The Armchair Developer Comes to ESO Live

SatchmoJones · July 2015

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hey folks, just a quick note. Some of the replies to this thread, while totally fine questions, are not the intent of this upcoming ESO Live segment. At the heart of it, we will be discussing what it takes to implement a specific type of new feature or system in a game like ESO, not answering whether or not it will ever be in ESO.

We will be discussing why we cant implement your ideas, "Armchair Developer" is very condescending its like on Monday at work when everyone over analyzes a football game, and people say well don't be a "Armchair Quarterback" And yes I see what you did there ZOS.

Gidorick · July 2015

SatchmoJones wrote: »

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hey folks, just a quick note. Some of the replies to this thread, while totally fine questions, are not the intent of this upcoming ESO Live segment. At the heart of it, we will be discussing what it takes to implement a specific type of new feature or system in a game like ESO, not answering whether or not it will ever be in ESO.

We will be discussing why we cant implement your ideas, "Armchair Developer" is very condescending its like on Monday at work when everyone over analyzes a football game, and people say well don't be a "Armchair Quarterback" And yes I see what you did there ZOS.

Yea, I never cared for the "armchair developer" moniker... even though it's connotations are pretty accurate. hehe.

Has there been any mention when the next segment will "air"?

Ender_Darken · July 2015

Howdy Folks! Just finished downloading this game about 23 hours ago and ain't shut it off yet

FireDemon · July 2015

For consoles.
A better more tidy bank system.
A world chat.
A reply button in messages.
A better way to select a player near you for emotes and group /guild invites.
A small radar map.
When on map guildies show up like they doin in groups.
Option to change button layouts.
More information. Player stats. Damage dealt.Fire resistance information.
The name of a players guild below/above there name.
All platforms.
More pvp content like guild wars or arenas.
Useful pets like a bag carrier.
Guild housing.
Guild skills.
Personal housing, could grow my own food mats.

Anymore people?

FireDemon · July 2015

Couple more for console lol.
Sent message history.
Purchase history sales history in the guild stores.

Slonekb05 · July 2015

Summary: First off i love the game, having said that there are some big problems. Firstly the game's LV1-50 feels like a single player game with other players running around getting in your way. Right now what we have is a MMO with no need for other ppl. Outside of a group dungeon, the content is so easy its down right trivial, you don't ever "need" to group, so players just become annoying/unnecessary to come across. This lack of difficulty also makes you not even care about what your doing on a quest, you almost get the mentality of "well, lets just get this over with." An difficulty increase is needed so players are a welcomed site rather than a buzz kill ruining your dungeons. Lv 1-50 has so much good content but seems wasted because of this, I understand being able to Solo, but Solo everything with ease? if you want to go that direction, give us an option for instance delvs/dungeons.

1. PVE difficulty .
This is a huge issue, while the story is good, the combat is no challenge at all. There is no reason to have to make tactical choices based on if your playing solo or in duo/group. You can slap any skills together with any base equipment and be a god(Example: able to kill 3-4mobs at a time that are 5 Lv's higher than you, Even able to kill 1-2 mobs at a time 15-20lvs higher). Either a change needs to be made to the overall difficulty or you need to be able to choose an option to level scale quests/dungeons/increase difficultly, this will allow players to customize there experience and make lower zones/quests worth while (There is the occasional good fight, which is what i would love to see a lot more of)

2. Adding Instance dungeons.
Yes this is an MMO and you expect to see playing roaming the world. But what ends up happening is you walk into a random dungeon and are met with 4 players already inside who have cleared the enemy's and boss away. I cant tell you how often i am in a duo with my brother and i say this phrase" Lets give it 3-4min, 4players just ran through" My suggestion is add an option so that each dungeon (All Dungeons/Delvs) that requires you to zone into them, Can be played Public (default) or in a Instance (solo/group). When You go to zone in it should prompt you with a choice.

Thank you for the read.

D382H · July 2015

The most important thing for me is a library of all previously read books/notes not just Lore Books.

