When placing 3D objects within a game level sometimes there is a hard, visible transition when two or more objects intersect with each other. An example would be a rock outcrop object and the terrain. We may want to soften this transition between objects for better visual appeal. In this recipe we will add decals to the level to help cover up these seams between objects.
Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook
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Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook
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Overview of this book
Torque 3D is a popular game engine that supports you in every step along the way to making your game a reality. Even with all of the power and tools that Torque 3D provides, finishing a high quality 3D game requires time and knowledge."Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook" is a practical guide that takes you through each of the major steps on the journey to creating your game, while learning a few tricks along the way.The recipes in this book start off with learning some of the finer points about TorqueScript. The book then moves on to each of Torque 3D's subsystems and ends with a variety of game play recipes.The various topics covered include activating level-specific game code and scheduling game events, dragging and dropping items between windows to work with an in-game inventory system, and covering the seams between objects with well placed decals. Some of the advanced topics include writing custom shaders and postFX, using zones to improve rendering performance, and enhancing your game's ambience through sound.Once you are done with Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook you'll be on your way to creating amazing 3D games and gain expert knowledge of Torque 3D.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Free Chapter
TorqueScript: The Only Script You Need to Know
Working with Your Editors
Graphical User Interface
Camera and Mouse Controls
Your Graphics Evolved
Make That Sound Happen
Game Objects
Multiplayer Servers
Importance of Networking
Miscellaneous Gameplay Features
Index
Customer Reviews