What are some software packages available to provide 90% of the avatar functionality for my games? My favorite is xbox's Avatar system (but I want it in my PC games).
I need the ability to customize the looks of a person (body, clothes, etc...).
A:
They're all custom systems so I doubt a single SDK for that very purpose exists. Sure if you want to make a game which uses XBox' avatars there's an SDK/API for that provided by Microsoft but as far as I know, none exist as a ready-to-use package.
Esko
2008-12-28 18:30:21
I don't expect to get the Microsoft version, but surely there has to be a product out there that I can integrate in my game...
Jason
2008-12-28 18:42:19
+1
A:
The November XDK (Xbox Developer Kit) contains an avatar API, but it's use is restricted from what I understand. The game using it must carry an E rating. Getting access to the XDK isn't an easy OR a cheap direction.
Your other option is to develop on the XNA platform, but the avatar functionality isn't available yet. It's already been submitted as a suggestion, but at this time, there isn't any information on as to if or when it will be available.
EDIT: Just re-read your post and realized that you're looking for an alternative. I'm not aware of any pre-built packages and will most likely require you to roll-your-own.
invenetix
2008-12-28 18:44:22
TravisO
2009-01-21 20:13:46
+1
A:
looks lile miieditor.com was shut by Nintendo ..
there's some info here on Mii editors .. some source code is available .. not much to get excited about tho ..
and then there is the open-source MakeHuman project .. which is totally the other side of the spectrum :)
Scott Evernden
2008-12-28 19:40:16