Lackluster Graphics in FFXIV

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Should compare this game to TERA(Unreal Engine3) or Cabal2 (CryEngine3)

The graphics are pretty in XIV that is because they are SO MINIMAL. Its repeated which is low intensity, theres not a lot of objects so even less intensity which means it can have high res textures and nice scenic results but ultimately it all comes down to how creative the developer is.

For example their weather effects in some cases are horrible: For example Mor Dhona purple is so bad you can see the edge of the ring around your character and as you move the weather moves with you, its so bad. You cant really compliment the Rain or Snow because they just to fast and not solid enough to notice the bad qualities.

In all though the graphics in this game lack depth and creativity which is due to the bad design idea of creating long "seemless" zones