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- | ...written and maintained by Aardvark. | ||
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- | ====== Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) ====== | ||
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- | ===== Is it worth getting into? ===== | ||
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- | The Elder Scrolls Online has been around since 2014, and the player experience has grown progressively better over the years. | ||
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- | ZeniMax has consistently released quality new ESO Download Content (DLC) and Expansion Packs. [[https:// | ||
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- | The game engine is modern, uses DirectX 11 and has support for multi-threaded rendering after August 23rd, 2021. | ||
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- | If you played ESO at release, but not after "One Tamriel", | ||
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- | The latest expansion pack (chapter), Blackwood, is now available as of June 1st, 2021! | ||
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- | ===== Beginner' | ||
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- | **Leveling Guide** | ||
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- | **World Map** | ||
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- | ===== Purchase Information ===== | ||
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- | * Zenimax Direct - https:// | ||
- | * Steam - https:// | ||
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- | **IMPORTANT NOTES** | ||
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- | ===== Free-To-Play Accounts ===== | ||
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- | Although you may bot on ESO Free-To-Play (F2P) accounts, it is highly recommended to pay for [[https:// | ||
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- | The main attraction is the Craft Bag, which allows you to store unlimited amounts of crafting materials. | ||
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- | You will run into frequent full inventory issues, even with the maximum slots, if you do not subscribe. | ||
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- | ===== Microsoft Acquisition ===== | ||
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- | ZeniMax Media and its game publisher, Bethesda Softworks, were acquired by Microsoft in 2021. | ||
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- | Bethesda will now be run as a separate business at Microsoft, with its existing leadership. This is the same approach Microsoft has used for its recent big acquisitions, | ||
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- | ====== Minion Licensing ====== | ||
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- | ===== How many accounts and keys do I need to buy? ===== | ||
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- | * Create one Minion account under which all your bots will run. | ||
- | * Buy one Minion key per ESO account that will be botting simultaneously. | ||
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- | ===== Keeping Track of Accounts ===== | ||
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- | Maintain a text file with all of your account information. | ||
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- | You may need any or all of this information to re-claim an account or work with Zenimax customer service, and it increases the sale price significantly should you sell your ESO account later on. | ||
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- | __Example Text File__ | ||
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- | * ESOMinion Login | ||
- | * ESOMinion Password | ||
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- | * ESO E-mail #1 (e.g. castrowalker@outlook.com) | ||
- | * ESO Password #1 (e.g. p455w0rD) | ||
- | * ESO Account Name #1 (e.g. castrowalker) | ||
- | * ESO Character Name #1 (e.g. Mrs Castrowalker) | ||
- | * ESO CD KEY #1 (e.g. 12345-12345-1234-123-123456) | ||
- | * ESO #1 Minion Key (e.g. GW2abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890) | ||
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- | * ESO E-mail #2 (e.g. walladazzle@outlook.com) | ||
- | * ESO Password #2 (e.g. p455w0rD) | ||
- | * ESO Account Name #2 (e.g. walladazzle.7777) | ||
- | * ESO Character Name #2 (e.g. Walladazzle) | ||
- | * ESO CD KEY #2 (e.g. 12345-12345-1234-123-123456) | ||
- | * ESO #2 Minion Key (e.g. GW2abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890) | ||
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- | __Additional Pro Tips__ | ||
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- | * Create e-mail addresses specifically for the accounts. Do not use your personal e-mail address. | ||
- | * Add all of the e-mail accounts to a single mail app on your phone so they' | ||
- | * Do not use similar e-mail addresses across accounts. | ||
- | * Do not use similar ESO account names across accounts. | ||
- | * Do not use similar character names across accounts. | ||
- | * You may use the same password for up to ~6 ESO accounts for convenience. Your password will be rejected as "too common" | ||
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- | ===== I bought a key code but it wasn't e-mailed to me. Where can I find my key code? ===== | ||
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- | Your key code is found on the " | ||
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- | Key codes are not e-mailed. | ||
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- | ===== When I attempt to buy a key code, it says " | ||
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- | Try a different browser. | ||
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- | Also disable any ad or script blockers. | ||
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- | ===== Can I get a free trial key? ===== | ||
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- | Buy a trial key... they' | ||
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- | ===== Satisfaction Guarantee ===== | ||
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- | You can always make Minion purchases with confidence thanks to the user-friendly refund policy. | ||
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- | ====== Gold Buying/ | ||
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- | If you want to buy gold: | ||
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- | * Buy crowns and trade them for gold using a broker. ALWAYS use a broker. | ||
- | * The World Crown Exchange (WCE) can help facilitate and it's 100% allowed/ | ||
- | * [[https:// | ||
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- | Real Money Transactions (gold buying/ | ||
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- | If you decide to throw caution to the wind and buy gold from an independent seller: | ||
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- | * Only take gold from a guild bank. | ||
- | * Do not interact with anyone in-game regarding the transaction outside of accepting a guild invite. | ||
- | * Do not accept any gold that is mailed or attempted to be transferred in a player-to-player trade. | ||
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- | ====== Troubleshooting Crashes, Errors and Performance ====== | ||
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- | ===== Game Started: Waiting to attach... ===== | ||
