3D world 2D characters

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D13t3r
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3D world 2D characters

Post by D13t3r »

Hello,

is it possible to create a game where the world is in 3D, but the characters are 2D sprites?
Like the camera is fixed in a top view and your character is shown as a sprite walking on the game world, colliding with the 3D objects, etc.
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Post by Luben »

Yes
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Post by CuteAlien »

You might want to take a look at billboard SceneNodes.
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Post by D13t3r »

You mean in the wiki?
Which subtopic should I look for?
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Post by slavik262 »

No, in the API and examples.
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