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Poll Veteran content or casual content?

  • Amottica
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    I like both
    Questing casual so the story is the focus then kick it up a notch with the more challenging content.
  • Sheridan
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    I like Casual content
    I like story, quests, exploration, lore. I complete new dungeons with my friends, and even sign up for training runs in trials that my guild conducts. But only once and in Normal.

    Veteran dungeons and trials are exactly the same dungeons and trials, like in Normal mode, just with more damage, health, one-shots, etc. Storywise, Veteran mode adds nothing. There are no additional locations, characters, events. So I spare my nerves.

    Back in the days, there was no mode selection, Part I of each dungeon was Normal and Part II was Veteran, so I had the motivation to complete Veteran content. But I am glad they changed that.
  • NeKryXe
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    I like Casual content
    I used to prefer veteran content like you... then my job started to took a lot of time from my game.
  • zelaminator
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    I like Casual content
    I love how it's made out so that you are either a vet or a casual.. when did veteran become tied to difficulty..
  • xv1_me
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    I like Casual content
    Casual now because every single pug group I get into I do more than 40-50% of the dps while tanking. Game isn’t populated enough to make a vet group myself so I just do what I can to kill some time.
  • DreamyLu
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    I like Casual content
    Casual for me. As often said, ESO isn't my main game. It's my game to chill. :D
    I'm out of my mind, feel free to leave a message... PC/NA
  • Grandchamp1989
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    I Like Veteran content
    NeKryXe wrote: »
    I used to prefer veteran content like you... then my job started to took a lot of time from my game.

    Then you took a job to the knee?
  • Khenarthi
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    I like Casual content
    Casual all the way, I play to relax
    PC-EU
  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    I play to relax and have fun. Preparing for veteran content is too much work for a game.

    Same , After years of trying to play the game the way i didn't want too, I now just have fun doing quests, roleplaying and the occasional trial or dungeon.

    I couldn't be bothered with endgame gear, so i visited alcast site, searched for builds and did the second best, hundings + briarheart. I'm not sure if i will ever bother farming high dps gear unless the gear looks fun to me. For example gear with a electric proc because i play stam sorce (doesn't exist)

    Edited by francesinhalover on June 30, 2021 10:33AM
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  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    Sheridan wrote: »
    I like story, quests, exploration, lore. I complete new dungeons with my friends, and even sign up for training runs in trials that my guild conducts. But only once and in Normal.

    Veteran dungeons and trials are exactly the same dungeons and trials, like in Normal mode, just with more damage, health, one-shots, etc. Storywise, Veteran mode adds nothing. There are no additional locations, characters, events. So I spare my nerves.

    Back in the days, there was no mode selection, Part I of each dungeon was Normal and Part II was Veteran, so I had the motivation to complete Veteran content. But I am glad they changed that.

    I love some dungeons like moon hunter keep or the pirate skeleton one, but unfurtunaly daily dungeon queues never take me to those. It's sad really, I Wish there was a option to disable some dungeons from daily queue , with a limit ofcourse,
    I am @fluffypallascat pc eu if someone wants to play together
    Shadow strike is the best cp passive ever!
  • lolo_01b16_ESO
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    I like Really challenging Veteran content
    The content I'd like to see most in the future would be an adventuring / questing zone where enemies are strong enough they still are somewhat dangerous to experienced players even if you play with friends. So something like the original Craglorn.
    I really like that eso has much better quests, voiceovers and nicer environment than most mmorpgs. But it's always disappointing when that "super dangerous villain" is defeated before he even finished his evil speach.
    (And no, fighting them naked, unarmed without cp is not an option, because that reduces immersion even further)

    But since I don't expect this to happen, I'll stick to dungeon, raid and arena hms as well as pvp and play single player games when I want to do questing and exploration.
  • whitecrow
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    I like Casual content
    Casual. I mainly play the game to hang out in another world, be immersed, and follow some stories. I have no real interest in veteran content, especially trials. Adding 10 billion more hit points to the enemy does not make it more fun.
  • ADarklore
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    I like Casual content
    I play games to RELAX... not stress about dungeon mechanics, the drama of groups, or anything remotely competitive. I like doing my own thing on my own time, and ESO is great for that.
    CP: 2105 ** ESO+ ** ~~ ***** Strictly a solo PvE quester *****
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  • the1andonlyskwex
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    I Like Veteran content
    While I find most of the vet base game dungeons too easy, I also tend to avoid the random vet queue because I don't have enough of the DLC dungeon mechanics memorized.

