Is eso better on pc or console reasons why

Asherons_Call

navyspeed wrote: »

*PC players have a severe superiority complex.
*Console players are smarter and have longer arms.

Real summary. If you enjoy playing games on the consoles then you won't be disappointed with it. If you enjoy playing on PC you will likely enjoy the game on PC. Either way you won't be disappointed with the game; it plays well on consoles as well as the PC. I prefer my console because that is what I am accustomed to and I don't like to play games on PC.

It does not play as well on console as it does on PC. I've played both

vamp_emily

One thing I didn't like about the PC version, is it took 80g of space. My computer can't handle storage for another game.

Shunravi

vamp_emily wrote: »

One thing I didn't like about the PC version, is it took 80g of space. My computer can't handle storage for another game.

Yea....

Well, at least storage is fairly cheap these days. http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=22-148-840
Maybe not the best or even the cheapest, but hey, its something.

NobleNerd

Shunravi wrote: »

vamp_emily wrote: »

One thing I didn't like about the PC version, is it took 80g of space. My computer can't handle storage for another game.

Yea....

Well, at least storage is fairly cheap these days. http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=22-148-840
Maybe not the best or even the cheapest, but hey, its something.

True with even SSD's pushing into the TB size 80 gig is nothing in storage terms.

grumlins

Console requires no adjustments, you don't have to overclock to get it to perform, maintenance is a breeze, you don't have to go online and search or spend hours trying to get it to do what it should be doing.

Console gives you support if anything goes wrong with installs etc whereas the PC you have to pay for the support.

Console drives the MMO developers to do better because the players have a higher expectation of quality, no funny business.

Console has built in audio support both in and out of the game that's also plug and play.

Console makers also control a bit of what goes into the game, there are certain rules that publishers have to follow in the development process, as part of the contract improving overall quality and time to fix bugs, pc publishers tend to be lazy and often will never fix certain known bugs that go one for years at a time.

Accessories are plug and play no drivers updates for controllers are wireless now.

Consoles don't get viruses or malware interfering with system performance.

Consoles Improve their ui which also improves the gameplay and interaction with other players, this doesn't happen on OS based computers as quickly.

Consoles have a two step code of conduct system. The first one is what the game publisher expects of the community. The second is what the console developer expects of the community which makes conflicts happen less often or ends them quickly whereas PC players only have one and it might not even be enforced.

Consoles have two build in audio support and apps that you can use with your phones/tablets with bluetooth keyboards for anything that you might rarely have to type.

Two types of audio communication in and out of game, seriously who types anymore when playing spssht isn't this 2015?

danno8

Addons have to be the number one reason.

Want to save yourself the hassle of scrolling through pages and pages of stuff at guild stores just to find one item? - Awesome Guild Store

Want to open your inventory and find what you are looking for without scrolling through your entire 200 item bag? - Advanced Filters

When did I feed my horse? Should I head back to town?
Hmm this trait, do I know it? Do I really have to go to a blacksmithing station to find that out? Does my alt know it?
Am I done researching that trait I started a few days ago?
addons
addons
addons

And these are just good inventory/basic UI addons, not even mentioning combat addons.

Addons are the sole reason we were able to find the 2 biggest bugs on PTS right now, the half damage and too much resource cost bugs. Without addons it would have just been a "feeling" that things were "too hard".

NobleNerd

danno8 wrote: »

Addons have to be the number one reason.

Want to save yourself the hassle of scrolling through pages and pages of stuff at guild stores just to find one item? - Awesome Guild Store

Want to open your inventory and find what you are looking for without scrolling through your entire 200 item bag? - Advanced Filters

When did I feed my horse? Should I head back to town?
Hmm this trait, do I know it? Do I really have to go to a blacksmithing station to find that out? Does my alt know it?
Am I done researching that trait I started a few days ago?
addons
addons
addons

And these are just good inventory/basic UI addons, not even mentioning combat addons.

Addons are the sole reason we were able to find the 2 biggest bugs on PTS right now, the half damage and too much resource cost bugs. Without addons it would have just been a "feeling" that things were "too hard".

