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"Jan Walzer" wrote:
> Hmmm ... How 'bout constructing Al as a Particlesystem ...
> with:
> - _many_ small blobs ...
> - _many_ forces between these particles ...
> - these particles forming the body of Al ...
> - and: ..... Particlecollission-detection ..... *tataaa* ?
Hmm, not such a bad suggestion, especially since I already have a particle
system which I could, with some minor modifications, adapt do be able to
handle that. I'll get started right away!
A bonus will be that the particle system can then also be used to simulate
rotating gears and other mechanical components with collision detection. It
will require quite some particles though...
Rune
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After some work on the project, it appears that the particle system would
also be suited to model non-moving things like kitchen-inventory, landscapes
and medium-sized wall mirrors.
Rune
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You have access to a fast computer ?
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"Somehow what you suggest is like suggesting to add drills \ jan### [at] lzer net
to cars so you can drill for oil when you run out of fuel. \
Sure you could do it, but it might not be the most practical > Jan
solution." [Thorsten Froehlich in p.u.p] / Walzer
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That's how God did it .. but his computer is pretty big ...
I mean, look how many particles are in my finger!
== John ==
"Jan Walzer" <jan### [at] lzernet> wrote in message
news:3c399b1d$1@news.povray.org...
> You have access to a fast computer ?
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> "Somehow what you suggest is like suggesting to add drills \
jan### [at] lzernet
> to cars so you can drill for oil when you run out of fuel. \
> Sure you could do it, but it might not be the most practical >
Jan
> solution." [Thorsten Froehlich in p.u.p] /
Walzer
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From: John D Gwinner
Subject: Re: AL walking, stopping and turning - Final 2
Date: 7 Jan 2002 22:51:43
Message: <3c3a6ccf$1@news.povray.org>
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I guess someone has to ask - going to post the source? <G>
Impressive!
== John ==
"Rune" <run### [at] mobilixnetdk> wrote in message
news:3c335999@news.povray.org...
> I've slightly changed the animation. Nothing big - I haven't yet been able
> to make that short step longer - but a few minor changes.
>
> I've made AL chew a gum as Dave suggested, I've made a slight breathing
> motion for him which isn't really noticeably, but which nonetheless makes
> him seem slightly less stiff, and I've modified the ground texture to
avoid
>
> The new version has replaced the old one on my website, so it's available
> from the same place.
>
> Rune
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> POV-Ray Users: http://rsj.mobilixnet.dk/povrayusers/
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"John D. Gwinner" <jgw### [at] dazsicom> wrote:
> That's how God did it .. but his computer is pretty big ...
yeah ... capable of Realtime-Raytracing ...
> I mean, look how many particles are in my finger!
How many ? I can't see them ...
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to cars so you can drill for oil when you run out of fuel. \
Sure you could do it, but it might not be the most practical > Jan
solution." [Thorsten Froehlich in p.u.p] / Walzer
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Wow, great movement!
I give two suggestions to help Al achieve realism (or as real as an alien can get
:-) The first is to make him blink every so often. You did this when he talked
and it really makes a difference. The second is to make him do something when he
stops walking. He becomes so rigid at this point (only his mouth moves) that it
is unnatural. If he swayed side to side, or scratched his head, etc. instead of
freezing, it would look so much better.
I do not mean to sound critical here, but rather point out that well done major
movements (like the walking that Al does) still needs those little things to help
it _really_ shine. If you have the talent (and by the looks of it, you do) you
may as well take it all the way.
MJL
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