Should Plushie Item codes be a super rare end game dungeon/raid Item Drop?

SeptimusDova

Tangible items for super rare drops

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

Thaaat would be very costly to ZOS lol

I'd say its about as good of an idea as:

newtinmpls

I would like it. I think that many hardcore gamer folks would hate it.

MissBizz

Yes it would be nice to get a Plushie from ZOS as a super rare drop

I can see the plushie being an issue, shipping costs etc. How would you feel about possibly in getting the in game pet codes from the plushies as a SUPER rare drop?

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

MissBizz wrote: »

I can see the plushie being an issue, shipping costs etc. How would you feel about possibly in getting the in game pet codes from the plushies as a SUPER rare drop?

This could work but to make it even easier on the designer's what about having super rare drop pets that are just mini versions of the bosses.

Another way to show an achievement especially for trials.

SeptimusDova

Well the Item code awards you the Plushie and shipping would be your responsibility. My idea is for it to be a super rare drop. One per account, And a tangible item. Not another in game pet.

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Well the Item code get you the Plushie and shipping would be your responsibility. My idea is for it to be a super rare drop. One per account, And a tangible item. Not another in game pet.

Even with the shipping cost on your side that trust me would cause insane anger if people had to pay to get a reward from a boss.

There is still the cost of making the plushies and as well as having a place to store them and keeping ontop of stock etc.

Headaches for em not sure i can see them wanting to do this.

SeptimusDova

Hero I see your point on the cost of the Plushies. As for storage they have plenty of space in their offices and hallways. Wayy more than they need. I did say super rare right like 1/15000 chance type rare. Not like 1/100 or 1/1000 but this could be the rarest of all trophies for a dungeon run!! I mean have you ever seen this done by any other company??

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Hero I see your point on the cost of the Plushies. As for storage they have plenty of space in their offices and hallways. Wayy more than they need. I did say super rare right like 1/15000 chance type rare. Not like 1/100 or 1/1000 but this could be the rarest of all trophies for a dungeon run!! I mean have you ever seen this done by any other company??

Nah i have not but i wouldn't be against the idea just really cannot see them doing it and im open to insane ideas all over lol hell just see my series.

SeptimusDova

Miss Bizz thank you for your vote!!

I can see cost being an issue, Storage not so much an issue. An ingame pet or mini boss is a cut and paste solution done by other games. I am thinking of a Tangible thing. Something that when others see it brings positive attention to the game example below.

Gamer A. Wow where did you get that Plushie? Gamer B. I won it from Zenimax while playing Elder Scrolls Online/TU in a DSA trial.

Gamer A. Nice Im going to have to get that game.

Win Win for ZOS

Best advertisement evah. And cheaper than a commercial

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Miss Bizz thank you for your vote!!

I can see cost being an issue, Storage not so much an issue. An ingame pet or mini boss is a cut and paste solution done by other games. I am thinking of a Tangible thing. Something that when others see it brings positive attention to the game example below.

Gamer A. Wow where did you get that Plushie? Gamer B. I won it from Zenimax while playing Elder Scrolls Online/TU in a DSA trial.

Gamer A. Nice Im going to have to get that game.

Win Win for ZOS

Best advertisement evah. And cheaper than a commercial

Well @Gidorick has a chart when making a concept for ESO TU and i use it as well when making an episode of Improving On ESO.

You may find it useful:


1: Does it make sense in the context of The Elder Scrolls?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
2: Can it work for an MMO?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
3: Would it remove or restrict current player functionality?
-YES: Scrap Idea
-NO: Continue
4: Would it add additional features for players?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
5: Are those features optional?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Reconsider Concept....
6: Can it be monetized in the Crown ?
-YES: POST IT! POST IT NOW!
-NO: Reconsider Concept....

If we can show ZOS they can make money, then bingo! The problem is players resent other players suggesting that we have to pay for something.

Acrolas

It's a video game, not a carnival.

SeptimusDova

Hero It passes Gidoricks chart.. Nothing is free in R/L or anywhere else. It is a tangible item it drops in addition to any other loot If they dont want it then they can delete the code. If they decide that yes they want it " its a Plushie" then they can pay for shipping. Let the Individual decide if they want it or not. As it is an Individual decision . Not group think. I do not presume to think for others or decide for others or direct others what to think or do.

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Hero It passes Gidoricks chart.. Nothing is free in R/L or anywhere else. It is a tangible item it drops in addition to any other loot If they dont want it then they can delete the code. If they decide that yes they want it " its a Plushie" then they can pay for shipping. Let the Individual decide if they want it or not. As it is an Individual decision . Not group think. I do not presume to think for others or decide for others or direct others what to think or do.

You said the magic words individual decisions and you should do up an example of how it could play as its hard to get that from it.

Gidorick

Heromofo wrote: »

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Miss Bizz thank you for your vote!!

I can see cost being an issue, Storage not so much an issue. An ingame pet or mini boss is a cut and paste solution done by other games. I am thinking of a Tangible thing. Something that when others see it brings positive attention to the game example below.

Gamer A. Wow where did you get that Plushie? Gamer B. I won it from Zenimax while playing Elder Scrolls Online/TU in a DSA trial.

Gamer A. Nice Im going to have to get that game.

