Thread: FFXIV 1.0 graphics

Everyone wants them to bring back the graphics from the original game. That game was from 2010 so even if they did bring them back they would still be four years outdated.

sighs Graphics were good but the engine was horrible. So I doubt they want to go back to an Engine that require only High end video cards.

Originally Posted by adam92682

Everyone wants them to bring back the graphics from the original game. That game was from 2010 so even if they did bring them back they would still be four years outdated.

I dont see it as four years outdated graphics. If something from four years ago looks better than something released 6-9 months ago, I would say that the 6-9 months graphics were rushed and downgraded from the graphics 4 years ago. FFXI came out before WoW, but FFXI graphics are much better than WoW. WoW graphics where not up to par with the times.

Originally Posted by LoLo

FFXI came out before WoW, but FFXI graphics are much better than WoW. WoW graphics where not up to par with the times.

Like most people you are confusing Graphics vs Aesthetics. WoW was leaps and bounds above FFVI in Graphics and in its open world engine. It however for some failed aesthetically with its cartoony vibe.

Originally Posted by Pseudopsia

I just want those high res textures.

Could they release a texture pack in the future? Other games have done this but not sure if it's doable in an MMO.

Originally Posted by Onidemon

Could they release a texture pack in the future? Other games have done this but not sure if it's doable in an MMO.

Anything is possible, but as it stands I don't see SE doing this.

I recall in beta Yoshi mentioned that they won't include high resolution textures till Directx 11 client.

Later there is an interview where he says he won't include high resolution textures with Directx 11 client, rather will focus on lighting instead.

2013/09/24 http://gamerescape.com/2013/09/24/ga...oshida-part-2/

GW: How’s the texture resolution?
Yoshida: We have no plans to change the resolution. I explained this before, but current games are not built on resolutions any more. For photo realistic effect the quality of normal map, for sculpt model it will depend on the amount of time spent, and for the quality seeing how realistic you can get the engravings to show by shining realistic light. These are the kind of things we need to tackle down. There are things which uses really low texture resolutions, but I think, you won’t be able to tell that it was even used. Game structure like the “previous FFXIV” are the only one that required resolution to fight, therefore I don’t think around resolutions.

Yes, the textures were nice. Too bad the engine was nigh unworkable, and the requirements pretty much excluded the majority of PC players. Personally, I have zero problem with the graphics. The team has done a great job of making the areas look interesting, which is really all I care about.

And please, stop acting as though you speak for everyone. You don't. Best to just speak for yourself.

NB4 PS3 limitations


The high-res textures would be nice, but I am content with the graphics the way they are. The lighting effects on ARR are so fantastic that I don't mind the trade-off.

I'd also rather see them working on more important features/bugs/whatever.

I'm just saying I expect the graphics to be better now and am willing to buy any videocard required regardless of price.