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The Division - 15 minutes of new gameplay
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Jest Chillin
Member
Just a heads up guys.. all this footage released today was from events where Youtubers and Press were invited to one of the studios to play. Alpha gameplay is, I believe, still under NDA.
I downloaded an uncompressed file of Xbox One footage yesterday and it looks about four times better than this footage... This is really poorly captured.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
Higher resolution doesn't automatically translate into better visuals. You still have shaders, AA, lighting, AO, etc., all of which contribute to final picture quality.
I still wouldn't hold your breath on the PS4 version looking better. The PC version probably will, though.
keltickennedy
Member
Yes. The Dark Zones were there and should be in the beta. I thought they were awesome. I got DayZ vibes....minus the clunk.
I wouldn't be surprised if the PC version is delayed.
Well we were lvl capped
And pvp rank was the only thing that had a higher cap
So we just killed people to rank up
It was a warzone
YOU MONSTER!
TrojanBlade
Member
Seems like a low energy shooter
keltickennedy
Member
I think that's what makes it awesome though. Don't freaking trust anyone in a Dark Zone. Sometimes even your own teammates. Just because of that one trailer about the Dark Zones they showed, A friend had the idea to leave the group after we summoned extraction and he took all our shit. Hahaha.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
My apologies I thought you were referring to the graphics!
I dont think so to. Think they go with the AC approach of 900p. But that doesnt mean because of the marketing deal. That point it was trying to prove.
Stuff is going to be more fun with proximity chat haha.
Doomshroom
Member
This is why i wont play this game if Dark zones are crucial.
No problem. I see how the comment can be vague. And being the top of the page one doesn't do it any favors.
I'll reserve my judgment about the graphics when i watch the uncompressed footage that was posted in another thread and, most important, when we have the beta at the end of the month.
keltickennedy
Member
They aren't, you have your PvE main level and then a completely separate Dark Zone level. Think of it like the Crucible or Iron Banner in Destiny.
Messofanego
Banned
Except so far the only way to get the best gear according to interviews is being forced to use the dark zone......its the reason why I don't care for it.
Doomshroom
Member
i hope thats not the case. If it is, im out.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
Yep. Was great.
Jest Chillin
Member
It does seem like the Dark Zone is being stated to have, at the very least, the best components for weapons, if not the best drops but there is still a bit of hope in this:
Source: https://www.vg247.com/2016/01/15/th...ay-hard-mode-loot-and-free-updates-laid-bare/
The problem is.. there could be a PvE Endgame that offers equally good stuff but they're not talking about it because they don't want to talk about Endgame yet... or it could just be that Endgame is lacking and that's why they're not talking about it yet. Unfortunately there's no way to tell.
Edit: Re: the post below.. see that's a weird one because there seems to be slightly different info depending on the interview. Like this VG247 interview says there will be no Microtransactions but one of the Youtuber reviews stated they asked the Devs and the Devs said that there would be Microtransactions but they're only cosmetic.
from an article today
Even a few articles from last June with Dev's mentioned it.
Eurogamer
dragonfart28
Banned
Woof.
anothertech
Member
This is what I don't get. The textures art and menus are all in place. Even the skybox is downgraded. Why?
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Looks solid to me.
Messofanego
Banned
I did chuckle at this. Door closing is still in! 
keltickennedy
Member
That doesn't mean that the PvE gear isn't good. You do not have to go into the Dark Zones to get gear that will get you through the main content.
I mean, isn't technically the best gear in Destiny and something like WoW tied to stuff like Raids and PvP stuff?
I don't think you are going to be playing the game at your own pace and run into walls, were to progress you have to have the best of the best gear. Just gear related to your specific level. I don't think it really matters. Who cares if someone has a better weapon than you if you are never having to go toe to toe with them.
I'm a PvE'er who likes min maxing and if its not possible to do that in PvE, its kind of lame. Especially if they do add raids and you want to challenge yourself to how fast you can dominate them.
keltickennedy
Member
But I'm saying that you can min max if you just wanna play PvE. You are going to be getting better and better gear throughout a PvE experience. If there are raids, I'm sure there will be specific gear rewards for that as well, which you can also min max.
Is it that you don't like the fact that there will be a group of people that you will never be encountering that will have better gear than you? ---not being sarcastic. I find this stuff super interesting with me personally not being a min max sort of player.
a min maxer personally wanting the best gear available in a game is interesting?
I'm done here
I did chuckle at this. Door closing is still in!
ROFL it went from a full motion capture event to auto close when you bump the door, man i cant wait to see the PC version....
keltickennedy
Member
Okay then...bye. I don't think we are understanding each other.
Do you play Destiny or MMOs?
gutterboy44
Member
Looks like a fun co op shooter with even better RPG mechanics than Destiny, which is exactly what I am looking for to get my former Destiny group playing again. I miss the co op fun. It can elevate a decent game to a great one just by playing with friends, shooting the shit literally and figuratively each night. Tempted for a pre order to try out the beta.
VibratingDonkey
Member
I would've been more into this if it was Stalker.us. But it was never going to be that, whatchu gonna do.
The game seems alright, but I suspect if I stumble into the dark zone, I'll just get killed over and over until I stop going in there and stick to shooting dumb bulletsponges to get better weapons to shoot tougher bulletsponges with, until I drift away from the game and feel like that was kind of a waste.
I like the idea of rebuilding that big postal building though. Things changing visually in a game because of you doing a thing, makes it feel like you're having an impact on the world, and one you're inclined to feel more invested in.
The game seems alright, but I suspect if I stumble into the dark zone, I'll just get killed over and over until I stop going in there and stick to shooting dumb bulletsponges to get better weapons to shoot tougher bulletsponges with, until I drift away from the game and feel like that was kind of a waste.
I like the idea of rebuilding that big postal building though. Things changing visually in a game because of you doing a thing, makes it feel like you're having an impact on the world, and one you're inclined to feel more invested in.
Graphics.
I thought a dev gave an interview that said "no raids".
MythicReclaimer
Member
There are complete day / night cycles and weather effects so time of day and other factors could be in play here regarding the skybox and make it tough to compare.
In some of the Xbox One videos the game has looked great. I am more concerned with how the gameplay and feel of the weaponry holds up and the progression of character building.
Mr. Giggles
Member
Actually doesn't look too bad, will wait for better video quality though
The hand still goes up and closes the door, you just can't see his left hand in that gif.
Hawk269
Member
That is one of the things that bugged me during the alpha.
Crossing Eden
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It still is a context sensitive animation, the character still reaches out his hand to perform it.