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FF XI graphics vs. EQ 2 graphics(poll inside)
BobCrazyton
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Do you think the graphics of FF XI are better than EQ 2?
I think they are...because EQ 2's graphics look like plastic!!!
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I think they are both good, but i still have to say FFXI graphics look a little more clean
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FFXI graphics are superior, but everyone looks the same, and alot of the monster graphics are used over and over, and the surrounding backgrounds are barren and quite boring.
FFXI every one does look the same i would have to admit. but i think the background from what i seen looks good. I cant say anything about monsters yet but i will soon hopefully
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FFXI every one does look the same i would have to admit. but i think the background from what i seen looks good. I cant say anything about monsters yet but i will soon hopefully
Basically, you log on, go fight the monsters, from lvl 1-40 there is identical skinned monsters everywhere, you can go fight other ones too but theyre all around you, example..
Level 1, you go fight "ding bats", level 40, you will find the same looking mob, just more hp and attack..
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Environment = EQ2 (although close)
Buildings = even
Character models = FFXI, hands down.
Monster detail = EQ2
Armor detail = FFXI
Even though you get so many more options in EQ2 for character customization, the characters (both NPC and PC) look, well, squared and generic. FFXI's characters look and act more life-like. Armor is MUCH more detailed in FFXI, right down to the buttons on your shirt and the rivet heads on the shields.
After having just left FFXI for EQ2, I have to say I am overall disappointed with EQ2's graphics, especially since the system requirements are outrageously high.
Retired: Ailleurs - Asheron's Call
Retired: Moonspell - FFXI
Current: Xantera - EQ2
How can anyone in their right mind say FFXI has a better graphics engine? Its not even opinion based, it factually does NOT. EQ2 can't even really be run on Extreme Graphisc quality, its scaling ahead for the FUTURE. FFXI can be maxed out. I dont know how FFXI is as a game as Ive not played it, but graphically it doesnt even hold a candle to EQ2 (I dont play EQ2 either) from an artistic standpoint, I'd say maybe FFXI is better since I think EQ2 sucks artistic vision wise.
How do you compare that to FFXI? You have to be kidding :P
I gather you would get a much different result if you posted this poll in the eq2 forum.. I don't understand what you wish to accomplish by this poll.
SG
Originally posted by Wickes
BTW, Saragoth, it's just a guess ... but I'd bet you were banned for bad language.
Final Fantasy XI was a good idea carried out in a bad way. Here is what it needed:
PvP (it could have been an arena or anything, just some form of competition)
better customization (you cant argue with this one)
more than about 40 different looking creatures, i mean, come on... in every game i've played, there are about 200 different looking mobs... FFXI had about 40
Yeah, the graphics were better than EQ2s... but EQ2 looks like friggin' clay or plastic, FFXI made you feel your character was alive.
Also, it took weeks before you were a high enough level to go to the next area! come on!
Being that you haven't played either game, and use screenshots as your evidence, normally your comment wouldn't hold water. BUT, I do have to agree with your point that artistic-wise, FFXI is better, at least with the character models. It seems EQ2 devs spent much more time producing active e-motes than creating life-like facial features and idle body movements. Sadly, IMO, FFXI has EQ2 beat in the e-motes as well. Although EQ2 has MANY more to annoy your group members with, they don't differ by race or sex as FFXI's e-motes do (note: I haven't seen all the e-motes performed by all the races in EQ2, but the ones I have seen are all identical regardless of race & sex).
And true, EQ2's engine is of higher qulity and newer technology, but the topic (as I understand it) is about the eye candy, not the technology. Maybe the opinions here would be different if SOE hadn't designed the graphics in such a fashion that they cannot be replicated accurately by a home pc. They preach pretty graphics, but what's the point if the technology doesen't exist to enjoy them? I'm just glad that I don't choose a game based solely on graphics.