[M-dev]Re: false bridges

[N R. <nr...@ma...>]

> I think Myth does this same thing too; it's based on a 2D terrain engine, if
> I've understood, and characters are flat models exactly like Marathon's ones
> (but not bridges...).

To clarify: Myth uses a 3D terrain engine, with 99% of objects being sprites
(units, trees, rocks, thrown shields, gibs) and true-3D models that interact
with the terrain. These are actual polygon models, and make up things like
steep walls, most bridges, tall columns, large statues, etc. In Myth:TFL
(the first one), the bridge on the first level, Crow's Bridge, was created
by raising the terrain in that area at a steep angle, and then using shadows
and texture to hide the fact that it was "fake". The railings on the bridge
were models. In Five Champions, the bridge was a model. In Myth II, the
bridges were mostly real models, such as that on Gonen's Bridge. These
models did have some limitations, but were essentially true 3D (you could
walk under them, etc.) The point is that the use of 3D models in Marathon
could be used to the same effect, provided that the ability to walk
on/through models was provided.

Cheers!
Nick