[Lightspeed]

Originally posted by Bobboau
from what I see FSO looks better

Of course it does. I really cannot understand how someone could *possibly* like X²'s graphics.

[Fineus]

I still reckon it's all to do with bump mapping, lighting and shadows.

http://www.egosoft.com/x2/sotd1/(13).jpg

Check it out. The textures are plain on that ship - but the lighting definitely looks the part. It's very polished.

[Flipside]

What's this addiction with Graphics all of a sudden, when FS2 was starting to look old it was 'all about gameplay', now it's looking all nice and shiny we are slagging off other peoples uv mapping?

Ah well, the game is good, if you've played X and X-Tensions, you'll know what it's all about, and the Graphics are perfectly passable It's not space combat, well not from a first person perspective, it's Empire Building, it needs a lot of time, but I think it's worth the effort. If you are impatient, this isn't for you.

[Setekh]

Originally posted by Flipside
What's this addiction with Graphics all of a sudden, when FS2 was starting to look old it was 'all about gameplay', now it's looking all nice and shiny we are slagging off other peoples uv mapping?

@ that, Flipside.

I've just discovered I can hardly run this game anyway... this nagging upgrade is really getting to me.

[IncendiaryLemon]

Originally posted by Flipside
What's this addiction with Graphics all of a sudden, when FS2 was starting to look old it was 'all about gameplay', now it's looking all nice and shiny we are slagging off other peoples uv mapping?

 I'd still give Freespace the nod over X-2, even without the source code enhancements. Volition did better modeling and texture work back in 99 than egosoft has in 04. Freelancer, Tachyon, X-Wing Alliance, they remain more attractive despite lesser tech.

 Still, patches will come and I'll see how they tune up the management end. Thats my real drag on the game.

[mikhael]

I'd give Freespace the nod over X2 because Freespace doesn't suck.

[Ransom]

I have to agree with mikhael.

[Turnsky]

well, look at it this way... there's plenty of room for improvement with X2.. and freespace has everything X2 hasn't...

well, i like it, i just ignore the substandard storyline, and focus on just kicking everything's butt around me

that said, i'd like to see bumpmapping in freespace and the lighting effects too

[Setekh]

Total conversion or SCP upgrades?

I dunno, no other space sims feel right, after playing FS. It's wierd.

[mikhael]

You know, Steak, that's how I feel about Iwar2. No other game feels right after you learn the beautiful ballet of inertia.