The 3D Sprite object in MMF isnt for making 3D games, it's more so you can insert 3D logos and things.
For example, if your selling an MP3 player, you might like to insert a 3D model that a user can rotate it and have a look at the player from all angles.
The Mode7 object is quite good, there was a 3D game sent in a while back that was made with it, and that ran quite fast. It's faux 3D in that you dont use 3D objects, but rather place 2D sprites in a 3D world to give the impression of 3D (kind of like Duke Nukem 3D and other games didnt use real 3D). Still gives quite a good effect.
Mike
"Now I guess we're... 'Path-E-Tech Management'" -Dilbert
From what I saw of it at last years convention, it looks set to be extremely promising. Of course, what was shown was in the extremely early stages, but what was demonstrated: A custom camera engine! A system where, you lay down the base terrain, then you add increments, and then your player can be controlled on it. That's what was mentioned, and there was a demo of it. My only worry is that it'll end up being like the 3D Gamemaker and be very limited in its capabilities.
Has anyone here heard of 3d rad
Thats nice and simple (To an extent), Fairly powerful (If you have time), And it came with a nice pack of graphics, fx and objects.
Only problem is that the engine is kinda poor.
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17th June, 2003 at 02:27:11 -
3d rad is now outdated. You can download it for free as abandonware. It is fully functionall, but it looks pretty dodgey.
"(kind of like Duke Nukem 3D and other games didnt use real 3D)"
'real' 3D? please define that for me.
"Say you're hanging from a huge cliff at the top of mt. everest and a guy comes along and says he'll save you, and proceeds to throw religious pamphlets at you while simultaniously giving a sermon." - Dustin G
Real 3D = Full 3D. You know, like Warcraft 3 or GTA 3 or C&C: Generals. DN3D mainly used well.. illusionary 3D coz the comps back then didn't have the power to really process all the polys.
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