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AO is due to get a new graphics engine sometime this year, mainly updating the old video calls from DX7 to DX9. Funcom just finished a press junket in Oslo (mainly to promote Age of Conan) and included in the new material presented was a promo video of the new AO graphics engine as it is running on the alpha servers.
The video will be posted on the official AO site next week but is released and ok to be posted as verified by Game Director Silirrion in this thread: http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showpost.php?p=5046151&postcount=12 ========== http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRmk0hZam7A
20 mb video trailer [url="http://pub.goha.ru/games/conan/oslo_jan_2008/2008_Anarchy%20Online%20New%20Engine%20(Embargoed%20until%20Wednesday)/AOrendertrailer-480p.wmv"]480p trailer - 20 MB[/url] [url="http://pub.goha.ru/games/conan/oslo_jan_2008/2008_Anarchy%20Online%20New%20Engine%20(Embargoed%20until%20Wednesday)/AOrendertrailer-720p.wmv"]720p trailer - 40MB[/url] ==========
Nice to see they have already reworked some effects, and not 'just' redone the graphics calls! ~\_/~\_O |
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DeaconX
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Joined: 2/08/05
Stand up for what you believe; Even if you stand alone. |
1/19/08 4:02:38 PM#2
Just to fix the links: 40mb video trailer Didn't this game go free to play a while back? I'm surprised they're putting in so much effort to revive an older game - but honestly if the game ends up looking nice I'll probably give it a shot simply because I need a good Sci-Fi MMORPG to distract me.  Why do I write, create, fantasize, dream and daydream about other worlds? Because I hate what humanity does with this one. BOYCOTTING EA / ORIGIN going forward. Sorry TSW. |
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1/19/08 4:05:31 PM#3
Really cool, AO for the win =) Everyone not playing wow is a wow hater! :P |
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singsofdeath
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Joined: 1/28/06
"You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity." |
1/19/08 4:07:41 PM#4
I am surprised as well and very positively so.
I myself will not try out AO because of this, even though the new engine looks really sweet (I particularly loved the ending with the sign "Still Alive" ^^). However, the fact that FC is still putting so much effort and support into a game that is by now...years and years old gives me hope that it will be the same for AoC and it will also help me pull through any kinds of problems at the beginning (provided the problems don't cause my computer to explode). Seeing that FC is willing to put this much effort into making a game stay alive and well, even for the relatively small AO subscriber base is a very nice thing indeed.
That said, good for all you AO players! have fun with the new graphics! ^^ |
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1/19/08 4:08:40 PM#5
Wow awesome new engine this should breathe life back into this great game... |
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1/19/08 4:20:59 PM#6
What's old can be new again.
The new engine looks awesome. If they put some work into this game as it seem they are doing I could see this game relaunching and being competitive, primarily because there is a sci fi vacuum right now, but also because it just looks so damn good.
I wonder what the avatars will look like after the revamp. Anyone have any screenshots? |
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They are not redoing avatars and such but obviously some textures, like water and shadows, are easy targets for enhancing right off. However, by having the DX9 engine in place, they will be able to add far more snazzy effects to new content added after the engine goes live. ~\_/~\_O |
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1/19/08 4:29:50 PM#8
yes, following the lead of Eve. Congrats AO |
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1/19/08 4:35:54 PM#9
Never got into AO actually, tried the trial but didn't like the outdated graphics. Definitely giving the game a new chance if it really gets redone.
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1/19/08 4:39:45 PM#10
Originally posted by burmeseFirst, let me say I hate you for finding this before me 
Second, thank you for posting it I think I just died................... AO FTW!!!! |
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Beh! Who moved this out of General? Something like this warrants better exposure, in General or news section. Anyway, I'm sure the news ppl from MMORPG will file reports next week and perhaps mention this also. ~\_/~\_O |
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1/19/08 5:35:09 PM#12
Originally posted by burmese I agree. This thread should be in the Pub area, to allow more people to see it. As this news is not for AO players only, but also for those who have never tried the game, or tried it but were put off by the graphics. Sending an e-mail to the mods now. |
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DeaconX
Hard Core Member
Joined: 2/08/05
Stand up for what you believe; Even if you stand alone. |
1/19/08 5:38:04 PM#13
Perhaps someone can answer this for me or perhaps we'll have to wait and see but... the WORLD is getting a nice overhaul... what about the avatars? Characters/Weapons/Gear? Because the characters are really going to stick out if only the world were updated - but updating EVERYTHING would definitely be a lot of work, no? Especially for a game you can play for free. Why do I write, create, fantasize, dream and daydream about other worlds? Because I hate what humanity does with this one. BOYCOTTING EA / ORIGIN going forward. Sorry TSW. |
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1/19/08 5:45:36 PM#14
Originally posted by DeaconX The part you're missing is that there wasn't even supposed to be ANY graphics redone at all, just the engine code upgraded at first. This was stated by Sil when he first confirmed the new engine. So apparently, Sil is planning this out as a big surprise ( and it's definitely working ), so there will probably be more added/redone by the time it's launched. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see alot of new artwork/textures, and such . Also, Sil also stated before that they would be looking to upgrade art and avatars after the engine was in place and functioning as intended. so, it may be that he just sped up the timetable a little. |
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Some visual improvements may just come naturally - Imagine the reflection tech making the big Kyr'Ozch 2he blades reflective of both lighting and images...you see your reflection on the big keepers blade just before you die... ~\_/~\_O |
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1/19/08 6:46:42 PM#16
Originally posted by burmese I just wanna see the purty glow of a grid armored fixer streaking past. |
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Uproar
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Joined: 2/19/04
I was once Tailrot, Uproar, Bandage, Thus(tin) Hammered, Rock, and so many more. Aye gamerest. |
1/19/08 7:02:18 PM#17
Awesome! Simply Awesome! Redo the toons, clean up a few of the cities (so they are not so empty of life and things to do) and I'd resubscribe in a second. That's a promise.
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Kyleran
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Joined: 9/13/06
A simple truth-"What people want and what is good for an mmo is not always the same thing"-mrw0lf |
1/19/08 7:15:51 PM#18
Originally posted by Uproar That might be the problem, getting players to come back. "Just because you aren't paying doesn't mean it's not PTW." - Amaranthar |
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patrikd23
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Joined: 10/17/04
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. |
1/19/08 7:30:47 PM#19
Thanks for posting this video , very intressting just hope its got its charm after this update and that the playability is still there. |
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Will be interesting to see if they do a big ad campaign later this year, after the engine is out. ~\_/~\_O |
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