Monday, April 14, 2014

Outline for the Third Term Paper

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas – Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx8y2dc5nWg
·      The rain is given no effort
o   Just scattered lines falling randomly
o   No consistent angle of the raindrops’ path
·      Made with computer effects
o   Too simple and plain
o   There is no variation
o   They used one set velocity, angle, and frequency
·      The rain is barley noticeable
o   The rain drops are spread out
o   Low frequency
·      Not realistic
o   Too much strobing
o   Raindrops look white
o   Look like rice
o   Too scattered
o   No loss of traction on ground
o   Splashes aren’t real
o   Sounds less natural


Grand Theft Auto 5 – Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6a_kHQIvUA
·      Rain is paid attention to
o   Light rain and heavy rain
o   Consistent angle of the raindrops’ paths
o   Angle is changed from perspective
o   Very believable
·      Made with computer effects
o   Very detailed with variations
o   They used multiple velocities, angles, and frequency for a different settings
·      Rain is very noticeable
o   The flow is more natural
o   High and low frequencies throughout the game
·      Very realistic
o   Effects the gameplay
o   Makes things wet and slippery
o   Cars lose traction
o   Footsteps and tires splash puddles
o   Sound more natural



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