I get why all the "old and bold" are upset and oppose this idea, but lets consider new players coming into the game. They already have and insurmountable CP difference that you long time players get, rewarding you for your time played, but for those of us who love crafting, we basically are prevented from catching up - 8months to a year is a ridiculous game time, and everything will (should) have changed during that period.
A more practical solution may be that one of the benefits of subscription reduces research time? Another idea would be to make it a flat time for each item (4-8hrs) regardless of how many you have. Then to reward older players, every item crafted adds to a crafting CP tree, that gives an increased chance to to upgrade in quality. Old players are rewarded and save matts, newer crafters can still compete, but have to pay a little more to get upgrade materials.
This extra long research time is another slap in the face, discouragement to new players, and you need to keep new players to keep the game alive. To keep the game alive, ZOS need to earn money, and they do this through subscriptions or the crown shop.
ha lol a deadra heart i have 2 hundred in my bank. I have put stacks of them in my guild bank and helped out my friends by giving them deadric and ancient elf motifs. people charge for some crafting as it takes time i spent 2 hours the other night trying to get a potent nirncrux.From comments I keep seeing, people are just against this because it makes the items less valuable. Why the hell are people so worried about making in-game money instead of helping their fellow gamers?!?! I've crafted Daedric armor for someone before using my own Daedra Hearts and took nothing in exchange because I help others the way everyone should. Those people that charge for absolutely everything, are just as greedy as the gaming corporations have become. It's pathetic.
From comments I keep seeing, people are just against this because it makes the items less valuable. Why the hell are people so worried about making in-game money instead of helping their fellow gamers?!?! I've crafted Daedric armor for someone before using my own Daedra Hearts and took nothing in exchange because I help others the way everyone should. Those people that charge for absolutely everything, are just as greedy as the gaming corporations have become. It's pathetic.
I_killed_Vivec wrote: »From comments I keep seeing, people are just against this because it makes the items less valuable. Why the hell are people so worried about making in-game money instead of helping their fellow gamers?!?! I've crafted Daedric armor for someone before using my own Daedra Hearts and took nothing in exchange because I help others the way everyone should. Those people that charge for absolutely everything, are just as greedy as the gaming corporations have become. It's pathetic.
How very altruistic of you, wanting to pay real money to the greedy gaming corporations just so that you have the ability to craft for others...
Why not just do the research like everyone else has to?
That way you can still craft for others for free and you don't have to give cash to the greedy gaming corporation (whose game you decided to purchase).
Your argument started off being that it took too long and you wanted to pay for a short cut. Now you just want to give away gear?
I'm calling bluff!
bertenburnyb16_ESO wrote: »stop with all the crownstore ideas, thats terrible
just be patient, like verybody else had to be
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »Researching is a huge pain. It's already a pain to get the items (nirncrux) I'd love to be able to pay to have it done quickly.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
they had to wait that long why are you special?
also twice born star is terrible
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »
@TechnicalGeezer I refer you to the comment I've quoted.
I agree with this completely. The timer on the research thing seems completely unnecessary. At least have the time it takes depend on the trait itself rather than how many traits you have already researched.
Best trait in the game = nirncrux.
The fact that you could research this in an hour, if you didn't already know any traits, just seems ridiculous.
Sithisvoid wrote: »Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
I'm a new PS4 player and I can craft plenty of sets right now. ESO plus limits it to 30 days max research time as well but i still haven't hit more than a 3 day time. I'm wearing 4 pieces of two sets i crafted in light/heavy armor and can craft medium as well. Just keep at it
Lucky you. By the time you can craft it, you will have realized that this set is only remotely useful for very specialized builds. Most builds will reap much more benefit from using a combination of other sets, mostly foregoing 5-piece bonuses in order to stack more 2/3/4 piece bonuses from several sets.Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »Sithisvoid wrote: »Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
I'm a new PS4 player and I can craft plenty of sets right now. ESO plus limits it to 30 days max research time as well but i still haven't hit more than a 3 day time. I'm wearing 4 pieces of two sets i crafted in light/heavy armor and can craft medium as well. Just keep at it
I'm talking about the 9 trait set that you craft in Craglorn. You need to know all traits for every item you craft for that set.
