March 22 Update

Jayson · March 23, 2018 at 7:20 PM

Update -- March 22, 2018 - Added a command line parameter “-lodfull” which forces the game to render using higher resolution models.

What exactly did this provide? I figured it was to improve the graphics of the characters, but then remembered we had that option in towns and outposts already. My guess was that we can see higher res details in the environment at greater distances but when taking a screenshot to compare, I didn't really notice a change. So anyone know exactly what the update was for specifically?

Thanks in advance.

MaxBorken · March 23, 2018 at 7:28 PM Official Post

When you take a screenshot the client is pre-configured to temporarily boost your settings to the highest your computer will handle for a split second to capture the best possible resolution for the shot.

Jayson · March 23, 2018 at 8:57 PM

Well you learn something new everyday. Love finding out stuff like that!

Regarding my question though, was I correct in my assumption about the higher resolution environment, pertaining to distance?

MaxBorken · March 23, 2018 at 9:21 PM Official Post

To be honest, I only learned that today!

Have a look at DrStephenCW’s Reddit thread on this. He says it way better than I could.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/co…ameter_lodfull/

Dodd Bless · March 23, 2018 at 9:55 PM

Quote from MaxBorken

When you take a screenshot the client is pre-configured to temporarily boost your settings to the highest your computer will handle for a split second to capture the best possible resolution for the shot.

I don't think this is directly related to the new command, my understanding is that this option shuts off the lod/occlusion effect where a flat image replaces 3d models at a certain distance - I'm guessing to increase performance

I believe the high-res screenshot thing has always been a feature?

Krschkr · March 23, 2018 at 10:52 PM

This screenshot feature has been around for years. Can't tell whether it worked like that in the first years, because I did not play back then.

Iaerah · March 27, 2018 at 12:33 AM Official Post

Quote from Krschkr

This screenshot feature has been around for years. Can't tell whether it worked like that in the first years, because I did not play back then.

As far as I know, it has always been this way.

Used to be GW saved screenshots in BMP by default, easily took about 10 seconds for a screenshot back then - loading all full 3D models and the heavy file format was taxing back then.

cosyfiep · April 3, 2018 at 4:24 PM Official Post

another update on the 2nd of April...performed server maintenance ....

March 22 Update

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