Questions about NxOgre

Hi,

I've read the short guide but it doesn't say how much NxOgre takes care of Ogre specific stuff. Is NxOgre used to render objects, or do I still code that myself?

What I would like to use NxOgre for is an application with physics over the network. Is that possible? If I can't use NxOgre without having to render stuff, the answer would be no because the physics will be calculated on the server, which does not render anything.

Another Question: You know Garry's mod for Half life 2, right? There you can attach thrusters to objects. It uses Havok, but can I make such thrusters with PhysX/NxOgre too?

1. Ogre renders the objects but NxOgre tells Ogre to do it. So yes it does, but you can override that and write your own - if you wish.

2. You'd have use PhysX by itself on your server. NxOgre won't really run without Ogre without some serious modification.

3. Yes, it's just a simple force. It isn't hard to do.

Thank you.

2. You'd have use PhysX by itself on your server. NxOgre won't really run without Ogre without some serious modification.

Let's see....maybe I can use Ogre on the server without rendering anything, or is the physics calculation tied to the rendering functions?

I believe there is a Null Render System under development or in discussion for Ogre, but it'll probably be far easier to use PhysX.