Couple questions from a new player

OpOmen

Hello just recently got into ESO.
I'm level 10 so far and am very bored. I've just been running from quest marker to quest marker.

1. When does the fun stuff start? I know I can do dungeons and PvP now but I feel like I'd get wrecked at level 10.

2. Am I missing out if I don't do my alliance's questline? I've lost interest in it. I'm thinking about just getting all the skyshards and never visiting some areas again.

3. What kind of stuff do you recommend a new player do?

ESO looked very fun before I bought it and I'm disappointed in it, at least for right now. Hopefully it'll change

Joshfight00

PvP.. it takes a while to master. I recommend joining a campaign for under level 50, it will be more fun for you. Type LFG into chat. Once you have entered Cyrodiil.

Dungeons, start them as soon as you can via activity finder, but be wary, the other players might not be very good either.

In any case I recommend joining a guild aligned with your goals, and they can help you lots.

What platform and server are you on?

I am XB1 NA server.

SydneyGrey

I just did a lot of questing when I first started ESO. That was fun for me. Other people think PvP is more fun. It just depends on your tastes. PvP might be a bit difficult on a horse that goes super slowly because you're a new player, though. If you start PvP, you get two skillpoints for going through basic training in Cyrodiil, plus you get a skill that can allow your horse to run faster. Really, I recommend going through basic Alliance War training even if you never plan to PvP, just for those skill points and the skill.

zaria

For pvp you can do it from level 10 however you should be aware of your limitations, stay in group, hang back help with siege or support, only do some sniping or AoE,
And get some crafted gear for PvP.

Dungeons: don't do random normals if you have dlc or eso+, you have an high chance of the dlc ones who is not for low level players. Start at top and work you way down. Without dlc or eso+ random works well.

The alliance questline give some skillpoints

dpencil1

Definitely try to get into a few player guilds. It's an mmo. The experience is often more rewarding with others. Some may be happy to quest with you or do PvP/dungeons with you. Do you get bored playing 1 player rpgs? Cause that's basically running from quest to quest too. Maybe take your time to really appreciate the unfolding story.

Rahotu

by bored do you mean the way the game plays out for you is boring? or are you struggling to move ahead because the game is a bit new and difficult? if the former then it won't change one iota by levelling,the game is the game,if the latter take all the advice you get here

newtinmpls

OpOmen wrote: »

Hello just recently got into ESO.
I'm level 10 so far and am very bored. I've just been running from quest marker to quest marker.

If that is boring, this may not be the game for you.

OpOmen wrote: »

1. When does the fun stuff start? I know I can do dungeons and PvP now but I feel like I'd get wrecked at level 10.

The short answer to "when does the fun stuff start" is "whenever you start having fun with the stuff"

no matter how good you are, you will always "get wrecked" by someone. If you have to "win" to have fun...well that could be the problem

OpOmen wrote: »

3. Am I missing out if I don't do my alliance's questline? I've lost interest in it. I'm thinking about just getting all the skyshards and never visiting some areas again.

Yes you are missing out; the main questline (and one from each alliance can be done; so there are three, not just one) is a good source of skill points, lore and info. Again, if you aren't interested, then don't do it, and just accept that you miss those skill points.

OpOmen wrote: »

4. What kind of stuff do you recommend a new player do?

Explore.
Fish.
Ask random people for duels - ask friends if they will duel "slowly" so you can practice for PvP.
"Listen" in chat and join in to whatever's going on (trial, daily, whatever)
Tag along with a dolmen or world boss group
Do the dailies in your zone (if I'm pressed for time I do the Gold Coast ones; they are pretty fast)
Steal - run - get caught - pay my bounty - steal some more - find a thieves outpost - launder cool stuff - sell the rest
Do an undaunted daily, Skype-ing with friends and gossip while killin' bad guys
Wander around in craglorn and try to find nirn-anything; pray to RNGjezuz for blessings; have to listen to a friend of mine who has ungodly luck (blessed by Akatosh, I'm telling you)
Look for mage guide books
Wander around in IC, do the "rescue refugees" daily (it's my favorite one)
Follow a treasure map
Wander around to random guild traders and "window shop"
re-name my mounts and non-combat pets
do housing stuff (mostly the stuff I can get for free/cheap/found)
Tinker with the dye jobs on armor/costumes
compliment random people
Answer a question in chat or Ask a question in chat
Send someone a fish (aka "small chance/ticket in the Perfect Roe lottery")

Rahotu

newtinmpls wrote: »

OpOmen wrote: »

Hello just recently got into ESO.
I'm level 10 so far and am very bored. I've just been running from quest marker to quest marker.

If that is boring, this may not be the game for you.

OpOmen wrote: »

1. When does the fun stuff start? I know I can do dungeons and PvP now but I feel like I'd get wrecked at level 10.

The short answer to "when does the fun stuff start" is "whenever you start having fun with the stuff"

no matter how good you are, you will always "get wrecked" by someone. If you have to "win" to have fun...well that could be the problem

OpOmen wrote: »

3. Am I missing out if I don't do my alliance's questline? I've lost interest in it. I'm thinking about just getting all the skyshards and never visiting some areas again.

Yes you are missing out; the main questline (and one from each alliance can be done; so there are three, not just one) is a good source of skill points, lore and info. Again, if you aren't interested, then don't do it, and just accept that you miss those skill points.

OpOmen wrote: »

4. What kind of stuff do you recommend a new player do?

Explore.
Fish.
Ask random people for duels - ask friends if they will duel "slowly" so you can practice for PvP.
"Listen" in chat and join in to whatever's going on (trial, daily, whatever)
Tag along with a dolmen or world boss group
Do the dailies in your zone (if I'm pressed for time I do the Gold Coast ones; they are pretty fast)
Steal - run - get caught - pay my bounty - steal some more - find a thieves outpost - launder cool stuff - sell the rest
Do an undaunted daily, Skype-ing with friends and gossip while killin' bad guys
Wander around in craglorn and try to find nirn-anything; pray to RNGjezuz for blessings; have to listen to a friend of mine who has ungodly luck (blessed by Akatosh, I'm telling you)
Look for mage guide books
Wander around in IC, do the "rescue refugees" daily (it's my favorite one)
Follow a treasure map
Wander around to random guild traders and "window shop"
re-name my mounts and non-combat pets
do housing stuff (mostly the stuff I can get for free/cheap/found)
Tinker with the dye jobs on armor/costumes
compliment random people
Answer a question in chat or Ask a question in chat
Send someone a fish (aka "small chance/ticket in the Perfect Roe lottery")

good grief,i just read that list and now I'M bored

newtinmpls

Rahotu wrote: »

good grief,i just read that list and now I'M bored

Still waiting for your suggestions!