PS3 RIP expectations

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-------The durability of the chain is equal the durability of the weakest link-------

We all understand, that in a chain PC-PS3-PS4 the weakest is PS3. The game right now we all play- is a game for PS3, because PS3 gives the developers the limits- in graphic, in common performance

I wonder- how the game will change, when there will be no such limits? Right now we have lots of instances, we have a very cute graphic engine, but still it is "far" from those, which were used in Archage or Black Desert, for example

So, will we get the real quality changes in 4.0 or it will be the same game, but without PS3 support, how do you think?

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Originally Posted by Xyno

So, will we get the real quality changes in 4.0 or it will be the same game, but without PS3 support, how do you think?

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I'm pretty sure it'll be mostly the same, except for a few tidbits here and there, many of which you won't even notice because they're only for the devs in the back-end. Especially on the baseline-level, where you can refer to the minimum specs for PC to see what power budget they have for that.
I bet anyone who thinks of sweeping model, shader and texture changes, proper physics and whatnot will be sorely disappointed. But that's just me.

I wondering if they will update graphics on all the zones if any. Did you notice any changes on that swimming video as far as graphics?

I doubt very much there will be any major changes in existing areas right off from the start. Updating them would be a lot of work, which I bet they would rather spend on developing new areas.
What it mainly will mean is probably that the developers will be less restricted when developing new zones.
There may also be numerous minor quality-of-life changes where the PS3 was a restriction even if we players did not realize it.

The answer to this is still not known. In theory now they have 1 less weak chain for the developing process. There are some more limitations though. Like the server infrastructure, the game's graphic engine which comes with its own limits and obstacles, the dev team themselves and lastly the budget they have. 1 less weak chain is a good thing but we have to wait and see if 4.0 will bring any improvements big or small.

The potential is huge, I can't emphasise that enough, for positive changes. It is up to the developers to use the potential.

I dont seeing the upping the graphics in awhile but we will likely see more QOL changes and new features.
Would be nice with a dx11 client on ps4 though, if its even possible

I hope they evolve char editor at least... or I wont play that long on my PS4 =3=
No fun gaming if your char is ugly thin and flat like a toast!

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Originally Posted by Culfinrandir

The potential is huge, I can't emphasise that enough, for positive changes. It is up to the developers to use the potential.

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This.

If nothing else I am hoping that they plan for one of the big announcements for 4.0 to be updated character customisation for all of the existing playable races. We're not getting a new playable race, after all, which is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. More so if it's due to plans to increase the options available to us already.

I personally dont care about improvements in graphics at all. Number 1 priority for me would be to make sure the games performance on ps4 doesnt drop at all. Im not a tech guy, so idk if it would.

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Originally Posted by joe30174

I personally dont care about improvements in graphics at all. Number 1 priority for me would be to make sure the games performance on ps4 doesnt drop at all. Im not a tech guy, so idk if it would.

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I wouldn't worry about it.

If they make changes to the game that lowers the performance on PS4, there would be soooooo maaaaany more PCs-that-currently-play-the-game that would be impacted much worse that such a thing would be a community destroyer.

Yes, it's quite possible to make a PC with better performance than the PS4, but the vast majority of PC players do not have such PCs. The vast majority is probably right around where the PS4 is anyway.

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Originally Posted by Rinuko

I dont seeing the upping the graphics in awhile but we will likely see more QOL changes and new features.
Would be nice with a dx11 client on ps4 though, if its even possible

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Microsoft would not allow it, using their DX on a Sony console.

I would say further down the road perhaps if this game makes it to 5.0 and later we may see graphic improvements.

I'm hoping for more/expanded character customization options.

A muscle slider for male miqo'te, Au Ra being able to select their faces and horns independently rather than as a predetermined combination, that sort of thing.

As far as Quality of Life improvements go, I'm hoping for an expanded Currency Pane including Beast Tribe currencies, Venture, aetheryte tickets, and similar items. A tab containing 1 slot for every crafting reagent would be pretty nice too, free up the inventory space considerably. A tab for storing glamour appearances of armor would be amazing and something of dire need. Include the storing of Glamour crystals there as a currency like the currency tab.

I just would like more character customization like everyone and more inventory spaces!! Once the ps3 will be gone they should be able to add that :3

More inventory space has already been said they will be adding :)
Much needed for sure

I'm expecting more people to gorp on about stuff they know nothing about. Game wise, honestly not much

I'm told that once Idyllshire was supposed to be in the same instance with the hinterlands but due to "ps3 limitation" they had to make it a seperate area so...yeah.

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Originally Posted by Vanitas

I'm told that once Idyllshire was supposed to be in the same instance with the hinterlands but due to "ps3 limitation" they had to make it a seperate area so...yeah.

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Yep that's true. Also the TP bars without numbers and lots of things you can't even imagine.

Booty slider.

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Originally Posted by Vanitas

I'm told that once Idyllshire was supposed to be in the same instance with the hinterlands but due to "ps3 limitation" they had to make it a seperate area so...yeah.

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More because of experience they got from Mor Dhonna

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Originally Posted by Felis

More because of experience they got from Mor Dhonna

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Correct. It wasn't so much as a PS3 issue but more of a game engine or server limitation. Having a ton of people in a single zone causes issues, which is why the devs had multiple instances of the same zones for a while during Heavenward's launch.

Initially nothing. Think of it like this, imagine you move house, and your initial house is a tiny little cupboard house with no space. Then imagine that you move into a much bigger, much nicer house, but have the same amount of stuff, and initially only use as much space as you did before. It takes time for the game to grow to accomodate the extra accessibility and space on offer, but the key thing to take away is that the game can grow, it has unshackled itself from the thing that was holding it back and can now freely grow over time. We don't need all of the upgrades at once in 4.0, nor can the devs develop them for the expansion launch, but they do have the freedom in the future now.