ESO Anonymous (ESOA) -- You're not alone.

Mz_Jo · March 2018

Real world graphics aren't that good!
&
Real world nodes are really hard to harvest in the winter with no CP!!

I choose to play daily. I don't have a problem. OK!!

Wrecking_Blow_Spam · March 2018

LadyLethalla wrote: »

Real life... the graphics are fairly good but the soundtrack often sucks and so does the gameplay...

Yes the combat system is a joke, not to mention the NPCs, very few stand out. Then you've got the justice system, can't even have a nord like celebration (dancing on a table drunk) anymore without ending up in a cell, then questioning your sanity.

Wrecking_Blow_Spam · March 2018

Hi I'm Wrecking_Blow_Spam and I've always wanted to say that! I'm a semi ESO-holic, is that a thing?

I try balance this game, irl stuff, other games, TV shows and it is hectic. This game is a nice release and I just like it. I realise I probably shouldn't play it for myself but still I find myself wanting to. Is that a bad thing? In the past ive reflected and I know deep down its a waste of time but still I enjoy it and I always think, if I'd be watching TV or something equally non productive then I may as well be on ESO.

Savos_Saren · March 2018

Wrecking_Blow_Spam wrote: »

LadyLethalla wrote: »

Real life... the graphics are fairly good but the soundtrack often sucks and so does the gameplay...

Yes the combat system is a joke, not to mention the NPCs, very few stand out. Then you've got the justice system, can't even have a nord like celebration (dancing on a table drunk) anymore with ending up in a cell, then questioning your sanity.

Yes, but the real life "persuade" system works well when you give you spouse enough "Sorry, honey lager". Let's just say that your Shifting Standard gets less Negates afterward.

Tasear · March 2018

oMrRust wrote: »

I'm not a ESO-Addict.! I don't belong here.. sure I spent countless hours attempting completing a vMoL run and finally completing it by ignoring sleep to sstay on time with a schedule to do vMoL.. I just wanted that skin.
and sure I went binging in cyrodiil countless hours.. but I just wanted to be the Emporer ! but still await for it to be my time.

*Pat's back, first step denial.

Enslaved · March 2018

6h without ESO.
1. Going to work since I am forced to do so.
2. Will not grind APs on work since boss dislike when we PvP while "working"
3. Will not do daily undaunted quests because my workmates dislike when I yell on healer when in office.
4. Will not drink dubious camoran throne because they serve only coffee in my work place.
5. Had to equip outfit #2 that consists of plain everyday clothing, with no tristat glyphs and without any traits. Also, it is forbidden to dye it in orsimer dress pink or legate black, so Im stuck with pleb brown to match my shoes and my mood.
6. FML

JungleBoot · March 2018

It's so nice to see all of these contributions. The creativity is fascinating. I now count three days without ESO and no shakes or horrible mood swings. Ahhhhhhhhh. I definitely don't feel tension in the shoulders from fighting the controller to get my character to do what I want. It's a good feeling.

Mz_Jo · March 2018

JungleBoot wrote: »

It's so nice to see all of these contributions. The creativity is fascinating. I now count three days without ESO and no shakes or horrible mood swings. Ahhhhhhhhh. I definitely don't feel tension in the shoulders from fighting the controller to get my character to do what I want. It's a good feeling.

Well I'm glad you are doing well!!
I HAD TOTAL MELT DOWN

I have been playing now for 4 hours.

Starting to feel much better!!
Spent crowns
Did writs
1 fortified nirn
OMG

I HAVE TO SIGN BACK ON FOR THE SPECIALTY VENDORS!!!

OMG OMG OMG!!!

HAVE TO GO Bye!!!

Tasear · March 2018

JungleBoot wrote: »

It's so nice to see all of these contributions. The creativity is fascinating. I now count three days without ESO and no shakes or horrible mood swings. Ahhhhhhhhh. I definitely don't feel tension in the shoulders from fighting the controller to get my character to do what I want. It's a good feeling.

But eso forums..you still are with us.

Androconium · March 2018

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Grimm13 wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Worked for 50 years, did all that responsible adult stuff. Now it's time to indulge and gaming in one of my indulgences. Cheap at the price too.

Cheap as long as you can resist the Crown Store.

I don't resist it. I buy what appeals to me. Still cheap considering I don't go out drinking/partying, don't buy a lot of clothes/shoes etc.

You buy a lot of treasure maps.

DieAlteHexe · March 2018

Androconium wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Grimm13 wrote: »

DieAlteHexe wrote: »

Worked for 50 years, did all that responsible adult stuff. Now it's time to indulge and gaming in one of my indulgences. Cheap at the price too.

Cheap as long as you can resist the Crown Store.

I don't resist it. I buy what appeals to me. Still cheap considering I don't go out drinking/partying, don't buy a lot of clothes/shoes etc.

You buy a lot of treasure maps.

I do, yes.

Make lots of money doing so.

