Should ESO Have a Dueling Mechanic Between Two Players?

Azurulia

A recent thread about dueling left me curious what the general thoughts on the implementation of a duel mechanic between two players is.

So simply for the sake of discussion, what are your thoughts?

MCMancub

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Would be cool to have an instanced arena for this. That's really the only way I see it making much sense.

Azurulia

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

^ Psst. That's how you make a poll for a question. Take notes.

NewBlacksmurf

Indifferent. (Don't care / Doesn't effect me.)

A few ppl on the forums have expressed interest.
I think dueling for no purpose other than winning isn't the best use of development time
BUT
If they were to add a monthly event like a tournament with things such as
-1v1
-jousting
-xyz weapons vs XYZ weapons
-level tiered challenges
-4 v 4
-small battle field with Cyrodil siege weapons


*Rewards by event that are in-game items such as gear, weapons, costumes, food, etc.

Might be a great feature to keep some entertained who do not prefer what exists or maybe other future changes.

MakeUcrazY

Indifferent. (Don't care / Doesn't effect me.)

I honestly dont care. I played WoW for a while and it was always funny to me when a lvl 60 would hang around goldshire to duel lvl 5's. That's what would mostly occur in this game and people would constantly be spammed with dueling requests. Having an arena would be an okay idea; keep the dueling to one, localized area and off my screen.

Skiserony

No. A duel mechanic should not be implemented.

That's why we have Cyrodiil, it's way more imersive and challenging. Guilds would just stay away out of Cyrodiil and hold contests in their own faction.

PvP means having connection with the other factions, why else would there be factions? I don't say that no one is going to be in Cyrodiil, but any idea or chance to disencourage crossfaction gameplay does not encourage me at all, and isn't the meaning of ZoS either I suppose.

So no, for the sake of PvP.

Azurulia

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

I had a rather interesting discussion yesterday about dueling yesterday while in a TS group in Cyrodiil. It got me thinking, why can't we duel each other anyway?

For me, dueling is for fun and to practice pvp against other players and classes. Not to mention it can be a great use of time while waiting for other players to do soemthing, etc. and you find yourself just standing around.

nine9six

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

I'd probably never duel anyone, but it would be nice for those that want it.

If you don't want it, don't use it.

Etaniel

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Skiserony wrote: »

That's why we have Cyrodiil, it's way more imersive and challenging. Guilds would just stay away out of Cyrodiil and hold contests in their own faction.

PvP means having connection with the other factions, why else would there be factions? I don't say that no one is going to be in Cyrodiil, but any idea or chance to disencourage crossfaction gameplay does not encourage me at all, and isn't the meaning of ZoS either I suppose.

So no, for the sake of PvP.

Guilds wouldn't stay out of Cyro, that's just nonsense. A contest has no value if not all factions are involved, so contests would stay in Cyro.

This would allow for build testing with a friend, without having to ask someone from an enemy faction and having it seem as AP trading. It does nothing to discourage people from PvPing, on the contraty, it gives them tools to train before going against enemy factions.

demendred

No. A duel mechanic should not be implemented.

No, we shouldn't.

whyB

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

I voted yes, because as @Etaniel stated, it would be nice to be able to test a new build or ability with guild mates before actually going to Cyro. Also, I think it would be a good way to allow guild members to test their skills out against each other....and finally for the obvious ego and bragging rights it would provide.

Azurulia

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Etaniel wrote: »

Skiserony wrote: »

That's why we have Cyrodiil, it's way more imersive and challenging. Guilds would just stay away out of Cyrodiil and hold contests in their own faction.

PvP means having connection with the other factions, why else would there be factions? I don't say that no one is going to be in Cyrodiil, but any idea or chance to disencourage crossfaction gameplay does not encourage me at all, and isn't the meaning of ZoS either I suppose.

So no, for the sake of PvP.

Guilds wouldn't stay out of Cyro, that's just nonsense. A contest has no value if not all factions are involved, so contests would stay in Cyro.

