Subject: Virtools 2004-03-30 - By Taumel
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> - As the Physics Pack is based on havok, how much better is it than
> Directors? Or, is it better?
It's better, as it's the havok 2 engine - soft bodies, a lot faster etc.
See havok site for infos.
>
> - The AI Pack. Is there any information on exactly what it contains? Other
> than a* ;-)
Have a look on their side. I personally haven't checked it out yet.
Pathfinding is included in the standard package. :O)
>
> - How is the development community? I really like the Director ones (as in
> you guys * blush*).
Dunno as i'm also new to virtools since last week, so i'm also a newbie! :O)
But i guess there is also a community there...
>
> - Do you find Director more time saving to develop in, over Virtools?
Since now i haven't stumbled over the dirty little things which can make you
project a pain.
All is easy going till now. But as i'm new to virtools i would take my
advice with care.
As always it depends on the project.
Virtools is not a common multimedia software.
It's more specific for 3d stuff. It's 3d-authoring, sdk (write you own dlls)
webplayer...
But in the 3d field it's much better than director.
So if you want fancy graphics, more complex projects, more speed, xbox&pc
it's virtools.
If you're doing small things, have less budget or existing director code to
use i would go with director
If you want a swiss knife go with director i would say.
If you have a complex 3d only project, i would suggest virtools.
Have a look at their website, there you will find some good infos to get a
small overview.
some more pros from my point of view:
- very good help
- 3d authoring in development out of the box
- profiler which tracks performance bottlenecks
- 3d sound with sound cones
- ...
Exporting Support is given for:
- 3dsmax
- maya
- lightwave
And an important aspect for me was, that i was TIRED of BEGGING macromedia
for a 3d upgrade anymore!
This software reminds me of having fun again and not feeling like: I wanna
play with the toys of the big boys but i only have director.
Greetings,
taumel
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