Major update!: As I have since stated, I feel the game looks phenomenal in motion. Here is an excerpt from an interview at 1up which seems to congruently confirm my thoughts on how playing the game will feel: Rob Pardo: "We don't want the game to look like WOW. We want it to look like Diablo. But we felt that there was an opportunity to add more color to the game but still keep the game feeling dark. And I think that's something a little tougher to see in a demo. I think when you're playing the game, people will fall in love with it, and will realize, "you know what? You can have reds and blues and a more painted look and still have a very dark, gothic feel to it all." It also seems to confirm they wont be changing it ("I think when you're playing the game...")
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I couldn’t help but wonder where the light from below was coming from while watching the game play. Looks like its high noon and someone left a window open somewhere in the dungeon, no need to defeat them they’ll just die from light exposure.
From a developmental stance that is an excellent point. I never considered that. You never seem to make your way down, only out...so I wonder what that light would be coming from or if we'd ever find out. It's certainly not red light. I'm not discontent with it or saying the colors are wrong. I'm merely questioning the source of the light. Why have the candles and torches if all that light is around?
I can't force anyone to do anything. I'm just asking. You'd think you'd show at least a semblance of respect. Then again, some people are just disrespectful; at least your honest.
I am much more willing to trust a company that has produced 3 best selling franchises...
If van gogh came back and drew a stick figure, would you pay a million dollars for it? One of Blizzards strong points is listening to it's consumers (I've heard something about them changing the art for SC2?). I for one say they've done a fantastic job. My point is you really can't take that stance or use that as a point of contention. Then it sounds like you only like it because it came from Blizzard and it could have been anything.
personally I think you guys are expecting too much, the main priority is the content of the gameplay not the graphics.
While I have since decided that I am extremely happy with what the game currently is, I have to disagree with this.
If graphics were unimportant, they could simply release an update to Diablo II. I also understand that that graphics aren't the most important thing, or I'd still be playing Diablo I. I was hoping Diablo III would be a combination of Diablo I graphics (updated to todays standards) with Diablo II game play.
However, it appears to keep the game play with a new direction for graphics. I think the first level looked phenomenal when I witnessed it for the first time, so I just want them to release the game as soon as possible. Even if it took two seconds to change the color scheme, that would be two seconds to long to push back the release date/time.
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What's the point of a deep and dank dungeon if the whole world were one deep dank dungeon? There's no contrast!
Initially i had reservations about the art and colours used etc. However, after giving it some time to sink in and some thought to it, i actually like the look of what i saw in the game play trailer re art etc.
Nice, lol. I don't have a problem with the rainbow myself. It adds a layer of realism. That makes me feel as though sanctuary is actually inhabitable (oxygen, h20, etc).
It is basically a video detailing the gritty StarCraft II art and how it has progressed. Fanbase reaction combined with suggestions allowed them to add a darker and grittier feel to SC2, so if you like the way SC2 looks now, it is all because of fans and their so-called "complaining" :confused:.
He also mentions how it is important to seperate IPs from eachother, such as StarCraft from WarCraft :rolleyes:.
Quoted for information. Though it doesn't say any art changes were a result of fan feedback.
Edit: "The Zergling, Arrraaarrr."
Options in the poll are too limiting. They need to be changed immediately as this thread has so many replies.
-The graphics need to be changed yes. Not only darker textures as the poll suggests in the pictures we've seen, but everything else as described before. Everyone doesn't have to time to post pictures about how the game should look lke.
The option for "be changed, but not necessarily like the pictures present in the original post (provide a link in a post to what you'd prefer)." does not necessarily require you to show a picture. Not everyone has image editing capabilities. I'm sorry if you felt required to submit an image in order to pick that option, but I appreciate your honesty in not picking it because you didn't post a picture...if indeed that's what happened.
Feel free to vote 'be changed, but not necessarily like the pictures present in the original post (provide a link in a post to what you'd prefer).' if you like.
Ever since WarCraft III Blizzard has been suffering the cartoon AIDS.
Thankfully though, they got smacked upside the head with StarCraft 2. It should serve as an example for Diablo 3.
I didn't quote your cuss word there, but does anybody actually have any before/after pictures of this supposed change in the graphics of Starcraft 2 that the fans reportedly incited?
A lock on this thread might not be a bad thing, says the original poster.
Rob Pardo: "We don't want the game to look like WOW. We want it to look like Diablo. But we felt that there was an opportunity to add more color to the game but still keep the game feeling dark. And I think that's something a little tougher to see in a demo. I think when you're playing the game, people will fall in love with it, and will realize, "you know what? You can have reds and blues and a more painted look and still have a very dark, gothic feel to it all."
It also seems to confirm they wont be changing it ("I think when you're playing the game...")From a developmental stance that is an excellent point. I never considered that. You never seem to make your way down, only out...so I wonder what that light would be coming from or if we'd ever find out. It's certainly not red light. I'm not discontent with it or saying the colors are wrong. I'm merely questioning the source of the light. Why have the candles and torches if all that light is around?
If graphics were unimportant, they could simply release an update to Diablo II. I also understand that that graphics aren't the most important thing, or I'd still be playing Diablo I. I was hoping Diablo III would be a combination of Diablo I graphics (updated to todays standards) with Diablo II game play.
However, it appears to keep the game play with a new direction for graphics. I think the first level looked phenomenal when I witnessed it for the first time, so I just want them to release the game as soon as possible. Even if it took two seconds to change the color scheme, that would be two seconds to long to push back the release date/time.
The video game itself is a contrast to real life.
Edit: "The Zergling, Arrraaarrr."
Feel free to vote 'be changed, but not necessarily like the pictures present in the original post (provide a link in a post to what you'd prefer).' if you like.