Achievement Suggestion: [Master Treasure Hunter] / How to Make Treasure Maps Worthwhile

Rodario

kewl wrote: »

Fantastic idea.

Professor, what's another word for pirate treasure?

TreasARRR

And thanks

Rodario

AlexDougherty wrote: »

I have one reservation about this idea, the maps are random drops, so finding them all in the first place would be a herculean effort. It might be a good idea to have a few half way achievements, so as not to scare people off.

Like
[Grahtwood Treasure Seaker]
5/10 Treasure maps found and Completed
5 Achievement Points Rewarded

Oh, and you need to get the Achievement for finding the treasure not the map. (obviously the game only reveals the treasure if you have the map, so it's already covered)

I think you should be able to collect all maps relatively easily by trading. Anyway, half-achievements per zone might be a bit much in my opinion, it's kinda like the fishing ones.

The achievement getting completed by opening the chest is what I had in mind, yes.

kewl

Rodario wrote: »

kewl wrote: »

Fantastic idea.

Professor, what's another word for pirate treasure?

TreasARRR

And thanks

WARNING profanity.

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butterfly442

Treasure maps.

Rubbish. Throw them away.

Rodario

Son_Raizen wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Son_Raizen wrote: »

As long as the treasure either doesn't spawn or doesn't count towards the achievement before reading the map AND read maps become bound...

The treasure doesn't appear unless you have the map, and the map disappears afterwards.

Are you just rephrasing what I said or are you saying that this feature is currently in place?
I thought they were just artful renditions of common chests, so "why should I spend hours actually treasure hunting?" when I stumble upon this nearly worthless treasure every 5 minutes.

But, If the latter, then I have destroyed soo many treasure maps .

He's not rephrasing. That's how treasure maps work.

Rodario

WolfingHour wrote: »

I love this idea and would like to have this implemented. Well done!

And a gold star for a clear and structured suggestion!

Thanks

KenjiJU

I don't think more expensive maps improve immersion necessarily. Thematically if you found a treasure map, wouldn't you keep it as if your life depended on it? Also I'd be weary about buying some scribbles on parchment and trusting that it will lead me to loot..

"Selling treasure map!"
-"Oh yea? That looks like a picture."
"It's a treasure map!"
-"It's a picture with an arrow drawn on it."
"Treasure!"
-"How do you know?"
"Treasure map!"

Sykotical

Rodario wrote: »

Son_Raizen wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Son_Raizen wrote: »

As long as the treasure either doesn't spawn or doesn't count towards the achievement before reading the map AND read maps become bound...

The treasure doesn't appear unless you have the map, and the map disappears afterwards.

Are you just rephrasing what I said or are you saying that this feature is currently in place?
I thought they were just artful renditions of common chests, so "why should I spend hours actually treasure hunting?" when I stumble upon this nearly worthless treasure every 5 minutes.

But, If the latter, then I have destroyed soo many treasure maps .

He's not rephrasing. That's how treasure maps work.

Wow, learn something new, huh :'( . Thanks for the tip.

KenjiJU wrote: »

I don't think more expensive maps improve immersion necessarily. Thematically if you found a treasure map, wouldn't you keep it as if your life depended on it? Also I'd be weary about buying some scribbles on parchment and trusting that it will lead me to loot..

"Selling treasure map!"
-"Oh yea? That looks like a picture."
"It's a treasure map!"
-"It's a picture with an arrow drawn on it."
"Treasure!"
-"How do you know?"
"Treasure map!"

Haha, makes sense. I would +lol, but I think that's the +insult button

Rodario

KenjiJU wrote: »

I don't think more expensive maps improve immersion necessarily. Thematically if you found a treasure map, wouldn't you keep it as if your life depended on it? Also I'd be weary about buying some scribbles on parchment and trusting that it will lead me to loot..

"Selling treasure map!"
-"Oh yea? That looks like a picture."
"It's a treasure map!"
-"It's a picture with an arrow drawn on it."
"Treasure!"
-"How do you know?"
"Treasure map!"

If you hold on to something for dear life, doesn't that make it very valuable? I get your point about trusting strangers' treasure maps. Just imagine they have the map, take you along to help them and share the treasure with you, if that helps.

What do you think about the achievement though?

AlexDougherty

Son_Raizen wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Son_Raizen wrote: »

As long as the treasure either doesn't spawn or doesn't count towards the achievement before reading the map AND read maps become bound...

The treasure doesn't appear unless you have the map, and the map disappears afterwards.

Are you just rephrasing what I said or are you saying that this feature is currently in place?
I thought they were just artful renditions of common chests, so "why should I spend hours actually treasure hunting?" when I stumble upon this nearly worthless treasure every 5 minutes.

But, If the latter, then I have destroyed soo many treasure maps .

saying it's already in place.

AlexDougherty

any response from mods, @zos_GinaBruno @zos_jessicaFolsom

Kevinmon

Great idea!

Rodario

@ZOS_GinaBruno‌ @ZOS_JessicaFolsom‌

I know this could be interpreted as badgering you guys. I apologize for my impatience. But, considering the reception this idea received, I strongly feel that it deserves a comment.

Be it that these achievements will make it into the game, that it has yet to be evaluated, or that it won't work for some reason. As long as it's a confirmation of someone having seen and considered the idea, I'd be very grateful.

Best Regards

Rodario

I felt like bumping those suggestions of mine in which I still truly believe. You know, give them another run on the forums.

Rodario

Added a possible tracking system, just in case the idea would not have worked without it.

synphoreb16_ESO

love this idea
hunting down the boring 1.000 treasure chest achievement atm
and i would love to see more achievements depending on treasure chests & maps

Bigsmitty300

I have a question about bound stolen treasure, as I am getting into the blue items now worth 250 a piece from going on a loot run and pilfering from a ship, sacks, and barrels and the like, what exactly is there purpose other than to sell to a fence ?

Ourorboros

Bigsmitty300 wrote: »

I have a question about bound stolen treasure, as I am getting into the blue items now worth 250 a piece from going on a loot run and pilfering from a ship, sacks, and barrels and the like, what exactly is there purpose other than to sell to a fence ?

That's all the items are for, selling to fences. But it's a good money maker, it levels your Ledgerdemain skill, and goes to a few Ledgerdemain achievements. Even if you are not interested in being a thief, it's worth it to reach level 16 in Ledgerdemain. You can spend points in a passive that reduces sneak cost by 40%.

MrDerrikk

Bigsmitty300 wrote: »

I have a question about bound stolen treasure, as I am getting into the blue items now worth 250 a piece from going on a loot run and pilfering from a ship, sacks, and barrels and the like, what exactly is there purpose other than to sell to a fence ?

I don;t mean to be mean, but you necroed a thread from last year to ask a question unrelated to the OP? Please next time make a new discussion

That is all.