This game looks like its from 1995 : V

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:06 am

I was looking forward to this game so much, but all I feel is disappointment. It feels like Ive entered a timewarp. Shockingly bad graphics doesn't even come close to describing them. Bethesda have really got to pull their finger out because these graphics are simply unacceptable for a game released in 2000, let alone 2011

The enviroments are so flat and lifeless.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5319/2011112000009.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5126/2011112000006.jpg
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/408/2011111900031.jpg
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/483/2011111600043.jpg
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8345/2011111300024.jpg

The cities all look the same, and simply look bad

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/295/2011111900022.jpg
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4531/2011112000001.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6373/2011111900009.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5576/2011111700015.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2630/2011111600072.jpg
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/8113/2011111300028.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1898/2011111300029.jpg

And dont even get me started on the interiors:

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/3118/2011111700011.jpg
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4841/2011111900016.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6793/2011111700028.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1658/2011111600094.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/814/2011111600014.jpg
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/526/2011111400002b.jpg

Yes yes, clearly I was jesting. I really dont understand the problem people have with the graphics. Stop circle strafing walls, and just play the freaking game.

Game is running several tweaks which have eliminated my crashes (20hours played crash free, compared to every 30 mins before), and also improved the graphics (load distance etc).
I'm using the 4gb patch, and also have set audio quality to 48000hz.
My .ini are as follows:

skyrimprefs.ini

Spoiler

[General]
fBrightLightColorB=1.0000
fBrightLightColorG=1.0000
fBrightLightColorR=1.0000
iStoryManagerLoggingEvent=-1
bEnableStoryManagerLogging=0
[Imagespace]
bDoDepthOfField=1
iRadialBlurLevel=2
[Display]
iBlurDeferredShadowMask=3
fInteriorShadowDistance=3000.0000
fShadowDistance=8000.0000
iShadowMapResolutionSecondary=4096
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=4096
iShadowSplitCount=2
iMaxAnisotropy=16
fLeafAnimDampenDistEnd=4600.0000
fLeafAnimDampenDistStart=3600.0000
fTreesMidLODSwitchDist=10000000.0000
fGamma=1.0000
fDecalLOD2=1500.0000
fDecalLOD1=1000.0000
fSpecularLODStartFade=2000.0000
fShadowLODStartFade=1000.0000
fLightLODStartFade=3500.0000
iTexMipMapMinimum=0
iTexMipMapSkip=0
iWaterMultiSamples=4
iMultiSample=8
iShadowMode=3
bTreesReceiveShadows=1
bDrawLandShadows=1
bFull Screen=1
iSize H=1080
iSize W=1920
fMeshLODFadePercentDefault=1.2000
fMeshLODFadeBoundDefault=256.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeTreeDistance=2048.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeTreeDistance=2844.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeDist=10000000.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeDist=10000000.0000
iScreenShotIndex=4
bShadowMaskZPrepass=0
bMainZPrepass=0
iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=25
iMaxDecalsPerFrame=100
bFloatPointRenderTarget=0
sD3DDevice="ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series"
bFXAAEnabled=0
iShadowMapResolution=4096
fShadowBiasScale=0.1500
iShadowMaskQuarter=4
iAdapter=0
iPresentInterval=1
iShadowFilter=3
bTransparencyMultisampling=0
bDrawShadows=1
iPresentInterval=0
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0
fSunUpdateThreshold=0
[Grass]
b30GrassVS=1
fGrassStartFadeDistance=25000.0000
fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=25000.0000
fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0.0000
[MAIN]
bGamepadEnable=0
bCrosshairEnabled=1
fHUDOpacity=1.0000
bSaveOnPause=1
bSaveOnTravel=1
bSaveOnWait=1
bSaveOnRest=1
fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=150000.0000
[GamePlay]
bShowFloatingQuestMarkers=1
bShowQuestMarkers=1
iDifficulty=0
[Interface]
bDialogueSubtitles=0
bGeneralSubtitles=0
bShowCompass=1
[Controls]
fGamepadHeadingSensitivity=1.0000
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0180
bAlwaysRunByDefault=1
bInvertYValues=0
bGamePadRumble=0
bMouseAcceleration=0
[Particles]
iMaxDesired=1500
[SaveGame]
fAutosaveEveryXMins=5.0000
[AudioMenu]
fAudioMasterVolume=1.0000
fVal7=1.0000
uID7=0
fVal6=1.0000
uID6=0
fVal5=1.0000
uID5=0
fVal4=1.0000
uID4=0
fVal3=0.8000
uID3=94881
fVal2=0.4000
uID2=466532
fVal1=1.0000
uID1=554685
fVal0=0.8000
uID0=1007612
[Clouds]
fCloudLevel2Distance=262144.0000
fCloudLevel1Distance=32768.0000
fCloudLevel0Distance=16384.0000
fCloudNearFadeDistance=9000.0000
[TerrainManager]
fTreeLoadDistance=75000.0000
fBlockMaximumDistance=250000.0000
fBlockLevel1Distance=70000.0000
fBlockLevel0Distance=35000.0000
fSplitDistanceMult=1.5000
bShowLODInEditor=0
[NavMesh]
fObstacleAlpha=0.5000
fCoverSideHighAlpha=0.8000
fCoverSideLowAlpha=0.6500
fEdgeFullAlpha=1.0000
fEdgeHighAlpha=0.7500
fEdgeLowAlpha=0.5000
fTriangleFullAlpha=0.7000
fTriangleHighAlpha=0.3500
fTriangleLowAlpha=0.2000
fLedgeBoxHalfHeight=25.0000
fEdgeDistFromVert=10.0000
fEdgeThickness=10.0000
fPointSize=2.5000
[Trees]
bRenderSkinnedTrees=1
uiMaxSkinnedTreesToRender=50
[Decals]
uMaxDecals=1000
bDecals=1
bSkinnedDecals=1
uMaxSkinDecals=100
uMaxSkinDecalsPerActor=60
[LOD]
fLODFadeOutMultObjects=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultItems=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultActors=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultSkyCell=1.0000
[Launcher]
bEnableFileSelection=1
bShowAllResolutions=1
uLastAspectRatio=3
[BlurShaderHDR]
bDoHighDynamicRange=1
[BlurShader]
bUseBlurShader=0
[Water]
iWaterReflectHeight=2048
iWaterReflectWidth=2048
bUseWaterDisplacements=1
bUseWaterRefractions=1
bUseWaterReflections=1
bUseWaterDepth=1
bUseWaterReflectionBlur=1
bReflectExplosions=1
iWaterBlurAmount=4
bAutoWaterSilhouetteReflections=0
bForceHighDetailReflections=1

