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From: Philip Gooch <philg@easynet.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Infinite polygons
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:35:26 +0000
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There's only a finite number of pixels on the screen, so it's about which pixels
you choose to draw.  Beyond a certain distance they might be just plotting pixels
on the screen and shearing and rotating sprite-based primitives to give the
illusion of unlimited polygons.

Steven Osman wrote:

> Incidentally, what computer CAN handle infinite polygons?
>
> Steven
>
> On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 09:24:23 -0000, "Matt Verran"
> <matt@frktl.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >  Hmmm a bit harsh maybe?   I like to see stuff in development rather than
> >finished shots maybe a month before its released, thats why I buy edge. I do
> >think that this "infinite polygon engine" stuff is a bit silly, why not just
> >be honest and say they are using a scaling technology, but I suppose if
> >you're writing/promoting/funding a game you want to hype it.
> >
> >cheers
> >Matt
> >
> >
> >Nigel Critten <Nigel@gameware.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> >news:80a52b$6s2@chuka.playstation.co.uk...
> >> For an Infinite polygon engine doesn't Republic look drab?
> >>
> >> And from the sounds of it a cross between Sim City and Populous, the
> >thought
> >> of playing Bill Clinton is not a nice one :)
> >>
> >> OK so I'm basing it all on what is really just an engine but if that is
> >what
> >> they choose to reveal to the public then that is what they get judged on,
> >> and very sadly the way the industry is going... "LOOK AT OUR GREAT
> >ENGINE...
> >> and please overt your eyes as we shown you the game that runs on it"
> >>
> >> If that confuses see this months Edge.
> >>
> >> Nigel
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >