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Aptonoth

Companions as a feature is a little weak but its good for role players like myself. I hope we get another new feature as well I have a feeling there might be one more small one.

starlizard70ub17_ESO

Tremuto wrote: »

Donavarion wrote: »

Ugh, just why? It's an MMO game, get people to team up. Not to mention that overland content is already extremely easy, so why would anyone need help from an NPC is beyond me.

Tell that to the newer players that constantly ask for help at Nindaeril's Perch

This is the reason right here. Most of us have been playing for so long, we've forgotten how hard this game can be when you're starting from nothing. My wife started playing around 6 months ago. Even having me, a near 6 year vet, pumping millions of gold and tons of mats into her bank to help set her up with housing, bank space, etc, it's still a tough grind.

starkerealm

Dark_Lord_Kuro wrote: »

Raegwyr wrote: »

Starlock wrote: »

Seraphayel wrote: »

Donavarion wrote: »

Ugh, just why? It's an MMO game, get people to team up. Not to mention that overland content is already extremely easy, so why would anyone need help from an NPC is beyond me.

Thus would be the most useless thing ever. Outdoor content in ESO is already so incredibly easy that you can basically solo everything. Why would you ever need a companion?

World bosses. Dragons. Harrowstorms.

Never mind the fact that "you" applies to you, personally - not everyone can "basically solo everything."

Dont tell me there are ppl that play this game more then 4h and have problem with overland mobs, most overland is brain dead easy even for super casuals.

I helped a guild mate whit basic needed for a rotation
I made her do a dummy test to see where she was before
3million in 15 minute 3kdps
She didnt use light attack, food or potion
Was slowly inputing her skill
Iafter about 15 minutes explaination and training she was up to 20k dps

She was playing sice console release

So yes there is people that do have problem even with overland content

It's worse than that, they queue for normal dungeons. I've gone in as the tank, and found myself pulling better than 50% of group DPS (my Sorc Tank usually tops out around 10k, because, you know, it's actually a tank.)

starlizard70ub17_ESO

vhagar122 wrote: »

no no no no pls dont allow companions in pvp dungeons trials wtf

I'm guessing, no, hoping companions are there for normal play like overland, etc. I can't think they'd allow npc helpers while running trials, etc for leader board rankings.

starkerealm

Nordic__Knights wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Nordic__Knights wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Iccotak wrote: »

Nairinhe wrote: »

If you want to group with other players, just group with other players and leave those who want NPC companions alone. Well, not alone anymore, but you get it.

But wait...

"Develop a relationship?" Relationship?

Why the heck the reveal stream if so far away! By Mora's slimy tentacles, I crave knowledge!

My god people ask more ways for player expression and characterization - they might actually get it with a companion they can talk with and now people hate the idea.

never satisfied with anything

It's almost like different people want different things from the game.

I mean, I'm not really excited about the idea. Maybe if we could have a total of 2 or 3 combat companions, and we could get a real party feel, but I need to know more before I commit. (And, that could be the point, this could be the, "here's three NPCs who will run dungeons with you,") in which case, cool for someone, I guess.

then you might as well put the P2W tag on it and call the game an day

Like it would matter. If they push more than 10k DPS, I will be shocked. (Assuming they're not designed to scale off your DPS, or something equally weird.)

lets say your an dd 1 bots an healer lets say low end heal lvl even , then others tank that taunts everything around them both having low damage say 7.5k even taking them into any SOLO area would more then needed to call them P2W as you can only get them by paying more into the game and only by that way

I was wondering why the solo arenas didn't even raise a blip for me. Then I remembered, the damage immunity pets get ONLY apply in Dungeons and Trials. Which, fine, whatever, I've only seen my pets die a handful of times in overland (ignoring during World Boss fights), but, in Maelstrom? Yeah, I've lost clanfears and bears in there. If these are just a combat pet, they'll get smeared if you try to take them into vMA. Even if they are, "the tank."

YandereGirlfriend

I've no problem with the Companions system but honestly if this is yet another Chapter without a new skill or weapon line (or any other vehicle for adding combat options) I'm going to be immensely disappointed.

