Could It Be... (HOI Screenshots)?

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Grunthex

It's comments like the above that make developers very reluctant to release such early screenshots.

Exactly, everyone quit whining.

Ugh, flash backs to the Moo3 boards...

 

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Johnny Canuck


In my opinion, it is one thing to say that the graphics could be improved - it is quite another to say that they are, for example, "rubbish" (I'm not saying that you said this at all). My problem is with the unconstructive criticism.

But, seriously, the graphics in those screenies were rubbish. However it doesnt matter because they were both taken from the economics screen in the alpha build.

And the people saying they dont want to have to upgrade their computer and that graphics arent important in strategy games should read more carefully too. No one was asking for morrowind level graphics, just EUII level. And if your computer cant run EUII you really do need an upgrade if you intend to play games on it.

 

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Johnny Canuck


Is anyone seriously afraid that HOI will contain graphics that are a step backwards from EU2? Please, have some faith in Paradox. EU1 & EU2 were amazing (& graphically pleasing) games. They have a track record of producing good games - let's give them a little credit.

But, seriously, the graphics in those screenies were rubbish. However it doesnt matter because they were both taken from the economics screen in the alpha build.

Heres some handy underlining so you notice what I say.

 

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Johnny Canuck


Well, I think I made the point I was trying to make, so I'm content to leave this discussion at that, & get back to more substantive discussions.

Well you seem to think I meant the opposite of what I really meant but hey, as long as your content.

 

[Darkrenown]

Out of interest, whats the diffrence betweem a motorised and a mechanised unit?

 

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Dagfinn

Thanks!

 

[Darkrenown]

Originally posted by Clemens August

If criticism can prevent Paradox from releasing an ugly game (or make it slightly less ugly), then criticism must be voiced. I don't understand why some consider this "whining" and say that one should better not criticize at all, so that developers also release screenshots as early in future.

I ask you: What's the point of releasing early screenshots, if it's not about receiving early feedback? And I can't help it that the game looks plain ugly (I wish it weren't and I needn't criticize).

The real problem is that some here are too uncritical and too readily praise the graphics. Ask anyone, who isn't a hardcore fan and forum member and you're bound to hear a different answer.

Don't get me wrong. I do not want superfluous eyecandy. I just want an appropriate and tasteful design. Right now, HOI misses that mark by miles. And yes, gameplay is everything (hey, I'm a boardgamer, so don't lecture me ), but if we're debating screenshots, the graphics issue cannot and should not be ignored.

Because most of the people claiming the game is ugly dont seem to be able to grasp that those screenies were from the economics screen and that the map is unfinished.
If the designers release screenies and tell us their work in progress its fairly stupid to say "that looks unfinished, clean it up" or "The graphics suck, Im not buying that!". Useless comments like those just mean they wont want to release further screenies untill its totally finished.

Edit: Whoops, didnt notice how old this was. Just ignore this.