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5/17/12 1:28:24 PM#21
Probably should have put this in the GW2 section. Posting it in General is just begging the trolls to come out and kick sand in your face. The title alone is an incitement to riot. |
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5/17/12 1:33:30 PM#22
I really don't care about the graphics of a video game. The gameplay/mechanics of a game are far more important. The best games don't need to have awesome graphics. |
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5/17/12 2:07:22 PM#23
I wholeheartedly agree. I'm in love with the aesthetic look and feel of GW2, and the graphics already more than please my senses. I'd be perfectly content if games never evolve to look any better than this. I encountered some extremely low res textures on some objects when viewed up close, and I hope they get updated, but such instances were few and far between. When considering that this game has yet to undergo optimization for the GPU, I am very excited to see what the results might be. It was also great to see that such a visually pleasing game could perform so well. My modest specs (I7 860 clocked to manufacturer settings at 2.8gHz, Radeon 5770, 8GB ram, probably a generic mobo) ran the game extremely smoothly, much more smoothly than some much older MMOs like Aion or AoC. As some other posters have pointed out, I believe techniques like the blurring of background landscape are responsible for lightening the load on your processor while also complementing the game's aesthetics perfectly. That's great design. |
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5/17/12 2:25:42 PM#24
Originally posted by Nitth I'm glad you posted the link to the AoC video. The graphics have "aged" since I played the game. I'm sorry, but to me the GW2 engine, on max settings, is at least as capable, if not more so, which combined with a superior aesthetic gives it the clear win. Taste is subjective, (I always thought EQ2 was horrible, at the same time that some people were oooing and aaaahing over the glossy plastic look), but it you try to put aside personal taste, it's pretty clear that the GW2 engine is already above par. Also, it will only improve as the game is properly optimized. We can argue on which MMO has the best graphics and personal taste will ensure we never agree, but there shouldn't be any disputing that GW2 is a contender, along with some other games, for that title. Edit: I pretty much forgot to take screen shots during the stress test, but grabbed a few. This one is my favorite:
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5/17/12 2:34:54 PM#25
I have the graphics cranked up and running without a hitch and there is definitely some beautiful scenery. I'll try to post some pics here when I get home if anyone is interested. AoC definitely had some good scenery though but a different art-style. I like GW2s artstyle and hopefully that will translate into massive pvp without lag or too much lag. The debilitating lag in AoC and Aion, in large battles, would render PvP unplayable at times. (I haven't played Aion since before 1.2, server lag may be better now. AoC did get better since launch but still there since I last played in Godslayer) . They all looked good to me overall, though. Different styles for different lore and feel of the game's tone and it all fit. I haven't gotten into WvWvW in GW2 yet. How is the lag so far? I know about the whole graphics card optimization thing. GW2 can only go up from here. |
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5/17/12 3:00:28 PM#26
GW2 is very nice, and I prefer the art design to other mmo's. The graphics are moderately good. |
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5/17/12 3:01:51 PM#27
Originally posted by Terrorizor agreed |
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5/17/12 3:05:23 PM#28
Originally posted by fiontar Graphics comparisons really aren't about taste though, it's what the engine itself is capable of producing. Look at the body of a maxed out AOC character compared to the body of a maxed out GW2 character. Look at the level of detail, that is where we see a graphic engine's capability. Art style is subjective graphic capability is not. I can't see GW2 in action right now so I'll hold back from offering any comparisons myself. For every minute you are angry , you lose 60 seconds of happiness."-Emerson If you can't argue the point don't say anything at all. |
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5/17/12 3:10:26 PM#29
Originally posted by Nitthsnip comparing to those other two yes it does but not when going against GW2 or Tera.. basically it was the best 4 yrs ago.. not now. So many examples in that vid proving my point.. and beyond tortage its such a lifeless world. Could be different now but I played AoC to I think 70ish before I quite the game when it was released. You did prove one thing to me though =P TSW actually looks worse than AoC.
