I just was thinking for a while: Why not create a dossier about each casemaker, exposing their features?

So with what I knew (so if I missed something, be sure to comment) I created one.

Extra Note: I won't update the Dossier if the programmers don't contact me and/or I don't see the changes specified in a topic/wiki.

<UPDATE 4>

Casemakers Dossier <Version 2>

1) KanadaKid's Casemaker by KanadaKid
Approval: OK
Released Media: Screenshots
Progress: Unknown
Version: Not Released
Current Status: Under Development
Planned Release: Unknown
Cross-Plataform: Yes
Methodology: Open Source
Base Engine: None
Engine Style: Standalone PW engine
Engine Render Base: Raw OpenGL + SDL
Engine Sound Base: SDL
Engine Input Base: SDL
Creation Interface: Editor
Creation Model: Editor-driven, limited to PW Engine.
Supported Image Formats: BMP, JPG, PNG, PCX, TGA, GIF
Supported Sound Formats: MP3, OGG, WAV
Character Animation Method: Frame-based using separated files and GIF
Custom Font: Unknown
3D Support: Included (Engine Native)
Supported 3D Formats: MD2, MD3
Video Support: Unknown
Video Control: -
Features: Full GUI Development Interface, Intuitive Editor
Notes: None Specified
Past References: None

2) PWLib by KSA_Tech
Approval: OK
Released Media: Screenshots and 2 Videos
Progress: 100%
Version: 1.0a
Current Status: Released
Planned Release: Released
Cross-Plataform: Relative. (Works with WINE, but 0.9.44 seems to fail with text objects)
Methodology: Closed Source (AIGE), Open Source? (PWLib)
Base Engine: AIGE (Anime Image Game Engine) by KSA_Tech
Engine Style: Library (Expansion of AIGE)
Engine Render Base: Raw DirectX 9.0c
Engine Sound Base: Raw DirectSound and Direct Integrated MP3 Library
Engine Input Base: Raw Windows API (DirectInput later on)
Creation Interface: AHLSL Programming (later Editor)
Creation Model: Scene Independent Commands, programing style.
Supported Image Formats: JPG, DDS, DIB, HDR, PFM, PNG, BMP(via loadtexture and loadimage), PPM, PGM(via loadimage), PBM(via loadimage), TGA, (PCX later, via loadimage), KTI (KSA Technology's Image Format, via loadimage)
Supported Sound Formats: WAV(SFX/BGM/AMB), MID(SFX/BGM/ABM), MP3(MP3), (later OGG)
Character Animation Method: Frame-based Advanced (SFX playback) using sheets, separated files or both
Custom Font: Supported
3D Support: Included (Engine Native)
Supported 3D Formats: KT3D (KSA Technology's 3D Model), (MD2, MD3, X later), (3ds support just needs integration)
Video Support: Not yet (because I don't have a fancy system that supports them by default or by easy plugins)
Video Control: -
Features: AHLTL, AHLSL Instant Inclusion, Scene-Free Commands, Complete Customizability of Engine, Powerful Customization, Powerful Expandability, Easy to Use/Understand Language (AHLSL/AHLTL)
Notes: 3D Support on AIGE has been on hold for quite a while (finish 2D area first, and pwlib development), so it will lag behind. Example of this is the stupid light system. As it is retaken, the other 3d formats will be taken care of. Also there will be VOLUME SHADOWS.
Past References: None

3) Case Maker 3 by MechaBowser
Approval: OK
Released Media: Screenshots
Progress: 15%
Version: Not Released
Current Status: Under Development
Planned Release: At 35% progress
Cross-Plataform: Relative (Works with WINE)
Methodology: Closed Source
Base Engine: Multimedia Fusion 2 by ClickTeam
Engine Style: Scripted Core With Feature Usage
Engine Render Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Engine Sound Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Engine Input Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Creation Interface: Editor
Creation Model: Editor-driven, limited to PW Engine.
Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Supported Sound Formats: WAV, MP3, OGG, WMA
Character Animation Method: GIF
Custom Font: Unsupported
3D Support: Included (Plugin)
Supported 3D Formats: x, md2, 3ds
Video Support: Unknown
Video Control: -
Features: Packing (.cm3)
Notes: None Specified
Past References: CaseMaker and CaseMaker 2

