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Graphics Vs. Story

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Omnathious Deninard
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-06-22 13:39:36 UTC  |  Edited by: Omnathious Deninard
Which is more important to you; the graphics of a game or it's story?

For me I personally prefer a great story in a game, visuals will always be second.

If you don't follow the rules, neither will I.
Ma'Baker McCandless
The McCandless Clan
#2 - 2013-06-22 13:43:43 UTC
Ah prefer the game to be fun to play

But then im a mad ole mountain girl
Emma Yobibit
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-06-22 13:46:05 UTC
Wait a second there....? People in eve do other things then spinning there ships?..
And did you just talk of game play and eve in the same sentence? i mean... spread sheets are fun enough no?
Frank Millar
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-06-22 13:51:23 UTC
1) Fun to play
2) Good story
3) Graphics

In that order.
Obunagawe
#5 - 2013-06-22 13:56:12 UTC
1) Graphics
2) Special features and double-jumping
3) F2P
4) Simple story that 12-year old like me can understand
5) Gameplay that benefits ME
Alara IonStorm
#6 - 2013-06-22 13:58:37 UTC
Obunagawe wrote:
1) Graphics
2) Special features and double-jumping
3) F2P
4) Simple story that 12-year old like me can understand
5) Gameplay that benefits ME

CCP! Make this man a Super Dev.

That is a Dev who has the ability to tell all the other Devs what to do.
Ma'Baker McCandless
The McCandless Clan
#7 - 2013-06-22 13:58:52 UTC
Omnathious Deninard wrote:
Which is more important to you; the graphics of a game or it's story?

For me I personally prefer a great story in a game, visuals will always be second.


Ah Just realised

The title of this thee-red aint the same as the OP's origeenal post.....
Omnathious Deninard
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-06-22 14:21:21 UTC
Ma'Baker McCandless wrote:
Omnathious Deninard wrote:
Which is more important to you; the graphics of a game or it's story?

For me I personally prefer a great story in a game, visuals will always be second.


Ah Just realised

The title of this thee-red aint the same as the OP's origeenal post.....

I suppose you are right. I will change the title.

If you don't follow the rules, neither will I.
Ma'Baker McCandless
The McCandless Clan
#9 - 2013-06-22 14:23:39 UTC
In lat ov the changed question...


Neither really matter to me, so I ain't got anything useful to add
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#10 - 2013-06-22 14:25:27 UTC
Ma'Baker McCandless
The McCandless Clan
#11 - 2013-06-22 14:27:46 UTC
Tippia wrote:
Best game ever.


I ree-member that!

Story by Michael A Stackpole if'n ah ree-member right
Kijo Rikki
Killboard Padding Services
#12 - 2013-06-22 14:38:37 UTC
I like both, but I tend to prefer story. You are also forgetting another key element: presentation.

You make a valid point, good Sir or Madam. 
CCP BunnyVirus
C C P
C C P Alliance
#13 - 2013-06-22 14:47:16 UTC
Obunagawe wrote:
1) Graphics
2) Special features and double-jumping
3) F2P
4) Simple story that 12-year old like me can understand
5) Gameplay that benefits ME


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3D Artist
Hallvardr
#14 - 2013-06-22 14:53:01 UTC  |  Edited by: Hallvardr
I think the two go hand in hand and can no longer be separated.

While the theater of the mind is a very compelling stage, with today's technology, larger formatted screens (I'm on a 46" samsung) and graphics standards, I think we've all come to expect a certain level of realism with the graphical representation of the story being told. Back in the day, we did not have this level of technology and ascii based games were viable. Its what was expected.

An example of the letting the cat out of the bag or opening of pandora's box, if not only for myself personally was the nVidia tessellation demo shown at the 2012 fan fest. Now that I've seen a quantum jump in fidelity, the current level while great ... is not the best.

..just my observational opinion.
Dave Stark
#15 - 2013-06-22 14:54:51 UTC
frankly, neither of them are particularly important. although of the two i'd probably say graphics.

if i wanted a good story i'd read a book.
Kijo Rikki
Killboard Padding Services
#16 - 2013-06-22 15:07:39 UTC
Dave Stark wrote:
frankly, neither of them are particularly important. although of the two i'd probably say graphics.

if i wanted a good story i'd read a book.


The great thing about stories in games is that you have an opportunity to actively participate in it, rather than being a passive observer.

To be honest, stories have become an integral part of games ever since Mario World, when the object was no longer to get the highest score, but to save the princess. Games have become phenomenally more complex since then and the change was for the better.

You make a valid point, good Sir or Madam. 
Doc Severide
Doomheim
#17 - 2013-06-22 15:09:52 UTC
You need both. No one will care about gameplay to play on EGA graphics...

Everyone is always repeating the mantra "Don't Trust Anyone" ad nauseum... If I can't trust the guys I play with, why bother playing with them at all? Fly Solo...
Yana Shakti
Gradient Shift
#18 - 2013-06-22 15:11:16 UTC
Frank Millar wrote:
1) Fun to play
2) Good story
3) Graphics

In that order.


Same here.

Also, EVE has amazing graphics as it is. So a bit of an emphasis on story wouldn't do any harm.
Miilla
Hulkageddon Orphanage
#19 - 2013-06-22 15:17:03 UTC
0) SafeSec

Top priority!!!!

Next priority


LIMITED EDITION HATS!
Terazul
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2013-06-22 15:41:28 UTC
Every time someone creates a dichotomy like this...

I always have to ask:

"Why not both?"
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