Edit: I cant wait for next BWE.. finished building the new comp except for graphics card yesterday and that should be replaced hopefully by BWE.. have wait until our exchange is processed.. somehow ordered the wrong one >.< Cant wait to test this baby out on GW2 =D
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5/17/12 3:16:10 PM#30
Originally posted by ariboersma Unfortunately for those games, graphics is not what makes a game a good (and/or great) game. You need more than a badass engine and near-real life textures. Though there are games out there with better graphics, for me GW2 has the best "feel" and most epic (adventure-ish) look. Not only that, but after just playing in two betas, GW2 is also the best game (gameplay) for me, as compared to the other listed games. |
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5/17/12 3:23:00 PM#31
Graphics are, for me, at least a tertiary aspect I check when choosing games. After all, no matter what shader, polygon count, AA setting, etc, if the game has no soul or plays poorly, people forget about graphics very, very soon. Having said that, if the game performs well, then graphics start becoming more important. In this aspect, Skyrim comes to mind. Only when I was satisfied with the story and gameplay elements the graphics started growing on me. Then the package is full, and we know we have a great game in our hands. I was very pleasantly surprised with GW2's looks. The game has a very solid art design, and the ggraphics complement and enhance the gameplay experience. Areas have different feels, and they managed to tone down some strange particle effects I've seen in videos before (such as on-fire effect). I am sure the game will look even slicker in its final build. But, even if the graphics were sub-par, the game would still be a blast to play, because it doesn't fail on the most important aspects of a game. And that's what matters, to me. |
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5/17/12 3:24:59 PM#32
GW2 looks beautifully there is no question about that the art style has a big impact on it tho The pure graphic power with details and such does not even come close to FF14 on max settings especially the armor details and physics i do get more of the wow effects when playing GW2 tho but that is art style not graphics. But graphics doesn't make a game good as seen with FF14 (but its getting there slowly) ANet did a great job of creating a astonishing world that will still look very nice in a few years from now but thats only cause of the style. |
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5/17/12 3:56:54 PM#33
Idk guys these are pretty good.
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5/17/12 4:06:41 PM#34
Raw graphics power is not that important. What's important are the aethetics and GW2 has most MMOs beat in that regard. Edit: just wanted to add that TSW has pretty decent environmental aethetics but the character models and their animations are abysmal. And the zones themselves feel lifeless.
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5/17/12 4:08:56 PM#35
GW2 graphics are great. More than great, id say there are only 2 or 3 MMOs with better graphics.
But the generic art style really turns me off... it reminds of Kingdoms of Amalaur, it looks like they didn't even tried. |
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5/17/12 4:10:26 PM#36
Originally posted by Jimmydean fail |
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5/17/12 4:13:12 PM#37
Originally posted by sonoggi But he is true.
Too bad all those games suck. |
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5/17/12 4:33:31 PM#38
If WoW and GW2 have anything in common it's that they both choose to go with a very artistically and aesthetically stylized approach. This allows both games to perform exceptionally well on even average machines while continuing to look fantastic so long as you enjoy the aesthetic look. The major difference seems to be that where WoW's particular style was often a major point of criticism (shouts of 'cartoony' can still be heard echoing across forums), GW2's style seems to have been largely embraced thus far. Many players ultimately played WoW despite it's style. Many players seem to want to play GW2 partly because of its style. This, in my opinion, is one of the many triumphs of GW2. |
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5/17/12 5:06:12 PM#39
Originally posted by Askedan above GW2 graphics i put only Tera and FF14 and i think arent available all options in BW GW2 right? i play LOTRO for many time and AoC 1month, really i will say both are almost same quality on graphics. dont understand how someone can say AoC have far better graphics than GW2.
compare WoW and GW2 graphics quality can only be a joke. they were good when they lauch but now? common they are average at best IMO |
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5/17/12 5:06:43 PM#40
Tera's graphics are a bit better quality, BUT - GW2 has WAY better art style IMO. |
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