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Abedeus · Nov 11, 2009, 08:06 AM // 08:06

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Originally Posted by Theocrat

By that logic, Dwarf Fortress is universally believed to have the best graphics of all time.

Yes. If anyone ever said it has nice graphics.

Better graphics = higher requirements. But if you lower the requirements without lowering (too much) the graphics, it's logical that more people will enjoy the beautifulness.

Don't forget how many people couldn't enjoy AoC in full details. Or can't even now.

Reflect · Nov 11, 2009, 12:26 PM // 12:26

So far I'm lvl 16 Asmodian Cleric, the game looks really amazing.

Faer · Nov 11, 2009, 03:50 PM // 15:50

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

Yes. If anyone ever said it has nice graphics

OH MAN THAT DIABLO 2 GAME SURE IS PRETTY.

Your PC is too old to run new games on high? That's a shame, but it doesn't mean games with lower requirements have better graphics. "Universal belief" doesn't come from your PC being outdated.

Racthoh · Nov 11, 2009, 11:47 PM // 23:47

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Originally Posted by Theocrat

OH MAN THAT DIABLO 2 GAME SURE IS PRETTY.

I love Frozen Orb's animation.

Abedeus · Nov 12, 2009, 12:26 PM // 12:26

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Originally Posted by Theocrat

OH MAN THAT DIABLO 2 GAME SURE IS PRETTY.

Your PC is too old to run new games on high? That's a shame, but it doesn't mean games with lower requirements have better graphics. "Universal belief" doesn't come from your PC being outdated.

I think Diablo 2's graphics were considered pretty... meh. Especially for a game on 2D, with no isometric view. Compare it to Neverwinter Nights, a game with a multiplayer up to 96 players, giant modules and so on, that came out in 2002. There were probably better looking single-player games, but I forgot.

Oh, and 800x600 graphics look so pertty.

My PC too old? Never said it. I run Borderlands on High, especially now that I have a new CPU.

Okay, new argument - WoW's popular mainly thanks to the low requirements. I mean, you can play it on any laptop that was created in less than 3 years ago. Or 4, if you don't care about graphics at all. Sure you can't do 25-man raids or battlegrounds, just like I can't (or couldn't, before getting more RAM) go into Alliance Battles when everyone zergs on my old laptop.

Or why Peggle and other Popcap games have low requirement and pretty, but 2D graphics? Because a lot of people who like games don't know how to or don't want to buy new parts for PC like we do.

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

I love Frozen Orb's animation.

I hear that. When you have a busted GPU for 2 months, you start appreciating graphics without any need for GPU.

Faer · Nov 12, 2009, 04:57 PM // 16:57

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

I think Diablo 2's graphics were considered pretty... meh.

That's my point. D2 looked nice, and there's no question that more people can run it at higher settings than can do the same for AoC, but that doesn't mean it has better graphics than AoC does.

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

My PC too old? Never said it.

Wasn't speaking of yours specifically; I know yours is relatively up to date.

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

Popcap games

Aimed at the elderly, casual, and computer illiterate audiences. I'm not sure why you're bringing them up, although they are quite flashy and full of fun colors.

Abedeus · Nov 12, 2009, 05:06 PM // 17:06

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Originally Posted by Theocrat

That's my point. D2 looked nice, and there's no question that more people can run it at higher settings than can do the same for AoC, but that doesn't mean it has better graphics than AoC does.

I didn't say they were pretty. I said they were pretty meh. Low-detail characters, monsters with faces too mashed up to see eyes... The only nice thing about Diablo 2's graphics were spell effects. Also, let's not compare games from 2000 to games from 2008/2009. Otherwise we might compare everything to Pong.

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Wasn't speaking of yours specifically; I know yours is relatively up to date.

Fair enough.

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Aimed at the elderly, casual, and computer illiterate audiences. I'm not sure why you're bringing them up, although they are quite flashy and full of fun colors.

I think that Plants vs Zombies is an awesome, cheap and pretty game. Also has some modes for more hardcore players.

daraaksii · Nov 18, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

http://sites.google.com/site/kipmoody/Bots.jpg

P2p Silkroad ftw.

Arkantos · Nov 18, 2009, 10:28 PM // 22:28

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Originally Posted by daraaksii

http://sites.google.com/site/kipmoody/Bots.jpg

P2p Silkroad ftw.

Has botting really gotten that bad? Last time I played was a little over a week ago, and I don't recall ever seeing that. :|

Abedeus · Nov 19, 2009, 01:50 PM // 13:50

Gah. Turns out the big 1.5.1 patch barely increased the exp from quests.

200k instead of 100k, 300k instead of 150k... Wow. Cool, so it will fill over a half of a bar instead of 1/4.

Guess like I can save money instead of resubscribing.

Sir Skullcrasher · Nov 20, 2009, 03:59 AM // 03:59

I might quit this game soon. Have borderland on my plate along with Left 4 Dead 2, not to mention Modern Warfare 2. Guess I'm not cut out for mmorpg that cost money?

Arkantos · Nov 20, 2009, 04:03 AM // 04:03

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Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

I might quit this game soon. Have borderland on my plate along with Left 4 Dead 2, not to mention Modern Warfare 2. Guess I'm not cut out for mmorpg that cost money?

Those 3 games are going to be much more enjoyable than Aion.

Racthoh · Nov 20, 2009, 04:57 AM // 04:57

So I'm never going to a siege again.

Arkantos · Nov 20, 2009, 06:08 AM // 06:08

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

So I'm never going to a siege again.

Owned .

Abedeus · Nov 20, 2009, 02:15 PM // 14:15

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Originally Posted by Arkantos

Those 3 games are going to be much more enjoyable than Aion.

Guess how did I cancel my (or at least, not renew) my subscription?

I looked at my Steam list. Team Fortress 2, Borderlands, Aion, Hammerfight, Mass Effect, Torchlight.

Hm. Wow, that's a pickle.

And now they're doing a 2.50 EUR for Frontlines: Fuel of War. Fun game, apparently, and it's dirt cheap. Why would anyone want to return to Aion?

rangereminem1984 · Nov 24, 2009, 06:10 AM // 06:10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PAM0...layer_embedded

i knOW we have aion thread but this is epic

should be the first expansion sometime in june maybe earlier
things to know

-graphical update
-mounts(fighting and air ship)
-weather(yes they have weather already , but this is different its seasons)
-legion housing
-news spells
-new weapons
-new giant pvp battles
-swimming
-new area's
-town sieges epic ones too
-class+class combo's
-new pve raid bosses thast beyond epic

didi miss anything cry engine looks better and better time to update my computer more

Black Metal · Nov 24, 2009, 06:14 AM // 06:14

I just got that forwarded from the admin of aion forums, watched it earlier today

looks pretty cool......I just don't p2p

gone · Nov 24, 2009, 12:15 PM // 12:15

So is it coming out of the paid beta stage like every other (newly) released MMO?

Kattar · Nov 24, 2009, 12:19 PM // 12:19

If you know we have an Aion thread, why didn't you post there? How many thread have to be merged before you get it? Keep the Aion discussion in the Aion thread.

Inde · Nov 24, 2009, 02:16 PM // 14:16

I think new information can have a new thread. I mean, better then relentlessly bumping up The Guy Above Me Part 6 :P

AND HOW CAN YOU NOT WANT TO PLAY THAT!

(Insert first smart alec remark about how cool you are for not playing it)

I'm excited.

That bulletin board in there at 4:40 looks kind of interesting. Wondering what exactly that will be.
And whatever that is at 6:09... I want.