Help
by StarBuck · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 03/07/2007 (2:47 am) · 3 replies
Hi, Folks,
I've decided to write a rythm action game on the PC using torque. When I purchased the engine, I was expecting to get reams of documentation talking me through all the aspects of development, but sadly, that isn't the case (and really - who likes to read documentation on websites!? I'd much sooner be able to print it all out and read it on the sofa!!)
Anyway, even after searching the website for documentation, I can't find anything which actually tells me what I need. I'm gonna list it out below - can anyone point me in the right direction?
1) Need to know how to set up a basic shell in Dev Studio 2005 (VC)
2) Need to know how to do the "Hello World" type junk!
3) Need to know how to import 3D models WITH CODE (Not interested in using the editor)
4) Need some command breakdown of the different libs - where is this?
5) Need to know how to develop away from the Torque Demo program, as this is WAY too complex for a beginner
6) Need to be shown how to develop code with this engine from the ground up, or at least to be able to start from there.
I'm not in the US, so I can't attend any of the seminars, but it's VITAL that I start on the learning curve of this engine asap!
I've ordered the "Under the hood of Torque" book, but it'll be a while before that arrives, and I really wanna get going!!!
Thanks, in advance.
SB.
I've decided to write a rythm action game on the PC using torque. When I purchased the engine, I was expecting to get reams of documentation talking me through all the aspects of development, but sadly, that isn't the case (and really - who likes to read documentation on websites!? I'd much sooner be able to print it all out and read it on the sofa!!)
Anyway, even after searching the website for documentation, I can't find anything which actually tells me what I need. I'm gonna list it out below - can anyone point me in the right direction?
1) Need to know how to set up a basic shell in Dev Studio 2005 (VC)
2) Need to know how to do the "Hello World" type junk!
3) Need to know how to import 3D models WITH CODE (Not interested in using the editor)
4) Need some command breakdown of the different libs - where is this?
5) Need to know how to develop away from the Torque Demo program, as this is WAY too complex for a beginner
6) Need to be shown how to develop code with this engine from the ground up, or at least to be able to start from there.
I'm not in the US, so I can't attend any of the seminars, but it's VITAL that I start on the learning curve of this engine asap!
I've ordered the "Under the hood of Torque" book, but it'll be a while before that arrives, and I really wanna get going!!!
Thanks, in advance.
SB.
#2
03/07/2007 (9:06 am)
What an interesting post for GiD. Your other topic on the same subject has a some good information in it.
#3
10/24/2008 (11:23 am)
The Getting Started PDF is skimpy at best. I need a better PDF to use the engine. As far as I'm concerned the current PDF that comes with Torque is a total waste of my valuable time. What I need is a PDF that better expalins how to do things such as lighting an interior. If some one knows how to light an interior please let me know. Send me an email at dmarx200599@yahoo.com with some easy step-by-step instructions.. 
Torque Owner Joel Davis
I also highly recommend the "Game programmers guide to torque" book for couch-compatible reference. It's a great book.