[sldev] Optimus Prim vs. Megatrim: "The Big Prim Problem"

[Kelly Linden]

Argent Stonecutter wrote:
> On 17-Oct-2007, at 12:18, Kelly Linden wrote:
>> This last bit is not true.  Large prims, even if they are "static",
>> still effect the simulation islands.
>
> What about large linksets? The physics engine presumably treats them
> the same as prims.
>
> The largest linkset is nominally 40m across.
>
> So how about making that the upper limit for megaprims in the physics
> engine?
>
I don't have a comment on the proposed solution here, however I can tell
you that the max link span in havok4 is 52m across.  :)

 - Kelly