If Cross platform play were avalible

Balamoor · February 2017

So I thought I would post something that hasn't made the rounds in awhile , earlier last year Microsoft made several statements about being ready for Cross platform play. I was wondering how the community here felt about it? So would you be open to A Cross platform elder scrolls similar to FFXIV? A couple ground rules, refrain from the PC master race nonsense or other derogatory remarks. Be nice, make a logical case one way or the other.

IronCrystal · February 2017

So, if I understand it, Microsoft is open to cross platform because they own Windows, but Sony is not. So if PS4 is left out, then I don't think its gonna happen.

ArchMikem · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

Ever since One Tamriel merged all three factions into the same instance cases of Lag and Crashes have risen due to the higher volume of players clumped together. If you add in all the PC players into that, the game would be a nightmare.

Strider_Roshin · February 2017

Get rid of add-ons, and I'll be on board.

MissFairy · February 2017

Yes Cross platform would be great!

I would love to be able to do quests etc with my friend who owns a ps4.

NewBlacksmurf · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

In short I think if a whole lot were changed I'd be open to it but it's a lot such as(to name a few):

-Unified UI
-first party add-on for UI
-Unified setting options (all platforms)
-Gamepad+keyboard/mouse on the same UI (all platforms)
-Voicechat (all platforms unified)
-one account but unified server access (my players could access Xbox NA/EU, PC NA/EU, PS4 NA/EU but it's all the same characters)
-DLC and crown purchases unified (no server or platform separation)

*id even be willing to pay $20 more dollars to access each platform (one time charge)

-unified dlc and expansion release dates and patch updates (this is a must)

Abeille · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

I would be open to the idea before One Tamriel.

Now, the last thing I need is more people in the same place.

theher0not · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

Console cross play? Sure, if they can get sony and microsoft on board.

But Pc-console? No

Runs · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

My vote is this way because of PS4. First because of the Share Play option, legal account sharing 1hr at a time. Second is crown sales Playstation Store offers more crown sales than any other platform receives, granted sometimes it may only be EU and other times it may only be NA Store that offers it but still more... and I am salty.

Danikat · February 2017

Yes Cross platform would be great!

I'd like it mainly for selfish reasons - it would enable me and my husband to play together. We have a PC and a PS4 but no space for a 2nd desktop and can't really justify the cost of a gaming laptop for 1 game. If cross platform play was possible we could play together without having to buy a new machine.

I think it would also be nice in general to enable anyone to play with anyone instead of only 1 6th of the playerbase (since we're also split by region).

There are a lot of issues that would need to be resolved though. On PC text chat is predominant with voice chat only used for small groups like dungeons and trials, and only via 3rd party programs. Would it have to be integrated into the game and if so would everyone have to use it if cross-platform existed?

Would addons be an issue? Obviously they only affect your client, but I could see some people considering it an unfair advantage one way or the other. (Advantage for PC being you can customise the UI, advantage for consoles being many 3rd party improvements were integrated into the game so everyone has them instead of only people with that addon installed.)

Unsent.Soul · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

I think it would just destroy their servers and game performance.

One tamriel showed us the game is barely capable of having the amount of people at one location as is.

Balamoor · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

I'm thinking I should have added the option of

"Only if they get the lag fixed"

[Deleted User] · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

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Cpt_Teemo · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Get rid of add-ons, and I'll be on board.

Gl with that, I bet every single person on PC uses addons lol

Tandor · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

My concern would be the technical issues that could arise, quite apart from Sony's unwillingness to allow it. Although I don't PvP, I don't see how it work for that because of the issue of addons not being available on console. I think it's a complete non-starter, not least because the few people who would want it simply don't justify the time and expense involved in setting it up and maintaining it.

NewBlacksmurf · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

Balamoor wrote: »

I'm thinking I should have added the option of

"Only if they get the lag fixed"

But it's far from being an issue of lag.
It's more importantly the issue of being able to interact seemlessly and so far, only windows10 games with Xbox one support offer it

That means the pc version would have to be a win10 game AND that potentially cuts out Steam and PS4

Either way if it were to happen, everyone wouldn't be able to play on NA or EU

It would have to be a choice as such

1. Win10/Xbox NA
2. Win10/Xbox EU
3. PC/Steam NA
4. PC/Steam EU
5. PC/PS4 NA
6. PC/PS4 EU

Possible PS4 and Xbox only servers as well

Nyghthowler · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

I own a pretty decent gaming PC for a reason. If I wanted to be held back by the limitations of a console, I would and play on that.
I don't want to get rid of the add ons I use. I don't want to have to wait for every patch to get approved before it can be implemented.
And No, this isn't a statement of PC master racism. I own a console and play games on it.

