A Trip of a Lifetime - Where Real and Game Worlds Collide - SPONSORED

SBFord · October 2016

A Trip of a Lifetime - Where Real and Game Worlds Collide - SPONSORED

Anyone who has ever played an Elder Scrolls game knows some of its most iconic locations - Elsweyr, Skyrim, Black Marsh, Hammerfell, Summerset Isles. The loveliness of each one in Elder Scrolls Online often makes one imagine what it would be like to go their "in real life". With the just-announced A Trip of a Lifetime sweepstakes, that dream can come true.

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Krynt0k · October 2016

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

I know, right? ZoS is awesome! If you can defend Trion countless times your negative opinions toward ZoS don't hold much weight.

postlarval · October 2016

Krynt0k said:

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

I know, right? ZoS is awesome! If you can defend Trion countless times your negative opinions toward ZoS don't hold much weight.

He just made a statement of fact. Calm down. Trion has done the same. I think he was just pointing out that it is what marketing people do to generate renewed interest.

Krynt0k · October 2016

It was negative. But whatever

geremady · October 2016

And again half the world is excluded from participating.

Way to go Zenimax.

Sovrath · October 2016

geremady said:

And again half the world is excluded from participating.

Way to go Zenimax.

Probably not their fault, check local laws.

edit: or they might have laws/issues with having contests in other countries. Sort of like how Canadians have to take a skill test to enter contests. Not sure all the details there but sometimes they get a math question.

Krynt0k · October 2016

DMKano said:

Krynt0k said:

It was negative. But whatever

What is negative about this?

This is what marketing does to gain more player traction, be it Blizzard, EA, Trion, ZoS.... it's all the same marketing strategy.

Is any comment regarding marketing strategy negative to you?

/facepalm

When you say player numbers are down it sounds negative. Ive heard number went up since one tamriel. You didn't even read the article or comment on the article you just stayed some generic BS about marketing.

etharn · October 2016

Seems Amazing. Too bad it's like 1 at 1bil (or however many are playing) of a chance lol

anjin1966 · October 2016

thing here is that to my knowledge anyway, not even Blizzard, with the buttload of money they make, has ever offered trips like this. This is an excellent way to show players that you appreciate their continued support, and that is turn starts a cycle of respect

H0urg1ass · October 2016

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

At least they're trying. You have no idea how many years we begged Funcom to promote Age of Conan by doing just this. They flat refused to market their game after 2010.

Also, a free trip to New Zealand... shit, sign me the fuck up.

Iselin · October 2016

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

Ironic since player counts are anything but down. The game has been hopping since One Tamriel launched a couple of weeks ago. I haven't see it this crowded since launch and the dungeon queues are popping very quickly.

It's more likely that ZOS just figured out this advertising avenue was available or that it's just cheap.

NobleNerd · October 2016

anjin1966 said:

thing here is that to my knowledge anyway, not even Blizzard, with the buttload of money they make, has ever offered trips like this. This is an excellent way to show players that you appreciate their continued support, and that is turn starts a cycle of respect

They want to build respect... then deal with cheaters, Cheat Engine and hacks properly and be transparent about it!

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laxie · December 2016

Last year they gave out 1.000.000 USD.
Now it's just 30.000USD holidays.

How far will this go? Playing MMOs and getting no money for it?

Octagon7711 · December 2016

Sounds like a holiday promotion. At the meeting marketing will report that holiday numbers have risen and how cash shop sales increased because of the promotion.

Volgore · December 2016

DMKano said:

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

So, whenever somebody mentions that the numbers of any game from Trion are down, you usually reply within minutes asking for proof and suggest that without proof, an author is just talking out of his ***, making up stuff and nobody knows the numbers but Trion (and you obviously).

In that sense i guess you have solid proof for your claim about ESO's numbers being down?

Zendai · December 2016

Sovrath said:

geremady said:

And again half the world is excluded from participating.

Way to go Zenimax.

Probably not their fault, check local laws.

edit: or they might have laws/issues with having contests in other countries. Sort of like how Canadians have to take a skill test to enter contests. Not sure all the details there but sometimes they get a math question.

If you are mentally disabled in Canada, it is illegal to enter into contests.

I think the purpose of this is so families can't gain unfair chances by signing up their disabled relatives who would be incapable of travelling or enjoying the contest rewards, and would likely not benefit from winning the contest. This of course would be considered unfair to other contest participants.

It's not just for this contest, but for all kinds of contest prize winnings, except perhaps lottery, as that is beneficial to anyone, particularly mentally disabled people.

Octagon7711 · December 2016

So do we get to practise the skills we learned in ESO when we get there? And will weapons be provided or do we have to bring our own?
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josko9 · December 2016

A nice gesture by ZoS.

Anireth · December 2016

I "get" that they exclude e.g. Africa and South America (hint: i don't). But even most of Europe is excluded.

gervaise1 · December 2016

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

I took this as a general comment - not specific to ESO - although I added a "correction" in the context of ESO namely "this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with to drive revenue".

Revenue in the case of ESO rather than players since there is no mandatory sub - its simply pushing the game and hoping for additional sales, or getting players who haven't logged in for a while to do so and maybe stick around which may in turn result in revenue down stream etc.

And revenue could be up not down compared with a year ago - wouldn't make any difference, it will depend what targets they have. As I said in the Housing thread I am surprised that they are not charging at least a nominal sum. And in that sense the base game housing patch will be an even bigger "marketing" push.

I would speculate that they are after "extended" Skyrim players. Skyrim numbers as high as 27M were reported and it is still selling. Only 7M ESO sales announced .... I think they believe there is more revenue to be had.

Renoaku · December 2016

Krynt0k said:

DMKano said:

I guess ZoS is really into SPONSORED stuff lately - 2 articles in two days.

When player counts are down, this is the kind of stuff marketing comes up with.

I know, right? ZoS is awesome! If you can defend Trion countless times your negative opinions toward ZoS don't hold much weight.

Can't defend Trion anymore tried it their company sucks, but ZOS, and Elder Scrolls isn't much better IMO so much stuff that should have been in on release or even a few patches after but wasn't I guess I will have to wait and see if "Housing" is actually useful allowing other players to trade, Freely Customize outfits, costumes, change appearance, craft, etc... Perhaps if ESO allows this when housing comes out they will have made up for a lot of past mistakes but is it too late or will they do this properly is the question...

I want the skyrim feeling with housing, I want to be able to plant a garden in my house go out and harvest etc.
As much as I hate Trion "RIFT" has one of the best customization housing systems in it so far.

ghettoceleb · December 2016

Which trip location would be best to pick?

Kefo · December 2016

Zendai said:

Sovrath said:

geremady said:

And again half the world is excluded from participating.

Way to go Zenimax.

Probably not their fault, check local laws.

edit: or they might have laws/issues with having contests in other countries. Sort of like how Canadians have to take a skill test to enter contests. Not sure all the details there but sometimes they get a math question.

If you are mentally disabled in Canada, it is illegal to enter into contests.

I think the purpose of this is so families can't gain unfair chances by signing up their disabled relatives who would be incapable of travelling or enjoying the contest rewards, and would likely not benefit from winning the contest. This of course would be considered unfair to other contest participants.

It's not just for this contest, but for all kinds of contest prize winnings, except perhaps lottery, as that is beneficial to anyone, particularly mentally disabled people.

Sorry say again? Could you point out this clause for me cause I might have to call out bullshit lol

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