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Do you know about TES Lore?
MrDerrikk
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Like the title says, I'm wondering what the forum population of people who are and aren't familiar with TES Lore (even only what they've gained from brief encounters in other games) is.
Wondering from a view of whether most people play this game because it's another game in The Elder Scrolls series, or if it's just another MMO to you?
Edited by MrDerrikk on December 25, 2015 3:21PM Wondering from a view of whether most people play this game because it's another game in The Elder Scrolls series, or if it's just another MMO to you?
I have departed into the great unknown that is outside the game and the forums, and wish you well in your Tamriel adventures!
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Do you know about TES Lore? 217 votes
I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.
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186 votes
ESO is just another MMO to me, no backstory.
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18 votes
Other, because Christmas.
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JD2013✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.I love the lore of Elder Scrolls.
For some interesting reads or to brush up if you wish, visit: http://www.imperial-library.info/
A fantastic site for ES lore.Sweetrolls for all!
Christophe Mottierre - Breton Templar with his own whole darn estate! Templar Houses are so 2015. EU DC
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MrDerrikk✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.I love the lore of Elder Scrolls.
For some interesting reads or to brush up if you wish, visit: http://www.imperial-library.info/
A fantastic site for ES lore.
I hadn't seen this one before, I got all my game history knowledge from UESP and in-game books, but that looks a bit easier thanks!I have departed into the great unknown that is outside the game and the forums, and wish you well in your Tamriel adventures!
DC - PC - EU - Australian
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Artjuh90✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.without the tes lore i wouldn't be playing this game.
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WhitePawPrints✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.Does ZOS know about TES lore?
Look at senche khajiit mount descriptions... Nope!Edited by WhitePawPrints on December 25, 2015 1:21PM0 -
ADarklore✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭ESO is just another MMO to me, no backstory.While I had dabbled in Skyrim, I am playing ESO because it involves the sword/sorcery type of environment that I enjoy. I don't care about lore, and keep in mind that ESO occurs in the distant past, so much of what people complain about being "lore breaking" are possible because we are playing in a time before some of the other ES game lore occurred.
I do enjoy the story, but I honestly could care less about "lore"... I'm not a RP'er, I'm a game player.
Edited by ADarklore on December 25, 2015 1:26PMCP: 2105 ** ESO+ ** ~~ ***** Strictly a solo PvE quester *****
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WhitePawPrints✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.While I had dabbled in Skyrim, I am playing ESO because it involves the sword/sorcery type of environment that I enjoy. I don't care about lore, and keep in mind that ESO occurs in the distant past, so much of what people complain about being "lore breaking" are possible because we are playing in a time before some of the other ES game lore occurred.
I do enjoy the story, but I honestly could care less about "lore"... I'm not a RP'er, I'm a game player.
It is the very fact that this game takes place in the past that players notice lore breaking content. The past is set, and literally written in stone. Games taking place in a later date than the previous games can easily change the story and content and it is not breaking anything because it is writing history.2 -
MrDerrikk✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.without the tes lore i wouldn't be playing this game.
I pretty much agree with this sadly, I normally dislike MMO's due to my tendancy to whittle away my money reserves on things like baby netches...I have departed into the great unknown that is outside the game and the forums, and wish you well in your Tamriel adventures!
DC - PC - EU - Australian
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JD2013✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.I love the lore of Elder Scrolls.
For some interesting reads or to brush up if you wish, visit: http://www.imperial-library.info/
A fantastic site for ES lore.
I hadn't seen this one before, I got all my game history knowledge from UESP and in-game books, but that looks a bit easier thanks!
You're very welcome! Hardly a day goes by where I don't visit and have a read. Can't recommend it highly enough.Sweetrolls for all!
Christophe Mottierre - Breton Templar with his own whole darn estate! Templar Houses are so 2015. EU DC
PC Beta Tester January 2014
Elder of The Black
Order of Sithis
The Runners
@TamrielTraverse - For Tamriel related Twitter shenanigans!
https://tamrieltraveller.wordpress.com/
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Enodoc✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.