MissBizz · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Get rid of add-ons, and I'll be on board.

And that's exactly why I'm against is. Would be unfair to allow some players to have add-ons and other not .. and I like my add-ons.

Balamoor · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

Nyghthowler wrote: »

I own a pretty decent gaming PC for a reason. If I wanted to be held back by the limitations of a console, I would and play on that.
I don't want to get rid of the add ons I use. I don't want to have to wait for every patch to get approved before it can be implemented.
And No, this isn't a statement of PC master racism. I own a console and play games on it.

No very logical reason, thanks for posting.

Mojmir · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

Unfamiliar with this,isn't final Fantasy the only game to achieve this? Sounds like it would be more issues in this game.

zaria · February 2017

Unsent.Soul wrote: »

I think it would just destroy their servers and game performance.

One tamriel showed us the game is barely capable of having the amount of people at one location as is.

Server uses instancing so number of people at one location is limited by this and more players would simply give more instances. Its probably larger areas so Rawl'kwa is an mess as most of players in reapers march is in an inside an tiny town.

More of an problem is chat, pc players except others to respond to chat, yes you could use voice in dungeon groups but lots of stuff like invites goes over chat.

Abeille · February 2017

No terrible idea, I like things the way they are.

MissBizz wrote: »

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Get rid of add-ons, and I'll be on board.

And that's exactly why I'm against is. Would be unfair to allow some players to have add-ons and other not .. and I like my add-ons.

This too. There is no way I can live without at least my Awesome Guild Store addon, not with the abysmal guild kiosk interface.

Waseem · February 2017

Pc players will have advanage in everything such as latency, performance, situation awareness, dps, heals, debuffs tracking and moreeeee

g00gleyes · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

if somehow the lag was accounted for, there is still the fact that pc players are at an advantage when it comes to gaming. the mouse is infinitely more precise, we have tons more keybinds available, and the pc is just monstrously more powerful. it could work, maybe, possibly.
btw this is a great thread.

clocksstoppe · February 2017

Yes Cross platform would be great!

ArchMikem wrote: »

Ever since One Tamriel merged all three factions into the same instance cases of Lag and Crashes have risen due to the higher volume of players clumped together. If you add in all the PC players into that, the game would be a nightmare.

That's an issue of you running this game on a toaster (console), not ZOS's issue.

Mojmir · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

clocksstoppe wrote: »

ArchMikem wrote: »

Ever since One Tamriel merged all three factions into the same instance cases of Lag and Crashes have risen due to the higher volume of players clumped together. If you add in all the PC players into that, the game would be a nightmare.

That's an issue of you running this game on a toaster (console), not ZOS's issue.

Although true to an extent, I'm running an i7 with a 1070 gpu,issues still arise. The servers are not capable of handling things now.

Balamoor · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

Waseem wrote: »

Pc players will have advanage in everything such as latency, performance, situation awareness, dps, heals, debuffs tracking and moreeeee

I do think that if Square Enix can address issues like that ZoS can as well.

Chadak · February 2017

People using controllers and no add-ons wouldn't be able to keep up with the mouse/keyboard+addons club.

Then they'd be all sad and there'd be oceans of big, fat tears everywhere.

-EVERYWHERE-

IcyDeadPeople · February 2017

Yes Cross platform would be great!

The more the better!

At launch there were enough players to support several simultaneous PVP campaigns, and it was lots of fun - many small and large battles all over the map, 24/7.

Balamoor · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

Chadak wrote: »

People using controllers and no add-ons wouldn't be able to keep up with the mouse/keyboard+addons club.

Then they'd be all sad and there'd be oceans of big, fat tears everywhere.

-EVERYWHERE-

There is either a Haiku or a Beat poem in this not sure which :-P

CapnPhoton · February 2017

Depends on how it's implemented

Consoles, doubtful. They would never get the two to agree.
Xbox and PC maybe, as they are similar technology anyway. It may be possible as Fable legends was going to be cross platform before it was cancelled. However, the question remains, is it what people want. I am not so sure.

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