DOS demo that used "ellipsoid" technology?
category: general [glöplog]
helloworld: speak english..
hello: Correct. Behold, conics!
First case when the sphere is in the exact center of the view, second case otherwise.
First case when the sphere is in the exact center of the view, second case otherwise.
Ecstatica was using static camera angles. So, they were able to use a lot of precalculations for ellipsoid rendering.
Unfortunately, I haven't watched that DOS demo. But I'd like to watch it if someone remembers which demo it is.
Unfortunately, I haven't watched that DOS demo. But I'd like to watch it if someone remembers which demo it is.
Hello: It doesn't. At least using the traditional projection.
heres a more modern approach to ellipsoid rendering:
http://www.farrarfocus.com/atom/
No tech details but it shows the potential.
http://www.farrarfocus.com/atom/
No tech details but it shows the potential.
Well, I don't have any news about the demo, but did you know that there was another game in development which used ellipsoid technology calle Urban Decay? The project was stopped, unfortunately. What a shame, because it looked so damn good. Also Estatica II was in development, but I can't remember if it was ever released.
Ecstatica II was released because I have it :)
auld: super cool :D
