Chapter
The Technical Innovations Behind Wolfenstein
2:22:04 - 2:31:27 (09:22)
The ray casting approach used in Wolfenstein has been used by other developers for creating similar games, and the compiled scalars system was inspired by classic arcade games such as Space Harrier.
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The podcast discusses the evolution of video game design, from early arcade games like Battle Zone and Star Wars to the creation of 3D worlds and action-based gameplay.
2:22:04 - 2:24:06 (02:01)
Summary
The podcast discusses the evolution of video game design, from early arcade games like Battle Zone and Star Wars to the creation of 3D worlds and action-based gameplay. The hosts contrast the early design philosophy of simulating reality to the later emphasis on fast-paced, exciting gameplay.
ChapterThe Technical Innovations Behind Wolfenstein
Episode#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The game designer of Catacombs 3D speaks about the challenges of game development within the constraints of deadlines and limited resources.
2:24:06 - 2:26:10 (02:04)
Summary
The game designer of Catacombs 3D speaks about the challenges of game development within the constraints of deadlines and limited resources.
ChapterThe Technical Innovations Behind Wolfenstein
Episode#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
John Carmack, creator of Wolfenstein, talks about the technical challenges he faced while creating the game, including implementing a ray casting approach and figuring out how to texture map the walls.
2:26:10 - 2:28:20 (02:10)
Summary
John Carmack, creator of Wolfenstein, talks about the technical challenges he faced while creating the game, including implementing a ray casting approach and figuring out how to texture map the walls.
ChapterThe Technical Innovations Behind Wolfenstein
Episode#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses two key aspects in game development, ray casting and compiled scalars.
2:28:20 - 2:31:27 (03:06)
Summary
The podcast discusses two key aspects in game development, ray casting and compiled scalars. Ray casting involves casting a virtual ray onto a 2D plane while compiled scalars, also known as stretching or scaling, involves taking a picture and stretching or scaling it to draw it in a game.