3D Graphics?

[C4]

I've seen very few games so far where real 3D graphics actually added to gameplay. Thanks for clarifying what exactly 3D rendered graphics are.

[Possum]

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Originally posted by C4:
I've seen very few games so far where real 3D graphics actually added to gameplay. Thanks for clarifying what exactly 3D rendered graphics are.

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Umm, never played Quake 3, have you?

Seriously, C4, any modern FPS game has killer 3D graphics. In the space genre, Homeworld had killer 3D graphics, (even though I'm totally unimpressed with Cataclysm), and I find it difficult to imagine playing in the full 3D world of HW without true 3D models, so I would say that definitely added to gameplay

[Danny]

Going out on a limb here but I highly doubt my video card would have any trouble kicking out SEIV's ships and planets in full 3D at there current quality level at 60fps.

Actually you know what would be neat for SEV? Adding a third demension to tactical combat, the galaxy map, and the system map as an option, still turn based, but it would add alot to formations, and defence placement. Maybe not as standard, but as an option.

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I AM Canadian.

[Seawolf]

Danny,

any idea how much addiional code would be needed to go 3 dimentional in combat? A LOT!

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Seawolf on the prowl

[Danny]

I expect alot form SEV, obviously it's not gonna happen in SEIV.

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I AM Canadian.

[C4]

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Originally posted by Possum:
Umm, never played Quake 3, have you?

Seriously, C4, any modern FPS game has killer 3D graphics. In the space genre, Homeworld had killer 3D graphics, (even though I'm totally unimpressed with Cataclysm), and I find it difficult to imagine playing in the full 3D world of HW without true 3D models, so I would say that definitely added to gameplay

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You're abolutely right - I need to clarify my post. Deus Ex is one of my favorite games. I have seen very few RTS where the 3D added anything to the game play except a camera to micromanage.

I never played HW, but in HWC the 3D enhances gameplay. In terms of turn based strategy, IMO 3D graphics make Combat Mission.