Re: [OpenVerse] Animations

[Andy Goth <andygoth@ectisp.net>]

> >  Currently animation takes up bandwidth since it requires repeatedly sending
> >  avatar change messages.  For some people (like me), bandwidth is quite
> >  narrow, so this is unacceptable.  I suggest that when changing to an
> >  animated avatar the .av file is sent so that the client can read it and do
> >  its own animation without relying on avatar change messages.
> 
> The .av file contains raw tcl code.. sending this would introduce security
> problems.
> instead the delay times should be sent and the client works of those.
> ie add to new parameters to the commands involved (user and avatar) i believe

Then make a special avatar format that lists all the image names and
durations.  Maybe it should also list the locations of the balloon and
nameplate.

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