switching from normal to steam

mwo1480 · March 2018

so i got the game by disk/site download and have (almost) all dlc,
but i am thinking to go play by steam (yes i know i need to rebuy the game on steam) as its easyer for me to buy crowns by steam thn other ways
(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff(sarcasm))
Do i need to rebuy all dlc if i log on on steam version with my account, or will i still have acces to them (totally dont wanna rebuy morrowind expension?
i did google it, but only find old threads with conflicting awnsers

danno8 · March 2018

Here is an answer from someone who has actually done it.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/387577/linking-existing-eso-account-to-steam-account

LordSemaj wrote: »

Aeladiir wrote: »

Okay, what's the catch? Has anyone done it?

Will I, if I link my current ESO account, need to buy content straight from Steam afterwards (i. e. expansions, crowns, etc.) or will I still be able to buy stuff via ESO Store on the official website?

Yes, I've done it.

Linking with Steam is as simple as owning a Steam version of the base game and logging in once. When you log in from Steam, it will ask you for your ESO account info. As soon as you enter your info, your accounts will be linked and you can from that point on use the Steam version or the ESO launcher from the website.

You do not have to rebuy anything. In the past you did have to but they are now a single account. One Tamriel, One Account, and you can buy crowns or content from EITHER location freely. I actually purchased several DLCs and Morrowing through Steam while picking up the recent DLCs from the ESO website.

Kodrac · March 2018

mwo1480 wrote: »

(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff)

Wouldn't getting a different gf be easier/better?

mwo1480 · March 2018

Kodrac wrote: »

mwo1480 wrote: »

(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff)

Wouldn't getting a different gf be easier/better?

taking all cyrodill keeps solo while blindfolded is easyer thn finding a different gf

TheCyberDruid · March 2018

I got the game on Steam and then just added things to my ESO account (Morrowind mainly). If you link your Steam account to your existing ESO account you should be good to go (as in only having to buy the base game on Steam).

danno8 · March 2018

Kodrac · March 2018

mwo1480 wrote: »

Kodrac wrote: »

mwo1480 wrote: »

(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff)

Wouldn't getting a different gf be easier/better?

taking all cyrodill keeps solo while blindfolded is easyer thn finding a different gf

Feels bad, man. Lots of fish in the sea. There's a few that aren't so controlling as to scrutinize your financials. If you're hiding something as meaningless as games what else is she going to have a problem with that you'll have to hide?

Nestor · March 2018

mwo1480 wrote: »

(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff)

I am not a Steam Hater. So, I say this neutrally, for this game, don't saddle yourself with the added complexity of having to Launch Log to Steam, then Launch Log to the game, all so you can hide your activities from your GF.

Use a Pre-Paid Credit Card instead.

And, money issues are the number one reason for conflict in a relationship. Work that out, or separate your finances, keeping a joint account only for house hold expenses.

Rouven · March 2018

Kodrac wrote: »

mwo1480 wrote: »

Kodrac wrote: »

mwo1480 wrote: »

(dont want my gf see my bank info about buying more eso stuff)

Wouldn't getting a different gf be easier/better?

taking all cyrodill keeps solo while blindfolded is easyer thn finding a different gf

Feels bad, man. Lots of fish in the sea. There's a few that aren't so controlling as to scrutinize your financials. If you're hiding something as meaningless as games what else is she going to have a problem with that you'll have to hide?

I can't wrap my head around what the difference is. I mean she will figure out that steam = games pretty quick.

mwo1480 · March 2018

dont take the gf part serious, steam is easyers as i have money on it and not intending to buy other games, and getting steamcards once in a while for work,

just want to know if i need to rebuy all dlc,

Raideen · March 2018

DONT GO THE STEAM ROUTE..HUGE mistake.

Steam often has server issues or log in issues that the non steam accounts do not get affected by

mwo1480 · March 2018

let me ask it different

if i buy eso on steam, thn log in with my account in steam will my dlc also be there or need i rebuy them
if i buy crowns on steam and play on steam to get them ingame, can i thn logg in on the non steam version and will those crowns be there thn (using same eso acc ofc)

Raideen · March 2018

No. You can only log into a steam ESO game, through steam.

think of it as

PC
STEAM
XBOX
PLAYSTATION

Those are your options to play the game and there is NO crossover.

Ratzkifal · March 2018

If you buy normal ESO without anything you are able to download the game. If you can download the game, you can get to the log in screen. From there, you can log into any account if you have the password and it should have everything that account has UNLESS (and I don't know how it works with steam) there is no log in screen through steam as it recognizes your steam account or something.