In Oblivion and Skyrim I kept at least 1 copy of every note/book I came across and that meant looking for a home real quick to store all my books / notes :P

Thresser · July 2015

houses that are allow permissions for access only to your or who you specify (guild/friends) and then can't access your storage areas without your permission.
a world auction house that spans the factions in a single unit in all the banks to help with ingame profit and getting materials needed would be very nice.
institute new areas that are faction only and some that are faction melding.

Thresser · July 2015

crossbows should be a form a bow that is singlehanded that you can duel wield, would make for a more viable bow class for the night blades and those that really just want to use bows on every facet.

Marbelo18 · July 2015

I have three changes in mind that are already popular ideas but my favorite ones. i think these things would make this game much more amazing so I'd like to know what it would take for them to happen. One of course a central auction house, maybe it doesn't have to be one gigantic one maybe they would be separate ones for each major city. But i do see how a change like that would have unforeseeable possibly negative consequences to the economy.

Second would be player housing, that would be an awesome feature which could add tons of content without having to really add huge amounts, like the grinding of resources to create housing, upgrading, and so many other features that could be thought of.

lastly I'd like to know what it would take to make a change to the group finder, i know with developing stuff can seem like a simple change to people without knowledge of it. So im wondering what would it take to add a group finder listing feature along side the queue. So you can post and find groups in the listing section, even could list a certain activity not already on the queue system. But still keep the queue system which would give players options, and clear up the queue system from people using the list which would make queuing quicker. Well thanks hope my post gets read! keep up the good work, loving this on console and believe you guys will just make it better over time.

JBsnow404 · July 2015

I was wondering if there is an ETA for the shield dye's?
Will there also be weapon dye's and could we get better colour changes for the special helmet and pauldron sets that you get from doing the pledges. They just look really ugly with my other armor because the colours aren't the same.
I would really like to know if and when this is comming to the game.

On an other note, how about them wolf pets...

Elektrakosh · July 2015

I don't know if this is possible or been said before but I'd like the possibility of private servers.
I'd like the opportunity to actually finish a quest with a group or on my own without folk killing the boss/stealing kills before I can do it.
Yes it's an mmo but its frustrating when you take an age levelling up your character or werewolf and having to compete with other people. Saying to me do quests to level up steadily is fine but not doable especially if you have a hero swoop in and one shot your quest kill. I like the good Samaritan attitude of some people and appreciate it but it nerfs your levelling.

Exp gain needs an overhaul in my opinion also and seems pitiful at low levels even if you help take down a larger mob you don't seem to gain anything. I understand that lower levels get a fixed gain but I can only seem to level up at slightly less than 1/2 level per hour. If exp is based only on kills... No wonder I have a hard time due to the first suggestion problems.

One more thing, group icons need to be shown on compass. I have lost my group too many times and can only locate the crown (leader) at any one time. Colours would be good as white merges with other white icons. I understand that group members are supposed to be "carrot" shaped? So far I have not seen them.

Whether you have had these addressed or not I apologise for bringing it up again. I can't simply play this game at a later time to avoid the legions of other players. We all need to sleep.
If you read it and think if its good or not, great! Thanks for reading it. May it give you some food for thought.

Kronosphere · July 2015

awesome idea! few id like talked about are:

1. item seach npc. pay him a small amount of gold and an item name and he will list if ANY guild stores have the item, a location and a price. kinda like a tracker type deal for items you want.

2. arena 1v1/2v2 deal pvp

Lleksu · July 2015

JBsnow404 wrote: »

I was wondering if there is an ETA for the shield dye's?
Will there also be weapon dye's and could we get better colour changes for the special helmet and pauldron sets that you get from doing the pledges. They just look really ugly with my other armor because the colours aren't the same.
I would really like to know if and when this is comming to the game.

On an other note, how about them wolf pets...

