Thursday, April 28, 2011

Speech Bubbles - BGE/Python

I am currently working on a python script that will create a "Speech Bubble" using a string as an input.
Its fairly simple, except the fact that the input is in Arabic! Writing is from right to left. Every letter has 3-4 variations, every variation depends on the letters around him. Six letters have special rules.That meens no standard technique will work, no bitmap can replace the font since it is fully scripted.
A simple job becomes a huge project. Why would it be simple when it can be so complicated.


Project done: 95%

20.05.2011:
    -complete rewrite of the code
    -new letters and fixed old letters
    -arabic letters and RTL writing
    -new font for english letters
    -testing in progress

08.05.2011:
    -most of the code is being rewriten
    -arabic text in now working
    -new arabic font is now used, for clearer text and better contrast
    -bubble system is rewriten and now supports dynamic input
    -cleanup code for the bubble is being writen
    -new system is not using transparent letters

28.04.2011:
    -simple bubble creation
    -support for input in english

27.04.2011:
    -basic input handeling coded
    -line spliting implemented

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