Prototype Project - need modelers/mapmakers

Here is the project description. Anyone who feels like they can contribute please e-mail dmyshkin@yahoo.com .

The concept of Virtual World in summary is to create a virtual shopping environment. The final product will allow users to have a virtual representation of themselves in the 3D environment. The environment will be similar to shopping malls today. Vendors will pay to have a virtual store placed in the mall. Users will be able to interact with one another, objects within the stores, and engage in gaming and other simulation activities.

At this stage, all we are looking for is a prototype. The prototype is the final step in securing the production capital. We expect the prototype to be very "rough cut," giving only a sample of the basic concept being presented. The prototype will be scrapped for production, so no attention should be placed on the future usability of the software or models created.

Prototype Specifications

The Virtual World Prototype must be capable of running on a Pentium 3 with 512mb of memory and 32mb of video memory.

The Virtual World Prototype must provide the following functionality:

o Interface using Head Mounted VR Glasses w/Earphone, Right Handed Glove, and Microphone
o The ability to walk throughout the world and interact with "at least" 4 additional users (5+ total)
o Users must be able to stand or sit
o Users must be able to communicate verbally
o Users must be able to see a representation of their hand when the glove is raised
o Users must be able to touch and "activate" items within the world using the glove
o The world must provide a mirror for the user to view their reflection
o The character model skin must be able to change showing the dawning of new clothing

The Virtual World Prototype Environment must include:

o 3 rooms
o 1 Board Meeting Room with the following items
- Large Table
- Chairs
- Projection Screen
o 1 Hallway
- Assorted Objects (no need for interaction)
o 1 Retail Store
- 2+ Product Displays
- 2+ Clothing Articles (Shirt, Pants, etc.)
- 2+ Packaged Objects (boxed item, etc.)
- 1 Mirror
- 1 Checkout Counter
o 2 Character Models
o 1 Male
o 1 Female

The glove is the P5 glove. The link to that is here:

http://www.essentialreality.com/

They have an SDK. I am seeking individuals to build the world and the objects and to integrate the glove. The timetable for the project is 1.5 months. This is just a proof of concept, it doesn't have to look finished, complete, or attractive, it just has to *work*.

-D