It really depends on what you want. Imperial Library is great for reading the lore but I find UESP easier for exploring deeper into subjects ☺
I hadn't seen this one before, I got all my game history knowledge from UESP and in-game books, but that looks a bit easier thanks!I love the lore of Elder Scrolls.
For some interesting reads or to brush up if you wish, visit: http://www.imperial-library.info/
A fantastic site for ES lore.UESP: The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages - A collaborative source for all knowledge on the Elder Scrolls series since 1995
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Anemonean✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.The lore is pretty much why I play this game.
I love experiencing the lore for myself & I love making content that explores and shares that lore with others.
as others have mentioned Imperial Library & UESP are both invaluable for understanding the world. So much work has gone into the development of this series, its amazing.Edited by Anemonean on December 25, 2015 1:44PMCalling all thieves, check out my Lockbox maps: http://roguesfolio.tumblr.com
Also announcing the all new Legerdemain & Thievery guide: http://roguesfolio.tumblr.com/Guide
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JD2013✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.The lore is pretty much why I play this game.
I love experiencing the lore for myself & I love making content that explores and shares that lore with others.
as others have mentioned Imperial Library & UESP are both invaluable for understanding the world. So much work has gone into the development of this series, its amazing.
Ah I've read some of your stuff and always find it great. Keep it up!
Sweetrolls for all!
Christophe Mottierre - Breton Templar with his own whole darn estate! Templar Houses are so 2015. EU DC
PC Beta Tester January 2014
Elder of The Black
Order of Sithis
The Runners
@TamrielTraverse - For Tamriel related Twitter shenanigans!
https://tamrieltraveller.wordpress.com/
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MrDerrikk✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.@Anemonean
That's yours?! I remember seeing that years ago and loving it!I have departed into the great unknown that is outside the game and the forums, and wish you well in your Tamriel adventures!
DC - PC - EU - Australian
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CJohnson81✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.When I realized how deep the lore was, this instantly became my favorite series.
@Anemonean I still check out your stuff this weekend. Thanks!Huor Melwasul - Archdemon, The Demons of Light - Warlock, Hufflepuff House - ADXB1 - NAI'm only updating this because we're commenting on a thread about signatures. Give me awesomes!3 -
Anemonean✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.
Yep, thats all me! I've been slowly expanding on the original Maps since Justice system dropped. Actually just finished Orsinium and that means I have every City w/ an Outlaw Refuge mapped!
I can't wait to see what the thieves guild has to offer!
the fiction section I posted up there is new this week, my christmas present to errybody who loves lore and a decent story(I hope).
Thanks!!!
Calling all thieves, check out my Lockbox maps: http://roguesfolio.tumblr.com
Also announcing the all new Legerdemain & Thievery guide: http://roguesfolio.tumblr.com/Guide
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TheBull✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.One of the best universes ever though of. It just might be the best.Killed by Sunshine 1vX How I see it.
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✭Other, because Christmas.Not much, if Im honest Skyrim was the one for me to get really into ES-series. I wish I'd read ESO books with my tablet.0 -
MrDerrikk✭✭✭✭✭
✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.Not much, if Im honest Skyrim was the one for me to get really into ES-series. I wish I'd read ESO books with my tablet.
Eh, I started with Oblivion, so wasn't one of those Morrowind people that seem to be the biggest fans out. I enjoy the story and such of the older games, but had to play Morrowblivion in order to get far, as I can't stand the old graphics/animations.I have departed into the great unknown that is outside the game and the forums, and wish you well in your Tamriel adventures!
