3D Game Programming With Directx 8.0 (Game Development Series) (Game Development Series)

By Clayton E. Crooks

Using DirectX 8.0, this book and CD-ROM covers every aspect of a game project cycle including developing music, sound effects, 2D and 3D graphics, and the programming of a first person shooter game. Written for beginner to intermediate level programmers and/or designers, this invaluable resource provides models, complete source code, and all the tools needed to create a complete game. The program used throughout is DirectX 8.0, an engine that can be used by Visual Basic developers and still maintain excellent frame rates. The book explores the creation of graphics and provides the skills and software needed to complete a project, so it is a 'must-have' for anyone with the desire to design 2D or 3D games with DirectX 8.0. KEY FEATURES Provides the tools necessary to develop a complete 2D or 3D game, that can be further developed as you work through the book Covers every aspect of a game project, including developing music, sound effects, graphics, and the programming of a first person shooter Includes the complete source code and models on the accompanying CD-ROM This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584500867
• ISBN13: 9781584500865
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Charles River Media
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Not perfect, but good.

While there is a little less programming than I would have liked, the book is pretty good overall. It teaches a great deal about other things such as modelling and graphics. Maybe a different title would be fitting for 2nd edition.

Good Game Development

I normally don't spend time rating books. Getting time to read them is enough of a problem! After reading this over, I decided to list its strong and weak points:Strong:1) It's a good overall guide to game development2) Covers a good range of software3) Uses DirectX 84) Good explanations and you build several programs including a half-life model viewer and 3D shooterWeak:1) Wish there was more information included on modeling2)...

Hope VB.NET Book Is This Good

This is the second Crooks (sorry, that's his name) book that I've gotten. Also purchased a VB book and I see from the description that he is doing a VB.NET book. Looking forward to seeing it.

Good Variety

The first half of this book deals mainly with the software that comes with it. It is a great basis for creating graphics, models, sound, and music for anything you might need them for, although it focuses on games. The second have shines some light on some 2D/3D theory and exemplifies this through source-code included on the CD. I give it 5 stars for thoroughness, clearnesss, conciseness, and diversity.

Would give it a Six if Possible!

This is a great book. It covers everything about development including creating low poly models, music, sfx and then puts it into a final project. You also make a Half-Life model viewer and some other projects as well. I've read several other game programming books that were simply "copies" of the SDK info. This book takes a very good approach and allows a beginner or advanced programmer to benefit from it.This is a must...