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From: "Nathan Miller" <kiryu@aol.com>
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Subject: WorldMaker Program Update
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 11:16:52 -0500
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This is just to let everyone know about the update of my WorldMaker program
(3D level editor).  The specs are finished and it is currently importing PSX
3D file formats (TMD and RSD).  I have decided on using OpenGL only with
GLUT (a OS independant windowing system built on top of OpenGL).  This means
that you will be able to run WorldMaker in Windows 95/NT, OS2, SGI, and
Linux.
I am also bumping up the release date because I do not have to deal with
Windows specific code.  I am giving myself a liberal 4 months, with Alphas
and Betas to be tested within that time.  That should give me enough time to
code the PS side of things too!
If you haven't heard, WorldMaker will support the following:

1) 3D Terrain- defines where the player and other game characters can walk
and where they cannot walk.  Also provides solid ground flaging.

2) Objects- location, labeling, definition, and condition/effect of objects
in the 3d world.

3) Characters- location and definition of both enemies and friends alike.
Includes strength (hp) and other attribute definition.

4) Scenes- Still thinking of whether or not I will impliment this feature,
it will import  a TOD animation and allow for a scene (like in FF7) to be
played out to watch using the games 3D engine.  I have a lot of cool ideas
for this one, but I don't know if everyone will be able to use it, unless I
code a TOD exporter from some 3D program (I have been thinking about it).

5) I also have been thinking about defining a spline path for the camera, I
have no reason to use it as I believe my cameras will be based off of the
characters position, but it might be useful to someone else.

Anyway, have to get coding....

If you have any suggestions or comments, post them or email me at:
KIRYU@aol.com

Nathan Miller
Ryu Ki Software