Updated benchmark

[Reinha]

This is my main in the old version of the benchmark and in the live game's character creation mode.


And here is the new benchmark version.


+ The lighting and shadows have been greatly improved compared to both the live game and the old benchmark
+ Eyes have a shine to them again and they look alive
+ The lips look three dimensional again
+ A smaller portion of the ear turns pink, giving a more natural look
+ Eye liner makeup has been made closer to the original and not so heavy
+ Hair quality is better
+ The skin doesn't have a green undertone like in the first benchmark

- Nostril shape / side of the nose has changed?
- Lip shape is still different and smaller compared to the original
- Lips are less glossy than in the live game
- Eyebrows are still light and not black

I'm too lazy to post my alts but they feel mostly the same to me compared to the first benchmark. My male Hroth is manlier (+), my female Roe is prettier (+), and my male Duskwight Elezen has tired eye bags (-). I don't play those characters much so it's all the same to me. My female Elezen undeniably has better graphics but she still doesn't look quite like herself, regardless of lighting conditions. I think it boils down to the eyebrow color and lip shape being different from the original.

My overall thoughts about the update are that the changes in the new benchmark had the intended effect: to improve the graphical quality of the game. This was not achieved in the first benchmark, so I'm very thankful to the devs for making these adjustments. They addressed a lot of concerns people had about their characters and fixed some unintended bugs too. This new version actually looks like it is ready for launch. Additionally, the changes made to character creation lighting conditions and fantasia potions are excellent!