Graphics Update In The Future?

[Kirsten_Rev]

The games was built to work on PS3. An overall graphic update almost need a whole rewamp of both server code and client code.

It wouldn't, though. There are already unofficial ways to acquire a selection of high-resolution textures on the PC - but they aren't anywhere near as comprehensive as an SE-sponsored effort would be. SE could use the engine as-is. I also seriously, seriously doubt that the server code would need to be reworked in any case; all graphics rendering is done client-side, after all.

[Eldevern]

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Textures are a thing but there are all after effects to consider. And they are the real thing. We can't just update textures without some kind of lights adaptations. And if physics look weird, it could even look worst. Considering BDO and the evolution of the hardware, for sure they can do a more beautiful game... but what would be the cost?

Don't get me wrong, I wish an graphic update. I was... kinda frightened to see a gun from close range in a cinematic, honestly it was ugly. But things are faster said than done, easier said than done. And on the other hand, I somehow wish a new game to start from scratch.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

The graphics dont need updating the server code needs updated.

Most games are moving towards a realm-less infrastructure.

FF14 have doubled down on the server cluster infrastructure by splitting existing ones (in Europe) to solve poor server technology.

We should be allowed to play with any one in the region not stuck to out 'datacentre'.

Glamor is an increasingly popular feature in MMORPGs and there should not be such (server) limitations on collecting them. RIFT for example has dire server code but they allow you to collect EVERY skin in the game - for free. If (former game company) Trion could do it why can't SE.



We need a server code reborn.

They might as well just make a whole new game.

[NekoNova]

They might as well just make a whole new game.

FFXIV A Realm Reborn Again

[Saccharin]

They might as well just make a whole new game.

2.0 was completely new game code but those that wrote it clearly had no or very limited experience of MMO design.

When they axed the 1.x staff they also axed MMO developers.

[Selova]

That's a very funny joke and everything, but virtually every other MMO has higher fidelity textures, models, post-processing, etc. If you at least can't admit that this game is in severe, desperate need of AA then I can't imagine you're not actually joking here.

Yeah and all those games have God awful optimization. Optimization being sacrificed to better graphics is no bueno.

[mario710]

Yeah and all those games have God awful optimization. Optimization being sacrificed to better graphics is no bueno.

No.

/10char

[Kirsten_Rev]

Yeah and all those games have God awful optimization. Optimization being sacrificed to better graphics is no bueno.

Why would a high-resolution texture option sacrifice optimization? It literally has no bearing on this. It's higher-resolution assets for those who can power it. Nothing more or less different than what already exists with low vs. high settings - all that would be involved is adding an Ultra setting, basically.

As an aside, SE's embarrassingly low-res textures are done no favours by the obsession with close-in camera angles in cutscenes. Same goes for the physics (or lack thereof). I've lost count of the number of times I've been enjoying a cutscene, only to have any sense of immersion shattered by a close-in camera angle showcasing horrifically low-resolution hair sticking sticking straight through someone's collar. If we can't get texture or physics updates in the near future, can we at least get cutscenes that avoid making it so obvious that certain elements of this game's graphics belong in the mid-2000s?

[Misutoraru]

Why do people keep asking for this? Do they not realize that the game already looks pretty good and is extremely well-optimized for an MMO? Due the nature of how they work, an MMO will never have the same level of graphics as a single player game can have. I play this game on my 4K TV at 60FPS and it looks better than an MMO has any business looking. Yeah, some of the older textures and areas don't look as good as newer ones, but that's the nature of ANY MMO. The only thing I could possibly ask for is updated character models - everything else looks great.

Because some of us gone through 1.0 NASA graphic and we miss it?
We could have 1 expansion focus on fixing and balancing issue and an optional high res texture pack? I don’t think we need new job new race each expansion

[Granyala]

Honestly? I'd rather not have them mess with our character models.
I experienced that with my Draenei in WoW and the result was so horrible that I basically lost any connection to my character.