Why I Love ESO - Responding to the hate of Elder Scrolls Online!

[@Kalam0n]

I've always found it interesting how hostile MMO fans are towards anyone who likes a different one than they do.

[@Roarshak]

Yea, I knew I would upset people with this one. Seems they missed the point of the video entirely. You aren't allowed to enjoy things these days.

[@timswonger5738]

Need more cup half full people!

[@tropiquatic]

Agreed. It reminds of me COD warzone players that hate on fortnite players. It’s practically the same game with a different skin.. why be so negative about someone liking it lol

[@Roarshak]

@@timswonger5738 truth!

[@Kalam0n]

@@Roarshak Engagement is good for the algorithm regardless!

[@Skylar2037]

Love this video! Eso is one of my absolute favourite games. Nothing is perfect but the depth and breadth of what it offers is incredible, and you can earn so much of the best stuff without shelling out extra money. So nice to see just a positive video celebrating eveything it gets so right!

[@Roarshak]

Couldn't agree more!

[@splifsend]

I started ESO at the beginning and played for about 3 years - I had 1 goal, to become Emperor - It wasn't easy.

[@Roarshak]

Did you do it? Thats something I have yet to try for. I know its tough!!

[@splifsend]

@@Roarshak yeah I got it, but I completed just about everything else in game whilst trying.

[@splifsend]

There was nothing left for me to do afterwards.

[@Roarshak]

@@splifsend thats fair. Congrats man, that is a sick achievement. I would also argue it was much more difficult then? I have heard from friends its easier to get now.

[@tropiquatic]

Emperor is tough because you have to have a great group to help you get it! I want emp so bad lol

[@DanteFortson]

I've been playing RPGs since Dragon Warrior on Nintendo... then Chrono Trigger... then Chrono Cross... WOW... LOTR... DDO... and now ESO. ESO is my favorite of all time.

[@Roarshak]

Hell yea Dante!! So glad to have you here. So much content coming soon. My brain is flowing with ideas now that I have met so many positive people in the comments!!

[@StarOfElyon]

Hey Dante bro. Didn't know you played too.

[@GentlemenMonkey]

I've played off and on since the beginning. I have my criticisms of the game for sure but it's also the game I have returned to over and over for a decade now. If I had to pick an overall favorite game of my lifetime, I think ESO is probably it.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome!!

[@akinatsukana]

Thanks for this video. I've been playing ESO since beta and I love it. I don't care about paying for the subscription because I hoard crafting mats. Without that crafting bag I wouldn't have became a grand master crafter. Also, doing master writs would be a pain without it as well. Ultimately, I love ESO because I can pace myself. I love that old chapters aren't locked after a new one comes out. I hate rushing through content and I'm happy happy I can take my time. It's like a Neverending RPG. The lore is so good.

[@Roarshak]

100%!! Crafting bag OP!

[@amyj270]

Lovely video 🙂. I love seeing ESO getting some love for a change. It's such a fantastic game

[@Roarshak]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤

[@provisionalhypothesis]

love doesn't bring in the $$$ like hatetuber clicks

[@RoachXD0]

Now this is content 💯 I am so sick of negativity and clickbait ty for making this I give u respect for now. I hate 🗑️🚮 content creators that complain

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate the kind words Roach. Cool channel! I subbed also. Watched your ESO Blackwood video. I need to crank my volume up like that and enjoy the voice lines more. Yours feels a lot more like Skyrim than my game.

[@VhanTrezo]

My wife and I are in our 70’s ( that’s not a typo ). We play to keep our minds engaged, puzzles, progress and grandkids getting us through dungeons! We are so looking forward to a holographic VR version! LOL Probably have to wait for Xbox XYS37. Coming soon to a living room near you in 2045!

[@Roarshak]

Well this is AWESOME! Never too old for adventure my friend. Thank you for watching!

[@russelllmercer228]

Agreed, I've played ESO since release and I still play to this day. One of my favorite things about the game is that you can play the entire game without joining Guilds. Having to be in a Guild to play end game contact is what caused me to quit World of Warcraft years ago.

[@Roarshak]

Yea I feel that! I am in many guilds for the traders but don't socialize much. Its a great solo player game!

[@GuillaumeMuddyCrabStudio]

After more than 3000 hours on skyrim and 4 platinum trophy I tryed eso last week and men. This is the best elder scrolls in term of lore and game mechanics we ever had. Of course you don't have the immersion or the physicalise combat and dynamic of the single player game. But it's a very good elder scrolls game. And for a mmo having a non mandatory shop is not a big deal and subscription is not an issue for me due to the massive amount of content you get from an mmo. And it's not p2w like ANY other mmo where you can buy gold for money easily, and buy fast dungeon with this money

[@Roarshak]

So awesome to hear! Welcome to ESO. Sounds like you are already enjoying it. 😊

[@pizzle_6343]

I agree the combat on eso is so free flowing and fun!

[@adammaysz4324]

biggest hate on eso comes from people who compare tes games to eso and not mmos to eso

[@Roarshak]

This is very true! Totally different games.

[@davidlanger9301]

Ive played so many mmos, and in my opinion, its easily the most accessible when it comes to content and gear.. you can literally play however you want on any class, doing any content.. it doesnt take a year to get to "end game".. bis gear isnt locked behind a raid you can only do once a week at a 2% drop rate.. how gear, levelling, and alts is handeled is phenomenal.. puts wow into the dirt..

