Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook

Over 80 practical recipes and hidden gems for getting the most out of the Torque 3D game engine

Key Features

• Clear step-by-step instruction and practical examples to advance your understanding of Torque 3D and all of its sub-systems
• Explore essential topics such as graphics, sound, networking and user input
• Helpful tips and techniques to increase the potential of your Torque 3D games

Book Description

What you will learn

• Game data manipulation and event scheduling using TorqueScript
• Work with and display Torque 3D s built-in metrics to expose your game s performance characteristics
• Improve your game s frame rate through proper zone and portal set up
• Learn hidden TorqueScript secrets to ease game development
• Set up standard RPG mouse controls and object manipulation
• Learn to create a drag-and-drop inventory front end
• Go beyond the standard FPS weapon set-up to make each weapon unique
• Refine the look of your game using various object animation capabilities and damage states
• Work with multiplayer servers and pass game specific data to and from the client
• Have your game communicate with various third party online services

Who this book is for

The book is written for professional and indie game developers that have basic knowledge of TorqueScript, are acquainted with Torque 3D's built-in tools, and wish to take their skills to the next level. Having gone through the comprehensive Torque 3D 1.2 FPS game tutorial on the GarageGames website (or its equivalent) is assumed.