You know how long it takes to learn all 9 traits on a single item (with all passives)? about 2 months.
Imagine having to do that for 5 items (for the set bonus). You can research 3 things at a time, so 4 months would be spent learning all of the traits.
What if you wanted to craft 2 additional pieces of armor in a different set? or maybe a few weapons? Another 2 months down the drain.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
they had to wait that long why are you special?
also twice born star is terrible
I never once said I should get special treatment. I said that PC players have a year's worth of advantage over console players and that it isn't fair. Especially considering that TIME is the only thing hindering our progress in the crafting professions.
In general it should take less time. Assuming ZOS actually went and reduced the research times, you realise that EVERYONE aside from the people who had already done it would benefit, right?
I get it. You don't want your amazing achievement to be devalued, but just because it was difficult for you that doesn't mean it has to be difficult for everybody else!
Cherryblossom wrote: »So at the begining when I'm learning I can learn really easily, but as I become a master crafter it becomes much harder. Honestly complete nonsense
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
they had to wait that long why are you special?
also twice born star is terrible
I never once said I should get special treatment. I said that PC players have a year's worth of advantage over console players and that it isn't fair. Especially considering that TIME is the only thing hindering our progress in the crafting professions.
In general it should take less time. Assuming ZOS actually went and reduced the research times, you realise that EVERYONE aside from the people who had already done it would benefit, right?
I get it. You don't want your amazing achievement to be devalued, but just because it was difficult for you that doesn't mean it has to be difficult for everybody else!
From comments I keep seeing, people are just against this because it makes the items less valuable. Why the hell are people so worried about making in-game money instead of helping their fellow gamers?!?! I've crafted Daedric armor for someone before using my own Daedra Hearts and took nothing in exchange because I help others the way everyone should. Those people that charge for absolutely everything, are just as greedy as the gaming corporations have become. It's pathetic.
Azurephoenix999 wrote: »Azurephoenix999 wrote: »I still think it should take less time. If all research times were halved (thereby meaning it'd take approx. six months to max everything) then it'd be more achievable.
The problem I have is that I want to craft the twice born star set, but I can't purely because I'm a console player.
PC players have a HUGE advantage over us. Just because we don't have cross-platform play that doesn't make it any less unfair.
The PC transferred people are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE GAME that can craft these sets atm and they will be until July of next year! I don't care if they're a minority, they still got one hell of a head start and they're going to spend the next year profitting off of it!
I'm not saying that you should be able to buy traits from the cash shop, I'm saying that:
- It should, in general, take less time to research traits
- The time it takes to research traits should depend on the trait and not how many other traits the character has already learned
This is nothing more than a waiting game in which PC players are over a year ahead. Don't keep telling me that I just can't be bothered, I just think that having to wait that long shouldn't be necessary. There should at least be another method of learning the traits.
they had to wait that long why are you special?
also twice born star is terrible
I never once said I should get special treatment. I said that PC players have a year's worth of advantage over console players and that it isn't fair. Especially considering that TIME is the only thing hindering our progress in the crafting professions.
In general it should take less time. Assuming ZOS actually went and reduced the research times, you realise that EVERYONE aside from the people who had already done it would benefit, right?
I get it. You don't want your amazing achievement to be devalued, but just because it was difficult for you that doesn't mean it has to be difficult for everybody else!
Yes, you are asking for special treatment. You want the rules to be changed to make it easier for you. That is the definition of wanting special treatment.
Also, yes, it does have to be as difficult for everybody else. You speak of wanting things to be fair but you seem to think that fair only applies to you getting things faster.
What is fair about your getting to complete research on all traits considerably faster than the people who had no choice but to spend the best part of a year trying to do it? Nothing is fair about that.
So no. I have no desire to see this in this game. ZOS has already given crafters enough of a kicking. We don't need them lining up to take another shot at it. I would say that I am sorry that I feel I have to come out in so vehemently against this idea... but I'm not. I just want things to remain fair.
PC players were not to blame for the console delays. Why are you wanting to devalue our achievement and punish us for ZOS's inability to finish the job?