I'm torn on it, personally. I agree that a stylized art style holds the test of time much much better. But I also really love the new PBR materials and realistic looking frames. We're going to experiment with Udon and non-Udon styles. Maybe even try to mix it a bit...Udon style characters in realistic frames. Might work, might not. Might look like Appleseed (the CGI version), which would be cool.
Personally, I think that Overwatch's art style would be best for Ember. It is a nice style, pretty realistic and cartoony at the same time 
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Exactly.
I think a more stylized character design is the way to go. WoW demonstrated the longevity of this approach, and had to update their graphics only after more years than most MMOs live and die. Facial expressions are also more visible on stylized facial features.
There are also psychological factors speaking in favour of more cartoonish designs, but that discussion'll get very dry and theory-heavy quickly.
I think a more stylized character design is the way to go. WoW demonstrated the longevity of this approach, and had to update their graphics only after more years than most MMOs live and die. Facial expressions are also more visible on stylized facial features.
There are also psychological factors speaking in favour of more cartoonish designs, but that discussion'll get very dry and theory-heavy quickly.
Exactly.
I think a more stylized character design is the way to go. WoW demonstrated the longevity of this approach, and had to update their graphics only after more years than most MMOs live and die. Facial expressions are also more visible on stylized facial features.
There are also psychological factors speaking in favour of more cartoonish designs, but that discussion'll get very dry and theory-heavy quickly.
I think a more stylized character design is the way to go. WoW demonstrated the longevity of this approach, and had to update their graphics only after more years than most MMOs live and die. Facial expressions are also more visible on stylized facial features.
There are also psychological factors speaking in favour of more cartoonish designs, but that discussion'll get very dry and theory-heavy quickly.
It does remind me of FF, somewhat.
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Hehe. Your brain tend to fill in blanks and make associative connections. Meaning you'll have an easier time relating to stylized avatars.
Meaning you'll have an easier time relating to stylized avatars.
It does lack emotion, but in general i kinda see the similarity. It still remains pretty Pixar to me. A mix between anime, reality and Disney.
