Ogre3D Engine

Hello, I'm Pavel (paroj on the forums), and for the past few years, I've been the primary caretaker of a piece of software you may have used without even knowing it: the OGRE 3D engine. OGRE is a legendary open-source graphics engine that has been the backbone of incredible software for over 20 years. It’s not a flashy, all-in-one game engine, but a powerful, reliable tool that has enabled groundbreaking work in robotics (Gazebo, ROS), medical imaging (FW4SPL), and powered beloved indie games like Rigs of Rods and Stunt Rally. Today, the project has two paths: the modern ogre-next branch, and the classic, battle-tested OGRE 1.x. This Patreon is exclusively dedicated to supporting and advancing the OGRE 1.x branch. The Heart of OGRE Beats in its Stable 1.x Branch While development on ogre-next pushes the boundaries of performance, countless projects depend on the mature, stable, and battle-tested ogre 1.x. For them, continuity is everything. Migrating is often not an option, and they need a solid foundation to continue their important work. That's where I come in. In my free time, I've dedicated myself to being the steward of this vital codebase. I manage releases, review patches, keep the community forums running, and work with Linux distributions to make sure OGRE is accessible to everyone. From Part-Time Passion to Focused Progress I love this work, but the reality is that free time only stretches so far. I can keep things running, but I can't tackle the major improvements and feature requests that the community deserves - the kind of work that takes weeks or months of focused effort. This is where you can become part of the story Your patronage would allow me to carve out dedicated, professional time from my work week to focus solely on OGRE. Instead of just maintaining, we can start innovating again. We can tackle those big-ticket items that have been on the wishlist for years. Any contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference. Let's work together to ensure OGRE's legacy continues for another 20 years. Thank you for helping to secure the future of this legendary engine.