    If I need/want to do a DLC dungeon, I usually have to spend 20 minutes watching YouTube videos or reading guides to learn mechanics before queueing, which isn't really my idea of fun (and even then, if I get put in a group where nobody else has studied the mechanics in advance, I'm still screwed).
  • Odovacar
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    I like Really challenging Veteran content
    I've taken a step back over the years but I still prog with my guild and we've had some great clears. I'll always strive to challenge myself irl and in-game.
  • Inaya
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    I like Casual content
    Been there done that. After a day at work and a long commute home I want to relax and have fun. I don't want to have to do more work to play a game.
  • phermitgb
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    I like both
    What type of content do you guys like the most and would like to see in the future?

    I'm "that guy", and I object to the fact that one of the options was "I like both" when there are THREE options.

    to be fair, I actually like really challenging vet content AND casual content, as I tend to lead teams to do both - I like casual content so I can invite people that are unsure of or afraid of any one of a hundred "expectations" about grouping - AND I like content that really pushes people to pick the "right" skills, try and synergize with each other, and challenge their tactical and strategic options for a particular fight

    in short, I like both the casual options that give everyone an opportunity to participate and experience, AND the experiences that really push people to get "better" = more focused, more precise, more committed

    that being said, your poll question could have perhaps been explicated a little more...precisely - but I understand the general idea... and have attempted to respond in kind
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  • coop500
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    I like both
    Both is good, sometimes I want to challenge myself and work to overcome a hurdle, then sometimes I just wanna relax and have something fun and casual to do.
    Hoping for more playable races
  • Rex-Umbra
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    Medium content. Challanging base game with better more dynamic encounters.
    Xbox GT: Rex Umbrah
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  • starkerealm
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    I like both
    Depends what I'm doing, and what I'm farming for. If I just need the clear, I'm happy slamming through on normal. If I need something out of vet, that's cool too. It's all contextual.
  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    phermitgb wrote: »
    What type of content do you guys like the most and would like to see in the future?

    I'm "that guy", and I object to the fact that one of the options was "I like both" when there are THREE options.

    to be fair, I actually like really challenging vet content AND casual content, as I tend to lead teams to do both - I like casual content so I can invite people that are unsure of or afraid of any one of a hundred "expectations" about grouping - AND I like content that really pushes people to pick the "right" skills, try and synergize with each other, and challenge their tactical and strategic options for a particular fight

    in short, I like both the casual options that give everyone an opportunity to participate and experience, AND the experiences that really push people to get "better" = more focused, more precise, more committed

    that being said, your poll question could have perhaps been explicated a little more...precisely - but I understand the general idea... and have attempted to respond in kind

    The poll itself is about vet or casual content.
    Very hard challenging vet content is still Vet content.
    That's why the option for "both" is there. In the end of the day it's about a person picking What they like the *most* ,
    The "both" answer is a neutral option. If you feel like The option you want isn't there. You can just not chose a poll answer and leave your opinion related to the subject. that's what most people do when their option isn't on the poll.

    In the end of the day People's Written opinions and point of view matter more than what they chose :)
    Edited by francesinhalover on June 30, 2021 3:42PM
    I am @fluffypallascat pc eu if someone wants to play together
    Shadow strike is the best cp passive ever!
  • Stx
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    I like both
    I don't personally have the time to engage in challenging veteran content.. but I'm voting for both because a good game NEEDS both.
  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    Stx wrote: »
    I don't personally have the time to engage in challenging veteran content.. but I'm voting for both because a good game NEEDS both.

    It's not about what the game needs or doesn't , it's about what YOU enjoy :)
    Edited by francesinhalover on June 30, 2021 3:26PM
    I am @fluffypallascat pc eu if someone wants to play together
    Shadow strike is the best cp passive ever!
  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    Rex-Umbra wrote: »
    Medium content. Challanging base game with better more dynamic encounters.

