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gameplay wise, low graphics or ultra/extreme?

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Anziel
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada4 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-22 02:10:19
September 22 2014 02:09 GMT
#1
I dug up those 2 threads that I've personally used in the past.

Advantages with graphics settingsThread #1
Graphics settings the pros useThread #2

And as I couldn't find anything close to recent from either googleing or searching on TL.net, I would like to know what's the most used or best graphic setting?

I've known that certain settings were used in the past for tournaments, that some pros intentionally lowers their settings to have a less *Clogged* screen.

But what as of now? Does it actually makes a difference? What setting do you guys use and for what reasons? Thanks for your inputs.
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Xinzoe
Profile Joined January 2014
Korea (South)2373 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-22 02:18:28
September 22 2014 02:14 GMT
#2
I use low settings because the glare on foxtrot and nimbus is terrible. Also low effects allow u to spot cloaked units easier
DinoMight
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States3725 Posts
September 22 2014 02:21 GMT
#3
I hear some people use low settings to make it easier to spot cloaked units.

Personally I just enjoy the game more with the graphics settings up so I have everything maxed out.
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HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
September 22 2014 02:22 GMT
#4
I use ultra cause I have a pc that can do it.
Thieving Magpie
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States6752 Posts
September 22 2014 02:35 GMT
#5
Low settings allow you to see cloaked units better. Ultra settings allow you to see Protoss buildings better.
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mikumegurine
Profile Joined May 2013
Canada3145 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-22 02:43:22
September 22 2014 02:39 GMT
#6
minor thing but higher graphics settings allow you to see what protoss units are being warped in

so for example warping a dark templar, sentry and zealot, you can differentiate between them so you can focus fire as they warp in

whereas on low setting, all warped in units use the same graphic
klipik12
Profile Joined March 2012
United States241 Posts
September 22 2014 02:54 GMT
#7
I use low everything but high textures, because I want to have the game run as fast as possible but still look somewhat nice. Low textures are painful to my eyes. Still can't get above 30 fps though...
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hellokitty[hk]
Profile Joined June 2009
United States1309 Posts
September 22 2014 02:58 GMT
#8
Hybrid graphics.
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BonitiilloO
Profile Joined June 2013
Dominican Republic627 Posts
September 22 2014 02:58 GMT
#9
i play medium settings, looks good and not as bad as low.
How may help u?
Arghmyliver
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1077 Posts
September 22 2014 03:04 GMT
#10
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/442848-hybrid-settings-20

Hybrid Graphics

Really a matter of personal preference, but the Hybrid Graphics thread does a good job of explaining the pros/cons of different settings.
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eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
September 22 2014 03:09 GMT
#11
On September 22 2014 11:39 mikumegurine wrote:
minor thing but higher graphics settings allow you to see what protoss units are being warped in

so for example warping a dark templar, sentry and zealot, you can differentiate between them so you can focus fire as they warp in

whereas on low setting, all warped in units use the same graphic

I think this is the biggest thing about higher graphics levels.
Force fields are also easier to see at higher graphics settings.
I also like how units leave some debris when they die. It's not much, but I think it gives a bit of information on what just died which is a bit useful.
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GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
September 22 2014 04:30 GMT
#12
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GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51507 Posts
September 22 2014 04:40 GMT
#13
do what feels most comfortable to you. don't be persuaded by what others use.
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kaluro
Profile Joined November 2011
Netherlands760 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-22 12:23:36
September 22 2014 12:22 GMT
#14
On September 22 2014 11:22 HeeroFX wrote:
I use ultra cause I have a pc that can do it.


Very interesting.

I have a 512GB SSD (Mx100)
I5 2500k @ 4900mhz
8gb memory
2x ati HD6970 crossfire and overclocked.

And I cannot maintain >60fps in big battles at 1920x1080.
I am curious what kind of monster PC you have that allows you to keep your framerate up in big battles.

On September 22 2014 13:40 GTR wrote:
do what feels most comfortable to you. don't be persuaded by what others use.


Why would someone reinvent the wheel, when there are others out there that have created the optimal graphics settings to find a fine line between best gameplay advantages and graphics?

On the same line of your post, you could say that someone should use the build he feels comfortable with, not something others are using.
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NandiniTeam
Profile Joined September 2014
India2 Posts
September 22 2014 12:35 GMT
#15
how do u find Max 3d?
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Ovid
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United Kingdom948 Posts
September 22 2014 12:38 GMT
#16
On September 22 2014 21:22 kaluro wrote:

Show nested quote +
On September 22 2014 13:40 GTR wrote:
do what feels most comfortable to you. don't be persuaded by what others use.


Why would someone reinvent the wheel, when there are others out there that have created the optimal graphics settings to find a fine line between best gameplay advantages and graphics?

On the same line of your post, you could say that someone should use the build he feels comfortable with, not something others are using.


How? There's a right or wrong in the game of starcraft but not a right or wrong on what appeals to the eye/is most comfortable to play with.
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orvinreyes
Profile Joined June 2007
577 Posts
September 22 2014 12:44 GMT
#17
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bind your graphics settings to alt+f4 so you can toggle on the fly
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Thieving Magpie
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States6752 Posts
September 22 2014 15:45 GMT
#18
On September 22 2014 21:38 Ovid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 22 2014 21:22 kaluro wrote:

On September 22 2014 13:40 GTR wrote:
do what feels most comfortable to you. don't be persuaded by what others use.


Why would someone reinvent the wheel, when there are others out there that have created the optimal graphics settings to find a fine line between best gameplay advantages and graphics?

On the same line of your post, you could say that someone should use the build he feels comfortable with, not something others are using.


How? There's a right or wrong in the game of starcraft but not a right or wrong on what appeals to the eye/is most comfortable to play with.


Because different graphics settings literally changes the way some units/buildings are seen.

Low graphics means you care about spotting cloaked units. High graphics means you care about being able to tell apart Protoss warp ins and buildings. Those are both tactical advantages that you can only have by going one way or another--can't have both advantages.
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Moonsalt
Profile Joined May 2011
267 Posts
September 22 2014 16:05 GMT
#19
I really think cloaked units are easier to see on maxed settings rather than low 0.o, people like low settings because of simplicity and/or higher fps if your PC isn't that great.
virpi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Germany3599 Posts
September 22 2014 16:26 GMT
#20
i use high textures and very "special" settings:
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reason: my eyes are very sensitive to light, which means that I can't play on bright maps. since I've switched to the full-black settings, my skill kind of skyrocketed, because I suddenly was able to micro properly.
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