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(tldr on bottom)

Working on a Papers Please type game in a 3D environment (Kind of, don't wanna give too much away). Have some wee basic camera turning, and now trying to see how to go about creating a passport lol.

What I want to do in the near future is use Label3D or a changeable text of some kind to change values I have planned for these front and back sprites using scripts.

The Sprites in question:

Thing is however. As far as I can see, there is no such thing as a double sided Sprite3D (Well there is, but it's just the same sprite but flipped) with no obvious option to switch it. The best I have right now is sticking two Spirte3D's onto each other, not sure if that's very optimal though 😛. Furthermore, if I wanna change these sprites in game (Adding a "Approved" stamp for example), I may have to do weird crap with it. Alongside the fact it doesn't shine, and adding materials doesnae make it look good.

Anyway I guess what I'm trying to say is, is using Sprite3D's actually the proper way to go about this? Or will I need to put them in blender, and make models out of them to do stuff? Which honestly I'm kinda hoping to avoid since they seem and should be very simple to make on the surface besides the code part. If there's a better way than those two as well, then I'd love to hear it! Thanks in advance. :3

Tldr: Making a Papers Please like game. Trying to make a passport with two Sprite3Ds, and not sure if it'll work out due to materials and changing sprites. And should I make models out of them instead? Or do another thing?

Also I just realized while typing this, that the answer for adding stuff like the approved stamp or seals could be solved by having that as another sprite that's hidden until revealed in code. But aye, I still would like to hear what yous think. Also if yous need the image of it in Godot itself, please let me know. :V

  • xyz replied to this.

    Unicorn_Crusader16 Sticking two sprites together is fine.

    You can do it with a single sprite, which is more elegant, by using a custom shader. Feed both textures into the shader as uniforms. In fragment function simply test the FRONT_FACING boolean and choose the proper texture accordingly.

        xyz Och I didnae even think about using shaders, I should probably try to learn them soon also then. Will be very useful. Thanks for the feedback and help friend!

          a month later

          When it comes to creating a passport for your game, I'd say go for a model with textures. It allows for more depth and customization, making it feel more authentic. As for the Label3D or changeable text, that's a smart move to add dynamic elements to your passports. It'll add a nice touch of realism. If you're looking for inspiration, you might want to check out the Oregon fake ID as an example for your project. It could give you some creative ideas. Keep up the great work on your game, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need more advice.