Object Shadows - Not Included Options

[Neela]

Well the main forums were all ablaze tonight over object shadows apparently are not included. For my part I think the game looks great. I played Morrowind for years before I even realized that I had the shadow option turned off. Most games that have shadows I usually turn off the option anyway.

I think shadows do add to what I call "atmosphere" games, like Thief games. Characters cast nice soft shadows.. that is enough for me. For every object to cast a shadow would have been really tough for any GPU to handle in real time. This I know from the rendered pictures I create what a big difference in processing time for pictures with shadows vs. without.

After reading many of the threads in the main forums, I guess I never really even expected object shadows in the first place. Which is why I don't feel too upset with this news.

Can anyone tell me why this is such a big deal for alot of people? Or is it simply that we are to that point where anything and everything we hear about Oblivion will sound negative compared to our hype and expectation for it?

[Proweler]

I assume that it's this just the XBoX version. I assume they do include them on the PC. Am I correct?

[Curly_G_]

I assume that it's this just the XBoX version. I assume they do include them on the PC. Am I correct?

PC and Xbox360 versions are identical except editor, and depending on your PC's spec. They've made that clear several times.
The shadows are not much of an issue to me. See a small black circle on the floor when you throw an apple? Wow! Great. That added 3 months of development time.
I'm sure the rest of the game will more than make up for what's missing and there's always the future. This is only the start of next gen so don't expect perfection yet. If you want Grade A+++ Graphics over a huge, living landscape which fits in the corner of your living room, try a different game maybe?
I'm happy with Grade A++ Graphics and the best gameplay ever.

Thoughts: Why are so many people criticising devs on every TES Forum when the game isn't even out yet? They're pressured enough trying to keep you happy and you complain there's the lack of one tiny little feature such as Dual Wielding...
When the game's out, trust me, you wont care...