Mining visuals. Can we get horizons level of quality back please?
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though i was the only one having seen this
Odyssey is getting better no doubt, but some observations side to side with Horizon.
Some easy quickie comparison to check what improved and whats missing. Odyssey picture was taken using Ultra as graphics options to get the most of the new graphics settings. Horizon just regular custom preset. There are some things missing still in Odyssey, like the Gutamaya signature...
though i was the only one having seen this
Hmm...I count that as upgrade actually >: I like Ody more.
Have u ever been on still plant? Ody looks close to real steal works.
I noticed the loss of smoke when overheating to. And the loss of freezing effect when running super cold (heatsink).Yep,
Odyssey is getting better no doubt, but some observations side to side with Horizon.
Some easy quickie comparison to check what improved and whats missing. Odyssey picture was taken using Ultra as graphics options to get the most of the new graphics settings. Horizon just regular custom preset. There are some things missing still in Odyssey, like the Gutamaya signature...
though i was the only one having seen this
You still have the sound effect, but nothing else, which is very weird.
true that!
Noticed this today myself too whilst doing the CG.
So many downgrades to the cockpit in Odyssey.
No more canopy effects (dirt/freezing), no smoke, lighting issues, mining lasers have lost a lot and now just thin lines...
I like a fair bit in Odyssey, but Horizons has the cockpit's "atmosphere" turned up to 11, whilst odyssey has deleted it all.
So many downgrades to the cockpit in Odyssey.
No more canopy effects (dirt/freezing), no smoke, lighting issues, mining lasers have lost a lot and now just thin lines...
I like a fair bit in Odyssey, but Horizons has the cockpit's "atmosphere" turned up to 11, whilst odyssey has deleted it all.
Don't forget the missing scratches on the glass.
I prefer the Horizons version myself.
Maybe someone should ask a CM to look into it.
It's bad enough that Odyssey is balls deep in bugs, but now it also takes away the small 'immersion' things?
I dont understand why these graphical downgrades are still present. I just got back to trying EDO after a massive computer upgrade. I now have better fps, but also concur with:
1. Persistent loss of subtle lighting, volumetric mist and details throughout the same. I went into Osdyssey and double checked. And yes, this inlcudes:
A. Loss of "window smudges/scratches"
B. The gradients of nebulae clouds and light dispersion throughout the galaxy is still inferior to Horizons.
C. Ship headlight barely illuminates anything.
D. Loss of "Comet Contrails" of other ships in supercruise
E. Loss of "smoky contrails" from ships in regular space. They are techinically still there, but barely visible until close range.
F. Loss of volumetric mist/haze inside stations that gave a perception of depth. And from what I understand, these are lost on planet surfaces too (from alpha).
G. Im sure much can be added (mining laser, etc)
The net effect is a loss of grandeur and inspiration from the game. Its far more damaging than I believe anyone has expressed. So many atmospheric touches has been lost and the game is still sterile compared to Horizons. The planetary tech is not the only thing that gives quality to the game. This seems fogotten. Hopefully they will fix these but FD has not yet explicitly acknowledged these specifics.
1. Persistent loss of subtle lighting, volumetric mist and details throughout the same. I went into Osdyssey and double checked. And yes, this inlcudes:
A. Loss of "window smudges/scratches"
B. The gradients of nebulae clouds and light dispersion throughout the galaxy is still inferior to Horizons.
C. Ship headlight barely illuminates anything.
D. Loss of "Comet Contrails" of other ships in supercruise
E. Loss of "smoky contrails" from ships in regular space. They are techinically still there, but barely visible until close range.
F. Loss of volumetric mist/haze inside stations that gave a perception of depth. And from what I understand, these are lost on planet surfaces too (from alpha).
G. Im sure much can be added (mining laser, etc)
The net effect is a loss of grandeur and inspiration from the game. Its far more damaging than I believe anyone has expressed. So many atmospheric touches has been lost and the game is still sterile compared to Horizons. The planetary tech is not the only thing that gives quality to the game. This seems fogotten. Hopefully they will fix these but FD has not yet explicitly acknowledged these specifics.
I prefer the lack of comet contrails - they looked bloody daft as hell - but I apologise, return to your
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
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I don't know where to even start with how reductive it is to shout "DOOOOOM" in every thread that is rightfully pointing out issues with EDO. Or should we just accept mediocrity and just never speak up about anything?I prefer the lack of comet contrails - they looked bloody daft as hell - but I apologise, return to your
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
No, it seems constructive criticism is somehow translated into DOOM/game dying/end of the world posts for some. Although a little ironic that Roofus is the only one screaming DOOM here... without his post there wouldn't be any mention of this.
The things PStewart pointed out are indeed downgraded when compared to Horizons. I would say a DLC should be an improvement in general (or at least shouldn't take away things that are already in game) but here we are...
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Yep, I've noticed all of those myself (the flickering of asteroid fog/god rays is particularly obnoxious) and raised them several times but have given up now as lighting is considered "fixed" which means Frontier will only react on a "loudest scream" basis. It's getting silly now - if FDev cba to keep their game at a certain standard on their own volition why bother.
Playing Horizons and then going back to Odyssey really highlights what a visual downgrade the latter really is, especially when you also bear in mind the performance issues.
I keep thinking why I shouldn't just play Horizons but then remember megaship looting - fixed in Odyssey but left to rot in the "legacy" game. Great.
Can't be!
Sally said they all are fans!
Sally said they all are fans!
Wow that does look like mediocre garbage.I prefer the Horizons version myself.
Maybe someone should ask a CM to look into it.
It's bad enough that Odyssey is balls deep in bugs, but now it also takes away the small 'immersion' things?
Sticking to Horizons for mining too.Until they finally destroy Horizons, of course. Then it's Bottom Hat can haz my stufz time.
Well when people start responding to a thing that the devs know is broken and are working on it with sanctimonious waffle like:
What the actual hell do you want me to think?
"Thing in game is broken - WHOOOAH TIS THE ENDTIMES!"
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Calm down.
"Calm down dear, it's just an advert." RIP Micheal Winner, who apparently was a bit of a tool
There's no doom, no end of the world. We only want the team of developers to be aware. We just need to tell Sally about this. Because we care about it. It's just that.
I don't feel the only silly caring for the beautiful eye candy horizon has.
Thank u guys
I don't feel the only silly caring for the beautiful eye candy horizon has.
Thank u guys