The YouTuber German Treasure Hunter goes on treasure hunts in real life. For over 6 years, he has been making videos on the topic. In one video, he looked at the antiquities system of The Elder Scrolls Online and found many parallels to real treasure hunting.
What is the video about? According to the treasure hunter, the similarities between the antiquities system in ESO and real treasure hunting are “staggering”. The developers are said to have “given it some thought” to portray the hunt realistically, which was introduced with the Greymoor expansion.
The treasure hunter sees similarities in both finding excavation sites and the excavation itself. In the video, he shows images of his treasure hunt in the game and in the real world and compares them.
The video was created in collaboration with the developers, marked with the note “Advertising” and shown in a live stream by Bethesda. Nevertheless, the comparisons seem understandable and not contrived.
Similarities between Treasure Hunts in ESO and Reality
What are the parallels in searching for excavations? In ESO, you must initially reach various points in a mini-game by solving a puzzle. This, in turn, narrows down the area where the later excavation is located.
The treasure hunter compares this process to finding locations in reality. He usually sits at the PC and layers several maps on top of each other. He tries to find old paths there that no longer exist today. Old coins or similar items might have been lost there.
What are the parallels in excavation? The excavation in ESO proceeds in several steps:
- You uncover different sections of the site, but you have a limited number of moves.
- With the help of an emerald, you receive a color-coded assessment of how far you are from the treasure.
- You can retrieve the treasure with various tools.
- Some of these tools can damage the treasure, such as digging too deep with a spade. Therefore, ESO also offers finer tools, like a brush.
In reality, it works quite similarly:
- A metal detector is used to narrow down the radius of the treasure.
- Various tools are used to retrieve it.
- Here, too, one must be careful not to damage the treasure with a spade. Therefore, digging usually occurs around the site, followed by using finer tools for detailed investigation.
Are the Treasure Hunts in ESO Worth It?
Those who go hunting for antiquities in ESO have the chance for interesting rewards. There is something for every type of player, including:
- The new Mythic Gear
- Costumes and embellishments for role-players
- Magical siege weapons for PvP players
- New crafting styles and enchantments for crafters
- New furniture for housing fans
- Lore information for fans of the “The Elder Scrolls” story
- A highlight is also the Dwemer Dwarven Wolf, a new mount
Those who are now eager to revisit ESO can find 13 tips for returning players that we have compiled for you from MeinMMO.
