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Overview

Expert patterns for migrating 2D games to 3D including node type conversions, camera systems (third-person, first-person, orbit), physics layer migration, sprite-to-model art pipeline, and control scheme adaptations. Use when porting 2D projects to 3D or adding 3D elements. Trigger keywords: CharacterBody2D to CharacterBody3D, Area2D to Area3D, Camera2D to Camera3D, Vector2 to Vector3, collision_layer migration, sprite to MeshInstance3D, 2D to 3D conversion.

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NEVER Do

NEVER directly replace Vector2 with Vector3(x, y, 0) — This creates a "flat 3D" game with no depth gameplay. Add Z-axis movement or camera rotation to justify 3D.
NEVER keep 2D collision layers — 2D and 3D physics use separate layer systems. You must reconfigure collision_layer/collision_mask for 3D nodes.
NEVER forget to add lighting — 3D without lights is pitch black (unless using unlit materials). Add at least one DirectionalLight3D.
NEVER use Camera2D follow logic in 3D — Camera3D needs spring arm or look-at logic. Direct position copying causes clipping and disorientation.
NEVER assume same performance — 3D is 5-10x more demanding. Budget for lower draw calls, smaller viewport resolution on mobile.
NEVER use the rotation property for complex 3D logic — 3D rotation uses Euler angles. Interpolating Euler angles causes unpredictable paths and Gimbal Lock. Always use Quaternion for 3D rotation interpolation or the Basis matrix for directional vectors.
NEVER ignore metric scaling — 3D physics and lighting assume 1 unit = 1 meter. Scaling models inside the engine introduces precision errors. Export assets from DCCs at the correct metric scale.
NEVER disable physics interpolation when using custom camera follow scripts — Updating camera position in _process to follow a body moving in _physics_process causes jitter. Use Node3D.get_global_transform_interpolated() for smooth transforms.

Available Scripts

MANDATORY: Load migration scripts before pasting camera/movement recipes.

spring_arm_camera_setup.gd

MANDATORY third-person SpringArm3D + Camera3D. Do not parent Camera3D bare to the body.

characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd

MANDATORY camera-relative CharacterBody3D movement for 2D→3D ports.

physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd

MANDATORY checklist: 3D Physics layer names are separate from 2D — mirror names, then apply bits.

sprite_plane.gd

Sprite3D billboard configuration and world-to-screen projection for placing 2D UI over 3D objects.

vector_mapping.gd

Vector2↔Vector3 mapping helpers (Y-up vs Z-forward pitfalls).

crisp_projected_ui.gd

Diegetic / projected UI sharpness patterns.

adapt_2d_to_3d_patterns.gd

Billboards, mouse→3D rays, CanvasLayer overlay helpers.

navigation_bridge_2d5d.gd

Projects NavigationServer3D paths to 2D screen/gameplay plane for 2.5D sprite actors.

massive_crowd_manager.gd

MultiMesh + billboard shader crowd (GPU orientation; not per-node Sprite3D).

Do NOT Load lighting deep-dives here — route to godot-3d-lighting. Add a DirectionalLight3D + ambient only; GI/cascades live there.

Node Conversion Matrix

2D Node	3D Equivalent	Notes
CharacterBody2D	CharacterBody3D	MANDATORY `characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd`
RigidBody2D	RigidBody3D	Gravity `Vector3(0, -9.8, 0)`
StaticBody2D	StaticBody3D	Shape3D resources (no auto-convert)
Area2D	Area3D	Same trigger idea; new layers
Sprite2D	MeshInstance3D / Sprite3D	Billboard vs mesh art choice
Camera2D	Camera3D	MANDATORY `spring_arm_camera_setup.gd`
CollisionShape2D	CollisionShape3D	Re-author shapes
RayCast2D	RayCast3D	`target_position` is Vector3

Migration Steps (script-first)

Physics layers — MANDATORY physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd. Project Settings → Layer Names → 3D Physics.
Camera — MANDATORY spring_arm_camera_setup.gd. Never copy Camera2D follow onto Camera3D.
Movement — MANDATORY characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd. Camera-relative XZ; jump on Y.

