The high res pack is already in the European version, this is not yet the case for the American version, and if you look at the OP's location it seems very likely that he is playing the former.
You keep repeating this but it doesn't look like it's the case.
I play on EU servers and it look low rez to me...
Check my previous post...
I care about your gaming 'problems' and teenage anxieties, just not today.
This is why I prefer sandbox FFA MMO. I can rest assured that every player enemy I encounter will not be a mindless drone with orders to rush directly at me and swing until I or it is dead.
+1
And the only reason I'm playing WoW on a PvE server instead of a PvP server (gosh I miss Lineage II...)
Wait... you do realize he was commenting about player verse player right, pve is just as mindless if not more mindless then an action based game.
The high res pack isn't in the game yet, but will be at launch.
The high res pack is already in the European version, this is not yet the case for the American version, and if you look at the OP's location it seems very likely that he is playing the former.
I was unaware of that fact, I appologize. I still make the case as many americans will read this and not understand that fact. As for the graphics, I'd probably play the game even if the graphics in the american version were the ones being released. For me it's more about gameplay. Something at least a bit more new. The initial areas do require almost no skill, but as you get into the high teens the amount of skill required to successfully chain mob kills jumps fairly dramatically. That is the one fact that will really have most leaving this game in mass exodus. I just ask that people give this game to the aion/l2ers. There is plenty of tab based mmo's out there. Let the pvp crowd have this one please. So we can stop trolling your games >< Have no fear, if a new tab based mmo is what you seek, there is no doubt another one is around the corner!
The high res pack is already in the European version, this is not yet the case for the American version, and if you look at the OP's location it seems very likely that he is playing the former.
You keep repeating this but it doesn't look like it's the case.
You keep believing what you read, I'll keep believing what I see lol.
I could log on and make screenshots on all gpx settings for comparasion but in order to do the work I would have to care about proving a point on a random forum to a random poster.
I don't.
I care about your gaming 'problems' and teenage anxieties, just not today.
Remember when graphics weren't a big deal? Now apparently good graphics aren't even good enough. People are so fickle now in what they like and will pin it on graphics, even if the graphics aren't that great.
In terms of the other two points, the one relates to gameplay (stop moving while casting) which forces you to use more skill to react rather then constantly kiting around. Its more of a preference if anything, which really just helps to make it so casters can't endlessly kite melee around.
FPS issue, sorry but chances are that is local side. Get a new computer is my only advice unless a large player base has the same complaint. In 90% of the cases, FPS issues are the users computer, not the game itself. Its a little silly comparing graphics and then mentioning FPS, something good graphics will cause to faulter on systems.
I'm sorry were you implying waiting a few seconds for a mob to start an attack, moving behind it to pummel it senseless, is more challening in some way than hitting tab, 1, 1, 2, 3?
Cus eh after watching high level PVP and PVE and playing myself up to level 10, I can say it seems this pattern repeats throughout the game, with only a few monsters having abilities that force you to change your tactics.
Seems rather simplistic. Almost like dancing.
This everybody, is a fine exmaple of someone who never played passed level ten.
I'd like to state, if it seems blurry to you try setting lighting enrichment to one and force AAx8 on your graphics card, it looks loads better than the preset of two in my opinion, it especially shines on effects.
Anyone else puke when they see clips/SS of this game? I guess I have to add I HATE anime, or any other Asian animation and art style...
The big heads, goofy run animations, stupidly huge weapons, way over the top effects. Don't get me wrong, if someone drops a meteor on a targets head I want to see a huge awesome flaming rock fall from the sky and leave a crater... But if someone casts "Heroic Strike" or whatever and I see them jump in the air, spin around 10x, pick their nose, and have fireworks shoot out of every texture on their body and weapon.... Just dumb
Anyway, I wish someone could explain to me why people like this art/animation style! Probably impossible to do as it's just personal taste.
I got a buddy who loves kung-fu movies (non-english versions) and the acting is horrid, blood from the mouth on ever scene... I can't help but laugh at them, and he gets really into it.
I wasn't impressed to be honest. The combat was kinda fun, but the rest was a bit flat. The story (what little there is), the character animations are a bit rigid, the anime-ish style of the game, and did I mention the story.
I wish combat was the integral part that makes or breaks a game, but it's not. There are other facets and this game is a let down on those.