[@Roarshak]

100%. I have 7 builds alone on my Templar. In one click I can fill a new role and help out in a completely different way. It's awesome!

[@stephenlaird4901]

Love your Video! I find the joy in ESO through Cyrodiil. Ain’t no place I rather be, it’s and absolutely blast to work with War fighting guilds and fight for your alliance. Got EMP about a year ago now, loved every moment of it. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Roarshak]

Thank you for your kind comments. Appreciate your support! More videos on the way.

[@dracul74]

I played for about 10 years for 100s of hours across 2 platforms. Definitely recommend and really enjoyed the game. I finally hung it up as I simply wasn’t enjoying mmo style combat anymore and really missed single player games where my choices during questing matter to my characters.

[@Roarshak]

I understand! Thank you for the kind comment and watching my video.

[@Qharisma]

Great video .... especially given the proclivity of people to just make negative content.

[@Roarshak]

I know the game isn't perfect but all I ever see is negativity. Just wanted to share my positive experience. Seems that upsets many people.

[@provisionalhypothesis]

it's not just eso, name any of your favorite tv shows and people out there making negative content for likes. misery loves company after all. It's really sad, we didn't have this on youtube 10 years ago.

[@Qharisma]

@@provisionalhypothesis Very, Very true.

[@GeneChiu]

I started my journey in ESO not really having high goals. Just got hooked with the character build options. I just started with overland content which was hard for me at first. Then to dungeons and finally trials. I've completed every vet trial now. I never had such high goals. Just enjoyed the journey and never expected it to take me where I am now. Still there is more for me to accomplish. My main reasons for playing ESO is I love the trials and that is pretty much all I focus on. I have a few hard modes and feel I can eventually complete them all.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome. Those are tough!!

[@GeneChiu]

@@Roarshak Yeah. Just started normal dungeons which were hard for me at first. Then joined my first trial in one of my guilds. The guild was awesome and helps support less experienced players. It was also in my first trial that I found out about logs. I used them to analyse my play and to improve. At the time, I didn't think about doing veteran content. Just a journey of little incremental improvements over time to vet dungeons and then eventually to vet trials.

[@Roarshak]

That's awesome. Vet challeneges are great!

[@vasilovitch]

first time i try eso is like few years ago and what hook me up is cyrodiil. you are right, find what you love to do and you'll fall in love with it. for me its the community of AD, EP, and DC in cyrodiil is what makes me love eso. i can run in cyrodiil without subscription after dilligently at least purpled up my gear and my horse speed. if i need to grind for new gear for new toon then i subs again. i didnt care too much about store, and i cant remember what stuff i bought and what stuff i get from bonus. but the "in game hate" towards one faction, the loyalty feelings toward my faction, the sadness when the fort is taken, and how we dance silly when finish repair gates or curse when bombed while repairing, the drama of cyrodiil, that is my core memory of eso.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@summerbrez]

The real ESO is the friends we've made along the way Great video man!

[@Roarshak]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Jay-kk1ee]

Eso is great! Great combat and all the crafting/gold economy stuff is great! Zones are great too! If they could find a way to incentivise players into cyrodil and IC for pvp it would be a complete masterpiece of a game and id probably never play anything else! The pvp in this game used to be better imo but it would be great to see it make a comeback! 🙂

[@zayndot7288]

15 hours in. Zero friends made. a dozen lobbies of people talking about their pee pees hurting though.

[@synitarthrax5618]

Agree. There are times when I just login to do my daily crafting runs and after a time it adds up. The only thing I don't like is you have to be in a guild to sell things but everything else is premium quality. Also, I can start a new char and run through the content in any order with no item or level restrictions. In other words, the game is wide open with no gates to order your play. In this game, unlike the claims so many other games make, you really can play your own way.

[@Roarshak]

It really is the best if you want freedom! Thanks for the kind comment.

[@logorex]

Well said, I feel the same way about Runescape, which is my MMO of choice. It's my favorite game of all time too, even though there are plenty of other games and plenty of valid criticisms of it. I'll always come back to it though, so many great friends made and memories.

[@Roarshak]

That is a great one! Never played much myself.

[@rexavgvsta5671]

Thanks m8, I got the same story as yours. Guild Wars and now ESO. Best exp ever.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome! Guild Wars 1 was the best.

[@Daz1187]

You said this absolutely perfect. 100% agree. ESO is the best MMO I’ve played. Sometimes it’s sad to see the negative comments but luckily I have so many friends in ESO that I know there are more positives than negative. Thank you for this video. Sharing with my guild.

[@Roarshak]

Ahhh appreciate that big time. Your kind words are very motivating.

[@queenboss7]

Great video. Most if not all of the ESO haters have never really played the game. I used to be one of those ESO is stupid even though I never played it types, tried the game in 2018 for a couple hours and was lost and confused and mad I couldn't access all those dyes, but gave it another shot in 2021. Three days later I subscribed to Plus for the craft bag, and I'm here now 8k-9k hours later lol. I never though I'd be join a guild, do vet hm dungeons and trials, pvp, make friends, etc. There's so many things that make it more appealing than other MMOs. Account wide transmogs, level shared across all champion point characters, housing, open world pvp, crafted gear that can still be very good, gear is not 5% drop rate from a once a week raid, you don't need to physically walk to a raid, gear isn't completeley obsolete every patch, etc. There's so many things to do in this game and I haven't even finished my alliance's final zone story. 2.5 years and still been playing every day. Might be another 5 years before I get Grand Overlord though lol.