Art Pipeline: Sprites → 3D Models

Option 1: Billboard Sprites (2.5D)

# Use Sprite3D for quick conversion
extends Sprite3D

func _ready() -> void:
    texture = load("res://sprites/character.png")
    billboard = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED  # Always face camera
    pixel_size = 0.01  # Scale sprite in 3D space

Option 2: Quad Meshes (Floating Sprites)

# Create textured quads
var mesh_instance := MeshInstance3D.new()
var quad := QuadMesh.new()
quad.size = Vector2(1, 1)
mesh_instance.mesh = quad

var material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
material.albedo_texture = load("res://sprites/character.png")
material.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
material.cull_mode = BaseMaterial3D.CULL_DISABLED  # Show both sides
mesh_instance.material_override = material

Option 3: Full 3D Models (Blender/Asset Library)

# Import .glb, .fbx models
var character := load("res://models/character.glb").instantiate()
add_child(character)

# Access animations
var anim_player := character.get_node("AnimationPlayer")
anim_player.play("idle")

Lighting Considerations

Minimum: one DirectionalLight3D + WorldEnvironment ambient so the scene is not black. Do NOT Load cascade/GI/bake tutorials in this skill — godot-3d-lighting.

UI Adaptation

# ✅ GOOD: Keep 2D UI overlay
# Scene structure:
# Main (Node3D)
#   ├─ WorldEnvironment
#   ├─ DirectionalLight3D
#   ├─ Player (CharacterBody3D)
#   └─ CanvasLayer  # 2D UI on top of 3D world
#       └─ Control (HUD)

# UI remains 2D (Control nodes, Sprite2D for HUD elements)

Performance Budgeting (profiler gates)

Speculative "2D vs 3D budget" tables lie. Gate on measured data:

Open Profiler / Debugger → Monitors after the port runs on target hardware.
Draw calls / primitives — if MeshInstance count explodes, add Mesh LOD / Visibility Ranges before guessing vertex caps.
Shadow cost — lower directional_shadow_max_distance and shadowed Omni/Spot count until frame time recovers (tune in godot-3d-lighting).
LOD procedure — set visibility_range_* on distant GeometryInstance3D; unlit/simplified materials past the near band.
Fail gate — ship only when 95th-percentile frame time meets the platform target (e.g. ≤16.6 ms for 60 FPS), not when a spreadsheet says "50–100 draw calls".

Input Scheme Changes

2D → 3D Input Mapping

# 2D: left/right for horizontal movement
Input.get_axis("left", "right")

# 3D: Add forward/back, use get_vector()
var input := Input.get_vector("left", "right", "forward", "back")
# Returns Vector2(horizontal, vertical) for 3D movement

# Configure in Project Settings → Input Map:
# forward: W, Up Arrow
# back: S, Down Arrow
# left: A, Left Arrow
# right: D, Right Arrow

# Mouse look (lock cursor)
func _ready() -> void:
    Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED

func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
    if event is InputEventMouseMotion and Input.mouse_mode == Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED:
        rotate_camera(event.relative)

Edge Cases

Physics Not Working

# Problem: Forgot to set collision layers for 3D
# Solution: Reconfigure layers

var body := CharacterBody3D.new()
body.collision_layer = 0b0001  # What AM I?
body.collision_mask = 0b0110   # What do I DETECT?

Camera Clipping Through Walls

Use MANDATORY spring_arm_camera_setup.gd — set spring_arm.collision_mask to the World layer so the boom retracts instead of clipping.

Player Falling Through Floor

# Problem: StaticBody3D floor has no CollisionShape3D
# Solution: Add collision

var floor_collision := CollisionShape3D.new()
var box_shape := BoxShape3D.new()
box_shape.size = Vector3(100, 1, 100)
floor_collision.shape = box_shape
floor.add_child(floor_collision)

Decision Tree: When to Go 3D

Factor	Stay 2D	Go 3D
Gameplay	Platformer, top-down, no depth needed	Exploration, first-person, 3D space combat
Art budget	Pixel art, limited resources	3D models available or necessary
Performance target	Mobile, web, low-end	Desktop, console, high-end mobile
Development time	Limited	Have time for 3D learning curve
Team skills	2D artists only	3D artists or asset library

Expert Techniques & Optimizations

1. Vector Math over Euler Angles

When moving a 3D character, rely heavily on Transform3D basis vectors rather than calculating trigonometric angles. To move forward locally, extract the negative Z-axis of your transform's basis: velocity = transform.basis.z * speed.

