Shadows

[Teterev]

Hello dear Scummunity,

I have already invested over 1300 hours in the game and would like to share my opinion about the graphic setting (shadows) with you.

In my opinion there must be a certain default of shadows. Some of players, even with a good computer, make the shadows extra on minimal to make other players easier to discover.

I would like to know if there has been any feedback from the Devs? What does the future look like?

I apologize for my English.

[[ξ λ γ α] LeBarbare]

There is already a thread about this not far

[LevaOpaki]

We can try to measure difference in FPS by using low and medium settings on low computer and see what is impact. But the problem is if we turn off some low settings then users with lower computers are cut off and they can't play the game. Maybe that 2-4 fps means a lot to them.

[Teterev]

Thank you very much for your quick feedback. I hope that when the game is optimized it may be possible to set the minimum shadow for all players.

P.S.: Love this game!

[MILO]

Originally posted by LevaOpaki:

We can try to measure difference in FPS by using low and medium settings on low computer and see what is impact. But the problem is if we turn off some low settings then users with lower computers are cut off and they can't play the game. Maybe that 2-4 fps means a lot to them.

Sorry Leva but it is not an argument about turn off a generic whatever settings.
Is being discussing, and in other post seems to be quite an accord on this matter, about Shadow Precision on LOWEST aka NO SHADOW at all.

Its only and specifically this setting that make a not levelled battleground between players.

What the mean in buy expensive gear to enjoy the magnificence of your game graphics if then I have to choose between play without shadows, aka horribly and unrealisticly, to have the same battleground of another or give up to play?

Leave all other settings (or invent new ones dont know) that allow sub-pair rig to have a chance to play, but specifically this LOWEST level in shadows precision should be definitively cut out.

Just to be clear: https://imgur.com/a/oSADKb1 (it works?)

Walk on the lowest one and try to pass unobserved!!!

[Teterev]

+1

[Faustus]

Hey

I have a mid spec PC and play on lowest but with Shadows maxed out cuz it impacts the Visuals by a great amount.

[Chronic213]

Originally posted by MILO:

Just to be clear: https://imgur.com/a/oSADKb1 (it works?)

Walk on the lowest one and try to pass unobserved!!!

WOW! Yeah that setting needs to go. I've got a 6-7 year-old half decent (for that time) gaming rig. It's no powerhouse now, and I'm getting an average of about 45 FPS (35 outside, 55 inside) with shadows on Low with 1024 resolution.

Render Resolution offers the most to gain in terms of FPS increase, as does reducing your screen resolution. Turning shadows off altogether shouldn't be possible.

If you CAN turn shadows off like that to gain the extra visibility, why bother even putting shadows in the game? It's a graphics setting that handicaps you. If you don't HAVE to have that handicap, why would you?

I guess everyone, regardless of their PC, should use no shadows for the extra visibility it offers. I guess Devs could have saved a pile of work by never bothering to include shadows in any coding... but they have done that already.... so I guess it was wasted time?

Until the option is not available, why make things more difficult on yourself, especially when you KNOW others are doing it?

[Faustus]

No Shadows are ugly as hell ...

[LevaOpaki]

Ok, I will investigate how to disable lowest settings without impact.

[Famous]

Originally posted by MILO:

Originally posted by LevaOpaki:

We can try to measure difference in FPS by using low and medium settings on low computer and see what is impact. But the problem is if we turn off some low settings then users with lower computers are cut off and they can't play the game. Maybe that 2-4 fps means a lot to them.

Sorry Leva but it is not an argument about turn off a generic whatever settings.
Is being discussing, and in other post seems to be quite an accord on this matter, about Shadow Precision on LOWEST aka NO SHADOW at all.

Its only and specifically this setting that make a not levelled battleground between players.

What the mean in buy expensive gear to enjoy the magnificence of your game graphics if then I have to choose between play without shadows, aka horribly and unrealisticly, to have the same battleground of another or give up to play?

Leave all other settings (or invent new ones dont know) that allow sub-pair rig to have a chance to play, but specifically this LOWEST level in shadows precision should be definitively cut out.

Just to be clear: https://imgur.com/a/oSADKb1 (it works?)

Walk on the lowest one and try to pass unobserved!!!

+1

[LevaOpaki]

Lowest settings will be removed in next patch.

[Tyl3r99]

So next patch patch not hotfix correct?

[LevaOpaki]

Next patch is hotfix and will be released today.

[Teterev]

Thats awesome Leva!

[MILO]

Oh emh ok O.O

Thats awesome Leva.
Thanks for this resolute and resolutive decision.