Marriage in ESO?

lihentian · May 2015

Since many people asking for a housing system.. wouldn't it be great if we could marry a npc? True we have ring of mara, but that is mostly about exp bonus, and not much of immersion

hamgatan · May 2015

i call shotgun on the Blacksmith in Windhelm... what a minx! Definitely would give that a poke with the ol' pork sword.

stewhead2ub17_ESO · May 2015

lihentian wrote: »

Since many people asking for a housing system.. wouldn't it be great if we could marry a npc? True we have ring of mara, but that is mostly about exp bonus, and not much of immersion

Ok time to turn off your monitor and get outside.

MornaBaine · May 2015

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

bloodenragedb14_ESO · May 2015

i like this idea, give her a shop like in skyrim and you have the makings of player owned shops for guilds and friends

stewhead2ub17_ESO · May 2015

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

MornaBaine · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Why would it necessarily entail polygamy? Ever play SWTOR? Everyone has the same companions and you can even be romantically involved with some of them. I've yet to see someone run up to another character with the same companion as them and yell, "What do you think you're doing with MY man????" Though, gotta admit, that would be pretty funny.

But really, it's no different than the silliness of EVERYONE being the Vestige, the one true hero that saves Tamriel and defeats Molag Bal.

Celless · May 2015

I'm vehemently against marrying an NPC. My honeymoon with a certain high elf ended with a sacrificial dagger in my chest and my soul being condemned to Coldharbour. You never know who might become a tormenting, abusive mass murderer of man, mer, and mudcrabs.

JamilaRaj · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Nah, everyone would just have to buy their own bride in cash shop. There could be several different models.

Grao · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

lihentian wrote: »

Since many people asking for a housing system.. wouldn't it be great if we could marry a npc? True we have ring of mara, but that is mostly about exp bonus, and not much of immersion

Ok time to turn off your monitor and get outside.

The LOL button... I need it back! XD

RainfeatherUK · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

Ok time to turn off your monitor and get outside.

Aw don't be too hard on them lol. Npc interaction might be the best female contact they've had in years!

JD2013 · May 2015

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

This has only been in ES games since Skyrim in fact.

I'm not quite sure how it would be made to work, since there are only so many NPC's in game. Loads that there may be, they would likely run out pretty fast. And before you know it, NPC's are married over and over and we have the last days of Rome.

Giraffon · May 2015

JamilaRaj wrote: »

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Nah, everyone would just have to buy their own bride in cash shop. There could be several different models.

Imagine how much time people would spend if they were provided the character generator to create their spouse after they bought them in the cash shop.

c.p.garrett1993_ESO · May 2015

JamilaRaj wrote: »

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Nah, everyone would just have to buy their own bride in cash shop. There could be several different models.

I don't know about the cash shop but...

Giraffon wrote: »

JamilaRaj wrote: »

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Nah, everyone would just have to buy their own bride in cash shop. There could be several different models.

Imagine how much time people would spend if they were provided the character generator to create their spouse after they bought them in the cash shop.

It would be great to be given full character creation for your spouse, rather than from an NPC.
You could then pick a personality set and that would decide dialogue.

I'm not sure I would use the system, unless there was a shop or other benefits like Skyrim, but it would certainly be a good option for those interested.

Pallmor · May 2015

MornaBaine wrote: »

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Why would it necessarily entail polygamy? Ever play SWTOR? Everyone has the same companions and you can even be romantically involved with some of them. I've yet to see someone run up to another character with the same companion as them and yell, "What do you think you're doing with MY man????" Though, gotta admit, that would be pretty funny. But really, it's no different than the silliness of EVERYONE being the Vestige, the one true hero that saves Tamriel and defeats Molag Bal.

Wait, you mean *I* wasn't the only one who saved Tamriel from Molag Bal??

YOU LIED TO ME ZOS, YOU LIED!!!

lihentian · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

basically you will get a "clone" of that npc in your house.. and he/she will have something additional to say. runs a little shop for you, and perhaps occasionally cook meal / craft a weapon/armor for you~~

Gidorick · May 2015

I have a concept I haven't posted regarding this concept where your house has 'slots' for NPCs and pets. NPCs could be given jobs so that they could autocraft items for you while you're away... among other things. I figured getting the house should be first priority.

c.p.garrett1993_ESO · May 2015

Gidorick wrote: »

I have a concept I haven't posted regarding this concept where your house has 'slots' for NPCs and pets. NPCs could be given jobs so that they could autocraft items for you while you're away... among other things. I figured getting the house should be first priority.

