Please someone tell me I'm not the only one so happy with the announcement of D3, that they're not stressing about something that, to me, appears to be a fantastic and natural progression to the game/series.
From what I've seen thus far the concept and work done, to me, are amazing.
Now, I understand changes could, and in all probability will be made, but seriously, some people seem to be suggesting virtually black and white?! We live in a colour age, and being able to incorporate that into a dark game can't be easy. I love the graphics, and the magic effects are just that, magic. Colour should be there and in spades I believe. I was even going to FINALLY upgrade my PC, so that I could bask in all it's glory. Now, I'm going to hold off because, if the naysayers in the community get ther way, it won't be worth it.
Personally I think they've done a fantastic job, and if I could lash out right now and buy it, I'd do so. With some of the suggestions being made, I wouldn't even bother. A sad day for someone who bought the first Diablo on release day, like many of us here I'm sure.
So Blizz, please, make changes if you must to allay the masses, but puhlease, don't turn it black and white, or drain it of colour. I'm begging you!
Ethereal
*whispers* ...ship me a copy as it stands right now. No one will know. It'll be our little secret! *
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I'm ecstatic! I woke 4 people up this morning after finding out! I enjoy the graphics but at the same time I enjoy the "enhancments" the fans are pumping out. Some people have been waiting for years to do this so I say we let them have fun. In the end, we all just have to wait and see what blizzard decides to do.
It's because ppl have been waiting for so long for it, it's just natural to have high expectation. Don't worry, they will play the game and enjoy it even if they don't change the colors.
AND I assume the colors are bright at the beginning and darker at the end, lore wise.
As long as we get contrast of flowerly/colorful areas, and dark and morose crypts with bloodstained walls, I'm happy. Sanctuary may be a bleak world, but there has to be something out there worth saving.
Too airy / wispy / cartoony for me atm. I need more darkness, gothic feel, impaled rogues, etc. Granted, I still havent got the hd gameply vid yet, so i'm reserving judgment for now. I have to say again that Diablo in the trailer looks fucking awesome... supposedly the Butcher is back too.....
Check this fan made pic, I really think it shows a great comparison (sorry if its been posted elsewhere already)
I never played d2 for the graphics. I think the graphics are fine, certainly enough to make the game very playable. There is room for improvement but I highly doubt it is priority #1.
Agreed. Many of the complainers are idealizing D1 and D2, as well as acting illogical. Go back and play D2 act 1. It was boring and drab as Hell. Go and try to make yourself play through D1 again. It's pretty arcane, to say the least.
I love the look and I hope Blizzard doesn't sell out. Either way, the game will be immensely successful. Sure, some things could use a change. But the game is so early in alpha that complaints are unwarranted. Furthermore, you can change GAMMA and BRIGHTNESS in your video options!!!!
The graphics don't even look REMOTELY like WoW and yet people still draw the comparison because of...Color?! Hey guys, Katamari Damaci is so WoW its not even funny. So is TF2!!!! THEY HAVE BRIGHT COLORS!!
This community sounds like a bunch of spoiled brats. Really, it's disappointing to say the least.
I am so sick of seeing those pictures posted everywhere on these forums. Can a mod clean it up?
Agreed. Many of the complainers are idealizing D1 and D2, as well as acting illogical. Go back and play D2 act 1. It was boring and drab as Hell. Go and try to make yourself play through D1 again. It's pretty arcane, to say the least.
I love the look and I hope Blizzard doesn't sell out. Either way, the game will be immensely successful. Sure, some things could use a change. But the game is so early in alpha that complaints are unwarranted. Furthermore, you can change GAMMA and BRIGHTNESS in your video options!!!!
The graphics don't even look REMOTELY like WoW and yet people still draw the comparison because of...Color?! Hey guys, Katamari Damaci is so WoW its not even funny. So is TF2!!!! THEY HAVE BRIGHT COLORS!!
This community sounds like a bunch of spoiled brats. Really, it's disappointing to say the least.
I am so sick of seeing those pictures posted everywhere on these forums. Can a mod clean it up?
yeah. I liked the suggested change by eagle here okay, but it'd be fine without it too. Realize that changing the graphic colors and adding effects to make it look like that is probably really hard or almost impossible to do though...
I love the look and I hope Blizzard doesn't sell out.
It's too cartoon-ish. Diablo 1 wasn't, Diablo 2 wasn't, why should their next game be?
But this is not a surprise since Starctaft 2 uses the same engine, hence the similar feel of the visuals.
Furthermore, you can change GAMMA and BRIGHTNESS in your video options!!!!
That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
The graphics don't even look REMOTELY like WoW and yet people still draw the comparison because of...Color?!
No it's not only color, it's also the engine (or perhaps the artist's way of making 100-polygon characters...).
This community sounds like a bunch of spoiled brats. Really, it's disappointing to say the least.
Thanks guys, I needed that. I was really feeling like I was all alone there for a bit.
