Subj : Re: v4.0
To   : sinister x
From : Tracker1
Date : Sat Sep 10 2005 01:35 pm

sinister x wrote:
>> 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 (: ).

LOL.. well, either way, should be interesting at the very least.. :)  Me, I'd 
be happy with a 2d screen that updates about every 30 seconds, maybe changes 
colors, or scrolls so it doesn't stay the same too much..

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