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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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I use low settings because the glare on foxtrot and nimbus is terrible. Also low effects allow u to spot cloaked units easier
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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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I use ultra cause I have a pc that can do it.
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Low settings allow you to see cloaked units better. Ultra settings allow you to see Protoss buildings better.
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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
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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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Dominican Republic627 Posts
i play medium settings, looks good and not as bad as low.
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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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United Kingdom31935 Posts
Whatever I feel like on the current day
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51507 Posts
do what feels most comfortable to you. don't be persuaded by what others use.
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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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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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+ Show Spoiler +bind your graphics settings to alt+f4 so you can toggle on the fly
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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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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.
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i use high textures and very "special" settings:
+ Show Spoiler +
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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On September 23 2014 00:45 Thieving Magpie wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2014 21:38 Ovid wrote: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.
I don't think these are relevant advantages/disadvantages that will affect your gameplay. I used to play on low but medium looks much nicer and I'll stay with that.
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I use the highest settings possible. Would much rather have a pretty visual experience than benefit from the very small bonus of seeing cloaked units easier.
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I play for fun so I always have the graphics at max because it's a more enjoyable experience. I know you can miss stuff and it be a distraction but I don't care. I have much more important issues holding me back (like not being able to macro and micro properly lol) than some shiny graphics and fancy death animations.
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Shaders: Low
Everything else as high as possible.
I think many things look way too shiny otherwise. The colors actually look nicer this way too.
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wow I say this thread is great, I need it badly. I root for this: [All low gfx settings srsly everything low] = [High fps] = [Best]. Your mileage may vary, of course. Spanishiwa does the low gfx thing and it works for him. On Bnet you are going more for performance and less for imagery.
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On September 23 2014 01:26 virpi wrote:i use high textures and very "special" settings: + Show Spoiler +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.
How'd you do that? I wanna try it as well, my colorblindness is pretty strong and when there's a lot of stuff it becomes blurry for me.
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On September 22 2014 11:35 Thieving Magpie wrote:
Low settings allow you to see cloaked units better. Ultra settings allow you to see Protoss buildings better.
i still say its from people to people different ...
on high i can see every stealh unit better then on low quality
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What I really want is just a definite 100% FOR SURE answer on what setting(s) is best to see observers.
I always get different responses :<
Like, with pictures!
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On September 24 2014 05:14 Drake wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2014 11:35 Thieving Magpie wrote:
Low settings allow you to see cloaked units better. Ultra settings allow you to see Protoss buildings better. i still say its from people to people different ... on high i can see every stealh unit better then on low quality
It's more about the smoothness factor. Low settings doesn't smooth out unit texturing as much as ultra so it is objectively less hidden. But individual skill sets vary. Some people can see smooth movement better than jagged movement.
I think there is technically a perfect storm in settings for maximum visibility of cloaked units but it's still pretty meh.
I can guarantee none of these are actually relevant in trying to make it to masters/GM.
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Low everywhere, except for death animation (can help you sometimes, came back to your ling and see their bodies burn: maybe hellion  ). In ultra or high some battles can be difficult to understand with explosions and everything.
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