Breaking down some of the screenshots

[Otaku]

I love the low resolution textures... Oh wai...

It's Alpha, def not on high settings, still looks amazing

[nibelunc]

It's Alpha, def not on high settings, still looks amazing

Hm I am not sure.. But how should it look better AND work better on low PCs at the same time?
However, I really like it. I WANT 2.0 NOW!

[Denmo]

The moogle holding his giant bag precariously is so adorable. And the new NPC text box looks great.



Armorer Artifact Gear??? Flippable visor means it'll be possible on other helmets too!

[Nero]

Armorer Artifact Gear??? Flippable visor means it'll be possible on other helmets too!

iirc SE wanted to add the possibility of either closing it or open it. It also could be related to if you either craft or im combat, or in passive mode.

[Cenewulf]

Hm I am not sure.. But how should it look better AND work better on low PCs at the same time?
However, I really like it. I WANT 2.0 NOW!

possibly using a more efficient and less resource consuming graphics engine?

[Dragon]

Hm I am not sure.. But how should it look better AND work better on low PCs at the same time?
However, I really like it. I WANT 2.0 NOW!

How many PC games have you played?

[Quesse]

It's Alpha, def not on high settings, still looks amazing

It has the possibility of looking amazing if the textures aren't crap. I am a bit worried that making a more accessible game engine also means dumbing down the graphics. Hopefully it simply means streamlining or making the code more efficient. While I agree it is probably 'alpha' I find it hard to agree that someone would purposely take screenshots on medium settings. As is, the textures are pretty hideous x_x

[Croy]

It has the possibility of looking amazing if the textures aren't crap. I am a bit worried that making a more accessible game engine also means dumbing down the graphics. Hopefully it simply means streamlining or making the code more efficient. While I agree it is probably 'alpha' I find it hard to agree that someone would purposely take screenshots on medium settings. As is, the textures are pretty hideous x_x

As others have mentioned their production work station is designed to show stuff off at only standard quality/mid range settings. There is no way they are going to downgrade the textures, they will make it available for higher end computers if they can use them. Honestly for once its refreshing to see a company not bullshot the hell out of game screens where only but a few can see it that way, but at the same time seeing these reactions I know why most companies do use bullshots.

[Ikea]

As others have mentioned their production work station is designed to show stuff off at only standard quality/mid range settings. There is no way they are going to downgrade the textures, they will make it available for higher end computers if they can use them. Honestly for once its refreshing to see a company not bullshot the hell out of game screens where only but a few can see it that way, but at the same time seeing these reactions I know why most companies do use bullshots.

That's exactly it though, since everyone else is showing their games at almost unrealistic graphic settings, you would assume that SE is doing the same, if not stated otherwise. I mean, why put yourself in a worse light than other games? However alot of people are saying the same thing you're saying, that they usually show stuff of at standard settings. If that's the case, everything is fine and dandy and we'll all hold hands and 'stuffz', it's just that you can't really assume that video game companies are going for a "realistic" approach when showing of their games. Blame them ebil game companies!

[Biggs]

That's exactly it though, since everyone else is showing their games at almost unrealistic graphic settings, you would assume that SE is doing the same, if not stated otherwise. I mean, why put yourself in a worse light than other games? However alot of people are saying the same thing you're saying, that they usually show stuff of at standard settings. If that's the case, everything is fine and dandy and we'll all hold hands and 'stuffz', it's just that you can't really assume that video game companies are going for a "realistic" approach when showing of their games. Blame them ebil game companies!

Because one of the major complaintes about the game when it first released and even long after was that it consumed a gigantic number of resources from Pc's and that only those that could afford high end rigs could play it. It would make perfect sense to me for them to show people that the game is not only getting upgrades content-wise but is also now more accessable to many different types of players. At least, thats what I saw as a possibility. People already know the game is fantastic looking, and look what that got them? WHy would you go out of your way to highlight the graphics when that wasn't enough to keep people playing your game the first time?