CrashMan on 31 October 2008
| Hephaestos said: Never... do you imagine what real life means? it's the ability to zoom in infinitely and still see details. |
That is, if there is ever a need in a game to zoom in infinitely. And where is it shown that matter can be zoomed in infinitely and still have new detail? The only thing I know that definitely does that are fractals, which are abstract mathematical models.
For the vast majority of gaming purposes, you will only need to zoom in as far as a Human's eye resolution, which isn't all that spectacular. The real problem is modeling chaotic imperfections that are in reality and having the interact realistically. I would say 10 - 15 years before its indiscernible, and it will be done on PCs (in a tech demo then a game) before its ever done on a console.
 I am a Gauntlet Adventurer.I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You? |
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