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2D graphics that look 3D

by Rhys Sellars · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 04/26/2008 (9:21 pm) · 3 replies

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone knows how to create 2D graphics/sprites that look 3D in Torque Game Builder?
If so, what programs would I use to create this effect?

I ask this as I want to make a 2D game, but to give it a more natural feel, I want the objects to be 3D.
eg. When the character turns around, his whole body turns, not just flips around in a blink of an eye.

Cheers,

Rhys
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Torque 3D Owner Ron Kirkland
#1
04/26/2008 (10:01 pm)
My first thought is that you could use a 3D modeling app (3DMAX, Milkshape, etc) and create an animation sheet with many snapshots as you orbit your camera view around your target... The more snapshots you take during the transition, the more natural and smooth the turn would be..

Torque 3D Owner Isaac McRobie
#2
04/26/2008 (10:53 pm)
Rons suggestion is exactly what I do, model, rig, animate, render. Good luck.

Torque Owner Rhys Sellars
#3
04/26/2008 (11:34 pm)
Thanks, this is what I thought had to be done, I was just thinking of the early SNES games like Yoshi's Island etc. where those characters smoothly moved around.

Thanks again.

Rhys