EVE… Before and After Trinity!
December 15, 2007 6:29 pm Media It’s been a week since the Trinity expansion for EVE Online was deployed and I reactivated my account to give it another go. Now I present to you a visual comparison between the old and new visuals. If you were wondering just how much better EVE looks since the Trinity patch - look no further. These screenshots are guaranteed to blow your mind, and further solidify EVE Online’s reputation as the most beautiful mmorpg in existence. Keep in mind however, that this is merely the beginning of the visual make-over, as CCP is planning yet further patches to improve both the engine’s visuals and it’s performance.To me the most awesome aspect of the new look is the fact that EVE’s performance doesn’t suffer under it. I get the same framerate whether I put the old client on maximum settings or the new client at high. As long as your video card is recent enough to handle Shader Model 3.0, you’ll be treated to a visual improvement at zero performance loss! The reason behind this is that the old client only utilized your processor, whereas the new client utilizes your video card to render most of the visual treats. Now go on, head on in and enjoy the shots!
Oh and please let the page load fully first, afterwards you can click each picture for a nice full-size pop-up box (if your browser supports Javascript, which it should). These are ‘high-res’ (1024×768 and 1024×640) screenshots, but the versions you see below have been downsized a bit. So just let it load, and start clicking when it’s done for full detail!
Space Stations prior to Trinity…
Space Stations now…
Gallente Tristan Frigate Before…
Gallentean Tristan After…
What follows below are not comparison shots, but just random shots from EVE Online with the Trinity update. You’re bound to love these!
Now that’s an HDR-explosion!
An Incursus frigate in combat.
Unbelievable - Clouds in Space!
All ahead full!
Ram the Station!
A peek inside the Station…
Locking Targets - Engage!
Unbelievable detail on the Tristan frigate mid-warp!
Leaving for the cold, dark night…
Incursus headed for the Sun.
As you might have noticed the newer shots are in smaller, widescreen format. This is due to my new widescreen monitor, which I didn’t have before. Most of these shots were made in maximum detail, but with shadow effects set to high rather than extreme. If you want to give EVE a try after seeing these screenshots, then head on over here (click the free 14 day trial button) and don’t forget to admire the trailer! You might also want to read this entry for some helpful tips. And if you ever want to find me in-game, just send an evemail to Droniac Massacuris - that’s my main character right now.
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