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Pixel Art for Game Developers

Pixel Art for Game Developers

Is the art for your video game taking too long to create? Learning to create Pixel Art may be the answer to your development troubles. Uncover the secrets to creating stunning graphics with Pixel Art for Game Developers. The premier how-to book on Pixel Art and Pixel Art software it focuses on the universal principles of the craft. The book provides an introduction to Pixel Art its utility foundational elements and concepts such as light and shadow. It offers tutorials on creating animations and serves as a functional guide for the most common methodology in 2D game development. Gamers love the retro feel of Pixel Art and lucky for you it is easy to create. You'll love the tiny file sizes that will reduce compile times and help your game run faster. Providing you with the skills to create the characters and environments needed for 2D games this book will help you: Create tilesets to build game environments Understand light and shadow Work efficiently with pixels Use atmospheric and linear perspective Create professional-quality Pixel Art This book has chapters dedicated to theory as well as step-by-step tutorials both of which describe the process explicitly. Whether you are an artist programmer indie developer or certified public accountant after reading this book you'll understand the steps necessary to create production-quality Pixel Art graphics. Praise for the Book:Pixel Art and Pixel Art games are very popular and the technique is a great way for independent creators to create very good-looking games with limited resources. It‘s frankly shocking that there hasn‘t been a resource like this before . a very timely book. Chris Totten George Mason University Washington DC USA

GBP 180.00
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Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Demystifies the Processes of Game DevelopmentGame Development for iOS with Unity3D takes you through the complete process of Unity iOS game development. A game developer for over 12 years the author presents production-proven techniques and valuable tips and tricks needed to plan build test and launch games for the iPhone iPod and iPad. He walks you through all the necessary procedures including how to publish your game to the App Store. Encompasses the Whole Range of iOS Game DevelopmentThis practical book begins with advice on writing a game design document and getting Apple developer certification. It then covers the build processes of the Unity Remote application and explains how to use the Unity editor. After focusing on debugging and optimization the author describes tips for designing and marketing a successful App Store page. The book also features two iOS-ready games to explore adapt and play. Source files for the game examples are available at www. crcpress. com. Guides You in Creating a Functional iOS Game Accessible to indie game developers and small- to medium-sized studios this hands-on guide gives you the tools and knowledge needed to start building and launching iOS games. It helps you create games using Unity3D and publish them to the App Store.

GBP 175.00
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The Geometry Toolbox for Graphics and Modeling

The Geometry Toolbox for Graphics and Modeling

The Geometry Toolbox takes a novel and particularly visual approach to teaching the basic concepts of two- and three-dimensional geometry. It explains the geometry essential for today's computer modeling computer graphics and animation systems. While the basic theory is completely covered the emphasis of the book is not on abstract proofs but rather on examples and algorithms. The Geometry Toolbox is the ideal text for professionals who want to get acquainted with the latest geometric tools. The chapters on basic curves and surfaces form an ideal stepping stone into the world of graphics and modeling. It is also a unique textbook for a modern introduction to linear algebra and matrix theory. | The Geometry Toolbox for Graphics and Modeling

GBP 56.99
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Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

Virtual environments such as games and animated and real movies require realistic sound effects that can be integrated by computer synthesis. The book emphasizes physical modeling of sound and focuses on real-world interactive sound effects. It is intended for game developers graphics programmers developers of virtual reality systems and training simulators and others who want to learn about computational sound. It is written at an introductory level with mathematical foundations provided in appendices. Links to code examples and sound files can be found on the Downloads/Updates tab. | Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

GBP 180.00
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Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them. This book begins by explaining general design methods the history and definitions of origami tessellations and the geometric features of flat origami before moving on to introduce a brand-new design method: the twist-based design method. This method generates base parts that connect twist patterns” (that can be folded with a twist) without using a lattice. Therefore it can generate base parts such as regular pentagons which cannot be generated with more conventional methods and can generate new origami tessellations connected to them. Features: No proofs or formulas in the text and minimal jargon. Suitable for readers with a roughly middle school to high school level of mathematical background. Web application implementing the method described in this book is available allowing the readers to design their own patterns.

