Steam Keys

Aortick

Anyway for us to get a Steam Key? Would love to add this game to my Steam Library through a Steam Key. (not the add non-steam game to Library option)

Pretty Please with Sugar on Top

Delith

I don't understand why they would announce this without mentioning what they are doing for CURRENT customers in regards to Steam. They have to know a large portion of us want it attached to our Steam account.

CheesyDaedra

I second this, zen GIB US STEAM PL0X

freespirit

I third this, other MMO's I play are all through Steam and they tend to run with a lot less problems than their non-Steam counterparts

I can see the threads now ''I play via Steam, I'm not having 'xyz' problem''

kassandratheclericb14_ESO

I don't personally know of a single game that gives you a Steam key when you bought it elsewhere, even if it was before it was released on Steam.

So I doubt they will be doing this. When a game is on Steam they get a cut of the proceeds. It would not be in their best interest or in any agreement they made to do this.

CheesyDaedra

I'll try contacting ingame support to see if they can do anything about it :P

Arsenic_Touch

I doubt they'll do anything about this. No game I've ever played that went to steam eventually did this.

Delith

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

arkansas_ESO

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

Soloeus

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

Nah, I want it as a Steam game.

kassandratheclericb14_ESO

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

*shrug* You gotta do what you gotta do. All kinds of games have gone on Steam after a time even when sold other places before. I'm feeling a bit salty about the dog they get...but that is how it is.

This is how things work. They sometimes suck or are not fair. You make your decision as you must. It isn't a deal breaker for me as it obviously is for you.

Delith

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

It is the mentality of the company providing the service. We are customers that existed before it was placed on Steam. Steam is a community all my friends use, and it does stat tracking, has achievements, community forums, etc.

Adding a non-Steam game is not the same as a game being officially on Steam. If it was, they wouldn't add games to Steam. They'd tell you to add a non-Steam game.

So, yes. It is important to me. What's ironic is that the reason they don't give out Steam keys to people who are already loyal customers is because they will have to share future income with Valve. However, if I don't get the Steam key, there is no future income.

You may be more tolerant with this kind of behavior. I am not, and I will not support it.

Delith

kassandratheclericb14_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

*shrug* You gotta do what you gotta do. All kinds of games have gone on Steam after a time even when sold other places before. I'm feeling a bit salty about the dog they get...but that is how it is.

This is how things work. They sometimes suck or are not fair. You make your decision as you must. It isn't a deal breaker for me as it obviously is for you.

Correct. Life isn't fair. I'm just pointing out that if their logic is to prevent having their income lost, in my case, they lose more income by not giving out the key than they do by giving one out.

That is it.

kassandratheclericb14_ESO

Delith wrote: »

kassandratheclericb14_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

*shrug* You gotta do what you gotta do. All kinds of games have gone on Steam after a time even when sold other places before. I'm feeling a bit salty about the dog they get...but that is how it is.

This is how things work. They sometimes suck or are not fair. You make your decision as you must. It isn't a deal breaker for me as it obviously is for you.

Correct. Life isn't fair. I'm just pointing out that if their logic is to prevent having their income lost, in my case, they lose more income by not giving out the key than they do by giving one out.

That is it.

Fair enough.

arkansas_ESO

Delith wrote: »

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

It is the mentality of the company providing the service. We are customers that existed before it was placed on Steam. Steam is a community all my friends use, and it does stat tracking, has achievements, community forums, etc.

Adding a non-Steam game is not the same as a game being officially on Steam. If it was, they wouldn't add games to Steam. They'd tell you to add a non-Steam game.

So, yes. It is important to me. What's ironic is that the reason they don't give out Steam keys to people who are already loyal customers is because they will have to share future income with Valve. However, if I don't get the Steam key, there is no future income.

You may be more tolerant with this kind of behavior. I am not, and I will not support it.

Steam is basically just another place to sell the game for them. It's akin to any other third party site, in that both ZOS and the website (Steam, Greenmangaming, etc) get a cut.

For them to give you a Steam key, it's going to cost them money, as Valve expects a cut for using their product. It's not like they can just hit the 'Generate Steam Key' button and email it to you without it costing them.

My only real problem with this announcement is that Steam wasn't a choice from the beginning, as I myself would have preferred to have the game on Steam (and would have also liked the wolfhound.) However, I can see why they wouldn't just throw out Steam keys to current customers.

Delith

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

It is the mentality of the company providing the service. We are customers that existed before it was placed on Steam. Steam is a community all my friends use, and it does stat tracking, has achievements, community forums, etc.

Adding a non-Steam game is not the same as a game being officially on Steam. If it was, they wouldn't add games to Steam. They'd tell you to add a non-Steam game.

So, yes. It is important to me. What's ironic is that the reason they don't give out Steam keys to people who are already loyal customers is because they will have to share future income with Valve. However, if I don't get the Steam key, there is no future income.

