The Elder Scrolls Online

Maintenance for the week of October 12:
• PC/Mac: NA and EU megaservers for maintenance – October 12, 6:00AM EDT (10:00 UTC) – 8:00AM EDT (12:00 UTC)
• Xbox One: NA and EU megaservers for maintenance – October 14, 6:00AM EDT (10:00 UTC) – 9:00AM EDT (13:00 UTC)
• PlayStation®4: NA and EU megaservers for maintenance – October 14, 6:00AM EDT (10:00 UTC) – 9:00AM EDT (13:00 UTC)
The Markarth DLC and Update 28 base game patch are now available to test on the PTS! Read the full patch notes here: https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/categories/pts/

No free crates for ESO+ members during the next trial period

Leave a Reply
weedgenius
weedgenius
✭✭✭✭✭
✭
https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/55165

Just a heads up in case you were expecting them.
PS4 NA
Better Homes & Gardens
Quote
  • weedgenius
    weedgenius
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭
    Orchidae wrote: »
    In this case, it's not free stuff. This is a week of subscription that we have already paid for, and when it is given to everyone else for free (and we are still charged for it), it basically equates to stealing from us. The previous rewards issued were basically compensation for services that we had already purchased.
    Rofl we just posted almost the same thing at the same time.
    Edited by weedgenius on November 7, 2018 5:51PM
    PS4 NA
    Better Homes & Gardens
    Quote
  • Wildberryjack
    Wildberryjack
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭
    I wonder about this though:

    "So, from November 13, as an existing paid member, you’ll be able to benefit from an increase of the monthly crown stipend from 1500 to 1650 crowns and enjoy a host of new, exclusive rewards every month."

    For those of us with an active six month sub with a little over three months left on it before renewal, do we get the difference in the new crown amount per month or does it only begin when our sub renews? For example, my six month sub renews around the end of January so are they going to toss me a few hundred crowns now when Nov 13th hits?
    The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. ~Pablo Picasso
    Quote
  • Acrolas
    Acrolas
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    There hasn't been an official discussion post yet, and Facebook and Twitter haven't posted yet. I'm sure they'll field some questions when those channels go live.

    That's also the week when we get to see just what kind of discount they're offering on the Ebon Steel Dwarven Spider. If it's a deep discount, then honestly inexpensive collectibles throughout the year will probably feel better than farming some gems every few months. And with the 12 month ESO+ plan just announced in that article, there's probably a few other things we don't know about yet.
    signing off
    Quote
  • Kiralyn2000
    Kiralyn2000
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭
    As mentioned above, ESO Plus Free Trial members will not benefit from the above rewards and bonuses.

    I'm guessing that's the reason for the no crates - all those "new ESO+ features" (crown store discounts & exclusives/etc) are only for actual ESO+ subbers. So that's your "but I'm already subbed!" bonus.
    Edited by Kiralyn2000 on November 7, 2018 5:32PM
    Quote
  • Tandor
    Tandor
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    Salvas_Aren wrote: »
    rynth wrote: »
    wow what complete bs people complain about getting crates and getting a bunch of junk even when it's free, people complain about free daily rewards and some of the junk in them, now they change it up a bit give a statue instead of crates (which we get in the monthly rewards already). You people never stop complaining about getting free stuff.

    Maybe the free stuff will be discontinued. Then the people will complain about not getting free stuff. :p

    That's the purpose of this thread, is it not?
    Quote
  • Tandor
    Tandor
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    DjinnRa wrote: »
    I wonder about this though:

    "So, from November 13, as an existing paid member, you’ll be able to benefit from an increase of the monthly crown stipend from 1500 to 1650 crowns and enjoy a host of new, exclusive rewards every month."

    For those of us with an active six month sub with a little over three months left on it before renewal, do we get the difference in the new crown amount per month or does it only begin when our sub renews? For example, my six month sub renews around the end of January so are they going to toss me a few hundred crowns now when Nov 13th hits?