< Rilly wants a wolf pet!

lunarsyed · July 2015

plz implement styles. like i check these armor in my inventory, it will help alot if u could also see what style it is along with all the other info of the piece of the equipment. it will also help loot the correct pieces of the style that u are trying to complete, such as altmer, breton or yokudan or primal.

Elektrakosh · July 2015

Also.... The up and coming Imperial City dlc. Why is there no strictly pve areas only? I cannot for the life of me do PvP side nor do I like it in any shape or form.

If you can't do this can we not simply have the buffs and advancements with a new map for those who would rather do PvE?
Please don't forget about the PvE warriors, we need love too!

clyde72nrb19_ESO · July 2015

Hello everyone I tried the game in beta and I did not like anything, a combat style woody ghotic or games of 2000 old really bad, then told friends that it was all better, I wanted to know if the combat is still woody prevented slow, and especially if there are at least subtitles in Italian in my language, after the catch of GW2 do not intend to ever again buy a game entirely in English where there are even subtitles in my language, I heard rumors that he was ESO.IT doing the translation, I would like to know if it is complete or has been abandoned or if ZeniMax intends to translate the game in the future with my own language, if not, then the game if you can keep me and many of my friends do not ever will purchase in English.
thank you and hello.

Elektrakosh · July 2015

Could you have an alternative lock pick option to Skyrim style as I cannot use the current system no matter how hard I try. It's gotten to the point where I want to quit and sell my game as this current system is frustrating and cannot advance to finish my quest in Ebonheart. Other players have given me help on how to unlock but to no avail.

Yes, I may be the only one but I feel isolated and upset that one simple lock has disheartened me to ever want to play this game again.

wraith808 · July 2015

Elektrakosh wrote: »

Could you have an alternative lock pick option to Skyrim style as I cannot use the current system no matter how hard I try. It's gotten to the point where I want to quit and sell my game as this current system is frustrating and cannot advance to finish my quest in Ebonheart. Other players have given me help on how to unlock but to no avail.

Yes, I may be the only one but I feel isolated and upset that one simple lock has disheartened me to ever want to play this game again.

Some people have misunderstood the lock pick mechanism- I'm not sure if you're experiencing the same misunderstanding. It's a simple click and release puzzle; a lot simpler than skyrim once you understand.

Click on a pin- and do not move your mouse/controller. Wait until it begins to wobble, and then release it.

A good video tutorial is at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BILC6puD-w

koby-xxrwb17_ESO · July 2015

What is the incredibly valid reason that we haven't been given as to why people can exploit bugs to receive little to no damage in PVP and not have any repercussions? Would it hurt these poor players immersion if they had to play the game on an equal playing field as everyone else?

Uneed2Stop · July 2015

WHY THE HECK DOES ESO LIVE NOT DO THE "ASK US ANYTHING" SEGMENT ANYMORE?!?!?! It was my most look looked forward to part of the show......

Uneed2Stop · July 2015

spoqster wrote: »

Add trophies and disguises to the collections system, so they don't clog up the inventory.

Disguises
Add the disguise to the collection system as a reward if we complete the quest without consuming the disguise (either by not using it or by not getting caught while wearing it).

Trophies
Trophies should be account-bound. Given that the dyes they unlock are account-bound anyway, I don't see the need to have character specific trophies.

THIS.

Elektrakosh · July 2015

Journal entries for finished or abandoned quests would be nice. I can't count how many times I may have missed abandoned quests due to being too low a level when started and needed a clutter free quest indicator to do quests at my level. being able to find the place area an NPC is to re initiate the quest is impossible and having pen and paper to hand is not always doable.

Group member markers on the compass would also be nice. The leader gets a crown but unless you're in close proximity to a group member, you can't see them.

Kissmeplz · July 2015

Of all the crafts to level up so far Enchanting has been one of the longest slowest and most costly craft to level. It is also one of the only ones where deconstruction is not entirely as easy as for example cloth, wood and metal crafts. Yes sure glyphs do drop, yes they can be broken down to gain a small amount of craft experience.

