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Too much downtime
MrB61
Soul Shriven
I have been playing for almost a month and am getting pretty fed up with the long maintenance shutdowns , the frequent updates , and the size of the updates . I have a slow connection , not by choice , and have to wait for 2 to 3 days for the download to finish . Dominating the internet for that period of time has not made for a happy wife . Don't know how much longer I can continue this , even though I really enjoy the game .
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MrB61Soul ShrivenIt has been almost 7 hours and you are still down . Then I have to worry about the size of the update that is to come . Just did a big one a few weeks ago and can't handle another one .
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bloodenragedb14_ESO✭✭✭✭✭ive been playing since early access. sometimes there is just alot of downtime. it happens to all mmo's, get used to it2 -
Zouni✭✭✭Seriously, I'm actually realizing what I do for work now and I'm not liking it!Nyxtes - NB
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sylviermoone✭✭✭✭✭They've already posted that the size of this update is 1-2 gb. Compared to other updates, that's pretty miniscule.Co-GM, Angry Unicorn Traders: PC/NA
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cabbageub17_ESO✭✭✭If an update takes 3 days to download bc of your Internet speed how could it be possibly fast enough to play the game?6
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LordSkyKnight✭✭✭✭✭People still use dial up Internet? Damn that sucks!"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."
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Khaldar✭✭✭Well bud you started at the wrong time... There are two huge changes coming this month so downtime is expected for 2 out of 31 days. Go for a jog.2
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MissBizz✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I have been playing for almost a month and am getting pretty fed up with the long maintenance shutdowns , the frequent updates , and the size of the updates . I have a slow connection , not by choice , and have to wait for 2 to 3 days for the download to finish . Dominating the internet for that period of time has not made for a happy wife . Don't know how much longer I can continue this , even though I really enjoy the game .
Yeah.. it's just bad timing on your part.
The patches are usually not as large as update 6.
Down time are usually not this long (for Tamriel Unlimited)Lone Wolf HelpFor the solo players who know, sometimes you just need a hand.PC | NA | AD-DC-EP | Discord0 -
supernico✭✭✭too much gb to copy pasta on the p486 server, be patient bruhSupernico - VR14 DragonKnight - Daggerfall Covenant - Former EmperorMy name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.1 -
Black_Wolf88✭✭✭most maintenance's only last a couple of hours. this update and the previous one were large updates. these large updates happen once every 6-8 weeks, or at least that used to be the schedule.
seeing as you say you only have played for a month means that you dont know this."The key to immportality is first living a life worth remembering." -Bruce Lee1 -
seanvwolf✭✭✭✭cabbageub17_ESO wrote: »If an update takes 3 days to download bc of your Internet speed how could it be possibly fast enough to play the game?
File transfer download speed is not comparable to running the game client with an internet connection.
The amount of data transferred during active play is miniscule compared to downloading large data build files.
I honestly don't know why people can't tell the difference.1 -
sylviermoone✭✭✭✭✭How many people remember when they did this twice a week?
*raises hand*Co-GM, Angry Unicorn Traders: PC/NA
"Official" Master Merchant Tech Support
and Differently Geared AF
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Seravi✭✭✭✭✭*raises hand*
Still update 6 didn't take this long and this patch is only 1-2 Gigs. I get they are updating other things but they said on PTS over a week ago they had been testing the "other things" like subs vs non subs, accounts etc and still here we are, seven hours and counting...ugh....1 -
inMorsAeterna✭✭✭I have been playing for almost a month and am getting pretty fed up with the long maintenance shutdowns , the frequent updates , and the size of the updates . I have a slow connection , not by choice , and have to wait for 2 to 3 days for the download to finish . Dominating the internet for that period of time has not made for a happy wife . Don't know how much longer I can continue this , even though I really enjoy the game .
We do not all share your problems. I hate to say it, but you have the worst internet in the world.2 -
Mr.Hmm✭✭✭✭*raises hand middle way only cause was only in the beta xD *If I die tomorrow I do not want to think of the game I could of played today, therefor I will play whatever I want today while securing a future to play in as well.
A true gamer will think of all the possible outcomes and execute the one that is the hardest to accomplish.1 -
RealRobD✭✭✭What do you think this is ArenaNet?
Patches and major changes are no excuse. Expect downtime weekly with Zenimax.
GW1 was down for about 24hrs in 7 years. GW2 has been down a few hours since launch.
If you'd like to be more knowledgeable as to why, have a read here:
Patents
GW2 Programming
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✭✭✭✭✭Tl;dr really weigh the fun you have in game vs the business practices you are supporting.1 -
I have been playing for almost a month and am getting pretty fed up with the long maintenance shutdowns , the frequent updates , and the size of the updates . I have a slow connection , not by choice , and have to wait for 2 to 3 days for the download to finish . Dominating the internet for that period of time has not made for a happy wife . Don't know how much longer I can continue this , even though I really enjoy the game .
Oh look... you haven't left coldharbour yet... hmmm
what neeeds to happen to this Thread
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ebunts14_ESO✭✭✭Considering most of the changes for unlimited has already been made and downloaded in update 6. That was a huge update. This one is small in comparison and should have not taken no longer than a normal weekly patch. This is instead truning out to be as long as update 6 downtime.0 -
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✭✭✭✭✭sylviermoone wrote: »How many people remember when they did this twice a week?
*raises hand*
Remember when it was impossible to get bitten by vampires because the constant server resets meant there was never a new moon in game?GW1 was down for about 24hrs in 7 years.
I remember way more downtime than that with GW1 at launch... Maybe my memory's just messing with me, though, it's been nearly a decade.1 -
Crica✭✭I find it really hard to believe you only have access to one form of entertainment, let alone only enjoy this one entertainment item...that said, downtime is usually spread out, it's just a special time right now0
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folklore✭✭Unfortunately -- it isn't their fault. Internet can be expensive, but the speed you download things mostly relies on you. At this given time the patches WILL be big, mostly because they are implementing new features and switching the model to buy to play.
The game would break if they didn't do weekly maints. This kind of thing happens in EVERY MMO that I've played and it's just a once a week kind of thing. Fortunately for me, I was blessed with having a home with good internet.
I wish I could share it and I am sorry that it has been taking away from the fun for you. Also sorry that your waifu doesn't get to enjoy her interweb time, either.
Don't give up -- the game is amazing.DERPCHU@TWITCH
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✭✭sylviermoone wrote: »How many people remember when they did this twice a week?
*raises hand*
Sure do. Remember this happening over the first four months after release (took a break after that).Your immersion is breaking my entitlement. Buff Sorc's. Darkshroud the cremator Death by furRubeus BlackFluffy knight BladesThe Fat PantherPsijic Fungal SausageFlesheater the VileCaspian Rafferty FernsbyArchfiend Warlock PiersThe Black BishopEvil Wizard Lizard (EU)Neberra Vestige Fajeon (EU)Salanis Deathstick (EU)Blood Mage Alchemist (EU)0 -
ROCKiiNSoul ShrivenYeah, totally agree on this.
Been playing for a couple of weeks and damn these downtimes are annoying. You'd think a game that's having its players pay $15/m would have better ways to update their games, like GW2(no monthly subscription).
Hell, even RuneScape didn't have these long downtimes lol.0
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