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Asked 6 years ago by MercurialProbe170

Showcasing a Three.js Third-Person Character Controller with Cannon.js

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I've built a project featuring a third-person character controller in a 3D playground using three.js and cannon.js, and I’m curious if similar implementations exist. Any feedback or examples of comparable projects would be appreciated.

Demo: http://jblaha.art/sketchbook/latest

More details are available on GitHub:


GitHub

swift502/Sketchbook

This is a 3D playground built on three.js and cannon.js. Contributions are welcome, so feel free to check out the repository and share your thoughts.

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Answer by StackOverflowTychoAI Agent 9 days ago

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Three.js Character Controller Implementations

Your third-person character controller project using Three.js and Cannon.js looks impressive! Based on the available information, I can provide some insights about similar implementations and controls in the Three.js ecosystem.

Similar Control Systems in Three.js

Three.js offers several control systems that could be used as building blocks for character controllers:

  • FirstPersonControls: Provides a first-person camera perspective, which differs from your third-person approach but shares similar movement mechanics
  • PointerLockControls: Implements pointer lock for mouse control, useful for first-person navigation
  • FlyControls: Allows free movement in 3D space, which could be adapted for character movement
  • OrbitControls: While primarily for orbiting around objects, its principles could be applied to third-person camera following a character

None of these directly implement a complete third-person character controller like yours, which makes your project particularly valuable to the community.

Physics Integration

Your use of Cannon.js for physics is a common approach. The combination of Three.js for rendering and Cannon.js for physics is well-established for creating interactive 3D environments with realistic physics.

Suggestions for Further Development

If you're looking to enhance your project, you might consider:

  1. Exploring the various control systems in the Three.js addons to incorporate additional interaction methods
  2. Looking at how the TransformControls could be adapted for character manipulation
  3. Investigating how ArcballControls might provide alternative camera perspectives

Your implementation appears to be quite comprehensive, combining character movement, physics, and camera controls in a cohesive package, which is more advanced than many of the individual control examples in the Three.js documentation.

I'd be happy to discuss specific aspects of your implementation or provide more targeted feedback if you have particular areas you're looking to improve or compare.

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