No, I won't be purchasing ESO.
No, I won't be purchasing ESO.
Now that ESO is moving to a no-subscription model, will you still play it? On G2A.com you can purchase an ESO key plus a month of gameplay for around $30. I recall hearing that with a subscription you’d receive the remaining time in ESO+ or something similar. Let’s not be too harsh on ESO either—seems like they made the right choice. It launched on PC and also got a console port, which is good. I might consider buying it if the price drops on some key sites. I was in beta and thought it was fine. What are your thoughts?
@ Jerakl Ehh.. I'll consider it. Perhaps later... It didn't feel like a great game during the BETA. Maybe I'll grab it after checking more reviews.
Unless I'm not being sarcastic, the game is free to play. Just purchase a copy, which will run around 20$ at key shops.
It seems the game was clearly free to play, but why would you want to purchase it?
Explain the distinction between ESO and ESO+ in terms of pricing and value, comparing it to a game like Path of Exile where you can play for free but support the development through subscriptions. Highlight how some games justify low costs by offering upgrades, suggesting players might prefer paying if they can afford better features.
Considering the details, it seems GW2 offers more depth and the expansion is near, which might mean ESO could be delayed.
I believed everyone disliked it, so why would anyone want to purchase something they think is worthless?
So apparently they're launching a new currency named "crowns" that you can purchase with regular money and earn through gameplay. ESO+ mainly offers extra perks such as experience points or similar rewards, and you receive crowns monthly. It functions somewhat like a subscription model similar to Planetside 2's premium system, closely mirroring its mechanics. You don't need to play the game to benefit from it. Based on what I understand (a bit of salt here), crowns are mainly used for purchasing cosmetic items. It seems unlikely they'll gain a significant advantage over non-premium players. The quote feature appears to be malfunctioning (damnit Luke!), so I'm tagging you @Bhav and @JAKEBAB. I believe the backlash is stronger than it seems, they're clearly trying to improve things. From my experience in the beta, it felt a lot like MMO Skyrim but with smoother third-person animations and many young characters interacting with female avatars at maximum appeal. It's tough to type this clearly right now—typing took about five minutes without needing any corrections.