Idinuse · March 2018

monktoasty wrote: »

Real life... what a waste of time.

Real life RNG sucks. I want a token system.

Tasear · March 2018

Idinuse wrote: »

monktoasty wrote: »

Real life... what a waste of time.

Real life RNG sucks. I want a token system.

How about a transmute or outfit option?

Hallothiel · March 2018

I get accused of this by my teens - mainly when they are told to get off the ps4 & go & revise. Frequently told I am like sooo gay and have no life.
But then I work full time, do all the household stuff, cook, shop,watch rubbish tv, walk my dogs & see friends so I know that when I do log in, I bloody deserve it.
And yes, if I choose to spend an entire day off gaming - that is my choice! Nowt wrong with it and not a sign of addiction

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(But do sometimes wonder. Have to admit this game is - what's the word? Habitual?)

SynodicOracle · April 2018

Careful, some sad lonely guy is going to take this seriously

TheRealPotoroo · April 2018

Hippie4927 wrote: »

What is this 'outside' you speak of?

Androconium · April 2018

Hallothiel wrote: »

But then I work full time, do all the household stuff, cook, shop,watch rubbish tv, walk my dogs & see friends so I know that when I do log in, I bloody deserve it.

You dont deserve to be posting here, then. Hard core thread is hard core only.
Doing housework indicates that you are easily distracted.

ktdotexe · April 2018

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tonyhextrab16_ESO · April 2018

I admit I`m an ESO-holic....which is why I`m going to stop playing, and get back to real life. Clean the house, go outside, get back to my music....try and remember my kid`s names...

My future life is now planned.

I just need to log in one more time to finish my writs first. I`ll only be 5 minutes, tops.

Then I`ll quit.

Definitely.....

Leandor · April 2018

Tasear wrote: »

Idinuse wrote: »

monktoasty wrote: »

Real life... what a waste of time.

Real life RNG sucks. I want a token system.

How about a transmute or outfit option?

I want that "change appearance" token

Merlin13KAGL · April 2018

I bet your mailbox will chastise you first thing, next login.

Merlin13KAGL · April 2018

LadyLethalla wrote: »

Real life... the graphics are fairly good but the soundtrack often sucks and so does the gameplay...

Most of the NPC's are complete idiots, too, and the AI is awful.

jedtb16_ESO · April 2018

i go 'outside' every day...

but then i realize i don't have my best weapon with me or my best armour so i have to hurry back before someone notices.

Tasear · April 2018

Merlin13KAGL wrote: »

LadyLethalla wrote: »

Real life... the graphics are fairly good but the soundtrack often sucks and so does the gameplay...

Most of the NPC's are complete idiots, too, and the AI is awful.

I blame the developer... could learn a thing or two from ZOS.

Lysette · April 2018

i guess I spent more time on the forum than actually playing the game. This is because I can read the forum while working on other stuff in RL, but not play and work at the same time.

Tasear · January 2019

My favorite support group

Sylvermynx · January 2019

*wince* at necro'd thread.... is this to celebrate the new class?

Tabbycat · January 2019

Sylvermynx wrote: »

*wince* at necro'd thread.... is this to celebrate the new class?

Necromancy.... too soon.

paulychan · January 2019

I was so addicted. Now that I found real drugs, however, i get totally blasted and stare at my toons perfect butt.

Davor · January 2019

JungleBoot wrote: »

You can put down the controller. You can go outside. You can get perspective. I am counting 1 day without ESO (ha ha).

01. I didn't succumb to the login mechanic of mount training (requiring 180 days; 6 months; not account wide). Eventhough, I have one mount nearly maxed with 60 speed, 60 bag space, and about 50 stamina.

02. I didn't spend hours farming a dolmen for a set of purple jewelry.

03. I didn't spend hours farming raw materials in hopes refining would net me epic and legendary mats.

04. I didn't spend hours rummaging through containers searching for elusive motifs.

05. I didn't engage in various daily activities in hopes I would be granted a motif page or complete motif book.

06. I didn't spend hours in activity finder hoping I might be grouped with other players to engage in an otherwise 20 - 30 minute adventure.

07. I didn't spend endless hours in Cyrodiil galloping across the terrain from one keep to the next in a game of musical capture.

08. I didn't spend endless hours killing the same grouped mobs in Imperial City to gain enough fragments to combine into a key for chests secured in trophy rooms.

09. I didn't spend 30 minutes or more logging in and out of characters to complete writs.

10. I wasn't a good little hobbit and picked every mushroom encountered.

11. I didn't spend hours in a public dungeon running the same lap over and over.

I spent the day free of ESO. I count 1 Day.

(humor intended)

While this is just a joke, it does show how games have not become a "get away of life", but becoming part of life.

This is why I stopped playing ESO for a bit. It just became a chore and I stopped having fun. Now that I have stopped this, and just play and not do a chore, the fun is coming back. While I am missing out on a lot, having fun is more important than just "working/doing chores".