Mods/Addons for console

Dalori

I switched from PC to Ps4, so was able to experience eso with and without Addons. There are a few Addons I really miss: skyshards, lorebooks, and master merchant. The great thing about these 3 Addons is that they save time. I've explored all the zones on multiple characters, and I just want to know where the skyshards and lorebooks are, rather than using the internet or running around trying to find them. The guild stores are really clunky without a decent add-on. They need a better filter system and a master merchant would save oodles of time pricing items. So... please get Addons rolling for eso like what was done for Skyrim and Fallout4, or make these options under settings for those of us who would like them. I feel these small fixes would vastly improve my eso experience, allowing me to spend less time with time consuming tasks, and more time enjoying the game.

Zbigb4life

ZOS developer: oh yeah I like this idea, let us charge 5000 crowns for every add-on...

AzraelKrieg

This god damn topic again.

It's not going to happen. It's not something that ZOS can do. It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

BNOC

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

This god damn topic again.

It's not going to happen. It's not something that ZOS can do. It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

It's absolutely something Zos can do without the authorisation of anyone.

It wouldn't really be addons if it came to console, it would just be part of the game.
Literally, a search box in traders that you can type in to and new icons on your map to show locations etc, that's how simple it is.

We're not asking for a tool where console players can write and share addons, just base game functionality.

bottleofsyrup

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

This god damn topic again.

It's not going to happen. It's not something that ZOS can do. It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

QFT

AzraelKrieg

BNOC wrote: »

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AzraelKrieg wrote: »

This god damn topic again.

It's not going to happen. It's not something that ZOS can do. It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

It's absolutely something Zos can do without the authorisation of anyone.

It wouldn't really be addons if it came to console, it would just be part of the game.
Literally, a search box in traders that you can type in to and new icons on your map to show locations etc, that's how simple it is.

We're not asking for a tool where console players can write and share addons, just base game functionality.

It isn't as Bethesda as proven with mods for FO4 and Skyrim on PS4 and XB1. Sony nearly caused the entire thing to not happen because they didn't want on the platform unless they went through the PSN store.

BNOC

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

It isn't as Bethesda as proven with mods for FO4 and Skyrim on PS4 and XB1. Sony nearly caused the entire thing to not happen because they didn't want on the platform unless they went through the PSN store.

We're not talking about mods, we're talking about base game functionality - I am at least. Sony or Microsoft are not going to say no (if they even have to) about Zeni adding a search box in to traders or some new icons on the map.

E.g. They added combat text which was exclusively provided by SCT or whatever addon you use on PC -Which made a massive difference to console players. So I don't see why they couldn't make the simple tweaks above. I don't think the OP is talking about actual downloadable addons.

LadyDestiny

BNOC wrote: »

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AzraelKrieg wrote: »

This god damn topic again.

It's not going to happen. It's not something that ZOS can do. It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

It's absolutely something Zos can do without the authorisation of anyone.

It wouldn't really be addons if it came to console, it would just be part of the game.
Literally, a search box in traders that you can type in to and new icons on your map to show locations etc, that's how simple it is.

We're not asking for a tool where console players can write and share addons, just base game functionality.

This^^^^A lot of things should have been in the game from the start. GT needs more functionality for sure. Better search for individual items and be able to see most recent postings. Pc has such a huge advantage over console. I know, I used to play pc. Skyshards and lorebooks need icons on map once discovered. I would say treasure chests, but only the looted treasure chest maps. Random spawns would be farmed on the spot if they showed up. A minimap would have been nice like most mmo's. Also icons in cyrodiil. So dumb that dungeons and ruins, skyshards etc. that are discovered do not show up on the map. Player marks on compass. Hate you can only see crown but no one else in your group.

Bombashaman

AzraelKrieg wrote: »

It needs to be authorised by Sony and Microsoft, they won't do it.

This.

Slick_007

and then when they build it into the console versions, they also have to build in the pc versions.
personally i do not think they should be providing you a walkthru with a map to all the skyshards and other things. they already give you hints - thats part of the fun. how boring would it be for a game dev to tell you exactly where it everything in the game is? exploration? no need. iv got a map from the game devs. 3/4 of the content now gets skipped permanently because its not a skyshard or armour location.

Dalori

Skyshards/Lorebooks - All of the PC players I know, except one, use the skyshards and lorebooks addons. That alone shows that integrating what they provide into the base game makes sense. Why not have the option to turn the icons on or off. For me, having skyshard icons makes me explore more, not less - and it's way less frustrating. In the meantime, I'm using fextralife.com on my tablet for all skyshard locations. Not optimal, but better than trying to figure out cryptic hints and wandering around hoping to find a skyshard.

Guild Store - I really don't understand why there isn't at least a keyword search in the guild stores. Scrolling through 50 items to find what you want, then trying to figure out if it's priced properly... so time consuming.

I've been playing since beta, and love this game. I do hope ZOS does consider either allowing addons for console, or integrating some of the more popular addons (like skyshards, lorebooks, and master merchant) into the base game. IMO, it would make a great game, better.

CapnPhoton

There are already enough things in the game that save time.

If I am missing a few skyshards, or other things, I just use a map online.