Parallax Mapping

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Unlike some people I have no issue with the art direction of the game. But I was looking at a recent image on IGN (http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/109/1093898/elemental-war-of-magic--20100601115351003.jpg) and could not help but notice how flat the ground looked.

Are there any plans to implement parallax mapping in the game?

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

No paralax mapping...the ground does have a VERY subtle normal map on it, but even that is used sparingly. The more of those 'realistic' effects we slather on, the further we get from the intended style :(

My goal is to have CRAZY paralax mapping going on in GC3 tho  :)

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting BoogieBac, reply 1
My goal is to have CRAZY paralax mapping going on in GC3 tho 
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I see no problems in flat empty space.;P (I know, I know... surface tactical combat and probably new screen of planetary development(/exploration))

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Ships that feel HUUUUUUUGGGGEEEE!!!!  :D

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

My tiny cute fighters need love too.:pout:

Good to see that GalCiv3 is in Stadock's mind all the time. ;)

Tactical combat inside boarded space ships?

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting BoogieBac, reply 3
Ships that feel HUUUUUUUGGGGEEEE!!!! 
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