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SPECIFICATIONS 1
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The Editors
Gamestudio is a complete development suite including script, level,
model and terrain editors for avoiding all the hassle with third
party editors and format conversion programs. Creating landscapes,
placing light effects, defining movement paths and modeling actors
is a straightforward process.
You can import 3D artwork created with 3D game editors
like Worldcraft™,
Milkshape™ or gameSpace™. Usual 3D file formats (X, 3DS,
OBJ, ASE, MDL, MD2, MAP, WAD) are supported. Terrain can be imported
from freeware terrain generators like Terragen™. If you are
used to high-end editors like Maya™ or 3D Studio MAX™,
you can create your animated models with the MAYA or MAX plugin.
For quick results a huge library of over 1200 textures, building
parts, furniture, vehicles, weapons and animated actors is included.
Due to the import compatibility to most 3D formats and popular 3D
games, levels, textures and 3D models can easily be created or downloaded
from on the Internet.
The Editions
You can choose between 4 Gamestudio editions. Of course you can
publish and sell games royalty free with all of them. All contain
the same editors and the same speedy and powerful engine - they
only vary in some features. In most cases the standard or extra
edition will suffice. However for entering professional game development
you might consider the advanced features of the commercial or even
the professional edition. You can upgrade whenever you want: all
editions are 100% up- and downwards compatible. Try before buying?
Download the 30-days trial version, and
start today creating games!
| Edition |
Standard * |
Extra |
Commercial |
Professionell |
| Level editor |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes,distributable |
| Model editor |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Script editor |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Physics engine |
no |
no |
1 solid object |
unlimited |
| Client/Server |
no |
no |
4 players |
unlimited |
| Zone/Multiserver |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
| Max screen res |
800x600 |
1024x768 |
unlimited |
unlimited |
| Static shadows |
yes |
yes |
yes |
high resolution |
| Dynamic shadows |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
| Particle generator |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Beam generator |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
| Shaders |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
| Render to textures |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
| Chunked terrain |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Geometric LOD |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Bones animation |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
| I/O port control |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
| Multimedia player |
wav, mid |
wav, mid |
wav,mid,ogg,CD, mp3,avi,mpg |
wav,mid,ogg,CD, mp3,avi,mpg |
| File packer |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
| Watermark |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
| SDK license |
Open Source |
Open Source |
Open Source |
included |
| Startup window |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
customizable |
| Start-Logo |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Free updates ** |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Support (email) |
with ticket |
with ticket |
with ticket |
12 months |
| Order (click basket) |
-- * |
 99.- |
199.- |
899.- |
| Upgrade Edition*** |
-- |
69.- |
149.- |
799.- |
| Upgrade from A5*** |
-- |
59.- |
99.- |
450.- |
* Only available
from Sybex Europe.
** Free updates to all future A6 versions when
purchased here.
*** Upgrade from the next-lower A6 edition / upgrade from the same
A5 edition. Details see price list.
Prices in US $ (plus VAT). Updates within the same version are free.
Features are listed for the latest update available at our website.
Upgrading
Gamestudio/A6 contains the following improvements, compared to A5:
All editions: Improved level/model editors, new script editor, new
debugger, ~100 new C-Script instructions and variables, faster rendering
with T&L support, improved lighting, materials, sky cubes.
Extra: 1024x768x32 resolution, metal effect, no watermark.
Commercial: Unlimited resolution, bones animation, shaders, physics
object, beam generator.
Professional: Physics engine, render to textures, improved multiplayer
mode, no startup logo.
System requirements
P3-500, 128 MB RAM, CD-ROM, 3D video card (32+ MB).
Windows ME / 2000 / XP / Vista and DirectX 9.0c or above.
Supported file formats: 3DS, X, OBJ, ASE, MAP, MDL, MD2, FX,
BMP, PCX, TGA, JPG, DDS, WAD, MID, WAV, OGG, MP3, MPG, AVI. More
formats through 3rd party import filters.
Team edition
For developer teams or for education, a special Team Edition
is available. It can be installed on a given number of PCs. All
members of the
team
must use the software for the same project or for learning purposes,
and may not use it for separate projects or outside the team
or classroom.
The Team Edition is based on the Commercial or Pro Edition, but
does not include the license to publish and distribute games.
For this,
an additional normal edition is required. Team Editions are available
in the online shop for 3, 10, 30, or 100 members or students
at a fraction of the normal edition price.
No royalties
You can publish and distribute your games or other applications
freely without having to pay any royalties or license fees.
With editions below professional, you are only required to display
the
engine logo for one second on the startup screen if you are
earning money with the game or application.
For using Gamestudio
applications for commercial purposes at public places, in TV shows
or arcade machines, a one-time license fee
is required
(see manual for details). It's illegal to use Gamestudio
for games that openly propagate violence
against a certain group,
race,
nation or religion existing in today's real world.
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