Sword Motion Control on Blender Game Engine 2.63 with a Razer Hydra

This Tech Demo has been wrapped into a full free game:

This is just a really basic test I set up to connect my razer hydra to blender 3D as a motion capture / motion gaming interface.

I plan on making a set of 5 games all taking full advantage of razer hydra motion control -including a few designed exclusively for 3D projector gaming.

If you are interested in getting a copy of this current blender file / setup, let me know. If you have no knowledge of blender or python, or don't have a razer hydra, this won't do you any good.

The razer hydra isn't perfect, but it's very fun, and really does make you feel like you're in the game... and for most games, that's all most folks need. Professional gamers who only play to grind away noobs with painstaking precision probably won't feel this is high enough quality. However, I've already made top rankings, and I've only had it two weeks.

[PUZZABUG]

Good call! I've put up a more official (yet messy) page up with details and info and all sorts of good stuff.

[XanderHDD]

Cant wait to see what you do with the vive!

[moherowy]

Strangely, it worked this time. Maybe they had some server problems? Will check it out when it finishes downloading :) Thanks! I'm off to smashing some evil tofus ;)

[PUZZABUG]

you're free to mod my games to do that =)
I don't have one, so requiring it, a hydra, and a 3D display would be a bit crazy for the average player to get their hands (and feet) on.

[PUZZABUG]

over 321 have downloaded it so far. Click "Available Now" on page linked in the description. Then scroll down, you'll see a 32 and 64 bit version.

[PUZZABUG]

other demo now live link in description!

[YADejay]

I want to see a lightsaber game with this where you have a 3D person view and have to block blaster fire with your lightsaber as well as block and slash!
A new better version of die by the sword would be awesome =)

[estailez]

what do you think about a wii balance boar as realistic walkig controller ( the code would be written with the ratio of the pressure data so it wouldn't count the weight and it would be posible for using while sitting)

[PUZZABUG]

=) I'm not sure I want to release this exact one, because it uses some pretty messed up physics to trick it into working... However I'm working on a nearly exact copy of the game with proper code, and plan to release something today or tomorrow. (and perhaps, release the sword game as well.)

[PUZZABUG]

probably joystick configs or somethin, hit me up on the contact page on the info, and I can help you out in realtime.

[PUZZABUG]

but... I like playing games on my nice warm couch!

[moherowy]

oh believe me, I even tried to download the low res pack. For whatever reason, every time I hit the Download Now button, all I'm getting is: The file you have selected (TofuAlley64_Installer.exe) is not available via any mirrors. Please check back shortly as our servers update every 5 minutes. To access more download mirrors we encourage you to join the community, otherwise please be patient and keep trying.

[moherowy]

impossible to download, unfortunately

[ninjabiatch]

The only problem i see with this is force feedback, if someone blocks your hits, how do you keeping the sword from going through anyways without total immersion destruction? Lol

[estailez]

oh i ment it like this ;)
/watch?v=GHlrl_LQGOk
he's sitting comfortable so just as another interaction input.

[PUZZABUG]

I just downloaded it. Contact me through my website and I'll get you the files (or version 1.1) over skype or something. I might even add leap motion support.