DC - PC - EU - Australian
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Zorrashi✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.If it wasn't TES, I wouldn't be here.2 -
Sevalaricgirl✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.I own Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. I enjoy the game for the lore, the design, the quests and the beauty/music.2
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✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.The Elder Scrolls has lore?Edited by tinythinker on December 25, 2015 5:34PM❤Experienced, new, returner?❤ Help keep ESO's community strong ᕙ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ᕗ -- share what you love about the game, offer constructive feedback, and make friends.ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ
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Gidorick✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.Dang... I hope ZOS sees this. These are your "core" customers ZOS!!!What ESO really needs is an Auction Horse.
That's right... Horse.
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Abeille✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.I'm a long time TES player. The lore is about 80% of what keeps me playing this game.
The problem with going to any other MMO is that it won't be The Elder Scrolls.Just so that everyone knows, my Altmer still can't have black hair. About a dozen of Altmer NPCs in the game have black hair. Just saying.
Meet my characters:Command: Do the thing.
Zadarri, Khajiit Fist of Thalmor: The thing was done, as commanded.
Durza gra-Maghul, Orc blacksmith: The thing was done perfectly, in the most efficient way.
Tegwen, Bosmer troublemaker: You can't prove I didn't do the thing.
Sings-Many-Songs, Argonian fisher: Sure, I'll do the thing... Eventually. Maybe.
Aerindel, Altmer stormcaller: After extensive research, I've come to the conclusion that doing the thing would be a waste of resources.
Liliel, Dunmer pyromancer: Aerindel said I shouldn't do the thing. Something about "resources".
Gyda Snowcaller, Nord cryomancer: I will find a way to do it that won't waste resources and make Aerindel proud of me.
Beatrice Leoriane, Breton vampire: I persuaded someone else into doing the thing. You are welcome, dear.
Sahima, Redguard performer: Doing the thing sounds awfully unpleasant and really not my problem.
Ellaria Valerius, Imperial priestess: I'll pray to the Eight for the thing to be done, if it is Their will.4 -
Dexter411✭✭✭Other, because Christmas.Loved TES since Oblivion.
Loved the best story in gaming history: Thievies Guild in The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
Loved Skyrim and i was obssesed with Falmer,Snow Elf history(nerdgasm in Dawnguard)
I like ESO TU. I hate all MMO games in general but all i can say: Good job!
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PBpsy✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Other, because Christmas.
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UltimaJoe777✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭As it stands I'm not that big on lore but I am curious:
Exactly when were the Thieves' Guild and Dark Brotherhood officially founded?Guildmaster of Power With Numbers in PS4 NA Server's Aldmeri Dominion.
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americansteel✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.first and last MMOl only because its ES..NO LONGER PLAYING ESO
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RedRoomGaming✭✭✭ESO is just another MMO to me, no backstory.Never really paid attention to books or the lore books I just got them for level 10 mages guild and achievements in the game. Can someone explain what lore breaking means?PS4 Eu Server
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RedRoomGaming✭✭✭ESO is just another MMO to me, no backstory.Sevalaricgirl wrote: »I own Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. I enjoy the game for the lore, the design, the quests and the beauty/music.
The music is unrealistically awesome. I have relaxed and fell asleep to it many times at my desk.PS4 Eu Server- Stampler - RedRoomGaming - V16
- Mageblade - Beard Of Molag - v3
- High Elf Sorc - Man Of Potato - V16
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UltimaJoe777✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭americansteel wrote: »first and last MMOl only because its ES..
First console MMO here lol and probably the last too (on console)
Guildmaster of Power With Numbers in PS4 NA Server's Aldmeri Dominion.
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americansteel✭✭✭✭I know TES Lore stuffs, and it helps me enjoy the game.RedRoomGaming wrote: »Never really paid attention to books or the lore books I just got them for level 10 mages guild and achievements in the game. Can someone explain what lore breaking means?
when they add stuff that is not apart of current time frame or lore in general.NO LONGER PLAYING ESO
POOR SERVER PERFORMANCE
LAG
LOAD SCREENS
DONE0