re: Elder Scrolls PS4 Beta

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I dont play online games but i love me some elder scrolls. Will i be able to get this game and just run around exploring and looting shite like skyrim?

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It's mostly a themepark MMO so it's fairly linear in zone progression but the most rewarding and fun way in terms of gameplay to gain xp is through exploration. Each zone has many types of areas that grant xp for discovering them and several other things like skyshards (which reward skill points after reaching 3 of them), public dungeons, solo dungeons, dark anchors (drops mobs from the sky), delves, etc. which all give xp after completion. Lorebooks are also scattered around the world and are the only way to get xp in the Mage's guild.

The mistake most people make is leveling exclusively by questing. While they're very well done for the most part, it is a very slow way to level. They're mostly there for lore/immersion although some give skill points and are worth doing. Many people, myself included, became bored with it after a couple of weeks and it tainted their perspective on the game. Finding a spot and just grinding mobs is the fastest way to level if you can handle the monotony. It's relatively easy to gain levels in roughly 30 minutes even close to the level cap using this method. The point is there are a variety of ways to play the game, and while exploration is not the same as the single player versions you would like it if you're a fan of elder scrolls.

The graphics are the best I've ever seen in an MMO so that helps.