They will add some sort of text chat, I'm sure of it. I don't understand why some people are so pessimistic just because we don't have what we want right away.

It took ages to add controller support for the PC version, but PC gamers got it now, same for long asked things like hiding mount upgrades, and so on. We will be able to display our character's name soon on consoles, they confirmed it on an ESO live episode. The request about characters names was asked at the console release too, there was no news about it until they finally announced it, it could be the same for text chat.

There have been multiple threads with all the reasons we need text chat. Out of those hundred threads or so the only two reasons not to have it have been "ZOS said no." and "Because of 40 year old usability studies."

So if your gonna say no to text chat being implemented. At least try to give us a valid reason. Because the two I stated above just are not worth the time it took to type them. Oh and the reasons ZOS gave for not having it is a complete joke.

EDIT: I forgot the other reason people say, immersion. That's a slightly valid reason and in that case, turn it off and keep playing as you have been. Problem solved.

That's from a previous thread and thought it had a little value here. Just because ZOS said no doesn't mean we should stop asking. They have already changed their minds on several things and this one shouldn't be any different.

Someone previously said the current system helps build more lasting relationships. I have to disagree. Text chat for a large portion of the community is the start of building relationships. It's also the only way some players can communicate at all. It's also a decent work around for a couple of the games problems, such as grouping and trade.

So I'll reiterate. Until someone comes up with a good reason not to add text chat. I'm gonna keep asking for it.

They can not comment all they like but it's still a basic feature that's much needed. Long after I quit playing this game I'll stop by to advocate for it here on the forums it can't hurt to offer my opinion.

I really hope they are. Not having a chat box is getting very frustrating.

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

See my signature but it's not being worked on nor is it something ZOS wants to provide.
The response is in the two ESO live episodes in my sig but this summer they also confirmed no change which means what was shared in the past still stands.

No

It is a no for now, it was not supposed to be added at first and it's not on their top priority list. Yet I watched every single ESO live episodes and I never heard something like "We will never add text chat to the console version" but heard a lot of "We listen to the community feedback" and "Never say never".

It may not come up with a classic chat window, but ZOS are aware of the requests, they will enventually add a way to efficiency text chat in the future. I won't keep asking for it.

They said they will add voice chat to the pc version so why not text chat to the console version? After all, there is no need for voice chat for the pc players who can already use it via teamspeak, etc. :P

senhavran wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

See my signature but it's not being worked on nor is it something ZOS wants to provide.
The response is in the two ESO live episodes in my sig but this summer they also confirmed no change which means what was shared in the past still stands.

No

It is a no for now, it was not supposed to be added at first and it's not on their top priority list. Yet I watched every single ESO live episodes and I never heard something like "We will never add text chat to the console version" but heard a lot of "We listen to the community feedback" and "Never say never".

It may not come up with a classic chat window, but ZOS are aware of the requests, they will enventually add a way to efficiency text chat in the future. I won't keep asking for it.

They said they will add voice chat to the pc version so why not text chat to the console version? After all, there is no need for voice chat for the pc players who can already use it via teamspeak, etc. :P

If you watch them they say we will never say never but if it comes it would be more like radial text chat or something....every time this topics comes up I share and some try to pull an optimistic approach.

The reality is it's not something they wanted in the game and so it was removed during development. It's not that it was overlooked...more context was shared in console beta forums in this topic.

So if something is added...based on their direction they want, it will not be what PC has

I am not a console player, nor any plans to be one. I REALLY hope you guys get text chat!

I mean no disrespect, but why even play MMO on consoles?
I get it for kids and players who plays 30 minutes before getting bored,....but ESO without keyboard and mouse?

When they announced ESO for consoles, I thought it was some small battleground version of Cyro, like Fallout shelter for Pads and phones? Who would play fallout 4 on a mini phone view?

I know consoles are 10 times bigger then PC And get all the love, but, MMO, without keyboard?
The PC game cost less, got way more control, don't require a new "box" if you don't have the latest model, or a Microsoft subscription?

Add to that, you have the option to use a gamepad or mouse on PC, and whatever voice chat you wish?
And oh, addons.....

I fully understand ZoS for selling as many copies as possible, and the more the better for the whole ESO.
But, can someone please educate me why you choose the consoles over PC?

"-Hi, I want to pay more, to get less functions and options, and be forced to pay another company then ZoS for a subscription?"

*scratch head*

Is the community cooler on consoles? Do you get more time off work? Wut?

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

No console players grouping without chat. Nothing worse than trying to communicate in a hard dungeon and being ignored or can't hear calls for help. Just the console nature and they know it. I for one will not group up if they cannot speak. Sometimes play with some french guys who speak no engrish at all but still the message gets across. Waiting on text isn't something anyone wants to do when the going gets tough.

