Questions on Python-Ogre

Varriount

13-02-2011 22:07:05

Before I start using Python-ogre indepth, for a artificial life type game, I have a few questions, I have tried looking these up in the documentation for the wrapper, But I haven't been able to find any concrete answers.
Here are my questions:

Does Python-Ogre support multi-part models?
I want to be able to dynamically alter a moving characters foot, head, or other part in-game.

Does Python-Ogre support Dynamic textures, or texture tinting?
Again, I want the characters to change dynamically, depending on certain conditions.

And finally, how hard is Python-Ogre, learning curve wise?
Also, and don't shout at me if this is some faux-pass, would Panda3d be a better option for me, as a starting out game developer? I am pretty good at model making in blender, can't afford any of the high end software.

dermont

14-02-2011 06:26:45

Before I start using Python-ogre indepth, for a artificial life type game, I have a few questions, I have tried looking these up in the documentation for the wrapper, But I haven't been able to find any concrete answers.
Here are my questions:

Does Python-Ogre support multi-part models?
I want to be able to dynamically alter a moving characters foot, head, or other part in-game.

Does Python-Ogre support Dynamic textures, or texture tinting?
Again, I want the characters to change dynamically, depending on certain conditions.

And finally, how hard is Python-Ogre, learning curve wise?
Also, and don't shout at me if this is some faux-pass, would Panda3d be a better option for me, as a starting out game developer? I am pretty good at model making in blender, can't afford any of the high end software.


Python-Ogre supports whatever Ogre does:
http://www.ogre3d.org/tikiwiki/tiki-ind ... 20textures
http://www.ogre3d.org/docs/manual/manual_75.html

You may find the learning curve for Python-Ogre a bit steep. You can always download both python-ogre and Panda3d and run the demos to see which one fits your needs; better that way so you can make your own decision. I know which one I would use.