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3d platformer with 2d point of view

I made my first 2d platformer game using java + swing. Now I want to achieve the same gameplay adding 1 dimension. I think this will require opengl knowledge. I know the basics but i don't ...
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How to install java 3d in ubuntu

I'd recently asked a question for getting started in game development from where I was suggested for the book "Killer Game Programming-Java". On the page there is a java 3d program which needs to ...
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3D Location Handling

I am thinking about making a simulator type game that will involve having lots of small objects in a 3D space. What is the typical solution for handling these objects? The first thing that comes to ...
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JOGL2 test compiles, but doesn't execute - help?

I have a problem with JOGL2. My JOGL2Template.java compiles fine, but executing it results in the following error: D:\java\java\jogl>javac JOGL2Template.java <== compile ok ...
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programming light sources in java

I was making a game and I wanted to program light sources but I don't know how to. every where I search it comes up with lightweight java. Can any one offer any help. Its a birds eye view mmorpg. Can ...
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How do I calculate the exit vectors of colliding projectiles?

I'm trying to create projectiles which bounce/ricochet off one another when they collide in mid-air. All projectiles are spherical and have identical size, mass, and speed. Each has two vectors: one ...
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Can you make a 3d game in eclipse java? [closed]

Hello can you make a 3d game like minecraft using java?
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Java 2D Game looks like 3D

i have fair experience with java game programming, i already made a simple mario game (side-Scrolling) i'm wondering how can i make a "Java" Game like that ...
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Converting 2D Physics to 3D

I'm new to game physics and I am trying to adapt a simple 2D ball simulation for a 3D simulation with the Java3D library. I have this problem: Two things: 1) I noted down the values generated by the ...
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Need Ideas for Game [closed]

I've been through a year of programming and have the tools to create a cool, simple 3d game using Java. The biggest problem I have is ideas. When you have no idea how programming works, you want to ...
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How to load 3D models into Java?

Using LWJGL what is the easiest way to load a 3D model to be drawn on screen? I know LWJGL doesn't have built in loading support so I am looking for a small library that would help to load ...
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Method of terrain in a 3d RPG

I am working on a RPG using the JMonkey engine. While I was conceptualizing the map, I realized I would have a problem with the terrain. My problem is this: I want to have a click to move interface, ...
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Can one draw a cube using different method/drawing mode?

I've just started learning gamedev (in particular android EGL based) and have ran over a code from Pro Android Games 2 that looks as follows: /* * Copyright (C) 2007 Google Inc. * * Licensed ...
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How much is java used in 2d/3d indie games? (before/after Minecraft)

I wonder for my own use and curiosity, how popular is Java in indie game development , in 2d and 3d? Are there any good open/closed source games done in java?
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How do I get started with fog type effects in a first person game?

Hey guys, I'm currently using JME3 to learn 3d game development in java, and I have run into a situation. I would like to add fog effects to my games, but I don't even know where to start to implement ...
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Java and Eclipse setup properly, how do I install JOGL or LWJGL?

I have my Java environment installed alongside Eclipse, and I was successfully able to create and run a new project (simple System.out.println("Yay I work!"); I have the OpenGL SuperBible, and I ...
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Killer Game Programming [Java 3D] outdated?

I'm thinking of picking up the book Killer Game Programming by Andrew Davidson, but its pretty old now. I know Java, and I've been messing with jMonkeyEngine for a few days now, but I'm curious to see ...
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What's the best open source physics engine to use with JOGL?

I have a past with jbullet but the existing jogl compatible sources and demos seems uncompleted. I have managed to implement it to an extent but still looking for a better documented engine with more ...
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Where can I obtain the latest stable aggregated builds of JOGL?

I have checked many different sites including jogamp but couldn't manage to find any zipped,rared or jared collection of builds and javadocs.
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Need some advice on a java api to use for a 'presentation display board' - based on game 2d/3d tech

As part of the project i am working on I am looking to produce some software that works on a LCD display (think call center info boards) and displays various graphs (the bars grow etc in realtime, so ...