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Graysire
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Posted: 25th Feb 2014 05:05
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How would you go about making a camera similar to Mario cart? I don't need specific code, but I do need a structure for it
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BatVink
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Posted: 25th Feb 2014 08:46
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I wanted to suggest SET CAMERA TO FOLLOW to you, so I Googled it to check the Syntax before posting. The result was a very useful thread...

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=123485&b=10

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wattywatts
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I think even if I was going to make a fps I'd still use the set camera to follow command. Just makes everything look professional.

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Mobiius
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I wouldn't use set camera to follow for an fps. I'd just position the camera at the player location. Why complicate it?


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Posted: 26th Feb 2014 21:47
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Quote: "I wouldn't use set camera to follow for an fps. I'd just position the camera at the player location. Why complicate it?"


It can be a good idea. Set the parameters tight and you'll get a nice acceleration/deceleration effect with no calculations required. Doing it this way, you make your character position the same as the camera rather than the point you are using as the camera destination.

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tiffer
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Posted: 27th Feb 2014 11:39
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How about this for simplicity.
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Position then camera on the player.
Rotate it the same way as
player
move camera backwards.

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BMacZero
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Posted: 27th Feb 2014 20:05
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Quote: "How about this for simplicity.
(pseudo)
Position then camera on the player.
Rotate it the same way as
player
move camera backwards."

I've done this, but SET CAMERA TO FOLLOW also adds some nice lerp on the rotation like Batvink mentioned. Plus, it's arguably simpler - just one command .

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tiffer
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Posted: 28th Feb 2014 17:53
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My way gives you the potential for more control

I await your retort

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BMacZero
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Well, you just have to weigh your needs. If SET CAMERA TO FOLLOW does exactly what you need, you use it. If it doesn't, your write your own. Not here to say that any one solution is the be-all end-all of third-person cameras (though Shadow of the Colossus' implementation is pretty spectacular ).

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