05: navigable environment

goal

construct an environment using as many of the nodes and techniques we have talked about as feasibly possible. Remember that 1 unit = 1 meter.

requirements

do not create an environment which attempts to disorient and confuse the viewer. Ensure that the answer to all of the following considerations is 'yes':

examples

  • Chillicothe Courthouse  Samantha Steele
  • "Want Money?"  Arunachalam Somasundaram
  • Maze Game  Josh Smith

    criteria

    your grade will be calculated using the following form:
    success achieves goal; meets requirements
    framerate measured on class machine, camera moving
    complexity quantity / amount of detail in models, textures, sounds, scripts, etc.
      -vs-
    filesize size of all assets, wrls zipped
    effort attention to detail and understanding
    novelty cleverness, fresh approach
    awe incredibleness
    score

    submission

    create a web page called task05.html that embeds your vrml file. Copy task05.html and all associated files to a folder named task05 in your class directory in your home area.  Pay attention to capitalization in file and directory names.  Test the link from the student work web page and make sure there are no problems. Make sure your vrml file will work correctly on the machine we will be using in class.

    due date: thursday, february 10, before class.