Is it just me, or does 2.0 look like it was a LOWER graphical quality than 1.0?

[ShepardG]

And then folks jump to defend these folks. It's ridiculous. If you can't see the problems in this thread topic, and you instantly defend the OP when someone calls out the moronic threads that they've created, then your just as bad.

[Douten]

There are screen shot both pre Gamecon (teaser site) and of Gamecon's demo so the OP concern isn't unfounded. I can see the texture is lower quality, especially the ground. Still I know to keep in mind these might not be max setting and it's still an early build like most people pointed out. Post processing is where the eye candy comes in too. It's not something I worry too much personally, but definitely worth pointing out for those of us who love how nice 1.0 look and have enough horse power to run it.

[Neptune]

Perhaps because it isn't the final product, but to be honest i was looking forward to upgrading my PC to play this beautiful new game, and it seems to be LOWER than that of 1.0. Anyone else feel the same way?

I think the general render quality and perhaps poly count is down. Character models don't appear to be as detailed. If you read between the lines of E3 statements when asked about graphics quality they deferred to the tradeoff between quality and quantity of characters shown.

[Darkillumina]

I like the new graphical interface. It looks a lot more colorful and varied. I wouldn't worry too much about textures and grass and what not. If the art direction is on the mark it can make up for lack of graphical quality. 1.0 looks great but as we know it is very repetitive, with 2.0 we are looking at more varied environments that can be scaled well to play on a Ps3 or low end computers. I think they have found a nice balance in the 2.0 graphics engine.

Honestly, the graphics are the last thing I'm worried about.

[Kiote]

1. The Point of The new Engine Was to Allow the Game to Run on Lower spec PCs

2. That was an Alpha build

3. You don't run demos on Max Settings unless you know it wont crash

[Radnar]

Perhaps because it isn't the final product, but to be honest i was looking forward to upgrading my PC to play this beautiful new game, and it seems to be LOWER than that of 1.0. Anyone else feel the same way?

No. It's just you.

[Ryujin_Ketu]

In response to the title of the thread: It's just you

They did the new engine to enhance graphics as well as make it so you wouldnt have to upgrade a PC to play it...in fact, it will probably run (or so they say) better thatn 1.0 does now on your PC^^

[XxOstiaxX]

Why would they rebuild the graphics engine to get lower quality?

The same reason they made another MMO in order to eventually replace their already pretty old one..... yet it dint work as inteded... see what i did there ?

[Masamune1004]

Most people that would "step up" and call these posters out for posting blindingly idiotic threads and statements, don't even come to the forums anymore except to laugh at the people who type before they think.

...like you?

[Evenstar]

Yes, it is you. I saw the gameplay today at Gamescom and it is WAY BETTER than 1.0 and I am almost certain this was not the highest quality they were playing it at.