2. Understanding Coordinate Discrepancies

In 2D, the Y-axis points down. In 3D, Godot uses a right-handed system where Y-axis points UP, and forward is -Z. Translating 2D jumps to 3D requires inverting the Y velocity logic (e.g., velocity.y = JUMP_SPEED instead of -JUMP_SPEED).

For 2.5D games where actors move on a 3D floor but are displayed as 2D sprites, query the NavigationServer3D directly and project the resulting PackedVector3Array into 2D screen space (or a flattened gameplay plane) using Camera3D.unproject_position.

class_name NavigationBridge2D5D extends Node

## Projects 3D NavigationServer paths to 2D screenspace for 2.5D movement.
static func query_2_5d_path(camera: Camera3D, map_rid: RID, start_2d: Vector2, target_2d: Vector2) -> PackedVector2Array:
    # 1. Project 2D screen points to the 3D ground plane (Y=0).
    var start_3d := camera.project_position(start_2d, 0.0)
    var target_3d := camera.project_position(target_2d, 0.0)
    
    # 2. Query optimized 3D path.
    var path_3d := NavigationServer3D.map_get_path(map_rid, start_3d, target_3d, true)
    
    # 3. Project 3D world points back to 2D screenspace coordinates for the sprite.
    var path_2d := PackedVector2Array()
    for point in path_3d:
        path_2d.append(camera.unproject_position(point))
        
    return path_2d

4. Shader-Based Billboarding (Massive Crowd Rendering)

To render millions of instances, use MultiMeshInstance3D paired with a custom Visual Shader. Use VisualShaderNodeBillboard with BILLBOARD_TYPE_FIXED_Y to ensure sprites stay upright on flat terrain.

class_name MassiveCrowdManager extends MultiMeshInstance3D
## Efficiently manages millions of camera-facing instances via GPU hardware.

func _ready() -> void:
    # 1. Configure the MultiMesh for 3D transforms.
    multimesh = MultiMesh.new()
    multimesh.transform_format = MultiMesh.TRANSFORM_3D
    multimesh.instance_count = 10000
    
    # 2. Build a ShaderMaterial using VisualShaderNodeBillboard.
    var material := ShaderMaterial.new()
    # Note: Logic assumes billboard_type=BILLBOARD_TYPE_FIXED_Y and keep_scale=true.
    multimesh.mesh = QuadMesh.new()
    multimesh.mesh.surface_set_material(0, material)
    
    # 3. Populate transforms. The GPU handles orientation

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---
name: godot-adapt-2d-to-3d
description: "Expert patterns for migrating 2D games to 3D including node type conversions, camera systems (third-person, first-person, orbit), physics layer migration, sprite-to-model art pipeline, and control scheme adaptations. Use when porting 2D projects to 3D or adding 3D elements. Trigger keywords: CharacterBody2D to CharacterBody3D, Area2D to Area3D, Camera2D to Camera3D, Vector2 to Vector3, collision_layer migration, sprite to MeshInstance3D, 2D to 3D conversion."
---

## NEVER Do

- **NEVER directly replace Vector2 with Vector3(x, y, 0)** — This creates a "flat 3D" game with no depth gameplay. Add Z-axis movement or camera rotation to justify 3D.
- **NEVER keep 2D collision layers** — 2D and 3D physics use separate layer systems. You must reconfigure collision_layer/collision_mask for 3D nodes.
- **NEVER forget to add lighting** — 3D without lights is pitch black (unless using unlit materials). Add at least one DirectionalLight3D.
- **NEVER use Camera2D follow logic in 3D** — Camera3D needs spring arm or look-at logic. Direct position copying causes clipping and disorientation.
- **NEVER assume same performance** — 3D is 5-10x more demanding. Budget for lower draw calls, smaller viewport resolution on mobile.
- **NEVER use the rotation property for complex 3D logic** — 3D rotation uses Euler angles. Interpolating Euler angles causes unpredictable paths and Gimbal Lock. Always use `Quaternion` for 3D rotation interpolation or the `Basis` matrix for directional vectors.
- **NEVER ignore metric scaling** — 3D physics and lighting assume 1 unit = 1 meter. Scaling models inside the engine introduces precision errors. Export assets from DCCs at the correct metric scale.
- **NEVER disable physics interpolation when using custom camera follow scripts** — Updating camera position in `_process` to follow a body moving in `_physics_process` causes jitter. Use `Node3D.get_global_transform_interpolated()` for smooth transforms.

