Best View in the Galaxy?

owain1122

owain1122
Flankenstein5150 said:
I don't think that Elite will look quite as nice as Space Engine. Elite however is actually meant to be played. It is very immersive and there is a ton of stuff to do. You really feel like you could be a space explorer. Space Engine is awesome, don't get me wrong, it just doesn't come close to feeling like a game vs just a computer program. Anyway, keep the awesome screenshots coming!
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True, when I meant better I meant more like the graphical bugs getting worked out and such. :) (I just fired space engine now for the time in ages haha)
 

murraypaul

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The lensing effect of a black hole. (Large image)
This looks so amazing when you are moving near them, but it is hard to capture as a still image.
 
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agent1138

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Quite the sight, right out of warp


Flankenstein5150 said:
I don't think that Elite will look quite as nice as Space Engine.
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Go see doctor, you need new glasses.
 
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Flankenstein5150

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agent1138 said:
Go see doctor, you need new glasses.
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Ironically, that might be true.

But you've inspired me. So here are a few comparison shots. Max graphics settings in both games. Resolution of 1360x768 in ED and 1366x768 in SE.

Elite Dangerous LP 816-60 at a distance of 3 LS.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 3 LS with auto exposure on.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 3 LS with auto exposure off.

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Elite Dangerous LP 816-60 at a distance of 10 LS.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 10 LS with auto exposure on.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 10 LS with auto exposure off.

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Elite Dangerous LP 816-60 at a distance of 100 LS.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 100 LS with auto exposure on.

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Space Engine LP 816-60 at a distance of 100 LS with auto exposure off.

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1 LS = 300000 km. I am positive I got the ranges right for both games. Looks like there is some kind of discrepancy in the size of the star in the two games. Or maybe it is just the way each game "looks". Someone should investigate. I would do it myself but I think my wife might kill me if I spend any more time messing with this stuff today.

I think you can make a case for either game and not be looked at like a nut job. I think I would give the nod to Elite Dangerous here. It is simply more pleasing to look at. Elite does have a heck of task trying to make their planet surfaces look as nice as Space Engine but I think they will be up to the task. We will see.
 
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