So some ideas and maybe suggestions...

An ability to remove glyphs from items, make it a percentage chance maybe, include a new line for skill points to increase removal chances, even a solvent maybe (the more solvent you add the better the chance to remove the glyph?)

Another craft I would think maybe great is Accessories (Jewelry, Traps even, Camp Sites, Travel Boosts) These things may require a combination of already available resources in metal, cloth and wood, even provisioning.

AardvarkChips · July 2015

Hi all. There are a few things I'd like to see in the game.

One is a system to allow us to decide whether to create an alt character or just devote that character's 60 inventory slots to our bank. I feel like a lot of the serious merchants use multiple alts for storage. All that logging on and off can't be good for the server, so if we could just flip a simple "character/inventory" switch, we'd have the same amount of storage as we would with the alt, but without having to do so much logging in and out. I figure there's no real down side. How feasible would something like that be?

Also, I'd love to see us be able to make containers for selling/trading items, perhaps in the form of a passive when reaching level 50 in a particular craft. For instance, if I go out and create armor and weapons from a combination of two different sets, maybe some related jewelry, and want to sell it in my guild store, I have no way to keep it together. Rather than post it piecemeal and have some pieces sold while others are now useless, I think being able to package it and sell it as one item, would be a good thing. I assume it would be feasible, in the same way the sealed urns from Coldharbour work.

The last is something I think may help with the continual crashing issue at workstations. I've noticed that crashes at workstations seem to consistently occur during the cinematic spin when I activate the station. Specifically, they seem to stutter at the moment the system is trying to remove my helmet for the visual effect. In the settings, there is a feature to hide helmet. I don't know if this is what the system uses for workstation effect, but I hoped it would be possible to add a "disable cinematic effect at workstations" switch, which would stop the visual and go straight into the menu. Those who don't have any crashing problems need not change, but those of us who do would have a way to ease the burden of activation.

Hopefully some of this is possible. I think it would enhance the game and smooth it out at the same time.

Olivierko · July 2015

Communication through the API as I previously asked for here.

Would benefit the addon community greatly.

dbwhip · July 2015

New to the game and looking for a place to provide feedback/ask about solo play. I find the MMO thundering herd (esp late in the day) off-putting. Is there a plan to develop a solo version of this along lines of Skyrim and Oblivion? (also, I don't see those titles available for X-box One)?

I find the game interesting but I am not a "group" gamer and don't see myself sticking with this unless I can play in a version that does not have the thundering herd annoyance. Virtual reality version of High School just does not grab me.

I will probably stick with this until the new Star Wars and Fallout games come out (and if they are MMO only as well...its back to Xbox360 stand alone's!) but without a solo variant, I will be moving on soon (as I did with Destiny, although that was just an inane non-story).

V/R
Retired Guy

veluccia · July 2015

Here's the idea I would like to see addressed:

The game has got plenty of incentives for people to be jerks. You can steal, murder, gank, and now steal stones from other players in the IC. There are already plenty of jerks and they can ruin the game, so why encourage them?

I would really like to see some game incentives for people to be noble, kind, merciful and heroic. You know, like the character we're supposedly playing who has saved all of Tamriel.

What I'd like best is some way that you can give some kind of a credit to another player who does something nice for you, like rezzing you in PVP when you're not part of their group, giving you the last trait you need to finish your armor set, jumping in to help you kill a bunch of welwas without stealing your voidstone node after, or any random act of heroic-ness (heroicality? heroicivism?) that excites your gratitude.

Maybe these credits could collect towards a defensive bonus, or towards a skill line that is the opposite of legerdemain.

Of course I immediately see the weakness of this idea. Players will have their guildies give them these credits without having earned them just to get the bonus. But maybe someone can improve on my idea.

Elektrakosh · August 2015

I would like the option of my blacksmith character to be able to repair armour and make lockpicks.

I would also like my armour not to be damaged in battle while I'm in my werewolf form.

Boonie · August 2015

Portable cooking fire!