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Do we want the new graphics upgrade?

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Vertisce Soritenshi
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#261 - 2012-03-26 19:11:51 UTC
They did state that it would take 5 man years if I am not mistaken. I also believe that Trinity was something along the lines of 50 man years? So this conversion by comparison wouldn't be much of an undertaking for them. They could throw a couple or more teams at it and have it cranked out in half a year.

They did specifically ask us if we wanted this...so far it has been a resounding yes with a few whimpering no's. I can't wait to see it when it is done!

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Proton Satria
Vetrox Technologies
#262 - 2012-03-26 19:29:31 UTC
Moar 3D please.
Vashan Tar
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#263 - 2012-03-26 19:33:07 UTC
Yes please.
Klown Walk
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#264 - 2012-03-26 19:36:51 UTC
Yes.
Naia Alland
#265 - 2012-03-26 19:40:27 UTC
Yes. I would like this graphics upgrade.
MotherMoon
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#266 - 2012-03-26 19:59:47 UTC
Arakazzi wrote:
Not sure. If they where going to do it they should of done it when DX11 first came out. Now that DX11 is comming to the end of it's lifespan by the time they release it, it may be a little late. Perhaps CCP should start looking further into the future and prepare for what comes after DX11. But it is time to cast asside DX9 if it becomes a millstone around the necks of the graphic programmers.


That's the point, you can't push super gaming tech on an mmo full of PC players , because only 5% have the newest cards.

You need to build for 4 year old GFX cards, that's just the way it works

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Roll Sizzle Beef
Space Mutiny
#267 - 2012-03-26 20:38:24 UTC
The Hamilton wrote:
No

Tessalation seems to have a limited life span in the future.


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Vertisce Soritenshi
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#268 - 2012-03-26 20:40:14 UTC
I don't remember exactly what they said but they did state that a majority of people playing EvE actually run a GTX560 or equivalant. I think the number of players that are behind in tech are the minority and those that wouldn't be able to play the game at all if an upgrade occured is very small.

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Naia Alland
#269 - 2012-03-26 21:03:05 UTC
Vertisce Soritenshi wrote:
I don't remember exactly what they said but they did state that a majority of people playing EvE actually run a GTX560 or equivalant. I think the number of players that are behind in tech are the minority and those that wouldn't be able to play the game at all if an upgrade occured is very small.


They said it was the most common graphics card used to run the game (if I am recalling correctly). Which is still pretty surprising to me.
JamDunc
Dreddit
Test Alliance Please Ignore
#270 - 2012-03-26 21:54:50 UTC
Well it seems the new graphics are ago.
Archer Slate
Perkone
Caldari State
#271 - 2012-03-26 21:57:50 UTC
+1
Aine Ni
Doomheim
#272 - 2012-03-26 22:08:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Aine Ni
I think a lot of people are forgetting one bit - new grafic, but at the cost of what other dev work ? - Like revamp low sec, null, WH or seomthing else? I would so love the new grafic - but at what cost? As long as they are just saying do you want this - then yes - BUT if instead of a revamp of balance ... not so sure...
Roll Sizzle Beef
Space Mutiny
#273 - 2012-03-26 22:11:41 UTC
Aine Ni wrote:
I think a lot of people are forgetting one bit - new grafic - but at the cost of what other dev work ? - Link revamp low sec, null, WH or seomthing else? I would so love the new grafic - but at what cost? As long as they are just saying do you want this - then yes - BUT if instead of a revamp of balance ... not so sure...


One, singular, uno team. As many that are now working on incarna stuff. Likely incorporating art members already working on game art like V3.
Aine Ni
Doomheim
#274 - 2012-03-26 22:25:58 UTC
Problem is that is mainly (if not only) art department work - which is the one holding the T3 ship, POS and other nice items back - as they dont have the time... So a more fair question - new T3 ship and POSes or more grafic ? (Example)
Severian Carnifex
#275 - 2012-03-26 22:40:25 UTC
who could say no to that?
That's soooo nice... i am drooling... Big smile

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DJ Xaphod
Eve Radio Corporation
#276 - 2012-03-26 22:41:28 UTC
Direct X 11 graphics update - yes please.
Proprietary nvidia technology - no thanks.

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Max Ludovic
JASTA 1
#277 - 2012-03-26 22:41:41 UTC
I am all for it. Bring on more graphics! Big smile
Pattern Clarc
Citeregis
#278 - 2012-03-26 22:45:59 UTC
I'm for this, but the question is, what's the opportunity cost? What would that team be doing if they weren't doing tessellation?

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Fidelium Mortis
Minor Major Miners LLC
#279 - 2012-03-27 00:05:49 UTC
MotherMoon wrote:
Arakazzi wrote:
Not sure. If they where going to do it they should of done it when DX11 first came out. Now that DX11 is comming to the end of it's lifespan by the time they release it, it may be a little late. Perhaps CCP should start looking further into the future and prepare for what comes after DX11. But it is time to cast asside DX9 if it becomes a millstone around the necks of the graphic programmers.


That's the point, you can't push super gaming tech on an mmo full of PC players , because only 5% have the newest cards.

You need to build for 4 year old GFX cards, that's just the way it works


Well considering DX11 has been around for about 3 years, they should be right on track to hit that 4 year mark.

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Kerono Thalmor
Band of Buggered
#280 - 2012-03-27 00:06:41 UTC
Yes, please do!

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