Will Research Times be reduced through Crown Store purchases???

Robbmrp

Hello @ZOS_GinaBruno, @ZOS_JessicaFolsom,

At this point in time, are there any plans to put Crafting Research Time reductions(of any kind) in the Crown Store? The reason I ask is, Riding Skills have been added which was a time sink for players the same as Research Times. Since ESO Plus includes a 10% reduction to Research Times I am hoping that your answer will be NO.

I've had to spend a lot of time working to complete all the traits in the game. Other's that want the same crafting ability should have to put in the time for it and not buy a "convenience" upgrade....

Thank you for your time and help.

Nestor

I am neck deep in Nirn now, and for the most part it is the 9th trait, so that's 27 days for each thing. I don't think we should get a way to reduce the research times.

But, give us another passive that allows 4 items to be researched at once, and I won't complain about that.

Ourorboros

+1 for me. While there is nothing hard about learning traits, it still took dedication to acquire all the traited items and quite a few late night/early mornings to avoid research down time. No amount of crowns should be able to change that mechanic.

BTW @Nestor, congrats on Ambassador status!

smacx250

Hmmm, kind of like horse training? I think "research assistants" may be on their way to the crown store! 750 crowns - "Hire a research assistant to research an additional trait for you!"

Ayantir

there are already one, it's called ESO+

-10% research time. 23d for the 9th research.

I'm here since release and I'm at 15d to finish all reasearch of all items of all crafts.

Robbmrp

smacx250 wrote: »

Hmmm, kind of like horse training? I think "research assistants" may be on their way to the crown store! 750 crowns - "Hire a research assistant to research an additional trait for you!"

I sure hope not, but anythings possible for a buck....

Nestor

Ayantir wrote: »

there are already one, it's called ESO+

-10% research time. 23d for the 9th research.

I'm here since release and I'm at 15d to finish all reasearch of all items of all crafts.

When I que'd up my 9th items, I was starting at 27 days on the 9th item with the 4th Passive that limits the max to 30 days, and ESO Plus. It will be several more days before I can que up another one.

MissBizz

Nestor wrote: »

I am neck deep in Nirn now, and for the most part it is the 9th trait, so that's 27 days for each thing. I don't think we should get a way to reduce the research times.

But, give us another passive that allows 4 items to be researched at once, and I won't complain about that.

This. I also want to clarify I would mean an in game passive. It's hard work and I'm proud of how far I've come. I don't want to see it for sale.

Slurg

Remember that 40 page Crown Store Wish List thread that was started back in January? I'm going to quote it below, relevant part in bold.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hello everyone!

As part of Update 6, we are introducing the Crown Store: an in-game store where you can purchase customization and convenience items. The store offers consumables you can use to save time on in-game activities (like experience and crafting boosters, for example) along with new customization options including costumes, exotic pets, and mounts. When the Crown Store launches, we’ll have a number of items available immediately, but what about the future? Tell us what sorts of goods and services you would like to see offered in the Crown Store – you can be as general or specific as you’d like.

You can view some of the planned Crown Store items at the following link, beginning at 23:59 http://www.twitch.tv/zenimaxonlinestudios/v/3711373

We look forward to reading your ideas and feedback!

I wouldn't rule out crafting research boosters coming to a crown store near you sometime in the future, based on this.

Emma_Overload

I've got 8 traits on everything, now, and am working on 9, but I say BRING 'EM ON. I can't believe people actually defend these horribly boring time sinks! Now that we have the 5-10 year 3600 CP grind, why do we need OTHER time sinks?

Iluvrien

I hope they won't be reduced.

I spent time planning which traits to research first, tracking down items through guild stores and guild mates to meet those requirements and finally just in waiting for the blasted things to complete.

To sell a booster to bypass that is to, again, devalue those crafters who actually put effort into their crafters.

Please. Azura. No.

Garwulf

After a year of researching, I have a character that can craft everything. Alchemy, Enchanting, blackmithing, etc etc. Doing nine traits in metal, wood, leather/cloth was the biggest grind. At the end of it all I can make all craftable sets, most of which are useless. When I started the reseach way back in April 2014 I was expecting much more than what we ended up with in this game. With dwindling numbers, it is a shock to see another character in Vet level zones.I am at the stage where I do not care if they even sell VR14 characters fully specced out .
In a game where there was so much promise and the potential to make lots of money for a smart developer whilst giving back to the consumer, it is disappointing to see where we have ended up.

newtinmpls

Nestor wrote: »

I am neck deep in Nirn now.

Sigh......I don't even have one yet. And for all my dweomer delving I have found about .... 12 dweomer scrap.

The RNG gods have not blessed me that way.

Yet

Gyudan

I don't think it matters much. Crafting research was never important to anyone except completionists. Everyone can craft the exact same stuff with very little effort, which makes crafting completely unrewarding and useless.

