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TGE and TGB working together?

by Darin Malcom · in Torque Game Engine · 10/03/2007 (9:03 pm) · 3 replies

I purchased TGE a few years ago, and due to lack of time and a clear game plan I have only done a few of the tutorials. I recently have increased my free time, and have a particular game in mind. However the game is mostly a 2D card game with a small stationary window displaying two characters fighting in 3D. I downloaded the TGB demo, and realized that the 2D elements of the game could be accomplished very easily with TGB. I know anything is possible if I have the source code for TGE and TGB, but I was wondering if anyone has already undertaken the combining of the two to basically create a GUI for TGE in TGB or to drop a small TGE window into a TGB game. Or maybe I would be better off just using the TGE Gui editor. I would appreciate any suggestions or thoughts on the subject.
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Associate David Montgomery-Blake
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#1
10/04/2007 (6:19 am)
It used to be much easier than it currently is. You used to be able to drop it into your TGE project (or vice versa) and compile. Now there have been a significant number of changes to both engines that it is a rather sticky position. You can, however, use DTS models in TGB. They will not have any fancy lighting effects or such, but you can use them.

Torque Owner Darin Malcom
#2
10/04/2007 (7:34 am)
Thanks for the info. Of course it prompted a couple more questions. When using a DTS model in TGB can you still use DSQ animations, and mount points? Also any chance you know of a tutorial or resource where DTS models are used in TGB.

Torque Owner Darin Malcom
#3
10/04/2007 (7:40 am)
Sorry I answered my own questions with a quick search. If anyone else is looking to accomplish the same thing here is a link to a tutorial on DTS shapes in TGB.
tdn.garagegames.com/wiki/Torque_2D/T2D_3DShapes