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I Had a Realization About ESO

  • sarbonn
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    I agree. I've been doing new characters a lot lately and keep forgetting there's a lot of fun in some of the younger missions. An example is practically every interaction with Razum Dar, the spymaster. I realized I was forwarding through his dialogue without paying attention and then slowed down. I forgot how funny some of his conversations actually are.

    So I've started slowing down again just to listen to what people say to me. Sometimes, it's like watching a well known movie for a third time and then realizing some of the dialogue was saying something a bit different from what you previously remembered, mainly because you skipped over it quickly the first few times before.
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  • Rawreak Rovyre
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    I totally forget this is an MMO sometimes with people doing things at a level other than "it's just a *** game" while I'm out there picking Corn Flower and Hickory.

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    @Ch4mpTW Seems like you have arrived at the exact same place I arrived at after taking a very long break during WoW's Cataclysm. I actually became a completely different gamer, and the weird thing is I started making more friends in game and really enjoying myself more. One of the big kicks I get out of ESO is all these well written quest, many of them interconnected and just chilling away from any treadmills. It also makes when I do the occasional Dungeon or trail more fun because it's not my reason for being, it's just a fun side romp with my friends.

    It's not a bad thing Brotine.
    Edited by Balamoor on June 8, 2017 2:04PM
  • Wrecking_Blow_Spam
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    And at the end of the day, isn't the ENTIRE point of a video game entertainment and relaxation...? Seems I was playing ESO entirely wrong up until recently. And I have no shame in admitting that.

    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    And at the end of the day, isn't the ENTIRE point of a video game entertainment and relaxation...? Seems I was playing ESO entirely wrong up until recently. And I have no shame in admitting that.

    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Elaborate a bit more please.
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    Wow, first thread I can agree with u lol, u r right in all points, although I love a mix personally.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    And at the end of the day, isn't the ENTIRE point of a video game entertainment and relaxation...? Seems I was playing ESO entirely wrong up until recently. And I have no shame in admitting that.

    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Well at that point they aren't really playing a game, they're more investing or obsessing over it

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    Edited by Voxicity on June 8, 2017 3:16PM
  • Tan9oSuccka
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    I do have to say that with Morrowind I genuinely enjoy running around Vvardenfell, entering all the houses and buildings, looking around, etc.

    Agreed. I love questing and seeing old friends (and morons) Narsis.

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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Great post. I agree with this.
    Yep. Quests can be a nice break from grinding. I just wish the content was more challenging.

    Same here as well.
    Edited by FearlessOne_2014 on June 8, 2017 3:55PM
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    And at the end of the day, isn't the ENTIRE point of a video game entertainment and relaxation...? Seems I was playing ESO entirely wrong up until recently. And I have no shame in admitting that.

    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Wait there is competitive PvP in ESO? Please let me know? At the moment all I see is players gear doing to competition in PvP. I guess if you are going to say the competitive factor, is how lucky or how long someone has grinded for their gear. That does all of their killing then yeah, sure.... That's some competition right there!
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    And at the end of the day, isn't the ENTIRE point of a video game entertainment and relaxation...? Seems I was playing ESO entirely wrong up until recently. And I have no shame in admitting that.

    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Wait there is competitive PvP in ESO? Please let me know? At the moment all I see is players gear doing to competition in PvP. I guess if you are going to say the competitive factor, is how lucky or how long someone has grinded for their gear. That does all of their killing then yeah, sure.... That's some competition right there!

    Agreed. I get my competitive side of my personality some freedom when I login to Overwatch or Project Cars or Drive Club. Games that are truly competitive. PvP in ESO isn't really that competitive when you examine it thoroughly. It's just a matter of who can cheese who the fastest and most efficiently. There's very little skill involved. Sure it takes skill to know how to animation cancel, and or abuse certain mechanics. But outside of things like that, the PvP aspect of ESO lost the vast majority of what made it competitive. Throw in the fact that players buy and trade emperorship, and have gotten a lot of rank exploiting during the double AP event... And what do you really have left to strive for?
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    I got a notification that I was mentioned in this monstrosity, yet I can't seem to find it. Strange.
  • ProfesseurFreder
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    Kudos to the OP for this, and THANK YOU. Lots of us play this way and love the game for these reasons, but on the forums our voices are drowned out by rants and complaints the sound of whining (vs. constructive criticism, which no one wants to stand in the way of).
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    After not questing about anything ever since Wrothgarr, i had no idea i could actually enjoy it as much as i'm doing right now. It only needs the correct mind set getting into it.

