CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
Hi guys. I plan to order a game programming book and am wondering what you would suggest before I go search amazon. I'm looking for a book that covers AI, 3D, or the philosophy/theory. I'd prefer that it not focus on one operating system, and I don't want one about DirectX. Thanks in advance. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
Sorry, I don't have any suggestions on specific books. I'd recommend checking out your local library. I just took out several game books from the library, although none of them are specifically on 3D. One book (Game Programming All-in-one) covers Allegro and maybe some basics of 3D. I was also at Borders on Friday and flipped through several of the books. It's difficult to tell which one is a good book. I'd recommend going to Borders, Barnes & Noble, or whatever. These books are not cheap, so you want to be sure you got something you will find beneficial. |
InsanePoet Member Posts: 638 From: Vermont, USA Registered: 03-12-2003 |
Ah, it looks like CPUfreak is expanding his repertoire. *thumbs up* ------------------ |
jestermax Member Posts: 1064 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: 06-21-2006 |
wow, that's actually pretty good timing. I've been looking for some good books for gaming  . I've been looking at Basic Drawing for Games and Beginning Illustration and Storyboarding for Games, but also the 3D Games All in One books (3DGAIO and Advanced 3DGAIO) but i haven't decided what i want to get. I'm realizing that i don't have the budget i thought i did (going back to school and moving in the fall) ------------------ |
dartsman Member Posts: 484 From: Queensland, Australia Registered: 03-16-2006 |
your best bet would be to get a couple of books... Sure there are those 'all in one' books, I have one.. but they normally miss some stuff and tell you to read the code on the CD.. They are always broad on the subjects too... 3D Maths Primer for Graphics and Game Development is good for 3D Game Maths Have you thought about subscribing to an online library? When I was at uni we all had to get a Books24x7 account (online library) which was targeted to IT related books (you could buy a different account for other areas too). At least that way you could flip through all the books you'd need ------------------ |
TwoBrothersSoftware Member Posts: 141 From: Janesville, Wi USA` Registered: 08-05-2006 |
quote: I have two of the game programming Gems books number one came out in 2000 I think - so the 3d stuff is a little dated - it has sections on programming techniques, mathematics, AI, polygon techniques, pixel effect (thsi is volume 1) An article on timer driver, message based event handling was fantastic. Valume two has some of the same themes and also has some stuff on sound. Volume two is a little windows based but I have still enjoyed what I have read of it so far. It is written from a C++ perspective - of course lots of source code on the CD |
Briant Member Posts: 742 From: Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada Registered: 01-20-2001 |
CPUFreak, what language and skill level are you looking for? If C++ and beginner-to-intermediate, some books I own and really recommend are "C++ For Game Programmers", "Core Techniques and Algorithms in Game Programming" and any/all of the "Game Programming Gems" series. But there are so many books to choose from that range in usefulness, skill level and topics covered. Browse through amazon.com, and especially read the reviews. Then see if you can find your top picks on ebay.  ------------------ Check out this webhost! Fantastic prices, features and support! |
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jestermax Member Posts: 1064 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: 06-21-2006 |
@dart: i have a books24x7 subscription through ACM and it's a blast. i get to read through books that i'd never think to buy. Only issue is that they're a little dated, but i hear they're redoing their collection this month (agh! in 2 days, i gotta write down the books on my bookshelf before they wipe it!) ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: As long is it's not a BASIC language, I don't care what language. I'm for a beginner-intermediate skill level. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
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jestermax Member Posts: 1064 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: 06-21-2006 |
speaking of books24x7: they just added 100 new books i have some reading to do ------------------ |