4) CourtEngine by DJDarkViper
Approval: OK
Released Media: Screenshots
Progress: 58% (Prototype)
Version: Not Released
Current Status: Under Development
Planned Release: Unknown
Cross-Plataform: Yes
Methodology: Closed Source
Base Engine: Flash by Macromedia/Adobe
Engine Style: Feature Usage
Engine Render Base: Flash
Engine Sound Base: Flash
Engine Input Base: Flash
Creation Interface: Direct Programming (XML), (later Editor)
Creation Model: Programing style, limited to PW Engine. (Editor-driven later)
Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG
Supported Sound Formats: MP3
Character Animation Method: SWF
Custom Font: Unknown
3D Support: Included (Swift3D RavIX [No Real Time 3D] - Extension)
Supported 3D Formats: SwiftSWF (No Real Time Rendering)
Video Support: Yes (FLV)
Video Control: External (Interface) controllable.
Features: Strong Animation Support, Powerful Customization, Easy to Use/Understand Language (XML)
Notes: None Specified
Past References: None

5) Ace Attorney Online, By Unas & Spparrow
Approval: OK
Released Media: None (except the site itself)
Progress: Ready for use
Version: 3
Current Status: Released (at http://aceattorney.free.fr) , but still frequently updated
Planned Release: English version released on March 24th 2008
Cross-Plataform: Yes (since all platforms support Firefox)
Methodology: Javascript : Open Source, PHP : Closed source
Base Engine: Gecko (included in Firefox and a few other browsers). Support for other browsers planned in the future.
Engine Style: Web browser engine
Engine Render Base: Any HTML, CSS rendering engine
Engine Sound Base: Flash (Dewplayer)
Engine Input Base: Gecko Javascript engine
Creation Interface: Online editor
Creation Model: Editor-driven.
Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
Supported Sound Formats: MP3
Character Animation Method: Looped GIF animations
Custom Font: No
3D Support: No
Supported 3D Formats: None
Video Support: No
Video Control: No
Features: Full GUI Development Interface, Intuitive Editor, Intuitive tool for Cross-examinations, Online community, Investigation.
Notes: None
Past References: 1st Version released in French at the beginning July 2007





1) CaseMaker 2 by MechaBowser
Approval: OK
Released Media: Screenshots, Beta
Progress: Abandonned
Version: 2.1(beta)
Current Status: Abandonned
Cross-Plataform: Relative (Works with WINE)
Methodology: Closed Source
Base Engine: Multimedia Fusion 2 by ClickTeam
Engine Style: Feature Usage
Engine Render Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Engine Sound Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Engine Input Base: Multimedia Fusion 2
Creation Interface: Editor
Creation Model: Editor-driven, limited to PW Engine.
Supported Image Formats: PNG
Supported Sound Formats: WAV, OGG
Character Animation Method: GIF
Custom Font: Unsupported
3D Support: Unsupported
Supported 3D Formats: -
Features: Unknown
Notes: None Specified
Past References: CaseMaker

2) CaseMaker by MechaBowser
This casemaker was the preface of the CaseMaker 2, a beta was released. Same data as CM2.

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Last edited by KSA_Tech on Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:41 pm, edited 31 times in total.

Excellent idea :D

a couple minor edits for CourtEngine:


Real time 3D support is a no go, true, but:



i.. honestly am confused by the "creation model" part though, is that like the direct method in how you construct your scene?

also:



Those three features are what im priding myself in right now :D

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3D Support = Real 3D Support. Loading 3D models and such.

Creation Model = how you develop a game using the casemaker in question. If you use an editor, program directly, use some language, etc and if it is limited by the PW engine.

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i see, i thought the "interface" covered that, but yeah the creation is "Hand Typed / Editor", if im still even getting the picture on that field lol, past that i dont think theres much you that needs to change about mine, pretty much covers it :)

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Creation Interface is what you use, and Creation Model is how and the limitations with them.

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I believe this deserves to be pinned.

At least in my opinion.

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I second that. This would go great with that post about other case makers not getting enough attention. now people can go over different case makers here, and make their pick.
Nice Job, K!

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Yeah, it would be nice to have this pinned.

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I'm waiting for MechaBowser to comment and give complete information about CM3. KanadaKid and DJDarkViper did that already.

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Awesome idea!