    They will apply the increase pro rata. That has been confirmed. I think it's intended to happen before the end of November.
    Quote
  • Tandor
    Tandor
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    Orchidae wrote: »
    In this case, it's not free stuff. This is a week of subscription that we have already paid for, and when it is given to everyone else for free (and we are still charged for it), it basically equates to stealing from us. The previous rewards issued were basically compensation for services that we had already purchased.

    Good luck with that argument. Report back on how you got on when you've pursued it with your energy company, broadband company, and insurance companies etc, all of whom offer special rates to new customers including free trials while still insisting that you continue to pay the full rate.
    Quote
  • LordSkyKnight
    LordSkyKnight
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    weedgenius wrote: »
    https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/55165

    Just a heads up in case you were expecting them.

    Entitlement can be a disgusting thing when it rears it’s head sometimes.

    Don’t worry about handouts for once and just play the game.

    "And it's important to state that our decision to go with subscriptions is not a referendum on online game revenue models. F2P, B2P, etc. are valid, proven business models - but subscription is the one that fits ESO the best, given our commitment to freedom of gameplay, quality and long-term content delivery. Plus, players will appreciate not having to worry about being "monetized" in the middle of playing the game, which is definitely a problem that is cropping up more and more in online gaming these days. The fact that the word "monetized" exists points to the heart of the issue for us: We don't want the player to worry about which parts of the game to pay for - with our system, they get it all."
    - Matt Firor
    Quote
  • yodased
    yodased
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    weedgenius wrote: »
    yodased wrote: »
    You are the type of person to *** at the cop who pulled you over when everyone was speeding. WHY ME?

    Comparing yourself to other people is a very unhealthy way to go through life, you will never be happy.

    What... are you talking about?

    You are so concerned with what everyone else gets. Worry about yourself.

    The analogy was if you are driving (if you are driving age, that is questionable) at the same rate of speed as everyone else, above the limit and the police pull you out of the pack, you will be indignant and ask them why they pulled you out of everyone.

    Tl;dr really weigh the fun you have in game vs the business practices you are supporting.
    Quote
  • Wolfkeks
    Wolfkeks
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    I mean free crates would be awesome (more gems for this one :sweat_smile: ),
    but I'm also happy I get some more crowns and a mini molag bal statue. :smile:
    Edited by Wolfkeks on November 7, 2018 5:58PM
    "Sheggorath, you are the Skooma Cat, for what is crazier than a cat on skooma?" - Fadomai

    EU PC MAX CP
    vAA HM, vSO HM, vHelRa HM, vMA, vMoL, vHoF hM, vAS + 2, vCR + 1, vSS, DLC dungeons, professional mudballer and pie thrower
    Quote
  • Cadbury
    Cadbury
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭
    Some people don't like crown crates, so I imagine this is good news for them, if only briefly.
    "If a person is truly desirous of something, perhaps being set on fire does not seem so bad."
    Quote
  • yodased
    yodased
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    weedgenius wrote: »
    LordSkyKnight wrote: »
    weedgenius wrote: »
    https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/55165

    Just a heads up in case you were expecting them.

    Entitlement can be a disgusting thing when it rears it’s head sometimes.

    Don’t worry about handouts for once and just play the game.

    People are so quick to use this buzz word. ZOS set a precedent with the ESO+ free trial crates, to the point where you can see many instances of people saying things like "I'll buy that with gems from my free trial crates" or "I'll hope for that crate cosmetic when the trial comes around" throughout the year. Bucking the precedent is worth commenting on, it doesn't mean someone thinks they HAVE THE RIGHT to something bestowed upon them by a private company. Sheesh.

    And then they clearly explained why they are making the changes they are making and what they are replacing those free trial crates with.

    Precedent doesn't exist outside of law, just because they did something previously does not entitle you to feel you deserve something this time.
    Tl;dr really weigh the fun you have in game vs the business practices you are supporting.
    Quote
  • Loves_guars
    Loves_guars
    ✭✭✭✭✭
    ✭
    Will I at least get the extra 150 crowns even if my sub started before 13 november?
    Edited by Loves_guars on November 7, 2018 6:08PM
    Quote
Sign In or Register to comment.