick.

After the latest big patch full of changes, Buffy has changed her setup some. She no longer calls herself a healer since there are no longer any restoration staff skills she is satisfied slotting. In fact, she replaced her resto staff with a second destruction staff and now considers herself a dps who still packs quite a bit of group support. In addition to moderate dps, she now provides the following as group support: ranged interrupt, off balance, mag/stam regen support via shards, minor sorcery, a purge synergy and potent heal over time for those within 12m of her, minor magicka steal, major breach, a strong burst heal, and even (if necessary) a taunt. If anyone wants to run as healer, Buffy will happily focus more on dps/support.

So it sounds like ghastley's character and Buffy so far. Who else is planning on being there or believes they won't make it?

Oh, in that case, Discord voice chat sounds pretty easy to set up. Yes, I am a part of the group on there. Since it has been a long time since I last logged in, I'll go back in today to make sure everything is in working order for me there.


Barring any unforeseen circumstances, good ol' Cincy and I shall be at Friday's guild meeting as well. World Bosses are always a good idea to me, but I'm up for trying pledges as well. If we get the chance, I'm hoping we can do the one that I already have taken, but it's no big deal if not. The one in the north of Auridon, the name of which I have already forgotten.

That's probably Banished Cells, and you'd have to either complete or abandon it before Maj will give you another. If there are four or fewer of us, then doing that one, plus Friday's after might work.

How is Cincy's gear? SHould we plan on any outfitting, or does he have the sets he needs?

Yup, Banished Cells 1 was given out by Maj yesterday. Buffy's very comfortable with that one and would be happy to help run through it on Friday if things work out that way with numbers and such.

Okay, looks like three of us so far.

Pia or Misa will be there if someone reminds me right around the time, lol.

I'm not sure whether to bring a healer or a dps. Floozie is a conventional Templar healer build, but has no experience of healing a group. Do we want a n00b healer and a n00b tank at the same time?

Otherwise, I'll let Buffy heal, and bring Minx (NB dw, bow).

Sounds good so far. It is looking like we can help Rader do his Banished Cells 1 pledge. How about this for a line up?

Rader - tank
ghastley - new healer
Buffy - dps magsorc with strong offheal burst to help back up healer
mALX - Pia or Misa as a dps

If we have more than four, Buffy will happily give up her dungeon slot and rejoin after the pledge.

After the dungeon, we can still do a little something else like a delve, public dungeon or perhaps a couple WB if desired.

Yeah, that's the one. I think I am good to go, but I'll snap some shots of my gear and stats and abilities when I am on later tonight so you all can see for yourself. You all are much more savvy at determining how good the stats are for this kind of thing. I also have some Crown Fortifying Meals to help me out. For what's it worth, when I did go into the dungeon on my own, I was able to take down 2 mobs on my own before I just became overwhelmed. So I think with everyone else joining forces we can wreak havoc. And I am at a monumentally higher level than I was back then.

I can tell you off the top of my head that my spell resistance is much higher than my physical resistance, but they have both served me well. My spell resistance is much higher because I have most of the Storm Knight set that gave me just under 5000 spell resistance alone.



That sounds great to me! Thanks for the help. I am down for some World Bosses or dolmens as well. I do delves and public dungeons solo.

So here are my stats and equipment that we are dealing with, just FYI. I increased a few levels afterwards, so my stats will be a bit better than what you see here. My gear has served me very well and I have a stat boost for health, magicka, and stamina that I can use for tough roads.

Stats

Helmet

Cuirass

Pauldrons

Girdle

Gauntlets

Greaves

Sabatons

Amulet

Ring 1

Ring 2

Primary Attack - Axe

Primary Off-Hand - Shield

Secondary - Restoration or Destruction Staff (Destruction right now)

I can't see Dropbox from work, but I took a peek before I left home this morning. I was confused that you seem to have the four-piece bonus on Storm Knight, but are only wearing two pieces?

We can discuss at the meet.

The variant of Buffy that I'm bringing also happens to be full crafter for Smithing, wood, clothing, enchanting, jewelry so we should be able to share/spread any crafting needed among us.

As far as crafted sets for tanks, Fortified Brass is a pretty good one -
2 items: Adds 14-1206 Maximum Health
3 items: Adds 34-2975 Physical Resistance
4 items: Adds 34-2975 Spell Resistance
5 items: Adds 60-5170 Spell Resistance
5 items: Adds 60-5170 Physical Resistance

The cap for resists is ~33k. That is not a bad target unless you cast Spiked Armor every 20 seconds for its ~5k dual resists in which case ~28k dual resists is a good unbuffed target.

I'm cool with changing sets if that makes me a better tank. Just get attached to my normal stuff, you know. I have a lot of space in my inventory and should have some in my bank to stash my current setup, so I will just need access to a banker at our guild meet.

Floozie wants to run with a bullet-proof tank, so she doesn't have to be very good at healing.

I will be there to say hello, but I’ll happily sit out the dungeon run. My laptop is at minimum settings and still can barely handle a doorway. I’ll see if I can get Discord running on my chromebook and follow the action from there.

Buffy just got back from a long but very fun guild meeting.

There was Buffy, Floozie (ghastley), Cincinnatus (Rader) and Jerric (Grits). We spent quite a bit of time getting Cincinnatus (a tank) set up in a nice set of CP160 purple Fortified Brass armor, then headed out on a pledge that Cincinnatus had (Banished Cells 1).

Since it was Rader's first pledge, we spent quite a bit of time talking about the mechanics of each significant fight right before doing each one. I think our rather measured and methodical approach worked well since the pledge went very smoothly. Cincinnatus held the bosses wonderfully, Floozie kept us all healthy, and Jerric & Buffy were able to supply enough dps to take down our foes in good order.

