Re: Gaming Engines

From: jonmmorris@aol.comnospam (John Morris)

Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 00:26:39 +0000

MindShift theorized...

<snip>

>Yes. Each combat routine for each game genre is independently built using core
functions that are accessible to all. Then you create small procedures that can
be reused, such as movement, firing weapons etc that are then used by larger
procedures that handle the real flow of combat for that module.

<snip>

This reminds me of a recent story about component re-use in one of my trade
rags titled "SMOP" (simple matter of programming)

It seems the Australians have a flight simulator program to help train their
helicopter pilots.  One of the training managers noted that infantry could
deduce the presence of aircraft based on animals (they tend to run from loud
noises).  So, he asked the programmers to add some animals to the program.

The programmers, dedicated to the theory of component reuse, noted that
infantry also scattered in the presence of enemy aircraft and figured, "what
the hey?".  We'' get some new image and sound files and won't we be efficient?

The Aussies wanted to show off their training simulator to some visiting
American pilots and in the midst of the flight, they came upon a kangaroo herd.

"Let's have some fun, shall we mate?", cried the pilot as he buzzed the herd.

The 'roos scattered in all directions as the pilots and their guests hooted and
hollered.  Then one of the guests noticed that kangaroo heads were popping out
from behind rocks and trees and out of ravines.  And, what was that one
hoisting on his shoulder...?

The screen went blank as a half-dozen Stinger missiles blasted the helicopter
from the sky.

The Americans left with a healthy appreciation for Aussie wildlife and the
Aussies learned to avoid the 'roos which was after all, the lesson to be
learned!

John

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References

Re: Gaming Engines
MindShift Design <teammsd@mindshiftdesign.com>
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:41:04 +0000

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Re: Gaming Engines
MindShift Design <teammsd@mindshiftdesign.com>
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:41:04 +0000