skyrim.ini

Spoiler

[General]
sLanguage=ENGLISH

uExterior Cell Buffer=100
uGridsToLoad=9
iPreloadSizeLimit=84934656

[Display]
fShadowLODMaxStartFade=1000.0
fSpecularLODMaxStartFade=2000.0
fLightLODMaxStartFade=3500.0
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=2048
bAllowScreenshot=1

[Audio]
fMusicDuckingSeconds=6.0
fMusicUnDuckingSeconds=8.0
fMenuModeFadeOutTime=3.0
fMenuModeFadeInTime=1.0

[Grass]
bAllowCreateGrass=1
bAllowLoadGrass=0

[Archive]
sResourceArchiveList=Skyrim - Misc.bsa, Skyrim - Shaders.bsa, Skyrim - Textures.bsa, Skyrim - Interface.bsa, Skyrim - Animations.bsa, Skyrim - Meshes.bsa, Skyrim - Sounds.bsa
sResourceArchiveList2=Skyrim - Voices.bsa, Skyrim - Voicesixtra.bsa

[Combat]
fMagnetismStrafeHeadingMult=0.0
fMagnetismLookingMult=0.0

[Papyrus]
fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS=500.0
bEnableLogging=0
bEnableTrace=0
bLoadDebugInformation=0
iMinMemoryPageSize=100000
iMaxMemoryPageSize=5000000
iMaxAllocatedMemoryBytes=1800000000

[Water]
bReflectLODObjects=1
bReflectLODLand=1
bReflectSky=1
bReflectLODTrees=1

my specs

Spoiler

i7 960@4.2 ghz
4gb 5970 toxic @ 950mhz
6gb corsair dominator

If you're experiencing crashes etc, or you just want to maximise the graphics (and you have a fairly decent rig) give my combination of .inis and tweaks a go. Solved my problems, and might do the same for you

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:13 am

graphics>gameplay

all the way kid

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:27 am

graphics>gameplay

all the way kid

1+

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:47 am

And here i was thinking this thread would attract flames.
Although this probably should be in PC hardware if not for the little "red herring" you placed. :celebration:

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:13 am

I like the way you fooled us. Like a ninja.