As much as I enjoy character creation, I would definitely love the opportunity to create a customized house and NPCs. Adding on to my previous suggestions with your spouse it would be pretty great to be able to "hire" and then create your own chef, smith, clothier, etc.

Gidorick · May 2015

c.p.garrett1993_ESO wrote: »

Gidorick wrote: »

I have a concept I haven't posted regarding this concept where your house has 'slots' for NPCs and pets. NPCs could be given jobs so that they could autocraft items for you while you're away... among other things. I figured getting the house should be first priority.

As much as I enjoy character creation, I would definitely love the opportunity to create a customized house and NPCs. Adding on to my previous suggestions with your spouse it would be pretty great to be able to "hire" and then create your own chef, smith, clothier, etc.

Exactly. Have a whole "family".

2000 Crowns per character slot.

c.p.garrett1993_ESO · May 2015

Gidorick wrote: »

c.p.garrett1993_ESO wrote: »

Gidorick wrote: »

I have a concept I haven't posted regarding this concept where your house has 'slots' for NPCs and pets. NPCs could be given jobs so that they could autocraft items for you while you're away... among other things. I figured getting the house should be first priority.

As much as I enjoy character creation, I would definitely love the opportunity to create a customized house and NPCs. Adding on to my previous suggestions with your spouse it would be pretty great to be able to "hire" and then create your own chef, smith, clothier, etc.

Exactly. Have a whole "family".

2000 Crowns per character slot.

I would be fine with it if it required a subscription.
If it required the crown store I wouldn't bother, unless they provided at least 3-4 slots to start with.
That would be enough for a spouse, and 2-3 extras. Anything else could be done via the store.
As long as nothing were to be offered that you can't do yourself, I would be fine with this.
Any hired craftsmen would merely be a convenience. Nothing more.

snarky72pub19_ESO · May 2015

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

(Emphasis added)

Throughout all my time adventuring in Tamriel I've yet to run across a single child in all the realms. Tamriel is CHILDLESS people! CHILDLESS!! We are the last generation. Who exactly are we saving the world for? Might as well let the bad guys win.

stewhead2ub17_ESO · May 2015

I took the OP to mean marriage to already existing NPC's in game, not the creation of NPC's.

newtinmpls · May 2015

stewhead2ub17_ESO wrote: »

But those were single player games. How would this even work in a mmo? Tamriel: the land of polygamy??

Works for me.

Gidorick · May 2015

snarky72pub19_ESO wrote: »

MornaBaine wrote: »

Since this is a part of some of the previous TES games (marrying NPCs) yeah I think it would be neat if they'd include it. Also, the ability to adopt children as in Skyrim. But... don't hold your breath.

(Emphasis added)

Throughout all my time adventuring in Tamriel I've yet to run across a single child in all the realms. Tamriel is CHILDLESS people! CHILDLESS!! We are the last generation. Who exactly are we saving the world for? Might as well let the bad guys win.

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/161465/no-children-in-eso-hermaeus-mora-knows-why/p1

Thymos · May 2015

lihentian wrote: »

Since many people asking for a housing system.. wouldn't it be great if we could marry a npc? True we have ring of mara, but that is mostly about exp bonus, and not much of immersion

It's as much immersion as you want it to be. There are plenty of RPers out there that actually use it as quite a bit of immersion. Just because it isn't your preference does not mean it is completely not immersive.

lihentian · May 2015

Thymos wrote: »

lihentian wrote: »

Since many people asking for a housing system.. wouldn't it be great if we could marry a npc? True we have ring of mara, but that is mostly about exp bonus, and not much of immersion

It's as much immersion as you want it to be. There are plenty of RPers out there that actually use it as quite a bit of immersion. Just because it isn't your preference does not mean it is completely not immersive.

no i mean, you don't actually go to the temple of mara like in skyrim.. nor is there any ceremony.. sure you could roleplay without anything, but there aren't much immersion by design. or you believe the fact that one person can be marry multiple time is very immersive?