It's a high-res screenshot thread (1680x1050 and above, ctrl+v here)

[Stormwaltz]

I'd been playing Oblivion maybe two weeks when I installed all of these. I still don't know much about the technical stuff underpinning the game. Fortunately, most of the modders include very comprehensive installation instructions.

I suspect what you need is in section 4 of the Readme -- "Archive Invalidation."

Due to a bug in Oblivion, texture replacements such as those included in this mod will not display correctly unless you take some extra steps to force Oblivion to use them. Unfortunately, Oblivion has major problems loading many replacement textures even if you use an ArchiveInvalidation.txt file (which is the current common practice). This topic is far too complex to explain all the whys, hows, and wherefores here, so we'll stick to simple instructions for known solutions that work well at the moment.

You'll need to download Oblivion Mod Manager and follow the instructions in the Readme. You won't need any specialist knowledge, just click the buttons Qarl says to. That's what I did, anyway -- it seemed the easiest process.

[Venkman]

Right, ok, that was the part that gave me pause, particularly when they say their method is better than the "usual" method which I also wasn't familiar with

I'm still a bit leery* of this computer, after the hassle its given me of late. And the problems I had in Oblivion were of the oh-shit-did-I-blow-the-videocard variety (hard locks, screen oddities, etc). So instead of trying everything at once, I'll just focus on Qarl/OBMM.

* And btw, wtf is up with people saying "weary" over the last few years in regards to having trepidation about something?! It's leery or wary. Otherwise you're tired.

[Mrbloodworth]

[Dion]

Don't use fucking ImageShack. Get DropBox, TinyPic or Photobucket. That said, the new class looks pretty cool (Warden or whatever it's called).

[schild]

Also, x720 and x768 isn't high res. Don't use Sky as an example. His once high-tech TV is practically CRT outdated now. Practically.

And yea, Imageshack is not awesome. Ad hell, loads slow, and is annoying as piss.

[Malakili]

Will you people stop posting LOTRO screens, you are going to make me resub.

[rattran]

And no, I don't know why there's a rainbow at night. I blame the filthy Hobbitses.


Ooh, a frog!

[Yegolev]

[Stormwaltz]

Will you people stop posting LOTRO screens, you are going to make me resub.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY-Vna1ba5o

[Yegolev]

[schild]

[NiX]

I'm a beast!

[Malakili]

Medic is credit to team.

[Yegolev]

Nice streak, Red.

[Margalis]

Ooh, a frog!

Sitting on a see of bad texture tiling.

[schild]

THIS FREAKING GAME.

[Yegolev]

Ooh, a frog!

Sitting on a see of bad texture tiling.

That's the primary complaint I have about LotRO landscapes.

[rattran]

Ooh, a frog!

Sitting on a see of bad texture tiling.

Normally hidden pretty well by grass, which I've turned off to spot crawlers easier.

[Sky]

Same thing in EQ2, I love the flora but keep it off for harvestables, shinies and low-to-the-ground critters.

[Yegolev]

Ooh, a frog!

Sitting on a see of bad texture tiling.

Normally hidden pretty well by grass, which I've turned off to spot crawlers easier.

I use floaty names.  Everything is VERY OBVIOUS.

EDIT: Back on track:

[schild]

I feel like all the hours I put into TF2 were just working towards this screenshot.

[schild]

Can I has wallpaper? Yes you cans.

[lac]

Overlord 2

[Yegolev]

Oh, damn, I'm getting that ASAP.  Looks like they are singing carols.

[Jerrith]

Left 4 Dead with laser sight upgrades enabled.

[Yegolev]

Uh... what's that hanging down between.... nevermind.

[Yegolev]

[Stormwaltz]

Fun hint: try talking to the pub crawl NPCs after every drink. They have lines for each beer you've drunk. The ones at the later taverns have more slurred dialogue than the ones at the beginning.

[tmp]

Not to mention the last guy who has already passed out by the time you get there and can't talk at all.

These Anno screens look stunning btw, best use of depth of field in a game i've seen like, ever.

[Yegolev]

[schild]

Wow. That does look terrible on your computer.


Edit: (and I turned my graphics down a bit because Field of the Dead is a hog)

[Yegolev]

I clicked on the "HIGH" button and it gets better, but I still need to fiddle with it, perhaps.  Too bad I can't run it in DX10, the shadows look like I'm on the moon.

[Dion]

This is how it should look

[Strazos]

I hope these are old screenshots, and not a sign that you are actually playing Conan currently.

[Dion]

I hope these are old screenshots, and not a sign that you are actually playing Conan currently.

What are you gonna do about it 

No, the pictures are not mine. They are from some thread in the Gaf but they look pretty damn good, especially for a MMO.