Why no pride event for ESO?

Jammy420

Title.

Many many games are having pride events to show their support for the community, and as inclusive as ESO is, why do we have no mention of a pride event what so ever? We have one for fallout 76, why not for this? There wasnt even a mention of it on the main page. At the very least we could get some dyes, or some outfits, a pet, or something, but complete radio silence?

markulrich1966

I play Fallout too, so visit the corresponding facebook groups.
Currently thinking of deactivating the xbox group, because main topic meanwhile are s*x memes.
Very different community.

colossalvoids

Aren't they doing it on twitter and twitch? At least all my unofficial tes related discords are recoloured this week and probably have some events on top there. Like there's no real place for it in-game as we're in universe that have no concept of preference discrimination if that's what was asked for as have no idea about fallout.

EmEm_Oh

Actually, a lot of guilds are doing Pride, so hookup with a Pride event there. But...I think once a company begins having one event, catering to one particular group of people...then others will cry foul for not hosting other types of events for catering to their particular type of group and eventually...a divisive community.

So in this case I would rather Guilds be the lead in doing such things as Pride and other events, and maybe ZOS can offer something like a rainbow mount--would be kinda cool. Maybe something similar like this can be offered every year...

Jammy420

markulrich1966 wrote: »

I play Fallout too, so visit the corresponding facebook groups.
Currently thinking of deactivating the xbox group, because main topic meanwhile are s*x memes.
Very different community.

That annoys me too, but like even a simple banner, title, pet, something wouldve been nice.

colossalvoids wrote: »

Aren't they doing it on twitter and twitch? At least all my unofficial tes related discords are recoloured this week and probably have some events on top there. Like there's no real place for it in-game as we're in universe that have no concept of preference discrimination if that's what was asked for as have no idea about fallout.

I mean, it doesnt even have to be an " event " per say, but a skin, or a fancy color for weapons would be nice.

Jammy420

EmEm_Oh wrote: »

Actually, a lot of guilds are doing Pride, so hookup with a Pride event there.

A rainbow mount would be kinda cool, however. Maybe something like this can be offered every year...

Hmmm, will have to check one of em out. But like a dye, like the opal weapons, would be nice.

Danikat

My other MMO has an annual pride parade which is entirely run by players. The company advertises it on social media, but all the organisation is done by fans. I don't know if that's ever been done in ESO but I can't see any reason it couldn't happen.

An official one would be odd becaue they'd need to tie it into the lore and while there's a lot of discrimination in Tamriel all the races have always been pretty accepting of different sexualities so I suspect inventing an in-universe reason for a Pride parade would mean changing the meaning at least slightly and that could be interpreted as being evasive about the real-world reasons for it.

Kwik1

This should be something left up to the players to decide if they want to celebrate or not.

Personally, for me, I would prefer the game just focus on the game and leave all worldwide events/celebrations out of it. Guilds can get as elaborate as they want though and let the players celebrate how they wish

EmEm_Oh

Jammy420 wrote: »

EmEm_Oh wrote: »

Actually, a lot of guilds are doing Pride, so hookup with a Pride event there.

A rainbow mount would be kinda cool, however. Maybe something like this can be offered every year...

Hmmm, will have to check one of em out. But like a dye, like the opal weapons, would be nice.

Oh yeah for sure!

I've seen some awesome outfits already, celebrating Pride. On the ESO Reddit sub, there was a screenshot of a guild who did a rainbow of colors of members on some steps. Looked amazing.

Soarora

Danikat wrote: »

My other MMO has an annual pride parade which is entirely run by players. The company advertises it on social media, but all the organisation is done by fans. I don't know if that's ever been done in ESO but I can't see any reason it couldn't happen.

An official one would be odd becaue they'd need to tie it into the lore and while there's a lot of discrimination in Tamriel all the races have always been pretty accepting of different sexualities so I suspect inventing an in-universe reason for a Pride parade would mean changing the meaning at least slightly and that could be interpreted as being evasive about the real-world reasons for it.

I believe that exact thing happened last year. Not sure if there's plans on doing it this year or not.

Elsonso

Player organized...

https://twitter.com/loctavian00/status/1664076084500127750

Jammy420

Elsonso wrote: »

Player organized...

https://twitter.com/loctavian00/status/1664076084500127750

I like that a lot, just something a bit more official would go the extra mile in showing support.

Danikat wrote: »

My other MMO has an annual pride parade which is entirely run by players. The company advertises it on social media, but all the organisation is done by fans. I don't know if that's ever been done in ESO but I can't see any reason it couldn't happen.

An official one would be odd becaue they'd need to tie it into the lore and while there's a lot of discrimination in Tamriel all the races have always been pretty accepting of different sexualities so I suspect inventing an in-universe reason for a Pride parade would mean changing the meaning at least slightly and that could be interpreted as being evasive about the real-world reasons for it.

It could really be as little as some free dyes, doesnt have to be a huge thing that requires hours of development time.

Elsonso

Jammy420 wrote: »

Elsonso wrote: »

Player organized...

https://twitter.com/loctavian00/status/1664076084500127750

I like that a lot, just something a bit more official would go the extra mile in showing support.

I don't think that ZOS should be doing in game real world events, especially in the current political climate. The players can handle this.

Groterdan

No thank you . <snip>

<snipped for baiting>

LamiaCritter

I mean... it's possible to be supportive and inclusive without needing an event. That is an actual thing. Lack of event does not automatically declare you uninclusive.

