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Suggestion: Crown Purchased Races

  • dodgehopper_ESO
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    Akaviri and Nords are not even remotely the same. I would love the Naga features as just normal options for Argonians. Why make them a different race? On the matter of Chimer I would say no when you have individuals like St. Veloth and Almsivi even being changed by the curse of Azura, why should some time traveler get off scot-free? Ayleids intermarried with humans and the Bosmer. You will see Ayleid ancestry among Bretons and Bosmer predominately, but to a lesser extent in Altmer and Imperial backgrounds. On the matter of Dwemer I say no. I love the Dwemer. I would love to see a TES game that actually has the Dwemer marching around doing their Dwemer-thing. All of that said I think context matters. In this game the only Dwemer we should ever even remotely have a chance of possibly seeing would be a ghost, Yagram Bagarn, or in some time travelling vision quest to the past. This race is gone for now at least and possibly forever.

    I do believe that Lilmothiit, the Imga (gorilla-people of Grahtwood), the silver-skinned human savages known as the Kothringi (from Argonia) and the Maormer certainly -could- be possible options in my view but they do press a certain level of strange for the series. I could definitely accept the argument though that all the magical mounts and weird pets floating around are far stranger than a few silver humans or Gorilla people running around.
    US/AD - Dodge Hopper - Vet Imperial Templar | US/AD - Goj-ei-Raj - Vet Argonian Nightblade
    US/AD - Arondonimo - Vet Altmer Sorcerer | US/AD - Azumarax - Vet Dunmer Dragon Knight
    US/AD - Barkan al-Sheharesh - Vet Redguard Dragon Knight | US/AD - Aelus Vortavoriil - Vet Altmer Templar
    US/AD - Shirari Qa'Dar - Vet Khajiit Nightblade | US/AD - Ndvari Mzunchvolenthumz - Vet Bosmer Nightblade
    US/EP - Yngmar - Vet Nord Dragon Knight | US/EP - Reloth Ur Fyr - Vet Dunmer Sorcerer
    US/DC - Muiredeach - Vet Breton Sorcerer | US/DC - Nachtrabe - Vet Orc Nightblade
    EU/DC - Dragol gro-Unglak - Vet Orc Dragon Knight | EU/DC - Targan al-Barkan - Vet Redguard Templar
    EU/DC - Wuthmir - Vet Nord Sorcerer | EU/DC - Kosh Ragotoro - Vet Khajiit Nightblade
    <And plenty more>
  • Skander
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    Altmer:
    The Ayleids (dead)
    The Dwemer (dead)
    Dunmer:
    The Chimer (dead)
    Nord:
    The Akaviri (dead and not nord)
    NArgonian:
    Nagga (probably dead or not argonians)
    I meme, but my memes are so truthful they hurt
    -Elder Nightblades Online
    Want competitive pvp while being outnumbered? Tough luck, the devs clearly said you need to die in those situations
  • Katahdin
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    I would not pay money for this
    Beta tester November 2013
  • SilverIce58
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    Skander wrote: »
    Altmer:
    The Ayleids (dead)
    The Dwemer (dead)
    Dunmer:
    The Chimer (dead)
    Nord:
    The Akaviri (dead and not nord)
    NArgonian:
    Nagga (probably dead or not argonians)

    Naga (with one g) are not dead. Theres a tribe of them in the new Murkmire dlc.
    PC - NA
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    Veric Blackwood - Breton Vamp MagSorc DC
    Gregor Blackwood - Breton MagNecro DC
    Teldryn Antharys - Dunmer Flame DK EP
    Xhiak-Qua'cthurus - Argonian Frost Warden EP
    Strikes-With-Venom - Argonian PoisonDK EP
    Ilianos Solinar - Altmer Stamplar AD
    Suunleth-dar - Khajiit Stamblade AD
    Rur'san-ra - Khajiit WW Stamsorc AD
  • Tandor
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    I would pay zero dollars. This sounds like a money grab and you missed the option for not buying anything. I purchased the Imperial edition and regret it

    I have 3 imperials, they are a great addition to my character portfolio. And yes, Shaiel, this is a money making suggestion for ZOS. I didnt put a 0 option for a reason.

    Because you knew the 0 option would get the most votes.

    Its got my vote, for sure.

    Precisely. My vote too.
  • Valrien
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    I didn't vote because I just came here to comment but while Time Travel is lazy writing it would work just fine as an excuse to get more money.
    Valrien Dravic -- Level 50 Dunmeri Sorcerer (EP)
    Garahel Dravic -- Level 50 Bosmeri Nightblade (EP)
    Tamriel Unlimited was a mistake. One Tamriel was a bigger mistake
  • otis67
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    I wouldn't pay anything for this.
  • BigBragg
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    This is why we need skooma purity laws.
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    Sylvermynx wrote: »
    And besides, it's spelled naga.... Anyway, if they showed up in the store I'd never buy them - so if everyone else thinks the extinct races (plus the naga) would be cool in the store, works for me. You really should have had a couple other options - like "Not only no but HELL NO", and "no, they should be free".

    No
    ESO - PC NA
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    lagrue wrote: »
    I would not pay for such a sham. You missed a poll option.