I third the pin-nage.

I fourth that, although a casemaker (maybe fangames too) wiki would be even more kickass IMO...

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OMG! Now THAT is an idea!

Not onyl could ther ebe special sectiosn entirely to each engine, but each section can post the tutorials and references as well, itd be Perfect!

Ive always wanted to work with Wiki software for something, i vote i host the Wiki. If anyone has any objections, please raise them :)

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I'll open a wiki (possibly on my site) and also a forum for pwlib/aige. The forum it set up, but closed now. So I can host wikis under http://ksatechnology.no-ip.biz too.

http://ksatechnology.no-ip.biz/ktsite/board/

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Since you have a 30KB/s upload limit as you stated, I think it'd be better for someone with a proper hosting service to do it...
Either that or use a free wiki provider, if anyone here knows of any good ones?

EDIT: Working on one as we speak.

Here we go.
http://casemakers.wiki-site.com/

I'm not that great at designing awesome pages, though.
I'll transfer to a paid, high quality host in a couple of weeks if it seems to be worth it.

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Yeah, it is good to have it on a fast server.

Now just need to make the programmers use it.

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:( i even got the latest offical MediaWiki software uplaoded to my site (the same software powering Wikipedia), i jsut need to have access to my PhpMyAdmin from home (my work connection blocks my CPanel) to create the database for it.

I have a screaming fast host too, but let me check out this new wiki site, having it off a site like this may be good for if the web host decides to have some random downtime lol

EDIT: Forget it! I actually liek the one on the free server, its stupid fast and works wonders!
Are the any limitations to it that we shoudl be aware of?

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We need this stickied...And, it's awesome that yours is almost done KSA

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The Dossier will have a version 2 in a near future. More Information, and some name changes (Proof of Existence => Released Media for example).

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Version 2 of the Dossier has been released.

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Hey, how about that Ace Attorney Online thing?

Buggy, but at least it works.

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Just the author contact me with the details, since I don't know much on that online casemaker.

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Well, I'm not sure it really fits in this dossier, since it's technically completely different from the other ones, but I'll try to do a description for this Dossier. ;-)

Ace Attorney Online, By Unas & Spparrow
Released Media: None (except the site itself)
Progress: Ready for use
Version: 3
Current Status: Released (at http://aceattorney.free.fr) , but still frequently updated
Planned Release: English version released on March 24th 2008
Cross-Plataform: Yes (since all platforms support Firefox)
Methodology: Javascript : Open Source, PHP : Closed source
Base Engine: Gecko (included in Firefox and a few other browsers). Support for other browsers planned in the future.
Engine Style: Web browser engine
Engine Render Base: Any HTML, CSS rendering engine
Engine Sound Base: Flash (Dewplayer)
Engine Input Base: Gecko Javascript engine
Creation Interface: Online editor
Creation Model: Editor-driven.
Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
Supported Sound Formats: MP3
Character Animation Method: Looped GIF animations
Custom Font: No
3D Support: No
Supported 3D Formats: None
Video Support: No
Video Control: No
Features: Full GUI Development Interface, Intuitive Editor, Intuitive tool for Cross-examinations, Online community
Notes: None
Past References: 1st Version released in French at the beginning July 2007



Tell me if I that's ok :-)

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Yes, it is.

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Ok, thanks pardner

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By the way can you update the features for AAOnline with "Intuitive tool for Cross-examinations and investigations" ? Since it's now available

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I'll need to update a lot in this dossier.

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Yes, especially the part where it says that PWLib is not released

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Yeah, I thought it was going to be added to the wiki.

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hokay - just had a great idea. add it to the wiki... IN TABLE FORMAT!!! :P:P:P

with red/green/yellow (for plugin) colouring, and so on (go british colour colour colour...)

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We need to add it indeed to the wiki. Btw, it is updated, unless someone wants to add more.

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Tadaaaaa: http://gyakutenwiki.net/index.php?title=Comparison_of_Casemakers

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Tadaaa huh? , you forgot PyWright.

AAAAAAAHHHH!

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@Ceres: Please submit a package of stuff! :) (i.e. Unas' stuff above)

EDIT: Obviously that page is based on this one! :)

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Bumpety:

Now added PyWright to listings on wiki. Information = probably wrong/incomplete.

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