GBP 22.99
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Blender for Animation and Film-Based Production

Blender for Animation and Film-Based Production

See Why Blender Is Right for Your Studio‘s Pipeline Blender for Animation and Film-Based Production explores why Blender is ideal for animation films. It demonstrates Blender‘s capability to do the job in each production department. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced user you‘ll see why Blender should be taken into consideration in animation and film production. This Blender reference will help you: Manage your projects from start to finish Understand the different stages in any animation production See how studios work and develop their animation projects Describing the versatility and power of Blender the book shows you why studios should incorporate Blender in their pipeline. It avoids tedious tutorials and incomprehensible examples. Instead the book guides you toward finding efficient solutions for issues with your production files or pipeline. It familiarizes you with the animation industry and explores the risks involved in choosing Blender as a primary tool in animation studios.

GBP 175.00
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Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

Learn to make games that are more fun and engaging! Building on fundamental principles of Artificial Intelligence Funge explains how to create Non-Player Characters (NPCs) with progressively more sophisticated capabilities. Starting with the basic capability of acting in the game world the book explains how to develop NPCs who can perceive remember what they perceive and then continue in the game play to think about the effects of possible actions and finally learn from their experience. Funge considers the system architecture and explains how to implement potential behaviors (both reactive and deliberate) for intelligent and responsive NPCs allowing for games that are more fun and engaging. Emphasizing enduring design principles Funge covers the basics of Game AI and provides a clear easy to read introduction that beginning programmers and game designers will enjoy. | Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

GBP 59.99
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Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks is a Student Reference Review Supplemental Learning and Example Handbook (SRRSLEH) that mirrors the content of the author‘s popular textbook Discrete Mathematics with Ducks (DMwD). This handbook provides a review of key material illustrative examples and new problems with accompanying solutions that are helpful even for those using a traditional discrete mathematics textbook. Every chapter in SRRSLEH matches the corresponding chapter of DMwD. Chapters in SRRSLEH contain the following: A list of the notation introduced in the corresponding chapter A list of definitions that students need to know from the corresponding chapter Theorems/facts of note appearing in the corresponding chapter A list of proof techniques introduced with templates and/or examples given for each one A selection of examples from DMwD written out formally and briefly rather than colloquially as in DMwD A quick refresher for any discrete math student this handbook enables students to find information easily and reminds them of the terms and results they should know during their course. Read reviews of DMwD. | Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

GBP 180.00
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Miracles Mystics Mathematicians Searching for Deep Reality

Miracles Mystics Mathematicians Searching for Deep Reality

Miracles Mystics Mathematicians: Searching for Deep Reality focuses on the lives and writings of some of history’s most influential mathematicians and the impact that their mystical beliefs had on their lives and on their mathematical work. Modern biographers often cleanse the lives of renowned scientists of any hint of mysticism or occultism. Such threads are sometimes regarded as relics of the superstitious past; flaws that need to be hushed up marginalized or reinterpreted. This book represents a minor attempt to push back against this tendency and to examine these aspects of the history of mathematics with seriousness and intellectual curiosity. Features A breadth of scope covering many centuries Suitable for anyone interested in mathematics history philosophy paranormal phenomena psi-research mysticism or in any combination of the above An almost unique account of known histories examined from a new vantage point Sasho Kalajdzievski is a Senior Scholar in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manitoba. | Miracles Mystics Mathematicians Searching for Deep Reality

GBP 44.99
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The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

The Baseball Mysteries: Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives is a book of baseball puzzles logical baseball puzzles. To jump in all you need is logic and a casual fan’s knowledge of the game. The puzzles are solved by reasoning from the rules of the game and a few facts. The logic in the puzzles is like legal reasoning. A solution must argue from evidence (the facts) and law (the rules). Unlike legal arguments however a solution must reach an unassailable conclusion. There are many puzzle books. But there’s nothing remotely like this book. The puzzles here while rigorously deductive are firmly attached to actual events to struggles that are reported in the papers every day. The puzzles offer a unique and scintillating connection between abstract logic and gritty reality. Actually this book offers the reader an unlimited number of puzzles. Once you’ve solved a few of the challenges here every boxscore you see in the papers or online is a new puzzle! It can be anywhere from simple to complex to impossible. For anyone who enjoys logical puzzles. For anyone interested in legal reasoning. For anyone who loves the game of baseball. Jerry Butters has a BA in mathematics from Oberlin College and an MS in mathematics and a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago. He taught mathematics for two years at Mindanao State University in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer. He taught economics for five years at Princeton University. For most of his career he worked on consumer protection cases and policy issues at the Federal Trade Commission. In his retirement he has become a piano teacher and performer. He enjoys hobbies ranging from reading Chinese to practicing Taiji. This book is an outgrowth of another of his hobbies—his love of designing and solving puzzles of all sorts. Jim Henle has a BA in mathematics from Dartmouth College and a PhD from M. I. T. He taught for two years at U. P. Baguio in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer two years at a middle school as alternative service and 42 years at Smith College. His research is primarily in logic and set theory with additional papers in geometry graph theory number theory games economics and music. He edited columns for The Mathematical Intelligencer. He authored or co-authored five books. His most recent book The Proof and the Pudding compares mathematics and gastronomy. He has collaborated with Jerry on puzzle papers and chamber music concerts. | The Baseball Mysteries Challenging Puzzles for Logical Detectives