PlagueSD · March 2018

Raideen wrote: »

DONT GO THE STEAM ROUTE..HUGE mistake.

Steam often has server issues or log in issues that the non steam accounts do not get affected by

Yes, I stay away from 3rd party launchers. More things that can fail and prevent you from playing the game. Just look at all the issues with Xbox Live and Playstation Network. I don't ever play games that require me to go through multiple authentication steps.

Moving to steam is like putting up a fence around your property. You can only get in when there is a guard on duty. If he calls in sick, you can't get to your house.

Nestor · March 2018

mwo1480 wrote: »

let me ask it different

if i buy eso on steam, thn log in with my account in steam will my dlc also be there or need i rebuy them
if i buy crowns on steam and play on steam to get them ingame, can i thn logg in on the non steam version and will those crowns be there thn (using same eso acc ofc)

The two games do not intermingle, at all. Not characters, not inventory, not crowns, not DLC's, not Mail*, not Guilds, nothing. It would be an alternate account and everything that entails.

Steam adds nothing to this game, other than telling your Steam friends you are playing it. And, you can do that by linking your current game to Steam. I have nothing against Steam, I have it and like it. But Steam is not something you want to saddle this game with unless it is the only way you can buy the game.

*well, you can mail items from one account to the other as long as they are on the same server

mwo1480 · March 2018

danno8 wrote: »

Here is an answer from someone who has actually done it.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/387577/linking-existing-eso-account-to-steam-account

LordSemaj wrote: »

Aeladiir wrote: »

Okay, what's the catch? Has anyone done it?

Will I, if I link my current ESO account, need to buy content straight from Steam afterwards (i. e. expansions, crowns, etc.) or will I still be able to buy stuff via ESO Store on the official website?

Yes, I've done it.

Linking with Steam is as simple as owning a Steam version of the base game and logging in once. When you log in from Steam, it will ask you for your ESO account info. As soon as you enter your info, your accounts will be linked and you can from that point on use the Steam version or the ESO launcher from the website.

You do not have to rebuy anything. In the past you did have to but they are now a single account. One Tamriel, One Account, and you can buy crowns or content from EITHER location freely. I actually purchased several DLCs and Morrowing through Steam while picking up the recent DLCs from the ESO website.

omg THANK U, this is the info i was looking for
why is that thread not higher on google (might be location difference maybe)

danno8 · March 2018

mwo1480 wrote: »

danno8 wrote: »

Here is an answer from someone who has actually done it.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/387577/linking-existing-eso-account-to-steam-account

LordSemaj wrote: »

Aeladiir wrote: »

Okay, what's the catch? Has anyone done it?

Will I, if I link my current ESO account, need to buy content straight from Steam afterwards (i. e. expansions, crowns, etc.) or will I still be able to buy stuff via ESO Store on the official website?

Yes, I've done it.

Linking with Steam is as simple as owning a Steam version of the base game and logging in once. When you log in from Steam, it will ask you for your ESO account info. As soon as you enter your info, your accounts will be linked and you can from that point on use the Steam version or the ESO launcher from the website.

You do not have to rebuy anything. In the past you did have to but they are now a single account. One Tamriel, One Account, and you can buy crowns or content from EITHER location freely. I actually purchased several DLCs and Morrowing through Steam while picking up the recent DLCs from the ESO website.

omg THANK U, this is the info i was looking for
why is that thread not higher on google (might be location difference maybe)

What's amazing is how many people gave you a wrong answer based on nothing.

TheCyberDruid · March 2018

Raideen wrote: »

Those are your options to play the game and there is NO crossover.

Ah, I see a well informed person that has first hand experience here. Really great to have your input, sir!

TheCyberDruid · March 2018

danno8 wrote: »

What's amazing is how many people gave you a wrong answer based on nothing.

Well, I did tell him that, didn't I?

mwo1480 · March 2018

TheCyberDruid wrote: »

danno8 wrote: »

What's amazing is how many people gave you a wrong answer based on nothing.

Well, I did tell him that, didn't I?

u kinda did, i see, must have overlooked it, thank u 2

Giraffon · March 2018

I'm coming in late on this thread, but I really like my Steam account. I have both a Steam account and a regular account and honestly, the Steam account has a lot to offer. My absolute favorite thing about Steam is that if my computer completely dies and I have to go get another one, I need only log into my steam account and start reinstalling the games I've purchased.
I recently went out and purchased several old games from Steam that I already owned so I could get rid of the retail in box copies.

I've been trying to transition to my Steam account as the primary one that I play, but my original main character on the regular account is so far ahead in motif knowledge that it's sort of depressing to try to get caught up.

The Elder Scrolls Online

switching from normal to steam

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