Subj : Re: v4.0
To   : Tracker1
From : sinister x
Date : Sat Sep 10 2005 01:34 am

    
 > imho 3D interfaces are overrated... I mean 3D skins are cool, but rendered
 > out 2D, so less overhead.. not that a modern vidcard can't handle most of
 > it it's still overkill imo. -- Michael J. Ryan -

If it makes you feel any better it'll be some nice 2d overlays on a 3d scene. 
(: SERIOUSLY, it's not that much overhead, the only overhead is in how much 
geometry you use, and a simple 2000-3000 poly model doesn't take THAT much. 
You should theoretically even be able to still get 60fps on a 450mhz (and yes, 
I've seen it before, I made a game that ran still at 40-50 fps after all 
interfaces and models on the scene, AND sound). The 3d will be particularly 
nice for statistical graphs and what not.

I am going to try to code this for varying levels of detail. Like a really low 
poly version for systems that can't handle 3d very well, and then a highly 
detailed version for systems that can support pixel shaders and the like (come 
on... I want some Tron 2.0 glowing effects (: ).

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