Don't forget the chat add ons. I couldn't function without pchat and FCO Chat Tab Brain.

Azurah lets you arrange the UI hud to suit your taste.

So many great add ons. Many make the features just function the way it should have been at the start.

danno8

NobleNerd wrote: »

danno8 wrote: »

Addons have to be the number one reason.

Want to save yourself the hassle of scrolling through pages and pages of stuff at guild stores just to find one item? - Awesome Guild Store

Want to open your inventory and find what you are looking for without scrolling through your entire 200 item bag? - Advanced Filters

When did I feed my horse? Should I head back to town?
Hmm this trait, do I know it? Do I really have to go to a blacksmithing station to find that out? Does my alt know it?
Am I done researching that trait I started a few days ago?
addons
addons
addons

And these are just good inventory/basic UI addons, not even mentioning combat addons.

Addons are the sole reason we were able to find the 2 biggest bugs on PTS right now, the half damage and too much resource cost bugs. Without addons it would have just been a "feeling" that things were "too hard".

Don't forget the chat add ons. I couldn't function without pchat and FCO Chat Tab Brain.

Azurah lets you arrange the UI hud to suit your taste.

So many great add ons. Many make the features just function the way it should have been at the start.

I had to stop somewhere, lol.

NewBlacksmurf

forgotten7377 wrote: »

Just was curious if eso is even worth playing on console. And if not reasons why? So can someone let me know the differences between console version? And pc version. I heard console players get treated bad compared to pc players.

I have both PC (ASUS G series laptop) and an Xbox One

Visually
-For my current situation, the PC far outshines the xbox one version for a few reasons. Some jump to the PC is more powerful but that may not apply to everyone. What does apply are the settings offered on PC that are not offered on consoles. You can resize the UI, the UI is completely different and has little flashes, tweaks, glimmers and sparkles that do push this version ahead.

-If the graphics card is better, then you also benefit from draw distances and noticeable increases in lighting affects.

GamePlay
-To me the console version balances out here as every player on console is playing the game the exact same way. There are no add-ons or peripherals that will give one person an edge over another unless price is an issue.
-They both offer the exact same content and generally release within 2 weeks of PC.

Bottom Line
-The console version is a great version for some while PC is a great version for others. The consoles offer benefits that PC does not and PC offers benefits that console does not.

Its best to do your own research of what will be a best fit for you and come back with specific questions

RatedChaotic

Crap I got owned. He must have a faster better pc than me. Or was it his cps? Hell it was both! lmao.

a.skelton92

MMORPG's are ALWAYS better on a PC. Plus, 90% of the console community are kids. 90% of kids are whiney little ***.

Defilted

I have never played this game on the PC. Played on console since launch. Love the game. Very fun.

I have played MMO's with the PC and loved the addons, but after playing this game I do not miss them. It really comes down to personal preference. Each person is going to be different.

IMO although there are some annoying things on the console(Bugs that need addressed), the game is solid and plays very well and has been a great experience. I do not miss the ad-dons and really have been enjoying the no add-on experience. It really does give you some freedom that I believe is capped on the UI dominated numbers game that is the PC.

tplink3r1

PinoZino wrote: »

* Console, that's plug and play. With the PC version you have to do your research and 'trial and error' to fine tune the game to your specific machine. It can take hours. It's what you like of course.

LOL
I don't think i ever spent more than 5 minutes to "tune" the game to my machine. I just install, set all to max, and enjoy the game.

Strider_Roshin

Played on both, and I by far prefer console. In my opinion it runs smoother, I hate being obligated to use add-ons, and I prefer the controller over the keyboard. Not to mention voice chat is a ton better than text chat in my opinion.

If you can do both I say try both because in the in end what's "better" is down to personal preference.

Strider_Roshin

a.skelton92 wrote: »

MMORPG's are ALWAYS better on a PC. Plus, 90% of the console community are kids. 90% of kids are whiney little ***.

Okay this is completely incorrect, and I didn't want to go here but this comment merits it. When it comes to the community, The console community is way more mature, this isn't even debatable. I think I know the reason why though.

