Preface

Developing 3D games is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of computer science. And like most areas of computing, it is constantly evolving. Although creating a game is a very attractive concept to an aspiring developer, it is often very difficult to learn the intricacies of C/C++ or the advanced techniques required specifically for game development and overcome the difficulties associated with putting all these items into a complete 3D project. In addition to the programming, 3D games have many other areas that need to be addressed, including 2D graphics, 3D modeling, music, and sound effects.

With all these requirements, a would-be game developer is often overwhelmed, and that’s where this book comes in. By introducing a series of tools that were designed to be used with absolutely no programming, the developer can then focus his attention on putting a game together instead of the programming. This turns the normally technical concept of game development into a more artistic process and, in doing so, makes game development available to anyone.