As Van's stated, it's early days yet. Perhaps a compromise of dark and colour depending on the area would be the way to go. Or a progressions into darkness and the game goes on? To keep everyone happy. (as much as is possible anyway)
Anyways, I'm just glad others see it as I see it. And that it's a huge plus that Blizz developed it after all, and at last, to support the fans.
I am back to being one happy camper!
/cheer!
Ethreal
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yeah. I liked the suggested change by eagle here okay, but it'd be fine without it too. Realize that changing the graphic colors and adding effects to make it look like that is probably really hard or almost impossible to do though...
No, it wouldn't be too hard. Taking all of the environmental textures from the game and adding the Photoshop filters that were applied in that image. It probably wouldn't be perfect and some textures would need to be done separately, but it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
It's too cartoon-ish. Diablo 1 wasn't, Diablo 2 wasn't, why should their next game be?
But this is not a surprise since Starctaft 2 uses the same engine, hence the similar feel of the visuals.
So, from what I gather, you would rather them scrap the entire engine and start fresh? Seems like a great idea.
That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
...In the game's video options, not your monitor's. It takes literally 30 seconds...
No it's not only color, it's also the engine (or perhaps the artist's way of making 100-polygon characters...).
See above.
I'm sorry that Diablo 2 spoiled me.
I'm sorry, I don't think Diablo is a good example of timeless graphics.
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That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
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Fixing things? You sound like the game is already broken. The "Gamma" and "Brightness" may not be the best option but it is STILL an option.
That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
Fixing things? You sound like the game is already broken. The "Gamma" and "Brightness" may not be the best option but it is STILL an option.
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From what I've seen thus far the concept and work done, to me, are amazing.
Now, I understand changes could, and in all probability will be made, but seriously, some people seem to be suggesting virtually black and white?! We live in a colour age, and being able to incorporate that into a dark game can't be easy. I love the graphics, and the magic effects are just that, magic. Colour should be there and in spades I believe. I was even going to FINALLY upgrade my PC, so that I could bask in all it's glory. Now, I'm going to hold off because, if the naysayers in the community get ther way, it won't be worth it.
Personally I think they've done a fantastic job, and if I could lash out right now and buy it, I'd do so. With some of the suggestions being made, I wouldn't even bother. A sad day for someone who bought the first Diablo on release day, like many of us here I'm sure.
So Blizz, please, make changes if you must to allay the masses, but puhlease, don't turn it black and white, or drain it of colour. I'm begging you!
Ethereal
*whispers* ...ship me a copy as it stands right now. No one will know. It'll be our little secret! *
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Complaining about the graphics now is like saying Diablo 2 isn't that dark of a game because of Lut Gholien.
AND I assume the colors are bright at the beginning and darker at the end, lore wise.
Check this fan made pic, I really think it shows a great comparison (sorry if its been posted elsewhere already)
they'll pull through in the end, trust me(i know these things)
I love the look and I hope Blizzard doesn't sell out. Either way, the game will be immensely successful. Sure, some things could use a change. But the game is so early in alpha that complaints are unwarranted. Furthermore, you can change GAMMA and BRIGHTNESS in your video options!!!!
The graphics don't even look REMOTELY like WoW and yet people still draw the comparison because of...Color?! Hey guys, Katamari Damaci is so WoW its not even funny. So is TF2!!!! THEY HAVE BRIGHT COLORS!!
This community sounds like a bunch of spoiled brats. Really, it's disappointing to say the least.
I am so sick of seeing those pictures posted everywhere on these forums. Can a mod clean it up?
It's too cartoon-ish. Diablo 1 wasn't, Diablo 2 wasn't, why should their next game be?
But this is not a surprise since Starctaft 2 uses the same engine, hence the similar feel of the visuals.
That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
No it's not only color, it's also the engine (or perhaps the artist's way of making 100-polygon characters...).
I'm sorry that Diablo 2 spoiled me.
As Van's stated, it's early days yet. Perhaps a compromise of dark and colour depending on the area would be the way to go. Or a progressions into darkness and the game goes on? To keep everyone happy. (as much as is possible anyway)
Anyways, I'm just glad others see it as I see it. And that it's a huge plus that Blizz developed it after all, and at last, to support the fans.
I am back to being one happy camper!
/cheer!
Ethreal
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No, it wouldn't be too hard. Taking all of the environmental textures from the game and adding the Photoshop filters that were applied in that image. It probably wouldn't be perfect and some textures would need to be done separately, but it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
So, from what I gather, you would rather them scrap the entire engine and start fresh? Seems like a great idea.
...In the game's video options, not your monitor's. It takes literally 30 seconds...
See above.
I'm sorry, I don't think Diablo is a good example of timeless graphics.
That's an extremely stupid way of fixing things. If monitors had custom presets, then I guess it would be better option, but still ridiculous nonetheless.
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Fixing things? You sound like the game is already broken. The "Gamma" and "Brightness" may not be the best option but it is STILL an option.
Fixing things? You sound like the game is already broken. The "Gamma" and "Brightness" may not be the best option but it is STILL an option.