Lackluster Graphics in FFXIV

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Just wanted to point out that despite what's been said several times in this thread, water in FFXIV is reflective and pretty.

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I agree. The water looks great in screenshots.

Then you see it in game.

And therein lies the issue. The graphics in FFXIV make for some gorgeous screenshots, but several little things add up to disappointment, because the engine is capable of more than it's being used for, and what little it is being used for is horribly optimized.

Edit: Hey, we necrobumped a Belgianrofl post!