Two types of ESO players

Leogon

Group Three
Experienced players who enjoy helping new players whenever they get a chance.
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I'm part of this group.

Ghettokid wrote: »

Group Orc:
Orcs.

I have two orcs so I'm part of this group as well.

duendology

Leogon wrote: »

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Ghettokid wrote: »

Group Orc:
Orcs.

I have two orcs so I'm part of this group as well.

Only one [...so far, that is]. So in the group too. )

PrayingSeraph

duendology wrote: »

PrayingSeraph wrote: »

Except he expressed very specifically that they are not the only groups. Please read his entire post.

A She..
And it does seem people are selective when reading the OP... hmm..

Ah sorry, just said "he" instinctively

Cazzy

I'm a Cazzy.

gabormezo

I remember when I tuned to lvl 50 CP160 with my "firemage dk", bought a Julianos and something along with it from the store and expected for a miraculous 40K vet boss parse. That was the point when I realized how much should I learn an practice. It was a year ago but still doing it.

Ruckly

geonsocal wrote: »

Ruckly wrote: »

Group Section 8

Not actually a category but an existential. Out patient. Recently got a third star. Sums most everything up as ect. ect. Leaves a reply. Never saves draft. Doesn't farm but likes potatoes and butter. Sees balance as some political thing. Reaches across the aisle. Always wins at ESO. Likes the grooves one can get into that makes the game flow like cream...sliding down strawberries on a warm summer evening in Coldharbor. ect.

very well said

Embellished a bit at the end with world cup goal commentary.

Kram8ion

Nerf group

DieAlteHexe

zyk wrote: »

I see the division differently. I'm speaking generally, but I think it's more of a divide between the pioneers that supported the growth of online computer gaming and a mainstream audience that is now discovering it.

The pioneers used to be the target audience but they've been supplanted by a larger, more general audience. As a result, games are becoming lighter and easier to digest. Learning the rules is optional and there are rewards for everything, no matter how rudimentary. I facepalmed at the start of 2.3 after I was given an achievement and a reward for merely traveling to Abah's Landing via Wayshrine...

We saw the same thing happen to single player games. Most aren't really games anymore, but rather interactive media.

Some of the "pioneers" have also gotten to the point where they no longer want "hardcore" and are content, even prefer, a more relaxed gaming experience. (waves hands about) We've gotten older, more RL stuff going on etc. Some of us have even reached the "Golden Years" and just aren't as likely to want to be challenged as much as say UO or EQ (original).

Yeah, some games have gone a bit far (in my opinion of course) with respect the "easing" things but they are a business and they will do what they think needs must to bring in the most cash which is the point of the exercise.

Your last sentence is a pretty good summation with some rare exceptions. It sells. Welcome to the New World of gaming. I think ESO is a pretty good mix though which is, of course, why I'm here and not elsewhere.

VonNelson

morrowjen wrote: »

Group 3

Those who've never played an MMO and come from single-player games. Because, ESO has "Elder Scrolls" in the title a ton of players came from this perspective. They often don't understand even the most basic concepts (e.g. what is a tank? what is dps?). However, most are wiling to learn. They start out as lore hounds but stay if they hook up with friends and guilds willing to show them the ropes. They also add a ton to guild chat and are great at explaining why x needs to happen.

Yeah those first 2 groups are totally true. Many more besides that. I’m glad we got grp 3 though! That’s my group!!

Fang_of_Lorkhaj

GROUP 4

Looking for range dps. SORCS ONLY

Dojohoda

I have over one million thousand CP, but your description does not describe me.
Example.. I DO remember how hard the game is when a player is new. Certain places in the game trigger memories of dying over and over while on a quest.

When I was new, I did not think I would be a god at level 50. I logged on, did quests, and eventually started pvping. To be frank, I was oblivious to the intricate parts of the game for the first few months of playing.

I suppose I fall into your "other" group. I'd like to think a lot of us do, but unlike you, I've not been observing others unless I need to, such as my group members and how I can be an asset/compliment to the group. Otherwise I just see others playing the same game and I really think that is nice.

SirAndy

GROUP SOLO

wenchmore420b14_ESO

Dojohoda wrote: »

I have over one million CP, but your description does not describe me.
Example.. I DO remember how hard the game is when a player is new. Certain places in the game trigger memories of dying over and over while on a quest.

When I was new, I did not think I would be a god at level 50. I logged on, did quests, and eventually started pvping. To be frank, I was oblivious to the intricate parts of the game for the first few months of playing.

I suppose I fall into your "other" group. I'd like to think a lot of us do, but unlike you, I've not been observing others unless I need to, such as my group members and how I can be an asset/compliment to the group. Otherwise I just see others playing the same game and I really think that is nice.

