Turn Based Grid System

JohnnyBread · Post by **JohnnyBread** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:44 pm

Hello, I'm fairly new to C++ and have never used the Irrlicht engine. I would like to start though. I was wondering if the Irrlicht engine could be used to create a turn based 'grid' type game (think x-com).

Thanks

Tyn · Post by **Tyn** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:10 pm

I am doing exactly that with 2080, check out the source code. Hopefully it can help you. Maybe you'd like to help out? I am using X-Com as the model for the tactical section, stuff like destructable terrain etc.

warui · Post by **warui** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 12:47 am

@JohnnyBread
It's definetly suitable for such a game. I'm currently working on Laser Squac remake.

@Tyn
Have you seen Silent Sotrm ? Game is greate and terrain (walls, roofs, etc) destruction system is awesome. I just want to know how they did it. Probably by dynamically changing the mesh.

Tyn · Post by **Tyn** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:58 am

There's more than one way to skin that cat. The way I am using is having each wall be a 1mx1m block and if a shot hits the wall then it is removed and replaced by a destroyed model. There are other was but this is by far the quickest. It also makes pathfinding a lot less of a headache.

I haven't actually played Silent Storm, I may take a look at it.

warui · Post by **warui** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:58 pm

Yes, it's easy, but results aren't good (visualy). And you should definitly try Silent Strom.

Tyn · Post by **Tyn** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 5:06 pm

If you have good models then wall blocks can be pulled off. I think my buildings look OK and I have a decent destroyed model that doesn't look too bad.

xhrit · Post by **xhrit** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:15 am

tyn, what about the z axis? the best part ov xcom[A] is raiding an office building loaded with pack charges. the whole building comes down (killing everyone inside!)

warui · Post by **warui** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:52 am

So who's bigger threat to citizens, x-com or aliens ?

Tyn · Post by **Tyn** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:34 pm

Oh yes, I will be having the fully destructable buildings just like in Apoc. The floating building thing in the first two was really annoying

I used to kill all the citizens so they didn't get in the way, lol. The score barely goes down and it stops those bloody Chryssilid things turning them.

xhrit · Post by **xhrit** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:05 pm

ok, so now you got me really interested. when did you say you were going to compile a version w/selectable vid modes? I wanna see if it will work under wine...

Tyn · Post by **Tyn** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:17 pm

As soon as I can. It's the next thing on my priority list, first I have to try to get my map editor at least in a semi working state and then I will make a semi-new release ( lets just call it 0.0.3.5 ). If the map editor progresses somewhat I will package that along with it. I hope to get this finished by Sunday, this week.