hmm, the modeller is trying to fudge it with facial animation flex controllers, however this solution is not really desireable.
If I was to use a sprite, I would prefer to use a sprite that doesn't always face the screen. Is it possible to make sprites not face the screen? this way I could maybe cross them so they look more convincing. Not sure if anyone has seen the sprite trails in the game eve-online but all beams and sprite like looking things are actually composed of more than one flat face, more like an X. cheers Ian -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Edwards Sent: 04 July 2005 14:55 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [hlcoders] ideas on making an expanding orb If I understand the concept of rigid bodies correctly, there isn't going to be any way of doing this at all without faking it (like with a sprite). Ian Warwick wrote: >I need to code an orb that expands over time, but not quite sure how to >approach it. > >I am after some ideas on how I could achieve this, I was thinking of >using a model, but there seems to be no way to dynamically resize a >model, sprites are an option but I don't feel a sprite would look that >great in the context I need it to be in. > >If anyone can give me some ideas, I appreciate it greatly. > >regards > >Ian Warwick > > > >==================================================================== >This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error you are on notice of its status. Please notify us immediately by return email if you are not the intended recipient and delete this message. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of FusionPeople Ltd. > >FusionPeople Ltd may monitor outgoing and incoming emails and other telecommunications on its email and telecommunication systems. > >======================================================================= >This message has been checked for all known viruses by MessageLabs, The service does not scan any password protected or encrypted attachments. FusionPeople Ltd accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. > >_______________________________________________ >To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: >http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders > > >__________ NOD32 1.1160 (20050701) Information __________ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders ==================================================================== FusionPeople Ltd may monitor outgoing and incoming emails and other telecommunications on its email and telecommunication systems. ==================================================================== This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error you are on notice of its status. Please notify us immediately by return email if you are not the intended recipient and delete this message. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of FusionPeople Ltd. FusionPeople Ltd may monitor outgoing and incoming emails and other telecommunications on its email and telecommunication systems. ======================================================================= This message has been checked for all known viruses by MessageLabs, The service does not scan any password protected or encrypted attachments. FusionPeople Ltd accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
