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Graphics starting to look a bit outdated?

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  • KilionKilion Member, Alpha Two
    Caww wrote: »
    I have to admit that I did have the "out-dated" thought pop into my head but I do realize that with UE5 under the hood there is plenty of room for improvement, especially given the caliber of the artistic talent at work.

    Why though?
    If you had that thought pop up as in the recent livestream I'd say: Yeah, winter terrain usually doesn't look all that spectecular.
    If it made you thought that there are games that have better graphics I'd say: Sure, but that doesn't mean Ashes looks bad. Also it needs to be accessible to players on release and constantly trying to keep graphics up to date means slower development of the actual game mechanics which are far more important than "best graphics possible".

    Generally I do not understand the obsession some people have with graphics rather than about compelling game mechanics. If I had a say in it, Intrepid wouldn't care about graphics for now and prioritize finishing the actual content of the game rather than the wrapper those come in.

    But I guess that's bound to be different from player to player.
    The answer is probably >>> HERE <<<
  • daveywaveydaveywavey Member, Alpha Two
    I've loved what I've seen so far from the livestreams. I'd play it as it looks now.
    This link may help you: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/


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  • CawwCaww Member, Alpha Two

    Kilion wrote: »

    But I guess that's bound to be different from player to player.

    yup...
  • WHIT3ROS3WHIT3ROS3 Member
    I've been spending a lot of time recently in Valheim. A perfect example of style, good lighting and atmosphere creating an environment that looks beautiful and is incredibly immersive. I think people underestimate how important weather effects and music are. The Cyclop's fight during an epic thunder and lightning storm would add so much dynamism to the visuals.
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