[@Roarshak]

That's so awesome! I'm glad you gave it another shot. It truly is such a diverse experience once you open up to it.

[@wynngwynn]

one video was funny because they were complaining you only got 5 abilities so yeah, most of the hate videos people don't even reach level 16 lmao

[@Roarshak]

2Bar.exe @@wynngwynn

[@cirrosebrava]

I love it too! My fav and most played game of all times, not just MMO. As today I have played 4.410 h. Please keep making this videos.

[@Roarshak]

More videos coming!! Thank you for watching.

[@Hexapug]

I’m hurt PvP wasn’t mentioned 🥲 PvP Theorycrafting is what keeps me coming back!

[@Roarshak]

Lucky for you I discuss it in my next video! I am working on it as we speak. As stated before I don't PvP much so I don't consider it a big part of my journey. Though I do have some suggestions to make it better potentially which I break down in detail in my next video. The video will be broken into timestamps so you can skip all the stuff you don't care to hear opinions on. Appreciate you watching either way.

[@hiromi_higuruma]

THIS! This is why i will always love ESO. I just started playing it a few months ago, but i managed to find a small consistent group to play with. I’ll never forget the first time we played the Lair of Maarselok. I hate that dungeon as a random pug because it’s too long. But, the first time we fought against that lizard with Selene and trying to get the Azureblight hoarvers and stranglers outta the way, the dragon’s shout sent all of us flying. When i figured out the mech, i started blocking. But when all of my group mates kept getting flinged away by the shout, i just started laughing. 😂 every freaking time the shout happens, they all get blown back like flying potatoes. 😂 i wasnt mad, i was just bewildered. Good times lol.

[@Roarshak]

Great memory! :)

[@LyraDaydreamer]

I love ESO! I do housing, trials, or farming nodes, it's become my #1 favorite game as well. Like you, I started playing Morrowind on Xbox way back when, and later on found ESO. I'm an officer in a housing guild, and help run a few social guilds, and just got selling in the traders in the last year. I was so thrilled when my main toon earned GMC ( that really was work and I am glad I did it!) Like that night I finally got my Pillar of Nirn Dagger after running Falkreath Hold for a while. There's always a new goal to set, and I dig that. There really is nothing else like it out there. My guildmates are some of the nicest and helpful people I have ever met online. and I couln't agree with you more with the sentiment of this video, I play mostly on PS NA, but I do have accounts on PC NA and PS EU. Thank you for making this, It's really cool to hear aother positive voice for ESO on this platform! Best to you! GG!

[@Roarshak]

You are too kind!! I love housing!

[@michellepartridge8558]

I play ESO every day on 4 servers, you shouldn't feel ashamed for enjoying it. I just wish they'd fix the darn main quest in southern Elsweyr.

[@Roarshak]

Whats wrong with it?

[@michellepartridge8558]

About half way through the quest line you have to go to the new moon priest's stronghold and confront the dragon, after which you run out the tunnel and meet Caska at the end, unfortunately there is an invisible barrier blocking the tunnel and you are unable to reach Caska. I've tried several things to fix it but am unable to on Xbox.

[@Roarshak]

@@michellepartridge8558 Damn, this happened to me in High Isle story. Didn't do it for like 5 months because of it.

[@ShouliganKRE]

Great vid man. I’ve been thinking about returning to ESO, this was enough to convince me. Updating now.

[@Roarshak]

Wow. Thats epic! So glad to have you back.

[@John_962]

I love ESO but I didn't like it so much at first. I found fun in the vast variety of character customizations, enjoying the beautiful locations, trying to figure out combos, and hunting for resources. One day, I hope to break out of my comfort zone and try to join a guild.

[@Roarshak]

We will have ours setup and in the description of future videos! Would love to have you if you are on PC/NA

[@John_962]

@@Roarshak Sounds like fun!

[@fanfarepassionprojects]

HI! I'm shmity72. A guild master since launch and machinima fan director of ESO I found it hart warming when you mentioned guild wars 1 as that is how i met my wife 18 years ago. give me a buzz! ...good video!

[@Roarshak]

Wow that's incredible! Is that your PC account name? I would love to chat with you and talk about your Guild Wars 1 journey. That game has a special place in my heart and I have a video around the horizon about it. Such a pleasure to have an ESO employee commenting here. How cool!!!

[@fanfarepassionprojects]

i am NOT an employee I am a FAN film maker sorry for the misunderstanding @@Roarshak @shmity72

[@Roarshak]

ohhh cool! I would love to see your stuff. I will check out your channel. @@fanfarepassionprojects

[@tiagomakosch5813]

i do have to say, that you're backstory on this game is one of the most relatable, i also started this game, not as a teenager but as a kid, just loved elder scrolls games and the idea of an online game set on this universe, also started shy, with no guilds, also stuck in the white gold tower, wanting to be emperor and honestly not really understanding what i was doing with the skills at the time and not achieving much, now that i returned to this game, now in college and experienced with other MMO games i came back to see if this time is different, i'd like to play with you sometime, i felt related to this story and loved to play with someone who understands and maybe can help throught the game

[@Roarshak]

Happy to do so! Hit me up in game. @roarshakYT

[@davery07]

Great video. You're right, it's not perfect but there is lots to enjoy within the game of ESO.