I started playing right before Elsweyr and since my first month or two in the game there has been a) no progress on the CP system that has also been capped since before I even joined and b) no new abilities or combat systems added whatsoever.

That is not normal.

BenevolentBowd

James-Wayne wrote: »

The picture in combination with your signature implies this is a picture of Perth, Australia. I've heard it's been hot in Australia lately...

Thannazzar

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

TwinLamps

Thannazzar wrote: »

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

I would preorder today

Lugaldu

Donavarion wrote: »

I'm thinking about this relationship thing... does anyone remember Sofia, the Skyrim follower mod? Her behavior has always changed depending on what you've done with her. That was actually quite entertaining. Now it would be interesting if we get something similar with these new companions. But not only that they like you, also that they can hate you and make nice comments like Tharn e.g.

Starlight_Whisper

TwinLamps wrote: »

Ok, I dont mind companions system.
Just wish that is not the only thing.
I mean, its nice for a DLC feature, but it hardly adds enough flavor to entire chapter.

^ this is the answer

Josira

The Bar was set low with greymore.now, there is no bar for how low my disappointment can get with eso now. because that would be below abyssal level should such a bar exist now for me.
My disappointment is immeasurable. and my day is ruined.

Sandman929

Who wouldn't want to develop a deep relationship with terrible AI? I have to imagine they don't fight with you in dungeons, or if they do, they aren't parsing very high. They definitely won't go into Cyrodiil (chuckling at the thought of that).
So at best, it can really only be a crappy pet for classes without pets. I'm sure the dialogue remains fresh for a couple of hours.

WhereArtThouVampires

wheresbes wrote: »

Slyclone wrote: »

What kills me is people who are not loyal sticking around to whine and complain about everything this team does.

This is why I'd much rather play with my companion over any of you. The companion will be cool with me.

I am thankful I have a fun game to play. I will continue my support for at least 2 more years. Thank you ZOS.

Unfortunately, I have to agree, so much negativity in some comments.

I'm glad that evidently, I've got such low standards that I'm thrilled for every new thing added to the game.

I can't wait for tonight's reveal!

Whaaaat? People don't like a thing I like? That means they're being negative! How dare someone have an alternative opinion to me!

Everyone should be happy about this like me!

WhereArtThouVampires

Iccotak wrote: »

Sergykid wrote: »

stop wanting more and more and new and new. There is already so much in the game that can be overhauled and updated.

Exactly, like make up your minds

Well, here's to hoping they intend on advertising what they're overhauling this year then

HappyTheCamper

Thannazzar wrote: »

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

“Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for this update?”

Josira

ichsuisme wrote: »

When I think of companions, I think of “kill jester” from adventure call. I’m not a fan of them

"With this character's death, the thread of prophecy is severed. Restore a saved game to restore the weave of fate, or persist in the doomed world you have created."

"Aight well it was well *** worth it she was annoying as shite"

SpacemanSpiff1

great. now there's gonna be even more trash following people around. rip crafting areas

Starlock

Seraphayel wrote: »

Iccotak wrote: »

This is a list of assumptions for a feature you know almost nothing about

I will wait for the stream

Okay, let’s come back to my post in some hours after the presentation and we‘ll see if I’ve been right or wrong with my list of assumptions.

We probably won't know that much from just the presentation. It'll be when PTS hits and we see what is really under the hood so to speak that we'll get a much better sense of things. I remember last year when they presented antiquities, it sounded... mmm... significantly more awesome than it ended up being?

Even so, you do bring up some good points. I don't agree with them, but they're fair points.

Enemy-of-Coldharbour

I can just see it now...

Sorcerer + companion + banker + 2 x combat pets + non-combat pet.

Welcome to the sorc train!

Starlock

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

I can just see it now...

Sorcerer + companion + banker + 2 x combat pets + non-combat pet.

Welcome to the sorc train!

I strongly suspect companions will use the existing assistant slot.

