Going to War: Creating Computer War Games 1st Edition

by Jason Darby (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1598635669

ISBN-10: 1598635662

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Do you want to learn how to create computer war games, but don't know how to get started or don't have any experience with game programming? "Going to War: Creating Computer War Games" shows you how to use the drag-and-drop game engine, Multimedia Fusion 2, to make your very own computer war games to play and share. After an introduction to the Multimedia Fusion 2 interface and the basics of how to use it, you'll get started on the game that you'll create throughout the course of the book. You'll begin by making your game map, using a system of hexagon tiles to create the terrain and the different units you want to include in your game such as soldiers and tanks. Then you'll learn how to set rules for player movement, different types of terrain, and combat. You'll even find more advanced techniques such as how to implement officers, fortifications, and even a simple monetary system in your games. The book even discusses how to track and find bugs in your games and how to create an editor that allows you to easily apply data you've already created to new games. Everything you need to build your own war games is included with the book, and by the time you've worked your way through it you'll have designed your very own working and playable war game.

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About the Author

Jason Darby is a game designer for one of Europe's leading game developers and publishers, working on a leading AAA game title for the PS3 and Xbox platforms. Jason is the author of a number of game-creation books, including Make Amazing Games in Minutes; Power User's Guide to Windows Development; Awesome Game Creation, Third Edition; Game Creation for Teens; Going to War: Creating Computer War Games; Picture Yourself Creating Video Games; and Wizards and Warriors: Massively Multiplayer Online Game Creation, all published by Cengage Learning. Jason has also had a number of articles published in the UK press, including in Retro Gamer and PC Format, both leading magazines in their field.

Product details

Publisher : Cengage Learning PTR; 1st edition (March 12, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 1598635662
ISBN-13 : 978-1598635669
Item Weight : 2.16 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,426,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Drew_Dee

Unorganized at times leaving me feel lost and requires included CD for MF files to complete tutorial

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020

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If you dont have the CD that comes with the book, makes it nearly impossible to follow the book. Book starts out at beginners pace. then all a sudden it shifts gear for you to download files from the CD since those files have parameters on the textures where you are left to figure out where they are. I don't mind drawing and creating my own textures but the book fails to tell you some key components like make sure this object has this alterable variable and such. I feel like during editing, major portions were dropped.

The positives is the author includes many tips that I find helpful. You learn some best practices and gives you ideas at how to think logically with the software's shortcomings.

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Golly

This Is A Big Time Rip Off!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2017

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I work very hard for my money. So, when I purchased this book I expected to get what I paid for and help when I needed it. It never happened. There software that comes with the book fails to work in later lessons. It has a horrendous error in that the unit name never changes after one programs an end turn button and no instructions how to fix this. I tried contacting Cengage for support, they referred me to Clickteam that makes the software, who then referred me to the author, Jason Darby who cannot be found. Thus, I am stuck in Chapter 4 and cannot get any reasonable help with my issues. I even tried to go on Clickteam's forum and it doesn't let me post their even after registering. I feel ripped off and cheated.

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M. David Johnson

No CD-ROM

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016

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This e-book is just a plain copy of the original hard copy book. The hard copy book included a CD-ROM and the book makes EXTENSIVE reference to that CD-ROM throughout. Of course, there is no such CD-ROM included with the e-book.

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Gerson V. Monteiro Jr.

Very good!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014

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It's almost perfect! Did not know there was a CD...
I just want to receive more information about Multimedia Fuson 2. Thanks1

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Sandro Massarani

Very good and detailed book. A source of knowledge.

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013

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This is one of the best books about game design that I ever read. The book is made for use with the software creator Multimedia Fusion 2, but the logical steps of the creation of a war game can be applied in any language. It must be read from the start to finish, step by step. The CD included is very good with many examples and graphics.

If you like board style war games and turn based strategy games, it's a must buy.

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Greg

Good book. Highly recommend

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015

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Good book. Highly recommend.

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John T Taylor

Avoid the Kindle version

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2011

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There is no way to get the CD-ROM contents electronically! Hard to believe, but true nonetheless. I called the publisher and was told to buy the hardcopy. I'm hoping I can return mine.

Enjoyed the book - but I'd like to work on the project...

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Michael Rugenus

Going to War

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2009

I've been using Multimedia Fusion for a few years now and one thing I always wanted to do was make my own war game. I used to love playing war board games when I was younger. But when making a war game there is so much to consider. How to create maps, troop movement, enemy AI, combat and the list goes on. This book covers all of that and so much more.
Jason Darby's book begins with a brief history of war gaming and then a tutorial on using Multimedia Fusion (the demo version is included). Then starting with map creation he takes you step by step through the process of creating a war game. All the files you need are included on the accompanying cd. Jason also covers such topics as terrain and weather effects, morale and using money. At over 400 pages this book contains a wealth of information
Going to War can be used to make all types of war games from ancient warfare to science fiction without the need of learning a programming language like C++. If this is something your interested in then do yourself a favor and buy this book. I'm glad I did.

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Maurice Stoves

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2015

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good book for making game on the pc

ハラダ

役に立ちました。

Reviewed in Japan on November 9, 2012

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Multimedia Fusion 2 Developerを購入したので、使い方の勉強のために本書を購入しました。
洋書ということで、全て英語で書かれています。
英語を読むことに覚えのある人なら難なく読み進めることができるでしょうが、
私の場合は辞書を片手にしなければ読めませんでした。

内容についてですが、Multimedia Fusion 2 Developerで
戦略ゲームを作るために必要なことが詳しく書いてあり、不備はありません。
購入して損はないと思います。

難点はペーパーバックであるため、手荒に扱えばすぐに傷が付いてしまうことです。

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