---

## Available Scripts

> **MANDATORY**: Load migration scripts before pasting camera/movement recipes.

### [spring_arm_camera_setup.gd](scripts/spring_arm_camera_setup.gd)
**MANDATORY** third-person SpringArm3D + Camera3D. Do not parent Camera3D bare to the body.

### [characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd](scripts/characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd)
**MANDATORY** camera-relative CharacterBody3D movement for 2D→3D ports.

### [physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd](scripts/physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd)
**MANDATORY** checklist: 3D Physics layer names are separate from 2D — mirror names, then apply bits.

### [sprite_plane.gd](scripts/sprite_plane.gd)
Sprite3D billboard configuration and world-to-screen projection for placing 2D UI over 3D objects.

### [vector_mapping.gd](scripts/vector_mapping.gd)
Vector2↔Vector3 mapping helpers (Y-up vs Z-forward pitfalls).

### [crisp_projected_ui.gd](scripts/crisp_projected_ui.gd)
Diegetic / projected UI sharpness patterns.

### [adapt_2d_to_3d_patterns.gd](scripts/adapt_2d_to_3d_patterns.gd)
Billboards, mouse→3D rays, CanvasLayer overlay helpers.

### [navigation_bridge_2d5d.gd](scripts/navigation_bridge_2d5d.gd)
Projects NavigationServer3D paths to 2D screen/gameplay plane for 2.5D sprite actors.

### [massive_crowd_manager.gd](scripts/massive_crowd_manager.gd)
MultiMesh + billboard shader crowd (GPU orientation; not per-node Sprite3D).

> **Do NOT Load** lighting deep-dives here — route to [godot-3d-lighting](https://github.com/thedivergentai/gd-agentic-skills/blob/main/skills/godot-3d-lighting/SKILL.md). Add a DirectionalLight3D + ambient only; GI/cascades live there.

---

## Node Conversion Matrix

| 2D Node | 3D Equivalent | Notes |
|---------|---------------|-------|
| CharacterBody2D | CharacterBody3D | **MANDATORY** `characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd` |
| RigidBody2D | RigidBody3D | Gravity `Vector3(0, -9.8, 0)` |
| StaticBody2D | StaticBody3D | Shape3D resources (no auto-convert) |
| Area2D | Area3D | Same trigger idea; new layers |
| Sprite2D | MeshInstance3D / Sprite3D | Billboard vs mesh art choice |
| Camera2D | Camera3D | **MANDATORY** `spring_arm_camera_setup.gd` |
| CollisionShape2D | CollisionShape3D | Re-author shapes |
| RayCast2D | RayCast3D | `target_position` is Vector3 |

---

## Migration Steps (script-first)

1. **Physics layers** — **MANDATORY** [`physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd`](scripts/physics_layer_migration_checklist.gd). Project Settings → Layer Names → **3D Physics**.
2. **Camera** — **MANDATORY** [`spring_arm_camera_setup.gd`](scripts/spring_arm_camera_setup.gd). Never copy Camera2D follow onto Camera3D.
3. **Movement** — **MANDATORY** [`characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd`](scripts/characterbody3d_migration_movement.gd). Camera-relative XZ; jump on Y.