It's because on PC you communicate via text, and just like what you see on the forums, when someone is hiding behind a keyboard they tend to get a bit rude. Now I'm not saying this kind of behavior is absent from the console version but it is certainly less frequent.

film

GuyNamedSean wrote: »

I've only played it on console, but PC has addons and a larger community.

Does PC have a larger community currently than console?

Kammakazi

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Strider_Roshin

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Lol okay buddy, there's plenty of casuals on both, and your hardcore PC players are too dependant on your add-ons to be quite honest. I do like the combat text but that's coming to console anyways.

Rimmsa

I am a console player and I have to agree that ESO is way better on PC. I myself have never used add ons; I was never that hardcore into PC gaming, but would love to.

I feel like the console version is a little slimmed down compared to PC. When I first started playing ESO, that was my immediate reaction. I love the game, but it feels very minimal.

If I could afford it I would play PC, but can't. I would love to see an update for console, especially Xbox, that incorporates add ons.

Seems like the PC community is more friendly and helpful. While the console community, ESPECIALLY Xbox, is filled with greedy and rude players.

Just my 2cents.

Kammakazi

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Lol okay buddy, there's plenty of casuals on both, and your hardcore PC players are too dependant on your add-ons to be quite honest. I do like the combat text but that's coming to console anyways.

I'm on console...

Rampeal

film wrote: »

GuyNamedSean wrote: »

I've only played it on console, but PC has addons and a larger community.

Does PC have a larger community currently than console?

Nope. ESO was dying on PC. Console is what kept this game going. Console has a WAY larger community. In fact I do not know one MMO that is on Console and PC where PC is the dominate player base.

Kammakazi

Rampeal wrote: »

film wrote: »

GuyNamedSean wrote: »

I've only played it on console, but PC has addons and a larger community.

Does PC have a larger community currently than console?

Nope. ESO was dying on PC. Console is what kept this game going. Console has a WAY larger community. In fact I do not know one MMO that is on Console and PC where PC is the dominate player base.

Warfame Kappa

Rampeal

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Would not call it "Competitive". On PC whoever has the better rig usually wins. At least on console everyone is on even grounds.

Cadbury

Kammakazi wrote: »

Rampeal wrote: »

film wrote: »

GuyNamedSean wrote: »

I've only played it on console, but PC has addons and a larger community.

Does PC have a larger community currently than console?

Nope. ESO was dying on PC. Console is what kept this game going. Console has a WAY larger community. In fact I do not know one MMO that is on Console and PC where PC is the dominate player base.

Warfame Kappa

Also FFXIV

Rampeal

One thing I do not get is how people can say "Can not live/function without add ons". I must be one of the few old school gamers them because I have a seething hatred for add ons. I mean do we really need add ons to alert us when standing in fire or when a boss is going to do a huge attack? Last I checked this was common sense. Then you have add ons that tell you what is the best damage in the group or who is pulling more healing than another player or when you should or should not cast your spells. Can you really call it a game when you have some many add ons running that it is playing 50% of the game for you? For myself I enjoy the zero forgiveness games that throw you in the mix and let you figure the stuff out for yourself.

I don't know guess its just me. I grew up when games did not have add ons and you got by with your wit and will.

tordr86b16_ESO

PC cause addons. Cause, text chat.

dday3six

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Lol okay buddy, there's plenty of casuals on both, and your hardcore PC players are too dependant on your add-ons to be quite honest. I do like the combat text but that's coming to console anyways.

Combat addons don't play for you, that's a common misconception. Most of the features would be standard and default in any other MMORPG. The pop ups for 'Potion Ready', 'Ultimate Ready', and 'Execute Now' would be the typically type of addons, along with parsers. However even those are starting to surface as default features. Everything else such as effect timers, damage numbers, enemy health %, visible resource numbers are not hidden from players in most other games.

The truth is not that PC players are dependant on addons, but rather ZOS left half the info invisible while having the functions of multiple effects to manage, bosses with DPS check mechanics, and skills that react to health values still in game.