    I'll now most certainly track back all the quest i'm missing and finish those too.

    Also, nice post @Ch4mpTW, you used to be quite a bitter user, a break sure did great things for you.
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    I do have a pretty well ordered daily routine and activities planned according to priority a few weeks in advance but I do the quests at some point, listen to dialogue, enjoy the scenery etc. I've had access to Morrowind for 3 weeks but haven't actually played it at all because I have more important activities taking precedence: learning my PvE stamNB build and completing the dungeon pledge cycle, and training my magTemplar PvP skills, learning the PvP build and possibly PvE DD build (I've only played her as healer in group content). The first week after the update was basically retraining morphs, farming some overland gear and getting used to the resource changes. The 2nd one included new character creation as well as dungeon running. The 3rd is more dungeon running and the beginning of PvP training cycle on the Templar. The 4th will continue the latter. Morrowind is planned in late July the earliest.
    Edited by Asardes on June 8, 2017 4:39PM
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    I just wish I could enjoy questing without artificially limiting my power level. Everything in solo questing dies in one hit and it makes it so utterly boring, but also it doesn't sit right with me that I should have to remove all my CP and play with crap gear in order to make things die in two hits instead of one. I would love questing if there was an option for HARDCORE mode or something where you did get +10% xp/gold but solo PVE content was as difficult as Cadwell's Silver/Gold was when the PC game was first released.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    . PvP in ESO isn't really that competitive when you examine it thoroughly. It's just a matter of who can cheese who the fastest and most efficiently. There's very little skill involved. Sure it takes skill to know how to animation cancel, and or abuse certain mechanics.

    That's all MMORPGs in a nutshell. I call it the tipping point. Once you've learned the, erm, mechanics and can begin theorycrafting, it's auto-pilot from that point on. I guarantee you can look back on your gaming experience (whether it's this game or a previous game) and recognize when that took place and that's when your habits changed. You've hit a different point in your gaming experience. I call it the reconciliation point. Casual (and clueless) before, hardcore during, casual (and knowledgeable) after. The three stages of gaming.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »

    Case and point pet builds. I've been running pet builds since I've been playing ESO years ago. I never rode the meta train for pets, because I've not got off the original pet train. I been a huge fan of @Thelon and his works. Always gave the man his props too. People out here literally bandwagoned pet builds, because they heard from this and that streamer or trial raider how it's the meta. And they flocked to it like birds. Bringing up posts how this and that person got this amount of DPS, and how it's so good this and that — but where were those people when Necropotence wasn't scaled to CP160? Oh right, they were the Sorcs with DW and Destro. And even then the vast majority of people don't even know the history behind running DW on a Mag build, and just did it due to what they had been parroted. Now that PetSorcsl wings get clipped, people wanna act funny and act like pet builds are dead and are no longer viable. Lol. If you're a true PetSorc, to hell with the extras. You'll use a pet build, whether you feel it's meta or not. Simply because it's your preference. People been out and about solo'ing content with PetSorcs, before this and that guy bragged about how they solo'd this and that in the Imperial City DLC. @Thelon was solo'ing VAA before people left PvP. Lol.

    I can't agree with this more. I've been running a magsorc since I started playing Summer 2015, and for the first year and a half of my gameplay, magsorc was just kind of there. When I started doing vet trials, I was the ONLY magsorc in my raid for months. StamDK meta became a thing and suddenly we had 5+ stamdks in raid, but I stuck on my magsorc. Then seemingly overnight, pet sorc became like super meta and EVERYONE rerolled a magsorc and now I'm playing "easy mode"... It's like, dude *** off with your meta hopping ***. All I can say is that I'm happy that petsorc isn't super OP any more and people are starting to diversify again in trials.
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    Kudos to the OP for this, and THANK YOU. Lots of us play this way and love the game for these reasons, but on the forums our voices are drowned out by rants and complaints the sound of whining (vs. constructive criticism, which no one wants to stand in the way of).

