IDEA: Torque and a book!
by Stede Troisi · in General Discussion · 07/29/2002 (1:24 pm) · 111 replies
I spend at least $50.00 on Andre LaMothe and other game development books that teach very, very little.
Wouldn't it be cool to get a HOW TO PROGRAM GAMES BOOK with Torque (which now comes with a compiler) for $125 or more?
I bet there is someone on this site that could write such a book. Maybe a few of you! And the exposure that Torque and Garage Games would get for a book in Barnes and Nobles that teaches how a REAL game engine is created would be an instant hit in my opinion.
ANYONE AGREE?
Stede
Wouldn't it be cool to get a HOW TO PROGRAM GAMES BOOK with Torque (which now comes with a compiler) for $125 or more?
I bet there is someone on this site that could write such a book. Maybe a few of you! And the exposure that Torque and Garage Games would get for a book in Barnes and Nobles that teaches how a REAL game engine is created would be an instant hit in my opinion.
ANYONE AGREE?
Stede
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#102
I was planning on buying the SDK this week, but when I saw that, I held off till I figured out if that came with the full SDK and license (which I doubt, since the book is only $40).
05/01/2004 (9:56 am)
I read about this on the WWII Online forums (Cerdip plays that too, I guess) and he said it came with the Torque Engine. My question is does it come with the full engine (the indie license version) or does it come with a dumbed-down or demo version?I was planning on buying the SDK this week, but when I saw that, I held off till I figured out if that came with the full SDK and license (which I doubt, since the book is only $40).
#103
Another book I found interesting and uses Realm Wars is "2D ARTWORK AND 3D MODELING FOR GAME ARTST". Both of these books will help you start out with the Torque Engine.
@Joe: Same here about the hardcopy. I only get to read during breaks and lunch at work. After I put my daughters to bed at 9pm do I get to work on my project or test things. I don't have much time at night because my day starts at 3:30 am.
Anyways...both books are a great resource for beginners and a good reference. And yes you will have to pay $100 for the Torque SDK. That is really a small amount compared to other engines. Do the research and you will find out real fast how good of a deal Torque is.
05/01/2004 (10:36 am)
It does not come with the source code of the engine. He talks about it in the book. It still will cost you $100 for the Torque SDK. I highly suggest you get this book as well as Torque SDK. It will help you out alot on getting started with Torque.Another book I found interesting and uses Realm Wars is "2D ARTWORK AND 3D MODELING FOR GAME ARTST". Both of these books will help you start out with the Torque Engine.
@Joe: Same here about the hardcopy. I only get to read during breaks and lunch at work. After I put my daughters to bed at 9pm do I get to work on my project or test things. I don't have much time at night because my day starts at 3:30 am.
Anyways...both books are a great resource for beginners and a good reference. And yes you will have to pay $100 for the Torque SDK. That is really a small amount compared to other engines. Do the research and you will find out real fast how good of a deal Torque is.
#104
05/01/2004 (6:48 pm)
Bought it. WOW. This this worth every penny! 
#105
Definitely worth the $35, especially if you're new to Torque.
05/01/2004 (7:46 pm)
Mine arrived today, and although I've only read the first two chapters, it seems like an excellent buy. My Torque scripting is coming along well, so a lot of this book is redundant, but it goes into some detail about things I didn't know. Definitely worth the $35, especially if you're new to Torque.
#106
3D Programming All in One, Chapter 3, Page 106:
the object's instance ID is 1359 for the pyramid...
In step 8 and 9 it says to type 1353(ID for sky)which is not the pyramid. Needs to be changed to 1359 and it will move the pyramid fine.
Chapter 3, Page 109:
"10. Type the following into the console:
MoveShape(%tt,50);"
in the console you will get an unable.... error
should be...
"10. Type the following into the console:
MoveShape($tt,50);"
then it moves the heart the right way
05/02/2004 (6:54 am)
@Ken: I didn't know where to send this... 3D Programming All in One, Chapter 3, Page 106:
the object's instance ID is 1359 for the pyramid...
In step 8 and 9 it says to type 1353(ID for sky)which is not the pyramid. Needs to be changed to 1359 and it will move the pyramid fine.
Chapter 3, Page 109:
"10. Type the following into the console:
MoveShape(%tt,50);"
in the console you will get an unable.... error
should be...
"10. Type the following into the console:
MoveShape($tt,50);"
then it moves the heart the right way
#109
Conclusion: It friggin rocks. Great job Ken. :)
05/03/2004 (12:21 am)
I read through this book for about 3 hours tonight. Conclusion: It friggin rocks. Great job Ken. :)
#111
GG has kindly provided a dedicated forum for the book.
Please continue your discussion, reports, etc over
there. Thanks.
Click Here
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06/26/2004 (11:28 am)
*******************************************************************************************GG has kindly provided a dedicated forum for the book.
Please continue your discussion, reports, etc over
there. Thanks.
Click Here
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Torque Owner Joe Bird
A1Books
I prefer hoardcopies to online documentation. I hope the Torque Docs advertised on the Torque page comes out soon as well.