I've already found some "Pact" ones in game! I can't use them, of course; need nine traits and be able to craft more than just iron,

Yeah, they've been in the game for a little while now. I already have the full set of Pact armour and a couple of weapon motifs.

You shouldn't need traits to craft though. Alliance motifs work just the same as regular motifs do, only higher level, as you mentioned.

This post has been edited by hazmick: Jul 15 2016, 03:07 AM

I know I wasn't able to open them at all to "learn" them; so I sold every one I found.

That's tied to your crafting level, not number of learned traits. Dwemer, Primal, Barbaric, Ancient Elf etc. motifs are all the same - you have to have upgraded your crafting skill to a specific level, for Blacksmithing it's the 'Metalworking' skill, for Clothing it's the 'Tailoring' skill and for Woodworking it's the 'Woodworking' skill.

You can find Alliance motifs in guild stores quite cheap these days, so if you ever want to buy them again then it shouldn't cost much. Just don't buy them from the Crown Store. 5000 crowns is...too much.

BOLD: Yes, it sure is too much! I think the motifs I sold went for about 1400 gold, but they are easy to find in loot. (and my skill level in smithing/clothing/and woodworking is still at the base level; I kept it low deliberately so I could do writs quickly and easily daily while still building up my skill level in it).

Actually, now that I have completed all the quests and achievements for all the provinces in the Ebonheart Pact; I can jump my skill level in all the crafting as soon as I am able to get more skyshards to skill up with. I can't get any more skyshards till I'm able to start exploring the other Alliance territories.





This post has been edited by mALX: Jul 15 2016, 03:10 PM

Finally got some pricing info for the Style Parlor:

"Appearance Change Tokens: These tokens allow for complete modification of one character's appearance, including but not limited to hair styles and colors, adornments, face and body markings, facial features, eye color, age, body and face shape, as well as selected voice and even gender. One Appearance Change Token can be purchased for 1000 crowns.

Race Change Tokens: These tokens grant you everything the Appearance Change Tokens do, plus the ability to change one character's race to one available for that character and account. Those that have the Explorer's Pack will be able to choose any race from any alliance; otherwise, you can choose any race from your chosen alliance. You'll be able to purchase one Race Change Token for 3000 crowns."




Significantly more expensive than I thought it would be.

Oh my goodness! Wow, 3000 is too much for me to ever bother with, but I’d swing 1000 to keep a fully trained mount. I wonder if either includes a name change, or if that will be more points?

I also wonder how much the hair pack will be. I know an elf who sometimes likes to wear a dress and put her hair up.

Thank you, hazmick! I have been wondering about this.

I'd swing 1000 to get rid of the grunting!


Thanks, Hazmick!

Looks like the hair pack will be 1000 Crowns and a name change 2500.

There should be some bundles coming for the name/race/appearance tokens. I am amazed that a name change does not seem to be included in the race + appearance overhaul. Maybe that’s an oversight.

The Crown Store showcase for August is out:

COSTUMES

Dark Shaman - all platforms - from August 25 to August 29.

MOUNTS

Hist Guar - available RIGHT NOW for PC/Mac, and will be available for Xbox One and PS4 August 16.

Masked Bear - all platforms - from August 25 to August 29.

PETS

Haj Mota Hatchling - available RIGHT NOW for PC/Mac, and will be available for Xbox One and PS4 August 16.


There are also three new personalities and a bunch of cosmetic 'stuff' that arrives with the style parlour.


As usual some items are being removed from the Crown Store on September 1st to 'make room' for new stuff:

Costumes

Ashlander Pack
Dragon Priest
Dragon Warrior
Ordinator Armor Pack
Woodland Scouts Pack

Pets

Bal Foyen Nix-Hound
Fennec Fox

Thanks for the update hazmick. It is great fun looking at all the ESO goodies!

I love your screenshot of the month with Haa-Rei relaxing on the farm. His waist sash and outfit look fabulous - perfect for him. The setting looks like the Gold Coast near Anvil.

Thank you, hazmick!

The Masked Bear looks adorable! It’s always fun to see more variety in people's mounts and pets. I saw a pet badger today. It looked like it was biting its, er, “rump.” I’m sure Haa-Rei has his eye on that awesome Hist Guar!

I’m looking forward to the Style Parlor. A lot. (It's all about the hair.)

I’ll second Acadian’s love for your Haa-Rei farming picture. He looks so relaxed basking in the sun against that fence!

Acadian - It is indeed the Gold Coast The farm is located north of Kvatch.

Grits - Heh, yeah, the only thing better than a Guar is a Guar that is literally covered in Argonian lore. I hope I have enough crowns.

The hair pack could be interesting if it has more sets of hair than just what is showing. Oh, I am dying to try those personality packs, but do you buy them separately or buy one pack and get a bunch of diff ones?

I didn't like the drunk one, but the Assassin and some of the mood ones look Awesome! I've seen the Assassin one, this guy I play with has his girl character doing the knife thing A LOT, lol. Haven't seen the moods yet!

From the article, "Three new Personalities will be released in the Personality Emotions Pack. Get the Cheerful, Melancholy, and Furious Personalities to fit your every mood!"

Does anyone remember what the Drunk personality will be a loyalty reward for? I'll keep trying to find where I saw it explained.

I had J'Shanji (dual-daggers Nightblade) using the Assassin personality for a while, but he kept flipping his knives all the damn time so I took it away again. It's an idle that the character does by himself, which is neat but also sometimes mildly alarming.



EDIT: This thread was not very informative, but it was amusing. Lol.

Looks like the 3-pack is 500 Crowns.


EDIT 2: People are saying Drunk will be in the Crown store. I'm guessing since it's not in the pack, the price will be YIKES.

This post has been edited by Grits: Aug 4 2016, 12:03 AM

Now there's a surprise

I want whatever personality Hildegard from the Dark Brotherhood has. That might be melancholy, but I'm not sure.

Thanks for the info Grits!

What about the houses?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BOuIMMDKgQ

New Hair; tattoos; body markings:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdnyM6DTSSA

Here it is:


http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Online:Personalities

Looks neat. Since there are stable areas, maybe our mounts will be there. That Glenumbra castle looked promising. Maybe for a Guild Hall. With a dolmen next door. The Reapers March houses were my favorite. I like the combination of water, trees, and desert rocks.

I really like that the houses are integrated into the existing areas and not off in some player house neighborhood thing.


Ooo, they have Lagertha braids!! And glitter lashes! Note to self: no wine before browsing through the Crown store.

Thank you, mALX!

This post has been edited by Grits: Aug 4 2016, 01:44 AM