Question 1

How to integrate Planck.js with Phaser or other game frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Planck.js requires custom integration by syncing physics bodies with game objects; the documentation offers examples, but it involves writing adapter code rather than using pre-built plugins. This allows flexibility but adds initial setup time.

Question 2

Planck.js vs Matter.js for 2D HTML5 games?

Accepted Answer

Planck.js, based on Box2D, excels in complex simulations and reliability, while Matter.js is often lighter for simpler scenes. Choose Planck.js for performance-critical games, but benchmark both for your specific use case.

Question 3

Can Planck.js run server-side in Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Planck.js works in Node.js, but it's optimized for browsers; server-side usage may require headless configurations and careful performance tuning, as noted in the documentation for cross-platform use.

Question 4

How to handle collision detection events in Planck.js?

Accepted Answer

Use event listeners on physics bodies with callbacks for contact events; the docs provide code snippets for setting up collision responses, which involve managing beginContact and endContact functions.

Question 5

What are common performance issues with Planck.js on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Performance can degrade with many active bodies or complex shapes; optimizing by reducing body counts, using simple geometries, and leveraging the testbed for profiling is recommended, as per the optimization guides.

Question 6

Is Planck.js suitable for non-game interactive simulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works for educational apps or physics demos, but its game-focused optimization might require tweaks for non-real-time simulations; the testbed can help prototype such scenarios.

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