do you take the time to appreciate the graphics?

Im posting this in pve because i doubt anyone in pvp does

i myself tend to just concentrate on killing stuff and dont really notice the graphics, although i should since gw has excellent graphics

what do you all do to appreciate the graphics? like go into first person view or just scroll around more

or do you not

Not as often as I should, but I've stopped cold and stared admiringly at a number of vistas in this game. The art design is just really well above par for a game of this type. Now and again I'll find myself commenting to guildies what a damn pretty game it really is.

Only when I see something to appreciate. I always stop to appreciate armor in outposts, but because it's not mine, it's not shown in high quality... disappointing.

If I'm not in a rush I'll play around with the views, do screenshots, and just take in the scenery. Lots of interesting stuff to see, no doubt.

I visit this thread often

When I first started the game I was focused on how it worked. The first time that I actually stopped and looked at the view was in the jungle. With waterfalls and green mountains in the background, it was very nice looking.

I do take some time now to look around and enjoy the scenery.

Why yes, yes I do!
It's just freaking amazing what the guys and gals pulled off on such low system requirements! Most places look insanely amazing - and I am often left questioning (and hoping!) that the places are inspired on real life places so that once, when I am all grown up, I can visit them!
I am a HUGE fan on the whole Factions scenery and I really hope there is a Shing Jea-ish place out there somewhere!

When I got a new computer recently that could run them at the highest settings, I really did start to appreciate them.

Even zone entry portals look amazing to me now.

I do occasionally, especially in Eye of the North. A lot of the graphic designs in there are amazing. Makes the real world look like a heaping pile of garbage. Flowing trees in the breeze full of life in Guild Wars...streets with rape, murder and litter in cities. Yeah, I like Guild Wars. It's prettier.

I would, if my computer didn't suck. I have to run on low settings.

I absolutely do notice the great graphics! The art design and the texture work is very good in this game. I am impressed that it looks so good for a 2nd generation MMO. The minimal polys and the simulated "bloom" effect really help keep everything within very low system requirements yet keep it looking good.

Just watch out for those oni and afflicted. They are ALL OVER Japan's smaller islands. Stay on guard.

Gwen is jaw dropping - a real work of art and the music is beautiful

Always. Ever since the Elementalist tower in pre-Searing, my desktop wallpaper has been some sort of a Guild Wars screenshot

I love the scenery. i have a huge portfolio of screen shots, some of which are simply amazing.

Beautiful

Well you know what they say, if it was a woman I would... well, you know the saying.

I always did. I absolutely love the graphics in this game which was also one of the original reasons i got the game. It still is a stand out game compared to even all the new DX10 games and is incredible when run in very high specs...

I used to have literally hundreds and hundreds of screenshots of environments and characters. Sadly, i lost that all when i got a new PC; i forgot to carry over the screenshots folder before wiping my old harddrive clean... boo!

With my new rig tho, i can enjoy the graphics even more, running all specs at max... yummy! Atm, i'm actually kind of taking a hiatus from GW, but after only about a month i am starting to crave the impressive details of GW graphics.

My appreciation of GW graphics is/was often. Even mid battle i would notice certain environmental details, and after battle go to investigate more. I love finding picturesque locations like looking out from hills and cliffs onto sprawling landscapes. It's almost like getting to see all parts of the world without ever leaving my home (not leaving home because of limitations on money and time, of course )

I can't wait to start playing again to collect hundreds more screenshots again.
Hmm, maybe ill log on tonight.

cheers.

graphics are great IMO.

Except for monster graphics, not a fan.

Ditto

Even with low graphics though it still looks nice. In QW:EN I love looking out onto Drakkar Lake from the hills to the north of it whenver I go out there.

Well my computer doesn't have the best graphics card, but then again my graphics for guild wars are not too bad. It really depends, the graphics look better in some spots then others, lighting also helps a lot.

Graphics??? What graphics??


Okay in all honesty everyonce in awhile I do. Mainly when I am vanquishing or explorering. Lots of cool areas to look at.