Moloch1514

The biggest question is will the new zone feature an inept/corrupt male leader who is eventually thwarted by a loving and capable female? That would be a novel concept lol

WhereArtThouVampires

Moloch1514 wrote: »

The biggest question is will the new zone feature an inept/corrupt male leader who is eventually thwarted by a loving and capable female? That would be a novel concept lol

Oh yeah, personally can't wait to see what this zone's lost princess/reluctant female leader is. And they better have us call them by their real name and say they dont wanna be called princess either.

Trevore

Moloch1514 wrote: »

The biggest question is will the new zone feature an inept/corrupt male leader who is eventually thwarted by a loving and capable female? That would be a novel concept lol

A novel concept to be sure. I didn't even realize that they were pushing out this narrative until I finished the Greymoor questline. What I thought before of that, was the whole "I'm a princess, but I don't like to show that I'm royalty" to becoming "I'm queen, so I will now flaunt my royalty!" And throughout the whole quests? "I'm just going to do nothing but let my champion do everything for me!"

Seriously. If Blackwood has the exact same trope where its "corrupt man leader bad, princess woman turned queen good" again, I am just going to stop playing through these quests. I play the game for the story these days, but if it is just the same trope over and over again, then what is the point?

I'm kind of glad that we are getting companions. I have been playing by myself these days, so it is nice to not be the only one who has to do these quests (especially since I main a tank). I'm really hoping they're customizable, but I very much doubt it.

starkerealm

Thannazzar wrote: »

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

I can't remember if it always happens, or if it's the consequence of a player decision, but Stuga can die during the Wrothgar questline. So, mercifully, it can't be her.

Now, I need to run Wrothgar on, about, 25 more characters...

Nairinhe

starkerealm wrote: »

Thannazzar wrote: »

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

I can't remember if it always happens, or if it's the consequence of a player decision, but Stuga can die during the Wrothgar questline. So, mercifully, it can't be her.

Now, I need to run Wrothgar on, about, 25 more characters...

Not Stuga, High Priestess Solgra

Meesha1170

I’m sure there’s going to be limitations to how the companions can be used. Wait for the presentation.

starkerealm

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

I can just see it now...

Sorcerer + companion + banker + 2 x combat pets + non-combat pet.

Welcome to the sorc train!

The non-combat pets and assistants occupy the same slot. If you pull out Tythis, your dragonfrog, or torchbug, or whatever, will go away, and then return when you put Tythis back in his hell dimension. I'm assuming that the companion will occupy the same slot, so if you pull out Nuzimeh, your companion will fade from reality.

Hallothiel

TX12001rwb17_ESO wrote: »

Blackwood...

BLACKWOOD???

That is the name for the next chapter? Blackwood.. Really? Blsckwood is just a small forest in southern cyrodiil, not even that significant, if I was a new player and I saw ESO: Blackwood on the shelves I would NOT think it was an expansion at all, I would think ot was some minor spin-off game like TES Travels: Dawnstar, let's take a look at previous expansion names..

ESO: MORROWIND

This is named after the 3rd single player game in the series, it is an alluring name which would bring interest.

ESO: SUMMERSET

Same as above, very alluring name, maybe even more so then Morrowind as up until that point we had never seen the Suummerset Isles in any modern TES game.

ESO: ELSWEYR

Exactly the same as above, very alluring name

ESO: GREYMOOR

What is Greymoor? A building? This should of been named ESO: Blackreach because people at least knew about Blackreach from Skyrim.

ESO: BLACKWOOD

This name and Greymoor are not good for marketing purposes, unless you played Oblivion you would not even know what Blackwood is and even then most may not remember due to it's general insiginficance in the game it was part of, what would make anyone think this name would attract customers? It should of called it is ESO: Deadlands, at least people would know the name from Oblivion.

Beg to differ. Like the name.

(Way to nit pick though.)

starkerealm

Nairinhe wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

Thannazzar wrote: »

Can you imagine if one of the companions is Stuga?

I can't remember if it always happens, or if it's the consequence of a player decision, but Stuga can die during the Wrothgar questline. So, mercifully, it can't be her.

Now, I need to run Wrothgar on, about, 25 more characters...

Not Stuga, High Priestess Solgra

Could have sworn she took a dirtnap. Well, now I'm disappointed.