I wanted to post about the spells visuals in the game and how they are inconsistent in quality. Every new patch comes with new visuals for new effects, dungeons, trinkets, and now we have Hero talents.
What puzzles me is the lack of investment in existing spells and how some are left with outdated visuals. Now, before you all flame about some of the questionable visuals we got (Shaman’s lightening and ascendance forms, etc.) there are some visuals that are used by both classes and NPC’s with the latter having more updated graphics (i.e. consecrate in Priory dungeon).
Other examples:
Warlocks (I main Warlock):
- Dimensional rifts look outdated. We have the pet portals to use.
- Imp pet fel fire bolt is still a blob from TBC
- Soul Fire fel version is the old pyroblast visual
- Malefic Rapture needs a visual overhaul
- Haunt is a low res blob
Shadow Priest:
- Power Word: Shield is still a light version instead of shadow
- Dark ascension purple wings look silly
Mage:
- Blink/shimmer needs an update
- Mage portals are not like those in the portal rooms. Why not?
I know animators have different styles and the aesthetic of the game has slightly changed over time, but please, please invest in what you have and make the quality good.
Also, I know people like some of the old visuals, and that’s great, but the core game needs to have the same attention as new content.