The day some gaming company creates an MMO without character
builds, the gaming world will come to a screeching halt while everyone stares
in shock. Character builds are just part and parcel of the MMO world, and while
the specifics may vary, the general idea is always the same. Even without doing
away with the build system entirely, there are some things like available
weapon types, that are almost always
tied to character build. Stepping away from these known and expected traditions
is a rare and risky step.
Well, ESO hasn’t done away with the venerable character
build system, but Elder Scrolls online builds are definitely breaking away from
the mold. And while the gaming world hasn’t come to a screeching halt, people
are definitely taking notice. So far, ESO seems to have largely managed to
handle the break from tradition in a way that gamers are embracing, rather than
booing. And having taken a look at exactly what ESO is offering, it’s hard to
disagree.
One of the most obvious differences in ESO is how few builds
there are. While most MMOs don’t start out with a dozen build options, four
builds is definitely on the light side. There had been talk of a fifth possible
build, called the Wanderers, but they didn’t make it into the release version
of the game. The relatively small number of builds doesn’t appreciably reduce
the options available, however, due to the other differences in the ElderScrolls online builds.
Builds aren’t tied to weapons and armor. Let’s just take a
minute to absorb that. In Elder Scrolls online, the build you choose doesn’t
restrict your weapons and armor choices. You can run a sorcerer who is also an
expert archer, an assassin in heavy armor, or any other ‘insane’ combination
you can think of. This means that your fighting style is not inherently tied to
your build. Related? Yes, because your build skills still have an impact, but
you can totally play against type if that’s what you want to do.
In build flexibility is also high. Unlike some games that
shall remain unnamed, each build option can take on several different roles
depending on who it’s put together. So a sorcerer can be support, or damage, or
even (possibly) a tank. A Templar can heal or kick butt (or maybe both). A Nightblade
can be in the thick of combat, or an ambush specialist, or specialize in
debuffs. With Elder Scrolls online builds, your build is not your destiny.
While not technically part of the character’s build, ESo has
also gone the distance in providing custom options for your character’s
appearance. The character generator’s “Deep Customization” option allows
detailed customization of the character’s body and face, and even gives options
for the character’s voice.
ESO developers have mentioned in interviews that ranged
weapon Nightblade assassins are among the most popular builds in the beta
release. It will be interesting to see how the popular builds shift after the
full launch, and what unique combination of build, play style, and weapons
choices players come up with.
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