Programowanie gier
Bruna Belfort
Packed with powerful tools for creating high-quality illustrations, Clip Studio Paint (CSP) is a digital artist’s dream, but truly harnessing its potential to transform your art requires you to master its advanced features and techniques. Written by Bruna Belfort, a seasoned digital artist with over 15 years of experience in creating digital art and a gift for making complex techniques easy to grasp, Mastering Clip Studio Paint is your ultimate guide to standing out in the digital art world.This book guides you through efficient workspace customization, streamlining workflows, and organizing projects with precision, deepening your understanding with each turn of the page. You'll learn time-saving painting techniques, create clean line art, maximize layer efficiency, and customize brushes for advanced painting styles. The book allows you to explore 3D space and materials as you manipulate objects on the canvas, illuminate your artwork with 3D lighting, and create immersive backgrounds. Along the way, you'll gain insights into character design, environment illustrations, and digital painting that will expand your creative toolkit.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to confidently tackle any creative challenge with CSP, optimizing your artistic process, applying advanced techniques, and adding depth and dimension to your artwork.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
Alex Ogorek
If you are a developer who is experienced with Cocos2d and Objective-C, and want to take your game development skills to the next level, this book is going to help you achieve your goal.
Michelle Martin
A comprehensive guide that covers advanced tasks performed with the CryENGINE system using interesting examples and illustrations demonstrating each of its features. This book is designed for developers who already have a basic understanding of CryENGINE and who want to take their skills to the next level. Whether you are a hobbyist developer or you are working on an AAA project, Mastering CryENGINE will help you enhance your CryENGINE proficiency.
Mastering GitLab 12. Implement DevOps culture and repository management solutions
Joost Evertse
GitLab is an open source repository management and version control toolkit with functions for enterprises and personal software projects. It offers configurability options, extensions, and APIs that make it an ideal tool for enterprises to manage the software development life cycle.This book begins by explaining GitLab options and the components of the GitLab architecture. You will learn how to install and set up GitLab on-premises and in the cloud, along with understanding how to migrate code bases from different systems, such as GitHub, Concurrent Versions System, Team Foundation Version Control, and Subversion. Later chapters will help you implement DevOps culture by introducing the workflow management tools in GitLab and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). In addition to this, the book will guide you through installing GitLab on a range of cloud platforms, monitoring with Prometheus, and deploying an environment with GitLab. You'll also focus on the GitLab CI component to assist you with creating development pipelines and jobs, along with helping you set up GitLab runners for your own project. Finally, you will be able to choose a high availability setup that fits your needs and helps you monitor and act on results obtained after testing.By the end of this book, you will have gained the expertise you need to use GitLab features effectively, and be able to integrate all phases in the development process.
Patrick Hoey
Leverage the power of LibGDX to create a fully functional, customizable RPG game for your own commercial titleAbout This BookLearn game architecture and design patterns with concrete examples using proper software engineering principlesSave time and money with this handy reference guide for future game development with LibGDXDesign and develop a fully functional RPG video game from scratch with a hands on, step-by-step approach using LibGDXWho This Book Is ForIf you are an intermediate-level game developer who wants to create an RPG video game but found the creation process overwhelming, either by lack of tutorials or by getting lost in a sea of game-related technologies, engines, or frameworks, then this book is for you. This book assumes familiarity with Java and some basic knowledge of LibGDX.What You Will LearnDevelop characters with stat attributes, player movement, animation, physics, and collision detectionCreate interactive NPC characters with speech windows and build immersion via dialog treesBuild inventory management system UIs with drag and drop items to sell, buy, and equipDesign a quest system to expand out the content of your gameForm interesting enemies with battle mechanics and spawn pointsDevise scripted cutscenes to add an element of story and dramaDevelop save and load game profilesCreate special effects to give the game extra “juiciness” and polish, and help build the atmosphereIn DetailLibGDX is a Java-based framework developed with a heavy emphasis on performance, and includes cross-platform support out of the box (Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, and HTML5) as well as providing all the low-level functionality so that you can focus on developing your game and not battling with the platform. LibGDX also has an engaged and responsive community, active maintenance, and is available for free without a prohibitive license.Starting from the beginning, this book will take you through the entire development process of creating an RPG video game using LibGDX.First, this book will introduce you to the features specific to RPG games, as well as an overview of game architecture. Then, you will create map locations, develop character movement, add animation, integrate collision detection, and develop a portal system. Next, you will learn and develop a HUD and other UI components, as well as an inventory management system. You will then develop NPC interactions including dialog trees, shopkeepers, and quest givers. After this, you will design and create battle features for fighting enemies, as well as event triggers for world events. Finally, you will add the final polish with sound, music, and lighting effects.By the end of this book, you will have learned and applied core components from the LibGDX framework, as well as have a finished game to use as a springboard for customization and story development for your own commercial video game.Style and approachThis book walks you through the concepts and implementation of developing a complete RPG game, unfolding chapter by chapter and building upon previous concepts. Each chapter can be used as an individual reference with diagrams to explain core concepts with concrete example code explained in detail.