People, the whole point of Beta testing is to report feedback. If there are things which you're not impressed with then report, the more feed back the better for the game for when it is released. Also keep in mind that this weekend was only Alpha beta and the game isn't fully complete yet. A lot of people seem to think the game is out already but it isn't, its why its called Beta! If you're not going to report feedback then there isn't any need for you to log on, just wait for the release.
I'm sure the graphics will be updated soon, the reason there aren't fantastic graphics is abvious... so if there is any thing in the game such as bugs, quests etc you aren't happy with... give them feedback.
People, the whole point of Beta testing is to report feedback. If there are things which you're not impressed with then report, the more feed back the better for the game for when it is released. Also keep in mind that this weekend was only Alpha beta and the game isn't fully complete yet. A lot of people seem to think the game is out already but it isn't, its why its called Beta! If you're not going to report feedback then there isn't any need for you to log on, just wait for the release.
I'm sure the graphics will be updated soon, the reason there aren't fantastic graphics is abvious... so if there is any thing in the game such as bugs, quests etc you aren't happy with... give them feedback.
The worst part about it is they get to level ten before reporting feedback, or should I say hate and disgust.
The worst part about it is they get to level ten before reporting feedback, or should I say hate and disgust.
What also puzzles me is people are recruiting for guilds... why? Its in Alpha and the game will not be released for another 3 - 4 months 5 at the most, many people (not every one) seem to forget the meaning of beta testing.
People, the whole point of Beta testing is to report feedback. If there are things which you're not impressed with then report, the more feed back the better for the game for when it is released. Also keep in mind that this weekend was only Alpha beta and the game isn't fully complete yet. A lot of people seem to think the game is out already but it isn't, its why its called Beta! If you're not going to report feedback then there isn't any need for you to log on, just wait for the release.
I'm sure the graphics will be updated soon, the reason there aren't fantastic graphics is abvious... so if there is any thing in the game such as bugs, quests etc you aren't happy with... give them feedback.
normally true, although with a game that's already released in another country this type of beta is more for performance bugs and translation issues.. The actual gameplay aside from balance stuff isn't really going to change. If you are unhappy with how the game plays and looks or whatever now don't expect anything differn't at launch
normally true, although with a game that's already released in another country this type of beta is more for performance bugs and translation issues.. The actual gameplay aside from balance stuff isn't really going to change. If you are unhappy with how the game plays and looks or whatever now don't expect anything differn't at launch
Well, they are also testing out the servers, but yeah, if you don´t like the game right now it is probably just not for you.
Of course MMOs do change eventually but that usually takes years.
Anyway, I wish someone could explain to me why people like this art/animation style! Probably impossible to do as it's just personal taste.
I got a buddy who loves kung-fu movies (non-english versions) and the acting is horrid, blood from the mouth on ever scene... I can't help but laugh at them, and he gets really into it.
And what do you like? Whatever it may be, not everybody likes it. Some may even absolutely hate it.
normally true, although with a game that's already released in another country this type of beta is more for performance bugs and translation issues.. The actual gameplay aside from balance stuff isn't really going to change. If you are unhappy with how the game plays and looks or whatever now don't expect anything differn't at launch
Except in Tera's case, aren't they still adding a lot of content to the Korean version? I'm not sure how much western feedback will matter, or how long it'll take for the changes to make it over here, but it does seem like the game is still undergoing some major expansion?
When I want a single-player story, I'll play a single-player game. When I play an MMO, I want a massively multiplayer world.
normally true, although with a game that's already released in another country this type of beta is more for performance bugs and translation issues.. The actual gameplay aside from balance stuff isn't really going to change. If you are unhappy with how the game plays and looks or whatever now don't expect anything differn't at launch
Except in Tera's case, aren't they still adding a lot of content to the Korean version? I'm not sure how much western feedback will matter, or how long it'll take for the changes to make it over here, but it does seem like the game is still undergoing some major expansion?
The update coming this month is the size of a WoW expansion...
Revamping 1-40 content, adding 4 new zones, two new dungeons, raising the level cap, adding 3 new SUPER BAMs, adding in Rifts/crevices which are large scale monster invasions and green crystal slots for jewellery.
Now would they be doing that if the game failed over there?
From what I've seen in playing the game really takes off after level 20. I found that the A.I. from a level 19 mob and level 20 mob is different. A.I. gets smarter. First 20 level was pretty faceroll.
