Which way do you lean compromising between Graphical Detail v. Visual Acuity (aka: Pretty v. Points)?
This topic reared its head in the previous post Longest Confirmed Kill By A Sniper and I was interested to see how players (more specifically snipers) prefer to have their machines set up. Before I get flamed, yes, I understand that most players probably aren’t running uber computers with video cards in SLI or even a machine with a single high end card. So, please, if you have a card that is pushed to the limits at low settings (i've been there) don't get over excited about this post. If you had a high end card which do you think you would prefer?
My preference is to run as high as I can while still getting a good frame rate. I was running on low settings when I first got the game and then bit the bullet with a graphics upgrade. I found the difference to be huge and haven’t gone back to my previous settings. I really enjoy the shadows and lighting effects, the game ambiance just feels better to me. I don’t mind not seeing enemies 500M+ off. Typically if I don’t see them, they won’t see me. There is a part of me that is tempted to see if I could hit at 500+ consitently though.
So what’s your opinion? Would you rather have rich environments or the ability to see targets at further distances with the opportunity for higher points?
My vote? Pretty over Points!
This topic reared its head in the previous post Longest Confirmed Kill By A Sniper and I was interested to see how players (more specifically snipers) prefer to have their machines set up. Before I get flamed, yes, I understand that most players probably aren’t running uber computers with video cards in SLI or even a machine with a single high end card. So, please, if you have a card that is pushed to the limits at low settings (i've been there) don't get over excited about this post. If you had a high end card which do you think you would prefer?
My preference is to run as high as I can while still getting a good frame rate. I was running on low settings when I first got the game and then bit the bullet with a graphics upgrade. I found the difference to be huge and haven’t gone back to my previous settings. I really enjoy the shadows and lighting effects, the game ambiance just feels better to me. I don’t mind not seeing enemies 500M+ off. Typically if I don’t see them, they won’t see me. There is a part of me that is tempted to see if I could hit at 500+ consitently though.
So what’s your opinion? Would you rather have rich environments or the ability to see targets at further distances with the opportunity for higher points?
My vote? Pretty over Points!