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- | Check the e-mail you used to register your ESO account. You likely need to authorize the network with the e-mailed passcode. | ||
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- | ===== Unknown Error: (Query/ | ||
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- | * Run ESO without Minion to make sure it's fully patched. | ||
- | * Test with your VPN/Proxy service disabled. | ||
- | * Test while using only the Windows 10 built-in Antivirus and Firewall. Completely uninstall any 3rd party antivirus or firewall product. | ||
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- | ===== Failed to download the update manifest ===== | ||
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- | Error: Failed to download the update manifest for product ID=10. | ||
- | Something has blocked the manifest, Minion will not work properly | ||
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- | This is a problem with your Comcast/xFi Internet Service Provider. | ||
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- | You need get on the Xfinity xFi app, select More > My Services > xFi Advanced Security > Disable. | ||
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- | ===== Unable to connect to authentication server ===== | ||
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- | Verify you can reach the IP address 5.9.81.207 over port 32770. | ||
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- | You can accomplish this in Windows 10 using PowerShell from an elevated command prompt. | ||
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- | If this test fails, there is a problem with your ISP. You can try VPN to work around the problem. | ||
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- | ===== Supported Configurations ===== | ||
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- | * Full Screen mode is not supported by Minion, however Windowed Full Screen will work. | ||
- | * ReShade will work with Minion, but it is not officially supported. | ||
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- | **Software with Known Compatibility Issues** | ||
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- | The following software may cause game crashes, performance problems or other issues. | ||
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- | If you experience problems, please try uninstalling this software before opening a support ticket. | ||
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- | * AI Suite 3 | ||
- | * AMD Gaming Evolved | ||
- | * Bandicam | ||
- | * EVGA Precision | ||
- | * FRAPS | ||
- | * Guildworks | ||
- | * MSI Afterburner | ||
- | * Mumble Overlay | ||
- | * Nahimic for MSI | ||
- | * Raptr Software | ||
- | * Razer Software | ||
- | * ReShade / SweetFX | ||
- | * Guru3D RTSS Rivatuner Statistics Server | ||
- | * ROG Game First 3 | ||
- | * Valorant (installs anti-cheat spyware) | ||
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- | ====== Suspensions and Avoiding Them ====== | ||
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- | ===== Is Minion Detected? ===== | ||
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- | No, but you can still get caught if you bot long hours or are reported by other players. | ||
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- | ===== How are suspensions handled? ===== | ||
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- | Zenimax doesn' | ||
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- | Permanent bans are common, but you may receive a one-time reprieve if you contact customer service. | ||
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- | Customer service appears to be more lenient with those who support the game. (e.g. ESO Plus subscribers, | ||
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- | ===== How can I prevent getting suspended? ===== | ||
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- | * Don't bot inhuman hours and certainly don't bot 24×7. | ||
- | * Don't run multiple bots on the same machine. Zenimax tracks each account' | ||
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- | Currently botting 12-16 hours per day seems to be the max before your account is red-flagged for investigation. | ||
- | ===== Social Bans / Mute ===== | ||
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- | If you (or your addons) do anything too quickly, you may be issued a " | ||
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- | If you get a social ban, you will be unable to | ||
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- | * Access your guild banks or guild stores | ||
- | * Trade with other players | ||
- | * Chat in any channel | ||
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- | You can test to see if you're social-banned by sending a message to yourself. (/tell @MyAccountName Hello!) | ||
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- | If you get muted, simply request customer service un-mutes your account. | ||
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- | - Sign in to the [[https:// | ||
- | - Click the " | ||
- | - In-Game Support | ||
- | - Windows | ||
- | - I have a Character Issue | ||
- | - I am Muted | ||
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- | Don't be too verbose in your problem description or customer service will get confused. | ||
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- | ====== Official Resources ====== | ||
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- | * [[https:// | ||
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- | **NOTE:** The official ESO " | ||
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- | ====== Fandom / Fan Resources ====== | ||
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- | * [[https:// | ||
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- | ====== Other Questions ====== | ||
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- | ===== Is there a "God Mode" or Damage Hack? ===== | ||
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- | No. The health and damage output calculations are all server-side. | ||
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- | ===== Do I have to use Minion' | ||
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- | No. You can start the game, then have Minion attach by not filling out your game username and password in the launcher. | ||
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- | ===== The official ESO forums are blank ===== | ||
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- | This is a known bug. Follow the solution published [[https:// | ||
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- | ===== How can I write my own addons? ===== | ||
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- | Read up. Also feel free to learn LUA from YouTube University. (i.e. search YouTube) | ||
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- | LUA Reference Manual - https:// | ||
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- | Examples of almost everything you can do with Minion' | ||
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- | Almost everything you can do with Zenimax' | ||
- | * https:// | ||
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- | Full list of every official ESO function in Excel format. | ||
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- | Additional Official Functions (when the site is up) | ||
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