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate the kind words! Thank you for seeing that in my video.

[@ianmurphy3250]

Great video. Great channel. Great game. The ending is so true. Peace and love brother.

[@Roarshak]

Too kind! Thank you so much. More on the way.

[@lifeward21]

Something about it, it knows what it is and tries to do it the best it can

[@Roarshak]

Just gotta see the good stuff!

[@KaisersGB]

Not everyday you see a video like this! It was refreshing to hear some of your takes on this. Been playing this game sinctit released on console years ago and haven't stopped since. Even renewed my love of the game ince me and my wife started little passion video giides on how to get some of the mythic items. Though i will say they are not for everyone as we do them in a very unique way, me and her create so many memories in and out of game doing this. I love collecting the emotes and personalities thr most as they aid in our projects. Definitely earned my sub and look forward to future videos 😄🍻

[@Roarshak]

This comment just made my day. Send me the links, I would love to see!!

[@KaisersGB]

@@Roarshak Anytime I too get a little wore down when all I hear is people dragging the game all the time. I mean it's ok to be critical of the game and talk about the stuff you don't like and hope they improve but there is a limit to how much one can hear before it starts to kills the joy of just enjoying a game because you enjoy it. I mean look at Helldivers 2. People are having a blast and now others are chmeing in with we got to set up meta teams, or be silly on your own time. I digress 😂 If you do want to see them they are under Kaisers game bunker here in YT. They are just silly misadventures but we focus on having fun with them. And try to let everyone know about the time stamps that mark the important parts.

[@Roarshak]

@@KaisersGB thats awesome man. I totally feel it. Ill check them out! I have tons of ESO videos coming so stay tuned!

[@ionicgaming492]

Your journey sounds like mine, First played GW1 when it first came out, buddy got a beta key and a key to spend to a friend, never played a mmo ever in my life. Coming from a top 1 clan in quake2 ctf on OGL thought I would change things up. boy was that the start of a journey I never looked back on. Played GW1 for years then stepped into WoW Tons of memories and raids. Bought ESO in 2017 maybe, anyways on steam during a winter sale, played it for maybe 2 hours no idea where to go no help no friends playing it so gave it up and back to WoW i went. Years later my buddies are like lets go play ESO, so here i am, just started playing 3 weeks ago and must say why didnt I stick this game out before. So much fun and the dungs are amazing. Haven't done and trials yet but looking forward to the day I get a chance too. anyways long ass comment but want to say great vid and couldnt agree more with you! cheers

[@Roarshak]

Just made my day! So glad to have you here.

[@Coppergy]

You are my favorite ESO account to follow! My fav apart about the game is the diversity. One day I’m feeling ToT and the next raiding dungeons or completing missions. It’s a fun way to be creative with outfits, crafting, housing deco etc. Thanks for providing content! It has helped me so much in the game. ❤😊 You said what makes this game so great? The people! Clearly some of the commenters need some ESO in their life…might make them nicer in comments 😂😅

[@Roarshak]

Thanks Copper. Glad you are enjoying it. :) Now we just need to get you on PC!

[@Coppergy]

@@Roarshak OH very soon I’ll be a steam deck girlie 😂 won’t be the awkward Xbox user on discord

[@Roarshak]

@@Coppergy wise choice!

[@jonicoe113]

Definitely one of my favorite games. I'm still fairly new a few years though really only started getting it this past year. I enjoy the freedom of this game you can pretty much do anything or even nothing if you want the choice is yours

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome. Glad you are finding your way! Appreciate you watching.

[@luisechevarria6930]

Just copped eso for p5 homie, cant wait to hit this game when im off work, funna grind till my redbulls run out

[@Roarshak]

Lol lets gooo!!

[@WeekendGamingNerds]

Video made me tear up a bit dude. I agree with you %100 (although I'm still trying to get into Tribute lol). Thanks for putting into words and sharing why so many of us love this game❤

[@Roarshak]

Aww thats awesome! So glad you enjoyed it. This makes me very happy!

[@yeetusdeleetus4697]

I just started ESO recently after trying to give it a few shots over the years, and this time it has completely sucked me in, I've grinded from lvl 18 to Champion Level 412 in the last couple days, im actually here right now watching your video and commenting because of the god forsaken maintenance lmao

[@Roarshak]

Haha 12 hours is painful!!! Thank you so much for watching. Glad I could fill the void for a moment.

[@StarOfElyon]

Kinda wish those of us who got Grand Master Crafter the old way could get a unique identifier.

[@Roarshak]

Would be nice. You can cheese it now so easily.

[@Ezio49ers1]

Excellent video. I also started in 2016 and have been hooked since. Best mmo out there.

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate that!

[@jayr_xx]

I’ve subbed. I love ESO too. For all the reasons you listed ☺️

[@Roarshak]

Greatly appreciate you Jay!

[@josiewoodrose7616]

I agree 100%.

[@Roarshak]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@hotchipbenj]

Awesome video! I cycle through ESO, WoW, and Runescape on a regular basis. I love each one for different reasons, but I always look at ESO as the most polished MMO out there. Narratively, I think the established TES lore has allowed ESO to be deployed in a really soothing and organic way - it's a world we already (mostly) know the rules of and we're exploring it bit-by-bit. It feels like coming home in a way. Mechanically, it might be my favorite MMO too. I only started ESO a couple years ago, but the systems have been evergreen for me and stay engaging. You touched on the combat builds which are virtually limitless, the guild system, and player housing which are all fantastic and complex in ways I haven't seen in other MMOs. My favorite is probably just the crafting system in general. I love hunting down pages for crafting motifs through exploration or questing lol. Oh, and everyone's character is hot.

