Re: [Plib-users] plib for a game...

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>>3) crystal space has more functionality:
>>     *      a decent software renderer
>
>We have one too, namely Mesa :-).

hehe.. True.  The difference between the "tux" demo between sw and hw
rendering is tragic on a 400mhz cpu though.  After compiling crystal space
run "walktest".  I'm still amazed at how well it works without using the
option "video=opengl" (which tells it to use Mesa/GLX).  The quality
(especially walking right up to objects) isn't nearly as good as the
hardware renderer, but the performance is very acceptable.

>>     *      more file loaders
>
>Which do they have?
>Looking at their site, I just see two (3DS and MD2).

I was definitely wrong here, especially after reading the previous email.
The biggest advantage I've seen so far is the "map2cs" converter.  Is
there anything in the works for plib like a map2ssg?

Maybe my real question is this:  What is the most common method for
designing complex worlds for plib?  What world builder tool is often used
in conjunction with plib?  I know it could be done in 3ds, but I'm
wondering if any of the special purpose area builders can be used as well.

Thanks for everyones suggestions.
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Brian Hayward