Weren't we supposed to get hi-res texture packs?

[basketofseals]

Its the only excuse every used. We get it a flower pot had as much crap in it as a player character. By 1.23 the game was pretty spot on, there was no reason to drastically change everything the way they did. Also many other games allow high end modes, why are we allowing this game to be any different?

Because the amount of assets from 1.0 to 1.23 is drastically smaller than what's added during an entire expansion. What would we have to give up to get those high quality assets? What would be gained from adding those assets? From what the devs understand, not enough to justify the cost.

Do "many other games" include MMOs? You can use graphical fidelity as a way to advertise your game to be sure, but FFXIV isn't a new game that can be hyped up to the masses like most AAA releases.

[Seig345]

I'd enjoy higher resolutions as much as the next person; however, if the team really is understaffed and under funded, then it really boils down to money/business. They have to consider both the number of people who would actually unsubscribe entirely over graphics as well as the number of people who are running hardware that could even take advantage of the higher resolution textures. Pouring the time and money into it just because people like options isn't exactly practical, and when it comes to mitigating the number of people unsubscribing from the game, graphics aren't going to be high on their list of priorities.

[bass9020]

Because the amount of assets from 1.0 to 1.23 is drastically smaller than what's added during an entire expansion. What would we have to give up to get those high quality assets? What would be gained from adding those assets? From what the devs understand, not enough to justify the cost.

Do "many other games" include MMOs? You can use graphical fidelity as a way to advertise your game to be sure, but FFXIV isn't a new game that can be hyped up to the masses like most AAA releases.

Black Desert and Bless Online. I don't play WoW which is where many gamers from who don't care about the graphical qualities so I'm sorry.

[SessionZero]

Black Desert and Bless Online. I don't play WoW which is where many gamers from who don't care about the graphical qualities so I'm sorry.

BDO didn't look that good.

[SigmaOZ]

It will surely look way better than anything before, why can't FFXIV get the same treatment!?...

If people unsubscribe it would be because of an old, shabby looking game and NOT because of better graphics, if you are still catching up with the 8-bit era then have all the fun you can, in my case I will always welcome better graphics!...

[Jandor]

Weren't we supposed to get hi-res texture packs?

No

[basketofseals]

Black Desert and Bless Online. I don't play WoW which is where many gamers from who don't care about the graphical qualities so I'm sorry.

And how do those games compare to WoW? Clearly a very large majority of players don't consider graphical fidelity that important compared to other things.

[Kaurie]

And how do those games compare to WoW? Clearly a very large majority of players don't consider graphical fidelity that important compared to other things.

People in WoW do care about graphics. They complained for updated models repeatedly, until they were added.

WoW graphics are also superior in quality to FFXIV. That said, FFXIV has a much prettier graphic design (not a fan of the cartoonish look, despite the higher quality).

[SessionZero]

WoW graphics are also superior in quality to FFXIV. That said, FFXIV has a much prettier graphic design (not a fan of the cartoonish look, despite the higher quality).

The models and the Broken Isles, sure, I'll agree with you there. The rest of Azeroth looks pretty dated, though.

[Kaurie]

The models and the Broken Isles, sure, I'll agree with you there. The rest of Azeroth looks pretty dated, though.

Warlords of Draenor and Mists of Pandaria envrionments are also quite good. Broken Isles does take the cake though.