Why doesn't ESO have area themed music?

itaybrodskyb16_ESO · October 2015

In my opinion it would have been better and each zone would feel more unique and have its own vibe instead of everything feeling similar. One good example is WoW.

NewBlacksmurf · October 2015

TES doesn't either

itaybrodskyb16_ESO · October 2015

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

TES doesn't either

so... it doesn't mean that ESO wouldn't be better of with the other option. Plus, ESO, unlike all other TES games, has actual zones.

NewBlacksmurf · October 2015

itaybrodskyb16_ESO wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

TES doesn't either

so... it doesn't mean that ESO wouldn't be better of with the other option. Plus, ESO, unlike all other TES games, has actual zones.

The game design intent is to mimic TES in every way possible on a server based game

Pyr0xyrecuprotite · October 2015

I don't get what the OP means by his question? Port in to Craglorn, Coldharbor or enter Cyrodiil - they have their own music. Many zones do. What's the issue?

Kuroinu · October 2015

Pyr0xyrecuprotite wrote: »

I don't get what the OP means by his question? Port in to Craglorn, Coldharbor or enter Cyrodiil - they have their own music. Many zones do. What's the issue?

Most of the music is very "samey", remixes of the same music and music with the same tone.

Callous2208 · October 2015

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

itaybrodskyb16_ESO wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

TES doesn't either

so... it doesn't mean that ESO wouldn't be better of with the other option. Plus, ESO, unlike all other TES games, has actual zones.

The game design intent is to mimic TES in every way possible on a server based game

I feel this is probably the reason. More bards I say!

Surragard · October 2015

Expansion packs are usually a good chance for MMO's to add some new music. I haven't heard anything about Orsinium adding any score to the game but you never know. This probably depends a lot on what the contract was with Brad Derrick, however. We don't know if he's signed up for any extra music.

Uneed2Stop · October 2015

I agree. Atleast put MORE music. I feel like I've heard the same ambient music 500000000000 times. it gets a tad boring. Even in Skyrim and oblivion there were enough songs that i didn't ever get bored of them, especially oblivion. The same songs over and over felt great in that game. And WoW dont even get me started. Icecrown music OMFG IT WAS EPIC. Shoalazar basin!!!!! Vash'jir!! They nailed the music so freakin hard in that game.

Conquers · October 2015

I notice different music in certain areas like IC
Orsinium has a new soundtrack

Kuroinu · October 2015

As new DLC zones are added they will have different music I'm sure. It's really just the base game that lacks musical variety, too bad that's a large part of the game at the moment lol.

UltimaJoe777 · October 2015

itaybrodskyb16_ESO wrote: »

In my opinion it would have been better and each zone would feel more unique and have its own vibe instead of everything feeling similar. One good example is WoW.

Define "zone", because technically "zones" are divided into 2 categories: Underground and Aboveground. Beyond that the division is between areas such as Auridon, Stonefalls, and Glenumbra.

LeoTheBatiamigo · October 2015

I like the music how it is, reminds me of past Elder Scrolls games

Acrolas · October 2015

I just stream metal or dubstep so it feels like I'm playing a real-live YouTube video.

Kuroinu · October 2015

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

itaybrodskyb16_ESO wrote: »

In my opinion it would have been better and each zone would feel more unique and have its own vibe instead of everything feeling similar. One good example is WoW.

Define "zone", because technically "zones" are divided into 2 categories: Underground and Aboveground. Beyond that the division is between areas such as Auridon, Stonefalls, and Glenumbra.

The words "Area" and "Zone" are generally used by many to describe the same thing; the named landscapes such as Auridon, Stonefalls, Glenumbra etc., like you said. Sub-zones are places within a zone like Public Dungeons, Group Dungeons, Delves, even Towns and Cities.

It would be nice if the music for each zone was different and perhaps also certain major cities having their own specific music once you get near the surrounding area and/or enter the city. This would give each area a more memorable and unique atmosphere.

CapnPhoton · November 2015

itaybrodskyb16_ESO wrote: »

In my opinion it would have been better and each zone would feel more unique and have its own vibe instead of everything feeling similar. One good example is WoW.

I would rather have the ESO music than the music in WoW, hands down, but I understand your point. However, I don't remember every hearing zone specific music in ES games.