3D in Browser

[Perry]

I have been looking for ways to do 3D games through the browser and it seems that some people are using Javascript. Does anyone know if/how that would work? I don't mean extreme high end 3D stuff, just a representation of your character and the world in 3D. If not that then what are some other options are out there for this?

[SpiritWebb]

The only thing I have seen so far using 3D, is Flash (there is a program out there that you combine with flash that lets you create a 3d world, but I don't remember the site) and then Unity which creates the True 3D.

Otherwise, unless someone else knows, I believe thats it and your limited to 2D isometric. Though I could be wrong. Just what I have learned as I searched...thats all that I have found.

[hallsofvallhalla]

straight javascript is not the answer.

Unity3d, - very easy to place a model and make a web player script...very easy and its free

Flash - not free and semi difficult but very powerful and everyone has flash player

O3D - Googles new 3d API, not complete but still usable and free

Shockwave - not free but very kewl

[Perry]

Thanks for the quick replies! I am leaning towards unity. All I would really need from it would be the graphics and input. I was thinking of using PHP for calculating attacks and such and just having a mysql database hold everything. Do you guys think that would be the best approach? Unity for graphics and input, php for calculations and stuff and mysql to store it all?

[hallsofvallhalla]

i was thinking the same but i am not sure how much integration you will get from unity to the server code. Mysql would be possible buy you would hae to run the php from the mysql updates from unity...at least i think.

[Perry]

I might do some experimenting when I get back from the trip. If you try it and figure anything out let us know and I will let you guys know what/if I get anything going.

[ZeroComp]

I am working on a sort of hold the line zombie game and I plan on putting it in the browser so thanks for posting this

[towcar]

Cough"Unity"Cough