[@Roarshak]

Oh yea I love me some motifs! My crafting video will cover all of that. Greatly appreciate you being here and giving my video the time.

[@bovrar2nd861]

Agreed, friend. I'm happy you made this, it speaks for a lot of people.

[@Roarshak]

Glad to have you here!

[@bovrar2nd861]

@@Roarshak : )

[@hcallejas1]

I have been playing eso for a 8 months and I can’t stop playing. I started playing because of Skyrim. I play by my self and little by little I am trying to branch out to be more social.❤😊

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome!! Welcome :)

[@Arttea]

Man idk why this video hadn't popped up on my feed until now! The production quality is top notch and it is refreshing to hear a positive and level-headed message about the game. Good shit! 👌

[@Roarshak]

Wow no way!! I love your videos!!! Thank you so much for watching. :)

[@Arttea]

@@Roarshak Ayy thank you! I just found your channel and I really enjoyed watching the two video essays you've made (this one and the follow-up "What can ESO do better?" video). They're very well done! :)

[@jenemba3]

The things you mentioned are all in other MMOs as well though. I would have mentioned stuff like lore and getting to explore all of Tamriel.

[@Roarshak]

Well that's you. Not me.

[@PackofFerrets]

Couldn’t have said it better myself friend. Thanks for illuminating the positives! I too hang out in Vivec, May our paths cross!

[@Roarshak]

Would love to meet you!

[@sethescalera3540]

I love that you made this video coming from someone who is coming to ESO from WoW, I meet a bunch of friends who been amazing. Helping me in so many with how the trader works builds mechanics in dungeons even doing my first trial was amazing. That is was made ESO amazing for me the community yes there is some bad eggs but overall this game has had giving me a lot of good memories in the short time I been here. In the 10 years of WoW I have never got that i going to playing ESO for a long time

[@Roarshak]

The community really is the best.

[@turtlesrus5352]

How do WoW classes compare to eso? I’ve never played WoW but always wondered how they did with class skills?

[@alchemicalcreations]

I have a lot of complaints about eso - and it's still one of my favorite games. I think it's our nature to want to see the people and things we love thrive, and we experience frustration when they do not realize their potential. As a pvp player there is a lot of disappointments from decisions made by ZoS... but at the end of the day the game is still fun.

[@Roarshak]

I totally understand that. I will be breaking down why I agree with you in one of my next videos!

[@glennbehnke6655]

Great post mate. I am an old man who has been playing computer games since 'PONG'. This is also my favorite. This is not just a game, it is a pile of games. The breadth of this game surprises me all the time. There are many things for everyone, not just something for everyone. A phrase i heard once went something like this: Only boring people get bored. So... in that spirit this game is effectively endless in scope. And like you pointed out, the people are the magic sauce. Happy hunting.

[@Roarshak]

Thanks for you kind comment! Game on!

[@roguewolf1150]

I was in High School when PONG came out and still remember the first time I played it at a seaside amusement park. I have never stopped playing video games either and will do so until I take my last breath. ESO is not the only game I play but it's my "comfort food" and I play every day.

[@rEd1337]

I was a warcraft head for a looong-long time. I was so dedicated to the whole Warcraft universe that I refused to play any other MMO. Sure I tried a few but i never stayed. Around 2017 I felt like Warcraft turned around, and changed so much ( lore, story and even gameplay wise) that I stopped playing. I was searching for an MMO to replace WoW, tried out a few, once again, none of them stick with me. Soon after these tries one of my classmate mentioned ESO, so I gave it a go. I was hooked. I did return to wow from time to time after that, old habits die hard and all that, but I stopped doing that after a while. ESO is my main game now, and I'm happy with it.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome. Glad to have you here!

[@elwood6548]

Woooo! Templars for the win! Great vid! Its nice to see a vid of someone enjoying ESO also. Cheers Mate! Now to journey for that bucket!! =)

[@Roarshak]

Haha yes indeed! Thank you for the kind words.

[@ThirstyMike7]

I Love your point of view please do more content on the game I love so much --- Thank you

[@Roarshak]

I have tons of high quality content plannned. This video took 50+ hours to make. Im going as quickly as I can!!

[@SirMaxelot]

Great video and valid points. The gameplay, achievements, collections and especially the community have kept me invested in ESO for many, many years and I hope it will continue for many more 🙂

[@Roarshak]

I appreciate that very much! What do you play?

[@SirMaxelot]

@@Roarshak​ Lots of things. My biggest goal at the moment is completing my 5. trial trifecta as tank (Sunspire). But I also enjoy playing other roles in PvE. And PvP from time to time is also quite nice. I'm also currently working on furnishing a house. But nothing beats hanging out with a couple of friends and talk nonsense while completing Master Angler or farming for some mythic or style. 😁 I only play ToT when I feel like it, but then I play it a lot.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome! Good luck on your achievements. ​@@SirMaxelot

[@yagizsahin_]

Nice video, loved your perspective even though I still think ZOS is an unqualified company. But yeah as an endgame player and raider i would love to have a better in game reward system plus a stable server ngl. The thing about subscription is if you can't pay a few dollars a month and complain about it you should really question your real life, i never understood that really.