Juju_beans

Companies are better off staying neutral.

Let guilds and players do their thing.

Soarora

Elsonso wrote: »

Jammy420 wrote: »

Elsonso wrote: »

Player organized...

https://twitter.com/loctavian00/status/1664076084500127750

I like that a lot, just something a bit more official would go the extra mile in showing support.

I don't think that ZOS should be doing in game real world events, especially in the current political climate. The players can handle this.

This. I think the real support ZOS shows is through the representation in quests. It means much more than just throwing an event during a month. Separates those who truly support and those who are simply acting on rainbow capitalism.

JavaRen

Zos has received awards and recognition throughout the years for representation and inclusion in ESO, so I think they have made their stance clear without some pandering, temporary logo.

Jammy420

Elsonso wrote: »

Jammy420 wrote: »

Elsonso wrote: »

Player organized...

https://twitter.com/loctavian00/status/1664076084500127750

I like that a lot, just something a bit more official would go the extra mile in showing support.

I don't think that ZOS should be doing in game real world events, especially in the current political climate. The players can handle this.

Without going too much into politics because ToS, I think that is why it is all the more important to show a little more support.

Saint-Ange

Zenimax is perfectly aware that they would lose customers if they implemented such event in game and the trend in corporate is to discreetly slip away from such conflictual matters

Jarl_Ironheart

Because lore wise this wouldn't make sense. All the other in game events we have are tied in with lore, some weaker than others. I honestly think it wouldn't fit. Plus if they tried to add a lover day thing or something but it focused on same sex relationships in Tamriel that would be very weird and jarring for the world. And one last thing, same sex or LGBTQ stuff in Elder Scrolls has never been socially weird as far as I'm aware in universe. My thoughts

Inaya1

Everything is very simple. After all, in this case, I will simply stop buying all the following DLCs and recommending it to friends. As are all my friends too.

I have nothing against. But guys, can you do it somewhere else? I come to the game to enjoy the game and not to think about real life. This applies to everything - politics, various movements of society, volunteering and everything else.

Jammy420

Inaya1 wrote: »

Everything is very simple. After all, in this case, I will simply stop buying all the following DLCs and recommending it to friends. As are all my friends too.

I have nothing against. But guys, can you do it somewhere else? I come to the game to enjoy the game and not to think about real life. This applies to everything - politics, various movements of society, volunteering and everything else.

Sorry for existing.

Jammy420

Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »

Because lore wise this wouldn't make sense. All the other in game events we have are tied in with lore, some weaker than others. I honestly think it wouldn't fit. Plus if they tried to add a lover day thing or something but it focused on same sex relationships in Tamriel that would be very weird and jarring for the world. And one last thing, same sex or LGBTQ stuff in Elder Scrolls has never been socially weird as far as I'm aware in universe. My thoughts

There are many such scenarios in ESO, they could even make it " Dibella celebration " or something.

Vulkunne

The main issue with it is I know that people like me come here to get away from things, alot of things not just one or two. To fall straight into the Elder Scrolls universe and take a break from reality and experience something different. Not to be hit with 'the message' or anything else similar as I know that could come from many different directions. Same reasons I no longer support certain movies and franchises. Its not their opinion that bothers me as much as I don't want these things in my entertainment.

Being reminded of politics and causes that I may not agree with is not fun and I can't see where every story has to be bent to accommodate any element that isn't native to that story.

Kwik1

I just want the game to focus on the game - nothing about the president, ukraine, guns, black, white, staright, gay, bi, whatever...just let the game be about the game

Jammy420

Vulkunne wrote: »

The main issue with it is I know that people like me come here to get away from things, alot of things not just one or two. To fall straight into the Elder Scrolls universe and take a break from reality and experience something different. Not to be hit with 'the message' or anything else similar as I know that could come from many different directions. Same reasons I no longer support certain movies and franchises. Its not their opinion that bothers me as much as I don't want these things in my entertainment.

Being reminded of politics and causes that I may not agree with is not fun and I can't see where every story has to be bent to accommodate any element that isn't native to that story.

ESO already has lots of lgbtq stuff in game, and we have the aedra Dibella and Mara, who both represent love and diversity, so it would by no means be lore breaking.

FayJolyn

I was hoping for the rainbow emote to make a comeback to the Crownstore this month. but according to the preview this month it seems to be no. ehh alas. I can live with that.

But to be fair I think the whole team is just really busy with getting Necrom launched smoothly so I can completely understand the choice to just sole focus on that.

That being said - Hey a little Twitter shoutout or maybe an acknowledgement of the community made pride events would be a fun and cute way to still acknowledge pride month. *hint hint* ^-^

GrumpyKlam

Jammy420 wrote: »

Title.

Many many games are having pride events to show their support for the community, and as inclusive as ESO is, why do we have no mention of a pride event what so ever? We have one for fallout 76, why not for this? There wasnt even a mention of it on the main page. At the very least we could get some dyes, or some outfits, a pet, or something, but complete radio silence?

Leave your real life problems at the door and enjoy the game. Just because there's no official event doesn't mean they hate LGBTQ2A+++++

Tandor

No thanks, we have more than enough events already.

Bo0137

I'm 100% ok with an event of sorts IF they make it related to the ES universe. Like they did with christmas, halloween, april's fool, worker's day...