When the beta for this game launched , it wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be. Unsure really what I expected , maybe something between Elderscrolls and Warcraft.

Why? Seriously , every other MMO has tried to be like WoW only to fizzle out and fade into obscurity.

For all its shortcomings , and we all know what they are and that they exist , I saw past them. I saw the potential this game had. What it could be.

Whether you like it or not , this game has come a long way in a short amount of time. Especially considering how many others have fallen by the wayside. All while continuing to have its own identity.

Just like before , I love the game for what it is and what it will be.

Also , the community is as diverse as Argonians and Khajits , yet here we all still are!

There are no alternative similar games on console. Also the core combat system is still great so hoping that update 13 can salvage PVP. Really though just waiting for Camelot Unchained.

Well overall I do think ESO is the best MMO out there currently. I just play for the journey as others have stated. I don't care about min maxing my charcter, don't care about current meta, or pvp or making the most gold. I do have at least one of each class to max level and in some cases 2 of each class.

Up until the crown crates launched, I felt ESO had the most fair online store when it came to prices and what you got. Now if they start locking exclusive hairstyles and outfits behind RNG paywall then there store will be as trashy as like black desert or most other games and I would probably stop playing for a good long while. Cosmetics are important in an MMO.

I have enjoyed playing the game, this is really a great way to learn a lot about Elder Scrolls lore without tons of book reading in single player games. Going back to replay Skyrim since I played ESO had really changed the experiance for the better. Any time a daedra pops up I basically know about them and some back story. I know all the races better and just more about the world in general. I'm thinking of replaying Oblivion soon too with all this extra knowledge and see how that goes.

I know a lot of people are looking forward to housing but I honestly not really excited about it in this content drought we are in. Last thing to hit the game was assassins guild in May 2016, then we got 2 dungeons a few months later but hardly anything. One Tamriel was great but nothing new was added, craglorn was not new for everyone. It would be nice if the next DLC was even announced so there was something to look forward too. I know one tamriel was a big project but I feel a new DLC should come before housing.

Overall not much is keeping me here besides habit of playing an MMO. But right now theres so many good games out and good games coming out its easy to take an MMO break. For the bulk of the last month I really just log in to feed mounts on alt characters but there are days were I even skip that.

The balance and PvP content is amazing in this game

Paraflex wrote: »

The balance and PvP content is amazing in this game

You are joking are you not?

I'm not anymore. I just pop into the forum hoping to see changes so I can come back and speak to my friends.

Got bored of wow and figures I should give this game another try.

Besides, this game has khajiits and the PvE is enjoyable.

I'm here because I like the TES series though I maybe play this game in particular maybe 1-2 days a month lol

Several reasons.

1) Community: my friends and guilds keep me coming back
2) Combat. Even when I forget how good it is, a few minutes on another game reminds me how much I live ESO combat. Bringing me to:
3) lack of alternatives. No other MMOs or even sp games are holding my interest currently. A few titles in development have my attention, but we'll see how things pan out.
4) Nostalgia. Found memories of previous TES titles, fondness for when ESO was still shiny and ripe with potential when both Zeni and the players were excited and engaged, before the apathy set in.

First because it's TES (and I play TES because of FO games - I'm more into cyberpunk / post apocalyptic stuff).

Second I already had friends playing when I went active, so guild with TS from day one.

Third I remember to take breaks (like now) so it doesn't burn me out and I go mental on the forums about it

Last they still keep up and do a decent job - it takes more than Crown Crates to make me quit (the fact that CE works in this game was a waaaaaaay bigger slap to the face and yet I'm still here)

I'm here because I'm forced to play. I'm being held captive in a small beautiful cabin in a room with a view of the autumnal woods. I have a personal chef feeding me three unique meals every day. My captor massages my shoulders from time to time as I sit in this luxurious chair and whispers sweet nothings into my ear. It's totally distracting and it's beyond torture! Please halp!

First mmo here so I'll see it through to the end, even if it makes me hate elder scrolls, bethesda, and zenimax.

Beardimus wrote: »

Short answer, It's a great game, that's huge.I have loads of cool solo content left to do 1.5years later. Loads of group content. And PvP left to properly get into. It's exciting.

I am nervous about all the proc sets, but they acting on that.

in terms of the moaning on here, well I'm new to MMOs, and on console, so guess I dont have the entitlement feeling that I have any say whatsoever on the shape of a game, and rightly so! For some reason people on forums in general feel that they do, that they can steer how a company directs its business, then when they don't act on it they get disappointed and angry, and rant. Guess i dont get that.

It amazes me how many people that 'quit the game ages ago' comment on posts. Why on earth would you read a forum of a game you don't play. Lol. Funny crowd.

Running any company is give and take. They need to listen to their customer base in order to deliver a solid product. Not all the feedback is full of insult and rants. Without this feedback how will they know what to fix, add or subtract to keep said customer base. Not eveyone quits because of ZOS not listening, we love the game and sometimes it's disappointing when it appears they don't listen. Remember perception is reality.

I will use the big 3 auto manufacturers as example. Remember a few years ago when they had to get bailed out? How could this happen, because they didn't listen to their customers, smaller more fuel efficient cas were selling just fine. But the big 3 just kept making bigger and bigger automobiles that were gas guzzling hogs.

Now with that being said, the game is still fun ATM. Got lots of friends to hang with and enjoy playing with. But the continued monetization is something to be concerned about. We have seen in MMO's how this effects the game. Yes they need to keep the investors happy, but just as important is the consumer. No consumer no money.

Tldr

There is a need and a right for feedback be it negative or positive. Although some people you just can't make happy.

Nestor wrote: »

1. The Meta is a Myth. As long as the Mobs die and I don't, then what I am doing works. If I die, I try something different.
2. Crown Crates are only a concern if you buy them, and as long as it's only cosmetics, they don't matter anyway.
3. I have all 4 classes leveled, so the developers can do what ever they want. I have parked characters before and will park them again.

Now, why am I here still? It's the Elder Scrolls. It's a fun game, certainly much better entertainment than TV. My GF works evenings so my choices when friends or family are not around are sit on the couch or interact with a game. I choose Interact with the game.

My partner works evenings too, I think it's a blessing haha