Will EQ2 Be Able to Incorporate HDR in the Future?

[Ponos]

<DIV>The new graphics technology becoming available as video cards improve is called: <FONT size=2>High-Dynamic-Range-Rendering.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Some of the newer games today already use it (Far Cry, Splinter Cell, Half-Life 2), assuming you have the hardware to take advantage of it.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Here is what it looks like; tell me it doesn't make your mouth water (rendered in real-time, in-game screenshot)...</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2><IMG alt=Screenshot src="http://www.halflifeportal.com/media/screenshots/hdr_1.jpg" border=0></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[peasant007]

Very nice.  It's too bad that the current EQ2 practically kills my computer and video card :smileymad:

[Teaff]

<DIV>It would be a nice feature but if they dont have use the graphic engine today because of the people PC's specs, then it will be a long long long  time till we get something like that but a very good possilbity to keep the engine fresh.</DIV>

[Squigglle]

OMG LOOKS SO REAL!

[Nainitsuj]

<DIV>What's so special about the picture?  The stupid glow in the windows (Tron 2.0 already has this) the reflections in objects (Deus Ex)?</DIV>

[Ponos]

<P>There's always a cynic.  Nain, if you don't see it, it can't be explained to you.</P> <p>Message Edited by Phylicus on <span class=date_text>12-09-2005</span> <span class=time_text>01:33 PM</span>

[Ponos]

<P>Here, maybe this will help to shed some light on the technology (the pun is very much intended).</P> <P>This is a Half-Life 2: Lost Coast HDR video.  Watch it a couple times to find the subtle differences that I believe will ultimately result in a more immersive in-game experience.</P> <P>Enjoy!</P> <P><A href="http://www.gamesxtreme.net/pc/game/halflife-2/news-2176.shtml" target=_blank>http://www.gamesxtreme.net/pc/game/halflife-2/news-2176.shtml</A></P> <p>Message Edited by Phylicus on <span class=date_text>12-09-2005</span> <span class=time_text>01:41 PM</span>

[Teaff]

All HDR is, simulating a light shade on your eyes. For example when you are indoors and its dim and then you walk out to get the mail. A huge burst of light reflects off of your eyes to other things, then your eyes form to fit that current setting. So as of right now H2: LC is really the only game that uses it. It is a neat feature but...i think that isnt a big "thing" the devs need to do. I mean half of the people on this forum cant even play Eq2 on medium settings...be happy to have what you got with this power house engine. And soon they will update it to compete with the other MMo's and maybe you will see in the update notes: "Added HDR lighting" <span>:smileyhappy:</span> <div></div>