CGTalk - Dynamic Rendering with Reactor!

Mathew Everett

12-21-2004, 10:33 PM

I have been dying to learn Reactor since Max 6, now I have the chance to learn the program. I have been playing with creating a roller coaster. I have hit many bumps in the processes. I have managed to get as far as making a basic shape flow thru a basic track with out falling off anymore, or shaking like a convulsion. However, I am having troubles in making a cart that will slide down the track. I can get a basic object to work. Nevertheless, when I create something more elaborate it seems to get stuck on the track. In addition, I would like to try to make multiple objects link together for a smooth transition. I have been successful in getting two objects linked together but not three or four or even five. If anyone can help me in this task or point me in the direction to go please let me know. I am trying to learn new things that will help me reach my game development goal in the near future.

Here is a few links to what I have completed so far

Very basic dynamic of what I am doing “past this problem”

http://www.matheweverett.com/problem2.avi (http://www.matheweverett.com/problem2.avi)

Very basic dynamic of what I am doing “past this problem also”

http://www.matheweverett.com/Problems3.avi (http://www.matheweverett.com/Problems3.avi)

This is a generic track just trying to get the shape to go around.

http://www.matheweverett.com/Final.avi (http://www.matheweverett.com/Final.avi)

Thanks

Mathew Everett

http://www.matheweverett.com (http://www.matheweverett.com/)