Since I don't already have enough games and projects..., Tips for somebody new to ESO? Options

[ArtemisNoir]

I picked up ESO, since it's an Epic freebee this week.

I haven't actually installed ESO yet, I'm just digging around, and figured this was a good place to ask... Is there anything I should be aware of?

Also, I have played MMOs in the past (namely LOTRO and GW2) but I'm usually a single player gamer at heart, so how much of the game can be played solo? I'm not antisocial, as such...but, I think we all know what online communities can be like. To that end, are there any particular servers you guys would recommend? I recall in LOTRO that some servers were more/less pleasant than others, for example, and in my experience the dedicated RP servers were typically friendlier.

Finally, how does it compare to the Elderscrolls series?

Thanks!

[ArtemisNoir]

Thanks for all the info, everyone!

The game sounds very promising, indeed. I love that they have designed it to be as solo-friendly. I also like that there are just the two servers; it simplifies things, considerably. Hmmm... ESO wasn't really on my radar before, so I'd forgotten there's an actual Chorrol guild; if I do eventually install the game, that would be something to look forward to!

Yeah.... storage. That is ALWAYS how MMOs get you to fork over real money. It's so carefully deliberate...Once you get in deep, and you're hooked, you simultaneously begin to realise that you're running out of storage space...and they just happen to have a convenient solution, as long as you're willing to open up your wallet.

All of that said, I'm going to put this on hold for now. Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield have reserved spots on my SSD, and I suspect I won't have enough space for ESO, as well. It would be fine if there was a choice in where you install the game (I have a very large HDD), but when I tested this, I had no option but to install it on my C Drive.

If I wanted to play ESO now, I'd need to pick up another SSD. I know they're quite cheap these days... However, my gaming-related budget is pretty solidly booked for at least the next 6 months.. so it will need to wait.

This post has been edited by ArtemisNoir: Jul 21 2023, 06:25 PM