People say ridiculous things like "the graphics compare to a 2003 game". So you're comparing Morrowind to Skyrim's graphics? Get real.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:57 am

Over hundred hours in and the game hasn't crashed once! Also I was quite happy how well it runs on my old geforce 9800gtx+.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:29 am

Those shots look awesome. Thank you so much for posting them. But next time use the beautiful screenshots thread please. Thank you.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:33 am

I cant believe anyone doesnt love the graphics of this game. I have a pc and the graphics are set on pretty high quality and it looks sooo awesome

:D

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:19 am

I have to admit, the environment shots look like something from fallout. The graphics are still good though.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:57 am

+1 OP

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:05 pm

looks amazing!

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:24 am

I was looking forward to this game so much, but all I feel is disappointment. It feels like Ive entered a timewarp. Shockingly bad graphics doesn't even come close to describing them. Bethesda have really got to pull their finger out because these graphics are simply unacceptable for a game released in 2000, let alone 2011

The enviroments are so flat and lifeless.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5319/2011112000009.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5126/2011112000006.jpg
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/408/2011111900031.jpg
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/483/2011111600043.jpg
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8345/2011111300024.jpg

The cities all look the same, and simply look bad

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/295/2011111900022.jpg
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4531/2011112000001.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6373/2011111900009.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5576/2011111700015.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2630/2011111600072.jpg
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/8113/2011111300028.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1898/2011111300029.jpg

And dont even get me started on the interiors:

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/3118/2011111700011.jpg
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4841/2011111900016.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6793/2011111700028.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1658/2011111600094.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/814/2011111600014.jpg
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/526/2011111400002b.jpg

Yes yes, clearly I was jesting. I really dont understand the problem people have with the graphics. Stop circle strafing walls, and just play the freaking game.

Game is running several tweaks which have eliminated my crashes (20hours played crash free, compared to every 30 mins before), and also improved the graphics (load distance etc).
I'm using the 4gb patch, and also have set audio quality to 48000hz.
My .ini are as follows:

skyrimprefs.ini

Spoiler

[General]
fBrightLightColorB=1.0000
fBrightLightColorG=1.0000
fBrightLightColorR=1.0000
iStoryManagerLoggingEvent=-1
bEnableStoryManagerLogging=0
[Imagespace]
bDoDepthOfField=1
iRadialBlurLevel=2
[Display]
iBlurDeferredShadowMask=3
fInteriorShadowDistance=3000.0000
fShadowDistance=8000.0000
iShadowMapResolutionSecondary=4096
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=4096
iShadowSplitCount=2
iMaxAnisotropy=16
fLeafAnimDampenDistEnd=4600.0000
fLeafAnimDampenDistStart=3600.0000
fTreesMidLODSwitchDist=10000000.0000
fGamma=1.0000
fDecalLOD2=1500.0000
fDecalLOD1=1000.0000
fSpecularLODStartFade=2000.0000
fShadowLODStartFade=1000.0000
fLightLODStartFade=3500.0000
iTexMipMapMinimum=0
iTexMipMapSkip=0
iWaterMultiSamples=4
iMultiSample=8
iShadowMode=3
bTreesReceiveShadows=1
bDrawLandShadows=1
bFull Screen=1
iSize H=1080
iSize W=1920
fMeshLODFadePercentDefault=1.2000
fMeshLODFadeBoundDefault=256.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeTreeDistance=2048.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeTreeDistance=2844.0000
fMeshLODLevel2FadeDist=10000000.0000
fMeshLODLevel1FadeDist=10000000.0000
iScreenShotIndex=4
bShadowMaskZPrepass=0
bMainZPrepass=0
iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=25
iMaxDecalsPerFrame=100
bFloatPointRenderTarget=0
sD3DDevice="ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series"
bFXAAEnabled=0
iShadowMapResolution=4096
fShadowBiasScale=0.1500
iShadowMaskQuarter=4
iAdapter=0
iPresentInterval=1
iShadowFilter=3
bTransparencyMultisampling=0
bDrawShadows=1
iPresentInterval=0
fSunShadowUpdateTime=0
fSunUpdateThreshold=0
[Grass]
b30GrassVS=1
fGrassStartFadeDistance=25000.0000
fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=25000.0000
fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0.0000
[MAIN]
bGamepadEnable=0
bCrosshairEnabled=1
fHUDOpacity=1.0000
bSaveOnPause=1
bSaveOnTravel=1
bSaveOnWait=1
bSaveOnRest=1
fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=150000.0000
[GamePlay]
bShowFloatingQuestMarkers=1
bShowQuestMarkers=1
iDifficulty=0
[Interface]
bDialogueSubtitles=0
bGeneralSubtitles=0
bShowCompass=1
[Controls]
fGamepadHeadingSensitivity=1.0000
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0180
bAlwaysRunByDefault=1
bInvertYValues=0
bGamePadRumble=0
bMouseAcceleration=0
[Particles]
iMaxDesired=1500
[SaveGame]
fAutosaveEveryXMins=5.0000
[AudioMenu]
fAudioMasterVolume=1.0000
fVal7=1.0000
uID7=0
fVal6=1.0000
uID6=0
fVal5=1.0000
uID5=0
fVal4=1.0000
uID4=0
fVal3=0.8000
uID3=94881
fVal2=0.4000
uID2=466532
fVal1=1.0000
uID1=554685
fVal0=0.8000
uID0=1007612
[Clouds]
fCloudLevel2Distance=262144.0000
fCloudLevel1Distance=32768.0000
fCloudLevel0Distance=16384.0000
fCloudNearFadeDistance=9000.0000
[TerrainManager]
fTreeLoadDistance=75000.0000
fBlockMaximumDistance=250000.0000
fBlockLevel1Distance=70000.0000
fBlockLevel0Distance=35000.0000
fSplitDistanceMult=1.5000
bShowLODInEditor=0
[NavMesh]
fObstacleAlpha=0.5000
fCoverSideHighAlpha=0.8000
fCoverSideLowAlpha=0.6500
fEdgeFullAlpha=1.0000
fEdgeHighAlpha=0.7500
fEdgeLowAlpha=0.5000
fTriangleFullAlpha=0.7000
fTriangleHighAlpha=0.3500
fTriangleLowAlpha=0.2000
fLedgeBoxHalfHeight=25.0000
fEdgeDistFromVert=10.0000
fEdgeThickness=10.0000
fPointSize=2.5000
[Trees]
bRenderSkinnedTrees=1
uiMaxSkinnedTreesToRender=50
[Decals]
uMaxDecals=1000
bDecals=1
bSkinnedDecals=1
uMaxSkinDecals=100
uMaxSkinDecalsPerActor=60
[LOD]
fLODFadeOutMultObjects=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultItems=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultActors=15000.0000
fLODFadeOutMultSkyCell=1.0000
[Launcher]
bEnableFileSelection=1
bShowAllResolutions=1
uLastAspectRatio=3
[BlurShaderHDR]
bDoHighDynamicRange=1
[BlurShader]
bUseBlurShader=0
[Water]
iWaterReflectHeight=2048
iWaterReflectWidth=2048
bUseWaterDisplacements=1
bUseWaterRefractions=1
bUseWaterReflections=1
bUseWaterDepth=1
bUseWaterReflectionBlur=1
bReflectExplosions=1
iWaterBlurAmount=4
bAutoWaterSilhouetteReflections=0
bForceHighDetailReflections=1

skyrim.ini

Spoiler

[General]
sLanguage=ENGLISH

uExterior Cell Buffer=100
uGridsToLoad=9
iPreloadSizeLimit=84934656

[Display]
fShadowLODMaxStartFade=1000.0
fSpecularLODMaxStartFade=2000.0
fLightLODMaxStartFade=3500.0
iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=2048
bAllowScreenshot=1

