Just wanted to say hi to the Blitz3D part of the community, because I bought Blitz3D a few minuted ago. Normally I use BMax but I got a job, a walkthrough through a barn that is going to be completely modernized. The main reason why is bought Blitz3D is probably the reason why many desperately want BMax 3D ;) My walkthrough has to be compatible with really antique (four years and older) hardware ;) So, even if MiniB3D would be fast enough, I would have too much trouble having to explain how to install openGl, getting the rights and so on, so maximum compatibility is asked.
Now I am just wondering, are there any 'must have' modules which would help me? I will be doing lightmaps a lot, what about vid-card memory? DDS sure, but let's say I have to deal with a 64 MB card, how big am I allowed to have my textures? Can I provide several texture sizes? Any things I should be aware off? I am thinking of having the doors open physically or would a simple animation be safer? Is there a way to record a path within the walktrough easily while walking, for later use and creating screenshots every frame? Is direct avi export possible? What about AntiAliasing? Are bumpmaps ok for old cards?
I guess that's it for now ;) but I won't be angry if no ones answers to this bulk of questions :) I hope to be allowed to post some wip in the showcase.
Now I am just wondering, are there any 'must have' modules which would help me? I will be doing lightmaps a lot, what about vid-card memory? DDS sure, but let's say I have to deal with a 64 MB card, how big am I allowed to have my textures? Can I provide several texture sizes? Any things I should be aware off? I am thinking of having the doors open physically or would a simple animation be safer? Is there a way to record a path within the walktrough easily while walking, for later use and creating screenshots every frame? Is direct avi export possible? What about AntiAliasing? Are bumpmaps ok for old cards?
I guess that's it for now ;) but I won't be angry if no ones answers to this bulk of questions :) I hope to be allowed to post some wip in the showcase.