Then it would be great to write additional code to allow for the data to be shared. I can already share data from my computer with either server by selecting it. It does not seem like a technologically difficult idea. But I am not a computer programmer.

Stoneforge wrote: »

Then it would be great to write additional code to allow for the data to be shared. I can already share data from my computer with either server by selecting it. It does not seem like a technologically difficult idea. But I am not a computer programmer.

Theoretically it wouldn't be that difficult to do (I'm not a computer programmer either, but I do work with a lot of them). You've got a separate database for each megaserver. What you'd need to do is create some sort of interface between the 2 DBs so that certain specific transactions in one DB would trigger corresponding transactions in the other DB. The mail system is even one that would make a lot of sense as an easily controlled and contained method of interaction between the 2 DBs.

Having said that, the devil is in the details. If you try sending the mail to an account on the other megaserver, how does the mail know it's meant to go to the other server? Will it just default to the other server if it can't find that user name on your own server? If so, what if it gets to the other server and still can't find that user name? For that matter, what if someone on your own server happens to have the same user name as the person you're trying to send it to on the other server? That's just one example of the kinds of things you'd have to address. It's not an insurmountable obstacle by any means, but it's something you'd have to build a process and safeguards around.

That kind of work adds up, so it's likely that creating an interface between the servers is considered by ZOS to be more work than it's worth. Or maybe it's something that they plan for the future after they're less busy with the growing pains of ESO.

There is little or no valid reason for this to be implemented in my opinion. There is no interaction between them, you can't group, guild or even see each other as they are separate entities. Therefore there is no reason to send mail.

It also adds problems that can impact economies on servers, item x is cheaper on NA server that EU, so buy on NA, send to EU and sell .... not good and just to easily abused.

Lox wrote: »

There is little or no valid reason for this to be implemented in my opinion. There is no interaction between them, you can't group, guild or even see each other as they are separate entities. Therefore there is no reason to send mail.

It also adds problems that can impact economies on servers, item x is cheaper on NA server that EU, so buy on NA, send to EU and sell .... not good and just to easily abused.

Nailed it.

Stoneforge wrote: »

In my opinion, being able to send email to friends that live in other continents or that play on different megaservers would add an interesting flavor to the game. The NA megaserver includes other countries that contribute to ESO's diversity. I have made many friends through chat that I do not group, guild, or see. I would enjoy being able to meet people from other countries around the globe in game rather than through external hosts.ESO is a social game that people use in different ways. Are any of these play styles less valid?

These are not play styles you are talking about.
First if these people actually are friends then emailing them would be a better Idea.
Second if you are talking about meeting people online, and keeping in touch, well joining a guild with them is probably the way to go. Especially if it's just I played with you once, because unless you play with them or mutual friends, they probably won't reply.
Third, it could be done, but the vast majority of us would have little or no interest. Whilst Goldsellers would love it.

You bring up an interesting point. Has ZOS implemented different drop rates on the different megaserves. If so, then some players are getting more(or less depending on how you view it) for their money. If we all pay the same price, then we should all receive the same odds.

The point that you make about economic impact can also be applied to zones, characters, and the length of time you have played compared to a beginner. Should we adopt system to limit the impact and ensure a consistent "fair " market price or do you think a more free market approach is better?

What is it with people and a free market? There has never been a true free market, and there never will be. (there is always some form of control)
Having goods being sent from one server to another is a really bad idea, at the moment if goods become too common ZOS can dial down the drop rate. If they can be sent between servers, it becomes much more chaotic.