GBP 22.99
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Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

Digital design is not only about creating visually appealing products and promotions; it needs to possess a practical aspect in addition to being aesthetically appealing. Digital Design in Action explores these pragmatic applications and the creative design aspects for various mediums including the web apps ePub visual presentations and PDF. Using the latest digital publishing tools and a project-based pedagogy this book includes projects ranging from real-world to experimental. Each chapter contains the perfect balance of vibrant figures techniques and applications to help guide the reader into harnessing their inner potential. Key Features Presents methodologies used to deploy layouts for multiple digital output using the latest tools and techniques Includes a supporting companion website containing digital examples plus all exercise files and supporting art Contains end-of-chapter exercises and real-world and experimental projects Structured to help design students create dynamic content in class and on the job later down the line. | Digital Design in Action Creative Solutions for Designers

GBP 44.99
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Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

A Versatile Framework for Handling Subdivided Geometric ObjectsCombinatorial Maps: Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing gathers important ideas related to combinatorial maps and explains how the maps are applied in geometric modeling and image processing. It focuses on two subclasses of combinatorial maps: n-Gmaps and n-maps. Suitable for researchers and graduate students in geometric modeling computational and discrete geometry computer graphics and image processing and analysis the book presents the data structures operations and algorithms that are useful in handling subdivided geometric objects. It shows how to study data structures for the explicit representation of subdivided geometric objects and describes operations for handling the structures. The book also illustrates results of the design of data structures and operations. | Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

GBP 59.99
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Numerical Algorithms Methods for Computer Vision Machine Learning and Graphics

Numerical Algorithms Methods for Computer Vision Machine Learning and Graphics

Numerical Algorithms: Methods for Computer Vision Machine Learning and Graphics presents a new approach to numerical analysis for modern computer scientists. Using examples from a broad base of computational tasks including data processing computational photography and animation the textbook introduces numerical modeling and algorithmic design from a practical standpoint and provides insight into the theoretical tools needed to support these skills. The book covers a wide range of topics—from numerical linear algebra to optimization and differential equations—focusing on real-world motivation and unifying themes. It incorporates cases from computer science research and practice accompanied by highlights from in-depth literature on each subtopic. Comprehensive end-of-chapter exercises encourage critical thinking and build students’ intuition while introducing extensions of the basic material. The text is designed for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in computer science and related fields with experience in calculus and linear algebra. For students with a background in discrete mathematics the book includes some reminders of relevant continuous mathematical background. | Numerical Algorithms Methods for Computer Vision Machine Learning and Graphics

GBP 44.99
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Essential Skills for 3D Modeling Rendering and Animation

Essential Skills for 3D Modeling Rendering and Animation

The Key to Fully Understanding the Basics of a 3D World Prominently used in games movies and on television 3D graphics are tools of creation used to enhance how material and light come together to manipulate objects in 3D space. A game-changer written for the non-technical mind Essential Skills for 3D Modeling Rendering and Animation examines the complexities of 3D computer-generated art and outlines the basics of how things work and are used in 3D. This text describes the three cornerstones of 3D modeling rendering and animation; focuses on common elements; and provides a full understanding of the foundational concepts involved. Detailing the skills and knowledge needed to become an accomplished 3D artist it includes step-by-step instruction with ample examples and allows absolute beginners to move at their own pace. Master Anything You Are Tasked to Model The author incorporates historical information presenting a contextual understanding of the various techniques and methodologies in their historical place. Each chapter builds on the fundamentals of 3D computer graphics and augments skills based on the concepts enabling the student to learn both theory and application simultaneously. The book highlights two basic geometry types polygons and NURBS surfaces showing the student basic modeling techniques with both. While more techniques are available an artist can cover any model by grasping these basic techniques. Supplies examples that are specifically taken from Autodesk Maya Contains exercises that are meant to be used in conjunction with the training videos on the website Includes a documented history of computer graphics Essential Skills for 3D Modeling Rendering and Animation offers a fundamental understanding of the mechanics of 3D graphics to modelers anima

