Advertising In Your Game Not Enough?

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

Well now you can enjoy advertising on your Forums!

Darlgon · July 2017

Umm.. what?

The link to the news articles?

Rohamad_Ali · July 2017

JasonSilverSpring · July 2017

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

JasonSilverSpring wrote: »

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that. But it is ADVERTISING. And Ive heard this "once per" nonsense before. We were told the advertising in game would be once but it has become something that constantly pops up even when theres nothing new in the store. Id prefer that this site avoids the crappy pop ups. Its cheap and obnoxious.

kargen27 · July 2017

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thisisScoMan · July 2017

It's how I found out about the event, so I don't have an issue with it.

Yet.

JasonSilverSpring · July 2017

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

JasonSilverSpring wrote: »

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that. But it is ADVERTISING. And Ive heard this "once per" nonsense before. We were told the advertising in game would be once but it has become something that constantly pops up even when theres nothing new in the store. Id prefer that this site avoids the crappy pop ups. Its cheap and obnoxious.

Well, if you feel so strongly please post on the thread where Jessica asked for constructive feedback.

They once did in-game announcements for a crown store item and they learned quickly to not do that again. I think if they time down this on screen pop-up a little bit it is fine for me. And the crown store announcements only happen at login.

Stovahkiin · July 2017

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

JasonSilverSpring wrote: »

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that. But it is ADVERTISING. And Ive heard this "once per" nonsense before. We were told the advertising in game would be once but it has become something that constantly pops up even when theres nothing new in the store. Id prefer that this site avoids the crappy pop ups. Its cheap and obnoxious.

Totally! A one time pop-up that shows you info about an event that gives you free stuff is almost inconceivable. I mean come on, it took me like an entire 2 seconds to close it! That's an entire two seconds of my life that I'll never get back.

kargen27 · July 2017

Stovahkiin wrote: »

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

JasonSilverSpring wrote: »

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that. But it is ADVERTISING. And Ive heard this "once per" nonsense before. We were told the advertising in game would be once but it has become something that constantly pops up even when theres nothing new in the store. Id prefer that this site avoids the crappy pop ups. Its cheap and obnoxious.

Totally! A one time pop-up that shows you info about an event that gives you free stuff is almost inconceivable. I mean come on, it took me like an entire 2 seconds to close it! That's an entire two seconds of my life that I'll never get back.

I have some bad news for you. Probably took you 11-14 seconds to type that unless you type like me then maybe a whole minute. You're not getting that time back either...

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

Stovahkiin wrote: »

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

JasonSilverSpring wrote: »

As Jessica explained earlier today, they are testing a new method to announce events in the forums. It is not really advertising and it is just once per browser. Though I do wish it was smaller on mobile.

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that. But it is ADVERTISING. And Ive heard this "once per" nonsense before. We were told the advertising in game would be once but it has become something that constantly pops up even when theres nothing new in the store. Id prefer that this site avoids the crappy pop ups. Its cheap and obnoxious.

Totally! A one time pop-up that shows you info about an event that gives you free stuff is almost inconceivable. I mean come on, it took me like an entire 2 seconds to close it! That's an entire two seconds of my life that I'll never get back.

OMG a pop up that is still a pop up!

If your only reasoning for responding here is to try and be condescending and add nothing to the discussion besides baiting. By all means. Go back to 4chan.

freespirit · July 2017

I for one would have had no idea about the event without the pop up.....

Perfectly happy with this sort of advertising!

Edit:- It also allowed me to inform my Guildies many of whom do not use the forums

witchdoctor · July 2017

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

... add nothing to the discussion ...

That presumes this is even a discussion.

Advertising an in-game event on an online game's website and forum seems pretty reasonable.

CMFan1966 · July 2017

I thought advertising was using gimmicks to make you buy something. This was more of an announcement indicating they were going to do something. And I don't have to do anything any different than I do any other day to collect the rewards. I kinda like it.

freespirit · July 2017

Just a silly fact.......

When I told my guildies, somebody immediately said and I quote "I sub will I get 5 extra days on my ESO+" DOH!!

CMFan1966 · July 2017

@freespirit very good point!!!! Also, I absolutely LOVE and agree with your signature!

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

CMFan1966 wrote: »

I thought advertising was using gimmicks to make you buy something. This was more of an announcement indicating they were going to do something. And I don't have to do anything any different than I do any other day to collect the rewards. I kinda like it.

Is a billboard a gimmick? Advertisements arent always complicated or gimmicky.

I dont have a problem with them advertising to the playerbase. I have a problem with obnoxious approaches to advertising. I seek out their advertisements with twitter and their websites home page. But I dont come to the forums for advertisements. I come here for discussions and debate. Just like I dont log into the game for advertisements I log in to play.

Some people may appreciate the adverts. I simply do not. But maybe thats because I see pop ups in game and here in the same vein as websites that litter your screen with popups when all you want to do is read an article.

jircris11 · July 2017

The pop up is how I found out about the event honestly, and guess what once I clicked the do not show again option is has not popped up again. People need to honestly stop with the constant complaints over any little thing. It grows annoying after so long, if you want to complain then complain about some of the broken things within the game.

Stovahkiin · July 2017

jircris11 wrote: »

The pop up is how I found out about the event honestly, and guess what once I clicked the do not show again option is has not popped up again. People need to honestly stop with the constant complaints over any little thing. It grows annoying after so long, if you want to complain then complain about some of the broken things within the game.

