This is rather frustrating...

[DeeBeeP]

Correlation doesn't imply causation.

How does it not?

[Seif]

I don't think the graphics in XIV were ever a problem.

Everyone just wanted better visual design.

Honestly I think it's way too early to tell either way based on these few shots of trees and deserts.

Personally I hope they're sitting on that FF imagination material that SE is so good at and these are just the bland places to root them into reality.



This might be off topic but the artist in me waits for the videos rather than these screens to see if there's anything interesting in the new areas. These screens have expertly crafted compositions especially the one in the OP and as such they give a highly edited view of what's going on.

(spear and shadows leading diagonals into the pic. everything important is placed on golden divisions and there's even a line of sight spiral leading into the background) This is without a doubt a beautiful image but as an environment design we really can't judge a few trees either way at this moment I think.

The concept art in the roadmap shows a lot of promise I think that's what we can all agree on. Now let's just wait until we see some of those designs with these graphics.

[Amage]

if you guys havent looked at pics its the PS3 ver. of the game

[Fear]

if you guys havent looked at pics its the PS3 ver. of the game

No it isn't, it's been stated it was from a Laptop during the interviews.

[Amage]

hmm would explain the wireless icon but meh we thought it was PS3 but anyways the graphics in 2.0 will depend on you PC so sick PC set up bestest graphics lol

[Razorboi82]

The graphics are downgraded! hehe, even so I think they did a beautiful job in keeping it amazing. If you look at the texture of some of the fabric/metals they look more watercolorish. I don't care if they did downgrade I think i prefer the painted look.

[Suneater]

The new engine looks great, especially considering the new engine is supposed to run on current gen (7 year old tech) consoles. I just hope they keep the current texture quality for PC for 2.0; this game has really fantastic texture work and it would be a shame for it to die.

[Matsume]

The best part about hitting your head with a hammer is it feels good when you stop:

Long story short, people complain as a form of masochism, when they finally realize the graphics are better than they thought they will be delighted until they find something new to complain about. It's a vicious cycle...

[CrystalWeapon]

The best part about hitting your head with a hammer is it feels good when you stop:

Long story short, people complain as a form of masochism, when they finally realize the graphics are better than they thought they will be delighted until they find something new to complain about. It's a vicious cycle...

A quick view of one's post history can reveal that they do this sort of thing all the time to get a rise out of people, or that they are chronic complainers. Like I said before, I swear some people just pay for the game to hang out on the forums all day stirring up discord.