[@Roarshak]

True! If $15/mo is a lot maybe video games shouldn't be the priority.

[@tazzeightsixfour9721]

2:04 I prefer to solo, and explore or read things, and listen to dialogue... However, I join guilds for an often overlooked reason: free fast travel to any guild member by pulling up the roster, right-clicking on a member, and selecting "travel to member..."

[@Roarshak]

Thats a great reason to join them!!

[@luckyonemonster]

I've been playing ESO for a bit over 3 years now and it's my favorite game. I don't enjoy every part of it (mostly just IA and lag in Cyrodiil) but I love it. Even the grind for gear etc. I've been in one guild since the beginning of my ESO journey and the community is amazing. I love sharing my little DPS numbers and my little character stories and outfits. I've now started doing vet trials with this guild plus two more. I went from only dreaming of doing vet trials to doing them multiple times a week... they're now the things I look forward to most each week.

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome! Keep up the grind!

[@justincaraway4675]

I played on Xbox from launch every day through the first 5 years. Took almost 5 year break due to traveling for work. This video made me decided to redownload and catch up on the past 5 years of content I’ve missed. Great work on this video man.

[@Roarshak]

Wow thats awesome!! This video took me 78 hours to concept, write, record, edit and review. Over 650 clips were used. I appreciate everyone who watches and gains value.

[@Dark-Eminence]

We need more of these. The level of negativity people pull against this game, and yet they come back everytime - it has become almost hillarious at this point. It is a growing world, things change. People can't handle change well, and prefer to live blinded in the past of "the good days". Great points indeed, and happy someone spoke them out.

[@Roarshak]

Thank you so much. More videos on the way!

[@ironkrieg3368]

My MMO experience starting out was very similar to yours, just with EQ1 in 2000. :) My #1 favorite aspect of ESO is how the content difficulty is very much graded and separated for different types and skill levels of players. From the super casual core open world part, then in several easily categorized stages, all the way up to Elite Raiding. ESO makes it so anyone can jump in fresh and new without having to worry about not being able to do a significant amount of content or immediately needing Best-In-Slot gear just to play the game. Subscription is recommended (but not mandatory) and the Cash Shop is 100% optional. A 10/10 MMO and the best one available today, in my opinion.

[@Roarshak]

100% agree! Appreciate you watching big time!

[@submissive1973]

Thank you for your honesty opinion and your journey in eso.

[@Roarshak]

Thank you for keeping it respectful in the comments and hearing me out.

[@simonw1252]

Great vid, I love ESO for the stories, lore.....and one day I'll be able to survive PvP😂🎉

[@Roarshak]

Haha I feel that! PvPers are good!

[@pizzle_6343]

This is a great take! although im not experienced in many MMOs, when one truly interests you, you always find your way back to playing it. always been a great game to solo or play with friends and the customization from outfits to houses have always been very unique from other MMOs. Started on console, and decided to continue that journey on pc!

[@Roarshak]

We are glad to have you!

[@timswonger5738]

Let’s go pizzle! When you getting online?

[@tropiquatic]

I started on console too lol. It’s definitely better on pc

[@Roarshak]

I do love it on PC!@@tropiquatic

[@pizzle_6343]

@@timswonger5738 im on everyday Tim! Always have to do at least the writs everyday, and im currently trying to complete the map! Personal goal i made for myself that i wasnt able to finish on console.

[@brettmurphy9877]

Currently deep diving your channel bc it’s the only good eso content i’ve seen in a long time. Thank you!!

[@Roarshak]

Wow that means a lot!!!

[@kajuszka979]

ESO is my favourite MMO game too, and I have played many other before

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome! What class do you play most?

[@kajuszka979]

@@Roarshak warden

[@Roarshak]

Wardens are great! ​@@kajuszka979

[@mello.art0]

Dude I started playing eso a month ago and I cant put it down its such a fun game with alot to offer btw I play on pc

[@Roarshak]

Hell yea man thats awesome! Welcome! If you need a guild feel free to message me in game.

[@parkerino8202]

This was a great vdeo, i'm just coming back to eso after playing from beta till about 2017 and I'm falling in love with the game all over again

[@Roarshak]

I really appreciate that!!

[@ShaikuraJarfaru]

Sorry for not seeing this video 5 months ago but thank you so much. It's hard to weed through these content creators to find someone who likes the game.

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate you finding it now!

[@adagium__]

This is such an amazing video idk why it hasn’t blown up yet!! You da Man ESO is gonna be THE GAME one day

[@Roarshak]

Aww I appreciate that! More on the way!!

[@calendulaofficinalis7303]

ESO for sure has the best combat system out there!

[@Roarshak]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@HangOnThereSlick]

Id love to get into MMOs if i didnt need to spend so much money. Ive played a lot of ESO before but i hated having to spend money every month for the plus membership so it really turned me off from playing it. Its definitely my favorite MMO though, just really annoying to play

[@Roarshak]

I totally understand that. You can play even without the membership but I do know it's limited. They are giving Wrothgar DLC away for free right now so if you login you can snag that on day 2!

[@edwardoverholt1943]

Well said…definitely correlates with my experiences with this game

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate the support!!

