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Sams Teach Yourself Game Programming in 24 Hours

Name: Sams Teach Yourself Game Programming in 24 Hours
Author: Michael Morrison
ISBN: 9780672324611

by Michael Morrison

December 2002

Beginner

512 pages

11h 48m

English

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Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Introduction
How This Book Is Structured
What You’ll Need
I. Getting Started
1. Learning the Basics of Game Creation
Getting to Know Video GamesWhy Video Games?Types of Video GamesGame Design EssentialsComing Up with the Basic IdeaPutting Together the StorylineVisualizing the GraphicsDeveloping an Ear for the SoundDictating Game Play with the ControlsDeciding on the Play ModesObject-Oriented Programming and GamesUnderstanding OOPApplying OOP to GamesExploring the Tools of the TradeCompilerGraphics ToolsSound and Music ToolsSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises

2. A Windows Game Programming Primer
Windows Programming EssentialsEvent-Driven ProgrammingCommunicating with MessagesUnderstanding Device IndependenceStoring Program Information as ResourcesDealing with Strange Data TypesUnconventional Coding ConventionsPeeking Inside a Windows ProgramWhere It All BeginsThe Window ClassCreating a WindowHandling MessagesThe Window ProcedureWorking with ResourcesBuilding the Skeleton Example ProgramWriting the Program CodeAssembling the ResourcesTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
3. Creating an Engine for Games
What Is a Game Engine?Pondering the Role of a Game EngineBreaking a Game Down into EventsEstablishing the Timing for GamesDeveloping a Game EngineThe Game Event FunctionsThe GameEngine ClassBuilding the Game Skeleton Example ProgramWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
4. Learning to Draw Basic Graphics
Graphics EssentialsThe Graphics Coordinate SystemThe Basics of ColorExamining Graphics in WindowsWorking with Device ContextsWriting with PensPainting with BrushesDrawing Images with BitmapsManaging Color with PalettesPainting WindowsPainting TextPainting Primitive GraphicsLinesRectanglesEllipsesPolygonsWorking with Pens and BrushesCreating PensCreating BrushesSelecting Pens and BrushesBuilding the Trippy Example ProgramWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
5. Drawing Graphical Images
The Basics of Bitmap ImagesPeeking Inside a BitmapDeveloping a Bitmap ClassHow It Will WorkPutting the Code TogetherThe Class DefinitionThe Constructors and DestructorThree Ways to Create a BitmapDrawing the BitmapBuilding the Slideshow Example ProgramWriting the Program CodeAssembling the ResourcesTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
II. Interacting with Game Players
6. Controlling Games with the Keyboard and Mouse
Gaming and User InputTaking a Look at User Input DevicesThe KeyboardThe MouseJoysticksAssessing Keyboard Input for GamesTracking the MouseRevamping the Game Engine for InputAdding Keyboard SupportAdding Mouse SupportSprucing Up the Bitmap ClassBuilding the UFO Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
7. Improving Input with Joysticks
Joystick BasicsCalibrating JoysticksTracking Joystick MovementsRevamping the Game Engine for JoysticksAccessing Win32 Multimedia FeaturesDeveloping the Joystick CodeBuilding the UFO 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
8. Example Game: Brainiac
How Does the Game Play?Designing the GameBuilding the GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the GameSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
III. Animating Games with Sprites
9. A Crash Course in Game Animation
What Is Animation?Animation and Frame RateMaking the Move to Computer Animation2D Versus 3D AnimationTypes of 2D AnimationFrame-Based AnimationCast-Based AnimationSeeing Through Objects with TransparencyAdding Depth with Z-OrderDetecting Collisions Between ObjectsApplying Animation in GamesSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
10. Making Things Move with Sprites
Evaluating the Role of Sprites in GamesDesigning an All-Purpose SpriteCreating the Sprite ClassCreating and Destroying the SpriteUpdating the SpriteDrawing the SpriteBuilding the Fore Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
11. Managing a World of Sprites
Assessing the Need for Sprite ManagementDesigning a Sprite ManagerAdding the Sprite Manager to the Game EngineImproving the Sprite ClassEnhancing the Game EngineEliminating Flicker with Double BufferingBuilding the Fore 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
12. Example Game: Henway
How Does the Game Play?Designing the GameBuilding the GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the GameSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
IV. Making Noise with Sound and Music
13. Getting Acquainted with Digital Sound and Music