    Zero doesnt fit the pitch, Judas

    That's how you make a biased poll.

    Look at the thread title. It is not a valid option.
    ESO - PC NA
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    I hope they never do this.

    Look at your signature. This is for people who utilize the crown store.
    ESO - PC NA
  • Elsonso
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    I hope they never do this.

    Look at your signature. This is for people who utilize the crown store.

    I buy things from the Crown Store.

    I hope they never do this. Races should not be a cosmetic option offered in the Crown Store.


  • Sylvermynx
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    I would pay zero dollars. This sounds like a money grab and you missed the option for not buying anything. I purchased the Imperial edition and regret it

    I have 3 imperials, they are a great addition to my character portfolio. And yes, Shaiel, this is a money making suggestion for ZOS. I didnt put a 0 option for a reason.

    Because you knew the 0 option would get the most votes.

    Its got my vote, for sure.

    This thread is for people who spend money on the crown store. Sorry.

    As it happens, I spend quite a fair amount of money on the store. But I wouldn't buy races like you've suggested.
  • John_Falstaff
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    I'm not sure it's a good idea. There's a tendency for paid races and classes (Imperial and Warden) to be either nerfed later (red diamond) or being left out in many departments (magicka warden DPS). Who knows, maybe ZOS is overly careful not to be accused in pay-to-win tactics.

    But then again, who needs a new race when there's Welkynar motif that automatically gives +100% to awesomeness, makes every class viable and enables wearer to understand pigeon language. (And if you're not viable in latest trials, not to worry, it's available from store for just 5999.99cr. Oops, I think I gave them an idea for major development focus over next months - fractional crown values, for those wonderful Apple-like prices that make marketing people happy.)
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    I'm not sure it's a good idea. There's a tendency for paid races and classes (Imperial and Warden) to be either nerfed later (red diamond) or being left out in many departments (magicka warden DPS). Who knows, maybe ZOS is overly careful not to be accused in pay-to-win tactics.

    But then again, who needs a new race when there's Welkynar motif that automatically gives +100% to awesomeness, makes every class viable and enables wearer to understand pigeon language. (And if you're not viable in latest trials, not to worry, it's available from store for just 5999.99cr. Oops, I think I gave them an idea for major development focus over next months - fractional crown values, for those wonderful Apple-like prices that make marketing people happy.)

    Which is why I am not wanting new passives, just different combinations or templates of existing ones. This is purely to give MIN/MAXers other options and new flavor to the game.

    This is def not any form of P2W
    Edited by Unknown_Redemption on September 17, 2018 12:13AM
    ESO - PC NA
  • Drakkdjinn
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    Very no.
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    lagrue wrote: »
    lagrue wrote: »
    I would not pay for such a sham. You missed a poll option.

    Zero doesnt fit the pitch, Judas

    That's how you make a biased poll.

    Look at the thread title. It is not a valid option.

    Duhhh because you didn't put it as an option, that way the ONLY votes you get are people willing to pay for this crap. Biased poll.

    There should be an option where people are able to vote against it or else the data you're collecting is skewed from the get-go. Pointless waste of time.

    Correct, this is a Crown Thread for people who buy stuff.
    ESO - PC NA
  • Unknown_Redemption
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    I would pay 10,000+ Crowns per Race
    lagrue wrote: »
    lagrue wrote: »
    lagrue wrote: »
    I would not pay for such a sham. You missed a poll option.

    Zero doesnt fit the pitch, Judas

    That's how you make a biased poll.

    Look at the thread title. It is not a valid option.

    Duhhh because you didn't put it as an option, that way the ONLY votes you get are people willing to pay for this crap. Biased poll.

    There should be an option where people are able to vote against it or else the data you're collecting is skewed from the get-go. Pointless waste of time.

    Correct, this is a Crown Thread for people who buy stuff.

    Right and one of the most important things when selling something is to figure out if people actually want it. By cutting out the people who wouldn't buy this one specific thing is sheer stupidity. By biasing the poll you're blatantly hiding the reality that most people don't want this.

    I've probably spent more on the crown store than your average joe by a longshot, still think this idea is awful. I saw you pull this earlier in the thread too - suggesting people don't spend money - well we do - but what you're suggesting they sell is trash.

    Think you have me confused with someone else, Joe
    ESO - PC NA
  • Ashilda_Dragonheart
    I would pay 5,000 Crowns per Race
    I would like to see all these races added, along with some new types of weapons. That would be awesome! I've always wanted to make a snow elf character too, but I don't think that would be lore-friendly.
  • John_Falstaff
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    Which is why I am not wanting new passives, just different combinations or templates of existing ones. This is purely to give MIN/MAXers other options and new flavor to the game.

    This is def not any form of P2W

    I frankly would rather move all passives into external packages not tied to race at all; that would remove the conflict between race a player associates themselves with and natural desire to be able to rise to the top, even just potentially. I'm frankly tired of having to heavy attack (or gimp myself for 300 weapon damage) because I'm not a redguard. I wouldn't judge people who enjoy the feeling of being born inferior for having tail and claws, by all means, but I'd rather keep it to the lore and out of game mechanics.
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