Strider_Roshin

dday3six wrote: »

Asherons_Call wrote: »

navyspeed wrote: »

*PC players have a severe superiority complex.
*Console players are smarter and have longer arms.

Real summary. If you enjoy playing games on the consoles then you won't be disappointed with it. If you enjoy playing on PC you will likely enjoy the game on PC. Either way you won't be disappointed with the game; it plays well on consoles as well as the PC. I prefer my console because that is what I am accustomed to and I don't like to play games on PC.

It does not play as well on console as it does on PC. I've played both

I think some people forget too that addon add features that would be a part most of MMORPGS by default. Damage Numbers, Effects Trackers, Enemy HP % visible, etc. The game has DPS checks in boss mechanics, phase changes based on health left, multiple effects to manage, and execute that interact with remaining health, and so on. It has one half and not the other.

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Lol okay buddy, there's plenty of casuals on both, and your hardcore PC players are too dependant on your add-ons to be quite honest. I do like the combat text but that's coming to console anyways.

Combat addons don't play for you, that's a common misconception. Most of the features would be standard and default in any other MMORPG. The pop ups for 'Potion Ready', 'Ultimate Ready', and 'Execute Now' would be the typically type of addons, along with parsers. However even those are starting to surface as default features. Everything else such as effect timers, damage numbers, enemy health %, visible resource numbers are not hidden from players in most other games.

The truth is not that PC players are dependant on addons, but rather ZOS left half the info invisible while having the functions of multiple effects to manage, bosses with DPS check mechanics, and skills that react to health values still in game.

I have literally heard a PC player say he doesn't know if the boss is in execute range because he didn't have his add-on on. That's pretty dependant to me

danno8

Rampeal wrote: »

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Would not call it "Competitive". On PC whoever has the better rig usually wins. At least on console everyone is on even grounds.

Really?

I've never heard that one before. Now whenever I lose I can just blame my rig.

Rampeal

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

dday3six wrote: »

Asherons_Call wrote: »

navyspeed wrote: »

*PC players have a severe superiority complex.
*Console players are smarter and have longer arms.

Real summary. If you enjoy playing games on the consoles then you won't be disappointed with it. If you enjoy playing on PC you will likely enjoy the game on PC. Either way you won't be disappointed with the game; it plays well on consoles as well as the PC. I prefer my console because that is what I am accustomed to and I don't like to play games on PC.

It does not play as well on console as it does on PC. I've played both

I think some people forget too that addon add features that would be a part most of MMORPGS by default. Damage Numbers, Effects Trackers, Enemy HP % visible, etc. The game has DPS checks in boss mechanics, phase changes based on health left, multiple effects to manage, and execute that interact with remaining health, and so on. It has one half and not the other.

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Kammakazi wrote: »

PC.

Please don't bother with Console.

If you're just a casual player, Console is fine, but if you're going to be competitive in the end, want the best gear, min/max, all that crap — pick PC.

Lol okay buddy, there's plenty of casuals on both, and your hardcore PC players are too dependant on your add-ons to be quite honest. I do like the combat text but that's coming to console anyways.

Combat addons don't play for you, that's a common misconception. Most of the features would be standard and default in any other MMORPG. The pop ups for 'Potion Ready', 'Ultimate Ready', and 'Execute Now' would be the typically type of addons, along with parsers. However even those are starting to surface as default features. Everything else such as effect timers, damage numbers, enemy health %, visible resource numbers are not hidden from players in most other games.

The truth is not that PC players are dependant on addons, but rather ZOS left half the info invisible while having the functions of multiple effects to manage, bosses with DPS check mechanics, and skills that react to health values still in game.

I have literally heard a PC player say he doesn't know if the boss is in execute range because he didn't have his add-on on. That's pretty dependant to me

I remember back in WoW Guild calling off raids for a week after the patch because they wanted the add ons to update to the current patch. And when they did try to do the raid they failed horribly. It was like
"Doh I am on fire and there is a giant ring of fire around me what should I do? ME: Move out of the ring of fire" Player: But my add on though. It not working now cant do this /leave party."