Mastering Oculus Rift Development. The next frontier of gaming and simulation
Jack Donovan
Virtual reality (VR) is changing the world of gaming and entertainment as we know it. VR headsets such as the Oculus Rift immerse players in a virtual world by tracking their head movements and simulating depth, giving them the feeling that they are actually present in the environment. We will first use the Oculus SDK in the book and will then move on to the widely popular Unity Engine, showing you how you can add that extra edge to your VR games using the power of Unity. In this book, you’ll learn how to take advantage of this new medium by designing around each of its unique features. This book will demonstrate the Unity 5 game engine, one of most widely-used engines for VR development, and will take you through a comprehensive project that covers everything necessary to create and publish a complete VR experience for the Oculus Rift. You will also be able to identify the common perils and pitfalls of VR development to ensure that your audience has the most comfortable experience possible.By the end of the book, you will be able to create an advanced VR game for the Oculus Rift, and you’ll have everything you need to bring your ideas into a new reality.
Raimondas Pupius
SFML is a cross-platform software development library written in C++ with bindings available for many programming languages. It provides a simple interface to the various components of your PC, to ease the development of games and multimedia applications. This book will help you become an expert of SFML by using all of its features to its full potential. It begins by going over some of the foundational code necessary in order to make our RPG project run. By the end of chapter 3, we will have successfully picked up and deployed a fast and efficient particle system that makes the game look much more ‘alive’. Throughout the next couple of chapters, you will be successfully editing the game maps with ease, all thanks to the custom tools we’re going to be building. From this point on, it’s all about making the game look good. After being introduced to the use of shaders and raw OpenGL, you will be guided through implementing dynamic scene lighting, the use of normal and specular maps, and dynamic soft shadows. However, no project is complete without being optimized first. The very last chapter will wrap up our project by making it lightning fast and efficient.
Dr. Ashley Godbold
A functional UI is an important component for player interaction in every type of video game. Along with imparting crucial statistical information to the player, the UI is also the window through which the player engages with the world established by the game. Unity's tools give you the opportunity to create complex and attractive UIs to make your game stand out.This book helps you realize the full potential of Unity's powerful tools to create the best UI for your games by walking you through the creation of myriad user interface components.Learn how to create visually engaging heads-up-displays, pause menus, health bars, circular progress bars, animated menus, and more. This book not only teaches how to lay out visual elements, but also how to program these features and implement them across multiple games of varying genres.While working through the examples provided, you will learn how to develop a UI that scales to multiple screen resolutions, so your game can be released on multiple platforms with minimal changes.
Dr. Ashley Godbold
Mastering UI Development with Unity covers the creation of captivating, functional UIs for player interaction and engagement. Learn design considerations, animation, particle effects, and UI optimization for various genres and platforms. Implement UIs using Unity's UI systems and input systems, creating visually engaging elements like HUDs, menus, and progress bars. Discover how to develop and implement UIs across multiple platforms and resolutions with practical examples. By the end, you'll confidently develop game UIs with technical and aesthetic considerations using Unity's versatile UI elements.
Alan Thorn
Do you want to make the leap from being an everyday Unity developer to being a pro game developer? Then look no further! This book is your one-stop solution to creating mesmerizing games with lifelike features and amazing gameplay. This book focuses in some detail on a practical project with Unity, building a first-person game with many features. You'll delve into the architecture of a Unity game, creating expansive worlds, interesting render effects, and other features to make your games special. You will create individual game components, use efficient animation techniques, and implement collision and physics effectively. Specifically, we'll explore optimal techniques for importing game assets, such as meshes and textures; tips and tricks for effective level design; how to animate and script NPCs; how to configure and deploy to mobile devices; how to prepare for VR development; how to work with version control; and more. By the end of this book, you'll have developed sufficient competency in Unity development to produce fun games with confidence.
