I'm Getting Really Worried About these Graphics.... : V - Skyrim

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:19 pm

And if so you'd think they would warn the players.. Why would Beth even let the public play on the alpha?

I think they did warn them. I would surmise they use that build because it is set up as a "noob demo" build with certain preset stuff. Anyway you don't have to buy before reading the reviews and asking people here about the graphics after release...

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:25 am

Alpha build, they haven't even begun testing for bugs yet.

Then the games not launching on 11.11.11, or it's going to be a buggy mess. They're in beta I believe anyway and if they aren't, they're still bugtesting. The other day vsions said he's just constantly playtesting right now.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:20 am

My Xbox is relatively new. Its a glossy 250 gig slim.
Oblivion runs just as bad on it as it did on the past TWO Xboxes I've owned. Even on install.
It's generally accepted that 360 Oblivion is a joke, running wise.

We're not gonna see another Elder Scrolls game untill the next-gen comes out.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:29 am

I noticed in the Quakecon vid, the load times were kind of long. I'm still expecting some framerate drops and pop in, but the game looks miles better than Oblivion.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:40 pm

I'm not at all concerned about these graphics.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:28 pm

"Keep in mind this is the same build we used for PAX... we made numerous improvements since." -Gstaff

Disclaimer, I'm not saying it's going to happen with Skyrim,
But the last two major titles I spokes of had the developers saying one thing and delivering something else, both sold on the strength of their predecessors but neither lived up to them in my opinion.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:28 pm

My Xbox is relatively new. Its a glossy 250 gig slim.
Oblivion runs just as bad on it as it did on the past TWO Xboxes I've owned. Even on install.
It's generally accepted that 360 Oblivion is a joke, running wise.

Never had any issues on any of my 3 360s (other than the fact that I had 3 360s, thank you, MS.). Clear your cache.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:15 pm

Then the games not launching on 11.11.11, or it's going to be a buggy mess. They're in beta I believe anyway and if they aren't, they're still bugtesting. The other day vsions said he's just constantly playtesting right now.

When hasn't any of these releases been buggy messes? :laugh: Just a matter of waiting for your patches to get through Q&A.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:24 pm

When hasn't any of these releases been buggy messes? :laugh: Just a matter of waiting for your patches to get through Q&A.

I encountered barely any bugs in Oblivion.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:04 am

Vsions post about playtesting and more playtesting was eight days ago.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:19 pm

My 360 has died like 5 times, though its one of the origional versions. Got an elite a while back but that is dying aswell.

Same here

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:46 am

Gstaff posted in that thread and said...

"Keep in mind this is the same build we used for PAX... we made numerous improvements since."

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:18 pm

I'm hoping that with the Creation Engine things will be fine on the 360 as I am also opting for that since I don't have a PC to run it.

I must admit I'm a little worried about how it will run but I'm going to put my faith in Bethesda on this one.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:50 am

He was also playing on a "stellar" PC. Don't know what that means though.

Would you like me to put up some links from the 30+ hands on preview of the 360 demo that say the same thing?

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:37 am

Oblivion was almost ruined for me because of how poorly it ran on the 360. I don't have the money to afford a high end gaming rig, like some of you guys have, so I;m limited to a console. With all the framerate dips, loads, and pop-up CONSTANTLY in the over world, it destroys immersion on a consistent basis. It seems almost intentional. You're walking along and nothing bad is happening, and you're finally starting to feel immersed, then boom, freeze-popup. It was so annoying. So, in my quest for the Ultimate fantasy RPG, I was disappointed. I moved on to Two Worlds 2, which got ruined for me because it had the worst screen tearing of anything I had ever seen ever. I mean, REALLY bad screen tearing.

I want so bad to finally get my ultimate RPG in Skyrim, but even though gameplay is more important, technical issues really destroy the hold the spell the alleged game is supposed to cast on me, by shattering that reality with graphical errors.

Even though it was reportedly a "June" build, that poster who had 40 minutes of experience with it really has me worried due to the screen tearing and glitches he experienced. What if they SAID it was a June demo just to cover their asses? It looked good when Todd showed us that 30 minute demo....but Idk anymore. I;m really worried they'll drop the ball, but I so don;t want them to....

E-pinions? Should I be worried?

I'm going to have to disagree with you OP. Oblivion ran just fine and never farted even once on any of my 360's. I'm pretty positive that Skyrim will run even better after reading all of the reviews on it.

=)

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:28 am

Vsions post about playtesting and more playtesting was eight days ago.

Yes, they are most certainly bug testing. They wouldn't be going Gold in approximately 4 weeks otherwise.

@OP Oblivion ran fine for me on the 360 and even better on the PS3. I never encountered any game breaking bugs, nor a single lock up either.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:02 am

I never encounter GAME BREAKING bugs on 360, let that be clear, it just ran poorly.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:42 pm

I never encounter GAME BREAKING bugs on 360, let that be clear, it just ran poorly.

Honestly, you have every right to be concerned, but I think the final build on 11.11.11 will be fine. We have many articles saying everything looked even extremely polished for an alpha version and Andrew Reiner from Game Informer said his demo was smooth as can be. Not every journalist is credible, but Reiner definitely is.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:55 am

I wouldn't worry about Graphics, that's not the reason you play Skyrim.

» Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:08 pm

Honestly, you have every right to be concerned, but I think the final build on 11.11.11 will be fine. We have many articles saying everything looked even extremely polished for an alpha version and Andrew Reiner from Game Informer said his demo was smooth as can be. Not every journalist id credible, but Reiner definitely is :smile:

I'll agree with that. Reiner is good people, and he is about as objective as can be, so I'll trust him.

All I know is that I will be on pins and needles waiting for my 360 to finish installing the game to the HD... I'm going to be so impatient once I get it in my hands... lol