Re: [Algorithms] explosions through walls

[Mark W. <mwa...@to...>]

I distribute the raycasts over a number of game frames, and yes its just
possible to outrun an explosion if there are numerous objects in the way ;-)
As the explosion particles and animation etc. occur over time it seems
reasonable for the damage to be applied over time to numerous entities. I do
raycasts to a maximum of 4 entities per frame for any one explosion. YMMV.

The more of your game you can distribute over multiple frames, the more
consistent your frame rate will be, so its also a good thing from that point
of view. Note that raycasting is by no means the best method, as an enemy or
the player can be shielded from an explosion by a thin pole or somesuch
which obviously isn't ideal.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MH...@bl...>
To: <gda...@li...>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 5:33 AM
Subject: RE: [Algorithms] explosions through walls


> was wondering if there are numerous enemies that there is a way to do it
> with more performance..?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glenn Fiedler [mailto:gl...@ir...]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 10:46 AM
> To: gda...@li...
> Subject: RE: [Algorithms] explosions through walls
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>
> the standard hack approach is to check the line from the center of the
> explosion to the enemy for any obstructions. dont apply the damage if you
> find any.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MH...@bl... [mailto:MH...@bl...]
> Sent: Wednesday, 1 September 2004 3:27 AM
> To: gda...@li...
> Subject: [Algorithms] explosions through walls
>
>
> do you know where you can get best algorithm for making it so explosions
do
> not collide with enemies through walls
>
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