HumdrumPie on 03 May 2014
I don't believe cloud computing will have any effect on graphics or frame rate. It could be used to make npcs smarter and keep track of various changes in the world. All the changes in the world could be handled in the cloud from NPC schedules and possible migration from town to town, to entire economies and the price of goods. A game could even take into account the actions of all players.
All that being said, making a single player require online elements is risky. I also find the possibilities exciting if done right. Please don't think graphics and frame rate because I think you'll be disappointed.
