DESTROY

Shantu · December 2019

Ok, admittedly, this is kind of a lame complaint, but why is it when we want to destroy some items (like half of those we receive as a daily reward) are we forced to type the word "DESTROY", (in all caps, no less)? Is it that ZOS can't believe we actually want to get rid of this stuff? Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

At least 1 add-on developer gets it because they will fill in the word for you. Can we please get rid of this and just have a confirmation button? I promise...if I want to destroy something, that means I REALLY, REALLY do want to destroy it!

SpacemanSpiff1 · December 2019

they need the extra confirmation to protect players from themselves.

theyancey · December 2019

Just right click on them and choose "add to junk." You can delete the entire contents of the junk folder at once.

Taleof2Cities · December 2019

SpacemanSpiff1 wrote: »

they need the extra confirmation to protect players from themselves.

^This.^

Almost every week there’s a thread in General Help from a player who deleted their character ... even after the additional gated message that asks them to type ‘DELETE’.

Octarinewolf · December 2019

Shantu wrote: »

Ok, admittedly, this is kind of a lame complaint, but why is it when we want to destroy some items (like half of those we receive as a daily reward) are we forced to type the word "DESTROY", (in all caps, no less)? Is it that ZOS can't believe we actually want to get rid of this stuff? Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

At least 1 add-on developer gets it because they will fill in the word for you. Can we please get rid of this and just have a confirmation button? I promise...if I want to destroy something, that means I REALLY, REALLY do want to destroy it!

If Pacrooti could deconstruct those into Crown Gem,it would be understandable.

That there are three or four versions of each crown consumable (Deconstructable, two other non stackable but other wise identical types of account bound, and character bound.) is a bit much.

Note Pacrooti just requires you to press E to confirm you want to deconstruct things.

It appears to be an attempt to convince people they are worth spending crowns to purchase.

Hippie4927 · December 2019

Something that's actually easier with a controller? What's the world coming to?

All I have to do is push in the right joystick and then confirm.

xWarbrain · December 2019

Consoles - 1
PC - 9,546,537

nafensoriel · December 2019

Just to add its also way cheaper to add multiple layers of confirmation to delete anything than it is to employ a legion of support staff to restore or explain the policy to customers.

It's like the "wrong way" signs on American highways. They exist for a reason

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ArchMikem · December 2019

You don't realize just how many people have accidentally destroyed, deconstructed, or sold items they didn't mean to.

Acrolas · December 2019

Shantu wrote: »

Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

You can type DESTROY once, copy the text, then paste it in subsequent prompts.

Asardes · December 2019

Lazy Writ Crafter has this pre-filled for Jewelry Crafting Master Writs. This says a lot about the blue ones at least

oxygen_thief · December 2019

Acrolas wrote: »

Shantu wrote: »

Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

You can type DESTROY once, copy the text, then paste it in subsequent prompts.

what about console users do they need to type something?

AlnilamE · December 2019

Octarinewolf wrote: »

Shantu wrote: »

Ok, admittedly, this is kind of a lame complaint, but why is it when we want to destroy some items (like half of those we receive as a daily reward) are we forced to type the word "DESTROY", (in all caps, no less)? Is it that ZOS can't believe we actually want to get rid of this stuff? Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

At least 1 add-on developer gets it because they will fill in the word for you. Can we please get rid of this and just have a confirmation button? I promise...if I want to destroy something, that means I REALLY, REALLY do want to destroy it!

If Pacrooti could deconstruct those into Crown Gem,it would be understandable.

That there are three or four versions of each crown consumable (Deconstructable, two other non stackable but other wise identical types of account bound, and character bound.) is a bit much.

Note Pacrooti just requires you to press E to confirm you want to deconstruct things.

It appears to be an attempt to convince people they are worth spending crowns to purchase.

Yeah, but those are technically "Crown items" that can be purchased with Crowns. That's why the extra security is there for them.

Ardaghion · December 2019

oxygen_thief wrote: »

Acrolas wrote: »

Shantu wrote: »

Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

You can type DESTROY once, copy the text, then paste it in subsequent prompts.

what about console users do they need to type something?

No, we don't have to type anything, just press X on the Xbox or the equivalent button on PS4. Some "important" items require you to wait 5 seconds before allowing you to delete them though, I'm not sure what criteria is used for that.

Deleting a character requires that you press and hold 4 different controller buttons. On Xbox it's both triggers and both bumpers.

bearbelly · December 2019

SpacemanSpiff1 wrote: »

they need the extra confirmation to protect players from themselves.

Shantu · December 2019

theyancey wrote: »

Just right click on them and choose "add to junk." You can delete the entire contents of the junk folder at once.

Hmm...I never tried adding anything to junk. I'll check it out.

Acrolas wrote: »

Shantu wrote: »

Simple little Yes and No buttons would be fine, but having to repeatedly type out the word is annoying after you've done it a thousand times.

You can type DESTROY once, copy the text, then paste it in subsequent prompts.

Yeah, I do this when I have multiple items I know I'll have to type. Like I said, it's a lame complaint, but even typing it once feels annoying...particularly when it's some potion from the daily reward that nobody uses.

nafensoriel wrote: »

Just to add its also way cheaper to add multiple layers of confirmation to delete anything than it is to employ a legion of support staff to restore or explain the policy to customers.

It's like the "wrong way" signs on American highways. They exist for a reason .

I can decon a piece of gold gear and it doesn't ask me to type a confirmation. But some junk potion? If people delete something, are asked a Yes/No confirmation, choose Yes, and then complain about it, too bad.

Jaraal · December 2019

Better yet, add a second option to the giant ad nag screen upon log in: [CLAIM] and [CLAIM and DESTROY]. Then you don't even have to waste time opening your inventory to get rid of the junk poisons and potions.

Shantu · December 2019

Jaraal wrote: »

Better yet, add a second option to the giant ad nag screen upon log in: [CLAIM] and [CLAIM and DESTROY]. Then you don't even have to waste time opening your inventory to get rid of the junk poisons and potions.

I like it! Or maybe a "Thanks but No Thanks" option.

tinythinker · December 2019

As Xoanon said, "DESTROY and be FREE!"