This would allow for build testing with a friend, without having to ask someone from an enemy faction and having it seem as AP trading. It does nothing to discourage people from PvPing, on the contraty, it gives them tools to train before going against enemy factions.

Would certainly improve the quality of the general masses in cyrodiil if you ask me.

Seeing as there is no way to pvp otehr than in cyrodiil, You generally have your really good players, or your really bad players and much room in between without entering a grey area of CP points or gear. Players cannot really practice how to pvp on a basic fighting level, which is important imo.

ghostwise

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Dueling your friends is always a good bit of fun to see how your builds stack up against each other. No dueling in cities though. That would get out of control. An arena would be pretty awesome.

Avonna

why dont we have it now?

Kovaden

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Ofcourse it should, it only adds to the game. Takes away nothing. And those who dont want to, dont have to.

Tryxus

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Definitely YES

Same faction or in Cyro, idc. It's something this game could use

RAGUNAnoOne

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

If I can have a way to put an I said no so stop bothering me mode I am all in.

Jura23

Indifferent. (Don't care / Doesn't effect me.)

Only if I win every time.

Danikat

Indifferent. (Don't care / Doesn't effect me.)

I know other people want it, and I wouldn't be opposed to it as long as there was a way to disable it for yourself, so that no one can attack you or invite you to duel.

Digerati

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Dueling is just a start... Let's get a small-man arena queue!

5v5, mixed realms! 5v5v5, fixed realms! Capture the Flag! Domination! Team Deathmatch!

Springt-Über-Zwerge

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Id like to have an arena where people could meet for either duelling or watching others doing so. There could be bets made, prices to earn and leaderboards (not sure about that I bet it would cause a lot of hate and cries for nerf this neff that)

Moonshadow66

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Although I probably won't affect me, I voted "yes". There can't be enough options in the game. So everyone gets what they want

Zorrashi

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

I would prefer for it to be in the form of an arena inside of Cyrodil (inside the main alliance camps maybe?).
Nothing is more annoying than seeing fighting in towns and "duel me!" random invites from someone who wants to get a cheap thrill. It would also help lessen the occasional dueling harassment that would inevitably come with such a feature.

Personofsecrets

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Pretty obvious yes.

Personofsecrets

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Skiserony wrote: »

That's why we have Cyrodiil, it's way more imersive and challenging. Guilds would just stay away out of Cyrodiil and hold contests in their own faction.

PvP means having connection with the other factions, why else would there be factions? I don't say that no one is going to be in Cyrodiil, but any idea or chance to disencourage crossfaction gameplay does not encourage me at all, and isn't the meaning of ZoS either I suppose.

So no, for the sake of PvP.

Survival of the fittest

k9mouse

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

However, I vote "yes" on one condition: It is not forced! (unless it is in a PVP zone like Cyrodiil)

k9mouse

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

Digerati wrote: »

Dueling is just a start... Let's get a small-man arena queue!

5v5, mixed realms! 5v5v5, fixed realms! Capture the Flag! Domination! Team Deathmatch!

aka IC DLC

Nebthet78

Yes. A duel mechanic should be implemented.

I think they should do this, but leave it to arena style. There are a bunch of small islands around the zones that are not being used most of the time and cannot be traveled to. It would be very interesting to see little arenas being built on these islands and then a boat on the shore to take you there so people can battle each other who are from the same alliance.

Artjuh90

does this forum need a repeat button?

GreenSoup2HoT

No. A duel mechanic should not be implemented.

I say no because a structured arena would take to much of the player base out of cryodill.

However to make Dueling Work, you can only duel people in your faction inside a keep your faction own. This way if tons of people decide to duel they will be interrupted and unable to do so if a keep is under siege. Also you can only duel in the keeps surrounding Imperial City.

This way your faction will have to maintain one of those keeps to duel. Which would make pvp in cryodill still something you need to keep an eye out for to maintain your duels.

dday3six

I think ZOS should separate PVE and PVP so they can be balanced independently before a dueling mechanic could be considered.