Which part of the graphics would you like to see improved?

[Anselme]

1- textures
2- textures
And then maybe
3- textures
:|

[ApprenticeSmithy]

1- textures
2- textures
And then maybe
3- textures
:|

I agree with all three! Also, love the mustache! XD

Aside from textures though, Pesronally, I'd love a lighting update. I've seen some lovely lighting in other games, and even some touched up screenshots from FFXIV itself. I feel that upgraded lighting could really help sell the atmosphere and breath new life into the game.

[Sotaris]

1- textures
2- textures
And then maybe
3- textures
:|

This. And a new engine would be nice.

I mean, the reason 1.0 was laggy wasn't the graphics, it was the server/client relationship and the way the game was coded.


Now, if you want to talk about how the graphics made the game difficult to run, sure, but only if you maxed them out. I played the game comfortably on a mid range system back then. A core 2 quad with a gtx 460.

Also, this is my favorite video of 1.0.

https://youtu.be/GV6n5xAoAjw

Beautiful isn't it?

Also this. Hardware is pretty different from 2010 and 2021, even mid-range pc's.
And yes slowness was due to everything was handled server side.