GBP 180.00
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Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays Volume 1

Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays Volume 1

This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new four volume edition. This book has laid the foundation to a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words which wangle wonderfully winning ways. In Volume 1 the authors do the Spade Work presenting theories and techniques to dissect games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies. | Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays Volume 1

GBP 180.00
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Twists Tilings and Tessellations Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami

Twists Tilings and Tessellations Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami

Twists Tilings and Tessellation describes the underlying principles and mathematics of the broad and exciting field of abstract and mathematical origami most notably the field of origami tessellations. It contains folding instructions underlying principles mathematical concepts and many beautiful photos of the latest work in this fast-expanding field. | Twists Tilings and Tessellations Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami

GBP 66.99
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Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

This book closes the gap between what people think Excel can do and what they can achieve in the tool. Over the past few years recognition of the importance of effectively visualizing data has led to an explosion of data analysis and visualization software tools. But for many people Microsoft Excel continues to be the workhorse for their data visualization needs not to mention the only tool that many data workers have access to. Although Excel is not a specialist data visualization platform it does have strong capabilities. The default chart types do not need to be the limit of the tool’s data visualization capabilities and users can extend its features by understanding some key elements and strategies. Data Visualization in Excel provides a step-by-step guide to creating more advanced and often more effective data visualizations in Excel and is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to create better more effective and more engaging data visualizations. | Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

GBP 26.99
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Interactive Stories and Video Game Art A Storytelling Framework for Game Design

Interactive Stories and Video Game Art A Storytelling Framework for Game Design

The success of storytelling in games depends on the entire development team—game designers artists writers programmers and musicians etc. —working harmoniously together towards a singular artistic vision. Interactive Stories and Video Game Art is first to define a common design language for understanding and orchestrating interactive masterpieces using techniques inherited from the rich history of art and craftsmanship that games build upon. Case studies of hit games like The Last of Us Journey and Minecraft illustrate the vital components needed to create emotionally-complex stories that are mindful of gaming’s principal relationship between player actions and video game aesthetics. This book is for developers of video games and virtual reality filmmakers gamification and transmedia experts and everybody else interested in experiencing resonant and meaningful interactive stories. Key Features: The first book to define a common visual and interactive language for understanding and orchestrating sophisticated stories in video games Accessible to industry professionals as well as non-developers Featured concepts apply to all media with an interactive component including: transmedia gamification and interactive art The definitive framework for designing interactive stories | Interactive Stories and Video Game Art A Storytelling Framework for Game Design

GBP 46.99
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Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

The magnum opus of one of the worlds leading origami artists the second edition of Origami Design Secrets reveals the underlying concepts of origami and how to create original origami designs. Containing step-by-step instructions for 26 models this book is not just an origami cookbook or list of instructions it introduces the fundamental building blocks of origami building up to advanced methods such as the combination of uniaxial bases the circle/river method and tree theory. With corrections and improved illustrations this new expanded edition also covers uniaxial box pleating introduces the new design technique of hex pleating and describes methods of generalizing polygon packing to arbitrary angles. With coverage spanning the foundations of origami construction and advanced methods using both paper and pencil and custom-built free software Origami Design Secrets helps readers cultivate the intuition and skills necessary to develop their own designs. It takes them beyond merely following a recipe to crafting a work of art. | Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

GBP 175.00
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How to Win More Strategies for Increasing a Lottery Win

