What advice would you give new players joining us?

Tasear · May 2019

With Elsweyr coming out. We will have a batch of new players roaming around. What advice would you give them?

mague · May 2019

Have fun

me_ming · May 2019

mague wrote: »

Have fun

This one. And to not rush end game. It can wait. Just enjoy the game-- at least on your first character.

Mariusghost84 · May 2019

As far as maximising DPS. Dont get to cought up in gear. Knowing a roation and what skills to use is far more important.

MaleAmazon · May 2019

Don´t play Elsweyr at first. The zone, I mean. Not only will the story not quite make sense (I am guessing since I assume it takes place after the MQ even if dialogue is adapted to suit people who haven´t played it), but the zone will likely be overcrowded. I didn´t like it when I started playing ESO and couldn´t play solo quests.. well, solo.

Festina lente.

Jazz_Funk · May 2019

Take your time, enjoy the story lines, the lore, questing, the uniqueness of each zone. Try different races, classes and roles. Find some friends to do quests, pledges, trials and pvp. There is lots to do and experience. Enjoy the ride mate. It’s a blast!

Turelus · May 2019

If you're playing because you love RPG's: Take your time, enjoy the story the game has and don't rush it to get to "end game" you won't have a second chance to lose yourself in the games story and setting like you do that first time.

If you're playing because you love MMO's: Watch and read some guides before diving into group content, take everything with a grain of salt because some of the things people speak as "truth" really isn't as important as they think it is.

mocap · May 2019

3rd person view

Ildun · May 2019

Install add-on first.

Deter1UK · May 2019

All of the above - and look for the Hooded Figure ASAP

AndyMac · May 2019

Sure, have fun - that's what actually matters.

That said, it's a huge, complex game - any new player should definitely do some research before putting in serious game time.

Time spent getting an understanding of classes and systems in the game could save you a lot of regret.

xTAKISx · May 2019

Do not rush to end game. Enjoy the show.

Tommy_The_Gun · May 2019

- Have fun
- Avoid meta
- Don't join trading guilds

Rygonix · May 2019

Don't directly compare yourself to other, higher-leveled players. It will only discourage you. Remember that every Veteran was once getting their asses kicked by some of the weakest mobs when they were brand new, just as you are now.

mann9753b16_ESO · May 2019

- Have fun, dont rush things
- Enjoy the Quests
- Dont try to powerlevel, Level doesnt mean much in this game
- Start researching Right away, even if you think you wont be a crafter
- Start training your horse ASAP
- Get all the Guilds right away
- Finish all the Crafting quests so you can do daily quests
- Max out your sales and laundering limit in the outlaw refuge every day
- Dont be afraid to ask stuff in chat, ESo has a really nice community.

Tabbycat · May 2019

*stands on shoreline with new player*

See that small island waaaay over there? You can swim to it. Go on now. Go.

*watches as new player swims out and gets eaten by slaughterfish*

darthbelanb14_ESO · May 2019

Google is your friend. Learn how to use the forum's search function. The answers are already out there.

rynth · May 2019

Don't pay attention to the forums they are poison and toxic and in no way reflect the majority of gaming experience

ccfeeling · May 2019

Dk tank
Templar healer
DPS... Hmm... Whichever..

wishlist14 · May 2019

Don't join the forums 😜😛

On a more serious note I would tell them to try out a variety of classes before settling for one and to play them till at least level 20 before deciding on a main class. I have seen new players get discouraged with a class at level 5....too early to see some of the potential of that class when you dont have many skills open yet.

Immerse yourself in the stories and also try to follow the main story line as it helps you make sense of the world around you.

Feed your mount once you get it at level 10, it will help get you get places faster in your future journeys.

Join a guild that helps beginners. There are many good ones and you will make lots of new friends and get lots of support.
You can always ask for a guild in zone chat.

Mostly, if a newbie asks me for any help i send them a friend request and tell them to ask me for help anytime they need. I usually craft them weapons or gear they need too. Im very protective towards new players. I never forget what it felt like to be one.

@Tasear. Fun question thank you 😊😊😊

Sanguinor2 · May 2019

Dont buy from Steam, just dont.

Auros · May 2019

1. Play slow
2. Learn correct combat principles, exclusive for ESO
3. Check https://alcasthq.com/eso-new-player-beginner-guide/

Jolipinator · May 2019

If you want to play different races on different alliances buy the "Any Race, Any Alliance Bundle" now. Right now. This minute.

Don't spend 11,700 crowns on it.

Tasear · May 2019

ccfeeling wrote: »

Dk tank
Templar healer
DPS... Hmm... Whichever..

You mean sorc healer right

Ragnork · May 2019

wishlist14 wrote: »

Don't join the forums 😜😛

This

Jaimeh · May 2019

The very first thing would be to not get overwhelmed by all the cues popping on their screen, and take their time to read things, and explore the starting area. For old players, levelling a new character is almost an industrial process by now, but I still remember how utterly overwhelmed I was when exiting the tutorial, and seeing the cities for the first time. The second thing would be to read a guide with tips tailored to begginers: things like 3rd person camera, using a mount, starting crafting, allocating attribute points. etc.; there are many such guides around, either written or in video format, by streamers like Alcast, Shimmmer, MissBizz, Tianlein, to name a few, and they are very informative. Finally, to be patient with the game at the start because it can seem vast and complex, but it's absolutely worth it to give it a chance, because they will have many exciting and fun adventures ahead!

BomblePants · May 2019

Collect all the flowers!!! I didn’t bother with collecting mats for about two years and regretted it....

MattT1988 · May 2019

• Don’t rush to end game. Take the time learn your character, do some quests.
• START RESEARCH CRAFTING TRAITS STRAIGHT AWAY. Cannot emphasis that one enough.
• Sign up for Mages Guild and Fighters Guild straight away.
• FEED YOUR HORSES EVERYDAY. You’ll thank me for that one, especially if you end up playing in Cyrodill a lot.
• Do a random normal dungeon every day. Good XP boost.
• Do all the crafting writs every day. The gold and XP you get for this adds up nicely.
• Pick up every resource node you can.

mistermacintosh · May 2019

Be kind to others, but don't get wrapped up in other players' drama. Learn how to filter chat and use ignore. Enjoy your game time.

Don't buy crown crates unless you really want something. Steer clear of the crown store in general unless you don't mind blowing 100s of dollars on imaginary costumes and furniture

Use the internet to look things up. People in the game are doing other things. Some of us will stop to help sometimes, but most of the time a search engine is way more helpful.

Sneaky-Snurr · May 2019

"You gotta think real hard on min-maxing your char in the long run so you can be on top of various leaderboards! Bragging rights brah!!!!111@@!2"

Gatviper · May 2019

Play through the game on your own first, better start in your alliance's starting zones than Elsweyr, so you actually get to know the game (hi)story. It will make for lot more immersion to stay with the game later. Depending on your preference, try to notice which way you do better tanking / healing / dps so you get out more and more of the particular role, what abilities are better than others, how to stack abilities with damage per tick and direct damage abilities for max performance, which enchants are better on weapons / armors. It will help later if you decide to do group content. Remember, you're solo, nobody is pushing you, take the time to experiment.
Also like proposed already above, start to research gear pieces you pick up right away, that way you can replace gear up to your level on your own as you go on, so it stays good enough - any gear about 7 levels lower than your level is getting bad.

And enjoy the game most of all, don't rush it.