I'm a level 7 W/R...I decided to continue my ventures into the future.
Is the rest of the game ugly and have fire and shit all over the place? I want my beatiful game with sun back!
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So... I'm post searing.. ugly game?
Dare Bear
Corwin_Andros
No it isn't all desolation.. You also get to play in snowy mountains, verdant jungles, sandy deserts, and a few other settings.
DrSLUGFly
yes, it's quite varied. Although I agree, before I crossed the mountains I was finding Ascalon quite a depressing place. My advice is explore fully, try to see the ruins everywhere and remember/imagine what a great place it must have been. When you finally get to cross the mountains into Kryta you'll be thankful that you spent so much time in desolation. It's like going from a darkened room into open sunlight... beautiful!
ManadartheHealer
Ascalon was the hit worst by the searing. Consequently, other places are less screwed up 
PhineasToke
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I'm a level 7 W/R...I decided to continue my ventures into the future.
Is the rest of the game ugly and have fire and shit all over the place? I want my beatiful game with sun back! |
You have seen only a tenth of the game map. Patience child, the best is yet to come.
dansamy
Ascalon was blasted to smithereens, but you won't be staying there long to "enjoy the view". Hie thee up to the Great Northern Wall and get thee hence to Fort Ranik! 
Start the missions. You can always come back for quests if you want to do them, but the missions progress you through the story line and, subsequently, through prettier areas.
Start the missions. You can always come back for quests if you want to do them, but the missions progress you through the story line and, subsequently, through prettier areas.
Dyeeo
Hey, you can sort of revisit presearing by getting the wizards guild hall I believe? Its the same set of landscape objects but the sky is a bit darker.
DrSLUGFly
hoy hoy? What is this? What's the difference between the guild hall and the wizard's guild hall? Is it actually Ascalon or is it just the "reproduced landscape" (ie. an illusion devoid of people)
Dyeeo
Illusion though its still cool.
Slade xTekno
Wait until you reach Lion's Arch. Wow, that place is gorgeous; it makes Ascalon look like a slum.
Mr. Matt
Ascalon is a slum post-Searing, so that's not hard .
I like post-Searing Ascalon. I liked to explore and to try and match up each area to parts that I had explored in pre-Searing Ascalon. For example, it took me a while to realise that Ascalon City was now based in what used to be a lake of some sorts. And exploring ruins is always fun -- a sense of real history in a false universe is an interesting concept. Exploring the tombs of Korriban on KOTOR was one of my favourite parts and this game's no different... only, the whole of Ascalon is a tomb!
I like post-Searing Ascalon. I liked to explore and to try and match up each area to parts that I had explored in pre-Searing Ascalon. For example, it took me a while to realise that Ascalon City was now based in what used to be a lake of some sorts. And exploring ruins is always fun -- a sense of real history in a false universe is an interesting concept. Exploring the tombs of Korriban on KOTOR was one of my favourite parts and this game's no different... only, the whole of Ascalon is a tomb!
Stur
There is a screenshot section on these forums.... you haven't seen anything till you've been to Lions Arch.
Try that on for size.
Try that on for size.
Mr. Matt
*Leaves work early to scramble his way to Lion's Arch*
xakia
Here's to hoping that they fix Ascalon. Hey, I beat the game. Why can't I see the nicer version of Ascalon?
toastgodsupreme
Yeah, it's quite dreadful when you have to hang around Ascalon for so long. At the same time though, as you're wandering, you should be going "Oh shit! I remember that when it was from pre-searing! Wow, that got so messed up!" or "Oh geeze, that looks so different from how it was '2 years ago'!"
It's really neat to be walking around and recognize pre-searing locations in the scorched version.
That is, assuming you spent a lot of time in the newbie area like me.
Remakes will do that though, lol.
It's really neat to be walking around and recognize pre-searing locations in the scorched version.
That is, assuming you spent a lot of time in the newbie area like me.
Remakes will do that though, lol.
Miths
I personally loved post-searing Ascalon. The blasted post apocalypic landscape was a very nice change from the post card idyllic pre-searing Ascalon - a setting I hate in most games. Not a big fan of green grass and flowers 
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Give me desert, mountains and ruins any day - and fortunately you get all of these as you move on in the game.
There are some truly stunning views in many parts of the ruined lands around Ascalon - standing on a hill looking miles away out over the landscape and ruins of buildings and walls, with rays from that amazing yellow/orange sky streaming down.
.Give me desert, mountains and ruins any day - and fortunately you get all of these as you move on in the game.
