In Progress Batch of Screenshots Set Two


Another batch of screenshots. These are in-progress and not done, but give a sneak peak as to what's being worked on, especially parts of Thestra that are being made more fantasy and exotic looking.

Please do keep in mind that everything isn't done here -- this is a sneak peak at some of the variety and new places coming soon (and not so soon) -- more complete shots of *some* of these areas will be released more officially in the coming months. In other words, you are not always seeing the final textures, shaders, lighting, etc. But I still think it gives a pretty neat look into the future and the variety of areas that are being created. Feel free to compare these and other more recent screenshots and movies to our earlier screenshots (we've been releasing them for a couple of years now). You'll not only see our artists improving, getting more efficient themselves and our tools improving, but also the engine lighting and displaying things a LOT better. There's a lot of progress there. But one of the most important things to note, IMHO, is the variety of environments. If you look at these, the previous batch of In Progress shots, and some of the more recent movies, the variety is incredible.

One of the concerns, and we felt it early on too, is how do you fill such a large and seamless world, especially one without Instancing, with interesting places that look very different. In fact, we were rightfully criticized early on with comments like 'too brown' or 'the mini-dungeons look too much the same', etc. Well, this has been addressed and we're only getting better. By launch the world will be absolutely incredible, and then after launch, with the areas we have planned -- the contrast and imagination involved goes to the next step. Vanguard is in this for the long haul -- it's all about exploration, character advancement (and various options of advancement), community building, and longevity (tons of content, variety, a focus on exploration and meaningful travel, replayability (we expect less 'alts' and more primary characters in fact)).

Unfortunately, I can't I really comment on the shots (e.g. tell you where they are, other than the hints about some of these being part of the re-visited Thestra). You're getting a sneak peak at some pretty crazy places, different level ranges, etc. Again, we don't want to spoil the game, but we do need to get the message out that we've solved the 'boring' seamless world problem. The only thing lacking in these shots is population because these areas, especially some, won't be live until well into beta 4. So, I hope you enjoy the sneak peak


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Enjoy the sneak peak -- I'll do these occasionally -- once or twice a month, although there is much we will not show as to not spoil the game either.

ps. my favorite is #18, especially since I know what that place used to look like. Wow! (and I don't mean WoW)


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