    Challenging base game is Casual content Imo, but I understand what you mean, I can't solo many things on craglorn and i'm a stam sorcerer, but i still think craglorn is pretty casual since you can do most of it with a team without needing to learn insane mechanics. However i understand some people Seeing craglorn has more of veteran content because of it requiring teams on a mmorpg.
    Edited by francesinhalover on June 30, 2021 5:10PM
    I am @fluffypallascat pc eu if someone wants to play together
    Shadow strike is the best cp passive ever!
  • Cheyenne
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    I like Casual content
    The older I get, the more casual I get with respect to gaming. My personality has mellowed with age and so small things make me happy, and I have no urge to compete for anything or do anything that requires certain skills and rotations, specific gear, a Discord and/or voice requirement, or some type of schedule/time commitment.

    I'm completely content spending my game time doing quests, exploring, crafting, antiquing, housing, etc.

    I work a lot and have a lot of real-life responsibilities, so play time is limited and "precious." Sometimes I unexpectedly have time to play, so I jump on and do a couple quests or run around and pick some flowers or put a couple pieces of furniture in whatever house I may be slowly decorating. Then real life calls me back, and I log off again until next time I have some time. :)





  • Biro123
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    Not enough options. Most eso players probably assume you are talking about the existing model, where casual = overland and veteran = veteran dungeons.

    I don't like the whole dungeons game mode. Forming a group, setting aside time to do it, repeating the same content until you succeed then repeating it more to grind the loot. Not my cup of tea.

    But I do want more difficult overland. Challenging, but not having to form groups, setting aside certain amounts of time, or repeatedly grinding the same content. I guess I want veteran stuff that you can do casually.

    So I'd vote for more veteran but don't want it taken as 'more dungeons'.

    Edited by Biro123 on June 30, 2021 4:30PM
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  • francesinhalover
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    I like Casual content
    Biro123 wrote: »
    Not enough options. Most eso players probably assume you are talking about the existing model, where casual = overland and veteran = veteran dungeons.

    I don't like the whole dungeons game mode. Forming a group, setting aside time to do it, repeating the same content until you succeed then repeating it more to grind the loot. Not my cup of tea.

    But I do want more difficult overland. Challenging, but not having to form groups, setting aside certain amounts of time, or repeatedly grinding the same content. I guess I want veteran stuff that you can do casually.

    So I'd vote for more veteran but don't want it taken as 'more dungeons'.

    I'm pretty sure es players are smart enough to understand veteran refers mostly to content that has the name Veteran on it.
    and Casual refers to the rest of the content where you don't die 24/7 from one shots and doesn't have the word "veteran" on it. And imo the options are fine, because people can explain why they voted for something.

    So you want challenging overland content , but where you don't need to form groups... so...like craglorn? or Open world bosses that are soloable but might still kill you? Like the ones in summerset.
    In that case you can chose casual on the poll because it isn't a veteran dlc dungeon full of one shots and dps checks or a veteran trial.
    Edited by francesinhalover on June 30, 2021 6:40PM
    I am @fluffypallascat pc eu if someone wants to play together
    Shadow strike is the best cp passive ever!
  • Ravensilver
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    I like Casual content
    I play to relax. So there are evenings where I'll just wander around, harvesting, exploring, chasing treasure chests. And then there are evenings where I feel like doing a public dungeon or two, or even solo a group dungeon from one of the base zones.

    But I don't feel comfortable with pugging, since I'm not the fastest player (I have arthritis in my hands), and don't like the toxicity and the rushing. I do an occasional vet run with people from the guild that I feel comfortable with, but on the whole I like to keep it on a relaxed, 'casual' level.
  • Rootmender_Inky
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    I like Really challenging Veteran content
    I really do enjoy the endgame of ESO, doing the HM Trials and HM DLC Dungeons.
    But still, I think all content is enjoyable. Questing during off-raid days, getting the new companions and trying them out.
    Even took Bastian to Tank a Veteran HM Dungeon, he did quite well, and I was surprised. I was healing him tho, that might have been it eheheh :blush:

    Overall, all content is gud.
  • spartaxoxo
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    I like both
    Amerises wrote: »
    Adzer2 wrote: »
    I enjoy challenging content, but theres a limit, when it gets to be a chore to complete something or is completely unpuggable then it takes the enjoyment away.

    What's unpuggable? I've pugged every dungeon, every normal trial, and several vets trials (no HM).

    And by vet trials, I am guessing you just mean the crag stuff?
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