[@Kevy24]

Maybe you can help me. I do enjoy this game but what really turned me off to it was my first dungeon run. I think I queued as a tank and when I dropped into the dungeon there was one player that just was speed running the dungeon solo killing everything never giving anyone a chance to do anything and I said to myself “oh it’s going to be one of those games”. After that I haven’t had much motivation to play when what’s the point when I’m not given a chance to just casually enjoy a simple dungeon run.

[@Roarshak]

My best advice is start a group to run with or join a guild. You can also just let them know in the beginning you are new and would appreciate a slower pace. Unfortunately ppl suck and are always in a rush. Just need to find your people. If you are on PC NA I am happy to run some with you.

[@Kevy24]

@@Roarshak Def, I do play PC/NA The game just feels so overwhelming at times not even sure where to start or to go. Would appreciate any help I can get.

[@Roarshak]

Send me a message in game @roarshakYT

[@badsip]

This happens a lot of the times bc older players who already completed the dungeons do it for free transmogs for their gear. They’re trying to do 10 dungeons as quickly as possible. My best advice would be to use the group chat and try to communicate with them that this is your first dungeon /time. Or to wait for you to finish the quest, etc. most of the time the community is chill and understanding, but you will meet a bad apple every now and then like with any mmo

[@C0zm1kCat]

I’ve been playing this game for years - I love it ! I always play alone - I wish I could find a group to play with and I’m shy .

[@Roarshak]

We are on PC/NA if you are!

[@DFInkarnation]

3:47 you cant tease us like that man, i need that video badly now

[@Roarshak]

Haha alright ill make it for you

[@DFInkarnation]

@@Roarshak youre the GOAT I loved this video, as a 26 YO who has played MMOs for 15 years, i have the same opinions, there so much to do, so many silly little things and just as much sweaty nerd grind (like getting GMC... emperor..), i recently came back to it and cannot really think of another MMO to replace it i like your housing content too, keep it up ! :)

[@Roarshak]

Thanks mate lots more coming! Including my crafting video, max level in 30 minutes, grand master crafter in a day and more ESO Cribs. Appreciate supporters like you big time.

[@SheonEver]

Good video, I like your attitude, and you make ESO look like a lot of fun.

[@Roarshak]

It is a lot of fun!

[@Phobia_Gaming12]

i played ESO the day it came out on xbox put about 1000 hours in and it was great but after about 1 year after it was released they changed everything with the leveling and skills and it reset my points and i didn't remember how i set up all my characters before. then i fixed them after about a week then realized nothing was working the way it was before because they changed damage and a lot of other things. so my builds wouldn't work anymore so i had to scrap the characters and restart after that i haven't been back. skipping to now i have been thinking about giving it a go again but being so far behind after 10 years is a big turn off.

[@Roarshak]

Aww man I bet that was stressful. The game has changed but you are not behind. Unlike other MMOs, ESO doesn't negate past content. It's still there to enjoy, collect and progress through. I have many new friends who just started and they are already having a blast. If you need help getting caught up let us know and you can join our guild. We will get you right in no time! We would love to see you in Tamriel again.

[@pedrocarvalho5818]

I was in the same position. Last year I got back to the game after some 7 years out. And I love the game so much now. Easily the best comunity in-game that i ever saw. Maybe the Ragnarok Online comunity gets close to this, but the older content its still been made and are usefull. Me for exemple, I'm doing all maps quests and having a lot of fun following the storyline thats links all them together. Made some new friends and already got in some end-game contents. It's a great and alive universe for a 10 year old MMO.

[@Roarshak]

@@pedrocarvalho5818 yes it is! So glad you gabe it another chance. If you ever see me in game, say hi!

[@Phobia_Gaming12]

im ganna give it another chance just downloaded the game on my pc i guess ill just treat it as a new game. @@Roarshak

[@Roarshak]

@@Phobia_Gaming12 awesome! If you have any questions let me know!

[@cheerguyami]

I'm gonna hop back into ESO and give it a 2nd try! Only made it to about 35 but I'm looking forward to having fun with healing ! Thank you for the video and motivation

[@Roarshak]

Thats awesome to hear! Healing is too fun. What platform are you on!?

[@chefnstrike]

You should have tried EverQuest. It’s the original single class game. Hard to solo and fun to group.

[@Roarshak]

I played it years ago at a LAN cafe when I was 13 haha!

[@Vonzura]

FInally, someone who sees reason and reflects upon multiple criteria in comparison to other games, influences, additives and so on. Eso truly is a masterpiece, and ofc it can be annoying with certain bugs, but c'mon; would it be a bethesda (zos) game if it didnt have bugs? Its a game which helped me get through life occassionaly, and still does. Absolutely amazing video, this should be seen by zenimax, no joke! Kind reguars!

[@Roarshak]

The past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. Never in a million years did I think anyone would care about my little channel. I just love story telling, video editing and ESO. So I wanted to practice that with this passion project. Everyones kind comments have lifted my spirits to a height they haven't been in years. I love responding to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for watching.

[@Vonzura]

First of all, a very big /hug, brother @Roarshak . Its the neutrality and empathy which makes this valuable. also the video editing and the story telling is highly on point. Its uplifting to see true kindness being shared for such a grand 'game', within this cancelculture nowadays. I really laughed and nodded of approval upon your mention about the difference between netflix and eso's content creators. Goes to show you also came a long way with understanding

[@Roarshak]

Might have to make an EU characater just to come say hello. Empathy goes a long way! Appreciate you guys so much. Catch myself smiling and being happy all day which hasn't happened in a while. :)

[@Vonzura]

haha, the 'portal' is opened for ya@@Roarshak ! Yeah, a core value in my opinion! keep on smiling man, the more will follow! ^^

[@Daniel-co7sc]

Very good video, mate. You really nailed the spot. Were it not for the friends I've made, I wouldn't even play it.

