Bethesda texture pack vs Skyrim HD 2k Textures

[photospheric]

So, Bethesda has released the creation kit along with a free DLC texture pack.

 

I'm currently using this: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=607

 

Is there any word as to which is actually nicer looking?

 

Thanks!

[kingtitan]

Well, while there are merits to both, ultimately it is your own personal decision!

[Bealdwine2]

Well, while there are merits to both, ultimately it is your own personal decision!

I agree, it's a subjective thing but note that the official pack is the original textures at higher resolution, whereas many HD mods are actually new textures at higher resolution - actually it can be more than that but let's keep this simple

 

Which is better (you prefer) is still personal choice however ;)

[jseong88]

for me beth's hd texture gives much better performance (about 20 -30 fps compare to 2k hd texture) and look relatively fine.

[rgx02]

Is there a comparison screenshot somewhere? Id like to see the differences begore downloading either one.

[SubjectProphet]

Eh, the game looks good period. Lol, hard to decide.

 

Bethesda's looks slightly better, mainly because it details more than the HD 2K textures do.

[elderiii]

The Bethesda textures help to reduce the blurry effect that you get if you stand closer to walls, trees, furniture, etc. ingame. Now things look just as good 2ft away as they do 20ft away. Whereas before, it was downright painful to stand 3ft away from a wall and stare at it. ;) I haven't downloaded it on my desktop, but on my laptop, it is an improvement over "Vanilla" soley due to the increased size of the textures. It also is a small enough performance hit that I can use it on my laptop, which is a definite plus. It does not seem to affect Ground textures, stone roads and dirt are just as blurry as ever. Other than that, it's pretty good.

 

On my desktop, I will most likely be avoiding this, because the new textures that some of the modders are making are at least 3x prettier and of better quality. If you have a system that can handle the Modder created texture packs, then by all means use them instead of the Bethesda textures. If you have a weaker/older system, grab the "Official" textures and go club a giant for me. :D

[EnterSevenSeven]

There are many textures that 2K does not cover that the official texture pack does. Having both active is the best option.

[scot]

I unpacked the textures I wanted from the official HD pack and then installed the HD 2k textures, the modded textures are still better than HD bethesda ones.

[nosisab]

There are many textures that 2K does not cover that the official texture pack does. Having both active is the best option.

Sadly it is not, the Pack is ESP controlled so it forces the use of the BSA textures over those on the /data ... what for it's time plays havoc on body and face textures... be prepared for a real mess if using them.

 

To me for now, the solution is disabling the two ESPs from the pack until a real solution to the "problem" is found.

Edited February 7, 2012 by nosisab