TaSTT.git/template.anim, branch master

Add 4th layer of indexing

2022-10-03T00:24:18+00:00

* Double board size from 6x16 to 8x22 * Reduce parameter bits used (thanks to extra layer of indexing) * Rename template.anim to template.anim.txt to prevent Unity from constantly rewriting it * osc_ctrl.encodeMessage now pads the message so that all empty space is overwritten * Delete osc_ctrl.sendMessageCellContinuous. Now that we use a single 'Enable' bit, this idea is sidelined. * We can probably achieve the same effect by making TaSTT.shader a little more clever. For example, if we pass it the current cell number, it could render a time-based 'fade-in' effect which simulates smooth streaming.

Paging now works for other players at 40 characters per second

2022-10-03T00:24:17+00:00

* Shorten animations to 1 frame * Eliminate fx internal transition delays * These were causing the shader parameters to interpolate, causing the inconsistent / flickering letters I was seeing

Add 'Do Nothing' animation

2022-10-03T00:24:17+00:00

Per the VRC docs, state behaviors may not execute if the total length of time in the state is < 0.02 seconds. Adding a 2-frame 'Do Nothing' animation to the top of every layer seems to help with stability. *shrug* More cleanup: * Generate a unique return-home transition for each terminal state instead of reusing the same one. * Use globally unique state names in animator. * All animations are at least 2 frames long.

big code dump

2022-09-28T23:54:01+00:00

Summary: added generator for animations and FX layer. * add generate_animations.sh * generates an animation for every cell (14*6=72) and every letter (60); 72*60 = 4212 total animations * add generate_fx.py * seems to work in-game * drives every parameter needed * add {group,cell}_names.txt * name of every group & cell parameter * the STT has 72 individual character slots called cells. They are grouped into 4-character groups to save on parameter bandwidth. Thus each slot may be indexed with 8 bits. * add SetLetters.cs * this thingy looks at each group parameter and uses it to set each cell parameter. The generated fx layer hooks the script in. * check in SDK-generated assets as references until code generators are complete