Star Trek Online VFX Lead on updating visual style of the IP

I really dislike the art style, from everything I have seen so far. As a matter of fact, it just sort of looks like the same exact style and character models as Champions, but with a Trek layer added to them. The ship models look good, albeit a little cartoony. As for space, it is WAY to busy - it just doesn't look like space at all. IMO, of course.

Granted, these are the choices they have made, and I realize you can't please everyone. But at least in my case, I won't be playing STO, based on what I have seen thus far - and it disappoints me to no end to say that, being a lifelong Trek fan. Yes, the art style and character models make THAT much of an impact on whether I enjoy a game. Shallow, maybe, but I just can't get into a game I hate to look at.

Pogger, EVE has also come a long way since it's release in 2003, and continues to improve. The space environment in STO in the latest screen shots look good still a little over lit, but Trek has always been that way. I'll admit some of the early ones did not look too good: lighting (contrast/brightness), textures, no shadows, etc.

I'm with Neurotic, going to wait until release or if I get into Open Beta to see. Stills and Vids from EVE don't look as good as seeing it in-game.

We'll find out soon enough friends, and if she's good, the Romulan ale's on me! If not, well, it's back to the tech manuals and DVD box sets for me.

I agree, I was hoping more for an EVE look to the space elements of the game. This game has a lot to prove, like Star Wars Galaxies did. I will definitely play, but I hope it doesn't turn into another Age of Conan or Warhammer Online - and start 'consolidating' servers after a year due to lack of players.