This, hence the sarcastic comment I made above. The "advertisement" is simply a quick announcement to tell people about a free event. It didn't break any game content or waste an hour, or even a minute, of anyone's time. There isn't any good reason to get all worked up over it.

Runefell · July 2017

I wasn't bothered by it at all. It was nice, I learned about the upcoming event, and then when I clicked it, it went away. I'd be annoyed if they were constantly spamming and pushing cash shop items and crates, but finding out about a giveaway or holiday events on their website is completely understandable. I hope they keep it up.

ADarklore · July 2017

It's amazing how people whine about the simplest things, apparently they've never heard the saying, "Don't sweat the small stuff"... and like many others have noted, I would not have been aware of the event without the pop-up... too bad they wouldn't do the same thing when they had a Crown sale, instead of having to wait for word of mouth to announce it.

So sure, I'm all for the POP UPS when it comes to announcing events like this.

Sausage · July 2017

That was great, people wanted extra revenue streams, guess what you got it.

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

ADarklore wrote: »

It's amazing how people whine about the simplest things, apparently they've never heard the saying, "Don't sweat the small stuff"... and like many others have noted, I would not have been aware of the event without the pop-up... too bad they wouldn't do the same thing when they had a Crown sale, instead of having to wait for word of mouth to announce it.

So sure, I'm all for the POP UPS when it comes to announcing events like this.

Its amazing how some people will shrug off any sort of criticism lobbied against their favorite company as "whining" so they dont have to actually tackle the discussion.

A post thats critical of of ZOS? Wont take long for Darklore to show up and tell you youre whining.

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

Stovahkiin wrote: »

jircris11 wrote: »

The pop up is how I found out about the event honestly, and guess what once I clicked the do not show again option is has not popped up again. People need to honestly stop with the constant complaints over any little thing. It grows annoying after so long, if you want to complain then complain about some of the broken things within the game.

This, hence the sarcastic comment I made above. The "advertisement" is simply a quick announcement to tell people about a free event. It didn't break any game content or waste an hour, or even a minute, of anyone's time. There isn't any good reason to get all worked up over it.

Its not like Im screaming that the sky is falling here. That would be getting worked up. But its good to know that anything you dont perceive as an issue is "getting all worked up".

Keep_Door · July 2017

Omg its the end of the world .... a game is advertising ... seriously ?

Have you run out of things to complain about...? Seems impossible with the lag running rampant? group finder ? Crown crates? Proc sets? No? Nothing advertising it what really gets you going?

You are weird man....

AlnilamE · July 2017

OK. Now let's pretend that they didn't put on the announcement on the forums.

Would you have found out about the event on time? How?

If you hadn't found out, would you have been mad that you missed this opportunity?

Turelus · July 2017

Personally I found it a little large and would rather a smaller box just down to one side, but the pop-up being there didn't really bother me. I also have the joy of seeing it every time I sign in from the office (private browsing mode) and can't say I get too mad.

It was a good way to announce the event and I can see ZOS using it for a lot of stuff like Crown Sale announcements, new in game events etc. probably limited time crown store items as well I guess?

I mean as long as I don't see a new banner every time I log in, or it doesn't become something which is just pushing "buy now!" on me every refresh I can shrug it off.

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2017

AlnilamE wrote: »

OK. Now let's pretend that they didn't put on the announcement on the forums.

Would you have found out about the event on time? How?

If you hadn't found out, would you have been mad that you missed this opportunity?

I actually found out about the event hours before with twitter. Which I do use to stay up to date with things. Anything that lands on the forums is almost always old information or somehow inaccurate.

And no. I wouldnt be mad because the event isnt really an event. Anyone logging in this long after the release of Morrowind is likely a regular player that logs daily anyway. Which Im willing to bet are also the type that subs anyway. And since its a known fact that the forums is also not a large portion of the community, are usually the regulars that play the game not just daily but for many more hours than casuals that come and go. Those here, or at least the majority would not have missed it anyway because theyd be logging anyway. If the forums is your go to place for information. Youre either not that interested in news about the game or youre confused about how to actually seek out where to get that news.

rootimus · July 2017

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

Its advertising the event. You can try and create some alternative facts so you can get around that.

Steady on, Kelly-Ann. Use noscript (or something similar) to block optnmstr.com and you'll not see the message.

mystfit · July 2017

I do NOT want pop ups unrelated to the website I'm on...for a company to make quick use of a pop up to promote their own stuff is totally fine by me.

AlnilamE · July 2017

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

AlnilamE wrote: »

OK. Now let's pretend that they didn't put on the announcement on the forums.

Would you have found out about the event on time? How?

If you hadn't found out, would you have been mad that you missed this opportunity?

I actually found out about the event hours before with twitter. Which I do use to stay up to date with things. Anything that lands on the forums is almost always old information or somehow inaccurate.

And no. I wouldnt be mad because the event isnt really an event. Anyone logging in this long after the release of Morrowind is likely a regular player that logs daily anyway. Which Im willing to bet are also the type that subs anyway. And since its a known fact that the forums is also not a large portion of the community, are usually the regulars that play the game not just daily but for many more hours than casuals that come and go. Those here, or at least the majority would not have missed it anyway because theyd be logging anyway. If the forums is your go to place for information. Youre either not that interested in news about the game or youre confused about how to actually seek out where to get that news.

Well, on the other hand, I use Twitter once in a blue moon and I do not "like" pages on Facebook unless it's someone I know personally, so the forums are the way I get my ESO news (outside of guildies telling me stuff).