There are some truly stunning views in many parts of the ruined lands around Ascalon - standing on a hill looking miles away out over the landscape and ruins of buildings and walls, with rays from that amazing yellow/orange sky streaming down.
luis cruz99
any one got a person they don't use or i could play if u don't care or a used access key
Freakychakra
Hehe yes I personally found pre searing Ascalon to be particular depressing and bleak. I was well impressed by the graphics when I started GW and actually felt a bit disappointed when going past the starter area. Thank god the landscapes change a lot later.
Still, I think they could have done a better job with pre searing Ascalon instead of making it all grey in grey, have some areas still smoldering or do some truly bizarre texture work since the damage was brought on by magic.
Still, I think they could have done a better job with pre searing Ascalon instead of making it all grey in grey, have some areas still smoldering or do some truly bizarre texture work since the damage was brought on by magic.
Lews
The ring of fire is ugly too. My favorite times are either in the shiverpeaks, or the jungle.
luis cruz99
hey guys got a player i could play on for some time plz guys i need to find out how the game looks
Grim_Grom
I think Lions Arch and the coasts are so pretty. It looks like Far Cry with Mergoyles.
Mav
The scenery is quite nice, and changes in a good pace. The jungles look awesome, my personal favorite.
taion
Meh, I still find pre-Searing Ascalon prettier than Kryta. Kryta's a beautiful tropical paradise, but it just doesn't have the "perfect" idyllic, high-fantasy feel to it.
My favourite area of the game is probably the Crystal Desert, though. It's the only place where the storyline felt truly epic to me, and the surroundings are beautiful in a desolate way that isn't dreary the way that post-Searing Ascalon is.
My favourite area of the game is probably the Crystal Desert, though. It's the only place where the storyline felt truly epic to me, and the surroundings are beautiful in a desolate way that isn't dreary the way that post-Searing Ascalon is.
Mimu
LA and the jungles around it were easily my favourite parts of the game.
The scenery in this game is simply amazing, even the ruins of Ascalon had their charms.
The scenery in this game is simply amazing, even the ruins of Ascalon had their charms.
Swarnt Brightstar
I liked pre-searing alot because it seemed so beautiful and then post-searing it made me so sad thinking about what ascalon looked like before...
It would be cool if you could go back to pre-searing eventually without having to start a new game...
It's also funny to me how Lions Arch is referred to as LA, and Los Angeles is also consequently referred to as LA, I think A-net did that specifically for a pun : )
It would be cool if you could go back to pre-searing eventually without having to start a new game...
It's also funny to me how Lions Arch is referred to as LA, and Los Angeles is also consequently referred to as LA, I think A-net did that specifically for a pun : )
Burem
EFB but still.
You will see overgrown jungles, beautiful tropical beaches, snow topped peaks. It gets alot better. Post searing ascalon, though, is utterly ugly. That is the one part of the game I just cant make myself enjoy.
You will see overgrown jungles, beautiful tropical beaches, snow topped peaks. It gets alot better. Post searing ascalon, though, is utterly ugly. That is the one part of the game I just cant make myself enjoy.
Studio Ghibli
I find post-searing tragically beautiful.
dansamy
I want to know where Gwen is. My husband found her broken flute in post-searing, but it doesn't have any "quest item" tag on it.
ManadartheHealer
My two favourite places in the game are the Maguuma (really awesome) and Yak's Bend (because OMG YAKS) 
Freaky_KiLLer
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I want to know where Gwen is. My husband found her broken flute in post-searing, but it doesn't have any "quest item" tag on it.
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Korgy
There is whole lot more then just playing the game, doing missions and quests. Go exploring and uncover the whole world map. You will find desolated statues, ruins, beautiful beaches, deserts with oases in the middle of nowhere etc... Take your time when you are exploring, you can easily find the best spots for awesome screenshots. Go to the very edges of the fire island missions, it will take your breath away !!!
Adaria
I've taken over 100 screens, and that was in the last beta and the first two or three days of playing. I went screenshot mad and took beautiful scenery pictures that I turned into desktops or am working on it.
I made Corwin a desktop out of the Lion's Arch lion statue on the cliff and changed it a bit to look white instead of gold.
I made a really cool desktop of the Dwayna Statue, and I love getting scenic shots of the game, there are places that are so pretty!
I made Corwin a desktop out of the Lion's Arch lion statue on the cliff and changed it a bit to look white instead of gold.
I made a really cool desktop of the Dwayna Statue, and I love getting scenic shots of the game, there are places that are so pretty!
Kershent
I don't mind post-searing Ascalon much. The ominous, post-apocalyptic feel suits me well. And holy crap, those crystals look amazing! It's not my favorite place, but I didn't find it too dull. The missions there, though, were craptastic compared to the later ones.