Anyone have a smart/easy way to track a 3d object in cam/screen space?

I'm wanting to basically do this..

http://zachberry.com/blog/tracking-3d-o ... -three-js/

With a standard C2 Sprite, tracking a moving Q3D Object.

edit --

ah I see this has been discussed a little..

Page 167 - QuaziGNRLnose said--

[quote:2we5is7z]for the 2D/3D projection thing, there's no built-in method to get the view-space coordinates or projection matrix. Generally that's supposed to be what you use Q3D sprite for.

If you know javascript/sdk you can modify Q3D easily enough to give you what you need, just look at the tick2 function for Q3D bone where the debug text is displayed and you can add some new expressions that use a similar process. I'll look into adding it for the final update i'll do, but no word on how long that'll be.

If anyone has done this already, please pm me. Otherwise I'll be having a go at it myself..

Incidentally, the specific reason I want this, rather than just using the Q3DSprite, is that my Q3DRendering is being done at a lower resolution than my C2 Layouts. I want my HUD overlay to be super crisp, while my Q3DMaster is fine at a lower resolution.

Updated the compilation images in the first post to include all the games entered 01-04.

#Shmupjam 05 is LIVE! celebrating the best of the 16-bit era shmups!

Look out for our game 'Air Blaze' which will be a classic styled side shoot-em-up in the vein of "AeroBlasters"!

Any help in spreading the word about shmup jam greatly appreciated!

Cheers all,

Will definitely be checking out the other C2 Ludum Dares!

Here is ours.. created by our Art Director from scratch in the 48hrs.

play here..

Kitty Wings

,

killing with cuteness!

Details:

I intended to do a combo Ludum Dare + Shmup Jam, but I haven't got round to the shmup bit yet. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy">

It's Construct 2 (Created from scratch in the 48 hrs), a fair bit of photoshop time, some quick Sfxr, and a free pixel art font base "04b30".

*Play in web browser (html5)*

I started out going for Sonic(visually) meets Parodius.

Things didn't quite work out the way I imagined. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy">

Chuck milk bottles at the enemies to pacify them. Unconventional?

Race through the course collecting stars,

If you have enough speed your magic wings appear(usually) and you can launch into the sky for some 'would be' shmup action - maybe in the future. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile">

Hope you enjoy!

-kb

P.S We'll be continuing to update this over the next few weeks. If you are interested, follow us on twitter —

P.P.S If anyone happens to have worked on something with shmup mechanics. Feel free to submit it to our shmupjam later this month.

http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam04

Update to the first post with a neat compilation image of the games created for wave 01 & 02.

Wave 3 has just finished, head on over to the game page to check them out.

http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam03/games

WAVE 4 HAS BEGUN!

http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam04

Be sure to check out our own C2 prototypes, Orbitron & Mech Zone Commando. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy">

http://gamejolt.com/games/shooter/orbitron/47525/

http://gamejolt.com/games/arcade/mech-z ... ndo/57137/

ShmupJam 02

is underway!

help spread the word.. tweet/post/note about it, challenge or team up with your friends!

Would also be great to go up against guys on the other frameworks.

We know C2 is the fastest and best tool for the job!

Awesome! Mission Complete!

3 Cool Construct 2 Shooters.

• Space Inferno
• Ion Insectum
• Neon Invaders

Who is in for round 2?

Grimbarian That's really cool! Nice replayability with the branching story, and the boss concept is a neat design. Lots of potential there.

If you package it up into a zip you could easily put that in on the current ShmupJam page! We'll feature it on our list as well!

DARTH Crusher Still 35 hours left! Bags o Time!

Hey all, there are still 2 days left to sneak in an entry on the

ShmupJam 01.

Plenty of time to bosh together a classically inspired Shmup!

You could use the project ‘template: Top-down shooter’ to get you started..

But, getting the basics down can be done from scratch with just a couple of sprites and behaviours.

Would love to see a few more submissions showing some support for C2.

Cheers all!

Somebody Yeah us too!

We have dabbled in several prototypes with shmup mechanics so it will be a great opportunity to consolidate some of our designs and release some of the ideas.

Hey All,

We have been wanting to start a thread that would be centered around best practices for creating Shmups, Shoot-em-ups, STGs etc.

Would love to hear from people who have had a go at creating them, thoughts on best practices with C2 etc.

Also we have a Game Jam (of sorts) running all the way through 2015.

**UPDATES**

Wave 04 has been completed!

Check out the games here..

We have updated compilation images for the work created in jams 1-4. Many Construct 2 game entries within these.

Wave 04 Games – http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam04/games

Wave 03 Games – http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam03/games

Wave 02 Games – http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam02/games

Wave 01 Games – http://jams.gamejolt.io/Shmuproom01/games

Many C2 Games in there including our own work,

Space Inferno][Orbitron][MechZoneCommando]KittyWings

**Shmup Jam Wave 05 is underway! Celebrating the greatest shmups of the 16-bit era. Open to all!

http://jams.gamejolt.io/shmupjam04

Jam Idea

We hope this will be the first jam of many focused on shmup creation.

For the first jam the theme is the origins of the genre - think Space Invaders, Galaxian etc.

This is to start us off easy as we consider an attempt at a shmup a month for 2015.

There is a little more information on the jam page.

The rules are fairly open for this jam.. it's not really a competition, just for fun.

Create something retro looking, modernise a classic.. If you find yourself with a free weekend, perhaps simplicity could be the key to getting in a quick submission.

You have a whole month per jam, so plenty of time.

If you are into this genre, or simply just want to give it a go, we'd love to see you there.

You might also check out our Shmup community over on deviant art the Shmuproom, which has all kinds of inspiration on it too.

Post in the comments if there is any interest on this.. or this may well end up being a solo jam. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy">

About Us

We are Buko-Studios we create graphics and games professionally, and we invite anyone with an interest in shmup action games to join along with us on this Jam.

We will be offering some help where we can, with some guides, and our thoughts for creating a classic style shmup.

Treasure Chest — Now for sale in the Scirra Store!

https://www.scirra.com/store/royalty-free-graphics/treasure-chest-120

• A closed idle[1 frame].
• A closed idle 'glint' spritesheet[8 frames].
• An opening animation.[8 frames]

<p>See it in action here->http://www.buko-studios.com/Demo/ChestOfGold/</p>

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Shiny Coin — Now for sale in the Scirra Store!

https://www.scirra.com/store/royalty-free-graphics/shiny-coin-121

<p>Simple 8 Frame Coin Spin with 2 Glinting animations.</p><p>See it in action here-></p><p>http://www.buko-studios.com/Demo/ChestOfGold/</p>

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