It's been 14 months since launch and the crafting system still hasn't been updated to fit endgame players. The community gave you tons of ideas, from crafting diagrams to in-depth changes to the research system, yet we have seen nothing.

I've been done with nirnhoned research for 7 weeks now and this is definitely one of the most worthless accomplishments of my gaming history.

Great job @ZOS.

Ourorboros

Slurg wrote: »

Remember that 40 page Crown Store Wish List thread that was started back in January? I'm going to quote it below, relevant part in bold.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hello everyone!

As part of Update 6, we are introducing the Crown Store: an in-game store where you can purchase customization and convenience items. The store offers consumables you can use to save time on in-game activities (like experience and crafting boosters, for example) along with new customization options including costumes, exotic pets, and mounts. When the Crown Store launches, we’ll have a number of items available immediately, but what about the future? Tell us what sorts of goods and services you would like to see offered in the Crown Store – you can be as general or specific as you’d like.

You can view some of the planned Crown Store items at the following link, beginning at 23:59 http://www.twitch.tv/zenimaxonlinestudios/v/3711373

We look forward to reading your ideas and feedback!

I wouldn't rule out crafting research boosters coming to a crown store near you sometime in the future, based on this.

I don't doubt the possibility, or even the probability, of research boosters in the crown store. But I have to ask, if that happens, what's next? Will alliance points be for sale? What about collectible items? If convenience is the criteria to be added to the crown store, selling collectibles certainly qualifies. They can be decidedly inconvenient to snag, and with bad RNG are a huge time sink. Are they going to sell stacks of mats, raw or refined? After all, it's not convenient and takes time to farm mats. Once things like research boosters are for sale, where does the line get drawn?

RazzPitazz

Ourorboros wrote: »

Slurg wrote: »

Remember that 40 page Crown Store Wish List thread that was started back in January? I'm going to quote it below, relevant part in bold.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hello everyone!

As part of Update 6, we are introducing the Crown Store: an in-game store where you can purchase customization and convenience items. The store offers consumables you can use to save time on in-game activities (like experience and crafting boosters, for example) along with new customization options including costumes, exotic pets, and mounts. When the Crown Store launches, we’ll have a number of items available immediately, but what about the future? Tell us what sorts of goods and services you would like to see offered in the Crown Store – you can be as general or specific as you’d like.

You can view some of the planned Crown Store items at the following link, beginning at 23:59 http://www.twitch.tv/zenimaxonlinestudios/v/3711373

We look forward to reading your ideas and feedback!

I wouldn't rule out crafting research boosters coming to a crown store near you sometime in the future, based on this.

I don't doubt the possibility, or even the probability, of research boosters in the crown store. But I have to ask, if that happens, what's next? Will alliance points be for sale? What about collectible items? If convenience is the criteria to be added to the crown store, selling collectibles certainly qualifies. They can be decidedly inconvenient to snag, and with bad RNG are a huge time sink. Are they going to sell stacks of mats, raw or refined? After all, it's not convenient and takes time to farm mats. Once things like research boosters are for sale, where does the line get drawn?

Bag and Bank space will be after research shortcuts.

Robbmrp

rajaniemiorama_ESO wrote: »

Ourorboros wrote: »

Slurg wrote: »

Remember that 40 page Crown Store Wish List thread that was started back in January? I'm going to quote it below, relevant part in bold.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

Hello everyone!

As part of Update 6, we are introducing the Crown Store: an in-game store where you can purchase customization and convenience items. The store offers consumables you can use to save time on in-game activities (like experience and crafting boosters, for example) along with new customization options including costumes, exotic pets, and mounts. When the Crown Store launches, we’ll have a number of items available immediately, but what about the future? Tell us what sorts of goods and services you would like to see offered in the Crown Store – you can be as general or specific as you’d like.

You can view some of the planned Crown Store items at the following link, beginning at 23:59 http://www.twitch.tv/zenimaxonlinestudios/v/3711373

We look forward to reading your ideas and feedback!

I wouldn't rule out crafting research boosters coming to a crown store near you sometime in the future, based on this.

I don't doubt the possibility, or even the probability, of research boosters in the crown store. But I have to ask, if that happens, what's next? Will alliance points be for sale? What about collectible items? If convenience is the criteria to be added to the crown store, selling collectibles certainly qualifies. They can be decidedly inconvenient to snag, and with bad RNG are a huge time sink. Are they going to sell stacks of mats, raw or refined? After all, it's not convenient and takes time to farm mats. Once things like research boosters are for sale, where does the line get drawn?

Bag and Bank space will be after research shortcuts.

Bag and Bank space will be in there for sure. I hope Research reductions NEVER are....