[@Roarshak]

Totally agree!

[@nightmare_man_00gamingden15]

Good advice lol currently working on gathering all the crafting stations to make my own crafting/guild style house

[@Roarshak]

Yes thats sick!!

[@patthompson4535]

Make sure you get the free ones!! Provisioning from elsweyr, blacksmithing from orsinoum, woodworking from galen!!

[@Roarshak]

Great advice!@@patthompson4535

[@nightmare_man_00gamingden15]

@@patthompson4535 huh elsweyr had a free station?

[@Roarshak]

Antiquities! You can dig them up!

[@ZerostoHeros]

u got a great perspective on this game and made me realize why I need to let go of the bitterness I had over small inconveinces.

[@Roarshak]

I appreciate that. The game is not prefect but there is still so much to enjoy!

[@dereke.b.1587]

Liked and subbed. I like your style, bud

[@Roarshak]

Thank you so much man. This is all so crazy to me!!!

[@ksdurg]

Thank you for making a video about how much you like ESO. I get tired of people posting about how they hate ESO and yet are still playing it. Never made sense to me.

[@Roarshak]

All I see is hate. While people are hating my friends and I are having a blast. Glad to have you here!

[@Tyranthraxus78]

The characters and stories are also fun. 😂

[@Roarshak]

The stories are pretty funny sometimes!

[@RealGTZ]

I been playing since 2018 but had to start over when i switched to pc in 2023 I've only put 90 hours so far compared to my xbox one which was 500+ hours i kinda just gave up and now i dont even try. On my xbox i had almost every achievement that i wanted and poly..etc but now im starting from scratch but it just doesn't feel as fun like it did in 2018-2020 i stopped in 2021 on my xbox. (ESO needs cross-progress)

[@Roarshak]

I agree!

[@GodlyTurtle]

This is a W take, ESO has so much to offer. Keep up the good work!

[@Roarshak]

Thanks, will do!

[@turtlesrus5352]

I think this take was also very good, I like how he gave things he liked and even added a few jokes very entertaining fellow.

[@MichaelTurner-ov4lh]

Hiya, quick question, any tips on getting the Mazzatun style light armor pages? I've been trying to get into vet runs of Mazzatun for like two weeks now, and I just never get grouped for it.

[@Roarshak]

I have always spent my time crafting for gold and just purchasing the pages from guild traders. I don't ever farm them. Mazzatun isn't that expensive now. Check out Guild Traders and see what you find! Let me know if you need tips on making easy gold. Plenty of ways, just take time and effort. :)

[@MichaelTurner-ov4lh]

@Roarshak Thank you! And yeah, I have been having issues with making gold, if you could please provide some tips?🥳 especially because from what I've seen, it's about a million gold just for the chest piece😅

[@Roarshak]

@@MichaelTurner-ov4lh what platform are you on?

[@MichaelTurner-ov4lh]

@@Roarshak PC/NA

[@Roarshak]

@@MichaelTurner-ov4lh buy the autumns gate home for 60k gold, sell the fireplace. Its worth 400k. Do the same with Kragenhome, sell the bed of coals in the middle for 300k. There are many homes you can buy and flip the fireplaces for gold. Go to crown store, preview home, once inside press F5, youll see the gold price. Walk around the houses and loom for fireplaces to sell. The charred ones are like 300-400k and the flaming ones are 600-700k. @Kalam0n made a great video on this recently. Fish sell for 900g each. Farm nodes and sell materials. Farm in craglorn for chances at potent nirncrux, they sell for 100k. If you can craft I have tons of recommendations. Turn your tel var from logins into Hakeijo and sell them for 90k. Turn alliance points into Rallying cry boxes for a chance at a 7 mill ice staff. Try those!

[@Surge44]

Great video. Thank you liked and subbed! ❤

[@Roarshak]

Appreciatr that :)

[@armand444dante]

I can agree with you man. Nice positive video for the Communety

[@Roarshak]

Appreciate you big time!

[@malinostman9187]

Thank you for this! I love ESO too, and it can be soul crushing to constantly hear content creators bash the game. While I get that there are issues, I also know that it's the only game I know where I can log in and just run around picking flowers for 4 hours and feel refreshed when I log off. For such an old game the graphics are amazing, and the questing is still among the best. Maybe it's no Baldur's Gate 3, but it's *so* much more!

[@Roarshak]

Thank you for the kind words. It is what you make of it!

[@Macho_Fantastico]

What are friends? 😅 Seriously though, it's fun to hear about your journey.

[@Roarshak]

Thanks for the support!

[@bladthekat]

It make me so sad and upset when i see crappy negative crap videos about dumb complains about this game. I always give no craps about any toxic or negative people what always wanna spit negative crap on this game. Im happy i found this video man. It made my day and actually give me motivation to make a video similar about this. Besids as you said "Zos Shields" Im a zos shield as well. ALways wanna keep positivity with this game. So we need more videos like this. Spread much more light on this game. very VERY GREAT VIDEO! like, commented, and subscribing!

[@Roarshak]

Greatly appreciate you watching!!