From what I've seen in playing the game really takes off after level 20. I found that the A.I. from a level 19 mob and level 20 mob is different. A.I. gets smarter. First 20 level was pretty faceroll.
Level 20 = the first BAM.
All of them have a 5-10 different attacks, and an enrage mode, when enraged they change appearance, gain attack power and boosted movement/attack speed.
What monsters have that kind of epic at level 20 in any other MMO.
From what I've seen in playing the game really takes off after level 20. I found that the A.I. from a level 19 mob and level 20 mob is different. A.I. gets smarter. First 20 level was pretty faceroll.
Level 20 = the first BAM.
All of them have a 5-10 different attacks, and an enrage mode, when enraged they change appearance, gain attack power and boosted movement/attack speed.
What monsters have that kind of epic at level 20 in any other MMO.
Aion had a BAM by level 20, a couple if I remember correctly
Ok, so after waiting so long for TERA, i finally could get to test it for a couple of days.
It was all about TERA lately, i couldn't wait untill i could play it, no other game was good enough for me, TERA would make a world of difference, i was so excited !!!
After playing TERA untill level 10, I am very dissapointed in a couple of things:
- Graphics: All settings on highest and still graphics look a bit outdated, did they use better textures for promoclips ???
- Controls and casting: Do all classes stand still for a bit while casting ? Not even instant casts can be used while running???
- Framedrops now and then: can't be my computer, all setting to high, good hardware and still performance issues
These 3 points, especially the standing-still-while-casting (even instants) make me wait to pre-order the game i've been waiting for so long.
Anyone else experiencing the same issues ?
THank you
All of your 3 points are completely common with Asian games. By the time games like this make it to the west, years have passed, and the game has out-dated graphics. Yes, this will be true even for Tera and it's cool art style (Archeage has even worse graphics).
Also, there are NO Korean games with smooth combat. All Korean games have 'animation locking', so even if you use an instant ability it will stop your movement. That alone puts all Korean games YEARS behind games like WoW and TOR, which is just sad.... The fact that this holds true for Tera even though it's supposed to be 'action based combat' instead of click-to-target, is even more sad.
The framerate issues go along with the outdated graphics. These games have outdated, and half-ass engines that usually run choppy even on the most beastly desktops.
With the amount of gamers in Korea you would think they would have at least a couple of decent, polished games. I'd say the most polished game out of there is Aion. Aion still has horrible animation locking, and the textures make WoW's textures look next-gen. The only good things Aion has going for it graphically, are the character models, animations, and effects. The lag in Aion during any RvR is pathetic.
These issues will hold true for all Korean mmos for years to come. Even Archeage, with it's sandbox elements, will look and feel dated, and will have poor combat. Korean mmos, for now, are not worth bothering with. Korean developers are just too far behind NA developers in programming knowledge, technique, and study.
Yes the combat is very different, if you like bunny-hopping, strafe meleeing or popping off instants while jumping through the air you will be dissapointed.
All of your 3 points are completely common with Asian games. By the time games like this make it to the west, years have passed, and the game has out-dated graphics. Yes, this will be true even for Tera and it's cool art style (Archeage has even worse graphics).
Also, there are NO Korean games with smooth combat. All Korean games have 'animation locking', so even if you use an instant ability it will stop your movement. That alone puts all Korean games YEARS behind games like WoW and TOR, which is just sad.... The fact that this holds true for Tera even though it's supposed to be 'action based combat' instead of click-to-target, is even more sad.
The framerate issues go along with the outdated graphics. These games have outdated, and half-ass engines that usually run choppy even on the most beastly desktops.
With the amount of gamers in Korea you would think they would have at least a couple of decent, polished games. I'd say the most polished game out of there is Aion. Aion still has horrible animation locking, and the textures make WoW's textures look next-gen. The only good things Aion has going for it graphically, are the character models, animations, and effects. The lag in Aion during any RvR is pathetic.
These issues will hold true for all Korean mmos for years to come. Even Archeage, with it's sandbox elements, will look and feel dated, and will have poor combat. Korean mmos, for now, are not worth bothering with. Korean developers are just too far behind NA developers in programming knowledge, technique, and study.
Funny how you are so wrong about most of this...lol.
I get 80fps in TERA with forced AAx8 and filtering x16. I got 35-40 in Rift. TERA is about as well optimized as WoW, many have agreed it is so smooth it's amazing. If their is lag it's server issues as stress testing is underway in BETA.