    You're welcome, bruh. I'm happy I could connect with you all that felt like this, and in a sense harmonize how you all feel with everyone. :)
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    After not questing about anything ever since Wrothgarr, i had no idea i could actually enjoy it as much as i'm doing right now. It only needs the correct mind set getting into it.

    I'll now most certainly track back all the quest i'm missing and finish those too.

    Also, nice post @Ch4mpTW, you used to be quite a bitter user, a break sure did great things for you.

    Thank you. I needed that break badly, and highly recommend taking a prolonged break to anyone who begins tilting towards bitterness and toxicity. Not a half break either, but an actual break. As in uninstalling the game and not visiting anything ESO oriented break. And when you return, just chill tf out and do you. Don't worry about anything, and strictly play for fun. ESO's entertainment value will skyrocket. It definitely did for me. I catch myself laughing at even the most silly and corny jokes now in the NPC dialogues. Not phony laughs either, but hardy laughs. That belly tightening laughter. :D

    I just enjoy the game now you can say. And I truly pay negative people and negativity overall no mind. I truly couldn't care less what a doom and gloomer has to say. I don't even surround myself with folks that remotely give off those sketchy or bad vibes in the slightest. As soon as I notice someone annoying me, on ignore or block they go without a second thought of hesitation. Lol.
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  • Dantaria
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Elaborate a bit more please.
    Voxicity wrote: »
    Well at that point they aren't really playing a game, they're more investing or obsessing over it

    play
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    engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

    Oh, come on, guys :) Ever heard of Dark Souls? Definitely not relaxing activity :D Neither are horror games like Outcry, etc.

    Games are not about relaxation. They are about entertainment and when it comes to entertainment - different strokes for different folks :) Some like to sweat. Some like to be scared s**tless.

    And some like to win. Pure and simple :) Some people play Hearthstone for fun - just to make stupid decks and giggle all the while. Some play to be Top-1 Legend EU. Neither are wrong as long as everything is safe, sane and consensual, if you know what I mean :D And both are still playing the game. Just differently.

    For as long as leaderboards exist (or the Emperor title, for that matter) there will be people who will play specifically to be #1 on said leaderboard. All cool, if there is a good sportsmanship and it genuinely is an exciting race for everyone involved and not a chore.
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    I do end game veteran content but all my friends know that what I enjoy the most is questing.

    I bought TESO because I loved playing Oblivion and Skyrim and I thought exploring Tamriel would be amazing. When I first bought the game I did not join any guild, I literally just quested around and until I was cp160 I did not even attempt a normal dungeon. I wanted to explore the whole world and make sure I understood my class.

    After I decided to join a guild obviously the game has become way more fun and I have been able to beat pretty much all content (stupid vMA and vet trials still on the way!) and even though I also care about having a good build and high DPS, questing in Morrowind has reminded me what I loved about this game.
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    Dantaria wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    I get your point but I'd have to disagree with this.
    Many play games not just to relax but for the competitive nature (mainly Pvp I'm talking here), being the best at the certain thing in game etc.

    Relaxation is the opposite of the competitive gaming, I guess in a way you could compare the competitive gamers to that of thrill seekers in the real world, with the non competitive gamers like the average joe (non thrill seeker).

    Elaborate a bit more please.
    Voxicity wrote: »
    Well at that point they aren't really playing a game, they're more investing or obsessing over it

    play
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    1.
    engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

    Oh, come on, guys :) Ever heard of Dark Souls? Definitely not relaxing activity :D Neither are horror games like Outcry, etc.

    Games are not about relaxation. They are about entertainment and when it comes to entertainment - different strokes for different folks :) Some like to sweat. Some like to be scared s**tless.

    And some like to win. Pure and simple :) Some people play Hearthstone for fun - just to make stupid decks and giggle all the while. Some play to be Top-1 Legend EU. Neither are wrong as long as everything is safe, sane and consensual, if you know what I mean :D And both are still playing the game. Just differently.

    For as long as leaderboards exist (or the Emperor title, for that matter) there will be people who will play specifically to be #1 on said leaderboard. All cool, if there is a good sportsmanship and it genuinely is an exciting race for everyone involved and not a chore.

    I know what you mean, as I'm a massive fan of the Souls franchise and Mega Man franchise. So I completely understand. :) I guess you can say that I've grown jaded when it comes to end-game content, and the hype trains about min-maxing builds. As I said previously, none of it impresses me anymore. So suppose there is no guessing, as I am jaded in regards to trials and all that jazz. And that's fine.