---

## Art Pipeline: Sprites → 3D Models

### Option 1: Billboard Sprites (2.5D)

```gdscript
# Use Sprite3D for quick conversion
extends Sprite3D

func _ready() -> void:
    texture = load("res://sprites/character.png")
    billboard = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED  # Always face camera
    pixel_size = 0.01  # Scale sprite in 3D space
```

### Option 2: Quad Meshes (Floating Sprites)

```gdscript
# Create textured quads
var mesh_instance := MeshInstance3D.new()
var quad := QuadMesh.new()
quad.size = Vector2(1, 1)
mesh_instance.mesh = quad

var material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
material.albedo_texture = load("res://sprites/character.png")
material.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
material.cull_mode = BaseMaterial3D.CULL_DISABLED  # Show both sides
mesh_instance.material_override = material
```

### Option 3: Full 3D Models (Blender/Asset Library)

```gdscript
# Import .glb, .fbx models
var character := load("res://models/character.glb").instantiate()
add_child(character)

# Access animations
var anim_player := character.get_node("AnimationPlayer")
anim_player.play("idle")
```

---

## Lighting Considerations

Minimum: one `DirectionalLight3D` + `WorldEnvironment` ambient so the scene is not black. **Do NOT Load** cascade/GI/bake tutorials in this skill — [godot-3d-lighting](https://github.com/thedivergentai/gd-agentic-skills/blob/main/skills/godot-3d-lighting/SKILL.md).

---

## UI Adaptation

```gdscript
# ✅ GOOD: Keep 2D UI overlay
# Scene structure:
# Main (Node3D)
#   ├─ WorldEnvironment
#   ├─ DirectionalLight3D
#   ├─ Player (CharacterBody3D)
#   └─ CanvasLayer  # 2D UI on top of 3D world
#       └─ Control (HUD)

# UI remains 2D (Control nodes, Sprite2D for HUD elements)
```

---

## Performance Budgeting (profiler gates)

Speculative "2D vs 3D budget" tables lie. Gate on measured data:

1. **Open Profiler / Debugger → Monitors** after the port runs on target hardware.
2. **Draw calls / primitives** — if MeshInstance count explodes, add Mesh LOD / Visibility Ranges before guessing vertex caps.
3. **Shadow cost** — lower `directional_shadow_max_distance` and shadowed Omni/Spot count until frame time recovers (tune in godot-3d-lighting).
4. **LOD procedure** — set `visibility_range_*` on distant GeometryInstance3D; unlit/simplified materials past the near band.
5. **Fail gate** — ship only when 95th-percentile frame time meets the platform target (e.g. ≤16.6 ms for 60 FPS), not when a spreadsheet says "50–100 draw calls".

---

## Input Scheme Changes

### 2D → 3D Input Mapping

```gdscript
# 2D: left/right for horizontal movement
Input.get_axis("left", "right")

# 3D: Add forward/back, use get_vector()
var input := Input.get_vector("left", "right", "forward", "back")
# Returns Vector2(horizontal, vertical) for 3D movement

# Configure in Project Settings → Input Map:
# forward: W, Up Arrow
# back: S, Down Arrow
# left: A, Left Arrow
# right: D, Right Arrow

# Mouse look (lock cursor)
func _ready() -> void:
    Input.mouse_mode = Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED

func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
    if event is InputEventMouseMotion and Input.mouse_mode == Input.MOUSE_MODE_CAPTURED:
        rotate_camera(event.relative)
```

---

## Edge Cases

### Physics Not Working

```gdscript
# Problem: Forgot to set collision layers for 3D
# Solution: Reconfigure layers

var body := CharacterBody3D.new()
body.collision_layer = 0b0001  # What AM I?
body.collision_mask = 0b0110   # What do I DETECT?
```

### Camera Clipping Through Walls

Use **MANDATORY** [`spring_arm_camera_setup.gd`](scripts/spring_arm_camera_setup.gd) — set `spring_arm.collision_mask` to the World layer so the boom retracts instead of clipping.

### Player Falling Through Floor

```gdscript
# Problem: StaticBody3D floor has no CollisionShape3D
# Solution: Add collision

var floor_collision := CollisionShape3D.new()
var box_shape := BoxShape3D.new()
box_shape.size = Vector3(100, 1, 100)
floor_collision.shape = box_shape
floor.add_child(floor_collision)
```

---

## Decision Tree: When to Go 3D

| Factor | Stay 2D | Go 3D |
|--------|---------|-------|
| **Gameplay** | Platformer, top-down, no depth needed | Exploration, first-person, 3D space combat |
| **Art budget** | Pixel art, limited resources | 3D models available or necessary |
| **Performance target** | Mobile, web, low-end | Desktop, console, high-end mobile |
| **Development time** | Limited | Have time for 3D learning curve |
| **Team skills** | 2D artists only | 3D artists or asset library |

---

## Expert Techniques & Optimizations

### 1. Vector Math over Euler Angles
When moving a 3D character, rely heavily on `Transform3D` basis vectors rather than calculating trigonometric angles. To move forward locally, extract the negative Z-axis of your transform's basis: `velocity = transform.basis.z * speed`.

