Color has come to the fantasy MMO The Elder Scrolls Online. The new patch has been well received by fans, as it seems to hit just the right note, or rather, the colorful one.
It was actually one of the smallest points on the long list of changes that Matt Firor once presented, when many had already written off The Elder Scrolls Online. Armor dyeing was to be introduced into the game. This seemed rather small and harmless compared to the new PvP dungeon, the Imperial City; the justice system, or the spell weaving. Yet it is the armor dyeing that now gives the game a boost of energy, color, and drive.
Selfies are in – even in TESO
Shortly after the patch, dye stations in Tamriel were practically overrun. Soon after, social media and forums were buzzing with pictures of freshly dyed heroes and heroines. The “selfie” trend, which even infected Hollywood stars at the Oscars, now grabs Tamriel. Photos on horses, in front of horses, with dogs, in superhero costumes, or among friends are making the rounds – or even just from the dye station, as that is also a great opportunity.
Mein MMO says: It’s no wonder that such things can bring joy to TESO fans. Many players of The Elder Scrolls Online come from single-player games or from the RPG sector. Therefore, they often forge a deeper bond with their heroes than is the case with more technical MMOs. The Elder Scrolls series is well-known for its visuals (Skyrim with mods looks fantastic) and for the fact that players spend a tremendous amount of time with their heroes and identify with them.
Dyeing system in The Elder Scrolls Online is well thought out and has a motivating effect
The new dyeing system in The Elder Scrolls Online is not just a stopgap solution or a simple system that has been tacked on, but is intricate: The most beautiful colors, which even trigger effects, are tied to the hardest achievements. This should ensure long-term motivation.
The joy over the new feature might almost make one forget what technical problems this patch brought with it. Since the relocation of the mega-server to Frankfurt am Main, players are complaining again about login issues and lags.
But that should be addressed elsewhere. For the moment, in the exuberance of the summer collection, it must rhyme: Who would have thought that dyeing would bring players so much joy? (Okay, I promise, we will never do that again.)
Do you have pictures of your freshly dyed heroes?
Here we have already presented the dye system in detail: “The Elder Scrolls Online: In the Thrall of Colors“.
