SE:V, I'll be honest

[arthurtuxedo]

Theonlystd said:2d Graphics in line to the lasts game graphics prolly a bit easier then designing 3d graphics.. I wasnt around either so no idea. But this kind of game i dont care about the graphcis.. Yes the 3d graphics are horrible that doesnt mean alot of time wasnt invested in them cause making lots of such graphics isnt easy. Not to mention i find it an uneeded drain on processing and such.

I'm not sure at all that it would have been less time consuming to make a new 2D graphics engine. In many cases, 3D is actually easier because you don't have to come up with a whole new graphic for each and every facing, animation, and different configuration.

And yes i would gladly pay 40,50 for a game that improves the gameplay,ai,interface and does nothing with the graphics. As long as i can tell the difference bewteen different ships and planets i dont much care.

I believe you, but the majority of gamers, even niche gamers, want to see some improvement after 6 years or they won't plunk down $40. And let's face it, the graphics vs. gameplay argument is a false dilemma anyway. Improved graphics can lead to improved gameplay. For instance, the new real time combat system wouldn't have been possible without the 3D graphics. You could have had a real time system with 2D, sure, but the ships wouldn't be able to pass over and under each other and planets, and I can't imagine how it would have worked with a lot of ships if they can't occupy the same square.

Let's also not forget that "gameplay" should be taken to mean the entire gaming experience, which includes the graphics. If they're an eyesore, it does drag down the gameplay.