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Learn SpriteBuilder for iOS Game Development

Name: Learn SpriteBuilder for iOS Game Development
Author: Steffen Itterheim
ISBN: 9781484202623

by Steffen Itterheim

November 2014

Beginner

456 pages

12h 29m

English

Apress

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Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Dedication
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part I: Introducing SpriteBuilder and cocos2D-iphone version 3
Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in This Book?Who Is This Book for?RequirementsAbout SpriteBuilderWhy Use SpriteBuilder?About Cocos2DAbout ApportableAbout Program VersionsAbout Xcode VersionsAbout the Example ProjectsExample Projects Mapped to ChaptersAbout Deployment TargetsTable of ContentsChapter 1—IntroductionChapter 2—Laying the GroundworkChapter 3—Controlling and ScrollingChapter 4—Physics and CollisionsChapter 5—Timelines and TriggersChapter 6—Menus and PopoversChapter 7—MainScene and GameStateChapter 8—Selecting and Unlocking LevelsChapter 9—Physics JointsChapter 10—Soft-Body PhysicsChapter 11—Audio and LabelsChapter 12—Visual Effects and AnimationsChapter 13—Porting to AndroidChapter 14—Debugging and Best PracticesBefore You Get Started
Chapter 2: Laying the Groundwork
Creating a SpriteBuilder ProjectThe SpriteBuilder Project’s Xcode ProjectFirst Scene, First CodeCreating the GameSceneReviewing the Node LibraryCreating a ButtonChanging the Scene on Button TapCreating a Level Sub File NodeAdding the Player SpriteSummary
Chapter 3: Controlling and Scrolling
Touch and Go: Moving the PlayerFinding the Player Node by Its NameAssigning the Level-Node ivarMoving the Player with CCActionMoveToScrolling the LevelScheduling UpdatesMoving the Level Node in the Opposite DirectionParallax ScrollingAdding a Background CCBAdding the main Background SpriteWorking with ImagesAdding Additional Background LayersAdding SpriteSheets for Background GraphicsDesigning the Background LayersPrepare to Parallax in 3, 2, 1...Summary
Chapter 4: Physics & Collisions
Player PhysicsEnabling Physics for the Player SpriteMove and Rotate Actions Conflict with PhysicsMoving the Player Through PhysicsExpose Design Values as Custom PropertiesConstructing the Level PhysicsChanging GravityInterlude: Dealing with Lost BodiesCreating Static Level BordersInterlude: Physics Debug DrawingCollision Callback MethodsImplementing the Collision Delegate ProtocolCollision Types and Callback Parameter NamesIgnoring Collisions with Categories and MasksLetting the Player LeaveCreating an Exit NodeImplementing the Exit Collision CallbackSummary
Chapter 5: Timelines & Triggers
What Are Timelines and Keyframes?Using the Timeline EditorAdding KeyframesKeyframe Animations for Physics NodesAdding the Gear and SawAnimating the Gear and SawAdding Gears and Saws to the LevelHow Not to Autoplay AnimationsEditing Timelines to Uncheck AutoplayPlaying Animations ProgrammaticallyAnimation Playback Completion CallbackTriggering Animations on CollisionAdding Trigger Targets to the LevelCreating a Trigger CCBAdding Triggers to the LevelCreating the Trigger ClassProgramming the Trigger ClassSummary
Chapter 6: Menus & Popovers
Static In-game MenusAdding Menu GraphicsAdding a Static Game Menu LayerProgramming the GameMenuLayerImplementing and Confirming Code ConnectionsAssigning a GameScene Reference to GameMenuLayerShowing and Removing Popover MenusPausing the GameCreating the Pause Menu PopoverChanging Scenes with SceneManagerAdding a Callbacks KeyframeAnimating the Pause Menu on ResumeInterlude: Pausing the Game When It Enters the BackgroundKilling the PlayerCreating a “Game Over” PopoverShowing the “Game Over” PopoverInterlude: Fixing the Initial Scroll PositionSummary
Part II: Getting Down to Business with SpriteBuilder
Chapter 7: Main Scene and Game State
Main Scene BackgroundDesigning the Background ImagesDesigning the Background CCBAnimating the BackgroundLaunching with the MenuMain Scene Logo and ButtonsDesigning Logo and ButtonsAnimating Logo and ButtonsAdding the Buttons to MainSceneSettings MenuDesigning the Settings Menu with Box LayoutChanging the Slider VisualsConnecting the SlidersDismissing the Settings PopoverPersisting Game StatesSummary
Chapter 8: Selecting and Unlocking Levels
Adding the Content NodeAdding the Scroll View NodeShowing the Scroll View PopoverDesigning the Scroll View Content NodeUnlocking LevelsHighlighting Level ButtonsClosing the Level-Selection PopoverLoading LevelsAdding a Dummy LevelWinning LevelsAdding More LevelsCounting Level FilesShowing the Correct Level-Selection PageImplementing Scroll View Delegate MethodsSummary