Secondly, graphics and textures are far from outdated, they beat the likes of WoW and Skyrim, atleast monster, building and player textures for sure. Landscape is 50/50.
Third the animations are actually quite impressive, especially my Popori's, I absolutely love them, the dodge roll and backflip are fantastic.
As for the combat, it's semi-clunky, but also has it's purposes, it stops archers or casters from being impossible to catch and helps with balancing. Not to mention glyphs can speed up attack speed as well as combo-chaining relieving a lot of the clunkyness.
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You keep repeating this but it doesn't look like it's the case.
I play on EU servers and it look low rez to me...
Check my previous post...
I care about your gaming 'problems' and teenage anxieties, just not today.
Wait... you do realize he was commenting about player verse player right, pve is just as mindless if not more mindless then an action based game.
I was unaware of that fact, I appologize. I still make the case as many americans will read this and not understand that fact. As for the graphics, I'd probably play the game even if the graphics in the american version were the ones being released. For me it's more about gameplay. Something at least a bit more new. The initial areas do require almost no skill, but as you get into the high teens the amount of skill required to successfully chain mob kills jumps fairly dramatically. That is the one fact that will really have most leaving this game in mass exodus. I just ask that people give this game to the aion/l2ers. There is plenty of tab based mmo's out there. Let the pvp crowd have this one please. So we can stop trolling your games >< Have no fear, if a new tab based mmo is what you seek, there is no doubt another one is around the corner!
Let me google the truth for you.
You keep believing what you read, I'll keep believing what I see lol.
I could log on and make screenshots on all gpx settings for comparasion but in order to do the work I would have to care about proving a point on a random forum to a random poster.
I don't.
I care about your gaming 'problems' and teenage anxieties, just not today.
Remember when graphics weren't a big deal? Now apparently good graphics aren't even good enough. People are so fickle now in what they like and will pin it on graphics, even if the graphics aren't that great.
In terms of the other two points, the one relates to gameplay (stop moving while casting) which forces you to use more skill to react rather then constantly kiting around. Its more of a preference if anything, which really just helps to make it so casters can't endlessly kite melee around.
FPS issue, sorry but chances are that is local side. Get a new computer is my only advice unless a large player base has the same complaint. In 90% of the cases, FPS issues are the users computer, not the game itself. Its a little silly comparing graphics and then mentioning FPS, something good graphics will cause to faulter on systems.
This everybody, is a fine exmaple of someone who never played passed level ten.
Don't be like this guy.
I'd like to state, if it seems blurry to you try setting lighting enrichment to one and force AAx8 on your graphics card, it looks loads better than the preset of two in my opinion, it especially shines on effects.
But that's just me.
i just (1 month ago) bought a new computer for the recent games so i doubt its my computer.
I7, gtx 570,fast ssd hd, 8gig ram etc...
Here's a fragment of me playing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBaTa11EyMI
Anyway, i'm not saying i'm not happy with it, it just looked better before i actually played it.
Thanks for all positive feedback and comments
My tip to those who had the same feeling as me, keep playing and you will start liking it more and more !
Anyone else puke when they see clips/SS of this game? I guess I have to add I HATE anime, or any other Asian animation and art style...
The big heads, goofy run animations, stupidly huge weapons, way over the top effects. Don't get me wrong, if someone drops a meteor on a targets head I want to see a huge awesome flaming rock fall from the sky and leave a crater... But if someone casts "Heroic Strike" or whatever and I see them jump in the air, spin around 10x, pick their nose, and have fireworks shoot out of every texture on their body and weapon.... Just dumb
Anyway, I wish someone could explain to me why people like this art/animation style! Probably impossible to do as it's just personal taste.
I got a buddy who loves kung-fu movies (non-english versions) and the acting is horrid, blood from the mouth on ever scene... I can't help but laugh at them, and he gets really into it.
I wasn't impressed to be honest. The combat was kinda fun, but the rest was a bit flat. The story (what little there is), the character animations are a bit rigid, the anime-ish style of the game, and did I mention the story.
I wish combat was the integral part that makes or breaks a game, but it's not. There are other facets and this game is a let down on those.
People, the whole point of Beta testing is to report feedback. If there are things which you're not impressed with then report, the more feed back the better for the game for when it is released. Also keep in mind that this weekend was only Alpha beta and the game isn't fully complete yet. A lot of people seem to think the game is out already but it isn't, its why its called Beta! If you're not going to report feedback then there isn't any need for you to log on, just wait for the release.
