› ›

Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Sign In Register

Quick Links

Explorers pack cash-shop upgrade?

papabear151papabear151 Member UncommonPosts: 110
in Elder Scrolls Online

Due to just moving into a new apartment and having many costs associated with that, I will be unable. to preorder this game. As a result I won't have access to the explorers pack. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of the race/faction setups to the point that if forced to play with the current race/faction limitations then I won't be purchasing the game. 

So, my question is, is there any information as to whether or not the explorers pack will be available for purchase after launch?

Comments

  • papabear151papabear151 Member UncommonPosts: 110
    Bump. 47 views and no answer, come on, someone...?!?!?!?
  • superconductingsuperconducting Member UncommonPosts: 871

    https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq

    Apparently the explorer's pack is only a pre-order thing.

    But, I bet you could acquire it's items after launch by other means (scuttler vanity pet and treasure maps).

    image
  • ThrennieThrennie Member UncommonPosts: 107

    From what I can make out explorer's pack will not be available after release, or at least not at this time. But I have read that the imperial pack will be available as an upgrade from the 4th onwards.

    I've got to admit that I'm not 100% sure about this but it is the impression I get from reading other sites.

  • papabear151papabear151 Member UncommonPosts: 110
    I just can't believe that any race on any faction is going to be a preorder only type of thing. That is HUGE. I mean, were not talking a few stat points low level ring or a few haircuts.
  • CalvenCalven Member Posts: 151
    'Chances' are that the Explorer Pack, or at least its content, will be available for purchase at some point. And by chances I mean definitely.
  • DaxamarDaxamar Member UncommonPosts: 593

    I agree. This will be the next thing on the Cash Shop.

    Im starting to understand how they plan to make money now. Not just he sub+ box price, add the Cash Shop and they will be making money left and right.

     

  • SpottyGekkoSpottyGekko Member EpicPosts: 6,916

    Just imagine what would happen if they decide to stick to their "original vision" of having faction-locked races ?

    Imagine if the "any race, any faction" was REALLY only a pre-order special perk ?

     

    Yeah, unthinkable eh ?

  • NadiaNadia Member UncommonPosts: 11,798
    Originally posted by superconducting

    https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq

    Apparently the explorer's pack is only a pre-order thing.

    it's unclear if it's preorder only - will have to see with the release

     

    ESO Support Agent transcript

    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/post/6158984#6158984

    EQ2 fan sites

  • Dreamo84Dreamo84 Member UncommonPosts: 3,713
    Go to gamestop and give $5 for physical pre order. I'm sure you can find that somewhere. Not being a dick honest suggestion. That way you can get your pre order perks and just purchase game later. Actually you can get the code apply it and then cancel later and get $5 back.

    image
  • SpottyGekkoSpottyGekko Member EpicPosts: 6,916
    Originally posted by Fendel84M
    Go to gamestop and give $5 for physical pre order. I'm sure you can find that somewhere. Not being a dick honest suggestion. That way you can get your pre order perks and just purchase game later. Actually you can get the code apply it and then cancel later and get $5 back.

    Except that if you register a pre-order code on your account, you also have to register a game code within a few days of launch, otherwise you lose the pre-order benefits. Why do you think they went to all the hassle of using a dual-code system ?

     

    Now, if you try this scam you might get away with it if you're prepared to beg and scream and pretend the dog ate your retail game code. On the other hand, you may not.

  • CalvenCalven Member Posts: 151
    It's rather simple, really.. If enough people demands that the Explorer pack should be available for purchase to non-preorders then Zenimax will supply them with it. I think we have learned that promises are fickle in this genre and developers will always try to gain as much profit as possible, despite any promises made previously. And if enough people purchases the explorer pack after launch it would only validate Zenimax's decision to introduce it as a cash shop item.
  • otacuotacu Member UncommonPosts: 547
    Considering how Zenimax has lied on the cash shop so fare it's pretty much clear that the explorer pack will be sooner or later a cash shop item.
  • zaylinzaylin Member UncommonPosts: 794
    Originally posted by superconducting

    https://help.elderscrollsonline.com/app/storefaq

    Apparently the explorer's pack is only a pre-order thing.

    But, I bet you could acquire it's items after launch by other means (scuttler vanity pet and treasure maps).

    a lot of mmos that have said pre order only, usually end up as a optional purchase right after launch, minus some of the CE bonuses, but this is just a pre order bonus. so only time will tell imo

Sign In or Register to comment.