We ended on a high note since mALX, who had been detained by real world stuff, popped up in discord long enough say hi and learn that we were able to get the pledge done with no problems.

And we all forgot to take pictures!

I got some pictures! I'll post them later today.

I concur that the guild meet was another great success. I discussed it a bit in the Today in Tamriel thread, but the whole meet was a lot of fun (and quite informative). It was also cool to hear some guild members' actual voices and communication from them in real time.

Four pieces of Storm Knight if you count the two Jewelry pieces too; but does he still use this now that you all redid his armor at the Guild Meet?


I didn't get pics either, but look forward to seeing Rader's! Also, you have a Fortified Brass set; but what are you using for your other pieces? Are you still using the four Storm Knight pieces?

Yes, I love hearing everyone's voices too! It was so great to have Grits and Jerric back again; boy have they been missed by everyone!

Also - Awesome to hear Rohi and Lizzie for the first time, too! (I've heard Lizzie before on YouTube; but on the Discord she sounds so different!). Really wish Uleni's mike had been working!

I like the idea Lizzie, Rohi, and Uleni proposed = having a monthly Chorrol Discord get together where we can just talk about what we are doing, how we are, etc.

I had a great time at the guild meet. I wish that I could make it to more. (And so does Jerric!) The only trouble I had was that every time I took a pee break, Jerric got us another beer.

I’m sure I’ll have an evening during the week soon that I can count on. I’ll post here and see if we can get another meetup going.

I support this idea. Nice to be able to also branch out into more topics than just video games, as much as we love them.


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Here are some pictures from our guild meet. I thought I took more than I did, but I have a handful.

Just Chillin'

Pep Talk

The Crew (Sorry for how dark this pic is; not sure how to make it brighter.)

Our Next Prey

Showdown With Rilis

Wow, fabulous shots, Rader. Thanks for sharing!

That would be awesome! I wish I could have gotten there earlier to the Meet; really hate that I missed seeing everyone!

Nice shots !!!

Thanks, my fellow Chorrolites!




Whoops, forgot about this question. Yep, I still have my Storm Knight pieces. The way we handled it was, since only 2 of my armor pieces were part of that set (curiass and girdle), Acadian made all of the other armor pieces part of the Fortified Brass set. So I got the benefits of a whole Fortified Brass set AND almost a whole Storm Knight set. Can't remember exactly why I don't have a fifth piece. I either leveled past it or found a piece of equipment that was just significantly better, maybe both. I didn't think the tradeoff was worth it when the ability you get with the fifth piece was only occasional, so I went with what I felt was the much better piece of equipment for me.

So can you list your armor/weapon/and jewelry pieces that you have now? Because I was about to grind up a bunch of armor; and there actually is a bunch of Storm Knight and Thunderbug in there; that might help you finish out that second set.

If I know which pieces you have and which you need still; I might be able to help you make a second set with those extra pieces you have now (before I grind them up, lol).

Okay, I just bought another Lot of Furniture Plans and Recipes at the Auction this weekend and stuffed them into the Guild bank; so PLEASE @Everyone - grab as many as you can use of them to make room in the bank again!! And if you have secondary accounts that might need them = take as many as they can use, please!

Thank you, mALX! We did take a good look. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) Buffy knows all those furniture and provisioning recipes. Anymore, it is rare indeed when she finds one she doesn't already know. I hope others have some luck since there are a lot of good ones in there!

New zone coming soon - on PTS now. That means new sets soon on live, so I'll start saving up vouchers for the stations.

And if anyone needs it, the guild bank now has all parts of the Psijic Ambrosia Recipe.

GAAAAAAAH!!!! Urgh. I'll have to go take a peek and get a preliminary names for the sets so I can start moving tables around in advance. I hope it drops before December 25, urgh.

Patch notes say they will be called:
Ancient Dragonguard
Daring Corsair
New Moon Acolyte

There are new overland sets, too, but those don't matter yet.

Edited to add link.

P.S. It looks like the bank now has all the recipes you'd need for Master level Provisioning writs, so don't buy them from the chefs and brewers when you can pick them up for free! I consolidated the stacks while I was there, and we have 6-10 copies of each. Enough for a whole crew of provisioners.

Looks like I have some free time tomorrow night (Monday). Anyone want to get together for some adventuring? Jerric (Warden) is leveling some new skill lines, so any fights would help him. The easier dungeons, WB, whatever.

I'll probably need a break from Skyrim modding, so count me as likely.

I'd count Buffy as likely as well. She'll plan on healing unless someone else would like the role.

If we're not a group over 4 then Darkshade 1 (Maj's pledge for tomorrow) would be fun. Buffy's pretty comfortable in there. If we are over 4, then a WB run would alternatively be great fun. Or really, whatever Warden Jerric would like.

Let us know when you get a better feel for what time you want to get together. I will probably need to wrap up by 9 PM Eastern Standard Grits Time.

Edit: Looking at my schedule for Monday (today), Buffy should be available from about 6-9 PM EST. So anytime in that window should be good here.

Yay! Will 5 pm Grits time work? I can do earlier as well.

Edit: 6 pm works for me! I'm looking forward to it!

Yikes, you were posting as I was editing. Lol. Probably can't make it till almost 6 your time.

Edit: Okay, I see 6 also works for you. Buffy will be ready!

Just notified Gosse via discord and gave her the details. She'll try to make it also.

Whoop! I'm supposed to be on my way to Savannah right now, but my trip got cancelled. I'm delighted that I'll get to spend time with friends in Tamriel instead!