Lmao!!!!^^^
Exaggerate much? Or just throw that "1 million CP" out there for fun???
FYI... Max CP available is 3600....

Dojohoda

wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »

Dojohoda wrote: »

I have over one million CP, but your description does not describe me.
Example.. I DO remember how hard the game is when a player is new. Certain places in the game trigger memories of dying over and over while on a quest.

When I was new, I did not think I would be a god at level 50. I logged on, did quests, and eventually started pvping. To be frank, I was oblivious to the intricate parts of the game for the first few months of playing.

I suppose I fall into your "other" group. I'd like to think a lot of us do, but unlike you, I've not been observing others unless I need to, such as my group members and how I can be an asset/compliment to the group. Otherwise I just see others playing the same game and I really think that is nice.

Lmao!!!!^^^
Exaggerate much? Or just throw that "1 million CP" out there for fun???
FYI... Max CP available is 3600....

The op mentioned one million CP, and I hadn't had coffee yet. I thought the number didn't sound right, but wasn't sure. Checking it, I've got over one thousand. Sorry about that.

SASQUATCH0

Group 12

People who eat/vape without muting their mic.

wenchmore420b14_ESO

Dojohoda wrote: »

wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »

Dojohoda wrote: »

I have over one million CP, but your description does not describe me.
Example.. I DO remember how hard the game is when a player is new. Certain places in the game trigger memories of dying over and over while on a quest.

When I was new, I did not think I would be a god at level 50. I logged on, did quests, and eventually started pvping. To be frank, I was oblivious to the intricate parts of the game for the first few months of playing.

I suppose I fall into your "other" group. I'd like to think a lot of us do, but unlike you, I've not been observing others unless I need to, such as my group members and how I can be an asset/compliment to the group. Otherwise I just see others playing the same game and I really think that is nice.

Lmao!!!!^^^
Exaggerate much? Or just throw that "1 million CP" out there for fun???
FYI... Max CP available is 3600....

The op mentioned one million CP, and I hadn't had coffee yet. I thought the number didn't sound right, but wasn't sure. Checking it, I've got over one thousand. Sorry about that.

Lol... I do that too!!! Not enough coffee before I get on forums...hehehe
Huzzah!!!

Spacemonkey

duendology wrote: »

Phage wrote: »

I think that this kind of generalization is dangerous and inconsistent with reality.

You can't lump everyone into a couple categories and expect that to be an accurate representation. It's not.

People can have wildly different reasons for acting or believing the way they do, even if the result looks similar from the outside.

Instead of trying to categorize people into generalized labels, maybe try inviting them to a discussion where they can express their true selves. Maybe then you'll see what I mean.

Hmm, I find it fascinating how people get so defensive when it comes so called categories, when they themselves need/and create categories in order to get some order in life all the time. Even here on the Forums...They categorize and judge all the time. but that's a different topic, I guess.

Anyway, No, I was not lumping everyone. Where did I give such impression? Again nowhere I even used the word "everyone". I merely observed two groups being specifically "visible" to me within this ESO community. Whether they like it to be categorised as such.. is a different story.
And of course people are different and play for different reasons enjoying different aspects of ESO.

T4T2FR34K wrote:

So, in summary you have observed that ESO has experienced and inexperienced players...awesome thanks.

Actually, right now I am observing that some people feel the obsessive-compulsive need to comment no matter what.. or they'll suffocate and die otherwise.

You're pretty much describing people in general.

@ezeepeezee
Heh, I do see your point.

And I love how some people get offended at being judged after they voice opinions on public forums. I mean.... its kind of the basis of communication. You put something forward, recipients judge, formulate own opinions and react accordingly. In turn you judge, formulate opinion and react again. And so, we have communication.

Why are you so 'defensive' of his 'defensive' comment?

Back on point; It also seemed to me as if you were lumping everyone(on these forums) into two groups. 'Seeing *only* two groups' implies you see no other and that as such most people you see fall into one of those two groups (in your eyes). Anyone who makes this assumption would be compelled to counter-argue that it is ridiculous and well... wrong, and we could go on a long rant here about prejudice and stereotypes and etc.... I have no difficulty in assuming you did not mean it that way. It is how you presented your original idea however.

All that being said, I don't fit in either also. And I could even add, I don't know any players that fit in one of those two, in the game. So I do not agree with pretty much anything you said. At all. Which is perfectly fine because we simply don't have to.

: )

PlagueSD

There's actually 4 "types" of players.

Tanks
DPS
Healers
PvPers


You know you have a PvPer in your dungeon group because they'll be the one jumping around like a rabbit on speed. Standing still is one of the hardest things for a PvPer to do.

Runefang

Group One:
People that enjoy the game in the same way I do.

Group Two:
Those that are playing the game all wrong.

