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Lem Apperson, Jonathan Weinberger
As developers tackle the growing complexity of creating immersive, high-performance games, the need for robust and efficient scripting continues to increase. Written by a game developer and Unity/C# expert known for his Apple App Store titles and extensive certifications, this book will help both new and seasoned developers overcome this challenge by helping you build a solid foundation in C# scripting within Unity and navigate the increasing demands of real-time game development.You’ll explore Unity-specific strategies for creating engaging user interfaces, vital in today's dynamic gaming landscape. The chapters walk you through Unity-specific classes and methods, empowering you to create diverse gaming experiences in both 3D and 2D environments. You’ll also manage complex developmental aspects, including AI, multiplayer setups, and VR integration, which are becoming increasingly relevant in the evolving gaming industry. The book serves as an invaluable resource for troubleshooting, offering techniques for debugging C# scripts and optimizing game performance—essential for crafting smooth and immersive gaming experiences.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to create both simple and complex games in Unity, opening doors to careers in game development and interactive media design.
Unity 6. Kurs video. Tworzenie gry tower defense
Bartłomiej Kobylski
Obierz kurs na... nowy wymiar Unity Unity 6 to najnowsza odsłona silnika Unity do tworzenia gier 2D i 3D, która jeszcze bardziej upraszcza i przyspiesza proces tworzenia własnych produkcji. Nowa wersja znacząco zwiększa wydajność dużych projektów i ułatwia optymalizację gry. Dzięki nowemu renderowi SRP możliwe jest tworzenie fotorealistycznej grafiki i zaawansowanych efektów świetlnych nawet w grach mobilnych. Unity 6 oferuje również usprawnione narzędzia do tworzenia interfejsu (UI Toolkit), co pozwala szybciej budować intuicyjne HUD-y i panele sterujące. Z kolei wbudowane narzędzia do tworzenia sztucznej inteligencji stały się bardziej przystępne dla początkujących, co czyni Unity 6 idealnym środowiskiem do nauki - na przykład poprzez realizację projektu typu tower defense. Tworzenie gier to dziś nie tylko świetna zabawa, ale też sposób na rozwój pasji, naukę logicznego myślenia i zdobycie praktycznych umiejętności. Co więcej, to realna szansa na zbudowanie portfolio, które może otworzyć drzwi do pracy w branży gamedevu. Gry niezależne (indie) zyskują coraz większą popularność, a dobry pomysł często ma większą wartość niż duży budżet. Produkcje takie jak Crossy Road czy Hearthstone udowadniają, że prostota i kreatywność potrafią przynieść globalny sukces. Właśnie dlatego znajomość Unity 6 to dziś jedna z najbardziej praktycznych i przyszłościowych umiejętności w świecie twórców gier. Unity 6. Kurs video. Tworzenie gry tower defense to ponad 7 godzin nauki, podczas której stworzysz kompletną grę - od pierwszego obiektu aż po ekran końcowy. Zbudujesz własną mapę gry i zaprogramujesz przeciwników wraz z systemem ich pojawiania się. Zaprojektujesz różne typy wieżyczek, w tym ich działanie, efekty (slow, stun, eksplozje), a także logikę ataku. Zbudujesz interfejs gracza - HUD, licznik życia, system waluty i sklep. Utworzysz również menu główne, ekran ładowania i ekran przegranej. Zaimplementujesz trudniejszych przeciwników, takich jak bossowie, magowie ognia czy wrogowie typu matrioszka. Opanujesz podstawy debugowania i optymalizacji, by gra działała płynnie i bez błędów. Dodasz animacje, efekty wizualne i elementy poprawiające jakość rozgrywki. Na koniec będziesz dysponować gotowym projektem gry i praktycznymi umiejętnościami, które wykorzystasz w portfolio lub w dalszej pracy nad własnymi pomysłami. Zbudujmy wspólnie grę, która nie tylko zadziała, ale też pokaże Ci, że tworzenie gier to świetna zabawa i realna droga zawodowa.
