Are 2.0 Graphics going to be better?

**Betelgeuzah** · 12-12-2011 04:53 PM

Shaders are better, lighting is better.. I don't think there will be much more improvement (other than hopefully running smoothly and effortlessly, which in itself is a huge improvement).

Then again, the shaders and lighting in this game could seriously use some work. It will be noticeably better, perhaps more balanced since the shader quality will match the over-all aesthetic quality.

Oh, as the environments see significant change I'm sure that will play a role as well, not technically speaking though.

Considering not even all single player games released recently meet XIV's current quality shaders and lighting aside, I doubt they will have trouble impressing players next year. Skyrim looks like crap.

**Gramul** · 12-12-2011 05:22 PM

Really, I'd just like to see more variety in the environment.

Oh look. It's the same rock formation and texture. How completely radical and not unfortuitous at all.

**Ruisu** · 12-12-2011 06:18 PM

I really dislike the lighting and textures in FFXIV right now, honestly. It just seems really uncanny, especially in places like Thanalan and Coerthas.The sun is beaming yet there is shading on the rocks where the sun is aiming at directly. I'm not a fan of that, honestly. I think the game is just way too bright at times.

**OMEGA_HACK** · 12-12-2011 06:30 PM

There are no "real" global lighting effects in this game, just a global dimmer switch for day/night and stormy weather D:> (I mean proper light reflection/refraction/absorption and the like)

Which like I said, I am most excited about the Luminous team making the new engine, because that is what the specialize in!

(or at least as claiming to be anyway based on interviews)

**Dreadnought** · 12-12-2011 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by OMEGA_HACK

There are no "real" global lighting effects in this game, just a global dimmer switch for day/night and stormy weather D:> (I mean proper light reflection/refraction/absorption and the like)

Which like I said, I am most excited about the Luminous team making the new engine, because that is what the specialize in!

(or at least as claiming to be anyway based on interviews)

im not really sure what there is to be excited about though. are there pictures of the new luminous engine at work?

there is so much crap going on in that pic that i cant tell what looks improved/worsened.

**Betelgeuzah** · 12-12-2011 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dreadnought

im not really sure what there is to be excited about though. are there pictures of the new luminous engine at work?

there is so much crap going on in that pic that i cant tell what looks improved/worsened.

You can see the vastly improved shaders and lighting. Not much else can be analyzed from a pic alone graphics wise.

**Asmeret** · 12-12-2011 07:17 PM

Where can I find a link to this picture?

**Dreadnought** · 12-12-2011 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Asmeret

Where can I find a link to this picture?

yeah i need to refresh my memory cuz i dont remember seeing much improvements in anything. not that im saying improvements arent happening with shaders and lighting, just that the pic was a terrible example in my opinion.

**Betelgeuzah** · 12-12-2011 08:04 PM

The pic had a lot of lighting and shader effects going on, all of which were vastly improved from the current build.

**Eugenics** · 12-12-2011 08:14 PM

The picture/screen shot looks like it's been doctored with photoshop. Will just have to wait for a game trailer.

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