Should the Graal3d project be scratched?

[Tyhm]

I would sooner see Graal be the best 2d game than the middlingest 3d game.

If it was a 2d game with a few 3d dungeons, that'd be okay. If it was a 2d game with a 3d mode, that'd be okay. If you had the option of firing your bow normally or *pop* 3d mode, that'd be okay. But a whole server on its own? Just too not-Graal. I've been wrong before, but it don't sit well.

[Draenin]

I kind of like the 2 1/2 Dimensional look that you get with terraingen, but terraingen would need to be scripted to be a bit more practical than it is currently. However, I also feel that layering may help too. The server should probably be scrapped, but I'd still like to see the 3D Engine being developed more.

[Damix2]

Pretty much what can be taken from this thread:

The staff should ask the players what they want before devoting time and resources to making it.

[Tyhm]

har har, I should get the G3D engine and remake the old Classic in G3D. Lock the camera to overhead view. :-P

[Raelyn]

Originally Posted by KuJi

I want 3d so bad.. wanna test the engine and I know tons do.

There is nothing to test, imagine a goofy cartoon version of Tribes 2 set in a medieval world.. that's Graal3D.

[Darlene159]

I don't think it should be scratched.
It would bring in members who like 3D type games, thus broadening the playerbase.

[Infernix]

But would it bring in a lot of peoplen no. Why? Because its pretty damn ugly.
Lets also mention a lot of the people who play the 2d portion of graa have horrible computers and wont be even able to play the 3D portion.

Is Unixmad or Stefan even paying attention to this thread. Hopefully they arnt pretending like it doesnt exist. Would be a nice sticky.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Infernix

But would it bring in a lot of peoplen no. Why? Because its pretty damn ugly.

Graal 3D has been (graphically) revamped from the last version released as far as I'm aware.

[Infernix]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Graal 3D has been (graphically) revamped from the last version released as far as I'm aware.

And from what I last heard its still pretty damn ugly.

[Darlene159]

Originally Posted by Infernix

And from what I last heard its still pretty damn ugly.

That may not be everyones opinion. Everyone has different tastes.

[Damix2]

Originally Posted by Darlene159

That may not be everyones opinion. Everyone has different tastes.

Great, you and 3 others will play it.

[Raelyn]

Originally Posted by xXziroXx

Like I said in another thread, I only play Graal because it is one of vey few online 2D games that you can develop on yourself. If I wanted to play a 3D game, I would play a game from *one of the big ones*.

If I wanted to play a 3D game I would be paying $12-$15 a month for something that isn't being developed by a couple of german hobbiests. I play graal because I get to be involved in development, and I like pixel art. I can model, but I don't like to and I don't prefer it.

Furthermore, 3D games have a repeating history of being turned into eye-candy rather than having the staff focus on the gameplay and the features.

Hell, I play NetHack, that alone tells you I prefer gameplay over graphics.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Infernix

And from what I last heard its still pretty damn ugly.

I probably shouldn't be mentioning this, but I saw a screen shot of some of the more recent work and it's fairly nice looking.

[Tyhm]

Originally Posted by Raelyn

Furthermore, 3D games have a repeating history of being turned into eye-candy rather than having the staff focus on the gameplay and the features.

Which is why FF6 beats FF7.

[kuhujiowa]

The characters and scenery may look ugly now, but it really doesn't mean that is what the ending result is going to be. I'd imagine what was first introduced was something to show off the new engine. After they accually finish the project, the whole look could change.

The only thing i liked about FF7 was the Chocobo racing. =/