You may be more tolerant with this kind of behavior. I am not, and I will not support it.

Steam is basically just another place to sell the game for them. It's akin to any other third party site, in that both ZOS and the website (Steam, Greenmangaming, etc) get a cut.

For them to give you a Steam key, it's going to cost them money, as Valve expects a cut for using their product. It's not like they can just hit the 'Generate Steam Key' button and email it to you without it costing them.

My only real problem with this announcement is that Steam wasn't a choice from the beginning, as I myself would have preferred to have the game on Steam (and would have also liked the wolfhound.) However, I can see why they wouldn't just throw out Steam keys to current customers.

I understand this logic, and already responded to it as level headed as I could manage.

In my specific circumstance, they lose money from not giving me the Steam key, because they won't see another cent in subscription fees.

Robotukas

arkansas_ESO wrote: »

Delith wrote: »

That's a great piece of logic, kassandrathecleric. Unfortunately for Zenimax, if I don'get a Steam key, I'll just be cancelling my sub out of frustration, and they won't have to worry about losing any cut in revenue, because there will be no revenue.

Pretty easy.

Is being unable to play through Steam really that big of a dealbreaker to you? Just add ESO to your Steam library as a non-Steam game, problem solved.

is not a same thing as you add as steam key. With steam games you have more features, like you can use In-Home streaming service (is had very good performance for steam games), also for steam workshop (it comes soon).

ZOS_AmeliaR

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

kingmat75

think you have to wait that game goes free to play to use your account on steam.

CheesyDaedra

This is what i got from support -.-

"Greetings!

Thank you for contacting The Elder Scrolls Online Team.

Great question!
Players with existing accounts for The Elder Scrolls Online do not need a Steam key to play ESO via Steam. Instead, those players should add their existing title to Steam.
To do this, go to the "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Players should then select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."
Hope this helps!
Thank you for your continued interest and support!"

Delith

ZOS_AmeliaR wrote: »

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

Thanks. Good bye, subscription. Good luck with your game, and I hope you learn how to treat your customers with a bit more respect in the future.

Maotti

So Zenimax! Will Steambuyers get a special thing for buying through it? A pet or something?

Basically anything that gives us the short end of the stick.

UPrime

There's no steam integration here, they're just using steam to sell the game. What's the obsession with having a steam key?

Aortick

ZOS_AmeliaR wrote: »

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

Thanks for the Reply Amelia.

CheesyDaedra

UPrime wrote: »

There's no steam integration here, they're just using steam to sell the game. What's the obsession with having a steam key?

I'm pretty sure there will be eventually steam trading cards :P, besides, who wouldn't like to be part of it's steam forum and artwork section of it?

(Ever since i've been playing ESO i haven't spoke to any of my steam friends, it's like i just disappeared from the platform, this is more of a personal thing really).

Azzuria

Delith wrote: »

ZOS_AmeliaR wrote: »

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

Thanks. Good bye, subscription. Good luck with your game, and I hope you learn how to treat your customers with a bit more respect in the future.

Don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya.

freespirit

Maotti_Nor wrote: »

So Zenimax! Will Steambuyers get a special thing for buying through it? A pet or something?

Basically anything that gives us the short end of the stick.

YES!!.......

The Whiterun Wolfhound, the coolest pet so far

Arsenic_Touch

UPrime wrote: »

There's no steam integration here, they're just using steam to sell the game. What's the obsession with having a steam key?

Stream trading cards, tracking. That's all there is to it.

The entitlement in regards to this is hilarious though.

Delith

DaedricCheese wrote: »

UPrime wrote: »

There's no steam integration here, they're just using steam to sell the game. What's the obsession with having a steam key?

I'm pretty sure there will be eventually steam trading cards :P, besides, who wouldn't like to be part of it's steam forum and artwork section of it?

(Ever since i've been playing ESO i haven't spoke to any of my steam friends, it's like i just disappeared from the platform, this is more of a personal thing really).

Trying to explain to people why you want all of your games in one collection is an idea that is incredibly hard to impart.

I have been unable to do it in a way that results in understanding from another individual. I just had this argument with Everquest: Next Landmark some time ago.

The only solution I have is just to cancel my sub. It won't make an impact, and it's just a drop in the bucket, but continuing to play this game after this would just feel wrong to me. Very frustrating

PopeNofun

ZOS_AmeliaR wrote: »

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

Disappointment.

Soloeus

ZOS_AmeliaR wrote: »

We won't be providing Steam keys to current ESO players, as Steam utilizes ESO's launcher and patcher, as well as our billing and account systems. Instead, if you'd like to play via Steam, you can add the existing title to Steam.

To do this, head to "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Then, select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."

Can I get Game Time Cards from Steam? My locality doesn't have any yet. How will I be able to get Game Time from Steam if I can't link accounts?