Realistic water

[Derkaiser]

The problem is that water is a amorphic material, meaning it has curves and it flows. Computer games and what not are based on geometry - straight lines and polygons. We can't even make a graphicly perfect circle (observe anything circular in half life 2, and you'll notice its just a polygon). To create realistic water would involve unbelieveable amounts of polygons. Untill we come up with a way to use curves and parabolic models instead of polygons, we'll have to wait. Not to mention, the physics issue is still a obstacle.


And I dont know any of the computer jargon, so as most of you have realized by now, most of the phrases I used I just made up =P
But I think im close to being right, despite my knowledge of computer graphics is...elementary

 

[CyberPitz]

It would be exellent to see something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj8Vzr8VN10
BUT that would be impossible now... maybe Unreal Engine 4 or something:cheese:

Why is his crotch on fire?!

But damnit hose looked badass.

 

[gunnerboi989]

thats gay, Game Makers push it to the MAX to make it look the best they can do

 

[gunnerboi989]

http://www.amdzone.com/pics/gaming/halflife2/lostcoast/water.jpg

so there to see some maxed out hl2 stuff!:bounce: