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[Dwarden 1125]

terrain micro detail (bumps and rocks) would solve that ...

the main problem is usually "too flat big surfaces" (e.g. big field, completely flat)

then it gets twice worse w/o bush vegetations/rocks

and no 'noise' in the coloring (tones of various grass types and heights etc)

[Mr. Charles 22]

terrain micro detail (bumps and rocks) would solve that ...

We need MOAR of that. Proving Grounds was really nice in this area. Loads of small foxholes, ditches beside the street and a dried up riverbank.

[rye1 22]

Proving Grounds is great, great PVP map!

[CaRaeLoCo 10]

this game is going to be epic

[Winchester Delta_1 0]

Some small Islands like proving grounds would be nice for Arma 3 also :)

[Flash Thunder 10]

Anything to assist in higher polygon/higher detail in terrain mesh is huge graphical improvement to me.

Terrain quality in a game like Just cause 2 is something i would like to see in Arma 3.

Like seen here: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/848/848248/just-cause-2-20080129091530064.jpg

[twisted 128]

Anything to assist in higher polygon/higher detail in terrain mesh is huge graphical improvement to me.

Terrain quality in a game like Just cause 2 is something i would like to see in Arma 3.

Like seen here: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/848/848248/just-cause-2-20080129091530064.jpg

just cause 2 terrain really is mostly amazing. arma2 feels a bit grittier but the sheer scale and density in JC2 is pretty damn impressive. runs smoothly as well.

[metalcraze 290]

Just because BIS doesn't do mountains because they are not fun to play at in this game doesn't mean you can't do them like in JC2 (which, mind you, is a game with 6-7 years old graphics thanks to limiting console hardware, so mountains are just empty without any trees and turn into terribly looking triangles when far - so I can't see how JC2 terrain is more detailed)

http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/4-panthera_07.jpg

ArmA1 user map

Here Litos gets the point across better:

So there's nothing stopping you from copying the whole JC2 island 1:1 ;)

Edited August 10, 2011 by metalcraze

[CarlGustaffa 4]

For mountain warfare, it's not what's on the mountains that makes them interesting, but what's between them - valleys and hidden route options. But mountains in just about all games I've seen remain squashed in order to fit them in, with resulting low altitudes that may rarely break the tree line as they often do in real life. In games, mountains will probably always remain big hills. :p I don't think panthera or litos have them (no offense). To date, only Takistan has had the best approach to mountains. Then again, it does start at 2000 meters altitude :)

[metalcraze 290]

Takistan did them right gameplay-wise alright

The problem with mountains that are more 'mountains' like on Panthera (or mountains like in JC2) is that they are a pain in the ass to cross or move on top of them effectively cutting away that area from being a part of the game which is what I've meant by 'not fun'.

Takistani hills are just good enough gameplay wise.

[Flash Thunder 10]

Was mainly talking about BIS islands not user created, also its probably more about the texturing and the type of maps they apply to the mesh then the actual mesh itself.

Mountain side villages make for some awesome missions.

[PuFu 4600]

Anything to assist in higher polygon/higher detail in terrain mesh is huge graphical improvement to me.

Terrain quality in a game like Just cause 2 is something i would like to see in Arma 3.

Like seen here: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/848/848248/just-cause-2-20080129091530064.jpg

have you seen this:

http://takeonthegame.com/full/wp-content/gallery/social-media/NORMALMAPPING.gif?9d7bd4

you don't need more polygons, but terrain displacement and tesselation would do wonders...doubt that will be there

[jhoson14 10]

New Screenshots \o/

Edit: Give a check on Pcgamer site ;)

Edited August 10, 2011 by jhoson14

[Flash Thunder 10]

have you seen this:

http://takeonthegame.com/full/wp-content/gallery/social-media/NORMALMAPPING.gif?9d7bd4

you don't need more polygons, but terrain displacement and tesselation would do wonders...doubt that will be there

Thats impressive :eek:

NEW SCREENSHOTS

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/08/10/arma-3-exclusive-screenshots/

Dat graphics

you can even see the viens in the guys arm wow BIS bravo

Edited August 10, 2011 by Flash Thunder

[papanowel 120]

T90 with railguns? Awesome pics :)

[honkitonk 0]

The railgun tank is really ugly. Can't imagine they really want to put this "thing" in the game.

[crazyirish93 10]

^^ i didnt know arma3 was supposed to be a beauty contest of military equipment..

[Steakslim 1]

As if a lot of military hardware isn't ugly lookin.

[purepassion 22]

to complete it: I totally like the way it looks! :p

[Undeceived 392]

Awesome screenshots!

[Mr_Wawachi 10]

Awesome pics !

[Steakslim 1]

You know an idea popped in my head now that I saw the new tank with the railgun.

Soundmods....

I can see some modders having a blast making custom sounds for those cannons.

[metalcraze 290]

The railgun tank is really ugly. Can't imagine they really want to put this "thing" in the game.

I don't think it's a railgun tank. Maybe it's BIS trying to do to barrels the same thing that's going on with tank turrets now (e.g. they have angles to lessen the impact from explosive rounds or something)

Regardless - the barrel really looks terribly ugly.

[purepassion 22]

It is in fact a railgun ;) and regarding the asthetic aspect, its always subjective

[metalcraze 290]

It is in fact a railgun ;)

Damn it :mad: