Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO
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Erronius
Macho Ma'am
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I don't know how I feel about this screenshot. I'm conflicted.
The color/lighting/art direction reminds me of EQ2 for some reason. Which may not be a 'pro' to me. But, thankfully, there's not 500 hotkeys
The art style is...kind of underwhelming. But it might go over well with the people who are all like "I WON'T PLAY A CARTOONY MMO!"
Hateyou
Not Great, Not Terrible
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DickTrickle
Definitely NOT Furor Planedefiler
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I always thought Joppa was a big asset for their team because he came across in these interviews as someone who seemed capable of executing Brad's vision. As someone who cut their teeth in the MMO space with EQ, that was something that appealed to me as a gamer.
Years later, it very much feels like Joppa is a big part of the company's problem. I know there's much more to it but as the game's creative director, he's trying to do way too much and include way more detail than a MMO needs. Most gamers who play this will never appreciate that kind of detail.
Years later, it very much feels like Joppa is a big part of the company's problem. I know there's much more to it but as the game's creative director, he's trying to do way too much and include way more detail than a MMO needs. Most gamers who play this will never appreciate that kind of detail.
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Fight
Ahn'Qiraj Raider
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I do think their new models look better. The "before's" have that EQ2 plastic look and beady eyes. At least the new models look competent, even if you don't like the art-style.
Before and After's:
Definitely 8 years worth of progress being made here....
Before and After's:
Definitely 8 years worth of progress being made here....
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Tearofsoul
Ancient MMO noob
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Nemesis
Bridgeburner
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I don't dislike the art style in general, but the world and characters look washed out and desaturated... everything has a muted muddy grey tone
There are some improvements in the new models vs old ones, but most of the improvement seems to be skins/colorization... and even that's still lacking IMO
There are some improvements in the new models vs old ones, but most of the improvement seems to be skins/colorization... and even that's still lacking IMO
Chris
Potato del Grande
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Looks like every MMO, where is the innovation?
They haven't learned the FF14 lesson of not bothering with gear slots that are invisible.
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Daidraco
Golden Baronet of the Realm
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FFXIV is a fine game, but its not some pinnacle of development. Good game for a lot of people, sure. But getting rid of the belt slot is just one of the many things that the FFXIV dev team has done to homogenize that game over the years. The amount of slots that they want for their "game" is on par with other games.
