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I went bowling with some mates the other day, a break from the severe amount of revision I’ve been doing these last few weeks! :-P
Anyway, while I was there I wandered over to the area with the arcade machines. As I approached I saw someone playing a Time Crisis type game, only he kept moving about as he played. I thought to myself what a wally he looked, until I got closer and I could see what was really going on.
The arcade machine had a metal bar above where the player stood, this had motion detector type things on, so when the player ducked, the character in the game ducked. I don’t know if any of you lot have seen this, but it looked well impressive!
How it worked was there was a bar above your head with sensors in, and there were some on either side, built into the cabinet. These just sent out a signal, and triangulated your position that it then transferred into the game.
I was thinking how this could be transferred into home console gaming. It would be quite easy. You’d buy the game and lightgun if you don’t have one. The game could come with the four sensors, which you’d put around you into a square, these would work put your position.
You could use this set-up to play Time Crisis/House of the Dead style games, where you move around in a pre-determined route. But what would be better was if it could be brought into a GE/UT/Q3 style game. Imagine playing UT, someone shoots at you and you can actually duck for cover, pop your head round the corner, all in your own front room!
Could this be made any better? Of course, link two machines and play multiplayer with your mate. 2 consoles, 2 light guns, 2 telly’s and two sets of sensors. The machines could easily be linked together, the PSX could handle a link cable, and the X-Box is coming with an Ethernet port, I believe the PS2 is having one as an add-on as well. If you don’t buy the add-on for the PS2, you could probably connect via the USB ports, it wouldn’t be as quick but it may still work.
There are some downsides of course. At the moment the technology is quite expensive. As with all things electronic, the price is coming down all the time, it would probably be viable in around a year or so. Second downside is that it only works in 2D, up/down and left/right, this isn’t a real hassle as you could use a button to walk forward, but it would detract slightly from the game. Also, you’re still looking at a telly, so everything you see is in 2D.
All in all, it’s not quite the VR thing everyone thinks of as the FoG, but it would be available before VR, and it would certainly enhance FPS games!
Any thoughts?
Anyway, while I was there I wandered over to the area with the arcade machines. As I approached I saw someone playing a Time Crisis type game, only he kept moving about as he played. I thought to myself what a wally he looked, until I got closer and I could see what was really going on.
The arcade machine had a metal bar above where the player stood, this had motion detector type things on, so when the player ducked, the character in the game ducked. I don’t know if any of you lot have seen this, but it looked well impressive!
How it worked was there was a bar above your head with sensors in, and there were some on either side, built into the cabinet. These just sent out a signal, and triangulated your position that it then transferred into the game.
I was thinking how this could be transferred into home console gaming. It would be quite easy. You’d buy the game and lightgun if you don’t have one. The game could come with the four sensors, which you’d put around you into a square, these would work put your position.
You could use this set-up to play Time Crisis/House of the Dead style games, where you move around in a pre-determined route. But what would be better was if it could be brought into a GE/UT/Q3 style game. Imagine playing UT, someone shoots at you and you can actually duck for cover, pop your head round the corner, all in your own front room!
Could this be made any better? Of course, link two machines and play multiplayer with your mate. 2 consoles, 2 light guns, 2 telly’s and two sets of sensors. The machines could easily be linked together, the PSX could handle a link cable, and the X-Box is coming with an Ethernet port, I believe the PS2 is having one as an add-on as well. If you don’t buy the add-on for the PS2, you could probably connect via the USB ports, it wouldn’t be as quick but it may still work.
There are some downsides of course. At the moment the technology is quite expensive. As with all things electronic, the price is coming down all the time, it would probably be viable in around a year or so. Second downside is that it only works in 2D, up/down and left/right, this isn’t a real hassle as you could use a button to walk forward, but it would detract slightly from the game. Also, you’re still looking at a telly, so everything you see is in 2D.
All in all, it’s not quite the VR thing everyone thinks of as the FoG, but it would be available before VR, and it would certainly enhance FPS games!
Any thoughts?
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As i've said. You wouldnt actually run around, it would only work in 2D, thats one of the problems with it.
I don't think it would cost *that* much more, people pay £60 for games now, CBFD is a good example, im sure the package could be put together for that sort of price.
I don't think it would cost *that* much more, people pay £60 for games now, CBFD is a good example, im sure the package could be put together for that sort of price.
i don't think that having sensors around the room where you play is a good idea. what if you're playing and run into something!
it waould also prove quite costly for the buyer and difficult to set up and put away.
it is a good idea in arcades because of all the room but not in your own home unless you are rich and have tonnes of room.
it waould also prove quite costly for the buyer and difficult to set up and put away.
it is a good idea in arcades because of all the room but not in your own home unless you are rich and have tonnes of room.
You've just had a kid right?
Read your last post Meka with that thought in mind
*s*
"I see filth in everything."
Read your last post Meka with that thought in mind
*s*
"I see filth in everything."
My problem with this is that it involves moving your whole body.
I mean, how much effort is that?
When I play games I sit. My hands and fingers move, and the rest of my body just sits.
If this was available I'd actually get some exercise.
Hell, I might even work up a sweat!
I am lazy. I don't want to have to move. You know, if I had the money to support myself, I really wouldn't get out of bed some days.
I once stayed in bed, for 38 hours. Man, I was tired!
I mean, how much effort is that?
When I play games I sit. My hands and fingers move, and the rest of my body just sits.
If this was available I'd actually get some exercise.
Hell, I might even work up a sweat!
I am lazy. I don't want to have to move. You know, if I had the money to support myself, I really wouldn't get out of bed some days.
I once stayed in bed, for 38 hours. Man, I was tired!
We may call ourselves S.A.L.A.D
I know its a bit of a stupid name, but its the first letters of out first names.
Anyway it's along way off yet, at least a couple of years.
What languages can you prgram in? Can you program the Motorla chipsets?
I know its a bit of a stupid name, but its the first letters of out first names.
Anyway it's along way off yet, at least a couple of years.
What languages can you prgram in? Can you program the Motorla chipsets?
what company? I might need a job in a few years...
:P
:P
Ok, i'll make it my company's first project when we set-up after uni.
Well make sure you send me the prototype, and I will give it a 'Seal of Approval' and full review...
"At the moment the industry is so volatile"
Well, you're right, but if you'd taken notice of what i said, it probably wouldnt be able to be released for at least a year.
By that time the market may not be that volatile.
Anyway, it can be done, as it has been done.
I could probably make it to be honest with you, its not as difficult as it sounds.
Well, you're right, but if you'd taken notice of what i said, it probably wouldnt be able to be released for at least a year.
By that time the market may not be that volatile.
Anyway, it can be done, as it has been done.
I could probably make it to be honest with you, its not as difficult as it sounds.
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