Graphics Update In The Future?

[Eldevern]

The games was built to work on PS3. An overall graphic update almost need a whole rewamp of both server code and client code. From what I know FFXIV engine is a mix of Crystal Tools with few parts of Luminous engine. If they really want to make the game "up-to-date", it would be less expensive and faster to build a new game. But it remains unlikely to happens soon since most wide audience systems can't handle latest graphics at their max. Four Titan X for a demonstration during a show is not exactly what I call a wide diffusion system. And since we talk so much about global warming... don't expect they follow a path that leads to always more powerfull desktop systems. Unfortunatly, I expect they rather adapt to mobile systems.

On one hand, I wish it be some kind of photorealism, but on the other hand... Imagine Namazu texture, considering them, I'm fine with the current ones

Spaghetti code OP

Pretty much this.

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I do like the Lahn animation and the graphics :3 But they have clipping problems too and need more graphics ressources. FFXIV looks to be a bit more efficient.

[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.