Win Win for ZOS

Best advertisement evah. And cheaper than a commercial

Well @Gidorick has a chart when making a concept for ESO TU and i use it as well when making an episode of Improving On ESO.

You may find it useful:


1: Does it make sense in the context of The Elder Scrolls?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
2: Can it work for an MMO?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
3: Would it remove or restrict current player functionality?
-YES: Scrap Idea
-NO: Continue
4: Would it add additional features for players?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
5: Are those features optional?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Reconsider Concept....
6: Can it be monetized in the Crown ?
-YES: POST IT! POST IT NOW!
-NO: Reconsider Concept....

If we can show ZOS they can make money, then bingo! The problem is players resent other players suggesting that we have to pay for something.

MY SECRET FORMULA!!!!

Gidorick

I think the idea of possibly getting crowns as super rare drops might be more practical for ZOS. I could see perhaps there being a raffle type situation where players can earn raffle tickets as drops... but that's a bit meta for ESO.

We TES players like to ignore real life things while in Tamriel.

Yinmaigao

No I hate Plushies

Acrolas wrote: »

It's a video game, not a carnival.

This.

Your suggestion is interesting and inventive... but awkward?

I don't think the effort to reward translates very well.... and after your first plushie... then what? eBay?

KriHavok

What if you already owned this pet that came from a plushie?

Heromofo

No I hate Plushies

Gidorick wrote: »

Heromofo wrote: »

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Miss Bizz thank you for your vote!!

I can see cost being an issue, Storage not so much an issue. An ingame pet or mini boss is a cut and paste solution done by other games. I am thinking of a Tangible thing. Something that when others see it brings positive attention to the game example below.

Gamer A. Wow where did you get that Plushie? Gamer B. I won it from Zenimax while playing Elder Scrolls Online/TU in a DSA trial.

Gamer A. Nice Im going to have to get that game.

Win Win for ZOS

Best advertisement evah. And cheaper than a commercial

Well @Gidorick has a chart when making a concept for ESO TU and i use it as well when making an episode of Improving On ESO.

You may find it useful:


1: Does it make sense in the context of The Elder Scrolls?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
2: Can it work for an MMO?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
3: Would it remove or restrict current player functionality?
-YES: Scrap Idea
-NO: Continue
4: Would it add additional features for players?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Scrap Idea
5: Are those features optional?
-YES: Continue
-NO: Reconsider Concept....
6: Can it be monetized in the Crown ?
-YES: POST IT! POST IT NOW!
-NO: Reconsider Concept....

If we can show ZOS they can make money, then bingo! The problem is players resent other players suggesting that we have to pay for something.

MY SECRET FORMULA!!!!

We must help if we can !!!

Psychobunni

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Miss Bizz thank you for your vote!!

I can see cost being an issue, Storage not so much an issue. An ingame pet or mini boss is a cut and paste solution done by other games. I am thinking of a Tangible thing. Something that when others see it brings positive attention to the game example below.

Gamer A. Wow where did you get that Plushie? Gamer B. I won it from Zenimax while playing Elder Scrolls Online/TU in a DSA trial.

Gamer A. Nice Im going to have to get that game.

Win Win for ZOS

Best advertisement evah. And cheaper than a commercial

or

Gamer A: What is that your dog is chewing on

ME: Some stupid stuffed animal I got while wasting my time farming a helm in ESO that I never got because their stupid RNG system

Gamer A: Wow, that really sucks, glad you warned me away from that one


Note: My point isn't to be rude/offensive/trollish/whatever. Merely to point out that plenty of people could give a rip about stuffed toys, even if ESO based. Free wins during fluff Live or sales on the store are the best way to put them out there for the people that would appreciate them verses the annoyance of someone that wants nothing to do with them.

dafox187

No I hate Plushies

SeptimusDova wrote: »

Tangible items for super rare drops

why does it say no i hate plushies u should not get what i had to pay 20 bucks for for free i dont hate them

Junipus

No I hate Plushies

Put in the option for players to receive it as a drop chance.

I'd be seething if I spent an evening with a group doing trials only to get a code for a stuffed toy that I'd have to possibly pay for to receive, instead of something practical or useful in game while my group mates got something either high value to sell or high value to use.

It would be more beneficial for the player base doing trials/vet dsa/end game content to have a 1:15,000 chance of dropping something from next season's gear early. Not only would it allow them and us a preview of what was coming, but it would also reward the best of the best with something possibly more powerful than existing gear.

Korah_Eaglecry

No I hate Plushies

Honestly. Its a game. You dont need a plushie, that plushie shouldnt be driving you to play that content.

This has got to be one of the more absurd threads Ive read. Real life rewards for In-Game Achievements. There needs to be an eye roll emjoi.

mtwiggz

Very awesome idea!

Although personally I would rather in game items, useful items, than a real life plushie. For me it would sit in the box somewhere until eventually I throw it out or give it to a friends child. Unless perhaps the item code was tradable in game. Then I wouldn't be against it at all. As one of these things could sell for quite a bit of gold to the collector types out there!

There's always an upside to every idea!

SienneYviete

Where is that dang lol button again. This thread takes the cake. Just sit down and actually think about the idea from a business standpoint. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.