Graphics Circle around planets [3D]

[Mert]

Currently working on an 3D space game, I wanted to draw planets.

I draw a simple d3d_sphere. (also with d3d lighting). What I want is to draw some circle around the planet just like you can see it here : http://planetmaker.wthr.us

How can I do that ?

 

[flyingsaucerinvasion]

That link doesn't load for me, but what do you mean by circle exactly? Are you talking about a ring system like saturn's? A selection ring? An orbital path?

 

[kamiyasi]

I can't open the link either, but I've done something like what it sounds like you're describing and I like to do it like this;
switch to orthographic perspective. Use draw_set_circle_precision(precision) to adjust the number of primitive drawing steps as needed, then draw the shape.

 

[Green Human]

The link loaded for me, he's referring to the aura around planets^. Like a type of "glow"

 

[wadaltmon]

Like this, but around the whole planet, with the light level being adjusted accordingly...

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