silvereyes wrote: »Between how cheap the game has gotten and the addition of microtransactions with the scamboxes, I wouldn't be surprised if they go fully F2P with update 13.
Prepare to get popup ads every time you log in.
WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »likelolwhat wrote: »Wait what?! When was this? O______o
@likelolwhat That was when they released the limited-time leopard senche (the first time). 'We don't want anyone to miss the limited time offer!' was the reason given. -_- And as @Rosveen mentioned, yes they used the system shutdown messaging system to spam us.
They also felt that using the server messaging was the appropriate way to inform us it was national pet day.
Yeah. I don't think we should get too bent out of shape over a line or two of text from a year ago that they did stop doing as far as I know.
The points you raised about exclusivity and not being able to test out the new drop rates are far more important.
WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »likelolwhat wrote: »Wait what?! When was this? O______o
@likelolwhat That was when they released the limited-time leopard senche (the first time). 'We don't want anyone to miss the limited time offer!' was the reason given. -_- And as @Rosveen mentioned, yes they used the system shutdown messaging system to spam us.
They also felt that using the server messaging was the appropriate way to inform us it was national pet day.
Yeah. I don't think we should get too bent out of shape over a line or two of text from a year ago that they did stop doing as far as I know.
The points you raised about exclusivity and not being able to test out the new drop rates are far more important.
Sorry, didn't mean it that way although looking back it does seem sharp tongued. Just was adding to what that whole thing was about. You're right though, it is the past.
ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »Hey guys! Thanks to everyone for taking part in testing Crown Crates. Tomorrow after our scheduled maintenance (which includes the PTS), Crown Crates will no longer be available for testing. If you have any Crown Crates in your inventory after the maintenance tomorrow, you will still be able to open them, but no new Crown Crates can be purchased. Additionally, when you run out of Crown Crates, the UI to open them will also no longer be accessible.
Just a reminder that we do plan on making some changes based on all the feedback we received, which you can read here, before Crown Crates are released later this year.
Edit: Also, just want to confirm that the email some of you received is legit.
ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »
- Did you like/use the consumables you received from the Crown Crates?
Caius Drusus Imperial DK (DC) Bragg Ironhand Orc Temp (DC) Neesha Stalks-Shadows Argonian NB (EP) Falidir Altmer Sorcr (AD) J'zharka Khajiit NB (AD) |
Isabeau Runeseer Breton Sorc (DC) Fevassa Dunmer DK (EP) Manut Redguard Temp (AD) Tylera the Summoner Altmer Sorc (EP) Svari Snake-Blood Nord DK (AD) |
Ashlyn D'Elyse Breton NB (EP) Filindria Bosmer Temp (DC) Vigbjorn the Wanderer Nord Warden (EP) Hrokki Winterborn Breton Warden (DC) Basks-in-the-Sunshine Argonian Temp |
Having played around with the crates now, I'm honestly just waiting to see what is in the Crown Store Preview for the next month. IF it's the red wolf/black mane lion and some of the pets and cosmetics, I'll feel a lot happier.
The system is clearly fairest if everything except the 'theme' items is available on store for a limited time. Then you have the choice to buy at 2,500 crowns or so OR take your chance for the much cheaper option of a crown crate (which should be about 100 crowns, in my opinion...)
Rescinding this previous comment. Having now seen the Storm Atronach Transform, it would work perfectly well as a polymorph, as it changes your character's appearance but not their humanoid form. Considering it's a Legendary tier reward, it should definitely be worth more than a 7-second memento effect, and a polymorph would be perfect.That would certainly be better, but would it work? I haven't seen it yet, but presumably it would need to deactivate whenever you actually tried to do anything, like fight mobs or open chests, whereas the other polymorphs can stay active during other activities.Coolio_Wolfus wrote: »The Storm Atronach Transform needs to be a polymorph rather than a time limited memento for the price it's listed at.
WhiteCoatSyndrome wrote: »likelolwhat wrote: »Wait what?! When was this? O______o
@likelolwhat That was when they released the limited-time leopard senche (the first time). 'We don't want anyone to miss the limited time offer!' was the reason given. -_- And as @Rosveen mentioned, yes they used the system shutdown messaging system to spam us.
TheWhiteDarkness wrote: »Having played around with the crates now, I'm honestly just waiting to see what is in the Crown Store Preview for the next month. IF it's the red wolf/black mane lion and some of the pets and cosmetics, I'll feel a lot happier.
I am very nervous for the next Crown Store Showcase. I was gutted when I saw the black mane lion in the Apex rewards. I really hope that it is not exclusive.
No, they're supposed to be coming some time later this year. We don't know the date, but it's supposed to be after One Tamriel.Does anyone know if the Crates will release with One Tamriel?
Caius Drusus Imperial DK (DC) Bragg Ironhand Orc Temp (DC) Neesha Stalks-Shadows Argonian NB (EP) Falidir Altmer Sorcr (AD) J'zharka Khajiit NB (AD) |
Isabeau Runeseer Breton Sorc (DC) Fevassa Dunmer DK (EP) Manut Redguard Temp (AD) Tylera the Summoner Altmer Sorc (EP) Svari Snake-Blood Nord DK (AD) |
Ashlyn D'Elyse Breton NB (EP) Filindria Bosmer Temp (DC) Vigbjorn the Wanderer Nord Warden (EP) Hrokki Winterborn Breton Warden (DC) Basks-in-the-Sunshine Argonian Temp |
TheWhiteDarkness wrote: »I am very nervous for the next Crown Store Showcase. I was gutted when I saw the black mane lion in the Apex rewards. I really hope that it is not exclusive.
Crown Crates, in their present form, are simply unethical. They prey on customers by giving them a minuscule opportunity to get anything that they actually want, while loading them up with garbage that they have no interest in. The intent is obviously to suck in whales who will keep buying crates (and keep buying crowns to pay for them) each season until they get everything that they wanted from that season’s crates. The major problem is that most people who gamble are people who can’t afford to keep spending money gambling.
silvereyes wrote: »In the AMA yesterday, I lost track of the number of times ZOS staff said "we want to do that, but ran out of time. wait for a future update". Yet the crown crates have the most polished interface I've ever seen in ESO.
ZOS management made the choice to pursue a greedy, dishonest marketing strategy at the expense of committing resources towards player pain points that are literally causing people to uninstall the game (guild trader flip time, magicka DK balance, Cyrodiil lag, etc.)
You have to believe that someone at ZOS actually believed these Crown lottery boxes were a terrible idea, and voiced those opinions during their brainstorming sessions.
You have to believe that someone at ZOS actually believed these Crown lottery boxes were a terrible idea, and voiced those opinions during their brainstorming sessions.
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if 99% of the dev team thought this was a bad idea.
It only takes one person with the CEO's ear, sadly.
Of course, that's for legendary rewards. Apex rewards would still have a high upper bound of 80 crates, or 32,000 crowns; which is still way better than 134 crates.silvereyes wrote: »The RNG would be limited by a reasonable upper bound.