Looks like Crytek is going to include more sample content in the near future as well: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/218947/What_separates_CryEngine_from_its_competition.php
The art pipeline from Max/Photoshop into cryengine is actually really nice after you learn it, very quick to update something and see the changes in engine. Same with the lighting see the changes right away without build times. A lot of functionality within the material editor too. I agree they really need to step up their…
This sounds like "Ooopppsss, community not happy, this was to rushed! We need to catch up Epic ASAP" Non the less, I wish you guys best. More competition never hurt end users. Guys. I can give one advice. Look at what is Epic doing, and just stop being so secretive, and disconnected from community. Just play open cards.…
Honestly, from the lack of effort Crytek has made for its community over the time since they put out the free CDK. It's been pretty non-existent. As it shows clear as daylight with the recent EaaS plan for the engine. No full clarified written documentation that fills in the holes. Nothing of sample content for beginner…
The issue with Crytek is... They think they have so awesome tech, they are so awesome, that people should beg to be able to use their tech and beg to get some info about it... At least that is my feeling, when I look at what is going on. All these secrecy, like they are scared someone might steal their ideas or something..…