Re: [tuxracer-devel] Speed Boosts

[Troy C. Jr. <dr...@so...>]

>
> > Now, I do have one problem... It seems textures are stretched within the
> > engine with no apparent way for the course developer to alter them. My
> > bulls eye texture (directly drawn onto a copy of the snow texture) gets
> > stretched out to a size of about 3x3 or 4x4 (In relation to course map
> > pixels). Would it be feasible to allow texture stretching values to be
> > defined within the course script?
>
> We're in the process of re-writing this portion of the engine.  We're
> still testing different approaches, but the idea is to make the
> transitions between the different terrain types smooth.  Depending on
> the approach we use, we might have to impose constraints on how textures
> are "stretched out" on the terrain, so making that definable in the
> course script probably might not be possible.
>
> So I guess my answer is: I'll get back to you on that. :)

Understandable. I'm happy to hear that smooth texture transitions are in the
works. I suppose, then, that I should modify my question: If I were to
release my map for the current release of Tux Racer, how many texture pixels
can I get for each pixel of the map? Unless the next release is in the near
future, I was hoping to share my new map with everyone soon. =)

> Some great ideas there! I especially like the ideas of damage and
> "special" modifiers for terrain.  We probably also need a "paddling"
> modifier -- i.e., how well can tux paddle on this surface (I'm currently
> using the friction coefficient but that allows tux to really scoot on
> rock, which isn't right).
>
> Thanks -- I'll keep your suggestions in mind as we continue development.

I'm glad you found them useful. I'm not a terribly good programmer at the
moment, so I'm afraid the best I can do is suggest. =) When I get some time,
I'll try to nose through the source and see if there's any way I can help.
This is a project I'd really like to support if I can.

Troy Corbin Jr.