Start your engines...

So I have written a prototype of my basic engine design and now I am ready to start on a full engine this iteration. Above is where I am right now. Below is where I want to be.

A few key features I am shooting for are:

• In game editing - switch to editing mode by using the console.
• Abstract physics engine interface - based on BEPU Physics mostly (see note 1 below)
• In game collision mesh editing and creation - easily add, move, rotate collision shapes.
• SunBurn properties editing in game, including textures.
• Deferred rendering using SunBurn - not going to bother with forward support.
• Neoforce Controls UI - because I don't like WinForms.
• .NET Compact only - Windows and Xbox support.
• Animated textures - (see note 2 below)

And a few items that are on the list, but not currently high on the priority list.

• Skinned models with rag doll physics.
• Partial rag doll physics for skinned models. For example entire model is animated normally except the left arm is actively a rag doll.

 Notes:

1. The reason for abstracting the physics engine is for portability. I want to be able to write a single Save/Load method and have it work without modification even if I switch engines. The reason I am basing my interface on BEPU Physics is because it seems to be the best at the moment.
2. Not sure if I will use movies or sprite sheets, but this is a must.

So my goal is to have a complete engine with a complete game finished by the end of the year. Wish me luck.