I get slightly less value in ESO+ during the warmer months when the days are longer and I'm out doing more things in general.

But it's perfect for these crappy winter months where I can just kick back and catch up on content while padding my gold vault. And it's more fun roaming Eastmarch and Wrothgar when I don't have to experience the chills associated with that type of climate.

Haven't started playing ESO yet. Want to try it because I loved the old Morrowind from 2002.

Learned, sadly, I need to save up money for a gaming PC to play the game so I can't play on the PC immediately.
Whatever happened to the day when any old PC could play any game, I wonder. Please forgive this digression.

My nephew has an XBox One. I'm considering using his XBox while he's at work and getting the game and XBox live.

I'm not sure what to do regarding ESO+. I wish to support the developers if I can afford it.

I have a few questions I hope people can answer.

1) If I purchase ESO+ for the XBox, do I need a second ESO+ purchase once I have enough money to get a gaming PC?
I.e., is each purchase of ESO+ platform specific?

2) Is ESO pay to win? The answer to this question won't deter my wish to play, but I'd like to know.

3) I've started looking at the forums. There's concern about loot boxes and gambling? Isn't ESO rated mature?
Personally, I won't start gambling because I fear the addiction, but adults should be able to decide for themselves.
I can understand the desire to protect children and vulnerable adults from gambling.

To give you a sense of perspective about me, I'm old and retired, living on limited means.
I'm looking for an escape from reality; I don't much like listening to the news any more.

When I played the old Morrowind from 2002, I was a terrible pack rat.
I wasn't so much interested in killing things unless a quest required it. I loved to explore and collect stuff.

My nephew is a twenty something. My description of him may make him sound like a child, which he is not.
Call me an old fart if you wish. I don't feel I'm getting old. I feel other people are starting out life so terribly young.

-Rick

Craft bag seems to be the main selling point. I'm a very organized person and know what roles i want to play so my bank is pretty clean.

rsewill wrote: »

Haven't started playing ESO yet. Want to try it because I loved the old Morrowind from 2002.

Learned, sadly, I need to save up money for a gaming PC to play the game so I can't play on the PC immediately.
Whatever happened to the day when any old PC could play any game, I wonder. Please forgive this digression.

My nephew has an XBox One. I'm considering using his XBox while he's at work and getting the game and XBox live.

I'm not sure what to do regarding ESO+. I wish to support the developers if I can afford it.

I have a few questions I hope people can answer.

1) If I purchase ESO+ for the XBox, do I need a second ESO+ purchase once I have enough money to get a gaming PC?
I.e., is each purchase of ESO+ platform specific?

2) Is ESO pay to win? The answer to this question won't deter my wish to play, but I'd like to know.

3) I've started looking at the forums. There's concern about loot boxes and gambling? Isn't ESO rated mature?
Personally, I won't start gambling because I fear the addiction, but adults should be able to decide for themselves.
I can understand the desire to protect children and vulnerable adults from gambling.

To give you a sense of perspective about me, I'm old and retired, living on limited means.
I'm looking for an escape from reality; I don't much like listening to the news any more.

When I played the old Morrowind from 2002, I was a terrible pack rat.
I wasn't so much interested in killing things unless a quest required it. I loved to explore and collect stuff.

My nephew is a twenty something. My description of him may make him sound like a child, which he is not.
Call me an old fart if you wish. I don't feel I'm getting old. I feel other people are starting out life so terribly young.

-Rick

I don't think you need that good of a PC to be able to play ESO. I have a pretty outdated computer and I play at max video settings and I get solid 100 FPS.

COSTUME DYEING IS EVERYTHING!!!!1!!9!

...but it would be much better if price will be lower in my country. Damn those capitalists and their dirty politics.

Jim_Pipp wrote: »

cynic the game is designed (intended, deliberately made) to be harder to play if you don't have eso plus. The game exists to make money so a combination of "carrots and sticks" are used to make us player donkeys go towards paying every month.

Crafting is made very difficult without subbing at least occasionally. The craft bag let's any character gather materials and all characters always have access to crafting materials. Without the craft bag many players choose not to gather materials because of the time it takes to manage inventory.

This is particularly noticeable during events like the witches festival and new life festival where you will get lots of varied rewards.

Storing gearsets is important too, and with so many gearsets in the game, as well as an every expanding collection of furnishings, maps, pardon edicts, those weird dazzler consumables, etc, you need a lot of inventory space.

Playing the inventory management mini-game is more of a mid to endgame activity. In the early game gold and experience are all that matters, so eso plus gives a noticeable increase in those too.

In conclusion, eso knows what buttons to push, so to get the most out of the game you will have to pay for it with eso plus. If you don't you will progress more slowly, not just because you get less experience and gold, but also because you will spend more time tidying up your inventory and bank more often and you will probably rely on others to do at least some of your crafting for you.

P.s. I sub occasionally, usually for in-game events. I would prefer to buy things out right but there is no way I could be a crafter without getting the craft bag occasionally.

Actually, the game without ESO+ is exactly what the game was like before they got rid of the mandatory sub-fee (1T not withstanding). ESO+ legitimately adds bonuses while not subbing is the baseline experience.

Hello guys,

I have a trade to propose if there's someone interested.

I have bought 1 month ESO plus for PS4 by mistake. I know it's stupid, but it was 5 am and I was tired and I did it.
But, I don't have PS4 and don't know anyone who has it, I play on PC. I have withdrawn my money so I'm offering to buy it for you in exchange for Tessellated Guar mount which can be bought as a gift from crown store (1300 crowns, the reason why I wanted ESO plus in a first place). I didn't know where to turn, but the money is just standing there in my PS4 wallet on my account and I can't find any use for it, so contact me if you're interested.

ambrynn_ESO wrote: »

I like ESO plus, but I'm currently VERY frustrated because there's no way to gift ESO Plus or buy ESO plus game time for the PC. This means I'm playing with my friend, but we're leveling at different rates and I have many features he can't use. I don't understand why one can purchase game time for every platform but the original PC platform. I've had this account for a long time and have no interest in switching to a console version.

Why not send the money for ESO+ to your friend so that he can buy ESO+ himself? PayPal works wonders here and it is safe. Perhaps some pre-paid cards such as Paysafecard may work too?

If you play the game every day (or as much as possible) and truly love the game, spend hours on it, want to buy crowns on it.......then yes! ESO plus is definitely worth it!