Quote Originally Posted by Alerith View Post
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This is why I'm glad SE selectively listens to the community for the most part. Over a year ago: "ALL THE ANIMATIONS LOOK THE SAME, THEY AREN'T FLASHY ENOUGH, THEY AREN'T BIG ENOUGH."
He's got a point.. Its why they originally upscaled the graphics for the spells in 1.0.

I'm pretty sure they have chosen their direction regarding this, and its unlikely to change.