    And no, I'm not knocking anyone who is riding that hype train about trials and leaderboards. More power to the folks who are after all that, and may they find all the things they seek.

    But, I'm personally beyond all that. I get my motivation from watching others genuinely enjoying themselves, and being immersed in exploring and questing. The quests are what call to me now. The voice acting and scenery of the world is what attracts me to ESO now. Yeah, so and so banged out a rotation like lightning and got such and such DPS? Yeah? That's cute. They passed dude's qualifications for being apart of this and that guild's trial team? Cool beans. I'll get the clear of the new trial when I get around to it, and on my own time. And when I do it, it won't because I had to prove that I "deserve" to be brought in to take on the content. In the mean time...? Just leave me to my island, and my own devices. I'll do great, I promise. And best believe I won't be slacking on my DPS either, just because I don't post-up with this and that "A-Team" or "Progression Team". I won't be caught slacking and struggling, because I'm not following this and that meta builds tick for tack. And if I do struggle somehow, that's fine. I have my ways of getting over hurdles with little to no effort required. ;)
    Edited by Ch4mpTW on June 8, 2017 5:58PM
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    Yeah after I stopped raiding and gear chasing I am having so much more fun :)
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    I know what you mean, as I'm a massive fan of the Souls franchise and Mega Man franchise. So I completely understand. :) I guess you can say that I've grown jaded when it comes to end-game content, and the hype trains about min-maxing builds. As I said previously, none of it impresses me anymore. So suppose there is no guessing, as I am jaded in regards to trials and all that jazz. And that's fine.
    Yeah, I honestly understand :)

    Was always easier for me, because I never wanted to be a first, I just wanted a clear :) So I never cared and never had a reason to burn out... But I do understand how one can and it's good that you're enjoying yourself :)

    There is time for everything. Time to work on your DPS. Time to farm skins. Time to pass vMA. And a time to just sit back, say "Screw it" and go pick some flowers with friendly casual-guild Discord chatter on background :)
    English isn't my native, apologies for any mistakes.
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    Dantaria wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    I know what you mean, as I'm a massive fan of the Souls franchise and Mega Man franchise. So I completely understand. :) I guess you can say that I've grown jaded when it comes to end-game content, and the hype trains about min-maxing builds. As I said previously, none of it impresses me anymore. So suppose there is no guessing, as I am jaded in regards to trials and all that jazz. And that's fine.
    Yeah, I honestly understand :)

    Was always easier for me, because I never wanted to be a first, I just wanted a clear :) So I never cared and never had a reason to burn out... But I do understand how one can and it's good that you're enjoying yourself :)

    There is time for everything. Time to work on your DPS. Time to farm skins. Time to pass vMA. And a time to just sit back, say "Screw it" and go pick some flowers with friendly casual-guild Discord chatter on background :)

    Agreed and very well said. :)
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    The stories and lore are amazing. I wish I enjoyed quests, but text and voice are out if sync as I read far faster then they talk.

    In hindsight, I wish to take it slow one day.. my only regret us making a guild at level 10.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Well, well. First time I agree with this milk-drinking thread-spammer.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    Give it a week and he'll have another breakdown thread about how bad the community is and tell us all he's quoting again
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    As much as I am obsessed with optimizing my build, and having this and that best-in-slot piece of gear — I genuinely missed questing. And I'm incredibly pleased with the quality of quests, and amount of quests given with Morrowind.

    I'm starting to realize that not everything is about who has the highest DPS time, and trying to impress this and that GM or guild. In fact, you don't even need a guild to enjoy ESO. Sure guilds can be a QOL improvement, but it can also drag you down and or stress you out.

    It's about really just playing the game for fun. Something that I had forgotten to do in ESO. Who cares if you're a "casual", or someone who wants to take it easy? And why belittle those with that preference? Just worry about yourself, and do you. And you will be at a much better place emotionally and mentally.

    Who are you and what did you do with Ch4mp? LOl. Yes, the questing is pretty good.

    Give it a week and he'll have another breakdown thread about how bad the community is and tell us all he's quoting again

    I doubt that very seriously, but for the record — what/whom will I be quoting? :p
    Edited by Ch4mpTW on June 8, 2017 8:28PM
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