Chapter 9: Physics Joints
What Are Joints?Types of JointsCreating a ChainSetting Up the Chain SpritesAdding Pivot Joints to the ChainEditing Common Joint PropertiesEditing Pivot-Joint PropertiesConnecting the Chain ElementsCreating a RopeTurning the Chain into a RopeAdding Ropes and Chains to the LevelFixing Chain and Rope CollisionsMinimizing the Risk of Physics Bodies “Exploding”Defining the Collision CategoriesEditing Collision Categories and MasksVariations of Collision BehaviorCreating a SpringboardAll the Same: Springs, Slings, and BowsDesigning the SpringboardAdding Joints to the SpringboardTesting the Springboard for the First TimeBlocking the Spring’s MovementAdding a Spring LockReleasing the Spring LockBreaking Joints and MotorsBreaking Force ExampleMotor ExampleSummary
Chapter 10: Soft-Body Physics
Rigid Bodies vs. Soft BodiesConfiguring the Soft-Body PlayerCreating the New Player CCBAdding Center and Circumference BodiesFinding Points on the Circumference of a CirclePositioning Nodes on the Circle’s CircumferenceMoving and Drawing the Soft-Body PlayerMoving the Soft-Body PlayerSetting Up Vertices and Texture CoordinatesDrawing the Texture with CCRendererPlaying Me Softly. . .Connecting the Circumference BodiesIncreasing the Player’s BouncinessConnecting the Center NodeImproving the Soft-Body PlayerImproving Texture RenderingSummary
Part III: Now You’re a SpriteBuilder Pro!
Chapter 11: Audio and Labels
Introducing ObjectALUsing Audio Files in SpriteBuilderImporting Audio into SpriteBuilderPlaying Sound Effects via the TimelineProgramming Audio PlaybackPlaying Long/Streaming AudioPlaying Sound EffectsNot Playing Sound Effects for a Short WhileAdjusting Audio VolumesWorking with LabelsImporting a Custom TrueType FontEditing Label PropertiesAdding a Credits StringLocalizing the Credits LabelLocalization ConsiderationsTrueType vs. Bitmap FontsCreating and Importing a Bitmap FontUsing the Bitmap FontSummary
Chapter 12: Visual Effects and Animations
Sprite Frame AnimationsCreating a Sprite Frame AnimationAdding Sprite Frame Animations to SoftBodyDrawNodeComparing Sprite FramesParticle EffectsLimitations of Particle EffectsEditing Particle System ParametersShader EffectsAdding an Effect NodeAvailable EffectsShader-Effects Best PracticesSummary
Chapter 13: Porting to Android
How Does Android Support Work?SpriteBuilder Android DocumentationInstalling Android Xcode PluginsAndroid Development PrerequisitesInstalling Android SDK Is OptionalAn Android Device Is MandatoryConnecting an Android Device via USBEnabling Developer OptionsEnabling USB DebuggingEnabling Stay AwakeEnabling OpenGL Stack TraceConfirming Deployment to AndroidCreating a New SpriteBuilder ProjectSelecting Scheme and Target PlatformBuild, Run, Transfer, LaunchTroubleshootingAnatomy of a SpriteBuilder AppConverting Bouncy BeastFixing Compiler ErrorsFixing Launch ProblemsFixing Layout IssuesIsolating IssuesWhen to Port to AndroidPorting After Publishing on iOSCross-Platform from the StartSummary
Chapter 14: Debugging & Best Practices
Logging Messages and VariablesAdding an Exception Breakpoint (Xcode 5)Asserting AssumptionsAdding BreakpointsAnalyzing Your CodeCocos2D Framerate StatsWalking the Scene GraphDebugging AdviceFrequently Encountered IssuesNil ReferencesAnimation Playback IssuesAudio Playback IssuesSubclassing CCSprite for Sprite CCB ClassesCan’t Edit the Custom Class FieldCan’t Add Custom Properties to a NodePhysics Collisions Are Not Working as ExpectedA Node Is Not DeallocatingSummary
Index

Overview

SpriteBuilder is the fun and versatile game development environment that is a natural successor to Cocos2D, Cocos3D, and Chipmunk2D. In Learn SpriteBuilder for iOS Game Development, experienced game developer and author Steffen Itterheim shows you how to get the most out of SpriteBuilder to create a full-featured 2D action game that you can use as a basis for your own games.

You'll learn SpriteBuilder best practices, how to incorporate SpriteBuilder into your game development workflow, and how to use the various features of SpriteBuilder, including game physics, scrolling, menus, and playing audio assets. You'll learn everything from the basics to advanced topics like visual effects, soft-body physics, rendering textured polygons and porting to Android. You'll be using both SpriteBuilder and the latest version of Cocos2D, version 3. If you have a bit of iOS development experience and you want to learn to create imaginative 2D games, Learn SpriteBuilder for iOS Game Development is exactly the book you need.

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