John P. Doran
Shaders enable game developers to craft visually stunning experiences, but their complexity and mathematical and technical challenges make it hard to achieve the desired level of realism. Written by a top-selling author with extensive hands-on expertise in game development, this latest edition is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of shaders within this evolving landscape.Through meticulously curated recipes, this book takes a practical approach to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your game visuals to unmatched sophistication. In this updated edition, you’ll gain invaluable insights into leveraging Unity’s latest tools, including Unity Muse for advanced AI-powered texture creation. From fully grasping Shader Graph to harnessing the power of vectors and textures, this Unity cookbook covers all the aspects of shader development without the need for elaborate mathematical calculations. You'll also discover practical techniques for achieving stunning visual effects with ease when creating 2D or 3D elements.
Thomas Finnegan, Thomas James Finnegan
Powerful and continuing to grow, the mobile market has never been bigger and more demanding of great games. Android continues to prove itself as a strong contender in this challenging market. With Unity 3D, great games can be made for Android quickly and easily. With its great deployment system, the Android platform is now only one click away.Unity Android Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide dives straight into making real, fully-functional games, with hands-on examples and step-by-step instructions to give you a firm grounding in Unity 3D and Android. Everything necessary for creating a complete gaming experience is covered and detailed throughout the course of this book.Using clear and practical examples that progressively build upon each other, this book guides you through the process of creating games in Unity for Android.Start by learning about all the great features that Unity and Android have to offer. Next, create a Tic-Tac-Toe game while learning all about interfaces. After that, learn about meshes, materials, and animations with the creation of a tank battle game. You will then learn how to expand your game's environment with the addition of shadows and a skybox. Adding on this, you will also learn how to expand the tank battle by creating enemies and using path finding to chase the player. Next, explore touch and tilt controls with the creation of a space fighter game. Then, learn about physics while recreating the most popular mobile game on the market. You will then expand the space fighter game with the addition of all the special effects that make a game great. Finally, complete your experience by learning the optimization techniques required to keep your games running smoothly.While Unity is available for both Mac and Windows, the book is presented working from a Windows environment. Programming in Unity is possible in C#, JavaScript, and Boo. This book will be working in C# and the final projects will be provided in C# and JavaScript.From nothing to a fully-featured mobile game, Unity Android Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide takes you through everything it takes to create your next game for the Android platform.
Dr. Davide Aversa
Developing artificial intelligence (AI) for game characters in Unity has never been easier. Unity provides game and app developers with a variety of tools to implement AI, from basic techniques to cutting-edge machine learning-powered agents. Leveraging these tools via Unity's API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating game worlds and characters.The updated fifth edition of Unity Artificial Intelligence Programming starts by breaking down AI into simple concepts. Using a variety of examples, the book then takes those concepts and walks you through actual implementations designed to highlight key concepts and features related to game AI in Unity. As you progress, you’ll learn how to implement a finite state machine (FSM) to determine how your AI behaves, apply probability and randomness to make games less predictable, and implement a basic sensory system. Later, you’ll understand how to set up a game map with a navigation mesh, incorporate movement through techniques such as A* pathfinding, and provide characters with decision-making abilities using behavior trees.By the end of this Unity book, you’ll have the skills you need to bring together all the concepts and practical lessons you’ve learned to build an impressive vehicle battle game.
Dr. Davide Aversa, Aung Sithu Kyaw, Clifford...
Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for game characters in Unity 2018 has never been easier. Unity provides game and app developers with a variety of tools to implement AI, from the basic techniques to cutting-edge machine learning-powered agents. Leveraging these tools via Unity's API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating your game's worlds and characters.This fourth edition with Unity will help you break down AI into simple concepts to give you a fundamental understanding of the topic to build upon. Using a variety of examples, the book then takes those concepts and walks you through actual implementations designed to highlight key concepts and features related to game AI in Unity.Further on, you'll learn how to distinguish the state machine pattern and implement one of your own. This is followed by learning how to implement a basic sensory system for your AI agent and coupling it with a Finite State Machine (FSM).Next, you'll learn how to use Unity's built-in NavMesh feature and implement your own A* pathfinding system. You'll then learn how to implement simple ?ocks and crowd dynamics, which are key AI concepts in Unity. Moving on, you'll learn how to implement a behavior tree through a game-focused example. Lastly, you'll apply all the concepts in the book to build a popular game.