Something I've noticed (and I'm sure everyone has) is that the screenshots by Ironclad are superior then the graphics we see in game. Why is that? It might be a camera problem.

(on 1680 x 1050, full graphics)

Here is as close as you can get when focused on a unit...



...pretty boring.

Now this...



...is omg-in-your-face.

Now I see what you mean, Ironclad, when you say your textures are something in the thousands x thousands pixels! Holy crap we're missing out!

You should lessen the zoom restriction so that we can get in-close and personal with your beloved ships.