[Audio]
fMusicDuckingSeconds=6.0
fMusicUnDuckingSeconds=8.0
fMenuModeFadeOutTime=3.0
fMenuModeFadeInTime=1.0

[Grass]
bAllowCreateGrass=1
bAllowLoadGrass=0

[Archive]
sResourceArchiveList=Skyrim - Misc.bsa, Skyrim - Shaders.bsa, Skyrim - Textures.bsa, Skyrim - Interface.bsa, Skyrim - Animations.bsa, Skyrim - Meshes.bsa, Skyrim - Sounds.bsa
sResourceArchiveList2=Skyrim - Voices.bsa, Skyrim - Voicesixtra.bsa

[Combat]
fMagnetismStrafeHeadingMult=0.0
fMagnetismLookingMult=0.0

[Papyrus]
fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS=500.0
bEnableLogging=0
bEnableTrace=0
bLoadDebugInformation=0
iMinMemoryPageSize=100000
iMaxMemoryPageSize=5000000
iMaxAllocatedMemoryBytes=1800000000

[Water]
bReflectLODObjects=1
bReflectLODLand=1
bReflectSky=1
bReflectLODTrees=1

my specs

Spoiler

i7 960@4.2 ghz
4gb 5970 toxic @ 950mhz
6gb corsair dominator

If you're experiencing crashes etc, or you just want to maximise the graphics (and you have a fairly decent rig) give my combination of .inis and tweaks a go. Solved my problems, and might do the same for you

My bad My bad didnt read the post all the way through.., Man I was so ready to flame the $hi** out of you............LOL nice job

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:59 pm

Those are some awesome screenshots

I think the main ones griping are ones on console, since they are limited to a lower resolution compared to us PC gamers.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:32 am

Even when using medium textures the game still looks damn good. There is a huge Dwemer Ruin that makes you forget exactly why you are there because it's so stunning to look at.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:57 pm

Hey everyone, any directions on how to install these?

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:52 am

Not sure if this title is idiotic or genius....

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:56 am

Meh, reverse troll.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:48 am

I'm on console, once you set it up correctly and set the resolution and TV settings its actually quiet good.

But those screen shots are just epic. I'm going to use one as a Wallpaper.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:30 pm

Not sure if this title is idiotic or genius....

It's genius.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:31 am

1 get some glases 2 hat stretch of land with nothing on it i have been playing 70 hours aint seen that part lol good find and 3 the graphics are top notch for console except for character models / faces and who cares when the fx are so good also your pcs svcks spend 4 grand on one then you get good fx

here is what top notch games looked like in early 2000 http://tiny.cc/e0ylu lmao

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:18 pm

1 get some glases 2 hat stretch of land with nothing on it i have been playing 70 hours aint seen that part lol good find and 3 the graphics are top notch for console except for character models / faces and who cares when the fx are so good also your pcs svcks spend 4 grand on one then you get good fx

here is what top notch games looked like in early 2000 http://tiny.cc/e0ylu lmao

Your sarcasm detector seems to be faulty. I suggest you return it.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:54 am

1 get some glases 2 hat stretch of land with nothing on it i have been playing 70 hours aint seen that part lol good find and 3 the graphics are top notch for console except for character models / faces and who cares when the fx are so good also your pcs svcks spend 4 grand on one then you get good fx

here is what top notch games looked like in early 2000 http://tiny.cc/e0ylu lmao

Read the post...

I just used all of those to create a theme for my desktop, I remember when I was a kid they used renderings with less quality then those as marketing for games...

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:34 am

graphics>gameplay

all the way kid

First off, the graphics in this game rock. Secondly, I am tired of this arrogant attitude that graphics are not important. You don't have to have EITHER OR. Good graphics and good gameplay are more important than nothing but gameplay.

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:21 am

It's genius.

I concur.

here is what top notch games looked like in early 2000 http://tiny.cc/e0ylu lmao

I smell a troll. *sniff*

» Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:37 am

First off, the graphics in this game rock. Secondly, I am tired of this arrogant attitude that graphics are not important. You don't have to have EITHER OR. Good graphics and good gameplay are more important than nothing but gameplay.

And third, he's using a damn pony avatar.