At the moment of writing (June 30th, 2021), there seems to be an issue with the Elder Scrolls Online Forums. When loading the url https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/, the page only loads the background image. On the Forums, ZOS has confirmed that they are looking into the issue, which seems to be related to a JavaScript error on their side. Ironically, the temporary fix for this problem is shared on the Forums. However, since you cannot get access to the Forums on your desktop, you are unable to find this solution. Hence I made this blog post on how to solve this Forums problem (for Google Chrome).
First of all, this is a Google Chrome browser fix that uses a Google Chrome extension. If you are using any other browser, this solution may not help. However, it is worth considering because extensions are also available in other browsers.
Using Mozilla Firefox? Read the Mozilla Firefox version of this fix. Using Microsoft Edge? Read the Microsoft Edge version of this fix. Credits to @Alucardo who provided this solution on the ESO Forums.
The problem: You are unable to view the Forums. This is probably caused by JavaScript, which makes the Forums invisible. The page only loads the background image.
The fix:
Step 1: Go to the Chrome Web Store in your browser: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions Step 2: Search for "Stylish" by https://userstyles.org (see image below) Step 3: Add this extension to your browser. Disclaimer Adding extensions to your browser is at your own risk. I am not liable for any damage to the software, your hardware, or loss and risk of (personal) data as a consequence of adding extensions to your browser.
Step 4: In the top right corner of your browser, click on the extensions icon (see image below for example)
Step 5: Click on the Stylish icon (the extenstion should pop-up)
Step 6: Click on the three vertical dots, and select: create new style.
Step 7: A new tab should open, and you are presented with a section of empty code (see image below). In this field, add the following code.
Step 8: After the text "Applicable to", select "URLs starting with" from the drop-down menu.
Step 9: Enter "https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/" into the input field behind it.
Step 10: Name the style in the top left.
Step 11: Save the style.
Step 12: Return to the ESO Forums page, and you should be able to see the Forums again.
If this guide/fix solved the problem for you, let me know in the comments below. Continue reading:
15 Comments
Geoff Devaney
2/7/2021 02:30:18
This worked for me on Firefox. Thanks a million for this workaround
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Aaron R
2/7/2021 19:30:48
Thanks for your help, worked perfect for me
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Morgan
3/7/2021 20:25:45
Thank you!! Worked perfectly.
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Bean
5/7/2021 14:03:05
THANKS, It works!!
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BuilderBob
5/7/2021 15:57:57
This fix allows you to see the main forums only on Firefox. You need to load each main forum address into the new CSS to view and also any discussion thread. It is helpful to at least see the maintenance schedule but this is not a fix as far as Firefox is concerned. Someone in their CSS department really needs a swift kick and get this fixed. Thanks for finding a work around that allows us to view the forums. :)
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Angie
5/7/2021 16:10:15
THANKS for this solution! It works immediately!
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mike
6/7/2021 14:42:34
worked a treat!
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doghunter
6/7/2021 16:27:07
Thanks for the workaround it worked a treat excellent work
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Cairton
6/7/2021 17:14:48
Thanks a lot
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Sandra
6/7/2021 18:59:31
Thank you so much!
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Laura Cothren Fraser
11/7/2021 06:01:45
Unfortunately, once I downloaded the extension and clicked it, nothing past that point worked for me. I I clicked on the Extensions icon, and the click on the three dots, I do not get an option to create new style in the drop-down menu. There is no text box to type in.
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david poole
14/7/2021 02:17:32
ICLICKED THE THREE DOTS BUT CLICK THE SPLODE ICON NEXT TO RED ICON NEXT TO THREE DOTS THAT OPENS EXTENSIONS AND YOU CAN THEN CLICK ON THE THREE DOTS OF BOX THAT OPENS I DID WHAT YOU DID CLICKED 3 DOTS IN TOP RIGHT AND FOUND EXTENSIONS IN DROP DOWN UNDER MORE TOOPLS SO TRY THAT AGAIN ITS A SPLODGE NEXT TO BOOKMARK STAR ON MY CHROME PAGE
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Laura Cothren Fraser
14/7/2021 03:42:05
Thanks. I did eventually work it out but it still didn't work for me.
david poole
14/7/2021 02:19:27
THANK YOU SO MUCH WORKED FOR ME WHEN I CLICKED ON THE SPLODGE ICON NOT THE THREE DOTS TILL I GOT THE APP EXTENSION OPEN THEN CLICKED THE THREE DOTS. BUT SO GREATFUL AS A HELP ON THERE FORUM PAGE YOU CANNOT ACCESS IS STUPID SO GLAD YOU WERE GOOD ENOUGH TO DO THIS AND HEL;P US ALL BY POSTING THIS LINK. THANK YOU
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