### 2. Understanding Coordinate Discrepancies
In 2D, the Y-axis points down. In 3D, Godot uses a right-handed system where Y-axis points UP, and forward is -Z. Translating 2D jumps to 3D requires inverting the Y velocity logic (e.g., `velocity.y = JUMP_SPEED` instead of `-JUMP_SPEED`).

### 3. 2.5D Navigation (Camera-Projected Paths)
For 2.5D games where actors move on a 3D floor but are displayed as 2D sprites, query the `NavigationServer3D` directly and project the resulting `PackedVector3Array` into 2D screen space (or a flattened gameplay plane) using `Camera3D.unproject_position`.

```gdscript
class_name NavigationBridge2D5D extends Node

## Projects 3D NavigationServer paths to 2D screenspace for 2.5D movement.
static func query_2_5d_path(camera: Camera3D, map_rid: RID, start_2d: Vector2, target_2d: Vector2) -> PackedVector2Array:
    # 1. Project 2D screen points to the 3D ground plane (Y=0).
    var start_3d := camera.project_position(start_2d, 0.0)
    var target_3d := camera.project_position(target_2d, 0.0)
    
    # 2. Query optimized 3D path.
    var path_3d := NavigationServer3D.map_get_path(map_rid, start_3d, target_3d, true)
    
    # 3. Project 3D world points back to 2D screenspace coordinates for the sprite.
    var path_2d := PackedVector2Array()
    for point in path_3d:
        path_2d.append(camera.unproject_position(point))
        
    return path_2d
```

### 4. Shader-Based Billboarding (Massive Crowd Rendering)
To render millions of instances, use `MultiMeshInstance3D` paired with a custom Visual Shader. Use `VisualShaderNodeBillboard` with `BILLBOARD_TYPE_FIXED_Y` to ensure sprites stay upright on flat terrain.

```gdscript
class_name MassiveCrowdManager extends MultiMeshInstance3D
## Efficiently manages millions of camera-facing instances via GPU hardware.

func _ready() -> void:
    # 1. Configure the MultiMesh for 3D transforms.
    multimesh = MultiMesh.new()
    multimesh.transform_format = MultiMesh.TRANSFORM_3D
    multimesh.instance_count = 10000
    
    # 2. Build a ShaderMaterial using VisualShaderNodeBillboard.
    var material := ShaderMaterial.new()
    # Note: Logic assumes billboard_type=BILLBOARD_TYPE_FIXED_Y and keep_scale=true.
    multimesh.mesh = QuadMesh.new()
    multimesh.mesh.surface_set_material(0, material)
    
    # 3. Populate transforms. The GPU handles orientation

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Source repository: thedivergentai/GD-Agentic-Skills
License: LGPL-3.0
Version: 1.0.0
Last GitHub push: Aug 21, 2026
Registry updated: Sep 5, 2026
Instruction path: skills/godot-adapt-2d-to-3d/SKILL.md @ 6a36f189d9c9

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Overview

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Available Scripts

Node Conversion Matrix

Migration Steps (script-first)

Art Pipeline: Sprites → 3D Models

Option 1: Billboard Sprites (2.5D)

Option 2: Quad Meshes (Floating Sprites)

Option 3: Full 3D Models (Blender/Asset Library)

Lighting Considerations

UI Adaptation

Performance Budgeting (profiler gates)

Input Scheme Changes

2D → 3D Input Mapping

Edge Cases

Physics Not Working

Camera Clipping Through Walls

Player Falling Through Floor

Decision Tree: When to Go 3D

Expert Techniques & Optimizations

1. Vector Math over Euler Angles

2. Understanding Coordinate Discrepancies

3. 2.5D Navigation (Camera-Projected Paths)

4. Shader-Based Billboarding (Massive Crowd Rendering)

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