LordSemaj

Group One:
Those who categorize people.

Group Two:
Those who do not categorize people.

duendology

1. I was not "lumping" everyone into JUST TWO groups, i MADE THAT CLEAR THERE. Read my OP ....AGAIN. Also, I am not offended at all. It really takes more than replies on forums to offend me. Hmm, and I must say I did meet people like you.

2. One million CP was my somewhat "sarcastic" remark, I do hope no one took seriously though, as it's obvious you can't get million something CP points.. Anyway, I said that because people pay too much attention to these points whereas they may mean , and usually do, just that..many hours someone spent in the game.. not necessarily.. experience with the capital E. I am an example of that...almost 400... and little to nothing experience in dungeons/trials/chat drama (thank goodness). Riddle me that...

3. Categories are everywhere..people create categories all the time.. people judge all the time.. even you..NOW.

DHale

Wait... there is a third type of player that is delusional.... they may have played the game long and play Sypher’s build or Kodi’s build or Blobs build or the handful of elite players then go into Cyrodil and make people laugh while they aren’t an elite player.... and never will be.

T4T2FR34K

The real problem is with division.

My father was teaching an ethics class @ TAMU to the Corp of Cadets (GO Aggies!!!) and he told them about a conversation he and I had. We were discussing racism and he was go on about how he wasn't racist and he had black friends. I ended the discussion when I looked at him and said "That's the difference between you and me dad, I just have friends".

While people make categories and divide things up into neat little packages, that's not how things are and it doesn't matter that YOU have the inane obsessive compulsive rote need to do so to people, you are going to run into problems trying to push circles into your squares.

Division is exactly that, its not building up, its tearing apart.

duendology

T4T2FR34K wrote: »

The real problem is with division.

My father was teaching an ethics class @ TAMU to the Corp of Cadets (GO Aggies!!!) and he told them about a conversation he and I had. We were discussing racism and he was go on about how he wasn't racist and he had black friends. I ended the discussion when I looked at him and said "That's the difference between you and me dad, I just have friends".

While people make categories and divide things up into neat little packages, that's not how things are and it doesn't matter that YOU have the inane obsessive compulsive rote need to do so to people, you are going to run into problems trying to push circles into your squares.

Division is exactly that, its not building up, its tearing apart.

I agree with what you said.

But I really do believe that you've been taking it all too seriously now, and seeing too much in my OP than it was intended.
Sigh.

LordSemaj

duendology wrote: »

3. Categories are everywhere..people create categories all the time.. people judge all the time.. even you..NOW.

Not at all. We're not judging you as a category.

There aren't awful categories, only awful people.

T4T2FR34K

duendology wrote: »

T4T2FR34K wrote: »

The real problem is with division.

My father was teaching an ethics class @ TAMU to the Corp of Cadets (GO Aggies!!!) and he told them about a conversation he and I had. We were discussing racism and he was go on about how he wasn't racist and he had black friends. I ended the discussion when I looked at him and said "That's the difference between you and me dad, I just have friends".

While people make categories and divide things up into neat little packages, that's not how things are and it doesn't matter that YOU have the inane obsessive compulsive rote need to do so to people, you are going to run into problems trying to push circles into your squares.

Division is exactly that, its not building up, its tearing apart.

I agree with what you said.

But I really do believe that you've been taking it all too seriously now, and seeing too much in my OP than it was intended.
Sigh.

Words and definitions and intent and meaning matter, maybe the real issue is you should think about what u say before you say it.

duendology

True. But I am responsible only for what I said.. not your interpretation of it.

RebornV3x

On Xbox One there are 2 groups
Group 1: The Elitist *** that can do like 50k+ dps and think they can do vet maelstrom with both hands tied in there sleep or 1vx like a boss and everyone that can't is a scrub that needs to get gud.
Group 2: people that are cool, friendly and awsome but have no idea how to play and will probably never complete a trial or do vet anything that don't mind being bad at the game.
The rarest group is group 3 people that are both good at the game and cool to chill with I've met less than 2 dozen of these people in my time on eso

T4T2FR34K

duendology wrote: »

True. But I am responsible only for what I said.. not your interpretation of it.

That only means your message was not clear and it still LIES on you.

T4T2FR34K

RebornV3x wrote: »

On Xbox One there are 2 groups
Group 1: The Elitist *** that can do like 50k+ dps and think they can do vet maelstrom with both hands tied in there sleep or 1vx like a boss and everyone that can't is a scrub that needs to get gud.
Group 2: people that are cool, friendly and awsome but have no idea how to play and will probably never complete a trial or do vet anything that don't mind being bad at the game.
The rarest group is group 3 people that are both good at the game and cool to chill with I've met less than 2 dozen of these people in my time on eso

So there are 2 groups or 3?