Aaronology
Member
Skyrim (PC) is what you make it. I've over 1k hours in the game and I've only recently finished the MQ. Haven't beaten any of the DLC.
*shrug
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Dark Souls II - Graphics Comparison - PC Preview
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UnrealEck
Member
Watching IGN's video comparison, I got a similar impression. The AO on PS3 seems broken, so that's better on PC, though it's very basic. Shadows are very very slightly better on PC.
Other than that, I can't see a big difference at all. Textures seem a little better, though I suspect that could be down to resolution. What material are you guys using to compare them?
bakerbakes
Member
I cannot wait for release. This thread will be the first thing I read the following morning; especially if this hype/anti-hype machine keeps moving at this rate.
It is the PC version, so who knows, maybe the modding community can do more with it.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Why exactly?
CountAntonius
Member
I'm not comparing because I haven't played it. I'm going by what most previewers(and now Durante) has said. The gamespot guy seems to be the only one who has said that.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Even so, I hope we get some custom AO solutions ala DSFix if possible.
I wish I was allowed to talk right now and irrefutably demonstrate just how ridiculous the idea that DS2 PC assets aren't improved over their console counterparts is.
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I hope you can post proof the textures aside from the icon textures (ironically the GUI textures were not updated afa i can tell) because every single comparison shot ive seen simply shows off increased resolution trickling down to the existing textures.
That adds more depth to the looks indeed.
I wish I was allowed to talk right now and irrefutably demonstrate just how ridiculous the idea that DS2 PC assets aren't improved over their console counterparts is.
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Unfortunatley it wouldn't matter. The people raising pitchforks don't listen to programmers who try to tell them why they are wrong, they decry all journalists who discuss how the issue is overblown, and refuse to have rational conversations with anyone who challenges their hyperbolic rhetoric.
It's anti-intellectual populist rage and little else. There's no reasoning with it at this point.
You want the honors to do the PC OT? I can help you if you like.
CountAntonius
Member
Shouldn't the PC OT be up soon?
I need a new place to hang out without spoilers.
I need a new place to hang out without spoilers.
The people boycotting and saying we're dooming the industry by buying have no interest in playing a Souls game anyway. We're better off ignoring them all since they're just trying to get reactions out of people.
The 18th. The OT aint hard to do as Grief can pretty much get most of the info or copy paste elements from the console OT and IIRC OT1 even has the PC requirements. I can help making some new banners if needed as well as anything need.
UnrealEck
Member
Which previews? I'd like to see what they say. Durante seems to be saying the PC's assets are improved over the console versions. From the videos at least, I'm not seeing it. The assets look identical to me other than the possibility of the textures being a bit better (though as I said it could be due to resolution too).
You want the honors to do the PC OT? I can help you if you like.
I better not. I'm actually going to be very busy the next couple of weeks and even out of town next weekend.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Was playing Dark Souls on my X51 last night. So goddamn pretty. God bless that man.
When is the article hitting?
ShadowkillXNA
Member
I have put 130 hours into the xbox 360 version, am buying the pc version and will buy a ps4/xbox one version if it happens.
This game is one of the best of all time and that deserves to be rewarded.
Metroid-Squadron
Banned
The light sources are the same and the lizards are down there as shown here:
http://a.pomf.se/iysufg.webm
The only difference is that the area looks like crap now.
And crushing the colors only yield darkness, not baked SHADOWS such as this:
People are too hooked to even wait for a discount.
CountAntonius
Member
Polygon
IGN
Quick Look
Now none say it looks like TGS but GameSpot was the only video where he said they look the same.
But like I said I can't judge based on youtube videos but most previews have been somewhat positive. Whether it's just resolution or actually improved textures we'll have to wait and see but we got Durante researching that front.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Well, it's not any game that can be so grossly incandescent.
That said, I may have to wait just due to being a broke ass. Plus I probably won't be done with the 360 version by then. Knowing me I will crumble on the 25th though. Dem hooks, dat addiction.
Brerlappin
Member
Based Durante. The hero DS PC crew needs, but not the one it deserves
CountAntonius
Member
Decent textures over last gen geometry.
What are people arguing about? Textures surely are higher res. Even DS1 port has higher res textures.
There's absolutely zero controversy about the higher res/higher texture/60 fps.
It's everything else that caused the uproar.
The PC config options aren't anything special. It's about TURNING OFF effects present on consoles. You can downgrade the game further.
The rest is all about stuff we knew: resolution and fps.
It's not that DS2 in high resolution looks bad. It's that DS1 in high resolution looked the same and sometimes better.
There's absolutely zero controversy about the higher res/higher texture/60 fps.
It's everything else that caused the uproar.
The PC config options aren't anything special. It's about TURNING OFF effects present on consoles. You can downgrade the game further.
The rest is all about stuff we knew: resolution and fps.
It's not that DS2 in high resolution looks bad. It's that DS1 in high resolution looked the same and sometimes better.
That's just the thing though, in the shot above, the textures on the stone structure aren't too hot up close, but overall, they still manage to look good. It's more of an artstyle > technical limitations kinda thing.
No. It hasn't. (Unless you mean if you install a texture mod, which makes no sense as a comparison)
I'd so like to reply to more of your post
CountAntonius
Member
Self_Destructive
Member
Quick, let's all make posts about how DS1 PC is still 'objectively' more impressive technically than DS2 PC. He wont be able to stand it and will spill the beans quickly enough B)
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
It looks ok.
He has the tools/knowledge to demonstrate how this is an acceptable pc port. You will see all the jargon/pics when he does his article.
Outright Villainy
Member
Guys, new plan: Start making non-sensical claims to bait Durante into spilling the beans. I'll get the ball rolling. Ahem.
Dark Souls 2 on PC looks like the console version because I saw some footage on youtube uploaded at 720p and was compressed to hell and back and only showed one area, so I have just irrefutably proven it. Ir-re-futably.
Dark Souls 2 on PC looks like the console version because I saw some footage on youtube uploaded at 720p and was compressed to hell and back and only showed one area, so I have just irrefutably proven it. Ir-re-futably.
TheCongressman1
Member
Haha, well it definitely does look strange in 60fps after watching sub 30 for quite a while. But yeah, it's a good thing.
CountAntonius
Member
Sweet. Looking forward to subbing when it's up.
Messofanego
Banned
I know my reading comprehension will go to shit with the big words you'll employ, but it's rad that PC Gamer is now doing this kind of stuff!
Schweinehund
Member
can tell its a troll post because only a member could make a serious statement like this
This article's hitting before steam unlock right?
No man will ever be able to restore what(the castle) looked likeAldia's Keep
and no one should ever want to be in that crappy area anyway
"ok I'll be safe in here
HOLY SHIT HE BUST THROUGH THE WALL
can tell its a troll post because only a member could make a serious statement like this
I really just want to image reply with thisisbait.jpg but the mods don't need another reason to put me in the corner