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Noceur · 10/15/2008, 02:08 am

This is a rather geeky question, but I work with 3D graphics and so it's been nagging at me:

Are the character contours made by duplicating the character geometry, sizing it up slightly (along the normals) and flipping the normals of the contour geometry (and changing the material for the contour geometry, naturally)? It sort of looks that way on some characters, like Strong Sad's chin; where the contour geometry for his head would (if my theory is indeed correct) intersect with the geometry of his ample belly.
I would be very pleased if someone on the team could satiate my rampant curiosity.

Also, I have enjoyed the first two episodes very much, just as I have enjoyed Sam & Max. Please continue entertaining us, Miss Telltale Games.

EDIT: I suppose an outline rendered via a shader intersecting with geometry would give a similar appearance. How will I sleep at night, not knowing?!

Thnikkaman · 10/15/2008, 04:45 pm

* Head a splodes*

GaryCXJk · 10/15/2008, 11:12 pm

I think it's less extensive to just flip the geometry than to add outlines using shaders. And I believe the King of Town's beard was a sort of indication they used the former.

Teeth · 10/18/2008, 06:07 am

I think that's how the outlines are done - that's how I'd do them

the_napoleon · 10/18/2008, 06:51 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noceur

This is a rather geeky question,

You are in the right place then.

Noceur · 10/19/2008, 11:08 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_napoleon

You are in the right place then.

It's probably less heavy on the graphics card to use flipped geometry than using shaders, as mentioned. Also less reworking needed on the engine.

10/15/2008, 02:08 am	#1
Noceur Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	A technical question about the character outlines/contours. This is a rather geeky question, but I work with 3D graphics and so it's been nagging at me: Are the character contours made by duplicating the character geometry, sizing it up slightly (along the normals) and flipping the normals of the contour geometry (and changing the material for the contour geometry, naturally)? It sort of looks that way on some characters, like Strong Sad's chin; where the contour geometry for his head would (if my theory is indeed correct) intersect with the geometry of his ample belly. I would be very pleased if someone on the team could satiate my rampant curiosity. Also, I have enjoyed the first two episodes very much, just as I have enjoyed Sam & Max. Please continue entertaining us, Miss Telltale Games. EDIT: I suppose an outline rendered via a shader intersecting with geometry would give a similar appearance. How will I sleep at night, not knowing?! Last edited by Noceur; 10/15/2008 at 02:18 am. Reason: New crap has come to light.

10/15/2008, 04:45 pm	#2
Thnikkaman Yeah, Shut up Kid! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 72	* Head a splodes* __________________ My Sig Is the only Only one who can have some. "Yeah, Shut up, Kid!"

10/18/2008, 06:07 am	#4
Teeth Meh. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 496	I think that's how the outlines are done - that's how I'd do them __________________ ^ Thanks for reading that.

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10/15/2008, 11:12 pm	#3
GaryCXJk Custom User Title User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Zaandam, the Netherlands Posts: 2,147	I think it's less extensive to just flip the geometry than to add outlines using shaders. And I believe the King of Town's beard was a sort of indication they used the former.