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LOGIN ISSUES THROUGH STEAM - Quick *Possible* Fix

JackScarlet
JackScarlet
Soul Shriven
Hey all :-D so this internal error thing hit me pretty hard. Same issue many Steam users have been having. Many of these forums are posting to try launching from the ESO64 executable, but I've found something a little more solid. Most of us long term players remember having to make the decision to link Steam account. The issue is really in the middle man, not ESO or Zeni. Uninstalling through Steam launcher, removing steam directory (and all remanents), then reinstalling from your account at ElderScrollsOnline.com (cutting out the middle man, Steam) seems to do the trick permanently. Many of my friends claimed they "bought it through steam, and didn't have an Elder Scrolls Online account." For those of you that don't realize, your @name is your elder scrolls account and a copy of the game can be downloaded from the account panel. AGAIN, this may only work if you bought the game pre-Steam-linkage, but seems to be working across the board RN. See y'all in game!
  • VexingArcanist
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    but sometimes you really want to have your nose on your face.
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    While that is understandable, Vexing... it would appear that Steam has "got our nose." So we'll have to wait for them to work out their shennanigans.
  • neverwalk
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    Won't you lose your ESO+ sub ?
  • duendology
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    I appreciate your help @JackScarlet

    but no player should feel forced or even feel they have to do all these weird maneuvers in order to play the game. Clearly something got broken and not working as it previously did. It should be fixed by the Support either at Steam or ZOS ...OR BOTH!
    We the customers.. did not do anything that would cause these issues.
    PC/NA
    - Redguard StamBlade dps ["bowtard" crafty girl who likes spinning with daggers too.]
    - Breton SorcMag dps [She's got an identity crisis, but I believe in her.]
    - Dunmer Templar dps/healer [she's a healer, then again she likes inferno staff too...]
    And..
    - High Elf SorcMag dps [It's quite possible his daddy was a Nord.]

    I am an old-fashioned Goth
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    I don't believe so... But IDK, everything came back for me just as is. Same for everyone who's tried it so far. Membership should be linked directly to your account, no?
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    @duendology I 100% agree :-D but I've also been playing this game for a very long time. And ZOS/this game has treated me very well. So yusss, I understand no player should have to take these measures... but things get messy with middle man platforms like Steam. And if this fix works as a temp bandaid for those who can't get in game right now and gets the populations back on par so I'm not standing lonely in a vast emptiness of time and space... I'll consider it a success :-J
  • duendology
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    Fair point, Jack.
    I am, by nature, a very patient being so..even though I'd like to roam Tamriel now.. I still can wait. I understand the passionate impatient ones though...so fair enough. ;)

    What irks me about this whole issue is the total lack of responsibility from Steam..so far the contacting the support is concerned. It refers you to ZOS. BUT.. if I am forced to use Steam launcher to play ESO..THEN it's not entirely...I mean everything, on ZOS's shoulders only, right?
    Edited by duendology on February 15, 2018 5:41PM
    PC/NA
    - Redguard StamBlade dps ["bowtard" crafty girl who likes spinning with daggers too.]
    - Breton SorcMag dps [She's got an identity crisis, but I believe in her.]
    - Dunmer Templar dps/healer [she's a healer, then again she likes inferno staff too...]
    And..
    - High Elf SorcMag dps [It's quite possible his daddy was a Nord.]

    I am an old-fashioned Goth
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    Definitely understood, @duendology , which is why I'm posting the *possible* part haha. For those of use with quick connections and a little tech-savvy, it's a definite easy fix. And once you have it downloaded directly... it's not like you really have to go back to Steam ever. But again, I fully understand your view on this and 100% agree.
  • ZOS_Ragnar
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    Until the issue is resolved, players who own ESO Plus through Steam but log in through the retail launcher may fail to receive ESO Plus benefits.

    We are working with our partners at Steam to fix the issue, and hope to have it resolved as quickly as possible.

    For the latest updates we recommend watching this thread: https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/4870208
    The Elder Scrolls Online - ZeniMax Online Studios
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  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    Woot, thank you @ZOS_RyanM!! Should work at least to keep people in game until you guys get 'er done! Cheers mate!!! And thanks for the speedy response!!
  • SGT_Wolfe101st
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    PC master race...amiright????
    PS4 -NA AD

    Wood Elf - StamNB - DPS
    Nord - MagDK - Tank
    High Elf - MagSorc - DPS
    Dark Elf - Mag Warden- Healer
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    LOL oh shush. <3
  • Alex_Lex
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    Not Steam.
    Yet booted from server.

    Wohoo!
    Bug #572634 this week only.
    EU: Beatrice gra-Brog, Rebellie, Yshterie, Jearra , Lirielline
    Christess, Fleuretta, Jubilee Cake, Braviliana, Onyxette
    M'adjirra, Dances-around-Nirn, Nerieth, Estrice, Ann der Wood
    Éternelle, Burns-all-the-babies, Jyggurag
    NA: Dice Twice, Nikka from the barrel
  • JackScarlet
    JackScarlet
    Soul Shriven
    Were you booted from server, @Alex_Lex , or are you getting the same log in error as us? Just curious. The "Internal Error, blah blah blah, contact support..." at log in?
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