Patrick Moench  pmoench@ucsd.edu
December 4, 2003
UCSD CSE 167
3D Computer Graphics

Final Project
  3D Environment
  Mouse control
  Map Reader


First I created the map reader and the function to display the map.  This
allowed me to get an idea of how the coordinates were going to work out.
Anyway, next I looked into how to move around in the world using the techniques
we used in previous projects.  I had to do some work on paper to get the right
equations.  Then I went on to using mouse controls to look around.  I got some
help from www.gametutorials.com for that part.  After putting the mouse control
in, I decided that I didn't like the jagged movement, so I changed how the
movement was controled.  Now it's very smooth.  After working everything out, I
worked more on the map.  I should have taken the time to find some better
textures. And, just before I turned it in and went to class, I changed it to use
time based movement instead of frame based movement. This was something that was
really bugging me and it turned out to be pretty easy to do. The biggest problem
was figuring out what function to call to get the time.


How to use:

  First, get the .zip file and unzip it.
  Run the executable.  If something goes wrong, let me know. (pmoench@ucsd.edu)


Controls:

  Movement:
  
    This might be easier for some of you... the movement controls are the same
    as in Counter-Strike.  Now, for those of you who haven't played cs:
    
    w - move forward
    a - strafe left
    d - strafe right
    s - move backwards
    mouse - controls view
    shift - hold to walk
    control - hold to crouch
  
  Other:
  
    z - toggles wire frame mode
    x - toggles lighting
    c - toggles back culling
    1, 2, 3, 4 - toggle lights on and off


What's Left for the Actual Program:

  I really need to make the movement time based instead of frame based
  I doubt it will happen, but maybe some collision detection
  Ability to go up and down (ie. handle ramps, stairs, ladders)
  Gravity
  Jumping
  And a whole lot of other stuff that probably won't happen


What's Left for the Map:

  I need to add:
    windows
    ceiling
    real doors?
    better textures!
    maybe some furniture