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about math formulas used in games?

by Sean Brady · in General Discussion · 11/21/2011 (10:36 pm) · 4 replies

Do most game programmers use reference for the math formulas used in game development (or learn as they develop) rather than learn them off by heart?

Just curious as I tried to learn off by heart but found practical application is alot more useful in terms of retention...

Thanks in advance.
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Torque 3D Owner Daniel Buckmaster
#1
11/21/2011 (11:10 pm)
What sort of formulas are you referring to? For stuff like trigonometry I always just ask Wikipedia, although I do find sometimes that I've memorised them through repeated use!

Torque Owner Sean Brady
#2
11/22/2011 (5:22 am)
Yeah that sort of stuff. That's grand I am not alone in using a reference like wikipedia to get them. I thought I had to be a formula repository wizz or something. Just unnecessary stress on my part, better to ask than worry.

Thanks for answering so quickly. Much appreciated.

Love the name 'Buckmaster' by the way, reminds of when homer changed his name to Max Power. It has great impact. Gud luk. :)

Employee Michael Perry
GarageGames
#3
11/22/2011 (6:06 am)
Everyone uses a reference from time to time. Sometimes you will not use certain math formulas for a long time and need to dust off the reference.

Torque Owner Sean Brady
#4
11/22/2011 (6:55 am)
Cheers ;)