Card Game Feedback

WrathOfInnos

I have to say the addition of a card game as this year's only new system is disappointing. ESO is a beautiful game, with rich, detailed 3D worlds and the best action combat in the genre, but all of that is thrown away when we get locked into some 2D picture minigame in the corner of a tavern. Frankly it seems out of touch with what players want, an expansion of the systems and combat that make ESO shine. This could be a new class (it's been 3 years since Necromancer), weapon type, guild (it's been 4 years since Psijic), or crafting skill (4 years since jewelry).

The card game system seems as misguided as scrying and excavation, two other 2D minigames that IMO did not fit into the ESO formula, and felt like something a mobile game designer spent a week developing. Blackwood also seemed lacking in new systems, with companions falling short of useful in nearly all content. A "virtual friend" wasn't enough, but somehow it seems this year's chapter has even less to offer.

I will say that the new islands look amazing. I'm sure the quests and the lore will be great. I even have faith that the dungeons and trials will be fun. These are the types of things that should be the focus, and additional features and systems to complement them will lead to successful chapters and happy players. If we wanted to play Elder Scrolls Legends then we would, but we want to play Elder Scrolls Online.

colossalvoids

That sums it up pretty well. Could actually be nice addition to the game IF it was an addition to the main feature of the year or a base game update. It's been 3 years already from when we got something substantial, if that's not the time I don't know when it is.

Idk but when base game updates like armory, sticker book or AC wide achievements make more noise or excitement than year's feature it indicates a problem of sorts in my books, but that's just me.

Saieden

Agreed, zones look cool and fresh, but I have a ton of main quests I haven't touched yet so I can wait. The real test of integrity for me will be whether or not there is new Kilt and Bahsei's blatantly locked behind the expansion. Either way, there is no way I'm paying full price for this expansion as things stand, though I guess we'll see when PTS rolls out.

MentalxHammer

They can immediately give us a ranked 1v1 matchmaking queue for the card game but wont offer us ranked arenas in 7+ years of development. I am furious.

ZOS_Volpe

Hi there,

We are going to close this thread down because there is a thread already discussing the card game, Tales of Tribute. To keep all of the feedback consolidated into one place, you may continue the discussion here.

Thank you for your understanding.