I'm sure the graphics will be updated soon, the reason there aren't fantastic graphics is abvious... so if there is any thing in the game such as bugs, quests etc you aren't happy with... give them feedback.
The worst part about it is they get to level ten before reporting feedback, or should I say hate and disgust.
What also puzzles me is people are recruiting for guilds... why? Its in Alpha and the game will not be released for another 3 - 4 months 5 at the most, many people (not every one) seem to forget the meaning of beta testing.
normally true, although with a game that's already released in another country this type of beta is more for performance bugs and translation issues.. The actual gameplay aside from balance stuff isn't really going to change. If you are unhappy with how the game plays and looks or whatever now don't expect anything differn't at launch
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/339443/Video-FollowUp-Guide-For-Enhancing-Graphics-and-Performance-in-SWTORSorry-still-Nvidia-Only.html
Well, they are also testing out the servers, but yeah, if you don´t like the game right now it is probably just not for you.
Of course MMOs do change eventually but that usually takes years.
And what do you like? Whatever it may be, not everybody likes it. Some may even absolutely hate it.
Except in Tera's case, aren't they still adding a lot of content to the Korean version? I'm not sure how much western feedback will matter, or how long it'll take for the changes to make it over here, but it does seem like the game is still undergoing some major expansion?
When I want a single-player story, I'll play a single-player game. When I play an MMO, I want a massively multiplayer world.
The update coming this month is the size of a WoW expansion...
Revamping 1-40 content, adding 4 new zones, two new dungeons, raising the level cap, adding 3 new SUPER BAMs, adding in Rifts/crevices which are large scale monster invasions and green crystal slots for jewellery.
Now would they be doing that if the game failed over there?
From what I've seen in playing the game really takes off after level 20. I found that the A.I. from a level 19 mob and level 20 mob is different. A.I. gets smarter. First 20 level was pretty faceroll.
Level 20 = the first BAM.
All of them have a 5-10 different attacks, and an enrage mode, when enraged they change appearance, gain attack power and boosted movement/attack speed.
What monsters have that kind of epic at level 20 in any other MMO.
Aion had a BAM by level 20, a couple if I remember correctly
All of your 3 points are completely common with Asian games. By the time games like this make it to the west, years have passed, and the game has out-dated graphics. Yes, this will be true even for Tera and it's cool art style (Archeage has even worse graphics).
Also, there are NO Korean games with smooth combat. All Korean games have 'animation locking', so even if you use an instant ability it will stop your movement. That alone puts all Korean games YEARS behind games like WoW and TOR, which is just sad.... The fact that this holds true for Tera even though it's supposed to be 'action based combat' instead of click-to-target, is even more sad.
The framerate issues go along with the outdated graphics. These games have outdated, and half-ass engines that usually run choppy even on the most beastly desktops.
With the amount of gamers in Korea you would think they would have at least a couple of decent, polished games. I'd say the most polished game out of there is Aion. Aion still has horrible animation locking, and the textures make WoW's textures look next-gen. The only good things Aion has going for it graphically, are the character models, animations, and effects. The lag in Aion during any RvR is pathetic.
These issues will hold true for all Korean mmos for years to come. Even Archeage, with it's sandbox elements, will look and feel dated, and will have poor combat. Korean mmos, for now, are not worth bothering with. Korean developers are just too far behind NA developers in programming knowledge, technique, and study.
Yes the combat is very different, if you like bunny-hopping, strafe meleeing or popping off instants while jumping through the air you will be dissapointed.
Funny how you are so wrong about most of this...lol.
I get 80fps in TERA with forced AAx8 and filtering x16. I got 35-40 in Rift. TERA is about as well optimized as WoW, many have agreed it is so smooth it's amazing. If their is lag it's server issues as stress testing is underway in BETA.
Secondly, graphics and textures are far from outdated, they beat the likes of WoW and Skyrim, atleast monster, building and player textures for sure. Landscape is 50/50.
Third the animations are actually quite impressive, especially my Popori's, I absolutely love them, the dodge roll and backflip are fantastic.
As for the combat, it's semi-clunky, but also has it's purposes, it stops archers or casters from being impossible to catch and helps with balancing. Not to mention glyphs can speed up attack speed as well as combo-chaining relieving a lot of the clunkyness.