It's not about communicating with players in the dungeon. Voice is clearly better for that in most cases. It's about a smoother experience looking for players to run dungeons with. Text chat allows for better mass communication, and solves issues that voice simply cannot.

dday3six wrote: »

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

No console players grouping without chat. Nothing worse than trying to communicate in a hard dungeon and being ignored or can't hear calls for help. Just the console nature and they know it. I for one will not group up if they cannot speak. Sometimes play with some french guys who speak no engrish at all but still the message gets across. Waiting on text isn't something anyone wants to do when the going gets tough.

It's not about communicating with players in the dungeon. Voice is clearly better for that in most cases. It's about a smoother experience looking for players to run dungeons with. Text chat allows for better mass communication, and solves issues that voice simply cannot.

I havnt heard the console zone chat, but plenty of ....stories. Loud, screaming, drunk, music and what not "playing" in voiced zone chat? Plenty of threads here about them.

Voice chat works the same way for PC, with the added option to use whatever voice software you like.

The only reason I can see, is that console forces everyone to use the same voice chat.
This is true, but players who cant get voice chat to work, or give a damn, normally isnt the kind of player for team play anyway.

It's pretty much standard with TS or Ventrilo in most solid guilds. Sure, it would be added value to "force" everyone to use my TS, but that alone cant be it?

Use consoles! Me just trying to understand!

Cogo wrote: »

I mean no disrespect, but why even play MMO on consoles?
I get it for kids and players who plays 30 minutes before getting bored,....but ESO without keyboard and mouse?

When they announced ESO for consoles, I thought it was some small battleground version of Cyro, like Fallout shelter for pands.

I know consoles are 10 times bigger then PC And get all the love, but, MMO, without keyboard?
The PC game cost less, got way more control, don't require a new "box" if you don't have the latest model, or a Microsoft subscription?

Add to that, you have the option to use a gamepad or mouse on PC, and whatever voice chat you wish?
And oh, addons.....

Someone educate me why you choose the consoles over PC?

Consoles are plug and play, require less technical skill and are better OEM supported. They don't need hardware updates near as often and don't have to be dedicated only to gaming, like is most often the case on PC.

It's not an easy transistion to KBM and at this point many players could have been gaming on console for decades. There is also the point that not all games make it to PC or are well adjusted to KBM. Take the Souls series for example.

Basically while PC gaming has a lot of benefits mostly on the performance side, console offers easy of use and familiarity which is preferred by many players.

Cazzy wrote: »

The nerves in my arm are broken so I cannot move it certain ways and it doesn't have good flexibility. It's why the nerves in my leg are broken, because I couldn't grab anything to save myself falling down a flight of stairs

Yeah, I edited my post to say we're looking at a set up in the new year. It just needs to have adaptions is all Stupidly, I also suffer from heart and head trouble so using a headset isn't always a good idea. So I'll need a small one handed keyboard to use text chat. If they exist?

Ugh! Sorry to hear about your condition brother!

Yes, there are all kinds of keyboards designed for that. They all work on pc. Costs a bit, but check most bigger PC online shops. I don't like headsets. My stereo from the 90-ies and a 5 Euro mic works just fine.

If it happens PLEASE make a way to also disable it in case other players dont want to use it

SerenaAnastasia wrote: »

If it happens PLEASE make a way to also disable it in case other players dont want to use it

Speaking for myself, I want text chat to be an option too, so that you can turn it off like it never existed. At the moment, everyone is forced to use voice chat if they want to communicate in game at all, don't like to being forced to do something. :P Besides, voice doesn't suit my playstyle.

SerenaAnastasia wrote: »

Cogo wrote: »

I am not a console player, nor any plans to be one. I REALLY hope you guys get text chat!

I mean no disrespect, but why even play MMO on consoles?
I get it for kids and players who plays 30 minutes before getting bored,....but ESO without keyboard and mouse?

Well I can only speak for myself on this, but when I was little I didnt own a computer, but my father always had some kind of console, to which he introduced me as well. It became familiar, something normal and far easier for me. If I try to play a game on the PC, I find it much harder and have no sense of familiarity. I know it doesnt take long to get used to it, I use my PC for gaming as well, BUT consoles have always been there in my life, and thats what I am used to, it is just way more comfortable for me, even if it seems hard to understand for a pc gamer.

I also dont use my console to play only for 30 minutes, I play up to 9-11 hours a day sometimes, and it is very comfortable xD.

So to put it shortly, maybe sometimes its also because people simply feel familiar with it.
I had all the AC games on console, LOVED IT - played one on PC - hated the way it felt, and I even have a controller for the PC. Same with Skyrim, had it on both PC and console, yes on the PC I have all the mods, but nothing was beating my PS3 feel xD.

It's like asking people why do they like cheese or not. We're all different and like different things, that's all.