Mastering Unity 2D Game Development. Using Unity 5 to develop a retro RPG - Second Edition
Dr. Ashley Godbold, Simon Jackson
The Unity engine has revolutionized the gaming industry, by making it easier than ever for indie game developers to create quality games on a budget. Hobbyists and students can use this powerful engine to build 2D and 3D games, to play, distribute, and even sell for free!This book will help you master the 2D features available in Unity 5, by walking you through the development of a 2D RPG framework. With fully explained and detailed C# scripts, this book will show you how to create and program animations, a NPC conversation system, an inventory system, random RPG map battles, and full game menus. After your core game is complete, you'll learn how to add finishing touches like sound and music, monetization strategies, and splash screens. You’ll then be guided through the process of publishing and sharing your game on multiple platforms. After completing this book, you will have the necessary knowledge to develop, build, and deploy 2D games of any genre!
Simon Jackson
If you have C# knowledge but now want to become truly confident in creating fully functional 2D RPG games with Unity, then this book will show you everything you need to know.
Mastering Unity 5.x. Create amazing games with brilliant game play features using Unity 5.x
Alan Thorn
Mastering Unity 5.x is for developers wishing to optimize the features of Unity 5.x. With an in-depth focus on a practical project, learn all about Unity architecture and impressive animation techniques. With this book, produce fun games with confidence.
Mohamed Essam
Do you want to level up your Unity game development skills? Then look no further! This book is your one-stop solution to creating mesmerizing games with lifelike features and captivating gameplay.Written by a highly experienced Unity developer, this book emphasizes project organization, clean C# code, and Unity plugins, including the new Input System and Cinemachine. Mastering Unity Game Development with C# shows you how to structure projects effectively, write clean and modular code, utilize the power of Unity plugins, and design engaging game mechanics. You’ll also understand how to optimize user interfaces for a seamless player experience, manage game data efficiently, contribute to existing code bases, integrate third-party assets and APIs, and apply optimization techniques to enhance game performance.By the end of this book, you’ll have acquired the knowledge and skills that will empower you to create efficient and engaging games.
Alan Thorn
Mastering Unity Scripting is an advanced book intended for students, educators, and professionals familiar with the Unity basics as well as the basics of scripting. Whether you've been using Unity for a short time or are an experienced user, this book has something important and valuable to offer to help you improve your game development workflow.
Penny de Byl
Matematyka jest niezbędna do zrozumienia reguł rządzących tworzeniem grafiki komputerowej w czasie rzeczywistym, a także zasad manipulowania obiektami i środowiskami 3D. Idealnym narzędziem ułatwiającym uchwycenie tych zależności jest język Python wraz z bibliotekami Pygame i PyOpenGL. Dzięki nim łatwo zrozumiesz, w jaki sposób komputery tworzą i wprowadzają zmiany w środowiskach trójwymiarowych. Ta książka wyjaśni Ci rolę matematyki w tworzeniu, renderowaniu i zmienianiu wirtualnych środowisk 3D, a ponadto pozwoli odkryć tajemnice najpopularniejszych dzisiaj silników gier. Za sprawą licznych praktycznych ćwiczeń zorientujesz się, co się kryje za rysowaniem linii i kształtów graficznych, stosowaniem wektorów i wierzchołków, budowaniem i renderowaniem siatek, jak również przekształcaniem wierzchołków. Nauczysz się używać kodu Pythona, a także bibliotek Pygame i PyOpenGL do budowy własnych silników. Dowiesz się też, jak tworzyć przydatne API i korzystać z nich podczas pisania własnych aplikacji. W książce między innymi: praca w Pythonie z edytorem PyCharm, bibliotekami Pygame i PyOpenGL różne polecenia rysowania z różnych graficznych API najważniejsze zagadnienia trygonometrii w odniesieniu do środowisk 3D wektory i matryce w przenoszeniu, ustawianiu kierunku i skalowaniu obiektów 3D renderowanie obiektów 3D z teksturami, kolorami, cieniami i oświetleniem przekształcanie wierzchołków w celu przyspieszenia renderowania opartego na GPU Matematyka: najlepszy sprzymierzeniec programisty i grafika!