Have the shelfs/bookcases been fixed?

[Vatnajokull]

I know this problem was in the past but I was wondering if it has been fixed? Some of the shelfs (well most of them) and bookcases were broken and didn't allow anything to be placed  on them. Is that still so now?

[Looker1010]

Sad to say, bookcases still refuse to accept books. This really is something that needs fixing. We get SO MANY books as quest rewards and can't put them in the logical place - bookcases.

[Barbai]

you mean you don't just randomly place books on a table in the corner, or toss them on the floor?

[Valdaglerion]

<p>I havent had a problem with placing books on bookcases. The ones without book displays on them are the easiest to use. The ones with books (ebony mastercrafted still allow for books to be placed on them but not on top of existing items (not all of them anyway) already on the shelf display.</p><p>TIP -</p><p>You need to be able to see the surface you are placing the book on. Shift your view slightly downward so you can see the actual shelf space you are placing the book on. Just slightly so you can level the books and place them nicely next to the existing ones.</p><p>For higher shelves on the bookcases or shelves on the wall - get a box or boxes to stack up so you can see the shelf. </p><p>You shouldnt have any problems using this/these methods. If you come across a bookcase/shelf that still wont accept books, please let me know and I will try to help ya with it if possible.</p><p>In the long run - I wish bookcases were slotted which would make them easier to manage, but currently they arent so we do what we have to....</p>

[Rothgar]

A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf.

[Valdaglerion]

<cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p>This should be interesting. Is this only going to apply to books? Any indication as to when this change is coming out?</p>

[Calthine]

<cite>Valdaglerion wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p>This should be interesting. Is this only going to apply to books? Any indication as to when this change is coming out?</p></blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a> 

[Rijacki]

<cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote>If it's similar to the system in SWG (where you could use arrows or /commands and even rotate things) I will weep for joy.

[Aera]

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Valdaglerion wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p>This should be interesting. Is this only going to apply to books? Any indication as to when this change is coming out?</p></blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a>  </blockquote>Someone has been reading Douglas Adams.

[Calthine]

<cite>Aera wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a>  </blockquote>Someone has been reading Douglas Adams. </blockquote> Not recently <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  but I do have the whole Hitchiker's trilogy in leather bound hard back.

[KerowynnKaotic]

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Aera wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a>  </blockquote>Someone has been reading Douglas Adams. </blockquote> Not recently <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  but I do have the whole Hitchiker's trilogy in leather bound hard back. </blockquote><p> I believe Aera was referring to the person who wrote up the Help Page that you linked for SOE's definition of "Soon" .. </p><p>---------------------------------</p><p>Meanwhile .. "oooh ahhh" .. to be able to place objects where we want them without having to stack tables and then carpets for fine tune adjustments ... would be soo sweet.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Finora]

<cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p> Oh, that is getting me even more excited... I do love playing in my house...</p><p>And to the OP, there are quite a few shelves and bookcases that you can place items on.</p><p>Maple bookcases, ash bookcases, teak bookcases, fir bookcases, briarwood shelves (believe they are elaborate briarwood or somesuch) I all personally use in my various houses so I know you can put things on those. </p>

[Valdaglerion]

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Valdaglerion wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p>This should be interesting. Is this only going to apply to books? Any indication as to when this change is coming out?</p></blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a>  </blockquote><p>You know, you do tend to get a smile out of me now and again Calthine...LOL</p><p>As a software developer, it was the reason I had to ask for a timeframe...I know "soon" all too well... </p>

[SecrAtive Girl]

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Valdaglerion wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p>This should be interesting. Is this only going to apply to books? Any indication as to when this change is coming out?</p></blockquote> He said "objects", so it shouldn't be just books.  As for when, I'm betting on <a href="http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16310&p_created=1146608838&p_sid=akHPlC8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTY5JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Soon"</a>  </blockquote> ROTFL!!

[Jesdyr]

<cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote> Soo ... are we getting an option to turn off the snap and collision? Will we be able to sink items into the floor if we want?

[Krystara]

<cite>Rothgar wrote:</cite><blockquote>A change is coming that will make it much easier to place objects exactly where you want them, without stacking up tables and removing them.  This should allow you to put books anywhere you want, even if the bookcase doesn't specifically support placing an object on the shelf. </blockquote><p> Now there is a post absolutely designed to drive me right around the bend.  First my poor alts got no housing because I was waiting for the new furniture.  Now there is this statement that makes it sound like making things like lofts easier - so do I still put it off in the hopes of not losing my mind trying to make her house look good.</p><p> Argh.  Grr.  Yay?  Sounds like something good is coming down the pike.. the question becomes do I try waiting for it or not.</p>

[Karlen]

>>>Maple bookcases, ash bookcases, teak bookcases, fir bookcases, briarwood shelves (believe they are elaborate briarwood or somesuch) I all personally use in my various houses so I know you can put things on those.<<< Does anyone have an example of a bookcase that doesn't work?  I haven't had any problems but most of my bookcases fall into the list above.

[Liyle]

Last I looked the Briarwood (which was about a week ago) and similar did not. It's the one that looks like a strange red canoe set on end. I know maple bookcases and most of the shelves that hang on the wall accept objects, tho I don't have all of the different kinds. We usually use a wall mount shelf at the level of the bookcase shelf to put books "into" our Briarwood ones.

[StargateFanGirl]

<p>A couple of the wall shelves dont accept items on them at all and the Briarwood bookcase is the same. Changing your character viewpoint by standing on a chair or crouching on the floor only partially works, there are book cases and shelves (I have 2 in my house both have 2 shelves) that refuse to accept an item on particular spots on a shelf no matter what point of view you have. There was/is I believe a post on the forum somewhere with the broken bookcases and shelves listed on it.</p><p>All in all it's probably pointless to worry about which shelves wont take books or items with this change that will be going in. Only thing is, using the method of placing a wall shelf and putting items on it then moving the shelf and placing a bugged bookcase or bugged wall shelf in it's place results in not being able to click on the items because the design of some of the bookcases and wall shelves seem to be more like a solid item rather than something with spaces in them like other shelves or cases; so I can't imagine that placing them in the new method on these shelves or cases will fix that issue, because once you've effectively placed it within the geometry of the bugged shelf or case it becomes non-clickable. </p>

[Liyle]

<cite>StargateFanGirl wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Only thing is, using the method of placing a wall shelf and putting items on it then moving the shelf and placing a bugged bookcase or bugged wall shelf in it's place results in not being able to click on the items because the design of some of the bookcases and wall shelves seem to be more like a solid item rather than something with spaces in them like other shelves or cases; so I can't imagine that placing them in the new method on these shelves or cases will fix that issue, because once you've effectively placed it within the geometry of the bugged shelf or case it becomes non-clickable. </p></blockquote>Right. It just looks as if the books are in the shelf... just an effect. However if you fool around with the bookcase you can set it just behind the front edge of the books then you can click on them.