Understanding Digital SoundGetting to Know Windows WavesFeeling the Music with MIDIExploring Sound ToolsSound ForgeCool EditCreating and Editing SoundsFinding Sounds and MusicSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
14. Playing Wave Sounds
Accessing Wave SoundsPlaying Wave SoundsPlaying a Wave from a FilePlaying a Wave from a ResourceLooping a Wave SoundStopping a Wave SoundBuilding the Brainiac 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeAssembling the ResourcesTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
15. Playing MIDI Music
Understanding the Windows Media Control InterfaceUsing the MCI to Play MIDI MusicOpening the MIDI DevicePlaying a MIDI SongPausing a MIDI SongClosing the MIDI DeviceAdding MIDI Music Support to the Game EngineBuilding the Henway 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
16. Example Game: Battle Office
How Does the Game Play?Designing the GameBuilding the GameWriting the Program CodeTesting the GameSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
V. Taking Animation to the Next Level
17. Animating the Appearance of Sprites
Frame Animation RevisitedDesigning an Animated SpriteAdding Animated Sprite Support to the Game EngineDrawing Only Part of a BitmapAnimating the Sprite ClassBuilding the Battle Office 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
18. Creating Backgrounds for Your Sprites
Assessing the Significance of Game BackgroundsUnderstanding the Types of Game BackgroundsSolid BackgroundsImage BackgroundsAnimated BackgroundsScrolling BackgroundsAdding Background Support to the Game EngineCreating a Basic Background ClassCreating an Animated Background ClassBuilding the Roids Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
19. Example Game: Meteor Defense
How Does the Game Play?Designing the GameEnhancing Sprites in the Game EngineBuilding the GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the GameSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
VI. Adding Brains to Your Games
20. Teaching Games to Think
Understanding Artificial IntelligenceExploring Types of Game AIRoaming AIChasingEvadingPatterned RoamingBehavioral AIStrategic AIDeveloping an AI StrategyBuilding the Roids 2 Program ExampleWriting the Program CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
21. Example Game: Space Out
How Does the Game Play?Designing the GameAdding One Last Sprite Feature to the Game EngineBuilding the GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the GameSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
VII. Spicing up Your Games
22. Adding Pizzazz to Your Game with a Splash Screen
The Importance of a Splash ScreenLooking Behind a Splash ScreenBuilding the Space Out 2 GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
23. Showing Off Your Game with Demo Mode
What Is Demo Mode?The Nuts and Bolts of Demo ModeBuilding the Space Out 3 GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
24. Keeping Track of High Scores
The Significance of Keeping ScoreModeling High Score DataStoring and Retrieving High Score DataBuilding the Space Out 4 GameWriting the Game CodeTesting the Finished ProductSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizExercises
VIII. Appendixes
A. Quiz Answers
Hour 1, “Learning the Basics of Game Creation”Hour 2, “A Windows Game Programming Primer”Hour 3, “Creating an Engine for Games”Hour 4, “Learning to Draw Basic Graphics”Hour 5, “Drawing Graphical Images”Hour 6, “Controlling Games with the Keyboard and Mouse”Hour 7, “Improving Input with Joysticks”Hour 8, “Example Game: Brainiac”Hour 9, “A Crash Course in Game Animation”Hour 10, “Making Things Move with Sprites”Hour 11, “Managing a World of Sprites”Hour 12, “Example Game: Henway”Hour 13, “Getting Acquainted with Digital Sound and Music”Hour 14, “Playing Wave Sounds”Hour 15, “Playing MIDI Music”Hour 16, “Example Game: Battle Office”Hour 17, “Animating the Appearance of Sprites”Hour 18, “Creating Backgrounds for Your Sprites”Hour 19, “Example Game: Meteor Defense”Hour 20, “Teaching Games to Think”Hour 21, “Example Game: Space Out”Hour 22, “Adding Pizzazz to Your Game with a Splash Screen”Hour 23, “Showing Off Your Game with Demo Mode”Hour 24, “Keeping Track of High Scores”
B. Selecting a Game Development Tool
Microsoft Visual C++Borland C++BuilderBloodshed Dev-C++DJGPP

Overview

Sams Teach Yourself Game Programming in 24 Hours demystifies game programming by providing clear, practical lessons using C/C++, the industry standard in game programming. The book focuses on the Windows API to construct games for the Windows platform and discusses game theory, including double-buffered graphics, sprite animation, and digitized sound effects and music. A fully functional game engine provides readers with the ability to create their own future games.

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