tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post6686336811043773526..comments2024-03-26T20:47:12.919+00:00Comments on Going Commando | A SWTOR Fan Blog: ESO vs. SWTOR: Comparing Business ModelsShintarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-39231875944452017082019-02-15T06:47:12.530+00:002019-02-15T06:47:12.530+00:00Yeah, that's an interesting thing I never thou...Yeah, that's an interesting thing I never thought about before trying ESO to be honest (as I'm not exactly sitting there awaiting my monthly stipend with anticipation).<br /><br />The ESO way does seem like it should be better in every way: better for the player because they get everything right away and can spend it on something larger there and then, but also better for the company: With more currency at their disposal, the player will be more likely to use the store, and with no more "free" currency coming in for several months, they may well decide to just buy more directly next time they see a store item they like.Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-35325485667843069082019-02-15T03:30:54.917+00:002019-02-15T03:30:54.917+00:00One difference between SWTOR and ESO that I've...One difference between SWTOR and ESO that I've found unexpectedly vexing is how they treat shop credits for multi-month subs.<br /><br />I sub in three month blocks in both SWTOR and ESO. In ESO, when I'm billed, I immediately get all three months worth of Crowns. In SWTOR, I get one month worth of Cartel Coins at the beginning of each month - despite have paid in full up front.Stormwaltznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-69543984461223644822019-02-13T17:41:12.248+00:002019-02-13T17:41:12.248+00:00I love that word! My first draft actually used a d...I love that word! My first draft actually used a different term in that particular sentence but I decided that it was too crude and didn't suit the tone of the rest of the post. :PShintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-43979611947208342312019-02-13T17:40:02.289+00:002019-02-13T17:40:02.289+00:00I agree that perception matters, but to be honest ...I agree that perception matters, but to be honest I felt pretty heavily punished by the lack of access to the crafting bag too. Funnily enough I think I can see now how this might be less of a problem at max level once you've unlocked all the regular inventory upgrades, but as a new player it's really bad. It strikes me as a kind of a funny reverse to squeeze players the hardest when they've only just started but then gradually make it easier to play without paying.<br /><br />And yeah, Stardust on Twitter also pointed out that the housing system is a big "Crown sink". Still doesn't change that I'd <i>personally</i> struggle to spend 21,000 Crowns as I'm not really into housing. :)Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-27050668431700603822019-02-13T16:22:54.145+00:002019-02-13T16:22:54.145+00:00For me the difference between the two games subscr...For me the difference between the two games subscription models is that for SWTOR you pay to remove restrictions and for ESO you pay for additional perks. From a perception standpoint with Swtor you're punished for not subbing whereas in ESO you're rewarded. <br /><br />What I really like about ESO is that when I'm not playing often and drop my sub I can still log on and do meaningful stuff on my main max level character. So even on my breaks I still play a little and stay connected to the game. I've also in the past spent my 'free' crowns on unlocking some DLC's so I always have access to them. With Swtor until recently if I took a break I wouldn't even logon since there was no real reason to on my main because level 70 rewards were locked behind command ranks which were sub only. Now I can do the Ossus weekly but that's only because I spent 30M on the artifact authorisation unlock last time I was subbed.<br /><br />Crown gems used to be quite easy to come buy with the number of free crates you could get but they've dried up recently. At one point I had over 500 without buying a crate myself.<br /><br />On last thing, you haven't really looked into housing yet. If you want to find a way to spend 21000 crowns then housing will do that, especially the limited time crown store exclusives that appear occasionally. I think the most expensive furnished one was around 18000, it was an island but still.Forztrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273404405220230198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-17819801464949878022019-02-13T15:31:16.138+00:002019-02-13T15:31:16.138+00:00Go into collections (Press U by default). Click mo...Go into collections (Press U by default). Click mounts > right click the mount you want to use and select Set Active. That is now that characters mount. All your characters can use anything in collections with the exception of a few race specific appearance options.Forztrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273404405220230198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-23462962082456936902019-02-12T16:48:58.877+00:002019-02-12T16:48:58.877+00:00I think the legacy system adds something in SWTOR&...I think the legacy system adds something in SWTOR's favour as you have the option to splash out more on many items to buy them for the account. I'm *much* more likely to buy stuff that benefits all my characters, it's something I particularly liked in Neverwinter as a lot of mounts/artifacts/companions were account level rewards. <br /><br />From my limited experience with the store in ESO everything is per character, at least the mounts that I've bought with subscription-reward crowns have been. Telwynhttp://gamingsf.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-30908380473550437532019-02-11T09:52:21.084+00:002019-02-11T09:52:21.084+00:00Shenanigans!!! Worth reading this post if only for...Shenanigans!!! Worth reading this post if only for that word. Havnt heard it in years.Sootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218431999395698542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-61043036024038833752019-02-10T23:16:14.769+00:002019-02-10T23:16:14.769+00:00Rents are still high on the outskirts of London to...Rents are still high on the outskirts of London too. So we get the worst of both worlds. :)Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-22587847519766489722019-02-10T23:15:18.730+00:002019-02-10T23:15:18.730+00:00Why, thank you!Why, thank you!Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-57870826515340419452019-02-10T22:50:06.208+00:002019-02-10T22:50:06.208+00:00Really interesting, thanks.
So far I haven't ...Really interesting, thanks.<br /><br />So far I haven't spent any money on additional cartel coins, I've been totally happy with my monthly allowance from the sub.<br /><br />And ESO... well I didn't buy a subscription and didn't really play enough anyway.<br /><br />Also chuckling a bit here because of the other comment about the commute post, because I was also thinking that - but didn't have time to comment earlier. That really sucks, but IIRC some people here in Germany also paid like 300-400 EUR per month to commute into the city. Still kinda pays for itself via cheaper rents, if that would be ones only concern about not living in the city where ones job is - and from what I know London is quite a bit worse with rent than Munich.Nogamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541775026595839236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-82424283921112499032019-02-10T22:44:19.291+00:002019-02-10T22:44:19.291+00:00I have zero interest in ESO or even the SWTOR cart...I have zero interest in ESO or even the SWTOR cartel market... yet I read all of this. You're a good writer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-41338631207010981702019-02-10T08:58:15.696+00:002019-02-10T08:58:15.696+00:00It's a little less than that, but yes, taking ...It's a little less than that, but yes, taking the train in the UK is ridiculously expensive. A monthly season pass to go to London and back from where I live costs more than an <i>annual</i> season pass for all of Vienna would cost me in Austria.Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538233114133115363.post-67744210039486657242019-02-10T06:28:14.706+00:002019-02-10T06:28:14.706+00:00I am sorry. This is an very readable article, food...I am sorry. This is an very readable article, food for thought and has lots of points to discuss...but...do you really pay 24£ a day for commute? That is a lot of money, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com