How Player Housing Could Work

MartyVendetta27 · June 2015

So, if you're like me, you're probably lamenting the lack of player housing in ESO. It's an understandable omission however, when you consider the obstacles that the devs face in implementing such systems (enough space that 100 players aren't constantly going to the same building with a different instance, where they would add the buildings, etc.)

But there is a simple AND creative solution to this: personal pocket realms of oblivion.

The way I see it working is that you would earn the trust of one of the Daedra/Aedra and they give you the opportunity to own a small piece of their personal realm. Each Daedra/Aedra's realm would have it's own aesthetic and surrounding flora/fauna, and the rest would work just like the Hearthfire expansion from Skyrim.

So, what do you think? How could this idea be improved? Perhaps a guild could buy a larger plot of land allowing for a large guild hall and a certain number of mass population buildings, allowing guild members to have their own "apartments" within the realm, or even your own manor if you're important enough in the guild.

The_Sadist · June 2015

This topic has indeed been discussed and argued at length

See:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/170655/housing-suggestion
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/145287/another-housing-suggestion-a-3-phase-release-plan
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/158619/housing-another-thing-daoc-got-right-and-why-it-should-be-adapted-to-eso-eventually

Search is your friend! http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/search?Search=house+suggestion

MartyVendetta27 · June 2015

The_Sadist wrote: »

This topic has indeed been discussed and argued at length

See:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/170655/housing-suggestion
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/145287/another-housing-suggestion-a-3-phase-release-plan
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/158619/housing-another-thing-daoc-got-right-and-why-it-should-be-adapted-to-eso-eventually

Search is your friend! http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/search?Search=house+suggestion

i like how you linked multiple threads, each time with a person creating their own thread for their own idea, and then use that to somehow chastise my own thread doing the same thing as your reference threads.

my idea is a separate and different idea from each of those, with the daedric planes. so it was cool for them to make multiple discussions about it, and reference their own threads in the others, but somehow now mine isn't?

if you're not here to contribute or discuss, just belittle with your passive aggressive "search is your friend!" just move along, i don't have time for you.

such negativity on these boards, ugh.

The_Sadist · June 2015

MartyVendetta27 wrote: »

The_Sadist wrote: »

This topic has indeed been discussed and argued at length

See:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/170655/housing-suggestion
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/145287/another-housing-suggestion-a-3-phase-release-plan
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/158619/housing-another-thing-daoc-got-right-and-why-it-should-be-adapted-to-eso-eventually

Search is your friend! http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/search?Search=house+suggestion

i like how you linked multiple threads, each time with a person creating their own thread for their own idea, and then use that to somehow chastise my own thread doing the same thing as your reference threads.

my idea is a separate and different idea from each of those, with the daedric planes. so it was cool for them to make multiple discussions about it, and reference their own threads in the others, but somehow now mine isn't?

if you're not here to contribute or discuss, just belittle with your passive aggressive "search is your friend!" just move along, i don't have time for you.

such negativity on these boards, ugh.

I did indeed link multiple threads, with the last thread having several pages of discussion and suggestion. I'm not chastising you, nor is it my intention, most new people here don't know a search function exists so I'm just making them aware. If you felt attacked, for whatever reason, I apologise.

Apples and oranges, really. Adding some lore into the suggestion is always welcome, but ultimately it's the same suggestion constantly echoed in the general discussion, as seen via the search function.

I've done my part, so I guess I'll take my passive aggressive negativity elsewhere! Because that's a thing.

MartyVendetta27 · June 2015

The_Sadist wrote: »

MartyVendetta27 wrote: »

The_Sadist wrote: »

This topic has indeed been discussed and argued at length

See:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/170655/housing-suggestion
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/145287/another-housing-suggestion-a-3-phase-release-plan
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/158619/housing-another-thing-daoc-got-right-and-why-it-should-be-adapted-to-eso-eventually

Search is your friend! http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/search?Search=house+suggestion

i like how you linked multiple threads, each time with a person creating their own thread for their own idea, and then use that to somehow chastise my own thread doing the same thing as your reference threads.

my idea is a separate and different idea from each of those, with the daedric planes. so it was cool for them to make multiple discussions about it, and reference their own threads in the others, but somehow now mine isn't?

if you're not here to contribute or discuss, just belittle with your passive aggressive "search is your friend!" just move along, i don't have time for you.

such negativity on these boards, ugh.

I did indeed link multiple threads, with the last thread having several pages of discussion and suggestion. I'm not chastising you, nor is it my intention, most new people here don't know a search function exists so I'm just making them aware. If you felt attacked, for whatever reason, I apologise.

Apples and oranges, really. Adding some lore into the suggestion is always welcome, but ultimately it's the same suggestion constantly echoed in the general discussion, as seen via the search function.

I've done my part, so I guess I'll take my passive aggressive negativity elsewhere! Because that's a thing.

my sincerest apologies then, truly. i've encountered so much asshattery on here, and with the medium of text-based communication not really expressing tone or intent, it's always so easy to read into things wrong.

seriously though, my bad. i erect the spine of regret.

SerDinadan · July 2015

Placing the housing in Oblivion is a good idea and would allow for limitless possibilities. Rift has a housing dimension system, and since it's in another dimension there are very little limits placed on what you can build. Players there have created some very unique dimensions, one that comes to mind is an obstacle course / maze that a player created.

Banky71 · July 2015

I think they should just provide an endless supply of bunk beds.

EQBallzz · July 2015

I don't think the problem is lore or logistics. There are several things they could do to implement housing. It's not like they would do it if only they could think of how. The real problem is they can't even release the content they announced a year ago let alone stuff that isn't even on their radar.

Quakecon this year not only had nothing new from last Quakecon but was missing some of the major things they announced last time. They are going backwards on "content to release" so I wouldn't hold my breath on things they haven't even said were in the pipeline.

Cazzaxal · July 2015

Although, there is this location looks like it is prepped for player housing in grahtwood, East of haven wayshrine, but its been there since release day

if you want to get inside the compound there are some boxs on the north wall

Gidorick · July 2015

Gidorick wrote: »

I too feel having oblivion lots is a cop out. What daedric prince would allow this? What if I don't worship Daedra? I like the idea of it being an OPTION in a much broader housing system but not what the housing system is based on. I would also prefer it if an oblivion lot is tied to a specific daedric prince and should be a reward for loyal service. make oblivion lots something players can strive to achieve.

Here was my post on Homes a while back: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/145287/another-housing-suggestion-a-3-phase-release-plan

Violynne · July 2015

MartyVendetta27 wrote: »

...when you consider the obstacles that the devs face in implementing such systems (enough space that 100 players aren't constantly going to the same building with a different instance, where they would add the buildings, etc.)

Disagree. ESO can easily implement a player's home off server, meaning the code base is stored locally. This way, there's no server load to contend with and every player's storage and setup is unique.

However, there has to be a trade-off, meaning items stored in the house can't be used in-game. If you store mats or gold, then you can't access them through crafting. It's a trade off I'm willing to make.

I do have to admit I miss sleeping in beds. I guess I got used to "immersive" playing. I'd like to eat at inns, but in this game, I can't even sit at a table and get served. I miss that.

At any rate, put me down for +1 in player housing. One thing I enjoy about (most of) Bethesda's games are the customizing we can do in home. I just hope the placement issue from Skyrim isn't carried over. Never could understand why things I try to place turned upside down, or how leaving the house and re-entering had all my stuff on the floor.

Mashille · July 2015

Plz see My Housing ideas on my 'Evolving ESO' series.

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en-GB/discussion/172984/evolving-eso-part-2-housing-guild-halls#latest