How to Win More Strategies for Increasing a Lottery Win

This book is designed to provide valuable insight into how to improve the return on your investment when playing the lottery. While it does not promise that you will win more often it does show you how to improve the odds of winning larger amounts when your numbers do come up. So when you do win that million-dollar jackpot you will be less likely to have to share it with anyone else. Among the intriguing topics covered are the most popular (and the most foolish) combinations of numbers why it is impossible to improve the odds of any legitimate lottery how popular (and thus unprofitable) an attractive-looking ticket might be why not to follow the suggested numbers from so-called expert advisors and why it is important to avoid winning combinations of past drawings. With this book and a little luck the dream of winning millions might just come true. | How to Win More Strategies for Increasing a Lottery Win

GBP 175.00
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Game Engine Architecture Third Edition

Game Engine Architecture Third Edition

In this new and improved third edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture Jason Gregory draws on his nearly two decades of experience at Midway Electronic Arts and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development. In this book the broad range of technologies and techniques used by AAA game studios are each explained in detail and their roles within a real industrial-strength game engine are illustrated. New to the Third Edition This third edition offers the same comprehensive coverage of game engine architecture provided by previous editions along with updated coverage of: computer and CPU hardware and memory caches compiler optimizations C++ language standardization the IEEE-754 floating-point representation 2D user interfaces plus an entirely new chapter on hardware parallelism and concurrent programming. This book is intended to serve as an introductory text but it also offers the experienced game programmer a useful perspective on aspects of game development technology with which they may not have deep experience. As always copious references and citations are provided in this edition making it an excellent jumping off point for those who wish to dig deeper into any particular aspect of the game development process. Key Features Covers both the theory and practice of game engine software development Examples are grounded in specific technologies but discussion extends beyond any particular engine or API. Includes all mathematical background needed. Comprehensive text for beginners and also has content for senior engineers. | Game Engine Architecture Third Edition

GBP 82.99
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Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio For Composers Sound Designers Musicians and Game Developers

Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio For Composers Sound Designers Musicians and Game Developers

Whether trying to land that first big gig or working to perfect the necessary skills to fill a game world with sound Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio 3rd edition will teach the reader everything they need to know about the audio side of the multi-million dollar video game industry. This book builds upon the success of the second edition with even more expert advice from masters in the field and notes current changes within the growing video game industry. The tools of the trade excerpts will showcase what professionals like Marty O’Donnell Richard Jacques and Tom Salta use to create their work and to help newcomers in the field prepare their own sound studios. Sample contracts are reviewed within the text as well as helpful advice about contractual terms and negotiable points. These sample contracts can also be found as a downloadable zip for the reader’s convenience. Aaron Marks also explores how to set your financial terms and network efficiently along with examples of how projects can go completely awry and achieving the best results in often complicated situations. Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio serves as the ultimate survival guide to navigating an audio career in the video game industry. Key Features New full color edition with a complete update of information. Added and expanded coverage of field recording for games creating voiceovers adaptive and interactive audio and other cutting edge sound creation and implementation techniques used within games. Update/Replacement of interviews. Include interviews/features on international game audio professionals New and expanded interview features from game composers and sound designers of every experience level such as Keith Arem Bradley Meyer Christopher Tin and Rodney Gates including many international professionals like Pasi Pitkanen Henning Nugel and Christos Panayides. Expanded and updated game console coverage of the Wii Wii U Xbox 360 Xbox One PS3 and PS4. Includes new scripting and middleware concepts and techniques and review of powerful tools such as FMOD and Wwise. | Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio For Composers Sound Designers Musicians and Game Developers

GBP 46.99
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Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games explores a wide variety of popular mathematical games including their historical beginnings and the mathematical theories that underpin them. Its academic level is suitable for high school students and higher but people of any age or level will find something to entertain them and something new to learn. It would be a fantastic resource for high school mathematics classrooms or undergraduate mathematics for liberal arts course and belongs on the shelf of anyone with an interest in recreational mathematics. Features Suitable for anyone with an interest in games and mathematics and could be especially useful to middle and high school students and their teachers Includes various exercises for fun for readers

GBP 22.99
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Basics of Game Design

Basics of Game Design

Basics of Game Design is for anyone wanting to become a professional game designer. Focusing on creating the game mechanics for data-driven games it covers role-playing real-time strategy first-person shooter simulation and other games. Written by a 25-year veteran of the game industry the guide offers detailed explanations of how to design the data sets used to resolve game play for moving combat solving puzzles interacting with NPCs managing inventory and much more. Advice on developing stories for games building maps and levels and designing the graphical user interface is also included.

GBP 180.00
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